2 50 535 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/e921defd9581431c137c2e98b9c70b9a.pdf 1b95cd71d3b020d3987d04510d11ca3b PDF Text Text • Cardinal Lanes gets renovation Friday page 1B June 3, 2005 • Latest bowling results 500 page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • Bikers to help Parkway _ „ SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 page 2B Volume 80, Issue 44 Ashe County High School to graduate 194 tonight by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Tears, cheers and fond farewells will highlight com­ mencement exercises Friday night for the Class of 2005 at Ashe County High School. These 194 young people will say "goodbye" to high school and their childhood and "hel­ lo" to adulthood and their bright futures. Graduation will be held in the ACHS gymnasium to­ night beginning at 8 p.m. The high school brass ensemble will render the "Pomp and Circumstance" processional as faculty, special guests and the senior class enter the gym. A welcome will be offered by senior Kynlon Phillips as she also recognizes members of the Ashe County Board of Education. Senior Katherine Rousseau will perform a vo­ cal rendition of The National Anthem. Senior Amy Furches will introduce the commencement speaker, Miss North Carolina Kirstin Marie Elrod of Cary. Top students I® Photos courtesy of Ashe County High School The two top students of the Class of 2005: Valedictorian Brittany LaMontagne (left) and Salutatorian Jenny Grubb. Photo courtesy of Kirstin Elrod Miss North Carolina, Kirstin Elrod, who will speak at tonight's graduation, is seen here (at left) with North Carolina's First Lady, Mary Easley. The 23-year-old holds a bach­ elor of music degree in opera performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Her ambition is an interna­ tional performance career in musical theater, theater and film. Elrod is the winner of the 2005 Miss North Caro- Una Scholarship Pageant and placed second runner up in the 2005 Miss America Pag­ eant. The Miss America Or­ ganization is the single larg­ est scholastic benefactor for young women in the world, with over $40 million in cash and tuition assistance made available annually to partici­ pants at all levels of competi­ tion. Following Elrod's address, the ACHS chorus chamber singers will perform "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan. Senior Katherine Hanes will explain the honor cords worn by the faculty and graduates, and Principal Bradley McNeill will olfer recognition of hon­ ors and special awards. Those gathered for com­ mencement will then hear an address from Salutatorian Jenny Grubb and Valedicto­ rian Brittany LaMontagne. The highlight of the eve­ ning will be the presentation of diplomas by Principal Mc­ Neill and his assistant prin­ ter Graduation, page 5A Ashe Living Center gets new owners, name by Jim Thompson Editor Photo by Linda Burchette Students at Mountain View Elementary School have enjoyed this past school year a new mural by local artist Jack Young. "Welcome to Letterland" features a vision of letters travel­ ing the land, which is a phonics series used in K-2 in Ashe County schools. The mural is located in the hall just outside the kindergarten classroom of Eddie Byers, pictured along with teacher assistant Jane Miller and their class. Young was assisted in painting the mural by his nephew, Bruce Burgess, a student at the school. Ashe Living Center, one of two nursing homes in the county, has new owners—and will soon have a new name. The deal between the pre­ vious owners, Graylyn Ven­ tures Inc., and Henry and Buna Lane became official at midnight Wednesday morn­ ing, with the start of the new month. The Lanes own another nursing care facility in Taylorsville, Mr. Lane said in an interview Wednesday at Ashe Living Center. The cou­ ple have leased the Ashe fa­ cility to partners Bob Walker and Shannon Kelly. In an interview, Walker said Ashe Living Center has been renamed The Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center. Plans are underway to have new signs installed on site. While the staff positions under Graylyn ended with the sale, Walker and Kelly spent Wednesday re-hiring the present staff, from administrator Tina Foster down. "We plan to hire all current employees," Walker said. "I have a very basic philosophy. If you take care of the residents everything else will take care of itself. The only problem any em­ ployee will have from me is if they mistreat a resident." He added, "We want to put to bed any rumors or fears. We are hiring all the present staff." Walker has worked 25 years in the nursing home industry, and has owned four facilites. At present, he oper­ ates one other such facility, in eastern North Carolina. His partner, Shannon Kelly, has worked in longterm care for 14 years. She is a nurse and licensed ad­ ministrator. "I have worked in everything from activities to resident tf&re to the busi­ ness office," tjkxe said. "I will be assisting Tina, Jxopefully improving the quality of care here." Walker was not certain what changes in operations might be made. ""Everyone operates things differently," he said. Any changes, he added, would be made "to improve patients' quality of life and care." Walker said that anyone with questions or concerns could call either him or Kelly (if they are on site) or Tina Foster at 246-5581. "We look forward to being an integral part of the com­ munity," Walker said. Henry Lane added, "We want to have a good working rela­ tionship with the hospital and the community." Jefferson Station's art panel collection grows again by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor A local professional art­ ist and some budding young artists have added their work to the public art dis­ play at Jefferson Station in downtown West Jefferson. These new art panels join a number of others placed and planned in a walk-through gallery of this indoor mall under develop­ ment in the former Thomasville Furniture Plant. "August in Ashe" by Joanie Bell can be seen as one walks through the door at the Hice Avenue entrance to Jefferson Station. Walk in under the magnificent train mural being done by West Jefferson artist Stephen Shoemaker on the exterior of the building and begin a tour of the artwork. Bell's work is a 4x8-foot oil painting of Buttermilk Road near her neighborhood of Glendale Springs. A nar­ row dirt road winds through a forested area and comes out into a grassy meadow. Spectacular views of the sur­ rounding fields and moun- Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com cla8sified@jeffereonpost.com editorial@jeffereonpost.com Photo by Linda Burchette Joanie Bell poses with her art panel "August In Ashe" recently installed at Jefferson Station, tains offers a grandiose feel typical of Ashe County's backroads areas. "This is a road near Glen­ dale Springs that I just love," said Bell. "It has beau­ tiful views and is one of my favorite places. This is what it looks like in August. I've seen it look just like that." Bell said she has been painting since she was 11 years old. She began in oils, moved to watercolor for a time, and is now back to oils, her favorite medium. She paints at home and on site with fellow artist Lenore DePree at their jointly owned and operated gallery, Originals Only, in downtown West Jefferson. They enjoy painting local scenes and welcome visitors to come by and watch them at work. Joanie can also be seen working with her husband, Michael, at their other busi­ ness, Greenhouse Crafts, in Glendale Springs. The student artwork cur­ rently displayed at Jeffer­ son Station includes a panel by Blue Ridge Elementary School students of art teach­ er Cathy Shepherd and sev­ eral from students of Ashe County High School art teacher Pat Morrison. BRE students creat­ ing their art panel—which features a colorful child's drawing of a boy and girl with a dog, rainbow, flow­ ers and sun —include Joey McCracken, Travis Stanley, Zack Gouge, Brittany Krips, See Panels, page 5A County unemployment rate falls The county unemployment rate fell in April, according to a report issued by the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina this week. In March, Ashe's unemployment stood at 6.0 percent. In April, this fell to 4.8 percent. The drop followed a statewide trend that saw North Carolina's unemployment drop from 5.2 percent to 5.1 percent. Overall, unemployment rates fell in 65 counties, rose in 18 counties and remained unchanged in 17. The lowest rate was Photo by Linda Burchette Blue Ridge Elementary School students created one of the large 4x8 foot art panels for Jefferson Station in downtown West Jefferson. in Currituck County, with 2.9 percent in April; the highest, Tyrrell County with 11.7 percent. Regionally, Alleghany County's rate fell from 6.7 to 5.7 percent; Watauga's fell from 3.6 to 3.3 percent; and Wilkes' from 5.7 to 5.6 percent. Laurel Springs couple to be honored This Saturday, June 4, has been named Fred and Dot Wagoner Day by the state 4-H Camping Program and state 4-H Development Fund. The event honoring the two for their long involve­ ment with 4-H will take place in conjunction with a 4-H annual reunion and the N.C. 4-H Honor Club Conference. This takes place at Ellerbe in Richmond County. Correction In our "Women Who Do It All" special section on Tuesday, we inadvertently referred to the owner of Mark of Eden beauty salon by her maiden name, Tera Lewis. Her name is in fact Tera Lewis Shaw. We regret the error. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST LIFESTYLES New floral shop opens Saturday Austin - Byland to wed in August Jennifer Lynn Austin and William Seth Byland are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Jennifer is the daughter of James and Linda Benson of Grumpier. She is a 2000 grad­ uate of WCC with a degree in business administration and is currently employed by High Country Council of Governments. Seth is the son of Brenda and Jerry Garland of West Jefferson and the late Randy Byland of Fleetwood. He is a 1998 graduate of Beaver Creek High School and a 2001 graduate of WCC in build­ ing construction technology. He is employed by Builder's Mart of Ashe. The couple will be married August 27, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the home of the bride and groom in Fleetwood. Desiring God's will for their lives and believing that includes each other, Pam & Danny Day and Annette & Gary Dougherty are happy to announce the mar­ riage of their chil­ dren, Danielle Day and Paul Dougherty on June 11, 2005 at Smethport Baptist Church. j for Day and Dougherty Baby News Steve and Robin Brown of Fleetwood announce the birth and adoption of their son, Austin Rhett Brown, born at North East Medical Center in Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 22, 2005. Grandparents are Charles & Rosemary Brown and Wayne & Linda Bare. Great-grandmother is Annie Brown. Rhett was welcomed home by his sisters, Peyton and Hallie. Melissa and Chris Bedford of Crumpler announce the birth of their daughter, Ashton Bedford, born May 19,2005, at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs. and 15 ozs. Hillary Cooper of West Jefferson announces the birth of a son, Dalton Cooper, born at Watauga Medical Center on May 23, 2005. He weighed 7 lbs. and 2 ozs. Miranda and Ramon Ramirez of Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter,"Emily Madison Ramirez, born on May 23, 2005, at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs. and 3 ozs. Jill and John Watson of Ashe County announce the birth of a daughter, Grace Elizabeth Watson. She was born May 23, 2005, at Watauga Medical Center and weighed 6 lbs. and 14 ozs. Trisha and James Hart of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, James Braden Hart. He was born May 23, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed 7 lbs. and 8 ozs. Hope and Bobby Johnson of Laurel Springs announce the birth of their son, Gavin Marshall Johnson, born on May 26, 2005, at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed 6 lbs. and 5 ozs. Gavin was welcomed home by his broth­ ers, C.J. and Shaun. His grandpar­ ents are Vance and Becky Perry of Crumpler and Robert and JoAnn Johnson of Lansing. — Alice H. Collins and Kena E. Sloop, owners of Petal Pusher Designs, Inc. well as permanent arrange­ ments, dish gardens, and green plants for all occasions. Arrangements prepared by the Petal Pushers have a unique, exciting look, a fresh way of designing with flow­ ers. If a wedding is in your future, with the guidance of the floral professional at Petal Pushers, a flower plan unique and individual can be created for that special day. Sympathy flowers can also be found through Petal Pusher Designs. Funeral arrangements including sprays, wreaths, and baskets are available as well as per­ manent cemetery designs. Stuffed animals, fairies, hand puppets and balloons are sure to brighten the spir­ its of hospitalized children or children with special celebra­ tions. 'Mouth-watering chocolates from Moonstruck Chocolate Company make the perfect small gift anyone would be happy to receive. These fine quality chocolates are the same chocolate received by the stars during the Academy Awards event. You may want to consider giving a healthy alternative. A basket of the freshest sea­ sonal fruits may be the per­ fect gift for the person who has everything. Petal Pusher Designs has a distinctive line of gifts and home accessories unlike any in our area; beautiful stone­ ware, pewter, lamps, candles and monogrammed linens, to name a few. Petal Pushers packages their gifts beauti­ fully. The believe presenta­ tion is as important as the item being given. A gift registry is avail­ able to those that would like to receive particular gifts throughout the year for birth­ day, anniversary, etc. Also, we especially welcome brides to register for our lovely gifts and accessories to help create a beautiful home and a new beginning. Ice cream bath soaps are available in many fragrances and colors made to look like scoops of ice cream but upon dissolving in water, they cre­ ate a soothing moisturizing bath. The ice cream soaps make a wonderful gift or you may want to treat yourself! Grandmothers will love the line o£ infant wear by "Bunnies by the Bay". Tiny shoes, soft and furry, look like bunnies or chenille flip­ per slippers with matching hooded cloak coat make won­ derful baby gifts. Beautiful homemade baby quilts are also available. You may enjoy our col­ lectible fairies that may be used to embellish our floral designs. Garden fairies, carrot or tomato fairies, and flower fairies are all wonderful when added to an arrangement or you may wish to begin a col­ lection with limited edition, numbered pieces. So whether you have an occasion for flowers or the need for an unusual gift, the Petal Pushers are eager to assist you. Visit their beau­ tiful location shop at 750 Beaver Creek School Road, located V\ mile from St. Mary's Episcopal Church or call them at (336) 846-1687. Business hours are MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon and closed on Sunday. Alice and Kena look forward to see­ ing you. 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Alice retired from teaching in Ashe County schools after 30 years of helping young children blossom and is excited about the prospect of "peddling" blossoms in her new business venture. She is the mother of Suzanne C. Simmons and Mary Ann Collins and the grandmother of Wil Simmons. Kena Sloop is also a native of Ashe County, the Baldwin community. She and her hus­ band, Rick, have returned home to the county after hav­ ing lived away for the past 33 years. Kena is a retired business owner. Her inter­ est in flowers beg§in at an early age, having grown up in a flower shop owned by her grandmother, Mrs. G.W. (Mildred) Edwards, at City and Edwards Florist in West Jefferson. With a background in interior design, Kena's love and appreciation of beautiful things is evident in the gifts and accessories available at Petal Pusher Designs. She is the mother of Roslyn SloopTroutman and grandmother of Tays Troutman. Kinney and Bobbie C. Edwards of the Baldwin community are her parents. 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Business Cards. Brochures, Catalog*, and More... faslransiP communications, inc. For more info please visit www.fastransit.net or call us at 246-4545 Sprint \ �FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Three young poets honored by public library by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Three talented young po­ ets were honored recently in the Ashe County Public Li­ brary poetry contest. Their work was introduced and recognized by Alice Nadeau, who started the contest three years ago. The winning poem was entitled "Snow" by Mountain View Elementary School stu­ dent Allison Day, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Day of Grassy Creek. She received a certificate and $100. Second place went to Mountain View student Ella Hartzog for her poem "What If?" She received a certificate and $50. Ella is the daugh­ ter of Lisa Roten of Glendale Springs. The winning poems First Place Snow by Allison Day Snow is like life, It comes out of nowhere and disappears all the same. Snow like life is a gift from God; You can't buy it with mon­ ey. Snow like life can disap­ pear in a moment Or linger for years. Now like life comes white and innocent into the world, The third place award went to Westwood Elementary School student Ashley Honeycutt for her poem "What Really Matters." She received a certificate and $25. Ashley is the daughter of Larry and Kitty Honeycutt of West Jef­ ferson. Those gathered for the awards ceremony were also treated to a talk from author Donna Warmuth of Deep Gap. She has written a number of historical books about such places as Abingdon, Virginia (where she is originally from), Boone and Banner Elk. She is also working on a history book about Washington County in Virginia, in which the town of Abingdon is located, and a book about ghost stories and unusual tales of Washington But rarely leaves the same. Snow like life has its own beauty, Each flake different like every person in grace. Snow like life pleases some and disappoints others; It doesn't always have the effect you want it to. Snow like life can be seen in many ways, Depending upon its be­ holder. Second Place What If? by Ella Hartzog What if your life Felt like a knife? If you were mentally or physically abused, New em ee County. Warmuth, the wife of Greg Warmuth, controller at Amei ican Emergency Vehicles in Jefferson, grew up in a rural part of Washington ( ounty near White's Mill, an old grist mill, and she spent much of her youth on her grandpar­ ents' farm, which inspired her love of the land and its histo­ ry. She became an avid reader and loved to write, penning her first stories in second grade. She studied archaeol­ ogy in college, and pursued that career for several years before becoming an urban planner, town planner, and a professor of urban planning at Appalachian State Univer­ sity. She decided she wanted to write, so she began with a history book for children as a way to inspire this interest in youth. Warmuth offered some tips for the young writers and others attending the presen­ tation. She noted that words Photo by Linda Burchette have great power to evoke Local author Donna Warmuth, from left, spoke at the recent Ashe County Public Library Po­ etry Contest awards ceremony. Winning poets are: Ashley Honeycutt, 3rd; Ella Hartzog, 2nd; emotion, so writers should and Allison Day, 1st. not be afraid to use descrip­ tive language that draws a If you felt you were picked Because you were afraid reader into the scene. Use on and confused. That someone might in­ My family loves me, strong words to bring images Everyday you feel hated vade? to the reader's mind, she sug­ Through thick and thin. And you wish your life was Some people have to live It doesn't matter what gested, and let your own voice faded. their lives come through in the writing. happens Everyone tells you that Like this knife. Or when. She encouraged the writers you don't matter So let's set these cages They always love me, in the audience to publish And that makes you even free. their writing in some form And always will. sadder. Help control abuse, No matter how bad I get in - through a quilt, banner, po­ What if you felt like you Don't refuse! etry tree or self-binding - and trouble, were locked in a cage? Think about the people who My family loves me still. to continue to enter writing You feel like you are just have to feel the knives They always tell me to contests. a few more unimportant All their lives. Nadeau thanked Warmuth reach for my dreams words on a page. In me, forever they will be­ for speaking, and the young What if when you went to people for their poems. She lieve. 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Those never-to-be-forgotten moments of hilarity always came at the end of hun­ dreds of hours of work by the students of Mountain View. They were a reward for a job well done, given on the basis that if the stu­ dents accomplished some­ thing, this is what would happen. It takes a special per­ son to be able to some­ times combine the roles of principal and clown. It is an art to transform oneself from an efficient, effective administrator to a balleri­ na in front of a large group of young children, then change back to "normal." Mr. Rousseau always man­ aged to do that, gaining the affection of his students, without ever losing their respect. People who can do this—people who will even dare try to do this—are very rare and precious in the field of education. It is thus with regret we also learned this spring that Mr. Rousseau is retiring at the end of the school year. This marks the completion of a 30-year career of ser­ vice here and elsewhere that has touched thousands and thousands of young lives. The next principal at Mountain View, to be sure, has a tough act to follow. How do you motivate young learners? By the time they get to high school, they are beginning to get an idea that pretty soon they will have to earn a living, and that education will make that task easier and more fulfilling. But talk of work a decade away means noth­ ing in the lower grades. Seeingyour principal rap­ ping, or in a tutu, however, is a real motivator among the younger set. By provid­ ing an obtainable, shortterm goal, Larry Rousseau has added a unique "value" to education, which might seem strange to some adults, but makes perfect sense to young children. We salute Larry Rousseau for his many accomplish­ ments at Mountain View. As the years roll on, we will remember his funny costumes, his unique, quiet sense of humor—and, above all, his love of the children of Ashe County. mcm«hv Tumi-Vt&nt* wegwnmamjh WUKHRSTDME Prist Member: N.C. Press Association m (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.31 plus $2.19 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $27.57 plus $1.93 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.12 plus $2.88 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Da in, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Bush seeks to divide To the Editor: I have in the past written several letters to the Jefferson Post , but I have sent nothing recently. Instead, I have at­ tempted to just keep up with all forms of the news - na­ tional, regional, and local just to see how various facts and opinions play out. All of us have our take on events in Washing­ ton and even here in Ashe from several writers such as Ker­ shaw Getty and Bill Reed III. We hear what they consider to be the true word! There have also been replies to both Getty and Reed that may or may not be on target. The current administration in Washington seems to wish to find additional ways to divide us by insisting that they must know what is best for all of us as they forget that they se­ cured just over 50% of the vote. It is an "in your face" approach that even seems to use the lan­ guage of NU-SPEAK! By using words like "people of faith", they seem to suggest that if one does not bond to their mean­ ing, then you are just excluded and not part of the "good guys and girls". It suggests that all must be Christian and better yet, their form of Christianity. Everyone else does not secure a free pass in America and into heaven. A person like John Bolton is needed to straighten out the U.N. and the balance of the world as we pay a high percentage of the cost to run the place. This all sounds like a 2005 version of George Orwell's book, 1984. There seems to be a desire to push science back about 200 years as George Bush is smart­ er than everyone else and he knows just when an embryo is a baby. Government funds should not be used for certain forms of stem cell research, but we can spend billions engaging in a war that destroys the fin­ est young men and women that America can produce. Iraq is a war that was entered based on faulty information and now it just must be justified. Again it just sounds like 1984 to pie and maybe a real opportunity to teach the Muslims that Bush's take on Christianity will win this modern crusade. What happened to true com­ promise? Does any wing of any party, right or left, have all the answers? I am proud of the fourteen senators who took the heat and showed a better path to both liberals and conserva­ tives and especially to George Bush 43. This should be what we are about. This applies to Mr. Getty, Mr. Reed, to me and all of us. We need people who do not insist on their way and who can listen to what others have to say. Ed Kline West Jefferson Praise for a teacher FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 ~J^)J^C2oos Tr* fb*T MJt> I TH0UOHT HlfcK SCHOOL VJH5 THE ADVENTURE fcEOtWS... Letters to the Editor able assistant. Kershaw Getty Fleetwood Rich and tax breaks To the Editor: Mr. Getty stated the inheri­ tance has already been taxed. Most people know that the rich have tax breaks. They are not taxed across the board like ordinary working people. I do not want to hurt the rich, but I think they should pay their fair share. This is not being done under this administration. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. As you stated, "The millions are already in the pockets of the rich." How true. 1 correctly (not incorrectly) stated that this would give the most wealthy millions more. The govern­ ment is giving more to the rich and less to the poor. I am not talking about pre-taxed inheri­ tances, just about untaxed in­ heritance because of loopholes for the wealthy and you know they are there. You stated that it is not the government's job to care for the poor. I beg your pardon. We elected representatives to look after the needs of the people and if poverty is not a need, I don't know what is. I and the Demo­ cratic party had rather see our tax dollars go to help the poor than to increase the wealth of the rich which this administra­ tion is doing on every hand and pretending to care for the poor and less fortunate. I certainly give this administration credit for one thing- they know how to use the media to their benefit and are doing a great job of de­ ceiving the people. Yes, Jesus loved the poor and held them in his arms, and he expects us to do the same. You also said Jesus hung out with the rich. Check the scrip­ tures and see what Jesus was doing. He was teaching them right from wrong. Take for ex­ ample, the rich young ruler in Luke 18:22. He thought he had done everything right from his youth, but Jesus told him he lacked one thing, "Sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor" and when he (the rich young ruler) heard this, he was very sorrowful, for he was very rich. Jesus didn't tell him that anything was wrong with his riches, but He certainly told him how his riches should be used and that still applies to­ day. Cleda M. Wilcox Ashe County . Democratic Party To the Editor: Things do not happen in a vacuum. Not in business, not at home and not in school. Where there is a vacuum, there is no activity but where there is ac­ tivity, things happen, some­ times for negative and some­ times for positive. The activity that takes place in Mrs. Tam­ my Hutchinson's third grade class at Westwood Elementary School is positive; therefore, it is no wonder that her students nominated her for Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. Scientists tell us that there is always an action that causes an effect when molecules are in motion and that effect takes place in Mrs. Hutchinson's class. I have had the honor and privilege to substitute for Mrs. Hutchinson on a few occasions and have found the experience delightful. Her students are well behaved and polite. Addi­ To the Editor: tionally, they are also accom­ The world is funny in that plished strivers. These results it refuses to cooperate and sel­ do not just happen by chance dom does what people want or and I am convinced that Mrs. expect it to do but it often does Hutchinson's teaching skills the exact opposite. Mr. Reed was not pleased by and love for these future lead­ ers is in large part responsible a letter Ms. Phillips wrote indi­ for the success story I believe rectly to him. Abraham Lincoln this class to be. So, congratula­ said "To sin by silence when tions Mrs. Hutchinson, for re­ they should protest makes cowceiving Wal-Mart's Teacher of • ards of men." I imagine Ms Phil­ the Year and keep up the good lips' avoided silence and wrote work, we need you. publicly to support another af­ And thumbs up to Mrs. Di- ter Mr. Reed had spent many anna Miller, Mrs. Hutchinson's words demeaning their opinion Our unjust society and person. Mr. Reed takes her on: "For many years the citi­ zens of this country have been subjected to a constant barrage of leftist propaganda that has resulted in the opinions and at­ titudes that prevail today." We have been subjected to made-for-TV realities like: "Mission Accomplished", and patriotic war to kill thousands to create peace and democracy but isn't in the budget. The rea­ son for war then changes from WMDs into bringing democ­ racy to those in need while we are losing ours. This propagan­ da might, for example, rename the plan for privatizing Social Security more realistically as Assisted Suicide for the elderly, sick and unlucky. "Clear skies", bush speak for his air pollution initiative is likewise confusing as it allows for increased air poi­ soning in the name of private profits for Mr. Reed's friends in big business. "Healthy forests", another bush smokescreen, is clearly named so because clear cuts of our national forests are healthy for the timber indus­ try. The press aught to explore events but as a cheerleader for the privileged the media has given more attention to prob­ lems in getting the details of a story straight than to the story itself: Bush's clearly favored treatment in the Air National Guard for example. Is this some of the leftist propaganda Mr. Reed refers to? Reed said: "How many in this country are willing to give up the amenities that the so reviled big businesses make available to us? The rest of us are totally dependant on these business provided resources." A corporation cannot be ethical; its only responsibility is to turn a profit. When people are paying 50 percent of their income for housing, how much is left over for health care, food and transportation? Billion­ aires have seen a 15 percent increase in their wealth in the last year. When was the last in­ crease in the minimum wage? Congress gives themselves a raise every year. Some speak of excess regulation being a problem but they forget Times Beach, Missouri and Love Ca­ nal, New York to name just two examples of what business makes available to us. American capitalism won't produce a just society in which all can enjoy the fruits of their labor. The case is proved a mil-« lion different ways. It's pro­ duced an unjust society run by obscenely rich people interest­ ed only in themselves. United Airline's pension default is a reminder that in Corporate America, nobody's word is worth much. A person can slave away his whole life for the company and then be informed: We're not going to give you what we told you we would. Reed said: "A little time spent in reading the Constitu­ tion, (not interpreting) which is written in plain simple lan­ guage, and the Federalist Pa­ pers, could conceivably enlight­ en those opposed to reality." Those who wrote the consti­ tution realized there would be a heed to interpret and arbi­ trate requiring judges. Perhaps Mr. Reed joins with those in Congress who think their view is the only one that counts. He joins with the Republicans who now oppose the filibuster but have previously used it. They show themselves to be the philistines by their hypocrisy. Reed said: "These things have come about as a direct re­ sult of activist judges handing down decisions that are con­ trary to the values and beliefs of most normal people." The ordinary man wants to do as he likes. He may want his neighbor to be governed, but he himself doesn't want to be governed. Mr. Reed evidently thinks himself one of the "nor­ mal people", whatever that is, which authorizes him to judge the judges. I can agree with Mr. Reed that both current political par­ ties are corrupt leaches who provide little useful for the common man but much for their wealthy patrons. Craig Dudley Thanks! Dear Local Businesses: The local youth and the Ashe County Youth Council would like to express their thanks for support of and participation in the 1st Annual Ashe County Youth Council Golf Tourna­ ment held at Mountain Aire Golf Course on May 19, 2005. The following local businesses supported the event: AF Fi­ nancial Group, American Ex­ press, Gambill Oil Company, A to Z Signs, Active Realty Inc., Ashe Mountain Properties, Blue Ridge Golf Cars and Util­ ity Vehicles, Ingles, Dr. Pep­ per of West Jefferson, Jeffer­ son Landing, Builders Mart of Ashe, Creative Printers, Farm Bureau of Boone, First Citizens Bank, Heritage Chevrolet, J.R. Vannoy & Sons Construction, Inc., Miller Insurance, Mountainscapes Vacation Rental, Northwestern Emergency Ve­ hicles, Remax Realty Group, Sherrie Hodges Attorney at Law, Skyline/Skybest, Appa­ lachian Utilities, McDonalds, Geno's Restaurant, Winner's Circle, Prime Sirloin, Gilded Age Antiques and Miller In­ surance. We were able to raise over $3,000 for the operation of the Ashe County Youth Center. We would like to recognize the following individuals and teams for their successful day on the course: Appalachian Utilities, First Gross; J.R. Van­ noy and Sons Construction, Inc., First Net; David Bowers, Closest to the Pin on # 1; Chad Sheets, Closest to the Pin on # 7; Chris Spillman, Closest to the Pin on # 14; Bill Hennesy, Closest to the Pin on # 16; Lar" ry Bare, Longest Drive; and the winner of the drawing for the antique table donated by Rob­ ert Ruggles of Gilded Age An­ tiques in Banner Elk was Allen Powers. Once again we would like to express our appreciation of the support given to the Ashe County Youth Council, by in­ vesting in the Ashe County Youth Council you have invest­ ed in Ashe County's Youth. We look forward to making this an annual event. So look for the Ashe County Youth Council 2nd Annual Golf Tournament next June. Travis J. Hash Director of ACYC Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a let­ ter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and communi­ ty will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 FROM THE FRONT Commission to discuss Pine Mountain Road ACHS senior named by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor A volatile subject raised at last month's meeting of the Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners continues this month with the issue of Pine Mountain Road scheduled for Monday's agenda. The board will meet Mon­ day, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. in Ashe County Courthouse. At the May 16 meeting, the issue of a section of Pine Mountain Road being blocked by the property owner was brought up by a group of resi­ dents from that community. The board also heard from their attorney, John Kilby, who said he would research the board's standing on this issue for a report at the next meeting. Kilby is also on the agenda for Monday's meeting. The Pine Mountain resi­ dents, represented by Jack Osborne, complained that a one-mile section of the road that connects with Round­ about Road is being blocked with barbed wire by the prop­ erty owner, Tony Currin, who does not wish traffic to come across his property. Osborne said that Currin purchased the property where this section of Pine Mountain Road goes through and wants it closed to the public with locked gates at either end while landowners on either end of the road want it to re­ main open. Motorists often use this section of road, said Osborne. If they cannot use this road, they must take a detour of 12 to 13 miles to get from one end of Pine Mountain Road to the other, traveling to or from the North Fork Township, where­ as using the road gets them to the same destination in just over a mile. He said people use Currin's land for picnick­ ing and he doesn't seem to mind. Osborne presented a peti­ tion with 122 signatures ask­ ing that the commissioners keep the road open. County Manager Dan Mc­ Millan said he was not sure what the commissioners' offi­ cial position would be on this type issue, so Attorney John Kilby said he would check into it and report back. Osborne said he spoke to Doug Tetzlaff with the De­ partment of Transportation who said the road could be kept open only with an agree­ ment signed by all the proper­ ty owners. This is a poor road, he said, and has not been state maintained for probably 50 years. There is no benefit to the state for maintenance, so residents put up their own money and efforts to improve the road, but were stopped by Currin at his property line, said Osborne. . McMillan said the state ac­ knowledges SR 1302 is a state maintained road, but mainte­ nance has stopped and if the road closes the property will revert to the landowner. Kilby said Currin had contacted him about the is­ sue before the commissioners were brought into the issue, and since he is representing the board he said he would decline services to Currin as a conflict of interest. He said Currin had planned to be at the May 16 meeting, but was absent due to a family illness. Currin is scheduled to speak at Monday's meeting. Kilby also noted last month that the issue may be a civil one and the board of commis­ sioners may not have a posi­ tion on it. Tony Currin is scheduled to address the board at 4:15 p.m. followed by Kilby at 4:30 p.m. Other items on the agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: Priscilla Norris, CPA, with audit contract approval for Fiscal Year 2005- 06, • 3:45 p.m.: County Emer­ gency Management Coordi­ nator Patty McMeans with a request to donate property to the county. • 3:55 p.m.: Richard Boylan, area specialized agriculture agent, with information con­ cerning House Bill 671 and Senate Bill 681 concerning organic farming and agricul­ tural issues. • 5:15 p.m.: Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Communications Towers Ordinance. • 5:30 p.m.: Public hear­ ing on the proposed 2005-06 county budget. Items under general ses­ sion include appointments to the planning board, Long Term Care Community Advi­ sory Committee, and Econom­ ic Development Commission, and commissioner comments. Panels continued from front page Gates Millennium Scholar Fairfax, VA. - The fifth class Assistance reports that 4.4 of Gates Millennium Scholars million Americans will be un­ (GMS) was announced this able to attend four-year col­ week. With these scholarships, leges in this decade because 1,000 highly motivated low-in­ of financial constraints. This come minority students from is particularly disturbing at 46 states and the District of a time when jobs requiring a Columbia will be able to at­ college degree are the fastest tend college without the bur­ growing sector of the U.S. econ­ den of tuition—a barrier that omy. Providing opportunities often prevents qualified youth to young people is critical to from earning their degree. the economic and civic health Thu Thao Nguyen from West of the United States. Accord­ Jefferson Ashe County High ing to recent research, by 2020, School was named a Gates the nation may face a shortage Millennium Scholar, joining 18 of 14 million workers with col­ students across North Caro­ lege-level skills. lina who were awarded schol­ "The Gates Millennium arships through the Gates Mil­ Scholars program provides lennium Scholars program. thousands of promising stu­ GMS scholarships are dents of color with the oppor­ awarded to undergraduate tunity to attend college and students of color across the realize their tremendous po­ country who demonstrate aca­ tential," said Dr. Michael Lodemic excellence and strong max, president of the United leadership skills. Scholarships Negro College Fund (UNCF), assist students in meeting which administers the GMS the cost of attendance at the program in partnership with school of their choice. GMS the American Indian Gradu­ scholars who choose to pursue ate Center Scholars, Hispanic graduate studies in the areas Scholarship Fund, and the Or­ of education, engineering, li­ ganization of Chinese Ameri­ brary science, mathematics, cans. public health and science are To date, 9,050 Africaneligible to receive continued American, American Indian/ funding. The program also pro­ Alaska Native, Asian Pacific vides leadership development Islander American and His­ opportunities, to insure that panic American students have scholars graduate prepared to received the Gates Millennium become strong leaders in their Scholarship and 2,741 schol­ professions and in their com­ ars have graduated from their school of choice. By 2019, the munities. "The GMS program is a scheduled end of the program, critical step toward bringing the $1 billion initiative will true equity to the American have helped more than 20,000 educational system. As we con­ talented low-income students tinue the hard work of creating of color attend college, pursue high quality high schools from their academic dreams, and which all students graduate embark upon their careers. ready for college and work, we Candidates for the GMS must also aim to remove the award must be citizens or le­ financial barriers that prevent gal permanent residents of the so many low income students United States. Students must from pursuing higher educa­ also meet the Federal Pell tion," said Jim Shelton, educa­ Grant eligibility criteria, have tion program director at the at least a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 Bill & Melinda Gates Foun­ scale), and have demonstrated dation, which established the leadership through commu­ GMS program in 1999. "The nity service or other extracur­ Gates Millennium Scholars ricular activities. This year's group of scholars program reduces those finan­ cial barriers and allows high- was chosen from 46 states and achieving, low-income stu­ Guam, Puerto Rico, and the dents to attend the college or Virgin Islands. Nomination materials for the '2006-2007 university of their choice." The federal Advisory Com­ academic year will be available mittee on -Student Financial in the fall at www.gmsp.org. I SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County High School art students recently installed three new panels in Jefferson Station as part of the public art display. More panels are expected in coming weeks. Mary Shea Leek, Craig Dol­ lar, Mackensie Krips, Angel Sluder, Robin Wilson, Denise Calhoun, Joseph Penning­ ton, Tori Flannagan, Kelsey Carpenter and Elisha Little. ACHS students creating three small panels—"Bluegrass," "Time Lost is Never Found!" and "Just Swangin'" - include Ashley Burgess, Jonathan Mash, Shalamar Blevins, Andrew Avery, Jonny Scoble, Katie Gammons, Whitney Stuart, Kendra Johnson, Zach Davis, Na­ than Johnson, Alicia Potter, Courtney Hartzog, Sarah McSwain, Bo Perry, Brandon Burress and Emily Gamble. Folks are welcome to walk through Jefferson Station as it is being developed. Several businesses are in the process of opening, and other fea­ tures are being added. There are two entrances, one off Hice Avenue and the other just off Jefferson Avenue. Anyone who would like more information on Jeffer­ son Station, retail leases, condominiums, and tours, can call 219-0014 or email owner Tom Banks at jefferso nstation@earthlink.net. Graduation Theatre One Star Wars Episode niPI Theatre Two Madagascar , TS0G ^GjG |E1E|G|G1I Movie schedule for continued from front page cipals. The evening will conclude with a benediction offered by Katherine Hanes and reces­ sional by the brass ensemble. Following graduation, se­ niors and their guests are in­ vited to, participate in Project Graduation, an alcohol and drug-free all-night party held at Mountain View Elementa­ ry School. Graduates can en­ joy games and activities, food and music, win prizes and en­ joy a last gathering with their classmates. , June 3-9, 2005 - IG]GIG]G]G]Gf]l IG1G1G1G1G irarar; COME SEE OUR 'Z^esL^ns, Dnc. FLOWERS & GIFTS A Full Service Florist • Weddings • Sympathy • Silks • Distinctive Gifts and Accessories • Fine Chocolates • Gift Registry • Grand Opening - June 4 - 10AM - 2PM SUPER MODEL MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Come feast your eyes on this beauty. 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The high court sustained the inmate portion of the Re­ ligious Land Use and Institu­ tionalized Persons Act (RLU­ IPA), overturning a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals opin­ ion in the process. The Sixth Circuit, based in Cincinnati, was the only one of five appeals courts that had ruled against RLUIPA, contending the law's accommodation of prisoners' free-exercise rights violated the First Amendment's ban on government establishment of religion. The decision provided sup­ port for a law enacted in 2000 that bars government policies that substantially burden free exercise of religion by inmates and, in land-use cases, by a person or institution. The gov­ ernment, however, can gain an exemption from the law if it can show it has a "compel­ ling interest" and is using the "least restrictive means" to further that interest. Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said RLUIPA is consistent with the estab­ lishment clause "because it alleviates exceptional govern­ ment-created burdens on pri­ vate religious exercise." "Were the court of appeals' view the correct reading of our decisions, all manner of reli­ gious accommodations would fall," Ginsburg wrote, citing the freedom of members of the military to wear religious ap- geous treatment," she wrote. Religious freedom advo­ cates applauded the ruling. Among the nearly 60 or­ ganizations signing onto a brief to the court as part of a coalition were the American Center for Law and Justice, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Prison Fel­ lowship, National Council of Churches, Christian Legal So­ ciety, People for the American Way, Liberty Counsel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Anti-Defamation League and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. parel. 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NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday School • 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Senil es ,6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. Weinvite you to join us for u God centered, family worshipping experience. Srnulay Morning Worship Sen ice- 11:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00P.M. Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for ti joyful worship experience North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church "Loves you and wants you to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. I it 3" Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. (Episcopalian) 201 Stiuih St. (just off East Maim. Jtffmon, NC (336)246-9642 Reverend Jeff Yogler • Pastor Fmit) Time FtlMip 9.30AM Smdtn School- 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Simdin Evening Worship • 6'OOPM Smethport Independant Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport, NC Sunday S, hool 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Y,EO®PROTECTS. St. Mary's Church West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Rhone - 982-3076 336-877-9075 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Mountain City Cycle Hwy 421 • IVItn Bethany United Methodist Church Beaver Creek Christian Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course RJ. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Sendee 6:30 p.m. Bethany...and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Cornerstone Fellowship Emmanuel Independent Borneo St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Non-Denominational Casual & Contemporary Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main SL, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC. (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service We would love to have you come worship with us. 9:45 a m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m Sunday • Sitttday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church St. Francis of Asslsi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Smethport United Methodist Church hickerdale Baptist Church Dinsing, NC * 384-9281 Baptist Church Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Come as you are. you will he loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 -——Jefferson Post '$ £; ff'. 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com Ashe County's Only Subscriber Newspaper OJJict Phone: J36-9S2-94I0 * Rev. burnt Jtmts • Pastor Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00p.m. (Spanish) Sun Morning Mass - 9:00 a m. Weekday Mom. Mass - Call for times "And He led them us far as to Welcome Home Baptist Church 2678 S. Rig Horse Creek Road Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. Jefferson United Methodist Church Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Minister Creighton Heatty 336-385-2074 336-667-6092 TIM Estimated MPG based on emissions test results for city riding, four mileage may vary. Read your owner's manual and please ride safely. Always wear a helmet and protective riding apparel. 0 American Suzuki Motor Corporation 2005 Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. of Warrensville City, 200 Clavbank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 9:00 AM -Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Sunday School • 10:00-11:00AM Sunday Worship* 11:00AM Wednesday Nights • 7:00-8:00PM Everyone Welcome! Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • tl:00AM Sunday Evenings (2nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services • Sunday • 6:00PM Van Transportation Available Pastor Home: 336-3*4-318* • CeU: 336-977 1009 I' RASERS Open (or Lunch & Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown W) «lln M t-kmly DM",I <f HUkfl• .VVl-^OT "All Praise Br To God For Our Success" 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson * Continental Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spny Booth * RID-A-BUG * Member of the "We Cut Program' iwng EXTERMINATING Safety-Been Envirr Termite & Pest Control 246-6077 246-4222 Mountain Aire 1100 E. King St • Boone, NC 828-265-2277 JONES Super Muffler •Specializing in Exhaust A Other Under Car Parts' • Brakes • Shocks• Struts • Man -Fit.8-5 921 S Jetyson Ave WeC Jo"e:son 336j«6jj28__ Steakhouse Weekly Specialties * x . ytfjrs'/Zrryr DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP |aa] 502 Jefferson Ave. ^ 336-246-8806 CHEVROLET PO Box 972 • We* Jefferson. NC 246-4591 336-246-7101 KwikLube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 HOME CA R E 205-A Ixmg St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 Toll Free - 866-507-2685 Jefferson, NC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 877-2025 See us for all your automotive needs Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County for over 20 Years CITGO I Call 848-8241 Ronnie Hopkins • Michael Shepherd 336-240-6482 Fax: 246-6402 West Jefferson Compliments of 24-HOUR BURNBJ SERVICE Your Full Service OH Company Commercial and Residential tiTssT"' Boone, NC 336-246-3367 VANNOY & SONS H&W Oil Company WlIIVKU (teTIiri'TIIIX Dr Pepper Bottling Company Okl Hwy. 221-S. Beaver Creek • West Jefferv*i 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood Hwy 16 fc 163 Interaction '• — Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 c*"*y--" "Complete Line of Building Supplies" CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Seafood & Track & Car Mart Ashe County ^^2 Builders Supply LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 ^ We Build Your Home cr ! V The Way You Want It HOMES vvww.classichomes Intersection US 221 & NC 163 • 1620 NC 163-E West Jefferson. NC • 336-246-3600 T h c J c w e1 S h o p p e 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jeffenon. NC 336-246-4155 200 Hospital Ave. Hwy 421 • Boon*, NC ^'VIU. 826-264-9051 zvzviv.ashewemorial.org 739 US Hwy 221 Bus pi \(M WestJefferson 336-246-9969 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pollard Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 Cardinal Lanes Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates Hwy 221. West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings a www.mgciibrownlne.coni Odsmoblte •Ojbofo. Boone Kubota. Inc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap. NC 828-263-8464 • www.boonekubotn.com BKI T I 11AVI N of Wilkesboro 1016 Fletcher St. • Wilkesboro, NC 336-667-9261 Britthaven is an EOE HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. INC. 141 Lyalle Lane, Jeffer6on, NC (Juet off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-902-9021 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY NEWS Annual Friday, June 3 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central 6:30 p.m.: Lansing American Legion Post 0275 and La­ dies Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion Hut for their regular monthly meeting. La­ dies will elect officers for next year, so please try to attend. The meal will be potluck so please bring a covered dish. 7:30 p.m.: Mary Todd Lin­ coln is coming to Ashe County in the auditorium of the Ashe County Library. Mrs. Henny Schuster has entertained Ashe Countians with her one-woman portrayals of Mrs. J.E.B. Stuart, Martha Washington, and Cher­ okee chieftainess Nancy Ward. The Ashe County Historical Society is bringing her back by popular demand. Refresh­ ments follow the presentation. Mark your calendars now. Saturday, June 4 7 a.m. til ? Yard & Bake Sale at Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Directions: from Jefferson Ave., turn on Buck Mt. Street, to Locus St., church is at the end of road. 8 a.m.-10 a.m.: 3rd Annual Fisherman's Breakfast at Helton Community Center. Come have a hearty breakfast to reel in the big one as season opens on Helton Creek. You'll enjoy the good food, fun and tall tales, and you might win a door prize. The fundraiser is spon­ sored by the Helton Charge United Methodist Women with 100% of profits going for Ashe County needs. 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.: Fleetwood Community Center will have a huge yard sale in the gym. There will be classrooms full of clothes, books, furniture, household items & more. Want something sweet? A bake sale will be held all day. Pinto bean 6 cornbread lunch, starting at 11 a.m. until gone. Stop by and see the new center and find a treasure. Local artist will be on hand to sign you up for a Summer Art Workshop. Last day to donate items is May 28, 12-4 p.m. Bring your items to either door near the library. For more info, call Milissa Lit­ tle, 877-8701, or Ric Kolseth, 877-3003. The website is www. greaterfleetwood.org. 8:30 a.m.: Registration for the 25th Annual Canoe Race on the New River will begin at Zaloo's Canoes on Hwy 16. Boats start entering the water at 9 a.m. and will end at New River State Park Wag­ oner Road Access. The race course is a five-mile section of the New River consisting of flatwater and Class I rapids. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information call 2192650. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Zion United Methodist Church will have a Fish Fry. Adult tickets will be $7, children 12 and under will be $5. 7 p.m.: Fellowship Quartet and Rev. and Mrs. Harlan Greer will be singing at the Mt. View Baptist Church. Everyone is invited. Sunday, June 5 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.: The Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold June services at St. Mary's Church in West Jefferson. Holy Eucha­ rist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10 a.m. with coffee hour imme­ diately following the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 1 p.m.: Ashe County Shrine Club 2nd Annual Poker Run will begin at the Junction Res­ taurant in West Jefferson, $15 per rider, $5 per passenger. A 2005 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster to be given away af­ ter the Poker Run by Ashe Ma­ sonic Lodge #594 A.F. & A.M. Tickets will be available on day of Poker Run. Rain date is Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m. 3 p.m.: Mission Home Church will have an ordination service for Chris Cox, the new pastor at Big Flatts Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m.: Smethport United Methodist Church will have revival services will Rev. Peter Parrish speaking. Monday, June 6 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Wilkes Community College's Con­ tinuing Education Depart­ ment will offer a "Property & Liability Insurance Pre-licensing" course. The course will run through Friday, June 10 on the Wilkes campus. Ron Delk will be the instructor. Registration fees will be $61. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, call Phyllis Boyd at (336) 8386166 or Dena Wiles at (336) 838-6210. 6:30 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church Women's Ministry will meet in the church fellowship room. The teaching will center around the Proverbs 31 lady and God's word, serving her family through God's love and mentoring. Please join us for a fresh look at this interest­ ing scripture. For further de­ tails, contact the church office at 877-1550. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy 88 East, Laurel Springs. After the meal, Orleta Demuth will present a program on "Un­ derstanding Islam". Visitors are welcome. For more informa­ tion, call 982-9538. 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III of the High Country will meet at the Watauga County Human Services Center, upper level conference room, 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone. 7 p.m.: Smethport United Methodist Church will have revival services will Rev. Peter Parrish speaking. Tuesday, June 7 Latin Dance is cancelled the week of June 7. The next class will be June 21. Greater Fleetwood Preserva­ tion Organization announces its regularly scheduled meet­ ings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meet­ ings are held at the Center @ Fleetwood Library. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleet­ wood. 11:30 a.m.: National Associ­ ation of Retired Federal Em­ ployees will meet at Savory Chef restaurant, 1992 Hwy 16 North in Crumpler. 7 p.m.: Smethport United Methodist Church will have revival services will Rev. Peter S m (Hmidm t t Parrish speaking. Thursday, June 9 7:30-9:30 a.m.: Cholesterol/ Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts. Cost is $15. Par­ ticipant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary - Call 846-0744. 10:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet at Smokey Mountain BBQ. School Resource Officer, J.D. Parsons, will speak about new safety regulations. All re­ tired school personnel are in­ vited to attend. 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Ashe County Piecemakers' Quilt Guild will meet at Ashe Se­ nior Center on Ray Taylor Rd. All members are encouraged to attend and visitors are wel­ come. Contact Claire for more information, 246-2083. 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity commission, Inc. will hold its Annual Board Meeting with dinner beginning at 6:30 at the Mulberry Senior Cen­ ter on NC 18 North in North Wilkesboro. Items of business includes the Annual Accom­ plishments of the Programs Election of Officers, the "Miss CAG" and the "Little Miss Prin­ cess" pageant, and recognition of the great team of volunteers who make our programs work. Call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543 or Al­ leghany office at 372-7284 for more information. Friday, June 10 4 p.m.-8 p.m.: Fish Fry to benefit Mobile Meals at Ashe Outreach Ministeries, Hwy 88, Clifton (across from Clif­ ton Methodist Church). On the menu will be fried fish, cole slaw, hush puppies, beverage and dessert, take-out or eat-in. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in Downtown West Jefferson. Open house at over a dozen art galleries and studios. Free admission. Saturday, June 11 The Osborne and related families will have a family re­ union at the Whitehead Com­ munity Club in the Whitehead community in Alleghany Coun­ ty beginning at 10 a.m. with a covered dish lunch to follow at noon. For more information, contact W.F. Horton at (336) 764-2838. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Festival en la Biblioteca will be held at the Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St., N. Wilkesboro. Music, magician, community information, child IDs, blood sugar checks, and more. Fun for kids and adults. All free (ex­ cept for food purchase). Call 336.838.2818 or www. arlibrary.org for more information. 11 a.m.: West Jefferson Health & Fitness Day will be held downtown. Activities in­ clude a talk on men's health, tours, contests, and dedica­ tion of the sidewalk project. For more info, call Nancy Kautz at 846-0781. Sunday, June 12 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: An­ nual Neaves Family Reunion Descendants of William Rod­ erick Billy Neaves will meet at the National Guard Armory in Jefferson, NC Lunch served at 1:00 pm. Bring a covered GALLERY dish and a beverage and join in the fun and fellowship. Please bring any family photographs you would like to display during the reunion. All are welcome! 7 p.m.: Elliott Brothers and Glenda will sing at Temple Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and mem­ bers, invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Vocal Concert by Justin Childers at First Bap­ tist Church in West Jefferson. Justin is a young singer of contemporary Christian music. For more information, call 8469188. Wednesday, June 15 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Ag­ ing. Journeys Across Time & Place: Mapping Southern Identities is a reading and discussion program held every other Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Ashe County Library meet­ ing room. Today's program will be Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Call 846-2041 for more information.This program is funded with a grant form the North Carolina Humanities Council, in collaboration with the North Carolina Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina. Matching funds provided by the Friends of the Ashe County Library. Thursday, June 16 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the National Guard Armory. Friday, June 17 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, June 18 Ashe Central High School Class of '95 will hold its 10 year reunion. Events will begin with a carry-in dish lunch at West Jefferson Park at 12 noon. This event is free to all alumni and their families. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. At 7 p.m., there will be dinner and dancing at Jefferson Land; ing. The cost of this event is $30 per adult. Please contact Nichole at (828) 754-0570 if you plan to attend but have not received an invitation or if you have any questions. 5:30 p.m.: Northwest Ashe High School Class of '95 will be celebrating their 10 year class reunion in the cafeteria of Ashe County Middle School. m Adv. 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Welcomes Pam Vega 828-262-3800 800-FANDANGO 25*1 210 New Market St Center June 21, Tuesday Cutters HEGAL CINEMAS REGAL 7 dinner will be catered by Smoky Mountain Barbecue and the cost is $12.50 per person and children 12 and under will get in free. Those interested in at­ tending the event should RSVP by June 8 by calling Wendy at 336-384-8800. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Tal­ ent Night will be held at Jef­ ferson Methodist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. Traditional music, storytelling and more will be featured. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students. www.REGmovlwxom IHMd e>t JVC n<5-1267 n- IM lift Ui I a» 1 *1 " 0*i I 'Refimlmmh Dm PiijM Stt«ul ftittoj Friday, June 10, 2005 eoetf «m&. 9uu to Oetot 5:00-8:00 pm Awu( Gototj, Mt Axto Cadet. AAt Custom Pumunq & Gaihm Btkem GuMeui. daiimq Puf Ga&eu) & Ftawe Skrjj, Hampton Gattonj, Ottyiwato Outy Gaftouj. Rim Rppfe GoWpuj. R.T. Htotgax Ati Gaftcuj, Softy Mu a Ewpctium. Swat! Gaftoty. Stopkwt SIcMwatot Stotlto & Gaftety. Tin Rwf, Gaftoty ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL! promoting West Jefferson's Arts District 336. S46-ARTS PAlYlfl in aid lot HP Mil im> Haws ItLJ �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Events continued from page 7A Sunday, June 26 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the New River VFD. Vacation Bible School Mission Home Baptist Church May 29-June 2 A light supper at 6:00 and classes will be from 6:30 8:30 each night. Their theme this year is Lifeway's Club VBS Beach Blast. Van transporta­ tion is available by calling Ray­ mond at 846-5321 or Paul at 877-4415. Pastor, Rev. Darien South and congregation invite all to attend. Big Laurel Church in Creston June 1-5 Starting time will be 6:45 except on the 5th when it will begin at 5:30. Everyone is welcome. For more informa­ tion, call 336-385-3054. Clifton Baptist Church June 5 Supper and VBS classes for all ages at 6:15 each night. Their theme is "Building Char­ acter with Jesus". Everyone is invited. The church is located in the Creston area. Old Fields Baptist Church June 5-9 Activities begin at 6:00 with a light meal. Classes for ages two through adults will begin at 6:30 and conclude at 8:15. Transportation is avail­ able, call 846-5361 or 8774048. Rev. Jack Miller and con­ gregation invite you to attend. Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church June 6-10 Times are 7 p.m.-9 p.m. with a construction zone theme, "Building Character Like Je­ sus". Darrel the barrel is the mascot. Classes will be avail­ able for all ages, nursery through adults. If transportation is needed please call 982-9533 after 6 p.m. Vickie Moore, VBS director, invites you to attend. Mount Jefferson Church of the Nazarene June 5-10 Join us for a High-Tech Ad­ venture from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., discovering the ultimate truthJ-Force. For more information, contact 246-9378 or 246-2624. Obids Baptist CMufCh June ,11-15 VBS Kick-off and cookout on the 11th at 3 p.m.: Classes for all ages begin at 6:30 nightly. The congregation and pastor, Rev. Tom Graybeal, invite you to attend. Friendly Grove Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS for ages 3 and up, nightly from 6:30 - 8:30 with Friday night be­ ing Family night and a cookout. Their theme is Lifeway's VBS Ramblin' Road Trip. Van trans­ portation is available by calling Earl Hardin at 246-9938. Pas­ tor, Gordon Rawls and the con­ gregation invite you to attend. New River Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS kick-off on June 11 from 1-5 p.m with meal at 5 at the Ashe Baptist Camp­ ground. There will be activities including slides, jumplines and other fun activities. Classes be­ gin on the 12th at 6:30-8:30 for all ages including adults. The theme is "Construction Zone". Call pastor Rev. Wayne Jones for more info at 877-4360. Landmark Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS Kick-off will be held June 12 at 4 p.m. with registration to follow. This year's theme is "Building Character Like Jesus" running nightly at 6:45. Van transporta­ tion is available by calling the pastor at 384-2548. Rev. Char­ lie McCoy and the congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Si­ las Creek community. First Baptist Church in West Jefferson June 13-17 VBS will run from 9 a.m.-12 noon. This year's theme is "Kingdom of the Son" which will be a week of safari adventure with Bible stories, songs, skits, creative crafts, exciting games and tasty snacks. Church pickup at Blue Ridge School, Family Central and Westwood school. Call the church at 8465141. Hope to see you there! Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 VBS kickoff with pizza and games on June 12 at 5 p.m. Classes begin at 6:45 on the 13th in the "Construc­ tion Zone" for all ages including adults. Commencement and cookout will be held 6:45 on June 17. Everyone is invited. Midway Baptist Church June 12-16 Rambling Road Trip 68:30 nightly for all kids, nursery-6th grade. Adult study will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Rev. Steve LeaShomb and congregation invite you to at­ tend. Mountain View Baptist Church June 19-June 24 There will be classes for all ages! Everyone is invited to at­ tend. Liberty Baptist Church June 12-17 Kick off begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday with hotdog sup­ per, classes begin at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Classes Monday through Thursday will be from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Commencement will be Friday night at 7 p.m. Pastor Russell Sheets and congrega­ tion invite children and adults of all ages to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church June 12-17 On Sunday, start­ ing time will be 6 p.m. Monday - Friday times will be 6:30-8:45. Commencement will be on Fri­ day. Construction Zone, Build­ ing Character with Jesus is the theme of this year's VBS. Classes will be held for all ages. For transportation, call 877-5495 or 877-1490. Rev. Chris Cox and congregation invite all. Friendship Baptist Church June 12-17 Kickoff on June 8 with Jilly Bean and her pup­ pet ministry at 6:30 with an ice cream social to follow. Sup­ per will be served at 5:15 and classes from 6:15-8:40 p.m. This year's theme will be Lifeway's Ramblin Road Trip. Ev­ eryone is welcome. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 Kickoff with pizza and games will be on the 12th at 5 p.m. Classes will begin at 6:45 each night with Construc­ tion Zone for all ages including adults. Commencement and a cookout will be held on June 17 at 6:45. Pastor Rev. Randell Green and the congregation invite all. Breakfast along Helton Creek Wildlife Club makes donation Deputy Earl Cox and Sergeant Randy Lewis of the Ashe County Sheriff s Department, show one of the bullet proof vests provided by the Ashe County Wildlife Club at the monthly meeting on May 16, 2005. Wild­ life Club Secretary, Mr. Chuck Spanbauer said, "We had funds available and wanted to support our law enforcement of­ ficers, and to make their jobs more safe." The Wildlife Club meets the third Monday of each month at Smokey Mountain Barbecue at 7 p.m. Justin Childers in concert First Baptist Church in West Jefferson is proud to present in concert a young Christian singer, Justin Childers. Justin is from the greater Atlanta area with ties to West Jefferson. He has bee singing since he was a young boy in churches and school in his area. He has been called "creative, young, talented, yet full of God-given insight and wisdom". "Masterpiece", his new album, was recorded in Atlanta and is said to be a permutation of energetic pop sounds and heart-felt God-in­ spired writing and is bound to be a hit in Christian music and will impact the lives of its listeners. Justin was named "Atlan­ ta's Most Talented Christian Teen 2003" and then began writing and recording "Mas­ terpiece", the album. Justin began 2005 with a concert in Raleigh, has contin­ ued to sing and share his tes­ timony in his home area and recently played the lead in the school spring production of "Oklahoma". Justin is also talented in art and will enter the Univer- Justin Childers sity of Georgia in August to study art education and mu­ sic. He has been taking voice lessons from the university for several years. Locally, Justin is the greatnephew of Martha and Larry Kincaid and he is the grand­ son of the former Sara McLaurin (now Bacon) of Loganville, GA. First Baptist Church is honored to present Justin and his ministry through song on Sunday, June 12, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. We invite all area churches to attend and especially invite the teenagers. A love offering will be taken for Justin. Father's Day • June 19 proof vest donated by Ashe Wildlife Club. YARD There will be a lot of ex­ citement along Helton Creek on Saturday, June 4, as catchand-release finally becomes catch-and-keep. What every fisherman needs for reeling them in on opening day is a hearty breakfast. The 3rd Annual Fisherman's Breakfast will run from 8-10 a.m. at the Hel­ ton Community Center. Door prizes will be added to this year's festivities. The breakfast will be held rain or shine. Area fishermen are invited to join the food, fun and share their tales, both fact and fiction. The breakfast menu in­ cludes eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, jelly, cooked apples, cof­ fee, and juice. It's all for a good cause since 100% of the profits will be used by the Helton Charge United Methodist Women for needs in Ashe County. The group has helped contributed to various causes and appre­ ciates your continued sup­ port. JfffECSCN PCST Citiulcvee Tard Sale Saturday June 4 th • 7 AH Women's Clothes Kids Clothes Men's Clothes Swarovski Figures Men's & Women's Shoes Kyocera SoHo Buy 1 Get 1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FREE Lands of J. D. Johnson and wife, Rebecca K. Johnson JW REEVES - VHNMOY & REEVES. PLLC, ATTOMHYS 202 EAT Mm Siwn P 0 DMWM 17, WIJT MM IUCN, NOHIH CMIXMA 28694 (1*1246-7172 - FAX (1361246 5966 - jm©, vmoy.nd.vwM com STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-SP-29 Just $29* to which recorded deed reference is hereby made for a complete description of said easement. There is located on the above-described property 3BR/2BA doublewide mobile home containli approximately 1,280 square feet with attachi garage Thla property also Includes a barn with i attached shed. with 2-year contract, while supplies last IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF J. D. Johnson and wife, Rebecca K. Johnson, Undor Foreclosure by Jimmy D. Reeves, Trustee NOTICE OF FORJCLOSURC SALE Under attd by virtue of the power of sale contained In that certain deed of trust executed by J. D. Johnson and wife. Rebecca K. Johnson, dated 24 October 2002 and recorded in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 283, at pages 1384-1374, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured, and said deed of trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction to tho highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door in Jefferson, North Carolina, at 2 00 o'clock p m on the 10th day of June. 2005, the lands conveyed in said deod of trust, the same lying and being in Horse Creek Township. Ashe County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract #5. containing 10.549 acres, as shown and dsscribod on a plat of Llttla Horse Creek, Mountainside, LLC. which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Roglstry in Plat Book 6. at page 48, to which recordad plat rafarance la hereby made for a motos and bounds description of said tract. And being the same land aa described in end conveyed by that certain deed from Mountainside. LLC to J. D. Johnson end wife. Rebecca K. Johnson, dated 20 February 2002, and of record In the Aahe County Public Registry in Book 272. at page 1970. & FREE Activation From West Jefferson travel Hwy. 88/194 toward Warrensville, turn right on Hwy. 194 toward Lansing, turn left on Joe Hampton Road, go approximately 2 miles to Johnson Farms Road on left, turn across bridge; property is located at 575 Johnson Farms Road. Lansing, NC 28643. through Father's Day Our local & regional minutes* ROLL-OVER! Ask for details. Carolina West /--Wireless At the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, whichever is greater This the 10th day of May, 2005. www.carolinawest.com • 800-235-5007 Jimmy D Reeves, Trustee West Jefferson 1447 Mt. Jefferson Road 336-219-0001 Thoro is also CONVEYED by this Indenture and this Indenture is made SUBJECT to the same right of way as set out and described In the aforementioned deod 1 Skyline Telephone West Jefferson 336-877-1350 Agents T&D Satellite Tony Lyall 336-846-3601 • 2-year contrail & qualified rate plan required Certain restrictions apply. See store. |,K detail) �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 9A ENTERTAINMENT Gallery Crawl June 10 in downtown West Jefferson On Friday, June 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., the arts district of downtown West Jefferson will come alive with folks strolling the streets perus­ ing shops for original art and hand-crafted treasures such as one of a kind paintings and photography, pottery, stained glass, quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, woodturned art, and much more. Gallery Crawl, that favor­ ite night out on the town, is back and the artistic talent is abundant. West Jeffer­ son has an eclectic group of shops, galleries and studios rep­ resenting a large and varied group ASHE COUNTY of artists who will be display, ing their latest creations. Par­ ticipating in the crawl will Stephen Shoemaker Studio, be: Acorn Gallery, Ashe Arts and Tin Roof Gallery. "Crawlers" might choose Center, Ashe Custom Fram­ ing and Gallery, Bohemia, to schedule their walking Dancing Pig Gallery, Hamp­ tour around a nice dinner ton Gallery, Originals Only, at one of the downtown eat­ River Rock Gallery, R.T. Mor­ eries or a tour of the nine gan Art Gallery, Sally Mae's downtown murals. Most gal­ Emporium, Smart Gallery, leries will offer refreshments bia, Nancy Carter, Dixie Jarman, the COUNCIL and some will offer special in-store promotions or door prize drawings throughout the evening. Street musicians will be performing and adding to the outdoor festive atmosphere. They include Appalachian Mountain Girls, Tilde Car- Mountain Overtones, Ruth and Steve Smith, Michael Bell and others. The Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring the Gallery Crawl every sec­ ond Friday night of the month starting on June 10 and con­ tinuing through October. The purpose of the monthly Gqllery Crawl is to spotlight and promote the varied artistic talents in West Jefferson on a continuing basis. Join your friends and neighbors for Gallery Crawl and experience the arts in West Jefferson! Admission to Gallery Crawl is free. Maps will be available at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jeffer­ son and at other participat­ ing galleries and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www.ashecountyarts.org. River House continues Salon Series this Sunday "Oh... it's pretty on the North Fork of the New Riv­ er!" Join Nancy SchneelochBingham, flautist, and Doug­ las James, classical guitarist, for the June 5 River House Salon Series. The perfor­ mance begins at 4 p.m. fol­ lowed by dinner. Guests are welcome to stop by anytime for a beverage and the perfor­ mance. Douglas James, profes­ sor of guitar at ASU, has ap­ peared as a classical guitarist throughout the US and Can­ ada, as well as in Europe and Mexico. He has been a fea­ tured recitalist at such nota­ ble venues as Italy's L'Estate Chitarristica sul Lago Maggiore, the Great Lakes Classi­ cal Guitar Festival at Oberlin Conservatory, Charleston's Piccolo Spoleto festival, and New York's Carnegie and Merkin Halls. In 1992 he was the top prizewinner in the Arturo Toscanini Solo guitar Competition (Italy), and twice has been awarded a NEA Solo Recitalist Fel­ lowship. James received his doctorate at the University of Arizona. Prior to joining the ASU Hayes School of Music faculty, he taught for the Uni­ versity of Texas at Browns­ ville, the University of Akron, and the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham teaches flute and directs the flute ensemble at Appa­ lachian State University's Hayes School of Music. She also performs in the faculty woodwind quintet and Harmonia Baroque, a faculty early music ensemble featur­ ing period instruments. She received a doctorate in flute performance from Florida State University, where she studied with Charles DeLaney. She has performed with the Western Piedmont Sym- Adding to her eclectic tastes in fluting, she enjoys the tra­ ditional flute style, and has studied with Chris Norman of the Baltimore Consort. Schneeloch-Bingham is also a faculty member for the Hayes School of Music's study abroad program in Ireland. Her re­ search interests include flute pedagogy, nineteenth century UAPPY1" BIRTHDAY, HAYLEY! Haley - Happy 1st FJirthday Nancy Schneeloch-Binc phony, Salisbury Symphony, Tallahassee Symphony, Win­ ston-Salem Symphony, Kingsport, and North Carolina Symphony. Dr. Schneeloch-Bingham maintains a scholarly inter­ est in Baroque performance practice and Baroque flute, Sweethart! It's am and Douglas James and has studied with Stephen Preston. She has performed in masterclass with such notable flautists as Alexa Still, Linda Chesis, Geoffrey Gilbert, Rob­ ert Dick, and Erv Monroe (on Boehm flute), and Christo­ pher Krueger and Barthold Kuijken (on Baroque flute). hard to see got* tnming one already, but we look forward to watching yon grow. Uor make life wonderful, with yonr VW Boys to perform at Civic Center The Blue Ridge Concert Series will be presented on Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m. on the stage of the Ashe Civic Center. Host band Alter­ nate Roots will be welcom­ ing The VW Boys. A VW Boys' show is a unique blend of talent con­ sisting of music, magic and comedy—a complete vari­ ety show enjoyed by audi­ ences of all ages. The VW Boys have performed a wide range of shows from Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN to openings for comedic greats such as Jerry Clower ancf Don Knotts. The VW Boys blend sev­ eral different aspects of en­ tertainment in their show. As banjo picker and singer Tim White says, "We enter­ tain folks for an hour or so and help them forget their problems for a little while." These "folks" can be mid­ dle aged, senior citizens or children (of all ages). A good portion of the VW Boys show is audience partici­ pation. The VW Boys have a way of going beyond the edge of the stage to really get an audience involved in the show. Larry McPeak says, "We are as good as our audience, but we seem to always have great audi­ ences!" The VW Boys came to­ gether several years ago when musician Tim White and magician Dave Vaught worked together on a few shows. Dave would do a magic show, and Tim's band would follow Dave's show with a bluegrass concert. This worked very well and suddenly the idea came up to combine the two shows. flute music and arranging for flute ensemble. She is an ac­ tive member of the National Flute Association and will perform at their 2003 annual convention in Las Vegas. Please call 336-9822109 for information and reservations or email riverhouse@skybest.com web­ site - www.riverhousenc.com. Tim knew Dave could pick a guitar and sing. So, why not? After a few practice ses­ sions, Dave and Tim agreed they needed a bass player and a third part harmony vocal to make the show complete. They approached bluegrass veteran and songwriter Larry McPeak about the job. Larry agreed immediately. Larry's con­ tributions of great lead and tenor vocals give the VW Boys show a tremendous lift. He also has written many songs for the group from the silly "Big Fat Earl" to serious heartwarming gospel tunes such as "Saved By the Blood." Admission for the show is $8 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Con­ cessions are available by "We Care." Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the Ashe County Arts Center at (336) 846-ARTS or Blue Moon Guitars at 336-246- 3275. The Blue Ridge Con­ cert Series is sponsored by Mount Jefferson Mortgage Company, Parker Tie Com­ pany, Inc., Roten Insurance Agency, Magic Vidfeo Miikic & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse and LonesomePine @ 1800-BLUEGRASS. beautiful smiles and sweat laughs. We thank God for you each day. We love you! Mommy and Daddy Haley - Happy First birthday, you are such a , special gift to our lives! | Love, Grammy, Paw, Josh & Jonathan*| Haley - Won are our .ftng el! Happy Birthday! Love, Papawderry & Grand maw Millie ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL DEAL FOR NEW CUSTOMERS! Glenn Zweygwdt COWIK CoHetlw High Ptones lotem 7 Slone ond gloss Photo courtesy c* the oethl THE TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS GRAND OPENING SEASON JUNE 3-JULY 16 A PILGRIMAGE OF IMAGES i Combine our Digital Cable One Star Pak with Mediacom Online"" and Save! Paintings by Jane Vance Siegle Digital One Star Pak with Stan" and Encore" FIBER OPTICS '05 A Regional Juried Quilt Competition & Exhibition Mediacom Online"11 High Speed Internet Service • Sculpture RECEPTION CELEBRATING THE FIRST EXHIBITIONS HOUSED IN THE NEW WING • Featuring Download Speeds of Up to 3 Mbps • GLENN ZWEYGARDT Up to 150 Channels of Video & Music Stare* is Where the New Hit Movies Live - Don't • TWIce as Fast as Most DSL Services In • No Phone Line Required Just See the Big Movies, Experience Them No Dialing • Up to 20 Channels of Stare* & Encore' Watch Streaming Video in Real Time • Includes Family Cable on All TVs in Your Home Share Up to Six E-mail Accounts with Your Family • No Equipment to Buy & Local Customer Service Get the Edge When Playing Online Games Friday, June 3rd, 7-9 p.m. Shuttle service available from the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center The first three exhibitions in the Center's new wing, bridge concepts and traditions. The paintings of Jane Vance Siegle bridge the stories of Appalochia with the traditions of Asia and the subcontinent. Fiber Optics bridges the world of traditional quilt making with new concepts and techniques moving toward the "art quilt." The mixed media sculptures of Glenn Zweygardt are the artist's exploration of the bridge between humans and nature. TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS 4 23 West King Street, Boone | 828/262-30 1 7 | www.furchincenter.org (^in'iSiiLweiira ©3QQiEiEiifi33D 1.866.966.CABLE 1-866-966-2225 Months! Mediacom) 6 trtt •fffler Jcre 30 2005 ana B mMM to qu*f»ngm,re«MM wount*or* Ctewtw roe Mart* to Do* tyM One SMrP* M Matacan Omr *> not* m «wMofti Dtftal Uorths '3-24 feriMauttr* SM96 Mrfram WW(heart*.* DscartKlo«»onF«te|i ~ " inrt.cr pwmtjr >m«oHM«9no«ort,to«*prt>fl pefcaga wrwcM caw S39 95; fcroHW. 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She is a W* I YoiTj^knovv&how * miVi£^ ' r 1iSjjedjari d Jiu w:i wember of honor band, Trucker, You've made us proud On your way to the top Now it's time to qraduatc And qet a job ^ I varsity basketball and soccer, tennis and )R0TC. She has won all conference awards in basketball and soccer, top awards in band and JROTC and was recognized for her academic achievements. UJith all of this, she ryLu! ftTaw riTawl m i * . M i l I . j ,i t •Shirley would!! K..k • k t f. k > k • J1 The years have been great We've sfiared vvit/iyou maintains above a 4.1? GPA in Beta Club and volunteers for community work. Great job, Heather! |I t K If §d 'iiiiiaaM WMimmmw 6y us two. BEou q »&i&h ri 5 by# jHH Tootic, Love, - ; C jy Wc arc so proud of you. 11 ucIc Mike & . | You have worked very hard to Aunt Bo6b it' •'. m attain your goals and you deserve evciything you have achieved and mkf. WE LOVE YOU AND ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. WE KNOW YOU WILL DO WELL IN WHATEVER YOU DO* t I agongratulationsi' ^l^Ncfohnson Jkroni thWbfrnKlw* Because you are to\>cd JAMIE ROTEN E^u'll nev.er Tailj ? oud'otiuou!< Just stay us you arc Mom & Dad torjesusj for, your MN i I'M t lis ffuhiReiDlans and' w i i I i i K * r *i X\"&4 more. You will soon leave for college to begin the , >4M &J Cv >y next phase of your life. Wc will miss you. but any tears shed will be tears of joy just knowing that you A A arc following your dreams. Wc will always be here 1 ^ fe. U • t help in any way wc can. o '%aJUL '/ [ W C love you with...a!l our hearts!!! Mom. Dad. Chris. Jake, Nate & Caroline LOVE. MOM. DAD & WESLEY I yv{°it ^&aAou^ I It s&emA' l t&ifc |^v*ve- ^uvn, tLe. I ojko- a> I o$f (^ocovg/ /na>v OMjd ^ou-. 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We love yon. ^ Congratulations! We are so proud of you. We Know it's been hard working and going to college full time, but through your hard work and determination you made it. May God Bless you in your teaching career and in every aspect of your life. We're so proud that you're our son. ^ We Love You I Love, Mom & Dad 4pW Mi �June 6-9, Tennis Camp @ ACHS June 6-10, Rising Stars Cheerleading Camp Q ACMS June 7-10, Rising Stars Basketball Camp @ ACMS June 7-10, The Player's Edge Soccer Camp @ BRE June 7-10, Mighty Mites Basketball Camp @ BRE TENNIS CAMP June 6-9, Rising 3rd-8th grad­ ers, 5 - 6 p.m., $35 fee Rising 9th-12th graders, 6-8 p.m., $50 fee ACHS Tennis Courts Camp Instructors: Deer Val­ ley Racquet Club Staff Contact: Vickie Herman or Logan Freeman (246-2400) This week in Ashe sports Cardinal Lanes' owners renovate bowling center by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Local residents and visi­ tors have a newly renovated and exciting entertainment site in Ashe County—Cardi­ nal Lanes in West Jefferson. Owners Mike and Helen Leserra have done a wonder­ ful job with improvements and additions to this long­ time popular activity des­ tination. From bowling to billiards, video and arcade games, and a snack bar with everything from hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken tenders and nachos to candy and snacks and the new Hunt Brothers Pizza Shoppe franchise, Car­ dinal Lanes is the place to be. A brand new addition was added this year with the in­ troduction of miniature golf. The Leserra's started with nine holes and are adding nine more for a total of 18 holes of fun for all ages. "We took over about a year and a half ago," said Mike Leserra, also owner of Mike's Mufflers. "We wanted to cre­ ate a family fun center." Cardinal Lanes offers summer and winter bowl­ ing leagues, a youth summer Photo by Linda Burchette The community is flocking to Cardinal Lanes family fun center in West Jefferson. With bowling, arcade games, miniature golf, pizza and more, there is something for all ages to enjoy. The center recently hosted bowling competitors in the Blue Ridge Senior Games. league, and moonlight bowl­ ing on Friday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Satur­ day and 2-8 p.m. on Sunday. Hours are the same for the miniature golf course with lights for after-dark golfing. The new pizza service is a big hit with the commu­ nity, said Helen Leserra, who notes that many people come by just for lunch. They will be adding an ice cream par­ lor this month, which will be run by their daughter, Ashley Leserra. Their other daugh­ ter, Erica Leserra, also helps out at the family fun center, as does full-time employee Jeremy Miller. "We specialize in birthday parties, church and youth groups, and the senior games were recently held here," said Helen Leserra, who also works as a real estate bro­ ker for Regency Properties. "Groups are welcome and we encourage them to make res­ ervations." For more information about Cardinal Lanes, call 246-7077. CARDINAL LANES Tuesday Summer League, week #2 (5.10.05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Train Wreck Bledsoe Concrete M.L. Reed Electric T & L Construction Cornerstone Fellowship Showcase Lighting 7—1 5—3 4—4 4—4 4—4 3—5 3—5 2—6 WEEKLY: High Game Scratch M.Treva 233 J.Treva 202 D.Calhoun 198 High Series Scratch M.Treva 554 G.Baugess 548 B.J.Howell 511 High Game HDCP M.Treva 259 J.Treva 227 D.Calhoun 224 High Series HDCP M. Treva 632 Jarman Sr. 604 T. Brewer 589 High Average J.Miller M.Leserra R.Frye 198 188 186 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers Train Wreck B.J.'s Bombers 699 689 631 CARDINAL LANES Tuesday Summer League, week #3 (5.17.05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. B.J.'s Bombers Mike's Mufflers Bledsoe Concrete M.L.Reed Electric Cornerstone Fellowship Train Wreck T & L Construction Showcase Lighting 9—3 8—4 7—5 . 7—5 6—6 4—8 4—8 3—9 Photos by Shane Hopkins The fun at Cardinal Lanes now includes putt-putt course (left), as well as a youth bowling league. WEEKLY: High Game Scratch G.Baugess 220 A.Bledsoe 213 J.Treva 211 High Series Scratch G.Baugess 558 M.Treva 545 A.Bledsoe 542 High Game HDCP A.Bledsoe 253 M.Reed 245 J.Treva 242 High Series HDCP A.Bledsoe 662 M.Taylor 662 J.Treva 621 High Average J.Miller G.Baugess M.Treva 191 182 CARDINAL LANES Thursday Summer League, week #2 (5.19.05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CARDINAL LANES Thursday Summer League, week #1 (5.12.05) Team #2 Ashe Co. Ford Cardinal Lanes Radio Hill Sales Swords-N-Scribe Church's Const. Corner Market Heritage 8—0 7—1 6—2 5—3 " 4—4 1—7 1—7 0—8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Team Number Two Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Swords-N-Scribe Radio Hill Sales Church's Const. Corner Market Heritage 4—0 3—1 3—1 1—3 1—3 1—3 0—4 WEEKLY: WEEKLY: High Team Average Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Train Wreck High Game Scratch V.Corona 201 G.Baugess 200 High Series Scratch J.Blevins 546 G.Baugess 539 J.Ham 533 High Game Scratch M.Leserra 234 M.Leserra 228 B.Lewis 221 High Series Scratch M.Leserra 630 B.Lewis 568 S.Stevens 526 Coming next week... High Game HDCP V.Corona 268 G.Baugess 206 High Series HDCP J.Blevins 651 J.Ham 590 G.Baugess 557 High Game HDCP M.Treva 251 S.Stevens 239 M.Leserra 238 High Series HDCP M.Leserra 681 S.Stevens 640 B.Lewis 613 Women's HG-S J.Taylor 182 Women's HG-HDCP J.Taylor 241 Women's HG-S J.Taylor 223 Women's HG-HDCP J.Taylor 282 A complete look back at the top sports events of the 2004-5 school year... Only in the Jefferson Post High Average M.Leserra B.Lewis J.Blevins High Team Average Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Radio Hill Sales 190 189 182 High Average M.Leserra B.Lewis S.Stevens 661 650 603 High Team Average Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Radio Hill Sales 659 654 576 �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Bikers to show support for Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway's most increasing user group will have the opportunity to show support for one of the nations most popular riding destinations on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the private sup­ porting foundation for the Blue Ridge Parkway, has ar­ ranged with one of North Car­ olina's top attractions, Grand­ father Mountain, to have an exclusive experience of all day and after hours access on one of the longest days of the year and a reserved din­ ner at the Nature Museum of Grandfather Mountain. A special breakfast has been arranged for the group on Sunday morning by the chefs at the Parkway Cafe in Blowing Rock. Tours of the High Country back country have also been mapped for the off-pavement enthusiasts. Dr. Houck Medford, the Foundation's executive direc­ tor, says "this group of Park­ way aficionados has always favored the Parkway, and given the opportunity to pay homage to this national land­ mark - the event is expected to be very popular". Antici­ pating a large turnout and only limited seating for din­ ner, participation is only by advanced reservation. The Town of Blowing Rock will also be hosting its popu­ lar Art in the Park all day Saturday. This event draws some of the top craftsmen in the southeast. Camping is available on the Blue Ridge Parkway on a first-come first-serve basis at nearby Price Lake. A lim­ ited number of sites are avail­ able by reservations through the National Park Service campground reservation line 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.ReserveUSA.com The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the private and professional fund rais­ ing organization for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its authority to request and receive funds on behalf of the Blue Ridge Parkway is vested in a coop­ erative agreement with the National Park Service and Department of Interior. The Foundation can be contacted at P.O. Box 10427, WinstonSalem, NC, 27108, by phone, 336.721.0260; or internet www.brpfoundation.org. Event information at www. brpfoundation.org/BMW.php. Photo by Hugh Morton The Blue Ridge Parkway is an increasingly popular ride for motorcyclists. GREETINGS FROM THE HERITAGE BOYS... YOUR LOCALLY OWNED CHEVROLET LEADER RIGHT HERE IN THE HEART OF THE HIGH COUNTRY y WhatT have to tell you now thrills us^mSEtSm because of what it means to YOU! NS At Heritage Chevrolet in Ashe County... Now thru July 5th kLL Customers can buy a NEW Chevrolet for an average of $1,500 under our cost for the vehicle! LISTEN CAREFULLY.... THIS IS UNPRECEDENTED!!! ANY NEW CHEVROLET CAN BE YOURS FOR AN AVERAGE OF $1,500 BELOW MY COST! EVEN GM SUPPLIERS WILL SAVE AN AVERAGE OF $1,200 OFF OF THEIR NORMAL CHEVROLET SUPPLIER DISCOUNTS! FRIENDS-.THAT'S NOT ALL... REBATES AND BONUS CASH REDUCE YOUR COST EVEN FURTHER J FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN ACTUAL SAVINGS! Not Even the President of Chevrolet Can Buy a NEW Chevrolet Cheaper than YOU! i ""H Wild Bill" Seven RIGHT NOW!!! AT HERITAGE CHEVROLET!!! Heritage Chevrolet in Downtown West Jefferson, NC We are the Heartbeat of the High Country in the New American Revolution of Chevrolet! Visit us NOW. Before June Ends for the LOWEST Prices on New Chevrolets in your Grandfather's Lifetime * Jesse "Dr. Crcdil D.L. Jones "Dr. Deal" # Mary McAlcar ^ Frank "Hillbilly" Cohk- Jennifer Jones Theresa Hunkapillcr Carol Blevins VMIWZET 5 0 2 JEFFERSON AVE. * DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON 336-246-8806 • 800-380-2228 m g'J Neil Church NeilChuat www.savewithheritage.com f �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY. JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 3B Expect Success with Six New Twists on Garden Favorites! It's that time of year again: Spring, Mother's Day and time to plant the garden. "Each year gardeners have great inten­ tions to try new plants," says Brooke Place, retail brand manager of Ball Horticultural Company, the world's largest breeder-producer of ornamental plants. "But when they walk into the garden center they are overwhelmed with all the choices and end up buying what they know they can grow." The good news for people who want to update their garden look with something new this spring is that there are now "brands" of flowers and plants that are "goofproof." These flowers are easy to grow and care for because they have been selected by experts who recognize su­ per-performers. This should be music to the ears of mil­ lions of gardeners who have been left feeling frustrated by poor garden results. "Ball knows that breed­ ing is what separates the strong from the weak. When a gardener picks out plants in the garden center, it's not always obvious which plants are going to do well over the season. A, well-bred-plant will resist disease, toJerdtd?'1 more variations in the weath­ er and growing conditions, and be heartier and full," explains Place. "We grow Simply Beautiful plants because they are strong, vigorous plants that deliver easy garden success. The combination of good breed­ ing with our high standards for growing finished plants V EXPLORE THE EXOTIC: Tropical looks are all the rage. Update your con­ tainers with Fusion Impatiens in hot new iridescent colors that really smolder — Glow, Heat, Infrared, Radiance, and Sunset. Mix and match colors or go monochromatic, the pizzazz is dazzling. These huge flower heads are held high above the foliage for a striking show of hot colors that are sure to grab your attention. Plant them in beds, baskets, or any- bright light conditions. SOPHISTICATED SUM­ MER SNAPDRAGONS: AngelMist Angelonia are free-flowering beauties with orchid like blooms that look like old fashioned snapdrag­ ons. and dry condi- r tions and love the / - / / / / / heat. Try ; , / the unique mounding Spreading Petunias and watch them multiply! Easy Wave is more mounded than their sister Wave and you can plant them earlier in the season than other petunias. Easy Wave prefers full %' -? trailing basket variety; •tf- deep rose. Beautiful log home features 2,900 HLA, 2.6 acre lot, storage building, chef's kitchen, covered porch and more! Priced to sell: $285,000 y of ARA where you'd plant traditional impatiens. BOOM WITHOUT BLOOM: Foliage is hot this spring, and the bigger the better. New from Simply Beautiful is Kong Coleus, the big boom without the bloom. When you see it you'll want to call it "King" Kong Coleus! It's fabulous foliage, the leaves are as big as a gorilla's hand and the colors are amazingly vivid and rich, newly released tri-colored Kong Mosaic is a show-stopper! Kong loves the outdoors in full shade but can also be used inside in it'll quickly fill your baskets and containers to their brims and overflow with a cascad­ ing cachet of color growing 6 inches tall and spreading to 16 inches. The upright AngelMist is perfect up­ date for beds, borders or even as a home garden cut flower. Their large orchid-like blooms show off a bounti­ ful mist of sophisticated, statuesque style growing 24 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches. AngelMist trailing varieties are avail­ able in Basket White and • Basket Purple. Thb An­ gelMist upright varieties are available in many colors... new this spring arc Lavender Stripe, and a white. PERPETUAL PETUNIAS: Tired of pinching and pluck­ ing your petunias? Wish­ ing they'd spread and fill in more? Try Easy Wave Courtesy of ARA Content "Put Your Trust In Number One" g|| Heritage Realty Ashe. Inc. d/b/a . Am, 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Ontuifc. Business 336-246-2664 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED Real Estate for Your World ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity 131957. BRANDIWOOD ESTATES - Beautiful large brick home is great for growing family or room to breathe! This 5BR/4BA home features gas fireplace, heat pump, garden tub. full basement, w/car storage and 2 car attached garage. Home overlooks a small pond. There are too many features to mention! $429,000 131585. NORTH CAROLINA DREAMS - This 3BR/ 3BA log home features 2246 square feet of living space on a private setting overlooking a pond in Grassy Creek. Also, features large screened porch, decks. Great Room w/ stone fireplace, large Master Suite and the lower level is heated and partially finished w/full bath. $299,000. 131984. BEAUTIFUL CREEK FRONT HOME - This cute 2BR/IBA brick home has been remodeled and has lots of attic storage w/a small BR upstairs. A great 1 car attached garage w/workshop area & nice lawn. Views 131935. HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD This 2BR/1BA singlewide mobile home is located on a nice 0.557 acre lot and is convenient to Boone. West Jefferson and Wilkes. Also, features front porch to enjoy the mountain views. $43,000. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Roby Poe Road (336) 982-6020 too! $119,000. iim significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home'.' • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified move into! homebuycr with an average (or above average) income who wants Take a look today: $155,995 to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. • There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations |6F placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment Brick rancher on full basement features hardwoods, masonry fireplace, 5.5 acre lot and Helton Creek fishing! Call Today: $144,900 BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN REALTY Butch Siders 336-977-8836 sun, moist soil, and a good feeding with an all-purpose fertilizer every two weeks, especially when planted in containers. Look for the brand new Easy Wave Red, the very first true red Wave petunia. If you want perpet­ ual petal power, pick Easy Wave Petunias! GLORIOUS GROUNDCOVER Flowers Galore! Each Simply Beautiful Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced ondition and is ready to Content Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI home loan? • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage home is in excellent r « - § • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a This Rayfield Acres a / i • should make it easier for gardeners to select plants that they can expect suc­ cess with". This spring look for a wide range of Simply Beautiful plants includ­ ing these six goof-proof annuals: TWICE AS NICE: If you want twice the petal power, try double flowers like Fiesta Double Impatiens or Double Wave petunias. The Fiesta Double Impa­ tiens are one of the easiest plants to grow in the shade and they spread with twice the flower power. These plants are covered with double "rose- like" blooms that will make people think you are growing roses in the shade, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. Hassle-free, you don't need to pinch to keep them lush aha Full. Fiesta Rose is the new hot color this spring. For sunny spots, try the Double Wave petunias. These blooming machines spread up to 3 feet in a season and are great in the landscape or in containers! Colors range from lilac to V \ \' ' aWM /J / p r Landmark Lantana plant spreads up to 2 feet by almost 2 feet! This gor­ geous groundcover was bred specifically for landscape use. Landmark is a bloom­ ing landscape lovely, with flower heads similar to small geraniums. It's perfect for mass plantings, maintain­ ing control, mounding and filling in beautifully with a bounty of color. Plant in any sunny spot. Landmark loves the heat and also performs well in cooler climates. Try new Flame Improved and new White. Most people know a gar­ dening guru-type, but the majority of gardeners are admittedly shy to try new plants, or blame themselves for less than stellar results. Simply Beautiful hopes to change that and give garden­ ers flowers that get great results with minimum fuss. To add new twist and a little "spring" to your gar­ den, see photos, get more information and care tips, or find places to buy Simply Beautiful plants visit www. simplybeautifulgardens.com. Barker Stone & Landscape Supplies ALL TYPES BUILDING STONE I6" & 18" PAVERS BRICK ( HIPS FLAGSTONE 8" WALL BLOCK WHITE STONE VA. FIELDSTONE MULCH RIVER ROCK WE DELIVER! WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF CONCRETE STATUES ratios used by most conventional loans. • 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. • This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% Co. $129,000. bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. • Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI lot. Located near NC Gamelands. Would make a great summer home or mobile or camper lot. $12,000. 131952. MAJESTIC VIEWS - This 32.18 acre tract offers 360 degree, panoramic guarantee. • Reliable income and good credit arc required. views at 3700+ ft., elevation-survey, boundaries painted. Own the very best w/25 minutes to Boone. 20 to Mtn City. TN & 30 minutes to Jeffersons. Road in and If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. ready for a Visionary! $349,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS. CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21hcntagercally.com (as created by Kastransit Communications) I ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS I Main Street = Discount •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Balh & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quills & Shams lo match k^HERE ON FRIDAYS! 2 Columns x 3 Inches ONLY 20.69 •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 336-384-3945 Open Monday • Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM Call or come by and see ~"Peggy about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC Located 2 miles on Deep Ford Road, off H»y 194 or Old Hwy 16 in Lansing Land Listings; 131603. BEAUTIFUL HOME IN JEFFERSON LANDING - Play a round of golf or relax by the pool. Gorgeous 3BR/2BA features oak floors & cabinets, great layout, private deck & beautifully landscaped. This gated community offers swimming pool, ten­ nis courts. 18 hole golf course & dining facilities. $256,900. 131944. RUSHING, NOISY CREEK - On this beautiful 0.6 acre, mostly, level loan available to average households. • Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government AND AMISH FURNITURE!! Phone: 336-384-3703 or Cell: 336-977-3253 •*«! *** 131601. GREAT POTENTIAL - Just needs a little tender loving care. Being sold in "as is" condition. Wraparound deck on main level with winter view. Nice neighborhood in southern Ashe mm inimum One Month Commitment real estate or related businesses n Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run �FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 4B JEFFERSON POST Architecture Word Search Architect Building Design Drafting Model Pagoda Pyramid Skyscraper Stupa Ziggurar Circle these words thdt deal with Architecture thdt you will find dcross, down, bdckwdrds, dnd didgondlty O D E L G R A M D 2 3 I E s Q D B W G A G M H c Y K O N 1 S G O 1 T B J 1 S A E U K T F H T P N D C R H F S M R J U A D C A R V A L X P T X 7 P F A P U T s Y N A K Y S C R A p E R E I L D 1 N G 1 V I J Early architecture is generally centered around religious beliefs. These architectural forms are the Egyptian pyramid, the Sumerian ziggurat, the Hindu stupa, and the Japanese pagoda. Later the Greeks mastered architecture with their use of massive columns. E Z Architecture is the design of buildings, drawn by people known as architects. Architecture is not just construction. Thought is needed to plan the layout of a building. Construction is what makes architecture come to life. O D 2 K F R 11 Modern architecture has become more like modern art. Buildings have become works of art to their creators. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most influential architects of our time has helped to make buildings more beautiful than ever before as well as extremely functional. He has designed not only great houses, but museums and office buildings as well. Draw your own House Plan • Architects draw plans for houses as well as office buildings. On the left is a house plan to give you ideas. Use your imagination. Math Quiz -Architects must be veiy good in math. Do the problems below and keep your math skills in shape. —1 / fC5 a 1 * ar#*Mw I 8cl'l(fr SAtft «9(c Ot.fi Kl^wwiiiV I/ mm** i WH _J Ck A Special Thank You to All our Sponsors. 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FfW THiNwS ARE MORE MEMORABLE THAN SEE'Nv A FLOCK OF *itit V. OVER IN FORMATION.' PAS&lNv , SOMETIMES THE Bt* B«», INSTEAD OF MISRATlNw, RljWAiN YEAR-RCUND IN TWElR FAVORITE AREA, AND THEY MAY BECOME 1 Cam A.-A i£ESE FFEP LARGELY ON VEGETABLE AND A PATCH OF NEW MATTER, BOTH ON LANP ANT IN WATER.. iRASS I* A rfREAT HXF CCV*6t 0« NEWLY 1 SEEPED YAAD OA ifAWfN THUS SKPPINO ENOUGH ft THE vEESE i A FLOCK OF MVS CAN CAUSE MUCH PAALWt re A DELICACY FOR THEM THEIR METHOD OF FEEDING ENSURES THAT ALL '"SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE' A PROBLEM FOflD FOR THOSE BRlNwlNi UP THE REAR BACK OF A FLOCK PRESS AHEAD. FORCING THE FRONT OF THE L.NE TO FEED RAPIDLY.. MISTER BREGER ByDaveBreger Lighterside HOCUS-FOCUS every Friday in the Jefferson Post 'D'you HAFTA be interested in readin' all our neighbors' labels? Salome's Stars Week of June 6, 2005 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Still operating under a full head of self-esteem makes you want to tackle a matter you had shied away from. OK. But be sure to arm yourself with facts before you make a move. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That smart move you re­ cently made caught the at­ tention of a lot of people, in­ cluding some with financial deals to offer. Use your Taurean wariness to check them out thoroughly. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Shyness might keep you from asking for more in­ formation on a potentially important matter. But your curiosity grows stronger by midweek and gives you the impetus for data-gathering. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on too many tasks may not be the wise thing to do at this time. You might overspend both your physi­ cal and emotional energy re­ serves, and have to miss out on some upcoming events. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to keep your spending at ©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved an affordable level. Splurg­ ing now—especially on cred­ it—could create a problem if your finances are too low for you to take advantage of a possible opportunity. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) You might not ap­ prove of a colleague's behav­ ior over much of the week. But don't play the judgmen­ tal Virgo card here. As al­ ways, check the facts before you assume the worst. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Coping with an old issue that has suddenly re-emerged could take a big toll on your emotional ener­ gies. Decide whether you re­ ally want to pursue the pos­ sibilities here. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) For all your skill in keeping your secrets safe, you could be unwit­ tingly letting one slip out by the way you're behaving in that new relationship. Are congratulations soon to be in order? SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ ber 22 to December 21) Good old-fashioned horse sense could help you get around those who unknowingly or deliberately put obstacles in your way. Ignore the con­ fusion and follow your own lead. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A puzzling attitude change in a colleague from friendly to chilly might stem from a long-hidden re­ sentment suddenly bubbling up. An open and honest talk should resolve the problem. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This week, many ever-generous Aquar­ ians might find themselves feeling an acquisitive urge. If so, indulge it. You've earned the right to treat yourself to wonderful things. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to get a lot of advice on how to go about implementing your plans. But once you've sorted it all out, you'll probably find that, once again, your way will be the best way. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy the quiet times of your life, but when you're in the mood, you can throw a party everyone will want to go to. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. FATHER'S DAY JUNE 19TH, 2.005 'SHE PROCEEDS NX ...PROM A N TO PROT7UC€ RECIPE SHE KEEPS A FANTASTIC . REFERRING TO... 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' INSTALLED Any Size Double-Hung r> Receive G i f t s I Send your entry to: Attn: Sandra Dad Contest • Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Avenue in West Jefferson �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted Need a new job? including cost estimates and simple floor plans. 3. Assist in locating contractors. 4. Attend preconstruction conferences. 5. Conduct periodic inspections of rehabilitation and con­ struction activities. 6. Take photographs of rehabilitation and relocation activities. 7. Prepare necessary change orders. 8. Provide any other technical assistance related to the timely implementation of the rehabilitation/relocation program. Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Physicians Office Has Immediate Opening For A Nurse. Position Is Full-Time (M-F) With Benefits. Please Call 264-5150 To Inquire. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 4 FAMILY YARD SALE JUNE 4th 7AM-UNTIL Linens, Household Items, Clothes-Tod­ dler Boy, Lady Clothes, Toys, Car Seat, Motorized Bat­ tery Operated Childs 4 Wheeler. 260-Garage/Yard Sales JEFFERSON POST EMPLOYEE YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 4th 7:30 AM-UNTIL All Kinds of Great Items. LOCATION Jefferson Post Parking Lot 300Miscellaneous 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale For Sale By Owner 336-846-0056 1999 Sundowner 3 horse Trailer Slant with Livng Quarters $23,000 1968 Chevy Stepside Pickup $8,900 1970 International Dump truck $4,000 1989 Silverado Suburban $4500 1989 21.6'SK 2000 Skeeter Base Boat Yamaha 200 HP V-6 $8900 1928 Model A Sedan $9800 1996 Car Trailer $4500 1984 200M 3 Wheeler 2003 XLT Supercab 4x4 Ford Ranger 4.0L SOHC V6-Engine 5-spd Automatic O/D Transmission- Sonic Blue, 16" Aluminum Wheels, CD player, 20K miles Phone 336-384-3149 $16,500.00 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Westvlew Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonFri 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Short Distane Workforce and SAVE A Lot! Development HOWARD FAMILY CLASSIFIED program is seeking ENTERPRISES MULTI-FAMILY DEADLINES LOCATION employee to serve in DBA Mountain City YARD SALE Llncare Parking Lot public information role Mobile Homes. Shop JUNE 4th Tuesday's paper Close To and to coordinate re­ with us for your Dream 7AM-UNTIL Carolina Printing (Friday 9:00 am) gional one-stop career Home. Our motto is center system. Major Friday's paper "First in Quality, Household Items, FEATURING: HOME responsibilities include (Wednesday Sales, Service and Clothing, Glassware. INTERIORS & GIFTS communicating the pur­ 9:00 am) Selection." Linens, And Much Janet Hamm's Big poses of the workforce Located on 421 bypass More. Sale $600 development system to IMPORTANT in Mountain City TN. Proposals should 2000 Mitsubishi Frl. June 3rd & Sat. Craftsman Edger $80 the community through INFORMATION Call 1-800-244-9654 include: Montero Sport LS LOCATION June 4th development and Tiller 12.5 Cu-ln-5-HP 1. Description of for more information. 4x4. Auto, 4th Street On Right 8:00 AM-8:00 PM production of various $85 490-Houses/ In the case of an error approach to be taken in PS/PB/AC/AM/FM/CD. On Hwy 16. (Take publications and docu­ Craftsman Riding Land Home Apts. for Sale on our part, credit will addressing the scope Clean, Like new AT Right on Cook Street Open House Sale ments; maintaining mower 10HP $110 Packages!!! Several be given for the first in­ of services described Tires $8500/OBO Call & Take Second Left Week of June 6thGreat Home with communications Troy-Bilt Chipper Listings.. Too correct run only. The above. 336-877-8475 On Dogwood Circle.) June 10th. Fabulous views located between workforce or­ VAC $500 Numerous to Mention! Jefferson Post is not 2. Description of staff­ 219 Dogwood Circle, Home Interiors: It's in a quiet neighborhood ganizations: oversee­ 5 HP Air Broom $65 Home and Land responsible for incor­ ing. A brief resume of 430-Rooms, Jefferson Shopping Made Easy. with state maintained ing coordination of GE Dishwasher $75 Starting at Just rect copy submitted by the individuals involved Look For Signs. Shop by Better Apts., Houses road. Main floor offers JobLink Centers Frigidaire Microwave $450.00 a Month... the advertiser or in the project will be re­ Homes & Gardens living room, kitchen, throughout seven$75 For Rent Why Rent?? Call ' for typographical errors quired. YARD & BAKE SALE Collection. BIG county region; partici­ sun room, master Frigidaire Electric Today!!! Horton which do not lessen the 3. Description of JUNE 4th 2 Bedroom trailer and discounts this pating in community bedroom with 1/2 bath. Stove $100 Homes of Wilkesboro value of the ad. inspection and con­ 7AM-UNTIL Apartment for rent. week only. meetings and events. 3 Br, 1/2 basement Kenmore Dryer $75 336-973-7488 struction experience. West Jefferson 8:00 AM-1:00 PM offers outside entrance Mail orders should be May research and pre­ Include any experience LOCATION Call 336-246-6737 Single Wide Special: pare grant with full bath, bedroom, 310-Musical sent with payment to: with state or federal Calvery Baptist 8am - 4pm LOCATION 14x72, 3 Bedroom 2 applications. kitchen and laundry housing programs, and Church IJ M(tka J M[•W Janet Hamm Bath. Vinyl Siding and Education and Em­ room. Located on .5 Classified Advertising knowledge of From Jefferson Ave, 585 Soup Bean 2 BR, 1 BA Apt. on We lease Pianos. Shingle Roof! Energy ployment Experience: acres with 10x12 The Jefferson Post regulations regarding Turn On Buck Mtn. Nikanor Rd, West Jef­ Branch Rd New & Used Grands. Efficient! A Great Deal Bachelor's degree in metal building. lead-based paint and PO Box 808 St,To Locus St, We Creston NC 28615 ferson. No pets. $350 We buy, sell, tune, at Just $21,995.00 journalism or communi­ For more information asbestos. West Jefferson, NC are at the End. Need Directions /mo, includes water & move, refinish & Delivered and Setup cations preferred with call 336-982-9353 4. Hourly fee schedule 28694 please call sewer & W/D on prem­ rebuild pianos. and 5 yr Warranty. Call combination of public for all personnel to be YARD SALE 336-385-1725 ises. Dep required. Call Acme - Piano Man For Details... Horton relations journalism or House As Is: With 50 involved in the project. (We accept personal FRI JUNE 3 828-898-1900 or 800-745-3950 Homes of Wilkesboro public administration A. of Land. Ashe check, Visa or Master Please provide a GARAGE SALE 12:00 828-260-0923 336-973-7488 experience. Working Card) County. 2417 Big maximum not-to-exSAT JUNE 4 JUNE 3rd & 4th 330-Pets knowledge of govern­ Applications are now Laurel Rd. Creston, NC ceed fee for each 7 AM-UNTIL 8 TO 3 Spend No Money ment or policy boards; Telephone: being accepted for In County Phone housing unit. RAIN OR SHINE Did you know that if Until We Get You A extensive knowledge of (336) 846-7164 Housing for 336-385-3117 Women's Clothing, you are giving away Loan!!! No Credit? Bad and experience with Fax: Senior Citizens (June 12-June 17) Proposals from Whatnots, Old Ra­ Come find some great an animal or item , Credit? Slow Credit? various computer soft­ (336) 846-7165 at Spruce Hills interested individuals Home Phone dios, clocks. Record deals with more NEW you can list it for free We Have Several ware programs/usage. Apartments in or firms will be 434-845-7826 Players, Old Records, AVON and more new in the Classifieds. Programs Available Other Minimum Quali­ evaluated based on the e-mail: West Jefferson. NC Old Crock families! Call 846-7164 for To Help You Get fications: Impeccable classified ffl jeffersonpost.c following criteria: 'One bedroom, Churn,Dolls, Trolls, All Everyone is Welcome 500-Mobile more information Reestablished Horton written and oral com­ om 1. Experience and unfurnished energy Kinds of Stuff. Some­ Homes of Wilkesboro Homes for Sale Web: munication skills' ability Free Kittens To A efficient apartments qualifications, thing For Everybody. LOCATION: 336-973-7488 www.jeffersonpost.com to work independently; 4 Bedroom With Den! Good Home especially as related to 'Handicapped Vivian Osborne's excellent research, Cream Colored & Compare the Construc­ housing rehabilitation accessible LOCATION Home 266 Davis Rd. 530-Lots~& 30-Special interviewing, and or­ White Tan tion and Price. We "Rent based on and inspections Phyllis Neaves Crumpler, NC 28617 ganizational skills; Acreage Notices Call (336) 384-8810 Won't be Beat!!! This services. applicants income Across From The 336-982-3722 must be able to work Home Setup and 2. Responsiveness to Section 8 assistance Old Jefferson 13 +/- acres on NC/VA If you have left k7'1:likfll: against inflexible dead­ Delivered for Only High Country Council available 340-Sporting School. line, good building lots, pictures with us lines. Must provide KITS $49,995.00. Horton of Governments staff, 303 W. Main St. good view of White Top Goods & PLEASE remember to work samples demon­ Are available at the Homes of Wilkesboro County staff, home­ Jefferson Mountain, 2 springs come in and pick strating knowledge and Equipment Jefferson Post for 336-973-7488 owners, and Look For Signs with Timber. Call them up. skills. Knowledge of purchase. Each kit contractors to allow 828-466-1825 or FOR SALE federal workforce includes: 6 Signs ARE YOU LOOKING efficient administration GARAGE SALE For more information, 704-454-5398 THANKYOU programs strongly 60 Price Stickers FOR A GOOD of the program. Call 336-246-9163 SAT. JUNE 4th 2005 please leave message Gary Fisher Tassajara Jefferson Post preferred. 6 Directional Arrows DEAL? 3. Fee schedule TDD# 1-800-735-2962 WILL BEGIN AT Men's 21 Gear To Apply: All three of Marking Pen PUBLISHER S NOTICE: Check out the ads 45 Acres in Big Horse 7:30 AM Mountain bike. Extra Condos For Rent the following must be All real estate advertising Inventory & Tip Sheet. in the Classified Creek with great views. High Country Council In this newspaper is sub­ small frame perfect for On Ashe Lake In West submitted for consider­ For only $5.95 each section. Several building sites, of Governments will ject to the Fair Housing Act Lots of Yard Sale 10-15 years old. 2.1 Jefferson. Security ation: writing sample, which makes It illegal to 14 miles from West negotiate a fee with the Items. Including YARD SALES Best Deal Going!! Primal Raptor tires, Deposit Required. advertise any preferences. completed High Jefferson For more selected consultant Glassware, Kitchen Limitation or discrimination Advertise your yard 1620 Sq Ft! 3 Bedroom Gripshift Gripper and (336) 846-5060 Country Council of information call based on race, color, based on the project Items, Baskets, 2 Bath, Quality sale in this space. DT stainless steel Governments applica­ religion, sex. handicap, budget. Consultant 336-384-4228 Decorative Items. FOR QUICK Construction! Order spokes. Navy blue tion, and resume. tinancial status or national must agree to comply Sheets, Bedspreads & origin includes children un For Sale 2.25 acres 1 time $9.50 and Pick Your Own frame w/yellow text. Applications are RESULTS! der the age ot tS living with with all Equal Curtains. New Quilts 2 times $15.00 Comes with on Sunnyside Drive Colors...Only available at High Need to advertise a parents or legal custodians, Employment & New Baby Quitt9. ! • speedometer and bike pregnant women 4 people Country Council of fl,. $49.995.00WitJ,;^^ ^in Jefferson; NC plffce for rent? List It Opportunity, Section 3 securing custody of chil­ Copy along with rack. Great bike...just $60,000 Governments or at Appliances ana 5 Year dren under IB. This news­ and other applicable lo­ LOCATION in our "for rent" payment have to be outgrew it! Valued at Call 336-385-6121www.regiond.org. Warranty....Delivery paper will not knowingly cal, State and Federal 202 Valleyview Dr. in our office by sections. over $400...selling for accept any advertising tor and Setup Included. Applicants are to regulations. High Jefferson, NC 4th FSBO lots available legal estate which is in these deadlines: $300. Call Deb- day­ complete application Call Sandra at For Details Call Horton violation of the, law. Our Country Council of House on Right. in Quail Ridge time 336-846-7164 or document including Homes of Wilkesboro readers are here by 336-846-7164 Governments is an Subdivision located Tues. paper No later Informed that all dwellings EEO Data Sheet, Pro­ nighttime 336-384336-973-7488 GARAGE SALE Equal Opportunity advertised in this newspa­ between Boone and then -Fri. 9 am fessional/Supervisory 4352. Mobile Home in East SAT. JUNE 4th per are available on equal Employer. Foreclosures and West Jefferson No Fri. paper - No later and Computer Adden­ Jefferson. 2 BR/2 BA, 8AM-1PM opportunity basis. To com­ Reposl! Mobiles/Modulars 350-Wanted to then -Wed. 9 am plain of discrimination call dum only. Applications Dishwasher, A/C, RAIN OR SHINE Proposals should be Call Tommy Aiken HUD toll-free at Prices starting in will be accepted until Deck, Storage Building. Buy Or Swap 1-800-669-9777. directed to: 336-927-2788 Hurry!! the 30's. Two inch space for position is filled; how­ No Indoor Pets. The toll-telephone number Men, Women & Only a Few Left. www.quailridge for the hearing Impaired is the above costs. ever applicants are $400/month, GRUBB Children's Clothing. Phillip Trew, Director estates.com 1-800-927-9275. encouraged to apply $350/security deposit. LOGGING Lots of Girl's Clothes, of Planning and Call 336-982-4354 promptly to: Try (336)846-3781 Toys, Home 275-Produce Wants to buy large Development 40-Lost & Found Personnel Office Furnishings and Much or small tracts of High Country Council Cabbage Plants For High Country Council More. Have you found an of Governments timber. ALSO: Sale. of Governments animal or item? Have PO Box 1820 Land with or Lamberts. PO Box 1820 LOCATION you lost a favorite pet Boone, NC (336) 246-7268 without timber. Boone, NC 28607 Last Home on or item? Advertise it in 828-265-5434 Call: Jim Grubb EOE Blackburn St. Across 290-Horses & the Jefferson Post for extension 121 828/265-5434 336-877-2330 The 4-Lane From FREE. Ad will run Livestock Ashe for 2 weeks. REQUEST FOR 260-Garage/Yard 370-Cars/Vans Appliance. Call 846-7164 For Sale: Appaloosa PROPOSALS Sales for Sale . Gelding, 5 yrs old. Lost At Blue Ridge Let our Classified Ads For more information, PROVISION Elementary School On go 3 FAMILY YARD 2002 Dodge Dakota, call 336-977-9309. OF HOUSING to work for You! Monday, May 16th. SALE 4x4, extra cab, V-8, REHABILITATION Call us at 846-7164 A Silver LG Flip Phone. JUNE 4th CD, AC, Cruise. Great For Sale: Registered INSPECTION If Found, Please Call 8AM-UNTIL No phone calls please, apply in person. truck. $16,800. Call Appaloosa Mare, SERVICES HUGE 5 FAMILY 336-246-8993 WEATHER 336-384-1047. 6 years old. Call YARD SALE 102 North Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson PERMITTING 336-977-9309 for High Country Council SAT. JUNE 4th, 2005 LOCATION 90-Elderly Care more info. Classifieds Work! of Governments 7:30 AM-UNTIL Old Hwy 16,4 Miles currently administers Will Stay With Elderly For Sale: Registered from Jefferson Stop­ several Community Or Clean Homes Shoes-Womens Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. light On Past Bristol Call us at 846-7164 Development Block Wednesday Only. &Boys, Curtains, old. Rides and easy Baptist Church. Grants (CDBG) from Call After 5 PM. Draperies, Valances, keeper. Call 3322, Home Above FOR SALE the NC Department of (336) 982-3287 Sheers, Bedspreads, 336-977-9309 for Santa's Sleigh Shop Commerce, Division of Many Full Size Sheet more information . Rare 1973 Pontiac 100-General Community Assistance. 4 FAMILY YARD Sets, Small Kitchen Trans Am, 455 original The funds are used for Services Appliances, Baking SALE motor matching housing rehabilitation Dishes, Floral Ar­ JUNE 4th numbers, has been and housing relocation STRATFORD 7:30AM-UNTIL rangements, Baby rebuilt, manual For Clifford B. Harrold activities on 26 homes HEARING AID Crib, Girls Clothing transmission with 4 in Alleghany, Ashe, CENTER-SALES, Girls Clothing sizes size 18 mo. to size 3, 363 Buffalo Meadows Rd. West Jefferson, NC speed new interior, and Watauga Counties. Service on most some 4's. Boy's cloth­ 0-18 mo. & 8-12, Boys new door panels, sail Directions: From Hwy. 221 @ Intersection 163-194 Relocation refers to all makes. 502 Thur­ Clothing sizes 0-3T, ing-pants & lots of panels, rare rear demolition of existing ston Street , Winston Turn N. On 194 - Go 4.1 mi. - Turn L on Buffalo Rd. size 12's, Youth Women's & Men's defogger, red paint structure, and place­ Salem, Phone 768Sizes, Name Brands Clothing, Toys, Porch Go 3.3 mi. - Turn R on Buffalo Meadows Rd. - House 363 good condition. ment of mobile or mod­ 1177, Res. 468-8802. (Abercrombie & Fitch, Furniture, Coffee & $10,500 ular home on same Bill Shugart, Partial Listing: Glassware-Hull-McCoy-Fenton-Princess HouseEnd Table, Bedspread etc) Ladies clothing, call 982-8154 Leave A site. High Country sizes med.lg. & xand Curtains. Depression-Milk glass-Costume jewelry-China-16 pc. Place setting-Cur­ Message. Council of 140-Help Wanted large. Men's clothing, rier & Ives-Oil lamps-Coleman lanterns-Gun cabinet-Metal shelves-300 w Governments is For Sale 2001 LOCATION size med. shirts and E-Commerce soliciting proposals for Pioneer stereo-Maple desk-China cabinet-Couch-Chair-Recliner-Cherry FordTarus 31,000 State Drywall in pants, Christmas DecBusiness the following inspection miles. $6000.00 Warrensville orations, Baskets, desk-Porcelain dolls-Paintings & prints-Home Interior-Whirlpool washerLocated Near Mouth of services necessary to Call 336-385-6021 Many Other House­ Kenmore dryer-Westlnghouse upright freezer-Kelvinator chest freezerWilson in Grayson 300implement the CDBG Classifieds hold Items Too Nu­ County Needs People project: Old singer sewing machine-Old sled-Deer tree stand-5 gal. & 15 gal. 380-Trucks & Miscellaneous merous To Mention. Excited About Working 1. Provide initial in­ automatic deer feeder-Tool boxes-Tools-Medalist drill press-Router table 4x4s for Sale make "Cents' In A Challenging, Fastspections of the select­ BUYING OR LOCATION w/router-Roll around work table-Electric compound miter saw-Black & Paced Environment ed homes to determine SELLING? At The Home of SHOPPING FOR A Decker 8" table saw-Ammo reloading bench and Helping to Grow "Cents make needed repairs. BANK ON THE Dot McNeill 4X4? Our Company. Must 2. Prepare detailed JEFFERSON POST w/accessories-Fishing rods & reels-Wheel barrow-Joiner-Husky 51/2 HP 126 Knollview Dr. Keep Checking the Have Excellent Com­ work write-ups, CLASSIFIEDS. Jefferson, NC Classified Ads. Dollars" rear tine tlller-4x8 trailer w/title-Compost tumbler-Sm. garden wagonputer and Telephone Skills and Be Willing To Garden sprinkler & hose-Stihl weed eater 5 HP MTD shredder-MTD 18 1/2 Take On A Variety of HP 42" riding mower w/grass catcher-Wt. Bench w/wt set-Cast iron patic Responsibilities. set-8 Ft. Windmill-Patio furniture-Gas grill-Plastic truck tool box-Gas Please Call cans-Ryobi 2 HP garden tiller. 276-579-7211 and Provide Resume Guns-Remington 870 12 g. pump shotgun-Old Bay State 12 g. (single and References. llie Classifieds! MICHAEL'S 102 NORTH We are currently accepting applications for all positions. Experience in a high volume a plus. ABSOLUTE AUCTION H For all the latest news, turn to The Jefferson Post, your hometown er PERSONAL PROPERTY - MOVING SALE SAT. JUNE 4, 2005 - 9:30 AM 25 WOODY'S FIREWORKS Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply In person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Hwy 421-1 mile from NC line Trade, TN 423-727-7171 has the largest Fireworks and Mortar Shell Assortments In East Tennessee 1-888-813-6506 Owner Bobbie Jean Hill CELEBRATE THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS! shot) shotgun-410 Mossberg shotgun mod. 183T-308 Browning lever action w/scope-Black powd. gun mod. 87BLR w/scope-Savage mod. 115 bold action 22 cal. & much, much, more! "'Buy the Best for Less" REAL FIREWORKS Terms: CASH OR GOOD CHECK - 5% Buyers Premium Preview 1 Hr. before sale • Items must be removed Day of Sale - Auction­ eer is not responsible for any discrepancies or inaccuracies in advertis­ ing or for any additions or deletions - Not responsible for accidents. Food Available Virginia-Carolina Auction Co. 9993 Hwy 16 N. Grassy Creek, NC Auctioneer: WJ Rutherford NCAL#6925 Ph: 336-384-4200 •Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all printed materials. ) �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 530-Lots & Acreage 1145-Steel Buildings Land for sale. Check it out for a small piece of Heaven! marleylandinvestments.com STEEL BUILDINGS Display buildings needed in your area IMMEDIATELY. Become part of a marketing and promo­ tion campaign that can save thousands and earn money! Limited # available CALL NOW 1-800-222-6335 ext. 1558 Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email 1160-Tree Service 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care NORTHWEST LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1195-Legals RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals Budget Hearing A copy of the proposed budget for New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Sub­ stance Abuse for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 is now available for public inspection in the Mental Health Office, 221 West Main Street, Jefferson,. NC. A public hearing will be held June 30, 2005 at Avery Senior Center, 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, NC at 7:00 PM. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Madge Reeves Shepherd, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the un­ dersigned at PO Box 114, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 on or before the 5th day of Septem­ ber, 2005, or this 1195-Legals Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the under­ signed. This the 31st day of May, 2005. William Eugene Shepherd John Reeves Shepherd Co-Executors for the Estate of Madge Reeves Shepherd WANTED: Your Classified Ads 846-7164 MR BUY THIS SPACE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Jimmy Dallas Lyalls, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 1290 Deep Ford Rd., Lansing, NC 28643 on or before the 15th day of August. 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 10th day of May, 2005. Dorothy B. Lyalls Executrix for the Estate of Jimmy Dallas Lyalls NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Barnes Oliver, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the un­ dersigned at 1053 East 3rd Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 on or before the 15th day of August, 2005 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 6th day of May, 2005. Jim Oliver, Executor for the Estate of Elizabeth Barnes Oliver NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Virginia Ruth Shepherd, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2219 NC Hwy, NC 88 W., West Jefferson, NC 28694, on or before the 22nd day of August, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to FOR ONLY $50°° PER MONTH That's 8-10 ads per month! 13,000 newspapers per week Contact Sandra at 336-246-7164 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. action be taxed against the defendant: 5. For such other and further relief as the plaintiff may be entitled to. STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 30th day of June, 2005, and upon your failure to do so. the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ancil Ella Graham, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned to Valeta Starnes c/o VANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Car­ olina 28694. on or before the 15th day of August, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. race, religion, color, national origin, age. sex, or disability shall be excluded from par­ ticipation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organiza­ tion's programs or activities. This the 16th day of May, 2005. Dale M. Shepherd Executor for the Estate of Virginia Ruth Shepherd STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 04-CVD CARLOYN R. BENNETT Plaintiff, TO: KENNETH H. BENNETT TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above civil matter. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: 1. For an absolute divorce: 2. That the plaintiff be awarded primary legal and physical custody of Trevor Charles Bennett: 3. The defendant be ordered to pay child support in the amount of Five Hundred ($500) Dollars per month be­ ginning on 1 May 2005. 4. That the cost of this Moving or Improving? Find everything you need to rent, buy, sell, add on or furnish a home in the Post Classifieds. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Emogene Setzer Adams, de­ ceased, of Jefferson, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of Emogene Setzer Adams TO PRESENT them to the undersigned on or be­ fore September, 3, 2005, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the to Es­ tate will please make immediate payment. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondis­ crimination compliance efforts is Julie O'DellMichie, Director of Em­ ployee Development. Any individual, or specific class of individ­ uals, who feels that this organization has sub­ jected them to discrimi­ nation may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization: or the Secretary, U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Adminis­ trator. Rural Utilities Service, Washington, D. C. 20250. Com­ plaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimina­ tion. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Valeta Starnes Jimmy D. Reeves, Resident Process Agent P.O. Drawer 67 202 E. Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 Jimmy D. Reeves, Attorney for Estate of Ancil Ella Graham c/o Vannoy & Reeves, PLLC P.O. Drawer 67 202 E. Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 DIAMONDS ARhNT A GIRL'S IMS f FRIEND. R|OS (us EMPORIUM KENNELS Lisa cTjones 0wner 10 S. 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AAOS Eye strain from computer use is the number one complaint of office workers. Talk to your eyecare professional about computer eye­ wear to help prevent eye strain. Statement of Nondiscrimination Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corpora­ tion is the recipient of Federal financial assis­ tance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. De­ partment of Agriculture, and is subject to the This the 27th day of provisions of Title VI of May, 2005. the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Larry E. Klutz, Section 504 of the Administrator Rehabilitation Act of 2805 Northwood Blvd. 1973, as amended, the Winter Park, FL 32789 Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Donald M. Watson. Jr. and the rules and di Santi Watson Capua regulations of the U.S. & Wilson Department of Agricul­ P.O. Box 193, ture which provide that Boone, NC 28607 no person in the United States on the basis of •3- DOG GROOMING WAV KAWJ r IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-E-143 U€*uU • Livingroom • Diningroom • Bedroom NOTICE TO CREDITORS This 5th day of May, 2005. ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF SERVICE QF PROCESS BY_ PUBLICATION 846-7164 VANNOY & REEVES By: Jimmy D. Reeves P.O. Drawer 67 West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 (336) 246-7172 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA KENNETH H. BENNETT Defendant. The Jefferson P OST DATED THIS 20th day of May, 2005. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF vs FT*- COUNTRY TREASURES EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY 1195-Legals Backboe Senvice All Types of Grading • Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building AND JVC A TV'S & HOME THEATRES zenith^^- Ashe Co unty, dSsi? ) • 0Q.S'"Pfor | eat TV; J y Authorized Technicians On Board H 1 30 Plus Years Experience txrt«t*c4S 982-3335 Tnack Hoe, DozeK & 20 Years Experience A Excelled Excellent Work at an Excellent Price FREE ESTIMATES* INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 I �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST _____ COMMUNITY N EWS Dance recital at Blue Ridge Photo courtesy of Dina Coffey Jo's Gymnastics and Dance Class held their annu­ al recital at Blue Ridge Elementary School auditori­ um on May 16. Participating in the event were, from left, front row: Ashley Denney, Brooklyn Avery; second row: Brooklyn Sheets,Taylor Sharpe, Madison Shepherd; third row: Savannah Scott, Cheyenne Brewer, Rachel Coffey, Kathryn Bard; back row: Miranda Hopkins, Lyndse Holman, Annsley Roberts, Kassie Compton, Jo Snyder. Male German Shepherd Mix 10 months okt 5 months old Kindergarten classes end year with play Found in Laurel Springs Are On Thursday, May 26, the Kindergarten classes of Pat Maltba, Brenda Davis, and Kelly Vannoy thrilled audi­ ences once again with their 3rd annual musical produc­ tion! This year, the groups performed the musical E-I-EI-OOPS! The children danced and sang their way into everyone's heart, telling the story of Ma­ dame Cow, a cow who just wouldn't moo. All the farmers and farmyard friends worked together to help her learn to moo. The moral of the story was the value of encouragement to others. Following the musical, a group of parent volunteers hosted a hotdog hoe-down for the cast and their families. It was a wonderful way to finish up a great Kindergarten year! i « i i NOTICE OF F RIDAY • J U N E 1 0 " ' A T 2 : O O P M O N T H E T HIRD F LOOR OF THE A SHE C OUNTY C OURTHOUSE 2023 Joe Little Road • South Fork of the New River FIVE RIVER FRONT/ RIVER VIEW TRACTS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERfC 05-SP-16 ELIZABETH STEWART and husband DAVERN STEWART. Petitioners vs. ROBERT WILLIAMS, and JAMES WILLIAM WILLIAMS Respondents NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order entered garage. Signs are on the The property will be property. apartment, and a large covered deck facing the river. sold in 5 tracts with new There is also a large metal storage building on this legal descriptions based by the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County in tract. This tract is also bordered by a stream with a small waterfall. Old Legal Description: on a current survey as fol­ signed Commissioner will, on the 10th day of June, BEGINNING on a stake lows: 2005, on the Third Floor of the Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson, North Carolina, at 2:00 p.m. offer for sale to the highest cash bidders, on the river bank, running Tract I: River front tract Tracts 3 and 4 will be conveyed a 45 foot N 4 W 40 poles to a stake; consisting of 2.262 acres right of way from the Joe Little Road parallel to the then N 77 E 10 poles to a with a barn and stream division line of Tracts 1 and 2. Tracts 1 and 2 will the following described house and land located in stake; then N 65 E 41-2/5 and 206.22 frontage on be sold subject to this right of way. Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina poles to a cucumber; then the South Fork of the New located at 2023 Joe Little Road on the South Fork of S 59 E 2-3/5 poles to a River. the New River: stake in the public road; Tract 2: River front tract then S 84 W 16 poles to a consisting of 1.989 acres 29A, A71-339.1 et .seq., of the North Carolina Gen­ Directions to Property: stake; then S 65 W 47 2/5 with a barn and stream eral Statutes. At the time of sale, each high bidder From the US 221/Highway 88 intersection at poles to the BEGINNING, and 220.44 frontage on shall be required to make a deposit in the amount of Vannoy Construction in Jefferson, go .4 mile on containing 13 acres, 116 the South Fork of the New five (5%) of the bid price or Seven Hundred Fifty Highway 88 East toward Jefferson Landing. Turn poles; and being the land River. ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater. the above captioned special proceeding, the under­ left on Don Walters Road and go 1.2 miles until the described in deed from Tract 3: River view tract hardtop ends at Joe Little Road. Go 1.9 miles on Joe Cordie Bare and husband, consisting of 1.360 acres. Little Road along the river to 2023 Joe Little Road. Oscar Bare, to Roger C. Currently in White Pine Property joins the South Fork of the New River and Jones and wife, Irene includcjrthcbri^ Jones, dated December 20, 1960, and of record in The sale shall be conducted pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained in Article timber with long range nvcr views. the Office of Register of Deeds of Tract 4: River view tract consisting Ashe County in Book C-4, page 140. of 2.202 acres. Currently in White Pine timber with long range river And being the same land described views. This tract is bordered by a in and conveyed by that certain deed stream with a small waterfall. from Gaither V. Lovelace to Robert Tract 5: The house tract consisting C. Williams and wife, Anne Margaret of 2.937 acres with 224.92 frontage Williams, dated 30 January 1968, and of the South Fork of the New River. of record in the Ashe County Public A 3 bedroom, 3 bath brick and wood Registry in Book P-4, at page 471. house is located on the above tract. The house has a full basement, an attached 2 car garage with efficiency Oavul Jolly. Attorney Phono: .3 36.<)77.28(M) Email: djollvC^skvlvsi.coin This the 20th day of May, 2005. David Jolly, Commissioner �Ashe County High School's May life take you as high as your dreams will go. �PAGE 2C FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FRIBUTE TO GRADUATES fer to Caldwell for architec­ ture and maybe getting a real estate licence, then spend time with Megan Lawrence. Rachel Lynn Bard Jessica Marie Bare Amanda Danielle Absher Parents: Dane and Geneva Absher of Crumpler Honors: 10-FFA Chapter Degree Sports/Band/Other: 9Chorus; 10-FFA; 11-FFA; 12FFA, Photography Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and major in early childhood development, then transfer toASU. Steven Mark Absher West Jefferson Parents: Rita Anderson Lewis of Lansing and Johnny Anderson (deceased) Honors: 9-A/B Honor Roll Other: 9-FFA; 10,11-FHA, Masonry, Construction;12Masonry, Construction, Apprentice at Auto Body Shop, Part-time work at Jefferson Landing, hobbies include restoring muscle cars Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and continue working. pmi Parents: Mark and Vicki Absher of West Jefferson Sports/Band/Other: 9Varsity Soccer, JV Basketball; 10-Varsity Soccer, JV BasketbalKBest Hustle);llVarsity Soccer (All conference, Best Offensive); 12-Varsity Soccer (All Conference, Best Offensive), Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling Future Plans: Attend Wingate University to major in computer engineering and play soccer on an athletic scholarship. Matthew Tyler Alexander Cody Winfield Anderson Joseph Frank Badger Tuckerdale Parents: Dean and Evelyn Badger of Tuckerdale Honors: 11-Beta Club; 12-Beta Club, Spanish Honor Society Future Plans: Attend WCC with an undecided major. Joshua David Baldwin West Jefferson Parent: Rebeca Faircloth of West Jefferson Sports: 9-12 Weight Training Future Plans: Attend Ashley Dawn Barnes Crumpler Wesley Mitchell Barker Parents: Robin and Brandon Miller of Warrensville, Mitchell and Pam Barker of Glendale Springs Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A/B Honor Roll,Academic Award; 10FFA Vice-president, A/B Honor Roll, Academic Award, FFA Dairy Foods team mem­ ber-placed 2nd in state; 11-Beta Club, FFA Vicepresident, A/B Honor Roll, Academic Award, selected for induction into National Honor Roll, National Society of High School Scholars nominee; 12-Beta Club, FFA President, Ashe County Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, Rotary Club, FFA Proficiency Award, Spanish Honor Society, Lynn Brown Slater Memorial Scholarship winner $3000 Sports/Band/Other: 912 FFA member, Educational Talent Search member; 10-12 personal entrepreneurship greenhouse business;ll-12 Beta Club; 12-Rotary Club, Spanish Honor Society Future Plans: Attend WCC for two years and transfer to NC State University to go into horticulture field with concentration in business management, then live in the mountains. tin Parents: Jimmy and Kim Barnes of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 10National Honor Roll;11Junior Marshal, Beta Club, Governor's Page, Governor's School nominee;12-Morehead nominee, Beta Club Sports/Band/Other:9JV Cheerleader, HOSA;10Varsity Cheerleader, DREAM Team, HOSA, Rotary, Ashe Youth Leadership;ll-12 Varsity Cheerleader, DREAM Team, HOSA, Rotary; 12CNA certification Future Plans: Attend a four year university and major in health sciences. Leadership Outstanding Dedication, Outstanding Member;11-Congressional Youth Leadership, High Country Youth Summit, Student Leader, Directors Award for Band, Outstanding Dedication, Outstanding Leader;12-Ashe Optimist Representative, Drum Major, WCU Leadership Academy, Outstanding Band Member, Spanish Honor Society Band/Other: 9-12 Marching Band, Symphonic Band;10-Percussion E n s e m b l e ;11 - H o n o r s Symphonic Band;12-Drum Major of Marching Band, Steel Drum Band, Honors Symphonic Band Future Plans: Attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro and obtain a degree in business adminis­ tration. Jessica Renee Boothe Ashleigh Margaret Branton Natasha Hope Bledsoe Ginger Lynn Brown Melinda Lou Blevins Jacob Wayne Bennett Parents: Deliliah Blevins of Lansing and Ricky Blevins of Bristol, Va. Future Plans: Attend Wilkes for nursing and work part time. Parents: Tony Curtis Brown (deceased) and Martha Brown of Crumpler Clubs: 9-12 Photography Club president; 9-10 Upward Bound Future Plans: Attend WCC and receive a degree in culinary arts. Jeannette Leigh Brown West Jefferson Parents: Fe Tan Brown and Michael Brown Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-10, A/B Honor Roll; 10- Academic Excellence in Honors World Cultures; 11- Academic Parents: Steve Bennett of Lansing and JoAnne Coe of Boone Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Academic Excellence, Outstanding Band Member; 10-AUAmerican Scholar, Ashe Youth Excellence in Spanish Oldham Salutes the Graduates of our Associates! GRADUATE'S NAME: SkyLine membership corp. www.skyline.org OLDHAM PARENT: Tomi Erin McClure Brandy Hardin Sunnie Testerman Charity Dollar Tabitha Dancy Congratulations Graduates! Ashe County High School Class of 2005 GRADUATE OF: Ashe County High School Ashe County High School Wytheville Community College Watauga High School Wilkes Community College Tommy & Diana McClure Ken & Tammy Hardin Dale Testerman Alan Dollar Debbie Dancy Since 1857 Qldham Bee-lieve in Your Dreams! I, �JEFFERSON POST FRIPAY/ JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 3C TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES Nominated for Who's Who Among American High School Students and Nominated for National Honor Society Sports/Band/Other: 9.Varsity Cross Country, Most Improved Varsity Soccer, bCA, Kinetics; 10-Best Defensive Varsitv Soccer, kinetics; 11-All Conference and Captain of Varsity Soccer, Kinetics, Rotary Club Beta Club; 12- Kinetics, Rotary Club, Beta Club Future Plans: Attend Indian River Community College in Florida to be an RN. Brandon Michael Burress Parents: Mike and Gina Burress Future Plans: To pursue a career in taxidermy. Anthony Brett Calloway Parents: Greg and Shelia Calloway of Jefferson Sports:9-Football,Track; 10-Football;12-Football Future Plans? I plan to follow my father's footsteps and work for a living. Steven Andrew Carazo II Parent: Maureen Chauncey Sports/Other: 12-Soccer, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Student Webmaster Future Plans: Attend WCC for two years, then ASU four years and major in com­ puter programming. Meghan Katherine Brown Parents: Timothy and Jennifer Brown of Ashe County Honors: 12-A/B Honor Roll Sports/Band/Other: 9Concert Band;10-Softball, Symphonic Band, Marching Band;ll-Honor Symphonic Band and Marching Band;12Honor Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Percussion, HOSA Future Plans: To become a nurse, make money and maybe someday have a family- Wesley Carroll Lance Bunton Other: 9-Chorus, 4-H; 10 4-H;ll-4-H;12-Chorus Future Plans: Attend WCC for a few years for early childhood education and then start my own daycare. Trathen Keith Cheek Fleetwood Joshua Ray Cox Jennifer Lynn Cockman West Jefferson Parents: Rodney and Lisa Cheek of Fleetwood Clubs/Other: 10 Ma­ sonry; 11-12 FFA sentinel Future Plans: Diary Farm Parents: Keith and Ginny Cockman of West Jefferson Spor ts/B and/Other:9JV Volleyball, JV Softball; 10Soflball, Beta Club, Rotary Club, SADD, FCA, work, gym, swimming Future Plans: Attend ASU and major in political science with a concentration in pre-law. Upon gradua­ tion, I plan to transfer to law school, hopefully at Chapel Hill. Parents: Donny and Martha Cox of Boggs com­ munity Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-FFA;10Chapter Award FFA.VICA Award in construction;11FFA State award Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 FFA;10-11 Masonry Club Future Plans: I plan to work after school. I'm going to work with Cox Construction and farm. Hopefully, within a few years I will be farming full time. I want to get mar­ ried and live my life in Ashe County. Mica Amber Crouse Parents: Ricky Allen and Kimberly Sue Isaacs of Ethan Trevor Lansing Chrisawn Honors/Awards/ Parents: Darrell and Scholarships: 9-Mythology Rebbecca Chrisawn of West Award, A/B Honor Roll; 10Jefferson Academic Awards in World Honors/Awards/ Geography, Algebra II, French Scholarships: 11-National Youth Leadership Forum I & II, A Honor Roll, Academic Sports/Band/Other: 10Achievement Award; 11-A 12 FBLA; 10-Chess Club;12Honor Roll,Honors Chemistry FCA;9-12 JROTC Academic Award, Academic Future Plans: Attend Achievement Award, Perfect ASU and major in informa­ tion systems. Attendance, CTP English III Academic Award, Beta Club; 12-Academic Achievement Benjamin Ray Award Clark Sports/Band/Other: 9Concert Band; 10-Marching Band, Symphonic Band, French Club; 11-Marching Kayla Amber Band, Symphonic Band, Carter French Club, Beta Club, Parents: Eddie Carter and Kristina Ann Cox Orange Bowl participant;12Lesia Carter of Crumpler Crumpler Marching Band, Symphonic Honors/Awards/ Parents: Rick and Doreen Paula Jesusa Scholarships:9-FCA, Band, French Club, Beta Cox A/B Honor' Roll, Scholar Cornejo Sports/Band/Other: Club Athlete, Academic Excellence Future Plans: Attend Parents: Porfirio and Soccer, FTA and Outdoor Club, Award;10- DREAM Team, Mark of Eden Cosmetology WCC then transfer to anoth­ Norma Cornejo of Creston A/B Honor Roll, Scholar er college and get a degree in H o n o r s / A w a r d s / School Future Plans: I plan to Athlete, Academic Excellence psychology or forensics. Scholarships: 9-A/B become a cosmetologist. Award;ll-DREAM Team, Honor Roll, JROTC LET 1 Beta Club, Scholar Athlete, Dustin Aaron Ribbon;10-Who's Who Among Academic Excellence American High School Clark Award;11-DREAM Team, Parents: Kenneth and Students, JROTC LET 2 Beta Club, Scholar Athlete, Ribbon, Community Service Academic Excellence Award, Ann Clark of Fleetwood H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Ribbon;ll-A Honor Roll Excellence in Drafting Award;12-DREAM Team, Scholarships: 9-A/B Honor Ribbon, Community Service Beta Club, Spanish Honor Roll;10-HighestClass Average Ribbon, School Spirit Ribbon, Society, Scholar Athlete, in JROTC, A/B Honor Roll;11- LET 3 Ribbon, Memorial Day Academic Excellence Award, A/B Honor Roll;12-A/B Honor Ribbon;12-Spanish Honor Roll NC Scholar Society Sports/Band/Other: 9-11 Sports/Band/Other:9-JV Other: 9-11 JROTC JROTC, 12-Fleetwood Fire Soccer,10-12 Varsity Soccer Future Plans: Attend Future Plans: Attend Dept. Volunteer Fireman WCC for two years, then Future Plans: Enroll in Brandi Jane North Carolina State Catawba Valley Community transfer to a four year uni­ University and major in com­ Creed Chantel Rose versity or to Texas Medical munication disorders/speech College and hopefully become Parents: Christina a paramedic in either Ashe, Branch and major in pediat­ Darnell therapy. Osborne and Paul Creed Watauga or Wilkes County. ric nursing. *1* a M fH a Congratulations t e tf'auty f y tfet the Summed We're proud of you! Set your goals high and you'll go far. Congratulations Great Graduate Gifts Available!!! to the 2005 Class! GRADS! Nails • Pedicures & Manicures • Hair Care • Diet Products TOBACCO & CANDLE OUTLET 773 East Main Street Jefferson, N( 246-3789 (Zutten't, Hgs Great Speciaj8 on Lo,/on & Tannjng ge(j Packages! Seniors: Cm Out & Save 10% Off 5 Month Tanning Package •c ^ ss s-••• ••••• '• . SS>&&•;•:•;•: •; •.S«S£5S0Sis.S. XX S&%S8*2? 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Hamlet, "Starvling" - A Midsummer Night's Dream;12- Directed "You Can't Be Too Careful" Future Plans: Attend High Point University and get a master's degree in psy­ chology. Ginger Hopson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A/B Honor Roll, Academic Award;10Scholar Athlete, A/B Honor Roll, Academic Award;11Scholar Athlete; 11- 12 Beta Club, A/B Honor Roll, Academic Award Sports/Band/Other: 9-JV Volleyball, JV Softball;10-JV Volleyball (Captain,MVP) JV Softball;10-12 Varsity Girls Basketball Scorekeeper;llVarsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball (Best Hitter);12Varsity Volleyball (All Conference-Honorable Mention, Best Hitter, Captain), Varsity Softball (All Conference-Honorable Mention, Captain) Future Plans: Attend WCC for two years while playing volleyball, then transfer to a four year college to receive my master's degree in accounting. Mandy Suzanne Eller Jeffery Ryan Eastridge Parent: Jeff Eastridge of Creston Robert Michael DePalma West Jefferson Parents: Michael and Annette DePalma of West Jefferson Sport s/Band/Other: 9-12 FCA;11-12 SWAT;12National Arts Honors Society, TSA; 9-Art I;10-Art II, Ceramics I;ll-Art III, Ceramics II, Crafts I;12-Art IV, Ceramics III Future Plans: Attend WCC for two years then transfer to an art school somewhere. Parents: Junior and Rita Eller of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Academic Award, Scholar Athlete;10Academic Award,Scholar Athlete, Acceptance into NC Renaissance program;11Flag Corps Most Improved, Academic Award, Scholar Athlete;12-Spanish Honor Society, Flag Corps Captain, Lettered four years in soccer Sports/Band/Other: 912 Varsity Soccer, Marching Band, Educational Talent Search, ACYC;9-Symphonic Band, Drama Club, Math Club;10-Symphonic Band, Outdoor Club;ll-Flag Corps, SWAT Club, Beta Club, Quiz Bowl Club, Math Club;12-Flag Corps, SWAT Club, Rotary Club, Beta Club, Photography Club Future Pldns: Attend Caldwell Community College for two years, then transfer to ASU to receive my nursing licenses and to receive my BSN. Casey Coldiron Ellis Jeremy Ryan Eldreth Melissa Danielle Dyer West Jefferson Parents: Robin Dyer and Mitchell Dyer Clubs: FBLA -Vice President and National Arts Honor Society Future Plans: Computer Science Briana Marie Day Congratulations Parents: Rev. Kevin and Class of 2005 Parents: Johnny Eldreth and Debbie Eldreth of Jefferson Other: 9-11 JROTC Future Plans: Attend WCC, then enter the mili­ tary Parents: Rick Ellis and Betty Ellis of Lansing Future Plans: Attend WCC for my RN. Parents: Mitchell and Pam Ellis of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-JV Football MVP, Academic Excellence, Varsity Track (Lettered), Drafting Award; 9-12 Scholar Athlete Award;10JV Basketball MVP, Varsity Football (Lettered);ll-Beta Club, Varsity Football Most Improved, Varsity Basketball Top 3 Award, Wendy's High School Heisman Nominee, Junior Marshall;12-Varsity Football All Conference All Northwest Region MVP, Rushing Record, Best Offensive Back, Spanish Honor Society, NC Scholar, Beta Club, Varsity Basketball MVP and Most Steals Award Sports/Band/Other: 9-JV Basketball, JV Football, Varsity Track, FBLA;10-Varsity Football, JV Basketball, DREAM Team;ll-Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, AAU Basketball, DREAM Team, Student Council Rep.;12Varsity Football,Varsity Basketball, DREAM Team, GRADUATION 2005 Volunteer work at Segraves Care Center Future Plans: Go to Caldwell Community College and become a registered nurse. Elizabeth Renee Fournier Fleetwood Parents: Joyce Fournier and Robert Fournier of Fleetwood Sports/Band/Other: 11- 4H Club, Beta Club; 12Outdoor Club, Rotary Club, 4H Club Future Plans: Attend UNC-G to major in psychol­ ogy- ¥ William Kevin Faircloth Amy Christina Faw Justin Lee Dugger Parents: Larry and Sue Davis of Crumpler Clubs/Other: Outdoor Club, Good Deed Doers Club, SADD Club, New Home Baptist Church Future Plans: Get Associate's Degree in horti­ culture and a landscape con­ tracting .license. Steven Allen Ellis Lansing Parents: Kay Phillips of Laurel Springs and Larry Phillips of Lansing Future Plans: Undecided Timothy Christopher Edwards Jada Denise Davis Crumpler Student Council, Student Body Vice-President Future Plans: Attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington, pursuing athletic training and possi­ bly minoring in economics or Spanish. Kevin Ryan Francis Parents: Joan S. Faw and Allen C. Faw of Crumpler Clubs: FFA, SADD, Beta Club Future Plans: Attend WCC and become a RN. While taking classes, I hope to still be working at Leviton as a mechanic. John Louis Ferranto Creston Parent: Linda Ferranto Future Plans: Work Molly Lynn Fields Parents: Rhonda Fields and William Fields of West Jefferson Clubs/Honors/Other: HOSA and Honor Roll, Amy Colleen Furches Parents: Dwight and Jeana Furches of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 NC Scholar Athlete, A Honor Roll;12-Park Scholarship, Teaching Fellows Sports/Band/Other: 912 Varsity Basketball;10-12 DREAM Team;ll-12 Beta Club Future Plans:Attend NC State University and major in biology. Wishing You The Best For A Successful Future! "Sewing the area's building supplies for 69 years'' Affordable Quality with Dependable Sen ice COIMGRATULATIOIMS TO THE 44 Congra tula turns CLASS OF 2005 To The 2005 Seniors99 MILLER INSURANCE 101 Gates Lane Insurance Planners/Consultants Downtown West Jefferson 336-246-7151 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5C FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES Tyler Lanier Gamble Parents: Marc and Cheryl Gamble of Fleetwood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A Honor Roll, NCHSAA Scholar Athlete, NCYSA Kepher Cup State Champion;10-A/B Honor Roll, JV Basketball Coaches Award, NCHSAA Scholar Athlete;ll-Junior Marshall, Beta Club, Wofford Scholar, A Honor Roll, Varsity Soccer MVP, Spanish Honors Society,Quiz Bowl Regional Runner-up;12-Morehead Scholarship Regional Finalist, Varsity Soccer Coaches Award, A/B Honor Roll, WKBC Broadcasting Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9Varsity Soccer, JV Basketball, Student Council, Ashe Youth Leadership Program;10Varsity Soccer, JV Basketball Captain, Project 540, DREAM Team, Quiz Bow.;11-Varsity Soccer Captain, Quiz Bowl Captain, Student Council, DREAM Team, .Beta Club District Vice-President;12Varsity Soccer Captain, Student Body President, Quiz Bowl Captain, DREAM Team, Beta Club District VP Future Plans: Attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double major in political science and com­ munication, pursue a degree in law. Ezra Gardiner Parents: Be Gardiner of West Jefferson and Jennifer Gardiner of Creston Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete Basketball; 10-A/B Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete-Soccer, Tennis, Basketball; 11-A/ B Honor Roll, Who's Who Among High School Students, Scholar Athlete-Soccer,Track, Tennis,Beta Club;12-Who's Who Among High School Students, Scholar AthleteSoccer, Beta Club, $25,000 in grants and school based scholarships from Pratt Institute Sports/Band/Other:9JV Basketball, Marching Band;10-JV Basketball-Most Improved, Marching Band, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Tennis;11-Varsity Soccer, Indoor Track, Varsity TennisHonorable Mention All Conference Future Plans: I am attending Pratt Institute in New York City, planning to major in residential architec­ ture. I would like to open my own firm upon completing my education. Varsity Soccer;11-Percussion Ensemble, Beta Club, Track, Varsity Soccer;12-Percussion Ensemble, Beta Club, Student Council, Track, Varsity Soccer Future Plans:Attend ASU for four years and have tons of fun while studying science for a degree. David Charles Gift Lee Susanne Giles Parents: Jacob and Petra Giles of Fleetwood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Earth Science Certificate of Achievement, Perfect Attendance, Selected for District Math Competition, 9-12 A Honor Roll;10-Adv. Math-Trig Certificate of Achievement, Ashe Youth Leadership;11-Junior Marshall;12-Nurse Scholars Program, Nominee of Morehead Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 912 HOSA, Rotary Club;9-JV Soccer;10-Varsity Soccer;11Indoor Track, Beta Club;12Beta Club, Outdoor Club, Work at Frasiers as busboy, Skyline Scholarship nomi­ nee Future Plans: I plan to attend UNC-Greensboro and msyor in pediatric nursing. Parents: Karen and Dennis Calhoun of Warrensville Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Academic Award, Honor Roll;10Academic Award,Highest Average Awards, Honor Roll;ll-Junior Marshall, Beta Club, Honor Roll;12Beta Club, NC Scholar Award, NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship, Prospective Teachers Scholarship, Western Carolina Computer Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9-10 JV Football, JV Basketball;1112 Varsity Football, Varsity Katie Denise Basketball, Varsity Track Goodman Future Plans: Attend Parents: Jim and Kim Western Carolina University, study secondary education Goodman of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ and biology and become a Cody Aaron Scholarships: 9-12 HOSA, high school biology teacher Garn and, hopefully, coach on the Kinetics Club, NCHSAA Scholar Athlete,A/B Honor Parents: Steve and Kim side. Roll (Local and National);10Garn of Creston Best Defensive PlayerHonors/Awards/ Basketball, All TournamentScholarships: 9-12 Basketball, Homecoming Academic Excellence Award; Court attendants 1-Beta 9-Band Director's Award in Club,Academic ExcellencesPercussion, Concert Band Club,HOSA Club Award;10-Outstanding Band Beta president, Optimist Club, performance CTP, English II Rotary Club, Homecoming award of High Achievement, Letter in Track, Soccer;11Court attendant, Varsity Best Steel Drummer of 2004, Cheerleading-Most Spirit Team Recognition in Varsity Award,Nurse Scholars Track, Varsity Soccer;12Recipient $5000 per year, University of North Carolina Academic Scholarship $6000 Board of Governor's Award, per year Lenior-Rhyne Eagle Scout Award, National College Honor Roll, Centennial Scholarship NCSU Nominee, BREMCO Scholarship Nominee Sports/Band/Other: 9-Concert Band, Track;10Percussion Ensemble, Track, Congratulations to the Ashe County fiusky 2005 CUss Jrom CD.xck & the 0Ang W.vrrcnsDillc Drug Store k fjtry 88 West \ WAvrenstulle 384-3900 /' Rameshwargir Subhashgir Goswami Parent: Calvin Green of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ S c holar ships: 1 0 Greenhand Degree FFA;11Perfect Attendance, Chapter Degree FFA Sports/Band/Other: 9Golf Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and continue my employment at WJ Hardware. Parents: Subhashgir Goswami and Jaleshwan Goswami of Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 10 - Highest Achievement Award in Earth Sciencejll-Highest Achievement Award in Algebra II and Geometry;12Spanish Honor Society Award, Emory & Henry Grant, Golden Leaf Grant Clubs: 11-Math Club; 12Math Club Future Plans: Attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte and major in civil engineering. Dustin Dean Greer Parents: Valerie and Vernon Holman of Todd Future Plans: Join the Marines or go to college. Congratulations\ to the Class of2005 from the Staci Lenae Graybeal Jefferson Post 2 Clunks for toe CDcmories... O O „ 5 F •V Vou'tv sl)ArcC» you 00 slurcd your proms with us. wit I) us, VTOIII milit\ R V ? form\L homecomings, your' militAry fornuls. honnvominiK "highlights" & "lotrlights" And your 'hic good & l\\d bAir Cwys. You're grown up with us And we'll 4> be here for your children! WcSAlutc YOU! Caw, Alison. KAtby, Ciiu And foric CongrAtulAtions CIASS of 2005! GAwk of COen I 336-246-8830 wkiiiik m Congratulations to tbc ©raduating Claae of 2005! (MH Of 200E JEM MIT Follow Your Dreams 1512 Crescent Lane West Jefferson 246-3070 1321 Mt. Jefferson Road West Jefferson 246-9899 04 N. 6th Avenue West Jefferson Graduate to Good Taste" * Derek Calvin Green . 109 East Main Street • West Jefferson 846-2581 SI EVE JOHNSON /IKAUTO WORLD Sports/Band/Other: 9JV Cheerleading, Varsity Track;10-JV Basketball;11Varsity Basketball;12-Varsity Cheerleading Future Plans: Attend North Carolina State University, then transfer to UNC-Wilmington and major in nursing. I hope to continue and become a nurse practioner, specializing in pediatrics or geriatrics. 336-246-7746 �PAGE 6C FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FRIBUTE TO GRADUATES for two years and then trans­ fer to a four year university and pursue a degree in his­ tory. b Matthew Cullen Grogan #» Parents:Cullen and Melissa Grogan of Fleetwood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Greenhand Degree in FA;10-Chapter Nathan Andrew Degree in FFA;11-Attended North Carolina State FFA Ham convention and received the Parents: Russell and Jerri State Degree;9-12 A/B Honor Ham of Baldwin Roll Honors/Awards/ Sports/Band/Other: Scholarships:! 1-Spanish 10-White Lake Leadership Honor Society, Beta Club; 12Conference in FFA;11- NC Scholar National FFA Convention Sports/B and/Other:9in Louisville, KY;11-12- FBLA;11-FBLA;12-FBLA Secretary of Ashe County Future Plans: Attend FFA ASU to major in broadcast Future Plans: Attend communication be on ESPN WCC and pursue a career on after graduation. auto body repair and refinishing. School Heisman Nominee, MVP Tennis, Tennis AllConference,Varsity TennisCaptain, Beta Club;12MVP Tennis, Varsity Tennis Captain,Tennis All-Conference, Beta Club, Morehead Scholar Nominee Sports/Band/Other: 9JV Basketball, 9-12 Varsity Tennis Future Plans: Attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Daniel Kyle Hayes Parents: Kyle and Joyce Hayes of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Academic Excellence; 10-White Lake Cooperative Leadership Camp; 11 - Beta Club, Who's Who Among High School Students, Junior Marshall, Wofford Scholar Nominee; 12 - Beta Club, Golden Leaf Scholar, ASU Gambill Scholarship, ASU Academic Promise Scholarship Brandy Nicole Sports/Band/Other: 9 - NCHHA Scholar Athlete, Hardin Parents: Kenneth Hardin Concert Band, Coach's Award and Tammy Hardin (step­ in Golf; 10-NCHHA Scholar, Athlete, Marching Band, Golf; mother) of Jefferson 11-NCHAA Scholar Athlete, Sports/Band/Clubs: 9HOSA; 10-HOSA, FFA; 11- Golf; 12-Golf Future Plans: Attend FFA;12-FFA, HOSA Future Plans: Attend a ASU and major in construc­ two year college and transfer tion technology to a four year college, major­ ing in nursing. Dustin Triac Holman Parents: Thomas David Holman Jr. and Shelia K. Holman of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 10-JROTC 3rd Highest GPA, National Honor Roll, JROTC Summer Camp;ll-12 Scholar Athlete;11-National Honor Roll, JROTC Summer Camp;12-NC Scholar, Honor Guard Commander, Charlie Co. Commander Sports/Band/Other: 911 JROTC Raider Team;10Drill Team;ll-Cross Country, Wrestling, Track;12-Cross Country Future Plans: Attend Gardner-Webb University to major in chemistry. After receiving Bachelor's Degree, on to Ohio State University to acquire Master's Degree and seek employment as a pharmaceutical engineer. Katlyn Denese Howell Parents: Kenny and Donna Howell of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 11-Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club; 12Honors Scholars Program at Mars Hill with Academic Scholarships Future Plans: Attend Mars Hill College and major in computer science. Emily Renee Hudler Jenny Ann Grubb Megan Faith Hamby Parents: Jan and Dennis Parents: David and Penny Hamby of Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Grubb of Todd H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Scholarships; 9-Excellence Scholarships:10-Rotary in Algebra I; 9-12 Academic Club, Ashe Youth Leadership Excellence Award, Scholar Program;ll-Beta Club, Athlete; 12-NC Scholar Sports/Band/Other: 9-JV Junior Marshall, Rotary Club, National Honor Roll;12- Cheerleading, Rotary, FCA; Cheerleading, Spanish Honors Society, 10-Varsity Soccer, Rotary, Todd Ruritan Scholarship, Varsity Best Buy Scholarship, $'.1000 HOSA; 11-Varsity Soccer, from UI^C-CH, Secretary Rotary, Beta Club; 12-Rotary, of Rotary Club, Semi-final­ Beta Club, Spanish Honors ist in Education Excellence Society Future Plans: Attend Presidential Awards Carolina State Sports/Band/Other: North 9-12 JROTC;10-Rotary University under First Year Club;ll-Indoor Track and College. Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Beta Club, Rotary Club;12-Indoor Track and field, JROTC Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel, Beta Club, Spanish Club Future Plans: Attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, major in phar­ macy and minor in nutrition. Seek Doctor of Pharmacy degree, career in researching medicinal and holistic cures for diseases. Joshua Michael Grubb Parents: Michael and Debbie Grubb of Fleetwood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 11- Beta Club;12-Community Service Award (3rd), JROTC Overall Average Award (1st) Sports/Band/Other: 9JV Football;9-12 JROTC Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College l Katherine Hart Hanes Parents: Russ and Jeanie Hanes of Glendale Springs Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 10-Ashe Youth Leadership, Class Secretary, Project 540 Facilitator, MVP Tennis, Tennis AllConference; 11-Accepted at Governor's School, Junior Marshall, Wendy's High Best Wishes Class of 2005! (Jrom'Everyone 4 SEGRAVES at Tiffany Sue Hendricks William Benjamin Hartsoe Warrensville Joshua Franklin Hopkins Parents: Scott and Tammy Gardner of Lansing and Michael Hartsoe of Warrensville Future Plans: NC State Ag. Institute Christopher Thomas Holder West Jefferson Guardians: Roger and Barbara Day of West Jefferson Future Plans: Go to work. M Jacob Doyle Hartzog 2005! Colvard Oil &Jour Local Hollar Marts David Jordan Horn West Jefferson Parent: Mary E. Horn of West Jefferson Sports/Clubs/Other: Track Team, Raider Team, Outdoor Club, Enjoys basket­ ball and import cars Future Plans: Join the Air Force Matthew David Jarman West Jefferson Parents: Mark and Cinda Jarman of West Jefferson Clubs: JROTC and Outdoor Club Future Plans: Join the Air Force Congrats 2005 Graduates ! a v v //* /As . //}/•/r.j Way to Cjo Class of 2005! Carolina's Only Cheese ^Manufacturer All l(i& Seat TO OUR GRADUATES Your Friends and neighbors are proud of your success! 106 C. Main St. • West Jefferson, j\)C 246-2501 Shell Parents: Jimmy Hopkins, Carson and Geraldine Wood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 A/B Honor Roll;ll-12 Beta Club Sports/Band/Other: 9-10 JV Baseball Future Plans: Attend ASU and become a registered dietitian. Parents: Bobby and Pam Hudler of Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A/B Honor Roll; 10 - A/B Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete; 11 - A/B Honor Roll, Beta Club,Scholar Athlete; 12 - A/B Honor Roll, Beta Club, Spanish Honor Society, NC Scholar, Scholar Athlete Sports/Band/Other: 9JV Basketball, JV Softball, Marching Band; 10JVBasketball, JV Softball, Varsity Tennis, Marching Band; 11 - Varsity Basketball, Varsity Softball, Varsity Tennis, Flag Corps; 12Varsity Basketball, Varsity Softball, Varsity Tennis, Flag Corps Future Plans: Attend Western Carolina University and major in nursing. CHANDLER CONCRETE HIGH COUNTRY Ashe County • 336-246-6441 Alleghany County • 336-372-4348 Watauga County • 828-264-2611 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 7C TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES & W Heather Renee Jenkins Parents:John and Cynthia Dixon of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 A/B Honor Roll, All Tournament Varsity Basketball,Symphonic Band Award; 9-Math Award, English Award, Perfect A t t e n d a n c e ;1 0 - V a r s i t y Basketball Husky Hussle Award, Science Award,MVP All Conference Varsity Soccer,Marching Band Award, Symphonic Band Award, WCU Honors Band; ll-Varsity Basketball MVP, Varsity Soccer MVP and All Conference, Marching Band and Symphonic Band Awards,WCU Honors Band, Beta Club, State Group Talent 3rd place;12Varsity Basketball MVP All Conference and All Tournament Player,Marching Band Student Choice Award, Honors Symphonic Band Honor Musician Beta Club, State Group Talent 1st place Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Varsity Basketball,Varsity Soccer,Marching Band, Symphonic Band, 12-Tennis Future , Plans: Attend ASU to major in computer science. Samantha Danielle Johnson Basketball, Rotary Interact Club, Beta Club Future Plans: Attend NCSU where I will receive a Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering or computer science with a minor in polit­ ical science. Following gradu­ ation, I plan to attend gradu­ ate school at either Wake Forest or Stanford where I will receive a degree in cor­ porate law, incorportating my engineering degree into my field of work in corporate law. Parents: Steve and Robin Johnson of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 Academic Award,A/B Honor Roll;10-Homecoming Court Attendant, DREAM Team, Rotary Club;ll-Beta Club, DREAM Team, Rotary Club;12-$500 Masons Scholarship, NC Scholar, Beta Club, DREAM Team, Uptown Threads Fashion Board Committe, Rotary Club, Colvard Oil Classic All Andrew Sean Tournament, All Conference Jones Honorable Mention Varsity Parents: C.B. and Kina Basketball Sports/Band/Other: 9-JV Jones Honors/Awards/ Soccer, JV Basketball;10-12 Scholarships: 9-12 A/B Varsity Basketball Future Plans: Attend Honor Roll;10-12 DREAM Cape Fear Community Team;10-Coaches Award JV Football;ll-Beta Club,All College and transfer to NC Conference Defensive Back State College of Textile and Varsity Football;12-Beta Design. Club, Student Body Secretary, Rotary Club, Honorable Mention All Conference Defensive Back Varsity Football, Coaches Award Varsity Football, Spanish Honors Society Sports/Band/Other: 9-10 JV Football; 9-Jazz Band; 1112 Varsity Football Future Plans: I plan to attend North Carolina State University for a four year degree, majoring in chemistry. After I receive my diploma from State, 1 plan on attend­ ing medical school at UNC Chapel Hill. After completion of med school and obtaining my M.D., my goal is to spe­ Michael Ward cialize in orthopedics. Jolly Jr. Jessica Leigh Johnson Parents: Joyce Johnson and Paul Johnson of Grassy Creek Future Plans: Undecided Parents: Hobie and Lora Davis Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A/B Honor Roll, Outstanding Community Service Award, Academic Excellence and Achievement in Honors Biology;10-A Honor Roll;1012 NCHSAA Scholar Athlete;ll-A Honor Roll;12A/B Honor Roll, Varsity Basketball Coaches Award, NCSU Park Scholarship nominee,Who's Who Among America's High School Students Sports/Band/Other: 10JV Basketball;!1-12 Varsity m I * S PP Kayla Marie Jones Matthew Guilds Jones Parents: Nan and David Jones of West Jefferson Clubs/Other: Good Deeds Club, Ashe County Youth Council, Beta Club, enjoys art, hiking and music Future Plans: Attend an art institute through a work/ study program, learn crafts, ceramics and glass. Transfer to a four year college for a degree. Brandon Jacob Kennedy Amanda Dawn Jordan Parents: Scott and Melanie Jordan of Fleetwood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 AJ B Honor Roll, Kinetics Club, NCHSAA Scholar Athlete; 9-Student Council Class Representative,Best Jumper Award in Track,CoCaptain JV Cheerleading, Homecoming Court Attendant;ll-12 Beta Club, Rotary Club, HOSA Club;12Varsity Cheerleading Captain,Homecoming Court Attendant Sports/Band/Other: 9-. JV Cheerleading, Varsity Track;10-JV Basketball;1112 Varsity Cheerleading Future Plans: Attend North Carolina State University and major in health science. Pursue a career in therapy. St % Erik Daniel Jordan Parents: Bob and Joyce Kilby of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-NCHSAA Scholar Athlete in Women's Track and Field,Highest Average Algebra I, Academic E x c e l l e n c e ;1 0 - N C H S A A Scholar Athlete in Indoor Track, Women's Cross Country and Women'sTrack,Certificate of Achievement Computer Application I and Biology I, Technology Award Computer Applications;!1-NCHSAA Scholar Athlete in Women's Cross Country,Academic Excellence, Nominated Robert William for National Leadership Kerr Jr. Forum for Technology, Highest Average US History, Certificate of Accomplishment in Honors English III, Technology Award Computer Applications;12-Academic Excellence, Beta Club, Courthouse Preservation Organization, Art Contest Honorable Mention, Young at Art art display entry, NCAE Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 912 Rotary Club;10-12 WS Journal Cross Country Top 10 Athletes NW Region;ll12 Kinetics Club; 9-Lettered Track and Field;10-Lettered Track and Field and Cross Matthew Gregory Country, Cross Country All Conference, Co-Most Valuable Key Parents: Greg and Brenda Cross Country, Jefferson Post Athlete of the Week;l 1-Rotary Key Awards: 9,10,12 - Perfect Club Treasurer, Lettered Track and Field and Cross Attendance Band: 9 - Marching Band, Country, Cross Country All Concert Band; 10,11,12- Conference, All Regional, Marching Band, Symphonic Cross Country Most Valuable and Best Middle Distance Band Future Plans: Go to the Runner, Jefferson Post Athlete of the Week;12-Lettered workforce. Track and Field and Cross Country, Cross Country All Conference, All Regional, All State,Best Distance Runner, Track All Conference (3 events), Honorable Mention (1 event), Jr. Olympics USA Track, Jefferson Post Athlete of the Week, Student Council Representative; Volunteer for Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Very Special Arts and Meals on Wheels Future Plans: Attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington and run cross Kevin Lee Kilby country and track at UNC-W. QL . ^ e (-Longlatillations to the 2005" (—lass Kr4she (Zountif ^zfduskies Natalie Alise Kilby J (MUl > When you were younger, you would pretend at being anyone you wanted to be. from a firelighter to a president and anything else you could imagine. Now that you're J older, it's still true that you can be whomever you want to y be. So on your graduation day, dream big dreams and don't be afraid to go after them. ^ 'ij Jefferson Rent All 427 South Main Street Jefferson. NC 28640 Good lucky Class of 2005! 846-8136 787 Ray Taylor Road • Wast Jefferson, NC Wishes the 2005 Widner Construction Co., Inc. Graduates From All of Us At Guardian Insurance Agency Jefferson, NC 336-846-6721 a Great Future (fatyKatcdtUcoHA,, Corujrcrts, Samantha! f^est Wishes to the Class of 2005! < "Congratulations To 7A7 All 2005 Seniors ^ For A Job Well Done!" \k I •. gv v s ' ' { ()> Jones Super • Muffler $ - ^ K .—1 S. Jefferson Ave. ^ West Jefferson, NC 6-246-2128 336-246-6569 A* \ H �PAGE 8C FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES Ashlee Noelle Phipps Lafferty Steven James Leashomb Scholarships: 11-12 Beta Club, Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society Sports/Band/Other: 12Quiz Bowl, Member of Bald Mt. Baptist Church Future Plans: Attend Art Institute of Charlotte and major in graphic design. attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina and get a degree in dental hygiene. Lyall of Fleetwood Honors/Awards/ Scholarships:12-A Honor Roll Future Plans:I plan to attend the American Institute of Applied Science to study forensics. m m Si Erin Nicole Lambert Andrew Seth May % Matthew Robert Lee Colby Lee Miller Parents: David and Sharon Miller of Lansing Sports: 9-JV Football; 10-JV Football; 11-Varsity Football; 12-Varsity Football Future Plans: Work with dad in the construction company. Ashley Danielle Mahala Allison Renee Little Parents: Mike Little and Sarah Little of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships:12-CNA certi­ fication Sports/Band/Other: 1012 FFA;12 HOSA Future Plans: I plan to go to Caldwell Community College to study nursing and get an associate's degree. Tomi Erin McClure . Parents: Rev. Tommy and Diana McClure of Helton Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-11 A/B flir J Honor Roll;9-12 Academic mbL J Brandon Gwyn Excellence; 10-National Honor Roll, Attendance Brittany Lewis Ceran Duane Certificate;11-Beta Club Lorraine Creston Treasurer, High Achievement Maples Parents: Gwyn Lewis of Spanish I;12-Beta Club LaMontagne Creston Treasurer Parents: Mary and Brad Future Plans: Carpentry Sports/Band/Other: 9LaMontague of Creston Jessica Lynn JV Volleyball, JV Softball, Honors/Awards/ Miller S c h o l a r s h i p s :1 0 - M o s t Marching Band;10-JV Parents: Claude Allen Improved Tennis;ll-Most Volleyball Best Offensive, Valuable Tennis, Junior JV Softball Most Valuable, Miller Jr. and Debbie Lynn Marshall;12-Most Improved Marching Band, DREAM Miller of West Jefferson Cross Country, Robert C. Team;ll-Varsity Volleyball, Honors: 9-12 A/B Honor Byrd Scholarship, Beta Club Varsity Softball, Marching Roll Scholarship, Track State Band, Symphonic Band Sports/Band/Other: 9Qualifier Most Improved;12-Varsity Band, Track and Field; 9-12 Sports/Band/Other: 9Volleyball Best Defensive and 11 Varsity Tennis;10-Ashe All Conference Honorable Kinetics Club;11-12 Track and County Little Theatre, 10Mention, Hardees Athlete of Field, Rotary Club 12 DREAM Team;ll-Indoor the Week in Volleyball, Varsity Sheena Lynn Future Plans: Attend Track, Varsity Outdoor Softball, Marching Band, Wilkes Community College Little Track, Beta Club;12-Varsity Symphonic Band, Steel Band with a transfer to Appalachian Parents: Dirk and Sherry Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outstanding Leadership and State and major in elementary Little Varsity Outdoor Track, Outstanding Member Timothy Roy Honors/Awards/ Beta Club, Spanish Honors Future Plans: Attend education. 9-12 Mash Society Appalachian State Emily Katberine Scholarships: JROTC;10-3rd place Parents: Roy and Wanda University. Future Plans: Attend Marksmenship Metal in Mash of Jefferson Lewis UNC-Chapel Hill and then Honors/Awards/ Parents: David and Viona JROTC;12-Weight Training proceed to grad school and Awards: Bench press and Scholarships:10-JROTC pursue a career in health, Lewis Highest Salesman Award;11H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Military press exercise or nutrition science. Sports/Band/Other: 11- Perfect Attendance, JROTC Scholarships: 9-12 Academic Excellence, Honor Early Childhood Education I Highest Salesman Award Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Rolljll-Nominated for Who's Intership;12-Early Childhood Who Among American High Education II Internship, JROTC; 9-10 JV Baseball Future Plans: Attend School Students, HOSA;12- Kinetics Club, JROTC Rifle Team Wilkes Community College Beta Club Future Plans: Go to and continue working at Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Marching Band, Symphonic Wilkes Community College Leviton and to be with Sheena Band;9-Concert Band; and pursue my career in Little forever. Member of Obids Baptist early childhood education and become a teacher assis­ Church Jessica Lynn Future Plans: Attend tant to help children learn University of North Carolina the things that they need to Miller at Greensboro and study nus- know. Also I plan to spend Parents: Debbie and Carrie Angel the rest of my life with Tim ring. Vernie Miller of Whitetop, Mash. McNeil Va. Parents: Tony McNeil of Honors/Awards/ Garden City, South Carolina Scholarships: 9-Academic and Debbie Bard of West Excellence, Certificate of Megan Maria Jefferson Achievement in ELPS and Lawrence H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Algebra I; 10-Certificate of Parents: Ronda and Scholarships: 9-12 A/B Achievement in Biology;11Danny Lawrence of Jefferson Honor Roll;12-Academic Academic Excellence in US • Honors/Awards/ Scholar, Spanish Honor History, Early Childhood Scholarships: 9-12 Academic Society, Pell Grant to Horry- Ed., Early Childhood Ed. Excellence GeorgetownTechnical College, II,Crafts, English III Sports/Band/Other:9National Honor Roll, South Future Plans: To attend JV Volleyball and Jv Bryan Lee Carolina Education Lottery WCC to continue my educa­ Softball;10-JV Softball;lltion in early childhood edu­ money $928 per semester Matkins Varsity Softball, Beta Club, Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 cation and at some point to Letter in Softball;12-DARE get married and start a fam­ Softball;9-Volleyball Scholarship nominee Future Plans: I plan to ily. Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College Nathaniel Mark then transfer to study school Brandy Rene Lewis counseling and psychology. Lyall Parents: Mark and Glenda Parents: Sherrie Ashley Lewis of West Jefferson H o n o r s / A w a r d s / of Jefferson and Jean Claude f* m $' I J* w mm SU JG* J 5%/ Congratulations To The Class of S005! OA®'* C.C.5., Inc. 0YAMAHA of Jefferson 102 5. Main 5t. • Jefferson, NC • (336) 846-7744 UNITED CHEMI-CON QS 9000 iso 14001 AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER I �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 PAGE 9C TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES Parents: Howard Poe and Kathy Poe of Laurel Springs Clubs/Other: Outdoor Club, Mark of Eden Institute Future Plans: Attend col­ lege and one day open my own hair salon. Spanish Honors Society Sport s / B a n d /Other: 9-11 Varsity Soccer;10-JV Basketball Future Plans: I plan to attend Wilkes Community College for two years then transfer to ASU and major in teaching. Upon graduation, I plan to teach middle school math., Michael Paul Miller Ernim Donald Moseley III Jeremy Scott Osborne Parents: Allen and Pat Osborne Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Coaches Award Baseball,Honor Roll, Most Dedicated Band M e m b e r ;1 0 - O u t s t a n d i n g Band Member, Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete;llLeadership Award for Band, Scholar Athlete, Beta Club;12Director's Award for Band, Scholar Athlete, Beta Club Sports/Band/Other: 912 Cross Country, Marching Band, Symphonic Band;9Baseball;10-12 DREAM Team;ll-12 Beta Club Future Plans: Attend Appalachian State University. Staci Brook Phipps Jena Shalene Parsons West Jefferson Parents: Frank and Diane Parsons of West Jefferson Sports/Band/Other: 912 French Club;9-Marching Band, Concert Band;10Marching Band, Symphonic Band Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and then transfer to the Gupton Jones College of Funeral Services in Decatur, Georgia to pursue funeral service as a career. Lacey Curtis Perry Kynlon Elaine Phillips Ian Patrick Murray Parents: Donovan Murray and Cynthia Murray of Grassy Creek Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 Honor Roll, National Honor Society;9-Technology Student of 2001 Sports/Band/Other: 10-National Art Honor Society, Technology Student Association;11Beta Club,NAHS, TSA;12FBLA,Beta Club, NAHS Future Plans: Career in animation/graphic design Thu Thao Thi Nguyen David Gabriel Pell Lora Danielle Osborne Parents: Tony and Mary Osborne of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships:!0-11 Outstanding Leadership Award in Band;ll-Most Dedicated Band Member;12MarchingBand Member of the Year, Student Choice Award in Band, John Phillip Sousa Award in Band, Carolina Carousal Scholarship, Jeremy Elliott Scholarship, Elon Presidential Scholar, Elon Honors Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Marching Band, Symphonic Band;ll-12 Honors Symphonic Band;12Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band Future Plans: Attend Elon University and major in human services. Samantha Paige Osborne Jefferson Seth Adam O'Bannion Parents: Melinda Osborne and David Osborne of Jefferson Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and get an accounting degree, then get a job. Congratulations to Oar 2005 graduates/ Haw Atfreat Sutntncr/ Parents: Rebecca Faw, David Pell Future Plans: Basic classes at Wilkes Community College then transfer to Haywood for ceramics. Jason Luke Pennington Parents: Garvey and Marsha Pennington of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Awards in English I and ELPS;10Academic Excellence Award, Outstanding Technology Award, Fundamentals of Technology Award, Honors Physical Science Award;11Nominee for the National Youth Leadership Forum, 4-H A.I.M. Club Award, Awards in Transportation Systems;12NC Scholar, Beta Club, Parents: Tammy and Randy Hartsoe of Creston, Mark and Dottie Sue Phipps of Mt. City, Tennessee Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-A/B Honor Roll, Ashe County High School representative in the Wake Forest Medical Camp;10-A/B Honor Roll, FFA National State Convention, Award for over 100 hours of volunteer time;12Outstanding Leadership Skills award, Representative at the National Electric Co-op Annual Meeting Sport s/Band/Other:9Soccer, TaTu;10-Soccer, Volleyball, FFA, Spanish;11FFA, Beta, Spanish;12-FFA, Beta, Spanish Future Plans: I plan to attend North Carolina State University with a double major in poultry and ani­ mal science and a minor in Spanish. I plan to go on to study vet medicine at NCSU, then move back to Ashe County and serve the people while practicing medicine. Parents: Mitch and Janine Phillips of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-NCHSAA Scholar Athlete, Honors Algebra II Award;10Nominated for Governor's School;ll-Junior Marshall,AP US History Award, Spanish Honor Society, Chemistry Award;12-National Merit Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9JV Soccer, JV Volleyball, Class Reporter, Rotary Interact Club, Newspaper Staff;10-J V/Varsity Cheerleading, DREAM Team, VP Rotary Interact, Jessica Ann Poe Ashe Youth Leadership, Parents: Kathy Poe and Yearbook Staff;11-Varsity Ricky Poe of West Jefferson Cheerleading, DREAM Team, Future Plans: Work after Rotary Interact President, graduation. Beta Club, Competition Squad Cheerleading, Youth Cheerleading Camp Instructor;12-Varsity Cheerleading, Beta Club, DREAM Team, Rotary Interact President,Member of Friendship Baptist Church, Yearbook Staff Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and pursue a pharmacy degree. Congratulations to All 2005 Graduating Huskies! Jessica Lynn Poe YOU Dana Faith Pollard Adam William Polley Parents: Scott and Debbie Polley Sports/Band/Other: 9JV Soccer, JV Basketball;10JV Basketball;ll-Varsity Basketball;12-Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Student Council Representative Future Plans: Attend Circleville Baptist College to play basketball and get a degree in physical education. Ashley Danielle Price Jefferson Parents: Anita Greene and Terry Greene of Jefferson Clubs: FTA, Photography Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and transfer to ASU. John Charles Price MADE lT, W/tt*MART 1149 Mt. Jefferson Rd. • West Jefferson (336) 246-3920 3509 US Hwy 221 North Jefferson, NC "Oar company store- is open, so stop ty/ From Our Crew At Ashe County Dry Cleaners West Jefferson, NC 336-246-9379 IBTesit Wisjwes Class off 2(0(05 Graduation 2005 A Glass Act Cullece Bound Grads Twin Comforte Pillows Extra Long Sh(els for Dorms Bath Sheets that make Greatt Beach Towels Towels and MORE! Need tl le Best In Comfort Highlands Union Bank 08-B S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC 846-1044 discount On the corner • Lansing • 33(4: Operated by Dot Shu �PAGE IPC FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES Lansing Parents: Larry and Elizabeth Price of Lansing Future Plans: Work Isaiah Levi Reed Laurel Springs Parent: Cathy Reed of Laurel Springs Future Plans: Undecided health policy and adminis­ tration (bachelor's degree). Possible minor focus on pho­ tography and interior design. of strikeouts in extra inning game at 40, Channel 12 WXII Athlete of the Week, Scholarship to play softball at ASU Future Plans: Attend ASU, play softball and major in sports medicine. Jon Mercy Mihdi Rognstad William Gerald Price II Parents: Ron and Shari Rognstad of Lansing . Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Soccer;11-12 Outdoors Club Future Plans: Take a year off and travel, then attend Cape Fear Community College for two years and transfer to Wilmington. Undecided major/career. Tonya Lynn Roop Parents: Tina Roop and the late Earl Dale of Helton Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and get an associate's degree in early childhood education. Tiffany Michelle Rhodes Parents: Gerald Price of Creston Parents: Deborah Davis Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-Director's of Lansing Sports/Band/Other: Award Concert Band, Coaches Award Varsity Golf;10-Dr. 9- FFA member, Creed Ralph Gabriel Award for Speaker;10-FFA, Governor's Musical Excellence, Most Page;ll-FFA Reporter;12Improved Varsity Golf;12- FFA Historian Future Plans: I plan on Director's Award Symphonic attending North Carolina Band Sports/Band/Other: 9- State University Agricultural 12 Varsity Golf;9-Concert and Technical Institute to Band;10-12 Marching major in agricultural busi­ Band, Symphonic Band;12- ness management. Percussion Emsemble Future Plans: Attend NCSU to study engineering construction. Bradley Joseph Roland Autumn Lori Rose Katherine Anne Rousseau Parents: Larry and Linda Rousseau of Crumpler H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Scholarships: 9-12 Perfect Attendance; 11-Spanish Honor Society Inductee Sports/Band/Other: 9Track, Cross Country, Flag Corps, FCA, Kinetics;10Track, Cross Country, FCA;10-12 Chorus Awards of Excellent and Superior dur­ ing Music Days competitions; 11-12 FCA, Spanish Honor' Society, Theatre/Drama Club, All State and Honors Choir Future Plans: Go to the United States Coast Guard and attend culinary school in California through the mili­ tary for four years. Eventually attend college after serving time in the USCG. Maria Alicia Sanchez Arellano Parents: Flora Arellano Jaramillo and. Martin Sanchez Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-10 Perfect Attendance; 9-12 A/B Honor Roll;10-Most Improved Earth Science;11-Most Improved English Student Sports/Band/Other: 9-JV and Varsity Soccer;10-11 Varsity Soccer Future Plans: I plan to return to Mexico and attend a four year university to study tourism and web design. Catherine Nicole Priest Fleetwood Parents: Ray and Melanie Priest of Fleetwood Clubs: FFA Historian Casey Leigh Richardson April Le'Anne Ravelin Parents: Susan Finley and Mike Finley (step-dad) of Whitetop, Va. Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 10-A/B Honor Roll; 11-A/B Honor Roll; 12A/B Honor Roll , Sports/Band/Clubs: 9,10,11 - Marching Band; 10,11 - Symphonic Band, HOSA;12-HOSA Future Plans: Attend Cape Fear Community College, transfer to a four year university and major in nursing. Parents: Cathy O. Richardson of Jefferson and Donny W. Richardson of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 Academic Excellence;9Greenhand FFA degree;10Legislators School, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Chapter FFA degree,;ll-National Honor Society,Who's Who Among American High School Students, Institute of Future Agricultural Leaders State FFA Degree;12-National Honor Society, Delegate to National FFA Convention, Varipus Scholarships Sports/Band/Other: 9FFA Puppetry Team, Ride for a Leg Up;10-FFA Chapter Historian, Puppetry Team, Dairy Food Team competed at state and national level, Horticulture Team;llFFA Treasurer, Beta Club, Livestock Judging Team, Poultry Judging Team, Delegate to State FFA Convention;12-FFA Chapter 2nd Vice-president, Beta Club Future Plans: Attend North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Science to study agriculture educa­ tion. Ashley Renee Ruff Parents: Betsy and Jimmy Parents: Rick and Leslie Savely of Creston Brittany Autumn Osborne of Jefferson, Kerry Honors/Awards/ and Donna Ruff of Virginia Scholarships: 9-12 Roten H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Academic Excellence Award; Parents: Scott and Lorrie Parents: Angela and S c h o l a r s h i p s : ! 0 - 1 2 9-Cross Country Most Roten of Jefferson (stepdad) Derrick Osborne Academic Excellence Valuable, NCHSAA Scholar Honors/Awards/ Club;12- Athlete, Outstanding Sendee H o n o r s / A w a r d s / Scholarships: 9- Award;ll-Beta Beta Club, $6500 Four Year Award in Band; 10-Cross Scholarships: 9-Student Cheerleading Coach's Council Representative;11- Award; 10-Cheerleading Scholarship renewable to Country Co-Most Valuable and Athlete of the Week, District President Beta Club, Coach's Award; 11-Spanish Lenior Rhyne College, North All Congerence Honorable Carolina Scholar Student Council, Junior Art Society, Beta Club, Sports/Band/Other: 9- Mention, Scholar Athlete, CoAcademic Excellence Award; Class President;12-Student Captain, Outstanding Band 12-Morehead Scholarship Kinetics Club, Journalism/ Council Rep., Homecoming Newspaper;10-Rotary Club, Member, NC Cooperative Nominee, Certified Nursing Queen Club, Yearbook Leadership Camp Participant, Assistant, South Carolina's HOSA Photography Ashe County Leadership Sports/Band/Other: 9- Federal Work Study Grant, Staff;11-12 Participant;1,1-A Honor Roll, 12 Varsity Soccer, Varsity Nursing Scholars Alternate, Club, HOSA, Beta Club, Yearbook;12-Rotary, HOSA, Who's Who Among American Tennis;10-MVP Soccer, MVP Beta Club High School Students; Beta Sports/Band/Other: 9- Beta Club Tepnis Future Plans: Attend Club, Outstanding Band Future Plans: Attend JV Cheerleader; 10-Captain Appalachian State University Member, Cross Country CoJV Cheerleader; 11-Varsity Captain, Scholar Athlete, North Carolina State C h e e r l e a d e r ; 1 2 - C a p t a i n in spring 2006. Plan to double B r o y h i l l Leadership major in nursing (master's University College of Varsity Cheerleader degree), specializing in neo­ Conference, Bronze Medal in Humanities and Social Future Plans: Attend ASU, NC Track and Field Junior Sciences. Major in communi­ and receive my Registered natal care or pediatrics, and cations with a focus in broad­ Nurse License. After receiving cast journalism and a minor this license, I plan on working to get my Nurse's Practitioner in business. License. After graduating, I hope to get a job at Brennar's Children Hospital and then Watauga Medical Center. Lauren Kendall Roland <L ~<Ccr / L \ L James Tyler Richardson Christopher Payne Ray Jefferson Parents:Naomi and Ron Ray of Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-ACIlS and Gear Up,Academic Excellence; Perfect Attendance; 10Academic Excellence,Most Improved-JV Football , MVPJV Baseball; 11-Academic Excellence, National Beta Club, National Honor Roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students; 12Academic Excellence, Most Improved-Varsity Football Sports/Band/Other: 9Concert Band, JROTC, JV Football, JV Baseball; 10JV Football, JV Baseball, JROTC; 11-Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball;12-Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball Future Plans:Accepted at Western Carolina University and plan to become a physi­ cal therapist. 2005 Allison Lauren Roop Lansing Kayla Nicole Richardson Parents: Tim and Sharon Richardson of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9,10,11,12Scholar Athlete Varsity Basketball and Softball, Athlete of the Week in Softball, Lettered in Varsity Basketball and Softball; 9,10,11-MVP Varsity Softball, All Conference, All Tournament; 11-All State Softball;12-A11 Conference, All Tournament Conference Player of the Year in Softball, set state record for number Emma Elizabeth Savely Parents: Benny and Carol Roop of Lansing Honors/Awards/ Scholarships:9-Academic Recognition; 10-Academic Recognition; 11-Beta Club, Junior Marshall, Academic Recognition, Who's Who Among High School Students, National Honor Roll; 12-Beta Club, Milligan College Meritbased Scholarship, Milligan College Grant, Academic Recognition, National Honor Roll, Who's Who Among High School Students Clubs: 11-SWAT Club, HOSA; 12- SWAT Club Reporter, HOSA Treasurer Future Plans: Obtain a B.S.N, at Milligan College and later attend UNC-G or UNC-CH for my pediatric nurse practitioners license. James Roten edicts William Parents: James and Alyssa Roten of Smethport Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: Holyfield Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9Varsity Soccer, JV Baseball; 10-Varsity Soccer, JV Baseball;11-Varsity Soccer, Varsity Baseball;12-Varsity Soccer, Varsity Baseball Future Plans: Attend ASU and pursue a degree in either pre-med or business. James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co. Inc. 1608 Hwy 221 North Jefferson, NC " 336-846-7191 ) �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 11C FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES 01ympics;12-NC Scholar, Honor Graduate, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Beta Club, Cross Country All Conference, Four-Year Letterman, Scholar Athlete, Indoor Track Co-Captain and State Qualifier, 1st Place Beta Club Scrapbook Cover, D.A.R.E. Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Outdoor Club;9-ll Marching Band;9-12 Cross Country;910 Symphonic Band;9-JV Soccer;10-12 Outdoor Track, Indoor Track;10-Drama Club;ll-12 National Art Honor Society, Ashe Arts Council Volunteer;11-French Club, USA Track and Field Jr. Olympics Future Plans: Attend UNC-Asheville and major in environmental stud­ ies and minor in art, study abroad and travel extensive­ ly. Eventually work in ani­ mal protection by starting a Humane Society or Wildlife Sanctuary. Scholarship from St. Augustine's College, Beta Club, Academic Award Clubs/Other: 9-JROTC, Kinetics Club;10-JROTC, Photography Club; 11JROTC, Rifle Team, National Art Honor Society, SADD; 12JROTC, Rifle Team, SADD, Kinetics Club, Spanish Honor Society Future Plans: Attend ASU and major in nursing and minor in military sci­ ence. Katherine Pauline Marie Smith Wesley Allen Stidhams Stephanie Jean Trent Nicole Elizabeth Suggs Purlear, NC ** Robin Janine Shatley Joseph Tyler Scott Varsity Track; 12 Captain Varsity Football,Captain Varsity Track Future Plans: Attend Lenior Rhyne College in the fall to play football and major in physical education. I plan to come back to Ashe County to teach and coach. Parents: Jeff and Elizabeth Shatley of Jefferson, Joy and Steve Richardson of Lansing Sports/Band/Other: 9Photography club;ll-SADD; 12 - Chorus, Theatre, SWAT, Drama Club Future Plans: Take a year off and then go to WCC, majoring in either web design or journalism. Timothy Wallace Smith Parents: Bob and Laura Calhoun of Lansing, Larry Smith of Newland, NC Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 11-Honorable Mention in Track: 12Honorable Mention in Football Sports/Band/Other: 9-Football;10-Football, Track;11-Track;12-Football Future Plans: Attend Guilford Technical Community College to study in the Fire Protection Program and become a professional firefighter in the Charlotte or Greensboro area. I would like to have a cool house, truck and a family. Parents: Joseph Suggs and Susan Suggs Honors/Awards/Scholar ships: 9- DAR Medal of Patriotism; 10-Top Female APFT; 11-Top Female APFT, Junior Marshal, Discover Card Tribute Scholarship; 12-Peak Creek Ruritan Scholarship Winner, Duke Scholarship, Masonic Brotherhood Scholarship Sports/Band/Other: 9,10,11-JROTC Raider Team; 12 - JROTC Raider Team Commander Future Plans: Attend Duke University and study pre-medicine, attend Duke Medical School and major in orthopedics, begin a career as an orthopedic doctor. Parents: Will and Lori Trent of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-10 A/B Honor Roll;9 Certificate of Achievement in Algebra I; 10Certificate of Achievement in Geometry, 1st place Cadet Challenged 1- A Honor Roll, Certificate of Achievement Spanish I, Honors Chemistry, Beta Club, 1st place Cadet Challenge;12-Beta Club, State Employees Credit Union Scholarship ($10,000) Sports/Band/Other: 9-10 JROTC Raider Team, 9-JV Soccer MVP and Best Defensive;10-12 Varsity Soccerjll-Varsity Soccer Most Improved;11-12 Indoor Track; 12-Indoor Track State Qualifier, Cross Country Coach's Award Future Plans: Attend UNC-Wilmington and major in pre medicine, then trans­ fer to Bowman-Gray School of Medicine to become a physi­ cian. John De Lara Spainhour /ti ffc i Matthew Paul Scott m Christopher Ryan Segraves Parents: Roy and Debbie Segraves of Warrensville Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 912 NCHSAA Scholar Athlete;ll-12 Academic Excellence Sports/Band/Other: 9-10 JROTC; 9-12 Varsity Track and Field;10-12 Outdoor Club; 11-12 Varsity Indoor Track and Field Future Plans: Attend WCC then transfer to either ASU or NC State to study graphic design. Andrew William Shepherd Jefferson Parents: Lewis W. Shepherd and Kathy W. Shepherd of Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9Academic Excellence, Perfect Attendance; 10Academic Excellence, Perfect Attendance; 11NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete, Academic Excellence, Perfect Attendance, Beta Club, Who's Who Among American High School Students; 12Best Offensive Lineman, Mountain Valley AA Athletic Conference All Conference Honorable Mention, Spanish Honors Society, Beta Club, Who's Who Among American High School Students Sports/Band/Other: 9Junior Varsity Football; 10Junior Varsity Football; 11Varsity Football; 12-Varsity Football Future Plans: Attend ASU and major in Criminal Justice. Parents: Danny and argaret Severt of Jefferson H o n o r s / A w a r d s / •holarships: 9-Perfect ^tendance, Academic vard;10-Who's Who Among igh School Students, :ademic Award;ll-Beta ub, Academic Award; 12lree-year Designee ROTC 1 Parents: Dennis Wayne Shew of Wilkesboro, Tom and Ann Hudler of Crumpler Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 A/B Honor Roll; 9-JV Football Best Defensive Line;11- All Conference Offensive Line, Hawaii Invitational;12 AllConference Offensive Line, All Northwest Offensive Line, Full Athletic Scholarship at Lenior Rhyne, Academic Scholarship at Emory and Henry ($26000 per year) Sports/Band/Other: 9-JV Football, 9-10 JV Baseball;1012 Varsity Football; 11-12 Mason Clay Wagoner Parents: Albert and Ella DePriest of West Jefferson Honors/Awards/ Scholarships:11-A/B Honor Roll Sports/Band/Other: 912 JROTC; 11-Indoor Track team;12-Football Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College and get an Associate's of Arts degree then transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Education. After that it will be time to seek meaning­ ful employment. Stacy Dawn Trivette iflMP „ • v kg# :. Parents: Roger and Ruth Stidhams of Lansing Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 Who's Who Among American High School Students, National Honor Society;9-ll Academic Achievement Award;10 A Honor • Roll;ll-Junior Marshall, A Honor Roll, Beta Club;12-Teaching Fellows Scholarship, Academic Scholarship for ASU, Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club Future Plans: To attend ASU and major in elemen­ tary education. After gradu- • ation, get a teaching position in an elementary school. <{? Adam Joseph Walter West Jefferson Ruth Anne Stafford Parents: Charles and Susan Stafford Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 11-12 Beta Club, Spanish Honors Society Sports/Band/Other: 11 12 Varsity Tennis Future Plans: Major in Spanish and teach English as a second language in a Spanish speaking country on the mission field. ' i Craig Lee Testerman April Dawn Turner Parents: Shelia Walters and Wesley Walters Future Plans: Be a writ­ er or a singer. Parents: Sherry and Douglas Turner of Lansing Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 11 - Chorus Most Improved Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Chorus; ll-Theatre;12-Allied Health Science I, HOSA Future Plans: Staying home for a year, then go to college at Wilkes Community College or Caldwell Community. Britteny Moria Watson Dusten Buren Testerman David Adam Shew Parents: Steve and Mary Wagoner of West Jefferson Future Plans: I plan to go to Wilkes for two years and transfer to ASU. • Heather Dawn Stidhams Lansing Heather Marie Severt Jefferson Kendra Marie Tedder Kristopher Stephen Wagoner Jennifer Nicole Tobin Beaver Creek Parents: Janet Miller Future Plans: Go school and be a RN. to Katieann Uraro r Jacob Ray Toliver Parent: Sallieann Uraro of Glendale Springs Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 10-Most Improved Award in English II Sports/Band/Other: 9Track;10-Tennis, HOSA;llHOSA, Allied Health II;12HOSA Future Plans: Attend Caldwell Community College for physical therapy assis­ tant. Parents: Noel and Anita Watson of Fleetwood, Terry and Sal Ortega of Lenior Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12 Academic Award; 9-10 Two JROTC medals; 11- Junior Marshall, Beta Club, Five JROTC medals;12-NC Teaching Fellows, NC Scholar, Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club Sports/Band/Other: 911 Ballet; 9-12 JROTC; 12 Rifle Team Commander JROTC and Cadet Major Future Plans: I plan to attend ASU to major in his­ tory and business. I plan to be a history teacher. I �PAGE 12C FRIDAY/ JUNE 3, 2005 JEFFERSON POST TRIBUTE TO GRADUATES Scholarships: 11-12 Spanish Honors Society, Beta Club, Jeremy Elliott Memorial Scholarship $1,000, Burman and Hurt Scholarship $2,000, Ashe County Food Service $500, West Jefferson United Methodist Church $1,000 Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College to study criminal justice. Jacob Tyrel Winebarger Charles Burdell Wayt Jonathon Douglas Weaver Jeremiah Christian Wheeler Roger Lee Widner Jr. Jefferson Katherine Nicole Winn Parents: Roger and Nieta Parents: John and Cheryl Widner of Jefferson Wheeler of Lansing Future Plans: Attend Honors/Awards/ Cape Fear Community Scholarships: 11-National College in Wilmington, major Honor Roll, Who's Who in in travel and tourism man­ American High School, Junior agement. Marshall;12-Beta Club, NC Scholars Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 Varsity Wrestling; 9-Best 1st year Wrestler, JV Baseball, Chess Club; 10- Student Council, Chess Club, Sweet Robert Glen Aromas employment;11Winebarger Conference Champion and State Qualifier in Wrestling, Chess Club,Quiz Bowl; 12Creston Senior Team Captain Parents; Francis and Conference Champion - 6th Kathy Winebarger Place State - Most Dedicated Sports/Band/Other: in Wrestling; Quiz Bowl FFA, Masonry Club Future Plans: Work at Future Plans: Attend AEV and enjoy life. University of the South in Tonya Grace Sewanee, TN. Major in politi­ Wilcox cal science/pre-law and lib­ Parents: Buster and eral arts, then attend law Wanda Wilcox of Lansing school. Honors/Awards/ Parents: Don and Bridget Winn of Grassy Creek Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 9-12Academic Excellence Award;11-Honors US History Award;12-Fashion Board Member, Teaching Fellow Alternate Sports/Band/Other: 9-12 TATU;9-FTA, School Newspaper;10-Yearbook;11Beta Club, Yearbook, TATU Club Reporter, Chamber Singers 12-Beta Club, Spanish Honors Society, FTA, TATU Club Reporter, Assistant Editor of Yearbook Future Plans: Attend Appalachian State University and major in either elemen­ tary education or environ­ mental sciences. POST! Ashley Michelle Wood West Jefferson Parents: Larry and Ruby Wood Future Plans: Caldwell Community College to become a nurse and work in the OB department. Tiffany Renee Wyatt Parents: Ronnie and Carla Wyatt of Beaver Creek Honors/Awards/ Scholarships: 12-HOSA Club Vice-President, Beta Club, Spanish Honor Society Sports/Band/Other: 9Tennis;10-Softball Future Plans: Attend Wilkes Community College for a year and then transfer to NC State University to attend College of Textiles and major in textile and apparel management. I It's an unequaled sense o f commitment. It's pride in a job well done. It's putting people first. At Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, we strive for personal excellence. We're you're neighbors, 2 your friends, the people you Thanks for letting me take your portrait during this special time in your life I' I ^ t * tj ' Congratulations! Seniors 2Qo6 |Bg 3 Ahi now tnkihtf Appointmentft joi \fowc senioi pottiAits. miGfXi*ic0 Metwherohip corp. • Schedule Appointment Hp TOj /lu^ust 1, 2005 to leceivc 10% discount. 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Airy ML »» Tuesday page 6 June 7, 2005 Ride 'em, cowboy (or girl) 50c page 6 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffer8onpost.com Sports camp information page 7 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Volume 80, Issue 45 Graduation! by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor her far. She encouraged the gradu­ Miss North Carolina Kirst- ates to find their own niche in in Elrod gave a warm and the world and pursue what personable commencement they want through hard work address Friday night at Ashe and sacrifice. County High School, and then "I encourage you to know brought the house down with what you want and what a sample of her operatic vocal you'll sacrifice to get it," she talent. said, noting that she didn't The graduates themselves achieve the status as Miss were the first to leap to their North Carolina by sitting on feet with thunderous ap­ the couch and eating snacks. plause following the brief "Getting what you want isn't performance. It was perhaps easy and nothing is free or the first time some of the comes without sacrifice," she many people present had said. "What you need is a defever heard opera, especially initeness of purpose. Know live, and this offering surely what you want and why you raised a few goosebumps as want it. Know the reasons the grandiose sounds thun­ why you want what you want. dered through the rafters. That will become your fire. Elrod, who has served the That will become your mo­ past year as Miss North Car­ tivation to get you through olina and also came in second when times get tough." runner up at the Miss Amer­ Elrod said she got into the ica Pageant last year, holds Miss North Carolina Scholar­ a bachelor of music degree ship Pageant program for the in opera performance from scholarship funds. This, and the North Carolina School of other pageants, such as earn­ the Arts. Her ambition is an ing her first title of Miss Gar­ international performance ner in 2001, not only helped career in musical theater, her achieve her goal of at­ theater and film. If the talent tending college, but taught displayed Friday night in this her many other things along little community was any ex­ the way. ample, her voice should take See Graduation, page 5 Post photo by Linda Burchette Cheers, tears, and lots of confetti signaled the official graduation of 194 Ashe County High School seniors Friday night in the school gym. They turned their tassles, tossed their hats, and threw their colorful confetti as retiring Principal Bradley McNeill pronounced the Class of 2005 officially graduated. Board talks cable Aldermen approve ban on additional polluting industries by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor West Jefferson Board of Aldermen voted last Thurs­ day for an amendment to the town's Polluting Industries Or­ dinance that would not allow any new polluting industries to locate within town limits. This issue began in Janu­ ary when Tri-County Paving asked to locate an asphalt plant within town limits. The board passed a six-month moratorium on such a facility until the issue could be further studied. Since then, another paving company has been seeking a site in Ashe County. Several West Jefferson resi­ dents spoke out Thursday in a public hearing against pollut­ No one from the town com­ mented during a public hear­ ing Thursday at West Jef­ ferson Town Hall concerning their service with Mediacom cable television company, but the aldermen and company representatives had plenty to say on the subject. The board of aldermen and town manager had hired John Howell to negotiate a new franchise agreement with Mediacom as the current 15-year franchise contract is coming to an end. Because there is no competition for Mediacom in the community, which serves about 450 West Jefferson customers, and due to government regulations enacted in the 1980s and 90s eliminating municipal control of cable rates and program­ ming, there was little to be negotiated. However, Town Manager Ken McFadyen and the board of aldermen had some things in mind that they would like the cable company to provide in exchange for a franchise agreement. Howell noted a few conces­ sions on the part of Mediacom, but West Jefferson Town At­ torney Jim Reeves said there was really nothing the town was getting in exchange for a long-term contract. What Howell said Mediacom is of­ fering: lowered density re­ quirements; offering the best service possible without high­ er costs; an opportunity for a government channel; and ac­ cess to high speed Internet connection through cable, are things the company is already offering, said Reeves, or would do so naturally. The only new item would be the govern­ ment channel, and Mediacom See Cable, page 5 Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertisingfSjeffersonpost.com circulation@jefTersonpo8t.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jefTersonpost.com by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Post photo by Linda Burchette Graduates and their guests enjoyed a number of games and activities during Project Graduation, an all-night party that follows the graduation ceremony. Here they join in the Wheel of Fortune game. ing industries in the town. Stephen Shoemaker said he is aware of at least two pol­ luting industries within the town, and that the town does not need any more. "I want the board to step up to the plate and be realistic about it," he said. "It would hurt West Jef ferson and it would be th< wrong thing to do to let it hap pen." Haskell McGuire said witl all the good things happening in West Jefferson, with the re tail and cultural arts district a polluting industry wouk only have a negative impact "We all use asphalt and I hav< nothing against it, but we don't want such a plant in s See Pollution, page Art Council's Gallery Crawl coming this Friday Ashe County Arts Coun­ cil is sponsoring the Gallery Crawl on Friday, June 10, 5-8 p.m. Don't miss this special opportunity to visit the many unique galleries located in downtown West Jefferson. Maps to the galleries are available at the Ashe Arts Center and at participating galleries. Refreshments will be offered. Most galleries will be offering special "in house" promotions and door prize drawings the evening of the Crawl. "The Crawl is a chance to enjoy all the arts have to offer in downtown West Jefferson," said Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council. "The Arts Dis­ trict is earning quite a name for itself here and throughout the state. This year's Crawl will showcase the best in vi­ sual and performing arts." "The purpose of the Gal­ lery Crawl," Lonon continued, "is to offer exposure for the artists and gallery owners of West Jefferson's Arts Dis­ trict. Ashe County is blessed by many fine artists and craftspersons, and not just in downtown West Jefferson. The Arts Council is pleased to celebrate their accomplish­ ments and to try and help promote them." "The arts are a business for many here, and there is a fine line between the creative spirit of being an artist and in being able to promote and market their own art. The creative process is just that, it's an ongoing process and one that is important to the existence of the artist. By of­ fering ongoing Crawls the second Friday of each month from June through October, the Arts Council supports this creative process and cel­ ebrates the new works creat­ ed by our artists. The Crawl gives folks an opportunity to visit the galleries, to see new works, to talk and visit with the artists, and to let the visual arts challenge and Blue Ridge Electric to hold meeting Ashe County residents are invited to learn more about their electric power provider and have the chance to win a refurbished Ford Ex­ plorer at the annual Blue Ridge Electric Mem­ bership Corporation annual meeting this Sat­ urday, June 11 at Ashe County High School. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. with registra­ tion, food and music. Registered members re­ ceive an umbrella. There will be ham biscuits, coffee and soft drinks, doughnuts and fruit in the cafeteria while they last. Amantha Mill will stimulate the thinking of the viewer. The level of creativity in Ashe County is astound­ ing." "The arts are good for business, the arts contribute significantly to the overall economic well being of our county by bringing in dollars spent in pursuit of a creative outlet. Restaurants, accom­ modations providers, gas sta­ tions, and other retail estab­ lishments all benefit from the additional revenue that visi­ tors bring to our county when they come here for cultural experiences. It's a win-win situation for everyone." While visiting the galleries, don't miss the murals located throughout town. Several have been done by local art­ ists. And take a walk through the new Jefferson Station to see art panels created by lo­ cal artists and students. The annual Gallery Crawl showcases the finest in visual arts with stops at 13 galleries See Crawl, page 5 ipants • Acorn Gallery features the fine art originals and re­ productions of nationally ex­ hibited artist Raney Rogers. Her work includes represen­ tational landscapes, wildlife, and portraits, in various me­ dia. Handcrafted accessories are included in the gallery. Located at 103 Long Street. • Ashe Arts Center is an historic WPA building featur­ ing The Gallery and Gallery Shop. With eight exhibits a year and over four dozen art­ ists represented, there's al­ ways something for everyone. Showing through July 16th is Shadow of the Hills, the an­ nual membership show of the artists in the Blue Ridge Art Clan. Located at the corner of Main Street and School Av­ enue. • Ashe Custom Framing and Gallery, the oldest gallery in West Jefferson, offers a fine selection of original paintings be singing from 8 until 8:30 a.m. and the Hayes Family from 8:35 until 9:20 a.m. Children are invited to join in the children's program from 9 a.m. until the end of the busi­ ness session, which begins at 10 a.m. Part of the business session includes election of board members. Representing Ashe County in this year's election is Jackie Blackburn, a 12-year veteran of the board. Participants at the annual meeting will have the opportunity to participate in a health fair sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric and Ashe Me­ morial Hospital with free screenings, assess­ and prints by local and re­ gional artists. Also featured is a wide array of decorative and functional pottery, note cards, wooden items, foun­ tains, other art gifts, and cus­ tom framing. Located at 105 South Jefferson Avenue. • Bohemia Gallery fea­ tures the work of owner Janet Dowling and other fine local artists. Bohemia's selections include a unique mix of origi­ nal artwork, artisan jewelry, and handmade crafts. Lin6leum block prints with stun­ ning work in black and white, prints, baskets, pottery, and woodcrafts are highlighted. Located at 106 N. Jefferson Avenue. • Dancing Pig Gallery fea­ tures the work of several local artists with original works in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, signed and numbered prints, and giclees. Dancing Pig See Galleries, page ments and information. There will be informa­ tion on Blue Ridge Energies, Carolina Country magazine offering a free gift while they last, and information on Blue Ridge Electric cus­ tomer services. There will also be an opportunity for mem­ bers present to win a $50 bill, with four pre­ sented in each district: Ashe, Watauga, Allegh­ any and Caldwell. Members must be registered to win. Members must be present to win the grand prize, a refurbished 1996 Ford Explorer. For more information, call Blue Ridge Elec­ tric Membership Corporation at 246-7138. 5 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Wilma Victoria Baldwin Leahey Springfield, Va. September 15, 1920 May 14, 2005 Wilma Victoria Bald­ win Leahey of Springfield, VA, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Springfield, VA. Mrs. Leahey was born September 15, 1920 in Jefferson, NC to the late Alonzo and Carrie Baldwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (Sonny) Leahey of Essex, MD, a son, Robert Smith, four brothers, Ron, Radford, Hugh and Winston Baldwin, two sisters, Dona Wilcox and Jessie Baldwin. Wilma devoted her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She was a kind and generous friend. Funeral services were held at 11:00, Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Gary Kaufman Funeral Home Chapel in Elkridge, MD. Burial fol­ lowed in the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park. The fam­ ily received friends at 7:00 PM, May 19th at the funeral home. Eulogies were pre­ sented by grandson, Donald Leahey of Alexandria, VA and granddaughter, Chris­ tina Ferrandi of Jarretsville, Burton Miller Lansing October 20, 1923 May 30, 2005 Burton Miller, age 81 of Lansing, NC, died Monday, May 30, 2005 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mill­ er was born October 20, 1923 in Ashe County to Ambrose and Bertha Sexton Miller. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Lonnie Car­ penter, Rev. Doug Halsey, and Rev. Charlie McCoy officiated. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites. The family received friends from 10:00 till 11:00 AM prior to the funeral service. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Ethel Stike Miller, MD who also played a beauti­ ful arrangement of Amazing Grace on the organ. Selected scripture was read by daugh­ ter-in-law, Deborah Leahey of Springfield, VA. Wilma's favorite poem "Footprints" was read by granddaughter, Bonnie Brewick of Bristow, VA. Memorials may be made to: Capital Hospice Center, 4715 N. 15th St., Arlington, VA 22205 or to local hospice. Mrs. Leahey is survived by four sons; Gerald Leahey and wife, Edna, of Jarrets­ ville, MD, Lawrence Leahey and wife, Deborah, of Spring­ field, VA, Dennis Leahey and wife, Darlenne, of Pasadena, MD and Ronald Leahey and wife, Bessie, of Baltimore, MD; three brothers, Dean Baldwin and wife, Jane, of Kissimmee, FL, Dale Bald­ win and wife, Ella, of West Jefferson, NC and Charles Baldwin and wife, Swansie, of West Jefferson, NC and one sister, Melba Jones and husband, Paul, of West Jef­ ferson, NC. Also surviving are five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. two sons; David Miller and wife, Shelia, of Lansing, NC and Allen Miller and wife, Debbie, of West Jefferson, NC; two daughters, Betty Mahaffey and husband, Bob, of Lansing, NC and Mary Steelman and husband, Larry, of Winston Salem, NC; one brother, C. L. Price of Lansing, NC and two sisters, Geneva Stamper of Newport, FL and Pauline Ours of PA. Eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and sev­ eral nieces and nephews also survive. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sarah Ann Wellborn Graybeal Deep Gap, North Carolina June 19, 1915 May 30, 2005 Sarah Ann Wellborn Gray­ beal, age 89, of Brown wood Road, Deep Gap, died Mon­ day evening, May 30, 2005, at the Watauga Medical Cen­ ter. Born June 19, 1915 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Robert A. and Clemmie Watson Wellborn. Mrs. Graybeal was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a cafete­ ria supervisor at both Deep Gap and Parkway Elemen­ tary Schools. She also was an assistant postmaster and assistant mail carrier at both the Deep Gap and Fleetwood Post Offices. Mrs. Graybeal is survived by four daughters; Faye Hicks and Donna Huffstetler and her husband, Gary, all of Lenoir, Betty Upchurch of Boone and Joyce Baker and husband, Arvil, of Fleetwood; three sons, Wayne Graybeal and wife, Linda, of Boone, R.D. Graybeal and his wife, Elinor Gaye Barker Testerman Lansing July 13, 1933 May 29, 2005 Mrs. Elinor Gaye Barker Testerman, age 71, of Lan­ sing, died Sunday morning, May 29, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. Funeral ser­ vices were held on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Greene's Chapel Church by Rev. Jerry Harris. Burial fol­ lowed in the Howell-Hill Cem­ etery. The family received friends from 12:00-2:00 pm on Tuesday, two hours prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Testerman was born in Ashe County on July 13, 1933 to the late Jemes Bark­ er and to the late Pearl Jones Barker. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Testerman; two sisters and Martha, and Gary Graybeal, all of Deep Gap; 18 grand­ children, 19 great-grandchil­ dren and three great great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Daisy Walker of Boone and Mildred Michael of Atlanta, Georgia; and four brothers, Alan, Charles and Junior Wellborn, all of Boone and Bill Wellborn of Deep Gap. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Graybeal; and three brothers, Paul, James and Arthur Wellborn. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Cha­ pel, officiated by Rev. Brent Bolick. Burial followed in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers were appreciated and the family suggested memorials to the Laurel Springs Bap­ tist Church Building Fund, 174 Brown Farm Road, Deep Gap, NC 28618. The fam­ ily received friends Wednes­ day evening, June 1, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Austin & Barnes. Austin & Barnes served the Graybeal family. Norine Chloe Johnson Walker West Jefferson October 12, 1913 May 30, 2005 Norine Chloe Johnson Walker, age 91 of West Jeffer­ son, NC, died Monday, May 30, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Three Forks Baptist Church in Taylorsville, NC. Rev. D. W. Chatman, Rev. Josh Benge and Rev. Ken Morris officiated. Burial followed in the Three Forks Baptist Church Cem­ etery. Mrs. Walker laid in state from 2:00 - 3:00 prior to the service. Flowers were accepted or memorials made to: Three Forks Baptist Church Building Fund, 4685 Three Forks Baptist Church Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681. Mrs. Walker was born October 12, 1913 in Alexan­ der County, NC to the late Everett and Emo Burgess Johnson. Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband, Owen Walker and one daughter, Norma Dean Walker of West Jeffer­ son, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survived. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Fun eral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. continued on page 3 Obituaries appear in the Tuesday edition of the Jefferson Post. Deadline for obituaries is Mondays at 8:30 am. two brothers. She is survived by four sons, Van Testerman, of Lan­ sing, Dale Testerman, of Warrensville, Tyler Testerman, of Wilkesboro and Mark Testerman, of Lansing; a brother, We would like to thank you for Howard Barker, of Jeffer­ son; two sisters, Reba Ben­ your prayers, kindness, support son, of Lansing and Myrtle Dean South, of Jefferson; and any gift you have given to our four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two step great family. You will never know how grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. much we appreciate everything. The family requested no flowers. Memorials may be | Please continue to pray for us in made to: The family or to the days to come. Greene's Chapel Church, c/o Wilma Michaels, PO Box 21, CKSSD Lansing, NC 28643. You may give the family With love and sincere thanks, your condolences to our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. The Cole Family com. 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VISIT THE CUB CADET1 RETAILER NEAR YOU HART POWER EQUIPMENT DOWNTOWN, MARKET ST. • WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 (336) 246-3431 (•vingu t'nouni oft bar price :tuW rw*i pim aat by Malar and may vary and handling charjja* may b* additional and may I to limited avatabMy CUH029 2I -57M7 7 THE SCIENCE OF COMMON SENSE. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Continued from page 3 Zola Edna Parsons North Wilkesboro June 29, 1922 May 27, 2005 James Earl Pennington West Jefferson November 1, 1940 June 3, 2005 Zola Edna Parsons, age 82, widow of William Bar­ ney Parsons of Hilltop Acres Street, North Wilkesboro, died Friday, May 27, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Parsons was born June 29, 1922, in Ashe County to Roey and Effie Miller. She was a member of Cricket Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Loraine Parsons and a great grand­ daughter, Lindsey Stewart. Surviving are two sons, Roey Parsons and wife Janie of Hickory; Rhon Parsons and wife, Nancy, of Harmo­ ny; three daughters, Shelby Sharp and husband, Mel, of Yadkinville; Lois Owen and husband, John, Brenda Henry and husband, Michael, all of North Wilkesboro; two brothers, James Miller and wife, Hazel, of West Jefferson and Reaber Powers of Carl­ isle, PA. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on May 30, 2005, at Cricket Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Rector, Rev. Sherman Barlow, Rev. Roger Elmore, and Rev. Tim Pruitt officiat­ ed. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Memo­ rials were made to Coral Ridge Ministries, P.O.Box 40, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 33302. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Mr. James Earl Penning­ ton, age 64, of West Jefferson, died Friday morning, June 3, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:00 am at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Steve LeaShomb and Rev. Gary Shelton. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00-8:30 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Pennington was born in Bluefield, Virginia on Fri­ day, November 1, 1940 to the late Walter Avery Pennington and to the late Mamie Grace Sharpe Pennington. He was a Truck Driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bar­ bara Jordan Pennington and two brothers, Howard Pen­ nington and Don Penning­ ton. He is survived by a son, Earl Pennington and wife, Christina, of Jefferson; two daughters, Regina Penning­ The Catawba Valley Chap­ ton, of West Jefferson and ter of the North Carolina Tina Blevins and husband, Association of Certified Pub­ Greg, of Laurel Springs; a lic Accountants (NCACPA), brother, Robert Penning­ which includes Alexander, ton, of Jefferson; two sisters, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Mary Wyatt, of Jefferson and Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Grace Teaster, of Henderson- Watauga, and Wilkes coun­ ville; seven grandchildren, ties, is hosting a networking Tommy Pennington, of Lau­ luncheon for area profession­ rel Springs, Matthew Pen­ als. Professionals who wish to nington, Joshua and Jacob attend are encouraged to do Pennington, all of Jefferson; so, but they are responsible Meghan Greene, Jessica for their own meal. NCACPA's Greene and Jordan Greene, Organization: all of Lenoir; several nieces Catawba Valley Chapter Title: Monthly Networking and nephews also survive. You may give the family Luncheon Date: Monday, June 16 your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location.Golden Corral on com. Boone Family Funeral Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd., Hickory, Home of West Jefferson was NC in charge of these arrange­ Cost: Free.(Attendees must provide their own meal.) ments. Designed For: All Catawba Scholarship Winners from Project Graduation The 2005 Project Gradua­ tion scholarship winner was announced Saturday morn­ ing at the conclusion of the all-night celebration held at Mountain View Elementary School. Ashley Ruff was awarded a $3,000 Project Graduation Scholarship. Also awarded were five $2,000 Ashe County Leaders of Tomorrow Schol­ arships. These winners were Stephanie Trent, Tyler Gam­ ble, Stacy Phipps, Autumn Roten and Lee Giles. Congratulations to these winners! Kevin McAbee, the son of Ronald and Janet Wain of Fleetwood, has been in the Navy for five and a half years. He has just been promoted to FC1. He is Junior Sailor of the Year from his ship the U.S.S. Carr. N. C. Association of Public Accountants to have monthly networking meeting Valley area professionals. Registration: No advanced registration is required. For more information, contact NCACPA's Member Service Center at (800) 469-1352. vAbout NCACPA The North Carolina Associa­ tion of CPAs is the only state­ wide association for CPAs in North Carolina. With more than 11,000 members, NCAC­ PA is one of the largest CPA organizations in the country. Founded in 1919, the asso­ ciation serves the accounting profession through legisla­ tive support, educational pro­ gramming, and networking opportunities to connect our members to each other and to their community. For more information, please visit, our website at www.ncacpa.org. High Country Healthcare offers help The Terri Schiavo case drew national attention and caused America to begin ques­ tioning its values and legal system on a federal and state level. However, much of the media attention has skipped the fact that the Schiavo legal battle highlights very impor­ tant personal decisions that most adults need to make right now. Modern medicine wields an unprecedented capacity for prolonging life. When a per­ son does not use legal means to make known his or her wishes about life support, the family is left to fight about life prolonging measures. When a person is unable to make medical decisions for his/her­ self, legal documents called Advance Directives can make the decision making clear. "Everyone should look at two types of Advance Direc­ tives," says Nancy Metzger, Executive Director of High Country Healthcare System. "A Living Will and a Durable Power of Attorney- these doc­ uments are not just for the patient. They also help the patient's family who will want to honor the patient's wishes during this very stressful time. Without these docu­ ments, family is more likely to fight over what they guess the loved one would have wanted. The more responsi­ ble thing to do for the sake of the family is to prepare these forms and make them known to your loved ones." Attorneys can help indi­ viduals draw up these docu­ ments, but many people use forms to create Advance Directives on their own. Appa­ I lachian District Hospice, soon to be High Country Hospice, has announced that they will provide sample forms on request. High Country Home Health offices will also make these forms available. They will do this free of charge as a community service. Call the office in your county: Hospice of Alleghany: 336.372.8018 Hospice of Ashe: 336.246.6443 Hospice of Watauga: 828.265.3926 High Country Home Health - Alleghany: 336.372.2102 High Country Home Health - Ashe: 336.246.9023 HighCountry Home Health - Watauga: 828.265.3388 Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare is a signed and dated legal document where­ by a person names anoth­ er person to be in charge of healthcare decisions. This helps when a person loses the capacity to make healthcare decisions - when in a coma for instance. A Living Will is a docu­ ment in which an adult gives instructions to healthcare providers about life-sustain­ ing procedures. The types of life sustaining procedures covered can be a respirator, IV nutrition, and tube feed­ ing. In North Carolina, both the Durable Power of Attor­ ney and Living Will must be signed, dated, signed by two witnesses, and notarized. A number of people may not serve as witnesses, includ­ ing your doctor and people entitled to a portion of your estate. The forms available from the Appalachian Dis­ trict/High Country Hospice offices spell out the catego­ ries of individuals who may not serve as witnesses. "Terri Schiavo was only 26 when she fell into a coma," points out Angie Grogan, Hos­ pice Coordinator for Appala­ chian District Hospice/High Country Health Care Sys­ tem. "Advance Directives are not just for people who have been diagnosed with a ter­ minal illness. Every person age 18 and over should have these documents in place and should review them every ten years." The three offices of Appa­ lachian District Hospice will merge with High Country Health Care System on July 1. The hospice program is available to individuals diag­ nosed with terminal illness and who are predicted to have six months or less to live. Hospice works to make the remaining life of dying individuals as comfortable as possible by controlling the symptoms of disease. Hos­ pice neither hastens death nor prolongs life. Hospice provides personal care for patients to relieve family, and hospice provides emotional support for dying individu­ als and their families. High Country Health Care System serves Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga as a not-for-profit organization. Persons inter­ ested in volunteering for or contributing to hospice can contact the hospice office nearest them. Ashe Developmental Day School honored Ashe Developmental Day School has earned accredita­ tion from the National Asso­ ciation for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - the nation's leading orga­ nization of early childhood professionals. Last fall, Ashe Day submitted their applica­ tion to NAEYC. They were evaluated on December 8, 2004 and received the good news of their achievement on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. "We're very proud to be accredited by NAEYC and recognized for our commit­ ment to reaching the high­ est level of professional standards for children and families", says Diane Killen, Director. "NAEYC Accredita­ tion lets families in our com­ munity know that children ages 6 weeks through age 8. They are licensed for 60 chil­ dren and currently have a full enrollment. The program has been in operation for over 30 years. In April 1999, Ashe Day entered into a manage­ ment contract with United Cerebral Palsy of North Carolina. "This has been a very positive move for chil­ dren, families, and staff. Our program is stronger and has been enhanced through sup­ port from UCP," says Diane. In January 2004, UCP and Easter Seals of North Caroli­ na merged to form one agen­ cy. Diane also states, "The joint effort of both programs makes it possible to better provide resources and sup­ ports for children and adults with disabilities, and to assist these individuals in achiev­ ing their goals and gaining greater independence." More than 8,000 early childhood programs, serving nearly three-quarters of a million children, are accred­ ited by NAEYC. "In recent years, we've seen a growing number of child care and preschool programs earning NAEYC Accreditation," said Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D., execu- f Ashe Developmental Day School children Top row L to R: Shaun Johnson, Cori Richardson, Abbie Royal Center row L to R: Jake Richardson, Katy Long, Chase Royal, Rose Jordan Bottom row L to R: Tristen Gimlin, Abby Osborne, Ethan Ashley tive director of NAEYC. "By earning accreditation, Ashe Developmental Day School has become a leader in a national effort to raise the quality of early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start." Responding to the growth of the system, in 1999 the NAEYC Governing Board appointed a National Com­ mission on Accreditation Reinvention to conduct a comprehensive review of NAEYC's Accreditation sys­ tem. Building on their work, NAEYC is making many changes to prepare the sys­ tem for the future, and to ensure the integrity and reli­ ability of the process that programs go through to earn NAEYC Accreditation. NAEVC created its accred- program iy«o jtation Droffram in 1985 to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality childcare and early education programs. To earn NAEYC's accreditation, a program conducts a selfstudy to determine how well it meets the standards. Once improvements are made, if any are needed, the program is observed by independent, professional validators, and then reviewed by a national panel. Programs are accredit­ ed by NAEYC for a five-year period. Ashe Developmental Day School is the first and cur­ rently the only early child­ hood program in the county to achieve NAEYC Accredita­ tion. 200 5 Celebrate the Power of the People Saturday, June 11, 8:00 am Ashe County High School 184 Campus Drive, West Jefferson, NC Bring the ticket from the back cover of your 2004 Annual Report to register for prizes. Also enjoy: • • • • • • Live entertainment Exhibits Scholarship announcements Special children's program Health screenings sponsored by Ashe Memorial Hospital Refreshments From 8-10 am, register to win: • Fifty dollars cash • A Carolina Country sampler gift basket • Four tickets to An Appalachian Summer Festival's grand finale fireworks concert featuring The Temptations and The Supremes Grand Prize: 1996 Ford Explorer! You must be present to win the grand prize Business meeting: 10 am • Elect Blue Ridge Electric directors • Get the latest updates on your cooperative electric membership corp Your Touchstone Energy" Partner www.BlueRidgcEMC.com �[1 Public Opinion M...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 PAGE 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, ^ Maltese Editorial The man who made Turkey much from little In the past week, we have honored two great principals who have retired at the end of this school year. We now conclude the set with yet another one: Don Church, the third retiring principal. The name Don Church and Fleetwood Elementary School will always be linked in the public mind. He went there as a child, then returned "home" to serve as a language arts teacher. In 1975, he became principal. When Mr. Church becatne principal in 1975, there were many elementary schools scattered across the county. The consolidation process to our present system would not begin in earnest for another decade and more. As the years rolled by, Fleetwood began showing its age. Rapid growth in the southern end of the county strained its resources. Yet, thanks in large part to the planning and leadership of Mr. Church, education did not suffer. Indeed, Fleetwood students consistently ranked n/ WEU, LEI'S SEE ^ SON 0? h feUH LIKES THIS. "Malta may on a non­ discriminatory basis main­ tain in force the rules on the acquisition and holding of immovable property for sec­ ondary residence purposes by nationals of the Member States who have not legally resided in Malta for at least five years In the event that the value of one such prop­ erty . . . exceeds the thresh­ olds provided for in Malta's legislation, namely 30,000 Maltese lira for apartments and 50,000 Maltese lira for any type of property other than apartments and. . . ." high on state and other stan­ dardized tests. Fleetwood took second place to no one in academic excellence. That is no small accomplishment when some of your classes meet in crowded trailers. In 1999, Mr. Church left his home school to lead Blue Ridge Elementary School. He excelled there as well, helping students get ready for the transition to county—A portion of one of the wide, consolidated middle and high schools. There in 435 protocols annexed to the European Union's proposed the northwest, where the constitution. strongest opposition to con­ solidation had existed, Mr. There you have Europe's Church used his wide range "crisis." The French, in a snit of skills to prepare the stu­ that was their serviceable dents—and help their fami­ substitute for common sense, lies—in this time of change. wisely rejected the proposed constitution for the 25 mem­ He certainly has materially contributed to the great suc­ ber nations of the European cesses of the middle school Union. So there will be no constitutional law governing and high school. Maltese real estate transac­ We salute this great lead­ tions. Gosh. er as he steps down, and Europe's elites, nearly wish well to all the princi­ unanimous in their desire to pals who will follow in the "pool" nations' sovereignties paths of these giants: Don in E.U. institutions respon­ Church, Bradley McNeill sive only to those elites, warned that a French rejec­ and Larry Rousseau. tion might plunge Europe into bloody chaos akin to the dissolution of Yugoslavia— perhaps even another Rev. Peter Parrish, direc­ To sum it up, it was a call Holocaust. Such synthetic tor of the Elk Shoals United to the Methodists—and any­ hysteria revealed the elites' Methodist Camp in the coun­ one else, for that matter—to contempt for, and fear of, the European publics that the ty, delivered a dramatic and wake up and start working constitution was designed to powerful message Sunday to make Ashe County a bet­ further marginalize. about our county's (and ter place and to reach out The so-called constitution nation's) ills on the open­ and touch people's lives. is actually just an incoher­ ing night of a three-night If you are concerned ent jumble of policies—see revival at Smethport United about the future of the coun­ above, and don't miss the Methodist Church. ty, regardless of your faith protocol concerning the Sami people's reindeer husband­ There is not space to or denomination, you should come by the church at 7 p.m. ry—for an incoherent jumble even begin to consider all of vastly different nations. the points Parrish raised. Monday or Tuesday. Supposedly a single nation's rejection prevents the con­ stitution from coming into effect. But some E.U. officials, with characteristic mendac­ ity, hope to press on, get 24 ratifications, then force the French to keep revot- Man with a message fECI, HUH? 1 KNEW DEEP THROAT REVEMJED vacation, laws "protecting" labor by making it difficult to fire people. But those laws, p o l i t i ­ by making employers reluc­ c a l l y tant to hire, help explain correct France's double-digit unem­ answer. ployment. Cast a cold eye on this way of life—this amalgam of desires for increasing afflu­ ence and leisure and weight in the world—and "civi­ George Will lized" looks like a euphe­ mism for "childish." Children Fortunately, the Dutch ren­ are unaware of the costs of dered an even more emphat­ things, and the incompat­ ibility of many desires. ic no last week. The French "no" may French voters who reject­ ed the constitution were have reverberations across surly about their surly presi­ the channel. British Prime dent, Jacques Chirac, who Minister Tony Blair, recently favors admitting Turkey awarded a third term, has to the European Union. made it clear that before Worried about their slug­ the next election he will gish economy, the French resign, making way for fret that after last year's Gordon Brown, chancel­ eastward expansion of the lor of the exchequer. Blair's E.U. by the admission of 10 Labor Party can hardly low-wage countries, French wait. After three drubbings jobs will move east and low- by Margaret Thatcher, the wage workers—the dreaded party, still nursing a curdled "Pplish plumber"—will move nostalgia for socialism, pre­ to France. The cognitive dis­ tended conversion to com­ sonance of the French is mon sense. It tolerated Blair, striking: They wish to lead a and his acceptance of most Europe from which they are Thatcherite reforms, as the effectively insulated. price of returning to power. It is fine for people who But Labor longs for Brown, are not French to admire a dour Scot who embodies from afar how "civilized" the cheerless egalitarianism the French are in cherish­ of socialism understood as ing their "way of life"—short more and more queuing by workweeks, many weeks of more and more people depen­ ing until they pro­ duce the dent for increasing numbers of things on a decreasingly competent welfare state. Blair, having promised to allow a referendum next year on the E.U. constitu­ tion, probably wanted to lin­ ger for a final triumph—a British "yes." But polls suggest a "no" at least as resounding as France's. And now, the French having spo­ ken, there probably will be no British referendum. So the Labor Party can soon­ er rather than later say to Blair what Cromwell said when proroguing the Rump Parliament: "It is not fit that you should sit here any lon­ ger!" But let Blair sit until Oct. 21, the 200th anniversary of Lord Nelson's defeat of Napoleon's fleet at Trafalgar. The British will celebrate in the modern manner: very sensitively. The naval engagement will be reenacted in British waters. But to spare French pride, that tender thing tethered to not much since Trafalgar, the fleets will not be labeled British and French.They will be called "red" and "blue." Which will be which? Never mind. E.U. doctrine is that European nations, in their annoying particularity, regrettably once existed, but should no longer. State Medicaid cuts will hit elderly, disabled Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. 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If the North Carolina General Assembly approves the budget with the $53 million Medicaid reductions for the fiscal year of 2005-2006 that the Senate has already passed, over 60,000 disabled, elderly, and blind citizens may lose needed health ser­ vices. Many older and disabled people who are on Medicaid now will lose their home health care services and will probably be forced to reside in nursing facilities. Being a physically disabled person who needs assistance with many daily living tasks, these proposed Medicaid cuts are disturb­ ing to me because I would much rather receive my care in my home than having to be in an institutional setting. I believe most people would like to stay in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible as they age or become disabled. Nursing facilities are neces­ sary for some people, but it's just not the same as being at home with one's family. Thanks to agencies such as Ashe Services for Aging (ASA) that have many beneficial home health care services, many older and disabled individuals can receive the assis­ tance they need in their homes. Home Health agencies like ASA mostly rely on Medicaid to fund certain services that they supply, so many people who are currently receiving these home care services will no longer be eligible for these programs if the state legislators adopt the Medicaid reduc­ tions. Since they will no longer be able to receive the home health care that they need, many will be forced into institutional care such as nursing homes, adult care homes, and hospitals. Personal Care Services (PCS) will be the most affected if the planned Medicaid cuts are implemented. Currently, a PCS client receives sixty hours of in-home care per month, but the Medicaid restrictions will reduce the monthly PCS limit to forty hours. The daily PCS limit will be reduced from the current three to five hours to three hours. PCS provides an in-home aide to assist the disabled or elderly cli­ ent in various activities including house­ keeping, cooking, and personal assistance (eating, bathing, dressing, etc.) during the allotted hours. It will be difficult for the inhome aide to provide all the services that the client needs in only three hours a day. So, the only choice many PCS clients* will have (if the budget draft is accepted) is to seek institutional care. Ironically, if patients' health needs can- not be met through PCS and other home care programs, insti­ tutional facilities will cost the state much more than home health care. According to the Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina, the Pamela Blevins costs of institutional care per month are: $3,840 for general inpatient hospital care; $3,209 for longterm care in nursing facilities; and $1,639 for adult care homes. The costs of in-home services per month are: $727 for personal care; $582 for home health; and $1,915 for CAP/DA (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults). As one can clearly see, these proposed Medicaid reductions for home health care will actu­ ally cost the state government more for every person who is forced into any of the above types of institutional care. Since the reductions in the budget draft do not apply for patients in institutional care, it seems that the State Senate has a bias for institutional care. If the goal of the General Assembly is to save money, why would they suggest cuts that will cost more money in the long run? Looking at this issue from a personal view, I believe individuals who need special health services because of their age or dis­ ability should have a choice in where they receive their care. Maybe the NC legisla­ tors should try to imagine that they were elderly or disabled and had a low income, and they were told they must go to a nurs­ ing facility because they didn't qualify to receive home health care services. I wonder how many of them would vote for the Medicaid reductions if they had to face the reality of having to leave the comfort of their homes to stay in a hospital type setting. It's difficult to understand why the NC Senate passed cuts that will not only force our weakest citizens into nurs­ ing homes, but that will also cost the state more money as well. The House of Representatives will soon be voting on this budget proposal, so there's still time to stop the Medicaid restrictions from being passed. The rep­ resentatives need to know that North Carolinians do not want these Medicaid cuts in home health care to pass, which will force many of our disabled and elderly out of the comfort of their homes to receive needed health care. If you think these home health care Medicaid cuts should not be passed, please contact all the NC representatives to voice your opposition. They can be reached through the General Assembly's main phone number (919-7334111), or you may also send an e-mail that can be viewed by all the House members (nchousemembers@ms.ncga.state.nc.us). Specifically state in your e-mail subject that you're writing about the home health care Medicaid cuts so that the representa­ tives can easily see what your concerns are. Governor Easley has publicly stated that he will oppose the Medicaid cuts the legislators leave in the budget draft. This is good news, but he needs to knows that North Carolinians appreciate his support of home health services and that we want him to continue to use his influence to per­ suade the legislators to omit any Medicaid cuts that will negatively impact home care services in the budget. You can call the Governor's office at 1-800-662-7952 (valid only in North Carolina), or go to this web page: http://www.governor.state. nc.us/email,asp?to=1 to e-mail him. His fax numbers are 919-715-3175 and 919733-2120. If you want to have health care options as you and your loved ones age, please let your elected officials know you do not want the Medicaid reductions in the final budget. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and com­ munity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 FROM THE FRONT Albert Hash Festival coming Saturday Graduation by Anita Poplin Special to the Post • American Legion Post 275 and Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting the annual Albert Hash Festival at the Ameri­ can Legion Ballfield in Lan­ sing on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Albert Hash was a re­ nowned fiddler and fiddle maker. He tried to preserve the music he loved so much by teaching the young folks to play. He said; "If you didn't teach the younger genera- tion to play, one of these days you wouldn't have any music*." The festival's mission is to keep his dream alive. As part of this year's fes­ tival there will be a junior fiddler's contest for young fiddlers ages 5-16 at 1 p.m. with cash prizes awarded. Bluegrass and old time will play as one category. The Ladies Auxiliary will also announce the winners of its Albert Hash Fiddlin' Schol­ arship Essay Contest at 4 p.m. There will be live music throughout the day by some of the area's finest pickers including Wayne Hender­ son, Rita Scott and Co., The Fellowship Quartet, and the Touch-Me-Nots. Bring your lawnchair and join in for a day of fiddling and fun. For more information about the festival, call Polly Weaver at 384-3991 and for fiddler's contest information call Audrey Ham at 3844198. Millan and Brenda Shoemak­ er also voiced their opposition to an asphalt plant in town limits, noting the issues with noise from the large trucks, air pollution despite controls, and the impact on beautification and revitalization efforts in the town. When the board adopted the amendment to prevent any new polluting industries in the town, Shoemaker said, "I'd like to thank the board. That's good." Everyone else offered their thanks as well as they left the building. office, which is not required of the cable company but is a need for local customers. Blythe told the group that reception is still a problem, especially with channels out of the Charlotte area, and little can be done about it because of the equipment and mountains. Aldermen Ted Huffman and Bob Mc­ Coy said they have problems with reception, some upper channels and some lower, and Blythe promised to look into these situations. She also not­ ed that customer service calls go to Hendersonville unless the system is overloaded, and then the calls are transferred to a Mediacom service center in some other area. The aldermen took no ac­ tion on the issue as they ex­ pect to continue discussion of the franchise agreement at a later date. In other business, no com­ ments were heard during a public hearing on a zoning change along Oakwood Road for the development of Villag­ es of Ashe. The board approved a change from residential to residential agriculture, which provides for nursing homes as a conditional use. Villages of Ashe is to be a community of assisted living facilities with the potential for construction of a nursing home. Ground­ breaking for the project is scheduled June 29. A public hearing for rezoning property on Graybeal Avenue also received no com­ ment, and the aldermen vot­ ed to rezone property at 402 Graybeal Avenue belonging to M.L. Phillips to community shopping. The property is cur­ rently used by Mitch Phillips State Farm Insurance and the DMV tag office. continued from front page Pollution continued from front page populated area where peo­ ple would have to breathe pol­ luted air," he said. "We need to monitor the ones we have and not bring in any more. There is plenty of room out of town and populated areas for such a facility." Dennis Houck, Jerry Mc­ Cable continued from front page representative Maggie Blythe said this has been de­ layed until details are worked out over how the service would be provided. Reeves said that of course a cable provider like Mediacorn would want new custom­ ers, so they would be willing to offer cable to a new subdi­ vision in the town. They are offering the high speed Inter­ net service in the near future, but customers will have to pay for the service separately from their cable bill and this service is already available through other providers such as the phone company. McFadyen said he and Reeves will be discussing the franchise agreement in order to make the changes he ex­ pected to have been discussed in the negotiation process, such as problems with recep­ tion and the need for a local Crawl continued from front page and craft shops ip down: town West Jefferson. Also featured during the evening are musicians inside selected galleries and strolling the streets of the town. Street performers include: Rita Scott and the Appalachian Moun­ tain Band, playing favorite bluegrass tunes; Michael Bell, performing a wide vari­ ety of piano selections at the Originals Only Gallery; Tilde Carbia, a North Carolina Schoql, of the Arts and Ober- Overtones, singing barber­ lin College graduate, a clas­ shop quartet favorites in tra­ sical and folk guitarist and ditional four part harmony; vocalist performing original and Ruth and Steve Smith, tunes and standard favorites; a duo from Watauga County Nancy Carter, playing her playing guitar and dulcimer folk harp; Michael Goss, play­ favorites. Crawls will continue ing rock standards and his original compositions on gui­ throughout the season on the tar in a style he describes as second Friday of each month "punk-a-billy"; Dixie Jarman, through October. For details singer, songwriter, guitarist or more information, contact performing traditional and the Arts Council at 336.846original tunes; the Mountain ARTS. Post photo by Linda Burchette An obviously thrilled Josh Hopkins gives Ashe County High School Principal Bradley Mc­ Neill a bear hug after receving his diploma Friday evening. She learned lessons, she said, that you cannot buy, such as how to speak in front of a large, live audience, and how to speak and act with grace and confidence. She learned, she said, "the power of one." "You always hear that you can do anything you want to do, but you have to learn that for yourself," she said. "Every individual has the opportu­ nity to evoke change. I had Jenny Grubb and Valedicto­ rian Brittany LaMontagne. Grubb told her fellow graduates that she believes everyone is here for a pur­ pose, and it is her goal to do all she can do to change the world, quoting former Presi­ dent Jimmy Carter on doing whatever you can as long as you can to make a difference. She encouraged them to fo­ cus their lives on beauty and bettering the world. Quoting listen to me, so I did what I could do to make things bet­ ter for the next one. I found out I was good at this, and it gave me confidence to work even harder. I want to tell these young people to create your own definition of success and strive to fulfill your po­ tential." The graduates also heard inspiring addresses from two of their own: Salutatorian be the change you wish to see in the world. Be a beacon and set the example." LaMontagne described herself as the classic nerd, saying, "I admit, I actually like to learn." She said she reads the dictionary and en­ joys math for relaxation and writes poems and short sto­ ries for fun. She's been criti­ cized for not having a life, she said, and for her love of run- this one chance for people to Galleries continued from front page also offers custom framing and matting. Located at 114 North Jefferson Avenue. • Hampton Gallery is lo­ cated in the newly renovated Jefferson Station. The paint­ ings of artist Shirley Hamp­ ton are stylized, contempo­ rary, impressionistic, abstract and somewhat surrealistic. Also included are jewelry and sculpture. Located at Jeffer­ son Station Unit 9. • Originals Only is the newest gallery in town owned by two of Ashe • County's fa­ vorite artists, Joan Stiles Bell and Lenore DePree. The gal­ lery features all original oil paintings with a wide selec­ tion of price, style, and size for the collector. Located 3B North Jefferson Avenue. • R.T. Morgan Art Gallery and Glass By Camille fea­ tures a wide variety of origi­ nal fine art. Award winning artists have been hand-select­ ed and are among the best in their fields. Enjoy sculpture and paintings by owners R.T. Morgan and Glass by Camille Morgan. Other featured art­ ists show pottery, blown glass, sculpture, baskets, garden creations, and paintings. Lo­ cated atl20 North Jefferson Avenue. • River Rock Gallery is Ashe County's first artist cooperative featuring high quality craftsmanship from local artists. Co-op members and consignment artists are showing a variety of fine art and handcrafted works in­ cluding jewelry, pressed flow­ ers, weaving, painting,stained glass, hand made books, pho­ tography, pottery, wood sculp­ ture, and wood turnings. Lo­ cated at 101 North Jefferson Avenue. • Sally Mae's Emporium is located in the historic Ray Hardware Store Build­ ing and features the work of more than six-dozen artists and craftsmen. Included in this unique space are pottery, oils, pastels, prints, photogra­ phy, toys, collectibles, fibers, quilts, furniture, and other handcrafted items. Located atlO South Jefferson Avenue. • Smart Gallery is new to the West Jefferson art scene. Owned by Gail Smart and managed by Jeff Alexander, the gallery features giclee prints and originals by Lenore DePree, Stephen Willingham, and Kathleen Flowers. Also included are pottery, furni­ ture, and other handcrafted items. Located at 109 North Jefferson Avenue. HAPPY 1" BIRTHDAY, HALEY! Haley - Happy 1st Birthday Sweetheart! It's Town of Jefferson Public Notice Budget Hearing hard to see yoM turning one The proposed FY 2005-06 budget for the Town of Jefferson has been presented to the Board of Aldermen and is available for public inspection in the Town Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. There will be a public hearing on June 27, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget. Citizens are invited to make written or oral comments. Budget Summary: General Fund Water Sewer Cemetery Capital Reserve Capital Projects r • Stephen Shoemaker Studio is "a place to paint" according to artist owner Ste­ phen Shoemaker. Stephen is known as the "Train Man" in Ashe County with numerous original watercolor paintings and prints on his favorite subject. Stephen also paints landscapes and still life. Lo­ cated in the AF Bank Office Building at 113 South Jeffer­ son Avenue. • Tin Roof Gallery is home to artist Catherine Altice. Her work is fun, whimsical, and thought provoking. Enjoy contemporary mixed media paintings, jewelry, crafts, note cards, and sculpture. Located at 103 N. Jefferson Avenue. $920,744 $715,350 $311,700 $ 4,250 $ 5,000 $211,911 already, but we took forward to watchiny yon yrow. Mow make life wonderful, with your beautiful smiles and sweet laty hs. We thank God for you each day. We love you! Mommy and Daddy Haley - Happy First Birthday, yon are snch a specialyift to o\\r lives! Love, Grammy, Paw, Josh & Jonathan Haley - Hot* are oivrJlnyel! Happy Birthday! Love, Papaw Jerry & Grandmaw Millie Ghandi, she said, "You must ning as well, but these things have stood her in good stead for a successful future with knowledge and fitness. "I was given a passion for learning," she said, "and some talents to be used to glorify my Cre­ ator." Principal Bradley McNeill addressed his last graduat­ ing class, thanking them for their hard work, their aca­ demic and athletic success, and wished them well in the future. McNeill retires this year after many years in the Ashe County School system. He received many hugs from the grads as they marched across the stage to receive their diplomas. Cheers and applause rang out as McNeill pronounced the Class of 2005 officially gradu­ ated, and the new graduates tossed hats and confetti into the air through hugs, hand­ shakes, smiles and tears. 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Jefferson Road, West Jefferson For more information, call Ann Vance at 877-1769 or Pastor Steve Lea Shomb at 246-2012 Ages 0 - 6th Grade and Adults Youth VBS will be scheduled at a later date. l �June 6-9, Tennis Camp @ ACHS June 6-10, Rising Stars Cheerleading Camp @ ACMS June 7-10, Rising Stars Basketball Camp @ ACMS June 7-10, The Player's Edge Soccer Camp @ BRE June 7-10, Mighty Mites Basketball Camp @ BRE ' TENNIS CAMP June 6-9 Rising graders 5-6 p.m. $35 Rising 9th-12th graders 6pm-8pm $50 ACHS Tennis Courts Camp Instructors: Deer Valley Racquet Club Stall Contact: Vickie Herman or* Logan Freeman (246-2400) This week in Husky sports AAU 16U girls win Mt. Airy tournament Congratulations to the Ashe County Lightning 16 and under girls AAU basket­ ball team? The girls came home cham­ pions recently after travel­ ing to Mt. Airy to play in the Mayberry May Madness tour­ nament. The Lightning played in the 16 and under division. The Ashe County team played three pool play games on Saturday, winning two of the three. They won their first pool play game by a score of 50 to 21 over the Patrick County Prowl. In their second pool play game, the Lightning beat the Davidson Vipers 47 to 38. Ashe County lost their third pool play game to a tough and confident Tigers team by a score of 63 to 53. In tournament play on Sunday, the Lightning would not be denied winning all three of their games by sub­ stantial margins. In the first round game, Ashe County won easily over the Surry Storm with a score of 59 to 25. Next in line was the Piedmont Pride, with Ashe winning again, this time by a score of 47 to 35. The championship game pitted Lightning against the Tigers, who had beaten them the day before. This time, the Ashe girls dominated, and won a sweet 73-56 victory to give them the Mayberry May Mania Championship. Members of the team in­ clude Katy Jones, Laci Everhart, Kassee Roberts, Kelly Hudler, Kaitlen Smith, Lindsey Hagel, Larken Mikeal, Carmen Wagoner, Kim Mc­ Neil, Shelly Barker, Morgan Johnson and Ariel Farmer. Four Ashe brothers riding those wild bulls After years of having the least representation in high country rodeo events, four lo­ cal young cowboys are putting Ashe County back on the map for bull-riding, and they're doing it very well. Jacob, Johnny, James and Jackson Sloan are broth­ ers from Fleetwood who got their feet wet in March at a bull-riding school in Granite Falls. Since then they've been "bucking-out" every Saturday night in the Stockyard Buck­ ing Association. Every other week they ride at the Stock­ yard Bucking Company in Boone, and at Tough Enough Rodeo in Granite Falls, near Hickory. Jacob, the oldest of the cowboy quartet, has "cov­ ered"—stayed on the bull for six seconds—in all four of his appearances in Granite Falls and already has two wins un­ der his belt. The rising ACHS freshman is currently in first place in the SBA standings in the Steer Division, and the junior amateur riders are quick to point out that they don't actually ride steers, but smaller bulls, which is quite a difference. Jacob knew that he wanted to ride after the first time he saw a cowboy from his church get on a bull. He stated, "It's real fun, and I'll probably do it for a while." As to his younger brothers following in his footsteps, he replied, "I think it's good that we're all involved." Rising Westwood fifth grader, James Sloan, and ris­ ing Westwood fourth grader, Jackson Sloan, are each hold­ ing their own in the Calf Di­ vision with one win a piece, and they're currently ranked fourth and third, respectively, in the SBA standings. John­ ny Sloan, a rising ACMS sev­ enth grader, has decided that his best fit is in supporting his three brothers with what­ ever they need, and you can find him every Saturday in the back pens alongside their father, Philip Sloan, assist­ ing riders while they're in the chutes. Johnny is also hop­ ing to begin chute-dogging in the near future (which is like bull-dogging, only the cowboy comes out of the chute gate Photo courtesy of the Sloan Family The four Sloan Brothers, (left-right) Jackson, James, Johnny and Jacob, are making a new for themselves in local rodeos. rather than from dismount­ ing a horse). The boys' mother and Westwood school teacher, Sundai Sloan, commented on her sons' newfound pas­ sion: "At first I was worried because it seemed dangerous, and I couldn't even watch when they rode the first time at the training school. But they wanted it so much, and I felt like I needed to let them try. I used to start dreading Saturday nights on Thursday, but my husband (Philip) said that it's important to raise men of courage and strength, and he referred to the bib­ lical passage of David and Goliath. David had already killed a lion and a bear, so He had the confidence that God could help him kill the giant. We want our boys to be able to have the same attitude in life when God calls them out to do huge, seemingly impos­ sible things: that when they look back on these days they can say with confidence, 'I rode that 2,000 pound bull... God helped me do this, now I know He can help me do that.' Now every Saturday night is a family time and I look for­ ward to it each week and our time together." The Sloan boys have worked very hard to continue riding; mowing yards and putting their prize winnings back into weekly entry fees and into the necessary—and costly—equipment. They would like to thank Don and MaryAnne Moore of McDon­ alds for their generous spon­ sorship this season. The Sloan family is also greatly appreciative for the Stockyard Bucking Company to allow them to sell 50/50 tickets on Saturday nights to help raise the necessary funds for their proceeding adoption of a baby girl from China. For more information on how you can help with the "Bring An­ nie Home" campaign, please e-mail sloan@fastransit.net. Perhaps one of the best kept secrets in the high coun­ try is the the Stockyard Buck­ ing Company, located in the Rutherwood Community just before Boone on old Highway 421 N. Now entering their seventh season, they host an event every other Saturday night from April through Oc­ tober where you can catch three hours of rodeo action: from mutton-bustin' (free sheep riding for 45 pounds and under), to Calf-Ridin', Steer-Ridin', and Amateur and Pro (Open) Bull-Ridin'. It's been said that 'there's a bull for everybody.' Riders come from all over the high country to ride at the Stockyard, and travel from as far away as Virginia, Tennes­ see, and even South Carolina. Currently Statesville's Cody Christopher is the number one pro rider, as he has amaz­ ingly lasted the full eight sec­ onds on all eight of the bulls he's drawn. Jordy "Saw-Zaw" Hamby of Lenoir is also ex­ citing to watch, as he has re­ cently moved into the top spot in the Amateur standings. Local Ashe County cowboy Chad Miller leads prayer with all the riders before every ro­ deo, and he can also be seen competing in the pro arena. ACHS students Jacki and Calli Hawk work at the buckouts, and Hannah Lemly is on hand with excellent photog­ raphy (photos available for purchase). One other excit­ ing standout isn't actually a rider, but a bull by the name of Red Alert, who's bucking power has kept cowboys from lasting eight seconds on him for two years now. What really stands out about this sport is although each individual is there to compete, everyone is genu­ inely pulling for each other to ride and ride well, and the great fans that are on hand have the same attitude of ap­ preciation for each contestant. The Stockyard is a familyfriendly environment, with clean music and a smoke-free arena. Each night is begun with the national anthem and prayer. Tickets are only $5.00 at the gate and chil­ dren seven and under are ad­ mitted free. Group discounts are available, especially for school and youth groups. The show starts at 8 p.m., but the gate opens at 7 p.m., so you want to get there early for a good seat, as it usually packs out by 8. For more information about this sport, visit www. stockyardbucking.com or call 828-262-0757. Last call for soccer!! Did you miss the last two soccer signups? If so, don't fret as one last sign­ up will be held this Satur­ day, June 11, from 8 until 10 a.m. at McDonald's in West Jefferson. This registration will be the last one held before tryouts begin in a couple of weeks. This is for any boy or girl age 3 years old through rising eighth graders. If your child wants to play soccer and you have not registered it is impor­ tant to attend. Payment to Ashe Coun­ ty Youth Soccer should also be made at this sign­ up. '/ �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS ACHS sports camps get underway this week Ashe County High School Athletics Updated 2005 Summer Camp Schedule June 6-9 Tennis Camp at Ashe County High School Contacts: Vickie Herman and Logan Freeman 5:00pm—6:00pm Rising 3rd thru rising 8th graders($35) 6:15pm—8:00pm Rising 9th thru rising 12th graders($50) Camp Instructors: Deer Valley Racquet Club Staff June 10-11 High Varsity Boys Basketball at Freedom School Team Camp June 13-16 High Country Hoops Camps for Boys Directed by: Marc Payne 8:00am—12:00pm Rising 3rd graders thru rising 6th graders 1:00pm—4:00pm Rising 7th graders thru th graders rising 10 June 20-23 Husky Football Camp Directed by: Dale Galloway and Staff 8:00am—12:00pm 3rd graders thru 10th graders June 21-23 "Girls Got Game" Basketball Camp Directed by: Laura Foster 9:00am—12:00pm Rising 1" graders thru rising 8th graders $50 pre-registration / $60 on day of camp *Cost includes a camp T-Shirt & lunch after each day of camp June 25 Varsity Boys Basketball hosts: The Husky Summer Hoop Classic (This is an eight team boys varsity basketball tournament) June 27-30 Diamond Stars Baseball/Softball Camp Directed by: Ronnie Pruitt and Bill Key 8:30am—11:30am Rising 4th graders thru rising 9"' graders $40 pre-registration / $50 on day of camp June 17 Varsity Boys Basketball at UNC-Charlotte BLAST June 16-19 JV/Varsity Girls Basketball Team Camp at UNC-Greensboro June 19-22 Team Boys Basketball Freshman/JV/Varsity Camp at Emory & Henry 'Girls Got Game' 2005 Basketball Camp For rising 1st Graders— rising 8th Graders June 21-June 23 9:00-noon CAMP GOAL To teach the basic fundamentals of basketball with group and individual instruction. WHO IS ELIGIBLE Elementary and middle school girls who will be entering the 1st grade through the 8th grade. COST The cost of the camp is $50, which includes a camp TShirt and lunch after each day of camp. LOCATION The camp will be held in the gymnasiums on the campus of Ashe County High School. WHAT TO BRING Participants are required to wear only court shoes. Participants may also want to bring extra money for concessions, which will be sold each day during break. SPECIAL INFORMATION Participants will not be allowed to chew gum in the gyms.Trophies will be awarded to win­ ners of Hot Shot, Free Throws, One on One competitions, and dribbling competitions. REGISTRATION FORM PLAYER NAME : AGE: GRADE IN FALL 2004 SCHOOL: Parent's Name: Address: Home Phone Number : Work Phone Number : T-Shirt Size (Adult sizes) Small Medium Large X-Large MEDICAL INFORMATION: RELEASE FORM I hereby request my daughter to be admitted to the "Girls Got Game" Basketball Camp and authorize any medical treat­ ment which may be advised by a Doctor. I acknowledge and understand that in participating in this camp, the possibility exists that my child may sustain in­ jury. Player Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: June 27-July 1 Husky Cheerleading Camp Directed by: Rachel Shepherd and Anita Ferguson July 11-13 Husky Volleyball Camp Directed by: John Roberts Grades 3-5 from 9:00 - 12:00 Grades 6-8 from 1:00 - 4:00 July 11-14 High Country Soccer Camp Directed by: Richard Gill Rising 4th graders thru rising 9th graders $45 pre-registration July 14-17 JV/Varsity Volleyball Team Camp at UNC-Greensboro Deadline for Registration JUNE 10, 2005 Registration/Release Forms, along with camp fee should be mailed to... "GIRLS GOT GAME" Basketball Camp ATTN: Laura Foster PO Box 450 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Checks made out to... "Girls Got Game" Basketball Camp LATE REGISTRATION You may register on the first day of camp. The camp fee will be $60. ( $60.00 All Camps will emphasize individual and team fundamentals. Registration will be held the first day of camp in the lobby of Ashe County Middle School. Basketball and Wrestling campers will be provided an opportunity to go swimming. There will be certified lifeguards on duty. This is a great opportunity to meet your middle school friends and teammates. *For more information contact the following: Basketball— Mike Johnson (384-3591 or 385-6247) Cheerleading—Susie Baldwin (982-3656) Tammy Woods (384-3591 or 385-1507) Wrestling— Lew Mullinax (877-9290) Camps at Blue Ridge Elementary School June 13th—June 16th The Player's Edge Soccer Camp Rising l"1 thru rising 3rd graders 9:00—12:00pm at BRE Soccer Field All soccer fundamentals will be covered through group instruction, stations and drills. Games will be played at the end of each day. JV/Varsity Soccer Team Camp at >>> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BOYS' BASKETBALL • ••Workout on June 7 and June 9 (TBA) to prepare for the Freedom Team Camp, June 11-12. The Freedom Team Camp will be three games each day. Transportation will be provided. The only thing you will need is money for food. Departure times will be determined by the schedule of games. • ••High Country Hoops Camp (June 13-18) -Varsity basketball players are needed to help work the stations and coach the teams in the morning (3rd through 6th graders) and referee games in the afternoon (7th through 10th graders). This is a great opportunity for players to learn through teaching. •••Workout on June 14 and June 16 (TBA) to prepare for The Bobby Lutz Annual Summer Tournament BLAST on June 17. The BLAST is a 32-team tournament with each team guaranteed 4 games. All games are played at Halton Arena on Charlotte's campus. (It is a one-day event) ***Emory & Henry Team Camp June 19-22. Departure will be is 8:30am on Sunday. Return will be Wednesday after lunch. Cost will be $190.00 per player. One varsity team and two JV teams will be going. Camp Director: Mike Eldreth, former varsity soccer coach at Northwest Ashe High School who coached 15 years in the recreation league and is currently president of Ashe County Youth Soccer. June 7th—June 10th Might Mites Basketball Camp Rising V1 thru rising 4vh graders 9:00—12:00pm at BRES Emphasis on fundamentals. A special section of camp for 3rd & 4th graders using 9 foot goals and highlighted by lots of games being played. Any player from Mtn. View or Westwood who attends this camp will be reserved a spot in Mighty Mites regular season which begins in November. This is cut off at 80 players. The cost of each camp is only $35.00 and you may call Mike Eldreth at 384-4500 between 7:30am and 8:20am for additional information. Camp applications may be picked up in the office of each elementary school or at the Hobby Barn in West Jefferson. 2002 & 2004 SAL Champs •••Third Annual Husky Summer Hoop Classic, June 25—A one-day, eight-team tournament with each team guaranteed three regulation games. The following teams have committed to play: Ashe, Watauga, East Surry, W-S Reagan, West Caldwell, Rockingham Co., and Alexander. The eighth team will be added soon. •••Workout on June 28 and June 30 (summer workouts will end with the Thursday workout). Open gym during the month of July. Ashe County Middle School Camps CRAWDADS BASEBALL June 6th—June 10th Rising Stars Cheerleading Camp 6:00pm—9:00pm @ ACMS FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! $60.00 REGISTRATION INFORMATION June 11th—June 15th Rising Stars Wrestling Camp 9:00am—12:00pm @ ACMS June 7th—June 10th The Player's Edge Soccer Camp Rising 4th thru rising 8th graders 1:00—4:00pm at BRE Soccer Field All soccer fundamentals will be covered through group instruction, stations and drills. Games will be played at the end of each day. July 5-9 Wrestling at ASU Team Camp July 24-29 Wingate Rising Stars Basketball Camp 9:00am—12:00pm @ ACMS $60.00 June 7lh—June 10th Home Come Schedule for Hickory Crawdads: Friendly, Informal, Professional. A combination you'll like when you're talking insurance for your auto, home or business. Call us! s4P INSURANCE SERVICES, .nc WEST JEFFERSON 206 South Jefferson Avenue 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road JEFFERSON 840 East Main Street (800)447-8851 (336)246-7297 representing S CENTRAL nsurance COMPANIES -Sine* 1876- Friday, June 10 7:00pm "Greenville Bombers" Fireworks Extravaganza!! Tickets Start at $6.00 • $1.00 Off Kids & Seniors Hickory Crawdads LP Frans Stadium 1st Right on 321 After Catawba River in Hickory 1-800-488-DADS visit online: www.hickorvcrawdads.com �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST EDUCATION Class of 2005 breaks scholarship record Amanda Absher na-Greensboro (Need Based Grant) $1,516.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $500.00 Wilkes Community College (J. B. Hash Memorial Schol­ arship) $400.00 Steven Absher Melinda Blevins Wingate University (North Carolina Baptist Award) $1,000.00 Wilkes Community College (Ron & Ennis Davis Scholar­ ship) $400.00 Wingate University (Soc­ cer Involvement Grant) Ashleigh Branton $8,000.00 $2,800.00 $2,000.00 Wingate University (North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant) $1,800.00 Wingate University (Wingate Grant) $1,000.00 Wingate University (Fed­ eral Work-Study Program) $1,200.00 Amy Faw Cody Garn $2,000.00 Wilkes Community College (Thomas C. Bowie Scholar­ ship) $500.00 Lees-McRae (Institutional Scholarship) $5,500.00 Lees-McRae (Academic) Amy Furches Lees-McRae (Men's Track Scholarship) $500.00 Lees-McRae (Federal Pell Grant) $4,050.00 Lees-McRae (NC Legislative Tuition Grant) $1,800.00 Lees-McRae (Federal SEOG Grant) $2,640.00 Lees-McRae (Federal Work Study) $1,400.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Federal Pell Grant) $4,050.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Federal Grant - SEOG) $500.00 Wingate University (North Carolina Contractual Schol­ arship ) $3,600.00 Wingate University (Est. Fed­ eral Pell Grant) $4,050.00 Wingate University (Est. Sup­ plemental Grant) $1,200.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $500.00 Berea College (Full Tuition Scholarship) $86,400.00 Jessica Bare Ginger Brown Tyler Gamble Wilkes Community College (Ron & Ennis Davis Scholarship)$400.00 Blue Ridge Electric (Goodman Hurt Scholarship) $800.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Wilkes Community College ( J. B. Hash Memorial Scholar­ ship) $400.00 VFW Scholarship $100.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $1,000.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,000.00 Ashe County Association of Wesley Bunton Jennifer Cockman Appalachian State University (Grant) $1,500.00 $2,000.00 Wesley Barker Paula Cornejo Lynn Brown Slater Memorial Scholarship $3,000.00 CE Gardner Memorial Schol­ arship $300.00 DARE Scholarship (Two Years) $1,600.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,000.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Mica Crouse Ashley Barnes Wilkes Community College (Thomas C. Bowie Scholar­ ship )$600.00 $2,000.00 Campbell University (Presi­ dential Scholarship Four Year) $30,000.00 Campbell University (Presi­ dential Non-Designated Four Year Scholarship) $2,000.00 Campbell University (North Carolina Legislative Grant) $ 1 , 8 0 0 . 0 0 irt H(i . . . ...ii v. I Campbell University (North Carolina Contractual Schol­ arship Funds) $2,500.00 Campbell University (Federal Work Study) $1,500.00 Campbell University (Admin­ istrative Dorm Scholarship) $1,000.00 Golden LEAF Scholarship $3,000.00 North Carolina Nurse Schol­ ars Scholarship $5,000.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $1,000.00 Educational Office Profes­ sionals Scholarship $500.00 Winsett Memorial Scholar­ ship $1,000.00 Ashe County Association of Educators $250.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $4,000.00 Jacob Bennett Wilkes Community College (Thomas C. Bowie Scholar­ ship) $500.00 Brandi Creed DARE Scholarship Years) $1,600.00 (Two Chantel Darnell Wilkes Community College (Ron & Ennis Davis Scholar­ ship) $400.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Parks Recipient) $55,000.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (North Carolina Teach­ ing Fellows) $25,000.00 High Point University (NC State Contractural Scholar­ ship) $7,135.00 High Point University (Fed­ eral College Workstudy) $1,500.00 High Point University (High Point University Incentive Grant) $4,000.00 Briana Day Queens University of Char­ lotte (Achievement Award) Four Years $6,000.00 Emory & Henry College (E & H Grant for Four Years) $36,000.00 Wilkes Community College (Mildred H. Eller Scholar­ ship) $500.00 Melissa Dyer University of North Caroli­ na-Greensboro (Federal Pell Grant) $4,000.00 University of North CarolinaGreensboro (North Carolina Incentive Grant) $700.00 University of North Caroli­ Wilkes Community College (Thomas C. Bowie Scholar­ ship) $500.00 $1,286.00 Appalachian State Universi­ ty (Federal Work-Study Pro­ gram) $1,800.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Campus Based Tuition Offset) $350.00 Appalachian State University (NC Need Based Undergrad Grant) $700.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $500.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $1,000.00 David Gift Western Carolina University (Academic) $8,000.00 Western Carolina University (Merit Based Scholarship) $4,000.00 Western Carolina University (North Carolina Teaching Fellows) $26,000.00 Western Carolina University (Computer Grant) $1,000.00 North Carolina Prospec­ tive Teaching Scholarship $10,000.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,000.00 Ashe County Booster Club Scholarship $1,000.00 Ashe County Retired School Personnel $400.00 Lee Suzanne Giles arship) $4,000.00 University of North Carolina - Greensboro ( Federal Pell Grant) $2,900.00 University of North Carolina - Greensboro (UNCG Tuition Grant) $400.00 University of North Caroli­ na - Greensboro (UNC Need Based Grant) $2,494.00 University of North Caro­ lina at Wilmington (UNCW Need Based Grant) $1,200.00 University of North Carolina at Wilmington (Federal Pell Grant)) $2,900.00 University of North Carolina at Wilmington (Federal Work Study) $3,000.00 North Carolina Nurse Schol­ ars Scholarship $5,000.00 Katie Goodman Lenoir Rhyne College (Academic Scholarship) $24,000.00 North Carolina Nurse Schol­ ars Scholarship $5,000.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (UNC Need Based Grant) $3,250.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (Academic Enhancement Grant) $400.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (Federal Work Study job) $1,500.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (NCSU Tuition Assis­ tance Grant) $1,810.00 Skyline (Frank James Schol­ Continued on the next page Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! — Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! 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Be sure to watch the Parana S00 on Sunday, June 12s1' and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 9 COMMUNITY NEWS Class of 2005 breaks scholarship record Katherine Hanes Continued from page 8 Uptown Threads Fashion Board Scholarship $100.00 jeffersons Rotary Club (Rotary/Interact Scholarship) $1,000.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $4,000.00 Matthew Grogan jeremy Elliott Scholarship $4,000.00 Ram Goswami Golden LEAF Scholarship $3,000.00 Emory & Henry University (Grant) $10,000.00 Staci Graybeal Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $1,000.00 Jenny Grubb Campbell University (Presidential Scholarship) $43,200.00 Order of Odd Fellows Schol­ arship $1,000.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,500.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club (Presidential Scholarship) $2,500.00 Q & A Duncan Scholarship $200.00 State Daniel Hayes Brittany LaMontagne Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Merit Scholarship) $2,500.00 Robert C. Byrd Scholar­ ship (Four Year Scholarship) Appalachian State University (Academic Promise Scholar­ ship) $1,000.00 $6,000.00 Appalachian State Univer­ National Beta Club Scholar­ sity (Gambill Scholarship) ship $1,000.00 $250.00 Golden LEAF Scholarship Megan Lawrence $3,000.00 DARE Scholarship (Two Ashe County Schools Food Years) $1,600.00 Service Scholarship $500.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Emily Lewis $1,000.00 Watauga Medical Center (Dare Harrison Nursing Katlyn Howell Scholarship) $500.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $4,000.00 Allison Little Mars Hill (Alumni Scholar­ Advanced Allied Health Sci­ ship) $21,400.00 ence Scholarship $150.00 Buy Emily Hudler Shena Little Ashe County Association of Educators $250.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $3,000.00 Amanda Jordan Tomi McClure Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Scholarship Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $4,000.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $1,000.00 Ashe County Association of Educators $250.00 Samantha Johnson $1,000.00 Todd $1,000.00 $3,000.00 Mary Baldwin College (Aca­ demic) $32,000.00 Scholarship DARE $1,000.00 Best West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,000.00 Ashe County Booster Club Ruritan Scholarship $1,000.00 Briar Cliff University (Aca­ demic Award) (4years) $28,000.00 University of North Caroli­ na Chapel Hill (CCI Laptop Computer Grant) $1,914.00 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (North Carolina Scholarship) $3,030.00 Nathan Ham Wilkes Community College (C. Fred Lovette Memorial Scholarship) $500.00 Megan Hamby North Carolina State Univer­ sity (NC Need Based Grant) $1,750.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (Academic Enhancement Grant) $400.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Federal Pell Grant) $4,050.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Federal Supp Educa­ tional Grant) $1,000.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (Federal Work Study Job) $1,500.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (NCSU Tuition Assis­ tance Grant) $2,000.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Need Based Grant) $120.00 Uptown Threads Fashion Board Scholarship $100.00 Carolina Masons North Scholarship $500.00 Kevin Kilby Western Carolina University (Founders Award) $6,000.00 Lansing Area Ladies Auxil­ iary $500.00 United Chemicon Mfg. Employees Credit Union Scholarship $2,000.00 Peak Creek Ruritan Scholar­ ship $500.00 $2,000.00 Carrie McNeill Horry Georgetown Techni­ cal CC (Educational Lottery Grant) $3,600.00 Ian Murray Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $1,000.00 Golden Leaf Scholarship $3,000.00 Grandfather Mountain High­ land Games Scholarship $500.00 Thao Nguyen Berea College (Full Tuition Scholarship) $86,400.00 Gates Millennium Schol­ ars (Asian Pacific Islander Americans) (Renewable) $11,051.00 Campbell University (Pell Natalie Kilby Ashe County Association of Grant) $2,300.00 Educators $400.00 Campbell University (State Program) $2,500.00 Campbell University (North Carolina State Education Ashlee Lafferty Appalachian State Univer­ Fund) $1,800.00 sity (Federal Pell Grant> Campbell University (Scott Ellis Scholarship) $6,500.00 $4,050.00 Appalachian State University Campbell University (Federal (Federal SEOG) $410.00 Work-Study) $1,500.00 Appalachian State Univer­ Campbell University (Dorm sity (North Carolina Student Scholarship) $1,000.00 Mercer University (Seog Incentive Grant) $700.00 Appalachian State Universi­ Grant) $4,000.00 University (Pell ty (UNC Need Based Grant) Mercer Grant) $2,300.00 $1,286.00 Appalachian State University Mercer University (Residency (Work Study) $1,800.00 Award) $2,000.00 Appalachian State Univer­ Mercer University (Work sity (Campus Based Tuition Study) $1,700.00 Mercer University (Legacy Grant) $350.00 Appalachian State University Scholarship) $4,000.00 (Academic Promise Scholar­ Mercer University (Institu­ tional Aide) $151.00 ship) $1,000.00 Golden LEAF Scholarship Mercer University (Univer­ Father'S DAY JUNE 19™, 2005 Let your Dad know how much you love him by entering him in the Jefferson Post "Best Dad 2005"Contest. Tell us in 50 words or less about your dad. sity Scholarship) $8,000.00 Seth O'Bannion North Carolina Council for Educational Opportunity Pro­ grams Scholarship $500.00 Lora Osborne Prezell R. Robinson Schol­ arship (Prospective Teacher) $10,000.00 Campbell University (Presidential Scholarship Renewable for Four Years) $43,200.00 Gardner-Webb University (Presidential Scholarship) Renewable over four years $22,000.00 Gardner-Webb University (Baptist Scholarship) Renew­ able $2,000.00 Gardner-Webb Univer­ sity (University Fellows Renewable for Four Years) $47,872.00 Gardner Webb Univer­ sity (Federal Pell Grant) $2,900.00 Gardner Webb University (Federal SEOG) $1,500.00 Webb Univer­ Gardner sity (Federal Work Study) $1,600.00 Gardner Webb University (North Carolina Contractual Presidential) $5,500.00 Gardner Webb University (North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant) $1,800.00' Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Academic Scholarship) $1,000.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Federal Pell Grant) $2,900.00 Appalachian State Universi­ ty (UNC Need- Based Grant) $2,436.00 Appalachian State Universi­ ty (Federal Work-Study Pro­ gram) $1,800.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Campus Based Tuition Offset) $350.0 Carolina Carousel Scholar­ ship $500.00 Western Carolina Univer­ sity (Distinguished Scholar Award) $8,000.00 Pass The Torch $500.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ $500.00 Watauga Ashe Wilkes Schol­ arship "$2,000.00" Elon University (Honors Fel­ low ScholarshipHFour year Renewable)"$24,000.00" Elon University (Presiden­ tial ScholarshipHFour year Renewable) "$15,000.00" Elon University (Travel Grant) "$3,000.00" Elon University (North Car­ olina Legislative Tuition Grant) "$1,800.00" Elon University (Federal Pell Grant) "$2,900.00" Elon University (Federal SEOG Grant) $1,450.00 Elon University (NC Contract Grant) $4,600.00 Elon University (Work Study) $2,500.00 Will Price Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $500.00 North Carolina University (UNC Need Based Grant) $1,800.00 North Carolina University (Academic Enhancement Grant) $400.00 Carolina Uni­ North versity (Federal Pell Grant )$4,000.00 North Carolina Univer­ sity (Federal Supplemental Grant) $1,000.00 North Carolina University (Tuition Assistance Grant) $2,000.00 April Ravelin Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (Grant) $2,000.00 Jason Pennington Chris Ray Wilkes Community College ( Judge & Mrs. Robert W. Gambill Scholarship) $400.00 Johnson & Wales (Academic Scholarship) $10,000.00 Kynlon Phillips Tiffany Rhodes Campbell University (Presi­ dential Four Year Scholar­ ship) $43,200.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club (D.C. Jones Scholarship) $1,500.00 University of South Caroli­ na (McKissick Scholarship) Wilkes Community College (Margaret Lovette Memorial Scholarship) $400.00 $2,000.00 National Merit Scholar­ ship State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship) $12,000.00 Stacy Phipps Blue Ridge Electric Scholar­ ship (Summer) $2,000.00 Order of Odd Fellows Schol­ arship $1,000.00 CE Gardner Memorial Schol­ arship $300.00 (Presiden­ Gardner-Webb tial ScholarshipHFour year renewable) $16,000.00 (Academic Gardner-Webb Grant) $1,800.00 Gardner-Webb -University (University FellowsKFour year renewable) $47,872.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Co-Op Scholarship) Casey Richardson Western Carolina University (Excellence Award) $2,000.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $750.00 Winsett Memorial Scholar­ ship $1,000.00 CE Gardner Memorial Schol­ arship $300.00 North Carolina Child Sup­ port Council Scholarship $1,000.00 Golden LEAF Scholarship $3,000.00 NCSU Ellen & J Bryant Kirkland Endowed Agricultural Scholarship $2,300.00 Carolina Farm North Bureau (Robert Flake Shaw Schol ar ship)(Rene wa able) $2,800.00 North Carolina Cooperative Extension $600.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Need Based Grant) $3,190.00 $2,000.00 North Carolina State Univer­ sity (Academic Enhancement Dana Pollard Lees-McRae (Elementary Grant) $400.00ua .. Education Scholarship1) North Carolina State Univer­ rial Scholarship) $750.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club $28,000.00 sity (Pell Grant) $1,700.00 (Frank M. James Scholar­ Berea College (Full Tuition North Carolina State Univer­ Scholarship) $86,400.00 ship) "$1,500.00" sity (Work Study) $1,500.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Continued on page 11 Stmt Mmuwu Rejmlwteuh Dim Ptipi GALLERY SumiI fata, Friday, June 10, 2005 4 mtg 9ue fan Odttn 5:00-8:00 pm Acm Gtittenj. Adke Axh Centex. Adn Catlm hmutq & Gatteiq. Bckww GaMey. Dawuuj Puj GoCfeuj 8 Fiance Skty. Howptou Goffnij. Otiquwh Onh) Gotten) Rim Rwfe Gotten). R.T. Wmijor Atl Gaftett). SaHy l/Hoe » Cmpniim. Smatt Gatteiy Stephen SkitMokex Slttdw & Gotten). 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I BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION: HONEST, PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND VERBALLY CAPABLE COMMUNICATOR WITH TRUE VALUES. TRAINABLE AND FLEXIBLE INDIVIDUAL WILLING TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY IN A TEAM CONCEPT SETTING. Send your entry to: Attn: Sandra Dad Contest • Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Avenue in West Jefferson WE HAVE A SPECIAL NEED FOR BILINGUAL PEOPLE. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 336-246-8806 ASK FOR JODY ASHLEY �PAGF. 10 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) 140-Help Wanted Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply In person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson HELP WANTED 3rd Shift Full or Part Time Call (336) 838-0946 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Tuesday's paper Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 1-800-849-0932 LOCAL JOB DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON. NO TRAVEL-NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!! WE WILL TRAIN. SALARY PLUS COMMISSION. HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? HURRY, CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 336-977-8576 Workforce Development program is seeking employee to serve in public information role and to coordinate re­ gional one-stop career center system. Major responsibilities include communicating the pur­ poses of the workforce development system to the community through development and production of various publications and docu­ ments; maintaining communications between workforce or­ ganizations: oversee­ ing coordination of JobLink Centers throughout sevencounty region; partici­ pating in community meetings and events. May research and pre­ pare grant applications. 140-Help Wanted and Watauga Counties. Relocation refers to demolition of existing structure, and place­ ment of mobile or mod­ ular home on same site. High Country Council of Governments is soliciting proposals for the following inspection services necessary to implement the CDBG project: 1. Provide initial in­ spections of the select­ ed homes to determine needed repairs. 2. Prepare detailed work write-ups, including cost estimates and simple floor plans. 3. Assist in locating contractors. 4. Attend preconstruction conferences. 5. Conduct periodic inspections of rehabilitation and con­ struction activities. 6. Take photographs of rehabilitation and relocation activities. 7. Prepare necessary change orders. 8. Provide any other technical assistance related to the timely implementation of the rehabilitation/relocation program. 290-Horses & Livestock Two Full Time Certified phone 828-264-1006 or email appalachian ©choicehealth,net with re­ sume to schedule In­ terview. Nursing Assistant Positions needed at Appalachian/Brian Estates. Hours are Monday through Friday 3PM/11PM and 11PM/7AM to work in our Home Care pro­ gram. Must be resident-oriented, kind, and reliable. Wonder­ ful working environ­ ment with excellent benefits. Apply in person, Mon-Fri, 9:004:00 at 163 Shadowline Drive Boone. NC E-Commerce Business REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Located Near Mouth of Wilson in Grayson County Needs People Excited About Working In A Challenging, FastPaced Environment and Helping to Grow Our Company. Must Have Excellent Com­ puter and Telephone Skills and Be Willing To Take On A Variety of Responsibilities. Please Call 276-579-7211 and Provide Resume and References. Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! PROVISION OF HOUSING REHABILITATION INSPECTION SERVICES High Country Council of Governments currently administers several Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the NC Department of Commerce. Division of Community Assistance. The funds are used for housing rehabilitation and housing relocation activities on 26 homes in Alleghany, Ashe, Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only S5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. Shop The Classifieds FOR SALE For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Rare 1973 Pontiac Trans Am. 455 original motor matching numbers, has been rebuilt, manual transmission with 4 speed new interior, new door panels, sail panels, rare rear defogger, red paint good condition. $10,500 call 982-8154 Leave A Message. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale For Sale By Owner 336-846-0056 1999 Sundowner 3 horse Trailer Slant with Livng Quarters $23,000 1968 Chevy Stepside Pickup $8,900 1970 International Dump truck $4,000 1989 Silverado Suburban $4500 1989 21.6'SK 2000 Skeeter Base Boat Yamaha 200 HP V-6 $8900 1928 Model A Sedan $9800 1996 Car Trailer $4500 1984 200M 3 Wheeler Proposals should $600 include: Craftsman Edger $80 1. Description of Tiller 12.5 Cu-ln-5-HP approach to be taken in $85 addressing the scope (We accept personal Craftsman Riding of services described check, Visa or Master mower 10HP $110 above. Card) Troy-Bllt Chipper 2. Description of staff­ VAC $500 ing. A brief resume of Telephone: 5 HP Air Broom $65 the individuals involved (336) 846-7164 GE Dishwasher $75 in the project will be re­ Fax. Frigidaire Microwave quired. (336) 846-7165 $75 3. Description of Frigidaire Electric inspection and con­ e-mail: Stove $100 struction experience. classified © jeffersonpost.c Kenmore Dryer $75 om Include any experience Web: with state or federal www.jeffersonpost.com housing programs, and 310-Musical i -jr.i i r.iHru -j Mii r«w knowledge of 30-Special regulations regarding We lease Pianos. Notices lead-based paint and New & Used Grands. asbestos. We buy, sell, tune, If you have left 4. Hourly fee schedule move, refinish & Education and Em­ pictures with us for all personnel to be rebuild pianos. ployment Experience: PLEASE remember to involved in the project. Acme - Piano Man Bachelor's degree in come in and pick Please provide a 800-745-3950 journalism or communi­ them up. maximum not-to-excations preferred with ceed fee for each 330-Pets combination of public THANK YOU housing unit. relations journalism or Jefferson Post Did you know that if public administration PUBLISHER S NOTICE: Proposals from you are giving away experience. Working All real estate advertising interested individuals knowledge of govern­ in this newspaper Is sub­ an animal or item , or firms will be ject to the Fair Housing Act ment or policy boards; you can list it for free which mahes It Illegal to evaluated based on the extensive knowledge of advertise any preferences. following criteria: in the Classifieds. and experience with Limitation or discrimination 1. Experience and based on race, color, Call 846-7164 for various computer soft­ religion, sex. handicap, qualifications, ware programs/usage. more information linancial status or national especially as related to Other Minimum Quali­ origin includes children un­ housing rehabilitation der the age of 16 living with fications. Impeccable Free Kittens To A and inspections parents or teqnt custodians, Good Home written and oral com­ i prognnnl women A |n>oplc services.' Cream Colored & munication skills' ability securing custody •>( chil­ 2. Responsiveness to dren under 18. Ihu. news­ White Tan to work independently; High Country Council paper will not knowingly Call (336) 384-8810 excellent research, accept any advertising tor of Governments staff, interviewing, and or­ legal estate which Is In County staff, home­ violation of the' law. Our 340-Sporting ganizational skills; owners, and readers are here by must be able to work Goods & inlormed that all dwellings contractors to allow against inflexible dead­ advertised in this newspa­ efficient administration Equipment per are available on equal lines. Must provide of the program. opportunity basis. To com­ FOR SALE work samples demon­ plain ot discrimination call 3. Fee schedule strating knowledge and HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Gary Fisher Tassajara skills. Knowledge of High Country Council The toll-telephone number j Men's 21 Gear federal workforce tor the hearing impaired is of Governments will Mountain bike. Extra programs strongly 1-800-927-9275. negotiate a fee with the small frame perfect for preferred. selected consultant 10-15 years old. 2.1 40-Lost & Found To Apply: All three of based on the project Primal Raptor tires, the following must be budget. Consultant Have you found an Gripshift Gripper and submitted for consider­ must agree to comply animal or item? Have DT stainless steel ation: writing sample, with all Equal you lost a favorite pet spokes. Navy blue completed High Employment or item? Advertise it in frame w/yellow text. Country Council of Opportunity, Section 3 the Jefferson Post for Comes with Governments applica­ and other applicable lo­ FREE. Ad will run speedometer and bike tion, and resume. cal, State and Federal for 2 weeks. rack. Great bike...just Applications are regulations. High Call 846-7164 outgrew it! Valued at available at High Country Council of over $400...selling for Country Council of Lost At Blue Ridge Governments is an $300. Call Deb- day­ Governments or at Elementary School On Equal Opportunity time 336-846-7164 or www.regiond.org. Monday, May 16th. Employer. Applicants are to nighttime 336-384A Silver LG Flip Phone. complete application 4352. If Found, Please Call Proposals should be document including 336-246-8993 directed to: 350-Wanted to EEO Data Sheet, Pro­ fessional/Supervisory Buy Or Swap 90-Elderly Care Phillip Trew, Director and Computer Adden­ of Planning and Will Stay With Elderly dum only. Applications GRUBB Development Or Clean Homes will be accepted until LOGGING High Country Council Wednesday Only. position is filled; how­ Wants to buy large of Governments Call After 5 PM. ever applicants are or small tracts of PO Box 1820 (336) 982-3287 encouraged to apply Boone, NC timber. ALSO: promptly to: 828-265-5434 Land with or 140-Help Wanted Personnel Office extension 121 without timber. High Country Council DIRECTOR OF HOME Call: Jim Grubb of Governments CARE AGENCY 260-Garage/Yard PO Box 1820 336-877-2330 Sales Boone, NC 28607 Appalachian/Brian 370-Cars/Vans EOE Estates is interviewing 828/265-5434 applicants for a for Sale KITS position as the Director of Brian Estates Assist­ ed Services, a licensed home care agency providing in home aide services to our residents. Applicant must be a registered nurse, preferable with supervisory experience in a home care agency. Apply in person at A/BE, 163 Shadowline Drive. Boone, 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4x4. Auto, PS/PB/AC/AM/FM/CD. Clean, Like new AT Tires $8500/OBO Call 336-877-8475 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR. 1 BA Apt. on Nikanor Rd, West Jef­ ferson. No pets. $350 /mo, includes water & sewer & W/D on prem­ ises. Dep required. Call 828-898-1900 or 828-260-0923 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available i mi For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Peggy at 336-846-7164 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Mobile Home in East Jefferson. 2 BR/2 BA. Dishwasher, A/C, Deck, Storage Building. No Indoor Pets. $400/month, $350/security deposit. (336)846-3781 Westview Terrace Apartments - on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonFri 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale House As Is: With 50 A. of Land. Ashe County. 2417 Big Laurel Rd. Creston, NC In County Phone 336-385-3117 (June 12-June 17) Home Phone 434-845-7826 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 4 Bedroom With Den! Compare the Construc­ tion and Price. We Won't be Beat!!! This Home Setup and Delivered for Only $49,995.00. Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Best Deal Going!! 1620 Sq Ft! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Quality Construction! Order and Pick Your Own Colors...Only $49,995.00 With Appliances and 5 Year Warranty.... Delivery and Setup Included. For Details Call Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Foreclosures and Reposl! Call Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 Hurry!! Only a Few Left. Land Home Packages!!! Several Listings.. Too Numerous to Mention! Home and Land Starting at Just $450.00 a Month... Why Rent?? Call Today!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Single Wide Special: 14x72, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath. Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof! Energy Efficient! A Great Deal at Just $21,995.00 Delivered and Setup and 5 yr Warranty. Call For Details... Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Spend No Money Until We Get You A Loan!!l No Credit? Bad Credit? Slow Credit? We Have Several Programs Available To Help You Get Reestablished Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage 13 +/- acres on NC/VA 530-Lots & Acreage Land for sale. Check it out for a small piece of Heaven! marleylandinvestments.com Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care NORTHWEST LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact 1195-Legals Subdivision as shown on plat of the same of record in Plat Book 3, at page 94, Ashe County Registry, to which recorded plat ref­ erence is hereby made for specific location and description of said lot. And being the identical lot described in and conveyed by that cer­ tain deed from the Unit­ ed States of America, acting through the Ad­ ministrator of the Farm­ ers Home Administra­ tion, to James R. Baker and wife, Louella Baker, dated 18 June 1986, and of record in Book 153, at page 2108, Ashe County Registry. This conveyance is made subject to the restrictions set forth in a declaration of a Restriction Agreement for this subdivision, which is of record in Book U-4, at pages 463-464, Ashe County Registry, to which re­ corded instrument ref­ erence is hereby made for a specific recital of said restrictions. Eye strain from computer use is the number one complaint oi office workers. Talk to your eyecare professional A bid of $77,000.00 has been submitted to the undersigned Com­ missioner. Increased or bid on the upset property hereinabove described is invited and may be made through July 1, 2005, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. by deposit­ ing $4,042.50 in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Ashe County; and if this is done, future sales will be public sales at the Court­ house door. If no in­ creased or upset bid is filed with the Court during this period, the undersigned Commissioner will apply to the Court for a confirmation of said private sale. about computer eye­ wear to help prevent eye strain. The VUioo Council ol America reconmenrli regular eye exami lot you and your family lo ensure healthy rlsion. This 2nd day of June, 2005. www.checkyearly.com John Johnston COMMISSIONER BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service ,,,«»»• «0T RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates. Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY •VM< N O i"0U°" •OHOO,, W O N D E H f K O I " O I 8 U N D H K I T " u *"T W H E N Y O D S A Y TCHAIKOVSKY." IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 05-SP-38 IN THE MATTER OF line, good building lots, good view of White Top Mountain, 2 springs with Timber. Call 828-466-1825 or 704-454-5398 please leave message LOUELLA K. BAKER, Make Money Fast with a Classified ad. Call us at 846-7164 SALE AND INVITATION FOR UPSET INCREASED BID 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 Classifieds Work! FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located Call Sandra at GUARDIAN OF JAMES R. BAKER, INCOMPETENT, Petitioner, Ex Parte REPORT 0FPRIYATE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale of the Superior Court of Ashe County, North Carolina, made in the above en­ titled special proceed­ ings, the undersigned Commissioner has asked the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County to approve a private sale of the fol­ lowing tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the West Jefferson Township, Ashe Coun­ ty, North Carolina, and more particularly de­ scribed as follows: ART. M R <£ ^ FOR VOIR Wilkes Community College Motor Pool I Grounds Si Maintenance Technician ^ For More Info Contact $ (336) 838-6421 or 838-6172 Mobiles/Modulars For Sale 2001 THE JEFFERSON Ford Tarus 31,000 miles. $6000.00 Call 336-385-6021 POST 846-7164 BEING Lot No. 8 of Buffalo Meadows between Boone and West Jefferson No Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Remember to wish that Special Someone a H a p p y Birthday! 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To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 11 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 EDUCATION Class of 2005 breaks scholarship record Ricky Miller Memorial Schol­ arship $1,000.00 Continued from page 9 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Tuition Grant) $1,723.00 Autumn Roten Burman & Ruth Hurt Memo­ rial Scholarship $500.00 Saint Augustine College (Army ROTC Scholarship) Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Campus Based Tuition Grant) $350.00 University of South Carolina (Work Study) $3,000.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $2,000.00 Jamie Roten Lauren Roland Appalachian State Univergity (Honors Scholarship) $1,000.00 Appalachian State Universi­ ty (Staff Council Scholarship) $500.00 Appalachian State Universi­ ty (Communications Scholar­ ship) $4,000.00 Order of Odd Fellows Warrenville Charge United Methodist Men's Club Smithport Old Codgers Men's Sunday School Class David Shew Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Holyfield Scholarship) $4,000.00 VFW Scholarship $50.00 Ashe County Retired School Personnel $400.00 Kayla Richardson Appalachian State University (Softball Four Year Scholar­ ship) $24,000.00 Lees McRae College (Aca­ demic Grant) $6,000.00 Walters State Community College (Full Softball Schol­ arship) $4,380.00 $20,000.00 Lenior Rhyne College (Aca­ demic) $20,000.00 Lenior Rhyne College (Full Athletic Football Scholarship) $102,320.00 Emory & Henry (Academic Four Year Scholarship Grant) $36,000.00 Emory & Henry Univer­ sity (Grant & Work Study) $12,300.00 Ashley Ruff Lenoir-Rhyne Scholarship) $6,500.00 (Academic Renewable Andrew Shepherd Emory & Henry College (Grant) $40,000.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $2,000.00 Katie Smith DARE Scholarship (Two Years) $1,600.00 DARE Savings Bonds Mars Hill College (Academ­ ic Four Year Scholarship) $31,600.00 Mars Hill College (Academic Scholarship) $18,550.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,500.00 Service League Boone (Upward Bound) $1,000.00 Appalachian State University (Academic Promise Scholar­ ship) $1,000.00 Appalachian State University (Grant) $2,900.00 Appalachian State University (Work Study)) $1,800.00 Appalachian State Universi­ ty (UNC Need Based Grant) $2,436.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Campus Based Tuition Grant) $350.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (NC Need Based Grant) $400.00 Appalachian State Univer­ sity (Academic Scholarship) $800.00 $200.00$200.00 Brevard College (Academic Scholarship) $3,000.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Uptown Threads Fashion Board $100.00 Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $1,000.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,500.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $1,000.00 Ashe County Association of Educators $250.00 Joseph Scott North Carolina Special Needs Association scholar­ ship $500.00 Ashe County Schools Food Ser­ vice Scholarship $1,000.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $2,000.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Academic Grant) $400.00 $1,000.00 Allison Roop United Chemi-Con Scholar­ ship (Renewable) $1,000.00 Milligan College (Merit Based Scholarship Renewable for Four Years) $24,000.00 Milligan College (Academic Scholarship) $7,500.00 Matthew Scott Veterans Scholarship to ASU (Four Year Scholarship) $18,000.00 * Heather Severt Jeremy Elliott Scholarship $2,000.00 Tonya Roop Jeffersons Rotary Club Schol­ arship $1,000.00 Carolina Special North Needs Association Scholar­ ship $500.00 Blue Ridge Electric (Goodman Hurt Scholarship) $2,000.00 Blue Ridge Electric (Tom Cockerham Scholarship) $800.00 Autumn Rose Skyline (Frank James Schol­ arship) $1,000.00 FOR ONLY % &<HC4ttrUf DOGGIE J: Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 furniture SoCutions • Groups • Single Pieces • Home Delivey Duke University (NC Contrac­ tual Scholarship) $3,600.00 Duke University (Duke Com­ pany Scholarship) $2,500.00 Duke University (Federal Work Study) $1,800.00 Kendra Tedder Western Carolina University (UNC Need Based) $1,290.00 Western Carolina Univer­ sity (Federal Work Study) $1,400.00 Western Carolina University (Tuition Grant) $200.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship MCbange, Lube 4 Filter M 'I Lube S TATE L INE F AST L UBE Hwy 16 @ NC/VA State Line 276-579-4562 Open 8-5 M'T'Th'F . 8-2 Wed & Sat ( • ns Insured & ALL Work (.uaranlped FREE ^Estimates Allen Miller 336-384-3033 Gardner-Webb (North Caroli­ na Legislative Tuition Grant) $1,800.00 West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church (Hensley Memo­ rial Scholarship) $1,000.00 Burman & Ruth Hurt Memo­ rial Scholarship $2,000.00 Ashe County Schools Food Service Scholarship $500.00 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship North Carolina State Univer­ sity (Academic Enhancement Grant) $400.00 North Carolina State Uni­ versity (Federal Pell Grant) $4,000.00 North Carolina State Uni­ $1,000.00 % for "EM PO ft 111 M JKENNELS MMMM $1,000.00 Tiffany Wyatt DARE Scholarship Years) $1,600.00 PP Excellent Care Lisa C. 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That is the mountain that Maria turns to for com­ fort outside of the walls of Nonnberg Abbey, the moun­ tain that both she and the Mother Abbess grew up on, and the mountain that offers the hope of freedom for the Von Trapp family after the German Anschluss of Aus­ tria. Opening night is only a few short weeks away; it's time to make your plans to attend Ashe County Little Theatre's production of The Sound of Music, coming to the Ashe Civic Center stage from June 23rd through June 27th. Directed by Grady Lonon, with musical direction by Michael Bell, and produced by Jane Lonon, this musical theatre classic features the timeless music and lyrics of Rodgers and Hammerstein., Crystal Carson plays Maria, the high spirited young pos­ tulant at Nonnberg Abbey, who accepts the position as governess for the von Trapp children but finds herself un­ expectedly falling in love with Captain von Trapp, played by Lewis Poag. The Mother Abbess, Connie Hardison, and Sisters Berthe, Margaretta, and Sophia, played by Joanne Boman, Linda Harms, and April Miller, are Maria's confidants, critics and supporters. As the story unfolds, the characters of Max Detweiler (Tom Fowler) and Elsa Schraeder (Ginny Tobiassen), add comic relief and sophisticated romance respectively. The Von Trapp chil­ dren are: Leisl, Audra LaMontagne; Friederich, Jessica Treva; Louisa, Sierra Wilson; Kurt, Anna Wooten; Brigitta, Jessica Presnell; Marta, Madison Ball; and Gretl, Caroline Current. In addition to these roles are the charac­ ters of Rolf Gruber, Brandon Kearley; Frau Schmidt, Judi Mullen; Franz, the Butler, Vernon Taylor; Admiral Von Schrieber, Cameron Cur­ rent; Herr Zeller, Mike War­ ren; Baron Elberfeld, Tim Moser; and Baroness Elber­ feld, Jan Gambill. Festival contestants include Becky Burgess, William Heufel, and Zach Emerson. Round­ ing out the cast is the nun's chorus, composed of Frances Blevins, Becky Burgess, Jan Gambill, Kathy Howell, Beth Ball Kelleher, Ashley Lewis, Jane Lonon, Edie Miller, Ra­ chel Naggy, Amy Sowers, Zoe Sowers, Cindy Taylor, Sandra Treva, and DeAnne Warren. Evening shows will be held June 23, 24, 25 and 27, with curtain at 7:30 nightly. A Sunday matinee will be of­ fered June 26, with curtain at 2:00. Make your plans now to attend one, or more, perfor­ mances of the classic musi­ cal. Reserved seating for The Sound of Music is available in advance from the Ashe County Arts Council. Tick­ ets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students; they are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center, either in person, or by phone at 336-846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. For more information please call The Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846ARTS. Three master musicians to headline Mountainhome Music Piano innovator, Jeff Little; 2004 National Banjo Champion and Merlefest gui­ tar champion, Steve Lewis; and National Folklife Award winner, Wayne Henderson, will light up the Mountainhome Music stage this Sat­ urday night, June 11. "Jeff Little is one of the few piano players who play old-time fiddle tunes on the piano," said Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music host. "He uniquely combines musicality, speed, precision. Jeff deeply feels his music and so do his audiences." Little grew up in Boone, where his father owned a music shop; he worked the studio circuit in Nash­ ville for many years, toured around the world, and now is a piano professor of music in Greensboro. In addition to his old-time fiddle tunes, according to Wolf Trap Foun­ dation for the Performing Arts, "Jeff Little is conver­ sant with traditional jazz, rockabilly, and blues...With few exceptions such as Moon Mulligan, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Floyd Kramer, the piano has not been a lead instru­ ment in country, especially old-time country. Jeff Little may just change that." Steve Lewis, a Mountainhome Music regular for the past eleven years, is comfort­ able playing guitar, banjo, or conversing with an audi­ ence. He easy going manner, relaxed manner makes the audience feel more like their in someone's living room Former Post file photo National Banjo rather than a concert hall. champ Steve Lewis wIII be But when he starts to play, featured, along with piano the mood changes. Accord­ king Jeff Little and guitar ing to Joe Shannon, "wheth- master Wayne Henderson. door. Tickets for children are $5:00, and a new family ticket is available for $30.00. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be purchased online at www. mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Crucis), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, Pandora's Mailbox in Blow­ ing Rock, and at Blue Moon Music in West Jefferson. The purpose of Mountainhome Music is the honor the musicians, dancers, and sto­ rytellers of the Appalachian region. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the ASU Cen­ ter for Appalachian Studies and the Blue Ridge Music Trails project, an outreach program of the North Caro­ lina Arts Council. For more information call 828-264-8118 or go to www.mountainhomemusic. com. ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL DEAL FOR NEW CUSTOMERS! SAVE s250 ON ATTACHMENTS , makes an audience feel like their lifelong friends rather than faces in a crowd. The music Saturday night will be a blend of fiddle tunes, bluegrass, jazz, and swing. Jeff Little's father, Gerald, will make a special guest appearance and play a few pieces on the Dixieland banjo. All M°untainhome Music concerts also feature the music and stories of Joe Shannon and audience singa-longs. The concert will be at the First Baptist Church in downtown Boone. Starting time is 8:00. Tickets are $12.50 in ad­ vance and $15.00 at the er playing guitar or banjo, Steve's music is hard diving and silky smooth, and it sets feet to tapping, heads to nod­ ding, and smiles of amaze­ ment to crease the listener's faces. They always want to hear more." Wayne Henderson was presented the National Folklife Award at the White House during the Clinton administration. Two years ago ABC's Nightline did a special on the music of the Appalachian region. Wayne Henderson's music—and the instruments he makes were featured. Yet Henderson is not impressed by the notori­ ety. 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Hearts Tuesday, June 7 Latin Dance is cancelled the week of June 7. The next class will be June 21. Greater Fleetwood Preserva­ tion Organization announces its regularly scheduled meet­ ings. occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meet­ ings are held at the Center @ Fleetwood Library. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleet­ wood. 11:30 a.m.: National Associ­ ation of Retired Federal Em­ ployees will meet at Savory Chef restaurant, 1992 Hwy 16 North in Crumpler. 7 p.m.: Smethport United Methodist Church will have revival services will Rev. Peter Parrish speaking. Thursday, June 9 7:30-9:30 a.m.: Cholesterol/ Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts. Cost is $15. Par­ ticipant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary - Call 846-0744. 10:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet at Smokey Mountain BBQ. School Resource Officer, J.D. Parsons, will speak about new safety regulations. All re­ tired school personnel are in­ vited to attend. 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Ashe County Piecemakers' Quilt Guild will meet at Ashe Se­ nior Center on Ray Taylor Rd. All members are encouraged to attend and visitors are wel­ come. Contact Claire for more information, 246-2083. 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity commission, Inc. will hold its Annual Board Meeting with dinner beginning at 6:30 at the Mulberry Senior Cen­ ter on NC 18 North in North Wilkesboro. Items of business includes the Annual Accom­ plishments of the Programs Election of Officers, the "Miss CAG" and the "Little Miss Prin­ cess" pageant, and recognition of the great team of volunteers who make our programs work. Call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543 or Al­ leghany office at 372-7284 for more information. Friday, June 10 4 p.m.-8 p.m.: Fish Fry to benefit Mobile Meals at Ashe Outreach Ministeries, Hwy 88, Clifton (across from Clif­ ton Methodist Church). On the menu will be fried fish, cole slaw, hush puppies, beverage and dessert, take-out or eat-in. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in Downtown West Jefferson. Open house at over a dozen art galleries and studios. Free admission. Saturday, June 11 The Osborne and related families will have a family re­ union at the Whitehead Com­ munity Club in the Whitehead community in Alleghany Coun­ ty beginning at 10 a.m. with a covered dish lunch to follow at noon. For more information, contact W.F. Horton at (336) 764-2838. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Festival en la Biblioteca will be held at the Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St., N. Wilkesboro. Music, magician, community information, child IDs, blood sugar checks, and more. Fun for kids and adults. All free (ex­ cept for food purchase). Call 336.838.2818 or www. arlibrary.org for more information. 11 a.m.: Registration for Poker Run sponsored by New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. Ride begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per hand played. Prizes will be awarded with the ride starting from New River Fire Dept. Raindate is June 25. For more information, call Den­ ver Caudill at 336-384-4425 or Leonard Houck at 336-9823893. 11 a.m.: West Jefferson Health & Fitness Day will be held downtown. Activities in­ clude a talk on men's health, tours, contests, and dedica­ tion of the sidewalk project. For more info, call Nancy Kautz at 846-0781. Sunday, June 12 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Annual Neaves Family Reunion De­ scendants of William Roder­ ick Billy Neaves will meet at the National Guard Armory in Jefferson, NC Lunch served at 1:00 pm. Bring a covered dish and a beverage and join in the fun and fellowship. Please bring any family photographs you would like to display during the reunion. All are welcome! 7 p.m.: Elliott Brothers and Glenda will sing at Temple Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and mem­ bers, invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Vocal Concert by Justin Childers at First Bap­ tist Church in West Jefferson. Justin is a young singer of contemporary Christian music. For more information, call 8469188. Wednesday, June 15 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Ag­ ing. Journeys Across Time & Place: Mapping Southern Identities is a reading and discussion program held every other Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Ashe County Library meet­ ing room. Today's program will be Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Call 846-2041 for more information. This program is funded with a grant form the North Carolina Humanities Council, in collaboration with the North Carolina Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina. Matching funds provided by the Friends of the Ashe County Library. Thursday, June 16 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the National Guard Armory. Friday, June 17 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, June 18 Ashe Central High School Class of '95 will hold its 10 year reunion. Events will begin with a carry-in dish lunch at West Jefferson Park at 12 noon. This event is free to all alumni and their families. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. At 7 p.m., there will be dinner and dancing at Jefferson Land­ ing. The cost of this event is $30 per adult. Please contact Nichole at (828) 754-0570 if you plan to attend but have not received an invitation or if you have any questions. 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Pig Pickin' at Riverview Community Center in Creston. Pig for pickin' or BBQ chicken with all the trim­ mings. Adults $7, children (612) $4, under 6 $2. 5:30 p.m.: Northwest Ashe High School Class of '95 will be celebrating their 10 year class reunion in the cafeteria of Ashe County Middle School, dinner will be catered by Smoky Mountain Barbecue and the cost is $12.50 per person and children 12 and under will get in free. Those interested in at­ tending the event should RSVP by June 8 by calling Wendy at 336-384-8800. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Tal­ ent Night will be held at Jef­ ferson Methodist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. Traditional music, storytelling and more will be featured. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students. to smithar@appstate.edu. Monday, June 20 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Crusade in Troutdale, Va. with Bro. Dewey Williams, pastor of Belle Mead­ ows Baptist Church in Bristol, Va/Tenn. Monday-Friday night with Tuesday and Thursday services at 10 a.m. Crusade tent is behind Mr. Casual plant in Troutdale. Tuesday, June 21 1 p.m.: We Care Planning Committee Meeting at the Warrensville BROC office. This committee is the fund-raising arm of the Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity Commission and wel­ comes interested parties and potential volunteers to attend. For directions, call Louise at 384-4543. 7 p.m.: Session III of the Childbirth & Newborn Care Classes will begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Sunday, June 26 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the New River VFD. Vacation Bible School Clifton Baptist Church June 5 Supper and VBS classes for all ages at 6:15 each night. Their theme is "Building Char­ acter with Jesus". Everyone is invited. The church is located in the Creston area. Old Fields Baptist Church June 5-9 Activities begin at 6:00 with a light meal. Classes for ages two through adults will begin at 6:30 and conclude at 8:15. Transportation is avail­ able, call 846-5361 or 8774048. Rev. Jack Miller and con­ gregation invite you to attend. Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church June 6-10 Times are 7 p.m.-9 p.m. with a construction zone theme, "Building Character Like Je­ sus". Darrel the barrel is the mascot. Classes will be avail­ able for all ages, nursery through adults. If transportation is needed please call 982-9533 after 6 p.m. Vickie Moore, VBS director, invites you to attend. Mount Jefferson Church of the Nazarene June 5-10 Join us for a High-Tech Ad­ venture from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., discovering the ultimate truthJ-Force. For more information, contact 246-9378 or 246-2624. Beaver Creek Baptist Church June 9-11 VBS theme is "Con­ struction Zone" Building Char­ acter Like Jesus. Cookout will be Saturday at 4 p.m. Com­ mencement on Sunday morn­ ing. The church is located on Mulatto Mt. Rd. Everyone is welcome. Call Teresa Patrick for more info at 846-4759. Obids Baptist Church June 11-15 VBS Kick-off and cookout on the 11th at 3 p.m.: Classes for all ages begin at 6:30 nightly. The congregation and pastor, Rev. Tom Graybeal, invite you to attend. Friendly Grove Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS for ages 3 and up, nightly from 6:30 - 8:30 with Friday night be­ ing Family night and a cookout. Their theme is Lifeway's VBS Ramblin' Road Trip. Van trans­ portation is available by calling Earl Hardin at 246-9938. Pas­ tor, Gordon Rawls and the con­ gregation invite you to attend. New River Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS kick-off on June 11 from 1-5 p.m with meal at 5 at the Ashe Baptist Camp­ ground. There will be activities including slides, jumplines and other fun activities. Classes be­ gin on the 12th at 6:30-8:30 for all ages including adults. The theme is "Construction Zone". Call pastor Rev. Wayne Jones for more info at 877-4360. Landmark Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS Kick-off will be held June 12 at 4 p.m. with registration to follow. This year's theme is "Building Character Like Jesus" running nightly at 6:45. Van transporta­ tion is available by calling the pastor at 384-2548. Rev. Char­ lie McCoy and the congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Si­ las Creek community. First Baptist Church in West Jefferson June 13-17 VBS will run from 9 a.m.-12 noon. This year's theme is "Kingdom of the Son" which will be a week of safari adventure with Bible stories, songs, skits, creative crafts, exciting games and tasty snacks. Church pickup at Blue Ridge School, Family Central and Westwood school. Call the church at 8465141. Hope to see you there! Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 VBS kickott with pizza and games on June 12 at 5 p.m. Classes begin at 6:45 on the 13th in the "Construc­ tion Zone" for all ages including adults. Commencement and cookout will be held 6:45 on June 17. Everyone is invited. Midway Baptist Church June 12-16 Rambling Road Trip 68:30 nightly for all kids, nursery-6th grade. Adult study will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Rev. Steve LeaShomb and congregation invite you to at­ tend. Mountain View Baptist Church June 19-June 24 There will be classes for all ages! Everyone is invited to at­ tend. Liberty Baptist Church June 12-17 Kick off begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday with hotdog sup­ per, classes begin at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Classes Monday through Thursday will be from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Commencement will be Friday night at 7 p.m. Pastor Russell Sheets and congrega­ tion invite children and adults of all ages to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church June 12-17 On Sunday, start­ ing time will be 6 p.m. Monday - Friday times will be 6:30-8:45. Commencement will be on Fri­ day. Construction Zone, Build­ ing Character with Jesus is the theme of this year's VBS. Classes will be held for all ages. For transportation, call 877-5495 or 877-1490. Rev. Chris Cox and congregation invite all. Friendship Baptist Church June 12-17 Kickoff on June 8 with Jilly Bean and her pup­ pet ministry at 6:30 with an ice cream social to follow. Sup­ per will be served at 5:15 and classes from 6:15-8:40 p.m. This year's theme will be Lifeway's Ramblin Road Trip. Ev­ eryone is welcome. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 Kickoff with pizza and games will be on the 12th at 5 p.m. Classes will begin at 6:45 each night with Construc­ tion Zone for all ages including adults. Commencement and a cookout will be held on June 17 at 6:45. Pastor Rev. Randell Green and the congregation invite all. Baldwin Community Church June 20-24 Located on Hwy 194 S in Todd, VBS will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year's theme will be "Get in the VBS Zone". For more information, to register or van transportation, call 877-4726. Pastor Doug Hardin and VBS Director Can­ dy Hardin invite all to attend. Ongoing Events Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday ot each month at 6 p.m.The June meeting will be on June 13 at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Fun for Fours is a new par­ ent/child playgroup for four and five year olds and is a great way to get your kids ready for kindergarten! The group meets at Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 9 - 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Tons of Fun for Two's and Threes! If you have children ages 2 and 3, a new play­ group has formed just for you and them. It meets at the Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 10:30 - noon. Come check it out. You won't regret it. For more information, call Misti at 9828851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Mom's playgroup is open play every Friday morning from 10 noon at the Family Central Play Center! MOM's Group is open to everyone, and best of all it's free. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Daddy and Me Playtime! Attention all dads...Bring your kids to the Family Central Play Center every Thursday after­ noon from 1 - 2:30 and let them play while you hang out with other dads. This playgroup also meets every second Saturday from 10:30 - noon. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. ParenWng Classes. DO your young children hiave you at the end of your' rope? There is hope! )0^ ACROSS TIME & PLACE MAPPING SOUTHERN IDENTITIES A L ET'S T ALK ABOUT I T R EADING & D ISCUSSION P ROGRAM Buy a Jar Candle and get Tealights (9 pk) 50% off at Jefferson Rent -All Every Other Wednesday at 3:00 pm in the Ashe County Public Library meeting room Call 846-2041 for more information JUNE 1 5 : SONG O F S O L O M O N TONI MORRISON rhb program is funJed with a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, in collaboration with the North Carolina Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina. Matching lunds provided S W E E T LEMON by the Friends of die Ashe County Library. SimmcriM Waffle Bar* V. Come to the Kingdom of the Son Sunday, June 19 J\ Prayer Safari at Warrensville Baptist Church 2005 ASU Mountaineer Boys Basketball Camp through June 22 on the campus of ASU. An overnight/day camp is available for boys 9-17. A Junior Mountaineer Day Camp is available for boys ages 58 from June 20-22 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon. Register online at • http://www.conferencescamps.appstate.edu/. From more information,call Ahmad Smith at 828-262-6582 or email We Have Over-The-Hill, Baehelerette & in Warrensville Wedding Party Gifts VBS Kickoff Get your Graduation Party Supplies at Jefferson Rent -All 336-246-8136 m BUSINESS REVIEW Header .Vis In llus Section Prepared By Contract Advertising Inc. £2005 All Rights Reserved. Hodges Restoration & Cleaning Residential, Commercial & Industrial • Over 12 Years Of Experience The businessmen of this area are indeed fortunate in having a professional janitorial service available to them such as Hodges Restoration & Cleaning, located in Wilkesboro at 897 Dragway Road, phone (336) 973-4194. This quali­ fied firm of skilled and dedicated people is experienced in all aspects of janitorial work including carpet cleaning, wall washing, window cleaning and general maintenance of all types. 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I — VBS June 12fh at 3:00 pm (Airbaven will be tbere witb lots ^n an<^ samcs')_ June 13,14,15,16, witb dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 pm, and VBS beginning at 6:30 - 8:45 pm Commencement June lTh at 6:00 pm (food & fellowship to follow) For more information call 846-2785 (Kim Weaver) or 385-1008 (Kim Garn) "A prayer safari that leads kids to Jesus" "Our Father, which art in heaven..." Matthew 6:9-13 �PAGE 14 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Author to sign books at historic Green Cove Station GREEN COVE, Va.—Au­ thor Joe Tennis is speaking on "Southwest Virginia Crossroads:, From Green Cove to Cove Creek" at the Green Cove Depot off the Virginia Creeper Trail on Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m. Also on hand will be Lee Alley, of Bristol, Tenn., who will demonstrate his collection of vintage train whistles. The event is free and open to F"* located 15 miles east of Damascus, just off U.S. Highway 58, where State Route 600 meets the Virginia Creeper Trail, a couple of miles west of Whitetop. t" *•* j£! iki C. f\ F Q \l C jf J f |P V; )r > |f Tennis, of Bristol, Va., is the author of "Southwest Virginia Crossroads" (The Overmountain Press, $29.95). Now in its third printing, The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk calls Tennis's book "a jewel box of wayfaring treasure" that "makes a reader want to pack up and roll out on the roads less traveled." "Southwest Virginia Crossroads" explores how places took their names in Southwest Virginia, including stories about mistakes on maps, advertising ploys, frogs, bears, moonshine and religion. Illustrated with maps and also showcases the area's waterfalls, lakes, parks and historic sites in a 17-county area - from the Cumberland Gap to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photos include Whitetop Mountain, the Green Cove Q ^ -tjfcV ^ I I I jfl wp I ^•MMapf)d|fi^^B HHT II HB« ! MgMdB ^ -* I I |H|BHB9pJk ' *" "*• ' -' $j$gi I •,''*• 'X ' • / m J| jft# pP ' Photo by Joe Tennis Depot and scenes at Grayson Green Cove Station was once a stop on the Virginia Creeper rail line, just before it headed $outh from Virginia into Ashe County. Highlands State Park. The book also makes mention of Ashe County with references to famed hunter Wilburn Wa­ Male German ters and the railroad Shepherd Mix line that is now the Virginia Creeper Trail. "Southwest Vir­ ginia Crossroads" is available at online sellers, including Amazon, or at local Male Hound Mix booksellers. Book sales and 5 months old * signings will follow the author's talk at the Green Cove Com­ munity Center, locat­ ed next to the depot. Photocourtesy of Joe Tennis For more infor­ Joe Tennis has brought to life the oldmation, call (276) time world of southwestern Virginia, 388-3386. as well as Ashe County. Female Shepherd Mix, 6 months old, Pound on Woodslown Koa<J Love local history and heritage? Watch for our third annual High Country Heritage Female Shepherd mix 4 months old Coming July 26, only in the Jefferson Post Jlcwmd, Let Leonard make your truck! Aluminum All the name brands! Grills i, ill,,. Bed Mats M-QHl MVMIHS Bedslides , —torFloor Mats »% _/1 i l l Grillguards •-« Hitches Hitch Covers A, Rails Tq Side Bars V Tonneau Covers v>PCNDA Truck Tops Toolboxes Spring Clearance Photo courtesy of the Ashe County Arts Council The Blue Ridge Art Clan exhibit "Shadow of the Hills" returns to the Gallery of Ashe Art Center. The exhibit will showcase twenty-five local artists in a variety of media. Mary Foreman's oil painting entitled "Evening Reflections" will be part of this exhibit. A reception for the artists will be held at the Ashe Arts Center on Friday, June 10 from 5-7 pm during the Gallery Crawl event sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. Please call 336-846-ARTS for more information. ^oted Garages Trailers Gazebos Motorcycle Trailers Hitches Starting at $219 Buildings Boone *3017 Hwy. 105 • 828-265-4070 Ml. Airy • 1010 Hwy. 52 North • 336-786-7852 Bedliner Female DSH � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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Tax­ ity and jail. The project is payers will now pay 61 cents needed, he said, to meet the per $100 of assessed property needs of Ashe County and value. to be in compliance with the County Manager Dan Mc­ North Carolina Department Millan said the 3-cent prop­ of Crime Control. erty tax increase for next Built in the 1970s, the year would be used entirely county jail is too small, hous­ toward a new multi-million ing only about 17 inmates, dollar law enforcement cen­ and outdated for today's ter. needs with an average of 18 Tax Administrator Keith to 36 inmates housed per Little has said that one pen­ day, resulting in the need ny in the county property tax for frequent transportation rate generates $175-180,000 of inmates to different facili­ in revenue. That will change, ties. The commissioners have he said, with revaluation in been advised to begin the 2006. process of planning a new jail McMillan said in his bud­ in order to continue housing get message to the board of inmates in Ashe County. commissioners that the more The new law enforcement than $500,000 expected to be center would encompass a generated by the 3-cent tax new jail for housing male and female inmates along with office and workspace for law enforcement officials and the county's 911 system. Plans are to locate the new law en­ forcement center next to the courthouse. McMillan said the county will soon look into hiring an architect to design the law enforcement facility, and con­ struction could begin by next spring or summer with an anticipated 18 to 24 months to complete construction. Since the tax rate of 61cents approved by the com­ missioners is 2 cents less than the tax rate approved early this year for prepay­ ment of county property tax­ es, a refund will be issued to taxpayers who were taxed at the 63-cent rate. Only three citizens spoke during the budget hearing held at Monday's meeting. Becky Goss, Michael Goss by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor with special speaker Junior Johnson, a living legend in the world of NASCAR, who will be speaking about his NASCAR experiences. Born in \9<\\ in Wilkes County, John­ son became one of the top drivers in NAS­ CAR, retiring at age 34 with 50 victories to his credit. He was driving long before his first official race in Darlington, S.C. in 1953. He began with his brother L.R's car in a Modified race at the North Wilkesboro Speedway in the late 1940s. He finished second in that first race. His last race was the American 500 at Rocking­ ham in 1966. His 50 wins alone were enough to estab­ lish him as one of the NAS­ CAR greats, but he amassed many more honors as a team owner, producing more victo­ ries than any other man. His cars were driven by some of NASCAR's greatest competi­ tors including Fred Lorenzen, Curtis Turner, Lee Roy Yarbrough, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Dr. Lee Beckworth (L) and Principal Bradley McNeill of Ashe County High School See Budget, page 5A Racing legend to speak Saturday in downtown Get a start on im­ proving your health and fitness while en­ joying a walk around town Saturday in West Jefferson. The Downtown Health & Fitness Day includes a dedica­ tion of the new West Jefferson Pedestrian Trail, a Project of Ashe Healthy Carolinians. The newly constructed sidewalks are located in several areas of the downtown. The project involved building sidewalks on the north side of East Main Street to the threfe way intersection in front of Badger Funeral Home and on Ashe Street (next to Frasers Restaurant parking lot) from Jefferson Avenue to Second Avenue and then up the hill toward Ashe County Public Library. This project is a segment of the overall sidewalk proj­ ect discussed several years ago to extend sidewalks around West Jefferson and along the four-lane of US 221 Business toward Jeffer­ son. A project is underway in Jefferson to do a study on Dorothy Wltherspoon (L) and Principal Don Church o1 Blue Ridge Elementary Jumcf Jchnscn constructing pedestrian and bicycle paths in the county seat and possibly connect those sidewalks to the side­ walks in West Jefferson. The celebration in West Jefferson this Saturday be­ gins with an explanation of the sidewalk project and a dedication at 11 a.m. at the Ashe Arts Center. Following will be a walk to Jefferson Station at 11:30 a.m., led by Nancy Kautz with Ashe Healthy Carolinians. From noon to 1 p.m. at Jefferson Station will be a program on men's health C.B. Jones (L) and Principal Larry Rousseau of Mountain View Elementary Post photos by Linda Burchette Ashe County Board of Education honored retiring principals at Monday's meeting with plaques of appreciation and golden apple sculptures. Board member Lee Beckworth pre­ sented the gifts to Ashe County High School Principal Bradley McNeill (38 years), from top; board member Dorothy Wltherspoon presented the gifts to Blue Ridge Elementary School Principal Don Church (34 years); and board vice-chairman C.B. Jones presented the gifts to Mountain View Elementary School Principal Larry Rousseau (30 years). See Downtown, page 5A Pine Mountain property owner has his say at meeting by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Property owner Tony Currin had his say Monday af­ ternoon at the board of com­ missioners' meeting when he responded to comments made at the last meeting by resi­ dents of the Pine Mountain community. The residents complained of Currin putting up fenc­ es across a section of Pine Mountain Road, forcing them to take a different route that added rfiiles to a trip through the community. They were asking the commissioners to keep the road open for public Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeflfersonpost.com clas8ified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jefTersonpost.com access. Currin said he and his family bought the property about eight years ago with the intention of retiring there. The property he owns includes a section of Pine Mountain Road, a road that stopped being maintained by the North Carolina De­ partment of Transportation about 50 years ago. Two gates across the road have been kept closed - but not locked, he said - for many years in or­ der to allow cattle to graze in the area. Currin said he had never locked the gates, or given anyone the impression that he is prohibiting traffic on the road, nor has he approached anyone about using the road. He has asked users of fourwheelers to stay on the road instead of going onto his property. In order to protect his home and family, Currin said he placed video security cameras on his property and no trespassing signs on his outbuildings. He said there have been at least 14 acts of criminal activity on his prop­ erty in the past eight years, including the theft of tools, broken windows, dismantling Albert Hash Festival this Saturday by Anita Poplin Special to the Post American Legion Post 275 and Ladies Aux­ iliary will be hosting the annual Albert Hash Festival at the American Legion Ballfield in Lansing on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Albert Hash was a renowned fiddler and fiddle maker. He tried to preserve the mu­ of a chestnut log barn, theft of a three-wheeler, vandalism and litter. Currin said he has talked with the DOT about the road, even offering to use his own money to repair the part he owns, but he wants the gates to remain closed in order to protect the cattle and prop­ erty. He said he doesn't mind public traffic over the road as long as motorists close the gates behind them. He said he has also discussed the is­ sue with neighbors, and they have agreed to disagree with no compromise reached. This past winter, he said, someone damaged the gates, create hostile feelings," Curleft them open and even re­ " rin said. "I hope we can get moved them, and these inci­ together and talk about this dents were captured on the and resolve the issue." One of the neighbors com­ video cameras. He also has video of someone coming up plaining about the gates said last week, cutting a security comments he made at the pre­ line and removing a security vious commissioners' meet­ camera. This person has been ing on May 16 were recorded identified, he said. The gates incorrectly. Jack Osborne and security equipment, Cur­ said it was his property, not rin said, were put in place to Currin's, where picnickers protect his family and prop­ are allowed, and he said the erty from criminal activity, DOT told him it takes all the and to prevent easy access to property owners on the road criminals attempting to use to sign an agreement to close this primitive road to escape the road, not to keep it open. He said the road is still used, into Tennessee. "It was never our intent to See Road, page 5A sic he loved so much by teaching the young folks to play. He said; "If you didn't teach the younger generation to play, one of these days you wouldn't have any music." The festival's mission is to keep his dream alive. As part of this year's festival there will be a junior fiddler's contest for young fiddlers ages 5-16 at 1 p.m. with cash prizes awarded. Bluegrass and old time will play as one cate­ gory. The Ladies Auxiliary will also announce the winners of its Albert Hash Fiddlin' Schol­ arship Essay Contest at 4 p.m. There will be live music throughout the day by some of the area's finest pickers including Wayne Henderson, Rita Scott and Co., The Fellowship Quartet, and the Touch-Me-Nots. Bring your lawnchair and join in for a day of fiddling and fun. For more information about the festival, call Polly Weaver at 384-3991 and for fiddler's contest information call Audrey Ham at 3844198. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY,JUNE 10, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Ashe County GOP meets local Dems The Ashe County Republi­ can Party held their Lincoln Day dinner on Friday, May 13, 2005, at Shatley Springs restaurant. The event was well attended. The featured speaker was Theresa Esposito, Fifth District Congressio­ nal Chairman, from WinstonSalem. Mrs. Esposito is a former 18-year member of the N.C. House of Representatives and minority whip. She has been active for many years in the N.C. Republican Party, and with the Republican women. She has received numerous awards and honors for her service. Also, the Republican Party 2005 State Convention was held in Asheville, N.C. on May 20-22. A delegation for Ashe County attended, joining sev­ eral hundred from across the state. Ferrell Blount and Linda Traveling across western North Carolina on a listen­ ing tour and assessing a pos­ sible run for Lt. Governor, Pat Smathers, Mayor of Canton, stopped in Ashe County to give his vision of a new North Carolina. Speaking before an enthusiastic group of faithful Democrats at Smoky Moun­ tain Barbecue in West Jef­ ferson on May 24, Smathers praised local party activists and especially Ashe Demo­ cratic Chair, Melba Jones, for creating a strong and ener­ getic party in Ashe* Fifth District Chair, Da­ vid Crawford, introduced the Photo courtesy of Ashe County Republican Party speaker with laudatory re­ Mrs.Theresa Esposito addresses Ashe County GOP Lincoln marks. Smathers, a former chair of the Haywood Coun­ Day Dinner held May 13, at Shatley Springs. ty Democratic Party, prac­ Davis were reelected chair­ GOP is to get more Republi­ tices law in Canton, a town man and vice-chairman. Sen­ cans registered to vote and to 20 miles west of Asheville. ator Richard Burr (R-5lh) de­ promote the positive agenda Smathers currently serves as livered the keynote address. of the party in North Caro­ a Lt. Colonel in the National Guard, and is active in civic The mission of the NC lina. affairs in western North Car­ olina. He is married to Sherry D. Smathers and has a son, Loranzo, and a daughter, Anna Nicole* The Smathers are members of the First Baptist Church in Canton, 1teti, North Carolina. Graduating from both Wake Forest and Duke University, he actively supports both institutions and higher education across u:oo-11:15- Announcement of the sidewalk projectthe state as well. Arts Council Smathers sees education and economic development as keys to future prosperity in 11:15-12:00- Walk the walk (staiJ from the Arts North Carolina. He pledged ts Downtown West Jefferson 1Westr!sn Photo courtesy of Ashe County Democratic Party L-R: Melba Jones, chair of the Ashe County Democratic Party, Mayor Pat Smathers of Canton, Sandra Ham, county party treasurer, Mayor Dale Baldwin of West Jefferson and Shirley Wallace, Ashe County Register of Deeds, to work to revive the economy across the state. Speaking to Democrats, he pointed out that as Democrats we have always supported the public schools. Being a son of the west, he is particularly in­ terested in economic develop­ ment and bringing jobs to the mountain counties. The speaker earned fame as a basketball player during his college days. He remains a strong supporter of college athletics and has a daughter attending Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Prior to the general meet­ ing, Democratic Party Chair, Melba Jones, led the party's Executive Committee in dis- cussing ways to better organize the party for the '06 election cycle. The Executive Committee includes the party officers, elected Democratic officials as well as organized precinct chairs. Fifth District Secretary, Miranda Burgin greeted local Democrats and updated the assembled group on Fifth Dis­ trict Democratic activities. The Ashe County Demo­ cratic Party meets each fourth Tuesday of the month at Smokey Mountain Bar­ becue in West Jefferson at 7 p.m. Ashe County Democratic Chair, Melba Jones, invites all interested citizens to attend these meetings. Call 336-8469068 for more information. Opening June 11, 2005,11:00 #M-3:00 Council ending at Jefferson Station) I THE 12:00- 1:00- Men's health Prog ram-Jefferson Station (health booths, guest speakers) Guest Speaker^ include: ( * OBSERVATION Be kind ip ihy fathej^fpr when rhou wert young) << Who loved thee so fondly as he? John Reeves~ (Prostate Cancer Survivor ) Ted Urbanek- (Chairman of the Act Against Cancer Task Force) Andrew Waters- (Health Promotion Major from ASU-Speaking on cancer prevention) and Junior Johnson ( NASCAR) DECK He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue, And joined in thy Shane E. Little^MjkjUjUU^ Renee H. South innocent glee. MARGARET COURTNEY 1:00- 2:00- Tour of the Jefferson Station. 2:00-3:00- Walk-ins Welcome! 20 EAST ASHE STREET (INSIDE JEFFERSON STATION BEHIND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH) Final Walk of the Trail ; A | *Note- Contest materials may be picked up at any of the participating businesses (Look for the sign). 846-1772 FATHER'S DAY JUNE 19™, 2005 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Let your Dad know how much you love him by entering him in the Jefferson Post"Best Dad 2005"Cotitest. Tell us in 50 words or less about your dad. Lands of J. D. Johnson and wife, Rebecca K. Johnson JIM REEvts • V*N*OY ft REEVES. PLLC, ATTORNEYS 202 EASI MAM FTWN, P 0 DHAWMtit. WJITJEMIDSOM. NORTH CAROUNA 2S994 (MSI24S7172 • FAX (33S>24«- WT*. JM^VAIMOYINDIWATEOM Lucky Dads of 2005 Contest Winners Win One of the Following: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE to which recorded deed reference is hereby made for a completa description of aaid easement IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-SP-29 There is located on the above-described property a 3BR/2BA doublewide mobile home containing approximately 1,280 square feat with attached garage. This property also includes a barn with an attached shed. IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF J. D. Johnson and wlfa, Rabecca K. Johnson, Under Foreclosure by Jimmy D. Reeves, Trustee NQTLCEOF„FOBECLOaURESAL£ Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by J. D. Johnson and wife. Rebecca K. Johnson, dated 24 October 2002 and recorded in the Ashe County Public Registry m Book 283, at pages 1364-1374, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thoroby secured, and said deed of trust being by Mie terms thereof subject to foreclosure, the undersigned will offer for sale al public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door m Jefferson, North Caroline, at 2 00 o'clock p.m. on the 10th day of June. 2005. the lands conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being In Horse Croek Township. Asho County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows Being all of Tract #5. containing 10.549 acres, as shown and described on a plat of Little Horse Creek, Mountainside, LLC, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book 6, at page 48, to which recorded plat reference Is horoby mado for a metes end bounds description of said tract. And being the same land as described in and conveyed by that certain deed from Mountainside, LLC to J. D. Johnson and wife, Rebecca K. Johnson, datsd 20 February 2002, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 272, at page 1970. There Is also CONVEYED by this indenture and this indenture ia made SUBJECT to the same right of way aa sat out and deacribod In the aforementioned deed Prime Sirloin Gift Certificate $15 Winner's Circle Gift Certificate 1 Day Free Use - Pressure Washer from Jefferson Rent-All DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY From West Jefferson travel Hwy. 86/194 toward Warrensvilie, turn nghl on Hwy 194 toward Lansing, turn left on Joe Hampton Road, go approximately 2 miles to Johnson Farms Road on left, turn across bridge; properly is located at 575 Johnson Farms Road, Lansing, NC 28643. We will print your "Dad" entry along with your Dad s photo for only $5°°. Deadline for entries is June 13th at 5PM. Entries will be published June 17\ I Your Dad's Name: |Your Name: |Address: |Phone #: |About My Dad: I I Al the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) DollarB. whichever is greater This the 10th day of May. 2005 Jimmy D Reeves, Trustee I I I Send your entry to: Attn: Sandra Dad Contest • Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Avenue in West Jefferson �RRIDAY, JUNE 1U, 2005 JEFFERSON POST r ACjh COMMUNITY NEWS Thanks to all from Ricky's Run Holly Hodges travels to Brazil Holly Hodges, twentyyear-old daughter of Dayne and Sherrie Hodges of West Jefferson, recently trav­ eled to Brazil as a partic­ ipant in the International Scholar Laureate Delegation on Medicine. This program offers outstanding college students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with distinguished medical lead­ ers, researchers and prac­ titioners to gain a tremen­ dous head start toward their Baby News career goals. While in Brazil, Holly observed public health offi­ cials mobilize to treat disease and promote good health for a diverse population. Holly is a rising junior at Lenoir-Rhyne College where she is an honor stu­ dent in the school's highly regarded nursing program. She is the granddaughter of Ted and Barbara Roland and Earl Hodges and Marie Pennington. We would like to say We really appreciate all the thanks to all who made our riders who came out to sup­ 1st Annual Ricky's Run a suc­ port Ricky's Run. Although the weather started out real­ cess! Our sponsors were: ly bad, by the time the ride Hardees, Bojangles, Food was to begin, it was just like Lion, Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. God smiled down and the sky and employees, Dollar Mart, opened up to a beautiful day. In total, $5,200 was raised Wal Mart, Pepsi Co., Ingles, Krispy Kreme, Hobby Barn, for the Scholarship Fund. Living Waters Christian Book This year's recipients were Store, Western Jefferson, Timothy Wallace (Wally) Skyline and Whistle Stop Smith, who will be attending Cafe. A very special thank Guilford Tech and Autumn you to K & K Stitching for Lori Rose who will be attend­ doing such a wonderful job ing NASCAR Tech. Both were printing the shirts. We would given a $1,000 scholarship. like to thank all the local busi­ The remainder of the money nesses for their donations: will remain in the Ashe Hometown Furniture, AEV, Federal Bank under the Ricky ACHS Senior Student Council Miller Memorial Scholarship and Mr. Bradley McNeill, LT Fund to be given for future Motors, Steve Johnson Auto scholarships. Anyone wishing World, Attorney John Kilby. to donate to the fund is wel­ Midway Sales, Midtown come to contact AF Bank. Again, we would like to Motors and Northwestern say Thank You and God Bless Emergency Vehicles. Thank you to all who You! We really hope to see you donated, bought t-shirts and/ or contributed to the fund. next year for the 2nd Annual Thank you to all the ones who Ricky's Run. worked to bring everything Sincerely, together, who gave up their Lucy Barker Saturday to work the rally. Renee Blevins ADVENTURES Of SHARK BOY (PC) MS (1130)50 420)640 900 MR AND MRS SMITH (PG-13) OKI . (1230 360)710 1010 CINDERELLA MAN (PG-13) 0W» 1000 SISTERHOOD Of THE TRAVELING PANTS (PG) CM (1220 400)730 1015 MADAGASCAR (PG) WG 1005 STAR WARS EPtSOOE HI (PG-13) MG (1200 320) 630 940 TimtsFw 6/10-6/12 mm REGnontAOM Wilkes Electric Motors, LLC Sales & Service • AC-DC Motor Repairs Air Compressors Poultry Motors Electric Supplies Winco Standby Home Generators Milwaukee Hand Tools Myers/Little Giant/B&G Water Pumps Stand-By Generators by KATOUGHT^ •with transfer switches •25 kw - 200kw •John Deere Engines "~ • Bearings • Belts • Pulleys • We also sell Bradford White Water Heaters Owners: Michael A. Nichols and Chad Everhardt 973-4507 Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m.; Saturday 8-1 p.m. 3014 West U.S. Hwy. 421 N, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 (Above Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on the right The organizers of the event have been unable to locate the following alumni: Pauline Eldreth, David Eller, Traci Farrington, Wendy Friesland, Janet Lambert, David Poe, Beverly Severt and Kim Walton. If you know how to contact any of these people or if you have questions, please contact Andrea Cook at (336) 670-9153 or Kelly Blevins at (336) 667-1860. Cleaning eat the Aid 9trn Kiel Chew en these Prices! I 11 • 7 PIECE BEDROOM SET - FINISHED - GORGEOUS DON'T Mitt OUT! Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 15-12 the County of Ashe hereby gives notice of unclaimed items in the custody of the department. There are six (6) bicycles and (103) one hundred and three other items in the custody of the Ashe County Sheriff's Office as follows: Emerson microwave Samsung microwave Stihl weed eater Two 5-gallon gas cans One 3-gallon gas can Four electric fencers Big Wheel Wecdwhacker weed eater Stihl 012 chainsaw Two Husquvarna chainsaws Two scissor jacks Robin weed cater Toro weed eater Stereo w/CD. cassette GE AM-FM radio Two Lakewood clec. heaters Lantern Protor-silex toaster Huffy Charger boys bicycle Roadmastcr girl's bicycle Murray 20" push mower Thermos 34-quart cooler Pool slick and case Portable camp stove & tank Playstation w/games Two fishing poles Stihl weed eater Small bag/assorted jewelry Hyper halogen spotlight Set of spurs Sears television Goldstar television Two Universal military holsters Three green nylon bags Selsi binoculars 20x50 Sanyo record/cassette player Pange Talera Boys bicycle Nishiki Boys mtn bicycle Coleman portable bed Aluminum baseball bat Tent 5' x 4' homemade trailer Conair hair clippers Suzuki 80 Motorcycle Roadmastcr boys bicycle Free spirit Boys bicycle Honda motorcycle Yamaha Motorcycle Green Army-type ammo box Swiss Army knife Benchmadc knife Polaris Scrambler 500 ATV Spotlight Four tires/wheels - 15" Sharp microwave Pioneer Stereo - AM- FM Garrard record player Assortment of 33rpm records Brookstonc auto charger Box of kitchen/radio items Pen holder Two Tonka toy dump trucks Cassette case with tapes Box of kitchen/glass ware Box of flashlights, Toyo kerosene heater Green Army-type gas can Kenmorc dehumidifier Box of vehicle accessories Jewelry box w/jewclry Panasonic radio Lineman's climbing gear Set of Chrysler hubcaps Box of sewing accessories Horse collar Zenith solid state television Two coffee pots Nissan radio/cassette player Excellence small refrigerator Kawasaki weed cater Kay Musical Company amp One set old speakers Cape Hart floor Rubbermaid plastic storage bin Three folding lawn chairs Green plastic gas can Stihl chainsaw Philco Television Magnavox Television • DEACON BENCH NOW List $259.95 • FINISHED SMALL DESK & CHAIR .1st $559.95 NOW $358 5 PIECE FINISHED OAK ROUND TABLE & CHAIRS NOW $498 KITCHEN ISLAND NOW $398 ,ist $699.95 COMPUTER DESK Proctor-silcx toaster oven NOW $98 NOW $668 List $1,049.95 model stereo All persons who may have or claim interest herein must make and establish such claim or interest no later than thirty (30) days from the date of this publication or be in default thereof, FINISHED CHINA CABINET FINAL July 9,2005 beginning at 10a.m. in the building beside the Ashe County Jail. Various County surplus property to include desks, chairs, filing cabinets etc.. will also be sold at the auction. BAR STOOLS FROM $11 NOW $598 List $1,039.95 ENTERTAINMENT CABINET List $239.95 12 months same as cash NOW $148 Outdoor Furniture LIQUIDATION! All Remaining Items such articles will be sold or disposed of. An auction will be held for the yet unclaimed itemson NOW $98 List $159.95 • BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE CANNON BALL BED FINISHED ALL FOLD AMI! NOW $28 List $59.95 NOW $778 List $1,299.95 AtlFALH NOW $248 • BOOKCASE PINE CORNER CABINET List $179.95 $148 • END TABLE LARGE FINISHED ARMOIR tapes etc... TUESE SPECIALS WON'T LAST LONG!!! NOW $298 List $569.95 NOW $1,888 NOW $248 List $549.95 List $459.95 BUFFET ,ist $799.95 Coincalong Dan McMillan, County Manager (1210 330)720 JIM'S FURNITURE AND MATTRESS GALLERY IT COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION UNCLAIMED BICYCLES AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY June 7, 2005 (1140200 410)700 610 THE LONGEST YAR0 (PG-13) MO MANY List $3,399.95 ONE-OF-A-KIND! • LARGE CLOTH RECLINER Jim Hartley, Sheriff; (1150 340)660 NOW OPEN EMORY, Va.- A local stuEvangelical Lutheran Church in America and is open to dent was recently recognized students from all religious at Emory & Henry College's backgrounds. Undergraduate . awards day. Sunni Amber Blevins of degrees include bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and West Jefferson, N.C., received bachelor of music education the William A. Stuart prize in more than 60 majors and in English, the outstanding concentrations. Graduate senior in mass communica­ degrees are offered in edu­ tions award and the highest cation, business administra­ G.P.A. in mass communica­ tion, counselor and education tions award. The ceremony and occupational therapy. took place on April 24 in the The college's Web site is www. college's chapel. Awards day is an annual lrc.edu. Students on the President's event that recognizes out­ standing students from all List include: Emma Rene Bare of disciplines and majors at Emory & Henry College. Jefferson Students on the Dean's List include: Christopher Darian Young of' Crumpler Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 to have reunion ed, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavailable, so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be pro­ vided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25, 2005 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. AO* Tit on Sab BATMAN BEGINS (PO-13) * Adv Tit on SatoWAR OF THE WORLDS (PO-13) * BOONE - Katie A. Jones of Creston has been named an honor teacher by Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education. The designation is award­ ed to students who show exceptional initiative, schol­ arship and excellence in stu­ dent teaching. Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jones Jr. of Creston. She taught second grade at Mountain View Elementary School. News from LRC - Local students make President's and Dean's List Emory & Henry Tara and Chris Miller HICKORY, NC-Lenoir-Rhyne of Jefferson are happy to College has announced the announce the birth of their President's and Dean's Lists daughter, Taylon Hope, born for the 2005 spring semester. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Qualifying students for the Watauga Medical Center. She President's List must have a weighed 7 lbs. and 8 ozs. and cumulative grade point aver­ age of 3.9 or better on a 4.0 was 18 inches long. The maternal grandpar­ scale, provided the student ents are Jimmie and Linda carried at least 12 hours of Young of Grassy Creek, NC. letter-graded courses. The paternal grandparents Qualifying students for the are Bob and Polly Miller- Dean's List must have a Marsh of Jefferson, NC and cumulative grade point aver­ the late Charles R. Miller. The age of 3.5 or better, provided maternal great-grandmoth­ no grade was below a "C" and ers are Mrs. Margaret Young the student carried at least of Grassy Creek and Mrs. 12 hours of letter-graded Topsy Halsey of Jefferson. courses. The paternal great-grandEstablished in 1891, Lenoirmother is Mrs. Lessie Elliott Rhyne College is a private, of West Jefferson. Taylon has "coeducational college located one uncle, Todd Young, of in Hickory, N.C. It is affiliated Grassy Creek. with the N.C. Synod of the Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have their 20 year reunion on July 16, 2005, at the Ashe County Arts Council Building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Cost will be $20 per person ($40 per couple). Heavy finger foods and a DJ will be featured. For anyone interest- Katie Jones named honor teacher 40% off! Tempur-Pedic • Sealy • Stearns & Foster SIM'S FURNITURE ® & MATTRESS GALLERY QSi* Sim's of West Jefferson • 1108 S. Jefferson Avenue • 336-246-3330 mgm1 Open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm • Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 1 - 4:30pm (Closed on Tuesdays) �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Revolution begins A revolution started Tuesday night in Ashe County. There were no shots fired, no one was hurt—and, in fact, people will be helped. But it was a genuine revolu­ tion. Now we will see if it can continue. For the sake of Ashe County and its resi­ dents, we hope very much it does. On Sunday morning, Sherry Thompson, a mem­ ber of Smethport United Methodist Church, asked for prayer for A.S.H.E. (A Safe Home for Everyone), which is facing a major budget cri­ sis. That evening, Rev. Peter Parish (who had never heard of A.S.H.E.) came to the church to begin a three-day revival in the Warrensville Charge. On Sunday, Parish preached about the potential of the churches to transform Ashe County into, as he put it, a part of the kingdom of God. He envisioned a county where the needs of people— physical and spiritual—are met. A county where prob­ lems like teenage suicide and methamphetamine produc­ tion fade away in a revolu­ tion of the spirit. He quoted an aged veteran of Castro's revolution in Cuba, who now lives in Piney Creek, who declared to him, "Jesus Christ is the only true revo­ lutionary." Then on Monday, Parish embarked on a sermon that probably offended some peo­ ple. He was led, he said, to ask people to pledge $1,000 each for the improvement of the county. He did not know what the money was to be used for. One person stood up, m a church with 60 peo­ ple present, and that was it. Parish and the Warrensville Charge's pastor, Rev. Rodney Frye, also pledged. On Tuesday evening, the crowd was smaller, about 40 people. Before Parish spoke, Sherry Thompson came for­ ward to talk about A.S.H.E. and to share the stories of women who have suffered from abuse. Parish took the pulpit and promised he would not ask for money on this final night of revival. He talked about the "underworld" of darkness in which so many people in this county live, an under­ world of drugs and alcohol­ ism, of abuse and shattered dreams—a world often not seen by the "good" people of the county. And then, sud­ denly, he started talking revolution again. "We almost had a revolution here last night," he said. "We came this close," showing a small gap between his thumb and fore­ finger. And just as suddenly, he returned to the theme of the $1,000 pledge. Would anyone make that pledge to help A.S.H.E. keep the doors of its shelter open? Half way back on the left hand side, an older gentle­ man struggled to his feet and said,"I will."Then one by one, people stood up. When it was done, $15,000 was donated or pledged to help A.S.H.E. And the revolution had begun. That revolution is spread­ ing as this week rolls on. People left last night to go speak to others, and seek donations to aid A.S.H.E. and the families they serve. We believe that such a peaceful revolution can transform our county, and we watch with anticipation to see if it spreads beyond these few people throughout the entire community. It will take a revolution to change our county—and one is hap­ pening as we speak. Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster * Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 byjefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4A FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 For party or people? To the Editor: In a recent issue of the Watauga Democrat, a sum­ mary was given of the speech Virginia Foxx made at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Watauga County. She had some negative remarks to make about Nancy Pelosi, the Dembcratic minority leader from California. She said, "Their leader (Pelosi) gets on TV all the time, and all she does is lambast Republicans." This is an interesting "hypoc­ risy" from our representative, considering the entire rest of the article was spent on com­ ments by Foxx lambasting Democrats. Foxx referred to Democrats as "the party of no." (I wonder if she thought that up herself). She also said the Republican Party stands for "values." I wonder if she also thought that up herself. I like someone who is intelli­ gent and original and doesn't simply "Parrot" the party. Foxx also commented on Social Security. She said most people recognized that Social Security was a "failed program" and a "broken sys­ tem," and said the Senate needed "a little spine" to ad­ dress the issue. Oh, yeah! I wasn't aware that people rec­ ognized Social Security as a "failed program." In fact, from everything I've been reading about Bush & his attempts to "convince" people that it is a failed program; he seems to be having very little success. She said the Republican plan would change the way people think about government and retirement, and wean people away from dependence on the federal government (as she has in the past, she is equating Social Security with "welfare" which it is not). "It will get people involved in paying attention to Social Se­ curity and retirement," she said. "The Democrats have no plan." As a matter of fact, the Democrats have suggested several relatively easy fixes for Social Security, but since they don't include the private accounts that Bush is so fa­ natical about, the Republi­ cans simply dismiss any of their suggestions with, "They don't have a plan." In other words, "they don't have THE plan (you know, the one WE want). I wonder if Virginia Foxx has actually talked to any Republicans lately be­ cause the ones I know person­ ally are completely opposed to the Bush plan for Social Security. Foxx also made some com­ ments to the effect of George W. Bush being a great lead­ er—actually comparing him to Abraham Lincoln and said that all Democrats do is trash our President. In my opin­ ion, comparing Dubya to Lin­ coln is "blasphemy." I truly believe that Bush will go down in history as the worst President this country has ever "endured." What Foxx calls "trashing our President" might be considered in more intelligent circles as "try­ ing to hold our President ac­ countable for despicable lies." It's a twisted world where a President can be impeached for having sex, but another President can lie to the entire world and cause thousands of deaths, and the Repub­ lican Party looks the other way. Somebody explain those "values." It's a shame Nixon wasn't President during this great era of "Moral Values"— he'd have gotten away with everything, and all of his "co­ horts" would have received "promotions." Foxx said, "Bush is bring­ ing freedom to the entire world." Give me a break. The entire world looks at our President as a moron and a joke (as does half of his own country). And every day we watch more people die. It's a shame dead Iraqis can't ex­ press their gratitude to us for bringing them "Freedom." I wonder if Bush ever suffers any guilt or loses any sleep over the thousands of people who have died in his repre­ hensible war? I know I do. I think it's time to find a representative who is a little four star rated, the same as Mount Jefferson Day Care. Low-income families are still eligible to get a supplement more in touch with "reality" from the state through any of the 18 state licensed day care than Virginia Foxx. Susan Phillips centers, the same as Mount Vilas, NC Jefferson. There are 1200 chil­ dren in Ashe County between birth and five years old. If we gave the same amount of sup­ port to these other 1,120 chil­ dren, it would cost the county over $2,267,787.20 each year. This would be an increase of around 14 cents tax rate in­ To the Editor: I wish every American will crease. What are we telling choose the person they vote the parents of the other 1,120 for not on a party line. I did children! This inequity to the not vote for Elisabeth Dole, other Ashe County children because she was going to win has been going on too long. Not only are the commis­ on the President's coat tails. I just read she has a second job: sioners concerned about the recruiting Republican Cani- children, they are also con­ dates for 2006. She has spent cerned about the effect of the her time in Florida, Mary­ tax rate on our elderly and land, Washington State, and fixed income residents. Land Nebraska working for the Re­ values have doubled and tri­ publican Party. I ask the resi­ pled over the past few years. dents of North Carolina, did Some residents will probably we elect Dole to work for our see their property values dou­ state or for the Republican ble and in some cases triple. Party? With education,loss of Some residents may see their jobs, roads and many other property taxes drop, but most problems does Ms. Dole have will see an increase due to the time for a second job? reevaluation. There is noth­ I felt the same way about ing the commissioners, nor John Edwards having the anyone, can do to reduce the second job of running for Vice soaring cost of land in this President, when our state county. We can, however, work was suffering. to keep our tax rate low. Ms. Dole it seems has Ashe County is a wonderful turned her back on her own place to live and raise a fam­ state. Write your letters to ily, and I assure each citizen Ms. Dole who now lives in that I am working as hard as Washington, DC, and ask her any to attract new industry to please get back to work for and jobs to the county. Ad­ and in North Carolina. equate day care is essential Bill Bullock to give potential employers Laurel Springs incentives to hire those with small children. These new employers are also looking to insure that the taxes they pay to the county are spent wisely and fairly and the rate kept low. When elected, I promised I To the Editor: would vote as you would want The budget process has me to vote on all issues, and now been completed for an­ I assure you that I will con­ other year. tinue to work to insure that The record will show that each tax dollar is spent in an I voted to approve this bud­ equitable manner. get, as there are many good I urge you to let your com­ and necessary items that are missioner know how you included in it. However, the feel about this and any item record will also show that brought before the county on line by line voting during commissioners. This is your the approval process, there elected board, and that old are items I felt were not in saying is still true today. The the best interest of ALL Ashe squeaky wheel gets the most County Citizens. These items attention. I voted to eliminate and not Thank you, always with success. Judy Porter Poe The one item that concerns County Commissioner me most is the county's fund­ ing of a day care center. By not lending the same degree of support to all the day care centers in the county, Mount Jefferson Day Care is, I feel, receiving preferred treatment by the county budget process. The $161,985 approved for To the Editor: 80 children ($2024 per child) First, it is appropriate to would have gone a long way thank Mr. Jim Thompson toward reducing the county tax burden. This is almost for allowing Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Zeller, Mr. Reed one cent in the tax rate. III, me and others to air our Many ask, how can we put differences and philosophies a dollar value on our children, something I in no way am at­ in the Jefferson Post. Most tempting to do. There are editors would have stopped it long ago. I am also aware currently 18 state licensed that the OP/ED section of a day care centers in the coun­ newspaper is not the arena for ty, which do not receive this a Bible study. However, when same funding. These nine day an error is made in exegesis care centers, nine home care of Scripture with my name centers are all state regulat­ attached, I feel compelled to ed as to number of children, respond. Mrs. Wilcox in her activities planned, and in­ letter of June 3, 2005, "Rich structional education given and tax breaks" in reference to these children, the same to the rich young ruler, states, as Mount Jefferson. Several "He (Jesus) was teaching of these day care centers are them right from wrong." I Letters to the Editor Dole should come home Commissioner on the budget Scriptural error? agree, but it wasn't about giving to the poor, Jesus' message was that the ruler had his priorities wrong. He (the ruler) worshipped the god of gold and not the God of heaven. Jesus was simply saying that God comes first or the result will be you will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Jesus clearly stated that worship of anything other than God is idolatry. The instruction to give to the poor had a-logical, not a spiritual meaning for it would make no sense to throw the riches into the Jordan, leave them in the desert or cast them to the wind. Not only is Jesus God, he is practical. Now, I want to make it perfectly clear. It is right to help the poor but an understanding of why people are poor is essential to determining who is deserving and who is not. There are basically two types of poor, the foolishly poor and the unfortunately poor. The foolishly poor are the ones who own things they cannot afford such as SUVs, four wheelers, big houses, expensive clothes and the like. They buy them with credit cards with no idea they will ever pay them off. This same group will often declare bankruptcy and expect the government to bail them out. If you purchase it, it is YOUR responsibility to PAY for it, not mine. Now, the unfortunately poor. These are the ones who, through no fault of their own, have lost their jobs, are living in an abusive relationship and have to leave with no assets, devastating illnesses that are not covered by insurance and problems of this nature. This group will get my vote for help. As I stated in my previous letter on this subject, I do not question Mrs. Wilcox's sincerity and I am sure if the opportunity even presented itself we could work together on projects to help the unfortunate, however, it must also be understood that rewarding the fiscally unwise with the money of those who generate the wealth of our nation is not the way to go. As a parting glance, I shall note, I am not rich. In fact, on my 2003 income tax return, I only missed by one line being on the first page of the tax table. Kershaw Getty Fleetwood Express your views The editorial page of th€ Jefferson Post is available free of charge, for readers to express their views. All i takes is a letter to the edi tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com munity interest and shoulc be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num ber for verification purposes Only the writer's name anc community will be published Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email tc jthompson@jeffersonpost com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Foxx votes for $1.8 billion ag bill WASHINGTON, June 8 This evening, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.5) took an important step to help farmers in Western North Carolina by voting for a $1.8 billion Agricul­ ture Appropriations Act for FY 2006. "I am pleased that we were able to pass a fiscally responsible bill to help our farmers and rural com­ munities," said Rep. Foxx, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture. "Farmers are the backbone of our communities and we must provide the resources they need. My colleagues and I worked hard to exer­ cise fiscal restraint on this bill without cutting those programs crucial to helping . . _ Post photo by Linda Burchette farmers." Ashe County Board of Education honored Kim Furches Monday night with a plaque of appreciation for her work with the Freshmen Seminar, a program that assists incoming One important aspect of Ashe County High School freshmen with their introduction to high school. Furches is the bill is that it will prohib­ resigning her position to return to college. She was presented the plaque bv board chair­ it the use of federal funds to man Charles King. implement Country of Ori­ gin Labeling on meat and meat products. "This is a very important issue to the beef, chicken and pork pro­ ducers in the district and continued from front page needs to be handled through Waltrip, Terry Labonte ing. Get a glimpse of the is to come up with a creative proposed legislation," said and Geoff Bodine. Johnson magnificent train mural un­ catchy name for the walk was inducted into the Motor- der construction on the Hice having to do with health, fit­ Rep. Foxx. The bill will also increase sports Hall of Fame in 1990. Avenue exterior of the build­ ness and/or the comrtiunity. Other speakers include ing by artist Stephen Shoe­ Entry forms can be picked funding for the Rural Com­ John Reeves and Ted Ur- maker. up at any business in town munity Advancement Pro­ banek. The sidewalk "Walk the with a sign in the window, gram's water and waste Following the program on Walk" will be completed be­ and also at the Ashe Arts disposal grants by $42 mil­ men's health, there will be tween 2 and 3 p.m. Center, West Jefferson Town lion. This program provides a tour of Jefferson Station. Participants are also in­ Hall, or the Ashe Chamber of resources to small rural See the many new art pan­ vited to sign up for a contest Commerce. The prize is $150 els created and installed by being sponsored in conjunc­ and all entries have to be in communities to develop and local artists and students. tion with the sidewalk proj­ by July 5th for the award to finance water and waste Several businesses are open ect. Name the Walk Contest be announced at the Gallery disposal systems. and in the process of open­ is open to everyone. The idea Crawl in July. Finally, the bill will maintain funding for the Resource Conservation and Development Program continued from front page not abandoned, and that not have been part of a state Commissioner Gerald which provides resources to he, too, would like to talk maintained road, but it has Price said he went to the road local communities for eco­ about this issue and get it re­ been abandoned by the state in the Creston area and saw solved. .'VI' I loo' ev£A though it still shows on the sign on the gate noting County Attorney John a map. He said there is limit­ that cattle were grazing and Kilby told the commissioners ed county authority on roads to please close the gate, and that they have no authority like this, that the board can asked why motorists could to get involved in this issue, pass a resolution to close or not go through and close the that it is a civil matter. The name a road, but can't open gates behind them. section of the road in ques­ a road or declare a neighbor­ tion, he said, may or may hood road. Freshman Seminar head retires Downtown — fycvik 7/iai/x OUTDOOR TIPS nomic development. Rep. Foxx is also pleased to report that she was able to include the Wilkesboro/ Kerr Scott Reservoir Intake project in the appropriations bill. This project will help the towns of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro by provid­ ing for the installation of a new raw water intake on the prong of the Kerr Scott Res­ ervoir and a new raw water booster pumping station. "This project will guaran­ tee an adequate water sup­ ply for residents of Wilkes­ boro and North Wilkesboro and enhance the towns' im­ age by providing sufficient water supply to attract new industries," said Rep. Foxx. A SAW WILL OFTEN COME IN HANDY ABOUND CAMP BUT 15 USUALLY LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE OF ITS BULKlNESS... USE COTTER PINS OR NAILS TD SECURE 0LADE CARRY ALONG A HACK­ SAW OR MEAT-SAW BLADE AND MAKE THE HANDLE IN CAMP SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 P M Theatre One Mr. & Mrs. Smith P( G1BJL G1G1G Theatre Two Madagascar ^ ptGiGie iGiGicr' I HsmGrecuX Movie schedule for Road June 10-16, 2005 lElElGflC ^rarararn\F%\raG\E\E\E\c Mountain City Cycle Budget continued from front page and Matthew Price thanked the commissioners for their continuing support of Mount Jefferson Child De­ velopment Center, a countyoperated day care facility since the 1970s. McMillan noted that a task force is being formed to study the county's role in child day care at Mount Jefferson Child Development Center and Ashe Developmental Day School. These programs are operated with county funds by county employees. The task force will explore the practicality of evolving the county-subsidized child care facilities into for-profit or non-profit entities versus continuing the county-subsi­ dized child care agencies as established. Members of the task force will include repre­ sentatives of the county com­ mission, Ashe Partnership for Children, JobLink, De­ partment of Social Services, Ashe County Schools, Mount Jefferson Child Development Center, Ashe Developmental Day School, two private day care entities, Department of Economic Development, and Cooperative Extension. The Child Care Task Force will spend the next year look­ ing into this issue, and make a recommendation to the commissioners prior to next year's budget deliberations. 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Anniversary Open House June 10th & 11th �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Pastors who stood against racism to hold reunion Four clergymen— Gerald Trigg, Maxie Dunnam, Jim Waits and Jerry Furr— were the original authors of "Born of g " Conviction." They secretly met at DunI nam's southern Mis­ sissippi river camp and worked over­ night on the docu­ ment. After the state­ ment was published, columnists in state newspapers wrote scathing editorials condemning it. "This was per­ ceived as liberal Photo courtesy of troublemakers rockUnited Methodist Church ing the boat. It's not The Rev. Keith Tonkel, photothe 'Letter from the graphed in his office at Wells United Birmingham Jail' or Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss.,. anything like that. Thursday, June 2,2005, said he knew The main thing it signing a simple statement against did was remind the racism could put his life and those Methodist Church of of his colleagues in peril. their social creed," said Joseph Reiff, a Methodist Church in Jackson religion professor at Emory & for 36 years. "How can you Henry College in Virginia, flesh out a conviction if you're The Methodist Church, absent? I thought our respon- like most white denomina3ibility was to see what we tions in the South, had not at -an create that would be in- that time spoken out against ilusive." the beatings, lynchings and The gathering coincides mistreatment of blacks. Yet, vith the Mississippi Method- the denomination's official at Conference's annual meet- position condemned racial ag in Jackson. It also occurs discrimination, week before the opening of The statement was rele Philadelphia, Miss., mur- leased months after rioting er trial of a reputed Ku Klux erupted on the Oxford campus lansman accused of the of the University of Mississip>64 murders of Ben Chaney, pj when James Meredith beichael Schwerner and An- came the first black student •ew Goodman, civil rights to enroll there. Just a few ilunteers who helped blacks months after the statement gister to vote. published, Mississippi was r Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor George Sarris '846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Pastor: Re*. Lawrence (iooilman I \ \ \ 246-2979 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC Vi.vir With Us This Sunday / Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. / Corner of Fuw-Roland A McNeil Sis • Jefferson | IHS Weci - Lrft on MiNcil, One Muck i Sunday School - 9:30-10; IS a.m. Morning Worship -10. JOa m Sunday Evening • 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Hible Study - 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship ( enter Cohan Baptist of West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Oixob • 336-982-9497 Pastor- Rev. Leoa Miller • 877-5309 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School - 10:00 am Locust Street, West Jefferson, NC Sunday School • 10:00a.m. Sunday Worship Sendee -11:00am Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. <5 6:00pm Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. , WeJne.tdti) Evening - 7:00pm StUurdto Prayer Service - OiXtpm youth Minister: Rev. A/un AnJinur Church 877.J550 Penunagc 877-2042 Church of Christ at West Jefferson I 221 ban,, n St..(OffBuck Mtn. Raadl Tim Catiup, Minister Sun. Hible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Warship 6:00 p m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Everyone Welcome 846-5615 Churrh Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Buck Mountain R,*ui West Jefferson 246-582(1 Friendship Baptist Church HVI Friendship Haptnl ( hurrh KdJrfTrrviti. NC Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Rev. David Grinned • 982-208(1 Join us in worship to Christ" Friendly Grove Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" North Beaver Baptist I 336-877-9075 I "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. (Episcopalian) West Jefferson 8.30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 ygg June 13,14,15,16, with dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 pm, and VBS beginning at 6:30 - 8:45 pm < ~v Commencement June 17th fellowship to follow) For more information call 846-2785 (Kim Weaver) or 385-1008 (Kim Garn) f A \ -V% coo PROTECTS! "A prayer safari that leads V kids to Jesus" "Our Father, which art in ®0© PBOVI heaven..." Matthew 6:9-13 Bethany United Methodist Church Beaver Creek Christian Church 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Old Hwv. 221 Near Golf Course Rd Wcjl Jefferson • Since I8JKI • 846-3795 Pastor Lewis Poag Minister CreiglUon Realty >di Siuukiy School 9:45a.m. . Sunday School J0;(X) a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evrning Service 6: JO p.m. Sunday Worship / / :00 a.m. "And He led them us far as to Bethany..and He Nested them" Luke24:50 Cornerstone Fellowship Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Harnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Reverend Sean Hrigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Night 7:00 /». m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 am. Sunduy Evening Worship at 6:00 p.in Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Ml. Jefferson Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main St_ Jefferson, NC 1957 liS Hwy 221 N, Jefferson. NC /6 • Cmmptcr, NC (336) 246-9512 Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00P.M. Church 982-9210'Pastor: 877-3769 Com, jnui us for a joyful worship riprricn,e. to have you come Pruyer Meeting Wed, niglit 6:30pm. Mt. Jefferson Church °f the Nazarene "Come cu you are, you n il! be loved" (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11 00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 0:30 p. m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • I E.A.M. 10 00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p. m Wediwsduy * Prayer Meeting Rev. JJ". Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 201 South St (pal off EM M«i, Jrfftrvm, Vf Sunday Schnl • 10:00AM Sunday Hunting Wmlup. f lJXIAM Smdn\ Errnmg Wmlup • 6 OOPkl W.dntxda, 8Mt S IM, 7M)PM Smethport United Methodist Church Tuekerdale Baptist Church Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office I Atusing, NC • 384-9281 200 Clayhaok Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smeihport. NC 28694 9:00 AM •Worship Service 10:00 AM Suruhiy St:hool Sunday School • 10:00-11 :Q0,CM 2678 S. Hig Horse Creek Road Sunday Worship* 11:00AM Wednesday Nights • 7:0O-8:00PM Everyone Welcome! AS§TII»3 at 6:00 pm (food & Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 11:00a.m. Formal Worship Service We would love worship with us. Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan >'•</ : 336-667-6092 Saturduy Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM 194 and 88 West, Smeihport. NC Sunday St html 9:45 a.m. • Wordup 11.410 Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7.00 p.m. Missions Budding by Eaiili Promise ' Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. (336)246-9642 Kenned Jrff Vizier • fwor f amily Time Fell* <hip • V XlAJt St. Mary's Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 June 12th at 3:00 pm (Airhaven will be there with lots o( fun and games!) Sunday School - HUXIA.M. Sunday MorningWorship Service- 11:00A .M. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. We invite you Ia join us for a God imirrrd. family worshipping experience Smethport Independunt Baptist Church Come to the Kirujdom of the Son Prayer Safari at Warrensville Baptist Church /\ in Warrensville 336-385-2074 9178 Old Hwv Sunday School • 9.i)0 a.m. Sunday Worship Services - 9:45 a.m. Sunduy Evening Services 6:0(1 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Parish of the Holy Communion "I/ives you and wants you to fellowship wiili us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Potior Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m Morning Worship • ll:()0am. I" &. 3" Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00 p. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00p.m. Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Service 7:00p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Sendee 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Momlav Night Prater 7:00p.m. All these years later, he said the nation remains di­ vided by race. "At least the governmen­ tal and civil laws have been changed. That's the differ­ ence," Dunnam said. Most of [the preachers continued fighting for racial justice, said Waits, who lives in Atlanta. "I think that's, in a sense, the reason some of us want to re-gather and re­ member," he said. know the name of every white person who was at the church service. "Henry wouldn't give him my name without my permis­ sion," Dunnam said. Dunnam, 70, who recently became chancellor of Asbury Theological Seminary in Ken­ tucky, said he left Mississippi after the statement was pub­ lished because "there was ab­ solutely no support from the leaders of the church." Baldwin Community Church 1460 Hold Mm U. Wtu JeJ/fruui Sunday In x>! 9.f5 u.m. iuruiov Worship Srrvur - 11 :(Mkun Sunday ttueMu^Wofhdp. 7.o0p#»i NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers was assassinated in Jackson by white suprema­ cist Byron De La Beckwith. Reaction to the ministers was far less severe, but some were threatened or had their tires slashed. "What was more difficult for many of these folks was the lack of support that they got," from some leaders and church members, Reiff said. The Rev. Jim Nicholson, who signed "Born of Convic­ tion" and organized the min­ isters' reunion, remembers a struggle of conscience. As minister of a small church in Byram, just outside Jackson, Nicholson tried to change the attitude of his white congre­ gation. "I delivered a sermon there called 'A Trail Through the Wilderness.' I laid it on them pretty heavy," said the 82-year-old clergyman. "They boycotted me from then on and refused to pay me any more, but they let me stay in the parsonage." After he signed the docu­ ment, the congregation voted him out. Nicholson eventually left the state for Iowa. Dunnam said the minis­ ters hoped to do more than in­ tegrate churches. In Gulfport, where he preached, blacks were intimidated by police who forbade them to openly meet with whites. Dunnam recalled a mid­ night phone call he received from the Rev. Henry Clay, a black Gulf Coast minister, after Dunnam had visited Clay's Sunday service. That night, the police invaded Clay's home and demanded to Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship <t Praise 11:00a.m. Evening Worship 6:00p.m. Wednesday Hible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 St. Francis of Assist Catholic Church mmm Jefferson Post ] 203 S. Second Avenue J West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com Ashe County's Only Subscriber Smspaper 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main A Ivy StS • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Sptunsh) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mom. Maw - Call for limes Welcome Home Baptist Church Office Plmi: DMOMMtR Lome Jom • Pastor Sundii) Sch.Mil* 10:00AM Sundaj Voraiog Worvhlp • 11 :U0\\t Sonda, F«rninj>t <2n«l & til> • 7SWPVI ttniarvdiit Night Bible Mud, • 7:00PM Voulh Service* - Suaday • 6:00PM V»a Transportation Unliable Partor llnme: J3*-3M-3IM • Cdfc 396-977-1069 FRASERS Open for Lunch h Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson Comer of Hwy. RID-A-BUC EXTERMINATING * Bkm-Thrrm Hated Down Drift Si 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson Ill K(.KSS & SON Bom SHOP 246-6077 Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 | Mountain Aire jdT BF Seafood & I StcakUouse ft L. Weekly Specialties wlwiPRy r- Hwy 16 lr 163 Intersection SQ. 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Jefferson. NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm ffAI "Church Groups Wtlcom#Discounted Ratet ^^^^87 Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings Boone Kubota. Inc • ^"^336-246-9969 I 336-9g2-9&21 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY EVENTS Albert Hash Memorial Festival at Lansing ballpark Friday, June 10 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Fish Fry to benefit Mobile Meals at Ashe Outreach Ministries, Hwy 88, Clifton (across from Clifton Methodist Church). On the menu will be fried fish, cole slaw, hush puppies, beverage and dessert, take-out or eat-in. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in Downtown West Jefferson. Open house at over a dozen art galleries and studios. Free admission. 7 p.m. -10:30 p.m.: Rock Bot­ tom Band will perform at the Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. These guys are FUN, they have FUN and you will too! They play good clean licks, sing really well, write their own songs. Dale Roten is simply the best at engaging the audience. What more could you ask? Come enjoy the evening with the buf­ fet being served from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Entertainment and buffet - $15, Children 12 & under $6, Children 4 & under free. Enter­ tainment only after 8:30 - $6. Saturday, June 11 9:30 a.m.: Annual Albert Hash Memorial Festival will be held in the Lansing Ameri­ can Legion Ball Park. Good country music, "Albert Style", children and youth fiddling competition, food, weaving and spinning demonstrations, antiques, dirt track racing cars, broom making, homemade ap­ ple butter and crafts will be on exhibited. For more information call 336-384-3991. The Osborne and related families will have a family re­ union at the Whitehead Com­ munity Club in the Whitehead community in Alleghany Coun­ ty beginning at 10 a.m. with a covered dish lunch to follow at noon. For more information, contact W.F. Horton at (336) 764-2838. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Festival en la Biblioteca will be held at the Wilkes County Public Li­ brary, 215 10th St., N. Wilkesboro. Music, magician, com­ munity information, child IDs, blood sugar checks, and more. Fun for kids and adults. All free (except for food purchase). Call 336.838.2818 or www.arlibrary.org for more information. 11 a.m.: Registration for Poker Run sponsored by New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. Ride begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per hand played. Prizes will be awarded with the ride starting from New River Fire Dept. Rain date is June 25. For more information, call Denver Caudill at 336-3844425 or Leonard Houck at 336982-3893. 6:30 - 9 p.m. Entertainment and buffet - $15. Children 12 & under $6, Children 4 & under free. Entertainment only after 8:30 - $6. Sunday, June 12 10 a.m.: Warrensville Bap­ tist Church announces DOM David Blackburn will be guest speaker. Sunday School at 9 a.m. 11 a.m.: 'Set Apart' will be singing at the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: An­ nual Neaves Family Reunion Descendants of William Rod­ erick Billy Neaves will meet at the National Guard Armory in Jefferson, NC Lunch served at 1:00 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a beverage and join in the fun and fellowship. Please bring any family photographs you would like to display during the reunion. All are welcome! 2 p.m.: Explore the Summit Trail with a Park Ranger as he reveals the history of Mt. Jeffer­ son and the surrounding area. Discover the names and strug­ gles of the first settlers of Ashe County during its frontier days. Native American history will be discussed. Participants should meet at the Park Picnic Shelter. Free and open to public. 4 p.m.: Benefit Dinner for Nancy Kilby will be held at Mt. Rogers fire hall with proceeds going to help pay medical ex­ penses. Following the meal, Soloman Branch band will play. The menu will include pork or chicken BBQ, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, drink and homemade dessert. Call 3883422 for more info. 7 p.m.: Elliott Brothers and Glenda will sing at Temple Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and mem­ bers, invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Vocal Concert by Justin Childers at First Bap­ tist Church in West Jefferson. Justin is a young singer of contemporary Christian music. For more information, call 8469188. Wednesday, June 15 be Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Call 846-2041 for more information.This program is funded with a grant form the North Carolina Humanities Council, in collaboration with the North Carolina Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina. Matching funds provided by the Friends of the Ashe County Library. Thursday, June 16 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the National Guard Armory. Drive is sponsored by Ashe County ARC. Please call Eula Blevins at 982-2164 for a donation time. Walk-ins welcome, posi­ tive ID required. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Repub­ lican Party will hold their regu­ lar meeting at the Ashe County Public Library. All interested citizens are encouraged to at­ tend. For more information, call 982-9585. Friday, June 17 10 a.m.: Friday Forest Fun - What lives in the mountains forests these days? Have you ever wanted to know more about mysterious processes that can change sunlight into food? What energizes the animals and plants that inter­ act and live together in our mountains? Meet a ranger at the picnic shelter for a fun and fascinating look at the natural world that thrives at 4683 feet above sea level. All ages are welcome to this fun, hands-on, free activity. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 6 p.m.: Spaghetti Supper and Bingo will be held by Whitetop Community Club at Mt. Rogers fire hall. Meal will be served un­ til 7 p.m. and bingo played from 7-8. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under and children under 5 eat free with adult. Proceeds will support Whitetop Community Services Center. Call 388-3177 for info. Saturday, June 18 will be at Ashe Services for Ag­ ing. Journeys Across Time & Place: Mapping Southern Identities is a reading and discussion program held every other Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Ashe County Library meet­ ing room. Today's program will 5th Annual Ridge Run Car & Bike Show to be held at Ashe County High School parking lot, West Jefferson, next to Wal-Mart. Registration is from 8 a.m. -12 noon and the fee is $15 the day of the show. Judg­ ing begins at 12:15. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. General admission is $2 a person with year reunion. Events will begin with a carry-in dish lunch at West Jefferson Park at 12 noon. This event is free to all alumni and their families. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. At 7 p.m., there will be dinner and dancing at Jefferson Land­ ing. The cost of this event is $30 per adult. Please contact Nichole at (828) 754-0570 if you plan to attend but have not received an invitation or if you have any questions. 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Pig Pickin' at Riverview Community Center in Creston. Pig for pickin' or BBQ chicken with all the trim­ mings. Adults $7, children (612) $4, under 6 $2. 5:30 p.m.: Northwest Ashe High School Class of '95 will be celebrating their 10 year class reunion in the cafeteria of Ashe County Middle School. Dinner will be catered by Smoky Mountain Barbecue and the cost is $12.50 per person and children 12 and under will get in free. Those interested in at­ tending the event should RSVP by June 8 by calling Wendy at 336-384-8800. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Tal­ ent Night will be held at Jef­ ferson Methodist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. Traditional music, storytelling and more will be featured. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students. Sunday, June 19 more information,call Ahmad Smith at 828-262-6582 or email to smithar@appstate.edu. Monday, June 20 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Crusade in Troutdale, Va. with Bro. Dewey Williams, pastor of Belle Mead­ ows Baptist Church in Bristol, Va/Tenn. Monday-Friday night with Tuesday and Thursday services at 10 a.m. Crusade tent is behind Mr. Casual plant in Troutdale. Tuesday, June 21 1 p.m.: We Care Planning Committee Meeting at the Warrensville BROC office. This committee is the fund-raising arm of the Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity Commission and wel­ comes interested parties and potential volunteers to attend. For directions, call Louise at 384-4543. 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet in the New River Area Conference Room in Build­ ing 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Road in Boone. The public is invited. 7 p.m.: Session III of the Childbirth & Newborn Care Classes will begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Thursday, June 23 Ashe County Little Theatre proudly presents The Sound of Music, at the Ashe County Civic Center. Evening shows will be June 23-27, with curtain Annual Parsons-Sheets at 7:30 nightly. June 26, Sun­ Family Reunion will be held day matinee will be at 2 p.m. on from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Reserved seating is available Shelter 2 in Hungry Mother from Ashe Arts Council. Tickets State Park, Marion, Va. All de­ are $10 for adults and $5 for scendants of Leander and Dicy students and are on sale now Woodie Sheets and John and at the Arts Center in person or America Black Parsons, all by phone at 336-846-ARTS. formerly of Ashe County, are Credit cards are accepted. Call invited. Please bring food and 846-ARTS for more informa­ drinks for your family and some tion. to share. Tablecloths, plates, Friday, silverware, napkins and cups will be provided. Lunch will be June 24 contact Llhda Stamper Mros at 706-235-4217. 2005 ASU Mountaineer Boys Basketball Camp through June 22 on the campus of ASU. An overnight/day camp is available for boys 9-17. A Junior Mountaineer Day Camp is available for boys ages 58 from June 20-22 from 8:45 a.m. -12 noon. Register online at http://www.conferencescamps.appstate.edu/. From that can change sunlight into food? What energizes the animals and plants that inter­ act and live together in our mountains? Meet a ranger at the picnic shelter for a fun and fascinating look at the natural world that thrives at 4683 feet above sea level. All ages are welcome to this fun, hands-on, free activity. Saturday, June 25 8:15 a.m.: Early Bird Moun­ tain Walk, Saturday and Sun­ day at the top of Mt. Jefferson. Discover the natural beauty and diverse variety of birds that migrate into the mountains during the summer months. No birding experience is neces­ sary and all ages are welcome. Bird books will be available. Wear sturdy shoes and meet the Ranger at the picnic area parking lot at the top of the mountain. This is a free one hour program. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering at 4683 ft. above sea level or about mountain mapping and topo lines? Bring your questions and sturdy shoes for an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenuous in sections. Meet at the picnic shelter. Sunday, June 26 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 20th Annual Roark Family Reunion will be held at the Riverview Commu­ nity Center at Creston. The day will be spent exchanging fam­ ily history and visiting long, lost relatives. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring a covered dish or two full of that good ole home cooking. All soft drinks and utensils will be furnished. There will be a short auction to raise money to clear a road and restore the old Charles Roark cemetery. It you have any small but valuable items, please fetch them along and they wi\\ be appreciated. 10 a.m.: Friday Forest Fun - What lives in the mountains 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American forests these days? Have you Red Cross Blood Drive at the New River VFD. ever wanted to know more about mysterious processes continued on pa#e 9A iLlaAaUcA S A L E WE ARE EXPANDING DEPARTMENTS WE NEED MORE ROOM FOR OUR DISPLAYS ALL SURPLUS FURNITURE & BEDDING MUST BE SOLD OFF AT SACRIFICE PRICES TO MAKE TYuffles is Proud to Announce... Our New Head Chef, Lauren Ruffl Chef Lauren's dishes draw cuisines from all over the world: American, French & Asian. 11 a.m.: West Jefferson Health & Fitness Day Will be held downtown. Activities in­ clude a talk on men's health, tours, contests, and dedica­ tion of the sidewalk project. For more info, call Nancy Kautz at 846-0781. Now taking reservations for a special Wine Dinner Thursday Evening, June 30th. Call for details! 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Snow Creek Band with Banjo Bob 6 His Friends will perform at the Mountain Music Jambo­ ree in Glendale Springs. Both bands play oldtime music, though their styles differ. Bob plays more in the tenor - New Orleans style and Snow Creek is more the Surry County style that is appreciated all over the area. This will be a night to let your feet be inspired to dance. Come enjoy the evening with the buffet being served from Ashe Central High School Class of '95 will hold its 10 at noon. For more information, 7 a.m.: Gates open for the 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy children under 12 free. 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Turn the bowls upside down and glue the smaller bowl on top of the larger bowl. 4. Attach the string to one of the car's w heel shafts. Take a small piece of modeling clay and stick the marble or stone into it Stick the clay on top of the small bowl. 5. You can also design your own robot toy with materials found around the house:1 v (in cant (be sure there are no rough edges), erasers, wheels from broken toy cars, eyes from old dolls, styrofoam or plastic cups and bowls, margarine tubs, clothespins, coat hangers, foil trays, paper clips, empty film canisters. Place the bowls over the car. REGENCY PROPERTIES ImU | i Residential, Land & PARKER TIE COMPANY West Jefferson, NC 28694 336^246-2307 • Toll Free 1-866-246-2307 www regencypropertiesnc.com D Tony Lyall SATELLITE SALES & SERVICE Office: 336-877-7878 Fax: 336-246-3601 (IjflHjl 336-246-2611 "Where thc Best Costs Less' £og Cabin CDotors °=r Ethan says, "Come go for a ride!" 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West Jefferson, NC Wtm Your Local Link lo Home Care Vuni\oj &. Sons 19 South Third St. Commercial Sales PO Box 609 * 204 E. Main St. f\w th€ nmc piece eeiow that m&s thc oot wcm. Cut small pieces of paper and draw on them with markers to make them look like instrument panels. Decorate the bowl with pieces of paper and foil. 846-BACK (2225) 0"^^ 303-C East 2nd St. Fax:846-1117 West Jefferson. NC Email: ashcchiroigskybcsi.com ^ country P 4 / ^ For the Best Health Care In Your Home" PERFORMANCE 1358 W. King St. • Boone. NC 828-264-0439 • Toll Free 1-800-452-0343 Hours: Mon - Fri - Sam - 5pm 205-A Long Street Jefferson, NC 336-846-9233 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" oafHMpM 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 laTYFJ �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY EVENTS continued from page 7A Vacation Bible Schools in Area Churches There will be classes for all ages! Everyone is invited to at­ tend. Beaver Creek Baptist Church June 9-11 VBS theme is "Con­ struction Zone" Building Char­ acter Like Jesus. Cookout will be Saturday at 4 p.m. Com­ mencement on Sunday morn­ ing. The church is located on Mulatto Mt. Rd. Everyone is welcome. Call Teresa Patrick for more info at 846-4759. Obids Baptist Church June 11-15 VBS Kick-off and cookout on the 11th at 3 p.m.: Classes for all ages begin at 6:30 nightly. The congregation and pastor. Rev.Tom Graybeal, invite you to attend. Friendly Grove Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS for ages 3 and up, nightly from 6:30 - 8:30 with Friday night being Family night and a cookout. Their theme is Lifeway's VBS Ramblin' Road Trip. Van transportation is available by calling Earl Hardin at 2469938. Pastor, Gordon Rawls and the congregation invite you to attend. New River Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS kick-off on June 11 from 1-5 p.m. with meal at 5 at the Ashe Bap­ tist Campground. There will be activities including slides, jump lines and other fun ac­ tivities. Classes begin on the 12th at 6:30-8:30 for all ages including adults. The theme is "Construction Zone". Call pas­ tor Rev. Wayne Jones for more info at 877-4360. on Sunday with hotdog sup­ per, classes begin at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Classes Monday through Thursday will be from 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Commencement will be Friday night at 7 p.m. Pastor Russell Sheets and congrega­ tion invite children and aduits of all ages to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church June 12-17 On Sunday, start­ ing time will be 6 p.m. Monday - Friday times will be 6:308:45. Commencement will be on Friday. Construction Zone, Building Character with Jesus is the theme of this year's VBS. Classes will be held for all ages. For transportation, call 877-5495 or 877-1490. Rev. Chris Cox and congregation invite all. Friendship Baptist Church June 12-17 Kickoff on June 8 with Jilly Bean and her pup­ pet ministry at 6:30 with an ice cream social to follow. Supper will be served at 5:15 and classes from 6:15-8:40 p.m. This year's theme will be Lifeway's Ramblin Road Trip. Everyone is welcome. from 6:30 -8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 Kickoff with pizza be held June 12 at 4 p.m. with registration to follow. This year's theme is "Building Character Like Jesus" running nightly at 6:45. Van transporta­ tion is available by calling the pastor at 384-2548. Rev. Char­ lie McCoy and the congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Si­ las Creek community. Baptist Liberty Baptist Church June 12-17 Kick off begins at 4 p.m. Wagoner Baptist Church June 12-17 Classes for all ages Landmark Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS Kick-off will Scottville Mountain View Baptist Church June 19 - June 24 Church June 12-17. Sunday night begins at 6 p.m. and Monday - Friday at 7 p.m. There will be classes for all ages including adults. Pastor Reeves Jones and congregation invite all. For more information or transpor­ tation, call' 336-982-2813 or 336-982-3178. Peace Haven Church June 13-17 Classes for all ages at 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone wel­ come. Call Tammy at 384-3861 for more information. and games will be ort the 12th at 5 p.m. Classes will begin at 6:45 each night with Construc­ tion Zone for all ages including adults. Commencement and a cookout will be held on June 17 at 6:45. Pastor Rev. Randell Green and the congregation invite all. Smethport Baptist Church June 20-24 Everyone is wel­ come to join our Safari at King­ dom of the Son where children will learn to know God through prayer. VBS will run from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more informa­ tion or a ride, call 982-8425 or 977-0586 and ask for Amy. Baldwin Community Church June 20-24 Located on Hwy 194 South in Todd, VBS will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year's theme will be "Building Character Like Jesus »at the Construction Zone". For more information, to register or van transportation, call 877-4726. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 VBS kickoff with pizza and games on June 12 at 5 p.m. Classes begin at 6:45 on the 13th in the "Construc­ tion Zone" for all ages includ­ ing adults. Commencement and cookout will be held 6:45 on June 17. Everyone is in­ vited. Midway Baptist Church June 12-16 Rambling Road Trip 68:30 nightly for all kids, nurs­ ery - 6th grade. Adult study will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Rev. Steve LeaShomb and congregation invite you to at­ tend. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church June 20-24 You are in-' vited to join them in Club VBS: Beach Blast 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nightly. Friday night will be commencement at 7 p.m. with cookout at 7:30. Pastor Jeff Vogler and congregation invite you to attend. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Join them for VBS from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check into Messiah Me­ morial where The Great Phy­ sician is Mending Hearts and Saving Souls. Classes for all ages. Ongoing Events 2001 Mazda Miata LS Convertible Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The June meeting will be on June 13 at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 5 speed • Air • Tilt • Cruise • Bose Stereo • AM/FMICD • Alloy Wheels • Leather • Keyless Entry • PW/PL Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neigh­ bors for fellowship and a com­ munity meal! Come to Fam­ ily Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 2467222. Fun for Fours is a new par­ ent/child playgroup for four and five year olds and is a great way to get your kids ready for kindergarten! The group meets at Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 9 - 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Tons of Fun for Two's and Threes! If you have children ages 2 and 3, a new play­ group has formed just for you and them. It meets at the Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 10:30 - noon. Come check it out. You won't regret it. For more information, call Misti at 9828851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Jump in the RV and join us First Baptist Church in West Jefferson June 13-17 VBS will run from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. This year's theme is "Kingdom of the Son" which will be a week of safari adventure with Bible stories, songs, skits, creative crafts, exciting games and tasty snacks. Church pickup at Blue Ridge School, Family Central and Westwood school. Call the church at 8465141. Hope to see you there! Pastor Doug Hardin and VBS Director Candy Hardin invite all to attend. as we cruise across the USA for an adventurefilled getaway. We'll be visiting Washington. D.C.; Chicago. Illinois; Lebanon. Kansas; Yellowstone National Park; and Knott's Berry Farm as we cruise to our final destination -• a relationship with Jesus. On this exciting road trip, you will experience thrilling Bible stories, awesome crafts, music for the road, energizing snacks, and fun recreation. H TILLEVS C AT 1 ES This Road Trip Begins; June 12 - 16, 2005 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Midway Baptist Church Mt. 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Well, here are a few more opportunities, including several grants with deadlines coming up soon, plus some wonderful educa­ tional opportunities in the form of field days and workshops. 1) For the past several years, NC Cooperative Extension's Small Fruit Specialist Barclay Poling and the crew of the Up­ per Mountain Research Station have researched techniques for growing strawberries in the High Country. This research has yielded a production system that can have strawberries ready for harvest just as the Piedmont farms are running out. If you are interested in growing strawber­ Lisa Allison Carter and Timothy James Sturgill ries, this event on Tuesday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. is not to be missed. We will visit the strawberry plots at UMRS, discuss the use of row covers, frost protection, and in­ Mr. & Mrs. Justin Testerman of Lansing, N.C., Mr. Bill Cart­ puts, and taste the fruits of all er of Jefferson, N.C., and Ms. Donna Lambert of Fleetwood, this labor. The workshop is free, with N.C. are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming a hot dog lunch to follow. Please marriage of their daughter, Lisa Allison Carter, to Mr. Timothy RSVP to the Ashe County Exten­ James Sturgill, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sturgill of Helton, sion Office @ (336) 219-2650 so N.C. The couple plans to unite in marriage at the Sturgill Farm that we know how many hot dogs on June 18, 2005 at 4 p.m. to toss on the grill. 2) Farmers in the mountains offset risk and expenses involved Wilkes, Yadkin and Surry. Ap­ of western North Carolina are be­ in growing a new crop. They will plications must be postmarked ing sought to be a special part of also receive agricultural, techni­ by June 17. More information a project designed to determine cal and direct marketing assis­ and applications are available whether medicinal herbs can be a tance, seeds necessary to produce on line at www.ncherb.org. In­ viable commodity on North Caro­ and market top-quality medici­ formation is also available from lina farms. The Medicinal Herbs nal herbs and access to bulk dry­ Woody Woodward, project coordi­ for Commerce project is part of ing barns typically unavailable in nator, at 828.684.3562 or woody_ the Noith Carolina Specialty the mountain region. woodwaixi@ncsu.edu. Crops Program, a cooperative These grants are being made Project staff'will help growers effort of the College of Agricul­ contact buyers and market herbs. possible with funding from the ture and Life Sciences at Noith In return, farmers must agree to North Carolina Rural Center Carolina State University and meet with the project coordinator in cooperation with the Land of the Marketing Division of the at their farm as necessary, main­ Sky Regional Council. Selected North Carolina Department of tain production records through farmers will be part of the larger Agriculture and Consumer Ser­ the course of the project, keep statewide Medicinal Herbs for vices. It is based at N.C. State's accurate financial records and Commerce project that began Mountain Horticultural Crops receipts for the development of in March 2004 with 17 growers Research and Extension Center budgets and be willing to host a from 15 counties and that contin­ in Fletcher. field day for other growers and ues this year across the state. Applications are being ac­ extension agents. Last year, cooperating fann­ cepted from mountain farmers to Between five and ten fanners ers grew purple coneflower, participate in a special part of the will be selected from the 25 west­ California poppy, valerian and second year of the project. Each ern most counties of North Caro­ dandelions. This year, the project cooperating grower will receive lina, up to and including Ashe, will involve roughly 45 growers a grant of $2,500 to $5,000 to Rutherford, Burke, Caldwell, from across the state, and addi­ Carter-Sturgill to wed 1 Happy anniversary, Brian & Alisha The couple exchanged their vows on June 5, 2004. The private catered cer­ emony was held at Laurel Springs Doughton Hall Es­ tates. Brian Kelly Russell is the son of Don Russell and Mary Fuentez. Alisha Dawn Russell is the daughter of David and Debbie Viers of Sparta. Alisha wore a Mary's Col­ lection wedding dress with rhinestones and pearls. Her tiara and jewelry were also rhinestones and pearls from New Jersey. Brian wore a traditional custom tuxedo. The couple honeymooned in Myrtle Beach and now re­ side in their home in Glendale Springs. This is the couple's first anniversary. tional herb crops will be explored. Farmers who applied earlier this year to be part of the statewide Medicinal Herbs for Commerce do not need to re-apply. Appli­ cations submitted earlier will automatically be included for consideration for this new grant program. Crops will be chosen for their market potential and compat­ ibility with existing equipment. "We are looking fo. new en lJa for tobacco growers and others that don't require expensive inputs and can use existing resources," explains Dr. Jeanine Davis, as­ sociate professor of Horticultural Science at N.C. State and North Carolina Cooperative Extension specialist. Davis is the Specialty Crops Program coordinator. "With these grants, we hope to offset the risk for farmers who want to try medicinal herbs on the limited land available in the Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kelly Russell mountains," Davis added. 3) The High Country Chapter of CFSA & Extension's Alterna­ tive Agriculture Program present a Farm Field Day on "Rejuve­ nating Old and Neglected Apple Trees" on Saturday, June 18, 2-5 p.m. at Maverick Farms in Valle Cruris. Field day to be followed by chapter potluck @ Maverick Farm. Admission is free to all field days for CFSA members, and $5 for non-members. For more information, call Maverick Farms at (828) 9635317, or Watauga County Coop­ erative Extension at (828) 2643061. 5) On Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m., I will give a presentation on Alternative Crop Options for the High Country, with an emphasis on keeping our farmland produc­ tive and growing. I will focus on Extension's programs that sup­ port form diversification and profitability and show examples of area farms that are effectively tapping niche and emerging mar­ kets. The talk will take place at the Western Watauga Commu­ nity Center in Sugar Grove (1081 Old Highway 421). It's free, and all are welcome. For more infor­ mation, call the Community Cen­ ter at (828) 297-5195. Other planned events include: Organic Gardening 101 class se­ ries June 21-30, Mountain Farm & Garden Tbur June 25 and 26, Golden Leaf Foundation Out­ reach meeting on June 27, Wild Herb Weekend, July 22-24, High Country CFSA Farm Tour, July 23-24, and Tobacco Trust Fund grant applications due Aug. 1. For more information on these and other agriculture pro­ grams, contact Richard J. Boylan at Noith Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, 219-2650, or email richard_boylan@ncsu.edu. 1 wlect Cfute>M6tii>& Specialist^: —————^ Jim Craine Jimmy Miller Stephanie McClure * Kevin Bowers^^Howard Turnmirel Donn Scuff We will beat or meet any brake service special offer. Must bring competitive ad and this coupon. Dudley Mizell With 226 years of experience between them, they have served your Grandparents and Parents, stood shoulder to shoulder with you at your children's baseball, football, soccer and basketball games. They have watched your children grow up into fine adults. To some extent have become a part of your family just as you have their's. Thank you for all your support from our sales team at Ashe County Motors. 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Updated local summer sports camp schedule Ashe County High School Athletics Updated 2005 Summer Camp Schedule June 10-11 Varsity Boys Basketball at Freedom High S c h o o l Team Camp June 13-16 High Country Hoops Camps for Boys Directed by: Marc Payne 8:00am—12:00pm Rising 3rd graders thru rising 6th graders 1:00pm—4:00pm Rising 7th graders thru rising 10th graders June 17 Varsity Boys Basketball at UNCCharlotte BLAST June 16-19 JV/Varsity Girls Basketball Team Camp at UNCGreensboro June 19-22 Boys Basketball Freshman/ JV/Varsity Team Camp at Emory & Henry June 20-23 Husky Football Camp Directed by: Dale Galloway and Staff 8:00am—12:00pm 3rd graders thru 10th graders June 21-23 "Girls Got Game" Basketball Camp Directed by: Laura Foster 9:00am—12:00pm Rising 1" graders thru rising 8th graders $50 preregistration / $60 on day of camp *Cost includes a camp T-Shirt & lunch after each day of camp * June 25 Varsity Boys Basketball hosts: The Husky Summer Hoop Classic (This is an eight team boys varsity basketball tournament) June 27-30 Diamond Stars Baseball/Softball Camp Directed by: Ronnie Pruitt and Bill Key 8:30am—11:30am Rising 4th graders thru rising 9"1 graders $40 preregistration / $50 on day of camp June 27-July 1 Husky Cheerleading Camp Directed by: Rachel Shepherd and Anita Ferguson July 5-9 Wrestling at ASU Team Camp July 11-13 Husky Volleyball Camp Directed by: John Roberts Grades 3-5 from 9:00- 12:00 Grades 6-8 from 1:00-4:00 July 11-14 High Country Soccer Camp Directed by: Richard Gill Rising 4lh graders thru rising 9th graders $45 pre- registration (It is a one-day event) 9:00am—12:00pm ACMS July 14-17 JV/Varsity Volleyball Team Camp at UNC-Greensboro ***Emory & Henry Team Camp June 1922. Departure will be is 8:30am on Sunday. Return will be Wednesday after lunch. Cost will be $190.00 per player. One varsity team and two JV teams will be going. @ $60.00 July 24-29 JV/Varsity Soccer Team Camp at Wingate >>>ADDITIONAL BOYS' BASKETBALL INFORMATION ***Workouton June 7 and June 9 (TBA) to prepare for the Freedom Team Camp, June 11-12. The Freedom Team Camp will be three games each day. Transportation will be provided. The only thing you will need is money for food. Departure times will be determined by the schedule of games. ***High Country Hoops Camp (June 13-18) Varsity basketball players are needed to help work the stations and coach the teams in the morning (3rd through 6th graders) and referee games in the afternoon (7th through 10th graders). This is a great opportunity for players to learn through teaching. All Camps will emphasize individual and team fundamentals. Registration will be held the first day of camp in the lobby of Ashe County Middle School. Basketball and Wrestling •••Third Annual Husky campers will be provided Summer Hoop Classic, an opportunity to go June 25—Aone-day,eight- swimming. There will team tournament with be certified lifeguards each team guaranteed on duty. This is a great three regulation games. opportunity to meet your The following teams have middle school friends committed to play: Ashe, and teammates. Watauga, East Surry, W*For more information S Reagan, West Caldwell, contact the following: Rockingham Co., and Basketball— Mike Johnson (384-3591 Alexander. The eighth team will be added soon. or 385-6247) Cheerleading—Susie •••Workout on June 28 Baldwin (982-3656) and June 30 (summer Tammy Woods (384workouts will end with 3591 or 385-1507) the Thursday workout). Wrestling—Lew Open gym during the Mullinax (877-9290) month of July. Ashe County Middle School Camps Camps at Blue Ridge Elementary School June 6th—June 10th Rising Stars Cheerleading Camp 6:00pm—9:00pm @ ACMS June 7lh—June 10th Rising Stars Basketball Camp 9:00 am—12:00 pm @ ACMS $60.00 June 7th—June 10th The Player's Edge Soccer Camp Rising 4th thru rising 8th graders 1:00—4:00pm at BRE Soccer Field All soccer fundamentals will be covered through group instruction, stations and drills. Games will be played at the end of each day. June 11th—June 15th Rising Stars Wrestling Camp June 13th—June 16th The Player's Edge Soccer Camp $60.00 ***Workout on June 14 and June 16 (TBA) to prepare for The Bobby Lutz Annual Summer Tournament BLAST on June 17. The BLAST is a 32-team tournament with each team guaranteed 4 games. All games, are played at Halton Arena on Charlotte's campus. Rising lat thru rising 3rd graders 9:00—12:00pm at BRE Soccer Field All soccer fundamentals will be covered through group instruction, stations and drills. Games will be played at the end of each day. Camp Director: Mike Eldreth, former varsity soccer coach at Northwest Ashe High School who coached 15 years in the recreation league and is currently president of Ashe County Youth Soccer. June 7th—June 10th Might Mites Basketball Camp Rising 1M thru rising 4th graders 9:00—12:00pm at BRES Emphasis on fundamentals. A special section of camp for 3rd & 4th graders using 9 foot goals and highlighted by lots of games being played. Any player from Mtn. View or Westwood who attends this camp will be reserved a spot in Mighty Mites regular season which begins in November. This is cut off at 80 players. The cost of each camp is only $35.00 and you may call Mike Eldreth at 384-4500 between 7:30am and 8:20am for additional information. Camp applications may be picked up in the office of each elementary school or at the Hobby Barn in West Jefferson. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 JEFFERSON POST LIGHTERSIDE Super Crossword 102 On — 56 What a (doing 1 Voucher feller needs great) 5 Plane place 57 In-your-face 104 Down 11 Big bargain item meas. 16 "Major 58 Dancer 105 Clone Barbara" Jose 106 A Bobbsey 60 Pamphlet monogram twin 19 Clair or 63 Floor 109 Intense covering Coty 110 — Claire. 20 Swimmer 64 Hoarder Wl Gertrude 66 Taxing 112 "Blueberry 21 Garrulous time? 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Exit Realty is a Canadian based real estate company that offers its associates the oppor­ tunity to earn higher than industry average com­ mission in addition to a pension when they retire. Most real estate agents are professionals and work on commission only as independent contrac­ tors. Without benefits, it is often difficult for good agents to adequately support and protect their families. EXIT offers re­ sidual income, retirement income and survivor ben­ efits. This new approach to real estate enables each independently owned of­ fice to attract top produc­ ers and the customers reap the rewards. "We offer each associate a residual bonus on sales made by agents they in­ troduce to management," says Sherry Goodman, Broker-in-Charge. "That translates to a win-win for customers as our agents are highly motivated to sell properties quickly." 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Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government 17.35 acres with stream and long-range guesthouse. Convenient to Boone and West (336) 982-6020 structure that can easily be adjusted to a views. $269,000 DI17 Jefferson. $412,000 E116 WELL-KEPT HOME WITH VIEWS If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. 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Located in long-range mountain views. $239,900 Jefferson. $138,000 H152 A115 CALL US F.OR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS Main Street Discount •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY! 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC Located 2 miles on Deep Ford Road, off Hwy 194 or Old Hwy 16 in Lining Open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm 336-384-3945 Phone: 336-384-3703 or Cell: 336-977-3253 132004. BIG TREE - This custom built. 3BR/2-I/2BA. contractor's home is in a great location! Upgrades every­ where! Custom kitchen w/granite & tile. 3 fireplaces, crown moulding, high ceilings, large dining area, unfinished bonus room over garage, porches, deck. & beautiful landscaping $388,000. THE WOODS WITH RIVER VIEWS! long-range views from the inside & features vaulted ceilings, wood floors, guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. 131810. NEAR GRAYSON HIGHLANDS PARK - View this back woods home within a short distance of the park Beautiful mountain views, private and wooded. Features 6.5 acres w/long road frontage, older 2BR/IBA mobile home and an outbuilding makes this a nice location for a vacation get away. $62,500. COZY LOG CABIN NESTLED IN & CONVENIENT LOCATION! Enjoy M OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM 131816. LOOKING FOR CHARACTER - This older, but mostly remodeled, home has lots of it. Home features 5BR/2BA. hardwood floors, breakfast nook w/fireplacc. newly remodeled kitchen, whirlpool tub and 2 sun decks. Also, includes 4.82+/- acre lot. guest cottage w/garage. huge shade trees and 1900 Frascr Fir Christmas trees $289,900. 131835 or 131836. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! • Entertain & relax on sun or covered porch slewing Mtn. vistas, pond and fircpit. gazebo w/hot tub for total mtn. enjoyment. All wood interior, porcelain tiled kitchen counter tops, quality landscaping and two homes for the price of one. Second home is 600 sq. ft. rustic with 1BR/IBA. w/maplc fireplace mantle, views of mountains and lots of charm $249,900. Land Listings: 132034. LOT #14 LAUREL HAVEN - Beautiful wooded. 1.601 acre lot. close to Blue Ridge Parkway. Underground utilities, great building site. $43,900. 131190. UNRESTRIC TED TRACT IN EAST JEFF ERSON - Total 18 acres with mature white pines Pastoral view and creek on property. Rough access from Burgess Road $119,900. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF T>€ PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE USTS. CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT Ol'R WEBSITE AT www.c2lhcritagcrcalty.com (as created by Fastraasit Communications | ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ON FRIDAYS! 2 Columns x 3 Inches ONLY $20.69* Call or come by and si ~Pe$gy about this GREAT DEA 336.846.71t WRvMimwii/m One Month Commitm real estate or related businet Real Estate pages Pe" ' �PAGE 4B FRIDAY,JUNE 10, 2005 .JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted DIRECTOR OF HOME CARE AGENCY Relocation refers to demolition of existing structure, and place­ ment of mobile or mod­ ular home on same site. High Country Council of Governments is soliciting proposals for the following inspection services necessary to implement the CDBG project: 1. Provide initial in­ spections of the select­ ed homes to determine % needed repairs. 2. Prepare detailed work write-ups, including cost estimates and simple floor plans. 3. Assist in locating contractors. 4. Attend preconstruction conferences. 5. Conduct periodic inspections of rehabilitation and con­ struction activities. 6. Take photographs of rehabilitation and relocation activities. 7. Prepare necessary change orders. 8. Provide any other technical assistance related to the timely implementation of the rehabilitation/relocation program. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Appalachian/Brian Estates is interviewing applicants for a position as the Director of Brian Estates Assist­ ed Services, a licensed home care agency providing in home aide services to our residents. Applicant must be a registered nurse, preferable with supervisory experience in a home care agency. Apply in person at A/BE, 163 Shadowline Drive, Boone, Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADUNES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) phone 828-264-1006 or email appalachian®_ciio!ce: heslttL.net with re­ sume to schedule in­ terview. IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. E-Commerce Business Located Near Mouth of Wilson in Grayson County Needs People Excited About Working In A Challenging, FastPaced Environment and Helping to Grow Our Company. Must Have Excellent Com­ puter and Telephone Skills and Be Willing To Take On A Variety of Responsibilities. Please Call 276-579-7211 and Provide Resume and References. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 1-800-849-0932 Light Carpentry, e-mail: Painting. Grounds Maintenance, Wood Working. Hardwork­ ing, Detail Oriented, Non-Smoking Work­ ers Needed For Sum­ mer and Full-Tine. 336-877-8888 classified @ jeffersonpost.c om Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANKYOU Jefferson Post LOCAL JOB DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON. NO TRAVEL-NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!! WE WILL TRAIN. SALARY PLUS COMMISSION. HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? HURRY, CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 336-977-8576 Need a new job? Look in The Jeherson Post Classifieds! Needed Immediately! Full-Time employees 5 days a wk, 8:30-6pm, who are goal oriented and self-motivated. Exciting atmosphere and competitive wages involves pre-qualifying sales leads for sales­ man, no cold calling. Training provided. Call 828-264-6198 ext. 1405 40-Lost & Found Found 429 on B.H. Duncan Rd Off Hwy 88 near Donnelly's Store in Creston. Very Sweet Tempered Honey Colored Spayed Female Dog About 9 Yrs. Old. She Had Mammary Tumors Which Have Now Been Surgically Removed. She Really Wants To Go Home. Please Call 336-385-9233 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost At Blue Ridge Elementary School On Monday. May 16th. A Silver LG Flip Phone. If Found, Please Call 336-246-8993 100-General Services STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street . Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart Will Babysit In My Home In Warrensville Area. Full or Part Time. Infants up. Experienced. Call Ann 384-2343 Will stay with elderly Good references and years of experience. Call 982-2210 140-Help Wanted Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 667-8127 Oil, Lube & Tire Changer and Brake & Muffler Technician Meineke Car Care Center-Jefferson Apply at Shop Mon.-Sat. , REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS High Country Council of Governments will negotiate a fee with the selected consultant based on the project budget. Consultant must agree to comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity, Section 3 and other applicable lo­ cal, State and Federal regulations. High Country Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. High Country Council of Governments currently administers several Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the NC Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance. The funds are used for housing rehabilitation and housing relocation activities on 26 homes in Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. E F F E R S o N P O s T Two Full Time Certified 260-Garage/Yard Sales Nursing Assistant Positions needed at Appalachian/Brian Estates. Hours are Monday through Friday 3PM/11PM and' 11PM/7AM to work in our Home Care pro­ gram. Must be resident-oriented, kind, and reliable. Wonder­ ful working environ­ ment with excellent benefits. Apply in person. Mon-Fri. 9:004:00 at 163 Shadowline Drive Boone. NC Youth career coach will join youth development team in implementing yearround program for economically disadvan­ taged 16-21 year olds in Alleghany County. Will assist youth within group and individual settings with career ex­ ploration, job readi­ ness, tutoring, mentor­ ing. advanced training, educational exploration, group leadership, team-build­ ing activities, etc. Re­ sponsible for aggressive recruit­ ment, enrollment, and program retention. Proposals should Must develop strong include: knowledge of federal 1. Description of regulations, be well approach to be taken in organized and able to addressing the scope maintain paperwork. of services described College degree prefer­ above. red with background in 2. Description of staff­ adolescent develop­ ing. A brief resume of ment, experiential the individuals involved education, recreational in the project will be re­ therapies, and/or de­ quired. velopmental education. 3. Description of Appropriate mix of life inspection and con­ experience, education struction experience. and demonstrated Include any experience ability per qualified with state or federal references considered. housing programs, and Starting salary knowledge of $28,075. regulations regarding To Apply: Completed lead-based paint and High Country Council asbestos. of Governments appli­ 4. Hourly fee schedule cation with Youth Ca­ for all personnel to be reer Coach Addendum involved in the project. and personal resume Please provide a required for considera­ maximum not-to-extion. Applications are ceed fee for each available at High Coun­ housing unit. try Council of Govern­ ments, Alleghany Proposals from JobLink Career Center interested individuals and online at or firms will be evaluated based on the Applications will be ac­ following criteria: cepted until position is . 1. Experience and filled; however, appli­ qualifications, cants are encouraged especially as related to to respond promptly. housing rehabilitation Applications are to be and inspections sent to: services. Personnel Office 2. Responsiveness to High Country Council High Country Council of Governments of Governments staff. PO Box 1820 County staff, home­ 719-A Greenway owners, and Road contractors to allow Boone, NC 28607 efficient administration of the program. 260-Garage/Yard 3. Fee schedule PROVISION OF HOUSING REHABILITATION INSPECTION SERVICES J 140-Help Wanted Proposals should be directed to: Phillip Trew, Director of Planning and Development High Country Council of Governments PO Box 1820 Boone, NC 828-265-5434 extension 121 Let our Classified Ads Sales 5 FAMILY GARAGE/YARDSALE SAT. JUNE 11 7AM-2PM Desk, Couch, Clothes, Books, and Much More. LOCATION Beaver Creek, Buck Mtn. Circle, Turn on to Beaver Drive. Turn onto Green Hill Drive. 2nd House on Left. BIG YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 11 7AM-UNTIL Lots of Great Bar­ gains LOCATION Beacon Drive in Jefferson. 1 Mile Past Jefferson Red Light On Old HWY 16 N. go to work for You! Call us at 846-7164 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale For Sale: Registered CARPORT SALE SAT. JUNE 11 8AM-4PM The Barn Loft Has Been Cleaned out and Everything Is For Sale. Lots and Lots of New Items! LOCATION At the Home of Juanita Garvey 115 Faw Roland St. Below Old Hospital. GARAGE/MOVING SALE SAT. JUNE 11 8AM-3PM Furniture, Dishes, Toys, and Lots of Misc. Items. Don't Miss The Great Bargains!! LOCATION Mulatto Mtn Rd Country Side Acres Development Watch For Signs. HUGE YARD SALE FRI. JUNE 10 & SAT. JUNE 11 7AM-UNTIL Something For Everyone LOCATION From McDonalds Take Beaver Creek School Rd. Approx. 2 & 1/2 Miles, to Lechemain Dr. on Right. 1st House on Right PORCH SALE JUNE 10 &11 9AM-4PM ' RAIN OR SHINE Homemade Jewelry, Police Scanners, Old Farmhouse Windows, Avon Products, And Misc. Items. LOCATION 3033 Cox Rd in The Boggs Community For Directions Call 877-2390 KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time 2 times 290-Horses & Livestock $9.50 $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. , For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. 310-Musical -J •vjr.i,' r»un M: w [• We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4x4. Auto, PS/PB/AC/AM/FM/CD. Clean. Like new AT Tires $8500/OBO Call 336-877-8475 SHOPPING FUH A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apt. in Jefferson. Washer & Dryer Hookup 982-3988 or 982-3220 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR, 1 BA Apt. on Nikanor Rd, West Jef­ ferson. No pets. $350 /mo, includes water & sewer & W/D on prem­ ises. Dep required. Call 828-898-1900 or 828-260-0923 Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale Dodge Dakota, 4x4", extra cab, V-8, CD. AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2002 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Apartment Overlooking Jefferson Landing. 2BR/2BA, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat/Air. Ref. Re­ quired. 1 yr. Lease. No Pets. $570/month, 1 Month Deposit Req. Call 828-256-4066 or 828-310-1509 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments "Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Call 8467164 On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 For Sale 2001 Classifieds wake "Cents" "Cents wake Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 Accounting Manager United Chemi-Con, Lansing NC Manages the general accounting functions and the maintenance of ihe general ledger to reflect earnings, prolits, cash balances and other financial results. Formulates and recommends accounting practices to assure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business. Participates in budgeting and inventory processes. Manages the cost accounting functions and (he maintenance of the cost standards for the plant. Supervises accounting personnel to ensure proper controls and reporting. Competitive pay ami benefits package available to successful applicant. A BS degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and 5+ years related experience preferred. Please forward resume and salary history to NC Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 3, Jefferson. NC 28640 or to Human Resources, 1X5 McNeil Road. Lansing, NC 28643 or to hharlow (frchcmi-con.com by June 30,2005. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Wilkes Community Motor Pool / Grounds Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonFri 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale House As Is: With 50 A. of Land. Ashe County. 2417 Big Laurel Rd. Creston, NC In County Phone 336-385-3117 (June 12-June 17) Home Phone 434-845-7826 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our 'lor rent" sections. Call Peggy at 336-846-7164 Wonderful West Jefferson home, private & convenient; beautiful Mt. Jefferson view, large Great Room perfect for enter­ taining-features pine cathedral ceiling and atrium doors leading out to large deck sur­ rounded by azaleas, rhododendrons and more. 3BR/3BA, Kitch­ en, Large Dining Room w/French Doors &Brick Fireplace w/gas logs; paved circular drive-1 + acre lot. $279,900 Call 336-846-2981 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 4 Bedroom With Den! Compare the Construc­ tion and Price. We Won't be Beat!!! This Home Setup and Delivered for Only $49,995.00. Hortori Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Check out the ads in the Classified section. Best Deal Going!! 1620 Sq Ft! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Quality Construction! Order and Pick Your Own Colors...Only $49,995.00 With Appliances and 5 Year Warranty....Delivery and Setup Included. For Details Call Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quailty, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Land Home Packages!!! Several Listings.. Too ' Numerous to Mention! Home and Land Starting at Just $450.00 a Month... Why Rent?? Call Today!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Single Wide Special: 14x72, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath. Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof! Energy Efficient! A Great Deal at Just $21,995.00 Delivered and Setup and 5 yr Warranty. Call For Details... Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Spend No Money Condos For Rent Ford Tarus 31,000 miles. $6000.00 Call 336-385-6021 College Mobile Home in East Jefferson. 2 BR/2 BA, Dishwasher, A/C. Deck. Storage Building. No Indoor Pets. $400/month, $350/security deposit. (336)846-3781 For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Dollars" Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? FOR SALE Rare 1973 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 original motor matching numbers, has been rebuilt, manual transmission with 4 speed new interior, new door panels, sail panels, rare rear defogger, red paint good condition. $10,500 call 982-8154 Leave A Message. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Foreclosures and Reposl! Call Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 Hurry!! Only a Few Left. Wilkes Community College Assistant Director Maintenance of Financial Aid Technician For more info For More Info Contact contact (336) 838-6421 (336) 838-6421 or 838-6172 or 838-6172 Until We Get You A Loan!!! No Credit? Bad Credit? Slow Credit? We Have Several Programs Available To Help You Get Reestablished Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage 13 +/- acres on NC/VA line, good building lots, good view of White Top Mountain, 2 springs with Timber. Call 828-466-1825 or 704-454-5398 please leave message 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Land for sale. Check it out for a small piece of Heaven! marleylandinvestments.com Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Wilkes Community College Child Development Center LEAD TEACHER For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6421 WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 PER YEAR REGARDLESS OE SEX, CREED, AGE OR HERITAGE? NO COSTS NO OVERHEAD, NO EXPERIENCE, NO EDUCATION OR PRECONCEPTIONS REQUIRED. PROFESSIONALS ON SITE ALWAYS TO TRAIN AND ASSURE YOUR SUCCESS. SALES PROFESSIONALS NEEDED AT HERITAGE CHEVROLET-DODGE-CHRYSLER-JEEP IN DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY FOR OPEN-MINDED PEOPLE WAITING TO THRIVE IN A FRIENDLY. PROFESSIONAL AND DYNAMICA1 1Y GROWING COMPANY. BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION: HONEST, PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND VERBALLY CAPABLE COMMUNICATOR WITH TRUE VALUES. TRAINABLE AND FLEXIBLE INDIVIDUAL WILL ING TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY IN A TEAM CONCEPT SETTING. WE HAVE A SPECIAL NEED FOR BILINGUAL PEOPLE. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 336-246-8806 ASK FOR JODY ASHLEY �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 PAGE 5B Classifieds 530-Lots & Acreage 1195-Legals 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 05-CVD-133 SHIRLEY CRAVEN and Husband THOMAS CRAVEN. Plaintiffs vs 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336. Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care NORTHWEST LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing ' Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 MALCOLM NATHA­ NIEL CURRIN, Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: MALCOLM NA­ THANIEL CURRIN, the above named Defendant: Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Madge Reeves Shepherd, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the un­ dersigned at PO Box 114, Laurel Springs. NC 28644 on or before the 5th day of Septem­ ber, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the under­ signed. Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Virginia Ruth Shepherd, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2219 NC Hwy, NC 88 W.. West Jefferson, NC 28694, on or before the 22nd day of August, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st day of May, 2005. This the 16th day of May, 2005. William Eugene Shepherd John Reeves Shepherd Co-Executors for the Estate of Madge Reeves Shepherd Dale M. Shepherd Executor for the Estate of Virginia Ruth Shepherd Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed the 31st day of March, 2005. in the above entitled civil action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 20th day of July, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice, or from the date the Complaint is required to be filed, whichever is later; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for relief sought. 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 This the 6th June, 2005. 1160-Tree Service web at Having qualified as CoExecutor of the Estate of Aubrey Joseph Turn­ er, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 3050 Grady St., Winston-Salem, NC 27104-4006 on or before the ninth day of September, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the tenth day of June, 2005. Kenneth W. Lumsden Co-Executor for the Estate of Aubrey Joseph Turner Get Amazing Results by using the day of of the >fvnvifvvvit vi uiv mm. Give it a fry. BY: John T. Kilby Post Office Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-3144 Attorney for Plaintiff STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Log on to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS KILBY & HURLEY RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Compensatory mone­ tary damages for per­ sonal injury to Shirley Craven and loss of consortium to Thomas Craven resulting from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on April 3, 2002, at the inter­ section of Highway 16 and Highway 88/221, in the vicinity of Jefferson, North Carolina. Professional and Affordable Lawn Care 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Call Sandra at 33W&71W. www.jefferson post.com STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICETO CREDITORS FOR ONLYW' PER MONTH That's 8-10 ads per month! 13,000 newspapers per week Contact Sandra at 336-246-7164 * I s Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Emogene Setzer Adams, de­ ceased, of Jefferson, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of Emogene Setzer Adams TO PRESENT them to the undersigned on or be­ fore September, 3, 2005, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the to Es­ tate will please make immediate payment. HOW TO PLOT A PREDAWN RAID ON A CLANDESTINE This the 27th day of May, 2005. METH LAB. Larry E. Klutz, Administrator 2805 North wood Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 A meth producer checks into a motel, cooks a batch in a frying pan and then disappears. Someone else checks in. The kids crawl on the carpet and get burned from the chemicals, or they inhale the residual fumes and that scars their lungs. The same cooking show starts appearing around the neighborhood. On an old lady's back porch. The trunk of an abandoned car. The boatded-up chicken shack. But then the chef comes back to the motel. This time, someone's waiting. Last year in Hissouri alone, law enforcement raided 2.540 meth labs. How to learn more? On drugstory.org you get statistics, first-person accounts and the latest news. The straight story on drug use, street culture, medical research, law enforcement, terrorism, and drug trafficking. Direct from informed sources or experts in the field. Donald M. Watson. Jr. di Santi Watson Capua & Wilson P.O. Box 193, Boone. NC 28607 Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Joseph Phipps Worth, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to M. 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Admission is free for CFSA members and $5 for non-members. Maverick Farms is located at 410 Justus Rd. in Valle Crucis, NC. For more information about the field day contact Christoffel den Beggelaar at 828-297-2147 or Rich­ ard Boylan at Watauga County Extension office at 828-264-3061. The next CFSA hosted event will be the High Country Farm Tour, on July 23 and 24, giving folks the chance to tour area small farms and gardens. The details of this event will be available by mid-June. Carolina Farm Stew­ ardship Association is a 22 year old non-profit net­ work of farmers, gardeners, businesses, and consumers working to develop locally based organic food systems in North and South Caro­ lina. Visit www.carolina4 farmstewards. / "J x org or call 919[1 \ 542-2402 to I learn more. Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for June 6, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Cow/Calf pairs by the Head Christmas in July Livestock Shows The Cattleman's Associa­ tion annual Livestock Show and Exhibition will be held Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2 in the Tobacco Ware­ house on the Backstreet in West Jefferson. All youth and adults interested in ac­ tivities are welcome to par­ County Extension Service. ticipate. Participating from Ashe County The Ewes, Ewe Lambs, were Brooke Bingham with Meat Goat and Beef shows Clover (2nd from right). Kimberly will be on Friday evening Bingham with Hazel (3rd from right) and Erin Bingham beginning at 6 p.m. Ani­ with Ivy,(6th from right). mals should be in place by 4 p.m. All other animals are welcome Friday afternoon. Animals must be in before per pound. There is also 11 a.m. Saturday morning. a LDP payment through Due to the Friday evening Farm Service Agency. We show, please do not bring plan to have a Farm Service animals between 6 p.m.-8 Agency representative at the p.m. on Friday. The Market pick-up site to handle this Lamb and Dairy shows will paperwork. be held Saturday beginning The North Carolina Meat at 5 p.m. Weigh-ins are at 3 Goat Producers Cooperative p.m. now has a pickup point in The tobacco warehouse Ashe County! If you are a does not have wash facilities, member of the coop, look at however, all animals must this as a new marketing tool to consider. Pick-ups are the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Ashe Cattle Company facility on Hwy. 163. Call the Coop office to consign animals at (919) 496-2280. Spring Goat Show held in Taylorsville Judge Brian R. Faris, Ph.D. Extension 4-H Youth Livestock specialist, looks at the 3-6 month old goats. Three local girls participated in the Spring Goat Show and Goat Clinic held in Taylorsville by the Alexander Sheep & Goat News There will be a Wool Pool at the Alleghany Fairgrounds in Sparta on Thursday, June 30, 2005, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wool needs to be sorted by type, keep short and clear separate, package black wool separate (or don't bring it at all, price for black wool is very low) no tags. I have a limited supply of plastic wool bags, therefore if you need them please contact the office to make sure they are still available. Wool bags are $3.00 each. The wool is being handled by Mid States Wool Coop and is expected to bring approximately $0.40 Price Range be clean. Animals partici­ pating in the Market Lamb must be slick shorn. Adults are welcome to show in the type classes, the showman­ ship classes will continue as youth only. Entries are due by June 24. Entry forms are available at the Ashe Coun­ ty Extension Office. Due to NCDA rules and health concerns, all sheep and goats must tagged with scrapie ear tags. Animals will be inspected upon ar­ rival. Animals that show any signs of sickness, or fungal abrasions will not be allowed to participate. Be­ cause of the concern of dis­ ease transmission, we ask that people who have been out of the country within the last two weeks not to visit the livestock area. For additional informa­ tion or entry forms, please call the office at (336) 2192650. Father's Day • June 19 DR. 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As your Congresswoman, I am committed to ensuring they receive the benefits they have earned. During the last several months, Congress has taken a number of important steps to support our nation's vet­ erans. Providing the funds necessary to make sure that they have first class medical care continues to be one of my highest priorities. This year, veterans' medical ser­ vices are slated to receive the highest funding level in history, a $1.6 billion in­ crease over last year. Since 2001, veterans' medical care funding has increased by 40%. In addition, the House has taken action to fund dis­ ability compensation, pen­ sion, and burial benefits. It has also passed legislation to help fund operation and maintenance of the VA's na­ tional cemeteries. These are just a few of the steps we're taking to help veterans. Can we do more? Absolutely. We must do ev­ erything we can help our nation's veterans and I wel­ come your suggestions. As we honor those veter­ ans who have served before, we must also keep in our hearts and minds those who are currently in harm's way. The brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Services make sacrifices everyday to defend our freedoms. Those who served, and continue to serve, in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our nation. North Carolina has long played a key role in our na­ tion's military forces. Fort Bragg is home to the XVIII Airborne Corps, the U.S. Army's Special Operations Command and is the larg­ est Army installation in the world. These troops are nobly answering the call of duty, separated from their families, friends and loved ones. While putting them­ selves in harms' way, they seek to root out the evil that would gladly see America's destruction. Their mission is clear and they will suc­ ceed. We should also acknowl­ edge the incredible service of the men and women of the North Carolina National Guard. Our National Guard is truly a symbolic represen­ tation of the determination and spirit that Americans possess. Individuals who put their lives on hold to answer the call of duty are the epitome of American pa­ triotism. To prosecute the war on terrorism, the state of North Carolina has de­ ployed thousands of Guards­ men, one of the largest de­ ployments in state history. These fine Americans are playing a pivotal roll in the War on Terror. I cannot begin express how proud I am of the entire military for their service, selfless attitude and sacri­ fice. They are making the world a better place. They Highway Patrol starts Operation C.A.R.E. Operation C.A.R.E. (Combines Accident Re­ duction Effort) is about Highway Patrof and State Police agencies who have joined together in the en­ deavor of reducing human suffering on our highways, particularly during the na­ tional holidays. Operation are freeing people from op­ C.A.R.E. includes a public pression so that they may information and educa­ enjoy the same freedoms tion campaign as well as that Americans cherish. To­ strict, consistent enforce­ day our military has liber­ ment during selected holi­ ated the people of Afghani­ days by all participating law stan from the brutal Taliban enforcement agencies. This regime and has denied A1 campaign has resulted in Qaeda its safe haven of op­ increased voluntary compli­ erations. They have crushed ance with traffic laws and a Saddam Hussein's brutal reduction of collision related dictatorship and have cap­ deaths and injuries. All en­ tured thousands of terror­ forcement efforts conducted ists. Children in Iraq are re­ by the North Carolina High­ turning to school and Iraqi way Patrol are documented businesses are prospering. and forwarded to the Na­ The Iraqi people have held a tional Operation C.A.R.E. of­ historic democratic election ficials immediately following for a National Assembly and each selected holiday period. have elected a new presi­ Operation C.A.R.E. activities dent. And more progress is are the only national holiday enforcement events devoted made each day. entirely to traffic highway Across the Nation, Ameri­ can citizens are rallying be­ safety involving Highway hind our military. While ter­ Patrol and State Police agen­ rorists and dictators seek to cies. The designated holiday weaken the American spirit enforcement periods are truly through murderous, uncon­ national "hands-across-thescionable acts, they instead border" events. Launched in 1977 by Ser­ serve to unite us in a way that has not been seen in geant Gary Ernst of the Mich­ decades. I am honored to be igan State Police and First able to pay tribute to Ameri­ Sergeant Gene Neff of the In­ ca's brave veterans, soldiers, diana State Police, these two sailors, Marines and coas- men dedicated their careers ties. May God protect them to the preservation of life and their families as they through highway safety mea­ fulfill their duty and may sures. Operation C.A.R.E. He provide them strength was formed as a multi-juristo perform the mission that dictional program of patrol, enforcement, and planning they are called to do. activities committed to the goal of accident reduction. In 1978, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol joined with Operation C.A.R.E. in a combined effort to deter the three key causes of highway fatalities: speeding, impaired driving and failure to use oc­ cupant restraints. Support for Operation C.A.R.E. was so widespread that within the same year, membership expanded to in­ clude all 50 states, the Dis­ trict of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Then in 1986 Operation C.A.R.E. extended its scope beyond the borders of the U.S. states and territories by inviting Canadian participation. To date, Canadian membership includes the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Surete du Quebec (the Que­ bec Police Force), with the separate Canadian holidays being officially observed for the first time in 1993. Each year the North Caro­ lina State Highway Patrol participates in this worth­ while effort on a statewide basis involving every troop during national holidays. Troop Commanders desig­ nate "C.A.R.E." highways within their respective troops, consisting of Inter­ state and U.S. Highways. The increased visibility by uniformed North Cm-olina Highway Patrol members on C.A.R.E. highways, coupled with aggressive enforcement of all motor vehicle/criminal laws and education through media opportunities serves to save lives and reduce in­ juries during the holiday periods. The 2005 National Opera­ tion C.A.R.E. holiday periods are as follows: July 4th Holiday - Begin­ ning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, 1 July and ending at midnight on Monday, 4 July 2005. Special Emphasis: Im­ paired Driving Labor Day Weekend - Be­ ginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, 2 September and ending at midnight on Monday, 5 Sep­ tember 2005. Special Emphasis: Back to School/Child Passenger Safety Thanksgiving - Beginning at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, 23 November and ending at mid­ night on Sunday, 27 Novem­ ber 2005. Special Emphasis: Child Passenger Safety/Seat Belts Operation C.A.R.E. Lifesaver Weekend - Beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, 16 De­ cember and ending at mid­ night on Sunday, 18 Decem­ ber 2005. 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The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 18 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-06-10 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/38cd723977824a5b8e3315d95c58c445.pdf 41fb993eefe3b2d884c6fc1364463933 PDF Text Text • Summer sports camp season Tuesday page 6 June 14, 2005 • Weekly sports schedule 500 page 6 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • 4-H Canoe Race results Volume 80, Issue 47 page 7 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 1,500 attend Blue Ridge Electric's yearly meeting by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor More than 1,500 from Ashe, Watauga, Alleghany and Caldwell counties con­ verged on Ashe County High School Saturday morning for the annual Blue Ridge Elec­ tric Membership Corporation annual meeting.They enjoyed early morning refreshments, music, informational booths, and a health fair before gath­ ering in the gym for the busi­ ness meeting. After hearing reports from Blue Ridge Electric officials on the past year's activities, and electing officers for the coming year—including Jack­ ie Blackburn from the Ashe district—the prizes were pre­ sented. Blue Ridge Electric pre­ sented four $50 bills for each district. Winners in the Ashe district were Denver Thomp­ son and Howard Blackburn of West Jefferson, Joe Bland of Jefferson and Joshua Eller of Warrensville. The grand prize of a refur­ bished 1996 Ford Explorer went to Gary Saunders of West Jefferson. Several other prizes were awarded includ­ ing a gift basket from Caroli­ na Country Magazine, won by Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Electric Jackie Blackburn was re­ elected to a three-year term, representing Ashe County on the Blue Ridge Electric board of directors. Nora Tyler of Sparta. Announcements of student awards included Amanda Per­ kins from the Ashe district participating in the Washing­ ton Youth Tour, a week-long leadership challenge in the nation's capital sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; and Dustin Houck and Devon Holt from the Ashe district partici­ pating in the Broyhill LeaderSec Blue Ridge, page 5 Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Electric Grand Prizewinner of the 1996 Ford Explorer Sheri Saunders with daughter Bailey and son Remington. Husband Gary and daughter Tiera Shepherd not pictured. Post photo by Linda Burchette NASCAR legend Junior Johnson hit his share of walls during his colorful career. On Saturday, however, he just brushed the wall at Jefferson Station—adding his initials and number "8" to Stephen Shoemaker's new train mural. Johnson appeared at a Men's Health Forum, describing his own experiences with heart disease, and taking questions about his racing career. Following the forum, Jefferson Station owner Tom Banks led tours of the residential and newly opened commercial sections of what was once the Thomasville Furniture plant. Junior Johnson 'brushes' the wall at Jefferson Station IDA program to help families at Riverview by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The "Success Highway" individual Development Ac­ count program that has been available at Family Central since early last year is also now at Riverview Learning Center. Individual Development Accounts, or IDAs, are special matched savings accounts designed to help income eli­ gible working families and individuals establish a pat­ tern of regular saving and, ultimately, purchase a pro­ ductive asset such as a first home, college education, or start/improve a small busi­ ness. Program Director Bud Hill said the IDA program has been working with a cli­ ent list of 10 to 20 in Ashe and Alleghany counties over the past year and all are cur­ rently in. proceeH. There is no application deadline and no time limit for participation. The pro­ gram matches a savings ac­ count 2 to 1, so when a fam­ ily or individual saves $1,000 the program matches it with $2,000 for a total of $3,000. This can be used as part of a down payment on a home. Then the IDA program works with banks, lenders and Ru­ ral Development to help ob­ tain affordable mortgages. "It is our hope to have three people in Ashe County and two in Alleghany in their first homes by the end of the year," said Hill. Although the IDA pro­ gram also helps with educa­ tion beyond high school, spe­ cial training, and starting or the Riverview Community improving a small business, Center in order to better the focua so far has been on serve residents in that area helping people get in their of Ashe County. Sometimes first homes. travel and transportation is "The idea behind this is difficult from Creston to Jef­ to take a person who never ferson, he said. thought he or she would get IDA program officials into their first time home, are available at Riverview Center every and learn a savings program, Learning open an account at a local Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 bank, learn to budget and p.m. Interested individuals save, and find out that they can come by and learn more, can afford a home," Hill said. collect information about the "When the government came program, and enjoy the free up with this program, they lunch available every Thurs­ came up with something day at Riverview Community very good. There are private Center. Hopes are to increase donors as well as govern­ the hours and days at River­ ment and business support, view if there is interest and and there are also employer available personnel. To be eligible for the IDA sponsored IDAs." Hill said the program is program, a person must be being brought to the River­ an American citizen, possess view Learning Center within See IDA, page 5 Christmas in July to fill streets with music showcases the best and by Linda Burchette brightest talent this area Assistant Editor has to offer, and the winner Music will once again fill the streets of West Jefferson will have an opportunity to this year for the 19th annual perform in the state Country Showdown later this year. Christmas in July Festival. Coming Friday and Satur­ State winners earn a $1,000 day, July 1 and 2, the festival cash prize and advance to will feature a smorgasbord regional competition in the of music from bluegrass and fall. Regional winners will old-time mountain sounds advance to compete for the to Celtic, country, blues and national title and $100,000 steel drum. There will be in cash. WKSK judges Lenny something for everyone to Sheets, Tony Shelton and enjoy. Anticipation is especially Jeff Brown chose six winners high for finalists in the Col­ from among 22 contestants gate Country Showdown, in the local competition, and a performance planned for these aspiring country mu­ Saturday, July 2 from noon sic artists are scheduled to to 2 p.m. with a soundcheck perform at the Christmas in at 11 a.m. Part of America's July Festival. Come out and largest country music talent cheer on your favorites. The finalists include 11search and radio promotion, the Colgate Country Show­ year-old Sierra Wilson of down is presented locally by Fleetwood, along with adult 580 WKSK. , competitors Amanda DaughThis local competition erty of Garner, Cindy Rob- Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com cla88ified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Photo courtesy of JamieLaval.com National Scottish fiddle champion Jamie Laval will perform this year at the Christmas In July Festival in downtown West Jefferson. Photo is by Gregory Heinze of Portland, Ore. Little Theatre readies 'Sound of Music' It's all in the family, the Ashe County Little Theatre family that is, and several members of next week's production of The Sound of Music have strong ties to the 1986 ACLT production. The story is the same, but the players have grown and changed. Just as those players have evolved, so has the Little Theatre. A commu­ nity organization dedicated to bringing quality theatre to the county, the Ashe County Little Theatre has consistently maintained its strong family and community focus, and the plays, the people, and the theatrical productions just keep erts of Acworth, Ga., Amy Fortune of Newland, Kevin Clemente of Lenoir and Rob­ ert Trembley of Hillsbor­ ough. The judges will select a winner based on a uniform point system. The contest is sponsored by Steve Johnson Auto World and presented by WKSK. Operations Manager Graham Caddell and deejay John Crawford will serve as emcees. Special thanks to Ashe County Cheese for pro­ viding gifts. Other performers sched­ uled throughout the Christ­ mas in July Festival include Martha & the Moodswingers, national Scottish fiddle champion Jamie Laval, the King Bees, Jeff Little, Kickin' Grass, Kim Kelman, and the Ashe County High School steel drum band. There will be two music stages, one at either end of Jefferson Avenue, and the AF Bank dance stage beside the Ashe County Cheese plant. The Colgate Country Showdown performances are scheduled to take place on the AF Bank Stage. Per­ formances are also planned at the Jefferson Station Pa­ vilion at the entrance to the new Jefferson Station (for­ mer Thomasville Furniture Plant). Streets in downtown West Jefferson will be closed on Thursday, June 30 begin­ ning at 7 p.m. at the north end of Jefferson Avenue for the festival organizers to prepare electrical service for the vendors. More than 100 craft and food vendors are expected for this year's festi­ val offering a wide variety of handmade and commercial crafts and tasty treats. Par­ ticipation in Guilders' Row, a section of original, hand­ growing stronger. When the curtain rises for The Sound of Mu­ sic at the Ashe Civic Center on June 23 until it closes on June 27, the audience will be treated to a production that features their friends and neighbors as they take to the stage. From the title role of Maria to the nun's chorus, let's look at some of the connections from 1986 to 2005. In 1986 Ashe County native, Crystal Car­ son, played Brigatta, the outspoken Von Trapp daughter, who wanted to know just how the syl­ lables "do-re-mi" translate into music. Today, Crystal plays the title role of Maria Rainer, postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. Crystal cites The made artwork, has doubled this year to approximately 21 vendors. This section is scheduled to be located on North Jefferson Avenue. The festival opens Friday, July 1 at noon and lasts un­ til 11 p.m. Hours on Satur­ day are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lots of special activities are planned along with the vendors and music includ­ ing local dance groups, a 4H livestock show in the old tobacco warehouse on Long Street, a Civil War reenactment group at Bowie-Segraves Memorial Park beside Ashe County Public Library, children's activities near Ashe County Arts Center, a pet sitting fundraiser pro­ vided by Ashe County Hu­ mane Society and Christmas in July Festival, street per­ formers and much more. For more information, call 846-5855. Sound of Music as her favorite musical, noting that the best part of this role is working with the children. Crystal also teaches dance and three of the cast members - Madison Ball, Caro­ lina Current, and Sierra Wilson are her pupils. Crystal also remembers the 1986 Louisa. That role was played by Mary Jane Hendrix, an actress Crystal remembers as a role model, both in voice and in character. Once again it's all in the family - today's Louisa is played by Sierra Wilson, Mary Jane's cousin. Ginny Tobiassen played a postulant in the 1986 production, her first role in Ashe County See Theatre, page 5 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Jimmy Dale Severt Winston-Salem, NC October 28, 1943 June 2, 2005 Jimmy Dale Severt, age 61, died June 2, 2005 at his home in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Severt was born in Ashe County, October 28, 1943, to the late Arnold and Annie Severt. Funeral services were held June 5, 2005, at Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Elledge and Rev. Jim Belcher offici­ ated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents and one broth­ er, Leonard Severt. She is sur­ vived by a former wife, Diane Severt of Winston Salem; one daughter, Vickie Smith of Lexington; one son, Terry Severt of Winston Salem; two brothers, Paul and Donald Severt of Kannapolis; four sisters, Opal Moore, Wanda Barnes, and Shirley Neaves of Glendale Springs and Bronda Elliott of Jefferson. Five grandchildren and sev­ eral nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers were accepted and the family requested memori­ als be made to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Cancer Center. God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon His earth and saw your loving face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. His garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes. He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, we would not wish you back to earth to suf­ fer once again. You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide. You live on through your children, you're always by our Bide. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with You on the day God called you home. James Earl Pennington West Jefferson November 1, 1940 June 3, 2005 Mr. James Earl Penning­ ton, age 64, of West Jefferson, died Friday morning, June 3, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:00 am at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Steve LeaShomb and Rev. Gary Shelton. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on Sun­ day, June 5, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Pennington was born in Bluefield, Virginia on Fri­ day,"November 1, 1940 to the late Walter Avery Pennington and to the late Mamie Grace Sharpe Pennington. He was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bar­ bara Jordan Pennington and Ethel Elliott Greer Warrensville August 14, 1914 June 7, 2005 Ethel Elliott Greer, age 90 of Warrensville, NC, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Greer was born in Ashe County, NC on August 14, 1914 to Charlie and Mary Arnold Elliott. She was preceded in death by her husband; Lester Greer, daughter, Helen Maxine Greer, and sons, Paul William Greer, and Jones Charles Greer. Mrs. Greer was a dedicated wife. She and Mr. Greer were married on October 21, 1931. She loved to cook, crochet, and work in her vegetable garden. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. Eulogy was given by her son, Howard Greer with Rev. Tom Stuart, Rev. Bill Miller, and Rev. Jim Greer officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Chapel Church Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday, June 11, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2540 West Mill Creek Rd. Warrensville, NC 28693. Mrs. Greer is survived by a son, Howard Greer of Stillwater, Oklahoma and a daughter, Mary Ann Greer of Warrensville, NC. Three sisters survive; Eula Ham of Jefferson, NC, Alma Houck of West Jefferson, NC, and Esther Woodie of Lansing, NC. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Stephen Greer ofTulsa, Oklahoma, Ina Barker of Warrensville, NC, Katherine Magill of Edmond, Oklahoma and Charles Greer of Warrensville, NC and seven great-grandchil­ dren, one great-great grand­ child and several nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuner albome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. two brothers, Howard Pen­ nington and Don Penning­ ton. He is survived by a son, Earl Pennington and wife, Christina, of Jefferson; two daughters, Regina Penning­ ton, of West Jefferson and Tina Blevins and husband, Greg, of Laurel Springs; a step-son, Eugene Greene, of Lenoir; a brother, Robert Pennington, of Jefferson; two sisters, Mary Wyatt, of Jefferson and Grace Teaster, of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Tommy Pen­ nington, of Laurel Springs, Matthew Pennington, Joshua and Jacob Pennington, all of Jefferson; Meghan Greene, Jessica Greene and Jordan Greene, all of Lenoir; several nieces and nephews also sur­ vive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Eve Blevins Rash Crumpler November 4, 1925 June 5, 2005 Mrs. Eve Blevins Rash, age 79, of Crumpler, died Sunday evening, June 5, 2005, at Segraves Nursing Care Center. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Shelter Baptist Church by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Ken Howell. Burial followed in the ScottBlevins Cemetery. The family received friends from 10:3012:00 p.m. on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Rash was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, November 4, 1925 to the late Upton Blevins and to the late Lessie Carson Blevins. Rachel Carolyn Hunter Watson Fleetwood January 12, 1946 June 4, 2005 Mrs. Rachel Carolyn Hunter Watson, 59 of Fleetwood, died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Watson was born Jan. 12, 1946 to Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Coleman Hunter in Ashe County. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church by Rev. Nathan Caparolie and Rev. Dean Watson. The body lay in state one hour prior to the services. Burial followed in the Gap Creek Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday evening at Trinity Baptist Church from 6:008:00. Mrs. Watson is survived Hamby, Ronnie and Michael Roark, and seven great grandchildren. In addition to Hudson, North Carolina her parents, she was preced­ September 14, 1918 ed in death by her husband, June 7, 2005 Arlis Ray Roark, one daugh­ Mrs. Gladys Shelton ter, Lou Roark McCrary, one Roark, age 86, of Twin son, R. H. Roark, three sis­ Meadow Drive, Hudson, and ters and one brother. a former resident of Zionville, Funeral services for Mrs. died Tuesday morning June Gladys Shelton Roark were 7, 2005 at Gateway Nursing conducted Friday afternoon, Center in Lenoir. Born in June 10, 2005, at 2 o'clock Watauga County, September at the Elk Knob Baptist 14, 1918 she was a daugh­ Church, officiated by Rev. J. ter of the late Benjamin B. Shelton and Rev. Derick Harrison and Mary Dancy Wilson. Burial followed in Shelton. Mrs. Roark was a the Potter Main Cemetery. member of Elk Knob Baptist The family received Church. friends Thursday evening Surviving is one daugh­ from 7 until 8:30 at Austin & ter, Mary Nix of Hudson, Barnes Funeral Home. one brother, Vern Shelton of Austin & Barnes Funeral Sugar Grove; four grandchil­ Home served the Roark fam­ dren Keith Phillips, Penny ily. Friendly, Informal, Professional. ARE YOU HURTING? Do YOU HAVE A HABIT OR HANG UP THAT IS OUT OF CONTROL? Tools used are the familiar Christian 12 steps and The Beatitudes. Lexington, North Carolina February 11, 1971 June 7, 2005 Wanda Kay Miller Green, age 34 of Lexington, NC for­ merly of Ashe County, NC, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at her residence. Funeral servic­ es were held Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd offi­ ciated. Burial followed in the Bethel Cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday, June 11, 2005 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Green was born in Ashe County, NC on February 11, 1971 to Frank and Mary Miller. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Green; two sons, Jacob Alan and Jonathan Lee Green of the home. Also surviving are her parents, Frank and Mary Miller of Lexington, NC, and two brothers, Phillip Miller of Lenoir, NC and Allen Speakman of the home. Several aunts and uncles also survive. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Obituaries are published only in the Tuesday edition of the Jefferson Post. The deadline is Monday at 8:30 a.m. great for gift giving... A combination you'll like when you're talking insurance for your auto, home or business. 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The family requested that memorials be made to Hospice of Ashe PO BOX 421 Jefferson, NC 28640 or Margate Health and Rehab. Center c/o Activity Fund, 540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send condolenc­ es to the family by visiting our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wanda Kay Miller Green Gladys Shelton Roark r-i ECOVERy She was a homemaker. She was also a member of Shelter Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Rector Rash, of the home; two sons, James Robert Rash and Joseph Wiley Rash, both of Crumpler; two daughters, Carlean Lyall and Colleen Tucker, both of Crumpler; three grandchil­ dren also survive. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to: Shelter Baptist Church, c/o Cleda Wilcox, 146 East Dogwood Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. 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Calhoun was honored by being placed on the Dean's List and Honor Roll. At the 2005 Commencement Ceremony over 720 students received degrees from GardnerWebb and were addressed by Dr. Frank Campbell, the University president. Dr. Campbell will officially retire after a 3 - year ten­ ure at Gardner-Webb on June 30th. Included in the Commencement ceremony was a Centennial video doc­ umentary presentation fea- Local students inducted into the National Honor Roll Washington Lynbrook, N.Y. - The of West Jefferson, Eric National Honor Roll recog­ Johnson of Lansing, Ashlee nizes high-achieving high Lafferty of Jefferson, Ashley school and middle school Leserra of West Jefferson, students. "Young people like Thomas Mash of Jefferson, our inductees, who work Brian McNeill of West hard to attain academic suc­ Jefferson, Sosha McCoy cess, deserve to be congrat­ of Lansing, Myra Miller ulated," says Lynn Romeo, of Jefferson, Ian Murray Publisher of the National of Grassy Creek, Miranda Honor Roll. "Honoring their Neaves of Crumpler, achievements provides moti­ Courtlyn Reeves of West vation and encourages them Jefferson, Allison Roop of to continue striving. We are Lansing, James Roten of proud to include them in the West Jefferson, Emaline National Honor Roll." Shatley of Crumpler, Patrick These local students have Smith of Warrensville, qualified for induction into JeBsica Spencer of Fleetwood, the 2004/2005 National Nikishia Stansberry of Honor Roll. Lansing, Heather Stidhams Greyson Ashley of of Lansing, Keisha Wilson of Warrensville, Joshua Bare Creston, Nathan Woodie of of West Jefferson, Jeremy Crumpler Blevins of Lansing, Michelle The National Honor Roll Bowers of Crumpler, Nicole contacts potentially qualify­ Brooks of Lansing, Kendra ing students after review­ Craven of West Jefferson, ing information about their Cierra Everette of West academic performance. Each Jefferson, Ashley Frye of student is asked to submit West Jefferson, Kathleen information about his/her Gammons of West Jefferson, GPA, interests, activities, Michael Graybeal of and future goals. Only stu,Warrensville, Cory Halsey of "oents with a B or better Jefferson, Kimberly Howell average are eligible. 8c Lee graduate Lexington, Va. - Mr. Benjamin W. Hicks received the BA degree on Thursday, June 2,2005, from Washington and Lee University graduating summa cum laude. Commencement ceremonies for more than 430 Washington and Lee students were held on the University's historic Front Lawn. Hicks double-majored in Classics and History. While at Washington and Lee, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society, LIFE (Lifestyle Information for Everyone), was a Shepherd Alliance intern and an R. E. Lee Scholar. He received the 2005 Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities, Jenks Scholarship (2004) for excellence in American History, Latin Department Award (2004) Blackburn recognized at LMU Awards Ceremony Harrogate,Tenn. - Evelyn Blackburn of Fleetwood, North Carolina, was recog­ nized at this year's student awards program at Lincoln Memorial University. In addition to receiving the Richard Weaver Scholarship, Evelyn also received the H.A. Whiton Memorial Scholarship for Girls. Evelyn is a 2004 graduate of Ashe County High School. She is the daughter of Larry and Joyce Blackburn. While at LMU, Evelyn is studying vet­ erinary technology. Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedi­ cated to providing educa­ tional experiences in the liberal arts and profession­ al studies. The main cam­ pus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more informa­ tion about the undergradu­ ate and graduate programs available at LMU, contact the Office of Admissions at 423-869-6280 or e-mail at admissions@lmunet.edu. UNC - Chapel Hill graduates and dean's list students from Ashe ington f amily Descendants Scholarship (2004) for excellence in American history. After graduation he will be attending Rutgers University to pursue a Ph.D. in Classics with a concentration Chapel Hill - More than recognized for outstanding in Interdisciplinary Classical Studies and Ancient History, 4,600 students earned bach­ academic achievement by after which he hopes to teach at elor's, master's doctoral or their selection for the dean's professional degrees from the list for spring 2005. the college level. Students are eligible for Hicks is the son of Mr. and University of North Carolina Mrs. Dewey Hicks of Lansing, at Chapel Hill during the May the list if they earn at least 15 commencement ceremo­ a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale NC. ny, which featured remarks while taking 15 or more let­ by the Rev. Peter Gomes of ter-grade credit hours. They are also eligible if they earn a Harvard University. it*' fi'ioll aionaJ ni i from Ashe 3.5 GPA while taking at least w RMHBMBWiNHHH BKHBW9W Jacob Crenshaw, County. receiving degrees 12 letter-grade credit hours. Students from Ashe were Misti Hose Goodman of grandson of Jim &' West Jefferson with a BS in County are Virginia Lee Jennette Dollar and Mike Clinical Laboratory Science Hoyle of Glendale Springs, & Kathy Severt, has and Virginia Lee Hoyle of Kirstin Lynn Hunt of Todd, Matthew Davis Parunak of been awarded "Student Glendale Springs with an AB in Journalism and Mass West Jefferson, Jennifer M. of the Year". He attends Communication. Scott of West Jefferson and Grace Christian School in In addition, more than Kimberly Brooke Taylor of Columbia, South Carolina. 5,200 Carolina students were Jefferson. Student of the Year in SC school Lansing UNC-W VFD says Deans List thank you We would like to thank our community for all the support shown to us over the past several years. The new officers look forward to working with the Ladies Auxiliary and the town of Lansing to better serve the residents of the Lansing community and the surrounding areas. An open house is being planned for sometime in July. Watch the Jefferson Post for details at a later date. Lansing Fire and Rescue election results held Monday June 6. Chief - Everett Adams Asst. Chiefs - Jeff Venable, Jim Eldreth Fire Captains - Eddie Adams, Jack Reedy, Brandon Shepherd Training Officers - Jeff Venable, Jack Reedy, Jimmy Ham Secretary - Treasurer, Sandy Adams Board of Directors President, Mike Hart Jack Vice-President, Reedy Secretary, Tom Ham Alternate, Jim Ham Chaplains, Max Henderson and Jeff Venable turing interviews with stu­ dents, alums, faculty, rare footage and archive photos. The emphasis of the docu­ mentary was Gardner-Webb, through a historical perspec­ tive, which was produced by two seniors, and debuted at graduation. Gardner-Webb is a private Baptist-affiliated university located in Boiling Springs, NC and the enrollment for the 2004-2005 academic year was nearly 4,000 students; which included undergradu­ ate, graduate, and first-pro­ fessional students. Gardner-Webb University offers a variety of degrees and concentration ranging from Associate Arts to the Doctorate level. Gardner Webb University is celebrating its 100th year as an institution dedicated to educational advancement in a Christian environment. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is pleased to announce the names of those Ashe County students making the dean's list for spring 2005 and have met the fol­ lowing criteria: students with 12-14 hours must earn a GPA of 3.4 or bet­ ter with no grade less than a B. Students with 15+ hours must earn a GPA of 3.2 or better with no grade less than a B. The stu­ dents are Kristen Nicole Beach of Jefferson, Ashley Brooke Miller of Jefferson, Emily Elizabeth Wetzel of Jefferson and Christina Nicole Williams of West Jefferson. The award is based upon spiritual growth, overall attitude and diligence in academics. He also serves as class president and cocaptain of his soccer team. 1°°* ACROSS TIME & PLACE MAPPING SOUTHERN IDENTITIES A LET S TALK ABOUT IT READING & DISCUSSION PROGRAM Every Other Wednesday at 3:00 pm in the Ashe County Public Library meeting room Call 846-2041 for more information )UNE 15: SONG OF SOLOMON TON I MORRiSON Fhu program Is funded with arrant from the North Carolina Humanities CONGRATULATIONS; FROM THE JEFFERSON P O S T T O LOCAL STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXCELLED IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. Ashe County Little Theatre presents Council, in collaboration with the North Carolina Center for the Book, a program of the state Library of North Carolina. Matching funds provided by the Friends of the Ashe County Library. 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To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 178 Editorial Good idea, bad location There is a clear need to develop alternate ways to generate electricity, as well as develop other forms of energy. There is good reason to believe peak production of oil has been reached, and the Age of Petroleum may well wind down in much less than a century. But there are good and bad ways to go about this. That is true concerning two well-intended, but poten­ tially damaging pieces of legislation introduced in the General Assembly ear­ lier this year. On March 9, Sen. John Garwood, R-Wilkes, intro­ duced a bill to exempt Ashe County—and only Ashe County—from the Ridge Law for the purpose of con­ structing wind-powered electricity generation equip­ ment on or near the top of our mountains. On March 23, Rep. Gene Wilson, RWatauga, introduced a com­ panion bill in the House of Representatives. Our first suggestion is that if these gentlemen from Watauga and Wilkes think that wind mills on mountains are attractive and necessary, they might have thought of first bless­ ing their home counties with them. Second, a generation ago the U.S. Department of Energy decided to experi­ ment with wind energy, and erected a huge wind mill on top of Howard's Knob at Boone. The monster rarely worked because of the high speed winds at that alti­ tude. When it did work, it interfered with television and radio reception—plus sounding like a large air­ plane taking off. After sev­ eral years, the wind mill shut down and then came down. There is no reason to think today's wind mills will work better on peaks than those in the past did. A problem is so many people think they are much smarter than the first set­ tlers of this region. Those old-timers knew that moun­ tain tops are not the place to build anything. The second problem is that government tends to think big. Actually, if every home had a relatively small wind mill generating power, it could produce far more electricity than "Mill-zilla" ever could. There is plen­ ty of wind at lower eleva­ tions, and there would be no impact on the beauty of the county. Reports from Raleigh suggest these two bills are buried in committee and are unlikely to ever see the Senate or House floor. We suggest readers might what to suggest to Sen. Garwood and Rep. "Wilson that they either cross out "Ashe" and insert one of their home counties—or withdraw the bills completely. e. u I'm Here to xipdate your Home (security system Jefferson Member: N.C. 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Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Emotion and reason To the Editor: Seems recent letters to the editor by Kershaw Getty and I have struck a few nerves. It appears that there is often a propensity to replace logic with emotion. Ed Kline views the current administration as divisive but fails to remember a country even more divided in 2000, after eight years of the Clinton Animal House admin­ istration. A result of emotional ties to the party of his choice? His assumption non Christians are looked upon as second class citizens lacks merit. I'm not a Christian and I feel no resentment or bias from people who are. Christians have more obstacles to overcome dealing with prejudice then Muslims for instance, who've attained exalted status as people go to extremes to demonstrate that they are not prejudiced. Of course most Muslims world­ wide consider non Muslims less than human but that's okay—today! He disapproves of John Bolton being appointed to UN ambassador. Bolton is a take charge type who can prob­ ably shake up the miscreants in that cornucopia of corrup­ tion. What's wrong with send­ ing in an expediter as opposed to a lackey who accepts the sta­ tus quo along with his or her paycheck? Could it be because he is appointed by the present President? Logic or emotion? He praises the fourteen sen­ ators who've essentially robbed the senate of it's authority. Somehow they've assumed that the minority rules. A new and dangerous concept.The major­ ity party has the constitution­ al right to change the rules as they see fit. Personally I'm disgusted with the spineless senators who turned on their own party to appease the whining oppo­ sition. No point in going into the filibuster thing again. The talking heads on television seem to provide the undis­ puted last word on the subject to many people. Cleda Wilcox who is obviously proud of her Democratic party affiliation, claims that "most people know that the rich have tax breaks". In her words, "I beg your par­ don", how do they know? Do they have access to the tax re­ turns of the rich? Do all these people know rich people who share their personal informa­ tion with them? Could be, but I'd wager that this privileged knowledge comes from the— TV! She took exception to Mr. Getty's suggesting it's not gov­ ernment's role to look after the poor. Last time I checked we still had a Constitution. I wel­ come anyone to show me that section that provides for gov­ ernment helping the poor, pro­ viding, jobs, aid to dependant mothers, (earned?) income tax credits, medical care, drugs, or any of the myriad of socialist programs that have been ad­ opted by politicians whose only concern is staying in office. The typical class warfare mantra, "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer" is losing it's effectiveness as many in this country realize it is more smoke and mirrors than reality. What defines rich? More importantly, what defines poor? Some arbi­ trary figure, some faceless bu­ reaucrat dreamed up, saying if you earn less than that amount you're poor? Hogwash! There's constant praise for educators and the educational system. Is not education the key to a future free from poverty? Are the poor being denied the abil­ ity to attend school? If so let's do something about it straight away so we can eliminate pov­ erty? Blaming the rich is right in line with all the other psycho babble so many rely on today to rationalize their own shortcom­ ings. Ms. Wilcox thinks the ad­ ministration is using the media to deceive the people. History repeats itself.The Clintonistas used the media for eight years to cover a multitude of bizarre incidences from Clinton's bim­ bo eruptions, to Attorney Gen­ eralissimo, Janet Reno's, direct violation of the posse comitatus act of 1878, using federal "advi­ sors" while directing the fiery annihilation of David Karesh and all the other men, women and children residing in the compound at Waco. Now there's something that warrants emotion since no logic can explain it! Craig Dudley feels I was displeased with Susan Phil- UW SKIPPER \T*5 WOT TRUE VHKT -TRTEV 5*9 THIS PL*CC , ts IT 7 PAGE 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 OF COURSE N°T LITTLE SUWWTLV RFTTEPh (**>£ N SVT RWT BACK t YOU'LL HEAR A TALEsystem of government is cloud­ ed in unsubstantiated theories that stem from the particular disillusionment of individuals or groups who depend on that lips letter. Wrong! I strong­ government to sustain their ly disagree with what she wellness. Little if anything of wrote(writes?) but she neither US history and government pleases or displeases me. Mr is taught to children in the Dudley has been subjected to government controlled school made for TV realities like "Mis­ system these days, so it stands sion Accomplished". I have to reason that the grey ar­ never seen that show or any of eas persist. There seems to be the patently childish so called enough local interest in what reality shows except maybe in government does or does not do a brief moment of channel surf­ to suggest the formation of a ing. I've seen enough news to discussion group that could do determine that it's biased far real research into what is fact to the left. Those on the left and what is fiction, then share with others, should praise this media trait these findings instead of trying to deny it. on some predetermined time He opposes proposed changes schedule. I know individuals in in social security. Social secu­ this county who are well versed rity has been so grossly mis­ in the history and operation of represented from the day the our government. For those of whole scheme was concocted, you who like to quote scripture, that unless one takes consider­ there are some in this county able time to research it's long who are capable of assisting shameful history nothing said you in using the right quotes for the right situations. We would make sense. Mr. Dudley assumes that I might even coax a rich person have friends in big business. from Ashe to participate if we Thanks for telling me. Now if I guarantee no hostility toward can just figure out who they are them. We can agree to disagree. I I might convince them to show me their tax returns. His letter can think of no better example attacks the rich. What's wrong of this than the relationship with being rich? I wish I were. many have with editor Jim I just happen to lack the brains Thompson. He and I probably and the drive to become so. could not agree on the time of What am I supposed to do, hate day but I respect his fairness someone who is smarter and in printing editorials from both works harder than me? I didn't ends of the political spectrum think that was the American as well as letters from myself way. Mr. Dudley bemoans the and others with opinions dia­ fact that minimum wage hasn't metrically in opposition to his been raised recently. own. Maybe he would be inter­ One of the craziest concepts ested in heading up the afore­ to come out of the Washington mentioned discussion group. snake pit we call congress was How about it Jim? the minimum wage law. When Bill Reed III a employer hires an employee Crumpler for a government mandated minimum wage, he is essen­ tially telling that employee, I'm paying you the absolute least I have to pay you by law. Can he expect any more than a minimum amount of work in return? Every time minimum wage increases, the essentials To the Editor: In many countries, people that minimum wage employ­ ees and the rest of us not so are asking, "What is the value rich folks depend on escalate in of democracy when I am still costs proportionally. Nothing living in poverty? Who is really beats a free enterprise system benefiting from our 'democ­ with supply and demand, and racy"*? Millions of Americans competition, governing wages play by the rules and are los­ and costs. I quote Mr Dudley, ing. They are running harder, "American capitalism won't but slipping behind, and the produce a just society in which gap between them and prosper­ all can enjoy the fruits of their ous America has reached huge proportions. They pay little at­ labor." Sounds like something out tention to politics. They don't of Marx and Engels Commu­ believe their concerns will ever nist Manifesto. How do I re­ be addressed by the governing spond to that level of dislike elites. We know the system is for the system that has made rigged against us. Believe it us the most blessed nation on or not, the United States now the planet? Is the writer sug­ ranks the highest among the gesting we adopt the European highly developed countries in system of socialism which has each of the seven measures of produced high unemployment inequality. Could there ever be and stagnant financial growth, a successful, progressive ver­ or the communist system that sion of Fox News where this really does produce a super would be covered? I don't think rich and a dirt poor citizenry, so. Fox appeals to mostly angry with nothing in between? I'm white men, while liberals don't at a loss. He determined that get that worked up. The minimum wage hasn't the framers of the Constitu­ tion "realized there would be a been raised since 1997 and the need to interpret and arbitrate Republicans recently defeated requiring judges". I'd like the an effort to increase it. Mean­ while, the base salary of the source of this information. My number's listed! In fact members of Congress who vot­ there were a number of cau­ ed down the wage increase is tions against allowing the judi­ $162,100. After those members ciary to usurp the power of the of congress leave office they legislature, by such notables as get a lifetime pension equal to James Madison and Thomas their earnings while in office. Huge financial institutions Jefferson. Mr. Dudley assumes that I consider myself one of like MBNA, the credit card gi­ the normal people. Nobody has ant that is the biggest contrib­ ever accused me of being nor­ utor to Bush's two campaigns mal, nor do I wish to "judge the for the White House, succeed judges" as he implies. That task in getting Congress and Bush should be left up to the full sen­ to limit personal bankruptcies, ate in it's normal duty to con­ making it harder for families to sent and confirm. It is unfor­ get a fresh start and a second tunate that so much about our chance. Letters to the Editor Value of democracy Bush's round of tax cuts has brought the United States tax code closer to a system under which income from savings and investments would not be taxed at all and revenues for public services would be raised exclusively from taxes on work­ ing people. One of the most ea­ ger right-wing class warriors in Washington is quoted as predicting no capital gains tax, no dividends tax, no estate tax, and no tax on interest. One of Bush's enduring legacies will be to have replaced estate tax­ es on the wealthy with a sweat tax on their gravediggers. Laws roll downhill to crush the scrambling underclass, the estimated 80 million Ameri­ cans unable to pay their bills. Think about what it means to limit personal bankruptcies, in­ hibit class-action suits against toxic employers, protect chemi­ cal polluters from liability law­ suits, and cap settlements in personal injury cases. It means trying to eliminate what little protection of ordinary citizens retain against corporations that cheat, exploit, injure, poi­ son their air and water, trap them in hopeless jobs, renege on their health care and default on their pensions. It means strip­ ping leverage from the people who have no leverage to spare. Republicans govern to defraud the majority, so they must con­ stantly create sideshows with which to manipulate the voting public. During recent elections these diversionary issues have included flag burning and gay marriage. In 2006, Republicans will be waving the bloody ban­ ner of illegal immigration. The purpose of government is to bring the greatest good to the greatest number. The goal of politicians should be to find and achieve this end, by direct­ ing the national will in such a way as to bring it about. There is no purpose for politics other than the satisfying of their public. The only public I see being satisfied in America is corporate and wealthy. It is a given that when complaining about what out gov't does you will hear the reply that while the problem may be so it is bet­ ter here than anywhere else. It is curious to hear some speak about this with little experi­ ence or information. They re­ peat what they hear. It should be a requirement that anyone saying such a thing should have spent time in several Eu­ ropean countries. I think we need to abandon some of the rules we have been given like not making waves and pretending that every­ thing is alright and that we can continue to live like we are ac­ customed to. If we don't change how we are living on this planet I suspect that soon we will not have a life worth living. Craig Dudley Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and commu­ nity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for pub­ lication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808. ' West Jefferson. NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 FROM THE FRONT George Hamilton IV to bring message at Singing on the Mountain on June 26 GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN—Few moun­ tain traditions are older than that of communities coming together to give thanks, and one of the oldest such gath­ erings in the Southern Ap­ palachians is held each year on the fourth Sunday in June outside of Linville. An au­ thentic mix of camp meeting, family reunion and dinner on the grounds, thousands are expected to congregate on Sunday, June 26, for the 81st annual "Singing on the Mountain" at Grandfather Mountain. George Hamilton IV of the Grand Ole Opry will bring the message for the 81st "Singing." Known as the "Ambassador of Country Music," George has a power­ ful testimony with wonderful stories about how he has car­ ried his music and his faith to all corners of the world. Es­ pecially moving is his tale of how a trip to the Soviet Union in 1974 helped him appreci­ ate what it means to sacrifice for one's beliefs and how the people he met behind the Iron Curtain inspired him to ma­ ture as a Christian. "As I get older—my fam­ ily, the Lord and music are the three main things to me," said Hamilton. "And they all intersect at Grandfather STATE UNIVERSITY" ASi l STATE UNIVERSII \ UNIVI A&T Mountain on the fourth Sun­ day in June." The Greenes will host over a dozen top Gospel perform­ ers for the event, including The Whisnants from Morganton, who will perform their current #1 hit "God's Bigger Than That." Other performers include saxophone great Boots Ran­ dolph, The Primitive, The Cockman Family, The Gos­ pel Enforcers, Amantha Mill, Evelyn Conner, Julie, David Scott and Wings of Grace. The "Singing on the Moun­ tain" is held out-of-doors in a large meadow at the base of 6,000-foot Grandfather Mountain. Music lasts from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a break at mid-day for the mes­ sage. Some families bring lawn chairs and picnics and make a day of seeing old friends and enjoying perfor­ mances by top Southern Gos­ pel groups. Admission to the "Sing­ ing on the Mountain" is free, and primitive camping (with­ out hookups) is available on the grounds. Grandfather Mountain is located on US Highway 221, one mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway at Linville, North Carolina. For Photo by Hugh Morton more information, phone 800George Hamilton IV will bring the message at Singing on the 468-7325 or visit the Web at Mountain on June 26. www.grandfather.com. Wayne Henderson Festival set for Grayson State Park The 11th Annual Wayne C. Hender­ son Music Festival and Guitar Com­ petition will be held on Saturday, June 18—rain or shine! The event is held at the Grayson Highlands State Park, located on US 58, about a 30 minute drive west of the juncture with Rt 16 at Mouth of Wilson, Va. The Music Festival will feature Ed­ die Pennington, widely recognized as one of the greatest living thumb-style guitarists. Other performers wi)J be The Elkville String Band, Acoustic Heritage, The Cana Ramblers, Ander­ son & Strickland, and Wayne Hender­ son and Friends, Jeff Little & Randy Greer. There will also be two competitions: guitar and mandolin. The event opens with the guitar competition at 10:30 a.m., and closes with Wayne Hender­ son, Jeff Little and Randy Greer play­ ing, starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $10 a person plus a $3 parking fee. Children under 12 are ad­ mitted free. Children's activities will More information on Lhe Festival location and program are on the web page: www.waynehenderson.org. Wayne Henderson Post file photo Theatre continued from front page theatre. Although she miss­ es the sacred choral music sung by the nun's chorus, she is having a blast with the role of Elsa Schraeder. Her goal is to make the character of Elsa a memo­ rable one and to make the audience see what Georg Von Trapp saw in her. Tom Fowler, long time Little Theatre veteran, is re­ prising his 1986 role as Max Detweiler. Tom is thrilled to get another chance to bring the scheming, yet lovable Max to the stage. Jan Gambill, Beth Ball Kelleher, and Edie Miller were all part of that first production. Jan was direc- tor, producer, and a member of the chorus. While noting that both 1986 and 2005 have great casts, Jan also admits that her role today does not bring with it quite the same pressure that she felt before. Beth and Edie are back in the nun's chorus and are active members of the Little Theatre. Yet another interest­ ing long time commitment to the Ashe County Little Theatre can be found in the roles played by Grady and Jane Lonon. In 1986 they played the roles of Captain Von Trapp and Maria; today they have taken on the roles of director and producer - in charge of everything that happens in a production, from beginning to end! From a talented and com­ mitted cast to the profes­ sional musical direction of Michael Bell and his orches­ tra, this classical musical production promises to be the highlight of the summer. If you haven't already done so, make your plans today to attend one or more of this summer's performances of The Sound of Music. Eve­ ning shows will be held June 23, 24, 25 and 27, with curtain at 7:30 nightly. A Sunday matinee will be of­ fered June 26, with curtain at 2:00. Reserved seating for The Sound of Music is available in advance from the Ashe County Arts Council. Tick­ ets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students; they are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center, either in person, or by phone at 336-846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. For more information please call The Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846ARTS. tohfetiX-1 Pork Photo by Linda Burchette llene Stump, left, of the Jefferson ECA, and Joyce Rea, right, of the Nathan's Creek ECA, recently presented the annual Northwest District ECA youth scholarship to Casey Richardson, a senior at Ashe County High School. ACHS senior wins ECA Scholarship Each year the North­ will help with obtaining west District Extension my education. I'm glad and Community Associa­ that they thought I would tion presents two schol­ be a good investment for arships to further the them. I know it's very education of two individ­ competitive and I'm glad uals. One scholarship is people have faith in me to presented to a youth who get it done and I'm going is currently a senior in to put it to good use." high school, and the other Richardson plans to at­ scholarship is presented tend NC State to study to an individual who has agriculture. She is the completed high school daughter of Cathy Rich­ and has had a break in ardson of Jefferson and his/her education and Donny Richardson of wishes to further it. Crumpler. Her grand­ The purpose of the parents are Lillian and scholarship is to assist Willard Richardson of students in earning a de­ Crumpler and Garrol and gree at any North Caroli­ Bobby Ogle of Wytheville, na College in any field of Va. study, with priority given The scholarship award to Family and Consumer was presented recently to Sciences. Each scholar­ Richardson at the Agricul­ ship award is $600. tural Services Center in Ashe County High Jefferson by llene Stump, School senior Casey Rich­ Jefferson, and Joyce Rea, ardson is the recipient of Nathan's Creek. Both are the youth scholarship. presidents of their respec­ "Applicants in our tive E.CA organizations. county "competed -with ap­ Applications for the plicants from the district, scholarships are available which includes 14 coun­ beginning in December at ties," said Carolyn Shep­ the Cooperative Exten­ herd, Extension Agent, sion Ashe County Center, Family and Consumer JobLink, Ashe County Sciences with the Ashe High School, and Wilkes County Extension Office. Community College Ashe "This is a very competitive Campus. Awards are an­ scholarship. Ashe County nounced in the spring. "A local scholarship residents have received at least six of the schol­ committee of ECA lead­ arships in the past eight ers choose the applica­ years. This speaks highly tions that will represent of our applicants. We are Ashe County," said Shep­ herd. "These applications very proud of Casey." "I'm very thankful to are then sent to another receive this scholarship," district of ECA leaders to said Casey Richardson. choose the winner from "It means a lot to me and the district." NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON Blue Ridge — bv Judicial Sales Procedures continued from front page ship Conference, a week-long leadership development con­ ference at Belmont Abby Col­ lege sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric. Participants at the annu­ al meeting enjoyed exhibits from Blue Ridge Electric in­ cluding information, electric safety demonstrations, Blue JIVE ION A Ridge Energies, and BREMCare for electric and fuel bill assistance. Blue Ridge Electric and Ashe Memorial Hospital also sponsored a health fair with free screenings and health care information. Lots of people took advantage of this excellent opportunity to get a checkup on cholesterol, bone density, height and weight, blood pressure, and more. During the business meet­ ing, children had the oppor­ tunity to play on inflatable air games, enjoy bubbles, bal­ loons, a puppet show, and get free fingerprint identification kits. JA Ruvu • VUMI I Roves, PUC, ATTOMIYS 202 EAST MA» STWIT, P O 0*A*M 67,WUT JVFMSO*. Host* CMOUMA 2W94 <W2M.717JFAX(U»)Jtt-S STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS owned by the Town of West Jefferson There is located on the above-described property a commercial building, containing approximately 3.685 square feet with a lobby area, conference room. 2 offices, break room, vestibule, bank vault, restrooms and mechanical room. VALUABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY by Judicial Sales Procedures IDA continued from front page a Social Security card, have earned income (full or parttime), save at least $1,000, and participate in the family finance program. When the IDA program was first introduced to the Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners last February, Hill told the board that it is getting harder for the work­ ing poor to get things they need like a first home, post secondary education, or to start up a small business. This program offers a finan­ cial literacy program to help participants learn how to budget finances, apply for a home loan, and save money. "You can think of the selfesteem this builds in a per­ son when they finally real­ ize they're able to save, and save each month money they didn't think they could save, and use to get a home loan, Hill told the board. "We're excited about the chance to help people with a hand up rather than a hand out, and help them find resources in society they didn't think were open to them." There are IDA programs in 47 states, with 23 in North Carolina alone. Ashe Coun­ ty's program is sponsored by the Ashe County Partnership for Children. In Alleghany, sponsors are the Northwest Alliance Program for Rural Carolinas and New River Community Partners. Money for the program comes from state and federal grants as well as private foundations and contributions. Sherry Scott, case man­ ager for the National Emer­ gency Grant program, said the Riverview Learning Cen­ ter will start up again in July with classes. New computers and equipment are being in­ stalled and renovations are complete. "We are working to de­ velop a one-stop service cen­ ter at Riverview Community Center like we have at Fam­ ily Central with the same services and information," Scott said. To help Riverview Com­ munity Center with muchneeded operating funds for the computer center, an eBay fundraiser is available. For a fee, the fundraiser organizers will provide pictures, listing,, selling and shipping through eBay. Fees depend on the val­ ue of the item, from 5 to 15 percent of the sale price. For more informa­ tion about the IDA pro­ gram, call Bud Hill at 982-4588 or email him at: successhighwayida@yahoo. com. Pursuant to a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson at Its regular meeting held on Thursday. 5 May 2005. the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the location of the property being sold, at 2:00 o'dock p.m on the 8th day of July, 2005, the lands conveyed to the Town of Wesl Jefferson m that certain deed from First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, dated 25 August, which appears of record m the Ashe County Public Registry m Book 301, at page 1811, the same lying and being in West Jefferson Township, the Town of West Jefferson. Ashe County, North Carolina BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe located at tha intersection of the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221) and the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road and running thence with the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road S 73 dog. 00' 14" W 1S2.15 feet to an existing iron pipe, the southeast corner of United Landmark, Inc.; thence with the eastern line of United Landmark, Inc. N 17 deg 10' 44" W 149.96 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southorn line of Prefco V Limited Partnership; thence with the southern line of Prefco V Limited Partnership N 72 deg. 58" 35" E 182.59 foot to an existing iron pipe in the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221); thence with the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue S 17 deg. 00' 40" E 150.05 feet to an existing Iron pipe, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0.628 acre, more or less, according to the survey by Henry Munroe Hobson, RLS, Andrews 8i Hobson, dated July 29, 2002. i ! Iu 11 Conveniently located in Downtown West Jefferson at intersection of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221 Business) and Buck Mountain Road At the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash, or good check, deposit in the amount of five (6%) per cent of the amount of the bid. Tho sale will be subject to the upset bids procedures of the North Carolina Judicial sale procedures and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson This the 3rd day of June. 2005 Jimmy D Reeves Attorney for the Town of West Jefferson For more information, cad Jim Reeves or Ken McFayden, West Jefferson Town Manager (336)246-3551. �PACK 6 TUESDAY, JUNE 14. *005 June llft—June 15* Rising Stare Wrestling C amp 9 am-noon at ACMS; S60 June 13-16 High Country Hoops Camps for Boys at ACHS; directed by: Marc Payne 8 am-noon Rising 3"1 thru rising 6* graders 1:00pm—4:00pm Rising 7th thru rising 10* graders *Varsity basketball playere are needed to help worts the stations and coach the teams in the morning(3"1 through 6* gradere) and referee games in the afternoon (7* through 10* gradere). This is agreat opportunity for playere to learn through teaching. June 13"'—June 16* The Player's Edge Soccer CampRising 'thru rising 3"* gradere 9:00—noon at BRE Soccer Field; $35 JV/Vareity Ciirls Basketball Team Camp at UNC-Oeensboro Wrsity Boys Basketball at UNC-Charlotte BLAST *Workout on June 14 and June 16 to prepare for The Bobby Lutz Tournament This week in local sports E-mail us: Edilor»*Uh'Jeffer»onPoM.coni Sports camp season in county Photos by Shane Hopkins The ACHS Tennis Camp had a very good turnout last week, with 18 high school students and 21 elementary and middle school students. Camp Instructors were from Deer Valley Racquet Club in Boone. Camp Director and ACHS Women's Tennis Coach Vickie Herman commented, "This was a very well attended camp. We've been doing these for seven years, and tennis has really grown. It's great to see the youth of the county learning to play tennis. It's a game for a lifetime." Photos by Shane Hopkins Forty rising seventh and eighth graders attended the Rising Stars Basketball Camp at Ashe County Middle School last week. Silver boys' coach Harry Calloway stated, "We had an ex­ cellent group of young players. They worked hard and learned a lot. We're optimistic about what went on during the camp and about the future." Photos by Shane Hopkins The first week of The Player's Edge Soccer Camp at Blue Ridge Elementary School brought 39 kids out to work on their game. Last week was for fourth graders through eighth grad­ ers, and the concentration was on the fundamentals: ball control and passing. First through third graders get their turn this week, and it's expected that 60 plus campers will be par­ ticipating. The Youth Soccer season's draft will be on July 1, so if you haven't registered your child, please call Mike Eldreth (384-4500) this week. He will also be running a free open soccer clinic every Tuesday night in July, from 6-8 p.m. at Blue Ridge Elementary School for all ages to work on their skills. "" -T, Photos by Shane Hopkins Thirty-five rising seventh and eighth graders from Ashe County Middle School came out for the four-day Rising Stars Cheerleading Camp last week. The group will be split into two teams, Blue and Silver, for the up­ coming football season. One of the Blue squad's coaches, Michelle Baldwin, stated, "We had a lot of help from (ACHS varsity coach) Rachel Shepherd and the varsity cheerleading squad. The girls learned a dance, cheers and stunting. We got a real good start for the football season, and the girls are well on their way to becoming very good cheer­ leading squads." And more sports events... Diamond Stars Baseball & Softball Camp Monday, June 27—Thursday, June 30 8:30am-l1:30am Who is eligible? Boys and girls that will be rising 4th grad­ ers through rising 9lh graders. Location: Ashe County High School Camp Directors: ACHS Coaches Bill Key and Ronnie Pruitt. Coach Key has been the Huskies varsity softball coach for six years and has coached in the Ashe County School System for 17 years. Coach Pruitt has been the Huskies varsity baseball coach for two years and previously was a JV and assistant varsity coach at Matthews High School. Cost: $40.00 pre-registration, $50.00 on day of camp. (Checks made out to Bill Key or Ronnie Pruitt and sent to PO Box 450 West Jefferson, NC 28694) What to bring: Participants are required to bring their own equipment (cleats, bat, glove, pants, sliding shorts, etc.) Camp Goal: To teach the basic fundamentals of baseball and softball; game competition. Special Info: A limited accident/illness policy will be pro­ vided at the camp. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Bill Key (846-2906) or Coach Ronnie Pruitt (977-9714). Husky Football Camp Husky Football Camp is coming up next week for rising 3rd through 10,h graders at ACHS from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. daily. Look for registration forms in Friday's paper. Ashe County Junior Tennis League June 13—June 27 Every Monday & Wednesday 10am-12pm at ACHS tennis courts $10 Registration fee Elementary through High School students Instructors: Salem Kirven (Deer Valley Racquet Club & ASU Tennis Team) Vickie Herman (ACHS Ladies' Tennis Coach) and Players from ACHS Tennis Teams •Classes for beginners up to advanced players. There is no mandatory attendance requirement— come out and play any time you can. Call Vickie Herman (877-5656) for more information. Photos by Shane HopKinf The 15,h annual Mighty Mites basketball camp had 67 y°u"|j players in attendance last week, from Kindergarten throuf! fourth grade. They learned basic skills and got to play som games. The season will start in mid-December. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS 4-H Canoe Race results The 2005 Ashe County 4-H New River Canoe Race was a huge success this year. The highest number of boats (106) ill the Race's 25 year history paddled the 5 mile route from Zaloos Canoes to New River State Park on Saturday, June 4. Prizes, drawings, and tro­ phies were all awarded by the committee and a special com­ memorative plaque designed by Phil Worth, committee member, was presented in recognition of 25 years of fund raisings for the 4-H Scholar­ ship Fund. Thanks and much appreci­ ation go to all donors, volun­ teers, racers, and the commu­ nity for a great 25 years. —Julie Landry Ashe County Extension Director 0:59:56 DAVID BARKSDALE & SCOTT WEEKS IND BUS NOV BOWERS TRUCKING DAVID BOWERS & JOHNNY REEDY 1:00:13 IND BUS NOV AEP 1:05:22 MARK SMITH & DEEDEE SMITH IND BUS NOV SHATLEY SPRINGS 1:23:03 IND BUS NOV ASHE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 2:18:59 ANGALA TARLTON & MISTY HOHMAN JR EXP CORY JOHNSON & KHIA MYERS 1:03:48 JR NOV CORY JOHNSON & KHIA MYERS 0:59:17 JR NOV ERIC ADAMS & CODY BLEVINS 1:02:29 JR NOV DELANEY THOMAS & ALEX KATZ 1:16:01 JR NOV JENNIFER JOHNSON & ABBY ROOTS 1:21:28 JR NOV JENNIFER JOHNSON & ABBY ROOTS 1:27:44 JR NOV SEQUOYAH HAGER & REDWOLF HAGER 1:33:30 JR NOV KATE CONLEY & LEIGHANN DICKINSON 1:33:45 JR NOV ADAM PINKERTON & BRETT BEASLEY 1:42:28 JR NOV WILL HURLEY & JESSE DISHMAN 1:46:02 JR/SR EXP SAM BONDS & TRAVIS GOBBLE 0:45:39 JR/SR EXP BOB DESANTO & ADRIAN HAMPTON 0:49:47 JR/SR EXP DWAYNE LITTLE & TYLER LITTLE 0:49:57 JR/SR EXP ADRIAN HAMPTON & JACOB CHAPPEL 0:50:49 JR/SR EXP KEVIN MOORE & JONATHAN MOORE 0:52:21 JR/SR EXP MARK POTEAT & CLINT POTEAT 0:53:45 90 58 76 89 42 94 88 .103 26 92 15 46 52 32 72 8 99 BOAT# 27 107 98 75 5 3 82 81 85 9 CLASS CI MEN EXP CI MEN EXP CI MEN EXP CI MEN NOV CI MEN NOV CI WMN EXP CI WMN EXP CI WMN EXP CI WMN EXP C2 CHAMP 34 C2CHAMP 101 C2 MEN EXP 83 C2 MEN EXP 25 C2 MEN EXP 48 C2 MEN NOV 43 C2 MEN NOV 1 C2 MEN NOV 96 C2 MEN NOV 91 C2 MEN NOV 105 C2 MIX EXP 31 C2 MIX EXP 38 C2 MIX EXP 18 C2 MIX EXP 21 C2 MIX EXP 37 C2 MIX EXP 87 C2 MIX EXP 74 C2 MIX EXP 70 C2 MIX EXP 93 C2 MIX EXP 65 C2 MIX EXP 60 C2 MIX EXP 71 C2 MIX EXP 57 C2 MIX EXP 97 C2 MIX EXP 49 C2 MIX EXP 41 C2 MIX NOV 20 C2 MIX NOV 17 C2 MIX NOV 61 C2 MIX NOV 51 C2 MIX NOV 14 C2 MIX NOV 13 C2 MIX NOV 29 C2 WMN EXP 69 C2 WMN EXP 54 C2 WMN NOV 16 C2 WMN NOV 19 C2 WMN NOV 28 IND BUS EXP 55 53 IND BUS EXP IND BUS EXP 73 IND BUS EXP 78 47 IND BUS EXP IND BUS EXP 77 4 IND BUS NOV IND BUS NOV NAME TIME SAM BONDS 0:49:30 JACK LAMARRE 0:49:54 MARK POTEAT 0:54:55 MATT EDWARDS 1:02:28 ZEKE SCOTT 1:05:07 NANCI LAMARRE 0:56:55 NICOLE CHURCH 1:03:13 JAMIE ANDERSON 1:03:36 CAROL NATHAN 1:08:37 JACK & NANCI LAMARRE 0:44:53 TOM TOMLINSON & JAY TOMLINSON, JAMES 0:47:03 SAM BONDS & JEFF GOBBLE 0:45:58 DAVE CARSON & AARON WHITE 0:50:15 BOB DE SANTO & BRAD JACOT 0:51:47 SYDNEY JONES & SAM BRADLEY 0:53:15 LOREN MEADOR & DANE RICKETTS 1:03:09 BOB DESEUTELS & RICK ECKLUND 1:03:35 JON BLACKWELDER & J. McLEAN 1:17:43 DANE RICKETS & LOREN MEADOR 1:28:04 STAN CROSS & JOY PROCTOR DISQ JEFF GOBBLE & CARLEAN GOBBLE 0:45:38 CHUCK HOLLAR & CAROL NATHAN 0:48:03 JANE RAN KINS & CHARLIE SWENGROS 0:49:33 JANE RAN KINS & CHARLIE SWENGROS 0:51:04 DOUG JOHNSON & SHERRI JOHNSON 0:51:48 JEREMY TEED & LAURA TEED 0:55:02 PAT TAYLOR & LILANI TAYLOR 0:56:20 PAT CONSIDINE & ALICE CONSIDINE 0:56:50 MONTIE HAMBY & RACHEL HAMBY 0:57:31 TRACY DEVOE & LIAM SHANNON & DUDE 1:00:40 JUNIOR MILLER & MELISSA 1:01:00 MILLER ERIKA HAMBY & CHRISTOPHER DION 1:02:42 PAUL WETZEL & EVELYN WETZEL 1:11:20 TAYLER SHANNON & TOMMIE CAMBELL 1:11:24 DEREK JONES & ANGELA BROCK 1:23:01 LORA ASBURY & STEVEN HUDSON 0:55:04 AMBER PACK & AARON WHITE 0:58:38 HOLLY HODGES & JASON FAIRCLOTH 1:07:25 AMY SEVERT & DAVID GREGORY 1:09:05 LANCE CAMPBELL & LINDA CAMPBELL 1:11:45 DON HAGER & KATHLEEN HAGER 1:23:48 HOWARD PETERSON & SUSAN PETERSON 1:24:29 NICOLE CHURCH & JAMIE 0:54:13 ANDERSON TARA SHANNON & JULIA CONSIDINE 1:07:45 KRIS SHAAK & KERRY DIAZ 1:07:44 JEN HAGER & SHERRIN HAGER 1:32:05 ANGALA TARLTON & MISTY HOHMAN 1:40:54 GAMEWELL MECHANICAL 0:44:44 JEFF & TRAVIS GOBBLE 0:53:30 SHATLEY SPRINGS MCFARLAND 0:56:57 CHARLES FRANKLIN & KARLHEINZ ROSEMAN ANNETTE McCLEARY 0:57:34 BUILDING DESIGN ANNETTE McCLEARY & SHAWN McCLEARY 0:58:12 SHATLEY SPRINGS PRUITT CONSTRUCTION 1:00:30 MICKEY & MIKEY PRUITT SHATLEY SPRINGS 0:55:58 LEXINGTON STATE BANK 11 44 30 36 JR/SR EXP 102 JR/SR EXP 50 JR/SR EXP 6 JR/SR NOV 67 JR/SR NOV 35 JR/SR NOV 86 JR/SR NOV 62 84 12 45 10 79 40 104 33 MEN KAYAK MEN KAYAK MEN KAYAK MEN KAYAK MEN KAYAK MEN KAYAK MEN KAYAK SPEC CLASS SPEC CLASS 59 SPEC CLASS 95 SPEC CLASS 68 7 63 100 80 64 2 23 66 22 39 WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK WMN KAYAK SCOTT BALLARD & CAM BALLARD 0:56:13 STEVE KATZ & AUSTIN KATZ 1:04:33 CARLA & RORY PINKERTON & SAMMY 1:12:22 RONNIE HALL & ALLEN HALL 0:52:54 DREW MARTIN & JEFF MARTIN 0:54:08 BILL GULLIVER & LAURA GULLIVER 1:01:00 WILLIAM BUCHANAN & MEGHAN JOHNSON 1:40:07 JACK LAMARRE 0:46:27 CHUCK HOLLAR 0:47:27 DEREK MILLER 0:49:15 JIM SHEPHERD 0:51:30 JD DOOLEY 0:52:40 EDDY BAKEBERG 0:53:53 MICHAEL WARD 1:03:04 DREW KATZ DISQ CAROL COULTER & NANCY SHANNON 1:02:40 THOMAS WORTH & JUNE WORTH 1:04:05 SEAN FINNERAN & PAULA FINNERAN 1:06:35 APRIL HAIGHT 0:47:29 DIANE LITTLEFIELD 0:50:24 NANCY LAMARRE 0:53:25 JANEL SEELY 0:53:30 LYNN WORTH 0:55:24 LAUREE PELT 0:56:17 KATHY LAMARRE 0:59:59 JERRY LANCTO 1:01:28 SHERRI JOHNSON 1:02:40 JEAN H. MOXLEY 1:03:47 ANGIE WARD 1:16:11 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR POIZES! TH I S W E E K ' S B O N U S T O T A L T Pick the winner of the race & win $20! —1 Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official ]efferson Post I NASCAR Form Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Race Michigan </00 Michigan International Speedway 06-19-05 Race Winner 2nd Place, 3rd Place Your Name Your Address. City Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson •KteliilWijl PIT STOP FPU PRIZE? ftULK 1. Must be 21 years old or older to enter. 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. 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Please Send To Blind Box Care of: Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) DIRECTOR OF HOME CARE AGENCY CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail, classified @jeffersonpost.c om Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANKYOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it Illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, tlnanclal status or national origin Includes children un­ der the age ot tft living wllh parents or legal custodians. pregnant women A people securing custody of chll dren under IB. This news paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is In violation of the' law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain ot discrimination call HUD toll-free at Appalachian/Brian Estates is interviewing applicants for a position as the Director of Brian Estates Assist­ ed Services, a licensed home care agency providing in home aide services to our residents. Applicant must be a registered nurse, preferable with supervisory experience in a home care agency. Apply in person at A/BE, 163 Shadowline Drive. Boone, phone 828-264-1006 or email appalachLanSehPie*health.net with re­ sume to schedule In­ terview. The toll-telephone number lor the hearing impaired Is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Found 429 on B.H. Duncan Rd Off Hwy 88 near Donnelly's Store in Creston. Very Sweet Tempered Honey Colored Spayed Female Dog About 9 Yrs. Old. She Had Mammary Tumors Which Have Now Been Surgically Removed. She Really .Wants To Go Home. Please Call 336-385-9233 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services Will Babysit In My Home In Warrensville Area. Full or Part Time. Infants up. Experienced. Call Ann 384-2343 Will stay with elderly Good references and years of experience. Call 982-2210 Youth career coach will join youth development team in implementing yearround program for economically disadvan­ taged 16-21 year olds in Alleghany County. Will assist youth within group and individual settings with career ex­ ploration, job readi­ ness, tutoring, mentor­ ing, advanced training. educational exploration, group leadership, team-build­ ing activities, etc. Re­ sponsible for aggressive recruit­ ment, enrollment, and program retention. Must develop strong knowledge of federal regulations, be well organized and able to maintain paperwork. College degree prefer­ red with background in adolescent develop­ ment, experiential education, recreational therapies, and/or de­ velopmental education. Appropriate mix of life experience, education and demonstrated ability per qualified references considered. Starting salary $28,075. To Apply: Completed High Country Council of Governments appli­ cation with Youth Ca­ reer Coach Addendum and personal resume required for considera­ tion. Applications are available at High Coun­ try Council of Govern­ ments, Alleghany JobLink Career Center and online at E-Commerce Business Located Near Mouth of Wilson in Grayson County Needs People Excited About Working In A Challenging, FastPaced Environment and Helping to Grow Our Company. Must Have Excellent Com­ puter and Telephone Skills and Be Willing To Take On A Variety of Responsibilities. Please Call 276-579-7211 and Provide Resume Applications will be ac­ and References. cepted until position is Experienced Grill • filled; however, appli­ Cook evenings and cants are encouraged weekends. Fine to respond promptly. Dining a plus. Apply Applications are to be In person 102 North sent to: Jefferson Ave. Personnel Office West Jefferson High Country Council of Governments Finishing & Frame PO Box 1820 Carpenter. Drivers 719-A Greenway License & Road Transporation Boone, NC 28607 Required. Call 336-667-8127 260-Garage/Yard J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Sales BIG YARD SALE SAT, JUNE 18TH 8:00 AM - UNTIL RAIN OR SHINE Household, Kitchen & Decorative Items, Books, Clothing, \CO's/Tapes.,Chnstmas Decorations, Stuffed Light Carpentry, Painting, Grounds Maintenance, Wood Working. Hardwork­ ing, Detail Oriented, Non-Smoking Work' ers Needed For Sum­ mer and Full-Tine. I Animals, & Lots Morel, Location: Hwy 194 N towards Lansing at Dollar Auto Cleaning (big blue building), across from United Chemi-Con 336-877-8888 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! 1-800-669-9777. 140-Help Wanted Needed Immediately! Full-Time employees 5 days a wk, 8:30-6pm, who are goal oriented and self-motivated. Exciting atmosphere and competitive wages involves pre-qualifying sales leads for sales­ man, no cold calling. Training provided. Call 828-264-6198 ext. 1405 KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each Oil, Lube & Tire Changer and Brake & Muffler Technician Meineke Car Care Center-Jefferson Apply at Shop Mon.-Sat. Two Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant Positions needed at Appalachian/Brian Estates. Hours are Monday through Friday 3PM/11PM and 11PM/7AM to work in our Home Care pro­ gram. Must be resident-oriented, kind, and reliable. Wonder­ ful working environ­ ment with excellent benefits. Apply in person, Mon-Fri, 9:004:00 at 163 Shadowline Drive Boone, NC YARD SALE THURS, FRI, & SAT. JUNE 16,17,18 7AM-UNTIL Handmade Wooden Crafts, Tools, Cloth­ ing, Toys, Bow & Ar­ row, Lots of Misc. Items. LOCATION 2024-A RailRoad Grade Rd Fleetwood Watch For Signs 290-Horses & Livestock 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. 2 BR, 1 BA Apt. on Nikanor Rd. West Jef­ ferson. No pets. $350 /mo, includes water & sewer & W/D on prem­ ises. Dep required. Call 828-898-1900 or 828-260-0923 For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. 310-Musical We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Apartment Overlooking Jefferson Landing. 2BR/2BA, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat/Air. Ref. Re­ quired. 1 yr. Lease. No Pets. $570/month, 1 Month Deposit Req. Call 828-256-4066 or 828-310-1509 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota. 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apt. in Jefferson. Washer & Dryer Hookup 982-3988 or 982-3220 For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 -6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent Mobile home for rent in Laurel Springs close to Test Farm. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath new carpet and paint $275.00 Month. $300.00 Deposit. Must have good references. No HUD. Call 336-372-8564 Check us out on YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm at www. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Little Classifieds... jeffer BIG son post. RESULTS! com Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: the web 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale House As Is: With 50 A. of Land. Ashe County. 2417 Big Laurel Rd. Creston, NC In County Phone 336-385-3117 (June 12-June 17) Home Phone 434-845-7826 Mtn. Home in West Jefferson. 1 Level, 2BR, Full Basement w/ Canning Kitchen, Sunroom, Carport, New Storage Bldg. 1 Acre Lot. Great Location. $160,000 Call 423-282-5046 Wonderful West Jefferson home, private & convenient; beautiful Mt. Jefferson view, large Great Room perfect for enter­ taining-features pine cathedral ceiling and atrium doors leading out to large deck sur­ rounded by azaleas, rhododendrons and more. 3BR/3BA, Kitch­ en, Large Dining Room w/French Doors & Brick Fireplace w/gas logs; paved circular drive-1 + acre lot. $279,900 Call 336-846-2981 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 4 Bedroom With Den! Compare the Construc­ tion and Price. We Won't be Beat!!! This Home Setup and Delivered for Only $49,995.00. Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Foreclosures and Repos!! Call Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 Hurry!! Only a Few Left. Remember to wish that Special Someone a H a p p y Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post Come by our office located at 203 S Second Ave. West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." m Single Wide Special: 14x72. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath. Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof! Energy Efficient! A Great Deal at Just $21,995.00 Delivered and Setup and 5 yr Warranty. Call For Details... Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Check us out on the web at www.jefferson post.com Spend No Money Until We Get You A Loan!!! No Credit? Bad Credit? Slow Credit? We Have Several Programs Available To Help You Get Reestablished Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 530-Lots~& Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call , 336-384-4228 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.qgailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Land for sale. Check it out for a small piece of Heaven! marleylandinvestments.com Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email 535-Commercial Property 1195-Legals 1115- Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 05 CVS 4011 RAYMOND GURLEY Plaintiff, v. CECIL SCOTTIE HOWELL, Defendant. LEE OF PROCESS BY TO: SCOTTIE LEE HOWELL TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above enti­ tled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: TO RECOVER COM­ PENSATORY DAMAG­ ES FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLI­ SION ON APRIL 19, 2002. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than July 26, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice: and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. GUARDIAN OF JAMES R. BAKER. INCOMPETENT, Petitioner, Ex Parte BEPQR1QELPB1YAIE. SALE AND LNY!T£T1QN_E9R_UPSET INCREASED BID Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale of the Superior Court of Ashe County, North Carolina, made in the above en­ titled special proceed­ ings, the undersigned Commissioner has asked the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County to approve a private sale of the fol­ lowing tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the West Jefferson Township, Ashe Coun­ ty, North Carolina, and more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEING Lot No. 8 of Buffalo Meadows Subdivision as shown on plat of the same of record in Plat Book 3, at page 94, Ashe County Registry, to which recorded plat ref­ erence is hereby made for specific location and description of said lot. And being the identical lot described in and conveyed by that cer­ tain deed from the Unit­ ed States of America, acting through the Ad­ ministrator of the Farm­ ers Home Administra­ tion, to James R. Baker wife, Louella and Baker, dated 18 June 1986, and of record in Book 153, at page 2108, Ashe County Registry. This conveyance is made subject to the restrictions set forth in a declaration of a Restriction Agreement for this subdivision, which is of record in Book U-4, at pages 463-464, Ashe County Registry, to which re­ corded instrument ref­ erence is hereby made for a specific recital of said restrictions. A bid of $77,000.00 has been submitted to Commercial space(s) the undersigned Com­ in West Jefferson, missioner. Increased or large area (-1200 sq. Best Deal Going!! upset bid on the ft.) with roll up door. 1620 Sq Ft! 3 Bedroom property hereinabove Smaller area (-600 sq. 2 Bath, Quality described is invited and ft.) with toilet. Suitable Construction! Order may be made through for office, light manu­ and Pick Your Own July 1, 2005, at 5:00 This the 9th day of o'clock p.m. by deposit­ Colors...Only facturing, or storage, June, 2005. $49,995.00 With will lease together ing $4,042.50 in the Appliances and 5 Year ($600 per month) or office of the Clerk of Warranty....Delivery separately (negotiable). LEWIS & DAGGETT, the Superior Court of ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Ashe County; and if and Setup Included. Limited parking - not For Details Call Horton suitable for retail sales. P. A. this is done, future Homes of Wilkesboro 336-846-6500 or sales will be public 336-973-7488 384-1336, David D. Daggett sales at the Court­ Leave message. house door. If no in­ Check Out the DAVID D. DAGGETT creased or upset bid is 1090- Lawn Care 285 Executive Park filed with the Court Jefferson Post for Boulevard during this period, NORTHWEST Winston-Salem, NC the undersigned LAWN CARE the latest deals on 27103 Commissioner will Telephone: apply to the Court for a Mobile Homes by "Since 1989" 336-765-7777 confirmation of said State Bar No. 13181 private sale. Local Dealers Professional and Affordable Lawn Care NORTH CAROLINA Land Home This 2nd day of June, ASHE COUNTY Packages!!! Several 2005. Mowing* Trimming* Listings.. Too Fertilizing * Weed IN THE GENERAL Numerous to Mention! John Johnston Control * Etc. COURT OF JUSTICE Home and Land COMMISSIONER DISTRICT COURT Starting at Just Residential * DIVISION $450.00 a Month... Commercial * FILE NO. 05-SP-38 Why Rent?? Call Summer Homes, Too. Today!!! Horton IN THE MATTER OF Homes of Wilkesboro Thomas Reed LOUELLA K. BAKER, 336-973-7488 246-3434 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Ashe County's only subscription newspaperThe jefferson Post. M/ilkes Community College Wilkes Community College Child Development Center LEAD TEACHER For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6421 Assistant Director of f inancial Aid For more info contact (336) 838-6421 or 838-6172 Wilkes Community College Part-time, benefit eligible position Nurse Aide Instructor for Ashe and Alleghany Campus. Must be RN with 1 year Nursing Home experience. Call Barbara George at (336) 838-6204. . Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! One Month (8 runs) for words.O, Price includes photo. All ntls must ho prvpuid. Mail ntls H/paynicnl to: Jefferson Post • PO Pox 808 West Jefferson, NC 28094 I .mail: elassifie(!@jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 208 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. rson. H e ficcrpt I'isft or Mastercarrj / i • j f or more information call Sandra at 330-846-7104. fig Accounting Manager United Chemi-Con, Lansing NC Manages ihe general accounting functions and i maintenance of ihe general ledger to refleet earning profits, cash balances and other financial resul Formulates and recommends accounting practices assure that financial and operating reports accurate reflect the condition of the business. Participates budgeting and inventory processes. Manages the cc accounting functions and the maintenance" of the co standards for the plant. Supervises accounting personn to ensure proper controls ami reporting. Competitive p; and benefits package available to successful applicant. BS degree in Accounting or equivalent experience ar 5+ years related experience preferred. Please forwai resume and salary history to NC Employment Securii C ommission. 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit Jeifcrson. N< 28640 or to Human Resources 185 McNc Road, Lansing, NC 28643 or tobbadow@ehemi'v^ by June 30. 2005. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY F.MPLOYI �JthhfcKMJN TOST I UbaUAY, JUNE 14, ZUU3 COMMUNITY NEWS" Hot Rod Reunion coming to Smoky Mtn BBQ Tune 30 Attonfinn in ~— Attention in the D:* _i Pits! Hot Rod Cruise-In and Re­ union set for June 30. "Attention in the Pits!""Atention in the Pits!" "Attenion in the Pits!" Thursday! Thursday! rhursday! June 30, 4 p.m. - 9 >.m. at Smoky Mountain Bar>ecue in West Jefferson. "Nostalgia" Butch Hirst, he local race car historian, long with Harold "F100" lallo' Carolina Street Rod 'abrication H-Square mahine shop and Byron Joran's Smoky Mt. BBQ in West efferson present the next lassie, fun-filled 1950's and 960's style cruise-in for Hot ods, Muscle Cars, Antique ehicles, Race Cars (Drag and irt), and Skooters. Our mot» is just like an AMT model ir kit: "Bring um stock origik al - race - custom ... or unlished!" Open to any year of Hot od, including old Rusty, •imered Rat Rods in the )'s through the 70's. Trucks, imethrowers, choppers, and 0 streeters - Tha' Bad Boys highest horsepower vehicles. always welcome. If you're Honest Charles sez here a oud of your machine, we'll few competitions too! ve it, too. A special thank you Most authentic 50's ap­ the Appalachian Mountain pearance, 1st to arrive, Nostal­ rls, Grayson Highlands Ole gia award, Drag Racing circle me Band at the May cruise, track Rock n' Roll Quiz, Car ley must of jammed their Club participation winner gers numb! Banjos and Competitions for the aders always sound good youngsters include Model aether, ask any moonshiner Car Contest, Hot Rod Bicycle circle tracker! Show and Hoola Hoop Contest Here are a few attractions (bring a hoop). Don't forget look forward to: Cacklefast the Crazy Hat modeling and st like vintage fuel drag- Vintage Hot Rod Parts Dis­ rs), "The Parade Down play... bring those nail valve lin", 50's — 70's Rock n' Buick valve covers or three 11, Car Club Roundups, 50's deuce flathead intake or that rO's personal appearances ol' Jahns piston! If this ain't J dress (the more authen- enuff...we'll add a vintage the cooler - don't be shy), Nitro funny car match race s Dancing and Twist Show, between the "Pandemonium" diced" burnout blasts at Barracuda and the "Scream­ 1 of Cruise-In for three ing Eagle" Corvair. Maybe we'll call Garlits "The Swamp Rot" and Karamesines "The Chizler". Thursday, Thursday, Thursday! June 30, 4-9 p.m. or later Hang Ten Dude cause here comes the Surfers Fuel Drag­ ster Team and the Over the Hill Gang outta California. Plan on Smokey Mt. BBQ, be there! (Rain date on July 5. Show­ ers won't stop us. An all day rain might.) "Jungle" Jim and Arnie the Farmer say try the V* white fried Dixie chicken, it's bet­ ter than the Starlite Drive-In Theatre and LeeRoy's Junk­ yard. Virginia, Tennessee, Wil­ kes and Boone area rodders are always welcome! I he old race cars have more class and character than any new ones could ever muster/ —Butch Hirst •*' yA iA*B| - - . BUY THIS Sl'ACK^'Lv Cftl'N'TDVTS£ASi:tESl^Vc,Y DOG GROOMING •i % EVERY TUESDAY liencU AND FRIDAY cr UMPORICM WBT JEFFERSON, SC antiques and country goods gathered just for you That's 8-10 ads per month! 828,262,1662 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM mm www.oldefriends.com •" 13,000 newspapers per week Contact Sandra at 336-246-7164 UWm . tt 7350 Old Hwy 421 S. Deep (Jap, NC (beside the post office) Lisa 10 S. Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson, NC 246-9069 c. Jones Owner Mon - Sat - 10am-5pm. Licensed by NC Dept ot Agriculture Steakhowse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. • Groups • Single Pieces • Bedroom • Home Delivey — SUPERCENTER ALWAYS LOW PRICES $ jeers Experience IjrenM'd in North laniiaJtU Mlnailinfiifall kind- tts- DRYWALL Cards HIGH COUNTRY DRYWALL XV HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED FREE 336-384-3033 381 4352 lOE'S AND Ml SATELLITE DIRECTV- O n r C a l s Roop w e : h re Lansing, NC Phone: 336-384-2063 ES fc SERVICE TVS 4 HOME THEATRES Uh All Types of Roofing and Painting of Metal Roofs Allen Miller Brochures r ROOP 'S ROOFING Hutlfflfipoall* Business V^blticmoonipmphx „ i'osf ronsit .nW / ROOFING I flexible appl. xrhrdulr FREE Complimentary Wellness Assessment Ready At 12424 Hwy 16 • Grassy Creek 336-384-1424 • 336-385-0101 C/»ange, Lube A F//fer$4 799 lies up to SQts Oil, 11 Open 8-5 M'T'Th'F RJWed&Sat Ofllee: 356-846-1422 lhc|>«'lri>rns@s|,»|ics|.roni Camera TIRE SALE ASHE COUNTY 276-579-4562 Dee Petersen. RV BSN, MA 084 Walter Dr. • Wcki Jefferson, NC SERVICES atlARANTELD >TATE LINE FAST LUBE Iwy 16 @ NC/VA State Line Coaching 336-246-3920 • Livingroom • Diningroom 4 All 13"-$169 All 14"-$189 All 15"-$209 16"Truck - $360 - 235-85-16 tfeii neSs Individual and Personalized 1489 Mt Jefferson Ri• Jefferson furniture Solutions 9am-3pm Saturday Closed Sunday & Monday ClosedS Consulting and ;WAL-MART? 336-982-3060 en: 9am-6pmTues,Wed.Thurs & Fri Wellness lobe * Mnvl c* SUPERSTORE COUNTRY Seafood & Excellent Care at Affordable Prices 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 HIGH Mountain Aire. \\rrr i i -v cs* WELLNESS JWLNDANCER KENNELS V DOGGIE At Vide Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, PER MONTH I nrffcSP KENNELS J: (Zouttruf $ 00 FOR ONLY 50 3 Co, Unty e«t PI T\ Ha no Id Jones ExcmntiG Tnack Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled • Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building A 20 Years Experience EMtnlMkatan kcMi Excellent Price mi Authorized Technicians On Board 10 Plus \em Experience frBffnCtl ' I WEB ESTIMATES • INSURED £^^511 982-3335 JR.136-.Vi4-1140 Cefl:336-977-0193 J \t\RS c sL �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Ashe County Health Department Clinic Schedule The Primary Care Clinic is open five days a week, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. for preventive health care and for treatment of acute and certain chronic illnesses. Charges are based on a slid­ ing fee scale by assessing income and number in the family. For information about our services or to enroll in a clinic or receive medical treatment, all persons need to call 246-9449. Appointments are needed for all clinics except General Clinic. Immunizations are given every day, Monday-Friday without appointments. Clinic Days Available Primary Care Mon.-Fri. Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Monday Family Planning, Maternity & Colposcopy Wednesday Pediatric Tuesday Pediatric Nurse Screening Dental Clinic days vary WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, in­ fant, or child less than 5 years of age, and meet certain eligi­ bility guidelines, you may qualify to participate in the WIC program. WIC is a special supplemental food program that provides individually prescribed packages of food to those who are eligible. There is no cost for this service. If you want to know if you qualify to participate in the WIC program or know someone who does, contact 246-2013. Swimming lessons at Mountain Hearts Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness has set its schedule for the next session of swimming lessons. Registration will begin Thursday, June 23, at 6:30 a.m. at the Mountain Hearts facility. Payment is required at the time of reg­ istration. The cost is $42. for the session. Classes meet once a week for eight weeks. Discounts are available for members of Mountain Hearts and Well 4 Life. The classes will start the week of July 11. Please call Mountain Hearts (846-0744) for more informa­ tion. Mountain Hearts is a department of Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital, Inc. Monday 3:30-4:15 July 11 - August 29 B eginners Monday 4:30 - 5:15 July 11 - August 29 A dvanced Beginners Monday 5:15 - 5:45 July 11 - August 29 Tad­ poles (3 and 4 years old) Tuesday 3:30-4:15 July 12 - August 30 A dvanced Beginners Tuesday 4:30-5:15 July 12-August 30 In­ termediate/Advanced Swim­ mer Tuesday 5:30-6:15 July 12 - August 30 Adult Thursday 3:45-4:15 July 14 - August 31 Tad­ poles (3 and 4 years old) Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 July 14-August 31 Be­ ginners Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 July 14 - August 31 Par­ ent/Tot (6 - 36 months) Historian of the Year 2005 Volunteer Fire Department Fund Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Mar­ shal, under the direction of Jim Long, administers a fire grant program through the Volunteer Fire Department Fund. The 2005 Volunteer Fire Department Found received a total of 567 applications. The total of requested mon­ ies was $6,577,454.64. To­ tal of available monies was $4,365,489.06. There were 500 applications approved. Total of approved monies was $4,365,489.06. The re­ maining monies of $4,486.92 will be placed in the 2006 Volunteer Fire Department Fund. The recipients of the 2005 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, upon receipt of their approval letter, should order their equipment immediate­ ly to allow their vendor(s) ample time to complete de­ livery before September 30, 2005. The Fire Department Agreement of Payment and the Fire Department Ven­ dor Agreement should be returned to the Department of Insurance immediately. All invoices/bills must be postmarked to the Depart­ ment of Insurance no later than September 30, 2005. Invoices/bills received after September 30, 2005 will not be honored. For your review, enclosed is a list of the 2005 Volun­ teer Fire Department Fund recipients. If this office can be of further assistance, please contact us. North Carolina Depart­ ment of Insurance Office of State Fire Mar­ shal Fire & Rescue Services Division 1202 Mail Service Center Do Vou Know Someone (Age 45+) With o Developmental Disability? Raleigh, NC 27699-1202 (919) 661-5880 Following is the local fire department and the amount requested and approved. Creston V.F.D., Inc $17,793.00 Fleetwood Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc. $19,617.50 Glendale Springs V.F.D., Inc. $4,650.00 Lansing V.F.D. & Rescue, Inc. $1,982.78 Laurel Springs Fire De­ partment, Inc. $9,361.00 New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc $11,887.73 Pond Mt. Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. $4,375.00 Todd Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. $3,725.00 The North Carolina Soci­ ety of Historians is seeking nominations through June 30 for its 2005 awards pro­ gram for historians, gene­ alogists and other individu­ als and organizations who preserve North Carolina history - local, regional and statewide. Eligible for awards are authors and publishers of history books, family his­ tory books, religious his­ tory books, historical fic­ tion, newspaper articles and magazine articles. Eligible, too, are -muse­ ums, journals and newslet­ ters, both organizational and private, as well as genea­ logical, historical or folklore societies for their projects preserving the past. There is also a multime­ dia category, which includes historical plays, videos, oral histories, poetry, music, web pages, family heirlooms, photography or any other project to preserve history. Nominees are sought for the Historian of the Year Award. A Youth Entry Packet is available for elementary and junior high school stu­ dents who wish to compete for awards in multimedia, historic booklet, family his­ tory booklet and history club categories. With exception of the Historian of the Year cat­ egory, nominees need not be residents of North Carolina. All entries, however, must promote the preservation of North Carolina history. There are no entry fees or limit to the number of en­ tries, but entries must be on nomination forms, which are available by contacting Eliz­ abeth Bray Sherrill, Presi­ dent, NCHS, P.O. Box 93, Sherrills Ford, NC 286730093. The email address is ncsh@earthlink.net; the web site, www.nchistorians.org. SouTEUi STATES SUBARU The Outback 2.5i (66.2) has more cargo space than 18 SUVs. The Outback 2.5i (8.4) has higher ground clearance than 42 SUVs. The Outback 2.5i (23/28) has better fuel efficiency than any mid-size SUV. edmunds.com. The Subaru Outback is the best-selling wagon in America. Think. Feel. Drive "Based on R.L Polk t Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2003" SUBARU ALL NEW ^ 2005 LEGACY SPORT SEDAN Funding is available through Rshe Services for Rging, Inc. to provide both adult dog health core and in-home respite core for adults uuith developmental disabilities os uuell os respite for their oging caregivers For more information contact Gillian Hampton, Rdult Dog.Health Core Director or Lori Todd, 05 FORESTER In-Home Services Supervisor ot 246-2461 The Subaru Forester is the only small SUV to ever earn the highest possible scores In frontal offset crash tests side-impact and bumper tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Baseduwm^^ fMf» (7/02),low-tpeed bumper tests (7/02) and side-Imped cnth resit (603)by the IIHS Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy. 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 or Toll Free: 800-844-2665 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 PAGE 11 COMMUNITY EVENTS American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday Class of '95 will hold its 10 ' with Tuesday and Thursday shoes for an investigative lie McCoy and the congrega­ year reunion. Events will begin services at 10 a.m. Crusade look at mountain geology and tion invite everyone to attend. with a carry-in dish lunch at tent is behind Mr. Casual plant mapping. This hike will be at Landmark is located in the Si­ 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy West Jefferson Park at 12 noon. in Troutdale. a relaxed pace but the trail is las Creek community. will be at Ashe Services for Ag­ This event is free to all alumni strenuous in sections. Meet at Scottville Baptist Church Tuesday, and their families. Please bring the picnic shelter. June 12-17. Sunday night ing. Journeys Across Time & a covered dish of your choice. begins at 6 p.m. and Monday June 21 Sunday, Place: Mapping Southern At 7 p.m., there will be dinner 1 p.m.: We Care Planning - Friday at 7 p.m. There will be Identities is a reading and and dancing at Jefferson Land­ Committee Meeting at the classes for all ages including June 26 discussion program held every ing. The cost of this event is Warrensville BROC office. This 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 20th Annual adults. Pastor Reeves Jones other Wednesday at 3 p.m. in $30 per adult. Please contact committee is the fund-raising Roark Family Reunion will be and congregation invite all. For the Ashe County Library meet­ Nichole at (828) 754-0570 if arm of the Blue Ridge Oppor­ held at the Riverview Commu­ more information or transpor­ ing room. Today's program will you plan to attend but have not tunity Commission and wel­ nity Center at Creston. The day tation, call 336-982-2813 or be Song of Solomon by Toni received an invitation or if you comes interested parties and will be spent exchanging fam­ 336-982-3178. Morrison. Call 846-2041 for have any questions. potential volunteers to attend. ily history and visiting long, lost Peace Haven Church June more information.This program 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Pig Pickln' at For directions, call Louise at relatives. Lunch will be served 13-17 Classes for all ages at is funded with a grant form the Riverview Community Center 384-4543. at noon. Please bring a covered 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone wel­ North Carolina Humanities in Creston. Pig for pickin' or 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral dish or two full of that good ole come. Call Tammy at 384-3861 Council, in collaboration with BBQ chicken with all the trim­ Healthcare Consumer and home cooking. All soft drinks for more information. the North Carolina Center for mings. Adults $7, children (6- Family Advisory Committee and utensils will be furnished. First Baptist Church In West the Book, a program of the 12) $4, under 6 $2. will meet in the New River Area There will be a short auction Jefferson June 13-17 State Library of North Caro- 5:30 p.m.: Northwest Ashe Conference Room in Build­ to raise money to clear a road VBS will run from 9 a.m.-12 ina. Matching funds provided High School Class of '95 will ing 400 of Oak Summit Office and restore the old Charles noon. This year's theme is oy the Friends of the Ashe be celebrating their 10 year Park, 895 State Farm Road in Roark cemetery. If you have "Kingdom of the Son" which will bounty Library. class reunion in the cafeteria Boone. The public is invited. any small but valuable items, be a week of safari adventure of Ashe County Middle School. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club please fetch them along and with Bible stories, songs, skits, Thursday, Dinner will be catered by Smoky will meet in the fellowship hall they will be appreciated. creative crafts, exciting games June 16 Mountain Barbecue and the of South Fork Baptist Church 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American and tasty snacks. Church 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: American cost is $12.50 per person and for their regular covered dish Red Cross Blood Drive at the pickup at Blue Ridge School, Red Cross Blood Drive at the children 12 and under will get supper and business meeting. New River VFD. Family Central and Westwood National Guard Armory. Drive in free. Those interested in at­ The executive board meeting school. Call the church at 846VBS events s sponsored by Ashe County tending the event should RSVP will precede the club meeting 5141. Hope to see you there! Obids Baptist Church June \RC. Please call Eula Blevins by June 8 by calling Wendy at at 6 p.m., same location. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church it 982-2164 for a donation 336-384-8800. 7 p.m.: Session III of the 11-15 VBS Kick-off and cook- June 13-17 VBS kickoff with ime. Walk-ins welcome, posi- 7 p.m.: Greens Chapel Childbirth & Newborn Care out on the 11th at 3 p.m.: pizza and games on June 12 ive ID required. Church will have a special Classes will begin at Mt. Classes for all ages begin at at 5 p.m. Classes begin at 6:45 6:30 nightly. The congregation >:15 - 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Coun- singing with the Journeymen. Hearts. Call early to sign up at on the 13th in the "Construc­ and pastor, Rev. Tom Graybeal, y Planning Board meeting The congregation and pastor, 846-0744. tion Zone" for all ages including invite you to attend. n small courtroom at Ashe Jerry Harris, welcome every­ adults. Commencement and Thursday, Friendly Grove Baptist ounty Courthouse. one. cookout will be held 6:45 on Church June 12-17 VBS for p.m.: Ashe County Re7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Tal­ June 23 June 17. Everyone is invited. ages 3 and up, nightly from >ublican Party will hold their ent Night will be held at Jef­ Ashe County Little Theatre Midway Baptist Church June egular meeting at the Ashe ferson Methodist Church Fel­ proudly presents The Sound 6:30 - 8:30 with Friday night be­ 12-16 Rambling Road Trip 6ounty Public Library. Sena- lowship Hall. Traditional music, of Music, at the Ashe County ing Family night and a cookout. 8:30 nightly for all kids, nursor John Garwood will be our storytelling and more will be Civic Center. Evening shows Their theme is Lifeway's VBS ery-6th grade. Adult study will luest speaker. All interested featured. Ticket prices are $8 will be June 23-27, with curtain Ramblin' Road Trip. Van trans­ begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor itizens are encouraged to at- for adults, $5 for students. at 7:30 nightly. June 26, Sun­ portation is available by calling Rev. Steve LeaShomb and end. For more information, call day matinee will be at 2 p.m. Earl Hardin at 246-9938. Pas­ congregation invite you to at­ Sunday, I82-9585. Reserved seating is available tor, Gordon Rawls and the con­ tend. June 19 from Ashe Arts Council. Tickets gregation invite you to attend. Wednesday, June 15 Friday, June 17 Annual Parsons-Sheets Family Reunion will be held 0 a.m.: Friday Forest Fun on from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Shelter 2 in Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, Va. All de­ scendants of Leander and Dicy Woodie Sheets and John and America Black Parsons, all formerly of Ashe County, are invited. Please bring food and drinks for your family and some to share. Tablecloths, plates, What lives in the mountains )rests these days? Have you iver wanted to know more ibout mysterious processes hat can change sunlight into Dod? What energizes the inimals and plants that interict and live together in our nountains? Meet a ranger at ie picnic shelter for a fun and iscinating look at the natural /orld that thrives at 4683 feet ibove sea level. All ages are welcome to this fun, hands-on, ree activity. silverware, napkins and cups will be provided. Lunch will be at noon. For more information, contact Linda Stamper Mros at 706-235-4217. 2005 ASU Mountaineer Boys Basketball Camp through 0:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 1 p.m.: Spaghetti Supper and Jingo will be held by Whitetop Community Club at Mt. Rogers ire hall. Meal will be served intil 7 p.m. and bingo played rom 7-8. Cost is $5 for adults, >3 for children 12 and under md children under 5 eat free vith adult. Proceeds will sup)ort Whitetop Community Ser­ vices Center. Call 388-3177 for nfo. Saturday, June 18 7 a.m.: Gates open for the >th Annual Ridge Run Car & 3ike Show to be held at Ashe bounty High School parking ot, West Jefferson, next to Wal-Mart. Registration is from 3 a.m. -12 noon and the fee is 515 the day of the show. Judgng begins at 12:15. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. General admission is $2 a person with children under 12 free. For more information call Wanda Lewis (336) 982-3944 after 5 p.m. Ashe Central High School June 22 on the campus of ASU. An overnight/day camp is available for boys 9-17. A Junior Mountaineer Day Camp is available for boys ages 58 from June 20-22 from 8:45 a.m. -12 noon. Register online http://www.conferencesat camps.appstate.edu/. From more information,call Ahmad Smith at 828-262-6582 or email to smithar@appstate.edu. 1:30 p.m.: Meet a Ranger to walk New River State Park's Farm House Loop Trail at the Alleghany Access at the Round House Road Bridge at Month of Wilson, Va. for the 2:00 hike. For directions or more informa­ tion call 336-982-2587. 6:00 p.m.: North Beaver Bap­ tist Church will have a spe­ cial singing on Sunday night, Father's Day featuring the Grubbs. Monday, June 20 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Crusade in Troutdale, Va. with Bro. Dewey Williams, pastor of Belle Mead­ ows Baptist Church in Bristol, Va/Tenn. Monday-Friday night are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are on sale now at the Arts Center in person or by phone at 336-846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. Call 846-ARTS for more informa­ tion. New River Baptist Church June 12-17 VBS kick-off on ing Character with Jesus is the theme of this year's VBS. Classes will be held for all ages. For transportation, call 877-5495 or 877-1490. Rev. Chris Cox and congregation invite all. Friendship Baptist Church June 12-17 Kickoff on June 8 with Jilly Bean and her pup­ pet ministry at 6:30 with an ice cream social to follow. Sup­ per will be served at 5:15 and classes from 6:15-8:40 p.m. This year's theme will be Lifeway's Ramblin Road Trip. Ev­ eryone is welcome. Wagoner Baptist Church June 12-17 Classes for all ages from 6:30 -8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church June 13-17 Kickoff with pizza and games will be on the 12th at 5 p.m. Classes will begin at 6:45 each night with Construc­ tion Zone for all ages including adults. Commencement and a cookout will be held on June 17 at 6:45. Pastor Rev. Randell Green and the congregation invite all. Baldwin Community Church June 20-24 Located on Hwy 194 S in Todd, VBS will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year's theme will be "Get in the VBS Zone". For more information, to register or van transportation, call 877-4726. Pastor Doug Hardin and VBS Director Can­ dy Hardin invite all to attend. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church June 20-24 You are in­ vited to join them in Club VBS: Beach Blast 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nightly. Friday night will be commencement at 7 p.m. with cookout at 7:30. Pastor Jeff Vogler and congregation invite you to attend. Mountain View Baptist Church June 19-June 24 There will be classes for all South Fork Baptist Church June 11 from 1-5 p.m with meal ages! Everyone is invited to at­ June 20 - 24 Supper at 6 at 5 at the Ashe Baptist Camp­ p.m. and services at 6:30. The tend. ground. There will be activities Liberty Baptist Church June theme is Ramblin' Road Trip including slides, jumplines and and all ages are invited, chil­ 12-17 Kick off begins*at 4 p.m. other fun activities. Classes be­ on Sunday with hotdog sup­ dren to adult with 'Teen Scene" gin on the 12th at 6:30-8:30 for per, classes begin at 6 p.m.-8 for teenagers. Dress is casual Friday, all ages including adults. The p.m. Classes Monday through but Christ-like. Come prepared theme is "Construction Zone". June 24 Thursday will be from 7 p.m.- for Christ-centered study and Call pastor Rev. Wayne Jones 10 a.m.: Friday Forest Fun 8:30 p.m. Commencement will lifestyle. For more information for more info at 877-4360. - What lives in the mountains be Friday night at 7 p.m. Pastor call (336) 877-8777 or www. forests these days? Have you Landmark Baptist Church Russell Sheets and congrega­ southf orkyouth .com. June 12-17 VBS Kick-ott will tion invite children and adults Calvary Free Will Bap\\s\ ever wanted to know more be held June 12 at 4 p.m. of all ages to attend. Church June 26 - July 1 Join about mysterious processes that can change sunlight into with registration to follow. Big Flatts Baptist Church them for VBS from 7 p.m. - 9 This year's theme is "Building June 12-17 On Sunday, start­ p.m. Check into Messiah Me­ food? What energizes the Character Like Jesus" running ing time will be 6 p.m. Monday morial where The Great Phy­ animals and plants that inter­ nightly at 6:45. Van transporta­ - Friday times will be 6:30-8:45. sician is Mending Hearts and act and live together in our tion is available by calling the Commencement will be on Fri­ Saving Souls. Classes for all mountains? Meet a ranger at pastor at 384-2548. Rev. Char­ day. Construction Zone, Build­ ages. the picnic shelter for a fun and fascinating look at the natural world that thrives at 4683 feet above sea level. All ages are NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE welcome to this fun, hands-on, Lands of Bonita L Harless free activity. Saturday, June 25 8:15 a.m.: Early Bird Moun­ tain Walk, Saturday and Sun­ day at the top of Mt. Jefferson. Discover the natural beauty and diverse variety of birds that migrate into the mountains during the summer months. No birding experience is neces­ sary and all ages are welcome. Bird books will be available. Wear sturdy shoes and meet the Ranger at the picnic area parking lot at the top of the mountain. This is a free one hour program. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Kama and Kama, P A . Ariorne/s at Law BOO-A Centrapart Dnva Asheville, North Carolina 28805 (826)252-8010 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05 SP 15 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF BONITA L HARLESS, THURMAN E BURNETTE. TRUSTEE(S). AND FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BENEFICIARY, as recorded in Deed ot Trust BOOK 213 Page 1280, and Rerecorded at Deed ot Trust Book 213, Page 2020 Ashe County Registry See SubsWution(s) of Trustee as recorded in Deed Book 324, Page 2385 Ashe County Registry, appointing Richard J Kama as Substitute Trustee Grantoffa). to r I ! fo Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering at 4683 ft. above sea level or about mountain mapping and topo lines? Bring your questions and sturdy , . t I Don't Get Burned! You can be fined up to $10,000 for illegal open burning in N.C. Smoke from open burning can cause serious health problems and pol­ lute the air. That's why the state regulates open burning. Only leaves, branches or other plant growth can be burned. IT'S ILLEGAL TO BURN: • Garbage, paper and cardboard • Tires and other rubber products • Building materials, including lumber • Wire, plastics and synthetic materials • Asphalt shingles and heavy oils • Paints, household chemicals and agricultural products iomeowners can hum yard trimmings • excluding logs and stumps - if it's allowed under local rdinanccs no public pickup is available and it doesn't cause a public nuisance. Other allowable anting includes campfires, outdoor barbecues and bonfires for festive occasions. Landowners Iso can open bum vegetation to clear land or nghts-of-way. provided that: • Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads . Fires are at least 1.000 feet away from occupied buildings • Burning is done between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Remember burn permits issued by the N.C. Division of Fores, Resources, its agents or any local government do not excuse a person from following these state atr quality rules. For more information, contact: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Division of Air Quality N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources Phone:(336)771-4600 (This ad paid for by a violator of the open burning law.) Opening bid on June 24, 2006 at 12:30 PM will be $38,145.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue ol the power and authority contained in mat certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the aoovanamed Grantors to Farmers Home Administration. Unsed States Department of Agriculture, and dated July 5, 1996 filed for record on July 5, 1996 securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $77 280 00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 213 at Page 1280, Ashe County Registry and rerecorded at Deed of Trust Book 213 a: 2020, Ashe County Reg stry (heremeffar. the -Deed of Trust"), and because of the default ol in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained end pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Supenor Court tor Ashe County. North Carolina. entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Richard J Kama, Substitute Trustee, wit expose for sale at public aucbon on June 24, 2005 at 12:30 P.M. at the doo- of the Ashe County Courthouse, Jefferson, North Carolina the real property in Ashe County. North Carolina (including any Improvements thareon) as described as follows Lot No 9 in Cherry Lane, as shown on a plat of said subdivision of record in tne Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book 2. page 218. to which recorded plat reference it hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said lot. The above described property is subject to that certain was right as recorded in Book Z-4. page 304, Ashe County Registry, said document ncorporaled by reference as though fully sat out herein WTO-Pore TQ From West Jefferson NC, taxa US 221 SoUh towards Deep Gap. turn right on the Clerance LyaHa road, turn Ml on OW US 221 turn on Black Bear Inn Road and than turn nght on Wyatt Lane (8R 1223) house located on Ml at 247 Wyett Lane West Jefferson, NC 28884 The sale wil be made subject to at' poor I ens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and eeaemsnts of record erd assessmenti. if any The record owner of the above-desenhed real property as reflected on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days poor to the posting of tha Notice la Bonita L Hartess Pursuant to N C Gen Stat §45 21 10(b) and the terms of the Deeds of Trust any successful Odder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediataly upon conclusion of the sale • cash deposit of the greeter of f>ve per cent (5*) percent of the amount bid or Sever Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750 00) Any successful bidder shall be required to lender the full balance purchase price so b«J m cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed tor the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fiHtopey the ful balance purchase pnea so bid at tha Bma, ha shall ramam llama on his oto as provided tor in N C Gen Stat § 45-21 30 (d) and (a) This sale will be held open ten <1C) days tor upset bids as required by law This tha 18* day of May. 2005 �PAGE 12 TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Friends donate book to library The Friends of the Library have presented the Ashe Coun­ ty Library with a copy of Alice Heard Williams' latest book, Remembering Piero, a novel of the early Renaissance artist, Piero della Francesca. Ms. Wil­ liams, an art historian and lec­ turer, author of three books of poetry and an earlier novel on Vincent van Gogh, will be the guest speaker for the Friends' July 27 meeting. This is a really lovely book", says Jim McQueen, Ashe Li­ brary Director. "No formal knowledge of art history is needed to enjoy this drama of art, romance and intrigue in 15th century Italy. Thanks to the Friends, library patrons now have the opportunity to read this well-researched novel prior to Williams' visit." 2002 & 2004 SOL Champs Taylor Barker, daughter of Crystal and Curtis Barker, will have a special ceremony in which Keith McClure, principal of Westwood Elementary School, will present her with a certifi­ cate of achievement for completing kindergarten. She was not included in the original ceremony. The ceremony will take place in the auditorium of Westwood Elementary School on Thursday, June 23, at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend, and there is a special invitation for all Ashe County teachers and school personnel as well. Come out and cheer for Taylor! Her family adds they are very proud of Taylor, who has Down Syndrome. CRAWDADS BASEBALL FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Home Come Schedule for Hiekorij Crawdads; Friday, June 17 Fireworks 7:00 pm Saturday, June 18 Tote Bag 7:00 pm Saturday, June 19 Team Photo 6:00 pm "Kannapolis Intimidators Tickets Start at $6.00 • $1.00 Off Kids & Seniors Hickory Crawdads LP Frans Stadium 1st Right on 321 After Catawba River in Hickory 1-800-488-DADS visit online: www.hickorycrawdads.com 2-day Manager's Specials! Fri & Sat • June 17 & 18 yv\ » Special Prepay Offers No contract • No Credit Check Nokia 3205 ^ Camera Phone ONLY $69.99 includes $20 of free airtime & activation! Father's Day June 19 2-Days ONLY!!! New prepay customers get a Nokia 2285 & activation FREE Kyocera SoHo Buy 1 Get 1 when you purchase a $20 prepay airtime card FREE WKSK Live Remote Sat 10 a.m. - noon 2-Hour Specials Just $29* with 2-year contract, while supplies last ^Prepay Camera Phone jLONLY $49.99 & FREE Activation through Father's Day Unique clamshell design Color screen with external caller ID Customizable faceplates Spcakerphone Enhanced text messaging includes $ 2 0 of free airtime & activation • 2-year contract & qualified rate plan required. Certain nttrictfom apply. Sm »lorn fcir details. Carolina West ^>—Wireless irelf www.carolinawest.com 800-235-5007 Buy 1 Get 1 FREE • in-stock Accessories w FREE Activation ^ West Jefferson 1447 Mt. Jefferson Road 336-219-0001 Skyline Telephone West Jefferson 336-877-1350 Agents T&D Satellite Tony Lyall 336-846-3601 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-06-14 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/f7a302bcba5f98de741a20470191daf1.pdf 6bc705805fe569b007899162238a7727 PDF Text Text | Merson i • Highlights of the 2004-5 sports year Friday page 1B June 17, 2005 • Football camp registration form 500 page 2B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • Stockyard riding fun, excitement Volume 80, Issue 48 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Sidewalk project dedicated in WJ by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Rain didn't dampen spir­ its last Saturday as a group of people gathered at the Ashe County Arts Center to dedicate sidewalks. They were celebrating completion of new sections of sidewalk? in West Jefferson to allww pedestrians better access around town and an opportu­ nity to improve fitness. "The sidewalk project be­ gan in 2000," West Jefferson Town Manager Ken McFadyen said to those gathered a ribbon-cutting Saturday "It is the result of See Sidewalk, page 5A Photo courtesy of Nancy Kautz Government representatives, town officials and project or­ ganizers gathered Saturday morning at Ashe County Arts Center in West Jefferson to cut a ribbon and dedicate new sidewalks in the town as part of a fitness program. Photo by Melissa S. Lineberger Jesse Arnette (foreground), an intern with Carolina Cross Connection, and volunteer HugoTemoche work to put a roof over a wheelchair ramp at a home on Mulatto Mountain Road near West Jefferson. by Jim Thompson Editor The stars will shine in Glendale Springs on June 25, as county mu­ sic legend and Grand Ole Opry star George Ham­ ilton IV head­ lines at the grand opening of the Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet. Arvill Scott, the Jamboree's owner, has teamed up with local restauranteurs Dick and Linda Copus George Hamilton IV of the Winner's Circle to reinvent the Jamboree and, for the called George Hamilton IV first time, offer a full buffet "The International Ambas­ dinner. The buffet will be sador of country music." The served from 6 to 8:30 p.m., title is fitting. After almost with live entertainment half a century in the music from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets at business, Hamilton remains the door are $15 for the din­ an international star, per­ ner and show, and $6 for chil­ forming regularly op WSM's famous Grand Ole Opry dren 12 and under. Billboard magazine has .SeeJamboree, page 5A Campers make difference in county by Jim Thompson Editor ny and Wilkes." Referrals for Most visitors who come to Ashe County in the summer do so to epjoy the beautiful scenery and cool tempera­ tures. But then the Carolina Cross Connection campers are not your usual tourists: they come here to work. For the eighteenth year, participants in this Christian outreach ministry have come to Elk Shoals United Meth­ odist Camp. From there, they have spread out in the coun­ ty, working to help those in need. Their projects include light home repair, painting and cleaning up yards. This past week, 60 camp­ ers came to Elk Shoals, rang­ ing in age from 12 to 68. Three more groups will follow. Melissa S. Lineberger, a member of the Carolina Cross Connection summer staff, ex­ plained, "We do 36 projects in a week, working in four coun­ ties, Ashe, Watauga, Allegha­ folks who need a hand from local churches, for Aging, the Department of Social Services, United Way and—often—-just friends or neighbors. Carolina Cross Connection operates at Pfeiffer Univer­ sity and five district camps of the United Methodist Church (Carolwood, Elk Shoals, Loy White, McCall and Patton Springs). According at a release from Carolina Cross Connec­ tion, the three purposes of the program are: • "Bring youth and adults together to form a Christian community for the purpose of serving God and better know­ ing our Lord and Savior, Je­ sus Christ. • "Spread the love of Christ in the larger commu­ nity through service to people in need. • "Provide opportunities for youth to practice leader- Photo courtesy of Carolina Cross Connection Some of the Carolina Cross Connection campers take a short break for a picture. ship skills, witness to their faith, and grow in spiritual maturity." In addition to service proj­ ects, the week-long experience includes recreation, singing, skits, campfires and worship programs. Lineberger encouraged people with "physical or spiri­ tual" needs—or who know some who do—to call Caro­ lina Cross Connection at 8772058. Don Moore loves being a father and local businessman by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Being a good father in to­ day's world is not so different from generations ago. It's all a matter of time, of heart, and a whole lot of love. West Jefferson resident Don Moore exemplifies the successful dad. A hard-work­ ing businessman and active in the Ashe County communi­ ty, he makes plenty of time for his family. Don and his wife, MaryAnne, are raising two great kids, and feel that their sons' success directly reflects on parental influence. "I see my role as a father to teach my kids the values that will help them become healthy, happy, productive adults and parents," Don Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@5effersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com said. "The best way to teach a child is to set a good example, to be a role model. I believe parents should teach their children values in life like respect and integrity, faith, and making good choices. Live that way yourself and be a good example. Teach your kids to do their best, to do the right thing even if no one is watching. Because as parents, you know that those little eyes are always watch­ ing. Children learn to treat others by watching how their parents treat others. MaryAnne and I believe that your mind and your manners will take you places that money never will." Don makes time for his two boys, Anderson Lee, age Don Moore of West Jefferson is the proud father of two fine sons, Stanton, age 7, and Anderson, age 10. Commissioners meet Monday Ashe County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. at Ashe County Courthouse. Items on the agenda in­ clude: • 3:35 p.m.: Finance Officer Sandra Long with budget amendments. • 3:45 p.m.: Emergency Management Coordi­ nator Patty McMeans with additional informa­ tion concerning a request to donate property to 10, and Stanton Cooper, age 7. He wants them to know that they are important and what they do matters to the world. It began with their names. He and MaryAnne chose family names. "People ask us about them," he said of the boys' names. "Both are family names. We wanted to give our boys a sense of family and continu­ ity. So each of them have one name from my side of the fam­ ily and one from MaryAnne's side of the family." Don and MaryAnne put heart into all their family interaction. They spend time with their sons doing what the boys want to do, like sports and Scouts, and they include Anderson and Stan­ the county. • 3:55 p.m.: Tax Administrator Keith Little with the monthly tax refund report. Items under general session include an ap­ pointment to the High Country Workforce Development Board, a road petition for the addition of River Ridge Unlimited, and commis­ sioner comments. Lansing budget reviewed Lansing Board of Aldermen is looking at a ton in many of their own ac­ tivities. Time is the one thing they realize there is never enough of, and time spent with their children is pre­ cious and fleeting. "One of my favorite things I like to do with the boys is fishing," Don said. "We grab a cane pole and go out to Ashe Park. Just to see the thrill on their faces when they catch a little two-inch minnow is so wonderful. It's great just watching them do and enjoy things for the first time. A bird flew into the house a few years ago and we were able to catch it.I held it and told them how scared the bird was. We let it go outside. They were really impressed and still Set Father's Da\. page 5A budget for next year that is the same as the cur­ rent year. A total of $54,887 in general fund rev­ enue is expected again in the 2005-06 fiscal year. For the fifth consecutive year, the property tax rate of 46 cents per $100 of valuation remains the same and there is no planned increase in water and sewer rates for town customers. . The budget was presented to the aldermen at their May meeting, and a public hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at Lan­ sing Town Hall. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Coffee House this Saturday Blue Ridge Art Clan showcasing artwork at the Ashe Arts Center World War II filmmaker at library entitled "Winkler Creek" An acrylic and oil painting by Ellen G. Caron entitled "Catylia" An etching by Janet Warner entitled "Seated Figure II" The Blue Ridge Art Clan exhibit Shadow of the Hills returns to the Gallery of Ashe Art Center. This exhibit opened June 8 and will continue through July 16. Twenty-five local artists showcase artwork in a variety of media. The Blue Ridge Art Clan begain in the early 1970s when Ashe County artist Florence Thomas organized the group. The Art Clan flourishes today with over 40 members from Ashe and surrounding counties. It sponsors opportunities for beginning to experienced artists to participate in educational activities, the creative process and the appreciation of the Fine Arts. The Art Clan meetings are at Ashe County Public Library every 4th Saturday from March to October. The Shadow of the Hills exhibit has been part of the Ashe Arts Center exhibit schedule since the Ashe County Arts Council moved into the building in 1993. For the current exhibit, artists have created a diverse collection of paintings in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, collages and mixed media. Artists included in the exhibit are Linda Bruce, Beatrice Bumgardner, Joy Campbell, Ellen G. Caron, Mary Covington, Andrea Douglas, Mary Foreman, Molly Gambill, Gladys S. Kester, Luther Krider, Lib McRimmon, Melba G. Miller, Ernie Mitchell, Judy Mitchell, Mary Overton, John Painter, Ed Perzel, Laurie Pruitt, Barbara Sexton, LaMae Strange, Barbara Sturgill, Carl Trainum, Janet Warner, Loretta Weaver, Carol Whitmore-Herring. The Ashe Arts Center is open Monday-Friday 9-4 and Saturday 10-4. For more information please call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS. A watercolor by Ed Perzel Adult Supervision will perform at the Coffee House Saturday On Saturday, June 18 the Coffee House Talent Night returns to the Fellowship Hall of the Jefferson Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council, Coffee House offers an eve­ ning of local entertainment, delicious desserts, hot coffee and cool drinks. Ginny Tobiassen, a ver­ satile performer and our popular host for the evening, always has a surprise or two up her sleeve to entertain the audience. Ginny has a seem­ ingly endless array of songs, tales and humorous everyday stories to weave the evening together. Adult Supervision will be making a return visit to Coffee House. This acous­ tic rock group from Raleigh will bring back the songs of The Troggs, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Beatles, The Yardbirds and other infamous musical groups of times gone by. Of course, everyone will be welcome to sing along. Lee Adams, Marilyn Adams, Frank Roediger, and Mike Acquesta,ofAdult Supervision admit to once being members of garage/basement rock and roll bands during their high school years. Back in those days, their musical road trips were always made under the guiding hand of a parent or two. Adult supervision was necessary then and it may be so again.. Julie, a vibrant, high energy singer and pianist will be making her Coffee House debut. With a dynamic vocal style, Julie has had a 40 year career performing classical sacred and secular music. Julie gives old hymns and their powerful but almost for­ gotten words of hope, redemp­ tion and promise new life. She has packaged them in fresh new sounds. To round out the line-up of performers, Wet Paint,will perform their brand of zany, foot stompin' acoustic tradi­ tional music. For over twenty-five years, Rob and Bet Mangum have been creating pottery in their studio at Turkey Knob in Alleghany County. They have been performing music for most of their lives. They were members of the Courthouse Ramblers for over twenty years which performed local­ ly and nationally. Wet Paint came about a few years ago and is a combination of folk and old time music with a sampling of country and bluegrass thrown in. The fun starts a 7:30 and tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30. Tickets are $8 adults and $5 students. For more information please call the Ashe County Arts Council at 386-846ARTS. Enjoq flie Arts this weekend! Jubilee Chorus concert Friday For the ninth season the Watauga County Arts Council in cooperation with the Hayes School of Music of Appalachian State University will pres­ ent two concerts by the High Country JUBILEE CHORUS. The first will be Friday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall on the ASU campus in Boone. Advance tickets @ $7 may be purchased at Rydell Music Center in the Boone Mall. Tickets will be $10 at the door with students and children admitted free. The chorus is under the direction of Tara Andrews, choral director of Avery High School. Featured songs on the first half of the show will include "Ave Maria", "Deep River", "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair", and "All the Things You Are". Also included will be solos, duets and spe­ cial features. The second half will feature selections from the Broadway musical "Guys and Dolls", including "Luck Be A Lady Tonight", "A Bushel And A Peck", "If I Were A Bell", and "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat". Each year the JUBILEE CHORUS has attracted singers, young and old, from Ashe, Avery, Watauga, and Wilkes counties as they prepare during a fourweek, period in conjunc­ tion with the beginning of summer session at ASU. Students have an option to earn music credit with the School of Music. Net proceeds from these concerts will benefit vocal music programs and music scholarships. For more information call 828-264-8811 or e-mail moyrfPappstate.edu. Kevin Duffus Coming to Ashe County next week are high drama tales of German spies and U-boats terrorizing the Outer Banks. But the tales are true. One of the greatest defeats of WW II in 1942 was not in Europe or the Pacific, but off the east coast, particularly off the Outer Banks. Sixtyfive German submarines, practically unopposed, sunk or damaged almost 400 mer­ chant ships in six months killing 5,000 people. Here to tell about it will be prizewinning author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus, who special­ izes in North Carolina mari­ time history. He is the guest speaker for the Friends of the Library's June 22 meet­ ing. The program begins at 11 a.m. downstairs at the library. "The public is invited and veterans are especially welcome," said program chair, Karen Moll. Duffus will discuss his 2001 documentary for pub­ lic television called War Zone: World War II off North Carolina's Outer Banks. He interviewed and complied many eyewitness accounts of survivors including merchant sailors, Coast Guard mem­ bers and coastal residents who survived the events. Outer Bankers were stressed out. "People were frightened to death," said Blanche Styron of Ocracoke. "If we saw anything strange, any strange people, we would think that they were Germans." With a large number of oil tankers destroyed or dam­ aged 15 times the amount of oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez was lost between the Virginia border and Cape Lookout. "That summer we almost had to give up swim­ ming in the ocean. It was just full of oil, you'd get it all over you," recalled Osmond Fuller of Buxton. "We'd step in it before we knew it and we'd probably be five or six inches deep. We'd have to use rags soaked in kerosene, it was hard to get off," recalls Gibb Gray of Avon. Duffus' talk will cover the war's national defense pre­ paredness and the fact and fiction surrounding German spies and sympathizers. His presentation in West Jefferson is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. Duffus has impressive credentials spanning a 32 year career in the television industry. Some of his award winning documentaries include The Graveyard of the Atlantic: Four Hundred Years of Shipwrecks, Mysteries and Heroic Rescues, The Cape Hatteras Light: America's Greatest Sentinel, Move of the Century, which docu­ ments the relocation of the lighthouse. He recently wrote a book titled The Lost Light: A Civil War Mystery of Extinguished Southern Sentinels and Hidden Lighthouse Lenses. He served as executive director of WRAL-TV in Raleigh, where he created programs in England about the voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh, drought and famine in East Africa, neighborhood crime fighting efforts. In 1989, he traveled the globe to docu­ ment how houses are built for Habitat for Humanity. Among his major honors is the George Foster Peabody Award for Excellence in jour­ nalism, National Education Association award, World Hunger Media award and the Edward R. Murrow award. Today Duffus is CEO of Looking Glass Productions, Inc. and President of the Board of Directors of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum at Hatteras. He lives in Raleigh. "Solid Stride" at River House The 19 June Sunday Evenings at River House "Salon Series" will feature a piano and bass duo perfor­ mance by David and Sherry Hoffman of Hoffman Potery. In addition to the Hoffman's performance they will bring some of their pottery to show as well! The "Salon" begins at 4:00pm. with hor d'oeuvre and beverages, followed by dinner. We also invite guests to stop in for just the performance and a libation along with a beautiful view of the North Fork of the New River! "Solid Stride," a piano and bass duo, is the latest in a long history of musit cal collaborations for David and Sherry Hoffman. Both graduated from Manhattan School of Music and in their three decades in Grayson county they have been involved in numerous musical projects including forming, conducting and accompanying the Highland Camerata from its incep­ tion through the first ten years. This community chorus recently celebrated it's 25th anniversary. More recently they were members of the New River Chamber Singers. They currently work full time in their home pottery studio on the out­ skirts of Independence. Another performance in this series is scheduled for August 28 at the West Jefferson Civic Center. Solid Stride's Jifogram at The River House will be a sampler of popular1 pianistcomposers and their varied styles, beginning at the turn of the last century with the ragtime of the Scott Joplin era and its rebound in the ragtime revival music of the 1970s. Gershwin has his own branch of this pia­ nist's family tree. 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(Mar rodproWmed CM you Entertainment Group LLC C2005 Madacom Otdne •a tardea mark andMedacom nN registered trademark of Idadacom ComnuScabona Corporaeon MW4112-C2b �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005 SOCIALS PAGE 3A Thompson-Dollar McNeil and Handy Holmail Baker exchange VOWS P*an October wedding , , .' & to wed m July Jennifer Lynn Thompson and Christopher Edward Dollar were united in marriage on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at Smethport Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Sharon Thompson of Jefferson. She is the granddaugh­ ter of the late Roscoe and Winnie Phipps Neaves and the late Conley and Low Sheets Thompson. She is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College with a degree in biology, and a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a master's degree in business administration. She is currently employed by Appala­ chian Internal Medicine in Boone as laboratory manager. The groom is the son of Lin­ da Walton of Lansing and Ed­ die Dollar of Warrensville. He is the grandson of Kathleen Miller Barker of Lansing and the late Rev. Earl Baker, and Eula Mae Elliott Dollar of Warrensville and the late Jack Dollar. ,He is a gradu­ ate of Wilkes Community College with dual degrees in business ad­ ministration and accounting. He is currently employed with the Ashe County Sheriff's Department in Communications and is also the owner of Dollar Auto Cleaning. The matron of honor was Brenda Barlow Ball of Grassy Creek, friend of the bride; the maid of honor was Heather Neaves of Glendale Springs, cousin of the bride; bridesmaids were Michelle Chappell of Crumpler, Debbie Harless of Fleetwood, and Marjorie Burns of Elkin, all friends and former co-workers of the bride. The best man was Cliff Matkins of West Jefferson, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Larry Wilcox of Lansing, Chuck Lewis of Purlear, Michael Powers of Salisbury, and Chris Wilcox of Front Royal, Virginia, all high school friends of the groom. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a formal gown of white satin. A scoop neckline led to a fitted bodice of venise lace over satin embroi­ dered with sequins and pearls, with sheer, scalloped sleeves. The empire waistline extended into a satin gown overlaid with sheer or­ ganza, with the hem of the skirt trimmed in venise lace, sequins, and pearls to match the bodice. The skirt fell to a chapel length train. Her headpiece was a comb decorated with white satin roses, which attached to a fingertip veil. She also wore a pearl necklace, worn by her mother on her wed­ ding. Her bouquet was of red Charlotte roses adorned with ba­ by's breath and white, gold, and red ribbons. Bridesmaids wore dark red satin floor length gowns with a sweetheart neckline. They carried single, long stemmed Confetti yellow roses adored with gold ribbons. The groom wore a formal black tuxedo with white tie and cummerbund with a red rose boutonniere. The groomsmen wore similar attire with dark red tics and cummerbunds and Confetti yellow rose boutonnieres. Melissa Reeves Cowie of Greensboro attended the guest register and presented programs. A vocal selection, "Rose of My Heart", was performed prior to the wedding. The vocalist was Janet Church and musicians were Aus­ tin Mikeal, guitar, and Brandon Hardin, mandolin. Pianist for the ceremony was Vickie Baldwin. The wedding was co-directed by Lesa Absher of Crumpler and Judy Neaves of Glendale Springs. Photography was Susan Roark, with video by Onis Neaves and Teddy Absher. Floral arrange­ ments were by Louise Denny. A reception followed the cer­ emony in the church fellowship hall and was catered by Angie Thompson and Debbie Cox. Reception hostesses were Melinda Lyons, Brenda Stansberrry, Wilma Mikeal, and Katherine Sturgill. The tiered wedding cake was by Joan Walters. Music at the reception was provided by Bruce Goodman, and favors were pre­ sented by Ryan Absher. A barbeque dinner for the wedding party, family, and friends was held after the rehearsal in the church fellowship hall. Other wedding activities in­ cluded a household shower given for the couple at the Greene's Chapel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, hosted by Judy Neaves and Heather Neaves, aunt and cousin of the bride. A household shower was given for the couple at the Jefferson Fire Department Hall, hosted by Lesa Absher, cousin of the groom. A "pounding" pantry shower was given for the couple by the members of Sturgills Bap­ tist Church. After a honeymoon trip to Ver­ mont and Montreal, Canada, the couple is residing in Lansing. Baby News isty and Shane Lewis urel Springs announce birth of a daughter, na Lavone Lewis, born 2, 2005 at Watauga cal Center. She weighed inds. acey Titter and Danny r of Jefferson announce irth of a son, Jacob Tit­ le was born on June 3, at Watauga Medical ?r and weighed 8 lbs. .2 ozs. ura and Derek Mc» of Todd announce the of a daughter, Abigail erine McClure, born 6,2005. She weighed 8 nd 1 oz. dy and Donna Pierce setwood announce the of their son, Andrew Kyle Pierce, born Sunday, May 22 at Watauga Medi­ cal Center. He weighed 5 lbs. and 9 ozs. and was 18 % inches long.Paternal grandparents are Archie and Carolyn Pierce of West Jefferson. Maternal grand­ parents are Sally Walters of Fleetwood and the late Kyle Walters. Acela Estella and Doug­ las Matthew Diamond of Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Felisha Meliann Diamond. She was born June 10, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital, weighed 7 lbs. and 10.6 ozs. and was 20.2 inches long. Grandpar­ ents are Melida Macedo & Juan Musto and Alvin & Pauline Diamond. Sarah Marie McNeil of McGrady, NC and Ivan David Handy Jr. of Mc­ Grady, NC announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kenny McNeil of Laurel Springs and Lisa Reed of Hays. She is a 2000 graduate of North Wilkes High School and is cur­ rently employed by Wilkes Optometric Eye Care. The groom-to-be is the son of Ivan and Elder Mae Handy of McGrady. He is a 1997 graduate of North Wilkes High School and is employed at Peidmont Welding and is a self-em­ ployed taxidermist. An October 2005 wed­ ding is planned. Jessica Leigh Holman and Jeremy Adam Baker are excited to announce their engagement and up­ coming wedding. Both are 2001 graduates from Ashe County High School and Jessica is a 2004 graduate of Appalachian State Uni­ versity. Jessica has a major in elementary education and is planning on teaching at Mountain View Elemen­ tary in the fall. Jeremy is employed with Ronnie Mill­ er Construction. They are planning a July 2005 wed­ ding! Ashe County Little Theatre presents °r/\MJSiC The West Jefferson Business Association Invites you to visit our Galleries, Restaurants, Realtors, Shopping, Lodging, Entertainment and Services! June 23, 24, 25, 27 • 7:30 pm June 26 • 2:00 pm Ashe Civic Center Adults : $10 • Students : $5 We've got it oil! www.WJDowntDwri.cum Come on home...to our little town! I Reserved Tickets Available at the Ashe Arts Center Call (336) 846-ARTS An open invitation to Oldham Plant employees. Join us for an Outdoor BBQ lunch June 23rd • Noon-4:00 p.m. First Charter 402 S. Jefferson Avenue RSVP to Bianca Jacobs or Kathy Sheets at 336-246-8881 First Charter has served the financial needs of individuals and businesses of North Carolina for more than 100 years. Now we want to help you understand your 401 (k) options. 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CHARTER itxc SECURITIES OFFERED »Y WEST INVESTMENT SERVICES ICMBER NASO/SPC "j |* Nol FDIC mautad |Maytoaa valua| Nd bank gomantaad SecuMK* (I) arc not binlc deposit* (2) are nor utiurcd or guaranteed by ihe FDIC or any government agency. (3) arc not obligations irf. or guar inten) by any financial inrruutuwi, and (4) involve riaka, including die potential for flucuiationa in invearmcm return and the potential Inn of principal. O 200S Fint Charter �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial A courageous call for Iraq withdrawal No one will ever call Rep. Walter B. Jones, RNC, a flaming liberal. Jones, in fact, is one of the most conservative law­ makers in the U.S. House of Representatives. And, until Sunday, he was one of the strongest supporters of the war in Iraq. Jones, in fact, was the man who brought national attention to the "freedom fries" idea, dropping the word "french" because of France's refusal to sup­ port our invasion of Iraq. Many restaurant owners followed his lead on this symbolic move as a sign of their support for the war. And then came Sunday. Rep. Jones was on "This Week," a television news program, when he announced he would intro­ duce legislation asking the Bush Administration to create a timetable for with­ drawing U.S. forces from Iraq. Citing our 1,700 dead and over 12,000 wounded soldiers, as well as the fail­ ure to find any evidence of current weapons of mass destruction, Jones said, "I feel that we have done about as much as we can do." As might be expected, Jones' announcement has created a firestorm of con­ troversy. The White House has stated its opposition to a timetable. Back home in Jones' Third District, an Onslow County commis­ sioner has called on the congressman to repudiate the idea of a withdrawal— or resign. But there has also been support. Rep. Howard Coble, R-NC, a fellow con­ servative North Carolinian, has also emerged as a crit­ ic of the Iraq War, going so far as to vote against the recent $82 billion fund­ ing for the conflict. Coble has called for withdrawal by attrition, simply not replacing troops as they rotate out of the country. Opposing a president on Member: N.C. Press Association the issue of war is not an easy thing for a legislator. Sen. J. William Fulbright, D-Ark., certainly found that when he became a vocal critic of the Vietnam War during the Johnson Administration. Johnson dubbed him "Senator Halfbright" and the two waged a bitter public duel of wills. It would be easy for Rep. Jones to continue his sup­ port for the war. It would be simpler politically for him, to be sure. But he is doing what representa­ tives are supposed to do: use their best judgment to serve the interests of those who they represent. That can sometimes put a per­ son on a collision course with other legislators or even a president. We agree with Rep. Jones that a reasonable exit strategy for Iraq is long overdue. Saddam Hussein is gone, a new government is in power, and it is time for our men and women to start com­ ing home. We hope Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-NC, will join her fellow conserva­ tives Coble and Jones in this. In researching this edi­ torial, we came across some long-ago words written by Sen. Fulbright about the Vietnam War. They seem very appropriate today: "Power tends to confuse itself with virtue and a great nation is particularly susceptible to the idea that its power is a sign of God's favor, conferring upon it a special responsibility for other nations — to make them richer and happier and wiser, to remake them, that is, in its own shin­ ing image. Power confus­ es itself with virtue and tends also to take itself for omnipotence. Once imbued with the idea of a mis­ sion, a great nation eas­ ily assumes that it has the means as well as the duty to do God's work." (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4A FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005 Americans now tame To the Editor: Important issues are put into the meaningless, per­ sonality-driven "horse-race" model the media love so well. "Who's ahead? Who's behind? Who's 'winning*, the GOP or the Dems?" CNN, CNBC, NBC and Fox are little more than propaganda organiza­ tions serving up a daily "McNews" for our poorly read, culturally naive, and general­ ly poorly educated consumer. Based on the idea that those who eat junk, drink junk, read junk, watch junk and listen to junk deserve just more junk? The Nazis would have been jealous of such a tame population, who could absorb such shallow rubbish and believe it all. The US media is polluting the planet in the global attempt to pro­ duce "dumbed down", poorly educated worker bees hooked on trashy TV and other such silly nonsense, and also, up to their necks in debt. The entire monetary system relies on the relationship between the US consumer, and cheap labor in Asia where all the manufac­ turing went. The US citizen will, over time, be reduced to the same wages as his Asian counterparts. This has been happening since the late sev­ enties. The American worker hasn't realized it yet, but he is becoming sweatshop labor being reduced to working at MacDonald's or Wal-Mart for 7' dollars an hour. The time will come, maybe by 2015 or 2020, when his wages will be reduced enough to make relo­ cating manufacturing to Ohio an attractive plan. Welcome to globalization and the New World Order. This is all won­ derful of course if you are the owners of the means of pro­ duction. You can play one na­ tion off against another, con­ trol wages, maximize profits, and reduce your labor force to compliant slaves. All this comes with the added benefit of "the Sword of Damocles" Debt Mountain hanging over each employee's head. The anti- Christ proceeds. Generous Americans vote in large numbers against their interests in favor of poli­ ticians who cut social services and provide huge tax cuts for the super-rich. Politicians speak of solving the employ­ ment and education problem yet the republicans act in no way to change it, while talk­ ing out of the side of their mouth. A short list of ways the rich gain at the expense of the poor: cutting pensions, de­ stroying unions, reducing or eliminating medical benefits, fighting estate taxes, attack­ ing job security to keep wages low, starting wars in Asia. Should Wal-Mart have to sup­ ply health benefits in Mary­ land? Should Weyerhaeuser be allowed to build more roads in National Forests and cut down all the old-growth trees? Should companies be allowed to pollute as much as they want, not be required to clean it up, and pay employ­ ees as little as possible, foist­ ing their costs onto the state? Absolutely is the response of the Republicans. Growth doesn't really benefit anyone but the profiteers. It's based on misuse of the environment and its so-called "resources" (the clean air/water/soil/for­ ests/fish will run out even­ tually—but hey, who cares?) and minimizing expenses, the biggest one being labor. If you can pay someone in China or India a fraction of what you'll pay them in the U.S. corpora­ tions will move their opera­ tions there. In real terms, the income of 90% of our popu­ lation has gone down since 1975. Today's Scrooges are differ­ ent. They drive fancy cars, live in oversized houses and wor­ ship at a strange new altar of things that are measured in paper dollars. For only 400 paper dollars per month you can drive around in a big, new car. You won't own it but you can enjoy it anyway. For 2,000 paper dollars per month you can live in a new house which won't really be your house but Letters to the Editor you will live in it. For a few paper dollars more you can spend your fool head off, buy­ ing more things made in Asia. Who needs them? Who can afford them? Who cares?! The poor stretch to buy worthless geegaws and monster burgers. The middle class mortgages itself up, works night and day to keep the paper dollars flowing. And the rich cannot wait to get rid of their money and industries are springing up to help them. They reach for what cannot be afforded and clutch things of great price and little value. Craig Dudley What did Jesus do? To the Editor: What did Jesus really say and do? I find it most interesting that several people in Ashe County have expressed what they think the most famous of the various prophets, Jesus, said and did some two thousand years ago. This is based, I gather, on the Bible and what they have been taught, what they have considered and experienced. Please bear in mind that even the earliest books of the Bible were written about 200 years after the death of Jesus. Christianity was very much under attack when "The Book" was put together and it has been modified greatly through the years. Even the most profound biblical scholars do not agree on many parts of that document and they go through the Bible word by word. But, there are those among us that are absolutely sure they know what went on and why it happened as it did. These are the same people who also know the difference between the poor who deserve a hand up and those who deserve to be poor. They say we should not waste our time and especially our money. They are the same people who believe that America is always right and that might makes right. I wonder how each of us will feel when the American death toll in Iraq equals those killed on 9-11. Does each and every action warrant a more violent reaction? Does the party in power in Washington, Raleigh or even Jefferson just do as they wish and hell (excuse the term) with the minority? It is just one more case of knowing what is always right for me and you. What makes sense to me is for those who feel they have the answers for all of us to just find some way to listen to those who may have differing opinions. Would it not be possible for each of us to develop our own opinions? Do we always require a politician, a religious leader (ordained or lay) telling us what to think and do? How about thinking about other interpretations of the Bible? What about considering other forms of religion and other books about religion? What about not drawing lines as to who needs help and finding ways to help, notwithstanding the cause of the situation? Do we just fill up all the prisons and jails with everyone who is not "good" by our value system? Is our value system the only one that counts? Do we just wage war when we fail to get our own way? I wonder who pays for all this. I know that answer -ALL OF US. Ed Kline West Jefferson Saving Social Security To the Editor: This letter is in reference to Susan Phillips' letter, which ran on June 10. Thank you, Susan Phillips, for saying all the things of which so many of us want to say and cannot put into words as well as you did. I want to add one important comment regarding Social Security. As I did 10 years ago, I put house sale money, death benefit money and IRA rollover monies into a private account. No where else to put it. O.K. After doubling that money, stocks hit the bottom five years later and losing all the money I had made plus one half of the principal I had going in. I ended up with less than what I started with. So where is the (my) private account money now? In a (retired or not) CEO's bank account? In a paperwork trail in the sky? Just where, no one can explain. Thank goodness for the $472 monthly SS I am receiving now. That much I can count on. Being over 60, I am thankful I have only one prescription each month. I can hardly wait until I am 65 for Medicare to kick in so the $472 won't be eaten up by BCBS for the $425 premium each month. I took early SS to make my insurance payment. So—who are the private accounts helping when the bottom falls out again and it will. Losing $250,000 is to cry over, except I never saw or touched it. Our children will "never" see their private accounts fat enough, "built up" enough to start drawing actual money to retire on each month in their older years when they will not be able to get a job to supplement their benefits. With the uncertainty of the economy, the next group of CEO's, presidents of companies, retiring, big drug companies charging out of reach prices for drugs, Medicare (federal government) over charging doctors and hospital, making our Medicare payments go up, how will the grown children make it who pays for it all? Our children "must" wake up, get involved, study the issues each candidate brings forth, and make changes in the government for a better country. We don't have it now, but hopefully the children 20, 30, 40, 50 year old children will be more outspoken about real serious, important issues each instead of fighting other's party and church and being so judgmental about each other's morals. I do resent the fact that the Republican conservatives accuse the Democrats of having no morals, not being a church member, not being Christian and basically being "unfit" to run for office and help run the country, just because I disagree with the conservative group. Along with myself, there are many "born again" Christians who are Democrats and very moral, decent, non-backbiting, non-judgmental people who hope and want to work to make the country better for each other. If I agree with Mr. Bush and vote for the SS plan and money is put into private accounts, (stocks, bonds) where is Mr. Bush when your account falls to the bottom. Stocks, bonds, annuities, etc. is an up and down situation. Never up-up-up. Otherwise, we would all be rich and retired. Watch the news, listen to the stock reports. Mr. Bush will be set for his and his children's lifetime with income from his oil companies family made fortunes. I don't think he will ever need his maximum SS monthly payment of $1,200. Most of us do not draw the maximum amount. Makie Norwood Laurel Springs For Parks To the Editor: We share a deep sense of love and pride when our Dad: Relates the history of our family Reminisces of his times in battle Shares his deep sense of friends and family Smiles gently when remem­ bering his motorcycles Laughs at telling one of his own jokes Hugs and duty to flag and country Loves all of those around him Grins at some past mischief Speaks of our mother with glistening eyes Our Dad was born in Ashe County in 1922. He graduat­ ed from Jefferson High School and went on to serve in the Army Air Corps as a ball tur­ ret gunner in B-17s in World War II. He was a gunner in B-29 in the Korean War. He served in the Air Force's Strategic Air Command in the Cold War. Our Dad was a banker that helped many pa­ trons get on with their lives. He was a husband for almost fifty years and our Dad forev­ er. This little note is dedicat­ ed with a deep sense of awe and pride to Parks Colvard, our Dad. His sons Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and commu­ nity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for pub­ lication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, PO. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIPAY/ JUNE 17, 2005 FROM THE FRONT Jamboree Skyland Books hosts signing continued from front page (which he joined in 1959), and touring regularly in the U.S. and around the world. He began his career as a pop star. In I960, howev­ er, he formally went coun­ try—and that was just the beginning. He also became the first American country artist to star in his own tele­ vision series in the United Kingdom (for 10 years) and in Canada (for seven). Ham­ ilton also broke through the Iron Curtain, touring in the Soviet Union, Czechoslova­ kia, Hungary and Poland. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, Hamilton's roots are in Beaver Creek, where his grandfather lived. He often returns home to Ashe County to visit family and his many friends in the com­ munity. Joining George Hamilton IV on stage will be J.D. Higgins and The Country Ex­ press. Known as "Mr. Coun­ try Gold," Higgins began performing around his native Sparta when he was 15 years old. His career has taken him J.D. Higgins to appearances with many top country performers, and he has worked with 47 mem­ bers of the Grand Ole Opry. He is currently heard on WBRF 98.1 from 8 to 10 a.m. on JD's Country Gold & Top Notch Grass program. He be­ gan the program in 1994. For group reservations for the grand opening, call 336246-2900. a collaboration among Ashe people meet and talk and ex­ Memorial Hospital's commu­ ercise. Sidewalks are an op­ nity outreach program, the portunity for health promo­ Chamber of Commerce, and tion and fitness." the Town." The project involved build­ McFadyen noted that the ing sidewalks on the north $75,000 construction project side of East Main Street to was accomplished through the three way intersection the Transportation Enhance­ in front of Badger Funeral ment Act, a federally funded Home and on Ashe Street program. Congresswoman (next to Frasers Restaurant Virginia Foxx was also pres­ parking lot) from Jefferson ent at the ceremony, and Avenue to Second Avenue McFadyen thanked her for and then up the hill toward the additional allocation of Ashe County Public Library. transportation funding for This project is a segment of U.S. 221. He thanked Nancy the overall sidewalk project Kautz, AMH community out­ discussed several years ago reach coordinator and direc­ to extend sidewalks around tor of Ashe Healthy Carolin­ West Jefferson and along the ians, for her grant-writing four-lane of U.S. 221 Business skills, enthusiasm and dedi­ toward Jefferson. Efforts are cation to the project. also underway in Jefferson to "This sidewalk project is study the construction of pe­ one of many sidewalk proj­ destrian and bicycle paths. ects needed in West Jeffer­ The Saturday event in West son," said McFadyen. "We Jefferson included a walk build them for the safety of from the Ashe Arts Center to pedestrians, but they are Jefferson Station for presen­ also a social structure where tations on men's health (in honor of Father's Day) with special guest speaker Junior Johnson, a living legend of the NASCAR industry, and a tour of the facility by owner Tom Banks. After the tour, participants continued on the last leg of the walkway along the Sidewalks back to the starting point at the Ashe Arts Center. A contest to "Name the Walk" is open to everyone in­ terested in coming up with a name for the sidewalk project in West Jefferson. The prize is $150 and all entries have to be in by July 5th for the award to be announced at the Gallery Crawl in July. Organizers are looking for a creative catchy name for the walk having to do with health, fitness and/or the community. Entry forms can be picked up at any business in town with a sign in the window and also at the Arts Center, town hall or the Ashe Chamber of Commerce. Sidewalk continued from front page Father's Dayoperator, I'm very proud of the food choices we offer to our customers," said Don, who began his career with the company 32 years ago. "Our meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, and our dairy products all come from some of the best suppliers in the world. Some of the compa­ nies that supply our local grocery stores. McDonald's is the largest user of potatoes in the world, and with the implementation of our fruit and walnut salad, and apple dippers with low-fat cara­ mel sauce, we are now the largest user of apples in the world. McDonald's has pro­ vided nutritional information with our food items for more than 30 years, on our tray liners, through brochures in the restaurants and on the McDonald's website, www. McDonalds.com. Through the website, you can build a meal and chart figures for meal planning." "Customers have said they want healthier choices and McDonald's has provided them," Don said. "It really comes down to choices cus­ tomers want to make on a daily basis, depending on their own nutritional plans and personal level of activity. As parents, MaryAnne and I provide a variety of choices to our kids and help guide them in making those choices. Based upon whether they've had basketball practice or been home reading. We teach them to make good choices. It comes back to being a good role model." Don said there are healthy choices to be made every day, no matter where people eat. "Our family eats at Mc­ Donald's quite often, usu­ ally daily," he said. "Just like when we eat at home, we're careful to make a variety of food choices depending on our level of activity and the other food choices we've made during the day. It's all about making healthy choices and balancing daily diet with ac­ tivity." About the recent movie "Supersize Me," when a young The author of a new book that features the town of West Jefferson will be at Skyland Books, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Scott Dickson will meet lo­ cal residents and sign copies of "In Search of Mayberry", which focuses on 12 small towns in North Carolina. The section on West Jef­ ferson gives a short history of the town and describes the treasures of downtown and the surrounding area. Four­ teen photographs are also part of the section. "There's . something for everyone in West Jefferson," says the au­ thor. Other towns featured in the book include Mount Airy, Beech Mountain, Southport and Beaufort. A native of Greensboro, Dickson grew up in Pfafftown, just outside WinstonSalem, "where the small town way-of-life captivated his heart and soul". He graduated from Appala­ chian State University in 1990 with a communication degree and moved to Char­ lotte where her worked in the advertising industry. In. 1997, he moved back to his small town way of life and began work on "In Search of Mayberry" in hope of in­ spiring other to search out their own small towns to GlGIGK G1G1G1G G1G1G1G GIGIF' call home. He hopes to follow up this book with future volumes describing additional small town in North Carolina. Theatre One Mr. & Mrs. Smith Theatre Two Batman Begins •IG1G1G flGIGlG 1G1G1G "-1GJG Movie schedule for June 17-23, 2005 ilGlGiqsic Customer Cash On * continued from front page talk about the bird and how scared it was. And we went camping one weekend and it rained the whole time. We still had a great time. I think what the boys will remember, or any child, is the time spent 'with their parents. The oneon-one time on a daily basis. It helps give them confidence in themselves and their ac­ tivities. The love between father and sons is evident when the boys are around. They look to their dad with respect and listen to him. Their eyes shine. Their manners are im­ peccable. And it seems obvi­ ous that love and respect, not fear, inspires that behav­ ior. It's not fear of what dad might do or say if they misbe­ have. It's confidence that they are loved no matter what. "They feel confident to share things with their par­ ents," Don said of his sons. "From day one, we instilled in them the importance of shar­ ing things, letting them know that they can tell us anything even if they've done some­ thing wrong. We are trying to plan ahead for when there is more peer pressure in school. We want them to know that they can always come to us no matter what. They do feel comfortable coming to us, and we continually reinforce that. I remember how important that was to me, being able to talk to my dad, and the im­ pression it made on me." It takes a lot of love to be a parent, Don believes, and parents should focus on the positive and reward good be­ havior. "I encourage other fa­ thers to always take an active role in their children's lives," he said. Activity is an important part of being a good parent. Don and MaryAnne own a franchise of one of the most targeted businesses in to­ day's world of obese children and adults. McDonald s takes the heat in the blame on the fast food industry. Yet Don and MaryAnne are both fit and healthy adults raising fit and healthy children. "As a McDonald's owner/ PAGE 5A man decided to shed negative light on the fast food industry by eating nothing but McDon­ ald's meals three times a day for a month and consequently gained weight and risked his health, Don said "eating more than five thousand calories a day and deciding not to exer­ cise on a daily basis is irre­ sponsible behavior." "McDonald's," Don said, "continues to focus on cus­ tomers. The restaurants are working hard to offer choices that fit within their lifestyles. We want to help customers make informed choices." McDonald's has teamed with the Winner's Circle food program that uses the "star and fork" logo to identify op­ tions away from home. When you see the "star and fork" be­ side a single item or meal, it means that the item or meal is low-fat, sodium-wise, and consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, calcium-rich foods or water. This information is available on tray liners, bro­ chures and window decals. "Many nutritionists agree that McDonald's can be part of a balanced diet with sound and healthy choices," Don said. Don and MaryAnne want to thank the Ashe County community for supporting their business. "We feel very fortunate that Ashe County has been good to us as a busi­ ness and we have a strong belief that we should give back to the community," he said. "It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family, and we want to do what we can to make the community a better place. I can't think of a better place to live than Ashe County. We've been in Ashe County for ten and a half years, and the community has taken us in and adopted us, and life here has exceeded our expectations." "It may sound corny," Don said, "but our new motto 'I'm lovin' it' describes how I feel about being a local business owner and a dad. Hats off to all dads who are doing their part to be positive role mod­ els for their kids." Z- New 2005 Corolla CE New 2005 Corolla's Purchase As Low As k -. , • 7* $ 35 2 ° 1 , 5 7 Up To After customer cnsh back. Excludes tax tag A titla. Customer Cash On New 2005 4Runner,s_r^ New 2005 4Runner Purchase As Low As ^ Tundra 4X4 Automatic C^$19,495.40 $29,051.58 After customer ceeh back Eickdei tax. tag A title. 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Lois Dauway, also a mem­ ber of the WCC's Central Committee, noted that while business sessions will be con­ ducted, the assembly is not a meeting for "institutional maintenance." The real excitement and energy, she added, will center around the worship services, Bible studies and an informal program for delegates and visitors alike called "Mutirao," which means coming together or celebrating together in Por­ tuguese. A United Methodist dele­ gation will be among the more than 3,000 expected to attend the assembly, which meets Feb. 14-23 at the Pontifical Catholic University in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The number of participants includes some 700 delegates and their advi­ sors, representing the 340plus WCC member churches. The planning committee has made a commitment to involve youth aged 18 to 30 years in the assembly, ac­ cording to Dauway, who is an executive with the Women's Division of the United Meth­ odist Board of Global Minis­ tries. Beyond designating a per­ centage of the delegation for youth, another 150 youth will participate in the Feb. 9-26 youth stewards program. In addition, a Feb. 11-13 pre-assembly youth event will allow more affordable partici­ pation, particularly for youth from Latin America. Six youth interns have been working in the council's Geneva office on assembly planning. "Energy for the ecumenical movement traditionally has come from youth," Dauway said, noting that the council wants to attract and involve more youth. Even youth who are not delegates, she added, will be invited to participate in spe­ cial ecumenical conversations designed "to inform the pro­ gramming and the overall di­ rection of the council" for the near future. Those conversations will have four themes - changing religious and cultural con­ text; changing ecclesial and ecumenical context; changing international and political context and changing social and economic context. Financial constraints have reduced the overall number of delegates, presenting "a major challenge on a lot of levels," she added, including the need to have a diverse representation. Many member commu­ nions are allotted only two delegates to the assembly and, she pointed out, "to this day, most of the heads of com­ munion around the world are male. In this country (Unit­ ed States), it's mostly white males." To help create more diver­ sity, the planning committee added an "at-large" category of delegates. WCC officers met in early June to consider applicants for that category. Another way to achieve diversity is through the "Mu­ tirao." Open to anyone attend­ ing the assembly, it will offer worship, seminars, cultural events and exhibits and allow opportunities to expand upon the theme of the assembly and plenary sessions. The last WCC assembly took place in Zimbabwe in 1998. In Brazil, the assem­ bly is being hosted by that country's National Council of Churches, which includes the Methodist Church in Brazil, a WCC member. Other Bra­ zilian council members are the Roman Catholics, Syrian Catholic Orthodox, Christian Reformed, Episcopal, United Presbyterian and Evangelical Church of Lutheran Confes­ sion. Dauway noted that Latin America is a region that lately "has not gotten the attention that it needs and deserves" and Brazil embodies some of the issues the WCC will be Jn dealing with, such as land use and ownership. The assembly also will be the first for the WCC's chief executive, the Rev. Sam Kobia, a Methodist from Kenya. Dauway said she is apprecia­ tive of Kobia's leadership and believes he has created "a very helpful balance of spirituality and justice" for the council. *Bloom is a United Meth odist News Service news writ­ er based in New York. /Hcnfty eft l&fidMid tfwidfid 'Utn Tt hllci - ZCC5 BALDWIN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd, NC June 20 - 24 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM ^Zkank ifou -foot all you did Words cannot express our sorrow as we face our 7^1case continue to keep us For more information, transportation, or to register call 877-4726 in you? players. Pastor describe. You will be with us in our hearts until during ou7 time of toss. first Fathers Day with out you! We love you and miss you more that words can we see each other in Heaven. Doug Hardin YOitk all OUT love y burton /Hitter ^avnily 'Conformed in the image of His Son...." r A Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George N orris 246-2979 194 Orion iMtte, Jefferson. NC \ Visit With Us This Sunday ) SunJay School 9:45a.m. SunJay Worship 11:00a.m. / Blue Ridge Worship Center-] Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Fa*-Roland & McNeil Sis • Jefferson (88 West • Left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:OOp.m. Calvary Baptist o f West Jefferson Ethel, David, Shelia, Brian, Katrina, Lori, Allan, Candy Hardin and sincere thanks, KThe Director Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 146U BuLl Mm R/L. Wgsi Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Warship Service - 11:00am Sunday Evening Worship - 7.00pm Wednesday Evening 7:0Opm -<V» Saturday Praxrr Sen ice - 9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev. Alan Ambrose Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Church of Christ at West Jefferson Baldwin Community Church Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Sen ice 7:00 p.m. Sunduy School 10:00a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday F.veiiing SerPirt 6:00p.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00 p.m. Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 twi Friendship Baptist Church KdJcfTerson. NC Pastor: Rev. Jack I'ugh 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumple r. NC Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 Sunday School - 9:00 am. Sunduy Worship Services • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" We invite you to join us for a God rrntrrrd, "Laves you and wants you to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a m Morning Worship • 11:00 a m 1" A3* Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Smethport Independant Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88West, Smethpon. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. 336-385-2074 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for a joyful worship experience. We would love to have you come worship with us. Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Episcopalian) 101 South St. (jut off East Main). Itffmon, NC St. Mary's Church (336)246-9642 Rvvertwl Jrff Vogltr • Pastor West Jefferson Family Ttmr fellowship - ftjflAW family worshipping experience. North Beaver Baptist Sunday School • 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mondnj Sunday I'.wiun, Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller •hp • ll.-MM thio&OOm uty • 7:00PM Phone - 982-3076 495 Highway 194 South Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunduy School 9:45a.m. Cornerstone Fellowship Friendship Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson - Since 1890 • 846-3795 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" Friendly Grove Baptist Church Sunday School • 10:00a.m. Bethany United Methodist Church Evening Service 6:30p.m. Everyone Welcome 'Join us in worship to Christ" Locust Street, West Jefferson, NC Beaver Creek Christian Church 336-877-9075 10:00 a.m. * Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night -7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday Sc hool -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service - / 1:00am A 6:00pm John, Mary, Larry,Joshua and James Romans 18:29 221 Burnett St., (Off Buck Mtn. Ruail) Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • 877-5309 Matt, Meghan, Ian,Jason, Megan, Preston, Allen, Debbie,Jamey, Candi, Betty, Bob, Vicky, of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM Smethport United Methodist Church Uickerdale Baptist Church Ijinsing, NC*384-9281 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He ted them as far as to Bethany...and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Barnett St. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Sundav Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting St. Francis of Assist Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main A Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass • 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sim Morning Mass • 9:00 a5n. Weekday Mom. Mass - Call for limes Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. j(S§^Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Come as you are. you will be Im-ed" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise J1:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 Jefferson Post I ) 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com Ashe Counh/'s Only Subscriber Newspaper Offict Phone. Mtt-M'Ker. Lrnu Jom - Pastor Rev. Rodney Frye Pastor Lewis Poag Welcome Home Baptist Church 2678 S. Big Horse Creek Road 336-877-2801 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 9:00 AM -Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday School • 10:00-11:00AM Sunday Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Evenings (2nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Wednesday Nights • 7:00-8:00PM Youth Services - Sunday • 0:00PM Everyone Welcome! Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-9T7-10W Van Transportation Available I1 ItASERS Open for Lunch & Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ Ml Praise Br To God For Our Success' 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 * Contintntil Frame Shop * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the"We Cm Program' using Safety-Kken Environmental Service * RID-B-BUG EXTERMINATING CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE ft 13560 Hwy 221-S Fleetwood 877-2025 See us for all your automotive needs JONES •Specializing in Exhaust 8 Other Under Car Paris' • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Men - Fit. 8-5 921 S JHwonAtt W«l JWfenon 338-246-2128 WlIIVER (taTHWTIOX Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Healers Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County tor over 20 Years H&l/V Oil Company Commercial and Residential PO Box 9%r3 West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax:246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company Builders Supply HOME CARE Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 Super Muffler Ashe County Qjg 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Compliments of VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY We Build Your Home '->( i The Way You Want It HOMES vvww.classichomes Intersection US 2214 NC 163 • 1620 NC 163-E West Jefferson. NC» 336-246-3600 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street • _ Your FuN Service Oil Company The Mountain Village Shopping Center Ronnie Hophitw - Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE 336-246-4155 ^CITGOJ call 846-9241 West Jefferson Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 246-4591 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 Boone, NC 336-246-3367 Jefferson, NC 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC \y&r J 336-246-7101 tviviv.ashcmemorial.org 739 US Hwy 221 Bus mm West Jefferson 336-246-9969 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pollard Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 Cardinal L a n e s Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates •P^^787 Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings 205-A Long St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 Toll Free - 866-507-2685 Hwy 421 • Boone, NC 828-264-9051 www.nucKhfownlnc.com C£) c Ofclsmoblle •Ojboho. Boone Kubota. Inc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC 828-263-8464 • www boonekubota .com BRIT Ti lAVI;N of Wilkesboro 1016 Fletcher St. • Wilkesboro, NC 336-667-9261 Britthaven is an EQE HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. INC. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson. NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm 336-982-9&21 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005 PAGE 7 A EDUCATION SECU awards scholarship to Trent * * I 3 — w i - v w o i v w a i m v i v i o u i y Board member, Stephanie Trent, recipient of SECU scholarship and SECU Vice President Amy Blevins. SECU Foundation, funded solely by State Employees' Credit Union's (SECU's) membership, has presented a $10,000 four-year college scholarship to Stephanie Trent, a senior at Ashe Coun­ ty High School. Stephanie is the daughter of Will and Lori Trent. This scholarship was awarded for study at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, part of North Carolina's 16 campus Univer­ sity of North Carolina Sys­ tem. The scholarship was given based on SECU's philosophy of "People Helping People", recognizing the recipient's community involvement, leadership skills, character and integrity, as well as scho­ lastic achievement of main­ taining a 2.5 or higher grade point average. The scholar­ ship will be used for tuition and university approved edu­ cational expenses over eight consecutive semesters. State Employees' Credit Union's local Advisory Board member, Jackie Copeland, comments, "In keeping with the "People Helping Peo­ ple" credit union philosophy, SECU's members, via the Foundation, are helping local students further their educa­ tion through North Carolina's University System. It is with great pleasure that we award this scholarship to Stephanie Trent. As a representative of SECU's membership, I'm proud of our commitment to education and our efforts to help our local communities' students succeed." SECU is a non-profit fi­ nancial cooperative owned by its members. SECU has been providing the employees of the State of North Carolina and their families with con­ sumer financial services for over 65 years. With more than $12 billion in assets and over 1.2 million members, SECU is the second largest credit union in the United States. SECU provides services to members through 182 branch offices, over 800 ATMs, a call center and a website - www. ncsecu.org. The SECU Foun­ dation, a 501c (3) charitable organization approved by the Internal Revenue Service, promotes local community de­ velopment primarily through high impact projects in the areas of education, health and human services. Skyline Telephone honors two Ashe County seniors Nine area high school se­ niors have been named re­ cipients of the 2005 Frank James - SkyLine Scholar­ ship. The scholarships honor the memory of longtime di­ rector and former SkyLine President Frank James and are awarded to children of SkyLine members who reside in the cooperative's five-coun­ ty service area. The awards were announced at area high schools' Awards Day pro­ grams, and will be officially presented to the students at SkyLine's Annual Meeting in early October. Annually, SkyLine awards five $1,000 scholar­ ships, renewable for up to four years, to students pur­ suing a four-year college de­ gree and five $500 scholar­ ships, renewable for up to two years, to students pursu­ ing a community/technical college degree or vocational program. Alleghany County re­ cipients are: Ginny Absher, daughter of Loy and Debbie Lee Giles Absher of Sparta, who plans to attend N.C. State Univer­ sity; and Stellena Caudill, daughter of Micheal and Pa­ mela Caudill of Sparta, who plans to attend Maryville College (the four-year schol­ arship will be split between these two students); and Ashley Newman, daughter of Tim and Stephanie Newman of Piney Creek, who plans to attend Wilkes Community College. Ashe County recipients Western Carolina WCC offers University news workshop and training Cullowhee - A total of 1,356 students have been Wilkes Community Col­ named to the Western Car­ lege's Continuing Education olina University dean's list Department will be offering for spring semester 2005, a 9.5 hour OSHA Compliance according to Kyle R. Carter, workshop on July 19 from Western's provost and vice 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ashe Campus. This workshop is chancellor for academic af­ being offered free of charge. fairs. Teresa Durham will be the To qualify for the dean's instructor. Pre-registration is list, students must achieve requested by July 12. If you would like further at least a 3.5 grade-point information or to pre-register, average out of a possible 4.0 on a regular semester's please contact Jeff Shore at 336.838.6206 or Dena Wiles work of not less than 12 at 336.838.6210. hours, excluding remedial Also being offered is a Tan­ courses, with no grade of D ning Facility Operator train­ or F. ing at the Wilkes Campus on Local students named to Saturday, June 25 or Satur­ Western's dean list for the day, July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to spring semester are: Rebec­ 5 p.m. Registration costs for the class will be $51. Pre-reg­ ca Kate Miller of Crumpler, istration is required. To preBevin Amanda Ballou of register, contact Phyllis Boyd Jefferson and Daniel Earl or Dena Wiles at 336.838.6166 Gift of Warrensville. or 336.838.6210. cipient is Jon Dehen, son of Daniel Dehen of Banner Elk and Sue Wolf of Boone, who plans to attend Appalachian State University. Johnson County re­ cipients are: Laura Peters, daughter of Jeff and Kitty Peters of Shady Valley, who plans to attend King Col­ lege; and Josh Cornett, son of Keith and Kay Cornett of Shady Valley, who plans to attend Northeast State Com­ munity College. Established in 1951, Sky­ Line is a member-owned cooperative which provides a variety of telecommunica­ tions services to customers in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties in North Carolina and Johnson County in east Tennessee. Its whol­ ly-owned subsidiary, SkyBest Communications, Inc., offers a variety of de-regulated products and services, in­ cluding local calling services, business systems solutions, broadband Internet services and long distance. Autumn Rose are: Lee Giles, daughter of Jacob and Petra Giles of Fleetwood, who plans to at­ tend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; and Autumn Rose, daughter of Ann Rose of Lansing, who plans to attend the NASCAR Technical Institute. The Avery County recipi­ ent is D.J. Cook, son of Keith and Judy Cook of Elk Park, who plans to attend Appala­ chian State University. The Watauga County re­ Farm Bureau scholarship winner % versity studying Agriculture Education. Casey is pictured with Don Tucker, Ashe County Farm Bureau president (left) and Bobby Absher, Ashe County Farm Bureau vice president (right). <9* *' * * ' REGAL CINEMAS Ashe County Farm Bu­ Pas Pi /IM.'.'irii'* :T1:T«TT i'TH • Pm * / Discount TiehM RMtriclion* Apply reau is proud to announce REGAL 7 626-262-3600 that Casey Richardson of 210 New MarMl SICenter 600-F ANOANGO 2M< Jefferson has been select­ ADV Til on SJMWAR Of THE WORLDS (PG-13) • ed by the North Carolina BATMAN BEGINS (PG-13) MO * (1200 330) 700 I Farm Bureau to receive the 1015 R. Flake Shaw Scholarship ADVENTURES OF SHARK BOY (PG) no (1130150 beginning with the 2004420)640 9201 2005 academic year. The MR AND MRS SMITH (PG-13) DIG * (1230 350) 710 | educational scholarship has 1010 been increased in value to $2,800 a year for four years CINDERELLA MAN (PG-13) OK (1150 340)650 1000 of study. These scholarships MADAGASCAR (PG)WO (1140200 410)715 930' help fund the college educa­ THE LONGEST YARD (PG-13) WO (1220 400) 720 I tions of 24 students whose 1005 I field of study focuses on ag­ STAR WARS. EPISODE III (PG-13) WG (1210 320) riculture. Casey will attend 630 940' North Carolina State UniTime* For 6/17- 6/19 ©2005 www REGmevte*rem NEW EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM 7:30PM / FRIDAY 7:30AM-3:30PM / SATURDAYS S.OOAM-NOON Yes, We Can See You Q Today! Wal-Mart donates $1,000 to 4-H Bicycle Poker Run Sandy Roten of Wal-Mart of West Jefferson presents a check to George Santucci, 4-H Program Associate, Outdoor Education. The check, in the amount of $1000, is a match­ ing grant for the 4-H Bicycle Poker Run. The 4-H Bicycle Poker Run was held Saturday, May 14. All proceeds from the event go to support the 4-H Blue Ridge Conservation Corps. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POSTED June 14, 2005 At their July 7, 2005 regular meeting, the Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will consider the zoning of property belonging to David Paul Ashley, Samuel B. and Shirley A. Church, Colin J. and Melinda J. Cooper, Richard J. and Yvonne Dejongh, Edward F. and Barbara Eason, Marvin and Barbara Fox, Westwood Ventures, Richard Stanley Wilkinson, Jr., and Craig S. and Susan M. Zielinski. The residential subdivision is known as Lo-Wa Hills and is comprised of lots 2 through 8 and lots 10 through 22. The subdivision has not been previously zoned by the Town of West Jefferson and is proposed to be zoned R-15. The subdivision was annexed in January 1998 and comprises approximately seven acres. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:50 pm. Same-Day Appointments! ashe associates MEDICAL C A R I N Q H A N D S - C A R I N G H E A R T S Family Medicine * Urgent Care » Laser Skin Care * Sports Medicine 151 Medical Park Drive Jefferson, NC 336-246-7161 www.AsheMedical.com Highlands 3 Union BanlF Quick loan approval on... • home • construction • auto • business • personal loans Highlands Union Bank Loan Office 08BS. Jefferson Ave.* West Jefferson NC 336.846.1044 www.hubank.com Faces you know ...People you trust. Highlands Union Bank �PAGE 8A FRIDAY/ JUNE 17, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Local student serves as Governor's Page RALEIGH—Lindsay Claire Yount of West Jeffer­ son recently participated in the Governor's Page Program in Raleigh. Lindsay spent a week gaining valuable life experience and providing administrative support as a page for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the week of May 9-13. "The page program is an excellent opportunity for high school students," Easley said. "Young people from all over North Carolina are able to learn first hand how our government and various government agencies work by playing an active role in the daily tasks of our of­ fices." The Governor's Page Pro­ gram provides students with an opportunity to gain knowl­ edge of the roles and func­ tions of state government. During the week, pages have a chance to attend press con­ ferences, observe commission meetings and participate in a discussion with Gov. Mike Easley on current issues and events. Pages also assist in day-to-day office operations. Some of their responsibili­ ties include delivering legis­ lative bills, filing documents, assisting in mass mailings, answering telephones and delivering agency messages. Pages also tour at least one of the following state government buildings each day: the State Capitol, Leg­ islative Building, Executive Mansion, Supreme Court, Museum of Art, Museum of History and N.C. Correction­ al Institute for Women. Lindsay is the daughter of Philip and Drew Yount and is a junior at Ashe County High School. The one-week program is open to high school stu­ dents between the ages of 15 and 18, who are in good academic standing at their schools. Application forms are available year-round, but appointments are made on a first-come-first-serve basis. For an application or ad­ ditional information, contact the coordinator of the Gover­ nor's Page Program toll free at 1-800-820-4483, or visit the program online at http:// www.volunteernc.org/code/ govpage.htm. Superior awarded Mark of Excellence Superior Pontiac Buick GMC in West Jefferson, NC is pleased to once again accept GM's recognition as a Mark of Excellence dealer for 2004. This is the third time Supe­ rior has been recognized with this prestigious award. In a written statement General Motors says, "GM con­ tinues to recognize superior performance and takes great pride in rewarding dealership employees for hard work and dedication. That's why GM is proud to announce that Su­ perior Pontiac Buick GMC of West Jefferson, NC has been named the recipient of the 2004 GMC Mark of Excel­ lence Award. The 2004 GMC Mark of Excellence Award is an accomplishment reserved only for a select few outstand­ ing professionals in their field, and is a symbol of exceptional individual prrformance. Con­ gratulations to Superior Pon­ tiac Buick GMC." In accepting the Mark of Excellence Award long­ time Superior owner Rouss Hartzog states, "Reaching our goal of remaining a Mark of Excellence dealer is truly a team effort. Our employees can take great pride in know­ ing that their tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed by the brass in Detriot." General Manager Brian Minton goes a step farther,"Really the Mark of Excellence Award is a rec­ ognition of our staff and our customers. Without the sup­ port of pur customers and the community we could not provide the customer service that has come to be expected of Superior." Superior has been a re­ tailer of General Motors cars, Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office In this picture, Lindsay Yount stands in the front row, second from right. Gov. Michael Easley is at her right, and House Speaker Jim Black, D-Mecklenburg, stands next to him. Subscribe today... trucks, vans and SUVs from its current location in the Beaver Creek community of West Jefferson for over a quarter of a century. Father's Day Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 Memories of my Loving Husband Tarn Lyle. Wonderful father, grandfather, INSURANCE TOR YOUR NEEDS and great grandfather. As each You Backed Your Mini-Van Into a P a r k i n g SpaC0. [It was Already Taken.] day passes, our memories of you remain so special. We miss your To find out more about our auto insurance — Call me... Stop by... Log on - it's your choice! •Auto 'Home • Financial Products 'Business % W laughter and smiles, your kindness and most of all we miss you, Tarn. 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She cap­ tures the life and landscape of North Carolina moun­ tains in her studio which is located in her home on the New River. Valerie depicts life full of color and passion in stained glass window hangings, lamps, and other works of whimsy. Through her business, Glowing Panes, she offers one-on-one classes as well as stained glass supplies and artwork. On display are two gorgeous window hangings. Satellite TV! We've brought you local, long-distance and wireless calling. We've brought you High-speed Internet. And now we're offering you something even more entertaining - DISH Network Satellite TV. It's a great way to get connected to the best entertainment, sports, news and children's channels. When you sign up, you'll receive: • HBO and Showtime free for 3 months Library displays This month's displays at Ashe County Public Library include: Quilt by Evelyn Jones The quilt on display this month is "Grandmother's Flower Garden," handpieced and hand-quilted by Evelyn Jones of Warrensville. It is very pretty and colorful, with intricate stitching and a background of pure white. Evelyn learned to quilt from her mother, and has been quilt­ ing since she retired. Handmade Teddy Bears by Kay Bull Kay Bull of Jefferson made her first teddy bear as a gift in 1989. On display are bears of various sizes, 6 inches and up, dressed in a variety of costumes. Sixinch bears are made of felt, completely hand-sewn; Kay began making them after re­ ceiving one as a gift. 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Have you ever wanted to know more about mysterious processes that can change sunlight into food? What energizes the animals and plants that inter­ act and live together in our mountains? Meet a ranger at the picnic shelter for a fun and fascinating look at the natural world that thrives at 4683 feet above sea level. All ages are welcome to this fun, hands-on, free activity. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 6 p.m.: Spaghetti Supper and Bingo will be held by Whitetop Community Club at Mt. Rogers fire hall. Meal will be served until 7 p.m. and bingo played from 7-8. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under and children under 5 eat free with adult. Proceeds will sup­ port Whitetop Cgmmunity Ser­ vices Center. Call 388-3177 for info. 7 p.m. -10:30 p.m.: Blue Hol­ low Bluegrass will be per­ forming at the Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet in Glendale Springs. Saturday, June 18 7 a.m.: Gates open for the 5th Annual Ridge Run Car & Bike Show to be held at Ashe County High School parking lot, West Jefferson, next to Wal-Mart. Registration is from 8 a.m. -12 noon and the fee is $15 the day of the show. Judg­ ing begins at 12:15. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. General admission is $2 a person with children under 12 free. For more information call Wanda Lewis (336) 982-3944 after 5 p.m. 7 a.m. - until: Ladies WMU of Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have a yard and bake sale at the Ray Taylor Well Drill­ ing building on Hwy 163. Pro­ ceeds will be used to pay for a sound system. Anyone having items to donate, call 982-3524 or 877-5712. 8 a.m.: Mt. Paddy Church will hold a fund raising yard sale and country breakfast. Come hungry and find a bar­ gain! Proceeds will go toward youth programs of the church. Mt. Paddy is located at 822 NC Hwy 88 West in Jefferson. Ashe Central High School Class of '95 will hold its 10 year reunion. Events will begin with a carry-in dish lunch at West Jefferson Park at 12 noon. This event is free to all alumni and their families. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. At 7 p.m., there will be din­ ner and dancing at Jefferson Landing. The cost of this event is $30 per adult. Please con­ tact Nichole at (828) 754-0570 if you plan to attend but have not received an invitation or if you have any questions. 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Pig Pickin' at Riverview Community Center in Creston. Pig for pickin' or BBQ chicken with all the trim­ mings. Adults $7, children (612) $4, under 6 $2. 5:30 p.m.: Northwest Ashe High School Class of '95 will be celebrating their 10 year class reunion in the caf­ eteria of Ashe County Middle School. Dinner will be catered by Smoky Mountain Barbecue and the cost is $12.50 per per­ son and children 12 and under will get in free. Those interested in attending the event should RSVP by June 8 by calling Wendy at 336-384-8800. 7 p.m.: Greens Chapel Church will have a special singing with the Journeymen. The congregation and pastor, Jerry Harris, welcome every­ one. 7 - 10:30 p.m.: Whitetop Juniors, Kilby Spencer & Stephanie Reese Cloggers will perform at Mountain Mu­ sic Jamboree in Glendale Springs. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Tal­ ent Night will be held at Jef­ ferson Methodist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. Traditional music, storytelling and more will be featured. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students. 9:30 p.m.: Meet a Park Rang­ er at the New River State Park', Wagoner Road Access for this informative program to learn about the stars, constellations and our universe as we gaze into the night skies. Sunday, June 19 Annual Parsons-Sheets Family Reunion will be held on from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Shelter 2 in Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, Va. All de­ scendants of Leander and Dicy Woodie Sheets and John and America Black Parsons, all formerly of Ashe County, are invited. Please bring food and drinks for your family and some to share. Tablecloths, plates, silverware, napkins and cups will be provided. Lunch will be at noon. For more information, contact Linda Stamper Mros at 706-235-4217. 2005 ASU Mountaineer Boys Basketball Camp through June 22 on the campus of ASU. An overnight/day camp is available for boys 9-17. A Junior Mountaineer Day Camp is available for boys ages 58 from June 20-22 from 8:45 a.m. -12 noon. Register online at http://www.conferencescamps.appstate.edu/. From more information,call Ahmad Smith at 828-262-6582 or email to smithar@appstate.edu. 11 a.m.: Journeymakers will be singing at Peace Haven Community Church. Everyone is invited to attend. 11 a.m.: Mike Mabe will be speaking at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. 1:30 p.m.: Meet a Ranger to walk New River State Park's Farm House Loop Trail at the Alleghany Access at the Round House Road Bridge at Month of Wilson, Va. for the 2:00 hike. For directions or more informa­ tion call 336-982-2587. 2 p.m.: Come on out and ex­ plore life in the New River. Come prepared to get wet as we identify the critters in the river. Meet a Park Ranger at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access. For more in­ formation or directions please call the park office Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 336982-2587. 2:30 p.m.: High Country Post Polio Support Group will meet in the new auditorium at Watauga Medical Center. For information, call kathryn Pennell at 360877-1154 or Shelby Duane at 828-495-9371. 6:00 p.m.: North Beaver Bap­ tist Church will have a spe­ cial singing on Sunday night, Father's Day featuring the Grubbs. Monday, June 20 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Crusade in Troutdale, Va. with Bro. Dewey Williams, pastor of Belle Mead­ ows Baptist Church in Bristol, Va/Tenn. Monday-Friday night with Tuesday and Thursday services at 10 a.m. Crusade tent is behind Mr. Casual plant in Troutdale. Tuesday, June 21 1 p.m.: We Care Planning Committee Meeting at the Warrensville BROC office. This committee is the fund-raising arm of the Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity Commission and wel­ comes interested parties and potential volunteers to attend. For directions, call Louise at 384-4543. 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral Healthcare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet in the New River Area Conference Room in Build­ ing 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Road in Boone. The public is invited. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish supper and business meeting. The executive board meeting will precede the club meeting at 6 p.m., same location. 7 p.m.: Session III of the Childbirth & Newborn Care Classes will begin at Mt. Hearts.'Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Wednesday, June 22 11 a.m.: Friends of the Li­ brary meet downstairs in the library with a special presen­ tation by prizewinning author and filmmaker, Kevin Duffus, War Zone: World War II off NC's Outer Banks. The public is invited and veterans are es­ pecially welcome. Thursday, June 23 Ashe County Little Theatre proudly presents The Sound of Music, at the Ashe County Civic Center. Evening $hows will be June 23-27, with curtain at 7:30 nightly. June 26, Sun­ day matinee will be at 2 p.m. Reserved seating is available from Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are on sale now at the Arts Center in person or by phone at 336-846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. Call 846-ARTS for more informa­ tion. 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North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10-15 Come Saturday, June 25 8:15 a.m.: Early Bird Moun­ tain Walk, Saturday and Sunday at the top of Mt. Jef­ ferson. Discover the natural beauty and diverse variety of birds that migrate into the mountains during the summer months. No birding experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Bird books will be available. Wear sturdy shoes and meet the Ranger at the picnic area parking lot at the top of the mountain. This is a free one hour program. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering at 4683 ft. above sea level or about mountain mapping and topo lines? Bring your questions and sturdy shoes for an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenuous in sections. Meet at the picnic shelter. Sunday, June 26 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 20th Annual Roark Family Reunion will be held at the Riverview Commu­ nity Center at Creston. The day will be spent exchanging fam­ ily history and visiting long, lost relatives. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring a covered dish or two full of that good ole home cooking. All soft drinks and utensils will be furnished. There will be a short auction to raise money to clear a road and restore the old Charles Roark cemetery. If you have any small but valuable items, please fetch them along and they will be appreciated. 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the New River VFD. 3 - 5 p.m.: Celebrate South­ ern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play at Mt. Jefferson Park picnic shelter. All musicians are wel­ come. so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and the music. Free and open to the public. Wednesday, June 29 join us for fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Char­ acter with Jesus". Starts night­ ly at 6:30. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. Ongoing Events Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The June meeting will be on June 13 at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neigh­ bors for fellowship and a com­ munity meal! Come to Fam­ ily Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 2467222. Fun for Fours is a new par­ ent/child playgroup for four and five year olds and is a great way to get your kids ready for kindergarten! The group meets at Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 9 - 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Tons of Fun for Two's and Threes! If you have children ages 2 and 3, a new play­ group has formed just for you and them. It meets at the Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 10:30 - noon. Come check it out. You won't regret it. For more information, call Misti at 9828851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Mom's playgroup is open play every Friday morning from 10 noon at the Family Central Play Center! MOM's Group is open to everyone, and best of all it's free. For more information, call Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Fifth generation baptizing Pictured from left to right: Jackson Ham in his dad's arms (Matt Ham) Jackson's mother Tina Ham and Luke Rupard. Behind Tina is Gwyn Ashley. (Jackson's great-grandmother) and her husband, David Ashley Next is Helen Rose. Jackson's grcat-great-grandmothcr. Mary Muncy Jackson's grandmother) and Rev. Gordon Finley, pastor of Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. John de Lara Spainhour received an award for the "Best in the Field" at the Spring Sports Award night held recently at Ashe County High School. John is pictured with Bradley McNeill, Ashe County High School principal. Lions Club event tions may be made to the Li­ ons Club at West Jefferson Lions Club PO Box 1321, West Jefferson, NC 28694. The West Jefferson Li­ ons Club is sponsoring an "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast Saturday morn­ ing, June 18 from 7 AM to 11 AM at the old West Jef­ ferson School cafeteria. The cost of the breakfast will be $5. Local Lions will be flipping cakes and serving bacon and sausage to help raise money to send a local youth to a camp which is specifically structured for blind children. Take out or­ ders will be available. DonaMisti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Daddy and Me Playtime! Attention all dads...Bring your kids to the Family Central Play Center every Thursday afternoon from 1 - 2:30 and let them play while you hang to Use BEST DAC1III ffladl out with other dads. This play­ group also meets every second Saturday from 10:30 - noon. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. 485 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, l\IC \ % QMC Puntlactloii uuiCK BEAVER CREEK'S E3 SUPERSTORE 336-246-8815 FREE CAR CARE CLINIC 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ashe Memori­ al Hospital Auxiliary is spon­ soring a Uniform & Shoe Sale in the hospital lobby. Cash, check, or credit cards are ac­ cepted. GM VBS events Mountain View Baptist Church June 19-June 24 There will be classes for all ages! Everyone is invited to at­ tend. Baldwin Community Church June 20-24 Located on Hwy 194 S in Todd, VBS will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year's theme will be "Get in the VBS Zone". For more information, to register or van transporta­ tion, call 877-4726. Pastor Doug Hardin and VBS Direc­ tor Candy Hardin invite all to attend. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church June 20-24 You are in­ vited to join them in Club VBS: Beach Blast 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nightly. Friday night will be commencement at 7 p.m. with cookout at 7:30. Pastor Jeff Vogler and congregation invite you to attend. South Fork Baptist Church June 20 • 24 Supper at 6 p.m. and services at 6:30. The theme is Ramblin' Road Trip and all ages are invited, chil­ dren to adult with 'Teen Scene" for teenagers. Dress is casual but Christ-like. Come prepared for Christ-centered study and lifestyle. For more information call (336) 877-8777 or www. southforkyouth.com. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Join them for VBS from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check into Messiah Me­ morial where The Great Phy­ sician is Mending Hearts and Saving Souls. Classes for all ages. Welcome Home Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Classes for all ages, beginning 6 p.m. for youth and 7 p.m. for adults. Fun, games, Bible study, worship and transporta­ Approved Auto Repair Goodwrench Service Saturday June 18th 10:00 AM -1:00 PM Everyone Welcome No Matter What You Drive! REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. REGISTER FOR DOOR PRIZES! Call Mike Hamm or Kevin Kelly for Details FREE ( AK C AKF ( IJM • FKH Cut C.uu: Cusir • FMJ Cut CARE CIJYM • FM;I; CAR CAM CUXM Superior Super Service Center's certified professionals will perform an extensive bumper to bumper check up and test drive on your car or truck, We will Inform you of needed repairs. We will also show you how to properly maintain your vehicle and explain often confusing maintenance schedules, HMJNGHV) AHJ • MATIJMJHVJMHJ . m& j IMVJ HVJ FATHER'S DAT , uvnjurj«YJ rmj tims jj<oy flfesr ssxsillffil! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 48 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 10 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-06-17 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/9e880f3f76f0f88b643cf6aef5161b4a.pdf 44b6a6a53712b9a84cbdef325689aea6 PDF Text Text Sports camps continue Tuesday page 6 June 21, 2005 Softball teams in action 500 page 6 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com Rising freshman tops tourney page 7 Volume 80, Issue 49 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Revitalization still going on in downtown by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor People may wonder, what's happening with the revital­ ization of downtown West Jefferson? Organizers say you may not have noticed, but while things are happening according to plan, the overall project will take years. Stakeholders in the revi­ talization program met June 13 at Ashe County Library to look at progress, discuss what has taken place so far, and look at the future. Repre­ sentatives of the arts council, farmers market, chamber of commerce, library, Town of West Jefferson, business as­ sociation and Christmas in July Festival all noted efforts in their areas during a meet­ ing facilitated by HandMade in America officials David Quinn and Carole Summers. Quinn said HandMade be­ gan the Main Street Program in 1996 as an initiative of the National Register of His­ toric Places in order to retain the character of downtown communities. Efforts were made to bring people back to downtown areas from the strip malls that had sprung up. Individually, these efforts at making downtowns look more like the strip malls, such as adding shingled roofs to buildings, planting trees, and expanding parking, did not achieve the desired ef­ fect. What was needed was a comprehensive plan that included partnerships among the agencies involved. "Our Main Streets are not like any other place, and that's what we want to preserve," said Quinn. He said the Main See Downtown, page 5 Teacher of the Year visits North Carolina Teacher of the Year Lizbeth Alfaro came to Mountain View Elemen­ tary School on May 24. She visited Eddie Byers' kinder­ garten class and presented an activity on colors and shapes in Spanish. In addi­ tion, Cindy Fowler's students also interviewed her and wrote their own newspaper articles. (See page 5.) Alfaro is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in Catawba County, which has a very large pop­ ulation of non- and limited English speaking students. Much of her success can be attributed to her efforts to enlist parental support in their children's education. She organized a "Partners in Print" program with La­ tino parents at her school. A native-Spanish speaker her­ self, her work is not limited to just the Spanish-speaking population. The native lan­ guages of the fifty students she teaches include not just Spanish but also Vietnam­ ese, Romanian and Hmong. A dynamic speaker, Alfaro presented a workshop on strategies teachers can use to help their limited Eng­ lish-speaking students not only learn content objectives but also become members of a classroom community. The workshop was well-received by participating teachers. Her parting words were in­ spirational. One of ten children and the daughter of parents who See Teacher; page 5 Post photo by Linda Burchette Red Cross blood services chairman Jim Taylor of Baldwin was presented at lastThurday's bloodmobile a 20-gallon donor pin by volunteer coordinator Eula Blevins as Red Cross collection tech Monica Holder of Lexington monitored his dona­ tion. Local man has donated 20 gallons of blood by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Baldwin resident Jim Taylor was honored last Thursday for the amazing donation of 20 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. He reached this goal after 50 years of contribution. Taylor said he began giving blood in 1955 when he was in the Army. His donations to the Red Cross began in 1960. Taylor is also a volunteer with the local chapter of the Rerd-Groas, serving as blood services chairman. He was presented a '20-gallon donor pin by Eula Blevina. Red Cross volunteer coordinator, "People in Ashe County are great volunteers," Taylor said last week during a blood drive at the National Guard Armory. "When a group or individual needs help, some- nity drive each month at the body is there." National Guard Armory in This is especially true of Jefferson. Many donors are the Red Cross bloodmobile, as regular as clockwork when Taylor said. Many business- their schedule comes up." es and most of the manufac"Giving blood is an easy tuving plants sponsor one or way to make a real differmore blood drives each year. ence in somebody's life," Tay"We can give blood every lor said. "I want the commutwo months,"he added."How- nity to know that Ashe needs ever, in the interest of giving more of these volunteers who more people the opportunity regularly roll up their sleeves to donate, we have a commu- and give the gift of life." Our hills are alive this week with 'The Sound of Music' It's all in the family, the "The Sound of Music" as her Ashe County Little Theatre favorite musical, noting that family that is, and several the best part of this role is members of this week's pro­ working with the children. duction of "The Sound of Crystal also teaches dance, Music" have strong ties to and three of the young cast the 1986 ACLT production. members - Madison Ball, The story is the same, but Caroline Current, and Sierra the players have grown and Wilson - are her pupils. Crystal also remembers changed. Just as those play­ ers have evolved, so has the the 1986 Louisa. That role Little Theatre. A community was played by Mary Jane organization dedicated to Hendrix, an actress Crystal bringing quality theatre to remembers as a role model, the county, the Ashe County both in voice and in char­ Little Theatre has consis­ acter. Once again it's all in tently maintained its strong the family—today's Louisa family and community focus, is played by Sierra Wilson, and the plays, the people, and Mary Jane's cousin. The Von Trapp chil­ the theatrical productions dren are played by: Audra just keep growing stronger. When the curtain rises for LaMontagne (Leisl); Jessica "The Sound of Music" at the Treva (Friederich); Sierra Ashe Civic Center- on June Wilson (Louisa); Anna Woo23 until it closes on June 27, ten (Kurt); Jessica Presnell Ball the audience will be treated (Brigitta); Madison to a production that features (Marta); and Caroline Cur­ their friends and neighbors rent (Gretl). These young as they take to the stage. people are a delight to watch From the title role of Maria as they sing and dance their to the nun's chorus, let's look way across the stage, and at some of the connections there is a remarkable like­ ness by some to the charac­ from 1986 to 2005. In 1986 Ashe County na­ ters in the Oscar-winning tive Crystal Carson played movie. Through their association Brigitta, the outspoken Von Trapp daughter, who wanted with Maria, the children de­ to know just how the syl­ velop a warmer relationship lables "do-re-mi" translate with their father, Captain into mysic. Today, Crystal Von Trapp, played admirably plays the title role of Maria by Lewis Poag. Ginny Tobiassen played Rainer, postulant at NonSee Music, page 5 nberg Abbey. Crystal cites Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: adverti8ing@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Post photo by Linda Burchette Captain Von Trapp (Lewis Poag), accompanied by his housekeeper Frau Schmidt (Judi Mullen), introduces his children to Maria (Crystal Carson) as she arrives from Nonnberg Abbey to serve as governess in the Ashe County Little Theatre pro­ duction of "The Sound of Music," coming June 23-27 to the Ashe Civic Center stage. Sldyand Books to host Thia for signing The name "Thia" has become a household word to listeners of The Happy Time Show on WKSK ra­ dio. Thia Licona is a frequent caller to the station with her humorous stories. But how many realize that Thia is also the au­ thor of a book? She will be at Skyland Books in downtown West Jefferson on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon to sign copies of her book "Welcome To My Life: This is My Life As It Was and As It Is." Her story begins in 1985 when she was under­ going a deep spiritual transformation and ends at the present day. One of her pastors has said, "I commend this book to all who may find strength for the journey from the insights here given." A native of Guatemala, Thia Licona came to the United States in 1959 and has lived in the moun­ tains since 1999. Foxx blasts United Nations WASHINGTON—Last week United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted to enact major reforms to the United Nations and withhold U.N. dues until those reforms are carried forward. "The status quo at the United Nations is unac­ ceptable," said Rep. Foxx. "American tax dollars can no longer be funneled through the U.N.'s inef­ ficient bureaucracy, where they are at the mercy of international actors who are accountable to no one. Today's bill, H.R. 2745, goes far towards re­ forming the United Nations so that it can fulfill its mission of promoting peace and democracy, and protecting those that need their protection." Rep. Foxx, an outspoken critic of the U.N., made the following remarks during debate : "Mr. Speaker, the United Nations Charter includes some very laudable goals, but when the rubber meets the road, the U.N. has failed miserably to put these ideals into practice, especially in recent years." �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Grace Caudill Baldwin Grassy Creek June 9, 1936 June 10, 2005 Grace Caudill Baldwin, age 69 of Grassy Creek, NC, died Friday, June 10, 2005, at her residence. Mrs. Baldwin was born in Ashe County, NC on June 9, 1936 to Paul and Ossie Carpenter May. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Baldwin, and son Tony Caudill. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Clark and Rev. J. D. Walton officiated. Burial fol­ lowed in the May Cemetery. The family received friends Ethel Coldiron Shatley Jefferson April 13, 1923 June 11, 2005 Ethel Coldiron Shatley age 82 of Jefferson, NC, died Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Shatley was born in Ashe County, NC on April 13, 1923, to Lester and Cessie Weaver Coldiron. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy Shatley. She was an avid reader and loved working in her flower gar­ den. Mrs. Shatley was a life­ long member of Friendship Baptist Church. She played the guitar and enjoyed play­ ing and listening to music. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. David Richard Clyde Jones Warrensville January 26, 1913 June 13, 2005 Richard Clyde Jones, age 92 of Hwy. 88 West, Warrensville, NC passed away at his home Monday, June 13. Mr. Jones was born January 26, 1913 to the late Charles and Maggie Jones of Triplett (Deep Gap), North Carolina. He was a carpen­ ter by trade and retired after 23 years from Thomasville Furniture in August of 1983. In addition to his parents, his wife Pauline Mattie Wyatt Jones preceded him in death. A veteran of World War II, he was an extremely patri­ otic man and a lover of animals-especially his cat Sam. He possessed a love for the mountains of Ashe County and the New River and a spe­ cial love for all who visited him and shared a "talk." A service to celebrate and remember hi§ life was held Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. Benjamin Oliver Alexander West Jefferson May 26, 2005 June 15, 2005 Infant Benjamin Oliver Alexander died Wednesday, June 15, at N.C. Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. Benjamin was born May 26, 2005 in Winston Salem to Shonda Megan Alexander. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Dr. Keith Franklin, Rev. Thomas Griffis, and Rev. Bob Miller officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening. Infant Benjamin is sur­ vived by his mother, Shonda Hilda Gay Winebarger West Jefferson September 6, 1962 June 16, 2005 Hilda Gay Winebarger, age 42 of West Jefferson, NC, died Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Ms. Winebarger was born September 6, 1962 in Surry County to Carl and Helen Dillard Winebarger. She was preceded in death by her mother. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2005 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Roger i Sunday, June 12, 2005 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Baldwin is sur­ vived by two daughters; JoAnn Waddell and Mildred Testerman, both of Grassy Creek, NC; two brothers, Lee May of Grassy Creek, NC and Donnie May of Lansing, NC and three sis­ ters, Ruth Taylor, Hazel Surber and Mary Buchanan all of White Top, Va. Also surviving are five grand­ children, one great-grand­ child and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Grinnell and Rev. Herb Parunak officiated. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, June 14, 2005 from 6:00-8-00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Shatley is survived by one son; Terry Shatley of Oxford, NC, three daugh­ ters; Janet Wright of Spruce Pine, NC, Bonnie Shatley of Jefferson, NC and Tammie Lazeau of Lexington, NC. Also surviving is one sister, Mabel Shatley of Jefferson, NC, one brother, Lucius Coldiron of Greensboro, NC, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Florence "Flossie" Baltimore Taylor Lansing August 18, 1914 June 13, 2005 Mrs. Florence "Flossie" Baltimore Taylor, age 90 of Lansing, NC, died Monday, June 13, 2005 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abington, VA. Mrs. Taylor was born August 18, 1914 in South Carolina. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Ted" Taylor. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Doris Leona Griffitts Anderson parents and a son, Johnny Anderson. She is survived by her Lansing husband, Ted Anderson, of January 20, 1927 the home; a daughter, Dare June 13, 2005 Eldreth and husband, Ray, Mrs. Doris Leona Griffitts of Lansing; three sisters, Anderson, age 78, of Lansing, Bobbie Spencer, of Avondale, died Monday, June 13, 2005 PA, Helen Hanson, of Crystal, at North Carolina Baptist MN and Margaret Lee, of Hospital. Marion, VA; two grandchil­ A memorial service dren, Trevor Anderson and was held at 2:00 p.m. on Cody Anderson; one greatThursday, June 16, 2005 at granddaughter, Liberty Grace Helton United Methodist Anderson; several nieces and Church by Rev. Lloyd Day, nephews also survive. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Flowers were appreci­ Speaker Bob Hanson. Burial ated or memorials may be followed in the Anderson- made to: Sturgill's Baptist Brooks Cemetery. The family Church, c/o Ed Sturgill, 155 received friends from 1:00 Fees Branch Road, Lansing, - 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, one NC 28643. hour prior to the memorial You may give the family service. your condolences at our web­ Mrs. Anderson was born site www.boonefuneralhome. in Ashe County on Thursday, com. January 20, 1927 to the late Boone Family Funeral John Griffitts and to the late Home of West Jefferson was Lilly Jones Griffitts. She was in charge of these arrange­ preceded in death by her ments. Esther Julie May Stanley Burial followed in Ashelawn West Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The June 8, 1913 family received friends from June 16, 2005 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to Esther Julie May Stanley, the service Thursday after­ age 92 of West Jefferson, noon. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made NC died, Thursday, June to the Ashe County Humane 16, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Society, P.O. Box 1776, West Stanley was born June 8, 1913 in Ashe County to Jefferson, NC 28694. Survivors include one son the late Walter and Ennice Miller Pennington. In addi­ and daughter-in-law, Roger tion to her parents she was and Tina Jones of Nashville, preceded in death by her TN; daughter and son-in-law, husband, Tom Stanley. Barbara and Tim Whitener of Funeral services were Hickory, NC and a daughter, held at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Betty Wiles of Kernersville, June 18, 2005 at the Badger NC. He is also survived by a Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. sister, Helen Triplett of Deep Glenn Woodie officiated. Gap, NC. He will be remem­ Burial was held at 10:00 a.m. bered by two special grand­ Sunday, June 19 in the West daughters, Amy Sturgill of Jefferson Cemetery. The Atlanta, GA and Mary Clare family received friends from Jones of Nashville, TN. Also 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. June 18 surviving are a special care­ giver, Brenda Triplett, and many, many friends who looked forward to a wave or James Robert Miller a "throw of the hand" as they West Jefferson passed his home. October 26, 1927 You may email condolenc­ June 17, 2005 es to the family at our web­ James Robert Miller, age site www.ashelawn.com. 77, of West Jefferson, NC, Ashelawn Memorial died Friday, June 17, 2005, Chapel was in charge of the at his residence. Mr. Miller arrangements. was born October 26, 1927 in Ashe County to the late Dan Alexander of West Jefferson; and Letha Dillard Miller. maternal grandparents, Cliff Funeral services were and Frankie Alexander of held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, West Jefferson; maternal June 20, 2005, at the Badger great-grandparents, Blanton Funeral Home Chapel. and Mamie McNeill, and Elder James McNeill offici­ Virginia Alexander. ated. Burial followed in the He was preceded in death Severt Cemetery. The family by his maternal great-grand- received friends from 11:00 father, John Alexander. Also a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, surviving are four aunts; June 20, 2005, prior to the Felecia Norris and husband service. Scott, Kristie Danner and Mr. Miller was a carpenter husband Geoff, Angela Cook, and farmer. He loved farm­ and Julie Alexander; two ing, the mountains, fishing uncles, Matthew and David and hunting. He was an Alexander and several great- US Army veteran who served aunts, uncles, cousins, and in Japan shortly following his church family at Jefferson World War II. United Methodist Church. You may e-mail condolenc­ es to the family at our web­ site www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Blevins officiated. In lieu of flowers memorials were made to the family in care of Badger Funeral Home. PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ms. Winebarger is sur­ vived by one son; Mitchell Correll of Wilkesboro, NC, her father, Carl Winebarger of West Jefferson, NC, three brothers; Joe, Robert and David Winebarger all of West Jefferson, NC. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Rev. David Lyall officiat­ ed. Burial followed in the Taylor-Cox Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15th at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Taylor is survived by one daughter, Brenda Testerman of Annandale, VA, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. You may send your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. prior to the funeral service at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Stanley is survived by one son; Harold Stanley of Spotsylvania, VA; one daughter, Mary Peters of the home, eight grandchildren; Danny Coldiron of Fleetwood, NC, James Coldiron of West Jefferson, NC, Charles Coldiron of Thomasville, NC, Janet Adams of Denton, NC, Dough Stanley, MD, Larry Stanley of VA, Gail Coffee and Brenda Madden both of Woodbridge, VA; 14 great­ grandchildren, five greatgreat-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Farrington Miller and one sister, Mary Lou. He is survived by one son; Roy Lee Miller of West Jefferson, one daughter; Lois Ann Stewart of Boone, two brothers; Paul Miller of Fleetwood and Frank Miller of Mayodan, NC, six sisters; Chloie Bass and Evelyn Reed of Davidson, NC, Christine Carson of Crumpler, NC, Kathy Butler of Rocky Mount, NC, Joan Bramlett of New Bern, NC, Jean Walters of West Jefferson, NC, two grandsons; Travis and Tyler of West Jefferson, NC. Flowers were appreciat­ ed. The family respectfully requested no food. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Melba Lovill Tugman West Jefferson July 1, 1920 June 14, 2005 Mrs. Melba Lovill Tugman, age 84, of N. Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson and a former resident of Boone, died Tuesday evening, June 14, 2005, at home. Born in Coshocton, Ohio, July 1,1920, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Lovill and Bina Moody Lovill Graham. Melba was a member of Boone United Methodist Church. She was retired from ASU, where she had worked as the head cashier in the business affairs office for 42 years. Surviving are one daugh­ ter, Kyle Norris of Jefferson; one son, James Earl "Bo" Tugman and wife, B.J., of Boone; three grandchildren, Thomas Ryan Norris and wife, Erin, of Jefferson, Kera Norris Rumfelt and husband, Matthew, of West Jefferson, and Taylor Kyle Tugman of Boone, two great-grand­ children, Emerson and Cole Georgia Faye Stringer Jefferson September 22, 1919 June 14, 2005 Mrs. Georgia Faye Stringer Bare, age 85, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Valley Nursing Care Center in Taylorsville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2005 at Orion Baptist Church by Rev. Mace Johnson and Rev. Steve LeaShomb. Burial followed in the church cem­ etery. The family received friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16,2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Bare was born in Ashe County on Monday, September 22, 1919 to the late Grover Stringer and to the late Effie Mae Sheets. She retired from Sprague Electric and a mem­ ber at Orion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Rumfelt, of West Jefferson, one sister, Jimmie Graham Mast of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey and a number of nieces and nephews. In addi­ tion to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Thomas Earl Tugman, and two sisters; Jennie Lovill Bumgarner and Joan Lovill Tolbert. Memorial services for Mrs. Melba Lovill Tugman were conducted Friday afternoon, June 17, 2005, at 2 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Lawrence Goodman. Burial followed at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. The family respect­ fully requested no flow­ ers and suggested memori­ als be made to Hospice of Ashe County, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. The family received friends Friday afternoon from 1 until 2 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, one hour prior to the services. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home served the Tugman family. Oren Gene Bare. She is survived by two sons, Gary Bare and wife, Judy, of West Jefferson and Danny Bare, of Jefferson; a daugh­ ter, Janie Cloer and husband, Kenneth, of Hudson; a broth­ er, Eddie Liddle, of Jefferson; three sisters, Sarah Long, of Jefferson, Hazel Bare, of Laurel Springs and Catholeen Perkins, of Jefferson; nine grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survives. Flowers appreciated or memorials to be made to: Orion Baptist Church Building Fund, 477 Frank Dillard Road, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Obituaries are available online at www.jeffersonpost.com. 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We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Regionalism is critical to economic development (Editor's note: This is Pat Mitchell's regular monthly column.) Last month I attended the National Park Service's Gate­ way Training, training for "gateway communities" that border public lands. Ashe County is obviously an en­ tranceway, or gateway, to the Blue Ridge Parkway. While the conference itself was ex­ ceptional and worthy of news­ paper space, I would like to convey in this column an im­ portant concept given a great deal of time at the training sessions. That concept is the idea of Regionalism - and I capitalize it to stress its' im­ portance. It is an idea that is increasingly important in lo­ cal and state economic devel­ opment. Regionalism, in today's eco­ nomic development language, is the idea that decisions of­ ten do not stop at the county line. The impact of another county's initiative might not stop at their county line. The resources used to promote economic development often are better utilized if our plan­ ning crosses jurisdictional lines; often we develop better programs and initiatives if we work with our neighbors. Let me present some examples of Regionalism as it relates to local and state economic de­ velopment. Post file photo Pat Mitchell At the Gateway Training last month and as a part of our Heritage Tourism ini- Skyline fund helps growth WEST JEFFERSON, N.C.- for normal and at-risk children, -Two area organizations have from infants to kindergarten in been named the recipients of spe­ a county where there is a severe cial zero-interest loans through shortage of daycare facilities, Skyline Membership Corpo­ particularly for infants. The ration's Revolving Loan Fund RLF loan will go toward the pur­ (RLF). Sugar Grove Develop­ chase of new playground equip­ mental Day School (SGDDS) in ment for the School. Watauga County has received a "Thanks to SkyLine, our $25,000 loan to purchase need­ families, staff, board and com­ ed playground equipment, and munity members, SGDDS has Mount Jefferson Land Manage­ and continues to create a high ment, which leases facility space quality, safe, fun and learning to American EmergencyVehicles environment for the children (AEV) in Jefferson, has received who spend their days with us," a $125,000 loan to construct a said C. Hunter Wall, School Di­ new paint facility for AEV. rector. "Without the loan from The loan program was estab­ SkyLine, we would have not lished in 1994 when Skyline been able to design and imple­ applied for a grant through the ment a playground that is en­ then-Rural Electrification Ad­ joyed by children eight weeks to ministration (REA) to establish six years old." a revolving loan fund to support Skyline's loan to Mount economic development projects Jefferson Land Management throughout its service area. The (MJLM) will benefit American initial grant of $400,000 required Emergency Vehicles (AEV), a 20-percent match, and the first a local producer of high-per­ recipient of this loan was the Al­ formance emergency vehicles leghany Economic Development which is undergoing a mqjor ex­ Commission, which needed site pansion to its existing facility in preparation support for the Ashe County."AEV has strength­ county's new Industrial Park. ened the industrial base in Ashe "SkyLini is pleased" Line 'County over Thr iast~[3 vide firt&nci assistance to lrifd < tfvo organizations through our its efforts to expand operations Revolving Loan Fund program," that will result in additional jobs said John Dixon, SkyLine Chief for area residents,"said SkyLine Executive Officer (CEO). "Our CEO John Dixon. The expansion includes ap­ support of Sugar Grove Devel­ opmental Day School in west­ proximately $2 million in in­ ern Watauga County will help vestment and will result in the address a continuing need for addition of 30 to 50 new jobs in developmental day care services its production area. The new facility is a 28,000-square-foot for working families." paint building and will alleviate - more Sugar Grove Developmental a significant production bottle­ Day School is the former Valle neck and create room within the Cruris Day School, which was existing facility to add assembly founded in 1982 by a group of capacity. The RLF Loan from parents who needed a child care SkyLine will help to purchase center located in rural western paint equipment for the new Watauga County. It moved to facility. "American Emergency Ve­ its current location at the former Cove Creek Elementary School hicles is very excited about in Sugar Grove, was renamed completing our paint facility the Sugar Grove Developmental expansion, and we greatly ap­ Day School and officially opened preciate the support that we in June 2004. The School cares have received from the commu- nity, and especially from Skyline Membership Corporation and Blue Ridge Electric," said Greg Warmuth, AEV Vice-President of Finance. "With a total investment in our new facility of over $2.0 million, we needed help. This investment is not just an invest­ ment in our company, but an in­ vestment in the community as a whole. When AEV is successful, our employees are successful, and the Ashe County region also shares in our success,"Warmuth said. A key component of the se­ lection process for these loans is the organization's ability to cre­ ate or maintain jobs for rural ar­ eas. Loans also may support the construction and installation of needed community facilities or services that support rural tiatives, Wilkes, Alleghany, Sparta to develop a regional Watauga, Caldwell and Ashe cluster of advanced compos­ county representatives dis­ ite material industries. While cussed development of a trail cluster initiatives are longsystem that would link those term strategies in economic counties. Tourists, or resi­ development, they will only dents, who want to hike, bike be successful if planned and or canoe a trail or blueway implemented on a regional system are not going to think basis. about county or city borders Another example of Re­ they simply want to be out in gionalism is the Kitchen Cab­ nature. Would it make sense inet, a shared use commercial for each of these counties to kitchen at Family Central. plan their own trail system The kitchen is an incubator - or should the planning of project that will spawn new such a system be done region­ businesses in the food indus­ ally? Would we develop a bet­ try, such as the production of ter trail system by thinking jams and jellies, sauces, ca­ regionally and would grant tering and baked goods. The funding likely be more avail­ Kitchen Cabinet has already able if we plan regionally? received over $100,000 in Ashe, Wilkes and Allegha­ grant funding to do a feasibili­ ny currently are involved in ty study, and architectural de­ the Northwest North Caroli­ signs are currently underway. na Advanced Materials Clus­ My office, and Carol Coulter ter (NWNCAMC) initiative. with the Ashe Partnership at County managers and their Family Central, recently ap­ economic developers, Wil­ plied for a Community Devel­ kes Community College, Ap­ opment Block Grant (CDBG) palachian State University to complete renovations for through ARDI, Blue Ridge the kitchen facility. Funding Electric and other businesses, from the Z. Smith Reynolds have been meeting for over Foundation, the North Caro­ a year with representatives lina Rural Center, the Rural from Martin Marietta in Advancement Foundation In­ economic development, or sup­ port new business development or existing business expansion within Skyline's service area. Other previous recipients of SkyLine RLF loans include the Cove Creek Preservation and Development, Inc. in Watauga County and the Alleghany Eco­ nomic Development Commis­ sion to support site development activities for the Magnolia Man­ ufacturing, Inc. project. ternational and other grant­ ors would only have been pos­ sible if we planned across our county borders in the use of this facility. Today I attended a work­ force development meeting at the High Country Council of Governments, an organiza­ tion comprised of representa­ tives from seven counties who meet regularly to look at vari­ ous issues in Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Yancey, Avery, Mitch­ ell and Watauga counties. North Carolina also thinks regionally in their economic development. The Depart­ ment of Commerce divides the state into seven economic development regions. Ashe is in the Advantage West Region, a geographical area comprised of 23 counties in western North Carolina. Ad­ vantage West is an important partner with Ashe in support­ ing our grant requests for the Kitchen Cabinet. Regionalism - an essen­ tial concept in today's eco­ nomic development. If you have questions or comments, please contact me at 336-2192502. Ashe County Little Theatre presents FISH FOR POND STOCKING Delivery will be: June 23, 24, 25, 27 • 7:30 pm June 26 • 2:00 pm Ashe Civic Center FRIDAY, JULY 1 West Jefferson - Southern States 12:00 - 1:00 P.M., Phone 336-246-3201 • •,*,_! 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(3) aw not uhhpuoni if. or and (4) involve rislo. including die potential for fluctuation* in investment return and the potential ha of principal. , any finant <52005 Fint Charier �X Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial A man of vision and courage West Jefferson—and Ashe County—is fortu­ nate to have attracted Tom Banks, the developer of Jefferson Station, who is, indeed, a man of vision and courage. Only a man of vision could have seen the potential in the rundown, antiquated Thomasville Furniture Plant. Many in the town thought no fur­ ther than demolishing the aging structures to make way for parking. With that vision had to come courage. A first tour through Thomasville as it was before renovation would have made most developers run. Not Tom Banks. He had a vision of an amazing facility, combining residential and commercial facilities, and he had the courage to fol­ low through on what he saw in his mind's eye. After months of work, and untold dollars invest­ ed in this community, Jefferson Station opened its doors earlier this month. The first shops are open, and all that remains to fill the indoor mall area is some more people with vision and courage—though on a far lesser scale than what Mr. Banks had displayed. Elsewhere in the build­ ing, once-worn plant space is rapidly becoming beau­ tiful condos. Outside, art and landscaping are com­ bining to make what was once an eyesore into a highlight of the town. In today's business world, there are too many "leaders" whose only vision is how to get a share of stock to rise a few pen­ nies. It was people like Tom Banks who built this country, this state and this county, people who dreamed large and then lived those dreams. We congratulate Mr. Banks on the opening of Jefferson Station, and look forward to it becoming the heart of West Jefferson. Clarification Since running our edi­ torial on the proposed changes to the Ridge Law to allow windmills on mountain ridges, we have learned that the county commissioners are the ones who asked for the legis­ lation. Sen. John Garwood and Rep. Gene Wilson were simply presenting the bills as requested. Member: N.C. Press Association This has not ' changed our view that no change in the Ridge Law is needed to make windmills a success in the county. We oppose such a change, and the presence of such structures on our peaks. They can function just as well—and possibly better—at a slightly lower elevation, without damag­ ing our scenery and views. (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. 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Commissioner on windmills To the Editor: In reference to your June 14th editorial on the wind­ mill legislation sponsored by State Senator John Garwood. While I support alternative energy in gen­ eral, I did not support the resolution passed by the Ashe County Commission­ ers. I respect and admire State Senator Garwood for all the work he does for Ashe County. His integrity is above reproach. The is­ sue concerning windmills in Ashe County has been on the Commissioners agenda twice this year. (There was no mention of this in either local paper) The first reso­ lution passed 4 to 1. The second resolution passed 3 to 1. (Commissioner Cal­ houn asked to abstain from the vote because he has an interest in the formation of windmill farms in Ashe County). The County Com­ missioners sent this reso­ lution to Senator Garwood and asked for him to intro­ duce the bill in to the state senate. Senator Garwood did not come up with this idea. He was presenting legislation that a majority of elected county commis­ sioners had presented to him. In order for the windmill projects to become reality, state law must be changed. The current ridge laws that Ashe and surrounding coun­ ties asked the state to pass several years ago prohibit such action, thus the reason for the request to exempt Ashe County. In the opin­ ion of the State Attorney General, the ridge law does include windmill farms. If it comes to a lawsuit, I don't think the Ashe County tax­ payers should have to bear the burden of financing this lawsuit. Let the landown­ ers and energy companies file the lawsuit. There are several rea­ sons I did not vote for this resolution. I have voiced my opinion each time this resolution has come up. The funding of setup, maintenance, ultimate re­ moval, restoration (should, the project fail) should and must rest with the property owners and outside project companies. Ashe County taxpayers should have no li­ ability in such a project. I know windmill technol­ ogy has come a long way since the failed project on Howard's knob in Watauga. I had rather see trees sur­ rounding a house on a ridge top than a 120-foot (12 story) windmill sitting on a ridge that has been site cleared. Judy Porter Poe Ashe County Commissioner Interesting— and confusing To the Editor: The letters get more in­ teresting and simultane­ ously confusing. Craig Dud­ ley's latest is informative in that he makes some excel­ lent points, such as we as a nation are prone to exces­ sive indebtedness, much of which is created from foolish and unnecessary purchases. I especially enjoyed the line that included;" propaganda organizations serving up the daily" McNews" for our poorly read, culturally na- Mi-m WWMTEM VOT A GREH IDEM I WAS THINKING WUKV AN EpyCATlONAV. AWANWftWwm. &% OUR KIP£... Letters to the Editor PAGE 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 tUKl kSOJl ALL THE wokveHiv m&r- N«IEV III. SAVE ON m CARE, When the "real" robber barons like Andrew Carn­ egie were in their prime the labor movement (unions) ive and generally poorly ed­ gave employees a fighting ucated consumer". No doubt chance to stand up against he excludes himself from the tyranny imposed on that category! them.The pendulum has He writes, "generous swung the other way. Now Americans vote in large the labor unions are the numbers against their in­ tyrants that squeeze the terests in favor of politi­ companies to the point of cians who cut social services failure. and provide huge tax cuts I worked on and around for the super rich". Since the waterfront and sailed on when has it been against merchant vessels for years one's best interest to keep and I know first hand what what he or she earns? I'll chicanery unions are capa­ vote for any politician who ble of. People with the IQ of will reduce my tax burden. a banana pushing a broom There have been few if any to sweep out containers at so called cuts in social ser­ $20.00 P/H, stevedores mak­ vices. Entitlements make ing $25.00 P/H for not work­ up a major portion of the ing. Seniority means pay for federal, state and local gov­ the day for making the job ernments,. including Ashe j call and going home. Those County. To the conditioned with less seniority stay and liberal mind, any reduction work if necessary! Automo­ in the percentage of an in­ tive production workers, crease is viewed as a cut. I many who perform tasks do not know what has made requiring little or no edu­ Mr. Dudley so unhappy cation, are paid far above with this country. His let­ their actual worth and the ters are harbingers of doom automobile manufacturers and gloom. The rich are not are starting to feel the pain. our enemies. True, many The shareholders!millions may act ruthlessly in their of ordinary not so rich folks) pursuit of wealth but that want their little dividend trait can be seen in people checks and when a giant of less worth. Who hasn't like GM has it's stock ap­ been ripped off one time proaching junk bond status or another, by a shady car they must do something to salesman, mechanic,doctor survive and if going to Chi­ or contractor? They are na is the cure, so be it. among us and most are not There's lots of blame to super rich, though not for go around and the labor lack of wanting. I suspect unions have their share. that Ashe lacks many of When GM goes West or the opportunities to amass South thousands of UAW wealth that prevail in oth­ members will be unhappy er parts of the country and but the millions of GM that probably has more to stock share holders will be do with our secluded loca­ happy. I own no GM stock. tion than any other factor. And so the letter goes. Evil In spite of that, there are Republicans are feeding at some very wealthy folks in the trough of big business Ashe County. One can only while the rest of us poor un­ admire their accomplish­ fortunate strive to keep our ments against the odds. I've heads above water. Sorry, I said before, I'd love to be don't buy it. rich, no, "super rich"! Being Makie Norwood thanked envious of the rich will not Susan Phillips for defend­ improve my lot any, nor that ing the status quo concern­ of anyone else for that mat­ ing social security because ter. she lost a pile of money in I recently spent a week in the stock market. I feel bad Charleston SC. Everything for her losing all that money there is booming. Houses in but by her own admission the three hundred thousand she "put all her eggs in one to million plus range are basket". She said that the selling as fast as they can be money doubled and then built. Every restaurant, the­ the bottom fell out. When ater, and mall is packed day the money had doubled she and night. The employment was probably quite pleased section of the classified adds to leave it there. I know the has every conceivable job feeling. I invested in a cor­ description imaginable as porate bond fund in the ear­ prospective employers seek ly eighties and instead of employees. Surprise! Not taking the healthy monthly one solicitation for employ­ dividend, I was ploughing it ees by either Wal Mart or back into the fund and feel­ McDonalds. Amazing isn't ing great about it. It fell out it, in a country so corrupt­ over night and I lost $12,000. ed? He listed a number of My wife lost $15,000 in the diabolical schemes used by last drastic decline in tech­ companies to increase their nology stocks. But because bottom line, one which was we have diversified portfo­ "destroying unions". lios we are still ahead of the game. The stock market has and always will out perform the government plan in the long run. When all is said and done it is the individu­ al's responsibility to look out for their own welfare and not the government's. Pri­ vate investment accounts for young people being forced into the government ponzi scheme is a logical choice. Check out the retire­ ment of the Galveston civil employees and see what a difference a little thought makes. They opted out of SS and are miles ahead mon­ etarily! Last thoughts. There has been a lot of reference to what Jesus would or wouldn't do in certain in­ stances. For example, Ed Kline asked in a recent let­ ter, "What Did Jesus Do" but never really indicated what it was that he thought Jesus would do. Craig Dud­ ley had a letter titled "Who Would Jesus Execute". The answer to that one is easy. Anyone he felt like. The writer asked,"Do you think Jesus would really favor the death penalty?" You can bet your gran­ nies' favorite rocker he would. Remember the flood? God was really vexed by the licentious behavior of the population in gener­ al so he called on one good man, Noah and his family, to build the ark, and you know the rest. Included in the rest was the total destr­ uction, murder, annihila­ tion, i.e. execution, of all the inhabitants of the world, in hopes of giving humanity a fresh start. Keep an eye out, I think it may start raining again. Bill Reed III Crumpler Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Directory Drive helps schools Mm SkyLine Membership Corporation completed its 13th year of directory recy­ cling with the help of area public schools, collecting over 18,000 directories and awarding more than $4,700 to the 19 participating schools. The books collected from the drive are baled and sent to recycling centers, where some are ground and used toward the production of hydroseeding mulches, while others are bound and shipped to paper mills to be recycled into paper products. Proceeds earned from the drive help to make school field trips more af- fordable for students, and are used for other school needs including media cen­ ter acquisitions, school sup­ plies, yearbook projects and student awards. Banner Elk Elementary led schools in collections with 3,348 total books, and it plans to use the money it earned to replace old, out­ dated filmstrips with videos or DVDs that support the Standard Course of Study in Science and Social Studies. Donna Dicks, who has coor­ dinated the Directory Drive effort at Banner Elk Elemen­ tary for several years, said the program "has helped our students become aware of re­ cycling projects that we can do in our community...plus the extra funds allow us to purchase needed materials that we would otherwise be unable to have." Other schools plan to use their proceeds to assist students who cannot afford to pay for field trips, media center acquisitions, instruc­ tional supplies and materi­ als, special projects or activ­ ities, yearbook projects and student awards. SkyLine would like to thank the schools and com­ munity for supporting this recycling initiative. the same pressure that she felt before. Beth and Edie are back in the nun's chorus and are active members of the Little Theatre. Yet another interest­ ing long time commitment to the Ashe County Little Theatre can be found in the roles played by Grady and Jane Lonon. In 1986 they played the roles of Captain Von Trapp and Maria; today they have taken on the roles of director and producer - in charge of everything that happens in a production, from beginning to end. From a talented and com­ mitted cast to the profes­ sional musical direction of Michael Bell and his orches­ tra, this classical musical production promises to be the highlight of the summer. If you haven't already done so, make your plans today to attend one or more of this week's performances of "The Sound of Music." Evening shows will be held Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Mon­ day with curtain at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee will be of­ fered with curtain at 2 p.m. Based on a true story of this singing family who es­ caped Nazi persecution dur­ ing World War II,"The Sound of Music" is full of music and laughter, joy and pain as a family embittered by the loss of a mother and embroiled in the politics of war neverthe­ less find it in their hearts to learn to sing as a family and continue that tradition even today. Reserved seating for "The Sound of Music" is available in advance from the Ashe County Arts Council. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center, either in person, or by phone at 336846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. Teacher cnntinuvfi from fim continued fmm front page Music continued from front page a postulant in the 1986 pro­ duction, her first role in Ashe County theatre. Although she misses the sacred cho­ ral music sung by the nun's chorus, she is having a blast with the role of Elsa Schraeder. Her goal is to make the character of Elsa a memorable one and to make the audience see what Georg Von Trapp saw in her. Tom Fowler, long time Little Theatre veteran, is re­ prising his 1986 role as Max Detweiler. Tom is thrilled to get another chance to bring the scheming, yet lovable Max to the stage. Jan Gambill, Beth Ball Kelleher, and Edie Miller were all part of that first production. Jan was direc­ tor, producer, and a member of the chorus. While noting that both 1986 and 2005 have great casts, Jan also admits that her role today does not bring with it quite Downtown continued from front page Street Program looks at orga­ nization, design, promotion and economic restructuring as a plan to make downtown communities more appealing to residents and visitorfe.''" > "Efforts are long-term and incremental. It doesn't hap­ pen overnight," he said. "You must have patience and seize opportunities when they are available." The partnership between public, private and civic or­ ganizations is vital to a suc­ cessful downtown revitalization, Quinn said. He praised the West Jefferson groups for their efforts and invited them to report on what their indi­ vidual organizations have done. Jane Lonon with the Ashe County Arts Council noted the Gallery Crawls, mural project, Studio Hop/Art on the Side, and Jefferson Sta­ tion art panels project as successful in bringing people downtown. She suggested the potential for outdoor concerts and street dances, and the for­ mation of the new Blue Ridge Art School in the West Jef­ ferson former school facility as an opportunity for people to have hands-on experiences with art. All these things, she said, help promote the town and make it a destination for residents and visitors. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen said the recent grant received (for hurricane recovery efforts) is being used for stormwater drainage improvements that will make a big differ­ ence to the town. This project opens the door to seek grants through the Rural Center for work above the streets such as adding and improving sidewalks and implement­ ing functional and decora­ tive streetlights. Efforts to get power lines buried so that the town can work on install­ ing streetlights weren't go­ ing to happen, he said, until the town had a stormwater drainage plan. The town has that now, he said, and imple­ mentation is expected this summer. Ron Joyner with the Ashe County Farmers Market said the market has been so suc­ cessful that efforts are un­ derway to expand the facility and add restroom facilities, electricity and running wa­ ter. The committee wants to turn the shelter into more of a four seasons operation where vendors can sell all year. A contractor is work­ ing on plans for enclosing the shelter, and the committee is looking for grant money and partnerships with participat­ ing agencies. Christmas in July Festi­ val Director Donovan Mur­ ray said the event this year, scheduled1 'for'drily-1 'and 2 in downtown West Jefferson, will utilize the new Jefferson Station Pavilion near the en­ trance to the facility, the origi­ nal arts and crafts vendors on Guilder's Row have doubled this year, and the festival committee is working with the town on arranging electri­ cal hookups in the event pow­ er lines are buried under the asphalt. Guilder's Row, with its handmade arts and crafts, ties in with the town's focus on heritage, Murray added. This section was added to the festival last year to better fit with the town's cultural and arts characteristics. Mary Sizemore with Ashe County Public Library up­ dated the .group on plans to expand the library. This proj­ ect will most likely take five to seven years to implement, she said. The building plan has been completed and will be presented to officials and the library board on July 20. Sizemore also noted digitiza­ tion of the library's heritage section to improve access for genealogy researchers. And the push is still on for a con­ nection between the library and downtown through a path to be constructed on the hill. Ashe County Economic Development Director Pat Mitchell told the group about ideas for a visitor's center with space for tourism in­ formation, and the county's plans for developing a brand for marketing purposes. Karen Radcliff said the West Jefferson Business As­ sociation has been busy re­ organizing and restructur­ ing, and is anticipating using funds normally set aside for seasonal activities to partner with other agencies to help bring more people downtown. The organization, she said, wants the various groups to work together rather than ev­ eryone doing their own thing. Carol Dodson with the West Jefferson Revitalization Committee said the efforts so far reflect the ideas offered several years ago when the committee began. Goals then were to get the former Thomasville Furniture plant devel­ oped into a mixed use facility (which owner Tom Banks is doing so well), form an ac­ tive revitalization committee (which has grown in mem­ bership and activity since then), and make the outdoor Photo courtesy of Mountain View School North Carolina Teacher of the Year Lizbeth Alfaro visited Mountain View Elementary School last month to meet with teachers and students. She paid a special visit to the kindergarten class of Eddie Byers. were never able to finish public school, Alfaro even­ tually received her Masters degree in the United States and went on to be named North Carolina's Teacher of the Year. She is an example of what children from diverse cultural and linguistic back­ grounds can accomplish. Newspaper articles writ­ ten by Cindy Fowler's stu­ dents: "Lizbeth Alfaro, NC Teach­ er of Year, Visits Mountain View" by Noemi Fuentes. On Tuesday, May 24, Mrs. Lizbeth Alfaro visited Moun­ tain View Elementary. She is areas of town more attractive North Carolina's Teacher of (which has been happening the Year. Miss Cindy Fowler's with building improvements, students asked some ques­ landscaping and murals tions to Mrs. Lizbeth Alfaro. and will continue with the He^.is what she had to say. Streetscape Chart-etteY Quinn's job, he said, is to facilitate coordination among all these organizations so ev­ eryone knows what everyone else is doing in the revitaliza­ tion efforts. He is working with 10 or 11 small towns on similar projects, but praises West Jefferson for its coordi­ nation and progress. In fact, he said the town has made so much progress that he suggests the various groups think about joining the na­ tional Main Street Program. The inclusion in the Main Street Program is a gradu­ ation from the grassroots revitalization efforts into a national organization. Quinn said it comes with certain responsibilities, such as hir­ ing a manager who will be in charge of facilitating the revi­ talization efforts. HandMade in America would still be in­ volved by offering assistance and access to resources. Suggestions by Quinn and the agency representatives for the future of West Jeffer­ son's revitalization program include: • keep the public constant­ ly updated on progress and activities • continue implementation of projects • use any opportunities to advance • help each other by shar­ ing information and resourc­ es • celebrate successes with all the partners • promote the downtown as a destination • consider improved sig­ nage to direct visitors down­ town • think about historic dis­ trict designation • improve handicap access to streets and buildings • expand parking and make it more efficient • look at traffic flow and alternate truck routes • develop a greenspace in the downtown area • upgrade the facades on buildings and the back sides as well • maintain cleanliness of streets and sidewalks • support existing events • make use of collabora­ tive marketing • put in place a fiscal plan for projects and tie in with Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, and • do something with the old tobacco warehouse. Lizbeth Alfaro is from Costa Rica. Lizbeth Alfaro talks Spanish and English. In Costa Rica there are seven volcanoes. It does not snow in Costa Rica because it is too warm. She loves kids. That is why she is a good teacher. She has fifteen years teaching. The kids that she teaches speak Hmong, English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Romanian. She teaches in Lyle Creek El­ ementary in Hickory, North Carolina. "Lizbeth Alfaro, NC Teach­ er of the Year, Visits Moun­ tain View" by Jalil Burbara and Joni Reyes. Ms. Lizbeth Alfaro came on Tuesday, May 24, to Moun­ tain View. She talked to Ms. Cindy and her studentB. She answered some of our ques­ tions. Here is what she said. She is from Costa Rica and she speaks English and Spanish. She saw seven vol­ canoes and only three were active and there was only one that exploded in 1966. Where she used to live in Costa Rica, there are leop­ ards in the rainforest. She also had an iguana. When she left the house, she left the window open and the iguana chewed a hole in the screen window and left the house. She loves to see kids hap­ py. She likes to teach kids to write English, and she teach­ es them how to read in Eng­ lish. When her students want to talk, they talk in English. It is hard because they don't speak English very well. Do Vou Know Someone (Age 45+) With o Developmental Disability? Funding is available through Ashe Services For Aging, Inc. to provide both adult dop health care and in-home respite core for adults uuith developmental disabilities as uuell as respite for their aging caregivers For more information contact Gillian Hampton, Adult Day Health Care Director or Lori Todd, In-Home Services Supervisor at I 246-2461 �June 20-23 Husky Football Camp @ ACHS Directed by: Dale Galloway and Staff 8:00am—12:00pm 3rd graders thru 10lh graders $60 registration on day of camp *Cost includes a camp T-Shirt & lunch after each day of camp June 25 June 21-23 "Girls Got Game" Basketball Camp @ ACHS Directed by: Laura Foster 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Rising 1" graders thru rising 8th graders MM Varsity Boys Basketball hosts: The Husky Summer Hoop Classic @ ACHS (This is an eight team boys varsity basketball tournament) This week in local sports Annual Ridge Run draws large crowd to ACHS Photo by Shane Hopkins The fifth annual Ridge Run Car and Bike Show was held on Saturday at Ashe County High School. After four years of being hosted by Oldham, this year marked the beginning of spon­ sorship by the Heritage Iron Club. All proceeds from this year's show will go to the Mountain Farm Life Museum at Ashe County Park. The winner of the 2005 People's Choice Award, which is voted on by the spectators, was Eddie Lyalls with his 1972 Chevelle (which also won first place in its division). Industrial League softball underway Results James Lefever 3 for 3, 2 Doubles Shane Hilliard 3 for 3, 2 Runs Scored June 14 Dr. Pepper def. Gambill Oil Chris Taylor 3 for 3 Jerry Davis 3 for 3 3 Runs Scored 2 Runs Scored 19 9 Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 16 def. Dr. Pepper 6 Daniel Griffee 3 for 3 Robert Dishman 3 for 3 3 Runs Scored 2 Runs Scored Mountain Advantage Land­ scaping 17 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 6 David Bowers 3 for 3,2 Home Runs Jeff Pell 1 Home Run, 2 RBIs Little Angels Daycare 31 def. Gambill Oil 0 Dicky Ward 4 for 4, 1 HR, 4 Runs Scored Matt Frasure 2 for 2 Little Angels Daycare 4 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 6 Jeff Brook, Game winning 2 RBI Double Joe Smith 2 for 3,1 Run Scored Games 7:00 (A) Gambill Oil vs Sherri Hodges 8:00 (A) Brick Oven Pizza vs Mountain Advantage 8:00 (B) Sherri Hodges vs Dr. Pepper 7:00 (A) Mountain Advantage vs Dr. Pepper 7:00 (B) Sherri Hodges vs Brick Oven Pizza 8:00 (A) Gambill Oil vs Dr. Pepper June 16 Mountain Advantage Land­ scaping 29 def. Gambill Oil 0 Andy Cheek 1 Home Run, 5 Runs Scored 8:00 (B) Brick Oven Pizza vs Mountain Advantage Standings Dr. Pepper 8 def. Little Angels Day? care 7 Dr. Pepper 3-1 Mtn. Advantage 2-1 Little Angels 2-1 Sherrie Hodges Dr. Pepper 14 def. Mountain Advantage Landscaping 6 Greg Poe 3 for 4, 2 Home Runs Andy Cheek 2 HRs, 4 RBIs 1-2 Gambill Oil 0-3 Photos by Shane Hopkins Some of Ashe County's youngest—and most eager—soccer players got a workout last week at the Player's Edge Soccer Camp. It was time for the first through third graders to take the field, and they worked hard, helping build skills for the upcoming fall season. There is no limit to where these kids can go—future stars of the Bulldogs, Huskies, col­ lege teams and maybe even the pros are seen above taking a break, and, at right, building ball handling skills. Player's Edge Soccer Camp j �. _ JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY/ JUNE 21, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS Rising freshman Ivey Tant wins 'Beat the Heat" tourney Ivey Tant attended The USTA sanctioned Catawba Country Club's, Newton, NC "Beat the Heat" Tennis tour­ nament this past weekend. She competed in the Girls 14 singles Class played as sec­ ond seed. Ivey defeated Amy Barbagli from Denver, NC in the first round 6-1, 6-2 and Bea Breeden from Morgan ton, NC in the second round 6-0, 6-3. Ivey played Elle Klein from Asheville, NC who was placed as first seed. She de­ feated Elle in the final round 6-4, 6-2 to clinch the champi­ onship. Ivey is a rising 9th grader at ACHS and is a candidate for the Woman's Varsity Tennis Team. She is a member of the Deer Valley Racquet Club at Boone. Diamond Stars Baseball & Softball Camp Monday, June 27— Thursday, June 30 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Who is eligible? Boys and girls that will be rising 4th graders through rising 9lh graders. Location: Ashe County High School Camp Directors: ACHS Coaches Bill Key and Ron­ nie Pruitt. Coach Key has been the Huskies varsity softball coach for six years and has coached in the Ashe County School System for 17 years. Coach Pruitt has been the Huskies varsity baseball coach for two years and previ­ ously was a JV and assistant varsity coach at Matthews High School. Cost: $40.00 pre-registration, $50.00 on day of camp. (Checks made out to Bill Key or Ronnie Pruitt and sent to PO Box 450 West Jefferson, NC 28694) What to bring: Participants are required to bring their own equipment (cleats, bat, glove, pants, sliding shorts, Camp Goal: To teach the basic fundamentals of baseball and softball; game competition. Special Info: A limited acci­ dent/illness policy will be pro­ vided at the camp. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Bill Key (846-2906) or Coach Ronnie Pruitt (9779714). Player Name: 2005_ Jefferson Post Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 Grade in Fall School: Parent's Name:. Addres: Photo courtesy of Chet Rataski Ivey Tant (right) poses with top-seeded Elle Klein. Tant de­ feated her in the finals 6-4, 6-2. Bowling results CARDINAL LANES CARDINAL LANES CARDINAL LANES 1.B.J.'s Bombers 12—4 2.Mike's Mufflers 11—5 3.M.L.Reed Electric 11—5 4.Cornerstone Fellowship 9—7 5.Bledsoe Concrete 8—8 6.T & L Construction 5—11 7.Showcase Lighting 4—12 1.B.J.'s Bombers 12—4 2.Mike's Mufflers 11—5 3.M.L.Reed Electric 11—5 4.Cornerstone Fellowship 9—7 5.Bledsoe Concrete 8—8 6.T & L Construction 5—11 7.Showcase Lighting 4—12 WEEKLY: WEEKLY: High Game Scratch M.Leserra M.Leserra M.Taylor 224 205 201 High Series Scratch 1.B.J.'s Bombers 15—5 2.M.L.Reed Electric 14—6 3.Mike*8 Mufflers 12—8 4.Bledsoe Concrete 12—8 5. Cornerstone Fellowship 224 205 201 High Series Scratch WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160A, Article I High Game Scratch J.Treva B.J.Howell B.Reed 232 228 204 622 541 512 M.Leserra M.Taylor M.Leserra 243 238 224 M.Leserra M.Taylor . M.Leserra 243 238 224 High Game HPCP J.Treva B.J.Howell B.Reed M.Reed 262 260 254 254 M.Leserra J.Hopkins M.Taylor 679 633 623 M.Leserra J.Hopkins M.Taylor 679 633 623 High Series HPCP J.Treva A.Bledsoe B.J.Howell 658 636 643 185 179 177 High Average M.Leserra G.Baugess M.Treva 185 179 177 High Average M.Leserra G.Baugess M.Treva 181 180 177 676 635 596 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete 676 635 596 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete T & L Construction 675 640 576 576 High Average M.Leserra G.Baugess M.Treva M.Leserra 622 J.Eldreth M.Taylor Town of West Jefferson Preliminary Resolution Water & Sewer Line Extension by Special Assessment 12—8 WEEKLY: M.Leserra M.Leserra M.Taylor Photo courtesy of Chet Rataski Ivey Tant displays her powerhouse backhand. 6.T & L Construction 6—14 7.Showcase Lighting 4—16 M.Leserra J.Eldreth M.Taylor Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete Registration Form Age:_ Subscribe today to the 541 512 G.Baugess B.J.Howell 566 547 10 allows municipal units of government to assess properties for the | extension of sewer lines; and WHEREAS, the Town of West Jefferson has an ordinance regulating the extension of said sewer lines within the corporate limits; and WHEREAS, Lo Wa Hills subdivision is located within the Town's limits with residential property owners currently requesting Town sewer service; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson hereby intends to extend approximately 575 linear feet of water line and 575 linear feet of sanitary sewer line to properties known as lots 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 10 belonging to Samuel B. and Shirley A. Church, Richard J. and Yvonne M. DeJongh, Thelma W. Duvall and David Paul Ashley, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the basis of assessment shall be by area served by the water and sewer line extension; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT at most seventy-five per cent (75%) of the total costs of the extension shall be assessed to the benefited property owners and payable according to NCGS 160A-229; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Aldermen shall hold the required public hearing concerning this resolution on July 7,2005 at 6:05 pm at Town Hall. ADOPTED on the Second day of June, 2005. BY: BOARD OF ALDERMEN This Hot CD Rate Will Sizzle For The Next 9 Months! Home Phone:. Work Phone: Shirt Size(Adult). Medical Information: (Aller­ gies). 9 Month CD Any conditions that physi­ cians should be aware of 3.55 % 'APY* ase Form ?reby authorize any leal treatment which be advised by a docknowledge and underd that in participatIn this camp, the posity exists that my child sustain an injury. 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Parent/Guardian ture: Signa- El kin East Bend Jefferson 336-526-6301 336-699-2930 336-246-4555 North Elkin 336-835-6197 336-526-6372 West tefferson 336-838-3300 Date lonesville Wilkesboro Yadkinville 336-246-9800 & 336-246-4644 336-838-0123 336-677-2000 Member FDIC YADKIN VALLEY BANK Poh/tr c-f Ca*y*yt/*n'-/y www.yadkinvalleybank.com �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST EDUCATION Ashe County High School spring 2005 Honor Rolls The following students have made the honor roll for the second semester of the 2004-05 school year at Ashe County High School. This grading period 128 students made straight A's. The "B" honor roll consists of students who have at least a UB" average with no grade lower than a C and no INC grades. Students' grades on the "B" honor roll may range from 3 A's and 1 B to 2 A's and 2 C's. The students are listed by grade alphabetically rather than from highest to lowest grades. A Honor Roll B Honor Roll p>;la Hardy Hardin Leslie Elizabeth Priest James Howell Devon Childers Adam Trivette Daniel Phillips Derek Harless Raven Pruitt Myranda Trivette Danessa Church Nikki Rebecca Howell Matthew Hartzog Kayla Phillips Amanda Reno Kelly Hudler Coffey Sierra Tuten 12th Grade Chelsea Holman Anthony Phipps 12th Grade Kirsten Hart Jovani Resendiz Nikolas Jannetta Tyler Combs Brandy Phipps Kristin Houck Erica Vannoy Jessica Bare Amanda Absher Shannon Hart Cori Revis Zeea Jones Kayla Phipps Stephen Howell Megan Copeland Tosha Vanover Ashley Barnes Steven Absher Courtney Hartzog Kayla Jordan Kevin Richardson Ashley Craven Ray Phipps Philip Walter Juan Jimenez Mica Crouse Matt Alexander Jessica Hash Cynthia Kastl Joshua Riley Kendra Craven Matthew Weaver Charles Johnson Gregory Poe Amy Furches Cody Anderson Tonya Hash John Rinehart Fallon Kemp Alexandria Cruey Justin Weaver Laramie Johnson Ricky Poe Tyler Gamble Joe Badger Jacki Hawk Michael Rodriguez Michaela Lainhart Leah Darnell Joshua Wheeler Parker Johnson Wesley Price David Gift Rachel Bard Rodney Henkel Kymberlee Roland Jonathon Leonard April Wilcox Sean Dwyer Courtney Jones Eric Rhodes Jenny Grubb Wesley Barker Jose Hernandez Lee Roop Billy Mahaffey Dustin Dyson Corbin Richardson Keith Wilcox Julianne Jones Katherine Hanes Jacob Bennett Olvera Brittany Roten John T Malcolm Ezra Eckerman Tina Wilcox Patricia Rios Nancy Jones Ashlee Lafferty Jessica Boothe David Roten Jacob Hiatt Scottie Maltba Tiffany Jones Kassandra Roberts Sarah Winebarger James Everette Brittany Lamontagne Ginger Brown Richard Hilton Jesse Mann Ronald Roten Jessie Winkler Shannon Farmer Kala Jordan Jennifer Rose Nathaniel Lewis Meghan Brown Justin Hodges Anna Martin James Saunders Danielle Wood Leah Finley Noble Jordan Mandy Russell Brandy Lyall Wesley Bunton Dustin Houck Kia Scott Nicholas May Cody Flanagan • Bin Zheng Thaila Sanchez Rebecca Kaelin Carrie McNeill Steven Carazo Ryan Shepherd Nathaniel McCoy Angela Franks Joseph Howell 9th Grade Meghan Scott Vijay Kataria Jessica Miller Cody Slate Kala Carter Brian McNeill Sergio Garcia Dustin Absher Michael Howell Katrina Krider Chelsea Sexton Kaitlin Smith Martin McVey Dustin Clark Ian Murray Ryan Huffman Chasiti Ackerman Sarah George Amy Lee Tiffany Shatley Leigh Giles Jon Snyder Lora Osborne Alma Miller Amy Jones Paula Cornejo Ashley Akers Casey Lewis Bradley Sheets Ethan Spencer Jacob Goodman Jason Pennington Brandon Miller Brandi Creed Natalie Sheets Jessica Lewis Natalie Allen Jonathan Jones Robert Testerman Courtney Miller Ethan Graybeal Kynlon Phillips Ashton Little Trey Sheets Abigail Ambrose Samantha Darnell Katelyn Jones Roxanne Thomas Chad Greene James Miller Pamela Little Megan Shelton Adam Bare Brooke Jordan Briana Day Dana Pollard Kristie Townsend Keshea Miller Christy Greene Apryl Mahala Brittany Shepherd Julia Beck Chris Ray Jeff Eastridge Sarah Lackey Spencer Travis Patricia Miller Kimberly Greene Autumn Roten David Marino Thomas Shepherd Jason Bickford Jeremy Eldreth Brian Lafferty Megan Turnmyre Cory Halsey Steven Miller Kendra Black Candace Mast Jenny Sluder Emma Savely Cynthia Lawler Mandy Eller Angelica Uraro Amanda Ham Christopher Mullis Dustin Snyder Bonnie Blevins Sarah McSwain Andrew Shepherd Hannah Lemly Casey Ellis Troy Wain Brandon Ham Whitney Spagnolo Jeremy Blevins Beth Myers Monica Miller Ashley Leserra Ruth Anne Stafford Ezra Gardiner Joshua Newell Nicholas Walters Tina Miller Morgan Stansberry Johnathan Blevins Kelly Hardin Heather Stidhams Amanda Lewis Cody Garn Nohemi Padilla Jessica Weaver Dillon Harless Jeremy Mullis Amber Stevens Keshia Blevins Nicole Suggs Lee Giles Ashley Lewis Kara Parker Amber Welch Candace Neaves Brittany Stidhams Michael Blevins Tiffany Hart Stephanie Trent Dustin Long Katie Goodman Sarah Wheeler Brittany Parsons Malana Hartzog Courtney Olive Whitney Stuart Seth Bower Tonya Wilcox Carl Love Rom Gaswami Jeffrey Widener Anand Patel Justin Sturgill Michael Brinegar Doyle Hartzog John Parsons Katherine Winn Staci Graybeal Nash Love Andrew Widner Travis Brooks Ashley Pennington William Hartzog Tiffany Sturgill Roxy Patel Derek Green Kayla Lyalls Keisha Wilson Derek Burgess 11th Grade Devin Perry Brandi Taylor Jason Henkel Jimmy Patrick Dustin Greer Amanda Mallette Coleman Payne Alexander Wolfe Abigail Polley Patrick Carazo Robert Bowers Miranda Tester Angela Higgins Matt Grogan Crystal Maltba Kevin Woodie Michelle Carpenter Justin Holdaway Wesley Porter Tiffany Tester Casey Cockerham Randall t Sherry Maltba Nathan Ham Nathan Woodie Mark Poteat Ashley Trainor Hayde Carrizales Allison Holman Patrick Dollar Pennington Megan Hamby Nikki Woodie Brandi Marlow Michael Potter Rebecca Holman Destiny Travis Bailee Perry Agustin Castillo Margret Gardner Ben Hartsoe Mindy Young Miranda Mash Dakota Price Devan Holt Maldonado BoChasity Perry Christopher Trent Sheena Greer Daniel Hayes Joseph Matkins Jessica Hodgson Tiffany Hendricks Sosha McCoy Eric Johnson Dustin Holman Nancy Montoya Rebecca Jordan Josh Hopkins Evan Moore Cherysh Kemp Katlyn Howell Cody Moss Jennifer Lamar Emily Hudler Michael Ollis Audra Lamontagne Heather Jenkins Sergio Parra Samantha Lewis Samantha Johnson Jeff Pell Alanna Lyle Michael Jolly Amanda Perkins Ashley Miller Drew Jones Brandon Phillips Brittany Miller Amanda Jordan Landon Phillips Courtney Miller Erik Jordan Joe Poe Myra Miller Brandon Kennedy Eric Prange Sean Miller Megan Lawrence Roger Ray Dillan Pickett Steven Leashomb Brandon Reeves Kayla Rash Emily Lewis Michelle Rhodes Candace Shatley Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~~ Allison Little Rebecca Roark Jason Sheets Sheena Little Cati Robinson Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Joshua Shumate Ashley Mahala Jason Roten Stephanie Suggs Tim Mash Tiffany Ruff Sarah Sullivan Andy May Mark Rutherford Matthew Wallace Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Tomi McClure Lorenzo Sanchez Kendra Wilcox Colby Miller Isaac Scott T'dfatvy Wood Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Jessica Miller Mika Scutt Lindsay Yount 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void ThaoNguyen Kim Segraves Race Dodge/Saoe Mart 3S0 10th Grade all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many Seth O'Bannion Josh Severt Laura Absher Infineon Raceway 06separate races as you like throughout the contest. Jeremy Osborne Whitney Sexton April Billings David Pell 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be Nick Shepherd Ashley Blevins Race Winner Curtis Perry Brian Shoemake eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the Ashley Bower Staci Phipps Michael Slate JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. Audrey Brown Adam Polley Devon Sluder Danielle Calhoun 4. How to Win -Will Price Charles Smith Emma Calhoun A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think Isaiah Reed Patrick Smith Andrea Cheek will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ Casey Richardson Jessica Spencer Ben Creed rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing Kayla Richardson Ronald Staton Your Name William Z Davis Jon Mercy Rognstad Robert Stockwell closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per Jordain Dollar Brittany Taylor Lauren Roland Your Address hour) will win the $20. Kristin Edwards Allison Roop Nic Vannoy B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish Leia Eldreth Autumn Rose Stacy Viers Alex Eller and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If Jamie Roten Max Wagoner Emily Gamble nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that Katherine Rousseau Riley Watson Phone # Kathleen Gammons amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 Ashley Ruff Andrew Weaver Lindsey Hagel Maria Sanchez added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ Adam Widner Amanda Hamby TIE BREAKER: Arellano Kyle Wright est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per Molly Hanes Joseph Scott Jessica Yearick (Please guess the average speed of the race winner hour) will win the bonus points. Joseph Johnson Matt Scott Kendra Johnson in miles per hour) 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no 10th Grade Ryan Segraves Brittany Jones Alexander Addison later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, Heather Severt William Krider Billy Arnold 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 Robin Shatley West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office Twila Leashomb George Baker Katherine Smith amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for Cori Little Katherine Baldwin at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson Wally Smith the next race. Joshua Bare Karissa Love Kendra Tedder No Purchase Necessary to Win Joshua Ryan Bare Christopher Lyall Craig Testerman Kevin Bledsoe Jessica Martin Stacy Trivette on teat is made possit Chris Blevins Jonathan Mash April Turner Heather Blevins Thomas Mitchell Mason Wagoner Kendra Blevins Julia Phipps Britteny Watson Cory Blowers Can 7 Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? Sierra Phipps Parker Tie Company Inc. Charles Wayt Stephanie Bower Joshua Poe Jeremiah Wheeler Kelly Brabson 19 South 3rd Avenue Slow Credit, Divorce, Bankruptcy? Courtlyn Reeves Roger Widner Brittany Brown Taryn Roten West Jefferson, NC 28694 Tiffany Wyatt Jessica Brown WE CAN HELP!!!! 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THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL PIT STOP FOR PPIZM filILK '' Father's Day • June 19 Carolina West ^—Wireless i Specialty Car Co. Inc. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 EDUCATION Ashe County Middle School Honor Rolls The following students have been selected for the Second Semester Honor Roll at Ashe County Mid­ dle School. Students se­ lected for the A Honor Roll have no grade lower than an A. Students selected for the A-B Honor Roll have an average of B or better with no grade lower than a B. Congratulations to these fine students! Weaver, Jessica Leann Howell, Jacob Conner Weaver, Laken Ashley Howell, Joshua Lee Wheeler. Kendra N. Jordan, Ethan Michael Yearick, Kendra Dawn Larson, Jenowa Gail Myers, Roman Bradshaw Parsons, Taylor Alene Stephens, Holly Rcnee Sturgill, Chelsey Absher, Richard Lee Little, Toryn Ball, Jesse Randolph Price, Samuel S. Grubb, Brittney P. Absher, Ryan John Mash, Kinsey Rebeka Barlow, Mary Beth Pugh, Rachel Holman, Tavin Stanley Ashley, Caroline McNeill, Harley Jo Rash, J. Amber Houck. Joseph Terris Barker, Shelly Lynn McNeill, Kendall Cole Reborchick, Alex D. Johnson, Morgan Leigh Barlow, Beulah Lea Mendoza, Beth Reed, Levi Jamison Jordan, Kirsten Amber Barnes, Autumn Marie Orr, Logan Travis Roark, Ashley Octavia Koontz, Jessica B. Biondi, Joel L. Paisley, Brittany N. Roberts, Jordan A. Lyall, Ryan Michael Blevins, Coty Parker. Jennifer R. Rognstad, Glory Rain Lyalls, Dillon James Bower, April Danielle Payne. Emmy Lou Roten, Cory Scott Martabano, Mark Bower, C. Brandon Pennington, Matthew R. Roten, Dustin Dale McNeill, Kimberly B. Brown. Dylan Pollard, Darius L. Church, Matthew Bryan Scott, Aaron C. McNeill, Kayla A. Brown, Timothy Jacob Price, Bclynda R. Cox, Seth Barton Scott, Logan Connor Osowitt, Courtney M. Carson, Matthew Richey, Melodie Severt, Breanna Leigh Phillips, Thomas A. Clay. Henry Tucker Roland, Morgan Marie Severt, Dylan Russell Powers, Kendra Leigh Cole, Christina Russell, Skylar Tenil Shatley, Charity Rae Rash, Amber Lcetta Cox, Amber Marie Scott, Aaron Thomas Shelton, Emily Nicole Rash, John Tyler Cox, Bonnie Olivia Scott, John Michael Shepherd, Nathan K. Ray, Joni Ann Cruey, Joshua Brady Shatley, Orrin James Stamm, Tiffany Ann Rcavis, Justan Chase Day, Michael Walter Simms, Aaron Edward Taylor, Jonah Richardson, Stephanie Denny, Charles Aaron Sloan, Jacob Howell Turnmire, Matthew T. Rinehart, Christen L. Elledge, Johathan Stansberry, Taylor D. Tyrnmyre, Lauren Roark, Cody Allen Eller, Brian Douglas Thompson, Jessica L. Wagner, Dennis John Roland, Christopher Faircloth, Kenneth W. Thomson, Kasey Lynn Wait, Linden E. Seatz, Brittany N. Farmer, Ariel D. Tobiassen, Thor H. Walker, Kimberly N. Sexton, Andrew K. Forbis, William D. Treva, Jessica Kathryn Weaver, Jessica Lena Sexton, Catherine L. Freeman, Brooke Erin Trivette, Tiffany L. Weaver, Kayla Autumn Sheets, Savannah R. Gilley, Nikki Ella Wagner, Carmen E. Wells, Greyson Hunter Shoemake, Jessica R. Grogan, Mason Craig Watson, W. Ethan Johnson, Kelsey N. Wilcox, Chasity Ann Smith, Chase Tyler Guy ton, M. Kyle Welch, Elizabeth Ann Jones, Justin Edward Wilkinson, Shelby R. Smith, Kayla Amanda Harless, Michelle Ann Worley, Justin Love, Nicholas Woods, Rachall Louise Swiney, Miranda D. Harrold, Kelly A. 1 .vails , Rriltnnv *—'1 U L > L » I V I J L I ' I UI Wvatt, Ashlev Brooke Mahala, Aaryn Jane Mitchell, Laura Greene, Nathan Morris Houck, Chandra Leigh Milam, Stephanie N. Price, Caitlin Holman, Jaren Kane Lyle, Megan Michelle Alexander, David W. Hilton, Tierra Maire Lyalls, Kelsey Maire A - B Honor Roll Hamby, Alicia Ann Leek, Sarah Morgan Curcio, Rachel L. Haga, Amber Lynn Keenan, Erin Tyler Pennington, Samantha Green, Darren James Jones, Robert Charles A- B Honor Roll Gray, Evan Michael Hardin, Heather Lynn 8th Grade Goodman, Tanner Price Goss, Luke Bartley Clarke, Kansas R. Gentry, William Jacob Goodman, Amanda Owen, Ory Alexander Farrington, Katline D. Garner, Michele Ann 7th grade Eldrcth, Stephanie Farmer, Daniel Jordan Camp, Courtney Paige Dollar, Macie L. Day, Jacob Flint Montoya, Jose Eduardo Day, Tyler Crouse, Jordan Brett Bumgarner, Sara Davis, Jennifer Renee Craine, Chole I. Miller. Samantha Jo Cox, Stephanie D. Church, Cara Faith Wilson, Katlyn Brooke Brinegar, Lauren A. Casey, Morgan Brooke A Honor Roll Brewer, Mathan Lee Carrico, Mariah G. Miller, Justin Andrew Bowlin, Hillary Anne Cannon, Thea Justina Weaver, Alexandra Blevins, Montana Ty Calhoun, Gabrielle K. 8th Grade Blevins, Kendra Leigh Blevins, Courtney P Miller, Courtney Shea Bledsoe, Derrick Hal Blevins, Brandy June Ward, Whitney Blake, Alexander Cory A Honor Roll Matheson, Courtney P. Bishop, Michael W. 7th Grade Walker, Jessica Paige Young, Ethan Jed Lawrence, Morgan E. .i Houser. Brandy.Nicole Vunnoy, Amos Ryan Howard, Charles E. 5252 COMPACT TRACTOR Lewis, Thomas Wyatt, Evan A. • /du i ' O1 • 25 HP KoMer*gasoline engine $194/month Lemly, Tatum Neil • Standard 3-point hitch with floating position SALE *6,999" • Hydrostatic transmission 0% for 36 months." Visit your local retailer today. 6284 COMPACT TRACTOR $361/month SALE '12,999* MPLEMEMTS SOLO SEPARATELY • 28 HP Caterpillar* d»eselengine • PosiTrak" On-Demand four-wheel drive • 725 lb. loader lift capacity 0% for 36 months" Visit your local retailer today. 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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. 140-Help Wanted Clinical Social Worker (Position #743-402451) Open until filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare, Avery County Sen/ice Provision Unit. Duties: working in an outpatient office providing individual and group treatment to a caseload of adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. MondayFriday with some eve­ nings for appointments. Requires Master's degree in Social Work with two years supervised social work experience. Salary grade: (70) Typical hiring range $37.584-$42.936. Submit state application to: Avery County Employ­ ment Security Commis­ sion, P.O. Box 939, Newland, NC 28657. Criminal records check and preemployment drug testing is required. E-Commerce Business Mail orders should be Located Near Mouth of sent with payment to: Wilson in Grayson County Needs People Classified Advertising Excited About Working The Jefferson Post In A Challenging, FastPO Box 808 Paced Environment West Jefferson. NC and Helping to Grow 28694 Our Company. Must Have Excellent Com­ (We accept personal puter and Telephone check, Visa or Master Skills and Be Willing To Card) Take On A Variety of Responsibilities. Telephone: Please Call (336) 846-7164 276-579-7211 Fax: and Provide Resume . (336)846-7165 and References. e-mail: classified ©jeffersonpost.c om Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANKYOU Jefferson Post Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. 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Items LOCATION Parking Lot in Back of St. Francis Church, 326 E Main St. Jefferson HUGE GARAGE SALE FRI & SAT JUNE 24 &25 Items Great For College Students-A Futon, Gateway Computer, BowFlex, Weight Bench, Stereo and Multiple Other Items. Clothes for Juniors and Misses. Mens Clothing. Lots of Jeans. LOCATION Follow the Signs on Glen Bare Rd In Jefferson YARD SALE KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old or small adult. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale FOR SALE 1987 TOYT P/4 4 Wheel Drive, Extra Good Condition $1800 Call Billy at 877-2676 After 6 PM 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent in Jefferson. Washer & Dryer Hookup 982-3966 or 982-3220 2 Bedroom trailer and YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 2 BR, 1 BA Apt. on Nikanor Rd, West Jefferson. No pets. $350 /mo, includes water & sewer & W/D on premises. Dep required. Call 828-898-1900 or 828-260-0923 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. Check us out on the web at www.jefferson post.com For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. INSURANCE SERVICES. iNc representing S CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANIES -Since 1876- 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Apartment Overlooking Jefferson Landing. 2BR/2BA, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat/Air. Ref. Re­ quired. 1 yr. Lease. No Pets. $570/month, 1 Month Deposit Req. Call 828-256-4066 or 828-310-1509 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available i m i For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! 460-Mobile Homes for Fient 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. Mobile home for rent in Laurel Springs close to Test Farm. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath new carpet and paint $275.00 Month. $300.00 Deposit. Must have good references. No HUD. Call 336-372-8564 RENTERS WANTED!! 336-838-5311 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 FOR QUICK RESULTS! 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Jefferson view, large Great Room perfect for enter­ taining-features pine cathedral ceiling and atrium doors leading out to large deck sur­ rounded by azaleas, rhododendrons and more. 3BR/3BA, Kitch­ en, Large Dining Room w/French Doors &Brick Fireplace w/gas logs; paved circular drive-1 + acre lot. $279,900 Call 336-846-2981 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Fleetwood Homes of Wilkesboro. Thank You Tony Jordan. He Has Helped our Family and From What We Hear Is A Whole Lot of Families Get Land/Home Packages With Low Monthly Payments. Thanks Tony, From All Your Customers. You Did A Great Job! 336-973-2335 Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments Shop are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ The tions and energy effi­ Classifieds cient. Applicants must apply in person at the 1 LEFT-4 BR 3 BATH. on-site office, Apt. 6-A. WITH DEN & Office hours are MonPARENTS RETREAT Thurs 4:30 - 6:30 pm. 2,000 Plus Sq. 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Formulates and recommends accounting practices to assure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business. Participates in budgeting and inventory processes. Manages the cost accounting functions and the maintenance of the cost standards for the plant. Supervises accounting personnel to ensure proper controls and reporting. Competitive pay and benefits package available to successful applicant. A BS degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and 5+ years related experience preferred. Please forward resume and salary history to NC Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Road. Unit 3. Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Human Resources, 185 McNeil Road, I .ansing. NC 28643 or to hbarlow@chemi-con.com by June 30, 2005. 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Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 05 CVS 4011 RAYMOND GURLEY Plaintiff, LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Therefore, eye strain. CECIL LEE SCOTTIE HOWELL. ' Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE QF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: SCOTTIE LEE HOWELL TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above enti­ tled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: TO RECOVER COM­ PENSATORY DAMAG­ ES FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLI­ SION ON APRIL 19. 2002. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than July 26, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 9th day of June, 2005. Eye strain from computer use is the number one complaint of office workers. Talk to your eyecare professional about computer eye­ wear to help prevent eye strain. The Vision Council ol America recommends regular eye exams lor you and your lamily to ensure healthy vision. LEWIS & DAGGETT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P. A. David NORTHWEST I work. D. Daggett DAVID D. DAGGETT 285 Executive Park Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Telephone: 336-765-7777 State Bar No. 13181 «0T T* Check Yearly. See Clearly www.checkyearly.com novan ART lM 0D" * 'CHOot, Thomas Reed 246-3434 n o 1115- Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 w o n d Eik"Pe o p l e t h i n k CARAVAGGIO I S A OUY ON THE SOPRANOS. 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. Classifieds Work! Call Sandra at ART. ASK FOR MORE. THE JEFFERSON POST 846-7164 Mountain Citu Cude HAS SUZUKI KING QUADS 700cc ON SALE FOR *6599°° Limited Time Offer. Call 423-727-8475 for details. Some Restrictions Apply. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POSTED June 14, 2005 At their July 7, 2005 regular meeting, the Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will consider the zoning of property belonging to David Paul Ashley, Samuel B. and Shirley A. Church, Colin J. and Melinda J. Cooper, Richard J. and Yvonne Dejongh, Edward F. and Barbara Eason, Marvin and Barbara Fox, Wcstwood Ventures, Richard Stanley Wilkinson, Jr., and Craig S. and Susan M. Zielinski. The residential subdivision is known as Lo-Wa Hills and is comprised of lots 2 through 8 and lots 10 through 22. The subdivision has not been previously zoned by the Town of West Jefferson and is proposed to be zoned R-15. The subdivision was annexed in January 1998 and comprises approximately seven acres. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:50 pm. �JEFFERSON POST TUESPAY/ JUNE 21, 2005 PAGE 11 COMMUNITY NEWS Grandfather Mountain Highland Games marks 50th anniversary next month GRANDFATHER MOUN­ TAIN, NC—The 2005 Grand­ father Mountain Highland Games is gearing up to be a greater spectacle than usual as the Scottish festival celebrates its 50th anniversary July 7-10 in Linville, NC. If the deep blue peaks of 6,000-foot Grandfather Moun­ tain towering above a grassy green meadow ringed by 170 red, blue, yellow and green striped tents was not spectacle enough, Thursday evening's Opening Ceremonies will kick off with a group of retired Green Be­ ret paratroopers floating down into MacRae Meadows with the American Flag, the Rampant Lion (yellow and black) and the St. Andrews Saltire (sky blue and white) billowing behind. Then, as the evening pro­ gresses with picnicking, sheep herding demonstrations and bagpipe band concerts, the U.S. Army Band will take the field for a special 50th Anniversary concert. The opening ceremonies close with a torchlight ceremony to invoke the spirit of the Clans upon the Games. As twilight falls, the leaders of 120 spon­ soring clans step forward to put their torches in a common bonfire and announce that their family line is represented at the games. The primitive ceremo­ ny hearkens back to the days when Celts banned together on the fields of battle to defend the Highlands from invaders. The paratrooper landing will go on only if the weather permits, but all other festivities will go forward rain or shine. The paratroopers will give an encore performance on Friday morning, weather permitting. Friday, Saturday and Sun­ day feature competition in heavy-weight Scottish athletic events; highland dancing com­ petition; bagpipe band parades; piping and drumming competi­ tions; sheep herding by Scottish border collies; concerts by tra­ ditional Celtic folk singers and high energy performances by Celtic Rock 'n' Reel bands. At the center of the activity, the nation's top Scottish ath­ letes clash in traditional heavy­ weight events such as "Turning the Caber" and 'Tossing the Sheaf." The first requires an athlete to flip a telephone polesized tree trunk end-over-end and the second challenges ath­ letes to use a pitchfork to loft between the shuttle lots and MacRae Meadows. Ticket prices to the off-moun­ tain evening activities vary by event. For more information phone 828-733-1333 or visit On Saturday and Sunday, shut­ tle service is provided between MacRae Meadows and satellite parking areas in Linville, Newland and Boone. Shuttle fees vary depending on the distance online at www.gmhg.org. For lodging and. other travel infor­ mation, contact North Carolina High Country Host at 800-4387500 or www.mountainsofhc. com. ] NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Lands of Bonita L Harless Kama and Kania, P A. Attorneys at Law 600-A Cantrapark Dnva Asheviile, North Carolina 26605 (628) 252-8010 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05 SP 15 IN THE MATTER OF THE FOHtCLOSUHt OF THE OEED OF TRUST OF BONITA L HARLESS Qnntor(l), to THURMAN E BURNETTE. TRUSTEE(S) AND FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BENEFICIARY, as recorded in Daed of Trust Book 213. Page 1260, and Rerecorded at Daed ol Trust Book 213, Page 2020 Ashe County Registry See Substrtutwn(s) of Trustee as recorded .n Deed Book 324, Page 2385 Ashe County Registry, appointing Richard J Kama as Substitute Trustee. lal V IF v a ' T Photo by Hugh Morton Turning the caber is one of the most demanding and dra­ matic athletic events at the Highland Games. a 16-pound sack of hay over a bar more than 20 feet above the ground. Other ancient tests of strength awaiting the brawny professionals are highland wrestling, putting the stone, the hammer throw and various weight throws. On Friday night, the Celtic Jam highlights traditional and contemporary Celtic mu­ sic at MacRae Meadows and on Saturday night the Celtic Rock Concert serves up encore performances from some of the more contemporary bands. • Among the performers at the Celtic Jam and Celtic Rock Concert on Friday and Satur­ day nights, and in the Celtic Groves each, day, are Clann an Drumma, Off Kilter, Hunting McLeod, Ardrossen and Jiggernaut. More traditional Celtic folk musicians appearing at the Games include Alex Beaton, Colin Grant Adams, Ed Miller, Henri's Notions, 2002 National Scottish Fiddle Champion Ja­ mie Laval, the Jeff Little Trio, and Celtic Christian musicians The Ric Blair Band. Other evening activities include a concert of Scottish folk music and dance called a Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) held both Friday and Saturday nights at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk; a piping concert by members of the North Amer­ ican School of Piping held at the Broyhill Inn in Boone; a concert by Alex Beaton & Friends, also at the Broyhill Inn; and a Scot­ tish Country Dance Gala at Lees-McRae College. Among the many sights and sounds of Scotland to be found on MacRae Meadows through­ out the weekend is the popular bazaar set up adjacent to the parade grounds. Merchants sell Gaelic and tartan gift items while concessionaires sell Scot­ tish meat pies to give visitors a taste of the highlands. There is also a tent set up to help guests trace their Scottish roots and learn more about their Scottish heritage. Adult tickets are $15 Friday, $25 Saturday and $15 Sunday and $5 each day for children ages 5-12. Children under five are free. Tickets are available at the field on the day of the event, or secure ordering is available on-line at www.gmhg.org. Pets are not allowed. The public can park on site at the Games field on Friday. Opening bid on June 24, 2005 at 12:30 PM will be $38,145.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY Under and by virtue o1 the power and authority contained in that certain deed ot trust executed and delivered by the abovenamed Grantors to Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture, and dated July 5, 1006. filed for reoord on July 5, 1996. securing indebtedness in the original principal amount ot $77,280 00 as recorded in Deed ot Trust Book 213 at Page 1280. Ashe County Registry and rerecorded at Deed of Trust Book 213 at 2020. Ashe County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust"), and because ot the default of In the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of to carry out or perform tha stipulations and agreements the'ein contained and pursuant to the dorr and of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed ot Trust, and pursuant to the Order ot the Clerk ot Superior Court tor Ashe County. North Carolina, entered in From West Jeflerson NC. take US 221 South towards Deep Gap, turn nght on the Clarence Lyahs road, turn left on Old US 221 turn right on Black Bear Inn Road and then turn nght on Wyatt Lane (SR 1223) house located on left at 247 Wyatt Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28664 The sale wil be made subject to all prior lens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easement* of record and assessments, if any The record owner of the above-described real property es reflected on the records of the County Register o» Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is •^sysssMtmrnrss/mi Bonrta L. Harteee •Ml V Pursuant to N C Gen Stat $ 45 21 10(b). and the terms of the Deeds of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five per cent (6%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollais ($750 00) Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price to bid in cash or certified check at tha time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tendar such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the fu« balance purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain naole on his bid as provided tor In N C Gen Stat § 45-21 30 (d) and (a). auction on June 24. 2005 et 12:30 P.M. at the door of the Ashe county Courthouse, Jefferson, North Carolina, the reel property in Ashe County. North Carolina (including any Improvements thereon) es described as foltowa: Lot No 9 in Cherry Lane, as shown on a plat of said subdivision of record In the Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book 2. page 219, to which recorded plat reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said lot The above descnbed property Is sjtyect to that certain well right as recorded m Book Z-4, page 304, Ashe County Registry, said document ncotporaled by reference as though fully set out herein This sale will be held open ten (10) days fonupset bids as required by law This tha 18" day of May. 2005. Jfc Richard J Kanla, Substn 1 rustee k. u3f COUNTRY TREASURES J ETNIPORIHTVI TIMBER SOLUTIONS. INC /VS.W.WmW.W Otde y%ieHcU ft • Commercial & Residential At Olde Friends you wilt find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com CiViVi • Log Homes 10 S. Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson, NC 246-9069 * Vinyl Siding & Construction • Conventional Framing ~ Replacement Windows WLNDANCER Mountain Aire. KENNELS Seafood & ' Excellent Care Lisa C.Jones at Affordable I Owner Prices Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. Licensed by NC Oept of Agriculture 336-982-3060 336-384-1469 v Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 Licensed and Insured - All Work Guaranteed! .Mon - Sat - 10am-5pm Steakhouse DRYWALL J* HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A L L HANGING St FINISHING Thomas Jarman Owner 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED jfiiiMwJ m. TIRE SALE ASHE COUNTY All 13"-$169 All 14"-$189 All 15"- $209 16"Truck-$360 215-85-16-235-85-16 SeJ_of 4 Change, Lube I Filter $1799 Iesuplo50ts0il, iLutX ROOFING 2S Years Experience • licensed in North (antfini A V\ •Ml roofing of all kind> • Roof Painting • h«T»d & All WoA Guaranteed 11 Phis tl.OC disposal ke 276-579-4562 Open 8-5 M'T'Th'F 8-2 Wed & Sal j COUNTRY BUSINESS SERVICES ROOP'S ROOFING All Types of Roofing and Painting of Metal Roofs rATE Line Fast Lube ry 16 @ NC/VA State Line Allen Miller 336-384-3033 Business Logos PMTES! Owner: Charles Roop Lansing, INC Phone: 336-384-2063 QVY& YtMfc Cards Brochures Camera Ready Ads 384 4352 bl(iemoon^*opKxtfa.stmiisit.net cr SATELLITE JOE'S XV SATELLITE JVC SALES Ac SERA ICE zenith X - TVSA HOME THEATRES 0\ oi hf °u a t ^ S'»P hit c mam 7 tv V Ha no Id Jones Excwaring AND fej I* EXCAYATINt Authorized Technicians On Board JO Plus Years Experience 982-3.335 Ttack Hoe, Dozek & Backboe Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Growl Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience A Excellent Work at an M ExceUent — FREE ESTIMATES • ISSVRED 336-384-1140 CeH:336-977-0193 �PAGE 12 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Friends of the Library welcome Kevin Duffus Tuesday, June 21 7 -10 p.m.: Southern Accent I p.m.: We Care Planning Committee Meeting at the Warrensville BROC office. This committee is the fund-raising arm of the Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity Commission and wel­ comes interested parties and potential volunteers to attend. For directions, call Louise at 384-4543. 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral Healthcare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet in the New River Area Conference Room in Build­ ing 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Road in Boone. The public is invited. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish supper and business meeting. The executive board meeting will precede the club meeting at 6 p.m., same location. 7 p.m.: Session III of the Childbirth & Newborn Care Classes will begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Wednesday, June 22 II a.m.: Friends of the Li­ brary meet downstairs in the library with a special presen­ tation by prizewinning author and filmmaker, Kevin Duffus, War Zone: World War II off NC's Outer Banks. The public is invited and veterans are es­ pecially welcome. Thursday, June 23 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger at the Wagoner Road Access of­ fice for a one mile hike to learn to identify the fern common to our area. For more information call 336-982-2587. Ashe County Little Theatre proudly presents The Sound of Music, at the Ashe County home cooking. All soft drinks and utensils will be furnished. There will be a short auction to raise money to clear a road and restore the old Charles Roark cemetery. If you have any small but valuable items, please fetch them along and they will be appreciated. will be at Mountain Music Jam­ boree and Buffet located on Hwy. 16 in Glendale Springs. Buffet is served from 6:30 9:-00 p.m. "Sit and grin or join right in." Call 336-246-2900 for group reservations. Saturday, June 25 12:30 p.m.: Join the Park Rangers at the Wagoner Road Access for a trip on the 7 a.m.: Benefit Yard and Bake Sale at Mt. Pleasant Chapel wild and scenic New River. The trip will be approximately 2 hours from beginning to end. A local outfitter will pick us up for the return trip to the park. There is a shuttle fee of $2.50 per person due the day of the trip and is non-refundable. Church on Old Hwy. 16, behind "the church under the picnic shed. Proceeds go to building fund. Call 982-9409 for more information. 8:15 a.m.: Early Bird Moun­ tain Walk, Saturday and Sun­ day at the top of Mt. Jefferson. 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Discover the natural beauty and diverse variety of birds that migrate into the mountains during the summer months. No birding experience is neces­ sary and all ages are welcome. Bird books will be available. Wear sturdy shoes and meet the Ranger at the picnic area parking lot at the top of the mountain. This is a free one hour program. New River VFD. 3 - 5 p.m.: Celebrate South­ ern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play at Mt. Jefferson Park picnic shelter. All musicians are wel­ come, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and the music. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 28 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: National Committee for the New River and the Mark Stephen Willingham Gallery Open House 12 noon: The next bi-monthly healing prayers service will will sponsor a showing of land­ scape paintings featuring the New River and its tributaries. This new art gallery is usually open to the public by appoint­ ment or invitation only, howev­ er, to benefit the National Com­ mittee for the New River and its mission to protect and pre­ serve the New River, this event is an open house to welcome all interested public. There will be a special raffle for a free Willingham print. The gallery is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the quaint moun­ tain community of Glendale Springs. Call NCNR for direc­ tions, 336-246-4871. Thursday, June 30 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Develpmental Disabilities, & Substance Abuse will hold its 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Ashe Cen­ tral High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class Friday, July 29 Mountain View Baptist Church June 19 - June 24 reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy fin­ ger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavail­ able so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Wednesday, July 20 The Eller Family Association will be meeting at the Haw­ thorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 20-23, 2005. For more in­ formation visit our web site at www.eller.org or call 336-7657353. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: West Jeffer­ son Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the oppor­ tunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raf­ fle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball In­ teriors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local mer­ chants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholar­ ships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more infor­ mation, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jambo­ ree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Res­ taurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and July 2 in downtown West Jefferson at the North Stage of Christ­ mas in July. Grand prize is a 2005 1200 Custom XL1200C two-tone Sportster. Tickets are $100 each. This event is sponsored by the Ashe County Band Boosters. You need not be present to win. Purchase of ticket is tax deductible. Winner will be responsible for taxes and tag on the motorcycle. >» ft "Our Expression of Utmost Gratitude" There will be classes for all ages! Everyone is invited to at­ tend. Baldwin Community Church June 20-24 Located on Hwy 194 south in Todd, VBS will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year's theme will be "Get in the VBS Zone". For more information, to register or van transportation, call 877-4726. Pastor Doug Hardin and VBS Director Can­ dy Hardin invite all to attend. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church June 20-24 You are in­ vited to join them in Club VBS: Beach Blast 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nightly. Friday night will be commencement at 7 p.m. with cookout at 7:30. Pastor Jeff Vogler and congregation invite you to attend. South Fork Baptist Church June 20 - 24 Supper at 6 p.m. and services at 6:30. The theme is Ramblin' Road Trip and all ages are invited, chil­ dren to adult with "Teen Scene" for teenagers. Dress is casual but Christ-like. Come prepared for Christ-centered study and lifestyle. For more information call (336) 877-8777 or www. southforkyouth.com. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Join them for VBS from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check into Messiah Me continued on page 13 Steve's Sports Shots ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTRODUCING! o\i n t xij Wednesday, ***»" 6 p.m.: 2005 Harley-Davidson Bike Raffle to be held VBS events Your home of sports action photography regular meeting at the Avery Senior Center in Newland. shoes for an investigative students and are on sale now look at mountain geology and June 29 at the Arts Center in person or by phone at 336-846-ARTS. mapping. This hike will be at 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ashe Memori­ a relaxed pace but the trail is al Hospital Auxiliary is spon­ Credit cards are accepted. Call strenuous in sections. Meet at soring a Uniform & Shoe Sale 846-ARTS for more informa­ the picnic shelter. in the hospital lobby. Cash, tion. 7 p.m.: George Hamilton IV, check, or credit cards are ac­ Friday, J.D. Higgins and Country cepted. Express will perform at June 24 Saturday, Mountain Music Jamboree and 10 a.rp.: Friday Forest Fun - What lives in the mountains Buffet on Hwy. 16 in Glendale forests these days? Have you Springs. Buffet begins at 6:30 ever wanted to know more and music at 7. about mysterious prooesses Sunday, that can change sunlight into June 26 food? What energizes the 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 20th Annual animals and plants that inter­ act and live together in our Roark Family Reunion will be mountains? Meet a ranger at held at the Riverview Commu­ nity Center at Creston. The day the picnic shelter for a fun and fascinating look at the natural will be spent exchanging fam­ world that thrives at 4683 feet ily history and visiting long, lost above sea level. All ages are relatives. Lunch will be served welcome to this fun, hands-on, at noon. Please bring a covered dish or two full of that good ole free activity. drink. Cost will be $17 per per­ son. Please get your reserva­ tion in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Win­ ston-Salem, NC 27103. be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts Saturday, about 30 minutes. Call 982July 23 3076 if more information is re­ 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Rais­ quired. er Dinner will be held at Green 7 p.m.: Ashe County Demo­ Park Inn in Blowing Rock spon­ cratic Party will hold their sored by A Safe Home for Ev­ regular monthly meeting at eryone. All you can eat buf­ Smokey Mountain Barbecue. The visiting speaker will be Hayes McNeill from Forsyth County. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know Civic Center. Evening shows more about the forces and will be June 23-27, with curtain rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson at 7:30 nightly. June 26, Sun­ day matinee will be at 2 p.m. towering at 4683 ft. above Reserved seating is available sea level or about mountain trom Ashe Arts Council.Tickets mapping and topo lines? Bring are $10 tor adults and $5 tor your questions and sturdy Saturday, July 16 fet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all pro­ ceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-852-2462. All proceeds go to the ACHS band students. To purchase tickets, contact Scott Turnmyre at ACHS 246-2400, Andrea Reeves at 246-2307 or Terry Jones at 846-1283. otoxj/iapJiij / Specializing In Portraits For • Special Events • Individual Portraits • Family Portraits (including pets) • Group Portraits ATTENTION ALL SENIORS CLASS OF 2006 Wc arc now accepting appointments for your Senior Portraits Several outdoor portrait locations to choose from $50 Sitting Fee - includes clothing changes and photo portfolio Call Steve Wright (336)982-8588 www.stevessportsshots.com NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON by Judicial Sales Procedures In Loving Memory of Jw REEVES •VMMOV & REEVES, PU.C, ATTOMPI* Kathleen Ann Woodruff Perkins November 6,1918 - May 21, 2005 Proverbs: Chapter 31. Verse 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. 1' Proverbs: Chapter 31. Verses 25 - 28 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up. and call her blessed. We want to fully express our heartfelt appreciation for each act of kindness thoughts, prayers, food, flowers, memorials, cards and phone calls - in the recent loss of our beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the "special lady" that she was to so many. Once again, the outpouring of love, caring and support was tremendous. Our devoted family, special friends and professional caregivers will long be remembered. A special thank you is given to Karen Lawler who helped Mother so much. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Vickie Inglcdue and her supportive medical staff who devoted their time in making Mothers last hours comfortable as possible. We deeply appreciate our Welcome Home Church Pastor. Lonnic Jones and our precious church family being there for us. We humbly thank the Boone family Funeral Home and each individual who contributed to Mothers beautiful funeral service. May Cod bless each of you for your overwhelming generosity. We are so very thankful for you. The Family of Kathleen W. Perkins "In the memories she left her spirit still shines bright" 202 EAST KU* Snm,P 0DiMMi 67, WEST JWFIUC*. NO«TH CAMUHA28394 1316)246-7172 - FAX (336J24S.59W - STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS owned by the Town of West Jefferson NOTICE OF SALE OF LANPS by Judicial Sales Procedures Pursuant to a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson at its regular meeting held on Thursday. 5 May 2005. the undersigned wrtl offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the location of the property being sold, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 8th day of July, 2005. the lands conveyed to the Town of West Jefferson in that certain deed from First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, datod 25 August, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry m Book 301, at page 1611, the same lying and being in West Jefferson Township, the Town of West Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe located at the intersection of the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221) and the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road and running thence with the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road S 73 deg. 00' 14" W 182.15 feet to an existing Iron pipe, the southeast corner of United Landmark, Inc.; thence with the eastern line of United Landmark. Inc. N 17 deg 10' 44" W 149.96 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southorn line of Prefco V Limited Partnership; thence with the southern line of Prefco V Limited Partnership N 72 deg. 58' 35" E 182.59 foet to an existing iron pipe in the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221); thence with tho western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue S 17 deg. 00' 40" E 150.05 feet to an existing iron pipe, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0 828 acre, more or less, according to the aurvey by Henry Munroe Hobson, RLS, Andrews & Hobson, dated July 29, 2002. |imQviiinoyindrwvM.COA< There is located on the above-described property a commercial building, containing approximately 3.685 square feet with a lobby area, conference room, 2 offices, break room, vestibule, bank vault, restrooms and mechanical room. mm VALUABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY J j!' 1 j 1 b Conveniently located In Downtown West Jefferson at intersection of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221 Business) and Buck Mountain Road. At the time of sale, Ihe highest bidder shall immediately make a cash, or good check, deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cant of the amount of the bid. The sale win be subject to the upset bids procedures of tho Norih Carolina judicial sale procedures and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson This the 3rd day of June, 2005 Jimmy D Reeves Attorney for the Town of West Jefferson For more information, call Jim Reeves or Ken McFayden, West Jefferson Town Manager (336)246-3551. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 PAGE 13 COMMUNITY EVENTS continued from page 12 lorial where The Great Phyician is Mending Hearts and laving Souls. Classes for all ges. Welcome Home Baptist Ihurch June 26 - July 1 llasses for all ages, begining 6 p.m. for youth and 7 p.m. )r adults. Fun, games, Bible tudy, worship and transportaon available. lorth Beaver Creek Baptist Jhurch July 10-15 Come >in us for fun, crafts, food and jarning about "Building Charcter with Jesus". Starts nightly t 6:30. tpple Grove Baptist Church uly 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join lem for a Prayer Safari. Ongoing Events iurvivors of Domestic Viojnce meet in a confidential set- ng on the 2nd and 4th Monday ight from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group ounseling is offered for womn and their children at one of lese groups each month. Reeshments are served. There j no charge to attend. Please all A Safe Home for Everyone 1982-8851 for more details, tshe County Garden Club leets the second Monday of ach month at 6 p.m. The June leeting will be on June 13 at ne of the members' homes nd will include a tour of their ardens and a discussion of ie flowers and shrubs in the ardens. A covered dish dinner /ill be served. Members are sked to bring a favorite dish, anyone who would like more lformation may call Lynda Mc)aniel at 877-3299. .she County's New Soup [itchen is at Family Central. Jarry outs available or have a eat with friends and neighbors )r fellowship and a community leal! Come to Family Central's .ccidental Baker Saturdays om 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more lformation call 246-7222. un for Fours is a new parnt/child playgroup for four and ve year olds and is a great /ay to get your kids ready for indergarten! The group meets t Family Central Play Center very Thursday from 9 - 10:30 .m. For more information, call 1isti at 982-8851. Sponsored y the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Tons of Fun for Two's and Threes! If you have children ages 2 and 3, a new play­ group has formed just for you and them. It meets at the Family Central Play Center every Thursday from 10:30 - noon. Come check it out. You won't regret it. For more information, call Misti at 9828851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Mom's playgroup is open play every Friday morning from 10 noon at the Family Central Play Center! MOM's Group is open to everyone, and best of all it's free. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Daddy and Me Playtime! Attention all dads...Bring your kids to the Family Central Play Center every Thursday after­ noon from 1 - 2:30 and let them play while you hang out with other dads. This playgroup also meets every second Saturday from 10:30 - noon. For more information, call Misti at 982-8851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Parenting Classes Do your young children have you at the end of your rope? There is hope! Parenting Classes will be held at Family Central on the second Thursday evening of each month, from 6:30 8. The next class is sched­ uled for February 10. For more information, call Misti at 9828851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Homeschool Play Group. If you are home schooling or have a serious interest in home schooling, please bring your children, age 7 and under to the newly formed Homeschool Play Group at Family Central. They meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. - noon. For more information, call Misti at 9828851. Sponsored by the Ashe Partnership for Children and Smart Start. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Friday and Saturday night from 5 p.m. -10:30 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in grades 9-12 who attend Ashe County High School, attend a home school or recognized education pro­ gram. Contact 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www. asheonline.com/ education/ youthcouncil.htm. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearhead­ ed by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellow­ ship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night and you are encouraged to take the opportunity to take your youth on the Sunday night of your choice. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including cloth­ ing, household items, toys, small furniture and home dec­ orations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, MondaySunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrme Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come ear­ lier for supper. NAMI, National Alliance for the Mentally III, meets the third Thursday of each month at 162 W.M.J.B. Blevins Rd.; just down the steps from the new Behavioral Health Center building. The family support group meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For further information, call Jim Weaver at 384-1074. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All inter­ ested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe Party County Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library down­ stairs conference room at 7 p.m. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers chil­ dren's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501 (c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 8464100. OI'Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday eve­ ning at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1 st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellow­ ship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd„ Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 eve­ nings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt.Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their dis­ ease. Contact Lincare at 2464944 for more information. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 846-7898. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting infor­ mation in surrounding coun­ ties, call (828) 262-1212. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m, until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone unplanned pregnancy, get all Newswatch interested in the revitalization the facts. We offer free preg­ Appalachian nancy tests with results in min­ meets every Friday and of our community is invited. utes. All our services at the Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Topics Latinos Unidos de Ashe will Ashe Pregnancy Care Center covered include news and cur­ meet at the new Latino center, are free and confidential. We rent events, activist group cov­ located at Family Central, 626 are located at 111 North Main ering 9-11, UN, constitutional Ashe Central School Road, Street in Jefferson. Our hours issues, chemtrails, environ- Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class are Tuesday, Wednesday and mentalism, New World Order, meets on Mondays at 7:30 Thursday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. terrorism, RFID and more. p.m. until the first of the new year. For more info contact Dave Ashe County Democratic at (336) 877-2390 or write to: Party meets every fourth For more info, call 846-4100. K Angels in-.AUic • Thrift P.O. Box 76, Glendale Springs, Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Shop is an auxiliary of the NC 28629 Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: If you are facing an WEAVER EQUIPMENT DEERE SEASON CLEARANCE! LX280 4320 w/loader & rotary cutter Gator TX 0.0% FINANCING'23 NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS"'5 NO INTEREST, NO ***25 PAYMENTS LI 00 $1,3991 JOHN DEERE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE™ www.JohnDeere.com WEAVER EQUIPMENT 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET JEFFERSON, NC (336)846-3752 SO 50 per Bintmnn nirrv'*"^ er symbol. i charges will begin and JOHN DEERE art tradem«rk« of Oeere» Company tmn A IweakH Equal Qppcrtumy Under �PAGE 14 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Book sale helps A.S.M.E. 1 Commodity distribution planned Ashe County's Commod­ ity Distribution will be held at Family Central on Friday, June 24 from 9 a.m.-noon. The following items will be available for distribution. Sliced potatoes Canned tomatoes Tuna Black Eyed Peas VEzriti i- ' Peanut Butter Corn Flakes Dry Milk Sweet Potatoes English Walnuts Orange Juice Cling Peaches Sliced Frozen Peaches Chocolate/Vanilla Pudding Cups Vacation Bible School Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 1460 Bald Mtn. Boad Photo by Shane Hopkins It takes a lot to get a veteran bookseller like Matt Walpole excited, but apparently he had just made a "find." He and his wife Marsha own and operate Row by Row Books in Boone.The "find" came as A Safe Home for Everyone, a program of the Ashe Partnership for Children, raised $1,000 during a two day book sale held recently at Family Central. The books were donated by the community and the Friends of the Library. A.S.H.E. would like to thank all who came out and purchased books. They would also like to thank the numerous volunteers, the Friends of the Library, and Ashe County Public Library for all of their assistance with this wonderful fundraiser. Your support gives domestic violence victims in Ashe County a chance to start over with hope for a new life and is truly appreciated. Regional library receives grants The Appalachian Regional Library (Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties) has been awarded two Library Servic­ es and Technology Act (LSTA) grants totaling $18,985, ac­ cording to Director of Librar­ ies Mary Sizemore. A $3,985 LSTA Basic Equipment Grant will fund the purchase of adaptive software and hardware that will allow patrons with vi­ sual or physical handicaps to use the library's public access computers. JAWS, a screenreading software program for the visually impaired, will be installed on one public access computer at the Ashe Library in West Jefferson and at the main Wilkes County Library in North Wilkesboro. JAWS is already available at the Watauga County Public Li­ brary in Boone and the West­ ern Watauga Branch Library in Sugar Grove. LSTA grant funds also will be used to purchase MagicTouch screens that convert standard computer monitors into touch screen monitors. The touch screens will pro­ vide computer and Internet access to those whose physi­ cal handicaps make manipu­ lating a mouse difficult or im­ possible. The main libraries in North Wilkesboro, Boone, and West Jefferson will re­ ceive the touch screens, as well as the Western Watauga Branch, and the Traphill and Ronda branches in Wilkes County. "We will be contacting schools and local agencies serving special needs indi­ viduals when the new equip­ ment is in place, which will probably be in the fall," said Sizemore. "We want all of our library patrons to be able to take full advantage of all we have to offer, including access to the vast resources found on the Internet. This grant will make that possible." A $15,000 LSTA Planning Grant will be used to contract with a library consultant to assist the regional library in developing a long-range (five to seven years) strate­ gic plan. Bill Millett of Scope View Strategic Advantage in Charlotte will work with library staff in analyzing de­ mographic and other data, reviewing current library services, developing citizen surveys and other methods of gathering input from the pub­ lic, and creating a detailed plan of action for providing the kinds of library services needed by residents in the three-county region. Millett has worked with a variety of libraries across the state in this type of long-range plan­ ning activities. According to Sizemore, this project will offer ample opportunities for the pub­ lic to provide input on what they want from their public library. "In order for us to June 26 - July 1 BRICK STONE adequately meet the needs of our current and future users, we need take a close look at the services we are providing to see if they are what our communities want and need. The planning process also will help us anticipate and prepare for future trends in library services and respond to the expectations of our us­ ers. We can't do this without significant input from our communities." Sizemore expects the plan­ ning activities to be well un­ derway by the end of the summer. Pizza & Pasta Regular Hours: Tues - Sat 11AM -l2PM & 4:30 - 8PM June 26 Cookout 5:30 VBS Classes 6:30 - 8:30 June 27 - June 30 -- VBS Classes 6:30 - 8:30 July 1 Commencement Service 7:00 Fellowship with Home Made Ice Cream Classes For All Asps For Transportation Call 877 1550 -• * « V L - & /VUV' wastr (r&si4'is& (r Female Fiest Mix Found on Mt. Quality C Summer Sole v V I Jefferson Road About 5 months old , fhurspay June 23rd ] thru J / Saturday July 9th many Stems on Sale at GREFTT Sale Prices Hew stock of Ladies Dresses, Capri Sets, Pants. Bathing Suits, Lots of Ladies Tops 6 months old Female Not Cat Friendly W^How StocK^Ladies Shoes'ana they are 0h Sale How M Located in the Blue Ridge Plaza between Lowes & Truffles Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumpler, NC 982-4060 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Wilkesboro firm seeks to build asphalt plant here by Jim Thompson Editor A North Wilkesboro firm is seeking permits to build an asphalt and concrete plant on property near the Town of Jefferson—property that is in the viewshed of Mount Jeffer­ son State Park. B & C Concrete Products of 228 New Brickyard Road, North Wilkesboro, wants to build the facilities on a 43acre tract currently owned by Ann E. Blackburn (according to county tax records). Keith Blackburn, president of B & C, is Mrs. Blackburn's son. The tract is located at the end of Glen Bare Road, a resi­ dential paved two-lane that runs to a dead end off the NC 88 four-lane in Jefferson. Ac­ cording to County Planning Director Zach Edwardson, the actual proposed site of the plant would be between 1,500 and 1,600 feet from the current corporate limits of the Town of Jefferson, with the nearest boundary line of the property would be about 800 feet away. On June 16, Keith Black­ burn, representing B & C Concrete Products, appeared before the planning commis­ sion to request a variance on the property from the county's Polluting Industries Ordi­ nance. Blackburn presented the board with a survey that showed the only residence lo­ cated within 1,000 feet of the proposed plant site would be a double-wide mobile home that is owned by his family. Blackburn asked for a vari­ ance to allow this structure to remain what it is presently lo­ cated. If they would not agree to that, he indicated he could move the home farther down the hill and out of the 1,000 limit set by the ordinance. Blackburn also asked the planning commission wheth­ er, if someone were to begin building a home on adjacent property within the 1,000 foot limit, his plant would be grandfathered as he has al­ ready begun the application process. The board referred this question to County At­ torney John Kilby for consid­ eration. Edwardson told the com­ mission that the staff rec­ ommendation was to deny the variance. Because the property includes 43 acres, it did not, he believed meet the hardship clause of the ordi­ nance, which is intended for small parcels of land. After further discussion, Commission member Marty Gambill moved to deny the variance request, and this was passed unanimously. The board also decided to refer the matter for infor­ mational purposes with the county commission. They also instructed Edwardson to See Asphalt, page SA Fireworks on the Fourth! by Joe Boccardy Special to the Post Granted it seems as though it has taken summer a while to really set in here in the mountains, but not to worry, the summer event that is marked on just about everyone's calendar will can­ cel all doubts as to what time of year it really is. The fire­ works celebration and Pickin' in the Park, is scheduled for Monday, July the Fourth. The event is free and open to the public, with donations being accepted at the gates to help offset next year's cost of the event. The music will start at 3 p.m. with featured musical guests the Grayson High­ lands Band and the Jellyroll String Band. This will hope- fully be the kick-off for a weekly Friday night "Pickin in the Park" as Ashe County Parks and Recreation is call­ ing all pickers for upcoming Friday night jams following the Fourth. Great food will accompany the great music as the Ashe County Barbeque Festival committee will have a sam­ pling of things to come. David Boone, Bert Dollar, and Jim Cain, festival organizers, will have choice barbeque plates and sandwiches straight off the cooker, with beans and slaw as sides. A.S.H.E. (A Safe Home for Everyone) will be running all other concessions out of the main concession stand next to the stage. All pro­ ceeds from this concession stand will benefit A.S.H.E., a non-profit, domestic violence support service to help with their shelter operations. In order to provide a quali­ ty experience this year, Parks and Recreation staff have been working with Sheriff Jim Hartley and Emergency Management Coordinator Patty McMeans on a traffic control plan to alleviate the well known traffic stress that I like to call "exit fever"-the condition that is experienced when a mass group of people leave an event at the same time. With help from ACTA, the Ashe County Transportation Authority, a shuttle will be running back and forth from See Fireworks, page 5A Post photo by Linda Burchette Among those participating in a celebration on Wednesday of The Oaks, a new HealthyBuilt Homes subdivision under construction in Jefferson, were, from left, front: Ned Fowler with Northwestern Regional Housing Authority (center) presenting ceremonial keys to new homeowners Patricia Bledsoe (with son Jacob) and Aaron Teague and his wife Nicole Hahna; back: John Cooper with USDA Rural Development, Chad Tilley with Sen. Richard Burr's office, Graham Fields with Sen. Elizabeth Dole's office, and Aaron Whitner with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx's office. New affordable housing units use solar power by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ceremonial keys were presented Wednesday to two families as the first hom­ eowners in The Oaks, a new development next to Oak Grove Village in Jefferson. Patricia Bledsoe and her three children, and Aaron Teague and his wife Nicole Hahna, gratefully accepted the keys and look forward to moving into their homes later this year. "I never thought I could own my own house this quick­ ly," said Bledsoe. "It would be virtually impossible without this program. I want to thank everyone who has made this possible. I especially want to thank God." Bledsoe expects to be able to move into her home in ear­ ly July. The home for Aaron and Nicole is still under cons rue ion. See I he Oaks, pagi• 5/t 0lirruQHo Post photo by Linda Burchette ^ solar panel rests on the roof of the first of the homes at jhe Qakg ^ completed. Man arrested for selling stolen goods on eBay by Jim Thompson Editor A North Wilkesboro man faces felony charges in con­ nection with his allegedly successful eBay business. The problem with the busi­ ness that police say James Edward George, 32, was run­ ning is that the items offered were allegedly stolen from his employer, The Oldham Co. in West Jefferson. On June 18, George turned himself in to the West Jeffer­ son Police Department. Det. Bill Craig of the WJPD made the formal arrest for a felony charge of larceny by employ­ ee. A statement issued Mon­ day by the West Jefferson po­ lice said in part, "Mr. George was working at The Oldham Plant on third shift... He was taking items from the Oldham Company where he worked and was selling some of these items on eBay. "It is unknown at this time how many total items were Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpo8t.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Photo courtesy of WJPD James Edward George faces charges of stealing and selling items from The Oldham Co., where he worked. taken from the plant and how much money was made. James George had been sell­ ing items on eBay for several years." The statement continued, "Detective Craig recovered approximately $24,000 worth of saw blades, router bits, end mills, inserts and tooling equipment from his residence, vehicle and his father's place of business." George was released from Ashe County Detention Cen­ ter on a $40,000 secured bond and will have a first appear­ ance in court on June 30. The investigation contin­ ues in the case, and further charges may be forthcoming, Det. Craig said. Jefferson to hold budget hearing Jefferson residents are invited to attend a pub­ lic hearing Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Town Hall to comment on the 2005-06 proposed budget, set at just under $2 million. The budget for next year includes no property tax increase, but residents would be paying more for sewer service. Higher costs of operating the town's wastewater treatment facility has led to a need for additional revenue in sewer service, said Jefferson Town Manager Meredith Ballou. He has proposed a 30 percent increase, increasing a customer's rate for the first 2,000 gallons by one dollar and a quarter, Post photo by Jim Thompson Some of the $24,000 in allegedly stolen goods recovered by Det. Bill Craig of the West Jefferson Police Department. from $4.21 to $5.46. The budget is available for review at Jefferson Town Hall. Shape Note Singers to perform Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers will host a singing and dinner on the grounds of the Ashe County Arts Center in West Jefferson on Sunday, Aug. 21. From 9:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m., everyone is invited to attend free of charge a de­ lightful day of interesting and unique music using the William Walker Christian Harmony book for community singing. Sharon Kellam, instructor for the Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers with a stu­ dio at Riverview Community Center, will conduct a mini singing school the morning of the August event, and singing will continue in the afternoon. There will be loaner books for use and books and CDs for sale. Dinner will be free with donations welcome. The Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers meet the first and third Mondays of each month at the Ashe County Arts Center at 7 p.m. Anyone inter­ ested is welcome to attend. For more information, call Sharon Kellam at 385-1299. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Ribbon cuttings mark opening of new businesses Antiques on Main Petal Pusher Designs Designs, Inc. Photos by Jim Thompson and courtesy of Ashe Chamber of Commerce Two new West Jeffersons businesses recently marked their openings with ribbon cuttings. On left, Mayor Dale Baldwin (left) and Town Manager Ken McFadyen held the ribbon as own­ ers Keith and Denise Woodie cut it to officially open Antiques on Main. The former General Assembly plant on Jefferson Avenue is now home to over 40 vendors, offering all sorts of antiques in 5,000 square feet of space. On the right, Petal Pusher Designs in Beaver Creek opened with the traditional ceremony early this month. Owners Kena E. Sloop and Alice H. Collins did the honors. Those attending included County Commissioner Gerald Price, Sheriff Jim Hartley and Chamber of Commerce President Cabot Hamilton. w Mountainhome Music explores African roots Bluegrass legend Bill Mon­ roe learned a lot of his music from his fiddling uncle, Pend­ leton Vandiver, better known through story and song as Uncle Pen. He also learned a lot of his music from guitarist and black bluesman, Arnold Shultz. A.P Carter, of the famous Carter Family, was a songwriter and a song collector; some of the songs he collected came from black churches in the south­ west Virginia and east Ten­ nessee. Some of the hymns sung by European immi­ grants were changed in form and style and became African spirituals. Sun Studio record­ ing artists Carl Perkins, Jerry singing, and Rick Stone has for many years played guitar and mandolin in the popular Laurel Creek String Band. "Collectively, their sound is unique and engaging," said Joe Shannon, host of Moun­ tainhome Music. "While their music defies a simple label, it's a blend of swing and blues and bluegrass," he added. Morris Hatten has been performing in this area all of his life. His father was a minister at Boone's Mennonite Church. Morris followed in his father's footsteps, but chose to focus on a ministry in song. As a gospel pianist and singer, he has traveled Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley throughout the United States; incorporated Delta blues into in recent years, he has tuned their style and repertoire, his attention toward radiowhich became the genesis of and staying closer to home. early rock and roll. African The concert, Mountain slaves brought the banjo to Swing and Sing, will start at this country. Much of tradi­ 8:00 at St. Luke's Episcopal tional American music, par­ Church in downtown Boone. ticularly Appalachian Music, Tickets are $12.50 in advance is a blend of Scottish, Irish, and $15.00 at the door. Tick­ English, Welsh, and music ets for children are $5:00, and with African roots. a new family ticket is avail­ The Mountainhome Music able for $30.00. This is for concert this Saturday night, two adults and up to four chil­ June 25, will feature music dren. that represents this blend Tickets may be purchased of cultures and styles and online at www.mountainrhythms. homemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Performing for the first time on the Mountainhome Crucis), Rydell Music Center Music stage will be Kirby, (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Welsh, and Stone-John Kir­ Mountain, Pandora's Mailbox by, Charles Welch, and Rick or The Blowing Rock Stage Stone, all musical veterans Company in Blowing Rock, and performers this region's and at Blue Moon Guitars in diverse musical styles. Also West Jefferson. performing will be gospel pia­ The purpose of Mountainnist, singer, radio personality, home Music is the honor the and local historian of Boone's musicians, dancers, and sto­ black community, Morris Hat- rytellers of the Appalachian region. ten. John Kirby is a guitarist Mountainhome Music is af­ and master of the tenor (Dix­ filiated with the ASU Center ieland) banjo. for Appalachian Studies and Charles Welsh also plays the Blue Ridge Music Trails guitar is known locally for his project, an outreach program unique blues style playing and of the North Carolina Arts Wayne Henderson to play River House Renowned guitarist Wayne Henderson will be the fea­ tured performer for Sunday Evenings at River House Sa­ lon Series this weekend. Wayne Henderson's topnotch finger-picking is a source of great pleasure and pride to his friends, fam­ ily, and neighbors in Grayson County, Va.; his guitar play­ ing has also been enjoyed at Carnegie Hall, in three na­ tional tours of "Masters of the Steel-String Guitar", and in seven nations in Asia. In ad­ dition to his reputation as a guitarist, Henderson is a luthier of great renown. He is a recipient of a 1995 National Heritage Award presented by the National Endowment for the Arts. He produces about 20 instruments a year, mostly guitars; he is almost as wellknown for the mandolins he has made. Grammy-winning performer Doc Watson is a friend of Henderson's and Council. For more information call Ashe County Little Theatre presents 828-264-8118 or go to www. mountainhomemusic.com. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE We Can Protect the Most Important Business in the World: Your Business! 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Hope is a 1997 graduate of Ashe Central High School and a 1998 graduated of Kings College in Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. John Banks of West Jefferson, NC are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Dawn Banks, to Andrew Kenneth Margerison, the son of Rick and Leah Margerison of Dallas, Texas. The wedding will be held at the West Jefferson First Michael's welcomes Easley Richard Easley Baptist Church on July 23, 2005. Amber Foust and Jay Hollobaugh announce the birth of a son, Levi Garrett Hollobaugh, born May 20, 2005, at 3:07 p.m. He was born at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Levi weighed 7 lbs. and 14 ozs. and was 19 Vi inches long. Maternal grand­ parents are Sharon Kelley of Baldwin and Ricky Foust of Monroe, NC. Great-grandparents are Mary Lou Yow of Shallotte, NC, the late George Kelley of Crumpler and Charles and Lee Foust of Ohio. Michelle and Justin Gibbs of Lansing announce the birth of a son, William Dean Gibbs, born on June 11, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Phyllis Furches of West Jefferson and Greg and Tracey Gibbs of West Jefferson. Christina and Mason Harris Sr. of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Noah Alexander Harris, born June 14, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs., 13.3 ozs. and was 20.6 inches long. Grandparents are Laura Harless, Jack Harless, Nancy Miller and Lloyd Miller and brothers are Mason Harris Jr. and Dillon Harris. Caroline and Kenny Johnson of Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Ethan Taylor Johnson. He was born June 14, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Elizabeth May and Dwayne Presley, Paul and Joyce Johnson and sisters, Angel and Portia Johnson. Jessica Houck of West Jefferson announces the birth of a son, Dustin Colby Houck. born at Ashe Memorial Hospital on June 17, 2005. He weighed 6 lbs., 11 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Tammy Richardson, Larry and Mary Houck, and great-grandmother, Kathy Stiddam. Brittany and Blayne Joyal of Lansing announce the birth of a daughter, McKenize Elizabeth Joyal, born June 16, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz. and was 18.75 inches long. Grandparents are Gaye Cox and Kenny Cox & Ron and Yvonne Joyal. "i Fleetwood Homes of Wilkesboro "rC"' Thank You Tony Jordan. Michael's 102 North announces Richard Easley will be performing classical guitar every Saturday night from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the local restaurant. Richard Easley has been playing classical guitar since he was a teenager growing up in the Midwest. He has lived in the High Country for about ten years. His music spans several centuries and several styles. 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All Remaining Items Op PAGE3A Baby News for June 24 Perry and Johnson plan August wedding She is currently employed at Identities Advertising in Boone. Bobby is a 1996 graduate of Northwest Ashe High School. He is currently employed at Suburban Propane, also in Boone. An August 13 wedding is being planned to be held at the New River in Laurel Springs. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 v g SO Security Deposit. SO due at signing. *48 mo. Subaru finance lease with approved credit, Lease payment based on SO down, tax and tag fees not included; 12.000 miles per year with a lease end residual of $8,926.30. Automatics slightly higher. �u inion IC "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 178 Editorial Two shelters PAGE 4A FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 Loving what Jesus taught To the Editor: Now that our local and state elections are moving closer, I There are two shelters in for help. The commissioners, am thinking about what I want led by Gerald Price, split on Ashe County. my government to be. One is well-funded and the vote but awarded $25,000 Some people, who have used staffed, with relatively recent to A.S.H.E. This year, it was religion to make themselves very rich, think if they can mix improvements. The other is hoped the board would con­ government and religion they struggling to keep its doors tinue that amount. In other would have the ultimate power open, in spite of desperate, words, the commissioners they need to rule the masses. would—at least as far as dol­ and increasing, need. The prospering one serves lars demonstrate— consider They prey on unsuspecting church people by using the stray dogs and cats. The that stray dogs and cats are name "Jesus" to gain further only seven times as impor­ struggling one serves abused support for their agenda. women and children. There tant as abused women and They say morals, morals, is something deeply, deeply their children. morals, (their style) are most A.S.H.E. exists because no wrong about this. important. They tell us, the Re­ The county operates a one in the county—govern­ publicans, alone, have morals. ment or private—came for­ shelter for stray and unwant­ The rest of us have no morals. I ed animals. In addition, ward to help the hundreds am one of the rest of us. the Department of Animal of women here facing daily I love what Jesus taught: Control deals with rabid ani­ physical, sexual and emotion­ love God, love neighbor and mals and other "critter-relat­ al abuse. Preventing abuse love self. For me, this is the ul­ was not considered enough ed" problems. timate moral. A Safe Home for Everyone of a priority for county gov­ I have no desire to steal my (A.S.H.E.) operates the shel­ ernments past to inter­ riches by using "little people". I ter for abused women and vene. Abuse had not drawn don't want to use up their lives and time by working them, their children. They are a pri­ the attention of most of our let's say, 39 hours per week as vate, non-profit agency that, churches. And yet the abuse, I don't have to provide insur­ like other similar groups, is appalling, horrible, abuse was ance and other benefits. I pay being hit hard by the Bush rampant here. Finally, a small Administration's budget cuts, group of people got together to only a pittance to the people who must work two or more as well as private foundation do something about it. They jobs just to barely exist. I could funding cycles. There is a real have done much. never use people in this way. Our county and its lead­ question whether or not the Does that make me immor­ shelter will be able to main­ ers need to take a hard look al? at where our money is going, tain its present services. I have no desire to charge Now in the most recent and what it says about us. A disabled and older people un­ county budget process, the county that can afford to sup­ believable prices for medicine. commissioners approved port a day care center, a park I do not like robbing these un­ $179,481 for the Department and an animal shelter surely fortunate people of their sav­ of Animal Control. This is a can provide sufficient money ings and livelihood while I be­ reasonable expenditure for to insure that when our most come rich, richer and richest at the department's many ser­ helpless and desperate citi­ their expense. No, I could not vices. The commissioners also zens cry out for help, that do that. approved the sum of $8,000 their pleas will be answered Does that make me immor­ for A.S.H.E. If we were to with something other than a al? base our conclusions solely on closed door. I have too much love and re­ The commissioners need to spect for my husband to insult these numbers,we would have him by cheating him in any to conclude that stray dogs insure a shelter is ready to and cats are 22 times more help those suffering abuse, way. I expect him to respect me important to Ashe County's and assist A.S.H.E. in every the same way. I do not need a religious government to force leaders than abused women way possible. Without their me to honor my marriage. aid, abused women and their and their children. Does that make me immor­ \v.vUs Va»t year, already feel­ children may Vive irv fear and al? ing the pinch. A.S.H.E. came pain—things you would not Throughout history, five before the cojpmission looking wish on a stray dog. percent of any civilization is homosexual, not by choice but by birth. I cannot disrespect [ The"Blue" states are 9ymfe!izad / /•' • royVrv I w a circle cf pariperWHollyvtol '// *9*^ or abuse these dear people. I c£ars cloistered in cxie&juik mile ry / . V respect their right to be and & of upper Manhattan... \ i„,\ appreciate their contribution to society. The arts, sports, and leadership are only a few of their contributions that make life better for all of us. I thank them. Does that make me immor­ al? A fourteen-year-old girl be­ comes curious about adult be­ havior or her boyfriend, who is also curious, persuades her to give up her virginity. In a quick act of passion, she becomes pregnant. Neither of the chil­ dren's parents can afford such a responsibility. The children, certainly, cannot afford nor are they capable of such a respon­ sibility. From my perspective, circumstances alter cases. The government has no right to de­ cide. This is none of the govern­ ment's business. Does that make me immor­ Member: al? (USPS 441-810) N.C. Press Association I cannot answer "yes" to any Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. of these questions. I certainly don't want some ultra right Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. wing person telling me I am Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. immoral if I don't vote for his Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com or her views, or I am not Chris­ Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ tian if I don't vote his or her ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new way. I resent that. My respon­ and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. sibility is to vote for a govern­ ment of all the people, not just Editor - Jim Thompson a chosen few. Glenna Johnson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton P.S.—Mr. Bill Reed might be Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop wise to read the Sermon on the Mount. Assistant Editor Linda Burchette Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog To the Editor: Regarding Ed Kline's Letter Data Input Elaine Howell to the Editor, "What did Jesus Classified Manager Sandra Moretz do?" (Friday, June 17): Kline's Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws rant is simply a hodgepodge of personal gripes that seems to Advertising Sales Peggy Benson have more to do with his own Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine frustrations with people of Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott faith, rather than what Jesus would do, or say. Also, Kline says, "Please Mailroom Department bear in mind that even the ear­ Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, liest books of the Bible were Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh written about 200 years af­ ter the death of Jesus." While Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. there is certainly debate over the dating of the books in the Postmaster, send address changes to: Bible, scholars generally agree Jefferson Post that the Old Testament books P.O. Box 808 were written in the 1,400 B.C. to 400 B.C. range, while the West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 New Testament, books were written between about A.D. 45 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and A. D. 100. and may not be reproduced without permission. If Kline is going to attempt to chastise "several people in Post Get the facts WAITING FOfc SC?A?$ Letters to the Editor Ashe County" about their re­ ligious, social and political beliefs, he should get his own thoughts and facts together first. Brodrick Shepherd West Jefferson Agreement To the Editor: Mr. Reed has finally made a point on which we both agree. Asked who Jesus would ex­ ecute, he said, "Anyone he felt like," and goes on to relate the story of God drowning all the people he created. He says, "And you know the rest. In­ cluded in the rest was the total destruction, murder, and an­ nihilation, i.e. execution, of all the inhabitants of the world, in hopes of giving humanity a fresh start." I agree. If you accept the Bible as God's "inspired" word (which 1 do not), one can eas­ ily believe that God has no problem with abortion (in fact, in the Old Testament, God recommends not only killing men, women, & children that he doesn't care for—he recom­ mends taking babies and dash­ ing them against rocks). He would have no problem with nuclear war and completely wiping out any nation that has land (or oil) that we might want. His chosen people (the Israelites) frequently engaged in wholesale murder and rob­ bery of lands belonging to oth­ er tribes, at the urging of God. (Holy Jihad and all that). And if one accepts the Bible as God's "truth" one should also be able to accept that the terrorists who are doing these very "Bib­ lical" things as we now speak are most likely the people who have God's stamp of approval today. Americans are, after all, "Infidels" according to the Is­ lamic religion (which was also "inspired" by God—or at least they say it is, which is exactly our own argument that we are the bearers of God's "truth.") We've had a lot of discussion lately about the Bible. I had a Christian recently tell me, "The Bible is God's revelation to the world." I asked her how she came to this knowledge. She said, "Because 1 believe it in my heart." Thomas Paine once said, "A revelation is only a revelation to the person who receives it. To everyone else it is hearsay, and nobody is obligated to believe hearsay." In other words, if somebody walked up to a Christian today and said, "God just appeared to me and told me that the Hindu religion is actually the true re­ ligion, and everything we be­ lieve about the Bible is false," I have no doubt that "revela­ tion" would be rejected by that Christian. Why? Because it's not a revelation to him. It's a revelation that was "told" to him, and it's his own choice whether he chooses to accept it or not. The same holds true for the Bible. The Bible was "told" to us by a handful of people 2000 years or more ago. It was told to us that God did this and God did that and God said this. We have no proof that those people were telling the truth. Does anybody believe God is going to punish a person for not believing Biblical "truth," any more than he would pun­ ish someone for not believing the person who walked up on the street proclaiming the Hin­ du religion as truth? Most peo­ ple "believe it in their hearts" because they've been taught from birth that it's true. Very four canines were spayed or few people stop to consider why neutered and people took ad­ vantage of not only the low they actually believe it's true. Since we cannot know cost but also the subsidized whether it is true or not, I program providing for assis­ weigh what I believe (about the tance to citizens who would goodness of God) against what otherwise not be able to af­ the Bible actually proclaims ford the surgeries. Thanks to about God. Throughout the Tomme Ann Harless we were Old Testament, I see a bloody, also able to provide transpor­ vindictive God who engaged tation to the Sparta clinic. in murder, theft, favoritism, And thanks to Karen Marta­ and general sleaziness. In the bano for scheduling and also New Testament, God improves B.J. Pirn, owner of Happy a little, but we get introduced to the concept of "Hell." We are Tails Pet Shop, for securing told that God has a "plan." He the drop off and pickup space gave us "free choice" whether for us. B.J. is also the trea­ to accept that plan. But if we surer of the Humane Society don't accept that plan, we will board. Want to know what you be sizzling in God's eternal fry­ ing pan with no escape. Free can do to help? We need volunteers to park, choice is only "free" if a person is allowed to choose one thing pet sit and work the Humane or the other and no "conse­ Society booth during the quence" is attached to either Christmas in July. Festival. choice. When hell enters the Email me (gaylenelee@yahoo. picture, it's no longer a choice. com) if you have a few hours It becomes an "ultimatum." on Friday, July 1st and Satur­ The Bible contains some day, July 2nd that you could good moral ideas that are pres­ help us. We need at least 10ent in most world religions. 15 people each day. But a "revelation" from God? Also we need raffle prizes. I don't think so. I believe, in a Anything you can get or do­ better God. Susan Phillips nate, such as art, gift certifi­ Vilas cates, pet toys in a basket, dog beds or houses (new) would be greatly appreciated. All raffle donations can be dropped off at the Happy Tails Pet Shop in West Jefferson. Peggy Sturgill has offered to help coordinate this event for us and she be reached at 2465507 if you have items you would like to donate. To the Editor: Want to help with fundrais­ May was a busy month ing? Call President Sharon for the Humane Society. The Sweeney (982-9287) or Vice board of directors elected a President Jean McChesney new board president. Sharon (877-1130) to sign up for the Sweeney was unanimously committee and find out when elected by the permanent the next meeting is. board to lead the organiza­ Also, we are on the look­ tion for rest of the year. The out for property for an Ashe previous president, John County Humane Society Lisk, is still a great supporter Adoption Center. Please put of the Society but due to work the word out and call Sha­ and many other responsibili­ ron if you have any ideas ties felt that he is unable to or someone that you think give the time needed for the might donate land for such a position. We thank John and good cause. his wife Ann for their work Thanks to all for your sup­ and dedication to the ani­ port and we are always, mals. Sharon Sweeney has Mutts Obliged, served the organization in Gaylene Lee many ways in the last year. Ashe County She is the chairman of the Humane Society Adoption/Spay Neuter com­ mittee and also serves on the fundraising committee and Express your Adoption Center committee. We are lucky to have some­ views one with Sharon's experience and passion for animals as The editorial page of the our president. Jefferson Post is available, The first week of May was free of charge, for readers "Be Kind to Animals Week" and Humane Society volun­ to express their views. All teers helped to landscape our it takes is a letter to the Animal Control Shelter in editor. The subject of the order to make it more com­ letters should be a matter fortable for the people and the animals. Thanks to Tom of community interest and Martabano three new shade should be limited to 700 trees were added for the com­ words. fort of the dogs and thanks to Letters must be signed volunteers, Sharon Sweeney, Leslie Worth, Mary Sizemore with an address and phone and Karen Martabano for number for verification pur­ spending time planting flow­ poses. Only the writer's ers and other plants to help name and community will beautify the shelter. The next Saturday, Hu­ be published. Letters must mane Society volunteers not be libelous and no were out helping at the Walpoetry will be accepted for Mart pet adoption. Thanks to publication. Joe Fan, Karen and Sharon Please address: To the for helping to get more won­ derful pets good homes. Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. On the 25th we had our Box 808, West Jefferson, second low cost spay/neuter NC 28694 or email to day thanks to Dr. Nash Wil­ jthompson @ jeffersonpost. liams and his great group com. up at Twin Oaks Animal Hospital. Eight felines and Busy time for Humane Society �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 FROM THE FRONT Asphalt Fireworks continued from front page continued from front page share three concerns with the commissioners. These were: •That the plant would be accessed only through Glen Bare Road, which is a resi­ dential road. •The plant would be vis­ ible in the viewshed of Mount Jefferson State Park. It would be clearly seen from the sec­ ond overlook, as a person goes up the mountain. •The closeness of the site to the Town of Jefferson. In an interview, Edwardson explained a number of things would have to happen before his office could issue a permit for B & C to build an asphalt plant. First, the com­ pany would have to obtain state and federal air permits, approving the site for con­ struction. Then, at present, the mobile home would have to be removed or relocated outside the 1,000 foot buf­ fer and a new survey drawn showing that no residences or commercial buildings were lo­ cated that close. Once these things hap­ pened, Edwardson said, and upon submission of proper paperwork and a $500 appli­ cation fee, the county would issue a permit for the facility. There are other require­ ments in the county's Pollut­ ing Industry Ordinance: •The plant site would have to have a security fence in­ stalled. •The facility could not vio­ late the county's Noise Ordi­ nance. •Permanent roads used in excess of six months would have to be surfaced with a dust-free material. •Material piles on site could not be higher than 35 feet. The ordinance also prohib­ its the construction of a pol­ luting industry within 1,320 feet of a school, daycare, hos­ pital or nursing home. No such facilities are near this site. According to the draft minutes of the June 16 plan­ ning commission meeting, "Maymead is looking at a site in the county to place an asphalt plant. They have lo­ cated property that meets all ordinance requirements and are currently in the process of applying for state and federal permits. There are rumors of another business looking for a site although the Planning Department has not been contacted concerning this." At present, the Town of Jefferson has no comment on the planned plant. If the town were to decide to extend extraterritorial jurisdiction, as provided by state law, the plant site could be included. This would allow the town to apply its own regulations to this or other industries. So far, Jefferson's aldermen have not shown interest in taking this step. Some nearby residents have privately expressed concern about the facility. At present, however, no public opposition—or support—has emerged. prices and increasing devel­ opment are putting land and homeownership out of the reach of many, and Ned Fowl­ er and his partners wanted to do something about it. It began with Oak Grove Village and continues with The Oaks. Of the 18 planned homes in The Oaks, 12 will be built by NHE's local general con­ tractors and up to six of them will be built by Wesley Com­ munity Development Corpo­ ration of Statesville, an out­ reach ministry of the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. Roy Helm with Wesley Community De­ velopment Corporation said at Wednesday's celebration that he and the organiza­ tion are thrilled to be part­ nered with NRHA and NHE in Ashe County, one of the seven counties in which they are currently building. Wesley's brochure states: "Some people believe that 'affordable housing' means cheap, poorly constructed small houses. In reality, 'af­ fordable housing' is layered financing through grants, low cost loans, and subsidies so that a quality home can be built. We work with our hom­ eowners so that they will have a very low monthly house payment. We build quality, energy-efficient homes that the homeowner can afford to live in after the purchase." Wesley builds with many experienced volunteers who build homes across the coun­ try and overseas. This helps greatly reduce the cost of la­ bor and therefore the cost of construction. The project at The Oaks is greatly admired by the partnering agencies and rep­ resentatives of the Town of Jefferson. Mayor Dana Tugman said the subdivision "is a very appropriate addition to the town," and he thanked all those who are playing a part in its development. USDA Rural Development State Director John Cooper noted that President Bush declared June as National Homeownership Month, and has provided $680 million toward that goal in North Carolina, believing that ho­ meownership is the bedrock of the American economy. "Our job is to improve the quality of life of people who live in our district," said Coo­ per. "We are doing anything and everything we can." He praises the success of federal, state, local and private sector interests coming together to make this happen in Jeffer­ son. "Homeownership is the key to fulfilling the American dream," said Cooper. "When people own their own homes, they build equity, provide for the future of their children, and become more involved in the community. We are pleased to be a part of this successful partnership and to be able to improve the qual­ ity of life for rural Americans by providing safe, affordable housing." During the Bush Admin­ istration, USDA Rural De­ velopment has invested more than $680 million in North Carolina in the form of loans and grants that have provid­ ed more than 8,500 families with housing. The Oaks expects to have two and three bedroom stick-built model and modu­ lar style homes. Interested first-time homebuyers may qualify for advantaged low interest rate loans such as those subsidized through USDA Rural Development. NRHA works with lenders in both costs and financing to make these new homes af­ fordable to those who need them. NRHA targets these affordable homes for fami­ lies at 50 and 60 percent of Area Median Income, which is about $16,500 to $36,300 household income depending on household size. For more information about this homeownership program, call NRHA in Jef­ ferson at 846-8877 or in Boone at 1-828-264-6683. I THE OBSERVATION DECK Summer afternoon — summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. HENRY JAMES © 2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved the new courthouse parking lot to Ashe County Park. The shuttle will start run­ ning at 6 p.m. and will run until all shuttle guests are carried back to their vehicles. The shuttle is provided free of charge, with donations be­ ing accepted to go into next year's fireworks budget. Two sheriff's deputies, six vol­ unteer firefighters from Jef­ ferson VFD, and two State Highway Patrol officers will be on hand to direct traffic in and out of the park area in order to ensure smooth pas­ sage of the shuttle vehicles. Good times are the goal for the festival, but please take note of several particu­ lar rules that staff members wish to stress that help with the overall success of the fes­ tival: • No individual fireworkssparklers are not considered fireworks. • No dogs—dog's ears are very sensitive to the explo­ sions that large commercial grade fireworks make and can cause them to panic and run. • No children under the age of 12 without parental supervision. • No ATVs, four wheelers, or any other off road vehicle. • No horses. • No alcoholic beverages. • Parking only in designated areas which will be marked off with orange cones; park staff will be directing traffic in and out of the areas. For more information, or to volunteer for this event, please call 982-6185 and ask for Daniel Quin, extension 280. Theatre One Herbie - Fully Loaded aak ass BIBIBIG EIGIC t Theatre Two Batman Begins -i»i" •IG1G1G ilBISIG "1G1G1C Movie schedule for June 24-30 2005 193GJC The Oaks continued from front page The Oaks is an 18-lot de­ velopment of Northwestern Regional Housing Author­ ity and Northwest Housing Enterprises in partnership with Wesley Community Development Corporation, Housing and Urban Develop­ ment, NC Housing Finance Agency, Federal Home Loan Bank, and USDA Rural De­ velopment. Representatives of these agencies and many others gathered Wednesday at the office of Oak Grove Village to celebrate the near completion of the first two homes in The Oaks. "We're here to celebrate one of our nation's great goals, home ownership," said Ned Fowler, executive direc­ tor of NRHA. "Homeownership is one of the most impor­ tant goals for young families in our area and one that is increasingly out of reach. We are pleased to have the op­ portunity to offer affordable housing that is environmen­ tally responsible and healthy for the occupants." Fowler was referring to The Oaks as the second de­ velopment in the state to implement an innovative, new statewide green build­ ing program. The North Car­ olina HealthyBuilt Homes Program, launched in March 2004 and sponsored by the NC State Energy Office, in­ tegrates many aspects of sustainable building design that include environmental site control, passive solar de­ sign, water efficiency, indoor air quality, renewable energy, and resource materials. Northwestern Housing Enterprises received design consultation services and technical assistance from Ap­ palachian State University's Energy Center and Depart­ ment of Technology through a grant from the State En­ ergy Office as an initiative to implement affordable hous­ ing with green building fea­ tures. Homes in The Oaks offer many amenities such as cov­ ered garage parking, spec­ tacular views, spacious lots, and an accessible universal design with open floor plans. The passive solar panels will preheat water to be sent to a conventional water heater. Ceramic floor tiles over a concrete base are meant to store solar energy, with win­ dows angled to allow maxi­ mum sunlight. The energy efficient homes are EnergyStar Certified through Ad­ vanced Energy Corporation and have a guarantee on the maximum monthly en­ ergy bill. For example, the guaranteed maximum heat­ ing cost for Bledsoe's 1,288 square-foot two-story house1 is $43 per month, even dur­ ing the winter. NRHA and NHE members have worked for more than10 years to bring affordable homeownership opportunities to families in northwestern North Carolina. Rising land NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing at their July 7, 2005 regular meeting to receive comments on the proposed levying of a 3% occupancy tax within municipal limits. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. at Town Hall. The Town of West Jefferson is proposing to levy a room occupancy tax of up to 3% of the gross receipts derived from the rental of any room, lodging, or accommoda­ tion furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, campground, or similar place within the Town. This proposed tax would not apply to accommodations furnished by nonprofit, charitable, educational, or religious organizations when furnished in the furtherance of their nonprofit purpose. The public is welcome to attend to offer comments. I fOO ALL •20046 Customer Cash On ' New 2005 Corolla's FOR New 2005 Corolla CE ' Purchase As Low As After customer cash back. 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Sat 8am-6pm TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE DEALS ALL MONTH LONG! �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Franklin Graham requests prayer for father's final crusade (Editor's note: Franklin Graham, president of Sa­ maritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Asso­ ciation, issued this appeal a few days before today's sched­ uled start of his father, Billy Graham's Crusade in New York City. At 86 and in only fair health, the elder Graham has suggested this will be his final crusade.) Please pray for my fa­ ther, who will be preaching in New York on June 24-26. At 86 years of age, his desire is still to clearly and boldly communicate the Gospel. Preparing for the New York Crusade has been a monumental task. New York is the most ethnically diverse city in the world. More than 130 languages are spoken within walking distance of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Logistics for such a meeting have presented spe­ cial challenges. Plans are being made to transform Flushing Mead­ ows Corona Park into a giant stadium filled _ Thank you for lifting us Thank vou for lifting us up to God's throne. city and beyond "That God would continue to bless preparations Sincerely, Franklin Graham with 70,000 chairs and an overflow area for more than 50,000 people. Projection screens will be lo­ cated to allow those on the periphery to see and hear without obstruction . We are so grateful to the more than 1,000 churches who have been praying and working for months across this great city to prepare for the Cru­ sade. We covet your prayers. Evangelism will not work apart from persistent prayer that prepares hearts to hear and receive the Gospel. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will m o v e i n a m i g h t y way , f o r w e know that "He will convict the world of sin, and of righ­ teousness, and of judgment" (John 16:8, NKJV). Your prayers are vital to our min­ istry and to the millions who need to hear the Gospel. this great President Billy Graham Evangelis­ tic Association The Billy Graham E v a n ­ gelistic Association has is­ sued this prayer request: "Join us in praying for the Greater New York Crusade, June 24-26, 2005: "That the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ would be lifted up in every corner of for the spiri­ Crusade—including tual , technical, and financial considerations. "That Christians i n the Tri - State area and southern New England would unite to inform their communities about the Crusade. "That thousands would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior as a result of Billy Graham's messages, June 24-26." Vacation Bible School Photo courtesy of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Billy Graham's final crusade begins tonight in New York. Bald MTN. Baptist Church 1460 Bald Mtn. Road ommun Sunday Sc/iool(>lasses at 10:30 TIjc family of Doris Apdcrxop would like lo lljaijk everyone for thoughts & sympathy during our tin?e of sorrow. The pravcrx, visitors, ilowerx apd food were greatly appreciated. Special tljapkx lo Slurgills Baptist Church, Lopg Branch Church, Lipcare, Medical Persoppcl, Rev. Llovd Day & Rev. Larry Sljepljerd. "Worsfn'p beyins at 11:00 Sunc/i on t/ie Grounds June 26 Cookout 5:30 . VBS Classes 6:30 - 8:30 June 27 - June 30 -- VBS Classes 6:30 - 8:30 July 1 Commencement Service 7:00 Fellowship with Home Made Ice Cream The Apdersop family Heltop Methodist Church Classes For All Ages For Transportation Call 877 1550 i 246-1979 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Pastor George Norris \ \ 194 IjlQe, Jefferson. NC ^ Vi.\&WJ0i Us This Sunday / / SundaySchool 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. f Blue Ridge Worship Center Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Assembly of God Church Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Comer of Fuw-Rulund & McNeil Sis • Jcffetsa (8H Writ - lx-fi on M< Nril. One Muck) " Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 140U Bald Mm Kd.. Wt.\i Jefferson Suiulay Sliliooi 9:45 am. Sunday Morning Wurxhip Service - I l:00om Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00pm Wednesday livening 7:00pm Saturday Prayer Service • 9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev Alan Ambrose Church 877-1350 Parsonage 877-2042 Baldwin Community Church Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesda\ Sen ice 7:00 p. m Sunday School J0.00 a.m. Sunday service J 1:00a m, Sunday Evening Service 6:OOp.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00 p.m. Pastor: J.F. Dixon • 336-982-9497 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Locust Street. West Jefferson. NC Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday School - 10:00a.m. "And He led them as far as la Cornerstone Fellowship Bamett St. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Tim Canup, Minister "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a m. Praise and Worship Service Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd., biasing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00a.m. Church of Christ at West Jefferson 221 Rarnell St., I Off Buck Mtn. RoadI Evening Worship 6:00p.m. Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Wednesday Evening Worship • 7:00p.m. 846-3615 Church Office or Everyone Welcome 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Healing Springs Baptist Church Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 891 Friendship Baptist Church RdJefTerson. NC Rev. David Grinnell • 9H2-20X0 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Sen-ices • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00pan. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. Parish of the Holy Communion "Loves you and wants you (Episcopalian) St. Mary's Church Jfc—m West Jefferson Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 I Come join us for a joyful worship experience Rev. JJ\ Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 201 South St. (jail off East Maui). Jeff man, NC (336)246-9642 Rtvtrrml Jeff V'offrr - Pastor Family Tune fellowship-9: MM* ® 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller IIMW Smkim Evening Wm WUMS&y&HeSl Phone - 982-3076 Smethport Independant Baptist Church 600PM 7.00PM Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00p.m 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor 115 East Main St., Jefferson. N< (336) 246-9512 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service We would love to have you come worship with as. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 Seventh-Day Adventist Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan \-y • 336-667-6092 Lk Saturday Services: Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • 11:15 AM Tiickerdale Baptist Church Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Clayhank Road • (Hwy 194 A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 "Came as you are. you will he loved" SundaySchool 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 ——I S 1|J 203 S. Second Avenue 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main A Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (EnglishI 7:00 p.m. ISpanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times Jefferson Post | West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com Ashe County's Only Subscriber Newspaper Offirr Phnnr: 336-982-9410• Ho. Lonme Jom • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00-11:00AM Sunday Worship • 11:00AM Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Mental Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Evenings (2nd & 4thI • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services • Sunday • 6:00PM 9:00 AM -Worship Service Wednesday Nights • 7:0«-8:0OPM Van Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sunday School Wednesday Service 7:00p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School II:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Sen ice 6:30p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Sen-ice 6:00 p.m Monday • T.E.A M. 10:00a.m Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wrdiusthi \ • Trover Meeting Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Welcome Home Baptist Church 2678 S. Rig llorse Creek Road Ijsnsing, NC • 384-9281 Smethport United Methodist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m Sunday Night Services 6:30 p m. 9178013 Hwy. 16 • Crumpler, NC Sunday Morning Worship Senice-11:00A.M. North Beaver Baptist Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a m Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. I" & 3~" Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00pm Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00p.m Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh Sunday School - 10:00A.M. We invite you to Join us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. lo fellowship with us every Sunday!" Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Bethany...and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Sunday School 9:45a.m. ^Sunday School 10:00a.m. Evening Senice 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Minister *Creighton Jieatty Morning Worship I1:00 a.m. & 6:00pm Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 336-877-9075 Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Pastor Lewis Poag Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Bethany United Methodist Church Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • 877-5309 "Join us in worship to Christ" Beaver Creek Christian Church Everyone Welcome! Pastor Home: 336-3S4-31M • Cell: 336-977-IOOO Open for Lunch k Dinner .Vou; Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ I' RASERS All Praisr Br To God t or Our Succns' 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson * Contintnol Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Healed Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of die "We Cart Program" uting Safety- Kleen Environmental Service * Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite 246-4222 I Iwy. Id S (ilt'iul.ile Spring* • m*U-37M Mountain Aire Seafood & Steakhouse jm CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE 2k- - - 13560 Hwy 221-S Fleetwood JjL f- Weekly Specialties Hwy 16 k 163 Intersection 877-2025 VI Super Muffler "Speoalmng m Exhaust 8 Other Under Car Parts' • Brakes• Shocks • Struts • • Mon-Fri.8-5 921S Jtffaraon Aw West Jtdwson 336-248-2128 WlDXER (teTKWTIOX fyAwsv/<r/ DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP a^j 502 Jefferson Ave. ^ 53 336-246-8806 ™ ""y"" *0*CHEVHOLCT BILL IIAIlt ('OXXTltrmOX Commercial and Residential All Types Dozer Work P() Box 972 • W ejit Jtffcrson, NC Hauling &c Trackhoe Work 336-246-6482 Fax:246-6402 Or Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 See us for all your automotive needs Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 . & Pest Control Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County for over 20 Years H&W Oil Company ~~A~) 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 MS. Your Full Service Oil Company CITGO Call 848-8241 NC Inspections ATF Service LANDMARK GROCERIES tanorflepair. Tin Sales Kwik Lube. Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson. NC • 246-5945 Ronnie Hopkins - Michael Shepherd & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 Ashe County C2DJ Builders Supply 205-A Ijfng St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 Toll Free ~ 866-507-2685 "Complete tine of Building Supplies" Old Hwy 221 -S. Beam Creek • West Jefferson Boone, NC 336-246-3367 Compliments of VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY We Build Tour Home , V. The Way You Want It HOMES www.classichomes Intersection US 221 & NC 163 • 1620 NC 163-E Wcsi Jefferson. NC' 336-246-3600 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jeffcoon, NC 336-246-4155 200 Hospital Ave. i lS wl m ) Wers°">NC \y§jy J 336-246-7101 zvzvw.ashemcmorial.org Hwy 421-Boone. NC 828-264-9051 www.meckbrownlnc.com ^39 US Hwy 221 Bus IPCTWLF •O WEST Jefferson 336-246-9969 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 0 Cardinal Lanes Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates ^^^^787 Hwy 221. West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings jbol -O. Boone Kubota, Inc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC 828-263-8464 • www boonekubotn com HKI ITIIAVI N of Wilkesboro Pollard Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 <25 A OMsmoble 1016 Fletcher St. • Wilkesboro, NC 336-667-9261 Britthaven is an EOE UMPHREY MASONRY SUPPIY. INC. FI 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-962-9621 �PAGE 7 A FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, June 24 10 a.m.: Friday Forest Fun - What lives in the mountains forests these days? Have you ever wanted to know more about mysterious processes that can change sunlight into food? What energizes the animals and plants that inter­ act and live together in our mountains? Meet a ranger at the picnic shelter for a fun and fascinating look at the natural world that thrives at 4683 feet above sea level. All ages are welcome to this fun, hands-on, free activity. 7 - 1 0 p.m.: Southern Accent will be at Mountain Music Jam­ boree and Buffet located on Hwy. 16 in Glendale Springs. Buffet is served from 6:30 9:-00 p.m. "Sit and grin or join right in." Call 336-246-2900 for group reservations. Saturday, June 25 7 a.m.: Benefit Yard and Bake Sale at Mt. Pleasant Chapel Church on Old Hwy. 16, behind the church under the picnic shed. Proceeds go to building fund. Call 982-9409 for more information. 8 a.m. until ?: Yard Sale to support River Crest Mission Church will be held across from Buffalo Rd. on Elliott Road, first house on left. 8:15 a.m.: Early Bird Moun­ tain Walk, Saturday and Sun­ day at the top of Mt. Jefferson. Discover the natural, beauty and diverse variety of birds that migrate into the mountains during the summer months. No birding experience is neces­ sary and all ages are welcome. Bird books will be available. Wear sturdy shoes and meet the Ranger at the picnic area parking lot at the top of the mountain. This is a free one hour program. 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Skyland Books to welcomeThia Lfcona as she signs copies of her book, "Welcome To My Life: This is My Life As It Was and As It Is". Blue Ridge Art Clan will hold its monthly meeting at the Ashe Arts Council Building. The pro­ gram will be a pastel portrait demonstration by Ralph Her­ ring. 11 a.m. - until: Fleetwood Fire and Rescue will have a BBQ Chicken Dinner. Carryouts will be available. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: National Committee for the New Riv­ er and the Mark Stephen Willingham Gallery Open House will sponsor a showing of landscape paintings featur­ ing the New River and its tribu­ taries. This new art gallery is usually open to the public by appointment or invitation only, however, to benefit the Na­ tional Committee for the New River and its mission to protect and preserve the New River, this event is an open house to welcome all interested public. There will be a special raffle for a free Willingham print. The gallery is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Call NCNR for directions, 336-246-4871. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering at 4683 ft. above sea level or about mountain mapping and topo lines? Bring your questions and sturdy shoes for an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenuous in sections. Meet at the picnic shelter. ship at 11. Homecoming con­ tinues with lunch on the ground and afternoon singing. The church extends a welcome to all. Pastor is Jim Francis (3842560) and the church is locat­ ed at the intersection of East Big Springs and Stansberry Road in the Little Horse Creek community. 11 a.m.: Pleasant Valley Bap­ tist Church will hold a baptis­ mal service at the mouth of Lit­ tle Helton and North Fork New River following the 11 a.m. wor­ ship service. Rev. David Sexton will ge the guest speaker. The congregation welcomes all. 12:30 p.m.: Join the Park Rangers at the Wagoner Road Access for a trip on the wild and scenic New River. The trip will be approximately 2 hours from beginning to end. A local outfitter will pick us up for the return trip to the park. There is a shuttle fee of $2.50 per person due the day of the trip and is non-refundable. 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the New River VFD. 3 - 5 p.m.: Celebrate South­ ern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play at Mt. Jefferson Park picnic shelter. All musicians are wel­ come, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and the music. Free and open to the public. Wednesday, June 29 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ashe Memori­ al Hospital Auxiliary is spon­ soring a Uniform & Shoe Sale in the hospital lobby. Cash, check, or credit cards are ac­ cepted. Thursday, June 30 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Develpmental Disabilities, & Substance Abuse will hold its 7 regular meeting at the Avery Senior Center in Newland. Saturday, July 2 6 p.m.: 2005 Harley-Davidson Bike Raffle to be held in downtown West Jefferson at the North Stage of Christ­ mas in July. Grand prize is a 2005 1200 Custom XL1200C two-tone Sportster. Tickets are $100 each. This event is sponsored by the Ashe County Band Boosters. You need not be present to win. Purchase of ticket is tax deductible. Winner will be responsible for taxes and tag on the motorcycle. All proceeds go to the ACHS band students. To purchase tickets, contact Scott Turnmyre at ACHS 246-2400, Andrea Reeves at 246-2307 or Terry Jones at 846-1283. Sunday, July 3 7 p.m.: Laurel Springs Bap­ tist Church on Hwy 18 South will have a Gospel Singing fea­ turing "The Last Generation". Refreshments will be served following the singing. Pastor Dana Hines and congregation invite everyone to come. Monday, June 27 9 a.m. - noon: Free Basket­ ball Camp June 27 - 30 will be held for rising 6-12 grad­ ers at Boone United Meth­ odist Church Family Life Center/Gym. Sponsored by FaithBridge United Methodist Church, this camp is a cost free opportunity for youth to learn and practice th proper fundamentals of basketball in a Christian environment. More information is available or to register, call 828-264-5881. Tuesday, June 28 10 a.m.: Program Committee of the Ashe Baptist Associa­ tion will meet in the ABA con­ ference room. 12 noon:The next bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is re­ quired. be singing at Landmark Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie McCoy, pastor, and congregation invite everyone to attend. Monday, July 11 6 p.m.: Ashe County Gardent Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flow­ ers and shrubs in the garden. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more informa­ tion may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will have it's quarterly meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office Confer­ ence Room. Saturday, July 16 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Ashe Cen­ tral High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy fin­ ger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that The Eller Family Association will be meeting at the Haw­ thorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 20-23, 2005. For more in­ formation visit our web site at www.eller.org or call 336-7657353. Saturday, July 23 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Rais­ er Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock spon­ sored by A Safe Home for Ev­ eryone. All you can eat buf­ fet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all pro­ ceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-852-2462. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: West Jeffer­ son Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the oppor­ tunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raf­ fle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball In­ teriors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various com­ munity and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jambo­ ree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Rescontinued on page 8A A RfGAl INTfRTAlNMENt GROUP COMPANY REGAL 7 in concert. Pastor Steve LeaShomb and congregation wel­ comes you. BEWITCHED(PO-13)OKI* 828-262-3800 800-FANDANGO 254a 210 New Market St Center Adv Tlx on Sale WAR OF THE WORLDS (PG-13) * (1130200 430)720 950 HERBIE: FULLY LOADED (G) BO (1120 150 420) BATMAN BEGINS (PG-13) BO* (1200 330)640 MR. AND MRS. SMITH (PG-13) BO (1210 350)650 710 945 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of ABA will meet for it's regu­ lar quarterly meeting with the New River Baptist Church. All committee members and pas­ tors as well as visitors are in­ vited to attend. Sunday, July 10 Wednesday, July 20 Friday, July 29 REGAL CINEMAS a.m.: Midway Baptist Church will have Tim LeBeau Thursday, July 7 same afternoon from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavail­ able so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. DRFTDIGITAL SOUND BARGAIN SHOWS IN ( ) * Pats I Discount Ticket Restrictions APPLY 11 1000 1010 STAR WARS: EPISODE III (PG-13)BO (1150 320) 630 940 MADAGASCAR (PG) BO (1140 210 440) 700 930 THE LONGEST YARD (PG-13) BO (1220 400)705 1015 Times For 6/24 - 6/26 ©2005 wwwREGmovles.com NEW EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM 7:30PM / FRIDAY 7:30AM-3:30PM / SATURDAYS S.00AM-N00N Yes, We^Can See You 4D Today! 7 p.m.: Ashe County Demo­ cratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smokey Mountain Barbecue. The visiting speaker will be Hayes McNeill from Forsyth County. 6:30 p.m. Claude Watson will ashe . associates MEDICAL [ Same-Day Appointments! C A R I N Q H A N D S ' C A R I N G Family Medicine » Urgent Care * Laser Skin Care * Sports Medicine 151 Medical Park Drive Jefferson, NC 336-246-7161 www.AsheMedical.com This Hot CD Rate Will Sizzle For The Next 9 Months! 7 p.m.: George Hamilton IV, J.D. Higgins and Country Express will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet on Hwy. 16 in Glendale Springs. Buffet begins at 6:30 and music at 7. 9 Month CD 3.55 % Sunday, June 26 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 20th Annual Roark Family Reunion will be held at the Riverview Com­ munity Center at Creston. The day will be spent exchanging family history and visiting long, lost relatives. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring a covered dish or two full of that good ole home cooking. All soft drinks and utensils will be furnished. There will be a short auction to raise money to clear a road and restore the old Charles Roark cemetery. If you have any small but valu­ able items, please fetch them along and they will be appreciated. , 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School classes begin at Gillespie Community Church with wor­ H E A R T S 'apy* Limited Time Only! Get a big return over a short term with this limited time CD offer! Stop by the Yadkin Valley Bank office that's closest to you today so that you don't get left out in the cold this summer. •Annual percentage yield accurate as of 6/19/05. Minimum deposit of $500.00 required. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. Accounts insured up to $100,000.00 per depositor. Limited time offer. Not available for IRAs. Member FD1C Elkin 336-526-6301 336-699-2930 Jonesville East Bend 336-246-4555 North Elkin 336-835-6197 ^6-526-6372 YADKIN VALLEY BANK North Wilkesboro West h-fferson Wilkesboro Yadkinville 336-838-3300 336-246-9800 & 336-246-4644 336-838-0123 336-677-2000 Pdh/cr 6-f Cc*y*\uni-(j www.yadkinvalleybank.com �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS continued from page 7A taurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your res­ ervation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. VBS events Calvary Free Will Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Join them for VBS from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check into Messiah Me­ morial where The Great Phy­ sician is Mending Hearts and Saving Souls. Classes for all ages. Welcome Home Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Classes for all ages, beginning 6 p.m. for youth and 7 p.m. for adults. Fun, games, Bible study, worship and transporta­ tion available. Round Knob Baptist Church June 27 - July 1 Kickoff/cookout on Sunday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Their theme is Lifeway's Ramblin' Road Trip with class­ es from 7 - 9 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Keith Elledge and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10-15 Come join us for fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Character with Jesus". Starts nightly at 6:30. Morning wor­ ship service and covered dish lunch will be at the Ashe Baptist Campground for VBS Kickoff on July 10 beginning at 10:30. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. Ongoing Events Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Rtoervtew Learning Center is offering computer ciasses and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Rivervlew Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yes­ terday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing - with people believ­ ing - the miraculous accom­ panied his ministry - even to life being restored to the dead. Also, his ministry is forerun­ ning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mys­ teries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Vio­ lence meet in a confidential set­ ting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for wom­ en and their children at one of these groups each month. Re­ freshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt.Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944 for more informa­ tion. Appalachian Newswatch meets every Friday and Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Topics covered include news and cur­ rent events, activist group cov­ ering 9-11, UN, constitutional issues, chemtrails, environmentalism, New World Order, terrorism, RFID and more. For more info contact Dave at (336) 877-2390 or write to: P.O. Box 76, Glendale Springs, NC 28629 Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The June each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West meeting will be on June 13 at one of the members' homes Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for and will include a tour of their more information. AL-ANON (for family and gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the friends of addicted persons): gardens. A covered dish dinner Meets on Mondays at the will be served. Members are First Baptist Church in West asked to bring a favorite dish. Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For Anyone who would like more details, call 846-7898. information may call Lynda Mc- AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group Daniel at 877-3299. OI'Tlme and Bluegrass music meets at the Jefferson United is presented each Friday eve­ Methodist Church at 115 E. ning at the Nella Community Main St. The entrance is in the Center, above Lansing. rear. The group meets at 7:30 Yadkin Valley Unitarian p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Universallst Fellowship For more information or to meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of speak to an AA member, call each month. Coffee and fellow­ 982-2641. For meeting infor­ ship at 10 a.m., service begins mation in surrounding coun­ at 10:30. Located on 1102 ties, call (828) 262-1212. Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Ashe County's New Soup Call Teresa at 696-2341 eve­ Kitchen is at Family Central. nings/weekends for details and Carry outs available or have a directions. All are welcome to seat with friends and neighbors this new & growing community for fellowship and a community of kindred spirits. meal! Come to Family Central's Free Internet and e-mail Accidental Baker Saturdays classes are ottered every from 1V.30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Friday and Saturday night from 5 p.m. -10:30 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in grades 9-12 who attend Ashe County High School, attend a home school or recognized education pro­ gram. Contact 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www. asheonline.com/ education/ youthcouncil.htm. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearhead­ ed by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellow­ ship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night and you are encouraged to take the opportunity to take your youth on the Sunday night of your choice. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 John de Lara Spainhour Congratulations to John de Lara Spainhour, a 2005 grad­ uate of Ashe County High School. He is the youngest son of Joy Spainhour of Jefferson, the grandson of Cristy de Lara and the brother of Lance Cpl. Joseph Spainhour and Lance Cpl. James Spainhour (USMC). John left on June 5 for boot camp to become a US Ma­ rine. NWA Class of '70 Reunion The Northwest Ashe High School Class of 1970 will hold their 35th reunion at Fraser's Restaurant in West Jeffer­ son on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 6 p.m. The menu will consist of an entree of either beef medallions, Maryland salmon or garlic chicken with all the trimmings. The allinclusive cost will be $33.75 per person. Please send your e«jow ft/vetv Bsstfriendl for details. Get 18 Premium Movie Channels! Heeler. Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Revitalization payment for each person at­ tending along with your en­ tree selection no later than July 15 to Richard Roten at the following address: 643 Green Meadow Drive, Todd, NC 28684. NWA Class of'70, please make your plans to at­ tend now! If you have ques­ tions, please call Richard at 877-5298 or contact by email at richandtina@skybest.com. Jefferson Committee HB0 #WT1ME i FREE meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone inter­ ested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road,Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. I iwfte FOR 3 MONTHS! gjpsM M &P@gs(& I&nroftolflhrsfo ILflfo Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more informa­ tion, call 864-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an inter­ national living history organi­ zation, dedicated to educa­ tion of, and the researching and re-creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an inter­ est in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organiza­ tion. MONTH dVx/trrrviVrCP ToltwrrvfJLs • 100% Digital Quality • No Equipment to Buy • Connect Four Rooms :• Free DVR Upgrade Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The pro­ gram is offered in four ses­ sions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more infor­ mation call 846-0781. MAGIC VIDEO Warrensville MUSIC & MORE 336-384-3633 Mil I *•!««.• Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Carmichael and registration fee is $56. 424 Fast Main Street Jefferson • 246-5G05 NliWNIMMIoMqMMMHMIiUMMli MMMMMIM. Mfthl AW MM WHW...WWI.W1WI • —1 pmmfcH— garnigrugn «r ttaieMw *»*•«»MaiiwiMaaiHw KWHiMnix«««i MUMecimn •*>R*iw<MMe*ifepawU*M w.M MM** Mapu A T* MAA«MI MMN 'ATOM ''torn* m*«<• r mSna mmm a a * m k» « K MM* *N AWNIWRTANA urn tm MlIMnk WWW m* i» m mgimi ml mm (•wK»an»n Aahe Animal Control 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumplcr, NC 982-4060 �TfllS Soccer Draft and Tryouts All 7 year olds, 10 year olds and all 5 year olds, and any player who is playing soccer for the first time must attend the tryouts, which will be held at each elementary school. Tryout schedule: Tuesday, June 28: Blue Ridge Teams Thursday, June 30: Mountain View and Westwood Teams 5:30 p.m.: 5/6 year olds who did not play last year 6:30 p.m.: All 7 year olds and beginning 8/9 year olds 7:30 p.m.: All 10 year olds and any beginning 5/8 graders. CHAMPS! \V66k | |OC31 - SfjOlXS Photo by Teresa Laws The Mountain View Minor League Braves had a great season, and finished on the top of their league. They were coached by Dusty Elliott, Roger Blevins and Jeff Ashley. Players were (left-right, front row): Alex Laws, Michael Shaw, Daiton Bosiey, Brandon Badger, Dylan Blevins; (left-right, back row) Tracy Bare, Brandon Carpenter, Cullen Ashley, Avery Blevins, and A.J. Farmer. Not pictured: Zak May. Sports around the county Powerlifting ACHS wrestling coach and full time weight-trainer Bri­ an (Vader) Chatham recently put up some of his biggest numbers ever in the sport of power-lifting. At the World Bench and Power Lifting Association Nationals in Gatlinburg, Ten­ nessee, Chatham not only broke three of his personal records, but also shattered three WBPLA world records. With three attempts per lift, he easily passed the former squat record of 550 pounds on his first try—squatting 670. He then proceeded to add on another 50 pounds in his next attempt at 720, and succeed­ ed to finish out at 170 pounds over the previous world re­ cord holder. In the bench press, Cha­ tham snapped the old record of 450 pounds on his first at­ tempt with 465, then maxed out at 515—ending the prior record holder's reign with 64 pounds to spare. He tied the dead lift world record of 550, and concluded the two-day event as the new WBPLA's overall world record holder in the 2751b. Junior Class divi­ sion, totaling an astounding 1,785 pounds in three lifts (the former record was 1,490). Chatham received a large me­ dieval battle axe trophy along with his invitation to the WB­ PLA World Championship in November. The 2000 ACHS graduate also won the Iron Boy PushPull competition (dead lift and bench) in Mocksville back in January, and competed in the South Carolina State Cham­ pionships last year. "Vader" has been in com­ petition for a year now, and works out daily at Appala­ chian Fitness in Boone, and sometimes with native Ashe County power-lifter Travis Mash at East Coast Barbel Club in Lewisville. Chatham said, "I eat 10,000 calories a day the week of a meet. I eat every two hours, and get a good balance of carbs and protein. Two days prior I overload with carbs—a whole loaf of whole wheat bread a day, plus bagels and pasta." His training routine is called the Louie Simmons Westside (with a Travis Mash twist). Chatham says that his goal for this fall is to raise his bench to 600, squat to 800 and dead lift to 600 for a 2,000 pound total. You can check out his official totals and world record standings at www.southernpowerlifting. com (look for Greg Chatham). Bowling Doug Calhoun of team Bledsoe Concrete goes for a strike. Bledsoe Concrete one of the teams currently in a three-way tie for first place (20-12 as of week #8) in the Tuesday Sum­ mer League. Baseball Greg Poe went 3/4 with 2 big homers in Dr. Pepper's 14-6 win over Mountain Advantage Landscaping to put them at the top of the standings at 3-1 after week 1. Basketball The Rising Stars Basketball Camp directed by Coach Mike Johnson was held at Ashe County Middle School June 7-10. The camp was held for all upcoming 7th and 8th graders and stressed fundamental skills of basketball. Camp assistants were Coach Harry Calloway and Coach Dustin Farmer as well as former ACMS players. Local sports on-line... only at www.jeffersonpost.com �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Diamond Stare Bowling results Softball OaiTlJ) ^r^6 CARDINAL LANES Diamond Stars Baseball & Softball Camp CARDINAL LANES ^ Monday, June 27—Thursday, June 30 8:30am-11:30am 1.B.J.'s Bombers 2.Bledsoe Concrete Who is eligible? Boys and girls that will be rising 4th graders through rising 9th graders. 3.M.L.Reed Electric 15—9 4.Mike's Mufflers 12—12 5.Cornerstone Fellowship 18—5 16—8 12—12 Location: Ashe County High School Camp Directors: ACHS Coaches Bill Key and Ronnie Pruitt. Coach Key has been the Huskies varsity softball coach for six years and has coached in the Ashe County School System for 17 years. Coach Pruitt has been the Huskies varsity baseball coach for two years and previously was a JV and assistant varsity coach at Matthews High School. 6.T & L Construction 10—14 7.Showcase Lighting 7—17 WEEKLY: 246 217 228 D.Calhoun M.Leserra G.Baugess Cost: $40.00 pre-registration, $50.00 on day of camp. (Checks made out to Bill Key High Game Scratch D.Calhoun M.Leserra G.Baugess 614 589 566 or Ronnie Pruitt and sent to PO Box 450 West Jefferson, NC 28694) What to bring: Participants are required to bring their own equipment (cleats, bat, glove, pants, sliding shorts, etc.) High Game HDCP Camp Goal: To teach the basic fundamentals of baseball and softball; game competition. Special Info: A limited accident/illness policy will be provided at the camp. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Bill Key (846-2906) or Coach Ronnie Pruitt (977-9714). Registration Fprm D.Calhoun 280 Tom Sr. 246 G.Baugess 245 High Series HDCP D.Calhoun B.J.Howell M.Leserra 716 644 637 ^ CARDINAL LANES ^fiTeTe.O week #7 (6.14.0& 1.Ashe Co. Ford 2.Cardinal Lanes 3.Ashe Co. Builders 4.Church's Const. 5.Swords-N-Scribe 6.Radio Hill Sales 7.Heritage 8.Corner Market 17—7 14—10 13—11 12—12 12—12 11—13 10—14 7—17 WEEKLY: High Game Scratch G.Baugess M.Leserra B.Lewis High Series Scratch M.Leserra B.Lewis G.Baugess High Game HDCP V.Corona B.J.Howell G.Baugess High Series HDCP V.Corona J.Ham J.Treva E.Leserra 1.B.J.'s Bombers 20—8 2.M.L.Reed Electric 19—9 3.Bledsoe Concrete 17—U 4.Cornerstone Fellowship 15-13 5.Mike's Mufflers 12—16 6.T & L Construction 12-16 7.Showcase Lighting 8—20 WEEKLY: 209 208 195 570 554 544 235 230 High Game Scratch J. Rash M.Leserra 207 200 A.Tucker 197 J.Rash G.Baugess S.Stevens 549 537 529 ' 222 J. Rash 237 234 643 631 S.Stevens 1-HDCP Tommy J. A.Tucker High Series HDCP Tommy J. J. Rash 6$5 609 595 248 631 M.Leserra G.Baugess 182 181 M.Treva 172 E.Leserra Player Name: Age: M.Leserra G.Baugess Grade in Fall 2005 School: 184 182 M.Treva 175 Wen M.Leserra G.Baugess B.J.Howell 192 184 182 High Team Average Parent's Name: High Team Average Mike's Mufflers 671 Address: B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete 646 592 Home Phone: 686 Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Heritage 665 663 Mike's Mufflers 667 B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete 649 593 STAN SMITH S TENNIS CLASS MOVE FORWARD Work Phone: ® T-Shirt Size(Adult) ON VOLLEY Particularly when returning a soft ball at the net. it is important to get your momentum moving forward al contact. So take a short swing and step into the shot, turning your shoulders and moving toward the net. Don't wait lor the ball Medical Information: (Allergies) Any conditions that physicians should be aware of croom^'wliwi S»WK«I« he #/ J ,i» ft.vf.hJ Release Fqrm I hereby authorize any medical treatment which may be advised by a doctor. I acknowledge and understand that in participating in this camp, the possibility exists that my child may sustain an injury. Player Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Make contact in front of you and keep your swing compact. If your wnst is ngid and your racket head is firm, the ball should zip back across the nel without your having to make much effort A flick of the wrist will send it long1 Sports camps SATURDAY June 25 Varsity Boys Basketball hosts: The Husky Summer Hoop Classic (This is an eight team boys varsity basketball tourna­ ment) ^ ***Third Annual Husky Summer Hoop Classic, June 25—A one-day, eight-team tournament with each team guaranteed three regulation games. The following teams have committed to play: Ashe, Watauga, East Surry, W-S Reagan, West Caldwell, Rockingham Co., and Alexan­ der. The eighth team will be added soon. Jefferson Post NASCAR Tom Hardin is the winner for this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. He correctly chose the race winner. Greg Biffle, and guessed closest to the winner's average speed of 150.596 mph with a guess of 147.6 mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! ... _ . inning.iiniiiriiriiiriMlimMUmiJ! #HONDA PRESENTS Next week June 27-30 Diamond Stars Baseball/Softball Camp @ ACHS Directed by: Ronnie Pruitt and Bill Key 8:30am—11:30am Rising 4th graders thru rising 9th graders $40 pre-registration / $50 on day of camp June 27-July 1 Husky Cheerleading Camp @ ACHS Directed by: Rachel Shep­ herd and Anita Ferguson AND YOU THOUGHT IT COULDN'T GET ANY HOTTER THIS SUMMER. P l a y B e t t e r G o l f w i t h JACK NICKLAUS PLUS LAKE NOTHING FOE*. GRRNTHO ON UJET GREENS. THE E?QI_L (JDILL OFTEN ROLL DIFFERENTLY . DEPENDING ON THE KINO OF MOISTURE S ESPECIALLY ON THE FINERfcLflPED NORTHERN f\ ft GRASSES. 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Does the bedroom ddcor make you yawn? Maybe the family room looks like it hasn t been changed since they were called "dens." If you have a room that needs a freshening - not a complete remodel - you're in luck. These days it can be fast, easy and fairly in­ expensive to add decorator touches, without hiring an army of professionals. First, think about how you use the room now, and how you'd like to use it. Do you want to move in a desk and computer to make a small office space in the master bedroom or family room? Maybe you'd like a more formal feel in the dining room to create an elegant backdrop for large family gatherings. Is the living room a small space that no one spends time in? With the right objects and treat­ ments, you can begin to re focus each room to work for the needs of your fam­ ily and your personal style. Many homes are plagued by boring-wall syndrome: Large expanses of plain, white walls with no color or textural interest. Using simple fauxfinishing tools and techniques, homeowners can create a look that adds punch with­ out draining their wallets. camouflaging any minor Replicate the historical look of plaster with a colorwash treatment. This popu­ lar technique creates a mottled, aged appearance. An all-in-one product like the WallMagic Colorwash Kit makes it easy. Simply select two complementary colors, apply a basecoat of the lighter color and use the Colorwash pad to apply the darker color in wide, arching strokes. For a high-fashion look use the WallMagic Dual Roller Started Kit for a subtle, blended effect. Your walls will take on a soft, warm glow while 2 imperfections in the wall's surface. While faux finish­ ing used to be a complicat­ ed and expensive process, WallMagic dramatically simplifies the steps, cuts application time and still provides the beautiful faux-finish effects seen in magazines. You can take the pain out of painting with tools that |Ji Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a The Quick Touch Power Roller and Power Roller Pro, from Wagner save time and provide smooth, even coverage, straight from the can to the wall. These electric roll-on tools draw paint right from the can into the roller. Us­ ers get a continuous flow of paint and eliminate to pouring, stooping and splashing of a roller tray. Boxy or multi-purpose rooms can benefit greatly from decorative screens. Carve out a home of­ With a few hours and a bit of imagination, rooms can go from drab to dra­ matic! For more information on WallMagic Kits and prod­ ucts, visit www.WagnerSprayTech.com. 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The screen will hide clutter and provide a sense o privacy. Or place a screen across one cor­ ner of a room to give an attention-getting backdrop to furnishings or to an­ chor conversation areas. A screen can be a great way to hide an unattractive view, showcase an interest­ ing fabric or even create unique displays for photos or artwork. 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Columns x 3 Inches =*L Small, dark rooms can be transformed with mirrors and glass. Try adding an oversized mirror ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS [RA^ HERE ON FRIDAYS! L do the hard work for you. Pkwy. Large hack deck to enjoy views. Located in private, gated subdivision. 116377. HWY. 421 N. -See this well kepi 4BR/3.5BA home w/2 car attached and 3 car detached garage w/hcat & cooling set up for most any type vehicle work. Numerous new additions/ upgrades have been completed in July, 2003. This home is located well to all amenities in Wilkes Co. Has beauti­ ful long range views & an extra bonus room over garage. $265,500. Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI 130495. N E A R V1RCINIA CREEPER TRAIL - This great, single-wide mobile home offers 3BR/2BA. all appliances, long-range views. 2000+ Christmas trees (some ready to harvest this year) and a garage. Located within one mile of the Virginia Creeper Trail in Grayson County. Virginia, this home would make the perfect getaway spot for the outdoor or biking enthusiast. $85,000. 1 V:~ 1 V.. •''' 11 r !• !• ii.ii Mt. Jefferson Mortgage MLLiJ: .lL:::l L-M $175,000 #132126* upper A lower decks to enjoy views. Very close to the South Fork of New River. Would make a wonderful vaca­ tion home or full-time residence. Easy access. $129,000 #131940* 3BR COTTAGE in quaint Warrcnsville GREAT 3BR VACATION COTTAGE and dose to the North Fork of the New on almost 7 acres and within minutes of River. 3+ acres. Appliances included. the BRP. Most furnishings and Bam. Horses permitted. $I19.(HK) appliances included. Also features a loft. #131972* $127,500 #132013* 4BR/3BA LOG CABIN with long range 3BR/1.5BA LOG HOME conveniently 126 Roby Poe Road 132079. GREAT LOO HOME! (336) 982-6020 • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced 118713. NICE OLD FARMHOUSE Features small stream, mountain views, within walking distance of Ashe County's most popular trout stream, garden spot & nice, quiet neighborhood. Home has nice rocking porch, large rooms & sleep loft. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! $250,000. - With 6 acres. Kitchen has new oak cabinets & fixtures, both baths have been remodeled, wood floors have been refinished. Would make beautiful mountain home or perfect for a Bed & Breakfast. Creek, spring, outbuilding. Home has fireplace and large rooms. significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? PC • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. • This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. • Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%. no PMI loan available to average households. • Closing costs arc the same as a loan without a government guarantee. • Reliable income and good credit arc required. If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. Commercial Space For Rent in West Jeffersnn OFFICE • RETAIL • SMALL BAY WAREHOUSE Two Units 1,750 SF ADA Approved Baths / Hot Water Separate Heat and Air Contact Walt Petersen, Regency Properties 330-240-2307 room, vaulted ceilings, gas FP. $379,000 listen to the creek. $285,000 #132093* GO FISHING! 1 acre in Helton Creek area w ith pasture, small stream, easy access & mountain views $17,900 #131987* placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment • & Boone. Sit on the front porch and LOOKING FOR LAND? WE HAVE TRACTS IN ALL SIZES! • There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even located between the Jeffersons large wraparound covered porch. Great #131941* $228,000. views of mountains over JLGC from 1 ACRE. Heavily wooded lot with a little stream down the side. Easy year-round 118347. BE CLOSE TO TOWN - but enjoy quiet country living in this 3BR/2BA A-framc cottage w/long range mtn views & a beautiful neighborhood. Home is completely remodeled! $169,000. Land Listings: 118763. COZY MOUNTAIN COTTAGE - in Bent River Estates. access and practically level. Close to shopping. $50,000 #132133* Private on 2 acres with view of the New River. Approx. 6 miles from Jefferson. 3BR/2BA. lots of decking and full basement. $192,000. .5 acre. $.30,000 #132158* 131332 GLENDALE SPRINGS - Beautiful one acre lot adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway. This lot is hounded on two sides by the Parkway and would be perfect for a cabin or home site. Utilities are at site. $29,500. 131367. PRIVATE LOCATION - High on a ridge, only five minutes to shopping Very private, very convenient, this 10 acre subdivision tract located on the Southern slopes of Mount Jefferson, also, adjoins Mount Jefferson State Park. Multiple build­ ing sites with paved access. $102,500. 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You can own a brand new spacious three bedroom custom-built home with 2 baths, covered porch, sundeck. custom-built cabinets, heat pump, vinyl siding, full basement and more!! No Down Payment Applicants Price includes: grading, septic tank, driveway, landscaping, permits, inspections and fees. Only $95,000. CHARLES HARRIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 667-8127 or 359-8582 �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Southern Native Americans ^ The first Native Americans to come to this continent crossed a frozen land bridge from Asia to North America. This was between 100,000B.C. and 10,000B.C. during the Ice Age. These tribes followed the animals they hunted for food to the southern section of the continent during the second Ice Age. B> the time the first Spanish explorers arrived in 1513, more Indians were living in the South than in any other part of the continent except Mexico. I hex had been attracted to the area because of the favorable living conditions and rich soil for farming. Some of the first Southerners we know about lb cd in the Palco-Indian period. This was about 12,000 years ago. They hunted large animals such as the mammoth. These were prehistoric elephant-like animals. 700A.D. was the Woodland Period. The southern Native Americans did not run into many buffalo in this part of the country so by this time they were hunting smaller game. The weapons had become smaller and more accurate. With tools such as these, they could hunt rabbit, deer, fox, squirrel, birds, etc. These early tribes used hand made tools for hunting. They did not have refrigerators to keep food fresh so they had to kill daily for food. In the earliest days, the hunters used pointed sticks to kill. Then they learned to tie carved pointed stones to the end of their sticks. Eventually an invention we all know made its way to eastern North America - the bow and arrow. You may have even found some of these hand can ed arrowheads in your area. T ribal life was very different from anything any white man had ever seen before. The bask of tribal life was family and clan. C lan member ship w as the most important alliance in a southern Native American's life.Spiritual beliefs and respect for the land were also important and was intertwined into daily life. W hite men that watched the religious ceremonies did not understand the Native Americans' belief and began to convert them to their own religion. However, the white men did not realize that everyday practices expressed their belief and it would soon be the loss of a civilization. The first explorers did not understand the tribal way of sharing the land. A very famous Native American, Tecumseh, said he could no more sell the land than he could sell the air or the sea. He believed that no man could own the land. Sadly, land hungry settlers pushed the Native Americans west so they could settle the land themselves.Today this same land has suffered because we have ignored the ways of these ancient tribes in regards to caring for our land.1 hey w ere w ise to treasure the land as a gift and we could do well to learn the same. Let's see if you can guess the meanings L of these Choctaw words Draw a line from the Choctaw word to its English meaning. A clan was a group of people who were related through the mother's side of the lineage. A clan was sometimes named for an animal or a totem. The totems were a sort of spirit guide that was represented by an animal. When totem poles were carved and displayed, this was representative of all the totems that had come together. W M C E G H J K M N I C E 0 K L P K I 0 P L U R I T N W Q F Q N E E A A S Z T z X H X c E D V R F M V J S R E U J B M G 0 N T N B Y Y D A W I K L O P S I K L W S I B R G E U I M L z A N Y W Q L Q R E P W V Q B A G Z T Y G H L O E N U E W c K L D D T X z N M E 0 F J R K U J V X M M S X i«~ wm A F B G A c V B O C N S To paddle. z E K M Home in the woods. Itta Bena (IT-tah BEE-nah) Draw a line from the animal to its track. Cotton. Panola (puh-NOE-luh) E Q F A G S B X H c S p K E K R 1 F J O Mobile (moe-BEEL) t , See if you can guess how Native Americans used the items below. Which one is a garden tool? ^ Which one is a weapon for hunting animals? O 1 aoy ujpjvS a st i uodoiM a si i :j»MSUy The "peace pipe" was a spiritual tool. Native Americans believed that tobacco was a gift from the spirit, world. They smoked it to ward off evil spirits, to curb appetites and cure infection. They also smoked it with former enemies which represented a peace treaty. That's how the pipe got its name. 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African port 107 Shopper's 61 Like — of delight bricks 109-in 62 Austerity (tipped off) 64 Austen hero 110 Shuffle66 German board stick mark? 111 TV's-— 68 Sierra —, Living" CA 112 Hum bug? 70 All wet 115 More 74 Terra firma eminent 75 Is useful 117 Speaker of 77 Author remark Pot ok 123 Hosp. area 78 Column 124 Erwin or style Gilliam 80 Claim 125 She handed 81 Problem for Theseus a Pauline line 83 Fernando or 126 Break off Lorenzo 127 Endorses 85 Rocker 128 Cast a Nugent spell 88 Herriot title 129 Trepidation start 130 Neighbor of 89 "Odyssey" Oman enticer 90 End of DOWN remark 1 Comic 93 17 Across' Carvey title 2 Privy to 95 "The — Kid" 3 Part of DA ('84 film) 4 Uh-uh 97 Orthodox 5 Draw forth image 6 Touch up 98 Pants meas­ the text urement 7 Big boys 8 Baseball's Ripken 9 Ransom — Olds 10 Brownie, for one 11 Former surgeon general 12 Unwell 13 Andy's area 14 Tell's target 15 They get hit on their heads 16 Hors d'oeuvre holder 18 Northern hemi­ sphere? 19 Scream 23 Start to snooze 25 Free-for-all 29 "The Greatest" 31 Munich Mrs. 32 Iowa, e.g. 33 The Man in Black" 34 Formal ceremony 35 Like-minded 36 Forester or Outback 37 Rain hard? 38 Lohengrin's love 39 Priced right 41 Leonine Lahr 43 Highflying agcy. RECREATION PROCLAMATION 46 Show one's feelings 48 Penguins' place 49 Newfound­ land's nose 50 Fractional amount 52 Actor Br jce 53 To and — 54 Galley features 56 — terrier 60 Pharmacy measure 61 Jai — 63 Spring flower 64 Twofold 65 Paul's "Exodus" role 67 The Brainy Bunch? 68 Lady of the house 69 Spanish city 71 Farm measure 72 Use one's noodle 73 Tiny coin 76 Elan 79 Lummox 82 Desire deified 83 Yoga position 84 Pub orders 86 North Carolina campus 87 Unit of force 89 Plymouth leader 90 Small songbird 91 Mata — 92 Swampland 94 Like Saute mes 96 Mil. address 99 Sweater letter 101 Cosmetician Lauder 102 "Patriot Games" author 103 Thwart a blitz 104 Sewell of "A Knight's Tale" 106 — vu 108 "Do — say, not . . ." 109 Commercial award 110 Pivotal point 111 Ain't right? 112 Put on a happy face 113 In addition 114 Genesis setting 116 When the French fry 118 Significant years 119 —Tin Tin 120 "— Doll" ('64 hit) 121 Fabric amts. 122 Charge r 1998 Toyota Corolla CE 1 Auto • Air • Tilt • PW/PL • AM/FMI , Cass • Local Trade • Only 64,000 1 ^ miles • l - O w n e r A Alero GL Sport V6 • Auto • Air • Tilt • Cruise Factory Spoiler • Alloy Wheels PW/PL/PM • AM/FM/CD . $8,98800 . r 2002 VW Jetta GLS 1 Auto • Air • Tilt • Cruise • PW/ PL/PM • Dual Air Bags • AM IFMl CD • 4 Cyl • Great Gas Mileage L. $11,99900 A ©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved Amber Waves by Dave T. Phipps MOM, CAN I USE THE ELECTRIC DRILL? WHY DO THEY "1 ALWAYS HAVE TO r -v Salome's Stars Week of June 27 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Making things more com­ plicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you probably don't have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a col­ league you thought had been resolved could recur. How­ ever, this time you'll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your fa­ vor. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your self-esteem a boost could be a good idea for the Moon Child, who might feel a bit daunted by the week's occurrences. Just focus on all your positive ac­ complishments. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The "mane" attraction for the Lovable Lion this week is ~ what else? -- love. New re­ lationships move to new lev­ els, while long-standing part­ nerships are strengthened. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) A recent work­ place problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, and once the matter is settled, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news! Af­ ter dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking forever to resolve, you should soon be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positive message should help lift that energy-draining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter, whether at work or personal. SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ ber 22 to December 21) Try to control that heated Sagittarian temperament while deal­ ing with what you believe to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way to handle things. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner, a family member or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Nature is dominant this week. Try to spend time outdoors with someone special. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An upcoming ca­ reer decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your artistic talents. Be sure to use the finest samples of your work to make a strong impression. BORN THIS WEEK: Do­ ing good things for others comes easily to you. You are considered a good friend, even by those you might hardly know. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. r 2002 Toyota Raw 4^^ Limited AWD 1 Auto • Alloy Wheels • PW/PL/PM • Air • Roof Racks • AM/FM/Cassl CD • Rear Spoiler • Hard Spare k Tire Cover • Loaded • AH the A Toys! TILLEY'S AUTO SALES 1602 CURns BRIDGE ROAD • WILKESBORO, NC 28697 336-667-9090 or 667-0897 Dealer #0067138 EMAIL: DUTYAim KALES@HOIMAII„( X >M • LOCATED ACROSS FROM LEAVES CORPORATE OFHCE �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified @ jeffersonpost.c om Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post 140-Heip Wanted Clinical Social Worker (Position #743-402451) Open until filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare, Avery County Service Provision Unit. Duties: working in an outpatient office providing individual and group treatment to a caseload of adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. MondayFriday with some eve­ nings for appointments. Requires Master's degree in Social Work with two years supervised social work experience. Salary grade: (70) Typical hiring range $37.584-$42.936. Submit state application to: Avery County Employ­ ment Security Commis­ sion. P.O. Box 939, Newland, NC 28657. Criminal records check and preemployment drug testing is required. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifiedsl NURSE (Position 743-50-TBA/Nurse) Open Until Filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Alleghany County. Duties include working closely with the psychiatrist in handling medication, clinic functions, drawing blood, taking vital signs, consulting and monitoring of client conditions. Work Hours: 8-5 Mon & Wed. w/flexibility on remaining hours. Minimum requirements: 40-Lost & Found FOUND Upper Mtn. Research Station in Laurel Springs. Male Grey/White Kitten with Flea Collar with Name Duke. Please Contact 982-6125 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street .Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted Child Care Provider Needed in Home. Experience Required. Please Send To Blind Box Care of: Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Classifieds Work! Call us at 846- Graduation from a State accredited school of nursing and one year experience in psychiatric nursing. Must be licensed by the N.C. Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina. Hiring salary: grade 67-69 Salary Range $32,796 -$49,488 Submit state application to: Alleghany Employment Security Commission, P.O. Box 996, Sparta NC 28675. Criminal Records check and preemploy­ ment drug testing is required. RHA Health Services is Taking Applications for a Habilitation Technician to Provide Support to an Adult with a Developmental Disability in a Vocational and Com­ munity Environment. High School Diploma or GED, Experience and Valid Driver's License Required. Call 828-262-5450 Semi-skilled Carpenter with own tools & transport to help Site Superintendent. Willing to learn. Call 336-657-1184 or 336-982-5428. 260-Garage/Yard Sales BIG YARD SALE Fri 6/24 8AM-6PM Sat 6/25 8AM-2PM LOCATION 181 Ferguson Rd. off Hwy 163 Approx. 2 Miles from Inter, of 221 7164 260-Garage/Yard Sales 1st TIME YARD SALE. SAT. JUNE 25 Tons of Baby-Children Clothes/Shoes/Toys For Girls/Boys. LOCATION 5 Minutes From West Jefferson. Take 221 S. to Boone. First Rd on Right Past McDo­ nalds (Clarence Lyall Rd).Turn Right on Calvin Goodman Rd. Fourth House on Left. Watch for Signs. 3 FAMILY YARD & GARAGE SALE FRI 7-4 & SAT8-1 JUNE 24 &25 Collectables. House­ hold Items, Applian­ ces, Ladys-Junior & Misses Sz. Clothing, Mens Clothing. & Much More. LOCATION Home of Reva Bard 222 Faw-Roland St. Jefferson 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 25th 7:30AM-UNTIL Appliances, Hunting Clothes, Tools, Hand­ made Gun Cabinet, Baby, Children & Adult Clothing. LOCATION 10699 NC-Hwy 88 West Warrensville. About 15 Minutes From West Jefferson. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 25 7AM-UNTIL 260-Garage/Yard Sales HUGE GARAGE SALE FRI & SAT JUNE 24 &25 Items Great For College Students-A Futon, Gateway Computer, BowFlex, Weight Bench, Stereo and Multiple Other Items. Clothes for Juniors and Misses. Mens Clothing. Lots of Jeans. ' LOCATION Follow the Signs on Glen Bare Rd In Jefferson • MOM OF TRIPLETS HAVING HUGE YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 25th 8AM-2PM Boys/Girls Baby Clothes/Shoes Sz. Newborn-24Mo. Walkers, Bouncy Seats, Swings, Blan­ kets. Diaper Bags. Toys & Much, Much, More. Also Maternity Clothes. Mens (L-XL), Women's Clothes In­ cluding Jeans & Sev­ eral Suits in Sz. 4 & 6, & Household Items. LOCATION Take Buck Mtn. Road, 1st House on Left Past Beaver Dr. Just Before Friendly Grove Baptist Church. KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only S5.95 each Household Items, Furniture, Mens/Women's Clothing & Lots of Unique Items. YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 25 8-12 NOON LOCATION 5455 Idlewild Rd Furniture, Kitchen, Wide Variety of Household Items, Gardening Items. 4 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 25th 7AM-1PM Clothes, Water Foun­ tain, Patio Set, Coffee Table, All Appliances, VCR, Dolls, & A Lot of Other Items. LOCATION Hwy 16 Old Cattle Mkt-Savory Chef BAKE SALE JUNE 25th 7AM Proceeds Go To Building Fund. LOCATION Mt. Pleasant Chapel Church on Old Hwy 16, behind church, under picnic shed. BIG 4 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JUNE 25 Lots of Clothes, Toys, Household Items, Wedding Dress. , LOCATION Hwy 163,1st Road on Right past Clas­ sic Homes. DOWN-SIZING FRI JUNE 24 & SAT JUNE 25 8-5 RAIN OR SHINE New Couch & Loveseat, 2 Bar Stools, Books, Clothes, Craft Materials, Too Many Items To List. LOCATION 960 Dogget Road Look For Signs GARAGE SALE SAT JUNE 25th 8AM-2PM All Kinds of Misc. Items LOCATION Parking Lot in Back of St. Francis Church, 326 E Main St. Jefferson YARD SALE SAT. ONLY JUNE 25th 7:30-? No Early Birds Please Lots of Clothes & Toys For Boys & Other Great Stuff. LOCATION 303 Bare Ave. WJ ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 25, 9:00 A.M. DIRECTIONS: At Traffic Light at INGLES & McDONALDS & Hwy 163 In WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. (ASHE CO.) Take Hwy. 221 S For 3/10 Mi. & Turn Left On NETTLE KNOB RD. Go 5 3/10 Mi. To Auction at House #2415 on LOWER NETTLE KNOB RD. Signs Posted. LOCATION 371 Campbell Glen Off 221 In Fleetwood YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time 2 times $9.50 $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be \n our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: 12YrOld Bay Gelding Racking Horse, Loads, Shoes, Clips, Parts, All Kinds of Trails. $1850/OBO. Call 336-877-4530 * Leave a Message. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . 300Miscellaneous CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 For Sale Char Broil Gas Grill $60.6-Ft. Beige Patio Umbrella $50. 336-877-4244 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 Let our Classified Ads go to work for You! Call us at 846-7164 300Miscellaneous Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez. Rickey Henderson. Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 310-Musical Bjn: [itn -j n:Mca We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information FREE KITTENS! CALL 336-384-3233 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old or small frame person. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale FOR SALE 1987 TOYT P/4 4 Wheel Drive, Extra Good Condition $1800 Call Billy at 877-2676 After 6 PM 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers 1999 Bandit Motorcycle Asking $3500 Call 977-1996 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apt. in Jefferson. Washer & Dryer Hookup 982-3988 or 982-3220 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR, 1 BA Apt. on Nikanor Rd, West Jef­ ferson. No pets. $350 /mo, includes water & sewer & W/D on prem­ ises. Dep required. Call 828-898-1900 or 828-260-0923 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Apartment Overlooking Jefferson Landing. 2BR/2BA. Refrigerator, Stove. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat/Air. Ref. Re­ quired. 1 yr. Lease. No Pets. $570/month, 1 Month Deposit Req. Call 828-256-4066 or 828-310-1509 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available [ t=] i 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 460-Mobile Homes for Rent RENTERS WANTED!! 336-838-5311 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale For Sale By Owner: 3 BR/2BA 2 Story Farmstyle House In Lansing. Town Water and Sewer. Forced Air Furnace. Small Lot. Priced To Sell at $84,500. Call 384-2560 Leave Message. House As Is: With 50 A. of Land. Ashe County. 2417 Big Laurel Rd. Creston, NC In County Phone 336-385-3117 (June 12-June 17) Home Phone 434-845-7826 Mtn. Home in West Jefferson. 1 Level, 2BR, Full Basement w/ Canning Kitchen, Sunroom, Carport, New Storage Bldg. 1 Acre Lot. Great Location. $160,000 Call 423-282-5046 Small 2-Room House On Approximately 2 3/4 Acres On West JEfferson Mountain Off of Luther Lane $60,000 Call 704.574.6652 or 704.721.0690 For more information, i Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 Easy access/commute to Boone, Wilkes, Ashe, Parkway. Nice neighborhood, two story home, kitchen, dining area, open spacious living room, three bedrooms (one used previously as an office), full bath, master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath on main floor, master suite on top floor with full bath/whirlpool tub, his & her sinks, walk-in closets, storage nook, house also has decks with awesome views, walk-out basement, plenty of storage space, large yard, pets negotiable $1450 per month. First month, security deposit and references required 336-384-1237 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 Mobile home for rent in Laurel Springs close to Test Farm. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath new carpet and paint $275.00 Month. $300.00 Deposit. Must have good references. No HUD. Call 336-372-8564 Public Hearing Notice Wonderful West Jefferson home, private & convenient; beautiful Mt. Jefferson view, large Great Room perfect for enter­ taining-features pine cathedral ceiling and atrium doors leading out to large deck sur­ rounded by azaleas, rhododendrons and more. 3BR/3BA, Kitch­ en, Large Dining Room w/French Doors &Brick Fireplace w/gas logs; paved circular drive-1 + acre lot. $279,900 Call 336-846-2981 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1 LEFT-4 BR 3 BATH, WITH DEN & PARENTS RETREAT 2,000 Plus Sq. Ft, 2x6's, Stainless Steel Kitchen Pkg. Setup and Delivered. Only $59,699.00 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 1st TIME HOME BUYERS, LAND/HOME PACKAGES No Broker Fee's, No Orgination Fee's, No P.M.I.FEE'S, Free Construction Loans Why Pay More??? Save Thousands $$$ Only at Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 Great Home with Fabulous views located in a quiet neighborhood with state maintained road. Main floor offers living room, kitchen, sun room, master bedroom with 1/2 bath. 3 Br, 1/2 basement offers outside entrance with full bath, bedroom, kitchen and laundry room. Located on .5 acres with 10x12 metal building. 162 Sunnyside Park For more information call 336-982-9353 Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale BEST BARGAINMUST SELL New 2 BR SW Home Setup and Delivered Will Finance. Low Down Payment. Only $19,999.00 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 Fleetwood Homes of Wilkesboro Thank You For Tony Jordan. He Has Helped our Family and From What We Hear Is A Whole Lot of Other Families Get Land/Home Packages With Low Monthly Payments. Thanks Tony, From All Your Customers. You Did A Great Jobl Land For Double Wides and Modular For Sale: Millers Creek! Rock Creek! Wilkesboro! Boomer! North Wilkes! Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 MILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION All 2005 Lot Models Must Go I! In Stock the New 2006 Models Are Arriving in July!! No Reasonable Offer Refused...Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Modular Display: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Up!! Come and Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Single Wide Special: 14x72 Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof. Energy Efficient...Only $99.00 Bi-Weekly Payment.. .Hurry Limited Quantity Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit. No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 1620 Sq Ft. Double Wide, Nice Lot, Nice Home In the Rock Creek Area. Includes Brick Skirting, Porches, Fireplace, Dishwasher, All the Popular Options. Buy Today With No Money Down!!!!!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Waiting For A Deal? Here It Is!! 1620 Sq Ft Home. Quality 2x4 Horton Contruction, One Piece Fiberglass Tubs, Energy Efficient, 5 Yr Warranty $39995!!! Delivered And Set-Upl! Only Two at This Price...No Trade Ins. What A Deal!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 WHY RENT????? You Can Buy A Land Home Package With No Money Down Homes Available Already Set Up, Ready To Move In. Call Kent For Details Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 YOUR JOB TIME CAN BE YOUR CREDIT TO A NEW HOME. CALL FOR MORE INFOR­ MATION, ASK FOR STEVE. FLEETWOOD HOMES - WILKES­ BORO 336-973-2335 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 505-Modular Homes for Sale LAND OWNER'S SPECIAL-0 DOWN Free Construction Loans Payments as Low as $175.00 a month We Loan the Money!!! 336-667-9364 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more • information call 336-384-4228 Beautiful .091 Acre Lot with Pretty View, Creek on 3 Sides, On Gravel Road off State Line, NC and Has Well. 336-385-1086 Land for sale. Check it out for a small piece of Heaven! marleylandinvestments.com Lot in desired location/Noah's Knoll, great views, peaceful nice neighborhood, easy access/commute to Boone, Wilkes, Ashe, Parkway, al­ ready propped for three bedroom, two bath home $42,500 Brokers home. Phone 336-384-1237 Ask for Maureen 5 LAND FOR SALEI 6+ acres ready to build on. Easy access in Todd Area. Call Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 or 336-977-1855 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. FHA LOANS: No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!;Limited Cred­ it!! Credit Repair Have A Program For Every­ one To Help Get You Started. Come and See Us or Give Us A Call: Horton Homes of Wil­ kesboro 336-973-7488 www.jeffersonpost.com |9 31 Afterschool programs find th* too Witt* Let a knewyou want afkndiodpfogminyouriie}. Call 1-800-USA-LEARN Notice of Receipt Of Schedules of Values for 2006 Revaluation The proposed schedules, standards, and rules to be used in appraising real property at its market value and use for the 2006 revaluation have been submitted to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. This proposal is available for The Town of West Jefferson is hereby giving public notification of its intent to apply to the U.S.D.A. - Rural Housing Service for a grant/loan to purchase and outfit two police cars. public inspection in the Ashe County Assessor's office located in Suite 2200 at the Ashe County Courthouse. There will be a public hearing on the proposed schedules, standards, and rules on July 5th at 5:00 SALE HELD RAIN or SHINE To Settle Estate of Elder Calvin O.Yates (Deceased) A public information meeting will be held at West p.m. in the small court room at the Ashe County SEE LAST FRIDAY'S PAPER FOR LISTING Jefferson Town Hall, on Thursday July 7, 2005 at Courthouse. COL. ELBERT GRAYBEAL 6:10p.m. Those interested in learning more about this proposed project can attend this meeting or Keith Little contact Lt. Thomas Beamer at 336-246-3551. Ashe County Tax Assessor 401 E. Buck Mountain St. • West Jefferson. NC 28694 N.C.A.L. #1358 • Residence Phone (336) 846-7209 • Cell Phone 977-0266 �JEFFERSON POST 1090- Lawn Care 1195-Legals NORTHWEST 1195-Legals indebted to the to Es­ tate will please make immediate payment. LAWN CARE "Since 1989" This the 27th day of May, 2005. Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Larry E. Klutz. Administrator 2805 Northwood Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Donald M. Watson. Jr. di Santi Watson Capua & Wilson P.O. Box 193, Boone, NC 28607 Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 <£ Cp NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY <£ (£ h) Cp Cp "4^ <£<£(£<£<£<£<!> CP vPCP h) CP CP 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1145-Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDINGS All Must Go. Repos, Cancelled Orders, Damaged, Factory Seconds. Make Offer. Financing avail. Call Today, Limited Opportunities! 1-800-222-6335 ext. 1558 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-E-143 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Emogene Setzer Adams, de­ ceased, of Jefferson, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of Emogene Setzer Adams TO PRESENT them to the undersigned on or be­ fore September, 3, 2005, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 05-CVD-133 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 05SP41 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JEFFREY SEEKINS AND DAPHINE SEEKINS DATED AU­ GUST 19. 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 280 AT PAGE 764 IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to an order of the Clerk of Superior Court and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained SHIRLEY CRAVEN in the above-refer­ and Husband enced deed of trust THOMAS CRAVEN. and because of default Plaintiffs in the payment of the vs indebtedness thereby secured and failure to MALCOLM NATHA­ carry out and perform NIEL CURRIN, the stipulation and Defendant agreements therein contained and, pur­ NOTICE OF SERVICE suant to demand of the OF PROCESS BY owner and holder of PUBLICATION the indebtedness se­ cured by said deed of To: MALCOLM NA­ trust, the undersigned THANIEL CURRIN. substitute trustee will the above named expose for sale at pub­ Defendant: lic auction to the high­ est bidder for cash at Take notice that a the usual place of sale pleading seeking relief at the county court­ against you has been house of said county at filed the 31st day of 10:00 AM on June 29, March, 2005, in the 2005 the following de­ above entitled civil scribed real estate and action. The nature of any other improve­ relief being sought is ments which may be as follows: situated thereon, situat­ ed in Ashe County, Compensatory mone­ North Carolina, and tary damages for per­ being more particularly sonal injury to Shirley described as follows: Craven and loss of consortium to Thomas BEING a certain tract Craven resulting from a of land containing motor vehicle accident 16.734 acres according that occurred on April to a survey by Randy 3, 2002, at the inter­ G. Rhodes and Associ­ section of Highway 16 ates, P.A., RLS No. and Highway 88/221, in 3094, located in North the vicinity of Jefferson, Fork Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, North Carolina. bounded by the lands You are required to of, formerly of, or in make defense to such possession of, the fol­ pleading not later than lowing: on the North by the 20th day of July. Howard Snyder (Book 2005, said date being Q-4, at page 59. Ashe 40 days from the first County Registry); on publication of this the East by N.C.S.R. notice, or from the date 1303; on the South by the Complaint is D. J. Barlow (Book required to be filed, 206, at page 181, Ashe whichever is later; and County Registry); and upon your failure to do on the West by Howard so the party seeking Snyder, Jr. (Book 167, service against you will at page 911, Ashe apply to the Court for County Registry); and being more particularly relief sought. described as follows: This the 6th day of BEGINNING on a point June, 2005. in the center of Baldwin Gap Road (N.C.S.R. KILBY & HURLEY 1303), said point being the northernmost cor­ BY: John T. Kilby ner of herein described Post Office Box 24 property; thence with West Jefferson, NC the center of said road, 28694 S. 46-50-36 E. 36.27 (336) 246-3144 feet to a point; thence Attorney for Plaintiff S. 54-36-34 E. 148.01 IN THE GENERAL feet to a point; S. 50COURT OF JUSTICE 37-02 E. 63.20 feet to a OF NORTH point; thence S. 39-33CAROLINA 1195-Legals 55 E. 53.42 feet to a point; thence 25-33-35 E. 48.69 feet to a point; thence S. 15-23-08 E. 146.41 feet to a point; thence S. 18-48-16 E. 48.78 feet to a point; thence S. 22-26-22 E. 42.59 feet to a point; thence S, 27-47-48 E. 142.93 feet to a point; thence S. 59-00-00 W. 17.64 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence with the northern line of Barlow property, S. 59-00-00 W. 569.34 feet to a 1/2* rebar set; thence S. 7846-00 W. 191.71 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence N. 80-19-21 W. 244.55 feet to a 1/2* rebar set; thence S. 65-04-30 W. 296.93 feet to a 1/2* rebar set; thence S 6504-30 W. 2.50 feet to a double maple; thence, with the Howard Snyd­ er. Jr. property, N. 2134-45 W. 119.80 feet to a 1/2* rebar set; thence N. 28-21-44 W. 98.18 feet to a 1/2* rebar set; thence N. 36-48-54 W. 39.00 feet to a 1/2* rebar set; thence N. 44-40-41 W. 28.87 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence N. 56-08-48 W. 30.79 feet to an exist­ ing iron pin; thence with the southern line of Howard Snyder property, N. 31-29-55 E. 345.33 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence N. 45-07-32 E. 126.94 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence N. 81-21-44 E. 546.40 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence N. 30-23-02 E. 308.07 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence, N. 30-23-02 E. 17.48 feet to the point of BEGINNING. 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals The date of this Notice is June 8. 2005. before the 9th day of September. 2005. or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. make immediate pay­ ment to the under­ signed. This the 14th day of June. 2005. David W. Neill Elizabeth B. Ells MacKinnon or Jon John Valenti Substitute Trustee 8520 Cliff Cameron Drive, Suite 300 Charlotte. NC 28269 (704) 333-8107 05-69290 This 7th day of June. 2005. % "• Altflde Friends you will find •" all manner of primitive wares, ,• antiques and country goods gathered just for you I am B m s t WBT|{FF«SON, NC 10 S. Jefferson Ave. 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC •- West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 246-9069 k Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM y \Mon - Sat - 10am-5pm. www.oldefriends.com This the 31st day of May. 2005. WiHiam Eugene Shepherd John Reeves Shepherd Co-Executors for the Estate of Madge Reeves Shepherd NOTICE TO CREDITORS M. Alexandra Reeves. Administratrix STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS MQHCEJQ CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Joseph Phipps Worth, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to' the under­ signed to M. Alex­ andra Reeves, do VANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P.O. Box 249 Sparta, North Caroli­ na 28675, on or TRY THE CLASSIFIEDS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Madge Reeves Shepherd, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the un­ dersigned at PO Box 114, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 on or before the 5th day of Septem­ ber. 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Florence Taylor, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having daims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 4939 Americana Drive, Apt. T7. AnnaDale, VA 22003 on or before the 19th day of Sep­ tember, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the under­ signed. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutor of the Estate of Aubrey Joseph Turn­ er, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 3050 Grady St. Winston-Salem. NC 27104-4006 on or before the ninth day of September. 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the tenth day of June, 2005. Kenneth W. Lumsden Co-Executor for the Estate of Aubrey Joseph Turner *189 INSTALLED PREMIUM VINYLN SIDIN And Being more com­ monly known as: 1273 Baldwin Gap Road, Zionville, NC 28698 Any Size Double-Hung White Vinyl Replacement FINANCING AVAILABLE The record owner(s) of the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jeffrey Wayne Seekins and Daphne D. Seekins. 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This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encum­ brances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, for paying, if any. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dol­ lars ($750.00), which­ ever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Fol­ lowing the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are immedi­ ately due and owing. And being the identical land described in and conveyed by that certain deed from Ben­ jamin L. Knepper and wife, Mary I. Knepper, to Jeffrey Wayne Seekins and wife, Daphne D. Seekins, dated 19 December 1996, and of record in Book 217, at pages 1648-1649, Ashe County Registry. b? COUNTRY TREASURES % (ZouHtruf 1195-Legals FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 Clendale Springs, N.C. DRY WALL HIGH COUNTRY DRYWAII Country HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OYER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED Business Lyos Camera Ready Ads V OEEEZES® JOE'S TV AND 2$ Years Experience SATELLITE •lirensfd in North (arolinikU Oil Change, Lute & Filter STATE LINE FAST LUBE Hwy 16 @ NC/VA Slate Line 276-579-4562 Open 8-5 M'T'Th'F 8-2 Wed & Sat SALLS Ac SERVICE •Ml roofing of all kind' • Roof Painting • Insured k All Work (iParanlml r r ROOP 'S ROOFING All Types of Roofing and Painting of Metal Roofs flttf Allen Miller .336-384-3033 zenith tfOOFINt; Owner: Charles Roop °wncr: Charles Roop Lansing, INC Phone: 336-384-2063 ^ YEARS txPtMENCE Brodmrcs 384 4352 blcicmooiiufaplvA *ta.stran.sit.net SATELLITE ASHE COUNTY ROOFING 215-85-16-235-85-16 uftL. Curds TV 'S & HOME THEATRES }:heC"»n,y, S,0Pror Ore,a t T \ ' f \ ® F.XCAVATINI Hanold Jones Excmmc TRfick Hoe, Backhoe Dom & Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers • Pond Building 20 Years Experience A Excellent Work at an jft\ .. i Excellent Price ' Authorized Technicians On Board JO Plus Years Experience 982-3335 FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2005 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS/COMMUNITY NEWS 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA WILKES COUNTY NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Edmond N. Bumgarner, deceased, late of Ashe County. North Caroli­ na. this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned at 4073 Nettle Knob Road. West Jefferson. NC 28694 on or before the 19th day of September. 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Local teen to explore career in medicine X. \B# This 13th day of June. 2005. Amelia Bumgarner Fan Executrix of the Estate of Edmond N. Bumgarner E. James Moore Attorney at Law Forester Building 207 10th Street P.O.Box 1086 North Wilkesboro. NC 28659 336-667-1129 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ancillary Administratrix of the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevins. late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2695 Frank Dillard Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 26th day of September, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Washington, D.C. - Miss Jordain Dollar of Warrensville is enrolled in the Na­ tional Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/ MED), taking place in Wash­ ington, D.C. from June 19 to June 28, 2005. Dollar is join­ ing 350 other high school students from around the country who demonstrate academic excellence, leader­ ship potential and an inter­ est in a career in medicine. Throughout the ten-day forum, NYLF/MED will in­ troduce Dollar to a variety of concepts in public health, medical ethnics, research and general practice, and will include site visits to medical facilities and clin­ ics. Students will engage in a simulation using prob­ lem-based learning, an edu­ cational method in which students will be presented a fictional patient's case his­ tory and must diagnose and develop a treatment plan for the patient. "Jordain Dollar may very well be the face of the future of medicine," said NYLF executive director, Donna Snyder. The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medi­ cine creates a virtual class­ room with hospital, clinical facilities and healthcare professionals. By shadowing key personnel, these stu­ dents will have a great op­ portunity to gain a behindthe-scenes perspective on a medical career. Timing is critical as young people ex­ plore their career paths, just prior to immersing them­ selves in college work. In addition to visits to cutting-edge medical schools and clinical facilities, Dollar will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with leaders within the medi­ cal field. Students have upclose and personal contact with physicians, surgeons, researchers, scientists and medical educators as they go behind the scenes to view professionals at work. NYLF is a nonprofit edu­ cational organization that brings various professions to life, empowering outstand­ ing young people with the confidence to make well-informed career choices. Since 1992, NYLF has provided programming to more than 100,000 young people. For additional information, visit us at www.nylf.org. Lewis Locks of Love Family Reunion A reunion is planned for Sunday, September 4, 2005, for the family of Thomas Franklin and Nancy Ada Roark Lewis of Creston, North Carolina. The reunion is planned for 3:00 in the afternoon at the homeplace of Mary Belle Lewis Winebarger, daughter of Earmon and Lois Lewis, on Highway 88 West in Creston, NC. A covered dish dinner with entertainment is planned. For more information, contact: Mary Belle Lewis Winebarger by phone at (336) 385-6737 or by mail 20410 NC Hwy 88 W, Creston, NC 28615; Gloria Winebarger Payne by phone (336) 385-1499 or by mail 20472 NC Hwy 88 W, Creston, NC 28615 or Karen Winebarger by phone (336) 385- 9359 or by mail 20470 NC Hwy 88 W, Creston, NC 28615. Emalee Simmons, nine year old daughter of Trey and Amy Simmons of Fleetwood, recently donated 10 inches of her beautiful blonde hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit. organization that provides hairpieces to financially Mountain Citu Cucle HAS SUZUKI KING QUADS 700cc ON SALE FOR $6599ffl Limited Time Offer. Call 423-727-8475 for details. Some Restrictions Apply. Friendly, Informal, Professional. A combination you'll like when you're talking insurance for your auto, home or business. Call us! This the 17th day of June, 2005. Carmen B. McNeill Administratrix for the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevins Blevins on dean's list Af INSURANCE SERVICES, INC WEST JEFFERSON 206 South Jefferson Avenue 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road JEFFERSON 840 East Main Street (800)447-8851 (336) 246-7297 Emory, Va. - Emory & Henry College has named 183 students to the dean's Wst for the Spring 2CX)5 semester. Pontlactlon least 12 credit hours of course BEAVER CREEK'S work during the semester. Sunni Blevins of West Jef­ ferson was named to the dean's list. and women of the area to join us for "Antique Roadshow" fea­ turing Jan Milnar, appraiser. Bring your special treasures for a free appraisal of their worth. Take advantage of this special privilege and use the service of this appraiser for free. WlS Approved Auto Repair Join us for a wonderful catered meal, $11 inclusive at Decrfield Fellowship. & DR. ASHTON MOLAI Board Certified in Family Medicine ROBBIE GRIFFITH, FNP Courteous, Caring and Professional Staff (336) 838-4184 1201 School Street • Suite E • Wilkesboro (In Wilkes General Clinic, Opposite Pizza Hut) Office Hours: MondayTridav &30 am-WW nm • Dal for appointment •PAP SMEARS •PREGNANCY TESTS •BREAST EXAMS •FAMILY PLANNING of Winston Salem, NC. She will •ABNORMAL BLEEDING speak on "Looking for love in •MENOPAUSE •OSTEOPOROSIS all the wrong places". Music will be provided by Judy Eller of Boone at the pi­ ano. "Kindred Spirits", a male gospel trio made up of Chuck Scragg, Jimmy Crisp, and Ran­ dy Scragg, will sing. Reservations and cancella­ tions can be made until June 25. Call Norma at 264-1210 or Linda at 264-3753. Free nurserycan also be arranged if needed. Reservations should be hon­ ored if not used by a friend. The Christian Women's Club is sponsored by Stonecroft, an international/national group based in Kansas City, Missouri. -Since I876- SUPERSTORE OMC BUICK 336-246-8815 SUPERIOR SERVICE "Great Prices, Great Service Let Us Prove It!" Goodwrench Service Tio Matter What You Drive! •CANCER SCREENING Speaker will be Susan Milnar INSURANCE COMPANIES Professional Auto Maintenance and Repair Our meeting will be Tues­ day, June 28, from 6-8 p.m. CENTRAL J? age and must have completed at The High Country Christian Women's Club invites all men representing 485 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve at least a 3.6 (A minus) grade point aver­ High Country Christian Women's Club disadvantaged children with medical hair loss. This fourth grader, who attends Westwood Elementary, plans to donate again as soon as her hair is long enough. Becky Absher of Becky's Hair Boutique cut and styled Emalee's hair. •INCONTINENCE •INSURANCE & WORK PHYSICALS •HIGH BL000 PRESSURE •DIABETES. HEART DISEASE •ARTHRITIS •ASTHMA. 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Admitting privilege and hospital care at Wilkes Regional Medical Center, and local Nursing Homes. FUEL SAVING FACTS Did you Know: • A faulty oxygen sensor can cut fuel mileage by as much as 40% A clogged air filter can cut fuel mileage by as much as 10% » A proper tire inflation and using the recommended grade of engine oil can save 3-50 per gallon Change Oil & Filter 34 Point Check $13. 95 $39. 95 II II II w/coupon 11 up to 5 quarts 11 Goodwrench Oil 11 II Diesels w/coupon up to 10 quarts Goodwrench Oil 11 11 11 11 • — • • • • iL Fuel Miser Special $29. 9! Check Engine for tune-up or driveability concerns 34 point check Run complete vehicle analysis for fuel economy � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_0624 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., June 24, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 16 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-06-24 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/b1830b7c6040f17318dba92b8ee00b91.pdf dcad0e533c735ffbcedf29743bbfb098 PDF Text Text • Football camp draws 83 Tuesday page 1B June 28, 2005 • Husky tennis stars hit USTA 500 page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjeffersonpost.com • Local softball results page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Volume 80, Issue 51 Single-car wreck claims life of man, 81 by Jim Thompson Editor A single-car wreck Sat­ urday afternoon claimed the life of a 81-year-old Lansing man. Parker Cline Blevins was driving on N.C. 88 near the Jake Roland Road at about 7 p.m. when his car left the highway and struck a tree. Blevins was apparently killed on impact. Blevins was alone in the car, and there was no evi­ dence a second vehicle was involved in the accident. Ashe man elected president of N.C. High Country Host by Jim Thompson Editor Donovan Murray of Grassy Creek is the new president of the N.C. High Country Host, a regional tourism organiza­ tion headquartered in Boone. Murray is the first Ashe resident in several years to hold the post. The High Country Host represents the tourism interests of Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga, Wilkes, Avery and Mitchell counties. Murray is a Durham native who moved to Ashe County six and a half years ago. He is a self-employed producer and promoter of events. He presently serves as executive director of Christmas in July, directs the Celtic Groves and concerts at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and works with the Civic Center and Little Theatre, among other groups. His career has also includ­ ed working as stage manager for major performing groups such as the Neville Brothers, Eddie Money and Survivor. "I have also worked in a con- region creatively." Like the High Coutry Host itself, Mur­ ray stresses the importance Photo courtesy of Dawna Benedict of the northwestern counties working together to attract Rosa Hartzog Johnston from the Idlewild community of Ashe County recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at her home in Maryland. She was presented 100 tourism dollars. red roses and a pillow that featured a photo of her and her brother Howard as teenagers on "I want to work to create one side and a family group photo on the other. new partnerships," he said. "I want to put a special empha­ sis on Ashe, Alleghany and Avery counties, which I feel are currently getting lost in There were 101 roses at Md., her grandson Marcus bershop quartet from the the shuffle." a recent birthday party. Johnston and wife Beth, Dundalk Quartet Society of Ashe County native Rosa and children Amanda and Baltimore County. Murray said, "The High Rosa and her late hus­ Country Host was founded Hartzog Johnston of Bel Air, Adam, and her grandson 25 years ago, and became the Md., celebrated her 100th Sammy Johnston and wife band, Raymond S. John­ birthday on Sunday, June Karen, and daughter Katie, ston, lived in their native model for the various host 19 with family and friends all of Bel Air. Guests from community of Idlewild and groups that have followed at the Maryland Country North Carolina were Dud­ raised two sons, Roger (de­ because of its success." The Club. ley and Peggy Hartzog, Ter­ ceased) and Sanford. Rosa Host, in fact, was a pioneer in Mrs. Johnston arrived at ry and Geraldine Hartzog, was a homemaker when the country club in a horse- Dawna Benedict, Charlotte she and Raymond moved to regionalism. Murray also wants the drawn surry with "fringe and Jimmy Huffman, Jinny Maryland during World War group to have a new empha­ on top." The dining room "Duckie" Jenkins and Deb- II to work in a war-related was decorated with an ar­ ra Freeman. industry. They came home sis on smaller businesses. "We rangement of 100 beauti­ Mrs. Johnston's birth­ to the mountains several need to work to make sure ful, long-stemmed red roses day was also celebrated the decades later, and aftei; her there is a chance for smaller and everyone enjoyed a following Monday evening husband passed away, Rosa businesses to be a part of the delicious dinner. Take the in the apartment building returned to Maryland in 100 roses—and add Rosa where she lives with resi­ the mid-1990s to live near action," he said. The High Country Host's herself—ahd you h'ave*T0l dent's "in attendance along Sanford. Her great-great with family. Everyone en­ granddaughter Katie fol­ visitor center is located on beautiful rosea in total. Attending the celebra­ joyed stories of her past lowed the family roots back U.S. 321 in Boone. For more tion were Mrs. Johnston's with her own special elabo­ to North Carolina to attend information, call 1-800-438- son, Sanford Johnston and ration. A program of music Appalachian State Univer­ 7500. his wife Gerry of Falston, was presented by a bar­ sity. Idlewild native turns 100 Post file photo Donovan Murray of Grassy Creek was recently elected president of High Country Host. suiting role with the Office of Cultural Affairs at Appala­ chian State University," Mur­ ray added. As president, Murray wants to look for "new, inno­ vative ways of marketing the Greenhouse Crafts named Small Business of the Year by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Nestled within the jewel of Ashe County that is Glen­ dale Springs is a rather well known and oft-visited shop known as Greenhouse Crafts. Owners Michael and Joanie Bell opened the shop in May 1982 in the renovated former Glendale Springs Schoolhouse. The shop was recently honored by the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business of the Year. "We were really thrilled with the award," said Joanie Bell. "To be recognized locally is really gratifying." Greenhouse Crafts is part of a wonderful Glendale Springs community that in­ cludes several businesses around and near Holy Trin­ ity Episcopal Church, one of two churches in Ashe County known for their frescoes. The area is an oasis for residents and visitors alike. "I always wanted a craft shop," said Joanie, who is known for her baskets and for her paintings also ex­ hibited in the new Originals Only Gallery in West Jeffer­ son along with fellow artist Lenore DePree. "She was making really neat baskets, and working at Piney Creek at New River Ar­ tisans designing rugs," when they decided to open a shop said Michael, who is a musi­ cian extraordinaire whose talents are contributed to musical events and activities Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. JefTerson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeflersonpost.com classified@jeffer8onpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Post photo by Linda Burchette Michael and Joanie Bell own and operate Greenhouse Crafts in Glendale Springs, recently named Small Business of the Year by the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. Their qnique merchandise has attracted customers from near and far for more than 20 years. School board meets this Wednesday Due to the Monday, July 4 holiday, the Ashe County Board of Education has scheduled its next meeting (normally held on the first Monday) for Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at the West Jefferson facility (former West Jefferson Elementary School). This meeting will serve as the July meeting. Items on the agenda include: • Consideration of day care at West Jefferson. • Discussion of a Quitclaim deed to the Graham School property in the Nella community. • Consideration of a resolution on No Child Left Be­ hind legislation. • Consideration of 2004/05 budget amendments and an interim budget for 2005/06. New book highlights facts on state Most North Carolinians know that their state bird is the cardinal and their state flower is the dogwood. But what about the official state insect? State mammal? The official state beverage? You can find the answers to these questions and discover other intriguing state symbols and interesting facts in the new, revised 5th edition of "The Old North State Fact Book." Published by the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, "The Old North State Fact Book" is a 90- throughout the area. The Bells had one of their two children the week after opening their shop. Joanie's parents, Ed and Betty Stiles, were helping out then. They chose the name Greenhouse Crafts in honor of Betty's love of herbs, which were raised and sold there in those early days, and in honor of Joanie's baskets. "The frescoes had been painted (at Holy Trinity Church) the summer before, and people were starting to come," said Joanie of the com­ munity. "Dad owned the prop­ erty, after the school and then the feed store that was in it closed. We renovated it into a restaurant and craft shop. My parents ran the restau­ rant the first year. We had a new baby and a 3-year-old the first year. My parents helped by babysitting a lot. Then we rented the restaurant to oth­ ers to operate." (Gayle Win­ ston of the River House Inn & Restaurant was one of the early operators.) Michael said they started the craft shop in one room, expanded into several more in the mid-1980s, and in 1990 added another room, now op­ erating in three of the big for­ mer classrooms. "We still get people in who went to school here and say they spent many hours star­ ing out those windows," add­ ed Joanie. The couple did some ex­ tensive landscaping in the See Greenhouse, page 5A page paperback that includes general information on the state's history, the State Capitol, the Legislative Building, the executive residences of North Carolina, the state flag, seal, song, motto, and much more. "The Old North State Fact Book" is a wonderful resource for students and teachers of North Carolina history, citizens who want to know more about their state, and tourists who visit its many attractions. The new, revised 5th edition (90 pages, illustrated, index) can be purchased for $15.70, which includes tax and shipping. Order from Historical Publications Section (N), Office of Archives and History, 4622 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4622. For credit card orders call (919) 733-7442. �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Dr. Wendy Sharon Lopp Burgess May 12, 1961 June 22, 2005 Wendy Sharon Lopp Burgess died peacefully on June 22, 2005 after a cou­ rageous battle with breast cancer. Wendy was born May 12, 1961 at Pensacola, Florida. She attended school and graduated from high school at Herndon, VA. Her first two years of college were spent at Campbell University. She then transferred to Middle Tennessee State University where she received her B.S. degree. She received a Masters Degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. She was award­ ed a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She com­ pleted her residency at East Virginia Medical School and a Fellowship at WakeMed Medical Center. Wendy was an immanent psychologist and was known as the therapist's therapist. She was respected nation­ ally for her participation in SENG (Supporting the Needs of Gifted Children) and local­ ly for the treatment of adults and children, and the reha­ bilitation of brain injured patients. She was a leader, a teacher and one who was active in clinical research as well as treatment. Wendy was also a very spiritual person and a leader in her church. She leaves behind her beloved husband, E.J., whom she met her sophomore year of college and wed in 1985. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Kathleen (Katie) Lauren, 15, and John, almost 8. She loved her hus­ band and children dearly and strove to bring out the best in them. She was cherished by her parents, Rebecca Malpass Lopp, of West Jefferson, NC and R. Gary Lopp and wife, Pat, of Hillsborough, NC, her sister Julie Andrews (Russ) of Cornelius, NC, brothers Mike (Karen) Lopp of Manassas, VA, Greg Lopp' (Jen) of Lexington, NC and stepsis­ ters, Trisha Peterson (Gordon) of Littleton, CO and Kristin Mixon (Mick) of Chapel Hill, NC. She was the big sister all her siblings looked up to and admired. She also leaves her mother-in-law, Belle Burgess, of Warrenton, NC and sisterin-law, Angela Brooks (David) of Henderson, NC and nieces and nephews. Our lives will be forever blessed and enriched for hav­ ing Wendy in our lives and having called her wife, moth­ er, daughter, sister, friend and counselor. Surely as Wendy lives on with our Heavenly Father, she will live on in our hearts forever. A service to celebrate Wendy's life was held Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC at 11 a.m. Visitation was held on Friday from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rials may be made to a Scholarship Fund for Katie and John Burgess, First Citizen Bank, 2005 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 276051603. Aubrey Joseph Turner Crumpler March 8, 1915 April 27, 2005 Mr. Aubrey Joseph Turn­ er, age 90 of Crumpler, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Turner was born March 8, 1915 in Ashe County to Jo­ seph and Emma Price Turner. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers; Tracy and James Turner, sisters; Irene Turn­ er, Zell Graybeal and Hazel Jones, grandson: Gregory Leon Blevins. Mr. Turner was a hard­ Betty Main Moody working farmer who also Granite Falls raised cattle. He was a long May 1, 1944 time member of Mt. Pleasant June 23, 2005 Baptist Church. Mr. Turner Mrs. Betty Carolyn Main was always a good neighbor Moody, age 61, of 5669 and friend who always helped Silverbell Lane, Granite others. Mr. Turner loved go­ Falls, a former resident of ing to Hardee's and Shatley Vilas, died Thursday, June 23, Springs to eat and visit with 2005, at Caldwell Memorial friends. He loved music and Hospital in Lenoir. savored life. He enjoyed fam­ She was born May 1, ily reunions and being with 1944, in Tamarack, Watauga friends and family. He will be County, to the late Wise and greatly missed. Florence Miller Main. Mrs. Funeral services were Moody was a graduate of held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Cove Creek High School and April 30, 2005 at Mt. Pleas­ a homemaker. She was of the ant Chapel. Rev. Bluford El- Baptist faith. dreth and Rev. Ronda Rash Survivors include her hus­ officiated. Burial followed in band, Norman Nelson Moody, the Turner Cemetery. The of the home; two sons, Wilbert family received friends from Nelson "Bert" Moody and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, April wife, Beth, of Hickory and 29 at Badger Funeral Home. Kevin Todd Moody of Granite Flowers were appreciated Falls; one granddaugh­ or memorials may be made ter, Alexis Nicole Moody, of to: American Heart Associa­ Hickory; four sisters, Delia tion, PO Box 233, Jefferson, South and husband, Preston, NC 28640, Hospice of Ashe, of Blountville, Tennessee; PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC Ella Mae Davis and husband, 28640, or to the Gideons, PO Kermit, of Mountain City, Box 993, West Jefferson, NC Tennessee; Virginia Rhea and 28694. "husband, Randall, of Bristol, Mr. Turner is survived by Tennessee and Georgia a son, Edwin Turner and Cornett and husband, Bob, wife, Pam, of York, SC; two of Lenoir; three broth­ daughters, Geneva Blevins ers, Squire Main and wife, of Crumpler, NC and Patri­ Shirley, of Bristol, Tennessee; cia Lumsden and husband Arlie Main and wife, Rosa, of Kenneth of Winston-Salem, Trade, Tennessee and Alvin NC; three brothers: Linville Main and wife, Beth, of Gray, Turner of Maryland, Lillard Tennessee; her mother-in-law, Turner and wife Lena of West Mrs. Sarah Harmon of North Jefferson, NC and Joe Allen Wilkesboro and a number of Turner and wife Mable of nieces and nephews. Warrensville, NC; seven sis­ She was preceded in death ters, Maxine Trotter of High by a brother, Boyd Main, and Point, NC, Katherine Ashley an infant sister, Elizabeth of Warrensville, NC, Ruth Main. Elma White and husband Funeral services were con­ Jim of Lexington, NC, Wilma ducted Sunday, June 26, at Shepherd and husband Con- 2 p.m. at Hampton Funeral ley, Dora Smith and husband Home Chapel, officiated by Ralph, Mary Francis Hopkins Rev. Delmar James. Burial and husband Ronnie,and followed in the Potter-Main Irene Poe all of West Jeffer­ Cemetery in Tamarack. son, NC; five grandchildren; Hampton Funeral Service five great-grandchildren; one was in charge of arrange­ great-great-grandchild; and ments. several nieces and nephews You may email your condo­ lences to the family through Parker Cline our website at www.badgerfuBlevins neralhome.com. Lansing Badger Funeral Home July 8, 1923 was in charge of the arrange­ June 25, 2005 ments. Parker Cline Blevins (Corrected obituary) age 81 of Lansing, NC, died Sunday, June 25, 2005 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. John Allen Severt Mr. Blevins was born on West Jefferson July 8,1923 in Loudiah, VA to June 22, 1943 Kerry and Sara Ann Hurley June 23, 2005 Blevins. Mr. John Allen Severt, age Funeral services will be 62, of West Jefferson, died held Wednesday, June 29, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watauga Medical Center in Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Boone. Minister Danny Miller and Funeral services were held Minister Fred Richardson on Monday, June 27, 2005 at will officiate. Burial will fol­ 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family low in the Baldwin Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Cemetery. The family will Tommy Dollar and Rev. Rick receive friends Tuesday, June Miller. Burial followed in the 28, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ashelawn Memorial Gardens at Badger Funeral Home. Cemetery. The family received Flowers will be accepted or friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. memorials may be made to on Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Silas Creek Baptist Church, Boone Family Funeral Home. 1027 Big Windfall Road, Mr. Severt was born on Lansing, NC 28643. Tuesday, June 22, 1943 to Mr. Blevins is survived the late Archie Pharr Severt by his wife, Edith Brooks and Lora Miller Severt. He Blevins and a beloved sis­ worked part time for Ashe ter-in-law, Jessie Wilcox of County Cable Vision and was Winston Salem, NC. He is a member of North Beaver also survived by several cous­ Baptist Church. He will be ins, sisters-in-law, nieces and greatly missed by family and nephews. friends. Send condolences to the He is survived by his wife, family by visiting our website Donna Caldwell Severt, of the at www.badgerfuneralhome. home; two sons, John Severt, com. Badger Funeral Home Jr., of Jefferson and Terry is in charge of the arrange­ Severt, of West Jefferson; his ments. mother, Lora Miller Severt, of' Jefferson; six brothers, Ronnie Severt and Perry Severt, both of Jefferson, Gary Severt and Larry Severt, both of Wilkesboro, Jerry Severt, of Lansing, Russell Severt, of West Jefferson; two sis­ The season of cleaning, ters, Wilma Severt Trivett, gardening and golfing is upon of Piney Creek and Penny Severt Jones, of Jefferson; us, but many with arthritis several nieces and nephews avoid simple housework and outdoor activities for also survive. Flowers were accepted fear of aggravating their or memorials may be made condition. However, these to: North Beaver Baptist activities can actually help Church, c/o Kathy Blevins, relieve some of the pain and 355 Woodland Trails, Lansing, stiffness associated with arthritis and there are some NC 28643. You may give the family innovative products that are your condolences at our web­ available to help keep you site www.boonefuneralhome. out and about. "It is always important com. for people with arthritis Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was to remain as active as in charge of these arrange­ possible," said Dr. John Klippel, president and CEO ments. of the Arthritis Foundation. "Exercise can lessen pain, increase range of movement, Obituaries are in the reduce fatigue and help them feel better overall." Tuesday edition of the Physical activity can help Jefferson Post. Deadline ease arthritis symptoms by keeping the muscles is Monday at 8:30 a.m. around the joints strong Jimmy Ray Lambert Lenoir,NC September 11, 1957 June 20, 2005 Jimmy Ray Lambert age 47 of Lenoir, NC formerly of Ashe County, NC, died Monday, June 20, 2005 at the Valdese Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lambert was born on September 11, 1957 in Ashe County, NC to Rufus and Anna Jean Blevins Lambert. Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Lonnie Carpenter officiated. Burial followed in the Scott-B levins Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:009:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Lambert is survived by his mother Anna Jean Blevins Lambert of Lansing, NC, one brother Keith Lambert, four sisters; Janet Sue Blevins of Lansing, NC, Brenda Lambert of Ronda, NC, Margaret Severt of Jefferson, NC, and Cathy McGuire of Purlear, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Laura Ellen Osborne Lambert West Jefferson July 30, 1920 June 26, 2005 Mrs. Laura Ellen Osborne Lambert, age 84, of West Jefferson, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital Segraves Care Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:00am at Jefferson United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The Lambert fam­ ily will receive friends from 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Lambert was born in Grayson County, VA on July 30, 1920 to the late Leonard Osborne and the late Bertie Osborne. She worked in Assembly for Sprague Electric in Lansing. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Foster Lambert. Mrs. Lambert is sur­ vived by: two sons, David Lambert of Laurel Springs, Jerry Lambert of Marion IN, one daughter, Linda Barr of West Jefferson. Also surviving are six grandchil­ dren and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rials may be made to Ashe Senior Center, PO Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694, Jefferson United Methodist Women, PO Box 236 Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Ashe Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, 200 Hospital Ave., Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send you condo­ lences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson, NC was entrusted with Mrs. Lambert's arrangements. Arthritis sufferers are encouraged to stay active and more flexible. It can also help prevent further deterioration of the bone and cartilage. The Arthritis Foundation awards Easeof-Use commendations to companies that develop solutions to help people cope with arthritis. A list of prodticts from appliances to office products can be found at www.arthritis.org. These items have been specifically designed to allow those with arthritis to work and play without restrictions. "There are tools that can help make living with arthritis or other chronic conditions much easier,"adds Klippel. "Take advantage of them and get active." No matter what your plans are, there is plenty of help available to help you take on that extra work and play. Putting fun into exercise What comes to mind when you think of recreation? Maybe you see yourself laughing, relaxing, spending time with friends and fam­ ily. So it doesn't seem likely that exercise (often a dreaded word) could be fun. Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. And with a little imagination, walking can be something you actually... dare we say... enjoy. It's all in how you view it. Going Outside to Eat When was the last time you thought about having a picnic? At first, it seems like a leisure activity that involves eating, resting, and enjoying the outdoors. Yet with just a slight tweak in your plans, a picnic becomes a fun way to walk. Plan an outdoor lunch along a hiking trail or at a park with walking paths. Build up your appetite with a walk to your lunch site. Then, work off your meal on the walk back. The scenic strolls will remind you of the beauty of nature. And you'll enjoy the conversation with family and friends. The Joys of Shopping A trip to the mall, craft fair, or swap meet might burn a hole in your wallet, but it's sure to burn calories as well. When you're shopping, it's easy to lose sight of the fact you're getting in a lot of walking time. Spend a cou­ ple hours making your way through the shopping center or booths. After you decide on items to purchase, make a last trip through to pick them up. "Edutainment" With the click of a com­ puter key, we can read about an animal, history topic, or piece of art. But nothing will ever replace the fun of view­ ing things up close. For a day of first-hand education and exercise, visit a zoo or a museum. Spending the day looking at animals is an adventure for you and friends or fam­ ily. If the weather is bad, head for an art or history museum. Walking around the exhibits will stimulate your mind while providing hidden exercise. The hours of educa­ tional enjoyment won't even feel like fitness. Walking Games These days "games" are high-tech joysticks that kids use to play in front of the TV. The only physical need is the speed of the player's thumb. Long before video, games were activities the whole family or a group of friends could play. Often these games involved some form of physi­ cal movement. Modernize your favorite old-time games. This is a great idea if you're looking for something to do with your kids, grandchildren, or neigh­ bors. Here are a couple ideas for walking games to get you started: Hold walking races at the local track. Come up with some prizes if kids are involved. Set up walking "hunts." Identify objects during your walk—from a 'specific state license plate to the color of a flower to a billboard ad. Remember, walking is a simple, inexpensive activity anyone can do. It requires nothing more than a pair of good walking shoes and an open mind. You'll find walk­ ing gives you all the benefits of other forms of recreation. It's easy and enjoyable, while keeping you healthy and fit. So instead of taking your shoes off to relax, put them on. Go for a walk to turn your exercise into fun. AARP's Physical Activity Programs Step Up to Better Health This inspiring program helps you increase the num­ ber of steps you take each day, no matter how active you are now. Each day, clip on a small counter that records every step you take. Then log your step totals online to track your progress along famous American routes—Lewis & Clark Trail, Alaska Military Highway, Appalachian Trail, or Highway 50. 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The new production of Horn in the West includes new costumes, new song and dance routines, and a revised script that draws inspiration from changes that the original playwright, Kermit Hunter, made during the show's first ten years of production in the 1950s. The new script con­ tains added emphasis of the historic Battles of Alamance and King's Mountain and sev­ eral new scenes. The new pro­ duction, however, retains all of the popular favorite scenes Photo courtesy of Horn in the West Daniel Boone such as the fire dance chore­ ography. The story of Horn in the West concerns the increasing­ ly oppressive conditions that American colonists lived un­ der just prior to the first shot of the Ajnerican Revolution. The tension of a looming war with Britain also hurt the col­ onists' new relationship with the Native Americans of the area and, indeed, threatened their chances for pulling off the most important revolu­ tion in the history of western Photo courtesy of Horn in the West A dramatic scene from the newly revised Horn in the West. civilization. The role of Dan­ iel Boone, once again played by popular actor Wes Martin, is pivotal as the narrator of the show and a symbol of the conscience of the struggling pioneers. For ticket information and reservations, call (828) 2642120 or call toll free at (888) 825-6747 Tickets for the 2005 production of Horn in the West are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. Visit their website at www. Horninthewest.com MusicFest comingJuly 8 The eighth annual Mu­ sicFest 'n Sugar Grove will be held at the Historic Cove Creek High School grounds in Sugar Grove, hosted by Cove Creek Preservation and De­ velopment and ASU's Sustain­ able Development Program. The festival will run from 4 p.m. until after 10 p.m. on Friday, July 8, and 9 a.m. until after 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. The days will he filled with music under the big tent on the grounds and will also fea­ ture booths selling food and soft drinks, crafts, musical in­ struments and CD's, T-shirts, clothing, etc. This year's MusicFest will feature Rhonda Vincent and the Rage on Friday, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Sam Bush on Saturday. Other bands and musicians who will play this year include: Aniantha Mill, Bag ol Bones, Big Country Bluegrass, Buck Hag­ gard, the Cockman Family, Cove Creek Ramblers, ETSU Bluegrass Band, Liz Harmon, field and Foscoe, Cove Creek Tony Reece, Lost Ridge, La- Store, Mast General Storezybirds, Southern Accent, and Boone and Valle Crucis, Ashe Wiseapple. County Arts Council in West Tickets can he purchased Jefferson, American Hardware in advance ($15 for adults in Mountain City. Tickets at on Friday, $20 for adults on the gate will be $20 for adults Saturday, free for children on Friday, $25 for adults on 12 and under) by credit card Saturday. online at www.covecreek.net Proceeds from the event or by calling 828-297-2200 will be used for preservation between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and restoration of the Historic Monday through Friday. Tick­ Cove Creek High School and ets are also available at BB&T to the Doc & Rosa Lee Watson in Boone, Boone Drug-Deer- Scholarship Fund. Tweetsie plans fireworks blast Blowing Rock, N.C. (June, 2005)—Are you still planning your Fourth of July celebra­ tion? Tweetsie Railroad has just the answer. Enjoy a day at Tweetsie, and an evening under a red, white and blue sky. Tweetsie once again lights up the Blue Ridge Mountains with its patriotic tribute to In­ dependence Day on Monday, July 4. More than 200 large-caliber pyrotechnic mortar shells will dazzle fans and fill the moun­ tains with echoes from con­ cussions. Due to this special event, the park will remain open until 9:00 p.m., instead of the normal closing time of 6:00 p.m. Extra live shows and fa­ mous Tweetsie Railroad Wild West train ride adventure will continue into the early evening as the excitement builds in ad­ vance of the firework display. Round up the kids, the tail­ gate picnic baskets and that special someone. Tweetsie has been creating treasured and from August 26 through October 30 on Fridays, Satur­ days and Sundays. The park's regular hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but will remain open until 9:00 p.m. for the annual July 4th celebration. Daily admission is $26 for adults and $18 for children ages 3 through 12. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Ad­ mission includes a full day of fun at Tweetsie, including the adventure-filled Wild West train trip, live entertainment, Country Fair rides, a visit to the Deer Park and much more. 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While the number of vic­ tims of this crime are rela­ tively small—compared to the number of daily Internet users—that does not diminish its serious­ ness. But while caution is in order, avoidance—of the Internet—is not. Some rel­ atively simple steps can help provide protection, while allowing users to travel the 'Net with rea­ sonable safety. That is important, because the Internet is the 21st century's great route of commerce and informa­ tion exchange. What the Silk Road was to the Middle Ages and the Atlantic Ocean was to the 17th cen­ tury, so is the Internet to us today. It is also like the wagon roads that pene­ trated the North American continent, starting in the 17th century, and the great rivers of America in the same time period. The Internet is, in effect, the greatest city built by human hands. It has hun­ dreds of millions of resi­ dents. It has government offices full of information; libraries piled high with references; and shops and stores that could once only be imaged outside of metropolis. And this city also has its bad sections of town. The places where criminals hang out, the "red light" districts, the spots where you would not want to be when the sun goes down. And, just like those old roads and sea lanes of which we spoke, the routes of commerce seem natu­ rally to attract criminals. The Silk Road had its rob­ bers, the Spanish Main its pirates. Quite a few of the settlers who set out from the East Coast into the interior of North America died on the way. But the caravans kept coming, the ships kept sail­ ing, and more settlers and wagons rolled. We cannot let the "virtual" terrors of the Internet keep us hid­ den in our homes, not when we are the heirs of men and women who braved real dangers on land and sea. There is no greater tool for spreading knowledge and understanding among peoples than the Internet. There is no greater tool to build a truly global econ­ omy that can benefit all rather than a few. We take this "Information Highway" for granted, but we should not. It is every bit as revo­ lutionary as those trans­ portation systems of the past, and must be used both wisely and well. MW AS WELL... TH0$'SANBN PFOPOGALTORAlSt THEflETOfOT WSH0WL0N6 TTUTWtNOST W3W®?ST0PW STUDENT LOANS. Pos """\ Member: N.C. Press Association Jefferson (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Dating the Bible Going we're (Soiffc D6NB/LAND TO THE LAKE TOSWWER GRAMP tfTUfc To i CANNON. To the Editor OZARKS. / D .a PAGE 4A TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 AMP Wo\J T / I enjoyed Bill Reed Ill's, letter "interesting and confus­ ing" was the latest, June 21, 2005 in the Jefferson Post. Thank you very much. The way you closed made me laugh. I will keep an eye out. It just might start raining again. Will look forward to your next letter. Wish you had a phone number so people could call. May God be with all of us. Mrs. Harold F. Stanley TUEMCON, 16™ CENTURY ENGLAND ANCIENT EGYPT Jefferson P.S. Thank you, Mr. Thomp­ son, for printing it. Which direction? To the Editor: The Direction should be - right or left? First of all I want to echo what has already been said in this paper. It is wonderful that the Jefferson Post will permit anyone who might have an opinion to express the same. That being said, I wonder if some of those writ­ ers might find more beneficial ways to help the citizens of Ashe County by volunteer­ ing at places like Ashe Out­ reach Ministries in Clifton. The phone number is 3851314 and ask for Pearl. I find a little time to do this once per week and all meals go to people who need help! And, I feel wonderful about putting my thoughts into action. I believe that Mr. Reed III of Crumpler has already de­ cided that he is the smartest person in the county and just about everyone else is either stupid or very misguided. He tends to take selected pieces of what others may say and distorts the content to fit his own take on just about every subject. My recent comment about asking the question as to what Jesus did say or do was meant to be just that - only a question. I have no idea of what Jesus did say as the Bible was written several hundred years after his death! So his words and his deeds were NOT recorded while he was alive and the meaning is open to interpretation. The words in the Bible have been changed many times in some two thousand years to fit the needs of whoever desires to quote that publication. It seems to me that Mr. Reed wants little or no gov­ ernment and feels that the socalled free enterprise system can take care of just about everything. There might be an occasional Enron, World Com and even a nasty little war in Iraq to make sure the oil flows to power the large SUV's that Detroit must sell, but that is just the price of doing business. After all, the business of the United States is business. If a few thousand Americans get killed, injured and if we waste billions upon billions of dollars, it is just the cost of doing business as usual. I know that Mr. Reed is not a Democrat and prob­ ably not a Republican. Maybe he is a Libertarian. Whatever his party, I would like to see him run for some elective of­ fice. Wonder how many votes would come his way? That is another of those open-ended questions! I find it interesting that many people (especially in this area) equate the word "conservative" with ongoing and lasting good, while the word "liberal" somehow is and always will be negative. Mr. Reed has even said that being liberal is based on com­ munistic ideas. If it is liberal to say that all poor people need our help and that gov­ ernment can assist in that effort, that open-ended wars, that were unjustified to begin with, are against the princi­ ples of the United States, that the United Nations can help prevent poverty and war and that church and state should always be separate, then I am proud to be a liberal. I sure feel it is preferable to stak­ Letters to the Editor ing out a series of pronounce­ ments that are somewhat to the right of Attila the Hun. Ed Kline West Jefferson Three cheers for BiU To the Editor: Three cheers to Bill Reed III for his excellent (Interesting and confusing) letter printed in the June 21, 2005 Jefferson Post. Cheers also to the Post for printing Bill's work. The letter covered numer­ ous items of current inter­ est, and I don't disagree with any. However, I would like to add a few details to the reference of Galveston civil employees. True, they opted out of Social Security—they could then—according to a nationally known radio per­ sonality, and invested the same amount into a private account that would have been withheld for social security. When these employees retired there was enough money in each employee's account to continue DRAWING THEIR FULL SALARY in retire­ ment. And the money left at each one's death became part of their estate. There was no magic involved-just pru­ dent investment in private enterprise. Why in the world would anyone want to pre­ serve our social security sys­ tem when a private account offers so much more? Russ Trembly Warrensville Victim's mom speaks To the Editor: and children in this county. It was there in that meet­ ing when a young woman spoke about how she was beaten for 11 hours straight and how she is alive today because she had A.S.H.E to turn to. I was there when Chief Williams let the com­ missioners know that just the night before a woman needed help and that he knew who could help her: A Safe Home For Everyone. And I was there to tell them about a young woman that tried to make it on her own and did not know where to turn to for help and she was MURDERED. Our commissioners were handed the stories of two women, one a SURVIVOR because of the Safe House and one who is DEAD because she had no place to turn. They were asked to read these stories. Did they read them?????? Or did it just not matter to them V?7T? They were even asked by myself HOW MUCH DOES A MURDER COST THIS COUNTY VERSUS THE PREVENTION OF ONE?????????????? Did they listen?? My grandchildren will forever live with the sight of their mother being shot three times twice in the face with a 30/30. Then they saw Dad turn the gun on himself. They will forever see Mommy without a face and Dad with­ out any eyes. Did they think about what the aftermath of Domestic Violence brings IF there are survivors???? Please, if every police offi­ cer, every EMT, every para­ medic, every ER doctor, every ER nurse and every ER tech would let your elected officials know Domestic Violence does not affect just the women and the children. Tell them that it is you that have to live with the sights. • Tell them what Domestic Violence brings, that it is you • who pray for new jobs after seeing a young woman left in a pool of blood with her children trying to wake her up. It is you who carry out these innocent victims away from the horror. It is you who answer call after call silent­ ly praying NOT ANOTHER ONE. If everyone who deals with the aftermath of Domestic Violence every Firefighter every teacher every counselor every daycare worker every mother who has to explain to their child why Aaron's Dad killed his mom or how did Mariah's Mom die would just make a call to your County Commissioners Office and say: "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH I CARE!! HELP STOP THE VIOLENCE!! Support the Safe House; don't shut it down." Let them know you are tired of the visions these men leave for you of the beat­ ings and the murders and the sounds of the innocent children's cries for help. We all are affected we all are victims!!!!! I must comment on the recent decision our elected county commissioners made. Before I do that I need to let you know I do not work for A.S.H.E. but in the last two years I have come to real­ ize how valuable this orga­ nization is. This organization helps women help themselves. They help women who just want a safe way out WITH their children. These women want a hand up NOT a hand out. They want a life of inde­ pendence not a life depending on others. I know that A Safe Home For Everyone is grateful for any help that is given to them in any form. But I was in the meeting when the Safe House pled their case to the commissioners letting them know that they have made every cut possible and that they are out there fund raising and trying to survive with the cutbacks in grants Cindy Eller etc that are threatening them keeping their doors open. So (Editor's note: Cindy's to me when they award the daughter Monica was mur­ Animal Shelter $179,481 and dered by her estranged boy­ $8,000 to the Safe House I friend in her home, a crime agree with the editorial in that her two young children last week's edition. We do have to conclude that the animals are more important than the lives of our women witnessed. AS.H.E.'s shelter is named "Monica's Place" in her honor.) On Social Security To the Editor: The debate over Social security continues. Frankly, both sides have sometimes been loose with the truth. Lets examine some facts about Social Security. Fact: Social Security is not in crisis. Not now, not next week, next month or next year. It will require some "tweaking" over the next few years in order to pay recipi­ ents at a level comparable to what recipients receive today. Fact: Private accounts as proposed by the adminis­ tration will not "fix" Social Security. Even the President admits this. Fact: Funding private accounts will cost tens of mil­ lions of dollars. Guess where those dollars will come from. That's right, from Social Security taxes thus making the problem worse. Fact: Social Security is not a "failed program" as Mrs. Foxx stated during comments at the Lincoln Day dinner, nor is it "financially broken" as she also recently stated. Fact: For many of our older citizens, Social Security is their only source of income. ^ Fact: The "fix" for Social Security could be as simple as slowing (not reducing) the growth of benefits and rais­ ing the cap on contributions by high-wage earners. Fact: Social Security pres­ ently takes in more than it pays out, but that will change within a few years. When Social Security has required some adjustments in the past, a bi-partisan group of dedicated citizens appoint­ ed by the President and the Congress has come together to recommend needed chang­ es. My suggestion is that it's time to replicate that proce­ dure. Lets get the politics out of Social Security and make the necessary adjustments, thus assuring our citizens, especially those who depend on receiving their monthly Social Security check that Social Security will continue to be there for them, their children and grandchildren. Cullie Tarleton Blowing Rock Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available free of charge, for readers to express their views. All i takes is a letter to the edi tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and shoulc be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes Only the writer's name and community will be published Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson & jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Guilders Row doubles in size for this year's Christmas in July by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The 19th Annual Christ­ mas in July Festival opens in downtown West Jeffer­ son on Friday with twice as many vendors in the Guil­ ders Row area on North Jef­ ferson Avenue as were pres­ ent last year for the debut of Guilders Row. This group of vendors of­ fers handmade, original art­ work and crafts with a touch of fine art. These vendors also compete for prize mon­ ey awarded by the festival committee. New this year to Guil­ ders Row is Dan Williams of Old Fort with beautiful, handmade musical instru­ ments called the Woodrow - a unique handcrafted string instrument anyone can play with ease, whether or not they have ever played music before, according to Williams' website at www. thewoodrow.com. A Woodrow, Williams' site explains, is a cross between an Appalachian Dulcimer and a banjo - dulcimer in design, banjo in sound. Wil­ liams first saw one in Asheville in 1990 where they were called Rhythm Sticks. "The Woodrow," he explains, "is simply a redesigned and hopefully improved Rhythm Stick, which is rapidly grow­ ing in popularity among mu­ sic lovers." "The Woodrow is guaran­ teed for life not to warp or bow by virtue of construc­ tion and materials. The body of the Woodrow measures approximately 32 inches in length, 4 inches at its widest point, and 1 inch in thickness and weighs about 1 pound. Each Woodrow is custom-made and hand con­ structed with precision by Din Williams." • The name "Woodrow," states Williams, is in honor of Br. Woodrow Branscome of Jacksonville, Fla. who kindly shared both his car­ pentry insight and his shop for the birthing of the musi­ cal instrument. Explore Williams' web site for more information on this Photo courtesy of Dan Williams Instrument maker Dan Williams will be in Guilders Row at Christmas in July. amazing little instrument. Williams has been a mu­ sic teacher for over a decade and specializes in teaching beginners. He was a profes­ sional musician at Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tn. He learned his instrument-making skills from various old time luthiers and woodworkers and has been building musical instruments for 20 years. Among his creations are travel banjos, one- and twostring violins, travel man­ dolins, mandocellos, tone drums, and lap dulcimers. He participates in many music festivals, art shows and craft shows throughout the country. Look for him on Guilders Row this week­ end during the Christmas in July Festival. Also new this year to Guilders Row is Piney Woods Pottery of Star with Christ­ mas and decorative wheel thrown pottery made of clay. The folks at Piney Woods Pottery throw anthropomor­ phic shapes that will even­ tually be altered, added to, sculpted, painted and multi­ color glazed. In addition to whimsical figures such as snowmen, clowns and an­ gels, they create flowers, lighthouses and birds for bowls, plates and figurines plus a line of hand painted pieces and traditional ware. Look for some truly holiday style items. Other vendors include: • Thomas Lewis of Jeffer­ son with original sculptures. • Larry Counts of Cleve­ land, Va. with hand-tied BOONE-Area residents are invited to tour the new Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State Uni­ versity. The library will hold com­ munity day tours on July 14 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and July 21 and 26 at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Tours will last about an hour. Refreshments will be served. Participants are asked to meet in the atrium in the building's entrance. Parking is available on campus for a fee in the Riv­ ers Street parking deck, and in the large lot near Raley and Edwin Duncan halls af­ thing. We really appreciate our local clientele coming here for years and bringing out of town guests. The stock is always changing with new things coming in, so you will always find something new and different." "We're just going to keep finding unusual treasures and cool stuff," added Mi­ chael. Greenhouse Crafts is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from April 1 until Christmas. Call 982-2618. Photo courtesy of Christmas in July These are some of the creations from Piney Woods Pottery, one of the vendors this year on Guilders Row. brooms using jute and hand carved handles, spirit faces carved in various woods, and walking sticks with hand carved faces. • Terry Hunt of Seagrove (last year's winner) with hand turned pottery. • Gail and Sam Allen of Bessemer City with hand­ crafted jewelry of silver and 14K gold filled wire accent­ ed with natural gemstones, polymer clay and glass, fea­ turing dichroic glass pen­ dants, bracelets, earrings and keychains. • Sam McDowell of Statesville with unique wooden vases that feature patterns in grain. • Robert Flowers of Sum- merfield with wildlife watercolors. • Deborah Ferrandino of Lexington, Va. with hand­ made beaded jewelry and accessories. • Sam Haynes with dulci­ mers. • Harry Jarman with oil paintings. Other items on Guilders Row include photography, paintings, stained glass art­ work, metal sculpture, pocketbooks and jewelry. The Christmas in July Festival takes place Friday, July 1, noon to 11 p.m. and Saturday, July 2,9 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call 846-5855. Public invited to tour new ASU library ter 5 p.m. at no charge. is part of the project will be The new 210,000-square- built adjacent to the library foot, $40 million build­ following the demolition of ing opened June 20. It was Whitener Hall. funded by proceeds from the The five-floor structure University of North Carolina houses the library's 850,000 bond referendum that passed volumes and accommodates in 2000. A parking deck that growth for the next 10 to 15 years. The new library has 29 group-study rooms and 250 computer workstations, a 125-seat lecture hall and a cybercafe. For more information, call the library at (828) 2622188. ASU's dramatic new l i b r a r y Greenhouse continued from front page mid-1990s and those gardens add a special touch to visitors wandering outside around the stores and fresco church. They started with just Joanie's baskets and local consignment crafts, expand­ ing through the years to basi­ cally include anything Joanie liked and thought their cus­ tomers would like as well. With items from all over the world, Greenhouse Crafts of­ fers a wide variety of crafts and collectibles with the larg­ est selection of unusual plush animals in the area and some of the most unique greeting cards and picture frames. There are wildflower lamp­ shades, chestnut vases, wood­ en benches, classic children's books, toys,environmental ac­ cessories, garden sculptures, stained glass lamps, candles, holiday ornaments, jewelry and baskets from around the world. As the musician in the family—playing piano, organ, dulcimer, harpsichord, flute, guitar and recorder—Michael is in charge of the musical se­ lection. There are numerous folk instruments, which he can demonstrate, and visitors often enjoy his dulcimer tunes as they shop. There is a wide selection of music including traditional, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz and much more. Because they really like the Celtic heritage of the area, the Bells offer a nice selection of Celtic jewelry and collectibles. Greenhouse Crafts is a treasure trove a visitor can easily spend hours in to truly enjoy, or run in and find just that special gift or card. Ask Michael or Joanie for an idea, and they will direct you to the perfect item. "We have a reputation for having so much unusual stuff," said Joanie. "I think we will continue with a good This Hot CD Rate Will Sizzle For The Next 9 Months! 9 Month CD 3.55 % 'APY* Limited Tune Only! Get a big return over a short term with this limited time CD offer! Stop by the Yadkin Valley Bank office that's closest to you today so that you don't get left out in the cold this summer. •Annual percentage yield accurate as of 6/19/05. Minimum deposit of $500.00 required. Penalty mav be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. 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ABA conference room. 12 noon:The next bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is required. 7 p.m.: Ashe Democratic Party 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will have it's quarterly meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. County will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smokey Mountain Barbecue. The visiting speaker will be Hayes McNeill from Forsyth County. Wednesday, June 29 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ashe Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Uniform & Shoe Sale in the hospital lobby. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. Thursday, June 30 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, & Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at the Avery Senior Center in Newland. Friday, July 1 Thursday, July 14 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Cholesterol/ Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts. Cost is $15. Participant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. Friday, July 15 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 17 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 16 5:30 -10:30 p.m. Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Springs. Entertainment begins Funeral Home, in downtown at 7 p.m. West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy finger foods Saturday, and a DJ and cost will be $20 July 2 per person and $40 per couple. 6 p.m.: 2005 Harley-Davidson For anyone interested, a family Bike Raffle to be held in outing is planned that same downtown West Jefferson at afternoon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. the North Stage of Christmas at West Jefferson Park. The in July. Grand prize is a 2005 park shelters are unavailable 1200 Custom XL1200C two- so bring your own blanket, tone Sportster. Tickets are chair and picnic lunch. Cake $100 each. This event is and cookies will be provided. In sponsored by the Ashe County the event of rain, the picnic will Band Boosters. You need not be cancelled. Please send your be present to win. Purchase of money by June 25 to Andrea Classic Country at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale ticket is tax deductible. Winner Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, will be responsible for taxes North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. and tag on the motorcycle. Monday, All proceeds go to the ACHS band students. To purchase July 18 tickets, contact Scott Turnmyre 8 a.m.: Camp Med is a program at ACHS 246-2400, Andrea Reeves at 246-2307 or Terry Jones at 846-1283. Classic Country at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3 8:30 & 10 a.m.: Episcopal ParishoftheHolyCommunion will hold July services at Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs with Holy Eucharist celebrated. Coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office at 982-3076. 11 a.m.: Midway Baptist Church will have Tim LeBeau in concert. Pastor Steve LeaShomb and congregation welcomes you. Tuesday, July 5 11:30 a.m.: NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) will meet at Savory Chef Restaurant on Hwy. 16 N for the regular July meeting. All retired or present federal employees are invited to attedn. Wednesday, July 6 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Thursday, July 7 8 a.m.: Interagency meeting at Sweet Aromas. 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of ABA will meet for it's regular quarterly meeting with the New River Baptist Church. All committee members and pastors as well as visitors are invited to attend. Sunday, July 10 6:30 p.m. Claude Watson will be singing at Landmark Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie McCoy, pastor, and congregation invite everyone to attend. for high school students who may be interested in the medical field. Call 846-0781 for an application. This camp will be held through July 22. Wednesday, July 20 that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. NC VBS events Calvary Free Will Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Join them for VBS from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check into Messiah Me-morial where The Great Physician is Mending Hearts and Saving Souls. Classes for all ages. Welcome Home Baptist Church June 26 - July 1 Classes for all ages, beginning 6 p.m. for youth and 7 p.m. for adults. Fun, games, Bible study, worship and transportation available. Round Knob Baptist Church June 27 - July 1 Kickoff/ cookout on Sunday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Their theme is Lifeway's Ramblin' Road Trip with classes from 7 - 9 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Keith Elledge and congregation invite you to attend. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10-15 Come join us for fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Character with Jesus". Starts nightly at 6:30. Morning worship service and covered dish lunch will be at the Ashe Baptist Campground for VBS Kickoff on July 10 beginning at 10:30. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! Friday, July 22 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 23 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. 7 p.m.: Sugar Tree Baptist Church will hold revival Friday, July 29 services with a different preacher each night. Everyone 1 p.m.-4 p.m..West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 864-9068. for Creative Society Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p. m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal . Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. continued on page 7A THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~ Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! PIT Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Slop fov Prizes Entry Form Race Pepsi 400 Daytona International Speedway 07-02 -05 Race Winner Your Name Your Address. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their will be meeting atthe Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023, 2005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Ashe Party Jefferson Post / NASCAR Ashe Services for Aging. The Eller Family Association Weight Watchers announces Get your pit crew ready for the 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Ongoing Events TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson nop FOP PRIZES' PULES' 1. Must bp 21 ypgr? Qld pr older tP enter. 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entnes for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will <» the $20. B. BONUS I - ,NTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. 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Second Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336-846-7164 www.jeffcrsonpost.com Over 80 SUV, Cars & Trucks to choose from Stop in today to sec Marc, Phil or Roy! 336-667-6111 • www.specialtycarco@aol.com Let a great deaf far gaa and gear cretp. TZiice ^aif Special 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings 2 Liter Drink <|0 99 10 • West Jefferson • 246-7500 Please see our Friday, July 8Ul edition for the winner information for the Pepsi 400 NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the Pepsi 400 on Sunday, Inly 2°^ and olav the �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 PAGE 7A COMMUNITY NEWS continued from page 6A free information, make-up kit skin care. Call 846-0781. Carmichael and registration and fee is $56. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing - with people believing - the miraculous accompanied his ministry even to life being restored to the dead. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, RO. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The June meeting will be on June 13 at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Or Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging.Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the • last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944 for more information. Appalachian Newswatch meets every Friday and Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Topics covered include news and current events, activist group covering 9-11, UN, constitutional issues, chemtrails, environmentalism, New World Order, terrorism, RFID and more. For more info contact Dave at (336) 8772390 or write to: P.O. Box 76, Glendale Springs, NC 28629 Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 846-7898. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Friday and Saturday night from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in grades 9-12 who attend Ashe County High School, attend a home school or recognized education program. Contact 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night and you are encouraged to take the opportunity to take your youth on the Sunday night of your choice. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. NAMI, National Alliance for the Mentally III, meets the third Thursday of each month at 162 W.M.J.B. Blevins Rd.; just down the steps from the new Behavioral Health Center building. The family support group meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For further information, call Jim Weaver at 384-1074. the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. For details, call 9829585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, get all the facts. We offer free pregnancy tests with results in minutes. All our services at the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center are free and confidential. We are located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson. Our hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. until the first of the new year. For more info, call 846-4100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Marjorie Fishel is Liberty grad Lynchburg, VA - Marjorie Fishel of Grassy Creek recently graduated from Liberty University. Fishel received a BSN degree in nursing. Liberty University is a private, Christian lib­ eral arts university in Lynchburg, Virginia. + American Red Cross This summer, the American Red Cross will be giving wrist­ bands to all present­ ing donors. The front of the wristband reads "GIVE BLOOD + GIVE LIFE" and the back of the wristband features the American Red Cross name. Ashe Party County JOHN DEERE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE™ Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in Johnson City, TN - Local witnesses from Jefferson and the surrounding area will be attending and participat­ ing in one of two three-day "Godly Obedience" District Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses in Johnson City, TN. These two events will be on consecutive weekends, July 15-17 and July 2224, 2005 at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The conven­ tions begin Friday at 9:30 a.m. Andrew Horvath, an elder with the Jefferson congregation, will speak on the subject "Youths - Are Your Goals Leading You to Success?" A total of approximately 8,800 delegates from west North Carolina, southeast Kentucky, east Tennessee, southwest Virginia and southwest West Virginia will be attending the con­ ventions. The program promises something for everyone, young and old, Witnesses and non-Witnesses alike. Of special interest will be the keypote address, "Follow the Model in Your Obedience to God". This discourse will set the tone for the convention and highlight a core tenet of the Witnesses: Following the example and teachings of Jesus Christ results in a happier way of life. Practical advice for families will also be presented. The program will focus on how the hus­ band, wife, and children who observe godly princi­ ples will make their family happier and will help avoid the breakdown and disarray experienced by many fami­ lies today. The convention will be a major topic of conversation after the program, when many of the attendees are dining with their families and friends and preparing for the next day's sessions. The influx of friendly faces does not go unnoticed by others. During a previous series of conventions, a hotel sales manager said to a Witness: "You people are our very favorite group. You are so well behaved com­ pared with any other group. The maids all comment on how nicely they are treated and how they receive tips. In fact, everyone wants to work the weekend you are here!" Another hotel representa­ tive commented: "Jehovah's Witnesses are the easiest group to work with." The program is just one of a national series of more than 200 conventions presented by Jehovah's Witnesses throughout the United States. It is entirely based on the Holy Bible. All seats are free of charge and no collections will be taken. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at 828-645-3884. Campbell University confers degrees Campbell conferred 815 degrees at the commencement services on Monday, May 9, on the Academic Circle in front of the D. Rich Memorial Building. Dr. R. Kirby Godsey, president of Mercer University, delivered the commencement address. Founded in 1887, Campbell University is North Carolina's second largest private institution of higher education and the second largest Baptist university in the world. Located in Buies Creek,NC, just east of the center of the state, Campbell combines academic excellence and Christian commitment. Receiving a B£> degree was Amber Blevins of West Jefferson. Amber was also named to the Dean's List for the spring 2005 semester. WEAVER EQUIPMENT Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Local minister to speak at convention COVER MORE GROUND FOR LESS. Gator CX UNTIL JANUARY 2007 $200 OFF NO INTEREST NO PAYMENTS' NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON by Judicial Sales Procedures Jin Rttvts • VAHKOY 4 RIEVM, PU.C, Anowm 202 EAJT MAW STRUT, P 0DRAWS 67, Wut A""**, NOWTM CAXOUIA 28694 (136)246-7172 • FAX (336)246-5966 - |lm®iannoyandreevaa com STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS owned by the Town of West Jefferson $1,499' There is located on the above-described property a commercial building, containing approximately 3,685 square feel with a lobby area, conference room, 2 offices, • break room,' vestibule, bank vault, restrooms and mechanical room. 4320 w/loader 0% FINANCING FOR 36 MO.' VALUABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY by Judicial Sales Procedures Pursuant to a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson at its regular meeting held on Thursday, 5 May 2005, the undor9igned will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the location of the property being sold, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 8th day of July, 2005, the lands conveyed to the Town of West Jefferson In that certain deed from First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, dated 25 August, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 301, at page 1611, the same lying and being in West Jefferson Township, the Town of West Jefferson, Asho County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe located at the intersection of the western right of way line of South Jofferson Avenue (US Highway 221) and the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road and running thence with the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road S 73 deg. 00' 14" W 182.15 feet to an existing iron pipe, the southeast corner of United Landmark, Inc.; thence with the eastern line of United Landmark, Inc. N 17 deg. 10' 44" W 149.96 feet to an existing Iron pipe in the southern line of Prefco V Limited Partnership; thence with the southern line of Prefco V Limited Partnership N 72 deg. 58' 35" E 182.59 foot to an oxisting iron pipe in the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221); thence with the western right of way line of South Jefferson Avenue S 17 deg. 00' 40" E 150.05 foot to an existing iron pipe, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0.628 acre, more or less, according to the survey by Henry Munroe Hobson, RLS, Andrews & Hobson, dated July 29, 2002. • " i Gator TS MOO OFF Conveniently located in Downtown West Jefferson at intersection of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221 Business) and Buck Mountain Road. 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OFF ALL FISHING RODS! • 207o Off Pentax Binoculars _50L0Citn_ 2010 Hwy 07 West Mountain City, TN (423) 727-4101 �Tuesday, June 28, 2005 ports June 27-30 Diamond Stars Baseball/Softball Camp @ ACHS Directed by: Ronnie Pruitt and Bill Key 8:30am—11:30am Rising 4"' graders thru rising 9,h graders $40 pre-registration / $50 on day of camp Husky Cheerleading Camp @ ACHS Directed by: Rachel Shepherd and Anita Ferguson This week in local sports E-mail us: Editorial*' IrffVrsoiiPoal.roni Football camp paves way for future stars The 5th Annual Husky Football Camp brought together 83 campers for the four-day event. A highlight was a visit by 1982 NFL MVP Mark Mosely. muiu uy oiidiiu nu(jMii» by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter ACHS Head football Coach Dale Galloway hosted his 5lh Annual Husky Foot­ ball Camp last week, with a turnout of 83 campers for four days. This was the first year that the camp combined first graders through eighth graders together on the field at the same time. Galloway commented, "I think we had a good mix of working on fundamental skills and fun and games. It was really challenging to have eighty kids on the field at the same time; it can be a handful, but I really enjoyed it. "A highlight for me was a visit from former Washington Redskins' kicker Mark Mose­ ly, who was the MVP of the NFL in 1982 when the Red­ skins won the Super Bowl. It's a rare thing to have a kicker win the MVP award, and he now travels and does motiva­ tional speaking. On Tuesday he spoke to the kids for about twenty minutes about how he came from a small com­ munity in Texas where there were only 48 kids in his grad­ uating class, and how making your dreams come true is all about determination and a willingness to work hard and stay at it." Coach Galloway would like to thank the following people for their generous support which continues to make the camp available free of charge to the students: Don and MaryAnn Moore of Mc­ Donalds for sponsoring the T-shirts (printed by K & K Stitch and Screen), Michelle Galloway and Sonya Vannoy—the camp directors who handled all the paperwork and arranged the meals, Rusty Barr and Chris Barr for making the arrangements to get Mark Mosely to the camp, the Summer Feeding Program Staff at Mountain View Elementary School for providing the breakfasts and lunches, David Shew for stop­ ping by and spending time with the kids and explaining the process he went through for getting a scholarship to Lenoir-Rhyne, and to all the volunteers for making the camp free and a success. v ... _, Photos tiy Shane Hopkins The camper at uppfr left was clearly going deep with everything he had. Atier receiving instruction from Husky Head Coach Dale Galloway on placekicking and punting (below), the campers worked on their skills (above, center and right) during the day. Five Huskies first to take part in USTA tourney by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Five members of the Hus­ kies men's tennis team have become the first represen­ tatives from Ashe County High School to compete in a USTA (United States Ten­ nis Association) sanctioned tournament. Furthermore, Coach Logan Freeman said that it's the first time in his twenty-plus years of coach­ ing that he's had a player to enter a USTA tournament. Over the weekend, team­ mates Will Krider, Randall Pennington, Alex Graybeal, Anand Patel and ris­ ing freshman Chase Smith traveled to Surry County for the Mt. Airy Junior Tour­ nament, held at the Cross Creek Country Club and Mt. Airy High School. With the largest turnout ever at the Junior Tourna­ ment (68 competitors), Ashe County's representation of five was second only to the host school of Mt. Airy. Four players competed in the 16 year old division, and rising freshman Chase Smith entered the 14 year old brackets. Smith lost in his first career match to Mt. Airy's Brooks Mayberry 6-2, 6-2. However, in the con­ solation semi-finals Smith came back after losing the first set 2-6, to defeat Moore Woltz (of Mt. Airy) 6-4, 61. He would later fall to Chance Hall of Cana, Vir­ ginia, in the consolation fi­ nals 6-0, 6-3. Will Krider won his firstround match against Blake Meredith (Fancy Gap, Va) 75, 6-3. He moved on to the next round but was elimi­ nated by Boonville's James Wasson 7-6, 6-3. Anand Patel was defeated by Wilkes Central's Mason McGlamery 6-2, 6-2. Patel moved into the consolation semi's and lost to Blake Meredith (who'd previously lost to Will Krider) 6-1, 6-2. Randall Pennington fell to Graeme Baubert of WinstonSalem in his first match 6-1, 6-0. He then moved into the consolation brackets where he faced teammate Alex Graybeal. (Graybeal had also been defeated in the first round, by Robert Bills of Charlotte 6-0, 6-1) Pen­ nington got the better of Graybeal in a close first set of 7-6, but Alex came back to win the next two 6-2, 6-1. He was defeated in his third match by Justin Renegar (Boonville) 6-0, 6-2 in the consolation semi-finals. Coach Freeman said that he'd recently received six free vouchers that were sent out by the North Carolina Tennis Association to each high school to encourage more summer tournament participation. Freeman stated, "This was a really good experience for these kids. This is where you im­ prove, against tough compe­ tition. They did well—win­ ning three matches—for their first tournament, and it can only make them bet­ ter. For them to just get a taste has motivated them to play more and they're al­ ready looking forward to our next USTA tournament in Lenoir at Cedar Rock Coun­ try Club on July 15-17." The tennis team practices each Monday night at ACHS from 5 pm to 7pm. It is open to rising 7th graders through rising 12,h graders, and Coach Freeman would like to extend an open invitation to any adult tennis players who would like to come out and practice with them, as they will get better by fac­ ing better competition. �PAGE 2B JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 SPORTS Softball results 6/14/05 Dr. Pepper 19 def. Gambill Oil 9 Chris Taylor 3 for 3 Jerry Davis 3 for 3 3 Runs Scored 2 Runs Scored Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law 16 def. Dr. Pepper 6 K & K Stitch and Screen Daniel Griffee 3 for 3 Robert Dishman 3 for 3 3 Runs Scored 2 Runs Scored Dr. Pepper 23 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen Toby Trivette 3 for 3, 4 Runs Scored Nathan Colvard 2 for 2, 1 Run Scored 0 Dr. Pepper 14 def. Mountain Advantage Landscaping 6 Greg Poe 3 for 4, 2 Home Runs Andy Cheek 2 HRs, 4 RBIs Dr. Pepper 8 def. Little Angels Daycare 7 James Lefever 3 for 3,2 Doubles Shane Hilliard 3 for 3, 2 Runs Scored 6/23/05 Dr. Pepper 14 def. Mountain Advantage Landscaping 12 Terry Severt 2 for 3, 1 Home Run Andy Cheek 3 for 4, 2 Home Runs CRAWDADS BASEBALL Dr. Pepper 20 def. Gambill Oil 3 Ken Lyall 3 for 4, 3 Home Runs Jaime Arnold 3 for 3, 1 Run Scored FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Week #3 Softball Schedule Ashe Co. Parks & Rec Softball League Standings Tuesday, June 28 Home C«mc Schedule for Hickory Crovedods: July 4lh 7:00 pm July 5,h 7:00 pm (6—2) Dr. Pepper (4—2) Mountain Advantage Landscaping (4—3) Little Angels Daycare Little Angels Daycare 4 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 6 Jeff Brook, Game winning 2 RBI Double Joe Smith 2 for 3,1 Run Scored (2—4) Sherrie R. Hodges At­ torney at Law/ K & K Stitch and Screen 6/21/05 (0—5) Gambill Oil def. Gambill Oil 8 Mountain Advantage Landscaping 17 def. Little Angels Daycare 16 Ben Cheek 3 for 4, 2 Home Runs Shane Hilliard 3 Home Runs SAL Champs Mountain Advantage Landscaping 21 def. Little Angels Daycare 11 David Bowers 5 for 5, 1 Home Run Jeff Brooks 3 for 4,1 HR, 1 Triple 6/16/05 Mountain Advantage Landscaping 29 def. Gambill Oil Andy Cheek 1 Home Run, 5 Runs Scored Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law 18 K & K Stitch and Screen Dylan Poe 2 for 2, 2 Home Runs Cary Rousseau 3 for 3, 2 runs scored 2002 8c 2004 Little Angels Daycare 6 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law 2 Bat Hilliard 2 for 3, Game Winning RBI Stewart 3 for 3,1 Run Scored Mountain Advantage Landscaping 17 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 6 David Bowers 3 for 3, 2 Home Runs Jeff Pell 1 Home Run, 2 RBIs Little Angels Daycare 31 def. Gambill Oil Dicky Ward 4 for 4, 1 HR, 4 Runs Scored Matt Frasure 2 for 2 Little Angel's Childcare 10 def. Dr. Pepper 7 Joe Kemp 3 for 3, 2 Runs Scored Robert Dishman 3 for 3,1 HR, 3 Runs Play ball! 7 (A) Dr. Pepper vs Sherrie Hodges 7(B) Little Angels vs Gambill Oil 8 (B) Gambill Oil vs Moun­ tain Advantage Thursday, June 30 7 (A) Mountain Advantage vs Sherrie Hodges 7 (B) Dr. Pepper vs Gambill Oil 8 (A) Dr. Pepper vs Little An­ gels 8 (B) Gambill Oil vs Sherrie Hodges FIREWORKS "Columbus Catfish" Tickets Start at $6.00 • $1.00 Off Kids & Seniors Hickory Crawdads LP Frans Stadium 1st Right on 321 After Catawba River in Hickory 1-800-488-DADS visit online: www.hickorvcrawdads.com Z'-... •<[ zV(/N> *dj from m CHEROKEE 9. « Manufacturing W.i Makers of Santa's Stronghold™ Wreath Rings 1-800-798-9473 • Wreath Rings • Wire Baskets • Burlap • Digging Supplies •' Shearing Knives • Christmas Tree Baling Twine •A.R.S. Pruners • Roping Twine and Wire • Shade Cloth Flagging Tape Cherokee Manufacturing Wade Johnson 107 Craftsman Dr. • Morganton, NC 28655 828-201-2243 Cherokee Manufacturing Charles Watson 1276 Belmont Dr. • McMinnville, TN 37110 931-212-1451 •: �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 PAGE 3B COMMUNITY NEWS Local author tracks down ghost tales, will have signing Local author Donna Akers Warmuth has just had a new book published, Leg­ ends, Stories and Ghostly Tales of Abingdon and Wash­ ington County, Virginia. The book takes the reader on a journey through the fascinat­ ing history of Abingdon and Washington County through stories from oral histories, folklore, and the history of the region. Hangings, hauntings, preachers, spies, soldiers, elopements, and Indian at­ tacks are just a few of the top­ ics of the stories. The reader can meet the ghosts of the Martha Washington Inn, the Barter Theatre, the Tavern, the Virginia Creeper Trail, Emory & Henry College, and Saltville. The early settle­ ment days and the Civil War are vividly portrayed through tales of Indian attacks, the burning of the County Court­ house, Daniel Boone's travels, and the brave "Overmountain Men" of the Revolution­ ary War. "I enjoy writing about the region's history so that it's fascinating to the average person. Much of the oral his­ tory by which these stories were passed down through the generations has been lost. Combing through the older histories, interviewing residents and publishing this book was my way to help pre­ serve these tales," says War­ muth. Warmuth grew up in Abingdon and has eight gen­ erations of family roots there. She earned a B.A. in anthro­ pology from James Madison •mm LYTA of Abingdon and Washington County, Virginia jSHHHfe v '/ •. k *d < !r ,>jg' -x - .j •. • JS . - . P .mV . . to KWfc . , , Photo by Linda Burchette 'I',,/ ® -J V t I t£ai - " i2J> - Ashe County High School students in the Masonry II class this past year built an attractive |J * and functional 52-foot rock wall to help protect the "old" shelter at Ashe County Park from erosion of the bank behind the building. A plaque in the center will recognize the class. - Those working on the wall were, l-r, instructor James Sechrest, Dustin Long, Steven LeaShomb, Mike Adams, Cody Sullivan, Nathan Rhodes, Josh Severt, and Ashe County Parks and Rec Director Joe Boccardy. Not pictured is Jacob Toliver. Students build new park wall Donna Akers Warmutb University and graduated with honors and a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Historic Preservation from the University of Vir­ ginia. She lives near Boone (just outside Ashe County) with her husband Greg (con­ troller at AEV in Jefferson), 6-year-old son, Owen and 10- month-old son, Riley. She has taught as an adjunct instruc­ tor at Appalachian State, and conducts writing workshops for adults, teachers, and stu­ dents. She was been published in Now & Then, Branches, and Smoky Mountain Living, and has won awards in the Virginia Highlands Festival BUSINESS REVIEW Reader Ads In This Section Prepared By Contract Advertising, Inc. €2005 All Riglits Reserved. Alohas Seafood Company If you have not yet discovered Alohas Seafood Company, located in Wilkesboro at 3600 West Higfiway 268, phone (336) 921-2770, you are missing one of the most pleasant seafood experiences this area has to offer. When you dine at Alohas Seafood Company, you will enjoy deliciously prepared food in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Their extensive menu includes a variety of fresh local seafood cooked to perfection. There is only one place with fresher fish than those served at Alohas Seafood Company—and that's the ocean! They prepare each delectable fish specialty with supreme care to preserve its most delicate flavors. Their uncompromising standards have earned for them a large number of patrons who return time and time again. You'll appreciate the friendly, personalized service and the consistently attractive way the savory entrees are presented. The elegance and warmth of the surroundings further enhances a delightful dining experience. Order from an impressive array of delicious seafood specialties that includes lobster, shnmp. scallops, stuffed flounder, filet of sole and much more. Regardless of your selection, you're sure to agree that Alohas Seafood Company is a dining experience you won't want to miss. Blue Ridge Golf Car & Utility Vehicles Steve Warner & Jay Richey, Owners If your golf car has you toting the bag, contact Blue Ridge Golf Car & Utility Vehicles, located in West Jefferson at 310 Beaver Creek School Road, phone (336) 219-0100. These professionals offer an expert repair and reconditioning service on aH makes and models of gotf cars. Their factory-trained technicians will have your car up and running in no time. Blue'Ridge Golf Car & Utility Vehicles carries a complete line of parts and accessories for golf cars. While you are there, you may want to test drive one of their new XRT1500 four-wheel drive utility vehicle by Club Car golf cars that are backed by excefent service and the best warranty in the utility business. They offer new and used cars. Their golf cars are excellent for business use at apartment complexes, mobile home parks, hospital grounds and amusement parks. The XRT 1500 has the best climbing and brakinq ability and s powered by a 20-horsepower Honda gas engine or 20-horsepower Kulbofa 3-cylinder diesel engine. Visit Blue Ridge Golf Car & Utility Vehicles today and let them complete your golf ensemble or utility vehicle needs with a new Club Car golf car. It could even help to improve your golf score, and give you the confidence of a real pro. Call 219-0100. or e-mail BRGCUVI@earthlink.net for the newest inventory selection. Eastern Computer Repair Robert Sheets, Owner • Serving Ashe, Watauga & Wilkes Counties Since 1984 Businesses both large and small live by the phrase "time is money"and can't afford to be faced with computer "downtime" due to software or hardware problems. The professionals al Eastern Computer Repair, located in Fleetwood at 13765 U.S. Highway 221 South, phone (336) 877-2460. are computer specialists who offer the support and service needed to keep your system up and runninq In addition. Eastern Computer Repair serves residential customer's needs. In today's hiqhly competitive and technical world, computers have become a vital part of our success. Protect your valuable tor sysiem cnDOWJ uy HID mmitahte mm. rwiiy ompuier cuctom rh^WArt hw this leyuiauic firm. Alona with Dreventive •maintenance Eastern Computer ——T" Repair offers' a complete line of computer support services. Don't take chances on employing technicians who guess at the solution to your computer problems These professional consultants will determine and correct the problem for your business in the shortest time possible. They also host ezstreak.net. a high-speed Internet service. .. .. .. . Drawing upon their years of experience m this highly technical field. Eastern Computer Repair can turn downtime into productivity ffersonalized, professional systems analysis is only one of the many reasons they are so well-known among successful businesses in this area. ALSO IN YOUR COMMUNITY WEST PARK DETAIL, located In North Wilkesboro at 1419 West Park Lane, phone (336) 838-8560, offers auto detailing for any type of vehicle. BRIDAL TRADITIONS, located in North Wilkesboro at 23 Sparta Road, in North Park Center, phone (336) 667-5423, specializes in all bridal needs and special occasion gowns. LINE-X OF BOONE, NC. located in Boone at 441 East King Street, phone (828) 264-4444, specializes in bedliners. They offer 90 days same as cash. NEW RIVER OUTFITTERS, located in Scottville at 10725 Highway 221 North, inside New River General Store, phone (336) 982-9192, specializes in canoeing trips on the New River. SPRUCE HILL APARTMENTS, located in West Jefferson at 400 Locust Street, phone (336) 246-9163, specializes in one-bedroom apartments with comfortable living and convenience. STAMPER & HAYNES SALVAGE, located in McGrady at 354 Longbottom Road, phone (336) 670-2207. specializes in quality used auto parts for your vehicle. BLUEMOON GUITARS & MUSIC, located in West Jefferson at 210 South Jefferson Avenue, phone (336) 246-3275, features a wide variety of musical instruments and accessories. WEST JEFFERSON AUTO AUCTION located in West Jefferson at 181 Beaver Creek Church Road, phone (336) 246-2212, specializes in auto auctions. They have been serving the community for 24 years Creative Writing contest and High Country Writers. Warmuth is also the au­ thor of Boone and Blowing Rock collections of historic photographs and postcards. Her two other published books about Abingdon are Plumb Full of History: A Sto­ ry of Abingdon, Virginia, and 250 Cleaners Abingdon, Virginia: Images of America. Warmuth will be sign­ ing books and telling stories from her newest book at Black Bear Books in Boone, on Saturday, July 2, from 35 p.m. Legends, Stories and Ghostly Tales of Abingdon and Washington County, Vir­ ginia ($14.95) is available at the new Shoppes at Farmers Hardware and Black Bear Books in Boone, and through Warmuth's website, at www. donnawarmuth.com. Contact her at 410 Parkcrest Drive, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 268-0970, or by email at info@donnwarmuth.com. John & Marcia Kim, Owners Today, clothing costs more than ever before, but even the most expensive clothing won't took its best without proper care. By having your clothes professionally dry cleaned at 250 Cleaners they will not only look great, but they can last up to four times longer 250 Cleaners, located in Wilkesboro at 1919 U.S. Highway 421, Suite C, phone (336) 667-6666. offers a professional dry cleaning service to the people ot this area. Whether it is a suit, coat, dress, pair of slacks or sweater, their trained operators using the most modem cleaning techniques, will give your clothes that extra-special look. Your finest shirts, gowns and most delicate garments deserve their careful attention. In addition, they feature an expert alteration service lor both men and women Leather, suede, draperies, bedspreads and other specialty items can atso be cteaned by these experts. One-day shirt service is also available. . ^ ,. . . For your convenience. 250 Cleaners i$ open Monday through Saturday. Stop in soon and give your cfothmg the kind of care that will make it look great and last for years to come. Westview Terrace Apartments vieu Price, site Manager You'll be home at Westview Terrace Apartments, located in West Jefferson af 305 East 4th Street. Suite 6-A. Today, many people are fuming to the apartment for comfortable living and convenience. By renting instead of owning, vou can eliminate mainte­ nance expense, real estate tax and other homeowner problems. Today's apartment offers a variety of floor plans, both spacious and cozy. The buildings and grounds of Westview Terrace Apartments are professionally managed and well maintained at all times Plenty of parking is provided in well-lit areas tor your safety and security. These apartments are conveniently located near area businesses, schools and shopping areas. They 6fter you a real sense of privacy as well as convenience Westview Terrace Apartments features one- and two-bedroom apartments wrfh wall-to-wall carpeting, air conditioning and the latest in kitchen appli ances. They also have an on-site playground . . . If you would like worry-free living in a modem, comfortable atmosphere, look to Westview Terrace Apartments tor more than just a roof over your head. Call them at (336) 246-4757 to set up an appointment for rental information or unit availability. Their office hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. You'll be glad you did. Eastview Painting Aurel Tremblay, Owner • 40 Years Of Experience For a professional painting service, regardless of the size of the job, the company to call in ths area is Eastview Painting located in Fleetwood, phone (336) 877-2929 Give them a call anytime, and they wiH come out to your home or business to discuss your painting needs and give you a free estimate. They carefully analyze each job before the first stroke of the brush and recom­ mend any needed repairs. . . . Eastview Painting specializes in brush, spray and rafter panting for both interior and extenor applcabons. These professionals J < - be u ..M ..il KA orv4 IAIW lasting In orlrlitirfi thou rir> carpentry fuHy prepare the surface .toI painted .with power washing so the job .willl be attractive and long latrf.nn In addition, they do fJimAntrv fill cracks, scrape caulk and drywall repairs. They also otter waterproofing and mildew protection Quality paints work, wall, are always used. i can be sure that they will complete the work on schedule and with expert workmanship.They are fuHy licensed and insured tor your protection. _ tf quality pamtmg. price and supervision on every job are important to you, call Eastview Painting Al work s guaranteed, and estimates are given Please ask for local references Eastview Painting invites your incites regarding the many services they crffer Call today for more details at (336) 877-2929 Their years of experience and many satisfied customers are your grantees of a job well done. Whitetop Laurel Fly Shop Blair Barber, Manager Make your fishing tnp a success with the nght fly fishing equipment from Whitetop Laurel Fly Shop Ifyou're a fly fisherman and aren't farmhar with what they have to offer, you've been missing out' Located in Fleetwood at 13306 Highway 221,1-1/2 miles off Highway 421, phone (336) 246-3474, ths store «the fty fishing headquarters m the area Whitetop Laurel Fly Shop offers an inventory of fly fishmg accessories that can supply everything you II need for your fishing trip. Whether you're a Saturday fisherman or heading out for a week-long expedition, they can outfit you tor it. They have Hye bait available and are one of the only shops in the area to carry a large variety. They have minnows: crickets; worms including red. night crawlers and wax: spnng lizards; and helgrammrtes. They also have gold fish for your pond or fishing. Choose 'ram -eels and a huge selection of flies in all price ranges. Name-brand fty rods or custom-built rods are also available They offer repair on all types of rocfc and reels Waders, luggage and outerwear can also be found there If you're not an experienced fly fisherman classes are offered for fly tying and fly fishing along with instruction guides who will go oirf on location Call (336) 246-3474 for complete information. Besides the fly fishing equipment they offer, these folks know when the fish are biting and where you wii find them They know the fishing in this area, and they don't mind telling you about the best spots Make Whitetop Laurel Fly Shop your fty fishing headquarters and. while you're there, ask them about THEIR big one that got away1 Northwestern Fire Protection "Built With Integrity" • Serving The Area For Over 20 Years With a dedicated company such as Northwestern Fire Protection in the area, there simply is no reason for your home, car truck, boat, camper, office, factory or pubfic building to be ladang fire protection equipment. For the finest n fire extinguisher sales and service, call (336) 667-1626. or visit them in Wifcesboro at 1000-A Spnng Street They feature dry chemical. CO?, foam and haton type extinguishers for residential, commercial and irxfostnalbuikfings They also feature suppression systems tonotchens and restaurants and wrfl clean restaurant hoods Northwestern Fire Protection as extm gushers of most any conceivable size tor every possible use. Remember, the most expensive fire exfingj&her you ever buy may be the one you purchase after the fire. Annual repecfions. hydrostatic testing and recharging are all part erf this satety-onenfed firm s determination to have your extinguisher ready in case of fire. Fire training materials to help your employees respond effectively in case of fire are also available .. , Can Northwestern Fire Protection today at (336) 667-1626 and let them show you how to ncrease the safety of your home business or plant and reduce the risk to your tamrfy and employees. They are fuly staffed by professionals who are experts r all areas of fire protection and safety equpment phone (336) 846-1351. specializes in hair design, manicures, pedicures, massages, body wraps and facials. Watkins Seamless Guttering, Vinyl Siding, Replacement Windows & Metal Roofing BLEVINS ALIGNMENT & AUTO SERVICE, located in Jefferson at 5164 U.S. Highway 221 North Sam Watkins & Butch Watkins, Owners HEALING WATERS SALON & DAY SPA, located in West Jefferson at 6 South Jefferson Avenue phone (336) 982-2113, specializes in auto repair and service for any vehicle. DOLLAR BROTHERS METAL BUILDINGS, located in West Jefferson at 1624 Highway 163 phone (336) 846-3381. specializes in metal buildings of any size and type. They are family owned. LARRY'S SATELLITE SALES & SERVICE, located in Lansing at 9324 Highway 194 North phone (336) 384-4311, specializes in digital satellite sales and service. HIGH COUNTRY PAINT & PERFORMANCE, located in Boone at 1358 West King Street, phone (828) 26*0439 specializes in auto paint, industrial paint and general auto body supplies. Wll KF^ HOOD CLEANING SYSTEMS, located in North Wilkesboro, phone (336) 667-9110. specializes in restaurant hood cleaning, total restaurant kitchen and equipment cleaning services, and exhaust fans. ___ . A home is the biggest investment that most people ever make, and maintaining the value of their investment <s of prime concern. Ideally, decreasing operating costs while ncreasmg their home's value is the goal Ths is where Watkins Seamless Guttering. Vinyl Siding, Replacement Windows & Metal Roofing becomes a home owner's pnme resource These experts specialize in a variety of home improvements A roof leak can damage the interior and extenor stnx^ure Insufficient insulation can have the budget whimpering. Od and faulty windows are hard to dean and can waste valuable energy. 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Call them today at 838-9959 to inquire about other services they provide. �PAGE 4B TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 M JEFFERSON POST ASHE MEMORIAL HO < MR y \4uuiiw BiriJunti Ce/t icr K Ashe Memorial is the Hospital chat offe*s your family the hot environment avjilaWr foe the birth of your fh»!vi Whftt d t mifaflt • -I ofUfi i» pfiron* WhtfT the new dJJttwn if tb*family un h ifor/J fa iii/rmtfy ^ femfan, • Wbert Afom and Dad ran bcrtJ wtii their nrw amvat • Ih'Aere nrw beginnings art pcstibit* 1 tm ( T r * 1/ * H* * W We are proud to announce that the Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center will be opening on July 12, 2005. The birthing center is designed to give the mother, baby and family the best experience. We have designed three suites that will address the birthing needs and the family needs. Where Mom and Baby are our top priority, but Dad is taken care of too. 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This toi department, butac, emergencies, call® Hours are Monday and Ss IA at the Ashe C Form �JEFFERSON POST SPITAL TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 NEWSLINE PAGE 5B HEALTH TIPS Get UV Protection in Your Sunglasses When buying sunglasses, be sure to look for a label specifying what kind of protection the glasses offer against ultraviolet rays. They should protect your eyes from both UVA and UVB rays, blocking 99 to 100 percent of all rays. Glasses that are merely tinted without UV protection cause more harm than wearing no sunglasses at all. The tinted lenses allow the pupil to dilate, letting in more harmful rays. If you're unsure about your sunglasses, have them tested at an optical store or your eye doctor's office. Brisk Walking Better for Bone Density It's well known that weight bearing exercise helps build bone density, countering the effect of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. A recent University of Michigan study found that brisk walking was more helpful than walking at a slower, less challenging pace. Subjects walking at 110 percent of ventilatory threshold (the stage at which breathing becomes more rapid) increased bone mineral density while those walking at intensities below 110 percent showed little or no change. rd About The )ne Friend At A Time. ad '—a soft, foam pad that creates a cushion u can relax, knowing your mammogram will be i certified Softer Mammogram Provider. ike care of themselves, you might have to take t our new Softer Mammogram—one friend at ur urgent mission of saving lives. Health Information: Check the Source When seeking health information on the intemet-or anywhere else, for that matter-it's important to pay close attention to the source. One recent study found accurate and reliable information on sites such as those run by government organizations (.gov) and others recognized for reliability such as WebMD and Johns Hopkins but a great deal of misinformation on others sites located by search engines such as Google and Yahoo. For a more reliable and useful search, try a library database such as Infotrac Health Reference Center or the search engines at sites sponsored by well known medical organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or the Centers for Disease Control. Which Pill for a Headache? Which pill to take for a headache? For an adult, any over-the-counter painkiller should give relief. For children age 19 and younger, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended since aspirin increases the risk of Reye's syndrome, a life-threatening disease that sometimes occurs after a viral infection. Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) all have an anti-inflammatory action and are useful for sore muscles as well as pain and fever. Acetaminophen will reduce pain and fever but is not anti-inflammatory. Whatever the medication, take no more than the label indicates. Using any over-the-counter pain medication more than twice a week can inhibit production of the body's natural painkillers and lead to rebound headaches. Different Fiber fpr Different Strokes Dietary fiber has proven health benefits, regardless of the food sources. A recent study indicated, however, that fruit fiber and cereal fiber are most beneficial for reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). In a study analyzing data from 91,058 men and 245,186 women, researchers found a 30 percent reduced risk of heart disease for each 10-gram increase in fruit fiber and a 25 percent reduced risk for each 10-gram increase in cereal fiber. 'In contrast, vegetable fiber was not associated with CHD incidence or mortality," the authors wrote. Vegetable fiber has other demonstrated health benefits. And aside from the fiber, vegetables have nutrients that protect against heart disease, hypertension and other illnesses. IENDS FOR LIFE I MOUNTAIN FAMILY * CARE CENTER Enriched Bread? It's Really Pretty Poor In refining flour, processors remove not only the fiber but about 30 of the most important nutrients, including essential fatty acids and most of the vitamins and minerals. "Enriched" flour, by law, must add back only five of these nutrients-iron, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and folic acid. To get the fiber that is present in one slice of whole grain bread, you have to eat eight slices of white bread. Fractures More Likely in Children A child who suffers a severe ankle or foot injury is more likely to have a fracture than a sprain, whereas the reverse is true for an adult. The growth plates of young bones are weaker than the calcified bones, ligaments and tendons surrounding them. F l u f f i n g a f 3 e a u t i f u l , JCealthiV - S m i l e on tF[e f a c e s o f C Z s l j e S o u n t p • Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Crowns and Bridges • Root Canals • Surgery • Partials and Dentures ACCEPTING KIDS! e Memorial Hospital / of non-emergency services such as the 3r conditions, including any needed injectioas. Iso provided for sports and commercial ents. Serious conditions will still need to be lergency department, and the center will not ions that need to be managed by a family not an extension of the hospital emergency lat fits the need of non-emergency care. For true directly to the hospital emergency department. jgh Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. y, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1 at the Top Dog Clinic, ;y Middle School in Warrensville. nformation, call 384-6322. FRANCIS X. AMATO III, DMD W. Clay Church, DDS Ashe Memorial Hospital Suite 1 • Jefferson • 246-7473 Give your family the gift of a beautiful healthy smile- Call today! Providing a broad range of services designed to improve the quality of life for older adults, enhance their dignity and help them maintain their independence at home. Board Certified Nurse Aide Home Delivered Meals Intergenerational Day Care Volunteer Opportunities Information and Referral Congregate Meals Adult Day Health Care Group Respite Senior Center Activities Senior Housing %/ Certificates of Accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Healthcare �1'AGK 6 B TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADUNES 140-Help Wanted Director/Coordinator, 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization Will provide overall leadership in accord­ ance with the direction, policies, and objectives of the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Board of Directors. Will report to the president and executive committee of the Board. 140-Help Wanted NURSE 290-Horses & Livestock (Position For Sale: Registered 743-50-TBA/Nurse) Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. Open Until Filled. . old. Rides and easy Full Time position with keeper. Call New River Behavioral 336-977-9309 for Healthcare Service more information . Provision, work base Alleghany County. Duties include working 300closely with the Miscellaneous psychiatrist in handling BUYING OR medication, clinic SELLING? functions, drawing BANK ON THE blood, taking vital JEFFERSON POST signs, consulting and CLASSIFIEDS. monitoring of client conditions. Work CD Collection: Hours: 8-5 50 Country, Rock, PopMon & Wed. Mostly greatest hits. w/flexibility on $100. Call for list of remaining hours. CD's. Will provide leadership for fund raising and (Friday 9:00 am) public relations Friday s paper program. Works with (Wednesday the Fund raising 9:00 am) Committee to establish fund raising strategy Minimum 336-977-9459 IMPORTANT and assists with requirements: INFORMATION implementation. Will Graduation from a For Sale represent the 1904 State accredited school Char Broil Gas Grill In the case of an error Ashe Courthouse of nursing and one $60. 6-Ft. Beige Patio on our part, credit will Preservation Organiza­ year experience in Umbrella $50. be given for the first in­ tion to interested psychiatric nursing. 336-877-4244 correct run only. The communities, Must be licensed by Jefferson Post is not churches, foundations, the N.C. Board of Sega Dreamcast, like responsible for incor­ civic leaders, agencies, Nursing to practice new, with 35 games! rect copy submitted by etc.; and provide, as a registered nurse Plus 8 controllers the advertiser or visibility of the 1904 in North Carolina. (4 never used, in box), for typographical errors Courthouse Hiring salary: grade 4 VMU memory cards, which do not lessen the Preservation Organiza­ 67-69 Salary Range 4 rumble packs, & value of the ad. tion in the surrounding $32,796 -$49,488 4 controller extension area. Will coordinate Submit state cables. Games include: Mail orders should be these activities with application to: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, sent with payment to: board members. Will Alleghany Employment Super Bust-a-Move 4, report regularly to the Security Commission, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi Classified Advertising board staying fully P.O. Box 996, Sparta and 30 Others. $250 The Jefferson Post informed of the NC 28675. 336-977-9459 PO Box 808 activities of the board Criminal Records West Jefferson, NC and it's committees. check and preemploySports Card 28694 Will serve as ment drug testing is Collection: required. communication link 1,000+Basebail, • (We accept personal between various Football, Basketball & check. Visa or Master committees and to the Hockey cards from the Semi-skilled Carpenter Card) local media. Will 1980's to now. Mostly with own tools & coordinate duties of stars and semi-stars transport to help Site Telephone: volunteers and any including: Barry Bonds, Superintendent. (336) 846-7164 other temporary Derek Jeter, Alex Willing to learn. Fax: employees, as needed. Rodriguez, Rickey Call 336-657-1184 or (336) 846-7165 Will assist president in Henderson, Nolan 336-982-5428. preparation of agenda Ryan. Peyton Manning, e-mail: for board meetings. Tom Brady, Donovan 260-Garage/Yard classified @ jeffersonpost.c Must have a solid McNabb, Randy Sales om background in fund Moss,Jerry Rice & Web: raising and grant more...$200. HUGE GARAGE www.jeffersonpost.com writing and a familiarity 336-977-9459 SALE with private and non­ JULY 1,3,4 30-Special Wedding Dress, size profit entities. Must (Fri.,Sun.,Mon.) Notices 9/10 with long train and have verifiable work 7AM RAIN OR SHINE beading. Paid $850, experience in these If you have left asking $200 OBO. areas. Coffee Table, Small pictures with us Call for description Desk, Knick-Knacks, PLEASE remember to 336-977-9459 Education: Associate Toys, Little Girls' come in and pick degree minimum, 4 Clothes, and a Ple­ them up. 310-Musical year degree preferred. thora of Old Junk. Will accept similar work BJM,"[Ik-n:JM}[• THANKYOU experience as a LOCATION We lease Pianos. 'Jefferson Post substitute for educa­ 608 North Main St. New & Used Grands. tion. This is a part time PUBLISHER S NOTICE: Jefferson We buy, sell, tune, All real estate advertising position, requiring 20 (Old Hwy 16, on the move, refinish & In this newspaper Is sub­ hours of work weekly. right going from ject to the Fair Housing Act rebuild pianos. Pay rate to be which makes It Illegal to Jefferson toward Acme - Piano Man advertise any preferences. negotiated, length of Ashe Park) 800-745-3950 Limitation or discrimination employment depends based on race, color, on negotiated contract. religion, sex. handicap, MULTI-FAMILY 330-Pets financial status or national Pay includes travel YARD SALE origin includes children un­ expenses as Did you know that if FRI. & SAT. der the age of 16 living with necessary. you are giving away parents or logal custodians, JULY 1-2 pregnant women & people Other qualifications: an animal or item , 7AM-UNTIL securing custody of chil­ Shou/d have you can list it for free dren under 18. This newsexperience in non-profit papor will not knowingly Household Items, in the Classifieds. accept any advertising tor administration, Should Call 846-7164 for Clothes, Toys, legal estate wfilch Is In have ability to speak more information Furniture, violation of the law. Our publicly, Should have readers are here by Miscellaneous informed fhnr all dwellings excellent skills in FREE KITTENS! advertised In this newspa­ relating to people in LOCATION per are available on equal 336-384-3233 business, religion, opportunity basis. To com­ 276 Joe Owens Rd. plain of discrimination call political and tourism Fleetwood, NC HUD toll-free at opportunities. Ability to 340-Sporting 1/4 Mile Up State 1-800-669-9777. write clearly Familiarity The toll-telephone number Road Goods & for the hearing impaired is with Ashe County and Equipment 1-800-927-9275. YARD SALE the 1904 Ashe FRI. JULY 1 12:00 Courthouse Pres­ FOR SALE 40-Lost & Found SAT. JULY 2 8-3:00 ervation Organization MON. JULY 4 8Must be available Found In Ashe Gary Fisher Tassajara 3:00 evenings and Central Area. Men's 21 Gear RAIN OR SHINE weekends and for the Wirehaired Jack Mountain bike. Extra • meetings and events. Russell Terrier, Male, small frame perfect for Come Find Some Includes these duties White with Brown 10-15 years old. 2.1 Great Deals With and other duties as Patch over Eye, Not Primal Raptor tires, More NEW AVON and assigned, may work in Wearing A Collar. Call: Gripshift Gripper and office/temporary 982-9543 or 846-7164 DT stainless steel Everyone Is Welcome museum if needed. spokes. Navy blue Submit Resumes to: FOUND frame w/yellow text. LOCATION ESC at Family Central Upper Mtn. Research Comes with Vivian Osborne's in Person Only. Station in Laurel speedometer and bike Home Apply By 7-8-05 Springs. Male rack. Great bike...just 266 Davis Rd. Grey/White Kitten outgrew it! Valued at Experienced Grill Crumpler, NC 28617 with Flea Collar with over $400...selling for Cook evenings and 982-3722 Name Duke. Please $300. Call Deb- day­ weekends. Fine Contact time 336-846-7164 or m:likfll: Dining a plus. Apply 982-6125 nighttime KITS In person 102 North 336-384-4352. Have you found an Are available at the Tuesday's paper animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Small Black Fiest Mix, Lost on Mt. Jefferson Rd, On Sexton Rd. Call 246-7516 or 977-0067 Lost Small Black/White w/ Little Bit of Brown Female Dog found on Buffalo Rd near Wilford's Garage. Call 877-2990 140-Help Wanted A non-proft mental health organization is accepting resumes for the following position: a FT Technical Level Staff Member and a PT Relief Technical Level Staff Member for a residential facility In Ashe County. Experience working with SPMI Adults Preferred. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC, Att: Sue, PO Box 667, West Jefferson, NC 28694 RHA Health Services is Taking Applications for a Habilitation Technician to Provide Support to an Adult with a Developmental Disability in a Vocational and Com­ munity Environment. High School Diploma or GEO, Experience and Valid Driver's License Required. Call 828-262-5450 Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each Healing Waters YARD SALES Cosmetologist, Estithicans, & Nail Tech. We Offer Booth Rental & Commission. Apply Within or Call 846-1351 Advertise your yard sale in this space. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, Nc 28640 336-246-5581 RN/ADON Position Available Nursing Administrative Experience Preferred Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk Interviews by Appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! 1 time — »$9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 336-877-2330 WANT TO BUY SAWED LOCUST POSTS. 385-9031 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1996 Subaru Impreza 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: 13Yr Old 16 Hand Bay Gelding Racking Horse, Loads. Shoes, Clips, Parks, Good On All Kinds of Trails. $1850/OBO Call 336-877-4530 & Leave A Message. For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more Info. Classifieds make "Cents" "Cents make Dollars" Outback Sport. All Wheel Drive. 158,000 Miles. Good Condition $3250.00 385-1340 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. FOR SALE 1987 TOYT P/4 4 Wheel Drive, Extra Good Condition $1800 Call Billy at 877-2676 After 6 PM 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers 1999 Bandit Motorcycle Asking $3500 Call 977-1996 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. 2 Bedroom Apt. in Jefferson. Washer & Dryer Hookup-* 982-3988 or 982-3220 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 490-Houses / Apt. on Apts. for Sale 2 BR, 1 BA Nikanor Rd, West Jef­ ferson. No pets. $350 /mo, includes water & sewer & W/D on prem­ ises. Dep required. Call 828-898-1900 or 828-260-0923 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Jefferson Landing. 2BR/2BA, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat/Air. Ref. Re­ quired. 1 yr. Lease. No Pets. $570/month, 1 Month Deposit Req. Call 828-256-4066 or 828-310-1509 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments "Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK RESULTS! sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Little Classifieds... Mtn. Home in West Jefferson. 1 Level, 2BR, Full Basement w/ Canning Kitchen, Sunroom, Carport, New Storage Bldg. 1 Acre Lot. Great Location. $160,000 Small 2-Room House On Approximately 2 3/4 Acres On West JEfferson Mountain Off of Luther Lane $60,000 Call 704.574.6652 or 704.721.0690 Wonderful West Jefferson home, private & convenient; beautiful Mt. Jefferson view, large Great Room perfect for enter­ taining-features pine cathedral ceiling and atrium doors leading out to large deck sur­ rounded by azaleas, rhododendrons and more. 3BR/3BA, Kitch­ en, Large Dining Room w/French Doors &Brick Fireplace w/gas logs; paved circular drive1 + acre lot. $279,900 Call 336-846-2981 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1 LEFT-4 BR 3 BATH, WITH DEN & PARENTS RETREAT 1st TIME HOME BUYERS, LAND/HOME PACKAGES BIG RESULTS! Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent No Broker Fee's, No Orgination Fee's, No P.M.I.FEE'S, Free Construction Loans Why Pay More??? Save Thousands $$$ Only at Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 BEST BARGAINMUST SELL Land For Double Wides and Modular For Sale: Millers Creek! Rock Creek! Wilkesboro! Boomer! North Wilkes! Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers FHA LOANS: No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!; Limited Credit!! Credit Repair!! Have A Program For Everyone To Help Get You Started. 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Double Wide, Nice Lot, Nice Home In the Rock Creek Area. Includes Brick Skirting, Porches, Fireplace, Dishwasher, All the Popular Options. Buy Today With No Money Down!!!!!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Waiting For A Deal? Here It Is!) 1620Sq Ft Home. Quality 2x4 Horton Contruction, One Piece Fiberglass Tubs, Energy Efficient, 5 Yr Warranty $39995!!! Delivered And Set-Up!! Only Two at This Price...No Trade Ins. What A Deal!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 WHY RENT????? You Can Buy A Land Home Package With No Money Down Homes Available Already Set Up. Ready To Move In. Call Kent For Details Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Modular Display: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Up!! Come and Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage Land for sale. Check it out for a small piece of Heaven! marleylandinvestments.com Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care 505-Modular Homes for Sale LAWN CARE LAND OWNER S SPECIAL-0 DOWN Free Construction Loans Payments as Low as $175.00 a month We Loan the Money!!! 336-667-9364 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Beautiful .091 Acre Lot with Pretty View, Creek on 3 Sides, On Gravel Road off State Line, NC and Has Well. 336-385-1086 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks • $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 LAND FOR SALE! 6+ acres ready to build on. Easy access in Todd Area. Call Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 or 336-977-1855 "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Doughton E. Poe deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them the un­ dersigned at 1716 Little Peak Creek Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 28th day of September, 2005 or this notice will be New 2 BR SW Home Setup and Delivered Will Finance. Low Down Payment. Only $19,999.00 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 No Credit, Limited RENTERS WANTED!! 336-838-5311 Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 3 BR/2BA 2 Story Farmstyle House In Lansing. Town Water and Sewer. Forced Air Furnace. Small Lot. Priced To Sell at $84,500. Call 384-2560 Leave Message. 2,000 Plus Sq. Ft, 2x6's, Stainless Steel Kitchen Pkg. Setup and Delivered. Only $59,699.00 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent- Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 For Sale By Owner: 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Call 423-282-5046 Apartment Overlooking GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Mountain Citu Uncle HAS SUZUKI KING QUADS 700cc ON SALE FOR $6599,L<! Limited Time Offer. Call 423-727-8475 for details. Some Restrictions Apply: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Head Start 710 Beech Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 BROC Head Start Providing a comprehensive child development program for families in Ashe. Alleghany, and Wilkes Counties since 1965 BROC Head Start is seeking to contract for the following: Three (3) Part-time Bi-lingual Teacher Assistants (one in each county Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes) Positions advertised: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must be literate and have at least a High School Diploma or GED • Must comply with "Drug Free Workplace" policy and submit to random drug testing • Must furnish criminal background check and fingerprints upon request • Must comply with Head Start and NC Health regulations and other Early Childhood guidelines and regulations • Must participate in education experiences as they apply to position Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 • Must be willing to attend training classes and workshops to upgrade skills and self • Must have the ability to relate positively to children, parents, and other staff Contracted positions are part-time, 5-hour days (20 hours per week) within a nine-month program year. BROC Head .Start is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No phone calls, please. Apply in person at Employment Security Commission. �J EFFERSON P OST T UESDAY, J UNE 28, 2005 P AGF. 7B Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA at the county court­ relating to the title or house of said county at any physical, environ­ 10:00 AM on July 6. mental, health or safety 2005 the following de­ conditions existing in. scribed real estate and on, at or relating to the any other improve­ property being offered ments which may be for sale, and any and situated thereon, situat­ all responsibilities or ed in Ashe County, liabilities arising out of North Carolina, and be­ or in any way relating ing more particularly to any such condition expressly are dis­ described as follows: claimed. This sale is BEGINNING ON A made subject to all IRON AT A POST IN prior liens and encum­ THE SOUTHERN LINE brances, and unpaid THE VIRGINIA taxes and assessments OF SECTION PROPER­ including but not limited TY. SAID IRON to any transfer tax as­ SITUATE BEING THE sociated with the fore­ NORTHEAST COR­ closure, for paying, H NER OF THE any. A deposit of five HERBERT DILLARD percent (5%) of the PROPERTY AND amount of the bid or hundred fifty BEING THE NORTH­ seven ($750.00), WEST CORNER OF dollars THE CLIFTON whichever is greater, is DILLARD PROPERTY; required and must be THENCE WITH THE tendered in the form of HERBERT DILLARD certified funds at the LINE AND AN EXIST­ time of the sale. This ING THENCE S 23- sale will be held open 54.35 W. 167.99 FEET ten days for upset bids TO AN IRON STAKE; as required by law. Fol­ S 23-54-36 W 12.00 lowing the expiration of upset FEET TO THE the statutory CENTERLINE OF AN period, all remaining EXISTING GRAVED amounts are immedi­ ROADWAY; THENCE ately due and owing. WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD The date of this Notice S 67.37-46 E 40.39 is June 15. 2005. FEET, S 72-15-30 E W. Neill, 25.06 FEET. N 85-10- David B. Ells, 24 E 110.57 FEET. S Elizabeth MacKinnon or 87-49-17 E 54.93 Jon FEET, S 75-42-34 E John Valenti 57.16 FEET, H 77-40- Substitute Trustee Cameron 19E 32.30 FEET; 8520 Cliff THENCE LEAVING Drive ROAD AND WITH THE Suite 300 SECTION LINE, N 49- Charlotte, NC 28269 36-01 W 18.26 FEET (704) 333-8107 TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE WITH AN 05-70313 EXISTING FENCE N 49-36-01 W 125.89 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AT A POINT, N 50-47-02 W 104.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CON­ TAINING 0.630 ACRE. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 05-E-158 This the 20th day of June. 2005. Mary Lou Poe Administratrix for the estate of Doughton E. Poe EXECUTOR S - ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 05 CVS 4011 RAYMOND GURLEY COUNTY OF ASHE CECIL Plaintiff. SCOTTIE HOWELL. Defendant. LEE This the 28th day of June, 2005. PUBLICATION SCOTTIE LEE HOWELL TO: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above enti­ tled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: TO RECOVER COM­ PENSATORY DAMAG­ ES FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLI­ SION ON APRIL 19. 2002. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than July 26, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 9th day June, 2005. Having qualified as Personal Representa­ tive of the Estate of Celso R. Colli of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of Celso R. Colli to present them to the un­ dersigned on or before September 28. 2005. or the claim will be for­ ever barred thereafter. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immedi­ ate payment. of LEWIS & DAGGETT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. PA. Mara Colli, Personal Representative c/o Ramsey & Pratt, PA. One North Gaston St. Brevard. NC 28712 ATTORNEY: Michael K. Pratt Ramsey & Pratt. P.A. One North Gaston St. Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-4113 D. IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT W. PATRICK AND KATHY D. PATRICK DATED JUNE 7, 1999 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 240 AT PAGE 1781 IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY. NORTH CAROLINA A R T . A S K Happy Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post Come by our office located at S3 S Second Ave. • West Jefferson, NC F O R M O R E . For more information about the importance of arte education, pleaae contact www. AmericansForThe A rts org. call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. f" Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper.'' AMBRJC^S Want the latest local news, sports, community events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 K And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! differently... Great teachers do things ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CONVEYANCE IS A DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME •£ } Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Awards And Being more commonly known as: 292 Dillard Drive, West Jefferson. NC 28694 NOTICE OF SALE Da'ggett Wish that Special Someone a _ IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 05SP44 Pursuant to an order of the Clerk of Superior Court and under and DAVID D. DAGGETT by virtue of the power 285 Executive Park and authority contained Boulevard in the above-refer­ Winston-Salem, NC enced deed of trust 27103 and because of default Telephone: in the payment of the 336-765-7777 indebtedness thereby State Bar No. 13181 secured and failure to carry out and perform Call Sandra at the the stipulation and agreements therein Jefferson Post contained and, pur­ suant to demand of the 336-846-7164 to list owner and holder of the indebtedness se­ your business in our cured by said deed of trust, the undersigned High Country substitute trustee will I expose for sale at pub­ Business Services lic auction to the high­ est bidder for cash at the usual place of sale Directory!!! David 1195-Legals for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching-the nations The record owner(s) of the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Robert W. Patrick and Kathy D. Patrick. highest honor for mathematics and science teachers, awarded by the White House. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS" Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree­ ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep­ resentation or warranty For more information and nomination forms, please visit www.paemst.org. + Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics A Science Teaching <+7TTv *'c *$ o,rr use! TIMBER S0UITI0NS. IRIE i c w U % At Oldt Friends you will find I" all manner of primitive wares, "• antiques and country goods •II gathered just for you mm' 202 South Jefferson Ave m Commercial & Residential Construction jjpillp »Conventional Framing " .HDFdlCK WIST irfrmoN. NC 10 S. 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Parish ministrator, Barbara Squires, Nurses are practicing in con­ to an all-volunteer organiza­ gregations of every denomi­ tion. nation in rural, urban and The mission of ACHM has suburban settings in all ar­ been to provide support for eas of the United States and physical, mental and spiri­ around the world. tual health through a heal­ In January of 2000, af­ ing ministry to congregations ter looking at the health of faith. The Parish Nursing and quality of life data pre­ movement grew out of the sented by the Ashe County work of Granger E. Westberg, Health Council, A Healthy D.D. who served 45 years as Carolinians Task Force, a clergyman, teacher, and pas­ group of CHATs (Community tor in medical schools, teach­ Health Action Teams), un­ ing, and research hospitals. der the leadership of Nancy He felt that scientific medi­ Kautz, RN, volunteered to cine deprived patients of ho­ explore the possibility of de­ listic care by overlooking the veloping a Parish Nurse pro­ spiritual dimension of well- gram in Ashe County. They being. In 1984, Dr. Westberg felt that this program would be able to address gaps in community health by reach­ ing the hard to reach mem­ bers of the community with information, preventative education and as a point of entry for needed services. In January of 2002, the Healthy Carolinian Task Force, with fiscal manage­ ment by Ashe Memorial Hospital, received a $35,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation based in Princeton, NJ, through Faith in Action, to be used for pro­ gram implementation. The program has also received funding through The Duke Endowment Rural Church Division; three consecutive grant years from 2002 to 2004. A third funding source was a grant received Febru­ ary 2004 though the Sisters of Mercy Foundation. March of 2004, funding was also re­ ceived from Caring Commu­ nities, a division of the Duke Divinity Program. Historically, the money received from these fund­ ing sources was used to train parish nurses for their work in congregations and to maintain a central office. De­ clines in the congregational memberships through focus to other organizations in the county have limited the abil­ ity for this organization to continue. The work of the parish nurses will continue forward. Currently nurses are serving in Methodist, Baptist, Presby­ terian, Episcopal, and Catho­ lic churches in Ashe County. Each has a unique ministry suited to the needs of their individual members, and has developed relationships with­ in their congregations that will continue to go forward. The nurses are excited about the possibilities of this min­ istry going forward on an allvolunteer basis, and how the spiritual relationships they have developed will grow. At the closing program on June 18, 2005, board mem­ bers and nurses and staff came together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Ashe Congregational Health Ministry. Linda Sheridan, RN who is both a board mem­ ber and a parish nurse spoke about her personal benefits from this program. What this has been about for me as I think for many is a coming to­ gether spiritual- ecumenical­ ly a communion of our com­ munity to work together on a purpose for the betterment of our community. What a mar­ velous learning experience it has been. What a wealth of resources we have here in Ashe County, and how willing people are to share their time, talents, and treasures. Hope­ fully, we have started a small spark that will grow. At least we have started to share our community of faith. In the Service of Life Serving is different from helping. Helping incurs debt. But serving, like healing, is mutual. Serving is also dif­ ferent from fixing. There is distance between ourselves and whatever or whomever we are fixing. Fixing is a form of judgment. All judgment creates distance, a disconnec­ tion, an experience of differ­ ence. If helping is an experi­ ence of strength, Fixing is an experience of mastery and expertise. SERVICE, on the other hand, is an experience of Mastery, surrender, and awe. We cannot serve at a dis­ tance. We can only serve that to which we are profoundly connected. That which we are willing to touch. We serve life, not because it is broken, but because it is holy. —Adapted from Rachel Naomi Re men State warns salmonella poisoning on increase in N.C. Raleigh - Nearly five times as many cases of the foodborne illness Salmonella enteritidis have been detected by the State Laboratory of Public Health so far this year as compared to the first six months in 2004. The Lab has detected more cases of the bacterial infection this year to date than in the past three years put together for the same time period, indicating a troubling rise in S. enteritidis cases statewide. Surrounding states are ex­ periencing similar increases in Salmonella enteritidis. North Carolina's divisions of Public Health and Envi­ ronmental Health are work­ ing with other agencies here and in those states, as well as with the U.S. Centers for Dis­ ease Control (CDC), to halt the rapid increase of S. en­ teritidis. No common source has yet been identified for the North Carolina outbreak, so health officials are continuing their investigation. However, recent outbreaks of the illness in nearby states have largely been associated with eggs, as have several of North Caroli­ na's previous outbreaks. Beef, poultry, and unpasteurized (raw) milk have also been associated with outbreaks of this type of Salmonella. Salmonella enteritidis causes fever, nausea, abdomi­ nal cramps and/or diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours af­ ter eating food or drinking a beverage contaminated with the bacteria. Most people be­ come ill enough to see a doc­ tor, and some people must be hospitalized, a few with lifethreatening complications. Eggs can be an important source of nutrition. However, Salmonella bacteria can be found inside seemingly nor­ mal eggs. When those eggs are eaten raw or undercooked, the bacteria can cause sickness Lewis family reunion planned A reunion is planned for Sunday, September 4, 2005, for the family of Thomas Franklin and Nancy Ada Roark Lewis of Creston, North Carolina. The reunion is planned for 3:00 in the af­ ternoon at the homeplace of Mary Belle Lewis Winebarger, daughter of Earmon and Lois Lewis, on Highway 88 West in Creston, NC. A roverpd dish dinner with entertainment is planned. For more information, con­ tact: Mary Belle Lewis Wine­ barger by phone at (336) 3856737 or by mail 20410 NC Hwy 88 W, Creston, NC 28615; Gloria Winebarger Payne by phone (336) 385-1499 or by mail 20472 NC Hwy 88 W, Creston, NC 28615 or Karen Winebarger by phone (336) 385- 9359 or by mail 20470 NC Hwy 88 W, Creston, NC 28615. and even death. But, people can do a lot to prevent Salmo­ nella infection. Proper han­ dling and storage of eggs help prevent bacterial growth, and thorough cooking destroys the bacteria. To avoid egg-borne Sal­ monella illness, follow these food-safety rules when buy­ ing, storing, preparing, serv­ ing and eating eggs. • Don't eat raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, like cookie dough, blender drinks, homemade mayonnaise, or homemade ice cream (don't even lick the bowl!) Instead, use a pasteurized liquid egg product or pasteurized in -shell eggs it the food will not be cooked before eating. • Buy clean eggs. Choose Grade A or AA eggs with clean, uncracked shells. Open the carton before you buy and make sure that the eggs are clean, not cracked, and have been refrigerated in the store. Any bacteria pres­ ent in an egg can multiply quickly at room temperature. Don't wash eggs. • Keep eggs refrigerat­ ed. Store eggs in their carton in the coldest part of the re­ frigerator, not in the door, and use within three to five weeks. The refrigerator should be set at 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) or slightly cooler. Don't leave cooked eggs out of the refriger­ ator for more than two hours. When baking or cooking, take out the eggs you need and re­ turn the rest to the refrigera­ tor. Keep hard-cooked eggs in the refrigerator, not at room temperature, and use them within one week. • Freeze eggs for lon­ ger storage: break the eggs, beat the yolks and whites together, and put in a freezer container. Egg whites can be frozen alone. Use frozen eggs within one year. • Cook eggs until yolks are firm. Many cooking meth­ ods can be used to cook eggs safely, including poaching, hard cooking, scrambling, fry­ ing and baking. If you prefer soft-cooked eggs, use pasteur­ ized in-shell eggs (available in some supermarkets) or a pasteurized liquid egg prod­ uct. Casseroles and other dishes containing eggs should be cooked to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) as measured with a food thermometer. Serve cooked eggs and dishes containing eggs immediately after cooking, or place in shal­ low containers for quick cool­ ing and refrigerate at once for later use. Use within, three or four days. • Cleanliness is very important. Wash hands, uten­ sils, equipment and work areas with warm, soapy wa­ ter before and after contact with eggs and egg-rich foods. Hands should also be thor­ oughly washed after using the bathroom and after touch­ ing pets, especially reptiles, as animals can also carry the bacteria. Illness caused by Salmo­ nella enteritidis usually lasts four to seven days, and most persons recover without an­ tibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and some people may become ill enough to require hospital­ ization. Very young children, the elderly and people with compromised immune sys­ tems have an increased risk of developing serious illness, and should visit a health care provider immediately if they develop these symptoms. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intes­ tines to the blood stream and then to other body sites, and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. For more information on food safety, visit the US Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety Web site at www. foodsafety.gov/-fsg/eggs. html. To find out more about Salmonella,visit the CDC Web site at www.cdc.gov. le /veu> friend'. yflfoniMmrcnrthsfilH ^ 5 • Get 18 Premium Movie Channels! aprons dfHl HB® #wnME free I mite FOR 3 MONTHS! %anM IBwrofaimwfe ILfrth $1Q" ^| MONTH i^eMBgnnnte * 100% Digital Quality No Equipment to Buy Connect Four Rooms :• Free DVR Upgrade SamnfliBtsMl SmmfliedM MAGIC VIDEO MUSIC & MORE h h m M M ! * " * ' — * — M r - " — t o ,• » • > • • MM. totoHM Wto'tWMmiMIMwk-toto MM* rjl M'-K • 1 "' IM " 424 Hast Main Street Jefferson • 24(>-5(>()5 Warrensville 336-384-363:\ wm» Askb Itor—••««*» MkMM •—•1-irftHrn T«WiM n 1 !«»<• » —!•»(>•* ' Aitoal Costal 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumpler, NC 982-4060 • • • • • • • • • • • • • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Landowner Keith Black­ burn has made a request to the Ashe County Planning Board for a variance on Glen Bare Road to build a concrete mixing facility. The permit requested would also allow for placement of an asphalt plant. The potential of this Candidate announces race for Congress type industry is what resi­ dents are opposing. Blackburn told the board he has requested a variance to construct a cement plant to make concrete products, and that there was a mis­ understanding that he was planning to build an asphalt plant. However, local radio station owner Jan Caddell told the board of aldermen after the meeting < and it was reported the next morning on air) that he had asked Blackbum directly if he got the permit and then got an offer from someone to purchase the by Jim Thompson Editor See Asphalt, page 5A Festival, fireworks, fun! Photo Courtesy of Gwynlta Steele Town residents packed the Jefferson Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night to protest a proposed concrete/as­ phalt plant on Glen Bare Road. The board voted to conduct public hearings on the iasue on Monday, July 11 beginning af Y frm. Commissioners to talk asphalt by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hear in* formation about a proposed concrete/asphalt plant on Glen Bare Road in Jefferson during their Tuesday, July 5 meeting. Property owner Keith Blackburn requested a variance in order to seek a permit, but the variance was denied by the county planning board. The Town of Jefferson is getting involved through a proposed amendment to the town's toning ordinance in order to regulate polluting industries, and to seek an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for the property in question that is just outside town limits. The Jefferson Board of Aldermen has scheduled public hearings on the issue for Monday, July 11 at Jef­ ferson Town Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Residents are en­ couraged to attend the town public hearings in order to comment on the situation. The county commission­ ers will meet Tuesday, July 5 at 3:30 p.m. at Ashe Coun­ ty Courthouse. No public hearing is scheduled on the concrete/asphalt plant pro­ posal, but residents will be able to make comments on this or any topic during the public comment period that is scheduled between the business and general ses­ sions. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson. NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advprtising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jefTersonpost.com dassified@jeffersonpost.com editoriaJ@jefrersonpost.com Items on the commission­ ers' agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: County Plan­ ning Director Zach Edwardson with update concerning the proposed concrete/as­ phalt plant in Jefferson. • 3:50 p.m.: Emergency Management Coordinator Patty McMeans and Sheriff Jim Hartley with Criminal History & Motor Vehicle Re­ cord Check Ordinance. • 4:05 p.m.: County Eco­ nomic Development Director Dr. Patricia Mitchell with an update on the Appalachian Regional Commission. • 4:15 p.m.: Dr. Mitchell with an update on the wind energy discussion. • 5 p.m.: Public hear­ ing on the proposed 2006 Real Property Revaluation Schedule of Values. Tax Ad­ ministrator Keith Little pre­ sented at the last meeting a schedule of values to the commissioners. This sched­ ule will help the county es­ tablish individual property tax rates under revaluation, which will be released some­ time this fall. Items under general ses­ sion include: a resolution in response to House and Senate bills to amend the plant pest law to preempt local regulation of plants and plant pests; and a reso­ lution regarding increas­ ing the state cigarette tax to support county Medicaid relief Matilda Phillips of CWmmons came u> the Ashe Coun ty Democratic Party meeting Tuesday evening to announce •he is a candidate for Con­ gress in the Fifth District Phillips said, "As many of you know, I am a beauty con­ sultant with Mary Kay. She taught us that if we reach for the moon and miss, we will land among the stars She also taught us that you can eat an elephant one bite at a time. Well, that's exactly what 1 intend to do. one bite at a time, if necessary 1 will need your help because 1 do not know many people here in the highlands of the Fifth District, nor do they know me. 1 ask that you join with me to defeat that woman " Phillips is the second Dem­ ocrat to announce she would run in the 2006 primary, Kirkman of Winston- HarIeyL Schedule of activities Fireworks Davidson for Christmas in July update to be raffled on soldiers' life at 10 a.m., weapons demonstration at Don't miss this weekend 11 a.m. and presentation of t.h« l»th Annual Christmas (lnftn at noon. in July Festival in down­ • 1 p.m. period songs and town West Jefferson. There a replica Civil War battle are exciting activities and and execution by firing events for all ages to enjoy, squad at 2 p.m. The ladies including the reenactment will conduct a fashion show of a Civil War battle and a at 3 p.m. and information skirmish in the streets and will be provided at 4 p.m. town park. about Ashe County's role in A brief schedule of some the war. Programs cease at of the activities is as fol­ 5 p.m. but the public is still lows: welcome at the camp. Civil War There will be opportuni­ Reenactment group ties to tour the camp and • 7 p.m. on Friday a tents and meet the reenacsmall skirmish in town. The tors throughout the visit. program will be reviewed There will also be a raffle at 7:30 p.m. and then the for an 1860 model Navy re­ members will go on picket volver, and refreshments duty at 10 p.m. and continue sold with proceeds going to through 3 a.m. on Saturday. Ashe County Little League • 7 a.m. Saturday break­ Baseball. fast and officer call at 8 • Sunday concludes the a.m. The camp will open to visit with breakfast at 7 the public at 9 a.m. and a a.m., a period church ser­ drill and march are planned vice and singing at 10 a.m., for 9:30 a.m. Other morn­ camp tours at 11 a.m., and a See Festii<al, page 5A ing activities include a talk by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Mt Jefferson fireworks viewing cancelled Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Due to safety concerns. Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area has cancelled their 2005 July 4,h Fireworks Viewing. Demand for the program has exceeded the park's abil­ ity to provide a safe experi­ ence. The viewing area is adja­ cent to nearby cliffs. Although signs and present railings are designed to deter visitors, there are no true barriers to prevent visitor access to this potentially dangerous area. Mount Jefferson State CTiamber director resigns to teach Sarah Tugman. who has served as execu tive director of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce since July 2004, has announced her resignation. Tugman has accepted a position teaching biol­ ogy at Ashe County High School, and will start in that post in August. She will continue to work for the Chamber until July 29. "Sarah has raised the bar at the Chamber." the group's president, Cabot Hamilton, said. "She has Natural Area offers a wide variety of educational pro­ grams. In an effort to pro­ vide visitors an opportunity to visit the park after dark. Rangers will offer Astronomy programs during the summer of 2005 Participants will ex­ plore constellations, the plan­ ets. and many legends of the night sky Future nighttime program­ ming will include an Owl Prowl. Participants will be­ come knowledgeable of native owl sounds, and the folklore See Park, page 5A The Ashe County fire­ works celebration and Pickin' in the Park is scheduled for Monday, July the Fourth at Ash* County Park. The event Is free and open to the public, with donations being accepted at the gates to help offset next year's cost of the event. The music will start at 3 p.m. with featured musical guests the Grayson High­ lands Band and the Jellyroll String Band. The Ashe Coun­ ty Barbeque Festival com­ mittee will have a sampling of barbeque for the planned Labor Day Weekend Ashe County Barbeque Festival David Boone. Bert Dollar, and Jim Cain, festival orga­ nizers, will have choice bar­ beque plates and sandwiches straight off the cooker, with beans and slaw as sides A.S.H.E. (A Safe Home for Everyone) will be running all other concessions out of the main concession stand next to the stage. All proceeds from this concession stand will benefit A.S.H.E., a non­ profit, domestic violence sup­ port service to help with their shelter operations. Parks and Recreation staff have been working with Sher­ iff Jim Hartley and Emergen­ cy Management Coordinator Patty McMeans on a traffic control plan to alleviate the well known traffic stress that comes when everyone tries to leave at once after the fire­ works demonstration With help from ACTA, the Ashe County Transportation Authority, a shuttle will be running back and forth from the new courthouse parking lot to Ashe County Park. The shuttle will start run­ ning at 6 p.m. and will run until all shuttle guests are carried back to their vehicles. The shuttle is provided free of charge, with donations be­ ing accepted to go into next year's fireworks budget. Two See Fireworks, page 5A done an outstanding job and we will miss her and her many contributions to the organization." Crimcstoppers A $500 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person!s) responsible for a break­ ing and entering at Warrensviile Drug Store. This took place at 12:55 a.m. on Thursday, June 23. You may call Crimestoppers at 246-4188 or Det. Williqm Sands of the Ashe County Sheriff's Department at 219-2600.' by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe Countv "Hish School members of the Cans and Pans steel drum band and other students are selling tick­ ets for a chance to win a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle as a fundraiser for the band. Only 250 tickets are being sold, and there are still some available. Band members will be on hand during the Christ­ mas in July Festival this Fri­ day and Saturday in downtown West Jefferson with tickets. Tickets will be sold during the Cans and Pans performances Saturday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the North Stage, spon­ sored by Mediacom. on North Jefferson Avenue, and 1:30 p.m. on the Jefferson Station Stage, and tickets will also be available during the festival hours of noon to 11 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. until the drawing on Saturday Tickets are $100 each or two for $150. At the 6:30 p.m. performance of Cans and Pans, the tickets will be drawn down to four, and the last available ticket will be auctiooed. giv­ ing participants a one in five chance of winning. For more information on the raffle or to purchase tick­ ets. contact Courtlyn Reeves at 877-7888 Photo courtesy of Courtlyn Reeves This 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle will be raffled off during the Christmas in July Festival as a fundraiser for the Ashe County High School Cans and Pans steel drum band Holiday closings Due to the Monday. July 4 Independence Day holiday. Ashe County government offices will be closed. The county landfill and convenience cen­ ters will be open. All federal and state offices will be dosed for the holiday. The West Jefferson offices of the Jrffernon Post will be dosed for business Monday because of the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday. July 5 at 8 a.m. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Dancin' Debbies students to perform at festival Dancin' Debbies dance students performed their 2005 Disney Recital for three sold-out crowds at the Ashe County Civic Center May 2122. More than 100 dancers performt'd tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop. clogging, lyrical and pointe routines to Disney's most popular movie music, incli/ding Aladdin, Beauty ancj the Beast, The Little Mermaid and more. /Ashe County residents and visitors can enjoy a free en­ core performance of selected routines at the Christmas in July Festival AF Bank dance stage (below Ashe County Cheese) on Friday, July 1 from 5:15-7:30 p.m. and Sat­ urday, July 2 from 8:30- 9 p.m. Dancin' Debbies lyri­ cal group will also perform its moving lyrical routine to "Letters of War" as special entertainment during the Colgate Country Showdown on Saturday afternoon, also on the dance stage. This rou­ tine has been requested for performance all over the re­ gion. "We encourage anyone interested in taking dance classes to come to one of our performances. We will be taking registrations for next year's classes while our danc­ ers are onstage," said Debbie Little, owner/instructor. Dancin' Debbies recital featured dancers, singers and skits, including a special ap­ pearance by the Disney prin­ cesses and a fabulous castle that delighted each of the young dancers. "Our recit­ als are designed to showcase our students and entertain their parents - both have put so much time and effort in dance throughout the year," said Crystal Carson, dance instructor and recital co­ ordinator. "That's why we held three shows this year. We didn't want to turn away proud grandparents, aunts, uncles, or friends. The re­ cital is a celebration of these young dancers' talent and hard work." Dancin' Debbies provides high quality dance lessons for ages 3 to adult in tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, pointe, ballet, clogging, Irish, pom­ pon, tumbling, line dancing and musical theater. Begin­ ning, intermediate and ad­ vanced classes are available for competitive and recre­ ational dancers. For more information about Dancin' Debbies program or to regis­ ter for fall classes, please call Debbie Little at 846-7474. Lordy, Lordy Our Baby's Kevin Spencer 8c Friends to perform July 17 at Landmark Baptist Church Subscribe today to the Jefferson Post Call ioEvelyn at 846-7164 Connect Every Room To Great Entertainment And Save Up To *400 A Year! Over 145 Channels of Cable Entertainment • Includes Digital Cable, plus Free Family Cable on all extra TVs • Up to 20 channels of Showtime*, FLIX®, The Movie Channel™ • Up to 20 channels of Starz® • 45 channels of Commercial-Free Digital Music • Access to pay-per-view movies and specials, plus seasonal sports packages Super-Fast High Speed Internet Service* • Surf with speeds up to 5.0 Mbps. Up to 3x faster than most DSL services • No phone line required. No dialing In. Always connected • Share up to 6 e-mail addresses wtth your family New Customers: Order Both & Save! 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Intl., a com­ pany that includes recording, publishing, promoting and producing great southern gos­ pel music. James eiyoys traveling from town to town singing for God. He also enjoys meet­ ing people and making new friends everywhere they go. He joined the group in 1997 and has built quite a fan base with his beautiful baritone voice. His love for gospel mu­ sic continues to grow as more lives are touched day by day. He also helps run the office at Some Dawning Music Co. Josh joined the group in 2005, singing tenor. Crows love to watch and hear him hit those southern gospel high notes. He also works in the of­ fice assisting Kevin with the Some Dawning Music Co. Kevin Spencer & Friends have recorded three #1 songs! Their hit songs and fan favor­ ites include: "The Blood Is Still There", "If the Rapture was Yesterday","The Vision","Let's Meet by the River", "Let's Feel That Spirit Again", "Saved By Grace", "Oh What a Savior", "Come Away", "Sounds of that City" and many more! 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Lori and Daniel Brooks of Lansing announce the birth of a daughter, Teagan Brooks. She was born June 21, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center weighed seven pounds six ounces. ^BABY EWS Lora Osborne Parker-Worth wedding Melanie Joy Parker and Jonathan David Worth of Jacksonville, Florida, were united in marriage on February 26, 2005. Charles Saar officiated in the ceremony, which took place at the Ocean Breeze Conference Center, Naval Station, in Mayport, Florida. The bride is the daughter of Rev. Lee Parker Jr. and Mrs. Faye Parker of DuBois, Pennsylvania and Crystal River, Florida. The groom is the son of Mr. David Worth of Berlin, Germany and Ms. Retha Stansberry of The Villages, Florida. Linda Parker, from Indianapolis, IN, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Heather Parker, niece of the bride, from Pensacola, FL; Anne Worth, sister of the groom, from Chelmsford, MA; and Elizabeth Bernard-Polk, friend of the bride, from Dallas, TX. Adam McCann from Greensboro, NC served as best man. Groomsmen were Naphtali ben Yisrael from Atlanta, GA; Ronald Jason Pierce to study abroad Jason Pierce, along with Sayer, brother-in-law of the groom, from Chelmsford, ten other students from North MA and Nicholas Boyce from Carolina State University, Jacksonville, FL. Ushers were will be traveling to Europe Bartlet Polk from Dallas, TX this summer to study. They and Teresa Sherrill, cousin of will visit Sweden, Austria, the groom, from Charlotte, Czech Republic, Germany, NC. Greeters were Cari Boyce England, and several other from Jacksonville, FL and countries before returning to Leah Sherrill, cousin of the the United States. Jason is the son of Vel groom, from Charlotte, NC. A reception and luncheon and Cathy Pierce of West buffet followed the ceremony, Jefferson. He is a senior with music provided by at North Carolina State concert violinist, Zoriy University majoring in envi­ Jason Pierce ronmental technology. Zinger. The bride is a graduate of Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA. She is a Petty Officer First Class in the U.S. Navy and is currently The Ashe County Gathering Friday afternoon stationed at Jacksonville Piecemakers Quilt Guild will and Saturday, July 1 and 2. Naval Air Station. Ticket money will go to The groom is a graduate be selling raffle tickets dur­ of the University of North ing the Christmas in July cel­ the Guild to enable the Guild Carolina Greensboro, ebration on their Christmas to continue making dona­ Challenge Quilt. tion quilts for various Ashe NC. He is employed by D.P. tree Associates, Inc.at Jacksonville Members designed individual County charities. Christmas tree or Pine tree The drawing will be held Naval Air Station. Following the reception blocks which were assembled November 10 at our Guild and luncheon, the newlyweds into the fabulous quilt being meeting. The winner does left on a honeymoon to Amelia raffled this year. The quilt is not need to be present. For Island, Florida. They reside 82" wide by 98" long and will more information on the Ashe at 8017 Queensferry Lane, fit a queen-size bed. The quilt County Piecemakers Quilt will be on display and tickets Guild, call Brenda Cole at Jacksonville, Florida 32244. available in front of The Quilt 336-246-3230. Quilt Guild displays Christmas quilt Stephanie Trent The Wal-Mart Foundation is pleased to announce local winners of the Sam Walton Community Scholarship, Lora Osborne and Stephanie Trent. Lora Danielle Osborne of Crumpler is a 2005 graduate of Ashe County High School and will attend Elon University in the fall, majoring in human services. Lora's activities in high school included Beta Club, Marching Band Member of the Year, Outstanding Leadership Award in Band, Most Dedicated Member Award in Band, Clarinet Section Leader - 12 grade, Steel Drum Band "Pans n Cans", Junior Marshall, Class Rank - 6 of 194. and Governor's School East in the summer of 2004. Stephanie Trent of West Jefferson is a 2005 graduate of Ashe County High School. She will attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington this fall and major in premedicine. While in high school, Stephanie was active in JROTC, soccer, cross­ country and indoor track teams. She was a member of Beta Club, Rotary Interact Club and Spanish Honor Society. Sam Walton Community Scholarship is open to high school students and is to be used for their freshman year at an accredited US college or university approved by the Wal-Mart Foundation. Congratulations to these fine students! Wal-Mart Scholarship winners 25% MR 4<h of July Weekend .Inly 2"'1.3rJ & 4U at the National Guard Armory in Boone, XT Satuidaif & Sunday / Oam "7H**uta*t I OtX*H - 4fi*H ^ p.ne Art & Craftsmcn Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary from Beech Mtn Wild Birds & Animals Right Division Christian Organization, etc. Dale Shepherd with Warrensville UMC Scholarship Winners, Molly Fields and Jamie Roten. Not pictured, April Ravelin. Warrensville United Methodist Church awards scholarships The Warrensville United Methodist Church Scholarship Selection Committee awarded three new scholarships and renewed four at their meet­ ing on June 15. Jamie Roten received a $2,000 scholarship. He plans to attend Appalachian State University. Jamie is the son of James and Allysa Roten of West Jefferson. Molly Fields received a $1,000 scholarship. She plans to study nursing at Caldwell Community College. Molly is the daughter of William and Rhonda Fields of West Jefferson. April Ravelin received a $1,000 scholarship. She also plans to study nurs­ ing at Caldwell Community College. April is the daughter of Ronnie Ravelin and Susan Stamper of Deep Gap, NC. All scholarships are renewable up to four years as long as the student remains in good standing at their respective institutions. The following schol­ arships were renewed: Brittany Pierce received a $2,000 renewal. She attend­ ed Bluefield College for two years and will be transfer­ ring to Appalachian State University. Emily Ann Johnson's $1,000 scholar­ ship was renewed. Wendy Brown's $1,000 scholar­ ship was renewed. Jennifer Taylor's $1,000 scholarship was renewed. The Warrensville United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund awarded $9,000 to seven deserving students for 2005. The non­ profit corporation is a minis­ try designed to help as many of our area young people as possible. The committee gladly accepts donations and hopes to expand the num­ ber of scholarships for the future. Donations may be sent directly to Steve Davis, Treasurer, 1874 Island Ford Road, Crumpler, NC 28617. Off Hwy 321 - Blowing Rock Road: Turn at Burger King (Boone Heights Rd), then Right on State Farm Rd, & 1st Left on Hunting Hill Rd. For more info call 828-733-0675. Mtn. 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Saturday ~ 10:00AM - 4:00PM 750 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson (approximately 1 mile from McDonald's) 846 -1687 160 Northwest School Road • Warrensville, NC • 3^6-384-2929 Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM ~ Sat 9AM - 3PM �yd 1 Public Opinion « were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. -Thomas Jefferson, Editorial In defense of property Jesus' teachings PA( 4A PAGE FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 1GU IXC W U H n N-L WRONG KID' YOU MINTM> TUM3<tt1fe To the Editor: In response to the article Loving What Jesus Taught", I would like to make a few ob­ servations. Yes, Jesus taught to "Love the Lord with all your heart, Our forefathers gave us having electricity is benefi­ and love your neighbor as you cial to a community, then a this freedom in hand, few individuals—for what­ love yourself." However, this And we'll die in defense ever reasons—should not is not a moral, it is a com­ of the rights of the land. mand. We need to follow ALL —Liberty Song, 1775 be allowed to block that by of God's Word - even the po­ withholding the use of a litically incorrect and socially unpopular parts of His Word. Last week, the U.S. portion of their property. But now eminent domain Everyone has the right to Supreme Court opened the express and vote for the type is extended, through local door to outrageous seizures of government they would of private property across government, to the private like. I do not side with Repub­ this nation. In doing so, it sector. The Supreme Court licans against Democrats as showed, perhaps more than has ruled, albeit in a 5good vs. evil. I simply believe in any recent decision, its 4 decision, that developers in the Bible. I do not think so­ about your doubts. Study the stained-glass windows, ciety or governments should separation from the world merely need to show that with others in a church. Don't the seminars and additions their new use would have dictate morality, because it of the average American. expect to find all the answers to the buildings. Addition­ The town leaders of New more value (in tax dollars) is subject to change based on your own, as this is self- ally, I will gladly come to your on what is acceptable at that defeating. Perhaps read Rick church and share my testi­ London, Conn., wanted to than the present one. Then time. Just look at the differ­ Warren's "The Purpose Filled take nine homes owned by let the bulldozers roll! ence between societies today and about God's plan. And, Life". And remember, the mony about Aaron. The need Especially in an area is great and the time is now. local residents. After pay­ there are, of course, many re­ vs. society in the 50's. No, the ligions in the world. Some of way of the cross will lead you It is too late for Monica, Cin­ ing public money for these of natural beauty such as culture should not determine Home. dy and the children but not properties, they planned to Ashe County, no landowner values and morals. God's these are good intentioned, Robert R. Moore for those who are waiting for while others are based on turn them over to private can feel totally at ease on Word, which is unchanging is Todd centuries old pagan beliefs help. developers to build a hotel their property. Almost any the only acceptable standard presented in "new" dressing, Kershaw Getty by which we may live a life and convention center. The residential area could be Fleetwood to include Scientology and re­ that's pleasing to God. owners did not want to sell; developed to some "higher Just like you, I share in lated "religions" which teach the town claimed a legal usage"—meaning more tax your disgust of people who that each of us is his own concept called "eminent dollars. use the name of Jesus for God, and can thus fully con­ As a check against this their own gain. This goes for trol our lives and destinies. domain." politicians, preachers, or any­ In each of these, there will be Eminent domain is a legal is our mountain love of the land and feelings towards one that takes advantage of "good" people, who are trying To the Editor: principle of long standing, I have been reluctant to tell people in the name of God. to do what they consider the those who would dare which allows governments This includes taking the Bi­ right things for the world and this story publicly because To the Editor: to take property for cer­ deprive us of it. We cannot ble out of context and using fellow man. But other'than I did not feel at liberty to do The heirs of the Don Black­ tain uses. For example, if a imagine a local county com­ it to prove a point of view. Christianity, none offer a so, but after reading Cindy burn property (Keith Black­ highway is needed and one missioner or town alder­ "Loving What Jesus Taught" path to eternal life through a Eller's letter in the Post of burn) are proposing to put a land owner is not willing to man who would think it was more of a political arti­ Savior who died for our sins. 06-28-2005 "Victim's Mom concrete/asphalt plant on the politically safe to vote to cle than it represented what In Christianity, unless one ac­ Speaks" I realized it must be property that was once their sell—or only wants to sell at Jesus really taught. I know cepts Jesus as the resurrect­ told. It is a simple story. Only family home. No one ques­ an inflated price—eminent seize land for private profit this because the Bible is very ed Savior, there is no bridge a few words long, but a com­ tions their right to do this. domain will allow a court to in such a manner. to Heaven. pelling one. It was nap time in What we are questioning is In the meantime, the clear about homosexuality decide the property's value, There is only one true a kindergarten class in which "why" this type of develop­ and I am glad that we have while allowing the needed General Assembly needs to a government that backs up God, regardless of where one I helped this past year when ment. enact legislation—as nine public work to go ahead. the Bible in saying that mar­ stands in terms of beliefs or one young man was having If the heirs want their < riage is between a man and a religions. We cannot make a difficulty falling asleep. When money out of the property... In North Carolina, simi­ states have already done— lar powers have been grant­ banning such seizures. woman. I wish that govern­ God to fit our image of what I inquired of him the nature of why not consider selling to a ment would not have to get we think He should be, it is the difficulty he looked up at developer or to a local group ed to utilities, though they The Supreme Court ruling involved in whether or not a the other way around. Nei­ me and said,"my daddy was that would develop the prop­ would not prevent this, and try not to use them. If we woman would let her unborn ther can we make changes or bad". I did not comment for it erty into something that assume, for example, that action is needed at once. child live or die. I wish that improvements to Him. He is was not my right to enter into fits in with the surrounding everyone could see life as omnipotent, the great I AM. his personal life. However, he "neighbors." Wliere God sees it. The Bible states Otherwise He would not be continued, "he put my mom­ YThere ewrybody knovw y u >iame; o r There are developers anx­ everybody knows in Psalm 139 that God knew God, and would be instead mies brains on the wall", to iously looking for land in this your name, Social Security which I replied, "I'm sorry". area that has a beautiful view us in our mother's womb and some kind of idol. number, and It may be difficult to un­ The little fellow then went we are fearfully and wonder­ Credit card like that of the proposed site accounts: fully made. If everyone be­ derstand why God, being full to sleep. It was later told to down the valley down toward lieved what the Bible says, of tenderness, love, and mer­ me that he is the grandson of Jefferson Landing. we wouldn't need the govern­ cy, can also at times be full Mrs. Cindy Eller, and the son This site is very valuable ment to interfere. But, unfor­ of wrath, exact vengeance, of Monica. for housing. What is really As I stated, the story was needed in this county (and tunately, we live in a world and even be jealous! But, the where people pick and choose Bible openly describes the short and of few words but it what would be welcomed at from the Bible whatever fits multi-faceted nature of God. had a profound impact on me the proposed site) is family their lifestyle. Again, to take While it would be nice if God and made me realize that as affordable housing, or patiomy queue from the Bible, this only allowed the good things Cindy said, "we all are effect­ type retirement communities is called Idolatry. Making to happen in the world, this ed we all are victims" and the or small acreages for horses... God into the image of who we does not happen due to the victims are not only the wom­ like what is on the property sinful nature of man, which en who are beaten and live want Him to be. currently. You asked several times originated through disobedi­ but the surviving witnesses I hope the family would ence in the Garden of Eden. such as the children. in your article whether your reconsider what they want There are many reasons point of view made you im­ God does not tolerate sin, to have remembered as moral. I thankfully don't and the wages of sin become why a person will bond with I 1 JcffeKonf their "family home place," as have to answer that question, death. another. Some are good rea­ their legacy. Is it a constant This leads us to the choice sons and others are tragic. since I am not your judge. I stream of dump trucks and simply would refer you to the issue. It should be evident This reason is a tragedy. I noise beginning at five in the standards set by God in His that for every choice we don't know why Aaron trust­ morning? Is it a cloud of dust make, there is a consequence, ed me that day but I'm glad Word. settling on every car, shrub, Member: Angie Mauer sometimes good, sometime he did. Perhaps I needed to (USPS 441-810) and house within site of the N.C. Press Association West Jefferson bad. In this respect, choices be shaken from my compla­ are not "free", since the out­ cency. I don't know but shak­ plant? Is it puffs of steam, Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. come can be not what we en I was. Aaron and his sister pollutants, and asphalt smell Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. expected. But, we were cre­ Miriah will not long remem­ that can be seen and smelled Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. ated with the ability to make ber me but I shall always re­ from Mt. Jefferson State Park Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com choices in our lives. God does member them and they will overlooks? Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ Make a deal with someone have a plan (look around you always remember the horror ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new who truly has a vision of what at the orderly nature of the they witnessed. and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Jefferson and Ashe County is universe), and He also has a And now the question To the Editor: purpose for each of us. And, must be asked. What will it and can still be. Don't put This letter refers to the we have choice to accept or a polluting industry in the Editor - Jim Thompson take to shake others from June 24 letter from Susan reject His plan of salvation, heart of the Blue Ridge Na­ Publisher - Cabot Hamilton their complacency? Will it Phillips, Vilas, NC, published which is simply truly believ­ tional Heritage Area of north­ Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop be the death of a friend or June 24, 2005. western North Carolina. ing in and accepting God's This is in response to the only son, Jesus, as our per­ loved one? Let's pray not. In Gwynita Yates Steele fact let's pray that the county Assistant Editor Linda Burchette comments made by Susan sonal savior, confessing our will come together, including Phillips in a recent letter to sins, and seeking forgiveness Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Express your views the Board of Commission­ the Jefferson Post. While it is for our sins. After that, a new Sports Reporter ' Shane Hopkins ers, and do what is necessary not intended to provoke an life will emerge, one in which The editorial page of the to solve, or a least stem the Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog argument about the Bible or we strive to be more and more Jefferson Post is available, tide of the brutal and insane Elaine Howe11 any religions, perhaps some like Jesus. Jesus explained Data Input free of charge, for readers practice of domestic violence. of the thoughts provided will that it was not the intent that Classified Manager Sandra Moretz to express their views. All Book sales are good. Bailing assist her in better under­ anyone should perish, but it takes is a letter to the Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws volunteers out of mock jail is standing Christian beliefs that all would receive eternal editor. The subject of the another good idea. But these Advertising Sales Peggy Benson letters should be a matter and some related topics. life. But, the choice becomes are simply stop-gap and tem­ Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine of community interest and The Bible has been and yours, and the consequence porary measures. What we should be limited to 700 continues to be the most re­ of rejection is Hell, or eternal Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott words. searched and studied book of separation from God. The ac­ need is real commitment and dedication to the cause of Letters must be signed all time. Countless numbers ceptance is a genuine receiv­ Mailroom Department helping those who are power­ with an address and phone of reputable theologians and ing in your heart of the free less to help themselves. What Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, number for verification pur­ historians have confirmed gift of salvation, not simply A.S.H.E. needs is money. poses. Only the writers Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh its accuracy. While there will knowing about Jesus or hav­ And that money must come name and community will always be discussions over ing "book" knowledge of the Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. on a committed basis from be published. Letters must interpretations and transla­ Bible. We are saved by our individuals, businesses and not be libelous and no tions, there is no basis for a faith, through the grace and Postmaster, send address changes to: poetry will be accepted for churches. belief that those who wrote or mercy of God, and not by our In closing, I appeal to the publication. Jefferson Post contributed otherwise to the works or deeds, regardless of Please address: To the pastors of the churches in P.O. Box 808 information in the Bible were how good or well intentioned Editor, Jefferson Post, P-0 Ashe County to bring this West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 lying, or would have had any Box 808, West Jefferson, they may be. great need to their congrega­ reason to do so. NC 28694 or email to Keep searching, Susan. tions, for it is the responsibil­ Like Susan, I have had Perhaps talk to an openjthompson@jeffersonpost. All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson limes Inc. ity of the church to help the times in my life where I ques­ mined Pastor or theologian com. and may not be reproduced without permission. needy even if it has to forego tioned things in the Bible, SKY,' Letters to the Editor Domestic violence Asphalt plant plans Post Christian beliefs It �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 FROM THE FRONT Festival Kid's Livestock Show always a Christmas in July highlight continued from front page breaking of camp at 1 p.m. Colgate Country Showdown • Saturday on the AF Fi­ nancial Dance Stage locat­ ed below the Ashe County Cheese plant from noon to 2 p.m. with a soundcheck at 11 a.m. Scottish Country Dance • Friday, 7:45 p.m. on the AF Financial Dance Stage. Dancin' Debbies • Friday, 5:15-7:30 p.m. on the AF Financial Dance Stage. • Saturday, 8:30-9 p.m. on the AF Financial Dance Stage. Country Magic Cloggers • Saturday, 5:15-6:15 p.m. on the AF Financial Dance Stage. April's School of Dance • Saturday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. on the AF Financial Dance Stage. Fleet Feet Cloggers • Saturday, 5-6 and 7:30-8:30 p.m. on the AF Fi­ nancial Dance Stage. 4-H Livestock Show • Friday 6 p.m. in the old tobacco warehouse on Long Street (can also be reached from Second Avenue). • Saturday 5 p.m. in the old tobacco warehouse on Long Street (can also be reached from Second Av­ enue). Children's Activities Activities take place near the Ashe Arts Center be­ low the food vendors and past Ashe County Cheese on Main Street. Magician, juggler, stilt walker, Caro­ lina Raptor Center, Crayon Playland, walk-around pup­ pets, Creation Station with hands-on art projects, flint knapping demonstrations, mime and inflated play equipment. • Chaz the Magician, street shows Friday at 2 and 4 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. • Mountain Marionettes with walk-around puppets on Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. • Crayon Playland on Friday, 1-6 p.m. and Satur­ day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Face painting on Fri­ day, 1-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Creation Station on Fri­ day, 1-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Juggles the Clown with balloon sculptures on Fri­ day, 3-7 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Dale Brooks, the Magical Minstral of Music and Mayhem, Frank Jef­ freys on stilts and juggling, Mark Lippard on stilts, unicycle and juggling, Jef and Ken with juggling and street comedy roving the streets, and Kenny McNeil with flint knapping and primi­ tive living skills during the weekend. Music Music, dance and other entertainment will take place on four stages located on: • North Jefferson Avenue near Shatley Springs Up­ town Jewelry & Gifts, spon­ sored by Mediacom; • South Jefferson Avenue near Geno's Restaurant, sponsored by Dr Pepper; • East Main Street below Ashe County Cheese, spon­ sored by AF Financial; • Jefferson Station at the Ashe Street entrance to the facility. Country, blues, jazz, Celt­ ic, swing, Scottish, bluegrass and more will fill the streets of West Jefferson as per­ formers hit the stages from Friday afternoon through Saturday night. Also enjoy the many craft and food vendors offering their wares during the festival. Schedules, information and assistance are available at the festival headquarters booth on West Main Street near the intersection with Jefferson Avenue in the middle of downtown. Fireworks Bluegrass didn't exist as a musical term until 1938. Bill Monroe gave the name to his band after he and his brother, Charlie, stopped singing to­ gether. A native Kentuckian, he called his new group Bill Monroe and His Bluegrass Boys. Ralph Stanley, also an iconic bluegrass name, grew up playing old-time (clawhammer) style banjo, a style evolved out of the black banjo players' tradi­ tion; he also grew up singing ac cappella hymns that he learned at his Old Regular (Primitive) Baptist Church. In between his early years and where he is now (returning to his musical roots), there was the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys, one of this country's preeminent bluegrass bands. This Saturday night, July 2, Mountainhome Music will present Folksongs of America. According to Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music's host, "emphasis will be given to the early years of bluegrass and will include a special tribute to Bill Monroe and Ralph Stan­ ley. Also featured will songs of ^cottip and l^ula BeU Wiseman, .cowboy spnga, and contempo­ rary folk songs by artists such as Woodie Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Peter Paul & Maiy continued from front page sheriffs deputies, six vol­ unteer firefighters from Jef­ ferson VFD, and two State Highway Patrol officers will be on hand to direct traffic in and out of the park area in order to ensure smooth pas­ sage of the shuttle vehicles. Please take note of several particular rules that staff members wish to stress that help with the overall success 1 of the festival: , • NtT individual' fireVorks —sparklers are not consid­ ered fireworks. • No dogs—a dog's ears are very sensitive to the ex­ plosions that large commer­ cial grade fireworks make and can cause them to panic and run. • No children under the age of 12 without parental supervision. • No ATVs, four wheelers, or any other off road vehicle. • No horses. • No alcoholic beverages. • Parking only in des­ ignated areas, which will be marked off with orange cones; park staff will be di­ recting traffic in and out of the areas. For more information, or to volunteer for this event, please call 982-6185 and ask for Daniel Quin, extension 280. Asphalt —— property for an asphalt plant, would he sell it, and Caddell said Blackburn told him he would. Blackburn made a zoning variance request to the coun­ ty planning board because the property in question is outside Jefferson town limits and within county jurisdic­ tion. However, the town alder­ men have received calls from residents asking for their in­ tervention. In response, the board on Monday night approved moving ahead on adopting an ordinance to regulate pol­ luting industries within the town limits and to seek an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for up to one mile be­ yond town limits (as allowed for towns with fewer than 10,000 population), which would completely take in the 43-acre site in question. Public hearings on the pro­ posed ordinance and planned application for an ETJ are scheduled for Monday, July 11 at 7 and 7:10 p.m. at Jefferson Town Hall. The first will be to consider an amendment to the town zoning ordinance to adopt a Polluting Industries Development Ordinance. The second will be for the purpose of considering adoption of an ETJ, extending into the High­ way NC 88/US221 corridor in East Jefferson. With water and sewer services available in this area, the town expects future growth of the town limits to advance into this corridor. According to County Plan­ ner Zach Edwardson, the town board can adopt the Polluting Industries Development Or­ dinance and ETJ that eve­ ning if the vote is unanimous, and a map outlining the area in question is part of the ordi­ nance. Once adopted, the ETJ will be under the jurisdiction of the town. The town plan­ ning board must add a mem­ ber or representative from that area, and the property within the ETJ while not an­ nexed would fall under town that surrounds them. During this activity Rangers will play recorded owl sounds in the hope of catching a glimpse of these elusive creatures. There are many other educational opportunities at Mount Jefferson State Natu­ ral Area. Nature hikes and programs based on Southern Appalachian wildlife, culture and history-are offered. Pro­ grams are provided to the ptibllc'fipon redueSf: F(fr'Ad­ ditional information, please contact the park office at (336) 246-9653. ordinances and not county. Edwardson also noted that the Town of Jefferson can apply for the ETJ in this particular area because it is regulated only by the county subdivision ordinance and building inspections, but not by a zoning ordinance which the county does not have. Edwardson will also ex­ plain these conditions to the county board of commission­ ers at the Tuesday, July 5 meeting. The Monroe and Stanley bother duets will be performed by Scott and Mark Freeman, great bluegrass musicians in their own right, who grew up in southwest Virginia listen­ ing to and performing the music of the Monroe's and the Stanleys'. Scott Freeman, a Mountainhome Music regular, is a member of the Mountainhome Music Bluegrass Boys, the Alternate Roots Band, and he is the 2005 winner of the mandolin championship at the Wayne Henderson Festival in Rugy, Virginia. Merlefest 2003 guitar champion and National Banjo Champion, Steve Lewis, will join the Freeman brothers. Miles and Pal Ireland, owners of the famed Cook Shack in Union Grove, North Carolina, will do the harmonizing on the cowboy songs, Paige Greene will sing ac cappella ballads, COVGT 2,000 Working Theatre One Herliie-Fully loaded Theatre Two Every One of Them. War oi the Worlds. To find out more about our auto insurance — Call me... Stop by... Log on - it's your choice! 425 East 2nd Avenue • West Jefferson, NC 846-4196 pattonal@nationwidc.coin ElElElGir Movie schedule for^lS Nationwide* Insurance & Financial Services Natlomvidt h On Your Skh' and Joe Shannon will provide narrative down this highway of musical memories. The concert will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Boone. Starting time is 8:00. Tick­ ets are $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets for children are $5, and a new family ticket is avail­ able for $30. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be purchased on­ line at www. mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Cruris), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, The Blowing Rock Stage Company and Pandora's Mailbox in Blow­ ing Rock, and at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jefferson. For more information call 828-264-8118 or go to www. mountainhomemusic.com. SHOWTIME IS1G1G1G IG1G1E1' SATISFYING YOUR NEEDS Parts. We show and by noon for Satur­ day's show. This is a no-wash facility. All animals should be clean upon arrival. Lambs must be slick sheared. Scrapie tags are required for sheep and goats. The organizers reserve the right to reject any animal. Animals showing any sign of sickness or fungal abrasion will not be allowed to partici­ pate. For more information, call Charles Young at 219-2650. Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM |E ETGTU Your Car has More than continued from front page meat goats, ewes, ewe lambs, wool breeds, and beef cattle. On Saturday, July 2, judging begins at 5 p.m. for market lambs and dairy cattle. Participation is open to youth ages 6-18. Adults may show in the type classes and will be placed separately from youth. Prizes will be awarded for best in class and show­ manship. There is no fee for registra­ tion. Animals must be in the barn by 3 p.m. for Friday's Mountainhome Music features U.S. folk songs Park continued from front page Local youth will have the opportunity to show and win prizes for their beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats during the 5th Ashe County Christ­ mas in July Festival Live­ stock Show July 1 and 2. The show will be held dur­ ing the Christmas in July Festival in downtown West Jefferson. Animals will be judged at the old tobacco warehouse on Long Street. Judging on Friday evening, July 1, will begin at 6 p.m. for July 1-7, 2005 GlEjGIt G1EIE1E1G1C Nationwide Mutual Iniurancc Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus. OH 43213-228) AS UfOn This Hot CD Rate Will Sizzle For The Next 9 Months! 9 Month CD 3.55 % APT Limited Time Only! Get a big return over a short term with this limited time CD offer! Stop by the Yadkin Valley Bank office that's closest to you today so that you don't get left out in the cold this summer. 'Annual percentage yield accurate as of 6/19/05. Minimum deposit of $500.00 required. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. Accounts insured up to $100,000.00 per depositor. Limited time offer. Not available for IRAs. Ellon East Bend Jefferson 336-526-6301 336-699-2930 336-246-4555 Jonesville 336-835-6197 North Wilkesboro West Jefferson Wilkesboro 336-838-3300 336-246-9800 & 336-246-4644 336-838-0123 North Elkin 336-526-6372 Yadkinville 336-677-2000 Member FDIC YADKIN VALLEY BANK Ptih/fr c-f Ct»K*\uit4-ij www.yadkinvalleybank.com 1G SG1G1G 1G1G1E1G1E n ra ra R1ElElG1G1G1G1G �FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST j BACK TO THE BIBLE t RELIGION Parish to serve Chapel on the New tual blessings (cf. Ephesians 1:30There is an important teaching found in John 1:12 that must be un­ derstood. According to this verse, those who receive Jesus are those who believe in Him; believe that He is the Christ (John 8:24). The apostle John wrote that to those who believe (or have faith) would receive the power (or right) to become a child of God. or Christian. Those who have faith have the power to become a Christian, thus Photo courtesy of Helton Charge UMC Rev. Pete Parish has left Helton Charge to serve at the Chapel on the New and direct Elk Shaols United Methodist camp. Come Join lis For Bible School Gillespie Community Church July 5 - 8 ForiMMBr f r i c ParlllilBIeviijs lYoifwill b e ^ a d l v * • * m njisscd \ % Classes for Kindeniarden thru Adult 6:30 8:30 Pastor: Jim Francis 384-2560 location: Intersection of East Bi£ Spring and Sfan.sberrv Road (tittle Horse Creek Community) e apt ! g| Greatly loved ahvap LoVefyb J Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCAI Pastor George Norris 246-2979 194 Orion Lane. Jefferson. NC this coupon to: Back To The Bible. P.O. Box 117, West Jeflerson, NC 28694. i•Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail [•Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study I Name:_ — 1 Address:. Zip:. , State:. City: Phone: (. ). 1 Beaver Creek Christian Church Old Hwy. 211 Nepr.Golf.Qww RdWest Jefferson • Since 1890 • 84ft-3795 Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunduy Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Keith Styron Corner rif Kim-Rotanil A MrNi-il Sl.i • Jeffervga (hh uvvi - Hp Ai mfrnijnw mm * Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. mmtskMm • I SliMas-MnAiinv WbrAfopkrrvNc I IWWm Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • 877-5309 Hwy 16 S. at Giendale Springs Locust Street. West Jefferson. NC Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am Sunday School • 10:00a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. & 6:00pm Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome Friendship Baptist Church 891 friendship Baptist Church RdJelTenon, NC Rev. David Grinnell* 982-2080 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services - 9:4J a.m. Sunday Evening Services • 6-00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m HV invite you to join us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion "Loves you and wants you (Episcopalian) lo fellowship with us every Sunday!" Holy Trinity Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. I & 3" Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00 p m Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Giendale Springs 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Smethport Independant Baptist Church Smethport United Methodist Church Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Tim Caiiup, Minister San. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00a.m. Sunday Service d 1:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to 336-877-9075 Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bethany...and He blessed them " Luke24:50 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" Cornerstone Fellowship Burnett St. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. I Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Mt. Jeflerson Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumple r. NC Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main SU, Jefferson, NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. (336) 246-9512 Suiulay Morning Worship Serv ice- 11:00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. We would love Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for a joy ful worship experience to have you come Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 291 South St. Ijust off East Maim, Jefferson, NC (336)246-9642 Rrrertad Jeff \ rflrr • Pastor Famih Tme Fellowship - 9A0AAI May SHuH-I'MAM Sunday Morning Warship • IIMW Sunday Evening Worship • 6 00PM Wednesday IMe Study 73XIPM Norsem pnnided foreh services worship with us. Seventh-Day Adventist Church ofWarrensPille Paslor: Kevin Morgan 3^667-6092 ^ Saturday Services,; Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Thckerdale Baptist Church Office Phone: JJ6-M2-W/0 • Rn. Lonme Jones • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Wonbip • 11:00AM Sunday Evening* (2nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services - Sunday • 0:00PM Van Transportation Available Pastor Home: .136-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9 45 a m Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a m Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Simdav • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m Tuesday • Joy ip the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting St. Francis of AssLsi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn Mass - Call for limes Lansing, NC * 384-9281 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise 9:00 AM -Worship Service Sunday School • I ft:00-11:00AM Sunday Worship • 11:00AM Wednesday Nights • 7:(>O-8:0OPM 10:00 AM Sunday School Everyone Welcome! Ptea Jefferson 246-6077 * Continent!! Fnme Shop * • Rlow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spny Booth * * Member of the "We Cire FVnpim" u«ng Safety-Klecn Environmental Service * BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING WlIlMtt COSSTHWTIOX Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • Wc<k Jefftrson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Pepper Bottling Company Or West Jefferson 246-4591 .' "Complete Une nj Building Supplies" Termite & Pest Control Old Hwy 22 I S. Beaver Creek • We»l Jeffenon II'- I OJ* I M I Y/sc/v/r/ DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP |aa] 502 Jefferson Ave. —± 336-246-8806 •""* CZ2P CHEVROLET BILL IIAKT COXSTRrCTOX Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoc Work Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 NC Inspections ATT Service Minor Repairs The Soles VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 877-2025 Auto Express Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jetlenon, NC • 246-5945 See us for all your automotive needs Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County tor over 20 Years H&W Oil Company A 24-HOUR BURNER 8ERV1C£ AS. Your Fud Service (* i ciTGOJ Call 846-8241 Ronnie Hopkins - Michael: LANDMARK G & PRODUCE W eB u i l dY o u rH o m e jf j \o The Way You Want It HOMES www.classichomes s Intersection US 221 & NC 163 • 1620 NC 163-E Wesi Jefferson. NC'336-246-3600 The Jewel Sin>PPC 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferaon, NC 336-246-4155 ROCERIES1 Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 Compliments of 13560 Hwy 22l-S Fleetwood I I ———a—a Boone, NC 336-246-3367 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Weekly Specialties Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection " JW"' Giendale Spring*, N.C. • 336-982-3060 •Speaalaing m Exhaust A Other Under Car Pen • Brakes • Shocks • Struls • Won -Frt 8-5 #?1S JaflarxnAw Wast JeHeiwn 336-246-2128 Ashe County ^3 Builders Supply 246-4222 Mountain Aire Super Muffler Suiulay School 10:00 a.m. Worship & Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 Z Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com Ashf County's Only Subscriber Newspaper LsMtJ"UNAdt-lankyPidiUijH',4Rtfuvm Seafood & SteakUouse JONES "Come as you are, you will be loved" I' K ASBHS Open for Lunch k Dinner 15t-^Tl-|rP| rJK^"-rt ^ vVN Now Open for Sunday Luttch •.P6-24MtW "All Praise Be To God For Our Success" 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson 221 &.Cherry St. Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Welcome Home Baptist Church 2678 S. Rig Horse Creek Road Sunday Si hool 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service\ 6:30p.m. Smethport. NC 28694 Pastor l.cwis Poag Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00 p.m. 846-5615 Church Office or 221 Burnett St., iOff Buck Mtn. Road) 336-877-2801 Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday Evening Worship • 7:0<>pm Wednesday Evening • 7:00pm Saturday Prayer Mrvice -.9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev. Alan Ambrose Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson Corner of Hwy. Bethany United Methodist Church 495 Highway 194 South Blue Ridge Worship Center Paslor James T. Sechresl 336-846-2429 the point of faith, if you pray to God, you will be saved. This is in direct contradiction to what the Bible teaches. Does popularity of a doctrine mean that it will be acceptable to God? Certainly not! Jesus Christ "...became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Hebrews 5:9). We have already been given the commandments that we arc to obey, and we cannot change them (Revelation 22:18-19). Jesus Christ will not change them for he is "the same yesterday, and to day and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8). By your faith alone in Jesus Christ, you are not yet a child of God. but you have the power to become one if you arc willing to obey the commandments given by God in order to be saved. If you would like to know more about the commandments of the gospel that will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Christ, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or a correspon­ dence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Serviced 00 p.m. Sunday Srhooi IO:OOa.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sendee 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Obedience to all those commandments is what saves us. It is very common in our world today to hear men teach that at 846-4444 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunduy Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. to obey the commandments of God found in the New Testament. Baldwin Community Church Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. James said. "Even so faith, if it hath not works {of obedience), is dead, being alone...Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not hv faith only" (James 2:17, 24). Faith is what motivates us Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 writer of the book of Hebrews wrote, "But without faith it is impos­ sible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is. and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (11:6). Pastor: Rev. lawrence Goodman Sunday School • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Friendly Grove Baptist Church indicating that they are not yet one. According to this verse, our faith alone does not save us, it gives us the power or right to become a Christian. Faith is important. The Assembly of Cod Church Visit With Us This Sunday "Join us in worship to Christ" "The power to become..." In the opening verses of the Gospel of John, we find an introduc­ tion to the "Word" who became flesh. Then John wrote, "He {Jesus the Christ) was in the world, and the world was made by him. and the world knew hint not. He came unto his own. and his own received him not" (John 1:10-11). Then in verse 12, John makes a contrast, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God. even to them that believe on his name." There are many in the world who have rejected Jesus the Christ as the Savior of the world; however, those who do not have great spiri­ formed including a mando­ lin and guitar duet by Max and Wayne Henderson. Pete is well known in Ashe County as a minister and popular musician, who is listed in the Banjo Hall of Fame. He is probably best known for bringing the national spotlight to Ashe County in July 2002. Pete, also director of the Elk Shoals United Methodist Camp­ ground, brought Christian, Jewish and Muslim boys from across the state to a weeklong peace camp the summer after 9/11. That vi­ sionary mission to explore commonality captured the attention of the national press.' Showtime Network sent a production team to record the event. The award-winning documen­ tary has aired many times on national television. Through Pete's ability to raise funds, the camp will enjoy its third consecutive session this summer. The Helton United Meth­ odist Charge bid a fond farewell on June 26 to Rev. Pete Parish, their minister of 18 years. The four congregations are sending Pete and his wife, Peggy, on a getaway cruise before he assumes his new responsibilities. Pete will become full time minister for the newly es­ tablished Chapel on the New, located at Elk Shoals United Methodist Camp­ ground. The first service will begin at 11 a.m. on July 11. The public is in­ vited. In addition to a luncheon in his honor, the congre­ gation shared many fond memories of Pete and his efforts to help their fami­ lies over the years. Isaac Parsons presented a "This is Your Life" power point photo presentation of Pete conducting weddings, fu­ neral, christenings, and various church events. 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INC. 141 L a n e , Jeffereon, NC (Juet off Aehe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-9&2-9&21 Lyallo �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY NEWS A.S.H.E. receives donations of mural, grant Local artist, Bessie Clay, recently finished a mural at the local domestic vi­ olence shelter named Mon­ ica's Haven in memory of a domestic violence murder vic­ tim. Clay said she was very happy to do something to help the organization. A.S.H.E. is a local organi­ zation that provides services and assists those who are in­ volved in domestic violence situations. The administra­ tive office for A.S.H.E. is lo­ cated at Family Central in Jefferson and the shelter lo­ cation is not made public. "When they first spoke to me about it, I wanted to so something warm and fuzzy and I wanted it to be a land­ scape scene. My stuff has tended to get a bit whimsical lately with lots of mushrooms and fun things involved. I think it is very bright and cheery. I always love things that make the forest come alive so I tried to make sure those were included too. It's kinda funky and different," Clay said of her mural. Clay said she has definite­ ly felt as though she should do something to help A.S.H.E. because they do so much to help Ashe County residents who are in domestic violence situations. "They do so many great things here. Our area is lack­ ing in the knowledge that these kinds of things go on here in our county. That is something that hasn't really been made aware in our com­ munity until now. I feel there is a great need to help out the people in these situations because it affects them and their children," Clay contin­ ued. "This is something that has been overlooked by the folks in our county. I believe that we should do everything we can to help A.S.H.E. help the women who are affected by this. I hope this mural helps get the word out." A Safe Home for Every­ one is a program of The Ashe Partnership for Children. This mural project was made possible by a grant through the Arts Council. Project Graduation 2005 would like to thank all those who helped make this special night for the Class of 2005 possible. They wish to thank: Place, Inc., Dollywood, Dwight & Jeana Furches, Elizabeth Bare, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Eric & Mary Sexton, Erma R. Graybeal, First Citi­ zens Band, Fred & Donna Cox, Freda McNeill, Friend­ ly Grove Baptist Church, Gary & Judy Bare, Gerald Price, Goody's Family Cloth­ ing, Grandfather Mountain, Greg & Robin Sexton, Grouse Ridge Christmas Tree Farm, Gwyn & Anita Yates, H & W Oil Company, Inc., Harold & Susan Van Wyk, Hart Power Equipment, Howard & Kath­ leen Turnmire, Hugh Curtis, James & Elizabeth Savely, James & Lesia Carter, Jane & Grady Lonon, Jeannette Herman, Joann Underwood, Jones Super Muffler, Judy Moser, June Worth, Lelia W. Ellison, Lena P. Brooks, Lew­ is & Kathy Shepherd, Linda H. Wyrick, Little's Health & Fitness Center, M & N Wood Products Inc., Magic Video Music & More, Marlin Krider Logging, Marvin & Gale Jones, Marvin Day, Mary & Martha's WMC Group, Mary F. Phillips, Meryl O. Queen, Michael & Dianne Eldreth, Midway Baptist Church, Morris Walker, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Oaks, Mt. Jef­ ferson Baptist Church, Mt. Paddy Christian Church, NC Social Services Assn., NC Zoological Park, New River Outfitters, New River Tree Company, North Beaver Baptist Church, Obids Bap­ tist Church, Optimist Club of Central Ashe, Peak Creek Church of the Brethren, Peak Creek Homemakers, Phil­ lip M. Payne, R & L Gregory, Randell & Helen Baldwin, Ray & Sandra Winebarger, Ricky & Kathy Poe, Ripley's Aquarium, Robert N. Oelbery, ASLA PA, Ronnie & Debra Roten, Round Knob Bap­ tist Church, Russ & Jeanie Hanes, Sandy J. Witherspoon, Sheets Brothers, Inc., Sherry W. Matherly, Skyline Membership Corp., South Fork Baptist Church, South­ ern Appalachian Histori­ cal Assoc., State Employees Credit Union, Steve & Kimberly Harless, The Blowing Rock, The Thomas Herman Co., Thomas W. Templeton, Photo courtesy of ACPC Photo courtesy of ACPC Artist Bessie Clay stands in front of the wail-size mural she created for A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone. The mural is located in the playroom at Monica's Haven, the domestic violence shelter operated by A.S.H.E. Creation of this mu­ ral was made possible and supported by a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Coun­ cil, a state agency, and a Projects Pool Grant from the Ashe County Arts Council. The Ashe County Children's Trust is a cooperative effort of the Ashe County 4-H and the Ashe County Partnership for Children to build an Endowment to support children programs in Ashe County. The Children's Trust Fund Com­ mittee recently awarded $400 to A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone to be used to pay for counseling sessions for children in families involved in domestic violence situa­ tions. This is a much-needed service and there are limited funds available to assist families with the cost of counsel­ ing sessions. Pictured are, from left: Bill Clark, Misti Hopkins receiving the check for A.S.H.E. from Vicki Young, George Yates, Su­ zanne Black and Dick Miller. Project Graduation offers thanks for community support Sponsors Toyota of Boone - Norman Cheek, Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church, Wal-Mart Foundation, Screen Special­ ty Shop, Wilkes Community College, ACHS Booster Club, Calvary Methodist Church, Friendship Baptist Church, Oldham, WKSK, Ashe County Motors, Bald Mountain Bap­ tist Church, Beaver Creek Christian Church, Boone Crane Service, Gates Corpo­ ration, Hardee's of Jefferson, Hymosa Computers, James R. Vannoy & Sons Construc­ tion Co., Jefferson Post, Jef­ ferson Rent-All, Jim's Corner, K & K Screen Printing, Lib­ erty Ortive "Rhpti&f Church, Smokey Mountain BBQ, St. Francis Catholic Church, Tuckerdale Baptist Church, WMMY Patrons A.B. & Joan Weaver, AF Fi­ nancial Group, Alda Perkins, Allen & Ann Huffman, Allen & Carolyn Jenkins, Amanda & Harold Cox, Appalachian Ski Mtn., Ashe AARP Chap­ ter 3992, Ashe Cleaners, Inc., Ashe County Retired School Personnel, Ashe County Arts Council, Ashe County Cheese Company, Ashe County F.O.P. No. 54, Ashe County Woman's Club, Ashe Services for Aging, Inc., Ashe Tax Of­ fice Personnel, Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Becky's Hair Boutique - The Lady Bug, Belle Gardner, Bethel Bap­ tist Church, Bill & Penny Harless, Billy & Janey Joyce, Blue Ridge Electric, Brad & Mary Lamontagne, Bradley & Pat McNeill, Brew Bikes, Buffalo Baptist Church, Builders Mart of Ashe, Inc., Burgess Furniture, Calvin & Katrina Miller, Celebration Station, Charles & Norma Adams, Chestnut Hill Bap­ tist Church, Classic Homes of High Country, Cline Church Nursery, Creative Printers, Danny & Barbara Hodges, Delmar & Juanita Roten, Dennis C. Schmit, Discovery Tim & Sharon Richardson, Timothy M. Rector, DDS.PA., Travis & Mildred Wallace, Tweetsie Railroad, United Chemi-Con, Inc., Wade & Dorothy Vannoy, Wagoner Baptist Church, Warrensville Baptist Church, Warrensville Drug Store, Welcome Home Baptist Church, West Jef­ ferson Lions Club, West Jef­ ferson Woman's Club, West Jefferson United Methodist Women, Wet & Wild, Widner Construction Co., Inc., Wil­ liam & Dorothy Jeremiah, Winston-Salem Warthogs, WJ Methodist Mens Club, Zaloo's Canoes, Inc. land Books, Superior Pontiac, The Cutter's Edge, The Jew­ el Shoppe, Tobacco Candle Outlet, Uptown Threads, W. J. Hardware, Weaver Equip­ ment, Western Jefferson, Wilkes Community College Contributors Anna's Hallmark, Ap­ palachian College, Ashe County Motors, Auto Ex­ press - Quickie Lube, Auto Zone, B & B Swimwear, Bo­ hemian Caf6, Ctihin Store,' Car Quest, Cardinal Lanes, Carquest, Carroll Leather Goods, Claire's, Current Chiropractic, Debbie's De­ tailing, G.N.C., Grandfather Mountain, Healing Waters Spa, Hobby Barn, Hometown Furniture, J.C. Penney, Libby's, Los Arcos, Magic Video, Main Street Discount, Mark of Eden, Mast General Store, Maurice's, McNeil's, Moun­ tain Aire Golf, Mountain Outfitters, Parkway Theatre, Parsons Farms, Quiznos, Ra­ dio Shack, Sage Sports, Sal­ ly Mae's Emporium, Sears, Shatley Springs Uptown, Shepherd's Staff, Shokudo Japanese Restaurant, Sky- Food Donors Accidental Baker, Arby's, Ashe Board of Education, Ashe County Cheese, Ashe County High School Caf­ eteria, Ashe County High School Staff, Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital, Betty Richard­ son, Bojangle's, Brick Stone Pizza & Pasta, CJ's Market, China House, Creative Print­ ers, CVS Pharmacy, Dairy House, Dollar Mart, Dominos of West Jefferson, Dr. Pepper, Eckerds, Enchanted Cottage, Family Dollar, Food Lion, Frasers, Friends & Family Res­ taurant, Friendship Baptist Church, Gale's Place, Geno's, REGAL 7 Buy a Jar Candle and get Tealights (9 pk) 50% off at frg Jefferson Rent-All BLUE SKY Simmering Scents 828-262-3800 8Q0-FANDANG0 254« 210 New Market SI Center REBOUND (PG) DM (1140 210 440)720 930 WAR OF THE WORLDS (PG-13) DIG* (1210 400) 700 950 BEWITCHED (PG-13) OKI * (1130 200 430) 725 1015 HERBIE: FULLY LOADED (G) OKI (1120 150 420) 715 940 BATMAN BEGINS (PG-13) OKI We Have Over-The-Hill, Bachelerette & WeMrtej Party Gifts Get All Your Party Supplies at (1150350)6501000 MR. 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REGAL CINEMAS NEW EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM-7:30PM / FRIDAY 7:30AM-3:30PM / SATURDAYS 8:00AM-N00N 151 Medical Park Drive Glendale Springs Inn, Greta Ferguson, Hardee's, Ingles, Isabelle's, Jefferson Drug, Jefferson Florist, Jefferson Landing, The Junction, Ken­ tucky Fried Chicken, Lance, Landmark Produce, Los Arcoiris, Louise's Florist & Gifts, Lowe's Food, McDonald's, Mi­ chael's 102 North, Mountain Grocery, Mountain Aire Sea­ 336-246-7161 www.AsheMedical.com There are plans to build a major concrete/asphalt plant in a residential area adjacent to Jefferson and Jefferson Landing with Mt. Jefferson State Park as a backdrop. PLEASE VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION! Ashe County Commissioners Meeting July 5,2005 at 3:30PM Ashe County Courthouse Small Courtroom, 3rd Floor Paid for by many opponents to proposed Concrete/Asphalt Plant �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST THE GOLDEN POST Senior Center calendar for July Friday, July 1 Monday, July 11 Monday, July 18 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-Noon: Red Hill Ramblers 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK 10 a.m.: Quilt Guild board meeting 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ed 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Disease Prevention 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, July 12 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 11:30 a.m.: Trip Planning Committee meet­ ing 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers Monday, July 4 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, July 26 Tuesday, July 19 Closed to celebrate Independence Day Tuesday, July 5 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 11:30 a.m.: Remembering the Fourth of July 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: SHIlP training 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Diabetic screening 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ray 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 6 p.m.: Rainbow of Hope MS Support Team Wednesday, July 13 Wednesday, July 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Warrensville Baptist Church Noon: AARP meeting (covered dish lunch) 1 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Thursday, July 7 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 10-11 a.m.: Alzheimer's Support Group 11:30 a.m.: Trip Planning Committee meet­ ing Friday, July 8 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.: Garden project I p.m.: One Stroke Painting Wednesday, July 20 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision and Diabetic Support Group 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Senior Center Thursday, July 21 Thursday, July 14 8-11 a.m.: Social Security representative 8-11 a.m.: Information on SHIIP 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 1-3 p.m.: Quilt Guild Friday, July 15 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Donation Quilts II a.m.-Noon: Singing with Edith and Friends 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Diabetic screening 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30 p.m.: MS Rainbow of Hope Support Team Wednesday, July 27 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.: Walking Club meeting Thursday, July 28 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle I p.m.: Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group Friday, July 29 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 11:15 a.m.: Get Into Blood Pressure Success Zone 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib II a.m.: Shuflleboard 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Friday, July 22 Daily activities: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Walking 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Songs with child day care 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Trail; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exercise Room, Blood Monday, July 25 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Basic Skills class. 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Gladys For more information, call Louise Caudill Pressure Checks, Billiards, Computer Lab; 10 a.m.: Rook Games; 10-11:30 a.m.: Bingo; at 246-4347. Ashe County brings home medals in Blue Ridge Senior Games by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County went to the 2005 Blue Ridge Senior Games with 16 competitors, and all came home with medals. The games are held each spring in Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties and senior citizens compete in a variety of senior Olympic type games. Gold, silver and bronze medals are present­ ed along with ribbons. Ashe County seniors and their medals are as follows: Badminton: Syble Caudill, gold. Bocce (singles): Syble Caudill, gold; Ruby Whitehouse, silver; Angela Rudiger, silver; Sylvia Roark, bronze; Jackie Miller, bronze; Doris Sullivan, bronze. Bowling (doubles, men): Ray Dancy and Hassel Boyce, gold; Ray Dancy and Stewart Wilcox, gold; Stewart Wilcox and Hank PofT, silver. Bowling (singles, men): Hassel Boyce, gold; Ray Dancy, gold; Stewart Wilcox, silver. Bowling (singles, women): Syble Caudill, gold; Juanita Hurley, bronze. 10k Run: Roy Elmore, gold. Discus: (men) Ray Dancy, bronze; (women) Syble Caudill, gold; Doris Sullivan, gold; Sylvia Roark, silver; Ruby Whitehouse, silver; Angela Rudiger, bronze; Jackie Miller, bronze; Rosa Belle Miller, bronze. Shot Put: (men) Jimmie Burgess, silver; Ray Dancy, silver; (women) Sylvia Roark, gold; Syble Caudill, gold; Doris Sullivan, gold; Ruby Whitehouse, silver; Rosa Belle Miller, silver; Jackie Miller, bronze; Angela Rudiger, bronze. Basketball Shooting: (men) Vaughn Welch, gold; (women) Doris Sullivan, gold; Rosa Belle Miller, sil­ ver; Ruby Whitehouse, sil­ ver; Sylvia Roark, bronze. Beanbag Toss: (men) Vaughn Welch, gold; (women) Jackie Miller, gold; Audrey Severt, silver; Ruby Whitehouse, silver; Doris Sullivan, silver; Sylvia Roark, bronze; Syble Caudill, bronze. Billiards: Ray Dancy, sil­ ver. Croquet: Syble Caudill, gold. Football Throw: Vaughn Welch, gold; Jimmie Burgess, silver. Racquetball: Syble Caudill, gold. Softball Throw: (men) Vaughn Welch, gold; Jimmie Burgess, bronze; (women) Juanita Hurley, gold; Jackie Miller, gold; Syble Caudill, silver. Spincasting: (men) Jimmie Burgess, gold; Vaughn Welch, gold; Ray Dancy, silver; (women) Juanita Hurley, gold; Syble Caudill, gold; Doris Sullivan, gold. Shuffleboard: (men) Vaughn Welch, gold; Jimmie Burgess, bronze; (women) Juanita Hurley, gold; Ruby Whitehouse, gold; Rosa Belle Miller, gold; Doris Sullivan, silver; Post Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County senior citizens participating in the 2005 Blue Ridge Senior Games this spring are, from left, front row: Rosa Belle Miller, Doris Sullivan, Sylvia Roark, Juanita Hurley; second row: Jimmie Burgess, Syble Caudill, Angela Rudiger, Ruby Whitehouse, Jackie Miller, Vaughn Welch, Leona Phillips, Audrey Severt; back row: Hassel Boyce, Ray Dancy, Stewart Wilcox, Roy Elmore. Audrey Severt, silver; Syble Caudill, silver; Jackie Miller, bronze. Table Tennis: Syble Caudill, gold. 100 M Dash: Syble Caudill, gold; Rosa Belle Miller, gold; Doris Sullivan, silver; Sylvia Roark, bronze. 1500 M Race Walk; Sylvia Roark, gold; Syble Caudill, gold; Rosa Belle Miller, gold; Doris Sullivan, silver. 200 M Dash: Sylvia Roark, gold; Syble Caudill, gold; Rosa Belle Miller, gold; Audrey Severt, silver. 400 M Dash: Sylvia Roark, gold; Syble Caudill, gold. 5k Race Walk: (men) Jimmie Burgess, gold; (women) Rosa Belle Miller, gold. 5k run: Roy Elmore, gold. Heritage Arts: (Quilt) Rosa Belle Miller, gold. To find out more about this event, call 246-4347. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Tuesday, Aug. 16 Plan to attend a program entitled: "Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread" This is a presentation by The Ashe Suicide/Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force Look for more information on this event in the weeks to come. (Jim Weaver, Chairman) Slwib Photos Courtesy of Margate Health & Rehab Center Residents of Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson (formerly Ashe Living Center) gathered on Father's Day to honor the youngest and oldest fathers in residence. James Bard, photo at left, at nearly 101, was hon­ ored as the oldest father. He was born In December 1904, is from the Jefferson area, and worked as a coalminer. He has five children. Richard Benfield, 59, of Florida was honored as the youngest father. He was born in October 1945. He worked in furniture and has three children. "Where Children Are Our Specialty" Children's Clothing and Gifts •••••••••• Buy 1 Summer Clothing Item... £2 n G e t 2 n d ( > Si && Item Honoring fathers...oldest and youngest Happy Independence Day... Thank a vet! J; (of equal or lesser value) 1/2 Price! 20% OFF Stride Rite Shoes & Accessories Take An Extra Clearance 9 Melody Square North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 336-667-3355 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. t �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 PAGE 9 A COMMUNITY EVENTS Fireworks on the Fourth at Ashe Friday, July 1 Classic Country at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 2 6 p.m.: 2005 Harley-Davidson Bike Raffle to be held in downtown West Jefferson at the North Stage of Christmas in July. Grand prize is a 2005 1200 Custom XL1200C twotone Sportster. Tickets are $100 each. This event is sponsored by the Ashe County Band Boosters. You need not be present to win. Purchase of ticket is tax deductible. Winner will be responsible for taxes and tag on the motorcycle. All proceeds go to the ACHS band students. To purchase tickets, contact Scott Turnmyre at ACHS 246-2400, Andrea Reeves at 246-2307 or Terry Jones at 846-1283. Classic Country at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. 7 p.m.: Rock Creek Baptist Church will have a singing with Rev. and Mrs. Harlan Greer, Pine Mountain Boys and others. Everyone is welcome. Sunday, July 3 8:30 & 10 a.m.: Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold July services at Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs with Holy Eucharist celebrated. Coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office at 9823076. 11 a.m.: Midway Baptist Church Will have Tim LeBeau in concert. Pastor Steve LeaShomb and congregation welcomes you. Mahala Reunion will be held at Ralph Stout Park in Mountain City, Tennessee. Everyone is welcome and bring a covered dish. Monday, Independence Day Fireworks at Ashe County Park The event is free and open to the public with donations being accepted at the gates to help offset next year's cost of the event. Tuesday, July 5 11:30 a.m.: NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) will meet at Savory Chef Restaurant on Hwy. 16 N for the regular July meeting. All retired or present federal employees are invited to attend. Wednesday, July 6 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet for their annual picnic at West Jefferson City Park, Shelter No. 1. In case of rain, meeting will be moved to the Services for Aging. Chicken will be furnished and members are asked to bring a covered dish. Thursday, July 7 8 a.m.: Interagency meeting at Sweet Aromas. 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of ABA will meet for it's regular quarterly meeting with the New River Baptist Church. All committee members and pastors as well as visitors are invited to attend. Conference Room. Thursday, July 14 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Cholesterol/ Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts. Cost is $15. Participant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 1:30-4 p.m.: Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road. From beginners to experienced quilters, all are welcome. Call Brenda for more information ata 246-3230. 6:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc., (BROC) will hold its Executive Meeting at the BROC Wilkes Office in North Wilkesboro. Please call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543, or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for additional information. Friday, July 15 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 17 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. 1 Saturday, July 16 p.m.: Underwater Tour to find out what lives in the New River. Collect aquatic animals, macro-inverebrates, identify them and use them to determine water quality. Come prepared to get wet. Must wear closed shoes. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information, call 336982-2587. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy finger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavailable so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Sunday, July 17 10:30 a.m.: Kevin Spencer and Friends will be in concert at Landmark Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. The church is located in the Silas Creek community. Monday, July 18 8 a.m.: Camp Med is a program for high school students who may be interested in the medical field. Call 846-0781 for an application. This camp will be held through July 22. Wednesday, July 20 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. The Eller Family Association will be meeting at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023, 2005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. Friday, July 22 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. Friday, July 29 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served.Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Town of Jefferson, N.C. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Jefferson Board of Aldermen at the Town Hall on the 11th day of July 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Jefferson, North Carolina, for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment is as follows: To adopt a Polluting Industries Development Ordinance be singing at Landmark Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie McCoy, pastor, and congregation invite everyone to attend. Notice of Public Hearing Town of Jefferson, N.C. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the garden. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will have it's quarterly meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join Saturday, August 27 them for a Prayer Safari. Mt. Olive held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Jefferson will hold a Public Hearing at a Special Meeting at the Town Hall at 7:10 p.m. on Monday July 11, 2005 for the purpose of considering the adoption an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The town may exercise it discretionary powers and pursuant to Chapter 160A, Article 19 of the North Carolina Statutes extend the ETJ into the Hwy NC88/US221 Corridor (East Jefferson area). With town water and sewer services available in this area, the Town of Jefferson expects future growth of the town limits to advance into this corridor. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. VBS events Gillespie Community Church July 5-8 Classes for kindergarten thru adult from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Jim Francis at 384-2560 for more 'information. Church is located at intersection of East Big Springs and Stansberry Road (Little Horse Creek community). North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10 - 15 Come join us for fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Character with Jesus". Starts nightly at 6:30. Morning worship service and covered dish lunch will be at the Ashe Baptist Campground for VBS Kickoff on July 10 beginning at 10:30. Orion Baptist Church July Baptist Guests coming? Cleaning up? Summer project? Closing an estate? Moving? Kids growing up or leaving home? Gifts? There may be many rea­ sons that you no longer need once useful items; they still work, and there is plenty of usefulness in them. What to do? Consider donating them to Hospice for the upcoming Charles Fleenor Memorial flea Market. This year's sale dates will be August 19 and 20, but Hospice will begin accepting you donations at any time. If you have room to store them, please put them away for later dona­ tion. Hospice appreciates your good Used items in a wide variety of categories: Books/magazines/board games/puzzles Hunting, fishing and sport­ ing goods Tools Electronics Musical instruments Videos, CD's, DVD's Jewelry Home D6cor Lawn and Garden Infants/Children related items Crafts Toys Exercise Equipment Antiques House wares ' Furniture Seasonal items (Christmas, Easter, Valentine's...) Any useful item! Hospice also welcomes produce/fresh vegetables, homemade goods (honey, jelly, sauces) and baked goods donated just prior to the event. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice is a joint effort between Hospice of Ashe and the Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church in memory of Charles Fleenor, a long-standing member of both organizations. The Flea Market will be held Friday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 20, from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. at the John Luke Memorial Building next to the Presbyterian Church in Glendale Springs. On Friday, an early bird preview will be held for the first two hours (10 a.m. - 12 noon) and admission if $5 will be charged for the early bird preview. There will be no admission charged after 12 noon Friday nor all day Saturday. If you have items you'd like to donate, if you have questions or would like to volunteer for the Flea Market, please con­ tact Ernest and Francis O'Bannion at 877-5685. All proceeds are donated to Hospice. Cookbook from Wilkes Quilters The Wilkes County Quilters guild now has available a collection of the best recipes from group members, family and friends compiled into an attractive keepsake cookbook. The cookbook contains 702 well-loved recipes in a durable hardback cover. Other features include: EZel™ easel for propping cookbook, section dividers, cooking tips, herb & spice, baking and vegetable/ fruit guides, napkin folding guide, measurement and substitutions charts and calorie guide. Cookbooks may be purchased from any member of the Wilkes County Quilters guild or purchased at Main Street Cafe in downtown North Wilkesboro. Cost of the cookbook is $15, with proceeds helping to fund community projects and other activities of the guild. For more information, please contact Brenda Johnson at 336-667-9592 or Janice Earp at 336-838-1257. * ^ NOW THROUGH JULY 30TH 10% - 25% Off 25% - 75% Off Selected Framed Prints Selected Unframed Lithographs 25% - 50% Off Selected Unframed Gicl^es 25% Off Selected Framed Giclees 20% - 60% Off Selected Notecards "Christmas Tree Harvest" Throws 9>45 Each or 2 for $80 [Limited Supply) Come in and see our new art jewelry, pottery and hand-blown glass. SWRt G A L L E R Y (formerly the DePree-Flowers Studio and Gallery) 1 09 North Jefferson Avenue In West Jefferson • 336/246-7399 The public is encouraged to attend this important meeting. Church July 17-21 from 7 - 9 p.m. with the theme, Construction Zone. Kickoff on July 16 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the old Fleetwood School Ballfield. Classes for all ages. Mt. Olive is located on Watertank Road in Fleetwood. Everyone is welcome. Laurel Knob Baptist Church July 17-22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes for babies through grade 6. Theme is Kingdom of the Son, a Prayer Safari. Pastor, Dr. Jim Rash and congregation invite you to attend. Donations being accepted for Hospice event 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be Saturday, September 10 6:30 p.m. Claude Watson will Monday, July 11 Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program Saturday, July 23 Sunday, July 10 services with a different preacher each night. Everyone is welcome. night. July 8 will be the kickoff with a cookout and lots of games. Everyone will have the opportunity to meet Darrell the Barrell. Their theme is Construction Zone. Classes for all ages including adults. Pastor Mace Johnson and congregation invite you to attend. will be held at Family Central. Smokey Mountain Barbeque will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. The public is urged to be present for this important meeting. 7 p.m.: Sugar Tree Baptist Church will hold revival 8-12 from 6:30 - 8:30 each projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life Park r �vu PAGE 10A FRIDAY, JULY 2005 at newly openedJefferson Station More art panels g° by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The art collection continues to grow at Jefferson Station with four new panels added in the past two weeks. Shirley Hampton has add­ ed a second panel near her studio. The newest panel is called "Cosmic Gold," and fea­ tures two faces. "I call it 'Cosmic Gold' be­ cause it's sprinkling all over," said Hampton of the work and the sprinkles of gold. "There's a feminine side to everyone and a male side to everyone. I just thought that was inter­ esting to see and I eryoyed it because the ideas just kept flowing. It's like when I'm painting sometimes I don't feel like I've been doing what I've been doing. That's what I like about using your imagi­ nation. It just comes out that way. Coming up with some­ thing original these days is difficult because there are so many artists." Hampton is a native of Deep Gap and basically a selftaught artist who rarely uses models and strives to express her personal feelings on can­ vas. Her abstract works are colorful and thoughtful, often described as "especially viv­ id," "surrealistic," and "unique in subject matter and tech­ nique." B.J. Mauer has contributed two panels with a religious theme. 'The Woman at the Well" and "The Good Shep­ herd" feature scenes in the life of Jesus and are located near the Hice Street entrance of Jefferson Station. Mauer said she painted the cover of a cookbook for the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center and "just got fascinated with painting religious scenes." "I thought it was a good thing that I was led to do," she said. "My son has been to the Holy Land and offered point­ ers and perspective on the work. How I ended up with two is that I thought the first one was too small, so I scrapped it and painted the second one. Then when they came to pick up the panel I had two pan­ els. I had asked for two pan­ els and didn't remember that. So I redid the first panel and sent them both. The original one has the lost sheep and the second one has the well, or what I thought a well then would have looked like." The colors in the panels are blue and gold which represent the sky and sand. The sheep she painted from pictures of sheep she had shot while vis­ iting in Scotland. "Usually my work is more whimsical subjects in watercolor," Mauer said. "This pair is a more serious subject in acrylic. The cookbook was a Photo by Linda Burchette Annette Rogers' love of wa Flows." terfal's led • »hic aKetraM u .u.iu ^U«, • her to create this abstract called "Where the Water B.J. Ma"er was inspired by a cookbook cover to use a reliH gious ,heme |fl her pane|s' ,The Good Shepherd" and "The Woman at the Well." Photo by Linda Burchette Janice Grant turned her idea of a collage into a painting, called "Things of Nature," for her art panel at Jefferson Station. real experience for me and sort of brought this out." Janice Grant of West Jef­ ferson has been painting since she was a child and keeps a nature journal with thoughts and items from her experi­ ences. From this, she created "Things of Nature," a painting that looks remarkably like a collage. "I collect things in nature, and some of it is from my pho­ tography," said Grant of her panel. "I wanted to do a col­ lage and decided to paint it." Grant said she paints more flowers than anything else, and always eiyoys using a flo­ ral theme. About her work being hung in Jefferson Station, Grant said, "I'm really honored, but I feel like I'm out of my league. There are so many great art­ ists in Ashe County." Grant's special piece is one of many varied works of art appearing in the hallways of Jefferson Station. Each offers a unique perspective and will no doubt delight visitors who will see something different everywhere they look. Photo by Linda Burchette Shirley Hampton has added a second art panel at Jefferson Station, this one titled "Cosmic Gold." Annette Rogers created an abstract work in acrylic that reflects her love of waterfalls. "Where the Water Flows" is located near Shirley Hamp­ ton's gallery, and features the colors and textures that one would associate with a water­ fall. "I love waterfalls and paint pretty abstractly, so I was playing around with colors and textures to create this piece," said Rogers, a resident of Raleigh with a home in Fleetwood Falls. "I have a se­ ries of paintings with abstract waterfalls." Rogers said she's been painting for about 35 years. She and her family discov­ ered and fell in love with Ashe County when her daughter, Julie, went to Appalachian State University in the early 1980s. "Then we bought a home here, and I love it up here," she said. Rogers was visiting re­ cently with her husband Lee, daughter Julie Parkin and granddaughter Sarah. She has another granddaughter, Kristin. "It's an honor to be in here," said Rogers of her work at Jef­ ferson Station, "because I love this whole area and I'm glad to give something to it." Hairstylists at work at new Style Depot inJefferson Station by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Shane Little and Renee South chose Jefferson Sta­ tion in West Jefferson when deciding where to open a hair salon. The facility offered a choice of locations and plenty of room to set up the kind of shop they had in mind. Shane graduated from the Mark of Eden Institute in Jefferson last December and Renee brings 14 years experience in hair styling to Style Depot Inc. The two met at Mark of Eden when Shane was training and Renee was thinking about getting her instructor's license. "I've wanted to do hair since I was 13 years old," said Shane. "I had said I would have my own salon one day. I never expected it this quickly. Renee and I just hit it off and she helped me." The reason they chose Jef­ ferson Station, said Renee, "is because this is going to be such a big thing when people come through here, something Ashe County didn't have." The name of the salon reflects the train theme of the facility. Style Depot Inc. offers a warm, relaxing atmosphere for customers with earth tones throughout the d6cor. Soft music and lighting, original hardwood floors, comfortable chairs, and well-organized areas featuring shampoo and hair styling, manicures and pedicures, and a waxing room combine for a pleasing effect. "It's different, but with a touch of class," is how Shane describes the layout. "Com­ fortable and relaxing, warm and inviting." "We wanted you to feel just like you are at home," added Renee. Style Depot Inc. is a fullservice salon providing all aspects of hair care includ­ ing reconstruction treat­ ments and updos, all aspects of nail care including gel and acrylic, waxing, and facials with anticipation of adding a massage therapist and a fullfledged esthetician who takes care of all facial needs. The salon also offers a wide range of products including Mod­ ern Organic Products (MOP), Paul Mitchell, Redken and Bed Head. J.D. Sheriff with MOP came recently to offer in-ser­ vice training in his company's products and services. "I am telling them about our affirmative action pro­ gram to be better friends and offer friendlier services," said Sheriff. "It's all about being better people and better styl­ ists in a better society." Two special features of Style Depot Inc. are unique to the area. Stand-behind sham­ poo sinks create a more com­ fortable experience for both customer and stylist, and a color bar is available to show customers how colors are mixed for that perfect tint. Shane and Renee, their family and friends put their own time and effort into build­ ing the salon that features their personal stamp and the artwork of their friend Brian Photo by Linda Burchette Renee South and Shane Little give a shampoo and scalp massage to customers in the unique stand-behind shampoo basins at the new Style Depot Inc. salon in Jefferson Station. McCann of Wilkes who will also be contributing an art panel. The salon is located just inside the Ashe Street entrance to Jefferson Station. Style Depot Inc. is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. until closing (depending on appointments). Walk-ins are accepted. For information and appointments, call 8461772. �Just over one month until the fall sports season begins! This week in Husky sports All Star Minor League teams in action 9-10 year olds 11-12 year olds pnoto by snane nopmns , rhe 9-10 year old All Stars include (not in order): Cameron Guyton. Dylan Lewis. Sammy Sowers. Alex Laws, Michael Shaw, Cole Price. Matthew Hamilton. Grayson Gilley, Joseph Richardson, Zak Lawrence. Adam Graybeal. Mason Hamilton, Matthew Lee and Cullen Ashey. They are coached by Ken Guyton, Gary Graybeal and Allen Lewis. o , Kho.o Dy snane HopK.ns The 11-12 year old AH Star. Include (not In Christopher Cole, Dylan Carter Laiken South Sam j°n walte s' Josh Walker, Tyler Lambert, Andrew Lopp and Derry Nixon. The coaches are. Jell Walters, Vic Gammons, Dean Nixon and Tim Carter. *she County's All Star Teams, which represent us in North Carolina District 7, have practiced hard tor the past two weeks, preparing for their first games. These young athletes have each worked hard to earn a spot on the All Star Teams. . , ,linfl ,n rhe 9-10 year old All Stars will play Saturday, July 2, at East Catawba starting at 1 p.m. The 11-12 year olds were scheduled to play Avery on June 30. Junior Tennis League gets underway by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The 2005 Junior Ten­ nis League is underway and ACHS women's tennis coach Vickie Herman would like to invite any child who wants to come out and play tennis this summer to register for only $10.00. There are no commit­ ment requirements, as kids can come out whenever they can on Mondays and Wednes­ days from 10am to 12 noon. Don't have a tennis rac­ quet?—no problem! The North Carolina Tennis As­ sociation has awarded the Junior Tennis League $1,500 in grant monies over the last two summers to provide all the necessary equipment. The NCTA is interested in getting tennis programs started around the state, so they've been quite generous in investing in Ashe County's future tennis stars. Don't know how to play tennis? Never even had a lesson?—no problem! These grants have also allowed Coach Herman to pay for high quality tennis instruc­ tors to be on hand to teach the fundamentals to children of all ages. Over 25 youngsters have already registered, and par­ ticipation is growing weekly. The league will be closing for the week of July 4th, but will reopen on July 11th and run for the remainder of the sum­ mer. To register, call Vickie Herman at 246-2400. Coach Herman would also like to remind any ladies who are interested in trying out for the Huskies varsity women's tennis team this fall to come out and practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights at ACHS from 6-8pm. Photo by Shane Hopkins Ben Cheek went 3 of 4 at the plate last Tuesday night and put two over the fence to help Mountain Advantage Landscaping defeat Little Angels Daycare by one run, 17-16. Photo by Shane Hopkins These are the five members of the ACHS men's tennis team who are now members of the United States Tennis Association, and the first in school history to compete in a USTA-sanctioned tournament. They are planning to compete in more USTA tourneys this summer, (left to right) Chase Smith, Randall Pennington, Alex Graybeal, Will Krider and Anand Patel. Historic first for Husky tennis Photo by Shane Hopkins Mountain View 3rd grader Maggie Witherspoon is carrying on a family tradition. Already getting started with her tennis skill development, Maggie is the daughter of Wendy (South) Witherspoon. Wendy was a state 1-A quarterfinalist at Ashe Central High School under Coach Vickie Herman. Maggie's father, John Witherspoon, was also a tennis player for the Panthers. - -r. , Surprise visitor Photo courtesy of Dale Galloway Last week's Ashe County High School football camp had a surprise visitor. Former NFL MVP Mark Mosely came by the camp, offering tips on what he did best on the field: kicking. Mosely played for the Red­ skins from 1974 to 1986, and from the start to 1985 led the team in points scored every year. During his amazing career, Mosely made 405 of 428 at­ tempted points after touch­ down, and 257 of 384 at­ tempted field goals. In all, he scored 1,176 points. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1979 and 1982. In 1982, his team won the Super Bowl. Mosely is seen here in action with another football legend, Joe Theismann. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS High school counselor wins Endurance Run by Ryan Sabalow Journal Staff Writer Reproduced courtesy of the Auburn Journal Western States Endurance Run men's and women's first-place winners, Seattle's Scott Jurek, and North Carolina's Annette Bednosky, hold the prestigious Wendell Robie Cup during the run's awards ceremony Sunday at Placer High School. Photo by Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal After running 100 miles on foot from Squaw Valley to Auburn over the weekend, the 317 runners who completed the Western States Endurance Run received accolades for their accomplishments Sunday. "You spend six months training for it, one day running it and six months talking about it," John Medinger, president of the Western States Endurance Run Foundation, told the hundreds of runners, their support crews and volunteers who packed the field at Placer High School's Le Febvre Stadium. Medinger said cooler temperatures and snow at higher elevations may have kept run­ ners' times slower than normal, but the pleas­ ant 78-degrees at the race's lower elevations allowed for a record 79 percent of entrants to finish under the 30-hour cutoff time. Medinger joked that the record number of belt buckles given to finishers Sunday may cause entrance fees to increase next year in order to pay for the all the extra silver. But the shiniest prize awarded Sunday was the Wendell Robie Cup given to the top male and female finishers, Scott Jurek and Annette Bednosky. Jurek, who earned his record seventh win with a time of 16 hours, 40 minutes, 46 sec­ onds, said he would not be coming back to run the Western States next year. His wife and crew chief, Leah, says the "race is getting kind of old" and it's time to take a break, he said. "It's been a special part of my life the last seven years," the Seattle physical therapist said. "It's going to be hard not to be racing." Jurek added he may watch the race from the sidelines next year and will continue to run in other ultra races and marathons. Bednosky, who lives in North Carolina, said she ran to support her father suffering from cancer and hoped to spread awareness to oth­ ers about the disease by her performance. Jurek and Bednosky may have been the stars Sunday, but two very different runners, 68-year-old Karsten Solheim and 18-year-old James Bonnet, were acknowledged for shining so brightly on the trail. By finishing the race just three minutes before the 30-hour cutoff, Solheim, earned the award for the male best performance of the day and the oldest runner to complete the course. It was his 10th Western States finish. Solheim said he runs to show others that age is no barrier. "I believe we're all fearfully and wonder­ fully made," he said. "We only limit what we can do by our thinking." As the youngest finisher, Bonnet was proud to place higher than much older, more experi­ enced runners, like Solheim, a fellow Arizona native, whom he paced in last year's race. Ultra-running is often considered to be an older person's sport, but Bonnet said he hopes to prove that idea wrong as he competes in fu­ ture ultra runs. "Pssh," said Bonnet, who had his buckle strapped around his waist just seconds after he received it. "They don't know what they're talking about." Although runners may have been at the center of attention, race officials acknowl­ edged their accomplishments wouldn't have been possible without the support of the 1,300 volunteers who donated their time and energy to the race. At one point in the award ceremony, Medinger had all of the volunteers in atten­ dance stand and be recognized. "Everybody who's sitting down had better make some noise," he said. The Journal's Ryan Sabalow can be reached at ryans@goldcountrymedia.com. Photo courtesy of the Auburn Journal Western States Endurance Run men's and women's first-place winners, Seattle's Scott Jurek, and North Carolina's Annette Bednosky, hold the prestigious Wendell Robie Cup dur­ ing the run's awards ceremony Sunday at Placer High School. Rookie runs toWS women's title Andy Jones-Wilkins took sec­ ond and Joe Kulak was third. Guillermo Medina finished fourth while James Kerby took fifth. John Ticer was sixth while Dean Karnazes, who has gained notoriety this year for by Todd Mordhorst his popular book "UltramaraJournal Sports Editor thon Man," finished seventh Reproduced courtesy of the Auburn Journal for the second straight year This year's Western States Endurance Run and earned his 1,000-mile was one of the easiest races in the 32-year his­ buckle for his 10th career fin­ tory of the event. Though it wouldn't be fair to ish. call any part of the 100-mile race from Squaw Tim Twietmeyer was the Valley to Auburn "easy." first of 18 runners from the Among the record 317 finishers was 38- greater Auburn area to finish year-old Annette Bednorsky, who managed to the race in under 30 hours. win the women's title in her WS 100 debut. Twietmeyer finished 11th for The Jefferson, N.C. native recorded the thirdthe second consecutive year fastest time ever by a woman 18 hours, 39 with a time of 18:31. He fin­ minutes and 2 seconds - holding off fellow WS ished his record 24th race 100 rookie Beverley Anderson-Abbs for the and Twietmeyer has finished win. in under 24 hours every year. "I couldn't have asked for a better day," said Gordon Ainsleigh, who was Bednorsky, who dedicated her victory to her the first man to trek the 100 father, who is battling bone cancer. miles from Squaw Valley to Bednorsky has been competing in ultraAuburn along the Western marathons for less than three years and had States Trail, recorded his run just one 100-miler befbre Saturday's Yace. 20th finish with an impres­ But she showed great patience in' the early sive time of 23:47. stages of the race and was able to make her Three Auburn runners move after the Foresthill checkpoint, building Mark K. Sanders, Bill Finka 14-minute advantage over Anderson-Abbs beiner and Matt Lambert between Foresthill and the Ruck-A-Chucky - cruised across the finish River Crossing. line under the 24-hour mark "I was pretty comfortable being in the with less than 30 minutes to back because everyone warned me, 'The race spare. doesn't really start until Foresthill,' Bednor­ Cool resident David Schsky said. "I had so much pent up energy left at urr finished in 25:17 and Jack that point that I was, I wouldn't say chillin' - it S. Meyer of Foresthill clocked was still work - but I felt good." in at 25:41. Auburn's Randall Karine Herry, who led the women's field Thomsen checked in at 26:01, early on Saturday, ended up third. The 37- Robert Dickinson Jr., of Au­ year-old from France finished in 19:58:46. burn, had a time of 26:46, one Kristin Moehl Sybrowsky took fourth and minute ahead of Applegate's Redding's Luanne Park was fifth. Kari Borka. Scott Jurek won his record seventh straight Michael Huss, of Auburn, Western States title Saturday night while finished the course in 27:25 and Colfax's Karen Pierce was right behind Huss in 27:28. Western States veteran Mark Falcone, of Cool, had a time of 27:38. Auburn's Kathy Welch fin­ ished in 28:21 while Cool's Joanne Burnett finished in 28:47 in her second try at Western States. Matt Gebhardt, of Au­ burn, crossed the finish line in 29:36, Auburnite Becky ACHS girls' basketball teams looking ahead to 2005-6 season by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Recently the ACHS Lady Huskies basketball teams made their fifth consecu­ tive trip down to UNCGreensboro for Team Camp. They took 32 players, rang­ ing from rising 8,h graders to rising 12th graders, and played in four divisions with four different teamas: 1A Junior Varsity, 2A Ju­ nior Varsity, 1A Varsity and 2A Varsity. Ashe County competed against traditional tough teams such as Bunker Hill, Brookville (Va), Bunn, Mt. Airy, Southern Vance, East Burke, Polk County and Burns. By the end of camp, the varsity teams had an impressive combined re­ cord of 13-4. Varsity Head Coach Laura Foster stated, "I was pleased with our perfor­ mance at camp. I thought we did a lot of good things. During our summer prac­ tices and games, I have seen a lot of improvement from individual players. I am looking forward to this upcoming season." Last week Coach Foster 3 MCNTHS F*R $9.95/M©NTH faslransiP communications, inc. For more info tall us at 246-4545 er High just minutes after the horn signalled the end of the race. Helga Backhaus, a threetime WS 100 age-group winner from Germany, had perhaps the most dramatic finish, hustling around the Placer track to clock in at 29:58:09. Bowling results CARDINAL LANES Thursday Summer League, week #7 (6.23.05) 1.Cardinal Lanes 2.Ashe Co. Builders 3.Ashe Co. Ford 4.Swords-N-Scribe 5.Radio Hill Sales 6.Church's Const. 7.Heritage 8.Corner Market 18—10 18—10 17—11 15—13 14—14 13—15 10—18 7—21 High Game HDCP E.Adams 317 E.Adams 303 S.Stevens 303 High Series HDCP E.Adams 838 S.Stevens 754 D.Calhoun 654 Women's HG-S Women's HG-HDCP A.Leserra 177 A.Leserra 245 WEEKLY: High Average High Game Scratch E.Adams S.Stevens E.Adams M.Leserra 194 D.Calhoun B.Lewis 255 252 241 191 188 High Team Average Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Radio Hill Sales High Series Scratch E.Adams 652 M.Leserra 627 S.Stevens 592 694 677 659 For All Your Golf, Work S Utility Needs Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. 310 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson phone (336) 219-0100 • fax (336) 219-0136 brgcuvi@carthlink.nct Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • Saturdays by appointment Jefferson Post NASCAR Steve Sawyer and Tina Hardin tied as winners for this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. They both correctly chose the race winner, Tony Stewart, and guessed closest to the winner's average speed of 72.845 mph with guessed of 72 mph . Thank you for ail of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! W and the Lady Huskies host­ ed their annual "Girls Got Game" basketball camp at Ashe County High School. (Photos and award winners in Tuesday's paper) Visit Mr Christmas In cam at: www.fastransit.nat Step bg between 9am - 5pm an Friday, fs< far Internet Specials: Morris finished in 29:36 and Auburn's Bogdan Ambrozewicz hustled across the line with just 18 minutes to spare before the 30-hour time limit was up. Cool resident Tim Hagerty was not as fortunate. For the second straight year, Hagerty crossed the finish line at Plac­ GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! $189 PREMIUM VINYL? 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The capital of Japan is I okyo, w hich has more than 8 million inhabitants in the city itself and over 11.6 million in the greater metropolitan area. This is one of the largest (most populated) cities in the world. The main religion in Japan w as Shinto - the Way of the Gods. Now Buddhism and Christianity are also practiced. There are many holidays related to these religions celebrated, but the 3 important holiday s are New Years Day, the emperor's birthday, and Constitution Day. Two other holidays that are particularly important to boys and girls are Girl's Day and Boy's Day. On Girl's Day, girls invite their friends over to see their beautiful dolls. On Boy's a Day, boys display dolls of heroes and warriors. High poles in the gardens hold streamers in the shape of ( arp (fish).1 hese fly in the breeze during Boy's Day. Each flag represents a son in the house. Japan seems like a far away fairy-tale country. In some ways it is. It is a country of legends and traditions that arc • thousands of years old. Cherry Blossoms bloom in the warm weather making it an enchanted garden. It is a wonderful place I vv a to visit. Its people are ready and eager to make visitors feel welcome. On this Kid's Page, let's see what fascinating tacts we can learn about Japan. Japan Word Searcy The traditional Japanese clothing is the kimono. Help him find the Japanese foods listed below. This Is a long, loose robe of cotton or silk. Tied about the waist is a sash called an obi. FISH TOFU MISO SOUP SEAWEED RICE n Today we mostly see the kimono in ceremony. Circle which figure below is wearing a kimono. TEA Q H M Q G Q G T L Q E K Q K J R M A Y I S H A B F P A F L A L A I K Z J S X J Z N V O Z R J Z P M C L X T O F U X M C K X T H X O Z E F S I S V L S K X M S Y G S 1 X S D W K O B O W L D NW H HWGMWC E L U N P E P E J E J N E B T E V D O P H P D Q R I D N B D V Y D T C P B Y N C A F U C M E C A B C P V M V T B V Z D H V E V V L C V E F N C R V F X S B W L C F P P F W R B XT E A S W A R P S R Q W R Q T V Z D X T W E V T O Q T Z X T S G F A F D G S A F G I W G M L G X F C Q G F F D Z C F U F I S H F B B X W H G B C X D B Y Z B T S B G o • yr/ i s T J n j i z a i d Oj j \ O 1 i\ O w & This little boy is ready for his lunch! 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The walls between the indoors and outdoors are coming down and we're seeing outdoor rooms and living areas that have all the features of indoor kitchens and family rooms. One of the obvious solutions for increasing your outdoor living space is the development of the area beneath raised decks. You're seeing many of them add elabo­ rate stone fireplaces, barbecue fire pits and professional grade kitchen set-ups to create comfort­ able outdoor settings that they're using more than the inside of their home. Of course, the development of a usable, enjoyable space beneath your raised deck requires you to address one problem ... rain. All of us who have raised decks know that the area beneath it becomes unusable when it rains because the water simply drips down through the decking. That's why the development of a new, innovative deck drainage system 1 is drawing such rave reviews from homeowners and contrac­ tors nation­ wide. Unlike other deck drain­ age systems available on the market, this exciting new system is installed above floor joists, allow­ ing them to remain completely dry and thus protecting the structural integrity of your deck. Just as important is the fact that the above-joist installation ensures a dry envi­ ronment for the installation of electrical wiring, gas lines and soffits. This means that ceiling fans, lighting, speakers, video electronics and outdoor kitchens can be installed, creating a fullyfunctional outdoor living room that provides true comfort and protection from the elements. The real beauty of this system is its simplicity and ease of instal­ lation. Comprised of durable 20 ml, UV-protected plastic components, the system can be Residential Wiring & Rewiring Specializing in Custom Homes, Log Cabins and More! Rig and Little Jobs! fall today for a FREE Estimate! Rich McCartw Cell: 836-977-3223 Home: XM>-tt77-2664^ installed easily on any new or existing deck. Requiring only scissors and a staple gun, homeowners can install the system them­ selves or use a qualified deck builder. You simply place a downspout below the decking at the end of each Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PM1 Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Roby Poe Road bay. and roll out and staple the trough to the top of the joist. The water enters through the deck­ ing into the trough, drains to the downspout and then into a gutter (not included). It really is that simple. This system is built to last because it is not subject to the ac­ cumulation of debris or freezing. This new deck drainage system is also much less expensive than most such systems and is backed by a 20-year limited warranty. Enhance your outdoor lifestyle while adding value to your home. If you or your deck builder wants more information on the first deck enhancement system that makes sense, contact the professionals at RainEscape (for­ merly known as UnderCover) at (720)348-1385 or (877)348-1385 or visit their Web site at www. rainescape.com. Courtesy of ARA Content Ellen Phipps - GRI/ABR/Broker Val Phipps - Broker Kirn Leek - Sales Associate Mott Pruitt - Sales Associate 336-246-5555 • 800-979-5556 • www.ActiveRealtyNC.com Sewing Ashe & Watauga Counties (336) 982-6020 Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? 1 Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? 1 Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. 1 There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. ML Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. 1 IfVou are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. This immaculate home features 4BR (lg. master suite w/whirlpool) 3.5BA. herringbone design hardwood floors, spacious kitchen w/oak cabinets and lots of window s, stone FP w/gas logs, large deck, private back yard w/patio. Located in a nice, quiet neighborhood convenient to Ashe & Watauga. $279,900. (J-233) GREAT VALUE - This spacious ranch-style home is nestled next to a bold mountain stream with a beautifully landscaped yard. 4.7 acres, large deck and porch, oversized carport, phved drive, full basement, bam and only 12 miles from West Jefferson. Possible owner financing with 25 percent down. $198,000. (J-527) www.jeffersonpost.com Ji 1208 School Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Phone: (336) 838-1350 Fax: (336) 838-2010 This beautiful home offers privacy, long range and mountain views and 13 acres. Home is in excellent condition with over 2,050 sq. ft., hardwood FLs. cherry cabinets, modem appliances and attic ready to finish. Property includes older horse bam with electricity, out building and gated paved drive. This property won't last! A Must See! $295,000. (J-874) ONE OF A KIND! Custom built 4BR/4.5BA, 360 view, cherry cabinets, trey & cathedral ceil­ ings - B&B possibility - 2 screened porches, 3,896 sq. ft. & bonus suite with 900 sq. ft. $625,000. (J-90SD) o m £ i ti ^feaied to announce tfiat eve JOHNSON REALTY Cell: (336) 957-6385 fiave mooed to OPEN HOUSE ON THESE THREE LOG HOMES SATURDAY FROM 1:00 TO 5:00 PM JULY 2, 2005 SUNDAY FROM 2:00 TO 5:00 JULY 3, 2005 OUT <ccf\feuj <^l\l\ode[ NEW LOG HOME DEVELOPMENT-DOUBLE BRANCH ome at OUT DIRECTIONS: HWY 16 NORTH INTO VIRGINIA, TURN RIGHT ON OLD MILL RD (767), RIGHT ON DEACON ROAD, RIGHT ON DOUBLE BRANCH RD. LEFT ON HANNAH DRIVE (THRU GREEN GATE). New country log home situated on 1 . 1 5 + / acres in Alleghany County, NC. Home has four bedrooms and three and a half baths. Home features a stone fireplace, covered front porch, covered back porch, and a covered patio. Floors arc hardwood, tile and carpet. Over 3,000 square feet of heated living space. Basement is finished with second kitchen, bedroom and full bath. Near New River. Great views from the front porch. Abundant wildlife. Broker Owned!! MLS 10894, $349,00.00 This new log home offers two bedrooms, two baths, covered front and back porches \yith hardwood floors in the kitchen, den and dining room area. The basement has a large den or recreation room with fireplace and a single garage, utility room and storage area. Property is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern c^JVeuj Jdocationl We've moved to our new location, at 589 South Main Street in Jefferson, on the four lane between the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson. OUR NEW MODEL, THE JEFFERSON, WILL BE OPEN FOR YOU TO VISIT ON JULY 5, 2005. WE WILL HAVE OUR OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 16, 2005 FROM 10:00 AM TIL 4:00 PM. We will also have other homes available for you to tour as well. These Homes are on the market for sale, brochures available. North Carolina near the New River in Alleghany County. Broker Owned!! MLS 11316, $229,500. This log home offers a living area with rock fireplace and a dining area tucked off the kitchen. Upstairs, a loft gives a spacious, airy feeling, and the secluded master suite offers privacy. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered front and back porches and a deck. Hardwood floors in kitchen, den and dining room, tile in bathrooms and utility room and berber carpet in bedrooms. Property is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ashe Country. Broker Owned!! MLS 9823, $254,500. You are cordially invited to join our festivities as we celebrate our new home with an old fashioned cookout. While you 're here, register to win a great door prize. Office: 336-846-1346 Fax:336-846-1329 Innovative Homebuilding Systems 589 South Main Street Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 E-mail: Homes@skyhest.com Web: RivercliaseHomes.com �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5B FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 Designing the Gourmet Kitchen — From the Inside, Out Gourmet cooking and enter­ taining can be frustrating, even for the seasoned cook. With guests now congregating in the kitchen while the meal is being prepared, fumbling around in the back of your cabinets for dusting, isn't in the way and can be as big or as little as you want. With the right lighting, you can display your best pieces as artwork. It makes setting the table a snap; and step further by offering pull-out box cabinet inserts that allow that long lost spice jar, gadget or serv ing tray can turn cooking into a chore. Fortunately, manufacturers people think of and design their kitchens. "For decades now, we've been designing kitchens in a classic triangle, with a cooking area, a food prep area and a clean­ and food serving zones, and do it beautifully. Base cabinet beverage centers offer everything from rolling bins on a carousel, for storing a wide variety of canned goods; to pull out storage meant to hold ing/storage area. But today's serious cooks needed 'point of use' solutions,".says Ellen Cheevcr, ASID, a well known kitchen and bath designer and you're seeing appliances like special warming drawers or beverage centers that fit in base cabinets. The insides of cabinets are now so specialized, there is a pull out or a special drawer for almost every need," she said. In fact, one manufacturer of high-end, semi-custom kitchen cabinetry, Decora, has just introduced the ACCESSories collection, with more than 100 cabinet options designed to pro­ vide specialized storage for the gourmet cook and entertainer. mixes and bagels. And for pet owners, a special pull-out base cabinet with an additional small drawer could be made to store large dog food canisters, treat boxes, toys and grooming it's a very smart way to use your space." she says. The Wet Bar/Wine Service Zone: Wet bar modules can help make a transition between food preparation are listening to these concerns, and responding with solu­ tions that may change the way industry educator. "So now, using storage for a "breakfast center," where a trim, pull-out base cabinet can store cereals, syrups, pancake and muffin "With the right door style, you can make a combination china cabinet/buffet that never needs about baking often choose to lower their countertop, adding knead-friendly marble counters. Now, Decora has taken this a eight, 2-liter bottles of soda. Wine racks can be built in a variety of configurations - in freestanding pantries to doorlcsjs configurations built as a show area in the cabinets.' Combined with today's under-the-coun­ ter wine chillers and beverage centers, there's no need to go to the basement for that dusty old bakers to store canisters, baking powders and spices together, under the counter. Special base cabinets have tiered, adjust­ able layers that arc perfect for holding unruly springlorm pans, casseroles, cake decorating kits and the like. Formal/Casual Dining Zones: bottle. Meal Planning Command Center: Built in bookcases, file drawers and computer base cabinets can turn a corner of the kitchen into the perfect place "People are using built-in cabi­ nets as a buffet that separates their kitchen from their dining area, usually with a tall bank of cabinets," says Cheever. With more than 1,000 different size, door and finish combina­ tions - and now a full line of storage products-Decora's national network of independent dealers and designers can offer a custom fit and a high-style look for around 20 percent less than custom cabinets, according to Jan Aufdcrhar, semi-custom manager for Masterbrand Cabi­ nets. Decora's parent company in Jasper, Ind. "Designers are realizing that built-in cabinetry is a great way to break up space between the open kitchen, dining room, great room combinations, with­ out making the floor plan feel closed off. With cabinetry doing so much more now, people are lot more likely to have things like built-in butler's pantries, wet bars, study areas and even built in china cabinets," she adds. Here's just a few of the appli­ cations Cheever and Aufderhar noted for today's new high-per­ formance kitchens: Food Prep Zone: Kitchen islands have become elaborate food prep areas, with lower counter heights, built in butcher "Put Your Trust In Number One Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a Ontui)^ 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Business 336-246-2664 nization options have emerged. In the cabinet underneath the cooktop, chefs can put in draw­ ers that hold up to 32 spice jars, right where they are needed, or install a special pull-out that holds all the pots and pans and organizes lids. A huge array ol tall cabinets, base cabinets and special pull outs are specifically designed to hold sauces, spices, mustards and chutncys, right near the cooktop. Baking Zone: Cooks serious kitchen office nook. Task-Specific Storage Zones: Instead of a pantry that stores everything in one place, many homeowners are opting for dividing storage into specific work areas of their kitchens. For instance, some families are I think these kitchen designs will become a true mainstream trend." she adds. To find out more about emerg­ ing kitchen design trends, visit www.dccoracabinets.com. Courtesy of ARA Content 03 High Country Realty www. ashecountyroales ta te.com 336-246-6348 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC (Downtown West Jefferson) 800-729-0735 www.AsheCountvRealEstate.com MOUNTAIN CHALET ON 17 ACRES WITH STREAM! This 3BR/2BA chalet features fireplace, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, deck, and park-like setting on 17 acres with a stream. $235,000 B134 MOUNTAIN CABIN IN THE WOODS! This 3BR/2BA Cabin features fireplace, vaulted ceiling, covered front porch and 0.83 acre wooded setting with a creek REDUCED! $219,500 C140 MLS MOUNTAIN CHALET W ITH LONG-RANGE VIEWS! 3BR/2BA chalet with wrap deck, covered lower deck, basement, wooded setting and beautiful layered long-range views. $167,500 C141 Equal Housing Opportunity CLOSE-IN WITH VIEWS! 3BR72BA low maintenance home with covered front porch, fenced yard, 2-car detached garage with bonus room located close-in with nice views. $197,500 ZI05 CHARMING LOG HOME WITH STREAM! 3BR/2BA log home with wood floors, exposed beams, covered porch, screened porch, deck and 2-car garage located in peaceful wooded set­ ting with a steam. $199,(KM) G121 PRIVATE MOUNTAIN RETREAT'. This unique mountain retreat has over 1300 sq. feet. 1BR/1.5BA. hardwood floors in main area and located on almost 4 private wooded acres just 5 minutes to West Jefferson. $195,0(M) G120 MOUNTAIN HOME WITH VIEWS ON 17+ ACRES! 2BR/2BA modular home with covered porch, deck, full walkout bsmt.. with finished living area, fireplace & expansion possibilities and located on 17.35 acres with stream and long-range views. $269,000 D117 RIVERFRONT LODGE! Exquisite 3BR/3.5BA Redwood log home with 2 fpls, wood floors, custom cherry cabi­ nets, granite countertops. family room, office, library, workshop and extensive decking situated on 2+ acres on the New River. $598,000 S150 ADORABLE VERY PRIVATE LOG CABIN! 2BR/1BA mountain cabin with wood floors, stone fireplace, loft area that could easily be additional sleep space, covered front porch, wrap around deck and located in quiet wooded setting convenient to Boone & West Jefferson. $179,000. C142 CHARMING HOME WITH CLASS, CHARACTER & LOTS OF HISTORY! Locally known as The Buffalo Tavern, (his 4BR/5BA colonial home with 6 fpls, covered front porch & balcony, large lawn, and views is perfect for Bed & Breakfast or private residence. REDUCED! $275,000 T121 COZY LOG CABIN NESTLED IN THE WOODS WITH RIVER VIEWS! 2BR/1BA log cabin with wood floors, stone fireplace, covered front & back porch, full basement with bedroom & bath plus unfinished space offering expansion possibilities. $165,000 CANADIAN LOG HOME IN BIG TREE! This 3BR/2.5BA Canadian log home with many unique features includ­ ing copper sinks. European bath fixtures, high-tank toilets, stone fireplace w/hand carved mantle, hardwood floors, hot tub, garage & much more is offered at $698,900. O106 SOUTHERN ASHE COUNTY LOG HOME WITH RIVER FRONTAGE! 3BR/2-Full & 2 Half BA, wide plank wood floors, 3 stone fpls. 2 large decks, screened porch, full basement with fin­ ished area. 2-car garage with workshop & storage space and located in Twin Bridges with river frontage and views. $478,000 G122 STONEBRIDGE LOG HOME WITH ADDITIONAL LOG STRUCTURE! 2BR/2BA log home with loft area, wood floors. 2 stone fpls. porch, deck, good year-round access, and an additional log structure that can easily be adjusted to a guesthouse. Convenient to Boone and West Jefferson. REDUCED! $389,000 WELL MAINTAINED HOME 131196. CLIFTON AREA - Spacious brick rancher in like new condition. Beautiful 3BR/2BA home with gas fire­ place, hardwood floors & much more. Situated on 16.75 acres. $275,000. 131297. DOUBLEWIDE IN PHOENIX VIEW SUBRIVISION - This 3BR/2BA doublewide is well maintained. Built in entertainment cen tcr. The master bath has a garden tub. separate shower and double vanities. 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Antique English doors. ing/dining room, wide plank flooring, 3 tier deck, and so much more. This tongue & groove ceilings, pvd access & 4BR/4.5BA home is situated on 21.71 entire lower level is complete for extra acres and priced 50K below appraised rental unit or separate "mother-in-law" value. Call for your private showing. living space with open rms. FP. stor­ age. Situated on 1.9+/- acres. $255,000. $725,000. MOTIVATED SELLER! LaiMLLisjiniis: 131418. GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - Access from Hwy 88W with long range views, river views, some open land, some wooded, no timber. Good hunt­ ing land. $895,000. 131375. GREAT LOCATION -for this pine wooded lot. 3.1+/- acre tract w/crcck rushing thru back portion. Common river access provides picnicking, canoeing, & tubing. Paved roads & underground utilities and situated in a gated community. $58,000. Z103 El 16 TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c2lhcrilagcrcalty.com (as created by Fastransil Communications) •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 ™ STONEBRIDGE LOG HOME WITH FANTASTIC MEWS! 3BR/2BA. plus 2 half baths, loft area, wood floors, stone fireplace, wood-burning stove, whirlpool tub. sauna, covered front porch, sunroom. deck, full basement with office and garage and located on 1+ beautifully landscaped acres with fantastic long-range views. REDUCED! $386500 Ml 18 THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. Main Street Discount •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quills & Shams to match < 7^\~she leading into the kitchen, add­ ing a shelf at the bottom of the kitchen island or putting in a ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation keep knives straight, organized not needed. Cooking Zone: With many cooks now buying separate cooktops and ovens, instead of freestanding ranges, new orga­ recipe files, paying the family bills or storing beloved cook­ book collections and culinary backgrounders. With some kitchen cabinet manufacturers offering built-in office modules in addition to their kitchen line, designers can seamlessly inte­ grate the two — whether you're storing cookbooks in a hallway INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED Real Estate for Your World block countertops and knife drawers with special inserts to and sharp. Cutting boards slide out for use and disappear back into the cabinet when they're for accessing computerized materials. "Cabinet storage systems have been around for a few years, but only now are kitchen designers starting to truly see their potential," says Aufderhar. "When people begin to see how much time proper organization can save them in the kitchen, CALL. US FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS Commercial Space For Rent Looking For a Log Cabin? in West Jefferson OFFICE • RETAIL • SMALL BAY WAREHOUSE Two Units 1,750 SF ADA Approved Baths / Hot Water Separate Heat and Air Contact Walt Petersen, Regency Properties 336-240-2307 LET US ASSIST YOU! AS AN EXCLUSIVE BUYER'S AGENT NO FEES!! WE SAVE YOU TIME A N D MONEY!! PARKWAY PROPERTIES M MLS 13290 Hwy 221 South • Fleetwood, NC Phone: 336-877-9696 • Cell: 336-977-0467 buy ersagent @ skybest .com �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, JUT V 1, 2005 JEFEEBSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy . CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday s paper (Friday 9:00 am) 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted A non-proft mental Healing Waters health organization is accepting resumes for the following position: a FT Technical Level Staff Member and a PT Relief Technical Level Staff Member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Experience working with SPMI Adults Preferred. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC, Att: Sue. PO Box 667, West Jefferson, NC 28694 Cosmetologist. Estithicans, & Nail Tech. We Offer Booth Rental & Commission. Apply Within or Call 846-1351 Semi-skilled Carpenter with own tools & transport to help Site Superintendent. Willing to learn. Call 336-657-1184 or 336-982-5428. NURSE (Wednesday (Position 743-50-TBA/Nurse) Open Until Filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Alleghany County. Duties include working closely with the psychiatrist in handling medication, clinic functions, drawing blood, taking vital signs, consulting and monitoring of client conditions. Work Hours: 8-5 Mon & Wed. w/flexibility on remaining hours. am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. excellent skills in relating to people in business, religion, political and tourism opportunities. Ability to write clearly Familiarity with Ashe County and the 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organiza­ tion. Must be available evenings and week­ ends and for the meetings and events. Includes these duties and other duties as assigned, may work in office/temporary museum if needed. Director/Coordinator, 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization Friday's paper 9:00 140-Help Wanted Will provide overall leadership in accord­ ance with the direction, policies, and objectives of the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Board of Directors. Will report to the president and executive committee of the Board. Submit Resumes to: ESC at Family Central in Person Only. Apply By 7-8-05 260-Garage/Yard Sales Will provide leadership for fund raising and public relations program. Works with the Fund raising Committee to establish fund raising strategy Mail orders should be and assists with sent with payment to: implementation. Will represent the Minimum Classified Advertising 1904 Ashe Courthouse requirements: The Jefferson Post Preservation Graduation from a PO Box 808 Organization to inter­ State accredited school West Jefferson. NC ested communities, of nursing and one 28694 churches, foundations, year experience in civic leaders, agencies, psychiatric nursing. (We accept personal etc.; and provide visibil­ Must be licensed by check, Visa or Master ity of the 1904 Court­ the N.C. Board of Card) house Preservation Nursing to practice Organization in the as a registered nurse Telephone: surrounding area. Will in North Carolina. (336) 846-7164 coordinate these Hiring salary: grade Fax: activities with board 67-69 Salary Range (336) 846-7165 members. Will report $32,796 -$49,488 regularly to the board Submit state e-mail: staying fully informed application to: classified & jeffersonpost c of the activities of the Alleghany Employment om board and it's Security Commission, Web: committees . Will serve www.jeffersonpost.com P.O. Box 996, Sparta as communication link NC 28675. between various Criminal Records 30-Special committees and to the check and preemployNotices local media. Will ment drug testing is coordinate duties of required. If you have left volunteers and any pictures with us Margate Health & other temporary PLEASE remember to Rehab employees, as needed. come in and pick 540Waugh Street' Will assist president in them up. Jefferson, NC 28640 preparation of agenda 336-246-5581 for board meetings. THANK YOU Must have a solid Jefferson Post RN/ADON Position background in fund PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Available raising and grant All real estato advertising Nursing writing and a familiarity in this newspaper Is subAdministrative |ecl to the Fair Housing Act with private and which makes it Illegal to Experience Preferred non-profit entities. Must advertlso any preferences. have verifiable work Limitation or discrimination Medical/Dental < experience in these based on race.' color, religion, sex. handicap, Benefits areas. [financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ol 16 living with' parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody ol chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising tor legal estate which is in violation of the law. Our roaders are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this nowspapor are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain ol discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number lor the hearing impaired is Applications available at front desk. Interviews by Appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found FOUND Upper Mtn. Research Station in Laurel Springs. Male Grey/White Kitten with Flea Collar with Name Duke. Please Contact 982-6125 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Male Beagle Lost Near Low Gap Road. Missing for 2 weeks. Call 982-6974 Lost Small Black Fiest Mix, Lost on Mt. Jefferson Rd, On Sexton Rd. Call 246-7516 or 977-0067 Lost Small Black/White w/ Little Bit of Brown Female Dog found on Buffalo Rd near Wilford's Garage. Call 877-2990 Missing from the Flatrock community in Crumpler. A female husky yellowish orange with white fur, blue eyes. Call 846-5313 or 977-0873 100-General Services STRATFORtJ"""" HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted Neod a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Experienced Grill Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 Education: Associate degree minimum, 4 year degree preferred. Will accept similar work experience as a substitute for education. This is a part time position, requiring 20 hours of work weekly. Pay rate to be negotiated, length of employment depends on negotiated contract. Pay includes travel expenses as necessary. Other qualifications: Should have experience in non-profit administration, Should have ability to speak publicly, Should have 2 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 2nd 7AM-UNTIL Kids Clothes & Lots More. LOCATION Speaks Rd West Jefferson 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 2nd 7AM-UNTIL Girl clothes 0-9 mo. Boy clothes 0-4T. Men and Women Items, Some Home Interiors. Household Items, Exercise machine, New Items. LOCATION Kaola Dr. Follow the Signs. 5 FAMILY YARD SALE SAY. JULY 2nd 8AM-UNTIL LOCATION AT HAM'S TOOLS ON 221 BIG 2 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 9th Starting at 8 AM LOCATION Mt.View Elementary School FIRST YARD SALE OF THE SEASON. SAT. JULY 2nd 7-12 Kids Toys, Crafts, Clothes, Etc... LOCATION Rayfield Acres/Buck Mtn. Heights off of Beaver Creek School Rd. SEVERAL FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 2nd LOCATION 3466 NC Hwy 16 S. In Front of Sheets Brothers Guttering 260-Garage/Yard Sales 260-Garage/Yard Sales HUGE GARAGE SALE JULY 1,3,4 (Fri.,Sun.,Mon.) 7AM RAIN OR SHINE Coffee Table, Small Desk, Knick-Knacks. Toys. Little Girls' Clothes, and a Ple­ thora of Old Junk. LOCATION 608 North Main St. Jefferson (Old Hwy 16, on the right going from Jefferson toward Ashe Park) LARGE YARD SALE JUNE 30, JULY 1-2 Lots of collectables, exercise bike, antiques, storm doors, you name it we have it. LOCATION 148 Ervin Houck Dr. on 221 S in Baldwin MOVING SALE SAT. JULY 2nd 8AM Several Very Nice Items, Including Furni­ ture, Home Stereo. Mult Disc CD Player, and Speaker System. Golf Clubs, Children's Toys/Clothes, Mens & Women's Clothing.Too Many Items To List. LOCATION Located off of Hwy 221S. Turn Left on Mulatto Mtn. Rd. Go 6/10 of a Mile to Country Side Acres & Turn Left Into De­ velopment. It will be the 3rd house on the left. Call 982-8077 w/ Questions. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE FRI. & SAT. JULY 1-2 7AM-UNTIL YARD SALE SAT. July 2nd 7-UNTIL Tools, mowers, clothes, Home Interior, lots of good junk! In case of rain, rescheduled for 7-23-05 Toys, nice childrens, mens & womens clothing and shoes. girls bedding & curtains, cardioglide, saddles, household items and more... LOCATION Silas Creek Rd. next to Landmark Church. SON'S 1st GARAGE SALE SAT. JULY 2 8-NOON PLEASE NO EARLY BIRDS!! RAIN OR SHINE My son will have odds and ends, so just come by and see what you can find and help him out so he can have a little spending money. YARD SALE FRI. JULY 1 12:00 SAT. JULY 2 8-3:00 MON. JULY 4 83:00 RAIN OR SHINE Come Find Some Great Deals With More NEW AVON and Everyone Is Welcome LOCATION Vivian Osborne's Home 266 Davis Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617 982-3722 •••AY-1:1»lcFIN4B KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each SAT. JULY 2nd LOCATION 276 Joe Owens Rd. Fleetwood, NC 1/4 Mile Up State Road Mens, Womens, Childrens Clothes, Household Items, Shoes, Toys, Books. The Classifieds Let our Ads go to work for You! Call us at YARD SALE 7AM-12PM LOCATION 454 Oakwood Rd. West Jefferson (Beside Boone Funeral Home) Wilkes Community College Banquet Services Coordinator For more information 8467164 call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6421. PRN REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS AVAILALE Inpatient Department Emergency Department Alleghany Memorial Hospital Comptitive Pay Rates Employee Friendly Environment Call 336-372-3226 www.amhsparta.org Equal Opportunity Employer Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Head Start 710 Beech Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 BROC Head Start Providing a comprehensive child development program for families in Ashe. Alleghany, and Wilkes Counties since 1965 BROC Head Start is seeking to contract for the following: Three (3) Part-time Bi-lingual Teacher Assistants (one in each county Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes) Positions advertised: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must be literate and have at least a High School Diploma or GED • Must comply with "Drug Free Workplace" policy and submit to random drug testing • Must furnish criminal background check and fingerprints upon request • Must comply with Head Start and NC Health regulations and other Early Childhood guidelines and regulations • Must participate in education experiences as they apply to position • Must be willing to attend training classes and workshops to upgrade skills and self • Must have the ability to relate positively to children, parents, and other staff Contracted positions are part-time, 5-hour days (20 hours per week) within a nine-month program year. Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson LOCATION Across from Blue Ridge Electric on Vanny Dr. 5th house on right. Follow signs. YARD SALE SAT. JULY 2nd 7AM-UNTIL RAIN OR SHINE All Items Must Go! LOCATION Mary E May Estate 1346 Wade Bare Rd in Jefferson BROC Head Start is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No phone calls, please. Apply in person at Employment Security Commission. Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: 13 Yr Old 16 Hand Bay Gelding Racking Horse, Loads, Shoes, Clips, Parks, Good On All Kinds of Trails. $1850/OBO Call 336-877-4530 & Leave A Message. For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information FREE KITTENS! 336-384-3233 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable. Light Weight. Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like YARD SALES LOCATION 400 Beaver Creek Rd Just Follow Signs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Registered MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. 7-9-05 at 8:00 am. Household Items, Clothes, Toys, Furniture, Miscellaneous Shop 260-Garage/Yard Sales new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, NextTetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football. Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical gun:ffcg ii M:r»icgi We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires. Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb-day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 WANT TO BUY SAWED LOCUST POSTS. 385-9031 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. All Wheel Drive. 158,000 Miles. Good Condition $3250.00 385-1340 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. HELP WANTED Full Time Delivery Man Must have good driving record Hourly Rate - Based on Experience Apply in Person Sears 203 East lsl Street West Jefferson, NC AUCTION SAT. JULY 9,9:00 A.M. DIRECTIONS: Ftom JEFFERSON. N.C (ASHE CO.) Take Hwy. 16 N (toward MOUTH OF WILSON. VA) For 1 3/10 Mi. & Turn Right On Hwy. 221 (Toward SPARTA). Go 4 3/10 Mi. & Turn Righl On HOKE WAGONER RD. & Go To 1st House on Right. #270. Signs Posted SALE HELD RAIN or SHINE For HOKE A WAGONER. JR. Owner Moving and Must Down Size ANTIQUES OLD ETC.: Corner Cupboard w/16 Panes Orig. Glass, Round Oak Dining Table w/2 Leaves & Claw Feet. Pegged Blanket Chest. Cobbler^ Bench w/Drawer, Oak Wooden Ice Box, Lg. & Sm. Spinning Wheels. Crank Phonograph - Pat'd 1919, Serpentine Front Dresser w/Mirror, Flat Top Trunk, Fireside Bench w/Cane Ends, Day Bed. Rope Bed. Wash Stand w/Side Towel Bars. Wicker Settee & Chair. Shaving Mirror w/Drawer, Magazine Table, Wicker Stand, Queen Ann Arm Chair, Child's Rocker. Ladderback Chairs, Porch Rockers. Victorian Coat & Hat Rack. Smoke Stand, Child's Table & Chairs. Oak Kitchen Cabinet w/Flour Bin. Flat Front Secretary Desk w/Bookshelves, Victorian Sola. Empire Game Table, Victorian Love Seat. Victorian Chairs, Treadle Box Top Sewing Machine, Oak Stools, Porch Swing, Framed Paper Dolls. Collection of Dolls. 3 Pc. Set ol Wooden GINNETTE Doll Furniture. Doll Houses, Walnut Doll Rope Bed w/Canopy Top, Kerosene Lamp. Ornate Bow Glass Picture Frames, Lg. Collec­ tion of Pictures & Frames & Oil Paintings & Prints-One by ALICE TUTTLE STEADMAN-One Lg. Oil Pairing of Old Dr. J.C. GAMBILL Homeplace As It Looked In 1910, Lot of Photos. Pr. Matching 1937 N.C. License Plates. Books. Printers Tray. HELLMAN'S TARTER SAUCE Blackboard. Boot Scrapers. Farmhouse Doors, Lg & Sm. Brass Kettles. Lg. Iron Footed Pot. Table w/Change Drawer From NATHAN'S CREEK Post Office. Dress Form. Candle Holders w/Porcelain. Woven Seat Bench. Mirrors. LIMOGES Tea Set, Crocks & Jugs, Bed Pot, Butter Molds, Dough Tray. Candle Mold. Baskets. Copper Bed Warmer. Metal Tea Service w/Tray, Oriental items, Platters, Bowls. Trays, Plates. Crystal. 78 R.P.M. Phono Records & Needles. Footstool, Sewing Basket. Wrought Iron Glass Top Tables. 3 Pes. JUGTOWN, Linens. HUM­ MEL Angel & Plates. Glassware. LOTS MORE. HOUSEHOLD, ETC.: 4 Oak Chairs, Wrought Iron Stand. Gun Cabinet 4 Pc Oak Bedroom Suit. Cement Planters & Ornaments, Chairs. Wrought iron Patio Set. Sola, Reclmer. Kerosene Heaters, Toys & Games, Fireplace Guard & Screen & Andirons. DISH Network Satellite System w/2 Receivers, Console & Portable TVs. SCHATZ Clock. Wrought Iron Chair, Books. Amish Quilt Hanger. Portable Sewing Machine, 4 Drawer File Cabinet TAYLOR Made Golf Clubs w/Ping Putter & CALLOWAY BIG BERTHA Driver, Framed Duck Print w/Stamp. 30 Gal. Aquarium. Kitchen Items, Lot ol 8rass. Dorm Refrig. Cookbooks, VCR. MUCH MORE GUNS: WINCHESTER Mod. 70 30-06-Bolt Act -Camofl. Custom Stock-BUSHNELL Scope REMINGTON Mod. 7400 30-06 Semi-Auto w/SIMMONS Scope. REMMINGTON Mod. 11 -87 12 Ga. Semi-Auto w/Extras & TASCO Scope, WINCHESTER Mod. 67A Bolt Act .22 Rifle. REMMINGTON M700 50 Cat Muzzie Loader w/NIKON Scope, 12 Ga Antique Double Barrel w/Rabbit Ears. WINCHESTER Mod. 2416 Ga. Double Barrel. WINCHESTER Mod. 2512 Ga Pump. NOTE Guns Are In Storage & Owner Will Bring Them Back Day ol Sale ALSO: 1963 or 4 MASSEY FERGUSON DELUXE Gas Farm Tractor - All Orig.. 3-D Deer Target, 3 Deer Stands, Ladders, Lawn Mower, Tools. Muzzle Loading & Hunting Supplies, Scopes. Camping Supplies. Hurting Books. Misc. Ammo. Skiis. Compass Binoculars Spot­ ting Scope w/Tripod-NO WAY TO LIST EVERYTHING. , NOTE 1880*s Beautiful Farmhouse w/8 Rms. & 31/2 Baths & Outbuildings w/5 Acres-A REAL SHOWPLACE IS FOR SALE. Announcements At Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material BRING A CHAIR - NO BUYERS PREMIUM - FOOD AVAILABLE COL. ELBERT GRAYBEAL 401 E. Buck Mountain Si. • West Jefferson, NC 28694 N.C.A.L. #1358 • Residence Phone (336) 846-7209 • Cell Phone 977-0266 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 1. 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 410-Motorcycles / 430-Rooms, 4-Wheelers Apts., Houses For Rent 1999 Bandit Motorcycle 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available I m For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 Easy access/commute to Boone, Wilkes, Ashe, Parkway. Nice neighborhood, two story home, kitchen, dining area, open spacious living room, three bedrooms (one used previously as an office), full bath, master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath on main floor, master suite on top floor with full bath/whirlpool tub, his & her sinks, walk-in closets, storage nook, house also has decks with awesome views, walk-out basement, plenty of storage space, large yard, pets negotiable $1450 per month. First month, security deposit and references required 336-384-1237 on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MortThurs 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 RENTERS WANTED!! 336-838-5311 #881. JUST OUT OF LANSING. Charming 7.73 acre horse farm for only $179,000. Beautiful 100 year old farm house with 10'ceilings, 5 BR, 1BA, formal dining room and fire­ place. Large horse barn, trout stream and much more! See this! Bennett Realty,Inc 336-246-3444 www.ncmtnrealty.com #961. NEW LISTING! Quality built 3BR/2.5 BA Cape Cod style home on private 1 + acre lot. $249,900. Beautiful HW floors, all oak kitchen with lots of exposed natural wood, 2 car garage, paved drive & much much more! Call for details. Bennett Realty, Inc 336-246-3444 www.ncmtnrealty.com For Sale By Owner: 3 BR/2BA 2 Story Farmstyle House In Lansing. Town Water and Sewer. Forced Air Furnace. Small Lot. Priced To Sell at ,$84,500.--,, ^ Call 384-2560 Leave Message. FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 For Rent-Local 2 BR/1 BA Apartment, Garage-Large Patio 2BR/2BA Apartment, 2 Car Carport Call 828-430-0322 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! For Sale By Owner: In Jefferson City Limits. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Full daylight basement with one car garage. Outside storage building. Wonderful neighborhood. For more information or to see, call 846-3158. Motivated To Sell. $179,000 On Approximately 2 3/4 Acres On West JEfferson Mountain Off of Luther Lane $60,000 Call 704.574.6652 or 704.721.0690 Good Credit. Bad Credit, No Credit. You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. 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SEE THIS! location/Noah's Knoll, great views, peaceful nice neighborhood, easy access/commute to Boone, Wilkes. Ashe, Parkway, al­ ready propped for three bedroom, two bath • home $42,500 Brokers home Phone 336-384-1237 Ask for Maureen Bennett Realty, Inc 336-246-3444 www.ncmtnrealty.com #953-C Lansing Area 14.942 Acre Tract w/ Long Range Views. Bldg. Sites, Private w/Good Access. $52300. Call Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Edmond N. Bumgarner. de­ ceased. late of Ashe County, North Caroli­ na, this is to notify all persons hiaving claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned at 4073 Nettle Knob Road. West Jefferson. NC 28694 on or before the 19th day of Sep­ tember, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons in­ debted to the said es­ tate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson., large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. 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Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Having qualified as CoExecutor of the Estate of Aubrey Joseph Turn­ er. late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 3050 Grady St., Winston-Salem, NC 27104-4006 on or before the ninth day of September, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. Thomas Reed 246-3434 1115Professionals Beautiful .091 Acre Lot with Pretty View, Creek on 3 Sides, On Gravel Road off State Line, NC and Has Well. 336-385-1086 Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures. Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 This the tenth day of June, 2005. BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 Kenneth W. Lumsden Co-Executor for the Estate of Aubrey Joseph Turner 1145-Steel Buildings FSBO l o t s a v a i l a b l e in Quail Ridge Subdivision located STEEL BUILDINGS NOTICE TO CREDITORS All Must Go. Repos, Cancelled Orders, Damaged. Factory between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting In Having qualified as Administratrix of the Financing avail. Estate of Florence Call Today, Limited Taylor, late of Ashe Opportunities! County, North Carolina, 1-800-222-6335 this is to notify all ext. 1558 persons having claims against said estate to 1160-Tree present them to the Service undersigned at 4939 Americana Drive, Apt. RAY COMBS TREE T7, AnnaDale, VA TRIMMING & 22003 on or before REMOVAL the 19th day of Sep­ For estimates, Call tember. 2005, or this 336-246-5634. Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. 1195-Legals All persons indebted to I Denver A. Carpenter the estate will please will no longer be re­ make immediate sponsible for any debts payment to the under­ except my own. This signed. 24th Day of June 2005 Seconds. Make Offer. the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 LAND FOR SALE! 6+ acres ready to build on. Easy access in Todd Area. Call Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 or 336-977-1855 Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email www.ncmtnrealty.com KENNELS CONSTRUCT I CN 336-384-1469 \ K ENNELS Excellent Care Lisa C. 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McNeill Administratrix for the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevins STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Joseph Phipps Worth, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to M. Alex­ andra Reeves, c/o VANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P. O. Box 249 Sparta, North Caroli­ na 28675, on or before the 9th day of September, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 7th day of June. 2005. M. Alexandra Reeves, Administratrix For the latest local news, subscribe to The lefferson Post. Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 today! Seafood & Sttakliouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED JOE'S ROOFING This the 17th day of June, 2005. HANGING & FINISHING BUSINESS TV \SERVICESY CSR Having qualified as Ancillary Administratrix of the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevtns. late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2695 Frank Dillard Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 26th day of September, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A I I AND NEW CONSTRUCTION ASHE COUNTY ROOFINC NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mountain Aire. 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"CHiPs" star 42 Tenor Thomas 46 Writer Hunter 47 Turf 48 Field marshal Rommel 50 Chemistry info 51 Gets slushy 53 Seoul soldier 55 Non-threat­ 101 Take nsks ening 102 Auto adorn­ 58 Ms. ment Goldberg 103 Very, very 60 Act like satisfied •104 Michael Etna 62 Fine stuff? Ansara 64 Actor senes Everett 108 Egg plant? 65 Bnng up 109 Fondue 67 Conger ingredient 68 Look over 110 Rifleman 69 "Superman' 114 Business star abbr. 70 Pitch in 115 James of 72 Somerset "Misery" Maugham 116 Pearl work Harbor's 76 Pale locale 77 Gravy 119 Hold back ingredient 121 Flautist 79 Prison James pariah 123 The Searchers hit 80 Rum sum 81 Mead's 128 Private's posture milieu 83 Eatery 129 Lodge 84 Snyder or member 130 Carry on Hanks 85 Houston' 131 Joy Adamson's joy ballplayer \ 132 Hirsute 87 Detest Jamaican 90 "Calendar 133 Occupy a Girl" cot crooner 134 Chutzpah 92 Fox's 135 Chariot foot bumper? 94 Desert schlepper DOWN 96 Circus 1 Peruvian of barker? old 97 Fight site 2 Oklahoma 99 Crank's comment city 3 Hitch in haste 4 Quote from 41 down 5 — Saud 6 Comic Goodman 7 Snorri's stories 8 He moves cars 9 Excavate 10 Laudatory lyrics 11 French philosopher 12 Isn't completely wrong? 13 Diocese 14 Roman Polanski film 15 Put behind bars 16 Cardiff's country 18 Where lions laze 21 Nothing but space 23 Handle 24 Class 29 Used to be 32 Imperfection 33 Roof edge 35 Breathe like a bull 36 Reverse 37 Eventual monarch 39 Chip's chum 40 Beseech 41 Fluffy lemale 42 Mouth piece'' 43 Antique ending 44 Impending peril 45 Pericles' portico 49 Mil. group 52 De Lesseps' ditch 54 Danny or Stubby 56 Hot rocks? 57 Early orchard? 59 Essence 61 Machina­ tions 63 Some wines 66 Mr. Saarinen 68 See 41 Across 69 San —. Italy 70 Basics 71 "Dies —* 73 Interstate exit 74 Coll. cadets 75 Armada member 78 Shred 82 Kind of kiln 84 Prepare to be in "Baywatch" 85 Vigilant 86 Astronomer Khayyam Wwv to THfy [NOKHfi TVtlR SCltNTIfK to IT?... MAMV OWN CCNSMV AnpM 88 "Bali —" 89 New Haven hardwood 91 Brew barrel 93Named . Sue" ('69 hit) 95 Slips u p 98 -CaDabra" ('74 song) 100 Biblical tyrant 103 Musical composition 105 Stream 106 Kevin of "SNL" 107 Unrestrained 108 Churchill trademark 109 Motown's Marvin 111 Organ part 112 Boxer Griffith 113 Hair coloring 115 — Grande. AZ 117 Present 118 Weekend warnors (Abbr.) 120 Autocrat 122 Angkor — (Cambodian temple) 124 Ivy Leaguer 125 Manage, with "out" 126 Off-rd transport 127 Formerly known as MY IT llVM ANC Aft* TO KNOWUfif AMP NV J Salome's Stars FOR WEEK OF JULY 4,2005 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you don't like to change plans once they're set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big differ­ ence in your favor. Family mat­ ters dominate the weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You continue to get encour­ agement for your proposals, in­ cluding some support from un­ likely sources. Use this positive flow to move forward with your plans. Good luck. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters are dominant this week. It's a good time to be with those you love. It's also a good time to contact and reunite with loved ones with whom you've lost touch. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to allow dif­ ferences of opinion to create un­ pleasant feelings, especially in the workplace.A neutral observ­ er could check out the situation and suggest a resolution. LEO (July 23 to August 22) While the Lion's Den is the center of attention this week, with family matters dominating much of your time, workplace is­ sues are also important. Try to find a balance between them. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) The future of a new ©2005 by King Features Syndicate. Inc. World rights reserved. relationship could depend on how much the usually impatient-to-get-things-done Virgo is willing to stop pushing and let things happen naturally. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Worry over a loved one's well-being is eased with good news from a sympathetic source. Your continued show of love and support is important. Stay with it. SCORPIO (October 23 to No­ vember 21) This is a good time to consider mending fences with someone you wish was back in your life. Forget about blame, and focus on the good things you once shared. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to start researching information regarding what­ ever changes you're considering, whether it involves a new home, a new location or a new job. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A long-antici­ pated job opportunity could turn out to be less than you expected. But appearances might be de­ ceiving. Check it out before you decide it's not for you. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news: Adapt­ ing to a new situation might come more easily than you ex­ pected. You can look for contin­ ued support from colleagues who appreciate your contributions. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone you care for might need more reassurance from the typically "unemotional" Pisces. Go ahead. Open up, and you might be surprised at what you find when you do. BORN THIS WEEK You are a romantic at heart, although you can be amazingly practical when you need to be. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. ftdoW ft /vew &est frieotf. - Request for Qualifications Ashe County Law Enforcement/Detention Center Ashe County is requesting qualifications from Architectural Firms to provide and assist with Needs Assessment, Design, Engineering,Construction Documents, Cost Analysis, Specifications, and Construction Administration for the proposed Ashe County Law Enforcement/Detention Center. Qualifications will be received until 2:00 p.m., July 21, 2005 at the Ashe County Administration Office, 150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640. A Request for Qualifications package may be obtained by contacting the Administration Office at the above address or by calling 336-219-2501. Not a Carolina West Wireless customer? 1,000 sign up for service today & get... LOCAL BONUS MINUTES' & Nokia 3205 Camera Phone only $9.95 Local Number Portability Available Carolina West ^—Wireless. Conley Mortgage O C I A T Since 1991 •£& A | * 2y*or contract 'Skyline Telephone West Jefferson 3)6-877-1350 raqwrad Certain ftn»xhon* oppfy 5*9 rtofts Agents TAD S.ilellite Tony Lyall 336-846-3601 fix d«tail* ll JBImIP Our pbUosopbY "Customer for Cife" Ivory H. Bare - Loan Originator G rand Openinq We can meet or beat the competition on all types of loans! CALL US FOR A BID ON ALL YOUR DEALS WE OFFER: • 103% Purchase Financing to Qualified Buyer • Interest.only adjustable Rate Mortgage • Rural Housing Guarantee Loans » Rural Housing 10/1 Arm • VA loans • Less Than Perfect Credit Program also available www.carolinawest.com • 800-235-5007 West Jefferson 1447 Ml. lefferson Ro.ul 336-219-0001 H 312 Jefferson Avenue South PO Box 1197 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-8990 (Ashe) • 828-262-1200<Watauga) Ashe Animal Control 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumpler, NC 982-4060 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 18 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-1 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/8dd0d4c934c6f63930e47d1944a177c0.pdf c4dfb20a905b1533fc235a015c8dee45 PDF Text Text Jefferson • Girls Got Game camp a success J Tuesday m page6 • Latest adult Softball results page6 • Cardinal Lanes bowling results July 5, 2005 50c Phone: 336-846^164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjefrerftoopotft.com Volume 80, Iiutue 53 page 7 SEHVLM; AMB COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA MMI INS Christmas in July festival draws thousands Post photos by Linda Burchotta Thousands of people once again jammed the streets of West Jefferson for the annual Christmas In July Festival, held this past weekend. Despite several rain showers, including one brief heavy downpour on Friday evening, the festival was a hit with vendors happy with sales and visitors finding much to see and do. A highlight of this year s event was the visit from the 1st Virginia Calvary Company D. a Civil War reenactment group whose members set up camp below the library and fought the Yankees on the streets of West Jefferson (photo on left). Visitors to the festival had a great time watching the battles, hearing about the life of a soldier during the Civil War, and visiting the campsite. They even endured a rain shower (as those soldiers of long ago no doubt experienced) to watch the North and South meet in a mock battle. Children had ample opportunity for fun at the festival with their own special area. There were clowns (photo center). Inflated play equipment, games, hands-on artwork stations, live animals, magicians and more to entertain them while parents visited other parts of the festival. Audiences also had the chance to hear some talented area singers in the Colgate Country Showdown, including 11 year-old Fleetwood resident Sierra Wilson (photo at right). There were dancers of all ages, street performers, and a wide range of musical performances for visitors to enjoy along with more than 100 food and craft vendors. Look for special features and a heritage theme for next year's 20th anniversary festival event. Building boom now underway inJefferson Work begins on Villages of Ashe by Linda Burchatta Aaaiatant Editor Jefferson is experiencing a building boom lately with several new home develop­ ments underway or in the planning stages. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor A number of local and regional officials and dignitnrfe* pnthered on a scenlr hilltop last week for the long awaited groundbreaking for Village* of Aahe. It wan a beautiful day and a special ceremony to begin the con­ struction for a premier senior living community. Owner/Developer Jim Richardson led the remarks and groundbreaking ceremo­ ny offering recognition for all those involved in the project and promised to be a good friend and neighbor in West Jefferson and Ashe County. He said he chose the site at the top of Oakwood Drive as the most compatible and memorable of those he had looked at, especially for the 360-degree view of the moun­ tains and trees. Also speaking was West Jefferson Town Manager Ken McFadyen. who thanked Richardson for choosing West The two latest planned developments were noted at the June 27 meeting of the Jefferson Board of Alder men when Fred Calhoun and Randy Smith made requests for water and sewer to their projects. Calhoun said he had for many years been looking at a piece of property on Luther in place, from independent Road as a site for homes or to assisted living to nursing condominiums. He is propos­ ing to the town to build 45 home care. Traditional Living will ac­ to 50 units and target them commodate 60 guests age 55 toward retirees, widows And and over in a community liv­ widowers who wish to re­ ing space with many ameni­ main independent in their ties. This phase will create 25 own homes. Td like to do this for the jobs and a $3 million private investment in the community. seniors," Calhoun said, ex­ Between late winter 2005 and plaining that he had to put early spring 2006, the Villag­ his own mother into a nurs­ es of Ashe will offer indepen­ ing home and it was the dent living or garden homes hardest thing he ever had to with two models from which do. It would have been nice, J» Villain, par * he said, to have had a place Post photo by Unda Burchette Participating in the June 29 groundbreaking ceremony for the Villages of Ashe in West Jefferson were, from left: Scott Kaufman with Wachovia Bank. West Jefferson Mayor Dale Baldwin, Owner/Developer Jim Richardson, Construction Manager John Moore, Mark Vannoy with Vannoy A Sons Construction. West Jefferson Town Manager Ken McFadyen. West Jefferson Alderman Bob McCoy, and Ken Harris with Wachovia Bank. Jefferson for his project, not­ ed the appreciation for grant funding partnerships, and recognized participants of the town and county in organiz­ ing the project. Villages of Ashe, said Rich­ ardson. will be a community providing a wide array of ser­ vices for senior adults. Begin­ ning next May, the Tradition­ al Living phase will be the first of a multiple phase proj­ ect. Over time, the communi­ ty will create a continuum of care, enabling seniors to age in a neighborhood where she The board noted that the could live independently. town would probably need to The Luther Road site has annex the site for this proj­ some level areas and some ect, and Calhoun said he fig­ rather steep areas, said Cal­ ured that would be required. houn, so he was asking the For the other development board if it is feasible to get discussed at the June meetwater and aewar to the aita. There is a developer and an architect interested in the project, he added, and he wants to hire local people for the job. His desire is to build nice homes with character, condominium or patio-style homes trying to stay below $150,000 depending on con­ struction costs. Calhoun told the board that there had been wells drilled on that hill that had gone dry. and that is why he wants town water for the project. He said the whole project hinges on that issue, that without town water the project would not be doable. The aldermen voted to look into the feasibility of providing water and sewer to the site, and told Calhoun to talk with Town Manager Meredith Ballou to work out details on services and cost. ins. the board heard from Randy Smith who said he and a partner are planning a mobile home park on three and A half acres on Badger Street. He said they want to offer a land and home pack­ age, and are asking the town to provide water and sewer. Ballou said the site would probably require a pump station and it would coat $25,000 or more. Smith said he understood this would most likely be a requirement. He also noted that street lay­ out is being developed and he will share this with the town board as soon as it is com­ pleted. The aldermen expect to follow up on this project re­ quest once final details are provided to the town. These two home develop­ ment projects come in addiW Boom, par 5 All aboard! Train mural at Jefferson Station completed by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor All aboard for Jefferson Station! Artist extraordinaire Ste­ phen Shoemaker has done it again with his recent com­ pletion of a train mural on the Hice Avenue exterior of Jefferson Station, a develop­ ment of condominiums, re­ tail shops and meeting space transforming the former Thomasville Furniture Plant in downtown West Jefferson The mural is in keeping with the theme of Jefferson Station, which is all about trains. Owner Tom Banks chose the name because of the Virginia Creeper train that once came through West Jefferson. He has placed small model trains in the re­ tail area of the facility and Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson. NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com arculation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jefferBonpost.com Photo by Shane Hopkins The artiat at work. asked Shoemaker to create a mural. Known for his beauti­ ful renditions of the former Virginia Creeper, including a mural on the wall of Dol­ lar Tire, Shoemaker chose a different style for this train. He went with a more updat­ ed train that appears to be stopped at a depot. Silhou­ ettes of people can be seen standing along the platform and faces appear in the train windows. The mural is 125 feet long and 15 feet at its highest point. Shoemaker's trade­ mark is including special "mystery" features and real people in his work, and this is no exception. Viewers will see a boy sketching, meant to represent Shoemaker him­ self. His wife, Nancy, is also in the mural. Because his daughter's favorite movie is "The Wizard of Ot," Shoe­ maker included a female pas- S*r Mural, par * 5 fT/ ni V Stephen Shoemaker recently completed a 125-foot train mural on the outside wall of Jefferson Station In downtown West Jefferson. The magnificent work of art Is In keeping with the train theme of Jefferson Station, owned and developed by Tom Banks, and featur­ ing a combination of residential, commercial and office space In a renovated furniture fac­ tory. First candidates file in town races FoggyJune at Grandfather Mountain * The 2005 election season began in earnest Friday, as the filing period for town races opened. On the first day, the only candidates to file were two challengers for seats on the West Jefferson Board of Aldermen: Haskell McGuire and Stephen Shoemaker. The filing period ends at noon on Friday. Aug. 5. The general election will take place on Tuesday. Nov. 8. Seats are up for election in all three of the county's incorporated towns, Jefferson, Lansing and West Jefferson. GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC - Morning fog covered Grandfather Mountain on 22 of 30 days in the month of June. The fog develops when hot, humid air firoih the foothills rises to meet the cooler mountains. As that moist air cools, the mois­ ture condenses and is released as fog. Normally only 12.2 days in June will have fog. so the 80 percent increase in foggy days during June 2005 must be an indication that there was a great deal of hot, moist air pouring through the Southeast this past month. On average the month with the most foggy days is September with 13 65 The rainfall total of 7.53 inches for the past month was 1.24 inches, or 20 percent above the 49-year average rainfall total for June of 6 29 inches. Rain for the year-to-date totals 31.17 inches, which is 0.84 inches (or 3 percent) below the 49-year norm. The average high temperature of 65 degrees was 1.01 degrees cooler than normal for June and the average low temperature of 54.47 degrees was 1.74 degrees warmer than normal. No new daily high or daily low temperature records were set in June. The highest temperature reached on Grandfather Mountain last month was 76 degrees �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES/COMMUNITY NEWS Wade K. Taylor New Oxford, PA January 9, 1934 June 29, 2005 Wade K. Taylor, age 71 of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, died June 29,2005 at Hanover Hospital. Mr. Taylor was born January 9, 1934 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to the late Walter G. & Bertha . Greer Taylor. i Surviving is his wife, Georgia; two sons, Jerry K. Taylor of Manchester, MD and Gary L.Taylor of Gettysburg, PA; three daughters, Barbara L. Berrevoets of Red Lion, PA, Kim E. Taylor of Thomasville, PA, and Phyllis A. Kuhn of Statesville, NC; five grand­ children and two great-grandsons. One brother, Jones Taylor of Jefferson, NC and one sister, Edith Rose of West Jefferson, NC also survive. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 302 Lincolnton West, New Oxford, PA, with Rev. Douglas C. Hahn, pastor of St. John's U.C.C., officiating. Burial followed in the New Oxford Cemetery. A viewing was held Friday, July 1, 2005, at the funeral home from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Walter George Bumgardner West Jefferson February 21, 1917 July 2, 2005 Mr. Walter George Bum­ gardner, age 88, of West Jef­ ferson died Saturday, July 2, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Dollar officiating. Burial will follow in KempLewis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home prior to the funeral service. Mr. Bumgardner was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, February 21, 1917 to the late Peter Sylvester Bumgardner and the late Emmer Lewis Bumgardner. He worked in maintenance for Ashe Lum­ ber Company. Mr. Bumgardner is sur­ vived by his wife, Beryl Bum­ gardner, and one son, Jack Bumgardner of West Jeffer­ son. Flowers are accepted. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website at www.boonefuneral home.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Bumgardner's arrangements. Lasca Halsey Carico Independence, Va. January 5, 1925 July 1, 2005 Lasca Halsey Carico, age 80, of Independence, Va., the Gold Hill Community, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005 at Seagraves Care Center, Jef­ ferson, NC. She was the widow of Charles Carico. Mrs. Carico was born Jan. 5, 1925, at Independence, Va., to Thomas Jackson and Eliza­ beth Murray Halsey. She is survived by a daugh­ ter and spouse, Brenda and John Crouse of Crumpler, NC; a son and spouse, J.C. and Carlene Carico of Independence, Va.; a sister, Neecie Pugh of Independence, Va.; a brother, Roscoe Halsey of Indepen­ dence,, Va.; a granddaugh­ ter and spouse, Rebecca and ("hns Miller of Jefferson, NC; three grandsons, Greg Crouse of Crumpler, NC, Adam Cari­ co and Anthony Carico, both of Independence, Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Haley Miller. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Gold Hill Baptist Church, Indepen­ dence, Va. Rev. Wayne Jones, Rev. Jack Delp and Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. Burial will follow in Gold Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Seagraves Care Center, 200 Hospital Ave., Jefferson, NC 28640 or Gold Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, do Barbara Halsey, 1748 Gold Hill Road. Independence, VA 24348 or New River Baptist Church Building Fund, do Jaylene Warden, 9721 NC Highway 113, Piney Creek, NC 28663. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of these arrange­ ments. Ambrose Todd Wood Glendale Springs July 2, 1951 June 29, 2005 Ambrose Todd Wood, age 53, of Glendale Springs, NC, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005. Mr. Wood was born July 2, 1951 in Ashe County to the late George and Flossie Ham Wood. Mr. Wood was a mem­ ber of the Glendale Springs Baptist Church. Anyone who met Todd had a wonder­ ful friend and loved him in­ stantly. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Glendale Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Elledge and Pastor Jim Belcher officiated. Burial fol­ lowed in the Glendale Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: The Gideons, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Mr. Wood is survived by: his wife, Geraldine Hart Wood; two sons, Kirk Thomas Wood of the home and Robert Mitchell Hart of Lansing, NC; four brothers, Glenn Wood of Creston, NC, Marshall Wood of Knottingham, Pa., Bruce Wood and Eugene "Cotton" Wood, both of Elkton, Md.; a sister, Eula Mae McCoy of Galax, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Joyce Eller Bauguess Jefferson October 7, 1925 July 2, 2005 Mrs. Joyce Eller Bauguess, age 79, of Jefferson died Sat­ urday, July 2, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital's Segraves Nursing Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, July 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Vogler and Rev. Tim Roten officiating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gar­ dens. The family received friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2005 at Fletcher Me­ morial Baptist Church prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Bauguess was born in Ashe County on Wednes­ day, October 7, 1925 to the late Allie Eller Denny. Along with her mother she was pre­ ceded in death by her step fa­ ther Ray Denny and husband Freeman Eugene Bauguess, Sr. She worked as a caregiver for the Services on Aging and was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Bauguess is survived by, two sons, Freeman Eugene Bauguess Jr. of West Jeffer­ son, David Kyle Bauguess of Jefferson, one daughter, Bracel Roten of West Jefferson, five grandchildren, Mike Ro­ ten of West Jefferson, David Marion Bauguess of Lexing­ ton, NC, Amy Michelle Man­ ning of Gastonia, NC, David Cameron Bauguess of Jeffer­ son, Gordon Lee Bauguess of West Jefferson, eight great­ grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also sur­ vive. Flowers are accepted. You may send you condo­ lences to the family at our website at www.boonefuneral home.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mrs. Bau­ guess' Arrangements. BROC honors volunteers The Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. (BROC) honored its vol­ unteers in Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes Counties with a covered dish supper at the recent annual BROC Board Meeting at the Mulberry Elderly Nutrition Meal Site with over 70 in attendance. Committee reports, proj­ ect reports, recognition of outstanding volunteers, and election of board officers were on the agenda. BROC, a Community Action agency, and a partner with United Way of Wilkes County, noted that"We believe in "Helping people-Changing Lives". The agency receives operating funds from federal, state and local governments, as well as foundations, dona­ tions and local fund raising. The Agency, BROC Board of Directors and staff are com­ mitted to meeting the chal­ lenges before us, in citizens needs in each of our com­ munities. The agency contin­ ues to ask for the support of our funding sources, vol­ unteers, community leaders, and others who have stood with Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC) dur­ ing its 38 years of existence. Together, with a new year beginning, we truly want to "Make a Difference" in the quality of life in our com­ munities. The organization is a local private, non-profit human service agency governed by people from Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany. BROC collaborates with other agencies to meet the needs in each county to pre­ vent duplication of services. Sylvia Miller reported on the We Care Planning Committee, a supportive arm of BROC in Ashe, which has the purpose of helping those in emergency situations such as fuel, electrical and clothing. We Care Planning Committee also provides assistance to 4-H Youth Camp, Interagency Christmas Project, garden seed vouch­ ers, and BROC Head Start Sizemore Center "Lending Library". The Committee had a very busy year with Greater LA Festival, Yard Sales, Holiday Parade fund­ raiser, Christmas Tree fund raiser and Mountain Music CD's. Dale Baldwin of West Jefferson, was re-elected to the BROC Board Chairman. Mr. Baldwin and other offi­ cers were elected by the group at the meeting. The following officers were elected for 2005 - 2006: Dale Baldwin, Chairman; Joseph Kilby of Wilkes County, Vice Chairman; Shirley Farmer of Ashe, Secretary; Charlie Sink, of Wilkes, Treasurer; Faye Cox of Wilkes, Assistant Treasurer; Representatives from each county elected to serve with the Executive Board were: Don Ray Royall, Wilkes; Agnes Joines, Alleghany; Sylvia Miller, Ashe. Dale Baldwin thanked the board for their dedication and contribution to BROC in •the current year. The BROC' Board, Executive Director, and Staff recognized the volunteers for their work, time and dedica- Blevins Reunion this weekend The annual Blevins Reunion will be held Sunday, July 10, 2005, at the Konnarock Community Center in Konnarock, Virginia. This reunion, which was started over 25 years ago as one for the descen­ dants of James and Lydia (Sizemore) Blevins, has expanded over the years to include descendants of all of the early Blevins families of Ashe County, NC and Grayson County, VA. In addition to Blevins, surnames that appear more than 100 times in an index of the first five gen­ erations include: Barker, Brown, Clark, Combs! Davis, Debusk, Dolinger, Edmondson, Farmer, Greer, Haga, Hamm, Hart, Hayes, Huffman, Hurley, Lewis, Miller, Bennington, Powers, Taylor, Thompson, Tucker and Walls. The reunion will begin at 10:30 a.m. — 3 p.m. with a potluck lunch at noon. tion in the BROC programs. We are very thankful and fortunate for the volunteers, community, civic leaders and businesses. Thanks to each and everyone of you. You are a very special Gift to the Community and to BROC. Board Members from Ashe County: Dale Baldwin, Chairman; Polly Kennedy, Shirley Farmer, Sylvia Miller, and Maggie Segraves, Pam White, Dr. Richard Calhoun and Melissa Michael. Honored from Ashe County were County Commissioners: Gerald Price, Larry D. Rhodes, Richard K. Calhoun, Judy Poe, and Richard Blackburn; County Manager: Dan McMillan; Jefferson Town Council: Luther F. Anderson, Jr., Bluford Eldreth, Charles Caudill, Mark Johnston, Max Yates; Jefferson Town Manager: Meredith Ballou; Jefferson Mayor: Dana Tugman; Town Manager West Jefferson: Ken McFadyen; West Jefferson Mayor: Dale Baldwin; West Jefferson Aldermen: Dr. Brett Summey, Earl F. McNeil, Ted Huffman, Grant Price, Bob McCoy; Jefferson Finance Officer: Cathy Howell. Lansing: Mayor • and Town Manager: Jason Ring, Town Council: Leva Reeves, Steve Farrington, Bill Cline, Frank Denny and Dot Shupe. Lansing Town Clerk: Jennifer Walton and Finance Officer: Alicia Roten. We Care Planning Committee Members: Gary Poe, Chairman, Maggie Segraves, Polly Kennedy, Nada Sheets, Jo Anne Leach, Greg and Lois Carroll, Warren and Sylvia Miller, Mary Phillips, Gwyn Campbell, Stacey Howell, Janna Ham, Rev. Rodney Frye, Pam White and Helen Richardson. Others were: Peggy Childress, Dana Harmon, Mike Harmon, Joe Franklin, Doris Dollar, J.D. Farmer, Shelby Eastridge, Johnny Childress, Jack Eastridge, Rev. Steven Stanley, Episcopal Christian Ministry, C. Stanley Lindsey, Bethany United Methodist Church, Warrensville United Methodist Church, West Jefferson Baptist Church, West Jefferson United Methodist Church and Parish of the Holy Communion. Public Media from Ashe: WKSK Radio, the Jefferson Post, The Mountain Times, Second Hand News. BROC Sizemore Head Start - Ashe County Dianne Absher, Melissa Adams, Kevin Adolph, Kim Adolph, Sun Adolph, Silvia Aguilar, Amanda Anderson, Jason Anderson, Selena Anderson, Deanna Arnett, Marty Arnett, Regina Baker, Tracey Baker, Michael Bare, Derik Bauguess, Antonia Becerra, Harold Blackburn, Helen Blackburn, Sarah Blackburn, Vanessa Bledsoe, Marsha Blevins, Andrea Busby, Celia Cabrera, Donna Chaisson, Amanda Chapuz, Charity Christoferson, Erik Christoferson, Kathleen Christoffrson, Nita Church, Sharon Conrad, Curtis Crawford, Dawn Crawford, Loraine Crawford, Deanna Darnell, Jody Davis, Brenda Dillard, Laura Dillard, Terry Dillard, Courtney Dills, Alicia Eldreth, Racine Eldreth, Michelle Ellsworth, Scott Ellsworth, Eddie France, Barbara Frye, Belinda Gilley, Joe Gilley, Billy Goodman, Julie Goodman, Robert Greer, April Ham, Cheryl Hamby, Paul Heninger, Rhianna Heninger, Kathy Hollifield, Aaron Holman, Elisa Holman, Daqiel Holsclaw, Evelyn Holsclaw, Betty Houck, Jessica Houck, Mary Houck, Elaine Howell, John Howell, Kathy Howell, Amanda Hulings, Christina Hulings, Vicki Hutchens, Mindy Hyatt, Tammy Ibarra, Erika Jemenez Mancilla, Jeff Jones, Emory Kefauver, Michael Kefauver, Amy Keys, Greg Keys, Andrea Lambert, Martina Lopez, Crystal Maine, Autumn Matthews, Jason Matthews, Cindy McKiddy, Melissa Michael, Allen Miller, Anita Miller, April Miller, Greg Miller, Jamie Miller, Miguel Munoz, Megan Murray, William Murray, Kristen Olinger, April Onstead, Nohemi Padilla, Jodie Pennington, Roberta Pennington, Laken Perry, Lynn Phipps, Amanda Price, Amanda Pritchard, Jennifer Pritchard, Zeb Pritchard, Martina Ramos, Katrina Reese, Elizabeth Ring, Judy Roark, Mae Roark, Mireya Robles, April Roten, Natasha Roten, Alicia Scott, Amy Shatley, Betty Shatley, Eddie Shatley, Pam Shatley, Tina Shatley, Juan Gurrerrez Silva, Lizbeth Pimenez Silva, Teresa Sluder, Tanya Smith, Marietta Staley, Kathy Stiddam, Mary Taylor, Ted Taylor, Joe Testerman, April Turner, Betty Wagoner, Andy Widner, Donald Widner, James Wiles, Josh Wiles, Katrina Wiles, Ray Wood, Shelia Wood, Thelma Wood. Dare Stromer, the Executive Director recognized the BROC Board of Directors for their dedication, all the volunteer's hours, talent and love. We want the communi­ ties to know how much you put into the agency, your support that you give to the agency whose mission is to provide the necessary servic­ es to the citizens of Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes Counties. Thank you again, you truly "Make a Difference". The Staff was honored for their support, years of service and for the hard work that they contribute to the BROC Programs. Advertise your vehicles for sale in the Jefferson Post classifieds during our special Promotion! One Month (8 runs) for Only $18^p Up to 5 line ad.Jip^ All ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: classified@jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. IS NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON by Judicial Sales Procedures Ja REIVES - VAHNO» & REEVES. PILC,ANOFWERT 202 EAST MAM STMET, P 0OKAMK 67, WEST JUFESSON, NORTH CAROLINA 28634 (338)246.7172 • FAX (336)246-5966 - jlm@vmnoy«ndr>evM com STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS owned by the Town of Wast Jefferson NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS by Judicial Sales Procedures There is located on the above-described property a commercial building, containing approximately 3,685 square feet with a lobby area, conference room, 2 offices, break room, vestibule, bank vault, restrooms and mechanical room. VALUABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Pursuant to a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson at its regular meeting held on Thursday, 5 May 2005, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the location of the property being sold, at 2 00 o'clock p.m. on the 8th day of July. 2005, the lands conveyed to the Town of West Jefferson in that certain d«ed from First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, dated 25 August, which appears of record In the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 301. at page 1611, the same lying and being in West Jefferson Township, the Town of West Jefforson, Ashe County. North Carolina: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe located at the Intersection of the western right of way Una of South Jefforson Avenue (US Highway 221) and the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road and running thence with the northern right of way line of East Buck Mountain Road S 73 deg. 00' 14" W 182.15 feet to an existing iron pipe, the southeast corner of United Landmark, Inc.; thence with the eastern line of United Landmark, Inc. N 17 deg 10' 44" W 149.96 feet to an existing Iron pipe In the southern line of Prefco V Limited Partnership; thence with the southern line of Prefco V Limited Partnership N 72 deg. 58' 35" E 182 59 'e®t to an existing iron pipe in the western r ght of way line of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221); thence with the western right of way • South Jefferson Avenue S 17 deg. 00' 40" E 150.05 feet to an existing Iron pipe, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0.628 acre, more or o»8. according to the survoy by Henry Munroo Hobson, RLS, Andrews & Hobson, dated July 29, 2002. Conveniently located In Downtown West Jefferson at intersection of South Jefferson Avenue (US Highway 221 Business) and Buck Mountain Road. At the lime of sale, the highest bidder shall immedialely make a cash, or good check, deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid. The sale will be subject to the upset bids procedures of the North Carolina judicial sale procedures and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of West Jefferson This the 3rd day of June. 2005. Jimmy D. Reevos Attorney for the Town of Wost Jefferson For more information, call Jim Reeves or Ken McFayden, West Jefferson Town Manager (336)248-3551. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 PAGE 3 ENTERTAINMENT Glenn Miller Orchestra at ASU on July 5 More than fifty years since the public first embraced the successful Miller Sound, both the legend and the music live on. The Glenn Miller Orches­ tra is the most sought after big band in the world today, for both concert and dance band engagements, with timeless and beloved classics such as "Moonlight Serenade", "Tux­ edo Junction", "In The Mood", "Chattanooga Choo-Choo", and "Stardust". Playing an average 300 live dates a year around the globe, they are the only musical organization le­ gally authorized to carry the name of Glenn Miller and the only one that plays the au­ thentic and original arrange­ ments of the original Glenn Miller Orchestra. A fully selfcontained group, the band consists of Music Director Larry O'Brien joined by five saxophone players, four trum­ peters, four trombonists, three rhythm musicians, and two vo­ calists. Just as in Glenn's day, the average age of the sidemen is 23, and most of them have degrees in music from some of the most illustrious music schools in the country. Back in the hey-day of the big band era of the forties, ev­ ery respectable dance band had a distinctive theme song. It was the musical signature with which they signed on and signed off their engagements and radio broadcasts. The theme of the Glenn Miller Or­ chestra was then, and still is, the beautiful "Moonlight Ser­ enade." Interestingly enough, Glenn Miller composed this trademark piece as an exer­ cise while studying under ar­ ranger, Joseph Schilinger, long before he organized his own orchestra, while he was still a trombonist and arranger with Ray Noble's famous band. At the height of his band's popularity in 1942, Glenn Miller disbanded the orches­ tra so that he could volunteer for the army. Realizing his musical void, he then orga­ nized the famous Glenn Miller Air Force Band, which was wildly successful until Miller's disappearance on December 15, 1944. It was on this day that Miller took off in a single engine plane from London, England, against his better judgment, to precede his band to Paris, France where thenEuropean tour was scheduled to begin. The plane vanished without a trace, most likely having crashed, tragically, into the English Channel. The Miller Estate formed the present Glenn Miller Or­ chestra in 1956 answering the strong demand aroused as a result of the successful motion picture, Glenn Miller Story, starring James Stewart and June Allyson. The Miller library features contributions from many fine arrangers including Bill Finegan, Jerry Gray, Billy May, Mort Lindsay, Dean Kinkaide, Joe Cribari, and Dave Wolpe. With such a deep repertoire, Larry O'Brien, musical direc­ tor since 1988, brings back the traditional sounds of the or­ chestra. As one critic raved, "A sense of swing feeling ... seems to have returned with Larry O'Brien's assumption of the leadership of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. [Larryl has steered his orchestra in the direction the Miller music followers demand-the band's basic foundation-the Glenn Miller Music.' Tickets prices are: Sec. A Sec. B Adults: $25, $18 Students: $16, $10 Children (12 & under): $10, $5 Skyline/SkyBest Customers' Discounted Tickets: Sec. B Adults: $14 Students: $8 Children (12 & under): $5 For more information, visit www.appsummer.org. 50th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this weekend The 50th annual Grand­ father Mountain Highland Games begins this Thursday in Linville. One of the longest run­ ning events in the region, the Grandfather Games draws people from the Southeast— and around the world—for four days of Scottish music, dance and athletic competi­ tions. Parking is very limited at the Games site, but shuttle service is provided from Lin­ ville and Boone. There is pub­ lic parking at MacRae Mead­ ows on Thursday evening and Friday, but not Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the Games are Thursday Night - Torch­ light Opening Ceremony MacRae Meadows Adult $10.00 Child (ages 5-12) $5.00 Friday - Preliminaries// Friday Nite Live- MacRae Meadow Adult $15.00 Child (ages 5-12) $5.00 Friday Night Live - Mac­ Rae Meadow Adult $10.00 Child (ages 5-12) $5.00 Friday Night - Ceilidh Lees MacRae College, Banner Elk, NC Adult $10.00 Child (ages 5-12) $5.00 (tickets sold at the door) Saturday - Games and Sat­ urday Night Celtic Rock Con­ cert- MacRae Meadow Adult $25.00 Child (ages 5-12) $5.00 Saturday Night - Piping Concert - Broyhill Conference Center, Boone, NC $10.00 per person, under 5 free (tickets sold only at the door) Saturday Night - Alex Bea­ ton & Friends - Broyhill Con­ ference Center, Boone, NC $10.00 per person, under 5 free (tickets sold only at the door) Saturday Night Celtic Rock Concert at MacRae Meadows Adult $10.00 Child $5.00 Saturday Night - Ceilidh Lees MacRae College, Banner Elk, NC Adult $10.00 Child $5.00 (tickets sold at the door) Saturday Night - Scottish Dance Gala - Lees MacRae Collge, Banner Elk, NC Dancers $20.00 Spectators $3.00 Sunday - Games - MacRae Meadow Adult $15.00 Child $5.00 What follows is a schedule 8:00 am Qualifying for Ama­ teurs Heavy Athletics 8:30 am Competition begin for: Atlantic International Highland Dance Champi­ onships, piping, drumming, THURSDAY, JULY 7 Scottish athletics, track and field, Scottish country danc­ ing, Scottish fiddling, and 5:00 pm PICNIC 5:30 pm Scottish Entertain­ Scottish harp. 8:30 - 90:00 am Sheep Herd­ ment ing 7:00 pm THE "BEAR" 8:00 pm Sheep Herding 9:45 am Massed Bands 10:00 am Opening Ceremo­ Torchlight Ceremony nies FRIDAY, JULY 8 10:00 am Entertainment be­ gins in Celtic Groves 9:00 am MACRAE MEAD­ 10:30 am DONALD'S TENT "Gaelic Song" OWS OPENS 10:00 am Opening Ceremo­ 10:30 am Highland Wrestling 11:00 am Harp Competitions nies 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Harp 12:30 PM SHEEP HERDING Workshops 2:30 PM SHEEP HERDING 3:00 PM SCOTTISH FID­ 11:00 am Sheep Herding 11:00 am Harp Exhibitions DLING: Workshop & Jam 11:30 am Highland Wrestling Session 3:00 PM N.C. PROVINCIAL Clinic for Children 1:00-4:00 PM Highland Dance GAELIC MOD 7:00 PM Saturday Night Pre-Championship 6:00 PM PATRON/SPONSOR Celtic Rock Concert in Chiefs Tent, MacRae Meadows RECEPTION 2:30 PM SHEEP HERDING GMHG Presents Saturday 3:00 Day events completed, Night's "An Evening Off the preparation begins for Celtic Mountain" 7:00 - 9:00 PM Piping Con­ Jam 6:00-6:30 Sheep Herding cert 6:30-7:00 PM Appalachian 8:00 - 10:00 PM CEILIDH 8:00 PM - 12:00 am SCOT­ Entertainment 7:00 -11 PM PM Celtic Music TISH COUNTRY DANCE GALA Jam 9:00 PM ALEX BEATON & 8:00 - 10:00 PM CEILIDH FRIENDS SATURDAY, JULY 9 which provides an overview of events during the Games. For more information, visit the Games website at www. gmhg.org. SUNDAY, JULY 10 7:00 am MOUNTAIN MARA­ THON begins at Boone, NC. Runners will arrive at Games track around 9:30 am. 7:30 am MACRAE MEAD­ OWS OPENS 8:00 am MACRAE MEAD­ OWS OPEN 8:00 am Scottish Heavy Ath­ letics Demonstration and Clinic IOPEN HOUS Every Day This Week And Saturday 9am-6pm 8:15 am Prelude Music 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Children's Bor­ der'Collie Demonstration on main field 10:00 am Celtic Grove Enter­ tainment Begins 10:30 am Parade of Tartans 11:00 am Competitions begin for: SCOTTISH FIDDLING "Id 11:00-3:00 PM Highland Dance Nationals and 50th Anniversay HP 12:00 PM Registration closes for amateur athletic events 12:00-1:00 Children's Events 12:30 PM Competitions takes place throughout the day for: HIGHLAND DANCING, PIP­ ING & DRUMMING, Scot­ tish ATHLETICS , Children's Events, Junior Events, Kilted Mile, Clan Mile, Clan Tugsof-War, entertainment in the Celtics Groves 2:00 PM Competitions begin for: LOCHABER TRUMP 2:30 PM SHEEP HERDING Demonstration 4:00 PM Closing Ceremony. 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Xbox and Xbox Live ©2005 Microsoft Corporation Mediacom is a registered trademark ot Mediacom Communication Corporation �W Public Opinion IU mm ...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial When we will face zoning? On 'Two Shelters' PAGE 4 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 MA&&VUBS My constituents are united in demanding ^ To the Editor: Constitutional When I first scanned the amendment "Two Shelters" editorial writ­ to outlaw ten by Jim Thompson in the fla£ burningJune 24th issue of the Jeffer­ son Post I agreed with Jim's comments. This seldom hap­ Sooner or later, Ashe odors that will affect their pens so I had to read it more County—probably begin­ lives and possibly property closely and I found some items, which require a re­ ning with Jefferson and values. sponse. In the issue of need West Jefferson—is going to What zoning is intended for funding A.S.H.E. A Safe have to accept the reality to do is to divide up land Home for Everyone, Jim and of zoning. so that certain uses are I are in full agreement. Our Zoning is an ugly word restricted to certain areas. method of approach does have in the mountains and, Parts are set aside for resi­ some differences and I would poorly proposed or done, dential development. Other like to comment on some of it deserves to be. But done places are for commercial the statements Mr. Thomp­ properly, slowly and care­ uses, and still others for son made. A.S.H.E. as Mr. Thompson fully, it can preserve prop­ industrial. stated "has been hard hit by erty values while depriving What this means—when the Bush Administration's and water pollution. This "in­ no one of reasonable rights it is done right—is that budget cuts....A conflict in dustrial" addition to the com­ all so busy making sure every to use their property. your neighbor—in a neigh­ newspapers as the March 31 munity would greatly reduce character was ready to per­ issue of the Mountain Times To begin with, zoning borhood, not your neighbor and diminish the quality of form. Because the Civic Cen­ stated, "Since last week's life expected by the residents ter does not have a custodial only belongs in areas of a mile down the road—can­ staff, every night after the rapid development and not open an all-night store article, A.S.H.E. has learned tatives meet with the Ashe of this community. that they have lost funding in County Commissioners on One specific neighbor in intermission, the "nuns", led concentrations of popula­ in an area zoned residen­ the amount of $41,000 from December 6, 2004. The report close proximity to the site is by the "producer nun, Jane" tion. When there is much tial. A factory cannot be North Carolina's Governor's was given that A.S.H.E. had Mr. Jefferson State Park. The scurried out to clean the land and few people, the placed in a retail area, or Crime Commission". Must be served 227 families over the park has been designated bathrooms and the lobby area sort of things zoning guard next to homes. one or both of the local news­ past ten months and funds a "Natural National Land­ so they would be ready for against rarely happen. The result—when done papers are incorrect, or Mr. had been cut. These are ten mark". As cited under the the next night's performance. These concentrations properly—protects every­ Thompson is as usual plac­ month figures and one would Historic Sites Act of 1935, It does indeed take a village to put on a production of this tend to take place where one's interests. The road to ing blame on Washington and believe that annual numbers responsible officials must magnitude and those in the President Bush for Governor of families assisted would be comply with 36 CFR 62.6 (d) there is abundant munici­ that place can be bumpy, Easley's one and a half billion higher. Now in fairness to to avoid undesirable impacts background often do not get pal water and sewer. For but it is a road that sooner dollar budget shortfall. While Animal Control divide the upon such landmarks. Has the credit they deserve!! us, that means Jefferson or later will have to be we are blaming people why 2005-2006 amount budgeted the Ashe County Commission So, if you enjoyed the per­ and West Jefferson—which traveled. not blame the Ashe County to A.S.H.E. $7,725.00 by the followed NEPA requirements formance, let those behind also have the greatest Instead of trying to cre­ Commissions failure to see number of families served 227, and conducted an EIS (En­ the scenes know that you ap­ concentration of business­ ate a huge plan like the the need to fund A.S.H.E. Or and the Ashe County Com­ vironmental Impact Study), preciate their efforts to bring es and population in the late, unlamented Unified the commissioner's failure to missioners have graciously pursuant to this regulation? such a great show to the folks prioritize the tax dollars they given thirty four dollars and Legally, such a study must be in Ashe (and surrounding county. Development Ordinance, spend. three cents toward protecting conducted prior to any devel­ counties)! Calls for zoning arise the towns and, eventually, Becky Burgess Mr. Thompson stated that battered women and children opment of this parcel. when a crisis occurs, typi­ county, should work slow­ the $179,481.00 recently ap­ and in the same budget vote Has the Ashe County cally in a residential com­ ly to see how to protect proved for the Ashe County approved $161.73 to get rid of Commission thoroughly in­ munity. There are people the various citizens they Animal Control Department ("kill") nuisance and unwant­ vestigated the developer's is reasonable. He went on ed pups and kittens. on Glen Bare and Luther serve. compliance to NEPA regula­ to explain that $8,000 had I guess all in all I still tions in their current opera­ To the Editor: Roads in and adjacent When this process been approved for A.S.H.E to Jefferson who are not begins, it may finally O.K., for the last several be although 22 times more had agree with Jim Thompson tions? Have there been any happy with the idea of an possible to get beyond "the been allocated for animal and the recent editorial Car­ complaints? What kind of en­ weeks I have read the let­ toon to the point of spending vironmental impact plan will ters to the editor in the Jef­ asphalt or concrete plant Z word" and move forward control. too much on unwanted dogs the company be required to on property near theirs.*" to better protect the rights Me being the stubborn ole and too little on somewhat file? How will it ensure that ferson Post. I have read how a bunch of unsaved people have They believe such plants and land of all our county's guy I am I had to check this unwanted people. the creek that traversed the criticized my Lord and Savior out. According to the 2005will cause noise, dust and citizens. The figures I presented property will not be subject 2006 budget the commission­ were found on the Ashe to harmful runoff that will af­ Jesus Christ. I have waited fKMMMP Tltm* ers awarded only $7,725.00 to County Animal Control web­ fect properties, such as mine, and waited on some of our ministers, deacons, teachers A.S.H.E. and $176,770.00 for site and are believed to be downstream? or just somebody to defend operation of Animal Control. true. Of course the same As stewards for Ashe Let's take a look at these website invites citizens to at­ County residents, it is the my Savior, to take a stand for Him, but it seems there is comparisons: tend a COUNTY COMMIS­ responsibility of the Commis­ not enough "Christians" that Based on the latest infor­ SIONERS MEETING ON sion to make sure these con­ mation from Ashe County MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, cerns and legal requirements are truly born-again to take a Animal Control/Ashe County 2003. This is located in the are met and the quality of life stand for the one who saved their soul. It's time we take a Budget. animal control website un­ in Ashe County does not take 2005-2006. Commission­ der the heading "News." If a side seat to unwanted de­ stand against the things that are going on. ers apparently approved a September 2003 commis­ velopment. If these unsaved people $176,770.00 for Animal Con­ sioners meeting is news one Patsy L. Miller have a problem with God, I trol...ACAC records show would wonder if those cute feel so sorry for them because numbers for last year...1093 pup and kitten pictures are they are going to die and go animals euthanized, only up to date or if animals listed straight to hell. As far as my 113 adopted, and 43 lost pets "this week for adoption" have King James Version of the found and returned to their long ago passed on to a better Bible being true, well you owners, for a total of 1,249 place. Other information was let me tell you one thing. I animal contacts, 3.5 per day found in Commissioner Min­ for one will take my chance, or less than one per employee. utes and the Jefferson Post Jefferson take a stand and defend my These facts show that almost and Mountain Times. Being To the Editor: Many of you (1500 approxi­ Bible and the one who chose 88% of the animals picked up Government and Media you are eventually killed. (Kind of decide if the info is fair and/or mately) were privileged to see to die for me so I would not the Ashe County Little The­ die and go to hell. I believe in blunt but true) To use these balanced. ater production of Sound of my heart "Not" what some­ numbers $176,770.00 divided It is the job of elected of­ Member: by the 1,093 animals to be ficials locally, statewide and Music last weekend. You were one told me that God did just N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) "killed" means county taxpay­ the federal representatives highly entertained and may­ what He said He would do ers pay $161.73 for each dog to represent the people who be amazed at the talent here and He will come back and Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. "killed". To adopt an animal elected them. Tax dollars in Ashe County and at the get His children. Because Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. the customer pays the cost of cannot be spent wisely un­ professionalism of the cast, if I have to pick between a Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. crew, and orchestra, thanks bunch of sinners and God, $65.00, so adoption actually less priority items are first Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com saves the taxpayers dollar. served. Mr. Thompson, blame to Grady Lonon, director, and well guess what, you don't Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ The Ashe County Humane So­ those who created the ineq- his wife, Jane, producer; the stand a chance of me believ­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new ciety has grown over the past uity in the "Tale of Two Shel­ amazing musical direction of ing you. If you are so caught and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. few years and is very aggres­ ters" and you do not have to Michael Bell; the lighting by up in your own world of sin Editor - Jim Thompson sive in protecting animals and go all the way to Washington, Jim Wilson and the sound by and false gods that you can­ Matt Lonon and crew. Howev­ not see the glory of God, you Publisher - Cabot Hamilton finding homes for pets. Their DC to start. er, if you had been backstage have my pity. goal is to find homes and edu­ Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Jeff Daniels you would have seen what Think about this: Where cate folks about the need for Deep Gap it really takes to put on this Assistant Editor Linda Burchette does your next breath come spay/neutering to control the show: the cast and crew per­ from? Be careful how you animals. The Humane Society Copy Editor Tammy Parunak forming every task to make answer, it could be your last, a non-profit organization pro­ Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins sure everything clicked as it and in hell you will lift up vides several of the same ser­ should. It was fascinating to your eyes and see this pre­ vices as the Animal Control To the Editor: Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog It has come to my atten­ watch the expert stage man­ cious Savior you criticized Department at no cost to the Data Input Elaine Howell taxpayer. They again try to tion that a parcel of land ad­ ager, John MacConnell,direct­ and denied. As far as reading the Bible, find animals a suitable home. jacent to my home is being ing every move; Ken Mullen Classified Manager Sandra Moretz considered for development. (among many other duties) you can read it through and Back to the figures Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws The pay scale for the Ani­ The land, owned by the heirs building the stairs for the through and if God don't re­ mal Control Director has of Don and Annie Blackburn living room scene and remov­ veal its contents to you then Advertising Sales Peggy Benson changed from $20,592-29,097 and administered by Keith ing them for the next scene; you will never rightly divide Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine in 2001 to a $27,750.00 to Blackburn, is located in East Edie Miller, making sure the or understand this precious $39,210.00 salary range for Jefferson on Glen Bare Rd. I props were in the right place book. I ask as you accuse God Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott 2005. That's over a $10,000.00 have strongly urged County always; stage hands scurry­ of being such a bad person, pay increase for the Director Commissioners to carefully ing with props and set pieces; please look back and see who Mailroom Department of Animal Control in the past consider several points as a crew member James Lonon, caused all the trouble. It was five years. This is quite a bit decision is made concerning nuns in costume, and even the people and not God that Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, more than Sheriffs Deputies the development of this land. young cast members moving chose to kill, steal, lie, cheat, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh The East Jefferson neigh­ props, hoisting flying sets, etc. just like so many are do­ and other law enforcement Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. officers....Again, bluntly the borhoods currently host a and all making sure the next ing today. Postmaster, send address changes to: My prayer for each and ev­ Ashe County Commission­ mix of residential, recreation, scene was set just right and Jefferson Post ers have given the Animal retail, and small businesses. quickly at that; and then ery one of you is to see your P.O. Box 808 Control Director a larger pay The proposed cement and as­ changing to a costume to ap­ need to have a true and living increase than the total funds phalt manufacturing business pear in a scene as an extra. Savior enter into your hearts West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 they have given to A.S.H.E. A would not mix well with the In the green room were ward­ and save your soul. So please existing lifestyle. The byprod­ robe mistresses, Rebecca Her­ don't criticize Him, He's the Safe Home for Everyone. \11 content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. Now you compare the re­ ucts of this type of manufac­ man and Judi Mullen, mak­ rock I'm leaning on. and may not be reproduced without permission. cent figures presented by turing would increase heavy ing sure each costume was all Rose Price A.S.H.E. who had represen- traffic and create air, noise, there with all the accessories; ipake-up ladies and dressers Creston Letters to the Editor On Jesus Sound of Music great! ros Asphalt plant �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Restaurant owner wins motorcycle Post photo by Linda Burchette A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for the planned new home of the State Employee Credit Union. The new facility on South Jefferson Avenue next to Smoky Mountain Barbecue is approximately 6,500 square feet offering better accommodations to the staff and customers along with three drive-thru lanes. The current location in Ashemont Shopping Center worked well for a temporary site, said Amy Blevins, vice president and city executive, but the SECU is now ready for a permanent location. The new building is expect­ ed to open next March. Participating in the groundbreaking were, from left: Richard Pope and Mathew Pirtz with Kearey Construction of Statesville, Amy Blevins, advisory board chair Ollie Ashley-Harless, West Jefferson Mayor Dale Baldwin, and County Maintenance Engineer Doug Eller. SECU to build new office Villages continued from front page Post photo by Linda Burchette Joe Gullia, pictured with his wife, Dawn, and children Catarina and Giovanni, was the winner of the 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle given away during the Christmas in July Festival by the Ashe County High School Cans and Pans steel drum band. Gullia is one of the owners of the new Brick Stone pizza and pasta restaurant in West Jefferson. He pur­ chased one ticket for the raffle, just a couple hours before the drawing. The raffle raised over $13,000 for the band toward its planned trip to the Gator Bowl and for a scholarship. Dawn said Joe used to ride motorcycles, and will enjoy this new opportunity for adventure. Boom continued from front page tion to several other recent projects, including The Oaks, a development next to Oak Grove Village offering afford­ able new homes to first time homebuyers who meet finan­ cial guidelines, and a devel­ opment of 25 or more townhouses planned along Court Street. It was also noted at the June 27 meeting by Keith Blackburn, a businessman and landowner seeking a per­ mit from the county to locate a concrete mixing plant (with the potential for an asphalt plant) on Glen Bare Road in Jefferson, that if he does not get the needed permit, he may consider selling the site for home developments. To help plan for additional water needs for the town, the board of aldermen is looking at new well sites. Money has been included in this year's budget for drilling, and the town has an option on land where they plan to test for water. zoning ordinance to deal with situations like the house left parked askew on property along NC 88. The house was moved from another location and supposedly placed on the current site temporarily. The owner said he intends to move it to another site for permanent placement, but it has been left sitting on a platform for months without action. Neighbors have com­ plained about the unsightly In other business, the board voted to start the pro­ placement of the house and debris blowing off the house cess of amending the town to choose: "The Ashe" or "The Jefferson." As the population grows, Richardson said he hopes to develop on the same site a skilled nursing care fa­ cility through a Certificate of Need. "As you can see," said Rich­ ardson, "the Villages of Ashe will be a modern approach to a continuum of care and meet the growing needs of the se­ nior population. This afford­ able option avoids the trauma that occurs when seniors are separated from their commu­ nity and loved ones. We firm­ ly believe that the Villages of Ashe will provide services that will enhance the lives for seniors of Ashe and surround­ ing counties." Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed lunch catered by Smoky Mountain Barbe­ cue and music from local mu­ sicians. Jou Are Cordially Invited to an OmilHom Wilm Vannoy 'Birtfutw Center on Monday, July 11, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. T O U R S WILL BE GIVEN LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED 52JASHK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and into their yards. <^~f omei Mural continued from front page senger who bears more than a passing resemblance to the mean neighbor woman who stole Toto from Dorothy and in her dream becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. There's graffiti in the mural, normally found at a train de­ pot, and the train's number has special significance to the artist. Shoemaker would also like to thank NASCAR living legend Junior Johnson who visited the county recently as part of a special celebration, and painted his initials and the number 8 (his former car number) on the mural. "There are other special features, and people can ask me about them," said Shoe­ maker, who greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge of the train and its history in the county as well as his love of art. Shoemaker had said that the mural on Dollar Tire would be his first and last, but Tom Banks convinced him to consider creating another train mural on his building. "I met Tom Banks I guess a year ago," said Shoemaker recently from his downtown West Jefferson studio. "He approached me about the idea of a mural. He had seen the one at Dollar Tire and liked it, but he wanted some­ thing different, a little more modern. He took me for a ride around the back side of the property and said what he had in mind. It was all very exciting, this Jefferson Station, and a great opportu­ nity for the town." Shoemaker said doing something different seemed like fun and a challenge. He and Banks discussed the idea several times, and Shoe­ maker finally agreed to give it a go. He made sketches and did a mock up of what he thought Banks wanted. "I came up with something a little modern, out of the steam era," Shoemaker said. "He liked the idea, and gave me the go-ahead." Shoemaker said he want­ ed to make the train more stylized, not whimsical but something art deco using sil­ houettes and lots of contrast to give it movement. It's a silver train from the early 1950s. "One of the old sadeyed diesels is how I refer to it," he said. "The windows look sort of sad-eyed and weepy. The silhouettes of the station and people are sup­ posed to come at you giving a feeling of pushing the train away from you. It was hard to dd, a three-dimensional aspect with movement. I wanted this to look like you could pull up and get out at the station." Shoemaker completed the giant mural in about two months, dealing with delays from cold, rainy weather, constant visitors interested in the work, and noise and dust from a nearby factory. "The first problem I ran into was dealing with the doors, entranceway and windows on the building," he said. "The entranceway changed from the time I did my drawing to the time I actually started the paint­ ing, but 1 liked what Tom did with it. I decided to incorpo­ rate the windows and doors into the mural. When you do a mural, you deal with what you have to work with, like windows, doors, cracks. There was a drain line hanging out in front. I drew around that to make it look like part of the picture, with some smoke coming out of it. It gives it a different dimension, gives it life. Roger Trivette, Tom's partner, and a couple of his men attached that drain line to make it look like part of the train. It actually worked out quite well and I kind of like that little detail." The colors of red, black, blue, ellow and silver add contrast and bring the mu­ ral to life. Shoemaker even added his touch around the doors and windows to match the mural. It's meant to be looked at from a distance, he said, to get the full effect. A viewer can stand just across the street toward the front of the train, and get a good full view. Come in close and no­ tice all the little details char­ acteristic of a Shoemaker work of art. Another aspect of Shoe­ maker's work is that he of­ ten lets friends share in the creation. He said many peo­ ple stopped by to talk about the mural, and many added their touch to the work. He and the others did the entire work with brushes only 1, 3 and 4 inches wide. Shoemaker would like to thank all those who had a hand in the project, including Tom Banks for his interest and faith in the artist. Banks recently commented on the work, praising Shoemaker for his talent and thanking him for adding such a special touch to Jefferson Station. "I want to thank my good friend and Ashe County na­ tive Jerry Ray, who now lives in Winston-Salem, for his help and support on the mu­ ral project," said Shoemaker. "He is of the Ray Farms fam­ ily, and we grew up together. I also want to thank Tab Bell for his help and encourage­ ment in getting me started by saying, 'So when you gon­ na get started?' He helped with the pressure washing and wall preparation. Once I made that first splash of paint, I was ready to go, but there was a lot of preparation beforehand. I had to live with the wall for awhile. There were a lot of distractions, but I met a lot of neat people who work in the area. It's been a fun experience all around." Shoemaker credits Tom Banks for his vision of what he wants Jefferson Station to be. "It's a great idea, and a wonderful addition to down­ town West Jefferson," he said. "But it's not something that will happen overnight. People have to have patience and it will happen. The peo­ ple should support the place and give him a big round of applause for investing in our town and sticking with it. My hat's off to him for his vi­ sion." What's next in Shoemak­ er's future? More trains, per­ haps? Not wanting to give away too much, the artist did com­ ment that, "There could be a train coming to Lansing in the future, but not a mural." Ll pfzaS-E-cl to announce. tfiat we fiaoe mooed to OUT. ccdVeto <zd\/[odeC ome at oui JVCVJ Xocation! We've moved to our new location, at 589 South Main Street in Jefferson, on the four lane between the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson. 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Mueevt Photo by Shane Hopkins The future of Ashe County girls' basketball came out last week for Husky Head Coach Laura Foster's fifth annual "Girls Got Game" camp. Over 40 girls in grades 1 through 8 took part in the camp, which is designed to give them a head start on this exciting sport. Award winners Girls Got Game Basketball Camp Karanda Weaver 7th / 8th Grade Hot Shot Champion: Sam lal Grade Miller Dribbling Champion: Free Throw Champion: Grace Miller Sam Miller One-on-One Champion: Charity Shatley Dribbling Champion: Alexis Treadway T-Shirt Winners Maggie Witherspoon Courtney Bowers Grade Hot Shot Champion: Cara Church Mary-Austin Tugman Taylor May Free Throw Champion: Michaela McElhaney Mary-Austin Tugman Morgan Casey One-on-One Champion: Roselie Alff Mary-Austin Tugman Carter Kurtz Autumn Huffman 51b / Q\h Grade Makenzie Johnson Hot Shot Champion: Olivia Thore Karanda Weaver Meghan Miller Free Throw Champion: Alexis Treadway Mikayla Shatley Madelaine Amato One-on-One Champion: Kayla Spears 2005 Photos by Shane Hopkins There was plenty of basketball action at the fifth annual Girls Got Game camp last week, Softball results 6/28/05 Dr. Pepper 16 def. Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 8 Jeff Vogler 4 for 4, Hit for the Cycle Jeff Proctor 3 for 4, 2 Home Runs Little Angels Childcare 13 def. Gambill Oil 2 Shane Hilliard 2 for 3, Grand Slam Craig Kitson 1 for 1, Run Scored Mountain Advantage Land­ scaping 24 def.Gambill Oil 8 David Bowers 4 for 5, 2 Home Runs Jaime Arnold 3 for 3 6/30/05 Mountain Advantage Land­ scaping 31 def. Sherrie R. Hodges At­ torney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 2 Nathan Barker 4 for 5, Home Run Daniel Griffee 1 for 3, Home Run Dr. Pepper 19 def.Gambill Oil 9 Terry Severt 4 for 4, Home Run Derek Osbourne 3 for 3, Run Scored Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen 13 Gambill Oil 3 Jeff Proctor 4 for 4, 3 runs scored Wesley Rousseau 1 f°r single Standings Photo by Shane Hopkins Jamie Arnold batted .1000 (three for three) Tuesday night in Gambill Oil's best performance of the season. Standings Dr. Pepper Mountain Advantage Landscaping Little Angels Childcare Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law K & K Stitch and Screen Gambill Oil Record 8-2 6-2 5-2 3- 5 Percentage 0-9 .000 .800 .750 .714 .375 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS Fishing tips Bowling results CARDINAL LANES Tuesday Summer League, week #8 (6,21,05) B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete ML.Reed Electric Cornerstone Fellowship Mike's Mufflers T & L Construction Showcase Lighting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 20—12 20—12 20—12 19—13 14—18 13—19 10—22 WEEKLY: High Game_Scrakb_ M.Reed 204 201 M.Leserra 200 D.Calhoun High Series Scratch HigJiGame HDCP M.Reed 250 High Series HDCP 649 M.Reed 64! 639 C.Calhoun 619 J.Hopkins D.Calhoun 238 227 M.Reed HigkAveragg M.Leserra D.Calhoun M.Reed M.Leserra G.Baugess M.Treva 182 179 171 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete 549 538 511 663 643 601 Photo by Shane Hopkins CARDINAL LANES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. M.L.Reed Electric B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete Cornerstone Fellowship Mike's Mufflers T & L Construction Showcase Lighting Gordy Baugess demonstrates his championship form. He is consistently one of the top bowlers in the county's leagues. 23—13 22—14 22—14 20—16 17—19 17—19 10—26 Jefferson Post / NASCAR G.Baugess M.Reed L.Jarman PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! Hieh Series Scratch G.Baugess 608 M.Treva 566 556 M.Reed M.Treva S.Taylor D.Calhoun 266 256 234 High Average M.Leserra G.Baugess Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~ Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! 659 645 644 182 182 667 644 605 Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes 173 M.Treva Race Chicago/and WOO Chicagoland Speedway Entry Form 07-10 -05 2nd Place 4. How to Win A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think 3rd Place will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per Your Name Jefferson Post Your Address. Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish City and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that Phone # amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson 2002 & 2004 SAL Champs PIT STOP FOR POIZES RULES' A. Must be 7A year? <M QT VQ ypfcii 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from Jefferson Post or its facsimile. the Race Winner. Subscribe today to the est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that Is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win )ansars hetoaj. TRcuT Contest is mane Can't Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? < Tie c "vO Slow Credit, Divorce, Bankruptcy? WE CAN HELP!!!! WWW. HIGHCOUNTR YCREDIT COM CRAWDADS BASEBALL FOR THE FUN ENTIRE FAMILY! Home C«me Schedule for Hickorg Crnwdnds. July 8th 7:00 pm July 9th 7:00 pm July 10th 6:00 pm - Fireworks "Rome Braves" Tickets Start at $6.00 •$1.00 Off Kids give them something solid to hang onto. If you opt for grubs, be sure to pack them separately, or they'll melt onto your tackle. For alternate bait ideas, all you need to do is scour your refrig­ erator or kitchen cabinets for items like bits of cheese, balledup bread, kernels of corn, and even moistened chunks of dog food. These foods will attract a fish's appetite. A beginner must also consid­ er his needs - and not just those of the fish. "Fishing Isn't any fun if you're wet, cold or hungry, so make sure you wear warm, waterproof clothing and take some snacks with you," Buddo says. One item you don't want to skimp on is a pair of Simms Wet Wading Socks, which will keep your feet dry (they also keep out sand and mud) and have a natural crease that folds over a pair of wading boots or water-resistant shoes. A vest with multiple pockets is great to keep bait and supplies in, and a wide- brimmed hat will help, along with sunscreen, to protect against the sun. Lastly, according to Buddo, there are two other things need­ ed to enhance a fishing trip: po­ larized sunglasses, which allow you to look into the sun more easily, and a small pair of binoc­ ulars to watch birds or animals. Get your pit crew ready for the WEEKLY: Hieh Game Scratch 242 M.Treva 214 G.Baugess S.Taylor 210 Ah, the joy of fishing. Some people like it for its peacefulness. Some like to be close to the water. And some just like to reel the fish in. If you've never gone fishing, there's no better time than now to learn how. The first step for a new an­ gler is to find the fish. "Fish don't spread themselves out evenly within a body of water," says Chris Buddo, author of "1,000 Best Fishing Sites" from Stoeger Publishing. "Fish concentrate in spots that offer them the easiest access to food and safety from predators." Buddo says that to be successful, fishermen should try and think like fish It may sound silly, but he says it works. According to Buddo, there are three ways to gain this knowl­ edge. "Go fishing as much as possible; read through fishing magazines and books; and per­ haps the quickest shortcut is to get an experienced fisherman to guide you." Now it's time to get your fish­ ing gear. Most sporting-goods stores can supply you with an inexpensive combination of a rod, reel, line, tackle, hook sharp­ eners, and bait appropriate for local waters. Bait shops sell a variety of live bait and grubs (2- to 3-inch plastic worms). Live bait works best on smaller fish, but for larger ones you want to <s Seniors Hickory Crawdads LP I rans Stadium 1st Right on 321 After Catawba River in Hickorv 1-800-488-DADS visit online: www.hickorvrr^n^.^ Not a Carolina West Wireless customer? 1,000 sign up for service today & get... LOCAL BONUS MINUTES' Wit lertmon 1447 Ml. 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TZttce ^aif Special 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings 99 2 Liter Drink |0« nit»miwirw.nia West Jefferson • 246-7500 Please see our Friday, July 15'1' edition for the winner information for the Chicagoland ^00 NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the Chicago/and t/00 on Sunday, July 10!h and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �PAGE 8 TUESDAV, )UL.V 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy • • • •; CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION 40-Lost & Found Missing from the Flatrock community in Crumpler. A female husky yellowish orange with white fur, blue eyes. REWARD OFFERED Call 846-5313 or 977-0873 140-Help Wanted A non-proft mental health organization is accepting resumes for the following position: a FT Technical Level Staff Member and a PT Relief Technical Level Staff Member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Experience working with SPMI Adults Preferred. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC, Att: Sue, PO Box 667, West Jefferson, NC 28694 140-Help Wanted board and it's committees. Will serve as communication link between various committees and to the local media. Will coordinate duties of volunteers and any other temporary employees, as needed. Will assist president in preparation of agenda for board meetings. Must have a solid background in fund raising and grant writing and a familiarity with private and non-profit entities. Must have verifiable work experience in these areas. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Education: Associate degree minimum, 4 year degree preferred. CD Collection: Will accept similar work 50 Country, Rock, Popexperience as a Mostly greatest hits. substitute for $100. Call for list of education. This is a CNA I or II to provide CD's. part time position, one on one care to 336-977-9459 clients with disabilities. requiring 20 hours of Requires high school work weekly. Pay rate Hot Tub For Sale!!! diploma/GED and to be negotiated, length Great Deal. Like New North Carolina CNA of employment Made By Softtpbs; certification. Please call depends on negotiated Portable, Light Weight, Mail orders should be HomeCare Manage­ contract. Pay includes Very Durable. Low sent with payment to: ment Corporation toll travel expenses as Maintance. Call For free 888-878-5199 or necessary. More Info Classified Advertising 828-264-1021 Aimee @ Other qualifications: The Jefferson Post to request an 336-846-1506 Should have PO Box 808 application, or fax experience in non-profit West Jefferson, NC resume to Sega Dreamcast, like 28694 administration, Should 828-264-0755 new, with 35 games! have ability to speak Plus 8 controllers (We accept personal publicly, Should have Margate Health & (4 never used, in box), check, Visa or Master Rehab excellent skills in 4 VMU memory cards, Card) 540 Waugh Street relating to people in 4 rumble packs, & Jefferson, NC 28640 business, religion, 4 controller extension Telephone: 336-246-5581 political and tourism cables. Games include: (336) 846-7164 opportunities. Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Fax: RN/ADON Position Ability to write clearly Super Bust-a-Move 4, (336) 846-7165 Available Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi Familiarity with Ashe Nursing and 30 Others. $250 County and the e-mail: Administrative 336-977-9459 1904 Ashe Courthouse classified ©jeffersonpost.c Experience Preferred Preservation Organiza­ om Sports Card Web: tion. Must be available Collection: Medical/Dental www.jeffersonpost.com evenings and week­ 1,000+Baseball, Benefits ends and for the Football, Basketball & 30-Special meetings and events. Hockey cards from the Applications Notices 1980's to now. Mostly available at front Includes these duties stars and semi-stars desk. Interviews by including: Barry Bonds, and other duties as Appointment If you have left Derek Jeter, Alex Contact: DON pictures with us assigned, may work in Rodriguez, Rickey Ext. 228 PLEASE remember to office/temporary Henderson, Nolan come in and pick museum if needed. J.Y. MONK Ryan, Peyton Manning, them up. Tom Brady, Donovan REAL ESTATE Submit Resumes to: McNabb, Randy SCHOOL THANK YOU ESC at Family Central Moss,Jerry Rice & Get your license Fast. Jefferson Post in Person Only. Boone & Charlotte more...$200. Apply By 7-8-05 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: 336-977-9459 Courses. Free Bro­ All real estate advertising chure & Schedule. In this newspaper is sub­ Wedding Dress, size 1-800-849-0932 260-Garage/Yard ject to the Fair Housing Act 9/10 with long train and which makes it Illegal to Sales advertise any preferences. Experienced Grill beading. Paid $850, Limitation or discrimination asking $200 OBO. Cook evenings and based on race, color, 3 FAMILY YARD weekends. Fine Call for description religion, sex, handicap, SALE financial status or national Dining a plus. Apply 336-977-9459 FRI. JULY 8 & SAT. origin includes children un­ in person 102 North der the age ot A6 living wilh JULY 9 Jefferson Ave. parents or legal custodians, 31O-Musicat 7AM-UNTIL pregnant women & people West Jefferson RAIN OR SHINE M [aicn M:r»icai socurlng custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news-, We lease Pianos. Healing Waters paper will not knowingly Children's Clothing New & Used Grands. Cosmetologist, accept any advertising for (0-3 months to 8 boys legal estate which Is In We buy, sell, tune, Estithicans, & Nail violation of the law. Our and girls), Baby Items, move, refinish & Tech. We Offer Booth readers are here by Toys, Clothing (men's rebuild pianos. Rental & Commission. Informed that all dwellings and women's), Hand­ advertised In this newspa­ Acme - Piano Man Apply Within or Call per are available on equal bags, Small Furniture 800-745-3950 846-1351 opportunity basis. To com­ Items, Movies and plain of discrimination call More. 330-Pets HUD toll-free at Finishing & Frame 1-800-669-9777. Carpenter. Drivers The toll-telephone number Did you know that if LOCATION License & for the hearing Impaired 19 you are giving away From W.J. take Hwy Transporation 1-800-927-9275. an animal or item , 88W to Warrensville. Required. you can list it for free Turn right on Hwy Call 336-667-8127 40-Lost & Found in the Classifieds. 194 toward Lansing. Call 846-7164 for Cross river bridge Found in Ashe Need a new job? more information and take 1st road on Central Area. Look in right. Sale will be at Wirehaired Jack The Jefferson Post FREE KITTENS! the 2nd house on Russell Terrier, Male, Classifieds! 336-384-3233 right. 132 River White with Brown Director/Coordinator, Drive. Signs will be Patch over Eye, Not 1904 Courthouse 340-Sporting posted. Wearing A Collar. Call: Preservation 982-9543 or 846-7164 Goods & Organization BIG 2 FAMILY YARD Equipment SALE FOUND Will provide overall SAT. JULY 9th FOR SALE Upper Mtn. Research leadership in accord­ Starting at 8 AM Station in Laurel ance with the direction, Gary Fisher Tassajara Springs. Male policies, and objectives LOCATION Men's 21 Gear Grey/White Kitten of the 1904 Courthouse Mt. View Elementary Mountain bike. Extra with Flea Collar with Preservation Board of School Name Duke. Please small frame perfect for Directors. Will report to 10-15 years old. 2.1 Contact W-1:liro-1«: the president and Primal Raptor tires. 982-6125 executive committee of KITS Gripshift Gripper and the Board. Are available at the Have you found an DT stainless steel Jefferson Post for animal or item? Have spokes. Navy blue Will provide leadership purchase. Each kit you lost a favorite pet frame w/yellow text. for fund raising and includes: 6 Signs or item? Advertise it in Comes with public relations 60 Price Stickers the Jefferson Post for speedometer and bike program. Works with 6 Directional Arrows FREE. Ad will run rack. Great bike...just the Fund raising Marking Pen for 2 weeks. outgrew it! Valued at Inventory & Tip Sheet. Committee to establish Call 846-7164 over $400...selling for For only $5.95 each fund raising strategy $300. Call Deb- day­ Lost and assists with time 336-846-7164 or .Male Beagle Lost Near YARD SALES implementation. Will nighttime 336-384Low Gap Road. Advertise your yard represent the 4352. Missing for 2 weeks. sale in this space. 1904 Ashe Courthouse Call 982-6974 Preservation 350-Wanted to 1 time — --$9.50 Organization to inter­ Buy Or Swap 2 times -• $15.00 ested communities, Lost churches, foundations, Small Black Fiest Mix, WANT TO BUY Copy along with civic leaders, agencies, SAWED LOCUST Lost on Mt. Jefferson payment have to be etc.; and provide visibil­ POSTS. Rd, On Sexton Rd. Call in our office by ity of the 1904 Court­ 385-9031 these deadlines: 246-7516 or 977-0067 house Preservation Organization in the Tues. paper No later surrounding area. Will Lost then -Fri. 9 am Small Black/White w/ coordinate these Fri. paper - No later Little Bit of Brown activities with board then -Wed. 9 am Female Dog found on members. Will report Buffalo Rd near regularly to the board Two inch space for Wilford's Garage. Call staying fully informed the above costs. 877-2990 of the activities of the In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. mu } -J 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab. V-8, CD, AC. Cruise. 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Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 RENTERS WANTED!! 336-838-5311 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale For Sale By Owner: 3 BR/2BA 2 Story Farmstyle House In Lansing. Town Water and Sewer. Forced Air Furnace. Small Lot. Priced To Sell at $84,500. Call 384-2560 Leave Message. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information. 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Call Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 or 336-977-1855 Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336. Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing ' Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 iTHT Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, 530-Lots & Acreage Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Beautiful .091 Acre Lot with Pretty View, Creek on 3 Sides, On Gravel Road off State Line, NC and Has Well. 336-385-1086 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 Wilkes Community College Lead Instructor, Auto Body Repair For more info contact (336) 838-642 I or 838-6 1 72 530-Lots & Acreage Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals I Denver A. Carpenter will no longer be re­ sponsible for any debts except my own. This 24th Day of June 2005 Wilkes Community College Banquet Services Coordinator For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6421. I Iff Ijijyjj &ff List Your FOR RENT OR LEASE Properties unth the JeffersonPos Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 PAGE 9 Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals CTATE OF JUNE 7, 1999 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 240 AT PAGE 1781 IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA MOBILE HOME NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 05-E-158 IN NOTICE OF SALE EXECUTOR'S-— ADMINISTRATORS NQILCE Having qualified as Personal Representa­ tive of the Estate of Celso R. Colli of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of Celso R. Colli to present them to the un­ dersigned cfn or before September 28, 2005, or the claim will be for­ ever barred thereafter. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immedi­ ate payment. This the 28th day of June, 2005. Mara Colli, Personal Representative do Ramsey & Pratt, PA. One North Gaston St. Brevard, NC 28712 ATTORNEY: Michael K. Pratt Ramsey & Pratt, PA. One North Gaston St. Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-4113 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Doughton E. Poe deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them the un­ dersigned at 1716 Little Peak Creek Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 28th day of September, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 20th day of June, 2005. Mary Lou Poe Administratrix for the estate of Doughton E. Poe IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 05SP44 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT W. PATRICK AND KATHY D. PATRICK DATED Pursuant to an order of the Clerk of Superior Court and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-refer­ enced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness se­ cured by said deed of trust, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at pub­ lic auction to the high­ est bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county court­ house of said county at 10:00 AM on July 6, 2005 the following de­ scribed real estate and any other improve­ ments which may be situated thereon, situat­ ed in Ashe County, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly described as follows: And Being more commonly known as: 292 Dillard Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Robert W. Patrick and Kathy D. Patrick. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS" Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree­ ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, • directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep­ resentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental, health or safety conditions existing in. on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encum­ brances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax as­ sociated with the fore­ closure, for paying, if any. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Fol­ lowing the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are immedi­ ately due and owing. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Melba L. Tugman, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 400 Hillside Oaks Drive. Jefferson. NC 28640 on or before the 5th day of October, 2005, or this Notice will pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of June, 2005. Kyle T. Norris Co-Executrix for the Estate of Melba L. Tugman NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Henry Clay Miller deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the un­ dersigned at 1719 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 5th day of October, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. BEGINNING ON A IRON AT A POST IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF THE VIRGINIA SECTION PROPER­ TY, SAID IRON SITUATE BEING THE NORTHEAST COR­ NER OF THE HERBERT DILLARD This the 29th day of PROPERTY AND June, 2005. BEING THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF Mazie Key Miller THE CLIFTON Executrix for DILLARD PROPERTY; the estate of THENCE WITH THE Henry Clay Miller HERBERT DILLARD LINE AND AN EXIST­ IN THE GENERAL ING THENCE S 23COURT OF JUSTICE 54.35 W. 167.99 FEET OF NORTH TO AN IRON STAKE; CAROLINA S 23-54-36 W 12.00 SUPERIOR COURT FEET TO THE DIVISION CENTERLINE OF AN FILE NO. 04 SP 115 EXISTING GRAVED ROADWAY; THENCE IN THE MATTER OF WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD The date of this Notice THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF S 67.37-46 E 40.39 is June 15, 2005. TRUST OF KENNETH FEET, S 72-15-30 E W. Neill, H. BENNETT and wife, 25.06 FEET, N 85-10- David B. Ells, CAROLYN BENNETT 24 E 110.57 FEET, S Elizabeth MacKinnon or TO DANIEL J. PARK, 87-49-17 E 54.93 Jon Trustee FEET, S 75-42-34 E John Valenti AS RECORDED IN 57.16 FEET, H 77-40- Substitute Trustee 00299 AT 19E 32.30 FEET; 8520 Cliff Cameron BOOK PAGE 1980 OF THE THENCE LEAVING Drive ASHE COUNTY ROAD AND WITH THE Suite 300 REGISTRY SECTION LINE, N 49- Charlotte, NC 28269 36-01 W 18.26 FEET (704) 333-8107 AMENDED NOTICE TO AN IRON STAKE; OF SALE THENCE WITH AN 05-70313 EXISTING FENCE N Pursuant to an Order of 49-36-01 W 125.89 Let our the Clerk of Superior FEET TO AN IRON Court and under and Classified STAKE AT A POINT. N by the virtue of the 50-47-02 W 104.44 Ads go to power and authority FEET TO THE POINT contained in the abovework OF BEGINNING, CON­ referenced deed of TAINING 0.630 ACRE. trust and because of for You! default in the payment Call us at ALSO INCLUDED IN of the indebtedness THIS CONVEYANCE thereby secured and IS A DOUBLEWIDE 846-7164 irs? COUNTRY TREASURES ; :: ou* 5 W 4 | .EMPORIUM f At Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com W li W i'Y , "AS IS. WHERE IS'. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree­ ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representa­ tion or warranty relating to the title or any physi­ cal, environmental, health or safety condi­ tions existing in, on, at or relating to the prop­ erty being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabil­ ities arising out of or in any way relating to such condition ex­ pressly are disclaimed. This sale is made sub­ ject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure for paying, if any. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expira­ tion of the statutory up­ set period, all remain­ ing amounts are imme­ diately due and owing. FIRST TRACT; That tract of land con­ taining 9 acres and 21 poles, more or less, described in and con­ veyed by that certain deed from Dr. J. E. Barton, Executor of Ambrose Barker, de­ ceased. to D. W. Ham, dated 24 April 1911, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book K-1, at page 510, to which recorded deed refer­ ence is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said tract. That tract of land con­ taining 2 acres and 107 poles, described in and conveyed by that cer­ tain deed from Lou V. Bowers, Paul Bowers and wife, Cora Bowers, et al, to D. W. Ham and wife, Lucinda Ham, dated 12 September 1944, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book G-3, at page 93, to which re­ corded deed reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds de­ scription of said tract. A R T . A S K M O F O R R E . For more information about the importance of arts education, please contact www. AmericansForTheArts.org. AMERICANS ""ARTS Remember to wish that Special Someone a Happy Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post Come by our office located at * 203 S Second Ave. IL West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance A The date of this Notice is May 25. 2005. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." Daniel J. Park, Trustee Post Office Box 557 Elkin, North Carolina 28621 (336) 835-2166 The above-described property was acquired by the Grantor in Book 193, pages 891 and following, Ashe County Registry, said docu­ ment incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein. benken7v.sr This conveyance is made subject to all restrictive covenants, easements and restric­ tions of record affecting the title to said real estate. And being more com­ monly known as: 5971 Old Highway 16 N, Crumpler, North Carolina 28617. The record owners of the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, are Kenneth H. Bennett and wife, Carolyn Bennett. Want the latest local news, sports, community )events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance its EMPORIUM — t¥<M&e 1195-Legals failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements there­ in contained and. pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, the under­ signed Trustee will ex­ pose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:30 P.M. on July 19. 2005 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, situated in ASHE County. North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: 1195-Legals 1 "Where looking old, looks good" Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Family owned and operated! Mountain Aire. KENNELS Seafood & P Excellent Care Steaklwuse at Affordable TIMBER SOLUTIONS. INS WLNDANCER • Commercial & * Lo9 Homes Residential lljljSsI •Vinyl Siding & Construction Replacement • Conventional Framing Windows Licensed and Insured - All Work Guaranteed! LiuC. Jones THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 O VER TEN Y EARS E XPERIENCE • FULLY I NSURED Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Licensed by NC Dept of Agriculture Mm n».]0.6T»« .W 10-TSml-S HANGING & FINISHING Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 336-982-3060 336-384-1469 Illatorir Downtown W«l JeflVr«ou. NC • 10 S. JrlTtfiion Aw HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A 11 Prices owner COUNTRY Loyos Camera r>l Ready Ads Glendale Springs, N.C. Business Cards Brochures 3844352 hluemoow fofttroiigit.net AUTO SERVICE TIRE SALE ASHE COUNTY Set_of 4 All 13" -$169 All 14"-$189 All 15"-$209 16"Truck - $360 215-85-16-235-85-16 OH Change, Lube t Filter Mr i Lube ¥ 2$ Years Experience • Licensed in WthMna&H •Install roofing of all kinds • Roof Painting •Insured At ALL M Luaranleed Hwy 16 @ NC/VA State Line 8-2 Wed & Sat SATELLITE SALES A SERVICE ROOP'S ROOFING All Types of Roofing and Painting of Metal Roofs STATE LINE FAST LUBE Open 8-5 M'Wh'F XV AND ROOFING Phis $1.06 tfsposil fee 276-579-4562 JOE'S Allen Miller 336-384,3033 FRFF Vtm m s u i Owner: Charles Roop Lansing, INC O : 3 6™8 r 063 3 2 Qvfcfc TV'S A HOME THEATRES Qh* Lounfj • 0) •• i > ' ?e s"'pr„r reat TV! TRdcfe Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience A Excellent Work at an Mi ^ i ExcQltnt Price Authorized Technicians On Board 30 Plus Years Experience tar*** Hanoli) Jones Excmnng 982-3335 ) FREE ESTIMATES • 1NSVRED 336-384-1140 CeU:336-977-0193 �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS 'Inmates' help raise money for A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.) would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their assistance with their successful Christmas in July fundraiser. Community vol­ unteer "inmates" who spent two hours each in our mock jail cell located at our booth during the Christmas in July festival were John and Carolyn Shepherd, Julie Landry, Rev. George Grubb, Brenda Adkins, Chuck Marsh, Rev. David Jones, Joe Boccardy, Michael Kelleher, Danny Lewis, Ashley Frye, Shane and Misti Hopkins, and Danny Hurley of Lowe's Food. Returning "inmates" from last year's festival were Julie Landry, Michael (Damian) Kelleher, John and Carolyn Shepherd, Rev. George Grubb, and Chuck Marsh, and A.S.H.E. thanks them for their recommitment to the fundraiser this year. Rev. George Grubb once again had the honor of raising the most "bail" by obtaining over $2500.00 worth of pledges! Businesses who donated items to make this fundraiser a success were Southern States, Carolina West, K&K Stitch and Screen, and Ana Maria's Gift Shop. A special thank you is offered to all of the festival goers who visited our booth and purchased items and assisted "inmates" with raising their "bail." A.S.H.E. is the county's domestic violence and sexual assault agency and is a program of the Ashe Partnership for Children. Ashley Frye Brenda Adkins Rev. David Jones and Chuck Marsh Yli story? You'll want your family remembered in the new 1904 Ashe County Cultural Museum Temporarily located directly across the street from the 1904 Courthouse. Rev. George Grubb (with Chief James Williams) Opening July xyd as part of the 190//. Courthouse Manual Summer Tarty Danny Hurley Tring your family memorabilia and pictures, either on loan or as a gift. Taking items Monday, Wednesday or Friday From 11:00 - 2:00 Or for special appointment, call Warren Pitts, 982-4835 Danny Lewis Everyone NO R I H c: A ROL I N A 1-800-VISJT N'C: Call 982-8851 Carolyn and John Shepherd Discover the state you're in. WWW.VISITNC.COM. NOTICE OF SALE-LANDS OF LUCV BARKER 202 East Main Street, PO Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 (336)246-7172-FAX (336)246-5966-jim@vannoyandreeves.com STATE of NORTH CAROIJN A COUNTY OF ASH!: THIRD TRACT: BEGINNING on a hickory, the old E.R. Barker corner; thence south with E.R. Barker's line FN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION HKFORE THE CLERK FILE No.: 05-SP-45 44 poles to a stake in the Wagoner line; thence west 20 poles to a stake in said line; thence North 40 poles to two Black Walnuts in E.R. Barker's old line; thence East to the BEGINNING, containing 5 acres, more or less. DOROTHY M. DARNEL!,, and husband CLARENCE DARNELL; GENEVA B. JUMPER and husband LEON JUMPER; GALE BARKER and .wife GERALDINE HARKF.R:GA YE B. MII.KR and Husband CHARLES MILLER; HOBF.RT BARKER and wife BRENDA BARKER; KEVIN BARKER and JENNIFER BARKER. PlltMoMrs v» JOHN T. KII.BY. Guardian Ad l.llem for CARL BARKER (Single) Respondent notice QF SALE Joe Boccardy Michael (Damian) Kelleher Linda, an ASHE volunteer, in the Jail-AJulie Landry Thon's "jail" during the festival There is, however. EXPECTED from the abovedescribed third tract of land, that certain 0.495 acre tract of land which is fully described in that certain deed, dated 9 September 1976, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book V-5 at page 520, reference to which is hereby made for a specific descrip­ tion of the same. The conveyance of the subject property will be made SUBJECT IO all of the terms and conditions of that certain Easement of Water Right, dated 12 October 1976, which appears of record in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 125 at page 1281. reference to which is hereby made for a specific description of the same. Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the Cleric of the Superior Court of Ashe County in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commis­ sioner will, on Friday the 29th day of July, 2005 at 2:00 o'clock p.m.. at the Courthouse in Jefferson. North A deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the pur­ Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, chase price or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained in whichever is greater, shall be required on the day of sale. Article 29A, § 1-339.1, el. seq.. of the North Carolina General Statutes, the following described lands lying and being in Melton Township of Ashe County, Nprth Carolina: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at a stake in Silas Creek, corner of R.V. Barker and corner of Luther Barker's tract as described in Book 1-2, page 225, Ashe County Registry, running up said creek to a beech tree on the Bank of Silas Creek Road; then with said bank to Roscoe Oliver's line; then with Oliver's line to top of mountain and line of Tom Cockerham; then with Cockcrham's line to James E. Barker's line then with James E. Barker's line to the line of J.M. Barker JR. And then with his line to Luther Barker's line as above referred to and them with said line to the beginning, containing 8 acres, more or less. SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING on a stake in the middle of Silas Creek in George Bower's line, running N 52 W 17 rod and 19 links in and with said creek, to a stake in same, so as to include Vi of same; S 431/2 W 2 DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY rod and 20 links to a stake; S 301/2 rod and 21 links to a From West Jefferson travel US-221 business to Old I lighway stake in J.M. Barker's (Jr.) Line; N 35 1/4 E 10 rod with 16, go 4.1 miles to N. Fork New River Rd.( NC 1573) go 06 said J.M.Barkcrs and George Bower's lines to the begin­ miles turn right on Silas Creek Rd.(NCI523) travel 3.6 miles ning, containing 3/4 acres, more or less. property will be on the left. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 11 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 COMMUNITY EVENTS AARP Chapter 3992 annual picnic on Wednesday Tuesday, July 5 11-30 a.m.: NARFE (National Association ot Retired Federal Employees) will meet at Savory Chef Restaurant on Hwy. 16 N for the regular July meeting. All retired or present federal employees are invited to attend. Wednesday, July 6 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet for their annual picnic at West Jefferson City Park. Shelter No. 1. In case of rain, meeting will be moved to the Services for Aging. Chicken will be furnished and members are asked to bring a covered dish. Thursday, July 7 8 a.m.: Interagency meeting at Sweet Aromas. 5:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Ashe County Planning Board will meet in the small courtroom at the Ashe County Courthouse. 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of ABA will meet for it's regular quarterly meeting with the New River Baptist Church. All committee members and pastors as well as visitors are invited to attend. Sunday, July 10 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Blevins Reunion will be held at Konnarock Community Center in Konnarock. Va. Potluck lunch at noon. 6 p.m.: Peace Haven Church in Lansing will have a special singing with the Montgomery Family. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. 6:30 p.m. Claude Watson will be singing at Landmark Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie McCoy, pastor, and congregation invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Sugar Tree Baptist Church will hold revival services with a different preacher each night. Everyone is welcome. Monday, July 11 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the garden. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will have it's quarterly meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. Thursday, July 14 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Cholesterol/ Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts. Cost is $15. Participant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 1:30-4 p.m.: Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road. From beginners to experienced quitters, all are welcome. Call Brenda for more information ata 246-3230. 6:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc., (BROC) will hold its Executive Meeting at the BROC Wilkes Office in North Wilkesboro. Please call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543, or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for additional information. Friday, July 15 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 17 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 16 1 p.m.: Underwater Tour to find out what lives in the New River. Collect aquatic animals, macro-inverebrates, identify them and use them to determine water quality. Come prepared to get wet. Must wear closed shoes. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information, call 336982-2587. 5:30 -10:30 p.m. Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy finger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavailable so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Sunday, July 17 10:30 a.m.: Kevin Spencer and Friends will be in concert at Landmark Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. The church is located in the Silas Creek community. Monday, July 18 8 a.m.:Camp Med is a program for high school students who may be interested in the medical field. Call 846-0781 for an application. This camp will be held through July 22. Wednesday, July 20 1 1 - 3 p.n>.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. The Eller Family Association will be meeting at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023,2005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. Friday, July 22 6 p.m.": Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 23 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. p.m.: Spaghetti Fund 5 Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. Sunday, July 24 11 a.m.: Peace Haven Baptist Church will have a special singing with singer Chuck Compton. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. Friday, July 29 1 p.m.-4 p.m. -.West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smokey Mountain Barbeque will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. Saturday, September 10 Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. VBS events Gillespie Community Church July 5-8 Classes for kindergarten thru adult from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Jim Francis at 384-2560 for more information. Church is located at intersection of East Big Springs and Stansberry Road (Little Horse Creek community). North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10-15 Come join us tor fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Character with Jesus". Starts nightly at 6:30. Morning worship service and covered dish lunch will be at the Ashe Baptist Campground for VBS Kickoff on July 10 beginning at 10:30. Orion Baptist Church July 8-12 from 6:30 - 8:30 each night. July 8 will be the kickoff with a cookout and lots of games. Everyone will have the opportunity to meet Darrell the Barrell. Their theme is Construction Zone. Classes for all ages including adults. Pastor Mace Johnson and congregation invite you to attend. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. Mt. Olive Baptist Church July 17-21 from 7 - 9 p.m. with the theme, Construction Zone. Kickoff on July 16 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the old Fleetwood School Ballfield. Classes for all ages. Mt. Olive is located on Watertank Road in Fleetwood. Everyone is welcome. Laurel Knob Baptist Church July 17 - 22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes for babies through grade 6. Theme is Kingdom of the Son, a Prayer Safari. Pastor, Dr. Jim Rash and congregation invite you to attend. Ongoing Events Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone welcome. For more is information, call 864-9068. for Creative Society Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7p.m.every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Carmichael and registration fee is $56. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of thelate Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was ^ the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. of Domestic Survivors Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Beginning July 7, Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm 01' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging.Call 246-2461 or 877- 9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt.Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944 for more information. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture andhome decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker' Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. For details, call 9829585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information, on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the tacts before you make your choice. Peer counseling, is our speciality. We will give you unconditional love, truthful information, practical help and encouragement to those in an unplanned pregnancy. Each I client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring' and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments " are encouraged and after hours ^ appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Angels in the Attic Thrift-: Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday. - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Conley Mortgage A 8 a O C I A Since 1991 Our philosophy "Customer for Cife' Ivory H. Bare - Loan Originator C^RAND ©peninq We can meet or beat the competition on all types of loans! CALL US FOR A BID ON ALL YOUR DEALS WE OFFER: • 103% Purchase Financing to Qualified Buyer • Interest only adjustable Rate Mortgage • Rural Housing Guarantee Loans • Rural Housing 10/1 Arm • VA loans • Less Than Perfect Credit Program also available 312 Jefferson Avenue South PO Box 1197 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-8900 (Ashe) • 828-262-1200( Watauga) �TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Friday through Monday at Empire Chevrolet! 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Sales Representatives—Shaun Shumate, Ron Koons, Randy Day, Bill Lyall, Brannon McManus, LeAnn Rhodes, Will Sanchez, and Adam Ratllff Noel Watson—General Manager Kenneth Pardue—General Sales Manager Joe English—Sales Manager Michelle Hampton—Business Manager Steve Buttolph—F&l • Nikki Clay—Internet Manager Dealer no. 25886 1931 U.S. Hwy. 421B • Wilkesboro • www.empirechevy.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_0705 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., July 5, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-05 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/43e0cabeea50e16f604bb76026342a49.pdf 9733d256a74b05fd58d5f24cbf643a4d PDF Text Text - u i i i u u i v ^ u i iiey raises $56,000 page 1B • Who is that old soldier? page 1B • Latest bowling results SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 PA9E 2B Friday July 8, 2005 500 Phone: 336-846-7164 ' FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com Volume 80, Issue 54 Access road could bring new business, jobs by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor A new access road from the Robert G. Barr Express­ way to Mount Jefferson Road in West Jefferson could mean a new business bringing up to 100 jobs to the county. Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday adopted a resolution asking the Department of Transpor­ tation to construct this road. A potential development, states the resolution, needs a turning lane across from U.S. Highway 221 (Robert G. Barr Expressway) imme­ diately north of the inter­ section with N.C. Highway 163. A potential commercial development consisting of 27 acres contiguous to West Jefferson municipal limits is proposed that would gener­ ate 85 to 100 jobs and $15 million in private invest­ ment. The resolution encourages the DOT to allow turn lane access on U.S. Highway 221 as described to further sup­ port the location of a "large scale commercial develop­ ment project." County Manager Dan Mc­ Millan said property in this area is being considered by an investment firm, but there is no confirmation about the company involved. When asked if it could be Lowes Hardware, which is said to be interested in locating in Ashe County, McMillan said there is no confirmation, but the access road is vital to the interested party. McMillan also noted that the new access road would need to be a minimum of 200 feet from the intersec­ tion with N.C. Highway 163 Set Jobs, page 5A Commissioners move to block asphalt plant A glorious Fourth Post photos by Shane Hopkins by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County Board of Commissioners doesn't want an asphalt plant next to Mount Jefferson State Park any more than Jefferson resi­ dents want it in their neigh­ borhood, and took steps on Monday to prevent such an occurrence from happening. The commissioners sent word by way of Planning Di­ rector Zach Edwardson to have the county planning board revisit the Polluting In­ dustries Ordinance to include state parks in the list of plac­ es they don't want a polluting industry to locate next to, and to decide if any additional modifications are needed in the ordinance. The planning board was scheduled to meet Thursday evening, and the commission­ ers scheduled a special meet­ ing Friday (today) at 2 p.m. to hear recommendations of the planning board on changes to the ordinance. The com­ missioners are scheduled to meet in their regular meeting room, the small courtroom on third floor of Ashe County Courthouse. Edwardson updated the commissioners at their Mon­ day meeting about the situa­ tion. He said Keith Blackburn, president of B&C Concrete of Wilkesboro, had requested a variance on property on Glen Bare Road in Jefferson, which is just outside Jefferson town limits. The variance request at the last planning board meeting was made so Black­ burn could seek a permit for a polluting industry on the property. Edwardson said the discussion involved both a concrete mixing plant and an asphalt plant, and minutes of the county planning board noted that Blackburn must meet state and federal guide­ lines for "the asphalt plant." The planning board min­ utes also noted that another company, Maymead, is look­ ing at a site in the county (near the county landfill, said Edwardson) to place an as­ phalt plant, has located prop­ erty that meets all ordinance requirements, and is in the process of applying for state and federal permits. Edward­ son said he has no further word on this project, and is not sure whether the process proceeding. Edwardson said the plan­ ning board denied Blackburn the variance (requested in or­ der to leave a house on the site that belongs to his family) be­ cause the access across Glen Bare Road is through a most­ ly residential area, the site is so close to Mount Jefferson State Park and the Town of Jefferson, and his request did not meet the hardship clause. To continue his request, said Edwardson, Blackburn must move the house from the property and receive state There was glorious weather—and fireworks for the Fourth of July this year. Thousands of people came to Ashe County Park in Jefferson to enjoy the show and our photographer was able to capture "the rocket's red glare" and "bombs bursting in air." See Asphalt, page 5A New sculptures now up at Westwood, Civic Center by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Local artist R.T. Morgan recently donated two of his magnificent sculptures to grace the properties of Ashe Civic Center and Westwood Elementary School. "Scribble" has been placed on semi-permanent loan to Ashe Civic Center, and if sold (priced at $8,000) will be replaced with another sculpture. The 8-foot tall red wavy piece is Morgan's first work made of steel. He nor­ mally works with stone and marble. "Scribble" was cre­ ated in 1999 and exhibited at the artist's own home. "This was Mr. Morgan's idea and suggestion," said Jane Lonon, executive direc­ tor of the Ashe County Arts Council, which manages the Civic Center in partnership with Ashe County Little Theatre and the Ashe Civic Center board of directors. "It is a generous gift to the com­ munity and the Civic Center. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpo8t.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpo8t.com editorial@jeffersonpo8t.com We wanted the Civic Center to reflect the level of quality of both visual and perform­ ing arts in the community, and the grounds of the Civic Center are right for large sculptural works. And when you think of fine sculptural artwork in the county, you think of R.T. Morgan." Morgan is also planning to provide a large stainless steel sculptural banner to go across the three panels above the Civic Center door, enhancing the building with a visual arts component, See Sculpttires, page 5A Photos by Linda Burchette R.T. Morgan has donated "Scribble" to Ashe Civic Center (pictured with the artist at left) and "The Fam­ ily" to Westwood Elementary School (at right). These two steel pieces are a departure from his normal medium of stone and marble, and bring a colorful and artistic touch to the two campuses. Board to hold special meeting Drug card help offered The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Friday, July 8 at 2 p.m. in the small courtroom (commissioners' meeting room) on third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting will be to consid­ er recommendations from the county planning board pertaining to the Polluting Industries De­ velopment Ordinance. Ashe Services for Aging has arranged for a representative of the agency and the Social Se­ curity Administration to be at the Riverview Community Center on Thursday, July 14 to dis­ cuss and take applications for help in paying the monthly cost for the Medicare Prescription Drug Card that becomes available in January 2006. Warren Miller will be there from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. to take the applications. Social Security rep­ resentatives will also be there to answer ques­ tions and assist with applications. Anyone with Medicaid along with Medicare need not apply as they are automatically eligible for the help. Everyone else must file an applica­ tion to find out if they will be entitled to the extra help to pay the cost of the drug card. Anyone interested is invited to come and talk with a representative on this date. There will be a signup sheet that morning and people will be seen in the order in which they are signed up. If you have questions, please come and get them answered. �FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 PAGE 2A JEFFERSON POST lUflusMir wondC>e«ire 1 P B I c; ( ) II V J s () \ t K V L M X .1 K () J z M 1 1 I A N \ J \ s II K \ K 1) 1 L B 1. A G E li ( \\ B R A P Q 1 \ \ II R G \ 1 C 1 J \ B c; W Summer is the warm lime of the year when the sun shines most directK on one half of Ihc world. Summer in the Northern Hemisphere begins about June 21, the date of the summer solstice. 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After completing your sand scene, insert a Ihin w ire carefully between the layers of sand and the edge of the container, and pull it out vertically. !4. snnimrr month Materials; sand, large plastic bowls, liquid tempera paint, clear plastic cups or small glass bottles, tablespoons, thin wire. 1. summer vocation (2 wds) 2. hiking J. sun's rays Procedure: SIM Catchers 4. rest 1. f ill plastic bowls 2/3 full of sand 5. go over water on slats 2. Add I to 2 tablespoons of liquid tempera paint to the sand. Stir until w ell mixed. (The intensity of the color depends on the quantity of tempera paint you use.) You may w ant to leave some sand uncolorcd or use salt. 7. windy day activity plastic cup with two holes punched in 11. walking for pleasure W With this art project, you will need a •1. hoops ; the bottom. Thread yarn through the holes to make hangers for sun catchers. 3. Let the colored sand dry overnight. Do not seal sand containers until the sand is dry . Paint thinned glue all over the cups before covering cup surfaces with 4. Layer Ihc sand in clear containers to make colorful scenes. 5. I se wire inserted in the jar to make peaks and valleys. 6. Don't tilt or shake the containers after you're finished. overlapping squares of red, blue, and ycllowccllophane or tissue paper. Hang your sun catchers in a sunny location, so you will be able to observe the creation of secondary colors. ...•.•••J..". -JF1 ..."L1.1..1; 11 .. J.1 .LLJi-LL-L™ NJL-V We Build Your Home o/\l/\n The Way You Want It H()M FS — www.classichomeshc.com Intersection of US 221A NC163 *1620 NCI63-E West Jefferson, NC • 336-246-3600 REGENCY PROPERTIES , .! Mon-Fri - 9AM-5PM 336-846-1367 1 •WTION Commer and Residential PO Box 9^L*ffeslJefferson. 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NC 336-246-2611 Your Local Link to Home Care Van 19 South Third St. PO Box 609 - 204 E. Main St. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-^46-2307 • Toll Free 1-066-246-2307 ,e9encrP'°Per www.reoencvoroDertiesnc.com >e Liahtitw Showcase Li wj k Sons Consmcnon Co. PARKER TIE COMPANY Residential, Land & Commercial Sales 846-BACK (2225) ) 3 30K East 2nd St. Fax: 846-1117 West Jefferson. NC Email: a*hcchiro4»*kybcsi.com ^coontrvb,,^ HOME CARE "For the Best Health Care In Your Home" PERFORMANCE 1358 W. King St. • Boone, NC 828-264-0439 • Toll Free 1-800-452-0343 Hours: Mon - Fri - 8ain - 5pm 205-A Long Street Jefferson, NC 336-846-9233 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • Wesl Jefferson 336-246-3367 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 3A FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 EDUCATION /COMMUNITY NEWS Baby News Events on Mt. Jefferson The Jackowski family Doctorate degree conferred Melissa Bristle Jackowski, a 1988 graduate of Ashe Cen­ tral High School, received her Doctorate in Education from North Carolina State Univer­ sity at the commencement ex­ ercises on May 14, 2005. Dr. Jackowski's under­ graduate degree is from UNC Chapel. Hill and her Master's Degree was also conferred by NC State University. Dr. Jackowski is on the faculty at UNC Chapel Hill in the Division of Radiologic Science. She resides in McGee's Crossroads, NC with her hus­ band, Robert and two chil­ dren, Jacob 11 and Zophia 7. Sunday July 10 at 2 p.m. Hike the ridgeline of Mount Jefferson, join a ranger and explore the wildflowers on the Summit & Rhododendron trials. Natural history and folklore will be discussed. Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear are recom­ mended. Meet at the picnic shelter. Friday Family Fun Friday July 15 at 10 a.m. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hand on learning experi­ ences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. Astronomy Program Saturday July 16 at 9 p.m.10:30 p.m. Come on up and view the stars. Join us at the first overlook for a rare glimpse at distant galaxies, nebula, and stars. We will have sev­ eral high-powered telescopes available and a variety of astronomers from the Forsyth Astronomical Society ready to answer your questions. Call the park to reserve your parking spot on Mt. Jefferson (336) 246-9653. Nora Naughton to study at NC School of the Arts Winston-Salem, NC - Nora L. Naughton of Jacksonville, N.C. has been accepted for en­ rollment in the 2005 Summer Session at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Nora will study in the Chamber Music Institute at the School of the Arts. She is the granddaughter of Dalton and Freda Porter of West Jef­ ferson, N.C. Nora is currently in the 9th grade at Battery Creek High School in Burton, S.C. Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, the North Carolina School of the Arts was the first statesupported, residential per­ forming arts school in the nation. Today, it is a leading conservatory of international renown, offering professional training for careers in the performing, visual, and mov­ ing image arts. NCSA became part of the University of North Carolina in 1972. The School of the Arts annual Summer Session is Health Department schedule The Primary Care Clinic is open five days a week, 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. for preven­ tive health care and for treat­ ment of acute and certain chronic illnesses. Charges are based on a sliding fee scale by assessing income and num­ ber in the family. For infor­ mation about our services or to enroll in a clinic or receive medical treatment, all per­ sons need to call 246-9449. Appointments are needed for all clinics except General Clinic. Immunizations are given every day, MondayFriday without appoint­ ments. Crystal Miller and Jamie Taylor of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Tequilla Rose Taylor, born June 23, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds and one ounce and was 18.2 inches long. Grandparents are Steve & Sheila Miller and Tim & Brenda Walls. Audrey M. Morrow and Derek C. Anderson of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Leah Makenzie Anderson, born June 26, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds, three ounces and was 18 inches long. She is welcomed home by a big brother, one-year-old Tristan Chad Morrow. Grandparents are Gary Anderson of Wilkes, Patricia Myers of Jefferson and Robyn & Scrip Morrow of Warrensville. Sarah and Randall Main of Fleetwood announce the birth of a daughter, Brianna Main, born June 27, 2005,. at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces. Crystal Medley and Robert Greene of Todd announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Greene, born at Watauga Medical Center on June 27, 2005. She weighed six pounds apd nine ounces. Stephanie and Jerry Baker of Fleetwood announce the birth of a daughter, Ceanna Baker, born June 28, 2005, at Watauga Medical Center. Ceanna weighed eight pounds and eleven ounces. Amy and Joseph Francis of Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Cole Bryan Francis. He was born at Watauga Medical Center on June 28, 2005, weighing eight pounds, five ounces. Nancy and Marty Pennington of Creston announce the birth of a daugh­ ter, Chloe Pennington. Chloe was born on June 29, 2005, at Watauga Medical Center and she weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Jaime and Matthew Bledsoe of Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Mallory Ann Bledsoe, born on July 4,2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Ann & Dean Goss and Charles & Hattie Bledsoe. Stephanie Dawn and Sid Carrier of Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Megan Lynn Carrier. She was born July 5, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Megan weighed 8 lbs., 11 ozs., and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Larry & Linda Crouse, Ellen Sturgill and Ronnie & Opal Carrier. ItEGAL CINEMAS JH'ILf.l.lJ PS tB.VTTTiWTT:7tTT7rT«" iTVW TTT-TTTI* • Past / Discount Ticket Restrictions Apply REGAL 7 The West Jefferson Business Association 82^262-3800 800 FANDANGO 2S4« 210 New Market St Centef BATMAN BEGINS (PG-13) WO (1145 345)650 1000 Invites you to visit our Galleries, Restaurants, Realtors, Shopping, Lodging, Entertainment and Services! FANTASTIC FOUR (PG-13) WO * (1230 400) 640 935 WAR OF THE WORLDS (PG-13) 0H3* (1200 330) 700 950 REBOUND (PG) WO (100) MR AND MRS SMITH (PG-13) WO (415) 710 1005 DARK WATER (PG-13) WO We've got it oil! 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Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Monday Family Planning, Maternity & Colposcopy Wednesday Pediatric Tuesday Pediatric Nurse Screening Dental Clinic days vary WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, infant, or child less than 5 yedrs of age, and meet certain eligibility guidelines, you may qualify to partici­ pate in the WIC program. WIC is a special supplemen­ tal food program that pro­ vides individually prescribed packages of food to those who are eligible. There is no cost for this service. If you want to know if you qualify to par­ ticipate in the WIC program or know someone who does, contact 246-2013. Mt. Jefferson Rocks Sunday July 17 at 11 a.m. Have you ever wanted to know more about the rocks that Mt. Jefferson is made of? Would you like to know more about local geology and mountain mapping? Bring your questions and some sturdy shoes as we set out on an investigative look at Mt. Jefferson geology. This hike will be at a very relaxed pace, but the trail is considered strenuous in sections. Meet at Mt. Jefferson picnic area. Wildflower Hike Sunday July 17 at 2 p.m. Hike the ridgeline of Mount Jefferson, join a ranger and explore the wildflowers on the Summit & Rhododendron trials. Natural history and folklore will be discussed. Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear are recom­ mended. Meet at the picnic shelter. Friday Family Fun Friday July 29 at 10 a.m. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hand on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. For more information on any of these events, please call (336) 246-9653. NOW $148 List $239.95 12 months same as cash Outdoor Furniture LIQUIDATION! All Remaining Items 40% off! Tempur-Pedic • Sealy • Stearns & Foster SIM'S FURNITURE ® & MATTRESS GALLERY Sim's of West Jefferson • 1108 S. Jefferson Avenue • 336-246-3330 Open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm • Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 1 - 4:30pm 8A South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson 846-2660 mmmm (Closed on Tuesdays) �v Public Opinion " were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." -Thomas Jefferson, 78 Editorial Free trade heat will be on Foxx PAGE 4A FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 In defense of daycare center To the Editor: I am writing in response to Judy Porter Poe's letter (June 10,2005)regardingMt. Jefferson Child Development Center. I appreciate her viewpoint and her worry because of the destruction Our new member of over our tax dollars, but I do Congress, Rep. Virginia of its independent farmers wish she had shared some Foxx, will soon face the under NAFTA. more information about the What makes CAFTA toughest challenge she has daycare center with the citi­ worse is that it opens had since taking office. zens of Ashe County. For Just before the Fourth free trade with Central starters, I wish she would of July break, the Senate American nations that are have used the correct figure pushed through the Central far poorer than Mexico. The when sharing the amount Free Trade result will be another rush American of county funds that will be Agreement (CAFTA). Now of jobs south, even from used to support the center the Bush Administration, Mexico. And a CAFTA vic­ for the coming year. This a big supporter of CAFTA, tory would pave the way for figure is $120,648, not the is expected to try to shove the Free Trade Agreement $161,985 that she stated. approval through the House of the Americas—which I also wish she had made would cover the entire con­ it clear that the county before the end of July. funds this center because Foxx has been a vocal tinents of North and South Theresa Crouch, Carol and in the Old Testament and the county owns this center. opponent of CAFTA and America. The results of that Jeff Dodson, Sylvia Miller, what is happening today is The center is not receiv­ other so-called "free trade" are hard to imagine. Bill Morris, Norma Schultz that "Americans" are the The Bush Administration ing preferred treatment by deals, and recently was and Will Trent. Through Ammonites and Amalekites the county budget process. quoted as opposing it for knows CAFTA is in trouble dy." So, while Mt. Jefferson the heat, humidity and and Philistines that God The center is a department in the House. It will be lean­ rain, you all kept a smile on has ordered the "Jihadists" both economic reasons and in the county administra­ receives more county fund­ your faces! And, of course, because of its impact on ing hard on Republicans to destroy (according to tion. The 14 employees ing, the other centers are thanks to Donovan Murray our sovereignty as a nation. who are against it. Several them). Oddly enough, we subsidized as well, but with at Mt. Jefferson are county She acknowledges that years ago, desperate for state tax dollars. ACPC for ihaking it all happen don't accept these Jihadists employees who do a won­ once again. "back home," here in the votes, Bush & Co. pushed or their "divine mission." Is derful job with the center. figures also show that there Pam White there some reason we think then-Reps. Richard Burr Fifth District, there is little are only 68 daycare slots And, I wish Mrs. Poe would Secretary/Treasurer/ human nature has changed and Cass Ballenger to support for CAFTA. have informed her citizens for infants available in Ashe Volunteer or that the terrorists back There is no wonder why. vote against their districts County, as infant care is that the county commission­ Christmas in July then were incapable of doing Thousands of northwest­ to give the two key votes ers are forming a task force very expensive due to the what the terrorists today are ern jobs have moved south to fast track approval of to look at this issue objec­ low teacher to child ratio doing? The Old Testament required. Mt. Jeffferson has into Mexico and overseas trade agreements. Burr and tively with the help of many presents a bloody, psychotic, to China. Our textile and Ballenger sold us out. county agencies, groups and 18 of these slots. The other Now the question is narcissistic God (made in centers cannot afford to pro­ furniture industries are others who are very knowl­ the image of the people writ­ vide this care. With the gutted, and no manufac­ whether or not Virginia edgeable about child care ing about him). I choose to turing job remains entirely Foxx can stand firm in the systems and the needs of 250 births per year in Ashe believe he did not speak to safe in this time of phony face of calls from George W., children, instead of trying to County, it appears there is To the Editor: these people. If Mr. Moore already a huge shortage of Karl Rove, Speaker Dennis This letter is in response free trade. "NAFTA" is a stir up discontent and con­ cuss word in these parts, Hastert, Tom DeLay and troversy without providing care for infants. Mrs. Poe's to Mr. Robert Moore who prefers to believe that God plan would, in all likelihood, challenged my "Disbelief" in was a jealous, egotistic mur­ and there is every reason to anyone else the administra­ all the facts. Let me say from the start result in 18 fewer of those the Bible. Mr. Moore does derer and to believe we sim­ think CAFTA will be even tion can lobby to push the "antis" into line. that I am a huge support­ slots being available. This what every Christian I've ply can't understand why worse. Rep. Foxx needs to hear er of Mt. Jefferson Child is not good news for parents ever known has done. He God is this way, I respect NAFTA established free assumes that if 1 didn't his right to that belief. But from her constituents Development Center and or their employers. trade with one country with I am a taxpayer and come to the same conclu­ it doesn't work for me, and currently serve on its advi­ a similar economy to ours, about CAFTA. If you have sory board. My 3 children as such expect the county sion he did upon reading I deserve the same respect an opinion, we suggest you Canada, and that has done have been in their care. I commissioners to be pru­ the Bible, I couldn't "truly" for my beliefs and not a no harm. The damage has send her a concise email have had children there con­ dent in spending tax dol­ have studied it or made an patronizing admonishment through her website, www. come from includingMexico, to "keep searching" (until tinually for over 13 years. lars. Although, I am not "informed" decision. a poorer nation. Poorer to foxx.house.gov. The job you As a matter of fact, Mr. somehow I do come to share My children have always on a fixed income, property begin with, and poorer still save may be your own. received excellent care taxes are not easily paid. Moore, I spent years in his beliefs). All of this said, I am not and teaching and each has Just as I may never per­ churches studying different sonally benefit from Ashe religions, and I attended a against Christianity. I don't entered kindergarten wellIT APPEAR. WE HMt & SPLIT DECISIONprepared. At DIAL screen­ County having an airport, Christian College. I've stud­ believe any religion is wrong SO LET'S JUST W-UXI THE. PUBLIC IXSfYM Cfr ing for each of my children I understand the need for ied the Bible intensely. I if it helps someone to be a HVfcCQNiWNWBCtS. I was told by the school county funds to support the have also studied the Koran, better ^person. What I dis­ teachers and counselors airport for overall economic the Talmud, the teachings agree with are the numer­ that the vast majority of development. In this way, I of Joseph Smith. I've stud­ ous letters from Christians children from Mt. Jefferson hope other taxpayers who do ied most Eastern religions, who simply "assume" that accept Child Development Center not currently use childcare and I've talked to athe­ everyone should consistently scored well in will understand the need for ists. I studied with an open Biblical "truth" and that DIAL screening and were county funds to support the mind. I didn't simply read a those who do not are immor­ ready for kindergarten. I availability of childcare for "biased" Christian book tell­ al. I am trying to explain truly believe that this cen­ overall economic develop­ ing me what was wrong with that some of us have very ter is the best center in ment. Mt. Jefferson Child all other religions. When good reasons for not accept­ Ashe County. Part of the Development Center is an one "accepts" one religion ing it. I believe that the reason for this is that it is asset to the county that the without question and never Bible insults God, and it's a county-funded center. The commissioners should be honestly considers other my "morality" that causes average turnover rate at proud of. Mt. Jefferson is a viewpoints or beliefs, it me to reject it. God created Ashe County centers is 13% resource for other daycare leads to a "one-dimensional" many different people* in It also this world, and I believe his annually. Mt. Jefferson's centers and homes, and they way of thinking. work with Ashe County High leads to close-mindedness heart is big enough to allow turnover rate is 1%. This is due in large part to the pay School in providing "intern" and an inability to identify for all the diversity and the and benefits package offered opportunities for students with people who are not just different ways people have of approaching him. by Mt. Jefferson. Anyone who are interested in work­ like us. Member: Mr. Moore recommended who has children knows ing toward a degree in child Mr. Moore says there is N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-BTO) children thrive with consis­ care. Further, the director no basis for belief that those a book to me, which I have Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. I suggest tent, loving care. This can and staff at Mt. Jefferson who wrote the Bible were already read. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. be found at Mt. Jefferson have tried very hard over lying or had any reason to to him pulling up Thomas Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Child Development Center. the past several years to do so. I could say a lot about Paine's "Age of Reason" on­ Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com And before you jump to the reduce expenses in order to the Old and New Testament, line and studying it— not Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ conclusion that I am writ­ lessen the amount of coun­ but for lack of space, let's talk to "convert" him from his ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new ing for selfish reasons, let ty funds needed. Instead about the Old Testament. beliefs but to give him some and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. me say that I will soon be of being rewarded for this, The Old Testament is one realistic understanding of graduating from daycare, as they are being threatened long bloody history of people others and their "disbelief." 8 Editor - Jim Thompson my third child will enter with loss of their jobs. murdering other tribes and x Susan Phillip I also urge you to let your stealing their lands. I have Vilas Publisher - Cabot Hamilton kindergarten this fall. Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop I also would like to say commissioners know how no doubt these events took that I am a board mem­ you feel about this issue. place. However, the Bible ber of the Ashe County I would encourage anyone states that these "atrocious" Assistant Editor Linda Burchette Partnership for Children who has ever had a child or acts were ordered by God. Copy Editor Tammy Parunak (ACPC). Figures I received grandchild, sister or brother Mr. Moore has no way of Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins from ACPC show there or other family member in knowing whether these peo­ The editorial page of the Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog are 1457 children in Ashe care at Mt. Jefferson to con­ ple were lying or telling the Jefferson Post is available, Data Input Elaine Howell County from birth to 5 years tact the commissioners and truth. The Old Testament free of charge, for readers old. Of these, 536 are in share your story. is written from one perspec­ Classified Manager Sandra Moretz to express their views. All it Vickie Young tive by one nationality of licensed, regulated care. All takes is a letter to the edi­ Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws Grassy Creek people with an "agenda." We the centers and homes in the tor. The subject of the letters Advertising Sales P^S8y Benson never hear the other side county are at capacity and should be a matter of com­ Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine all have waiting lists of par­ of the story. There is every munity interest and should Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott ents with children in need reason to believe they were be limited to 700 words. lying and using God to "jus­ of care. As Mrs. Poe says, Letters must be signed with tify" their evil. People have alj the centers and homes in Mailroom Department an address and phone num­ done it since the beginning Ashe County receive "sub­ ber for verification purpose^ Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, sidy," the supplement from To the Editor: of time. Do we believe that Only the writer's name and Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh the state to help low-income A lot goes into making the the "Jihadists" in Iraq who community will be published. Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. families pay for daycare. So, Christmas in July festival are blowing people up daily Letters must not be libelous all the centers in the county sucessful and fun - especial­ have been instructed by and no poetry will be accept­ Postmaster, send address changes to: are subsidized by tax dol­ ly those folks who volunteer God to kill? They certain­ ed for publication. lars. But, while 75% of the to sit at the Headquarters ly believe it (and I'm sure Jefferson Post Please address: To the parents at Mt. Jefferson are booth and answer phones, will write it in their his­ P.O. Box 808 Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. "private pay" parents, mean­ questions, deal with lost and tory as "The Word of God") West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 Box 808, West Jefferson, ing they do not receive "sub­ found, etc. A special thanks Why are we so much more NC 28694 or email to sidy," an average of more this year to all who helped inclined to believe in the jthompson@jeffersonpost. All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. than 75% of parents at the - Ruby Bartlett, Linda "integrity" of people in the com. and may not be reproduced without permission. other centers receive "subsi- Burchette, Barbara Carter, Bible? The only difference Letters to the Editor More on the Bible & belief Jefferson Express your views Thanks to CIJ volunteers �JEFFERSON POST * FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT The Foxx Report by Rep. Virginia Foxx Special to the Post During my first half year in Washington, we've accom­ plished a great deal. But we have also endured a few dis­ appointments. Among them are the partisan bickering, the vote to fund embryo destruc­ tion, the painstaking delibera­ tive nature of the U.S. Senate and the limited amount of time I have to help all of my constituents. However, one of the greatest and most severe of my frustra­ tions is the Supreme Court's ruling last week in the case of Kelo vs. City of New London, Connecticut. In a 5-4 decision, the high­ est court in the land ruled that cities could use eminent domain to claim private prop­ erty for commercial business development. The ramifica­ tions of this horrible, un-Constitutional court decision are dangerous beyond belief. The ruling contradicts the very ideals of liberty and property rights that have, for 229 years, defined the greatest govern­ ment on earth. This past weekend we cel­ ebrated America's indepen­ dence. Our forefathers put their lives on the line and took up arms to obtain the liberties and independence we now en­ joy. They left their wives and families to shed blood so that their children would not be subject to British taxation, in­ vasions of privacy and wrong­ ful seizures of property. They fought valiantly... and they won. After declaring and secur­ ing our independence, our forefathers crafted the great­ est form of government the world has ever known. They set up a system protecting the newly independent Americans from their own government, and saw to it that Americans would never be subject to the mistreatment the Colonists faced. The Framers clearly de­ fined the rights to speak freely, bear arms, and hold personal property. However, as a result of the atrocious decision made by the Supreme Court, those liberties are now in jeopardy. The Supreme Court claimed that the city of New London could use eminent domain to replace * a residential neigh­ borhood with a hotel, new residences and other business developments. The concept of eminent domain used to mean the government could purchase property necessary for high­ ways, military installations and other public utilities and infrastructure essential for the greater good. Now, the Supreme Court has ruled that eminent domain can be used to acquire private property for commercial development. The ramifications of that deci­ sion are truly horrifying. The Supreme Court seems to be claiming that the government can confiscate private property for non-governmental use, at will, under the veil of eminent domain for the economic inter­ ests of the community - or for any other reason they see fit. Property rights are a hall­ mark of what separates Amer­ ica from nations whose citizens live in fear of their own gov­ ernment. The opportunity for home ownership is a principal reason that citizens from oth­ er nations desperately want to come here. Home ownership is indeed the American dream. Home owners here own a slice of the greatest nation on earth. They are more likely to give back to their community and choose their elected officials responsibly since they hold a stake in the prosperity of their neighborhood and coun­ try. And after a decision like this, the importance of choos­ ing elected officials wisely has never been greater. The Supreme Court must be held in check. As the U.S. Senate refrains from voting on the qualified judges nominat­ ed to several Federal Courts, the U.S. House of Representa­ tives passed a Resolution ex­ pressing grave disapproval of the Kelo vs. City of New Lon­ don decision. I voted for that Resolution and am still work­ ing with my colleagues to see that even more is done to re­ verse or minimize the impact of this disastrous ruling. As Congress recesses for Independence Day, I pray that a workable solution will be reached as soon as possible and I will not give up until something serious is done. I pray that the liberty and in­ dependence our forefathers fought for will never be taken lightly. I pray that the soldiers, past and present, who fight for our freedom will always know the appreciation of a grateful nation. "The Family" is also a steel piece, approximately 9 feet tall, 9 feet wide, and 4 feet thick, painted in the pri­ mary colors of red, blue and yellow. Retailing at about $21,000, the sculpture was painted by the Ashe County High School body shop with the pad laid by the high school masonry department. The original design, said Morgan, was done for a children's hospital, but that deal didn't go through. He went ahead and made the piece, and after talking to Westwood Principal Keith McClure, decided to donate it to the school. It was in­ stalled in early June. "Keith got the high school involved, and the students did a great job," said Mor­ gan. "I've received a great public response about the piece, with people coming into the studio to compli- ment me about it. I was re­ ally happy to do it. It's the first piece of any size I've donated.^ Morgan and his wife Ca­ mille operate R.T. Morgan Gallery with Glass by Ca­ mille in downtown West Jefferson. He is known for his dramatic paintings and intriguing sculpture, and Camille for her beautiful and whimsical stained glass artwork. Editor's Note: Virginia Foxx is a United States Represen­ tative from North Carolina's Fifth Congressional District. You may contact her office toll free at 1-866-677-8968 or e-mail her from her website, www. foxx.house.gov. Sculptures — continued from front page said Lonon. Placement is ex­ pected this fall. A sign with the Civic Center's name will be placed at the roadway. The sculpture donated to Westwood Elementary School is called "The Fam­ ily," and is three figures in motion representing a man, woman and child. Morgan said this piece reflects his own family with himself, wife Camille, and son Hunt­ er. Asphalt Library displays On display at the Ashe County Public Library during the month of July are a quilt and a throw made by Mary Catherine Finch of Todd. Both have a patriotic theme, with lots of red, white, and blue in honor of our country's birthday. The quilt is enti­ tled "All American." It mea­ sures 64" x 72", and is made of 100% cotton with flannel backing. It was rotary cut, machine sewn, and profes­ sionally machine quilted. The pattern consists of Fussie cut Ohio Stars with simple Irish Chain connections. The throw is entitled "Simply Stripes." It measures 54" x 68". It, too, is made of 100% cotton with flannel backing. It was rotary cut, tea dyed, and machine sewn and quilted. The pat­ tern is from a 2001 edition of McCall's "Quick Quilting" magazine. Also on display are wood­ block prints by Lyn Soeder, with an accompanying ex­ hibit explaining the print- Jobs continued from front page and the access road to Ashe County High School. " A traffic light at the inter­ section of Robert G. Barr Ex­ pressway and Ashe County High School Road has been discussed, said McMillan, Sh. GMk continued from front page and federal permits for pro­ a fire hangs over the valley tecting air and water quality. that includes West Jefferson He told the commissioners he and Jefferson at the base of didn't know how long it would Mount Jefferson, and such take to get the state and fed­ an inversion at times would eral permits, but believed it also keep pollution as well as would take some time. smoke trapped at lower lev­ A representative of Adams els. Construction in Crumpler, Patsy Miller said she which took over the asphalt lives on Glen Bare Road and plant operations formerly doesn't want the plant in her owned by Vannoy Construc­ backyard. She said she talked tion Company, said as a rule to the Blackburns before this it takes about 60 days to re­ issue came up, and knows ceive state and federal air that if they get the permit and water quality permits. for a polluting industry they Tom Sproule was speak­ don't have to use it them­ ing during public comment at selves. "I believe they have the commissioners' meeting the property sold," she said, about the proposed plant in "and if they get the permit Jefferson. Adams Construc­ they will have money in their tion, he said, was approached pocket and we'll have an as­ by the Vannoys a couple phalt plant in our backyard." Miller said despite assur­ years ago about buying the plant. He came to evaluate ances from a member of the the plant, but also the people family that there is nothing because good people to oper­ to be upset about, she and ate an asphalt plant are hard her neighbors are upset, and to find, he said. He was happy have assembled a petition to be able to employ most of with over 200 names object­ the former Vannoy workers, ing to the proposed plant. about 65 currently. He is con­ "We're still going to fight it," cerned about the competition, she said. Thomas Pope said he suf­ he said, but his own plant is not at full production and if fers from a condition that another asphalt plant opens affects his breathing, and is concerned about a pollut­ there will be even less work. Other speakers during ing industry in the area. The public comment addressed the county needs industries and jobs, and asphalt plants to issue of the asphalt plant. Pat Considine showed maintain the roads, he said, pictures of how smoke from but there are health risks in- volved with such industries especially close to residential neighborhoods. He suggested the county think ahead and do more future planning than crisis planning, that such sit­ uations will increase as the county grows. Harry Steele suggested the county and town consider the noise ordinances, that trucks hauling asphalt make a lot of noise from daylight to dark, and the area in question is a peaceful neighborhood. Edwardson advised the commissioners on actions the Town of Jefferson is tak­ ing, including public hearings planned for Monday, July 11 to hear comments on seeking Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for the town that would encompass the Glen Bare Road property and comments on a Polluting Industries Or­ dinance for that ETJ. Should the town obtain the ETJ, said Edwardson, then zoning con­ trol of that area would fall under town jurisdiction rath­ er than county. Edwardson also reminded the commissioners that the county has an ordinance in place regarding polluting in­ dustries, and any action taken by the board to place a mora­ torium on someone seeking a lawful permit could result in a lawsuit against the county, a lawsuit the county would most likely lose. Commission­ er Chairman Larry Rhodes said the board does not in­ tend to get into a lawsuit the county could lose, and he ap­ preciates Edwardson making sure the county is following the law in this issue. ON YOUR SIDE We Cover the Front Door, Back Door and Everything in Between. T o f i n d out more about our homeowners insurance — Call me... Stop by... Log on - it's your choice! 425 East 2nd Avenue • West Jefferson, NC 846-4196 pattona 1 @ nationwide.com • Nationwide" Insurance & Financial Services G1G1G1G 51G1G1G GIF' Theatre One Fantastic 4 PG13 51GIF' War of the Worlds HELP FOR FAMILIES Friendship Baptist Church of Jefferson Now Offering a Support Class for Families Sunday Mornings 9:00AM For more information call 336-982-2080 (between the hors of 8AM to 12 noon, Monday-Friday) / SATURDAYS 8:00AM-N00N NEW EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM-7:30PM / FRIDAY K - • - - then it was discussed at the intersection of the Express­ way and Mount Jefferson Road below Blue Ridge Elec­ tric Membership Corpora­ tion, but the project appears to be stalled. Theatre Two Nufwnwfr (lOillw Wr' Nattonwid* Mutual InMimnr* Company and Affiliated Companwv Homa Offka: Coiumhut. OH 4171WHO A06 11/00 ^ making process. Lyn grew up near Hickory and moved to Ashe County 20 years ago. She has four children. During the school year, she teaches math at the Wilkes Commu­ nity College Ashe Center. She lives on a small farm in Todd, where she raises dairy goats, and organic vegetables and herbs for the Farmer's Mar­ ket. Inspiration for her paint­ ings and prints often comes from her animals and the plants and wildlife she sees. As an artist, she is mainly self-taught, though she has taken a number of classes and workshops in printing, drawing, and watercolor. Her woodblock printing grew from a love for woodcarving. Lyn says that "Printmaking is always exciting, from the idea right through to pulling the print from the block. The idea of rolling the ink, putting down the paper, and getting the exact opposite from what was carved is always amazing to me." — Yes, WeCan See You Today! Of Wilkesboro, NC Will Be Appearing North Beaver "Baptist Church 3759 Mwy- #' 63 July if'6:oo prn r HTja r Same-Day Appointments! ^ ashe V ITIUUIVnt. ClAA7V/VyM^l-VA7 CARINQ HANDS-CARING HEARTS Family Medicine » Urgent Care * Laser Skin Care * Sports Medicine 151 Medical Park Drive Jefferson, NC 336-246-7161 www.AsheMedical.com �PAGE6A FRIPAY/JULY 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST R ELIGION Day-by-day report on Billy Graham's final U.S. crusade By the end of his historic Great­ er New York Crusade, Billy Gra­ ham had preached to more than 242,000 people, and over 8,700 people of all ages and widely vary­ ing nationalities had committed their lives to Jesus Christ. Sunday, June 26 Sunday's meeting included music from longtime guests for crusades past as well as current chart-toppers. Ricky Skaggs, Mar­ cos Witt, The Gaither Vocal Band, MercyMe, and Michael W. Smith performed throughout the pro­ gram, as well as George Beverly Shea and the Brooklyn Thbernacle Choir. A special video was shown to recognize those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001, and New York Detective Milton Rosario of­ fered a prayer for the Crusade and all those affected by that horrific day. In the shadow of the Unisphere, a dramatic steel globe represent­ ing Queens' diversity (constructed for the 1964 Worlds Fair), Billy Graham preached on the great flood from the book of Genesis and related it to the future end of the world as we know it. "We are approaching a climac­ tic moment in history," said Mr. Graham. "There is going to come an end to the world's system in which we live." Mr. Graham spoke freely of his own mortality, even as his larger message concerned humanity's mortality and need for the saving power of the risen savior, Jesus Christ. Thanking longtime asso­ ciate, 96-year-old vocalist George Beverly Shea, and mentioning his own age of 86, he said, "I know it won't be long before both of us are going to be in heaven.... In Amos chapter four it says, 'Prepare to meet your God.' Are you pre­ pared?" More than 2,500 came forward at Mr. Graham's invitation to re­ ceive Christ. Jessica, a 16-year-old student who had come with her youth group from Tbxas to counsel at the Crusade, told of praying with 37-year-old Anna,a Russian immi­ grant, as the woman committed her life to Jesus for the first time. Earlier that afternoon, far from the main platform, Anna had sat down near Jessica and two of Jessica's friends from her youth group. The four chatted as they listened to the music, and Anna asked them ques­ tions about their faith and reasons for coming to the Crusade. When the time came for the girls to go to the counseling area,they said their goodbyes and made their long way to the front area. Jessica turned around to find Anna had followed them, excitedly asking to be led to Jesus Christ. After praying and going over the evangelistic materials BGEJA gives each respondent, Anna asked for prayer for her unsaved family, and Jessica encouraged her to take her newfound faith back into her com­ munity. Mr. Graham spoke of the deep, immediate need of mankind for forgiveness, and gave a clear expla­ nation of repentance and the new life it brings. The Bible says that today is the day of salvation," he said. This should not be the end of anything. This should be the begin­ ning of a new day with the Lord in New York." Fbr more than 8,700 people, the Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade was just that. Saturday, June 25 "God loves everyone here to­ night," said Billy Graham to a crowd of more than 80,000 Sat­ urday evening at Flushing Mead­ ows Corona Par k. The second day of meetings for the Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade saw more than 92,000 people in at­ tendance, including 12,000 at the morning's Kidz Gig. By the end of the evening, more than 4,100 had made decisions for Christ as Lord and Savior, with the majority being young people under the age of 25. Both events of the day were youth-focused, as games and a live-action drama featuring Bibleman took place at the morning meeting and the "Concert of Hope" including Christian artists Jars of Clay, Nicole C. Mullen, and Tree 63 occurred Saturday night. The week of the Crusade has seen much activity from Chris­ tian teens, as groups from around the country came to New York to participate in street ministry— sharing Christ with passersby, volunteering in soup kitchens and churches, and inviting people to the Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Pastor George Norris 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 246-2979 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC Corner of Faw-Ruland A McNeil Sis • Jefferson Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:45a.m. Morning Worship • 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. (RR West - h-ft on McNeil, One Block) "Jesus said it's possible to start life all over again," Billy Graham told the crowd of more than 60,000 gathered across 93 acres in Flush­ ing Meadows Corona Park for the first night of the Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade. That's why he said you must be born again." By the end of the evening, more than 2,100 people had come forward to make commitments to Christ as Lord and Savior. Preaching a sermon for the first time since last November's Crusade in Los Angeles, Mr. Gra­ ham brought the same powerful, straightforward message of God's love that he has delivered seven previous times in the New York City metro area, including his historic 16-week run at Madison Square Garden in 1957. Unprecedented media coverage has surrounded the Crusade, as national and international outlets have broadcast live from Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Report­ ers from around the globe have filled press rooms, and Billy and Franklin Graham have conducted interviews for mqjor networks and newspapers in recent weeks. Franklin Graham, President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic As­ sociation, introduced his father fol­ lowing worship times by Christian %ew*i Spencer Friend*, July 17 at 10:30 am at Landmark 'Rapttit Cfuircii Baldwin Community Church Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Old Hwy. 221 Near Coif Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 Soulh Sunday School 10:00 a m West Jefferson • .Since 1890 • 846-3795 Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 9:45a.m. Hwy. 194 South Todd Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 336-877-9075 Evening Service 6:30 p.m Tun Gaftttp, Minister 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service A 6:00pm Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00p.m. Wednesday nigtu - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries "Join us in worship to Christ" Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. •846-5615 Church Office or Everyone Welcome 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs 221 Burnett #77-5309 Locust Street, We st Jefferson, NC Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service -11:00am Sunday School - 10:00a.m. Healing Springs Baptist Church Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-1820 INI Friendship Baptist ChurchfcUcfltrson. \< Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sl. (Off Buck Mm. Road) to fellowship with us every Sunday I" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship' 11:00a.m. I" A 3"'Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m Smethport United Methodist Church Burnett St. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brig man 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Casual <£ Contemporary Saturday Night 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. 336-385-2074 Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Jefferson United Methodist Church Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main St.. Jefferson. NC 1957 US Hwy 22! N, Jefferson, NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. (336) 246-9512 (336) 246-4764 Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Services • 6:00 p m. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service Wednesday EveningService - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00PM We would love We invite you to join injur a God centered, Church:.982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 to have you come Januly worshipping experience. "loves you and wants you Cornerstone Fellowship Sunday School • ViOOa.m Wednesday Evening Service 7:00p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" North Be aver Baptist Come join u.t for a joyful worship experience. worship with us. Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church (Episcopalian) 201 Smith St. ijuil off East Main), Jrfferson. NC Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs 8:30 a.m. and 10:00a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Rhone - 982-3076 (336)246-9642 Rt\trend Jtff Yogler - Pastor Enmity Tune Frlhm^hlp - 9:30AM Sunday School • Suikla\ Morning Mint/up • I IMAM Sunday Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan y- 336-667-6092 6:30p.m Sunday • Sunday Nighl Service 6:00p.m Monday • T.E.A M 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Emmy Worship -'kOOPM Bible School - 10:00 AM WcJnrtday Bil>lrSniJ\ • 7 00PM Nursery prmiM/urall sendees Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise ECTOKY , of Worshi To list your church on the this page, call 336-846-7164 * Continental Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the'We Cart Program' uung Jefferson 246-6077 HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. 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Smethport Independant Baptist Church Sunday Nighl Services 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM 221 & Cherry St. 246-9378 7:00 p.m. <Spanish) Van Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sunday School Robert St. off Bare (Church) Sun Morning Mass • 9:00 a.m. Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM 9:00 AM - Worship Service Evening Worship 6:00p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 194 and 88 H'e.vr, Smethport, NC Sunday Evening* 12nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Sunday School9:45a.m. • Worship 11:00a.m. Sunday School • 10:00AM Smethport. NC 28694 Comea\ you ore. you * III br loved " Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) Welcome Home Baptist Church 200 Claybank Road • I Hwy I94A 88 West) Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Saturday Senices: Office PhoHt: 336-9S2-94I0• Ret burnt Joan • Pastor Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office -Hut and He blessed them " U»ke24:50 Sunday Wurthtp Sen ices- 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9(78 Old Hwvl 16 • Cmmplrr, NC 336-877-2801 Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • Preacher Charlie McCoy and the congregation invites everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek Community. A covered dish dinner will follow in the church Fellowship Hall. S3 Kevin Spencer & Friends Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman I46U Bold Mm. Rd„ Wcjf Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service - I l :OOam Church of Christ at West Jefferson Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson day before. In need of a Spanishspeaking counselor, she wandered through the large crowd gathered before the platform, unaware of the specially designated area for people who did not speak English. Myrna, a counselor who was able to help people in both Spanish and English, felt moved to leave her designated area and search the main crowd for any in need of her abilities. In the midst of thousands of counselors and respondents, Myrna met Juanita and prayed with her as she rededicated her life to Jesus. Seven-year-old Su-Yeon came forward at Billy Grahams invita­ tion, accompanied by her mother. She spoke to her counselor of missing her father in Korea before quietly praying to receive Jesus Christ as her savior. Fbr her, and thousands like her, that time in the dusk descending on New York City was a turning point to be remem­ bered for eternity. "You may never have another moment like this in your whole life," Graham told the crowd. There may never be a thing like this in New York again." Fbr two more days, the people in the Great­ er New York region will have that opportunity to meet Jesus Christ on the grass of Flushing Meadows. Special Siinjinij by "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 music artists Salvador and Steven Curtis Chapman, and a testimony from Mel Graham. Longtime as­ sociates Cliff Barrows and George Beverly Shea, who have each been at nearly every one of Mr. Gra­ ham's 417 crusades dating back to 1947, shared time on the platform as well. Mr. Barrows hosted the evening and Mr. Shea sang the hymn, "O Love of God." More than 1,300 churches from more than 80 denominations have come together to support the Crusade, providing hundreds of counselors who went through the BGEAs Christian Life and Witness training course in preparation for this weekend's meetings. Among the counselors are representatives of more than 20 language groups prominent in New York, including Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi, Manda­ rin Chinese, and Russian, marking this Crusade as one of the most internationally focused in BGEA history. Juanita—bedridden for most of the last several months—had been listening to Crusade announce­ ments on Spanish Christian ra­ dio from her home in Queens for weeks and had been hoping to at­ tend. She came to the Crusade Fri­ day night, having just regained the strength to walk on her own the Kevin Spencer & Friends are all born-again Christians and believe in living what they sing. Sunday Everting Worship - 7:U0pm Wednesday Evening • 7:00pm Saturday Prayer Service - 9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev. Man Ambrose Church H77-I5SII Parsonage 877-2042 Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Crusade. More than 2,000 teens covered the city, visiting nearly ev­ ery corner from Harlem to Times Square. Thousands of spiritual conversations took place as these bold young people took the Gospel throughout the city, and hundreds of thousands of invitations were passed out on the streets. Platform guests at the evening meeting included New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former President Bill Clinton, who each shared brief remarks, and New York senators Hilary Clinton and Chuck Schumer. Mr. Graham spoke of the Rich Young Man from Mark 10:17-27, who came to Jesus with a troubled heart and spiritual questions. "He did a lot of things right," said Mr. Graham."He asked the right ques­ tions, he came at the right time." But when Jesus challenged him to change the way he was living, he "did the wrong thing." Mr. Graham issued a similar challenge to the young crowd Sat­ urday night, telling them that, if they didn't know Christ, they "haven't found purpose,you haven't found meaning." In the midst of that challenge, he shared his un­ derstanding of young people and their need of love and acceptance. Sharing examples from popular music and current commentar­ ies on the state of this generation, Mr. Graham reached out to those he called "uniquely fractured" and "hurting." At Billy Graham's invitation, a 12-year-old boy named Matt came forward and committed his life to Jesus Christ for the first time. He was accompanied by his parents, Wilfred and Susan, his younger sisters, Nicole and Kristin, and his younger brother, Michael. By the end of the evening, Matt's fhther and three siblings had all made first-time commitments to Christ, and his mother had prayed to re­ new her relationship with God. "I want you to know that your Heavenly Father has never aban­ doned you, and He never will,"said Mr. Graham. 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A4yilkesbom»Nfr 336-667-9261 Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7A FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 ENTERTAINMENT Gallery Crawl tonight Rock Bottom to play Civic Center The Blue Ridge Concert Series will be presented on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. on the stage of the Ashe Civic Center. Host band Alternate Roots will be welcoming back by popular demand Ashe County's own Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band. Admission for the show is $8 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Concessions are available by "We Care." Tickets may be Post file photo Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band purchased at the door or in advance by calling the Ashe County Arts Center at (336) 846-ARTS or Blue Moon Gui­ tars at 336-246-3275. The Blue Ridge Concert Series is sponsored by Mount Jefferson Mortgage Com­ pany, Parker Tie Company, Inc., Roten Insurance Agency, Magic Video Music & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse and Lonesome Pine @ 1-800-BLUEGRASS. N.C. Symphony to play Sparta The North Carolina Sym­ phony will be in concert in Sparta, North Carolina, on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 pm in the Sparta School Audito­ rium, 450 North Main Street, Sparta. Tickets are available at the Alleghany County Li­ brary or the County Schools' Central Office. This year, the Symphony's concert will consist bf pieces by Jaime Texidor, Antonin Dvor­ ak, Piotr Ilyick Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein, arranger Cakvub Cyster's Star Trek Through the Years and selec­ tions from Andrew Lloyd Web­ ber's Phantom of the Opera. Conducting the orchestra will be William Henry Curry who is now the Symphony's Resi­ dent Conductor. Tickets are also available by sending a tax-deductible donation to the Alleghany Educational Foundation, 85 Peachtree Street, Sparta, NC 28675. Make checks payable to AEF/NC Symphony. If the donation is received before July 13, tickets will be mailed to the donor. If a donation is On July 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. will be the second annual 1904 Courthouse Celebration. The event will feature music and entertainment throughout day, arts and crafts vendors, and food from local restaurants in the "Taste of Ashe." Special events include the open- THE OBSERVATION DECK Post file photo Maestro William Henry Curry received after July 13, tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call 336372-4345. The Symphony performs in the fall for over 900 students in grades 2 through 8 in the Al­ leghany County Schools. This may be the only exposure many of these children will have to orchestra music and to the in­ troduction of the instruments being played. July brings the "Summer Pops" concert for the entire community. Donations are the primary way of paying the cost of bringing the Sym­ phony to Alleghany County. try Showdown scheduled for Saturday, September 24 in Williamston, NC at the Carolina Country Stampede to vie for $1,000 and the op­ portunity to perform at one of five regional competitions in the fall. Regional winners' will be flown expense-paid to the televised National Fi­ nal (TBD) to compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the National Title. Kevin sang & played his acoustic guitar to two original songs: "A Man" and "Thank You". Kevin told WSKS that he put his audition together at the last minute, and was absolutely thrilled to win. Kevin's wife and friends were on hand for support and couldn't have been happier. Also competing in the Colgate Country Showdown were...(locally) Sierra Wil­ son from Fleetwood; Cindy Roberts from Acworth, Geor­ gia; Amanda Daugherty from Garner, NC; Robert Trembley from Hillsborough, NC; and Amy Fortune from Newland, NC. Now in its 24th year, the "Colgate Country Show­ down" is designed to find the most promising country mu­ sic talent in America, giving these performers a chance to launch their professional ca­ reers. Thousands of aspiring artists compete for cash and prizes totaling $200,000 each year. Nationwide, two million fans will experience the Col­ gate Country Showdown's, via hundreds of live shows and through nationally syn­ dicated television and radio broadcasts. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! PREMIUM VINYL' SIDIN $189 INSTALLED ASHE COUNTY a* hand-crafted items. Various artists will be on hand to share their latest cre­ ations. West Jefferson has an eclectic group of art-related shops, galleries and studios including the following par­ ticipating in Gallery Crawl: Acorn Gallery, Ashe Arts Center, Bohemia, Hampton Gallery, Originals Only, River Rock Gallery, RT Morgan Art Gallery, Sally Mae's Empo­ rium, Smart Gallery, Stephen Shoemaker Studio, and Tin Roof Gallery. Gallery Crawl is a great time for residents and vistors to see the art panels inside Jefferson Station. "Crawlers" might enjoy a stroll along the streets to view the downtown murals or a nice dinner at one of the downtown eateries Visitors and residents are invited to come, stroll the streets and experience the arts in West Jefferson. Ad­ mission to Gallery Crawl is free. Maps will be available at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson and at other participating galleries and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www. ashecountyarts.org. The books one reads in childhood, and perhaps most of all ihe bad and good bad books, create in one's mind a sort of false map of the world, a series of fabulous countries into which one can retreat at odd moments throughout the rest of life.. ing ceremonies at noon, the second annual tricycle race at 5 p.m. (open to all tots no registration nec­ essary), and tours of the newly opened museum and the courthouse under reno­ vation. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the grounds of the 1904 Courthouse and enjoy the festival. The event is being co-sponsored by the Ashe Courthouse Preserva­ tion Organization and the Jefferson Olde Town Busi­ ness Association. Proceeds from the event will benefit the courthouse restoration project already underway. www.jeffersonpost.com Eleventh Annuel FRIDAY x\\any C, JULY 15TH & SATURDAY Fiddler's Convention JULY 16TH 2005 Sparta/ MC © 2005 by King Features Syndicate. 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A winning combination of musical talent, stage pres­ ence, charisma, originality, and musicianship caught the attention of a panel of judges including Jeff Brown (JB), Tony Shelton and Lenny Sheets. Kevin will now advance to the state Colgate Coun­ The Ashe County Arts Council will again be spon­ soring the Gallery Crawl on Friday evening July 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown West Jeffesron. The Arts Council will be sponsoring the "Crawl" every second Friday night of the month through October. The purpose of the monthly Gallery Crawl is to spotlight and promote the varied artis­ tic talents in West Jefferson on a continuing basis. 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Mediacom a a registered trademark of Mediacom Communication Corporation �PAGI 8A FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 JEJUKSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Events around our coun Female Australian Shepherd I tear old Male Australian ( aille !*»*.• 2 years old Photos by Jm Thompson (above ) and Shana Hoptone Nostagiia- and horsepower—were in the air June 30 u Butch Hirst organized another hot rod cruising at Smoky Mountain Barbecue And (below) we )uet coukln t resist one more shot of the county's spectacular fireworks display Phoao by Jm Thompson Mountainscapes, a vacation rental company hro s grand nnan'*- tilt i. aa , , opening ta at tew* in rreii jenerwri> £ rwrn ien tntmotr rrutn i^ft Phamf^t President Cabot Mammon, Charlotte Parker. Chamber direc­ tor Jane Lonon. Owner Carol Dodson. 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ALL Applications Ac c e p t e d Slow Credit • Bad Credit Repossessions B flnhrmmivif Applications Accepted Online asheford@>sky best .com �ACHS Sports Camps July 11-13 Husky Volleyball Camp Directed by: John Roberts Grades 3-5 from 9:00 - 12:00 Grades 6-8 from 1:00 - 4:00 July 11-14 High Country Soccer C&mp Directed by: Richard Gill Rising 4th graders thru rising 9th graders $45 pre-registration ACMS Sports Camp July 11th—July 15 Rising Stars Wrestling Camp 9:00am—12:00pm @ ACMS $60.00 Registration will be held the first day of camp in the lobby of Ashe County Middle School. Wrestling campers will be provided an opportunity to go swimming. There will be certified lifeguards on duty. Hiis is a great opportunity to meet your middle school friends and teammates. For more information contact Lew Mullinax (877-9290) This week in local sports Jeremy Elliott tourney raises $56,000 Photo by Shane Hopkins This team, with members (left-right) Eric Dowell, Brandon Vannoy, Chris Jones, Eddie Hoffman and Eddie Vannoy, captured second place in the PM round of the Jeremy Elliott Memorial Tournament. The 10th annual Jer­ emy Elliott Golf Tour­ nament was a success, raising over $56,000 for scholarships. Held at Jefferson Land­ ing, the tourney hon­ ors the memory of Jer­ emy Elliott, a young Ashe County man who bravely battled leukemia for sev­ eral years before passing away at age 20. The tournament helps fund scholarships which allow other Ashe teenag­ ers to continue their ed­ ucation and fulfill their dreams. A total of 23 scholar­ ships were awarded this year, and a total of over 100 have been presented as a result of this series of tournaments. James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction ar­ ranged for the tourna­ ment and provided the gifts, the prize money, door prizes and fed the competitors. CLOSEST TO THE PIN AM ROUND Hole #5 Hole #8 Hole #11 Hole #15 PM ROUND Brad Bedsaul Steve Jones Dennis Stansberry Ted Greene Joe Greene Sam Rhodes Randy Baker Craig Myers Keith Wood Scott Richardson Dean Hatley 2nd Place Eddie Vannoy Eddie Hoffman Brandon Vannoy Eric Dowell Chris Jones AM ROUND WINNERS l"1 Place CM Boggs Dave Cassell Denny Maxwell Steve Morton 3rd Place Joe Greene Drew Derrick Charles Norris Donald Lee 2nd Place Rob Johnson Ted Greene Bob Chandler Steve Jones 4th Place Bob Kletche Chuck Kletche Scotty Nichols Marty Nichols 3rd Place Brad Bedsaul Clint Bedsaul Ricky Bedsaul Mack Osborne Last Place Teny Carroll Brian Massengill Derek Kilby David McGlamery Steuart Wright 4lh Place Dennis Stansberry Sam Erby Gary Wright Tom Sproule David Bowers Last Place Jason James Reggie Walker Deborah Bauer Mike Vukovic PM ROUND WINNERS 1st Place Many door prizes were given away including dinner for two at Jefferson Landing and Jefferson Landing Golf Shirts and golf balls. All participants were given goody bags filled with a golf vest and hat. Over $56,000 was raised for the scholarship fund and over $1,900 was raised for the American Red Cross Bone Marrow Transplant Fund. Scholarship Recipients: Ashley Barnes, Jessica Bare, Wesley Barker, Mandy Eller, Casey Ellis, Cody Garn, Katie Goodman, Katlyn Howell, Tomi McClure, Ian Murray, Lora Osborne, Lauren Roland, Autumn Roten, Emma Savely, Heather Severt, Kendra Tedder, Tonya Wilcox, Joseph Scott, Timothy Smith, Dusten Testerman, Matthew Grogan, Amanda Jordan, and Sheena Little. Jeff Walker On the attack at the Summer Hoops Classic Photo by Shane Hopkins Tatum Lemly was playing hard, as he appeared on the freshman/JV team in the Husky Summer Hoops Clas­ sic. Who is this well-known local sports figure? o �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SP O R T S Bowling results Play Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS SPECIAL CBPE THOSE CLUeaS ONCE YOU'VE POUND THE. ONES THAT WORK toEST FOR YOU. 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CRYSTAL RIDGE - This beautiful home boasts 3BR/2BA, HW floors, open floor plan, stone fireplace, exquisite master bath w/jacuzzi and breathtaking views. Pack your bags and move right in! $279,000. 132246. NEXT TO MT. AIRE GOLF COURSE - Beautiful views from this 3BR/2BA home offering full bsmt. wood FP. vaulted ceiling, 2 car storage/workshop, paved drive and ready to move into! $215,000. ' n ,17? 132238. NEW LOG HOME - over­ looking fabulous spring fed trout stocked pond. Quality craftsmanship in this 2BR/2BA almost finished home Easy flowing floor plan, many up­ grades. spectacular location & amenities. $499,769 132277. MINI-FARM - This historic estate boasts almost 900 ft. of river frontage, impeccably maintained pas­ tures (8.17 acres) beautifully renovated 3BR/2BA farmhouse, lavish gardens, huge bam & oversized garage with heated office. Call for amenity list. $889,900. 132267. BRAND NEW - ready to finish to new owner's taste! Home has been dried in & offers 3BR/2BA. full bsmt. large 2-car alt. garage, nice views, convenient location & situated on 6.997 acres. Call for complete information. $299,900. of Jefferson and West Jefferson. OUR NEW MODEL, THE JEFFERSON, WILL BE OPEN FOR YOU TO VISIT ON JULY 5TH, 2005 WE WILL HAVE OUR OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 16, 2005 FROM 10:00 AM TIL 4:00 PM. Af 132204. ON THE SOUTH FORK OF NEW RIVER- Spectacular home w/open floor plan & tons of living space with 4BR/4BA. Basement is full separate living space w/full kitchen. 2 FP. alarm system. HW floors, exception­ al view, granite counter tops & so much more! Located on 7.0 acres w/apx. 500 ft. river frontage!!! $849,500. Land Listings: 132207. CRYSTAL RIDGE - 14 lots available ranging in size from 1.0 to 3.9 acres. Some lots arc cleared, nice views-long range & river, roughed in driveways on some, river frontage on others. Something for everyone! Prices begin at $49,900. 132226. LOT #4 IN DEEP GAP ESTATES - Beautiful wooded 1.199 acre lot would be excellent for building your dream home. Lot features a stream. 252 ft. of A Representative front AF Bank will be on hand during the Open House to provide financing for your Dream Home! We will also have other homes available for you to tour as well. These Homes are on the market for sale, brochures available. You are cordially invited to join our festivities as we celebrate our new home with an old fashioned cookout. While you're here, register to win a great door prize! road frontage and conveniently located to the Jcffcrsons and Boone. $16,200. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE USTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. 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PARKWAY PROPERTIES 13290 Hwy 221 South • Fleetwood, NC Phone: 336-877-9696 • Cell: 336-977-0467 buyersagent @ skybest.com �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, JUI,Y 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classifled Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first in­ correct run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incor­ rect copy submitted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified @ jeffersonpost.c om Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Pair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ot 16 living with parents or tegal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Male Beagle Lost Near Low Gap Road. Missing for 2 weeks. Call 982-6974 Lost Sheltle Answers to the name Jake. Last seen July 1st on HWY 16 in Mouth of Wilson area on Holly Bridge Rd. 276-579-4581 or 276-768-7902 Lost Small Black Fiest Mix, Lost on Mt. Jefferson Rd, On Sexton Rd. Call 246-7516 or 977-0067 Lost Small Black/White w/ Little Bit of Brown Female Dog found on Buffalo Rd near Wilford's Garage. Call 877-2990 100-General Services STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thurston Street .Winston Salem, Phone 768-1177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted Need a new job? 140-Help Wanted A non-proft mental health organization is accepting resumes for the following position: a FT Technical Level Staff Member and a PT Relief Technical Level Staff Member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Experience working with SPMI Adults Preferred. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC, Att: Sue, PO Box 667, West Jefferson, NC 28694 CNA I or II to provide one on pne care to clients with disabilities. Requires high school diploma/GED and North Carolina CNA certification. Please call HomeCare Manage­ ment Corporation toll free 888-878-5199 or 828-264-1021 to request an application, or fax resume to 828-264-0755 Director/Coordinator, 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization Will provide overall leadership in accord­ ance with the direction, policies, and objectives of the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Board of Directors. Will report to the president and executive committee of the Board. Will provide leadership for fund raising and public relations program. Works with the Fund raising Committee to establish fund raising strategy and assists with implementation. Will represent the 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organization to inter­ ested communities, churches, foundations, civic leaders, agencies, etc.; and provide visibil­ ity of the 1904 Court­ house Preservation Organization in the surrounding area. Will coordinate these activities with board members. Will report regularly to the board staying fully informed of the activities of the board and it's committees. Will serve as communication link between various committees and to the local media. Will coordinate duties of volunteers and any other temporary employees, as needed. Will assist president in preparation of agenda for board meetings. Must have a solid background in fund raising and grant writing and a familiarity with private and non-profit entities. Must have verifiable work experience in these areas. Education: Associate degree minimum, 4 year degree preferred. Will accept similar work experience as a substitute for education. This is a • part time position, requiring 20 hours of work weekly. Pay rate to be negotiated, length of employment depends on negotiated contract. Pay includes travel expenses as necessary. Other qualifications: Should have experience in non-profit administration, Should have ability to speak publicly, Should have excellent skills in relating to people in business, religion, political and tourism opportunities. Ability to write clearly Familiarity with Ashe County and the 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organiza­ tion. Must be available evenings and week­ ends and for the meetings and events. Includes these duties and other duties as assigned, may work in office/temporary museum if needed. Submit Resumes to: ESC at Family Central in Person Only. Apply By 7-8-05 Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply In person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Look in Carpenter. Drivers The Jefferson Post License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-812? Classifieds! J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Hab Tech Needed 25-30 hours per week $9 -$11 per hour depending on experience. Please contact Mark or Patrick at (336)372-5313 or (336)657-2060 140-Help Wanted Healing Waters Cosmetologist, Estithicans, & Nail Tech. We Offer Booth Rental & Commission. Apply Within or Call 846-1351 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 RN/ADON Position Available Nursing Administrative Experience Preferred Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk. Interviews by Appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 260-Garage/Yard Sales 1ST ANNUAL LIBERTY LANDING MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE! JULY 9TH 8-12 LOCATION 1/2 mile past Cline Church Nursery on 221 towards Boone, turn right on Liberty Grove Church Rd, 1 1/2 miles to development. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE FRI. JULY 8 & SAT. JULY 9 7AM-UNTIL RAIN OR SHINE Children's Clothing (03 months to 8 boys and girls), Baby Items, Toys, Clothing (men's and women's), Hand­ bags, Small Furniture Items, Movies and More. LOCATION From W.J. take Hwy 88W to Warrensville. Turn right on Hwy 194 toward Lansing. Cross river bridge and take 1st road on right. Sale will be at the 2nd house on right. 132 River Drive. Signs will be posted. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 9 7-UNTIL Letting it Go! Don't miss this one. Dishes, Dec. Items, stereo cabinet, Wt.bench, tools, mower, books, watches, dolls, toys, bikes, jewelry, antiques, clothes, glassware, coffee makers, electronics, some perennials, linens, much more. LOCATION Former General Assy. Bldg.West End, beside Antiques on Main. 3-FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 9TH 8-2 RAIN DATEJULY 16TH Toys galore & some ride on, golf bag, name brand clothing & boys 6mo. to 2T, jewelry & household items. To much to mention. Come & check this one out. LOCATION Buck Mtn Rd to Beaver Drive-turn right go to MonticelloWay. House #116follow signs. BIG 2 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 9th Starting at 8 AM LOCATION Mt. View Elementary School BIG YARD SALE SATURDAY, JULY 9th 8AM-? No early birds, please. A variety of many gooa items. LOCATION On 163 First brick house on right past Frank Dillard Rd. HUGE MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE SATURDAY, JULY 9 7:00AM-? Hunting and fishing items, knives. Toddler boy and girl items and toys. Items left from a store closing sale. Men's and women's clothes and shoes and also plus-size women's clothes. Lots of ball cards, lots of cheap items. ETC, ETC... LOCATION 324 Lyalls Acres off of Deep Ford Road In Lansing Call Jefferson Post Today 336-846-7164 260-Garage/Yard Sales MOVING SALE FRI & SAT JULY8&9 8AM Many household items, 4 Hitchcock Dining Room chairs, Lazy Boy Sofa & Love Seat, Tools,Antiques, Much Misc. Items. LOCATION 1054 Nikanor Rd. 1 Mile off 163, Watch For Signs. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE JULYS 8AM-5PM JULY 9 8AM-12 NOON RAIN OR SHINE Misc. Household Items, To Many to List. Children's clothes & Toys, Silk Flower Arrangements. LOCATION 191 Rainbow Rd. buck Mtn. Circle, West Jefferson. YARD SALE FRI & SAT. July 8 &9 Household itemsluggage, stereo, home accessories, and other items. LOCATION Beaver Creek School Rd. Half Mile from Ingles, on Right. YARD SALE FRI. JULY 8 SAT. JULY 9 7AM-UNTIL Stereo, Radio, Microwave, Bicycle, Scooter, Books, Clothes, Lots of Misc. Items. Lots of Good Bargains! LOCATION 221 Intersection above McDonaldstake 221 South to first side Road on Left, 4th house on left. 311 Nettle Knob Rd. YARD SALE FRI.& SAT. JULY 8TH & 9TH 8:00-? Brand-name clothing(sizes vary) from young children/teenage, both boys & girls, larger women's clothing, glasswre, furniture, TOO much to mention 877-1722 LOCATION 3235 Watertank Rd YARD SALE SAT, JULY 9 8AM Men's, women's, and children's clothing, books, and household items for sale. LOCATION 144 Maplewood Dr, off Oakwood Rd near Boone Family. Maureen Blackburn YARD SALE SAT. JULY 9 @ 8AM Childrens toys, clothes, antique dresser, household items & much more. LOCATION Lincare 203 N. Main St. Jefferson YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding, 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 300Miscellaneous Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs; Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable. Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Basebali, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical u DJM.1[ik-a ri: We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information LET CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU CALL SANDRA 846-7164 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap m For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 WANT TO BUY SAWED LOCUST POSTS. 385-9031 Easy access/commute to Boone, Wilkes, Ashe, Parkway. Nice neighborhood, two story home, kitchen, dining area, open spacious living room, three bedrooms (one used previously as an office), full bath, master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath on main floor, master suite on top floor with full bath/whirlpool tub, his & her sinks, walk-in closets, storage nook, house also has decks with awesome views, walk-out basement, plenty of storage space, large yard, pets negotiable $1450 per month. First month, security deposit and references required 336-384-1237 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota. 4x4, extra cab. V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. All Wheel Drive. 158,000 Miles. Good Condition $3250.00 385-1340 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers MOTORCYCLES/ ATVs/SCOOTERS Cash Paid for Used On and Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs Call Boone Action Cycles 828-297-7400 For Rent Free to a Great Home a Black Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix Young Girl Dog. She loves children!!! She is very sweet and smart. She would make a wonderful addition to your family. Please call 336-385-5050 Anytime. J Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb-day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses AT • 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 FOR SALE GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 2 Bedroom trailer and For Rent-Local 2 BR/1 BA Apartment, Garage-Large Patio 2BR/2BA Apartment, 2 Car Carport Call 828-430-0322 Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 Apartment for rent. e r s o n P o s t. c o 111 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs4:30 -6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1 LEFT-4 BR 3 BATH, WITH DEN & PARENTS RETREAT 2,000 Plus Sq. Ft, 2x6's, Stainless Steel Kitchen Pkg. Setup and Delivered. Only $59,699.00 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 1st TIME HOME BUYERS, LAND/HOME PACKAGES No Broker Fee's, No Orgination Fee's, No P.M.I.FEE'S, Free Construction Loans Why Pay More??? Save Thousands $$$ Only at Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 460-MobiIe Homes for Rent ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 BEST BARGAINMUST SELL New 2 BR SW Home Setup and Delivered Will Finance. Low Down Payment. Only $19,999.00 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-667-9364 Mobile home in East Jefferson. 2 BR, 2 BA, no pets. $400.00 month plus sec. dep. 846-3781 Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on RENTERS WANTED!! 336-838-5311 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale For Sale By Owner: In Jefferson City Limits. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Full daylight basement with one car garage. Outside storage building. Wonderful neighborhood. For more information or to see, call 846-3158. Motivated To Sell. $179,000 Small 2-Room House On Approximately 2 3/4 Acres On West JEfferson Mountain Off of Luther Lane $60,000 Call 704.574.6652 or 704.721.0690 Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Shprt Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection.'' Located on 421 bypass in Mountain CityTN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. FHA LOANS: No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!;Limited Cred­ it!! Credit Repair Have A Program For Every­ one To Help Get You Started. Come and See Us or Give Us A Call: Horton Homes of Wil­ kesboro 336-973-7488 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ -AUCTION- West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 SAT. JULY 9, 9:00 A.M. 8am - 4pm DIRECTIONS: From JEFFERSON. N.C. (ASHE CO.) Take Hwy. 16 N (toward MOUTH OF WILSON. VA) For 1 3/10 Mi. & Turn Right On Hwy 221 (Toward SPARTA) Go 4 3/10 Mi & Turn Right On HOKE WAGONER RD. & Go To 1st House on Right. #270. Signs Posted. Wilkes Community College Lead Instructor, Auto Body Repair For more info contact (336) 838-642 I or 838-61 72 SALE HELD RAIN or SHINE For HOKE A.WAGONER. JR. Owner Moving and Must Down Size Note: Sec Last Fridays Paper For Listing. Antiques, Household, Farrn •Tractor - COME SPEND THE DAY ON THE FARM COL. ELBERT GRAYBEAL 401 E. Buck Mountain St. • West Jefferson, NC 28694 N.C.A.L. #1358 • Residence Phone (336) 846-7209 • Cell Phone 977-0266 e f f 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 330-Pets w w w 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment PRN REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS AVAILALE Inpatient Department Emergency Department Alleghany Memorial Hospital Complitive Pay Rates Employee Friendly Environment Call 336-372-3226 www.amhsparta.ory Equal Opportunity Employer ESTATE AUCTION! Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, Household Items & Personal Property hriffinring to the r<iml;il»U- late Frank and Lillian James of 5305 Urn. 16 ,\. (ruinpLr. Y( . Will Be Sold To The Highest Bidder on At/the Sat. July 16th 10am Residence: 5805 Hwy. 10 N. Crumpler, N.C. Auctioneer Comments: "The personal property from this home is ready lor any home or shop! These items arc some of the best I've ever seen!" Previewing starts at 8:30 am Partial Listing: large decorative oak hall tree w/ seal 10 pc. Mahogany dining room suit, oak grandfather clock, two mahogany bedroom suits, mahogany drop-front secretary, burl walnut chest, oak wall phone, crank record player, oak dresser, several chest-of drawers, mahogany drum tables, large selection of nice small tables, brass bed. 'large office desk, several like-new couches, chairs, recllners and rockers, nice curio cabinet, mahogany drop leaf tables, farm table, several bookcases, rocking chairs. J veiy nice sets of Iron patio furniture, several pes of signed potteiy & crocks, several floor lamps & oil lamps, several nice table lamps. 4 chest freezers, several colored TV's, ladder-back chairs, bar slools, bulter molds, rolling pins, large selection of small kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils, cookwarc, dlnnerware & glassware, collectible dishes, aggel & granite ware, bath linens, towels, quilts, bed linens. & sheets, large variety of picture & frames, mantel clocks, Victorian-style phones, old dolls, hundreds of books, early school desks, trunks, glass top kitchen table w/4 chairs, variety of what-nots & nick-nacks, utility cabinets, storage containers, lawn chairs, suitcases, veiy large selection of canning jars & canning supplies. Christinas decorations, woven baskets, cast iron cookwarc. shot glass collection from several countries, like new Model 41 monitor heater, fireplace acces­ sories. filing cabinets, tread mill, several small farm & hand tools. Cadet 320 snow blower. Wheel Horse lawn mower, push mower, weed eaters, and much much morel We're still unpacking boxes and searching In buildings! BRING A LAWN CHAIR & SPEND THE DAY! Concessions will be provided by Sutherland Methodist Church For more info. Please contact: Col. Bill Roark DBA: Roan Valley Auction Co. 5235 Hwy. 421 S. Mtn. City, Tn. 37683 (423)727-5036 or 5574 Directions: From Boone. NC Take Hwy. 421 S to 221 N. through West Jefferson (past Walmart). Pick up 16 N., go approx. 6 miles. Located 1 mile K. of Shalley Springs Restaurant on 16N. Watch for signs! From Mtn City. TN.-Go to West Jefferson. Get on 221 N.-same directions. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed and stated material. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 PAC;E 5B Classifieds 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Fleetwood Homes of Wilkesboro Thank You For Tony Jordan. He Has Helped our Family and From What We Hear Is A Whole Lot of Other Families Get Land/Home Packages With Low Monthly Payments. Thanks Tony, From All Your Customers. You Did A Great Job! Land For Double Wides and Modular For Sale: Millers Creek! Rock Creek! Wilkesboro! Boomer! North Wilkes! Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 MILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION All 2005 Lot Models Must Go !! In Stock the New 2006 Models Are Arriving in July!! No Reasonable Offer Refused...Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Modular Display: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Upl! Come and Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Single Wide Special: 14x72 Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof. 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INS »<#* www.AmericansForTheArts.org Brenda Testerman Administratrix for the Estate of Florence Taylor * iW IvMPORIUTVI For more information about the importance of arts education. ple&9e contact Let us know you want afterschool programs in your area. Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Edmond N. Bumgarner, de­ $33.67 ceased, late of Ashe County, North Caroli­ 535-Commercial na, this is to notify all Property persons having against the Commercial space(s) claims said estate to present in West Jefferson, such claims to the large area (-1200 sq. undersigned at 4073 ft.) with roll up door. Knob Road, Smaller area (-600 sq. Nettle West Jefferson, NC ft.) with toilet. Suitable 28694 on or before for office, light manu­ the 19th day of Sep­ facturing, or storage, tember, 2005 of this will lease together notice will be pleaded This the 17th day of ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). in bar of their recov­ June, 2005. ery. All persons in­ Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. debted to the said es­ Carmen B. McNeill tate will please make Administratrix tor the 336-846-6500 or ot Edward immediate payment Estate 384-1336, Roscoe Blevins to the undersigned. • Leave message. Creek with great views. <T%AKS Helping kids find the hero within. Having Ancillary Administratrix of the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevins, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2695 Frank Dillard Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 26th day of September. 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make Immediate payment to the undersigned. NOTICE weeks 530-Lots~& Acreage J Afterschool programs This the 14th day of June, 2005. 20 words - 4 LAND OWNER S SPECIAL-0 DOWN Free Construction Loans Payments as Low as $175.00 a month We Loan the Money!!! 336-667-9364 Clayton Homes of Wilkesboro C &<yciHtnty Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 F O R MORE. Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Florence Taylor, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 4939 Americana Drive, Apt. T7, AnnaDale, VA 22003 on or before the 19th day of Sep­ tember, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the under­ signed. NORTH CAROLINA WILKES COUNTY Jefferson 505-Modular Homes for Sale A S K NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1115Professionals Mountain property For Sale 11.7 acres in Warrensville NC area Staggs Creek Rd Meadow - timber stream - spring Call 330-494-0672 or 330-309-5185 email A R T . of E. James Moore Attorney at Law Forester Building 207 10th Street P.O.Box 1086 North Wilkesboro. NC 28659 336-667-1129 Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes. Too. Lot in desired location/Noah's Knoll, great views, peaceful nice neighborhood, easy access/commute to Boone, Wilkes, Ashe, Parkway, al­ ready propped (or three bedroom, two bath home $42,500 Brokers home Phone 336-384-1237 Ask for Maureen day Amelia Bumgarner Fan Executrix of the Estate of Edmond N. 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THE SUN. MOON OR ANY OTHER CELESTIAL BOPY IN SPACE.' THE SPHERE IS INTENPEP TO HELP COMMUNICATE NOAA SCIENCE TO THE PVTLIC AND IS INTENPEP FOR MUSEUMS. SCIENCE CENTERS. SCHOOLS. ETC. tv-wr' - ~~ Amber Waves by Dave T. Phipps Salome's Stars For week of July 11 ©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved UFCWVPIA.B A B r' ' Subscribe today to the 0HI iM Jefferson Post MNL°pF. Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 www. jeffersonpost .com ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A perplexing situation needs to be dealt with in or. der to avoid problems later on. Rely on both your own sense of what's right and the advice of someone you trust to help work it out. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let your sharp Taurean business insight guide you when considering a "dream deal." Without all the facts, it could turn into a nightmare. Remember: Investigate be­ fore investing. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing so much of your time and your gifts with oth­ ers is what you do so well, and this week, don't be surprised if others want to share with you. Enjoy the experience. You've earned it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A difficult personal situ­ ation seems to defy efforts to resolve it. Perhaps you're too close to it. Take some time to reassess what went wrong, and then see where things can be set right. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leonine pride could be PDPEN HOUS Every Day This Week And Saturday 9am-6pm Dvmiav Blake Larson L v . o e, Moiimiv, Grandma S (irnmlpn Mul n«*v Great. Grandma & Grandpa Sharpe Gilbert S Jtasfia* Laok fcrWs New ' at Heritage Sip a cup of cool lemonade and enjoy a slice of apple pie as you browse our beautifully furnished model home and experience the relaxed, peaceful feeling of Southland Log Home living. But if you can't make it to the Open House, remember we're open every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.. and Saturday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. We'll be looking for you at our Charlotte Model Home on 1-77 next to Hampton Inn @ Exit 36 Southland Log Homes Call toll free 1-800 641 4754 to order your Southland Log Homes Planning Guide or visit us at www.southlandloghomes.com List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post piqued a bit when someone else appears to be standing in your light. Be patient and resist the urge to growl at the interloper. You'll soon be the "mane" attraction again. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) A professional situation benefits from your clear assessment of the cir­ cumstances involved. On the personal side, that new rela­ tionship looks as if it will con­ tinue to grow. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) More good news about a loved one helps re­ assure others who could not share your more-optimistic view before. Continue to help everyone in need of your com­ forting presence. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating new friendships could turn out to be the unexpected but wel­ come result of reconnecting with old friends. The week­ end is a good time for fun and games. Enjoy! SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ ber 22 to December 21) The more you learn about what you plan to do, the more like­ ly you are to consider making some changes in your plans. This is good; don't resist it. Instead, go with it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A career change is still in your aspect, but a potential workplace change could be what you've been looking for. See what develops before making any drastic moves. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your energy lev­ els are high this week, which should help you get all your workaday tasks done and still leave you with enough breath to handle some domestic chal­ lenges. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An unexpected fluke could cause problems with your travel plans. If so, use the time to troll for other available options, and you might be pleasantly surprised at what turns up. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy the company of lots of people, but you can also trea­ sure the moments shared with just one special person. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. Request for Qualifications Ashe County Law Enforcement/Detention Center Ashe County is requesting qualifications from Architectural Firms to provide and assist with Needs Assessment, Design, Engineering,Construction Documents, Cost Analysis, Specifications, and Construction Administration for the proposed Ashe County Law Enforcement/Detention Center. Qualifications will be received until 2:00 p.m., July 21, 2005 at the Ashe County Administration Office, 150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640. A Request for Qualifications package may be obtained by contacting the Administration Office at the above address or by calling 336-219-2501. * Family P V County. "01st ®¥yv> You 'll want your family remembered in the new i y o g Ashe County Cultural Museum Temporarily located directly across the street from the 1904 Courthouse. Opening July lyd (is part oj the iyog Courthouse Annual Summer Tarty Come on in and see me, Jennifer, at Heritage Automotive for the GREATEST DEALS in the High Country!!! 336-246-8806 Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com rBring your family memorabilia and pictures, either on loan or as a gift. Taking items Monday, Wednesday or Friday From 11:00-2:00 Or for special appointment, call Warren Pitts, 982-4835 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7B FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 COMMUNITY EVENTS Lisa Ann Hammond at Mountain View Church 7 Friday, July 8 p.m.: Mountain Music Jamboree welcomes Gerald Anderson and Spencer Strickland. Located in Glendale Springs, the Jamboree serves dinner buffet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and entertainment until 10:30. Call 336-246-2900 for group reservations. Saturday, July 9 7 p.m.: Mountain View Baptist Church invites you to hear the inspiring testimony and music of Lisa Ann Hammond, missionary and Christian recording artist. Lisa Ann suffers from Tourette's Syndrome, a neurological disorder, that causes her to have involuntary movements and vocalizations. You will see the Lord's comforting touch take away her affliction when she shares the gospel through song. 7 p.m.: Mountain Music Jamboree welcomes Brushy Mountain Band. Sunday, July 10 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Blevins Reunion will be held at Konnarock Community Center in Konnarock, Va. Potluck lunch at noon. 2 p.m.: Wildflower Hike on Mt. Jefferson, come join a ranger and explore the wildflowers on the Summit & Rhododendron trails. Natural history and folklore will be discussed. Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Meet at the picnic shelter. 6 p.m.: Peace Haven Church in Lansing will have a special singing with the Montgomery Family. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. 6:30 p.m. Claude Watson will be singing at Landmark Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie McCoy, pastor, and congregation invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Sugar Tree Baptist Church will hold revival services with a different preacher each night. Everyone is welcome. Monday, July 11 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens and a discussion of the flowers and shrubs in the garden. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe County Little Theatre will meet at the Ashe Arts Center. Anyone interested becoming involved in in community theatre is invited to attend. Call 846-ARTS for more information. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will have its quarterly meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. Tuesday, July 12 7 p.m.: Healing Prayer Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 for more information. Thursday, July 14 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Cholesterol/ Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts. Cost is $15. Participant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 1:30-4 p.m.: Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road. From beginners to experienced quilters, all are welcome. Call Brenda for more information at 246-3230. 6:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc., (BROC) will hold its shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly ObedienceDistrict Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 17 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 16 1 p.m.: Underwater Tour to find out what lives in the New River. Collect aquatic animals, macro-inverebrates, identify them and use them to determine water quality. Come prepared to get wet. Must wear closed shoes. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information, call 336982-2587. 5:30 -10:30 p.m. Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy finger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavailable so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Astronomy Program on Mt. Jefferson, come on up and view the stars. Join us at the first overlook for a rare glimpse at distant galaxies, nebul, and stars. We will have several high powered telescopes available and a variety of astronomers from the Forsyth Astronomical Society ready to answer your questions. Call the park to reserve your parking spot on Mt. Jefferson at (336) 246-9653. Sunday, July 17 10 a.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will hold a Centennial celebration. Former pastors and members will attend. Everyone is welcome. 10:30 a.m.: Kevin Spencer and Friends will be in concert at Landmark Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. The church is located in the Silas Creek community. 10:30 a.m.: Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will have services. Coffee and fellowship begin at 10 a.m. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 for details. This new and growing community of kindred spirits welcome all. 11 a.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks is an opportunity to know more about the local geology and mountain mapping of Mt. Jefferson. Bring your questions and sturdy shoes as we set out on an investigative look at Mt. Jefferson geology. This like will be at a very relaxed pace, but the trail is considered strenuous in sections. Meet at Mt. Jefferson picnic area. 2 p.m.: Wildflower Hike, hike the ridgeline of Mt. Jefferson with a ranger and explore the wildflowers on the Summit & Rhododendron trails. Natural history and folklore will be discussed. Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Meet at the picnic shelter. Call 246-9653 for more information. 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Graybeal Cemetery located on the Graybeal Hollow Rd., Little Laurel community. Rev. Kenneth Clark will speak. 6 p.m.: North Beaver Baptist Church will have a special Executive Meeting at the BROC Wilkes Office in North Wilkesboro. Please call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543, or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for additional information. singing with The Faith Trio of Wilkesboro. Come join the church for an evening of southern gospel music. Friday, July 15 8 a.m.: Camp Med is a program 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic Monday, July 18 for high school students who may be interested in the medical field. Call 846-0781 for an application. This camp will be held through July 22. Wednesday, July 20 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have • their quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. The Eller Family Association will be meeting at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023, 2005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. Friday, July 22 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly ObedienceDistrict Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 23 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Second Annual 1904 Courthouse Celebration at the 1904 Courthouse in Jefferson. Food, arts and crafts and entertainment. Bring a chair and spend the day. Free admission. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. Sunday, July 24 11 a.m.: Peace Haven Baptist Church will have a special singing with singer Chuck Compton. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. Monday, July 25 7:30 p.m.: Johnson County Baptist Campmeeting will be held through July 29 in Trade, Tenn. Special Singing each night. Guest speaker will be Charles Worley, pastor of Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, NC. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact David Benfield, pastor of Baptist Home Church at 828-7336991. Tuesday, July 26 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will meet at Smokey Mt. BBQ. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Friday, July 29 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. Saturday, July 30 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Alleghany County Democratic Party is hosting the Second Annual Congressman Bob Doughton Day at the Doughton Hall Bed and Breakfast, former home of Congressman Doughton. in Laurel Springs. A free BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information call 336-372-2058. Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Democratic history and fellowship. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. VBS events North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10-15 Come join us for fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Character with Jesus". Starts nightly at 6:30. Morning worship service and covered dish lunch will be at the Ashe Baptist Campground for VBS Kickoff on July 10 beginning at 10:30. Orion Baptist Church July 8-12 from 6:30 - 8:30 each night. July 8 will be the kickoff with a cookout and lots of games. Everyone will have the opportunity to meet Darrell the Barrell. Their theme is Construction Zone. Classes for all ages including adults. Pastor Mace Johnson and congregation invite you to attend. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. Mt. Olive Baptist Church July 17-21 from 7 - 9 p.m. with the theme, Construction Zone. Kickoff on July 16 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the old Fleetwood School Ballfield. Classes for all ages. Mt. Olive is located on Watertank Road in Fleetwood. Everyone is welcome. Laurel Knob Baptist Church July 17-22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes for babies through grade 6. Theme is Kingdom of the Son, a Prayer Safari. Pastor, Dr. Jim Rash and congregation invite you to attend. Ongoing Events Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road. Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Ashe Party County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 864-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of. and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts tor women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit Riverview Learning Center is continued on page 8B 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smokey Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. Saturday, September 10 Greater L.A. Lansing American at Legion Festival Request for Letter of Interest Engineering Services For Airport Planning and Design Ashe County Airport Not a Carolina West Wireless customer? 1,000 sign up for service today & get... The Ashe County Airport Advisory Board and the Ashe County Commissioners propose to engage the services of a qualified engineering firm to provide planning, design, construction, and consulting services for various airport related projects. These projects may include, but are not limited to runway extensions, runway strengthening/overlay, environmental studies, lighting, NAVAIDS, taxi way and apron extension/rehabilitation, automobile packing lot, industrial development, hangar construction, utility infrastructure development and upgrades, access road realignment, and other similar airport related projects. The Ashe County Airport Advisory Board and the Ashe County Commissioners plan to contract for engineering services for a period of five years from the time of the contract signing and retains the right to add to or delete from the projects listed above. Fees will be negotiated with the selected engineering firm for each individual project. Letters of Interest will be received until 4:00 p.m., July 21, 2005 at the Ashe County Administration Office, 150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640. LOCAL BONUS MINUTES' & Nokia 3205 Camera Phone ft $9.95' Local Number Portability Available Carolina West ^Wireless. www.carolinawest.com • 800-235-5007 West Jefferson 1447 Ml. lefferson Rcwd 336-219-0001 Skyline Telephone West lefferson 336-877-1350 Agents TflrPSatellilr Tony lyall 336-846 3601 • 2-yoor contract raquirad Cortom rotfrirhont opplv $•• for This promotion good lor now oOtvoftoni only tndt July 16 2005 or w+nW lof �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Events continued from page 7B and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, RO. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Town of Jefferson receives federal funding project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday' from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Ol' Time and Bluegrass All clothing items are $1. The music is presented each Friday store is accepting donations evening at the Nella Community of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian furniture and home decorations Universalist Fellowship as well as left-over yard sale meets 1st and 3rd Sundays items. Donations are taken Monday-Sunday. of each month. Coffee and anytime, fellowship at 10 a.m., service BROC in Warrensville holds begins at 10:30. Located a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 on 1102 Country Club Rd., a.m. until 12:30 p.m. WWkesboro. CallTeresa at 696- Freemason's Lodge Meeting 2341 evenings/weekends for is held at the Lodge Building details and directions. All are on Third Avenue in West welcome to this new & growing Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail second and fourth Tuesday of classes are offered every each month at 7 p.m. Come Tuesday and Thursday earlier for supper. between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Shrine Club Meeting is held the Public Access Internet Site at Savory Chef in Jefferson in the JobLink Career Center on the third Monday of each at Family Central (the old month at 6:30 p.m. Come Ashe Central High School) in earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at month at Geno's Restaurant in 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for West Jefferson. All interested Aging.Call 246-2461 or 877- persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal 9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff the last Tuesday of each Cannon at 846-6425. month from 6 until 7 p.m. at Ashe County Republican the AMH Mt.Hearts Facility. Party holds their regular This club is for people with monthly meeting on the third respiratory problems who want Thursday of each month in to learn more about living the Ashe County Library with their disease. Contact downstairs conference room Lincare at 246-4944 for more at 7 p.m. For details, call 982information. 9585. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Peer counseling is our speciality. We will give you unconditional love, truthful information, practical help and encouragement to those in an unplanned pregnancy. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Angels In the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, booksand seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Photo by Linda Burchette The Town of Jefferson has received $30,000 in federal funds through USDA Rural Development toward the purchase of new police cars. A check was presented recently at town hall. Pictured are, from left: Officer David Witherspoon, Chad Tilley with Sen. Richard Burr s office, Mayor Dana Tugman and John Cooper, state director for USDA Rural Development. Ashe County ADAP recently received $19,000 in funds through USDA Rural Development for the purchase of a new vehicle. Pictured are from left: Sandy Lawrence, USDA Rural Development specialist, Alfred Glover, with Ashe County Motors, ADAP board member Charles Caudill, Chad Tilley with Sen. Richard Burr's office, John Cooper, state director of USDA Rural Development and Mike Little with Ashe County Motors. USDA Rural Development State Director John Cooper joined local officials to announce federal funding for The Town of Jefferson and Ashe County Adult Developmental Association (ADAP). USDA Rural Development State Director, John Cooper presented a ceremonial check ($30,000) to Mayor Dana Tugman and Officer David Witherspoon of the Jefferson Police Department. The funds will be used for the purchase of two new police cars for use by the Jefferson materials and supplies at its training center for mentally developmentally disabled adults. It will replace a 1988 diesel model that is inoperable. The truck will have a gasoline engine, covered bed and rollup door making it useable in all weather conditions. "The Bush administration is committed to ensuring our rural communities have the necessary resources to provide the basic services that impact our daily lives," said Cooper. North Carolina is the leading state for Community Programs. These programs provide loans, grants and loan guarantees for first responders, medical facilities, daycare, senior center and Police Department. The new vehicles will replace two older cars that have been wrecked and are unreliable due to mechanical problems. The new cars will allow the Police Department to continue to serve the 1,422 citizens of Jefferson with adequate and efficient police protection. USDA Rural Development State Director, John Cooper, presented a ceremonial check ($19,000) to Charles Caudill, Ashe County ADAP board member. The funds will be used for the purchase of a one-ton truck to transport Skyland Books welcomes Rush Williams Rush Williams, a writer from Pinehurst, will be at Skyland Books on Saturday to sign his new novel, "Night Work". He will meet local residents and visitors from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The book tells a story about a widower and his teenage daughter. Curt Mellam prices an import­ ed sports car as a high school graduation present for Karen, his only child, expecting her to drive it to college in the coming fall. He never completes the purchase. Instead, by September, be is dodging bullets as a moonlighter, is rapidly unlearning notions he, as a straight-arrow exec­ utive has long held, and is worrying about how he will pay second semester tuition for Karen. The story is told with self-effacing humor despite the violence Curt encoun­ ters. Rush Williams is emi­ nently qualified to write about work experience. He has been a sailor, taxi driver, counselor, nuclear scientist, textile chemist, executive and salesman. A gradu­ ate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he has located in the Sandhills where he enjoys working at his first love, writing fiction and poetry. municipal buildings as well as water and sewer projects. USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life or rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://www.usda.gov. Blueberries for Sale Old Otckccid (Zteck Swansie Shepherd Road • Lansing, NC For more information call 336-384-2774 between 8:00 am & 6:00 pm iuf of trooa ~ ymncuuj J J V A.S.H.E. < e Oome for ^•s,e 982-8851 A.S.H.E. - A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a Community Forum on domestic violence on Monday, August 8th. The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Forum speakers will address legal and law enforce­ ment issues, the impact of domestic violence on chil­ dren, and sexual assault and the experience of the victim at the emergency room. We will also hear messages from two coura­ geous women - one who survived escaped a life of domestic violence - the other whose daughter lost her life at the hands of her abuser. This forum will be educational, moving and perhaps life-changing to those who attend. Please call Debbie at A Safe Home for Everyone - 982-8851 - to register and RSVP for din­ ner. There is no charge for the Forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Caft; and Soup for You. A.S.H.E. is a program of the Ashe Partnership for Children. CHATS is a Healthy Carolinians Task Force. Again, the number to call is 982-8851. jlnd fjwatJfmicU M AUGUST 6,2005 • 8:OOPM UNTIL (Teffirson Martha and The Mood Swingers : ^ * Adirondack Chair Silent Auction benefit A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone Tickets available at: Uptown Threads Quilt Gathering Golf Tournament & Barbecue Friday • August 5, 2005 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 16 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-08 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/e88512313d3a122777e2536decc8fdb1.pdf 67f835ca03e8ba0e81c7226d48e6f323 PDF Text Text Football workouts now underway Tuesday page 6 July 12, 2005 Hoops Classic results in 50e Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffer8onpo6t.com page 7 Bowling teams battling for first Volume 80, Issue 55 page 7 SKKVLNG ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Board moves to block asphalt plant by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County Commission­ ers may make it difficult if not impossible for a pollut­ ing industry to locate in the county. The board (minus Richard Calhoun who was absent) voted Friday after­ noon to make changes in the county's Polluting Industries Development Ordinance that would greatly restrict the lo­ cation and operation of a pol­ luting industry such as an asphalt plant. The changes include re­ quiring a polluting industry to locate no closer than 1,000 feet from a residential prop­ erty line and one mile from such facilities as schools, churches, houses of worship, hospitals, and day care facili­ ties, and public parks, rivers and scenic viewsheds. County Manager Dan McMillan said that in Ashe County, this restriction could require a polluting indus­ try to have a site of at least 90 acres on which to locate. Such a large site will make it very difficult for a polluting industry to find an appropri­ ate place in which to locate, he said. County Planning Direc­ tor Zach Edwardson said the courts could determine whether or not the commis­ sioners have set reasonable restrictions on a polluting industry. Edwardson said re­ stricting a polluting industry from locating any closer than a mile to a school or church may seem unreasonable to a court. Generally, the distance allowed is 1,000 to 1,500 feet, he said. County Attor­ ney John Kilby, who was out of town last week, may also have information on the rea­ sonableness of this proposed change. Other changes proposed include restricting building height and time of opera­ tion for polluting industries facilities, and raising the permit fee to be set by the commissioners. The current fee is $500 and an amount of $1,500 was discussed. Road­ ways were also discussed, and Edwardson is investigat­ ing the definition of a resi­ dential neighborhood before the board determines regu­ lations on access to a pollut­ ing industry site. However, the board did vote that there would be regulations on ac­ cess through neighborhoods and on surfacing. Before the changes can be made official,the comtnissioners must conduct two public hearings as required for any changes to an ordinance. The changes proposed will also be discussed by the planning di­ rector and county attorney to make sure the commissioners are abiding by state statute. "We are after regulating and not hindering or restrict­ ing businesses," said Com­ missioner Richard Blackburn about the proposed changes. "We need asphalt and jobs, but we have to think about property owners' rights and the potential for reducing the value of someone's home or property, and if I err I would do so by tilting slighting to­ ward protecting homeowners' rights." This issue arose when Keith Blackburn, president of B&C Concrete of Wilkesboro, requested a variance on 43 acres on Glen Bare Road in Jefferson to locate a pollut­ ing industry, a concrete mix­ ing plant or asphalt plant. The planning board denied the variance because he did not meet the county's hard­ ship clause, and required him to move a house on the property that belongs to his family, to pay the permit fee, and to have state and federal air and water quality permits approved before he applies for a county permit. The request ra^ed a storm of controversy in the Jeffer­ son community and residents came out in force to protest at the Jefferson Board of Al­ dermen meeting in June and See Asphalt, page 5 Post photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County physicians whose obstetrical services will be offered In the new Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center at Ashe Memorial Hospital visited on Sunday to see the new facil­ ity and the plaque outside dedicating It to Wilma Vannoy. From left are Dr. Chan Badger. Dr. Kevin Kurtz, Dr. Vickie Ingledue, and Dr. Melinda Wonsick (expecting her first child this month). Birthing Center debuts by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor New mothers and their families will find a bit of home in the new Wilma Van­ noy Birthing Center at Ashe Memorial Hospital. The plush facilities with real oak furniture, soft recessed lighting and muted colors are not what one would ex­ pect to find in a typical hos­ pital setting. The former Obstetrics Department has been trans­ formed into a state-of-theart birthing center with three Labor, Delivery, Recov­ ery and Postpartum Suites to greatly enhance the birth experience. The expectant mother is admitted into this area and will be able to stay in one room throughout the birth and recovery (unless daybed for the father to rest upon, a small table and chairs for the new parents to enjoy a special dinner before taking the new baby home, a beauti­ ful rocker, a bassinet for the baby, spacious restroom, at­ tractive lighting, and even an oak headboard for the moth­ er's bed. The setting is magnificent, and a comment heard at a special open house Sunday afternoon was that the only problem with this new cen­ ter is that no one will want to leave. The Wilma Vannoy Birthlh'g'"0#»ntPtl wns introduced to donors and hospital staff on Sunday and a public open house was held Monday af­ ternoon. The comments have been nothing but positive. Most impressed were the four physicians were trained in obstetrics. The four doctors currently delivering - Dr Kevin Kurtz, Dr. Vickie Ingle due. Dr. Chan Badger and Dr Melinda Wonsick - are all OH Fellowship trained, which means specially trained be­ yond family practice to handle any kind of pregnancy includ­ ing the need for a C-section delivery. And the hospital equipped to provide in any delivery unless baby is exceedingly ture. The hospital also a state-of-the-art fetal toring system. TVr Kurtz said that Dr. Hank Clay were to perform C-section eries, so they talked c birthing center. "I would be great for the tal," said Kurtz. "The Relay for Life startsJuly 22 Ashe County's Relay for Life celebration will take place Friday. July 22 through. Saturday morning, July 23. at the Ashe County High School track area. Teams will walk through the night to raise money to fight cancer. Through the Relay, the community works together to raise funds for improved treatments for cancer pa­ tients and a cure. Every posi­ tive step toward the treat­ ment of cancer has been the result of research. The goal of this fundraising effort is a cancer cure, but in the mean­ time, survivors and those affected by this disease are. grateful for every improved treatment. The opening ceremonies for the Ashe Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. on Fri­ day, July 22, and the all night event will not end until 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 23. According to officials. Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. Team members walk together or individually as they help raise funds that may help pay for a cure for cancer. Cancer survivor Mickie Jones is a co-chair of the event, and encourages every­ one to get involved because cancer affects everyone. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com S • RELAY FOR LIFE "Every American has the potential to get cancer, and the potential to cure it." This is a quote that I found sever­ al years ago when I was surf­ ing the cancer.org web site. There was a time in my life when I thought cancer only happened to other people—it happened to my grandfather and then my mother and then it happened to me," said Jones. "Why do I Relay? I Relay because I know what it is like to watch someone you love deeply deal with this emo­ tionally, physically challeng­ ing disease, and treatment is becoming more tolerable as a result of research. I Relay be­ cause I know personally what it is to face that diagnosis and deal with its treatment. I Re­ lay becrfuse I have a new sense of what it means to wake up in the morning feeling good. I Relay because I don't want my children, family or friends to have to face this diagnosis. I Relay because I have a new appreciation for what can be accomplished through a com­ munity coming together for a 'common cause.' I Relay be­ cause 1 have a new sense of what *hope' means. Everyone diagnosed with cancer 'hopes' for tomorrow, 'hopes' they can be strong and face medi­ cal challenges with dignity, 'hopes' they will not become a responsibility for others, and 'hopes' for a cure." "I 'hope' the 2005 Relay for Life will be the most success­ ful in Ashe County history. I 'hope' we can reach every survivor in Ashe County and each one will participate in the 'Survivor's Walk' at 6 p.m. opening night, July 22. I 'hope' everyone knows by participating in Relay for Life (whether it be by dona­ tion, by team membership, by committee membership, or just coming to the Relay and showing support) that you have the potential to cure it. We want a cancer cure and we're willing to work for it." There will be lots of other activities at the Relay for Life,including a 'Kiss the Mule' contest. Donations count as votes and the candidate who raises the most money will kiss the mule at the Relay for Life on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The "candidates" are Ashe County Clerk of Court Jerry Roten, West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams and County Manager Dan Mc- Post photo by Linda Burchette Drs. Melinda Wonsick, from left, Vickie Ingledue. Kevin Kurtz and Chan Badger look over one of the beds In the Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center, the renovated obstetrical area of Ashe Memorial Hospital scheduled to open this month. a Caesarian section is re­ quired). The LDRP Suite includes all the necessary equipment for the birth experience. Most is hidden behind oak cabinets and brought out as needed. When not need­ ed, the equipment is hid­ den away to give the room a more homey and tranquil appearance. There is a soft chair that pulls out into a physicians who will work in this area bringing the new babies into the world. "I think it's great," said Dr. Kevin Kurtz. "We've been discussing a birthing center since I came in 1995." Dr. Kurtz said there had been a focus since the 1990s in encouraging women to stay in the county and have their babies delivered by their fam­ ily physician, since the local dation brought it up several times, and when the birthing center was selected as th« project, the Vannoy famih donation hadn't been made but what they donated mad* a difference in perhaps what we were able to do here, com pletely paying for labor and construction " The birthing center was an ambitious project with a See Center, page 5 Ser Relay, page 5 Fleetwood hosts yard sale, more Looking for something to do this weekend? Make a visit to the Fleetwood Community Cen­ ter on Saturday and ei\joy a variety of activities. Center volunteers are planning a yard sale, book sale, and fish fry on Saturday, July 16 at 4 p.m. There may also be music to enjoy. The fish fry will include fried fish and all the fixins, eat in or take out, for $10. Items for the yard sale and book sale are still being accepted. Proceeds will benefit development and operation of the com­ munity center. For information, call the center at 877-4973. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the center library. Anyone in­ terested is invited to attend. Space is available for lease for businesses, groups, special events and meetings. Summer Art classes offered Just in time to end the summer on an artistic note, the Ashe County Arts Council will be spon­ soring Summer Art Classes at Fleetwood Com­ munity Center and the Riverview Community Center. You and your child will enjoy classes in paint­ ing, drawing, printmaking. fibers, collage, and mosaics. There will be sessions available for ages 6-9,10-13,14-up and adults. Some classes will be consecutive and others will be day-long activities with most materials provided. The fee will be $5$10 per session. For starting date and more information please call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846ARTS. This program is funded, in part, by a Learning Audiences Grant from the North Caro­ lina Arts Council and is sponsored locally by the Ashe County Arts Council. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Lee Muller Woods West Jefferson March 22, 1921 July 4, 2005 Lee Muller Woods, age 84 of West Jefferson, NC, died Monday, July 4, 2005 at the . Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Woods was born on March 22, 1921 in New •' Jersey to Lea and Eva Muller Woods. A private service will be held with family and close friends. Woods is survived Ambrose Todd Wood - by Mr. son, Glenn Woods of one Glendale Springs West Jefferson, NC, and two July 2, 1951 daughters; Connie Smith of June 29, 2005 Stuart, Florida and Lorelei Ambrose Todd Wood, age Hagen of Lake Wells, Florida. 53, of Glendale Springs, NC, Also surviving are two sisters, died Wednesday, June 29, Margaret Kiser and Teresa 2005. Woods, both of St. Petersburg, Mr. Wood was born July 2, FL. and several nieces and 1951 in Aahe County to the nephews. late George and Flossie Ham Send condolences to the Wood. Mr. Wood was a mem­ family by visiting our website ber of the Glendale Springs at www.badgerfuneralhome. Baptist Church. Anyone com. who met Todd had a wonder­ Badger Funeral Home ful friend and loved him in­ was in charge of the arrange­ stantly. He will be greatly ments. missed. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Wayne Dickson July 2, 2005 at the Glendale Springs Baptist Church. "Jack" Weaver Rev. Keith Elledge and Pas­ Jefferson tor Jim Belcher officiated. September 11, 1924 Burial followed in the Glen­ July 4, 2005 dale Springs Baptist Church Wayne Dickson "Jack" Cemetery. Flowers will be Weaver age 80 of Jefferson, appreciated or memorials NC, died Monday, July 4, may be made to: The Gide­ 2005 at the Ashe Memorial ons, PO Box 993, West Jeffer­ Hospital.son, NC 28694. Mr. Weaver was born Mr. Wood is survived by: in Ashe County, NC on his wife, Geraldine Hart September 11, 1924 to David Wood; two sons. Kirk Thomas Dickson and Ida Ashley Wood of the home and Robert Weaver. He served in the Mitchell Hart of Lansing, NC; - United States Army during four brothers, Glenn Wood of World War II in Germany. Creston, NC, Marshall Wood Mr. Weaver was a member of Knottingham, Pa., Bruce of the Mt. Jefferson Church Wood and Eugene "Cotton" of the Nazarene. He retired Wood, both of Elkton, Md.; a from Blue Ridge Electric sister, Eula Mae McCoy of where he was employed as a Galax, Va.; and several niec­ crew leader after 41 years of es and nephews. service. In his spare time, he You 6lay email your condo­ loved to fish and be outdoors. lences to the family through Funeral services were our website at www.badger- held Thursday, July 7, 2005 funeralhome.com. at 11:00 a.m. at the Badger Badger Funeral Home Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor was in charge of the arrange­ Mark Wiest, Rev. Dennis ments. DeLong, Rev. Ken Howell, and Rev. Max Weaver offici­ ated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Lorene Baker The family received friends Woodring Thursday, July 7, 2005 from Lenoir, NC 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Badger July 16, 1933 Funeral Home. The famiJuly 4, 2005 ' ly requested no flowers and On Monday, July 4, 2005, memorials were made to the Lorene Baker Woodring, 71, Mt. Jefferson Church of the of Lenoir began her ever­ Nazarene, PO Box 508, West lasting life with her Lord Jefferson, NC 28694. and Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Weaver is survived by: She was born in Wilkes his wife; Thelma Newberry County on July 16, 1933 Weaver, one daughter; to the late Zee and Callie Martha Weaver Thorndyke Sparks Baker of Lenoir. of Jefferson, NC, one broth­ Preceding her going home, er; John Weaver and wife was a brother, Hugh Baker, Virginia of Warrensville, NC; a sister, Durette Baker several nieces and nephews Clark, and a grandson, Gary also survive. "Todd" Teague. Send condolences to the She was a sewer in the family by visiting our website furniture industry with at www.badgerfuneralhome. Broyhill, Waters Furniture com. and retired from Grand Badger Funeral Home Manor Furniture. She was was in charge of the arrange­ a member of West Lenoir ments. Baptist Church where she was a nursery worker in the church for over 40 years. Thomas Paul She spent her life lov­ Lambert ing and serving her Lord, West Jefferson and loving and caring for November 8, 1936 her children, family and July 9, 2005 friends. She leaves behind, Mr. Thomas Paul to remember and carry on her kindness and faith, a Lambert, age 68, of West son, Bobby Woodring and Jefferson, died Saturday wife, Lori, of Lenoir; three morning, July 9, 2005 at his daughters, Gay W. Teague residence. Military graveside ser­ and husband, Gary, of Granite Falls, Joy W. Cole vices were held on Sunday, and husband, Roy, of Lenoir July 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. and Hope W. Bare and hus­ at Midway Baptist Church band, Dan, of West Jefferson; Cemetery with Rev. Rodney eleven grandchildren and Frye and James & Betty step-grandchildren, Ira Duncan officiating. Mr. Lambert was born and Amanda Woodring, in Ashe County on Sunday, Crystal Bumgarner, Adam and Megan Hester, Justin November 8, 1936 to the Moore, Jason and Briap late Bert Blan Lambert and Cole, Jordan, Haley and to the late Lee Etta Gentry Caroline Bare; two great­ Lambert. He retired from grandchildren, J Jacob the United States Army Canipe and Zac Bumgarner; after serving 20 years. He is survived by his two brothers, Arvil "Hurley" wife, Becky May Lambert, Baker of Hickory, Doyle Baker of Lenoir; two sis­ of the home; a brother, Dale ters, Madeline Smith and Lambert, of Winston-Salem, Eveline Pope both of Lenoir. NC also survives. Memorials may be made The family received friends Thursday, July 7, to the Ashe Memorial 2005, from 10-11 a.m., one HospitaL Foundation, 200 hour prior to the service and Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, other times at the home of NC 28640 or to Ashe Joy Cole of Spencer Heights, Humane Society. You may give the fam­ Lenoir. The funeral service ily your condolences at our followed at 11* a.m. offici­ ated by Rev. James Lockee. website www.boonefuneralBurial followed at Blue home.com. Boone Family Funeral Ridge Memorial Park. Condolences may be Home, Inc. of West Jefferson placed online at www.pen- was in charge of these arrangements. drysfuneralhome.com. Joyce Aubrey Kocourek West Jefferson June 6, 1947 July 4, 2005 Mrs. Joyce Aubrey Kocourek, age 58, of West Jefferson, died Monday after­ noon, July 4, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kocourek was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 6, 1947. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Connie Midle. She is survived by: her hus­ band; Elroy Erwin Kocourek, of the home; a son, Elroy Kocourek, Jr., of Two Rivers, WI; a daughter, Julie Pardue, of Millers Creek; six step­ children, Mike of Manitowoe, WI, George, of Dixon, TN, Allen, of Sheboygan, WI, Edward, of Manitowoe, WI, Regina, of Iowa and Donna, of Manitowoe, WI; several gran­ dchildren also survive. You may give the family our condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Benny Bernard Colvard West Jefferson October 12,1941 July 9, 2005 Mr. Benny Bernard Colvard, age 63, of West Jefferson, died Saturday morning at Sea Coast Medical Center in South Carolina. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Kirk McNeill and Rev. A.B. Weaver. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with mili­ tary rites. The family received friends from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, two hours prior to the funeral service. Mr. Colvard was born in Ashe County on Sunday, October 12, 1941 to the late Bernard Colvard and Cora Bare Colvard. He served in the United States Army and 1450th Transportation Unit of the National Guard Reserves. He was a supervi­ sor for an electrical mfg. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Edmondson Colvard, of the home; two sons, Tracy Colvard, of Raleigh and Travis Colvard, of Boone; two brothers, Bill Colvard and Bobby Colvard, both of Laurel Springs; two sisters, Margie Frost, of Kernersville and Marie Neal, of Georgia; two grandchildren, Conner Colvard and Callie Colvard; several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers accepted or memo­ rials may be made to West Jefferson United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson wast in charge of these arrangements. Roger Dale Wiles Whitetop, Va. November 23, 1945 July 6, 2005 Roger Dale Wiles, age 59, of Middle Fork Lane, Whitetop,Va. passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at his home. He was born November 23, 1945 at West Jefferson, NC to Albert and Beulah Blevins Wiles. Surviving is one son, Joey Eachus of Avondale, Pa.; four brothers, Robert Wiles of West Jefferson, NC, Ronnie Wiles and wife, Karen, of Rugby, Va., Pete Wiles and wife, Cheryl, and Ed Wiles all of Whitetop, Va.; two sisters, Laura Cox of Warrensville, NC and Teresa Wiles of West Jefferson, NC; several nieces and nephews and one great niece also survive. Funeral services were con­ ducted Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop, Va. Interment followed in Walls Cemetery. Rev. Rex Hall and Rev. T. A. Pennington offi­ ciating. Arrangements were made by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. Clyde Sheets Harless brother, Ed Sheets, of West Jefferson; two sisters, Roxee Burgess, of Mountain City, TN and Pearl Fouse, of Marion, VA; a daughter-inlaw, Penny Phillips Harless, of West Jefferson; three granddaughters, Audrea Little and Allison Hudler, both of West Jefferson and Adrienne Valentino, of Savannah, GA; five great­ grandchildren; Jackson Little, Zada Little, Tate Hudler, Cole Hudler and Lydia Valentino also sur­ vive. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Callaway Cemetery Fund, do Martin Little, PO Box 1426, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to North Beaver Baptist Church, do Kathy Blevins, 355 Woodland Trails, Lansing, NC 28643. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. West Jefferson August 21, 1921 July 9, 2005 Mrs. Clyde Sheets Harless, age 83, of West Jefferson, died Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2005 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Rick Miller. Burial followed in the Calloway Cemetery. The family received friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Harless was born in Ashe County on Sunday, August 21, 1921 to the late Fields Sheets and the late Mary Ettie Phillips Sheets. She was a retired cook. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Warren Harless, on March 11, 2005. She is survived by one Billie Jean Miller Glendale Springs June 16, 1942 July 8, 2005 Billie Jean Miller age 63 of West Jefferson, NC, the Glendale Community, died Friday, July 8, 2005 at the Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Miller was born in Ashe County, NC on June 16, 1942 to Fieldon and Flossie Jordan Roten. She attended Liberty Baptist Church. A graveside service was be held Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Russell Sheets, Rev. Mace Johnson, and Rev. Jerry Winkler officiated. The fam­ ily received friends at the home anytime, 474 B Ray Miller Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694. The family request­ ed no flowers and memori­ als be made to Gideon's, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Raymond Miller; two daughters, Darlene Everette and Delores Miller both of West Jefferson, NC; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert and Homer Roten both of Glendale Springs, NC; four sisters, Hallie Bell of Wilkesboro, NC, Fay Roten, Louella Staley, and Helen Snyder all of Glendale Springs, NC and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Viola Gibble Cochranville, Pa. Died July 9, 2005 Viola M. Gibble, 90, of Cochranville, Pa. passed away on Saturday July 9, 2005 at the Tel Hai Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late J. Wayne Gibble who passed away in 2001. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Sharpe and Rosa Hartsoe Sharpe Miller. A res­ ident of Cochranville since 1942, she was a member of the Faith City Church in Christiana, Delaware. She is survived by two daughters; Rose G., wife of Joseph D. Browell, Sr. of Narvon, Jane G. Lewis of Kutztown, two sons; T. Darrell Gibble and wife Susan of Elverson, John W. Gibble, Jr. and wife Joan of Ft. Myers, Florida, nine grandchildren and ten great­ grandchildren. She was pre­ ceded in death by a grandson William E. Lewis, Jr. and one sister Thelma Myers. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, Pa. followed by interment at the Glen Run Baptist Cemetery in Atglen, Pa. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening July 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Thanks from A.S.H.E. —Hi p A.S.H.E. rv.j.i I.L. % *o me •c* for ^e<S Thank you so much to the community and busi­ nesses who supported A Safe Home for Everyone's concession stand fundraiser at the 4th of July celebra­ tion at Ashe Park. A special thank you is extended to Danny Hurley and Lowe's Food for their large dona­ tion of hotdogs and trim­ mings. Stephanie Dollar of Dollar Mart and East Jefferson Shell were also a major contributor of hotdogs, ice, and cups. Thanks also to McDonalds of West Jefferson for all napkins for the event; Hardees of Jefferson for a large dona­ tion of cups; McDonalds of Boone for cups; Quiznos of Boone for cups; Backyard Burgers of Boone for a large donation of cups and straws; Mountain Grocery for hotdog trays; Pizza Plus for a special pizza deal; Dominoes for a special pizza deal; Food Lion for a $25 donation; and Ingles for a $10 dona­ tion. Also, a special thank you is extended to Merita Bread and Dr. Pepper for their assistance and provi­ sion of items. A special thank you to all volunteers including Linda Lewis, Danny Lewis, Nancy Kautz, County Commissioner Judy Porter Poe, Lynn Robinson, Jamie Boccardy, Debbie Richardson, Shane and Misti Hopkins, Fawn Roark, Kendra Blevins, Ed and Claire Hammett, Carolyn Shepherd, Tricia Dawes and A Safe Home for Everyone's Fundraising Community Action Team: Linda Lewis, Tammy Armstrong, June Simmons, Barbara Squires, Fawn Roark, Misti Hopkins, Tonya Roark, Heather Canter, Teresa Babb, and Celia Cabrera. A very special thank you is offered to Joe Boccardy and Ashe County Parks and Recreation for their tre­ mendous support and assis­ tance with this fundraiser and very fun event! NOTICE OF SALE-LANDS OF LUCY BARKER 202 East Main Street, PO Drawer 67, West Jefferson. North Carolina 28694 (336)246-7172-FAX (336)246-5966-jim@vannoyandreeves.com STATE of NORTH CAROIJNA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THF. GENERAL COURT OF JUSTKT. SUPERIOR COirRT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE No.: OS-SP-45 DOROTHY M. DARNELL, and hunhand CLARENCE DARNELL; GENEVA B. JUMPER and husband LEON JUMPER; GALE BARKER and .wife GERALDINE BARKER;GAYF. B. Mil F.R and IIunhand CHARLES MILLER; HOBF.RT BARKER and wtfr BRENDA BARKER; KEVIN BARKER and JENNIFER BARKER. Petitioners JOHN T. KII.BY. Guardian Ad Litem for CARL BARKER (Single) Respondeat NOTICE QF SALE THIRD TRACT: BEGINNING on a hickory, the old F..R. Barker comer; thence south with F..R. Barker's line 44 poles to a stake in the Wagoner line; (hence west 20 poles to a stake in said line; thence North 40 poles to two Black Walnuts in E.R. Barker's old line; thence East to the BEGINNING, containing 5 acres, more or less. There is. however, EXPECTED from the abovedcscribcd third tract of land, that certain 0.495 acre tract of land which is fully described in that certain deed, dated 9 September 1976, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book V-5 at page 520. reference to which is hereby made tor a specific descrip­ tion of the same. The conveyance of the subject property will be made SUBJECT TO all of the terms and conditions of that certain Easement of Water Right, dated 12 October 1976. which appears of record in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 125 at page 1281, reference to which is hereby made for a specific description of the same. Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the Clerk of (he Superior Court of Ashe County in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commis­ sioner will, on Friday the 29th day of July. 2005 at 2:00 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse in Jefferson, North A deposit in the amount of five'(5%) per cent of the pur­ Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, chase price or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained in w hichever is greater, shall be required on the day of sale. Article 29A. § 1-339.1, et. seq., of the North Carolina General Statutes, the following described lands lying and being in Helton Township of Ashe County. North Carolina: FIRST TRAC T: BEGINNING at a stake in Silas Creek, corner of R.V. Barker and corner of Luther Barker's tract as described in Book 1-2, page 225, Ashe County Registry, running up said creek to a beech tree on the Bank of Silas Creek Road; then with said bank to Roscoe Oliver's line; then with Oliver's line to top of mountain and line of Tom Cockerham; then with Cockerham's line to James E. Barker's line then with James E. Barker's line to the line of J.M. Barker JR. And then with his line to Luther Barker's line as above referred to and them with said line to the beginning, containing 8 acres, more or less. SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING on a stake in the middle of Silas Creek in George Bower's line, running N 52 W 17 rod and 19 links in and with said creek, to a stake in same, so as to include '/»of same: S 431/2 W 2 DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY rod and 20 links to a stake; S 301/2 rod and 21 links to a From West Jefferson travel US-221 business to Old Highway stake in J.M. Barker's (Jr.) Line; N 35 1/4 E 10 rod with 16, go 4.1 miles to N. Fork New River Rd.( NC 1573), go .06 said J.M.Barkcrs and George Bower's lines to the begin­ miles turn right on Silas Creek Rd.(NCI523) travel 3.6 miles ning. containing 3/4 acres, more or less. property will be on the left. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005 PAGE 3 ENTERTAINMENT The mountains are alive...with the sounds of App Summer PancVio Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band Boone, NC- Farthing Au­ ditorium will come alive with the sounds and rhythms of Latin Jazz as Poncho San­ chez and his Latin Jazz Band share their musical mastery with the audience of An Ap­ palachian Summer Festival. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 at 8 pin in Farthing Auditorium, on the campus of Appalachian State University, Boone. Longtime fans know that next to the bedrock style of Latin jazz he inherited from Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and Mongo Santamaria, the sound that has had the greatest in­ fluence on Poncho Sanchez is the funky, danceable brand of R&B and soul music that was the rage when he was a teen­ ager in the 1960s. In recent years, his Concord Picante releases have increasingly showcased this side of the bearded conguero's music personality- from his covers of vintage James Brown on A Night At Kimball's East to his rollicking aural foray to New Orleans on Latin Spir­ its. Out Of Sight, his latest release for Concord, is a feast of his infectious and joyous Latin rhythms, slathered with smokin' R&B sounds and served up by Poncho's band and a few fabled R&B stars, including Ray Charles and Sam Moore, in his funki­ est session yet. "I started out as a singer before I did anything else in music," Sanchez recalls of his formative years in Norwalk, California. "In high school, I was a straight, stand-up singer, and used to sing soul, R&B and oldies. I was the front man for a band-that's where I learned all the James Brown moves and how to lead a band. I learned it on the spot doing weddings and high school dances." At the same time, young East Coast Latino musicians were experiment­ ing by combining Afro-Cuban rhythms with R&B tunes and singing in English. The boogaloo, also known as bugalu, was an audacious blend of Latino and African-American music culture. Such artists as Willie Bobo, Johnny Colon, Joe Cuba, and Joey Pastrano became standard bearers for the popular new style. Even such hallowed salsa and Latin jazz practitioners as Cuban conguero Santamaria and Puerto Rico's El Gran Combo worked in the style, which was one of the major crossover styles of its era. Today, boogaloo has be­ come an increasingly impor­ tant part of Sanchez's evolv­ ing repertoire-and for good reason. Classic R&B and soul songs adapt particu­ larly well to the kind of jazzy cha-cha tempos that have become the Sanchez group's stock-in-trade. What's more, Poncho remains, a singer at heart-an entertainer eager to give these slick James Boone, NC - A cornerstone of An Appalachian Summer Festival, the much-anticipat­ ed annual Pops Concert by the North Carolina Symphony will again be a festival highlight. The concert, under the baton of popular conductor William Henry Curry, is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19l(f at 8 pin in Farthing Auditorium, on the campus of Appalachian State University. The North Carolina Sym­ phony performance is gener­ ously sponsored by Footslog­ gers, and is supported in part by a grant from the Cannon Foundation, Inc. Maestro William Henry Curry will lead the orchestra in a concert program featuring Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Mozart's Concerto No. 5 in A Major for Violin and Orchestra, as well as works by Schubert, Beethoven, Rich­ ard Strauss, Johann Strauss, Fritz Kreisler, and Franz von Suppe. The North Carolina Sym­ phony is a full-time, profes­ sional orchestra that strives for the highest artistic stan­ dards to enrich, entertain and Carolina Symphony summer with the New York City Bal­ educate the people of North programs. let in their famed Balanchine Carolina. Under the direc­ A native of Pittsburgh, production of The Nutcracker. tion of Music Director Grant Curry started conducting Opera engagements include Llewellyn, Resident Conduc­ and composing music at age the Houston Grand Opera, tor William Henry Curry, As­ 14. His first major appoint­ Chicago Opera Theater and sistant Conductor Kenneth ment was at age 21 when he the New York City Opera. This season, he returns to Raskin, and Conductor Laure­ was named Assistant Conduc­ ate Gerhardt Zimmermann, tor of the Richmond Chamber the Los Angeles Philharmon­ the symphony performs 175 , Orchestra. He also served as ic and will lead the Atlanta concerts each year, reaching Resident Conductor with the and Shreveport Sympho­ nearly 250,000 people in over Baltimore Symphony and nies. Maestro Curry is also 30 counties. As a leader in with the St. Paul Chamber a composer, and his works music education, it performs Orchestra. Maestro Curry was have been played by many of orchestras. 50 education concerts annual­ appointed Associate Conduc­ America's finest ly for over 60,000 elementary tor of the Indianapolis Sym­ — phony in 1983, a post he held school children. WILLIAM HENRY CUR­ until 1988, the same year he RY, Resident Conductor and was named winner of the Leo­ Summerfest Artistic Director, pold Stokowski Conducting starts his ninth season with Competition and performed in the North Carolina Sympho­ Carnegie Hall. ny with a new title: Resident Maestro Curry has con­ Conductor, which acknowl­ ducted over forty orchestras, edges his continuing and ever- including appearances with increasing value to the North the Chicago, Cleveland, Hous­ Carolina Symphony. He came ton, National, Detroit, Den­ to the North Carolina Sym­ ver, American and San Diego phony by way of New Orleans symphonies, the Los Angeles where he served as Resident Philharmonic, the Israel CamConductor of the New Orleans erata Jerusalem orchestra, as Symphony. Maestro Curry well as the orchestras of In­ serves as the artistic director dianapolis, Detroit, New Jer­ for Summerfest and all North sey, Bangkok and Taiwan and Brown moves another chance to emerge. "The old boogaloo songs from the '60s are com­ ing back, and they are getting a warm reception among the young crowd in dance clubs," Sanchez comments. "That's my music! From the 60s! My trombonist, Francisco Torres, said, 'If we do a shing-a-ling or a boogaloo, it'd be a hit!' And, I agreed. The rhythm we use is a son montuno, a cross between a cha-cha and a son. We give it a funky twist. All that mixed together, with the R&B and soul, makes you just want to dance!" With over two decades as one of the busiest and most successful Latin jazz bandleaders in the world, Poncho Sanchez has grace­ fully accepted the role as one of the cherished idiom's most important practitioners. GRAMMY® Awards have been complemented by lav­ ish media coverage. In the past two years, his now fa­ mous visage has graced the covers of such publications as Jazz Times and Jazz Educa­ tion Journal, the prestigious journal of the International Association for Jazz Educa­ tion. His 21 albums as a lead­ er, including 19 for Concord Picante, have established him as the most artistically consistent and popular Latin jazz artists in the world, bar none. His touring schedule takes him from coast-to-coast in the United States and from Japan to Europe to satisfy the hunger of his rapidly growing international fan base. Not bad for a Chicano kid who was one of 11 children born into a Mexican-Ameri­ can family in Laredo, Texas. Growing up in Southern Cali­ fornia, he was nurtured by the twin music influences of tropical Latin music, includ­ ing Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito, Santamaria and Tjader, and the R&B sounds that dominated the radio air­ waves of the day. He became fascinated with conga drum­ ming and was determined to make the Afro-Cuban rhyth­ mic style his own. The chance of a lifetime came along in 1975 when he as asked to join vibraphonist Tjader's popu­ lar Latin jazz group. "I was very pound and very strong, and I was so much into being with Cal, it was and honor-a dream come true for me," he recalls of his years with Tjad­ er. "Mongo had always been my favorite conga drummer, so I approached it in the way Mongo would have. He played strong and hard and very se­ riously. I went into every gig with Cal with that in mind." Of course, Poncho is always thinking of the next recording session and where he wants to take his music. With Out of Sight in the bank, he's dream­ ing of the next session, and fans can be sure it will be as tight, funky and danceableexploding with his signature jazzy riffs and sultry tropical rhythms. Tickets to the July 16th performance by the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band are $18-$25 for adults, $10-$16 for students, and $5-$10 for children ages 12 and under. For additional information or to order tickets, call the Far­ thing Auditorium Box Office at 800.841.2787 or 262.4046 in the Boone area. Box Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are also available online at: www.oca.appstate. edu. On June 13, 1999, the India­ napolis Symphony premiered his latest work. Eulogy for a Dream. This work, based on the speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a tremendous success and was broadcast nationally on the National Public Radio pro­ gram Performance Today. The late "William Warfield of Porgy and Bess fame narrated the North Carolina premiere to enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim in January 2002. Tickets to the July 19th performance are $18-$25 for adults, $10-$16 for students, and $5-$10 for children ages 12 and under. For additional information or to order tickets, call the Far­ thing Auditorium Box Office at 800.841.2787 or 262.4046 in the Boone area. Box Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are also available on­ line at: www.oca.appstate.edu. An Appalachian Summer tradition: North Carolina Symphony Pops Connect Every Room To Great Entertainment And Save Up To $400 A Year! Workshops for all ages An Appalachian Summer sstival will again offer a ynamic Visual Arts Worklop Series, to be presenti by the Community Art chool of Appalachian State niversity's Turchin Center ir the Visual Arts. Worklops will be offered over le course of the festival, :heduled for July, 2005. All workshops will be eld at the Turchin Center, icated at 423 West King treet, Boone. For details, r to register for one of le workshops, please call 28.262.3017. The following workshops ill be offered in July: July 18-22 Art Camp for Teens: "Metal-smithing: Form + olor = Product" Begins Monday through Friday, 9 m — 4 pm, Turchin Center This workshop begins •ith basic metal-smithing kills and ends with several orks of art. Participants •ill complete a variety of rojects, including a ring, endant, and brooch. July 25-29 Art Camp for -12 year olds: "Bookmaking— Book and aper Arts for Kids" Begins Monday through Friday, 9 m - 4 pm, Turchin Center This art camp uses works n display in the Turchin Center as a springboard for creativity. Participants will enjoy designing and making several styles of handmade artist books. Registration fees: $100 for Turchin Center mem­ bers; $125 for non-members. All supplies included; preregistration required. Workshops for Adults: July 18 and 20 Young at Art Art Workshop for Adults Monday and Wednesday, 10 am - 12 noon, TCVA This program focuses on the center's current exhi­ bitions, but also addresses topics selected by workshop participants and leaders. Programs free to those over 60 and $5 for all others. Pre-registration required. July 27-29 Waxing Poetic! Adult En­ caustic Workshop Begins Wednesday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm Join regional art­ ists Vae Hamilton and Jane Harrison as they explore the materials and methods as­ sociated with the practice of encaustic. • • Registration fees: $100 for Turchin Center mem­ bers; $125 for non-members. All supplies included; pre- registration required. Lunch and Learn Noon - 1 pm, Wednesdays throughout the festival Turchin Center Free and Open to the Pub­ lic; Guests invited to bring a bag lunch. July 6 "Glazing Over... Investigat­ ing Contemporary Ceram­ ics" July 13 "Glassy Eyed... Investigating Con­ temporary Glass" July 20 Exploring the New \Ving July 27 Artists-inResidence Stephen Hendee and Julianne Swartz Express Yourself! Work­ shop Tuesday, July 19, 10-12, TCVA Workshop for developmentally disabled adults and teens, which provides an opportunity for participants to experience the fun and creativity of making art. Free; Limited spaces available. Pre-registratioin required. 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In year old memo written in other words, if this memo is another country. But it authentic (and no one in our demands that, putting aside government has questioned politics, the U.S. House of it so far), British intelli­ Representatives investigate gence stated as a fact (not whether or not the Bush an opinion) that as early Administration betrayed the as the summer of 2002, the United States—and wheth­ Bush Administration was er, as its head, George W. twisting the facts to justify Bush should be impeached. its already-made decision: On May 1, 2005, The invade Iraq. If that state­ Sunday Times of London ment is true, then George W. published a secret British Bush lied to the American government memo that people and to Congress recorded a top-level meet­ about his reasons for invad­ ing on July 23, 2002. This ing Iraq.The blood of almost meeting involved Prime 1,900 young Americans and Minister Tony Blair and 100,000 and more Iraqis is his top military, foreign and on his hands. It is time for the U.S. legal advisors. There was House of Representatives also an individual whose identity is so secret that to stop acting like a puppy even this memo only calls dog that rolls over and him (or her) "C." It is prob­ plays dead when its master ably safe to assume this is speaks. It has reached that the head of British intel­ point, thus deserting its post—as a check and bal­ ligence. The key paragraph in this ance to the executive and memo covers "C'"s report. It judicial branches—at this critical moment in history. states: The Democrats of the "C reported on his recent talks in Washington. There late 1990s were wrong to was a perceptible shift in keep Bill Clinton in office attitude. Military action when he should have been was now seen as inevita­ impeached for perjury. The ble. Bush wanted to remove Republicans of this decade Saddam, through military will make a similar, greviaction, justified by the con­ ous error if they permit par­ junction of terrorism and tisanship to prevent a thor­ WMD. But the intelligence ough investigation of the Downing Street memo and and facts were being fixed what it means. If innocent around the policy. The NSC had no patience with the of altering facts to fit policy, UN route, and no enthusi­ George W. Bush deserves asm for publishing material to have his name cleared. on the Iraqi regime's record. If guilty, then he is clearly There was little discussion unfit—as was his predeces­ in Washington of the after­ sor—to be entrusted with math after military action." the nation's highest office. And the blood of our dead Let us emphasize this and maimed soldiers cries one line: "But the intelli­ gence and facts were being out for the truth. PC** IT BOTHER YOU THAT 60VNE P6*U WU UNDERSTAND TUL* WOYIE BETTER TUAN TH9V DO UA. AMIVTARY Pos To the Editor; Most reaction to Bush's speeches involves deciphering what he said. Presidents used to say stuff and people came away knowing what had just happened. You know, "reduce government waste" or "health care for the children" or "Sad­ dam has massive stockpiles of sarin gas" or some other lie, but a lie you could hold onto. Now it's meaningless gas like 'exporting democracy." Bush is so in step with business that he explains ideas as manufac­ tured goods. "Spreading lib­ erty" for him is like spreading cream cheese. The problem isn't that Bush is vague, or signals an imperi­ alist agenda that has already been in place for years. It isn t even that he's completely re­ Hitler prospered from condi­ effect. vised his excuse for war in Iraq While some of the giant, tions like ours of obedient me­ for a happily forgetful public. U.S. corporations and selected dia and misinformed, panicky The problem with Bush's lec­ industries may have profited tures is that they simply aren't public. It's hard not to be disgust­ from NAFTA, its overall effect true, and make no sense. It's ed. We are an immensely ig­ was to speed up the flow of U.S. total manure from start to fin­ rate friends do business. "America will not impose norant people being robbed of jobs and industry to foreign ish. our own style of government our reputation and our money countries. Since NAFTA was "Across the generations, we on the unwilling." by sociopath leaders with the established, 780,000 American have proclaimed the impera­ Here Bush shows his igno­ aid of a submissive, pander­ textile workers have been left tive of self-government, be­ ing press. The President an­ jobless. And, as we all know, cause no one is fit to be a mas­ rance of history. "We felt the unity and fel­ nounces a policy of preemp­ Ashe County is experiencing ter, and no one deserves to be lowship of our nation when tive war against, say, half the yet another NAFTA "disaster" a slave. Advancing these ideals freedom came under attack, world, based on false premises with the closing of the local is the mission that created our and our response came like and holy appointment, and our Oldham plant, leaving many nation." Bush a single hand over a single media acts like an American families in our community Not true. Half the nation heart. And we can feel that Pravda. Ready for more Bush? without a job! rode to riches on the backs of same unity and pride when­ Now information on the slaves. Our forefathers owned ever America acts for good, Craig Dudley dangers CAFTA poses for our them and had little trouble and the victims of disaster economy and our national with the idea. Nether does are given hope, and the unjust independence can be found Bush, who is trying to bully encounter justice, and the cap­ online at www.STOPCAFTA. his party into granting Mexi­ tives are set free." Bush com. I urge all Americans to cans quasi-legal, second-class That "captives set free" line learn more about CAFTA and status in order to create a is too much. We're building per­ to get involved in opposing it. legal source for cheap labor. manent jails for "detainees", The job you save may be our They said the south would rise without counsel or visitation To the Editor; own! again, and they were right. Last night, June 30, the The CAFTA Trade Bill now "it is the policy of the Unit­ rights, or charges.We're throw­ U.S. Senate voted, 54 for and ing these people in jail forever, moves to the U.S. Congress to ed States to seek and sup­ without trying them, and most 45 against, passage of the be voted on soon, (by about port the growth of democratic so-called Central American July 21). NOW is the time to movements and institutions in of qs don't really seem to give Free Trade Agreement let ALL our North Carolina a damn. Discussions about tor­ every nation and culture, with ture these days seem to hinge (CAFTA), with both Senators representatives in Congress the ultimate goal of ending on the question of whether Dole and Burr voting FOR know that you are not buying tyranny in our world." Bush torture works or how it hurts CAFTA! American workers, the so-called "free trade" Not true. Bush's America businessmen and women and does not oppose tyranny. Mili­ us in the public relations area, anyone concerned about the argument used to promote with hardly a stray thought as CAFTA. And that you are not tary dictatorships that are to whether it makes us clearly independence of our nation about to let them trade away willing to play ball have al­ should be very concerned your job and our nation's ways been among America's evil. It is clear that torture is a matter of policy in this ad­ about CAFTA. independence! favorite partners. We regularly CAFTA would extend Please telephone them at work to overthrow democrati­ ministration. The denials only NAFTA-style "free trade" by cally elected leaders who are serve to pacify those who are expanding the NAFTA trade 202-224-3121 and request they vote against CAFTA. unwilling to sell off their as­ most determined not to know bloc to include Guatemala, Representatives Virginia sets and screw over their peo­ the truth. El Salvador, Bush has no idea how the Honduras, Foxx, Walter Jones and Rep. ple. If you don't already know world works or believes his Nicaragua, and the Dominican Mclntire have all indicated this stuff, you're not alone. Our Republic. Officials in industries actual national history is not fairytale version. Freedom's that would be most adversely they will vote against CAFTA. on the march, and tyranny Call them and thank them for taught. Our national habit of affected by CAFTA, such as their strong stand in opposition removing weak foreign leaders better look out 'cause God's on textiles and sugar, have already and imposing military dicta­ our side and we're gonna rain sounded an alarm. However, to CAFTA. torships has continued under some hot, flammable freedom there is no limit to the number Virginia Phillips Bush. He has been happy to on them. The Europeans find of businesses and jobs that Jefferson tolerate tyranny in countries Bush's religious and fascist would be "outsourced" (sent like Pakistan, Saudi Arabia language suggestive of some­ abroad) once CAFTA goes into and Kuwait, wnere ma tui puana ivuwaiv, where his corpo- one they'd • - just as soon forget. - 7 - 7 -05 Letters to the Editor CAFTA New book looks back at our nation's birth year Jefferson Member: (USPS 441-810) N.C. Press Association Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. 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When George Washington, in a spifly uniform of buff and blue, sitting his horse with a grace uncommon .even among Virginians vain about their horsemanship, arrived outside Boston in July 1775 to assume command of the American rebel­ lion, he was aghast. When he got a gander at his troops, mostly New Englanders, his reaction was akin to the Duke of Wellington's assessment of his troops, many of them the sweepings of Britain's slums, during the Peninsular War: "I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they terrify me." You think today's red state/blue state antagonism is unprecedented? Washington thought New Englanders "exceeding dirty and nasty." He would not have disputed the British Gen. John Burgoyne's descrip­ tion of the Americans besieging Boston as "a rabble in arms." A rabble that con­ sumed, by one sober estimate, a bottle of rum per man each day. If, in the autumn of 1775, a council of Washington's officers had not restrained him from a highly risky amphibious attack on Boston across the shallow Back Bay, there might never have been a Declaration of Independence. If a young officer, Henry Knox, had not had the ingenuity to con­ ceive, and the tenacity to execute, a plan for dragging captured mortars, some weigh­ ing a ton, and cannon, some weighing 2 1/2 tons, the 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain to the Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston, the British might have fought and won, rather than evacuating the city. If, after the disastrous Battle of Brooklyn, the first great battle of the war, a fog had not allowed 9,000 of Washington's soldiers to escape across the East River, the war might have effectively ended less than two months after the Docl&rdtion So says David McCullough in his new book "1776," a birthday card to his country on this Independence Day."Ingratitude," he Using narrative history to refute his­ has said elsewhere, "is a shabby failing," toricism, McCullough's two themes in and he writes to "1776" are that things could have turned inspire gratitude for out very differently and that individuals what a few good men, of character can change the destinies of and one great one, nations. There is a thirst for both themes did in the nation's in this country, which is in a less-than-festive frame of mind on this birthday. It is, Year One. What British his­ therefore, serendipitous that "1776," with torian George Otto 1.35 million copies already in print, sits TrevelyEui said of atop the New York Times best-seller list on the December 1776 Independence Day. George Will But, then, serendipity has often attend­ Battle of Trenton, which may have ed the Fourth of July. That day is the saved the Revolution, could be said of all birthday of Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804), the events—defeats redeemed by skillful arguably the father of American literature. retreats, and a few victories—of that year: And of Stephen Foster (1826), arguably the "It may be doubted whether so small a father of American music. And—saving number of men ever employed so short a the most luminous for last—of the sainted space of time with greater and more last­ Calvin Coolidge (1872), who oversaw a 45 percent increase in America's production ing effects upon the history of the world." What is history? The study of it—and of ice cream. So, this July read McCullough. Perhaps the making of it, meaning politics— changed for the worse when, in the 19th by the light of a sparkler. century, history became History. When, that is, history stopped being the record of fascinating contingencies—political, intel­ lectual, social, economic—that produced the present. History became instead a The editorial page of the Jefferson realm pf necessity. The idea that History Post is available, free of charge, for is a proper noun, denoting an autonomous readers to express their views. All it process unfolding a predetermined future takes is a letter to the editor. The sub­ in accordance with laws mankind cannot ject of the letters should be a matter amend, is called historicism. That doctrine of community interest and should be discounts human agency, reducing even limited to 700 words. large historical figures to playthings of Letters must be signed with an vast impersonal forces. McCullough knows address and phone number for veri­ better. fication purposes. Only the writer's Solid, unpretentious narrative history name and community will be pub­ such as"1776" satisfies the healthy human lished. Letters must not be libelous thirst for a ripping good story. McCullough and no poetry will be accepted for says that E.M. Forster, the novelist, effi­ publication. ciently defined a story: If you are told that Please address: To the Editor, the king died and then the queen died, that Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West is a sequence of events. If you are told that Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to the1 king died and then the queen died of jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. grief, that is a story that elicits empathy. Express your views �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Summer Parks off to great start West Jefferson aldermen back access road to attract business On Wednesday, June 8, Family Central opened its doors to 4-H Summer Parks and over 225 school age youth. Ever since opening day the children have been busy with a variety of ac­ tivities such as field trips to: the Frescoes, Ashe County Cheese Plant, Mt. Jeffer­ son State Park, and New River Zoo. Weekly trips to the swimming pool at Ashe County Middle School have quickly become the most popular activity for youth. When youth are not busy traveling Ashe County high­ ways they enjoy hands-on experiential learning activi­ ties and organized games at Family Central. Older youth have been involved in a Leadership Camp called DAHTED (Do A Hard Thing Everyday) led by Mike Tasso, 4-H Program Assistant, 9th grade TRAC Coordinator and Dru Thomp­ son, 4-H Program Assistant, SOS. In these classes youth are challenged to do an emo­ tional and physical activity everyday in order to develop their full potential as lead­ ers and positive role models. Middle age youth have been a part of the TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) Project, a preventative class that teaches about the risk of tobacco use. Callie Yates from Ashe County Schools has provided instruction for this project. Pat Morrison, Art Teacher at Ashe County High School, has the younger children engaged in art proj- by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Photo courtesy of 4-H Getting ready for another fun day at Summer Parks. ects that will be displayed at Jefferson Station. The staff at 4-H Sum­ mer Parks is quality trained staff that has undergone over 30 hours of training and is required to have pre­ vious experience working with youth. Ashe County 4H would like to welcome An­ drea Lambert, Jessica Beckworth, Jennifer White, Eric Houck, Jada Weaver, Hunter Yancey, Sarah Hash, Dru Thompson, and Mike Tasso to the 4-H Summer Parks staff. Those staff returning include Joe Cochrane, Shei­ la Blevins, Rita Brown, Pat Taylor, Damian Kelleher, Linda Blackburn, Jennifer Miller, Rebekah Sullivan, Danessa Pollard, Jeremy Casey, Heather Neaves, Tif­ fany Benge, Lori Robinson, Patty Richardson, and Buffy Elliott. North Carolina Coopera­ tive Extension, Ashe County 4-H has successfully oper­ ated 4-H Summer Parks for over 20 years. 4-H Summer Parks is a youth develop­ ment program that not only provides a safe and nurtur­ ing place for youth to be dur­ ing summer break but also a place to make new friends. The program is a licensed day camp through the Divi­ sion of Child Development. If you would like more information concerning 4-H Summer Parks or other 4-H opportunities please call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office at 336-2192650. (ETJ) up to one mile beyond the town's boundary to take in the proposed site on Glen Bare Road, and to enact an ordinance of their own re­ garding polluting industries. Public hearings on those is­ sues were scheduled to take place Monday evening. Gwynita Steele, a resident Opposed to the proposed as­ phalt plant, said people have discovered Ashe County and its beauty, and that the county needs to protect that beauty. She said she appreciates the commissioners taking both sides of the issue into consid­ eration because the county is growing and needs asphalt to maintain the roads as well as protection of the scenic beauty, neighborhoods and resources. such an improvement from what we had, and wonderful for patients and their families, too. There is new space for the nurses to work, and the new monitoring system will al­ low us to see things from our home or office to keep a check on our patients." The monitoring system is part of a telemetry monitor­ ing system newly installed throughout the hospital, al­ lowing for monitoring of pa­ tients from central nurses stations, from other depart­ ments, and from a physician's home or office. "This is new to the birth­ ing unit," said Thore. "Previ­ ously, staff had to come into the room to check the monitor for the mother and baby. Now the mothers and babies are connected from all the rooms to tfye nurses' station where they can monitor vital signs on a screen." Thore added that the birth­ ing center is secured with re­ stricted access for the safety of mother and baby. The baby stays with the mother in her room at all times unless mom needs a break, and then the baby can go to the nursery that is inside the birthing center. "It means a lot to us for this new birthing center to be named after Mrs. Vannoy because of her love for the community," said Dr. Chan Badger. "She would be proud of this center bearing her name. It is a tremendous honor for us, and an asset for the community, to have such a wonderful facility. I especially want to thank the Foundation for their work in raising the funds to build this birthing center, the Vannoy family and the community for their generous donations. It's a state-of-the-art facility with a state-of-the-art monitoring system, just what the physi­ cians wanted." "I'm excited about the first few deliveries," Dr. Badger added. "Word of mouth will filter out and from the visits, people will say, 'Wow! How nice it is!' We have a lot of deliveries planned, 16 this month, so we will break it in good." Asphalt continued from front page at both last Tuesday and Fri­ day's meetings of the county commissioners. They do not want an asphalt plant or oth­ er polluting industry in their neighborhood and so close to Mount Jefferson State Park. When Blackburn came be­ fore the Jefferson Board of Aldermen with his request, the board voted to seek an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen followed the county commissioners last week in adopting a resolution asking the Department of Transpor­ tation to build a turn lane ac­ cess road for a large business interested in locating just out­ side the town's borders. The resolution notes the in­ terest of a business offering 85 jobs and a $15 million invest­ ment in the community, that would be located on 27 acres adjacent to town limits, which is along Mount Jefferson Road near Wal-Mart. Town Manager Ken McFa- dyen said he does not know who owns the property in question and there has been no official confirmation of a business on that site. Approv­ al of the resolution, he said, shows local support for this requested turn lane. The resolution states that "whereas West Jefferson's eco­ nomic future is based upon commercial development, job creation and private invest­ ment in the community; and the Town of West Jefferson recognizes the importance of transportation infrastructure in commercial development possibilities, and the potential development needs turn lane access from US Highway 221 immediately north of the in­ tersection of NC Highway 163, the board of aldermen encour­ age the Department of Trans­ portation to allow turn lane access as described." As with the county's resolu­ tion on the same request, this resolution will be sent to the DOT for a hopefully quick re­ sponse. In other business, the board of aldermen voted to spend $15,000 from the water/sewer fund to help in extending town water and sewer to eight lots in the new Lo-Wa Subdivision, a seven-acre development south of the downtown area. Relay continued from front page Millan. Votes can be cast at Hardee's restaurant in Jef­ ferson, Brinegar's Service in Crumpler, Ashe County Mo­ tors in West Jefferson and the Ashe County Sheriff's Office in Jefferson. For additional information, call Julia Houck at 982-3893. The Luminaria ceremony will be held at dusk on the Friday evening of the Relay, and is a time to celebrate those who have survived can­ cer and remember those who have lost their lives to cancer. A candle is bagged and the name of a survivor or one lost to cancer is put on the out­ side of the bag. The bags line the track and are lit at dusk. The name on each luminary is read during the ceremony. The cost of a luminary is Vacation Bible School at West Jefferson Elementary School $10. Anyone interested in join­ ing a team or purchasing a luminary can call co-chairs Jennings Gray at 246-9100 or Mickie Jones at 246-7422 or 246-3146. They are look­ ing to reach a goal of $55,000 this year in the fight against cancer. Media Center Saturday, J u l y 1 6 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cookout at 5:00 p.m. presented by Ashe CountyWorship Center Pastor Chuck Call Center continued from front page big price tag, but plans were moving ahead when the Vannoy family made a very gener­ ous donation to the hospital. It was made in honor of Mrs. Wilma Christine Witherspoon Vannoy, who passed away last year. Her husband, James R. Vannoy, passed away in 2002. They were the parents of four children, Eddie, Mark, Tim and Penny. The Vannoy fam­ ily has always been generous supporters of the hospital so the new birthing center was named in honor of Mrs. Wil­ ma Vannoy. A large wooden plaque outside the new cen­ ter bears Mrs. Vannoy's like­ ness along with a biographi­ cal inscription and beautiful copper letters announcing The Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center. "The Vannoy family; how very instrumental they were in making this a reality," said AMH Chief Operating Officer Joe Thore. "The donation they made is so generous to the hospital and to the communi­ ty. Without the generous do­ nations from the Vannoy fam­ ily and so many others in the community, we wouldn't have this beautiful birthing center. We had a quality facility with excellent services before, but this is such an enhancement. Our hospital is 30 years old, but you wouldn't know that by looking at it. We have been aggressive in updating and continuing to improve the fa­ cility." The physicians and staff are very excited about the new birthing center, said Dr. Vick­ ie Ingledue. "We will continue doing what we've been doing, but with a much improved fa­ cility, which is so nice for the family and for the commu­ nity. And we're so proud of it being named for Mrs. Vannoy. She was a patient of ours for many years." Dr. Ingledue said she is glad the new birthing center will be open for business be­ fore her fellow physician, Dr. Melinda Wonsick, has her first child, expected to arrive on July 28 and be delivered by Dr. Ingledue. "I think it's going to be great," said Dr. Wonsick. "I get to try it both ways, as a pa­ tient and as a physician. Its C f L<JZ X t a E ly ci i <0«r Family C o , i »ty> s history? Omz± Owned and operated by Lucian & Patricia Jordan sassd to is fib announce. that (XT £ k aos moos,d to our dVsw e^Modsh oms at out dVsixr Jdocation ! We've moved to our new location, at 589 South Main Street in Jefferson, on the four lane between the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson. OUR NEW MODEL, THE JEFFERSON, WILL BE OPEN FOR YOU TO VISIT ON JULY 5TH, 2005 WE WILL HAVE OUR OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 16, 2005 FROM 10:00 AM TIL 4100 PM. \ You'll want your jmmly remembered in the new iyoj. Sis he County Cultural Museum Temporarily located directly across the street from the 1904 Courthouse. Opening July lyd as part oj the 1904 Courthouse Manual Summer Hdarty ( Bring y o u r family memorabilia a n d pictures, either on loan or as a gift. Taking items Monday, Wednesday or Friday From 11:00-2:00 Or for special appointment, call Warren Pitts, 982-4835 fit A Representative from AF Bank will be on hand during the Open House to provide financing for your Dream Home! We will also have other homes available for you to tour as well. These Homes are on the market for sale, brochures available. You are cordially invited to join our festivities as we celebrate our new home with an old fashioned cookout. While you Ye here, register to win a great door prize! 580 South Main Street Jefferson. North Carolina 28640 Office: 336-846-1346 Fax: 336-846-1329 E-mail: Homes@skybest.com Weh: RiverchaseHomes.com �Play Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS Tips for a favorite summer sport Husky football workouts begin Husky Football Summer Workouts There are 16 workouts scheduled for this summer. Players are expected to make 13 of those workouts. Any number of workouts less than 13 must be made up at the beginning of the season before a player will be eligible to participate in a scrimmage or a game. Also, any days missed at the beginning of the season due to the lack of a physical will subtract from workouts a giveil player actually did attend. For instance, if a player makes 13 workouts but shows up the first day without a physical, then that player would go back to 12 workouts and will owe an extra workout. Making Up Workouts At the beginning of the season, we will begin practices as normal. This year we begin on August 1. After practice, play­ ers owing workouts will spin the "Wheel of Fortune" to deter­ mine what their extra work will be to make up the workout they missed. If a player makes no workouts, then they must do this for 13 consecutive days. (Possibly more if they show up without a physical) Workout Dates There are 4 workout dates in June and 12 in July. All work­ outs are 5:30-8:00pm except for July 28. You will also have three dates to use as makeup dates. Therefore, you actually have 19 opportunities to get 13 workouts. It is suggested, however, that you not use the makeup dates unless absolutely necessary. Skill development will not be done on those dates. Makeup dates will also be in the morning instead of the after­ noon. The Workouts The workouts will consist of lifting, conditioning, and skill development. You will notice from the calendar that each workout will have a focus (Offense or Defense). The offensive coaches will conduct the offensive workouts and the defensive coaches will conduct the defensive workouts. Tardies/Early Dismissals Players will have 1 tardy OR 1 early dismissal from a work­ out and it must be less than one hour. Any other tardies or early dismissals will result in the workout not counting. Substitutions If a player participates in a 7 on 7 tournament or activ­ ity with the team, then that can be substituted for a workout. Also, if a player participates in a one-day camp specific to their position (e.g. Lineman Camp) then that can be substituted for a workout as well. Rewards All players who finish with 13 or more workouts will get a team T-shirt on July 28. The workout on that day will be from 4:30-6:00pm and we will have a cookout at 7:00 for all players and parents to celebrate the kickoff of the season. Addition­ ally, if a player makes 16 of 16 scheduled workouts, then we will feed you steak at that cookout. Everyone else will have hotdogs. Final Thoughts As you can see, we want to do a better job of planning our off-season activities for football. We want to get more out of you, demand more of ourselves, and hopefully by doing those things we can be more competitive next season. Every year brings about the opportunity to do something special and create memories that will last a lifetime. For two years we have been on the edge of something truly special. This year, let's take that next step and move our football program to the NEXT LEVEL!! Go Huskies! The Football Staff WORKOUT SCHEDULE JULY 2005 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday July 11, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense July 12, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense July 13, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 14, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 15, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up July 18,5:30-8:00pm, Defense July 19,5:30-8:00pm, Defehse July 20, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 21, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 22, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up July 25, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense July 26, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense July 27, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 28, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 29, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up Photos by Shane Hopkins Indoors and out, the "Boys of Fall," the 2005 Huskies' football teams, are hard at work at Ashe County High School, working out to get in shape for the coming season. Summer Hoops Classic Summer sports camps In the third annual Husky Summer Hoops Classic, the freshman/JV com­ bined team entered the tourney as a replacement for a school that was un­ able to attend. The varsity squad lost to Alexander Central in round 1, then defeated St. Stephens in a late 4th quarter come­ back rally in the second round. They were defeated by Rockingham in their last game to place sixth over­ all. The freshman/JV unit fell to Watau­ ga's varsity team by only 4 points in the opening round, and were defeated by Rockingham in round two, but had an amazing win over St. Stephens in the final contest to take seventh place. Ashe County High School Athletics Updated 2005 Summer Camp Schedule $45 pre-registration $60.00 July 14-17 JV/Varsity Volleyball Team Camp at UNC-Greensboro Husky Volleyball Camp Directed by: John Roberts Grades 3-5 from 9:00 - 12:00 Grades 6-8 from 1:00 - 4:00 July 24-29 JV/Varsity Soccer Team Camp at Wingate Registration will be held the first day of camp in the lobby of Ashe County Middle School. Wrestling campers will be provided an opportunity to go swimming. There will be certified lifeguards on duty. This is a great opportunity to meet your middle school friends and teammates. £• 4 4 ^ i Sjd Carpenter ,ooks game agalnst st Photo by Shane Hopkins to score jn the varsity team's Stephens. July 11-14 High Country Soccer Camp Directed by: Richard Gill Rising 4th graders thru rising 9th graders Ashe County Middle School Camps Rising Stars Wrestling Camp 9:00am—12:00pm @ ACMS *For more information contact Lew Mullinax (8779290) �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005 SPORTS ' V > Ld "C-:_ V'- «fi;i ' . i Photo by Shane Hopkins This member of the 9-10 All Stars was at bat last week against an Alleghany team. The hometown boys won easily. Softball schedule Advantage Thursday, July 14 7 (A) Sherrie Hodges vs Gambill Oil 7 (B) Mountain Advantage vs Little Angels Tuesday, July 12 7 (A) Little Angels vs 8 (A) Little Angels vs Sherrie Hodges Dr. Pepper 8 (B) Dr. Pepper vs 7 (B) Gambill Oil vs Mountain Advantage Mountain Advantage 8 (A) Gambill Oil vs Tuesday, July 19 Little Angels Double Elimination 8 (B) Sherrie Hodges vs Mountain Tournament Begins Ashe C o u n t y Parks and Recreation Men's Softball Schedule Eflik Highlands Union Ban 7 Quick loan approval on... Photo by Shane Hopkins Sean Taylor and his team, Mike's Mufflers, are making a lateseason run for the number one spot in the Tuesday Summer League at Cardinal Lanes. Battling for first Subscribe today to the • home • construction • auto • business • personal loans Highlands Union Bank Loan Office 08B S. Jefferson Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336.846.1044 www.hubank.com Jefferson Post Call J oEvelyn at 846-7164 Faces you know ...People you trust.' All Summer Clearance i s — : 1/2 OFF 1/2 1/2 1/2 MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Discover Accepted �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy ^CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 140-Help Wanted Director/Coordinator, 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization Will provide overall leadership in accord­ ance with the direction, policies, and objectives of the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Board of Directors. Will report to the president and executive committee of the Board. 260-Garage/Yard Sales KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only S5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires. Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent House For Rent Lansing area, Quiet/Peaceful in the country with paved road. 3BR- 2 Upstairs, 1 Downstairs. 1 BA. Laundry Rm, W/D, Fridge. Stove, Dishwasher, microwave, wrap around porch, deck on back. Partially furnished. Prefer couple. 336-384-3564. Will provide leadership Tuesday's paper 1 time $9.50 for fund raising and (Friday 9:00 am) public relations 2 times — $15.00 Friday's paper Westview Terrace program. Works with (Wednesday Apartments the Fund raising Copy along with on 4th St. in West 9:00 am) Committee to establish payment have to be Jefferson. One and two in our office by fund raising strategy BR apts available. these deadlines: IMPORTANT and assists with Rents are based on implementation. Will INFORMATION 350-Wanted to income. Apartments represent the Tues. paper No later Buy Or Swap are carpeted, central In the case of an error 1904 Ashe Courthouse then -Frl. 9 am heat/air, w/d connec­ on our part, credit will Preservation Frl. paper - No later GRUBB tions and energy effi­ be given for the first then -Wed. 9 am Organization to inter­ cient. Applicants must LOGGING incorrect run only. The ested communities, apply in person at the Jefferson Post Is not churches, foundations, Two inch space for Wants to buy large on-site office. Apt. 6-A. responsible for in­ ciyic leaders, agencies, the above costs. or small tracts of Office hours are Moncorrect copy submitted etc.: and provide visibil­ timber. ALSO: Thurs 4:30 - 6:30 pm. by the advertiser ity of the 1904 Court­ Land with or 290-Horses & Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call or for typographical house Preservation without timber. (336) 246-4757. Rental Livestock errors which do not Organization in the Call: Jim Grubb Assistance is assigned lessen the value of the surrounding area. Will For Sale: Appaloosa based upon availability 336-877-2330 coordinate these ad. Gelding, 5 yrs old. and need. Section 8 activities with board . WANT TO BUY For more information, welcomed. Equal members. Will report Mail orders should be SAWED LOCUST call 336-977-9309. Opportunity Housing. regularly to the board sent with payment to: POSTS. staying fully informed For Sale: Registered 385-9031 460-Mobile of the activities of the Classified Advertising Appaloosa Mare, The Jefferson Post board and it's Homes for Rent 6 years old. Call 370-Cars/Vans PO Box 808 committees . Will serve 336-977-9309 for 2 BR/2BA on Private for Sale West Jefferson, NC as communication link more info. Lot. All appliances, 28694 between various $375 plus security committees and to the For Sale: Registered • 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, deposit. 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Must Mobile home in East CLASSIFIEDS. have verifiable work 4-Wheelers 30-Special Jefferson. 2 BR. 2 BA, experience in these CD Collection: no pets. $400.00 Notices A.T.V areas. 50 Country, Rock, Popmonth plus sec. dep. Big Red If you have left Mostly greatest hits. 846-3781 For Sale Education: Associate pictures with us $100. Call for list of In good shape. degree minimum, 4 RENTERS WANTED!! PLEASE remember to CD's. 3 Wheeler year degree preferred. 336-838-5311 come in and pick 336-977-9459 Will accept similar work them up. MOTORCYCLES/ 490-Houses/ experience as a FOR SALE: ATVs/SCOOTERS substitute for Apts. for Sale Scroll Saw with THANK YOU Cash Paid for Used On education. This is a Jefferson Post Attachments & stand and Off-Road 3 BR/2 BA, den, living part time position, (like new); 48" sander PUBLISHER S NOTICE: Motorcycles and ATVs room, screened in requiring 20 hours of with stand: Baker's All real estate advertising Call Boone Action porch, 500' deck, fully work weekly. Pay rate In this newspaper Is sub­ Rack (New, Still in Box) Cycles furnished. $54,995. ject to the Fair Housing Act to be negotiated, length and misc. Other items. which makes it illegal to 828-297-7400 Home: 910-457-5937 of employment Call 336-982-4183 advertise any preferences. or Cell: 919-619-4475 depends on negotiated Limitation or discrimination before based on race, color, 430-Rooms, contract. Pay includes 9:00 P.M. FOR SALE BY religion, sex. handicap, travel experises as Apts., Houses financial status or national OWNER necessary. HotTub For SaleUt oiiqm Includes children un For Rent Jefferson-Sunnyside 1 dei the age of 16 living with Other qualifications . parents or legal custodians, Should have pregnant women A people experience in non-profit securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ administration, Should paper will no! knowingly have ability to speak accept any advertising for publicly, Should have legal estate which Is in violation of the law. Our excellent skills in readers are here by relating to people in informed that all dwellings business, religion, advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal political and tourism opportunity basis. To com­ opportunities. plain ot discrimination call Ability to write clearly HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Familiarity with Ashe The toll-telephone number County and the for the hearing Impaired Is 1904 Ashe Courthouse 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Male Beagle Lost Near Low Gap Road. Missing for 2 weeks. Call 982-6974 Lost Sheltle Answers to the name Jake. Last seen July 1st on HWY 16 in Mouth of Wilson area on Holly Bridge Rd. 276-579-4581 or 276-768-7902 MISSING Male Lab from residence on Hwy 163. Wearing leather collar w(th Gold Plate, Answers to Lucas. Reward offered. 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Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service v RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals I Denver A. Carpenter will no longer be re­ sponsible for any debts except my own. This 24th Day of June 2005 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 04 SP 115 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF KENNETH H. BENNETT and wife. CAROLYN BENNETT TO DANIEL J. PARK. Trustee AS RECORDED IN BOOK 00299 AT PAGE 1980 OF THE ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY 1195-Legals 1195-Legals and wife. Bennett. OF SALE Pursuant to an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court and under and by the virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovedeed of referenced trust and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements there­ in contained and, pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, the under­ signed Trustee will ex­ pose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:30 P.M. on July 19, 2005 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, situated in ASHE County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That tract of land con­ taining 9 acres and 21 poles, more or less, described in and con­ veyed by that certain deed from Dr. J. E. Barton, Executor of Ambrose Barker, de­ ceased, to D. W. Ham, dated 24 April 1911, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book K-1, at page 510, to which recorded deed refer­ ence is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said tract. Carolyn The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree­ ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representa­ tion or warranty relating to the title or any physi­ cal, environmental, health or safety condi­ tions existing in, on, at or relating to the prop­ erty being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabil­ ities arising out of or in ahy way relating to such condition ex­ pressly are disclaimed. This sale is made sub­ ject to all prior liens and encumbrances and taxes and unpaid assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure for paying, if any. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the . bid or seven " hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expira­ tion of the statutory up­ set period, all remain­ ing amounts are imme­ diately due and owing. The date of this Notice That tract of land con­ is May 25, 2005. taining 2 acres and 107 poles, described in and Daniel J. Park, Trustee conveyed by that cer­ Post Office Box 557 tain deed from Lou V. Elkin, North Carolina Bowers, Paul Bowers 28621 and wife, Cora Bowers, (336) 835-2166 et al, to D. W. Ham and wife, Lucinda Ham, NOTICE TO dated 12 September CREDITORS 1944, and of record in the Ashe County Public Having qualified as Registry in Book G-3, Administratrix of the at page 93, to which re­ estate of Doughton E. corded deed reference Poe deceased, late of is hereby made for a Ashe County, North metes and bounds de­ Carolina, this is to noti­ scription of said tract. fy all persons having claims against the es­ The above-described tate of said ddcdsts^V" property was acquired to exhibit them the un­ by the Grantor in Book dersigned at 1716 Little 193, pages 891 and Peak Creek Rd., Jeffer­ following, Ashe County son, NC 28640 on or Registry, said docu­ before the 28th day of ment incorporated by September, 2005 or reference as though this notice will be fully set out herein. pleaded in bar of their benken7v.sr recovery. All persohs indebted to said estate This conveyance is shall make immediate made subject to all payment. restrictive covenants, easements and restric­ This the 20th day of tions of record affecting June. 2005. the title to said real Mary Lou Poe estate. Administratrix And being more com­ for the estate of monly known as: 5971 Doughton E. Poe Old Highway 16 N, Crumpler, North A Lesson Carolina 28617. in Selling! The record owners of the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, are Kenneth H. Bennett CLASSIFIEDS to $$ $ Art easy way to sell anything... place a classifiedid with us. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 Wilkes Community College Math Instructor Ashe Center For more information call: (336)838-6172 or 838-6421 ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! One Monlit (II runs) for Only Up to 25 words. Price includes photo. All ads mast he pre pet id. 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Participant should fast 12 hours prior to test. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 1:30-4 p.m.: Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road. From beginners to experienced quilters, all are welcome. Call Brenda for more information at 246-3230. 6:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc., (BROC) will hold its Call Teresa at 696-2341 for details. This new and growing community of kindred spirits welcome all. 11 a.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks is an opportunity to know more about the local geology and mountain mapping of Mt. Jefferson. Bring your questions and sturdy shoes as we set out on an investigative look at Mt. Jefferson geology. This like will be at a very relaxed pace, but the trail is considered strenuous in sections. Meet at Mt. Jefferson picnic area. 2 p.m.: Wildflower Hike, hi£e the ridgeline of Mt. Jefferson with a ranger and explore the wildflowers on the Summit & Rhododendron trails. Natural history and folklore will be discussed. Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Meet at the picnic shelter. Call 246-9653 for more information. . 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Graybeal Cemetery located on the Graybeal Hollow Rd., Little Laurel community. Rev. Kenneth Clark will speak. 6 p.m.: North Beaver Baptist Church will haye a special Executive Meeting at the BROC Wilkes Office in North Wilkesboro. Please call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543, or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for additional information. singing with The Faith Trio of Wilkesboro. Come join the church for an evening of southern gospel music. Friday, July 15 Creative Construction Camp 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a mornihg of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 17 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, J u l y 16 1 p.m.: Underwater Tour to find out what lives in the New River. Collect aquatic animals, macro-inverebrates, identify them and use them to determine water quality. Come prepared to get wet. Must wear closed shoes. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information, call 336982-2587. 5:30 -10:30 p.m. Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy finger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavailable so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. 9 p.m. -10:30 p.m.: Astronomy Program on Mt. Jefferson, come on up and view the stars. Join us at the first overlook for a rare glimpse at distant galaxies, nebul, and stars. We will have several high powered telescopes available and a variety of astronomers from the Forsyth' Astronomical Society ready to answer your questions. Call the park to reserve your parking spot on Mt. Jefferson at (336) 246-9653. Sunday, July 17 10 a.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will hold a Centennial celebration. Former pastors and members will attend. Everyone is welcome. 10:30 a.m.: Kevin Spencer and Friends will be in concert at Landmark Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. The church is located in the Silas Creek community. 10:30 a.m.: Yadkin Valley Unitarian Unlversalist Fellowship will have services. Coffee and fellowship begin at 10 a.m. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Monday, July 18 will be held through July 22 at Ashe County High School Academy (old West Jefferson School building). The cost is $35 for the week and includes snacks, lunch and all materials. The camp is open ot all 4 - 6 graders in Ashe County. Participants will learn to use some "cool" tools and "build" something to take home. Contact Cathy Gentry at 8773777 or Dianne Eldreth at 3844527. Please call by Friday, July 15, if interested. 8 a.m.: Camp Med is a program for high school students who may be interested in the medical field. Call 846-0781 for an application. This camp will be held through July 22. Tuesday, July 19 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet at the New River Behavioral HealthCare Outpatient Treatment Center in Ashe County at 221 West Main, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend. Wednesday, July 20 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. Sunday, July 24 6991. Tuesday, July 26 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will meet at Smokey Mt. BBQ. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Friday, July 29 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on 11 a.m.: Peace Haven Church will have a special singing with singer Chuck Compton. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. 11 a.m.: Glory Bound II singers from Maryland will be at Landmark Baptist Church. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. The Eller Family Association will be meeting at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023, 2005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. 7:30 p.m.: Johnson County Baptist Campmeeting will \$\ "fcifthcUy# be held through July 29 in Trade, Tenn. Special singing each night. Guest speaker will be Charles Worley, pastor of Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, NC. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact David Benfield, pastor of Baptist Home Church at 828-733- TP^rvNUh T>Uke Lareoh Jfuly ?th LoVe you rvswch, & iP-addy Mhcle TorvMv>y Sc Mow\iY\ie Acmf CilU Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Race NPAP England 300 New Hampshire In'l Speedway 07-17-05 Race Winner 2nd Place. 3rd Place Your Name Your Address Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson (content ir. mat 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life Saturday, July 23 8 a.m. - until: Ultrascreen, Quality Screening for Life will be at Greenfield Campground community building on 1795 Mt. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. Available will be ultrasound scans and blood test. An M.D. will be onsite. To schedule an appointment, call 1-877763-3344 (toll free) or www. ultrascreen.us. 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Second Annual 1904 Courthouse Celebration at the 1904 Courthouse in Jefferson. Food, arts and crafts and entertainment. Bring a chair and spend the day. Free admission. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL — Pick the winner of the race & win $20! Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Friday, July 22 will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information continued on page 11 Monday, July 25 Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their craft that you can take home. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various PIT STOP FOP PRIZES' RULES 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. • B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win 1 tonaara Can V Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? Parker Tie Company Inc. 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Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Democratic history and fellowship. . Saturday, August 6 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brlnegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. Sunday, August 7 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. Monday, August 8 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a community forum on domestic violence. The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Please call Debbie at 982-8851 to register and RSVP for dinner. There is a no charge for the forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for You. Saturday, August 13 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568.. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. ~ _ _ . 2907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. VBS events North Beaver Creek Baptist Church July 10-15 Come join us for fun, crafts, food and learning about "Building Character with Jesus". Starts nightly at 6:30. Morning worship service and covered dish lunch will be at the Ashe Baptist Campground for VBS Kickoff on July 10 beginning at 10:30. Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. Mt. Olive Baptist Church July 17-21 from 7 - 9 p.m. with the theme, Construction Zone. Kickoff on July 16 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the old Fleetwood School Ballfield. Classes for all ages. Mt. Olive is located on Watertank Road in Fleetwood. Everyone is welcome. Laurel Knob Baptist Church July 17-22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes for babies through grade 6. Theme is Kingdom of the Son, a Prayer Safari. Pastor. Dr. Jim Rash and congregation invite you to attend. Volney Baptist Church July 17 - July 22 in Volney, Va. with classes beginning at 7 p.m. The theme will be "Xtreme Adventure". Classes are for young people from 0 to 99! Everyone is invited and for more information call Pastor Doug Halsey at 276-579-2833. Peak Creek Church of the Brethren July 18-23 located on the Peak Creek Road in Laurel Springs announces VBS nightly from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Building Character Like Jesus" with classes for all ages and lots of fun, crafts, music, food and Bible lessons. Pastor Doug Diamond and congregation invite everyone to attend. Ongoing Events Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church is held on Friday evenings, 6 p.m. at Family Central. Snack, supper and childcare are provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday _ at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Mountain Baptist Bald Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Ashe Party County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 864-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m.every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm • Ol' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging.Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. __ . W Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt.Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more 'about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944 for more information. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Public Announcement Town of West Jefferson Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. The Town of West Jefferson, in conjunction with High Country Council of Governments, is soliciting requests from Town residents for housing repairs. Various federal housing repair programs are available to help residents with severe housing needs, such as structural, plumbing, electrical, and heating system deficiencies. One such program is the Community Development Block Grant, Ashe County Garden Club Scattered Site program. Individuals who own the home in meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. which they reside may apply for Scattered Site assistance. The Town is gathering information on housing repair needs through an application process, in which residents describe needed repairs^ household size, and household income Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 information. This information will assist in directing Town of West Jefferson residents to applicable resources. At this -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center %is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, time, only homeowners who live within the Town limits of West Jefferson are being asked to respond. To request an application, call Michelle Ball at High Country Council of Governments at 828-265-5434, extension 115. Requests applications will be accepted through August 19, ENTER TO WIN A TEST DRIVE EVENT GMC SIERRA JOHN DEERE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE" 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smokey Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-12 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/055d0f09c1145f4717fb9b13fc8c4aed.pdf cc0b32948d5f0c9d6926d5ca68abe027 PDF Text Text Busy time for tennis at ACHS Friday page 1B July 15, 2005 7-on-7 football scrimmages start 500 Phone: 336-846-7164 page 1B FAX: 336-846-7165 Baseball camp a summer hit' by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Applause rang out from the approximately 27 resi­ dents crowded ickto the meet­ ing room when U\e Jefferson Board of Aldermen on Mon­ day night adopted both an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and an amendment to the town's Zoning Ordinance in order to block a proposed asphalt plant just outside town limits. Comments from Patsy Miller and Gwynita Steele during a public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance amend­ ment reflected the residents' opposition to the asphalt plant. Miller handed the board a petition with a cou­ ple hundred names of people opposed to the facility, and thanked the board for its con­ cern and quick action on the issue. Steele reiterated what she had said before about the proposed plant's location so close to town and Mount Jef­ ferson State Park. She said she had spoken to many lo­ cal residents and officials of the state park and New River protection agencies, and no one she had spoken to is in favor of such a facility within sight of the park or so close to residential neighborhoods. With no further comment, the board voted unanimously to adopt the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, which was adopted in June 1981. The amendment states that: "It is the intent that per­ mitted and conditional uses within any zoning district, or unzoned area, of the Town of Jefferson or any area regulat­ ed by the Town of Jefferson be conducted so that noise, odor and dust of each operation is completely confined within an enclosed building. Uses such as concrete/asphalt plants and similar air pollut­ ing industries that require air quality permitting are not suitable industrial activities permitted by this Ordinance in any location regulated by the Town of Jefferson. Also building materials and spe­ cialties manufacturing such as lumber, molding and fix­ tures are included under this Ordinance." The amendment notes that no such facility as an asphalt plant may be allowed in any area regulated by the town's Zoning Ordinance. This now includes the 43-acre site on Glen Bare Road—proposed by Keith Blackburn, presi­ dent of B&C Concrete of Wilkesboro as the location for a concrete or asphalt plant— due to the adoption of an ETJ that takes in this area. The board adopted the ETJ fol­ lowing a public hearing with no comment. Town Manager Meredith Ballou read the ordinance es­ tablishing ETJ boundaries for Jefferson. He said that prior to the meeting, the board had reached a consensus on the ETJ with boundaries to be established after adoption. With adoption, the lines of the ETJ extend to Sunnyside Park, to Don Walters Road along NC 88, takes in a bit of Friendship Baptist Church Road and up to Buster's Pro­ duce on NC 16 and toward the northeast side of town limits near the hospital. It does not include Witherspoon Heights or extend as far as Mountain View Elementary School or Family Central. The ETJ now comes un­ der the jurisdiction of the town although the area is not within town limits. Unless annexed, property within the ETJ is not subject to town taxes nor do residents there receive town services, but the property is regulated by town ordinances. Previously, this area came under the jurisdic­ tion of the county in terms of subdivision ordinances, building codes and minimum housing standards. Part of the ETJ Ordinance notes that the municipality (Jefferson) may, in its discre­ tion, exclude from such extra­ territorial jurisdiction areas separated from the city by barriers to urban growth and areas whose projected devel­ opment will have little im­ pact upon the city. The area of the ETJ will be marked by signs to be installed at points of intersection. The Jefferson Board of Al­ dermen and town manager were advised in their efforts by County Planning Direc­ tor Zach Edwardson, who has been working with the See Jefferson, page 5A Volume 80, Issue 56 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Jefferson moves to kill asphalt plant wwwjeffersonpost.com Ashe flinty 1904 iSHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE PRESERVATION ORGANIZATION Welcome Center Museum 1904 Courthouse celebration set by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Get ready for a day of good old fashioned fun on Saturday, July 23 during the 2nd annual 1904 Court­ house Celebration to honor the historic old Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson. Sponsored by the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization, Ashe Coun­ ty Historical Society and Olde Towne Business As­ sociation, the celebration is planned from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the old courthouse and the temporary museum across the street. An opening ceremony is planned at noon on the courthouse lawn with a rib­ bon cutting at 12:30 p.m. at the Temporary 1904 Vir­ ginia Creeper and Heritage Museum. Items are being collected for temporary ex­ hibit in the 1904 CPO office across the street from the courthouse. The museum will be moved to the court­ house upon completion of renovations. The temporary museum is divided into sections to feature the history of Ashe County, Ore Knob Mine with an old ore cart, the 1904 Courthouse with por­ traits of former judges, the Virginia Creeper Railroad with a display constructed by Warren Pitts with stops marked all along the route between Abingdon, Va., and Todd, and communications in the county featuring newspapers and radio. The 1904 CPO members are collecting lots of old pic­ tures that need identifying. See if you can identify any of the people and places pic­ tured. Also, anyone planning to donate items to the muse­ um can do so at any time. There will be lots of ac­ tivities throughout the day with craft vendors set up on the courthouse parking lot, children's events on the lawn with inflated play equipment, games and face painting, MA Taste of Ashe" food vendors including Summit Empo­ rium, Accidental Baker and Winner's Circle, entertain­ ment by Dancin' Debbies, J.C. Kemp and Friends, Jer­ ry Smith & Friends, Grethel Taylor Coldiron, Michael Goss, and the Ashe County High School Band, buggy rides, cake and ice cream and lots more. Drawings for courthouse memorabilia will be held every hour beginning at 2 p.m. with the grand prize of a courthouse throw drawn at 5 p.m. You must be present to win the prizes. Supporters of the court­ house project are invited to purchase a memorial brick for $100. These are uniquely created bricks to be placed in a memorial wall on the courthouse site. The 1904 CPO meets the fourth Monday of each month See Museum, page 5A Post photo by Linda Burchette One section of the Temporary 1904 Virginia Creeper and Heritage Museum in the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization office features a map of the Virginia Creeper route between Abingdon, Va., and Todd, NC. It was made by CPO member Warren Pitts. Ashe Memorial Hospital has new patient monitoring system by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe Memorial Hospital has instituted a new telem­ etry monitoring system that offers the latest in modern technology. The system pro­ vides monitoring of patients' vital statistics while in bed or up and walking about, is a constant monitor, interfaces with the same system in dif­ ferent departments, and of­ fers a wide range of efficient, state-of-the-art monitoring capability. "We've been working on this several years," said Chief Nursing Officer Sara Houser. "We went online March 3 with the new system. It was purchased and installed with GE Medical Systems telem­ etry monitoring." This new system allows for monitoring of patients Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classifiedtejeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com throughout the hospital on site as well as off site by their physicians. The system is in­ terchangeable from depart­ ment to department, from Cardiac Care to Emergency to Obstetrics, the Monitored Bed Unit, Imaging, and wherever a patient needs to be monitored. Nurses and physicians can monitor pa­ tients from a central site in the Emergency Department or Monitored Bed Unit. For example, Houser ex­ plained that with cardiac monitoring in the MBU, a patient in bed is attached to a screen for nurses to view vital signs from a monitor. The new system also offers a small portable unit with an antenna for patients to wear while up and away from bed, and the nurses can still moni­ tor them from a screen at the nurses' station. The system allows for a capacity to monitor eight pa­ tients, and the Emergency Department purchased the same system and can moni­ tor up to eight patients. The Monitored Bed Unit has four bedside monitors that func­ tion like the telemetry units but with additional monitor­ ing features for the more ill patients. "What makes it so nice is that if the Emergency Department is really busy, they can call up to the nursSee Hospital, page 5A Post photo by Linda Burchette April Finney, seated, and Kena Bare, both RNs in the Monitored Bed Unit, check one of the new telemetry monitoring systems at Ashe Memorial Hospital. West Jefferson Dems to meet Banjo champ to pick at Relay for Life Registered Democrats who live in the West Jefferson precinct are invited to a meeting of the precinct on Tuesday, July 19. The gathering will take place in the conference room at Ashe County Public Library, starting at 7 p.m. Matilda Phillips, a state leader of Senior Democrats and a candidate for U.S. Congress in the Fifth District, will be the guest speaker. Ms. Phillips, who is a "regular" at county Democratic meetings, is known for her powerful and often moving style of speaking. Join Liberty Grove Baptist Church at Ashe County's Relay for Life event at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 22 at Ashe County High School, as they host a bluegrass concert. Look for the big white "Rays of Hope" tent. For a $3 donation to the American Cancer Soci­ ety, you can er\joy an hour with national baijo and guitar champion Steve Lewis and his friends. The musicians will also have CD's available. The Relay for Life celebration will take place Friday, July 22 through Saturday morning, July 23, at the Ashe County High School track area. Teams will walk through the night to raise money to fight cancer through the American Cancer Society. The opening ceremonies for the Ashe Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 22, and the all night event will not end until 9 a.m. on Sat­ urday morning, July 23. A luminaria service will take place at dusk on Friday. The cost of a lumi­ nary is $10. Anyone interested in joining a team or purchas­ ing a luminary can call co-chairs Jennings Gray at 246-9100 or Mickie Jones at 246-7422 or 2463146. �PAGE 2A FRIDAV/ JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SOCIALS Eldreth and Maye to wed July 30 Couple celebrates 50th anniversary Joanne and Ted Urbanek of Beaver Creek are celebrat­ ing 50 years of marriage this summer. They were married July 16, 1955, by Rev. James O'Neil at Christ Our King Church in Warren, Ohio. They have three daughters; Dr. Susan Linville, married to Steve Ramey of Bloomington, Ind., Rose, engaged to Thomas Lavallee of Rock Hill, S.C., and MaryJo, married to Brian Quinlan of Deep Gap, N.C. They also have four grand­ daughters; Michele Brown of Seminole, Fla., Melissa Brown of Bennington, Vt., Brittany Linville of Bloomington, Ind., and Shannon Quinlan of Deep Gap, N.C. Their family recently pre­ sented them with an Alaskan Cruise in celebration of this special occasion. Ted retired after 43 years of service and parts depart­ ment management at the new car dealership level. Joanne is a retired production worker who also worked many years in numerous school system cafeterias. Locally, they are mem­ bers of St. Francis Catholic Church and are co-chairmen of the Act Against Cancer Task Force. Amy Eldreth and Kevin Maye would like to formally announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Amy is the daughter of Vivian Jones of Whitetop, Va. and Tim Eldreth of Lansing, N.C. She is a 2002 graduate of Ashe County High School, a 2004 graduate of Wytheville Community College and currently employed at Margate Health & Rehab in Jefferson, N.C. practicing physical therapy. Kevin is the son of Jerry and Kathy Maye of Mouth of Wilson, Va. He is a 1997 graduate of Grayson County High School in Independence, Va. and is currently attending Wilkes Community College to obtain a degree in business administration. Kevin is currently employed at Qates Corporation in Jefferson, N.C. The couple will share their wedding vows on July 30, 2005 at Bristol Baptist Church in Jefferson, N.C. at 2:00 in the afternoon. They plan to honeymoon on a cruise to the Western Caribbean. Marty and Celia Pennington of Creston are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe AnnMarie Pennington, born June 29, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Grandparents are Clyde and Cathy Pennington of Creston and Greg and Wanda Payne of Mountain City, Tenn. Greatgrandparents are Martin and the late Wilma Sturgill of Creston, Worley and Mable Payne of Mountain City, Tenn. and Lucille and the late Bill Eller of Mountain City, Tenn. Cassondra Greer and Jason Burgess of Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Keaton Ryder Burgess, born June 30, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds and thirteen ounces. Aimee and Preston Osborne of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Nicole Osborne. She was born July 5, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed six pounds and fifteen ounces. Mary and Herb Witt of Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Walker Witt. Walker was born July 5, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Sarah Blackburn of Fleetwood announces the birth of a daughter, Breanna Roten, born July 5, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. Breanna weighed five pounds and twelve ounces. Jennifer "Ashlie" Reedy Walls and TJ Walls of Jefferson announce the birth Baby News Ashley and Byrd Christian plan fall wedding Women's Cluh to meet Sarah Marie Ashley and James Byrd announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bendy Pennington of Warrensville and Jerry & Sara Ashley of Baldwin. She is a graduate of Northwest Ashe High School and Appalachian State University and is currently an English teacher at North Wilkes High School. The groom-to-be is the son of Dean and Clara Byrd of North Wilkesboro. He gradu­ ated from North Wilkes High School and Western Carolina University and teaches English at North Wilkes High School. A wedding date has been set for October 15, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Elk Shoals Methodist Campground. September wedding for Somers and Sullivan Shannon April Somers and Michael David Sullivan are pleased to announce their engage­ ment and upcoming mar­ riage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Roger and Delores Somers of Lansing, the Helton com­ munity. She is a gradu­ ate of Reidsville Senior High School in Reidsville, N.C. and is employed at Turning Point Inc. in Boone. She has one son, Zachary Somers. The groom-to-be is the son of Warren and Reba Sullivan of Lansing, the Helton communi­ ty. He is a graduate of Northwest High School and is employed at United Chemi-Con. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. on September 24, 2005 at Maple Hill Farm in Lansing. The High Country Christian Women's Club invites all women of the area to our Tuesday, July 26 meeting from 6-8 p.m. at Deerfield Fellowship, Deerfield Road, Boone, NC. Our special feature this month will take you back to the 50's and 60's, "Rock Around the Clock". Vanessa Waters Minton and students will entertain us with music, hula hoops, let's twist and more. If you want to dress from the 50's and 60's, that will be great also. Catered meal provided, all-inclusive at $11.00. Speaker for this meeting is Marge Monahan of Horseshoe, NC. She will be speaking on "From Rejection to Restoration". Dorothy Chapman of Banner Elk, NC, will provide dinner music from the 50's and 60's. Heather Teague, a lovely soprano soloist, will provide inspirational selections. Join us for a fun time by making reservations (or cancellations) by calling Linda at 264-3753 or Norma at 264-1210. These need to be made by July 23. A free nursery is available for young mothers also. The Christian Women's Club is sponsored by Stonecroft, an international/ national group based in Kansas City, Missouri. Jefferson Post welcomes your engagement and wedding announcements. Bristle and Sessoms wed in Raleigh Amy Beth Bristle of Garner was married to William Rhea Sessoms III of Raleigh, on June 18, 2005 at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Hillsborough Street. Amy, the daughter of Emanuel and Ellen Bristle of Garner, is a graduate of NC State University and is "Amy" of the Bob and The Showgram morning radio show on G105 in Raleigh, N.C. Bill, the son of William and Joanne Sessoms of Raleigh, is a graduate of East Carolina University and is a mortgage broker with Equity Services. After a wedding trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and New York City, the Sessoms will reside in Raleigh. of a daughter, Rhiannon Lace Walls, born July 7, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was nineteen inches long. Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Judi Walls and Kathy and Joey Williams. Maternal grandparents are James and Teresa Walls. Sim's Furniture & Mattress Gallery of West Jefferson is Expanding our Bedding Department, So... WE MUST MfiKE ROOM! Here's your chance to SAVE on all Remaining Floor Sample Wood Pieces! ALL REDUCED 40% - 70% OFF.' HURRY - MANY ONE OF A KIND ITEMS! 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WNC employment increased by 0.3 percent while state employ­ ment increased by 0.4 per­ cent. The region has added over 10,500 jobs since May 2004. Mapping the growth in employment over the preced­ ing month provides a countylevel account of job creation. Thirteen of the 25 counties in WNC experienced job growth in May. Job gains were largely concentrated among the WNC population centers. The northwest area of the region again felt some of the largest job losses. The seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment for the WNC region was 5.3 per­ cent in May, a 0.2 percentage point decline from the pre- WNC Economic Index (2000= 100. national recession shaded) Unemployment Rate (seasonally adjusted, national recession shaded) 120 116 112- 108- 104- 2001 2002 vious month. The adjusted rate for the state decreased 0.2 points to 5.1 percent. The national unemployment rate was also 5.1 percent in May, down 0.1 percentage points. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate within the region's rural counties was 5.7 percent, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April's revised rate of 5.8 percent. For the region's metro areas, seasonally ad­ justed unemployment rates decreased 0.1 percentage points to 4.1 percent for Asheville. Unemployment remained unchanged in Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir at 6.3 percent. 2003 2004 The county-level season­ ally adjusted unemployment rate decreased in 13 of the 25 WNC counties in May. Twenty-one counties in the region have lower unemploy­ ment rates than 12 months ago. Rutherford and Burke counties had the largest de­ clines in unemployment in May (0.55 and 0.35). Tran­ sylvania and Swain counties have had the largest drops in unemployment over the past 12 months (2.09 and 0.97). In May, 10 of the 25 WNC counties had unemployment rates under 5.0 percent, while four had unemploy­ ment rates above 7.0 per- 2001 2002 WNC 2003 North Carolina cent. Twelve months ago, nine counties had unemploy­ ment under 5.0 and seven had unemployment over 7.0. Seasonally adjusted ini­ tial claims for unemploy­ ment insurance, a leading indicator of unemployment, continues to decline in WNC. Initial claims in the region dropped 4.6 percent in May. Initial claims during the month decreased 8.7 percent in Asheville and decreased 12.8 percent in Hickory-Mor­ ganton-Lenoir. NOTES: (1) Except where noted, Carolina West expanding service in county, adds three cell sites Wilkesboro—In their continued effort to provide outstanding wireless ser­ vice for residents of Ashe County, Carolina West Wire­ less recently added three new cell sites. The new cell sites will increase cover­ age on Highway 221, High­ way 163 in the Idlewild and Phillips Gap area, as well as Highway 221 around the Baldwin community. Future sites are being planned in and around Todd, Creston and the Ashe County Air­ port. Carolina West Wireless continues to invest in their CarolmaWest ID I network as part of their commitment to provide northwest North Carolina with the best wireless ser­ vice available. Technicians from Carolina West Wire­ R € i € s s less conducted test calls while traveling throughout the area and report the ser­ vice is "second to none." The new towers are equipped with CDMA tech- Foxx introduces biking bill WASHINGTON, July 11 - This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) intro­ duced a resolution to create "National Take a Kid Moun­ tain Biking Day," in order to motivate young people to be physically active and fit. "Obesity among Ameri­ can adolescents has nearly tripled since 1980 and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise," said Rep. Foxx. "Mountain biking is a fun and healthy activity that residents of the Fifth District can do literally in their own backyards." The Congresswoman was inspired to create the day by the memory of Jacob "Jack" Mock Doub, a teenage moun­ tain biking enthusiast from Statesville, N.C. who passed away in October 2002. Jack was introduced to mountain biking at age 11 near Grand­ father Mountain, N.C. He quickly became a talented cyclist and won nearly every cross-country race he entered. His greatest passion,however, was encouraging other young people to take up the sport. He would often skip chances to spend time with his friends in order to teach other kids to ride. Sadly, Jack passed away due to complications from a bicycling injury. In honor of Jack, his family and friends have joined the International Mountain Bicycling Associa­ U.S. the WNC Index and Report data is seasonally adjusted to better capture and illus­ trate underlying economic conditions. Unadjusted data from other sources is expect­ ed to differ from the data se­ ries in this report. 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Residents tion in encouraging children to learn to ride and lead a physically active lifestyle. "I urge my colleagues to honor the memory of Jack Doub and motivate other chil­ dren to be healthy by voting to establish "National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day," said Rep. Foxx. lectric motors. LLC urch says that the flat, but I know i round. For I have : shadow on the nd 1 have more the shadow the Church. 2004 the North Carolina Depart­ ment of Revenue provides more timely reporting of the data. We opt to not forecast sales due to the series' vola­ tility. (4) Due to a transition in federal agency data process­ ing, manufacturing data can­ not be seasonally adjusted at the present time. The WNC Index and Re­ port provides a monthly ac­ count of economic conditions for western North Carolina and is typically released the 5th week following each month. For more informa­ tion, visit the report's web­ site: http:www.business.appstate.edu/wncindex.asp. The WNC Index and Re­ port are compiled and writ­ ten by Todd L. Cherry and John W. Dawson of the De­ partment of Economics at Appalachian State Univer­ sity, and Richard Crepeau of the Department of Geogra­ phy and Planning at Appala­ chian State University. The WNC Index and Re­ port is a cooperative effort by AdvantageWest-North Caro­ lina and Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business and Appalachian Regional Development Insti­ tute. Owners: Michael A. Nichols and Chad Everhardt 336-9734507 8A South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson 846-2660 �Public Opinion E 4A FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 Editorial Go home, Mr. President North Carolinians are usually pleased when the nation's chief executive pays us a visit. We are glad to see President Bush when he seeks to promote cleaner air in the mountains or praise our brave men and women in uniform. But as for today's visit to Gaston County, there is a simple response: Go home, Mr. President. Bush is traveling to Gaston County to promote the virtues of his proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). He will tour one of our region's last textile mills, the Helms plant of R.L. Stowe Mills in Belmont. Then he will head on to Dallas, N.C., to speak in support of CAFTA at Gaston Community College. Undoubtedly Bush's han­ dlers will be able to bus in enough stalwarts to make it look like there is plenty of support for the president and CAFTA in Belmont and Dallas. But if the average working people of those communities knew what CAFTA would mean to their lives, and those of their families, they would ride him out of town on a fence rail. CAFTA will continue the disastrous downward spi­ ral of the American mid­ dle class that began with President Clinton's mis­ guided North American Free Trade Agreement and the opening of trade with the communist dictatorship of China. The difference this time is that CAFTA will open free trade with countries far more impoverished than Mexico. U.S. plants will shift south again, setting up a new chain reaction of job losses. The president, having spent his life in wealth and privilege, has no clue what it means to go from a decent paying manufacturing job to pushing shopping carts or flipping burgers for mini­ mum wage. He has no idea what it feels like to lose a job a person has helc for 40 years. To him—and Clinton and most of our other politicians of all par­ ties—the average person is only slightly more than a number. Isolated by power and prestige, they have lit­ tle real knowledge of the tremendous damage their "rob the poor and keep it ourselves" free trade agree­ ments do. Hopefully, someone in Belmont or Dallas wil slip through the cordon o: censorship that surrounds the president and get to share—preferably very bluntly—what phony "free trade" really means to our state and region. It is a les­ son he could well stand to learn. erson Member: N.C. Press Association _ (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster .. Linda Burchette . .Tammy Parunak ...Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell ... Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to; Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Fight CAFTA To the Editor; A crucial piece of so-called "Free Trade" legislation could come up for a vote in Congress as early as next week. But ac­ cepting the Central American Free Trade Agreement, also known as CAFTA, would be a tragic mistake for the U.S.A. CAFTA recently passed the Senate by a vote of 5445 after NC Senator Rich­ ard Burr voted for the bill at the last minute. Sen. Bundropped his initial opposition to CAFTA because of special side agreements that supposedly will protect North Caro­ lina textile manufacturers. But there are plenty of other reasons besides regional economics to be suspicious about CAFTA, specifically the outright deceptions used to lure the U.S. into these in­ ternational treaties. Even the "Free Trade" label is mislead­ ing. As with NAFTA before it, the CAFTA pact will NOT promote Free Trade but rather highly regulated trade subject to the rules of the World Trade Organization, which has often proven to be biased against American interests. The greatest danger is that the CAFTA treaty is really just a steppingstone to an eventual hemispheric political union under a planned Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). Just like the myriad tiny ropes of the Lilliputians bound down mighty Gulliver, so this tangled web of trade treaties is immobilizing our nation's future freedom, putting us at the mercy of a jealous "global community" that hates our guts. I am proud to say that our own 5th District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx \B an outspoken opponent of mmmm VVCUSE ENERGY Bill • s * s Letters to j the Editor s *•'. e n fi 8 k I t I 8 0 0 I r I 8 * t t 1 i ' i • berg who preached the same garbage to us impressionable youngsters, was in 1957, fired from the Quincy, Mass. school system when it was discov­ ered that both she and her husband were members of an active communist cell. No, I am not accusing Mr.Dudley of being a communist, or anything at all for that mat­ ter. I'm just pointing out that the methods and the message have not changed even if indi­ vidual motives have. Bill Reed III Crumpler Candidate offers thanks ' CAFTA. "Most of the people in my district are very opposed to 1 CAFTA for economic rea- ! sons," Rep. Foxx told the New American Magazine recently. "I have concerns about our 1 involvement in any kind of international arrangement of this sort that undermines our sovereignty — whether it's NAFTA, CAFTA, the WTO, or certainly the United Na­ tions." CAFTA still faces stiff re­ sistance in the House, but a cadre of confirmed globalists in the Bush Administration is twisting arms, trying to get enough votes to pass this dangerous bill. Be sure to con­ tact Rep. Foxx and thank her for her strong stand against CAFTA. Call her in Wash­ ington at (202) 225-20701, or at her Boone office at (828) 265-0240, or send an e-mail message through her website, http://www.foxx.house.gov/. The key to defeating CAFTA is to let our represen­ tatives in Congress KNOW that their constituents are informed about and opposed to CAFTA, and that we are watching how they vote on this crucial question of na­ tional sovereignty. The floor vote possibly could come as early as the middle of next week, so I urge you to take action quickly. Please plan to attend an Urgent Issues and Answers Luncheon at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 18, at Shatley Springs, hosted by the Ashe County Business and Profes­ sional Group. We will feature an exclusive video presen­ tation on the FTAA and an up-to-the-minute report on the upcoming CAFTA vote. Please come and invite oth­ ers who are interested in preserving American freedom and independence. For more information and resources please visit our website at www.STOPCAFTA.com. John Wheeler Jr. Ashe County Commit­ tee to Stop the FTAA Lansing Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writers name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC To the Editor; Ed Kline presumed that I have decided that I am "the 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT County commission meets Monday Ashe County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, July 18 at 3:30 p.m. in Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson. Items on the agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: Michelle Ball, community development planner with High Country Council of Governments, will discuss the 2005 Scattered Site Housing Program prefunding requirements. • 3:45 p.m.: Volunteer Co­ ordinator Dawn Goodman will present an update on volunteer activities. • 3:55 p.m.: Jim Cain will update the board on the planned Ashe County Barbe­ cue Festival. • 4:05 p.m.: Tax Adminis­ trator Keith Little will pres­ ent the monthly tax refund report. • 4:10 p.m.: Brent Cochran will present an appeal for de­ nial of the Present Use Value Assessment. • 4:20 p.m.: Eric Grig will present an appeal for denial of the Present Use Value As­ sessment. • Tax Administrator Keith Little will discuss adoption of the 2006 Real Property Revaluation Schedule of Val­ ues. Items under general ses­ sion include: approval of the 2006 holiday schedule; resolution relinquishing au­ thority on Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in Jefferson; ap­ pointment of person to serve as county representative for newly formed ETJ in Jeffer­ son; discussion of proposed amendments to the Polluting Industries Ordinance; and commissioner comments. Bible of ASU founder presented to university Photo courtesy of Partnership for Children West Jefferson Wal-Mart Good Works Coordinator Sandy Roten, right, recently presented Misti Hopkins of the Ashe Partnership for Children (ACPC) with a check for $500 to further the work of the Cooperative Playcenter. The piaycenter is located at Family Central and is a program of the ACPC, which is sponsored by Smart Start. It is used daily by numerous county programs and has several weekly parent-child playgroups for all children 0-5 and their caregivers. ACPC thanks Wal-Mart for their wonderful support of this much needed program. Wal-Mart donates to Partnership for Children BOONE - Descendants of D.D. Dougherty, co-founder of what is now Appalachian State University, have donat­ ed a treasured family heir­ loom to the university. Lillie Perry, granddaugh­ ter of Dauphin Disco Dough­ erty, presented the Dougherty family Bible to university offi­ cials during a ceremony held in Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons. Perry was joined by her sister, Elizabeth Scoggins, and other Dougherty descen­ dants for the event. Photo Courtesy of Pat Morrison Appalachian evolved from The "Hands" tile was created for Jefferson Photos by Mike Rominger/ASU Watauga Academy, a grade Elizabeth Scoggins, left, Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock, Lil­ Station by Ashe County High School art stu­ school which was founded in lie Perry and University Librarian Mary Reichel (standing) 1899 by D.D. Dougherty and look at the Dougherty family Bible. The Bible, given to the dents of teacher Pat Morrison. Pictured are, his brother, Blanford Barnard university by Perry, is now part of the university library's top: Bobby DePalma and Ricky Hilton: bottom: Special Collections. A portrait of D.D. Dougherty overlooks Dougherty. Jon Mercy Rognstad and Ashlee Lafferty. B.B. Dougherty served as the group. The Bible is seen below. president of the institution (Watauga Academy, Appala­ chian Training School, Appa­ continued from front page lachian Normal School and county on' amendments to its misBioTiert on FrVdaV voted' piftrtic hearing on Monday, Appalachian State Teachers Polluting Industries Devel­ on amendments to'the county' July 25 at 5 p.m. in Ashe College) for 56 years. D.D. opment Ordinance in order ordinance, and will conduct a County Courthouse. to more closely restrict where Dougherty was co-principal a polluting industry such as of Watauga Academy, Appa­ an asphalt plant can locate lachian Training School and within the county. The comAppalachian Normal School, and served as the institution's treasurer and business man­ ager until his death in 1929. continued from front page The Bible will be kept and at 6 p.m. at the temporary of­ Sun-Thurs 7PM Only preserved in the University fice across from the old court­ Archives' Special Collections Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM house. Anyone interested in llil111FINHHI U M U I M M I I I I W area. It's believed the Bible helping with the renovation project is invited to attend. has been used in the swear­ Plans began several years ago ing-in ceremony for every IGIGIG to renovate the old courthouse nsisis president and chancellor at and turn it into a museum for Appalachian. It will join oth­ cock. Peacock said the univer­ gan his teaching career, which the county's heritage and to er material of historic impor­ sity will care for and treasure has had such an impact on feature the former Virginia tance donated by Dougherty the gift as it was by Perry and the region and beyond, in Creeper Railroad as well as Ashe County. Then a young include a visitor's center for her ancestors. descendants. (Editor's note: The brother man, "B.B." pursued the Ashe the county. Renovation began "I want to thank the family for your faith and confidence of D.D. Doughtery, Dr. B.B. superintendent of schools on with a $417,000 grant from .151GIG ilGlEIG in us as a university to allow Dougherty, was the co-founder horseback in order to take the the Transportation Enhance­ IGIGIG ment Act for the 21st Century •G1G1G1C ^lGJG us to hold this treasure," said of what has become Appala­ necessary oral exam and re­ MGIGIC and continues with fundraisChancellor Kenneth E. Pea- chian State University. He be­ ceive a teaching certificate.) ing and efforts to obtain other grants toward completion of the building and operating funds. For more information, call nued from front page 846-1904. The temporary tation or the Monitored maybe not have to leave one gency Department. Through museum and office are open Unit to actually monitor patient's room to check on finger attachments and chest Tuesday through Saturday, leads, a nurse can monitor 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. nts in the Emergency another." These alarms must be these patients for vital signs irtment," said Houser. y simply give nurses the checked on the patient's and oxygen level, and the frequency and the nurs- monitor before it will cut off. system can be easily moved in watch these patients The condition must be ac­ from one place to another. The system also stores knowledged before the alarm sach other's monitors." data so nurses can look back will go off. 'here are four monitors The new system allows over the past 72 hours to com­ le MBU, eight telemetry for monitoring of a patient's pare information or events i for the acute care unit, eight in the Emergency brainwaves so nurses can occurring with the patient. irtment, so there is the tell how sedated a patient "This is a good service for the ibility of monitoring 20 is, which is especially impor­ physicians," said Osowitt. With the purchase of the ;nt8 at one time," said tant for those who are intu­ bated (with a tube down the new equipment came clini­ r Osowitt, R.N. "It is all •changeable so if one throat), to tell if the patient cal training from GE Medical ks or we need another is coming out of sedation or is Systems. After the company we can borrow from an- in pain. This decreases risk installed the equipment, they r department until the of over-sedation or under-se- provided training for the staff and stayed for several days dation. is replaced." Another feature, said Os­ to make sure everything was ?his new system allows constant monitoring of owitt, is external cardiac working as it should. "The staff had to learn a ants," said Osowitt, "rath- output measurement allow­ lan just going in with a ing for monitoring without new computer system and itor whenever you think invasive equipment. What the telemetry monitoring system," said Osowitt. "It has this monitors is level of fluid, patient looks different, pumping action of the heart been a great learning experi­ louser noted the applicaence for us, and we're find­ of a new alarm that can and hemodynamics stability. "This is a big advantage ing it not as difficult as we lulled on screen in the thought it would be." i if necessary, provid- to patients," said Houser, "All the cardiac monitors "because anytime you use a more true alarm than invasive procedures you risk were purchased at the same that goes off if the patime, and we are all learning t just rolls over in bed. complications with bleeding together," said Houser. "An­ or infections." re are different sounds Along with the telemetry other advantage is that the ones for different needs, monitoring system came por­ nurses have all learned on a can pull up in one room table systems used in the Im­ system that is used in every t the alarm means from aging Department and Emer- department." :her room," she said, and Students create tile for Jefferson Station display Jefferson Museum SHOWTIME Theatre One Fantastic 4 Theatre Two Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Hospital Tfie Wiltrn Vannoy Birthing Center Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. • Where the miracle of life is precious. • Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. • Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. • Where new beginnings are possible. Wifma Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ELIGION R Check out the Jefferson Post online at: www.jeffersonpost.com Religious leaders call senting the Governing Board of the National Council of Church­ es USA announced today that about 630 religious leaders and nearly 16,000 people of faith in 44 states have endorsed a Fourth of July declaration that urges President Bush to devel­ op an "early fixed timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops," to listen to a wider range of re­ ligious advisers and to re-evaluate his policy on Iraq. "It's clear that the adminis­ tration has listened more close­ ly to far-right religious leaders who agree with them," said the Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, NCC Gen­ eral Secretary, in an audio news conference Thursday. "It's a hard task to get the administration to listen to a broader evangeli­ cal and religious community." The statement is an effort to give visibility to a widely held, more moderate religious point of view, one that the group says has been underreported in the national media—and to attract the administration's attention to the urgency of having an exit strategy for Iraq. America's foreign policy, said the Rev. Dr. John H. Thomas, General Min­ ister and President of the Unit­ ed Church of Christ, has made others around the world "view us as a dangerous nation." The NCC e-mailed the state­ ment to friends and supporters on June 28, and 48 hours later had received more than 15,000 endorsements. Religious leaders and persons of faith continue to e-mail their affirmations at a rate ofseveral hundred a day. In response to a reporter's question, Edgar noted that the NCC and other religious groups have vigorously opposed the war since the beginning. The Rev. Dr. Larry Pickens, tions." Pickens added that Iraqi society has been seriously dam­ aged by war and needs "total Of Wilkesboro, NC Will Be Appearing restructuring. The training of Iraqi police is not enough to make that happen. War is just the beginning of the economic commitment that will be re­ quired." J\rorth Heaver Haptist Church 3759 Jfwy. #163 July 17"'' 6:00 pm Kevin Spencer - w: . Special Singing hg Kevin Spencer <$C Triends, J1tig 17 at 10:30 ant at Landmark 'Baptist Ctiurcfi m Preacher Charlie McCoy . Blue Ridge Worship Center Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00p.m. Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Church of Christ at West Jefferson 221 Burnett SL. tOffBuck Mtn. Road) Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study R46-5615 Church Office or S46-5616 Preacher's Residence Sunday School - 10:00a.m. Surulay Worship Service -11:00am Sutulay Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. "Join us in worship to Christ" Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00p.m. Everyone Welcome Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 church Fellowship Hall. Healing Springs Baptist Church 891b rtetvAvtop Baptist Church Rdjcffcrson. NC Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy 16 • Cnunpler. NC Sunday School - 10:00AM. Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 South Baldwin Community Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Baldwin. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 0:45 a.m. Nunduv Morning Worship Sendee • 11:00am SmuUiy Lulling Worship • 7:00pm P® Ivi-ili I"Wf'wi Ing . VWjtin Saturday Prayer Sendee - 9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev. Man 1mbmse Church 877-JS50 Parsonage 877-2042 Locust Street. West Jefferson, NC Sunday School -10:00 am dinner will follow in the Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • #77-5309 & 6:00pm . A covered dish Kevin Spencer & Friends 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner oj Faw-Roland A MeNeil Sis • Jefferson (8.X VVrvf • Left '"I MeNeil, One Block) Sunday School • 9:30-10:IS a.m. Morning Worship - 10:JO a.m. Sunday School 9:45a.m. 1•Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail [ [ ] Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study Name: Address:. Zip:. City: State:. Phone: ( )_ Community Pastor George Norris Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Sendee 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sen-ice 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00 p.m. 336-877-9075 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and WorshipService Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 336-385-2074 Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor IB East Main St, Jefferson, NC (336)246-9512 "A Life Worth Living!" We Unite you tojuiiyus for a Hod ft ntered. family worshipping experience. Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Ojinr join us for a joyful worship experience _ North Beaver Baptist Pastor Lewis Poag Minister Creigkton Beatty Sutulay School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Sendee 6:30p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Wednesday Evening Sendee - 7:00P.M. We would love Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church "Loves you and wants you (Episcopalian) to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 201 South St. (just off East MainJ. Jrfftrum, NC (3)61246-9642 Rrnrtnd Jeff Vnglrr • Faster himilv Tone Frlki»\hip • 9JOAN >:vuJafSdor! IDWAM " Sumlav Mommy 1 K'rdwp • IlitbAM Sunday Emmy Wcrdup - 'i \kidnridm BiHr Study • ~ OCtFM Nursery pn-vultdjvr all unices Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller mm Sunday School• 10:00 am. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Smethport United Methodist Church OOPM Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 to have you come worship with us. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Cornerstone Fellowship Burnett St. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Hrigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd, iMitsing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Mt. Jefferson Huptist Church Rev. Keith Caseymi US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Sendee 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • I I \.M 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 336-877-2801 West Jefferson • Since IR90 • 846-3795 Rev. David Grinneil • 982-2080 Sunday School -9:00 a.m Sunday Worship Senices - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Kerning Services • 6:00 p.m. Wednesday F.venmg Sender - 7:00p.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. 1st and the congregation invites everyone to attend Landmark is located in the Silas Creek Assembly of God Church 246-2979 & Friends arc all born again Christians a n d b e l i e v e in living what they sing Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC Visit With Us This Sunday Bible At one point or another, we all have made a mistake in a particular situation and have desired to have a trcsh start, to have the proverbial slate wiped clean. We would do almost anything to have such. Paul wrote, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (II Corinthians 5:17). The greatest mistake made in man's life is sin (Isaiah 59:1-2; James 1:13-15). We can have a fresh start spiritually in this life by being "in Christ." Since by being in Christ gives us a new life, then we must ask, "How can we get into Christ?" In Galations 3:27, Paul wrote, "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. This instruction comes from God, not man (Galations 1:11-12). Obedience to the command to be baptized is what removes the stain of sin. Baptism "doth now also save us" (I Peter 3:21). Christ "washed us from our sins in His own blood' (Revelations 1:5). It is in the obedience to the command to be baptized that we contact that blood (Romans 6:3-4) not in the water itself (Colossians 2:12). Among all the great spiritual blessings mentioned by Paul that we have "in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3), is the torgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 1:7). Not only do we have the for­ giveness of our past sins when we are baptized, but we can continue to have forgiveness. John wrote that "if we walk in the light as He is in the light...the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses |keeps on cleansing) us from all sin (I John 1:7). How is this possible? John went on to answer this: "If we confess our sins. He is faithf ul and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (I John 1:9). When we have our sins forgiven, we have them com­ pletely wiped away (Hebrews 8:12; 10:17). Jesus Christ so loved us. He purchased us with His own blood (Acts 20:28; I Corinthians 6:20). Paul said that "... Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of the water by the word" (Ephesians 5:25-26). What a great price paid for us to be a new creature! If you would like to know more about the commandments that are given in God's Word, which will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Him, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible, P.O. Box 117, West Jefferson, NC 28694. General Secretary of the United Methodist General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, said Bush's comments in his June 28 press news conference "articulated what is becoming a failed policy in Iraq. He hasn't made it clear what he intends to accomplish in Iraq. I don't get the sense that there is a great deal of vision." Thomas called upon Presi­ dent Bush to initiate "a mqjor re-evaluation of his policy, with input from international lead­ ers, including the United Na­ .V# to the (West Jefferson Church of Christ) Look for our articles every & 3rd Friday "A New Creature" for Iraq withdrawal June 30, 2005, New York - Three religious leaders repre­ J Back Pray er Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. , ML Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Congas you are. you will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 am. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wedtu-sday Bible Study 7:00p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Smethport Independant Baptist Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West, Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sutuiay Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise of Warrcnsville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Serx'ices: Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass • 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mars - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mom. Mass • Call for times Office Phone: 3)6-982-9411) • Rev. Lonnie Jones • Pastor Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. ... Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Clavbank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 9:00 AM - Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Welcome Home Baptist Church Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Evenings (2nd & 4lhl • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services • Sunday • 6:00PM V an Transportation Available Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Comer of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 Hjm^hrevMa50n^ SUPPLY, INC. 141 Lyalfe Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm 336-932-9321 JONES Super Muffler "Specializing m Exhaust A Other Undar Car Porta' • Brakes• Shocks • Struts • IIWEB CoxsTnrrnox Commercial and Residential P() Box 972 • Weal Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP Mountain A ire Seafood & 246-4222 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE 13560 Hwy. 22 l-S Fleetwood Stealth IUGSC Hwy 16 8c 163 Intersection Glendale Springa, N.C. • 336-982-3060 DODGE • C IIRYSLER • JEEP l*fe| 502 Jefferson Ave. 336-246-8806 ™ 07 CHEVHOLET Mon-fttM QglSJtHefSonAit WMJatlwon 336-246-2178 W RID-A-BUG * Continental Frame Shop* * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spy Booth * * Member of the "We Cart Program' uang Salety-Kleen Environmental Service • BILL HART (WXSTRROTIOX Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoe Work Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 NC Impactions ATF Service Minor Repairs Tin Seles Auto Express Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager - David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 877-1029 h See us for all your automotive needs Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County lor over 20 Years H&W Oil Company - 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE • Your Fun Service Oil Company CtTGO Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins - Mich—I Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • Wcsl Jefferson 336-246-4938 Ashe County JJJQ Builders Supply . 22L-S. Beaver Creek • Wevt ledervm 336-24«367B^_IM del Hwy Compliments of VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY We Build Your Home & The Way You Want It ii<)MES www.classichomes 8281 \9 Boone, NC 262-3700 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 ivzviu.ashememorial.org , ,k j .739 US Hwy 221 Bus ||0W| West Jefferson -J**™***- 246-9969 Intersection US 2214 NC 163 • 1620 NC I63-E West Jefferson. NC • 336-246-3600 The Jewel Shoppe •' 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson. NC 336-246-4155 .^3tS55iBaak dme C A R E 205-A Ijohr St. • Jefferson 336-H46-9233 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pollard Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 0 CARDINAL LANES ^ 7 1 / / Praitr RrfoGodFoHhr Succrts" 0m PRCTI RVLETRI* I'BASLKS Open for Lunch fe Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jeffereon Ave • West Jefferson Y flCBl PONT1AC BUICK' GMC OHFWnLST Hwy 421 • Boone, NC 828-264-9051 www.mackbrowninc.com (2>Otdamot)«© •<-J f3oo*te KuJtoia. 9*tc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap. NC BKUTHAVIN Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates '87 Hwy 221,West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings gtcherjit. ,*4Yilkesboj; 336^-9261 Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY NEWS Humane Society News Stephen Shoemaker presents Ashe County Humane Society logo to society president, Sharon Sweeney. We would like to ex­ tend our deep appre­ ciation to local artist Stephen Shoemaker for creating a truly beauti­ ful and one of a kind logo for us. The logo is a work of art that not only rep­ resents the animals that we care for but also the fir trees and mountains that Ashe County is so well known for. Our logo is as beautiful as the county we live in and we are very proud of it. You can purchase t-shirts for $18 with the new logo by con­ tacting Sharon Sweeney and all proceeds go to support the efforts of the Humane Society. On May 25th, the 2nd low cost spay/neuter day was held. Thanks to Dr. Nash Williams and his great group at Twin Oaks Animal Hospital! Eight'felines and four canines were spayed or neutered and people took advantage of not only the low cost...but also the sub­ sidized program providing for assistance to citizens who would otherwise not be able to afford the surgeries. Thanks to Tomme Ann Harless we were also able to provide transportation to the Sparta clinic. Also thanks to Karen Martabano for scheduling and B.J. Pim, owner of Happy Tails Pet Shop, for securing the drop off and pickup space for us. B.J. is also the treasurer of the Humane Society Board. The next low cost clinic is being planned for July 20th. Pets must be dropped off at 7:30 Wednesday and picked up by 11 a.m. on Thursday. Please call Karen Marta­ bano (877-4589) to sched­ ule your pet and for more information. Ashe County Humane Society will assist people who can show a real need to pay for surgeries. Remember, your pet will be happier and healthier, less likely to roam and live a longer life if you spay or neuter them! Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates Brinegar Days The public is invited to join in the celebration of the 19th annual"Brinegar Days" festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Saturday August 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 7th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All activities are free of charge. Visitors will be able to tour the cabin and observe and participate in several activities associated with mountain life at the turn of the twentieth century. The interpretive activities recognize Caroline and Martin Brinegar and their children, who started building their cabin 119 years ago. Descendents of the Brinegar family are extended a special welcome. Listed below are examples of cultural demonstrations on Saturday, August 6th. QUILTING HORSE AND WAGON TEAM BLACK SMITHING OPEN HEARTH COOKING TIME AND OLD MOUNTAIN MUSIC SPINNING SHAPED NOTE SINGING WEAVING FLAX PROCESSING NATURAL DYEING WOODWORKING & OTHER AFFAIRS OF "PLAIN LIVING" On Sunday, August 7th, the event will focus on local and community history. Staff and historians will be presenting oral history, photograph preservation, scrapbooking, and shape note singing workshops, as well as presentations about the history of the local area. Reverend Don Richardson of Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church will be a special guest. Ted Coyle, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Western Carolina University, will interview Rev. Richardson. A schedule of these programs will be announced in the near future. The public is invited to spend the day on the grounds. Bring a chair or blanket and a lunch! Traffic may be a bit congested, and it is suggested that drivers exercise caution in W. J. couple ride the Nolichucky rapids the parking area and that pedestrians please walk in provided paths and not in the road, for their safety. For more information, please contact Erin Brasfield at 336-372-8568. The Blue Ridge Parkway would like to thank the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway for their assistance with this event. The organization is arranging for the donation of lunches and beverages as well as a Blue Ridge Parkway Tshirt to the volunteers who will be demonstrating. For more information about volunteering with the Blue Ridge Parkway please call the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway at 1-800228-7275. Basin Cove guided hike Blue Ridge Parkway park rangers will lead guided hikes into Basin Cove, in the Doughton Park area one Sat­ urday each month through­ out the summer season. Guided hikes will be offered on August 13th, September 3rd and October 1st. These hikes along the Basin Creek Trail will lead to the Caudill Cabin—the cabin that is vis­ ible from the Wildcat Rock Overlook by the Bluffs Lodge at Milepost 241. Two hur­ ricanes converged over the mountains in 1916 causing a flood that destroyed many of the homes in the basin. The Basin Cove community never recovered. The Caudill cabin is the only cabin that still re­ mains. The remnants of many Basin Cove community struc­ tures are visible along the trail that also passes several waterfalls. Local Basin Cove historians will accompany these hikes. The July 2nd hike into Caudill Cabin was a success! Clayton and Shirley Jones of Cana, VA, completed the hike along with the local historian and a park ranger. The couple always wanted the opportu­ nity to hike into Basin Cove. They were thrilled to have completed the hike and. hope to return again soon. Expe­ riencing first hand a "part of history" made the hike par­ ticularly interesting to Mrs. Jones. This almost twelve-mile round-trip hike is strenuous will take approximately six to seven hours. Much of the ascent to the Caudill cabin is quite steep. In addition, there are over twenty-five stream crossings each way that re­ quire crossing through shal­ low water on stepping-stones. Reservations are required "Carolina Legend" by Raney Rogers Local artist featured in 2006 Wildlife Calendar The North Carolina Wild­ life Resource Commission is pleased to announce that Ashe County artist Raney Rogers' original oil painting, "Carolina Legend" has been chosen for the month of June in their 2006 Wildlife Cal­ endar. The Carolina Legend was one of the first wooden sport fishing boats built in Harker's Island by the leg­ endary boat builder Omi Tillett. Sports fishermen from all over the world have spent days reeling in the Blues from this very boat. Rogers' work has been chosen for a month in the annual calen­ dar two previous times and she has become a highly respected and well-known naturalist painter to the or­ ganization and its devotees. Raney has donated her time and a percentage of profits to wildlife organizations na­ tionally and locally in order to bring an awareness of wildlife and the importance it has on all levels of our ex­ istence to everyone, not just wildlife enthusiasts. Living in Ashe County has afforded her the opportunity to see a black bear and mountain lion in the wild, as well as the more commonly seen turkey, deer, grouse, quail, fox, egret, heron, duck and many other species in the area. Rogers owns the oldest fine art gallery in West Jef­ ferson, and was the catalyst for many others to follow to create what is now known as the "Arts District". However, don't look for her on Main Street as she is definitely a "bird of a different color" and one look at her purple gallery will attest that she is worth stepping off the beaten path to visit. Calendars will be avail­ able in September and the first twenty-five will be per­ sonally signed by the artist. Call 336-246-3388 or e-mail acorngallery@acorngallery. com or check out her website at www.acorngallery.com. for these hikes and each hike is limited to twenty people. The hikes will begin prompt­ ly at 9 AM. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568 and speak with Erin Brasfield or Rejane Butler to make a reservation or for additional information. Directions to the trailhead will be mailed once reserva­ tions are confirmed. kEGAL CINEMAS Happy 8th Birthday, Precious! * MO*l rWTH I t l l l M t « T a « 9 U » DIG r DIGITAL SOUND BARGAIN SHOWS IN (] * Pits I Discount Ticks! 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COURSE OFFERINGS CLASS SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR AGES 6-9# 10-13, 14-UP AND ADULTS Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Fibers, Collage, Mosaics, 3-D Sculpture Mosaics COST INSTRUCTOR $5-$10 per session - materials provided! Lucinda Shelton, Bachelor of Arts, UNC-Wilmington Teacher Certification in Arts Education K-12 ASU This project is supported by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. REGISTRATION: Call the Arts Council at 336.84*-ARTS tor a brochure and registration form. Or stop by the Arts Center in West Jefferson for more information. NEW EXPANDED HOURS: Pam and Mike Sawyer, shown center left and center right, enjoy the rapids with the Stokes family of Raleigh. Friday, July 8 saw Pam id Mike Sawyer getting up ;fore the birds preparing for leir trip to Erwin, Tennessee id some Whitewater rafting in. They make their first raftg trip down the Nolichucky orge in 2004 and enjoyed it > much they just had to do it Jain. Mike came into contact ith Jeff Stanley of Wahoo's dventures four years ago irough his job with the Jefrson Post. After two years, iff finally convinced Mike to ike the trip and when Mike 'Id Pam, she was all for it. They took the family level ip again, which took them trough some breathtakingly beautiful scenery of both the Pisgah and Cherokee Nation­ al Forests, included in which is a cliff ledge from which one of the scenes of the movie "The Last of the Mohicans" was shot. ' The eleven and half mile trip took about two and a half hours with a deli buffet lunch at the end after drying off and changing into dry clothes. The guides are profession­ al, courteous, and helpful and the greatest comedians that never made it onto "Saturday Night Live". Will Pam and Mike be making this trip again? You Betcha! MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM 7:30PM / FRIDAY 7:30AM 3:30PM / SATURDAYS 8:OOAM-NOON Yes, We Can See You Today! i ( Same-Day Appointments! ashe associates MEDICAL Family Medicine v Urgent Care * Laser Skin Care * Sports Medicine 151 Medical Park Drive Jefferson, NC 336-246-7161 www.AsheMedical.com �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Blue Ridge Music Center to open Saturday Two decades in the mak­ ing, construction of the Blue Ridge Music Center will be complete Saturday, July 16, when Congressman Rick Boucher, joined by represen­ tatives from the National Council for the Traditional Arts and the National Park Service, cut a ribbon that marks the opening of a new 17,000-square-foot interpre­ tive center at Milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. with remarks by the Congressman, NCTA Chair Joe Wilson, National Park Service Regional Director Patricia Hooks, Parkway Su­ perintendent Dan Brown, and Galax Mayor C.M. Mitchell, and presentations by Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The ceremony will be pre­ ceded and followed by plenty of mountain music by local and regional performers, in­ cluding Wayne Henderson, Steve Barr, Montana Young, No Speed Limit, the Wolfe Brothers, Deborah and Ran­ dy Sheets, the Galax Little Leaves, and Kirk Sutphin. In­ formal tours of the new center will be offered throughout the afternoon. The evening con­ cert begins at 6 o'clock at the outdoor stage and amphithe­ ater and features No Speed Limit with Billy Hawks and The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters. There is no charge for the concert or any of the day's events. Brown said that the center will eventually house high­ tech interactive exhibits, but for now, temporary exhibits will be the focus of the 2,300sf exhibit gallery. The inaugu­ ral display,"Hometown Stars," was developed by the Blue Ridge Institute at Ferrum College and features posters, photos and other memorabil­ ia associated with the many musicians and singers from southwest Virginia who re­ corded in the 1920s, 30s and early 40s. The new center also houses a book and music store, in­ door auditorium, and a class­ room for visiting students. In nearby fields and woods, local volunteers, working through the Friends of the Parkway, Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Music Center The Blue Ridge Music Center—seen here while under construction—is now complete. are building hiking trails that pass along the adjacent meadow and will eventually loop along the ridge behind the center. The more than $4 million interpretive center, which was built by Sheldon C. Nichols Construction of Collinsville, Va., complements the outdoor stage and amphitheater that opened in the fall of 2001 and showcases performers who are steeped in roots music of the southern Appalachian Moun­ tains. The National Council for the Traditional Arts oper­ ates the music center in co­ operation with the National Park Service. More than half the land for the 2,000-acre music center site was donated by the City of Galax. The new center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week through the fall. The summer concert series continues on Saturday eve­ nings through early Septem­ ber, then switches to Sunday afternoons through mid-Oc­ tober. For information about upcoming performances call (276) 236-5309 or visit www. ncta.net on the Internet. Brown said the new inter­ pretive center "offers visitors the opportunity to both hear and learn about mountain music and its tremendous importance to other forms of American music, and to do that while enjoying the sce­ nic beauty of the Blue Ridge plateau." It will also acquaint visitors with other places to experience mountain music and culture and should en­ courage regional travel and exploration. In addition to the new in­ terpretive center and the out­ door stage and amphitheater, an adjoining luthier shop will let visitors see how stringed instruments are made. David Johnson & Dixie Dawn to headline in Boone Late at night in a rain­ storm, a young teenaged girl was walking alone down the road. A harmless and be­ nevolent driver stopped and offered the girl a ride home. She gave directions; her par­ ents met the driver at their doorstep and then the girl disappeared, again. The par­ ents explained to the driver that thirteen years ago their daughter was killed on the highway and for thirteen years she has been seen, on the date of her death, walk­ ing down the highway in a rainstorm. This story, this ballad, is called "Bringing Mary Home." On Saturday night, July 16, Mountainhome Music will Band. "Every year David John­ son the Dixie Dawn Band has put together a special concert for Mountainhome Music which highlights our musical heritage," explained Joe Shannon, host of Moun­ tainhome Music. "Previous shows have included The Early Years of the Grand Ole Opry, Rock-a-Billy, Brother Songs, and many more." David Johnson and the Dixie Dawn Band played for many years in Boone at the old BBQ barn known as Shadracks. And every year since the beginning of Merlefest, they are the band that opens this annual weekend of bluegrasa and country music and Tragdies, Ballads of the Blue Ridge Mountains." Performing will be David Johnson and the Dixie Dawn home Music stage, this year will be their tenth consecu­ tive appearance. David Johnson has twice present "Murders, Mysteries, legends. On the Mountain- Photo courtesy of Mountainhome Music David Johnson and Dixie Dawn will headline Saturday. been named National Studio Music of he Year in the field of gospel music, he was a 2001 Dove Award nominee for his album Many Roads to Home, Ride for Life Poker Run set forJuly 16 The Annual Ride for Life Benefit Poker Run will be held Saturday, July 16, at Ashe County Park in Jeffer­ son, N.C., with registration from 8:30 to 10 a.m. All mo­ torcycles, car clubs and hot rods are welcome. The route is a 110-mile scenic ride that winds through Ashe and Al­ leghany counties along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Grayson Coun­ ty, Virginia. The event will feature a catered lunch by Woodland's Barbecue, silent auction, t-shirt sales and oth­ er activities. In case of rain, the event will be held Sat­ urday, July 23. All proceeds benefit Project Teamwork, a crisis relief fund organized by SkyLine employees in 1997. Since the program be­ gan, Project Teamwork has donated over $44,630 to 345 worthy recipients. For more information, call SkyLine at 800-759-2226 or visit its Web site at www.skyline.org. The Shooting of Dan McGrew5 come to Appalachian State July 31 and this week his song "Sail­ ing With the Master" is #1 on the gospel music charts. In addition to "Bringing Mary Home," other songs in this show will include "The Legend of the Brown Moun­ tain Lights," the story of the mysterious lights that have for generations been seen on Brown Mountain from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain; "Banks of the Ohio," "Knoxville Girl," "Wreck of Old 97," "Long Black Veil," and "Roses in the Snow." There will also be a special tribute to John­ ny Cash, which will include his beautiful ballad, "I Still Miss Someone." The concert will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Boone. Starting time is 8:00. Tick­ ets are $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets for children are $5:00, and a new family ticket is available for $30.00. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be purchased online at www. mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Crucis), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, The Blowing Rock Stage Com­ pany and Pandora's Mailbox in Blowing Rock, and at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jeffer­ son. The purpose of Mountainhome Music is the honor the musicians, dancers, and sto­ rytellers of the Appalachian region. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the ASU Cen­ ter for Appalachian Studies and the Blue Ridge Music Trails project, an outreach program of the North Caro­ lina Arts Council. For more information about this show, call 828-2648118 or go to www.mountainhomemusic.com. Connect Every Room To Great Entertainment And Save Up To $400 A Year! Over 145 Channels of Cable Entertainment • Includes Digital Cable, plus Free Family Cable on all extra TVs • Up to 20 channels of Showtime®, FUX* The Movie Channel™ • Up to 20 channels of Starz* • 45 channels of Commercial-Free Digital Music • Access to pay-per-view movies and specials, plus seasonal sports packages BOONE - Appalachian State University's Depart­ ment of Theatre and Dance will present "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," a one-man show adapted and performed by community artist-in-resi­ dent Wayne Clawson, on Sun­ day, July 31, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. in Valborg Theatre. Tickets are $15 and $10 and can be reserved by call­ ing the Department of The­ atre and Dance at 262-3028. "The Shooting of Dan Mc­ Grew" features pieces se­ lected from the works of poet Robert Service. It will also features anecdotes and his­ torical background, delivered in Clawson's usual humorous way. Clawson has been a fan of Robert Service for many years, and enjoys the chal­ lenge of bringing his poetry to life. Selections for the produc­ tion were taken from popular Service collections including "Songs of a Sourdough," 'The Collected Works of Robert Service," "More Collected Works" and "Later Collected Works." The scope of work spans from the early 1900s to 1958, when Service died. Clawson commented that while Ser­ vice is known for his humor, his poems about war are ex­ tremely powerful and moving. "His experiences as an ambu­ lance driver in World War I really had a profound effect on him. These are very timely pieces," Clawson added. Some of the featured po- Post file photo Poet Robert W. Service will come to life in Wayne Clawson's one-man show. ems include "The Padre," which describes a boy found on the battlefield, and "The Ambulance Driver." The production will also feature Service's humorous poems like "Bessie's Boil," and "The Three Bares," both deal­ ing with bawdy shenanigans involving the inhabitants of rural Scotland. Clawson, whose previous shows include readings from Mark Twain and Sam Levinson, has earned rave reviews across the High Country. After the initial perfor­ mance at Appalachian, Claw­ son will take "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" to the South East Theatre Conference in Greensboro, a major regional conference that integrates theatre educators and the­ atre professionals. Clawson's piece also is the Department of Theatre and Dance's entry into the Fringe Theatre Fes­ tival. 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We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 17 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 16 1 p.m.: Underwater Tour to find out what lives in the New River. Collect aquatic animals, macro-inverebrates, identify them and use them to determine water quality. Come prepared to get wet. Must wear closed shoes. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information, call 336982-2587. 4 - 7 p.m.: F i s h F r y a n d Indoor Yard Sale will be held at Fleetwood Center. 5:30 -10:30 p.m. Ashe Central High School Class of 1985 will have a 20 year class reunion at the Ashe County Arts Council building, across from Badger Funeral Home, in downtown West Jefferson for alumni and a guest. Heavy finger foods and a DJ and cost will be $20 per person and $40 per couple. For anyone interested, a family outing is planned that same afternoon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Jefferson Park. The park shelters are unavailable so bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Cake and cookies will be provided. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled. Please send your money by June 25 to Andrea Cook, 265 Monticello Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. 7:30 p.m.: Son's Light Coffee House will be held at Blowing Rock Ruritan Club with scripture reading and prayer, praise and worship and a special music ministry. Students in grades 7 - 12 and college are invited, admission is free. For more information call Dawn or David Ward at 264-2007. 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Astronomy Program on Mt. Jefferson, come on up and view the stars. Join us at the first overlook for a rare glimpse at distant galaxies, nebul, and stars. We will have several high powered telescopes available and a variety of astronomers from the Forsyth Astronomical Society ready to answer your questions. Call the park to reserve your parking spot on Mt. Jefferson at (336) 246-9653. 9 p.m.: Night Hike Tour will be at the New River State Park, Wagoner Accessin the chimney field, below the office. Come explore the sights and sounds of the night. Join a park ranger for a short walk and hands on experience. Wear appropriate footwear for walking. Sunday, July 17 10 a.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will hold a Centennial celebration. Former pastors and members are invited to attend. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Pastor, Rev. Cris Cox and the congregation invite you to attend. 10:30 a.m.: Clifton Baptist Church will celebrate its 114th homecoming. The Melody Trio will be singing with dinner to follow. All past pastors and past and current members are invited to share in this celebration. The church is located at 972 Carl Eastridge Rd. in Warrensville. 10:30 a.m.: Kevin Spencer and Friends will be in concert at Landmark Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. The church is located in the Silas Creek community. 10:30 a.m.: Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will have services. Coffee and fellowship begin at 10 a.m. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 for details. This new and growing community of kindred spirits welcome all. 11 a.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks is an opportunity to know more about the local geology and mountain mapping of Mt. Jefferson. Bring your questions and sturdy shoes as we set out on an investigative look at Mt. Jefferson geology. This like will be at a very relaxed pace, but the trail is considered strenuous in sections. Meet at Mt. Jefferson picnic area. 2 p.m.: Wildflower Hike on the ridge line of Mt. Jefferson with a ranger and explore the wildflowers on the Summit & Rhododendron trails. Natural history and folklore will be discussed. Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Meet at the picnic shelter. Call 246-9653 for more information. 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Graybeal Cemetery located on the Graybeal Hollow Rd., Little Laurel community. Rev. Kenneth Clark will speak. 2 p.m.: Reptile Ramble with a ranger who will offer a hands on learning experience to learn to identify the common reptiles that can be found at the New River. Meet at the picnic shelter at Wagoner Road Access. 2:30 p.m.: High Country Post Polio Support Group will meet in the new auditorium at Main, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish supper and business meeting. The executive board meeting will be held at 6 p.m., same location. Wednesday, July 20 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision Support Group will meet at Ashe Services for Aging. Shirley Stevenson will be the speaker. 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. The Eller Family Association will be meeting atthe Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023, £005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. Friday, July 22 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. will have Homecoming with lunch provided in the fellowship hall. Special singing will start at 2 p.m. with Solid Rock, Gospel Aires, The Severts. and Parson family. Everyone is welcome. Pastor is Rev. Tommy Graybeal. 11 a.m.: Peace Haven Church will have a special singing with singer Chuck Compton. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. ' 11 a.m.: Glory Bound II singers from Maryland will be at Landmark Baptist Church. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. 12:30 p.m.: Guided Canoe Trip beginning at Wagoner Access, join the park rangers for a 5 mile guided trip on the Wild & Scenic New River. You will learn basic canoe paddle strokes and other useful information to help you down the river safely. Cost is $2.50 per person for the shuttle fee. Minimum age is eight years old and the trip could be canceled due to weather. Also there are a limited number of spaces, call 982-2587 to make reservations. Monday, July 25 7:30 p.m.: Johnson County Baptist Campmeeting will be held through July 29 in Trade. Tenn. Special singing each night. Guest speaker will be Charles Worley, pastor of Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, NC. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact David Benfield. pastor of Baptist Home Church at 828-7336991. Tuesday, July 26 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will meet at Smokey Mt. BBQ. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Friday, July 29 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes continued on page 9A NO GIMMICKS! <y more information. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Second Annual 1904 Courthouse Celebration at the 1904 Courthouse in Jefferson. The event will feature arts and crafts and entertainment and food from local restaurants in the "Taste of Ashe". Special events include the opening ceremonies at 12 noon, the second annual tricycle race at 5 p.m. and tours of the newly opened museum and the courthouse under renovation. Bring a chair and spend the day. Free admission. 3 p.m.: Friendly Grove Baptist Church will have a Day of Celebration with games for children, gospel music and free pork BBQ. Singing will be followed by meal at 5:30. A love offering will be taken for the singers. Rev. Gordon Rawls and congregation look forward to seeing you. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. Monday, July 18 Creative Construction Camp will be held through July 22 at Ashe County High School Academy (old West Jefferson School building). The cost is $35 for the week and includes snacks, lunch and all materials. The camp is open to all 4 - 6 graders in Ashe County. Participants will learn to use some "cool" tools and "build" something to take home. Contact Cathy Gentry at 8773777 or Dianne Eldreth at 3844527. Please call by Friday, July 15, if interested. 8 a.m.: Camp Med is a program for high school students who may be interested in the medical field. Call 846-0781 for an application. This camp will be held through July 22. Tuesday, July 19 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral Healthcare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet at the New River Behavioral HealthCare Outpatient Treatment Center in Ashe County at 221 West Now Through August 1st! Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm New 2005 4Runner $1,500 Up To Customer Cash Back New 2005 H\gh\andei New 2005 NMD S\enna $1,000 ro $1,250 Customer Cash Back Customer Cash Back Get Cash Back or Choose As Low As 1.9% Financing!' 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Available will be ultrasound scans and blood test. An M.D. will be onsite. To schedule an appointment, call 1-877763-3344 (toll free) or www. ultrascreen.us. 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for Kathryn Pennell at 336-8771154 or Shelby Duane at 828495-9371 for more information. 6 p.m.: North Beaver Baptist Church will have a special singing with The Faith Trio of Wilkesboro. Come join the church for an evening of southern gospel music. (d££K£ms a muosrs 18 Hn/ar, - *32°" Saturday, July 30 Saturday, Julv 23 Watauga Medical Center. Call (indudea cart) and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. # TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE DEALS THROUGH 8-1-05! �PAGE10A FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Plans now underway for Greater L.A. Festival continued from page 9A Music Festival and Rubber Ducky Race sponsored by Lansing Vol. Fire Dept. will be held in meadow behind the Fire Dept. with lots of music, crafts, and food for sale. The winner will receive $500. For more information contact any Fire Dept. member or 336-3843456 for vendor information. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Alleghany County Democratic Party is hosting the Second Annual Congressman Bob Doughton Day at the Doughton Hall Bed and Breakfast, former home of Congressman Doughton, in Laurel Springs. A free BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information call 336-372-2058. Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Democratic history and fellowship. I p.m.: Calhoun Reunion will be held at Grayson Highlands State Park. Please bring a covered dish for lunch. There will be games for the kids. For more information call 3844281. Sunday, July 31 II a.m.: Annual Gideon Lewis Reunion will be held at the Riverview Community Center on Hwy. 88. Please bring a covered dish, drinks and utensils will be provided. Monday, August 1 7 p.m.: Ashe Baptist Associational Choir will be practicing at the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room. Brother David Phillips, the new associational choir director, invites anyone who likes to sing to be a part of the choir which will be singing at the Associational Meeting in August. Saturday, August 6 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. Sunday, August 7 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. Monday, August 8 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a community forum on domestic violence. The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Please call Debbie at 982-8851 to register and RSVP for dinner. There is a no charge for the forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for You. Friday, August 12 5 - 8 p . m . : G a l l e r y C r a w l in downtown West Jefferson. Saturday, August 13 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes Into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night at Jefferson Methodist Churth Fellowship Hall. Stories, songs and performances by local artists. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for students. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winners Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that I can let the restaurant know how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smokey Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. . Sunday, August 28. 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Saturday, September 10 Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. VBS events Apple Grove Baptist Church July 13-16 from 7 - 9 p.m. Join them for a Prayer Safari. River Crest Mission Church July 16 One day of VBS from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. will be a fun-filled day of games, crafts and learning about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. For more information or need transportation, call Lucille at 982-9544. Sturgllls Baptist Church July 17-22 Classes for all ages begin at 7 p.m. with Ward Sexton teaching the adult class. Everyone is welcome. Mt. Olive Baptist Church July 17-21 from 7 - 9 p.m. with the theme, Construction Zone. Kickoff on July 16 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the old Fleetwood School Ballfield. Classes for all ages. Mt. Olive is located on Watertank Road in Fleetwood. Everyone is welcome. The church's WMU is joining VBS on a local mission project to collect school supplies for children in the community. You can drop off items into the little blue car in the church parking lot. Laurel Knob Baptist Church July 17-22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes for babies through grade 6. Theme is Kingdom of the Son, a Prayer Safari. Pastor, Dr. Jim Rash and congregation invite you to attend. Volney Baptist Church July 17 - July 22 in Volney, Va. with classes beginning at 7 p.m. The theme will be "Xtreme Adventure". Classes are for young people from 0 to 99! Everyone is invited and for more information call Pastor Doug Halsey at 276-579-2833. Rich Hill Baptist Church July 18-22 Come join the church in learning about "Building Character with Jesus" with classes starting at 6:15 p.m. Classes for all ages, including adults. Everyone is invited to attend. Peak Creek Church of the Brethren July 18-23 located on the Peak Creek Road in Laurel Springs announces VBS nightly from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Building Character Like Jesus" with classes for all ages and lots of fun, crafts, music, food and Bible lessons. Pastor Doug Diamond and congregation invite everyone to attend. Mt. Paddy Church July 18 21 VBS will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 nightly and a carnival will be held on July 22 from 4 - 8 p.m. Ongoing Events Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church is held on Friday evenings, 6 p.m. at Family Central. Snack, supper and childcare are provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting month holding next meeting at time. For more information, call the Golden Corral Restaurant Christina at 336-982-4416. in Boone. Anyone interested Bald Mountain Baptist in the history and times of Church Fall Ladies Bible the Renaissance and Medieval Study will be conducted each periods are invited to attend. Wednesday evening from 6:45 The SCA is an international - 8 p.m. However, there will living history organization, be no meeting on the first dedicated to education of, Wednesday of each month and the researching and re­ due to the missions meeting. creating of the arts and skills of The study will be from the pre-17th century Europe. If you Beth Moore study, "A Heart have an interest in this period Like His". Everyone is invited. of history, please join us at Workbooks are $15 and the our monthly meeting or contact deadline for signing up is July Greg at druid@fastransit.net. 20. Please call the church or on the web at www.sca.org. office at 877-1550. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit Riverview Learning Center is organization. Education offering computer classes and Prenatal more. To register or for details, Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Family Central. The program is offered in foursessions, through Store will be open Thursdays December. Transportation and and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women at 6:30 p.m. and continue until undergoing cancer treatment. 10 p.m. Riverview Community Free information, make-up kit Center is located in Creston at and skin care. Call 846-0781. 11719 Highway 88 West. Branham's West Jefferson Revitalization Bro. William Committee meets the fourth sermons will be aired over Friday of each month at 8 a.m. WMMY 106.1 FM radio on at Sweet Aromas Restaurant Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 in West Jefferson. Meetings a.m.The ministry of thelate Rev. Branham manifested Jesus are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization Christ the same yesterday, of our community is invited. today and forever that all Latinos Unidos de Ashe will things are possible by only Also, his ministry meet at the new Latino center, believing. located at Family Central, 626 is forerunning the Second Ashe Central School Road, Coming of Christ, as John the Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class Baptist was the forerunner meets on Mondays at 7:30 of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. p.m. Branham preached the Seven Ashe County Democratic Church Ages and Revelation of Party meets every fourth the Seven Seals that revealed Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky mysteries contained in the Mountain Barbecue. Everyone book of Revelation. You may is welcome. For more write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. infprmation, call 864-9068. Survivors for Creative of Domestic Society Anachronism (SCA) meets at Violence meet in a confidential 7p.m.every2nd Monday of each setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at theNella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. we Dare to you Compare With new towers in... 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Athletes (or anyone else) of any age wanting to save themselves a trip down the mountain to shop for shoes can come by and get fitted up for their individual sport and style, and shoes will be available for purchase on site. This week in local sports Football 7-on-7 scrimmages begin Photo by Shane Hopkins Recently the Huskies hosted their second (of three) 7-on-7 football scrimmages. This was with West Caldwell (who is no longer in the Mountain Valley Conference). No scores or stats are kept in these practice match-ups, as they're designed mainly to work on passing play refinement. These top two pics show the Huskies in action against the Warriors. HUSKIES FOOTBALL WORKOUT SCHEDULE JULY 2005 Friday July 15 8:00-10:30 a.m. Make-up Monday July 18 5:30-8:00 p.m. Defense Tuesday July 19 5:30-8:00 p.m. Defense , Wednesday July 20 5:30-8:00 p.m. Offense ' July 21 5:30-8:00 p.m. Offense Make-up Thursday Friday 8:00-10:30 a.m. Monday July 25 5:30-8:00 p.m."' Tuesday July 26 5:30-8:00 p.m. Defense Wednesday July 27 5:30-8:00 p.m. Offense Thursday Photo by Shane Hopkins Nic Vannoy, Justin Hodges, Ethan Goodman, and Parker Johnson take a break from the action against the Warriors. July 22 July 28 • 5:30-8:00 p.m. Offense Friday July 29 8:00-10:30 a.m. " v' ' Defense Make-up Tennis camps, practices underway at high school Photos by Shane Hopkins Summer is a busy time for tennis around Ashe County High School. Practice for the men s and women's teams have already started. Huskies Tennis practice is being held on Monday evenings from 5-7 (boys) and on Tuesday and Thursdays (girls) from 6 to 8 p.m. At left, varsity men's player Will Krider shows his form. Center, rising sophomore star Lorna Vega wallops one across the net. ACHS Tennis Coaches Vickie Herman and Logan Freeman would like to encourage anyone interested in playing tennis this fall (girls) or next spring (boys) to come out and practice this summer. At right, a future star smashes one at the net. He is one of the participants in the Junior Tennis League. There are only two more weeks of Junior Tennis League at ACHS! You can still register for only $10 and get in four more two-hour sessions on Monday and Wednesdays from 10-12pm. On Wednesday, July 27, Coach Vickie Herman will host an ice cream party after tennis lessons and t-shirts will be given out. STAN SMITH'S TENNIS CLASS Play Belter Golf with JACK NICKLAUS TO OfleuJ SHOTS, AIM RIGHT OP TARGET, SUGKTUY C.LO4E YOUR, BODY ALUiNNlKNT AGAIN SLUING NORMALLY. INAi*\ OF* ONO v BOTW CflseS OPgN OP. .CLOSE ™C YOU WANT. VOLLEY BASICS On your volley keep your swing compact and ttiink in terms of just holding your racket in the path of the ball Step as you hit. using a short, compact punch of the racket that moves your racket heac toward the target I t o a w m W t W W d nurm Try to move forward as you tit This will help keep your racket face dosed, since if you lean back, the bal wii tend to 1y long Volleys will be an easier shot for you if you keep the bal at least 2 feet away from your body at contact �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Summer baseball camp a 'hit' at ACHS Photo by Shane Hopkins TBaserunning practice; focusing on running "through" first base and trying to beat their best recorded times. The participants in this year's summer baseball camp. Photos by Shane Hopkins Head Coach Ronnie Pruitt (above) offers tips to the baseball campers and (right) hands out awards at the end of the camp. Tips for picking the right rod (Editor's note: This is part of a series of monthly columns by former Bassmaster Classic winner, Larry Nixon. Nixon's columns will teach anglers around the country some of his favorite tactics for pursu­ ing big fish. Nixon's columns will focus on everything from spawn fishing to sight fishing and other fishing advice. Art is available for all columns and can be trimmed to fill any size news hole that you may have.) On the Water With Larry Nixon How many thousands of dollars do you have invested in your fishing gear? If you fish for a living, your invest­ ment may be well into the sixfigure range. But even people who fish for fun spend big money on performance bass boats, luxury tow vehicles, the latest electronics and enough baits to make a big sporting goods store jealous. So why do people still try to save a few bucks by buying inferior rods? Better yet, how can people expect to catch the fish of a lifetime or cash a tour­ nament check when they don't correctly match their rods to their bait selection. With rods, one size (or action) does not fit all. If the fish are hitting spinner baits during practice but are smashing jigs during the competition, you have to have the right gear to be able to make the transition. Here's a short list of bait scenarios and the kind of rods you need if you want to maximize your fish-catching potential. Crankbaits: A 7-foot rod with a light action is ideal. The looser the action you have on the rod, the less likely the fish is to shake the lure loose because there will always be tension on the rod. Also, a light rod will allow fish to eat the lure better, making for better hook sets. Texas-rigged Worms and light jigs: This is the most used rod, so if you only own one, make it a good one. I like the distance and leverage of a medium or medium heavy power 6 Vfe-foot rod, like a Berkley Series One. In lakes with heavy cover, try a 6-foot rod for added accuracy. Carolina rigs: Use a heavy 7 Vi-foot rod. The length al­ lows you to cast long leaders in open water and set the hook even if the fish has your leader off to one side. Spinner baits: For shoreline cover a medium heavy 6-foot rod works well. If you throw the V4-ounce size and consider 3/8-ounce a big baits, then a medium power will be more to your liking. For open water slow rolling, a 6 V6-foot rod will give you added distance and help set on monofilament line in deep water. Flipping and pitching: At least a heavy 7 16-foot rod is standard gear but you may want to drop down to a me­ dium heavy power for getting Bowling results CARDINAL LANES ;. week ft 10 (7.5.05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. B.J.'s Bombers M.L. Reed Electric Bledsoe Concrete Mike's Mufflers Cornerstone Fellowship T & L Construction Showcase Lighting 26—14 25—15 24—16 21—19 20—20 19—21 12—28 For All Your Golf, Work & Utility Needs jigs 20 or more feet away from the boat. For these presenta­ tions, I prefer the Fenwick Techna AV Flippin'Stik, a 7foot-9-inch rod that is based on a custom design I've used for years. When there's big money on the line, pros will keep as many different, specially matched bait-and-rod combi­ nations on their boat as they can. That's because. matching your presentation to your rod can result in a better striketo-catch ratio and bigger pay­ checks. Larry Nixon is a former Bassmaster Classic winner with more than $1.5 million in career earnings on the BASS Tour. Nixon lives with his wife arid three children in Bee Branch, Ark. 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Mark Corts Chapter of the National Honor Soci­ ety and Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics honor society. She attends Calvary Bap­ tist Day School in WinstonSalem. Ashley is the 17-year-old daughter of Rodney and Mary Rumple of WinstonSalem and the granddaugh­ ter of Paul and Eunice Rum­ ple of West Jefferson. On August 9,2005, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., all Ashe County High School freshmen, transfer students and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend this informative meeting. Students will meet the principal, administrators, counselors and teachers. An information session will be held covering topics that new students often find puzzling including: attendance, bell schedule, dress code, how does lunch work?, and suggestions from current ACHS students on making an easy transition to high school life at Ashe County High School Students will be given their revised schedules and will be assisted in finding the easiest path to their classrooms. The Ashe County community has pitched in and we are pleased to have some great door prizes to welcome new students. Details on the door prizes will be shared the day of the orientation! Although students and their families are welcome to visit the high school during the summer, often there are not faculty and staff present to provide the depth of information we are prepared to share on August 9th. Please plan on visiting ACHS during this orientation meeting as we have set aside the time just for YOU on this day. On the days immediately preceding school's opening counselors and teachers are often in meetings or working together on projects as we prepare for the 2005-2006 school year and we may be unable to assist you personally. If you would like more Juniors to meet at ACHS information on this meeting or transitioning to Ashe County High School, please don't hesitate to contact us. If we are not here we will get back with you, please be patient as we generally don't keep a "regular" schedule during July. The high school main phone is (336) 246-2400 and our email addresses are listed below. Sincerely, Your high school counselors Debbie Pennington (last names A-G) debpennington@ashe.kl2. nc.us Annette Bednosky (H-Pe) abednosky@ashe.kl2.nc.us Tara Miller (Pf-Z) (Mrs. Miller will be on maternity leave until 9/1/05) tmiller@ashe.kl2.nc.us Who: 2005-2006 11th Grade Students and their Parents/Guardians What: Rising Senior Parent/Student Informational Night "Preparing to become a Senior in High School" Why: Answers to questions parents & students frequently ask (Completing Requirements for Graduation, Applying to College, Applying for Scholarships, Leadership Opportunities, etc.) When: Thursday, August 4, 2005 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Ashe County High School Auditorium We look forward to seeing all of you! Ashe County High School Counselors 336-246-2400 Debbie Pennington - dcbpennington@ashe.k12.nc.us Annette Bednosky - abednosky@ashe.k 12.nc.us Tara Miller - tmiller@ashe.k 12.nc.us Arts Council offers summer classes The Ashe County Arts will be used in creating a nonCouncil is pleased to an­ traditional book. Fiber classes nounce summer art classes for youth will introduce fibers for children and adults. The using stitchery techniques classes will be held at both using non-traditional materi­ Fleetwood Community Cen­ als and creating a new project ter and the Riverview Com­ every session. munity Center There will be printmaking The classes will be held classes for adults and students between July 18 and August exploring techniques in Gela­ 24. Classes will be held in tin monotype and linoleum The Northwest Regional two and three hour sessions block. Children and adults Educational Service Alli­ either on consecutive days or with enjoy collage classes ance (NWRESA), located daylong sessions. Class ses­ that will introduce decoupin Wilkesboro, North Caro­ sions are available for ages age techniques using random lina, is offering a wonder­ 6-9, 10-13 and 14-adults. The items to create one of a kind ful, educational opportuni­ fees for each session will be projects. There will be classes for youth and adults in mak­ ty for teachers throughout $5-$10. There will be painting ing mosaics using wood panel the region on August 2-4, classes for adults, which will as the surface. And there will 2005. NWRESA currently offer a sampling of differ­ be 3D sculpture mosaics class provides staff development ent paint mediums such as for adults applying a direct and support for teach­ oil, acrylic, watercolor and method technique to an ab­ ers and administrators in mixed media. Students will stract or figurative sculpture. northwestern North Caroli­ work from the still life model. Join in the fun and have na who need renewal cred­ Painting for youth will offer an art filled summer! Please its and staff development a sampling of different paint call or come by the Ashe Arts in various curricular areas mediums including acrylic, Center for a class schedule K-12. watercolor and mixed media. and registration form. Reg­ The three-day confer­ Students will explore differ­ istration must be completed ence entitled "Focus on ent paint surfaces. Draw­ at least three days before Diversity: Strategies for ing classes for children and the first session. Payment Working with All Learn­ adults will teach beginners may be made by cash, check, ers" will be held at Central basic drawing techniques in-. or VISA or Mastercard. For Head Start program taking applications Teacher's conference in August The BROC Head Start Program is taking applica­ tions for school year 20052006 on children 3 and 4 years of age. Head Start is a preschool child development educational program; Sizemore Head Start is the name of the Ashe County center. It is located in Jefferson just off Northwest Drive (near the Gates Plant); follow North­ west Drive, Sizemore Center on right at the top of hill. Head Start serves income eligible families; also a lim­ ited number of over-income families can be served if their child has disabilities or spe­ cial needs. Proof of income and proof of child's age (birth certificate) must be shown when applying for Head Start. Income may be for the previous calendar year or the past twelve months. Classes operate from mid August to May of 2006. The hours of operation for Head Start classes are from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Mon­ day through Thursday. Friday classes may also be available for children depending upon the families' needs and fund­ ing sources. A variety of services are provided by Head Start. These include family servic­ es, comprehensive education, parent involvement opportu­ nities, health services, nutri­ tious meals, and services for children with disabilities and other special needs. All ser­ vices are offered to the chil­ dren at no charge to the fam­ ily. Transportation to and Wheeler attending Vanderbilt Nashville, Tenn.-The out­ standing academic achieve­ ments of undergraduates at Vanderbilt University have been honored with publi­ cation of the Spring 2005 Dean's Lists for the College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, Peabody College of education and hu­ man development and Blair School of Music. Locally, Anna Marie Wheeler has been named to the Dean's List for the Col­ lege of Arts and Science. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wheeler Jr. of Lansing. To qualify for the Arts and Science, Peabody College or Blair School of Music Dean's List, students must receive grades equivalent to a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the semester. Vanderbilt University is a private research univer­ sity of approximately 6,300 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate and professional students. Founded in 1873, the university comprises 10 schools, a public policy insti­ tute, a distinguished medical center and The Freedom Fo­ rum First Amendment Cen­ ter. Vanderbilt, ranked as one of the nation's top uni­ versities, offers undergradu­ ate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineer­ ing, music, education and human development, and a full range of graduate and professional degrees. For more news about Van­ derbilt, visit the Vanderbilt News Service homepage on the Internet at www.Vanderbilt/edu/news. from the Head Start Center is provided within a limited area of the county. Parents are encouraged to transport when possible. The Head Start Center is a licensed Child Care Cen­ ter with a 5 Star Rating. It meets all requirements of the N.C. Child Care Licens­ ing Division. Head Start also operates the Child and Adult Care Food Program that is monitored by the N.C. De­ partment of Environment, Health, and Natural Re­ sources, Nutrition Services Section. For more information on eligibility and to make an appointment to apply, please call Brenda M. Roten at the Sizemore Head Start Center at 246-6448. UNC-G I1GWS Greensboro - Jade Larkin of Jefferson recently received a BA degree, graduating cum laude, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro during the institute's May commencement. Speaker for the event was Wall Street bro­ ker Muriel Siebert. The more than 2,000 students who took part in commencement com­ pleted their degrees at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels during the spring semester. Jade Larkin of Jefferson and Candie N. Greer of Lan­ sing have earned Dean's List honors during the Spring 2005 semester. Undergradu­ ate students carrying six or more semester hours of course work must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and have no grade below a B- for the semester to attain the Dean's List. Attention all Harry Potter fans! You are invited to a party at Skyland Books, Friday, July 15 at 10:30 p.m. to celebrate the latest book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Games, prizes and special refreshments will be featured from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. The highlight of the party will be a costume contest with the winner receiving a copy of the new book. Partygoers do not have to dress in costume to attend the event. At the stroke of midnight, the book will be available for purchase. For more information, call the store at 846- 2660. Skyland Books is located in downtown West Jefferson near Sally Mae's Emporium. Wilkes Middle School ESTATE AUCTION! Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, Household Items & Personal Property ^ ' ' Will Be Sold To The Highest Bidder on Sat. July 16 th 10am At the Residence: 5305 Hwy. 16 N. Grumpier, N.C. Auctioneer Comments: "'Ific personal property from this home is ready for any home or shop! These items arc some of the l>est I've ever seen!" Previewing starts at 8:30 am Partial Listing: Large decorative oak hall tree w/ seat. 10 pc. Mahogany dining room suit, oak grandfather clock, two mahogany bedroom suits, mahogany drop-front secretaiy. burl walnut chest, oak wall phone, crank record player, oak dresser, several chest-of-drawcrs. mahogany drum tables, large selection of nice small tables, brass bed. large office desk, several like-new couches, chairs, reclincrs and rockers, nice curio cabinet, mahogany drop leaf tables, farm table, several bookcases, rocking chairs. 3 veiy nice sets of Iron patio furniture, several pes. of signed pottery & crocks several floor lamps & oil lamps, several nice table lamps. 4 chest freezers, several colored TV's, ladder-back chairs, bar stools, butter molds, rolling pins, large selection of small kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils, cookware. dinncrware & glassware, collectible dishes, aggct & granite ware, bath linens, towels, outltv bed linens. & sheets. |ari.c variety of picture & frames, mantel clocks. Victorian-style phones, old dolls, hundreds of books, early school desks trunks, glass top kitchen table w/4 chairs, variety of what-nots & nick-nacks, utility cabinets, storage containers, lawn chairs, suitcases, veiy large Selection of canning Jars & canning supplies. Christmas decorations, woven baskets, cast Iron cookware. shot glass collection from several countries, like new Model 41 monitor heater, fireplace acces­ sories filing cabinets, tread mill, several small farm & hand tools. Cadet 320 snow blower. Wheel Horse lawn mower, push mower weed eaters, and much much morel We re still unpacking boxes and searching in buildingsl BRING A LAWN CHAIR & SPEND THE DAY! Concessions will be provided by Sutherland Methodist Church For more info Please contact: Col. Bill Roark DBA: Roan Valley Auction Co. 5235 Hwy. 421 S. Mtn. City, Tn. 37683 (423)727-5036 or 5574 Directions- From Boone. MC-Take Hwy. 421 S to 221 N. through West Jefferson (past Walmart). Pick up 16 N qo approx. 6 miles. Located 1 mile N. of Shatley Springs Restaurant on 16N. Watch tor signsl From Mtn CJty. TN.-Go to West Jefferson. Get on 221 N.-same directions. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed and stated material. in Wilkes County, NC. During this conference, many wellknown speakers and skilled presenters will share their expertise and enthusiasm for area teachers. Wellknown storyteller and au­ thor, Donna Washington of Durham, NC will share, "A Little Creative Drama in the Classroom." Also speak­ ing will be Dr. Ric Vandett, Assistant Superintendent for Hickory City Schools and Howard Hanger, musi­ cian, children's songwriter, and comedian. Registration will be ac­ cepted for individual oneday sessions or all three days through July 20, 2005. Over 20 workshop selec­ tions are available and will run from 9:00 - 3:00 each day. For a complete list­ ing of workshops, visit the NWRESA website at www. nwresa.org. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to receive renewal credits while school is not in ses­ sion. For further informa­ tion, please contact NWRE­ SA at 336.667.2191 or email lesliec@nwresa.org. I*V1> eluding instruction for dry more information please call and wet media with graph­ 336-246-ARTS. This program ite, pastel, charcoal and ink. is funded by a Learning Audi­ Fiber classes for adults will ences Grant from the North cover stitchery techniques, Carolina Arts Council and is found objects, collage paper sponsored locally by the Ashe appliqu£. These techniques County Arts Council. WPCC releases Dean's List Morganton, NC—West­ ern Piedmont Community College's Dean of Student Services, Larry Garrison, recently released a Spring Semester Dean's List of 822 students. Western Piedmont Com­ munity College would like to commend these students for their academic achieve­ ment. Students selected for the Dean's List must earn a minimum 3.25 grade point average and carry at least a half time academic load. This semester's list included 338 students who earned an "A" in every course they car­ ried. Garrison expressed plea­ sure at the large number of students on the Dean's List by stating, "This list of stu­ dents is a distinct indication of the academic excellence of Western Piedmont. Our students respond to the chal­ lenge presented by rigorous academic programs." The Dean's List for the Spring 2005 Semester at Western Piedmont Commu­ nity College is attached. Western Piedmont Com­ munity College opens the door to opportunity by pro­ viding world-class workforce training, convenient and quality education resources, support for economic devel­ opment, and services to the community and individu­ als that promote continuous learning and improve the quality of life in the region. Locally, Kim Marie Templeton of Jefferson was named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2005 Semester. MOUNTAIN FAMILY CARE CENTER O u r After H o u r s Clinic i s located a t t h e Top Dog Clinic in W a r r e n s v i l l e a t t h e Ashe C o u n t y Middle School This center is NOT an extension of our emergency department, but a clinic that is available to you and your family for non-emergency care. Clinic Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00 ~ 9:00PM • Saturday ~ 8:00AM - 5:00PM Friday and Sunday -Closed Call our staff at: 336-384-6322 for more information ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Transform Your Space with Decorative Lighting Now that summer is here, a lot improvement projects, but you tent with an Asian Fusion, Retro and Tuscan/Mediterranean style. Those utilizing calming neutrals don't have to tear down walls or with clear hues infused with light of people are considering home can be painted any color under light is pointed towards. around $30 to upwards of $500 ing Group in Chicago. the sun. "If you're looking for a more unique look, a popular Just as varied as the colors and for those made of hand-blown glass. Visit your local retail light­ Marc Pfeiffer, national sales material to go with is Murano Echito, who is a product develop­ ment manager for the Juno Light­ ing showroom to get a look at the the one closest to you. call (800) manager for glass hand-blown in Italy," says materials available for pendants are the methods of display. "A ing the lighting is all it will take W.A.C. Lighting in New York says Ray-Barreau. "Each one is an original work of art." Some lot of people are putting up not one, but two, three or even four to transform a room from "drab" the hottest sellers Murano fixtures feature a single to "fab" right now are "When people go into model small pendants color of glass blown into a bcllor bowl-shaped fixture. Others pendants in a circle or row to emphasize a space," says Pfeiffer. "Some people hang each of them homes and see what's in: the high ceilings, angled walls and dramatic lighting, they want to featuring colored and multi­ are tapestries of color twisting from single channel fixtures. Lighting Association's Web site I've also seen them displayed on tracks." at www.americanlightingassoc. colored glass. and turning into unusual shapes. Once you hang the pendant up recreate the looks in their own homes, but run into limitations. "People are seek­ ing out the most Pendants range in price from Courtesy of ARA Content Unless they're willing to spend a lot of money on renovations, unusual fixtures they can find and they can't do anything about the putting them up shape of the room, but decorative lighting can be used to transform not just for the the space and create a sense of ing a room, but style anywhere," says Joe Rey- to be conversa­ rearrange the furniture to make a statement. In most cases, rework­ tion pieces," he for the American Lighting says. Association and professor of interior design at the Univer­ BRIGHT IDEAS. For more information about the latest light­ ing trends and how to achieve them, log on to the American com. and add a light bulb, color dances across the ceiling or wall the MOUNTAIN MEADOWS \ PROPERTIES purpose of light­ Barreau, educational consultant latest designs available. To find 888-246-4402 • 336-246-4401 • FAX: 336-246-4402 Emai1: AshcRealty @ fastransit.net 102 Long Street • West Jefferson, NC 28694 Pendant fix­ tures made of metal can give a room an almost sity of Kentucky. He travels the country tracking lighting trends, and believes one of the reasons decorative lighting has become so popular in the past two or three years is because it allows you to easily add a modern touch to any room without having to make expensive upgrades. are popular as well," says Cory Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI 12(5 Roby Poe Road in popularity, putting recessed cans in kitchen and living areas WELL MAINTAINED - 4BR/1BA BRICK HOME- 2BR/1BA singlewide used as a summer home. Approxi­ mately 1 acre in 5 lots. Nice workshop and cellar. $49,900 on .75 +/- acres. Conveniently located to West Jefferson and Boone. Home is nice but needs a little TLC. $89,200 MLS#131758 Mt. Jefferson Mortgage Among the many options gaining to better balance the light, install­ ing track lighting above areas you want to highlight, putting up picture lights to showcase photos gothic look. Ceramic fixtures MLS#132187 (336) 982-6020 • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? and artwork and adding pendants • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage that will allow you to showcase a small area. These days, they are being hung over islands and peninsulas in kitchens, and in Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. • There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. • 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. • This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. • Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Governmcnl'Guarantee (hat makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. • Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government guarantee. • Reliable income and good credit are required. rooms dedicated to entertain­ ment -- over bars and gathering spots in basements. "When you think of a pendant, the image that comes to mind is probably a small, obscure fixture hanging down from the ceiling to light a specific area, but these days they are anything hut obscuresays Rey-Barreau. "They are fashion statements." Pendants are now available 2BR/2BA OLDER HOME on .5 +/- acres. Remodeled inside and out. Nice hardwood floors, fireplace, hardy-plank siding, new paint and deck. $129,500 MLS#132239 3BR/2BA HOME - on 2+1acres, large creek, nice meadow with room for horses. Remod­ eled inside and out. New paint, carpet, ceramic tile, siding, monitor and new well. Owner will pay $2,000 closing cost. $119,900 MLS#131364 WWW.MTNMEADOW.COM omzi Owned and operated by Lucian & Patricia Jordan in all shapes and sizes and in If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. looks ranging from traditional to eclectic. "The pendant offerings we have found our customers reacting favorably to have been those with a color pallet consis­ .aiE.cl to Li f2LE announ.CE that (ME (iavE movEcl to she High Country Realty EB our MLS. yinAnAr.sshocountyroalostBte.com 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC (Downtown West Jefferson) www.AsheCountvRealEstate.com <^Neoj d\\OJ.E[ 336-246-6348 800-729-0735 c ' MomE at our <c^Veim Jlocation ! / i|T. yppsfc.. MOUNTAIN CHALET WITH NEW LOG CABIN ON 5 ACRES BRAND NEW MOUNTAIN LONG-RANGE VIEWS!! READY TO MOVE LNTO! CHALET ON 2+ ACRES WITH 3BR/2BA chalet with wrap deck, 3BR/3BA log cabin with wood floors, VIEWS! 3BR/3BA Mountain covered lower deck, basement, fireplace, covered front porch, side & chalet with wood floors, fireplace, wooded setting and beautiful back deck, full walkout basement and vaulted ceiling, full finished basement, layered long-range views. a 5-acre wooded setting with potential covered deck and long-range layered $167,500 views $315,000 A117B views. $339,000 A118 C141 LOG HOME IN STONE BRIDGE MOUNTAIN HOME WITH WELL-KEPT HOME WITH WITH INCREDIBLE VIEWS! VIEWS ON 17+ ACRES! VIEWS & CONVENIENT 2BR plus loft/3BA Stonebridge log 2BR/2BA modular home with LOCATION! Enjoy long-range home with wood floors, 2 stone fpls, covered porch, deck, full walkout views from the inside & outside of full finished walkout bsmt, covered bsmt., with finished living area, this open and bright 2BD/3BA chalet porch, screened porch, deck, detached fireplace & expansion possibilities with fireplace, vaulted ceiling. 2-car garage, end of the road privacy & and located on 17.35 acres with garage, full finished walkout layered long range views. $356,900 stream and long-range views. basement & long-range views. P128 $269,000 $249,500 K i l l D117 We've moved to our new location, at 589 South Main Street in Jefferson, on the four lane between the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson. OUR NEW MODEL, THE JEFFERSON, WILL BE OPEN FOR YOU TO VISIT ON JULY 5TH, 2005 WE WILL HAVE OUR OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 16, 2005 FROM IOIOO AM TIL 4:00 PM. A Representative from AF Bank will be on hand during the Open House to provide financing for your Dream Home! We will also have other homes available for you to tour as well. These Homes are on the market for sale, brochures available. STONEBRIDGE LOG HOME SOUTHERN ASHE COUNTY ADORABLE VERY PRIVATE WITH ADDITIONAL LOG LOG HOME WITH RIVER LOG CABIN! 2BR/IBA mountain STRUCTURE! 2BR/2BA log home FRONTAGE! 3BR72Full & 2 Half cabin with wood floors, stone with loft area, wood floors, 2 stone BA, wide plank wood floors. 3 stone fireplace, loft area that could easily fpls, porch, deck, good year-round fpls, 2 large decks, screened porch, be additional sleep space, covered access, and an additional log structure full basement with finished area. front porch, wrap around deck and that can easily be adjusted to a 2-car garage with workshop & located in quiet wooded setting guesthouse. Convenient to Boone storage space and located in Twin convenient to Boone & West and West Jefferson. REDUCED! Bridges with river frontage and views. Jefferson. $179,000. C142 $389,000 El 16 $478,000 G122 CALL US FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS You are cordially invited to join our festivities as we celebrate our new home with an old fashioned cookout. While you 're here, register to win a great door prize! earn ina luilding solutions Innovative Homebuilding Systems 589 South Main Street Jefferson. North Carolina 28640 Office: 336-846-1346 Fax: 336-846-1329 E-mail: Homes@skybest.com Web: RiverchaseHomes.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 Patio-Ready Clematis Decorate Outdoor Garden Rooms with Columns of Instant Color EUSHIEp AIKTIOK Saturday, July 23 at 10:30A.M. Table umbrella, barbeque grill, chaise lounge, clematis. That's right, when decorating your outdoor living room, be sure to remember the clematis. It's all the decoration you'll need to create a finished look. Introduced this spring, the Ray­ mond Evison Patio Clematis are just the ticket for patio-ready, party-ready columns of color for your outdoor space. Grow­ ing only about three feet tall, these blooming beauties are ideal plants for people who have to garden in small spaces or prefer to garden in containers. "Clematis are all the rage this year," says James A. Baggett, editor of Better Homes & Gardens Perennials magazine. "You'll see these Patio variet­ ies decorating decks and patios, used on rooftop gardens, or cascading over balconies in apartments with brilliant blooms from June well into fall." Making a strong vertical statement, one Patio Clematis creates a strong focal point to a grouping of potted plants. In pairs they can define an entryway. In multiples they can line a path or punctuate a patio. Or plant three together in a larger container to create a stunning 'Chelsea Bell Tower.' Unlike old clematis with a rep­ utation for being fussy or dif­ ficult, these new Patio Clematis are a perfectly charming house guest. Growing to a manageable three to four feet, they are easy to care for and bloom year after year all summer long without pruning. The huge jeweled toned flow­ ers measure a whopping six to seven inches across and are bigger and better than those little drink umbrellas. Cezanne dazzles all summer long with gorgeous violet blooms. Picardy is a free-flowering pinkish-red set off with yellow sepals. The vigorous Versailles displays deep wine color flowers from May to September. Garden writers and the hor­ ticultural elite arc calling the Patio Clematis collection the most talkedabout plant series for spring 2005. These usu­ ally longblooming beauties havcalready scored ap­ pearances in leading magazines like "Better Homes & Gardens," "Good House­ keep­ ing" and "Garden Design." "As the first clema­ tis bred to be contained, it's no surprise that Evison's potted vines have struck a chord with garden trendsetters," says Joe Gray, regional vice president of Hines Horticulture, the com­ pany that is helping to intro­ duce the new clematis in North America. "These clematis are for anyone to grow," says Gray. Novice gardeners will like the fact that these clematis require minimal care and know-how; while advanced gardeners will be in­ spired with the range of design options the clematis provide in and out of their containers." Just pop them into a pretty container and provide some support. Surround these so­ ciable climbers with trailing fo­ liage like Silver Falls dichondra or Purple Knight alternanthcra. Add a floral component using a cascading Double Wave petunia NEW PRICE Collection Clematis are improved cultivars, the super-performers in the world of clematis. These plants offer in­ credible vigor, disease resistance, and best of all, high flower and bud counts. It often goes unnoticed how wonderful clematis are for cut-flower use. Take advantage of the prolific nature of these cultivars. With so many blooms feel free to float flowers in the pool, pond or birdbath. Repeat the motif in bowls for floating cen­ terpieces. When the season winds down, these clematis can be treated as annuals or wintered over. Hardy to Zone 4, they can be relocated to the perennial bed in the fall. For a true show-stop­ per this summer, go with the Raymond Evison Patio Clematis Collection. For more informa­ tion or to find a garden center near you, visit www.hinesvines. com. Courtesy of ARA Content in white for a fresh look, or match the color for a monochro­ matic theme. Like its sister collection, the Raymond Evison Royal Hor­ ticultural Collection, the Patio "Put Your Trust In Number One" Qntuifc One of the best values in the high country! Priced to sell: $247,990 336-977-8836 Directions: From Sparta. NC lake US Hwy 21 North 2.9 miles to Hwy 221 South, continue .8 miles to Hwy 93, turn right, go 7.3 miles to Garvey Rd.. turn left, go 1.5 miles to Hwy 113, turn left, go 1.7 miles to Blevins Hollow Road, turn right, go .8 mile to house on left From Ashe County, NC at intersection of Hwy 221 and Hwy 88, take Hwy 221 North 12.9 miles to Hwy 113. turn left, go 2.4 miles to Blevins Hollow Road, turn left, go .8 mile to house on left. Real Estate: 3 Bedroom Home, Living Room & Eat in Kitchen. Den with Stone Fireplace, Deck and Outbuilding. Personal Property: Horse Drawn Wagon, Double Tree for Wagon, 1977 Buick, 1973 Olds Cutlass, Stereo with Speakers, Piano. Bedroom Suite, Table, Electric Heater, Bar Stool, Wringer Washer. Rocking Chair, Fireplace Tools, Wood Heater. Radio Super Wagon, Self Propelled Mower, Shop Vac, Wheel Barrow, Weed Eate^ Air Compressor, Shovels, Rake & Hoe, Hand Saw, Ladder and more! Terms; Real Estate - 10ft deposit sale day, Balance within 30 days. Personal Property - cash or bankable check. Announcements made day of the sale take precedence over any written material Sale conducted for Patricia A. Nuckolls HOYEK REALTY & AKTIOX IXC. 336-372*8888 1204 US Hwy 21 South. Snurta. NC 28675 Email: BOYERREALTY<PSKYBE.ST.COM • Col. James R Boycr • NCAUI792 United. h^"-s t^ountry 592 South Main St. • Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-7455 • Toll Free -1-800-789-1312 FAX 336-246-4532 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Business 336-246-2664 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED Real Estate for Your World ™ and O Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity NEW LISTING! Excellent 3BR/ 4BR/3.5BA GRANITE HOME 2BA home in great neighborhood. with wood floors, full basement, FP. Hardwood floors, many built-ins, ap- large laundry with bath, stainless pliances, 2 car garage. Pastoral views steel appliances, glassed back porcb, with 2+ acres. $299,900 #132219* 131499. GREAT STARTER HOME - Lots of recent updates in this cute 2BR/IBA cottage located just out of West Jefferson. Home offers new stain­ less steel appliances, forced air propane heat, new covered porch, deck, partially wooded lot and great mountain views. $134,000. 131516. EXQUISITE VIEWS- from this Kuhn's Brothers log home. 3BR home offers large windows to allow the breathtaking views to be the focal point of this perfectly maintained log home. FP. exposed beams, vaulted ceilings & lots more! $340,000. EASY CARE BRICK RANCH large veranda. $199,000 #131843* CONTEMPORARY MOUNTAIN 4BR/3BA, 2 half baths, open floor plan. 2 master suites, wood & ceramic floors throughout. Numerous #132206* 131603. BEAUTIFUL HOME IN JEFFERSON LANDING - Play a round of golf or relax by the pool. Gorgeous 3 bedroom. 2 bath features oak floors & cabinets, great layout, private deck & beautifully landscaped. This gated community offers swimming pool, tennis courts. 18 hole golf course & dining facilities. $256,900. HOME with magnificent views. taxes. Large sunroom, wood floors, Well maintained home $159,000 131585. NORTH CAROLINA DREAMS - This 3BR/3BA log home features 2246 square feet of living space on a private setting overlooking a pond in Grassy Creek. Also, features large screened porch, decks. Great Room w/ stone fireplace, large Master Suite and the lower level is heated and partially finished w/full bath. $299,000. close to all amenities without city full basement, carport, outbuilding. EXiT BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN REALTY Take a look at this like new log home with a full basement, 2.6 acre lot with small creek. 793 Blevins Hollow Road, Piney Creek, NC House & Lot & Personal Property extras $550,000 #131817* SIT ON THE PORCH AND 3BR/1.5BA HOME with nice LISTEN TO THE CREEK from pastoral views, user friendly floor this 3BR/1.5BA home conveniently plan, appliances, attached garage located between the Jeffersons & and carport. Beautiful storage shed. $120,000 #131693* Boone. Full finished walkout base­ ment. Wooded. $285,000 #132093* LOOKING FOR LAND? WE HAVE TRACTS IN ALL SIZES! Email: G rits4me @ yahoo.com WONDERFUL VIEWS UF I HE kin EK trom this 3 +/- acre wooded riv­ erfront lot. Building site is on top of the lot, out of the flood plain. $29,900 Commercial Space For Beat in West Jefferson OFFICE • RETAIL • SMALL BAY WAREHOUSE Two Units 1,750 SF ADA Approved Baths / Hot Water Separate Heat and Air Contact Walt Petersen, Regency Properties 336-240-2307 I Main Street i s. Discount 3 •Toile Curtains •Tablecloths •Jabot Sets •Large Variety of Curtains •Pillows •Towels • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 9375 NC Hwy 194 N, Lansing, NC 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM #118834* ONE OF A KIND! 11+ acres close to the north fork of the New River. 131601. GREAT POTENTIAL - Just needs a little tender loving care. Being sold in as is condition. Wraparound deck on main level with winter view. Nice neighborhood in southern Ashe Co. $120,000. 131483. NEAT AS A PIN! - 3BR/2BAhome with LP gas fireplace, covered porch, sun deck and basement with large outbuilding. Home sits on 2.55 acre tract. Excellent condition. Original structure - 1989 Redmond singlcwide permanently underpinned and made real property. $109,500. Land Listings: 131831. LAUREL MOUNTAIN ESTATES - Great long range views from this gently sloping .560 acre lot. Lot has community water available. Close to Boone and the Jeffersons. $30,000. 131865. LOT #34 IN RIVERWOOD ESTATES - Just minutes from town, over look very scenic river area, great mountain views, and wooded privacy. This is a super lot for vacation home or permanent dwelling, easy access, and long road front­ age $78,900. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21heritagcrealty.com (as created by Fastranslt Communkations i Residential Wn Specializing ii Log Cabii Big and .Call today for '•tectric fg & Rewiring istoni Homes, id More! tie Jobs! \EE Estimate! Rich McCarl Celh 36-977-3223 Home: 336-877-2664 Outstanding rock formation with water falling over the mammoth rocks. $115,000 #132202* 3+ ACRE WOODED LOT with views of Three Top A^luff Mtn. with selective clearing. Perfect building site, quiet neighhorhhod, only 5 minutes from town. Restrictions S52J70. #132203* •No recent survey; exact acreage unknown "WE OFFER BUYER REPRESENTATION" FREIDA BARKER FRANCES GOODHART TOM RICHARDSON PHIL LEWIS MICK PHILLIPS GLENN TAYLOR SHERMAN LEE MEGHAN MINTON CALL 246-7455 FOR A COMPLETE LISTINC Or LAND k HOME OFTERINGS. CALL TOLL-FREE- 1-800-789-1312 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.UCDogwoodRealty.com Looking For a Log Cabin? LET US ASSIST YOU! AS AN EXCLUSIVE BUYER'S AGENT NO FEES!! WE SAVE YOU TIME A N D MONEY!! PARKWAY PROPERTIES MLS 13290 Hwy 221 South • Fleetwood, NC Phone: 336-877-9696 • Cell: 336-977-0467 • buyersagent@skybest.com �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Architecture Word Scorch Architect Building Design Drafting Model Pagoda Pyramid Skyscraper Stupa Ziggurar Circle these words thdt deal with Architecture that you will find across, down, backwards, and diagonalty D B M O 0 E L G K o D A E P Y R A M 1 D O 2 F R S A H 2 3 1 N E u 1 R C G S Q D B W G A G M H G O C Y K Q N 1 S G O 1 N D T B J 1 S A E U K T 4 A F H T P N D C R H Z F S M R J u A D A R V A L ' X p T X T C R P F A P U T s Y N A D S K Y S C R A p E R. E U 1 L D 1 N G I V L J Modern architecture has become more like modern art. Buildings have become works of art to their creators. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most influential architects of our time has helped to make buildings more beautiful than ever before as well as extremely functional. He has designed not only great houses, but museums and office buildings as well. C L Early architecture is generally centered around religious beliefs. These architectural forms are the Egyptian pyramid, the Sumerian ziggurat, the Hindu stupa. and the Japanese pagoda. Later the Greeks mastered architecture with their use of massive columns. E G Architecture is the design of buildings, drawn by people known as architects. Architecture is not just construction. Thought is needed to plan the layout of a building. Construction is what makes architecture come to life. M Draw your own House Plan - Architects draw plans tor houses as well as office buildings. On the left is a house plan to give you ideas. Use your imagination. Math Quiz -Architects must be very good in math. Do the problems below and keep your math skills in shape. O °U '"tuf, WtMMC 4W a c tiv*6 ** ..(••el J NtM r 1*'\ n A = r_ <4•' rrr-i T~~ ***** 1 iu(z Mi i«««suv L A Special Thank You to All our Sponsors. 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NC 828-264-0439 • Toll Free 1-800-452-0343 H o u r s : M o n F n - 8a m - 5 n m 205-A Long Street Jefferson, NC 336-846-9233 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 �PAGE 7B FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST LIGHTERSIDE Super Crossword mom mdwev STRIKE ONE! i# set *r c* FCCO P€T6 thj* xjR eae> I fCCC. 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" host refuges 63 Unyielding 100 Jacques, for 65 Pay atten­ one tion to 101 Efkgy 66 Opens the 102 Like a judge mail 103 Man o« steaP 67 Discernment 104 Jeweler's weight 68 Hunker down 105 African 69 Serve a scavenger purpose 111 Tolkien 70 Fate creation 71 Impish 114 Form 76 Berry sweet .furrows stuff? 116 Cookbook phrase 77 Funny Philips 78 Inside info 79 Herd word 80 Farouk's faith 81 Nicole on V4MAlS~WtX PF POAN TWIS "Make me waist lour inches SMALLER—IT be eat in' a kn toss after paylrV lor th« suit'" Rational Numbers Using the clues, simple arithmetic, and a utile logic, place a single digit (0 to 9) in each empty box m the diagram To help you get started, one digit has been entered n the dognm ACROSS I. One hundred more than 13-Across 4 Digits ol 15-Across reversed 6 11-Across plus 12-Across 7. 1 Across minus 8 Down 9 One-titth ot 6-Across 10 4-Across plus 5-Down II. The last digit is three times the first digit 12 One more than 9 Across 13. Two times 11-Down 15. One-third Of 16-Across 16 Digits ot 15-Down reversed 17 2-Down plus 9-Down • • 1 • °8 • • • • • 1 L 4 3 S 7 6 13 14 " e 2006 King Factum Syn*c«M Ire FIND AT LEAST 6 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS. If we are speaking your language, please join us for a \* yyistory? Discover Arbonne Event Saturday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon Business Training 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jefferson Landing Golf Club Jefferson, North Carolina ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL Formulated in Switzerland - Made in the USA You'll want your family remembered in the new 10,04 sksbe County Cultural Museum Temporarily located directly across the street from the 1904 Courthouse. Opening July 23rd as part 0) the iqo4 Courthouse Annual Summer Tarty Color/Nutrition/ Aromatherapy Arbonne's skin care products, based on botanical principles are shared throughout the world through Independent Consultants. Through sales, incentives and rewards, travel Taking items Monday, Wednesday or Friday From 11:00-2:00 Or for special appointment, call Warren Pitts, 982-4835 poAouj si uno 9 luajajjip si mjuepuag s tueiejjip si ibh V tuei0«!P si pnoio E BUISSIUJ si M 6UISSIUJ si any Z laqieaj i eaouaiauiQ ©2005 by K<ng FMtwt* Syn<**». Inc World rtgws r»«6(v«d PUBLIC NOTICE The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to gather citizen input concerning revisions to the Ashe County Polluting Industries Ordinance. This meeting will be held in the Commissioners' meeting room on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse at 5:00PM on Monday, July 25, 2005. A sign-up sheet will be provided for anyone wishing to address the board. Dan McMillan • County Manager 07/14/05 Request for Letter of Interest . Engineering Services • For Airport Planning and Design Ashe County Airport The Ashe County Airport Advisory Board and the Ashe County Commissioners propose to engage the services of a qualified engineering firm to provide planning, design, construction, and consulting services for various airport related projects. These projects may include, but are not limited to runway extensions, runway strengthening/overlay, environmental studies, lighting, NAVAIDS, taxiway and apron extension/rehabilitation, automobile parking lot, industrial development, hangar construction, utility infrastructure development and upgrades, access road realignment, and other similar airport related projects. opportunities, a generous Success Plan and great products, Arbonne offers a unique business opportunity. Presented by: Independent Consultant Area Manager - Renee Carles Trim) your family memorabilia and pictures, either on loan or as a gift. 1 tl first digit Same digit repeated Digits ot 7-Across reversed Consecutive digits in ascending order Consecutrve digits In descending order Two times 10-Down Consecutive digits In ascending order One-third ot t4-Down ready to take on other proj­ problem could turn out to to February 18) A loved one's For the week of July 18 ARIES (March 21 to April ects. The week's end could be less troublesome than it health might be worrisome, 19) Starting something new bring an invitation from a seemed at first. Just a few but there's good news by moments of talk 'twixt the midweek. Expect people who is always exciting for the ad­ most surprising source. LEO (July 23 to August parties resolves everything share your ideas and your venturous Aries. And here's goals to try to contact you by the good news: This time you 22) Mixed signals could cre­ to everyone's satisfaction. SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ the week's end. might be able to get some as­ ate a few stressful moments PISCES (February 19 to for the Lion. But by midweek, ber 22 to December 21) The sistance in helping you fin­ explanations should help Sagittarian Archer takes March 20) A colleague's re­ ish what you've started. TAURUS (April 20 to May ease the tension. The week­ aim at health and fitness is­ quest that makes the typi­ 20) Put your daydreaming end is party time! Share it sues this week. Watch your cally perceptive Pisces feel diet, and try to put more uncomfortable is a request penchant on hold for now, with someone special. VIRGO (August 23 to exercise time into your typi­ you probably will want to and face the facts as they turn down. The weekend fa­ are, not as you'd like them September 22) This is a good cally busy schedule. CAPRICORN (December vors family get-togethers. to be. Your customary hard- "catching up" week for finish­ BORN THIS WEEK: You headed approach to "deals," ing tasks, calling old friends 22 to January 19) As you and maybe reading that continue to focus on a career have a gift for making oth­ etc., would be called for. GEMINI (May 21 to June book you haven't opened yet or job change, it's a good time ers feel warm and wanted. 20) Problems beyond your or renting that movie you to look over some of your Even newcomers feel like rarely used skills and see old friends. control might delay some wanted to see again. LIBRA (September 23 to where they can fit into your of your plans. But things (c) 2005 King Features should start to get back to October 22) Money matters future workplace plans. « AQUARIUS (January 20 Synd., Inc. should be worked out, even normal by midweek. The weekend could bring an un­ if it takes time away from expected (but welcome) visi­ a more romantic situation. Better to settle things be­ tor. "I would like to supplement my current income. CANCER (June 21 to July fore feelings turn hard and 'I wish I had an extra $500 a month." 22) It's a good time to buckle angry on all sides. SCORPIO (October 23 to down and tackle those un­ "I've thought about starting my own business. finished tasks so you'll be November 21) A job-related Family Coiu,^ 8 9 Salome's Stars t BY HENRY BOLTINOFF by Linda Thistle 2 DOWN 2 9-Across times 14-Down 3, 4-Across minus 16-Across 4. 17 Across plus 12-Down 5 The last dig# is three times the (SVwvik hu Kino E»9tnr*« <?\/nr1irol»> Inr World rmht* reserved HOCUS-FOCUS Please call 336-846-2906 by July 22 to reserve your space The Ashe County Airport Advisory Board and the Ashe County Commissioners plan to contract for engineering services for a period of five years from the time ot the contract signing and retains the right to add to or delete from the projects listed above. Fees will be negotiated with the selected engineering firm for each individual project. Or by e-mail to: glowRirl@myarbonne.com Letters of Interest will be received until 4:00 p.m., July 21, 2005 at the Ashe County Administration Office, 150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640. �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy f-S-JClASSlFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $14.55r 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 • 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is! not resppnsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typogr errors which do the value of the Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336)846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-maii: classified $ jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ot 16 living with parent* or legal custodians. . pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is in violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired Is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or Item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Sheltie Answers to the name Jake. Last seen July 1st on HWY 16 in Mouth of Wilson area on Holly Bridge Rd. 276-579-4581 or 276-768-7902 MISSING Male Lab from residence on Hwy 163. Wearing leather collar with Gold Plate, Answers to Lucas. Reward offered. Contact 336-846-9233 or 336-877-9666 Rufus disappeared from his home near Saddle Gap in the Buffalo area of Ashe County around noon on July 5,2005 and is very much missed by all of his two-footed and four-footed fami­ ly. He is a friendly, two year old, 40pound Chow-Golden Retriever mix. His collar is red and white paisley with a rabies tag. If found, PLEASE call 336-877-3330. 100-General Services STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street .Winston Salem, Phone 768- 1177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted A non-profit mental health organization is accepting resumes for the following positions: a FT Program Manager and a PT Relief Technical level staff member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Manager's position requires a 4-year degree, preferred in a Human Services Field. All positions prefer experience working with SPMI Adults. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC. Att:: Tammy. 407 N. College Street, Morganton, NC 28655 CNA I or II to provide one on one care to clients with disabilities. Requires high school diploma/GED and North Carolina CNA certification. Please call HomeCare Manage­ ment Corporation toll free 888-878-5199 or 828-264-1021 to request an application, or fax resume to 828-264-0755 Director/Coordinator, 1904 Courthouse Preservation Organization Will provide overall leadership in accord­ ance with the direction, policies, and objectives of the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Board of Directors. Will report to the president and executive committee of the Board. Will provide leadership for fund raising and public relations program. Works with the Fund Raising Committee to establish fund raising strategy and assists with implementation. Will represent the 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organization to inter­ ested communities, churches, foundations, civic leaders, agencies, etc.; and provide visibil­ ity of the 1904 Court­ house Preservation Organization in the surrounding area. Will coordinate these activities with board members. Will report regularly to the board staying fully informed of the activities of the board and it's committees . Wili serve as communication link between various committees and to the local media. Will coordinate duties of volunteers and any other temporary employees, as needed. Will assist president in preparation of agenda for board meetings. Must have a solid background in fund raising and grant writing and a familiarity with private and non-profit entities. Must have verifiable work experience in these areas. Education: Associate degree minimum, 4 year degree preferred. Will accept similar work experience as a substitute for education. This is a part time position, requiring 20 hours of work weekly. Pay rate to be negotiated, length of employment depends on negotiated contract. Pay includes travel expenses as necessary. Other qualifications: Should have experience in non-profit administration, Should have ability to speak publicly, Should have excellent skills in relating to people in business, religion, political and tourism opportunities. Ability to write clearly Familiarity with Ashe County and the 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organiza­ tion. Must be available evenings and week­ ends and for the meetings and events. Includes these duties and other duties as assigned, may work in office/temporary museum if needed. Submit Resumes to: ESC at Family Central In Person Only. Apply By 7-8-05 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 RN Position Available Supervisory Skills & knowledge of MDS/PPS required Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext.228 140-Help Wanted EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES This position involves the overall administration of a notfor-profit MR/DD provider agency consisting of 2 DDA group homes, an apartment building, a day program and restaurant, a supported community living program, and the administrative offices. A full job description may be picked up at the Administrative Office at 514 McConnell St. in Jefferson. Minimum Require­ ments: Bachelor's degree in a human service field, and 5 years' related experience. Applicants should turn in completed NC State application (which can be picked up at the NCESC), resume and 3 letters of reference. Call 336-846-4491 for more information. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson. NC 28640 336-246-5581 Ful-time CNA position 11-7 shift Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext.228 260-Garage/Yard Sales 1st TIME MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Sat. July 16th 7:00-Until Lots of Everything! LOCATION West Deep Ford Rd at the Barker residence. 5 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Thu, Fri, & Sat 8-5 Children & ladies clothing, air purifier ideal for a sick room, household items & luggage LOCATION: Badger House 516 McConnell Street CLEANING OUT BASEMENT GARAGE AND YARD SALE Fri & Sat 8am-6pm Lots of useful house­ hold items, bedding accessories, comforters, crystal, glassware, curtains. Baby items from car seats to swings, boys clothes sizes 3 to 12 months, girls clothes size 3 to 5. Table and chairs, electric stove, older refrigerator plus queen size bed like new with mattress and box springs, Cherry with large chest Lots of other items to numerous to mention. For more info call 982-3325, 877-5205 or| 877-4623 LOCATION: Greensboro Manufacturing Rd. Below the Jefferson Apparel Plant Just follow the SIGNS! YARD SALE Sat. July 16th 7am-Until LOCATION 1237 NC Hwy 194 N (Radio Hill) BIG YARD SALE FRI & SAT 8-UNTIL LOCATION AT CLARENCE SHATLEY TRAILOR PARK ON NEW HWY 16. Need 2 acres bush hogged in Creston. Call 246-8035 after 5 p.m. Receptionist. Office of John J. Freeman, MD. Phone: 828-264-9208 or Submit Resumes to: 838 State Farm Rd, Suite 2 Boone, NC 28607 Need a new job? YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Look in The Jefferson Post Two inch space for the above costs. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 260-Garage/Yard Sales GARAGE SALE Jeannie Scott will hold a garage sale on SAT. July 16 8AM-3PM RAIN OR SHINE Items include: 2 back pack sprayers, mens golf clubs & bag-4 Bar stools, fishing equipment, women's clothing, etc.. and much more. LOCATION From WJ take 221 toward Boone-past old Fleetwood school & Cline • Church Nursery /Scott Brothers buildingturn right on Liberty Grove Ch Rd. go approx. 2 miles/ metal bldg on right. MOVING SALE SAT, JULY 16TH 7a.m.-11a.m. RAIN or SHINEI Many household items for sale including kitchen tools, decorative items, toys, Christmas and more! Also, Health Rider exercise bike. lamp, file cabinet and high chair. Furniture items include bar stools, computer desk, dresser, crib, nearly new twin mattress set and twin headboard. LOCATION: 144 Beau Drive. West Jefferson- take Beaver Creek School Road to Blair Road and then to Beau Drive- look for signs! YARD SALE Sat July 16 7am Rain or Shine HUGEYARD SALE SATURDAY JULY 16th 6:00am-2:00pm Clothing, Dishes, Housewares, Knives (Case, Schrade, Marbles),Coins, Jewelry, Tires, Books, Toys and Much Morel! Maternity, nursery, ba­ by & toddler clothes & accessories. Men's & women's clothing & shoes. Home Decor. LOCATION 2826 US HWY 221 N in Jefferson past Ashe Central School Road. KITS Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs LOCATION 6 Directional Arrows National Guard Marking Pen Armory- Inventory & Tip Sheet. Jefferson. For only 55.95 each W W C BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 FOR SALE: SQFTUB 300+ NEW CONDITION! Capacity: 1 to 6 people 6 1/2 feet wide, 27 inches deep, used 4 times, purchase price: $4,061 asking price: $1900 CAN DELIVER Contact: Earl D. Marmie 336-982-9009 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan. Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 FOR SALE: Scroll Saw with Attachments & stand (like new); 48" sander with stand; Baker's Rack (New, Still in Box) and misc. Other items. Call 336-982-4183 before 9:00 P.M. We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Free to a Great Home a Black Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix Young Girl Dog. She loves children!!! She is very sweet and smart. She would make a wonderful addition to your family. Please call 336-385-5050 Anytime. 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE: Two helmets with goggles. $50.00 for Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train pair. Sizes, xs and youth large. Used less and than 3 months. Call beading. Paid $850, Dawn at 384-1121 or asking $200 OBO. Call for description e-mail 336-977-9459 texx@skybest.com r $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE y NO KXTEftUtNCE NECKMARY FULL Si FART-TIME CLASSES COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB PLACEMENT ENROLLING NOW Full Time with Benefits • 7pm - 7am Shift ALLIANCE **Signing Bonus** TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHI.VII.LI;, VA Call 336-372-3226 www.amhsparta.org Equal Opportunity Employer O T. 300Miscellaneous Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4. Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 REGISTERED NURSE S S For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . -J M'[IBN J H Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Soffiubs; Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 JOB OPENING J O For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. Miscellaneous ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL w. N P For Sale: Appaloosa Gelding. 5 yrs old. For more information, call 336-977-9309. 310-Musica! 300- Are available at the 60 Price Stickers E F F E R 290-Horses & Livestock 1-800-334-1203 »«* alllanrrirMiortraltrr.rnai //A O M PRN REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS AVAILALE Inpatient Department Emergency Department Comptitive Pay Rates Employee Friendly Environment Call 336-372-3226 Alleghany Memorial Hospital www.amhfrparUTprs Equal Opportunity Employer Classifieds! Seeking people willing to share memories or knowledge of Appalachian Doctors between 1918-1945. $20 per hour. email david.patteson @ richmond.edu or Call David @ 804-586-7689 TEACHER SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES An opening is available for a teacher to administer Summit's adult education program. A job description can be picked up at Summit's office at 514 McConnell St., Jefferson. A Bachelor's degree and teaching experience required. Applicants should turn in a completed State application (which can be picked up at the NCESC), resume and 3 letters of reference. Call 336-846-4491 ABSOLUTE AUCTION ®1376SC US HWY 221 SOUTH • FLF.ETW(X)D. NC 28626 AUCTION CONDUCTED FOR MR. JACK BENFIELD, OWNER OF AMERICRETE SYSTEMS INC. WHO IS RETIRING. DIRECTIONS: FROM WEST JEFFERSON INTERSECTION OF HWYS 221/194 & 163 TAKE HWY 221S APPROX 11 MILES TO AUCTION ON LEFT (LOCATED AT THE ASHE AND WATAUGA COUNTY LINES) FROM DEEP GAP AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF HWYS 221 AND 421, TAKE 221N APPROX 1 MILE TO AUCTION ON RIGHT. SIGNS POSTED. 1987 FOROTRUCK •TOOLS • CONCRETE SUPPLIES • ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT-CAMPER TOP FOR FLEETSIDE CHEV, BEDUNER FOR FLEETSIDE CHEV. HURST TRI-AXLE 16'TRAILER, 4 X7 TILT TRAILER. 3500 PSI PRES­ SURE WASHER. 70.000BTU REDO/ HEATER. 110 000 BTU REDOY HEATER. 150,000 BTU REDDY HEATER. MISC FANS, 2003 CROWN CEMENT MIXER USED ONLY 7 TIMES, BIG CAT ELECTRIC CONCRETE MIXER, REBAR CUTTER. GREAT NORTH­ ERN SANDBLASTER. CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW, DELTA TABLE SAW. CRAFTSMAN MITRE SAW. PRO TECH CHOP SAW. CRAFTSMAN 4000 WATT GENERATQR. MISC SCALFOLDING, 20' WALK BOARDS. ADJ WALK BOARD. TRUCK TOOL BOX, DRUM HOLDERS, FWLLET JACK, LADDER JACKS, MISC LADDERS, TRANSIT AND STAND FASL0DE NAIL GUN, CHAIN SAWS. 2 VOLT GAS PUMP. 4 3/8 MARBLE CUTTER, COME ALONGS. PINTEL HITCH, AIR STAPLER PORTABLE AIR PRESSURE TANK. AIR SAW. AIR RATCHET WRENCH. AIR GRINDER, TORQUE WRENCH. TIMING LIGHT, BENCH GRINDERS, TOOL 8 DIE SET. POWER HUNTER KIT HAND TRUCK, LEVELS, TRUCK EMERGENCY KIT, IMRACT DRILL. ELECTRIC DRILLS, BATTERY DRILLS. GRINDERS, TROWELS. BULL FLOAT, FRESNO'S. RAKES. HOES, SHOVELS, TAMPERING TOOLS. SKILLS SAW, SAWS ALL. WHEEL BARRELS. LASER TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSER, MEA­ SURING WHEEL. TABLE TOP DRILL. COMMERCIAL BATTERY CHARGER, COMMER­ CIAL FLOOR FAN. LAWN MOWER. GAS EDGER, TOOL HOLDERS, MISC ELECTRIC WIRE. METER CANS. ELECTRICAL BOXES, PLUS MORE.. MISC ITEMS; 6' FOLDING TABLE, 4' FOLDING TABLE. SALES COUNTER, 65+/- NEW 5 GALLON BUCKETS W/LIDS. CASE OF 80Z NEW BOTTLES AND CAPS. CASE OF 32 02 PLASTIC BOTTLES $ LIDS. MISC TARPS. DOORS, WINDOW. PATIO TABLE W/4 CHAIRS. BAR STOOL. OFFICE CHAIRS. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT, VASE, 5" B4W TV. 19" COLOR TV, DESK. FILING CABINETS, DRAFTING TABLE. MISC INSULATION. HEAVY DUTY ROPE. CHAINS. BOTTLEJACKS. COFFEE MAKER, BICYCLE. MEDICINE CABINET. DELUXE VIDEO TRANSFER SYSTEM. WEIGHT SCALES. NEW 125GAL SALT WATER AQUARIUM WITH ALL ACCESSORIES, RACING COLLECTIBLES, PLUS MUCH MORE. CONCRETE SUPPLIES: COLOR HARDNER ADOBE BUFF ANTIQUE WHITE. SUN BUFF. BRICK RED. COLOR RELEASE-MAPLEWOOD. TERRA COTA. SAND BUFF. GRAY. AND AUTUMN BROWN. POWDER COLORANT - f*YSON BROWN. SANDSTONE RED. BLACK. BUFF. AND GRAY LIQUID COLERANT BLACK, BUFF TERRA COTA, TAN. RED, GREEN. BLUE. AND YELLOW STENCILS-FACE BRICK. F1SHSCALE, FLAGSTONE. RUNNING BOND, COB8LESTONE. RUSTIC BRICK, MASKING R5PER. CONCRETE STAMPS, SHARK GRIR BONDING LIQUID, CONCRETE SEALER. ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES; HAND DRILL, EGG BEATER. MEATTENDERIZER, BOOKS. OIL CAN. SHOE LAST, TYPE WRITER, CEDAR CHEST. STEAMER TRUNK. METAL BED FRAME. WOOD TRUNKTRUCK 1987 FORO TRUCK WA.ADDER RACKS AND TOOL BOXES TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK-BRING A CHAIR-FOOD AVAILABLE PREVIEW WILL BE MORNING OF SALE FROM 9 AM UNTIL SALE TIME. AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: ' RUSSELL M KILLKN. AUCTIONEER IN) BOX 1844 W EST JEFFERSON NC 2*694 I'll .136-846-4621 7 PM, 336-246-5000 DAYS OR 336 977-2045 C FI.I. NCAL 42.34 VISIT MY WEB SITE FOR PlCTURES©bttpyAwmfleocit»M.cofTVmtnauclion^ome htm^ NMlhw AUCTIONEER NOR SELLER RESPONSIBLE FOR ADOfTtONS OR OUMISSIONS TO LISTINQ NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OYER ANY AND ALL PRINTED MATERIAL EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS WHERE IS WITH for more information. HIGHLANDS CONTRACTING. L.L.C. SATURDAY JULY 23RD @ 10 AM NO WARRANTIES AND P.L. RICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION. COMPANY ALL EXCAVATING AND GRADING. INSURED; CLASS A CONTRACTORS LICENSE #2705091142A - VA. RESIDENTIAL • PARKING LOTS AND COMMERCIAL • SUBDIVISIONS • DRJVLWAYS • ROADS • SITE WORK - CLEARING • SLITIC TANK SYSTLMS • WATERLINES INSTALLED INSTALLED • SNOW REMOVAL • SEWER LINES INSTALLED • BASEMENTS • PONDS • LAND CLEARING • FILL DIRT AND HAULING • LAND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INSTALLED HOWEVER, NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE LISTED DESIGNATIONS: CALL FOR OTHER REQUESTS.' TROY SAGE DANNY RICHARDSON PHONE: 276-579-3194 PHONE: 276-579-4862 FAX: 276-579-4534 FAX: 336-246-4041 EMAIL: EMAIL: TROYSAGE@YAHOO.COM PGrARM@RASTRANSIT.NET �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 PACE9B Classifieds 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 WANT TO BUY SAWED LOCUST POSTS. 385-9031 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers A.T.V Big Red For Sale In good shape. 3 Wheeler 384-3162 ATVs/SCOOTERS Cash Paid for Used On and Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs Call Boone Action Cycles 2 Apartments2 BD/1 BA. In West Jefferson. $400/month. $300 Security Deposit. 336-977-2860 or 336-877-2494 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm House For Rent Lansing area. Quiet/Peaceful in the country with paved road. 3BR- 2 Upstairs. 1 Downstairs. 1 BA, Laundry Rm, W/D, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, microwave, wrap around porch, deck on back. Partially furnished. Prefer couple.Will not be ready until August. 336-384-3564. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1 BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 I Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at V 336-846-7164 HOUSE FOR RENT 20 minutes from Boone off Hwy 221 N. 3BR/2BA. Manufactured Double Wide on Brick Foundation, Large Deck, Scenic 3/4 acre. $650/month. Owner/Broker 803-328-0832 FOR SALE BY OWNER Jefferson-Sunnyside Park 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower Floor-Rumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat. .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch BIG RESULTS! MI For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale Little Classifieds..." Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 MOTORCYCLES/ 828-297-7400 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Westvlew Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 -6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. For Sale By Owner: In Jefferson City Limits. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Full daylight basement with one car garage. Outside storage building. Wonderful neighborhood. For more information or to see. call 846-3158. Motivated To Sell. $179,000 Small 2-Room House On Approximately 2 3/4 Acres On West Jefferson Mountain Off of Luther Lane $60,000 Call 704.574.6652 or 704.721.0690 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified seqjjon. 2 BR/2BA on Private Lot. All appliances, $375 plus security deposit. Call 336-982-4706 Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale 3 BR/2 BA, den, living room, screened in porch, 500' deck, fully furnished. $54,995. Home: 910-457-5937 or Ceil: 919-619-4475 Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lott HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. "Where looking old, lo<>ks good cat' He Has Helped our Family and From What We Hear Is A Whole Lot of Other Families Get Land/Home Packages With Low Monthly Payments. Thanks Tony, From All Your Customers. You Did A Great Job! Land For Double Wides and Modular For Sale: Millers Creek! Rock Creek! Wilkesboro! Boomer! North Wilkes! Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 MILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION All 2005 Lot Models Must Go ll.ln Stock the New 2006 Models Are Arriving in July!! No Reasonable Offer Refused...Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Modular Display: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Up!! Come and Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa ® (336) 667-3220 $60,000 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 1620 Sq Ft. Double Wide. Nice Lot, Nice Home In the Rock Creek Area. Includes Brick Skirting. Porches, Fireplace, Dishwasher, All the Popular Options. Buy Today With No Money Down!!!!!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 535-Commercial Property Waiting For A Deal? Here It Is!! 1620 Sq Ft Home. Quality 2x4 Horton Contruction, One Piece Fiberglass Tubs, Energy Efficient, 5 Yr Warranty $39995!!! Delivered And Set-Upl! Only Two at This Price...No Trade Ins. What A Deal!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 WHY RENT????? You Can Buy A Land Home Package With No Money Down Homes Available Already Set Up, Ready To Move In. Call Kent For Details Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Commercial spacefs) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care Come Hxperience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Family owned and operated! Unlink- Dowulrmn Wi»l letterton, NC I J6-H4A-9069 • 10 S Jrlfcwon Are. IQ-6'fh-S*10-7* Um M REASONABLE PRICES STEVE M. BARKER REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION S E xcavating^ • Back Hoc • Small Track Hoc • • Gravel Hauling • Trevor Cole Bentley a.k.a. Trevor Cole Oliver Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. minor child NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards. Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 TO: 'Randy Allen Bentley, father of Trevor Cole Bentley a.k.a. Trevor Cole Oliv­ er, born on March 17, 1999 in Caldwell Coun­ ty. North Carolina. Take Notice: A petition seeking to terminate the parental rights of Randy Allen Bentley father of Trevor Cole Bentley a.k.a. Trevor Cole Oliver has been filed in 99 J 83. The nature ot relief being sought is TERMINATION OF * ife- KENNELS rWlNDANCER Lauren Vaughan Staff Attorney Caldwell County Department of Social Services 1966-H Morganton Blvd. SW Lenoir, NC 28645 r A BT. ASK FOR MORE. 1 j. acn otnaUca txM tbt oprtm irti pfcai ronUti | en AawanitotVArt* wj i * iy SEAFOOD ff SHlffiUfT jMmttm Aiir KENNELS Excellent Care at Affordable Prices 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 & D StMklwuse I Lioa~nes I This the 15th day of July 2005. Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your ivallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. Licensed by NC Dept of Agriculture 336-982-3060 COUNTRY HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A I I HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED Cards MONUMENTS! See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owner for an In-home consultation at 336-372-1788 Ready At hl«iem<»oiity-o|>l«\ • fnstraiisit-iM't IS tears Hxperience »J SATELLITE """" SALES fc SERVICE JVC • Ueristd in North (anilina A V\ • Install of all kinds • Roof Painting • Insured iN: All Hori Laaranleed •TV AND V zenithTCr ROOP'S ROOFING TV'S A HOME THEATRES All Types of Roofing and Painting of Metal Roofs 0 FRFF FOR ONLY$5000 PER MONTH Contact Sandra at 336-846-7164 SATELLITE JOE'S [ / E V E R Y TUESDAY \ A N D FRIDAY 13,000 newspapers per week 384 4352 ASHE COUNTY ROOFING THIS SPACE That's 8-10 ads per month! Brochures Camera Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 :tm Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 ||| QUALITY GRAVE MARKERS IN: GRANITE • MARRLE • IIRUSH: WE CHAN, LETTER & REPAIR Business Logos r emn\ • Take Notice: You may attend the termination hearing. IN RE: 1115Professionals Take Notice: This is a new case and any attorney appoint­ ed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered by the Court. DECK CONSTRUCTION OLDIKON' _ IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE # 99 J 83 Thomas Reed 246-3434 Take Notice: If you are indigent and cannot afford counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel. You are directed to contact the Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Divi­ sion, immediately to request and make application for appoint­ ed counsel. Take Notice. The date, time and place of hear­ ing will be mailed by the Clerk upon filing written answer or 40 days from this date of service if no answer is filed. COUNTY OF CALDWELL "Since 1989" • Commercial & * Lo9 Homes Residential ft M • Vinyl Siding & Construction iii jiif Replacement • Conventional Framing " Windows Licensed and Insured - All Work Guaranteed! 336-384-1469 PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 I C STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA LAWN CARE TIMOCn SOLUTIONS. INC mm Carmen B. McNeill Administratrix for the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevins Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. w Take Notice: You are hereby directed to file written answer to this Petition with the Clerk of Superior Court. Juvenile Division, P. O. Box 1376, Main Street. N. W.. Lenoir, Caldwell County. North Carolina 28645, not lat­ er than the 24th day of August. 2005, said date being 40 days from first publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so, your parental rights to this child shall be termi­ nated. This the 17th day of June, 2005. NORTHWEST ( SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION QUALM WORK AT Having qualified as Ancillary Administratrix of the Estate of Edward Roscoe Blevins, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2695 Frank Dillard Rd.. West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 26th day of September, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Professional and Affordable Lawn Care YOUR JOB TIME CAN BE YOUR CREDIT TO A NEW HOME. CALL FOR MORE INFOR­ MATION, ASK FOR STEVE. FLEETWOOD HOMES - WILKES­ BORO 336-973-2335 |IL#- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Call 336-385-6121 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing 530-Lots & Acreage • > With Unqualified Sales People? Look 45 Acres in Big Horse No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Creek with great views. Steve with 8 Years Several building sites, Experience in Helping 14 miles from West People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving Jefferson For more In Their Dream information call Homes. Call 336-973-2338 336-384-4228 ( 1195-Legals For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er. Let Me Help. Land Home Packages in Your Area. Call George 336-973-2335 PARENTAL RIGHTS. RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates. Call 336-246-5634. Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds 20 words - 4 weeks $33-67 Single Wide Special: 14x72 Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof. Energy Efficient...Only $99.00 Bi-Weekly Payment...Hurry Limited Quantity Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 1195-Legals 1160-Tree Service 530-Lots & Acreage 500-Mobile Homes for Sale CONSTRUCTION •EMPORIUM" 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Fleetwood Homes of Wilkesboro m- n COIXTRY TifF.ASI iff.S]•[•« EMPORIUM AI Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you FHA LOANS: No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!;Limited Cred­ it!! Credit Repair Have A Program For Every­ one To Help Get You Started. Come and See Us or Give Us A Call: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Thank You For Tony Jordan. 460-Moblie Homes for Rent 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Allen Miller 336-384-3033 Owner: Charles Roop Lansing, INC Phone: 336-384-2063 ()VtR ^ i J* Coum,* feSloPlor l"*ar TV' Hanold Jones Excmnng TRack Hoe, Dozen & Backboe Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers . Pond Building 20 Years Experience A Rf Excellent Work ai an 1 Ercftffw/ Price Authorized Technicians On Board txrtwt«ct 30 Plus Yean Experience 982-3335 FREE ESTIMATES*INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 �PAGE 10B FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Hot rods return to Smoky Mtn. BBQ on July 28 by Butch Hirst Special to the Post Hot Rods Rumble! It reminded you of The Rolling Stones, WILD HORS­ ES! Except it was Horsepow­ er. You would've sworn you were on Ventura Boulevard, California. It was like two and four wheeled rainbows, colors of all descriptions, pull­ ing in and rumbling around everywhere. America's most cherished past time - HOT RODS. Mother Nature smiled down on Smokey Mtn. BBQ a few Thursday evenings ago and on a wing and a prayer, the 01' Timey classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles will congregate again at Smokey Mtn. BBQ on Thursday eve­ ning July 28 between 4 and 9 p.m. in West Jefferson. Seventy participants of all makes and models made the scene June 30, arriving from Ashe and nearby locations in­ cluding Wilkesboro, Virginia and Tennessee. Fourteen hot rod motorcycles, including the BREW Championship Bikes were in attendance. Photo courtesy of Butch Hirst A proud owner shows off his customized hotrod. Two early 30's coupes from George Ray's Wildcat Hot Rod Dragstrip in Arkansas that were "just passin' thru" snuck in. "Lucky" and Kristy Goad won the 1" to arrive free BBQ meal. The Elk Creek Dragstrip Gang brought their 1969 Dodge Charger Dragster "Tool Time". Kristy drove her fire engine red Dart. "Boo" and Pat Kelley won Best 50's Dress with ponytails and scarves a'flyin'. Ronnie "Good Guy" Perry of Wilkes won the Nostalgia History Quiz and a free chick­ en dinner. There was a tie for the Nostalgia Award for Bob Jones of Lansing and his original stock tall top Model T Coupe and a really cool fire red straight axle A/FX Falcon with 428 power out of Virginia. Eddie Black showed um'all how to haze the tires and run sideways for 100 feet in his 1,000 horsepower 1959 Chevy Truck, most certain­ ly fuel altered style. There were poodle skirts, twisting, hula hooping, crazy hats and plenty of Rock N' Roll! Used vintage race car parts, award winning model cars and bikes and vintage framed race car pictures, such as Tiny Lunds' '63 Ford, were on display. A wild injected, winged Anglia Dragster fired up for the Cacklefest. Those hooker headers were moonshine mu­ sic to their ears and heart. Hey, we're gonna let the good times roll again, Thursday, July 28 at Smokey Mtn. BBQ, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Race cars are welcome, too. Stock, custom, rod, any year... Bring um and show um off and dance to Herman's Hermits! A grateful thank you to Charles Weaver with the FBI for handling the busy traffic control. "Nostalgia" Butch Hirst has his pictures back from NHRA's Hot Rod Reunion and Drag Race from Bowl­ ing Green, Kentucky for any­ one who would like to enjoy them. Butch is still searching for five cheap acres to build the racetrack on near Ashe County. "Oh Dixieland, where I was born, one early frosty morn... "Look away - look away - look away Dixieland! "Oh Dixieland, I'll make my stand to live and die in Dixie!" (as sung by Elvis Presley) We plan on inviting the Rhododendron Car Club from Spruce Pine and their Rock and Roll sound system. Hey, let's twist again, like we did last summer! River House to present Winefest this Saturday The River House Winefest on the New will be held July 16 in the Grassy Creek area of Ashe County, at River House under the giant Sycamore tree down by the river's edge. Winery tourism and vine­ yard planting have become popular practices which prom­ ise to assist many farming communities with economic development and crop diver­ sification. Wine festivals have evolved as important venues for customers to learn about the quality and diversity of state-produced wines, while meeting the grape-growers and winemakers in person. The highlight of the festi­ val will be wine education and samplings from nine Yadkin Valley Wineries: Black Wolf Vineyards, Hanover Park Vineyards, Laurel Gray Vine­ yards, OVd North State Winery, Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, Rag Apple Lassie, RayLen Vineyards, Shelton Vineyards and Westbend. Guests will be treated to musical performances and art displays from local artisans plus an elegant buffet designed by River House Chefs. The musical lineup features some of the High Country's favorites: Jamie Laval, the 2002 National Scottish Fiddle Champion, "The Piano Man of the Blue Ridge," Jeff Little, and the Wayne Henderson Festival's own guitar picker and guitar maker, Wayne Henderson accompanied by fiddle player and singer Helen White. Finally, rounding out the entertainment, Martha and the Moodswingers return with the "hep" sounds of hot and cool v . MS Tesr on the Hew t *- - '1-iSr swing and promise to get the crowd dancing to their tunes. Ashe County artisans will be on site to display their work: Walnut Hill representing wood crafts, RT Morgan Sculpture, Glass by Camille, Bead work by Sharon Weikel and Pottery by Jennifer Gardiner. The National Committee for the New River and New River Dramatists will be pres­ ent with information about their programs, environmen­ tal education and membership drives. Hosting the event is River House owner Gayle Winston, a well-known resident whose Ashe County roots date back ten generations. The festival, a long-time dream of hers, was a hit the last two years, drawing "V * S'i Mit v W ,z. <3$ RWsr * *r-rr-< i» ft -. Photo courtesy of the River House Last year's Winefest, as participants enjoyed wine and song along the New River. Camp Sunshine helps grieving kids Camp Sunshine was held June 27 through July 1 at the John Luke Memorial Build­ ing in Glendale Springs. The camp is foi* children ages 6 and up who have ex­ perienced a significant loss during the past year. The loss need not have been a patient of Hospice. There is no charge for the camp and transportation is provided from the local Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Hospice offices. attendees from over the state and beyond. Festival entry is $35 per per­ son, and includes a commemo­ rative wine tasting glass, sam­ plings from the wineries, food creations from River House, a day of music and access to the artists' booths. River House Inn and Res­ taurant is located on the North Fork of the New River, off Highway 16 in Grassy Creek, North Carolina, and offers rooms, cabins, and a fine din­ ing restaurant. For information, tickets, directions, and lodging op­ tions for the 3rd Annual River House Winefest on the New: visit www.riverhousenc.com, call 336-982-2109 or email riverhouse@skybest.com. There were 18 children enrolled this year and they participated in activities un­ der the guidance of trained volunteers in exercises to help them deal with their grief. This camp is another example of the growing part-, nership between the three counties comprising the Ap­ palachian Foundation for Hospice. In one of the activities, each child was given a but­ terfly and told to whisper a message for the loved one they had lost, then open the envelope and let the butter­ fly rise out to the sky. It was a very moving experience for everyone. This was the sixth annual Camp Sunshine and Hos­ pice hopes to be able to raise enough money to offer this camp twice a year to these children. Hospice and Camp Sun­ shine would like to thank all the sponsors, staff and those businesses that donated the lunches each day. Your sup­ port and participation made the camp a great success. If anyone would like to make a donation towards of­ fering a second camp this fall they can mail their donation to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Donations marked restricted for Camp Sunshine will be set aside specifically for this purpose. Comments heard from some of the children when asked, "Tell one thing you loved about camp?" were: "When we made the jour­ nals," said Tyler; "Making the courage stick and memo­ ry box," added Nick; "Releas­ ing the butterflies," Mariah noted; and Hannah said, "I liked everything!" ENTIRE STOCK NOW °/o OFF* LOWEST TICKETED PRICE EVERYTHING MUST GO!* Including All Dresses. Sportswear & Accessories I N |\|A™ Garfield & Marks, Montage, Putumayo, Ravel, Stephanie Thomas, Haggar, Brighton and much, much more! — Bridals, Formals and Proms — 1 Cash • Checks •VISA • Mastercard 105 N. Jefferson Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 2X694 Many prices hwe already been reduced nil Mow the cashier will dedact 80% off the lowest ticketed MLL price rentttng In MOT great* twinge. Dtatoart ton not apply taprior purchases SALES FINAL Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm HAS YOUR BROKER RETIRED? MOVED? LEFT TOWN? Losing a good working relationship is tough. So maybe now is the time to look at Wachovia Securities. With more than 24 combinedjears of experience, our financial advisors provide our clients with comprehensive investment advice and service. Photo courtesy of Gillian Hampton In honor of Flag Day, Boy Scouts from Troop 221 visited Generations Adult Day Care at Ashe Services for Aging. They presented a program, which included a history of the flag, the proper way to fold and unfold the flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The group included Assistant Scout Master Teddy Shatley, Committee Member Mary Sluder, Eagle Scout Devon Sluder, Cassie Sluder of the Venture Group of Troop 221, and Boy Scouts Nathan Green, Logan Shatley, Steven Clark, and Houston Clark. Boy Scouts present program Call or stop by and visit Jim Barlow, Branch Manner, in our North Wilkesboro office today ifjou are looking for experienced investment professionals with a dedication to client service. 205 10™ Street North Wilkeaboro. NC 28659 336-667-1291 800-92970846 WACHOVIA SECURITIES 11 ^common H'tsJom Munims m mmsa FROWCIS wf HOMO BY f DC OR ANY HKAAl GIMMMFNT AffllCY - MAT LOSE VAiUE MOT A Of POST Of OB MIABAATTfO BY A BANK OR ANY BAKU AHltiAIF � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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W7T1 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor "WJ Locomotion Fitness Trail" is the name chosen for the downtown West Jefferson walking trail featuring one mile of sidewalks. The winning name was announced at the July 8 Gal­ lery Crawl by Nancy Kautz, an organizer of the sidewalk project with Ashe County Health Council. Gigi Guyton of Lansing came up with the winning name, and won $150 in the naming contest. Kautz said the name suits the town's growing theme of trains and offered the op­ portunity for using a loco­ motive logo on the sidewalk brochure. There were lots of great suggestions in the conSee Trail, page 5A , \'h All That Jazz II Chair Auction The W.J. Locomotion Fitness Trail Help available for kids who need school supplies by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor School is just around the corner and there are stu­ dents who need help with the many expenses that entails. In response, the Ashe Coun­ ty Volunteer Initiative and AF Bank are co-sponsoring a school supply project to help provide some much-needed items. People throughout the community can purchase school supplies and drop them off at any AF Bank lo­ cation, at the county library, and at Ashe Services for Ag­ ing between Aug. 1 and Aug. 13. Gift cards will also be ac­ cepted, and the organizers will purchase the supplies. Donations can be noted for a specific school, and gift cards can note specific supplies. Items needed include pencils, pens, loose-leaf pa­ per, notebooks, backpacks, crayons, markers, glue, cello­ Volume 80, Issue 57 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 phane tape, glazes and clay, calculators, folders, index cards, legal pads, lunch box­ es, paints and paintbrushes, protractors, reference mate­ rials, scissors, and textbooks. Many of these items can be purchased sales tax free dur­ ing the North Carolina Tax Free Weekend Aug. 5-7. This begins just after midnight on Friday, Aug. 5 and ends just before midnight on Sunday, Aug. 7. Items collected will be stored at ASA and sorted into piles by item and dis­ tributed to Mountain View, Blue Ridge and Westwood elementary schools, Ashe County Middle School and Ashe County High School. Donations of new clothing, shoes and book bags will also be accepted. "I think there is enough parents and kids have to wor­ ry about without having to worry about starting school without the supplies they need," said County Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Goodman. "And anything I, or we as a community, can do to help is sure to be appreciated. The community is always respon­ sive to the needs of children, and we already have several bags of items donated." Goodman said this is the first year the Volunteer Ini­ tiative has been involved with a school supply project. There used to be a Tools for Schools project, she said, but she doesn't know of any other collection project in the county at this time. "Everybody says this is such a good idea and why haven't we been doing this already," said Goodman. "If anyone else is doing this, I don't know of if it, but we would love to work with them." For more information, call Goodman at 246-2461. Photo Courtesy of Lori Hall and Creative Printers A 2006 calendar featuring hand-painted chairs by local artists is on sale as part of a fund­ raiser for A Safe Home for Everyone. The chairs will be auctioned Aug. 6 during All That Jazz II at Jefferson Landing. That Jazz II benefits domestic violence victims by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor If you thought the rocking chairs auctioned at All That Jazz last August were some­ thing, wait until you see the Adirondack style chairs de­ signed for this year's auction and all the other delightful aspects of this annual event. Organized as a fundraiser for A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.) women's shelter, All That Jazz II features a golf tournament at Jefferson Landing and barbecue by the river with seated chair mas­ sages by Maijorie Shinkle of Ashe Massage on Friday, Aug. 5. A vehicle from Ashe County Motors in West Jefferson and a golf cart from Club Car in Beaver Creek could be won as prizes for someone lucky enough to get a hole-in-one. The fun continues on Sat­ urday, Aug. 6 with an evening of heavy hors d'euvres, semiformal dancing to music from Martha & the Moods wingers along with a silent auction for 13 beautifully hand painted chairs and other special items. The auction includes pottery, jewelry, a fly fishing trip for two, a hunting weekend for four, dinner at Michael's 102 North, Truffles - an Ameri­ can Bistro, River House, and Frasers Restaurant, and two signed NASCAR jackets. The chairs are painted by local artists who put their own special touch on each de­ sign. See the chairs in a new­ ly released calendar for 2006 available in several downtown West Jefferson locations. The calendar features a different chair each month except for August, which has the ad for the All That Jazz III event be­ ing planned for Aug. 11 and 12, 2006. Calendars are $11 Artist remembers the days of Thomasville past by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Local photographer Lori Hall remembers the Thomas­ ville Furniture plant in "Days Gone By," the latest art panel to be hung in the former fac­ tory now transformed into Jefferson Station. The once bustling manu­ facturing facility in downtown West Jefferson has become a home for spacious condo­ miniums and retail establish­ ments. Many new residents have purchased and are re­ modeling the condominiums located in the upper areas of the facility while several busi­ nesses have found a home on the ground floor. Thomasville closed in the fall of 2001 after decades of furniture making that started out as the Phenix Chair Plant. Just before the plant closed down, Lori Hall captured some of the plant's Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffer8onpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com work around the photos is deliberate, said Hall, in order to continue the antique look of yesteryear. A native of Kentucky and former resident of Raleigh, Hall was on the fast track in a cor­ porate career when a life-threatening illness struck, causing her to stop and reevaluate her goals. An unexpected encounter at a ca­ reer fair led her into photography, something she had always admired through the pictures in Life and National Geographic magazines. She discovered a love and a talent for bring­ ing people and their myriad characteristics and personalities to life in black and white pictures. Her work is mostly black and white, but she also does special coloring, oil on canvas and watercolor along with framing. The pho­ tography is completely archival, which is an "old-fashioned" method of preserving the pic­ tures so they look the same for a lifetime. Hall's panel joins many others being placed throughout Jefferson Station to create a pub­ lic exhibit of artwork from many local artists. From school children to professional artists, with photography, paintings and sculpture, there is a wide variety of artwork to see and enjoy. For information on condominiums, retail or office space at Jefferson Station, call 2190014. For more information on the art panel displays, contact jJane Lonon at Ashe County Arts Center at 846-ARTS. features in black and white photography as a way to re­ member what had been. Hall had just moved to Ashe County when she discov­ ered that Thomasville Furni­ ture was on the way out. "I knew the building would be closing, so the week I got here I immediately came and took these pictures of the Thomasville plant the way it was," said Hall. Her collage of photos appears on a panel just inside the Hice Avenue entrance to Jefferson Station. "I knew it was never going to be the way the people of Ashe remembered it." Hall shot the photos with black and white film in an an­ tique style 35mm camera. "I used an old-fashioned camera because I wanted the pictures to look old-fashioned," she said. One photo even looks as if it was taken a century ago. And the not so neat frame- • Blood drive at Armory Thursday The Ashe County American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Thursday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Jefferson. There is an urgent need for all blood types. There will be a gift for all donors. To schedule an appointment, call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. Walkins are also welcome. Helton to hold annual fish fry July 23 The annual fish fry at Helton Community Center is planned on Saturday, July 23, from 4 each and available at Uptown Threads, Bohemia Gallery, River Rock Gallery, Acorn Gallery, Ana Maria's Gift Shop and the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. Photos in the calendar were shot by Lori Hall of Art & Soul Photography and the calendar was published by Creative Printers. The chairs were taken to some scenic places along the Blue Ridge Parkway and photographed along split rail fences, log cabins, forest trails, rock walkways and mountain backdrops. The cover features a chair painted by Clayton Proctor using browns and yel­ lows with a deer posing in a sunlit forest glen. The chairs are currently on display around the county. Artists and the current loca­ tion for their particular chair SeeJazz, page 5A Photo by Linda Burchette Photographer Lori Hall captured scenes of Thomasville Furniture Plant in its last days and created an art panel for Jefferson Sta­ tion, a residential and retail establishment being developed in the former factory. to 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by and benefits the Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service and the Helton Community Center. The menu on the hot bar will be: fish, chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, steak fries, coffee/tea/soda and dessert. The cost is $7 for all you can eat, and take-outs will be available. Bare-Severt Reunion planned There will be a Bare-Severt Family Reunion on Sunday, July 24, at North Beaver Baptist Church, starting at 1 p.m. Bring a well-filled picnic basket and spend the afternoon. Spaghetti fundraiser for A.S.H.E. Kristy Elliott, an abuse survivor, will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help victims of domestic violence. The all you can eat buffet will take place at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock on Saturday, July 23, with seatings at 5 and 7. The menu will include salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Tickets are $22.95 each, with all proceeds going to aid victims of domestic violence and abuse through A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.). For reservations or directions, call 1-800-8522462. �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Wayne F. Jones Crossville, Tennessee December 6, 1927 July 5, 2005 Wayne F. Jones, age 77, was remembered during funeral services held on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at the Chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville, Tennessee. Mr. Jones was born on December 6, 1927 in Ashe County to J. Floyd Jones and Bertha Reedy Jones. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jones; three daughters, Joy Lewis of Rexford, Montana, Waynena Ejliott of Clemmons, NC and Kelly Holland of Crossville, Tenn. and one son, Wayne Jones Jr. of Crossville, Tenn. Five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Surviving locally are one brother, Kermit Jones of Jefferson and two sisters, Winnie Thomas of Zionville, NC and Polly Osborne of West Jefferson. Pansy Elizabeth Bare Morristown, Tenn. February 23, 1931 July 12, 2005 Pansy Elizabeth Bare, age 74 of Morristown, TN, formerly of Ashe County, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Bare was born February 23, 1931 in Ashe County to the late Basil and Mattie Miller Bare. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Floyd South officiated. Burial followed in the Roan's Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13th at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Bare is survived by her husband, Jimmy Bare; one son, Dwayne Bare and wife, Tracy, of Morristown, TN; two daughters, Judy Skeen and husband, Doug, of Morristown, TN and Denise Bean and husband, John, of Memphis, TN; one brother, Rudd Bare of Baltimore, MD; two half-sisters, Nola Walton of Laurel Springs, NC and Jbhnsie Ttotfen of Glade Valley, NC. IVq.^andchildrejvone great-grandchild, three stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Edgar Worth Long Jefferson January 14, 1928 July 10, 2005 Mr. Edgar Worth Long, better known as "Pete", age 77, of Jefferson, died Sunday night, July 10, 2005 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Fam­ ily Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Ralph Smith. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2005 at Boone Family Funer­ al Home. Mr. Long was born in Ashe County on Saturday, January 14, 1928 to the late George Edward Long and to the late Flora Goodman Long. He was a truck driver. He is survived by four brothers, William G. Long, of West Jefferson, Tom Long, of Smethport, Rufus Long, of Falls Church, VA and Joseph H. Long, of Cary, NC; three sisters, Ruth Stones, of Silver Springs, MD, Pearl Lyall, of Darlington, MD and Margorie Sanford, of Susquehanna, PA also survive. Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to: Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery, c/o Maude Hunt, 283 Hunt Lane, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or to Ashe County Heart Fund, c/o Judy Leek, PO Box 1839, West Jef­ ferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences to the fam­ ily at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jeffer­ son was in charge of these arrangements. Pauline Baker Miller Seneca, S.C, March 14, 1932 July 8, 2005 Pauline Baker Miller, age 73 of Seneca, SC died Friday, July 8, 2005 at her home. Ms. Miller was born March 14, 1932 in Alleghany County, NC to the late John and Fannie Perry Baker. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2005 at the Healing Springs Cemetery. Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Ms. Miller is survived by three daughters, Donna Lynn Sharp of Seneca, SC, Denise Castillo of San Juan Capistrano, CA and Debbie Shaw of Modesto, CA. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Elizabeth Ann McClure Lansing February 17, 1949 July 11, 2005 Elizabeth Ann McClure, age 56 of Lansing, NC, died Monday, July 11, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Ms. McClure was born February 17, 1949 in Ashe County to the late Walter and Mae Price McClure. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday July 14, 2005 at the Lansing Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in the Poe Cemetery. The family received friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Lansing Presbyterian Church. Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to: Poe Cemetery, PO Box 183,Jefferson, NC 28640 Ms. McClure is survived by: two sons, Tim Taylor of Clemmons, NC and Tony Taylor of Colorado; one Brother, Jack McClure of Jefferson, NC and a special friend, Johnny Eller. Three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. James Rufus McNeill West Jefferson July 2, 1919 July 13, 2005 Mr. James Rufus McNeill, age 86, of West Jefferson died Sunday night, July 10, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jack Miller and Rev. Garrett Mahaffey officiating. followed in the Burial Riverview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:009:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. McNeill was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, July 2, 1919 to the late John Clifford McNeill and to the late Bessie Jane Bare McNeill. He was a roadway supervisor for the NCDOT. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Martha Jane McNeill. He is survived by his wife, Mary Denton McNeill, of the home; two sons, Jerry McNeill, of Piedmont, SC and Tony McNeill, of Raleigh, NC; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. The family requested no flowers. Memorials may go to Pine Swamp Baptist Church Building Fund or to Riverview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o John Paul Miller, 1897 Conley Cheek Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626. You may give the family your condolences through our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Paul Harold Johnson Mountain City, Tennessee June 1, 1939 July 11,2005 Paul Harold Johnson, age 66, of 176 Claude Johnson Lane, Mountain City, Tenn. passed away on Monday, July 11, 2005. He was born in Johnson County, Tenn. on June 1, 1939 to the late Claude and Lillian Price Johnson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by three sisters. He was a member of the Sutherland Baptist Church of Creston. Paul loved spending time with his family and friends and playing the guitar. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Katie Sluder Johnson; one daughter, Linda Johnson Canter and husband Carter of Creston; two granddaughters, Allison Canter and Heather Canter, both of West Jefferson; four brothers, Thomas Johnson of Lenoir, Earl Johnson, Jim Johnson and Claude Johnson Jr., all of Mountain City, Tenn.; five sisters, Carolyn Rash of Todd, Helen Rash of Creston, Geneva Woodard of Mountain City, Tenn., Sue Carroll of Hickory and Mary Carroll of Conover; special sister-in-law, Vada Lewis of Todd; special family friend, Bettie Moose; and a host of other friends. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Paul H. Johnson were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 from the Hux-Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles McCoy and Rev. Denton Hart officiating. Graveside Services and Interment followed from the Sqnset Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers were Ricky Carroll, Jimmy Carroll, Gary Woodard, Shane Woodard, Dean Miller and Ronnie Woodard. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14 from the Hux-Tetrick Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Linda Canter, 915 Ben Bolen Road, Creston, North Carolina 28615. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxtetrick.com. Hux-Tetrick Funeral Home was serving the Johnson Family. Gilbert Allen Miller Glendale Springs December 24, 1919 July 13, 2005 Gilbert Allen Miller, age 85 of Jefferson, NC, the Glen­ dale Springs community, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born in Ashe County, NC on December 24, 1919 to Dewey and Zeola Houck Miller. He served dur­ ing World War II in the Unit­ ed States Navy. Mr. Miller owned and operated the Rac­ coon Hollar Campground in Glendale Springs. Funeral services were held Friday, July 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. John Crawford, Rev. Ted Reynolds, and Rev. Jim Belcher officiated. A military graveside service followed in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends Friday, July 15, 2005 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Helen Miller; three sons, Allen Bernard "Louis" Miller of Glendale Springs, NC, Donald Wayne Miller of Laurel Springs, NC and Stewart Clay Miller of Jef­ ferson, NC. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one nephew. Send condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Lee Vaughn Stamper Lansing August 15, 1933 July 16, 2005 Lee Vaughn Stamper age 71 of Lansing, NC, died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Stamper was born in Ashe County, NC on August 15, 1933 to Manley and Hassie Blevins Stamper. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Spencer Family Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, July 18, 2005 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Stamper is survived by his wife, Patricia Spencer Stamper; one son, Gregory Stamper of West Jefferson, NC; one daughter, Thelma Pennington of Creston, NC; one step-daughter, Amy Blevins of West Jefferson, NC; two brothers, Burl Stamper of Lansing, NC and Carroll Stamper of Norfolk, VA; seven sisters, Sarah Lutts of Delaware, Maxine Harrington of Virginia, Fannie Franklin of Florida, Wilma Blevins and Linda Norris both of Taylorsville, NC, Sophia Ward of Wilkesboro, NC, Beatrice Miller of Creston, NC. Two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Viola M. Gibble Cochranville, Pa. Died July 9, 2005 Viola M. Gibble, 90, of Cochranville, Pa. passed away on Saturday July 9, 2005 at the Tel Hai Nurs­ ing Home. She was the wife of the late J. Wayne Gibble who passed away in 2001. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Sharpe and Rosa Hartsoe Sharpe Miller. A resident of Cochranville since 1942, she was a mem­ ber of the Faith City Church in Christiana, Delaware. She is survived by two daughters; Rose G., wife of Joseph D. Browell, Sr. of Narvon, Jane G. Lewis of Kutztown, two sons; T. Darrell Gibble and wife Susan of Elverson, John W. Gibble, Jr. and wife Joan of Ft. Myers, Florida, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by a grandson Wil­ liam E. Lewis, Jr. and one sister Thelma Myers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday July 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m .from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, Pa. fol­ lowed by interment at the Glen Run Baptist Cemetery in Atglen, Pa. Family and friends were received at the funeral home on Tuesday evening July 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Patsy Ann Shepherd Campbell Warrensville April 15, 1951 July 13,2005 Mrs. Patsy Ann Shepherd Campbell, age 54, of Warrensville died Photos Courtesy of Camp Sunshine Wednesday morning, July Children participating in this year's Camp Sunshine took a 13, 2005 at Forsyth Medical moment one day to release butterflies as they whispered mes­ Center in Winston-Salem, sages to loved ones they had lost in the past year. after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer Raleigh - For the third rent employers are fillinj and Rev. Jim Francis. consecutive month, North new positions." Entombment followed in Overall, 63 counties the Ashelawn Memorial Carolina's county unem­ ployment rates decreased in unemployment rate Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer. The family received at least 63 counties, accord­ dropped, 21 counties' rate friends from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ing to statistics released went up and 16 countie on Friday, July 15, 2005 today by the State's Employ­ remained the same. N at Boone Family Funeral ment Security Commission. counties were above 10 per May's statewide not sea­ cent in unemployment. Home. Mrs. Campbell was born sonally adjusted unemploy­ Currituck County ha< in Ashe County on Sunday, ment rate dropped to 5.0 the state's lowest unem April 14, 1951 to the late percent from 5.1 percent. ployment rate, at 2.8 per Frank Willard Shepherd and "More than half of North cent in May. Meanwhile the late Goldie Blanche Eller Carolina's county unem­ Scotland County had tlx Shepherd. She graduated ployment rates dropped in highest unemploymen from Northwest Ashe High May," said ESC Chairman rate, at 9.4 percent. Localh School in 1969. She worked Harry E. Payne Jr. "The Ashe County's unemploy for several years at Sara May county rates are reflec­ ment rate was 4.6 percent Lee Knit Products but last tive of the current economic Watauga County - 3.0 per worked in customer service at Oldham Manufacturing. situation in the state. North cent, Alleghany Count; She was a member of Sugar Carolina is attracting new - 4.9 percent and Wilke Tree Baptist Church. She employers and some cur­ County at 5.6 percent. was a perfect mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, good friend and an expert seamstress. Pat was looking Rather be at the pool than the most popular topics ant forward to the birth of her first grandchild. She will be standing in line waiting to frequently asked questions. find out how to renew your From reserving a campsib missed by all. She is survived by her passport or apply for a fed­ to registering for a patent husband, Warren Campbell, eral job? Grab your towel 1 (800) FED-INFO has th< of the home; a daughter, and sunscreen, because Uncle information you're seekini Heather Dawn Hutchens Sam's toll-free hotline, 1 (800) all in one place. and her husband, Tim, FED-INFO (that's 1-800-333of Wilkesboro; a step­ 4636), has the answers to son, Christopher Lee your questions. Even though the thermo­ Campbell, of Lansing; three brothers, Leon Shepherd stat outside is rising, 1 (800) and Jim Shepherd, both FED-INFO can help you stay of Warrensville and Lewis cool. It's Uncle Sam's oneShepherd, of Jefferson; four stop source for information sisters, Lynn Shepherd of about the agencies, programs Durham, N.C., Kathryn Barr and activities of the federal Tell your sweetie of Lansing, Myrle Carlton government. Get the facts and Myrna Phillips, both on purchasing surplus gov­ just'how siveef of Winston-Salem; a step- ernment property, applying they are with a grandson, Josh Hutchens; for Social Security benefits, several nieces and nephews and obtaining your birth cer­ tificate all at 1 (800) FEDalso survive. Flowers were accepted or INFO. If you've been thinking memorials may be made to Breast Cancer Research, c/o about turning your lemonade Heather Hutchens, P.O. Box stand into a small business 680, Hays, N.C. 28635. but aren't sure where to start, FROM THE You may send your call 1 (800) FED-INFO for condolences to the family fast, reliable answers you can EFFERSON POST at our website www. trust. Specially trained Infor­ $ 60 boonefuneralhome.com. mation Specialists are ready Boone Family Funeral to take your calls in English Home of West Jefferson or Spanish, Monday through was in charge of the Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). o Call 846-7164 X arrangements. And recorded information is available around the clock on County unemployment rate trends remain positive Uncle Sam's toll-free hotline 0 0 0 0 0 NOTE X 0J X 0 Only 18 x X0X0X0X0X0 X X X X X X X X POST-IT O 0 0 0 O x 0 X 0 xoxoxoxoxo �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 3A TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 COMMUNITY NEWS Public comments Woman's Club are welcome Pictured from left to right: Hayes McNeill, Melba Jones, David Crawford, Matilda Phillips and Marinda Burgin. Western Task Force Chairman speaks to Democrats Hayes McNeill, Chairman of a task force evaluating Democratic Party effective­ ness in the western region of North Carolina, spoke to a large gathering of Ashe County Democrats at Smoky Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson on Tuesday evening June 28th. McNeill pointed out to the enthusiastic group that the mountain region has been and still is marked by poverty. Reading a poem by author Mark Rash about a young boy from Appalachia wasting away from hunger during "Depression" times, McNeill stated that Demo­ cratic Party values emphasiz­ es care for the less fortunate in society, the sick, the orphan and the widow. He alluded to the economic differences between elected officials and the working people of our re­ gion, stating that both Sena­ tor Burr and Representative Foxx were millionaires with little in common with work­ ing people. McNeill urged the group to speak to neigh­ bors .about Democratic Party values and to support Demo­ cratic candidates running for office. He concluded by ask­ ing which party will help the working people in our North­ west region. McNeill, a native of Wilkes County, served as past chair of the Forsyth County Demo­ cratic Party and is currently heading up a task force to study the needs of local coun­ ty parties across the western region of the state which in­ cludes the 5th, 10th, and 11th Congressional Districts. He formerly worked in advertis­ ing for the Coca-Cola Com­ pany and as a teacher in Yad­ kin County. He has two sons, Robert and Jonathon, and resides with his wife, Gail, in Winston-Salem, North Caro­ lina. Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, Melba Jones, thanked the speaker and pre­ sented him with a certificate of appreciation from the Ashe County Democratic Party Ex­ ecutive Committee for his ser­ vice to the Democratic Party and to the people of western North Carolina. Fifth District Democratic Party Chair, David Craw­ ford, greeted guests and Fifth District Democratic Party Secretary, Miranda Burgin answered questions from the local party faithful. Clemmons, North Carolina resident, Matilda Phillips an­ nounced that she is consider­ ing a run for congress from the Fifth District. She is on a listening tour of the district and "testing the waters" for a possible run for congress. She currently serves as secretary for Democratic Party Senior Democrats Auxiliary. The Ashe County Demo­ cratic Party Executive Com­ mittee meets each 4th Tues­ day of the month at Smokey Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson at 7 p.m. Democrat­ ic Party Chair, Melba Jones, invites all interested citizens to attend these important meetings. Call 336-846-9068 for more information. Photo by Bea Bumgardner Joe Miller, Boone artist and art supply merchant, will present a program on drawing value sketches for the Blue Ridge Art Clan on Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. The local art group will be meeting at the Ashe County Public Library. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Raleigh - The public is invited to comment on the state's proposed Social Ser­ vices Block Grant plan. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) creates this plan every year to outline how federal social services block grant funds will be administered. A hard copy is available from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at NC Di­ vision of Social Services Cen­ tral Office, Albemarle Build­ ing, 325 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Federal block grant funds help pay for some of the pro­ grams and services states provide. States are given broad latitude under block grant funding to design and operate their own programs. However, the federal govern­ ment places certain restric­ tions on what types of ex­ penditures can be made from each block grant fund. Citizens interested in com­ menting on the plan must ugust. The date and time is Tues­ day. August 9 at 12 noon. Jeannie Weaver invited the group to her farmhouse in the Obids commu­ nity for a covered dish dinner at the September meeting. The date and time is Tuesday, September 13 at 6 p.m. As a result of this scheduling, the September pro­ gram, the education department, was moved to November. Melinda Hamrick reported on the Card Party plans and got a count of tickets that had been sold and made a projection as to how many folks we can expect. She urged members to be "at the ready" to lend helping hands with the various aspects of the Card Party. A sign-up sheet was em­ ployed. Tickets can be sold ($10 each) until Friday, July 22, at which time unsold tickets should be returned to Pam Payne. Beth Kelleher will be on WKSK Ra­ dio Happy Time Show on Thurs­ day, July 21, to promote the Card Party. The meeting adjourned with the Club Collect. To place an event in the ABSOLUTE Arri HKY Community Events section, Saturday, July 23 at 10:30A.M. call Tammy at 846-7164 793 Blevins Hollow Road, Piney Creek, NC House & Lot & Personal Property or email at tparunak@jefFersonpost.com. Directions: From Sparta, NC take US Hwy 21 North 2.9 miles to Hwy 221 South, continue .8 miles to Hwy 93, tum right, go 7.3 miles to Garvey Rd., turn left, go 1.5 miles to Hwy 113, turn left, go 1.7 miles to Blevins Hollow Road, turn right, go .8 mile to house on left From Ashe County, NC at intersection of Hwy 221 and Hwy 88, take Hwy 221 North 12.9 miles to Hwy 113, turn left, go 2.4 miles to Blevins Hollow Road, turn left, go .8 mile to house on left. Alice Williams at Ashe library Si Art lovers are in for a treat as Alice Heard Williams, popular art historian, author and lecturer, returns to Ashe County under the auspices of Friends of the Library. Her July 27, 11 a.m. pre­ sentation at the library will focus on her new book, Re­ membering Piero. Piero della Francesca was a key painter of the early renaissance, who has intrigued art lovers and historians for centuries. The historical novel weaves tales of his legendary life through travels in 15th century Tuscany and Umbria, where he produced most of his principal works. Williams epjoyed re­ searching the book. "Work­ ing on a book like Piero takes one through the ducal courts of Italy, as well as into the chambers of the powerful Flo­ rentine rulers, the Medici," she said. An earlier novel published in 2002, Seeking the High Yel­ low Note, Vincent van Gogh in Provence, first brought Williams to the Friends lec­ ture series. She has also pub­ lished three books of poetry, Real Estate: 3 Bedroom Home, Living Room & Eat in Kitchen. Den Anna Comes Today!, When Wild Parrots Fly and Hey, Madame Matisse!, which won a national award in 1997. Williams received a BA degree in journalism and his­ tory from Oklahoma State University and received a di­ ploma in fine arts at the Uni­ versity of London. She spent several summers studying at Oxford University. 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Mrs. Evelyn Wetzel, Sec/Treas., gave the minutes of the last meeting when the Conservation Department had the program and the presenter was Carolyn Shep­ herd, Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. The program was on "Inside Air Quality". Mrs. Wetzel also gave the treasurer's report. The group voted to join the Ashe County Woman's Club for a picnic at W. J. Town Park, each person bringing a covered dish in submit written comments no later that July 22, 2205. Comments may be emailed to ssbg.comments@ncmail. net, faxed to (919) 733-7058 or mailed to: Hank Bowers, Chief, Performance Reporting and Automation, NC Division of Social Services, 2415 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2415. The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is the major source of federal funding for a wide variety of services such as adoption services, counseling services, adult day care and foster care ser­ vices, protective services for adults, housing, and residen­ tial treatment services. 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A "psychiatric diagno­ sis" for the United States: delusional, violent para­ noia by fantasizing WMD, SWlWWUGlV f Slk, . ... then attacking Iraq on the A most troubling scien­ chemicals daily pumping basis of this hallucination, through my vital organs tific report appeared last followed by reasoning dif­ Thursday, which raises that include PCBs that ficulties, indicated by 70% of questions about the envi­ were banned decades ago Bush voters believing that ronment which demand as well as chemicals like WMD actually were found Teflon that are currently answers. in Iraq. The Environmental under federal investiga­ We have spent 300 billion Working Group obtained tion. I have auto exhaust to kill one hundred thou­ fumes, flame retardant blood samples taken from sand Iraqi's. There are 25 the umbilical cords of 10 chemicals, and in all, some million Iraqi's according to babies born in the United 271 harmful substances some estimates. How much States in August and pulsing through my veins. will we need to spend to kill September 2004. The sam­ That's hardly the picture them all at that rate? There ples were collected by the of health I had hoped for, will be no worries, by some, American Red Cross, and but I've been living in an as there were in Vietnam, industrial society for over harmed neither the child your July 1 edition, I am will build MY church". about political defeat of the 70 years." nor mother. reminded again how easy it You can look at my life military with the shrub Now 10 samples is a It has been the general is to be deflected from the and have a good laugh. firmly doing what he will. consensus of scientists that small study. But the unani­ Source of our convictions. But, by Grace, I can point The corporate media are his the umbilical cord acts as a mous nature of the find­ It's one thing teaching to to the Son who is my Life and occupation to economic cheerleader this time. As "shield," protecting unborn ings—all 10 babies had sim­ love God with all your heart and my Salvation. He is each Iraqi death makes his backwardness and political ilar numbers of pollutants children from pollutants and to love your neighbor as my Righteousness and the family our enemy we shall despotism. Only the naive to which the mother is present—absolutely sug­ have to kill them all which and blind may be fooled yourself. It's another thing reason for my being. A big gest the need for additional exposed. will satisfy the "kill them all" by the language of bring­ to realise that, quite simply, difference compared with The study tested this studies and—if the results ing freedom and democracy we just cannot do it and mis­ justification by rules and part of our society. blood for 413 chemical con­ hold up—action. There is Progress has been made; to Iraq and the region. The erably at that! Peter thought always failing or looking in taminants. Frighteningly, no defense for allowing the he could and completely the mirror and being frus­ the Iraqis have voted. Maybe US is widely regarded by it found 287 of these in unborn to come polluted it is true. When you move the majority in the Middle ignored Jesus when he was trated. Salvation is a Person the samples—meaning into the world, even when away from the real under­ East as a crucial obstacle in told that he just couldn't do and His Name is King Jesus these newborns come into born to mothers who have standable things of life their struggle for freedom it - that he would deny the and He and His Father want the world after living in done everything right, such your hospitality and to eat it's hard to know. In Iraq from oppression. It is inter­ King three times. a chemical witches' brew as not smoking, drinking or I once heard a preach­ with you today. esting that the most tyran­ Evangelical democracy has that includes things such using drugs. I would say to Angie, been thrust upon the locals. nical states in the Middle er say that because of his We may well have to as mercury, PCBs and They stood in line to vote East region are those who position he was called to a don't be disgusted with pesticides. Their blood, at take a very hard look at for people they didn't know, have the closest ties with the higher standard than the some people, follow the King birth, has traces of these what we allow released which would do things they US. It is reasonable to ask if congregation! Jesus would and He will teach you how and more, sometimes can­ into our atmosphere and knew not what, and eventu­ such tyranny is the product have countered; "Unless you to love them - excruciating water on a daily basis. cer-causing chemicals. ally put in place a govern­ of Islam, or whether it is the are more righteous than the at first. Permit me Robert, U.S. Rep. Louise There is no "right" to pol­ ment that, if it holds togeth­ creation of Western policies. minister, you will not enter please don't point people to Slaughter, D-NY, was con­ lute, and certainly no right er, that they probably will not What of the expressions of the Kingdom of Heaven" . Christianity - even the word cerned enough about the to potentially endanger the particularly like. What the fanaticism in the Western We have one standard and "Christians" gets hardly one preliminary findings to health of a new generation majority most wants in Iraq, "free" world itself? Where He is the King, who express­ mention in the Bible and just have her own blood tested. of Americans. Congress according to press reports, are we to classify yesterday's es the perfection of His look at what people think What they found shocked should act to financially is for the US to leave. Bush brutal dictatorship like fas­ Father. The Bible teaches it means these days. What her: there were traces of 271 support independent stud­ has made clear they will not cism and today's rising radi­ that Jesus is the Word of better time to ask the Lord polluting chemicals in her ies, then act rapidly to make that decision, no mat­ cal right? America at one God and instructs that man to show us how to love our blood. She said in a news make the world safer for ter how many ballots they point in time WAS a great must live by every Word that enemies, especially when we conference last Thursday, our most precious asset— cast. Considering Iraq's his­ country, and in some ways proceeds from the mouth of have made so many abroad "The stunning results show our children. tory bush can easily justify still is. But we didn't have to God. How do you think the in the last couple of years. staying indefinitely with strut around the world, gun early church managed with­ If you can, show people the his promise to leave when in hand and tell everyone out the beautiful volume we King. If we are firstly citi­ it is all ok. And if the Iraqi how wonderful we were! The have?? They had the King. zens of the Kingdom of God government turns out to be greatness of our deeds spoke No less now, we need the our allegiance is to the King, displeasing, Bush reserves for itself. When you are a King in our lives. who needs no flags and How do those persecuted whose Kingdom comes by no the right to make another bully you must spend more regime change. Voting is sup­ resources and time watching for their faith manage, with observation. It's a Kingdom joy, in solitary confinement that is already in our midst, posed to confer legitimacy your back. "If Tyranny and for 10 or 20 years without with a throne securely occu­ on the tyranny of the major­ ity. But as democracy moves Oppression come to this some scraps of scripture??? pied. Any other allegiance from the town meeting to the land, it will be in the guise of Where do they get their spir­ belongs to this world. national election, it gathers fighting a foreign enemy, No itual growth, might I ask Finally, pardon me frauds like conmen to insur­ political truth is of greater you??? Robert, I think the correct As the Bible says so won­ title to Rick Warren's book is ance claims. Actual power intrinsic value, or is stamped with the authority of more derfully; "He who has the "The Purpose Driven Life ". and decision making is so remote that the voter no lon­ enlightened patrons of lib­ Son has Life. He who has The title betrays the pill. ger has any grasp of it. After erty. The accumulation of all not the Son of God has not With due respect, we are not a while, not even the major­ powers, legislative, execu­ Life!". That's the simple gos­ called to a purpose driven ity gets what it wants. In tive, and judiciary, in the pel!! Many church goers are life-style, though we live in America, for example, what same hands, whether of one, struggling looking for the a culture that pretends to be majority wanted a govern­ a few, or many, and whether Son, have no peace in theft independent, yet loves to be ment $55 trillion in the hole? hereditary, self-appointed, or hearts, try and follow rules driven all the time! Our call­ Elections represent a sort of elective, may justly be pro­ and traditions and various ing is to be Spirit-led. Sheep, ^;nb„Cr: A . . (USPS 441-810) imperfect progress. That is nounced the very definition formulae, perhaps with some not goats, though some will N.C. Press Association the progress of politics of the of tyranny." 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The lead in­ structor for the course is Keith Casey. Casey is a HTI plus certified instructor and is credentialed to train Leviton™ certified install­ ers. The home automation systems course is newly ap­ proved by the state as part of the computer engineer­ ing technology curriculum. The focus of the curriculum is in-house networking for new homes, featuring au­ tomated security systems. The computer engineering technology curriculum coin­ cides in many courses with the electronics engineering technology program. Keith Casey, instruc­ tor for the program, states, "This is a new and innova­ tive offeringfor our students and we are excited that it is now part of our curriculum. This technology allows a home owner to have a min­ ute camera installed in the light switch of each room in the house. To view what is happening in that room, the person needs only to switch the television being viewed to a programmed channel and live transmission from that room can be seen. This technology is state-of-theart and the possibilities are pretty awesome. This is definitely the technology and vocational field of to­ morrow." Course content for home automation systems will include the design, installa­ tion, testing, troubleshoot­ ing, and customer service of a fully automated home. Emphasis is placed on a structured wiring system that integrates the home phone, TV, home theater, audio, video, computer net­ work, lighting, security systems, and automation systems into a pre-wired, remote controlled system. Upon completion, students should be able to design, install, and maintain home automation systems. Upon graduation from the WCC computer engineering technology program, stu­ dents will be ready to imme­ diately enter the workforce with a comprehensive twoyear degree. Employment opportunities in the field include computer techni­ cian, automation specialist, controls technician, infor­ mation technology techni­ cian, electronics technician and home automation in­ staller or engineer. Those interested in the engineering technology program should visit http:// www.wilkescc.edu for de­ tails or call Keith Casey at 336-838-6486. A student working on designing automation systems for the home. Photo courtesy of WCC Blue Ridge Electric names new Chief Operating Officer Lenoir, North Carolina (July 15, 2005) - Taking outage calls at 10 years old and riding shotgun with his dad as he pa­ trolled the cooperative's power lines for problems might have been a sign for Lee Layton that he would one day follow in his father's footsteps. Throughout his youth, Layton, who joins Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corpora­ tion as chief operating officer, enjoyed helping his father, a lineman and later manager of Pioneer Electric Cooperative in Alabama. Due to the part­ nership that began at such a young age, Layton grew up on the cooperative philosophy of caring for the people you serve and bettering the communities they live in. "It was instilled in me at a very young age that we were doing something very good at the cooperative," he ex­ plained. By the time he was headed for college, Layton knew he wanted to become an engineer. But it wasn't until after his in­ ternship at an investor-owned electric utility that he was posi­ tive his life's calling was work­ ing for a cooperative. "I made a conscious deci­ sion after college to work for a cooperative," Layton said. "The member-owned concept is what appealed to me." When you work for a coop­ erative, you're really working for your community," Layton explained. "One of my men­ tors, Judge Tisinger, who was a founder of Carroll EMC and a legal counsel to NRECA (Na­ tional Rural Electric Coopera­ tive Association), said it best. He told me once that God owns this world and we pay him back by serving others. Working for a Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Electric Lee Layton is Blue Ridge's new COO. co-op is one way I can do that." Layton brings 28 years of cooperative experience to Blue Ridge Electric, and has spent the last 23 years at Carroll Elec­ tric Membership Corporation in Carrollton, Georgia, where he served as vice president of operations. A registered profes­ sional engineer, Layton holds a master's degree in business from Keller Graduate School and received his bachelor's de­ gree in electrical engineering from Auburn University. At Blue Ridge Electric Layton oversees the Electric Ser­ vices Group, which includes system operations, electric plant, reliability, customer ser­ vice, economic development, and member relations. He will also assist in power supply planning and coordination. "Lee has a deep passion for customer service and he will continue the Blue Ridge Elec-, trie tradition of providing our members with the highest re­ liability in electric service and personal touch customer care," said Doug Johnson, chief ex­ ecutive officer. Layton also hopes to contin­ ue his tradition of community involvement. "The cooperative philosophy all boils down to making the communities we serve a better place to live and work," he explained. In Georgia Layton volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and was on the board of directors for the Cham­ ber of Commerce, where he also served as chairman of infra­ structure and transportation committees. He was appointed by county commissioners to the Carroll County comprehensive planning committee. Addition­ ally,'Layton served in local and state positions for the Carroll-. by another suggestion that invited people to "Walkabout West Jefferson" while in town to enjoy the arts, antiques and dining. The sidewalks provide an opportunity for physical fitness as well as social in­ teraction that can improve emotional fitness. Folks can enjoy the sidewalks alone, in pairs or groups. Some cute (and fitting) suggestions for the name included "Lose the Caboose Trail," "Walk Your Ashe Off" and "Don't Be a Fat Ashe - Walk!" A map of the route can be found at several locations throughout town including West Jefferson Town Hall, the Ashe County Arts Center and Chamber of Commerce. Par­ ticipants can also win prizes by walking the most miles in a month. Chart mileage on a walk chart (2,000 steps is approximately 1 mile), and turn in your walking log and a questionnaire at the end of the month. For more information about the WJ Locomotion Fitness Trail, call 846-0781. tion at All That Jazz II. Tickets for All That Jazz II are on sale and available at Uptown Threads, The Quilt Gathering and the Mountain Times. Tickets for the golf tournament are $125 per per­ son or $400 per team. Ticket includes green fee, cart, bever­ ages, prizes and the barbecue and pig pickin' at Jefferson Landing's Riverside Park. Ad­ ditional tickets for the cookout are available in advance for $25. The golf tournament begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a cash bar at 5 p.m. and the cookout at 6 p.m. For more information, call Harold Parks at 246-3644. The dance and auction are planned at Jefferson Landing Club House on Saturday, Aug. 6 beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at $40 per per­ son. For more information, contact Angelia Cambre at 846-6421. "You might have donated $50 to A Safe Home for Ev­ eryone at one time, but that $50 is already gone and wellspent," said Cambre about the A.S.H.E. shelter. "They have ongoing expenses. This is not a one-time deal. This is a continuing process of saving families, and saving lives, and money is always needed." "I heard a comment the other day that was very pow­ erful," continued Cambre. "It said if you want to end the violence in this world, start in your own backyard. This is the place to start." Trail continued from front page test, she said, and the judges had a difficult time choosing a winner. Several contestants sent explanations along with their suggestions. One en­ try wondered at the "health" aspect of the trail when con­ sidering persons with dis­ abilities. The sidewalks are both pedestrian and wheel­ chair friendly, and offer not only a place to walk and roll, but also to meet and greet as well as stop and shop or just enjoy the town's scenery and murals. This was also noted Jazz ntinued frt)m front page e as follows: Cathy Altice: Tin Roof Gal•y; Jane Johnson: Uptown treads; Clayton Proctor: ver Rock Gallery; Katrina tlseth: River Rock Gal•y; Christina Maria Day: te Quilt Gathering; Raney igers: Acorn Gallery; Bes! Clay: Ashe County PubLibrary; Janet Brashear: •hernia; B.J. Mauer: First tizens Bank in West Jef•son (two chairs); Terri imilton: Jefferson Landing ubhouse); Cathy Shepherd: dkin Valley Bank in West fferson; and Shirley Hampa: Los Arcoiris Restaurant Jefferson. Enjoy a tour of the chairs d ch'oose your favorite on lich to bid during the auc­ ton Lions Club and was active as a deacon in his church. A li­ censed instrument-rated pilot, Layton also served 12 years on the West Georgia Regional Air­ port Authority. His list of professional ac­ tivities are numerous, ranging from helping organize and cochair a cooperative purchasing group to teaching engineering and operations at NRECA's Management Internship Pro­ gram designed to prepare co­ operative employees for lead­ ership positions. He has also written numerous articles for electric trade publications and is currently developing a series of on-line training courses for a provider of continuing educa­ tion courses to the electric in­ dustry. "I am looking forward to working with Blue Ridge Elec­ tric, its staff and its members," gree (GED) students, live in said Layton. "It is one of the the Cedar Rock community of best run co-ops in the country." Caldwell County. Their daugh­ Layton is especially looking ter, Jennifer Peterson, is a forward to building on the ex­ graduate of Auburn University cellent customer service record and is attending the Medical of Blue Ridge Electric. "Our or­ College of Georgia. She will ganization is set up to link en­ practice in the field of oncol­ gineering operations to mem­ ogy or neurology after her resi­ ber relations and I think that dency. Their son, James, also a is good for the member," Layton pilot and a recent graduate of said. "From the time a member Auburn University, is following signs up for new service and a in the same cooperative util­ meter is set, we have the mind ity footsteps as his father and set that the clock is ticking (to grandfather as he began his provide prompt, courteous ser­ new job this summer as system vice)," fie added. "We have a engineer at Central Georgia high accountability to the mem­ Electric Membership Corpora­ ber and that's how it should be tion. in a cooperative—that's the co­ Blue Ridge Electric is a operative difference." member-owned electric coop­ Layton and his wife, Becky, erative serving some 68,000 a former private school math members in Caldwell, Watau­ teacher who most recently ga, Ashe, Alleghany, Alexander, taught General Education De­ Avery and Wilkes counties. Commissioners to hold public hearing on polluting industries The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to gather citizen input concerning re­ visions to the Ashe County Polluting Industries Ordi­ nance in accordance with G.S. 160A-364. The board at a recent meeting voted on amend­ ments to tighten restric­ tions in the ordinance concerning location and op­ eration of polluting indus­ tries. The hearing will be held in the commissioners' meet­ ing room on the third floor of the Ashe County Court­ house at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 25. A sign-up sheet will be provided for any­ one wishing to address the board. Hospice seeks volunteers for upcoming flea market A meeting is planned for Wednesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at Mountain Aire restaurant in Glendale Springs to bring together everyone who is in­ terested in helping out at the Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice of Ashe. The Flea Market is a joint effort of Hospice of Ashe and the Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. Last year's event brought in over $500 that was donated to Hos­ pice of Ashe as a memorial to Charles Fleenor. Charles was a long-standing member of the Glendale Springs Presby­ terian Church and volunteer for Hospice of Ashe. Volunteers are needed to help receive the donated goods during the week of Aug. 15, sort and price them and ar­ range on the designated sales tables. Volunteers are also needed Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 (the days of the sale) to bake goods for the bake sale and to bring home­ grown goods for the produce table. During the market it­ self," volunteers are needed to help with sales and cashier, to pack and load cars, and to cook and serve hot dogs. All interested volunteers are welcome regardless of the amount of time you can spare. Even a few hours would be much appreciated. Co-Chairs are Donna Al­ len-Phillips and Brenda Barker. For information, call 246-6443. The Wilma Vannoy (Birthing Center has just Been completed! (jive us a call for a tour at 336-846-0734 ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �PAGE 6A TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Cancer Relay for Life will be held July 22 - 23 Tuesday, July 19 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet at the New River Behavioral HealthCare Outpatient Treatment Center in Ashe County at 221 West Main, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend. 7 p.m.: Bruce Mosley and Company will perform at 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish supper and business meeting. The executive board meeting will be held at 6 p.m., same location. Wednesday, July 20 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision Support Group will meet at Ashe Services for Aging. Shirley Stevenson will be the speaker. 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Country Roads Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their quarterly meeting at Smoky Mt. Barbecue. Call 846-0781 if you plan to attend. The Eller Family Association will be meeting atthe Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC, July 2023, 2005. For more information visit our web site at www.eller. org or call 336-765-7353. spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Buffet dinner begins at 6:30. Sunday, July 24 11 a.m.:Obids Baptist Church will have Homecoming with lunch provided in the fellowship hall. Special singing will start at 2 p.m. with Solid Rock, Gospel Aires, The Severts, and Parsons family. Everyone is welcome. Pastor is Rev. Tommy Graybeal. 11 a.m.: Peace Haven Church will have a special singing with singer Chuck Compton. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. 11 a.m.: Glory Bound II singers from Maryland will be at Landmark Baptist Church. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. 12:30 p.m.: Guided Canoe Trip beginning at Wagoner Access, join the park rangers for a 5 mile guided trip on the Wild & Scenic New River. You Friday, will learn basic canoe paddle July 22 strokes and other . useful 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life information to help you down will be held at Ashe County the river safely. Cost is $2.50 High School. Call 846-0781 for per person for the shuttle fee. more information. , Minimum age is eight years 7 p.m.: Jeff Little, The Piano old and the trip could be Man will be performing at canceled due to weather. Also Mountain Music Jamboree in there are a limited number of Glendale Springs. Buffet dinner spaces, call 982-2587 to make begins at 6:30. Call 246-2900 reservations. for reservations. 6 p.m.: Campmeeting at 7 p.m. Join Liberty Grove Baptist Church at Ashe County's Relay for Life as they host a bluegrass concert. Look for the big white "Rays of Hope" tent. For a $3 donation to the American Cancer Society, enjoy an hour with Steve Lewis and his friends. The musicians will have CD's available. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Transou Church with Rev. David Nitch speaking. The services will run through July 30 beginning at 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. There will be special singing each night with Righteous City performing on Saturday. Homecoming services will be held July 31 with Rev. Dick Peters speaking. Monday, July 25 7:30 p.m.: Johnson County Baptist Campmeeting will be held through July 29 in Trade, Tenn. Special singing each night. Guest speaker will be Charles Worley, pastor Saturday, of Providence Road Baptist July 23 Church in Maiden, NC. Rubber Stamping and Everyone is invited. For more Scrapbooking - To reserve a information, contact David seat or for more information, Benfield, pastor of Baptist contact Carolyn at 336-982Home Church at 828-7339324. 6991. 8 a.m. - until: Ultrascreen, Quality Screening for Life will be at Greenfield Campground community building on 1795 Mt. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. Available will be ultrasound scans and blood test. An M.D. will be onsite. To schedule an appointment, call 1r877763-3344 (toll free) or www. ultrascreen.us. Blue Ridge Art Clan will meet at the Ashe Library. The business session will begin at 9:30, refreshments at 10:00 and a program on value sketches by Joe Miller at 10:30. Anyone interested is invited to attend. 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. 11 a.m. until: Chicken BBQ at Fleetwood Fire/Rescue. Carry-outs will be available. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Second Annual 1904 Courthouse Celebration at the 1904 Courthouse in Jefferson. The event will feature arts and crafts and entertainment and food from local restaurants in the 'Taste of Ashe". Special events include the opening ceremonies at 12 noon, the second annual tricycle race at 5 p.m. and tours of the newly opened museum and the courthouse under renovation. Bring a chair and spend the day. Free admission. 3 p.m.: Friendly Grove Baptist Church will have a Day of Celebration with games for children, gospel music and free pork BBQ. Singing will be followed by meal at 5:30. A love offering will be taken for the singers. Rev. Gordon Rawls and congregation look forward to seeing you. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, Tuesday, July 26 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will meet at Smoky Mt. BBQ. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Wednesday, July 27 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library brings Alice Heard Williams, popular art historian, to Ashe County downstairs at the library. The public is invited to hear about her new novel on early renaissance painter, Piero delta Francesca. Friday, July 29 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. You. Friday, August 12 Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in 7 p.m.: Entertainment at Mountain Music Jamboree 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. will feature Rock Bottom Band. These guys are fun, they play good clean licks, sing really well, and write their own songs. Come enjoy the evening beginning with buffet dinner at 6:30. Saturday, July 30 8 a.m.: Clifton Baptist Church Youth Group will have a fund raising yard sale to raise money for a trip. It will be held in the fellowship of the church and all proceeds will benefit the youth group. There will be lots of items and everyone is invited to attend, shop, find a bargain while supporting local youth at the same time. For more information, call 336-385-1961 and leave a message. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 1st Annual Music Festival and Rubber Ducky Race sponsored by Lansing Vol. Fire Dept. will be held in meadow behind the Fire Dept. with lots of music, crafts, and food for sale. The winner will receive $500. For more information contact any Fire Dept. member or 336-3843456 for vendor information. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Alleghany County Democratic Party is hosting the Second Annual Congressman Bob Doughton Day at the Doughton Hall Bed and Breakfast, former home of Congressman Doughton, in Laurel Springs. A free BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information call 336-372-2058. Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Democratic history and fellowship. I p.m.: Calhoun Reunion will be held at Grayson Highlands State Park. Please bring a covered dish for lunch. There will be games for the kids. For more information call 3844281. 7 p.m.: Whitetop Mountain Band and Rock Bottom Band will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet in Glendale Springs. Sunday, July 31 II a.m.: Annual Gideon Lewis Reunion will be held at the Riverview Community Center on Hwy. 88. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and utensils will be provided. downtown West Jefferson Saturday, August 13 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night at Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Stories, songs and performances by local artists. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for students. Saturday, August 20 12 noon - 7 p.m.: Hot Dog/ Hamburger Dinnerand Family Fun at Fleetwood Community Center. Horseshoes, Bocche, Moonwalk and more. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be practicing at the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room. Brother David Phillips, the new associationai choir director, invites anyone who likes to sing to be a part of the choir which will be singing at the Associationai Meeting in August. Tuesday, August 2 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center @ Fleetwood Library. Saturday, August 6 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Sunday, August 28 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Saturday, September 10 L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Greater VBS events Sturgills Baptist Church July 17-22 Classes for all ages begin at 7 p.m. with Ward Sexton teaching the adult class. Everyone is welcome. Mt. Olive Baptist Church July 17-21 from 7 - 9 p.m. held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in with the theme, Construction Jefferson. The meal will be Zone. Kickoff on July 16 from catered by Winner's Circle 2 - 6 p.m. at the old Fleetwood Restaurant and will consist . School Ballfield. Classes for all of fried chicken, baked ham, ages. Mt. Olive is located on roast beef, vegetables, dessert Watertank Road in Fleetwood. and drink. Cost will be $17 Everyone is welcome. The per person. Please get your church's WMU is joining VBS reservation in early so that the on a local mission project to restaurant knows how many to collect school supplies for prepare for by August 10. Make children in the community. You checks payable to F. A. Stump, can drop off items into the little blue car in the church parking 801 Cambell Glen Lane, lot. Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. Laurel Knob Baptist Church July 17 - 22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes for babies through grade 6. Theme is Kingdom of the Son, a Prayer Safari. Pastor, Dr. Jim Rash and congregation invite you to attend. Volney Baptist Church July 17 - July 22 in Volney, Va. with classes beginning at 7 p.m. The theme will be "Xtreme Adventure". Classes are for young people from 0 to 99! Everyone is invited and for more information call Pastor Doug Halsey at 276-579-2833. Rich Hill Baptist Church July 18-22 Come join the church in learning about "Building Character with Jesus" with classes starting at 6:15 p.m. Classes for all ages, including adults. Everyone is invited to attend. Peak Creek Church of the Brethren July 18-23 located on the Peak Creek Road in Laurel Springs announces VBS nightly from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Building Character Like Jesus" with classes for all ages and lots of fun, crafts, music, food and Bible lessons. Pastor Doug Diamond and congregation invite everyone to attend. Mt. Paddy Church July 18 21 VBS will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 nightly and a carnival will be held on July 22 from 4 - 8 p.m. Ongoing Events Celebrate Mountain Baptist Bald Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 continued on page 7A * • in ooening of 0ood ~ %mmg t/ * . (nilVKutJfmicH * AUGUST 6,2005 8:OOPM UNTIL i\son Martha and The Mood Swingers ^ J grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. * 7 p.m.: Banjo Bob and Friends will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet, located in Glendale Springs. Sunday, August 7 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. Monday, August 8 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a community forum on domestic violence. The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Please call Debbie at 982-8851 to register and RSVP for dinner. There is a no charge for the forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church is held on Friday evenings, 6 p.m. at Family Central. Snack, supper and childcare are provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Xb Monday, August 1 7 p.m.: Ashe Baptist Associationai Choir will be 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi In concert at Ashe Civic Center. Adirondack Chair Silent Auction K A A All Proceeds benefit A«S«H*JE. A Safe Home for Everyone Tickets available at: Uptown Threads Quilt Gathering Golf Tournament & Barbecue Friday • August 5, 2005 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY EVENTS More ongoing events continued from page 6A - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Appalachian NewsWatch - A news and current events discussion group will be showing the Alex Jones documentary film "9-11 The Road to Tyranny" daily between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to anyone interested in the truth about Sept. 11, Oklahoma City in 1995, the Patriot Act and much more! For more info, contact "Dave" @336-877-2390. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Ashe Party County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 864-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m.every2nd Mondayofeach month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year., High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with'friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe Party County Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. For details, call 9829585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Peer counseling is our speciality. We will give you unconditional love, truthful information, practical help and encouragement to those in an unplanned pregnancy. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Humane Society president Sharon Sweeney Special to the Post by Sharon Sweeney Twelve years ago, after having raised, educated and married off my three children, I decided to sell my business in real estate in Florida and realized a life-long dream of living in the mountains. I am so happy to be out of the Florida heat, traffic, and hectic life style. I have found such peace in Ashe County. The environment is beautiful and the people, among the finest I've ever met. Ashe County has given me so much. Now, as president of the Ashe County Humane Society, I look forward to giving back to this great community. John Lisk gave me a Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. wonderful beginning. I plan to lead the organization ahead in an expeditious manner. My first concern is acquiring the appropriate site for our Adoption Center. I am asking anyone with knowledge of 1.5 to 3 acre sites, fairly close to town and possibly with a small home, to please notify me at 336-9829287. The land must be flat, to enable us to build kennels. I am looking forward to the continuing support of our members and all members of the community. If we pull together, I am certain we will soon have a professional Humane Society Adoption Center that will serve the area's needs for years to come. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 5,2005 • 1:00PM Shotgun Start f/cj/mon funding dlui Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held ftsfte Memorial is a Softer MmmogrmTrovih We provide a soft foam cushion, called a MammoPad® for each woman's personal use during their screening mammogram. I — It's our way to provide kBa the tender loving care you deserve. Call our staff at: 336-846-0722 to answer any questions you might have! SPECIAL PHIZ ALERT!! A nole-in-one on the par-three ll» hole wns a NEW Ford vehicle hom Ashe County Motors N. A si All Proceeds benefit A.S1H1E. A Safe Home for Everyone For additional information, contact Harold Parks at 336-246-3644 A.S.H.E. �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Drink plenty of water—but not too much by Joe De Blasio UNC Health Care Pick up any health maga­ zine or listen to anyone on the news talking about healthy habits and you will always hear one common line, "drink more water." Simple H20 seems to be the magic pill these days, according to those in the know. Can the clear liquid really help fight off hunger, keep your skin looking youthful, stop kidney infection, cure the common cold and make you rich? Well, maybe not those last two items, but it seems that it does help with more things than we probably recognize. So what about the down side to this fountain of youth? Can too much of a good thing be bad for you? Many people have assumed that it's diffi­ cult or impossible to get too much water and that if you drink too much your kidneys will get rid of the excess wa­ ter. But that's not necessar­ ily true. On average, during rest the body can rid itself of 1 to lYi quarts of water in an hour through urination. If you drink more than that per hour, in excess of what you need, the body will retain wa­ ter and dilute body fluids. Drinking excessive amounts of water can lead to a dangerous medical con­ dition called hyponatremia, which is also called "water in­ toxication." It happens when the body's balance of salt and water becomes quickly diluted. This affects the pro­ duction of nerve impulses and impairs mental processes. Cells take on extra water and expand. As they swell, they put stress on the body's organs, particularly the brain, which has little room to expand within the skull. In severe cases, hypnotremia causes death from swelling of the brain. People experiencing hypo­ natremia typically feel dizzy and disoriented, symptoms that are similar to those of dehydration. Other hypona­ tremia symptoms can include nausea, vomiting and faint­ ing. Sometimes people mis­ take hyponatremia symptoms as signs of dehydration and drink even more, which only makes things worse. That's what happened to a 28-year-old woman who died from hyponatremia after run­ ning in the Boston Marathon in 2002. According to news re­ ports, she consumed 16 ounc­ es of fluid five minutes before she collapsed at mile 22. In addition, researchers who tested blood samples from 488 runners in the same race found that 13 percent had hy­ ponatremia. Sometimes hyponatremia is caused by an underlying medical condition. However, it is more commonly found among nonelite endurance athletes, such as marathon runners and triathletes, and high-desert hikers. "Most people aren't aware of the risk of drinking too much water," said Bob Mur­ ray, director of Gatorade Sports Science Institute. Sport drinks are engineered to replace both salt and flu­ ids depleted during exercise. Drinking sports drinks can help, but sports drinks alone can't maintain adequate sodi­ um levels for people engaging in rigorous, endurance-level activity. The point is you need to replenish not only the fluids you lose when you sweat, but the salt as well. Nothing that comes out of your body is pure water. So you've got to replace it with both the salt and wa­ ter, not just water. The study of Boston Mar­ athon runners mentioned above found that hyponatre­ mia was more likely among those who took more than four hours to finish, drank flu­ ids every mile and consumed more than 3 liters of fluid during the race. While most people lose weight during a marathon, the researchers found that people who drank enough to develop hyponatre­ mia typically gained weight. Even when they don't drink too much, endurance athletes may sometimes suf­ fer hyponatremia because of all the salt they've lost in sweat. However, cases severe enough to be fatal are usually the result of excessive water intake. The ideal solution for athletes are drinks that re­ place sodium as well as wa­ ter. If you wish, you can add a little table salt (perhaps a quarter of a teaspoon per li­ ter) to your drinking water. Here are a few tips on pre­ venting hyponatremia: • Switch to a saltier diet in anticipation of high endurance activity, whether it's running a marathon or another long event. • Eat pretzels or other salty foods over the last half of a long race or event, or take salt replacement supple­ ments. • Favor sport drinks over water. • Replace the fluid you're losing while you exer­ cise, but don't overcompensate by drinking excessively. By following these simple guidelines, you should have no problem striking the healthy balance. Joe DeBlasio, MS, is an ex­ ercise physiologist and USA Track and Field-certified coach at the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, which is owned and operated by the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Wilkes Community College graduates first truck driving class WILKESBORO, NC: The Commercial Truck Driv­ ing Training program at Wilkes Community College has produced its initial five graduates. Lynda L. Ball, Donald A. Blethen, Duane A. Church, Rick C. McGrady, and Jerry W. Marley were recognized in a gradu­ ation ceremony at WCC's North Wilkesboro Center on Wednesday morning, July 13. The graduates complet­ ed 150 hours of training, starting on June 13, 2005. Their work included 46 hours actually behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer ac­ companied by an instructor from the Sage Corporation, which also provided the in­ structors and tractor trail­ Photo by Sherry Dancy/WCC ers used. Left to right: New graduates Duane Church, Donald Blethen, Jerry Marley and Lynda Ball;Traci Ireland, Staff Assistant; Clyde "What makes the pro­ Waugh, Instructor; Bob Peters, Sage Director; graduate Rick McGrady; Darrell Miller, WCC Director; and Calvin Dull, Dean of Continuing Education. gram at Wilkes Community College exceptional is the large number of hours of one-on-one driving behind the wheel instead of watch­ ing someone else drive,"said Darrell Miller, Director of Law Enforcement Training and the Commercial Driv­ ers License (CDL) program for the college. The Commercial Truck Driving Training program's second day class, consist­ ing of seven members, be­ gan their course work on Monday, July 11, as did a smaller night class. De­ pending on enrollment, the day program will be offered monthly with an equivalent program presented at night every other month. Those interesting in the program should contact Bob Peters (336-667-5986) or Darrell Miller (336) 667-5368. Ashe library hosts new displays in July On display at the Ashe County Public Library during the month of July are a quilt and a throw made by Mary Cathe­ rine Finch of Todd. Both have a patriotic theme, with lots of red, white, and blue in honor of our country's birthday. The quilt is entitled "All American." It measures 64" x 72", and is made of 100% cotton with flannel backing. It was rotary cut, ma­ chine sewn, and professionally machine quilted. The pattern consists of Fussie cut Ohio Stars with simple Irish Chain con­ nections. The throw is entitled "Simply Stripes." It measures 54" x 68". It, too, is made of 100% cotton with flannel backing. It was rotary cut, tea dyed, and machine sewn and quilted. The pattern is from a 2001 edition of McCall's "Quick Quilting" magazine. Also on display are woodblock prints by Lyn Soeder, with an accompanying ex­ hibit explaining the printmaking process. Photo courtesy of Ashe County Arts Council The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center is featuring a special group of artists for the July-August exhibit. The Region 7 Art Educators Exhibit opens July 20 and runs through August 27. This exhibit includes 19 talented art educators from the surrounding area including educators from the Ashe Coun­ ty school system. They will be showcasing paintings, col­ lage, pottery and mixed media. Join the Arts Council for an opening artist reception from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 21 in the gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. For more information please call 336-846-ARTS. New exhibit opens at Arts Center Subscribe today to the Lyn grew up near Hickory and moved to Ashe County 20 years ago. She has four chil­ dren. During the school year, she teaches math at the Wil­ kes Community College Ashe Center. She lives on a small farm in Todd, where she rais­ es dairy goats, and organic vegetables and herbs for the Farmer's Market. Inspiration for her paintings and prints often comes from her animals and the plants and wildlife she sees. As an artist, she is mainly self-taught, though she has taken a number of classes and workshops in printing, drawing, and watercolor. Her woodblock printing grew from a love for woodcarving. Lyn says that "Printmaking is always exciting, from the idea right through to pulling the print from the block. The idea of rolling the ink, putting down the paper, and getting the exact opposite from what was carved is always amazing to me." "I would like to supplement my current income. "I wish I had an extra $500 a month." "I've thought ahout starting my own business." If we are speaking your language, please join us for a IF TRUTH BE TOLD (and what else would a newspaper do?) HE'S REALLY OLD! 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Presented by: Independent Consultant Area Manager - Renee Carles Please call 336-846-2906 by July 22 to reserve your space Jefferson Post Call Jolvelyn at 846-7164 Or by e-mail to: qlowgirl@myarbonne.com �Tuesday—July 19 ACHS'Women's Tennis practice (6pm-8pm) Rec Softball Games @ Ashe Park (7pm-9pm) Summer Bowling League (7:30pm-9:30pm) Husky Football defensive workout (5:30-8pm) Wednesday—July 20 Jr. Tennis League @ ACHS (10am-12pm) Husky Football offensive workout (5:30-8pm) Thursday—July 21 ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6pm-8pm) Rec Softball Tourney @ Ashe Park (7pm-9pm) This week in local sports Young court stars shine in volleyball camp Photo by Shane Hopkins 3rd-5th grade trophy winners (not in order): Best Passer—Kelsey Eggers; Best Hustle— Bridgette Wilson; Best Team Player—Eden Elliott; Best Attitude—Sara Young; Best Atti­ tude—Kaitlyn Pennington Photo by Shane Hopkins Triples Tournament Champions: Sammie Miller, Kelsey Walton and Kendra Johnson Performance Volleyball Camp directed by Coach John Roberts » Photo by Shane Hopkins 6th-8th grade trophy winners (not in order): MVP—Caitlin Elliott; Best Passer—Sammie Miller; Top Server—Charity Shatley; Best Hustle—Kelsey Walton Photo by Shane Hopkins Performance Volleyball Camp Director John Roberts dem­ onstrates proper form to one of the younger campers. Photo by Shane Hopkins All-Star Team (not in order): Sammie Miller, Charity Shatley, Caitlin Elliott, Jessica Walker, Mariah Richardson, Kelsey Walton Hot summer bowling action Photo by Shane Hopkins The summer session of the Junior tennis league is winding up shortly, as school bells are starting to echo in the distance. The remaining sessions are: Wednesday, July 20,10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Monday, July 26,10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Wednesday, July 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Junior tennis league winding down Photo by Shane Hopkins Justin Hopkins, a new league bowler for the Cornerstone Fellowship team, works on perfecting his spin. See page 2B for latest bowling results. �PAGE 2B TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Scottish athletes shine at Highland Games Photo by Hugh Morton Larry Brock of Charlotte, who was the Outstanding Scottish Athlete at the 2004 Grandfather Mountain High­ land Games.finished second overall in the heavyweight competitions at the 2005 Games. The 6-foot-3-inch Brock weighs 285 pounds and is a former lineman for the Appalachian State Uni­ versity football team. His specialty at the Grandfather Games is tossing the 22pound Hammer. Brock and other athletes competed during three days of Scottish athletic events during the four-day event. This was the 50th Grand­ father Mountain Highland Games. Take a virtual hunting trip (MS>—Hunting is a lifestyle cord-breaking trophies and for many people. They hunt completing local missions to deer, bear and other wildlife to earn money, with which they control the animal population can buy tags, rent vehicles, and build a collection of expert and for the thrill of the sport. Hunting novices and ex­ equipment. Skill development perts can bring the sport into plays a fundamental role, and their homes like never before a hunting guide helps each with Cabela's(R) Big Game player get the most from his Hunter 2005 Adventures, the hunting experience. Cabela's Big Game Hunter first story-based hunting ad­ venture video game. Avail­ 2005 Adventures challenges able now for the Xbox(R), players of all skill sets be­ PlayStation!R)2, Nintendo cause it features three levels GameCube(R), and Nintendo of difficulty -- easy, medium, Game Boy(R) Advance, the and hard - and two game play game immerses players in a modes: "Quick Hunt," which story-driven adventure where allows players to hunt without they can hunt and explore having to worry about time, using inter-connected maps. their health or the wilderness They can trek through six survival elements of the game; massive regions with varying and "Career Hunt," which al­ environments and terrains lows players to experience the that feature actual stores, us­ complete hunting adventure. Cabela's Big Game Hunter able log cabins and helpful lo­ 2005 Adventures has been cal wardens. As players progress through rated "T," which is appropri­ the game, they can hunt more ate for teens 13 and older, by than 36 big game animals, in­ the Entertainment Software cluding traditional favorites Rating Board. It suits both like elk and moose, as well as hunting novices and experts, rare breeds of animals such as as well as appeals to both fans bison, stone sheep and musk of the series and those who have never played it. For more ox. Each player manages their information, visit www.activi­ own resources by bagging re- sion value.com. Ashe County Parks and Recreation Men's Softball Schedule Tuesday. July 19 (rain makeup) 7 (A) Sherrie Hodges ys Gambill Oil 7 (B) Mountain Advantage ys Little Angels 8 (A) Little Angels ys Sherrie Hodges 8 (B) Dr. Pepper vs Mountain Advantage Thursday. July 21 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! Double Elimination Tournament Begins HUSKY FOOTBALL WORKOUT SCHEDULE JULY 2005 Monday Tuesday Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Race Pocono Raceway July 19, 5:30-8:()()pni, Defense 07-24-05 2nd Place 3rd Place Your Name Wednesday July 20, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense Thursday July 21, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense Friday July 22, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up Monday July 25, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense Tuesday July 26, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense Wednesday July 27, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense Thursday July 28, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense Your Address. City PIT fTOP FOP PRIZE* RULES 1. Must be 21 years old or older to enter. 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void Pennsylvania SO0 Race Winner, July 18, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense T THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL — Pick the winner of the race & win $20! Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! State .Zip. Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson. NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win ' A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win ,ontest is made possible bu the qreat sponsors oefoia. Tham tea. Friday July 29, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up Tuesday Summer League. week #lli7T2 05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. M.L. Reed Electric B.J.'s Bombers Bledsbe Concrete Mike's Mufflers T & L Construction Cornerstone Fellowship Showcase Lighting (336) 246-2611 Your Only 100% Locally Owned wNuow Multi-Franchise Dealer «L". 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NC M.Leserra G.Baugess M.Treva Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers Bledsoe Concrete 186 181 171 336-846-7164 www.jeffcrsonpost.com 675 653 609 S 1iw£ lttopchcw.com« 336-246-8806 • 800-380-2228 « htopJn.lip-, ,,m j&Ju. You 're Always in Victory Lane When You Buy Your Car From Specialty Car Co. Inc. Over 80 SUV, Cars & Trucks to choose from Stop in todav to see Marc, Phil or Roy! 336-667-6111 • www.specialtycarco(&aol.com Get a qreat deal far yaa and qaur creta. TZace ^iiij J^pecuil 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings 2 Liter Drink $1Q 99 IO • West Jefferson * 246-7500 jA �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 PAGE 3B COMMUNITY NEWS Skyline's revolving loan fund helps local development WEST JEFFERSON— Two area organizations have been named the recipients of special zero-interest loans through Sky Line Membership Corporation's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). Sugar Grove Developmental Day School (SGDDS) in Watauga County has received a $25,000 loan to purchase needed playground equipment, and Mount Jef­ ferson Land Management, which leases facility space to American Emergency Ve­ hicles (AEV) in Jefferson, has received a $125,000 loan to construct a new paint facility for AEV. The loan program was established in 1994 when SkyLine applied for a grant through the then-Rural Elec­ trification Administration (REA) to establish a revolv­ ing loan fund to support eco­ nomic development projects throughout its service area. The initial grant of $400,000 required a 20-percent match, and the first recipient of this loan was the Alleghany Eco­ nomic Development Com­ mission, which needed site preparation support for the county's new Industrial Park. "SkyLine is pleased to provide financial assistance to these two organizations through our Revolving Loan Fund program," said John Dixon, SkyLine Chief Execu­ tive Officer (CEO). "Our sup­ port of Sugar Grove Develop­ mental Day School in western Watauga County will help ad­ dress a continuing need for developmental day care ser­ vices for working families." Sugar Grove Developmen­ tal Day School is the former Valle Crucis Day School, which was founded in 1982 by a group of parents who needed a child care center located in rural western Watauga County. It moved to its current location at the for­ mer Cove Creek Elementary School in Sugar Grove, was renamed the Sugar Grove Developmental Day School and officially opened in June 2004. The School cares for normal and at-risk children, from infants to kindergarten in a county where there, is a severe shortage of daycare facilities, particularly for in­ fants. The RLF loan will go toward the purchase of new playground equipment for the School. "Thanks to SkyLine, our families, staff, board and com­ munity members, SGDDS has and continues to create a high quality, safe, fun and learning environment for the children who spend their days with us," said C. Hunter Wall, School Director. "Without the loan from SkyLine, we would have not been able to design and implement a playground that is enjoyed by children eight weeks to six years old." SkyLine's loan to Mount Jefferson Land Management (MJLM) will benefit Ameri­ can Emergency Vehicles (AEV), a local producer of Photo courtesy of Skyline On behalf of Mount Jefferson Land Management, Greg Warmuth, Vice-President of Finance with American Emergency Vehicles (AEV), accepts the loan award from SkyLine Chief Executive Officer John Dixon and Chief Operating Officer Sandie Bower. high-performance emergency vehicles which is undergoing a major expansion to its ex­ isting facility in Ashe County. "AEV has strengthened the industrial base in Ashe Coun­ ty over the last 15 years, and we are pleased to support its efforts to expand operations that will result in additional jobs for area residents," said SkyLine CEO John Dixon. The expansion includes approximately $2 million in investment and will result in the addition of 30 to 50 new jobs in its production area. The new facility is a 28,000square-foot paint building and will alleviate a significant production bottleneck and create room within the exist­ ing facility to add assembly capacity. The RLF Loan from SkyLine will help to purchase paint equipment for the new facility. "American Emergency Ve­ hicles is very excited about completing our paint facility expansion, and we greatly ap­ preciate the support that we have received from the com­ munity, and especially from Skyline Membership Corpora­ tion and Blue Ridge Electric," said Greg Warmuth, AEV Vice-President of Finance. "With a total investment in our new facility of over $2.0 million, we needed help. This investment is not just an in­ vestment in our company, but an investment in the commu­ nity as a whole. When AEV is successful, our employees are successful, and the Ashe County region also shares in our success," Warmuth said. A key component of the se­ lection process for these loans is the organization's ability to create or maintain jobs for rural areas. Loans also may support the construction and installation of needed commu­ nity facilities or services that support rural economic devel­ opment, or support new busi­ ness development or existing business expansion within SkyLine's service area. Other previous recipients of SkyLine RLF loans include the Cove Creek Preserva­ tion and Development, Inc. in Watauga County and the Al­ leghany Economic Develop­ ment Commission to support site development activities for the Magnolia Manufactur­ ing, Inc. project. SkyLine is a memberowned cooperative, providing a variety of telecommunica­ tions services to its mem­ bers in Alleghany, Ashe, Av­ ery and Watauga counties in North Carolina, and Johnson County in east Tennessee. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, SkyBest Communications, offers de-regulated products and services, including lo­ cal calling services, business systems solutions, broadband Internet services and long distance. Ashe woman heads new office Photo courtesy of Gillian Hampton Sherry Boone, a noted local storyteller, entertained the Adult Day Care at Ashe Services for Aging on June 23 read­ ing "Letters from Myrtle." These stories are funny, sweet, moving and autobiographical. They recall moments of her life with her friends and family, but are told through letters to various friends from Myrtle, as she calls her character. Boone has a book titled "A Bloomin' Bouquet", a compila­ tion of these letters. Book reading featured at Services for Aging Ashe native Crystal Wood earlier this year became man­ ager of the new Taylorsville store of Cingular Wireless. The Go! Wireless store, an authorized agent of Cingular, opened in early May. Ms. Wood lives in Wilkes County, where she was attend­ ing Wilkes Community College in real estate and business. She is the daughter of Gerald and Priscilla Wood of West Jef­ ferson, the granddaughter of Ralph and Dora Smith of West Jefferson and Howard and Thelma Wood of Todd, and the great-granddaughter of Mable Smith Payne of West Jefferson. You can also see her high up on a Cingular Wireless billboard on U.S. 421 in Wilkes County, behind Mayflower Seafood. Joint Ashe/Alleghany nursery, landscaping meeting planned There has been interest expressed within Ashe and Alleghany Counties to cre­ ate a joint Association of Nurserymen and Landscap­ es. The purpose of this or­ ganization would be to com­ pile a list of area nurseries and landscaping businesses, nursery stock availability, and landscaping services of­ fered locally. Additionally, a joint association would promote communication within the industry, a sense of camaraderie and to offer educational programming opportunities related to marketing and production. The Ashe and Alleghany County Offices of North Local Marine promoted (FHTNC)—Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Josey W. Faw, son of Patricia E. Faw of West Jef­ ferson, N. C. and Jonothan W. Faw of West Jefferson, N. C., was recently meritoriously promoted to his current rank while serving with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14,2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N. C. Faw is a 2001 graduate of Ashe County High School of West Jefferson, N.C. and joined the Marine Corps in April 2004. Carolina Cooperative Exten­ sion would like to schedule a meeting of people interested in forming an Ashe and Al­ leghany County Nursery and Landscaping Association. An organizational meet­ ing will be held on July 21, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at Upper Mountain Research Station, in Laurel Springs, to create an association name, mis­ sion and bylaws. Come join us and help to get a new Ashe and Allegh­ any Nurserymen and Land­ scapes Association started! If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact the Extension Office in your county for additional information. Ashe County Cooperative Extension 336219-2650. Allegheny County Cooperative Extension 336372-5597. Advertise your vehicles for sale in the Jefferson Post classifieds during our special Promotion! One Month (8 runs) for Only *18.00 Up to 5 line ad. All ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: classified @jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. Photo courtesy of Priscilla Wood As Jeff Nicholson, president of Cingular Wireless, cuts the ribbon, Taylorsville store man­ ager Crystal Wood stands (sixth from the right) with her great-grandmother, Mable Smith Payne, 91, of West Jefferson. NOTICE OF SALE-LANDS OF LUCY BARKER 202 Fast Main Street. PO Drawer 67. West Jefferson. North Carolina 28694 (336)246-7172-FAX (336)246-5966-iim'^>\annoyandreeves.com STATK of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTIC E SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE No.: OS-SP-45 DOROTHY M. DARNEIJ-, and husband CLARENCE DARNF.IX; GENEVA B. JUMPER and husband LEON JUMPER; GALE BARKER and .-iff GERALDLNE BARKER;CAYF. B. MI1.ER and Husband CHARLES MILI ER; IfOBERT BARKER and wife RRF.NDA BARKER; KEVIN BARKER and JENNIFER BARKER. Petitioners JOHN T. KM .BY. Guardian Ad Litem roe CARL BARKER (Single! Re*p>mdent EQTJCEQFSALfc Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the C lerk of the Superior Court of Ashe County in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commis­ sioner will, on Friday the 29th day of July, 2005 at 2:00 o'clock p.m.. at the Courthouse in Jefferson. North Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained in Article 29A, § 1-339.1, et. seq.. of the North Carolina General Statutes, the following described lands lying and being in Helton Tow nship of Ashe County, North Carolina: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at a stake in Silas Creek, comer of R.V. Barker and comer of Luther Barker's tract as described in Book 1-2, page 225. Ashe County Registry, running up said creek to a beech tree on the Bank of Silas Creek Road: then with said bank to Roscoe Oliver's line; then with Oliver's line to top of mountain and line of Tom Cockerham; then with Cockerham's line to James E. Barker's line then with James E. Barker's line to the line of J.M. Barker JR. And then with his line to Lxithcr Barker's line as above referred to and them with said line to the beginning, containing 8 acres, more or less. SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING on a stake in the middle of Silas Creek in George Bower's line, running N 52 W 17 rod and 19 links in and with said creek, to a stake in same, so as to include / of same; S 431/2 W 2 rod and 20 links to a stake; S 301/2 rod and 21 links to a slake in J.M. Barker's (Jr.) Line: N 35 1/4 E 10 rod with said J.M.Barkcrs and George Bower's lines to the begin­ ning. containing 3/4 acres, more or less. THIRD TRACT: BEGINNING on a hickory, the old E.R. Barker comer: thence south with F.R. Barker's line 44 poles to a stake in the Wagoner line; thence west 20 poles to a stake in said line: thence North 40 poles to two Black Walnuts in E.R. Barker's old line: thence East to the BEGINNING, containing 5 acres, more or less. There is, however. EXPECTED from the abovedescribed third tract of land, that certain 0.495 acre tract of land which is fully described in that certain deed, dated 9 September 1976. which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book V-5 at page 520, reference to which is hereby made for a specific descrip­ tion of the same. The conveyance of the subject property will be made SUBJECT TO all Of the terms and conditions of that certain Easement of Water Right dated 12 October 1976, which appears of record in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 125 at page 1281. reference to which is hereby made for a specific description of the same. A deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the pur­ chase price or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater, shall be retfuired on the day of sale. DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY From West Jefferson travel US-221 business to Old Highway 16, go 4.1 miles toN. Fork New Rivu Rd.{ NC 1573), go .06 miles turn right on Silas Creek Rd.fNC 1523) travel 3.6 miles property will be on the left. �PAGE 4B TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 • 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION n the case of an erroi 3n our part, credit will >e given for the fust ncorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is responsible for copy submitby the advertiser for typographical which do not the value of the Mail orders should be sent with payment to: § Classified Advertising The Jefferson Po6t PO Box 808 West Jefterson. NC 28694 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified © Jeffersonpost.com WM>: www.Jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted A non-profit mental health organization is accepting resumes for the following positions: a FT Program Manager and a PT Relief Technical level staff member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Manager's position requires a 4-year degree, preferred in a Human Services Field. All positions prefer experience working with SPMI Adults. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC, Att:: Tammy. 407 N. College Street. Morganton. NC 28655 CNA I or II to provide one on one care to clients with disabilities. Requires high school diploma/GED and North Carolina CNA certification. Please call HomeCare Manage­ ment Corporation toll free 888-878-5199 or 828-264-1021 to request an application, or fax resume to 828-264-0755 235-Chrlstmas Trees 210 and 300 Gallon Nurse Tanks. $100 each. 6 Ft. Pole Pruner $25 Leg Guards $10 each 18 Ft Gooseneck $1300 (276) 655-4637 License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 TEACHER SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES An opening is available for a teacher to 40-Lost & Found administer Summit'sHave you found an adult education animal or item? Have program. A job you lost a favorite pet description can be or item? Advertise it in picked up at Summit's the Jefferson Post for office at 514 McConnell FREE. Ad will run St., Jefferson. A for 2 weeks. Bachelor's degree an Call 846-7164 teaching experience MISSING required. Applicants Male Lab from should turn in a residence on Hwy 163. completed State Wearing leather collar application (which can with Gold Plate. be picked up at the Answers to Lucas. NCESC), resume and Reward offered. 3 letters of reference. Contact Call 336-846-4491 for . 336-846-9233 or more information. 336-877-9666 80-Places to Go RUBBER STAMPING & SCRAPBOOKING CROP Sat. July 23 To reserve a seat or more Information contact: Carolyn 336-982-9324 140-Help Wanted 260-Garage/Yard Sales TWO FAMILY GARAGE/MOVING SALE SAT. JULY 23 8:00-12:00 • Sectional sofa. dressers, desk, clothes, washer-dryer. LOCATION 298 Clear View Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 Ridge Rd. Crumpler 982-4701 YARD SALE RN Position Available Supervisory Skills & knowledge of MDS/PPS required Medical/Dental Benefits Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers Applications available at front desk Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext.228 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet For only $5.95 each $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE / NO KXPCRIENC« NECESSARY Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Need a new job9 Call Look in 8467164 The Jefferson Post 1608) Open until filled. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Ashe County. Duties: Position will provide case management working with a caseload of adults with mental illness, function as the lead case manager and providing supervision to one of the case managers. Usual working hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, but job will require evening and weekend hours as needed. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field and two years experience in the techniques of counseling/therapy, case management, or group work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary grade (66) / Typical hiring range: $31,322-535,868. Submit state application and copy of college transcript(s) to: Ashe County Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Rd., Unit 5, Jefferson NC 28640. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES This position involves the overall administration of a notfor-profit MR/DD provider agency consisting of 2 DDA group homes, an apartment building, a day program and restaurant, a supported community living program, and the Margate Health & administrative offices. Rehab A full job description 540 Waugh Street may be picked up at Jefferson, NC 28640 the Administrative 336-246-5581 Office at 514 McConnell St. in Ful-time CNA position Jefferson. 11-7 shift Minimum Require­ ments: Bachelor's Medical/Dental degree in a human Benefits service field, and 5 years' related Applications available experience. Applicants at front desk should turn in Interviews by completed NC State appointment application (which can Contact: DON Ext.228 be picked up at the Seeking people NCESC), resume and willing to share 3 letters of reference. memories or Call 336-846-4491 for knowledge of more information. Appalachian Doctors between 1918-1945. Experienced Grill $20 per hour, email Cook evenings and david.patteson weekends. Fine ©richmond.edu Dining a plus. Apply or Call David © in person 102 North 804-586-7689 Jetlerson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers Rufua disappeared from his home near Saddle Gap In the Buffalo area of Ashe County around noon on July 5, 2005 and Is very much missed by all of his two-footed and four-footed family. He Is a friendly, two year old, 40-pound Chow Golden Retriever mix. His collar Is red and white paisley with a rabies tag. If found, PLEASE call 336-877-3330. HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR I (Position #743-40- Classifieds! Sell It! J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 FULL * PART-TIME CLASSES COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB PLACEMENT 330-Pets Free to a Great Home YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. a Black Lab/Cocker 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Young Girl Dog. She Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock. PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 FOR SALE: SOFTUB 300+ NEW CONDITION! Capacity: 1 to 6 people 6 1/2 feet wide, 27 inches deep, used 4 times, purchase price: $4,061 asking price: $1900 CAN DELIVER Contact: Earl D. Marmie 336-982-9009 FOR SALE: Scroll Saw with Attachments & stand (like new); 48" sander with stand; Baker's Rack (New. Still in Box) and misc. Other items. Call 336-982-4183 before 9:00 P.M. Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal. Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Into Aimee <8 336-846-1506 . Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs. & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars ncluding: Barry Bonds Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez. Rickey Henderson. Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical •PIANOS • PIANOS* We lease Pianos. New S Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 Spaniel Mix loves children!!! She is very sweet and smart. She would make a wonderful addition to your family. Please call 336-385-5050 Anytime. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE, VA Fix It! Call 1-800-334-1203 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 535-Commercial Property FOR SALE BY OWNER Jefferson-Sunnyside Park 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower Floor-Rumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing. or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. FOR SALE: Two helmets with goggles. $50.00 for pair. Sizes, xs and youth large. Used less than 3 months. Call Dawn at 384-1121 or e-mail texx0skybest.com 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRU BB LOGGING For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Condos For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required. (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 HOUSE FOR RENT 20 minutes from Boone off Hwy 221 N, 3BR/2BA. Manufactured Double Wide on Brick Foundation. Large Deck, Scenic 3/4 acre. $650/month. Owner/Broker 803-328-0832 Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 WANT TO BUY SAWED LOCUST POSTS. 385-9031 House For Rent Lansing area, Quiet/Peaceful in the country with paved road. 3BR- 2 Upstairs, • 1 Downstairs, 1 BA. Laundry Rm, W/D, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, microwave, wrap around porch, deck on back. Partially furnished. Prefer couple.Will not be ready until August. 336-384-3564. 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers A.T.V Big Red For Sale In good shape. 3 Wheeler 384-3162 MOTORCYCLES/ ATVs/SCOOTERS Cash Paid for Used On and Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs Call Boone Action Cycles 828-297-7400 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Apartments2 BD/1 BA. In West Jefferson. $400/month. $300 Security Deposit. 336-977-2860 or 336-877-2494 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1 BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Westvlew Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30 - 4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BR/2BA on Private Lot. All appliances. $375 plus security deposit. Call 336-982-4706 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 Mobile home in East Jefferson. 2 BR. 2 BA, no pets. $400.00 month plus sec. dep. 846-3781 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale 3 BR/2 BA, den, living room, screened in porch, 500'deck, fully furnished. $54,995. Home: 910-457-5937 or Cell: 919-619-4475 For Sale By Owner: In Jefferson City Limits. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Full daylight basement with one car garage. Outside storage building. Wonderful neighborhood. For more information or to see. call 846-3158: Motivated To Sell. $179,000 Small 2-Room House On Approximately 2 3/4 Acres On West JEfferson Mountain Off of Luther Lane $60,000 Call 704.574.6652 or 704.721.0690 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit. Bad Credit, No Credit. You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help. Land Home Packages in Your Area. Call George 336-973-2335 UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 1620 Sq Ft. Double Wide. Nice Lot, Nice Home In the Rock Creek Area. Includes Brick Skirting, Porches, Fireplace. Dishwasher. All the Popular Options. Buy Today With No Money Down!!!!!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Waiting For A Deal? Here It Is!! 1620 Sq Ft Home. Quality 2x4 Horton Contruction, One Piece Fiberglass Tubs, Energy Efficient, 5 Yr Warranty $39995!!! Delivered And Set-Up!! Only Two at This Price...No Trade Ins. What A Deal!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 WHY RENT????? You Can Buy A Land Home Package With No Money Down Homes Available Already Set Up, Ready To Move In. Call Kent For Details Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 FHA LOANS: No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!;Limited Cred­ YOUR JOB TIME CAN it!! Credit Repair Have BE YOUR CREDIT TO A Program For Every­ A NEW HOME. CALL one To Help Get You FOR MORE INFOR­ Started. Come and See MATION, ASK FOR Us or Give Us A Call: STEVE. FLEETWOOD Horton Homes of WilHOMES - WILKES­ kesboro BORO 336-973-2335 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage Fleetwood Homes of Wilkesboro Thank You For Tony Jordan. He Has Helped our Family and From What We Hear Is A Whole Lot of Other Families Get Land/Home Packages With Low Monthly Payments. Thanks Tony, From All Your Customers. You Did A Great Job! Land For Double Wides and Modular For Sale: Millers Creek! Rock Creek! Wilkesboro! Boomer! North Wilkes! Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 MILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION All 2005 Lot Models Must Go !! In Stock the New 2006 Models Are Arriving in July!! No Reasonable Offer Refused... Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Modular Display: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Up!! Come ahd Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa 0 (336) 667-3220 Single Wide Special: 14x72 Vir Sidjng and 1x72 Vinv Vinvl Shingle R<oof. Ener Aoc Efficient...Only $! iiy $99.00 Bi-Weekly Payment...Hurry Limited Quantity Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 NORTHWEST LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes. Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures. Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 - 1145-Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDINGS Ideal for garages, boats, RV's, workshops, and more. Repos, Cancelled orders, Damaged, Factory seconds. All Must Go! Call TODAY to take advantage. 1-800-222-6335 ext. 1558 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals or acreage for NOTICE TO CREDITORS sale? Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Henry Clay Miller deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the un­ dersigned at 1719 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 5th day of October, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ 1090- Lawn Care This the 29th day of June, 2005. Mazie Key Miller Executrix for the estate of Henry Clay Miller Wilkes Community College Dean of Instruction For more information contact (336) 8386421 or 838-6172 or 838-6422 Remember to wish that Special Someone a H a p p y Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post ENROLLING NOW Buy It! 8467164 260-Garage/Yard Sales Come by our office located at ^ 203 S Second Ave. West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." ]P West Jefferson Financial Center First Charter isa regional Financial services company dedicated to providing extraordinary client service. We currently have an opening for a Part-Time Service Associate/Teller - Job #10391. This position is available at our West Jefferson Financial Center. Hours for this position ate M-U:30am-5pm, W-10:30am-2:30pm, TH-U:30am-5pm, and F-12-5pm. For a detailed description of this position and additional information about Career Opportunities with First Charter, please visit us online at: www.firatcharter.com Anyone wishing to express interest in an open position with First Charter must submit an online profile through our "Careers" website. Resumes received by mail, fax, or e-mail will not be considered. EEO/AA www.firstchartcr.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005 PAGE 5B Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Melba L. Having qualified as Tugman, late of Ashe Administratrix of the County, North Carolina, estate of Parker C. this is to notify all Blevins. late of Ashe persons having claims County, North Carolina, against said estate to this is to notify all present them to the persons having claims undersigned at 400 against said estate to Hillside Oaks Drive, present the same to Jefferson, NC 28640 the undersigned on or on or before the 5th before the 19th day of day of October, 2005. October, 2005, or this or this Notice will notice will be pleaded pleaded in bar to their in bar of their recovery. recovery. All persons All persons indebted to indebted to the estate said estate are will please make imme­ requested to make diate payment to the immediate payment to undersigned. the undersigned. This the 30th day of This 11th day of July, June, 2005. 2005. Kyle T. Norris Edith B. Blevins, Co-Executrix for the Administratrix of the Estate of Estate of Parker C. Melba L. Tugman Blevins. Deceased 3655 Big Piney Creek STATE OF Road NORTH CAROLINA Lansing, North Carolina 28643 COUNTY OF ASHE JOHNSTON AND JOHNSTON Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 398 Jefferson. North Carolina 28640 differently... Great teachers do things A R T . N0T1CEJQL CBEOITOBS ASK FOR MORE. Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Awards for Excellence In Mathematics & Science Teaching-the nation's highest honor for mathematics and science teachers, awarded by the For more information about the importance of arts education, please contact White House. www.AmericansForTheArts.org, For more information and nomination forms, please visit www.paemst.org. AMERICANS "ARTS Presidential Awards for ExceOerxe m Mathematics A Science Teaching J IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 05-E-158 NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECyiQB^APMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Doughton E. Poe deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them the un­ dersigned at 1716 Little Peak Creek Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 28th day of September, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 20th day of June, 2005. Having qualified as Personal Representa­ tive of the Estate of Celso R. Colli of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of Celso R. Colli to present them to the un­ dersigned on or before September 28, 2005, or the claim will be for­ ever barred thereafter. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immedi­ ate payment. This the 28th day of June, 2005. Mara Colli, Personal Representative c/o Ramsey & Pratt, PA. One North Gaston St. Brevard, NC 28712 ATTORNEY: Michael K. Pratt Ramsey & Pratt, PA. One North Gaston St. Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-4113 Mary Lou Poe Administratrix for the estate of Doughton E. Poe Want the latest local news, sports, community events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? 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The ASPCA® (snub-nosed) dogs (especial­ (American Society for the ly Bulldogs, Pugs, Peking­ Prevention of Cruelty to An­ ese, Boston Terriers, Lhasa imals®) issued a pet safety Apsos and Shih Tzus) and advisory today urging pet those with heart or lung dis­ owners to protect their com­ eases should be kept indoors panion animals during the in air-conditioning as much sweltering * summer days. as possible. • Avoid walking your dog The organization offers these guidelines as a way to keep in areas that you suspect pets safe when the tempera­ have been sprayed with in­ secticides or other chemi­ tures begin to rise: • Never leave an animal cals, as poisonings increase alone in a vehicle, since even during the summer when with the windows open, a gardens, lawns and trees are parked car, truck or van can sprayed. These chemicals quickly become a furnace. can sicken or kill an animal. Parking in shade offers little Call your veterinarian or protection, as the sun shifts the ASPCA Animal Poison during the day. When trav­ Control Center (1-888-4ANIeling, carry a gallon thermos HELP) if you suspect your filled with fresh, cold water animal has been poisoned. for your pet. • Be alert for coolant • Do not force your ani­ leaking from your vehicle. mal to exercise after a meal Animals are attracted to the in hot, humid weather. Al­ sweet taste of coolant and in­ ways exercise him in the cool gesting just a small amount of the early morning or eve­ can cause an animal's death. ning. using animalConsider • Always provide plenty of friendly products that use shade for an animal staying propylene glycol rather than outside the house. A prop­ those containing ethylene erly constructed doghouse glycol. serves best. Bring your dog • A clean coat can help or cat inside during the heat to prevent summer skin of the day and let her rest in problems, so keep your dog a cool part of your house. Al­ or cat well-groomed. If he ways provide plenty of cool, has a heavy coat, shaving clean water for your animal. your dog's hair to a one-inch • Please be sensitive to length will help prevent doctor to recommend a safe pest-control program to com­ bat fleas and ticks. • To prevent escape and/ or accidental falls, make sure all windows in your home are properly screened. About the ASPCA® Founded in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (ASPCA) was the first humane organization established in the Western Hemisphere and today has one million supporters. The ASPCA's mission is to pro­ vide an effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA® provides national leadership in humane education, gov­ ernment affairs and public policy, shelter support, and animal poison control. The NYC headquarters houses a full-service animal hospi­ tal, animal behavior center, and adoption facility. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New York's animal cruelty laws and is featured on the real­ ity television series Animal Precinct on Animal Planet. Visit www.aspca.org for more information. Happy Biirtthday BarrelHartzojg #ave overheating. Do not shave a dog's hair down to the skin; this robs him of protection from the sun. A cat should be brushed frequently to keep his coat tangle-free. • Never take an animal to the beach unless you can provide a shaded spot and plenty of fresh water for him to drink. Rinse him off after he has been in salt water. ct • Never leave your dog standing on . hot asphalt. His body can heat up quickly and his sensitive paw pads can burn. •Bring your companion animal to the veterinarian for a spring or early summer check-up—including a test for heartworm, if your dog is not on year-round preven­ tive medication. Ask your Student interns at Blue Ridge Electric West Jefferson, North Carolina (July 6, 2005) - An Ashe County student is en­ hancing her classroom stud­ ies and preparing for the future as she performs an in­ ternship at Blue Ridge Elec­ tric Membership Corporation this summer. Jenny Ann Grubb, a 2005 Ashe County High School graduate who will enter the University of North Caro­ lina at Chapel Hill (UNC) this fall, is getting front line customer service experience during her summer intern­ rubb ship. Grubb works in the strict Ashe district office of Blue Ridge Electric and performs a variety of customer service functions. "We are always interested in working with youth and developing future leaders," said Gwynita Steele, district manager for Blue Ridge Electric's Ashe office. "We also need extra help in our office during vacation time, so this has worked out nicely. Jenny is a perfect fit," she added. Grubb plans to major in pharmaceutical research at UNC. She was salutatorian at Ashe County High School as well as battalion commander in Junior ReRe­ Post , le photo Jenny Grubb serve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). She was also a member of the Beta Club and Spanish Honors Soci­ ety in high school. She is a member of Beaver Creek Christian Church and enjoys riding horses and singing in church. Grubb is the daughter of David and Penny Grubb of Todd. Blue Ridge Electric is a member-owned, not-for-prof­ it electric cooperative serv­ ing some 68,000 members in Ashe, Watauga Caldwell, Al­ Wil­ leghany, Alexander, and Wilkes counties. Matilda & Sargent Major Newest editions to Cavalcade Farm! 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Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 14 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-19 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/5844a5fc553e14e8b3d1400f6e6b855f.pdf f5f6de9aae7e522ed665cdca5be87d3a PDF Text Text • Soccer camp draws wide range Friday page 1B July 22, 2005 • Youngest soccer players in action 500 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwoeffersonpost.com page 1B • Local sports briefs for the week Volume 80, Issue 58 page 1B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Freak accident kills local builder by Jim Thompson Editor A freak accident Monday claimed the life of a West Jef­ ferson builder. According to Chief James Williams of the West Jef­ ferson Police Department, Gregory Scotty Brown, 52, coowner of New River Homes Inc., died instantly when his truck rolled over him at a job site on Laurel Lane. An investigation by police found that Brown was last seen alive Monday at ap­ proximately 11:38 a.m. when he purchased some supplies at Ashe County Builders Sup­ ply on Beaver Creek School Road. "Depending on traffic, it probably took him five to 10 minutes to reach the job site," Williams said. Based on what authori­ ties found in their investiga­ tion, Brown drove to a site on Laurel Lane, off Walter Ridge Road (behind the Cabin Store on Jefferson Avenue). A mod­ ular home was supposed to be installed there that day and he was taking materials there. Brown evidently parked his truck at the site, but failed to get it in park. The vehicle was actually in reverse," Wil­ liams said. The switch was off." Brown then began to walk down the drive to the site, and the truck began to move. The wheel was cut to the left," Williams said, "and if it had gone that way, it would have missed him. "But we found a rock, about the size of a computer moni­ tor," he said. "Apparently, the truck's one wheel struck that and it straightened it out. When that happened, the truck ran over him" He was killed instantly, based on the injuries he sustained. The truck continued to roll, going over a bank before stop­ ping in the high grass in an adjacent field. Brown had been alone at the site. It was nearly an hour before his wife, Virginia, who was co-owner of the business, arrived. She was directing the modular home movers to the site, and discovered his body. "We received the call at 12:44 p.m.," Williams re­ sponded. The town police and Ashe County Rescue Squad responded to the scene. Board splits, decides to study polluting industries by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Commissioners Gerald Price and Judy Porter Poe weren't happy about it, and voted no, but a majority decision by the three other commissioners - Larry Rhodes, Richard Cal­ houn and Richard Blackburn - cancelled any changes at this time in the Polluting Industries Ordinance. A lengthy discussion with County Attorney John Kilbv convinced three of the com­ missioners that amendments may not be needed in.the exist­ ing ordinance, but a six-month study will commence on pos­ sible tightening of the regula­ this past Monday and the de­ tions. cision to not change the ordi­ Kilby said that the amend­ nance qt this time, the board ments voted on earlier this cancelled the public hearing. month by the board may not Kilby also informed the seem reasonable to a court if board that a public hearing was a polluting industry were to not required because the Pol­ challenge them in court. The luting Industries Ordinance as decision was made by the com­ it was adopted is a police power missioners at a special meeting to protect the health, safety July 8 to further restrict where and welfare of Ashe County a polluting industry - particu­ citizens, rather than a land larly an asphalt plant - could use regulation which requires locate and how it could operate. a comprehensive outline and The public was to be allowed public hearings. Most of what the commis­ to comment on those amend­ ments during a public hearing sioners did at their special planned for Monday, July 25. meeting would stand up, said See Study, page 5A However, after the discussion BBQ festival postponed by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The planned first annual Ashe County Barbecue Festi­ val has been postponed until next year due to a shortage of planning time and volun­ teers. Jim Cain, one of the or­ ganizers of the festival that had been planned for Labor Day weekend this year, ap­ peared before the Ashe Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners Monday to inform them of the decision. He said the commit­ tee was concerned that the festival be done properly and not rushed, so they decided to stop the plans now, but con­ tinue meeting in order to ar­ range a festival for next year. Cain said sponsorship money would be returned or put toward next year's event depending on the choice of the sponsor. Applications have been coming in for ven­ dors, he said, so these people will be contacted about the change in plans as will the Kansas City Barbecue Soci­ ety. The Barbecue Festival Committee met Tuesday eve­ ning on their regular sched­ ule, and expect to continue meeting every two weeks at 6 p.m. at Family Central. Anyone interested in helping with the festival is invited to attend. Minutes from the meeting noted that everyone pres­ ent agreed that this is the best move as volunteers and sponsorship had not been secured for the current year. This will give the committee a full year to plan. Cain feels that at least 100 volunteers are needed for this event. Also, the Ashe County Park does not have the appropriate hook-ups (water and electric) that would be necessary for such a large event, but could be ready by next year. Parks and Recreation staff will be­ gin working on this following this year's Fiddlers Conven­ tion the first weekend in Au­ gust. Discussion at the meeting involved the possibility of a chili cook off fundraiser for the barbecue festival. This could possibly be held in conSee BBQ, page 5A Photo courtesy of Westwood Elementary School Students at Westwood Elementary School enjoyed participating in activities this past school year to raise money for the American Cancer Society and the Ashe County Relay For Life event. They joined teachers, parents and school staff in raising $4,300. Relay for Life starts tonight at high school Get ready to Relay tonight with the annual Ashe County Relay For Life. The opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m. with a survivor's walk and then teams will begin their all-night trek around the track at Ashe County High School. A ceremony to light the luminaries will take place around dusk. Through the Relay, the com­ munity works together to raise funds for improved treatments for cancer patients and a cure. Every positive step toward the treatment of cancer has befen the result of research. Those who have faced cancer know very challenging, is much im­ proved over that received by cancer patients 10 to 20 years ago. The goal of this fundraising effort is a cancer cure, but in the meantime, survivors and those affected by this dis­ ease are grateful for every im­ proved treatment. Ashe Relay For Life Co-Co­ ordinator Mickie Jones said she is very excited about this year's fundraising event. "I hope the 2005 Relay For Life will be the most successful in Ashe County history," she said. "We want a cancer cure and we're willing to work for it." John Elledge representing Liberty Grove Baptist Church will deliver the invocation and Bethany and Britney Shepherd will perform the National Anthem. Barbecue dinners will be avail­ able in the concession booth and children's activities will include five inflatable units from KidsPIayUSA. Join Liberty Grove Baptist Church at the Relay Event at 7 p.m. on Friday as members will be hosting a bluegrass concert. Look for the big white "Rays of Hope" tent. For just a $3 donation to the American Cancer Society, you'll enjoy an hour with Steve Lewis and his friends. The musicians will also have CD's available. The Bethany Ding-a-Lings will have lots of children's ac­ tivities at their tent during the Relay including a wishing well, face painting, light-up necklaces and items and other kid oriented activities. Blue 1 Ridge Electric Membership 1 Corporation will also be hold- \ ing bucket rides from one of their trucks beginning around 5 p.m. and ending around dark. All proceeds from each of the events held at the Relay will be given to the Amen- I See Relay, page 5A Photo courtesy of Relay For Life Participants in the Ashe County Relay For Life event take part in creating the survivor's banner by tracing and coloring drawings of their hands.The Relay begins tonight at Ashe County High School at 6 p.m. and concludes around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Want to buy or build a home in Ashe County? by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Looking to buy or build a new home in Ashe County? Have lots of questions? Then a special workshop planned in August is just for you. North Carolina Coopera­ tive Extension Ashe County Center is partnering with local agencies and organiza­ tions to offer a homebuyer's workshop entitled "Your Home in the Mountains of Ashe County" on Thursday, Aug.18. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffer8onpost.com . The event will be held in the conference room of the Agricultural Service Cen­ ter in Jefferson beginning with a light dinner at 5:30 p.m. A program featuring a panel of speakers followed by a question and answer session begins at 5:45 p.m. with conclusion expected around 8:30 p.m. Panel members include Bobby Reed, Ashe County Building Inspections; Darrel Hamilton, general con­ tractor; Max Yates, banker; Mike Burgess, realty and appraisal; David Miller, in­ surance; James Stewart, en­ vironmental health special­ ist; Scott Eggers, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Cor­ poration; and Brad Lovin, North Carolina Manufac­ tured Housing Association. Bud Hill, coordinator of the Individual Development Ac­ count program, will also be on hand with information. Those who might be in­ terested in the workshop include first time homebuy- Adoption Day at Wal-Mart Ashe County Animal Control will have an Adoption Day for pets at Wal-Mart this Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come find a new friend! Public hearing cancelled Ashe County Board of Commissioners have cancelled the public hearing scheduled for Mon­ day, July 25 at 5 p.m. They were expecting to take public comment on proposed changes to the Pol­ luting Industries Ordinance. ers, homeowners planning to sell their homes, people wanting information on how to increase the value of their current home, and anyone planning to pur­ chase a home. Purpose of the workshop is to provide information about the comparisons and contrasts of site built, modu­ lar and manufactured hous­ ing, and to provide informa­ tion about housing related issues such as permitting agencies, realtor/apprais­ als, insurance, banking, and energy costs and sav­ ings. Participants will learn more about cost compari­ sons, quality comparisons, appreciation, depreciation and upkeep, and your home as an investment. Goal of the workshop is to help participants gain a better understanding of housing options that will al­ low them to make informed decisions about housing. Pre-registration is re­ quired, but there is no fee. The board at its July 18 meeting voted to make no changes at this time in the Polluting Industries Ordinance, but to study it for possible amend­ ments in the future. Therefore, the commissioners decided a public hearing was not necessary. Salon Series hosts wine instructor Sunday Evenings at River House "Salon Series" on July 24 will feature Dave Kemper, director of On Premise Division of Western North Carolina for Empire Distributors, conducting a Wine Class with wine education, service, history and wine tasting. Beginning at 4 p.m., this event will be Call the Extension office at 219-2650 for information and registration. The program is through Extension in collaboration with Ashe County Building Inspections, Ashe County Health Department, Blue Ridge Electric Member­ ship Corporation, Darrel Hamilton, Builder, Miller Insurance, North Carolina Manufactured Housing As­ sociation, Parker Burgess Realty, and Yadkin Valley Bank. paired with food from the River House kitchen. Kemper has been involved in the Restaurant and Wine, Spirits, and Beer Wholesale Business­ es for over 25 years. Kemper has participated in many classes and seminars including the Sterling Program for Wine and Spirits and the Society of Wine Educators certification program. Kemper's research and studies include many visits, tours, and seminars at wineries, distilleries, and brew­ eries throughout California, Washington, Chile, Scotland, and Ireland. For information and reservations please call 336-982-2109, email riverhou8e@skybest.com or go online to www.riverhousenc.com. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST EDUCATION Local teen to examine future in medicine develop a treatment plan for the patient. "Aaron Jones may very well be the face of the future of medicine," said NYLF executive director, Donna Snyder. The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine creates a virtual classroom with hospital, clin­ ical facilities and healthcare professionals. By shadowing key personnel, these students will have a great opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on a medical career. Timing is critical as young people explore their career paths, just prior to immersing themselves in col­ lege work. In addition to visits to cut­ ting-edge medical schools and clinical facilities, Dollar will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with lead­ ers within the medical field. Students have up-close and personal contact with physi­ cians, surgeons, researchers, scientists and medical edu­ cators as they go behind the scenes to view professionals at work. NYLF is a nonprofit edu­ cational organization that brings various professions to life, empowering outstanding young people with the confi­ dence to make well-informed career choices. Since 1992, NYLF has provided program­ ming to more than 100,000 young people. For additional information, visit us at www. nylf.org. Washington, D.C. - Mr. Aaron Jones of Jefferson recently enrolled in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/ MED), taking place in Washington, D.C. from Sunday, July 17 to Tuesday, July 26. Jones will join more than 350 other high school students from around the country who demonstrate academic excellence, leader­ ship potential and an interest in a career in medicine. Throughout the ten-day forum, NYLF/MED will intro­ duce Jones to a variety of con­ cepts in public health, medi­ cal ethnics, research and gen­ eral practice, and will include site visits to medical facili­ ties and clinics. Students will engage in a simulation using problem-based learning, an educational method in which students will be presented a fictional patient's case his­ tory and must diagnose and 4-H Afterschool Registration 4-H Imagine Afterschool Registration will be held August 4, 2005 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at the 4-H office. Each of the elementary schools and Child Care Resource and Referral will be present this day. If you received Childcare Subsidy last year, you must contact Child Care Resource and Referral to reinstate assistance for the upcoming school year. For more information, please call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336-2192650. Marlene Rose at Skyland Books The author of a new novel about growing up in a cot­ ton mill village will be at Skyland Books, Saturday, July 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Marlene Rose of Raleigh will sign copies of her book, "Seven, No More", which is based on her childhood expe­ riences. Through the years, Anna Grace, the main character and her family struggle Shown left to right: Lora Osborne and Stephanie Trent WAW Scholarship winners from Ashe The Watauga-AsheWilkes Scholarship (WAW) Scholarship Board selected six new students this year to receive their renewable $2,000 scholarship. Each year the board presents the WAW Scholarship to students who show a hard work ethic, are actively involved in their com­ munities, and have a finan­ cial need. The applicants also submit two essays: "Why I Value a College Education* and "Who Has Influenced My Life the Most". This year the board pre­ sented the following students with the WAW Scholarship: Brian Jackson and Elizabeth Greer from Watauga County, Stephanie Trent and Lora Osborne from Ashe County, and Katie Henderson and Bree Tharpe from Wilkes County. The WAW Scholarship board also renewed eleven of previous recipients' schol­ arships based on academic excellence and superb work ethic. The WAW Scholarship was founded by Phil G. Stevens of Wilkes County in 2000. The board for the WAW Scholarship is com­ posed of eleven members which includes officers and a board of directors. The WAW officers are: Phil Stevens, President, Charles Hartzog, Vice President, Cathy Melton, Secretary, Kim Barnes, Treasurer and Daphne Petrey, Publicity. Members of the Board of Directors are: Michael Lyall for Watauga County, Jeff Dollar and Bradley McNeill ' for Ashe County, and Danny Holman for Wilkes County. The funds for this schol­ arship come from an annu­ al golf tournament held at Jefferson Landing and from generous donations from individuals and corporate sponsors from throughout the three counties. Last year's corporate sponsors included: Lowe's Co., BB&T, First Citizens, Mack Brown, Inc., Valspar, Ashe County Motors, Toyota of Boone, Jefferson Landing, J.R. Vannoy & Sons Construction, Superior Pontine, Buick, GMC, Specialty Car Co., Empire Chrysler, Dodge, Empire Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and Pontiac, Empire Nissan and Wachovia. The North Carolina Community Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation that qualifies as a public charity under Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenuq Code, oversees all the financial records for this scholarship. For information regarding the WAW Scholarship, please see an area high school guid­ ance counselor or inquire to: WAW Scholarship Board, P.O. Box 1565, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. with raising seven children, overcoming debt, loneliness, sickness and death. Despite all the obstacles, the family manages to represent what can be accomplished with love, hard work and sacrifice. Rose grew up in Johnston County, North Carolina and owned and operated her own business, Benle Ma, in Raleigh for more than 30 years. "Seven, No More" is her first novel. Welcome Center Museum Ashe County Historical Society opens museum HELP!! The 1904 Courthouse Cultural Museum director is ready for heritage and cultural items from Ashe County's past. Director, Warren Pitts, is planning to open the tem­ porary museum at the 1904 Courthouse Annual Summer Party on July 23rd. We already have an Ore Knob Mine display complete with old ore cart, old docu­ ments from the courthouse, a Virginia-Creeper display, and old pictures of Ashe families and scenes. In fact, some of the pictures need to be iden­ tified. You might be able to help us when you stop in. Many other people have offered to donate or loan memorabilia. So bring your special heirlooms to help us show off Ashe's culture and heritage. The temporary museum will be open for items Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 2:00. The Museum is locat­ ed across from the old 1904 Courthouse next to the First Charter Bank in Jefferson. To arrange for special dona­ tion or special hours, phone 982-4835. Please help! This is your museum. Beaver CreelTCJassoTTSSF^ will have a 10 year class reunion Saturday, July 23 at 4 p.m. at West Jefferson Elementary School gym. For more information, call Shawn Dain at 384-3246. I H I m [00% Acry lic S E rior p a i n I LAT Latex Diamond cabinetry by •( Parker Tie Co. West Jefferson • 246-2611 * www.parkertie.doittoest.com I, m Hi V \ r AristokraftA ^£535^2^. CABINETRY (GoodHousekeeping Great Looks Great Looks. Great Value X.*,. Prmlsst •* \ �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 SOCIALS Congratulations to Couple plan July 29 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr wedding in Grassy Creek Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mr. and Mrs. William C. Orr of West Jefferson. Tonya and Bill exchanged vows on July 9, 2005 during a private double-ring ceremony. The candlelight service was held at the Crystal Wedding Chapel in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Tonya is the owner and stylist of Tonya's Family Hair Salon in Jefferson. Bill is the assistant manager of Wal-Mart in Boone, The couple would like to express a special Thank You to family and friends! Maggie Fishel and Joaquin Hernandez are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Maggie is the daughter of Deborah and Sanford Fishel of Grassy Creek, She is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in nursing and will be working at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama in the mother-baby unit, Joaquin is the son of Joaquin and Maria Hernandez. He is employed for JC Masonry in Birmingham, Alabama as a brick mason. Maggie and Joaquin plan to be married July 29, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Grassy Creek Methodist Church in Grassy Creek, North Carolina. ^fiem en Stuart and Caudill o wed in August Scott and Sherry Stuart F Lansing would like to nnounce the engagement ad upcoming marriage of leir daughter, Charity Angel tuart, to Charles Andru Caudill, the son of Charles and Louise Caudill, of Jefferson, The ceremony will be at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church in Jefferson on August 6,2005. Courtney and Don Francis at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed five pounds, fif­ teen ounces and was 18 inch­ es long. Grandparents are Rosa Bledsoe, Jean and Tom Sturgill and great-grand­ parents Bryant and Clara Severt. Kristal and Gary Hamby of Millers Creek announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Rose Hamby, born July 4, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center. She weighed five pounds, eight ounces and was 18 Vi inches long. She is wel­ comed home by big brother, Christopher. Grandparents are Ronnie and Betty Norris of Todd and Bobby and Louise Hamby of Glendale Springs. F Jefferson announce the irth of a son, Anthony Don rancis, born July 12,2005 at fatauga Medical Center. He eighed seven pounds and [even ounces. Rachel and Aaron Griffin F Jefferson announce the irth of a son, Avery Christian riffin, born on July 9, 2005 t Ashe Memorial Hospital, [e weighed nine pounds, two Linces and was 21 inches ing. Grandparents are Steve nd Judy Viers and Robert nd Norman Griffin. Jessica Fox and Scotty evert announce the birth of daughter, Cita Lee Severt. he was born July 10, 2005 It 1 Gentry and Chevalier engagement Mr. and Mrs. Michal Gentry have announced the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Michelle Gentry, to Michael Douglas Chevalier. The future bride is a graduate of Florida State University and is now an account executive in the branch and consumer marketing department with NASCAR. Her fianc6 is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Chevalier and a graduate of Florida State University. He is a home inspector and the owner of Home Exam Inc. The wedding is planned for August 13 at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Florida. Meredith is the granddaughter of Bill and Annie Clyde Gentry of Todd, North Carolina. 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To think that it is would be to ignore the amazing accomplish­ ments of a truly remark­ able American. Indeed, it could be argued that Dr. King would have been an extraordinary president. King grew up a preach­ er's son, grandson and great-grandson. He gradu­ ated college in his teens, and followed the family tradition to the pulpit at a young age. He was pastoring in Montgomery, Ala., when a woman named Rosa Parks was arrested for refus­ ing to move to the back of the bus because she was black. In a hastily prepared speech to an angry crowd, King argued for non-vio­ lent resistance, rather than surrendering to violence. It set the stage for the next 14 years of his remarkable career. Having returned from overseas after World War II, a new generation of black veterans had seen life without segregation in Europe and were eager for change and reform in the home country they had helped to save. President Harry Truman took up this theme, integrating the armed forces and commis­ sioning a landmark study that exposed the illegal insanity of Jim Crow laws and segregation. From there, the momen­ tum grew with the land­ mark Brown v. Board of Education ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down school segre­ gation. It was at this point King entered the national scene. He was a prophet of non-violence, when many around him called for war. He believed passionately in the United States and its principles, and only called on its majority to make good the promises first stated by the nation's founders. In the end, all races ben­ efitted from his amazing career. His accomplish­ ments not only opened the door of opportunity to a significant portion of the nation, it revolutionized the South. The South into which he was born was largely impoverished and lagging behind the rest of the country in education and other areas. The civil rights revolution opened the door for the Sun Belt, and the industrial develop­ ment of our region. As a community, we should join together in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The commissioners' decision is a good step in that direc­ tion. "GW. YOU'RE JUNTU MlUER, TVAE NEW Wftk TlMfe REf TOO BAD WRE NOT A HCWKJDAL CHILD WXKTEQ.WD Bt § ' TWftfW IN JAIL,.. STREET N NO TIME,- pOS1t Jefferson\ Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. P » rPAGE 4A FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 Support for plant To the Editor: Mr. Keith Blackburn should be applauded for his efforts to establish a new concrete plant in Ashe County. It represents a glimmer of hope for many Ashe residents that the recent eco­ nomic growth in the area will result in business opportuni­ ties more diverse and practical than the recent trend toward art galleries and restaurants. It is unfortunate that his pro­ posal and similar proposals in the past have met such violent opposition. While the con­ cerns of nearby residents are certainly understandable, it is most disturbing because the full force of our county govern­ ment (and that of the town of Jefferson) have so easily been brought against a private property owner. It is also dis­ turbing because this response seems to have been brought about not so much due to the concerns of neighboring prop­ erty owners or because of the details of the proposal, but as a result of the politically correct (or perhaps economically ad­ vantageous) agendas of a few. Although a close examination of all available details would have probably provided enough information to grant or deny the requested variance for such a facility, it appears that the facts were of no consequence and that both town and county governments proceeded im­ mediately by all means neces­ sary to stop the proposal dead. For this reason it appears that what should be scrutinized by Ashe County residents is not the proposal to build a concrete plant, but the operation of our county government and it's blind obedience to a select few at the expense of the rest of us. The hallmark of many re­ cent objections to industrial and commercial ventures (and the county government's ex­ pressed willingness to comply") is that they are inconsistent with the "scenic" nature of our area or that they detract from the "quaint" appearance that is so desirable to those who visit, vacation or retire here. Mrs. Gwynita Yates Steele made that assertion in her July 1 editorial. Additionally, this newspaper in the July 8 issue states proximity to Mount Jef­ ferson State Park as one of the commissioners' primary objec­ tions to the proposed concrete plant. A quick check reveals that the general area in ques­ tion is currently home to a construction company, a build­ ers' supply, and more than one convenience store - hardly quaint and scenic. It appears, however, that our county gov­ ernment has, without question, adopted "quaint" and "scenic" as it's primary economic devel­ opment objectives and immedi­ ately recoils at the suggestion that anything not fitting that description should be allowed. The county's response in these cases does, however, seem to depend on the requestor, as evidenced by this paper's front page article, also in the July 8 issue, detailing the commis­ sioners' resolution to the NCDOT. This resolution requests permission for an access road from U.S. 221 to Mount Jeffer­ son Road to improve the poten­ tial for a "large scale commer­ cial development project". It is curious to note, at least in this case, that the board of commis­ sioners does not seem bothered that this proposed "large scale commercial development" is also located at the foot of Mount Jefferson. Can the roof of a Lowe's Hardware store really be that much more natural and attractive? The other objection to the proposed concrete plant is it's proximity to a residential area. It bears mentioning that the county recently established an "industrial park" at the for­ mer Beaver Creek High School location. This area happens to be at the heart of one of Ashe County's most densely popu­ lated residential areas and, oddly enough, has served with­ out complaint for a number of years as home to an operating concrete plant. Interestingly, Mrs. Steele mentions the idea of legacy in her editorial. There now seems to be an attitude among our community leaders that indus­ try and traditional business are unpleasant relics of a dis­ tant past and that we can all somehow prosper by sitting be- \_NNt> use - thinking Letters to the Editor believing is essentially the same as Susan Phillips' basis for not believing and that is a study of the subjects.Phillips also stated, "I don't believe any religion is wrong if it helps someone to be a bet­ ter person." Interesting state­ ment considering our "politi­ cally correct" society feeds the pap that nothing is wrong if it isn't perceived to be. A little L. Ron Hubbard nonsense and Mary Morse Baker Eddy's "... evil is but an illusion, and it has no real basis" would fit nicely into Ms. Phillips' phi­ losophy. If I may offer an olive branch to Ms. Phillips it is this; I too had a difficult time reconciling the events in the Old Testament with a loving God, however I now am fully confident in him and his abil­ ity to do through eternity that which is perfect in every way. side our pottery wheels feeling good about the new intellectual level we've achieved. The rise of tourism and decline of in­ dustry and traditional busi­ ness in Ashe County have seen many long-time residents face the reality that the only way to survive in Ashe County is to continually sell off our an­ cestors' legacy to us. There is currently a billboard along U.S. 221 that serves as an ad­ vertisement for a local realtor. It reads, "Dreams for Sale". To many of us who are locals it reads more like, "Our Dreams Up for Sale". Our legacy to our children need not be based on servitude to wealth-bearing va­ cationers, land developers, or to those few locals who stand to profit most from following such Now turn the page. The a course. Our legacy should opinion page contributors by be the quiet self reliance and definition are not required to fierce independence that origi­ provide supporting facts or nally gave rise to the way-of- documentation, however, a lit­ life that- attracted tourists--to tle truth in advertising would Ashe County in the first place. be refreshing. In reference to In order t6 secure this legacy Craig Dudley's diatribe about we must maintain individual our horribly degenerate coun­ property rights and encour­ try I would ask him to please, age development in all areas of for the sake of those of us business - not just those which who are unenlightened, to are quaint and artsy. This, help by giving examples for in turn, will require that our us to follow in order that we county government abandon might change our backward such practices as seat-of-the- existence into the image of pants zoning and attend to the a more compassionate land, overall needs of the county's such as Sudan, Iraq, China, population rather than the Russia or perhaps the bas­ demands of a vocal few. If Mr. tions of human rights, North Blackburn would like to open Korea or Iran. And inciden­ a concrete plant, perhaps the tally, half of America did not county government should ex­ get rich on the backs of slaves. amine ways to help him and I recommend to Mr. Dudley nearby residents find an ac­ a through study of the books ceptable solution rather than and articles by Dr. Thomas feverishly exploring options to Sowell, a black economist and stop him. sociologist, who states "...even Lyndell and Michaela though some individual slave Duvall owners grew rich and some Fleetwood family fortunes were founded Jack and Emily Duvall on the exploitation of slaves, Jefferson that is very different from Beverly A. Lewis saying that the whole society, Fleetwood or even its non-slave popula­ tion as a whole, was more economically advanced than it would have been in the absence of slavery." Dr. Sowell continues, "The physical and psychic sufferings of slaves in the past are neither neces­ sary nor sufficient to explain To the Editor: the economic and other differ­ The battles over religion ences between their presentand sociology have raged day descendants and mem­ since the first human had a bers of the general popula­ discussion with another. As tion." Simply put, very little a creationist, I know that it of America got rich on the began when the first woman backs of slaves. And as detest­ had an engaging conversa­ able as slavery was, it was not tion with the serpent over the cause of all the troubles in what God had truly said, and black America today. A little the trouble began. Today, the serious research, Ms. Phillips war continues. If we study and Mr. Dudley, will amaze religious beliefs in general, you. we must cover thousands of Kershaw Getty ideologies, concepts, myths, Fleetwood superstitions, and Lord knows what all (pardon the pun). So most of us cover the "big­ gies" in more detail than the others. In a recent letter to the Jefferson Post by Susan Phillips of Vilas, "More on the Bible & belief", Phillips informed us that she has stud­ ied the Koran, Bible, Talmud, To the Editor: Joseph Smith, Thomas Paine In response to Mrs. Vicki and I assume many others. Young's letter (July 8, 2005), I too have studied the afore­ Mrs. Young made some mentioned documents and excellent points in her letter. authors in addition to many The 04/05 budget year was more, as I am sure she has, $161,985, the 05/06 budget and have found them all of year is $120,648. I got my great interest. However, being figures from the county budget, a man who understands that so I feel they are correct. A to believe in Deity we must major difference between the choose in whom we believe. I two fiscal years is that in 05/06 choose the God of Abraham, the fee increase was from $380 Isaac,Jacob and the apostol­ to $430 per child per month, ic Christians. My basis for Religion and slavery On county budget THE BOX 430-380=50). Fifty dollars x 12 months x 82 children equals $49,200. $120,648 provided for 82 children is $1,471.00 for each child. $1,471 x 1,375 (remaining children between birth and five years old eligible for day care) equals $2,023,065. This would increase our tax rate by another 11 cents. The Ashe County Commissioners have set up a task force to study the childcare problems in Ashe County. The Task, Force, and the mission statement hasbeen discussed at the Commissioner's meetings, on the radio (Happy Time with Dan McMillan), and reported in the Jefferson Post. I have never stated that I want to close the Mount Jefferson Day Care. I feel the best solution for the county would be for the day care to go private or operated by a non­ profit organization as the other 18 home and day care centers are presently operating. I did not state that all the centers and homes in Ashe County receive "subsidy". I said, "Low-income families are still eligible to get a supplement for child care from the state through any of the 18 state licensed day care centers, the same as Mount Jefferson." But it is very interesting, as Mrs. Young states, that 75% of Mt. Jefferson Day Care are private pay while, "an average of more than 75% of parents at the other centers receive subsidy" meaning low-income. A very interesting fact, I would have thought a taxpayer, county owned and operated day care would have the highest enrollment of low income. We have many excellent home and day care centers here in Ashe County. These children are happy, well fed, educated and receive excellent care. They have educated and dedicated employees that love the children. I have received several letters concerning Mt.Jefferson Day Care. All speak of the high quality, excellent care their children have received at MJDC. And yet, not one of them has expressed any concern for the welfare and education of the other 1,375 children! Mrs. Young stated that there are 1,475 children between birth and five years old here in Ashe County. She is speaking for 82 children. What about the other 1,375 children (1,456 - 82)? Who speaks for them? Thank you, Judy Porter Poe Ashe County Commissioner Express your views The editorial page of the is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor,. Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. Jefferson Post �PAGE 5A FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FROM THE FRONT Turtle hunt had happy ending by Stormy Dyer Special to the Post "Pop" went the garage door. Mr. Turtle was caught. All I was doing was collect­ ing my morning newspaper a couple months ago when I discovered a most unusual and unwelcome visitor had come to call. As I lowered the garage door it landed right on top of Mr. Turtle's shell. Real quick I raised the garage door and Mr. Turtle came toward me. He was the biggest turtle I had ever seen, more than 20 inches wide and bigger than a bushel basket. I grabbed a mop and tried to herd him out of the garage. He stuck out a head the size of a quart cup at me. I said, "Get out of here Mr. Turtle!" I ran next door and said, "Pat, please help me. I have a turtle in my garage." Pat is a lovely neighbor and a very capable person. She grabbed a shovel and started to dislo­ cate Mr. Turtle. She said, "He is under your golf cart. Get in and back out." I was sure as I stepped into the cart he would grab me by the foot, but he didn't. I backed out and there he was. Pat located him outside and we thought he would move on. I was ready to go on my morning errands when I de­ cided to call the Pro Shop. Mr. Pro and Mr. Mo came, but Mr. Turtle had decided to hide. I left and on my way back I went by the office at Jefferson Landing. I said, "I'm not going home until someone finds that turtle because he is waiting for me." Jimmy Miller said, "Stormy, I will go with you." Under the bush close to the garage door was Mr. Turtle, waiting for me. Mr. Mo could have lost his leg. Mr. Turtle was hiding in the bush that Mr. Mo had kicked. Jimmy dragged him out, carried him to the pond, and threw him in saying "Goodbye Mr. Turtle!" A month later he was walk­ ing east on Fairway 2.1 went out on the terrace and when he saw me he started coming toward me. I got inside and locked the door. I called Pat­ rick of Jefferson Landing. He said he would be there with his two boys, but by the time they arrived Mr. Turtle was gone. July 15th the doorbell rang. Was handsome John from Jef­ ferson Landing with a large trashcan. "Miss Stormy," he said, "we have come to say goodbye. Since Mr. Turtle is an ancient critter, we are moving him to an ancient place, the New River." "Please, I do not want to look at him, but don't hurt him," I said. I felt a little sad to move him away, but maybe he will find a new and more exciting life. P.S. He might walk over the mountain and return. It would not surprise me for he is a very active turtle and wants his own way. Commission OKs King holiday by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The Ashe County Board of Commissioners adopted the county holiday schedule for 2006 at their Monday meet­ ing, and for the first time since the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday was established, voted to include this on the schedule. The board took one day from the Christmas holi­ day in order to include the MLK Day in January. Chairman Larry Rhodes said this was a business decision on the part of the board, rather than one made because of a request. He said the county needs to do busi­ ness when other counties are doing business, and decided to adopt this as a county hol­ iday despite the fact that a large majority of the county employees when polled last year voted to keep the holi­ day schedule as it was. Ashe was one of only a handful of counties in North Carolina that had not adopt­ ed the nationally observed MLK Day as a county holi­ day, mostly due to requests from county employees to keep the Easter and Christ­ mas holiday schedule as it was, giving them Good Fri­ day and Easter Monday and three days off at Christmas. The new schedule would take away the day after Christ­ mas, leaving them with Fri­ day, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25. Commissioner Gerald Price voted against the mo­ tion, saying he was simply acting on the wishes of a ma­ jority of county employees. Previous boards have voted to keep the schedule as it was because that was what the employees wanted. bags line the track and are lit at dusk. The name on each luminary is read during the ceremony. Each luminary rep­ resents a chapter in someone's life-a chapter remembered by friends and family or a survi­ vor's struggle to overcome this disease. New this year is a Kiss the Mule contest at the 2005 Relay For Life in Ashe County. Dona­ tions count as votes and the candidate who raises the most money will kiss the mule at the Relay on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The candidates are Jerry Roten, James Williams and Dan McMillan. Votes can be cast at Hardee's, Brinegar's Service, Ashe County Motors and the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. For additional information about this fundraising event, call Julia Houck at 336-9823893. For other information about the Relay, please contact Jen­ nings Gray at 246-9100 or Mickie Jones at 246-7422 or Photo courtesy of Wilkes Community College The cast of "Black Deeds In Whitehorse": Front, l-r: Shayna Lawson and Chad Hall; rear, l-r: Jacob Reeves, Cody Fox, Carol Capps, Meredith Giles and Adam Younce. Not pictured: April Miller. Play debuts Sunday at WCC Wilkes Community Col­ lege Theatre would like to invite you to boo and hiss for the villain, Mal­ colm Murky, and to cheer the hero and heroine, Sgt. Montie Stoutheart and the lovely Nan O'Brien, in their presentation of "Black Deeds in Whitehorse" by Alice McDonald. This three-act melodrama is full of laughs, suspense, deceit, and true love. The theater is in Thompson Hall on the WCC Campus. Show times are Saturday, July 23 at 4 p.m., SundayTuesday, July 24-26 at 7:30 Relay continued from front page can Cancer Society. Barbecue chicken, baked beans, cole slaw and a role will be available onsite for $6 a plate. Pintos, corn bread and slaw will be avail­ able for $3; hot dogs - $1; ham biscuits - $1; pizza - $1 a slice, drinks - $1; coffee - 50 cents; dessert - 50 cents; whole cake - $15; and stack cake - $20. The Luminaria Ceremony is held at dusk and is a time to celebrate those who have survived cancer and remember those who have lost their lives to cancer. A candle is bagged and the name of a survivor or one lost to cancer is put on the outside of the bag. The 246-3146. Westwood Elementary School teachers, staff, parents, and students have been busy raising money for the Ameri­ can Cancer Society and the Ashe County Relay For Life. The kick-off event was a huge yard sale that was very successful. Following that was a bake sale and Rock-A-Thon. The students enjoyed both of these events and became very involved. These events helped the Westwood team to raise over $4,300. Appreciation is given to the corporate sponsors - Ashe Chiropractic, Triangle Vending and Water Supply, High Coun­ try Family Medicine, Cardinal Tree Farms, and Michelle T. Shepherd Attorney at Law. Ap­ preciation is also extended to all of the students and parents who participated in the fundraising event. Study BBQ junction with Choose and Cut this holiday season, with sales of shirts and ornaments. required him to move a house on the property that belongs to his family, to pay the permit fee, and to have state and federal air and water quality permits approved before he applies for a county permit. The request raised a storm of controversy in the Jefferson community and residents came out in force to protest at the Jef­ ferson Board of Aldermen meet­ ing in June and at two recent meetings of the county commis­ sioners. They did not want an asphalt plant or other polluting industry in their neighborhood and so close to Mount Jefferson State Park. When Blackburn came be­ fore the Jefferson Board of Al­ dermen with his request, the board voted to seek an Extra­ territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) up to one mile beyond the town's boundary to take in sev­ eral hundred acres including the proposed site on Glen Bare Road, and to enact an ordinance of their own regarding pollut­ ing industries. Jefferson Alder­ men took action on that at their June 27 meeting, effectively blocking this proposed asphalt plant from the intended site. At Monday's meeting of the commissioners, Calhoun said he is not in favor of the towns enacting ETJs to regulate prop­ erty without taking it into town limits. He suggested it would be more fair to property owners for the towns to annex the property and then provide all the accom­ panying town services, rather than restrict property use with­ out offering town services. Calhoun said he wondered why the county would give up authority to the towns. He doesn't like it and doesn't think the county should do it, adding that the county should not be going about land use regulation in a piecemeal effort. County Planner Zach Edwardson explained that be­ cause the county has no zoning ordinance, it has no jurisdiction over the towns adopting ETJs for up to one mile from their boundaries. They do not have to ask the county's permission to do so. He said Jefferson officials see this particular area as an area of potential growth for the town and that, as well as the request for a polluting industry, led to their decision. Calhoun was the only one to vote against a resolution by the commissioners relinquishing county authority for Jefferson's ETJ. Blackburn did not vote, but by county bylaws that con­ stitutes a "yes" vote. iG[tj|- GIGIL G1G1C G1G161C GIG1G1' The Island Theatre Two Charlie and The Chocolate Factory pg Conley Mortgage O C I A Since 1991 Our "pbiloaopbv 'Customer for Cifc' Ivory H. Bare - Loan Originator NOW OPEN We can meet or beat the competition on all types of loans! CALL US FOR A BID ON ALL YOUR DEALS SATISFYING YOUR NEEDS Your Car has More than 2,000 Working Parts. We COVef Every One of Them. To find out more about our auto insurance — Call me... Stop by... 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You'll have to be there to Find out. continued from front page 51ElGIG GIG1' Kilby, with notable exceptions unable to attend the last two including the proposed amend­ meetings because of conflicts ment of requiring a polluting with his work schedule, and industry to locate no closer Kilby was on vacation when the than a mile from such facilities board met July 8 and voted on as schools, churches, houses amendments to the Polluting of worship, hospitals, and day Industries Ordinance. Calhoun made a motion to care facilities, and public parks, rivers and scenic viewsheds, keep the Polluting Industries and the restriction of operat­ Ordinance as it is, but the ing hours and access to pub­ motion died for lack of a sec­ lic roads through residential ond. Commissioner Richard Blackburn suggested adding neighborhoods. Kilby said the commission­ an amendment to that motion ers could adopt the amend­ to ask the county planner and ments as stated, but they may attorney to explore special use not be enforceable if challenged permits to see how they would in court, particularly with in­ affect the county. Calhoun ac­ dustries wishing to expand or cepted adding that amendment as long as the study was done relocate. Commissioner Richard Cal­ over a period of at least six houn said he has a huge prob­ months and that any decision lem with making it impossible about the ordinance be applied for an industry making some­ fairly to all polluting industries. thing the citizens use everyday This motion was adopted three to not be able to locate in the to two, with Poe and Price op­ county. The focus has been on posed. This issue arose when Keith asphalt, and he noted that ev­ eryone uses asphalt every day Blackburn, president of B&C when traveling the roads in Concrete of Wilkesboro, re­ Ashe County. He also criticized quested a variance on 45 acres the board for making decisions on Glen Bare Road in Jefferson on county policy at meetings to locate a polluting industry, outside the regularly scheduled a concrete mixing plant or as­ dates and when all the board phalt plant. The county plan­ members are not present, and ning board denied the variance also when the county attorney because he did not meet the was not available. Calhoun was county's hardship clause, and •I \{ p.m. All seats will be $5.00, available at the door. Sat­ urday, July 23 is "Pay What You Want" - minimum is $2.00. The play starts out in the Loggers Lodge when a cold winter's storm hits the Yukon Territory. It seems just like any other day for the people at the Log­ gers Lodge. Maude (Carol Capps) was breaking up an­ other fight between two old friends: a salesman, Yukon Pete (Adam Younce) and a logger (Jacob Reeves). Lil (Meredith Giles) was trying to win the heart of Montie the Mounty (Cody Fox) Mutual Injur*** Company and Affiliated Compan.ai, Home Office CdumbuJ. OH 4J21J-2220 AS 11/00 lllll The West Jefferson Business Association Invites you to visit our Galleries, Restaurants Realtors, Shopping, Lodging, Entertainment and Services! We've Jjrj got it all! www.WJ Dow ntown.com 103% Purchase Financing to Qualified Buyer Interest only adjustable Rate Mortgage Rural Housing Guarantee Loans Rural Housing 10/1 Arm VA loans Less Than Perfect Credit Program also available J / Come on home... to our little town! 312 Jefferson Avenue South PO Box 1197 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-8900 (Ashe) • 828-262-1200(Watauga) �FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST ELIGION R South Africa AIDS epidemic has wiped out generation SOUTH AFRICA (BP)— Children run wildly up and down the path—turning cart­ wheels and chattering along the way. Several steps behind, their granny walks stiffly, holding onto her oldest grand­ daughter's arm for a steadi­ ness she hasn't had in years. The contrast between youth and the elderly is drastic in this country. An entire middle generation is missing, creat­ ing the huge gap. HIV/AIDS wreaks its havoc in South Af­ rica almost daily. "People are dying and no one wants to talk about the cause," a South African grand­ mother says as a bell tolls five times in the background. The ringing bell signals to the rest of the village that some­ one just died. "Every day that bell rings and every Saturday we go to funerals. Our young people are dying like never be­ fore." A South African survey published in March 2004 shows that South Africans spend more time at funerals than they do having their hair cut, shopping or grilling out. It found that over twice as many people had been to a funeral in the past month as had been to a wedding. It is estimated that about 600 people in South Af­ rica die of HIV-related illness­ es each day. The missing generation can be found if you look hard enough. Many are buried be­ neath fresh graves. To find others, take a stroll to the backrooms of flimsy, tin shacks dotting the country. Emaciated and weak, this missing gener­ ation barely makes a wrinkle under blankets. "I wouldn't wish this fate on anyone," says Margret Sithole, a young adult who volunteers as a home-care worker for HIV patients. "My peers are dying. Soon there will not be enough left in this age group to take care of the children or the elderly." Typically, half of the people with HIV become infected be­ fore they are 25. They then develop AIDS and die by the age of 35. They leave behind a generation of children to be raised by grandparents or left on their own in child-headed households. AIDS is generating or­ phans so quickly that family structures are struggling to cope. Traditionally, aunts, un­ cles and grandparents absorb orphans into already existing family systems. So far, the AIDS epidemic has left behind an estimated lJ> million orphans worldwide. Around 80 percent of these live in sub-Saharan Africa. The most recent United Na­ tions UNAIDS reports esti­ mate that the number of chil- Need a pew? If any churches are looking to purchase pews, Lawndale Baptist Church in Greens­ boro, NC, has 20 like new oak pews with burgundy cushions and back supports for $100 per pew. The pews measure 10 feet long. For additional information, contact Busi­ ness Administrator Eddie Clodfelter at Lawndale Bap­ tist Church at 336-288-3824, or visit www.lawndalebaptist. org. dren orphaned by AIDS will over. rise dramatically in the next Nearly 90 million Africans 10-20 years. In South Africa could be infected by HIV in alone, it is estimated that by the next 20 years if more is 2010, there will be 1.5 million not done to combat the epi­ children orphaned as a result demic, the UN has warned. of AIDS. Currently, some 25 million Af­ "In the old days, the young ricans have HIV, which causes took care of the elderly and AIDS. children," a South African While things might seem grandmother says. "Now, there hopeless as a generation of are only grannies and children providers falls victim to HIV/ left." AIDS, International Mission This granny just returned Board missionaries Andy and from the hospital. Still weak Gay Wilkinson say there is from her almost deadly bout still hope. with high blood pressure, she "If we can reach this young­ came home early because er generation before they be­ there was no one to watch the come infected, then we can children. The responsibility of stop the cycle," Andy says."The this multi-generational family hope is in the kids. They will rests on her shoulders alone. have to break cultural barri­ In the old days, she could have ers and not have sex outside of depended on neighbors to help marriage. They need to know with the extra load orphans Christ and live godly lives. bring, but not today. Her "AIDS is a pandemic, but neighbors and friends have it's also the greatest opportu­ their own orphans to watch nity to bring people to Christ." You are invited to Homecoming and 25th Anniversary Celebration Mount Jefferson Church of the Nazarene 1 Robert St. • West Jefferson Sunday July 24th 10:00 AM Dinner on the grounds following the service Pastor, Mark Weist Phone: 384-8705 • Cell: 977-5656 Photo by Sue Sprenkle/lnternational Mission Board This South African grandmother lost three of her children to HIV/AIDS. Now her grandchildren live with her. She also has one great-grandson living in the overcrowded one-room, mud brick house. Two of her grandchildren are already showing signs of HIV. Iij Menjory of Ruby Key - July 1(5,2005 We ftflss You ftlom Going through life i» hard When we can't he with you SornetinjeR we pick up the phone And realize you are not there ItH been seven yearn Since you went t o be w i t h God We know you are in good hands Rut we nji«H you no, we ntill have to shed a tear We think about you all the tinje When we are at honje or work If we are on a t r i p , on l a n d or the a i r You're always with un, you know we care I bet things are beautiful in Heaven And God ban a flower or two But njont of all I know it ' s more beautiful Because God ban you We Minn You Mom - We Love You So Much The Ruby Key Family mm Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor George Norris 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 246-2979 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC Visil With Vs This Sunday Corner of Paw-Roland <4 McNeil Sis • Jefferson (88 West • Left on McNeil, One Block) Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Locust Street, West Jefferson, NC Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday School • 10:00a.m. Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. <& 6:00pm Sunday Evening Worship • 6:00 p.m. "Join us in worship to Christ' Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • 877-5309 Wednesdttv Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome _____ Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-1820 891 Friendship Baptist Church Rdjeffenon. NC Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Rev. David Crinnell • 982-2080 Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.w Sunday WonhtpSenica • 9:45 a.m. Suiuluv Evening Services • 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Tvenrng Service • 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Wr mite you in join mjora Oud centered, North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion "Lcnrs ytm and wants you (Episcopalian) to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Holy Trinity Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Jamils wonhippmg experience. Glendale Springs 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sundtty School • 10:00 a m. Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Phone - 982-3076 Smethport United Methodist Church 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 11:00am .Sund.iv livening Worship • 7:00pm Wed/ifrcfrtv livening - 7-OOpm Saturday Prayer Service - 9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev. Man Ambrose Church 877-1559 Parsonage 877-2042 Church of Christ at West Jefferson 221 Burnett St- (Off Buck Mtn. Road) Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Bible Study *** 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Healing Springs Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumpler. NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service - 1:00P.M. Church: 982-92/0 • Pastor 877-3769 1 Come join us for a joyful worship experience. Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 201 South Si (just off East Main ), Jefferson. ,VC (336)246-9642 Rotrtnd Itff Ugier • Pastor A y fmii rimeFell'mMp-9:MM iA A \ \ Sunday toonl • lO OMt \ Sundo . Afalgagf W'rship - HHUAM t+du\ Emmy Wfmjp - bJHtPM Baldwin Community Church Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. . .'gjH Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00p.m. Beaver Creek Christian Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Cornerstone Fellowship Barnett St. • West Jefferson "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes Your 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 336-877-9075 "And He led litem as far as to Bethany... Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Casual <fc Contemporary Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 am 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed night 6:30pm. Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 pjn. Wednesday Prayer Merlins: 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service tN Wednesday night - 7:00 pan.--"•* Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service We would love to have you come worship with us. Seventh-Day AdventLst Church of Warrensville St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church J, 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Pastor: Kevin Morgan fy/y 336-667-6092 f 7j Saturday Ser\'iccs: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass • 5:00p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mom Mass - Call for limes Worship at 11:00 a.m. i^Vv Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Come as ytm art. wai will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 am. Worship i Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 Smethport Independant Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Sunday Schnol 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Office Pktnt: M6-9M-94I0 •Rn. Lonttit Janet • Pastor Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 9:OOAM Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School 5 yli wmmmestut -i-em Sunen pnmdedffirall scrvkes Welcome Home Baptist Church Sunday School • 19:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Kvmings (2nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM Van Transportation Available es of Worshi Pastor Home: 336-J04-3188 • Cell: 336-077-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Comer of Hwy. 221 5c Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. INC. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jeffereon, NC (Just off Ashe fiark Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm 336-902-9621 JONES Super Muffler "Specializing in Eshaust A Omar Under Car Parts' • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Men -Pit.8-5 6 Comments! Ftime Shop * * Blew-Therm Heated Down Drift Spay Booth * • Member of the "We Cue Progrim" unrig Siiety-Kleen Environment!] Serm * BURCKSS & SON BODY SHOP Mountain Aire Seafood & Steakhouse * *ygyL TO-A-B0C EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 DODGE • CHRYSLER • Jefferson Ave JJMJJ] ^ 502336-246-8806 . SUSA 53 """y" OCHEVHOLBT rf Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County lor over 20 Years H&W 246-4591 Oil Company call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins - Michael Shepherd Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson mmmmmlSiOUml—mmmm FlIASERS Openiw Lunch k Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch ' CONSTRUCTION COMPANY We Build Your Home Mt. Jefferson Oil Your FuN Service OR Company TsaT1" Kwlk Lube, Inc. Compliments of IVANNOY & SONS Fleetwood We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Boone, NC 336-246-3367 See us for all your automotive needs IcHgoJ Dr Pepper West Jefferson 13560 Hwy. 221-S 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 'Complete Line of ButUms Supplier" OM Hwy. 221-S. Beaver Creek • We« Jefferson 8n-to2i Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC Ashe County JJJQ Builders Supply CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Hwy 16 Or 163 Intersection ' Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 BILL BART OOXSTRi rnON Bottling Company Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednrsdav Service 7:00p.m. A Mimt Building by Faith Promise Uf . \Ci The Way You Want It HOMES WWw.classichomes Intersection US 221A NC 163 • 1620 NC 163-E West Jefferson. NC« 336-246-3600 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jeffetvon, NC 336-246-4155 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson iv . 739 US Hwy 221 Bus PlTOV/tf West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pollard Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 ) HOME . OME CARE 205-A Ijong St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 T«ll t ree - M6-507-26HS CARDINAL LANES )^Y 828-264-9051 www.mKkbrowninc.cotn K-Jboho fJocme KuJtoia, 9nc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC BRITTHAVEN Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates [tcher St. AvWilkesboj Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336^4^07^venin^ Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7A FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 COMMUNITY EVENTS Beaver Creek Class of 1995 to have reunion Friday, July 22 Revival at Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson with Rev. Kirby McNeill preaching and special singing. Pastor Leon Miller and congregation invite everyone to attend. 6 p.m.: Cancer Relay for Life will be held at Ashe County High School. Call 846-0781 for more information. 7 p.m.: Jeff Little. The Piano Man will be performing at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Buffet dinner begins at 6:30. Call 246-2900 for reservations. 7 p.m. Join Liberty Grove Baptist Church at Ashe County's Relay for Life as they host a bluegrass concert. Look for the big white "Rays of Hope" tent. For a $3 donation to the American Cancer Society, enjoy an hour with Steve Lewis and his friends. The musicians will have CD's available. Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a three-day "Godly Obedience" District Convention in Johnson City, TN through July 24 at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. For more information, contact Jerry Greene at (828) 645-3884 or go to www.jw-media.org. Saturday, July 23 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Archery Tournament will be held at New River Archery Club at 542 Tailor-Made Ranch Road of Nettle Knob Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and is open to anyone who wants to attend. There will be 30 3D target to shoot. Trophies and cash prizes awarded based on class. For more information, contact Scott Stevens at 877-4711, Bob Davis at 877-5600 or Gwyn Campbell at 846-9705. 8 a.m. - until: Ultrascreen, Quality Screening for Life will Home for Everyone. All you can eat buffet includes salad, spaghetti, bread and dessert. Cost is $22.95 per person with all proceeds going to the aid of the victims of domestic violence. First seating is at 5 p.m., 2nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Kristy Elliott. For reservations or directions call 1-800-8522462. 7 p.m.: Bruce Mosley and Company will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Buffet dinner begins at 6:30. 7:30 p.m.: Johnson County Baptist Campmeeting will 8 a.m.: Clifton Baptist Church Youth Group will have a fund be held through July 29 in Trade, Tenn. Special singing each night. Guest speaker will be Charles Worley, pastor of Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, NC. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact David Benfield, pastor of Baptist Home Church at 828-7336991. raising yard sale to raise money for a trip. It will be held in the fellowship of the church and all proceeds will benefit the youth group. There will be lots of items and everyone is invited to attend, shop, find a bargain while supporting local youth at the same time. For more information, call 336-385-1961 and leave a message. Sunday, July 24 Tuesday, July 26 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 1st Annual Music Festival and Rubber Ducky Race sponsored by 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Archery Tournament will be held at New River Archery Club at 542 Tailor-Made Ranch Road of Nettle Knob Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and is open to anyone who wants to attend. There will be 30 3D target to shoot. Trophies and cash prizes awarded based on class. For more information, contact Scott Stevens at 877-4711, Bob Davis at 877-5600 or Gwyn Campbell at 846-9705. 10 a.m.: Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene will be having Homecoming and 25th Anniversary Celebration. The church is located on 1 Robert Street, West Jefferson. Dinner on the grounds following the service. Contact Pastor Mark Weist for more information at 384-8705 or 977-5656. 11 a.m.:ObidsBaptistChurch will have Homecoming with lunch provided in the fellowship hall. Special singing will start at 2 p.m. with Solid Rock, Gospel Aires, The Severts, and Parsons family. Everyone is welcome. Pastor is Rev. Tommy Graybeal. 11 a.m.: Peace Haven Church will have a special singing with singer Chuck Compton. For more information call Joe at 384-3457. be at Greenfield Campground community building on 1795 Mt. 11 a.m.: Glory Bound II Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. singers from Maryland will be Available will be ultrasound at Landmark Baptist Church. scans and blood test. An M.D. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy will be onsite. To schedule ' and the congregation invite an appointment, call 1-877everyone to attend. Landmark 763-3344 (toll free) or www. is located in the Silas Creek ultrascreen.us. community. Blue Ridge Art Clan will 12:30 p.m.: Guided Canoe meet at the Ashe Library. The Trip beginning at Wagoner business session will begin at Access, join the park rangers 9:30, refreshments at 10:00 and for a 5 mile guided trip on the a program on value sketches Wild & Scenic New River. You by Joe Miller at 10:30. Anyone will learn basic canoe paddle interested is invited to attend. strokes and other useful 9:30 a.m.: Rubber Stamping information to help you down and Scrapbooking - To the river safely. Cost is $2.50 reserve a seat or for more per person for the shuttle fee. information, contact Carolyn at Minimum age is eight years 336-982-9324. old and the trip could be 10 a.m.: Cancer Relay for Life canceled due to weather. Also will be held at Ashe County there are a limited number of High School. Call 846-0781 for spaces, call 982-2587 to make more information. reservations. 11 a.m. until: Chicken BBQ at Fleetwood Fire/Rescue. Carry-outs will be available. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Second Annual 1904 Courthouse Celebration at the 1904 Courthouse in Jefferson. The event will feature arts and crafts and entertainment and food from local restaurants in the Taste of Ashe". Special events include the opening ceremonies at 12 noon, the second annual tricycle race at 5 p.m. and tours of the newly opened museum and the courthouse under renovation. Bring a chair and spend the day. Free admission. 3 p.m.: Friendly Grove Baptist Church will have a Day of Celebration with games for children, gospel music and free pork BBQ. Singing will be followed by meal at 5:30. A love offering will be taken for the singers. Rev. Gordon Rawls and congregation look forward to seeing you. 4 p.m.: Beaver Creek High School Class of 1995 will have a 10 year class reunion at West Jefferson Elementary School gym. For more information, call Shawn Dain at 384-3246. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Annual Fish Fry will be held at Helton Community Center. The event is sponsored by Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service and Helton Community Center. Menu includes fish, chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, steak fries, drinks and dessert. Cost is $7 for all you can eat and take-outs will be available. 5 p.m. - until: Midway Baptist Church (beside Wal-Mart), will be having a Fish Fry. Adult plates $6, children $3. Menu includes fish, french fries, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, drink and dessert. 5 p.m.: Spaghetti Fund Raiser Dinner will be held at Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock sponsored by A Safe 1 p.m.: Bare-Severt Family Reunion will be at North Beaver Baptist Church. Bring a well-filled picnic basket and spend the afternoon. 6 p.m.: Campmeeting at Transou Church with Rev. David Nitch speaking. The services will run through July 30 beginning at 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. There will be special singing each night with Righteous City performing on Saturday. Homecoming services will be held July 31 with Rev. Dick Peters speaking. 7 p.m.: Laurel Springs Baptist Church on Hwy. 18 S will have a gospel singing with Heaven's Touch. Refreshments will be served. Pastor Dana Hines and congregation invite'everyone. Monday, July 25 12 noon: Healing Prayers Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is required. p.m.: Ashe County 7 Democratic Party will meet at Smoky Mt. BBQ. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Wednesday, July 27 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library brings Alice Heard Williams, popular art historian, to Ashe County downstairs at the library. The public is invited to hear about her new novel on early renaissance painter, Piero della Francesca. Friday, July 29 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about some of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets tor $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide projects such as Project PLAY, college scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melindsf Hamrick at 219-0297. Pain is the Needle, Hope is the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. 7 p.m.: Entertainment at Mountain Music Jamboree will feature Rock Bottom Band. These guys are fun, they play good clean licks, sing really well, and write their own songs. Come enjoy the evening beginning with buffet dinner at 6:30. LARGE INDOOR YARD SALE Saturday, July 30th 6:30 am - ? Warrensville Volunteer Fire Dept. Rain or Shine All Proceeds Go To Buy New Equipment Saturday, July 30 Lansing Vol. Fire Dept. will be held in meadow behind the Fire Dept. with lots of music, crafts, and food for sale. The winner will receive $500. For more information contact any Fire Dept. member or 336-3843456 for vendor information. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Alleghany County Democratic Party is hosting the Second Annual Congressman Bob Doughton Day at the Doughton Hall Bed and Breakfast, former home of Congressman Doughton, in Laurel Springs. A free BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information call 336-372-2058. Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Democratic history and fellowship. I p.m.: Calhoun Reunion will be held at Grayson Highlands State Park. Please bring a covered dish for lunch. There will be games for the kids. For more information call 3844281. 7 p.m.: Whitetop Mountain Band and Rock Bottom Band will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet in Glendale Springs. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club is sponsoring a "Night of Bluegrass Music" featuring the Peak Creek Bluegrass Boys at the Peak Creek Community Center in Laurel Springs. Food will be available and music will begin at 7. For more information, call 982-9538. Sunday, July 31 II a.m.: Annual Gideon Lewis Reunion will be held at the Riverview Community Center on Hwy. 88. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and utensils will be provided. 7 p.m.: Wolf Knob Baptist Church will have revival services with Evangelist Mitchell Mash. Pastor Rex Hall invites everyone. 7 p.m.: Warrensville Community Sing will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Monday, August 1 7 p.m.: Ashe Baptist Associational Choir will be practicing at the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room. Brother David Phillips, the new associational choir director, invites anyone who likes to sing to be a part of the choir which will be singing at the Associational Meeting in August. Tuesday, August 2 11:30 a.m.: National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at the Holy Trinity picnic area at Glendale Springs. This will be a covered dish picnic and members are urged to attend and bring a prospective member along. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center @ Fleetwood Library. Thursday, August 4 12 noon - 6 p.m.: 4-H Imagine Afterschool Registration will be held at 4-H office. If you have questions, call 336-2192650. Saturday, August 6 8 a.m. - noon: We Care Planning Committee will be having a yard sale at the Dollar Tire parking lot. All proceeds benefit clients of the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission. Great bargains and lots of items will be available. (If it rains, the sale will be cancelled.) the meeting, members will car pool to a local garden for a tour. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Wednesday, August 10 8:30 a.m. Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet at Donna's Friends and Family Restaurant in Glendale Springs for the yearly back-toschool breakfast meeting. All newly retired school personnel are encouraged toattend.There will be a short presentation on long-term care. Members are asked to bring school supplies. Friday, August 12 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 7 p.m.: Banjo Bob and Friends will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet, located in Glendale Springs. 7 p.m.: Saturday Night Singing at Mountain View Baptist Church. Singing will feature Rev. Leonard Fletcher and family. Everyone is invited. Sunday, August 7 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Ashe County Humane Society will have a Sunday Salon at Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. This will be a festive afternoon of wine, music and hors d'oeuvres. A $15 donation benefits the Ashe County Humane Society. RSVP by August 3 to Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. Monday, August 8 Saturday, August 13 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night at Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Stories, songs and performances by local artists. Admission is $8 for adults: $5 for students. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults: $5 for students. VBS events Peak Creek Church of the Brethren July 18-23 located on the Peak Creek Road in Laurel Springs announces VBS nightly from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Building continued on page 7A 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a community forum on domestic violence.The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Please call Debbie at 982-8851 to register and RSVP for dinner. There is a no charge for the forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for You. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month. This brief business meeting will be held at Smoky Mt. BBQ. 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Dan McMillan • County Manager TkWilmaVonnoy 07/21/05 Birthing Center Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. • Where the miracle of life is precious. • Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. • Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. • Where new beginnings are possible. IVifma Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Events continued from page 7A Character Like Jesus" with classes for all ages and lots of fun, crafts, music, food and Bible lessons. Pastor Doug Diamond and congregation invite everyone to attend. Ongoing Events Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church is held on Friday evenings, 6 p.m. at Family Central. Snack, supper and childcare are provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladles Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Rlverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Rlverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin" and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil. htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universallst Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982:5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Giving love... Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. There will be no July meeting with the next regular meeting being held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. '' Appalachian NewsWatch - A news and current events discussion group will be showing the Alex Jones documentary film "9-11 The Road to Tyranny" daily between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to anyone interested in the truth about Sept. 11, Oklahoma City in 1995, the Patriot Act and much morel For more info, contact "Dave" @336-877-2390. Latinos Unldos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Eleven year old Allison Widner recently donated her hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with medical hair loss. Becky Absher, of Becky's Hair Boutique in Jefferson, cut and styled Allison's hair. Your wireless phone just got smarter! Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the It's hip...it's cool... it's new ...It's BREW1 Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. games information IJUVS, sports and i WM)| wpatht-r Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every psa entertainment B'OWtS ring tones, music. Video, wallpaper, screen savers, comic* ami more Jefferson. plus much more! Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Bring in School supplies to be donated to local schools & get 3 months of BREW" access FREE Ashe County Arts Council _. "W\ meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and Ashe County Democratic friends of addicted persons): Party meets every fourth Meets on Mondays at the Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky First Baptist Church in West Mountain Barbecue. Everyone Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For is welcome. For more details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) information, call 864-9068. for Creative Ashe County Unity Group Society Anachronism (SCA) meets at meets at the Jefferson United 7p.m.every2nd Monday of each Methodist Church at 115 E. month holding next meeting at Main St. The entrance is in the Golden Corral Restaurant the rear. The group meets in Boone. Anyone interested at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and in the history and times of Thursday. For more information the Renaissance and Medieval or to speak to an AA member, periods are invited to attend. call 982-2641. For meeting The SCA is an international information in surrounding living history organization, counties, call (828) 262-1212. dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministryof the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus > Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at West Jefferson Revltalizatlon the Public Access Internet Site Committee meets the fourth in the JobLink Career Center Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Family Central (the old at Sweet Aromas Restaurant Ashe Central High School) in in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. jg| *j PLUS, start the school ' year off right with a new flip phone Kyocera SoHo (or a limited lime while supplies last Color screen with external caller ID Customizable faceplates Speakerphone Enhanced text messaging Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the Frc« monthly access It* oolv. Each RRKH'" application has Its own separate charge which you will be charged lor. Riowsing and downloading deducts from your rale plan minutes. LG 5550 Voice Command A Driving Mode M o t h e r ( W h i t e ) C a t is 2 y e a r s o l d Speaker Phone G r a y Kitten is 4 month old m a l e Advanced Messaging Features Innovative External OEL Display New towers now in Lemly I lill • Iclclwikl Rood • I aurcl Springs Carolina West ^-Wireless www.carolinawest.com • 800-235-5007 West Jefferson 1447 Mt lefferson Road 336-219-0001 •2 year, Skyline Telephone West leflerson 336-877-13S0 Adents T&D Satellite Tony Lyall 336-846-3601 on ipi.ii'fwl ',itr pi-in Certain restrictions jpplv Ask tot riH.iils. �Thursday, July 21 Friday, July 22, 200S por This week in local sports ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6-8 p.m.) Rec Softball Tourney @ Ashe Park (7-9 p.m.) Summer Bowling League (7:30-9:30 p.m.) Husky Football offensive workout (5:30-8 p.m.) Friday, July 22 Husky Football makeup workout (8-10:30 a.m.) Saturday, July 23 Junior Bowling League @ Cardinal Lanes E-mail us: EditoriaierJt-rfrrsonPoHf.com Soccer camp attracts wide age range •jf -,V * w ¥ > . 1mA Photos by Shane Hopkins This week's soccer camp, led by Husky Head Coach Richard Gill, attracted a wide range of players to the high school. The campers (top left) ranged from beginners to seasoned middle schoolers. Above: it took just the right stance (and holding her tongue right), but this player managed to win the ball from an older, taller girl. At upper right, a future Husky star handles the ball on the field, while (below) Mariah Richardson prepares to kick one away. Baseball teams top Greyhounds Sports briefs Husky Football Workout Schedule Friday July 22, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up Monday July 25, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense Tuesday July 26, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense Wednesday July 27, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense Thursday July 28, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense Friday July 29, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up Athletic shoe rep coming to ACHS On Thursday, July 28, from 2:30-6:00 p.m., a repre­ sentative from New Balance (athletic shoes) in WinstonSalem will be in the ACHS commons area next to the gym. Athletes (or anyone else) of any age wanting to save themselves a trip down the mountain to shop for shoes can come by and get fitted up for their individual sport and style, and shoes will be available for purchase on site. Remaining Junior Tennis League Dates Monday Photos by Shane Hopkins While the bigger boys and girls worked out at the high school, the 3-4 four year old soccer team players were getting ready for their upcoming season. At left, Tafton Baker practices his ball handling. At right, Bridgette Shatley gets ready to pass the ball down the field. July 26 10 am-12 pm Wednesday July 28 10 am-12 pm *July 28: Ice cream party & t-shirts after lessons! �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS/ LIGHTERSIDE Play Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS STAN SMITH S TENNIS CLASS POSITION IOWIUC LELftVINO , VCXJtV HANDS IN THEIR NORMAL. AOORfeSS POSITION. 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It's important to get your racket back immediately since you will have little time to react P I TWR* YOU HE FAOM THE L£VS BAAO OF A STWGAAV *HX. «VNG IN FRESH WATER, YOU MAY RAYS BELONG TO THE GROUP OP PISH KNOWN AS EIA5AVBRANCH6, BECACSE THEIR SKEIET0N6 ARE MATE Of CARTILAGE NOT BONE, EVOLVING FROM THEIR SHAAK FOREBEARS ABOUT 700 AVLLON YEARS AGO RAY# FEEP MAINLY ON TX BOTTOM ANT ARE HARP TO SEE WHEN HALF-BURLEP ON THE SANPY FLOCR—ORAG YOUR FEET WHEN WALKING. IT MIGHT FRIGHTEN THEM AWAY IF YOU STEP ON A STINGRAY, THE VENOMOUS BARB ON ITS TAIL CAN INFLICT A PAINFUL ANP SOMETIMES SERIOUS WOUNP THE Jefferson Post DECK NASCAR OBSERVATION t Wim The mother's heart is the child's ' schoolroom. Dave Ashley is the winner for this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Dave correctly chose the race winner, Tony Stewart, and guessed closest to the avg. speed of 102.608mph with a guess of I02.450mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! ©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved Salome's Stars Week of July 25 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all the facts. Turn it off; and tune in to what you need to hear. It could make all the difference this week. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answer to a vital ques­ tion involving financial matters might take longer than you'd ex­ pected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your good sense to see what might really be driving a col­ league's work-place agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind might once again turn out to be a good thing. True, most of your co-workers might not like the delay, but as before, they might appreciate what follows from it LEO (July 23 to August 22) You revel in golden opportunities this week. One cautionary note, though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glitter before you make a choice. Someone you trust can help. VIRGO (August 23 to Septem­ ber 22) Marriage is important this week, as are other partnerships. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead, try to steer a path between emotion and com­ mon sense. LIBRA (September 23 to Oc­ tober 22) Dealing with someone who has let you down is never easy. But the sooner you're able to clear up this problem, the sooner other problems can be successfully han­ dled. SCORPIO (October 23 to No­ vember 21) A "friend" who is will­ ing to bend the rules to gain an ad­ vantage for both of you is no friend. Reject the offer and stay on your usual straight and narrow path. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)After all the effort you've been putting in both on the job and for friends and family, it's a good time to indulge your own needs. The weekend could bring a pleasant surprise. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might want to do something new this weekend. BE READY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT! Standby Generator Ready To Go! Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, and then do it, or come up with the closest practical alter­ native. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your good deeds bring you the appreciation you so well deserve. But, once again, be careful of those who might want to exploit your generous nature for their own purposes. PISCES (Tfebruary 19 to March 20) Trolling for compliments isn't necessary. You earned them, and you'll get them. Concentrate this week on moving ahead into the next phase of your program. BORN THIS WEEK Meeting new people usually means you're making new friends. 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Spend your time enjoying what you've planted instead of taking care of it. For more information on the EzGro system, visit www. TheEzGro.com or call (800) 651-1701. Courtesy of ARA Content You don't need a plot of land to enjoy the fruits of your labor As days warm and mailboxes burst with garden catalogs, many people be­ gin to find their green thumbs itching to play in the dirt. But if you're one of the countless people for whom a full-fledged garden isn't a possibility, you don't have to give up the vision of bountiful blooms and fresh produce. There are options available to provide everyone with a way to grow. Folks with limited space or mo­ bility -- or those who want the beauty and benefits without the hours of work - are discover­ ing the many different types of container gardening. Once reserved for apartment dwellers only, container gardening can now work for every lifestyle, as more and more people are discovering. If you're looking for a way to grow vegetables, flowers or herbs without all the tilling, weeding and pest control and without tearing up large por­ tions of your yard, consider a self-contained growing system that takes up almost no space and needs very little mainte­ nance. A multi-pot system, like the American-made EzGro kit, allows gardeners to cultivate up to 20 plants in only a few feet of space. These complete kits provide everything you need o start growinn. including an easy-to-assemble plant lower; durable, specially designed pots; and growing medium and plant food for lush, bountiful harvests. The structure allows the plants to be rotated for optimal sunlight exposure. Two models -- one for securing directly into the ground and another designed for terraces, patios or indoor spaces — let everyone exercise their green thumb. Because of EzGro's unique configuration, gardeners can enjoy a huge variety of plants not normally grown in pots. By using the special planting medium instead of soil, plants get the full benefit of water and nutrients, without danger of over- or under-watering. Most garden vegetables, including peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, green onions and peas, grow to their full potential, even doubling their yield, out of the reach of pests and unbothered by weeds. And harvesting is easier as well, without bending, stooping or digging. Containers can also create a welcoming entry way. Filled with trailing vines and colorful blooms, baskets and decorative pots arc easy to care for and provide a punch of color at your door. Choose large, shallow bas­ kets on either side of a doorway, or place a half-round basket against a gate or fence. Use an EzGro for a cascade of flowers along walkways. Stagger pots of varying sizes along your front steps or create a grouping to define your backyard patio. 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Jefferson Mortgage I Real Estate (or Your World s/?e FRIDAY, IULV 22, 2005 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED ,M and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity www.ashocountyroalostato.com #943. CLAY BANK ROAD - Solid 2BR/1BA. furnished home. New well, bold stream in back, paved road frontage, covered porch and deck. $64,900. #905. WEST JEFFERSON AREA- Solid 2BR/1BA home, deck, covered porch, excellent location. 3+/- acres. Reduced lo $+9,900 sm$ V V '. Iff 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC #918. STAGGS CREEK - Charming 3BR/2BA douhlcwidc In excellent condition. Offers private country selling with pastoral views, brick foundation, wrap-around deck, paved drive and much more. $79,900. MLS (Downtown West Jefferson) www.AsheCountvRealEstate.com 336-246-6348 / 800-729-0735 • -'T .. STONEBRIDGE LOG CABIN! Listen to the sounds of the mountain stream from the covered porches of this 3BR/3BA Stonebridge log cabin with loft area, wood firs, stone fpl. full finished bsmt, covered porches, deck & located in a peaceful wooded setting. $325,000 D118 132302. LAUREL SPRINGS AREA - Well kept 3B/1BA. ranch style, home in country setting. Nicely landscaped, small stream, covered front porch, one level living & outbuilding. $82,500. Ik COZY MOUNTAIN RETREAT! This 2BR/1BA cottage with fireplace, private screened porch, deck and common lake access is perfect for a weekend in the mountains. $98,000 II156 132102. SINGLE WIDE ON RIPSHIN - 5BR/2BA mobile home with addition, long range mountain views, and large garage building. Small mobile w/addition also on property. $72,000. COZY MOUNTAIN RETREAT WITH VIEWS IN BIG TREE! 3BR/2BA cabin with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, wood floors, loft, covered porches, wooded setting and long-range views. (Broker Interest) $279,000 M110B WELL MAINTAINED HOME CLOSEIN WITH VIEWS! 3BR/2BA low maintenance home with covered front porch, fenced yard. 2-car detached garage with bonus room located closc-in with nice views. $197,500 Z105 h • CHARMING OLDER FARMHOUSE IN PEACEFUL SETTING! 3BR/1BA farmhouse with 2-bants. fenced pasture, small mountain stream and located on 1.6 acres with good year round access and convenient to Ashe County airport, Jefferson & West Jefferson. Good project or investment property. $96,000 Ml 19 LOG CABIN ON 2i ACRES JUST OFF THE PARKWAY WITH VIEWS! 3BR/3BA log cabin with wood floors, 2-stone fireplaces, exposed beams, full finished basement with garage, covered porch, deck and located on 2.5 acres with panoramic long-range views. $479,000 O107 CALL US FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ON FRIDAYS! 2 Columns x 3 Inches ONLY $20. Call or come by and see "Peggy about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 iinimum One Month Commitment I real estate or related businesses Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run 9 " lU _ 132311. WEST MILL CREEK - Privacy plus with this roomy 4BR/2.5BA brick home located on 40+/- acres with creek, springs, and large bam in good condition. Also large dog kennel. $325,000. 132309. PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY - Cottage is cozy, very private, featuring IBR/IBA, gas FP & deck. Located within walking distance of the New River and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. $132,500. #946. JUST LISTED! Beautiful 22+ acre parcel with large trout pond $147,900. Perfect for that private get-a-way. Springs, stream, large hardwoods, seclusion & great access. More land available! #956. JUST LISTED! CRESTON AREA, ASHE CO.- 55+/- acres that is one of the most beautiful tracts this agency has ever listed' $299,900. Lots of level meadowland. trout stream through property, high ridges with panoramic views, surrounded by beautiful farms SEE THIS.'! #911. ONE OF ASHE COUNTY'S BEST BUYS! - Only a few minutes out of Jefferson. Nice 4BR/I.SBA brick A frame home w/completc IBR/IBA apt. on bsmt. level. Enclosed pool & more. Only $135,000. #968. JUST LISTED! - Beautiful 43.54 acres with grape vineyard in progress $498,000 Land offers gently rolling topo with fantastic views into Virginia & Bccch Mtn. in Avery Co. numerous springs and building sites. Also great pond site. YOU MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! #969. JUST LISTED! SHATLEY SPRINGS AREA Beautiful brick ranch style home w/completc 1 BR apartment on bsmt. level $199,900. Upper has 3BR/1.5BA, Ig LR w/fireplacc. Ig den with built in't, I 4 ace tract with garage & woodworking shop. (All shop tools & equip., may be purchased separately. See this lovely home! #881. JUST OUT OF LANSING! Charming 7.73 acre horse farm for only $179,900. Offers 131810. NEAR GRAYSON HIGHLANDS PARK - View this back woods home within a short distance of the park. Beautiful mountain views, pnvate and wooded. Features 6.5 acres w/long road frontage, older 2BR/IBA mobile home and an outbuilding makes this a nice location for a vacation get away. $62,500. Land Listings; 131835 & 131836. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! - Entertain & relax on sun or covered porch viewing mtn. vistas, pond, fircpit, gazebo w/hot tub for total mtn. enjoyment. All wood interior, por­ celain tiled kitchen countertops. quality landscaping and two homes for the price of one. Second one is 600 sq. ft. rustic home with IBR/IBA, w/maple fireplace mantle, views of mountains and lots of charm $249,900. 131928. FABULOUS LONG RANGE VIEWS - From North or South orientation or build in SW area on this 5.29 acre tract. (Tract 5) These tracts are truly special. Surveyed and road in place. Purchase w/tract 3 for a real country estate. $62,769. 131930. STUPENDOUS. ASTONISHING & INCREDIBLE - Long range views from this 12.22 acre tract! (Tract 6) Ridge of apx. 3 acres makes a wonderful one of a kind home/estate site. Truly panoramic views! $145,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION Of THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21heritagcrealty.com (as created by Fastraasit Communicalioas) beautiful 100 year old farm house with 10' ceilings. 5BR/IBA. formal dining room and fireplace. Horse bam. stream and more! #903. NEW LISTING! CRESTON AREA- 30.2 acres with long frontage on Tennessee border for only $89,900. All wooded with stream, state road frontage, tremendous views from higher elevations. A GREAT BUY! #918. STAGGS CREF.K AREA! Charming 3BR/2BA doublewide in excellent condition. Offers private country setting with pastoral views, brick foundation. wTap-around deck, paved drive and much more' $79,900 FIRM. #919. FLEETWOOD AREA- 3.2 acre mint farm, only $149.900.3BR/2BA. DW mobile home w/numerous additions. Large 4-car detached garage could easily convert into horse bam. Land nearly cleared. #953. BIG WINDFALL! 5 tracts with long range views. 10 to 14+ acres Priced $35,000 lo $52,500. #953-A. BIG WINDFALL AREA! 11.850 acre tract. Building sites with views. Pnvate with good access. $41,500. #936. CRUMPLER. 1.17 acres. Paved road frontage, well on property, stream, mobile homes permitted. $22,000. This Is only a few of our select listings. Call our office for a complete list of homes, farms, acreage & river front parcels. u'-ihnllai' • .flnlniinnt luuai weosne. ....... www.ncminreany.com email. DonureanyiffSKyDesLCom Looking For a Log Cabin? Residential Wiring & Rewiring Specializing in ( iislom Homes, Log Cabiimtid More! Rig and Lit tie Jobs! .Call today for a PHEE Estimate! Rich McCarl# Cell:JB36-977-3223 v Home: 336-»77-26«4 LET US ASSIST YOU! AS AN EXCLUSIVE BUYER S AGENT NO FEES!! WE SAVE YOU TIME A N D MONEY!! PARKWAY PROPERTIES [ H 13290 Hwy 221 South • Fleetwood, NC Phone: 336-877-9696 • Cell: 336-977-0467 bob@parkway-propcrties.com • www.parkway-propcrtics.com �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Tta u > antennae PflEUS ©I? TffflG m i Jfertl Anls art social insects that live and work together in large groups. Ants hate lw« heiit antennae on lop of their heads. The Antennae are used to taste, touch and smell. An ant is helpless if its antennae are damaged. Ants have sen strong jaws that are used for digging compound eye and for getting food. Ants are found all over the world, except for the North and South poles. Ants Iniild different kinds of homes. Some ants live in trees. Some build nests in wood or under leaves. Others burrow under roeks. It is common for ants to dig homes in the dirt. Some dig underground tunnels and rooms in the dirt. Others build large anthills that look like tall mounds of dirt. Anls live in groups called colonics. There are three different groups of anls in a colon)—the queen ants, the workers and the males. Kath ant in the colon) has a special job. The queen ants are the largest females. Their only job is to lav eggs. I he worker anls are usuallv females that do not lav eggs. The workers have many jobs. Some workers are nursery ants that care for the eggs. Other workers are soldier anls that guard the nest. Male ants live in the nest only at certain times. Their job is to mate w itli the Queen ant. ^ m ^ cm m m b s 1. W h ya r eanlscalledsocial insects? 2. Ants have two bent 3. Ants use their jaws for 4. W here do ants NOT live? After mating, the male ants soon die. 1. tarsus e@a®Q0(i£ on top oft heir heads. and for getting food. Label Ihe ant in the colony below that is a nursery anl. Label the soldier ant. 2. What are Ihe three different groups of ants living in an anl colony? ttiwm -Help the ants find the words below and circle them horizontal, vertical and diagonal. 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Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Riverview Community Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Personal Protective Equipment 1 Hour Credit in Categories: ABGHIKLMNOTDX 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pasture Weed Management 1 Hour Credit in Categories: NODX Carolyn Shepherd, Extension Agent, is shown testing a canner lid. Canner testing a success 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. "V" Training The canning season is here. Lids, lids and more lids, old and new from pressure canners arrived at Cooperative Call Cooperative Extension Extension, where they were checked for accuracy earlier to register 219-2650 this month. The idea of can­ ning food may seem old fash­ ion, but in Ashe County there is a renewed interest in grow­ ing and preserving food. "Canner lids with clock face dials should be checked every year," said Carolyn Shepherd, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences. "Accurate gauges and following the most up-todate processing instructions assures that food will be at its highest quality and safe Families in the agriculture properly prepared or thor­ to eat. Most of the newer pres­ business understand how oughly cooked. It's important children are often involved in to keep children away from sure canners have a weighted the day-to-day operations of areas that are unsanitary, gauge instead of a clock face dial, which does not need to the farm. Whether they're old and to strictly monitor food be checked for accuracy. Dial enough to participate in the preparation to avoid foodgauges can become inaccu­ work or just eager, observ­ borne illnesses. rate over time. ers, it's important to safe­ Livestock and other farm "The age of the dial doesn't guard children's health and animals also present another necessarily mean anything," well being when they're sur­ danger. Young children not said Shepherd. "Newer gaug­ rounded by the daily rigors of Skilled in handling these ani­ es have needed to be replaced. farm life. mals could be trampled on, The only way to know for Everyday, rural children bit by or struck by them, sure is to have the gauge are exposed to health risks especially if they are larger checked. Thirteen pounds unique to the rural environ­ in size. Carefully monitor pressure is recommended Fifteen ment. According to Farm children's activities around for Ashe County. Safety 4 Just Kids, more animals to prevent these pounds pressure is recom­ mended with weighted gauge than 2 million youths under kinds of injuries. the age of 20 are potentially * Water dangers: Most canners for Ashe County." Why bother with using a exposed to farm safety haz­ of rural America's drinking ards each year. And it's not water comes from groundwa­ pressure canner? Low acid all about tractor accidents. ter because it is too difficult foods such as vegetables and There are many potential to pipe into town water sup­ meat need to be heated to a temperature of 240 degrees hazards lurking in a rural plies. Therefore, safeguard and held for a specific time environment. Here's a look at against water contamination to kill dangerous bacte­ to prevent it from harming some of them: ria spores and their toxins. * Sun dangers: Spending your children. Keep animal When the steam inside the many hours outdoors with­ waste products, fertilizers out proper skin protection is and insect repellents away a great danger. Skin cancer from areas that flow into is the most common form underground wells. of cancer, and it's prevalent * Ergonomic dangers: among outdoor workers. Although it may not be your Limit your child's sun expo­ first area of consideration sure and protect his skin when dealing with farm safe­ from the sun's rays while he's ty, ergonomics is an impor­ doing farm chores or play­ tant issue to consider. Heavy ing in the yard with a hat or improper lifting at an and sunscreen. Also be aware early age can affect children that sun exposure can lead as they get older. Be mindful to heat exhaustion or dehy­ of repetitive tasks or heavy dration. Make sure breaks lifting that can be detrimen­ are regularly scheduled, and tal to children. there are plenty of fluids * Driving dangers: There available, like water, juice or is a perception that country sports drinks. driving poses less risk for * Eye dangers: Farm equip­ drivers than driving in urban ment, chemical products and areas. Therefore, many driv­ other agents present in the ing injuries occur on coun­ farm environment have the try roads from lack of seatpotential to be hazardous to belt use in cars and on farm the eyes. Children need to be equipment. Properly educate taught how and when to use children about car and farm eye-protection equipment. vehicle safety, no matter * Animal dangers: where they are being driven. Livestock can pass pathogens Parents: Don't allow under­ to humans through direct age, unlicensed children to and indirect contact. E-coli, operate vehicles. It could be salmonella, and other infec­ dangerous to the child and tious diseases can be present to others who may encounter in manure and passed on the inexperienced driver on in meats that haven't been the road. 2 Credit Hours for Private Applicators Tyler Rash wins at Livestock Show Tyler Rash, son of Eddie and Darby Rash, was the Grand Champion Winner in the Meat Goat Doe class at the recent Livestock Show held during Christmas in July. 41 boys and girls from Ashe, Alleghany, Yadkin, Stokes, Rutherford and Grayson,VA counties as well as South Carolina and Arizona partici­ pated in the two day show sponsored by the Ashe County Cattlemen's Association, Mountain Farm Credit and North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center. North Carolina State University andNorthCarolina A&T State University com­ mit themselves to positive action to secure equal oppor­ tunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disabil­ ity. In addition, the two uni­ versities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.Congratulations to all of the boys and girls who participated. Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for July 18, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Goats Price Range 20.00 - 20.00 Cow/Calf pairs by the Head 860.00 - 880.00 Cows by the Head -325.00 - 685.00 Cows Cows Cows Cows 500 - 595 800 - 895 900 - 995 1000 - 1095 1100 - 1195 1200 - 1295 1300 - 1395 1400 -1495 42.00 - 42.00 55.00 - 55.00 43.50 - 60.50 54.00 - 57.00 49.00 - 59.50 30.00 - 59.00 48.00 - 58.00 50.50 - 50.50 Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 150.00 - 150.00 120.00 - 120.00 106.00 - 120.00 100.00 - 108.00 90.00 - 101.00 105.25 - 105.25 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 100 -195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 900 - 995 166.00 - 166.00 88.00 - 142.00 96.00 -135.00 76.00 - 109.00 60.00 - 100.50 97.00 - 101.00 94.50 - 94.50 79.50 - 79.50 Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls 100 - 195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 1500 - 1595 1700 - 1795 1800 -1895 150.00 - 182.00 102.00 - 154.00 60.00 - 143.00 70.00 - 122.00 82.00- 115.00 69.00 - 96.00 93.50 - 93.50 62.50 - 62.50 71.50-71.50 67.00 - 67.00 Cows Cows Cows CoW8 For kids' sake: don't take farm safety lighdy pressure canner is pressur­ ized, the temperature inside of the canner will reach 240 degrees, unlike a boiling water bath which reaches about 209 degrees because of the higher altitude of Ashe County. High acid foods can be processed in a boiling water bath, while low acid foods need a higher temperature to kill the spores that can grow in a sealed jar. The bacteria, Clostridium botulism have spores that can survive hours of boiling in a water bath. However, these spores are destroyed within a reason­ able amount of time inside of a pressure canner. "Cases of botulism poison­ ing are usually the result of improper home canning," said Shepherd. "Symptoms include difficulty speaking and swallowing, paralysis and even death. This is why it is really important to use the recommended processing time and pressure." For more information contact North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at (336) 2192650. North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race,color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Ashe Animal Control is having an adoption day at Wal-Mart this weekend. It will be held Saturday, July 23 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. NEW EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM 7:30PM / FRIDAY 7:30AM 3:30PM / SATURDAYS 8:00AM NOON Yes, We Can See You Buy a Jar Candle and Get Tealights Free! at Jefferson Rent-All I Blue Sky The simple v wetewio io » sumrnr morning. captured m Ms sp*Mmg oremc Wand ol dean dear notes MEDICAL associates C A R I N G H A N D S - C A R I N G H E A R T S We Also Have Other Gattz Home Deccr Items Get All Your Party Supplies at >l£ Jefferson Rent-All 336-846-8136 151 Medical Park Drive Jefferson, NC 336-246-7161 www.AsheMedical.com 427 S. Main St. • Jefferson �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy 40-Lost & Found 140-Help Wanted MISSING Male Lab from residence on Hwy 163. Wearing leather collar with Gold Plate. Answers to Lucas. Reward offered. Contact 336-846-9233 or 336-877-9666 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com RUBBER STAMPING & SCRAPBOOKING CROP Sat. July 23 To reserve a seat or more information contact: Carolyn 336-982-9324 100-General Services Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted 30-Special Notices A non-profit mental If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, tinanclat status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ot t6 living with parents ot legal custodians, t pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news-, paper wIII not knowingly accept any advertising lor legal estate which la In violation ot the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Tho toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired Is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run Call 846-7164 80-Places to Go STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax. (336) 846-7165 for 2 weeks. Rufus disappeared from his home near Saddle Gap In the Buffalo area of Ashe County around noon on July 5, 2005 and is very much missed by all of his two-footed and four-footed fami­ ly. He Is a friendly, two year old, 40pound Chow-Golden Retriever mix. His collar is red and white paisley with a rabies tag. If found, PLEASE call 336-877-3330. health organization is accepting resumes for the following positions: a FT Program Manager and a PT Relief Technical level staff member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Manager's position requires a 4-year degree, preferred in a Human Services Field. All positions prefer experience working with SPMI Adults. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC, Att:: Tammy, 407 N. College Street, Morganton, NC 28655 CNA I or II to provide one on one care to clients with disabilities. Requires high school diploma/GED and North Carolina CNA certification. Please call HomeCare Manage­ ment Corporation toll free 888-878-5199 or 828-264-1021 to request an application, or fax resume to 828-264-0755 Seeking people willing to share memories or knowledge of Appalachian Doctors between 1918-1945. $20 per hour, email david.patteson @ richmond.edu or Call David @ 804-586-7689 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES This position involves the overall administration of a notfor-profit MR/DD provider agency consisting of 2 DDA group homes, an apartment building, a day program and restaurant, a supported community living program, and the administrative offices. A full job description may be picked up at the Administrative Office at 514 McConnell St. in Jefferson. Minimum Require­ ments: Bachelor's degree in a human service field, and 5 years' related experience. Applicants should turn in completed NC State application (which can be picked up at the NCESC), resume and 3 letters of reference. Call 336-846-4491 for more information. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR I (Position #743-40- 1608) Open until filled. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Ashe County. Duties: Position will provide case management working with a caseload of adults with mental illness, function as the lead case manager and providing supervision to one of the case managers. Usual working hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, but job will require evening and weekend hours as needed. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field and two years experience in the techniques ot counseling/therapy, case management, or group work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary grade (66)/Typical hiring range: $31,322$35,868. Submit state application and copy of college transcrlpt(s) to: Ashe County Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Rd., Unit 5, Jefferson NC 28640. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Part- l inie Employment Opportunity Shatley Springs Jewelry and Gifts 407 Shatley Springs Rd Crumpler, NC 140-Help Wanted LINCARE, INC. Take advantage of a great opportunity for an entry-level position with a National Company. Lincare, Inc., a National leader in Home Oxygen and Durable Medical Equipment, is growing in the Ashe and Alleghany areas and is now accepting applications for a Service Representative 140-Help Wanted Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! TEACHER SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES An opening is available for a teacher to administer Summit's adult education program. A job description can be picked up at Summit's office at 514 McConnell St., Jefferson. A Bachelor's degree an teaching experience required. Applicants should turn in a completed State application (which can be picked up at the NCESC), resume and 3 letters of reference. Call 336-846-4491 for more information. to do home delivery and set-up of. equipment. Must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record, and are required to obtain a minimum of class C CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement upon the offer of employment. This is a Full Time Permanent position, 8am-5pm, M-F, with occasional Training and Support evening and weekend Specialist on-call rotation. Requirements: Excellent benefits are Bachelors Degree in available, including Early Childhood 401K, paid vacation Education or related and medical, vision, . field Prefer experience and dental insurances. in childcare setting. Applications will be Responsibilities: accepted provision of training Tuesdays-Thu rsdays and technical 9am-4pm assistance to area child at the Lincare office, care providers. Open 203 North Main Street, until filled. Jefferson, NC. Submit r6sum6 to: Phone # 336-246-4944 Ashe CCR&R Fax #: 336-246-2637. 62 Ashe Central School Rd Margate Health & Jefferson , NC 28640 Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 RN Position Available Supervisory Skills & knowledge of MDS/PPS required Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk Interviews by appointment 235-Christmas Trees 210 and 300 Gallon Nurse Tanks. $100 each. 6 Ft. Pole Pruner $25 Leg Guards $10 each 18 Ft Gooseneck $1300 (276) 655-4637 260-Garage/Yard Sales 2-FAMILY YARD SALE Contact: DON Ext.228 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 Ful-time CNA position 11-7 shift Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext.228 SAT. JULY 23rd 7am- ? 1st one this year. Kids clothes, toys, 175 sq ft of hardwood flooring, table saw and much LOCATION 166 Oak Grove Cir­ cle behind Pizza Hut. Home of Keith & Tammy Jordan. CNA/CNA II POSITIONS AVAILABLE Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk. Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 Having a Yard Sale? Call Today 8467164 6 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 23 7AM Youth bicycle, TV stand, car seat, girl's preteen clothes & lots more. LOCATION Ashe County Health Dept. 413 McConnell St. Jefferson. FIRST TIME YARD SALE SAT. JULY 23rd 8am-1pm Lots of Stuff! LOCATION Oscar Day Road (just off Wade Bare Road) in Jefferson. Watch for signs. GARAGE SALE Jeannie Scott will hold a garage sale on SAT. July 23 8AM-3PM Items include: Women's designer clothes (size 6 &8), Jewelry, Bedspreads, Luggage, Golf clubs & Bag, Toys including: Nitendo 64 w/ 11 games & Playstation 2 Games, Sofa/2 chairs with ottoman (Burgandy) LOCATION From WJ take 221 toward Boone-turn right onto Liberty Grove Church Rd past Cline Church Nursery/Scott Bros. Bldg. Go approx. 2 miles to Metal Bldg. on Right. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 260-Garage/Yard Sales MOVING SALE SAT, JULY 23rd 7 a.m.-10 a.m. RAIN or SHINE! 300- Miscellaneous Hot Tub For Sale!!! YARD SALES Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Advertise your yard sale in this space. Many household items for sale including kitchen tools, decorative items, stuffed animals, Christmas, clothes, framed pictures, 2 computer desks and more. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am LOCATION 144 Beau Drive, West Jefferson. Take Beaver Creek School Road to Blair Road, then to Beau Drive- Look for signs. Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE SAT, JULY 23rd 7:30 a.m.- until LOCATION Sherrie Hodges' office (across from the Post Office in Jefferson) Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info.. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . TWO FAMILY GARAGE/MOVING SALE SAT. JULY 23 300Miscellaneous 8:00-12:00 BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Sectional sofa, dressers, desk, clothes, washer-dryer. LOCATION 298 Clear View Ridge Rd. Crumpler 982-4701 CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 YARD SALE FRIDAY ONLY! JULY 22nd RAIN OR SHINE 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980'sto now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss.Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 FOR SALE: 5QFTUB3QQ+ NEW CONDITION! HUGE 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. JULY 23 7AM-UNTIL Baby girl clohtes 0-3T, Mens, Womens, and children's clothes, Toys, Double Stroller, Bouncy seat, exer-saucer and much more. LOCATION Right off of Idlewild Road on Park Vista Rd. Fourth Driveway on the right. kVilzlitcflR: more. Watch for signs Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 260-Garage/Yard Sales Glassware, girls clothes, size 8-10, small womens/girls shoes, housewares, and much more. LOCATION 1 mile past Ashelawn, Brick house on left, Hwy 221N at intersection of Greensboro Rd and • KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only S5.95 each Capacity: 1 to 6 people 6 1/2 feet wide, 27 inches deep, used 4 times, purchase price: $4,061 asking price: $1900 CAN DELIVER Contact: Earl D. Marmie 330-Pets Did you know that if ' you are giving away 336-982-9009 an animal or item , FOR SALE: Scroll Saw with Attachments & stand (like new); 48" sander with stand; Baker's Rack (New, Still in Box) and misc. Other items. Call 336-982-4183 you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for before 221. 9:00 P.M. more information ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB OPENING REGISTERED NURSE Wilkes Community College Dean oi Instruction For more information contact (336) 8386421 or 838-6172 or 838-6422 Blue Ridge Golf Car and Utility Vehicles, Inc. Full Time with Benefits • 7pm - 7am Shift **Signing Bonus** Call 336-372-3226 www.amhsparta.org Equal Opportunity Employer HIGHLANDS CONTRACTING. L.L.C. AND D.L. RICHARDSON CONSTRUCTION. COMPANY ALL EXCAVATING AND GRADING. INSURED; CLASS A CONTRACTORS LICENSE #270509I142A - VA. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL • PARKING LOTS • SUBDIVISIONS • DRIVEWAYS • ROADS • SITE WORK - CLEARING • SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS • WATERLINES INSTALLED INSTALLED • SNOW REMOVAL Apply in Person (Mon - Fri) Contact Janie Williams, General Manager; A Resume is an Advantage! PLEASE JOIN Needs Golf Car Technicians We Will Train • SEWER LINES INSTALLED • BASEMENTS • PONDS • LAND CLEARING • FILL DIRT AND HAULING • LAND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INSTALLED HOWEVER, NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE LISTED DESIGNATIONS; CALL FOR OTHER REQUESTS. THE ALLEGHANY DEMOCRATIC PARTY AS WE HONOR ONE OF OUR OWN ON CONGRESSMAN BOB D0UGHT0N DAY Saturday, July 30, 2005 11:00 pm-3:00 pm Doughton Hall, Laurel Springs, NC Doughton Hall was the former home of Congressman Bob, now restored and listed on The National Historic Register. Some of Congressman's notable accomplishments include: As chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he wrote and reported The Social Security Act. He was widely recognized as the father of The Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit his historic home place and enjoy an afternoon of democratic history and fellowship. EVERYONE WELCOME 336.657.0739 for more information No Experience Necessary. Come in to Apply. 310 Beaver Creek Sch Rd West Jefferson, NC TROY SAGE DANNY RICHARDSON PHONE; 276-579-3194 PHONE: 276-579-4862 FAX; 276-579-4534 FAX: 336-246-4041 EMAIL: EMAIL: TROYSAGE@ YAHOO.COM PGFARM@FASTRANSIT.NL �JEFFERSC)N POST P AGE 7 B FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 Classifieds 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment 410-Motorcycles / 430-Rooms, 4-Wheelers Apts., Houses For Rent A.T.V FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew itl Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-384-4352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 MOTORCYCLES/ ATVs/SCOOTERS Cash Paid for Used On and Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs Call Boone Action Cycles 828-297-7400 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 BD/1 BA. In West Jefferson. $400/month. $300 Security Deposit. 336-977-2860 or 336-577-2494 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1 BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 SAWED LOCUST POSTS. 385-9031 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota. 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1995 Chevrolet Blazer This vehicle may be seen at 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, N.C. 1993 Saturn Wagon- this vehicle may be seen at 360 Beech Street, Newland, N.C. Mark envelope "Sealed Bid" and submit to Marion Deni New River Behavioral Healthcare 895 State Farm Rd, Suite 508, Boone, NC 28607. Bids will be opened at 10:00AM, August 04, 2005. New River Behavioral Healthcare reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available itsn For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 APT. FOR RENT 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, with washer & dryer. Appliances furnished. $495 monthly. 1 month rent for deposit required. Close to town. Call 246-7337 Condo For Rent SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 or COLXTRY TRF.ASI:REST Furnished one HOUSE FOR RENT 2 Apartments- 2BR/1BA Mobile Home. 3 Miles North of Jefferson. New Hwy 16. No Pets. 846-7674/ or Cell 877-6872. Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 20 minutes from Boone off Hwy 221 N. 3BR/2BA. Manufactured Double Wide on Brick Foundation, Large Deck, Scenic 3/4 acre. $650/month. Owner/Broker 803-328-0832 For Sale By Owner: House For Rent Lansing area, Quiet/Peaceful in the country with paved road. 3BR- 2 Upstairs, 1 Downstairs, 1 BA, Laundry Rm, W/D, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, microwave, wrap around porch, deck on back. Partially furnished. Prefer couple.Will not be ready until August. 336-384-3564. Little Classifieds... BIG Check out the ads in the Classified section. 3 BR/2 BA, den, living room, screened in porch, 500' deck, fully furnished. $54,995. Home: 910-457-5937 or Cell: 919-619-4475 RESULTS! FOR SALE BY OWNER Jefferson-Sunnyside Park 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower FloorRumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat. .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers MILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION Modular Display: All 2005 Lot Models Must Go !! In Stock the New 2006 Models Are Arriving in July!! No Reasonable Offer Refused... Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Up!! Come and Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$ $ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$ $ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ H) mUJUUiii 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 > Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience In Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Single Wide Special: 14x72 Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof. Energy Efficient...Only $99.00 Bi-Weekly Payment...Hurry Limited Quantity Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Good Credit. Bad Credit. No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Yaur Area, Call George 336-973-2335 WHY RENT????? You Can Buy A Land Home Package With No Money Down Homes Available Already Set Up. Ready YOUR JOB TIME CAN BE YOUR CREDIT TO A NEW HOME. CALL FOR MORE INFOR­ MATION, ASK FOR STEVE. FLEETWOOD HOMES - WILKES­ BORO 336-973-2335 To Move In. Call Kent For Details Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 ie (Quality Engineer I nitnl Chemi-Con has immediate opening for h Quality Engineer at the l.ansing. NC location. This key salaried position reports to the Assistant Plant Manager and requires independent action and a high degree of initiative. Responsibilities include developing, modifying and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating product for precision ami accuracy, working w ith teams in the LEAN Manufacturing concept, working with internal and external ISO auditors and assisting with training of incumbent and new operators. I 'nited Chemi-con offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 4()l(k) savings plan with a company match. Employees Credit Union and in-plaut cafeteria. Salary is negotiable deluding on experience. Applicants should have a BS degree in Quality-related Engineering or equivalent work experience, knowledge of ISO and LEAN Manufacturing and computer skills. Qualified applicants should send resume, salary history and references to NC Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Jefferson. NC 28(>*t0 or email hharlow@chemi-coii.tom by July 29. 2005. United Chemi-Con is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer tZR f-Arotttn* fflnmr H Specializing 'Wfa In Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Logos • Business Lara MuIoch D<iwnil<mn WVnt IrfTrrwHi. NC nsjufc-ms • to s jpii««on av< Brochures • Camera ReaJif Ads 336.384.4352 Nun Th^KX6-f» -S* HKI'Sm I 1 Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 kst mm CA- Waiting For A Deal? Here It Is!! 1620 Sq Ft Home. Quality 2x4 Horton Conduction, One Piece Fiberglass Tubs, Energy Efficient. 5 Yr Warranty $39995!!! Delivered And Set-Up!! Only Two at This Price...No Trade Ins. What A Deal!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Decks • Roofing EXCAVATING SERVICES ^^OLDIHON'S Excavatinc^ • Back Hoe • Small Track Hoe • • Gravel Hauling WLNDANCER * X / A KENNELS ' Excellent Care Lisa C.Jones at Affordable Owner Prices 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 Licensed by NC Dept ot Agriculture DRYWALL HIGH COUNTRY REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTIONI PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 V Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Family atoned and operated! STEVE M. BARKER 1620 Sq Ft. Double Wide, Nice Lot, Nice Home In the Rock Creek Area. Includes Brick Skirting, Porches. Fireplace, Dishwasher, All the Popular Options. Buy Today With No Money Down!!!!!!! Horton Stop Paying Rent. SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION QUALITY WORKAT REASONABLE PRICES UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 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Fri 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Call (336) 2464757. Rental Assis­ tance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Jefferson. 2 BR. 2 BA. no pets. $400.00 month plus sec. dep. 846-3781 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale FHA LOANS: No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!;Limited Cred­ it!! Credit Repair Have A Program For Every­ one To Help Get You Started. Come and See Us or Give Us A Call: Horton Homes of Wil­ kesboro 336-973-7488 500-Mobiie Homes for Sale W/D hookup $500 per month plus deposit Call after 5pm (336) 982-2193 For rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy 16. near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agreement required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext. 7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 * from 3-10p.m. Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. 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Full basement with washer/dryer. Living/Dining Combo with large stone fireplace. 2 covered porches, with deck. Beautiful Views. $150,000. Call 336-246-6205 Take Notice: This is a new case and any attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered by the Court. 1-800-222-6335 ext. 1558 1160-Tree Service Take Notice: The date, time and place of hear­ ing will be mailed by the Clerk upon filing written answer or 40 days from this date of service if no answer is filed. RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. Take Notice: You may attend the termination hearing. This the 15th day of July 2005. Lauren Vaughan Staff Attorney Caldwell County Department of Social Services 1966-H Morganton Blvd. SW Lenoir, NC 28645 1090- Lawn Care LAWN CARE ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! One MqatM Price includes ptioto. 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Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. for Notice of Adoption Of Schedule of Values for 2006 Revaluation The schedules, standards and rules to he used in appraising real property at its market value and use value for the 2006 revaluation have been adopted by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners and are available for public inspection in the Ashe County Assessor's office located in suite 2200 at the Ashe County Courthouse. Any property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards, and rules are invalid may except to the order and appeal therefrom to the Property Tax Commission within 30 (thirty) days of the date when this notice was first published. Keith Little Ashe Countv Assessor S^ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DRIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665^^^^1 . www.southernstatessubaru.com » southernstatessubaru@yahoo.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 16 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-22 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/d50322d7850fcf1930f02d1e4b196177.pdf 36c74599bb1eef862c8fe21ea47ea3cc PDF Text Text Jefferson A • Cheerleaders work out in camp Tuesday page 1B July 26, 2005 • Latest bowling results 50e Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com page 1B • Middle school football signup SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA page 1B SINCE 1925 Volume 80, Issue 59 Town to enforce sign ordinance by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking up the scenery...and the Town of West Jefferson wants to do something about it. The problem seems to be off-premises signs appearing everywhere, and Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen believes it's time the town ordinance was enforced. "It's starting to get out of hand." said McFadyen about the problem of off-premises signs. -We need to deal with it, all the off-premises signs popping up and those that have been there. We have been getting complaints." The town adopted the zon­ ing ordinance in 1979 that basically deals with the per­ mitting of signs, locations such as corner lots, illumi­ nation and elevation. When signs are a certain size and height, the county building code may need to be met. And according to the ordinance, no off-site signs are permit­ ted in residential, highway commercial, or community shopping districts. Existing non-conforming billboards are part of the sit­ uation, but a new state law makes it difficult for a town to have these removed. The new law requires a munici­ pality to pay for an existing billboard to be moved to a comparable location or finan­ cially compensate both the sign owner and the advertis­ er if a billboard is removed, and the compensation is for a three-year period. This could run in the thousands of dol­ lars per sign. The town is still reviewing this new state law. See Signs, page 5A WJ lady turns 100 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Family and friends gath­ ered Sunday afternoon at Jefferson Fire Station to celebrate the 100th birth­ day of Ethel Rose Sexton Richardson. Born in Lansing on July 25, 1905, to William and Rebecca Ham Sexton, Mrs. Richardson has two broth­ ers and three sisters. She married Jones Stacy Rich­ ardson on March 16, 1934, and he passed away on June 30, 1980. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson have four daughters: Pau­ line Brooks, Irene Woodie, Katheleane Keaton, and Ann Oliver; one son, Law­ rence Richardson (de­ ceased); and one foster son, Blair Lambert. Mrs. Richardson lived in Lansing for 88 years before Set Richardson, page 5A Post photo by Linda Burchette Ethel Rose Sexton Richardson of West Jefferson was hon­ ored Sunday at her 100th birthday party. Post photo by Linda Burchette Getting ready for the big moment, the donkey's owner puts on some makeup for the "Kiss the Donkey" contest. West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams received the most votes from donors, earning him the "right" to kiss this critter. Walkers seek cure for cancer Cheers, tears, hugs and lota of brave and smiling faces made up the 2005 Re­ lay For Life Friday and Sat­ urday at Ashe County High School. The event had several highlights this year: the an­ nual Survivor's Walk, with survivors recognized from a couple months to 40 venrs*. a Kiss the Donkey contest with West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams receiving the most votes (vying with County Manager Dan McMil­ lan and Clerk of Court Jerry Roten) to win the right to kiss the donkey; and the luminary service to honor and remem­ ber those who are fighting the battle with cancer and those who have lost the brave fight. Music, great food, children's activities, and bucket rides were also featured as folks came from around the county to participate in the Relay and raise money to fight cancer. In the words of co-chairman and cancer survivor Mickie Jones, "We want a cure!" ^os' Photo by Linda Burchette The Survivor's Walk is always an emotional and special moment In the Relay For Life. Museum, visitor center open at 1904 Courthouse by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor It was a beautiful day, but a small crowd that greeted the 2nd Annual 1904 Court­ house Celebration in Jef­ ferson. Those who gathered, however, epjoyed music, food, crafts, and tours of the old courthouse and temporary museum. And the day was dedicated to the late Dr. Earl "Doc" Hightower whose ef­ forts helped in the preserva­ tion of county memorabilia, the Todd Law Office, and the 1904 Courthouse. Special guests included Sen. John Garwood and Rep. Gene Wilson, and Aaron Whitner representing Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, for a ribbon cutting to official­ ly open the temporary mu­ seum. The museum houses items from the county's past Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com and from the former Vir­ ginia Creeper train that ran between Abingdon, Va., and Ashe County. These items will eventually be housed in the 1904 Courthouse once it is renovated into a museum and visitor's center. Sen. Garwood said he ap­ preciated the county's efforts to preserve the old courthouse. He also praised people's kind­ ness to him when he visits the county. He gave an update on how the state budget process is going, and said he hopes a budget will be approved soon. Rep. Wilson said he has represented the county for 15 years and always thought the courthouse should be saved. It is nice to see the effort being made, he said, and promised to do all he can to get grants in order to help. Aaron Whitner read a let- Post photos by Linda Burchette Cutting the ribbon to officially open the Temporary 1904 Virginia Creeper and Heritage Museum during the 1904 Courthouse Celebration on Saturday, were, from left: Chamber President Cabot Hamilton. Aaron Whitner. County Manager Dan McMillan, 1904 CPO President Lonnie Jones. Jefferson Mayor Dana Tugman. West Jefferson Mayor Dale Baldwin. Rep. Gene Wilson and Sen. John Garwood. Local Boy Scouts raised the flag In front of the courthouse as the crowd said the Pledge of Allegiance and a trio sang the National Anthem. ter from Virginia Foxx saying she was sorry her schedule didn't allow her to attend the celebration, but praised the committee and community for their preservation efforts. The Temporary 1904 Virginia Creeper and Heritage Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-1904. Eledion filings continue in county Tarleton says he will run again McHenry snubs Bush over free trade Filings continue in the county's municipal races. In West Jefferson, where there are three seats on the board of aldermen up for election, five candidates have filed. This includes incumbents Earl McNeill and Grant Price and challengers Haskell McGuire, Jerry McMillan and Stephen Shoemaker. In Jefferson, incumbent aldermen Mark Johnson and Bluferd Eldreth are the only candi­ dates to file. No candidates have filed for office in Lansing. Cullie Tarleton of Blowing Rock made it offi­ cial last week: he will run as a Democrat in the 93rd House District. A retired media executive, TVarleton came close to upsetting veteran incum­ bent Rep. Gene Wilson, R-Watauga, in last year's general election. It is not known whether Wilson. 76, will run for re-election next year. Tarleton made his announcement at the meet­ ing of the West Jefferson Democratic precinct. Approximately 20 people attended the gathering, held July 19. Matilda Phillips of Clemmons, a can­ didate for Congress, was the guest speaker. President George W. Bush paid a visit to fresh­ man Rep. Patrick McHenry's, R-NC, home county of Gaston earlier this month, but the congressman was not there Bush was in town to promote his CAFTA free trade agreement; McHenry chose to be in Lenoir, blasting CAFTA in front of a group of soon-to-belaid off Broyhill Furniture workers. Long a loyal Bush supporter, McHenry pledged to vote against CAFTA Neither party nor partisanship nor my president determine what is best for Western North Carolina," McHenry said �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES William Presley Caudill West Jefferson September 17, 1986 July 16, 2005 Mr. William Presley Caudill, better known as "Will", age 18, of West Jefferson died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Duke University Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Baldwin Community Church by Rev. Tim Roten, Pastor Mark Wiest and Rev. Doug Hardin. Burial followed in the Senter Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. The family received friends on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mr. Caudill was born in Watauga County on Wednesday, September 17, 1986 to Rev. Jimmy Caudill and Linda Church Caudill. He was a student at Ashe County High School and was in percussion of the Husky Vanguard Marching Band. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Linda Caudill, of West Jefferson; two sisters, Crystal Woods of West Jefferson and Channa Caudill, of the home; maternal grandparents, Bill and Mildred Church, of West Jefferson; paternal grandparents, Eva Caudill Houck, of Crumpler;a special friend, Apryl Mahala; one niece and one nephew also survive. You may send your condolences to the family by our website at www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Moravian Falls October 11, 1921 July 17, 2005 Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Osborne Holman, age 83, of Moravian Falls, formerly of Creston, died Sunday night, July 17, 2005 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at V.00 p.m. at Osborne Family Cemetery by Elder Kenneth Clark. The family received friends from 6:008:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs'. Holman was born in Ashe County on Tuesday, October 11, 1921 to the late Alvin & Callie Osborne. She was a ho me maker. She is survived by five sons, Robert Holman, of Chatham, PA, Danny Holman, of Maiden, NC, Roger Holman, of Crumpler, Richard Holman, of West Jefferson and Joseph Holman, of Lansing; five daughters, Shirley Church, of North Wilkesboro, Sherry Birrittier, of San Antonio, Texas, Peggy Holman and Patsy Holman, both of Moravian Falls, NC and Bonnie Roark, of Creston; two brothers, Chester Osborne, of Creston and Ambrose Osborne, of Maryland; a sis­ ter, Lula Ross, of Oxford, PA; twenty-seven grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers were appreciated. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Mary E. Burgess Joseph Earl Taylor Betty Elizabeth Osborne Holman West Jefferson September 6, 1942 July 18, 2005 Mary E. Burgess, age 62 of West Jefferson, NC, died Monday, July 18, 2005 at her residence. Ms. Burgess was born in San Diego, CA on September 6, 1942 to David and Opal King Venn. Ms. Burgess was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Burgess. She was a retired paralegal, vol­ unteered at Ashe Memorial Hospital for 10 years, and served as the secretary for New Beginnings of Ashe County. Ms. Burgess also had worked part-time atSkyland Books in West Jefferson. She was an avid reader, and had a strong interest in World War II history. Ms. Burgess was a very benevolent person, and a friend to everyone who knew her. A memorial service was held Friday, July 22, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Father Patrick Winslow offi­ ciated. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Beginnings of Ashe County, PO Box 381, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ms. Burgess is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Steele and husband, Brad, of Melbourne, FL; one brother, David Venn, Jr. of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Burgess of Melbourne, FL and one granddaughter. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.ashelawn.com Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Pembroke, Va. December 7,1937 July 2, 2005 Joseph Earl Taylor, age 67 of Pembroke, Va. died July 2, 2005 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem, Virginia. He was born December 7, 1937 in Ashe County to Earl and Ina Howell Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by three children, Rick, of Santa Barbara, California, Danny, of Anchorage, Alaska and Susan Huard of Phoenix, Arizona; and two brothers, Jim, of Todd and John, of Monroe, North Carolina. Also surviv­ ing are several nieces, neph­ ews and cousins and an aunt, Cleo Houck, of Pearisburg, Virginia. Mr. Taylor joined the Air Force in 1955 and retired in 1976 with the rank of Tech Sgt. He worked with GentryTaylor Construction in Ashe County for several years after retiring from the military. He also worked in construction in Olympia, Washington for several years before moving back to Virginia in 1998 to be close to family. Arrangements were han­ dled by Simpson Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia. $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE M-ut in, ' lueAiiaq. edUtioMof Pod. Granville Patrick Creston July 22, 1912 July 19, 2005 Granville Patrick, better known as Dee, age 92 of Creston, NC, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Patrick was born July 22, 1912 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late John and Louise Hodge Patrick. In addition to his parents, a son, Howard Patrick, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Darrell Graybeai and Ricky Mitchell officiated. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Thefamily received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Juanita Howell Ball Grassy Creek, NC March 3, 1909 July 22, 2005 Juanita Howell Ball age 96 of Grassy Creek, NC, died Friday, July 22, 2005 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ball was born in Ashe County, NC on March 3,1909 to Abraham and Cora Powers Howell. She attended Little Helton Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Billy Joe Blevins officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Saturday, July 23, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Ball is survived by: two sons, Gerald and David Ball both of Grassy Creek, NC; four daughters, Delphine Blevins of Crumpler, NC, Jacqueline Emerson of Avondale, PA, Charlsie Dolinger of Marion, VA and Barbara Farr of Newark, DE; ten grandchildren, sev­ eral great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchil­ dren, one step grandchild, and several nieces and neph­ ews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, c/o Renea Adams, 372 Oscar Day Rd., Jefferson, NC 28640. Mr. Patrick is survived by: one son, Hermon Patrick of Creston, NC; seven daughters, Ruth Pennington, Marie Dillard, Shirley Bledsoe and Louise Cox all of Creston, NC, Margaret Lyalls of Roaring River, NC, Mary Solana of Elkin, NC and Mae Cooper of Salley, SC and one sister, Myrtle Taylor of Siler City, NC. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 42 great­ grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Ruth Brinegar Powers Rock Hill, South Carolina Died July 22, 2005 Mrs. Ruth Brinegar Powers, age 82 of Rock Hill, South Carolina, died Friday, July 22, 2005 at Piedmont Medical Center. Memorial services were held Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. at Neely's Creek ARP Church with Rev. Lewis Vehaun and Rev. Jan Senneker officiating. Visition followed the memorial services at the church. Interment was held on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Blackburn Cemetery in Lansing, North Carolina. Mrs. Powers was the daugh­ ter of the late William Marion Brinegar and the late Cleo Stuart Brinegar. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she worked with the daycare before her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Judy P. Hinson, of Rock Hill; two brothers, Pete Brinegar of Jefferson, NC and Joe Brinegar of Lake Lure, NC; two sisters, Bobbie Miller of Jefferson, NC and Norma Jones of Columbia, SC; one grandson and two great­ grandchildren also survive. Memorials may be made to Neely's Creek ARP Church, Pipe Organ Fund, 974 Neely's Creek Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 or the American Lung Association of South Carolina; Upstate Region, 11 Brendan Way, B-2, Greenville, SC 29615. Advertise your vehicles for sale in the Jefferson Post classifieds during our special Promotion! • NO EXPERIENCE NECEMARV • FULL •> PART-TIME CLASSES • COL TRAINING • FINANCING AVAILABLE JOS PLACEMENT • ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE, VA ^be^diine U 8:30 CM Monday. wyiAuncj,. Warrensville June 14, 1923 July 20, 2005 Virginia Jones Treadway, age 82 of Warrensville, NC, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Treadway was born June 14, 1923 in Ashe County to the late Moses and Cora Jones Gilley. In addi­ tion to her parents, her hus­ band, Frank Treadway and son. Dale Treadway preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ambrose Jones, Rev. David Lyalls, Rev. Allen Miller and Rev. Jim Greer officiated. Burial followed in the Clint Gilley Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 22 at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Treadway is sur­ vived by: six sons, James and Jed Treadway both of West Jefferson, NC, Terry and Ralph Treadway, both of Todd, NC, Jerry Treadway of Warrensville, NC and Robert Treadway of Creston, NC; three daugh­ ters, Barbara Sheets of Mocksville, NC, Brenda Gordon of Hamptonville, NC and Ruth Hall of Boone, NC; one brother, Hardin Gilley of Warrensville, NC. Also surviving are two special friends, Esther Pennington of Warrensville and Opal Page of West Jefferson, NC. Thirtyeight grandchildren, thirtytwo great-grandchildren and one nephew also survive. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. One Month (8 runs) for • • ubilua/uef Virginia Jones Treadway 1-800-334-1203 "W».•HI «Mr iratUr.coni ^jLJp to 5 line ad. All ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: classified @jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. Gregory Scott Brown West Jefferson November 13, 1952 July 18, 2005 Mr. Gregory Scott Brown, age 52, of West Jefferson, died Monday, July 18, 2005. The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Memorial services were held Ottis O. Miller Chesterfield, Va. May 21, 1929 July 22, 2005 Ottis O. Miller, age 76 of Chesterfield, Va, passed away Friday, July 22 at the Lucy Corr Village Nursing Home in Chesterfield, Va after a tough battle with Zana Mavis Stike Smith Fork, Maryland March 13, 1927 July 18, 2005 Zana Mavis Stike Smith, age 78 of Fork, Maryland, died Monday, July 18, 2005 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Harford County, MD. Mrs. Smith was born March 13, 1927 in Matoaka, West Virginia to the late John and Chloe Phipps Stike. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Howell Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Clyde Smith. You may send email condolences to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. by Rev. Peter Parish at the family residence, 715 Nettle Knob Road in West Jefferson. Mr. Brown was born in Pasadena, California on Thursday, November 13,1952 to Joe and Donna Brown. He was part owner of New River Homes. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Georgescu Brown, of the home; a son, Alin Retezatu and wife Rosy, of Los Angeles, CA; a daughter, Christina Calutoiu and husband Florin, of West Jefferson; his par­ ents, Joe and Donna Brown, of California; a sister, Monica Alkire and husband Mike, of California; six grandchildren; one niece and one nephew also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. cancer & Alzheimer's dis­ ease. Mr. Miller was born May 21, 1929 to O.D. and Ettie S. Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Frances Miller; one son, Steve Miller & wife, Judy; one granddaughter, Lindsay Miller; one step­ daughter, Heather and one sister, Eula Blevins, Jefferson. He is also sur­ vived by two nieces; Linda Osborne of Jefferson, Rita Pruitt of West Jefferson and one nephew, Clayton Severt of West Jefferson; four great nephews, Allen Osborne, Scott Osborne, Roy Day, Jon Severt; two great nieces, Ginny Miller and Christy Harris and one great-great niece, Kaylyn Osborne. Military rites were held at 12:00 noon, July 25th at Bliley Funeral Chippenham Chapel. Burial followed in the Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield, Va. New Beginnings mourns loss New Beginnings mourns the loss of Mary Burgess, a founding member and secretary of New Beginnings. Ms. Burgess, a ten year resident of Ashe County, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2005. Ms. Burgess' skills as a paralegal greatly aided New Beginnings in preparing their Articles of Incorportation as well as the 501 C3 status of a recognized non-profit organization. In addition to her legal skills, Ms. Burgess was always a willing participant in fund raising events sponsored by New Beginnings. Innumberable Ashe County children have benefited because of Ms. Burgess' dedication and willingness to better the lives of the children who are the recipients of New Beginnings services. All who knew Ms. Burgess have nothing but fond memories of this exceptional lady. Breathe...Don't Burn! Smoke from outdoor burning pollutes the air and is unhealthy to breathe. You can be fined for illegal burning. ITS ILLEGAL TO BURN; • Garbage, paper and cardboard • Tires and other rubber products • Building materials, including lumber • Wire, plastics and synthetic materials • Asphalt shingles and heavy oils • Paints, household and agricultural chemicals • Buildings and other structures • Anything when air quality forecast is Code Orange or Red For air quality forecasts, call 1 (888) 784-6224 or visit www.ncair. org. Leaves, branches and other yard trimmings can be burned, if no public pickup is available and you follow DAQ guidelines. Open burning to clear vegetation from land or rights-of-way may be allowed, provided that: • Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads • Fires are at least 1,000 feet away from occupied buildings • Burning is done on the site of origin, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Burn permits issued by the N.C. Division of Forest Resources or other agents do not excuse a person from following air quality rules. For more information, contact: www.ncair.org 1 (877) OPEN BURN 1 (377) 673-6287 Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Air Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4600 (This ad was paid for by a violator of the open burning law.) �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS School system upgrades network to fiber optics WEST JEFFERSON — With the upgrade to a fiberbased Wide Area Network (WAN), Ashe County Schools is laying the groundwork now to ensure that students and teachers will have immediate access to learning opportuni­ ties and resources through the Internet and to other tech­ nologies of the future. The school system worked with SkyLine Membership Corpo­ ration's wholly-owned sub­ sidiary, SkyBest Communi­ cations, on the project, which was completed recently. The road to a more robust network to access the In­ formation Highway started several years ago when the school system first embarked on a plan to build a Wide Area Network. Through a copper-based WAN built by SkyBest, the entire school system—which included five elementary schools, the mid­ dle school, the high school, the alternative school and the central office in Jefferson— could be networked. The cop­ per WAN originally provided each of these locations access to download speeds of up to 2 Mbps (megabytes per second) and upload speeds of up to one Mbps. "The Board of Education has been very proactive in wanting us to have technol­ ogy services, and we feel that broadband will open doors for many future applications and expansions," said Ina Cox, Director of Technology and Personnel with Ashe County Schools. Through the initial WAN project, Ashe has be­ come one of a handful of school systems to have Internet con­ nections in every classroom of every school in the county. There are currently 1,200 computers connected to the county-wide WAN. "Our goal as educators is to prepare students for the future and to be thinkers and learners. Through this technology, you can teach any thing at any moment, and if a child thinks of something and Blevins. "We've been placing fiber into our network since the late 1980s. SkyLine es­ tablished several fiber optic rings to increase capacity and create redundancy, and more recently, we've extended fi­ ber to most of our remote fa­ cilities. The final step in this process is to take fiber to the customer premise and by do­ ing so, we can deliver much greater bandwidths of data, video or other next-step tech­ nologies to the customer," he said. Fiber will provide Sky­ Line and SkyBest customers with access to nearly limit­ less bandwidth and address any new communications of­ ferings or bandwidth needs for many years. "We had a lot of success with the original copper WAN project with the school, so we realized almost immediately that as we plan the build-out of fiber to this area, the school system would benefit greatly by upgrading to fiber," said Brock. "With a large appli­ cation like the school system which encompasses multiple locations, we know that it will always need more capacity," he said. Cox agreed. "As we've grown and as our teachers and students become more in tune to technology, their use of the Internet has increased dramatically," she said. "We were aware of SkyLine's longrange plan involving fiber, and I couldn't think of any other proactive group in the county to deploy such a ser­ vice. Having a company that provides local service and a working relationship in the past were key considerations in our plans for this project. "As the use of and reliance on technology increases for our entire school system, we knew that having immediate technical and service support also would be critical," she said. SkyBest utilized over 50 miles of fiber cable to finalize the WAN project, and also in­ stalled content filtering hard­ server for all seven locations." By having a server-based ap­ plication, students in a com­ puter lab from any school will be able to use the program at the same time. Successmaker, a reading and math assess­ ment and tutorial program is another server-based ap­ plication available to all the schools. From e-mail to video­ conferencing, each school will have equal access to nearly limitless bandwidth. • Administratively, the school system is trying to become less paper-intensive. "Some of our accounting func­ tions for all the schools can now be transmitted electroni­ cally, and the new student management application to be implemented in the fall of 2006 will allow schools to move student transcripts electronically when they transfer from school to school or from the school system to college," Cox said. Other new enhancements will include an electronic, systemwide grade book for the elemen­ tary schools, more classroom Web sites and greater accessi­ bility to home-bound services for injured or critically ill stu­ dents who have to miss school on a limited basis. School Superintendent Donnie Johnson says that technology is making a dra­ matic impact on the quality of education now and in the future. "Over the last several decades, the traditional class­ room had a more controlled environment where students would gather in a room, and the teacher would shut the door and proceed to teach, but now, the door is open to additional ways of reaching students, and the future will include more online instruc­ tion and virtual classrooms," he said. "That's why redun­ dancy and the strength of our network are so essential. In deploying fiber to homes and businesses, SkyBest is do­ ing a lot for the community as a whole to encourage en­ trepreneurs, to bolster our you can open up the world to that child," she said. As more services and in­ structional resources become available through the Inter­ net and as schools need to communicate and exchange information and resources internally, Cox realized that capacity would be an ongoing concern. "We have been able to communicate and share files and programs between the schools that have ben­ efited both teachers and stu­ dents in the classroom," Cox said. "As use of our network increases, so will the need for greater capacity to transfer more data and information." A few months ago, Sky­ Line Chief Technology Of­ ficer Jimmy Blevins and Business Communications Consultant Bill Brock, both of whom worked with the school system on the origi­ nal copper WAN project were discussing SkyLine's current plans to deploy fiber to the premise (FTTP). FTTP is a framework of advanced com­ munications technology that will deliver voice, video and high-speed data services over a single fiber optic line to the customer's location. "Fiber is not new to SkyLine," said aggressive content filtering and virus protection for the schools. Each school has a di­ rect connection to SkyBest's Internet POP (Point of Pres­ ence), and can transmit speeds through this network of up to one Gbps (gigabyte per second), which equals 1,000 Mbps (megabytes per second). "The WAN projects have eliminated any previ­ ous bottleneck challenges by having a direct connection to each school, so now, all schools have basically the same de­ gree of download speeds," said Blevins. The many benefits and savings afforded by a fiberbased WAN include cen­ tralized application serv­ ers which can provide more programs to distribute to all schools, including Publisher, Front Page, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more. "This alone will be a tremendous help to the school system's tech­ nical staff, who previously would have to load programs and do more troubleshooting at all seven locations when students or teachers would have problems opening at­ tachments," Cox said. "Now, as these programs evolve, the updates can be made from the the economic growth of Ashe County in a very positive way," Johnson said. The school system received funding discounts for this project through the E-Rate program. E-rate, also known as the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, provides dis­ counts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications services and Internet access. The Schools and Library Division is an independent not-forprofit corporation established as part of the Telecommuni­ cations Act of 1996 with the express purpose of providing affordable access to advanced telecommunications services for all eligible schools and li­ braries, particularly those in rural and economically disad­ vantaged areas. All telecommunications carriers that provide inter­ state telecommunications services— including SkyLine and SkyBest— are required to contribute to universal service support mechanisms. Contributions are based on the carriers' interstate and in­ trastate end-user telecommu­ nications revenues. Schools, his or her interest is piqued, ware equipment, which offers Photo courtesy of Skyline Bob Calhoun, ACHSTech Specialist, and Data Technician David Holman (center) hook up the high school's new network. Also seen in the picture are (l-r) Amy Walker and Kevin Jones, school tech specialists, and Robbie Farmer, Skyline s Network Operations Manager. libraries, and health care providers as well as residen­ tial and rural customers are the primary universal service beneficiaries. "If it weren't for E-Rate, we would be several years behind in utilizing technology in the classroom," Cox said. The lev­ el of E-Rate discounts is based on a school's or library's level of economic disadvantage and its location in an urban or rural area. A school's level of economic disadvantage is defined by the percentage of its students eligible for either a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program. SkyLine's Bill Brock, who has worked with Cox on both projects, said that Ashe County is one of the most ac­ tive school systems in the re­ gion to apply for these special discounts. "For several years, Ina has been very diligent in the pursuit of E-Rate funds to offset the schools' costs for ba­ sic telecommunications ser­ vices, Internet services and now, the WAN projects." LARGE IVDOOR YARD SALE Saturday, July 30th 6:30 am - ? Narrensville Volunteer Fire Dept. Rain or Shine AJI Proceeds Go To Buy Mew Equipment infrastructure and to effect {htmeinj J J In Suenimf oj JlndSrmtJfmc!! * AUGUST 6,2005 • 8:OOPM UNTIL -(fading Martha and The Mood Swingers Tfte WifmaVannoy Birtfung Center Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. Adirondack Chair Silent Auction • Where the miracle of life is precious. • Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. • Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. • Where new beginnings are possible. All Proceeds v K 'benefit A A > A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone Wifma Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Tickets are HO each and you may purchase them at: Uptown Threads Quilt Gathering Golf Tournament & Barbecue Friday • August 5, 2005 �Public Opinion PAGE 4A "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial China move will affect life here There was a time, not too long ago, when a deci­ sion by the Chinese govern­ ment would have hardly attracted a two-inch notice in our national newspa­ pers. But that was then, and now what happens in China has an enormous potential impact on life in Ashe County. The case in point is last week's decision by China to revalue its currency, the yuan, compared to the U.S. dollar. Until that change, the Chinese had forced the yuan to remain at a low value compared to the dollar. The result was that one dollar could buy a lot of yuans, making Chinese goods attractive to American consumers. The result: China sold $162 bil­ lion more in trade goods to the U.S. last year than it purchased. Now the reasoning of the Bush Administration is this: if the the dollar buys fewer yuan, Chinese-made goods will become more expensive and, hence, less attractive to American con­ sumers. That will spur pro­ duction of American goods, and help bring a better bal­ ance to our international trade. All that follows basic, long-recognized principles of supply and demand that anyone would learn in a first year college economics class. But our present econom­ ic system does not quite follow those classic exam­ ples, and there are poten­ tial dangers on the road to reducing the trade deficit. The first problem is that a considerable amount of the "Chinese" goods we purchase are being made by American companies that have relocated their manufacturing facilities to China. The classic supply and demand models would work better in cases where American companies were attempting to compete with Chinese companies. Instead, many long ago joined them. The real danger is infla­ tion back here at home. Chinese goods will increase in price, even though it will not be a great amount at first. But added to our present inflated oil prices, the cost will be felt by the average consumer, espe­ cially with another heating season around the corner. Inflation—and trying to control it through prime interest rate increases— could further damage our already shaky economy. We do not intend to be prophets of "doom and gloom," and hope that Bush's economic advisers are correct. But the world­ wide economy is a delicate thing, with elements not necessarily factored into the classic economic equa­ tions. Our county and region do not need any more eco­ nomic bad times, or times worse for the average worker than they are now. We hope the federal gov­ ernment will keep that in mind as they tinker with the world economy. Grandmother's voice heard To the Editor: We recently celebrated the Fourth of July. For most it meant food, fireworks, and a festival. For me, it has come to mean much more. Because of my experience regarding the location of a concrete/as­ phalt plant in my neighbor­ hood, I've come to believe that what happened to me could only happen in a coun­ try because of what started long ago on July 4, 1776. Only in a country like America could a small group of citizens organize, obtain information, and sign peti­ tions so their voices could be heard. I want to thank ev­ eryone that rallied together for the protection of personal property and congratulate them on the outcome of their efforts. I also want to thank the various members of the media that investigated our concerns. Each report was fair and accurate and gen­ erated even more questions and calls of support. Finally I want to acknowledge the responsibility demonstrated by our local government offi- TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 KR DAD SA^S ENLVc \V) THE OLD DAWS Tut I LOOK, WHOLfc -ihe.PAPE^'5 ALL white/ I WAS BLACX * U/Hirt AMD TUE^ T>Vt>N'T \VIVENT CD LOTS. UNTIL T\t£ S THIRTIES AND..,. THE Goot> OU> "DAVS Letters to the Editor cials. They listened, tried to make a decision that would benefit the majority, and have even taken steps to enact regulations which will guide our community with future, similar instances. They have proven that they understand their responsibility as a gov­ ernment "for the people." So next year on the Fourth of July, throw another burger on the grill, gasp at the beau­ ty of the fireworks, and savor the sights and sounds of the festival, but let's be thank­ ful everyday that we live in a country where a simple grandmother's voice can be heard. Patsy Miller Jefferson When is a grape not a grape? When it's an apple It's time for another trip into the Far, Far, Far, Far-out World of Free Enter­ prise. Today, Spaceship Hightower takes you into the tangled, often-confusing world of food marketing, with "Con­ sumer Reports" magazine serving as our guide. Let's first probe a new prod­ uct being promoted under a brand name spelled G-r-a-p-p-l-e. You would natu­ rally pronounce that "grapple," as in to wrestle with. But the label instructs us to say, grape-1. By whatever name, what is it? An ap­ ple. A tortured apple that's been given an artificial grape flavor. The company says: "The apple is bathed through a patented process and in a few days the entire apple takes on the essence and mouthwatering taste of Concord grapes." Excuse me. If you want the flavor of grapes, why not buy some? Speaking of buying, the price of four Grapples is three dollars more than four unadul­ terated apples. Go figure. On to an old fa­ vorite, the Hershey's chocolate bar. This Jim Hightower sweet treat has long been seven ounces in weight, but Hershey has now quietly reduced it to six ounces. You wouldn't notice getting shorted, for Hershey packagers cleverly kept the six-ounce wrapper the exact same size as the old seven-ouncer. They also kept the price the same. But when it comes to raw chutzpah in the category of product dilution, Her­ shey is a piker compared to Tropicana and Minute Maid, the two top purveyors of processed orange juice. Both are mar­ keting "light" versions of their juices, with Tropicana boasting on its carton that "Light 'n Healthy Original" has onehalf less sugar and calories than regular orange juice. What's the trick? Both companies are simply giving you less orange juice, replacing it with water and artificial sweeteners. Yes, they charge you the same for the watered down version as for 100 percent juice. Jim Hightower is the best-selling au­ thor of "Thieves In High Places: They've Stolen Our Country And It's Time To Take It Back," on sale now from Viking Press. Rainbow group promotes MS awareness Jefferson Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredict­ able disease affecting the CNS: central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve). People of any age can con­ tract MS, although more young adults are diagnosed with the disease. MS is a chronic, autoimmune illness because the person's immune system becomes inflamed and attacks the myelin, which is the protective covering surrounding the CNS nerve fibers. These attacks damage the myelin and multiple areas in the CNS, which cause scarred or hardened "sclerotic" tissue to develop. Sometimes nerves fibers are perma­ nently severed, and nerve signals are disrupted when myelin is lost. The local MS support group, known as the Rainbow Circle of Hope Support Team, wishes to recognize July as MS Awareness Month. The group, which was formed in 2004, was named after the MS Ribbon of Hope pin that has a variety of colors representing the myr­ iad symptoms caused by this debilitat­ ing disease. (The Ribbon of Hope pins can be obtained by making a donation to the National MS Society at Libby's in Jefferson.) The symptoms of MS are different for everyone, but some of the typical symptoms include: speech, vision or hearing problems; loss of bal­ ance and muscle coordination; stiffness; tremors; bladder and bowel problems; and fatigue. Severe MS symptoms also include partial or complete paralysis and cognition difficulties. Although these symptoms may be permanent in some of the worst cases of MS, the symptoms usually lessen or intensify at times. The person can have a com­ plete remission with no symptoms for an extended period of time. If the per­ son isn't in remission, he/she will nor­ mally have relapses at which time the symptoms will be more prominent. If you met Gina Jones, one of the founders of the Rainbow Circle of Hope Support Team, for the first time, you would probably assume she had no major health problems because she appears to be a vibrant young woman. Although she doesn't appear to have a disabling disease, she has been dealing with the effects of multiple sclerosis for probably over twenty years. Gina was officially diagnosed with secondaryprogressive MS only a few years ago, but her doctor thinks she has had it from the age of nine or ten. She devel­ oped a seizure disorder as a very young child. Although it was presumed that most of the symptoms she experienced as an adolescent were a result of her seizure disorder, she now realizes that at least part of them were probably indications of MS. Multiple sclerosis is not considered to be inherited, but Gina was not surprised by her diagnosis because her father Pamela Blevins ?>*? had the <iebilitating condition. The secondaryprogressive type of MS that Gina has is somewhere in the middle of the mild to . the most severe range. Although there are times when she has some relief from the symptoms, she doesn't have any remissions like most of the other support group members have. Severe muscle spasms, numbness, hearing loss, some vision problems, dizziness and poor balance are among the many problems that she has to deal with on a regular basis. Some of her more serious symptoms include skin sensitivity to touch; joint and muscle pain; and cogni­ tive problems (memory loss, confusion, disorientation, etc.). She has also had trouble breathing at times because her diaphragm and throat muscles tighten, and she has even been completely par­ alyzed on her left side when she has awoken. The worst effect of MS for her is extreme fatigue. "This kind of fatigue and weakness is unexplainable," Gina says. "It is the kind that no amount of rest can cure. I get so weak that I feel like I am drifting away to nothing." The weakness that she experiences at times makes it difficult for her to get out of bed or even form a fist. Although MS usually has many dis­ abling effects, most of the symptoms are invisible. People with MS who don't need to use some type of mobility aid (wheelchair, walker, or cane) often hear comments stating how great they look, but they wish others could under­ stand how the disease affects them on the inside. Due to her extreme fatigue, weakness, and pain, Gina has a handi­ cap parking tag that she uses when her symptoms are the most intense. She has gotten unfriendly stares when she's seen getting out of her vehicle in a handicap parking space. She under­ stands why people naturally assume she doesn't need to use the reserved spaces, but she feels like she needs to wear a sign that states she has MS, which causes incredible weakness and pain. "People have no clue what is going on inside my body; how much pain I am in; how weak and tired I am; or how confused I may even be that day," Gina states. This is one example why the MS support team would like the general public to have a better understanding about how this disease can profoundly impact someone's life. MS does not only affect the person who is diagnosed with it, but spouses, children, relatives, and friends also suffer as well. It's difficult for people to see how this disease affects their loved ones. The effects of the illness can change from day to day, so normal interaction with others is altered. For example, individuals with MS may not be able to be involved in social activi­ ties (especially during their relapses) with family and friends like they once did. Mood swings can be one of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, which can be difficult for everyone. The symptoms of this disease are varied and unpredictable, and they affect every part of a person's life as well as the lives of his/her family and friends. That's why the members of the Rainbow Circle of Hope Support Team believe that MS awareness is so important. The National MS Society website (http://www.nmss.org/) con­ tains detailed information regarding the types and treatments of multiple sclerosis. If you or a loved one are dealing with the effects of MS, the local support group wants you to know that you're not alone. To obtain information about the MS Rainbow Circle of Hope Support Team, contact Gina Jones at 246-9134; Robin Brown at 977-9797; or Kristy Gilley at 385-9392. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and com­ munity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, PO. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT First baby arrives in AMH's new Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Joseph Dunning and Misty Wilcox of Lansing are parents of the first baby born in the new Wilma Vannoy Birth­ ing Center at Ashe Memorial Hospital. William Tyler Dun­ ning was born Tuesday, July 19, delivered by Dr. Chan Badger. • Joseph and Misty, and their family members, were delighted with the new ob­ stetrical facilities. "It's pretty nice," said Jo­ seph. "It kind of reminds you of a hotel room." He said he enjoyed the new pullout sofa, and had spent quite a bit of time on it in the days before and after the birth. He said he and Misty were glad to have the entire birthing experience occur in the same room. "Misty liked it too," Joseph added about the birthing cen­ ter. "She said it's nice." He said not only the facilities, but also the staff, were pleas­ ant. 'They have been really helpful," he said. The new baby's grand­ mother, Shirley Miller, also of Lansing, said, "It's a very nice atmosphere, very relaxing for the family." She said one of the other children in the fam­ ily came in, looked around, and said, "This is awesome!" The plush facilities with real oak furniture, soft re­ cessed lighting and muted colors of the Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center are not what one would expect to find in a typical hospital setting, and the state-of-the-art center with three Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Suites greatly enhance the birth experience. The LDRP Suite includes all the necessary equipment for the birth experience. Most is hidden behind oak cabinets and brought out as needed. When not needed, the equip­ ment is hidden away to give the room a more homey and tranquil appearance. There is a soft chair that pulls out into a daybed for the father to rest upon, a small table and chairs for the new parents to enjoy a special dinner before taking the new baby home, a beauti­ ful rocker, a bassinet for the baby, spacious restroom, at­ tractive lighting, and even an oak headboard for the moth­ er's bed. The four doctors currently delivering - Dr. Kevin Kurtz, Dr. Vickie Ingledue, Dr. Chan Badger and Dr. Melinda Wonsick - are all OB Fellowship trained, and the hospital is equipped to provide services in any delivery unless the baby is exceedingly prema­ ture. The hospital also offers a state-of-the-art fetal moni­ toring system. The birthing center was named in honor of Mrs. Wil- ma Christine Witherspoon Vannoy, who passed away last year. Her husband, James R. Vannoy, passed away in 2002. They were the parents of four children, Eddie, Mark, Tim and Penny. The Vannoy fam­ ily has always been generous supporters of the hospital, and a very generous donation was made to build the birth­ ing center. Richardson — continued from front page Post photo by Linda Burchette Misty Wilcox and Joseph Dunning prepare to take their new son home. He was the first baby born in Ashe Memorial Hospital's new Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center. Tourism study planned Signs continued from front page BOONE - Professors at Appalachian State University and Western Carolina Univer­ sity have received a $108,000 award from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area to conduct research on the im­ pact of heritage tourism in Western North Carolina. The 25-county BRNHA re­ gion includes Mount Mitchell, the Linville Gorge Wilderness, the New River, Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky f <& ^ Church »f the irnrers moving to West Jefferson where she has lived for 12 years. She is a member of Flat Grove Baptist Church. She enjoys crocheting, sew­ ing, cooking and gardening. A bouquet of red roses was presented to Mrs. Rich­ ardson by Clara Miller, Se­ nior Tar Heel Legislature Delegate for Ashe County. The flowers were provided by Jefferson Florist. Also attending was Jo Ann Alex­ ander, Senior Tar Heel Al­ ternate. Commissioner Richard Blackburn read and pre­ sented a framed certificate from the High Country Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging. The certificate honored Mrs. Richardson on the oc­ casion of her 100th birth­ day. CREST ON COON HUNTERS CLUB I Miw dm UNIT Y WORSHIP 2nd ANNUAL IIRISI IAS rill IK ii •— 1 8 MILES CENTER Mountains National Park, the Biltmore Estate, and the Qualla Boundary, which is home to the Cherokee nation. "The National Heritage Area designation is being shepherded by the National Park Service and U.S. De­ partment of the Interior," said Michael R. Evans, a pro­ fessor of management in Ap­ palachian's Walker College of Business and director of the college's hospitality and tour­ ism management program. If - ASHE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP JULY 30TH, 2005 •• • Post photo by Linda Burchette The Town of West Jefferson wants to see off-premises signs such as these disappear from the community's landscape. Town Manager Ken McFadyen has announced he will be enforcing the town's 1979 zoning ordinance, which prohibits signs such as these when they are off premise. In the highway commer­ cial and community shopping districts of town, no signs shall exceed 200 square feet in size, according to a 1994 amendment to the sign ordi­ nance. West Jefferson allows for placement of some signs, such as church bulletin boards, real estate (for sale), construction and profession­ al, without a permit from the town. Local interest signs, such as those for festivals, the farmers market, and elections may be placed only with a permit (no fee) from the town, and taken down within three working days after the event. Temporary sales signs are permitted in any commercial district but only for the duration of the sale. Yard and garage sale signs are treated the same as temporary sales signs, but no off-premises signs are per­ mitted. Also to be removed are signs for closed businesses along with framework of the old sign, and all signs within the town need to be kept in good repair and in a clean and neat condition. Sign own­ ers who do not maintain their signs in accordance with the ordinance can be required to have the signs removed. For safety reasons, signs may not be allowed that ob­ struct sight distance along a public right-of-way or by their location, color, or nature to be confused with or obstruct the view of traffic signs or sig­ nals or with a flashing light of an emergency vehicle. No flashing or intermit­ tent illumination is allowed on any advertising sign or structure within the town limits, and all illuminated signs or structures must be placed so as to prevent the light rays or illumination from being cast directly upon residential dwellings. This does not include time or tem­ perature units. In residential districts, the ordinance allows for only one professional or announce­ ment sign per lot for such uses as customary home oc­ cupations and professional offices where permitted.Such signs cannot be more than 1 square foot, must be mount­ ed flat against the wall of the dwelling or door, or hung from a mailbox or lamp post, and cannot be illuminated. The ordinance also in­ cludes fees for signage, which have not been collected for some time, said McFadyen. This amendment to the sign ordinance was adopted in 1985. Current fees are $10 for signs 1 to 50 square feet, $15 for signs 51 to 200 square feet, and $25 for signs 201 or more square feet. McFadyen said the town will issue a written notifica­ tion to owners of signs in vio­ lation of the town ordinance with removal to take place ASIIIv ('Ol'NTY III MAXE S<XIETY eore/iet/ty in oiled yoa to atlen</ unc/r/y & a fo n RI VER IIOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST & anc/aty, i' ^)u<fn±l 7, 200.) h :00 an/if6:00ft m C4festive aftemoo/t of wine, tneesic a/a/ ftors (/'ocatires on /he /d) etc L&ioe.r fe^adt tar ai>at/ai)/e $15.00fte;rfierson c/onation heneftl^ the C*/4>dic <fe Dounty ^'(oantane oeiett/ Q$VP In/ Q/dnrfaJ 2re/to fdoiver/toase ( see/ane/( \rca/tfe/s/ 2inner reservationJ may he ntae/efor t/t.e evenina fol/oanny the heneftt. 336-982-2109 within two weeks of the no­ tice. The sign owner can ap­ peal to the town planning board, contacted through town hall. Efforts have been made to contact sign companies about attractive directional type signs to list several business­ es (as seen in other towns such as Blowing Rock), but McFadyen said only one pro­ posal was received and the price was not feasible. For more information on the town's sign ordinance, contact town hall at 2463551. AT THE CRESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT BENCH SHOW DEADLINE IS 6:30 P.M. Y OUTH BENCH SHOW FOLLOWING NIGHT HUNT BEGINS AT 8:30 P.M. TROPHIES & PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED THERE WILL BE FOOD, RAFFLES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. �PAGE 6A TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS West Jefferson Women's Club having card party Tuesday, July 26 12 noon: Healing Prayers Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is required. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will meet at Smoky Mt. BBQ. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Wednesday, July 27 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library brings Alice Heard Williams, popular art historian, to Ashe County downstairs at the library. The public is invited to hear about her new novel on early renaissance painter, Piero della Francesca. Friday, July 29 10 a.m.: Friday Family Fun on Mt. Jefferson. Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. We will meet at the picnic shelter and learn about sohie of the food chains that energize the wildlife on Mt. Jefferson. The ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences, a short hike, and a fun nature craft that you can take home. 1 p.m.-4 p.m..West Jefferson Woman's Club is having a fund Lansing Vol. Fire Dept. will be held in meadow behind the Fire Dept. with lots of music, crafts, and food for sale. The winner will receive $500. For more information contact any Fire Dept. member or 336-3843456 for vendor information. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Alleghany County Democratic Party is hosting the Second Annual Congressman Bob Doughton Day at the Doughton Hall Bed and Breakfast, former home of Congressman Doughton, in Laurel Springs. A free BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information call 336-372-2058. Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Democratic history and fellowship. 1 p.m.: Calhoun Reunion will be held at Grayson Highlands State Park. Please bring a covered dish for lunch. There will be games for the kids. For more information call 3844281. what lives on the forest floor along the New River, meet a Park Ranger at the US Hwy 221 Access parking lot. 5 p.m.: Underwater Tour To find out what lives in the New River, meet at Wagoner Road Access. Come prepared to get wet, must wear closed shoes. 7 p.m.: Whitetop Mountain Band and Rock Bottom Band will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet in Glendale Springs. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club is sponsoring a "Night of Bluegrass Music" featuring the Peak Creek Bluegrass Boys at the Peak Creek Community Center in Laurel Springs. Food will be available and music will begin at 7. For more information, call 982-9538. 7 p.m.: Greens Chapel Baptist Church will have a singing with the Liberty Quartet. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite everyone to attend. The church is located on the Silas Creek Road. scholarships, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and Girls' and Boys' Homes of NC. For more information, contact Melinda Hamrick at 219-0297. preaching. Ken and Chris Holman will be singing. Lunch will follow on the grounds. the Thread, a program presented by the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention Task Force, is being planned with more information upcoming. Is 3 p.m.: Junior Ranger Program will be held at New River State Park at Wagoner Access Road. 7 p.m.: Entertainment at Mountain Music Jamboree will feature Rock Bottom Band. These guys are fun, they play good clean licks, sing really well, and write their own songs. Come enjoy the evening beginning with buffet dinner at 6:30. Saturday, July 30 8 a.m.: Clifton Baptist Church Youth Group will have a fund raising yard sale to raise money for a trip. It will be held in the fellowship hall of the church and all proceeds will benefit the youth group. There will be lots of items and everyone is invited to attend, shop, find a bargain while supporting local youth at the same time. For more information, call 336-3851961 and leave a message. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 1st Annual Music Festival and Rubber Ducky Race sponsored by Sunday, July 31 10 a.m.: Homecoming at SturgUVs Baptist Church with Bro. Gene Webb, former pastor, Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m.: Annual Gideon Lewis Reunion will be held at the Riverview Community Center on Hwy. 88. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and utensils will be provided. 3 p.m.:Wildf lower Walk along the New River To see what is blooming in the garden and go on a short one mile walk, meet a Park Ranger at the New River State Park office Wagoner Road Access. 7 p.m.: Wolf Knob Baptist Church will have revival services with Evangelist Mitchell Mash. Pastoi' Rex Hall invites everyone. 7 p.m.: Warrensville Community Sing will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church. 7 p.m.: Rich Hill Baptist Church will have a singing featuring Allen Yates from Banner Elk, NC and Liberty Baptist Church singers from Meat Camp. The church is located on Rich Hill Road in Creston. 7 Monday, August 1 p.m.: Ashe Baptist Associational Choir will be practicing at the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room. Brother David Phillips, the new associational choir director, invites anyone who likes to grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Ashe County Humane Society will have a Tuesday, August 2 Sunday Salon at Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. This will be a festive afternoon of wine, music and hors d'oeuvres. A $15 donation benefits the Ashe County Humane Society. RSVP by August 3 to Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. Call Riverhouse at 336-982-2109 to make reservations for benefit and dinner. 11:30 a.m.: National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Monday, August 8 will meet at the Holy Trinity picnic area at Glendale Springs. This will be a covered dish picnic and members are urged to attend and bring a prospective member along. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center @ Fleetwood Library. 2 p.m.: Forest Floor Scavenger Hunt To find out raising card/game party at the Arts Council. Groups that would like to play bridge, canasta or other card games or board games can buy tickets for $10 per person and come play and also have the opportunity to win numerous door prizes and participate in a raffle for other items. Homemade desserts and refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at Carpet House, Beth Ball Interiors or from club members who are soliciting raffle items and door prizes from local merchants. Proceeds will be used to support various community and statewide pro'\ects such as Project PLAY, college Pain is the Needle, Hope sing to be a part of the choir which will be singing at the Associational Meeting in August. 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III will meet at Watauga County Human Services Center. The program will be presented by Dr. John Monguillot, clinical psychologist with New River Behavioral HealthCare. The topic will be "Teen Screen: Catch Them Before They Fall". Thursday, August 4 12 noon - 6 p.m.: 4-H Imagine Afterschool Registration will be held at 4-H office. If you have questions, call 336-2192650. 5:30 p.m.: Ashe County Planning Board meeting will begin holding regularly scheduled meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. This change will be effective with the Aug. 4 meeting. Meetings are held on the third floor of the Ashe County courthouse. The public is invited to attend. 6:30 p.m.: Please join us for a conversation with Sarah R. Shaber, editor of Tar Heel Dead: Tales of Mystery and Mayhem from North Carolina in the Wilkes County Public Library Friends of the Library Meeting Room. Black Bear Bookstore will be there sell­ ing copies and Sarah will be signing. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at 838- 2818. Saturday, August 6 8 a.m. - noon: We Care Planning Committee will be 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a community forum on domestic violence. The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Please call Debbie at 982-8851 to register and RSVP for dinner. There is a no charge for the forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for You. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month. This brief business meeting will be held at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Following the meeting, members will car pool to a local garden for a tour. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Wednesday, August 10 8:30 a.m. Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet at Donna's Friends and Family Restaurant in Glendale Springs for the yearly back-toschool breakfast meeting. All newly retired school personnel are encouraged toattend.There will be a short presentation on long-term care. Members are asked to bring school supplies. Friday, August 12 5 - 8 p . m . : G a l l e r y C r a w l in downtown West Jefferson. having a yard sale at the Dollar Saturday, Tire parking lot. All proceeds benefit clients of the Blue Ridge August 13 Opportunity Commission. Great 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into bargains and lots of items will Basin Cove will be lead be available. (If it rains, the sale by Blue Ridge park rangers will be cancelled.) in the Doughton Park area 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 5th Annual one Saturday each month. Church Family Reunion Reservations are required for will be held at Family Central these hikes and each hike is in Jefferson. Please provide limited to 20 people. Please one carry in dish per family. call the Doughton Park District For further information call Office at 336-372-8568. Diane McGuire at 336-246- 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House 3765, Joyce Sechrest at 336- Talent Night at Jefferson 846-2429 or Dave Church Methodist Church Fellowship at 740-412-4852 or email Hall. Stories, songs and dchurch40@adelphia.net. performances by local artists. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Admission is $8 for adults; $5 Brinegar Days festival on the for students. grounds of the Brinegar Cabin Saturday, at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities August 14 are free of charge. Taylor Family Reunion 7 p.m.: Banjo Bob and Friends will be held at the Nella will perform at Mountain Music Community Center in Lansing Jamboree and Buffet, located immediately after decoration at in Glendale Springs. approximately 4 p.m. 7 p.m.: Saturday Night Saturday, Singing at Mountain View Baptist Church. Singing will August 20 feature Rev. Leonard Fletcher 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview and family. Everyone is invited. Lions Club is looking for local Sunday, August 7 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the crafters for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day of fun, music and good food. • If*™ to wi&yjMtSpecial Jeon^ffmpxj ZR^tStcLKrCLKt ~ Daify Lunch Specials for $4.99 ~ Lunch or Dinner - Buy one get the second of equal or lesser value 1/2 price! (not including specials) ~ Tuesday & Wednesday Nights - Senior Citizens receive 25% off IBirthdal .f.r .! N . e it special for them bNplacing a[ birthday ad in the Jeffersup Post Come by our office locate^ at 203 S Second Ave.*/ Aj> West Jefferson, NC V or call Geraldine at 336-246-7164 for assistance. 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. 12 noon - 7 p.m.: Hot Dog/ Hamburger Dinner and Family Fun at Fleetwood Community Center. Horseshoes, Bocche, Moonwalk and more. Saturday, August 27 Augi 1 - 5 p.m.: VI >.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winner's Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that the restaurant knows how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Mountain Baptist Bald Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Sunday, August 28 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Saturday, September 10 at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Greater L.A. Festival Ongoing Events Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church is held on Friday evenings, 6 p.m. at Family Central. Snack, supper and childcare are provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Appalachian NewsWatch - A news and current events discussion group will be showing the Alex Jones documentary film "9-11 The Road to Tyranny" daily between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to anyone interested in the truth about Sept. 11, Oklahoma City in 1995, the Patriot Act and much more! For more info, contact "Dave" @336-877-2390. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Ashe Party County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone continued on page 7A PUBLIC NOTICE THE ASHE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL BEGIN HOLDING REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS AT 5:30 P.M. ON THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. THE CHANGE WILL BE EFFECTIVE WITH THE NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 4, 2005. MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. PLANNING BOARD CLERK • ANN CLARK 07/26/05 t/ (/VH/IS School of fbonce • BALLET • AEROBICS •TAP • SPORTS •JAZZ TRAINING • POINTE • SOCIAL • HIP-HOP DANCING • PLLATES 4 (Shag, Swing, Line, Salsa, Ballroom) • CHEER PREP Sign up for classes Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 3rd from 12pm to 8pm. The $25 registration fee will be waived if you register on or before these dates. Classes begin August 15th, 2005 Located upstairs in the Ashe County Youth Council Building 926 US Hwy 221 • West Jefferson Call for more information: 336-846-1545 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 PAGE 7A COMMUNITY NEWS Events continued from page 6A is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7p.m.every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or op the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in foursessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, RO. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 2460781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday, through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all item$, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. 5th Annual Church Family Reunion It's almost time for the Yankee John Church family reunion. Come join us in Jef­ ferson, NC for a great time. Make sure to tell all the kin and bring them along and let's make this the biggest re­ union yet. Saturday, August 6, 2005 will mark the fifth year that descendants of "Yankee John" Church will descend upon Jefferson, North Carolina to visit family and friends. The hundreds of participants at­ tending the reunion over the past few years have met family members they didn't know they had and make new friends in an area of the coun­ try known for it's beauty and hospitality. Family members from California to Florida and from Washington State to Chesapeake, Virginia, will again exchange genealogical information about Church ancestors. All Church descen­ dants are welcome. Old "Yankee" had a lot of children and his kids had a bunch as well. Many of us will gather nightly starting Wednesday, August 3,2005 by the campfire at Dave Church's camper in Greenfield Camp­ ground. All are welcome and bring a chair. The reunion will be held Saturday, August 6, 2005 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Family Central, (formerly Ashe Central High School), in Jefferson. Please provide one carry-in dish per family. Directions to Family Cen­ tral are as follows:Take High­ way 221 North to Jefferson going past Wal-Mart. Con­ tinuing, Food Lion and Roses will be on the left. Go about one mile to a major intersec­ tion where the four lanes be­ come two lanes. Look for Vannoy and Sons Construction office located at that inter­ section. Turn left onto High­ way 16. Go approximately one and one-half miles. Turn right on Ashe Central High School road and watch for sign, "Family Central". The center is about one mile from the turn. For more information, call Diane McGuire at 336246-3765 land line or Joyce Sechrest locally at (home) 336-846-2429, (work) 336846-1524 or Dave Church at 740-412-4852 or email dchurch40@adelphia.net. Bald Mountain conducting Women's Bible Study Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Women's Bible Study: There will be fall wom­ en's Bible Studies conducted •on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings, respec­ tively. On Wednesday evening the study will be from 6:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. beginning August 10. However, we will not meet on the first Wednes­ day of each month due to mis­ sions meetings. The Wednes­ day evening class will meet in Paulette Poe's classroom. The Tuesday morning study will be held each week from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This study be­ gins August 9 and will meet in Melanie Hiatt's classroom. Our study for the fall for both classes will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". This is a wonderful study on the life of King Da­ vid and is open to women in our church as well as to your friends and neighbors. A sign up sheet is posted outside the fellowship room so that we can know how many books to or­ der. The workbooks are $15.00 each. The deadline for signing up is July 22. Books will be handed out the first meeting of the class. Sorry, childcare is not available for the Tuesday morning class. If you would like more information, contact the church office at 877-1550, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until noon. Southern States Subaru SUBARU •RIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE™ Forester Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665 www.southernstatessubaru.com • southernstatessubaru@yahoo.com �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Region 7 Art Educators exhibit School is out for the sum­ mer! Teachers and educators find the time to renew their energy to start a new school year. This summer for the July-August exhibit at the Ashe Arts Center area art educators display what they did during their summer vacation. The Region 7 Art Educators Exhibit opens July 20 and runs through August 27. Join the Arts Council for the opening artist reception on Thursday, July 21 from 5-7 p.m. Paintings, collage, pot­ tery and mixed media will be featured. The creative spirit of these individuals is evident every day in their classrooms as they inspire, chal­ lenge and instruct our young people. The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to give this opportunity for art educators to showcase their skill and talent. This talented group includes Ashe County's own , Pat Morrison, Cathy Shepherd, and Susan Van Wyk. Other exhibiting art­ ists include Gilda Aita, Elizabeth Davis, Jeffery U/. Chardonnay tor Two" by Pat Morrison Elmore, Jackie Helms, Lori Hill, Bill Land, Donna Link, Rita Minton, Eric Purves, Preston Roberts, Becki Stair, Marianne Stevens Suggs, Shelton Wilder and Whit Whitaker. The Gallery at the Ashe Arts Center rotates eight to nine exhibits a year with a yf- •Jennifer Barker" by Cathy Shepherd variety of themes and sub­ jects. Summer hours for the Arts Center are MondayFriday 9-4 and Saturday 104. Stop by and see the Region "Knoxvllle Cafe" by Susan Van Wyk 7 Arts Educators exhibit and support the arts! For more information please call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS. I» E*i>ieycc VAft* Mil Gold 8c Silver Jewelry • Exercise Equipment • Cell Phones • Toys • CDs • Shoes • Kids Bike • Children's Clothes • Books • Women's & Men's Clothes • Household Items • Book Bags • Lunch Boxes M 1• I X, \ Jefferson Post Parking Lot 7:00 am Saturday July 30th Located next to Hart Power on the Backstreet in West Jefferson Photo by Diane Gollott Junior Farmer of Creston, North Carolina, proudly displays a 21" brown trout caught along the bank of the New River by the Riverview Community Center, Hwy. 88 in Creston. When not fishing, Junior Farmer can be located sitting on the "Liar's Bench" telling tales or answering questions regard­ ing fishing. Photo by Diane Gollott Left to right: Dave Hart, Reggie Keys, Jay Owens and Junior Farmer sitting on the "Liar's Bench" in front of the Creston Superette in Creston. Sarah R. Shaber coining to Wilkes Library Eerie legends of ghost ships and lost colonies, as well as the Appalachian sto­ rytelling tradition, have long made the spinning of mystery tales a crucial part of North Carolina's rich literary his­ tory. The state has produced such world-acclaimed mys­ tery authors as O. Henry and Lilian Jackson Braun. Again and again, writers return to North Carolina as the set­ ting for their tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem. Tar Heel Dead,an antholo­ gy edited by Sarah R. Shaber, showcases eighteen mystery stories whose authors either lived in or wrote about North Carolina. The contributors range from those not known for their mysteries—such as Orson Scott Card of science fiction and William Brittain of children's literature—to big names in the field, such as Margaret Maron. Shaber scoured old mystery maga­ zines, libraries, used book­ stores, and the Internet in order to capture a cross-sec­ tion of North Carolina mys­ tery writing from the early twentieth century through the present day. Whether they're humorous, unset­ tling, conventional, or exper­ imental, each of these engag­ ing tales contains the central elements of a mystery—a crime, a central character, and a "detective" searching for the truth. Sarah R. Shaber won the St. Martin's Press Award for Best First Traditional Mystery for her first book, Simon Said. Three sequels have followed, the most recent of which is The Bug Funeral, and she is at work on the fourth. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Please join us on August 4th at 6:30 in the Wilkes County Public Library Friends of the Library Meeting Room as Sarah dis­ cusses and signs her books. Black Bear Bookstore will be there selling copies. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at 838-2818. sponsoring a schoo Tax free week wil lie Mm Ik'i (While) < v1! "s 2 years old («'a\ THANKS FOR YOU* ML?! Kitten is 4 month old male Ashe Animal Control 767 Fred Push Road • Crumpler, NC 982-40 �Tuesday—July 26 ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6-8pm) Rec Softball Tournament Finals @ Ashe Park (7-9pm) Summer Bowling League (7:30pm-9:30pm) Husky Football defensive workout (5:30-8pm) Wednesday, July 27 Jr. Tennis League @ ACHS (10am-12pm) *FINAL Husky Football offensive workout (5:30-8pm) Thursday, July 28 ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6-8pm) Sports l~ nt.•!I us: I <lil<uiiil(>i |rl !«'•smil'osi .< kiii Summer Bowling League (7:309:30pm) Husky Football offensive workout (5:30-8pm) Friday, July 29 Husky Football makeup workout (8am-10:30am) *FINAL Saturday, July 23 Jr. Bowling League @ Cardinal Lanes This week in local sports Cheerleaders practice at summer camp v Mf i 'M' S Efl S K* Photos by Shane Hopkins and Rachel Shepherd It is not just athletic teams that practice during the summer: cheerleaders work hard in this season as well, perfecting stunts and routines to help cheer the Huskies on to victory when the fall sports get underway. Coach Rachel Shepherd brought in three professional instructors from Cheer Ltd. from Wilmington to give her girls an edge. The camp ran from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for a full week, and both the JV and varsity squads got to take part. At upper left, the cheerleaders demonstrate one of the complicated routines they learned during the camp. At right, two of the Cheer Ltd. instructors (at left) go over a routine with Brooke Jordan (right) and other members of the varsity squad. Below are team pictures of the JV and varsity. Notice the new uniforms for the varsity team. ». <y T t « t •- ». i t" ^ ==U, a 9 Varsity Sports briefs Junior Varsity Bowling results Thursday Summer Bowling League, July 14 (week 10) Tuesday Summer Bowling League, July 19 (week 12) TEAM STANDINGS TEAM STANDINGS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 27—13 25—15 25—15 Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Ashe Co. Builders Radio Hill Sales Heritage Church's Construction Swords-N-Scribe Corner Market HIGH GAME SCRATCH S.Stevens M.Leserra B.J. Howell 18—22 18—22 16—24 16—24 15—25 258 216 207 T.Jarman M.Leserra G.Baugess 573 571 562 A.Tucker G.Baugess T.Jarman 297 247 242 T.Jarman A.Tucker N.Eller 712 688 616 July 25, 5:30-8:00pm, Defense Tuesday July 26. 5:30-8:00pm, Defense July 27, 5:30-8:00pm, Offense July 28, 5:30-8:00pm. Offense Friday 627 594 584 July 29, 8:00-10:30am, Make-up Athletic shoe rep coming to ACHS On Thursday, July 28, from 2:30-6:00 p.m., a repre­ sentative from New Balance (athletic shoes) in WinstonSalem will be in the ACHS commons area next to the gym. Athletes (or anyone else) of any age wanting to save themselves a trip down the mountain to shop for shoes can come by and get fitted up for their individual sport and style, and shoes will be available for purchase on site. 253 250 250 735 657 651 Remaining Junior Tennis League Date Wednesday July 28 10 am-12 pm •July 28: Ice cream party & t-shirts after lessons! HIGH AVERAGE M.Leserra G.Baugess D.Calhoun 187 182 182 Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Radio Hill Sales Monday Thursday HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 187 182 172 HIGH TEAM AVERAGES HIGH TEAM AVERAGES 1. 2. 3. Husky Football Workout Schedule Wednesday 234 225 214 HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH AVERAGE M.Leserra B.J. Howell B.Lewis 30—18 29—19 27—21 26—22 25—23 24—24 18—30 HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH SERIES HANDICAP S.Lunsford S.Stevens V.Corona B.J.'s Bombers M.L. Reed Electric T & L Construction Bledsoe Concrete Mike's Mufflers Cornerstone Fellowship Showcase Lighting G.Baugess A.Tucker T.Jarman HIGH GAME HANDICAP S.Stevens I.Church S.Lunsford Ashe County Middle School will have signups for foot­ ball from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29. HIGH GAME SCRATCH . HIGH SERIES SCRATCH M.Leserra S.Stevens B.J. Howell 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Middle School football signup 519 496 482 1. 2. 3. Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers T & L Construction 677 657 609 Local sports on-line...only at www.jeffersonpost.com �PAGE 2B TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2605 JEFFERSON POST THE GOLDEN POST Senior Center calendar for August Monday, August 1 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting 10 a.m.-Noon: Quilt Guild meeting 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, August 2 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 11:30 a.m.: Information on Medicare 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers Wednesday, August 3 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: School Supplies drive Noon: AARP meeting (covered dish lunch) 1 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Thursday, August 4 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 10-11 a.m.: Alzheimer's Support Group Friday, August 5 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-Noon: Red Hill Ramblers 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, August 8 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ed 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, August 9 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 11 Wl 10-11 a.m.: Diabetic screening 2-5 p.m.: Blood Drive 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 6 p.m.: Rainbow of Hope MS Support Team Wednesday, August 17 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision and Diabetic Support Group 11:30 a.m.: Needs in Our County program Wednesday, August 10 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: New River State Parks program 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Warrensville Baptist Church Thursday, August 18 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting Thursday, August 11 9 a.m.: Senior Center Advisory Committee 9-11 a.m.: Social Security representative 9-11 a.m.: SHIIP counseling 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 1-3 p.m.: Quilt Guild 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting (new class) 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting Friday, August 19 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Donation Quilts 11 a.m.-Noon: Singing with Edith 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, August 22 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Friday, August 12 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.: Singing with Ray & Gladys 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Wednesday, August 24 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screening 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Senior Center Tuesday, August 16 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 11:30 a.m.: Singing with child day care 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers J" |t 'Jr.wmi w. • Thursday, August 25 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers IJfjr j. ' \ Photos Courtesy of Nell Pasley Wearing celebratory T-shirts, members of the local chapter of AARP recently enjoyed a picnic at West Jefferson town park. AARP enjoys annual picnic Ashe County AARP Chapter 3992 recently enjoyed their annual picnic at the West Jefferson town park picnic shelter. There were about 35 present with many wearing their red and blue AARP shirts celebrating 45 years of the AARP service. Entertainment was by the Red Hill Ramblers with members Arthur Pasley, Roy Dancy, Jerry Smith, Jack Blevins and Sonny Arnold. AARP's motto is "To Serve, Not to be Friday, August 26 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11 a.m.: Shuffleboard, Horseshoes 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, August 29 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, August 30 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30 p.m.: MS Rainbow of Hope Support Team Daily activities: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Walking Trail; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exercise Room, Blood Pressure Checks, Billiards, Computer Lab; 10 a.m.: Rook Games; 10-11:30 a.m.: Bingo; 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Basic Skills class. For more information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. Jp» 'Hip i - Served." The local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons was organ­ ized by Russell LaMontaine, who served as president from October 1985 to December 1986. AARP Chapter 3992 meets the first Wednesday of the month at noon at Ashe Services for Aging in West Jefferson. For more information, call Nell Pasley at 3843558. 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Our Equine Studies Program has been in place since the fall of 2004 and is continuing to grow. The majority of these classes are hands on equine care and riding at Circle K Stables, courtesy of owner John Sebastian. Currently, plans are underway to add the following classes: Thera­ peutic Riding and Hippotherapy (with support from Blazing Saddles, Inc.) and Equine Massage. Please contact Phyllis Boyd at 336838-6166 for more informa­ tion or to register for any of the Equine classes. The National Alliance for the Mentally 111 of the High Country will meet on Monday, August 1, 2005, at 7 p.m. at the Watauga County Human Services Center, upper level conference room, 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone. Dr. John Monguillot, clinical psychologist with New River Behavioral HealthCare, will present the program. The program will be Teen Screen: Catch Them Before They Fall"and will feature a mental health-screening program for youth. The program is considered a "best practice" and is recommended by the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. Dr. Monguillot holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has been in practice for over twenty years. He practices in the Avery County New River Behavioral HealthCare Center and he and his family by Harry Payne, chairman of the N.C. Employment Security Commission have lived in the High Country for ten years. Last year, he led the first approved TeenScreen site in North Carolina with Avery County Schools. This promises to be a very interesting program, especially suited for this time of year - just weeks before school begins. The public is invited to attend. NEW RIVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE N? Sigma Kappa Sorority: Living our values Indianapolis, IN, July 17, 2005 - Brittany Bard, from Appalachian State University recently participated in Sigma Kappa Sorority's College Officer Training School, a four-day conference to enhance designed leadership skills, encourage lifelong learning, and foster strong working relationships among members. Bard, who serves as vice president of membership, was joined by more than 500 collegiate leaders and Sorority volunteers representing 105 chapters in more than 40 states. The theme of this year's conference, "Living our Values,"focused programming on the resources and skills necessary to be a successful leader on both the university campus and in the community. Specialized forums and workshops offered opportunities to learn about promising our new members a value based sorority experience, Web site design, leading with values in mind, recruiting new members, and managing finances. "Our bi­ annual leadership conference is an excellent opportunity for our members to learn valuable skills and to refresh the commitment to personal development that is fostered by membership in Sigma Kappa," shared Meaghan Miller Thul, national vice president for programming. Featured speakers included Dr. Lori Hart Ebert, director of alcohol education for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, who kicked off the conference with a motivational message of reclaiming chapter values and focusing on all that being a sorority woman has to offer. Laura Osteen, director of the LEAD Center at the Florida State University, facilitated both small and large group sessions focused on ethics and values-based leadership skills. "College women of today are amazing," said Barbara Collins Wilmer, national president. "It inspires me to witness our young leaders from across the nation gaining so much from their Sigma Kappa membership. The benefits acquired during this incredible experience will support them for a lifetime." Throughoutthe conference, members raised money for the Sigma Kappa Foundation One of the most traumatic things that can happen to a person, outside of losing a loved one, is losing their job. A person's professional and personal identity is linked to what they do for a living. With that sense of self diminished, the unemployed person has the added stress of wonder­ ing how to make ends meet financially, especially if they have a family to support. Fortunately, there is a safety cushion for most work­ ers - unemployment insur­ ance benefits. When a person is laid-off a job through no fault of their own, they have the right to file for these ben­ efits, through the N.C. Em­ ployment Security Commis­ sion, provided their employer paid into the unemployment insurance (UI) tax system. After filing for benefits, a determination is sent to the person, letting him/her know of their eligibility. The ESC reviews more than 450,000 initial claim requests each year. If the ESC determines the person is not eligible, based on the information pro­ vided to the agency by the em­ ployer and worker, the work­ er has the right to appeal. An employer may also appeal a decision of eligibility for ben­ efits granted to a worker who lost his/her job. Appeals may be filed in person at any ESC office, by mail, e-mail or by fax. In the initial determina­ tion, instructions are includ­ ed on how to file an appeal. through the District Challenge. Nationally, gerontology and Alzheimer's disease research is a focus of Sigma Kappa's chapters. In 2004, Sigma Kappa members gave more than 135,500 volunteer service hours and contributed over $385,000 to their philanthropies. A strong supporter of Alzheimer's disease research, the Sigma Peak Creek Ruritan Club is Kappa Foundation has sponsoring a "Night of Bluegrass contributed over a million Music" featuring the Peak Creek dollars to finding a cure. Bluegrass Boys at the Peak "Sigma Kappa is making a Creek Community Center. This difference nationally and in fundraiser event will start with our communities," said Jane hamburgers and hot dogs with Kramer Allan, Sigma Kappa all the fixin's. Music will begin Foundation president. Sigma Kappa, founded in 1874, is a national notfor-profit organization of more than 139,000 women dedicated to excellence in academics, personal character, and service to society. The purpose of Sigma Kappa Sorority is to "unite its members in a bond of sincere friendship for the development of character and the promotion of social, literary, and intellectual culture...and to make a constructive contribution to the communities in which its chapters are located." Generally, an appeal must be filed within 15 calendar days after the mailing date of the determination letter. If the expiration date passes before the person/employer files the appeal, a written explanation must be given as to why the request for appeal is late. The person/employer will then receive a notice of hear­ ing. The notice will include the date, time and location of the hearing; the type of hearing (either by a telecon­ ference call or, in person); the name of the appeals referee or hearing officer assigned to the case; and the issues to be discussed. Both the employer and worker will need to decide how to best prepare for the hearing. For example, there might be a gathering of writ­ ten testimony or witnesses on each one's behalf. They also have a right to legal repre­ sentation during the hearing. There are some legal offices that will provide services for these hearings free-of-charge for some individuals in need. During the hearing, which usually lasts between 45 min­ utes to an hour, both parties give their testimony under oath. The hearing is recorded and, it is important to note, it is the only opportunity for either side to present any evi­ dence gathered that supports their respective case. Once the hearing is con­ cluded, a written decision by the hearing officer is sent to both parties, usually within one to two weeks (a new prenotification system imple­ mented by the agency allows the decision to be posted on­ line at www.ncesc.com within 24 hours of the hearing). If ei­ ther party is still not in agree­ ment with the decision, they have the right to a second ap­ peal before the Commission. Instructions on filing this second appeal are included in the hearing officer's written decision. Again, to file for this appeal, attention must be paid to the date by which the request must be submitted. A brief statement must be written by either party ex­ plaining why it feels the de­ cision is wrong. The parties will receive a letter, which acknowledges the appeal and explains how a party may request oral arguments. If no such request is made, the Commission will review the testimony taken at the hearing and a final decision. If a party requests oral ar­ guments and such request is granted, a letter will be mailed to the parties, which states the date, time and lo­ cation of oral arguments. Following oral arguments, the Commission will issue a final decision. If either party disagrees with the final deci­ sion of the Commission, that party may appeal to Superior Court. Last year, the ESC con­ ducted more than 44,000 ap­ peal hearings. It is important to the ESC that it makes the right decision in every ap­ peals case, on behalf of all N.C. workers and employers. For more information on the appeals process, contact the Appeals Division of the ESC at 919-733-4887. A Night of Bluegrass Music at 7 p.m. Food and admission by donation to help the Ruritan's projects such as the Scholarship Fund, building upkeep, etc. The Peak Creek Community Center is 3.5 miles west of the Laurel Springs Post Office, which is located at the intersection of Hwy 88 and Hwy 18. Bring the whole family and enjoy an eve­ ning of good food, fun, fellow­ ship and music. We're proud of our newly refinished hardwood floors, tool Come and see. For more information, call 982-9538. £* Friday, August 5,2005 • 1:00PM Shotgun Start NOTICE OF SALE-LANDS OF LUCY BARKER 202 East Main Street, PO Drawer 67. West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 (336)246-7172-FAX (336)246-5966-jim(&}vannoyandreeves.com t * o . < M THIRD TRACT: BEGINNING on a STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASIIF. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE No.: OS-SP-45 DOROTHY M. DARNELL. «nd hui-bond CLARENCE DARNELL: GENEVA B. JUMPER and hi»band LEON JUMPER; GALE BARKER and .wife GERALD INK BARKER:GA YE B. MILER aod 11 id.bund CHARLES MILLER; HOBF.RT BARKER and wife BRENDA BARKER; KEVIN BARKER and JENNIFER BARKER. Petitioner* JOHN T. K1I BY, Guardian Ad Litem for CARL BARKER (Single) Respondent NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Ashe County in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commis­ sioner will, on Friday the 29th day of July. 2005 at 2:00 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse in Jefferson, North Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained in Article 29A. § 1-339.1, el. seq., of the North Carolina General Statutes, the following described lands lying and being in Helton Township of Ashe County. North hickory, the old F..R. Barker corner; thcncc south with F..R. Barker's line 44 poles to a stake in the Wagoner line: thence west 20 poles to a stake in said line; thence North 40 poles to two Black Walnuts in E.R. Barker's old line; thence East to the BEGINNING, containing 5 acres, more or less. There is. however. EXPECTED from the abovedcscribcd third tract of land, that certain 0.495 acre tract of land which is fully described in that certain deed, dated 9 September 1976, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book V-5 at page 520. reference to which is hereby made for a specific descrip­ tion of the same. Jc/fers°" givers \d^otv cooV tt* The conveyance of the subject property will be made SUBJECT TO all of the terms and conditions of that certain Easement of Water Right, dated 12 October 1976, which appears of record in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 125 at page 1281, reference to w hich is hereby made for a specific description of the same. A deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the pur­ chase price or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater, shall be required on the day of sale. Carolina: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at a stake in Silas Creek, corner of RV. Barker and corner of Luther Barker's tract as described in Book 1-2, page 225, Ashe County Registry, running up said creek to a beech tree on the Bank of Silas Creek Road; then with said bank to Roscoe Oliver's line; then with Oliver's line to top of mountain and line of Tom Cockcrham; then with Cockerham's line to James E. Barker's line then with James E. Barker's line to the line of J.M. Barker JR. And then with his line to Luther Barker's line as above referred to and them with said line to the beginning, containing 8 acres, more or less. SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING on a stake in the middle of Silas Creek in George Bower's line, running N 52 W 17 rod and 19 links in and with said creek, to a stake in same, so as to include Vi of same; S 431/2 W 2 rod and 20 links to a stake; S 301/2 rod and 21 links to a stake in J.M. Barker's (Jr.) Line; N 35 1/4 E 10 rod with said J.M.Barkers and George Bower's lines to the begin­ ning. containing 3/4 acres, more or less. DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY From West Jefferson travel lIS-221 business to Old Highway 16, go 4.1 miles to N. Fork New River Rd.( NC 1573), go .06 miles turn right on Silas Creek Rd.(NCI523) travel 3.6 miles property will be on the left. -IDS— For additional information, contact Harold Parks at 336-246-3644 P A.S.H.E. 0< �TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 PAGE 4B JEFFERSON POST ASHE MEMORIAL H tfpW OVEOH. Aihe Nbmorial is the hospiul that offeri your family the hot environment available foe the birth of your child Wbtn ik* mnult ojUft Mftrrr tbt nrw addition cf tbjamdy ran br thrrJ by tiijkmtly • u B to ot m in fmftrt, 141/re Mom an J Da J run bnJ wtli iieir nrur arrival • II'ktrt no* brgmntngs art pasiMe. Spread The Softer Mammcgram-i We are proud to announce that the Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center will be opening on July 12, 2005. Our facility provides every woman with between you and the mammography mach®oy( warm and comfortable. We are proflbe The birthing center is designed to give the mother, baby and family the best experience. We have designed three suites that will address the birthing needs and the family needs. Where Mom and Baby And when it comes to encouraging your friajto t matters into your own hapds. Spread the a time. It's one way you can fl in o are our top priority, but Dad is taken care of too. We honor the memory of Mrs. Wilma Vannoy and the dedication of her family to Ashe Memorial Hospital by naming this center after her. H »• t&rri bus tbffiltdpbyxmmt Chan m M.D. K>t in Kurt/., M.D. Vickie In^kduc, MIX Metimin Wonikk, M-P. www.ashememorial.org We've added a new tool to our website to make interactive healthcare a reality in the area! Community residents can now search for news and information on 5000 health-related topics by connecting to Ashe Memorial Hospital's website at www.ashememorial.org then click on the AMH Fasthealth section. PROVIDING NON-EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR RESPIRATORY AND UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL We're Always on CALL 7 12 Days A Week BRONCHITIS EAR INFECTIONS STREP THROAT FLU GENITOURINARY URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS Hours A Day NAUSEA AND VOMITING chiropractic acupuncture massage therapy DIARRHEA MINOR INJURIES MINOR LACERATIONS ABRASIONS SPRAINS MINOR NOSE BLEEDS RASHES SIMPLE SMALL BURNS MINOR EYE INJURY REMOVAL OF SIMPLE 336-846-5651 FOREIGN BODY Meadow Creek Shopping Center OTHER MINOR www.currentchiro.com PROBLEMS O ffering* va treatmertof IH Physical driver's licenserequi treated at the hospit treat for chronicco physician. Thiscmt department, but a cli; emergencies, call Hours are Monday I and Sati Loci at the Ashc( « For wo �TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST JSPITAL NEWSLINE PAGE 5B HEALTH TIPS Get UV Protection in Your Sunglasses When buying sunglasses, be sure to look for a label specifying what kind of protection the glasses offer against ultraviolet rays. They should protect your eyes from both UVA and UVB rays, blocking 99 to 100 percent of all rays. Glasses that are merely tinted without UV protection cause more harm than wearing no sunglasses at all. The tinted lenses allow the pupil to dilate, letting in more harmful rays. If you're unsure about your sunglasses, have them tested at an optical store or your eye doctor's office. Brisk Walking Better for Bone Density It's well known that weight bearing exercise helps build bone density, countering the effect of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. A recent University of Michigan study found that brisk walking was more helpful than walking at a slower, less challenging pace. Subjects walking at 110 percent of ventilatory threshold (the stage at which breathing becomes more rapid) increased bone mineral density while those walking at intensities below 110 percent showed little or no change. Ford About The 1 One Friend At A Time. -a soft, foam pad that creates a cushion e io you can relax, knowing your mammogram will be si be a certified Softer Mammogram Provider. gto take care of themselves, you might have to take About our new Softer Mammogram—one friend at to in our urgent mission of saving lives ilS H' A IOCK mM ENDS FOR LIFE m MOUNTAIN i FAMILY •i CARE CENTER Health Information; Check the Source When seeking health information on the internet-or anywhere else, for that matter-it's important to pay close attention to the source. One recent study found accurate and reliable information on sites such as those run by government organizations (.gov) and others recognized for reliability such as WebMD and Johns Hopkins but a great deal of misinformation on others sites located by search engines such as Google and Yahoo. For a more reliable and useful search, try a library database such as Infotrac Health Reference Center or the search engines at sites sponsored by well known medical organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or the Centers for Disease Control. Which Pill for a Headache? Which pill to take for a headache? For an adult, any over-the-counter painkiller should give relief. For children age 19 and younger, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended since aspirin increases the risk of Reye's syndrome, a life-threatening disease that sometimes occurs after a viral infection. Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) all have an anti-inflammatory action and are useful for sore muscles as well as pain and fever. Acetaminophen will reduce pain and fever but is not anti-inflammatory. Whatever the medication, take no more than the label indicates. Using any over-the-counter pain medication more than twice a week can inhibit production of the body's natural painkillers and lead to rebound headaches. Different Fiber for Different Strokes Dietary fiber has proven health benefits, regardless of the food sources. A recent study indicated, however, that fruit fiber and cereal fiber are most beneficial for reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). In a study analyzing data from 91,058 men and 245,186 women, researchers found a 30 percent reduced risk of heart disease for each 10-gram increase in fruit fiber and a 25 percent reduced risk for each 10-gram increase in cereal fiber. "In contrast, vegetable fiber was not associated with CHD incidence or mortality," the authors wrote. Vegetable fiber has other demonstrated health benefits. And aside from the fiber, vegetables have nutrients that protect against heart disease, hypertension and other illnesses. Enriched Bread? It's Really Pretty Poor In refining flour, processors remove not only the fiber but about 30 of the most important nutrients, including essential fatty acids and most of the vitamins and minerals. "Enriched" flour, by law, must add back only five of these nutrients-iron, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and folic acid. To get the fiber that is present in one slice of whole grain bread, you have to eat eight slices of white bread. Fractures More Likely in Children A child who suffers a severe ankle or foot injury is more likely to have a fracture than a sprain, whereas the reverse is true for an adult. The growth plates of young bones are weaker than the calcified bones, ligaments and tendons surrounding them. IPutting a on tlje • Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Crowns and Bridges I3eautiful, faces of J^Cealthn? Clsl^e dounty> • Root Canals • Surgery • Partials and Dentures ACCEPTING KIDS! >he Memorial Hospital through Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. urday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ated at the Top Dog Clinic, >unty Middle School in Warrensville. re information, call 384-6322. ijf FRANCIS X. AMATO III, DMD W. Clay Church, DDS Ashe Memorial Hospital Suite 1 • Jefferson • 246-7473 ariety of non-emergency services such as the minor conditions, including any needed injections, ire also provided for sports and commercial irements. Serious conditions will still need to be al emergency department, and the center will not editions that need to be managed by a family er is not an extension of the hospital emergency nic that fits the need of non-emergency care. For true °rgo directly to the hospital emergency department. Smile V Give your family the gift of a beautiful healiiiy smile- Call today! ASHE SERVICES FOR AGING, INC. Providing a brood range of sen ices designed to improve the quality of life for older adults, enhance their dignity and help them maintain their independence at home. Board Certified Nurse Aide Home Delivered Meals Intergenerational Day Care Volunteer Opportunities Information and Referral Congregate Meals Adult Day Health Care Group Respite Senior Center Activities Senior Housing o Certificates of Accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Healthcare ) J �PAGE 6B TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 140-Help Wanted EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES mm QjissiFtED A DVE RTISINC Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 • 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CIASSIF1ED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is riot responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the adverti: or for typogra errors which do lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Telephone. (336)846-7164 Fax. (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeltersonpoat.com Web. www jeffersonposl.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in thii newspaper is sub|ect to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age of 16 living with parents or legal custodians. pregnant women A people securing custody of chll dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising tor legal estate which is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed fhat all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 -800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired Is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeVs. Call 846-7164 Rufus disappeared from his home near Saddle Gap in the Buffalo area of Ashe County around noon on July 5,2005 and is very much missed by all of his two-footed and four-footed fami­ ly. He is a friendly, two year old, 40pound Chow-Golden Retriever mix. His collar is red and white paisley with a rabies tag. If found, PLEASE call 336-877-3330. 140-Help Wanted A non-profit mental health organization is accepting resumes for the following positions: a FT Program Manager and a PT Relief Technical level staff member for a residential facility in Ashe County. Manager's position requires a 4-year degree, preferred in a Human Services Field. All positions prefer experience working with SPMI Adults. Please send resumes and cover letters to MHA/NC. Att:: Tammy, 407 N. College Street, Morganton, NC 28655 This position involves the overall administration of a not-for-profit MR/DD provider agency consisting of 2 DDA group homes, an apartment building, a day program and restaurant, a supported community living program, and the administrative offices. A full job description may be picked up at the Administrative Office at 514 McConnell St. in Jefferson. Minimum Require­ ments: Bachelor's degree in a human service field, and 5 years' related experience. Applicants should turn in completed NC State application (which can be picked up at the NCESC), resume and 3 letters of reference. Call 336-846-4491 for more information. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 Hab Tech Needed for Cap Work. 20-40 hours per week $9-$11 per hour depending on experience. Please contact Mark or Patrick at (336)372-5313 or (336)657-2060 HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR I (Position #743-40- 1608) Open until filled. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Ashe County. Duties: Position will provide case management working with a caseload of adults with mental illness, function as the lead case manager and providing supervision to one ot the case managers. Usual working hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, but job will require evening and weekend hours as needed. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field and two years experience in the techniques of counseling/therapy, case management, or group work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary grade (66) / Typical hiring range: $31,322$35,868. Submit state application and copy of college transcript(s) to: Ashe County Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Rd., Unit 5, Jefferson NC 28640. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. Immediate opening for a part time advertising position. Applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Position includes but not limited to coordinating marketing for dealers, advising dealers on marketing strategies, placing ad's for national company. Pay negotiable. Call (828) 264-6198 Ext. 1660 Immediate opening for full and part time appointment setter. Job includes setting appointments for out­ side sales division. All leads furnished no cold calling. Full time 8:305pm and 1 -9pm, parttime hours flexible. Please call 1-800-2226335 ext. 1660 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 Immediate openings for FULL-TIME. Inside and Outside sales representatives. Exciting atmosphere and competitive wages. All leads furnished-No cold calling. Sales experience preferred but will train. Call (828)-264-6198 ext. 1660 or fax resume' to (828) 264-7926. CNA/CNA II POSITIONS AVAILABLE Medical/Dental Benefits Applications available at front desk. Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 140-Help Wanted LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE ALLEGHANY HOSPICE High Country Health Care - Hospice has an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse to serve Alleghany County. Fulltime/part time negotiable. Applicants must have a current NC RN License and a minimum of one year of nursing experience. Applicant should have excellent assessment skills, good time management, and the ability to work independently. Must be a team player and self-motivated. Reliable transportation required. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden High Country Health Care System 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B Boone, NC 28607 Fax: (828)264-9154 LINCARE, INC. Take advantage of a great opportunity for an entry-level position with a National Company. Lincare, Inc., a National leader in Home Oxygen and Durable Medical Equipment, is growing in the Ashe and Alleghany areas and is now accepting applications for a Service Representative to do home delivery and set-up of equipment. Must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record, and are required to obtain a minimum of class C CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement upon the offer of employment. This is a Full Time Permanent position, 8am-5pm, M-F, with occasional evening and weekend on-call rotation. Excellent benefits are available, including 401K, paid vacation and medical, vision, and dental insurances. Applications will be accepted Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-4pm at the Lincare office, 203 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC. Phone # 336-246-4944 Fax #: 336-246-2637. Seeking people willing to share memories or knowledge of Appalachian Doctors between 1918-1945. $20 per hour, email david.patteson @ richmond.edu or Call David @ 804-586-7689 TEACHER SUMMIT SUPPORT SERVICES An opening is available for a teacher to administer Summit's adult education program. A job description can be picked up at Summit's office at 514 McConnell St.. Jefferson. A Bachelor's degree an teaching experience required. Applicants should turn in a completed State application (which can be picked up at the NCESC), resume and 3 letters of reference. Call 336-846-4491 for more information. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time — -$9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . 30S Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 FOR SALE: SQPIUB goo* NEW CONDITION! Capacity: 1 to 6 people 6 1/2 feet wide, 27 inches deep, used 4 times, purchase price: $4,061 asking price: $1900 CAN DELIVER Contact: Earl D. Marmie 336-982-9009 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Into Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 gamesl Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning. Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss.Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Chest of drawers, dresser & 2 mirrors, 1 dresser w/9 drawers, 2 small chest 4 & 5 drs. Computer desk, chair, workbench, vid­ eos, VCR, 2 stereo sets, cassette tapes, fabric, lace, ribbon, craft items-wood pieces, some finished craft items, bread ma­ chine, toaster oven, set of Christmas dishes, plus lots of other stuff. LOCATION Take Buffalo Rd 4 1/2 miles, left on Hickory Hgts. Dr. First house on left. MULTI-FAMILY MOVING SALE FRI & SAT. July 29 &30 FRI 7am-7pm SAT 7am-5pm Rain or Shine Baby things, clothes, nick nakcs, household items, black saddle, bridles, computer items, little bit of everything. LOCATION John Luke Bldg. Hwy 16, follow signs In Glendale Springs. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400..selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers KXV Big Red For Sale In good shape. 3 Wheeler 384-3162 MOTORCYCLES/ ATVs/SCOOTERS Cash Paid for Used On and Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs Call Boone Action Cycles 828-297-7400 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1 BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Muslcal We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell. tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 House For Rent Lansing area. Quiet/Peaceful in the country with paved road. 3BR- 2 Upstairs. 1 Downstairs, 1 BA, Laundry Rm, W/D, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, microwave, wrap around porch, deck on back. Partially furnished. Prefer couple.Will not be ready until August. Westview Terrace Apartments - on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Call (336) 2464757. Rental Assis­ tance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. Did you know that if you are giving away All 2005 Lot Models Must Go II In Stock the New 2006 Models Are Arriving in July!! No Reasonable Offer Refused... Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Modular Display: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro. Will sell This One At Cost Plus Set-Up!! Come and Get It!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 . No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving In Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Single Wide Special: 14x72 Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof. Energy Efficient...Only $99.00 Bi-Weekly Payment...Hurry Limited Quantity Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 3BR/2BA in Smethport W/D hookup $500 per month plus deposit Call after 5pm (336) 982-2193 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale Home Packages in 1620 Sq Ft. Double Wide, Nice Lot, Nice Home In the Rock Creek Area. Includes Brick Skirting, Porches, Fireplace. Dishwasher, All the Popular Options. Buy Today With No Money Down!!!!!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Waiting For A Deal? Here It Is!! 1620 Sq Ft Home. Quality 2x4 Horton Contruction, One Piece Fiberglass Tubs, Energy Efficient, 5 Yr Warranty $39995!!! Delivered And Set-Upl! Only Two at This Price...No Trade Ins. What A Deal!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 WHY RENT????? You Can Buy A Land For Sale By Owner: i •OUM HOUWNO l For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Apt. For Rent 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, with washer & dryer. Appliances furnished. $495 monthly. 1 month rent for deposit required. Close to town. Call 246-7337 On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 more information MILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available an animal or item , Call 846-7164 for Local Dealers Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 room, screened in porch, 500' deck, fully furnished. $54,995. Home: 910-457-5937 or Cell: 919-619-4475 ybu can list it for free in the Classifieds. Mobile Homes by Home. 3 Miles North of Jefferson. New Hwy 16. No Pets. 846-7674/ or Cell 877-6872. 3 BR/2 BA, den, living Condo For Rent 330-Pets the latest deals on No Money Down!! First Time Home Buyers!!;Umited Cred­ it!! Credit Repair Have A Program For Every­ one To Help Get You Started. Come and See Us or Give Us A Call: Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 2BR/1BA Mobile 2 BD/1 BA. In West Jefferson. $400/month. $300 Security Deposit. 336-977-2860 or 336-877-2494 Jefferson Post for 20 minutes from Boone off Hwy 221 N. 3BR/2BA. Manufactured Double Wide on Brick Foundation. Large Deck, Scenic 3/4 acre. $650/month. Owner/Broker 803-328-0832 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2 Apartments- Check Out the FHA LOANS: 336-384-3564. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? 500-Mobile Homes for Sale HOUSE FOR RENT Wedding Dress, E U M[•VHn -J M[|MI YARD SALE JULY 29 & 30 8AM-2PM 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment In Jefferson City Limits. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Full daylight basement with one car garage. Outside storage building. Wonderful neighborhood. For more information or to see, call 846-3158. Motivated To Sell. $179,000 Home Package With No Money Down Homes Available Already Set Up, Ready To Move In. Call Kent For Details Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 500-Mobile Homes for Sale WINTER SALE: Saturday Only At Fleetwood HomesWilkesboro Taken Applications, Get Preapproved For Your New Home Before Winter With NO APPLICATION FEES. Call 973-2335 For Appointment. YOUR JOB TIME CAN BE YOUR CREDIT TO A NEW HOME. CALL FOR MORE INFOR­ MATION, ASK FOR STEVE. FLEETWOOD HOMES - WILKES­ BORO 336-973-2335 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Gall 336-982-4354 LAND FOR SALE: 2.8 acres, Bare Knob Rd, $29K, call 256-694-3261 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing. or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1090- Lawn Care LAWN CARE "Since 1989" Professional and Affordable Lawn Care Mowing* Trimming* Fertilizing * Weed Control * Etc. Residential * Commercial * Summer Homes, Too. Thomas Reed 246-3434 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards. Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 05-SP-42 LOANIE MAHALA, Single DEWEY MAHALA wife, JANICE and MAHALA SHELTON MAHALA and wife. JULIA MAHALA, JAMES MAHALA. Single, and Petitioners. JACK MAHALA and wife. DONNA MAHA­ LA, JEFFERY MAHA­ LA, and wife MELISSA MAHALA, SARAH K. MAHALA, Single, and JOSEPH MAHALA, Single, Respondents, NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to an Order of Sale. I, John T. Kilby, Commissioner, will on August 5, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the court­ house door in Jefferson North Carolina, sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described tract of land, to wit: Beginning on a poplar running North 62 East 38 rods to a stake, then South 38 East 43 rods to a white oak then North 84 West 41 rods to a stake, then West 16 rods to a stake in Branch, then North 19 West 12 1/2 rods up the branch to the beginning, containing 8 acres, more or less. The above described property was conveyed to Dennis Mahala, Ballard Mahala, Lizzie Price, Heirs of Caleb Mahala to Jennie Mahala on October 19, 1943, in Deed Book E-3, at page 253 of the Ashe County Registry. A good faith deposit of ten (10%) percent of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 21st day of July, 2005. John T. Kilby, Commission P. O. Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication Dates: July 26, 2005 August 2. 2005 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Melba L. Tugman, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 400 Hillside Oaks Drive, Jefferson, NC 28640 on or before the 5th day of October, 2005. or this Notice will pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of June. 2005. Kyle T. Norris Co-Executrix for the Estate of Melba L. Tugman v)\])yyy\|)vPv]) ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. |%k SEHK p 20-Classified Ad Department Policy Land For Double Wides and Modular For Sale: Millers Creekl Rock Creek! Wilkesboro! Boomer! North Wilkesl Tommy Aiken 336-927-2788 Part-Time Employment Opportunity ListYt Shatley Springs Jewelry and Gifts Properties 407 Shatley Springs Rd Crumpler, NC Apply in Person (Mon - Fri) Contact Janie Williams, General Manager A Resume is an Advantage! EAS§ the JeffersonPost Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY and the sale shall remain open for ten (10) days for advanced or raised bids. 885-887. All rights of way and IN THE GENERAL public utility easements COURT OF JUSTICE of record. The rights of SUPERIOR COURT This the 19th day of others for ingress and Having qualified as DIVISION July, 2005. egress and regress Administratrix of the BEFORE THE CLERK across above descri­ estate of Parker C. FILE NO: 05-SP-6 bed property for the John T. Kilby, Trustee Blevins, late of Ashe purpose of laying and KILBY & HURLEY County, North Carolina, In the Matter P.O. Box 24 maintaining water lines this is to notify all of the Foreclosure West Jefferson, NC and for digging of persons having claims of the Deed of Trust wells, if necessary. against said estate to of ANTHONY CAS- 28694 Grantors conveys unto present the same to TELLANOS, the Grantee their right Publication dates: the undersigned on or Mortgagor-Grantor to receive water from 7/26 and 8/2 before the 19th day of To the present well or October, 2005, or this JOHN T. KILBY. future wells, it being STATE OF notice will be pleaded Trustee understood that the NORTH CAROLINA in bar of their recovery. Grantee shall pay a COUNTY OF ASHE All persons indebted to and monthly charge for said estate are NATI INVESTMENTS same, to be NOTICE OF SA1 F np the requested to make INC. designated. REAL ESTATE immediate payment to Noteholder the undersigned. 05 SP 53 The address for this NOTICE OF is 497 Under and by virtue of property This 11th day of July, FORECLOSURE the power of sale Campbell Glen Lane, 2005. SALE North contained in a certain Fleetwood, Carolina 28626. Edith B. Blevins, Under and by virtue of Deed of Trust executed Administratrix of the an Order made and by John Burton Kerley The Fidelity This property is to be Estate of Parker C. entered by the Hono­ to Company, Trustee, as sold subject to any Blevins, Deceased rable Jerry L. Roten, recorded in Book 223, City-County ad valorem 3655 Big Piney Creek Clerk of Superior Court taxes and any special Road of Ashe County, North at Page 25, Ashe assessments that are Lansing, Carolina, on the 18th County Registry; and under and by virtue of a lien against the North Carolina 28643 day of July, 2005. and the authority vested in premises. the power of sale the undersigned, as JOHNSTON AND contained in that Trustee, default having The property to be JOHNSTON certain Deed of Trust been made in the pay­ offered pursuant to this Attorneys at Law from Antonio Castellament of the indebted­ Notice of Sale is being Post Office Box 398 nos to John T. Kilby, ness thereby secured, offered for sale, trans­ Jefferson, Trustee, recorded in and the said Deed of fer and conveyance North Carolina 28640 Deed Book 217, at Trust being by the "AS IS, WHERE IS". Page 129. in the Ashe NOTICE TO terms thereof subject to Neither the Trustee nor County Registry, the foreclosure, and the the holder of the note CREDITORS undersigned Trustee Holder of the indebted­ secured by the Deed of will offer for sale at ness thereby secured Trust being foreclosed, Having qualified as public auction to the the officers, having demanded a nor Executrix of the estate highest bidder for cash attorneys, foreclosure thereof for directors, of Henry Clay Miller at the Ashe County the purpose of satisfy­ employees, agents or deceased, late of Ashe Courthouse, Jefferson, ing said indebtedness, authorized representa­ County, North Carolina, North Carolina at 2:00 the undersigned Trust­ tives of either the this is to notify all o'clock p.m. on the 4th ee will offer for sale at Trustee or the holder of persons having claims day of August, 2005, public auction to the the note make any rep­ against the estate of the real estate con­ highest bidder for cash resentation or warranty said deceased to veyed in said Deed of at the courthouse door relating to the title or exhibit them to the un­ Trust, the same lying of the Ashe County any physical, environ­ dersigned at 1719 Old and being In Ashe Courthouse, Jefferson, mental, health, or safe­ Wilkesboro Rd., Jeffer­ County, North Carolina North Carolina, at ty conditions existing son, NC 28640 on or and more particularly 11:00 a.m. on the 4th in, on, at or relating to before the 5th day of described as follows: day of August, 2005, all the property being of­ October, 2005 or this the property conveyed fered for sale, and any notice will be pleaded BEING Lot No. 26 of in said Deed of Trust, and all responsibilities in bar of their recovery. Roseland Corporation which property as of or liabilities arising out All persons indebted to Subdivision containing July 12, 2005 was of or in any way said estate shall make 0.697 acre as more owned by Jack E. relating to any such immediate payment. particularly described Kerley, Jr., aka Jack conditions are express­ in plat of said subdivi­ Edmond Kerley, and ly disclaimed. This the 29th day of sion as recorded in Plat William Ronald Kerley, June, 2005. Book 5, Page 412, the same lying and The Trustee, after sale, Ashe County Registry. being in Ashe County, shall require the high­ Mazie Key Miller Said plat reference North Carolina, and est bidder immediately Executrix for being made for a more more particularly de­ to make a cash deposit the estate of specific metes and of 5% of the amount of scribed as follows: Henry Clay Miller bounds description of the bid or $750.00, said lot. Lot Number 4 of Camp­ whichever is greater. bell Glen Subdivision, The successful bidder Pine Swamp Township, The Notice of Sale will be required to hereby given is in satis­ Ashe County, North deposit with the faction of the require­ Carolina, as recorded ments of the aforemen­ undersigned Substitute at Ashe County tioned Deed of Trust Trustee ten (10) Register of Deeds. and the requirements percent of the bid price, Deed Book 132, Page contained in North NOTICE10 CREDITORS Carolina General Stat­ ute Section 45-21.17 with respect to posting or publishing notice of sale. TIME: 11 o'clock a.m. on the 4th day of' August, 2005 PLACE: Courthouse Door, Ashe County Courthouse, Jefferson. North Carolina TERMS: Cash THE FIDELITY COMPANY, Trustee NO WONDER Beauty starts on the inside, where women in their late teens and early twenties need strong bones to help prevent conditions like osteoporosis later in life. 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Professional and amateur opportunities are available. Prepared material is not re­ quired. In addition to gener­ al casting, the featured role of Royal Court Princess is available. Contact 704-8965555 or email entertainment @royalfaires.com to schedule an audition appointment. Audition location and gen­ eral festival information can be found at: www.renfestinfo. com. Anyone under the age of 12 must participate with a parent. The twelfth annual Re­ naissance Festival will be underway for seven week­ ends, Saturdays and Sun­ days, October 1 through No­ vember 13, on a 245 acre site minutes north of Charlotte, between Concord and Huntersville, at the junction of NC 73 and Poplar Tent Road. Audition for the upcoming Renaissance Fair, and you might find yourself in a Morris Dance, like these performers. Photo courtesy of Royal Faires New art shows to open at Turchin Gallery in Boone Boone, NC - Five new exhibitions will open at Ap­ palachian State University's Turchin Center for the Vi­ sual Arts on Friday, August 5th, with an opening recep­ tion planned from 7-9pm that evening. Site-specific sculpture exhibitions by artists Ste­ phen Hendee and Julianne Swartz will be on display in Gallery A and the Car­ roll Gallery in the center's newly-opened East Wing. Also in the East Wing, artist Sheba Sharrow will exhibit paintings in Gallery B, and local photography artists Pac McLaurin and Troy Tuttle will display recent works in the Mayer Gallery. In the center's West Wing Catwalk Gallery, Doris Dillon will display a solo show of paint­ ings titled Outer Space and Inner Man. Stephen Hendee was born in Santa Monica, California in 1968, and currently lives and works in Newark, New Jersey. He received his MFA from Stanford University in 1993, and his BFA from San Francisco Art Institute in 1990. He has received numerous awards, includ­ ing: the Headlands Center for the Arts, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award, the Elizabeth Foun­ dation, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, the Kirin Con­ temporary Award of Japan, and the Marie Walsh Sharpe Foundation. His work has been featured Julianne Blue Ridge Brutal helps Civic Center The 16th annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 bike ride will be held August 20, 2005, beginning at 8:00 am. This year's ride will again offer the 100-mile and the 50-mile option, and for those seeking something different, a Met­ ric Century option has been added. It is not too late to register for any of these op­ tions. A ride map, cue sheet, 2004 results, and on-line registration are available at www.ashecivic.com. You may also pick up a hard copy of the registration form at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Begun 16 years ago by the Ashe Civic Center Board, the first ride departed from and returned to the Glendale Springs Fire Depart­ ment. Maude Calhoun, in­ strumental in the beginning of the ride, noted that that first ride had only thirteen registered to ride and that only eight people actually competed the event. The ride has grown steadily since that first Saturday. Last year, 269 riders participated from all over North Carolina and from states all along the East Coast. Maude will once again be part of this event when she fires the starting pistol to officially start the ride. This ride tours two coun­ ties, Ashe and Alleghany and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It begins and ends at the foot of Mount Jefferson and covers over 100 miles of varied ter­ rain. It was named one of the ten best rides in the US by Bicycling Magazine in 1993. It offers seven rest stops, Swartz was born in Phoe­ nix, Arizona in 1967, and currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. She received her MFA from Bard College, Annandale-on Hud­ son, NY, and her BFA from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Sheba Shar­ row was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1926, to work­ ing-class, Russian Jewish immigrant parents. She grew up in Chicago, and at­ tended art classes through­ out her formative years at the Art Institute. In junior college, she studied sci­ ence before committing to the study of art full-time, and in 1948, she graduated three mussette stops for the fast pack, and Ham Radio, Ashe County Rescue Squad, and SAG Wagon support. The fee for participation is $35 before August 1, and $45 after that date. The August 1 deadline includes a tee shirt and lunch. These items may be purchased separately af­ ter that deadline. On-site check in/registra­ tion will be held Friday, Au­ gust 19, from 6:00-7:45 pm and Saturday, August 20, from 6:00-7:45 am. The ride will begin at 8:00 am on Au­ gust 20. Tor more information please visit the Ashe Civic Center website at www.ashecivic.com, email questions to ashecivicctr@skybest.com or call the Ashe Arts Center at 336. 846-ARTS. from the Art Institute after studying painting with Jo­ seph Hirsch. In 1962, she completed an MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Shar­ row she taught art at Millersville State University in Lancaster, PA for 20 years, all the while exploring and crystallizing her own goals as a painter. Pac McLaurin and Troy Tuttle are local photography artists who have long-held ties with Appalachian State Their recent University. works will be on display in the Turchin Center's Mayer Gallery through October 1. Internationally known artist Doris Dillon will ex­ hibit a solo exhibition of paintings entitled "Outer Space and Inner Man" in the Turchin Center's West Wing Catwalk Gallery The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is located at 423 West King Street in Boone. 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Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 16 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-26 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/0bc72d33b18dc12c7c9fe2df1994b97c.pdf 1bf04c1d34abe482a7597090f86ffdea PDF Text Text • Tennis team in USTA tourney Friday page 1B July 29, 2005 • Cross country team practicing 500 page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • Football 7-on-7 scrimmages end Volume 80, Issue 60 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Babies safe, sex offender behind bars snag by Jim Thompson Editor A convicted sex offender from Alleghany County is back behind bars after alleg­ edly attempting to abduct a toddler and infant^from the beach at Elk Shoals Method­ ist Camp. According to warrants waiting to be served on Ricky Dean Hodge, 44, who is in Al­ leghany County jail in Spar­ ta, on Wednesday, July 20, he attempted to abduct a twoand-a-half year old child and a two-month-old baby from a family who were enjoying the New River at Elk Shoals beach. Hodge dicTnot succeed in the abduction. .; He was arrested the next day in the Ashe Lake area, where he was aying with friends. Subseq lently, he was turned over i > Alleghany authorities, who tad an outstanding warrar on Hodge for failing to ret ister in his home county as i sex offender, which is a fe , >ny. Accord- by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Post photo by Linda Burchette Pete Parish, center, congratulates Paul Woodard, left, and Charles Delphias for completion of their hours in the National Emergency Grant program that is helping people find work by cleaning up debris from last season s hurricanes. Woodard and Delphias were part of the team cleaning up the Methodist Camp at Elk Shoals. Photo courtesy of NC Dept. of Correction Convicted sex offender Ricky Dean Hodge is back behind bars. ing to Det. Carolyn Gentry of the Ashe County Sheriffs See Hodge, page 5A Maymead to build asphalt plant at Laurel Springs by Jim Thompson Editor Maymead Materials Inc. of Mountain City plans to build an asphalt plant in Laurel Springs. The facility would be lo­ cated in Cranberry Township in Alleghany County. Accord­ ing to a legal notice published by the company last week, the proposed plant would be located near the intersection of NC 18 and NC 88 in Laurel Springs. This is immediately adjacent to Ashe County, and approximately two miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Construction at the site is expected to begin prior to the issuance of an operating air permit from the N.C. Division of Air Quality. The facility, according to the notice, "in­ volves aggregate stockpiling, asphalt storage, fuel storage and asphalt production." This part of Alleghany County is unincorporated and has no zoning or other land use regulations. There was no reported opposition to the plant at press time. Comments on the proposed plant-may be sent to: Laura Butler. P.E. North Carolina Division of Air Quality 1541 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 Maymead is a diversified company, centered on a farm owned by the family since 1747. Their work in construc­ tion began during the Great Depression. Today, they do highway construction and reSee Asphalt. page 5A Hurricane cleanup workers honored A celebratory picnic was held Wednesday for members of the National Emergency Grant program, two of whom received certificates for com­ pletion of their hours. Charles Delphias of Lan­ sing and Paul Woodard of Creston qampleted 1,040 hours of job training in a pro­ gram through the National Emei'geftcy Grant,'-^Wilkes Community College and High Country Council of Govern­ ments. They are now eligible for followup services in job placement. The NEG workers have spent the spring and summer cleaning up debris from last year's storms that left trees and limbs down and damaged structures around the county. This group of people found employment helping clean up the New River and its tribu­ taries with funding from the National Emergency Grant. These federal funds are be­ ing allocated in the region to repair storm damage from last season's hurricanes.The work­ ers cleared debris and trash from the river and removed broken limbs and brush from forested areas. With an exten­ sion of the funding, workers will continue through October 2006. Workers in the NEG pro­ gram have so far have roofed two buildings and cleaned up downed trees, fixed the driveway at the A.S.H.E. safe house, repaired erosion to the creek bed behind the youth center, and repaired damage to the laundry room at the Ashe County Senior Center. Hopes are that this will gener­ ate more requests from public non-profit agencies that have had storm damage to request help with repairs. Any public non-profit agency or group is eligible to receive help. The program provides the labor and equipment while the agency requesting assistance provides any materials for the repairs. The workers have collected thousands of pounds of trash from the New River and its tributaries, including some hazardous materials such as motor oil and a meth lab that required special handling. "I enjoyed working outside," said Delphias. "After serving as an electronics tech for 33 years, it was a nice break. I've There is room for seven rid­ ers plus the driver. Passen­ gers must be able to walk. The van is not handicap-ac­ cessible. The first trip in the new van was scheduled this Tues­ day. Space is available for riders, but the need is for volunteer drivers. An orien­ tation for drivers is planned for Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. at the VFW building on Ashe Park Road in Jefferson. For more information, call 982-RIDE. To learn more about Disabled American Veterans, go online to www. dav.org. Post photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County veterans have a new free ride to VA hospitals in a new van that is part of the Disabled Veterans Transportation Network. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor New van will help disabled veterans by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Veterans throughout Ashe County have a new form of transportation thanks to a community fundraising effort matched by state funds and generous assistance from the Ford Motor Company. The Disabled Veterans Transportation Network has a new Ford van to transport veterans to VA hospitals when necessary. The white van with patriotic decals is available free of charge to any ambulatory veteran who needs transportation. "The van is here," said Buddy Greer, local veteran Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpo8t.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com clas8ified@jeffersonpo8t.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com and one of those who will be driving. "Thanks to all who made it possible to get this van." Greer said the community and local veterans groups participated in raffles, din­ ners, various activities, and gave donations toward the $11,500 purchase price. The rest of the cost was donated by the Ford Motor Company and the state Disabled Amer­ ican Veterans organization. Transportation is free for veterans with scheduled ap­ pointments at veterans' hos­ pitals. They simply need to call 982-RIDE (982-7433). eiyoyed working with a team effort too, working together with a goal in mind and get­ ting it done." Woodard said he has done logging in his career, so his skills came in handy as crew chief in clearing downed de­ bris. "It was good." he said of the program. "I liked it. And Sherry (Scott, NEG case man­ ager) made it happen. She held it all together." Scott said she is proud of the workers and what they have accomplished. She was pleased to inform them of the extension of the grant to keep the program going until next fall. "I want to thank them," Scott said of Delphias and Wo­ odard. "They did an excellent job in unusual circumstanc­ es. I've met some wonderful people, and made a lot of new friends. Charles and Paul were the first to complete the hours, and others will soon be completing the course." Scott explained that to be eligible for the program, po­ tential workers must have been unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks. They work one thousand forty hours or up to See Crete, page 5 A Jefferson's housing boom hit a snag last month when one of the affordable housing projects did not get the tax credits it needed in order to proceed. Robert Henley, of Henley & Associates, LLC of Raleigh, appeared before the Jefferson Board of Aldermen Monday evening to ask for an exten­ sion on his project. Henley said the Jefferson View Apartments he plans to build on a nearly sevenacre site on Academy Street did not receive tax credits this year during a round of approvals due to two rather large projects in the western region. These two other ap­ plications (each with over 100 units) scored well in the application process, he said, and in being approved took almost all the available tax credits in the western region. Only three projects were ap­ proved this year. Henley told the aldermen last December that he would like to build 40 units of af­ fordable housing on the site, consisting of 30 two-bedroom units at approximately 900 square feet and 10 three-bedroom units of approximately 1,021 square feet. Working with a state and federal low income tax credit program, and a market study on Jefferson's need for af­ fordable housing, Henley had hoped to have some apart­ ments available by spring of 2006. The board approved Hen­ ley's bid for the site earlier this year, expecting to close on the property by September, with an option to extend that for two 30-day periods. On Monday, Henley asked that his option be extended until next year due to not receiving the tax credits and facing an increase in pre-development costs of $8-10,000. Alderman Mark Johnston said that since the board ap­ proved of Henley's project ASA offers free income tax assistance eration of fees charged for copies. Ashe County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Aug. 1 at Ashe County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: Beth Dixon, interim director of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, with a proc­ lamation for Ashe County Library Staff Apprecia­ tion Week. In general session, the board will discuss a resolution requesting county exemption from auto emission requirements, appointment of a person from the new Jefferson Extraterritorial Jurisdic­ tion for the Jefferson Planning Board, and consid­ Late breaking news: CAFTA passes As we go to press Thursday, news has arrived that, at around 4:30 a.m. this morning the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The late night session included an hour-long vote (typically, such votes take five minutes) that featured arm-twisting by both sides. Both Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-NC, and Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC, honored their pledges to vote against the free trade measure. The final vote See Boom, page 5A was 217-215. The agreement, which was earlier approved by the Senate 55-45 will now go to the president's desk for his signature. Highcst-ever temp record equaled GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC -The high temperature of 83 degrees Tuesday, July 26 at Grandfather Mountain was equal to the highest temperature ever recorded at the 5,964-foot peak, set on August 22,1983. The 83 degree high temperature breaks the previous record for the highest temperature ever recorded on this date of 78 degrees set in 1989. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Watauga sheriff testifies before Congress on meth WASHINGTON, July 26 of benefit to the Subcommit­ — At United States Rep. tee and to other communi­ Virginia Foxx's request, ties that are afflicted with Watauga County Sheriff meth abuse. The challenge Mark Shook spent the after­ this drug poses is strong, noon on Capitol Hill testify­ serious and immediate, and ing about his experiences so too must be our response. fighting methamphetamine The outstanding job Sheriff (meth) in Northwest .North Shook has done at the local Carolina. level must be duplicated at "It was truly an honor to the Federal level if we are to join Virginia Foxx in Wash­ eradicate methamphetamine ington, D.C. to fight meth from our communities." abuse," said Sheriff Shook. "Methamphetamine was "Like me, Congresswoman something we heard about Foxx is committed to elimi­ but believed it was a far away nating meth in Watauga problem; a California prob­ County and nationwide. Her lem," said Sheriff Shook in tenacity during the hearing his testimony. "In the spring left me feeling hopeful about of 2002 our 312 square mile our prospects, and thankful semi-rural Western North for her representation." Carolina County with a The Sheriff testified be­ population of 48,000 full fore the House Government time residents was seriously Reform Subcommittee on impacted by the scourge of Criminal Justice, Drug Poli­ methamphetamine. We were cy and Human Resources in not prepared..." a hearing entitled "Fighting "In our small county we Meth in America's Heart­ have had methamphetamine land: Assessing the Impact related homicides, robberies, on Local Law Enforcement and sex offenses. In a county and Child Welfare Agencies." where murders are few and This hearing continued the far-between, most of the Subcommittee's ongoing murders that have occurred study of how meth is ad­ in our county recently have versely affecting our nation. had various ties to metham­ "Sheriff Shook and I have phetamine. Houses, mobile teamed up to minimize and homes and apartments have eliminate the problem, and burned due to the flammabilwith his leadership and tire­ ity and toxicity of the chemi­ less efforts we have made cal mixtures people use great strides," said Rep. while trying to manufacture Foxx. "I am indeed proud methamphetamine," he said. and honored to have Sheriff Sheriff Shook went on to Shook here today to share encourage Congress to take his successes with Congress a look at state laws cropping and I know his story will be up across the country that Photo courtesy of Amy Auth Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) questioning Watauga County Sheriff Mark Shook (seated on right) during a House Government Reform Subcommittee hearing on fighting methamphetamine. have'enhanced the punish­ ment for offenders and have made it more difficult to get the materials necessary for manufacturing meth. He also explained how the Watauga County Sheriff's Department has been dili­ gent in educating and creat­ ing awareness of how local retailers can help prevent the problem. Your wireless phone just got smarter! It's hip...it's cool... it's new ...It's BREW" Insurance commissioners issues warning on Medicare Advantage marketing RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Jim Long wants senior citizens to be aware of the aggressive mar­ keting of Medicare Advan­ tage plans by insurance com­ panies, and for seniors to be aware of what is legal and what resources they can tuYn to for advice. Some seniors are allegedly being advised to make decisions that may not be in their best financial in­ terest, he warns. This warning comes after the Department of Insur­ ance's Seniors' Health Insur­ ance Information Program, or SHIIP, received an upsurge in calls from senior citizens, their family members and government agencies wor­ ried about the advice being given by companies offering Medicare Advantage prod­ ucts. Recent Medicare reform laws have allowed more com­ panies to sell these products, which are HMO, PPO or private-fee-for-service products. The influx of companies into North Carolina — and, more significantly, the surge in ag­ gressive marketing of these products — has created many questions for Medicare recipi­ ents and those who care for them. Complaints about these aggressive marketing tactics range from insurance agents soliciting seniors at discount stores to "cold calls" by agents wishing to set up appoint­ ments in seniors' homes to pitch the product. The com­ plaints have included inci­ dents of agents advising the seniors' on financial decisions, such as canceling other insur­ ance policies, which may not have been in the best interest of the client. While this type of marketing is not illegal, / Commissioner Long and the staff at SHIIP are extremely concerned that this type of solicitation may lead seniors to make poor decisions that could affect their insurance coverage negatively. Things that Medicare re­ cipients should know about Medicare Advantage (also known as Medicare Health) plans: • Medicare Advantage products ARE NOT Medi­ care supplement or Medigap plans. Medicare Advantage products are part of the Medicare program and will provide Medicare-covered benefits under Part A (hos­ pital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance for doctor visits and other outpatient services) and sometimes ex­ tra benefits. There may be a monthly premium in addition to the Medicare Part B premi­ um. The Medicare Advantage carrier will provide a health card that can be used at doc­ tors' offices, hospitals, etc. in place of your Medicare card. • Representatives from companies offering Medicare Advantage plans may call you to schedule an appoint­ ment, but they can not come to your home without your permission. Before agreeing to an appointment, however, get the person's name, which company he/she represents, and a phone number. Call the person back at that phone number in order to verify that he is who he says he is. Then make the appointment. If you have any doubts, call SHIIP at 1-800-443-9354. • Make sure your doc­ tors and/or hospitals or other medical providers accept the Medicare Advantage plan be­ fore you purchase it! If you games information news. mam Tug spurts oriel 0MV/MM| entertainment ring tones, music, sideo, wailpapti, screen «v«n, comics and tnorr plus much more! 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April's School of Dance will have registration on Tuesday, August 2, and Wednesday, August 3 at the dance school location. Classes begin on Monday, August 15. April schedules the times of her classes to best fit the lives of the stu­ dents and their parents. If you are interested and want a say as to when a class time might be, please come to sign up on these dates, August 2 and 3. A description of the dif­ ferent classes follows: Ballet will empha­ size balance, flexibility, strength, discipline and co­ ordination skills. Since bal­ let is the basis of all forms of dance, April recommends that everyone consider tak­ ing this class to make you the best dancer you can be. This class will be offered to all ages. Jazz will emphasize bal­ ance, flexibility, strength and hand/eye coordination. This class will be offered to ages 6 and up and you must have completed one or more years of ballet training. Also*' jazz students must continue to study ballet to take this class. Tap will emphasize bal­ ance, strength, feet and rhythm coordination. Tap will be offered to all ages. Hip-Hop will emphasize rhythm, hand/eye coordina­ tion, strength and endur­ ance. This class will be of­ fered to ages 7 and up. Pointe will emphasize balance, flexibility, strength, major discipline, control of body, and coordination. Pointe students must have had at least two years of ballet training before tak­ ing this class. The student's feet must be fully grown which is generally between ages 11 and 12 or otherwise recommended by the teach­ er. This class is usually for advanced students only. Cheerleading prep will emphasize cheer dances, cheers and chants, jumps, formation changes, hand/ eye coordination, basic stunts, flexibility, strength and some tumbling. This class will be offered to ages 7 and up. Creative Movement will emphasize movement, rhythm, friendships, trust, flexibility, discipline and balance. This class is de­ signed for ages 3 and un­ der. Agility will emphasize flexibility, strength, align­ ment, posture, balance, discipline and coordination skills. This workout will produce a long, lean, sculpt­ ed body that you have al­ ways wanted. This class is great for all ages especially anyone playing sports. Aerobics will emphasize strength training, coordi­ nation, endurance, cardio and balance. It will be a full body workout, working the arms, legs and abs at a steady pace. Good for all ages. Pilates/Yoga will empha­ size flexibility, discipline, control of body and bal­ ance. This is a slower pace workout involving a lot of breathing and stretching. Good for all ages. Social Dancing will emphasize coordination skills, partnership, posture, rhythm, balance, and flex­ ibility. You will learn vari­ ous types of couples dancing which can be learned with a partner or without. This class will also emphasize coordination skills, team­ work, rhythm and how to dance in any environment (weddings, clubs, or in your backyard I.April will offer these classes upon interest, (shag, swing, line, ballroom and salsa). This class will be great fun and great ex­ ercise for all ages. All of these classes are wonderful to learn because they are fun and they will last a lifetime!!! April is also going to be able to order most all of the dance wear needed for her classes which will be a lot easier than having to order online. For more information, call April at 336-846-1545. If no answer, please leave a message and she will call you back ASAP The BROC Head Start Program is now taking applications for school year 2005-2006 on children 3 and 4 years of age. Head Start is a preschool child development educational program; Sizemore Head Start is the name of the Ashe County center. Head Start serves income eligible families; also a limited number of over-income families can be served if their children have disabilities or special needs. Proof of income and proof of child's age (birth certificate) must be shown when applying for Head John L. Idol Jr. at Skyland Books Deep Gap native John L. Idol Jr. will talk to local residents and sign his book, "Blue Ridge Heritage" at Skyland Books on Saturday, July 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The book begins with the story of John Nicholson Idol, a Confederate sharpshooter who comes to Deep Gap during Reconstruction, marries a daughter of pioneer settler Solomon Greene and adapts to Blue Ridge ways of working and living. How heand two generations of his descendants become absorbed into the mountain culture is told through family letters, oral history and personal experience. In addition to telling a story about a specific family, the book reflects Blue Ridge traditions and traces a mode of life much like that of Colonial America. The author, a fourth generation native of the area, taught English at Clemson University for more than 30 years before retiring to Hillsborough. He attended Deep Gap Elementary School, Appalachian High School, Appalachian State Teacher's College (now ASU) and University of Arkansas. Idol and his wife, Marjorie, spend much time on Idol Mountain in Deep Gap on acreage passed down to him from the homestead of his great-grandfather, John Nicholson Idol. Annual exhibition at The Jones House The High Country Watermedia Society, Inc. is hav­ ing their annual exhibition at The Jones House, 604 W. King Street, Boone, NC. The exhibition will run from August 1 through Au­ gust 28. The Opening Recep­ tion and Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, August 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This show is limited to watermedia (watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and pas­ tels - collage is acceptable as long as watermedia con­ stitute the majority of the work). The Juror will be Artist/ Illustrator Daniel Filippone. He received his BA in Illus- Wilkes Electric Motors, tic OPEN M-F 8-5 SAT 8-1 SALES and SERVICE tration from the Fashion In­ stitute of Technology in New York City. He is a graduate of the NY Academy of Art where he received his Mas­ ter of Fine Arts degree. He studied "Lessons from the Old Masters" at the Univer­ sity of Florence, in Italy and has always been a great ad­ mirer of the Italian Masters. Daniel continues a career as an illustrator, which has brought him to North Caro­ lina as the Artist/Illustrator at Appalachian State Uni­ versity and he also teaches drawing and illustration in the Art Department at ASU. Anyone interested is in­ vited to attend. 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YVUma Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour Check out our web site: www.sparta-nc.com/ne wrivergoll^ BMI* Ashe Schools of Home Edu­ cation will have pot-luck pic­ nic and registration at Ashe Park (new shelter), to gear up for the new school year. This event will be held on Satur­ day, August 13 from 4 p.m. ot 8 p.m. If you home school or are thinking of home schooling, (1210 350)710 1005 WINC0 Stand-by Home Generators a full time course load. It is the highest academic honor bestowed on students prior to graduation at CCC&TI. Miranda is in the nursing curriculum at Caldwell and plans to become a nurse prac­ titioner. She is the daughter of Jeana Lyalls of Jefferson and Terry Lyalls of Lansing. Home schooling event (1240 420)725 1000 STEALTH (PG-13) OKI Air Compressors . Miranda Danielle Ly­ alls, a freshman at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, was on the President's List for the recently ended spring se­ mester. The President's List means that a student has earned a 4.0 grade point average on Adv Tlx on ST*THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (PG-13)# AC-DC Motor Repairs Owners: Michael A. Nichols and Chad Everhardt Miranda Lyalls on President's List 628-262-3800 800-FANDANGO 2544 MUST LOVE DOGS (PG-13) DKJ (1250 430) 735 1020 •New River Country Club m Start. Income may be for the previous calendar year or the past twelve months. Classes operate from mid August to May of 2006. The hours of operation for Head Start classes are from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Friday classes may also be available for children depending upon the families' needs and funding sources. For more information on eligibility and to make an appointment to apply, please call Brenda Roten at the Sizemore Head Start Center at 246-6448. mmmrn, MrMmiT ! ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �fl Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 PAGE 4A PAC FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2005 ^ Editorial Child molesters It may have almost hap­ pened here. If authorities are right about the intentions of an Alleghany man who is a convicted sex offender, we might have made nation­ al headlines with another horrifying child abduction. Thankfully, this time the good guys got there first. It is past time that the nation got serious—very serious—about child molesting. Several high pro­ file cases have made every­ one aware of the horrors of this incredibly evil crime, but sooner or later—prob­ ably sooner—our attention will go elsewhere. But the molesting will continue. Until these recent mur­ derous incidents in other parts of the nation, there has been almost a concil­ iatory tone in the media's coverage of this issue. This was especially true as the appalling epidemic of moles­ tation by Roman Catholic priests, and the subsequent coverups, hit the press. As we have argued here before, one's alleged faith should never be a shield to pros­ ecution. Perpetrators and anyone who aids them in hiding their crimes belong behind bars. The General Assembly needs to revisit this issue and toughen the penal­ ties. At the minimum, an adult who sexually molests or rapes a child 12 years of age or under should serve an active sentence of at least 20 years. Second time offenders should never leave prison again. Period. We can argue back and forth that molestors are mentally ill or are "sick and need treatment rather than prison. That overlooks the ten­ two things: first, dency of some such offend­ ers to repeat their crimes over and over; second, the inestimable damage done to the victims. The right of the victims to a normal childhood and personal safety far out­ weigh the right of a proven molester to freedom or sym­ pathy. Anyone who commits such crimes has proven him or herself unable to live and function in normal soci­ ety. Therefore, they must be excluded from that society. At present, the only option we have in our judicial sys­ tem is prison. It may not be the perfect solution, but if it keeps molestors and kids separated, then it will work until something better is developed. Child molestors do not wear distinctive uniforms or have a certain "look." Parents need to exercise great caution in who they allow to be alone with their children and be proactively concerned for their safety. Tougher laws and such awareness will not stop child molesting. But they can, at least, isolate the wrongdoers and prevent them from hurting more victims. As a state, we must demand our government do more, through the legal sys­ tem, to protect our children from these criminals. Thanks to Robinson Jefferson Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. 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As she moves to Sierra Leone with her family to teach in an International School, we hope that she is able to touch the world just as she has us. We thank her for her wise input/ direction and her spirit of volunteerism (it will be difficult to find shelter coverage for Christmas Day now!!!). Her passion to fight family vio­ lence in Ashe County and to help strengthen all families is inspiring. We will remem­ ber her and her family in this new adventure! We know the peoples of Sierra Leone will be touched by her compassion and willingness to serve. Sin­ cerely, A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.) Advisory Board Jefferson Evidence on Rove i< — TO NOTHING.., \\EKY v/nve Letters to the Editor quite capable of addressing it himself, although I do have one observation on Mr. Getty's "Logic." He says, "I would ask him to please, for the sake of those of us who are unen­ lightened, to help by giving examples for us to follow in order that we might change To the Editor: our backward existence into There is mounting evi­ the image of a more compas­ dence that Karl Rove and sionate land, such as Sudan, other White House officials Iraq, China, Russia or per­ knew Valerie Plame was an haps the bastions of human undercover CIA agent yet rights, North Korea or Iran." they still revealed her iden­ That "logic" would be like a tity to reporters. Of couse I Taliban woman with no rights do not know whether or not saying, "At least I'm not liv­ lies have been told to the ing in a Nazi Concentration grand jury but the White Camp. My situation may be House appears to be squirm­ bad, but it could be 'worse,'— ing. They have already begun no need to speak out or try to their attack phase on this is­ change anything." Not speak­ sue in hopes of intimidating ing out is what progressively those trying to keep it front takes us to the "worse case and center (Meet The Press, scenario." 7/17/05). Molly Ivins (Win­ As far as "religion," Mr. ston-Salem Journal, 7/21/05) Getty did exactly what Mr. also wrote an excellent op-ed Moore did. He assumed that piece discussing the issue. since we've both studied the Whether you believe Karl same things, and I did not Rove is guilty or not, wait for come to the same conclusion the verdict of the grand jury he did concerning those stud­ and until then do not accept ies, I have to be wrong and the Administration's pre­ could not truly have done "se­ tense that it is of little conse­ rious research." He said that quence. his basis for believing is ex­ Stewart Fowler Bush actly the same as my basis for West Jefferson not believing. I totally agree, which is why both of our be­ liefs are valid, and both should be respected. Neither of us should be considered "immor­ al" for what we believe or do not believe. He said being a man who believes in Deity, he understands that you have to choose in whom you believe. I To the Editor: This is a response to Mr. agree. He did not, however, of­ Getty who advised Mr. Dud­ fer any explanation as to why ley and I to do some serious somebody's choice in a "differ­ research (until we come to ent" deity would be any less share "his" beliefs?) I won't valid than his own choice. He speak for Mr. Dudley as far as also did not address the main "politics," as I've read some of point of my letter which was his letters and feel sure he's that without a direct visita- Religion debate "^W.IWR.DOW vmm BOW, IT tion and "confirmation" from God, nobody can prove that God ever "spoke" or ordered anyone to kill anyone. He chooses to believe it because it works for him. Whether Christians believe it or not, people find the same "peace that passeth understanding" in Buddhism and other belief systems as they do in Chris­ tianity. I would not even be discussing beliefs if it weren't for the fact that Christians invariably will not allow oth­ ers the same "right" to choose the belief system that is val­ id for them without tirades about their "immorality." In fact, I believe there was a letter recently stating that I was going to "burn in hell" for not believing the same as the writer. Mr. Getty had some prob­ lems with my statement that I don't believe any religion is wrong if it helps someone to be a better person. I change that statement. I believe any religion is fine if it helps a person to become a "bet­ ter person" as determined by what Mr. Getty considers "a better person," since his "cri­ teria for evil" is the only one that is valid. I never said any­ thing about "evil" being an il­ lusion, (although, there are many Eastern systems that maintain the belief that we choose to come into this life for the sole purpose of expe­ riencing "darkness" in order to know ourselves as "light" and to evolve as souls based on those experiences). Who am I or Mr. Getty or anyone to say that their beliefs are any less valid than our beliefs concerning evil? Nobody can prove who is correct, which is why ALL beliefs (that do not advocate harm to another person) should be respected. It was nice of Mr. Getty to admit that he had doubts and problems reconciling the viciousness of God in the Old Testament with a loving God. I guess that eliminates the need for any of the rest of us to concern ourselves with any doubts. It's a shame we can't all be exactly the "same," isn't it? What an interesting world that would be. (I imagine God would be bored to death). Susan Phillips Vilas Scouts give thanks To the Editor: On June 2-5 Scouts from Pack 214 of West Jefferson attended their very first mer­ it badge camp at Elk Shoals Methodist Campground. Scouts participated in many planned activities including Canoeing, fly fishing, ropes course, Knot Tying and dutch oven cooking and much more. Scout families were invited to attend camp as well. Pack 214 would like to thank the following individuals, orga­ nizations and businesses for making the first merit badge camp a huge success. Ashe County Builders K & K Stitch and Screen McDonald's Whitetop Laurel Fly Shop Elk Shoals Campground Latham & Son Home Im­ provement Rick Price Charles Young Mrs. Judy Morris Bill Burkett New Beginnings & Friends Rob Brooks Junior Eller Scouts sold donuts to raise money for camp. Thanks go out to all who bought donuts from scouts to help with their camp fees. We would also like to Thank our cub master Cindy Eller and all of the leaders for all their hard work. Scout Pack 214 One man who knows what Congress is about Oqe of the great mysteries of mod­ a photo op visit proern American politics is the purpose of moting his Central Congress, and, specifically, the U.S. House fl JHL American Free Trade of Representatives. Agreement (CAFTA). The House has become, in many cases, •A) Congresswoman little more than a pack of cheerleaders for Sue Myrick, Rthe president, presuming he and they are Mecklenburg, a of the same party. That was true in the ('AFTA supporter, Clinton years, and is true again in the B. got to ride into town Bush Administration. That is very danger­ ^J on Air Force One. ous, because the Founding Fathers set up I '^ut ^he hometown our Constitution so that the executive, leg­ Jim Thompson congressman, Mr. islative and judicial branches would bal­ McHenry, did not ance each other, preventing tyranny from show up to greet the a king, parliament or judges. The framers president or take part in this exercise in of that document did not intend for every­ "free trade" propaganda. one in the government to get along and be Instead, Mr. McHenry went to another great friends. part of his district, to Lenoir. There, he But times have changed in dramatic addressed workers at Broyhill Furniture, ways in the past 200 years. Much of these where another 1,000 people are expected so-called representatives' time is spent in to lose their jobs in August. He attacked fundraising, getting ready for the election CAFTA strongly, and pledged to vote coming up in less than two years. So the against it in the upcoming House vote. campaigning never really ends, the des­ In that speech Mr. McHenry said some­ perate search for cash never concludes, thing remarkable: "Neither party nor par­ and too often leadership—from both par­ tisanship nor my president determine ties—seems to be a fairly low priority. what is best for Western North Carolina." Our halls of Congress are choked with That is right, sir that is up to the people people whose greatest ability is getting and their elected representative, which re-elected. happens to be you. Therefore, it was refreshing and heart­ Mr. McHenry understands clearly ening to discover that there is a member of what few politicans seem to these days. Congress who knows what the U.S. House Congress can only work if its members of Representatives is supposed to do. determinedly represent the interests of That man is Patrick McHenry, a each of their districts. That balances out Republican freshman who represents things, and insures representation for all. the 10th District of North Carolina in It is messy, noisy and confusing. It got Washington. this far; it can get many centuries into On July 15, President Bush visited the future, if we will see the light as this McHenry's home county of Gaston to do young man has seen it. So let us recap. Here we have a 29-yearold freshman member of Congress. He disagrees with the president on an issue on which the administration is pushing hard. Though recognized as a team player, he knows this bill is bad for his district. And so he refuses to play along, despite the pressure, threats and promises. He publicly refuses to demean himself and those he represents by being a prop at a ridiculous photo op. That, ladies and gentlemen, is what is called leadership. And courage. Lots of it. I believe Patrick McHenry has the makings of a statesman in him. Hopefully, the often ugly realities of Washington will not deter, subvert or disillusion him from serving the people who sent him to the nation's capital in the first place. Hats off to you, Mr. Mcl Ienry, and keep up the good work. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Pos is available, free of charge, for readers tc express their views. All it takes is a lette to the editor. The subject of the letter: should be a matter of community interes and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur poses. Only the writer's name and com munity will be published. Letters mus not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, Wes Jefferson, NC 28694 or email tc Ithompson® jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Todd Blues Festival this Saturday The 3rd Annual Todd Blues Festival is coming to Todd on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. with a great line­ up of performers. Come to the Walter and Annie Cook Memorial Park across from Todd General Store and lis­ ten to some hot blues in the cool North Carolina Moun­ tains. All proceeds benefit Todd community projects. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to the following performers. • Shrimp City Slim and Wanda Johnson: The spici­ est Low-Country blues from Charleston SC. Shrimp City Slim (aka Gary Erwin) plays a mean piano and writes jumpin' and flavor­ ful tunes that Ms. Johnson interprets with her amaz­ ingly soulful vocals. • Sparky and Rhonda Rucker: A journey through Black American roots mu­ sic. Blues, folk tunes, story telling, spirited singing, rhythmic and rich guitar, rousing harmonica and over 40 years of experience. • Sandra Hall: The Em­ press of the Blues! Gutsy, low-down and sultry, this Post file photos Performers at this year's Todd Blues Festival will include the popular, hard-driving bluesman Luther "House Rocker" Johnson (above) and the Alligators (right). veteran star of the Atlanta and the International mu­ sic scene is what the blues is all about! • The King Bees: Todd residents who have taken their blues from Rome to Paris to the Mississippi Delta. Queen Bee Zamagni belts it out with the best backed by the burning guitar riffs of Hound Dog Baskerville. Loads of en­ ergy and a great show. • Luther "House Rocker" Johnson: Greasy blues gui­ tar and gritty vocals by this rollicking showman. Four decades on the Atlanta blues scene and a WorldWide reputation. • The Alligators: They call Western North Caro­ lina home, but this skin­ tight unit loves to romp on Chicago blues. They lay down a truckload of fiery Windy-City licks. Tickets are $15 in ad­ vance and $20 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased on July 30 at the festival gates or can be purchased ahead by calling The Todd Mercantile at (336) 8775401; The Todd General Store at (336) 877-1067; or The Boone Chamber of Commerce at (828) 2642225. Mountainhome Music celebrates sounds of Stephen Foster A fresh cool breeze is a wel­ come guest in the sweltering summer heat. This Saturday night Lisa Baldwin and Dave Haney along with Stephen and Diane Rydell will usher in this fresh air on the Mountainhome Mu­ sic concert series. "Baldwin and Haney offer a change in tempo from our normal fast-paced bluegrass," said Joe Shannon, host of Mountainhome Music. "And Stephen and Diane Rydell will carry us back to the banks of the Suwannee River through the songs of Stephen Foster." "Ice tea and soft summer gowns, not quite. But the music will be simultaneously refresh­ ing and a walk down memory lane," said Joe Shannon. Baldwin and Haney feature a mixture of traditional and original folksongs. They have been perfecting their harmony since 1991, and their quality and simple elegance have gar­ nered national attention. In a review about their latest CD, "Where We Belong," Bluegrass Unlimited magazine said, Bald­ win and Haney, "have a lovely and understated style.strong yet easy going and gentle." Stephen and Diane Rydell, owners of Rydell Music Center in the Boone Mall, were veter­ was 18. He served jail time in 1985 on those charges, ac­ cording to N.C. Department of Correction records. In 1988, 1989 and 1990, he was convicted of several breaking and enterings and larcenies. Also in 1990, he was convicted of a second degree sexual offense. As a result of these convictions, Hodge was imprisoned from March 22, 1988 to November 13, 1989, and from May 8, 1990 to Oct. 8, 1996. Less than two years after his release, Hodge was con­ victed of indecent exposure (in 1998) and failing to reg­ ister as a convicted sex of­ Hodge continued from front page Office, the two felony at­ tempted abduction warrants will be served on Hodge. The children were unhurt in the incident, Gentry said, and are safe at home. Hodge has spent much of his adult life behind bars. He was first convicted of utter­ ing forgery in 1979, when he ans of Broadway before mov­ ing to Boone. Stephen Rydell's credits include "Kiss Me Kate," "Brigadoon," and "Oklahoma." He and Diane met in New York while they were both appearing irj a Bel Canto Opera company production. This concert will be a re­ prieve of a "Songs of Stephen Foster" concert performed two years ago on the Mountainhome Music stage, according to Joe Shannon. Selections will include "Hard Times Come Again No More," "Beautiful Dreamer," I Dream of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," "My Old Kentucky Home," and many more. Fiddler, mandolinist, and singer Scott Freeman will also take the stage to flavor the show with a touch of old-time fiddle and Appalachian bal­ lads. The concert will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in ' downtown Boone. Starting time is 8:00. Tickets are $12.50 fender. He served more time, in advance and $15 at the door. from March 22,1999 to Sept. 8, 2000. He was out of jail just over a year when a new break­ ing and entering charge put Hodge behind bars again. He was in prison from Oct. 8, 2001 until his release on March 3, 2005. HOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 P Crew Theatre One continued from front page $12,000 in pay for the period of employment. Also eligible are National Guard members returning from active duty. Pete Parish served as an on-site supervisor for the pro­ gram. He praised the workers for their efforts, and congrat­ ulated Woodard and Delphias on completing the work. "They are a great bunch of workers," said Parish. "What they've done at the camp (Methodist Camp at Elk Shoals) is great. They have really made the camp look nice. After the storms came through, we had a lot of trees dangerous to those who would use the trails. No doubt they Boom continued from front page and is working with him to make it happen, they should grant the extension for an­ other year. The board agreed, and voted in favor of the ex­ tension. Henley said he does not expect such large competition next year for the tax credit program, and will seek maxi­ mum points in the applica­ tion process. The tax credits are normally announced in September, he said, but there were so few projects awarded this year that the announce­ ment came in June. If the same thing were to happen next year, and his project is one of those approved, he could close on the property with the town earlier than September. In other business at the meeting, the aldermen voted to begin the process of rezoning property from Brook Street to Gentry Street in the McConnell Street area from residential to commercial. A request was made by busi­ ness owner David Desautels who owns property in this area. Desautels said the area is seeing an increase in busi­ nesses, and he would like to Asphalt continued from front page lated material sales. The com­ pany also operates asphalt plants in Avery, Mitchell, Mc­ Dowell and Watauga counties in North Carolina, Johnson and Sullivan counties in Ten­ nessee, and Buchanan, Rus­ sell, Tazewell and Washing­ ton counties in Virginia. Tickets for children are $5, and a new family ticket is available for $30. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be pur­ chased online at www.mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Cruris), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, The Blowing Rock Stage Company and Pandora's Mailbox in Blowing Rock, and at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jefferson. For more information call 828-264-8118 or go to www. mountauihomemusic.com. develop it. Town Manager Meredith Ballou said he would begin the process of contacting property owners in the area and scheduling a public hear­ ing on the rezoning. Desautels also told the board that he has sold the green house parked haphaz­ ardly just off NC 88 next to the office of Priscilla Norris, and it will be moved by Aug. 12. saved lives by cleaning up the deadfall and cutting old limbs. And the riverbanks are looking really good. I'm sorry to see Paul and Charles go. We have become such good friends." Delphias and Woodard each received a framed certificate and enjoyed a special cake with their fellow workers. For more information on the program, to request re­ pairs, or to apply as a worker, call Sherry Scott at JobLink at 982-5627. Istealthl G t-Hv Come take a Peek... Theatre Two Charlie and The ChocolateFactory pg schedule Y ou'll like wliat you see! Galleries, Restaurants, Realtors, Shopping, Entertainment. Lodging and Services! Downtown ww\v\VJI> nvn tow i i.com Come on down.... to our little town!- Breathe...Don,t Burn! Smoke from outdoor hunting pollutes the air and is unhealthy to breathe. You can he fined for illegal burning. Garbage, paper and cardboard Tires and other rubber products Building materials, including lumber Wire, plastics and synthetic materials Asphalt shingles and heavy oils Paints, household and agricultural chemicals Buildings and other structures • Anything when air quality forecast is Code Orange or Red For air quality forecasts, call 1 (888) 784-6224 or visit www.ncair. org. Leaves, branches and other yard trimmings can be burned, if no public pickup is available and you follow DAQ guidelines. Open burning to clear vegetation from land or rights-of-way may be allowed, provided that: • Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads • Fires are at least 1,000 feet away from occupied buildings • Burning is done on the site of origin, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Burn permits issued by the N.C. Division of Forest Resources or other agents do not excuse a person from following air quality rules. For more information, contact: www.ncair.org 1 (877) OPEN BURN 1 (877) 673-6287 Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Air Quality , 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4600 (This ad was paid for by a violator of the open burning law.) �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2005 JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Singing Greenes to host Jubilee Boone -The Charlotte Ob­ server recently stated that vacationers are making their way to the mountains and the beaches this summer. Obviously, this is very posi­ tive news to the High Coun­ try Tourism Bureau of North Carolina. Yet, no doubt, one of the busiest weeks of the sum­ mer for Boone, NC, will be August 9-13. That's when the exciting sound of Southern Gospel Music will ring loudly throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains at the High Country Fairgrounds, as dozens of Southern Gospel Music's most popular artists come to the North Carolina High Country for the 23rd Annual Gospel Singing Jubliee. This exceptional six day event, hosted by popular Southern Gospel trio, The Greenes, will feature concerts with many of Southern Gospel Music's most talented recording artist including The Mark Trammell Trio, Michael Combs, The Chuck Wagon Gang, The Primitive Quartet, Gold City, Ivan Parker, The McKameys, Greater Vision, Jeff and Sherri Easter, The Freemans and many others. In fact, over 20 Southern Gospel Music's most renowned recording artists will be featured throughout the event. Additionally, a special Sunday morning worship service will be held, featuring music by The Greenes and their special guest, The Lesters. Also, Tim Greene, long- Friendship Baptist Church hosts 'Sonshine Xplosion' Post file photo The Singing Greenes (above) will host their 23rd Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee in Boone from Aug. 9 to 13. time member of The Greenes will be speaking. The very first Gospel Singing Jubilee took place two decades ago when The Greenes decided to host an event, which would attract Gospel Music lovers from the region to their hometown of Boone, NC. Since that time the event has grown to become one of the largest attended Gospel Music events held in the United States. Recently, The Singing News Magazine conducted a survey asking some 200,000 readers about their favorite outdoor gospel music event. The Gospel Singing Jubilee was voted number one. Realizing that Boone, NC is the place where thousands visit each year, The Greenes are delighted to present this musical event to vacationers who visit the North Carolina High Country. Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. nightly with gates opening at 4 p.m. daily. The Sunday morning worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Large tents are provided in case of inclement weather. Free camping is available at the High Country Fairgrounds, and handicap parking is also available for those attending the 23rd Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee in Boone, The 23rd Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee promises to be one to remember. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate only. There is no admission charge for children under the age of 13. Complete information may be obtained by calling 828/297-3030. Additional information may also be obtained online at www. thegreenesgospel.com. This event will be one the entire family will enjoy. So bring your lawn chairs and the entire family, and join many of the Southern Gospel Music's most popular artists at the High Country Fairgrounds on August 9-13 as the 23rd Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee returns to Boone, NC. Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor George Norris 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 246-2979 Comer of Faw-Rohuul A McNeil Sts • Jefferson IBS West - Left on McNeil. One Block) 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC \ \ Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 11:00am Sunday Etf/iing Worship- J:00pm Wednesday Evening • 7:00pm Satitrdas Pra\er Sen it t 9:<J0pm Youth Minister: Rev Alan .Kmhrnse Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. I Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. | Wedne sday Night Bible Study - 7:OOp.nu Blue Ridge Worship Center Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Senice -11:00am A 6:00pm Join us in worship to Christ" Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson Church of Christ at West Jefferson 22! Barnett Sc. tOffBuck Mtn. Road) Pastor - Rev. Leon Miller • 877-5309 Tim Canup, Minister Locust Street. West Jefferson, NC Sunday School- 10:00a.m. Sunday Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. 846-5616 Preacher 's Residence Healing Springs Baptist Church Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 891 Friendship Baptist Church RdJclTcrson, NC Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old hwy. 16• Crumpier, NC Rev. David Grinnell • 9R2-20H0 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:OOA.M Sunday School • 9:00 ajn. Sunday Worship Sm ites - 9:45 a.m. Sundav Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Livingl" W» Im-itc you to join us Jara (tod centered, jamily worshipping experiente. North Beaver Baptisl Sign Up Now Festival Features: • Arts & Crafts • Bake Sale • Entertainment • Silent Auction • Grandma's Attic • Raffle for Birds of Carolina to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Rector • The Rev. Stephen Miller Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Phone - 982-3076 Smethport United Methodist Church On the Grounds of the Historic Mission House at Holy Trinity Church, Glendale Springs, NC For information or to reserve space: Tel: Paula Riggs at (336) 877-4397 or E-mail at priggs@skybest.com Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 South Sunday School 10:00 a m. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00 p.m. Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Evening Service 6:30~p%. 336-877-9075 Cornerstone Fellowship "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes YouT 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 am. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries "And He led them as far as to Bethany... and He blessed them" Luke 24:50 Barnett St. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor 115 East Main St.. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Church: 982-9210' Pastor: 877-3769 join us for a joyful worship apehence. We would love to have you come worship with us. Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Rev. Keith ('asey 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 pan Monday • T.E.A M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church 101 Smith SL l/a.f off East Mat*). Jtfftnm. NC (336)246-9642 Rrvtmd Jeff Wtgtor • Pastor family Toot - 9.30AM Sa/uhjSchool- 16:00AM Sunday Mamm* \Wrship - 11 MAM Sunday Bmm M# - 1.0WM 4ednruh\ HihlrSmd. • 7 00PM Nunrn prmultdJural! irmu 336-877-2801 Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30a.m. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service | Come West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rick Miller Saturday, October 1st, 2005 9 am - 4 pm Baldwin Community Church 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. St. Mary's Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson FESTIVAL OF THE FRESCOES All proceeds used for Church outreach Sunday Evening Worship Service • 7:00P.M. (Episcopalian) Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Crofters Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. Parish of the Holy Communion "Loves you and wants you Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Attention 846-5615 Church Office or Everyone Welcome Friendship Baptist Church Youth will sponsor "Sonshine Xplosion" on Saturday, Au­ gust 6, 2005 at Family Cen­ tral in Jefferson. This free event begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. There will be many activities for all ages including a climbing rock wall, airwalk and slide and horseback rides. Drawings will be held for a '92 Mercury Tracer (compliments of Ashe County Motors), Playstation 2, X-Box and Ipod Shuffle to be given away to young peo­ ple grades 7 - 12. The Chris­ Photo courtesy of Friendship Baptist Church tian Motorcycle Association Chad Varga is the guest speaker for Sonshine Xplosion. will be there helping with the event. A love offering will be taken for the guest speaker. he was voted captain and Chad is now helping them re­ There will also be live music was a pre-season All Big East alize that there is purpose in selection. After graduating in life and their dreams can be and food available. Guest speaker for this 1997, he was invited to play realized. Youth pastor, Darryl Giles event will be Chad Varga, with the Dallas Maverick but was unable to due to an inju­ and pastor, David Grinnell of founder and president of IN­ SPIRE, a non-profit organi­ ry. He later played in the Eu­ Friendship Church extend a zation established to reach ropean Professional league in warm welcome to youth and people through character Spain for two seasons. Then adults for this "Sonshine in 1999, he walked away Xplosion". building presentations. If you have questions, con­ from a basketball career and Chad was a basketball star in high school and at the Uni­ felt compelled to reach out to tact Darryl at the church at versity of Pittsburgh where people from all walks of life. 982-2080." Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Corneas you. art. you vitllbe loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship & Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Rolrert St. off Bare IChurch) 246-9378 St. Francis of Assist Catholic Church Smethport Independant Baptist Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 Saturday Services: Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Suiulay Night Services 6:30 p.m. Sun. Morning Mass - 9.3)0 a.m. Weekday Mom. Mass - Call for times Wed'tesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise of Warrens vine J. Pastor: Kevin Morgan f/J j 336-667-6092 Office Photu: B6-9t2-94IO*Rrr. Immtjom • Pastor Welcome Home Baptist Church Sunday School • 10:00AM Rev. 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Each year the festival continues to grow with the support of vol­ unteers, the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the National Park Service. Please join us for the 19 annual Brinegar Days Fes­ tival on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 7 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is free of charge. Children can participate in unique ac­ tivities throughout the week­ end. Listed below are examples of cultural demonstrations on Saturday, August 6: QUILTING HORSE AND WAGON TEAM BLACK SMITHING KNITTING OLD TIME AND MOUNTAIN MUSIC SPINNING SHAPED NOTE SINGING WEAVING FLAX PROCESSING NATURAL DYEING WOODWORKING CORN MILL GRINDING BUTTER MAKING & OTHER AFFAIRS OF "PLAIN LIVING" On Sunday, August 7th, the event will focus on local and community history. Staff and historians will be presenting oral history workshops and presentations about the his­ tory of the local area. Park Rangers with expertise in photograph preservation and scrapbooking workshops will be available for questions throughout the day. Demon­ strations of flax processing, spinning, knitting, weaving, and quilting will accompany the workshops. Local histori­ cal societies will share their knowledge with visitors. The Sunday, August 7 schedule includes: 1:00 p.m. Oral History Workshop with WCU Profes­ sor Ted Coyle 2:00 p.m. Shape Note Sing­ ing with the Moose Family 2:30 p.m. Basin Cove and the 1916 Flood with Lon Leatherland 3:00 p.m. Ted Coyle will con­ duct an oral history interview with Rev. Don Richardson Reverend Don Richard­ son was the former pastor of the Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church in Alleghany County, North Carolina from 1955 for more than four de­ cades. Richardson is well known in the area for more than his long-time associa­ tion with the church. While growing up, Richardson learned to spell words back­ wards at a rapid speed due to the newspapers pasted on the ceiling in order to stop roof leaks. He would read the newspapers as he fell asleep at night. In April 1986, Rev. Richardson was invited to the Johnny Carson Show to demonstrate his talent. Please contact Park Rang­ er Erin Brasfield at 336-3728568 for more information about the event. You've spent the whole weekend outdoors, biking, gardening, barbecuing, and just enjoying the beautiful weather But you awake Monday morning to a body full of insect bites! You thought about those Citronella candles you put out on the deck and the oily repellent you sprayed all over your body. But alas, you are left with the task of nursing those itchy bug bites, wondering if spending that time outdoors was even worth it. Why are biting insects, such as mosquitoes, so drawn to humans? Like bloodhounds, they have poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell. They can smell you from 100 feet away, but they can't see you until they are 30 feet away. "Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and Octenol, chemicals that humans and animals emit when they exhale, which mosquitoes can detect from 100 feet away." says Jim Nolen, president of BioSensory, a U.S.-based manufacturer of next-generation mosquito-control products, many of which result from cooperative research with the U.S.D.A. That's why you need to take advantage of mosquitoes' poor sense of smell and turn it against them by blocking their ability to track a person's scent. Since the bugs can't track your scent, they cannot get close enough tosee you. And, if they cannot see you, then they cannot bite you. Conceal!R) products by Biosensory do just that. They come in a candle form or in a tabletop unit which dispenses Conceal inhibitor into the atmosphere through quiet, battery-powered fans. Place them in areas where people or animals congregate, such as on a deck, pool or patio Conceal products may be used around food, children, and pets, and they do not harm the environment. Conceal products provide protection from mosquitos for pennies a day and are much more h convenient to use than DEET and are much more effective than Citronella. For more infomiation, contact BioSensory at (860) 4233009 or visit www.nomorebites. com. High temps prompt warnings RALEIGH - With the heat index continuing to top the 100 degree mark and even hotter temperatures predicted for this week, North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Service officials are warning the public about potential problems. State Health Director Dr. Leah Devlin says, " People need to be aware that extreme heat can be very dangerous. You need to take common sense steps to protect you and your loved ones. Now is the time to stay indoors as much as possible." In particular, officials are worried about very vulnerable people like the elderly and young children. "No child should ever be left in a parked car period," said Peggy Ball, director of the North Carolina Division of Child Development. "A car heats up quickly and children are particularly vulnerable to that heat. The temperature inside a parked car can reach 120 degrees in as little as 10 minutes, literally baking its inhabitants. Even without the problems of parked cars, young children are particularly vulnerable to heat. Make sure you keep them cool and have plenty of liquids on hand for them to drink." Karen Gottovi, director of the Division of Aging and Adult Services, says that the elderly are also at higher risk. "Now is the time to check on your elderly family members and neighbors. Make sure they are protected." People who are overweight, physically ill (especially with heart disease or high blood pressure), or who take certain medications (such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation) may also be more affected by high temperatures. Dr. Devlin has the following tips for the public: •Stay cool indoors, if at all possible, in an air-conditioned place. •Take a cool shower or bath to cool off. •Drink plenty of fluids. •Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen. •Scheduleoutdooractivities carefully, limiting activity to morning and evening hours. •If children play outside during the day, they should stick to shaded areas. •Pace yourself. If you're not used to exertion during high heat, take it carefully. •Use a buddy system. If you have to work in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers'and have someone do that for you. Heat exhaustion can occur at temperatures about 90 degrees and heat stroke can occur when temperatures rise above 105 degrees. If not treated immediately, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Appalachian Cultural Museum offering workshops for adults It's summer and the kids shouldn't have all the fun! ASLTs Appalachian Cultur­ al Museum is offering two workshops for adults that are sure to broaden your cre­ ative talents. Both Watauga County natives and visitors alike are invited to the Mu­ seum for two special oppor­ tunities to be creative while learning about High Coun­ try history. Summer weary parents might want to plan a day just for themselves once the kids are back in school this August! On Wednesday, August 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. the Museum is sponsoring "Lun­ cheon with Matisse at the Manor." Participants with all levels of art experience will enjoy learning about the art-collecting passions of the Cone sisters of Cone Manor, with historical infor­ mation provided by author and historian Phil Noblitt. Following a short talk and a multi media presentation at the Museum, your group will travel by motor coach to the historic Flat Top Manor. After a delightful French picnic served on the grass near Bass Lake, Dr. Cynthia Taylor will lead you in pas­ tel techniques reminiscent of the work of Matisse, Degas, and Monet. Dr. Taylor has experience leading tours in France and teaches oil pastel drawing to adults and youth with all levels of experience. She is currently a professor at Lees McRae College. The workshop fee of $45 includes lecture and presen­ tations, transportation, light lunch, and beginner sketch materials. If you are an expe­ rienced artist you are invited to bring your own materials. On Thursday, August 18 from 9AM-2PM the Cultural Museum will offer a second new workshop, "Fabulous Felt-Making." Jane Camp­ bell will lead participants in making a beautiful hand felted wool hat. No prior feltmaking experience is neces­ sary. Ms. Campbell will cover basic felt-making techniques using colored fleece and will then help students create their own hats. Each hat will be a unique work of art. Ms. Campbell has twenty years experience leading workshops with many forms of fiber arts in the classroom and at museums and fairs. She is a native of Watauga County with a wealth of knowledge about the "old ways." Felt making is a phys­ ical activity involving motion and energy. The techniques involved are fun and you may get a bit wet during this program, but you will finish with an appreciation for this ancient process as well as your own special hat! The workshop fee of $45 includes instruction and all materials to make your hat. Snacks will be provided. You will need to bring a few items from home as well as your imagination and some elbow grease. More information is available upon registration. These workshops are sure to be stimulating for all lev­ els of creative ability. 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HA Oral rabies vaccination program begins in North Carolina RALEIGH - Starting in Au­ gust, five counties in western North Carolina will become part of a national effort to control the westward expansion of the raccoon strain of the rabies virus, which is currently found just along the East Coast. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Agency, in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services - Division ol Public Health, will begin aerial distribution of rabies vaccinelaced baits in parts of Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties in an attempt to vaccinate wild raccoons and pre­ vent them from carrying the virus westward. According to Carl Betsiil, wild­ life disease biologist with USDAWildlife Services, a 35-mile-wide bait line currently extends from Lake Erie southward into eastern Tennessee. The high mountains along the Tennessee/North Caro­ lina border were seen as a natural barrier because of lower raccoon numbers. "Recent surveillance of this disease along the Nolichucky and French Broad Rivers, how­ ever, has indicated the need to set up the vaccination plans for this area," said Betsiil. Eventually, the bait line is expected to be ex­ tended all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The vaccines are distributed in a coated packet that looks similar to a ketchup packet from a fastfood restaurant. The packet is cov­ ered with a fishmeal and fish oil coating that makes it attractive to raccoons. In rural areas, the packels will be dropped from aircraft flying at approximately 500 feet altitude. High-density residential areas will be baited by hand from ground vehicles. The vaccine has been tested on a variety of different animals, in­ cluding dogs and cats, with no ill effects. If your pet does find one of the baits, you should not attempt to get it away from them; simply remove any other baits you may find in the area where children or pet may come in contact with them. You should handle the baits with gloves or a towel as they have a strong fishy smell. Each bait is printed with a toll-free phone number if you have questions or concerns. Raccoon rabies has spread over most of North Carolina within the past decade. While raccoon rabies can infect virtually any mammal, it is spread and maintained in the wild through raccoons. Only very recently were techniques devel- oped to administer an oral vaccine to wildlife populations. Plans arc to first stop the westward spread of the disease through the baiting program. If that is successful, it may then be possible to address the disease in the remainder of the state. Current programs by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, including pet vaccina­ tions, public awareness programs, and post-exposure vaccinations, have helped prevent human deaths from rabies in recent years in North Carolina. The Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) program will work in conjunction with these ongoing efforts. 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From their first hit record in 1962 to their triple plati­ num Grammy Award for the album Phoenix Rising in 1998, The Temptations constitute an unparalleled longevity in the music world, with enduring hits such as "My Girl," "The Way You Do The Things You Do," "I Can't Get Next To You," and "The Girl's Alright With Me." Over the last 40 years, approximately 20 members have embraced the group, and although some of their careers never even overlapped, these former Temptations remain a fraternity to this day. Glenn Leonard, one of the more Photos courtesy of Appalachian Summer The Sounds of the Supremes and the Legendary Lead Singers of the Temptations will headline the festival-closing Outdoor Fireworks Concert Saturday evening. prominent ex-Temptations, eryoyed a long and illustri­ ous career as the lead singer of the group from the mid-70s through the mid-80s, a pe­ riod which encompassed the group's greatest success. Two years ago, Glenn had a brain­ storm. Why not reunite some of these great talents with a shared history, and give the history of the Temptations back to their fans? Joining Leonard on this tour are sev­ eral other former members of The Temptations, all from the golden era of Motown. Between 1964 and 1974 The Supremes had ten "num­ ber one" records and 20 smash hits in the "top ten." Rivaled only by Elvis and The Bea­ tles, The Supremes were the most successful female group of their generation. Since the late 80s, The Sounds of the Supremes have achieved a remarkable degree of success. The group, led by Kaaren Ragland, a former member of orig­ inal Supreme Mary Wilson's group, deliver a magnificent vocal blend. Their high energy show features individual so­ los, stylish choreography, and a sensational band—guaran­ teed to re-create an incredible evening of Motown memories. Combined with a pre-con­ cert picnic at the stadium, a dance floor in front of the stage, and the always-spec­ tacular fireworks display fol­ lowing the show, this year's Outdoor Concert promises a great evening of family enter­ tainment and pure fun! Tickets at the gate are $30 for adults and students, $5 for children 12 and under and $22 for Blue Ridge Elec­ tric members (please bring a bill or other proof of member­ ship). Crafts, art to be featured at Abingdon's Highlands Festival Visitors to the Virginia Highlands Festival have an opportunity to watch arti­ sans continue vibrant and enduring folk traditions as they demonstrate their crafts July 30-August 14. Demon­ strations will be held daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Barter Green in downtown Abingdon as part of the Jur­ ied Arts & Crafts Show. Though many of the arts and crafts on view have been around a long time, a number of the demonstra­ tors this year are very young. Six school-age students from Young@Art who study under Carlene Presnell will dem­ onstrate their drawing and painting skills on Monday, August 8. They are Lisa Gor­ man, Laura Gorman, Marbin Weltons, Grace Bailey, Lindsey Jones, and Karen Bailey. Regional college student Alana Anderson will show visitors how tatted lace is done, including unique neck­ laces, earrings, and hair orna­ ments on Wednesday, August 10. Daniel Shew, a 21-year old entrepreneur who recent­ ly opened his own art and antique business, will dem­ onstrate the art of collage on Friday, August 5. By painting, sculpting, and using found ob­ jects Daniel produces pieces that are deeply personal. Other highlights include Jim Barnett, founder of the new Blue Ridge Highlands Artisans Guild, who will make reproduction tinwork using antique tools on Sat­ urday and Sunday, July 30 and 31. Volunteers from the Abingdon Senior Center will bring quilting and more on Monday, August 1. Celtic weekend, August 6 and 7, will host weaver Jana Johnson and spinner Katie McLaughlin. The ladies raise their own sheep, llamas, and alpaca and are always willing to share stories about their wool-giving critters. Sherry Wagner will show how to create a corn shuck doll. Sherry learned from her Mom, and has taught both her children and grandchil­ dren. If you get lucky you may even get to see all four generations working together on Wednesday, August 3. On Thursday, August 4 and 11, Harriet Buckridge will demonstrate her intricate hand-knitted, beaded Victo­ rian purses. You can learn about the variety of styles and purposes, as well as how they are made. Martha Salyer's innova­ tive work with precious met­ al clay can be seen on Friday, August 12. Her work includes silver and gold jewelry. Wood lovers should mark four days on their calendars. See the detailed carving work of Wayne Snellgrove on Tues­ day, August 2 and 9, and en­ joy the wide range of work by North Carolina wood turner, sign carver and cabinet mak­ er Kevin McKinney on the third weekend, August 13-14. 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The library staff would like to thank the volunteers, local businesses, and Friends of the Library, without whose support the Summer Reading Program and the carnival would not be possible. Special thanks to Skyline Membership Cor­ poration for sponsoring the inflatable toys. Little Theatre sets fall auditions Ashe County Little The­ atre will hold auditions for their fall performance of Lar­ ry Shue's "The Foreigner," at 6:30pm, Monday, August 1" ASHE at the Ashe Civic Center. 'COUNTY Directed by Michael Yelton LITTLE and produced by Grady LoTHEATRE non, this situation comedy will run from September 22 through September 25 at the Ashe Civic Center. his terrible shyness. Froggy Winner of two Obie then claims that Charlie can­ Awards and two Outer Crit­ not talk because he is from ics Circle Awards as Best an exotic country and does New American Play and Best not understand English. Due Production, to his supposed lack of abil­ Off-Broadway "The Foreigner" takes place ity to understand English, in a fishing lodge in rural Charlie soon discovers scan­ Georgia. Two Englishmen, dals amongst some of the froggy and Charlie, arrive as residents of the lodge. guests. When people at the The cast has roles for five lodge try to talk to Charlie, men and two women: Froggy he cannot find words due to LeSueur is a chubby Eng­ lishman who loves adven­ ture; Charlie Baker is a shy Englishman - both charac­ ters are between 35 and 55 years of age. Betty Meeks is a widow who owns a fishing lodge. The Reverend David Marshall Lee is a sinister, two-faced man who is re­ cently engaged to Catherine. Catherine is a beautiful pregnant lady. Owne Musser is a mean, suspicious prop­ erty inspector. Ellard Simms rounds out the cast in a sup­ porting role. Scripts will be provided at auditions: those audition­ ing will not need a prepared scene, but will read from the script. 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Wedding plans for Furches and Pruitt Mr. and Mrs. Ken Furches of West Jefferson, North Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tarren Denise Furches, to Ronald Robert Pruitt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pruitt of Wallace, North Carolina. Tarren is a 2001 graduate of Ashe County High School and a 2005 graduate of Lenoir Rhyne college with a degree in nursing. She is employed by Ashe Memorial Hospital. Ronnie is a 1998 graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School and a 2002 graduate of University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in physical education. He is employed by Ashe County Schools. . The wedding will be held at Bald Mountain Baptist Church on September 10, 2005. Elisha and Jamie Blevins of Lansing announce the birth of a son, Dakota Lee Blevins, born on July 17, 2005. He was born at Watauga Medical Center and weighed six pounds and fourteen ounces. Melinda and Craig Poe of Lansing announce the birth of a daughter, Macy LeeAnn Poe. She was born July 20, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed six pounds and nine ounces. Daphne and Dustin Petrey of Fleetwood announce the birth of a daughter, Ruth Petrey, born on July 20, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. Ruth weighed eight pounds and thirteen ounces. Misty Wilcox and Joseph Dunning of • Lansing announce the birth of a son, William Tyler Dunning, born July 19, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds, three ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Shirley Miller and Peggy Ryan. Kevin and Dr. Melinda Wonsick of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Rebecka Donelle Wonsick. She was born July 26, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, thirteen ounces and was 20 Vi inches long. Grandparents are Robert and Vickie Groenke of LaGrange, Texas and R.J. and Karen Wonsick of Massillon, Ohio. Wilkes County cookbook Photo courtesy of Clara Miller Ethel Rose Sexton Richardson of West Jefferson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday afternoon with family and friends including her physician, Dr. Edward J. Miller. The Wilkes County Quilters guild now has available a collection of the best recipes from group members, fam­ ily and friends compiled into an attractive keepsake cook­ book. The cookbook contains 702 well-loved recipes in a du­ rable hardback cover. Other features include: EZel™ easel for propping cookbook Section dividers Cooking tips Herb & Spice, Baking and Vegetable/Fruit guides Napkin Folding guide Measurement and Substitu­ tions charts Calorie guide Cookbooks may be pur­ chased from any member of the Wilkes County Quilters guild. Copies will also be available for purchase at Main Street Cafe in down­ town North Wilkesboro. Cost of the cookbook is $15, with proceeds helping to fund community projects and other activities of the guild. For more information, please contact Brenda John­ son at 336-667-9592 or Jan­ ice Earp at 336-838-1257. Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe Developmental Day School In Jefferson is the recipient of a $500 donation from Wal-Mart to use toward school supplies. Assistant Manager and Good Works Coordinator Sandy Roten, standing right, presented the check to staff and students, from right: Gena Calhoun, family services coordinator, holding Sawyer Eller, Diane Killen, director, holding Jamison Jones, Rose Jordan and Jamaica Mullis. 1 ~ftan2patants s *S&aoi? an? ^§-hn?a ^sbotnc n x-4n? C-im an? J 7u?if < -atmet ^f fOtoudHif announce, the hitthi of theit gtan??aughtet Photo Courtesy of Gillian Hampton Ashe Services for Aging's Adult Day Health Center is the recipient of a grant to provide for five slots for the next several years for developmentally disabled adults. Grant provides for day care clients After submitting proposals to the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council), Ashe Services for Aging (ASA) received two service grants. Both were awarded from the DD Council's area of emphasis on aging. One of the grants, along with support from the county, local businesses and individuals, will sustain five slots in ASA's Adult Day Health Center over the next couple of years. Specifically, these slots are intended toserve adult citizens in this community who have developmental disabilities. The DD council is part of a nationwide network of organizations and is funded by the United States Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The council works to promote "independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion into the community." (PL 104-183 The Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act). Their mission "is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services and supports, as well as other assistance and opportunities, that promote inclusive communities." As opposed to typically developed adults, those with developmental disabilities can begin to experience the common effects of aging as early as 45-55 years of age. They also can face physical and social isolation and many are dependent on parents who are confronting the effects of their own aging. The Adult Day Health Center's purpose is to provide a safe, caring and reliable community-centered program in a congregate setting for adults. Participants benefit from a structured environment that offers varied and meaningful activities, socialization and individualized medical care. The center currently serves folks in a range of ages, physical and cognitive impairments, and all come , Jocatifn _ /Katie TSotn 'Juki 12. 2005 to J^Catlyn \f-atmet together in a positive and friendly manner. To be able to serve additional individuals with developmental disabilities, to keep them in their homes and communities, to introduce them and their care givers to new friendships and supports, and to help them age with dignity and as much independence as possible is the purpose of this project. It welcomes and encourages the involvement of family members and participants as it evolves and grows so that everyone's needs are met to the greatest extent possible. For more information about ASA's Adult Day Health Center, call 246-1500. Conley Mortgage A S S O C I A T Yes, We Can See You S Our pbiloeopbv 'Customer for NEW EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM-7:30PM / FRIDAY 7:30AM-3:30PM / SATURDAYS 8:00AM NOON E Since 1991 t\fc' Ivory H. 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Allison Roten, with Mark of Eden Cosmetology, cut and styled Abby's hair. i» Mrnni Lora Gene Young, center, receives a $1,500 scholarship from NC Farm Writers & Broadcasters Association. Also pictured are President of the Association, Martha Glass, and Scholarship Chair, Jim Haskins. North Carolina Farm Association awards scholarship to Lora Young Lora Gene Young, an Ashe County native and North Carolina State University senior, was recently present­ ed with a $1,500 scholarship from the NC Farm Writers & Broadcasters Association for the 2005/2006 academic year. She is the daughter of Charles and Carla Young of Lansing, NC. The scholarship awarded Young, an agricultural com­ munications major from Lansing, was given in memory of James A. Graham, the long­ time Commissioner of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. She also is pursuing minors in ani­ mal science and agribusiness management and has been on the Dean's List for six semesters. After the completion of a master's degree, Young seeks to do field work and gain experience working in differ­ ent locations with different products. Seeking to become an agricultural journalist, Young says, WI want to be able to communicate to the public and to the agriculture popula­ tion the changes occurring in agriculture and the need for continued and increased pub­ lic and governmental support of the agricultural industry." The North Carolina Farm Writers & Broadcasters Association is the statewide organization of progres­ sive agricultural journalists, including writers, broadcast­ ers, commodity association leaders, public relations pro­ fessionals and science writers - anyone who disseminates information to and about North Carolina agriculture. News from Wilkes Community College - Ashe Center Wilkes Community College - Ashe Center Continuing Education Department is offer­ ing the following classes: Medical Responder: On Tuesday and Friday, beginning August 16 through November 4, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at New River Fire Department. Tuition is $61. Motor Vehicle Dealer License Renewal: On Friday, August 26, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Safety Seminar coming to Ashe Airport Greensboro FSDO pres­ ents "Safety Seminar", Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. in the General Aviation Terminal, Ashe County Airport. This seminar is open to not only pilots, but also any inter­ ested individual. The speak­ ers will be Larry Lambert and David Masters. 6:20 - 7:00 - Early Movie, Mission to Mir. This is a sweeping adventure that unites two former rival nations. Mission To Mir is an unprecedented tour of the Russian Space Station, Mir. Filmed in space by American astronauts, Mission To Mir examines their relationships with the station's Russian cosmonauts as they live, work, and entertain in a zero gravity environment. 7:00 - 7:50 - Weird and Unusual FAR Questions. Larry Lambert, SPM GSO FSDO reviews those unusual FAR's that pilots question most frequently. How do you log SIM time? When do you have to report an accident? Do you have to wear a para­ chute when practicing spins? Can a safety pilot log PIC? Can I be a safety pilot in a high performance airplane if I don't have a high per­ formance sign off? How far over the 100-hour inspection can I go, and when? All of these and more of the weird­ est questions we get at the FSDO. 8:10 - 9:00 - Land Survival, Are You Prepared? David Masters, NCDOT 'shows the latest FAA video on land survival. The video explores search and rescue efforts, items to keep in an onboard survival kit, pros and cons of actions to take if your aircraft goes down, learning survival priorities, medical responses, water/food resources, preparing shelter, signaling techniques, and the importance of maintaining the right attitude. For more information about this seminar and to register, contact the Ashe County Airport at 982-5144. at the Ashe Center. Tuition is beginning August 11 through October 13, from 9 a.m. - 12 $51. Fundamentals of Real noon at Ashe Services for Estate: On Thursday, beginning Aging. Tuition is $56. Dimensions of Wellness in August 11 through December 15, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the the Workplace: On Monday, beginning August 29 through Ashe Center. Tuition is $61. Taxidermy: On Monday, September 26, from 6 p.m. - 9 beginning August 22 through p.hi. at the Ashe Center.Tuition October 31, from 6 p.m. - 9 is $56 or may be waived based p.m. at Eller's Taxidermy in on income. For more information, call Creston. Tuition is $56. Quilting: On Thursday, 846-3900. A very special thank you Sgt. Dennis Anders of the Ashe County Sheriff's Department would like to say express his deepest apprecia­ tion to the following business­ es which contributed to the computer and printer recently awarded to Elizabeth Hanes, county D.A.R.E. essay con­ test winner. These businesses are: Stan Elliott of Heritage Chevrolet, Domino's Pizza, Parker-Burgess Realty, Bill Baker of Bojangles', Bill Orr of Wal-Mart in Boone who donat­ ed a Lexmark printer/scanner and Brian Greer of Hymosa Computers who engineered the computer. Elizabeth recently complet­ ed the sixth grade at Mountain View Elementary School and is the daughter of Russ and Jeanie Hanes of Glendale Springs. y « < » Gold 8c SilverDewelry • Exercise Equipment • Cell Phones • Toys • CDs • Shoes • Kids Bike • Children's Clothes • Books • Women's & Men's Clothes.® Householdjtems • Boopaes • Lunch Boxes Jeffersqn Post Parking Lot 7:00 am . Saturday July 30"> Located next to Hart Power on the Backstreet In West Jefferson Sim's Furniture & Mattress Gallery of West Jefferson is Expanding our Bedding Department, So... WE MUST MffKE ROOM! Here's your chance to SAVE on all Remaining Floor Sample Wood Pieces! ALL REDUCED 40% - 70% OFF! HURRY - MANY ONE OF A KIND ITEMS! 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Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 10 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-07-29 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/fd27e891702b315c81bb9a72086a7a7c.pdf 2aeeac5f6e418cbd5ea6dba5170fa872 PDF Text Text • Husky fall sports schedules Tuesday page 6 August 2, 2005 • This week in local sports 500 page 6 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjeffersonpost.com • Sacred Summits Cycling Tour Volume 80, Issue 61 page.7 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 County outpaces neighbors in long-term tourism growth by Jim Thompson Editor Over the past 15 years, the tourism industry in Ashe County has grown at a more rapid rate than neighboring counties in the northwest. Last month, the N.C. De­ partment of Commerce re­ leased its annual report on tourism revenues across the state. This found that reve­ nues in Ashe County in 2004 were $33.19 million, up 4.8 percent compared to 2003. Other key findings related to Ashe: •More than 370 jobs in Ashe were directly attribut­ able to travel and tourism. •Travel generated a $5.74 million payroll in 2004. •State and local tax rev­ enues from travel to Ashe County amounted to $3.74 million. This represents a $149 tax saving to each coun­ ty resident. Among the five northwest­ ern counties, Ashe ranked fourth in tourism revenues in 2004. These figures were: •Watauga: $159.86 mil­ lion, 5.4 percent growth •Avery: $82.2 million, 3.8 percent growth •Wilkes: $50.65 million, 01. percent decline •Ashe: $33.19 million, 4.8 percent growth •Alleghany: $15.4 million, 5.9 percent growth But those figures do not tell the complete story. Back in 1990, tourism was much less of a part of the north­ western economy. That was especially true for the coun­ ties other than Watauga and Avery. The ensuing 15 years have seen extremely rapid growth in all counties, but particu­ larly in Ashe. Comparing the 1990 to 2004 statistics, these rates of growth are found for revenues: •Ashe: 245% growth •Avery: 196% growth •Watauga: 195% growth •Alleghany: 168% growth •Wilkes: 138% growth Outgoing Ashe Chamber Executive Director Sarah Tugman commented, The tourism industry is help­ ing the county and bringing money into the county. It pro­ vides over 370 jobs here, and that is significant. We hope to maintain this, and keep the county looking like it does." She believes the Chamber plays a strong role in sup­ porting tourism. That is true See Tourism, page 5 Dollywood veteran named interim county Chamber executive director by Jim Thompson Editor Beth Dixon began her new role as interim executive di­ rector of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. Dixon is an Ohio native with deep Ashe roots, who returned here several years ago to help her mother, Ruth Dixon Hurt. Before she left, the county, however, she had served as the first executive director of the Ashe Civic Center. That was in the mid 1980s,n she said, "during the time when the project was planned." Ground was broken for the center during her ten­ ure. From 1997 to 2002, Dixon worked at Dollywood in Pi- geon Forge, Tenn. She served as a member of management in the entertainment divi­ sion. In addition to handling in-park events, including four concerts by Dolly Parton an­ nually, she "worked closely with the Parton and Owens families" on the park. Her job also included escorting the country music star to a va­ riety of publicity and promo­ tional appearances. Prior to that part of her career, Dixon had spent nine years as a public school teach­ er and spent a similar period working in the human rela­ tions departments of BB&T Photo by Jim Thompson and Wachovia banks. She is a graduate of Miami University Beth Dixon of Ohio. "You can come home again," Dixon said of her return to Ashe County. Now she has readied her­ self for this new challenge. "It's a unique position to at­ tempt to fill," she said. There are very big shoes to fill." As interim director, she does not see her role as initiating new programs, "but primarily sus­ taining what is already hap­ pening," she said. Dixon has not decided whether or not she will be a candidate for the regular ex­ ecutive director's post as the Chamber searches for can­ didates this year. That pro­ cess may take as long as six months, the board has told her. School supplies drive going strong by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The "back to school" rush is on. With all the commercials and advertisements it's hard not to notice that the summer break is nearly over. Next week the big yellow buses will roll in Ashe County and children will be heading back into the classrooms. Many of these children will go back to school without the necessary supplies. Costs are high for everything these days, including the items youngsters need such as book bags, notebooks, art supplies and clothing. Ashe County residents can help by partici­ pating in the school supply project. The Ashe County Volun­ teer Initiative and AF Bank are co-sponsoring a school supply project to help provide some of the much-needed items. This weekend would be a great time for people to get involved by saving tax money on their purchases. People throughout the com­ munity can purchase school supplies and drop them off at any AF Bank location, at the county library, and at Ashe Services for Aging through Aug. 13. Gift cards will also be accepted, and the organiz­ ers will purchase the sup­ plies. Donations cab be noted for a specific school,' and gift cards can note specific sup­ plies. Items needed include pencils, pens, loose-leaf pa­ per, notebooks, backpacks, crayons, markers, glue, eel- Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editoriaKijeffersonpost.com Photo by Linda Burchette AF Bank employees Candi Miller, from left, Jennifer Stewart and Felicia Busic sort items collected at the branch in WalMart for the school supplies project. lophane tape, glazes and clay, calculators, folders, index cards, legal pads, lunch boxes, paints and paintbrushes, pro­ tractors, reference materials, scissors, and textbooks. Many of these items can be purchased sales tax free dur­ ing the North Carolina Tax Free Weekend Aug. 5-7. This begins just after midnight on Aug. 5 and ends just before midnight on Sunday, Aug. 7. Items collected will be stored at ASA and sorted into piles by item and distributed High Country Business event planned The Appalachian Regional Development Institute, in cooperation with the Watauga Entrepreneur Development Partnership «and AdvantageWest, is holding the second High Country Business Network event on Thursday, August 18th from 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm at the Best Western in Boone, North Carolina. The purpose of the HCBN is to encourage networking and continuing education opportunities among the business and entrepreneurial communities in the High Country. Anyone in business, interested in starting, to Mountain View, Blue Ridge and Westwood elementary schools, Ashe County Middle School and Ashe County High School. The items will be de­ livered Tuesday and Wednes­ day of next week to the school guidance departments. Any­ one who needs supplies can check with the guidance de­ partments. This insures the items get to those who most need them. Donations of new clothing, shoes and book bags will also be accepted. Candi Miller, Customer Service Representative at AF Bank in Wal-Mart, came up with the idea and contacted County Volunteer Coordina­ tor Dawn Goodman in order to make it a county-wide project. A buggy is located at the entrance to the AF Bank branch in Wal-Mart with colorful signs informing the public about the project. "We've had a great re­ sponse so far, and collected several gift certificates and cash to give out with the supplies," said Miller. "Other stores are getting involved too, collecting items and cash to purchase school supplies." "Anything I, or we as a community, can do to help is sure to be appreciated," said Goodman. "The community is always responsive to the needs of children, and we already have several bags of items donated." Goodman said this is the first year the Volunteer IniSee Supplies, page 5 Photo by Linda Burchette The Ashe County Farmers Market is always a colorful spot this time of year. Farmers Market keeps growing Cabinet project underway at Family Central in Jefferson. The Kitchen Cabinet is The Ashe County Farmers Market is open for business a project to develop a com­ on Second Avenue in West mercial kitchen for people Jefferson with fresh, home­ from Ashe and surrounding grown produce just picking up counties to produce their own midway through the summer items, foods they can no lon­ growing season. Vendors are ger produce at home because filling the shelter and spill­ of government regulations re­ ing into the newly marked quiring the use of commercial overflow area with jams and equipment. They would be jellies, fruits and vegetables, able to produce the items in plants, flowers and herbs, the Kitchen Cabinet and sell breads and cookies, and a them locally at the Farmers wide variety of handmade Market or over the Internet. crafts. "We conducted a survey to The friendly market pro­ get a feel for the Kitchen Cab­ vides produce and goods from inet, and there is a lot of inter­ Ashe County residents who est and a whole lot of promise either hand make or home if we get a lot of people in­ grow their items and offer volved," said Ron Joyner. "We them to customers at the want to see as many involved Farmers Market. The mar­ as possible. We're pushing for ket currently has about 180 a big commercial cider press, registered vendors with more and a cider project at Laurel interested every year. This is Springs research station. We leading to expansion plans. would be thrilled to be able Ron and Susanne Joyner to sell Big Horse Creek Apple are two of the market man­ Cider. And we need more ap­ agers, and are also vendors ple growers in the area to be selling examples of their heir­ involved." loom apples. They have hopes Joyner said his heirloom of expanding the opportuni­ apples and others could be ties for vendors including used to create local ciders and the production of apple ci­ to develop a local wine. Sev­ der. These opportunities may eral area investors are develoccur through the Kitchen See Market, page 5 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Photo by Linda Burchette Ron and Susanne Joyner, on the left, help customers at the Ashe County Farmers Market. Market managers and ven­ dors. the Joyners raise heirloom apples and are working on market expansion as well as development of a local apple cider. expanding or diversifying a business, or con­ state.edu/abc/hcbn.php, by calling 828-262-2907 nected to the business world is invited. All busi­ ' or emailing legorc@appstate.edu. ness leaders, financial institution representatives, According to Dr. Paul Combs, Director of ARDI. not-for-profit representatives, community service the High Country Business Network brings providers, community leaders, elected officials, the business communities of the High Country school board members, professionals, entrepre­ together to create a regional culture of support neurs, and other interested persons are welcome. for entrepreneurship and new business formation. The meeting will begin with the opportunity for As a regional network, HCBN provides the criti­ everyone to eqjoy refreshments and network with cal mass necessary to enable the High Country one another, and then will feature a presenta­ business community to participate in business tion entitled, "Build Your Network - Build Your development seminars and networking activi­ Business: Developing A Competitive Advantage ties similar to what is available in the Research Using Local Resources." Registration is free Triangle through the Council for Entrepreneurial and may be done online at http://www.ardi.app- Development. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Virginia Ruth Taylor Weaver West Jefferson March 27,1924 July 20, 2005 Mrs. Virginia Ruth Taylor Weaver, better known as "Ruth", age 81, of West Jefferson, died Wednesday afternoon, July 20, 2005 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Rodney Frye and Rev. Billy Joe Blevins. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Weaver was born in Ashe County on Thursday, March 27, 1924 to the late Robert Preston Taylor and Sessie Hurley Taylor. She was an accountant in a furniture manufacturing company. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Craven, of West Jefferson, Sue Trivette, of Jefferson and Donna Roberts, of Livingston, TN; three brothers, Gwyn Taylor and Ed Taylor, both of West Jefferson and Jack Taylor, of Jefferson; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and iwo step great-grandchildren also survive. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Smethport United Methodist Church, PO Box 1022, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Ashe Services for Aging, do Jane Banks, PO Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Iris Vannoy Watson Fleetwood January 23, 1920 July 25, 2005 Iris Vannoy Watson, age 85 of Fleetwood, NC, died Monday, July 25, 2005 at the Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Watson was born in Ashe County, NC on January 23, 1920 to Elton and Vera Moretz Vannoy. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Deep Gap, NC. She was married to Eugene "Genie" Watson for 66 years and they owned and oper­ ated the 221 Grocery for 16 years. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Nathan Caparolie and Rev. Dean Watson officiated. •Burial followed in the Gap Creek Cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 7:009:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Watson is survived by her husband, Eugene "Genie" Watson; five sons, Rev. Dean Watson and wife, Shirley, of Fleetwood, NC, Jack Watson and wife, Wilma, of Fleetwood, NC, Lavern Watson and wife, Martha, of Fleetwood, NC, Tom Watson and wife, Joyce, of Zionville, NC, Terry Watson of Fleetwood, NC; two broth­ ers, Jay and Leonard Vannoy both of Winston Salem, NC; two sisters, Violet Vannoy and Dawn Houck both of Fleetwood, NC; eleven grand­ children, fourteen great­ grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Granville Patrick Mildred Calloway Todd Creston, NC December 5, 1919 July 22, 1912 July 27, 2005 July 19, 2005 Mrs. Mildred Calloway, age Granville Patrick bet­ ter known as Dee, age 85, of Todd, died Wednesday 92 of Creston, NC, died morning, July 27, 2005 at Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services were Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Patrick was born July held on Friday, July* 29, 22, 1912 in Elizabethton, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Valley Tennessee to the late John Home Baptist Church by and Louise Hodge Patrick. Rev. J.D. Walton and Rev. In addition to his parents, his Harold Danner officiat­ wife, Juanita Osborne Patrick ing. Burial followed in the and two sons, Howard and Calloway Family Cemetery Denver Patrick, preceded in Todd. The family received friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. him in death. Funeral services were on Friday, two hours prior to held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, the funeral service. Mrs. Calloway was born July 21, 2005 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. in Grinesville, NC on Friday, Darrell Graybeal and Ricky December 5, 1919 to the late Mitchell officiated. Burial Joshua and Rachel Robins followed in the Pleasant Hill Beacham. She was a homeCemetery. The family will maker. She was preceded received friends from 7:00 in death by her husband, - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July Percy Eugene Calloway, Sr. 20 at Ashelawn Memorial on November 28, 2000. She is survived by a son, Chapel. Flowers were appre­ ciated or memorials may be Eugene Calloway ofTodd; two made to: American Cancer brothers, Julian Beacham, of Society, do Renea Adams, 372 Portsmouth, VA and Oscar Oscar Day Rd., Jefferson, NC Beacham, of Richmond, CA; two grandchildren and one 28640. Mr. Patrick is survived by great-grandchild also sur­ one son, Hermon Patrick of vive. Flowers were accepted or Creston, NC; seven daugh­ ters, Ruth Pennington, Marie memorials may be made to: Dillard, Shirley Bledsoe and Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Louise Cox all of Creston, NC, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send your condo­ Margaret Lyalls of Roaring River, NC. Mary Solana of lences to the family through Elkin, NC and Mae Cooper of our website www.boonefuSalley, SC; one sister, Myrtle neralhome.com. Boone' Family Funeral Taylor of Siler City, NC; 25 grandchildren, 42 great­ Home, Inc. of West Jefferson grandchildren, 14 great-great was in charge of these grandchildren and several arrangements. nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through Charles Clifford our website at www.ashelawn. Hurley com. Lansing Ashelawn Memorial June 6, 1930 Chapel was in charge of the July 29, 2005 arrangements. Charles Clifford Hurley, age 75 of Lansing, NC, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at the Zeta Arlene Wyatt Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Hurley was born in Miller Ashe County, NC on June 6, Glendale Springs 1930 to Jackie and Mallie June 8, 1910 Testerman Hurley. July 27, 2005 Funeral services were Zeta Arlene Wyatt Miller, age 95 of Jefferson, NC the held Sunday, July 31, 2005 Glendale Springs Community, at 8:00 p.m. at the Badger died Wednesday, July 27,2005 Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Clark and Rev. at her daughter's residence. Mrs. Miller was born in Tom Graybeal officiated. A Ashe County, NC on June 8, military graveside service 1910 to Rudolph and Mary was held Monday, August Bare Wyatt. She loved flow­ 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the ers and gardening in her Perry Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends Sunday, flower gardens. July 31, 2005 from 6:00Funeral services were held Friday, July 29, 2005 8:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral at 2:00 p.m. at the Badger Home. Mr. Hurley is survived by Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets officiated. one daughter, Beatte Davis Burial followed in the Lewis- of Lansing, NC; two grand­ Miller Cemetery. The family daughters, Audrey and received friends on Thursday, Misty "Poncho" Miller and July 28, 2005 from 6:00- a special friend, Dorothy 8:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Davis of Lansing, NC. Two sisters, Anna Lee Goodman Home. Mrs. Miller is survived by of Troutman, NC, Georgia two daughters, Rita Blevins Barker of Lansing, NC; a of Crumpler, NC, Anita lifelong friend, Celia Stuart Carson of Jefferson, NC; of Lansing, NC; one niece three grandchildren and one and one nephew also sur­ vive. great-grandchild. Send condolences to the Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. com. • Badger Funeral Home Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ' was in charge of the arrange­ ments. ments. Jessie Lorraine Acord Smith West Jefferson June 7, 1927 July 29, 2005 Jessie Lorraine Acord Smith, age 78 of West Jefferson, NC, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Slab Fork, WV on June 7, 1927 to Wilbur Haven and Mary Francie Cook Acord. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jack Pugh and Rev. J.E. Owen officiated. Burial followed in the Smith Family Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, July 31, 2005 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith is survived by four sons, James Smith and Lonnie Smith both of West Jefferson, NC, Danny Smith of Millers Creek, NC, Wilbert Smith of Excelcior Springs, MD; four daughters, Bonnie Smith and Linda Price both of West* Jefferson, NC, Lois Evans of Lansing, NC, Francie Billings of Wilkesboro, NC; one brother, Fred Acord of Beckley, WV; four sisters, Edith Acord and- Billie Jean Davis both of Slab Fork, WV, Wiladene Roe of Ohio and Eunice Roop of Michigan. Also surviving are 24 grand­ children, 24 great-grandchil­ dren, one great-great grand­ child and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Joseph Ralph Shepherd West Jefferson May 2, 1931 July 29, 2005 Joseph Ralph Shepherd, age 74 of West Jefferson, NC, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at Segraves Care Center. Mr. Shepherd was born in Ashe County, NC on May 2, 1931 Millard Buel and Lillie Mae Shepherd Riddle. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Jeff Vogler officiated. Burial fol­ lowed in the Jones Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, July 31, 2005 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Shepherd is survived by his wife, Gerlene Powell Shepherd; two sons, Barry Kent Shepherd of Sitka, AK and Gary Shepherd of Sharpsburg, GA; one daugh­ ter, Pamela Gail Cox of Mocksville, NC; three grand­ children, Jeremy Neal Greer, Joseph Kent Cox, and Gaelyn Claire Shepherd; one great­ grandchild, Autumn Tala Greer and one sister, Viola Richardson of Lansing, NC. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Freece "Peggy" Cline Richardson Boone, North Carolina January 23, 1911 July 31, 2005 Mrs. Freece "Peggy" Cline Richardson, age 94, of 150 Edgewood Drive, Boone and Jupiter, Florida, died Sunday morning, July 31, 2005, at Watauga Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born January 23, 1911, in Crumpler, Ashe County, to the late Gordon David and Nora Virginia Vaught Sturgill. Mrs. Richardson graduated from Virginia-Carolina High School and the Teacher Training School in Grassy Creek (Ashe County), after which she taught school in White Top, Virginia. Later she attended Beauty School in Roanoke, Virginia, to become a hair­ dresser. Mrs. Richardson was a member of Boone United Methodist Church for 64 years where she was a life member of the United Methodist Women. She was a former Sunday school teacher for many years and partici­ pated in many fund raising activities. She loved flower gardening and was a life­ time member of the Boone Ridge Garden Club. She was an avid golfer and a charter member of the Boone Golf Club. Mrs. Richardson was a talented artist and won many awards both in North Carolina and Florida. Some of her paintings are displayed at Boone United Methodist Church. She was a member of various clubs and par­ ticipated in the N.C. Senior Games in Raleigh and won many awards. Even at age 94, she continued to take art classes in North Carolina and Florida. She was an author of a book named "The River Keeps Flowing" and also loved writing poetry and jingles for all types of occasions. She had many interests but most of all she loved life and loved people of all ages. Her smile and positive attitude could lift the spirits of everyone around her and always made them feel very special. She will be missed very much by her family and friends. Survivors include two sons, James Curtis "Jim" Cline, Jr. and wife, Linda, of Boone and Larry Cline and wife, Frances, of Greensboro; two daughters, Janie Cline Cape and husband, Randy, of Longview, Texas and Linda Cline Stevens and husband, Robert of Jupiter, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Osborne Kester, of Jefferson. She is also survived by ten grand­ children, 13 great-grandchil­ dren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.C. Cline Sr.; her second hus­ band, Dr. O.K. Richardson; a sister, Mrs. Zeffa Little and two brothers, Bradley Sturgill and French Sturgill. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morn­ ing at 11 a.m. at Boone United Methodist Church, with Dr. Ronald L. Smith and Dr. George Naff offici­ ating. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Service. 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Some of our services include: Behavioral Healthcare • Restorative Care Cancer Center • Sanger Heart Clinic • Kidney Dialysis Center • Birthing Center Heart Catheterization • Wellness Center • Cardiac Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Surgery • Imaging and AM �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS It happens here: preventing the sexual abuse of children by Jim Thompson Editor (First of a multi-part series) (Editor's note: The sexual abuse of children has recently made national headlines be­ cause of several high-profile abduction and murder cases in other states. This has, nat­ urally, raised local concerns about this issue. In this series, we will offer information designed to pro­ vide parents and caregivers factual with information to help keep children safe. In a society where at least one in four girls and one in 10 boys are molested before they turn 18, such information is impor­ tant. We are a family newspaper, and will do everything pos­ sible in this series to inform without sensationalism or giv­ ing offense to readers. But we believe the safety of our chil­ dren justifies covering what is a difficult, controversial and painful subject. We hope you, the reader, will agree.) Prologue (Editor's note: I can see her as clearly as I did that day 16 years ago as we sat in a Boone therapist's office. She was in her 20s and she had agreed to tell her story so, perhaps, an­ other little girl would not suf­ fer. It wasn't easy. Her father—her biologi­ cal, live-at-home, father—had started abusing her sexually before she was a teenager. The abuse continued for years be­ fore an escape path opened, and she took it. So she sat with a little, stuffed teddy bear in her lap, clutching it like a shield, a shield that maybe, just maybe today could make the memo­ ries go away. She looked at me once; her therapists had told me up front that she almost never looked men in the eye. Most of the time, she stared straight ahead, and, like Ver­ gil in Dante's Inferno, was my guide in Hell. It was the Hell of ct little girl's world gone in­ sane, a childhood shattered by the sickness that turned a fa­ ther into a rapist.) It happens here. Read that line again. And again. Until it sinks in. Hard. The sexual abuse of chil­ dren happens here, in Ashe County. It happens in "nice" homes and shacks, among people who are uneducated and those who are; among well-to-do and poor. As the most recent studies show, pe­ dophiles and child molestors cannot be identified on sight, and usually blend into the world around them. If you look beneath the respectable surface of our county, you will find an un­ derworld. There are many people there, mostly forgotten by the average citizen. Some are alcoholics, some drug ad­ dicts, and some are that and more as they try to bury their childhoods. It is a place of shattered lives, and of people struggling to overcome the beginning years that were dealt to them. No child ever asked to be mo­ lested; no little girl ever want­ ed to be raped. The youngest victims do not even have the vocabulary to describe what has happened. Sometimes, they testify in court by video­ tape, using dolls to try to tell an adult what was done. It happens here. We have interviewed two sisters who were hooked to a plow by their father, and beaten if they did not make straight furrows. We have talked to the survivors of a family kept "together" at gunpoint—so the father could continue to sexually abuse his one daughter. Right here in Ashe County. Abusers There is no typical child molestor. That is the conclu­ sion of the 2001 study con­ ducted by Dr. George G. Abel, M.D. and Nora Harlow (and published as The Stop Child Molestation Book, Xlibris, 2001). The two researchers began with a study sample of 16,109 adults in 41 states. From these people, who included people who were not mo­ lestors, had molested but did not admit it, and those who had molested and did admit it, they "analyzed the reports of 4,007 adult males, ages 18 to 95, who admitted that they had actually molested one or several children." To define their study, Abel and Harlow defined "child" as any boy or girl aged 13 or un­ der. They defined "child moles­ tation" as the "act of sexually touching a child." Finally, for the purposes of the study, for a person to fit their definition of child molestor, they had to be at least five years older than their victim at the time of the incident. By studying the demo­ graphics of these admitted molestors, Abel and Harlow found the "average" molestor and the "average" citizen are not much different. The aver­ age molestor in their study was: •More likely to be married or have been married: 77 per­ cent versus the national aver­ age of 73 percent. •Roughly as educated: 48 percent had completed some college, compared to 49 per­ cent in the average popula­ tion. •More likely to have a job: 69 percent versus the nation­ al average of 64 percent in the same age range. •Equally likely to be selfdescribed as "religious": 93 It happens here A Jefferson Post series on the sexual abuse of children percent in the general popu­ lation, and among child mo­ lestors. The study did not find that poverty and the sexual abuse of children are tied together. The authors state, "While studies of physical abuse have shown a link to lower income and lower levels of education, studies of the sexual abuse of children have failed to demon­ strate that such a link exists." They continue, "Study after study of child molestation victims and child molesters (have) sought to link educa­ tion or hosehold income level to numbers of victims or num­ bers of molestors. All have sought to show a link to one class over another. Only one study showed a slight link to a social class, and that class was the highest social class determined by both money and education." Finally, the Abel-Harlow study did not support the com­ monly he)d view that male molestors who are heterosex­ ual molest girls, while those who are homosexual molest boys. Of the 1,038 men who had molested boys, 51 percent said they were exclusively heterosexual in their adult relationships; only 8 percent said they were exclusively ho­ mosexual. All in the family Say "child molestor" and many people will think of a stranger, such as the men who have been implicated in several kidnappings and mur­ ders in recent months across the United States. The truth, however, is far more chilling. Rather than seeking anon­ ymous victims, the child mo­ lestors studied by Abel and Harlow looked no farther than their own families, and some- For a complete copy of the Abel-Harlow study citied above, visit the website times those of their friends or neighbors for victims. Of the 3,952 cases of male child molestors, "68 reported that they had molested a child in their family. Nineteen percent had molested their bi­ ological child, 30 percent their stepchild, adopted child or foster child. Eighteen percent had molested their nieces or nephews, and 5 percent, their grandchildren.' Note that the same individual molester may have molested children in more than one category. In addition, "Forty percent of the child molestors report­ ed molesting the children of their friends or their neigh­ bors. Again we see a crossover. Nearly 24 percent of the men who were molesting children in their family were also mo­ lesting the children of their friends or neighbors." Only one in 10 of these mo­ lesters had ever molested a child who was a stranger to them. "This finding is at odds with the popular conception of the child molester as a man or woman who is unknown to the parents," Abel and Harlow write. "The emphasis on know­ ing if convicted child molest­ ers live in the neighborhood, while excellent, probably pro­ vides less protection for chil­ dren than was once believed." Sins of the fathers One of the most fright­ ening findings of the AbelHarlow study was that the "worst" molesters had almost invariably been molested themselves as children. Of the 3,952 admitted child mo­ lestors, 53 percent had never been abused themselves. "Never-abused molestors av­ eraged seven child victims," the authors wrote, while sev­ erally sexually abused victims averaged 25 victims. On aver­ age, severely sexually abused molestors committed well over 100 more acts (142 acts) than never-abused molestors (37 acts)." This, the authors argue, is evidence that early intervention is needed in chil­ dren who have been molested or abused. What they miss From a purely legal view­ point—not moral—our soci­ ety permits sexual activity between adults, provided both persons have freely given their consent. Each state has established an age at which a person may give such consent. These ages range from 14 to 18; in North Carolina, the age is 16. What Abel and Harlow found is that an overwhelm­ ing majority of admitted child molestors treat children as "normal" people would treat adults in terms of the consent question. The study found that, when asked about the amount of aggression they used during molestation, 15 percent of the men answered that the child initiated the act. Another 50 percent said the act was "by mutual consent." Of that mi­ nority, barely a third, who did use aggression, 12 percent used threats, 12 percent used physical restraint and 11 per­ cent were physically aggres­ sive. But 65 percent looked upon what they had done as noth­ ing different than a consensu­ al act with an adult. Abel and Harlow commented: "Chil­ dren, because they are chil­ dren, do not have the ability to consent to interactions of a serious nature with adults. They cannot sign legal docu­ ments. They cannot sign con­ sent forms for surgery. They cannot be responsible for their own bank account or consent to an adult's request to drive a car. And, they have no abil­ ity—being children—to con­ sent to sexual interactions ei­ ther with much older children or with adults. Their agree­ ment to such an interaction does not constitute consent. The adult's role is to protect the child from the dangers of engaging in behavior with po­ tentially serious consequenc­ es. Many child molestors—65 percent—fail to recognize this important fact." Part one: summing up The point of presenting in­ formation from the Abel-Har­ low study was to help parents understand that molestors often do not give off warning signals. Being married is not necessarily a guarantee—this study group had a higher rate of marriage than the aver­ age male population. Being in church is not necessarily a guarantee—93 percent of molestors said they were reli­ gious. Being a family member, a neighbor or a friend is not a guarantee—90 percent of these molestors' victims be­ longed to those groups. Next week, we will look at some of the warning signs of molestation or abuse. (Continued next week) in ooemnj of rFood ~ {buncimj J J //W ffmit Jfusic!/ M L yt August 6, 2005 • 8:00PM untii.^Y f/cffc/sson yiuu/uujf http://www.childmolestationprevention.org/index.html This site, presented by the institute the two operate, contains additional resources for parents and others. 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'My testimony' To the Editor: It was the year of 1997 at a revival that I gave my heart to Jesus. As the preacher preached the words I listened, and I can still remember the message. I was twelve years old and didn't have a care in the world, and even though I wasn't saved I still enjoyed going to church. It was then at that night I felt I was miss­ ing something. It was the peacefulness and joyful feel­ ing of being saved. After that night my life had changed in many ways. I loved everyone, I understood the meaning of Christ the Lord our God, and I gained the faith, hope, and love that my heart craved before I was saved. So still today I stand up for my fa­ ther even though he is talk­ ed about with shame. Jesus is coming again to take his children home. So if you're not ready to meet my God I suggest you better get ready for his love is as precious as pure gold and he will stand with you as each day goes by. He can be your solid rock if you'll just give your heart to him. He died on the cross for all and to save us from dying and going to hell. So it's your choice to decide, and I hope that you will consider Jesus as your rock to lean on. God bless you all, my prayers are with you. Patricia Hamm Lansing whatever the political situ­ ation requires, ethics being rather a secondary matter. Some may recall his "lie my way to the top" primary win over Mayor Richard Vinroot of Charlotte in the 1996 GOP election. Hayes went into the vote committed against CAFTA. But then after allegedly receiving assurances (of campaign donations?) from textile employers in his dis­ trict, he decided to switch. Now he and Myrick can be the White House dar­ lings of the hour, while Foxx, McHenry and Taylor will probably be in the dog house—except among vot­ ers. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, has called for an ethics inves­ tigation as to whether or not the GOP leadership's promises went beyond what is legal. While some "horse trading" is legal, direct offers of cash or donations are probably not. In the end, it is the work­ ing men and women of this state and the rest of the United States, along with those in Mexico and Central America who will pay the price for Robin Hayes' sell out. Whatever the price of that congressman's vote, the price that will be paid by millions of workers and farmers is financial ruin, lower wages and poorer jobs. All robbed by Robin. To the Editor: If the debate over religion is as tiresome to the readers of the Jefferson Post as it is to me, then for the sake of the public and my sanity, I shall do my part, make this my last letter (on this subject), give everyone a rest and bale out. So, I'm waving farewell from the good ship lollipop with this last comment in reference to Ms. Phillips' letters of July 29, 2005, where she states in part," ALL beliefs (that do not advocate harm to another person) should be respected." I respect the RIGHT of any­ one to believe anything they choose, but not necessar­ ily the religion in which they believe. And incidentally, I never used the word "viciousness" in reference to the acts of God. Happy sailing, I'm out of here. Member: Kershaw Getty N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Fleetwood Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. We in western North Carolina can be proud that all our members of Congress stood firm on CAFTA. It is unlikely we will ever know for certain the prom­ ises and threats made to Reps. Virginia Foxx, Patrick McHenry and Charles Taylor over this so-called 'free trade' bill. From what has leaked out of Congress, the stakes were substan­ tial. When the smoke was settled—and Taylor's mis­ counted vote recorded prop­ erly—CAFTA was approved by a 217-216 vote. Eleven of North Carolina's congressional delegation voted against CAFTA. The first exception was Rep. Sue Myrick, R-NC, who apparently decided she would rather be with the president than right. She got to ride in Air Force One when President Bush made his absurd photo op trip to a textile plant in Gaston County. Apparently that whiff of the heady perfume of executive power was enough to encourage her to sell out her district and state, along with millions of poor Central American farmers. It apparently took a little more to gain the critical vote of Rep. Robin Hayes, R-NC. As anyone who hks followed his political career knows, Hayes has little problem with doing Last religion letter Polluting industries Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz .Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 To the Editor: Four of the five Ashe Coun­ ty commissioners at the July 18 regular meeting were op­ posed to leaving the Pollut­ ing Industries Development Ordinance as it currently ex­ ists without further review. Apparently, two of those four wished to tighten the restric­ tions immediately without any period allowed for fur­ ther study. This is alarming because, as reported in the July 22 issue of The Post, one of the proposed amend­ ments on the table was to add restricted areas of one mile radius around churches and houses of worship. The rev­ erence for churches is com­ mendable. But, while County Attorney John Kilby advised against this addition to the ordinance, it should not have required the counsel of an attorney to understand why this is entirely unreasonable. The New River Notes website provides a listing of Letters to the Editor all active churches in Ashe County (http://www.ls.net/ ~newriver/nc/nrvchurc.htm). There are slightly more than 150 active churches listed. If you calculate the land area contained within a circle of one mile radius you get 3.1 square miles. Multiply 3.1 square miles per church by 150 churches and you get 465 square miles of restricted land area. The website for the Ashe County government (http://www.ashecountygov. com/History.htm) lists the to­ tal land area for Ashe County as 427 square miles - less than the potential 465 square miles of restricted area. You can convince yourself of this result as you travel around Ashe County by making a mental note of how much time you spend within one mile of a church. Hopefully there is some overlap be­ tween churches or perhaps I have miscounted the church­ es. Otherwise, if these chang­ es are enacted, some of our restricted area may puddle up and spill over into neigh­ boring counties. Perhaps the county planner could use some of this extra restricted area to form an "Extraterrito­ rial Jurisdiction" over in the edge of Alleghany County in order to stop Maymead's pro­ posed asphalt plant there. While many would ask why anyone would want a polluting industry anywhere in Ashe County, in reality it is difficult for any manufac­ turing facility to be entirely non-polluting. The defini­ tion of a polluting industry in Ashe County's P.I.D.O. is, "... an industry which produces objectionable levels of noise, odors, vibrations, fumes, light, smoke, air pollution or other physical manifestations that may have an adverse effect on the health, safety, or gen­ eral welfare of the citizens of Ashe County." Who decides what "objectionable" means and how do we determine if something is "objection­ able"? The Thomasville plant in downtown West Jefferson produced what many of us would consider objectionable odors or fumes for years, but few of us would argue that it was anything but a loss when it closed. Therefore it appears that what lies in the balance is not just the Pollut­ ing Industries Development Ordinance, but the future of manufacturing in Ashe Coun­ ty. Thanks to the persistence of one county commissioner, reason seems to have pre­ vailed in the form of a six month study period. How­ ever, it should be noted that one vote could have drastical­ ly changed the outcome and that the Board of Commis­ sioners very nearly threw the baby (economic opportunity for locals) out with the bath water of scenic preservation by what would have effec­ tively restricted most, if not all, of the usable land in Ashe County. For those of us who believe that Ashe County is about more than retirement homes and gallery crawls, it is more important than ever that we let our wishes be known. Lyndell D. Duvall Imperialism To the Editor: "It is part of the general pat­ tern of misguided policy that our country is now geared to an arms economy which was bred in an artificially induced psychosis of war hysteria and nurtured upon an incessant propaganda of fear." - Doug­ las MacArthur Countless reports in this country such as the 1975 Sen­ ate document titled "Covert Action in Chile" have made it clear that Kissinger was responsible for directing the CIA to destabilize the Allende government. "I don't see why we need to stand idly by and let a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its own people," he said after Allende was elected president. Kissinger and others in our country responsible for un­ dermining democracy need to be held accountable for their crimes. As that is unlikely the rest of the world has a right to be skeptical when our leaders proclaim they want to spread democracy and human rights abroad. Mr. Getty speaks of re­ search and quotes one source. Perhaps all of his opinions are based upon sources that reinforce his views. He then proceeds with great attempt at sarcasm to suggest that the only alternative to our great nation is Sudan or Korea or some other location offered as an enemy by our great and glorious leaders. What if we actually used our constitu­ tion for our gov't rather than as a propaganda tool? There are two versions of the truth in this country: actual and advertising. Some you have to search for and others are out in plain view. The economy of the south depended upon slave labor. That is half of the country at the time. Four million wage free slaves affected the cost of materials used nation wide. The south started a war over their dependency. As for pres­ ent day descendants of slaves blaming that condition for their current various situa­ tions, few would draw a direct line. There is, however, a little matter of the Jim Crow laws and how our nation has acted since 1865. We speak about the land of the free when too much of our population wasn't and still isn't. There are many ways "to explain the economic and other differences between their present day descendants and members of the general population". Any one who is honest with themselves will acknowledge the active and aggressive prejudice and its results. Just get empathetic and imagine how you would do in like circumstances. "You go to war with the army you've got," Rumsfeld said in a moment of accidental honesty. You do that because you don't choose the hour or place of war; it's chosen for you by the attacker. You are forced to defend yourself with the best army and best equip­ ment on hand at the moment. But in the Iraq war we are do­ ing the attacking and the Ma­ rines are lied to. They scam them, hide the casualties, bring the coffins in at night, take the costs off-budget and show only what they wish us to see. Our free and glori­ ous state uses torture, sloppy elections (at best), wars of choice and has suspended the bill of rights. Even the shrub has finally admitted Iraq was not connected to 9/11. In September 2003 Paul Bremer put out Order 39: Iraqi companies would be privatized; foreign firms can retain 100% ownership of Iraqi banks, mines, and fac­ tories. 100% of the profits can be removed from Iraq. This was the charter of privatiza­ tion and all was for sale. The actions designed to 'free a sovereign country' submitted it immediately to the theft of their assets. Statements are made about what "Arabs" want where speakers are ven­ triloquists for their flexible Arab lap puppets. We don't get to hear from the real Ar­ abs in American media. Germans in the thirties accepted equal foolishness and upon our victory we won­ dered why. We can now ex­ amine our own actions. Why we allowed slavery followed by Jim Crow law here or why we followed the shrub and his lies. Americans are so used to having their way they have no patience for not. Will you be like the three year old who puts his hands over his eyes so evil will not exist because he can't see it? Craig Dudley Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Work to begin on new commercial kitchen at Family Central by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Renovations are scheduled to begin this fall at Family Central in Jefferson to create the Kitchen Cabinet, a com­ mercial kitchen operation for Ashe and surrounding coun­ ties. Ashe County Economic Development Director Pat Mitchell updated the board of commissioners in July about progress on the project. Mitchell said a $260,700 "bricks and mortar" grant in Community Development Block Grant funds and a $198,673 equipment grant in Appalachian Regional Com­ mission funds have been re­ ceived to begin construction and setup. The North Caro­ lina Rural Center provided $90,000 for architectural de­ sign, and once this is complete the project will be bid for con­ struction. Organizers are also seeking a Golden Leaf grant for more equipment. Construction on the proj­ ect will begin this fall, said Mitchell, and equipment will be purchased after the first of the year with plans to be­ gin operation in the spring of 2006. The county has provid­ ed $17,500, Mitchell added, to hire a contract person to di­ rect the Kitchen Cabinet proj­ ect for the first six months. This is right in line, said Carol Coulter, one of the project organizers, with the county's plan to encourage and assist entrepreneurs and capitalize on opportunities in agriculture and food produc­ tion. Coulter, Mitchell and Hollis Wild, with assistance from Kelly Coffey with High Country Council of Govern­ ments, have been writing the grants and developing the project. The project will create a high quality, certified com­ mercial kitchen that resi­ dents can use to prepare foods for sale at the Ashe County Farmers Market or over the Internet. The market contin­ ues to grow each year, but stricter and stricter regula­ tions on where and how pre­ pared foods are handled are keeping many residents from being able to participate. "Most people can't have a commercial kitchen in their home," Coulter said. "This way, they can come in, rent time to use the certified kitch­ en and equipment, and en­ hance their income." She said a survey discovered a mini­ mum of 147 people interested in using such a kitchen. To help pay for the es­ timated half a million dol­ lar commercial kitchen, the planners are pursing other grants for an entrepreneurial program to be established in the same area, a 4,200 square foot space at Family Central. So many Ashe County busi­ nesses are single proprietor­ ship, Coulter said, and the business owners need assis­ tance in scheduling appoint­ ments and services. Workers such as plumbers and elec­ tricians working for them­ selves cannot spend time on the telephone, she said, when they need to be servicing their clients. The Entrepreneurial Incubator Center would offer the ability for such businesses to have a message center. "I think this will be an as­ set for people to grow their businesses," Coulter said. "We would also have books and materials, and hope to get e-commerce for those people providing foods to have a web site customers can go to for reordering." Interested entrepreneurs could come to the center for consultation, meetings and training USDA extends deadline to nominate board members Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has an­ nounced that USDA is ex­ tending the deadline to nom­ inate eligible candidates to serve on USDA Farm Ser­ vice Agency (FSA) county committees to Aug. 15. The nomination deadline was scheduled for Aug. 1. "Our goal is to have as many eligible candidates nominated to serve on FSA county committees as pos­ sible, especially minorities and women," said Johanns. "This two-week extension will give USDA personnel, community-based groups, farmer organizations and others more time to contin­ ue their outreach efforts so FSA county committees can truly reflect America's agri­ cultural landscape." Committees apply their judgment and knowledge to make decisions on county commodity price-support loan eligibility, establish­ ment of allotments and yields, conservation pro­ grams, disaster programs, employment and other farm program-related issues. Individuals may nomi­ nate themselves or others as a candidate. In addition, eli­ gible candidates can be nom­ inated by community-based and other organizations in the county where the elec­ tion is being held before the close of the nomination pe­ riod, especially groups rep­ resenting socially disadvan­ taged farmers or ranchers. Nominations and elections are open to all eligible can­ didates and voters without regard to race, color, reli­ gion, nation origin, age, sex, marital status or disability. The nomination form (FSA669A) is available at USDA Service Centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ pas/publications/elections. Producers should keep in mind several important dates regarding the up­ coming county committee elections. Producers can re­ quest, fill out and submit nomination forms up to Aug. 15. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters by Nov. 4. The deadline to return ballots is Dec. 5. Elected commit­ tee members and alternates take office on Jan. 1, 2006. For more information about FSA county commit­ tees, visit a local USDA Ser­ vice Center or go online at: the website http://www.fsa. usda.gov/pas/publications/ elections. Grandfather Mountain reports wet, hot July GRANDFATHER MOUN­ TAIN, NC - The high tem­ perature of 83 degrees on Tuesday, July 26 was equal to the highest temperature ever recorded at the official US Weather Service report­ ing station located next to the Mile High Swinging Bridge on Grandfather Mountain. The 83-degree record was originally set on August 22, 1983. The total rainfall of 10.06 inches in the past month was 4.33 inches, or 76 percent, greater than the 49-year av­ erage rainfall total for July of 5.73 inches. It was also the second rainiest July ever at Grandfather Mountain, be­ hind the 11.92 inches of rain that fell in1989. Rain for the year-to-date adds up to 41.23 inches, which is 3.49 inches (or 9 percent) over the 49-year average. Two new daily high tem­ perature records were set in July and two others were equaled. The high tempera­ ture of 83 degrees on July 26 broke the previous record for that date of 78 degrees set in 1989. The high tempera­ ture of 82 degrees on July 25 for July and the average low broke the previous record for temperature of 59.65 degrees that date of 79 degrees set in was 3.19 degrees above nor­ mal for this time of year. 1995. Wind speeds exceeded 60 The high temperature of 78 degrees on July 23 miles per hour on seven days matched the record high for last month. The highest wind that date set in 1978 and the of the month gusted to 100.05 high temperature of 78 de­ mph on July 8. For more information on grees on July 27 matched the the 49 years of weather data record high for that date set from Grandfather Mountain, in 1981. see the interactive weather The average high temper­ ature of 71.74 degrees was database at www.grandfa2.56 degrees above normal ther.com. Breathe...Don't Burn! Smoke from outdoor burning pollutes the air and is unhealthy to breathe. You can be fined for illegal burning. IT'S ILLEGAL TO BURN: Photo by Hugh Morton Even high atop Grandfather Mountain, July was (relatively) hot. Supplies Tourism continued from front page continued from front page tiative has been involved with a school supply project. "We've had a lot of people call wanting to collect items and a lot needing supplies, so this is working out real well," said Goodman. "Everybody says this is such a good idea and why haven't we been do­ ing this already." For more information, call Goodman at 246-2461. from the website, which goes out to the nation and the rest of the world to our magazine, which goes to all visitor cen­ ters, we are reaching out to tell people about Ashe Coun­ ty," she said. "We believe the Chamber makes quite a difference in tourism, and I expect they will continue to do so in the future," she said. depending on weather condi­ tions. To find out more about the Ashe County Farmers Market and how to become a vendor, contact the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cen­ ter at 132 Government Circle, Suite 202 in Jefferson, tele­ phone 219-2650, and fill out a Market Certification Form. The market is open to all ven­ dors who are residents of Ashe County and either home grow or hand make their items. Market continued from front page oping vineyards and looking at wine production. Tying in the historic aspect of the apples and their part in Ashe County and North Car­ olina's history would be won­ derful promotion of the area and a great selling point, said Joyner. The Farmers Market itself is a great way to promote the county and what it has to of­ fer. People come from all over to visit the market and buy from the vendors. Saturdays are really busy, and vendors spill out of the shelter into the graveled parking lot. Plans are underway to expand the shelter to create more space under roof and enclose the space for year-round opera­ tion. Until then, spaces have been marked in the graveled lot to better accommodate the vendors. The market opened in ear­ ly May and continues twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through mid October. Special events take place during the holiday season with vendors offering crafts, holiday items and Christmas greenery. The Holiday Market will be held on two consecutive Saturdays, November 19 and 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Town of West Jefferson Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 158-7.1 (c), the Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing at their continued regular meeting on Monday, August 15, 2005 at 5:00 PM at Town Hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments on the extension of water and sewer utilities to the Villages of Ashe. The company represents a minimum $3 million private investment and will create at least twenty-five jobs. The utilities extension includes an eight-inch water line, a well, storage tank, and an eight-inch sanitary sewer line. The total proposed cost of the extension is projected up to $720,000. The funding sources include: $200,000 Appalachian Regional Commission; $223,074 North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center; $25,000 County of Ashe; $150,000 Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation / Skyline Membership Corporation revolving loan funds, and; $121,926 Town of West Jefferson. The benefit to be derived from the project will be the creation of jobs, private investment in the community and the providing of senior care services in the community. The public is welcome to attend. • Garbage, paper and cardboard Tires and other rubber products • Building materials, including lumber • Wire, plastics and synthetic materials • Asphalt shingles and heavy oils • Paints, household and agricultural chemicals • Buildings and other structures • Anything when air quality forecast is Code Orange or Red For air quality forecasts, call 1 (888) 784-6224 or visit www.ncair. org. Leaves, branches and other yard trimmings can be burned, if no public pickup is available and you follow DAQ guidelines. Open burning to clear vegetation from land or rights-of-way may be allowed, provided that: • Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads • Fires are at least 1,000 feet away from occupied buildings • Burning is done on the site of origin, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Burn permits issued by the N.C. Division of Forest Resources or other agents do not excuse a person from following air quality rules. For more information, contact: www.ncair.org 1 (877) OPEN BURN 1 (877) 673-6287 Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Air Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4600 (This ad was paid for by a violator of the open burning flsfie Memorial is a Softer Mammogram Provider We provide a soft foam cushion, called a MammoPad® for each woman's personal use during their screening mammogram. It's our way to provide the tender loving care you deserve. Call our staff at: 336-846-0722 to answer any questions you might have! K^ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �PACC 6 TVESUAY, ADCVIT *, *005 Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting Monday, August 15 7:00 pm ACHS Auditorium •This is a mandatory meeting for parents and athletes of fall sports participants (NCHSAA requirement) •Monday. August 1—First official day of football practice •Monday, August 8—First official day of practice for all other fall sports •MUST HAVE CURRENT PHYSICAL! This week in Husky sports Husky fall sports season schedules 2005 ACHS Huskies 2005 ACHS Huskies Varsity Football Varsity & JV Volleyball Schedule Schedule *JV matches begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity # = conference match For home games, opponent's team name is in all caps. *all games on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. # = conference game For home games, opponent's team name is in all caps. 2005 ACHS Huskies JV Football Schedule *all games on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. # = conference games For home games, opponent's team name is in all caps. @ Avery GRAYSON COUNTY open @ Watauga REAGAN # @ North Surry # NORTH WILKES # @ Forbush # STARMOUNT # @ Wilkes Central # SURRY CENTRAL August 25 September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 2005 ACHS Huskies Varsity & JV Soccer Schedule *one starting time signifies varsity only nights # = conference match For home games, opponent's team name is in all caps. Monday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Monday Wednesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday August 22 August 24 August 30 September 1 September 8 September 12 September 14 September 15 September 19 September 21 September 22 September 26 September 28 October 3 October 5 October 6 October 10 October 12 October 17 October 19 October 24 October 26 WEST WILKES @ Avery @ Elkin AVERY EAST BURKE # WILKES CENTRAL # SURRY CENTRAL Alexander # @ Starmount # @ North Wilkes OAK HILL ACADEMY # NORTH SURRY # @ Forbush @ West Wilkes # @ Wilkes Central @ Oak Hill Academy # @ Surry Central # STARMOUNT # NORTH WILKES # North Surry # FORBUSH open Thursday Monday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Monday August 18 August 22 August 25 August 30 September 1 September 7 September 8 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 19 September 20 September 22 September 27 September 28 September 29 October 4 October 10 Monday Tuesday @ Alleghany (Endowment Game) AVERY @ Grayson County (VA) open WATAUGA @ Reagan (Winston-Salem) # NORTH SURRY (Parents' Night) # @ North Wilkes # FORBUSH (Homecoming) # @ Starmount # WILKES CENTRAL # @ Surry Central August 19 August 26 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4 October 11 October 13 ELKIN (scrimmage) WEST WILKES @ Avery # @ North Surry # FORBUSH @ West Wilkes # WILKES CENTRAL # SURRY CENTRAL @ Alleghany # @ Starmount @ Watauga # @ North Wilkes # NORTH SURRY # @ Forbush ALLEGHANY open # @ Wilkes Central OAK HILL ACADEMY (varsity only, 5:00) # STARMOUNT # NORTH WILKES 2005 ACHS Huskies Men's Tennis Schedule *all matches begin at 4:30 # = conference match For home games, opponent's team name is in all caps. EAST WILKES (scrimmage) August 16 Tuesday ELKIN (scrimmage) August 18 Thursday # @ Starmount August 23 Tuesday # NORTH WILKES August 25 Thursday @ Watauga Monday August 29 # @ North Surry Tuesday August 30 # FORBUSH September 1 Thursday @ West Wilkes Wednesday September 7 # WILKES CENTRAL September 8 Thursday WEST WILKES Monday September 12 # @ Surry Central Tuesday September 13 September 15 # STARMOUNT Thursday # North Wilkes Tuesday September 20 # NORTH SURRY Thursday September 22 Tuesday September 27 # @ Forbush 6:00 Thursday September 29 open 5:00/6:30 Tuesday # @ Wilkes Central October 4 7:00 Thursday October 6 # SURRY CENTRAL 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:00/6:30 5:15/7:00 5:15/7:00 Monday, August 1—Fooball practice officially begins—4 pm (bring physical) 6:00 —ACHS Men's Tennis practice (5 pm-7pm) 5:15/7:00 —ACHS Cross Country practice (7 pm-...) 5:15/7:00 6:00 5:15/7:00 Tuesday, August 2—ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6 pm-8pm) 6:00 —Summer Bowling League (7:30 pm-9:30pm) 5:15/7:00 5:15/7:00 5:15/7:00 Thursday, August 4—ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6 pm-8pm) —Summer Bowling League (7:30 pm-9:30pm) 5:15/7:00 5:15/7:00 This Week in Sports... Saturday, August 6—Jr. Bowling League @ Cardinal Lanes (10am) �PAGE 7 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Play Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS I SIMPLY AIMING OFF PROPORTION AT TO THE (WIND G STRENGTH AND LETTING IT SLOCU THE E>ALL FCFLCK TO THE 'REAL' TARGET I S A MUCH EASIER . CAN COUNTER CROSSUJINDS g>Y EITHER DRAWING THE bflUL INTO A LEFT-TO - RIGHT IUINO OR FfiOING IT INTO A RIGHT-TO - LEFT WIND. UN FORTUNATELYv THAT TAKES fcOTH SKILL AND CONFIDENCE . dM LUAY^ ESPECIALLY CUHEN you* RE UNDER PRESSURE. 6E SURE ALIGN YOUR SHOULDERS CORRECTLY. C2005 by Pcauret Syntfcwu JK Wo<16 ngts moved. STAN SMITH'S TENNIS CLASS One way to control your swing is to remember to keep your elbows into your body. This will keep you from taking such a wild swing at the ball. Don't point your elbows out as you hit. you'll get better leverage, which allows you to hit with more power. HITTINC Your game will benefit from having compact simple strokes For instance, if you take a big backswing, you'll often be late on the shot and tend to not hit the ball as cleanly as with a compact stroke. .. C20QS iCr>t f—tuna Symficjf. |nc World i-jMa loaned tucked deep in the mountains south of Canton, N.C. Riders on the Sacred Sum­ mits Cycling Tour won't just be riding through the mountains of Western North Carolina; they'll be riding in support of them as well, organizers said. "Sacred Summits riders will come to know firsthand the beauty and fragility of these mountain lands and the famous ribbon of road that tra­ verses them. Sacred Summits is a tangible way to for folks to show support and inspire oth­ ers to take up the cause," said event director Judith Teele. A portion of the proceeds from Sacred Summits will go to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. "Sacred Summits is spe­ cifically designed to build an emotional attachment be­ tween the participant and the Blue Ridge Parkway," said Dr. Houck Medford, the founda­ tion's executive director. "The Blue Ridge Parkway Founda­ tion seeks to build relation­ ships wijth ttyq ?ark\yqy that will last a lifetime, and Sacred Summits is a natural vehicle for that." The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation seeks to provide facilities and programs that would not be possible with government funding alone. Examples include the new vis­ itor center at Waterrock Knob, an expanded and renovated Museum of North Carolina Minerals, focused preserva­ tion activities at Moses Cone, and funding of the Blue Ridge Parkway's education outreach program. "Projects funded by the Blue Ridge Parkway Founda­ tion must have a lasting value and they must enhance the quality of the visitor experi­ ence," Dr. Medford said. Sacred Summits also ben­ efits environmental preser­ vation efforts at Lake Logan Episcopal Center. "Lake Logan Episcopal Center is a 300 acre sanctu­ ary that is totally surrounded by state and national forests. With the rapid development of Western North Carolina, there are few places remaining to escape the stress of every­ day life. When these pristine little valleys and coves are de­ veloped, the ecosystem of the entire area will be changed forever. We need to be very intentional about saving the Lake Logan's of the world if we are to stay in concert with God and nature," said Johnny Kessee, the center's executive director. Sacred Summits receives strong support from volun­ teers in the Spruce Pine area, the ride's start, and from par­ ishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina along the way. Volunteers will help fix flats, bandage blisters, serve up sandwiches and pick up pooped pedalers. "We're also especially proud to have the Asheville Women's Cycling Club staff our lunch rest stop in Biltmore Forest," Teele said. Tour organizers aren't planning to preach to riders, but they won't be surprised if some of the riders have "mountain top moments" of their own during the tour. "With the Sacred Summits Cycling Tour, we've chosen to focus on the well being of the entire person: mind, body and spirit," said Patricia Pinner, an Asheville bike racer who's part of the Sacred Summits planning team. "Imagine a physical challenge, set in the pristine mountains of West­ ern North Carolina, coupled with an emphasis on preserv­ ing our legacies and land. What could be a better way to address all three aspects of being human?" Fall Softball Leagues! (Men's & Women's Teams) Contact Aaron Kolbow at Ashe Co. Parks & Rec 982-6185 ext.278 AUGUST 8 is team registration deadline!! Monday, August 8th, 4pm—6pm: JV & Varsity Volleyball try-outs •Must have an physical Volleyball Night J Sacred Summits Cycling Tour planned Hundreds of cyclists will pedal the peaks of the Blue Ridge this September as part of the second annual Sacred Summits Cycling Tour. Riders will visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Es­ tate and Lake Logan during the two day, 130-mile bicycle ride September 10-11,2005. "The Sacred Summits Cy­ cling Tour will both inspire and challenge cyclists," said event director Judith Teele. The inspiration comes courtesy of the towering mountains of Western North Carolina, the area chosen by seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong for his 1998 "comeback from cancer" training camp. The Sacred Summits Cy­ cling Tour includes about 100 miles on the Blue Ridge Park­ way. That's more Parkway mileage than any other non­ commercial cycling event in North Carolina, Teele said. "The Sacred Summits route is spectacular," said Tim Murphy, a member of the tour planning team and author of Road Cycling the Blue Ridge High Country. "Pristine lakes, wildflowers, dense forests and massive mountains will sur­ round riders. Cyclists will swoop through hairpin curves, spin through dark tunnels and soar down two ten-milelong descents." The Sacred Summits route will thrill riders, but it will also serve up a stout chal­ lenge, Murphy said. The tour's winding route from Spruce Pine to Lake Lo­ gan is peppered with climbs. Riders will encounter eleva­ tions from 1,980 feet to 5,700 feet above sea level as they grind up grades up to six miles long. Riders will climb well over 10,000 feet over the course of the two-day event. Sacred Summits will offer a high level of support to help riders rise to the challenge, or­ ganizers said. "Our riders will be pam­ pered from start to finish," Teele said. "Safety is a prima­ ry concern for us. We will have plenty of support vehicles and rest stops, plus technical sup­ port provided by area bike shops. We have one of the best radio communication systems of any cycling event on the East Coast." Western North Carolina plays host to more than a doz­ en road cycling events each year, but Sacred Summits' two day format and unique event venues set it apart, Teele said. "Sacred Summits offers an entire weekend of riding, in­ cluding an overnight stay on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate," Teele said. "We are the first road cycling event to overnight there." Cyclists will pass in front of America's largest home as they ride onto the estate Sat­ urday. They'll spend the night in a tent village near the cen­ ter of the 8,000-acre working estate. Amenities Saturday evening include dinner ca­ tered by The Biltmore Com­ pany, a sampling of Biltmore Estate wines and live mu­ sic. Riders will start the day Sunday with a gentle warmup ride through the estate to breakfast at Biltmore's Deerpark Restaurant. The two day trek ends with a post-ride party Sunday af­ ternoon on the grounds of Lake Logan Episcopal Center, a 300-acre scenic hideaway Sports Briefs The two-day tour costs $200. The fee includes sup­ port, meals and camping on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate. More information on the Sacred Summits Cycling Tour is available at www.sacredsummits.org. "Meet the Huskies" volleyball night featuring an inter-squad scrimmage, Tuesday, Aug. 16. 6:30 p.m @ ACHS gym No charge for admission FISH FOR POND STOCKING Delivery will be: FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 West Jefferson - Southern States 12:00 -1:00 P.M., Phone 336-246-3201 To Place an Order Call the Store Above or Call 1-800-247-2615 www.farleysfishfarm.com FARLEY & FARLEY FISH FARM Cash, Arkansas 72421 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! 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Be sure to watch the Orickgard 400 on Sunday, August 7,!land play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS ASU, Be Active NC team up to make region fitter BOONE — Appalachian school-based and after-school State University and Be Ac­ programs. tive North Carolina have The partnership is also ex­ launched a partnership to pected to result in additional help western North Carolin­ collaboration with schools, ians become more active. childcare centers, worksite The initiative, called Be and other community agen­ Active North Carolina-Ap­ cies in western North Caro­ palachian Partnership, is be­ lina in promoting physical ing made possible through a activity. The exact nature of five-year grant from Be Ac­ that collaboration will be de­ tive North Carolina and its termined by the study. founding sponsor, Blue Cross "Service to the region has and Blue Shield of North Car­ always been a key part of Ap­ olina. palachian State University's The grant will include mission. Appalachian has an assessment of needs and been expanding its academic challenges that western programs related to health North Carolina faces related care, and the new partnership to physical activity. It will with Be Active North Caroli­ provide resources for schools na fits well with the universi­ and after-school programs to ty's role of serving the needs implement a proven physical of the region's citizens," said activity curriculum. The grant Chancellor Kenneth E. Pea­ includes 150 Active Steps cock. Youth Program kits, each of Be Active North Carolina, which includes electronic pe­ based in Chapel Hill, is the dometers and lesson plans for state's leading nonprofit or­ ganization devoted to physi­ cal activity and wellness. The organization emphasizes the importance of physical activ­ ity while teaching fun, easy steps to healthier lifestyles. Through the partnership with Appalachian, Be Active North Carolina will expand its successful programs al­ ready used in other parts of the state, such as Be Ac­ tive KidsSM, Active Steps Youth Program and Active Steps@Work. "During the first year, the focus of planning and pro­ gramming will be in Watauga County, then ripple into oth­ er northwestern counties as the partnership grows," said Shellie Pfohl, executive direc­ tor of Be Active North Caro­ lina. Susan Tumbleston, a Boone resident, has been named the partnership's program man­ ager. "The value of incorporating regular physical activity into your lifestyle cannot be over­ stated, for we know its posi­ tive effect on personal health, individual and corporate pro­ ductivity, and efforts to reduce the overall costs of health pare," Tumbleston said. "In North Carolina, we are seeing more disease and pre­ mature death as a result of physical inactivity, and our children are three times more likely to be obese than youth nationally. Our state ranks 38th among other states in the critical measure of physi­ cal activity, and our seden­ tary lifestyles cost billions of dollars in avoidable medical expenses, workers compen­ sation claims and lost work days," Tumbleston continued. Bob Greczyn, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, said concerted efforts to promote physical activity and other and experience we need to positive lifestyle choices were make this partnership a suc­ key to the long-term health of cess," Pfohl said. The partnership is housed western North Carolina and in Appalachian's Department the state as a whole. "We will only solve the in­ of Health, Leisure and Exer­ activity crisis in North Caro­ cise Science, facilitating the lina when we provide the creation of new opportuni­ leadership and vision for our ties to collaborate with the people and programs that en­ university's ongoing research courage and support physical and community fitness initia­ activity," he said. "This collab­ tives. Appalachian's Department oration between Appalachian and Be Active North Carolina of Health, Leisure and Exer­ is exactly the kind of fresh ap­ cise Science is internationally proach we should be seeking." known for its teaching and Pfohl said Tumbleston's research, including the effects leadership will be a great as­ of exercise and weight loss set to the partnership. Tum­ on the immune system and bleston is a registered nurse the health benefits of certain with 10 years of experience vitamins during and after in quality initiatives, strate­ exercise. In its community gic planning and information testing program, faculty and management. She also has a students assess cardiorespira­ master of business adminis­ tory fitness, resting metabolic tration degree (MBA) from rate, and body composition in Appalachian. Appalachian's Human Perfor­ "She brings the motivation mance Laboratory Wilkes Community College trustees hold meeting at Ashe Center WEST JEFFERSON, NC: The Wilkes Community Col­ lege Board of Trustees met at its Ashe Center in West Jef­ ferson on Thursday, July 28. After a moment of silence for Dean of Instruction Dr. Walt Plexico, who passed away on June 14, the oath of office was administered to reappointed trustees Earl Eller, Dick John­ ston, and Jack Martin as well as new trustee Brandon Bess, the WCC Student Government Association president for 2005 - 2006. The board of trustees con­ gratulated Loretta Johnson, recipient of the 2005 Outstand­ ing Staff Membet of the Year award, and Chris Bare, recipi­ ent of the 2005 Excellence in Teaching award. Each of them received $500 awarded by the WCC Endowment Corpora­ tion. Their names have been inscribed on the plaques that are displayed in the hallway of Thompson Hall on the Wilkes campus. Ray Triplett reported for the buildings and grounds com­ mittee. The committee recom­ mended that the Caboose on the Wilkes Campus become a new naming opportunity and approved construction change orders for the Ashe AB/Classroom Addition and the Wilkes Science and Technology Cen­ ter. The latter project is ap­ proximately 9% complete as of July 12th with completion scheduled for fall 2006. The Ashe Center expansion proj­ ect continues to progress, with nearly 65% of the work com­ pleted. Occupancy is expected in October. Wilkes Community College will observe Dedication Day on September 20, 2005, Triplett reported. The dedication day will include the naming of Absher Bookstore, Alumni Hall, ECMD Commons, Gilreath Wellness Center, Pardue Li­ brary, Student Services Center in honor of Larry and Diane Stone, Carolina Realty Lane, Christie Lane, First Citizens Bank Lane, Skees Lane, and Stevens Lane. Triplett also pointed out that the college continues to see progress in fundraising tor phase one of The Next Step Campaign. The immediate goal is to comPle^..^12024 nity campaign. With $512,034 pledged toward WCC B commu­ nity goal of $600,000, the cam­ paign stands at 85.34% coopiete. Overall, the Next Step Campaign has reached 91% of the $8.4 million. He also gav _ and an update on facilities on rental of the student commons. The of Horticulture/Grounds build­ demic year show that all areas leges will issue rules and guide­ ing; and opening of the North of the institution have main­ lines and the state formula al­ Wilkesboro Center. The admin­ tained enrollments relative to location to colleges. When the istration hopes that trustees those of the 2003-04 academic budget is in hand, the admin­ are as proud of the continuing year. Additionally, trend lines istration will prepare recom­ improvements and progress as for enrollment and FTE show mendations for presentation to consistency across curriculum its finance and personnel com­ is the college community. Recent enrollment and FTE and continuing education. mittees and trustees. Timing growth resulting from stu­ These two factors indicate prohibited having the informa­ dents attending the college in that any leveling or decrease tion prepared for the July 28th an effort to enter a 4-year in­ is unlikely to be rapid or dra­ meeting. Therefore, the admin­ April 25, 2005, the MerleFest are small groups of WCC em­ stitution, seek re-training in matic and that the institution istration requested that the site received 10,486,436 hits ployees from all areas: faculty, job skills, or as a result of new has maintained strong enroll­ respective committees of the from 303,200 visitors, an aver­ staff, and administration who college initiatives has resulted ments even as non-traditional board be authorized to conduct age of 1,804 visitors per day. voluntarily gather to engage in in record growth for the insti­ students return to industry. business as necessary and, as The 3rd NFL Alumni Shri- dialogue about the QEP and tution. As students attending The Governor, House and applicable, report at the Octo­ ners Golf Classic at Jefferson the topic of critical thinking. the college under NAFTA pro­ Senate have released their re­ ber meeting. Landing on Tuesday, June 21, These sessions will continue grams decrease and highschool spective budget recommenda­ Dr. Burns congratulated 2005, one of thirty-one NFL beginning in August as a ma­ graduations stabilize, the in­ tions, Dr. Burns noted. Where Susan Whittington for her ap­ Alumni golf events across the jor venue of preparation for stitution was expected to see differences exist, a conference pointment to the board of the country, donated $230,000 to the on-site review team visit. enrollments peak and reflect committee of selected House North Carolina Association of the Shriners Burn Hospital in Seventy-three adjunct fac­ more normal enrollment pat­ and Senate members will ne­ Community College Trustees. Cincinnati in memory of Leah ulty members participated in terns. Preliminary estimates of gotiate. The state budget is not Also, Dr. Burns will continue to McCammon and $100,000 to Introduction to the Basics of enrollment and FTE show that expected until August. Upon serve as president of the North Wilkes Community College. Critical Thinking sessions in trend emerging at the institu­ adoption of the state budget Carolina Association of Com­ The proceeds for Wilkes Com­ the spring. Additional sessions tion. Estimated enrollments by the General Assembly, the munity College Presidents for munity College will go toward are scheduled for the fall on all and FTE for the 2004-05 aca­ State Board of Community Col­ 2005-06. the Next Step campaign and three campuses. Dr. Gordon Burns gave the the construction costs of the Science & Technology Center college president's report. Each currently under construction year the college community on the Wilkesboro campus. The identifies and celebrates its COUNTYNEWS , . c . college, along with Ashe and majoraccomplishments.Wilkes is solely responsible for sales, contents and collection of the Review Section Charlotte Shriners, provided Community College's list of ac­ Prepared By County News, Inc. ©2005 AH Rights Reserved (800) 580-0485 the many volunteers needed to complishments for 2004-2005 present the event, while WCC included full-tune directors for Were you bom lo he wild? If so, then you should be headin' on development staff helped pro­ both the Ashe and Alleghany down the highway to CROSSROADS HARLEY-DAVIDSON Centers; breaking ground on & BUELL. Whether you're an everyday rider or just a weekend duce the event. Wilkes Community College the Ashe Center expansion and warrior, CROSSROADS HARLEY-DAVIDSON & BUELL has the perfect bike to fit your style and budget. faculty and staff have been the Science & Technology Cen­ CROSSROADS HARLEY-DAVIDSON & BUELL has a huge very involved in the Quality ter on the Wilkes Campus; that selection to choose from. Enhancement Plan (QEP), part the Ashe cyber classroom was They also have a wide selection of motor clothes for the entire family, as well as jewelry, helmets, parts and of the reaffirmation of accredi­ the most heavily utilized such accessories. Its the rich heritage and the wide retailing experience that gives Harley-Davidson & Buell the name and tation process. Since March facility in the state; hiring two reputation it deserves. CROSSROADS HARLEY-DAVIDSON & BUELL is devoted to providing quality service there have been 19 Learning webmasters who completed the and they strive to satisfy each of their customers' needs. new SACS certification website Circles with a total of 170 par­ So, if you're looking for adventure, we, tire authors of this 20(15 Business Review and Reference Guide, ticipants held at various times and revised and upgraded oth­ suggest that you stop by CROSSROADS HARLEY -DAVIDSON & BUELL today at Highway 16/18 South on the three campuses. These er college websites; completion and Wood field Way in Wilkesboro. phone (336) 667-1003 and take to the road with a lovin' embrace! Look for them soon at 1921 Highway 421 - they will be moving soon!!! Their hours are Monday-Friday 9am-6pm and Saturdav 9am-4pm. BUSINESS REVIEW Doods SUNBRIDGE OF ALLEGHANY 2002 & 2004 KENT ETHERIDGE, ADMINISTRATOR Finding the right care facility takes time. It is important to search for a suitable home well in advance of seeking admission to the facility. Planning ahead also makes the transition of moving into a care facility much easier. SUNBRIDGE OF ALLEGHANY, at 179 Combs Street in Sparta, phone (336) 372-2441 offers care to the people who cannot be cared tor at home. They provide skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, meals, activities, help with daily living and supervision and respite care - for a break to those Fulltime caregivers at home. They encourage residents to slay active and to participate in a variety of community services and social activities. They offer 24-hour guidance by a qualified, compassionate staff with both private and semi-private Medicare approved rooms. Thcii staff oversees the administration of medication and insures the health and safety of the residents. Safety concerns arc also addressed with up-to-date tire and smoke alarms, as well as an emergency call system. As you and your family assess your needs, it's important to acknowledge financing options. Payment for care can be made through Medicare, Medicaid. Private Insurance and Private Pay Wd* iKr pfiitnrc of tliiv 2005 Business UAHIAH and Reference Guide, give our unconditional recommendation C I)_ • J We, the editors ttf this ^lllls Review to SUNBRIDGE OF ALLEGHANY for providing compassionate care in a home like setting. They invite you SAL Champs to stop by their fine facility for more information or a tour, or call Sheri Maxwell, Admissions and Marketing Director for help. Golden Corral Steak Buffet & Bakery The Great Steak Buffet Erik Halvorson, General Manager CRAWDADS BASEBALL FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! financial data and statistical informa Col­ 's lege staff confirm The total economic success, impact of regional economic estimated 1S MerleFest 2005 The direct at $14,373,731. • on Wilkes economic imP® festive j festival County alone from is estimated at • regi0nal - -sisrsaS ^rtoT^49 9l6m 2004; Boosted by four nat dated Press stonei , enjoyed average including leFest than uonS JShu ag^^ etfFg | te overest's weDsiie, " received a complete Aug"t VvOOpm Mark Shultz in ias r"* JEFFERSON CARE CENTER lichsLErkui Tickets Start $6.00 • $100 offKids Hickory Crawdads I p Frans Stadiuin ,,| After Catawba Rjv Kight on iF ^ go0.488-DADs 1st . vyyyvvj?^ visit online- ^ Sentors . ln They offer a breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday. The authors of this 2005 Business Review and Reference Guide suggest that you bring your appetite, big or little, to The Golden Corral Steak Buffet & Bakery and they will definitely have something for every member of your family! -Bring y°ur Pet'°'he P°rk» at The Golden Corral Steak Buffet & Bakery, located on Highway 321 South (in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center) in Boone, phone (828) 264-9909 is always "Making Pleasurable Dining Affordable." This family-style restaurant is cookin' up the tastiest food around with the friendliest service at a value that is to good to he true. The Golden Corral Steak Buffet & Bakery has the area's largest and most lavish buffet available. Their famous Golden Choice Buffet® contains an array of hot meat options, as well as pasta, pizza, fresh vegetable choices, and a selection of carved meals at dinner and on Sundays. In addition. The Golden CorralSteak Buffet & Bakery offers tempting baked goods from The Brass Bell Baker\<& their famous in-housc bakery. Piping hot yeast rolls, muffins, yummy cookies and brownies are baked fresh every fifteen minutes! They also feature the largest Salad bar with all the best toppings and fat free desserts for their health conscious guests And for all of you steak lovers. The Golden Corral Steak Buffet & Bakery steaks arc USDA inspected and arc grilled to order. They're always cut fresh daily, for better flavor, juiciness and quality. At The Golden Corral Steak Buffet & Bakery their goal is pleasing each and every guest, and making their dining experience a pleasurable one H'ck ory 'Wdadt SiSoni As pioneers in assisted living. JF'FFERSON CARF! CENTER is committed lo the highest quality of care. Their experienced caring staff is on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week to make sure that all residents remain healthy, safe and comfortable. The happiness and well being of their residents is the driving force behind everything they do. When you choose them, you're giving your loved one the personalized services and caring attention he or she deserves and you'll hove peace of mind knowing that your loved one is enjoying life. They have semi private rooms thai give residents the room they need to live independently and enjoy whatever hobbies they choose. They have full size bathrooms that arc outfitted with safety grab bars, tub and shower and all utilities arc included. Everyday is a holiday at JEFFERSON CARE CF)NTER. Daily and weekly activities will give the residents a chance to maintain a healthy, active and full lifestyle. So, what are you wailing for? The authors of this 2005 Business Review and Reference Guide suggest that you go to JF2FTERSON CARE CENTER and sec what you've been missing. They are located at 121 Brook Street in Jefferson, or call to schedule a tour at (336) 846-9210. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 PAGE 9 FARM NEWS Livestock show pictures Results from livestock show held at Christmas in July Festival Market Lamb Show 57 lbs. - 70 lbs. weight class 1 - Skylar Murray 2 - Gabe Home 3 - Maggie Home 4 - Skylar Murray 5 - Natasha Hamm 75 lbs. - 81 lbs. weight class 1 - Megan Lawing 2 - Brittany Sturgill 3 - Gabe Home 4 - Austin Armstrong 5 - Bridgette Sturgill 6 - Nikki Bolyes 7 - Hailey Cassell Photo courtesy of Martina Bingham Gabe and Maggie Horn show sheep with their grandpa, Bob Hale, during the Ashe County 4-H Livestock Show at the Christmas in July Festival. 82 lbs. - 85 lbs. weight class 1 - Adam Lawing • 2 - Carrie Lindsey 3 - Holly Cassell 4 - Clara Gleason 5 - Mary Beth Hutchison 6 - Brittany Sturgill 84 lbs. - 91 lbs. weight class 1 - Austin Armstrong 2 - Megan Lawing 3 - Jessica Walker 4 - Brook Marsh 5 - Maggie Home 6 - Holly Cassell 7 - Mary Beth Hutchison 94 lbs. - 98 lbs. weight class 1 - Jessica Walker 2 - Brooklyn Murray 3 - Evan Walker 4 - Bridgette Sturgill 5 - Adrienne Sikes Photo courtesy of Martina Bingham Maggie Home and Bob Hale keep the sheep calm during judging. The show featured sheep, goats and cattle. 96 lbs. -105 lbs. weight class 1 - Evan Walker 2 - Hailey Cassell 3 - Adrienne Sikes 4 - Nikki Bolyes 5 - Melissa Laws 6 - Makenzie Neff 109 lbs. - 112 lbs. weight class 1 - Adam Lawing 2 - Brook Marsh 3 - Brooklyn Murray 4 - Hannah Cassell 5 - Carrie Lindsey 6 - Clara Gleason 2 - Hannah Cassell 3 - Makenzie Neff Hefiers 5 -Mar 1 - Natasha Hamm Ewe and Ewe Lamb Show January - February 1 - Maggie Home 2 - Jessica Walker 3 - Joshua Baldwin 4 - Brook Marsh 5 - Evan Walker 6 - Gabe Home 4 - Nov 1 - Erin Rucker 2 - Jacob Rucker 4 - Jul 1 - Rae Rucker 2 - Jacob Rucker March - April (2 classes) 1 - Evan Walker 2 - Austin Armstrong 3 - Joshua Baldwin 4 - Maggie Home 5 - Jessica Walker 6 - Gabe Home Yearling 1 - Brittany Sturgill Aged Cow 1 - Brittany Sturgill Dairy Showmanship Junior 1 - Natasha Hamm 1 - Austin Armstrong 2 - Bridgette Sturgill 3 - Natasha Hamm 4 - Brittany Sturgill 5 - Michael Baldwin Intermediate 1 - Bridgette Sturgill 2 - Derrick Close Yearling 1 - Austin Armstrong 2 - Michael Baldwin 3 - Gabe Home 4 - Will Hurley 5 - Brook Marsh Senior 1 - Brittany Sturgill Calf under 6 months 1 - Brittany Sturgill 2 - Derrick Close 3 - Natasha Hamm 4 - Bridgette Sturgill Ewe 1 - Brook Marsh 2 - Justin Miller 3 - Brittany Sturgill 4 - Will Hurley 5 - Gabe Home 6 - Austin Armstrong 7 - Bridgette Sturgill Calf 6 months - 1 year 1 - Brittany Sturgill 2 - Derrick Close Yearling 1 - Debbie Sturgill 1 (2) Brittany Sturgill 2 (3) Bridgette Sturgill Beef Showmanship Junior 1 - Natasha Hamm Aged Cow 1 - Bridgette Sturgill Intermediate 1 - Rae Rucker 2 - Jacob Rucker 3 - Bridgette Sturgill Meat Goat Show Showmanship PeeWee Sara Hutchins Makala Mathews Brooke Bingham Maggie Home Senior 1 - Erin Rucker 2 - Brittany Sturgill Junior 1 - Natasha Hamm 2 - Erin Bingham 3 - Gabe Home 4 - Dakota Combs Steers 1 - Brittany Sturgill 2 - Bridgette Sturgill Heavyweight class 1 - Melissa Laws Intermediate 1 - Tyler Rash 2 - Bridgette Sturgill 3 - Carly Robertson 4 - Kimberly Bingham 5 - Sierra Neaves 6 - Tanner Barker 7 - Kendra Reid Senior 1 - Bobbie Hutchins 2 - Brittany Sturgill Market Kid - light 1 - Erin Bingham 2 - Brooke Bingham 3 - Cody Collins 4 - Brittnay Sturgill 5 - Maggie Home Market Kids - medium 1 - Bobbie Hutchins 2 - Tyler Rash 3 - Brooke Bingham 4 - Kimberly Bingham 5 - Kendra Reid Does under one year 1 - Erin Bingham 2 - Gabe Home 3 - Tyler Rash 4 - Maggie Home 5 - Brooke Bingham 6 - Bobbie Hutchins 7 - Kimberly Bingham 8 - Sierra Neaves 9 - Brittany Sturgill Yearlings 1 - Tyler Rash 2 - Kimberly Bingham 3 - Bobbie Hutchins 4 - Brittany Sturgill 5 - Carly Robertson 6 - Kendra Reid 7 - Maggie Home 1 - Erin Bingham 2 - Natasha Hamm 3 - Bridgette Sturgill 4 - Gabe Home 5 - Kendra Reid 3A - Debbie Sturgill 2 year old • 1 - Tyler Rash 2 - Bobbie Hutchins 2 year old Buck rtrfwrftmrv* 1- Tanner Barker payable to: NC Cooperative 27549. This event is sponsored by Extension, Attn: Goat and For information about the NC Cooperative Extension Sheep Roundup I, 103 South display spaces, contact Sam and the NC Agricultural Goat and sheep producers Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC Groce at 919-542-8202. Foundation. across the state should mark their calendars for August 23 and 24 to attend an educational "roundup" ENTER TO WIN A or educational conference DRIUEQGREEN 0 in Raleigh, NC at the Wake JOHN DEERE V TEST DRIVE EVENT Commons Conference Center NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE' and historic Oakwood Farm. This will be an educational gathering of producers sharing and learning more about the latest issues related to the dairy and meat goat and sheep industry. Wellknown experts around the United States will be present to address many topics of interest to the sheep and goat producer. Monday, August 15 is the pre-registration deadline for the event.The pre-registration cost is $75 for the first family member and $50 for each additional member. This fee includes two lunches and one dinner meal along with a copy of the proceedings. Registration is limited to the first 275 participants. DRIVE THE GREEN WITH For event information and to register online, go to www. ces.ncsu.edu/roundupl or register by sending a check Roundup I Photo courtesy of Martina Bingham Showing the animals require great skill and concentration as displayed here during the goat showmanship portion . . Photo courtesy of Martina Bingham Brooke, Erin, and Kimberly Bingham pause for a smile after a busy day at the festival. GMC SIERRA NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS: v Stop by for a test drive and enter to win a 2005 GMC Sierra pickup? NO INTEREST FOR 2 FULL YEARS SAVE MOO ON A GATOR* HPX 4x4 ON COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS.' GREAT OFFERS AVAILABLE ON OTHER GATOR MODELS." TEST DRIVE THE BEST AT YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER—NOW! wwwJohnDeirt.com/OriveThtGfttn WEAVER EQUIPMENT 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET JEFFERSON, NC '(336) 846-3752 tret!dkn MW tnmm m tnvw !•» mm «*r <*.ma* • MMnlkianiMrmUlhiahwatini'WMl^ln* •dtfilBHltnMIIUliMl HoarwiMMiaa ««<MmciiMiNnftNm*atuiT iNtnwiMu imlwiM iMIiwimitnilplMHWilWitiflmrir ml rialtw (mm lmbhnWa|M«nli> J ' fcrl MaEKOM-M MliaHMIitMta* HWUmafnlmninn — WOIaniXimm—ilb OUtJBNMM WUXIOMUr^NHM OMIKU (£>E9JWOopor%rtyl �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Guidance Department Charles Fleenor National appeal Memorial Flea Market for blood donors announces The current blood inven­ tory is in need of all blood types, including the following in most urgent status: O Negative - Less than 1.5 days supply O Positive - Less than 1.5' days supply A Negative - Less than 2 days supply B Positive - Less than 3 days supply B Negative - Less than 3 days supply Please help the blood sup­ ply by planning to attend one of the following American Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled in your area: August 9 : Services for the American Red Cross informational meeting Aging from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. by appointment only, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. Ashe County High School for that all-important senior August 18: National Guard Guidance Department year. Armory from 11 a.m. - 4 announces a parent/student For more information p.m. informational night on contact the Ashe County August 25: Mountain Hearts Thursday,August 4 from 6 p.m. High School Guidance at Ashe Memorial Hospital - 7 p.m. in the Ashe County Department at 336-246-2400. from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. High School auditorium. This The guidance counselors and Every two seconds, some­ meeting is for all students their e-mail addresses are as one needs blood. Patients who will be Juniors in the follows: Debbie Pennington throughout our area are 2005 - 2006 school year - debpennington@ashe.kl2. counting on the American and is entitled "Preparing nc.us, Annette Bednosky Red Cross and generous spon­ to become a Senior in High abednosky@ashe.kl2.nc.us, sors and donors to make sure School". Answers to questions Tara Miller - tmiller@ashe. blood is available whenever it concerning requirements kl2.nc.us. is needed. for graduation, applying You can also help make to college, applying for sure the blood supply contin­ scholarships, leadership ues adequate inventory levels opportunities and other by sponsoring a blood drive. issues that pertain to Churches, civic organizations students in their senior and businesses are needed as year of high school will be blood drive sponsors to bring addressed. It will be an in more blood donors every excellent opportunity for month! parents and students to Thanks for your support obtain information for the of the American Red Cross. 2006 - 2007 school year Please contact me for any and what preparations can questions or more informa­ be made now to be ready tion on sponsoring a blood drive! Call Donor Recruitment Representative Ashley H. Mills at 336-403-1770 or email at millsas@usa.redcross. The award-winning series of art and craft shows, Art in org. Together, we can save a the Park, returns to Blowing Rock on Saturday, August 13. life. Showcasing the work of 130 juried crafters and artists, Art in the Park includes metal workers, photographers, fiber artists, sculptors, basket makers, painters, wood workers, jewelers and much more. The series is sponsored by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce. Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm and admission is free. Art in the Park is held at the American Legion Grounds, directly behind Blowing Rock Memorial Park. Free shuttle vans run throughout the day from Tanger Outlet Center and Food Lion Grocery, both on Highway 221. Art in the Park continues with shows on September 10 and October 1. For additional information, please contact the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. & Colposcopy Wednesday Pediatric Tuesday Pediatric Nurse Screening Dental Clinic days vary WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum The 16th Annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Race will be woman, infant, or child less held August 20, 2005, beginning at 8:00 a.m. A ride map, cue than 5 years of age, and meet sheet, 2004 results, and on-line registration are available at certain eligibility guidelines, www.ashecivic.com. You may also pick up a hard copy of the you may qualify to parties registration form at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. pate in the WIC program. The fee for participation is $35 before August 1 and $45 WIC is a special supplemen­ after that date. On-site check in/registration will be held tal food program that pro­ vides individually prescribed Friday, August 19 from 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. and Saturday, August 20 from 6:00 - 7:45 a.m.The ride packages of food to those who will then begin at 8:00 a.m. are eligible. There is no cost For more information for this service. If you want please visit the Ashe Civic to know if you qualify to par­ Center website at www.asheticipate in the WIC program civic.com, email questions to or know someone who does, ashecivicctr@skybest.com or contact 246-2013. call the Ashe Arts Center at 336.846.ARTS. Art in the Park Health department schedule for August 2005 The Primary Care Clinic is open five days a week, 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. for preven­ tive health care and for treat­ ment of acute and certain chronic illnesses. Charges are based on a sliding fee scale by assessing income and num­ ber in the family. For infor­ mation about our services or to enroll in a clinic or receive medical treatment, all per­ sons need to call 246-9449. Appointments are needed for all clinics except General Clinic. Immunizations are given every day, MondayFriday without appoint­ ments. Clinic Days Available Primary Care Mon. - Fri. Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Monday Family Planning, Maternity Multiple sclerosis program in Sparta The Central North Carolina Chapter of the National MS Society is presenting a free educational program, "MS Update", with special guest, Douglas Jeffrey MD, PhD, MS Specialist at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. This free program is going to offer participants an opportunity to learn more about multiple sclerosis from an MS Specialist. This event will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Alleghany Wellness Center in Sparta, North Carolina. Participants of the MS Update will learn about current treatments of multiple sclerosis, learn ways to manage symptoms of MS, learn how physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other health­ care professions can help manage MS symptoms and learn about the importance of health and wellness. Dr. Jeffery will answer any questions participants may have during the program. Refreshments will be provided. To register, contact the Central NC Chapter at 336759-2105 or 1-800-229-8776 or email mark.scheerer@ncc. nmss.org. Visit our website for information on other programs offered by the National MS Society at www. nationalmssociety.org/ncc. Guests coming? Cleaning up? Summer project? Closing an estate? Moving? Kids growing up or leaving home ? Gifts ? There may be many reasons that you no longer need once useful items; they still work, and there is plenty of usefulness in them. What to do? Consider donating them to Hospice for the upcoming Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market. This year's sale dates will be August 19 and 20, but Hospice will begin accepting you donations at any time. If you have room to store them, please put them away for later donation. Hospice appreciates your good used items in a wide variety of categories: •Books/magazines/board games/puzzles •Hunting, fishing and sporting goods •Tools •Electronics •Musical instruments •Videos, CD's, DVD's •Jewelry •Home D£cor •Lawn and Garden •Infants/Children related items •Crafts •Toys •Exercise Equipment •Antiques •House wares •Furniture •Seasonal items (Christmas, Easter, Valentine's...) Any useful item! Hospice also welcomes produce/fresh vegetables, homemade goods (honey, jelly, sauces) and baked goods donated just prior to the event. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice is a joint effort between Hospice of Ashe and the Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church in memory of Charles Fleenor, a long-standing member of both organizations. The Flea Market will be'held Friday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 20, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the John Luke Memorial Building next to the Presbyterian Church in Glendale Springs. On Friday, an early bird preview will be held for the first two hours (10 a.m. - 12 noon) and admission if $5 will be charged for the early bird preview. There will be no admission charged after 12 noon Friday nor all day Saturday. If you have items you'd like to donate, if you have questions or would like to volunteer for the Flea Market, please contact Ernest and Francis O'Bannion at 877-5685. All proceeds are donated to Hospice. BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS Blue Ridge Brutal coming August 20 Free good clean fill dirt is available! Midway Baptist Church is dozing a new parking lot next to the Ashe Baptist Associational office. Bring your truck and it will be loaded for you. For more information, call Rev. Steve LeaShomb, pastor of Midway Baptist Church at 246-2012. MARKET BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS Safe Sitters 2005 On Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ashe Memorial Hospital will present Safe Sitters 2005. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate, hands-on, class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Safe Sitters learn what to do when a child chokes, safety for the sitter, how to call for emergency help, babysitting business skills, basic child care skills such as diapering, feeding, etc., and how to entertain chil­ dren and keep them safe. Young children cannot r' always communicate their needs or protect themselves. The babysitter must be able to handle whatever situation arises. Safe Sitter classes are available through Ashe Memorial Hospital. A fee of $15 covers the one day pro­ gram and three fourths of the cost of materials. Lunch and snacks are provided. Scholarships are available based on financial need. Registrations must be in by August 15 and the class is limited to the first eight students applying. To register your son or daughter or your babysitter, call the Office of Community Outreach at 336-846-0781. Take Off With Long-Term CD Returns! 45 Month CD > 4.58i jjs Limited Time Only! : Don't miss this limited time CD offer! Stop by the Yadkin Valley Bank office that's closest to you and watch your savings take flight. 'Annual percentage vidd accurate* nfWOI/05. $500 opening deposit required. An active Yadlun Valley Bank checking account is required to receive CD rate Penalty may be imposed hit early withdrawal. Accounts insured np to $100,000. * Not available for IRA deposit*. Llkin East Bend Jefferson Jonesrille 336-526-6301 336-699-2930 336-246-4555 336-835-6197 North Wilkeslvm Wat Jefferson 336-838-3300 336-246-9800 & 336-246-4644 North Ukin 336-526-6372 Wilkesborv YaJkincUIe 336-838-0123 336-677-2000 Member FDIC YADKIN VALLEY BANK f Pth/tt tf CtiHMUw-fy www.yadkinvalleybank.com �PAGE 11 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Alleghany Community Theatre issues casting call The Alleghany Commu­ nity Theatre (ACT) will hold auditions for it's new Read­ ers Theater on August 6 at the ACT House, 35 Sparta Heights Dr., from 2:00-3:00 pm. ACT Readers Theater is being organized in coop­ eration with the Alleghany County Library and the Al­ leghany County Arts Coun­ cil. There will be ACT Read­ ers Theater productions every other month at the library starting in Septem­ ber. "Readers Theater may be a bit unfamiliar to some theater goers," explained Dudley Carpenter, presi­ dent of ACT. "It is presented a number of ways. We will stage a reading of a play with little or no technical aspects present." The ac­ tors will use scripts. There may be some sound effects, simple blocking or move­ ment, and we will have a narrator read stage direc­ tions describing any action or location information nec­ essary to help the audience understand what is going on." Following the reading, the audience will be invited to discuss the play with the actors and director. The first production will be directed by Paula Joines and is planned for Septem­ ber 1 at 7 pm. It will be "Grace and Glorie" by Tom Ziegler about two strong, stubborn women who unex­ pectedly forge a deep bond despite their disparate backgrounds. The Novem­ ber 3 play will be "Victoria," a mystery/ghost story writ­ ten by local playwright, ac­ tor, director, and ACT mem­ ber, Tom Rector. There are many roles available in these shows as well as the plays planned for the rest of the ACT Readers Theater season. No memori­ zation is necessary for the Readers Theater produc­ tions and there usually will only be a couple of rehears­ als. Naturally, good sight reading skills are helpful. To find out more about ACT Readers Theater, check the ACT webpage at www. sparta-nc.com/ACT or con­ tact Paula Joines at 336927-4446 or ACT president, Dudley Carpenter at (336) 372-7901. publishers. He seemed to be finding his niche, but God wouldn't leave him alone. "I never stopped believ­ ing in God, but I got so con­ sumed with the music busi­ ness that I lost sight of the Cross," Eric admits. "I found myself doing things believers shouldn't be doing. Needless to say, during that time, you would have had to look long and hard to see Jesus in me. After going through one of the lowest points in my life, I started praying again and seeking God's will for my life. That's when I really started what I call my journey back to the Cross. God started lay­ ing burdens on my heart for those who suffer." "Finally it all started to click that maybe God wanted me to minister with my mu­ sic," Eric continues. "I decided to go in to the studio and do a Gospel album. I had no idea what the Lord had in store for me. I just knew I wanted to put my heart into a record­ ing that would glorify Him. I wrote about 20 songs and put 12 of them on the Prayer Warrior project." One of his favorite songs on that recording is a song he "co-wrote" with his grandfa­ ther - even though his grand­ father died in 1979. "Papaw had written many lyrics over the years, and I found one of his songs that really spoke to me. So I ended up co-writ­ ing 'When Jesus Mentions My Name' with my grandpa, which was so cool for me. I know he would have liked that." And it's not just a love for songwriting that he shares with his late grandfather, but a desire to make the gospel message easy to understand. "Papaw was a preacher dis­ guised as an electrician," Eric recalls. "He shared Christ with everybody he met, help­ ing people understand the simplicity of salvation. I try to mirror that simple ap­ proach in my songwriting." Eric's schedule has been filled with opportunities the West Kentucky native never thought possible. "God has used us in many wonder­ ful ways and the doors just continue to open. "We've been blessed to minister to crowds that range from 10 to 10,000 and we are seeing lives changed.That's what it's all about." Though it can be overwhelming at times, Eric keeps it all in perspective. "I put these albums to­ gether never intending to have a record deal," says Eric. "They were a labor of love for me. They were my way to express my love for God, and to thank Him for his faithful­ ness in my life. If the music ends up blessing others and helping people draw closer to Him, then that will just be ic­ ing on the cake." For more information about Eric Horner or to listen to his music go to www.EricHorner.com America weekend There will be a Celebrate America Weekend at Horn In the West on Aug. 6 and 7 with Christian recording artist Eric Horner and Revolution­ ary War reenactors from "The Patriot" Eric Horner Concert A stirring Country Chris­ tian music concert that deliv­ ers an awesome blend of faith and patriotism, The concert ends with a special ceremony that honors today's emergen­ cy service workers, military personnel and other unsung heroes. August 6 at 6 p.m. Revolutionary Thunder, Seasonings and More Travel back 225 years to experience a colonial weekend with everything from artillery to cooking demonstrations. Revolutionary 'War reenac­ tors, who were involved in the making of the motion picture The Patriot, will be on site demonstrating 18th century camp life and armaments. Blacksmiths, carpenters and other 18th century crafters will also be in the Hickory Homestead for the weekend. August 6-7 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Horn in the West Now in its 54th consecu­ tive season, Kermit Hunter's exciting family drama Horn in the West explodes onto the stage in the lovely Dan­ iel Boone Amphitheatre in Boone, NC. The drama tells the story of the settling of northwest North Carolina during the American Revolu­ tion. Horn in the West is the nation's third oldest outdoor drama and the oldest with a Revolutionary theme. This Story of Patriotism, Romance, War, American Indians and America's early struggle for freedom is presented with all of the music, dance, pyro­ technics and Pageantry of a Broadway show. Tuesday through Sunday at 8:00 pm until August 13th. Tickets can be ordered by phone at 828-264-2120 or on­ line at www.horninthewest. com. Ticket Prices: Eric Horner Concert & Horn in the West Adults: $24.50 Children: $12.50 Military & Public Ser­ vants: $15.00 Eric Horner Concert only Adults: $19.50 Children: $10.00 Military & Public Ser­ vants: $10.00 ~I h C < ' Horn in the West only Adults: $15.00 Children: $7.50 Military & Public Ser­ vants: $13.00 AAA Adults: $13.00 AAA Children:$6.50 Seniors and Groups: $13.00 Military and Public Ser­ vants are encouraged to wear their uniform, a T-shirt or other appropriate insignia so that they may be given the re­ spect they so richly deserve. Eric Horner Biography Some people might specu­ late why Eric Horner would switch horses in mid-stream. After all, as a country per­ former, his star has been on the rise for some time now, and after scoring big with country radio stations play­ ing his patriotic anthem "We Will Stand," everything seemed to be headed toward the prediction that TV host Lorianne Crook made when Eric made an appearance on her TNN show. "Eric Horner," she said, "is a future star of country music." But Eric, himself, had something else in mind. "This feels comfortable; this feels like, home," Eric says about his return to full time ministry music. He addresses his life and the road that led him back to the Lord in many of the songs on his first album "Prayer Warrior" and now in his new release, "You Can Always Come Home". "Everybody tells me I've written more than just songs on these proj­ ects—they are really short sermons put to music. But that's what God has laid on my heart these last couple of years." And what a couple of years it has been. Like most Amer­ icans on September 11th, 2001, Eric was shocked and subdued as he watched the events unfold that fateful day. But unlike most Americans, that day made even more of an impact at Eric's home. Debby Horner was going through an emotional roller coaster. "Debby's first husband was killed in the 1983 bomb blast in Lebanon," says Eric. "We lost 241 sailors and marines in that attack, and Debby's husband was one of them. I watched her all day on Sep­ tember 11th, and it hurt me to see her relive the pain she suffered back then. That's the night I wrote "We Will clJ i < > u> ni d C) cz K tr» r i. i r Stand." Eric recorded the song with just his vocal and guitar in his production studio, and sent it to WSM Radio in Nashville. That's all it took. Within two weeks, "We Will Stand" was being played on every reporting country station in the country. His website was overrun with requests for the song which led Eric to donate the proceeds of the single to the Staten Island Victim's Re­ lief Fund. "We Will Stand" is now a bonus track on Prayer Warrior and also appears on his patriotic release, "Free­ dom Rings". With his emotions in high gear, Eric started writing songs about his faith, and the words poured easily for several months. "The song 'Prayer Warrior' encourages all of us that regardless of the circumstances around the world that we can't control, we CAN do something about the outcome. "There is power in prayer, and it's the greatest weapon we have against the evil in our world today." Growing up in Paducah, Kentucky, Eric learned about Jesus from an early age. He later became a guitar student of fellow Paducah native, Ste­ ven Curtis Chapman, and the two performed together in a local gospel group. They even attended Anderson Col­ lege together for a short time, and Steven was the one that helped Eric break into coun­ try music. Eric became gui- M no sr n t w d Photo courtesy of Horn in the West Eric Horner C- I I c~ -s tarist and band leader for recording artists "The Girls Next Door," and later began touring with country super­ star Lee Greenwood. After touring off and on with Lee for over 10 years, Eric became a sought-after musician for major country artists such as Brad Paisley, Wynonna, Shania Twain and others. In between bookings, Eric opened up his own pro­ duction company catering to artists, songwriters and Over 145 Channels of Cable Entertainment • Includes Digital Cable, plus Free Family Cable on all extra TVs • Up to 20 channels of Showtime*, FUX*.Tin Movie Channel™ • Up to 20 channels of Starr* • 45 channels of Commercial-free Digital Music • Access to pay-per-view mosrtes and specials, plus seasonal sports packages Super-East High Speed Internet Service* • Surf with speeds up to 5.0 Mhps Up to 3x faster than most DSL services • No phone Una required. No dialing in. Always connected • Share up to 6 e-mail addresses wrfth your family New Customers: Order Both & Save! IWo Star Pak Including Famity Cable, Showtime & Starz S39S+S29? 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This will be a covered dish picnic and members are urged to attend and bring a prospective member along. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center @ Fleetwood Library. Wednesday, August 3 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at Ashe Services for Aging. Guest speaker will be Alex Jernigan, Long Term Care Ombudsman Area Agency on Aging. All members are urged to be present and bring a covered dish. Thursday, August 4 8 a.m.: Interagency Meeting at Sweet Aromas. 12 noon - 6 p.m.: 4-H Imagine Afterschool Registration will be held at 4-H office. If you have questions, call 336-2192650. 5:30 p.m.: Ashe County Planning Board meeting will begin holding regularly scheduled meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. This change will be effective with the Aug. 4 meeting. Meetings are held on the third floor of the Ashe County courthouse. The public is invited to attend. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.: 2005-2006 Juniors of ACHS and their parents will meet in the high school auditorium to prepare for their 2006-2007 senior year. High school counselors will be there to answer questions and prepare the students for the next two years in high school. 6:30 p.m.: Please join us for a conversation with Sarah R. Shaber, editor of Tar Heel Dead: Tales of Mystery and Mayhem from North Carolina in the Wilkes County Public Library Friends of the Library Meeting Room. Black Bear Bookstore will be there sell­ ing copies and Sarah will be signing. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at 838- 2818. Friday, August 5 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. for Nicholas Roark who was injured in an accident. There will be several groups of singers. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m.: Banjo Bob and Friends will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet, located in Glendale Springs. 7 p.m.: Saturday Night Singing at Mountain View Baptist Church. Singing will feature Rev. Leonard Fletcher and family. Everyone is invited. Sunday, August 7 10 a.m.: Healing Springs Baptist Church will have their Annual Decoration with a short service in the cemetery and regular worship at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. 10 a.m.: Orion Baptist Church will have Homecoming and Decoration Services. Sunday School will not be held but worship services will be at 11 a.m. A meal will follow in the church fellowship hall. All members, former members and friends are invited to attend. Rev. Mace Johnson, pastor, welcomes you. 10:30a.m.:64th Homecoming Celebration with The Bledsoes at Baldwin Community Church, 1549 Hwy 194 S in Todd with dinner beginning at 12:30. Call 877-4726 for more information. 10:30 a.m.: Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet . Coffee and fellowship begins at 10 a.m. Location is 1102 Country Club Road in Wilkesboro, call Teresa at 696-2341 for details and directions or email Teresa® YadkinUUs.com. This is a new and growing community of kindred spirits, all are welcome! 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 1 p.m.: Decoration at Calloway Cemetery with a covered dish lunch will be held. Donations may be sent to Calloway Cemetery, P.O. Box 1426, Jefferson, NC. 28640. 2 p.m.: Annual Decoration at Tucker Cemetary on Little Horse Creek. A meal will follow at the Meadowview Mennonite Church. A covered dish is optional. 2 p.m.: Decoration at Poe Cemetary Pauline Hart and Saturday, August 6 Kathy and Jerry May will sing. Rev. Glenn Woodie will be the speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. 8 a.m. - noon: We Care Planning Committee will be 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Ashe County Humane Society will have a having a yard sale at the Dollar Tire parking lot. All proceeds benefit clients of the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission.Great bargains and lots of items will be available. (If it rains, the sale will be cancelled.) Sunday Salon at Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. This will be a festive afternoon of wine, music and hors d'oeuvres. A $15 donation benefits the Ashe County Humane Society. RSVP by August 3 to Riverhouse Bed 10 a.m. • 3:30 p.m.: Willard and Breakfast. Call Riverhouse Gayheart will be on the back at 336-982-2109 to make deck of Todd General Store reservations for benefit and showing his art work.The store dinner. is located on Railroad Grade Monday, Road in Todd. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 5th Annual Church Family Reunion will be held at Family Central in Jefferson. Please provide one carry in dish per family. For further information call Diane McGuire at 336-2463765, Joyce Sechrest at 336846-2429 or Dave Church at 740-412-4852 or email dchurch40@adelphia.net. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Friendship Baptist Church Youth will have a "Sonshine Xplosion" at Family Central. Chad Varga, a former professional basketball player, will share an awesome testimony. There will be plenty of activities. All youth, adults and parents are welcome to attend. 4 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of 1962 will have a class reunion at Mountain Aire Seafood on Hwy. 16 in Glendale Springs. For more information call 8773812 or 246-9988. 5-7 p.m.: Zion Methodist Church will have a fish fry with takeouts available. Adult plates will be $7 and children 12 and under $5. 6 p.m.: Northwest Ashe High School Class of 1970 will hold their 35 year reunion at Frasers Restaurant in West Jefferson. If you have questions, call Richard at 877-5298 or contact him by e-mail at richardtina@skybest. com. 6 p.m.: Benefit Singing at Rock Creek Baptist Church August 8 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Services for Aging. This is by appointment only. Call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Registration for Fleet Feet Cloggers will be held at the Ashe County Academy Gym (former West Jefferson Elementary School Gym). Lessons are taught by Kitty Honeycutt, director of Fleet Feet Cloggers. Classes are offered for ages 4 - adult for dancers of all skill levels (beginner thru advanced) and will be on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Tuition is $28 each month. Please call 336-9823272 with any questions. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone and CHATS (Community Health Action Teams) are co-sponsoring "A Walk in Their Shoes", a community forum on domestic violence. The forum will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Please call Debbie at 982-8851 to register and RSVP for dinner. There is a no charge for the forum or for the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for You. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meetsthe second Monday of each month. This brief business meeting will be held at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Following the meeting, members will car pool to a local garden for a tour. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Tuesday, August 9 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Registration for Fleet Feet Cloggers will be held at the Ashe County Academy Gym (former West Jefferson Elementary School Gym). Lessons are taught by Kitty Honeycutt, director of Fleet Feet Cloggers. Classes are offered for ages 4 - adult for dancers of all skill levels (beginner thru advanced) and will be on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Tuition is $28 each month. Please call 336-9823272 with any questions. 6:15 p.m.: Safety Seminar at Ashe County Airport This seminar will be conducted by Larry Lambert and David Masters in the General Aviation Terminal. Beginning at 6:20, Early Movie: Mission to Mir, 7 -7:50 Weird and Unusual FAR Questions, 8:10-9 p.m. Land Survival, Are You Prepared? Wednesday, August 10 8:30 a.m. Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet at Winners Circle for the yearly back-to-school breakfast meeting. All newly retired school personnel are encouraged to attend. There will be a short presentation on long-term care. Members are asked to bring school supplies. 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Thursday, August 11 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screening at Mt. Hearts with cost being $15. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Appointments are necessary. Call 846-0744. p.m.: Blue Ridge 7 Opportunity Commission, Inc. (BROC) will hold its Full Board Meeting at the BROC Alleghany office in Sparta, NC. Please call Wilkes office at 6677174, Ashe office at 384-4543 or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for additional information. Friday, August 12 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" portrayed by Jimmy W. Johnson, will be presented at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Advanced tickets are $25 and available at Winners Circle in Jefferson, Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs and Ships Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is included. Saturday, August 13 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. 1 p.m.: What is a Hellbender? It is a large salamander that lives in just a few rivers in North Carolina. The New River is home to this unique and non-poisonous river dweller. Learn more about this slimy but harmless animal while we separate fact from fiction. Short slide program and discussion at New River State Park's Hwy 221 access. Meet at the Community Building. Call 336982-2587 for directions or more information. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Ashe Schools of Home Education will have a pot-luck picnic and registration at Ashe Park (new shelter), to gear up for the new school year. If you home school or are thinking of home schooling come join us for a fun and informative evening. Bring the whole family. We will also have a table set up for those who would like to sell any used curriculum/books. We ask that you bring a covered dish and drink to share. For more information call 877-2516. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" portrayed by Jimmy W. Johnson, will be presented at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Advanced tickets are $25 and available at Winners Circle in Jefferson, Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs and Ships Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is included. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night at Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Stories, songs and performances by local artists. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for students. Sunday, August 14 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming and Decoration at Ebenezer Church with worship service beginning at 11 a.m. Speaker will be Petey Edwards and singers will be Keith Noblett and Phil and Pat Segraves. A covered dish lunch will follow. Friday, August 26 Weekend p.m.: 2 Smethport Decoration Cemetery at Everyone is invited. Taylor Family Reunion will be held at the Nella Community Center in Lansing immediately after decoration at approximately 4 p.m. 7p.m.:TempleBaptistChurch will have a special singing with the Mountain View Baptist Church Choir. Rev. Denton Hart will be the guest speaker. Pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church invite everyone to attend. Monday, August 15 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. Tuesday, August 16 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held for Kids, Saturday, September 10 ages 9-12, who have a parent with MS will be held through Sunday. August 28. Spaces are limited. Call 1-800-229-8776. L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Greater Wednesday, August 24 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Saturday, August 27 10:30 a.m.: Landmark Baptist Church will have homecoming services. Speaker will be the pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy. There will be special singing by The Landmarks. A covered dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Special singing will follow in the afternoon. Everyone is invited. Camp He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winner's Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that the restaurant knows how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Ongoing Events Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Ashe Party County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Sunday, August 28 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. continued on page 13 at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. 6 p.m.: Suicide and Depression in Ashe County Workshop called Pain is the Needle...Hope is the Thread, will be presented at Jefferson United Methodist Church. If you would like to attend this important meeting call 8460781. 7 weeks old Wednesday, August 17 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. Found on Darnell Woodic Road Thursday, August 18 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at National Guard Armory. Friday, August 19 • • • 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. a.m.: Diabetes 11:30 Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. Saturday, August 20 8 a.m.: 16th Annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Race will be held. A ride map, cue sheet, 2004 results and on­ line registration are available at www.ashecivic.com. For more information visit the website or call Ashe Arts Center at 336.846.ARTS. Male Cocker L -.JjL • I Spaniel mix m. I year old fc L E J ^ 1 Male Short Hair 4 months old JL Hi.* flBn 8 a.m.: A Safe Sitters Workshop will be held for 11-13 year olds who care for children. Call 846-0781 for more information. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview Lions Club is looking for local crafters for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day of fun, music and good food. 12 noon - 7 p.m.: Hot Dog/ Hamburger Dinner and Family Fun at Fleetwood Community Center. Horseshoes, Bocche, Moonwalk and more. Thursday, August 25 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Male Australian Cattle Dog 8 months old Ashe Animal Control 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumpler, NC 982-4060 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 PAGE 13 COMMUNITY NEWS Ongoing Events continued from page 12 Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m.every 2nd Mondayof each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Oenter in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 2460781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501 (c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church is held on Friday evenings, 6 p.m. at Family Central. Snack, supper and childcare are provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. r ( 2 JL m wm t -.L> If tilSBS Beaver Creek High School Class of 1995 recently held their 10 year class reunion at West Jefferson Elementary School gym. No time for breakfast? Try a fruit muffin Breakfast is a time for refuel­ ing. Eating a healthy breakfast helps prepare your mind and body for the day ahead. Yet so many people skip it for lack of time or hunger, or because they're on a diet. The excuses are endless. "After fasting for the eight to 12 hours after dinner and during sleep, your body needs to replenish its energy supply the next morning," says Karen Schroeder, MS, RD, at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. "The brain is especially in need of a fillup. because it has no place to store its main energy source, glucose, which comes from the foods we eat. Muscles also rely on glucose for a portion of their energy." But not to worry - Schroeder says that you can find the time to eat breakfast if you prepare some items in advance or keep "quick" foods in your kitchen. Some quick and healthy choices are dry ce­ real; single-serving containers of yogurt; English muffins or whole­ wheat bread or bagels; fresh, canned, or dried fruit; and instant oatmeal. Foods to make in ad­ vance include healthier versions of muffins, breads or granola; hardboiled eggs; and pancake batter or a breakfast shake made from milk or yogurt, fruit, ice, and wheat germ to store in the fridge. Still think you won't have time? Pack foods that you can cat on your commute or at your desk: dry cereal or trail mix; a cereal bar. granola bar, or low-fat toaster pas­ try; and a can of vegetable juice. To get you started, try this muf­ fin recipe that can be made with a variety of fruits, from "Bread for Breakfast," (Ten Speed Press), by Beth Hensperger. EVERY MORNING FRUIT MUFFINS Makes 9 muffins 11/2 cups unbleached all-purpose Hour 1/4 cup whole wheat or graham flour 1/4 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil, light olive oil. or nut oil 3/4 cup cultured buttermilk 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 21/2 cups chopped fresh fruit (see suggestions below) For Peach: Add 21/2 cups peeled, stoned, and chopped fresh peaches or drained, canned unsweetened peaches. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg to dry ingredi­ ents. For Pear: Add 21/2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped fresh, firm pears. Add 1 teaspoon ground cin­ namon or cardamom to dry ingre­ dients. For Plum: Add 21/2 cups peeled. stoned, and chopped fresh plums. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinna­ mon to dry ingredients. For Raspberry: Add 21/2 cups fresh raspberries and increase the sugar to 1/2 cup in the dry ingre­ dients. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease 9 cups of a standard 23/4-inch muf­ fin tin. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, sugar, baking powder, bak­ ing soda, and salt. In another me­ dium bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla with a large spoon or dough whisk. Add to the dry ingre­ dients, stirring until just moistened. Add the fruit to the batter, and fold in using a large rubber spatula just until the fruit is evenly distributed, no more than a few strokes, tak­ ing care not to break up the fruit. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each prepared cup to the rim. Fill the empty muffin cups halfway with water to prevent the pan from buckling. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins are goldeaand the tops are dry and springy to the touch and a cake tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Re­ move the pan from the oven and serve the muffins warm with but­ ter. The muffins can be stored in the freezer in plastic freezer bags for up to three months. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Appalachian NewsWatch - A news and current events discussion group will be showing the Alex Jones documentary film "9-11 The Road to Tyranny" daily between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to anyone interested in the truth about Sept. 11, Oklahoma City in 1995, the Patriot Act and much more! For more info, contact "Dave" @336-877-2390. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. 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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesdays paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) | CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (Position #743-40-2457) Open until filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare, Watauga County Service Provision Unit. Duties: intensive outpatient therapy provided in the home or community for children and families. Monday-Friday, flexible daytime hours with a need for some evenings and week­ ends when necessary. Requires Master's degree in Social Work with two years supervised social work experience. Salary grade: (72) Typical hiring range $41,028-$47,244. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd, Boone NC. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE 140-Help Wanted Immediate opening for full and part time appointment setter. Job includes setting appointments for out­ side sales division. All leads furnished no cold calling. 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Applicants Jefferson, NC. memories or should turn in a Phone # 336-246-4944 knowledge of completed State Appalachian Doctors Fax #: 336-246-2637. application (which can between 1918-1945. Wait Staff. be picked up at the $20 per hour, email No Evenings. david.patteson NCESC), resume and Glendale Springs Cafe. 0richmond.edu 3 letters of reference. or Call David 0 Leave Message. Call 336-846-4491 for 804-586-7689 336-982-4818 more information. 310-Musical We lease Pianos New & Used Grands. We buy, sell. tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-384-4352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats, 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPIJI^FOR A Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 2'Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Homes for Sale Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Westview Terrace Apartments on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 pm -6:30 pm. Fri 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Call (336) 2464757. Rental Assis­ tance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit. Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 460-Mobile Homes for Rent For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 2BR/1BA Mobile Home. 3 Miles North of Jefferson. New Hwy 16. No Pets. 846-7674/ or Cell 877-6872. APT. FOR RENT 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, with washer & dryer. Appliances furnished. $495 monthly. 1 month rent for deposit required. Close to town. Call 246-7337 Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 3BR/2BA in Smethport W/D hookup $500 per month plus deposit Call after 5pm (336) 982-2193 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale 3 BR/2 BA, den, living room, screened in porch, 500' deck, fully furnished. $54,995. Home: 910-457-5937 or Cell: 919-619-4475 Condo For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List It in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 500-MobiIe Homes for Sale after 6 pm. FSBO lots available ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Subdivision located Check Out the Mobiles/Modulars in Quail Ridge between Boone and West Jefferson No Prices starting in the 30's. Jefferson Post for www.quailridge the latest deals on estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Mobile Homes by LAND FOR SALE: Local Dealers 2.8 acres. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa © (336) 667-3220 House for Rent in Crumpler Bare Knob Rd, $29K, call 256-694-3261 $ $ $ Trailer for rent In Jefferson Call 982-2833 or 846-3781 V Part-Time Employment Opportunity LIST YOUR YARD SALE 500-Mobile 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent LEARN TO DRIVE • Apply in Person (Mon • Fri) NO EXFCRIF.NCF NFCFJKARV • FULL S PART-TIME CLASSES • Shatley Springs Jewelry and Gifts 407 Shatley Springs Rd Crumpler, NC • COL TRAINING • FINANCING AVAILABLE • JO# PLACEMENT • ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE, VA Contact Janie Williams, General Manager. $$$$ $$$$ A Resume is an Advantage! List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post 1-800-334-1203 mjllliKtldclinrUltfMai ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! O n e M o n 111 (It r u n s ) f o r Mak? ijt special for them by pla a hirthd^jKl in the Jefferson Come by our offi 203 S Sepoi ited at West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 // f ance. Everyone loves to sec a ETfl greeting in the paper." ||j| Price includes photo. Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com All ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: classified@jeffersoiipost.com Or come by our office located at 208 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. r*ou. He accept Visa or Mastercarj For more information call Sandra at 880-840-7164. fig �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 PAGE 15 Classifieds 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1115Professionals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals North Carolina 28643 BEING Lots Nos. 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105 of Lawfield Acres Subdivision; recorded in Plat Book 2. at page 81, Envelope 133-A, Ashe County Registry, and reference is here­ by made to said recorded plat for specific description and location of said lots. upset period, all remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. to Dennis Mahala, Ballard Mahala. Lizzie Price, Heirs of Caleb Mahala to Jennie Mahala on October 19, 1943, in Deed Book E-3. at page 253 of the Ashe County Registry. veyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Ashe County . North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: at the courthouse door of the Ashe County Courthouse, Jefferson, North Carolina. at 11:00 a.m. on the 4th day of August. 2005. all the property conveyed in said Deed of Trust, which property as of July 12. 2005 was owned by Jack E. Kerley, Jr., aka Jack Edmond Kerley. and William Ronald Kerley. the same lying and being in Ashe County, North Carolina, and more particularly de­ scribed as follows: relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental. health, or safe­ ty conditions existing in, on. at or relating to the property being of­ fered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are express­ ly disclaimed. JOHNSTON AND JOHNSTON Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 398 Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 05sp56 ~~ IN THE MATTER OF "Where tanking old, links good" Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Family owned and operated! llhtork- Downtown Went |clT<-r*<ni, NC U6-tUfc-906S • 10 S. JelFmon Ave. Um-Thn \06'F»-<* 10-7•<**,! i r David W. Neill or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 8520 Cliff Cameron Drive, Spite 300 Charlotte. NC 28269 (704)333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys. com/nc/ Parcel Number: 09263001742 And Being more commonly known as: 113 Benfield Drive. Jefferson, NC 28640 THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF EXECUTED The record owner(s) of Local Graphic Design TRUST BY JAMES LARRY the property, as reflect­ Company GREER AND SUSAN ed on the records of Offering MILLER GREER DAT­ the Register of Deeds, * Logo Design ED NOVEMBER 19, is/are * Web Design James Larry 2004 AND RECORD­ Greer and Susan Miller * Camera Ready ED IN BOOK 323 AT Greer. Advertising PAGE 1716 IN * Set-up of Brochures, THE ASHE COUNTY The property to be of­ Business Cards, PUBLIC REGISTRY, fered pursuant to this Pamphlets & Flyers NORTH CAROLINA Accomodating all notice of sale is being your design needs. offered for sale, trans­ Contact fer and conveyance BlueMoon Graphx •AS IS, WHERE IS." NOTICE OF SALE at 336-384-4352 Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note Pursuant to a Court secured by the deed 1160-Tree order and under and by of trust/security agree­ Service virtue of the power and ment, or both, being authority contained in foreclosed, RAY COMBS TREE nor the the above-referenced officers, TRIMMING & directors, deed of trust and attorneys, employees, REMOVAL because of default in agents or authorized For estimates, Call the payment of the representative of either 336-246-5634. indebtedness thereby Trustee or the holder of secured and failure to the note make any rep­ 1195-Legals carry out and perform resentation or warranty the stipulation and relating to the title or NORTH CAROLINA agreements therein any physical, environ­ ASHE COUNTY contained and, pur­ mental, health or safety suant to demand of the conditions existing in, NOTICETO owner and holder of on, at or relating to the CREDITORS the indebtedness se­ property being offered Having qualified as cured by said deed of for sale, and any and trust, the undersigned all responsibilities or Administratrix of the estate of Parker C. substitute trustee will liabilities arising out of Blevins, late of Ashe expose for sale at pub­ or in any way relating County, North Carolina, lic auction to the high­ to any such condition are dis­ this is to notify all est bidder for cash at expressly persons having claims the usual place of sale claimed. This sale is against said estate to at the county court­ made subject to all present the same to house of said county at prior liens and encum­ the undersigned on or 10:00 AM on August brances, and unpaid 10, 2005 the following taxes and assessments before the 19th day of October, 2005, or this described real estate including but not limited notice will be pleaded and any other improve­ to any transfer tax ments which may be associated with the in bar of their recovery. situated thereon, situat­ foreclosure, for paying, All persons indebted to said estate are ed in Ashe County, if any. A deposit of five North Carolina, and be­ percent (5%) of the requested to make immediate payment to ing more particularly amount of the bid or described as follows: seven hundred fifty the undersigned. dollars ($750.00), All that certain piece, whichever is greater, is This 11th day of July, parcel or lot of land, required and must be 2005. together with improve­ tendered in the form of ments thereon, situat­ certified funds at the Edith B. Blevins, ed, lying and being in time of the sale. This Administratrix of the the City of Jefferson, Estate of Parker C. Jefferson Township, sale will be held open Blevins, Deceased Ashe County North ten days for upset bids 3655 Big Piney Creek Carolina , and more as required by law. particularly • -described Following the expira­ Road tion of the statutory as follows: Lansing. ***»*!» > EMPORIUM- The date of this Notice is July 20, 2005. A good faith deposit of ten (10%) percent of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 21st day of July, 2005. 05-71495 John T. Kilby, Commission P. O. Box 24 West Jefferson. NC 28694 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 05-SP-42 LOANIE MAHALA, Single DEWEY MAHALA and wife, JANICE MAHALA SHELTON MAHALA and wife, JULIA MAHALA. JAMES MAHALA Single, and Petitioners, vs. JACK MAHALA and wife, DONNA MAHA­ LA, JEFFERY MAHA­ LA, and wife MELISSA MAHALA, SARAH K. MAHALA, Single, and JOSEPH MAHALA, Single. Respondents, Publication Dates: July 26, 2005 August 2, 2005 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 05-SP-6 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of ANTHONY CASTELLANOS, Mortgagor-Grantor To JOHN T. KILBY. Trustee The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the undersigned Substitute Trustee ten (10) percent of the bid price, and the sale shall remain open for ten (10) days for advanced or raised bids. This the 19th day of July, 2005. John T. Kilby, Trustee KILBY & HURLEY P.O. Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication dates: 7/26 and 8/2 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE and NATI INVESTMENTS, INC. Noteholder NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I, John T. Kilby, Commissioner, will on August 5, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the court­ house door in Jefferson North Carolina, sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described tract of land, to wit: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of an Order made and entered by the Hono­ rable Jerry L. Roten, Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County, North Carolina, on the 18th day of July. 2005. and the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Beginning on a poplar from Antonio Castellarunning North 62 East nos to John T. Kilby, 38 rods to a stake, then Trustee, recorded in South 38 East 43 rods Deed Book 217, at to a white oak then Page 129. in the Ashe North 84 West 41 rods County Registry, the to a stake, then West undersigned Trustee 16 rods to a stake in will offer for sale at Branch, then North 19 public auction to the West 12 1/2 rods up highest bidder for cash the branch to the at the Ashe County beginning, containing 8 Courthouse, Jefferson, acres, more or less. North Carolina at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 4th The above described day of August, 2005, property was conveyed the real estate con- Mr- HOME IMPROVEMENT) 05 SP 53 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by John Burton Kerley to The Fidelity Company, Trustee, as recorded in Book 223, at Page 25. Ashe County Registry; and under and by virtue of the authority vested in the undersigned, as Trustee, default having been made in the pay­ ment of the indebted­ ness thereby secured, and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, and the Holder of the indebted­ ness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfy­ ing said indebtedness, the undersigned Trust­ ee will otter tor sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash H Specializing WQt> in Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing i Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 The address for this property is 497 Campbell Glen Lane, Fleetwood, North Carolina 28626. This property is to be sold subject to any City-County ad valorem taxes and any special assessments that are a lien against the premises. Liu C. Jones Owner 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 336-846-8136 • 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 Deal, Moseley & Smith, LLP 770 West King Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 Telephone: (828) 264-4734 Eye strain from computer use In the number one complaint of office workets. Talk to yout eyecme pioieuuional about computer eye wear to help prevent eye «tiam List your For Sale Ad! The Yutam Council >1 Hmnit; Call Jefferson Post 846-7164 too ftM «ud yam tuadly to ansu boohhy rlticm Licensed by NC Dept of Agriculture 336-372-1788 Stwkhme Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastehuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 EXCAVATING SERVICES • Gravel Hauling • ^ "Hi iCOUNTRY BUSINESS Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 B1BP Business LoijOS Cards Camera | Tfi JVTtfVMist Brochures Ready • 384-4352 hluejiiooiii£j*opli\ »1'nst ransiLnel '«• SATELLITE ^ EXCAVATING JOE'S Ha no Id Jones Excavanm XV AND SATELLITE FOR ONLYS50°° *he coomy PER MONTH WALMART ?neS'«Wor 20 Years Experience EVERY TUESDAY> AND FRIDAY ALWAYS LOW PRICES That's 8-10 ads per month! 13,000 newspapers per week 1489 Mt Jefferson Rd • Jefferson Contact Sandra at 336-246-3920 m IW" TMck Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building c& BUY THIS SPACE SUPERCENTER 336-384-3033 Call l-800-USA-LEAAN wi • Back lloe • Small Track line • • licensed in North Carolina Hi Allen Miller fapp* fad :***•*« OF COUNSEL: See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owner for an in-home consultation at 251ears Experience • Insured ^ ALL Hork teuitml Afterschool programs By: Allen C. Moseley, Attorney QUALITY CRAVE MARKERS IN: GRANITE • MARBIJ: • HKONZE WE CLEAN, LETTER & REPAIR MONUMENTS! ASHE COUNTY dsn® ROOFING TTjTT Tents Tables Chairs Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners Cotton Candy Sno-Cone Air Walks |j jL. 3| I j23£Eji Mini Trackhoe Backhoes Skid-Steers Air Compressors Jackhammers Man Lifts Floor Sanders Plumbing Snakes * wbj$M Uar MOSTMEST SALESV far SEAF00P RESTAVRAXT ^ > Commercial & * Lo9 Homes # Sjdjng & Residential Construction \ Replacement • Conventional Framing Windows Licensed and Insured - All Work Guaranteed! 336-384-1469 • Install roofing of all kinds PI S3 The Notice of Sale hereby given is in satis­ faction of the require­ ments of the aforemen­ tioned Deed of Trust and the requirements contained in North Carolina General Stat­ ute Section 45-21.17 with respect to posting or publishing notice of sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS*. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representa­ tives of either the Trustee or the holder ot the note make any rep­ resentation or warranty Excellent Care at Affordable Prices TIMOCn SOLUTIONS. INC JEFFERSON RENT-ALL, INC miaraafvTbti.il art Mountain Aire.: Seafood & HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE * FULLY INSURED w RENTALS fe ma aferuaas AM* TWiiHrannvccKi All rights of way and public utility easements of record. The rights of others for ingress and egress and regress across above descri­ TIME: 11 o'clock a.m. bed property for the on the 4th day of purpose of laying and August, 2005 maintaining water lines and for digging of PLACE: Courthouse wells, if necessary. Door, Ashe County Grantors conveys unto Courthouse. Jefferson, the Grantee their right North Carolina to receive water from the present well or TERMS: Cash future wells, it being understood that the This the 12th day of Grantee shall pay a July. 2005. monthly charge for the same, to be THE FIDELITY designated. COMPANY. Trustee Ifir* KENNELS TVRYYVALL d ^ ' CONSTRUCTION MORE. • Lot Number 4 of Camp­ bell Glen Subdivision. Pine Swamp Township, Ashe County. North Carolina, as recorded at Ashe County Register of Deeds. Deed Book 132, Page 885-887. HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A l l V ASK POR The Trustee, after sale, shall require the high­ est bidder immediately to make a cash deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid or $750.00,' whichever is greater. (Orontn* F/iome f/rnfiroinvttent Ganz tune & ayac*t Candles & Home Accessories a BEING Lot No. 26 of Roseland Corporation Subdivision containing 0.697 acre as more particularly described in plat of said subdivi­ sion as recorded in Plat Book 5. Page 412, Ashe County Registry. Said plat reference being made for a more specific metes and bounds description of said lot. ART. , SALES 1> SERVICE TVS A HOME THEATRES zenith JSmi Ty Excellent Work at an Excellent Pnci 1 �PAGE 16 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Local family finds secret to saving on power bill When you have a large family like Michael and Michelle Harper, electric bills can be a frightening thing. Recently, however, Michael came up with a creative solution that has helped. Michelle tells the story: "Over the last few months while recuperating from a car wreck, my husband noticed how many lights we leave on. Af­ ter reminding and complaining, he decided that charging each member of our family 25 cents per 'leave on' might work. "We have accumulated over $10 in the last month (with us parents being caught for almost $3). A sudden rush back to a light switch before someone notices is a frequent event in our house now. So, here we are 'paying up' with our 'light money' jar. Since the onset of our little progam, the electric bill has decreased significantly." Celtic fiddler to perform at Civic Center When the first ScotsIrish settlers arrived in this area they had many dreams, hopes and challenges. Most of their lives were filled with only hard work to carve a life for themselves in a very hos­ tile environment. One of the few distractions from their toil was through the music of the fiddle that came with them. Celtic music has been a major influence on both Old Time and Bluegrass music that we know today and the fiddle has been at the fore­ front. On Thursday night Au­ gust 11th at 7:30pm you will be able to hear one of the masters of this instrument perform in concert at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. The Appalachian Scots-Irish Society is pleased to present the 2002 National Scottish Fiddle Champion, Jamie Laval (www.jamielaval.com). Classically trained at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Laval has wowed audiences all over the world with his fiery brand of fiddle playing and has recently gather a new fan base in the High Country with strong performances at the Christ­ mas in July Festival and the Grandfather Mountain High­ land Games. Laval has received much acclaim for his debut CD, Green and also his live per­ formances. He has played on several movie soundtracks as well as the Emmy-nomi­ nated theme for the TV series Everwood and even recorded with Dave Matthews. He has performed at prestigious fes­ tivals throughout the world including the Scots Fiddle Festival in Scotland and gave a private performance for the Queen of England. His inter­ pretation of this ancient mu­ sic evokes power and emotion that leaves the soul renewed and the audience calling for more. In the words of one pro­ moter "I have been producing shows for 10 years and have never seen a standing ova­ tion after the first tune. Un­ believable!" Along with Laval will be guitarist Roger Gold of Asheville. This duo will fuse differ­ ent playing styles together to create an evening of magical energy. Mixing elements of ancient tunes with classical, jazz and folk styles these art­ ist make this music unique and stimulating. The concert is the first in a series that AS-IS (Appa­ lachian Scots-Irish Society) hopes to help produce in the Photo courtesy of Michelle Harper The Harper family pays their electric bill—less painfully, thanks to a creative suggestion from dad. Conic Join Us "64tft Homecoming Celebration" with The Btedsoes Sunday August 7 at 10:J0am (dinner 12:30) at Baldwin Community Church 1549 Hwy 134 S. • Todd Caff 877-4726 for more info Photo courtesy of Jamie Laval Scottish fiddling champion Jamie Laval will bring his musi­ cal magic to the Civic Center on Aug. 11. High Country region. One of the missions of the Society is to present the best of today's Celtic entertainment to the area. Grandfather Mountain and Ashe Federal Bank are helping to make this concert possible through their sup­ port. Laval is also offering a fiddle camp in Independence, VA this year at Peachbottom Farms featuring some of the best instructors in the coun­ try. Taking place August 18th thru 21st the camp is open to all ages and is in a wonder­ ful natural setting. Details on the camp are available on Ja­ mie's web site, which includes many additional features. Tickets for Jamie Laval will be $10 for adults (13 years & older) and $8 for ages 6-12. Tickets will go on sale July 25th and can be purchased in advance at the Ashe County Arts Council in West Jeffer­ son or call 336-846-2787. For more information on the Ap­ palachian Scots-Irish Society call 336-384-1223. Friday, August 5,2005 • 1:00PM Shotgun Start S"J^ BcVCfi &pig BBQ& picla'1 °s „ u«ding crs.':u<*>«orth "id.' W* R'v "Ssr SPECIAL PHIZ ALERT!! STABT) I:00PM CASH BAH• COOKOUT6.00PM A nole-in-one on the par-three ll«- hole wins a NEW Ford vehicle 'iom Ashe County Motors Photo by Shane Hopkins Officially, the mercury in West Jefferson crested at around 90 degrees last Monday, July 25. But you can't dispute the evidence here recorded by our intrepid sports reporter. And whether or not the "official" or "unofficial" number is the right one, everyone in the county knew one thing: it was WAY too hot for the mountains in summer. Well, it felt that hot... benefit A.S*H.£. A Safe Home for Everyone For additional information, contact Harold Parks at 336-246-3644 A.S.H.E. fort** � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Approximately 3,300 students are expected again this year, and motor­ ists are encouraged to slow down around the schools and watch out for the buses and students. New faces will greet stu­ dents at several of the schools including new principals at Ashe County High School (Phil Howell), Mountain View Elementary School (Kim Barnes) and Blue Ridge El­ ementary School (Rick Pow­ ers). Phil Howell comes in to replace Bradley McNeill who retired at the end of the fiscal year. He has three assistant principals, including Joellen Lowder, who will take over vocational education super­ vision, Earl Pennington, and Jerry Baker, who fills the po­ sition vacated by Kim Barnes. Baker is a former coach and physical education teacher at the high school. Freshmen orientation at the high school is planned on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. The first football game is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19 in Alleghany County. Kim Barnes takes over the principal position at Mountain View Elementary School for the retired Larry Rousseau. She is a former as­ sistant principal at the high school, and will be assisted at Mountain View by Teresa Stansberry, a former teacher at Mountain View, Blue Ridge and Ashe County Middle School. Barnes will offer an oppor­ tunity for teachers and par­ ents to meet, and for her to meet the parents, on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. Rick Powers succeeds re­ tired Principal Don Church at Blue Ridge Elementary School. He is a former assis­ tant principal at Mountain View and Blue Ridge. He will be assisted by Cindy Price, a former teacher and former guidance counselor at West Jefferson and Westwood el­ ementary schools. Senior staff remains the same this year at Westwood Elementary School, with Principal Keith McClure and Assistant Principal John Gregory, and at Ashe County Middle School, with Principal Bobby Ashley and Assistant Principal Kim Ball. Retired principals Rous­ seau and Church are continu­ ing in the school system as substitute teacher and vol­ unteer respectively. McNeill has become involved with the board of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation. Some changes have also taken place in school admin­ istration. Phyllis Yates has been promoted from finance officer to assistant superin­ tendent for business and op­ erations. She will continue in finances to train Amanda Coldiron, who has been pro­ moted from bookkeeper to as­ sistant finance officer. Nancy Reeves, former prin­ cipal at Ashe County Middle School, has been promoted from director of curriculum instruction to assistant su­ perintendent for curriculum instruction. Jerry Absher, former assis­ tant superintendent for auxil­ iary services (operations) has officially retired and will now serve as a consultant. , Superintendent Donnie Johnson said that construc­ tion at Mountain View El­ ementary School to add four classrooms is nearly complete and the area is expected to be ready for occupation by La­ bor Day. At the board of edu­ cation's September meeting, discussion may take place on a needed expansion of classSec Schools, page 5A Alleghany delays asphalt plant by Jim Thompson Editor Alleghany County commis­ sioners bought time Monday evening to consider restric­ tions on polluting industries. The commissioners voted 5-0 to impose a 90-day mora­ torium on giving permits to new polluting industries in Alleghany. The decision came in re­ sponse to plans by Maymead Materials Inc., of Mountain City,Tenn., to build an asphalt plant in Laurel Springs. The commissioners' meet­ ing drew a group of over 35 Laurel Springs residents who were concerned about the plant. "They had elected people to speak for the group, the owner of a 7.3 acre tract and they presented informa­ of land in Laurel Springs. tion about asphalt plants This property, located on N.C. and about Maymead to the 18, is the site of the old Laurel board," said County Manager Springs School. The disused Don Adams. brick structure is currently "The commissioners im­ being used by a building ma­ posed a moratorium to give terials salvage company. them time to consider op­ The site is located within tions," Adams said. The board a mile of two local bed and did not give directions to Ad­ breakfasts, Doughton Hall ams or to County Planner and one operated by Tom Amy Pardue to develop a pro­ Burgiss, owner of Burgiss posed ordinance on polluting Barn. It is also between two industries. That could happen and three miles from the Blue when the commissioners meet Ridge Parkway. on the morning of Aug. 15. Maymead has filed for air Maymead has not pur­ quality permits for the pro­ chased land in Alleghany for posed plant. No action has a plant. According to Pardue, been taken by the N.C. Divi­ they are in negotiation with sion of Air Quality on this. Photo by Jim Thompson As we rush around in our busy lives, it is easy to overlook the hidden world of beauty that is around us. Case in point: this butterfly that stopped to rest a moment on—appropria­ tely enough—a butterfly weed, one of the distinctive native wildflowers of this season. A hidden world Insurance commissioner warns seniors on Medicare marketing North Carolina Insur­ ance Commissioner Jim Long wants senior citizens to be aware of the aggressive marketing of Medicare Ad­ vantage plans by insurance companies, and for seniors to be aware of what is legal and what resources they can turn to for advice. Some seniors are allegedly being advised to make decisions that may not be in their best financial in­ terest, he warns. This warning comes after the Department of Insur­ ance's Seniors Health Insur­ ance Information Program (SHIIP) received an upsurge in calls from senior citizens, their family members and government agencies worried about the advice being given by companies offering Medi­ care Advantage products. Recent Medicare reform laws have allowed more companies to sell these products, which are HMO, PPO or private fee for service products. The in­ flux of companies into North Carolina - and, more signifi­ Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffer8onpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorinl@jeffersonpost.com cantly, the surge in aggressive marketing of these products - has created many questions for Medicare recipients and those who care for them. Complaints about these aggressive marketing tactics range from insurance agents soliciting seniors at discount stores to "cold calls" by agents wishing to set up appoint­ ments in seniors' homes to pitch the product. The com­ plaints have included inci­ dents of agents advising the seniors on financial decisions, such as canceling other insur­ ance policies, which may not have been in the best interest of the client. While this type of marketing is not illegal, Commissioner Long and the staff at SHIIP are extremely concerned that this type of solicitation may lead seniors to make poor decisions that could affect their insurance coverage negatively. Things that Medicare re­ cipients should know about Medicare Advantage (also known as Medicare Health) North Post file photo Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long plans are: • Medicare Advantage products are not Medicare supplement or Medigap plans. They are part of the Medicare program and will provide Medicare-covered benefits under Part A (hos­ pital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance for doctor Buffalo Community Center fundraiser There will be a spaghetti supper fundraiser for Buffalo Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 5 p.m. until... The fundraiser will take place at the Buffalo Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. For deliveries, call 877-1694. The meal will include salad, dessert and a drink. Take-outs and delivery will be available. Donations will be accepted for these meals, but there is not a fixed price. "We know some people cannot afford $7 for a dinner, and we wanted visits and other outpatient services) and sometimes ex­ tra benefits. There may be a monthly premium in addition to the Medicare Part B premi­ um. The Medicare Advantage carrier will provide a health card that can be used at doc­ tors' offices, hospitals, etc. in place of your Medicare card. • Representatives from companies offering Medicare Advantage plans may call you to schedule an appointment, but they cannot come to your home without your permis­ sion. Before agreeing to an appointment, get the person's name, which company he/she represents, and a phone num­ ber. Call the person back at that phone number in order to verify that they are who they say they are. Then make the appointment. If you have any doubts, call SHIIP at 1800-443-9354. • Make sure your doctors and/or hospitals or other medical providers accept the Medicare Advantage plan be­ fore purchasing it. If you buy a policy with Company X and then your regular doctor does not accept insurance from Company X you have wasted your money and will have to pay all charges out of pocket. • You may have out of pocket costs, such as co-pay­ ments for office visits, as­ sociated with the Medicare Advantage plans; be sure you fully understand the terms before signing up. • Some other health in­ surance plans, such as your employer plan that you have through retiree coverage, may not coordinate with the Medi­ care Advantage plan. Though a Medicare Advantage plan may cost less, it does not offer the same benefits. • Do not be pressured into making quick decisions. This is a serious decision that should be considered carefully. Discuss it with a trusted fam­ ily member or financial advi­ sor before signing anything. Or, contact SHIIP for free everyone to be able to take part," said Kevin Roland, one of the event's organizers. The Buffalo Community Center, built in 1968 by local citizens, once served as the perfect spot for family reunions, birthday parties, church functions and literally hundreds of basketball games. During the past year much has been done to revitalize the weathered old building. Completed work includes new plumbing and electrical sys­ tems, raised and finished ceiling in the gym, new entrance doors and windows, drywalled ceiling counseling or to arrange for a counselor to visit with you in your hometown. SHIIP coun­ selors are specifically trained to assist you with your health insurance questiions. Contact Louise Caudill, local SHIIP representative, at the Ashe Senior Center at 246-4347. "Above all, trust your in­ stincts," said Commissioner Long. "If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Don't give in to high pressure tac­ tics, and don't hesitate to call SHIIP with any questions you may have. We're considered the model seniors' health in­ surance information program in the nation, and we're here to help." Starting In Tuesday's Issue: Fraud! Ion artists are targetlni le County's people.Fim nit their schemes, am low you can outwit them. and walls downstairs and a fresh coat of paint on the exterior. "With the hardest work behind us, we look toward completing the revitalization with new interior paint, new appliances, cabinets and a new covered porch," Roland said. "Your support of the spaghetti supper will help to complete this project and reopen the doors again for everyone to use, enjoy and take pride in." If you would like to know more about the Buffalo Community Center, call Kevin Roland at 877-4317. �V PAGE 2A I FRIDAY/ AUGUST 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Legendary Chuck Wagon Gang to perform in Boone What would be your choice for the top 20 gospel groups of all time? That was the ques­ tion posed to listeners of SGM Radio recently when they con­ ducted an email campaign to list those groups. They were all there...the Goodmans, the Speers, the Cathedrals, and all the greats of gospel music, but the number one gospel group of all time according to this poll is...the Chuck Wag­ on Gang. The results listed the ac­ complishments of the Gang over the past 70 years such as being history's best record selling gospel quartet (over 39 million sold) and the fact that the Chuck Wagon Gang's style has remained consis­ tent through all those years. Dad Carter would have it no other way. "Sing the old songs and sing 'em the way I taught you" was his sage advice. And the Gang has done just that. At any of their concerts, one will still hear "Echoes from the Burning Bush", "Church in the Wildwood","I'll Fly Away" and other familiar old songs that so identify gos­ pel music's most recognizable style of music. Today's group is Dave Em­ ery, Ronnie Page, Melissa Kemper and Shaye Truax, who is the great-granddaugh­ ter of Dad Carter, so the fam­ ily connection is still evident in the group's makeup. And the quartet still maintains the clear, uncluttered sound of pure music that so es­ tablished them in the early 1930's. Four voices and one guitar is all it takes for this evergreen foursome to trans­ port the listener to another time and another place where life seemed a bit more simple and time stood still. The Chuck Wagon Gang will be appearing at The Greenes 23rd Annual Everette Greene Memorial Gospel Sing­ ing Jubilee at the High Coun­ try Fairgrounds in Boone, NC on Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Joining the Gang will be the Primitive Quartet, the Rochesters, Mark Bishop, and the Greenes. Tickets may be purchased at the gate only. For more information, call 828-297-3030 or log on to www.thegreenesgospel.com. Mountain Music Machine will appear at Civic Center August 12 The Blue Ridge Con­ cert Series will be present­ ed on Friday, August 12, at 8 pm on the stage of the Ashe Civic Center. Host band Alternate Roots will turn over the stage to members of the Moun­ tain Music Machine and guest band Appalachian Trail from Bristol, Tenn. The Mountain Music Ma­ chine is a group of musi­ cians from different local and regional bands who team up for about 6 shows a year. Joining the Mountain Music Ma­ chine for this show will be the former lead singer of J.D. Crowe and the New South and Spec­ trum, Glen Lawson from Hendersonville, Tenn. For additional information about the Music Machine you can go to www.moun- tainmusic.com. Describing the sweet sounds of Appa­ lachian Trail's unique vocal harmonies and rous­ ing instrumentals is easy: smooth, polished, and professional. Listening to those sweet sounds is easier still. Accomplished musi­ cians, singers and per­ formers, the members of Appalachian Trail put on a live performance that is not to be missed! Appalachian Trail per­ forms their unique blend of sweet bluegrass sounds all over the country, in­ cluding local venues such as the Pickin' Porch in Bristol, VA and the world famous Carter Family Fold in nearby Hiltons. If you love bluegrass music, be sure to take in a wonderful performance by Appalachian Trail whenever the opportuni­ ty presents itself! You can also pay them a visit at www. appalachiantrailbluegrass. com. Admission for the show is $8 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Concessions are avail­ able by 3We Care.2 Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the Ashe Coun­ ty Arts Center at (336) 846-ARTS or Blue Moon Gui­ tars at 336-246-3275. The Blue Ridge Con­ cert Series is sponsored by Mount Jefferson Mortgage Company, Parker Tie Com­ pany, Inc., Roten Insur­ ance Agency, Magic Video Music & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse, Lonesome Pine @ 1-800-BLUEGRASS and Pre­ mier Electric Co. Local artist donates picture for Arts Council benefit raffle Martha Gimlin, a long time supporter of the Ashe County Arts Council has do­ nated an original painting to the Arts Council for a raffle to raise funds to support school and community pro­ gramming. The title of the painting is "Begonia" and tickets may be purchased from any Arts Council board member or may be purchased at the Ashe Arts Center. The Ashe County Arts Council is a communitybased organization that sponsors concerts and com­ munity programs, school arts programs and residencies, downtown murals project, publication of the bi-month­ ly newsletter ARTS/DATES, operates The Gallery at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jeffer­ son, and sponsors the Gal­ lery Crawl, Studio Hop, Art on the Side, Christmas in July Festival ChildrenOs Ac­ tivities, and Spring Fest. The Arts Council in the past year sponsored school art resi­ dencies, performances and special events. The funds raised by the raffle helps the continuation ABINGDON, VA—The Arts Depot, in conjunction with the 57th Annual Vir­ ginia Highlands Festival, is currently featuring the Vir­ ginia Highlands Festival Ju­ ried Art Show. There were 111 art pieces selected to be in the show from over 200 entries. The art displayed includes two-dimensional media, with the majority of artworks created by region­ al artists. During the show, local artist Ed Chitwood will conduct 90-minute gallery tours. These tours will be­ gin at 11 a.m. Thursdays, August 4 and 11 and Tues­ day, August 9. Chitwood will discuss the media and techniques used, as well as make observations related to interpretations of some of the paintings. These tours are free, open to the pub­ lic, and no reservations are necessary. The Arts Depot's special extended viewing hours during the festival are Mon­ day- Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 1- 5 p.m. There is no admission charge. In addition to view­ ing the Festival Art Show, the Arts Depot resident art­ ists welcome you to visit them in their studios. The Festival Art Show continues through August 14. This will be the 15th con­ secutive year the Arts Depot has hosted this event. Save Up To 400 A Year! Over 145 Channels of Cable Entertainment Photo courtesy of Ashe County Arts Council Local artist Martha Gimlin has donated her painting "Begonia" for a benefit raffle. of programs and events in our community. Over past several years, Gimlin has graciously do­ nated original works of art predominately of birds, flow­ ers and plants and the lat­ est painting is a brilliant sunny yellow begonia sitting amongst green foliage. The painting is on dis­ play in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center and will be raffled off on Sunday Au­ gust 28,2005 at the Emile Pandolfi Concert. Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Take a chance and support the arts! Blue Ridge Art Clan featured at library During the month of Au­ gust, the Ashe County Public Library is hosting an exhibi­ tion of paintings and drawings by members of the Blue Ridge Art Clan. Artists whose work is on dis­ play include: Linda Bruce, Bee Bumgardner, Emily Davis, An­ drea Douglass, Luther Krider, Lib McRimmon, Melba Miller, Judy Mitchell, Mary Overton, Ed Perzel, Barbara Sturgill, and Carl Trainum. The Art Clan began in the early 1970s when Ashe County artist Florence Thomas and her students met with profes­ sional artist John Brady for art lessons. The group was formed around Brady's visits.Today, the Art Clan flourishes with more than 40 members from Ashe and surrounding counties. It represents and supports excel­ Highlands festival features gallery tours lence in the fine arts, sponsor­ ing opportunities for beginning to experienced artists to partic­ ipate in educational activities, the creative process, and the appreciation of the fine arts. The Art Clan meets the fourth Saturday of each month from March to October, usually at the Ashe County Public Li­ brary. A program is planned for each meeting, and all meetings are open to the public. For more information about the Blue Ridge Art Clan, call Andrea Douglass at 877-2461. The Ashe County Public Li­ brary, located at 148 Library Drive in West Jefferson, is open from 8:30-6:00 Monday through Thursday, 8:30-5:00 Friday, and 8:30-4:00 Saturday. For more information about the library and its programs, call 846-2041, or visit www.arlibrary.org. Other Displays Quilt by Terri Ring - This month's quilt, "Flowers of Memory" by Terri Ring of Todd, depicts 9 beautiful flowers. The top consists of 18 handappliqued blocks that were "Blocks of the Month" at The Quilt Gathering shop in West Jefferson from May 2003 to April 2004. This quilt is enor­ mous (super king size, 111" x 113"), and was professionally machine-quilted. It won sec­ ond place in the combination technique category at the Al­ legheny Quilters Guild show last month. Crocheting by Sandra Hughes - In the display cases this month are runners, doilies, and other crocheted items by local resident Sandra Hughes, who has been crocheting since she was in 2nd grade. • Includes Digital Cable, plus Free Family Cable on all extra TVs • Up to 20 channels of Showtime*. FUX®.The Movie Channel™ • Up to 20 channels of Starr" • 45 channels of Commercial-Free Digital Music • Access to pay-per-view movies and specials, plus seasonal sports packages Super-Fast High Speed Internet Service" Surf with speeds up to 5.0 Mbps. Up to 3x faster than most DSL services • No phone line required. No dialing in. Always connected • Share up to 6 e-mail addresses wtth your family New Customers: Order Both 6 Save! Two Star Pak Including Family Cable, Showtime & Starz Mediacom Online"" AMnrtitw /.Mwimio. Current Customers: Upgrade to the Digital Two Star Pak with Showtime and Starz for $9.95/mo. for 12 months. Also get Mediacom Online for S29.95/mo. for 12 months.* Bonus Offer with Mediacom Cable & Showtime Subscription! tvwwsfyaconVxbm Mediacom} Ask How You Can Get Free Installation* 1-866-955-CABIE �PAGE 3A FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Sheriff Hartley honored by state association Craven County - The North Carolina Sheriffs As­ sociation held its 83ri1 An­ nual Conference recently in New Bern, North Carolina. Sheriff Jim Hartley of Ashe County attended the Confer­ ence with other Sheriffs and law enforcement personnel from across the State. Sher­ iff Harley is currently the Chairman of the SergeantsAt-Arms for the Association and Vice-Chairman of the Auditing Committee. Sheriff Hartley was award­ ed the President's Award of Merit-West at the Confer­ ence. Sheriffs statewide vote to give this award to the Sheriff they believe to be a driving force and motivating, professional law enforcement officer who has rendered sup­ port and special service to the Association. Sheriff Hartley said, "Our Annual Conference allows North Carolina's Sheriffs to discuss their experiences and learn from each other, as well as bring ourselves up-to-date on important law enforce­ ment developments. My staff and I will use this knowledge to further serve and protect Ashe County's citizens." "Sheriffs in every county in North Carolina are facing tre­ mendous challenges in carry­ ing out their responsibilities for law enforcement and the safety of our citizens; mainte­ nance and operation of local jails; recruiting, training and maintaining talented person­ nel; working with domestic situations, child abuse cases, serving civil papers, tracking sex offenders in the state, is­ suing weapons permits, court security, and many other ar­ eas," said Sheriff Hartley. Also in attendance were Attorney General Roy Cooper, Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue, Commissioner of Ag­ riculture Steve Troxler, Sec- Post file photo Sheriff Jim Hartley retary of State Elaine Mar­ shall, as well as members of the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. At the Annual Conference, Sheriffs discussed issues of interest to the Office of Sher­ iff in the 2005 Legislative Session of the General As­ sembly including Senate Bill 686, Methamphetamine Lab Prevention Act and House Bill 614, Child Solicitation by Computer that are both sup­ ported by the N.C. Sheriffs' Association. The Metham­ phetamine Lab Prevention Act adds pseudoephedrine to the controlled substance list and increases the penalty for methamphetamine manufac­ turing in four or more con­ nected dwellings. The Child Solicitation by Computer bill increases the punishment for soliciting children by comput­ er to commit an unlawful sex act and allows undercover of­ ficers to pose as juveniles to investigate possible offend­ ers. Sessions during the Con­ ference included an in-ser­ vice training seminar from the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education & Training Stan­ dards Commission and semi­ nars from nationally recog­ nized speakers, Dr. Charles Petty and Dick Ayres. Sheriffs attended seminars aimed at increasing their law enforcement skills, main­ taining family relationships while shouldering Sheriffs' responsibilities to citizens, and enforcing the Sheriffs' commitment to ethical char­ acter-driven leadership. Sheriff Ronald E. Hewett of Brunswick County was in­ stalled as the 85th President of the Association on Tuesday evening, July 19, 2005, at the New Bern Riverfront Con­ vention Center. Chief District Court Judge Marion Warren of Brunswick County admin­ istered the Oath of Office. In addition to the Presi­ dent, the following Sheriffs were elected as 2005-2006 officers for the Association: Sheriff Brad Riley of Cabar­ rus County as First Vice President and Sheriff Steve Bizzell of Johnston County as Second Vice President. Sheriff Wayne Gay of Wilson County was re-elected as Sec­ retary-Treasurer of the Asso­ ciation. Serving as members of the 2005-2006 Association's Ex­ ecutive Committee include Sheriffs: Dane Mastin of Wil­ kes County, Chairman of the Executive Committee; Worth Hill of Durham County; Jim Pendergraph of Mecklenburg County; Earl Butler of Cum­ berland County; Tom Alexan­ der of Haywood County; Billy Smith of Lenoir County; and Litchard Hurley of Raleigh County. Sheriff Jerry G. Monette of Craven County and his staff were Hosts for the Sheriffs' Association's Annual Confer­ ence in New Bern on July 1719, 2005. The Association Head­ quarters is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edmond W. Caldwell Jr. serves as Execu­ tive Vice President and Gen­ eral Counsel. tection organization repre­ senting more than 9 million members and constituents. The group is based in Wash­ ington and has numerous field representatives across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org. Protect your ID, Reward offered in horseshoaling Cooper warns by Attorney General Cooper Special to the Post Roy Have your studied your credit card receipts lately? If so you may have noticed that more and more receipts no longer contain your en­ tire credit card number. And after July 1 of this year, all businesses in North Carolina will be required to print no more than the final four dig­ its of your credit card num­ ber thanks to a new law we pushed through the General Assembly. The law is designed to make it harder for criminals to use discarded receipts to commit identity theft. Identity thieves use high­ tech and low-tech methods to steal consumers' identi­ ties, including going through your trash in search of old receipts. Making sure that businesses don't print the entire credit card number on receipts is an important step toward helping consumers keep their financial infor­ mation from falling into the wrong hands. Identity thieves will also stop at nothing to get their hands on your Social Security Number. The Social Security Number is the crowbar for an identity thief. But with these numbers being used so frequently by businesses and government, merely taking your Social Security Card out of your wallet isn't enough to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. North Carolinians and their Social Security Num­ bers will soon have more pro­ tection from identity thieves under a new law that is working its way through the state legislature. I proposed the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2005 (Senate Bill 1048/ House Bill 1248) to make it harder for thieves to get ac­ cess to key personal informa­ tion in the first place, and easier for consumers to take steps to protect themselves. To cut down on identity theft in North Carolina, the proposed law will: Minimize the use of Social Security Numbers as identi­ fication numbers and restrict the sale and display of SSNs. Prohibit state and local government agencies from unnecessarily collecting peo­ ple's Social Security Num­ bers, or from disclosing SSNs to the general public if the government has them. Give consumers the right to place a security "freeze" on their credit reports to block an identity thief from open­ ing new accounts or getting credit in your name. Require businesses to notify their customers if a security breach may have compromised their personal information and placed them at risk of identity theft. Make sure that business­ es that are disposing of their customers' personal identi­ fying information destroy or shred those records, so that TALLAHASSEE, Fla. paign® raises public aware­ (August 1, 2005) — The Hu­ ness and educates commu­ mane Society of the United nities about this connection States (HSUS) is offering a while providing a variety of reward of up to $2,500 for resources to law enforcement information leading to the agencies, social work profes­ arrest and conviction of the sionals, educators, legisla­ person or persons respon­ tors and families. The HSUS sible for shooting two horses offers rewards in animal cru­ elty cases across the country last month in Glade Valley. and works to strengthen laws The Case: Two horses, "Tornado" and against animal cruelty. Visit "Bullet", were shot on the af­ www.hsus.org/firststrike. ternoon of July 9 after break­ The Investigators: ing through their pasture The Alleghany County fence during a thunderstorm. Sheriff's Office in Sparta is According to their owner, the investigating this case. Any­ horses were found on Glade one with information should Valley Road, two miles away contact Detective Bryan from their home. Both horses Maines at (336) 372-4455. Post file photo The HSUS: were shot in their sides with Roy Cooper a shotgun. The horses were For more information treated by a local veterinar­ contact The HSUS South­ identity thieves can't re­ ian and are recovering from east Regional Office at (850) trieve information from dis­ their injuries. 386-3435, sero@hsus.org or carded files that have been Belinda Mager at 301-258Animal Cruelty: carelessly thrown away. The connection between 3071, bmager@hsus.org. Approximately 300,000 animal cruelty and human The Humane Society of North Carolinians become violence is well documented. the United States is the victims of identity theft each The HSUS First Strike Cam­ nation's largest animal pro­ year. 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I �Public Opinion ...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Asphalt plants and planning A generation ago, a Canadian folk singer named Joni Mitchell had a hit song called "Big Yellow Taxi" (revived here of late), which contains the lines: ment has hit Ashe County. But what seems to be push­ ing us towards land use planning, finally, is what "paved paradise": asphalt plants. First here, and now in Alleghany County, com­ Don't it always seem to go, missioners are wrestling That you don't know what with how and where to allow you've got till it's gone, such plants. They paved paradise, put up That they are needed is a parking lot. clear, but so is the fact that nobody particularly wants Those words well one next door. At present, described what happened in that is the force driving how Boone in the late 1960s and, our county has responded especially the 1970s. Fueled to asphalt plants: the ordi­ by the transformation of nance stresses where we do Appalachian State into part not want plants, rather than of the UNC system, growth trying to find where they hit the then-small moun­ could be located with mini­ tain community hard. If mal impact. you looked at land maps Finding such places before Wal-Mart arrived, would require countywide the south end of town was land use planning, and mostly notably for impossi­ designating certain areas bly-shaped tracts and poor­ as suitable for industrial ly constructed commercial development, which would property. Fortunately, rede­ include polluting industries. velopment in the form of A tough choice? Absolutely. Wal-Mart (followed by many But most everyone wants others) eliminated some of roads, and if you want roads the decaying buildings. (and driveways, parking When this wave of devel­ lots, etc.), you have to have opment was over, the town asphalt plants. leaders of Boone looked at Both Ashe and Alleghany the mess, went to work and need to look, as Boone did a developed the toughest zon­ generation ago, to the future ing and building regulations and start planning for it. in the region. And while Whether you want to call it some builders swear they Land Use Guidance System, would never touch a project land use planning or zoning, in town limits, most do—as the days when we could face a quick ride over there will the future without a real show. idea where we are going are No such wave of develop­ fading fast. TW? Process BeslNS PAGE 4A FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 More on religion To the Editor: This is in response to what was written by Susan Phil­ lips in the July 29 paper. I did not read the article she was responding to, but feel that I must respond to her article. My objective is not to insult or disrespect her in any way, but she made some false statements. She claimed that all religious beliefs are equal or valid, and should be respected. I agree that they all should be respected but they are not all correct. You see truth is not determined by "Public Opinion", God de­ termines truth. And if Jesus Christ is who He said He is, and I assure you He is, then He determines truth. He said that, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6). It doesn't matter how good you are, if you do not have a rela­ tionship with Christ, you will never see heaven. Now I am aware that this may offend some people, but again my ob­ jective is to communicate the truth. Truth is determined by God and is true for all people, all places, and all the time. We don't determine truth by what we believe. Some would respond by saying, "There is no such thing as absolute truth." I would answer, "are you absolutely sure?" Imag­ ine what the world would be like if there was no such thing as absolute truth. Your red light would be my green light, your $20.00 would be my $10.00, and we certainly Letters to the Editor end (Rev. 22:21) it all points to Jesus Christ. I know He's real because He changed my life and I have so clearly seen could not condemn the terror­ His hand at work in making ist attacks of 9-11. It would be these changes. His World has a world of chaos with no abso­ made me different and yes, lute rules and society would it's a shame that we can't all not be able to exist. The fact be the same, isn't "it? It's a that man has to have abso­ shame that everyone can't go lute rules proves that, "All to heaven. But we can't blame have sinned and fell short of God because He designed us the glory of God." All are hell with a free will to make choic­ bound without the True God. es. He didn't design us like a That's why He sent His One bunch of robots to love Him. and only Son as a "direct visi­ That wouldn't be true love, tation and confirmation" and would it? So again what it that is what this country was boils down to is relationship, founded on. Not Buddha or not religion. You must have Allah or any other. As if that a relationship with the True wasn't enough it's all docu­ God, Jesus Christ. There is no mented in God's Word, the other God. Bible. From the very begin­ Darryl Giles ning (Gen. 3:15) to the very Jefferson Letter's point driven home To the Editor: I will have to admit that your (Craig Dudley's) letter in the Post, August 2, brought a great deal of amusment to me. However, this morning (Wednesday) as I listen to the news and hear that 14 more troops were killed in Iraq, my amusement turns to sadness and drives home, just how true your letter is. Especially your reference to our country's leader which I thought was quite humorous and fitting. Wanda Walker Jefferson Apocalypse again: who will get us out of Iraq? There came a point during Vietnam—I remember it well, I was counting the days until I turned 19 and could be drafted— when it was obvious the war was over. It was clear what was going to happen—that there was simply nothing left for us to do but leave. But the body bags were still coming home, in numbers that dwarf what is happening today in Iraq. Finally, it took Richard Nixon reducing troops—basically declaring the war over and leaving—and Gerald Ford turning his back on our highly undeserving so-called allies to end our role in the carnage. This is where we are today in Iraq. And if George Bush and the neoconservatives haven't realized it, the war is over and the troops are going to come home. We can see that because steadfast war supporters like conservative (a real conservative) Reps. Walter Jones, R-NC, and Howard Coble, R-NC have pulled their support for it. The discontent among elected Republicans will grow as the 2006 election nears. I saw it the other day as I listened to two working men talk about the war. One of the men's sons is in a National Guard unit now being shipped to Iraq. It was clear he had supported the war when it started. "I don't know what we're doing over there," he told the other man. That man, an older fellow who was a vet­ eran, added, "There has never been a war Jim Thompson that solved anything." Those guys were Bush's base—and the base is getting sick of Iraq, and with good reason. Just as in Vietnam, no one can say what an American victory would look like. Basically, the only "victory" possible now is withdrawing and letting the Iraqis do what­ ever it is they need to do to create a stable country. That is a process our presence will only hinder. This morning, wire services reported 14 Marines and a civilian interpreter died in an explosion in western Iraq. Fourteen more body bags, to join the 1,800 that have already gone home. I grew up watching the older brothers of my classmates come home in body bags from a war that continued because first Lyndon Johnson and then, for a time, Richard Nixon, were too arrogant to admit they had made a mistake. Over 58,000 Americans died on the altar of their pride. Now we have George Bush, whose over­ all arrogance makes Richard Nixon look like a humble monk. Mr. President, how many more have to die on your altar before we leave Iraq? How many young men and women will spend their lives crippled so you can look like a tough Texan? Who will get us out of Iraq? Because we are leaving Iraq. George's awakening may come in 2006, when either he loses Congress to the Democrats or finds Republicans running against his foreign pol­ icy to save their electoral hides. Osama bin Laden walks free, and strikes at London with impunity.The War on Terror is failing, and in Iraq, as a song of my gen­ eration said, "We're waste deep in the Big Muddy, and the big fool says to push on." How legislatures work: Hayes' CAFTA swtich Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop • Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz '.Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes.to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. How has Congressman Robin Hayes helped us to understand what will be going on in the North Carolina General Assembly during the next few weeks? Last week the U.S. House narrowly passed the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). CAFTA will liberal­ ize trade with six small Caribbean and Central American countries. Because it opens the door to more textile imports, many representatives of North Carolina textile manufacturers and workers opposed the legislation. Although some mill owners said the bill would help them by opening markets for their products, the state's entire delegation in the U.S. House, except for Charlotte area Representative Sue Myrick, had announced opposition to the bill. Myrick is a deputy majority whip. As a part of the Republican leadership, she is charged with rounding up votes for House Speaker Dennis Hastert's priority legisla­ tion. So her support was understandable. The positions of other North Carolina representatives were similar to those expressed by Hayes during the weeks preceding the vote. The Raleigh News & Observer quoted Hayes as follows: "I am flat-out, completely, horizontally opposed to CAFTA It's not in the best interests of the core constituency I represent...Every time I drive through Kannapolis and I see those empty plants,1 know there is no way I could vote for CAFTA." Of course, he did vote for CAFTA— much to the delight of North Carolina Democrats, who hope to use Hayes's "flipflop" as a campaign issue in next year's elections. Today's lesson, though, is not in parti­ san politics. Democrats and Republican legislators alike have "flip-flopped" when their leaders have asked for help. Hayes explained his switch by saying that Speaker Hastert sought him out and told Hayes that he "really needed" his vote. It is not clear what, if any, consideration Hastert promised Hayes for his change. It was probably noth­ ing specific. But both Hayes and Hastert know that Hayes made an important sacrifice by voting for a bill that is unpop­ D.G. Martin ular in Hayes's dis­ trict. Passing CAFTA was a test of Hastert's leadership. He not only wanted to win; he needed to win. A legislative leader with a reputation for losing important battles will not be the leader for long. From Hayes's standpoint, he wants his leader, Hastert, to be strong, and he wants to be on Hastert's "team." The unwritten "team" rules for legisla­ tors are something like this: ''Vote your conscience and the interests of your dis­ trict. Do the things you need to do to get reelected. But when there is a close vote on a bill that is really important to the leadership, we might ask you to put aside your other considerations—for the sake of our team." Some legislators do not play this game. They say, "I always vote my conscience. I never trade my vote." Their position is admirable. But it often leaves them "off the team" and without much power to get anything important done. Speaker Hastert would say that he would never pressure anyone to vote against his conscience. He would probably never have pressed Hayes to change his vote had he not had to have that vote to pass an important bill. When Hastert told Hayes that he "really needed" his vote, Hayes knew that his leader was in trouble. He knew that if he did not help, his leader was going to lose an important contest. So Hayes had to balance his "team" responsibilities against the political consequences of an unpopular switch in his position. If Hayes lost ground in his district because of his decision, he surely gained in his relationship with Hastert. It will make a difference when Hayes asks Hastert to help him—with a committee assignment or help on something that is important for his district. Any legislator will tell you that it is a good thing to be on the good side of the speaker or the majority leader. The same considerations apply in North Carolina. During the closing days of the North Carolina legislative session, there will be other legislators who, like Hayes, will be changing their votes on important matters when the House Speaker or the Senate Majority Leaders comes to them and says, "This time I really need your vote." D.G. Martin is the author of "Interstate Eateries" a handbook of home cooking places near North Carolina's interstate highways and the host of UNC-TVs North Carolina Bookwatch. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and com­ munity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. • Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Seniors' prescription cards to expire, replacements on the way by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Photo courtesy of the Ashe County Arts Council New River Friends of the Symphony committee member Alfred Glover, NC Symphony resi­ dent conductor William H. Curry, chairperson Doyle Brown of the New River Friends of the Symphony Committee, and Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council, attended a reception kicking off ticket sales for the upcoming symphony concert. N.C. Symphony coming here this October Just last fall, hundreds of Ashe County senior citizens were signing up for the Se­ nior Care Card that provided them with assistance on pre­ scription drugs. That assis­ tance ends in December, and the new Medicare Medication Part D Program goes into ef­ fect in January. The Senior Care Card was designed as a stopgap mea­ sure for prescription drug cost assistance until the new Medicare drug card went into effect. Signup for this new pro­ gram begins Nov. 15 (through May 15, 2006), and thousands of Ashe County seniors are eli­ gible to apply. Ashe Services for Aging and the Social Security Adminis­ tration are busy assisting se­ niors throughout the county to understand this new Medicare program and get them signed up for subsidies that will help with the costs of a deductible, premiums and co-payments, an average of $2,100 in assis­ tance. Two dates have been set aside this month for special signups for subsidy assis­ tance. ASA and the Methodist Women of the Helton Charge are sponsoring a Medicare Part D Outreach at the Lansing Fire Department on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a statewide signup on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Ashe Senior Center in West Jefferson beginning at 10 a.m. Senior Center Director Lou­ ise Caudill is local coordinator and outreach assistant at ASA and has so far signed up more The North Carolina Sym­ be held at the Ashe County phony will be performing High School auditorium at this year in Ashe County for 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating the first time in six years tickets are now on sale and on Tuesday, Oct. 4. A recep­ are $12 for adults and $5 tion was held last week at for students. Tickets may the Ashe Arts Center that be purchased at the Ashe brought resident conductor Arts Center or by phone William H. Curry to Ashe with a credit card by call­ County for a visit and to ing 336-846-ARTS. 1 kick off the ticket sales. Curry is in his tenth sea­ son with the North Caro­ New River Friends of the lina Symphony. He came Symphony is a new com­ to the symphony by the mittee created through the way of New Orleans where Ashe County Arts Council he served as resident con­ that is committed to bring­ ductor of the New Orleans ing symphonic events to WEEKEND SPECIAL Symphony. Curry currently Ashe County on a regular Chicken or Shrimp serves as the artistic direc­ basis and to keep ticket Santorini with vegetable mix & Garlic Bread tor for Summerfest and all prices low and affordable $7.95 the North Carolina Sym­ for Ashe County citizens. or phony summer programs. Members of the committee Seafood Calabash He will be conducting the include chairperson Doyle Flounder and Shrimp concert in October. Ashe Brown, Karen Brock, Nan­ and your choice of Deviled Crab or Catfish County's fourth and fifth cy Carter, John MacCongrade students will enjoy nell, Alfred Glover, Michael and potato an educational concert in Bell, Stephen and Nancy $7.95 October as well. Shoemaker and Ed TarTuesday & Wednesday Night The North Carolina leton. Shoemaker created Senior Citizens receive 25% off^^ Symphony is a full-time, the new logo for the New professional orchestra with River Friends of the Sym­ 1992 Hwy 16 North 65 members. The symphony phony. Crumpler, NC 28617 performs about 60 concerts 336-982-7090 The fall 2005 concert will a year in the Raleigh, Dur­ ham and Chapel Hill area Subscribe to the Post today—call loEvelyn at 846-7164 and travels extensively in North Carolina withAtheir outreach program. TlxSmrj Cktj than 1,061 seniors for the sub­ sidy. Warren Miller is working with the SSA to help sign up seniors in outreach programs around the county. Medicare Part D is the pre­ scription drug card that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2006. These outreach signups are to help those on Medicare and with limited income and re­ sources apply for a subsidy to help them pay the cost of the drug card when it becomes available. Those who have Medicaid in addition to Medi­ care will automatically get the subsidy and do not need to ap­ ply for it. Caudill said that applica­ tions for Medicare Part D subsidies are available at the Ashe Senior Center or seniors may have received one in the mail from Social Security. Se­ nior Center staff and Social Security representatives will provide assistance in com­ pleting the application for a subsidy to see if the applicant qualifies to get help paying the monthly premium ($37) and deductible ($250) for the Medicare drug card. All those who were eligible for the Se­ nior Care Card will be con­ tacted by ASA to see if they, are interested in signing up for the subsidy program. "Medicare Part D signup will not begin until Nov. 15," said Caudill. "At this time, we will know what formulas you will have available to choose from. It will be important that you get a list of the medica­ tions you are taking so that you will be able to choose the correct company. Open enroll­ ment for the following year (2007) will be held again in December 2006 and you will stay with the company until then." Caudill said seniors who qualify for a subsidy (even those on Medicaid) must sign up for a formula to go with the medications or pay all their costs out of pocket. "If you choose not to sign up for Medicare Part D and want to join after the first open en­ rollment period is over (Nov. 15, 2005-May 15, 2006), you will be charged an extra 1 per­ cent per month plus the $37 monthly premium for each month that you waited," Cau­ dill added. Caudill said the enrollment period lasts until next May, but she suggests seniors get signed up before the end of the year. For more information about the program, the sub­ sidy signup or the coming en­ rollment period for Medicare Part D, call Louise Caudill at the Ashe Senior Center at 246-4347. For more informa­ tion about the subsidy pro­ gram, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or go online to www.socialsecurity.gov. For in­ formation about the Medicare Part D prescription drug card, call 1-800-MEDICARE or go online to www.medicare.gov. SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Theatre One IStealtM Theatre Two Dukes of Hazard. E1G1G1G1C H ovie schedule for" August 5-11, 2005 ilGlGlGir Charleston Forge OUTLET Schools continued from front page rooms at Blue Ridge Elemen­ tary School. This project was desired at the same time as the one at Mountain View, but funds were not available. Johnson said expansion is also needed at Westwood, which only opened in 2003, because the number of elementary school age children continues to grow in Ashe County. Traffic may get a bit backed up as buses return to Ashe County Middle School be­ cause of bridge construction. The bridge that leads onto school property is under con­ struction, and not expected to be completed until the middle of the month. As Ashe County waits for adoption of a state budget, Johnson said no school per­ sonnel lost their jobs from last year. Through the lo­ cal budget, he has been able to find positions for all who wanted them with availabil­ ity and retirements. He is holding five (non-teaching) positions to be filled if money is available through the state budget. 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Dining Tables, Chairs, ()ccasu/nal Tables, Bakers Racks FACTORY SECONDS MARKET SAMPLES DISCONTINUED ITEMS Awilh'ica/ Faculty < hirfrt f<n (%irka>*i bmc IWiuu �PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 RELIGION Operation Christmas Child to bring shoeboxes to kids WHAT? An estimated 7.5 million suffering children in some 95 countries on six continents will receive personal, giftfilled shoe boxes through this kids-helping-kids project. For many of these children, the shoe box gift will be the first gift they have ever received. WHEN? Now through Christmas 2005... Kids, families, churches, scout troops, schools, civic clubs, and businesses are filling their shoe boxes now. This fall, shoe box gifts can be dropped off at one of more than 1,800 drop-off sites lo­ cated in all 50 states. Official shoe box collection week is Nov. 14-21. To find the near­ est location, call (800) 3535949, or visit www.samaritanspurse.org. (After Nov. 21, shoe box gifts should be mailed to Samaritan's Purse: P.O. Box 3000, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, N.C. 28607.) ported to 95 countries around the world, Samaritan's Purse representatives and national partners transport them by truck, bus, train, helicopter, boat, foot, dog sled, and even mule to hand-deliver the gifts to hurting children. filled and donated by millions of individuals in 11 countries: United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Switzer­ land, Finland, and New Zea­ land. Samaritan's Purse staff and partners will hand-deliv­ er the shoe box gifts to an es­ timated 7.5 million children in some 95 countries. HISTORY? Growing Fast! Operation Christmas Child began in the U.S. in 1993 with 28,000 shoe box gifts. Since then, the kidshelping-kids project has col­ lected more than 31 million shoe box gifts vand hand-de­ livered them to needy chil­ dren in some 120 countries, including: Children in Sudan suffer­ ing from the world's longest running civil war (2003) Ugandan children devas­ tated by the HIV/AIDS pan­ demic (2002) War orphans in Kosovo (1999), Bosnia and Croatia (1995-1996), and Rwanda (1994) HOW? By land, by air, by sea, by camel... The shoe box gifts are in­ spected and prepared for overseas shipment in 6 ma­ jor centers across the United States: Boone, N.C.; Char­ lotte, N.C.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Atlanta, Ga.; Denver, Colo.; Santa Ana, Calif. Then, the shoe box gifts are loaded onto some of the world's larg­ est cargo planes, trucks, and sea containers bound for the far reaches of the earth. Once the gifts are trans­ WHO? Millions of kids Families, schools, churches, scout troops, civic clubs, and other organizations in thou­ sands of cities in all 50 states and 10 additional countries will fill an estimated 7.5 mil­ lion shoe boxes with personal gifts, school supplies, candy, necessity items, family pho­ tos, and notes of encourage­ ment. •More than 100,000 vol­ unteers worldwide •50,000 volunteers in the United States WHERE? It's a global thing... The shoe box gifts will be Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Norris 246-2979 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC FESTIVAL OF THE FRESCOES Saturday, October 1st, 2005 9 am - 4 pm Festival Features: • Arts & Crafts • Bake Sale • Entertainment • Silent Auction • Grandma's Attic # • Raffle for Birds of Carolina On the Grounds of the Historic Mission House at Holy Trinity Church, Glendale Springs, NC Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland & McNeil Sis • Jefferson (88 Writ • Uft on McNeil, One Blink) Visit With Us This Sunday Sundav School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship J 1:00a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:OOp.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Calvary Baptist of West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Pastor - Rev. Uoti Miller • 877-5309 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service - II :00am A 6:00pm Locust Street, West Jefferson, NC Friendly Grove Baptist Church I Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-31120 Sunday School- 10:00a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church 891 Friendship Baptist Church RdJciYervw. NC Rev.IHIVid Grinned • 932-2080 Sunday School • 9:00u.m. Sunday Warship Senices • 9:45 a.m. Sundav F.venlng Services - 6:00 p.m. WeJnevtos F.veiua* Service - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m, We invite you to lout us Jar a God emitted, tamily worshipping expctUnu "Lorn you and wants you Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) to fellowship with us every Sunday!" St. Mary's Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rick Miller Morning Worship • 11'00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Smethport United Methodist Church Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Old Hwy. 221 Neur Golf Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 South Sunday School 10:00 a.m. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Monday Ntglu Prayer 7.5)0p.m. Minister Creighton Bealty Sunday School 9:45a.m. iClifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Casual & Contemporary Deep Ford Rd., tensing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, ntglu 6:30pm. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Jefferson United Methodist Church Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey Sunday School - 10:00A.M. 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson. NC (336) 246-4764 Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. 9:45 q.m. Sunday School for all ages Siuulay Evening Worship Service • 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Wednesday Evening Seniee • 7:00P.M We would love 9:45 a.m. Sundav • Sundav School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Healing Springs Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Htvy. 16 • Cnunpler, NC Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for a joyful worship experience. to have you come worship with us. Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrcnsville Pastor: Kevin Morgan //, , 201 South St (just off East Main), Jefferson, NC (336)246-9642 Reverend Jeff Vngler • Pastor Fmil\UniePettiite\Mp-9:MMM Sundae School- 10:110,\M Surtax Mommy W.rtWp • I IMAM Sundav Evening Wordiip • 6.00PM \Murviay Bihl. Smdi • •00PM Nursery provided fordll services 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM ami He blessed them" Luke24:50 Cornerstone Fellowship Burnett St. • West Jefferson 336-385-2074 846-5616 Preacher's Residence 336-877-2801 Morning Worship 11:UO a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. 336-877-9075 846-56IS Church Office or Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. North Beaver Baptist Sun. Bible Study I0:(X) a.m. Sunday Evening Worship • 6:00p.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. "A Lije Worth Living!" Bethany United Methodist Church Pastor. Rev. Lawrence Goodman Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome i Q Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail I [ O Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study Name: i Address:. Zip:. State:. City: Phone: ( ). Baldwin Community Church 221 Burnett St.. (Off Ruck Mm. Read) Tim Gatiup, Minister 1 Beaver Creek Christian Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church (hunch of Christat West Jefferson Bible "Walk In Love" For information or to reserve space: Tel: Paula Riggs 1460 Bald Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 11:00am Sunday kyenins Worship • 7:00pm Wriim-wfav Evrmitft 7-0Opm S/mrdav Prnyer SrrvhV•«:00pmVouth Minister Rev Alan Ambrose Church 577-/55ft Parsonage 877-2042 to the (West Jefferson Church of Christ) Look for our articles every 1st & 3rd Friday Paul wrote, "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour" (Ephesians 5:1-2). What does it mean to walk in love ? Many in our world today have a misunderstanding about love. Many believe that all we have-' to have is love; after all, in Matthew 22:37-38, Jesus said, "This is the first and great commandment." However, does love overlook and ignore disobedience to God? In John 14:15, Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." Jesus demands that we keep His commandments. We do so because we love Him. "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God. and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous" (1 John 5:2-3). We must have love for God and one another; however, we MUST keep all the commandments that God has given. Consider what John wrote in II John 6, "And this is fnvq, thnj we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment. That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it." The word walk in the New Testament has the idea of our daily manner of life; it is how we live our lives from day to day. To walk (or live) in love means that we live our lives according to the commandments found in the New Testament. Not just some! Not just those that go along with our tradition, but all the commandments given by God! We must obey all the commandments to become a Christian as well as to maintain that relationship with God. To become a Christian, Jesus commanded that we must hear the Gospel (John 6:44-45); that we must believe that He is the Christ (John 8:24); that we must repent of our sins (Luke 13:3); that we must confess Him to others as the Christ (Matthew 10:32-33); and that we must be baptized in order to be saved (Mark 16:15-16). It you would like to know more about the commandments that are given in God's Word, which will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Him, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible, P.O. Box 117, West Jefferson, NC 28694. at (336) 877-4397 or E-mail at priggs@skybest.com All proceeds used for Church outreach Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - I0:30a.rn. "Join us in worship to Christ" Children in Honduras and Nicaragua left homeless by Hurricane Mitch (1998) Did You Know? Every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan has packed an Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift. U2 Singer Bono and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist joined Operation Christ­ mas Child in December 2002 to airlift 80,000 shoe box gifts to kids suffering the effects of HIV/AIDS in Uganda and war in Sudan. Operation Christmas Child is a project of inter­ national Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse, named the most effi­ ciently run Christian charity in America by SmartMoney magazine (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003). Headed by Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse is currently working in 100 countries providing relief and aid to victims of war, natural disaster, famine and disease. J Back Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Cume as you are. you will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bore (Church) 246-9378 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Smethport Independant Baptist Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Pastor James T. Sechrest Main A Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. <Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mom Mass - Call for limes 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West, Smethport, NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m Sunckiy Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Welcome Home Baptist Church Office Phone: 336-9X2-9410 • Per. Lonnie Jones • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Evening* (2nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Clavbank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) 9:00 AM -Worship Senile Youth Senices - Sunday • 6:00PM Nan Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sundav School Pastor Home: 334-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 Smethport. NC 28694 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 t Continental Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the"We Care Program" unrig Safety-KJeen Environmental Service * Comer of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. PUXB Jefferson -Hut 246-6077 HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. 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NC BRITTHAVEN Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" fttNMJLp Discounted Rates ^®P^^87 Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336,-246-7077 Evenings MVil k esbop^fc" 336^7-9261 Brltthaven is an EOE �Posi JEFFERSON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 PAGE 7A SOCIALS Good brides focus on their guests Mr. and Mrs. Michael Day celebrate first anniversary Sara Teneice Houck and Shawn Michael Day were united in marriage on Au­ gust 7, 2004 at Welcome Home Baptist Church. C. E. Greene of Deep Gap married the couple. Her mother and father, Sara and Kevin Houck, es­ corted Teneice down the isle. She wore a white full-length strapless dress. The bodice was covered with pearls and sequins with a long train. On her head, she wore a diamond tiara and a short veil with se­ quins. Shawn's mother and fa­ ther, Brenda and Jeff Day, es­ corted him down the isle. He wore a black tux with a white cummerbund and tie. • Grandparents of the couple are Rex and the late Geraldine Houck of Grassy Creek, Mae and Johnie Houck of Jefferson, Harold and Naomi Day of West Jefferson and Carl and Ella Mae Fall of Millers Creek. The isle was decorated with tall candelabras with pink and white roses and ivy streaming down. The pews were decorated with white bows and pink and white roses. There were pink and white rose petals scattered down the path to the alter. The alter was decorated with a heart shaped arch with pink, white, and silver flow­ ers intertwined within the arch and two candelabras decorated with ivy. Jeff Day stood by his son's side as best man. His brother, Brandan Day and friends, Nathan Barker, Trevor Jones, Cody Elliott and B.J. Howell, surrounded him with sup­ port. All the men wore tuxes with silver cummerbunds and ties. Carissa Houck stood by her sister's side as maid of honor. Angel Lyalls, friend of the bride, Cindy Fink, cousin of the bride, Tyler Roten, friend of the bride, Jennifer Shu­ mate of Wilkesboro, cousin of the groom, and Jamie Taylor, friend of the bride surround­ ed her with their support. The girls wore mid calf pink spaghetti strap dresses and carried two white roses and a pink rose with ribbon hanging down. Gabby Gilley served as flower girl. She wore a full length pink spaghetti strap dress and carried a bowl of rose petal. Mickenzie Haven Day, the bride and groom's daughter, was the miniature bride. She wore a full length white spaghetti strap dress and a small veil. Tyler Houck, her cousin, served as minia­ ture groom and escorted her. Dylan Houck, cousin of the bride, carried the Bible to the pastor and Jamason Cline, cousin of the groom, served as ring bearer. Dustin and Aaron Testerman lit the can­ dles and were register stand attendants. The reception took place at the Ashe Services for Ag­ ing. The six-layer castle cake had a lighted castle on top. Everyone danced the night away with a DJ providing the music. After a honeymoon trip to the beach, the couple resides in Jefferson with their beau­ tiful daughter. The couple would like to say thanks Stacy Dillard for all her hard work on the beautiful wedding and thanks to her husband, Brandan, son, Hunter, and mother, Jean Colvard, for all their hard work. Thanks to Amanda Calloway for all of her support and help. Thanks 4 to Trina Martin for all the beautiful pictures and Craig Pennington for providing the video. Thanks to all the fami­ ly and friends for all the gifts, love and support. The couple will be celebrat­ ing their first anniversary on Sunday, August 7, 2005. Dugger and Taylor plan September wedding Polly L. Dugger and Drew B. Taylor of Boone announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Paula J. McBride of Lapeer, Michigan, and the late Robert L. Dugger. She is employed by Vincent Properties in Blowing Rock. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Peggy Davis Taylor of Boone and the late Edwin B. Taylor. He is also the grandson of the late Zella and Robert Davis. He is the owner of Boone Auto Exchange in Boone. The couple will be married September 17 at Jefferson Landing Golf and Country Club. Baby News Melinda and Craig Poe of Lansing announce the birth of a son, Tanner Lee Poe, born July 20, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.Tan­ ner weighed six pounds, nine ounces and was 19 % inches long. He was welcomed home by his 2 V2 year old brother, Austin. Grandparents are Archie and Janet Hamm of Creston and Roger and Judy Poe of Lansing. Great-grand­ parents are Adell Carter of Lansing and Doshie Payne of Lansing. Beth Martin and Richard Wood of Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Ryan Drake Wood, born July 28, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds and three ounces and was 19 inches long. Rachelle Waldron and Je­ sus Guzman of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Cristopher Bryan Guzman. He was born July 29, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 19 inches long. Welcoming him home were brothers are Jesus Ju­ nior Guzman and Isack Black Guzman. Grandparents are Eunice Roberts and Maria Guzman. In their race to get down the aisle, many brides fall victim to the pressure of having weddingday activities primarily focused on them. Sometimes they are so wrapped up in themselves that they can forget about their guests. Owen Willhite, founder of Cookies By Design (R), says it is possible for a bride to focus both 011 herself and her guests, yet keep her day special and ev­ eryone else happy at the same time. Here are her suggestions. Decor-eat. You can't escape the need to dress up your re­ ception site, but you can make it "favor" your guests instead of just looking like it's part of your wedding day aesthetics. Consider using hand-decorated Cookies by Design cookies as place cards. Instead of flowers, use a cookie bouquet as a cen­ terpiece. These edible decora­ tions, available online at www. cookiesbvdesign.com, cost the same as flowers and can actu­ ally double as favors. Your site will look great and the gifts will not just collect dust after guests have taken them home. Prioritize your skimping. How many people have ever gone to a wedding where the bride looked gorgeous in a de­ signer gown but the food con­ sisted of barely consumable items? While everyone has the right to look like a fairy-tale princess for her wedding, blow­ ing your budget on your dress while making your guests (i.e. .friends, family and gift givers ) go hungry or feel unsatisfied docs not spell happy wedding memories for everyone. Forego that pricey extra layer of lace on your veils so your guests can have that first course and ev­ eryone will leave the wedding smiling. Sweeten the pot. Many of your close friends and atten­ dants are probably going to be heavily involved with every aspect of your wedding. The marathon of events - engage­ ment party, bridesmaid lun­ cheon, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, and wedding - is likely to wear them out, physically and emo­ tionally. To thank them for sac­ rificing their time and effort, and to rejuvenate them, offer sweet incentives. Provide gour­ met cookies in the bridesmaids' dressing room, offer to pamper them for a night, send their invitations (aka schedules) on cookies, and don't make them endure your pre-wedding diet just because they're involved.* As a woman once said, "Let them eat cake." Staying focused on your guests and not just yourself can make your day special and memorable for everyone in­ volved. With full bellies and a little sweet treatment, they'll be more likely to let you entertain them in the future with that fabulous new china! kEGAL CINEMAS • Pass I Discount Ticket Restrictions Apply REGAL 7 210 New Market St Center 828-262-3800 828-262-3 BOO-FANOANGO 2S4« THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (PG-13) DIG * (1220 420) 710 1000 MUST LOVE DOGS (PG-13) DIG (1150 410) 730 1005 SKY HIGH (PG) DIG STEALTH (PG-13) DIG (1240 350)720 950 (1250 430) 725 1015 BAD NEWS BEARS (PG-13)DK! (1230 330) 735 1025 CHARUE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (PG) 0IG (1210 400)700 1010 WEDDING CRASHERS (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (1200340 650 1020 Times For 8/5 - 877 ©2005 www.REGmovlei.com Engagements ana Weddings ape published in the I riaag edition • I the Jefferson Post. Gall Sandra at 846-7164 for more information. Art makes a lasting guest book You will likely use a pretty book with lines on it as your wedding guest book. Simple, traditional and basic, light? After your wed­ ding day, you'll likely put it in a drawer along with your other wedding mementos, never to lxseen again. Your guest book doesn't have to collect dust - it can be used its a piece of art. Artist Susan KiJey creatively frames her scenes of couples and weddings and turns them into reception guest books. You'll have a piece of art to hang on your wall instead of a book that gets lost in a drawer or attic. Each print is personal­ ized with the couple's first names and wedding date as well as titled and signed by Kiley. By craf ting a large 4-inch border of a museumquality double mat board around tiie artwork and testing hundred of felt-tip pens, Kiley developed a way to package her artwork with the framing glass installed behind the picture. It works just like a basic guest book. Guests sign wedding wishes at the reception site. Afterwards, the glass is moved from the mid­ dle of die framing system to die front, creating a' personalized guest book which can be hung for years of appreciation and enjoy­ ment. It can even become a trea­ sured heirloom as it has recorded the marital wisdom of grandpar­ ents and other relatives. For more information, visit www.weddi iig-art.com. The Wilma Vcmnoy Birtftinq Center Onesole A creative and unique shoe with comfort, style and versatility! This new concept allows for the purchase of one or more Stylish Soles, then the separate purchase of any one or more designer tops that suits your taste, mood or occasion!! Snap it Casual! Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. • Where the miracle of life is precious. • Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. • Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. • Where new beginnings are possible. Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour 1^1ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ,V.«ht Out! YOU II Love The 205-B Shamrock Square • Jefferson, NC 336-846-9551 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 6:00pm • Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Discover Accepted �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS 19th annual Brinegar Days on Blue Ridge Parkway Friday, August 5 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, August 6 7 a.m.: Ladies WMU of Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have a yard and bake sale at the Ray Taylor Building on Hwy. 163. The children will be selling lemonade and cookies. 7 a.m. - noon: Benefit Yard Sale at Lansing Fire Department. Members of four area churches have donated items for this giant sale. Proceeds will be used to help charitable organizations in the county. 8 a.m. - noon: We Care Planning Committee will be having a yard sale at the Dollar Tire parking lot. All proceeds benefit clients of the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission. Great bargains and lots of items will be available. (If it rains, the sale will be cancelled.) 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Willard Gayheart will be on the back deck of Todd General Store showing his art work. The store is located on Railroad Grade Road in Todd. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 5th Annual Church Family Reunion will be held at Family Central in Jefferson. Please provide one carry in dish per family. For further information call Diane McGuire at 336-2463765, Joyce Sechrest at 336846-2429 or Dave Church at 740-412-4852 or email dchurch40 @ adelphia.net. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Friendship Baptist Church Youth will have a "Sonshine Xplosion" at Family Central. Chad Varga, a former professional basketball player, will share an awesome testimony. There will be plenty of activities. All youth, adults and parents are welcome to attend. 4 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of 1962 will have a class reunion at Mountain Aire Seafood on Hwy. 16 in Glendale Springs. For more information call 8773812 or 246-9988. 5 - 7 p.m.: Zion Methodist Church will have a fish fry with takeouts available. Adult plates will be $7 and children 12 and under $5. 6 p.m.: Northwest Ashe High School Class of 1970 will hold their 35 year reunion at Frasers Restaurant in West Jefferson. If you havequestions, call Richard at 877-5298 or contact him by e-mail at richardtina@skybest. com. 6 p.m.: Benefit Singing at Rock Creek Baptist Church for Nicholas Roark who was injured in an accident. There will be several groups of singers. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m.: Banjo Bob and Friends will perform at Mountain Music Jamboree and Buffet, located in Glendale Springs. 7 p.m.: Saturday Night Singing at Mountain View Baptist Church. Singing will feature Rev. Leonard Fletcher and family. Everyone is invited. grounds of the Brinegar Cabin at Milepost 238.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free of charge. 1 p.m.: Decoration at Calloway Cemetery with a covered dish lunch will be held. Donations may be sent to Calloway Cemetery, P.O. Box 1426, Jefferson, NQ. 28640. 1:30 p.m.: 2005 Triplett Reunion will be held at the Ferguson Community Center off Hwy. 268. Please come if you are a descendent of the children of Jessie and Delia Hendrix Triplett: Ertle, Ozro, George, Vert, and Harley Triplett, Betty Jones, Ruie Brown, Mollie Poarch, and Sally Roberts. Come join us for good food and good fellowship. For more information contact Connie Triplett Willis at 828261-9978. 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Day Cemetery with singing by the Hodge Family. 2 p.m.: Annual Decoration at Tucker Cemetary on Little Horse Creek. A meal will follow at the Meadowview Mennonite Church. A covered dish is optional. 2 p.m.: Decoration at Poe Cemetary Pauline Hart and Kathy and Jerry May will sing. Rev. Glenn Woodie will be the speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. 2 p.m.: Decoration Service at the Lewis Cemetery (Buffalo Community) with speaker Rev. Tim Roten. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to Jerry Kemp, 724 Kemp-Lewis Circle in West Jefferson, NC 28694. 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Miller Cemetery at 2663 Big Windfall Road in Lansing. 2:30 p.m.: Decoration at the Rash Cemetery located on the Three Top Road. Everyone is welcome. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Ashe County Humane Society will have a Sunday Salon at Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. This will be a festive afternoon of wine, music and hors d'oeuvres. A $15 donation benefits the Ashe County Humane Society. RSVP by August 3 to Riverhouse Bed and Breakfast. Call Riverhouse at 336-982-2109 to make reservations for benefit and dinner. Monday, August 8 the meal, which will be catered by Summit Cafe and Soup for You. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month. This brief business meeting will be held at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Following the meeting, members will car pool to a local garden for a tour. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe County Middle School will host an open house orientation for upcoming 7th graders in the gymnasium. Tuesday, August 9 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Registration for Fleet Feet Cloggers will be held at the Ashe County Academy Gym (former West Jefferson Elementary School Gym). Lessons are taught by Kitty Honeycutt, director of Fleet Feet Cloggers. Classes are offered for ages 4 - adult for dancers of all skill levels (beginner thru advanced) and will be on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Tuition is $28 each month. Please call 336-9823272 with any questions. 6:15 p.m.: Safety Seminar at Ashe County Airport This seminar will be conducted by Larry Lambert and David Masters in the General Aviation Terminal. Beginning at 6:20, Early Movie: Mission to Mir, 7 -7:50 Weird and Unusual FAR Questions, 8:10 - 9 p.m. Land Survival, Are You Prepared? 6:30 p.m.: Ashe County Middle School will host an open house orientation for upcoming 8th graders in the gymnasium. 7 p.m.: Healing Prayer Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church located on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is required.- Wednesday, August 10 8:30 a.m. Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet at Winners Circle for the yearly back-to-school breakfast meeting. All newly retired school personnel are encouraged to attend. There will be a short presentation on long-term care. Members are asked to bring school supplies. 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Services for Aging. This is by appointment only. Call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Registration for Fleet Feet Cloggers will be held at the Ashe County Academy Gym (former West Jefferson Elementary School Gym). Lessons are taught by Kitty Honeycutt, director of Fleet Feet Cloggers. Classes 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.: are offered for ages 4 - adult Cholesterol/Blood Sugar for dancers of all skill levels Screening at Mt. Hearts with (beginner thru advanced) and cost being $15. Participants will be on Monday and Tuesday should fast 12 hours prior evenings. Tuition is $28 each to test, but may drink plenty month. Please call 336-982- of water. Appointments are 3272 with any questions. necessary. Call 846-0744. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: A Safe Home 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge for Everyone and CHATS Opportunity Commission, (Community Health Action Inc. (BROC) will hold its Full Teams) are co-sponsoring Board Meeting at the BROC "A Walk in Their Shoes", a Alleghany office in Sparta, NC. community forum on domestic Please call Wilkes office at 667violence. The forum will be held 7174, Ashe office at 384-4543 at Jefferson United Methodist or Alleghany office at 372-7284 Church. Please call Debbie for additional information. at 982-8851 to register and 10 a.m.: Healing Springs RSVP for dinner. There is a Baptist Church will have their no charge for the forum or for Annual Decoration with a short service in the cemetery and regular worship at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. 10 a.m.: Orion Baptist Church will have Homecoming and Decoration Services. Sunday School will not be held but worship services will be at 11 a.m. A meal will follow in the church fellowship hall. All members, former members and friends are invited to attend. Rev. Mace Johnson, pastor, welcomes you. 10:30a.m.:64th Homecoming Celebration with The Bledsoes at Baldwin Community Church, 1549 Hwy 194 S in Todd with dinner beginning at 12:30. Call 877-4726 for more Welcomes fill His Friends and Former information. 10:30 a.m.: Yadkin Valley Customers to Stop By & let Him Put Vou Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet . Coffee In The Vehicle of Vour Dreams!! and fellowship begins at 10 a.m. Location is 1102 Country Club Road in Wilkesboro, call Teresa at 696-2341 for details and directions or email Teresa @ YadkinUUs.com. This is a new and growing community of kindred spirits, all are welcome! 12 noon - 4 p.m.: 19th Annual Brinegar Days festival on the Sunday, August 7 Thursday, August 11 Friday, August 12 Tim Redmond Empire Chevrolet 1931 US HWY 421 B Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-2191 1-800-450-0495 5 - 8 p . m . : G a l l e r y C r a w l in downtown West Jefferson. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" portrayed by Jimmy W. Johnson, will be presented at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Advanced tickets are $25 and available at Winners Circle in Jefferson, Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs and Ships Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is included. Saturday, August 13 Everyone is invited. 11 a.m.: Homecoming at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fleetwood with covered dish lunch following. 2 p.m.: Decoration at Smethport Cemetery Everyone is invited. 2 p.m.: Decoration Service at the Weaver Cemetery on the Teaberry Road. 2 p.m.: Decoration at Severt Cemetery and everyone is welcome. Taylor Family Reunion will be held at the Nella Community Center in Lansing immediately after decoration at approximately 4 p.m. 7p.m.:TempleBaptistChurch will have a special singing with the Mountain View Baptist Church Choir. Rev. Denton Hart will be the guest speaker. Pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church invite everyone to attend. 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. 1 p.m.: What is a Hellbender? It is a large salamander that lives in just a few rivers in North Carolina. The New River is home to this unique and 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes non-poisonous river dweller. Education Classes will be held Learn more about this slimy at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. but harmless animal while we The program will provide basic separate fact from fiction. Short information for diabetics and slide program and discussion tools for successful diabetes at New River State Park's management. Call 846-0744 to Hwy 221 access. Meet at the attend. Community Building. Call 336982-2587 for directions or more information. 2 p.m.: Bard Family Reunion 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes will be held at Welcome Home Education Classes will be held Baptist Church on Hwy. 221 at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. North in Jefferson. Please The program will provide basic bring a covered dish. Utensils information for diabetics and and drinks will be provided. For tools for successful diabetes more information, call Helen management. Call 846-0744 to Bard at 846-9439. attend. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Ashe Schools 4 - 5 p.m.: Wilkes County of Home Education will have a Public Library Book Club pot-luck picnic and registration will discuss No Country for Old at Ashe Park (new shelter), Men by Cormac McCarthy to gear up for the new school in the Friends of the Library year. If you home school or Meeting Room. For questions are thinking of home schooling call Mary Wilson at 336-838come join us for a fun and 2818 or visit our website www. informative evening. Bring the arlibrary.org. whole family. We will also have 6 p.m.: Suicide and a table set up for those who Depression in Ashe County would like to sell any used Workshop called Pain is the curriculum/books. We ask Needle...Hope is the Thread, that you bring a covered dish will be presented at Jefferson and drink to share. For more United Methodist Church. If information call 877-2516. you would like to attend this 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" important meeting call 846portrayed by Jimmy W. 0781. Johnson, will be presented at 6 p.m.: New River Behavioral Mountain Music Jamboree in HealthCare Consumer and Glendale Springs. Advanced Family Advisory Committee tickets are $25 and available will meet in the New River Area at Winners Circle in Jefferson, Conference Room in Building Mountain Music Jamboree in 400 of Oak Summit Office Glendale Springs and Ships Park, 895 State Farm Road in Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is Boone. The public is invited. included. 6:30 p.m.: Girl Scout Night 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House informational meeting will Talent Night at Jefferson be held in several locations. Methodist Church Fellowship School sites participating are Hall. Stories, songs and Blue Ridge, Mountain View performances by local artists: and Westwood. For additional Admission is $8 for adults: $5 information, call the Girl Scout for students. Council of the Catawba Valley Area at (828) 328-2444 or tollfree at (800) 328-8388. Monday, August 15 Tuesday, August 16 Sunday, August 14 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming and Decoration at Ebenezer Church with worship service beginning at 11 a.m. Speaker will be Petey Edwards and singers will be Keith Noblett and Phil and Pat Segraves. A covered dish lunch will follow. 10:30 a.m.: Landmark Baptist Church will have homecoming services. Speaker will be the pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy. There will be special singing by The Landmarks. A covered dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Special singing will follow in the afternoon. Wednesday, August 17 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. Thursday, August 18 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at National Guard Armory. Friday, August 19 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Early Bird Preview of Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Entry fee is $5. 12 noon - 8 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. 2 p.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Phoenix Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public. This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. Saturday, August 20 8 a.m.: 16th Annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Race will be held. A ride map, cue sheet, 2004 results and on­ line registration are available at www.ashecivic.com. For more information visit the website or call Ashe Arts Center at 336.846.ARTS. 8 a.m.: A Safe Sitters Workshop will be held for 11-13 year olds who care for children. Call 846-0781 for more information. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. 9 a.m.:Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Beaver Creek Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public. This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Community Children's Festival will be held at FaithBridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock. Families all over the High Country are invited to start the school year and kick off your fall with fun booths, games and prizes, all absolutely free. For more information, please call 828-297-4147. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview Lions Club is looking for local crafters for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day of fun, music and good food. 7 p.m.: Mountain Music Jamboree presents Whitetop Mountain Band. Buffet begins at 6:30. Call 246-2900 for more information. Sunday, August 21 Decoration at the Johnson Family Cemetery You are invited to come anytime that day to show your respect. The cemetery is located at continued on page 9A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! 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Donations for the upkeep and to help fund the expansion of the cemetery which was done last year can be made to Mrs. Mildred Graybeal, Box 2550 Big Laurel Road, Creston, NC 28615. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming Services will be ' held at Wagoner Baptist Church. Singers will be Buford and Linda Wilson. The morning message will be brought by Rev. Everett Little. Lunch will be served following the services. Rev. Steve Viers and congregation invite everyone to attend. Thursday, August 25 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Friday, August 26 Weekend Camp for Kids, ages 9-12, who have a parent with MS will be held through Sunday, August 28. Spaces are limited. Call 1-800-229-8776. Wednesday, August 24 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Saturday, August 27 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winner's Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that the restaurant knows how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Sunday, August 28 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Saturday, September 10 Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone whq is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-384- T 2907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Ongoing Events Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group fneets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 2460781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. 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This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Photos courtesy of Relay For Life Beth Moore study, "A Heart West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams won the most "votes" in the July 22-23 Ashe Like .His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the County Relay For Life "Kiss the Donkey" event so he got the right to smooch the cute critter. That event, along with the Survivors'Walk and the lighting of the luminaries highlighted the deadline for signing up is July 11th annual event, and helped raise over $60,000 in the fight against cancer. "We had a super 20. Please call the church year," said co-chairperson and 10-year cancer survivor Mickie Jones. "We had so much great office at 877-1550. support. The team captains have done extremely well, and we had a lot of support from the Riverview Learning Center is survivors and from the community." offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Registration for Fleet Store will be open Thursdays Feet Cloggers will be held at and Fridays from 9 a.m. until the Ashe County Academy 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from Gym (former West Jefferson 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Elementary School Gym) on Pickin' and Jammin' will begin Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m. and continue until August 9 from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m 10 p.m. Riverview Community each night. Lessons are taught Center is located in Creston at by Kitty Honeycutt, director of 11719 Highway 88 West. Fleet Feet Cloggers. Classes West Jefferson Revitalization are offered for ages 4 - adult Committee meets the fourth for dancers of all skill levels Friday of each month at 8 a.m. (beginner thru advanced) and at Sweet Aromas Restaurant held on Monday and Tuesday in West Jefferson. Meetings Photo by Linda Burchette evenings. Tuition is $28 each are open to the public. Anyone month. 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WAL-MART OMWI MAOI status mc OFFER ONLY GOOD IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA �This week in local sports Thursday, August 4 ACHS Women's Tennis practice (6-8 p.m.) Summer Bowling League (7:30-9:30 p.m.) Saturday, August 6 Jr. Bowling League @ Cardinal Lanes (10am) Monday, August 8 First official day of fall sports practice Dr Pepper takes softball championship Photo by Shane Hopkins The Dr Pepper championship team members include: Ricky Vannoy, Jeff Vogler,Terry Severt, Photo by Shane Hopkins Dr Pepper's Jeff Vogler rips one deep in the outfield during last Thursday's championship Robert Dishman.TobyTrivette, James Lefever, Jeff Bowers, Chris Taylor, Bobby Jones, Greg Poe, and Ron Woods. game. little Angels Childcare Gambill Oil Photo by Shane Hopkins Team members include: Jerry Davis, Jaime Arnold, Matt Frasure, Tony Osbourne, Johnny Sturgill, Cary Rousseau, Dave Roberts, Joel Goodman, Keith Logans, Craig Ritson, Law- Team members include: Greg Richardson Dicky Ward, Mark Lambert, Allen Graham Joe Kemp, Jeff Brooks, Randy Blevins, Shane Hilliard, Bat Hilhard, Randy Barr, Allen Richard- rence Burkette, Shane Hopkins, and Jack Cove. son' Mtn. Advantage landscaping photo' bV Shane Ho»kins Jerries Cline, and Jock Gilley. Sherrie Hodges/K&K Stitch & Screen Photo by Shane Hopkins Photo by Shane Hopkins Team members include: Matt Peters, Marty Peters, Ben Cheek, Andy Cheek, Jimmy Thomp- Team members include: Fester Procter, Daniel Griffey, Jeff Pell, Dilan Poe, Ronnie Pruitt, Joe son, David Bowers, Nathan Barker, J Williams, J Joyce, Jack Mathews and Ben Chatham. Jordan, Nathan Colvard, and TJ Stewart. Summer Softball League Tournament Results (Double Elimination) ROUND 1: THURSDAY, JULY 21 Little Angels Sherrie Hodges 1 16 Gilley-3/3 (1B,2B,3B) Staley-2/2 Mtn. Advantage 26 Gambill Oil Bowers-5/5 (HR) 4 Arnold-2/3 (R) Sherrie Hodges 9 Gambill Oil Roten-game winning single 8 Loggins-3/3 (2 R) Mtn. Advantage 10 Barker-5/5 (HR) Little Angels 9 Lambert-3/3 (HR) ROUND 2: TUESDAY, JULY 26 Dr. Pepper Mtn. Advantage 6 15 Lyalls-4/4 (4 HR) Bowers-3/3 (HR, 2Bx2) Sherrie Hodges 18 Little Angels Fester-game winning 3-run homer 15 Mtn. Advantage 21 Sherrie Hodges 6 A.Cheek-4/4 (2 HR) Poe-2/3 (2B, 3B) CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: THURSDAY, JULY 28 Mtn. Advantage 26 Dr. Pepper A.Cheek-4/5 (3 HR) 10 Dishman-2/3 (2B) Dr. Pepper Mtn. Advantage 9 19 Lyalls-4/4 (2 HR) Barker-3/3 (HR) FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS (prior to tourna­ ment) Dr. Pepper Mtn. Advantage 9—3 Little Angels Sherrie Hodges 4—8 Gambill Oil 10—2 .750 7—5 .583 0—12 .833 .666 .000 �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Bowling results Photo by Teresa Laws Students from Shotokan Karate excelled at an interschool tourna­ ment held in Wilkesboro in May. Those participating were: (front row, l-r): Erin Bingham 2nd Kata, 1st Sparring, 1st Group Spar­ ring: Jacob Holman 1st Kata, 1st Sparring, 2nd Group Sparrring; second row (l-r:) Martina Bingham 1st Kata, 1st Sparring, 1st Weapons, 1st Group Sparring, and Grand Champion 2005; Lynx Mitchell 2nd Kata, 4th Sparring; Zach Holman 1st Kata, 1st Spar­ ring, 2nd Weapons, 1st Group Sparring; Chelsea Bracewell 1st Kata, 2nd Sparring; Dustin Roten, 2nd Kata; back Row (l-r): Sen­ se! Mark Johnson and David Holman 2nd Kata, 2nd Sparring, 3rd Weapons, 2nd Self-Defense, 2nd Group Sparring. BE READY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT! Standby Generator Ready To Go! Karate kids All Types of Generators to Fit Your Needs "Meet the Huskies • Authorized Service Center for Coleman and Guardian Standby Generators (Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches) ACHS Volleyball Night Featuring an inter-squad scrimmage Tuesday, August 16 6:30 p.m. Free Admission TRY-OUTS!!! 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The result we expect is that we will have more prospective buyers for our properties thus producing sales at the highest possible price in the shortest possible time." United Country Dogwood Realty agents have completer a two-day training program required by the Avery-Watauga Board of Realtors. Freida Barker commented on the training program: "The train­ ing covered a variety of topics from Fair Housing to Contracts to how to enter properties in the MLS. It was very thorough and certainly worthwhile." Glenn Taylor also attended the two-day program. "We as a company are looking forward the Ncwland and Boone area. The Realtor network there is very strong and very effective in bringing buyers to the High Country. It will be an extreme­ ly effective association." Other attendees included Mick Phillips. Joe Fan. Fran­ ces Goodhart and Sherman Lee. The remaining agents at United Country Dogwood Realty will attend the program scheduled in September. to working with Realtors lrom Liven Up Your Kitchen or Bathroom with Creative Flooring The next time you get the urge to update the look in your kitchen or bathroom, you don't have to start pricing out cabi­ nets and fixtures. There's a new design trend sweeping the na­ tion. These days more and more people arc setting the stage for a new look by replacing their flooring. Floor Covering Weekly, an industry magazine that tracks trends in the flooring industry, lists tile, hardwood and vinyl as the most popular surfaces out there, but goes on to say that the interest in specialty floor­ ing, which is both stylish and comfortable is growing. Sales of natural flooring surfaces in particular, which include bam­ boo, cork and Marmoleum, arc booming. What makes them so popu­ lar? Being environmentally friendly, people can feci good about them. Bamboo flooring is made from grass which is able to rejuvenate itself to matu­ rity within 4 to 5 years. Cork flooring is made by harvesting the outer bark of a tree while allowing it to continue to grow. Marmoleum is made of linseed oil, rosins, and wood flour, calendered onto a natural jute backing. While bamboo and cork arc known for their softness and insulating properties. Marmo­ leum. manufactured by Forbo Flooring, has a reputation for that and more. It also has anti­ static and bactericidal proper­ ties. It is easily kept dirt and for the kitchen or bathroom. From a design standpoint, Marmoleum has made a name for itself with its versatility. The flooring is available in over 100 colors in sheet, 30 colors in tiles and 18 colors in easy to install click panels and squares. "You can really indulge your senses with this surface," says Piera Marotto of Forbo Floor­ ing. "There arc so many options at your fingertips." In the kitchen, islands or bars can be surrounded by color that will really set them apart from the rest of the room. You can also use a color change to separate the kitchen from an adjoining dining room or great room. "You can make the room ap­ pear larger by using light colors and simple patterns, or choose a busy pattern and darker colors to make the room feel cozier. If you want the patterns to be the focal point of the room, you can install zig zags of alternating colors, or even checkerboards," says Marotto. For people who don't want to deal with glue and messy cleanup, Marmoleum is now available in casy-to-install click panels and squares. The panels simply lock into place with a tongue and groove system. Each panel is 12 inches wide and 36 inches long. They can be combined with the 12-inch by 12-inch squares for a wide variety of patterns and color combinations. Since no glue is BENNETT REALTY, Inc. 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There arc no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. ML Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. • Closing costs arc the same as a loan without a government guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. 11" you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. 1006 S. Jefferson Ave., Wesl Jefferson. NC 28694 www.NCMTNREALTY.com Email: bnnttrealty@>skybcst.com "Put Your Trust In Number One" Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Onfu^i our NEW MODEL, #970. JUST LISTED! - One of Ashe County's lines! bldg. tracts $49,900. Tremendous views overlooking the New River, attractive up-scale neighborhood, gently rolling topo, all cleared w/great bldg. site. Located in New River Landing. "The Jefferson", #918. STAGGS CREEK AREA - Charming 3BR/2BA doublewide in excellent condition. Offers private country setting with pastoral views, brick foundation, wrap-around deck, paved drive and much more. $79,900. #946. BIG SPRINGS AREA - Beautiful all wooded 22+ acre parcel with large trout pond. $147,900. Ultimate seclusion among the mature hardwoods and numerous bldg. sites. More land available! Business 336-246-2664 #968. NEW LISTING I- Beautiful 43.54 acres with grapevine yard in progress. $498,000. Land offers gently rolling topo, mostly cleared with fantastic views into Virginia & Beech Mtn in Avery County. Numerous springs, pond site & bldg. sites. Musi see to appreciate! located at 589 South Main Street in Jefferson! INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED Estate for Your World 03 ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity MLS (On the 4 lane between the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson) We're open from 9:00am to 5:00pm weekdays and on Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Structures in quiet neighborhood, w/excellcnt views of the mountains. Home will feature open living/dining & kitchen. FP. 3BR/3BA, vaulted ceilings, full finished basement, porch and deck. 132004. BIG TREE - This custom built. 3BR/2-1/2BA, contractor's home is in a great location! Upgrades every­ where! Custom kitchen w/granitc & tile. 3 fireplaces, crown moulding, high ceilings, large dining area, unfinished bonus room over garage, porches, deck. $350,000. & beautiful landscaping. $388,000. 132056. PERFECT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE - This home features 2 master suites, fireplace, 2 kitchens, 132048. CHARMING OLD FARMHOUSE - in eastern Ashe County. Home is livable, but would make a great fixer-upper project. 2BR/1BA, mountain spring water, home w/numerous additions. Large 4-car detached garage could easily convert into horse office that could be another bedroom. 1 car garage, picnic area, covered gazebo, large deck, covered porch & numerous barn. Land nearly cleared. #953. BIG WINDFALL! 5 tracts with long range views. 10 to 14+ acres. Priced $35,000 fruit trees. Vacation or year round living! $225,500. SEE US....BEFORE YOU BUY OR BUILD! / We're Full Service Home Builders and provide FULL turnkey services / We have over 200 home plans to choose from, including; Ranches, Cape Cods, Bonus Ranches, 2-Story Colonials and Rustic Mountain Vacation Cottages Come by today and pick up your coupon for added savings if you build before December 31, 2005. Smith Main Stive I Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 Office: 336-846-1346 Fax: 336-846-1329 E-mail: Homes@skybest.com Web: RiverchascHomes.com a ET US ASSIST YOU! AS AN EXCLUSIVE.. HIIVF.R'S AGENT NO FEES!! WE SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY!! PARKWAY PROPERTIES IPJ M L S 13290 Hwy 221 South • Fleetwood, NC Phone: 336-877-9696 • Cell: 336-977-0467 >b(ftparkway-propcrlics.com * www.parkway-propcrt.cs.com #903. CRESTON AREA! - 30.2 acres with long frontage on the Tennessee border. All wooded with stream, springs & long range views' $89,900. LAND LISTINGS: 132415. NEW CONSTRUCTION New, white cedar, log home by Colonial #911. ONE OF ASHE COUNTY'S BEST Bl'YS! - Only a few minutes out of Jefferson. Nice 4BR/I.5BA brick & frame home w/complete 1BR/1BA apt. on bsmt. level. Enclosed pool & more. Onlv $135,000. #881. JUST OUT OF LANSING! Charming 7.73 acre horse farm for only $179,900. Offers beautiful 100 year old farm house with 10' ceilings. 5BR/1BA. formal dining room and fireplace. Horse bam. stream and more! #919. FLEETWOOD AREA- 3.2 acre mini farm, only $149,900. 3BR/2BA, DW mobile spring house & cellar. Situated on 3.745 acres pasture & timber land. $89,900. to $52,500. #936. CRUMPLER. 1.17 acres. Paved road frontage, well on property, stream, mobile homes permitted. $22,000. This Is only a few of our select listings. Call our office for a complete list of homes, farms, acreage & river front parcels. Website: www.ncmtnrealty.com email: bnnttrealty@skybest.com Main Street Discount •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quilts & Shams lo match •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM 150002. PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY - This adorable old farmhouse features 2BRJI BA & offers 132047. LOG HOME AT Bit; TREE - This beautiful home features over 3000 square feel of heated living space, upstairs area which has served as artist studio. Two other outbuildings on property have served as artist studios, as well. This getaway also features 26.7 acres, spring & mountain spring. Property also includes wraparound porch, deck & root cellar. $147,500. large rooms, 3BRA4BA. whirlpool tub. walk-in closets, pantry, exposed beams, wood interior, stone FP & hearth, all wood flooring, a large basement w/2 car garage and workshop. Home. also, features fantastic long range views and over 1400 square feet of covered porches and deck. Must see this one of a Land Listings: kind home! $499,500. 132075. 12.519 ON OLD HIGHWAY 16 - Excellent wooded tract just north of Crumpler Road to top is graded, mature mixed-hardwoods abound, several excellent building sites. Owners to restrict property to maximum of four home sites, no manufactured or modular housing permitted. $129,900. 132172. LOT #30 THE SHIRE AT PHOENIX MOUNTAIN - Mountain plateau lot (0.5 acre) in limited development atop Phoenix Mountain! Gated & restricted, community water, high elevation living w/spcctacular views all around. $140,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR W EBSITE At www.c21 hcritagcrcally.com �Page 4B Friday, August 5,2005 Jefferson Post tfessage-Go-ftound Directions: Start ng with the letter "D," write every olher letter written arpund the picture on the lines below. The result will be a famous proverb R N D P O U Y T U O W F D F O U l > It's school time again! Vou may feel a little nervous or z O N H < even scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new 5 friends, and maybe even a new school. To help battle the butterflies fluttering in your m o N o day. Lots of kids feel pressure to buy a new outfit for the start of the school year, but the real trick is just be comfortable. Wear your favorite jeans or that funky T-shirt > r < h- stomach, it might help to bring a favorite pencil or wear a special outfit on the first -4 c C_ you got on vacation this summer. Every time you look down at the shirt, it's a o > o £ guaranteed smile. If your school requires thaf you wear a uniform, wear your favorite watch or bracelet - or something else that you like. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick around for a little while. You can beat the back to school blues by knowing what to expect. -» —> a? "» •«» - "i» •>» - O D s H z I he lirst day. most teachers kick off the school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the cool stuff you'll be doing during the year. Some teachers may O s < > il- > 3 CO even give you a chance to tell something about yourself or even share with the class, 0 S some exciting things that you did during the summer. So buckle up, study hard and n 0 0 A A 8 l X V n H W M 8 M a 0 i b DO have a successful year! Word Search - Find the words in t h e w o r d Search below . The w ords a r e : apple. 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P n Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 336-246-3367 127 Beaver Creek School Road • Wcsl Jefferson MA rnv �JEFFERSON TOST FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 PAGE 5D FARM NEWS Late summer and early fall alternative agriculture events Photo courtesy of Miles Tager Paul Hodgson, of Hodgson Farms in the Buffalo Community, breeds, raises and trains quarterhorses. In this photo, he is working with a young filly from mother Poppy. USDA extends deadline for nominations Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has announced that USDA is extending the deadline to nominate eligible candidates to serve on USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees to Aug. 15. The nomination deadline was scheduled for Aug. 1. "Our goal is to have as many eligible candidates nominated to serve on FSA county committees as possible, especially minorities and women,"said Johanns. "This two-week extension will give USDA personnel, communitybased groups, farmer organizations and others more time to continue their outreach efforts so FSA county committees can truly reflect America's agricultural landscape." Committees apply their judgment and knowledge to make decisions on county commodity pricesupport loan eligibility, establishment of allotments and yields, conservation programs, disaster programs, employment and other farm program-related issues. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate. In addition, eligible candidates can be nominated by community-based and other organizations in the county where the election is being held before the close of the nomination period, especially groups representing socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. Nominations and elections are open to all eligible candidates and voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,, age, sex, marital status or disability. The nomination form (FSA669A) is available at USDA Service Centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ pas/publications/elections. Producers should keep in mind several important dates regarding the upcoming county committee elections. Producers can request, fill out and submit nomination forms up to Aug. 15. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters by Nov. 4. The deadline to return ballots is Dec. 5. Elected committee members and alternates take office on Jan. 1, 2006. For more information about FSA . county committees, visit a local USDA Service Center or go online at: http://www.fsa. usda.gov/pas/publications/ elections. Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for August 1, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Price Range Goats 27.50 - 59.00 Cow/Calf pairs by the Head Thursday, August 11 - Founding meeting of the NC Mushroom Growers' Association Many of you who have begun growing and selling shiitake mushrooms and other delica­ cies of the mycological world have hoped for a growers association. Now your wish is coming true. There is an ini­ tial NC Mushroom Growers' Association Meeting sched­ uled for Thursday, August 11 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405. The 'agenda for the meeting includes: creat­ ing an association mission statement, defining asso­ ciation marketing functions, drafting association bylaws and soliciting mushroom growers to serve on the asso­ ciation board. Please register by August 5 with Ms. Linda McCain at lmccain@ncat.edu or by phone at 336-334-7957, ext. 2107. Thursday, August 18 - UMRS Alternative Crops Field Day at Laurel Springs Now that tobacco buyout is under way and many growers have stopped growing that crop, the need for viable alter­ natives that will keep our mountain farmland produc­ tive and profitable is greater than ever. The Cooperative Extension and Upper Mountain Research Station will host an Alternative Crop Field Day to highlight several promising crops for our region. It will be a chance for growers to visit with researchers and extension staff working on several small-fruit and alter­ native crop research projects currently underway at UMRS. Highlights will include ses­ sions on organic vegetable rotations, blueberry research, primocane-fruiting raspber­ ries, shiitake mushroom production, and strawberry plasticulture. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. A lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. The field day is free and open to all growers and members of the public. For more infor­ mation, call NC Cooperative Extension at 336-219-2650. Saturday, August 20, 4 p.m. - Field Day on Pest and Beneficial Insect Scouting for Vegetable Production Many of you know that growing organic vegetables is an exercise in applied ecol­ ogy as much as it is an effort at production and profit. One must enhance environmen­ tal conditions in and around the field to favor beneficial predators, allowing them to control the pests that would otherwise plague us. At ASU's Agroecology Teaching Farm in Valle Crucis, there has been a concerted effort to grow "farmscape" plants - those that produce nectar in their flow­ ers to feed beneficial preda­ tors. This field day, brought to you jointly by the High Country Chapter of CFSA, NC Cooperative Extension, Symbiont Biological Pest Management Company, and ASU's Agroecology Program, will provide a hands-on oppor­ tunity to learn about common farm and garden pests, the beneficial predators which eat them, and the farmscape plant habitat which the predators require to survive. Teachers include Dr. Richard McDonald - a world renowned expert on farmscaping and entomology, Christof den Biggelaar - the leader of ASU's Agroecology Program, and other CFSA and Cooperative Extension personnel. The workshop is free to CFSA members and $5 for non-members. A potluck dinner will follow at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. Please bring a dish to share if you can. For more informa­ tion, call Richard Boylan at Watauga County Extension Office at 828-264-3061. N.C.'s first...Goat and Sheep Producers Roundup - Raleigh Mark your calendar for August 23 and 24 to attend an educational roundup of sheep and goat producers in Raleigh, NC at the Wake Commons Conference Cneter and historic Oakwood Farm. Goat and sheep producers in the southest don't want to miss this opportunity to have an educational gathering of producers to share and learn more about the latest issues related to the dairy and meat goat and sheep industry. Well known experts around the United States will be pres­ ent to address many topics of interest to the sheep and goat producer. Monday, August 15 is the pre-registration deadline for this event. The pre-registration cost is $75 for the first family member and $50 for each additional member. This fee includes two lunches and one dinner meal along with a copy of the proceedings. Registraion is limited to the first 275 participatnts. For event information and to reg­ ister online, go to www.ces. ncsu.edu/roundupl or register by sending a check payable to NC Cooperative Extension, Attn:Goat and Sheep Roundup 1,103 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC 27549. For information about trade show display spaces, contact Sam Groce at 919-542-8202 or email sam_groce@ncsu. edu. The 4th Annual National Small Farm Conference in Greensboro will be held October 16-19, 2005 at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel/ Koury Convention Center at Four Seasons in Greensboro, NC. This year's conference will be "Enhancing Opportunities for Small Farmers and Ranchers". Co-hosted by North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina State University, the conference will include four general sessions, six confer­ ence tracks, poster presenta­ tions, exhibit displays, and educational tours. The confer­ ence tracks are: alternative enterprises, marketing, risk management, bridging gaps in programs and services, organic agriculture, and pro­ fessional/program develop­ ment. This conference will pro­ vide a forum to: develop strat­ egies to maximize existing resources for the prosperity of small farmers and ranch­ ers; enhance the ability of producers to maximize mar­ keting opportunities; provide an effective and adequate income safety net for small farmers and ranchers; devel­ op and strengthen programs to meet small farm specific needs; enhance the develpment and use of risk manage­ ment tools; promote size spe­ cific rather than scale neutral technology; provide support for agricultural research, edu­ cation, and outreach and pro­ Your wireless phone just got smarter! 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Kyocera SoHo 520.00 - 520.00 Heifers by the Head 620.00 - 620.00 Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows 800 - 895 900 - 995 1000 - 1095 1100 -1195 1200 - 1295 1300 - 1395 1500 - 1595 38.00 48.00 30.00 57.00 21.00 54.50 48.50 51.50 43.50 • 53.00 45.00 • 48.50 56.00 • 56.00 Steers Steers Steers 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 89.00 • 107.00 70.00 • 106.00 90.00 • 90.00 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 100 - 195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls 100 - 195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 1400 - 1495 1500 - 1595 1600 - 1695 136.00 -136.00 92.00 - 92.00 70.00 - 121.00 86.00 - 119.00 82.00 - 99.00 70.00 - 96.50 132.00 -132.00 94.00 - 128.00 75.00 - 118.00 65.00 - 121.00 90.50 - 109.00 89.50 - 94.00 70.00- 88.00 59.00 - 76.00 64.00 - 64.00 66.00 - 66.00 63.50 - 63.50 $19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Town of Jefferson, NC Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Jefferson Town Board at the Town Hall on the 22nd day of August, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.. for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment is as follows: mote programs designed to maximize results and empha­ size measurable outcomes. Target Audience This is a train-the-trainer conference designed to enhance economic opportuni­ ties and the quality of life of small farmers and ranchers. Target audiences for this con­ ference include: state special­ ists county agents, small farm program state contacts, exten­ sion/outreach specialist, edu­ cators and researchers from land-grant and other educa­ tional organizations, mem­ bers of state departments of agriculture, representatives of community and faith-based organizations, foundations, small farm advisors, horti­ culturists, and other profes­ sionals involved in training and assisting small farmers, ranchers and farm workers. For more information, visit http://www.csrees.usda.gov/ nea/ag_systems/in_focus/ smallfarms_if_conferences. html. for .i limited lune while supplies last Color screen with external caller ID Customizable faceplates Speakerphone Enhanced text messaging LG 5550 $59 Voice Command & Driving Mode Speaker Phone Rczonc from RA-8 Residential/Agriculture to Highway Business the property owned by: County of Ashe David Dcsautcls Connie White Tax Parcel #09263001-378 at 410 McConnell St. Tax Parcel #09263001-379 at 434 McConnell St. Tax Parcel #09263001-426 at 442 McConnell St. The public is urged to be present for this important meeting. A copy of the proposed ordinance and map arc on file in the Clerk's Office for inspection by all interested citizens. Meredith Ballou, Town Clerk Advanced Messaging Features ,f m Innovative External OEL Display New towers now in Lcmly Hill • Iclelwild Road • Laurel Springs Carolina West ^-Wireless www.carolinawest.com • 800-235-5007 West lefferson 1447 Mt. lefferson Road 336-219-0001 Skyline Telephone West lefferson 336-877-1350 Agents T&DSatellite ) Satell Tonv Lyall 336-846-3601 irtid ixi (uglified i.ilr plan Certain re-lrif tions apply Atk lot details �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) Local Ladies looking for summer homes or oflices to clean in the PM hours. Reasonable Rates and References upon request. Please call 336-977-4662 and leave a message. STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 100-General Services 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street .Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (Position #743-40-2457) Open until filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare. Watauga County Service Provision Unit. Duties: intensive outpatient therapy provided in the home or community for Mail orders should be children and families. sent with payment to: Monday-Friday, flexible daytime hours with a Classified Advertising need for some The Jefferson Post evenings and week­ PO Box 808 ends when necessary. West Jefferson, NC Requires Master's 28694 degree in Social Work with two years (We accept personal supervised social work check, Visa or experience. Salary Master Card) grade: (72) Typical hiring range Telephone: $41,028-$47,244. (336) 846-7164 Submit state Fax: application to: Watauga (336) 846-7165 Employment Security Commission. e-mail: 207 Winkler's Creek classified® Rd, Boone NC. jeftersonposl.com Criminal records check Web: www.jeffersonpost.com and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE 30-Special Notices DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preterences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, tinanclal status or national origin Includes children un der the age ot A6 living with parents or legal custodians. pregnant women & people , securing custody ot chll dren under 18. This news paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain ot discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found FOUND Pedigreed brownishblack 1 1/2-2 year old lovable/loving female cat strayed to my home Call 336-372-2468 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 NCiM has immediate need for people to work weekends in local grocery stores sampling products to consumers. Call (800) 747-9582. Ext. 175 or visit www.ncim.com and click on Demonstrators Needed. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jetlerson Ave. West Jefferson 140-Help Wanted Immediate opening for full and part time appointment setter. Job includes setting appointments for out­ side sales division. All leads furnished no cold calling. Full time 8:305pm and 1-9pm, parttime hours flexible. Please call 1-800-2226335 ext. 1660 Immediate openings for FULL-TIME. Inside and Outside sales representatives. Exciting atmosphere and competitive wages. All leads furnished-No cold calling. Sales experience preferred but will train. Call (828)-264-6198 ext. 1660 or fax resume' to (828) 264-7926. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE ALLEGHANY HOSPICE High Country Health Care - Hospice has an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse to serve Alleghany County. Full time/part time negotiable. Applicants must have a current NC RN License and a minimum of one year of nursing experience. Applicant should have excellent assessment skills, good time management, and the ability to work independently. Must be a team player and self-motivated. Reliable transportation required. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden High Country Health Care System 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B Boone, NC 28607 Fax: (828)264-9154 Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 RN/LPN Position Available 3-11 Shift Medical/Dental Benefits Finishing & Frame Carpenter. Drivers License & Transporation Required. Call 336-667-8127 Applications available at front desk. Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 Hab Tech Needed lor Cap Work. 20-40 hours per week $9 -$11 per hour depending on experience. Please contact Mark or Patrick at (336)372-5313 or (336)657-2060 Immediate opening for a part time advertising position. Applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Position includes but not limited to coordinating marketing for dealers, advising dealers on marketing strategies, placing ad's for national company. Pay negotiable. Call (828) 264-6198 Ext. 1660 RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 Wait Staff. No Evenings. Glendale Springs Cafe. Leave Message. 336-982-4818 Look For The Valassis Coupon Book Arriving In The Jefferson Post Next Week! There's savings on many national brands, including: 7 UP Plus, Diet 7 UP, Diet W, A& Diet Canada Dry, Diet Dr Pepper, Diet Sunkist Adidas Men's Products by Coty Ball Canning Products Dannon Vc*/< ass/s. 140-Help Wanted PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I (Position # 743-180153) Part Time hourly time limited 40 hrs a week position with New River Behavioral HealthCare LME, work base Watauga County. Primary duties consist of new hire process including 1 9's, back­ ground checks, DMV report, drug screenings, DOL status determinations, oversight orientation/training, new hire reports, establishment of personnel records, monitoring of performance evaluations, plus processing personnel action forms and assisting with other HR duties as directed. Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 Minimum requirements: High school diploma and four years clerical experience with one-year in personnel or equivalent education and experience. Must be skilled in computer technology, communications, and data entry. Salary grade (63)/Typical hiring range $13.24$15.77. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone, NC 28607. Open until filled. Criminal records check and preemployment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE Seeking people willing to share memories or knowledge of Appalachian Doctors between 1918-1945. $20 per hour, email david.patteson @ richmond.edu or Call David @ 804-586-7689 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale Husquarna Kawasaki FC 400 V Over Head Valve 38 in Mowing Deck Electric Pto New Battery, 6 speed Call Joe 336-982-2674 235-Christmas Trees Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 250-Furniture 260-Garage/Yard Sales GARAGE SALE SAT, AUG 6 7:30 UNTIL First time in 2 years. Lots of different things. LOCATION Behind St Mary's Church In Beaver Creek For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales BASEMENT/YARD SALE SAT. AUG 6TH 7AM UNTIL Adult & children's clothes (most $1 or less), Tools, Exercise Bike, Fluorescent Lights, Various house­ hold & other items. LOCATION Hwy 16N-Turn left on-i to Shatley Springs Rd, Left onto Shelter Baptist Church Rd. left onto Flat Rock Rd- follow signs. Or from Old Hwy 16-turn onto Shelter Baptist Church Rd & follow signs. GARAGE SALE FRIDAY ONLY AUGUST 5TH 7AM UNTIL What-nots, boys clothes size 6-7, infant boy clothes up to 12 months, furniture, womens & girls clothes, toys and much more LOCATION Take old Hwy 16 to Blevins Store and Sub Shop.Turn rt on Deep Ford Road. Go 2 1/2 miles to Jone's Body Shop turn rt on­ to Garfield McNeil Dr. Sale at the top of hillgray trailer with black shutters. Signs will be posted. GARAGE SALE SAT AUG 6TH Full quilts $30, Baby quilts $10, glassware, housewares, curtains/bedspreads LOCATION 202 Vallyview.Drive Jefferson HUGE YARD SALE AUG. 6 SAM RAIN OR SHINE LOCATION 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALE-3 FAMILIES SAT. AUG 6TH @ 7:30 AM Infant-toddler girls clothing, wooden baby cribs, 2 wooden rock­ ing horses, curtainsbedspreads. ladies clothing, housewares, all priced to GO! LOCATION At the homes of Dot McNeill & Beth Shelton on Knollview Drive In Jefferson 123 Gentry St. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE SAT, AUG 6TH 7AM-12 PM RAIN OR SHINE! Lots of everything!! Tools, toys, books, clothing, canning jars, etc... Stop by and take a look. LOCATION Widner Construction Company Building 787 Ray Taylor Rd across from Ashe Services for the Agng MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. AUG 6 7:30-2:00 Baby clothes and toys, glassware, household items. Nascar racing items, 5 in. TV/AM-FM radio, telescope, Pet porter, Nic-Nacs, lawnmower, pressure washer, pictures, free camper top and much, much more. LOCATION 724 Buck Mtn. Circle West Jefferson YARD SALE KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each —YARD SALE SAT, AUG 6TH 7 AM UNTIL LOCATION Lansing Fire Dept. Sponsoredby Helton Methodist Charge UMW. Proceeds go to county charities, nee­ dy families, student scholarships 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady. Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call tor description 336-977-9459 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 310-Musical m-jM.' rtk«a JLW [*R9 We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats, 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson 340-Sporting Goads & Equipment Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ 370-Cars/Vans for Sale Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 330-Pets Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information . Sports Card Collection: Buy Or Swap Great Deal, Like New Made By SofttLlbS; Portable. Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 For Sale: Registered 300Miscellaneous 350-Wanted to 300Miscellaneous v. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE NO KXFKNIKNCK NKCES&ARY FULL a PART-TIM* CLASSES COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE Sf * rv •» iHBBfejJ Yard Sale - Saturday August 6th Lansing Fire Department 7:00 am - Until? Sponsored by Helton Methodist Charge UMW Proceeds go to County Charities, Needy Families & Student Scholarships nitmun MICTION Sat. August 6, 2005 - 9:30 am Greenfield Campground Store 1795 Mt. Jefferson Rd. • West Jefferson, NC Selling for Mrs. Laurie Greene - Administrator For The Estate Of Mary J. Day (Deceased) 5'x9' 1/2' 48 Star Flag (excellent Condition) Mahogany Dresser w/Mirror-Old Secretary Desk-Floor Lamps-Antique Table Lamps-Up­ holstered Glider Rockers w/Matching Footstools-Adjustable, Electric Twin Size Beds-Oak Dresser w/Mirror-Lots Of Desks and Chairs, Oak etc.Some w/Glass Tops-Bookcases-Televisions-VCR's-Old Tabletop Singer Sewing Machine w/Case-Kirby Vacuum Cleaner-Red Radio Jet Wagon-Music Books-Sheet Music-Costume Jewelry-Apple Computer Monitor and Keyboard-Epson Printer-Epson Color Cartridges-Pierre Cardin Napkins-Noritake Collector Plates-Big Collection Etched Champagne Glasses-Large Collection of Shdt Glasses-Hand Blown Crystal-Praying Hands Bookends-Faberware Cookware (Some New)Revere Ware Copper Bottom Pots and Pans-Presser Cookers-HullHall-Fireking-Nice Sets of Wooden Salad Bowls-Wooden Canister Set w/Roosters-Other Small Wooden Boxes-Metal File Boxes-Large Collection of Milk Glass, Lamps, Vases. etc.-Bohemia Crystal-Califor­ nia Pottery-Pfaltzgraff-Old Thermos w/Cork Stopper-Metal 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet w/Key-Ruby Red Glass-3/8" Rockwell Single Speed Drill-Assorted Lawn and Garden Tools-Small Tools-Plus A Few Select Consignment Items-Early 20th Century Crocheted Picture of George Washington (Framed)-Belleek Daisy Pattern Cookie Jar-Book­ case-Desks-Wooden Rocking Chairs-Wicker Love Seat-Coffee Tables and End Tables-Pocket Watch-And Much-Much More--*This is still only a partial listing, Stuff is still coming In. Terms: Cash or Good Check- 5% Buyers Premium-Auctioneer is not responsible for any discrepancies or inaccuracies in advertising or for any additions or deletions-Not responsible for accidents. Virginia-Carolina Auction Co. 9993 Hwy. 16N. • Grassy Creek, NC Auctioneer: WJ Rutherford NCAL #6925 PH: 336-384-4200 "Announcements made day of sale lake precedence over all printed material Wilkes Community College Institutional Research, Planning and JOB PLACEMENT ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE, VA Effectiveness Officer For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6421 1-800-334-1203 ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, Aug. 13,9:00 a.m. DIRECTIONS: FROM WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. (Ashe Co.) Take Hwy 88 W Approx 12.5 Mi and Turn Right on Big Laurel Rd (At Wood's Grocery) Toward Mtn. City TENN. Go 1.5 mi to Auction at House #1648 (Beside the old J.T. Pennington Store). Signs Posted. SALE HELD RAIN or SHINE to Settle Estate of ANCIL PENNINGTON GRAHAM. (Deceased) ANTIQUE, OLD ETC.: Handmade Cherry 4 Drawer Chest w/ 2 Hat Boxes. Oak Showcases from the Old Store, SELLERS EXT. Enamel Top Table & 4 Chairs, SELLERS Kitchen Cabinet w/ Flour Bin, Oak Wash Stand w/ Towel Bar. Floor Safe w/ orig. Ornate Decoration. Oak Slant Front Desk, DUNCAN PHYFE Wall Tables w/ Claw Feet, Pressed Back Rocker, 6 Leg Parlor Table, Mahog. DUNCAN PHYFE Dining Table w/ 4 Chairs. Mahog. Bow Front Server, 2 Mahog. Corner Cabinets, Mahog. Night Stand. Several Lamps(lnc. Bureau Lamps w/ Prisms). Mahog. Cof­ fee & End Tables. Ornate Dresser Base, Rocker w/ 2 Matching Chairs, Magazing Tables. Woven Coverlets, Reverse Painting, Lot of Glassware (Iris. & Herring., Pink & Green Depression, Cobalt, Crystal, Opalescent. Fenton, Milk Glass. Jadite. Glass Slippers. Carnival, I.G., Cake Plates. Colored Glass, etc. ), Dressing Vanity w/ Folding Mirrors, Mantle & Wall Mirrors, Lot of China, 5 pc. Maple Bedroom Suit w/ Bee Hive Poster Bed. CARRARA Marble Base Lamps from Italy, Iron Early Tea Kettle, Iron Skillets & Cornbread Pans. Doilies & Embroidery & Linens, McCOY Items. Cowbells, Kerosene Lamps, Alum, Dish pans etc., 39 Jewel BENRUS Man's Watch. Wall Pockets, Ladderback Chairs, Brass & Metal Wash Boards, Iron Shoe Last Set. Blue Jars Inc. #13,1/2 Pint & Other Jars, Sm. HUMPTY DUMPTY Rug, Misc. Tables, Oak Center Table, Kidney Dressing Table, Quilts. Nail Kegs, Gone With the Wind Type Elect. Lamp, 1937 & 38 Art Books. Mr. Peanut Items, Collectibles. Handmade Play Pen, Hanging ALLADIN Kerosene Lamp. - THIS LIST IS ONLY PARTIAL. HOUSEHOLD ETC.: ESTEY Piano w/ Bench, Like New Sofa & Loveseat, Color TV's, Kitchen Table w/ 4 chairs, 4 pc. Walnut Bedroom Suit, Oak Cabinet w/ Bevel Glass Door. Automatic Washer & Dryer, Refrigerator, Chests of Drawers. Utility Cabinets. Microwaves, Lots of Cookware. Sm. Appliances. File Cabinets, Like New RAINBOW Vacuum, Sofas & Recliner. Oak Entertainment Center. NORDIC TRACK ACHIEVER. Items From Both Kitchens. Lot of New Towels etc.. Lot of Bedding. Wrought Iron Patio Set, Invalid Items. Beautiful Area Rugs. Maple Twin Bed & Chest of Drawers, Console SINGER Sewing Machine. RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ('50s & '60s), Bookcase, Brass Fireplace Set, Mahog. Twin Size Bed, Material & Sewing Items. Pictures. Dehumidifier. Cameras, Folding Wheel Chair. Books. VCR. Records. Chairs. LOTS MORE. STORE MERCH. & TOOLS. ETC.: FAIRBANKS Floor Scales. Wood Shelving Units & Check Out Counter. KERN'S BREAD Door Sign, QUEEN BESS MILK Clocks, Shoe Lace Display Unit w/ Lot of Cards, Wood Planes (Inc. STANLEY 8-c 24" in Orig. Box). 1907 PRINCE ALBERT TINS, GRAPETTE CAN, Halloween Costumes, New Electric Fencer. Brass Knob Hames, Tobacco Knives, Draw knife, Peavey. Drink & Milk Crates. Reamers In Boxes. T0R0 Lawn Mower. Garden Tiller, Ladders, Bench Grinder. Chain Saw, Cross Cut Saw, FORD Wrenches. Hand Tobacco Setter. Wooden Farm Sled, Too Many Antique & Other Tools to List New Hand Truck. Hardware. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE AN ALL DAY AUCTION. 1997 BUICK LE SABRE-4Dr. • V-6 - New Tires - 25,919 Actual Miles - Like New. Announcements At Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material BRING A CHAIR - NO BUYERS PREMIUM - FOOD AVAILABLE COL. ELBERT GRAYBEAL 401 E. Buck Mountain St. • West Jefferson, NC 28694 N.C.A.L. #1358 • Residence Phone (336) 846-7209 • Cell Phone 977-0266 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Condo For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 460-Mobile Homes for Rent Westview Terrace Apartments - on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Call (336) 2464757. Rental Assis­ tance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. NEED TO MOVE? WANT TO MOVE? WE HAVE RENTAL HOMES READY TO MOVE IN! Spacious 4BR/2.5 BA home near Jefferson, $1000/month. Gor­ geous 3BR/2BA home near Jefferson with views of Jefferson Landing, $850/month. 3BR/2BA, 14* x 68' sin­ gle wide near Lansing, $350/month. 1BR/1BA apartment between the towns, $325/month. 2BR/1 BA apartment in West Jefferson, $375/month. Nice 3BR/1BA home just outside of West Jeffer­ son $525/month. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2BR/1BA Mobile Home. 3 Miles North of Jefferson. New Hwy 16. No Pets. 846-7674/ or Cell 877-6872. WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR MOBILE HOME House for Rent Brick-Two Story house in W.J. Town. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen,dining room, and living room. Hardwood floors throughout. New • counter tops and appliances. $700 per month. Please call 336-846-5601 For rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agreement required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext. 7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10p.m. Sail* Hae-, 3BR/2BA DBLWDE MH. Quiet, Secluded Set­ ting. 3 Miles to WJ & Wal-Mart. $700/mo with 1 mo. Deposit & References. Available after July 4, W/D. 877-4480 or 977-3835 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse FSBO 4Br/2Ba Log Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Cabin on 1/2 acre, near West Jefferson off of Hwy 163. Ready to move into. Full basement with washer/dryer. Living/Dining Combo with large stone fireplace. 2 covered porches, with deck. Beautiful Views. $150,000. Call 336-246-6205 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC Jefferson-Sunnyside Park 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower Floor-Rumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat. .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Stop Paying Rent, FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 "Where looking old, looks good" www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 LAND FOR SALE: nsr at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. Let our Classified Ads go to work for You! Call us at 846-7164 Bare Knob Rd, S29K, 1195-Legals call 256-694-3261 "First in Quailty, Sales, Service and Selection." NOTICE TO CREDITORS PRICED TO SELL! Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. 10.94 Acres off Old Hwy 16 in Wilbar. Already has well. Nice views, Septic permit. $59,900 Call Stacie Taylor, Blair and Ward. 336-401-1256 No Credit, Limited 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edgar Worth Long, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed PO Box 521, West Jefferson, NC 29694 on or before the 24th day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of July, 2005. David Long, Executor for the Estate of Edgar Worth Long (Aroum JR S/lonte S/ndntHttmeni M, SpeT"9 # Dry wall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 Hlflork- Downtown Wot JcflVrmii. NC. I • to s. jeflmon Ait. Vjfca n»»« 10-6 •Fn-.t 10-7'S.m IS BlueMoon Graphx 2.8 acres, Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Family owned mui operated! 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Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 1195-Legals 545-Reai Estate For Sale 1195-Legals 1195-Legais 1195-Legals STATE of NORTH CAROLINA 2806,5961Q5-SP-52 Address of property: 1049 Glenn King Road, Lansing NC 28643 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE COUNTY of ASHE TRUSTEES FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROPERTY Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Frankie Anderson, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed, do Jimmy D. Reeves, Drawer UNDER AND BY VIR­ TUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Harold G. Greer and Katrina M. Greer, his wife, dated September 8, 1997 and recorded on Septem­ ber 12, 1997 in Book 223 at Page 1923 in the Office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina: and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Ashe County Court­ house, in Jefferson, North Carolina on PLLC, P.O. 67, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694, on or before the 29th day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 21st day of July, 2005. Carol A Miller NOTICE TO CREDITORS Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 10:00AM that parcel of land, in­ cluding improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Lansing, County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Having qualified as Administratix of the estate of Joyce Bauguess deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the under­ signed at 170A Calhoun Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 24th day of October, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. land described and conveyed to Harold G. Greer, et ux by deed dated 4/12/75, recorded in Book 0-5, Page 456, Ashe County. Bracel B. Roten Administratix for the estate of Joyce Bauguess WLNDANCER ENNELS This the 25th day of July, 2005. The real property here­ in above described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Elouine S. Ryan Knob 742 ' Round Ridge Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Date: July 14,2005 'Memorial WorftJi Excellent Care at Affordable Prices Q UALITY GRAVE MARKERS IS: GRASITE • MARBLE • BRONZE W E CLEAN, LETTER & REPAIR MONUMENTS! 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owncr for an in-honie consultation at Licensed by NC Dept of Agriculture .V Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr. KILBY & HURLEY Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication fates: 7/29; 8/5; 8/12; 8/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Mary E. Burgess, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 420 Sunset Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 31st day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of July. 2005. Sandra K. Chatman Administratrix for the Estate of Mary E. Burgess Kellam & Pettit, PA. Substitute Trusee By: W. J. Kellam. Jr Attorney *B(evins K Owner The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Execu­ tor of the Estate of William J. Ryan, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of October, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the undersigned. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole reme­ dy of the purchaser is the return of the depos­ it. Reasons of such Beginning on an iron inability to convey stake on the North include but are not side of a light pole limited to, the filing of a and running S. 73 W. bankruptcy petition 12 rods to a stake in prior to the sale and the Road No. 1519: reinstatement of the thence with the road loan without the knowl­ S. 63 1/2 E. 12 rods to edge of the Trustee(s). a stake in said road; If the validity of the sale thence N. 77 E. 5 rods is challenged by any to a stake in the road; party, the Trustee(s), in thence N. 32 E. 11 their sole discretion, if rods to a stake in the they believe the chal­ road; thence S. 85 W. lenge to have merit, 10 rods to the BEGIN­ may declare the sale to NING, containing 3/4 be void and return the acre, more or less. deposit. The purchas­ er will have no further And being the same remedy. This the 18th day of July, 2005. Lisa c!"jones NOTICE OF ELOUINE S. RYAN, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. RYAN Present Record Own­ ers: Harold Gene Greer a/k/a Harold G. Greer and Katrina M. Greer The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Own­ er and Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay evenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A308 (a)(1). Mountain Aire. Seafood & Steafhouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! 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FROM TEXAS TO NORTH CAROLINA Ar HUMAN POPULATIONS INCREASE, ALLIGATOR HABITATS ARE PECREASlNG, CAuSlNv MANY OF THE REPTILES TO AIOVE Qptcmk fnailA OUTDOOR TIPS INTO NElvHPORHOOPS, SWIMMING POOLS, PARK AREAS ANT SOLE COURSES 62 West's "Diamond VOU CAM KEEP YOUB JSc*' auCKET FLO^M6e jjFB1PPESEPVEff OR A CHILD'S INWERTUBE /jack AROUWP IT. .. * V DOWN 15, Five more than 5-Down 2. Four hundred less than 4-Across 3. One less than 4 Down 4 Five llmos 10-Down 5. 1 -Across plus 2-Down 7. Three hundred more than 11-Down 8 One moto than 6-Across 9 The last digit is the sum of the other digits 10. One-lourth of 8-Down 11. 15-Across plus 9-Down 12. 11-Across minus 8-Down 13. 9-Across plus 10-Down e xw.km >an s,-acm IM Salome's Stars Week of August 8 it with confidence, and look ARIES (March 21 to April for all the advantages it of­ 19) Avoid adding to the ten­ fers. Then decide what you'll sion around you. Even a do with what you find. well-meant reaction against VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ something you perceive as tember 22) Driving yourself unfair could be misunder­ too hard to get something stood. Let things calm down, done on a deadline you set and then talk about it. up can backfire. Ease into TAURUS (April 20 to a more realistic finish date, May 20) It's a good time for and add more breaks to your romance for unattached Bo- work schedule. vines, and a good time for re­ LIBRA (September 23 to inforcing the bonds between October 22) Your sense of hu­ partners. Children's needs mor can brighten any dark are important during the period, and your laughter latter part of the week. can dispel those gray clouds GEMINI (May 21 to June swirling around you. The 20) A compliment from a weekend presents a surpris­ surprising source sends you ing but welcome change. wafting way up into the SCORPIO (October 23 clouds, where -- sorry to say to November 21) Be careful — your view of what's go­ about the words you use, es­ ing on is obscured. Come on pecially in touchy situations. down and face some reality. The old Chinese saying that CANCER (June 21 to July the spoken word is silver, but 22) Even a family-loving the unspoken gold could well person like you can some­ apply here. times feel you're at the end SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ of the line with contentious ber 22 to December 21) Some kinfolk. But things can work facts could emerge to shed out. Remember that it's bet­ light on unresolved past ter to talk than walk. problems. What you learn LEO (July 23 to August might also help explain why 22) A job-related move might a once-warm relationship hold more positive surprises suddenly cooled down. than you'd expected. Go into CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don't let your pride get in the way of checking into what could be a great new opportunity. Get the facts first, and worry about procedure and proto­ col later. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A health problem in the family might have other relatives assum­ ing that, as before, you'll take over the health-care duties. Surprise them and insist they share in the caretaking. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A series of chang­ es can be unsettling, but in the long run, it can pay off with new perspectives on what you plan to do. Keep Notice of Adoption Of Schedule of Values for 2006 Revaluation The schedules, standards and rules to be used in appraising real property at its market value and use value for the 2006 revaluation have been adopted by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners and are available for public inspection in the Ashe County Assessor's office located in suite 2200 at the Ashe County Courthouse. t Any property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards, and rules are invalid may except to the order and appeal therefrom to the Property Tax Commission within 30 (thirty) days of the date when this notice was first published. Keith Little Ashe County Assessor your mind open to the pos­ sibilities that might well lie ahead. BORN THIS WEEK: You might be under a "royal" sign, but you have a wondei ful way of embracing ever} one as an equal. (c) 2005 King Feature Synd., Inc. Advertise your vehicles for sale in the Jefferson Post classifieds during our special Promotion! One Month (8 runs) for to 5 line All ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 hrnail: classitied@jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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With just municipal elec­ tions on the ballot this year, a majority of county voters will not even have the op­ portunity to cast ballots. Only those in the corporate limits of Jefferson, Lansing and West Jefferson will head to the polls on Nov. 1. Of those voters, only the people in West Jefferson will have a choice; in Jeffer­ son and Lansing, the candi­ dates are unopposed. When filing for the races closed Friday, here is who was running: Jefferson Incumbent aldermen Bluferd Eldreth, Mark Johnston and J. Max Yates are all seeking re-election, and are unopposed. Lansing Incumbent Mayor Jason Ring, who is serving the end of an unexpired term, has filed for re-election and is unopposed. In the aldermen races, the three unopposed candiSee Election, page 5 How con artists are robbing our people (First of a multi-part se­ ries) by Jim Thompson Editor Someone out there thinks you are a sucker. Think we're wrong? Check your e-mail. Odds are there are one or more Nigerian "419" scams there. Plus warn­ ings that your account (with a bank you've never heard of, or your own) is about to be suspended - unless you immediately send back your account information. Check your regular mail. There is a good chance you have one or more dubious to crooked offers there, including the exciting news that you have won millions - provided you send a few thousand along to cover "fees." "There is a sucker born every minute," observed Phineas T. Barnum, whose ca­ reer as a showman and circus impresario proved the point. Displaying everything from George Washington's nurse (a mere 140-some years old) to the stray sea monster, Bar­ num was a master of separat­ ing the suckers from small amounts of their money. Today's con artists, howev­ er, look for bigger scores than admission money. And in re­ cent months, they have been hitting Ashe County hard. Back in the old days when hoboes traveled the country, they had a secret code of sym­ bols that showed where there were kind people who might give you a dollar or a square meal - and ones who would call the police or fire a few spare rounds over your head. Con artists use similar tech­ niques to help each other find where to make money. Some­ how, Ashe County seems to have earned a spot on their list. One resident shared with us a typical scam of the day - which could have cost her $3,000. A regular sweep­ stakes participant, who has legitimately won a number of prizes in honest contests, she received what appeared to be a company check from a firm in Canada. The amount was $7,850. The letter was soon followed by a phone call from a man with a foreign accent, instructing her to deposit the check, then send her own check for $3,000 to a "negotia­ tor" who was supposedly han­ dling some lottery winnings. The check was from Fisker Inc. of Toronto, Canada, drawn on the Toronto Domin­ ion Bank's New York office. After consulting with friends and family members, the intended victim deposited the check - but did not send her $3,000. That was a good decision, because it was not long before the Fisker check came bouncing back to her, stamped with "fraud" checked by Toronto Dominion Bank. A check of Toronto phone books showed there is no "Fisker Inc." there - or anywhere else. That was a close call. "The worst case we have had," a local banker told us, "came through the Internet." The victim was told "a person needed help, and sent them between $7,000 and $8,000." As the fact it was all a scam became clear, the victim re­ ceived a second letter - this one from an alleged FBI agent, who just needed $3,000 of the victim's money to catch the crooks and recover the lost cash. He even included a picture of himself in his FBI See Fraud!, page 5 Photo by Linda Burchette Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers will host a singing and dinner on the grounds of Ashe County Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Dinner is free and everyone is invited to attend and participate. Singing by the shapes by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The sound is harmonic, melodic and very pleasing to the ear. The voices are a cappella, individual and fit­ ting together to form what is called Shape Note Singing. You can hear an example of this type of singing (and join in) on Sunday, Aug. 21 as the Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers host a singing and dinner on the grounds of the Ashe County Arts Center in West Jefferson. From 9:30 a.m. to approx­ imately 3:30 p.m., everyone is invited to attend free of charge a delightful day of in­ teresting and unique music using the William Walker Christian Harmony book for community singing. Sharon Kellam, instruc­ tor for the Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers with a studio at Riverview Com­ munity Center, will conduct a mini singing school the morning' of the event, and singing will continue in the afternoon. Kellam has been teaching in the county for nearly 10 years. She has taught at the Ashe County Arts Center, in the former Denny build­ ing, and in a small studio in the old West Jefferson Hotel. Her classes at Miss Sharon's Music Studio at Riverview Community Center now in­ clude private weekly lessons in voice, piano, hammered dulcimer, Appalachian dul­ cimer, clawhammer banjo and autoharp. A native of Guilford Coun­ ty, Kellam started teaching private music lessons at the former Music Town in Jef­ ferson in 1995 while she was living in Watauga County. She has become known for the unique a cappella shape note vocal performances of the group called Lost Prov­ inces. This is a fascinating, tra­ ditional style of singing us­ ing one's vocal capabilities, which Kellam says everyone has. "Everybody can sing if they can talk," she said. "It may be at different octaves and levels. Singing well de­ pends on the vocal strength of your muscles and how you use them." She remembers family members singing to each other about ordinary things rather than just mak­ ing a statement. And her job now is to help people find their singing voices, if they so choose, or perhaps learn to play an instrument that can be used to accompany a voice. She encourages play­ ing by ear as well as by note, because doing both broadens See Singers, page 5 West Jefferson seeks dollars to help end stormwater woes by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor West Jefferson experi­ enced flooding on July 29 when torrential rain show­ ers left the streets running with several inches of wa­ ter. According to two local businesspeople, some of that flooding was blamed on the new sidewalks. Mary Mclntyre, owner of the Sears building, and Sam Halsey, business operator, attended last Thursday's meeting of the West Jef­ ferson Board of Aldermen to complain about flooding in the Sears building. They both blamed the new side­ walks, saying the construc­ tion caused funneling of the water straight onto their property. Mclntyre said there was damage to the foundation of the building and erosion of the nearby creek banks, something that had never happened before the side­ walks were built. Halsey said he has been in business in town for 28 years and this was the first time he had come before the board with watei' damage caused by a storm. He said the new sidewalks are the cause of it. Town Manager Ken McFadyen said the town had flood­ ing problems everywhere that day, and town workers were out clearing drains in several areas because of the tremendous amount of rain. He said he had not been in­ formed of water damage in other areas, and that he and the town engineer would look at the situation. McFadyen also informed the board on the progress of a storm water drainage plan for the town that is be­ ing conducted in conjunction with Streetscape improve­ ments. He said an overall estimate is $4.2 million with the cost for Jefferson Avenue at approximately $931,000. In an interview on Mon­ day, McFadyen said the state does not require the town to have a storm water collec­ tion system, but the town recognizes the problem of drainage issues downtown and is looking into solutions. The storm water drains in the town are significantly undersized, he said, to han­ dle the runoff that occurs in heavy rain. Therefore, funds are being sought to replace the current system with larger lines and drains. The Rural Center provided a $20,000 grant to develop a master drainage plan with cost estimates. The plan in­ cludes Streetscape improve­ ments that could be made in conjunction with installing new lines and drains. This is a five-year plan, McFadyen said, based on se­ curing grants. Local funds will also need to be includ­ ed. Project PLAY reaches goal, will help disabled kids by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor By the fall of 2006, chil­ dren in . Ashe County will have a new playground and those in wheelchairs will be able to join in as they've nev­ er been able to before. West Jefferson Town Manager Ken McFadyen an­ nounced at last Thursday's board of aldermen meet­ ing that Project PLAY had reached its goal and plans will be underway on con­ struction and equipment. McFadyen said the town has received a $56,000 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant to help put the project over the top in fundraising. He said he had Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com clas8ified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com wanted to install the new playground equipment this summer, but the money can't be spent until October, so the town will wait until next spring to complete the proj­ ect. The PARTF funds com­ bine with donated funds from the Town of West Jef­ ferson, a grant through the Partnership for Children, Wal-Mart, and several fund­ raisers conducted by project organizers. The goal was to raise $100,000 to renovate and expand the town play­ ground behind Ashe County Public Library and make it accessible to wheelchairs. Project PLAY, which stands for Parks and Leisure for All Youth, would establish this first public inclusive play­ ground in the region. There are currently no playgrounds in the area that can accom­ modate disabled youngsters except for Ashe Develop­ mental Day School, which is exclusive for its students. The goal was to raise enough money to install equipment and a special rubberized sur­ face at the town playground to make the facility safe and enjoyable for disabled young­ sters as well as typically de­ veloping children. This project was the brainchild of Jodi Grubb, special education teacher at Ashe County Middle School, and Amanda Price, former Gallery to hold benefit auction River Rock Gallery in downtown West Jefferson will host a benefit silent auction on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. The auction will feature art­ work donated by local artists and businesses, and light hors d'euvres. The auction is being held to help West Jefferson resident Elizabeth Clarke raise money to pay for surgery that could help her walk again. An auto­ mobile accident in 1997 left Elizabeth physically disabled. Her neck was broken in four places, but with an incomplete spinal cord injury, there is the possibility she could walk again. She can stand technical support special­ ist with Ashe County Child Care Resource and Refer­ ral. They worked with the Town of West Jefferson, Ashe County Partnership for Chil­ dren, other classrooms in the school system, and several local businesses to make the dream a reality. "New up-to-date equip­ ment and surfacing would be fun and safer for all children in our county, and it would be accessible to children with disabilities," said Grubb. "The message we try to send in our classrooms is that we are all much more alike than we are different. Sometimes without the right adapta­ tions, it appears as though some students are unable to participate in many activi­ ties It is amazing to see how self-esteem, as well as the attitudes and perceptions of others, can be changed when the right equipment makes it possible for them to join in as easily as everyone else. West Jefferson Park is already a beautiful place. Our vision is that it will also send a beau­ tiful message at an early age that all of us belong and are important to our commu­ nity." Grubb visited several lo­ cal government boards to describe playground equip­ ment that would incorporate wheelchairs and be more accessible to disabled chil­ with the aid of a walker but cannot walk on her own. The surgery she faces is expensive and not covered by insurance. The auction is being organized by Cheryl Wil­ liams at River Rock Gallery, Beth Ball Kelleher, and Sandy Lawrence, Robin Marlow and the staff of The Gap Hair Care. Cycle North Carolina set for October RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina,- If you missed Cycle North Carolina last year, you will want to rtiark your calendars for this year's event, which is sure to become the high­ dren along with a rubber­ ized surface for the site that would not only allow access for wheelchairs but also be safer for all children. "It is a universal design playground with equipment for all chil­ dren," she said. "Those typi­ cally developing like the other equipment as well be­ cause it's different and fun. It would show that all chil­ dren are important and can enjoy being together." West Jefferson will decide on the equipment with ad­ vice and options from Grubb. The project will also include a handicap access and pos­ sibly one from the library as that facility's expansion plan progresses. light of the year for bicycling in North Carolina. The seventh annual Cycle North Carolina will take place October 1-8, and will take riders on a back-roads tour of the state from Asheville to Wilmington. Riders will bike approximately 350-450 miles on this weeklong fully supported bike tour. Total mileage will depend on how many optional routes are selected by each individual rider. For more information on Cycle North Carolina, or to receive a registration brochure, contact NCAS at (800) 277-8763 or (919) 361-1133. Or visit the Cycle North Carolina Web site at www. cyclenorthcarolina.org. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Roby Howard Swift Lansing June 29, 1922 July 29, 2005 Mr. Roby Howard Swift, age 83, of Lansing, died Friday, July 29,2005 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Smethport Baptist Church by Rev. James Sechrest, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Carl Swift. Burial fol­ lowed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with mili­ tary rites. The family receive dfriends from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Smethport Baptist Church. Mr. Swift was born in Avery M. Lambert Tilghman, Maryland November 26, 1925 August 4, 2005 Avery M. Lambert of Tilghman, Maryland, died on Thursday, August 4, 2005, at the Baltimore V.A. Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was 79. Born November 26, 1925 in Jefferson, North Carolina, he was the son of the late George and Dora Baker Lambert. After attending public school, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his release from active duty, he worked in the steel mill in Wilmington, Delaware and then farmed until 1977. He then worked for Tyler Contracting until retiring in 2000. On December 13, 1948 he married the former Sally Jane Jones. Mrs. Lambert died April 17, 1999. Mr. Lambert is survived by four children, Nancy Elsie Lee Hudler Marsh Jefferson April 17, 1919 August 7, 2005 Elsie Lee Hudler Marsh, age 86 of Jefferson, NC died Sunday, August 7, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Marsh was born in Crumpler, NC on April 17, 1919 to Robert and Zenia Taylor Hudler. She and her late husband, Grover Marsh, began the Ashe Home Improvement in 1957 and served Ashe and surrounding counties for several years. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, August 9, 2005 at 11:00 at the Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. David Grinnell Denver Lee Cheek Fleetwood October 10, 1925 August 6, 2005 Mr. Denver Lee Cheek, age 79, of 4063 Pine Swamp Road, Fleetwood, died Saturday night, August 6, 2005, at Blowing Rock Hospital Extended Care. He was born October 10, 1925 in Pine Swamp, Ashe County, to the late Leyi Martin and Helen Shirley Cheek. Mr. Cheek was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired owner and opera­ tor of Denver Cheek Trucking Company. After moving back to Fleetwood in 1988, he was an antiques dealer and had a booth at Wildcat Flea Market in Deep Gap. He was a mem­ ber of Old Fields Baptist Church at Fleetwood. Survivors include four sons, Jerry Cheek and wife, Donna, of Boone, Ron Cheek of Nashville, Tennessee, Rick Cheek and wife, Debbie, of Durham and Steven Cheek of Tucson, Arizona; four grand­ daughters, Rayna Cheek of Charlotte, Kelly Cheek and AHie Cheek, both of Durham and Nicole Cheek of Tuscon; five grandsons, Rich Cheek of Boone, Scott Cheek and wife, Christie, of Zionville, Riley Cheek of Durham, Jonathan Cheek of Charlotte and Ryan Butler, TN on June 29, 1922, the son of the late Joseph Dewey and the late Auriola Nicole Harmon. He served in the United States Navy in WWII from May 26, 1944 to April 27, 1946- He was a selfemployed electrician. He is survived by his wife, Notra Richardson Swift, of the home; two sons, Rev. Carl Swift of Mountain City, TN and David Swift, of Charleston, SC; three step­ sons, Tom Miller, of Jefferson, Allen Miller and Michael Miller, both of Lansing; three step-daughters, Rita Farmer, of Virginia, Sandy Beach, of Jefferson and Sally Gentry, of Kernersville; six brothers, Bill Swift and Henry Swift, both of Indiana, Ed Swift, Jim Swift and Charlie Swift, all of Georgia and Norman Swift, of Boone; a sister, Mary Norris, of Boone; three grand­ children; three great-grand­ children; seven step grand­ children and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send your condo­ lences to the family through our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Morgan of Lincoln, Delaware, Kenneth Lambert and his wife, Henrietta, of Hampton, Virginia, Robert Lambert and Elizabeth Gowe and her husband, Larry, all of Tilghman, MD; a sister, Mary Lambert of Jefferson, NC; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Tilghman United Methodist Church in Tilghman, MD. Burial will be at a later date at the family cemetery in Jefferson, NC. Memorial donations may be made to The Fathers & Sons Music Ministry, Tilghman United Methodist Church, 5731 Tilghman Island Rd., Tilghman, MD 21671. Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newman Funeral Home,P.A., Easton, MD 21601. Website address is www.fhnfuneralhome.com. and Rev. Herb Parunak will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends from 10:00-11:00 p.m. prior to the service at Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Marsh is survived by three sons, John W. Marsh of Jefferson, NC, Robert Marsh of Jefferson, NC and Gary Marsh of Jefferson, NC; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rials may be made to The Gideon's, PO Box 993 West Jefferson, NC 28694. Send condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrange­ ments. Cheek of Tucson; four sisters, Delia Glover and husband, Harold, of Pensacola, Florida, Mrs. Louise O'Shields of Great Falls, S.C., Mrs. Avalee Walker of Amarillo, Texas and Grace Gentry and husband, Ed, of Lenoir; three broth­ ers, Dwight Cheek and wife, Linda, and Edwin Cheek and wife, Fody, all of Amarillo, Texas and Shirrell Cheek and wife, Barbara, of Fleetwood. He is also survived by four grbat-children and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Keepers Cheek; a sister, Mrs. Ola Kincaid and two brothers, Leslie Cheek and Dallas Cheek. • Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning, August 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Old Fields Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Miller and Rev. Bill Burchett officiating. Military graveside honors and burial will follow in Old Fields Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Fields Baptist Church, 1964 Conley Cheek Road, Fleetwood, N.C. Jones Allen Neaves Jefferson May 8, 1920 August 9, 2005 Mr. Jones Allen Neaves, 85, died Saturday, August 6,2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Blackburn. Burial will be in Moore Family Cemetery with military rites. The fam­ ily received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. He was born May 8, 1920, son of the late James Oscar Neaves and the late Eva Johnson Neaves. Mr. Neaves served in the Navy during World War II. He was pre­ ceded in death by his wife, Mary Florence Neaves and a son, Michael Roy Neaves. Mr. Neaves is survived by three daughters; Becky Allen of Lansing, NC, Brenda Sue HartsoeofHickory,NC,Barbra Farmer of West Jefferson, NC; four sons, Kenneth Neaves of Lansing, NC, Gerald Neaves of Lansing, NC, Richard Allen Neaves of Lansing, NC, Wayne Neaves of Hickory, NC; four Leonard Fred Miller Glendale Springs April 10, 1932 July 31, 2005 Leonard Fred Miller, age 73 of Glendale Springs, NC, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Miller was born April 10, 1932 to the late Gordon and Vernie Wingler Miller. He was a member of the Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Flowers were be accepted. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife; Ruby Marie Dixon Miller;two sons, Ronnie Miller sisters, Helen Richardson of Crumpler, NC, Kathleen Blevins of Lansing, NC, Iona Campbell of Port Deposit, MD, Virginia Madeline Barker of Jefferson, NC; five step-sons, Carl Osborne of Crumpler, NC, Darrell Osborne of Creston, NC, Richard Osborne of Creston, NC, Harold Osborne of Creston, NC, Randy Osborne of Creston, NC; two step­ daughters, Ruby Pennington of Lansing, NC, Margaret Osborne of Creston, NC. Fifteen grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, five step great- grandchildren and sev­ eral great-great-grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorials may be made to Moore Family Cemetery, do Jim and Becky Allen, 272 Moore Road, Lansing, NC 28643 or to Allen and Ruth Neaves, 240 Moore Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Neaves' arrangements. of Glendale Springs, NC and Bobby Dale Miller of Winston Salem, NC; one daughter, Deborah Cox of Winston Salem, NC; five brothers, Russell Miller of Jefferson, NC, Arvil Miller of Virginia, Donald Miller of West Jefferson, NC, Herman Miller of Lansing, NC, and Bronard Miller of Laurel Springs, NC; five sisters, Gladys Barnes of Glendale Springs, NC, Hazel Patterson of Wilkesboro, NC, Nellie Dixon of Laurel Springs, NC, Myrtle Stanley of Wilkesboro, NC, and Recie Roten of Wilkesboro, NC. Also surviving are six grandchil­ dren, seven great-grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews. You may email condolences to the family at our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Rev. Elige Hamilton Greer vived by 12 grandchildren, including Mary Ann Keller and husband, Tommy, of Creston Boone, Dana Flannery and January 12, 1915 wife, Debbie, of Mountain August 4, 2005 City, Tennessee and Jerry Rev. Elige Hamilton Flannery and wife, Teresa, Greer, age 90, of 562 Brown of Marion; 16 great-grand­ Hollow Road, Creston, children, four step-grand­ died Thursday afternoon, children, two step great­ August 4, 2005, at Watauga grandchildren and a num­ Medical Center in Boone. ber of nieces and nephews. He was born January He was preceded in death 12, 1915, in Todd, Watauga by his wife, Ola Miller County, to the late Thomas Greer; a daughter, Anna Jefferson Greer and Zora Mae Flannery; a grand­ Winebarger Greer. Rev. daughter, Brandy Main; Greer was a retired farmer three sisters, Mrs. Mattie and Baptist minister. He Brown, Mrs. Allie Miller pastured churches for 40 and Mrs. Beulah Miller; years including Prosperity three brothers, Roby Greer, Baptist Church in Ashe Noah Greer and Frank County, Sutherland Baptist Greer and a daughter-inChurch and Rock Creek law, Mrs. Ethel Greer. Baptist Church, where Funeral services were he was a member. for 27 conducted Sunday, August years. 7, at 2 p.m. at Rock Creek Survivors include one Baptist Church in Creston daughter, Ivalee Greer Vines officiated by Rev. Charlie of Creston; two sons, Clay McCoy, Rev. Glenn Woodie Greer and wife, Phyllis, of and Rev. Derick Wilson. Boomer and Joseph Greer Burial followed in the of Creston; two sisters, Mrs. Greer Family Cemetery in Lula Graybeal of Boone Creston. Arrangements by and Mrs. Viola Trivette of Hampton Funeral Service Creston. He is also sur­ in Boone. James Edward Barker Lansing December 7, 1946 August 4, 2005 Mr.James Edward Barker, age 58, of Lansing, the Long Branch Community, died Thursday morning, August 4, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were on Monday, August 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Jerry Lingerfelt officiat­ ing. Burial followed in the Barker-Eller Cemetery with Rev. Larry Shepherd offici­ ating. The family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2005 28626 Arrangements by Hampton at Boone Family Funeral Funeral Service in Boone. Home. Mr. Barker was born in Online condolences may be made at www.hamptonfuner- Ashe County on Saturday, December 7,1946 to the late alservice.com. Ronda Jones Barker and to Opal Pruitt. He worked in construction. , He is survived by his wife, Wilma Hash Barker, of the home; two daughters, Betty Miller and husband, Gary, of Jefferson and Janet Hamm and husband, Larry, of Lansing; his mother, Opal Pruitt, of Lansing; four brothers, Robert Barker, of Lansing, Jack Barker, of Warrensville, Ronnie Barker, of West Jefferson and Willard Barker, of Lenoir; a sister, Barbara Stuart, of Lansing; one grandson, Jacob Hamm, of Lansing; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc., of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Photo courtesy of Pastor Doug Halsey Blue Ridge Bible College graduates receive degrees at Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Bible college announces graduating class The Blue Ridge Bible College-satellite branch of Belle Meadows Baptist College of Bristol, Va. and of Carolina Bible College of Concord, N.C., had its gradu­ ation at the Belle Meadows Baptist Church on Saturday, July 23, 2005. Pastor of Summit Baptist Church in Sugar Grove, Va., Donald Tate, received his master's degree. Pastor Doug Halsey of the Volney Baptist Church received a bachelor's degree and Pastor Mike Owens of the Baptist Union Church in Flat Ridge received an associ­ ate's degree. Others receiving asso­ ciate's degrees were Jean Halsey, Darien Handy, Barbara Pugh and Jan Sheets. Jonathan Brewer, Dixie Davis, Gary Heath, and Kathy Rasimowicz earned their Bible diplomas. Others present at the graduation were LeRoy Davis, Barbara Ann Hash, Lavada Tate, and Mrs. Tate. President and Pastor Dewey Williams presented the diplomas assisted by Youth Pastor Darrell Fritz. Several other satellite schools received their diplomas. A great meal was enjoyed before a wonderful message from the pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Staunton Va. The fall quarter of the Blue Ridge College begins September 6, 2005 in the former Mr. Casuals building in Troutdale, Va. This build­ ing is now owned by Randall Eller and David Powers. The college sends thanks to them for the use of the building for the study of God's Word. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30 Medicare outreach becomes available. If you have Medicaid in addition to your Medicare you will automatically get the subsi­ dy and do not need to apply for it. This is just to apply for the subsidy to help pay for the card. Applications for the drug card itself will not be avail­ able until November 15, 2005. There will also be a Medicare Part D Outreach at the Ashe Services for Aging on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 beginning at 10 a.m. You are welcome to attend either of these locations. The Ashe Services for Aging and the Methodist Women of the Helton Charge are sponsoring a Medicare Part D Outreach, at the Lansing Fire Department on Thursday, August 11, 2005, starting at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Medicare Part D is the prescription drug card that will become available January 1, 2006. This outreach is to help those on Medicare and with limited income and resourc­ es to apply for a subsidy to help them pay the cost of the drug card when it NIAM month Appalachian District Health Department, in partnership with the North Carolina Immunization Branch, is celebrating August as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) by encouraging North Carolinians of all ages to make sure they are current on their vaccinations. Immunization has been cited as one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century. "We can now protect our children and adults from more vaccine pre­ ventable diseases than ever before," said Danny Staley, Health Director. "Millions of Americans across the coun­ try have been vaccinated, and millions of cases of disease, disability, and death have been prevented." National Immunization Awareness Month is a nation­ al observance dedicated to reminding and educating all Americans about the necessi­ ty of immunizations through­ out life. Its purpose is to call attention to the importance of vaccines as a way to pre­ vent serious, life-threatening diseases. "A substantial number of children and adults in North Carolina still aren't ade­ quately protected from vac­ cine-preventable diseases, said Danny Staley. "The suf­ fering or death of even one individual from a vaccinepreventable disease is an unnecessary human tragedy. Please, if you or your child is not current on immuniza­ tions, visit your local health department or private pro­ vider immediately." For more information about age-appropriate immu­ nizations or the activities list­ ed above, please contact Ashe County Health Department at (336) 246-9449. National Immunization Awareness Month was insti­ tuted in 2001 and is sponsored by the National Partnership for Immunization. NIAM is endorsed by more than national organizations m>er , to ibim thdt Special eone afjmmy Birthda e it special for them blpriacing birthday ad in the Jeffersop Post Come by our office located at 203 S Second Ave.*' pj* West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-8 46-7164 for aftfistance. f "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 3 EDUCATION PATH Homeschool registration in August Registration for PATH Homeschool began on August 1. Membership to PATH is $10 per family to receive an email copy of the monthly newsletter. It is $25 per family to receive a hard copy via the postal service. To register families should visit online www.pathhomeschool.com. All renewals are due in August. Membership includes the monthly newsletter, access to the Yahoo group with calendar and email features, a welcome packet with area homeschool resources information, and opportunity to participate in group business meetings. PATH, the Catawba Valley area's oldest homeschooling association, was founded in 1985 and is an inclusive community of homeschooling families advocating individual choice and freedom in education and providing support, resources, activities, events, and news for people who have chosen to educate their families at home. Members have varied backgrounds, as well as varied political and religious beliefs. Current membership includes families from Ashe, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, Watauga, and Wilkes counties. Regularly scheduled PATH events include weekly gatherings at the park, a monthly bowling outing, a hiking club, monthly gatherings at Tiffany's in Wilkesboro and Zander's in Newton, Free Day at the Highland Recreation Center twice monthly, a Book to Movie Club, Robotics Club, Chess Club, World Culture Club, Dissection/Lab Group, Gymnastics Class, Fitness Day, Skating, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Yearbook, Christmas Talent Showcase, Fall Festival, Science Fair, History Fair, 4H Clubs, Community Service, Debate Team, Art Contest, Odyssey of the Mind, Battle of the Books, Sports, Choir, Quizbowl, Drama classes, and a wide variety of field trips throughout the area. f. Tl\( j. & ri Watermedia Society m- A'J&fii to meet at Cheap Joe's The High Country Watermedia Society's next meeting will be held on August 13th at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff in Boone at 10:00 a.m. The Demo artist will be Sterling Edwardsand will be followed by a work­ shop in the afternoon. Con­ tact JoAnne Alexander, 828295-7562, if you wish to sign up for the workshop. He began painting when he was 12 years old, while Natasha R. Greer, second from left, receives a scholarship award taking oil painting classes at from Dr. Thomas Holmes, associate dean for Academic Affairs at the Nelson Gallery in Kan­ the Campbell University School of Pharmacy. Also pictured is sas City. This led to a lifetime her fianc£, Jamie Pennington, and her parents, James and Judy love of all mediums of visual Greer. art, and his commitment to learning. Since taking the oil painting classes, he has learned to work in many me­ Natasha R. Greer of class distinguished itself with dia, including acrylics, pastel, Lansing, N.C., received a 100 percent passage rate pen and ink and conte. In the Pharmacy Network on state and national board 1985 he began a study of waSubsequent tercolor and found it to be the Foundation Scholarship and examinations. NC Mutual Wholesale Drug classes have maintained a most rewarding medium he Company Scholarship from record of 99 percent passage had ever used. Campbell University's School on the national board exam Over the years he has pro­ and 99 percent on state gressed from a very tight, re­ of Pharmacy recently. She is the daughter of board exams. The School is alistic style of painting to a James and Judy Greer of a member of the American more colorful, loose style. The Association of Colleges of subjects of his paintings are Warrensville. The Campbell University Pharmacy. Additional courses usually landscapes, however, School of Pharmacy was are taught at the School of he also paints florals and established in 1986 as the Pharmacy Department of seascapes. Every painting re­ first new school of pharmacy Clinical Research located on quires a decision as to which to open in the United States in Campbell University's RTP style will best suit the subject 35 years. In 1990, the charter Campus. of the painting. Occasionally a realistic interpretation best portrays the subject, but most often he will paint in a loose, impressionistic style that is best suited for watercolors. "I have always admired artists who know how to bal­ The following article was submitted by Orrin Shatley and Eric Prange, ance shape, color and light Greer receives award How to take great back-to-school photos Local young men Wouldn't it be great if you could just freeze time so that your kids could stay forever young? You can...sort of. By taking good photographs of your children on their first day back to school, you can chronicle their coming of age and preserve the good ol' days for eternity. With a little practice, it is possible for you to take professional-look­ ing photos without doling out the big bucks for a studio photogra­ pher. Here are some tips: Be prepared. On the night be­ fore the big day, you should help your child pick out his or her out­ fit and then put film in the camera. Also make sure thai your batteries are fresh and functioning. If you are using a digital camera, make sure you have plenty of space left on your memory card. Always keep a spare set of batteries and extra film on hand for traditional cameras so you don't miss a photo op. Find the right light. Natural light is best. You can step into a doorway or near a window to find the right amount of sunlight. Just be sure that the sun is not behind your subject, or else he or she will be masked by a shadow when your film gets developed. If you're snapping away in a poorly lit room, you'll need a flash. As a flash can cause redeye and often makes for unnatural-looking photos, check the manual to see if your camera has a red-eye reduction feature and use it accordingly. Choose the perfect setting. De­ ciding where to take those back-toschool photos can be hard. There are so many options - from the kitchen table to the bus stop to the schoolyard. The most important thing to remember is to choose a spot that offers an interesting back­ ground but will not distract from the center of attention: your kid. Think ahead about where you'd like to position your children and consider having them engaged in some activity like packing their book bag or sharpening their pen­ cils, according to photographer John Freeman and author of "The Photographer's Manual" by John Freeman (Hermes House). Mix it up. "You should take both posed and candid shots," says photographer John Mattera (w ww.johnmatteraphotography. com) in San Pedro. California. WHO'S THE BIG CHEESE IN YOUR FAMILY? , V "Posed shots allow you to have consistency and can help you see how a child develops over time." For example, you can take one full-length portrait of your child in front of your front door every year to track how he or she has grown. Mattera adds that candid shots are the most fun. "Parents should al­ ways have their camera close by to catch all those memorable mo­ ments that only come around once in a lifetime," he says. Get in focus. Don't be afraid to zoom in or get close to the subject to get the best portrait. Too often, parents take photos from far away, and other things get into the pic­ ture which divert the shot's focus from your child. Angle for the best shot. A col­ orful or telling background isn't the only way to get an interesting photo. The position of the photog­ rapher makes a difference, too. If you are snapping photos of your kid from the top of a spiral stair­ case while he or she is at the bot­ tom, you are likely to get an artis­ tic portrait. Liven things up. Professionals say that next to pets, kids are the most difficult subjects to photo­ graph because they're hard to con­ trol. That's because your child's mood will determine the photo you get. Allow your kids to go through their usual morning rou­ tine - brushing teeth, eating break­ fast, watching a cartoon - and then get into the picture-taking phase of the day. If younger or older siblings are around, you can catch them interacting with one another. Or you can line them up and take a group shot. But even if you opt for a posed photo, try to capture their natural facial expressions as much as possible. The best images are right in front of you. The more photos you take, the better your chances are of developing winning shots. Whether you are planning to put these photos in an old shoebox, a fancy scrapbook or on a CD-ROM or DVD, you should snap away. Precious memories are passing you by right now! attend jamboree Ashe County residents who attended the 2005 National Scout Jamboree in Caroline County. Virginia. July 25 - August 3. As everything at the jamboree begins to fall into a routine by the sixth day, all of the Scouts are starting to fall into their own personal routines. The long walks no longer seem to bother many people, and the intense heat has finally begun to drop to a reasonable temperature. The jamboree has not gone smoothly the entire time as it has in the past few days, but rather at times it was quite chaotic. At the opening arena show on Wednesday night there were some predictions of some very severe inclement weather, that was the reason that the show was cancelled after all fifty thousand plus scouts and visitors were already seated. The most disappointing part of the evening was when the word was passed down that the President would not be making his scheduled visit like was originally planned. Later there was good news that the President would be willing to attend the closing arena show on Sunday night. The arena shows are not the only spectacular events that take place at the jamboree. Any event that brings together thousands of Scouts is just as intriguing. On Friday morning, bright and early, nearly fifteen thousand Scouts and scoutmasters lined up on a starting line to begin the southern regional 5-k run. All of the Scouts lined up to run or walk the 3.1 mile course. The entire Southern Region was out at 6:30 a.m. and ready to Tim Redmond hday, Anniversary or Congratulations with a Post-It i the Jefferson Post Only $18.60 Call 846-7164 Girl Scout night coming soon Interested in your daughter at (800) 328-8388; or Lcccia being a Girl Scout ? Lambert, Service Unit Director A Girl Scout Night at (336) 877-5123. informational meeting is being held for girls in Ashe County in several locations on Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. School sites participating in the Girl Scout Night informational meetings are Blue Ridge, Mountain View and Wcstwood Elementary Schools. For additional information, call the Girl Scout Council of the Catawba Valley Area at (336) 328-2444 or toll-free €>? Girl Scouts The WilmaVannoy Birthing Center Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. Welcomes fill His Friends and Former Customers to Stop By & Let Him Put Vou In The Vehicle of Vour Dreams!! Vish them a Happy go when the horn blew, and the runners took off. Both of the Ashe County Boys did quite well with Eric finishing in the top twenty-five and Orrin in the top one hundred fifty, which were awesome performances considering there were several thousand strong competitors. On Friday we both decided to make our way down to the bikathlon, which is an event that where scouts ride a mountain bike through cross country trails, then stop and shoot at targets, then repeat the same thing till you get to the finish. Both of us did well at this particular event shooting seventeen out of twenty targets combined, and riding the course faster then almost all of the other riders on the course. By this time in the week both of us have learned to appreciate the leisure time at the end of the day. By playing cards, showering and just laying around we have been able to relax and recharge so that we are able to go just as strong the next day. Time in camp is a break in the action, and a time to relieve the stresses of the day. With over half of the jamboree in the past, the time is beginning to pass by quicker. All of the Scouts here are starting to hurry to accomplish all of the activities that they set out to do. All of the activities that all the Scouts know will make this week and a half one of the most memorable in their life. in a painting. It is fascinat­ ing to see how some artists can break free of traditional styles of painting by taking an ordinary scene or subject and presenting the viewer with a new perspective never before seen. To break away from the traditional opens an endless range of possibili­ ties for an artist to invite the viewer into their world and to see it from the artists' point of view. This creates a challenge for the artist to be imagina­ tive and creative. This is what separates the painter from the camera." Mr. Edwards is an exhib­ iting member of Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, and has owned his own gal­ lery in the art district of Win­ ston-Salem. He is a member of the fac­ ulty of the Sawtooth Center for Visual Arts in WinstonSalem, where he teaches several advanced watercolor workshops annually. He was one of fifteen artists featured in an "Up and Coming Artist" segment in the fall issue of Watercolor Magic Magazine titled "Ones to Watch." His original watercolors are in many private and cor­ porate collections, including Piedmont Publishing, Forsyth Medical Center and the Zevely House in Winston-Salem. When not painting, he is enjoying the great outdoors. Anyone interested may at­ tend. Refreshments served at 9:30 AM. So come early! Empire Chevrolet 1931 US HWY421 B Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-2191 1 -800-450-0495 • Where the miracle of life is precious. • Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. • Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. • Where new beginnings are possible. W Wilma Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Protect yourself from con artists TANSTAAFL. Unless you are interested in political science, you may not know that the strange acronym above stands for "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch." Keep that word— TANSTAAFL—in mind the next time "something for nothing" crosses your path. Skepticism is the mortal enemy of the con artist, and the surest protection for the consumer. Another famous quote, which might make you mad, comes from the famous 20th century comedian W.C. Fields, who observed,"You can't cheat an honest man." That state­ ment will protect you against waves of e-mail Nigerian let­ ter schemes—almost all of which involve moving and laundering huge sums of sto­ len money. There are schemes in which being honest will not protect you, but there are plenty that rely on our greed to overcome our good sense and honesty. That also happens with those exciting con art­ ists the Terrible Williamsons, whose main line of work is offering inexpensive driveway and roof repairs. Their stories usually begin, "We have some sealant left over, and the boss will never know..." Every law enforcement offi­ cer we have spoken to over the years regarding con games and scams had the same, sim­ ple piece of advice: "If it seems too good to be true, it probably isn't true." Sky Masterson, the hero of the classic musi­ cal "Guys and Dolls" offers in that play his father's advice, which we paraphrase: if some­ one shows you a fully sealed deck of cards, and offers to bet Member: N.C. Press Association you that the Jack of Hearts will pop up and spit apple cider in your ear, and you take that bet, son, be prepared to , have an earful of cider. Many con artists are full-time pro­ fessionals, who have nothing else to do all day but perfect their craft. Some are incred­ ible bunglers, while others are truly dangerous masters of their illegal art. One unhappy con artist contacted the editor of this newspaper several years ago, hoping to convince him that he could have office supplies that were really free. He pre­ sented his amazing 10 minute spiel, getting positive feedback along the way, and then was greeted with the comment, "Do you think I have 'sucker' written across my forehead?" and the click of a phone. Which raises a good meth­ od to deal with unwelcome telemarketers, including those trying to con you. Let them go through part of their rou­ tine, then joyfully announce, "Let me go tell my wife/hus­ band, I'll be right back." Lay down the phone, walk away and check back every 10 min­ utes or so to see how long they wait. Many con artists are calling from outside the United States, so this can help deflate their ill-gotten gains, and keep them tied up from reaching another victim. The bottom line, however, is there is nothing fun about scams. In addition to our other suggestions, never give your personal or financial informa­ tion (or money) to anyone you do not know, either by phone, mail or over the Internet. That, above all else, will help protect you from our modernday pirates. (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Eeggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Da in, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. More on religion PAGE 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 PWrrtM To the Editor: Mr. Giles does what the other Christians have done. His entire letter is basical­ ly; "My beliefs are truth for 'everyone' because I believe they are." He says that if there were no such thing as "Absolute Truth," the world would be chaos. The world is in chaos, Mr. Giles, and it always has been. And if you truly do believe the Bible, you shouldn't condemn the 9/11 attacks. Pick up the Quran sometime & take a look at their Bible. It might inter­ est you to know that large portions of it come directly from your Old Testament. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are "sister" religions. The terrorists use portions of your own Old Testament to justify their horrendous actions. I've seen Americans open the Quran and think they were reading the Bible. During the Civil War, Chris­ tians used the Bible to justify "owning"other human beings. Who can argue? Jesus him­ self condoned slavery. So—if you accept that every word of the Bible is correct, than you should have no problem with the south reverting back to slavery and kidnapping peo­ ple from Africa to work our fields and make our beds. How do you think the peo­ ple of Iraq look at Christians? A man who claims to be a Christian has dropped bombs on them, torn their country apart, killed thousands of innocent people, brought ter­ rorists into their country, and taken the cowardly road of, "Let's fight our war on ter­ ror over there in an 'innocent' country & let 'their' children be killed—as long as we don't have to fight it over here and let 'our' children be killed." How cowardly and immoral do you think Christians ap­ pear to them? You might want to consider that when you're condemning their re­ ligion. I'm sure Christian­ ity appears to be a "terrorist" religion to them. Christians claim to have "absolute truth" and yet it's largely Christians who support and enable this President. The reason you see ter­ rorism in Iraq based on their "religion," and you don't see the exact same thing happen­ ing here is because we have laws that protect us from it—namely "Separation of Church and State." Do you honestly think our situation would be any different here or that some type of "Taliban" would not exist in this coun­ try if Christians were allowed to have free reign and take over law and politics? How TCU CW COME ON OUT NOVJ, DE&R.-THE HEM IS FINN.U1 BREANN6." Letters to the Editor long do you think it would be before public executions of homosexuals were instituted and people were stoned for adultery or for not having sex in the manner that Christians prefer? When Janet Jackson bared her breast at the Su­ per Bowl, Franklin Graham was on the news screaming that it was "imperative" that Bush be re-elected so that we would never have to look at Janet Jackson's breast again. (Those two seconds did cause emotional damage to mil­ lions). That same man had not one word to say about the pictures of naked Iraqis with wires hanging from their bodies. As a matter of fact, Graham has "used" this war to "exploit" war-weary Iraqis and to cover their land with Bible tracts telling them why their religion is "wrong" and his is "right." (Who dropped the bombs on whom?) Lack of tolerance for other people and their beliefs AL­ WAYS morally regresses a country and leads to horren­ dous acts. History has prov­ en this time and again. There have been more slaughters in the name of Christianity than probably all other re­ ligions combined. One only has to study the Crusades and the Inquisition to realize this fact. One only has to look at Hitler, (who, like Bush, be­ lieved he spoke for God). And the root cause for all of it has been "Intolerance"—the attitude, "What I believe is right, and what you believe is wrong, and I'm going to use 'force' to show you." I am not trying to "offend" anyone either—just trying to make people think a little. Non-Christians have been treated to a steady stream of "values" and "morality" by the religious right for a long time now. Look around at the country and ask yourself if we're any better off for it. Susan Phillips Vilas A blast! To the Editor: Monday night, July the Fourth, was a busy one for Parks and Recreation staff at Ashe County Park. Over 3,000 people gathered to en­ joy old time and bluegrass music and to watch the al­ most hour-long fireworks show, which began at 9:30 p.m. A shuttle service, new this year, carried over 400 people in to the park, helping alleviate the traffic conges­ tion for which the event is infamous. Three days of prep work paid off for the staff, as the carefully planned event ran smoothly, with compliments coming in from all over the area. We have had phone calls and personal comments every day since the Fourth that all had positive overtones. People enjoyed the appearance of the park, the facilities, the music, and the reduced congestion. I have to credit the success to our entire staff, who worked until 2:30 a.m cleaning trash and fireworks debris. I must also thank the Jefferson Fire Department for their assis­ tance in traffic control, as well as the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the Jefferson Police Department, and Sheriff Hartley and the Ashe County Sheriff's office for their help. Thanks also to the Department of Transpor­ tation for their traffic cones, and to Patty McMeans for her help with the traffic con­ trol plan. Parks and Recreation would also like to thank Donnie Johnson, Superintendent of Ashe County Schools, for allowing the use of one bus for the shuttle service, and Sue Thompson of the Ashe County Transportation Au­ thority for the use of four vehicles. The success of the shuttle service will more than likely lead to a repeat of the service next year, as the people that rode the shuttle were very pleased with it. Other thanks go to Com­ missioners Gerald Price and Judy Poe for their assistance in the event. Gerald Price cooked a pig for the county employee picnic and Judy Poe helped in the conces­ sion stand, raising money for A.S.H.E., the county's domes­ tic abuse shelter. • Further appreciation goes to Trueitt Weaver of Weaver Equipment, the local Yamaha and John Deere dealer, as he loaned the park a new Yama­ ha Pro Hauler golf cart to use during the event. Weaver Equipment has shown contin­ ued support for the fireworks over the years. A final note of thanks goes to Dan McMillan, county manager, as well as the entire county administration staff for their support of Parks and Recreation. County mainte­ nance's Barry Woodie, along with Bobby Davis of county inspections, who once again lit the fireworks along with their staff, should also be acknowledged for their skill and sense of safety, ensuring no one was hurt around the immediate area of the igni­ tions. Special thanks goes to Barry Woodie and the coun­ ty maintenance staff who helped Parks and Rec staff ready the park for the event in the weeks prior. Joe Boccardy Director Ashe County Parks and Recreation Now is the time to reform the United Nations Earlier this summer in San Francisco, representatives from around the globe gath­ ered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations charter. I, for one, was not celebrating. The U.N.'s charter includes some lofty goals, but when the rubber meets the road, the organization has failed miserably to put these ideals into practice - especially in recent years. President George Bush made the right decision when he tapped John Bolton to serve as U.N. Ambassador. Ambassador Bolton's experience at the State Department exposing the AQ. Kahn arms network in Pakistan and in persuading Libya to aban­ don its arms program will be invaluable in shaping the U.N.s role in battling the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction around the world. Following a precedent set when President George Washington made a recess appoint­ ment to the U.S. Supreme Court and car­ ried on through President Bill Clinton's 140 recess appointments, President Bush ended six months of partisan stalemate in the Senate and cleared the path to begin the serious work of confronting the UN's problems. When Ambassador Bolton calls for reform and accountability in the U.N., there will be no doubt he speaks with the full authority of the Bush Administration. Today, corruption is so rampant in the United Nations that I can barely keep track of it all. Billions of dollars were diverted from the Oil-for-Food program involving Saddam Hussein's Iraq. In addition, The U.N. counts some of the world's leading human rights violators and state sponsors of terrorism among its membership and evfti taps many of them to be in leadership positions. U.N. peacekeepers raped and sexually abused children in Bosnia, Congo, Sierra Leone, and elsewhere. And the organization virtually ignored the genocide taking place in Darfur, Sudan. A culture of con­ cealment exists that makes oversight of the U.N.'s finances virtu­ ally impossible. And a casual attitude toward conflict-of-interest undermines rules trust in the organiza­ tion's basic governance. The status quo at the United Nations is unacceptable. American tax dollars can no longer be funneled through the UN's inefficient bureaucracy, where they are at the mercy of international actors who are accountable to no one. As a founding member of the U.N. and a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, our country has a duty to insist on a higher standard. And as a Members of Congress, I have a duty to ensure account­ ability of each and every American taxpayer dollar that is funneled into the U.N. I am happy to report that I joined my col­ leagues in the House of Representatives for passing the Henry J. Hyde United Nations Reform Act of 2005, a comprehensive U.N. reform package developed to address the organization's serious failings. This bill goes far towards reforming the United Nations so that it can fulfill its mission of promoting peace and democracy. This bill includes 39 separate, certifiable reforms that the U.N. must implement or else it will face a 50-percent withholding of funds from us for its budget. The reforms specified in the legislation are applauded by critics as sensible and necessary. They include a code of conduct for peacekeepers, an independent auditing agent inside the U.N., a rationalization of the U.N.'s budget that eliminates duplicative priorities and tougher criteria for serving on U.N. human rights bodies. Observers, including many within the U.N. itself acknowledge the need for these and other wide-ranging reforms - and many proposals have been put forward to address them. The key difference between those proposals and our legislation is that our bill contains an enforcement mechanism. It makes U.S. financial contributions to the U.N. budget contingent upon actual reforms being put into place. The competing propos­ als have no such provision, and rely on sim­ ply a slap on the wrist to persuade the U.N. to make changes. History shows us that when Congress uses the power of the purse, the U.N. acts. It is unfortunate, but true that sometimes it requires financial ultimatums for the U.N. to move itself to act in its own best interest and the best interest of the world community that it serves. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post. P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Legendary mountain musicians to perform Ballads, banjos, and bluegrass have long been associ­ ated with Appalachian music. And rightly so. As a legacy of the Scots-Irish settlers, oldworld ballads were preserved in this region for many gen­ erations; banjos, which were brought to this region by the slaves, also became popular with many white, rural moun­ taineers; and bluegrass, which grew out of the same legacy, and was popularized in the 1940s and 50s by folks such as the George Shuffler and Stan­ ley Brothers. This week's Mountainhome Music concert will feature bal­ lads, banjos, and bluegrass. "Laura Boosinger and the leg­ endary George Shuffler will team up to bring us this spe­ cial program," said Joe Shan­ non, host of Mountainhome Music. "Laura is one of the finest singers and old-time banjo players in North Carolina, and George Shuffler was one of the first, if not the first, to intro­ duce cross-picking (a form of playing the melody) on the guitar into bluegrass music." Laura Boosinger, from Madison County, has been sharing her Appalachian roots all over the country for more than twenty years. She knows first-hand this region's cul­ tural history: the ballads, the old hymns, and the old-time, clawhammer banjo style. And she has chronicled some of her history on four CDs, the most recent being "Mountain Trea­ sures," a collaborative project with George Shuffler. Shuffler, from Burke Coun­ ty, played bass and guitar for the Stanley Brothers for over twenty years, and it was dur­ Photo courtesy of Mountainhome Music George Shuffler and Laura Boosinger enjoy a break between some hot mountain music. ing this time that he devel­ oped his famous cross-picking style. During the early years of bluegrass, the Stanley's had been seeking a distinctive sound; they found this sound in their unique harmonies, in Carter's songwriting, and in George Shuffler's guitar play­ ing. About the "Mountain Trea­ sures". CD, Loudon Temple from Maverick Magazine in England said Laura Boos­ inger and George Shuffler, "both have a deep love and understanding of what con­ stitutes a classic piece of oldtime mountain music. Hence, here the material.is played with a polish that comes from a deep rooted passion.Here is one of the real old masters in the company of someone who can bring the very best out of him." All Mountainhome Music shows include Joe Shannon's stories and songs and audi­ ence sing-a-longs. The concert will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Boone on Satur­ day, August 13. Starting time is 8:00. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets for children are $5:00, and a new family ticket is available for $30.00. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Cruris), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, The Blowing Rock Stage Company and Pandora's Mailbox in Blowing Rock, and at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jefferson. The purpose of Mountainhome Music is the honor the musicians, dancers, and story­ tellers of the Appalachian re­ gion. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the Blue Ridge Music Trails project, an out­ reach program of the North Carolina Arts Council. For more information call 828-264-8118 or go to www. mountainhomemusic.com. Dole backs Iraqi women's rights Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole has joined a bipartisan group of senators to become an origi­ nal cosponsor of a resolution that encourages equal rights for women in the Iraqi consti­ tution. The Iraqi National As­ sembly is expected to approve a draft of their constitution by August 15 and hold a na­ tional vote by October 15. "Since U.S. military opera­ tions began in Iraq, millions of women have been liberated and now share many of the same freedoms we enjoy,"said Dole. "It is important that as the Iraqis adopt a constitu­ tion they do not backtrack, but rather that they move forward and allow women a meaningful role in the build­ ing of their nation." She added, "In the United States, we must continue to send a strong message that women can make profound contributions in this emerg­ ing democracy." Foxx announces Ashe office hours WASHINGTON—United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to an­ nounce that she is launching office hours in Ashe County beginning next week. A repre­ sentative from the Congresswoman's office will be avail­ able at a set time each month to meet with residents. "My staff and I are happy to help residents of Ashe County solve problems they face with federal government agencies," said Rep. Foxx. "We can help with situations involving Social Security benefits, Medicare, military cases, veteran's benefits, im­ migration matters, passports, the Internal Revenue Service, securing military medals for veterans or with any other federal government agency. "One of my top priorities is to be accessible to my constit­ uents. I encourage people to drop by during office hours or to send me an email through my Web site, www.foxx.house. gov. Constituents may also con­ tact Rep. Foxx at her two per­ manent district offices. The phone number for the Clemmons office is (336) 778-0211 and the phone number for the Boone office is (828) 2650240. WHO: Representative(s) from Rep. Virginia Foxx's of­ fice WHAT: Ashe County Office Hours WHEN: Second and fourth Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Ashe County Courthouse (County Commis­ sioners Room), 150 Govern­ ment Circle, Jefferson, N.C. Photo by Linda Burchette What appeared to be a cooling off session in the middle of town recently was actually a training session for members of West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters were getting trained on the 50-foot ladder with squirt pipe that can shoot 1,250 gallons of water per minute more than 50 feet at a 380-degree angle to put out a big fire or target a smaller fire. This is the only such equipment in Ashe County, and has been used in several situations including an upper floor apart­ ment fire. The water drew spectators from the neighborhood, and even a dog, who ail looked as if they would love to get under the spray for a bit of relief from the summer heat. Firefighters train to battle blazes Fraud! Singers continued from front page continued from front page uniform to prove who he was. Ever seen an FBI uniform? Neither has the FBI. Tragi­ cally, the victim sent - and lost - the additional $3,000. "The police want to help," said Bob Washburn, presi­ dent of AF Financial Group, "but you're dealing with someone working from Afri­ ca. Det. William Sands (of the Sheriff's Office-ed.) has done a great job, as have other members of law enforcement, but you can't do much about this when it is coming from overseas." These scams, unfortunate­ ly, are mutating and changing all the time. "We're learning every day," said Joedy Eller, senior vice president for re­ tail banking at AF. "We see a new scam every day." One of the latest ones, he noted, involved counterfeit postal money orders. The con art­ ists try to pass them at local banks. "They are very realis­ tic," he said. Eller is particularly con­ cerned about identity theft, which has becbme a multibillion dollar illegal industry in the nation that touched 9.8 million Americans last year. He noted that the bank's customer service representa­ tives now encouraged people to limit the amount of infor­ mation on their checks. The bank, like many others, has information on their website (www.ashefederal.com) on preventing identity theft. Education, Eller believes, is the key. "If individuals were educated about this problem," he said. "There would a huge reduction in identity theft." (Continued next week) the musician, she said. During the community sing on Aug. 21, there will be loaner books for participants to use, and books and CDs for sale. Dinner will be free with donations welcome. The Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers meet the first and third Mondays of each month at the Ashe County Arts Center at 7 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend. dermen. There are three incumbents in the race, Ted Huffman, Earl McNeill and Grant Price. They are facing five challengers: Greg Bald­ win, Calvin Green, Haskell McGuire, Jerry McMillan and Stephen Shoemaker. There is no primary in this race, according to the Ashe County Board of Elec­ tions. The top three votegetters in November win seats on the board. Election continued from front page dates are Bill Cline, Steve Farrington and Dennis Paul Trainor Jr. West Jefferson There are eight candi­ dates for three seats on the West Jefferson board of al­ H&R Block Income Tax Courses starting soon. Want the latest local news, sports, community ievents and classifieds delivered right to your door?? Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! TP H&R Block, loaders in the lax preparation business for 50 years. Is currently encouraging people to enroll in their Income lax Course. Classes begin soon and are hold In a number of convenient locations In the area. H&R Block has taught more than two million people how to prepare taxes and develop personal tax saving strategies during the past 20 years. H&R Block has experienced instructors and the best teaching materials available. Students taking the comprehensive I I week course will learn to complete both lederal and slate tax returns and learn the ramifications of the latest tax laws. Students learn through hands-on RitrollfTMHM restriction* i«n«l coumr ti Tax Course I* neither md offer nor k" experience with ac tual case studies. After course completion, many students use their skills to generate a seasonal or part time Income* Some even are trained to become H&R Block Tax Professionals. Anyone wanting more information about the ll&K Block Income 'lax Course should call: 336-246-7520 or visit lirblock.coni/tuxrourscs. H&R BLOCK' .lv l iiiollmeni In. or i-omptrskMi of. Itw II*.W Hlrx k Income ol employment. O socks HAII ittoek servn-**, trie. iipj �Tfl 1S Coming Tuesday, August 23 •porl Our annual Football Preview Special section week in Husky sports E-nmil us: Editorial^JcffcrsonPoai.com Football team hard at work on practice field Photos by Shane Hopkins The Ashe County Huskies have been hard at work as summer winds up. They wrapped up their summer workouts at the end of July, then moved on to sprints (see in these pictures). On Monday, hitting practice began for the teams, added to, of course, sprinting, as the Huskies get ready to start the 2005 football season later this month. Watch for full coverage of the upcoming sea­ son in our annual Football preview, which will appear as a special section in the Aug. 23 issue. And hard work has its rewards Photos by Shane Hopkins A total of 53 JV/Varsity football players completed the minimum summer workout number of 13, which earned them a team t-shirt.Eiqhteen Huskies made it to all 16 practices, and they were rewarded with a steak (instead of hot dogs) at the team cookout. Above: Coaches Keith Phillips and Tom Roberts grill up steaks at the team-family cookout after the last summer workout (July 28). Right: Varsity tailback Adrian Allen enjoys his hard-earned prize. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY^A^,.^ 2005 SPORTS PAGE 7 Roberts earns All-Camp team honors at UNC-G Photos by Shane Hopkins Cardinal Lanes'Youth Bowling League concluded on Saturday with a pizza party, bowling medals and trophies. This summer's participants included: Kaylee Campbell, Sabrina Reed, Gabriella Leserra, Morgan Reed, Neil Phipps, Dominick Leserra and William Forbis. Dominlck Leserra (left) led the Cardinal Lanes Summer Youth Bowling League—with a 137 high average. Gabriella Leserra (at right) led the girls with a high average of 88 on the season, and she also had the highest single game with a 103. William Forbis scored a 185 to take the boys' high game award. Junior Bowling League wraps up season Photo courtesy of ACHS ACHS varsity Volleyball standout Kassee Roberts was re­ cently named to the All-Camp team at their annual team's summer camp at UNC-Greensboro. She was selected by UNCG s coaching staff and players and was among top players from over a dozen schools from across the state. Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting Thursday, August 11,2005 7:00 pm ACHS Auditorium This is a mandatory meeting for parents and athletes ol fall sports participants (NCHSAA requirement) C2005 by King Feature* Sy^dion toe World ngbu reserved "Meet the Huskies" Monday. August 1st~llrst official day of football practice Monday. August 8th-First official day of practice for all other tall sports MUST HAVE CURRENT PHYSICAL! Fall Softball Leagues! ACHS Volleyball Night (Men's & Women's Teams) Contact Aaron Kolbow at Ashe Co. Parks & Rec Featuring an inter-suuad scrimmage 982-6185 ext.278 Tuesday, August 16 6:30 p.m. Team registration deadline is Monday, August 8!! Free Admission including Maine* ew Ejujiciiui Rocky Coast! October lst-8th, 2005 (10 Meals) • 4.4*1' Tta'ffl* <4« • » miM tm <**' Yr«|V» a«U Ik* Ml** MfUKR -i to ,i lU tnrtbHM *ni •» |>run <4 ttw mm* ooatanc imt.Man* Mxfcv ualtu Ijpna*. tata m tar loo wink* i»jm wtr fur m ct^ki-tar *i«cwn D*> I V. 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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonposf.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post 140-Help Wanted DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED NCiM has immediate need for people to work weekends in local grocery stores sampling products to consumers. Call (800) 747-9582. Ext. 175 or visit www.ncim.com and click on Demonstrators Needed. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Immediate opening for a part time advertising position. Applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Position includes but not limited to coordinating marketing for dealers, advising dealers on marketing strategies, placing ad's for national company. Pay negotiable. Call (828) 264-6198 Ext. 1660 Immediate opening for full and part time appointment setter. Job includes setting appointments for out­ side sales division. All leads furnished no cold calling. Full time 8:305pm and 1-9pm, parttime hours flexible. Please call 1-800-2226335 ext. 1660 Immediate openings for FULL-TIME. Inside and Outside sales representatives. Exciting atmosphere and competitive wages. All leads furnished-No cold calling. Sales experience preferred but will train. Call (828)-264-6198 ext. 1660 or fax resume" to (828) 264-7926. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising LICENSED PLUMBER in this newspaper Is sub­ or someone close to ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it Illegal to trying for license, advertise any preferences. immediate Limitation or discrimination employment available based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, in Sparta area. financial status or national Call 336-363-2160 origin Includes children un­ to apply in person. der the age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people Margate Health & securing custody of chll-1 Rehab dron under 18. This news 540 Waugh Street paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for Jefferson, NC 28640 legal estate which Is in 336-246-5581 violation ol the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings RN/LPN Position advertised in this newspa­ Available per are available on equal 3-11 Shift opportunity basis. To com­ plain ol discrimination call HUD toll-free at Medical/Dental 1-800-669-9777. Benefits The toll-telephone number for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found FOUND Pedigreed brownishblack 1 1/2-2 year old ' lovable/loving female cat strayed to my home Call 336-372-2468 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services Local Ladies looking for summer homes or offices to clean In the PM hours. Reasonable Rates and References upon request. Please call 336-977-4662 and leave a message. 140-Help Wanted CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (Position #743-40-2457) Open until filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral Healthcare, Watauga County Service Provision Unit. Duties: intensive outpatient therapy provided in the home or community for children and families. Monday-Friday, flexible daytime hours with a need for some evenings and week­ ends when necessary. Requires Master's degree in Social Work with two years supervised social work experience. Salary grade: (72) Typical hiring range $41,028-$47,244. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Applications available at front desk. Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 RN Administrator S21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS. BOONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (828)963-8607 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale Husquarna Kawasaki FC 400 V Over Head Valve 38 in Mowing Deck Electric Pto New Battery, 6 speed Call Joe 336-982-2674 235-Christmas Trees Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 250-Furniture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique Rd, Boone NC. vanity Criminal records check dresser with mirror- and pre-employment Make an offer drug testing is required. Call 982-2831 EOE/AAE For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap •BV1:I•left • GRUBB LOGGING KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog,. Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats, 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 1 r tt) couAt MOuanc For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $85Q, asking $200 OBO. Condo For Rent Call for description On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 336-977-9459 310-Musical Ijn:[iL-fl jM: We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rentsections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 House for Rent Brick-TV/o Story house in W.J. Town. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen .dining room, and living room. Hardwood floors throughout. New counter tops and appliances. $700 per month. Please call 336-846-5601 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 1195-Legals 530-Lots & Acreage For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC NEED TO MOVE? WANT TO MOVE? WE HAVE RENTAL HOMES READY TO MOVE IN! Spacious 4BR/2.5 BA home near Jefferson, $1000/month. Gor­ geous 3BR/2BA home near Jefferson with views of Jefferson Landing, $850/month. 3BR/2BA, 14'x 68'sin­ gle wide near Lansing, $350/month. 1BR/1 BA apartment between the towns, $325/month. 2BR/1BA apartment in West Jefferson. $375/month. Nice 3BR/1 BA home just outside of West Jeffer­ son $525/month. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring. 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in jasture. 270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. & FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located , between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. * www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Westview Terrace Apartments - LAND FOR SALE: 2.8 acres, on 4th St. in West Bare Knob Rd, Jefferson. One and two $29K, BR apts available. call 256-694-3261 Rents are based on income. Apartments 535-Commercial are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ Property tions and energy effi­ Commercial space(s) cient. Applicants must in West Jefferson, apply in person at the large area (-1200 sq. on-site office, Apt. 6-A. ft.) with roll up door. Office hours are MonSmaller area (-600 sq. Thurs 4:30 pm - 6:30 ft;) with toilet. Suitable pm. Fri 2:30pm - 4:30 for office, light manu­ pm Call (336) 246facturing, or storage, 4757. Rental Assis­ will lease together tance is assigned ($600 per month) or based upon availability separately (negotiable). and need. Section 8 Limited parking - not welcomed. Equal suitable for retail sales. Opportunity Housing. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, 490-Houses / Leave message. Apts. for Sale 1115Professionals FOR SALE BY OWNER Jefferson-Sunnyside Park • 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower Floor-Rumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat. .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact 500-Mobile Homes for Sale BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 FOR A GOOD RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified 1195-Legals section. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, L6t Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Roby Swift deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 139 Buck Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson. NC 28694 on or before the 9th day of November, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of August, 2005. Carla S. Wyatt Administratrix for the estate of Roby Swift IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 hundred fifty ED IN BOOK 323 AT seven ($750.00), PAGE 1716 IN dollars THE ASHE COUNTY whichever is greater, is PUBLIC REGISTRY, required and must be tendered in the form of NORTH CAROLINA certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids NOTICE OF SALE as required by law. Pursuant to a Court Following the expira­ order and under and by tion of the statutory period, all virtue of the power and upset authority contained in remaining amounts are the above-referenced immediately due and deed of trust and owing. because of default in the payment of the The date of this Notice indebtedness thereby is July 20. 2005. secured and failure to W. Neill or carry out and perform David the stipulation and Elizabeth B. Ells agreements therein Substitute Trustee contained and, pur­ 8520 Cliff Cameron suant to demand of the Drive, Suite 300 owner and holder of Charlotte, NC 28269 the indebtedness se­ (704) 333-8107 cured by said deed of http://shapiroattorneys. trust, the undersigned com/nc/ substitute trustee will expose for sale at pub­ 05-71495 lic auction to the high­ NORTH CAROLINA est bidder for cash at ASHE COUNTY the usual place of sale at the county court­ NQIJCEIO house of said county at CREDITORS 10:00 AM on August 10, 2005 the following described real estate and any other improve­ ments which may be situated thereon, situat­ ed in Ashe County, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with improve­ ments thereon, situat­ ed, lying and being in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Township, Ashe County North Carolina , and more particularly described as follows: BEING Lots Nos. 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105 of Lawfield Acres Subdivision: recorded in Plat Book 2, at page 81, Envelope 133-A, Ashe County Registry, and reference is here­ by made to said recorded plat for specific description and location of said lots. Parcel Number: 09263001742 And Being more commonly known as: 113 Benfield Drive, Jefferson, NC 28640 1160-Tree Service ARE YOU LOOKING 05sp56 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES LARRY GREER AND SUSAN MILLER GREER DAT­ ED NOVEMBER 19. 2004 AND RECORD- 1195-Legals The record owner(s) of the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James Larry Greer and Susan Miller Greer. Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Parker C. Blevins, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of October, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 11th day of July, 2005. Edith B. Blevins, Administratrix of the Estate of Parker C. Blevins, Deceased 3655 Big Piney Creek Road Lansing, North Carolina 28643 JOHNSTON AND JOHNSTON Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 398 Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 . NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JERRY REX BLEVINS, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LELA M. BLEVINS The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lela M. Blevins, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of November, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. 1195-Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 2004-SP-98 IN RE: Foreclosure of Deed of Trust from Garfield Hamilton, Grantor, to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee, recorded in Book 238, Page 2238 in the Ashe County, North Carolina Public Registry by David T. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustee, as recorded in Book 320, Page 303 of the Ashe County Public Registry NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF BEAL ESTATE Pursuant to the power and authority contained in that Deed of Trust executed by Garfield Hamilton dated March 18, 1999 and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Ashe County, North Carolina, in Book 238, Page 2238, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness se­ cured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the usual place of sale in the County Court­ house of Ashe County, Jefferson, North Caroli­ na, at 12:00 p.m. ON August 25, 2005, the following described real property, including all improvements thereon: ADDRESS OF PROP­ ERTY: 906 Oakwood Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING ON A CHESTNUT STUMP IN WILSON LINE, RUN­ NING WEST 10 RODS TO A ROCK PILE: THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS A STAKE IN CHARLEY KELLY'S LINE, THEN EAST 10 RODS TO A CHEST­ NUT IN ISOM GAITHOR'S LINE, THEN NORTH TO THE BEGINNING CONTAINING ONE ACRE AND BEING KNOWN AS THE CANDIS FERGUSON TRACT OF LAND. The property to be of­ fered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ Being that parcel of fer and conveyance land conveyed to "AS IS, WHERE IS." Garfield C. Hamilton, Neither the Trustee nor has a life time will, then the holder of the note it is to go to my wife secured by the deed Cecelia M. Ross Hamil­ of trust/security agree­ ton for her life time, ment, or both, being then willed to my five foreclosed, nor the children Leslie C. Ham­ officers, directors, ilton, Tabitha J, Hamil­ attorneys, employees, ton, Kelly L. Hamilton, agents or authorized Jackey J. Hamilton and representative of either Kevin O. Hamilton from Trustee or the holder of This the 5th day of Cecelia W. Ross Ham­ the note make any rep­ August, 2005. ilton by that deed dated resentation or warranty 02/06/90 and recorded relating to the title or Jerry Rex Blevins 02/06/90 in Deed Book any physical, environ­ 253 A. L. Blevins Rd. mental, health or safety 172, at Page 1722 of Lansing, NC 28643 the ASHE County, NC conditions existing in, Public Registry. on, at or relating to the Publication dates: property being offered 8/9; 8/16; 8/23; 8/30 for sale, and any and Being that parcel of all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed. This sale is made subject to all Institutional Research, prior liens and encum­ brances, and unpaid Planning and taxes and assessments Effectiveness Officer including but not limited to any transfer tax For more information associated with the foreclosure, for paying, call: (336) 838-6172 or if any. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the 838-6421 amount of the bid or $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ Wilkes Community College List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post w $ $ $ w w. 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PRESENT OWNER: Garfield Hamilton The terms of the*sale are that the real prop­ erty will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" for cash to the highest bidder and the undersigned may require the successful bidder to immediately deposit cash or a certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the high bid. The real property will be sold subject to restrictions and ease­ ments of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. WRITE THIS the 14th day of July, 2005. IT AAOS r BOTH JACKS ON IMOBAIOIC BOCII IBM <i*t up <W*. out Got mwArg MM.otg REAL. | DRUGSTORY.ORG ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION? com mute (b-myOTt') n. Eagerly anticipated^ daily trip to and from area of stunning views and Apristine beauty. _ A—. DAVID T. SIMPSON, JR. Substitute Trustee One Month (15 runs) for Only Up to 25 »vofggmg) Price includes photo. 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Lessons are taught by Kitty Honeycutt, director of Fleet Feet Cloggers. Classes are offered for ages 4 - adult for dancers of all skill levels (beginner thru advanced) and will be on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Tuition is $28 each month. Please call 336-9823272 with any questions. 6:15 p.m.: Safety Seminar at Ashe County Airport This seminar will be conducted by Larry Lambert and David Masters in the General Aviation Terminal. Beginning at 6:20, Early Movie: Mission to Mir, 7 -7:50 Weird and Unusual FAR Questions, 8:10-9 p.m. Land Survival, Are You Prepared? 6:30 p.m.: Ashe County Middle School will host an open house orientation for upcoming 8th graders in the gymnasium. 7 p.m.: Healing Prayer Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church located on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is required. Wednesday, August 10 more information, call Helen Bard at 846-9439. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Ashe Schools of Home Education will have a pot-luck picnic and registration at Ashe Park (new shelter), to gear up for the new school year. If you home school or are thinking of home schooling come join us for a fun and informative evening. Bring the whole family. We will also have a table set up for those who would like to sell any used curriculum/books. We ask that you bring a covered dish and drink to share. For more information call 877-2516. 5 p.m - until: Spaghetti Supper fundraiser at Buffalo Baptist Church Fellowship Hall sponsored by the Buffalo Community Center. Menu includes salad, dessert and drink with takeouts and delivery available by calling 877-1694. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" portrayed by Jimmy W. Johnson, will be presented at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Advanced tickets are $25 and available at Winners Circle in Jefferson, Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs and Ships Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is included. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night at Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Stories, songs and performances by local artists. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for students. Sunday, August 14 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming 8:30 a.m. Ashe County and Decoration at Ebenezer Retired School Personnel Church with worship service will meet at Winners Circle beginning at 11 a.m. Speaker for the yearly back-to-school will be Petey Edwards and breakfast meeting. All newly singers will be Keith Noblett retired school personnel are and Phil and Pat Segraves. A encouraged to attend. There covered dish lunch will follow. will be a short presentation on 10:30 a.m.:Landmark Baptist long-term care. Members are Church will have homecoming asked to bring school supplies. services. Speaker will be the 1 1 - 3 p . m . : M o b i l e P h a r m a c y pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy. will be at Warrensville Baptist There will be special singing Church. by The Landmarks. A covered dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Special singing will follow in the afternoon. 7:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m.: Everyone is invited. Cholesterol/Blood Sugar 11 a.m.: Homecoming at Screening at Mt. Hearts with Calvary United Methodist cost being $15. Participants Church in Fleetwood with should fast 12 hours prior covered dish lunch following. to test, but may drink plenty 2 p.m.: Decoration at of water. Appointments are Smethport Cemetery necessary. Call 846-0744. Everyone is invited. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Medicare Part 2 p.m.: Decoration Service at D Outreach is being sponsored the Weaver Cemetery on the by the Ashe Services for Aging Teaberry Road. and Methodist Women of 2 p.m.: Decoration at Severt Helton Charge at Lansing Fire Cemetery and everyone is Dept. welcome. 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Taylor Family Reunion Opportunity Commission, will be held at the Nella Inc. (BROC) will hold its Full Community Center in Lansing Board Meeting at the BROC immediately after decoration at Alleghany office in Sparta, NC. approximately 4 p.m. Please call Wilkes office at 6677 p.m.Temple BaptistChurch 7174, Ashe office at 384-4543 will have a special singing with or Alleghany office at 372-7284 the Mountain View Baptist for additional information. Church Choir. Rev. Denton Hart will be the guest speaker. Pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church invite 5 - 8 p . m . : G a l l e r y C r a w l in everyone to attend. downtown West Jefferson. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" portrayed by Jimmy W. Johnson, will be presented at 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Mountain Music Jamboree in Education Classes willbe held Glendale Springs. Advanced at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. tickets are $25 and available The program will provide basic at Winners Circle in Jefferson, information for diabetics and Mountain Music Jamboree in tools for successful diabetes Glendale Springs and Ships management. Call 846-0744 to Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is attend. included. will meet in the New River Area Conference Room in Building 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Road in Boone. The public is invited. 6:30 p.m.: Girl Scout Night informational meeting will be held in several locations. School sites participating are Blue Ridge, Mountain View and Westwood. For additional information, call the Girl Scout Council of the Catawba Valley Area at (828) 328-2444 or tollfree at (800) 328-8388. Wednesday, August 17 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. Thursday, August 18 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at National Guard Armory. Friday, August 19 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. 1 p.m.: What is a Hellbender? It is a large salamander that lives in just a few rivers in North Carolina. The New River is home to this unique and non-poisonous river dweller. Learn more about this slimy but harmless animal while we separate fact from fiction. Short slide program and discussion at New River State Park's Hwy 221 access. Meet at the Community Building. Call 336982-2587 for directions or more information. 2 p.m.: Bard Family Reunion will be held at Welcome Home Tuesday, August 16 10 a.m.: Medicare Part D Outreach at the Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. 4 - 5 p.m.: Wilkes County Public Library Book Club will discuss No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. For questions call Mary Wilson at 336-8382818 or visit our website www. arlibrary.org. 6 p.m.: Suicide and Depression in Ashe County Workshop called Pain is the Needle...Hope is the Thread, will be presented at Jefferson United Methodist Church. If you would like to attend this rv.r,^tir.n r-jll «/!£- 8 a.m.: 16th Annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Race will be held. A ride map, cue sheet, 2004 results and on­ line registration are available at www.ashecivic.com. For more information visit the website of fun, music and good food. 7 p.m.: Mountain Music Jamboree presents Whltetop Mountain Band. Buffet begins at 6:30. Call 246-2900 for more information. Sunday, August 21 Decoration at the Johnson Family Cemetery You are invited to come anytime that day to show your respect. The cemetery is located at the Hartsog Farm on Hwy 88 West in Creston. Everyone is welcome. Donations for the upkeep and to help fund the expansion of the cemetery which was done last year can be made to Mrs. Mildred Graybeal, Box 2550 Big Laurel Road, Creston, NC 28615. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming Services will be held at Wagoner Baptist Church. Singers will be Buford and Linda Wilson. The morning message will be brought by Rev. Everett Little. Lunch will be served following the services. Rev. Steve Viers and congregation invite everyone to attend. Thursday, August 25 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! — Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Race Siritis Satellite Radio at the Glen Watkins Glen International 08-14-05 PIT I'TOP FOR PRIZE* RULE* 1. Mu$t 21 yeere Plfl or Qidgr tp enter, 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest: 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win - Race Winner A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing Your Name closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per Your Address hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that Phone # amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson Monday, August 15 Saturday, August 13 Saturday, August 20 or call Ashe Arts Center at 336.846.ARTS. 8 a.m.: A Safe Sitters Workshop will be held for 11-13 year olds who care for children. Call 846-0781 for more information. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. 9 a.m.:Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Beaver Creek Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public.This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Community Children's Festival will be held at FaithBridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock. Families all over the High Country are invited to start the school year and kick off your fall with fun booths, games and prizes, all absolutely free. For more information, please call 828-297-4147. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview Lions Club is looking for local craflers for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day Get your pit crew ready for the Thursday, August 11 Friday, August 12 at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Early Bird Preview of Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Entry fee is $5. 12 noon - 8 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. 2 p.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Phoenix Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public.This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win Contest is made possible bu the qreat sponsors befoto. Thank una. 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The renowned big band has won 17 Grammy Awards, in­ cluding awards for "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album" in 1997 & 1999. The ensemble consists of 18 performers who are com­ mitted to upholding and advanc­ ing the American institution that is jazz. Some members are new, but the core of the sound still swings from musicians hand-picked by the Count him­ self In demand for world tours and recordings, the band has won every respected jazz poll in the wdrld at least once, and they continue to accumulate awards and special recognitions. Their performance at Appalachian is co-presented with the Hayes School of Music, with funding by the Hayes Endowment for Musi­ cal Excellence. On Wednesday, October 5,The President's Own United States Marine Band will take the stage at Farthing Auditorium, led by Lieutenant Colonel Colburn, for a full-length musical program. Continuing a tradition begun more than a century ago by the Band's 17th and most influential Director, John Philip Sousa, The President's Own United States Marine Band performs for near­ ly 100,000 people across Amer­ ica on its annual concert tour. The band typically performs ten different programs during a con­ cert tour, rotating the programs to best suit the concert venues. During its current tour of the Southeast, the October 5 per­ formance at Appalachian is the Marine Band's only North Caro­ lina performance. Marine Band tour performances offer a unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensem­ ble music. From the very first note of the opening fanfare, to the closing note of "Marine's Hymn," the concert is designed to create a unified musical experience. Over the past century, the philosophy supporting the Ma­ rine Band's national concert tour has remained virtually unchanged. Publicity materials for the band's first tour in 1891 reflect current thought: "The President and the Secretary of the Navy have consented to give a leave of absence to the band for a brief tour, in response to many pressing requests, and because they recognize the fact that the people throughout the country should have an opportunity to listen to the band which is main­ tained by their pleasure and at their expense." Government representatives and civilian critics alike salute the Marine Band for its talent and professionalism. TIME magazine recently reported that the band "is now judged by ex­ perts to be the best the world has ever produced," and the New York limes hails the band's sound for its "glowing richness and impressive tonal precision." First Lady Laura Bush noted that, "The United States Marine Band, The President's Own,' has been at the side of our Chief Executive throughout American history. In times of triumph, at moments of tragedy, and on days of celebration, the Marine Band always hit the right note." This event free of charge, and is copresented by the Hayes School of Music. The political theme turns to satire on Friday, October 21, as the musical comedy troupe Capi­ tol Steps returns to Boone to re­ gale audiences with their campy and witty musical renditions of the goings-on in our nation's capitol. Equal-opportunity quipsters who have been lauded for their clever commentary from left, right and center of the aisle—and ^en by those who have been on the receiving end of their banter, the troupe is especially proud of their Surgeon General's warnurg, granted them by C. Everett Koop: The Capitol Steps will cause your sides to split." On Thursday, November 3, the American Chamber Players will Perform in Rosen Concert Hall. Led by Artistic Director Miles Hoffman, the American Cham­ ber Players have toured exten­ sively throughout North Ameri­ ca. and are hailed throughout the continent as one of today's most exciting and innovative chamber teusic ensembles. They perform a varied repertoire, ranging from familiar masterpieces to neglected gems, to newly com­ missioned American works. The Washington Bast commends them for "establish (ingl stan­ dards of chamber music per­ formance equal to any in the world." While at Appalachian, the American Chamber Players will participate in a residency program with the Hayes School of Music, funded in part by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence. The stellar fall season con­ tinues with The Parsons Dance Company, on Tuesday, Novem­ bers. Hailed by the Los Angeles sounds, Paul Winter has also performed in such places as the White House, the Grand Canyon, the Negev Desert in Israel and the palace of the Crown Prince of Japan. Jazz Time magazine ex­ tols, "The Paul Winter Consort's Times for their "inherent musicality and unfailing technical sophistication," the company has thrilled audiences on six continents with well over 1,500 performances since its incep­ tion in 1987. Artistic Director David Parsons is the recipient of numerous awards and commis­ sions, including the 2001 Ameri­ can Choreography Award and a recent commission for the Alvin Ailey Company. Called "one of the hottest tickets in contem­ porary dance" by The Toronto Star, the company is acclaimed for its exuberant dancers, and fast-moving and sometimes hu­ morous dances that showcase the incredible athletic capacity of its performers. The company's performance on November 8 will feature a musical score by Dave Matthews. One week later, on Tuesday, November 15, the Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez will add a strong and sophisticated ele­ ment of jazz to the 2005-06 Per­ forming Arts Series. One of the top ten Grammy Award winners of all time, Pat Metheny is rec­ ognized as one of today's most prolific and influential guitar­ ists and composers, as well as an accomplished music educator. Metheny reinvented the jazzguitar sound for a new genera­ tion of players, and continues to re-define the genre, utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of the guitar. McBride, named by Rolling Stone magazine, as the "Hot Jazz Artist" in the early 90s, has become one of the most acclaimed acoustic and electric bassists to emerge from the jazz world. Known for his musical diversity, he trained at Juilliard, has experimented with hip-hop, funk, and pop, and can also hold his own with the stalwarts from the more traditional jazz world. Antonio Sanchez (drums) has a background and training in clas­ sical piano. He has performed on several Grammy Award-nomi­ nated recordings, and continues to remain active in the local Boston music scene. The trio re­ leased its first album,"Speaking of Now" in February 2002. On Saturday, December 3, the Performing Arts Series will present its holiday show: the Paul Winter Consort performing a concert in celebration of the earth. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, bandleader, com­ poser and explorer of the world's musical traditions, Paul Winter is joined by an array of outstand­ ing musicians from different musical backgrounds for this festival of the Earth's music. Just in time for the winter solstice, the Paul Winter Con­ sort continues to celebrate the earth— and all its creatures and cultures.This unique"Earth Music" has developed over the past thirty-eight years, as the Consort performed in over 2,000 concerts in major concert halls of the Americas, Europe and Asia, as well as cathedrals such as Washington's National Cathe­ dral, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and New York's St. John the Divine, where they are artists in residence. Bringing vitality through music and awakening people to the plight of endangered spe­ cies through the beauty of their profound involvement with en­ vironmental issues has given its music an almost Emersonian aura and purity of purpose." Tuesday, January 24, the Fly­ ing Karamazov Brothers leap into action with a high-energy "Monty Pythonesque" evening of antics sure to delight and entertain audience members of all ages. Their performance, entitled "LIFE: A Guide for the Perplexed," is a fun-filled com­ edy/musical/juggling act featur­ ing four "Brothers" who portray over 20 characters throughout the course of the evening in a comic recipe for survival in the modern world. Each performer plays numerous musical instru­ ments, and juggles anything not nailed to the floor—even ac­ cepting items volunteered from audience members! The Boston Globe praises this performance as "the most purely entertaining show. It all works wonderfully! See for yourself!" Aquila Theatre Compa­ ny comes to Appalachian on Wednesday, February 8, with a stunningly staged performance of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, written in 1886. Set in Victorian London, a city of fog, dark alley­ ways, creaking doors and suspi­ cious inhabitants, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde begins with a disturbing account of a small child being abruptly knocked down by a brutally ugly man who disappears into the shadowy London streets. Com­ pelled to investigate, the lawyer Utterson begins a manhunt that plunges him into the deepest re­ cesses of upper class London so­ ciety as he delves into the murky activities of the noted doctor Eldward Jekyll. Stevenson's story offers compelling views of the nature of human emotion and the bounds of scientific research, a fascinating detective story and a fictional parallel for the unsolved murders of "Jack the Ripper." Aquila's bold and innovative stoiytelling, respect for the origi­ nal text and compelling stage­ craft have been acclaimed by the New York Times as "making an old tale brim with timely reso­ nance—enhancing its relevance to the 21st century." Using origi­ nal music and choreography,and the best actors from London and New York, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde promis­ es to be an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling, thoughtful and exciting theatre. On Thursday, March 23 Ap­ palachian welcomes the Pe­ king Acrobats to the stage, who guarantee to raise the altitude of performers on Farthing Au­ ditorium's stage to seemingly impossible heights. Since 1952, this group of gymnasts, cyclists and tumblers has left audiences around the world spellbound by the graceful athleticism of their ancient acrobatic folk art. From as early as age five, the performers begin mastering dis­ ciplines that arose during the Ch'in Dynasty (225-207 B.C.), a dynamic period when acrobatic movements mirrored the pleas­ antries and struggles of daily life. In modern times, the troupe remains the largest touring at­ traction of its kind. Accentu­ ated by live music from an exotic Chinese orchestra, the acrobats transform 2000 year-old tradi­ tions of agility and grace into a modern-day kaleidoscope of en­ tertainment and wonder. This performance is made possible with the generous support of SkyBest Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyLine Telephone Membership Corporation, Inc. During their visit to Boone, the Peking Acrobats will also provide a matinee performance for sixth, seventh and eighth graders in Watauga County, as part of the Touring Arts Program presented by the Watauga Coun­ ty Arts Council and Watauga County Schools, in conjunction with the Performing Arts Series. The season will end with Shapiro & Smith Dance Com­ pany performing "Anytown." A full-evening work featuring a fully-staged set and multi-media design, Anytown pairs the leg­ endary music of Bruce Spring­ steen, Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell with the stunning chore­ ography of husband-and-wife team Danial Shapiro and Joni Smith. Inspired by the period be­ tween the two World Wars and featuring a multi-generational case of nine dancers, Anytown evokes the timeless plight of the working class so relevant to cur­ rent times— the daily struggles, life challenges and deep intima­ cies that make up humankind. The New York Times praises, "Shapiro and Smith touched on the subjects of love,death and hi­ lariously grotesque excess. This program stood out for strong, sharp-edged dancing and a dar­ ing theatrical reality unusual in these days of pared-down dance presentation." All performances will be held at 8 p.m. in Farthing Audito­ rium, with the exception of the November 3 performance by the American Chamber Players, which will be held at 8 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall. In addition to the generous sponsorship from SkyBest Com­ munications, the Performing Arts Series is also fortunate to have the support of ten media sponsors: The Mountain Times, the Watauga Democrat, Moun­ tain Television Network, Char­ ter Communications, WFDD 88.5, WDAV 89.9, WETS 89.5, WNCW 88.7, Mix 102.3 and Highway 106 New Country. The 2005-06 Performing Arts Series is presented by Appala­ chian State University's Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. Subscription sales for the series (offering discounts of 10-15%) begin August 24, and individual tickets will be on sale September 1. With the exception of the free concert by the US Marine Band on October 5, individual tickets to Performing Arts Series events are $16 for adults,$14 for seniors ASU staff/faculty, and $8 for all students. For tickets or information, or to request a season brochure, call 800-841-ARTS< 2787) or 828-262-4046 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm), or visit www.oca.appstate.edu. Save Up To *400 A Year! Over 145 Channels of Cable Entertainment • Includes Digital Cable, plus Free Family Cable on all extra TVs • Up to 20 channels of Showtime*. FUX».The Movie Channel™ • Up to 20 channels of Starr • 45 channelsof Commercial-Free Digital Music * • Access to pay-per-view movies and specials. plus seasonal sports packages Super-Fast High Speed Internet Service* • Surl with speeds up to 5.0 Mbps. Up to 3x faster than most DSL services • No phone line required. No dialing la Always connected • Share up to 6 e-mail addresses with your family New Customers: Order Both & Save! Two Star Pak Including Family Cable. 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The Buffalo Community Center, located at 577 Kemp Lewis Circle in West Jefferson was built in 1968 by local citizens and once served as the perfect spot for family reunions, birthday parties, church functions and literally hundreds of basketball games. During the past year much has been done to revitalize the weathered old building. Completed work includes new plumbing and electrical systems, new roof system, raised and Finished ceiling in the gym, new entrance doors and windows, dry walled ceiling and walls downstairs, and a fresh coat of paint on the exterior. With the hardest work now behind us, we look toward completing the revitalization with new interior paint, new appliances, cabinets and a new covered porch. Your support of the spaghetti supper will help to complete this project and reopen the doors again for everyone to use, enjoy and take pride in. If you would like more information about the community center, please contact Kevin Roland at (336) 877-4317. Taking the bite out of mosquito problems Special to the Post Charles Apperson, Mike Waldvogel, NC State Extension Entomology some new alternative chemi­ cals. You can read an earlier press release from the CDC concerning these repellents: The recent rains we've http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/ experienced will undoubtedly media/pressrel/r050428.htm. trigger a spike in mosquito Repellents should be used activity in the ensuing weeks. diligently and carefully, par­ Populations of Asian tiger ticularly on children. They mosquito are likely to rise should be applied only to significantly in many areas exposed skin and/or cloth­ in about 7-10 days which ing. You can read more about means that NOW is the time mosquito control and repel­ for residents to take steps to lents on our website: http:// reduce populations by elimi­ insects.ncsu.edu/Urban/westnating breeding sites around nile.htm. their property. Containers that fill with water should be discarded or at least emp­ tied. Birdbaths should be flushed out (the birds will appreciate the fresh water, too!). And...it's time to get out the ladder and clean out those debris-clogged gutters. Surveys conducted in areas of our state have found that the dishes under potted plants and the tarps over wood­ piles, boats, etc. are particu­ larly difficult to eliminate as sources of mosquito produc­ tion because they often get overlooked. Keep your thirsty plants sated water-wise but don't leave standing water in the dish beneath the pot. Likewise, storm sewers and drainage ditches along road­ sides become clogged with silt, vegetation, as well as beer bottles and other trash that some people seem to pride themselves on being able to toss out and over the top of the car while speed­ ing down the road. Remove debris and/or report drainage problems to the appropriate state or municipal agency. We've gotten several inqui­ ries about the widely adver­ tised home spray systems for mosquito control. To date, there has been no scientifi­ cally based information (i.e., data that consists of more than a collection of anecdotes from the manufacturer and/or users) available on how effec­ tive these misting systems are in reducing mosquito biting activity. Obviously, if people want to spend the money to have such a system installed it's their choice. However, we cannot stress enough the importance of understanding that they are dispersing an insecticide (pyrethrum) into the air around their house and it should not be done when people (particularly children and the elderly) are in the vicinity or when food is exposed on tables, grills, etc. Also, on windy days, the mist is likely to drift downwind also limiting it's impact on mosquitoes in the vicinity. We still stress the need for personal protection. DEET remains the most common­ ly used repellent although the EPA recently approved West Jefferson, NC - Out with the old, and in with the new. As new vehicle models are making their way out of the factories and into dealerships, many car owners will look to trade-in or resell their current one. There are numerous factors that determine a vdhicle's resale value, such as the make and model of your vehicle, its age, mileage and overall condition. Although a large portion of the resale value is predetermined, car owners do have the oppor­ tunity to increase the value by taking proper care of the vehicle and ensuring it is in its optimum condition when reselling it. The service specialists at Heritage Dodge-Chry-Jeep offer the following addition­ al tips to help car owners better prepare their vehi­ cles for resale and trade-in. Have all ownership mate­ rials. Providing the docu­ mentation that accompanied the vehicle when first pur­ chased is a key component to resale value. Ownership materials include the war­ ranty manual and owner's manual. In addition to the manuals, it is important to have the spare key, and when applicable, the con­ vertible top boot cover. Look under the hood and fill all fluids. Make sure to top off all fluids, which include brake fluid, power steering fluid and wiper fluid, along with oil, coolant and antifreeze. Do basic operational checks. There are a number of basic operational mecha­ nisms automotive techni­ cians test when determin­ ing resale value. First, check the dashboard to see if any warning lights are lit and address any indicated problems. Second, ensure all lights, internal and external, locks, windows, wipers, turn signals, the trunk release, mirrors, seat belts, defrosters, the horn, air conditioning and heat systems and seat adjusters mtmwiinmim •s> work. Additionally, accesso­ ries that were purchased with the vehicle, such as heated seats or a sunroof, should be in working order. Conduct your own road test. Take your car out on the road and put yourself in the automotive technician's shoes. Make sure the vehicle easily starts and the gear selector functions properly. Check steering performance and that equipment, such as cruise control, overdrive, gauges and the sound sys­ tem, are in tip-top shape. Also, ensure the accelera­ tion and brakes are operat­ ing effectively. Check for leaks. Once the road test is complete, look under and around the vehi­ cle for any obvious leaks. Inspect under the hood for any dramatic decreases in fluid levels. Evaluate overall appear­ ance. Although your vehicle may have a lot of miles on it, it shouldn't look as though it does. Before attempting to resell, drivers should pay close attention to the exterior and inte­ rior condition of their vehi­ cles. Externally, check for dents and scratches. Make sure all the wheels match and are filled, and remove any decals and stickers. Internally, clean the floors, mats and seats, along with the panels and dashboard. Remove all personal items from the glove compartment and trunk. And, finally have your vehicle professionally washed and detailed prior to having the resale value evaluation. Most importantly, the service specialists recom­ mend regular service and maintenance checkups by certified automotive experts throughout your vehicle's life. Although your dealer­ ship should keep a detailed history of your vehicle on file, keep your own record of all the checkups and main­ tenance performed on your vehicle in a logbook to dem­ onstrate proper care was provided. These tips are provided by the service specialists at Heritage Dodge-ChryslerJeep in West Jefferson, North Carolina. From washing cars and watering lawns to splashing in pools, you and your family use lots of water in the summer. In fact, an average American household uses more than 94,000 gallons of fresh water each year. But, like many of our natural resources, our water supplies are limited. By conserving water, you can not only help the environ­ ment but also save hundreds of dollars each year. Water efficiency means using less water to provide the same benefit. There are many ways that you and your family can make your home more efficient and save money each year in water, sewage, and energy costs. Use the fol­ lowing water-saving tips to get started. Check all water-using appliances, equipment, and other devices for leaks and repair them immediately. (Nearly 14 percent of the water you pay for is never even used because it leaks down the drain.) Replace appliances and fixtures such as dishwashers, clothes wash­ er, and toilets with high-effi­ ciency models. Be more proac­ tive about using less water for daily activities such as brush­ ing your teeth and showering. Consider using drip irrigation rather than sprinklers. Select plants that are appropriate for your climate and are droughtresistant. Make your home more water-efficient this summer with the Using Water Wisely package. There are three easy ways to get your free publica­ tions: Send your name and address to Using Water Wisely, Pueblo, Colorado 81009, visit http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/ n27water/htm, or call toll-free 1(888) 8 PUEBLO weekdays 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for Using Water Wisely. L ulW ? ii fjfj* sJf Si* -- ' Male Beagle About 5 years old Very Sweet Boy!!! Needs a New Home! V^jtr' *• .ft " G wit&SS 'Jmwty "Peaches" Lab/Hound o r Fall Mix 2 Cats and 7 Kittens <N.h actual phoin Iit cats available... onAugust 15-16 Begin August 18 mix Ashe 336-846-3900 www.wilkescc.edu twfapidtMim Augury wit WJ WMOU #»*iiW« uiiom s w#r. dlMHityrt 1 w»» r\K , m (Tt> 1 400 f)r,WW* >- Ashe Animal Control 707 Fred Pu»h Road •Grumpier, NC982-4060 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-08-09 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/b2915f7133f88c83dfe2c755683c0a39.pdf cee78548f3b564e8f26acdab8362dd33 PDF Text Text • New uniforms for Huskies Friday page 1B August 12, 2005 • Frank James golf tourney a hit 500 page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • Youth soccer schedule Volume 80, Issue 64 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROUNA SINCE 1925 Helton meth lab busted, 2 in jail by Jim Thompson Editor Two suspects are in Ashe County jail after a meth lab bust in the Helton community Wednesday morning. At about 11 a.m., officers with the Northwest Methamphetamine Task Force, the Ashe Sheriff's Office and the SBI served a search warrant at a home on Helton Creek Road, north of Lansing. As a result of the search, James Ray Phipps, 39, and Tiffany Michelle Huffman, 28, were taken into custody. Both were subsequently charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling place to manufacture methamphetamine, and pos­ session of methamphetamine, all felonies. Neither has a prior criminal record, according to the N.C. Department of Correc­ tion. At press time, the two re­ mained in the county jail under $200,000 secured bond each. A first appearance on the charges was scheduled for Friday. West Jefferson forms Tourism Authority by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor With the approval of an occupancy tax for the Town of West Jefferson, the board of aldermen has formed a Tour­ ism Development Author­ ity to administer the funds. Those named to the threemember board are Ernest O'Banion with Nation's Inn, Jeannie Fox with Carolina Mountain Properties, and Mike Everhart with Ashe County Cheese. West Jefferson has been granted a 3 percent occu­ pancy tax to be charged on accommodations, that is an­ ticipated to bring in over $20,000 annually. The tax covers any room, lodging or accommodation such as ho­ tels, motels, bed and break­ fasts, and campgrounds, that is subject to state sales tax under G.S. 105-164.4(a)(3). Occupancy tax does not apply to accommodations furnished Schools score well on ABCs by non-profit charitable, edu­ cational, or religious organi­ zations when furnished in furtherance of their non-profit purpose. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen said that the TDA board must be made up of those - in the tourism business. The board could be as small as three members, and more can be added in the future. He also noted that two-thirds of the occupancy tax must be used for tourism promotion and the other third for tourism related expendi­ ture, which could be adminis­ tration or revitalization. The West Jefferson oc­ cupancy tax will take effect Sept. 1. The funds will be managed by West Jeffer­ son Finance Officer Kathy Howell and administered by the TDA. The TDA will re­ port quarterly to the board of aldermen on receipts and spending. by Jim Thompson Editor Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County students got a foggy start to the 2005-06 school year on Wednesday as buses rolled and bells rang welcoming staff and students back to the classrooms. The fog was especially thick at Westwood Elementary School making the facility on US 221 nearly invis­ ible as the first buses and parents arrived to bring the children to school. According to some, that fog on opening day may be the forerunner of a snow this winter that could end up keeping students home for a day. Foggy start to new school year Lansing celebrates paying off loans by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Lansing Aldermen were excited Monday evening to announce they are paying off two loans - the "small" water bond of $4,970.84 and the town hall at $12,465. Money has been appropri­ ated from the town's fund balance, saved over a number of years, to pay off the loans. The town board still owes ap­ proximately $82,000 on the "large" water bond, but with the other two loans paid they can now pay more on this re­ maining bond amount. "A payoff of $17,000 in notes in three years is really good the way the economy is going," said Lansing Finan­ cial Officer Alicia Roten to the board. "And without rais­ ing water or sewer rates. I commend you." Mayor Jason Ring said it helped the town to make an aggressive effort at bill collecting. He praised Town Clerk Bernice Prestwood for her work in bill notices and collections. "This makes me feel re­ ally proud that we are able to do this," said Mayor Ring. "1 think our cW^nfi should know that their tax money is being spent in a proper man­ ner." Roten said that it is the town board's job to wisely save and spend taxpayer money. "People expect and appreciate it," she said. Ring said the town has greatly reduced its debt through aggressive bill col­ lections. He said those who pay their taxes expect oth­ ers to do the same. Begin­ ning next February, Lansing will follow the example of the county and other towns in publishing a list of delin­ quent taxpayers in the local newspaper v* in honor of paying o f f the note on the town hall, the a1- Just as students head back to classrooms after the sum­ mer break, the schools them­ selves got report cards. The N.C. Department of Public Instruction released results of the ABCs of Pub­ lic Education for the 2004-5 school year last week. The numbers show Ashe's schools remain well ahead of state averages, and a number achieved significant honors in the program. One key measure is the percentage of students who are at least at grade level in reading and mathematics. The statewide average during 2004-5 for grades K-8, accord­ ing to Vanessa Jeter of the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, is 80.9. This com­ pares to these Ashe results for last school year: •Ashe County Middle School: 94.8 percent •Blue Ridge Elementary School: 90.2 percent •Mountain View Elemen­ tary School: 87.7 percent •Westwood Elementary School: 92.5 percent "They do not figure this performance composite for high schools on a statewide basis," Jeter said. Ashe Coun­ ty High School's figure was 83.2 percent. All the schools met their expected growth in perfor­ mance scores; Mountain See Lansing, page 5A View and Westwood met the state's high growth standard. Teachers there will receive a bonus of up to $1,500 (up to $500 for teacher assistants), while those at the other three schools will receive up to a $750 bonus (up to $375 for teacher assistants). Three county schools—the middle school, Blue Ridge and Westwood, were named Honor Schools of Excellence, the highest category. Schools in this category had at least 90 percent of their students at or above grade level, and completed a series of annual performance requirements under the No Child Left Be­ hind law. The high school and Mountain View were named Schools of Distinction, which means they had at least 80 percent of their students at or above grade level. Statewide in 2004-5, only 21.9 percent of all schools were recognized as Honor Schools of Excellence. Anoth­ er 26.8 percent of all schools were named Schools of Dis- Silent auction will aid woman's surgery by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Visit downtown West Jef­ ferson this weekend and see what the area has to offer in original artwork and crafts. Participate in the August Gallery Crawl on Friday eve­ ning, and then bid on some of the beautiful pieces you'll see during a silent auction Sunday afternoon and help a young West Jefferson woman raise funds for a special sur­ gery to help her walk again. River Rock Gallery on Jef­ ferson Avenue is hosting the silent auction on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. as a fundraiser for Elizabeth P. Clarke. A number of local artists have donated original artwork and crafts for this event. Auction items include: two paintings from River Rock artist Clayton Proctor; a post­ card of "Virginia Creeper at Elkland Station" by Stephen Shoemaker; paintings from B.J. Mauer, Loretta Weaver, Raney Rogers, and Lyn Soder; pottery from R.T. Morgan, Cheryl Williams, and Pat Morrison; jewelry and mixed media from Catherine Altice; a turquoise and silver cuff bracelet and matching ear­ rings from the Cabin Store; handmade beaded necklaces from Tammy Williams; a birdhouse from Peter "Greg" Greer; a flower decorated wire basket from Shatley Springs Uptown Jewelry & See Auction, page 5A Photo by Linda Burchette A silent auction of donated original art and crafts will be held Sunday afternoon at River Rock Gallery in West Jefferson to help raise funds for Elizabeth Clarke to afford a surgery to help her walk again. See Schools, page 5A Town facing $320,000 cost overruns on Villages of Ashe by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor West Jefferson is facing an estimated $60,000 increase in construction costs for the Vil­ lages of Ashe due to miscommunication in the Depart­ ment of Transportation, and an increase of approximately $260,000 due to a cost in­ crease in construction mate­ rials since the project budget was approved. Town Manager Ken McFa­ dyen said the town received Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com an encroachment agreement dated June 7 regarding in­ stallation of water and sewer lines to the construction site, but the DOT contractor was evidently unaware of this and paved Oakwood Drive on June 2. The town will now have to cut the road to install the lines and have the road repaved. The project faced a twoyear delay in obtaining grants for extension of town water and sewer services, and in that time costs for materials escalated dramatically. The entire project has increased by $320,000 because of these additional costs, nearly dou­ bling the original budget. In order to meet the in­ creased construction costs, the town is seeking a $150,000 zero percent economic devel­ opment loan through Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation and a similar loan through Skyline Mem­ bership Corporation. Local Commissioners meet Monday Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hear a proposal from Parks and Recreation Director Joe Boccardy for a recreational master plan, and a cost esti­ mate for extending water lines from the Town of Jeffer­ son to Ashe County Park, during the Monday, Aug. 15 meeting. He will address the board at 3:35 p.m. The board meets in Ashe County Courthouse begin­ ning at 3:30 p.m. Other items on the agenda include: • 4:10 p.m.: Tax Administrator Keith Little with monthly tax refund report and property tax assessed on planes housed at Ashe County Airport. •4:30 p.m.: County Ranger Tim Lewis with the monies will also be needed. A public hearing is sched­ uled for Monday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at town hall to solicit comments on the town seek­ ing these loans and other fi­ nancial resources to complete the project. Groundbreaking for the Villages of Ashe was held in July. Owner/developer Jim Richardson operates a simi­ lar development in Wilkes County. Villages of Ashe will be a community providing a wide array of services for senior adults. A Traditional Living phase will be the first of a multiple phase project. Over time, the community will cre­ ate a continuum of care, en­ abling seniors to age in place, from independent to assisted living to nursing home care. Traditional Living will ac­ commodate 60 guests age 55 and over in a community liv­ ing space with many ameni­ ties. This phase will create 25 North Carolina Service annual report. Items under general session include appointment of jury commissioners, a Mediacom cable television rate increase, discussion of the Polluting Industries Ordi­ nance, a review of a Request for Qualifications for Law Enforcement Center, and commissioner comments. library staff to be recognized Ashe County Public Library staff are being rec­ ognized this week during Staff Appreciation Week, designated for Aug. 8-13, by proclamation of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. The board adopted a resolution proclaiming this jobs and a $3 million private investment in the community. Between late winter and ear­ ly spring of 2006, the Villages of Ashe will offer indepen­ dent living or garden homes with two models from which to choose: "The Ashe" or "The Jefferson." As the population grows, Richardson said he hopes to develop on the same site a skilled nursing care fa­ cility through a Certificate of Need. See Hearing, page 5A week for the library staff and encourage county citi­ zens to express their gratitude for the dedication and service provided by the library employees. "The staff of the Ashe County Public Library sup­ plies a unique and significant service to the residents of our area," the resolution states. "With dedication and skill, they provide information, guidance and assistance to the community through their knowl­ edge of the many facets of library services. From the day-to-day operations to special programming, these individuals combine their strengths and talents to create a welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere un­ surpassed by any local library. We are enriched by their efforts." �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST low Oiscoun^ * ~~~ 2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2005 Pontiac Vibe ^j^pp|pjpp||^| Automatic $12,2201#*^^$15,685°* 2005 Buick LaSabre 2005 BuickTerraza CXL KI $18>147'8 2005 GMC Canyon 4x4 m Ext. 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Not inclusive of tax, tag, title, or $99 Doc Fee ** GMAC 48 month smartlease. $1000 down & tax, tag, title, $99 Doc fee, Security Deposit & 1st payment due at lease inception. OAC �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 PAGE 3A SOCIALS 0 A special thank you from Ashe Humane Society Houck and u XLL\ have fairytale wedding DePalma and Bennett announce engagement Sara Teneice Houck and Shawn Michael Day were united in marriage on August 7, 2004 at Welcome Home Baptist Church. C. E. Greene of Deep Gap married the couple. Her mother and father. Sara and Kevin Houck, escorted Teneice down the isle. She wore a white full-length strapless dress. The bodice was covered with pearls and sequins with a long train. On her head, she wore a diamond tiara and a short veil with sequins. Shawn's mother and father, Brenda and Jeff Day, escorted him down the isle. He wore a black tux with a white cummerbund and tie. Grandparents of the couple are Rex and the late Geraldine Houck of Grassy Creek, Mae and Johnie Houck of Jefferson. Harold and Naomi Day of West Jefferson and Carl and Ella Mae Fall of Millers Creek. The isle was decorated with tall candelabras with pink and white roses and ivy streaming down. The pews were decorated with white bows and pink and white roses. There were pink and white rose petals scattered down the path to the alter. The alter was decorated with a heart shaped arch with pink, white, and silver (lowers intertwined within the arch and two candelabras decorated with ivy. Jeff Day stood by his son's side as best man. His brother, Brandan Day and friends, Nathan Barker, Trevor Jones, Cody Elliott and B.J. Howell, surrounded him with support. All the men wore tuxes with silver cummerbunds and Jennifer Shumate of Wilkcsboro, cousin of the groom, and Jamie Taylor, friend of the bride surrounded her with their support. The girls wore mid calf pink spaghetti strap dresses and carried two white roses and a pink rose with ribbon hanging down. Gabby Gilley served as (lower girl. She wore a full length pink spaghetti strap dress and carried a bowl of rose petal. Mickenzie Haven Day, the bride and groom's daughter, was the miniature bride. She wore a full length white spaghetti strap dress and a small veil. Tyler Houck, her cousin, served as miniature groom and escorted her. Dylan Houck. cousin of the bride, carried the Bible to the pastor and Jamason Cline, cousin of the groom, served as ring bearer. Dustin and Aaron Testerman lit the candles and were register stand attendants. The reception took place at the Ashe Services for Aging. The six-layer castle cake had a lighted castle on top. Everyone danced the night away with a DJ providing the music. After a honeymoon trip to the beach, the couple resides in Jefferson with their beautiful daughter. The couple would like to say thanks Stacy Dillard tor all her hard work on the beautiful wedding and thanks to her husband, Brandan. son. Hunter, and mother. Jean Colvard. for all their hard work. Thanks to Amanda Calloway for all of her support and help. Thanks to Trina Martin for all the beautiful pictures and Craig Pennington for providing the video. Thanks to all ties. the family and friends for all the Carissa Houck stood by her gifts, love and support. sister's side as maid of honor. The couple celebrated their Angel Lyalls, friend of the bride, first anniversary on Sunday, Cindy Fink, cousin of the bride, August 7, 2005. Tyler Roten, friend of the bride. Couple celebrates 50 years Dean and Nada Sheets o( Lan­ sing recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on July 9, 1955. Dean and Nada have six chil­ dren; Karen Rogers of Elkin. Har­ old Sheets of Wilkcsboro, Kathy Shepherd, Keeta Blevins, Melanie Jones and Kenneth (Bud) Sheets, all of Lansing. The couple has 13 grandchildren and expecting one great-grandchild in March. The couple celebrated by at­ tending a reception held in their honor at Long Branch Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Baby News Lisa and Brian Scott of Pincy Creek announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Faith Scott, born July 14. 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 ozs. and was 19 V* inches long. Grand­ parents are Bill and Wanda Susie of Piney Creek and George and Martha Scott of Albany. Georgia. Tammy and Steve Taylor of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son. Wyatt Paul Taylor, born July 28, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs. and 3 ozs. Amanda D. and John A. Smith of Crumpler announce the birth ot a daughter, Morgan Nicole Smith, born August 9, 2005 at Ashe Me­ morial Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Morgan was welcomed home by her sister. Abby. Grand­ parents arc Ronnie Roten, Debra Roten, and Juanita Gann. Brandy Phipps and James Pol­ lard of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Kylie Raegan Pollard, born at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital on August 1, 2005. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Carnel and Kathy Phipps and Songia and Earnest Pollard. Michael and Annette DePalma of West Jefferson would like to officially announce the engagement and wedding plans of their daughter. Crystal Ann DePalma, to Travis Matthew Bennett, son of Rickie and Linda Bennett of Lansing. Crystal is a current student at Wilkes Community College who will graduate in May 2006 with an associate's degree in early childhood education and plans to open and operate a home daycare. Travis is a current student at Appalachian State University who will graduate in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in technical education and plans to teach high school children. A June wedding is being planned at Trinity Baptist Church in Deep Gap, NC. commented Gaylene Lee. Ashe County Humane Society directoi Bluegrass music from Ashe County's talent pool kept the party on a high note. Those giving gen erously of their time and talent t<> benefit local furry friends were Russ Hanes, J.C. Kemp, Mark Hodgson. Paul Hardy, Ray Danes. John McGinnis, Fred Cox, Jerry Jeremiah and Keith Noblett. "We are so appreciative to all who contributed and attended the benefit at the River House Inn. said Director Lee. "We owe a spe cial thanks also to event coordina­ tors, Gayle Winston of the River House Inn. Tommie Ann Harless and Suzanne Montgomery. All proceeds from this fund raiser will support our spay/neuter and adop­ tion day programs." Anyone interested in becoming involved with the Ashe Counts Humane Society, placing a dona tion or in need of further informa tion can contact director Gaylene Lee at 336-973-0295. The River House Inn Bed and Breakfast on Old Field Road in Grassy Creek was the setting for a delightful afternoon by the New River to benefit the Ashe County Humane Society. A large crowd enjoyed North Carolina wine, assorted appetizers and fine bluegrass music from the porch at the Inn. Delicious food and wine, com­ pliments of the River House Inn. a variety of scrumptious breads, gra­ ciously donated by The Accidental Baker in Jefferson and beautifully arranged cheese trays from Ashe County Cheese in West Jefferson graced the serving tables. Guests at the event were not impeded by inclement weather but gathered to support the Ashe County Humane Society and have a good time. 'This is an event our organi­ zation is very proud to sponsor and having so many concerned citizens and leaders in the com­ munity involved made it a special Sunday afternoon for everyone," lUliI!!! inilllllilt!! IMI Come take a Peek... YouH like wliat you see! Galleries, Restaurants, Realtors, Shopping, Entertainment, Skyland Books sponsors author luncheon Downtown Lodging and Services! Nine top regional authors, including the well-known writer Lynne Hinton, will participate in this year's "Moveable Feast" luncheon sponsored by Skyland Books. The third annual author lun­ cheon is Saturday, August 20 vat 12 noon in the Belk Dining Room at Eraser's Restaurant. Hinton, who headlines this year's "Feast," is the author of the popular Hope Springs tril­ ogy, which includes "Friend­ ship Cake", "Hope Springs" and "Forever Friends". "Readers who like Jan Karon's books will enjoy Lynne Hinton even more," said store owner Patty Wheeler. "We are excited that she can be with us this year." During the luncheon, guests will be able to meet all the writ­ ers as they move from table to table, talking about their books. After lunch, they will be avail­ able to continue talking with guests and to sign books. Books will be available for purchase and guests may bring their own books to be signed. Other authors who will par­ ticipate are: -Scott Dickson who has pub­ lished "In Search of Mayberry," a charming guide to North Car­ olina's favorite small towns in­ cluding West Jefferson. -Lauren Faulkenberry who created a special book for chil­ dren entitled "What Do Animals Do on the Weekend'.'" The book takes readers on a lively adven­ ture through the alphabet, where tigers tango and penguins pic­ great Christmas tree plantation. -Pamela Pease's book, "The Garden is Open", which tells the story of two sisters in Chapel Hill who were featured, along with their magnificent garden, in Our State magazine. They cre­ ated the garden over a period of many years and keep it open for visitors. The book, designed for all ages, features a pop-up of their home and a packet of seeds from their garden. -Nora Percival whose first book. "Weather of the Heart", relates her harrowing journey out of Revolutionary Russia as a small child. Her new book. "Sil­ ver Pages on the Lawn", records her romance during the Depres­ sion with a Columbia University student. -Cathy Pickens, a professor at Queens University, who has written "Southern Fried", an en­ tertaining murder mystery set in South Carolina. -Frances VanLandingham who, after a successful career with the FBI in Washington. DC returns to her roots in the Ten­ nessee mountains in her books "Back to Nowhere Road". -Glenn Woods who tells an unusual ghost story about an 11year-old girl that spans the period from the Civil War to the Pres­ ent. Glenn spends the summers in Ashe County with his father. "Our staff at Skyland Books has put together an excellent group of talented writers for our third annual Moveable Feast, and I know this will be the best one yet," Wheeler said. 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Insurance & Financial Services Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour <> ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Architect should notice escape When an architect goes ers—especially ones who are to work designing a new jail serving lengthy sentences for Ashe County, he or she for violent crimes. Could it needs to take into consider­ happen here? Absolutely. That is where some good ation the horrible incident design work could protect that took place in eastern our officers and citizens as Tennessee on Tuesday. As George Hyatte, 34, a well. The new jail should convicted violent felon serv­ have an indoor transfer ing a 35-year sentence for aggravated robbery and area, where a vehicle may assault, was being escort­ be driven in, the building's ed from the county court­ doors shut, and the pris­ house in Kingston, Tenn., oner placed inside. Then the a Ford Explorer pulled up. doors open, and the vehicle According to Tennessee rolls. At the other end, Ashe authorities, Hyatte's wife, CountyCourthouse, there Jennifer, 31, emerged and should be a similar trans­ began shooting at two cor­ fer area. The vehicle should rectional officers. A few pull fully inside before the moments later, one of the doors are unlocked and the officers lay dying on the suspect moved either to the sidewalk, and the Hyattes courtroom or a holding cell. The expense for these were on the run. All of which shows the additions would be reason­ danger that law enforce­ able—especially if they pre­ ment officials face when vent a horrifying incident they have to move prison­ such as took place Tuesday. Real sense of community Benefit suppers are a normal part of life in Ashe County. But recently, one in particular caught our atten­ tion. This Saturday, members of the Buffalo community will have a spaghetti supper at Buffalo Baptist Church, with the proceeds helping restore the community cen­ ter. When we first saw the flyer announcing this, we asked Kevin Roland, one. of the organizers, why there wasn't a price listed. "We know some people can't afford $7 for dinner, and we didn't want anyone in the community to be left out," he replied. "We are just asking for donations for the food." That answer tells you the sense of community is strong in Buffalo, and could well be copied elsewhere. To balance those folks who may only be able to drop in a dollar or two, we hope some people who can afford $'20 a plate will stop by and be generous. It's a very worthy cause and deserves support. IEH MAKE m WE WRAP UP THIS IMPORTANT WORK m Post Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4A F RIDAY, A U GUST 12, 2005 PAT Reply to Rep. Foxx To the Editor: Since it became apparent two years ago, that Saddam held no WMD, defenders of the U.S. invasion and occupa­ tion have attempted to uphold the shrub's honor. The big­ gest reason offered by Bush for starting a war didn't exist. First they claimed the weap­ ons would still be found in Iraq. Later they reluctantly admitted they had been prov­ en wrong, but suggested that the WMDs must have been snuck out of the country, to Syria, or maybe in Michael Moore's backyard. When that fantasy went nowhere, they claimed that wasn't Bush's only, or even his main, declared point in going to war. Bush had highlighted others, such as getting rid of a brutal dictator and bringing freedom to Iraqi. Yeah, that's how it was: Bush didn't sell the war on the WMD threat. We've seen this argument more often in the media in the wake of the Iraqi elections. Even so, the latest Gallup polls find that many Americans still feel the war is "not worth it" and a majority believe Bush "deliberately misled" them on WMDs. What about the idea that Bush's case for the war wasn't about WMD? I haven't seen any articles that went back and looked at what Bush actually said in the days before going to war, so I did it. To test the pro-war argument that Bush high­ lighted other issues, particu­ larly regime change, at least as much as he was pushing the bogus WMD threat, I stud­ ied the president's address to the nation on March 17, 2003, in which he gave Saddam 48 hours to get out of Dodge City, or else. UN inspectors in Iraq that Saddam continues to pos­ sess some of the most lethal weapons ever devised" and "Today, no nation can possi­ bly claim that Iraq has dis­ armed." Surely Bush mentioned failed to find anything. Bush's regime change and Iraqi free­ address, in printed form (avail­ able at www.whitehouse.gov), dom in his formal letter to runs 27 paragraphs. For those Congress the following day, keeping score at home, 18 of outlining why he was justified those paragraphs mention or in going to war? No. All he list­ emphasize the WMD threat. ed was the "continuing threat" Five raise the "freedom" is­ posed to the U.S. by Saddam's sue. The first four paragraphs failure to comply with U.N. res­ discuss nothing but WMDs, in olutions on WMD, and Iraq's 10 separate sentences. Only links to international terror­ after that, in one short para­ ists "including those nations, graph, does Bush mention organizations, or persons who that Saddam's regime "has a planned, authorized, com­ history of reckless aggression mitted, or aided the terrorist in the Middle East" and "deep attacks that occurred on Sep­ hatred" of America. He then tember 11, 2001." Today, with linked Saddam to al-Qaeda, the "Downing Street Memo", another charge now widely the July 2002 British docu­ discredited. Then it was back ment which says that the U.S. to WMDs for eight more para­ was determined to go to war graphs, before mentioning a and would "fix" intelligence "new Iraq that is prosperous on WMD to support that goal finally gaining wide atten­ and free." Bush said "Intelligence tion, Bush's weakness on the gathered by this and other argument for war grtrtvs eveh governments leaves no doubt greater. Is the press ready to seriously join that debate? As Letters to the Editor someone intimately involved in this storm once said, "Bring it on." Virginia Foxx wants us to believe that the same people who thrive on such lies and corruption will be respected, by anyone, enough to bring some reform to the UN. She speaks of our money being wasted there but what about the outrageous waste and cor­ ruption in Washington. Foxx said with a smile on her face: "History shows us that when Congress uses the power of the purse, the UN acts. It is unfortunate, but true that sometimes it requires financial ultimatums for the U.N. to move itself to act in its own best interest and the best interest of the world commu- ' j nity that it serves". If she believes this why has she participated in bringing our gov't to the edge of finan­ cial ruin? What was she doing when Bush was lying? She is the pot calling the kettle black. She is hot representing us. ;uO-TfV;jV 'hi) ;•« I •'fe* Craig Dudley What I believe—and what I believe should be taught universe What do I believe? work—in If there is one thing that a scientif­ I believe with certainty and ic frame­ cannot ever remember seri­ work. The ously doubting, it is what has imposi­ recently come to be called "In­ tion of my telligent Design." faith or I believe that this world, anybody this universe, and everything else's rein it was created by and is watched over by an "Intelli­ 1 ig i 0 u s gent Designer," known to me concepts D.G. Martin w o u l d as God. I could never believe that distort the world, the people in it, and scientific teaching in the class­ the universe that surrounds it room and restrain scientific all came about by accident. research in the laboratory. Can I prove this to you? Ab­ Free and inquiring minds solutely not. I would not even cannot be bound by directives try. My belief in a divine origin to come up with results that of the universe is a fundamen­ fit in to a particular religious tal matter of faith with me— mold. not something I could prove to The most that should be you. said about Intelligent Design If I were to doubt "intel­ in the classroom or research ligent design," I don't think lab is this: "What we have anyone could prove it to me by learned and what we expect using some kind of "scientific to learn is consistent with the proof." idea that there is an 'intel­ Should science teachers try ligent designer,' and it is also to show students that scientific consistent with the idea that research and study somehow there is not one. Science will proves the existence of God or not prove it either way." the creation of the universe by I don't want religious be­ liefs—mine or yours—grafted intelligent design? Scientists and science on to science any more than teachers ought to be about I want them taught in other the business of learning and courses. Take the study of history, teaching how the world and for instance. I believe that God's hand is somehow guid­ ing our history—that of our country and the rest of the world. (I confess to having doubts about this one from time to time, but it is never­ theless something I believe.) Still, I don't want my idea—or someone else's—of exactly how God's hand is guiding his­ tory to be a part of the history courses taught in school or col­ lege. Speculating about God's purposes, or which side He favored, in the American Civil War or World War II or try­ ing to find God's hand in the events of September 11, 2001, may be good for discussion in a religious context. But, in a history classroom, the focus should be on causal factors that can be documented and examined. I believe that the hand of God is in the beauty and or­ derliness of math and music. It must be. But great musicians and great mathematicians hold a wide variety of views about God's role in their work. Forcing them to conform their music or their math to my ideas about God would force them out of their fields. I believe that a sick person's religious faith can play an im­ portant role in healing. But I Contact your representatives Raleigh Washington Senate Governor Sen. Elizabeth Dole 120 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6342 Gov. Michael F. Easley Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 1-800-662-7952 Sen. Richard Burr Dirksen Senate Office Building SDB 40-C Washington, DC. NC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3154 Senate House of Representatives Rep. Virginia Foxx 503 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 phone: 202-225-2071 Sen. John Garwood 1118 Legislative Building Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919)733-5742 House of Representatives Rep. Gene Wilson 1109 Legislative Building Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 919-733-7727 want the health professionals to concentrate on applying the healing techniques that medi­ cal scientific research has so far revealed to be best. In medicine, history, sci­ ence, and other such academic subjects, the search for "hu­ man truth" can be hampered by the imposition of particular religious beliefs, including the idea of Intelligent Design his­ tory. I believe that God's Truth is on a higher plane than "hu­ man truths." God's truth is not scientific truth and not human truth. We search for it in dif­ ferent ways and find it differ­ ently and to different degrees. We see that truth now "only through a glass darkly" if at all, and we have come to dif­ ferent ideas even then about what part of His truth God has revealed to us. What we see only "darkly" should not prevent us from seeing and learning more about what God has allowed us to see clearly. D.G. Martin is the au­ thor of "Interstate Eateries a handbook of home cooking places near North Carolina's i ntersta te highways—a vailable through Our State Maga­ zine (800-948-1409 or www. ourstate.com). Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Leading psychiatric association offers tips on child sexual abuse (Second in a multi-part se­ ries) (Editors note: Several re­ cent national stories of children abducted and, in some cases, murdered by child molesters has prompted us to take an indepth look at the issue. In this second part, we look at warn­ ing tips parents can spot that may suggest their child has been molested. If there is such a suspicion, the child should immediately be examined by a medical professional.) by Jim Thompson Editor Has my child been molest­ ed? That is a horrifying question which thousands of parents in this country ask themselves each year. For some, the an­ swer is negative; others, how­ ever, learn that their fears are confirmed. Except in the cases where one or both parents are the mo­ lesters, it is parents who are the front line in discovering wheth­ er a child has been abused. In other instances, teachers (in school or day care) may be the first to learn of an incident. There are over 80,000 re­ ports of child sexual abuse in the United States each year. That number is in some re­ spects slightly overstated, but in most cases drastically under­ stated. "Overstated" because, for example, some unscrupu­ lous persons, locked in custody battles, have been known to make such allegations against a former partner. The number of cases is heavily understated, however, and other child caregivers: for a variety of reasons. First, the youngest victims lack the vocabulary and understand­ ing to even describe what has happened to them. Second, if the molester is a parent or other adult close to the child, the child may be afraid to tell. Third, if this is a crime within a family, the child may have been brought up to regard such criminal activity as a normal part of life. Identifying the possibility of molestation is critical and con­ troversial. The "symptoms" put forward by medical science— other than obvious physical ones—can lead to other child­ hood traumas. It is dangerous to leap to conclusions based on matching a child's behavior with one or two such symp­ toms. In looking for a balanced guide to identifying such abuse, we found the following information, provided by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology, to be complete and outstanding. We recommend it to all parents Auction Schools continued from front page. tinction, while 30.1 percent received no recognition. The state ABCs program was started in the 1996-7 school year to improve ac­ countability for education in North Carolina. Hearing continued from front page McFadyen said the instal­ lation of water and sewer lines is expected to be done in late summer to early fall this year with water and sewer services to be available by late winter of 2006, in time for the anticipated opening of Villages of Ashe in March 2006. A construction bid of $636,758.75 from Carolina Grading and Utilities (Randy Carpenter) for the roadwork to the Villages of Ashe was approved by the West Jef­ ferson Board of Aldermen at their Aug. 4 meeting. •unusual aggressiveness, or •suicidal behavior Child sexual abusers can make the child extremely fear­ ful of telling, and only when a special effort has helped the child to feel safe, can the child talk freely. If a child says that he or she has been molested, parents should try to remain calm and reassure the child that what happened was not their fault. Parents should seek a medical examination and psychiatric consultation. Parents can prevent or less­ en the chance of sexual abuse by: •Telling children that if someone tries to touch your body and do things that make you feel funny, say NO to that person and tell me right away •Teaching children that respect does not mean blind obedience to adults and to au­ thority, for example, don't tell children to, "Always do every­ thing the teacher or baby-sitter tells you to do." •Encouraging professional prevention programs in the lo­ cal school system Sexually abused children and their families need imme­ diate professional evaluation and treatment. Child and ado­ lescent psychiatrists can help abused children regain a sense of self-esteem, cope with feel­ ings of guilt about the abuse, and begin the process of over­ coming the trauma. Such treat­ ment can help reduce the risk that the child will develop seri­ ous problems as an adult. (Continued next week) Foxx hosts first Veterans meeting continued from front page Gifts; and much more. The event will also include light hors d'euvres. Hostess­ es and organizers are Cheryl Williams, Beth Ball Kelleher, and Sandy Lawrence, Robin Marlow and Kelly Carpenter from The Gap Hair Care. Funds raised through the auction will help Elizabeth Clarke with a special sur­ gery in Florida that could help her regain the use of her legs. The 34-year-old Elizabeth broke her neck in a car accident in 1997 when she was living in Greeneville. It was not a complete break, and she can walk short dis­ tances with the assistance of a special rolling walker and someone to hold onto her, but the effort is tremendous and it is much easier for her to travel in a wheelchair, so it is that to which she is usu­ ally confined. It has been a long battle, with doctors and therapists, hospitals and rehabilita­ tion centers, but Elizabeth has met the challenge and continues to make progress, defying those who said she'd never walk again. Because Elizabeth's in­ jury was not complete, but something of a "bubble" on her spinal column, there is a surgery that could help restore her ability to walk more easily and without the assistance of other people. "There is a cure for me," she said. "A surgical proce­ dure is available that would help heal the bruise on my spinal cord and allow it to function properly and in turn allow me to walk and live a normal life again. Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80,000 times a year, but the number of unre­ ported instances is far greater, because the children are afraid to tell anyone what has hap­ pened, and the legal procedure for validating an episode is dif­ ficult. The problem should be identified, the abuse stopped, and the child should receive professional help. The longterm emotional and psychologi­ cal damage of sexual abuse can be devastating to the child. Child sexual abuse can take place within the family, by a parent, step-parent, sibling or other relative; or outside the home, for example, by a friend, neighbor, child care person, teacher, or stranger. When sexual abuse has occurred, a child can develop a variety of distressing feelings, thoughts and behaviors. No child is psychologically prepared to cope with repeated sexual stimulation. Even a two or three year old, who cannot know the sexual activity is wrong, will develop problems resulting from the inability to cope with the overstimulation. The child of five or older who knows and cares for the abuser becomes trapped between af­ fection or loyalty for the person, and the sense that the sexual activities are terribly wrong. If the child tries to break away from the sexual relationship, the abuser may threaten the child with violence or loss of love. When sexual abuse occurs within the family, the child may fear the anger, jealousy or shame of other family mem­ bers, or be afraid the family will break up if the secret is told. , A child who is the victim of prolonged sexual abuse usu­ ally develops low self-esteem, a feeling of worthlessness and an abnormal or distorted view of sex. The child may become withdrawn and mistrustful of adults, and can become sui­ cidal. Some children who have been sexually abused have dif­ ficulty relating to others except on sexual terms. Some sexually abused children become child abusers or prostitutes, or have other serious problems when they reach adulthood. Often there are no obvious physical signs of child sexual abuse. Some signs can only be detected on physical exam by a physician. Sexually abused children may develop the following: •unusual interest in or avoidance of all things of a sex­ ual nature •sleep problems or night­ mares •depression or withdrawal from friends or family •seductiveness •statements that their bod­ ies are dirty or damaged, or fear that there is something wrong with them in the genital area •refusal to go to school •delinquency/conduct prob­ lems •secretiveness •aspects of sexual molesta­ tion in drawings, games, fanta­ sies There are currently a hand­ ful of medical facilities in the world that perform this surgery. The Miami Project located in Miami, Florida is the only one in the United States. Unfortunately, this procedure is quite expensive and is not covered by most insurance. The cost of this surgery puts this opportu­ nity to walk again out of our financial reach. We," she says of her husband, Shields H. Clarke Jr., and herself, "live on a very tight budget, and save what we can. With your help, our goal is attainable." Elizabeth and Shields were married in 2002. As her fiance, he stood by her through her injury and re­ covery. Shields is a transpor­ tation technician with the Division 11 construction of­ fice in Boone. Visitors to the auction on Sunday or the Gallery Crawl on Friday can drop donations into a special jar set aside for this purpose, or send dona­ tions to: Elizabeth P. Clarke, P.O. Box 1475, Jefferson, NC 28640. Gallery Crawl Promoting the "arts dis­ trict" in downtown West Jef­ ferson, the monthly Gallery Crawl sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council contin­ ues on the second Friday of each month through October. The August Gallery Crawl takes place tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. Twelve galleries will be participating in the August Crawl as well as other art related shops, studios and businesses. Participants in the Crawl include: Acorn Gallery, Ashe Arts Center, Bohemia Gallery, Dancing Pig Gallery and Frame Shop, Hampton Gallery, Originals Only, River Rock Gallery, RT Morgan Art Gallery, Sally Mae's Emporium, Smart Gallery, Stephen Shoemaker Studio, and Tin Roof Gallery. New, creative, innovative works continue to emerge from Ashe County artists. The galleries and shops are alive with colors, shapes and textures that invite the ex­ plorer to experience some­ thing new and exciting. Do you want to know what your favorite artist is working on? The Crawl provides an op­ portunity for you to be the first to see what is being cre­ ated. Gallery Crawl is a great time for residents and visi­ tors to see the art panels inside Jefferson Station. "Crawlers" might enjoy a stroll along the streets to view the downtown murals or a nice dinner at one of the downtown eateries. Come out and bring a friend and "crawl" the streets in down­ town West Jefferson. Admission to Gallery Crawl is free. Maps are avail­ able at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson and at oth­ er participating galleries and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS. Lansing continued from front page dermen will conduct a note burning ceremony at the Sept. 11 meeting. Town hall was established in a renovat­ ed house purchased by the town in 1990. Also at Monday's meeting, the board discussed construc­ tion of a new railing around the town hall porch. Roten said she will check into offer­ ing this as a project for the Ashe County High School carpentry class. 01atstanrcud WFJ.KEND SPECIAL Chicken Parmigana with Salad &C Garlic Bread $7.25 Lacfi Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citizens receive 25% off 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 WILKESBORO - Military veteran leaders from 12 coun­ ties in Northwest North Caro­ lina came together Wednesday for the first set of Fifth District Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) meetings hosted by U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5). Rep. Foxx created the advi­ sory council to facilitate com­ munication between her office and the veteran community in the Fifth District. The VAC will meet with Rep. Foxx periodical­ ly to discuss important issues facing veterans. The council is made up of veteran service of­ ficers and representatives of all of the veterans' organizations in the Fifth District. "Once of our most solemn responsibilities as a nation is to take care of our veterans," said Rep. Foxx. "The Veterans Advisory Council will help me keep the lines of communica­ tion open with the veterans in the Fifth District." The VAC discussed a num­ ber of topics at the meetings including access to health care and benefits. "The information and advice I received today will be invaluable as I go back to work in Washington," said Rep. Foxx. During the meetings, Rep. Foxx discussed the steps she is taking to help veterans. She noted that she is either sup­ porting or co-sponsoring sev­ eral bills including: •H.R. 303 to provide for all military retirees, not just those 50 percent disabled. •H.R. 1366 to expand eli­ gibility for combat-related special compensation to permit certain additional retired members who have a serviceconnected disability to receive both disability compensation from the DVA for that disabil­ age under the military Survi­ ity and combat-related special vor Benefit Plan from October compensation by reason of that 1,2008 to October 1,2005. disability. •H.R. 602 to restore health •H.R. 783 to lower the re­ care coverage to retired mem­ tirement age for National bers of the uniformed services Guard and Reserve members instead of turning them over to from 60 to 55. Medicare. •H.R. 808 to repeal the off­ "Our veterans risked their set from surviving spouse an­ lives to protect the freedoms nuities under the military Sur­ we all cherish. Thus, 1 am ab­ vivor Benefit Plan for amounts solutely committed to ensuring paid by the Secretary of Veter­ they receive the benefits they ans Affairs aH dependency and rightfully earned and look, for­ indemnity compensation. ward to our future advisory •H.R. 968 to change the ef­ council meetings," said Rep. fective date for paid-up cover­ Foxx. SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Theatre One GIG]GIG GlGflG1' G G G IKE SKELETON IN 'niolclc'PlPltn'c'P'P'c"c|'ilcilq rilnlcilr<irildlnlr''clclc»lcicloic Theatre Two G1G1C G]G]G]G G1G1G1' TAKES OITAAAIT 1G1G1G ovie schedule for' August 12-18, 2005 MOUNTAIN FAMILY CARE CENTER Our After Hours Clinic is located at the Top Dog Clinic in Warrensville at the Ashe County Middle School This center is NOT an extension of our emergency department, but a clinic that is available to you and your family for non-emergency care. Clinic Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00 ~ 9:00PM • Saturday ~ 8:00AM - 5:00PM Friday and Sunday -Closed Call our staff at: 336-384-6322 for more information ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �PAGE 6A JEFFERSON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 POST RELIGION Man recovers lost heritage by cleaning tombstones by James Melchiorre* when it was established by a Special to the Post German shoemaker named NEW BLOQMFIELD, Pa. Johannes Schneider. After ar(UMNS)—The dates and riving in the United States, he words on a tombstone serve as became a circuit rider, an itina snapshot of a life, but only if erant preacher of the Gospel they can be read. in lightly populated rural arFive years ago, most of the eas from Maryland, through markers in the Snyder United Pennsylvania, north to New Methodist Church Cemetery York and west to Ohio, in New Bloomfield were unSchneider eventually setreadable. tied in the area that is now "When we first started, New Bloomfield, about 25 I would say there were 80 miles northwest of Harrisstones," said Miles "Mike" burg. Beaston. "And out of those He organized the United 80 stones, you might have Brethren congregation (Unitbeen able to read 5 percent of ed Methodist since the merger them." of the Methodist and EvangelThat's when Beaston de- ical United Brethren denomicided to make restoration of nations in 1968), bestowed those tombstones his life's on it his anglicized name and work. served as its first pastor. With help from his wife, Snyder died in 1845, and Ethel, he has cleaned more his body rests beside that of than 30 grave markers of mil- his wife, Katharina, in the dew, moss and accumulated center of the graveyard, dirt. Beaston became a member Each time he does, Beaston of the church in 1957 and said opens a window to the past. his lifelong love of history proOn a hot and humid sum- vides much of the motivation mer day, Beaston knelt in the for his tombstone restoration cemetery, armed with a bat- work. tery-powered sander and a Algae, car exhaust and wire brush, patiently working weed killers can damage on each of the four sides of a tombstones, small obelisk. John Walters, a tombstone Miles Beaston estimates restoration expert, blames that only 5 percent of the lichen - a growth formed by tombstones in his church cem- the combination of algae and etery are legible. fungi - car and truck exhaust, "Now we got the writing and commercial weed killers over here," he announced. "So for tombstone deterioration, we'll see who this is." Washing a gravestone's surThe marker on the .obelisk face with ammonia and water identified the resting place of can often improve the conditwo sisters who died before tion significantly, according to their first birthdays. Walters. The Snyder church cem"One has to respect, when etery dates back to 1814, you look back and see how someday, he said, it will be his resting place. Between now and then, there's work to do. "I want to be remembered that I made a difference," Beaston said, "that my com­ munity was better because I lived in it. And the biggest dif­ ference it can make is if some­ one will follow after. Hopeful­ ly, some will." So far, nobody has volun­ teered to join Beaston in what will surely be his legacy. He's still waiting, still hop­ ing and, especially, still work­ ing on tombstones, to unveil their windows to the past. * Melchiorre is a producer and writer based in the New York area. A UMNS photo by Jim Melchiorre Miles Beaston cleans gravestones at Snyders Church Cemetery in New Bloomfield, Pa.. and what the forerunners of our faith went through to promote the Gospel," Beaston said. "I do have tremendous respect for that." Deteriorating tombstones are not unique to his commu­ nity. Walters said he gets plenty of phone calls asking for help. His nickname is the "Grave­ yard Groomer." Walters estimated that he has worked on almost 10,000 tombstones that have become unreadable. "I quit keeping track after 3,000," he said. He blamed lichen, a growth formed by the combination of algae and fungi, car and truck exhaust, and commercial weed killers. Simply washing a tomb­ stone's surface with ammonia Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor George Norris 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Pastor Rev Lawrence Goodman I 246-2979 \ 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC \ Visit With Us litis Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. \ : 1460 Buhl Mtn. 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Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Parish of the Holy Communion West Jefferson _ Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-9075 Wednesday night Bible Beaver Creek Christian Church Baldwin Community Church Hwy. 194 South Todd Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Prayer 7:00p.m. Return to your Saturday Night 7.00p.m. "Lives you and wants you Hwy. 163 West Jefferson members strolled through the cemetery with maps and his­ torical documents, looking for their own family names. "I can remember many years ago when I would come by the cemetery here," said Bob Rathfon. "It was always a sad feeling to see it in such a deteriorating condition." "I'm thankful we have somebody like Miles," he said. "We could never repay him for what he's doing here." Beaston came to tombstone restoration relatively late in life. After working as a me­ chanic, a nurse, and a barber, he clearly has a new passion. With his 77th birthday approaching in November, Beaston admitted to a deeply personal interest in the con­ dition of Snyder cemetery: Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service- IJ :00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Seniir - 7:00P.M. Sunday Warship Sen ices -9:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. North Beaver Baptist J Sunday jjyxfltna Worship - Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday School • 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. "A Life Worth Livingl" Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 11:00am Sunday School • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. . and water can often improve its condition significantly, ac­ cording to Walters. Grave markers made from granite are "practically weather-proof," Walters said. But granite did not come into widespread use until af­ ter 1900. It's the marble and limestone tombstones of the 19th century that are most likely to be found in critical condition. "Somebody is going to have to take responsibility for these pioneer cemeteries," Walters said. Miles Beaston says his love of history motivates him to re­ store tombstones. On the same late June afternoon when Beaston la­ bored to reveal details on the oldest tombstones, two church (3)6)246-9642 Reverend Jeff Vogler • Pastor Family lime Fellowship • VyJOAM Sunday School • 10:U0.\M Swkla v MmtnyWorship • II iklAM Sunday Evenmy Worship • bfiOPld Wednesday Rllde S»id\ • 7:00PM Nursery prmulei Jnrail servim Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow 336-667-6092 Saturday Sendees: Main & Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. 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Head Start Staff is looking forward to your visit. Directions to the center are as follows: Take 88 West out of Jefferson to Northwest Drive (street to Gates Plant) turn right; travel Northwest Drive and bear left, Sizemore Center is on the right at the end of the street. Phone is 246-6448. 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" of Home Education will have a pot-luck picnic and registration at Ashe Park (new shelter), to gear up for the new school year. If you home school or are thinking of home schooling come join us for a fun and informative evening. Bring the whole family. We will also have a table set up for those who would like to sell any used curriculum/books. We ask that you bring a covered dish and drink to share. For more information call 877-2516. 5 p.m - until: Spaghetti Supper fund raiser at Buffalo Baptist Church Fellowship Hall sponsored by the Buffalo Community Center. Menu includes salad, dessert and drink with takeouts and delivery available by calling 877-1694. 6 p.m.: "The Spirit of Elvis" portrayed by Jimmy W. Johnson, will be presented at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Advanced tickets are $25 and available at Winners Circle in Jefferson, Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs and Ships Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is included. portrayed by Jimmy W. 7:30 p.m.: Son's Light Coffee Johnson, will be presented at House will be held at Blowing Rock Ruritan Club. Students Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Advanced in grades 7-12 and college tickets are $25 and available are invited. Admission is free. at Winners Circle in Jefferson, There will be scripture reading Mountain Music Jamboree in and prayer, praise and worship Glendale Springs and Ships .and a gospel message. Call Wheel in Sparta. Dinner is 264-2007 for more information. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House included. 6:30: Lansing American Talent Night at Jefferson Legion Post 275 and Methodist Church Fellowship Auxiliary will meet at the Ball Hall. Stories, songs and performances by local artists. Park Shelter for their annual cookout. A special invitation is Admission is $8 for adults; $5 extended to the Little League for students. and their families. Members should plan to attend and bring a side dish. Burgers, hot dogs 10 a.m.: Mount Jefferson and drinks will be provided. Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mount 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay Jefferson towering about at for Life yard sale on Radio Hill 4683 feet about sea level? (Furches Evergreen Building). Have you ever wanted to know Everything must go...nothing more about mountain mapping and topo lines? Bring your over a dollar, bargains galore! Sunday, August 14 Saturday, August 13 9 a.m.: Guided Hikes into Basin Cove will be lead by Blue Ridge park rangers in the Doughton Park area one Saturday each month. Reservations are required for these hikes and each hike is limited to 20 people. Please call the Doughton Park District Office at 336-372-8568. 1 p.m.: What is a Hellbender? questions and some sturdy shoes and set out on an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping.This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenous in sections. Meet at picnic shelter. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming and Decoration at Ebenezer Church with worship service beginning at 11 a.m. Speaker will be held at Welcome Home Baptist Church on Hwy. 221 North in Jefferson. Please bring a covered dish. Utensils and drinks will be provided. For more information, call Helen Bard at 846-9439. services. Speaker will be the pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy. There will be special singing by The Landmarks. A covered dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Special singing will follow in the afternoon. Everyone is invited. 11 a.m.: Mount Olive Baptist Church will have Mike Mabe as their guest speaker. The congregation welcomes you. 11 a.m.: Annual Homecoming and Decoration will be held at Transou United Methodist Church. There will be special singing and Pastor Rob Brooks will bring the message. Please come and bring a covered dish. All are welcome. 11 a.m.: Homecoming at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fleetwood with covered dish lunch following. 11 a.m.: Homecoming at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church will be held with the Principles singing. Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m.: Mission Home Baptist Church will have three guest speakers who have overcome drug addiction problems of meth. Rev. Darien South, pastor,- was severely injured as a firefighter in a fire which had meth chemicals stored in the house. You are invited to attend this special service. 2 p.m.: Smethport Decoration Cemetery at Everyone is invited. 2 p.m.: Decoration Service at the Weaver Cemetery on the Teaberry Road. 2 p.m.: Decoration at Severt Cemetery and everyone is welcome. Taylor Family Reunion will be held at the Nella Community Center in Lansing immediately after decoration at approximately 4 p.m. 7 p.m.-.Temple Baptist Church will have a special singing with the Mountain View Baptist Church Choir. Rev. Denton Hart will be the guest speaker. Pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church invite everyone to attend. 11:30 HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet in the New River Area Conference Room in Building 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Road in Boone. The public is invited. Tuesday, August 16 6:30 p.m.: Girl Scout Night informational meeting will be held in several locations. School sites participating are Blue Ridge, Mountain View and Westwood. For additional information, call the Girl Scout Council of the Catawba Valley Area at (828) 328-2444 or tollfree at (800) 328-8388. 10 a.m.: Medicare Part D Outreach at the Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. 4 - 5 p.m.: Wilkes County Wednesday, August 17 Public Library Book Club at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. will discuss No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. For questions call Mary Wilson at 336-8382818 or visit our website www. arlibrary.org. be held at Armory. National Guard their regular monthly meeting at the Ashe County Public Library. All interested citizens NO DOC FEES! 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For more information, call 9829585. continued on page 9A 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held V-8 Longbed Single Cab 2 p.m.: Afternoon Nature Hike Meet the ranger for an 2 p.m.: Bard Family Reunion 10:30 a.m.: Landmark Baptist Church will have homecoming Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. New 2005 Tundra It is a large salamander that lives in just a few rivers in North Carolina. The New River is home to this unique and non-poisonous river dweller. Learn more about this slimy but harmless animal while we separate fact from fiction. Short slide program and discussion at New River State Park's Hwy 221 access. Meet at the Community Building. Call 336982-2587 for directions or more information. afternoon hike to Luther Rock. 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TOYOTA OF BOONE www.toyotaofboone.com 828-264-1491 or 1-800-559-1491 Fact Kinn Qtroot • HnuuntniAfn RnnnP Take Advantage Of These Clearance Deals Now Through �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Thousands turn out for Fiddlers Convention by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The 35th Annual Ashe County Fiddlers Convention brought thousands of musi­ cians and music fans together at Ashe County Park for a fun, family event on Aug. 6. Sponsored by The Jeffer­ sons Rotary Club, the an­ nual Fiddlers Convention raises thousands of dollars for scholarships for Ashe County students. The club gave out nearly $20,000 in scholar­ ships in May from the 2004 event, and expects next year's awards will be similar. More than half a million dollars has been given out in scholarships since the Fiddlers Convention began in 1971. Scholarship winners this past year were: Jenny Grubb, Nicole Suggs, Lora Osborne, Kynlon Phillips, Katie Good­ man, Stephanie Trent, Mandy Eller, Tyler Gamble, Staci Graybeal, Ashley Barnes, Lauren Roland, Amanda Jor­ dan, Heather Severt, Casey Ellis, Jacob Bennett, Will join in to provide a great day Price, Steven Absher, and for the visitors. Along with Cody Garn. the music, there is food, pro­ This year's Fiddlers Con­ grams and plenty of social­ vention offered new competi­ izing. Folks bring their lawn tions for youth along with the chairs and stay all evening to traditional competitions in hear the 30-some bands and adult and junior categories of performers, cheer on their fa­ bluegrass and olde time bands, vorites, and congratulate the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass winners. fiddle, dobro, adult flatfoot Make plans now to attend dancing, and folk songs. next year's Ashe County Fid­ "We had a great crowd and dlers Convention on Saturday, bands, lots of food and fun," Aug. 5, 2006. said Rotarian Joe Thore. "The The Jeffersons Rotary junior section was new this Club is a service club assist­ year and we hope to increase ing many organizations and this and give youth more op­ individuals throughout Ashe portunity to participate and County. They provide food bas­ compete." kets during the holidays, fruit The club also established baskets to rest homes, gifts this year the Dr. D.E. High- for the Children's Christmas tower Scholarship in honor Project, and support Rotary of the late Dr. Hightower, a International projects. The longtime Rotarian who was club currently numbers about chairman of the first Rotary 30 and meets every Thursday committee responsible for at noon at the Winners Circle planning the details of the restaurant in Jefferson. New event, and emcee of the first members are always welcome. Fiddlers Convention. For more information, contact Rotarians and volunteers Joe Thore at 846-7101. I he Jeffersons ROTARY C Servaef Adt Photo Courtesy of Joe Thore Olivia Thore, accompanied by Jerry Smith on guitar, placed first in the new junior folk songs competition at this year's Ashe County Fiddlers Convention. Fiddlers Convention winners 35"' Annual Fiddlers Convention Winners Bluegrass Band lat - Sons of the South 2nd - Southern Junction 3rd - Carolina Connection 41'1 - Lonesome Drive 5"' - Broke and Lonesome 6"'- Daniel Perry and the West Irdell Ramblers 5th - Lynn Powell 5th - Carson Cooper Mandolin lrt - Carl Spann 2"d - Todd Shue 3rd - Heath Roop 4th - Tim Perry 5th - Paul Trianosky Dobro 1st - Jim Brooks 2"d - Randy Paisley 3rd - Roy Bourne 4"' - Travis Houck 5"' - Dennis Sheets Adult Flat Foot Dance 1"' - Jerry Smith 2nd - Madeline Thompson 3rd - George Spivey Folk Song 1"' - Cindy Baucom 2nd - Lou Hodges 3rd - Trudy Hash 4,h - Katrina Varner 5<h _ Paulette Isaacs Bluegrass Fiddle l8t - Eddie Carr 2"d - Tommy Killian 3rd - Richard Pardue Bass Fiddle 1"' - Terry Shue 2nd - Kevin McRinnon 3rd - Edward Dalton 4"' - Jhony Benfield Bluegrass Banjo 1st - Michael Souther 2nd - Sanny Spann 3rd - Bob Shue 4th - Tyler Thompson Olde Time Band 1st - Benton Flippen and The Smokey Valley Boys 2nd - Buck Mt. Band 3rd - Zepher Lighting Bolts 4,h - Fox Ridge Ramblers 5th - Mt. Rogers Ramblers 6th - Roan Mt. Hilltoppers Olde Time Fiddle l"1 - Benton Flippen 2nd - Kenny Price 3rd - Jacob Bowen 4lh - Bob Taylor 5"' - Ed Michaels Arts Council presents Coffee House Saturday The Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring the Coffee House Talent Night at the Jefferson Meth­ odist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, August 13 at 7:30. The Coffee House series is an audience favorite and it is a great evening to see old friends and make new ones. The church fellowship hall of­ fers a warm, friendly, intimate atmosphere for the perform­ ers and the audience. For the August coffee house the line-up includes: St. Marks's Jazz Band, a Dixieland swing group from Raleigh. The St. Mark's Jazz Band was formed in 1990 to play for the St. Mark's Epis­ copal Church. The group is comprised of the usual Dix­ ieland Band instruments including trumpet, clarinet, trombone, saxophone, piano, banjo, bass and drums. The band's wide repertoire con­ sists of older Dixieland tunes from the early twentieth cen­ tury. Additionally, the band has been known to delve into big band songs from the 1940s and 1950s. Band members include: Mike Acquesta, Lee Adams, Marilyn Adams, Bob Caple, John Ely, and Beth Frazier. Sherry Hoffman and Ginny Tobiassen will be perform­ ing "The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant" suite for nar­ rator and piano by composer Francis Poulac and the story by Jean de Brunhoff. The story tells the adventures of the world's most popular el­ ephant and his friends. Sherry is one half of the duo "Solid Stride" with her husband David Hoffman. Sherry graduated from Man­ hattan School of Music and for thirty years has been in­ volved in the musical com­ munity in and round Grayson County. Sherry along with her husband has been involved in the Highland Camerata, New River Chamber Singers and the Arts Council's Tickling of the Ivories series. Coffee House regulars know Ginny as a vocalist, performer and storyteller. Her daytime job is editorial development chief for McFarland and Com­ pany, Inc., Publishers. Ginny recently took a turn on stage as Elsa Schraeder in the Ashe County Little Theatre's pro­ duction " The Sound of Music". This past December, Ginny presented " A Christmas Carol in Rhyme" an original narra­ tive poem based on Dickens "A Christmas Carol". The debut of this new performance piece will be a special treat for the Coffee House audience. Ashe County's favorite funny female duo, Sharon Kasel and Sandra Lee will be tickling the funny bone as Nadine and Mabel Sue. Both Sandra and Sharon are long time participants in the Ashe County Little Theatre and re­ cently teamed up on stage for "Divorce Southern Style". For Coffee House, their alter egos Nadine and Mabel Sue will be sharing their latest adven­ tures. Sharon and Sandra have created two very comi­ cal characters who comment on love, live, and the latest gossip. Audience members should be careful they could become part of the "gossip"! The August Coffee House Talent Night will be an eve­ ning of fun, laughter and a few surprise guests. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and the Arts Council's famous desserts will compliment an evening not to be missed. Admission at the door is $8 for adults; $5 stu­ dents. For more information, call 846-ARTS. Olde Time Banjo 1st - Brian Fein 2nd - Tina Trianosky 3rd - Dee Dee Price 4th - Allen Rutherford 5,h - Mark Freed 1" - Sierra Wilson 2nd - Robbie Norris 2nd - Daniel Perry Jr. Folk Song 1st - Olivia Thore 2nd - Daniel Perry Jr. Mandolin 1" - Robbie Norris Guitar 1st - Steve Kilby 2nd - Austin Mikeal 3rd - Steve Lewis 4lh - Eric Hardin 5th - Keith McKinnon Jr. Flat Foot Dance lBt - Molly Dawes 2nd - Aaliyan Ramsey 3rd - Victoria Ramsey Jr. Bluegrass Banjo l"1 - Robbie Norris Jr. Bluegrass Fiddle Save Up To 400 A Year! Over 145 Channels of Cable Entertainment • Includes Digital Cable, plus Free Family Cable on all extra TVs • Up to 20 channelsof Showtime*, FLDC* The Movie Channel™ • Up to 20 channelsof Star?" • 45 channels of Commercial-Free Digital Music • Access to pay-per-view movies and specials, plus seasonal sports packages Super-fast High Speed Internet Service* Surf with speeds up to 5.0 Mbps Up to 3x faster than most DSL services No phone line required. No dialing in. 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Call 846-0744 to attend. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Early Bird Preview of Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Entry fee is $5. 12 noon - 8 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial ' Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. 2 p.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Phoenix Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public. This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. Saturday, August 20 will be brought by Rev. Everett Little. Lunch will be served following the services. Rev. Steve Viers and congregation invite everyone to attend. 12 p.m.: McCoy Family Reunion will be held at Riverview Community Center. Lunch will be served. Plan to gather around 11:30 a.m.Those who are able are encouraged to bring a covered dish. Drinks, ice, plates and utensils will be provided. If you have questions, call Sharyn at 336-385-1565. 2 p.m.: Underwater Tour in the New River Join a park ranger to collect aquatic insects, identify them and use them to help determine water quality. You must wear closed water shoes and be prepared to get wet. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information please call 336-982-2587. Wednesday, jgi August 24 .: M< 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay for Life yard sale on Radio Hill (Furches Evergreen Building). Everything must go...nothing over a dollar, bargains galore! 8 a.m.: 16th Annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Race will be held. A ride map, cue sheet, 2004 results and on­ line registration are available at www.ashecivic.com. For more information visit the website or call Ashe Arts Center at 336.846.ARTS. 8 a.m.: A Safe Sitters Workshop will be held for 1113 year old youth who care for children. Call 846-0781 for more information. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Thursday, August 25 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Friday, August 26 Weekend Camp for Kids, ages 9-12, who have a parent with MS will be held through Sunday, August 28. Spaces are limited. Call 1-800-229-8776. 7:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Chamber Singers will perform at the Ashe Arts Center. Chamber music features musicians from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing violin, viola, cello and piano music. 9 a.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Beaver Creek Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public.This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Community Children's Festival will be held at FaithBridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock. Families all over the High Country are invited to start the school year and kick off your fall with fun booths, games and prizes, all absolutely free. For more information, please call 828-297-4147. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview Lions Club is looking for local crafters for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day of fun, music and good food. 7 p.m.: Mountain Music Jamboree presents Whitetop Mountain Band. Buffet begins at 6:30. Call 246-2900 for more information. Sunday, August 21 Decoration at the Johnson Family Cemetery You are invited to come anytime that day to show your respect. The cemetery is located at the Hartsog Farm on Hwy 88 West in Creston. Everyone is welcome. Donations for the upkeep and to help fund the expansion of the cemetery which was done last year can be made to Mrs. Mildred Graybeal, Box 2550 Big Laurel Road, Creston, NC 28615. 10 a.m.: Homecoming Services will be held at Wagoner Baptist Church. Singers will be Buford and Linda Wilson. The morning message X0X0X0X0X0 ! 0 X 0 X 0 , 2 2 5 X Tell your sweetie X just 'how sweet' they are with a X POST-IT 0 0 0 X 0 X NOTE 0 X 0 FROM THE JEFFERSON X X POST 0 ® O n l y 18-" ^ 0 Call 846-7164 X xoxoxoxoxo Saturday, August 27 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay for Life yard sale on Radio Hill (Furches Evergreen Building). Everything must go...nothing over a dollar, bargains galore! 11 a.m.- until: Elliott Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville. Please bring a covered dish. Utensils, coffee and tea will be furnished. 1-5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The rfieal will be catered by Winner's Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that the restaurant knows how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7 p.m.: Benefit Singing for Doug Parsons, who had surgery, will be held at Apple Grove Baptist Church, 553 Ripshin Rd., Lansing. For more information, contact Pam Taylor at 384-4212. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults: $5 for students. Sunday, August 28 10:30 a.m.: Volney Baptist Church will have a homecoming. Lunch will be served following the morning service. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fellowship and blessings from the Lord. Pastor Douglas Halsey gives you a special invitation. For more information call him at 276-579-2833. 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults: $5 for students. 7 p.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will have a special singing with the Bluff Mountain Boys and other singers. Pastor, Rev. Chris Cox and the congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m.: Hayes Family will be at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to enjoy this special night of music. Saturday, September 3 11 a.m.: Liberty Baptist Church Youth Group will be having a Chicken BBQ fund raiser in the Ashe Cleaners parking lot. Call Tina Jones at 246-9696 for more information. Friday, September 9 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Saturday, September 10 Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayria Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Ongoing Events Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7p.m.every2ndMondayofeach month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministryof the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with, their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere with a Bible message each night. mar* W ifSfel \ - . Authorized Factory Outlet for Charleston Forge Products DISCONTINUED PIECES FACTORY SECONDS MARKET SAMPLES Beds, Chairs, Dining Tables, Barstools, Occasional Tables, Bakers Racks Celebrating 30 Years In Boone Charleston Forge, OUTLET Furnishings and Accessories for the I lomc. Hearth and Patio 368 HIGHWAY 105 EXTENSION IN BOONE /262-0096 828 MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 10:00 AM UNTIL 5:30 PM Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. 3®* *• YVV VUVL $V\WLVAA Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at rv\ "Die Wibma Vannoy Hinting Center basjust been completed! 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(Photo from file - for illustrative purposes only) �Saturday, August 13 I'agc IB Friday, August 12, 2005 JV/Varsity Football Scrimmage @ West Wilkes - 6 p.m. Teams will scrimmage West Wilkes and East Wilkes JV team will also see scrimmage time Varsity Soccer Blue Ridge Soccer Jamboree @ Hickory Fork Complex, Hickory, NC Times are 3:35 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. This week in Husky sports 2005 Husky helmet Photo Courtesy of Joe Thore Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day and helped raise money for Ashe Memorial Hospital in the 11th annual Frank M. James Memorial Golf Tournament Aug. 4 at Jefferson Landing. Husky football players will be "sporting" new uniforms as they take the field this season. The Husky foot­ ball teams have had their best turnout for summer workouts in ACHS history. The varsity and JV squads worked out twice a week in June and four times each week in July, and they played in six total 7-on-7 scrim­ mages. Fifty-three players made the minimum 13 and *1. *2. *3. *4. *5! *6. *7. *8. *9. *10. *11. *12. *13. *14. *15. *16. *17. *18. Chris Bare Dustin Snyder Jason Roten Paul Davis Jon Poe Zach Caffey Andy Key Preston Roberts Dylan Brown Jeremy Blevins Adrian Allen Niko Jannetta Chris Edwards Ethan Goodman Kelsey Combs David Grubb Daniel Wain Tavin Holman eighteen of those completed 16 total workouts. Coach Keith Phillips commented, "We're farther along on day 9 than we've ever been before offensive­ ly—if it had been legal to scrimmage another school on the first day of practice we would've felt comfortable to do it."(Official practice be­ 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Cody Richardson Jose Rios Ryan Shepherd Dakota Price Cody Jones Allen Hall Josh Ferguson Ricky Pelton Buster Phillips Hobby Pelton Nathan Cole Aaron Davis Logan Orr Aaron Greene Luke Dotson Justin Hodges Nic Vannoy Sid Carpenter gan on August 1st) Phillips also noted that this year's team is the most athletic group that they've seen, and they're also two-deep at the skilled positions. The 53 players are listed for making 13 summer work­ outs (the first 18 players are noted with an asterisk for completing 18 workouts): 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. Parker Johnson Coleman Payne Keelan Davis Jordan Nichols Charlie Howard Justin Worley Joe Moser Cody Guyton Brandon Rinehart Dustin Hamm Ryan Moser Chris Rash Joe Johnson Billy Mahaffey Zeke Brown Jason Bickford Jason Dunphy Ashe County Youth Football League Schedule FMJ Golf Tournament raises money for hospital The 11th Annual Frank M. James Memorial Golf Tour­ nament at Jefferson Landing raised over $54,000 in a oneday event on Aug. 4 with pro­ ceeds wrapping up the Ashe Memorial Hospital Founda­ tion campaign for renovat­ ing the Segraves Care Center bathing and dining areas and the AMH communications center. The Foundation campaign has raised over $150,000 for this project. Construction is expected to begin in Novem­ ber. The tournament was a beautiful and fun-filled day for the many participants who joined in morning and af­ ternoon tee off times, winning prizes and enjoying lunch at the Landing. ter for donation of a cooler to each participant, and R.H. Barringer Distributing Co. Inc. for providing AnheuserBusch products. Corporate sponsors are: Vannoy & Sons Construc­ tion Co. Inc., First Charter, Charles W. Jones, M.D., and Skyline Membership Corp. Hole sponsors are: Caro­ lina West Wireless, Miller Insurance Agency, Tammy Thore, M.D., Jefferson Post, Watkins Financial Group, Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, United Chemi-Con, David Factor, M.D., CBW Communications Engineers, Ashe Internal Medicine, P.A., 1NG Financial Advisors, All American Homes/ClasBic Homes, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp., Alleghany Local baseball standout plays in USAAA World Series August 20 Family Central 11 a.m. Jackets, Titans, Bears, Broncos Jackets, Alleghany Green, Alleghany Gold, Raiders, Steelers, Packers 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Jackets vs. Titans Broncos vs. Bears Broncos vs. Titans Jackets vs. Bears Jackets vs. Broncos Bears "vs. Spartans Titans vs. Mountaineers Bears vs. Titans Broncos vs. Cougars Titans vs. Cougars Broncos vs. Bears Bears vs. Cougars Broncos vs. Mountaineers Titans vs. St. Stephens 5:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. TBA 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. lOa.m 12 p.m. Jackets vs. Raiders Steelers vs. Alleghany Green Packers vs. Alleghany Gold Packers vs. Raiders Jackets vs. Steelers Jackets vs. Packers Raiders vs. Eagles Steelers vs. Alleghany Gold Raiders vs. Alleghany Gold Steelers vs Eagles Packers vs . Mustangs Raiders vs . Alleghany Green Packers vs . Steelers Alleghany Green vs. Packers Steelers vs. Raiders ger Funeral Home, Donald D. Appreciation is given to Memorial Hospital, Chaunc- McNeill, M.D., and ERZ En­ the many sponsors of this ey B. Santos, M.D., Quorum terprises. year's tournament, including Health Resources, Watauga Thanks also to co-chair­ Jefferson Landing for hosting Medical Center, Gates Rub­ men Ralph Davis and Truett the event, Wake Forest Uni­ ber Company, AF Financial Eller, and all the participants versity Baptist Medical Cen­ Services, Gallagher Benefit in the tournament. Jamboree: 3rd and 4th Grade schedule August 27 North Wilkes H.S. Family Central September 3 Family Central Family Central September 10 North Wilkes H.S. New Cove Creek New Cove Creek September 17 Family Central New Cove Creek September 24 Family Central Family Central October 1 Family Central Family Central St. Stephens H.S. Services, Inc., W.J. Office City, Billy Smith, R.Ph., Ashe Me­ morial Hospital Foundation Board, Batson Architects and Reece, Noland & McElrath Consulting Engineers, First Citizens Bank, Southeast­ ern Employee Services, Inc., Gambill Oil Company, Inc., Mount Jefferson Family Med­ icine, Dixon Hughes PLLC, Medical Gas Technology, and Secure South. Team sponsors are: Heri­ tage Automotive Group and Kilby & Hurley Attorneys, Sylvester & Cockrum, Inc. Medical Contractor, Yadkin Valley Bank, Dr Pepper Bot­ tling and Ashe County Mo­ tors, Blue Horse Promotions, Inc., Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens and Bad­ Photo by Ken Guyton Kyle Guyton receives All-Tournament award from USAAA. Rising ACHS freshman Kyle Guyton recently partici­ pated in the USAAA 2005 World Series in Tulsa. Oklahoma. Guy­ ton has played two years for the Foothill Flames (14 and under) team based out of Wilkesboro, and he's the only Ashe County player on the USAAA team (sim­ ilar to AAU). Kyle plays catcher and pitcher for the Flames, and last fall they earned a bid to the '05 World Series by winning a state quali­ fying tournament. The team is made up of 11 players, and they raised money for themselves and two other family members (33 to­ tal) to travel to Tulsa from July 10-17 (they raised enough to pay for airfare, car rentals and hotel rooms). The Foothill Flames were one of 48 teams from across the country to compete in the weeklong national tournament, and they placed 17th overall with a 4-3 record. A highlight for Guy­ ton was against the Cougars (an Oklahoma team)—in the bot­ tom of the ninth inning with two outs and the score tied 4-4, he smashed a 375 foot longball well over the outfielder's head that would've been a homer in most ballparks. With a 400-foot fence he managed to get a double, but more importantly it was the RBI that won the game. The umpire awarded Kyle with the game hall, and he finished the tourney batting close to .500 and had 11 RBI's—a performance which earned the Ashe County player one of only 15 All-Tournament awards (out of 600 total players in the World Series). Kyle says that he plans to play USAAA ball again next summer, and he would like to thank every­ one who helped sponsor his trip to make it happen. 5th and 6th grade schedule August 27 North Wilkes H.S. Family Central Family Central September 3 Family Central Family Central September 10 North Wilkes H.S New Cove Creek Alleghany H.S. September 17 Family Central Family Central New Cove Creek September 24 Family Central Family Central October 1 Alleghany H.S. Family Central Photo by Shane Hopkins Photo by Shane Hopkins Ashe County Middle School Silver Bulldogs Blue Bulldogs work on offensive prepare for interschool scrimmage. fundamentals before season begins. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Youth soccer season schedule Ashe County youth soccer kicks off its 2005 season this weekend with a slate of games for Saturday and Sunday. The league is comprised of about 450 players playing on 37 teams in four different leagues. The leagues consist of ten teams in the 3-4 year olds, 11 teams in the 5-6 year olds, nine teams in the 7,8, and 9 year olds and 7 teams in the 10-14 year olds. The league is governed by a board with district reps from each school. From Westwood, are Bryan Felkel, Trent Lowder, and Richard Edmondson. Tom Graybeal, Roxann Roten and James Reed represent Blue Ridge. Mountain View representa­ tives are Eric Vogl, Kevin Roland and Alex Wray. Mike Eldreth is president of the league and Mike McClure is vice-president. Tom Graybeal is the treasurer. No admission is charged and everyone is encouraged to come out and support the youth of Ashe County. Saturday, August 13 5 - 6 year olds at Blue Ridge Elementary School 10 - Paisley Auto - Ashe Memorial Hospital 10:45 - Xcel Builders - Infinity Drywall 11:30 - Trivett's Home Planning and Design - Ashe Financial Group 12:15 - Cardinal Tree Farm - UAP 1:15 - Sheets Grocery - Dr. Hank Clay \ v a^JHUI Photo by Shane Hopkins Adam Tucker, member of B.J.'s Bombers, bowls a strike on Tuesday night at Cardinal Lanes. Lightning girls basketball news 7, 8, 9 year olds at Blue Ridge Elementary School 10:30-Magic Video-AEV 11:30 - Blue Ridge Chimney Sweep - Los Arcoiris 12:30 - West End Wreaths - Gates 1:30 - Ashe Abattoir - SuccessReach Bye- Miller Brothers Lumber Tuesday Summer Bowling League Week 14(8/2/05) 35—21 32—24 31—25 29—27 29—27 29—27 25—31 B.J.'s Bombers T & L Construction M.L. Reed Electric Mike's Mufflers Bledsoe Concrete Cornerstone Fellowship Showcase Lighting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. High Series HDCP High Game Scratch 224 220 214 M. Leserra G. Baugess J. Treva J. Treva . G. Baugess S. Hopkins High Series Scratch High Average 596 560 548 G. Baugess J. Treva M. Leserra 644 641 610 M. Leserra G. Baugess B.J.Howell 187 183 173 High Game HDCP L. Miller M. Leserra G. Baugess 10 - 14 year olds at Ashe County Middle School 10:30 - Infinity Drywall vs. Hobby Barn 11:30 - Sturgill Tree Farms vs. State Farm 12:30 - Miles Handyman vs. Southeastern Fire Bye - Phipps Construction High Team Average Mike's Mufflers B.J.'s Bombers T & L Construction 255 235 235 674 662 612 For All Your Golf, Work S Utility Needs 3 - 4 olds at Blue Ridge Elementary School 3:00 Field 1 - Buffalo Fir Company - Screenfreaks 2 - Prime Sirloin - Ashe Appraisal 3 - Landmark Grocery - Ashe Cleaners 4 - WKSK - Mountain Outfitters 5 - Sweet Aromas - Reeves Photography Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. 310 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson phone (336) 219-0100 • fax (336) 219-0136 hrgcuvi@earthlink.nct Sunday, August 14 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • Saturdays by appointment 5 - 6 year olds at Blue Ridge Elementary School 2:00 - Skyline/Blue Ridge Electric - Infinity Drywall 2:45 - Trivett's Home Planning and Design - Sheets Grocery #HONDA 7, 8, 9 year olds at Blue Ridge Elementary School 2:00 Miller Brothers Lumber - Los Arcoiris 3:00 Blue Ridge Chimney Sweep - Gates Carroll County, Va.Tournament 11U Champions Left to right: Coach Mike Everhart, Mallary Clay, Kaitlyn Hahn, Tashlna Parks, Alexis Greene, Autumn Huffman, Brandi McCoy, Mariah McVey and Coach Lindsey Everhart. PRFStNTS 10-14 year olds at Ashe County Middle School 2:00 Sturgill Tree Farm - Southeastern Fire 3:00 Miles Handyman-& Construction vs. Hobby Barn 4:00 Infinity Drywall vs. Phipps Construction State Farm - Bve Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Wanda Hardin is the winner of this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Wanda correctly chose the race winner. Tony Stewart, and guessed closest to the avg. speed of 118.782 mph with a guess of 119.997 mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! BE READY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT! LOW riXIDAPR Standby Generator Ready To Go! 300 BONUS BUCKS All Types of Generators to Fit Your Needs Carroll County, Va.Tournament 12U 2nd Place Left to right: Nichole Shull, Lauren Turnmyre, Brittany Lyalls, Jessica Walker, Sammy Miller, Caitlyn Elliott, Charity Shatley, Paige Blevins, Emily Shelton and Kelsey Johnson. This past spring, basketball season was the most successful in Lightning history. Club teams won four tournament championships. The teams that competed were the senior team comprised of rising 9 - 1 2 graders and the junior comprised of rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls. This fall, the club plans on starting a new team of 5th graders. This team will practice once a week and play one tournament in preparation for competition next spring. Existing teams will be playing a 3 or 4 tournament schedule. During the summer, girls are selling $1 raffle tickets to raise money for tournament entry fees. Prizes have been donated by the following local businesses: Yadkin Valley Bank, Mountain Aire Golf, K@K Stitch and Screen, Steve Johnson Auto World, Smithey's Cafe, Creative Printers, Dr. Pepper, Kut Ups Hair Boutique, Ashe County Motors, McDonalds, Ashe County Cheese, Kenny Spencer Tree Farm, Cutter's Edge, Ashe County Builders and Builder's Mart. We would like to thank all these businesses for their support! 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Herbs can show you how to become your neighborhood's culinary expert with tips on seasoning for more flavorful food and growing herbs to spice up any dish. Season, Snioke and Grill Like a Pro To create a summer barbecue that will have your family and friends coming back for more, take inspiration and flavor cues from VIVA! chefs, Ray French and Chef Bob. They share their favorite tips for season­ ing, smoking and grilling, and a recipe for The Home Depot Summer Spice Rub: * Create herb "rubs" with fresh spices to make food more flavorful without the addition of salt and/or heavy fats like oil and butter. * Apply herb "rubs" directly on the meats — for maximum fla­ vor slightly puncture the meat so the herb flavors penetrate. * Try smoking as a comple­ ment or alternative to traditional grilling. * Increase the flavor volume by laying fresh herbs on top of wood chips in your smoker. Don't forget to pre-soak the chips for at least 30 minutes. Timing is everything. For a flawless meal think through your menu and allow enough time to prep, preheat and thoroughly grill meats and vegetables - try a grill that allows you to multitask like the Ducanc Stainless Steel Gas Se­ ries — it comes with a rotisscrie, a liered-cooking area, and side burners for sautding vegetables "Do It Yourself Seasoning -Taking it Beyond the Burger Both chefs recommend grow­ ing your own fresh herbs. "Cre­ ating your own herb garden is more cost effective, just $2.00 for 1 -pint herbs, plus you'll have them on hand in a pinch — or dash." they say. Eliminate the hassle of plant­ ing and labeling seedlings and try VIVA! Herbs now offered' in six user-friendly, color-coded container pots. • 2 tablespoons basil • • • • 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 large garlic cloves 1 big pinch black pepper 1 big pinch iodized salt Place all ingredients into food processor or blender and finely chop. Makes four servings. Preparation: spicy and rosemary barbecue. Reap what you sow. All herb plants do best with lots of sun­ light. When harvest­ ing herbs minimize the stress placed on the plant by "cutting" rather than "picking." The Home Depot Summer Spice Rub This zesty rub will both ten­ derize and add intense flavor to beef, pork or poultry. For best results, use fresh VIVA! Herbs available exclusively at The Home Depot. Ingredients: The spice of life. Create vari­ ety with a living spice rack of all VIVA! Herbs including two new flavors — oregano hot and • 2 tablespoons rosemary • 2 tablespoons chives • 2 tablespoons oregano • 2 tablespoons cilantro 1. Score the meat so that the rub penetrates to infuse the most flavor. 2. Lightly coat meat in olive or canola oil to ensure that the rub adheres well. 3. To add some heat, throw in a few chopped jalapeno, serrano or habancro peppers. Direc­ tions: 1. Preheat the grill to mediumhigh. 2. Once grill is ready, place meat onto grill. 3. Turn occasionally until meat is cooked. 4. 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Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. .11 Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a "Put Your Trust In Number One" Gntui 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Business 336-246-2664 1. Remove the stems to ensure the best flavor. Real Estate tor Your World INDEPENDENTLY OWNED 8. OPERATED ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity 5^\~she High Country Realty www. ashecountyrea/estate.com 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC (Downtown West Jefferson I www.AsheCountvRealEstate.com 336-246-6348 / 800-729-0735 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS N PROPERTIES 888-246-4402 • 336-246-4401 • FAX: 336-246-4402 Email: AshcRcalty@fastransit.nct 102 Long Street • West Jefferson, NC 28694 NEW LOG CABIN READY TO MOVE INTO! This brand new 2BR/2BA log cabin is located in a wooded setting and features vaulted ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, wrap deck, porch and beautiful long-range mountain views. Offered with 1.5 acres at $229,(KX) or with 5 acres at $249,000 A115 STONEBRIDGE LOG HOME W ITH ADDITIONAL LOG STRUCTURE! 2BR/2BA log home with loft area, wood floors, 2 stone fpls, porch, deck, good year-round access, and an additional log structure that can easily be adjusted to a guesthouse. Convenient to Boone and West Jefferson. $389,000 El 16 150010. GREAT VIEWS OF THE NEW RIVER & MOUNTAINS - This Red Cedar log home offers open floor plan, bath and bedroom on each level, cathedral ceiling & hardwood/carpct & ceramic tile flooring. River access with common area for tubing, canoeing, etc. $399,900. 118347. BE CLOSE TO TOWN - but enjoy quiet country living in this 3BR/2BA A-frame cottage w/long range mountain views & a beautiful neighbor­ hood. Home is completely remodeled! $169,000. 150033. SUNNYSIDE PARK - Well built, brick ranch style house in East Jefferson. Home offers 3BR/3BA. fam­ ily room in basement w/large fireplace & kitchen. Lots of room for family or entertaining. Complete paved access, 2 car garage & pond. $239,000. 150023. NEW CONSTRUCTION IN HIDDEN MOUNTAIN - Almost ready to move into! Log cabin with nice longrangc views. Enjoy the river access and privacy. Home features 2BR/2BA. all wood interior, rock fireplace, covered rocking chair porch. $237,500. * 4BR/1BA BRICK HOME on .75+/- acres. Conveniently located to West Jefferson and Boone. Home is nice hut needs a little TLC.MLS# 132187 $89,500. WELL LAYING LAND with :rcek, pasture land, as well is woods. Great for building hat special home, with road rontage on Parsons Hill Rd. To be surveyed. MLS# 132410 2BR/1BA FURNISHED HOME on .624+/- acres. Home is close to West Jeffer­ son and Boone. MLS# 150003 $79,000 2BR/2BA OLDER HOME on .5+/- acres. Remodeled inside and out. Nice hardwood floors, fireplace, hardy-plank siding, new paint and deck. MLS# 132239 $129,500. *89,900 WWW.MTNMEAD0W.C0MJ ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ON FRIDAYS! 2 Columns x 3 Inches ONLY $20.69' Call or come by and see Sandra about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 lK Minimum One Month Commitment real estate or related businesses on Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run wn MOUNTAIN HOME W ITH VIEWS ON 17+ ACRES! 2BR/2BA modular home with covered porch, deck, full walkout bsmt.. with finished living area, fireplace & expansion possibilities and located on 17.35 acres with stream and long-range views. $269,000 D117 LOG HOME ON 43+ ACRES WITH CREEK! 2BR/2BA log home with wood floors, fireplace, exposed beams, covered porch, basement and long-range views located on 42.93 private acres with creek. REDUCED! Motivated Seller $375,000 SI51 REMODELED HOME ON 3+ ACRES WITH STREAM! This 3BR/IBA home has new floor covering, large deck and is located on 3+ acres with creek, small stream, horse bam. pasture and outbuild­ ing. $148,000 M120 ANOTHER UNIQUE STONEBRIDGE LOG HOME! This 3BR/2BA log home with wood floors, stone fireplace, sunroom. covered porch, deck, basement and 2-car garage is located on a nicely landscaped level lot in Stoncbridge. $315,000 HI51 CALL US FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS WIN RE\T WHEN VOL CAN OWN VOIR HOME? You can own a brand new spacious three bedroom custom-built home with 2 baths, covered porch, sundeck, custom-built cabinets, heat pump, vinyl siding, full basement and more!! No Down Payment Applicants Price includes: grading, septic tank, driveway, landscaping, • permits, inspections and fees. Only $95,000. CHARLES HARRIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 667-8127 or 359-8582 117920. LOTS OF POTENTIAL - in this former gas station/grocery store. Large steel frame building (formerly Stephens Store) situated on 1.75+/acres. Also, included in the price is a 22.53 acre tract. Call for full details. $276,000. Land Listings: 116377. H WY. 421 N. - Sec this well kept 4BR/3.5BA home w/2 car attached and 3 car detached garage w/heat & cooling set up for most any type vehicle work. Numerous new addi­ tions/upgrades have been completed in July. 2003. This home is located well to all amenities in Wilkes Co. Has beauti­ ful long range views & an extra bonus room over garage. $265,500. 132226. LOT #4 IN DEEP GAP ESTATES - Beautiful wooded 1.199 acre lot would be excellent for building your dream home. Lot features a stream. 252 ft. of road frontage and conveniently located to the Jeffcrsons and Boone. $16,200. 132243. BREATHTAKING VIEWS - from this 25.206 acre tract Excellent site to build your dream home. Private location, yet close to town. Property has been perked and is wooded with abundant wildlife $110.000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE FOR COMPLETE LISTS. CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21 henlagcrealty.com I Main Street ? = Discount s •Toilc Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quills & Shams lo malch •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST AORTA PULMONARY ARTERY The Circulatory system is composed of the heart and blood vessels. The vessels are made up of the arteries, veins, and capillaries. The purpose of the circulatory system is to provide food and oxygen to the tissues and to remove waste from them. The circulatory system also helps the body to fight infections. The human heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist. It is the pump for the blood. Circulation of blood consists of three main divisions. First, pulmonary circulation carries the blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is removed and oxygen is replaced in the red blood cells. Second, the arteries carry the oxygen-rich blood from the heart to various parts of the body. The aorta is the largest artery. Capillaries then take the blood from the arteries to the various organs to feed them. This is the second division of circulation. In the third division of circulation, veins bring the used blood filled with carbon dioxide back to the heart and the cycle repeats. During this process the spleen removes old blood cells from the circulatory system. Blood pressure is the speed and pressure in which blood flows through the blood vessels. If it is high, heart disease will result. The pulse determines how hard the heart is working to pump the blood throughout the body. The higher the pulse the harder the heart has to work to pump the blood, the lower the pulse the less work on the heart. PULMONARY VEINS CORONARY VEINS RIGHT VENTRICLE * LEFT VENTRICLE pulse rate for pulse rate for 10 seconds activity one minute arm circles marching in place Circulatory Word Search jumpmg jacks logging in place Use t h e information you gathered to answer the following questions: During which activity was your pulse rate the highest What is the difference between your resting pulse rate and the highest pulse rate recorded on the chart? ininiife Arteries Blood Blood Vessels Organ Unscramble the Wards below. ST tehar Capillaries Carbon Dioxide Cells odblo ratoa Circulatory Circle the Words J that you find Across, Down, Bad<wards, Heart Infections einvs SUJ3A 'F.3J0F and Diagonally! A Special Thank You to all ILILR R EGENCY P ROPERTIES j pflft l||A Residential, Land & Commercial Sales PARKER TIE COMPANY 19 South Third St. West Jefferson. NC PO Box 609 • 204 E. Main Si. West Jefferson. 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NC Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Buildins> Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 CTl\J �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 PAGE 5B EDUCATION WCC Basic Skills receive awards Photo courtesy of Mike Sawyer Megan has a close encounter with a python. Ashe Masons host kids at Elk Shoals Friday afternoon, August 5, saw the arrival of seventeen children from the Masonic Home for Children accompanied by staff members at Elk Shoals Methodist Campground for a weekend of fun as guests of Ashe Masonic Lodge. On Saturday morning, they enjoyed the many exotic animals on a group tour of the New River Zoo, where owner and director of the zoo, Keith Stroud, presented a very informative guided tour. During the tour Keith kept the group entertained by letting them pet the animals while at the same time describing what countries the animals originate from, their natural habitats and behavior in the wild. Saturday afternoon was spent back at Elk Shoals fishing and cooling off in the river. The weekend concluded on Sunday morning with a picnic provided by Ashe Masons and Shriners. Current and past Shrine patients were also invited. This was the second year of this now annual event. The Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, North Carolina is funded by North Carolina Masons with individual lodges organizing additional events for the kids. In addition to the annual weekend, at Christmas Ashe Masons deliver trees from local growers as well as gifts from lodge members and their families to the home. President's and Dean's List at WCC Wilkes Community College recognizes out­ standing academic achievement of students through the President's List and the Dean's List each semester. To qualify for the President's List, full-time students must complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by exam­ ination) and be awarded all A's. To qualify for the Dean's List, full-time students must complete 12 or more semester hours of collegelevel courses (excluding credit by examination) and have a grade point average of 3.50 or higher, with no grade below a "C." Those qualifying for the President's List from Ashe County are: Melissa Eller Rash and Cristina Rebecca Harmon Victoria from Creston; John Nathan Bachtell, Matthew Stephen Barnes, Emily Nicole Hayes, Julie Asleen McNeill, and Phillip Brandon Moody from Crumpler; Steve Michael Houck from Fleetwood; Cassandra A. Bare, Vester Lee Mahaffey, Jr, Barbara Ann Nalley Martin, April Ann Miller, Thomas David Randolph, Sandra K. Simms, and Donna Gail Monk Wilkinson from Jefferson; Robert Shane Duncan, Summer Nicole Farmer, Nathan Dean Greer, and Allison Powers Veler from Lansing; Beverly M Leonard from Todd; Lois Elliott Barker, Darlis McGrady Farmer, and • Sarah Elizabeth White from Warrensville; and Jennifer Lynn Rose Baldwin, Kristy Lynn Blevins, Aaron James Chapman, Charita Brooks Cozart, Thomas Martin Johnson, and Kimberly Ann Turnmire from West Jefferson. Those qualifying for the Dean's List from Ashe County are: Rachel Nicole Patrick and Staci Brook Phipps from Creston; Daisy Jane Arnold, Jan Billings Johnson, and Heather Renee Phipps from Crumpler; Debra Lynn Gambill and Tina Carol Landreth from Fleetwood; Stephanie Danielle Blevins, Guy Michael Mead, Angela Marie Ocuto, Judy G. Roark, Laura Elizabeth Walker, Kacha Lane Wood, Stephanie Marie Wright, and Ashley Amber Wurth from Jefferson; Jennifer Venna Pictured left to right: Melissa McLeese, Intake/Retention Specialist, Debbie Woodard, Basic Skills Director and Jason Pilkington, Basic Skills Coordinator/Instructor. Shown is the Race 4 Literacy banner and the three awards presented in Charlotte. Charlotte, NC - Wilkes Community College was one of the 58 North Carolina Community Colleges to attend the 2005 Basic Skills/ Family Literacy Conference in Charlotte on July 27 - 29. The conference consisted of workshops, training sessions, keynote speakers, and the "Academy Awards" banquet. The state recognized WCC Basic Skills by presenting the program with three of the ten awards. Oscars were awarded for "Most Creative Program", "Best Director in a Supporting Role", and "Best Overall Program". Each community college was eligible to win in any of the ten competition categories. Wiles Community College Basic Skills was the only college to receive multiple awards. Each program's entry was based on their "Race 4 Literacy" efforts of the past year. Wilkes Community College Basic Skills held a "Race 4 Literacy" function each month of the 2004-2005 year. Their main event was the "Race 4 Literacy Derby" held on May 7 in downtown North Wilkesboro. All North Carolina Community College Basic Skills Programs have been involved in a three year awareness campaign "Race Instructor; Eunice Call, Asst. Director Wilkes and Moravian Falls Resource Centers; Jan Gresham, Instructor; Alisah Home, Director Wilkes and Moravian Falls Resource Centers; Melissa McLeese, Intake/Retention Specialist; Donna Nixon, Instructor; Jason Pilkington, Basic Skills Coordinator/Instructor and Glenda Shumate, Basic Skills Coordinator/Instructor, 4 Literacy". This is year educational/literacy needs of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties through its Basic Skills program. WCC Basic Skills has partnered with businesses and organizations throughout Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties to promote the "Race 4 Literacy" and the importance of education. Through these partnerships, awareness has been created in the WCC coverage area that supports the education of the individual, the family, and the community. The business community has been a strong advocate for the "Race 4 Literacy" and with their support Wilkes Community College Basic Skills is addressing the educational needs of our area. When asked about Wilkes Community College Basic Skills Program's success, the director, Debbie Woodard stated, "I am appreciative for the support of our partners in the Race 4 Literacy Campaign. I am extremely thankful for my dedicated instructors, staff, and especially Jason Pilkington, Basic Skills Coordinator/Instructor and Melissa McLeese, Intake/ Retention Specialist for the hard work and dedication they have given to make Wilkes Community College's Basic Skills Department a attended the conference with Debbie Woodard, Basic Skills Director. Wiles Community College Basic Skills is proud to serve this area through basic adult education. For enrollment and orientation information for the Adult High School, GED, and Adult Basic Education classes contact Melissa McLeese at 336-838-6247 or 336-838-6119. Your wireless phone just got smarter! It's hip...it's cool... it's new ...It's BREW' games K1information news, 1 n n w sports and IsS I •MgjTIWoCRjJ entertainment. success." two of the campaign and Wilkes Community College is striving to meet the ring times. music, video, wallpaper, irrem saver*. comks and more Nancy Broman, Basic Skills Coordinator Alleghany/ Instructor; Allen Call, Powers, Michael Andrew Smith, and Ashley Marie Weaver from Lansing; Jason Thomas McBee from Todd; Courtney Renee Jones from Warrensville; and James Roe Cline, Jr, Crystal Renee Cox,Tabitha Renee Dancy, Randall weather Scott Greene, Carol Jean Mathers, Jason Dwayne Miller, Thu Thao Thi Nguyen, Justin Timothy Roten, Sharon Ann South, Carly E. Sparks, Hollie Ann Trivette, and Kyla Richards Wyles from West Jefferson. plus much more! Bring in School supplies to be donated to local schools & get 3 months of BREW" access FREE* f • free monthly access tee only. Each BREW*" application has Iti own separate charge which you will he charged tor. 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The proposed amendment is as follows: LG 5550 $59 Voice Command A Driving Mode Speaker Phone Rezonc from RA-8 Residential/Agriculture to Highway Business the property owned by: County of Ashe Tax Parcel #09263001-378 at 410 McConncll St. ivid Dcsautels David Dcsautels Tax Parcel #09263001 -379 at 434 McConncll St. mnie White Connie White Tax Parcel #09263001 -426 at 442 McConncll St. The public is urged to be present for this important meeting. A copy of the proposed ordinance and map are on file in the Clerk's Office for inspection Advanced Messaging Features You know Suzuki has the best ATVs on the market, and now during QuadFair you get can a great deal and a bonus to make the deal even better! See your local Suzuki dealer now. $ SUZUKI. 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The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified© jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (Position #743-40-2457) Open until filled. Full Time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare, Watauga County Service Provision Unit. Duties: intensive outpatient therapy provided in the home or community for children and families. Monday-Friday, flexible daytime hours with a need for some evenings and week­ ends when necessary. Requires Master's degree in Social Work with two years supervised social work experience. Salary grade: (72) Typical hiring range $41,028-$47,244. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd, Boone NC. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED NCiM has immediate need for people to work weekends in local grocery stores sampling products to consumers. Call • (800) 747-9582. Ext. 175 or visit www.ncim.com and click on Demonstrators Needed. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post Immediate opening for a part time advertising position. Applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Position includes but not \\m\ted to coordinating marketing for dealers, advising dealers on marketing strategies, placing ad's for national company. Pay negotiable. Call (828) 264-6198 Ext. 1660 40-Lost & Found FOUND Pedigreed brownishblack 1 1/2-2 year old lovable/loving female cat strayed to my home Call 336-372-2468 Have you found ananimal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services Local Ladies looking for summer homes or offices to clean in the PM hours. Reasonable Rates and References upon request. Please call 336-977-4662 and leave a message. Will babysit in my Warrensville home. Experience with infants and older. Full or part time. References available. Call Ann 384-2343 RN/LPN Position Available 3-11 Shift Medical/Dental Benefits 140-Help Wanted CLASSIFIED DEADUNES (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Margate Health & Rehab 540Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 140-Help Wanted Immediate opening for full and part time appointment setter. Job includes setting appointments for out­ side sales division. All leads furnished no cold calling. Full time 8:305pm and 1-9pm, parttime hours flexible. Please call 1-800-2226335 ext. 1660 Immediate openings for FULL-TIME. Inside and Outside sales representatives. Exciting atmosphere and competitive wages. All leads furnished-No cold calling. Sales experience preferred but will train. Call (828)-264-6198 ext. 1660 or fax resume' to (828) 264-7926. Applications available at front desk. Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS. BOONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 235-Christmas Trees Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 250-Fumlture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat. Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales BASEMENT/YARD SALE Fri. Aug. 12 8am-6pm Sat. Aug. 13 8am-12pm 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALE Fri & Sat 8-Until Boys, girls, and adult clothing, odds & ends, tree stands, & a little bit of everything. LOCATION 2387 Nettle Knob Rd across from Ingles, about 2 1/2 miles. KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALE SAT. Aug 13 7-12 Clothes. Curtain, Dishes, Tapes, Lamp & Lots more. LOCATION Home of Arveson Wyatt West Jefferson YARD SALE SAT. Aug 13 Begins- 6:30am Women's clothes, computer, dresser, toys... LOCATION 1029 Baldwin Rd, West Jefferson YARD SALE Sat. August 13 7:30 am-1:00 pm Kitchen items, ceiling fans, decorating accessories, linens, lamps, small appliances, chairs, NASCAR items, golf clubs. LOCATION 783 Fairway Ridge Drive (follow signs to Mountain Aire Golf Course) YARD SALE! Saturday August 13th 6:30 AM. Abercrombie and many high end clothes. Everything must go! Low Prices! LOCATION Church Hill Street off i 221 right past 221 I Grocery. Rain or Shine LOCATION From Jefferson red light go 88 West, turn right on Lawson Ln. Then turn right on Cherry Hill Ridge go to the last drive on left house #141. BIG YARD SALE!!! August 13th ONLY! 8AM-2PM Last Day for Fixtures, etc... LOCATION At the old Uptown Threads 105 N. Jefferson Ave. GARAGE SALE FRI. & SAT. 8AM-UNTIL Tools, antiques, home appliances, furniture, camping, fruit jars, much more. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 LICENSED PLUMBER or someone close to LOCATION 1155 Lower Nettle Knob Near Watertank Rd GARAGE SALE Fri. July 12 & Sat. July 13 Lots of children's, men's and ladies clothes. Glass top table with 4 chairsmicrowave oven with cart and lots more. 300Miscellaneous YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable. Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog. Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss.Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats. 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 171641 Sell I It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 Sell It! IBuy It! Fix It! Call 8467164 . employment available in Sparta area. Call 336-363-2160 to apply in person. LOCATION Turn at Boone Family Funeral Home on Oakwood Road then right on Maplewood Dr. Only house on left. Notice of Adoption Of Schedule of Values for 2006 Revaluation The schedules, standards and rules to be used in appraising real property at its market value and use value for the 2006 revaluation have been adopted by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners and arc available for public inspection in the Ashe County Assessor's office located in suite 2200 at the Ashe County Courthouse. Any property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards, and rules are invalid may except to the order and appeal therefrom to the Property Tax Commission within 30 (thirty) days of the date when this notice was firs! published. Keith Little Ashe County Assessor on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heat/air, w/d connec­ tions and energy effi­ cient. Applicants must apply in person at the on-site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are MonThurs 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Fri 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Call (336) 2464757. Rental Assis­ tance is assigned based upon availability and need. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Opportunity Housing. For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent based on ' income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 Condo For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 FOR QUICK WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR MOBILE HOME For rent on a private lot. off NC Hwy 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agreement required. Serious Inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext. 7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10p.m. 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER Jefferson-Sunnyside Park 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower Floor-Rumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat. .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch 500-Mobile Homes for Sale RESULTS! 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. place for rent? List it in our 'lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Check Out the Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 Jefferson Post for House for Rent In Crumpler Trailer for rent in Jefferson Call 982-2833 or 846-3781 the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection/' Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience In Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 530-Lots"& Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Moblles/Moduiars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quallrldge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 LAND FOR SALE: 2.8 acres, Bare Knob Rd, $29K, call 256-694-3261 ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 9:00 A.M. > • M> KXrCRIKM-e NECESSARY • FULL a. PART-TIME CLASSES • COL TRAINING • FINANCING AVAILABLE • JOB PLACEMENT • ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTIIEVILLE, VA DIRECTIONS: FROM WEST JEFFERSON. N.C. (Ashe Co.) Take Hwy 88W Approx 12.5 Mi and Turn Right on BIG LAUREL RD (At Wood's Grocery) Toward Mtn. City TENN. Go 1.5 mi. to Auction at House #1648 (Beside the old J.T. Penninglon Store). Signs Posted. FROM MTN. CITY. TENN.Take Hwy 421 S. Approx. 1.3 mi and turn left on Hwy 167N (Forge Creek Rd) and Go approx 12.8 mi to Auction on Left. SALE HELD RAIN or SHINE To Settle Estate of ANCIL PENNINGTON GRAHAM, (Deceased) •Correction For Last Friday's Ad In STORE MERCHANDISE & TOOLS, ETC.: Should Have Read: Shoe Lace Display Cabinet. Wooden Greeting Card Display Unit w/Lots of Cards." Announcements At Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material BRING A CHAIR - NO BUYERS PREMIUM - FOOD AVAILABLE OUT OF STATE CHECKS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CURRENT BANK LETTER COL. ELBERT GRAYBEAL 401 E. Buck Mountain St. • West Jefferson, NC 28694 N.C.A.L. #1358 • Residence Phone (336) 846-7209 • Cell Phone 977-0266 1-800-334-1203 '*n.*IManrrlracl*r>r(M«f.r«ia BOTTLING VENTURES trying for license, immediate Westview Terrace Apartments - 460-Mobile Homes for Rent Need to advertise a Keep Checking the Classified Ads. FULL-BLOODED Apple-Head Chihuahua puppies for sale! Starting at $200. Male & Females available. All colors. For more info call Jimmy Hicks at (336) 977-2623 or (336) 977-2276 1 Cail 1 846- Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 4X4? Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free In the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information f Apartment For Rent 1)3 BR/2BA Triplex Apartment in West Jefferson. $650 a month including utilities. Call 846-4491 for details. SHOPPING FOR A 330-Pets Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent GRUBB LOGGING 1 -J M I[ik-n:J MrtkCB 380-Trucks & We lease Pianos. 4x4s for Sale New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! OIK- M o n t h (IT r u n s ) f o r Qm/y $25ijj& Price includes plioto. AH ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment lo: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28004 Lmail: classified®jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 208 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. rson. HV» accept Visa or Mastorcari I • "td For more information call Sandra at 880-840-7104. m The Joy of Pepsi! Learn the joy of working for Pepsi. Take a look at our opportunities to join the Pepsi team and start your career to success. MERCHANDISER Application Session Saturday, August 13 10:00 am to 2:00 pm & Monday, August 15 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pepsi Bottling Ventures 9751 Hwy 421 Deep Gap, NC 28618 Be prepared to stay 2 hours in order to thoroughly complete the application. Two forms of identification must he provided (one must have a picture). If you have applied in the last 60 days, your application is on file and you need not reapply. No phone calls please. Benefits: Bottled and Delivered: • 40!(k) Programs • Paid Vacations • Comprehensive Insurance • Personal Days • C ompetitive Pay • Educational Assistance Diversity is all part of the Pepsi way. EOE. Pre-employment drug testing is required. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7B FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 Classifieds 530-Lots & Acreage 1195-Legals 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY PRICED TO SELL! 10.94 Acres off Old Hwy 16 in Wilbar. Already has well. Nice views, Septic permit. $59,900 Call Stacie Taylor, Blair and Ward. 336-401-1256 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 545-Real Estate For Sale FSBO 4Br/2Ba Log Cabin on 1/2 acre, near West Jefferson off of Hwy 163. Ready to move into. Full basement with washer/dryer. Living/Dining Combo with large stone fireplace. 2 covered porches, with deck. Beautiful Views. $150,000. Call 336-246-6205 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF ELOUINE S. RYAN, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. RYAN The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Execu­ tor of the Estate of William J. Ryan, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of October, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of July, 2005. Elouine S. Ryan 742 Round Knob Ridge Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr. KILBY & HURLEY Attorneys at Law P.O.Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication fates: 7/29; 8/5; 8/12; 8/19 1115Professionals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edgar Worth Long, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed PO Box 521, West Jefferson, NC 29694 on or before the 24th day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of July, 2005. RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call David Long, Executor for the Estate of Edgar Worth Long 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Mary E. Burgess, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 420 Sunset Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 31st day of October, 2005. or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of July. 2005. Sandra K. Chatman Administratrix for the Estate of Mary E. Burgess NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratix of the estate of Joyce Bauguess deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the under­ signed at 170A Calhoun Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 24th day of October, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day August, 2005. eye strain. of STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NO R T H CA R O L 1 N A 1-800-VISIT NC Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Frankie Anderson, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed, c/o Jimmy D. Reeves, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694, on or before the 29th day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. n O T about computer eye­ wear to help prevent The Vision Council ot A—rim rocommood. regular oyo «>am» lot youand your lanuly lo onauro IS A SNACK CRACKER. H-Jiy J luting leg*y lot 10 think the could luvc made Call it licr entire lite without experiencing the art, |u»t like so many kids titday Each dav. mute and mote ol the an, are being ccntplctrlv drained bum b Aau>'«u v. our children', school* Yet uuJtcs show mrlm* 1 -BOO-U SA-LEARN Graham brought her daiue "vie into the a.ith century parent, believe dance and music and art and drama make their kid, belter She did ncahnig lew ilun create an GET OUT OF LINE Bracel B. Roten Administratix for the estate of Joyce Bauguess entirely new genre of dance, while tm, tAu.lwrura.iWUi •haltering the expectation* of audience, and ctilica alike «, undent* and belter people So what urn you do ui reverie tlx* trend' with her percussive, angular movement style She wr» Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Granville D. Patrick, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 3884 Little Laurel Rd, Creston, NC 28615 on or before the 14th day of November, 2005, or this Notice will find inn how to help, or (ut more cumfuution* het predeceuon lavored iter dance, have information about ihc benefits been called "motion picture, (car the tophnawatcd", her of am education, please visit us theories on n.rvement and kinckhetic arc Mill viul I u» nuv child's fair share of ihc an. To composer, instead of using the iSih and inth centurv ai AmericansborThe Artsorg Otherwise, even a legac y today and there i» scarcely • dancer alive who doesn't Now you don't havt lo wail in line for government service ami information bccAimc now the government i* officially online at FiisiCtov.Rov. In an inotanu you can print out tax and Social S'cnaity forma you u^'d to wait m line lot. You'll alio find pa«*p<»rt and student aid applications and mow HmtGcv.gov. Lose the wait. Speak up now remand your one of 1he first danoert. to collaborate with contemporary NOTICE TO CREDITORS as rwh a, Martha Graham's can crumble to nothing A R T . ACCEaSaSOglgSjfr A ASHE COUNTY ROOFING IS years Experience •licensed in North (irolina & H RENT-ALL, INC • Roof Painting •Insured A ILL Woit Guaranteed WlNDANCER Kennels M SpeT"9 # Dry wall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture• Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing 336-846-8136 427 S. 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See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owner for an in-home consultation at 336-372-1788 DECK CONSTRUCTION • Itack Hoe • Small Track Hoc • • Gravel Hauling • Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 , CAIXE 336-977-2112* 336-384-4352 CR SEAFOOD RESTAURANT QUALITY GRAVE MARKERS IN: GRANITE • MARBU•: • BRONZE WE CLEAN, LETTER & REPAIR OLDIRON'S • Additions • Repairs RJ I' Memorial Wbrfid, EXCAVATING SERVICES • Decks - Bfevins PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 • Remodel Jobs • fa- MONUMENT SALES W 'SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION* QUALITY I H K T C l i R A i R P B I RBIODEUHG AND WORK AT NEW REASONABLE CONSTRUCTION PRICES BUSINESS SERVICES TOOLS on at Affordable Prices Lisa C.Jones I Owner Office: 336-838-2678 Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Allen Miller M O R E . 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CSV COUNTRY TRfaASFRESj^r EMPORIUM » RENTALS I work. ^SUPERSTORE WALMART SUPERCENTER ALWAYS LOW PRICES Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 1489 Ml Jefferson Rd.* Jefferson 336-982-3060 336-246-3920 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 ^( mti mtwuin* JOE'S ««r F.XCAVATINI ) HdKold Jones Excavamq IV AND Tnack JVC TVS & HOME THEATRES Dozen & All Types of Grading SALES k SERVICE Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared zenith 2*-- Road Building • Septic System nheCo»nty M \ Hoe, Backhoe Senvice MJ DIXECTV. iiiii !neS'"PIur (,rpaf fyt i C Authorized Technicians On Board 30 Plus Years Experience 982-3335 20 A Basement & Footers Pond Building Years Experience Excellent Work at an Excellei Excellent Price FREE ESTIMATES* INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 �PAGE 8 B FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT /LIGHTERSIDE Jimmy W. Johnson brings 'Spirit of Elvis' to Jamboree The "Spirit of Elvis" is com­ ing to Ashe County Friday and Saturday, August 12 and 13, at the Mountain Music Jam­ boree and Buffet in Glendale Springs. This performance stars Jimmy W. Johnson as "Elvis" and begins at 7 p.m. Buffet is served from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cost for the show and buffet is $25. Jimmy W. Johnson, also known as "JJ", started singing at an early age in his home church in eastern North Caro­ lina. As a teenager, his vocal abilities and uncanny resem­ blance to Elvis helped him gain fame around Memphis. Like his hero, Johnson joined the military. He served in the United States Marine Corp and earned a number of medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Silver Star wfW, Vietnam Service Medal, Presidential Unit Ci­ tation, Vietnam Service Med­ al, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and a Purple Heart. After coming home, John­ son began touring with a number of beach bands. While on a gig, he met Claude Bailey, Jackie Wilson's manager. Bai­ ley immediately recognized the similarities and charisma of the "King of Rock & Roll", thus began his career. Jimmy has performed for and been endorsed by Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Re­ cords and the man who dis­ covered Elvis Presley. In 1990, his recording of "Tying Yellow Ribbons" be­ came the number one song played on the Armed forces Radio Network during Op­ eration Desert Storm. This recording earned him recogni­ tion from the Pentagon. Jimmy is probably best known for his national hit "The Tomahawk Chop" which he performed live on ESPN during the 1992 World Series. This celebration of the Atlanta Braves was seen by more than 80 million viewers. Jimmy has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Myr­ tle Beach and aboard the Car­ nival Cruise Line. He is currently fulfilling a life long dream of living in the Blue Ridge Mountains and singing in the "Spirit of Elvis". Jimmy W. Johnson in Spirit of Elvis. R fAMIUlt PLANNttli TO HAVE TWO •< CWTT-PREN TYPICALLY WANT A BOY ANC A JLRL, SJT WAVE LITTLE CHOICE IN « \ ' WHAT THEV 6£T 5 — SCIENTIFIC EN*»V SHOWS THAT SOME ANIMALS CAN MOPLFV THE SEX RATIO OP THEIR VOUNS PASEP ON THE CONPITIONS 1 OP THEIR ENVIRONMENT ^ ijCWE ANIMALS HAVE MORE CONTROL ANF MAY BE APLf TO FETERAMNE THE SEX CP THEIR YOUNtf DSlNS PNA TESTS ON A WARPLER'S WHEN THERE ARE ENVIRONMENTAL NESTLlNwS, SCIENTISTS POUNP THAT IN POOR PROPLEMS, MORE MALES ARE PORN. AS CONrmoNS. THE P1RP6 PROPOCEF THEY USUALLY LEAVE THE AREA, WHICH PUTS LESS PRESSURE ON THE FOOT SOURCES zrz—*•- sty* IN TIMES OP PLtNTY. P/RTS MAY HAVE MORE FEMALES. WHICH TfNP TO STAY IN THE AREA ANF AAISE MORE YOvNi :—I 7 77 PERCENT MALES, PUT IN FAVORAPLE CONPITlONS ONLY IS PERCENT WERE /WALES [ IT IS PELIEVEP ' THAT THE SEX SELECTION PROP AOLY HAPPENS IN A FEMALE'S POPV. ANP THAT ENVIRONMENTAL SluNALS MAY CAUSE SELECTIVE SURVIVAL IN ESS CELLS ^ GOOD N MORNING, MIS4 OLIVE VOU CERTAINLY SOUND CHIPPER . THIS FINE . ^7 DAY.' 1— ^rttutai JUST REALIZING HOW LUCKY I AM / -y-r > ANY PARTICULAR _ REASON? T^AND A COUPLE OF HUNDRED THOUSAND L ARE SAILORS... ' THINK OF "THE BILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET... AGAINST THESE TREMENDOUS ODDS I FOUND THE ONLY MAN 1 COULD LOVE RIGHT HERE IN -*• SWEETHAVEN/ r ..OF WHICH MORE THAN HALF ARE 1 MALE... r- x ACTUALLY THE ODDS WEREN'T THAT GREAT-. f ...HOW MANY ONE EYED, FAT-ARMED, SPINACH-EATING SAILORS ARE \ THERE? 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Inc Worfd ngW» reserved 5 Word form 102 Hunt or lor "environ­ Hayes ment" 104 Dartcmg (70 film) 6 It may be boner? 54 At once bitter 108 Kid at 56 Freezin 7 •— Dmka court season Doo" (33 58 F.nger lood 109 Hailing trom song) Hunan 61 Trickles 8 '92 63 Short story 111 Mention Wimbledon briefly 65 Cognizant winner 115 Aussie 67 In the 8 Health walker manner ol resort 118 Space 68 Bare 10 —Aviv 117 Assistance 68 Stan :o 11 Draw forth 120 Spanish snooze 12 Copper or guitarist 70 Viva cobal'. 121 "Crazy72 Dancing 13 "Green singer comic'' Acres" 76Ol Cold" 123 Widespread setting 128 Dancing (70 hit) 14 "Stroker —* caioontst' 77 Cray 128 Neighaor or (83 Urn) matter? 15 Dancing Somalia 78 Northwestern 130 Singer body­ SI builder' Phoebe 80 Philos Ol 131 Entertain 16 Wrecks the UHF" 132 Sour fruit Rolls 81 Tonto's 17 Italian wine 133 Novelist horse 19 Abate DaraeSe 84 More 24 Seafood disreputaD e 134 Bronte heroine selection 86 Director 135 Aden's 28 Coop crowd Lang 31 Pantyhose locale 88 Flusters 91 Percussion 138 Minnesola 34 Rembrandt • twins? instrument or Wh stter 82 Feel awlul 36 Ward ol DOWN 94 Bean 1 Mustard "Sisters* 96 Make Ched­ 37 Wreckage type dar Poller 2 Hersey 38 Reject 87 Proh.bR 38 Touch up setting 98 Wine vessel 3 Like lie the lew Huguenots" 100 Yuletiae 41 Journalist Tai Mahal 51 Prospector's 101 Piglet's 4 Use a straw Jacob parent prize ACROSS 1 Martir S*e«n, to Emiiio fcstovez 4 Photo lint • Pipe pan 11 TVs The — ol Ule" 18 Baal or Elvia 20 Bonus 21 Soccei superstar 22 Cold sound 23 Dancmg president? 25 LandeC 26 Ranga rope 27-a customer 28 Whip 30 Tranquil 32 4 (Toyota model) 33 Little lumps 36 Fawning 38 Parisian pronoun 40 Dancing colonist? 43 Co Flan and go» 45 Comic DeLui&e 48 Muse wiin a scroti 49 Command to a corgi 50 Meyerbeer's 62 The Twelve —'' HOOFERS 42 Jeanne of •Jules and Jim* 44 Mrs Kramden 45 Bandleader Sevennsen 46 *., man — mouse?" 47 Dancing statesman'' 52 Numbers 85 Dickens title start 86 Peat on 87 Move like mad 88 Self-esteem 90 Mako a muumuu 93 Psychologist Pavlov 95 Obligation 99 TV host John 102 Village 103 Sgt. or cpl 104 Disney criekei 105 Margin 106 Mallard or leal 107 Suffers 108 Acts like a chicken 110 Neighsayerh 112 Actress Berry 113 Synthetic textile 114 The Highway­ man" poet 116 Genuine 118 Fancy fabric 119 Horner's fruit 122 Carrie or Louis 124 On behalf of 126 Ovine female 127 Poetic monogram 63 Push a product 55 Trick stick 56 Tie the knot 57 Thames town 56 Funnyman Fox* 60 Veneration 62 Less vivid 64 Van —. CA 66 Piece ol lencing? 70 Enormous 71 European capital 73 Akbar s city 7 4 t h e Mood lor Love" (35 song) 78 bet!" 76 Sprout 78 It's up in the air 79 Volcano part 82 Peruvian port 83 Kaats 128composition Buddhism Post file photo Salome's Stars Week of August 15 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunder­ standing continues to taint the atmosphere to some ex­ tent in the early part of the week. But cooler heads pre­ vail, and the situation eases by week's end. ' TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the artistic aspect of the Divine Bovine is wellserved this week, that practi­ cal side is also getting the sort of recognition that could lead to a new and well-deserved opportunity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With home-related mat­ ters taking on more impor­ tance this week, now could be the time to make some longdeferred purchases. But shop carefully for the best quality at the best price. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations. While that family problem might still rankle, it should be eas­ ing thanks to your efforts to calm the waters, Also, a work­ place situation seems to be moving in your favor. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat's energy levels should be rather high these days, and you might do well to tackle any tasks that still need doing. This will clear the way for those upcoming proj­ ects. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) Someone's criti­ cism might not be as negative as you perceive. Actually, it could be helpful. Discuss the matter with your critic, and you both could learn some­ thing valuable. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business mat­ ter could cause some friction among your colleagues. But once again, that logical mind of yours comes to the rescue. And the sooner it does, the better! SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) There might ©230S by K ng Features Syndicate. Inc. Wold rights reserved still be some heated temper flare-ups out there. But your sensible self should advise you to stay out of these situ­ ations until things cool down and calm is restored. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Changing your mind could be the right thing to do if you can't resolve your doubts. You might want to discuss the matter with someone whose advice you trust. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat's merrier side dominates this week, and this means that, despite your usual busy schedule, you'll be able to squeeze in parties and all sorts of fabulous fun times. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An educa­ tional opportunity could lead to something other than what you had planned. But keep an open mind, and before you decide to turn it down, check it out. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Piscean wit and wisdom helps you work through a situation that might have been accidentally or even deliberately obscured. What you unravel could prove to be very revealing. BORN THIS WEEK: Loy­ alty is important to you. You demand it, but you also give it generously and lovingly. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. Buy a Jar Candle and Get Tealights Free! C at 'JH Jefferson Rent-All Strawberries & C auoA Ripe with |ulcy 3waotiv%s». mis Itivt scent with creamy undertones is a celebration o(summers favorite treat' We Abe Have Other Ganz Heme Deccr Items Get All Your Party Supplies at Jefferson Rent-All 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St. • Jefferson without a direct, look...; : LEVERTOV j, J"Luxury" 'f\ 1 3 ! * " ' 2005 "y King Features Syndktite. I HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a message every day. It s a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6. add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the up­ per left-hand corner and check one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you. Super Crossword Want the latest local news, sports, community ievents and classifieds delivered right to your door?? Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! �Skyland Books welcomes New York novelist 2005 Scout Jamboree The following article was submitted by Orrin Shatley and Eric Prange, Ashe County residents who attended the 2005 National Scout Jamboree in Caroline County. Virginia. July 25 • August 3. There is a famous phrase that says, "It isn't over until the fat lady sings," except in the case of the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, where it was the 82nd Airborne All American Chorus Singing God Bless the U.S.A., that marked the climax of a ten day adventure in Scouting. As the choir sang, over 75,000 Scouts, leaders and visitors sang along, while waving lit candles over their heads. It was a sight that could move almost anyone to tears of pride. The four hour arena show was not just filled with singing by the military and Scout bands, but also with many other, highly antici­ pated events. One of which was the long awaited visit of President George W. Bush. The President arrived in a motorcade and was intro­ duced by a Scout who was a fellow Texan. The President focused on the values and ideals of Scouting, and how they made him the person he is today, and how Scouting has led close to two-thirds of Congress to the positions that thy hold. As the President exited, the Scouts took back over the theme of the jamboree, Explorers and Discovery was shown strong. Videos were shown about all of the twenty Explorers that the subcamps are named after, and many of the gentlemen were present and were there on behalf of the Explorers Club. Once eleven o'clock rolled around and many Scouts were beginning to drift off to sleep, in the middle oi the giant field, the show really began to pick up a beat. Songs such as "Coming to America" and "American Child" played as the larg­ est fireworks display ever in America was shot off behind the stage. The fireworks were also accompanied by a laser show. When the first fireworks were shot ofi all of the crowd was brought to their feet, but slowly as the half hour show progressed, everyone was seated again and became intrigued in the dazzling display of light. All persons attending were left speechless, and as it ended the only thought was that now, all of the days of intense heat and long walks were worth it. Many Scouts have seen this marvel before at the 2001jamboree, and many others will see another at the 2010 jamboree. Older Scoutmasters have been to jamborees in years past returning each time for the same reason, to see the fire­ works again. Whether this is their first display like this and for some maybe their last, it is by far a memory that will always stay with every person in that arena. With only two days left here at A.P. Hill, things are beginning to slow down. There are some Scouts who are running around trying to get the last few merit badges, but over all, most are beg­ ging to try and savor our last few days here. For all of us Scouts here at the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, the phrase that is so com­ monly used here is coming into perspective, "This is the beginning of the rest of our lives." Professional New York actress and novelist Leslie Carroll will be at Skyland Books Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to sign copies of her latest book, "Play Dates." Leslie began her writing career with romantic comedies ("Miss Match" and "Reality Check") and then switched to what she calls "metro chic" urban comedies. "Play Dates" is Leslie Carroll a comedic, sometimes Photo courtesy of Dancin' Debbies poignant saga of single "Ivanhoe," "The Prisoner motherhood in the city, of Zenda" and "The Scarlet where recent divorcee Pimpernel." Leslie is a member of Claire Marsh's daughter Dramatists Guild Zoe has a better social life the and Romance Writers of than she does. This year, Dancin' Debbies Dancin* Debbies will hold The book was a "hot America, and is a thirdperformed at various registration for its 2005-2006 member of pick" in US magazine and generation dance classes on Monday, nursing homes, Spring Fest, received a highly favorable The Players, the country's the Christmas in July, Old August 15 at the Dancin review in Entertainment oldest and most prestigious Debbies Studio in the Little's Courthouse Celebration and theatrical and literary Weekly. Health and Fitness Building the Colgate Country Music The native New Yorker social club. Students in on Radio Hill. New students Showdown. She is a graduate of the can sign up from 10 a.m. to competitive dance classes has appeared on stage, Fieldston School and earned won numerous regional and in short films, daytime 6:30 p.m. Returning students her bachelor of arts degree can register from 6:30 - 8 p.m. national awards at dance dramas and commercials. at Cornell University in If you have any questions competitions and pageants. She is the author of three or are unable to attend All dancers were featured stage adaptations of the New York. For more information registration, please call in a star-studded Disney- nineteenth/early twentieth themed recital at the Ashe century English novels: call Skyland Books at 846Debbie Little at 846-7474. 2660. Dancin' Debbies provides Civic Center where they Dancin' Debbies upcoming registration for 2005-2006 high quality dance lessons for ages 3-adult in tap, jazz, hip-hop, pom-pon, lyrical, pointe, ballet, basic tumbling, clogging and Irish. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes are available. A $15 registration fee and the first month's payment are due at the time of registration. Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 6. were greeted by the Disney princesses. Dancin' Debbies has offered high quality dance classes in Ashe County for more than 25 years. We teach the latest styles and techniques of dance and focus on building each student's self-confidence. For more information, call Debbie Little at 846-7474. uJJ'pprf Shape Note Singers ..Jii'frr* Reaver creek Class of "57 Annual Reunion Picnic will be held at West Jefferson Town Park picnic shelter Sunday, September 4,2005, 5 p.m. with dinner to begin at 6 p.m. The meal will be catered with cost being $8 per person. f." ~ """ t ^ 'We would like to thank eveiyone for the prayers, love and support durimj 'Beam's illness. To all the churches that kept him on their prayer list, to 'West Jefferson Methodist Church, 'Rev. Xirk McNeil and 'Rev. fT.'B. 'Weaver. To 'Todd, Josh, Jeff and J.'D. for all their help. Lost Provinces Shape Note will conduct a mini singing Singers will host a singing school themorning of the event and dinner on the grounds of and singing will continue in the Ashe County Arts Center the afternoon. There will be in West Jefferson on Sunday, loaner books for participants August 21 from 9:30 a.m. - to use and books and CDs for sale. Dinner will be free with 3:30 p.m. Sharon Kellam, instructor, donations welcome. m f Carolyn, Travis 'Tracy, Jennifer Conner 6* Callie Colvard Southern States Subaru "" ! 'I":"' Outback SUBARU Tribeca •RIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE, 7 * ^ ^ •' e l • p e 0 & te Ui Impreza Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665 www.southernstatessubaru.com • southernstatessubaru@yahoo.com Baja �PAGE 10B FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Register for Fall August 15 & 16 at ¥¥ COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAKE A GRAPHIC STATEMENT WCC'S NEW Graphic Design and Advertising Program will premier this fall! Students will receive instruction on techniques used in the print industry, digital imaging with computers, designing for the web, photography using film and digital means and a host of other subjects intended as preparation for a career in the graphic design industry. Graphic Design is a highly rewarding career but also a highly competitive field. WCC's program will focus on realworld situations that students will encounter such as how to deal with a client's demands and researching a project and its target audience. Students will work on projects that will help develop a better understanding of how the adver­ tising industry functions and how to best fit it to their abili­ ties and talents. Students will learn in the classroom on the same software packages used by the pros. Adobe's Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, lnDeslgn, and Macromedia's Dreamweaver arid Flash, just to name a few. The Graphic Design and Advertising Program will prepare students to enter an increasingly competitive field with the skills and confidence they need! Stir up Something Sweet WCC's sweetest new program this fall is Baking and Pastry Arts! These classes will prepare students for employment in the baking and pastry industry including restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries and pastry shops. Students will become skilled at creating specialty and artisan breads, desserts, pastries, candies, decorative work, high-volume production and food marketing. m - m Broadcast This Broadcasting and Production Technology places an emphasis on speech, script writing, production planning, editing and post production. Students in this program will also study the sales, marketing and management aspects of the industry and will receive vital hands-on training. This program will prepare students for careers in radio, television, audio, video and related areas. GET ENGINEERED EO WORK Computer Engineering Technology Provides students with skills required to install, service and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer controlled equipment. Receive training in both hardware and software, operating systems and concepts to provide a unified view of computer systems. Electronics Engineering Technology prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems. Industrial Systems Technology prepares or will upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equip­ ment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. If this sounds like a sweet career for you, come join us at WCC! Learn the System Three programs with a variety of available career opportunities are offered through the BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION. O Information Systems should qualify students for a 1 wide variety of computer related entry level positions with opportunities for advancement. © Information Systems - Concentration in Network Administration and Support Qualifies graduates for positions such as: LAN/PC administrator, microcomputer support specialist, network control operator, communications technician /analyst, network/computer consultant, and information systems specialist. © Office Systems Technology prepares students for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace. www.wilkescc.edu Equal Opportunity Educational Institution Professional Truck Driving As long as consumers need the products found on store shelves, professional truck drivers will be called upon to deliver. To help meet the demands of the industry and provide quality training close to home, WCC and SAGE have partnered together to create a professional truck driving program that meets the needs of both students and employers. The American * , ' Trucking Association reports that / jL 1 the trucking industry will need to . I'fll 1 | ft hire 403,000 truck drivers each || " year The right training can tsm "• make all the difference for f***" | I job-seekers. WCC and Sage d/ , ' jfl prepare graduates to enter n .2 J'HP** a competitive job market IM with advanced skills, confidence and marketability. Wilkes 336-838-6135 kl I ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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It took line crews with Blue Ridge Electric Member­ ship Corp. until mid-Friday to solve the mystery of what made the lights go out at 1:12 p.m. What they did know is that at that moment, 53,000 members in Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties—ba­ sically everyone in the three counties—lost power. The problem was immedi­ ately traced to the key trans­ mission line that runs up the mountain to Horse Gap, near Glendale Springs, and pro­ vides power to the northern part of the cooperative's ser­ vice area. Fortunately, there are two lines running up the moun­ tain, set up that way to pro­ vide redundancy in the event of an outage like Thursday's. "The second line was down for maintenance," explained Gray Scheer of Blue Ridge Electric. "We are replacing poles on it, so it was not en­ ergized." When no immediate cause of the blackout was evi­ dent, Blue Ridge switched to the second line. "It took about 32 minutes for it to be ener­ gized," he said. Thursday was hardly your average day for a major power outage. The skies were clear, See Blackout, page 5 Benefit auction a hit by Linda Burchette unique original artwork do­ Assistant Editor nated by local artisans and a Generous buyers and do­ buffet of light hors d'euvres. nors helped raise almost Elizabeth was accompa­ $2,000 Sunday afternoon nied by her husband, Shields, during a silent art auction who prepared much of the for Elizabeth Clarke of West buffet, her mother, Judy PelJefferson. Held at River Rock letier, and friends both local Gallery in downtown West and out of town for the event. Jefferson, the event included She thanked everyone for a variety beautiful and is. .. See Auction, page 5 Photo by Linda Burchette Bidders and organizers check the bids during a silent auction Sunday afternoon at River Rock Gallery. The event helped raise money for Elizabeth Clarke to afford a special surgery to help her walk again. Quilt Fair planned Photo by Shane Hopkins The Purple Shoe Memorial was brought up from Loqisburg, NC to commemorate the deaths from domestic violence during 2004 (including men's, women's and children's shoes). This table also included a memorial to Monica Martin, Ashe County DV homicide victim in 2003. Domestic violence focus of forum A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.), in conjunction with CHATS, hosted a Com­ munity Forum on Domestic Violence Aug. 8 at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Dr. Keith Franklin of Jef­ ferson Methodist offered a stirring invocation to start off the forum, and a meal was provided by Soup for You and Summit Cafe. Jim Greene, chairman of CHATS, offered a welcome to the over 50 participants in attendance. Rev. Rob Brooks then spoke about the impor­ tance of healthy meals with the group and explained how Soup for You is serving weekly meals to anyone who wants a healthy meal each Saturday at Family Central. The facilitator for the fo­ rum was then introduced by Jim Greene. Stacy Grubb, case manager of A.S.H.E., has worked with the pro­ gram for over six years, and introduced each forum pan­ elist throughout the eve­ ning. Grubb first introduced Kristy Elliott, an Ashe County survivor of domestic violence, who shared how she was blessed to be alive after her abuser almost killed her. She spoke about how A.S.H.E. helped her and how she was alive because of it. Kristy now hopes to be­ come a counselor so she can give back to other hurting women and children. Nell Fensterle spoke on behalf of Ashe Memorial Hospital. She talked about her experience working in the emergency room with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Many forum participants seemed shocked to hear her statis­ tics, which related that the Ashe County domestic vio­ lence murder rate was one of the highest in North Caroli­ na during 2003 and 2004. West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams spoke about his perspective from law enforcement and how domestic violence can be dif­ ficult to discern. He stated that it was one of the most dangerous calls for law en­ forcement, and very difficult to know what to expect. He also shared how challeng­ ing it was to assist victims a few years ago when A Safe Home for Everyone did not exist in Ashe County. He said that the opening of the Safe House, Monica's Ha­ ven, had made the job of the police officer much easier in regards to ensuring the vic­ tim's safety. The Honorable Judge Edgar Gregory, Chief Dis­ trict Court Judge, discussed changes in domestic violence laws over the last 25 years and praised the creation of the Ex Parte Domestic Violence Protective Order. He specifically spoke about changes this past year, which makes strangulation See Forum, page 5 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Cozy, colorful, intricate and extraordinarily beautiful... all good words to describe the handmade quilts featured in the annual Quilt Fair by the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. This year's third annual fair has several new aspects, including location, fashion show, and more quilts for sale. Planned for Friday, Sept. 16,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sat­ urday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will be held in the gymnasium of the former West Jefferson Elementary School. This location offers more space for the growing Services for Aging. This years raffle quilt represents one ot the county's largest indus­ tries, Christmas trees. Each participant was given green material and challenged to design an individual C hns^* mas tree or pine tree block, ah of which were then assembled into the queen-sized quilt. The Christmas Tree Chal­ lenge Quilt will be on display at'the Quilt Fair as well as The Quilt Gathering in West Jefferson and The Quilt Shop at New Market Center in Boone. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and available at all locations. Drawing will be held Nov. 10 during a Guild meeting. At the Quilt Fair, visi- Photo by Linda Burchette "The Christmas Tree Challenge Quilt" is being raffled by the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild to raise money for the Guild and Ashe Services for Aging. See it during the Quilt Fair Sept. 16 and 17 in West Jefferson. Gillian Bourn, from left, quilted the pieces together, Marion Houck won Viewer's Choice for her square, and Brenda Coe is president of the Guild. event than the Ashe County tors will enjoy viewing not Senior Center. The West Jef­ only the raffle quilt but also ferson facility will allow all a wide variety of quilts from the quilts to be displayed in­ the Guild members. Some are doors, so exhibitors won't have for display only and others to worry about the weather. will be for sale. There will also This event allows the public be vendors offering quilting the opportunity to view local tools, fabric, books, notions, quilting art and related crafts thimbles, sewing machines, and purchase quilted items. It and quilted items. is sponsored and organized by Quilters will have the op­ members of the Ashe County portunity to participate in Piecemakers Quilt Guild. one-hour demonstration They meet monthly at the classes on perfect binding, senior center to share ideas zippered purse, locker hook and quilting work, and also rag rug, notebook cover, pa­ to make donation quilts. The per piecing, and fun scrappy Guild is open to quilters of all quilt. Classes are $5 each. skill levels who are interested Call Mary Catherine Finch at in promoting Ashe County 877-4297 to sign up. quilts and quilters. Quilts can be brought in Guild members also par­ and photographed with in­ ticipate in creating an annual formation recorded about raffle quilt with proceeds to the quilt to help preserve the benefit the Guild and Ashe See Quilts, page 5 Rubber duckies ready to race at Riverview by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The rubber duckies are ready to race in the annual Riverview Lions Festival By the New River coming Sat­ urday, Aug. 20 to Riverview Community Center. The festival will feature music, food, crafts, children's activities, the annual Rubber Ducky Race and Riverview Homecoming, all beginning around 11 a.m. at the com­ munity center on NC 88 West in Creston. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and listen to bluegrass and gospel music all day on the stage from the Mt. Rogers Ramblers, Soggy Bottom Boys, Sweet Hollar, Carolina Creek, New Begin­ nings, Harmon Family and Roten & Arnold. Local crafters will offer a variety of arts and crafts (think early Christmas shop­ ping), and there will be a pig Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpo8t.com clas8ified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Photo Courtesy of Riverview Lions Club Children enjoy a refreshing wade in the New River to catch the duckies as they cross the fin­ ish line in the annual New River Rubber Ducky Race.This year's race is planned for Saturday, Aug. 20 during the Riverview Lions Festival at Riverview Community Center. AMH to host jewelry fair "Jewelry is Fun" by Reader's Digest Jewelry Fair with gold, silver, gemstones and more will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby of Ashe Memorial Hospital. Proceeds from this fair benefit the AMH Auxil­ iary. Shoppers can save 30 to 70 percent and pay with cash, check or credit card. AMH employees are allowed payroll deductions. Shop early for Christmas presents and help the auxiliary raise money for hospital projects. pickin' with all the fixings along with ice cream, funnel cakes, and drinks. There is a fee for the food. Children's activities will take place all day with free admission to a 28-foot inflated slide, air walk, train rides, Ju­ rassic Adventure rock climb­ ing wall, face painting, games and free balloons. Cool your feet in the New River with the start of the annual Rubber Ducky Race at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. Let the kids bring their old shoes and wade in the water to catch the ducks after the finish line. Prizes are $1,000 for first place and five $100 winners.. Riverview School will have the 7th annual School Homecoming at 6 p.m. in the community center theater room. Invited are all former Riverview School students, teachers and staff along with families and friends. Former Benefit for cancer victim River House will host a musical afternoon and evening, dinner and a silent auction to benefit Amy Hart on Sunday, Aug. 21. Through the end of last season, Amy had been the manager of River House for 12 years. She was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer early in 2005. She has undergone a long series of treat­ ments and major surgery is scheduled for the end of this month. Because the financial strain on Amy and her family has become increasingly challeng­ Wildcats enjoy meeting each other and their families, and reminiscing on old times. The homecoming is sponsored by the Riverview Community Center. The festival is sponsored by the Riverview Lions Club in partnership with the Ashe County Arts Council and a grant from the North Caro­ lina Arts Council. The Lions Club would like to thank all the sponsors that make this day possible. Profits from the day help Lions to buy hear­ ing aids and eye glasses, provide funding for the local food bank, Mobile Meals of Western Ashe, blind campers at Camp Dogwood, and other local charities. The Lions also give a scholarship for the win­ ning D.A.R.E. essay at Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview Community Center is located on NC 88 West in Creston, approxiSee Duckies, page 5 ing, her friends at River House and from through­ out the region are banding together to help. The event will begin at 4 p.m. featuring many area musicians. A buffet dinner will be served. Tickets are $25 per person, including tax and gratuities, with beverages additional. In honor of Amy's 50th birthday, cake will be served at 8 p.m., followed by the silent auction results. Call River House at (336) 982-2109 for reserva­ tions. Those who would like to make a contribu­ tion of goods or services for the silent auction may contact River House. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Gerry George Miller Creston September 29, 1954 August 11, 2005 Gerry George Miller, age 50 of Creston, NC, died Thurs­ day, August 11, 2005 at his home. Mr. Miller was born September 29, 1954 in Ashe County to the late Robert and Lorraine Roten Miller. In addition to his parents, his wife, Lena Kay Miller, pre­ ceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2005 at the North Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Darrell Tate officiated. Burial followed in the Roten Cem­ etery. The family received friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mr. Miller is survived by one daughter, Melissa Cleary and husband, Barry, of Hayes, NC; one son, Jamie Miller of Creston, NC; two sisters, Roberta Pennington of North Wilkesboro, NC and Loveta Schweers of Salisbury, MD; three brothers, Robert Miller of Warrensville, NC, Ricky Miller of Creston, NC and Walter Grant Miller of Troutman, NC; his grandmother, Edna Roten of Creston, NC; three grandchildren and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Roby Howard Swift Lansing June 29, 1922 July 29, 2005 Mr. Roby Howard Swift, age 83, of Lansing, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Smethport Baptist Church by Rev. James Sechrest, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Carl Swift. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military rites. The family received friends from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Smethport Baptist Church. Mr. Swift was born in Butler, TN on June 29, 1922, the son of the late Joseph Dewey and the late Auriola Nicole Harmon Swift. He served in the United States Navy in WWII from May 26, 1944 to April 27, 1946. He was a member of the Smethport Baptist Church and over the past 40 plus years he had served as a deacon and as the choir director. He was a licensed electrician and was selfemployed. He is survived by his wife, Notra Richardson Swift, of the home; two sons, Rev. Carl Swift of Mountain City, TN and David Swift, of Charleston, SC; three step-sons, Tom Miller, of Jefferson, Allen Miller and Michael Miller, both of Lansing; three step­ daughters, Rita Farmer, of Virginia, Sandy Beach, of Jefferson and Sally Gentry, of Kernersville; six brothers, Bill Swift and Henry Swift, both of Indiana, Ed Swift, Jim Swift and Charlie Swift, all of Georgia and Norman Swift, of Boone; a sister, Mary Norris, of Boone; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survivet. You may send your condolences to the family through our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. (corrected obituary) Cynthia L. "Cindy" Bare Pensacola, Florida Died July 30, 2005 Cynthia "Cindy" Bare, age 45 of Pensacola, Fla., passed away at her home on Saturday, July 30, 2005, after a long battle with cancer. Cindy was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and was employed by American Fidelity for over twenty years. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Henry "Hank" Hansen. Survivors include her mother, Joyce A. Hansen; father and step-mother, Bernard D. and Lois Bare of Jefferson; sister, Lisa R. and husband, Steve, Wagner; brother, Gary S. and wife, Julie, Bare; nephews, Jacob and Shane Wagner; nieces, Taressa and Jena Bare. Several aunts and uncles and many friends also survive her. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Dr. J. Larry Mayo, Rev. W. E. Mosley and Rev. Carl Sanders officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday evening,August 2, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Daniel Isaiah Testerman Lansing Master Daniel Isaiah Testerman, the son of Daniel Dwayne and Melissa Buchanan Testerman, of Lansing, died at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. A graveside service was held Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Miller Family Cemetery in Whitetop, VA. Master Testerman is survived by his parents, Daniel Dwayne and Melissa Buchanan Testerman, of Lansing; Maternal grandmother, Mary Buchanan of Whitetop, VA; Paternal grandfather, Danny Testerman; Paternal grandmother, Linda Davis; six aunts also survive. Flowers were appreciated. You may give the family your condolences at our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. David Wayne Harris Jefferson September 2^, 1960 August 10, 2005 David Wayne Harris, bet­ ter known as "Buzz", age 44, of Jefferson, died Wednesday evening at his home. Mr. Harris was born in Ashe County, September 29, 1960, to Kyle Ray Harris and Dorothy Clyde Sheets Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Dean Harris. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 14, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. Elliott Osowitt officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memo­ rial Gardens. The family received friends Saturday, August 13, 2005, from 6:00 to Jones Allen Neaves Jefferson May 8, 1920 August 6, 2005 Mr. Jones Allen Neaves, 85, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Blackburn. Burial followed in the Moore Family Cemetery with military rites. The family received friends from 7:00 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. He was born May 8, 1920, son of the late James Oscar Neaves and the late Eva Johnson Neaves. Mr. Neaves served in the Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Florence Neaves and a son, Michael Roy Neaves. Mr. Neaves is survived by his wife, Phillis Farmer Neaves of the home; three daughters, Becky Allen of Lansing, NC, Brenda Sue Hartsoe of Hickory, NC, Barbara Farmer of West Jefferson, NC; four sons, Kenneth Neaves of Lansing, NC, Gerald Neaves of Lansing, NC, Richard Allen Neaves of Lansing, NC, Wayne Neaves of Hickory, NC; four sisters, Helen Richardson of Crumpler, NC, Kathleen Blevins of Lansing, NC, Iona Campbell of Port Deposit, MD, Virginia Madeline Barker of Jefferson, NC; five step sons, Carl Osborne of Crumpler, NC, Darrell Osborne of Creston, NC, Richard Osborne of Creston, NC, Harold Osborne of Creston, NC, Randy Osborne of Creston, NC; two step daughters, Ruby Pennington of Lansing, NC and Margaret Osborne of Creston, NC. Fifteen grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, five step great- grandchildren, several great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorials may be made to Moore Family Cemetery, do Jim and Becky Allen, 272 Moore Road, Lansing, NC 28643 or to Allen and Ruth Neaves, 240 Moore Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Neaves' arrangements. (corrected obituary) - 8:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mr. Harris is survived by two sisters, Margaret Har­ ris Farmer and Joyce Ann Harris, both of Jefferson; one nephew, Andy Farmer and wife, Christy of Lau­ rel Springs; one niece, Angie Billings and husband, Adam, of West Jefferson; one great nephew and niece, Justin and Marissa Billings of West Jefferson; and step great nieces, Anna, Ashlyn, & Cristin Parsons of Troutdale, VA. ' Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.ashelawn.com. Flowers were appreciated or memorials contributions may be sent to the family, do Joyce Harris, P. O. Box 153, Jefferson, NC 28640. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel was in charge of arrange­ ments. er t Special •m eone afwSky BirthdayWT ;e it special for them bwpfacing birthday ad in the JefferToji Post Lester John Parker Sr. West Jefferson July 13, 1915 August 12, 2005 Mr. Lester John Parker, Sr. age 90 of West Jefferson, died Friday, August 12, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, August 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reeves Jones officiating. Interment followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Parker was born in Ashe County on July 13,1915 to the late Millard Fillmore Parker and the late Ada Farmer Parker. He worked as a lumber grader for the timber industry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Lewis Parker, on September 23, 1997. Mr. Parker is survived by two sons, Lester Parker, Jr. and James Parker both of Jefferson; one daughter, Jewel and husband, Thomas J. Winebarger, of Woodbridge, VA; four brothers, Russell Parker of Lenoir, NC, Joe Parker and Hugh Parker both of Tennessee, Edgar Tivis Parker of Creston; three sisters, Ella Mae Lewis and Nina Faye Huss both of West Jefferson, Danford Barrett of Florida; three grandchildren, Patrica Roberts ofTaylorsville, Jeffrey Winebarger of Woodbridge, VA, Johnathan Parker of Jefferson, one greatgrandson, Benjamin Roberts, several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Ashe County Cancer Fund: d o Rena Adams, 372 Oscar Day Road, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send condolences to the family at our website www. boonefu neralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Parker's arrangements. Contact us at 336-846-7164 . or by fax at 336-846-7165 to submit out-of-town obituaries in Tuesday's edition of the Post. Oliver Berl Chambers Radford, Va. Died August 12, 2005 Oliver Berl (Jeep) Cham­ bers, of Radford, Virginia, died August 12, 2005. He was a retired feder­ al employee, having been a quality control inspector and supervisor at Radford Army Ammunition Plant from the mid 1940's until his retire­ ment in the early 1970's. Jeep served his country during World War II as an amphibi­ ous truck (duck) driver, par­ ticipating in the South Pacific campaigns and beach land­ ings at Pelilu, Giadalcanal and Okinawa. He was pre­ ceded in death by his wife, Betty Linkous Chambers and his son, Michael Sidney Chambers and wife, Susie, as well as Oliver's parents and sisters, Audrey Bain, Nancy Charlton, Hester Akers, Gladys Ennis, Polly Jones and Dottie Chambers; and three brothers, Otis, E.B. and Donald. He is survived by his three Reminder of Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice Charles Fleenor Please come and enjoy a day of perusing tables, enjoy­ ing food and fellowship and sharing stories of the remark­ able man that was Charles Fleenor. The Charles Fleenor Memo­ rial Flea Market for Hospice is a joint effort between Hos­ pice of Ashe and Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church, in memory of Charles Flee­ nor, a long-standing member of both organizations. The event begins with a special Early Bird Preview on Friday, August 19 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Admis­ sion is $5. The flea market will follow at noon until 8 p.m. and continuing on Sat­ urday, August 20 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with no admission charged. Donations of goods for the market are being taken P ushei 'TSesl^ns, Dnc. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY • AUGUST 18.19,20 'HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:00 SATURDAY 10 - I STOP BY OUR OUTDOOR "FUN FLOWER WAGON" STOCKED FULL OF SEASONAL ITEMS SUMMER PERMANENT STEMS, BRUSHES. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. WREATHS, ROSE BUSHES POTS OF GRASS, ASPARAGUS VASES. PERMANENT FRUITS & VEGGIES, CABBAGE LEAVES GARDEN SIGNS, SUMMER VEGETABLE FAIRIES FUN AND FESTIVE SERVING PIECES FOR ENTERTAINING, SUMMER COCKTAIL NAPKINS WHIMSICAL HANDPAIN I ED STEMWARE AND MATCHING PITCHERS CANDLES 750 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson (approximately 1 mile from McDonald's) 846 -1687 oldie 'Eller ShepherdLag In Memor}> 10/30/1919 - 8/17/2003 (There is a center I'o each home rErom which all Love must start. 203 S Second Ave.\# West Jefferson, NC " orcall Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." at the John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs, Monday - Thursday, August 15-18. The hours are Monday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tues­ day and Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Baked goods, household goods, large items such as furniture and cash donations as memori­ als to individuals who were patients under Hospice care are being accepted. Make checks out to Hospice of Ashe and bring to our specially designated table staffed dur­ ing the Market. We will have volunteers at this table able to answer any questions you may have about Hospice care and how to make arrange­ ments for Hospice care. For more information contact Ernest and Francis O'Banion at 336-877-5685. 40% on Summer Sale at Come by our office located at pj* sisters, Jane Barden, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Peggy Miller of Georgetown, Va., and Joan Hill of Jefferson, N.C.; his nephew and caregiver and wife, Jeff and Susan Bain of Pulaski, Va., and Betty's nephew and wife, Billy and Donna Wirt and daughter, Kierra. Several other niec­ es and nephew and special friends survive the remark­ able life of Jeep. Visitation was held from 6 - 7 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2005 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home on Grove Ave­ nue in Radford, Va. A memo­ rial service conducted by Pas­ tor Terry Sternberg followed at 7 p.m. following the visita­ tion and included a Masonic service. Interment with mil­ itary honors will be at 10 a.m. the following morning at West View Cemetery in Radford, Va. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to give a memorial to the charity of your choice or to the Pulaski Community Partners Coalition, P.O. Box 1505, Pulaski, Va. 24301. IVe love you, Your children and grandchildren �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS The amazing, creative world of the con artist (Second in a multi-part series) by Jim Thompson Editor The signs are clear in the Internet cafes in Nigeria. "No 419 scams.""No spam." "No phishing." Clear, but ig­ nored. In Nigeria, at least until recently, what are called "419 scams" were estimated to be the fifth largest industry in the national economy. The government pledged to sup­ press them, but only while outsiders were around. In fact, they largely looked the other way. In a country where oil wealth has done little to improve the lot of the aver­ age person, "419 scams"—so named from the section of the penal code that forbids them—may seem like the only opportunity. A recent change in government has brought more pledges of sup­ pression. If you get e-mail you have probably seen a "419 scam"— probably hundreds of times. The best are slickly written. But while English is the of­ ficial language of Nigeria, many of the scammers are speakers of native languages, and at best have a rudimen­ tary grasp of English. Take these examples, received here Friday: "Though I know that a transaction of this magni­ tude will make any one ap­ prehensive and worried,but I am assuring you that ev­ erything documents that will bring about the success of this transation would be provided,and all will be well at the end of the day." This, allegedly written by a "senior banker" from the United Kingdom, who wants to transfer "a huge sum of money from a deceased ac­ count..." It is hard to imagine either sentence written by a senior banker anywhere, let alone the U.K. Meanwhile, a stockbro­ ker on the London exchange has written us, asking us to pretend to be a charity home so as to make off with £30 million. All this "gentleman" needs is our banking infor­ mation "so as to enable the management wire this funds to your account overseas." A London stockbroker wrote that? And yet the cons work, sometimes even crude ones like these. The first Nige­ ria letters, as they are often called, centered in Africa. The stories were often creative. The person was the widow or brother or child of an over­ thrown ruler (a real one), try­ ing to escape the new regime with some stray millions sto­ len from the public treasury. Other letters claimed to be from public officials who had padded contracts and then taken their share of the mon­ ey in kickbacks. But times change, and so do the cons. The scene has shifted, in many cases, from Africa to England. Other scammers keep up with the current headlines. We have received "419 scams" claim­ ing to come from U.S. sol­ diers, wanting to make off with money looted in Iraq. The most creative one, how­ ever, was from a person claiming to be an Islamic ter­ rorist, who was dropping us a note just before going off on a suicide attack. Some third party was going to handle the details, as we divided up the cash with their family. Seen in the calm light of day, and with some critical thinking, it is easy to realize these are scams. It is easy to say, "I'd never fall for that." Yet sensible, intelligent do on a regular basis, losing thou­ sands of dollars in the pro­ cess. Phishing Remember the movie "The Beverly Hillbillies"? At the end, the con artists who are trying to steal Jed Clampett's millions have obtained his banking information, and are about to transfer the fortune to their secret bank account when a quick shotgun blast into their laptop ends the scheme. That is a scene—up until the trigger is pulled—to give goosebumps to a phisher. Unlike the Nigerian letter writer, the phisher is not ask­ ing for help in stealing money and is not counting on greed to motivate his victims. Rath­ er, he is hoping busy people will respond automatically. If necessary, a little fear can be the motivating factor. Phishing works like this. Out of the blue, you receive an e-mail telling you your bank (or credit card com­ pany or several other vari­ ants) needs to verify certain information. You are asked to go to a website (which often looks very convincing) and enter your information. Usu­ ally, there is a warning that if you do not verify, your ac­ count will be frozen. Phishing attempts range from the incredibly slick to the staggeringly crude. At the top are expensively built op- How con artists arc robbing our people erations that involve almost perfect duplicates of legiti­ mate websites. At the other end was the phisher who sent us an e-mail warning we had been caught "either storing or watching child pornography" on our computer, and that we should send our banking information so fines could be deducted. The early victims only real­ ized they had been scammed when money disappeared from their account. An angry call to the bank followed— and, of course, the bankers had no idea what they were talking about. Once the phishing concept became known, banks—and other companies, including the popular online auction house eBay—began working mightly to educate their cus­ tomers about the scam. Both consumers and companies end up being hurt by phishers, the one group losing mon­ ey, the other losing the confi­ dence of their customers. Take it as a rule: banks and other companies NEVER request your information by e-mail. If they ever thought of doing it, the phishing scams killed any idea of it. No mat­ ter what a phisher threatens, hit the "delete" button imme­ diately. And if you think you would never fall for this, be careful. The low estimate (based on a survey by TowerGroup, a con­ sulting firm) was that phish­ ing cost American consumers $137 million last year. High estimates are in the $500 million range. 1,001 cons The cons we have talked about so far in this series have received a lot of atten­ tion in the media in recent months. But they are just a few of the ways con artists separate people from their money. Many of the ploys are centuries old, many seem ri­ diculous when you stop and think about them—and all of them find victims. Consider the bag switch. This is how the con plays out: You are walking along a street, and suddenly a person—usu­ ally a woman—comes up to you, obviously excited. She has just found a paper bag full of money, several thou­ sand dollars of it, which she shows you. She's not sure what to do: should she keep it, or turn it into the police? As the two of you talk, a third person wanders up and joins the conversation. He (or it could be she) explains he has a lawyer friend who could ad­ vise the woman. Somewhere in all this, the lucky finder decides she wants to share her wealth with you two, her new-found friends. The three of you agree to split it, and she (with her other new-found friend) head off to see the lawyer—or these days, call the lawyer on the cell phone. The "lawyer" advises all three of you put up earnest money to seal this agree­ ment—and suggests not both­ ering to tell the police. The lucky lady has the money she had found; you go to a bank and her other friend gets his earnest money and puts it with hers in a bag, then it's off to your bank for your earnest money, and into the bag it goes. Suspicious? How could you be? These seem like nice people—and you are go­ ing to get to keep the bag! Yes, they trust you to keep the bag until (overnight, next week) when you all three will meet downtown and give back the earnest money and divide the found cash. The bag is sealed, and handed to you, and the others go their separate ways. It's your lucky day! The appointed meeting time arrives, and so do you— except you are all alone. Time passes, and eventually you open the bag—and discover bundles of carefully cut pa­ per, wrapped like money. What happened was this: the finder and her other "friend" were actually part* ners, skilled actors who had mastered the art of misdirec­ tion and suggestion. Playing on the normal human attri­ butes of greed, vanity and ego, they led the victim through a beautiful piece of street dra­ ma. At the critical moment, with all the money in the bag, something distracted the vic­ tim—maybe the "lucky lady" gave him a big hug. Her part­ ner switched identical bags, and left with the cash. Crazy? Sure—but it has separated people from their money in major cities for decades, and works today in various forms. The ugliest variant, once common in southern Califor­ nia, was dubbed the Gypsy Bag Switch. Instead of rely­ ing on greed to get the per­ son to agree to do something wrong—keep a large sum of found money without report­ ing it—the con artists preyed on the loneliness of old peo­ ple. Phony fortunetellers and mystics would give atten­ tion to their elderly victims, something they were lacking in their regular lives. They would listen to their prob­ lems—often nothing more than loneliness and the nor­ mal aches and pains of age. Once the viotim was suffi­ ciently hooked, the con art­ ist would claim the would-be victim's money was "cursed." The victim would empty their bank account and bring the money to the mystic, who would then seal it carefully in a bag, do some mumbo-jumbo and hand it back to the vic­ tim, who was instructed to wait a week before opening it—and then the curse would be lifted. The "mystic" and money were gone by the time the bag was opened to reveal cut up paper—and the loss of a lifetime of savings. You would never fall for it? Wait to say that after this con leaves the printed page and is presented with a master's touch. There are 1,001 cons out there, and all rely on one thing: getting the victim to stop thinking, even if only for a few minutes. A little critical thinking will defeat the most skilled con artist. For cons like the bag switch, the first question to ask yourself is, "Why me?" That raises the question why someone who just found a bag of money would want to share it with a stranger. Our ego and vanity make us want to think of ourselves as lucky and charming. Of course, that's why she wants to give us a share of the money? Sucker... The same applies to the Nigerian scams and lottery scams. "If it's too good to be true, it isn't true," law enforce­ ment officials warn over and over again. And W.C. Fields' comment, "You can't cheat an honest man" should echo in the ears of anyone who has fallen for a Nigerian letter scam. Imagine having to ex­ plain to a detective, "Well, I thought we were going to di­ vide this stolen money..." In our next installment in this series, we will look at two of the most persistent con games ever devised: the pyr­ amid scheme and the chain letter. (Continued next week) Are you missing the benefits and fun of Heritage 50 Checking?"' • • • • Competitive Tiered Interest Rates'. Free Checks'. Free Standard Safe Deposit Box'.** N o Minimum Balance Requirement! Plus much more, including The Heritage Club! Day Trips • Social Events Educational Seminars Travel to Exciting Destinations Regional economy improved in June by Jane Nicholson ASU News Bureau Special to the Post BOONE—June was a good month for the region's economy, according to statistics tracked in the Western North Carolina Economic Index. Economic activity made a substantial jump, climbing 0.6 percent to 117.6 for the month. The index, compiled by pro­ fessors at Appalachian State University, tracks the level of economic activity in 25 west­ ern North Carolina counties. It indicates the WNC economy increased 4.0 percent in the second quarter of 2005. Ad­ vanced estimates find the U.S. economy grew at the slower pace of 3.4 percent during the same period. But while there was a big jump in economic activity, the labor market was not as strong. "As always, one cannot take too much from a single month's data. You must look at the big picture, and things still look good," said Todd Cherry, an author of the report. Cherry is the Harlan E. Boyles Profes­ sor in Appalachian's Walker College of Business. 'The labor market was not as strong in June," Cherry said. "The region had a slight gain in employment for the month, but that was better than the job losses felt at the state level." Job growth in the second quarter of 2005 was at an annual rate of 2 percent. WNC employment in­ creased 0.06 percent while state employment fell 0.3 per­ cent in June. The region has added more than 10,500 jobs since May 2004. The job growth was limited to less than half of the WNC counties (10 of 25). The north­ west area had job gains in June, after months of job losses. The foothill counties felt job losses for the month, Wilkes County being the one exception. "But June employment data is no immediate cause for con­ cern," Cherry said. "Recent re­ ports indicate the labor market should continue to improve." The seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment for the WNC region was 5.5 percent in June, up 0.2 percentage points from May. "The region has not had much movement in un­ employment rates since the declines experienced in 2003," Cherry said. "Since then, it has been hovering around 5.5 percent." The seasonally adjusted un­ employment rate for the state also increased 0.2 points in June to 5.1 percent. The na­ tional unemployment rate fell 0.1 points to 5.0 percent. The region's rural unem­ ployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points in June to 5.9 percent. In the metro ar­ eas, rates increased 0.3 points to 4.4 percent in Asheville, and increased 0.1 points to 6.4 per­ cent in Hickory-MorgantonLenoir. At the county level, season­ ally ac(justed unemployment rate was higher in 24 of the 25 List Your For Rent or Lease Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com WNC counties in June. Wilkes County was the exception, re­ cording a small increase of 0.2 percentage points. Watauga County had the lowest unemployment rate for the month at 3.16, while Ruth­ erford County had the highest rate at 8.86 percent. 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ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial President should listen to Sen. Allen Sen. George Allen, our conservative Republican neighbor to the north (R-Va., in other words) has some good advice for President Bush—and he would do well to heed it. At present, Cindy Sheehan, a woman whose son was killed in Iraq last year, is camped in a ditch by the side of the road lead­ ing to Bush's Broken Spoke Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Sheehan, who has, follow­ ing her son's death, become an activist against the war, wants to meet with the president personally to ask him, face to face, why her son died. She also wants to ask why he doesn't encour­ age his daughters to enlist. So here we have a politi­ cal disaster in the making. It is no secret that support for the Iraq War is collaps­ ing, with the latest approval rating for Bush's handling on the conflict standing at a whopping 34 percent—just where Lyndon Johnson's was when he decided to not run in 1968. In a summer when many Americans can­ not even afford the gasoline to vacation, here is Bush— in the middle of a war— spending five weeks play­ ing cowboy at his ranch. Rather than get it over with and meet with Cindy Sheehan, Bush is follow­ ing his normal pattern of ignoring those who dis­ agree with him and hop­ ing they go away. Some of the "Freepers"—the Neanderthal types who blog at freerepublic.com—have turned out to counterpro- test and the local authori­ ties have made themselves fairly obnoxious. Well, Sen. George Allen of Virginia has now offered Bush some advice. Speaking on CNN, Allen said, "I think the president ought to meet with this mother. What I would say to her is her son will always be remembered as a great hero and a patri­ ot, advanced freedom in Iraq and the Middle East, has made this country more secure." Exactly. Would it be awkward for Bush? Of course. But if he and Laura invited Cindy Sheehan up to the ranch house for dinner and actu­ ally talked to her—about how hard it is to be presi­ dent and to make decisions about war and peace, about how they cannot grasp her grief because they haven't experienced it—they might defuse this situation. Bill Clinton could have done it; so could Jim Hunt. But George Bush, unlike them, is simply not a people person. As AJlen points out, indirectly, this is an area in which he needs to grow. Living in a republic means you have to deal with those who disagree with you. "You are either for us or against us" is a saying for political fools or dictators. So, Mr. President, send out a car, roll out the red carpet and actually listen —and save yourself from a battle you cannot win, because all your political savvy and might are poor armor against the honest grief of one mother. CIA suit and Iraq There was a story in "The New York Times" last week that should disabuse you of any illusions you may still have about why we went to war in Iraq. (Hint: it wasn't weapons of mass destruc­ tion.) The "Times" reported that a former CIA officer has filed suit against the agency, say­ ing that prior to the war he gave it information that Iraq had long since abandoned its nuclear weapons program and was selling off hard­ ware. The agency ignored the in­ telligence, he said, and when he complained it demoted him, then fired him. The details of the suit are sketchy, largely because the CIA immediately classified it, along with the officer's name. The "Times" got the information through anony­ mous sources (thereby risk­ ing putting more of its staff in jail). Why did the CIA ignore the report? Only the ter­ minally naive can ask that question seriously. It has become obvious that this administration came into office aching to go to war with Iraq. It kept trying out rea­ sons—Saddam was a threat to the peace of the region, he was pals with bin Laden and complicit in the 9/11 attacks, he was a cruel tyrant to his people—until it hit upon one it could sell: weapons of mass destruction. That one flew. From then on, neither the CIA nor any other government agency was interested in information that suggested that Saddam didn't have those weapons. It's not much remembered now but throughout the '90s the consensus in the intel­ ligence community was that Iraq had given up on its nu- Wt MOURN THE .OS OF EVERY mENTROOl PAGE 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 NOW WE, I rIAVE TO GET BACK TO MY VACATION.,. J raw. Uw , Bu 1 Donald Kaul clear weapons program. In 2001, however, that as­ sessment changed. Suddenly we had intelligence reports that Iraq was seeking highstrength aluminum tubes from China. Analysts con­ cluded that they were to be used in a new uranium en­ richment program that would yield nuclear weapons. In case you've forgotten, George W. Bush became pres­ ident in 2001. What a coinci­ dence. Not. Of course analysts said Saddam was rebuilding his nuclear program. If they hadn't they'd have been out on their ears like the guy who filed the suit. How do you know this per­ son who filed the suit is tell­ ing the truth? you might ask. A fair question. Ask yourself this: Would you file a suit against the CIA, a powerful agency known for its vindictiveness, on false grounds? I don't think so. To mess with those boys you have to be monumentally ticked off at a monumental injustice. The former officer's law­ yer told the "Times" that he had asked the court to de­ classify his client's suit. The CIA responded by classifying his motion seeking declassi­ fication. So the lawyer sent a letter to the director of the FBI re­ questing an investigation of the matter. The CIA prompt­ ly classified the letter. If you can't put all of that together and come up with the reason we're in this mis­ erable war, you are probably a devotee of the Rush Limbaugh show and what are you doing here anyway? In any case, never fear, there are signs that the ad­ ministration is getting ready to pull the plug on the Iraq operation. The United States has put the arm on Iraqi leaders to stick to their original dead­ line for writing a constitu­ tion for their nation, despite the fact that there is no hope that the delegates can reach agreement on the most con­ tentious issues facing them— the role of Islam, Kurdish autonomy and the rights of women—in that time. The administration wants an elected Iraqi government in place by the end of the year so that it can begin pull­ ing our troops out in time for the American elections when we can reelect the clowns who got us into this mess in the first place. It will be the first step in abandoning the Iraqis to the chaos that awaits them, and all the blah-blah about establishing a democracy that can serve as a beacon for the Middle East can be consigned to the file labeled "Never Mind," where most Bush promises go. Donald Kaul recently retired as Washington col­ umnist for the "Des Moines Register." He has covered the foolishness in our nation's capital for 29 years, winning a number of modestly coveted awards along the way. The Scotch-Irish and the "Savage South" Jefferson Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. 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"The Savage South" is an image that UNC-Chapel Hill professor Fred Hobson thinks and writes about. Recently, he tried to explain to me why, over the years from colonial times until today, so many observers characterize our region as being more violent, more savage, than other parts of the United States. People have given many reasons to explain our re­ gion's image. Of course, the institution of slavery is often at the top of the list. But, Hobson asserts that, even before slavery had taken deep root, the southern colonies had a bad reputation. According to Hobson, the weather played some role. It was hot and mis­ erable in the South during summer—contributing to bad temper and misery. On the other hand, says Hobson, the warm weather made it easier to get subsistence crops out of the ground, so that some farmers had too much free time, leading to "sloth" and sometimes violence. Still slavery and its accom­ panying brutality were major reasons for the South's bad reputation until the Civil War put an end to it. But the back­ woods, mountain, and other "frontier" areas of the South never had a significant slave presence or culture. Never­ theless, observers viewed these areas as part of the "Savage South." Hobson got my attention when he explained that these areas were settled mostly by hard-headed, independentminded people from Northern Ireland, who were accustomed to standing up to authority and fighting to get whatever they considered to be right­ fully theirs. Now, he was talking about my people. I usually call them the "Scotch-Irish," but, for today only, I will use the fashion­ able term t h e s e d a y s , which is "ScotsIrish." Either w a y , t h e s e w e r e hard-line D.G. Martin Presbyte­ rian Scots w h o s e families had been settled in Ireland for many years. They had to fight for their rights in Ireland, both against the mostly Catholic native Irish, whom their settlements of­ ten displaced, and their Eng­ lish overlords, who tried to force the Anglican Church on them. A new book about the Scots-Irish is James Webb's "Born Fighting," a title that seems to support Hobson's as­ sertion that these Scots-Irish were a major factor in the "Savage South" image. Webb, a decorated Marine and Sec­ retary of the Navy in the Rea­ gan administration, takes the history of the Scots-Irish from the time of the Roman occu­ pation of Britain until today. He argues that their history made them tenacious fighters whenever it came to defend­ ing or asserting their rights. The Romans conquered the southern part of Britain, but never controlled what is now Scotland. In fact, the Romans built a wall across the island to keep the northerners from attacking them—Hadrian's Wall. There followed centuries of border wars between the an­ cestors of the Scots-Irish and the people who lived to their south. After the Norman con­ quests, the Scots resisted the Norman feudal model and their kings' attempts to im­ pose it on Scotland. These conflicts culminated in the great battles for Scottish in­ dependence made familiar to us in the films like "Braveheart." In about 1603, the Scot­ tish King James VI became King James I of England. Shortly afterwards, in an ef­ fort to gain greater control of Ireland, thousands of Pres­ byterian Scots moved to the northern part of Ireland to take over lands confiscated from native Catholic Irish. After years of standing up to and fighting both the Irish and the English overlords, waves of these Ulster Scots began migrating to the Colo­ nies, many of them winding up on the frontiers and in the mountains, with a great pres­ ence in the South. In America they fought Indians on the frontier and stood up to the English colonists who ran the colonial governments. When the American Revolution broke out, the Scots-Irish pro­ vided more than 40 percent of the troops that fought the British. Webb asserts that the Scots and the Scots-Irish, through­ out their history, tended to se­ lect their leaders, rather than merely blindly following those who were put in charge. Their leaders had to earn their re­ spect and loyalty. It was not automatic. And they expected their leaders to be brave, as­ sertive, and tenacious. These traits made the Scots-Irish the backbone of American fighting forces, in the Revolution, Civil War both World Wars, Korea, and Viet-Nam, where Webb him­ self fought bravely. They are the fighting traits, though, that also helped give rise to the "Savage South" image that Hobson discusses. However, Webb believes that the fighting qualities of the Scots-Irish are basically positive values in themselves. Webb's sub-title for "Born Fighting" is "How the ScotsIrish Shaped America." I do not know how Webb would react to an idea that associ­ ated the Scots-Irish with an image of the "Savage South." But there is no doubt that he would assert that the ScotsIrish traits of independence, suspicion of authority, and resistance to oppressive gov­ ernment are important and healthy characteristics that under gird the American democratic experience. Whatever you think of the Scots-Irish and their various traits, one thing is quite clear. America would not be the same without them (or should I say, without us.) D.G. Martin is the host of UNC-TVs North Carolina Bookwatch, which airs on Sundays at 5:00p.m. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available free of charge, for readers to express their views. All i takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com munity interest and shoulc be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed wit!" an address and phone num ber for verification purposes Only the writer's name anc community will be published Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O Box 808, West Jefferson NC 28694 or email tc jthompson @ jeffersonpost com. < �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT ASU's Visiting Writers Series to present documentary debuts September 8 v* BOONE - Pulitzer Prizefinalist Mark Salzman opens the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series Sept. 8 at Appalachian State Uni­ versity. Salzman will read from and talk about his work beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union's Blue Ridge Ballroom. Admis­ sion is free. The Richard T. Barker Friends of the Uni­ versity Library will host a re­ ception following the reading and during the book signing. Now in its 16th year, the Visiting Writers Series brings authors of poetry, fiction, and drama to campus each year for public readings and inter­ action with students. Others participatingin this fall's series are: playwright Alice Tuan, Sept. 29; poet and novelist Heather Ross Miller, Oct. 6; fiction writer Tim Gautreaux, Oct. 20; and poet and novelist Ron Rash, Nov. 17. For further information on Appalachian's Visiting Writ­ ers Series or Creative Writing Program, call (828) 262-2871 or see www.visitingwriters. appstate.edu. Salzman also is the uni­ versity's guest speaker for convocation Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. His book "Iron and Silk" is this year's selection for the freshman summer reading program. The book is based on Salzman's experiences in China, where he spent two years teaching English and studying martial arts in the early 1980s. Also among his works are "True Notebooks," a memoir about teaching juveniles in a maximum security prison; "Lying Awake," about a nun who has vivid visions that are the result of epileptic sei­ zures; and the memoir "Lost in Place," about his Connecti­ cut childhood. Salzman graduated from Yale University in 1982 with a degree in Chinese language and literature. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for non-fic­ tion, and winner of the Chris­ topher Award and the New York Public Library Literary Lions Award, "Iron and Silk" has been translated into 12 languages. The Visiting Writers Se­ ries is named in honor of Hughlene Bostian Frank, class of 1968, a member of Appalachian's Board of Trust­ ees and generous supporter of the university. Parking for Visiting Writ­ ers Series events is available for non-university commu­ nity members after 5 p.m. in the parking lot below Raley Hall. Also suggested is the lot across from First Pres­ byterian Church, behind the campus Post Office. For fur­ ther parking information or a map, please see www.parking. appstate.edu or call the Park­ ing and Traffic Office (828) 262-2878. The Fall 2005 Visiting Writers Series is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. The series is also sup­ ported by the Appalachian State University Foundation; Appalachian's Offices of Aca­ demic Affairs, Multicultural Student Development, and Cultural Affairs; the College of Arts and Sciences, the Uni­ versity Bookstore, The Ap­ palachian Journal, and The Richard T. Barker Friends of the University Library. Busi­ ness sponsors are The Gideon Ridge Inn and The Red On­ ion Restaurant. Community sponsors include Mildred Luckhardt, and John and Marjorie Idol. BOONE—Guest lecturer J ci i *11 . Barry and film producer Albert n will present his documentary film "The Lost Wooden Syna­ gogues of Eastern Europe"Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in Attic Window, room 137 of Plemmons Student Union on the campus of Appa­ lachian State University. A lec­ ture and discussion will follow. The event is free and open to the public. For hundreds of years, the Jews of Eastern Europe's rural communities built their houses of worship out of wood. With World War II and the Holocaust, came the destruction of these wooden synagogues. Barry's lecture and video presentation tell the story of the synagogues and the life that surrounded them before the war, as well as what has happened to them in the last 50 years. Wooden syn­ agogues represent a world that no longer exists and remind us of a way of life lost to history. move in according to as­ signed times on Aug. 19 be­ ginning at 9 a.m. Move-in ac­ tivities will continue through 6 p.m. All other students will begin moving into their resi­ dence halls on Saturday, Aug. 20. i i While every effort has been made to lessen the im­ pact the new students and Forum continued from front page a felony and how that law specifically helps victims of domestic violence in their at­ tempt to prosecute their per­ petrator. He said that through his experience as a judge, he has learned that domestic violence is a cycle and he sees many children who live in DV situations in his courtroom several years later because they have broken laws. Linda Thompson, Ashe De­ partment of Social Services Social Worker III, spoke of the impact of domestic violence on children. She listed the signs to watch for in children who are living in households containing domestic violence. She shared numerous statis­ tics that showed the higher risk of physical and sexual abuse by the batterer to chil­ dren living in DV situations. Cindy Eller told the forum participants about the effects on her grandchildren who lost their mother (Cindy's daugh­ ter), to domestic violence on April 27, 2003. She spoke of how there was no shelter in Ashe County at that time and how her daughter, Mon­ ica Martin, had changed the locks on her doors and placed Duckies continuetl from front page mately 12 miles from Jeffer­ son or 12 miles from Todd. For more information about the Riverview Lions Club and Lions organization, call 336385-6650 or 336-384-2961. Quilts continued from front page heritage of quilting in Ashe County. Handwritten labels will be provided free for each quilt. A fashion show of quilted items is planned for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days of the fair. Models will showcase vests, jackets, purses and oth­ er accessories quilted by the fair participants and Guild members. For more information about the fair, contact Carol Ann Schiller, chairman, at 828-263-8648 or Carol Skroch at 982-8349. her abuser's personal items in the garage. Monica had also set up an appointment with a lawyer to discuss custody is­ sues and protection on April 30, but was not able to make the appointment because her abuser murdered her while her children watched. He then committed suicide in front of the children. The forum par­ ticipants were deeply moved by Cindy's words, and then were challenged to action by Case Manager Stacy Grubb. The purple shoe memorial was brought from Louisburg to Ashe County for the forum. These men's, women's, and children's shoes represent each domestic violence mur­ der victim in North Carolina in 2004. This memorial is a sober representation that do­ mestic violence not only ruins lives, it also ends lives. The community forum was a big success and several participants made comments and asked questions at the end. Several more offered to volunteer with A.S.H.E. X.JULI11 V/\ — Barry, a photojournalist whose photographs have ap­ peared in TIME and LIFE mag­ azines, has lectured around the country and appeared in a fourpart public television series. His film has won awards in five film festivals and received rave reviews from Nobel Prize win­ ning author Elie Wiesel and many others. This event is sponsored by Appalachian's Office of Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies, a program of the College of Arts and Sciences. For more infor­ mation, call (828) 262-2311, or e-mail holocaust@appstate.edu. most precious resources and the hallmark of northwest North Carolina," Whitener said. "Growing too close to power lines, however, trees are a threat to keeping elec­ tricity flowing and reliable. This is especially true during ice or snow storms, or when high winds are blowing—but can also be true during sum­ mer month, as experienced last Thursday." She added, "Blue Ridge Electric's goal for its right-ofway management program is to strike a balance between retaining the beauty of our region and providing reli­ able electricity to our mem­ bers. Blue Ridge Electric and Parkway officials are working on an agreement to trim any trees in the affected area that might jeopardize power reli­ ability again." Whitener provided the fol­ lowing information on the co­ operative's right-of-way man­ agement program: To help make sure trees aren't interfering with reli­ ability, Blue Ridge Electric spends more than $2 mil­ lion annually on right-of-way clearing near power lines. Trimming rights-of-way in critical areas near power lines greatly reduces the chance of falling trees or branches causing an outage to homes or businesses. It also provides a safe path for service and linemen to respond quickly when an outage does occur or maintenance work is needed. Blue Ridge Electric hires professional contract crews for right-of-way maintenance. Advance notification is sent to members when these crews will be working on their prop­ erty. Blue Ridge Electric uti­ lizes a combination approach to right of way maintenance. Trees and large shrub growth that threatenreliability are ei­ ther bush hogged or trimmed by hand. The following sum­ mer, a herbicide treatment that allows low growing veg­ etation to thrive is applied to the sprouts of the large trees cut the preceding year. A "back pack" application meth­ od is used, allowing right of way crews to apply droplets on individual sprouts. Then, the cycle is repeated in that area again several years later if needed. This year, a new six year right of way cycle is being implemented, which will eventually save the coop­ erative money and reduce the amount of debris left behind by right of way clearing. currently a handful of medi­ cal facilities in the world that perform this surgery. The Mi­ ami Project located in Miami, Florida is the only one in the United States. However, this procedure is very expensive and is not covered by most insurance. Artists and businesses do­ nating to the auction includ­ ed: Stephen Shoemaker with a large print of "Virginia Creeper at Elkland Station," Clayton Proctor, R.T. Mor­ gan, Loretta Weaver, Martha Gimlin, Shirley Hampton, B.J. Mauer, Raney Rogers, Lyn Soder, Cheryl Williams, Pat Morrison, Catherine Altice, Tammy Williams, Peter "Greg" Greer, Ron and Bever­ ly Mechling, Robert Ray, the Cabin Store, Shatley Springs Uptown, Ana Maria's Gift Shop, Mountain Outfitters, Skyland Books, Sally Mae's Emporium, and River Rock Gallery. Cash donations were also received. The event was organized by Cheryl Williams, Sandy Lawrence, Robin Marlow, Kelly Carpenter and Beth Ball Kelleher. A Bridge Benefit and Si­ lent Auction is planned as a fundraiser for Elizabeth on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Greeneville at St. James United Methodist Church. There will be a luncheon, bridge tournament and si­ lent auction of art and per­ sonal services from 9:45 a.m. to about 1 p.m. Tickets are available at $25 each. For more information, contact Shields and Elizabeth Clarke at 246-3447. Blackout continued from front page and there was little more than a breeze. The hunt for the problem began in earnest as soon as power was restored. "On Fri­ day, we had 10 linesmen on the ground, walking the line, and at least two in the air in helicopters looking for the problem," said Renee Whitener of Blue Ridge Electric. The answer to the mystery was finally found around mid­ Mark Salzman day Friday. "A tree growing too close to power lines was the cause of the power out­ age," Whitener said. "The tree was located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, where Blue Ridge Electric and Parkway officials work closely to maintain the their parents will bring as natural beauty of this scenic they travel to Boone, traffic and protected area." congestion around campus The outage, she continued, and town should be expected, "was also partly the result university officials say. of the heat, which can cause For more information, vis­ power lines to sag. When the it www.reslife.appstate.edu. outside air temperature and For information about humidity reached a certain road construction delays point, it caused the line to sag along Hwy. 321 between into a tree that at other times Lenoir and Blowing Rock, appeared to be an adequate visit www.ncsmartlink.org distance from the power line." Once the problem was re­ solved, the original power line was re-energized, and oper­ ated throughout the weekend The Community Forum without incident. was planned and implement­ "Trees are one of our area's ed by A.S.H.E.'s Community Trainings and Awareness Team, which includes Dawn Goodman of the Ashe County continued from front page Volunteer Initiative, Carolyn Shepherd of the North Caro­ their support in her effort to lina Cooperative Extension- raise money for a surgery to Ashe Center, Nancy Kautz of help her walk again. Ashe Memorial Hospital Com­ Funds raised through the munity Outreach/Healthy auction will help Elizabeth Carolinians, Tricia Dawes of with a special surgery in Ashe DSS, and Debbie Rich­ Florida that could help her ardson of A Safe Home for regain the use of her legs. Everyone. A.S.H.E. would The 34-year-old broke her like to thank Fawn Roark of neck in a car accident in the Mountain Times for at­ 1997 when she was living in tending a forum in a neigh­ Greeneville. Although she is boring county and bringing normally confined to a wheel­ the idea back to Ashe County chair, Elizabeth's injury was for implementation. not complete, and she is able A Safe Home for Every­ to stand on occasion and take one is a program of the Ashe very slow steps with the aid Partnership for Children and of a walker. donations can be sent to PO There is a surgical pro­ Box 1827, West Jefferson, cedure available that would NC 28694. For assistance or help heal the bruise on her to volunteer, please call 982- spinal cord and allow it to 8851. In case of a domestic function properly and in turn violence emergency, please allow her to walk and live a call 911. normal life again. There are Highway congestion feared as freshmen head to ASU BOONE - More than 2,500 freshmen arrive at their new home on the Ap­ palachian State University campus Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Friday, Aug. 19. Freshman who will be at­ tending orientation Aug. 18 and 19 will move into their residence hall rooms Wednes­ day, Aug. 17, from 3-6 p.m. All other freshmen will » T ii Right-of-way management Auction Professional Hair Care (The Wilma Vannoy (Birthing Center has just heen completed! us a 'or a tour at Cutters Edge 336-846-0734 CWS4K 2S% I IT MAI Rl X r Hair Products Through the end of August Downtown West Jefferson 246-4251 ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �This week in area sports Ttiesday, August 16 ACHS Tennis vs. East W ilkes (scrimmage) Home 4:30 p.m. ACHS Cross Country Scrimmage @ Watauga (Greenway) 5 p.m. ACMS Silver Football vs. Yellow Jackets Home 6 p.m. ACHS Meet the Huskies - Volleyball 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 18 ACHS Tennis vs. Elkin (scrimmage) Home 4:30 p.m. ACHS Volleyball vs. Elkin Home 4:30 p.m. Men's Soccer Scrimmage vs. East Wilkes Home 6 p.m. All That Jazz II Golf Tournament f# If Morgan Art Gallery & % Photos by Shane Hopkins # % Second place in the tournament was the team consisting of Steve Kiger, Denny Boyce, Jay Gaddy and R.T. Morgan. Golf tournament's winning team, sponsored by Equity Consulting of Crumpler, was Oscar Reeves, Tom Allinder, Ace Adams, and Ralph Krause. The All That Jazz II Golf portunities to win prizes for erham (of Libby's) who won Robinson, and Charlie Bow­ Tournament, hosted by Harold golfers who made a hole-in- the same prize as Mr. Reeves ers. There were numerous and Wanda Parks, was held on one (including the following and whose drive came in at Hole Sponsors for this tour­ Friday, August 5, 2005 at Jef­ prizes). On hole #5, golfers 176 yards. "Closest to the Pin" nament including AF Bank, ferson Landing. All proceeds had the opportunity to win a Awards went to Harold Parks First Citizen's Bank, Moun­ from this tournament ben: new golf cart courtesy of Blue and Leigh Blevins who won a tain Times, R.T. Morgan Art efited A.S.H.E. (A Safe Home Ridge Golf Car & Utility Ve­ Sukura CGB putter and a 22 Gallery, Century 21-Heritage for Everyone), a program of hicles. On hole #11, there degree Rescue Mid-Hybrid Realty, Ashe County Motors, The Ridge @ Chestnut Hill, the Ashe Partnership for Chil­ was an opportunity to win a from TaylorMade Golf. The 1st place team, spon­ BREMCO, Jack Apple and Mi­ dren. A.S.H.E. is the county's new Ford Mustang courtesy of domestic violence and sexual Ashe County Motors. On hole sored by Equity Consulting chelle Handler of Ashe High assault agency and operates #15, there was an opportunity of Crumpler, consisted of Tom Country Realty, Miller Insur­ a 24 hour safe home named to win a new Dell Computer. Allinder, Ace Adams, Oscar ance, Yadkin Valley Bank, Unfortunately, no golfers Reeves, and Ralph Krause. Skyline Membership Corpora­ Monica's Haven. There was a shotgun start were able to hit the holes-in- David Busic also played along­ tion, Timberline Corporation at 1:00 p.m. and the tourna­ one, but many golfers won side this team, but not offi­ of Cornelius, Regency Prop­ ment was a traditional Cap­ other prizes. "Longest Drive cially in the tournament. The erties, Blue Ridge Golf Car tain's Choice. Winning Teams for Gentlemen" was award to 2nd place team was made up & Utility Vehicles, and Exit were determined by overall Oscar Reeves from Allegheny of R.T. Morgan, Steve Kiger, Realty formerly Blue Ridge gross score, and numerous County, who won a Classic 2E Denny Boyce, apd Jay Gaddy. Mountain Realty. Century 21prizes were distributed for Cart Bag from TaylorMade The 3rd place team, sponsored Heritage Reality also set up a team and individual winners. Golf. "Longest Drive for La­ by Sherrie Hodges, was Dayne tented area near the 18th hole There were also numerous op­ dies" was won by Libby Cock- Hodges, Ken Mauer, Merle in order to greet all the golf­ Harold and Wanda Parks hosted the golf tournament to benefit A.S.H.E. Libby Cockerham won the "Longest Drive tor Ladies" on hole 17 with a 176 yard shot, earning her a TaylorMade Golf Bag. Placing third, sponsored by Sherrie Hodges, were Ken Mauer and Merle Robinson. The other two members were Dayne Hodges and Charlie Bowers. ers and serve champagne and treats. Cigna Healthcare of Charlotte, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, and Skyline Membership Corpora­ tion gave items for gift bags for each golfer. TaylorMade Golf of Raleigh, Unum Provident of Charlotte and The Hardwood Company of West Jefferson all gave door prizes that were giv­ en out at the start of the BBQ Pig-Pickin' hosted by Carly Klein of the Mountain Times. At 6:00pm, Jonathan Maness played wonderful bluegrass music while the golfers and their families feasted on a pork dinner made by Jefferson Landing. Marjorie Shinkle of Ashe Massage Office provided massages for a donation to A.S.H.E. Oscar Reeves, winner of "Longest Drive for Men" is shown sinking a putt. A Safe Home for Everyone would like to honor Harold and Wanda Parks for all of their hard work and dedica­ tion to this event. It is antici­ pated that this tournament become an annual event. Several of the golfers this year attended the Semi-For­ mal Event, All That Jazz II, hosted by Angelia Cambre of Uptown Threads, on August 6 at Jefferson Landing. Many of the golfers commented that they were participating in the weekend at Jefferson Landing because they believed in the cause to end the cycle of fam­ ily violence and protect chil­ dren from these horrors. Golfers enjoyed massages provided by Marjorie Shinkle. Blue and Silver Bulldogs scrimmage Alex Reborchick (Blue Bulldogs) closes in for a sack on Aaron Scott (Silver Bulldogs). The Blue-Silver scrimmage at ACMS on Thursday gave both teams a chance to work out some of the kinks before the season begins on August 16 for the Silver Bulldogs and on August 18 for the Blue Bulldogs. ACMS SILVER FOOTBALL 2005 ACMS BLUE FOOTBALL 2005 I Date I Aug. 11 • Aug. 16 Aug. 23 |Aug. 30 Sept. 6 i Sept. 13 • Sept. 24 Oct. 4 | Oct. 8 I Oct. 11 I Opponent Site Time Blue/Silver Scrimmage ACMS 5:00-7:00 ACMS 6:00 Yellow Jackets Alleghany HS 6:00 Alleghany ACMS 2:00 Grayson County ACMS 6:00 Ashe Blue ACMS 6:30 St. Stephens Yellow Jackets North Wilkes HS7:00 Johnson Co. HS6:00 Johnson Co. TBA TBA No.3 vs. No.2 TBA TBA No. 4 vs. No. 1 Consolation Game TBA TBA Championship Game TBA TBA Jeren Holman (Silver Bulldogs) evades the defender, Casey Houck (Blue Bulldogs) for a breakaway 35 yard run. i • Date Aug. 11 I Aug. 18 Aug. 27 •Aug. 30 • Sept. 6 Sept. 20 I Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Photos by Shane Hopkins Leavin' it on the field: the annual tradition of good sports­ manship for the gameday opponents, who return to being classmates tomorrow. Oct. 11 Opponent Site Time Blue/Silver Scrimmage ACMS 5:00-7:00 Alleghany HS 6:00 Alleghany North Wilkes HS 7:00 Yellow Jackets ACMS 6:00 Alleghany ACMS 6:00 Ashe Silver ACMS 6:00 Johnson County ACMS 6:00 Yellow Jackets St. Stephens HS 6:00 St. Stephens TBA TBA No.3 vs. No 2 TBA TBA No. 4 vs. No. 1 TBA TBA Consolation Game Championship Game TBA TBA �TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 SPORTS Hammer Ball' Thursday Summer Bowling League at Cardinal Lanes Week 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Ashe Co. Builders Heritage Radio Hill Sales Church's Const. Swords-N-Scribe Corner Market AAU 12U 1st Place 32—16 30—18 28—20 25—23 22—26 21—27 17—31 17—31 High (lame Scratch High Series Scratch S. Katz M. Leserra B.J. Howell J. Ham B.J. Howell S. Wilcox 208 207 205 552 542 532 High Game HDCP High Series HDCP B.J. Howell B.J. Howell V. Corona B.J. Howell S. Wilcox V. Corona 247 240 233 Women's HGS H. Leserra 668 655 624 This past spring, basket­ ball season was the most suc­ cessful in Lightning history. Club teams won four tour­ nament championships. The teams that competed were the senior team comprised of rising 9-12 graders and three junior comprised of ris­ ing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls. Women's HG-HDCP 187 High Average M. Leserra G. Baugess B.J. Howell B. Lewis This AAU 12U Basketball Team are the 1st place winners in a Johnson City, Tennessee tournament held early this year. Left to right: Nichole Shull, Lauren Turnmyre, Brittany Lyalls, Jessica Walker, Sammie Miller, Caitlyn Elliott, Charity Shatley, Paige Blevins, Emily Shelton and Kelsey Johnson. H. Leserra 257 High Team Average 188 182 179 179 Cardinal Lanes 620 Ashe Co. Ford 658 Radio Hill Sales 639 If you have local sports ACMS SILVER VOLLEYBALL stories or photos of local I sporting events, Photo by Shane Hopkins Opponent Site contact Tammy Parunak at - Date Israel Church, of the Church's Construction bowling team, Piney Creek Aug. 31 A 336-846-7164 or email: throws his "Hammer Ball" in Thursday's Summer Bowling West Wilkes Sept. 7 A tparunak@jcffersonpost. | League at Cardinal Lanes. Notice the hammer in the clear ball. Piney Creek Sept. 12 H com I Sept. 13 Glade Creek H • Sept. 14 Central Wilkes A 1 Sept. 19 Ashe Blue H North Wilkes | Sept. 21 H It's an exciting time for youth as football season is underway for all ages Sept. 22 Glade Creek A including elementary school youth leagues across the county. Piney Creek H The Mountain View Broncos 3rd and 4th grade team and and the Moun­ I Sept. 26 West Wilkes A tain View Packers, 5th and 6th grade team, are practicing hard and eagerly • Sept. 28 Oct. 3 awaiting their first games. Open* A | Oct. 5 Central Wilkes H Oct. 12 Ashe Blue H I Oct. 13 Glade Creek H Oct. 14 North Wilkes A i All matches begin at 4.30. ACMS BLUE VOLLEYBALL I I Date. Aug.31 | Sept. 7 Sept. 13 • Sept. 14 • Sept. 19 Sept. 22 I Sept. 26 - Sept. 28 1 Oct. 3 | Oct. 5 Oct. 12 I Oct. 13 I I Learning the fundamentals Mountain View Broncos 3rd and 4th grade team Ashe County Lightning Girls basketball is dedicated to providing good practice and competition for girls in the county serious about bas­ ketball. Our goal is to provide a good athletic experience for girls and to enhance school basketball. For more informa­ tion, contact Mike Everhart or Bobby Hudler. I l I Opponent West Wilkes Central Wilkes Glade Creek Piney Creek Ashe Silver Glade Creek West Wilkes Central Wilkes Glade Creek Piney Creek Ashe Silver Glade Creek Site H A H H H A A H A A H H I All matches begin at 4:30. i j "Meet -the Huski ACHS Volleyball Night F e a t u r i n g siti intei—scj^uad s c r i m m a g e T u e s d a y , A u g u s t 1 <3 6 : 3 0 p.m. Free admission Miss A SPORTS Coach Matt Barnes, top left, is getting his players ready for what they hope will be a successful season. Players Alex Laws, Cullen Ashley and Grayson Gilley are not looking for four leaf clovers as they get down and move with speed. Mountain View Packers 5th and 6th grade team STORY IN THE JEFFERSON POST? Check out the archives online at: www.jefferson post.com Carson Miller coaches the offensive team Photos by Teresa Laws Coach Dusty Elliott challenges the players during practice. 20th Come by our Open House Saturday August See the new 2006 models and enjoy Free Pizza! 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Call (800) 747-9582. Ext. 175 or visit www.ncim.com and click on Demonstrators Needed. Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Immediate opening for a part time advertising position. Applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Position includes but not limited to coordinating marketing for dealers, advising dealers on marketing strategies, placing ad's for national company. Pay negotiable. 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Phone # 846-8878 ask for Mike WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS. BOONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 235-Christmas Trees 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 250-Furniture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirror-Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. Medical/Dental Benefits 40-Lost & Found 260-Garage/Yard Sales Margate Health & Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 FOUND Pedigreed brownishblack 1 1/2-2 year old lovable/loving female cat strayed to my home Call 336-372-2468 Have you found an animal or item? Have Applications available at front desk. Interviews by appointment Contact: DON Ext. 228 you lost a favorite pet or item? 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To com­ plain ot discrimination call HUD toll-tree at $ 140-Help Wanted 100-General Services 20-Classified Ad Department Policy > • FULL a FART-TIME CLASSES • COL TRAINING • FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB PLACEMENT • ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHKVILLE, VA 1-800-334-1203 owM iNunrrfrKiortrtiltr torn LOCATION At Dollar's Mini Storage on Hwy 163 k71:lilcftl: KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harnpss. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. 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Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical BJMMikfl'JMMiktl We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses FULL-BLOODED Apple-Head Chihuahua For Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent puppies for sale! Starting at $200. Male & Females available. All colors. For more info call Jimmy Hicks at (336) 977-2623 or (336) 977-2276 Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 330-Pets 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-384-4352. pplications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale I i? 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats, 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900Call 336-982-2575 FOR SALE BY OWNER Jefferson-Sunnyside Park 3 BR/3 Full Bath. (Lower Floor-Rumpus Room or Mother in Law Apt.) 2 Car Garage. Central air & heat. .6 Acre-Call for Appt. 982-8382 $185,000 Style-Ranch For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Condo For Rent On Ashe Lake In West Jefferson. Security Deposit Required.No Pets (336) 846-5060 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! 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Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 530-Lots & Acreage House for Rent in 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Crumpler Trailer for rent in Jefferson 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent For Rent: Call 982-2833 or 846-3781 12 Acres of Pasture Little 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm Land for Cows only. $200 Classifieds... Apartment For Rent 1)3 BR/2BA Triplex Apartment in West Jefferson. $650 a month including utilities. Call 846-4491 for details. 385-6693 BIG For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 RESULTS! Call 336-385-6121 530-Lots & Acreage 1195-Legals payment. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 LAND FOR SALE: 2.8 acres, Bare Knob Rd, S29K call 256-694-3261 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1145-Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDINGS Annual Summer End Clearance. Trade/Farm Show Surplus, Repos, Canceled Orders, Freight Damaged No Reasonable offer Refused Call NOW for available sizesl 1-800-222-6335 ext. 7000 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Roby Swift deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 139 Buck Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 9th day of November, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate This the 2nd day of August, 2005. Carla S. Wyatt Administratrix for the estate of Roby Swift NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JERRY REX BLEVINS, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LELA M. BLEVINS The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lela M. Blevins, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of November, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th August, 2005. day of Jerry Rex Blevins 253 A. L. Blevins Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 Publication dates: 8/9; 8/16; 8/23: 8/30 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 2004-SP-98 IN RE: Foreclosure of Deed of Trust from Garfield Hamilton, Grantor, to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee, recorded in Book 238, Page 2238 in the Ashe County, North Carolina Public Registry by David T. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustee, as recorded in Book 320, Page 303 of the Ashe County Public Registry NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE Pursuant to the power and authority contained in that Deed of Trust executed by Garfield Hamilton dated March 18, 1999 and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Ashe County, North Carolina, in Book 238, Page 2238, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness se­ cured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the usual place of sale in the County Court­ house of Ashe County, Jefferson, North Caroli­ na, at 12:00 p.m. ON August 25, 2005, the following described real property, including all improvements thereon: ADDRESS OF PROP­ ERTY: 906 Oakwood Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING ON A CHESTNUT STUMP IN (h(h(h(h(h ^J)h>^)VP >) q)q)q)q)vP q)q)q)q)q) w- na, [10 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005-12:00 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2005-9:00 A.M. ^—Crumpler, North Carolina PCHSQNAI P8QPERTY-A|VT«0U^-CA8S-TQQtrS-GVNS ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! $ O tZOO U|> to 25 words. Price includes photo. All afis must ho propuid. Mail ads >v/pavnicnt to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 21*694 Imail: elassille<l@jefferson|>ost.eom Or come by our office located at 20.'* S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. rson. We accept Visa or Maslcrcarj "iV For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. fa * Sale Conducted for Mr. John Frohmander and the Estate of Mary Frohmander, Deceased Old Motion Toys, Oak Desk, Cast Iron Banks, Antique Hand Carved 5' Hohhy Horse. Old Circus Toys, Antique Oak Singer Sewing Machine, Antique Wall Oak Telephone. Chickcn/Roostcr Collection. Pots, Pans, Dishes, Blue Ridge Pottery (several patterns), Antique Victorila. Die Cast Cars/ Trucks, Jim Bean and Campbell Soup Collector Train Sets, Antique Cast Iron School Bell, Halls Pottery, Coca-Cola Items, Plat Form Scales, Cast Iron Pots/ Pans. Radial Ami Sow, Over 500 Records, 1956 Ford Thundcrhird. 1997 Ford One Month (8 runs) for NO XXriMlkNCE Nr-CTXSAllV • 4 FAMILY YARD SALE AUGUST 19 & 20 BEGINNING AT 7:00 260-Garage/Yard Sales Old Shell Gas Medallion 5lh Wheel, F-15Q 4x4—JLScsgd. 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle. ElLmp, 16' Dual Axle Trailer w/ Ramps. 2002 2185 Cub Cadet Riding Mower. 3 Stihl Chain Saws, Antique 2 Door Ice Box (Oak; Antique Victor Oak Barber Shop Cahincl. Antique Emmctt Kelly Doll 3', Case Knives, Old Timer (Several), And much more! • GuiSL Marlin 22 Rifle Mod. 7750, Martin Mod. 336 - 35 /cat. wI scope. Antique 410 Gauge Shotgun, Antique Wards Western Field 22, Antique Octogan Barrel Rifle, Antique Feerle.ss 16 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun, J.C. Higgins Mod. 20-12 Gauge Shotgun. Antique Gamester 16 Gauge H-R • Directions; From Jeffcrm N.C rake Hwy 16 North for 7 miles, turn right on Old Hwy 16 and follow auction signs to sale site. From Mwlli of Wilson. VA: Take Hwy 16 South 11.4 miles, turn left on Old Hwy 16 and follow auction signs to sale site. 'Auctioneers Me: All items sold absolute auction EXCEPT the 1956 Thundcrhird, 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle, 2002 Medallion 5th Wheel Camper (36* long), and One Antique Slot Machine "Terms: Cash or approved check day of sale Announcements day of sale take precedent over ALL printed materials *To buy a gun you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of NC or a Gun Dealer* Bobby Choatc Richard AIdennan—Auctioneer NC #5280 7338 Carrollton Pike • Gnlax, Virginia 24333 NC #7886 VAAL# 1520 NC #4119* VAAL#422 VAAL #3185 (276) 236-6695 (276) 236-3335 • (276) 238-8373 (336) 573-3469 Rex Bartlctl �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 PAGE 9 Classifieds 195-Legals 1195-Legals IVILSON LINE, RUN­ liens and special NING WEST 10 RODS assessments. The sale O A ROCK PILE; will be held open for THENCE SOUTH 16 ten (10) days for upset =IODS A STAKE IN bids as required by DHARLEY KELLY'S law. INE, THEN EAST 10 ^ODS TO A CHEST- THIS the 14th day of MUT IN ISOM July, 2005. SAITHOR'S LINE, HEN NORTH TO DAVID T. SIMPSON. THE BEGINNING JR. CONTAINING ONE Substitute Trustee ^CRE AND BEING <NOWN AS THE CANDIS FERGUSON TRACT OF LAND. if'* m $ 3eing that parcel of and conveyed to Garfield C. Hamilton, las a life time will, then t is to go to my wife Cecelia M. Ross Hamilon for her life time, hen willed to my five :hildren Leslie C. HamIton, Tabitha J, Hamilon, Kelly L. Hamilton, lackey J. Hamilton and <evin O. Hamilton from lecelia W. Ross HamIton by that deed dated )2/06/90 and recorded J2/06/90 in Deed Book 172, at Page 1722 of he ASHE County, NC 3ublic Registry. M - i!§ I 5 ;> m 3eing that parcel of and conveyed to Ce­ celia W. Ross Hamilton rom Garfield Cleveand Hamilton by that Jeed dated 12/16/85 ind recorded 12/16/85 n Deed Book 151, at Dage 1615 of the ASHE County, NC 'ublic Registry. feeing that parcel of land conveyed to (Garfield Hamilton from Linnie Hamilton and (wife, Marie Hamilton |and George Hamilton ind wife, Charity HamIton by that deed dated •06/03/63 and recorded •06/03/63 in Deed Book (H4, at Page 385 of the •ASHE County, NC Public Registry. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A HERO TO BE A HERO WHEN YOU ADOPT A CHILD FROM FOSTER CARE, JU3T BEING THERE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE •PRESENT OWNER: Garfield Hamilton E 1-888-200-4005 ADOPTUSKIDS.ORG he terms of the sale re that the real prop­ erty will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" for cash to |the highest bidder and :he undersigned may equire the successful bidder to immediately •deposit cash or a |certified check in the 'amount of five percent (5%) of the high bid. The real property will be sold subject to restrictions and ease­ ments of record, any unpaid taxes, prior 5 COUNTRY TREASURES fifes' EMPORIUM! EMPORIUM* "Where looking old, look* good" AfclMUKM. 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See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owner for an in-home consultation at 336-372-1788 SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION r BSr orywali HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A l l HANGING & FINISHING Thomas Jarman Owner 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED k\ /A ASHE COUNTY ROOFING COUNTRY SERVICES CS 'Ell Mini Trackhoe Backhoes Skid-Steers Air Compressors Jackhammers Man Lifts Floor Sanders Plumbing Snakes Tents Tables Chairs Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners Cotton Candy Sno-Cone Air Walks 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 • Install roofing of all kinds insure! k ALL M Cauinteed EXCAVATING SERVICES A^COLDIRON'S EXCAVATINC^^ • Back lloe • Small Track lloe • • Gravel Hauling • Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982336-982-4658 \msmnm J JOE'S / jT • Lirensed in North (Carolina A U ti, SEAFOOD RESTAI fi.AMT^Mi) A\m\m Aire \ Seafood & / - SlTFfiSTORF _/w /_ NfclART) Stefikhouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Allen Miller 336-384-3033 STEVE M. BARKER REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION \ PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 Jt 2S Years Experience JEFFERSON RENT-ALL, INC QUALITY WORKAT REASONABLE PRICES i v AND Wt2 SATELLITE JVC sales & service 2,ni,hjt_ TVS & HOME THEATRES A Sbecoun , 0 n 0*Sf SUPERCENTER 0l }P for Ores TV! at Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. ALWAYS LOW PRICES 30 Plus.Years Experience 336-982-3060 336-246-3920 982-3335 EXCAVATIXG m Haxold Jones Hmit Excmrinq J* Tnack Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Senvice * All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience Excellent Excelln Work at an Excellent Price Ik Authorized Technicians On Board 1489 Mt Jefferson Rd> Jefferson DM, L FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Upcoming Events water shoes and be prepared to get wet. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions or more information please call 336-982-2587. 4 p.m.: Bug Safari Meet a park ranger at Wagoner Road Access and turn over old logs to see what lives under them. You will also learn how bugs are beneficial to our environment and there will be crafts for the children. 13 year old youth who care for children. Call 846-0781 for more information. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. 9 a.m.: Wildflower Hike Join a park ranger on Mt. Jefferson and explore the wildflowers on the Summit and Rhododendron trails. Meet at the picnic shelter and remember to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. 9 a.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Beaver Creek Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public. This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Community Children's Festival will be held at FaithBridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock. Families all over the High Country are invited to start the school year and kick off your fall with fun booths, games and prizes, all absolutely free. For more information, please call 828-297-4147. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview Lions Club is looking for local crafters for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day of fun, music and good food. Tuesday, August 23 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. For more info call 846-9068. Wednesday, August 24 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Thursday, August 25 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Friday, August 26 Weekend Camp for Kids, ages 9-12, who have a parent with MS will be held through Sunday, August 28. Spaces are limited. Call 1-800-229-8776. Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Entry Form Pit Stop for Prizes Race G f S Marketplace 4 0 0 Michigan International Speedway 08-21-05 Race Winner 2nd Place Your Address. Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson PIT STOP FOR PRIZES' RULES' 1• Must be 21 years old or older to enter, 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win -A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS -- Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win orte&t 16 made pas&ihle hu the qreat sponsors Eeldto, Can V Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? Parker Tie Company Inc Slow Credit, Divorce, Bankruptcy? 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Kutce ^atf Special 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings <10 OO 2 Liter Drink |<S« West Jefferson • 246-7500 Please see our Friday, August 26th edition for the winner information for the GfS Marketplace 400 NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the GfS Marketplace 400 on Sunday, August 21"and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 PAGE 11 ENTERTAINMENT Jack Tales Festival set for Blackberry community The Jack Tales and Ray Hicks go together like beans and cornbread, or cool air and the mountains, or hard work and good luck. Hav­ ing begun as a celebration of Ray's birthday, this year's Jack Tales Festival, Saturday, August 27, again will be in memory of Ray Hicks with all proceeds going to the Ray and Rosa Hicks Fund. Tellers for the festival will be Jim May from Illinois, Mike Lowe, and Maggie Lowe, as well as returning favorites Orville Hicks, Glenn Bolick, and Dianne Hackworth. The tellers will be telling historic Jack Tales as well as a vari­ ety of other fabulous tales. Ray has been called the preeminent Jack Tale story­ teller of America by folklorists, festival producers and listeners alike. Although he told numerous other types of stories, Ray specialized in the telling of the Jack Tales. These are stories (like Jack and the Bean Stalk) that were brought to the Appala­ chian Mountains by people migrating from Scotland and England. They were passed down orally from one genera­ tion to the next. They can be traced back in Ray's family at least 8 generations. The festival also features a live auction, beginning at lpm, consisting of handmade traditional Appalachian crafts or objects pertaining in some manner to Ray and Rosa Hicks including, among other items, artwork, books, quilts, and pottery. The schedule for the Jack Tales Festival: 9:00 Gates Open Traditions Pottery and Bolick Pottery open (all day) Auction items available for viewing (until 12:30) Food available (all day) Traditional music with Glenn Bolick and others 10:00 Dianne Hackworth 10:30 Jim May 11:00 Ray's Family & Friends 11:15 Mike Lowe 11:45 Maggie Lowe 12:00 Glenn Bolick 12:30 Orville Hicks 1:00 Live Auction & Tra­ ditional Music 2:00 Jim May 2:30 Dianne Hackworth 3:00 Mike Lowe 3:30 Maggie Lowe 3:45 Ray's Family & Friends 4:00 Glenn Bolick 4:30 Orville Hicks Glenn Bolick, a very en­ tertaining and skilled artist in the grand mountain style, is a life long liar and Spivey's Corner N. C. National Hollerin' Champion and Foghorn Blowing Champion who plays traditional Appalachian mu­ sic accompanied by his ver­ sion of mountain stories. He tells Jack Tales as well as stories about Mountain Life­ styles such as timber cutting, sawmilling, and logging. His strong background in tradi­ tional mountain storytelling never fails to entertain and delight audiences of all ages. If a mountain instrument has strings Mr. Bolick not only can play it he can tell you his­ tory and origin of the instru­ ment. He has been an Artist in Residence in the schools of North Carolina performing and explaining storytelling, folk music and folk toys. Orville Hicks learned most of the Jack Tales and other stories he tells from his moth­ er while growing up on the backside of Beech Mountain. The well-known storyteller Ray Hicks started him tell­ ing in public when he told Or­ ville somebody had to carry on with the old tales. He does just that in his performances and on his tape of Jack Tales titled "Carryin' On." Orville says, "Ray got me started and I haven't shut up since." And hopefully he never will! The stories he tells have been passed down through his fam­ ily for at least eight genera­ tions. As well as tales about Jack, Orville spins yarns about his childhood in the mountains, and he slips in a few tall tales you can believe. When Orville tells old tales it is like stepping back hun­ dreds of years and hearing them told as they were then. His stories reach people in a variety of settings, from onthe-job encounters with visi­ tors at the Recycling Station between Boone and Blowing Rock, to audiences at the Ap­ palachian Cultural Museum, to classroom visits with stu­ dents. http7/www.geocities. com/orvillehickssite Dianne Hackworth returns to the High Country with her blend of Appalachian Tales, Musical Ballads, Multi-cul­ ture Folktales, and more. Hav­ ing grown up hearing Appa­ lachian Tales from her family members over in Tennessee, she comes to storytelling both naturally and through formal training having honed her skills with a Master's degree in Storytelling. As a veteran teller who travels throughout the United States to teach and entertain others about the marvels of stories, her stories ring with wit and wis­ dom that awaken and mes­ merize the listener's sense of wonder, always delighting and enchanting. Dianne uses storytelling not only as excit­ ing entertainment, but also as an educational method and a way of preserving and recounting the past. Through her exhilarating tales and teaching, she encourages ev­ eryone to participate in one of the world's oldest art forms. When listening to Dianne's tales you will realize imme­ diately why storytelling is once again becoming a popu­ lar form of art. The stories she tells create images in the mind, "better than TV" as a first grader once exclaimed! http://www.drurypub.com/ hackworth Jim May is an Emmy award-winning storyteller, author and educator. A teach­ er and community college counselor for fifteen years, he has been a professional free­ lance storyteller since 1985. A leader in the National Story­ telling Revival, he co-founded the Illinois Storytelling Festi­ val. Jimls book, The Farm On Nippersink Creek, recounting 150 years of his family^ life on the Illinois prairie, was se­ lected by The National Public Librarian Association as a best book. His children's book, The Boo Baby Girl.... is a fa­ vorite among children, teach­ ers and librarians. In the year 2000, Jim was inducted into the National Storytell- LOCK-IN GREAT RATES AND SAVE OVER S500 ForAYear' +$ ,i ' §£? 1^0* For A Year' There's never been a better time to connect to Mediacom. Call now and lock-in special pricing when you get both our Digital Two Star Pak with HBO* and Starz®, plus Mediacom Online""1. You'll get great rates on 2 of our most popular services for the next 12 months! • • • • • It's the total package! The best of cable, exciting new channels, along with the latest in home entertainment technology. 45 channels of commercial-free digital music. 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Art Classes at the Riverview Community Center sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Coun-. cil.The adult painting class included instruction in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media.Children and adults have enjoyed drawing, painting, fibers, and mosaics at both Fleetwood Community Center and Riverview Community Center. For more information please call 336* 846-ARTS. This program is funded by a Learning Audiences Grant from the North Carolina. Arts Council and is sponsored locally by the Ashe County Arts Council. . Quality Clothing Ladies Apparel m I I# V If \ \ J y Mf s* • • *1 *TT T \ TT T^k" fridnij, Suyust f T 7 " TBl 9 — Saturday, Sayant 27 Moke Room for Fall Merchandise! MOST as imits as MUCH 50% OFF! HBO* • upjosnf^ Surf faster...and safer with Mediacom Online high speed Internet service. • • • and other storytellers who can remember when. Maggie has entertained at 4-H competi­ tions, school talent shows, lo­ cal Tellabration, family gath-, erings and at churches. In February of this year, she was selected as the Torchbearer, for her age group at the Na­ tional Youth Stoiytelling Hall, of Fame competition spon­ sored by the National Story: telling Network of Jonesborough, TN. Earlier this month she went to Pigeon Forge, TN to participate in the "Telling America's Story" celebration. She was the high school win-, ner with her hero-story about Dr. Charles Drew. Maggie Lowe is happiest when she is making others laugh. nil Summer Items Must Go to Connect to over 150 channels with Digital Cable and HBO®& Starz® • and storytellers he listened to in his youth. For over thirty years Mike has been using stories to entertain, enlight­ en and inform people of all ages. From storytelling fes­ tivals and historical reenactments to the classroom, Mike has been using oral history to help people learn about themselves. Mike Lowe tells stories...not lies! These sto­ ries are all true...or should have been. 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( 'k*$»r * (Utfhy Alike 'Sirnrhrrmu-rftt IP Janet Bra.sbrar 'A raUvthitntpp' h ri Hamilton * W'litrlipip* ' Shirley I lampion " W IL J Spirit* IUH III Bessie c:lay "/ </.• >• ( Joyce .Mauer Lot* of folk* had lota of fun nod rawed lota of muney earlier this month tor AJiHE A Safe Hume tor Everyone All Tlial Jar* U at Jeflarwo Landing included a golf tournament (Ml Aug 5 and a musical evening with silent auction fur arUstpamUid chair* and other itenia (Ml Aug. 6 TV event rawed mure than $6,600 for (lie AAH E rfwAar house Organuer* wish to thank everyone who played a part in this evtmt, especially U*r spun sum. Aalie County Motor*, Club Car. Ridge at ChMtnut Hill. Century 21. Miller* Insurance, AF Bank. Pirst OfttiMB Bank. Yadkin Valley Bank, the Mountain Tune*, Blue Bulge Ekxtnc Metnbendup Corp., Regency IVopertiea. Blue Ridge Realty. Tiiuberime, Skylma'HkybeeC Jack Apple and Midielle Haialler Other spun aora induded l^pai Cola. Or hopper.Bamnger'e Distributors, KAK Stitch and Screen Martha A the Muudewtiigem. Jonathan Manas*. Trumea. Michael's 102 North. Kraaer'a Restaurant, River Houae Inn. libbyk Sltelton Vineyarda, RayLeo Vineyards, Childress Vineyards, ThyforMade, CIGNA IlealthCare. Unum-Provident, Jeflenun Landing (Ed and Linda Rcgrr»>. Creative Printers, Cranberry Woodworks Thanks to all the people involved Debbie Miller. MisU Hopkins. Donovan Murray, ton Hall Margie Shinkle. John Kbster, Murgan Klein. Pawn Roark. Heather Canter. Dee Craven. Dunne Hariees, Dean Spauthour. the girls who served as models Amanda Jordan. Katie Goodman. Brartdi Marlow. Margrrt Gardner, Kayla Kurches. Kiratm Hunt, and special thanks to Cabot Hamilton and the Jeflersun ftwt. (Parley Corona and the Mountain Tunes. Harold and Wanda harks, all those who provided auction items, and all the wonderful artists who pointed the chairs "Everyone had a wonderful time and we're looking forward to next year* said AngeJio Camhre. urgamaer "As much fun as it wa* it was very un|aortant as a hindnusrr for A&H E Thanks so much to the people who bought ilw chairs and other auction item* They ranged from locals to visitor* from out uf town who just I ward about tlw «ml and came and lanaght tickets* The 2006 calendars of the chair* are avail* able for purchase at Ana Maria * Gift Stup. River Rrnk (mllory, the Mountain Tunc*, the Aalie (bounty Chamber of CoOMnarc*. or call Angeha Camber at MA 6421 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com Tuesday's issue SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Volume 80, Issue 66 Man, 45, killed in motorcycle wreck by Jim Thompson Editor A Wednesday evening wreck in the Laurel section of Creston claimed the life of a 45-year-old man. Edward Charles Pruitt of Ashe County was driving west bound on NC 88 near Big Laurel Road on a 1986 Harley-Davidson motor­ cycle at about 8:10 p.m. Ac­ cording to the preliminary report filed with the N.C. Highway Patrol, his motor­ cycle was struck by an eastbound 1992 Volvo station wagon driven by Ezra Gar­ diner, 18, of Lansing. The preliminary report stated that the station wagon was left of the center line at the time of the accident. Pruitt was killed as a re­ sult of the accident. Details on his injuries were not available at press time. No charges had been filed in the case at press time. An investigation continues. Lightning strikes Husky football field by Jim Thompson Editor A single, extremely power­ ful lightning bolt struck the football field at Ashe County High School Tuesday eve­ ning at about 7:30 p.m. The bolt stunned shoppers at Wal-Mart—one of whom was lucky to escape serious inju­ ry or death. West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams was standing in line at a check­ out in Wal-Mart when there was a huge flash of light. "I thought someone had taken a picture," he said. "It was that bright. People in the store jumped and some screamed. Right after that was the loudest clap of thunder I've ever heard." The bolt had struck near the fence line on the visitor's side of the field, according to ACHS Athletic Director Marc Payne. "Football practice was over, but they would have been off the field anyway," Payne said. "At the first sign of lightning, we get off." The energy from the sin­ gle bolt raced through the ground in a variety of direc­ tions. Down in the Wal-Mart parking lot, it connected with the leg of an unidentified man, who was apparently in his 30s. "He told us he felt it in his foot and leg," Williams said. "He didn't want to go to the hospital and said he was okay." A crowd of Wal-Mart personnel and shoppers were with him, checking to see he was uninjured. At the high school, the surge of power "knocked out pole number four," Payne said. "We are going to have to do some rewiring there. It also knocked out power to the field house. That was fixed Wednesday morning." On Thursday morning, Payne and his staff were getting to check some other possible lightning damage, this to the soccer field. "We noticed some bulbs from the scoreboard laying on the ground yesterday, so we are going to check that today." Lightning can travel a considerable distance under­ ground, if it can find conduc­ tors. Laurel sought by Jim Thompson Editor The Ashe Sheriff's Office is seeking clues in a series of nighttime burglaries in the Laurel Springs/Crumpler area. "Burglaries in occupied* homes at night are rare in Ashe County," said Det. Wil­ liam Sands of the Sheriff's Office. "These are first de­ gree burglaries, which are Class D felonies, very seri­ ous offenses." On the night of Friday, Post photo by Linda Burchette Aug. 12 (or sometime early Ashe County Public Library Director Jim McQueen, from on Saturday) someone broke left, County Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Goodman and AF into a home on Bare Creek Bank Customer Service Representative Candi Miller sort Access Road. The incident, through the many donations of school supplies collected according to the home's at the library for the School Supplies Project. These items owner, took place between are being donated to the county schools for students who 7 p.m. and 4 a.m., when the need them. Miller started the project and got the volunteer owner was asleep. According initiative involved, and items were collected over the past to Sands, three handguns, two weeks and taken to the schools. Students who need jewelry, rare coins and a supplies can get them through their school guidance of­ wallet containing cash and fices. More than $4,500, $500 in gift certificates, and thou­ credit cards were stolen. sands of items were donated. Late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, a Laurel Springs resident awoke to discover a young male burglar in his home. After a brief encounter, in which the homeowner was uninjured, the suspect fled with the owner's wife's pocketbook and its contents. In addition to these two incidents, Sands said there was a report of a window broken at a home on J.E. Gentry Road over the week­ A number of craft and food face pdinting and other ac­ end. "There was no indi­ vendors have signed up for tivities especially for the chil­ cation of anything having the festival, and interested dren. Ideas and activities for been taken in this home," vendors can still sign up. The the children, and craft dem­ he said. fee is $10 for set up and 10 onstrations are welcome. "In both instances (in percent of the proceeds. Lo­ Something new this year which items were stolen), cal vendors selling fruits and for early birds is breakfast at entry is believed to have through unlocked the festival. Imagean Ham been vegetables can set up free. Festival-goers can enjoy is preparing breakfast items doors or windows," Sands handmade arts and crafts, such as biscuits and gravy, said. "To break into an oc­ barbecue chicken by the sausage and eggs beginning cupied dwelling at night is a felony, carrying a severe American Legion, hamburg­ around 8 a.m. Visitors can register (free) penalty, and is ra»*e." Sands ers and hotdogs by the fire department, funnel cakes, for door prizes. The grand urged all residents to lock their doors and windows. french fries, an apple but­ prize is two nights at Fair­ Anyone with information ter making demonstration, field Inn in Nashville, Tenn. regarding these burglaries games and hay rides. There with tickets to the Grand 01' should call the Sheriff's Of­ See /-arising, page 5A fice at 219-2600. will be inflated equipment, County rallies to help students Lansing gets ready for Greater LA Festival by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Many folks were disap­ pointed last year when the Greater L.A. Festival had to be cancelled in Lansing. Flooding had left the Ameri­ can Legion Memorial Ball Fields with standing water and booths could not be set up. Well, the same thing won't happen this year. No one knows about the rain, but organizers promise that if the weather is too wet for the ball fields, the festival will be moved indoors to the Lansing Volunteer Fire De­ partment building. That is, unless there's a hurricane on the premises. Whatever the weather, organizers and festival-go­ ers are hoping for the best as they prepare for the 8th Annual Greater L.A. Festi­ val on Saturday, Sept. 10. Sponsored by the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department and American Legion, the festival begins at 9 a.m. with a ceremony led by Ward Sex­ ton and the singing of the National Anthem by Tanya Hudler. The festival features mu­ sic, crafts, food, children's ac­ tivities and special door priz­ es. Music begins at 11 a.m. with bands and musicians playing about an hour each in the following order: gospel at 11 a.m., Lansing native Tom Gentry at noon, Ander­ son & Strickland at 1 p.m., Grayson Highlands Band at 2 p.m., Carolina Creek at 3 p.m. and Rock Bottom at 4 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a great day of bluegrass, old time, gospel and country mu­ sic. Regional Cooperative Extension leaders meet in county by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County leaders had the opportunity to showcase growth in West Jefferson and the county during a cluster meeting Monday as Coopera­ tive Extension members from Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes and Surry counties gathered at Jefferson Station to discuss economic development in Northwest North Carolina. The group of local leaders and visitors toured Jefferson Station and the downtown area, enjoyed a dinner ca­ tered by Smoky Mountain Barbecue, and shared com­ ments about their own com­ munities. With economic develop­ ment the "buzz word" on ev­ eryone's agenda, county gov­ ernments are more focused than ever on the economic needs of their citizens and businesses. Extension plays a role in this by working with community leaders to build economic development con­ cepts in order to implement sustainable opportunities for the area. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-^46-7165 By e-mail: adverti8ing@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com The Ashe County Center of Cooperative Extension has an advisory board whose mem­ bers all have a role in the local economy and discuss ways to grow and improve. The other counties have similar groups, and these members met this week to share their efforts. Ashe Extension Director Julie Landry hosted the event and welcomed the visitors to West Jefferson. She encour­ aged them to talk to each other and listen to what the others were saying about eco­ nomic development efforts in their own communities. Ashe County Manager Dan McMillan, former manager in Alleghany County, said he has worked closely with Ex­ tension as an economic devel­ opment partner in both coun­ ties. "The partnerships you develop are what is going to make local government what it is," he said, adding that Ex­ tension has been a great part­ ner making a huge difference in economic growth. McMillan introduced Ashe County Economic Develop­ ment Director Pat Mitchell who talked about the Kitchen Cabinet project at Family Central to provide a commer­ cial kitchen for the region, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, and tourism initiatives. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen gave the group an update on what the town has been accomplishing in revitalization and econom­ ic development. He described the Streetscape Charrette undertaken by college stu­ dents to spruce up the down­ town area and said some of the ideas can be implemented in conjunction with a stormwater management plan to improve drainage. McFadyen praised owner Tom Banks and his partner Roger Trivette for their ef­ forts with Jefferson Station. They took an abandoned furniture factory stretching over 12 acres (one fifth) of the downtown area and are turn­ ing it into a unique facility of residential, retail, office and meeting space. And Banks did this, he said, without ask­ ing for any incentives from See Extension, page 5A NASCAR star's father dies Harold Parsons, formerly of West Jefferson, and father of NASCAR driver and now commentator Benny Parsons, passed away Wednesday morning at Wilkes Senior Village. No further details were available at press time. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 1 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Stony Hill Church Cemetery in Wilkes County. The family will receive friends from 7:00- Post photo by Linda Burchette Extension leaders from Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes and Surry counties gathered at Jefferson Station Monday for a cluster meeting about regional economic development. They had the opportunity to tour the facility to see businesses and artwork. 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, at Boone Family Funeral Home. Artist to display at Todd General Store Annie Lee Smith of Graham will have her art­ work at Todd General Store on Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, from around 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smith started painting when she retired. Be­ fore retirement, she participated in many differ­ ent types of crafts including sewing, needlework, upholstery, flower gardening, flower arranging, and other crafts. Her painting started with fabric painting, and now includes oils, watercolors, and acrylics. The subjects are based on her travels around the U.S. (including Alaska) and to various parts of the world such as Europe, Hong Kong, China, Thai­ land, and Australia. Most of the flowers depicted in her works are flowers she grew in her own garden. For Smith, her paintings are a walk down memory lane. And she is always looking for more memories for her artwork. For information about artists visiting Todd General Store, call 877-1067. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Hot rod party coming on Thursday It was a true grit blast from the past! Mother Nature cooled things off with a couple of light sprinkles as the hot rodders took advantage of the cooler temps. I.C. Engines really come alive in a cooler, packed atmosphere. So Mother Nature threw us a curve and we took advantage of it and smacked a home run...Mickey Mantle style (New York Yankees), to the tune of '65 Classic and Hot Rod Vehicles and all of'um with unique paint jobs, character, power plants and personali­ ties. Those Hot Rods were ON FIRE! Off and on showers did not stop the show and party. Rods and customs and originals just kept pulling in. Things started off with a bang when eight late 20's-early 30's Model A Fords (coupes, sedans and pickups) pulled in early from the Winston-Salem area. This was the Model A Club from that area. Margaret "Smiley" Canter and her KOOL GANG with her Hot Rod Oldsmobile won the Early Bird Award being the first to arrive. Margaret is a very dedi­ cated rodder. She was sport­ ing a new candy maroon paint job. Stanley's Olds resembles a late 70's Nascar grand national racer, similar to Lennie Pond's gorgeous turquoise and white #54 1978 Olds, (Luna's color), as well as Buddy Baker's #27 (M.C. Anderson), Donnie Allison's #1 (Hoss Ellington...what a great guy!), Tighe Scott's #30 (Walter Ballard family-Scott's Fashions) and Cale Yarbrough's #11 Olds Rocket (Junior"Shine" Johnson). These Oldsmobile racers campaigned the '78Trail. Congratulations, Smiley! I want to thank Charles Weaver (undercover) and Michael Hale, the Goodyear Tire engineer, for all their hard work in helping me promote this Carnival Road Show. I had the opportunity to work a carnival when I was 10 at Airport Park, an amusement park, near the Catawba River on the Gastonia side near the airport. I kept the bumper cars shined up. All those sparks fly­ yy&W-S ,-tflBL Adorable PUPPY Male Lab mix 8 weeks old! Male Terrier mix 5 years old Butch Hirst, left, stands beside one of the unique machines at a Hot Rod party. On the right, the Acme Racing car is being driven by the "Rabbit". Notice the rocket on the car. ing above your head at night really was a mystery and a little spooky. Ill never forget the night the anteater spit on Dad, and then Vicky the ele­ phant got loose! She was in the woods by the Holman-Moody complex. You hot rodders know all about H/M... which was World Ford Racing headquar­ ters for 40 some years. Anyway, our hot rod carnival road show was jammed full of bright col­ ors, motor music to the spirit, laughing voices, friendly pats on the back, new friends, old friends, great chow and happy times to remember. The best-dressed 50's and 60's award went to Ms. Bobbie Jo Parlier and her wild purple 1934 Ford and also Ms. Mary Jane Ciraco and her metal flake silver 1986 Corvette. It was a tie! The poodle skirts, ponytails, saddle oxfords and pretty smiles were outta' site. Man, those gals can dance! The trick with the saddle oxfords is to paint a pair of $10 tennis shoes black and white. Slick trick. The Rebel's Nostalgia Award was well deserved and won by Joe Leonard and crew with their beautiful hot rod copperorange metal flake 1964 home built and engineered Dune Buggy! Hey, it was Surf City on the coast of South Carolina and California when they pulled in. Can you think of a more true grit rebel and free spirit than a surfer? Pull up "Surfer's Fuel Dragster Team" (Mike Skinner and Tom Sorokin) on the W.W.W. It's about a group of college gear heads in California in the late 60's who penny pinched and junk yarded together a nitro fueled dragster and outsmarted the high dollar dudes blow­ ing their doors off at the local strips, usually Half Moon Bay, Lions, and Irwindale. At times, down on dirty paper, those ole 354 and 392 Hemis would be held together with bandaids, chicken wire and 200 mph tape. Seen 'um one night remove a destroyed piston and rod, put hose clamps on the crank oil holes and run on seven! Can you dig that? Joe Lawrence is a mechanical engineer genius. You see them quite often at the drag strips. Freedom riders they are. On the open back­ woods, two-lane highways trav­ eling to Anywheresville, U.SA in search of a cow pasture drag strip. The Nostalgia Award was close, almost another tie. Michael Lemly got the nod in liis 1967 Buick Gran Sport. This may be the prettiest late model Buick ever built with a body style similar to the '67 Chevelle but with cute body differences. Voted best music choices at the Hot Rod Party were the Four Tops (great beach music), Journey, Everly Bros., and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (I Won't Back Down, Learnin' to Fly, Into the Great Wide Open, Free Fallin', Here Comes My Girl, Something in the Air, A U.F.O.). Promoter's Favorite (Butch Hirst) was a tie between a bright blue '63 Vi Ford Fastback and a way too cool 1930 shortened Ford A touring, on the ground with flames over candy cranberry. Mark Parsons of Deep Gap has the 63 Vi. Bo Sally and sweetheart own the baby '30 outta Jonesville. What a haul! The '30 has a 500 horsepower 351 Windsor. Talk about lopeing. Jonesville is good for Long Distance Award, over near Elkin. This is one really awesome couple. They drove through rain showers for two hours with no top, it's a roadster, with no problem and jammin' to Willie Nelson, the last American hero. Dedicated rodders they are, love you guys. This reunion was as hot as a late model sportsman main event 100 lapper at my home racetrack, Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney , South Carolina on a full moon. Whew! Our next hot rod party reunion is scheduled for Thursday, August 25,4 - 9 p.m. at Smoky Mountain BBQ in West Jefferson. Ever seen a lit­ tle '75 Triumph sports car with a 351Windsor leave so hard the front end comes off the ground two feet and the G forces and pressure blow the chrome tips off the exhaust headers? I saw it but I ain't saying where. Ever seen a little Chevy S-10 pickup with a Corvette engine leave so hard it goes everywhere but straight then proceeds to do a 360 trick at 20 MPH and pull out of it and keep headin' north? I saw it but I ain't saying where. One older gentleman came to hear me sing "Dixie" but my throat was sore from hollering and trying to round up my 10 wild boar that morning. My cats actually get along with 'um. Maybe next time, dude. Remember, Thursday, August 25, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Male Labrador 6 months old 6 months old Female Border Collie -2 years old Found in Crumpler 6 Male Domestic Short Hair Kittens About 1 year old Ashe Animal Control 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumpler, NC 982-4060 ESS sO y-jJCertified 488* cstf.com 2005 Ford Escape XLT 2005 Ford Mustang Coupe 2002 Ford Ranger Super Cab I 2002 Dodge Grand Carivan Sport 4x4. \uto. V 6. 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The pageant is an "Official Preliminary" to the "Princess of North Carolina" State Scholarship Pageant which is scheduled to be held in August 2006, in Goldsboro, NC. There will be nine age division winners crowned and two overall su­ preme winners crowned. Pageant Director, Lisa Os­ borne, is very excited about the upcoming event. Lisa states, "Last year's 1st An­ nual Princess of the High Country pageant was a huge success, and I am looking forward to this year's pag­ Baby News Church and Roten plan September wedding Roger and JoAnn Church of Lansing would like to announce the engagement and wedding plans of their daughter. Traci Leann Church, to Christopher Lee Roten. son of Carroll and Deactt Roten of Crcston. Traci is currently employed at High Country Home Health. Chris is currently employed at the Ashe County Sheriff's Department. The wedding date is September 24. 2005 at Greenes Chapel Baptist Church in Lansing. NC. Timberman to speak and the program at 10:30 a.m. with Barbara Timberman discussing watercolor washes. Rebecca and Henry Laws of North Wilkesboro announce the birth of a daughter, Kaylee Amber Laws, born July 30, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. She weighed five pounds and thirteen ounces. Siblings are one half sister, Jennifer Laws, and one half brother, Christopher Laws. Grandparents are Gail and Jerry Neaves of Jefferson, Shirley Neaves of Falls Creek and Ona Laws of Millers Creek. Lesley Hattey and Lester Pennington of Lansing an­ nounce the birth of a daugh­ ter, Lily Faye Pennington. She was born August 9,2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20 inches long. Tiffany B. and Justin Grubb of West Jefferson are L eant. It's going to be even better! We've added an allnew Ms. Division that is open to ladies 19-25 years of age who are married/sin­ gle with/without children. The new Queens will make public appearances and will be involved in many local volunteer/fundraising proj­ ects throughout their reign. There will be special enter­ tainment provided by last year's Queens and dancer's from local studios. Deadline to enter is Sep­ tember 3, 2005. For more information or for an appli­ cation, please contact Lisa Osborne, Pageant Director at 336-977-0909 or email Lisaoz@8kybest.com. The public is invited to at­ tend. Admission will be $5 at the door. No advance tickets will be sold. BEAVfeR CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMECOMING AND REVIVALt Sunday, August 28th - Wednesday, 31st DON FORESTER From Eden, North Carolina QUEST SPEAKER Special Music Each Night! pleased to announce the birth of a son, Jacob Austin Grubb, born August 10,2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20 Vfc inches long. Grandparents are Gary Blevins, Kathy Craven and Jeff and Sandy Grubb. A B Sunday 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Homecoming Lunch in Fellowship Hall Evening Services 7:00PM Creighton Beatty, Minister 336-846-3795 O Y Photo by B. Bumgardner Barbara Timberman Blue Ridge Art Clan an­ nounces the next meeting will be August 27 at the Ashe County Library conference room with the business meet­ ing beginning at 9:30 a.m. up to from River House benefit for Amy Hart River House will host a musical afternoon and eve­ ning, dinner and a silent auc­ tion to benefit Amy Hart on Sunday, Aug. 21. Through the end of last season, Amy had been the manager of River House for 12 years. She was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer early in 2005. She has under­ gone a long series of treat­ ments and major surgery is scheduled for the end of this month. Because the financial strain on Amy and her family has become increasingly chal­ lenging, her friends at River House and from throughout the region are banding to­ gether to help. The event will begin at 4 p.m. featuring many area musicians. A silent auction will include such offerings as: a week on Sanibel Island, Fla.; works of art; wines, din­ ners at Village Tavern, Old Salem Tavern, River House and other restaurants; River House accommodations; mas­ sage; coiffure; and more to be announced. A buffet dinner will be served. Tickets are $25 per person, including tax and gratuities, with beverages additional. In honor of Amy's 50th birthday, cake will be served at 8 p.m., followed by the silent auction results. Call River House at (336) 982-2109 for reservations. Those who would like to make a contribution of goods or services for the silent auc­ tion may contact River House. Anyone unable to attend but wishing to make a contribu­ tion (a birthday present to Amy) may send a check pay­ able to Amy Hart to her do River House, 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631. The weekly River House Sunday Salon series will re­ sume the following Sunday, Aug. 28. 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But the chills gener­ ated by that classic series are nothing compared to what this state's taxpayers should be feeling now that the General Assembly has finished the biennial budget. Consider this: the budget, as approved by the House and Senate, divides up anticipat­ ed revenues from a state-run lottery. The Senate, however, while approving this division has not voted for the lot­ tery—and Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight, DDare, has publicly said he lacks two votes to win pas­ sage. So that leaves a few programs out there waiting for money—if a couple of sen­ ators switch sides. Meanwhile, in a year where soaring health and fuel costs are battering the budget, our legislators managed to find plenty of cash for pork proj­ ects. These are usually lovely local projects, good enough in themselves, but the pork pro­ cess robs from Peter to put up Paul's visitor center. The pigs at the trough this year, of course, were Democrats, as they are the majority party. Note, for the record, that when the GOP ran the State House a few years ago, they were just as happy to gather pork for the folks back home. Since our legislators, Sen. Garwood and Rep.Wilson, are members of the "out" party, we got to subsidize things like Alleghany County's tea­ pot museum. Now this muse­ Member: N.C. Press Association um will house an internation­ ally famed collection of artis­ tic teapots and presumably attract tourists and art lov­ ers interested in such objects. That's all well and good, but the budget makes all North Carolinians chip in a total of $400,000 for this project. We can all thank Rep. James A. Harrell III, D-Surry, for this generous bit of pork for our neighbors. But all this pales and seems petty compared to the grand larceny perpetrated on the state by its legislature. We refer to the decision to hand the governor what is effectively a check for $170 million over two years to spend on teachers. Instead of putting this money where it belongs—in the budget of the schools, via the Department of Public Instruction—it is turned into porkzilla to ben­ efit the governor's reputa­ tion among educators. We suspect Gov. Mike has been reading those breathless articles about his presiden­ tial chances in the lowland newspapers, and is working to gather (read: buy) votes for a future primary. At any rate, this decision by the General Assembly to turn Easley into a one-man educational sys­ tem borders on the crimi­ nal and is against the public interest. If Public Instruction cannot figure out how to help teachers with an extra $170 million, housecleaning is needed badly. We assume they could—and would be shocked at what the Senate and House have done. We would be, that is, if we didn't know they were in Raleigh's budget "Twilight Zone." (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. 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Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4A FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 Protecting the land To the Editor: The editorial, "Asphalt Plants and Planning," (JP August 5, 2005) suggests a civilized way to address our community's need for paved roads and the necessary as­ phalt plants. While the logic employed addresses the lo­ cation of plants, it should go further and propose that, like paved roads, clean air and sustainable living conditions are also public goods which deserve public attention and action. Such action would de­ termine that our health, that of our children, and our envi­ ronment require that asphalt plants and other polluting industries be required to em­ ploy the most advanced tech­ nology to reduce polluting byproducts to the absolute minimum. The cost of pro­ duction would be increased, and the community would be required to pay more to have the desired public good. Sure­ ly this is a more equitable way to provide goods which we determine to be necessary to the health and benefit of the community than to push the harmful byproducts of the desired activity to the most vulnerable and weak areas of the community where the full cost of unrestrained pol­ lutions is borne by a few. This concept of public good seems to work pretty well in providing public support for fire protection; why not ap­ ply it to asphalt plants? Why not assume that good roads paved with asphalt produced by the cleanest technology are also worth paying for? Clyde Ingle Signs, signs everywhere To the Editor: I read with complete as­ tonishment the article on signs in Tuesday's (July 26) paper re: rigid enforcement of restrictions on the dinky church signs pictured, garage sales, etc. One of the signs was for the Churches of the Frescoes of which admittedly there are several. However, thousands of people come ev­ ery year to visit these works of art, which would appear to justify their existence. What about the disgusting display on 221 at the light? These billboards are truly egregious and cast a blight on not only the towns, but all of Ashe Co. as well. These mon­ strosities appeared while we were still living in Asheville, and had we not already in­ vested in several properties here, we would have consid­ ered moving elsewhere! Now we can enjoy them on a regu­ lar basis, rather than occa­ sionally. "They are on private prop­ erty," you say. What about the greater good? As for the advertisers, this shows a com­ plete absence of good taste and common sense, and we would not patronize them (in­ cluding downtown W. Jef.) if they were the only businesses in Ashe Co. The bed of yellow lilies only serves to emphasize the ugliness of this display. To my mind, there is all too much chin music about pre­ serving the pristine beauty of Ashe Co. and not enough action. Check out the trash backed up at the low-water crossing on Clifton Rd. after a heavy rain! How did that get in the river? On the posi­ tive side, are the flower beds planted by the ladies of the neighborhood at the inter­ section of George McMillan and Chestnut Hill Roads; we need a lot of this type of civic spirit! BUYOUT "BEOslNMUfcS Letters to the Editor Thanks, Lions! To the Editor: My wife and I would like to publicly thank the Ashe County Lions Club and those who attended the pancake breakfast this past summer, [which allowed our visually impaired son to attend 4-H Summer Parks and Camp Dogwood this summer.) He had a GREAT time this sum­ mer and even made new friends. He got his handsome­ ness and charm from me...his dad of course. To ALL those who planned, cooked and participated, we [the Kelleher family] hum­ bly and graciously say thank you! We are truly blessed to have such an organization as the Lions Club here in Ashe County. You are a blessing to us all! Damian, Beth and Mack Kelleher U.N. is beyond repair To the Editor: We applaud the sincere in­ tentions of Rep. Virginia Foxx for her well founded concerns about the United Nations and the "need for reforms." How­ ever, reforming something implies that it has worth and needs fixing. Unfortunately, the United Nations not only presents nothing of value for our nation, it poses a distinct and growing threat to U.S. in­ dependence. The United Nations ulti­ mate purpose has been from the very beginning to ensnare the nations of the world in an UN-dominated world govern­ ment. Yes, the UN reeks of corruption. Yes, UN "peace­ keepers" have performed criminal acts. And yes, the cost of U.S. taxpayers is dis­ proportionate and unfair. But these are not the most impor­ tant reasons why Congress should be reexamining our UN membership. America's leaders must not debate, let alone vote for, which measures are, needed to reform the United Na­ tions any more than a cancerstricken person should seek ways to reform his cancer. Likewise, the UN is a cancer that threatens our nation's very independence. The sound policy for Congress is to co-sponsor and enact H.R. 1146, the American Sover­ eignty Act of 2005, introduced by Congressman Ron Paul. Much to her credit, our Congresswoman Virginia Foxx is also one of the cosponsors of R.R. 1146. Not only has Rep. Foxx taken this William F. Bishop stand to "Get Us Out Of the Grassy Creek United Nations", she also voted against renewal of the World Trade Organization and was one of only 23 Re­ publicans who voted against the CAFTA trade agreement which passed by only one vote last month. These very courageous stands and votes are proof that we have a Congresswom­ an who puts principal and sovereignty above partisan politics. We all, regardless of our party preference, owe her our thanks and support for her action on these issues. Karen Nieto Jefferson Security and Israel To the Editor: The 9-11 Report revealed that the attack on the WTC and the Pentagon was to protest the presence of U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia and our support for Israel. Bin Laden pressed Mohammad to stage the attacks as early as mid-2000 after Ariel Sharon ' offended many Muslims by visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He tried to accelerate the operation again when he learned Sharon would be visiting the White House in June or July 2001. We removed our forces from Saudi Arabi, but to the chagrin of the majority of Americans, Israel is still supported with our extorted tax dollars. If our support of Israel makes us vulnerable for another attack, obviously it is not prudent to continue that support. Considering Rep. Foxx's passion for Israel, she is inviting Bin Laden to "bring um on!" Representative Virginia Foxx voted for HR3057, a bill that cuts hundreds of millions of dollars from foreign aid while increasing support for Israel. Rep. Foxx said, "I applaud this bill for increasing aid to Israel, which will help them in their security and counter-terror efforts." Two billion American tax dollars go to Jewish Charities (welfare) in this country annually. In the $82 billion supplemental bill to fund the war in Iraq, Congress prohibited the $200 million in aid to the Palestinians to go directly to the Palestinian Authority. Out of the $200 million, $50 million was earmarked for Israel for border crossings, $5 million to audit how the money is spent and $2 million for Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem to pay for Palestinian health care. Humiliating Palestinians is sport for Israel and many serving in Congress. The fiscal 2006 Foreign Ad bill contains about $3 billion in military and economic assistance for Israel, traditionally the largest single recipient of American foreign aid. Now Israel is seeking another $2.2 billion to help finance Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank. The U.S. provided some $3 billion to compensate Israel for damage caused by Saddam Hussein's missiles during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. I wonder if the sailors on the USS Liberty which experienced a terrorist attack by Israel in 1967 which killed 32 and wounded 170 received compensation??? In the 2003 $74.4 Billion 6-Month Supplemental Request, $28 billion was cut from Veteran's benefits over the next 10 years and in the same request gave $9 billion in economic and $1 billion dollars in military assistance to Israel. Israel received a total of approximately $15 billion in 2003 while our soldiers in Iraq were left vulnerable. Embarrassed Con­ gressional Republicans who had ignored warnings from Democrats for months had to scramble to repair a budget shortfall in veterans' medical care of $1.5 billion. Rep. Chris Smith lost his chairmanship of the Veterans Affairs Committee after he pushed too hard for veteran's benefits. Rep. Foxx voted to cut Medicaid by $10 billion over five years and added $106 billion in tax cuts for the rich. Senators Burr and Dole voted against a minimum wage increase which means the 2.5 million workers who make the $5.15 hourly federal minimum wage will have not seen a wage increase since 1997. North Carolinians are in dire need of jobs, education, health care, etc., all greatly diminished on Foxx's watch. North Carolinians need a representative who is pro America and has Americans' best interest at heart, not Israel's! AIPAC has more clout than North Carolinians! M. Delphia Block Express your views ' The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Poster sales to benefit MS victims Posters of artist Stephen Shoemaker's "9/11-01" origi­ nal drawing are now avail­ able, and all money raised from the sale of the posters will benefit a local woman who is dealing with the diag­ nosis of MS and who original­ ly headed up an effort to help the families of 9/11 victims. Retired New York City Firefighter Richard Kirrstetter of Ladder 17 and Ladder 33 said that Gina Jones of Jefferson was the organizer of the project that raised sev­ eral thousand dollars that went to scholarships and to the families of the 343 fire­ fighters who diedfln the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy. She also worked hard to raise funds for the donation of around $5,000 that was given to UNC-Chapel Hill Burn Cen­ ter. The project involved the sale of prints of "9/ll-01"by Shoemaker of three firefight­ ers raising a flag at Ground Zero. Kirrstetter immediately went to Ground Zero after 9/11 and spent two months working on the site. He said he lost 54 friends in that tragedy and then worked with Jones and Shoemaker in raising money for the fire­ fighters' families. Recently he was awarded with a cam­ paign medal for his participa­ tion in the 9/11 efforts. "I often go around and speak to groups and I do this to make people be aware of 9/11 and what happened to our country that day. I speak to scout groups, schools and church groups about what happened and how it must have been for the people there," Kirrstetter explained. "We shouldn't forget this - it needs to be like Pearl Harbor and we need to remember what happened." Kirrstetter said since so much money was raised with the efforts from the project that Jones was instrumental in heading up, now he feels as though it is very fitting that money from the 24x18 posters of the "9/11-01" draw­ ing should benefit her. "It's good that the pro­ ceeds of this now will go to a lady who was instrumental in starting this project. Gina f Post photo by Jim Thompson Wellington Ltd. of Loveland, Colo., is issuing a limited edition (10 only) commemora­ tive handgun honoring Ashe County. The Ruger revolver is plated in 24 carat gold, then laser engraved with scenes from the county, including the Virginia Creeper and the 1904 Courthouse. Wellington's Jim Combs is in town with the proof copy of the Ruger, and may be reached by calling 970-215-0677. A portion of the sale price will benefit the 1904 Courthouse Foundation, Combs said. limited edition handgun honors county Extension — continued from front page was diagnosed with MS and she and her friends are rais­ ing money for research and to help people afflicted with it. All of the proceeds will go to Gina and the MS Foundation," Kirrstetter explained. "To be thrown into this would be so hard. She is such a sweet­ heart, always wanting to do something for someone else. She is a beautiful human be­ ing who has been afflicted by MS and I feel at this point, it would be wonderful for Ashe County residents to do some­ thing for her." Stephen Shoemaker is the artist of. the popular drawing showing three firemen rais­ ing the American Flag over Ground Zero that has raised money for the various causes. He is also glad that money will be raised with this proj­ ect and given to Jones. "Gina was so gracious in giving of her time, efforts and money to the firefight­ ers' print for the Burn Center and for other charitable orga­ nizations. Now she's in need of help and she still doesn't think of herself and is still thinking of others who need help," Shoemaker said. "I think it's great to help Gina arid the MS organization. She was so gracious in her giv­ ing and I think it's time we do something for her and her organization. She is a classy lady who always thinks of others." MS is a chronic, unpre­ dictable neurological disease that affects the central ner­ vous system, according to the National MS Society website found at www.nationalmssociety.org. Most people with MS have a normal or nearnormal life expectancy. The majority of people with MS do not become severely dis­ abled. For more informa­ tion about the project, call Kirrstetter at 336-384-4485. Posters are $25 and avail­ able at Shoemaker's studio in downtown West Jefferson, through Kirrstetter, at the Jefferson Post and the Moun­ tain Times. Make checks pay­ able to Gina Jones. the town. In fact, said McFadyen, Banks asked what he could do for the town rather than what the town could do for him. Jefferson Station has also provided the first public restrooms in the downtown area a longtime need first on a pri­ ority list of locals and visitors - along with a growing public art display from both profes­ sional and amateur artists. The art display at Jeffer­ son Station has been a wel­ come addition to the town's cultural arts district featur­ ing a multitude of galleries, crafts and antique shops, res­ taurants displaying local art, murals and historic proper­ ties. McFadyen said the region needs to embrace tourism because it is becoming an im­ portant part of economic de­ velopment in the High Coun­ try. "Tourism won't replace industry or the residents who live here," he said, "but like it or not, it's here." SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 Theatre One |Red Eye! Theatre Two Dukes ol Hauard llGTEIl pi 1G1G1G1G OpE^ EJE]L 1G1EIG IG1S1G1C Lansing continued from front page Opry. Second prize is a pair of festival coordinator Shirley Henderson at 384-2351 or tickets to MerleFest in 2006. Farmer at 384-2907. Volun­ Dayna Brown at 384-3330 to The first winner drawn can teers are needed. Call Pat volunteer. choose which prize to accept. As a fundraiser, the Lan­ sing Volunteer Fire Depart­ COUNCIL ASHE COUNTY ment and American Legion are co-sponsoring sales of presents beautiful cotton throws made by Buffalo Creek Weavers featuring the old Lansing School. Throws are $50 each. Admission to the festival is $2 with children under 12 admitted free. Proceeds from admission and vendor fees go toward the festival, fire de­ partment and American Le­ gion. Donations are welcome AUGUST 27, 2005 • 7:30 PM to help with festival costs. Festival organizers are AUGUST 28, 2005 • 2:00 PM interested in purchasing ASHE CIVIC CENTER a large tent or borrowing ADULTS: $15 • STUDENTS: $5 smaller tents for people to Reserved seat tickets available by phone or at the Ashe sit under while enjoying the Arts Center. Call (336) 846-ARTS for more information music. 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All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective own­ ers. �PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 BACK TO THE BIBLE ELIGION R Church briefs exciting church in Ashe Coun­ Community Weekend ty, is pleased to announce the Youth Revival The Christian Unity As­ return of Dee Baxter, a truly sociation will host a weekend anointed Bible teacher, to Youth Revival, Saturday, Au­ Ashe County Friday, Saturday, gust 20 and Sunday, August a n d Sunday, A u g u s t 2 0 - 2 2 . Don't miss this outstand­ 21 at 6 p.m. nightly at the Bethel Baptist Church located ing, motivating speaker who two miles above Lansing on teaches from a Hebraic pro­ Hwy. 194. Evangelist will be spective concerning covenant Rev. Dwight Shepherd, pas­ and spiritual warfare. She will tor of Pleasant View Baptist also be teaching on prophesy Church. Youth of all ages and concerning Israel today and all interested adults are invit­ where we, the church, fit into ed. Special singing will be pro­ the end tjme plan of God con­ vided by youth of participating cerning Israel, Jerusalem, and churches. A time of fellowship the Jewish people. Faith Fellowship meets a t will be enjoyed following the services with snacks provided. the former West Jefferson El­ For any questions concern­ ementary School cafeteria in ing the event or request for downtown West Jefferson, be­ transportation, call Bill and hind Badger Funeral Home. Dee will be teaching on Fri­ Brenda Barr at 846-2160. day and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sunday morning at Friendship Baptist 10 a.m. There is no charge for Church Operation this seminar. In As Much For more information, call Community Ministry Pastor Elliott Osowitt at 877"In as much as you do it unto the least of these my chil­ 4480 or 977-3835. dren, you do so unto me." Homecoming and Revival —Matthew 25:40 at Friendship Baptist Church Beaver Creek will be performing their annu­ Christian Church al community outreach min­ This August 2 8 - 3 1 Don istry on Saturday, September 10. The ministry is to assist Forrester will be the guest anyone needing assistance speaker at the Beaver Creek in one of the following areas: Christian Church. He preached lawn work and clean-up, fire­ a week meeting about five wood cutting and splitting, years ago when Wayne Wil­ carpentry and household re­ liamson was the minister. Don lives in Eden, NC and pairs. There will also be a Free preaches for the Friendly Baked Goods G i v e -Away a t Christian Church in Martins­ Wal-Mart and a Free Car ville, Va. He is a wonderful Wash by F B C Youth G r o u p a t speaker as well as very knowl­ edgeable in the Word of God. Arby's in West Jefferson. Don will speak at the Home­ This a free service. Any­ coming service at 11 a.m. and one needing assistance in these areas is encouraged to 7 p.m. each evening Sunday contact Friendship Baptist through Wednesday nights. Church at 982-2080 or email All are invited and will enjoy this man of God bringing the at friendship@skybest.com. word. Our Homecoming din­ ner will be Sunday morning, Faith Fellowship August 28, following the wor­ welcomes speaker Faith Fellowship, a new and ship hour. Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Norris 246-2979 194 Orion Lane. Jefferson. NC Visil Wilh Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship II:00a.m. Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland & McNeil Sis • Jefferson <88 Wen - left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-/0: /5 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:JO a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:OOp.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. (West Jefferson Church of Christ) Look for our articles every 1st & 3rd Friday Church welcomes new music minister The members of Friendship Baptist Church are delighted to welcome Jeremy Kilgore as their new full-time minister of music. Jeremy and his wife, Heath­ er, along with their son, Curtis, come to us from Atlanta, Geor­ gia and will officially begin their ministry on Sunday morning, August 21,2005. Jeremy is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, Georgia and Southeastern Bap­ tist Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Heather, a certified eighth "Obey.. .That Form of Doctrine" In the great book of Romans, Paul wrote, "Know ye not. that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart thaj which was delivered you" (Romans 6:1617J. The word "form" Paul used in verse 17 has the ideas of a pattern. What then does it mean to "obey from the heart that form of doctrine"? Paul wrote in I Corinthians 15:1-4. that the facts of the Gospel consist of "...how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." We cannot obey a fact; however, we can believe a fact and we must obey those commandments, which God has given. Paul, earlier in the 6th chapter of Romans, gives the commandments, which are to be obeyed that are "that form of doctrine." Notice. Paul wrote, "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing • this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." Just as Christ was crucified (died), we too are to crucify the old man of sins, which is repentance (Luke 13:3); we are to be buried with Christ (Paul states we are buried with Him in baptism); and we, like Jesus, will be raised by the "glory of the Father" to "walk in newness of life" (compare U Corinthians 5:17). Notice Paul's words in Colossians 2:12, "Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen wilh him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead." To become a Christian. Jesus commanded that we must hear the Gospel (John 6:44-45); that we must believe that He is the Christ (John 8:24); that we must repent of our sins (Luke 13:3); that we must confess Him to others as the Christ (Matthew 10:32-33); and that we must be baptized in order to be saved (Mark 16:15-16). If you would like to know more about the commandments that are given in God's Word, which will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Him, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible, P.O. Box 117. West Jefferson, NC 28694. grade English teacher, is now a stay-at-home mom and supports Jeremy's ministry with her tre­ mendous gift as a pianist. Jeremy, a gifted guitarist and vocalist, is certain to be a bless­ ing to the ministry of Friendship Baptist. They are very excited about making Ashe County their new home. E I want to send my irtfelt thanks to all our friends and family Jor their , support during my recent isurgery; financially, prayers, visits or phone calls! I want to recognize especially myRivervien Community Center family and my church family at (Teak Valley 'Baptist. I had my surgery July 11 ! and 1 thank fjod for Ms Mealing Vouch. \ 1There just aren't words to describe how blessed I feel. May fjod bless each of you double/old lor your kindness, love and care. 'Darlene and'Bob Cornett and Jamily Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 1460 Hold Mni. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 11:00am Suiulav livening Worship • 7dJOpm Wednesday evening • 7:00pm Saturday Prayer Senice - 0:00pm Youth Minister: Rev. A ion Ambrose Church 877-J550 Parsonage 877-2042 if / GFFLL Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman IQ] Yes, am interested in a correspondence course by mail [ D Yes, am interested in an in-home Bible study i Name:_ Address:. City: State:. Phone:( Baldwin Community Church Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Old llwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Minister Creighton Beaity Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Sen ice 6:30 p.m. 495 Highway 194 South Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd (I mi. off Hwy 2211 SUN DAY Sunday School IO:OOAM Worship I l:OOAM and 6:00PM MONDAY -' Community Care 6:OOPM (Prayer A Outivu. hi WEDNESDAY Family Night 7:OOPM (Ml ages) (Missions Ministry. Van Ministry. 7cen Tune) "A Church focused - on faith, family A the future" 336-877-2801 "Clifton Baptist Church Cornerstone Fellowship Welcomes You!" Bamett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. 336-385-2074 Casual & Contemporary Satunlay Night 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Ml. Jefferson Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumplee NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join US for a joyful worship experience. Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC <336) 246-9512 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Sioulay • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00p.m Wednesday « Prayer Meeting Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.K Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Episcopalian) 201 South St futt off Eon Main), Jeffmon, NC Blue Ridge Worship Center Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 "Join us in worship to Christ" 221 Bamett St.. <Off Buck Mm Road) Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Chun h Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Friendship Baptist Church Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am & 6:00pm 891 Friendship Baptist Church RdJefTervin, NC Rev. David GrinneU • 982-2080 Sunday School • 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services - 9:45 a.m. Sunday livening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday livening Service - 7:00 p.m. We Invite you in join us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. St. Mary's Church (336)246-9642 kernnd Jtff Vogltr • Pastor West Jefferson Family Time Fellowship • 9:30AM 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Vmrxhip - 11:00AM Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Sunday Evening Worship • 6:00PM Phone - 982-3076 Wednesday Bible Study -7:00PM Nunerv ptoeidtd Jur :ll services 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries We would love to have you come worship with us. of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 \ Saturday Services: Bible School- 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • 11:15 AM Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Sunday Evening Worship 7:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" North Beaver Baptist Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Loves you and wants you Come us you are. you wilt be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship d Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 Smethport Independant Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Main <1 Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sal. Evening Mass • 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. WetJulay Mom. Muss • Call for limes and He blessed them" Like24:50 Friendly Grove Baptist Church Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Window Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 Worship at 11:00 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. lo fellowship wilh us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship • 11:00a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Smethport United Methodist Church Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office WR«, Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Seiyices 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00p.m. Missions Building by Faith Pwnusc 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 9:00 AM -Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Welcome Home Baptist Church Office Phone Lonnitjonts • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Kvmings(2nd & 4thl • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services • Sunday • 6:00PM Van Transportation Available Pastor Home: 336-384-318* • Cell: 336-977-1009 fo list pit localchurch on this page, call 336M-7M Comer of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 -Hut HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY, INC. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-962-9021 * Connnenal Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Heated Down Drift Spray Booth * * Member of the "Wt Care Program" using Safety-Kleen Environmental Service * BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP MOUNTAIN Aire Stt'akJtouse ^"^0^ Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 J O N E S Super Muffler 'Specializing In Exhaust 8 Other Under Car Parts' • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Mon-Fri 6-5 921 S Jadaraon An Wear Jalteraon 336-246-2128 WlDXEH ('OXSTItrOTIOX Commercial and Residential P() Box 972 • Went Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood Seafood & Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP Sy&l 502 Jefferson Ave. ^ 336-246-8806 ® C^ffpCHBVFfOLBT I BILL HART COXSTRl'dTlON Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling StTrackhoe Work Home: 336-246-HART (4278) 336-846-7025 NC Inspections ATF Service Minor Repairs Kwik Lube, Inc. 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Kubota , Dnc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC LHI LLLL BRITTHAVEN EtcherSt. A4V[LKESBOJ 336^57-9261 Britthaven is an EOE �FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7A COMMUNITY NEWS Todd horror fiction author's fourth novel published by Jim Thompson Editor In the old cartoons, "mildmannered reporter" Clark Kent would disappear into a handy phone booth and emerge as Superman. The transformation is somewhat less dramatic when"mild-mannered report­ er" Scott Nicholson settles in at his computer in Todd, but he does change from local journalist into an interna­ tionally-known writer of hor­ ror fiction. This month, Nicholson's fourth book, "The Home," was published by Pinnacle Books. The book, like its prede­ cessors—"The Red Church" (2002), "The Harvest (2003) and "The Manor" (2004)—is set in northwestern North Carolina. "My fiction is set in the High Country," he said. The 1999 deatK of a young boy in an Avery County chil­ dren's home inspired this lat­ est work. But the story is not about that death, but of Wendover Home, a dark sanctu­ ary gone terribly wrong. Into that place comes 12year-old Freeman Mills, a troubled adolescent with two secrets in his past, which then explode into the pres­ ent. The result is a terrifying, imaginative trip into the hu­ man mind. Nicholson's earlier books have looked at the dark side of spirituality gone wrong— such as the demonic preacher of "The Red Church"—but the home focuses on science and psychiatry gone astray. Like many authors, Nichol­ son's present success reflects long hours of hard work—and plenty of rejection. He had 105 rejections before selling his first story, and over 400 before seeing his first novel in print. "I wrote a lot, and would SCOTT" NICHOLSON man, Ira Levin, John Stein­ beck, Shirley Jackson, Dr. Seuss, H.G. Wells, Ray Brad­ bury and Mark Twain." He is quick to add, however, that "my grandmother's storytell­ ing is as much an influence on me as modern fiction." The success of his first books has earned the author Re g a l c i n e m a s * Pass / Discount Ticket Restrictions Apply REGAL 7 210 New Market St Center 828-262-3800 MO-FANDANGO 254* 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN (R) • ID REO'D DIG (130 450)735 955 THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (PG-13) DIG (1250 420) 720 1000 Scott Nicholson stick things in the mail," he recalled. "I had four nov­ els written before I sold the first one." That one, "The Red Church," was actually the fourth book he had written. "I have a book every year," he said. "That is how you build a name." When you write—as a journalist—in your day job, it is challenging to also write creatively as a novelist. "I try to get in time in the morn­ ing and the night," Nicholson said. "My goal is to write two pages a day. But then there is the 'business' part of writing, including promotion." He has found that, like with business, persistence is a key. So far, Nicholson has not broken into movies, but there is growing interest. "A direc­ tor is looking at my books," he said, "and there have been MARCH OF THE PENGUINS (G) DIG film companies take an inter­ est in them." While drawing on this re­ gion for a setting, Nicholson's inspiration as a writer of hor­ ror fiction comes from diverse sources. He lists his favorite authors as "William Gold- Are you missing the benefits and fun of Heritage 50 Checking? • • • • Competitive Tiered Interest Rates! Free Checks! Free Standard Safe Deposit Box!** No Minimum Balance Requirement! (110 440) 730 1010 RED EYE (PG-13) DtO a contract for several more. Next up, and scheduled for release in 2006, is "The Farm." "Next year's novel is set in a fictional Todd," he said. Copies of "The Home" and Nicholson's other novels are available at or through lo­ cal and chain bookstores throughout the region. 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ASS THE SAME? R uses to get the air.The other mouthpiece is called the alternate air source or octopus.The octopus is used only if the second stage quits working or another diver needs air.The regulator also has gauges attached to it that show the depth and air supply of the diver. The remaining hose on the regulator is attached to the buoyancy compensator or BC.This jacket fills with air from the tank so that the diver can float on the surface or stay at a desired depth. The diver also has a weight belt to help the diver sink to the desired depth. Divers usually wear exposure suite.There are 2 types of suits, wet suits and dry suits. Wet suits are used in most diving.They are madeof a foam fabric called neoprene. Dry suits require taking special classes to use and are generally used for cold weather diving. Next, the diver U B A C U N B A R P S R O F R C N C O R L K 1 A O 1 M K A F J E R N O E R F X C A G B L 1 B c O L R Q S P U N O T L H Z A D T S A W E 0 L D U R N M KTAN c V the picture that describes the word. S 1 To scuba dive you need several pieces of equipment. Since breathing isthe most important part of scuba diving, we will start there. The main piece of the breathing equipment is called •?(S 6UIW BUI 9ir US'I IUOUOG BUI f l|W| doi BUi JBMBUV the regulator. It has several functions. The first stage is directly attached to the air tank and controls the flow of air to the second stage which is a mouthpiece the diver Unscramble the words and then draw aline to A D Scuba diving as we know it today was the idea of Jacques Cousteau.Together with a French engineer, he designed the first self-contained underwater breathing apparatus or SCUBA system. Prior to this, people who wanted to stay underwater longer than they could hold their breath, wereforced to use diving bells, which were not only confining, but very often dangerous as well. A s K Y S B K FINS SCUBA CORAL FISH SNORKEL DIVING MASH TANK How many words can you spell with SCUBA DIVING SAKM needs a mask so that he or she can see underwater. Attached to the mask is a snorkel, which is a long plastic tube that helps the diver breathe at the surface without taking the head out of the water. Finally, the diver has tins. Fins help the diver swim much faster without a lot of work. LEKORNS What did the ©cean Scuba diving can be done in any body of water, not just say to the shere? in the ocean. Rivers, lakes, and fresh water springs are Nothing, it just waved? other places that people scuba dive. However, the ocean is generally clearer and you can see more there.What kinds of things will you see in the ocean? Fish, of course, but there is a vast array of sea creatures known as coral. It takes many years for coral to grow. It usually grows on rocks, sunken ships, or any other stationery object it can stick to. Coral is very beautiful. It comes in all shapes, sizes, and in brilliant colors. Scuba diving is a safe and enjoyable sport. One thing that makes it fun is the use of the buddy system. No scuba diver ever dives alone.The diver s buddy is always there. If you are interested in scuba diving you can contact your local dive shop about classes, but you must be at least 12 years old. OCEAN BUDDY SFNI 13MHONS 'NSVH SNIJ NNVl sjbmsuv \ Can yen liclp ilic diver* get buck (« the beat? 1 n i The Diver's Flag This flag means 'Diver Down* or that there are scuba divers in the water. 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NC 336-246-2501 828-264-0439 • Toll Free 1-800-452-0343 BEB|Bdygujjy^- Fri - 8am - 5r rso Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY EVENTS Ashe Baptist Association meets Friday and Saturday School Lunch Menu August 22 - 26 Monday: Chicken fries, new potatoes, buttered broccoli, roll, peaches, milk Tuesday: Bar-B-Que on bun, cole slaw, potato logs, green beans, ice cream, milk Wednesday: Pizza, tossed salad, fruit, cookie, milk Thursday: Cheeseburger on bun, lettuce and tomato, onion and pickles, onion rings, cantaloupe, milk Friday: Chicken fajita on pita bread, lettuce and tomato, stir fry veg. w/ rice, straw/banana cup, milk Friday, August 19 10 a.m.: Dee Baxter, Bible teacher and national speaker at women and Jewish conferences and ASU graduate, will be speaking at Bald Mountain Baptist Church on "Amos", one of the minor prophets. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 877-1550. 10 a.m.: Friday Forest Fun Bring the family out for a morning of natural fun. Meet at the picnic shelter on Mt. Jefferson and a ranger will offer a variety of hands on learning experiences. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 11:30 a.m.: Diabetes Education Classes will be held at Mt. Hearts Wellness Center. The program will provide basic information for diabetics and tools for successful diabetes management. Call 846-0744 to attend. 7:30 p.m.: Bats: Creatures of the Night Join a park ranger at the Community Building, US Hwy 221 Access of New River State Park for myths and facts about bats. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Early Bird Preview of Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Entry fee is $5. 12 noon - 8 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be Building in Glendale Springs. 9 a.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association will be held with Beaver Creek Baptist Church. There will be speakers and- special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public. This year's theme is "Come follow me and 1 will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. p.m.: Mountain Music Jamboree presents Whitetop Mountain Band. Buffet begins 7 at 6:30. Call 246-2900 for more information. 8:30 p.m.: Using Your Night Senses Meet a park ranger at Wagoner Road Access New River State Park and explore your senses in the dark. Sunday, August 21 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay for Life yard sale on Radio Hill (Furches Evergreen Building). Everything must go...nothing over a dollar, bargains galore! 8 a.m.: 16th Annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Race will be held. A ride map, cue sheet, 2004 results and on­ line registration are available at www.ashecivic.com. For more information visit the website or call Ashe Arts Center at 336.846.ARTS. 8 a.m.: A Safe Sitters Workshop will be held for 1113 year old youth who care for children. Call 846-0781 for more information. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market for Hospice will be held at John Luke Memorial 12 p.m.: Descendants of Crowford Elliott Family Reunion will be held at Rich Hill Baptist Church following the decoration at the Brown Cemetery which begins at 10:30 a.m. Decoration at the Johnson Family Cemetery You are held at FaithBridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock. Families all over the High Country are invited to start the school year and kick off your fall with fun booths, games and prizes, all' absolutely free. For more information, please call 828-297-4147. invited to come anytime that day to show your respect. The cemetery is located at the Hartsog Farm on Hwy 88 West in Creston. Everyone is welcome. Donations for the upkeep and to help fund the expansion of the cemetery which was done last year can be made to Mrs. Mildred Graybeal, Box 2550 Big Laurel Road, Creston, NC 28615. 12 p.m.: McCoy Family Reunion will be held at 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Lost Provinces Shape Note Singers will host a singing or more information please call 336-982-2587. crafters for local festival. For information call 384-4447 and ask for Janet. This will be a day of fun, music and good food. 12 noon: Perry Family Reunion will be held at White Oak Community Center with food served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish. 1:30 Registration for Open Shoot sponsored by Ashe County Shotgun Sports Club. The event will be held at Ashe County Wildlife property at Nathan's Creek with $5 entry fee per event. Shooting begins at 2 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase. For more information call 8772262, 877-2530 or 846-7405. 2 p.m.: Hummingbirds and Butterflies Join a park ranger at Wagoner Road Access New River State Park to learn how to attract these creatures in your yard and garden. 3 p.m.: Wildflower Hike Join a park ranger on Mt. Jefferson and explore the wildflowers on the Summit and Rhododendron trails. Meet at the picnic shelter and remember to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Riverview Community Center. Lunch will be served. Plan to gather around 11:30 a.m. Those who are able are encouraged to bring a covered dish. Drinks, ice, plates and utensils will be provided. If you have questions, call Sharyn at 336-385-1565. will meet in new auditorium at Watauga Medical Center. Call Kathryn Pennell at 336-8771154 or Shelby Duane at 828495-9371. (Note time change for summer). 4 p.m.: Bug Safari Meet a park ranger at Wagoner Road Access and turn over old logs to see what lives under them. You will also learn how bugs are beneficial to our environment and there will be crafts for the children. 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West continued on page 10A Wagoner Baptist Church. Singers will be Buford and Linda Wilson. The morning message will be brought by Rev. Everett Little. Lunch will be served following the services. Rev. Steve Viers and congregation invite everyone to attend. Glendale Springs. Road in Creston. Conley Mortgage A S S O C I A T E S Since 1991 <0ur philosophy "Customer for Cife" will be at Warrensville Baptist Wilkesboro Harley Owners Group 2 p.m.: Annual Decoration at the Mash Family Cemetery at About Henry Lasesne, M.D. to speak at the library. His presentation will be on colon changes and geriatrics. The public is invited. 12 noon: Bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held 2 p.m.: Benefit Dinner for Don L. Surber will be held at 10 a.m.: Homecoming Services will be held at 11 a.m.: Decoration and Homecoming at Lewis and Sturgill Cemetery on Round 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will have popular, Tuesday, August 23 Mt. Rogers Firehall. Proceeds will help pay medical expenses. Menu will include baked ham and beef w/gravy. Beverages will be served. Everyone please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Donations will be accepted. For more information call 276-388-3177. in Lansing featuring the Born Again Singers. For more information call Joe at 3843457. Wednesday, August 24 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Perry Family Cemetery on and dinner on the grounds at the Ashe Arts Center. Sharon Kellam, instructor, will conduct a mini singing school in the morning of the event and singing will continue in the afternoon. Loaner books will be available and books and CDs for sale. Dinner will be free with donations welcome. 11 a.m.: Singing at Peace Haven Community Church Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is required. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. For more info call 846-9068. 2:30 p.m.: High Country Post Polio Support Group Tucker Road in Lansing with speaker David Lyalls. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Riverview Lions Club is looking for local 2 p.m.: Annual Meeting for the Ashe Baptist Association Saturday, August 20 Carolina native as he relives the last days of Tom Dooley, a North Carolina legend. Meet at the Mt. Jefferson Park picnic shelter. The program is free and open to the public. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Community Children's Festival will be held at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. will be held with Phoenix Baptist Church. There will be speakers and special singing. All messengers, pastors and friends of the Association are invited to attend. This meeting is open to the public.This year's theme is "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men" from Matthew 4:19. Covered dish lunch will follow. 11 a.m.: Join a western North Annual Moonshine Ride & Poker Run Saturday, August 27 Ride will begin and end at Crossroads Harley-Davids on 5:00 pm Registration & Meal Ride leaves at 6:00 pin 2 p.m.: Underwater Tour in the New River Join a park SI5 Single — $20 Couple ranger to collect aquatic insects, identify them and use them to help determine water quality. You must wear closed water shoes and be prepared to get wet. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions Best Hand & Worst Hand Cash Prizes Remaining Proceeds go to Make a Wish Foundation Everyone Welcome! Rain Info Call 336-667-1003 x464 Charleston Forge OUTLET Furnishings and Accessories for the Home. 1 1earth ;ind Patio Beds, Bursiools, Dining Tables. 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Chamber music features musicians from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing violin, viola, cello and piano music. Saturday, August 27 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay for Life yard sale on Radio Hill (Furches Evergreen Building). Everything must go...nothing over a dollar, bargains galore! 10 a.m.: Wildflower Hike Join a park ranger on Mt. Jefferson and explore the wildflowers on the Summit and Rhododendron trails. Meet at the picnic shelter and remember to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 20th Annual Wiles Reunion will be held at Ashe Park. All descendants of John and Elizabeth Wilcox Wiles, family and friends, are invited to come. Please bring a covered dish. 11 a.m. - until: Elliott Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville. Please bring a covered dish. Utensils, coffee and tea will be furnished. 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winner's Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beet, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Please get your reservation in early so that the restaurant knows how many to prepare for by August 10. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or Call (336) 982-9543. 7 p.m.: Benefit free and open to the public. 7 p.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will have a special Church. Singing singing with the Bluff Mountain singers. Boys and other Pastor, Rev. Chris Cox and the congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m.: Hayes Family will be at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to enjoy this special night of music. 7 p.m.: Laurel Springs Baptist Church on Hwy 18 S will have a gospel singing. The featured group will be the Elliott Brothers and Glenda. Refreshments will be served. Pastor Dana Hines and the congregation invite everyone to come. Saturday, September 3 11 a.m.: Liberty Baptist Church Youth Group will be having a Chicken BBQ fund raiser in the Ashe Cleaners parking lot. Call Tina Jones at 246-9696 for more information. Sunday, September 4 5 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of '57 will have their annual reunion picnic at West Jefferson Town Park Picnic Shelter. A catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. for $8 per person. Friday, September 9 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. for Creative Society Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corraf Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in foursessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of thelate Rev. Saturday, Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, September 10 9 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy today and forever that all Care Center's 10th Annual things are possible by only Also, his ministry Walk for Life will be held at believing. First Assembly of God on Faw- is forerunning the Second Roland Road in Jefferson. Coming of Christ, as John the Call 846-4100 for more, Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival Branham preached the Seven at Lansing American Legion Church Ages and Revelation of Ballpark needs craft, antique or the Seven Seals that revealed collectable vendors or anyone mysteries contained in the who is interested in doing book of Revelation. You may demonstrations or children's write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box activities or with help or ideas 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. of Domestic to improve the festival. Please Survivors call Shirley Farmer 336-384- Violence meet in a confidential 2907, Dayna Brown 336-384- setting on the 2nd and 4th 3330, or Sylvia Spencer 336- Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is 384-3129. offered for women and their Monday, children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments September 12 are served. There is no charge 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the to attend. Please call A Safe members' homes and will Home for Everyone at 982include a tour of their gardens. 8851 for more details. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is' open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 2460781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. (Blue Ridge BROC Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wednesday, - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday continued on page 11A monthly meeting on the third Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday the Ashe Civic Center in West for Middle School night from 4 Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope -10 p.m. throughout the school and the Sanders family will year. High School nights, will share songs, stories and more. be Friday and Saturday from Admission is $8 for adults 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center and $5 for students. For more is open to all teenagers in who 7:30 p.m.: Emlle Pandolfi in information call the Ashe Arts attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or concert at Ashe Civic Center. Center at 336-846-ARTS. recognized education program. He is a world famous pianist Tuesday, Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, playing all your favorites. 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC Admission is $15 for adults; $5 September 13 for students. 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: online at www.asheonline.com/ Informational meeting at education/youthcouncil.htm for Doug Parsons, who had surgery, will be held at Apple Grove Baptist Church, 553 Ripshin Rd., Lansing. For more information, contact PamTaylor at 384-4212. Sunday, August 28 Decoration at Roans Creek Cemetery Everyone is invited. Donations for upkeep of the cemetary will be appreciated. 10:30 a.m.: Volney Baptist Church will have a Ashe County High School for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Ongoing Events Associational Choir will be homecoming. Lunch will be meeting on Monday evenings served following the morning at Bald Mountain Baptist service. Everyone is invited to Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. come and enjoy the fellowship If you like to sing come for and blessings from the Lord. a rewarding time singing for Pastor Douglas Halsey gives God. Brother David Phillips is you a special invitation. For leading the choir and there more information call him at will be opportunities to sing 276-579-2833. at different churches. You do 11 a.m.: Don Forrester will not have to be a member of be guest speaker at Beaver an Ashe Baptist Church to Creek Christian Church at the participate. Homecoming service and at Episcopal Parish of the Holy 7 p.m. each evening through Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Wednesday, August 31. 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is concert at Ashe Civic Center. celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 He is a world famous pianist a.m.; coffee hour immediately playing all your favorites. follows the service. For further Admission is $15 for adults; $5 information, call the church office, 982-3076. for students. 3 - 5 p . m . : M u s i c o n t h e Blue Ridge Smockers is a Mountains Celebrate new chapter that has just been Southern Appalachian music formed and are members of with local musicians as they the Smocking Arts Guild of play traditional, old time and America (SAGA). Meetings bluegrass. All musicians are at 10 a.m., the first are welcome, so bring your Tuesday of every month at instrument and join in or bring Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, a chair and enjoy the view and Gateway Shopping Center in entertainment. Participants Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 will meet at Mt. Jefferson Park for more information. Anyone Picnic Shelter. All programs are interested is welcome to join, Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mall classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. 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See participating Honda dealers for complete listing of products eligible lor Bonus Bucks Bonus Bucks can only be used for purchases al the dealership and must be redeemed on the date of purchase Otter has no cash value and is not transferable. Customers may apply certificate to parts, accessories, riding gear or other purchases and are responsible for related sales tax. Check with participating Honda dealers for complete details. Offers good 8/13/05 to 8/31/05. CRF* and Honda Card" are trademarks o! Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2005 American Honda Motor Co Inc (8/05) �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 PAGE 11A COMMUNITY EVENTS continued from page 11A mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 . 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston at 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Appalachian NewsWatch A news and current events discussion group will be showing the Alex Jones documentary film "9-11 The Road to Tyranny" daily between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to anyone interested in the truth about Sept. 11, Oklahoma City in 1995, the Patriot Act and much more! For more info, contact "Dave" @336-877-2390. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Executive Ball to host Board of Education The Riverview Community Center is planning its third annual Executive Ball to be held at Riverview Community Center, 11719 Highway 88 West, Creston, NC, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2005. This is the society ball of the year. This year the executives of the Ashe County Board of Education will be honored. This will be a gala affair of dining and dancing along with entertainment. The dinner will be a five-course meal consisting of roast beef, pork loin, vegetables, salad, desserts and beverages, all provided by the renowned caterer, Bryce Cook. The Riverview Community Center serves the people of Ashe County and its surrounding areas through many activities including thrift shops, Thursday luncheon, GED classes, Friday night entertainment, various health screenings . and entertainment programs promoted by the Center. In addition, you will find the Riverview Lions Club, Learning Center (computer classes), music studio, community barber shop, Folk Art Gallery, Riverview Endowment Fund, Consignment Shop, Riverview Red Hatters, Restaurant (Smoke'n Tote), Bible classes, Mobile Pharmacy, rentals, gym (especially for the youth) and much more. Independent organizations also use space made available by the Center. The Executive Ball is a RSVP affair. All are invited to come out on October 22 and enjoy an evening of fun and celebration for the Board of Education. All tickets are $25. Please make your reservations early by contacting Greg Carroll at 336-385-1656 or email jola@skybest.com. You may also call the Center at 336-385-9812 or any director of the Center. All proceeds will go to the Riverview Community Center for the continued development of the Center and its programs. Art submissions invited for 2006 Wine Festival The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of the 2006 Blue Ridge Wine Festival Art Competition. All interested artists are invited to submit original artwork for next year's fes­ tival, slated for April 6-8. The 2006 Festival will incor­ porate activities through­ out the weekend showcas­ ing wines influenced by the Blue Ridge Mountains, local and national celebrity chefs, and food and wine dinners at Blowing Rock's own high­ ly rated restaurants. "There are no restrictions on the submissions," says Charles Hardin, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. "However, we would obviously like to see something that incorpo­ rates the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a tie-in to food and wine. This area is known world wide for its unspoiled beauty and we are really looking for­ ward to seeing what people come up with this year." Please contact the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851 or 800-295-7851 to request an Artwork Submission Form. Artwork should be submitted no later than October 1, 2005. To learn more about the 2006 Blue Ridge Wine Festival or to download an application, visit the website at www. blueridgewinefestival.com The Bernice Hayi Estate Glassware Sept 2nd &3 rd 8:00 am 'til 4:00 pm State park volunteer is recognized Earlier this month, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area was pleased to recognize the dedication and efforts of park volun­ teer Derick Poindexter. Mr. Poindexter has been con­ ducting a scientific botani­ cal survey within the park. His goal is to identify every type of plant that lives in the designated park boundary. His project is a monumen­ tal undertaking that leads him into the park's most rugged landscapes. Derick is responsible for identi­ fying each plant species and documenting all of his fin­ dings. When his project is Derick Poindexter (right) receives letter of recognition fron completed the data will be Park Ranger Tom Randolph (left). entered into the State Park Natural Resource Inventory Database or NRID. This database is available to the public at: www.ncsparks. net Mr. Poindedexter has so far volunteered over 200 hours at Mount Jefferson and has received a letter of appreciation and two weeks EEKEND PECIAL of free camping in North Carolina State Parks. He will continue to be wor­ king on the mountain as he works toward his Masters degree from Appalachian State University. The park continues to need more volunteers with a variety of projects. Volunteers are Tuesday & Wednesday Night eligible to receive 7 days Senior Citizens receive 25% off of free camping in any NC state park for 100 hours of work. 1992 Hwy 16 North Contact: Tom Randolph Crumpler, NC 28617 at the park office (336) 246336-982-7090 9653 for more information. "TkcSoyonj Cktj QtstmraKt W S Chicken Parmigana with Salad & Garlic Bread $7.25 Each Mark of Eden Institute of Cosmetic Arts Are you looking for an independent career opportunity? Do you enjoy working with a wide range of people? Do you like helping people feel better about themselves? If you answered yes to these questions, then a career in cosmetology may be exactly what you are looking for. For students in Ashe and surrounding counties. Wilkes Community College and the Mark of Eden Institute of Cosmetic Arts offers an economical alternative for pursuing a career in this growing field. Since its opening 18 months ago, Mark of Eden has seen a number of its graduates begin their own businesses, work as independent contractors for existing salons, or work for salons in the area. "Our graduates have taking advantage of their training to do a wide variety of tasks," said Tera Shaw. * director of the Mark of Eden. "The field is wide open and Located 3 miles past Ashelawn Funeral Home on 22 lN., Then turn right onto Nathans Creek School Road. Go 1 mile to House #1110. Signs will be posted. growing in the High Country." Most students enroll in the full 1500-hour program, learning not only hair cutting techniques, but also developing skills in recognizing and solving typical hair care problems. They also gain skills in nail technology and skin care. Students spend time in the classroom learning about the issues in the field, and then they practice on mannequins. After 300 hours in training, students may begin working on live models, offering services to family, friends, and the com­ munity. For those interested in nail technology or skin care alone, shorter term ANTIQUE GLASSWARE, AMBER, COBALT BLUE, DEPRESSION GLASS, CANISTER SETS, TEAPOTS, HENS ON A NEST, CARNIVAL, MILKGLASS, HOBNAIL, FENTON, IRIDESCENT, GLASS SLIPPERS, BELLS, BASKETS, TEA SETS, SHOT GLASSES, PAPER WEIGHTS, NOVELTIES & MORE! courses are also available. Our students often enjoy the Independence that a career In cosmetology can offer," Shaw said. "They sometimes come to class because they have always enjoyed fixing their friends' hair or make-up, but they soon discover that this Is a challenging and exciting field with many, many opportunities. As Instructors, our biggest thrill is seeing people succeed in ways they couldn't have previously imagined. ' In addition to basic cosmetology skills, students are also exposed to the business skills necessary to be successful in the field. Client relations, schedul­ ing. bookkeeping, and more are part of the comprehensive program. These skills are crucial for students looking to begin their own business. Through its affiliation with the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College, the cosmetology program is an economical alternative for most students. Tuition and fees are less than $70 per semester. Students do have to purchase a kit at For more information call 982-3679 • 982-2397 (after 5pm) the st^rt of the program, but this provides many of the tools they will need as they enter the field. Other requirements include a couple of white uniforms, white shoes, and a willingness to learn and to have fun. For more information about the cosmetology program, please give the Ashe Center a call at 336-846-3900. Enrollment for the fall semester will begin in early August and seating is limited. , .. ^ Get started on a new career today. Give the Ashe Center a call to learn more about this exciting program! �PAGE12A FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST �Friday, August 19, 2005 I'.mail uk: spurlN^i'jfflfrsoiipoHl.toni Huskies Football Season Begins Tonight, August 20 at Alleghany Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. 2005 ACHS Fall Sports Teams Women's Golf Women's Tennis Women's Golf team members are (not in order): Katy Jones, Amanda Hamby, Ashley Leserra, Chelsea Sexton, Taylor Stansberry, Samantha Lewis, Erica Vannoy, Laci Everhart, Olivia Cox and coaches Debbie Pennington and Tim Vannoy. Women's Tennis team members are (not in order): Ivey Tant, Lorna Vega, Amy Curcio, Alex Eller, Roxann Thomas, Rachel Curcio, Leah Fulbright, Brittany Brown, Cindy Lawler, Ashley Blevins, Anna Martin, (team manager) Jake Giles and coach, Vickie Herman. Women's Cross Country team members are (not in order): Ashton Little, Emily Gamble, Molly Hanes, Myra Miller, Emaline Shatley, Mandy Jensen, Whitney Stuart, Lakon Weaver, Devin Little and coach, Logan Freeman. Men's Cross Country team members are (not in order): Eric Johnson, Eric Prange, Josh Shumate, Zach Davis, Brandy Phipps, Sean Miller, Randall Pennington, Holden Hudler, Zach Holman, Orrin Shatley, Andy Widner, Will Krider, Nick May, Cory Halsey and coach, Logan Freeman. Women's Cross Country Men's Cross Country Junior Varsity Volleyball Varsity Volleyball Junior Varsity Volleyball members are (not in order): April Bower, Sara Bumgarner, Natasha Faw, Kim McNeil, Larken Mikeal, Brittany Parsons, Carmen Wagoner, Kendra Yearick and coach, Laura Foster. Varsity Volleyball members are (not in order):Kendra Blevins, Shalamar Blevins, Stephanie Bower, Whitney Day, Lindsey Hagel, Kendra Johnson, Kassee Roberts, Kendi Walton, Jessica Yearick and coaches, John Roberts and Robin Roberts (not pictured). Junior Varsity Soccer Varsity Soccer Junior Varsity Soccer team members are (not in order): Dakota Powers, Patrick Carazo, Jonathan Leonard, Chase Smith, Nathan Greene, Ezra Eckerman, Tucker Clay, Aaron Testerman, Jamie Howell, Micah Todd, Lester Hash, Josh Newell, Juan Rodriguez and coach, Richard Gill and assistant, Wesley Rousseau. Varsity Soccer team members are (not in order): Adam Widener, Cody Oliver, George Baker, Juan Jose Resendiz, Devon Sluder, Chris Lyall, Lorenzo Sanchez, Sergio Parra, Patrick Smith, Ritchie Absher, Matt Weaver, Saul Carias, Josh Poe, Vijay Kataria, Chris Blevins, Michael Graybeal and coach, Richard Gill, and assistant, Wesley Rousseau. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Huskies scrimmage, look to Alleghany The Huskies football teams got in a final scrimmage last week before the season begins tonight at Alleghany. On Satur­ day they traveled down to West Wilkes, where it was still a hot 95 degrees when they started at 6:00 p.m.—not great football weather, especially for mountain boys. They began with a full hour of non-stop game-like play, begin­ ning with a half hour against the Blackhawks (15 minutes on of­ fense, then 15 on defense), then battled East Wilkes in the same format. They got in about two hours total before the lightning cut the scrimmage short. Coach Dale Galloway said, "It was very hot, and the struc­ ture of the scrimmage was physi­ cally demanding—going the first hour without a break in 95 degree weather was really gru­ eling. We're in good shape, but with the number of kids we have, it was hard to catch our breath af­ ter awhile. Having to cut it short may have been a blessing, since the chance of injury goes up with fatigue from the heat. Overall we felt like we got out of it what you should get out of a scrimmage." As regards to tonight's en­ dowment game at Alleghany, Galloway stated. "We're not the healthiest we'd like to be, but we're ready—and need—to play somebody...After seeing Allegh­ any play last week in a scrim­ mage. they're what you expect from Alleghany. They're real gritty kids who play as hard as they can all the way to the whis­ tle, non-stop. Like us, they don't have a lot of depth, but we may have more than them this year." Local drag racer wins again Football League JAMBOREE Saturday, August 20 S t a l l i n g s SsHvage Building £ ' ^ply HWY 321 S„ LENOIR, ^ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Central Timbo Blevins and his daughter, Hannah, are shown with the Disaster Drag Racing Team Send all sports stories and photos to sports @ jeffersonpost.com. ACHS 2005 Cross Country Schedule Watauga Invitational 5 p.m. August 23 August 31 Watauga Invitational 5 p.m. September 6 Caldwell County Invitational 5 p.m. September 10 ASU Clash of the Classes TBA September 14 Ashe County Invitational 4:30 p.m. September 20 Midseason MVAC Conf. TBA 5 p.m. September 26 Wilkes Central Invitational October 5 Maroon Tide Invitational 4:15 p.m. North Surry Invitational TBA October 11 October 18 MVAC Conf. Tourn. Meet TBA October 29 NCHSAA Regionals 10:45 a.m. November 5 NCHSAA State Champ. 10:30 a.m. Greenway Green way Lenoir Fitness Ctr. State Farm Fields Ashe County Park Forbush Wilkes Central Hillsville, Va. Mt. Airy Forbush car. Congratulations to Timbo Blevins and the Flirtin' with Disaster Drag Racing Team from their sponsors. Timbo Blevins, local drag racer of Jefferson and the Flirtin' with Disaster Drag Racing Team, have been very successful in drag racing events this year. Events and October 4 October 11 October 18 October 24 October 31 November 1 Ashe County (Host) Watauga Alleghany Wilkes Central Mt. Airy R.J. Reynolds Wilkes Central TBA Ashe County TBA * REGIONALS STATE STATE 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm TBA 4:00pm TBA TBA TBA TBA Tanglewood i Ashe County i Youth Soccer Schedule Check out the sports archives online at: www.jeffersonpost.com Robert Gibson (L) Ricky Morton (R) Rarely do we have an opportunity to meet our childhood heroes, to come face to face with legends and icons. Very soon we will have that chance. The NWA Wrestling Leg­ ends Fanfest is about to become a reality. And it all takes place this week, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 19-21 at the Hilton winner. Sponsors who would like to send along congratulations are W.R. Blevins Plumbing, Inc., Andy Patton Insurance, Parker Tie Co., K & R Cycles, Jefferson Welding, K & K Stitch n Screen, Heintz Bros. Automotive, and E.G.'s Custom Automotive. Seventh title for father and son team University Place Hotel in Charlotte. Don't miss this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a truly spe­ cial weekend in the heart of the greatest wrestling territory ever. Discounted VIP and weekend passes are available at http:// www.NWALegends.com. For more information call 704-231-6983. Morganton Jefferson Landing (Site) Sugar Mountain High Meadows Oakwoods Cross Creek Reynolds Park Oakwoods TBA Mountain Aire TBA TBA TBA TBA finishes are as follows: March 12, Wilkesboro Raceway Park, runner-up; May 21, Wilkesboro Raceway Park, winner; May 28, Wilkesboro Raceway Park, runner-up; July 2, Elk Creek Dragway, winner; July 24, Farmington Dragway, runner-up; and July 30, Wilkesboro Raceway Park, Wrestling event coming to Charlotte ACHS 2005 Women's Golf Schedule August 22 August 29 September 1 September 13 September 19 September 21 September 27 % ..<*-9076 The Seventh Annual Fa­ ther-Son, Parent-Child Golf Tournament was held Satur­ day, August 13 at Jefferson Landing. For the seventh consecutive year, the father and son team of Michael and Chan Badger of Jefferson won the Captain's Choice for­ mat with a net score of 65. In second place was the father and son team of Tommy and Travis Howell with a score of 66.- Jefferson Post NASCAR Winner Elmer Eldreth is the winner of this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Elmer correctly chose the race winner. Tony Stewart, and guessed closest to the avg. speed of 84.804 mph with a guess of 88.S mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! BE READY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT! Standby Generator Ready To Go! All Types of Generators to Fit Your Needs • Agricultural • Business • Home • 24/7 Senice On All Major Brands Saturday, August 20th @ BRES 3-4 Years Old (3:00pm) {Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches) Prime Sirloin v. Mountain Outfitters Landmark Grocery v. Ashe Appraisal Buffalo Fir Co. v. Sweet Aromas WKSK v. Ashe Cleaners Reeves Photography v. 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Jefferson Mortgage (336) 982-6020 PAGE 3B "Put Your Trust In Number One99 • 1 Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI Applicants Price includes: grading, septic tank, driveway, landscaping, permits, inspections and fees. Only $95,000. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 130682. VIEW THE MOUNTAINS - or lake an evening stroll into down­ town West Jefferson. You'll enjoy the character and convenience of this newly constructed contemporary home with 3BR/2.5BA, deck. 2 car garage and much more. $219,900. pr Jt Htf 130797. LOOKING FOR A FIXERUPPER - Located in Todd, this great farmhouse, featuring 2BR/IBA. would be perfect. Great Southern location, sleep loft, level land, mountain views, stream on property, outbuildings, hard­ wood floors, covered porch and rear deck. Take a look! $71,500. Land Listings: 130052. EXQUISITE HOME AT "THE RIDGE AT CHESTNUT HILL" - has every upgrade imaginable including all stainless steel appliances, 4 bay barn, back up generator, wide pine hardwood floors. Antique English doors, 3 tier deck, and so much more. This 4BR/4.5BA home is situated on 21.71 acres and priced 50K below appraised value. Call for your private showing. $725,000. 116474. LOT #6 OF' 'MISTY COVE' - Lot offers views to the south and poten­ tial tor other views! This has super building site at the end of its own cul-de-sac. It shares a partial entrance on subdivision road and has some Christmas trees that will be harvested by owner. $65,000. 114544. SOUTHERN ASHE COUNTY - Ideal building lot in Fleetwood Falls. Lot features sloping terrain, beautiful trees for privacy, season views and close to New River. Build here and enjoy all the mtns have to offer' $22,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21hcritagercaHy.com Regency Properties 204 East Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-2307 (Office) • 866-246-2307 (Toll Free) www.regencyproperties.com JEFFERSON! This spacious home features 6BR/4BA and has a full finished basement. Many nice features including oak cabinets, red oak floors. Marble foyer, beamed ceiling in LR. Trey ceiling in master BR, 2 FPVgas, tennis courts & more! Home & 6 acres! # 118348 $759,000 or Home & 2.3 JEFFERSON AREA! 4BR/3BA w/full basement. 1st level living w/vaultcd ceilings, wood/carpet/vinyl floors, lots of decking & more. Upstairs is not finished-but could be for more space. # 131135 $379,(KM) acres for SHADOWBROOK! 4BR/ 2.5BA w/full finished terrace level. Features main floor living, cathedral ceilings, FPgas, maple hardwood/carpel floors, whirlpool bath, lots of decking & much more! #131949 $329,000 $479,000 REDUCED! SPACIOUS HOME IN THE COUNTRY! 3BR/2BA w/full finished base­ ment! Features carpet/wood/ vinyl floors, FP-gas, whirlpool & much more. Covered front porch to enjoy long-range views! #131240 $224,900 MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES! New Construction, great location & great views! Log home with 2BR/2BA. Vaulted GR w/stone FP-gas logs & more. Covered front porch & deck! #131289 $199,900 REDUCED! LAUREL CANAWHAY! Log Home on CREEK! 3BR/3BA with lots 1.429 acres -3 BR. 3 BA of room for friends & family. w/full walkout basement, 1st Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, level living - features vaulted FP-wood, skylights, whirlpool ceilings, FP-gas, wood/ceramic tub. wood & tile floors are a tile floors, wormy oak cabinets & more. #131503 $439,000 few features in the log home! #131345 $259,000 J1— MF ( su p ./'.v ' ' A CHARMING BRICK HOME MINUTES FROM WEST JEFFERSON. First level living with 2BR/2BA (additional 2 bedrooms on lower level). Wood/tile floors, 2 wood burning FP's, whirlpool tub. open kitchen w/lots of cabinets, office area, I car garage, private yard, circle drive & much more! #132007 VILLAGE ON THE NEW! SOUTHERN ASHE Beautiful Home 3BR/2BA COUNTY! 3BR/3BA w/full linished basement. Features w/full finished basement. GR, include Carpet/wood/ vaulted ceiling- FP-gas, custom vinyl floors, FP-wood, nicely cabinets, wood/carpet/ccramic landscaped private yard, paved tile floors, furniture & more. 1 acre lot. #131864 driveway, & many more. $355,000 #131999 $287,900 JEFFERSON! Beautiful spacious home in excellent condition. 4-5BR/3BA - full finished basement, 3 car garage, 2 FP's, hardwood floors & many more nice features. Large yard & patio area. A must sec! # 131917 $249,900 BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS MODULAR HOME with many nice features! Good loca­ tion 4BR/3BA -3500 + sq. ft. & 1.5 acre lot. Offers 1st level living features trey ceilings, plantation shutters, whirlpool tub, Walk in closets, pantry & more! #131815 $349,000 REDUCED! GORGEOUS CANADIAN LOG HOME! 3BR/2BA with many unique fea­ tures. Vaulted ceilings. River rock stone FP, copper sinks, claw foot tub. hot tub, front, rear side deck & screened in porch. Oversized garage, 2.01 acres. Call for an appt. #132259 $699,9(H) TOWNHOMES! New with easy access and low maintenance! 2BR/2BA with 1 car attached garage. 1st level living features carpet/vinyl floors, walk in closets, FP-gas. & more. A must sec! #132314 $148.9(H) WOLF DEN CABINS! Three Cabin Rental Income Property with all furnishings & website. Located near South Fork of the New River on Railroad Grade Road. Cozy & QuietWood Setting. Cabins also being offered for sale individually. Great Investment Opportunity! #150007 & 150008. Call for more information. $239,000 REDUCED - PRIVATE HOME - GOLF COURSE SETTING! 3BR/1BA, Open GR, dining & kitchen. Lower level has finished family room. Wood/carpcl/tilc floors, first level living, front - rear decks, partially wooded hall acre lot. Ideal second or permanent liv­ ing home. #132257 $189.9(H) NEW LISTING! NEW CONSTRUCTION! 3BR/2.5BA w/spacious kitchen. Full basement & lots of nice features including Brazilian Cherry HWD floors, stackstonc FP-gas, Jacuzzi tub. vaulted ceilings & more. #150019 $545,000 REDUCED! GREAT IN­ VESTMENT WITH COM­ MERCIAL FRONTAGE! Spacious 5BR/3BA, full finished basement. 1st level living featuring wood/vinyl flooring. 2 FP's. private yard, paved drive, patio & more! Call for an appl. #131713 $194,900 15 ACRES W ITH A HOUSE! 3BR/1BA home w/new cabinets. Home needs some TLC hut has great potential! Land is partially wooded/pasture, creek - ham & outbuilding. #132294 $129,000 CAPE COD in excellent condition on a 1.004 acre lot! 3BR/3BA w/full basement. Features 1st level living, carpet/ wood/ccramic tile floors, FPgas. whirlpool bath, skylights & much more. Call for an appt. #131577 $329,900 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD & ACCESS to this Beautiful & Spacious 3BR/2BA home! Features Vaulted ceiling, wood/ carpct/vinyl floors, FP-gas, partially finished basement. 2 car garage, private yard & hot tub! #132406 $286,200 �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST LIGHTERSIDE SUM'THIN ' DELICIOUS W O W — W A P J A AM I MAKE FC1 HUNGRY... SUPPER* ' I MARINATED A CHICKEN N REP V THE f IP YOU SEC A TANvLEP MAT OP SREEMSH^ BROWN PLANT ON THE PEACH, IT'S PROSAPLY KELP THAT HAP WASHED UP ON SHORE WINE,ROSEMARY AN' TWVME... 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And the someone new this week could bring a message you've been waiting a long time to hear. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem too overwhelm­ ing to deal with. But han­ dling them on a one-by-one basis could have you out from under it by the weekend. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need your good advice re­ garding a matter. Be sup­ portive. But unless you can be absolutely sure you have all the facts, be careful about any suggestions you might be asked to offer. BORN THIS WEEK: Few things make you happier than bringing people togeth­ er and helping to forge new friendships. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. Boone Dermatology Clinic O200S By K,ng Feature* Syndicate, inc Wo-kt rtgnu "nerved Come by our Open House Saturday August 20"' Sec the new 2006 models and enjoy Free Pizza! LET THE Welcomes our newest member Jill Moore, M.D. SPIRIT GUIDE YOU. 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ASPARAGUS VASES, PERMANENT FRUITS & VEGGIES, CABBAGE LEAVES Left to right: Dr. Ronald Stanley, Dr. Stan Whittaker, Dr. Jill Moore, Dr. Peck Garner A native of southwest Virginia, Dr. Moore graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at Southern Illinois University. Her practice will include: General Dermatology Skin Cancer Treatment Skin Surgery Laser Surgery Botox Injections Collagen Injections Chemical Peels Leg/Spider Vein Treatment • GARDEN SIGNS, SUMMER VEGETABLE FAIRIES FUN AND FESTIVE SERVING PIECES FOR ENTERTAINING, SUMMER COCKTAIL NAPKINS WHIMSICAL HANDPAINTED STEMWARE AND MATCHING PITCHERS CANDLES 750 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson (approximately 1 mile from McDonald's) , 846-1687 828-264-4553 169 Doctors Dr. Boone, NC 28607 �FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5B ENTERTAINMENT Emile Pandolfi makes return appearance at Civic Center Emile Pandolfi makes a return visit to Ashe County for two performances. The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to bring Pandolfi to the Ashe Civic Center on Sat­ urday, August 27 at 7:30 and Sunday, August 28 at 2 p.m. There will be reserved seating at the Civic Center for these two performances. Emile Pandolfi is consid­ ered one of the finest pianists performing today. He has been described as having "monster" technique, an unparalleled musical sensitivity and a passionate soul. His arrange­ ments of popular standards, Hollywood and Broadway hits have been called incredibly romantic. But equally impor­ tant to him, he has been de­ scribed as really funny guy with a great sense of comedic timing. Trained in classical piano from the age of five, Pandolfi's early heroes were Vladi-' mir Horowitz and Artur Rubinstein; his favorite com­ posers are Chopin and Rach­ maninoff. Unique to the world of piano, Pandolfi applies his life-long classical education to his arrangements of songs by Lloyd-Webber, Rodgers and Hammerstien, and Mancini. The result is an emotional experience that keeps his fans coming back for more. With sales of his CDs of show tunes and pop standards ap­ proaching three million, he is ranked as one of today's best selling pianists in the alter­ native music industry. Best known for his arrangements, Emile's favorite music to ar­ range comes from Broadway musicals. His concerts include a repertoire of classical music to popular music. Pandolfi spent six years as the "piano-man" at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles - hence his comedic training. In his live show, Emile Pan­ dolfi in Concert, he combines his love of laughter (all fam­ ily-friendly) with his passion of music, which is always the centerpiece of the concert. Pandolfi gently moves his au­ dience from emotion-packed arrangements and listenable classics to giggles and guf­ faws, then back again. Pan­ dolfi states "true art doesn't have to be stuffy!" This concert is funded in part by a Touring-Present­ ing Program Performance Series Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and corporate support by Ashe County Motors and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. Reserved seat­ ing tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and may be purchased at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone with a credit card at 336-846-ARTS. Regional project grants offered to artists The Regional Artist Project of Northwest North Carolina is a partnership between the Arts Councils of Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties and the North Caro­ lina Arts Council. Its goal is to provide support to a broad range of visual, performing, literary, and inter-disciplinary artists that will have a significant impact on the ad­ vancement of their careers. Regional Artist Project grants are available for the 2005-2006 year. Artists that are at least 18 years of age, not enrolled in a college or university and residing in one of those four counties for a least one year prior to mak­ ing application are eligible. Eligible candidates may be either emerging or estab­ lished artists and the grant funds may be used to pur­ sue projects that will further their artistic development. Grants generally range from $200 to $1,000 and may be used by the artists for a va­ riety of purposes, including the cost of presenting work for exhibits and/or auditions, training or tuition, travel, promotional materials, work facilities, equipment or the production of new work. Applications are reviewed by judges and a selection re­ view panel from all four coun­ ties. The 2004-2005 grant winners include: Catherine Altice, visual artist, to pur­ chase a jewelry making kiln; Elissa Graff, visual artist, to purchase materials for foun­ tain construction in copper; Clarence Hayes, visual art­ ist, to create a website; Holly Metzger McCarren, visual artist, to purchase equipment and attend a workshop for digital photography; Sheryl Monks, literature, to fund re­ search for a novel; Pat Morri­ son, visual artist, to purchase photography equipment; Ruth and Steve Smith, musi­ cians, to produce CD of ham­ mered dulcimer and acoustic guitar music; Julie Willis, vi­ sual artist, to purchase sup­ plies and equipment for fiber project. Grants are partially fund­ ed by the North Carolina Arts Council in partnership with the local agencies. In­ formation and applications are available from the local arts councils in Alleghany (336-372-2578), Ashe (336846-ARTS), Watauga (828264-1789) and Wilkes (336838-1076). Applications and appro­ priate documentation mate­ rial must be mailed or hand delivered to the Ashe County Arts Council in West Jeffer­ son by Friday, September 2, 2005. For an application or for more information please call your local Arts Council or the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS. Photo courtesy of Ashe County Arts Council Emile Pandolfi Come take a Peek... 'Meet the Photographers' at Green Cove Station Green Cove Station will feature the works of local photographers from Sun­ day, August 28 thru Sunday October 30. The photogra­ phy will display a variety of scenes from the local area, including the Virginia Creeper Trail. A "Meet the Photographers" reception will be held on Sunday, Au­ esting images. Jim Sparks, gust 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. John Grogan of Boone, of Marion, VA, has spent N.C. has had a long career many years photographing in commercial photography nature in the Mount Rog­ and specializes in sports ers National Recreation photography, landscapes, Area. The event will also and aerial photography. exhibit photographs taken Bill McKee of Glade Spring, by Daniel Henninger who VA, specializes in black and grew up in the Abingdon, white photography and uses VA area and has a passion digital tools to create inter­ for photographing moun­ tain streams. Green Cove Station is lo­ cated in the community of Green Cove and on the Vir­ ginia Creeper Trail. Green Cove Station is open from 10 am to 4 pm each day. For more information, contact the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area at 276-7835196 or 800-628-7202. You'll like what you see! Galleries, Restaurants, Realtors, Shopping, Entertainment, Lodging and Services! Downtown www.W.I Dow ntnwncom Come on down....to our little town! 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PARTNERS Medicare Choice, an HMO, is ottered by PAR I NF.RS National Health Plans >f North Carolina. Inc., a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare Advantage ontract All qualified beneficiaries may apply. You must be entitled to Medicare Part \ and enrolled in Medicare Part B, and reside in the CMS-approved service area. Some limitations and restrictions may apply. •With no obligation "Membership as of December 2004 CMS.4002.1070-A3/2005 BRING THIS COUPON to one of the meetings shown above and exchange it for a FREE GIFT*, compliments of PARTNERS Medicare Choice. Or, MAIL THIS COUPON to receive FREE INFORMATION by mail, with no obligation. A sales representative may contact you by phone. Name — — Address _____ City Date of Birth Phone ( — ST_NC__ Zip / ) J UMale Email • Female Address Mail to: PARTNERS Medicare Choice 5640 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 & OftemUd Since 1 9 9 0 Aocalt CUfTOM FXHfWS'T • FULL SERVICE 6 U M 6 E pccessories • wheel** nxn We Will Not Be Undersold By Any Competitor or Superstore! *Mount, Balance & Valve Stems N Included in Price //TT \ A/ www.idolstire.com \Q/' State Of The Art Equipment Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5:30pm (828) 264-5414 Call and Speak with Tom or Josh 1032 East King St. • Boone, NC Across from New Market Center; �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy 100-General Services STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street .Winston Salem. Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) Will babysit in my Warrensville home. Experience with infants and older. Full or part time. References available. Call Ann 384-2343 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) 140-Help Wanted Carpenter & IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: AM real estate advertising In this newspaper Is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin Includos children un­ der the age ot 16 living with parents ot legal custodians pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news paper will nol knowingly accept any advertising lor legal estate which Is in violation ol the law Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 LOST: 2 Year Old Male Blue Heeler Lost From 3044 Little Laurel Road. Wearing a Black Collar with Red Reflective Dots on It. His name is Spot. Please call 336-385-3169 Anytime. Carpenter's Helper Experience preferred, willing to train. Pay rate negotiable. New construction. Possible transfer & advancement. Transportation is required. Call 982-7072 for more information. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply in person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson Immediate opening for a part time advertising position. Applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Position includes but not limited to coordinating marketing for dealers, advising dealers on marketing strategies, placing ad's for national company. Pay negotiable. Call (828) 264-6198 Ext. 1660 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) e-mail: classified © jeffersonpost.com Web: * www.jeffersonpost.com 140-Help Wanted Immediate opening for full and part time appointment setter. Job includes setting appointments for out­ side sales division. All leads furnished no cold calling. Full time 8:305pm and 1-9pm, parttime hours flexible. Please call 1-800-2226335 ext. 1660 Immediate openings for FULL-TIME. Inside and Outside sales representatives. Exciting atmosphere and competitive vyages. All leads furnished-No cold calling. Sales experience preferred but will train. Call (828)-264-6198 ext. 1660 or fax resume' to (828) 264-7926. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 LICENSED PLUMBER or someone close to trying for license, immediate employment available in Sparta area. Call 336-363-2160 to apply In person. National Paramedi­ cal Company seeking independent contractor, with blood draw experience to perform insurance exams in your area. EMTs, LPN, MT. RN. or PHEB. Call 800-753-0031 or fax resume to (828) 252-9170 100-General Services PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifiedsl WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS. BOONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Need experienced finisher/painter ' to start as soon as possible. Spraying experience needed. Would be finishing cabinets. Apply in person at Roland's Cabinet Shop on Wickzoia Lane in West Jefferson. References required. Phone # 846-8878 ask for Mike. Need experienced cabinetmaker to start as soon as possible. Apply in person at Roland's Cabinet Shop on Wickzoia Lane in West Jefferson. References required. Phone # 846-8878 Need sander to start as soon as possible. Would be working in a cabinet shop. Apply in person at Roland s Cabinet Shop on Wickzoia Lane in West Jefferson. References required. Phone # 846-8878 ask for Mike, 235-Christmas Trees For Sale Lawn MowerZero turn, 50 Inch cut. Craftsman, like new-6 hrs. $1,000 off. 336902-3667 235-Christmas Trees 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1 's. few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. FOR SALE: Fraiser Fir Christmas Trees. 1600: 7-8 foot 75: 8-9 foot. Edward Hartzog 336-977-6705 336-877-5158 Hartzog Farms cdhartzog @ skybest.com For Sale AKC Sheltie Female 2 Yrs. Old. Call 977-9309 Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare. 6 years old. CaH 336-977-9309 for more info. For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 250-Furnlture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 300- Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. 260-Garage/Yard Regional Library Sales • Courier. The Appalachian Regional 4 FAMILY YARD Library is seeking SALE a part-time (12-15 AUGUST 19 & 20 hours/week) courier to BEGINNING AT 7:00 transport library materials (books and LOCATION audiovisuals). library At Dollar's Mini paperwork, Storage on Hwy 163 supplies, and small equipment such as HUGE YARD SALE computers to libraries FRI AUG 19 & SAT in Ashe, Watauga and AUG 20. Wilkes counties. The 8:00-UNTIL courier will use a library vehicle for deliveries Tables, Antique and will be responsible glassware, household for scheduling regular items, bedding, maintenance and pictures, lamps, cleaning. Starting wicker chair, office salary is $7.10/hour. chair, too much to list. The position requires a Great Sale Don't Miss high school degree, a This One. valid North Carolina driver's license and LOCATION good driving record, 1016 Bald Mtn. Rd the ability to lift and Just below Bald Mtn. carry 50 lbs, to follow Church directions, and to MOVING SALE interact courteously FRI Aug 19 & with staff and the SAT Aug 20 public. Send letter of 7:00-2:00 application by August 24 to: Mary Sizemore, Children clothes up to 215 10th Street, North 6x. Adult clothes, Wilkesboro NC 28659. Home decor. RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. LOCATION 12 hours a Vannoy Drive across week/flexible schedule. from Blue Ridge Safe correctional Electric. First house medical unit in Ashe on right. Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a KITS clear background. Will Are available at the do clinical and Jetterson Post tor administrative purchase. Each kit functions. For includes: 6 Signs Interview/job info, call 60 Price Stickers Katie at corporate 6 Directional Arrows office 888-231-2888 Marking Pen ext. 3 or fax resume to Inventory & Tip Sheet. 423-553-5645 For only $5.95 each The Ashe County YARD SALE Home Builders Association SAT. JULY 20 is looking for a highly motivated individual to Quilt manage the tops/materials/cloth. administrative What knots, kitchen operations of the newly accessories, children's clothing. A formed organization little bit of everything. and assist with fundraising activities. Part time position with LOCATION potential for growth. Chester Day's Home, 1 mile past Applicant must have excellent communica­ Friendship Baptist tion and organizational Church Rd. Brick skills. Experience with House on the left. the building industry a plus. Submit resume " YARD SALES and application to Job Advertise your yard Services by Sept. 2. sale in this space. 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale 290-Horses & Livestock 1 time — --$9.50 2 times — $15.00 CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 MOVING SALE Matching set: Rattan tropical print couch, large chair w/ ottoman, swivel chair. Pool table, Ping-Pong table, self-propelled lawn mower, weed eaters, spreader, chainsaw, leaf blower, garden tools, everything like new. 336-877-4337 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that If you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: TUes. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Fri. paper - No later $$$$$$$ the above costs. $$$$$$$ GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! PREMIUM VINYIAJ SIDIN St. Bernard Mix Puppies. Free to Good Home Only! Mother is full-blooded St. Bernard, Father is questionable. Males & Females available. Solid black w/ white markings. Extremely gentle with children. Can e-mail pics, for more information contact Rebecca 0 977-2795 or Brooks 9 977-2797 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for >0-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Come6 with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it) Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb-day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 370-Cars/Vans for Sale S 189 INSTALLED Any Size Double-Hung White Vinyl FINANCING AVAILABLE I Comfort World Leaf Protection Systems & Seamless Guttering 1 iBipP"" -s. ^Lifetime Warranty • Lifetime Glass Warranty | • Free Estimates & Reference Available •Fusion Welded I Sashes NOT Together • Financing Av • Free Cleanup & Haulofl ^ Visit Our Showroom 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment West Jefferson Area. Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, ref., stove, ht. pump. Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location , for office space. 877-4335 or 982-2408 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Apartment For Rent 1) 3 BR/2BA Triplex Apartment In West Jefferson. $650 a month including utilities. Call 846-4491 for details. Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments "Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available orfomumrv For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit Rent based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles. Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks. Heated Seats. 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 400-Heavy Equipment FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our 'lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS 1987 Freight Liner Dump Truck-Big Cam Cummings Engine w/ Jake Brake, 8LL Trans, 14ft Dump bed w/air gate, Hendrickson suspension, electric tarp $17,000. 1988 Freight Liner Dump Truck-60 series. Detroit engine w/ jake brake air ride/spring suspension, 16 ft bed w/ air gate, electric tarp, 8LL trans. Bud wheels $18,000. Call 385-4030 day or night. £ > . 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent rwi 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 $$$$$$$ Two inch space for FULL-BLOODED Apple-Head Chihuahua puppies for sale! Starting at $200. Male & Females available. All colors. For more info call Jimmy Hicks at (336) 977-2623 or (336) 977-2276 $$$$$$$ then -Wed. 9 am 330-Pets Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent House for Rent In Crumpler Trailer for rent In Jefferson Call 982-2833 or 846-3781 Westview Terrace . Apart ments-on 4th St in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm. and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR MOBILE HOME For rent on a private lot. off NC Hwy 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agreement required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext. 7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10p.m. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more Information. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa 0 ' (336)667-3220 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving In Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 530-Lots & Acreage 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites. 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Rent: 12 Acres of Pasture Land for Cows only. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. $200 385-6693 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Check Out the Call 336-385-6121 Jefferson Post for Can Be A Home Own­ FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. er, Let Me Help, Land LAND FOR SALE: the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Home Packages-in 2.8 acres. Your Area, CaH George 336-973-2335 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ Bare Knob Rd, $29K, call 256-694-3261 $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE y NO CXreiUENCK NKCKXSAHV MILL a PAKT-TXMC CLASSES COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOS PLACEMENT ENROLLING NOW $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE. VA 1-800-334-1203 Fvw.aMMcrtritfitnrallrr <**i FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005-12:00 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27,2005-9:00 A.M. Old Hwy 16—Crumpler, North Carolina Personal Property-AnTimjEs-CAM-TOOI.^-.ffVS[« Sale Conducted for Mi: John Frohmander and the Estate of Mar, Pmhnumder, Deceased Old Motion Toys, Oak Desk, Cast Iron Banks. Antique Oak Singer Sewing Machine. Antique Wnll Ok Telephone Chicken/Rooster Collection. Pots, Pans, Dishes. Blue Ridge Emm (several patterns), Antique Victnrih Die Cast Cars/ Trucks, Jim Bean and Campbell Soup Collector Train Sets, Antiquo Caw Iron School Bell, Halls Pottery, Coca-Cola Iicms. Plat Form Scales. Cast Iron Pots/ Pans, Radial Arm Saw. Over 500 Records. 1956 Ford Th.inrferhjnq 1997 Font F^150 4x4—5 Speed. 1978 Jeep CJ-7 r ^ Fiag|f Qld Shell C.^ . n Eump, 16' Dual Axle Trailer w/ Ramps, 2002 Medal)),™ s.h Wheel Camper—36 Long. Model 2183 Cub Cadet Riding Mower. 3 Stihl Chain Saws, Aniuyp» 7 D°qr jw (Oak) Antique Vicior Oak Baiter Shop Cabinet. Antique Emmett Keily Doll 3', Case Knives, Old Timer (Several1 And much more! • (ions;. Marlin 22 Rifle Mod. 775C. Marlin Mod. 336 - 35 /cal. w/ scope, Antique 410 Gauge Shotgun, Antique Wards Western Field 22. Antique Octogan Barrel Rifle, Antique Peerless 16 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun, JC. Higgins Mod. 20-12 Gauge Shotgun, Antique Gamester 16 Gauge H-R • Directions; From Jcffam.NC: Take Hwy 16 North for 7 miles, turn right on Old Hwy 16 and follow auction signs to sale site. From MonthQt Wilson. YA: Take Hwy 16 South 11.4 miles, turn left on OM Hwy 16 and follow auction signs to sale site. 'Auctioneers Nfftr All items sold absolute auction EXCEPT the 1956 Thunderbird. 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle 2002 Med-.ll.nn 5 ' 5th Wheel Camper (36' long), and One Antique Slot Machine "Terms: Cash or approved check day of sale > Many Colors and Styles to Choose | 'Windows, Siding & «uttering ~ TOLL FREE 1-800-260-7908 838-93 Ask About Our Loaf Protection NO CLOG Guttering System 1401 2ND STREET • NORTH W ILKESBORO, NC 28659 • IVWW.WINDOWORI.D.COM • Announcements day of sale take precedent over ALL printed materials •To buy a gun you must be at last 18 years old, a resident of NC or a Com Dealer* Bobby Chonre NC #5280 VAAL# 1520 (276) 236-6695 Richard Alderman—Auctioneer 7338 Carrollton Pike • Galax."Virginia 24333 NC #4119* VAAL#422 (276) 236-3335 • (276) 238-8373 Rex Bartletl NC #7886 VAAL #3185 (336) 573-3469 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 1160-Tree Service 530-Lots & Acreage 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY RAY COMBS TREE r?§Bo lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobilea/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quallrldge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 TRIMMING & For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals ROBERT WAYNE ROARK and wife, CHERYL SEXTON ROARK, Plaintiffs NOTICE TO CREDITORS 10.94 Acres off Old Hwy 16 in Wilbar. Already has well. Nice views, Septic permit. $59,900 Call Stacie Taylor, Blair and Ward. 336-401-1256 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1145-Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDINGS Annual Summer End Clearance. Trade/Farm Show Surplus, Repos, Canceled Orders, Freight Damaged No Reasonable offer Refused Call NOW for available Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Granville D. Patrick, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 3884 Little Laurel Rd, Creston, NC 28615 on or before the 14th day of November, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of August, 2005. James Herman Patrick Executor for the Estate of Granville D. Patrick. STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Frankie Anderson, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed, c/o Jimmy D. Reeves, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694, on or before the 29th day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 21st day of July, 2005. sizesl 1-800-222-6335 Carol A Miller ext. 7000 tfr COI N FRY Ttff.AM tff.N NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.:05-CVS-125 REMOVAL PRICED TO SELL! 1195-Legals vs. DANIEL TREJO CECILIO, Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: DANIEL TREJO CECILIO, the above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed the 29th day of March, 2005, in the above entitled civil action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Compensatory damag­ es for Robert Wayne Roark for personal injury resulting from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30, 2000, on Highway 221-B in Jefferson, North Carolina. Compensatory damag­ es for Cheryl Sexton Roark for personal injury resulting from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30, 2000, on Highway 221-B in Jefferson, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 12th day of Octo­ ber, 2005. said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice, or from the date the Complaint is required to be filed, whichever is later; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 16th day of August, 2005. KILBY & HURLEY By: John T. Kilby Post Office Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336)246-3144 Attorney for the Plaintiff NOTICE OF ELOUINE S. RYAN, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. RYAN The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Execu­ tor of the Estate of William J. Ryan, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of October, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the undersigned. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AVERY Publication fates: 7/29; 8/5; 8/12; 8/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Mary E. Burgess, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 420 Sunset Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 31st day of October, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of July. 2005. Sandra K. Chatman Administratrix for the Estate of Mary E. 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Cow/Calf pairs by the Head September 28, 2005 - Spruce Ed Norvell serves as Legal Pine, NC and September 29, 2005 Counsel for the Conservation Cows by the Head - Pisgah, NC. Registration dead­ Trust for North Carolina. Ed line is September 20. Each of the works with member land trusts Cows 700 - 795 three workshops is approved for across the state helping with le­ Cows 800 - 895 5.0 Category 1 CFEs. Continuing gal matters, drafting easements, Legal Education (CLE) credits orchestrating seminars and help­ Cows 900 - 995 have been requested from the NC ing with land protection projects. Cows 1000 - 1095 State Bar. A major part of his job involves Cows 1100 -1195 The landscape of North Caro­ working with CTNC's Blue Ridge Cows 1200 - 1295 lina is changing rapidly and for­ Parkway project. Ed is an attor­ Cows 1300 - 1395 est and farmland continue to be ney, with a BA from UNC-Chapel broken up into smaller parcels Hill, an MA from City University Cows 1400 -1495 and developed for residential of New York, and a JD from Wake and commercial uses. Landown­ Forest School of Law. Prior to his Steers 200 - 295 ers may wish to ensure their land land trust work Ed was in the Steers 300 - 395 stewardship continues into the fu­ private practice of law where he Steers 400 - 495 ture, even under new ownership. focused primarily on real estate, For landowners who make this estates and estate planning. Steers 500 - 595 choice, the Conservation Agree­ Rick Hamilton is the Depart­ Steers 600 - 695 ment (Easement) can be the way ment Extension Leader for Exten­ Steers 700 - 795 to go. With millions of acres pro­ sion Forestry in the Department Steers 800 - 895 tected, private voluntary land con­ of Forestry and Environmental Steers 900 - 995 servation is permanently chang­ Resources at North Carolina State ing the landscape of America. University. Rick has a BA in biol­ Conservation agreements provide ogy from Lycoming College and 200 - 295 Heifers landowners unique and powerful a Master of Forestry degree from Heifers 300 - 395 tools to benefit financially while Duke University. Rick specializes 400 - 495 Heifers protecting their property and in forest landowner assistance 500 - 595 Heifers leaving a legacy for future gen­ in the areas of tax planning and 600 - 695 Heifers erations. forest management, among oth­ Conservation Agreements are ers, and has been instrumental in 800 - 895 Heifers legal agreements between land­ helping to define Working Forest owners and non-profit entities Conservation Easements for the 200 - 295 Bulls such as land trusts or the govern­ State of NC. 300 - 395 Bulls ment that permanently protect Mark Megalos works for the 400 - 495 Bulls land and limit its use to protect NC Division of Forest Resources stated conservation values. These and directs their Forest Steward­ 500 - 595 Bulls values can include continued ship, Training and Forest Legacy 600 - 695 Bulls farming and /or timber manage­ programs. Mark administers a 700 - 795 Bulls ment, wildlife management, wa­ multi-agency landowner assis­ 800 - 895 Bulls ter protection, and other resource tance program with enrollment 1100 -1195 Bulls protection, depending on how the of over 3,500 landowners that easement is written. These work­ control roughly 473,000 acres of Bulls 1500 -1595 shops will expose attendees to the NC's private forestland. Mark ini­ Bulls 1700 - 1795 laws governing, • and incentives tiated the Forest Legacy program available for conservation agree­ for North Carolina, securing over ments. They will also provide $10 million for the purchase of information on how these agree­ development rights on forested ments work and what benefits properties since 1999. Mark has a they provide the landowner. Ex­ BS in Natural Resource Manage­ perts in the fields of conservation ment/Forestry from Rutgers Uni­ law, tax law, forest management versity, an MS in Forest Science and conservation planning will and a PhD in Forestry from North present and be on hand to answer Carolina State University. North Carolina Coopera­ attendees' questions. Guido van der Hoeven is an tive Extension, Ashe County Landowners, foresters, farm­ Extension Specialist in Agricul­ Center is presenting a Pas­ ers, attorneys, financial planners, ture and Resource Economics at ture Management and Heifer and others interested in or curious North Carolina State University. Development Workshop on about conservation agreements as Guido has a BS in Natural Re­ Saturday, August 20, 2005 at a method of long term land stew­ source Management and a MS Upper Mountain Research ardship should attend. in Agricultural Economics from Station in Laurel Springs, Kansas State University. Guido's The agenda will be the same NC. research interests include income for all three workshops, so you This workshop will include taxation of individuals and busi­ a presentation by Jim Turner should attend the location most ness entities, machinery econom­ convenient to you. The Sept. 27 entitled Heifer Development ics, farm business management workshop will be held at the Up­ Trails. There will also be in­ and the profitable continuation of formation about rotational per Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs, NC. The Sept. 28 "family firms" to succeeding gen­ erations. His current extension workshop will be held at Mayland responsibilities are to provide re­ Community College in Spruce Pine, NC. The Sept. 29 workshop sources and program leadership in the areas of taxation, agricultural will be held at the Cradle of Forinformation systems, estate plan­ esty in Pisgah, NC. Directions to ning and farm management. the workshops will be included with your registration confirma­ For more information about tion letter. Lodging is not includ­ this workshop: View the course ed in the registration fee. brochure at www.ncsu.edu/feop/ Instructors will be Ed Norvell, programs.html. or call 919-515Rick Hamilton, Mark Megalos 9563. Price Range 380.00 - 1080.00 830.00 - 830.00 57.50 - 57.50 26.50 - 50.00 47.00 - 85.00 32.00 - 51.50 51.50 - 54.50 53.00 - 71.00 57.00 - 57.00 56.50 - 56.50 120.00 - 120.00 107.50 - 107.50 76.00 - 117.00 85.00 - 110.50 84.50 - 109.00 71.00 - 74.50 66.50 - 66.50 67.50 - 67.50 112.00 - 112.00 85.00 - 125.00 96.00- 117.00 64.00 - 108.00 53.00 - 105.00 67.00 - 67.00 112.00- 126.00 94.00 - 130.00 78.50 - 118.00 76.00- 111.00 85.50 - 103.50 71.00 - 86.00 72.00 - 72.00 67.00 - 67.00 68.00 - 68.00 67.00 - 70.00 grazing, pasture fertility, premise ID/electronic tags and hay harvesting and stor­ age. At 1 p.m. goat research will be discussed followed by fencing systems and chemical weed/brush control in pasture and fence lines. To pre-register, call North Carolina Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County Center at (336) 219-2650. Registration fee is $10 per person, which includes lunch and breaks. Wilkes OPEN M-F 8-5 SAT 8-1 Electric Motors, tic SALES and SERVICE Come join us for an Estate Planning Land Management Seminar on Monday, August 29, 2005, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Family Central. This seminar will enable land­ owners to make sure of their wishers for their estate. To register for the semi­ nar please contact the North AC-DC Motor Repairs Air Compressors Poultry Motors WINC0 Stand-by Home Generators MYERS, LITTLE GIANT, B&G Water Pumps Carolina Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County Center at (336) 219-2650 no later than August 25, 2005. The meeting is co-spon­ sored by North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Farmland Preservation Committee and Farm Bu­ reau. Stand-by Generators by KMFOUGHK, 25 kw - 200 kw with Transfer Switches, John Deere Engines 3014 West US Hwy. 421 N, Wilkesboro (North of Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, on the right) Owners: Michael A. Nichols and Chad Everhardt ing and entomology, Christof den Boone, NC - The High Coun­ Biggelaar - the leader of ASU's try chapter of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) Agroecology Program, and other will host "Farm-scaping and Pest CFSA and Cooperative Extension Scouting" a field day at ASU Sus­ • personnel. Admission is free for CFSA tainable Development Teaching and Research Farm in Vallc Cruris members and $5 for non-members. ASU Sustainable Development on Saturday, August 20 from 4 -7 Teaching and Research Farm is p.m. located on Dutch Creek Road in Growing organic vegetables is Valle Cruris. For more information an exercise in applied ecology as about the field day contact Christof much as it is an effort at production and profit. One must enhance envi­ den Biggelaar at 828-297-2147 or ronmental conditions in and around Richard Boylan at the Watauga the field to favor beneficial preda­ County Extension office at 828264-3061. tors allowing them to control the The next CFSA hosted event posts that would otherwise plague will be September 19, 2005 in con­ the crop. At ASU's Agroecology Teaching Farm in Valle Cruris, junction with the Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day in Sugar Grove, NC. there has been a concerted effort Learn how to preserve your harvest to grow "farmscape" plants - those by canning, salting, fermentation that produce nectar in their flowers and more! to feed beneficial predators. This workshop will provide Carolina Farm Stewardship As­ a hands-on opportunity to learn sociation is a 22-year-old non-prof­ it network of farmers, gardeners, about common farm and garden pests, the beneficial predators that businesses, and consumers work­ eat them, and the farm-scape plant ing to develop locally based organ­ ic food systems in North and South habitat which the predators require to survive. Instructors include Carolina. Visit www.carolinafarmDr. Richard McDonald - a world stewards.org or call 919054202402 renowned expert on farm-scap­ to learn more. the more you send.. the greater your chances to win! Carolina West Wireless Customers, Each time you Send a text IXIGSSclgG you'll be Pasture management and heifer development workshop Estate planning land management seminar Farm-scaping field day planned Entered to Win an Apple iPod the more text messages you send, the more entries you have! UNLIMITED Text Messaging only $3.99* a month PLUS, start the school year off right with a new flip phone... Kyocera SoHo $19 \fjm •ie-tc &3 336-973-4507 for ,i limited time while supplies last Color screen with external caller ID Customizable faceplates .a* < and sheep lour There will be a tour of five different goat and sheep operations on Saturday, Sep­ tember 10, 2005. The five op­ erations have different types of facilities, different types of animals and different man­ agement styles. You can see everything from Boer Goats to Rambouillet Sheep to hair sheep, as well as some other farming operations. The route covers farms from Creston to Sparta. We will meet at the North Carolina Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County Center at 8 m. and leave at 8:30 a.m. We will return to the Exten­ sion Office around 4 p.m. We will be able to take the first 40 people who register before Tuesday, September 6, 2005. Registration is $5 per person and is payable the day of the tour. 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Skyline Telephone West Jefferson 336-877-1350 800-235-5007 Agents T&D8S°atellite Tony Lyall 336-846-3601 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 PAGE 9B COMMUNITY NEWS 1602 CURTIS Husky Vanguard Band TILLEYS hones skills at camp hw Qrntt Tiimmurn by Scott Turnmyre Special to the Post • Band Camp 2005 marked the beginning of another sea­ son for the Husky Vanguard Marching Band at Ashe Coun­ ty High School. The camp was held at ACHS beginning on July 25 for flag corps, drumline, and drum major students. The week of Aug. 1-5 brought all 110 members of the band and flag corps together in ses­ sion each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Band Camp is an annual event at ACHS that allows students to perfect their marching skills and begin working on the music for the coming show season. In all, there are 50 different forma­ tions in this year's field show. Each of the 110 students has a specific place on the field for each formation that is drilled over and over until everyone is in the correct position at the correct time. The ACHSjland Boosters concluded the ^>005 Band Camp with a cookout for all the students. Each year, the field show has a theme that all the mu­ sic and formations follow from beginning to end. This year's theme is "We're An American Band." All the show music is taken from American bands. The opening selection is "Call Me" by the group Blondie, fol­ lowed by a 1970s style funk tune by George Clinton and Parliament entitled, "Tear the Roof Off"; the third selection features the drumline on "Du­ eling Banjos"; the fourth selec­ tion is "The Sound of Silence", by Paul Simon; and the grand finale is "We're An American Band," by Grand Funk Rail­ road. Expect to hear some upbeat music, see lots of color and movement from the flag corps, and some fantastic spe­ cial effects. Drum majors this year are Michelle Rhodes and Courtlyn Reeves; and flag corps cap­ tains are Cati Robinson and Sarah Winebarger. The performance sched­ ule for the Husky Vanguard will include all home var­ sity football games at ACHS; and, marching band competi­ tions to include ACHS's own Husky Vanguard Invitational Festival of Bands on Oct. 1, the Food Lion Classic at East Rowan High School on Oct. 8; the Mt. Airy Festival of Bands at Mount Airy High School and the Patrick County Cel­ ebration of Pride at Patrick County High School (Stuart, VA) on Oct. 15; and the Ap­ palachian State Marching Band Festival on Oct. 22. The Vanguard will participate in BRIDGE ROAD WILKESBORO, NC 28697 336-667-9090 or 667-0897 WEBSITE: www.TilleyAutoSales.oom m' \ , % / , V c 11 i Photo courtesy of Scott Turnmyre Twirlers practice with their flags at the recently concluded summer band camp. holiday parades to include the West Jefferson Parade on Nov. 12; the Concord Christmas Parade on Nov. 19; the Salis­ bury Holiday Caravan Parade (ACHS is the 2005 Honor Band) on Nov. 23; and the Carolinas' Carrousel Parade in Charlotte on Thanksgiving Day. The Carolinas' Carrousel Parade will be broadcast live on WBTV Channel 3. In addition to all the other traditional marching band ^Performances, the Husky Van­ guard Marching Band has been selected as one of the 25 bands representing 17 states nationwide to participate in the 2006 Toyota Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. This will be the third NCAA Bowl Game performance for the Husky Vanguard. The band performed at the 2002 Nokia Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA; and the 2004 FedEx Or­ ange Bowl in Miami, Fla. The Toyota Gator Bowl will be played on Jan. 2, 2006 in ALLTEL Stadium. The newly renovated ALLTEL Stadium is the home of the NFL Jackson­ ville Jaguars and most recent­ ly the site for the 2005 Super Bowl. ALLTEL Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL and will seat over 80,000 spec­ tators. The Husky Vanguard will perform in a field show presentation with the other participating bands, the Ga­ tor Bowl parade in downtown Jacksonville, and perform in a mass band of all the partici­ pating high school bands at the Jacksonville Jaguars/Ten­ nessee Titans NFL game on Jan. 1, and conclude with a mass band performance in the Toyota Gator Bowl on Jan. 2. Both the field show presen­ tation and the parade at the Gator Bowl are competition settings for the high school bands. The mass band is now estimated to include over 2,000 performing band and flag corps students.The theme for the mass band performance has not yet been released. This will be the 60th Annual Gator Bowl held in Jacksonville, Fla. The game always features a participating team from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The first Gator Bowl champi­ on was Wake Forest in 1946. This is an honor for our stu­ dents of the Husky Vanguard Marching Band. Each student is responsible for funding his/ her own trip. If anyone in the Ashe County community is interested in helping sponsor a student for the trip, please contact myself, Director of Bands Scott Turnmyre, at ACHS at 246-2400. As always, the band students and parents would like to offer "thanks" to all our supporters in Ashe County. The Husky Vanguard Marching Band will represent ^she County as honored am­ bassadors wherever we go. Photo courtesy of Scott Turnmyre The Husky Vanguard Band, ready for another exciting year of performances. MOUNTAIN FAMILY CARE CENTER Our After Hours Clinic is located at the Top Dog Clinic in Warrensville at the Ashe County Middle School This center is NOT an extension of our emergency department, but a clinic that is available to you and your family for non-emergency care. Clinic Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00 - 9:00PM • Saturday ~ 8:00AM - 5:00PM Friday and Sunday -Closed Call our staff at: 336-384-6322for more information ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Specials the Week! �PAGE 10B FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 JEFFERSON POST QlSCOUVU tvefll®9® Stk IP410551 Stk #P6467i $12,220,ft^^^$i5968565* ^gp- $18,147i!i 2005 Buick LaSabre VHHIB 2005 Buick Terraza CXL ki 2005 GMC Canyon 4x4 M Ext. pi! Employee Price m Employee m. Price m m 0% APR for 60 Months Available Employee Price k 2005 GMC Yukon Denali 2005 GMC Sierra itk #G39687 Employee _ Price Employee Price mm Employee Price Save Over $11,000 m Photos for Illustrative Purposes Only Otir Best I |M| Certified Preowned Selection Ever? 2001 Ford Focus SE 2004 Pontiac GTO Only 34k miles Only 6k miles .Used Vehicle Rate } Starting at 2.9% 2003 Buick Century 2003 Buick LaSabre 2001 Saab 9 5 Aero 2002 Cadillac Devllle 1997 Grand Prix GT 2000 Buick LaSabre Leather, Loaded, Low Miles, Nice Limited, Only 33k miles 2004 GMC SLE 2500 2001 Nissan Frontier 4x4, Only 21k miles 2002 Sierra Denali Only 37k miles 1999 Pontiac Bonneville Only 50k miles 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe LT SE, Crew Cab, V6, Auto Larado, 4x4, Only 24k miles Only 29k miles Only 60k miles Limited, Only 19k miles 'arrantx $179 / Month 1999 Chrysler Cirrus LXI 2004 Subaru Outback Only 54k miles Only 19k miles Loaded 2002 Toyota Tacoma SRS, V6, Only 36k miles 2004 GMC Denali 2004 Ford F350 Lariat 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport Sunroof, 3rd Seat Crew Cab, Only 14k miles 4x4, Only 9k miles Pontiaction SUPKRIOR...BKAVER CRKKK'S CM SUPERSTORE Bringing The I experienced Staff You Can Trust Brian Minion • Rouss llart/og • Adam Lawlcr Earl Ham • Brad Reeves • Barry Richardson lorry Maliaffcy • Jeff Jones * All prices at GM Employee Discount For Everyone minus rebates. Not inclusive of tax, tag, title, or $99 Doc Fee ** GMAC 48 month smartlease. $1000 down & tax, tag, title, $99 Doc fee, Security Deposit & 1st payment due at lease inception. OAC � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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On Aug. 5, "We had a call to Ingles in reference to someone trying to pass a bad check," said Det. Bill Craig of the West Jefferson Police Department. When officers arrived on the scene, they learned two of the subjects had fled, possibly on foot. The third, Joseph Andy Wilcox, 35, of Wilkes County, was sitting in a car in the parking lot and was taken into custody. "The other two subjects were pushing grocery carts out of the building, when (Ingles employees) hollered at them to stop, that they were not going to take this check," Craig said. The two then abandoned the grocer­ ies and ran. What tipped off this alert cashier was that the check was drawn on the B&BT branch at 173 South Main |oalft Hume Improvement ifeC-feny Hid NC 2WS 4fn/«w ^ j ry *•4*1.47 IhtJIuri FIR. RRHPIMHIEIMUT f Y-MFF IWY" KMT v IlitfUu** . t«bm JMW. 1 s footnoid nomouius Qitert«it*t* ' i Photos courtesy of the West Jefferson Police Department Joseph Andy Wilcox (left) was taken Into custody Aug. 5 after he and two other suspects allegedly tried to pass the bad check such as this one (we blanked out name of the payee, which was fictious). Street, Jefferson. There is no BB&T bank in Ashe County. Examining several bad checks that Craig had assem­ bled, it became clear what had happened. The gang had printed on cheap, but stan­ dard business check blanks using a computer and printer. They checks purported to be from a (fictitious) business. When that business was lo­ cated in Alleghany County, the check was written to be drawn on the (real) B&BT branch at 173 South Main Street in Sparta. But when whoever decided to cash some checks in Ashe, they printed out a check moving "Scott's Home Improvement" to Jef­ ferson—and then, for good measure, did the same thing with the bank. Shortly after this, Wilkes County authorities arrested the second suspect in the In­ on, for over 19 of the last 24 gles case, Larry Lee Shumate, years, and was most recently 42, of Wilkes County. Shu­ released on Jan. 5, 2005. He mate is no stranger to Wilkes, was on probation for a DWI Surry and Caldwell authori­ at the time of his latest ar­ ties. Beginning with a break­ rest. ing, entering and larceny con­ According to Wilkes Coun­ viction in 1981, Shumate has ty court records, Shumate spent most of his adult life currently faces the following in jail. A review of his record charges: with the N.C. Department of •Assault with a deadly Correction showed that Shu­ weapon; mate had been in jail, off and •Communicating threats, two counts; •Second degree trespass; •No seat belt—driver •Driving with license re­ voked, seven counts •Fleeing or eluding ar­ rest with a motor vehicle, two counts •No liability insurance; •Fictitious/cancelled/re­ voked registration card, two counts; •Driving or allowing a ve­ hicle with no registration to be driven; , •Failure to heed a light or siren; •Resisting a public officer; •Uttering a forged instru­ ment; •Reckless driving to en­ danger, two counts; •Hit/run, leaving the scene of property damage; •Expired registration card/tag; • Obtaining property under false pretences, five counts; •DWI; •Speeding; • Possession of stolen goods or property, two counts; •Criminal contempt, four See Check, page 5A County to pursue recreation plan after losing $500K grant by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County lost out on a huge grant this year, and Parks and Recreation Direc­ tor Joe Boccardy explained to the board of commissioners it is because the county lacks a master plan for parks and recreation. The commissioners were not happy last Monday to hear about the loss of $500,000 in grant money that they had agreed to match for a million dollar ball field expansion project at Family Central. With the grant, the parks and recreation department had hoped to build ball fields, a walking trail, concession stand with restrooms, park­ ing, a playground, and do other renovations at Fam­ ily Central. The site has four useable ball fields, and the grant would have helped ren­ ovate an existing field and build two new ones. Boccardy told the board in February that this project would bring in additional rev­ enue for the county through concessions, tournament fees, advertising banners, and ticket sales. Boccardy explained last week that the county's grant application - submitted in January and denied this past spring - lost a total of 20 Carolina Division of Environ­ ment and Natural Resources (DENR). A portion of real estate sales, called stamps, goes into a fund in Raleigh for conservation and recre­ ation. Municipalities can ap­ ply for grants through this fund with a dollar per dollar match. Several commissioners said they had understood the PARTF grant applied for points "as a result of our lack would be to create new bail of investment in long-term fields and make improve­ planning." He said 10 points ments at Family Central, a were lost for not having a master plan, as it were, for master plan dealing specifi­ that facility. The board ap­ cally with the Family Central proved the grant application site, 7 points were lost for not and matching funds in No­ having a comprehensive sys­ vember 2004, and Boccardy tem-wide plan, and 3 points presented drawings for the were lost for not having a 3- project in February. In the meantime, Bocca­ 5 year capital improvement plan. rdy and the county parks and The Parks and Recreation recreation staff have been Trust Fund (PARTF) grant is looking at improvements to available through the North Ashe County Park, including Fashion Board Atlanta bound Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpo8t.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com clas8ified@jeffereonpost.com editorial@jeffereonpost.com See Grant, page 5A More water planned for Ashe County Park by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Part of the reason the Ashe County Barbecue Festival committee had to postpone its first festival planned for this fall is because there is not enough water at Ashe County Park to meet its needs. Festival organizers first chose Family Central as the site for the event, but con­ cerns over damage to the ball fields led to a move to Ashe County Park. Efforts were underway at the park to help the festival take place Labor Day weekend, but a shortage of water in August at the Fid­ dlers Convention convinced the Barbecue Festival plan­ ners and parks and recre­ ation staff that there would not be enough for expected vendors and visitors. Parks and Recreation Di­ rector Joe BoccaTdy came be­ fore the Ashe County Board of Commissioners last week to offer information on addi­ tional water resources for the park. He has been in contact with the Town of Jefferson about extension of lines into the park to provide town wa­ ter. Boccardy told the commis­ sioners that extending town water from Old Highway 16 to the gates of Ashe Coun­ ty Park, about half a mile, See Water, page 5A Red Cross chapter wins award by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Three Ashe County High School girls are heading to Atlanta this week for the ex­ perience of a lifetime. They have the opportunity to at­ tend a national apparel mar­ ket, learn about the fashion industry, and choose among thousands of possibilities the gowns they and their peers will be wearing to prom next spring. Seniors Kayla Furches, Margret Gardner and Brandi Marlow, all from West Jeffer­ son, were chosen recently as the 2005-06 Magnolia Fash­ ion Board. The major part of their duties on this board is to attend the Atlanta Ap­ parel Mart (Aug. 25-28) with choices in hand for the types additional water resources. A shortage of water in August led to more than an hour without water and restroom facilities for attendees at the Fiddlers Convention. The park also needs more water in order to support the planned Barbecue Festival, cancelled for this year but rescheduled for next September With what they learned from the PARTF grant appli­ cation for Family Central, and the increasing need for more water and facilities at Ashe County Park, the parks and recreation staff has delved into preliminary planning for a master plan for countywide parks and recreation. Boccardy introduced Mike Norris from McGill & Asso­ ciates at last Monday's com­ missioners' meeting, and told the board that the company is willing to do the plan at a Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County High School seniors Brandi Marlow, from left, Margret Gardner and Kayla Furches will be in Atlanta this weekend choosing prom gowns as part of their duties on the Magnolia Fashion Board. of prom dresses their fellow students will want to wear next spring. A survey is sent out to the juniors and seniors about the styles, colors and sizes wanted for prom dresses. The fashion board members orga­ nize these surveys and take the information with them to Atlanta. They attend fash­ ion shows, talk to designers and manufacturers, and view thousands of gowns in order to choose just the right ones for themselves and their fel­ low students. Are they excited? You bet! "I am excited about going to Atlanta," said Brandi Mar­ low, "because there are going to be a lot of prom dresses to choose from." Brandi said that while she doesn't plan to go into the fashion industry as a career - she wants to become a Reg­ istered Nurse and special­ ize in radiology - she is still See Fashion, page 5A Ashe County Chapter of the American Red Cross has received the Circle of Excel­ lence Award for the ninth year in a row. The award is presented when a chapter reaches its goal in blood col­ lection, and Ashe achieved 101 percent of their goal for the previous year. "People in this county care, and that makes the dif­ ference," said Ashley Mills, Donor Recruitment Repre­ sentative for the American Red Cross. "Ashe is one of the most viable chapters for its size. They are making the goal every year, so we can count on them. And the goal goes up every year, so that is challenging." The award was presented to the Ashe Chapter recently during the Celebration of Ex­ cellence Awards Banquet in Winston-Salem. The attrac­ tive award was exhibited dur­ ing last week's blood drive at Crimestoppers the National Guard Armory. The Ashe Chapter conducts a community blood drive each to the authorities. A $1,000 reward is being offered by the victim for the arrest and conviction of the person!s) who stole a motorcycle on Aug. 18 on the Glenn Miller Road in Warrensville. To obtain the reward, the motorcycle must also be recovered. The missing motorcycle is a 2005 Suzuki RM 250 K5 and is yellow in color. Persons with information should call Crimestoppers at 246-4188 or Det. William Sands, Ashe Sheriff's Office, 219-2600. Callers do not need to identify themselves to report information Photo by Linda Burchette Ozella Duncan, volunteer, from left, Jim Taylor, blood servic­ es chairman, and Eula Blevins, volunteer coordinator, show­ case the Circle of Excellence Award recently presented to the Ashe County Chapter of the American Red Cross for the ninth consecutive year. Dance Latino! Dance Latino will take place between 9 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, Aug. 27. at the Skate Zone Amusement Center, 498 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson. Come with all your family, and experience the Latin culture for a dance night of salsa, merengue, cumbia and more! Don't know how to dance? They'll teach you. Admission is $7, $5 for those under 12 years. month, normally held at the armory, and is always seeking See Award, page 5A For information, call 336-246-3232 or 336-3841693. Baile Latino! Sabado, Agosto 27, 2005, de 9 p.m. y 12 a.m. Venga con toda la familia a Bailar: Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggeaton, Bachata, y mucho mas! Entrada: $7; menor de 12 $5. Skate Zone Amusement Center, 498 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson. Para mas informacion, llamar 336-384-1693. �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Kathryn Louise Murray Feimster Crumpler May 19, 1959 August 14, 2005 Late in the afternoon of August 14, 2005, Kathryn Feimster died at her home in Crumpler, NC. She was the wife of Andrew Davis Feim­ ster and the daughter-in-law of Jack and Rose Marie Feim­ ster of Boone. Kathryn was born in Dur­ ham, NC on May 19,1959, to LeGrande and Clara McCullers Murray. She was a grad­ uate of Chatham Hall and had attended the University of Oregon before coming to Appalachian State Univer­ sity as a student in the Earth Studies Program. It was there that she met and married Andy Feimster in 1983. They had estab­ lished a home and business in Crumpler when in 1996, Kathryn was diagnosed with an extremely rare lung dis­ ease known as Lymphangioleiomyomatosis or LAM which afflicts only women of child bearing age. In June of that year, Kath­ ryn became the 100th per­ son and the second with her condition to receive a double lung transplant at Duke Uni­ Betty Lorrine Eldreth Brewer Creston August 25, 1949 August 15, 2005 Mrs. Betty Lorrine Eldreth Brewer, age 55, of Creston, died Monday, August 15,2005 at her residence.Funeral ser­ vices were held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Three Top Baptist Church by Rev. Rhonda Rash, Rev. Bluferd Eldreth and Rev. Dean Rector officiating. Burial followed in the Brew­ er Family Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Brewer was born in Ashe County on Thursday, August 25, 1949 to the late James Winfred Eldreth and the late Melvalee Gaddy Eldreth. She was a mem­ ber of the Three Top Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Glenn Brewer. She is survived by her hus­ band, Luther "Gene" Brew­ er, Sr., of the home; a son, Luther 'Gene" Brewer, Jr., of West Jefferson; three broth­ ers, Ronnie Eldreth, of North Wilkesboro, Steve Moran, of Gastonia and Jimmy Dean Darnell, of Jefferson; four sisters, Barbara Fisher and Debra Eldreth, both of Asheville, Bonnie Eldreth, of Detroit, Michigan and Raye Sponseller, of Elizabethtown, NC; a grandson, Jonathan Thomas Brewer, of Millers Creek; two granddaughters, Nicole Roark and Cheynna Hodge, of Independence, Vir­ ginia; a special friend, Nancy Nichols, of Tennessee; sev­ eral nieces and nephews also survives. Memorials may be made to: The family, do Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Cordie Woodie versity Medical Center. At Darnell her death, she was one of the Laurel Springs of that hundred who had five May 24, 1914 survived. August 15, 2005 Always optimistic, she Mrs. Cordie Woodie Dar­ lived her life with zest and without self pity. With the nell, age 91, of Laurel Springs, aid of the caring individuals died Monday night, August at Duke and the unwaver­ 15, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services were ing support of her husband and her mother, she contin­ held on Wednesday, August ued to enjoy the people and 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Boone things she loved. Their home Family Funeral Home Cha­ and the business she and pel with Rev. Ted Reynolds Andy built together are last­ and Rev. Lonnie Pruitt offici­ ing symbols of the life they ating. Burial followed in the lived in spite of overwhelm­ Woodie Family Cemetery. The family received friends from ing odds. At her request, there will 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Wednes­ be no funeral. A private cel­ day, two hours prior to the ebration of her life will be funeral service. Mrs. Darnell was born in held at a latter date. Predeceased by her father, Ashe County on Sunday, May Kathryn is survived by her 24, 1914 to the late George husband, her mother, her sis­ Woodie and Mary Jane ter, Suzanne M. Howe and * Blevins Woodie. She was a her husband, Peter; a niece, homemaker. She is survived by her hus­ Britt L. Burns and her hus­ band, Ardle Darnell; six sons, band, Chad; and a nephew, Bill Darnell and Dwight Dar­ Scott Little. Memorials may be made in nell, both of Laurel Springs, her name to: The Lung Trans­ Gary Darnell, Rocky Darnell plant Research Fund, DUMC and Roger Darnell, all of Wil­ Box 3876, do Scott Palmer, kesboro and J.D. Darnell of Room #128 Bell Building, "West Jefferson; four daugh­ Durham, NC 27710 or The ters, Joyce Pruitt, Peggy Hart LAM Foundation, 10105 Bea­ and Mildred Bowlin, all of con Hills Drive, Cincinnati, Laurel Springs and Linda Barker, of Jefferson; twentyOhio 45241-1335. one grandchildren; twentysix great-grandchildren; four great, great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Dorothy Lee You may give the family Jordan your condolences at our web­ Bumgarner site www.boonefuneralhome. Fleetwood com. November 11, 1932 Boone Family Funeral August 20, 2005 Home of West Jefferson was Mrs. Dorothy Lee Jordan in charge of these arrange­ Bumgarner age 72 of Fleet­ ments. wood died Saturday, August 20, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 22, Angie Glisson 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Boone West Jefferson Family Funeral Home Cha­ April 2, 1924 pel by Rev. Gary Watson, Rev. August 20, 2005 Allen Combs and Rev. Chris Ms. Angie Glisson age 81 Cox. Burial will follow in Big of West Jefferson died Satur­ Flats Baptist Church Cem­ day, August 20,2005 at North etery. The family received Carolina Baptist Hospital in friends from 1-3 p. m. on Mon­ Winston Salem. day, August 22, 2005 prior to Memorial services were the funeral service at Boone held on Monday, August 22, Family Funeral Home. 2005 at 11:00am at Boone Mrs. Bumgarner was born Family Funeral Home Cha­ in Ashe County on Sunday, pel by Rev. Kirk McNeill. November 11, 1932 to the The family received late Ira T. Jordan and the late friends from 10-1lam on Drucilla Kimberlin Jordan. Monday, August 22, 2005at Along with her parents she Boone Family Funeral Home was preceded in death by one and again after the memorial sister Barbara Pennington. service at her home. Mrs. Bumgarner is sur­ Ms. Glisson was born in vived by, her husband of 56 Hawkinsville, GA on Sun­ years, William "Bill" Bumgar­ day, April 2, 1924 to the late ner, two daughters: Anita Charles Stedman Glisson, Sr. Elliott and husband Tom of and the late Lillian Anderson Fleetwood, Janet Parsons and Glisson. She taught school husband Junior of Fleetwood, in Asheboro, Greensboro and six brothers, William Jordan coached the girl's basketball of West Jefferson, Lloyd Jor­ team until she retired and dan of Sparta, Glenn Jor­ moved to Ashe County. While dan of Rutherfordton, NC, in Ashe County she volun­ Leonard Jordan of West teered at Ashe Memorial Jefferson, James Jordan of Hospital which she dearly Fleetwood, Carroll Jordan of loved and worked until the Jefferson, one sister, Betty day she died. Bare of Rutherfordton, NC 3 Ms. Glisson is survived by grandchildren, Nathan Elliott several nieces and nephews. and-wife, Beth, Adam Elliott, In Lieu of flowers memo­ and wife, Cara and Katie Par­ rials may be made to: Ashe sons both of Fleetwood, 1step Memorial Hospital Founda­ grandchild, James Parsons of tion: 200 Hospital Ave., Jef­ Fleetwood, 2 great-grandchil­ ferson, NC 28640. dren, Jessica Elliott, Drake You may send condolences Elliott, and several nieces to the family at our website and nephews also survive. www.boonefuneralhome.com. Flowers are accepted or Boone Family Funeral memorial may be made to the Home of West Jefferson was family do Anita Elliott 3750 entrusted with Ms. Glisson's Railroad Grade Road, Fleet­ arrangements. wood, NC 28626 You may send your con­ dolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mrs. Bumgraner's arrangements. er t Special eone a f m m y Birthda te it special for them bWfacing abirthday ad in the JefferToji Post Come by our office locatea^at 203 S Second Ave.* West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for asSnstance. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." Edward Charles Pruitt West Jefferson August 3, 1960 August 18, 2005 Mr. Edward Charles Pruitt, better known as "Eddie", age 45, of West Jefferson, died Thursday morning, August 18, 2005 at Wilkes Regional Hospital. Funeral services wereheld on Saturday at 8:00 pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Osborne and Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. The family received friends from 6:008:00 pm on Saturday, two hours prior to the funeral service. Mr. Pruitt was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, August 3, 1960 to the late James Billy Pruitt and to Shirley Osborne Pruitt. He worked as a Painter. He was preceded in death by his father, James Billy Pruitt on April 7, 2001. He is survived by a son, Billy Pruitt, of Albemarle, NC; his mother, Shirley Osborne Pruitt, of West Jefferson; a sister, Diane Brooks and hus­ band, David, of Lansing; Life Partner, Connie Stuart, of Lansing; three nieces, Nichole Brooks, Savannah Brooks and Paige Brooks, all of Lan­ sing. Flowers appreciated or memorials may be made to: The family, do Shirley Pruitt, 306 East Buffalo Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give your condo­ lences to the family through our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home, of West Jefferson, is in charge of these services. Gladys Thelma Marsh Sparta December 1, 1918 August 21, 2005 Gladys Thelma Marsh Shepherd, age 86, of Sparta, formerly of Laurel Springs, died Thursday night, August 18, 2005 at Alleghany Memo­ rial Hospital. Funeral services were on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Transou United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Brooks officiating. Burial followed in the church cem­ etery. The family receivedfriends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Saturday, August 20 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Ashe County on Sunday, December 1, 1918 to the late Abner Marsh and to the late Jane Woodruff. She was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Sid­ ney Shepherd. She is survived by two sons, Johnny Shepherd, of Sparta and Harold Shepherd, of North Wilkesboro; a broth­ er, Ballard Marsh, of West Jefferson; two grandchil­ dren, Sherry Rose and David Shepherd; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. Advertise your vehicles for sale in the Jefferson Post classifieds during our special Promotion! Average price increase of brand-name drugs more than doubles Information found at www.aarp.com New data analyzed by the AARP Public Poli­ cy Institute show that over the 12-month peri­ od ending March 2005, manufacturers raised the price they charge for 195 brand-name drugs most commonly used by older Americans, on average, by more than 6 percent (6.6 percent). By contrast, over the same period, manufacturers raised the list price of 75 most commonly used generic drugs, on aver­ age, by less than 1 (0.7) percent. The general inflation rate, as mea­ sured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), aver­ aged 3 percent during the same period. AARP, through its Rx Watchdog project, is issuing quarterly reports on when and how much the manufac­ turers of prescription drugs most commonly used by older Americans change the prices that they charge to wholesal­ ers and other direct pur­ chasers for these drugs. A joint project with the PRIME Institute of the University of Minneso­ ta, these reports ana­ lyze pricing data from various perspectives: average annual trend, three-month increases, therapeutic category, bestselling drugs and individual manufactur­ ers. "Regardless of which lens you use to look at the brand-name data, the average increase far outstrips inflation," said AARP's Director of Pol­ icy and Strategy John Rother. "Seventy per­ cent of the population over age 50 is currently having problems paying for prescription drugs. Some of these are won­ der drugs, but they can't realize their potential if people can't afford to buy them." First Quarter 2005 Increases for BrandName Drugs The first quarter of 2005 saw a substantial increase in the price manufacturers charge wholesalers an<j other direct purchasers for their product, raising it on average by 3.3 per­ cent, more' than three times the general infla­ tion rate of 1 percent over the same threemonth period. Quarterly price increases were widely distributed across indi­ vidual products. Of the 195 drugs in the sample, 110 were priced higher at the end of the first quarter than at the beginning. The price of the remaining 85 didn't change. Thirty-seven drugs had three-month price increases greater than 5 percent, includ­ ing seven drugs with price increases of more than 7.5 percent. AARP's finding of a continued pattern of high increases in brandname drug prices has been con- firmed in other studies. One recently showed that brandname prescription drug prices increased by 5.5 percent in the first half of 2005. Cost of Therapy Using Brand-Name Drugs Assuming that the manufacturers' price increases for brandname drugs were passed on as higher retail pric­ es, consumers of 189 medicines commonly used to treat chronic conditions were paying an average of $48 more per prescription at the end of the 12-month period than at its begin­ ning. This means that the typical older Amer­ ican, who takes three medications for common chronic conditions, has seen bills for personal therapy rise by an aver­ age of $144 since the end of March 2004. Cost of Best Selling Brand-Name Drugs Looking at the drugs older consumers are most likely to use: Of the 25 brand-name med­ ications with the great­ est sales in 2003, 21 of these had price increas­ es during the first quar­ ter of 2005, and every increase was higher than the general infla­ tion rate. (One of these top 25 drugs, Vioxx 25 mg, is no longer on the market.) The highest percent­ age price change of 6 percent was applied to AstraZeneca's beta blocker Toprol XL 50 mg. Pfizer raised its price for each of the eight bestselling drugs it manufactures by 5 per­ cent. Bristol-Myers Squibb raised the price of the four best-selling drugs it manufactures from 2.9 percent for Plavix 75 mg to 5.9 percent for Pravachol 20 mg and Pravachol 40 mg. Merck manufactures the top-selling drug in the sample, Fosamax 70 mg, and raised its price by 4.5 percent during the quarter; the price of the other best-sell­ ing Merck drug, Zocor 20 mg, didn't change. List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post One Month (8 runs) for (jjfikly $18.00 Up,to 5 line ad. All ads must be prepaid. Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: classified@jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. 119 Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified@jeffersonpost.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESPAY/ AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS Don't let real estate scammers get your home, Cooper wanrs by Roy Cooper Attorney General Special to the Post Buying a home is the most 'important purchase most of us will ever make. However with real estate prices con­ tinuing to climb across North Carolina, many people are getting involved in the real estate market. And not all of these people have your best interest at heart. You may be tempted to explore offers that promise, "We'll buy your home in 7 days," or claim to help you "Sell your house without having to go through a bank." This scheme begins when a home buyer convinc­ es you to move your mort­ gage into an elaborate trust and make payments to him instead of to the bank. Or, the home buyer may ask you to move out so that he can rent the property. At this point the deal maker has the deed to the house, but you're still responsible for the mortgage because it's in your name. The buyer may use that deed to drain your home of its eq­ uity, take out loans, or even resell' the house without paying off the mortgage. Re­ cently my office took one of these "We buy homes" outfits to court to stop them from taking advantage of North Carolina homeowners. A company ironically named Integrity Investment proper­ ties ran an elaborate scheme through which it took and held the title to home in a trust and then leased the homes while leaving the original owners responsible for paying the existing mort­ gage. Although Integrity promised to pay the mort­ gages on homes it "bought" from sellers, the company N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper never put its own name on the loan and sometimes failed to make payments on behalf of the original hom­ eowners, putting them at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. Fortunately my office was able to stop this company from violating the law. We're also on the look out for other scammers who may try to take advantage of homeowners. In addition, the North Carolina General Assembly is considering a new law that would provide safeguards for homeowners who wish to sell their homes through so called "investors," or real estate resale dealers. The measure, House Bill 725, would require more openness and a bond to make refunds if needed. Another type of real estate scam involves so called "foreclosure consul­ tants." These people promise they can resolve a foreclosure by meeting or negotiating with the homeowner's credi­ tors. They generally take one month's mortgage payment, but instead of paying the lender, they pocket this mon­ ey as an up front fee. This scam leaves desperate hom­ eowners in even worse shape than they started. If you're having a tough time keeping up with your mortgage pay­ ments, you may be better off talking to the mortgage firm directly or consulting with an attorney. There is also a measure, Senate Bill 590, being considered by state legislators that would re­ strict foreclosure specialists from taking advance fees.To protect your self from real estate and mortgage scams, be skeptical about compa­ nies that: • Advertise themselves as a "mortgage consultants" or foreclosure services." • Con­ tact you because your home is listed for foreclosure at the courthouse. • Require a large down payment up front before tak­ ing any action. • Tell you to make your mortgage payments to them instead of your mortgage company. • Ask you to transfer your property deed or title to them or a trust they've es­ tablished. And remember that you can always call my consumer protection hotline at 1-8775-NO-SCAM to check out a company before you do busi­ ness with them. Attorney General Roy Cooper and his staff are working to educate consumers and protect them from scams. We are here to be of service when you need us but through consumer education efforts like these columns we hope to help con­ sumers avoid problems from the start. Carolina West Wireless introduces new technology t Wilkesboro, NC- Caro­ lina West Wireless recently introduced BREW tech­ nology to their wireless customers. BREW stands for Binary Runtime Envi­ ronment for Wireless. The technology allows wireless users to download applica­ tions right from their hand­ set via a real time catalog to personalize their phone. BREW can be used for busi­ ness applications or just for fun. Carolina West Wireless users can use BREW ap­ plications to download in­ formation including news, weather and sports. Those seeking more entertain­ ment options can download ring tones, music, video, Date: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 - Time: 7:00 p.m. CarolinaWest W I R wallpaper, screen savers, comics and more. For those who enjoy playing games on their wireless phone, BREW now offers single player and interactive multi-player games. "Wireless users have be­ come very technologically savvy. Carolina West Wire­ less is proud to offer BREW 6 l € S A.S.H.E.—A Safe Home for Everyone, is proud to announce the formal dedication of our shelter. You are cordially invited to join us on this occa­ sion, which follows the opening of Lori Hall's new photography exhibit. S Location: Ashe Arts Council Building, 303 School Ave. in downtown West Jefferson to provide our customers with the services and appli­ cations they desire," stated Karen Poteat, Market­ ing Specialist for Carolina West Wireless. For more information on Carolina West Wireless, call 1-800-235-5007 or visit on­ line at www.carolinawest. com. 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Earlier this month, we received this press release, which we reproduce in full: "Salisbury attorney and businessman Bill Graham is attending the Republican National Committee's Team 100 2005 Summer National Meeting on Friday, August 12, in Crawford, Texas. Events include a luncheon at President Bush's Broken Spoke Ranch in Crawford. Mr. Graham is the only participant from North Carolina. "Membership in the Republican National Committee's Team 100 is extended to a select group of outstanding men and women throughout the United States who commit to raise $100,000 each to support the Republican National Committee's endeavors to sustain strong Republican majorities across America." As President George W. Bush drove to a neighbor­ ing ranch that Friday for the big bash honoring this Salisbury gentleman and his peers from across the nation, he passed Cindy Sheehan in a ditch by the side of the road. Now these donors had paid their admission to the presence of George W.— raising $100,000 plus. News reports indicated that the president hoped at raise a couple more million from this party of the faithful. So $100,000 is the admis­ sion price. Apparently a son killed in war is not equal to that amount. Because, obviously, that fact has not earned Sheehan a meeting with the president. Oh yes, last year he did meet with her and a number of other grieving parents. As Sheehan admits, she said positive things about that meeting, adding she was in still in deep shock about her son's death. As she began the healing process, she came to oppose the war as illegal and immoral. Now she would like to meet him for a few minutes and ask him why her son died. Bush commented in an interview—which took longer than meeting her would have required—"But whether it be here or in Washington or anywhere else, there's somebody who has got something to say to the president, that's part of the job. And I think it's important for me to be thoughtful and sensitive to those who have got some­ thing to say. But, I think it's also important for me to go on with my life, to keep a balanced life." Well, good for him. So would Cindy1 Sheehan, and five minutes of his time could help her do that. But then she hasn't raised $100,000 for Bush & Co. And, at least as fax as this administra­ tion is concerned, one dead soldier apparently comes nowhere near the price of admission. m Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Howell Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mail room Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4A TUESDAY, AUGUS T 23, 2005 Too much testing? To the Editor: Success on "End of Grade" (EOG) testing is always an opportunity for pride in our schools, but is it a real indicator of the actual successful educa­ tion of our children? The answer by those who dili­ gently observe the educa­ tion process in our schools, whether in our local sys­ tem or nationwide, would be less than positive. Isn't it a good indicator of suc­ cess when the resultant scores on math and read­ ing tests are at or above what is considered accept­ able? Yes, would be a com­ placent answer. Absolutely not would be a frightfully awakening answer. The truth however, falls some­ where in between. True indicators are a revelation of what is actually known as compared to what is perceived to be known. Often there is exhibited a great skill in test taking that does not necessarily reflect the knowledge or ability of a person. Many years ago a friend who was serving with me in the US Navy claimed he could take and pass the standard test for an aviation electron­ ics technician although he knew absolutely noth­ ing about electronics and be promoted to electronics technician Petty Office. He took the test, passed and was promoted still knowing virtually nothing about the subject.. He was an expert teat taker. Now good test takers are not always born, they are usually taught the skill. Some knowledge can be acquired with this training, but the regiment is boring, tiring and of little lasting value. What we need is real education that is fun to learn, exciting, challeng­ ing and then the testing will take care of itself. So, how do we do this? There is a way to insure kids get the education and do well on the E.O.G. test. It's that dirty little four letter word "WORK". CoFounder and principal of KIPP Academy (Knowledge is Power Program) Michael Feinberg said, "If you're off the bus, you're working." This Houston Texas school for low-income minority students is right on target. Too much time is spent on feel good programs, field trips, Fun Fridays, com­ puter time, recreation and down time in general. If it is not mandated by law we need to get rid of it. Our good, qualified teach­ ers are ham-strung by "STUFF" and are not given the latitude to teach. Another down side to standardized testing and curricula is the full circle syndrome. "Take tests to learn to take tests to learn to take tests." And little else is learned. Additionally, our students who were born in this country cannot speak (grammatically) as well as those who learned it as a second language. Lack of respect for author­ ity is another hindrance to learning. An example of this is the manner in which students respond to those in leadership roles. This past school year pre­ sented the opportunity for me to substitute at Ashe Middle School. As the days passed I became increas­ ingly tired of the Yeah (yes) and Naw (no) so I instructed my students to .«• r: _. O- ••/X- J - Letters to the Editor say yes or no and prefer­ able yes sir or no sir. One student asked "why say sir, are you really important?" to which answered "no, you are important and someday your manners might deter­ mine whether you get a job or not." A few days later the student said "Yeah" to a female teacher in my presence, so I asked him to correct it and tell why. He said to her "yes ma'am, because I am important." So, when the environment is conducive to learning, learning will take place. Weekly (closed book) testing is necessary to track and document the progress of students, but it must be done with learning in mind and not pleasing Washington or Raleigh. Another area of concern is the teaching of history or lack of it. American his­ tory, in particular, is virtu­ ally ignored. Special events including field trips and "juggling acts" in the audi­ torium are usually planned during social studies and history periods. Finally, the paper work that teachers are required to shuffle is staggering. Most of this should be done by resource and clerical staff hired for this pur­ pose. The exceptions being grading tests and general memoranda to staff and parents. The teachers want to teach. Let them and the students will get the edu­ cation they deserve. Kershaw Getty Fleetwood Reader no Foxx fan To the Editor: I have something to add to the discussion about our representative, Virginia Foxx. Yes, she made a good choice in voting against CAFTA. I feel very sure she was aware that her political future was on the line if she didn't stand firm and make that particular choice. Nevertheless, I give credit where credit is due. It was a good choice. When I hear Virginia Foxx speak, however, (usu­ ally when I'm unfortunate enough to walk into a store where I can't turn off the radio), I want to throw up. She is the epitome of nastiness and just plain mean spiritedness. Never once has she made any attempt to repair the partisan rift in this country that her "idol" Dubya has created. On the contrary, she has done her best to throw fuel on the fire and add to the rift. She has been one of Dubya's biggest cheerlead­ ers. She has supported this President's despicable war, she has compared him to Abraham Lincoln and made it clear that she believes he's doing a fine job in his "war on ter­ ror," she has supported his plans to destroy Social Security, she has never once stood against or held him accountable for his lies. She voted against restoring money to PBS funding when millions of Americans were upset and afraid it was going to be lost. She accepted $10,000 from Tom Delay, (who has shown himself to be the Poster Child of Integrity), and she was one of the representatives who voted to weaken the ethics rules (which many believe was done with one purpose in mind—to protect Tom Delay). This vote came from a woman who ran on a platform of "traditional values." Democrats have sent Virginia Foxx letters and emails concerning vari­ ous issues of concern to them and had impersonal emails sent back that said, "Thank you for writing. I appreciate hearing from my constituents." I per­ sonally viewed one of these emails sent to a friend. There was no response to my friend's concern or any indication that Foxx was aware of the issue in ques­ tion. She didn't even sign her name to the email. If her name hadn't beqn included in the subject box, my friend would have had no idea who the email was from. I have to wonder if this is the standard email she sends out to every­ one—or is it reserved only for the despised "liberals." Perhaps she should include a PS. "I see you are a reg­ istered Democrat, which means I really don't give a damn what you think about anything. I only represent one segment of the 5th district." That is the impression that her "responses" convey. Virginia Foxx is up for re-election next year, and if we vote her in again, most likely she's there to stay for a good long while. I think there are very few people who feel that this country is headed in the right direction. One of the major things we can do about that is choose can­ didates to represent us in Congress who will be bi­ partisan, represent all of us and show some sem­ blance of politeness and professionalism to "every­ one." Each time I hear Foxx speak, I cringe and wonder if other members of Congress are thinking, "Is that the best North Carolina has to offer?" The j »• 'WM W32U? next time you hear Foxx mouthing off her "nastiness" on the radio, remem­ ber that the candidate you select represents who you are. I know a lot of very nice Republicans, and I've never met any who were anything like Virginia Foxx. It's time for heal­ ing in this country—not more hatred. It's time for a change. Susan Phillips Vilas Reform the U.N.? To the Editor: Reform the U.N.? Impossible! The U.S. needs to leave the U.N., stop all funding of the U.N., void all treaties betwepp j the U.S. and the U.N. and evict the U.N. out of this coun­ try! Once more Rep. Foxx shows us she is a Bush Regime loyalist and sup­ ports their globalist agen­ da. Proof is in her voting to continue the bloody, illegal Iraq occupation and to fund it with our tax dollars. She voted for the Real ID Act, which includes a national ID, internal checkpoints and more police state tyranny. She supports John Bolton as the Bushannointed representative to the U.N. Bolton is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations who is pushing us into world gov­ ernment and to end our sovereignty. Gosh, not a peep from the John Birch gang who used the Ashe County library to promote itself and to hard sell Rep. Foxx in meetings that were sold as anti-FTTA/CAFTS pro­ gram. Same old story, liars and schills selling us out and further eroding our republic while pretending to be our "saviors." Dave Gale Glendale Springs Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post. P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson. NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Friends group donates over $23,000 to county library by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor 1972 and was amazed to be buying a book from someone in Ashe County. He teaches philosophy at a college there, she said, and has written over a dozen books. The Friends do their best to recognize valuable books by checking prices on the In­ ternet. They sell those books on Amazon.com and to lo­ cal collectors and book deal­ ers. The Friends sell books worldwide through Amazon, including to such countries as Australia, Japan, South Afri­ ca, France, United Kingdom, and Sweden. The Friends have given the library approximately $23,000 in the past 14 months: $5,675 to fund the Children's Summer Reading Program; $3,000 for Adult Services, mainly new reference books; and $10,000 for the planned Friends of Ashe Coun­ ty Public Library donated $1,002.50 in July and $800 in June to the library from book sales. These were the largest donations ever made through book sales, which normally bring in $400-$600 each month. The Friends credit this to special sales, new shelves for books and videos, and more business at the library. As part of this fundraising effort, a book on St. Francis of Assisi was sold to a Fran­ ciscan monk for $100 and a lady from Texas bought a Spanish cookbook for $75. Friends member Betty Rembert sold a book to a man in Pennsylvania who wrote back to say that he graduated from Beaver Creek High School in addition to the library. New shelves were recently added, providing space for vid­ eo sales, and most of the 528 videos were sold very quickly. There are also like-new medi­ cal and health care books and a variety of titles and subjects in fiction and non-fiction. A sale of art books is being planned for September. Friends member Vaughn Morrison advises the public not to wait for big book sales anymore. There is no longer a fall book sale. Sales are con­ tinuous on these shelves at the front of the library. All the money collected from book sales goes directly to the li­ brary. A donation of $320 for the Library Staff Appreciation Week held last week came from the Friends' member­ ship dues. Membership is Popular speaker returns to library The ever-popular Dr. Hen­ ry Lesesne will be speaking on August 24 at 11 a.m. at the Ashe County Public Li­ brary. The public is invited. "Dr. Lesesne packs the house every time," says Friends of the Library pres­ ident, Beth Dixon. "He could be made an honorary citizen of Ashe County." Past lectures of Dr. Le­ sesne (pronounced la sane') include "Laughter as Medi­ cine" and "Is God Good for Your Health?" The August lecture will be "What's Nefw with Number Two: Colon Changes and Geriatrics." "Something you can count on is any presentation of Dr. Lesesne's will be very infor­ mative, in good taste and humorous," said Dixon. Dr. Lesesne has been on the faculty of the Universi­ ty of North Carolina at Cha­ pel Hill School of Medicine since 1973. A native of At­ lanta, Dr. Lesesne was edu­ cated at Vanderbilt Univer­ sity and UNC Chapel Hill. He has conducted research on the human digestive sys­ tem and has published ex­ tensively in the field. He travels annually to Kenya and Malaysia to con­ duct continuing medical ed­ ucation seminars to medical missionaries in those coun­ tries. He has a special inter­ est in the spiritual aspects of health and healing. Dr. Lesesne's presen­ tation is made possible through the UNC Speaker's Bureau. and a review of your health history. Donors must be at least 17 years old and 110 pounds, be in good health and not have donated blood in the past eight weeks. The only pain involved in blood donation is the same as you would feel through a needle stick at your doctor's office for a blood test. Dona­ tion involves drawing about a pint of blood from your arm and usually takes about 10 minutes. From consultation to completion, the donation takes about an hour, and there is no known risk of con­ tracting any disease from do­ nating blood. People who need blood are those who undergo surgery for such needs as coronary artery bypass (1-5 units), hip or joint replacement (2 units), auto accidents/gunshot wounds (up to 50 units), and organ transplants (up to hun­ dreds of units). There is no substitute for human blood. Only 5 percent of the popula­ tion are blood donors, while every 2 seconds someone in the United States receives a blood transfusion. For more information about blood donation, call 1800-GIVE-LIFE, go online to www.redcrossblood.org, or call locally to 877-5470. Award continued from front page new sponsors and locations to make it easier for residents of outlying communities to donate. Riverview Commu­ nity Center conducted a blood drive with great success for residents in that area who find it difficult to come to Jef­ ferson during the day for the drive at the armory. Weekend blood drives are also welcome for Ashe County residents who work outside the county during the day. Donation of a pint of blood can help up to three people, and donors receive a miniphysical to record tempera­ ture, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin (blood count) currently about 160. They helped set up a table with flowers and pictures of each library employee and volun­ teer along with a framed res- olution from the Ashe County Board of Commissioners pro­ claiming Library Staff Appre­ ciation Week, and provided a catered lunch by Michael's 102 North. Donations of books are welcome anytime. If pick-up is needed, just call the library at 846-2041. charge of attempting to ob­ tain property under false pretences in Ashe County. Her vehicle is currently im­ pounded by the West Jeffer­ son Police Department. Allen has no prior criminal record. Shumate is currently be­ ing held on a $131,000 se­ cured bond in Wilkes County. Wilcox was released from Ashe County jail under a $7,500 secured bond. He fac­ es one count of attempting to obtain property under false pretences. Any person or business that has taken a bad check similar to the one seen on the cover is urged to contact Det. Bill Craig at the West Jeffer­ son Police Department (336246-9410). The investigation in this case continues. the money would come from to do this project, and McMil­ lan said help could come from High Country Council of Gov­ ernments. He said the council sends out grant requests and proposals, such as water and sewer service needed in the Bristol community (where Ashe County Park is located) at a cost of about $2 million. The county is looking at water only, he said, because there is no septic system problem in the community and the park has made improvements to its septic system for more ef­ ficient annual pumping. McMillan said planning is underway for this project in the Bristol community, and he hopes the Town of Jeffer­ son would help the county match a grant request. Ex­ tension of water lines would offer the opportunity for resi­ dents in the area to hook on to town water. ation. Boccardy said such a plan would greatly improve the county's chances of obtain­ ing a PARTF grant for next year and other grants as well. Neither he, nor Norris, could promise the board that a master plan would guaran­ tee grant approvals, but it is necessary, they said for the county to be competitive with other communities. Commissioner Richard Calhoun asked Boccardy about the Family Central plan, and Boccardy said that plan was site specific, but without a county-wide mas­ ter plan the county is not as attractive for grants. Norris said the Family Central plan can be incorporated into the master plan. Commissioner Judy Porter Poe asked if the master plan could be completed by Janu­ ary, the next deadline for a PARTF grant application. Norris said it would be an aggressive schedule, but he believes that if the plan is not completely finished by January, he will be to a point where proposals and recom­ mendations could be a part of the PARTF grant applica­ tion. Boccardy added that the county would be looked on more favorably for grant money with a master plan in the process. Check continued from front page counts Shumate also faces charg­ es of attempting to obtain property under false pretenc­ es in Ashe County. The third suspect in the case is Karla Adams Allen, 46, of Wilkes County. Allen is the owner of the vehicle in which Wilcox was apprehend­ ed. She had not been arrested at press time, and faces one Water continued from front page would cost approximately $103,925. Because existing lines in the park may not be capable of handling pres­ sure from town water lines, the park lines may also need to be replaced. He noted es­ timates of $85,800 for park lines without a hydrant for fire protection and $141,125 with a hydrant. Commissioner Richard Calhoun asked County Man­ ager Dan McMillan where Grant continued from front page Fashion -—continued from front page looking forward to serving on the fashion board and all it entails. Kayla Furches said she may study business for a ca­ reer, and learning about the fashion industry can be part of that. She is enjoying be­ ing on the fashion board, and recently helping with the All That Jazz II event at Jeffer­ son Landing. The trip to At­ lanta is an exciting event to look forward to. Margret Gardner, who is planning a career in physi­ cal therapy, said she is ex­ cited about going to Atlanta and being able to choose her prom dress from thousands of styles. All three girls are looking forward to the fashion shows in Atlanta and working with fashion shows right here in Ashe County. They are mem­ bers of the fashion board sponsored by Magnolia, a West Jefferson business set to open this fall by Angelia Cambre, former co-owner of Uptown Threads, and Becky Absher of Becky's Hair Bou­ tique and The Ladybug. The girls were chosen from a num­ Photo by Linda Burchette Surrounded by Ashe County Public Library staff and volunteers and Friends of the Library, Friends treasurer Vaughn Morrison presents a check to Adult Services Librarian Joanne Kemp for the recent Library Staff Appreciation Week. ber of applicants submitted by teachers who make up the nominating committee. The board members are chosen on character traits, work ethic, fashion sense, leadership and other positive attributes. The Magnolia Fashion Board is a joint educational program with Magnolia and Ashe County High School focusing on the retail indus­ try. Members gain hands-on experience in the areas of marketing, advertising, pur­ chasing, human relations, bookkeeping and merchan­ dising. Members can consider their work as part of the high school's community service requirement. Their sponsor at Ashe County High School is Elaine Hodges, family and consumer sciences teacher. "The survey is a great tool for helping the girls choose styles, colors and sizes," said Hodges. "They will see thou­ sands of gowns and attend numerous fashion shows. We ask the girls to look for 'wows' and keep in mind the school's dress code." When the prom dresses be­ Wilkesboro Harley Owners Group Annual Moonshine RidLe & Poker Run Saturday, August 27 Ride will begin and end at Crossroads Barley-Davidson 5:00 pm Registration & Meal Ride leaves at 6:00 pm $15 Single ~ $20 Couple Best Hand & Worst Hand Cash Prizes . Remaining Proceeds go to Make a Wish Foundation Everyone Welcome! Rain Info Call 336-667-1003 *464 gin to arrive in Ashe County in late December, the fash­ ion board members will work together to process the new merchandise. In January, they will create a prom win­ dow display for Magnolia. They will also plan a fashion show at Ashe County High School for late January or early February, assist with planning and organizing a prom open house at Magnolia in January, and in early April organize a "Boys Night Out" to promote tuxedo rentals for prom. Their prom duties conclude with assisting on al­ terations and fittings during prom week. Participation with the fashion board offers members the opportunity to expand their skills in various aspects of business, and brings into play skills they learn in the classroom, as well as provides a fun and educational busi­ ness experience. Discovery May End Heartburn Forever WASHINGTON -Gastrointes­ tinal (Gl) problems like acid reflux, heartburn and ulcers may be elimi­ nated with a new ivpe of tablet. Scientists say that Gl problems are not the result of excess acid, but the body's inability to deal with it. Pcpstat 380® is a patent-pending form ula that contains an extractknown asDGL that strengthens the body's natural defeases against acid. Pcpstat 380 goes to work immedi­ ately on stomach acid while address­ ing the cause of Gl problems. Scien­ tists say that the DGL in Pepstat improves the body's protective sub­ stances, increases the lifespan of di­ gestive tract cells, and improves blood supply to the area. Articles have ap­ peared in publications like the Brit­ ish medical journal The lancetshow­ ing DGL to be as effective as Zantac® or Tagamet®. Pepstat also works faster than Prilosec®. Pepstat may make these drugs obsolete because DGL has no known side effects. The problem with acid blockers is that they can interrupt the body's normal digestive process. Pepstat 380 is a natural alternative and is available at pharmacies without a prescription or call I-800-339-3301. Available locally at: PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE 423 E. 2nd St. 246-9990 v2005www.kev2htakh.com cost of $25-30,000. He asked that the board approve the money from the $500,000 al­ ready planned to be set aside for the PARTF matching funds. Norris offered a Power Point presentation on the county's need for a master plan and how it would be ac­ complished. It is important, he told the board, in estab­ lishing a guide for the future. The process would involve community input and public hearings, appointment of a steering committee, and com­ pletion of a 20-year master plan that could be adjusted through the years as chang­ es occur in parks and recre­ -ONLY AT AUCTION- ESTATE AUCTION, Saturday, August 27,2005 9:30 A.M. 1621 Chesnut Ridge Road off Flat Ridge Road Grayson County FURNITURE-TRACTOR-ANTIQUE FURNITURE-MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS-GLASS COLLECTIBLES-MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 1952 8-N Ford Tractor; Couch & Chair; Leather Recliner. Love Seat; Cane Bottom Rocker; Oak Round Top Table; 6 Old Chairs; Pencil Post Bed; Assorted Lamp Tables; Old 3 Piece Bed Room Suite; Old Upholstered Arm Chair; 2 Half Beds (Frame); 2 Porch Rock­ ers; 6 Piece Porch Furniture Set; Corning Ware; USA Pottery; Ice Cream Dishes; Stem Glass; Miscellaneous Dishes; Fiesta Plates & Saucers; Blue Ridge Pieces; Glass Pitchers; 4 Milk Glass Plates; 2 Hobnail Vases; 2 Drawer Oak Chest; Antique Wood Rocker Cherry Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table; 2 Spool Leg Tables; Marble East Lake Table; Oak Desk & Chair; Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table; Oak Kitchen Cabinet w/porcelain top; Oak 2 Door Chest; Oak 3 Drawer Wash Stand; Oak Frame Mirror w/Stand; Oak 5 Drawer High Boy; Flat Top Trunk; Oak Frame Clock; Oak Child's Desk; Ladder Back Chair; Old Framed Mirror; Old Wood Barn Table; Wood Clamps; Work Table w/vice; Stihl Weed Eater Wood Tool Boxes; Wood Step Ladders; Time Clock; Hand Saws; Sears 10" Radial Saw; Lots of Hardware Items; Metal Shelving; Bam Hay Loft Fork; Wood Adv. Box; Battery Charger; Mowing Scythes; Hand Tools; Wheel Barrow; Hi Lift Jack; Barbecue Grill; Croquet Set & Misc. Games; Ashley Wood Stove; Cattle Back Rub; Large Old Vice; Assorted Lumber; Treated Fence Post; Assorted Windows & Doors; Assorted Wood & Metal Tool Boxes; Sears 16 Gal. Shop Vac; Insulated Cooler Traps & Skinning Boards; Wine Rack; Old Sewing Machine Frames; 20' Alum. Ext. Ladder; Portable Air Tank; Several Sheets of Tin; Mustache Cup; Old Medicine Bottles; Blue Jars; Health Meter Scale; Sharp Color TV; Floor Lamps; Oval Rugs: Maytag Washer; Sears Dryer; Assorted Pictures & Lamps; Civil War Books; Quilt Rack; Assorted Books; Sylvanla TV; Box Fan; Area Rugs; Microwave: Small Appliances; Roaster Pan; Blankets & Linens; Bear-Kodiak Bow; Old Roller Skates; 3 Gal. Brown Over White Crock; Pottery Jugs (1 Gal.); Stain Glass Pieces; Violin & Case; Assorted Baskets; Assorted Duck Decoys; Old Bellows; Insulators; Hand Carved African Piece; Cast Iron Pots; Wood Cheese Boxes; Copper Rooster Weather Vane; Signed Prints; Iron Skillets; Campers Hunting Clothes; Assorted Crocks; Unusual Hot Iron; Quilt Tops & Quilts; Egg Baskets; Wheat Cradle; Bam Lanterns; Old Oil Cans; Wash Tub; Block & Tackle Pulleys; 10 Gal. Milk Can; Black Hawk Com Sheller, Cream Separator, Old Fodder Grinder. Old Child's Wagon; Old Shoe Shine Kit; Blow Torch; Old Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker; 2 Griswold Gridles; Old Fodder Cutter Double Wash Tubs; Porch Swing; Hand Grind Stone; 10 Gal. Crock; Milk Can Wheel Barrow; Schwlnn Girts Bike; Double Trees; Cheny Seeder Snow Sled; 3 Wash Boards; Cabbage Cutter; Oil Lamps; Bone Handle Kitchen Items; Coal Scuttle; Pottery Mixing Bowls; Old Table Cloths; Crochet Pieces; Bowl & Pitcher w/stand; Old Wooden Ironing Board; Wood Carving Pieces; Ice Tongs; Camper Top tor 8' Bed; Pull behind trailer w/treated side rails. TERMS: Cash or Good Check day of auction - ID Required • INSPECTION: 9:00 A.M. DAY OF AUCTION Directions: From 1-81 Exit 45. Marion. Va., take Hwy. 16 South 9 2/10 miles, turn left on Rat Ridge Rd. in Sugar Grove, go 6 4/10 miles, turn right on Chestnut Ridge Road, go 1 6/10 mile to Auction on left. From Independence, Va. at The intersection of Hwy. 21 & 58 travel west 5 3/10 miles on Hwy. 58 to Old Bndle Creek Dr. turn right, go 6 7/10 miles to Rat Ridge Road, turn right, go 4 6/10 miles to Chestnut Ridge Road, turn left, go 1 6/10 mile to auction FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT COUNTS AUCTION GROUP AUCTIONEERS Abingdon • Lynchbyrg • Marion • www.countsauctlon.com Bill Bryant - Lynchburg, Virginia DAVID COUNTS TN Firm #02169 - TN Auc. #02122 Va. Auctioneer #0326 Abingdon, Virginia (276) 628-8123 1-800-797-1579 Marnbar DANNY COUNTS DWIGHT COUNTS Va. Auctioneer #2276 Marion, Virginia (276) 783-3444 Fax (276) 628-8633 �..... i-.:i U .. . .i .fv Tuesday, August 23 Women's Tennis @ Starmount 4:30 p.m. Cross Country @ \yatauga Invitational (Greenway) 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 Men's Soccer @ Avery 5 p.m./6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 25 Women's Tennis vs. North Wilkes 4:30 p.m. Volleyball @ Avery 5 p.m. JV Football @ Avery 7 p.m. A. m/ttiEmm BJ This week in Husky sports Huskies blowout Alleghany, 51-0, new record loseph Moser s touchdown reception in the first quarter added to the Huskies early lead, making it 21-0. Justin Hodges delivered a huge hit on the Trojans' number 33, freeing up Ethan Good­ man for another ten yards on this punt return. The Ashe County Huskies football team began its eighth season of play on Friday night with unprecedented success, as they shut out Alleghany on the road 51-0. * Clad in their new puiple and black uniforms, the varsity squad put' together a phenomenal four quarters of well-executed offense and defense to produce the largest margin of victory in school his­ tory. Interestingly, Head Coach Dale Galloway made his Ashe County coaching debut at Al­ leghany in the fall of 2001 with a 53-21 victory over the Trojans, which still holds the school re­ cord for most points scored in a game. With Galloway's 2-2 re­ cord against Alleghany over the Michael Graybeal, who also plays goalkeeper for the Huskies' varsity soccer team, booted in four extra points, good for a "hat trick" in soccer. This was the view that Alleghany had of Huskies tailback Adrian Allen on a couple of occasions, as he ran for 85 yard on two touchdown carries. past four years, Friday night's they never looked back. Senior second quarter, Adrian Allen win was a decisive tiebreaker. tailback Adrian Allen (3 carries, blasted through the line for a Similar to his first meeting with 85 yards) scored the first touch­ second breakaway TD, this time the Trojans, the Huskies scored down on a 41-yard run just for 47 yards (Graybeal's extra on their second play from the three minutes into the game, point was good, once again, 29line of scrimmage, and the rest which was followed by an extra 0). Just before halftime, quar­ point reception by Chris Bare. terback fifhan Goodman brolce is history—literally. With a few hundred fans The Trojans' offense only lasted loose for the first (65 yards) of on hand who made the trip to 37 seconds with Coach Pruitt's two huge rushing touchdowns Sparta, the Huskies nearly had defense, and Bare recovered a (9 carries, 239 yards), and Gray­ a home-field advantage. The fumbled snap that went over beal's kick gave them a whop­ visitor's stands were completely the punter's head to give Ashe ping 36-0 edge at the break. The Huskies' only third quar­ packed, and the sidelines were possession on the one-yard covered with Ashe County fans; line. Sophomore running back ter score came with a 63-yard you could even count a good Chris Rash punched it in and run by senior fullback/quar­ number of purple shirts scat­ (Huskies' soccer goalkeeper) terback Justin Hodges, which tered throughout the home-side Michael Graybeal kicked in the was followed by another extra point by Graybeal (43-0). Early extra point to make it 15-0. bleachers. in the fourth, Goodman busted With 3:29 left on the first The Huskies came out with an unstoppable offensive explo­ quarter clock, Ethan Goodman loose for a 72-yard rushing TD, sion, coupled with a tenaciously completed one of only two pass and followed it with a pass to stingy defensive stand, and attempts the entire game, and sophomore David Grubb for the it was for six more points from two point conversion, finishing 17 yards out to senior wide the monster shutout at 51-0. receiver Joseph Moser. (GrayDefensively it was just as beal's kick added one for a 22-0 much a team effort as well. lead). After the offense took a com­ Forty-eight seconds into the manding lead, the "D" didn't let up...at one point the Tro­ jans were threatening to score within 10 yards of the end zone, and Joseph Moser made a big third down tackle for a loss in the backfield to rally the de­ fense to hold them off on fourth down. Moser had 5.5 tackles on the game, and 5 assists. Adrian Allen also had a big night on the other side of the ball, with 4 solos and 8 assists. Justin Hodges, Jeff Pell, Keelan Da­ vis, Ryan Shepherd and Parker Johnson also got in on more than five tackles a piece. Coach Dale Galloway com­ mented, "We're real pleased— that's as good as it can get for the beginning of the season. Not only did we get the win, but to execute offensively and make the tackles defensively to stop our opponent...we got every­ thing you'd want to get out of an opening game.. .I've coached in shutouts, but typically in my experience you dominate every aspect of the game, especially the clock (time of possession). From a coach's perspective, even with 469 rushing yards and only one pass play, the stat that stands out the most is the time of possession: we only had the ball for nine minutes of the ball game (Alleghany was on offense for 27 minutes). Our biggest challenge this week is to get our kids off cloud nine and back to work—you can only enjoy a win like this for so long, then you have to refocus. We do have some things to improve on, and we're playing a different ball team this week. We were real pleased with our crowd at Alleghany, and espe­ cially tickled with the student body turnout. The kids were real pumped up by the size of the crowd. Avery runs a shot­ gun, no-huddle offense, and we hope to have a large home crowd this Friday—the more noise, the better." Volleyball season begins @) Sisters play in tennis scrimmage at Elkin Sisters Jessica Yearick (senior) and Kendra Yearick(freshman), in volleyball scrimmage against Elkin last week. The Ashe County Huskies volley­ ball teams got some preseason ac­ tion in last week at home, beginning with an inter-squad scrimmage at "Meet the Huskies" night,'which was open to the public on Tuesday evening. Head Coaches John Rob­ erts and Laura Foster mixed their varsity and JV squads into two teams and let them compete in an exhibition. Roberts stated, "We had a super turnout. On behalf of all the volleyball players we would like to thank everyone for showing their support. It means so much to the players and the coaches to be able to look in the stands and see lots of people." On Thursday night Ashe County hosted a scrimmage with Elkin, and both JV and varsity teams looked good, each nearly shutting out the Buckin' Elks. Due to illness, the JV squad was forced to play with­ out experienced sophomore setter, Larken Mikeal. Freshman Carmen Wagner and first-year sophomore Brittany Parsons stepped up and played very well in the setter posi­ tion. They won their first game 2514 and game two ended 25-17. JV Coach Laura Foster stated, "It is very early in our season, but I was pleased with our play; we did a lot of good things. We should have a very competitive team." The varsity team started out flat and dropped the first game to Elkin 21-25. However, the Huskies got passed the first game jitters and won the next three games easily: 2515, 25-17, and 25-13. Serving was weak in the first game but improved drastically in games three and four. Junior Whitney Day served 11 points in game three and 10 points in game four. This week the volleyball teams play on Thursday at Avery, with the JV's beginning at 5pm. Amy Curcio (junior) and sister, Rachel Curcio (freshman), in tennis scrimmage against Elkin last week. The ACHS women's tennis team hosted East Wilkes last Tuesday in a preseason scrimmage, and came away with a nice shutout, winning seven matches before rain halted the contest a little early. In singles competition, first seed Lorna Vega defeated the Cardinals' Shelley Hall 6-2, 6-1. Freshman nent scoreless at 6-0, 6-0. ' And Rachel Curcio finished things up her other match, along with Cindy Lawler's second match, were cut with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Tiffany Moody in the sixth seed contest. short by the rain. Coach Vickie In doubles, only one of the three matches wasn't rained out, and sis­ ters Amy Curcio and Rachel Cur­ "There are still a lot of things we need to work on, but all in all I was Ivey Tant shut out her opponent, cio teamed up at the second seed to defeat Hemric and Jordan in a 7-1 pro set. Kaitlin Hemric 6-0, 6-0 in the sec­ ond-seed match-up. At the number In exhibition singles, senior Cindy Lawler barely lost to Jes­ three spot. Amy Curcio won over Krissy Jordan 6-2, 6-1. Alex Eller sica Elmore in a tiebreaker 6-7 (75). Ashley Blcvins shutout Jessica beat Lauren Stutts 6-1,6-1 in the Hinchcr 6-0, and returned to defeat Herman said, pleased with the girls' performanc­ es. This was a scrimmage to just sec how the girls' games are right now at the first of the season and to try out some doubles combina­ Number five, Kendall Johnson 5-1. Anna Martin tions." The tennis team gets their season officially underway today at Starmount at 4:30pm., and on Thurs­ day they're back at home against Roxanne Thomas, held her oppo­ out-pointed Sam Johnson 6-3, and North Wilkes. fourth seed bout. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 7A SPORTS Ashe Youth Cheerleaders Blue Ridge Bears 3-4 grade Westwood Titans 3-4 grade Westwood Raiders 5-6 grade Heather Bard, Hallie Brown, Tiffany Corrasco, Courtney Church, Makayla Church, Kasey Cursio, Rachel Dillard, Kimberly Dillard-Mascot, Meghann Dintino, Katie Ellison, Chistina Forsythe, Harley Greene, Olivia Hamm, Sommer Leake, Michaela McElhanly, Megan Miller, Montana Pilar, Telana Poe, Catie Poole, Sydney Pollard, Zoe Richardson, Samantha Rios, Kaitlyn Saunders, Emalee Simmons, Kelly Woods, Angela Yakel Coaches:Melissa Neaves, Michelle Pollard, Melissa Dillard-Assistant Coach Michaela Bare, Chelcie Biddix .Madison Ball, Amber Hare, Meredith Philbeck, Sara Ellis, Melanie Dale, Molly Hart, Jordan Bare, Taylor Price, Cagney Reeves, Kristen Collier, Amber Lane, Hayley Ragland, Chelsea Reavis, Danielle Pennington, Tiffany Hash, Katie Brooks, Megan Neaves, Sarah Greene, Skylar Janetta, Ashleigh McNeill, Michelle Rondon, Gabby LeSerra, Kelsey Spears, Hannah Goodman, Peyton Brown, Emily Phillips, Coaches are: Lori Walters and Donna Harless Junior Coaches: Cynthia Castle and Kendra Craven Mtn. View Broncos 3-4 grade Abigail Calhoun, Chelsey Calhoun, Haley Cooper, Haley Eller, Laura Guzman, Amanda Johnson, Kaleigh Kemp, Kelsey Latham, Jenna McNeill,Sierra Osborne, Alexis Parks,Courtney Rash, Michaila Russell, Cheyenne Wantland.Breanna Banks, Brittany Barr, Kayla Buchanan, Melissa Burchette, Mollie Davis, Megan Miller, Kayla Stuart, SantanaTrainor Mtn. View Packers 5-6 grade Blue Ridge Steelers 5-6 grade 'mi ladger, Selena Becerra, Mckenzi Alyssa Denny, Sierra Durham, Sloan Elliott, Rachel Huff,, Kristen Hufman, Victoria Kastl, Morgan Koontz, Jessica Lafferty, Kahryn "KK" Little, Abby Lopp, Faith Main, Katie Miller, Skylar Peterson, Heidi Vannoy, Mallory Vannoy, Mckenzi Wallace, Sara Young, Majasia Ward, Coaches: Beverly Black & Kathi Wallace Ashe Youth Football League Jamboree held Saturday Eden Elliott, Bobbie Jean Williams, Raynelle Jones, Sierra Wheeler, Autumn Poe, Chelsea Eller, Jessica Bard, Kensey Mullis, Ashley Bickford, Meghan Vannoy, Taylor Smith, Kayana Wray, Mikayla Shatley, Haley Maloney, Destinee Cox, Laken Colvard, Brianna Holloway, Lakota Blevins, Perla Reyes, Hannah Harris, Autumn Eastridge, Olivia Thore, Kendra Calhoun, Ann Marie Ballou, Emily Ballou, Taylor Greer, Maddison Little, India Sturgill Coaches: Amanda Elliott, Leslie Williams, Natalie Sheets Ashe Youth League Schedule for Saturday, August 27 1 p.m. Broncos vs. Bears (Family Central) 2:30 Packers vs. Alleghany (Family Central) 4 p.m. Jackets vs. Titans (North Wilkes HS) 5:30 Jackets vs. Raiders (North Wilkes HS) Saturday, September 3 1 p.m. Broncos vs. Titans (Family Central) 2:30 p.m. Jackets vs. Bears (Family Central) The Mountain View Packers came up with a tackle in the backfield on this play against the Blue Ridge Steelers (debuting their new blue colors this fall). *Hardees of Jefferson Laken Francis, Ashley Roark, Brittany Gilley, Josey Elliott, Kristen Trivette, Briana Combs, Chelsea Parsons, Kristy Bledsoe, Kirsten Hower, Darci Seffiert, Sherina Roten, Lauren Greene ,Amber Wilson, Sabrina Burns, Charlsie Cox, Mariah Bowers, Andrea Johnson, Nicole Brooks, Jessica Eller, Harley Osborne, Savannah Woodie Coaches: Jessica Jordan & Beverly Greene IOPEN HOUSE Every day this week and all day Saturday. Stop by for refreshments and browse our beautifully furnished model home. And learn how you can receive a 24' X 24' freestand­ ing log garage at no additional cost when you buy a log home from Southland by September 25th. Open house hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m now through Saturday. We'll be looking for you at our For directions coll 1800 641 4754, Charlotte Model Home on 1-77 or call or visit us online at soumiandtoghomes com next to Hampton Inn @ Exit 36. tootdcrour 48 page log Home Wanning Guide Southland Log Homes 2002 & 2004 SAL Champs ATHLETE n i l o fthe w e e k presents the for an offensive drive against the Wilkes Jackets. with the quarterback bootleg against Alleghany. Ethan Goodman, Husky junior quarterback, is this week's Hardee's Athlete of the Week. He rushed for 239 yards on nine attempts for two touchdowns and completed one touchdown pass in Friday's 51 - 0 win at Alleghany. Congratulations, Ethan! stop by Hardees each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center*246-5504 • Ask about deSvery* 246-5504 thlptlrC Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques 6192Hwy.221 -N • Jefferson • 982-7425 Free Letterman Pin to Weekly Winners CRAWDADS BASEBALL FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Home Gome Schedule for Hickory Crawdads: Friday, August 26 • 7:00 pm - Aussie Outback Hat Saturday, August 27 • 7:00 pm - Day Planner Trip with Calculator "Asheville Tourists" T\ck,et PriceyTickets Start at $6.00 • $1.00 Off Kids & Seniors Hickory Crawdads LP Frans Stadium 1st Right on 321 After Catawba River in Hickory 1-800-488-DADS visit online: www.hickorycrawdads.com The Westwood Titans and Mountain View Broncos (background) huddle up to hear the next plays from their coaches. �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, AUGUST 23. 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Tuesday Summer Bowling League wrap-up Bledsoe Concrete B.j.'s Bombers (champions) B. J. Howell, Mike Taylor, Rick Royal, Adam Tucker T 8c L Construction Johnny Rash, Aaron Bledsoe,Cindy Calhoun, Doug Calhoun Tom Jarman Jr., Gordy Baugess, Linda Jarman.Tom Jarman Sr. Mike's Mufflers M. L. Reed Electric Cornerstone Fellowship ^11 POLC _ Tuesday Summer Bowling League, week 15 (8/9/05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. B.J.'s Bombers T & L Construction Mike's Mufflers Bledsoe Concrete M.L. Reed Electric Cornerstone Fellowship Showcase Lighting 38—22 35—25 33—27 32—28 30—30 30—30 28—32 High Game Scratch S. Stevens 233 M. Treva 225 A. Tucker 207 High Series Scratch M. Treva 587 M. Leserra 534 S. Stevens 534 High Game HDCP S. Stevens 261 M. Treva 251 J. Hopkins 229 High Series HDCP M. Treva 665 A. Tucker 625 S.,Stevens 618 High Average M. Leserra 186 G. Baugess 183 B.J.Howell 172 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers 675 B.J.'s Bombers 661 T & L Const. 612 Tuesday Summer Bowling League, week 16 (8/16/05) 1. 2. 3. 4. * 5. 6. 7. B.J.'s Bombers Mike's Mufflers T & L Construction M.L. Reed Electric Cornerstone Fellowship Bledsoe Concrete Showcase Lighting High Game Scratch M. Leserra 234 S. Stevens 226 S.Stevens 218 38—26 36—28 36—28 36—28 32.5—31.5 31.5—32.5 28—32 High Scries Scratch S. Stevens 632 M. Leserra 603 M. Treva 584 High Game HDCP S. Stevens 254 S. Stevens 246 M. Leserra 245 High Series HDCP S. Stevens 716 M. Treva 656 M. Leserra 636 High Average M. Leserra 187 G. Baugess 182 B.J.Howell 172 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers 676 B.J.'s Bombers 658 T & L Const. 612 [ ^ Jit* Scott Stevens;Taby Reed, Morgan Reed, Mike Reed, Bobby Reed 6*7 I •TW: jyd • | Shawn Taylor, Matt Treva, Mike Leserra, John Treva Ttiesday Summer Bowling League Standings Name W-L Pinfall 1. B.J.'s Bombers 38-26 31,605 2. Mike's Mufflers 36-28 32,495 3. T & L Const. 36-28 29,402 4. M.L. Reed Elec. 36-28 28,008 5. Cornerstone 32.5-31.5 23,988 6. Bledsoe Con. 31.5-32 5 29,057 7. Showcase Ltn. 28-32 24,255 Season High Records High Game Scratch Rec. 1. Doug Calhoun 246 2. Matt Treva 242 3. Matt Treva 233 High Series Scratch Rec. 1. Scott Stevens 632 2. Mike Leserra 603 3. Matt Treva 584 High Game Handicap Rec. 1. Doug Calhoun 280 2. Matt Treva 266 3. Shawn Taylor 265 Avg. 658 676 612 583 499 605 539 Shane Hopkins, Todd Brewer, Nate Eller, Justin Hopkins, Mathan Brewer Revised Women's Golf Schedule August 22 Monday V Ashe County August 29 Monday V Watauga Thursday V September 1 Alleghany September 6 Tuesday V Forbush Tuesday V September 13 Wilkes Central September 19 Monday V Airy September 21 Wednesday PM R.J. Reynolds September 27 Tuesday V Wilkes Central Jefferson Landing 4:00 PM Sugar Mountain 4:00 PM High Meadows 4:00 PM Yadkin CC 4:30 PM Oakwoods 4:00 PM Cross Creek 4:00 PM Mt. V Reynolds Park 4:00 Oakwoods 4:00 PM October 6 Thursday V High Meadows 4;0Q I'M Alleghany October 11 Ashe County Tuesday V Mountain Aire 4:00 PM Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! Jerome Watson, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center Our Region's CHOICE for REHABILITATION ...close to home! High Series Handicap Rec. 1. Tom Jarman 735 2. Doug Calhoun 716 3. Scott Stevens 716 "Wfe have a very comprehensive team-based inpatient and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, High Individual Average 1. Mike Leserra 187 2. Gordy Baugess 182 3. Matt Treva 172 occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehab nursing All the therapists are board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients. We focus on recovery from fife-altering incidents and teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of High Team Average 1. Mike's Muffler 676 2. B.J.'s Bombers 658 3. T & L Construction 612 daily functions. It takes rime and patience.' "I think we have the best staff in the area. They're canng, loving and dedicated to their patients. And we have all the technology we could possibly need - ultrasound, bb. paraffin baths, access to aquathcrapy and imaging with MR1 and CT scans, for example." It's your choice! Tell your doctor or case manager ids your choice to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. For more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (336) 527-7070. Lcam why Hugh Chatham is our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including: • Cancer • Imaging • Primary Care •Surgriy • Emergency • OEVGYN • Retirement Living O Hugh M Chatham I Memorial Hospital Our Regions CHOICE Jo, TECHNOLOGY & CARE (336) 527-7070 • 700Johnson Ridge Road • Elkin, NC 28621 • www.hughchatham.iirg O �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY NEWS Leslie Carroll at Skviand Books t Photo by Linda Burchette Author and actress Leslie Sara Carroll offered a reading of her latest book "Play Dates" and signed copies at Skyland Books on Aug. 13. She works with the Playwright's Project in Healing Springs. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Skyland Books in West Jef­ ferson welcomed author and actress Leslie Sara Carroll for a book reading and sign­ ing of her latest work "Play Dates" on Aug. 13. Carroll works with the Playwright's Project in Heal­ ing Springs, acting out and interpreting scenes from plays the writers are produc­ ing. The New York resident is an accomplished theater and commercial actress who joined the Playwright's Proj­ ect when it opened in 1999 and stays there each July and August for the annual proj­ ect. She enjoys performing in off-Broadway, Shakespeare and classical theater, and just recently published her fourth novel. She has three more novels coming out between November and March. Carroll describes her writ­ ing as historical fiction (under her alter ego Amanda Elyot) and "metro chic," urban lighthearted fiction focused on women's lives, by her own name. The Playwright's Project ofFers Carroll an opportunity to perfect her acting craft as she transforms constantly into different characters with different personalities. She is able to use her skills in lan­ guage, accents and emotion. "The actors here must be terrific cold readers and in­ telligent enough to make ob­ servations and then discuss the works," she said of the Playwright's Project. This is an area she particularly en­ joys as each new piece is fresh off the writer's pen and chal­ lenges her skills for future reference. Her acting job takes place mainly in the afternoons, so Carroll enjoys spending quiet time in the mornings work­ ing on her other profession, writing. Her latest novel is titled "Play Dates, a comedic, sometimes poignant saga of single motherhood in the city, where recent divorcee Claire Marsh's little daughter Zo' has a better social life than she does," available now at Skyland Books. She visited last weekend to sign cop­ ies and read a chapter about the rather typically dysfunc­ tional family trying to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. Carroll said she "wanted to get paid to write" so she first dived into the world of jour­ nalism and advanced to nov­ els, enjoying a successful run with her books. "Miss Match" was published in 2002, fol­ lowed by "Reality Check" in 2003 and "Temporary Insani­ ty" in 2004. "Spin Doctor" will be published early next year. Carroll describes it as "a YaYa Sisterhood for the Upper West Side of Manhattan." For more information about Carroll, check out the web site of www.tlt.com/authors/lesliecarroll.htm. For more information on Skyland Books, call 846-2660. Support the Red Cross The current blood inventory is in need of all blood types, including the following in most urgent status: O Negative - less than 1.5 days supply, O Positive - less than 1.5 days supply, A Negative - less than 1.5 days supply, B Positive - less than 2 days supply, B Negative- less than 2 days supply. Please help the blood supply by planning to attend one of the following American Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled in your area: August 25: Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. September 15: National Guard Armory, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. September 20: Ashe County High School, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. September 29: Shatley Springs Restaurant, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Patients throughout our area are counting on the American Red Cross and generous sponsors and donors to make sure blood is available whenever it is needed. You can also help make sure the blood supply continues adequate inventory levels by sponsoring a blood drive. Churches, civic organizations and businesses are needed as blood drive sponsors to bring in more blood donors every month! Thanks for your support of the American Red Cross. Please contact the Red Cross for any questions or if you would like more information on sponsoring a blood drive! Please call 336-403-1770 or email millsas@usa.redcross. org. Kimberly Bingham (center) is shown with nine inches of her hair that she recently had cut and donated to Locks of Love. Also shown are Kimberly's sisters, Brooke, (left) and Erin, (right) supporting their sister. Stacy Dillard (in back) cut and styled Kimberly's hair. Continuing Education Wilkes Community Col­ lege's Continuing Ed Depart­ ment will be offering a NC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Coursework Certifi­ cation class for Grade I or II Certification. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thurs­ days from 6-9 p.m. begin­ ning September 6 and ending October 18, 2005. The classes will be held at the Wilkes campus. Registration fee for the class is $61.00. Pre-registration is re­ quired! If you would like further information or to pre-register, please call Phyl­ lis Boyd at 336-838-6166 or Dena Wiles at 336-838-6210. Dedication of shelter s professional judgments about student learning; and acts effectively on those judgements. There are more than 40,000 NBCTs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and overseas. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards began awarding the credential in 1993. Conference sponsors included: the James B. Hunt, Jr. Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the National Education Association, the North Carolina Association of Educators, the North Carolina State Board of Education, the North Carolina Teacher Academy, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Center for Teaching Quality. The conference was endorsed by the North Carolina Association of School Administrators and the North Carolina School Boards Association. The top five North Carolina school districts that lead the state in highest percentages of National Board Certification of Teachers are Perquimans County Schools with 20 percent, Edenton/Chowan Schools with 17.53 percent, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools with 15.96 percent, Ashe County Schools with 15.18 percent and Alleghany County Schools with 14.60 percent. American Red Crass wcc Local teachers —tiDliJ % A.S.H.E. attend conference in Greensboro Elaine Cox and Carmen Wilson of Ashe County High School joined with 500 colleagues at the August 17, 2005 policy summit on high needs schools meeting held in the Koury Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. The summit, sponsored by a coalition of education groups, generated ideas, suggestions and recommendations that were shared with state and local policymakers in a bold effort to address this critical issue. Some of the subjects covered in the Greensboro conference included professional development, mentoring new teachers, ensuring facilities and resources that support learning, and recruiting accomplished teachers to high-needs schools. "Accomplished teachers are at the forefront of education reform efforts across the state," said North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue. "By coming together at this summit, these outstanding educators and our critical partners are creating new opportunities for learning and success among North Carolina's students and teachers." National Board Certification is a credential attesting that a teacher has had his or her practice and knowledge measured against high and rigorous national standards; makes sound Locks of Love gift Saturday, August 27 • 10am - 6pm Sunday, August 28 • 1pm - 5pm •• Food & Refreshments All Dav "ome for ** A.S.H.E. - A Safe Home for Everyone, is proud to announce the formal dedication of our shelter. You are cordially invited to join us on this occasion, which follows the opening of Lori Hall's new photography exhibit. The date is Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Council Building, 303 School Avenue in downtown West Jefferson. Please come early to enjoy Lori Hall's photography exhibit and reception from 5 7 p.m. Then stay to learn how other local artists are finding creative ways to support the efforts of A Safe Home for Everyone. For more information please contact Debbie at A.S.H.E. at 982-8851. BCHS class of '86 reunion Beaver Creek High School Class of '86 are planning to celebrate their 20th reunion in June or July of 2006. Class alumni are urged to visit www. classmates.com and complete the survey at the BCHS link in order to give the plan­ ning committee an idea of what alumni would like to do. Alumni are also welcome to submit questions or ideas to Bryon Hartzog via email: bryor on.hartzog@us.army.mil bryon.hartzog@colorado.edu or call DeAnna Scott Lewis at (336) 846-8877. On 2005 Models Singlewides, Doublewides and Modulars Financing Available Clayton Sales Representative will be on site both days WBRF will be doing a live remote broadcast Register to Win Lots of Great Door Prizes! 1st Impression Homes of Galax 1021E Stuart Drive 276-236-0691 �PAGE 10A TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Gas prices got you down? Here's some fuel-saving tips CAR LOW?'. ACTUALLY, 1WS.THINKING OF Meriden CT—August 15, 2005—Industry analysts say our record high gas prices are likely to climb even higher and everyone is either driv­ ing around in circles to find the lowest price or just grip­ ing about them. But, accord­ ing to experts, extra miles can be squeezed out of every fill-up if drivers followed a few simple rules. 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If you have to carry a A look back at U.S. regular gas prices The average price (in cents) of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States since 1990 was: Aug 20, 1990 Aug 19, 1991 Aug 24, 1992 119.1 112.4 112.3 Aug 23, 1993 Aug 22, 1994 106.5 116.5 Aug 21, 1995 Aug 19, 1996 Aug 25, 1997 Aug 24, 1998 Aug 23, 1999 Aug 21, 2000 Aug 20, 2001 Aug 19,2002 Aug 18,2003 Aug 23, 2004 August 26, 27, 28, 2005 WNC Ag Center, Fletcher, NC Fri Noon-6:<X>PM • Sat 10:00am-7:(X)pm • Sun IO:OOam-5:OOpm RAIN OR SHINE! 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A look back at U.S. regular gas prices The average price (in cents) of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States since 1990 was: Aug 20, 1990 119.1 Aug 19, 1991 Aug 24, 1992 Aug 23, 1993 112.4 112.3 106.5 Aug 22, 1994 116.5 Aug 21, 1995 Aug 19, 1996 Aug 25, 1997 Aug 24, 1998 Aug 23, 1999 Aug 21, 2000 Aug 20, 2001 Aug 19, 2002 Aug 18, 2003 Aug 23, 2004 112.2 119.9 123.0 100.4 121.2 144.4 139.9 135.7 159.4 185.4 August 26, 27, 28, 2005 WNC Ag Center, Fletcher, NC Fri Noon-6:00PM « Sat 10:00AM-7:00PM • Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM EXPO ADMISSION RAIN OR SHINE! Free Children 13 A under $3 Ago, 13-18 $7 Adult* Over 100 Indoor Exhibits w Doiens of Pr«(«ntation> On-iito Campground Sponsored by: BACKHOMI Magazine NCftron Program Mala frw.j, Aug 15, 2005 251.9 In the past seven years, the price of a gallon of gas has risen 151 per­ cent. Since 2001, it has risen 80 percent. Since 2004, it has risen 36 per­ cent. Source: U.S. Department of Energy Meriden CT—August 15, 2005—Industry analysts say our record high gas prices are likely to climb even higher and everyone is either driv­ ing around in circles to find the lowest price or just grip­ ing about them. But, accord­ ing to experts, extra miles can be squeezed out of every fill-up if drivers followed a few simple rules. "The way to save money is in every drivers' hands, and sometimes feet," said Ray Palermo, director of public relations for national auto insurer, Response Insurance. "Everything comes down to two basic categories of ad­ vice," explained Palermo, "car care and driving hab­ its." He offered drivers a few pieces of advice. •Lighten the car's load by removing all unnecessary items from the trunk, such as the bag of sand and shovel from the winter. Every 200 pounds of weight reduces gas efficiency by one mile per gallon. If you have to carry a Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOP PRIZES! 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A.U.0 5 th Official Jefferson Post / NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Race Entry Form Sharpie 500 08-27-05 eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 2nd Place 4. How to Win - 3rd Place A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ And Showcoiing the 4rd Annual Sponsored By Environmental and Conservation Cars on Green Building Tour, For more information visit Appalachian A A STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Child Development: Birth - Kindergarten at Wilkes Community College Appalachian State University is proposing a degreecompletion program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development: BirthKindergarten. The program would begin Fall 2006 and classes would be offered at Wilkes Community College. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend an information session on: Ttiesday, September 6, 2005 Beacon Building, Room 1509,6:30 p.m. at Wilkes Community College Appalachian representatives will present how an individual with the freshman and sophomore years of coursework (included in the Associate of Arts of Associate of Science degree offerings) may complete the junior and senior years leading to the B.S. degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. Courses in the off-campus programs are generally taught two nights per week (an average of 6 semester hours per term), and the tuition/fees rate for the 2005-06 year is $69.00 per credit hour for an in-state student. 7or more information please call the: Appalachian State University Office of Extension and Distance Education at 800/355-4084 all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form Is published with the contest each race. 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Be sure to watch the Sharpie 500 on Saturday, August 27th and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 11A ENTERTAINMENT Chamber Players to perform Friday Blue Ridge Chamber Players will present a con­ cert on Friday, August 26 at 7:30. The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to bring this talented group of musi­ cians to the Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The Blue Ridge Cham­ ber Players are professional musicians from Charlotte. The chamber ensemble in­ cludes Mark Tysinger, a summa cum laude graduate of Queens College who holds a Master of Music degree in Coach/Accompanying from the University of Cincinna­ ti's College Conservatory of Music. He is Principal Keyboardist for the Char­ lotte Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held for fourteen years. Dr. Tatiana Karpova, formerly a member of the Moscow Philharmonic Or­ chestra, is currently first violinist with the Charlotte Symphony. She received her D.M.A. from the Gnessin In­ stitute of Music in Moscow. A graduate of Valparaiso University, Martha Geissler has been a member of the vi- • olin section of the Charlotte Symphony since 1981. In addition, she will be start­ ing her second season as concertmaster of Charlotte Civic Orchestra. Martha is also a licensed massage therapist and has a spe­ cial interest in the physical problems encountered by musicians as they practice their craft. Formerly with the Char­ lotte Symphony, Nick Lampo has performed as principal cellist with the Jacksonville, Florida Symphony and the Orlando, Florida Symphony. For the past twenty three years he has pursued a ca­ reer in information technolo­ gy management while main­ taining a private teaching studio at Queens University in Charlotte. Nick continues to perform in chamber mu­ sic concerts and is currently principal cellist with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra. The program will include Six Studies in English Folk by R. Vaughan Williams, Pi­ ano Quartet in E-flat Major by W. A. Mozart, String Trio No.2 in B-flat Major by F. Schubert, and Piano Quar­ tet in E-flat Major, Op. by R. Schumann. This concert is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and may­ be purchased in advanced at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone with a credit card at 336-846-ARTS. Photo by Hugh Morton The Grandfather Mountain Highlanders, led by Pipe Major Gordon Warburton of Marion, finished 8th out of 28 bands at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland earlier this month.The top three finishers in the Grandfather Highlanders1 clas­ sification were European Champions Seven Towers, Lisburn Champions Marlacoo, and Scottish Champions Strathclyde Fire Brigade. Alleghany debuts Readers Theatre September 1 Alleghany Community Theatre (ACT) will present its first Readers Theatre pro­ duction, "Grace and Glorie" by Tom Ziegler on September 1 at 7 p.m. in the Alleghany County Library, 122 North Main Street in Sparta. Estelle Parsons and Lucie Arnaz starred on Broadway in this charmer set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Directed by Paula Joines, "Grture & Glorie" is a heart­ felt play about two strong, stubborn women. Grace, a 90-year-old mountain wom­ an, wants die at home in her ramshackle cabin high in Virginia's Blue Ridge Moun­ tains. Her hospice volunteer, Glorie, has moved to the area from New York following the death of her 12-year-old son. During this warm comedy, the two women warily get to know each other. There will be ACT Readers Theatre productions in the library every other month. Readers Theatre is a staged reading of a play with little or no technical aspects pres­ ent. Actors read from scripts. There may be some sound ef­ fects, simple movement and a narrator reads stage direc­ tions describing any action or location information nec­ essary to help the audience understand what is going on. After the production, the audience will have a chance to discuss the play with the actors and director. Then, there will be complimentary refreshments served.There is no charge for admission, but donations will be accepted. Kathryn Smith will read the part of the 90 year-old Grace. A grower of organic herbs at Meadow Lane Farm, she has had a long association with ACT. Smith has been in­ volved in theatre in Sparta ever since the original Tro­ jan Playmakers formed back when she was at Alleghany High School. She has par­ ticipated onstage as well as in various technical capaci­ ties. She was onstage in "Our Town", lighting director/op­ erator as well as helping with makeup in "Fiddler on the Roof", stage manager for "House at Pooh Corner", ran lights for "Faith County" and "Nuptials", and helped with set design and construction and ran lights for "Snoopy Come Home". Kathy Mizerak will play Glorie. Mizerak, who teaches third grade at Sparta El­ ementary School, has per­ formed in two previous ACT What is 'Readers Theatre'? Readers Theatre, some­ times called staged readings, is quite simply the reading of a play out loud for an audience. It's a "no-frill" production, but a production nonetheless. The readers are actors. There is a director, sometimes doubling as an actor. If there is any blocking (movement), it is simple and a reader or narra­ tor reads any necessary stage directions to describe any ac­ tion or location necessary to help the audience understand what is happening. Readers Theatre really puts a play to the test: Does it tell a story? Can it hold an audience's at­ tention? The main difference be­ answer session between the tween Readers Theatre and audience, actors, director, and a fully staged production is sometimes the playwright. that there are no costumes or The performers may ask if elaborate sets and lighting. the storyline was clear. The The focus is on the script and audience may, in turn, ask acting. Because there are less questions of the performers. If the play is being consid­ production aspects to deal with, Readers Theatre allows ers for a full staging, the au­ a theater company to produce dience's thoughts are crucial shows that otherwise might to the producers. If the script never be done. These include is still in the writing stage, the classics and scripts by the audience's thoughts are up and coming or local play­ important to the playwright. Readers Theatre is a won­ wrights. Another unique aspect of derful opportunity for audi­ Readers Theatre is that, af­ ences and performers to col­ ter the play, there is audience laborate. It brings them closer, feedback. The feedback is in stimulates their minds, and the form of a question and generally is a lot of fun! productions, as Ruthann Barns in "Faith County" and as Irene Chilmark in "Ama­ teurs." She is currently on the board of the Alleghany Community Theatre and will be appearing in "An Evening of Culture - Faith County 2" this fall. Director Paula Joines is no stranger to ACT audiences. Most recently she portrayed a dog in scenes from "Syl­ via" as part of Acting Up in the Barn. She helped revive ACT in 2000 and has direct­ ed "Where the Lillies Bloom," "You're A Good Man, Charlie Children's Developmental Brown," "Amateurs," and "You Services Agency. Have the Right to Remain ACT Readers Theatre is Dead." Among her roles are organized in cooperation Ouiser in "Steel Magnolias," with the Alleghany County Mrs. Carpenter in "Nuptials," Library and the Alleghany and Kate Keller in "All My County Arts Council with Sons." In 2004, Ms. Joines partial funding by the NC moved to North Wilkesboro, Arts Council Grassroots where she recently directed Grant. To find out more "The Trip to Bountiful" for about ACT Readers Theatre, Wilkes Playmakers. She has check the ACT webpage at also appeared for the last www.sparta-nc.com/ACT or three seasons with the Wilkes contact Paula Joines at 336Playmakers in "Tom Dooley." 927-4446 or ACT President, Ms. Joines is a Speech Lan­ Dudley Carpenter at (336) guage Pathologist with the 372-7901. LOCK-IN GREAT RATES AND SAVE OVER S500 MEDIACOM ONLINE**" HIGH SPEED INTERNET DIGITAL TWO STAR PAK WITH HBO" AND STARZ* $3995+$29?5 There's never been a better time to connect to Mediacom. 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Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is required. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. For more info call 846-9068. Wednesday, August 24 a.m.: ?! Friends of 11 the Library will have popular, Henry Lasesne, M.D. to speak at the library. His presentation will be on colon changes and geriatrics. The public is invited. 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. limited. Call 1-800-229-8776. 7:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Chamber Singers will perform at the Ashe Arts Center. Chamber music features musicians from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing violin, viola, cello and piano music. Thursday, August 25 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Mountain Hearts at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Friday, August 26 Everything must go...nothing over a dollar, bargains galore! 10 p.m.: Wildflower Hike Join a park ranger on Mt. Jefferson and explore the wildflowers on the Summit and Rhododendron trails. Meet at the picnic shelter and remember to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 20th Annual Wiles Reunion will be held at Ashe Park. All descendants of John and Elizabeth Wilcox Wiles, family and friends, are Saturday, August 27 Weekend Camp for Kids, ages 9-12, who have a parent with MS will be held through Sunday, August 28. Spaces are 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay for Life yard sale on Radio Hill (Furches Evergreen Building). invited to come. Please bring a covered dish. 11 a.m.- until: Elliott Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville. Please bring a covered dish. Utensils, coffee and tea will be furnished. 1 - 5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winner's Circle continued on page 13A .1 Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post 2fi5/6 ]F»®)tlto<aM (Contest Domino's flw f}t::u Qelii'er\ hxni'its Please see our Friday, September 2nd edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! • 6. 7. 12. 8. 13. 9. 14. 10. 200S- '06 football Contest Rules 11. 15. 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A s25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the TIE BREAKER ST. LOUIS @ STATE Grand Prize Weekly Winner Will Superbowl Receive a Party Pack /\TV £ £ .2 di V a -u W JZ a < £ ArbuY (§) k D£ *g Sj Unlimited Topping Pizza from Domino's! Monday & Tuesday om 4PM til Close REGULAR ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES ARE ONLY C .£ FREE 14" $ 1— >> 9 CQ ZIP DETROIT The total number of points in this game will be... Ortmd Winner Will Receive a StrperbowJ Pfcrfy Paek from Domino's PiDrawn from Pool of Weekly Winners!? PARKER TIE COMPANY 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. All mail entries must be postmarked by the post office no later than the Friday preceding the start of the contest period and be received no later than Monday's mail. All entries hand delivered must be at the office of Jefferson Post no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday starting the contest week. 6. Limit of one entry per person, per envelope, per contest date. All entries must be on entry forms clipped from Jefferson Post accepted. 7. All entries become the property of Jefferson Post. The decision of the judges is final. 8. Winners will be announced as soon after the date of the contest period as judging allows. 9. Employees of Jefferson Post and their families are ineligible. VEHICLES THAT WILL OFF THE &>§ 2 t ®s !3 4 19 South 3rd Street • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-2611 1512 Crescent Lane (Just off Hw.y 194 N.) 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Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 3 - 5 p.m.: The Right Track, a bluegrass/gospel family band from Morganton, will play at Cook Memorial Park in Todd as part of the Todd Summer Music Series. Concert is free; donations are accepted. Bring a chair and an umbrella. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7 p.m.: Benefit Singing for Doug Parsons, who had surgery, will be held at Apple Grove Baptist Church, 553 Ripshin Rd., Lansing. For more information, contact Pam Taylor at 384-4212. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Sunday, August 28 Decoration at Roans Creek Cemetery Everyone is invited. Donations for upkeep of the cemetary will be appreciated. 10:30 a.m.: Volney Baptist Church will have a homecoming. Lunch will be served following the morning service. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fellowship and blessings from the Lord. Pastor Douglas Halsey gives you a, special invitation. For more information call him at 276-579-2833. 11 a.m.: Don Forrester will be guest speaker at Beaver Creek Christian Church at the Homecoming service and at 7 p.m. each evening through Wednesday, August 31. 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. 3 - 5 p.m.: Music on the Mountains Celebrate Southern Appalachian musig with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Participants will meet at Mt. Jefferson Park Picnic Shelter. All programs are free and open to the public. 7 p.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will have a special singing with the Bluff Mountain Boys and other singers. Pastor, Rev. Chris Cox and the congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m.: Hayes Family will be at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to enjoy this special night of music. 7 p.m.: Laurel Springs Baptist Church on Hwy 18 S will have a gospel singing. The featured group will be the Elliott Brothers and Glenda. Refreshments will be served. Pastor Dana Hines and the congregation invite everyone to come. Saturday, September 3 11 a.m.: Liberty Baptist Church Youth Group will be having a Chicken BBQ fund raiser in the Ashe Cleaners parking lot. Call Tina Jones at 246-9696 for more information. Sunday, September 4 Decoration Day at Calhoun Cemetery on Big Springs Road in Creston. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation for the up-keep of the cemetery, you can make it to Calhoun Cemetery c/o Betty Bennett, 5178 E Little Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC 26843. Donations are tax deductible. 5 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of '57 will have their annual reunion picnic at West Jefferson Town Park Picnic Shelter. A catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. for $8 per person. Tuesday, September 6 7 - 9 p.m.: Blue Ridge Bible College announces fall quarter classes will begin. Subjects will be evolution vs. creation, Acts II, Genesis, and Revelation I. Call Bro. Doug Halsey for more information at 276-579-2833 Friday, September 9 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Saturday, September 10 9 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center's 10th Annual Walk for Life will be held at First Assembly of God on FawRoland Road in Jefferson. Call 846-4100 for more information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Sunday, September 11 Homecoming at North Beaver Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Goodman speaking. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Monday, September 12 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope and the Sanders family will share songs, stories and more. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Ashe Arts Center at 336-846-ARTS. Tuesday, September 13 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Informational meeting at Ashe County High School for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Saturday, September 17 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. Ongoing Events Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyorle interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7p.m.every2ndMondayofeach month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is ottered for women and ttjcAr children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282. 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the o(d Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road. 11 I ... A .... _ KNOW SOMEONE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY OR AN ANNIVERSARY? PUT A JEFFERSON POST POST-IT NOTE IN THE PAPER! A I COLX 4" AD FOR ONLY $18 ^/////////////// ^ ^ ///////////////^ ^ Move More Smart NORTH CAROLINA EATING SMART ON THE RUN MOVING MORE, EVERYDAY, EVERYWHERE Survival Guide to Eating Smart on the Run: Take It With You...Creating Your Own Snack Bag It All Counts Hayes Family in Concert Bald Mtn Baptist Church August 28 at 7:00 pm Brought to you by the Northwest Partnership for Public Health & Appalachian District Health Department 1460 Bald Mtn Road • West Jefferson, NC 877-1550 i �PAGE 14A TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 • 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANKYOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin Includes children un­ der the ago ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women A people securing custody of chII dren under 18. This news paper will not knowingly accept any advertising lor legal estate which is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by Informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-tree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 LOST Walker Coonhound White, tan & brown on Rugby Rd in Mouth of Wilson, Va. On or about Aug. 13, goes by the name of White Top. 276-768-7824 LOST: 2 Year Old Male Blue Heeler Lost From 3044 Little Laurel Road. Wearing a Black Collar with Red Reflective Dots on It. His name is Spot. Please call 336-385-3169 Anytime. 100-General Services PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 140-Help Wanted Applications are now being accepted for managerial position at Appalachian Home Care, LLC. Ashe Coun­ ty office. HS diploma and a minimum of one year of supervisory ex­ perience required; AS or BA/BS in human services field and home care supervision experience preferred. Excellent communica­ tion and interpersonal skills are a must. Com­ petitive pay and benefit package. Please call (800) 790-7483 for more info. Carpenter & Carpenter's Helper Experience preferred, willing to train. Pay rate negotiable. New construction. Possible transfer & advancement. Transportation Is required. Call 982-7072 for more information. 140-Help Wanted Clean-up Laborer Temp. Will be cleaning up storm damage from hurricanes. Must be unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks and actively seeking employment. Apply at JobLink with Generic Application. Experienced Grill Cook evenings and weekends. Fine Dining a plus. Apply In person 102 North Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 LICENSED PLUMBER or someone close to trying for license, immediate employment available in Sparta area. Call 336-363-2160 to apply in person. Medical RN's, LPN's, CMA's, MT's, Phlebotomist Needed to perform life insurance examinations. Must be dependable, able to draw blood and take medical history. Excellent pay with flexible hours. Call 888-805-3926 or Fax resume to 866-659-4329 National Paramedical Company seeking independent contractor, with blood draw experience to perform insurance exams in your area. EMT's, LPN, MT, RN, or PHEB. Call 800-753-0031 or fax resume to (828) 252-9170 Regional Library Courier. The Appalachian Regional Library is seeking a part-time (12-15 hours/week) courier to transport library materials (books and audiovisuals), library paperwork, supplies, and small equipment such as computers to libraries in Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes counties. The courier will use a library vehicle for deliveries and will be responsible for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning. Starting salary is $7.10/hour. The position requires a high school degree, a valid North Carolina driver's license and good driving record, the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, to follow directions, and to interact courteously with staff and the public. Send letter of application by August 24 to: Mary Sizemore, 215 10th Street, North Wilkesboro NC 28659. Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 The Ashe County Home Builders Association is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage the administrative operations of the newly formed organization and assist with fundraising activities. Part time position with potential for growth. Applicant must have excellent communica­ tion and organizational skills. Experience with the building industry a plus. Submit resume and application to Job Services by Sept. 2. Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN Ashe County Public Library Manages staff, resources, operations, and outreach activities for Youth Services Department. Plans and implements programs for children and teenagers. Supervises staff of two. ALA-accredited MLS with at least 1 year public library experience and NC Public Librarian Certification preferred. Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience. Apply by August 31. EOE/AAE Send resume with cover letter, salary history, and 3 professional references to: Jim McQueen, County Librarian Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Drive West Jefferson. NC 28694 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale For Sale Lawn MowerZero turn, 50 inch cut. Craftsman, like new-6 hrs. $1,000 off. 336902-3667 235-Christmas Trees 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 FOR SALE: Fraiser Fir Christmas Trees. 1600: 7-8 foot 75: 8-9 foot. Edward Hartzog 336-977-6705 336-877-5158 Hartzog Farms cdhartzog® skybest.com Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 250-Furniture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 4 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. AUG 27th 7AM-UNTIL RAIN OR SHINE Clothing (Infant thru ladies plus), toys, household items, push mower, tools, baby stroller, baby items, truck accesso­ ries, etc... LOCATION Temple Baptist Church, West Jefferson. (Located on Temple Baptist Church Rd off of Radio Hill) ESTATE YARD SALE SAT. SEPT. 3rd 8AM (rain or shine) Dishes, cooking pots, kitchen gadgets, baking pans, Tupperware, decorative accessories, pictures, craft materials, fabric, furniture, wheel­ chairs, electric scooter, books, candles, linens. Too many items to list. Priced to sell. No early birds, please! Information day of sale 246-8109 Pre-sale info e-mail: dsfraf@charter.net LOCATION 174 Sunnyside Park,Jefferson. (1st house on right) KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only S5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale AKC Sheltie Female 2 Yrs. Old. Call 977-9309 For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 6 years old. Call 336-977-9309 for more info. 290-Horses & Livestock For Sale: Registered Appaloosa Mare, 9 yrs. old. Rides and easy keeper. Call 336-977-9309 for more information. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2005 Subaru LL 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment West Jefferson Area. Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, ref., stove, ht. pump. Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location for office space. 877-4335 or 982-2408 Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-846-6737 8am - 4pm 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent MOVING SALE Matching set: Rattan tropical print couch, large chair w/ ottoman, swivel chair. Pool table, Ping-Pong table, self-propelled lawn mower, weed eaters, spreader, chainsaw, leaf blower, garden tools, everything like new. 336-877-4337 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000-f Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez. Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss.Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical •WH.'IikOJMi'liMI We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information FULL-BLOODED Apple-Head Chihuahua puppies for sale! Starting at $200. Male & Females available. All colors. For more info call Jimmy Hicks at (336) 977-2623 or (336) 977-2276 St. Bernard Mix Puppies. Free to Good Home Only! Mother is full-blooded St. Bernard. Father is questionable. Males & Females available. Solid black w/ white markings. Extremely gentle with children. Can e-mail pics, for more information contact Rebecca @ 977-2795 or Brooks @ 977-2797 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment • FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 2 BR between the Loaded: Leather, Jeffersons. Plain and Power Windows & Hot Tub For Sale!!! Gre3t Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 ppiications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information, Condition simple, but clean and Locks, Heated Seats, safe. Play area for 4x4, Rear Air, children. Small pets Call 336-246-9163 Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 individual basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 336-846-6500 or 2002 Dodge Dakota, 336-384-1336 * leave message. 4x4, extra cab, V-8, 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Apartment For Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent "based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 1)3 BR/2BA OPPORTUNITY Triplex Checking Apartment in West Jefferson. $650 a the month including Classified utilities. Call 846- Ads. for details. 4491 400-Heavy Equipment FOR QUICK GOING OUT Need to advertise a 1987 Freight Liner place for rent? List Dump Truck-Big it Cam Cummings Engine w/ Jake in our "for rent" Brake, 8LL Trans, 14ft Dump bed w/ air sections. Call Sandra at gate, Hendrickson suspension, electric tarp $17,000. 1988 FreightUner Dump Truck-60 336-846-7164 Furnished one series, Detroit bedroom Ashe Lake engine w/ jake brake air ride/spring condo for rent. suspension, 16 ft Includes bed w/ air gate, trans. Bud wheels Call 385-4030 day $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ L For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 Check Out the Jefferson Post for FOR SALE BY OWNER: the latest deals on 17.98 ac. off of Low Mobile Homes by Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. Local Dealers 30 yr old white pines, No Credit, Limited creek, spring. 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in Credit or Bad Credit. pasture. Financing available for $270,000. all for as little as $500 Call 336-372-4111 Down. Call Lisa @ after 6 pm. (336) 667-3220 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiies/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC (336) 877-2080 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 (No phone calls please) deposit required. or night. 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Come by today to apply in person... telephone. Security $18,000. 530-Lots & Acreage Must have excellent PC skills and would be helpful to have experience with Photoshop andJnDesign (or publisher program) utilities except for electric tarp, 8LL ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Bo you like to work on computers? Looking for a job where you use your creative skills? The Jefferson Post is looking for a part-time Graphic Besignerl RESULTS! OF BUSINESS 500-Mobiie Homes for Sale Stop Paying Rent, Rent Keep A Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. considered on 3rd Seat, etc. C 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent (beside Han Power on the backstreet) s>. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26,2005-12:00 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27,2005-9:00 A.M. Old Hwy 16—Crumpler, North Carolina :H$QNAI. PROPERTY—ANTIQUES—C ARS--T OOLS—C; I INS Sate Conducted for Mr. John Frohm,under and the Estate of Mary Frohmander, Deceased L Old Motion Toys, Oak Desk. Cast Iron Banks, Antique Haml£«rvcd S' Hbfrby Here. Old Circus Toys, Antique Oak Singer Sewing Machine, AnUquc Wall OnK Tdrphanfi. Chicken/Rooster Collection. Pots. Pans, Dishes. Blue Ridge Enucoc (several patterns), AilLiqj^Yisaurila. Die Cast Cars/ Trucks, Jim Bean and Campbell Soup Collector Train Sets, Antique Cast Iron School Bell, Halls Pottery, Coca-Cola Items, Plat Form Scales. Cast Iran Pots/ Pans. Radial Arm S A ?"'°4V" 5(» Rrcords. 1956 Fnnl ffliimlrrttnl. I22LEU B 1 L-I5U 484-5 Swfil. imjga.CJ-7 Gold*- r.rv 01,1 sh-li r.a. N D . . ... OUnp. 16 Dual Axle Trailer w/ Rumps 2002Med illion 5th Wheel Riding Mower. 3 Stihl Chain Saws. AnUqye2 Door Ice Box/Oak r. NtoteL218iaih£adci Andm;""'<B"rtYrSh"nr"hin''1' AmiqUC EmmC" R A KC"y D"M V' • CjUHL Marlin 22 Rifle Mod. 775C, Marlin Mod. 336-35/cal W/SCODC \niinne IIOR.AUN. CI, ^s^^;?i1r<,,,epeeries, ,6G-^ * • c. T O 'AlffllOflffrs Note: All items sold absolute auction EXCEPT the 1956 Thunderbird 1978 Jem n t c , ^„ 5th Wheel Camper (36' long), and One Antique Slot Machine iolden Eagle. ^002 Medallion *Ieima: Cash or approved check day of sale D A Y $$$$ Announcements da, of sale lake precedent" over ALL primed materials To buy a pun you must be at least 18 years old. a residenl of NC or a Gun Dealer* Bobby Choatc NC #5280 VAAL# 1520 (276) 236-6695 RlChilpI A Merman—Aiictiontypp 7338 Carrollton Pike • Galax, Virginia 24333 NC #4119 • VAAL#422 (276) 236-3335 • (276) 238-8373 Rex Bank NC #788i VAAL #31 (336) 573-3- �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 15A Classifieds 1195-Legals 535-Commercial Property NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY Commercial space(s) in West Jeffe/son. large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336. Leave message. 1115- Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design NOTICE OF JERRY REX BLEVINS. EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LELA M. BLEVINS Someone ,voti know havin« a Birthday? The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lela M. Blevins, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of November, 2005. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. %; ESTATE AtJCTIOM > S.vr, AUGUST £7 I I I . 9 A.M. TB*"14 N O T E N O U O H A R T I N O U R S C H O O L S Lansing, NC NW North Carolina Nltns. Location: Parker Blevins home - 3445 Big Piney Creek Rd. Lansing. NC 28643-From JcfiTW. Jeff follow Hwy 88/194 West to Warrensville & turn it. on Hwy 194 toward Lansing and at red light in Lansing, turn rt. and .3 miles & turn rt. on Piney Creek Rd NO WONDER PEOPLE THINK C A R A V A G G I O (at Old School Bldg) then follow to Big Piney Creek Road - turn left and auction will be on the rt. From Boone travel Hwy 421 to Trade TN & take Hwy 167 to Hwy 88 E From Mtn. City, TN take IS A GUY ON THE SOPRANOS. Hwy 167 (Forge Creek) to Hwy 88 E - Follow to Hwy 194 toward Lansing. Signs will be posted. Rain or shine (we have tents). Preview day of auction. llpl Antiques - Equipment - Tools - Household Goods w •' *R ' fig TERMS: Cash or good check w/proper ID Tood Available - Bring a Chaii - No Buyers Premium Auctioneer & Owners Not Responsible for Accident or Injury Cox Realty & Auction Company This the 5th day of August, 2005. * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures. 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The Toyota Gator Bowl will be played on Jan. 2, 2006 in ALLTEL Stadium. The newly renovated ALL­ TEL Stadium is the home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and most recently the site for the 2005 Super Bowl. ALLTEL Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL and will seat over 80,000 spectators. The Husky Vanguard will perform in a field show presentation with the other participating bands, the Gator Bowl parade in downtown Jacksonville, and perform in a mass band of all the participating high school bands at the Jack­ sonville Jaguars/Tennes­ see Titans NFL game on Jan. 1, and conclude with a mass band performance in the Toyota Gator Bowl on Jan. 2. Both the field show pre­ sentation and the parade at the Gator Bowl are compe­ tition settings for the high school bands. The mass band is now estimated to include over 2,000 perform­ ing band and flag corps students. The theme for the mass band performance has . not yet been released. This will be the 60th Annual Ga­ tor Bowl held in Jackson­ ville, Fla. The game always features a participating team from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The first Gator Bowl champion was Wake Forest in 1946. This is an honor for the students of the Husky Van­ guard Marching Band. Each student is responsible for funding his/her own trip. Financial help is needed for students to participate in this special event. If anyone in the Ashe County community is interested in helping sponsor a student for the trip, please contact Director of Bands Scott Turnmyre, at ACHS at 2462400. Photo courtesy of the Gator Bowl Patches, the Gator Bowl's mascot, will be dancing to a Vanguard beat this winter. L * Adorable PUPPY Male 1 .ah mix S weeks old! • Male Terrier mix V 5 years old R yfc - M. • 8 H found in Silos (reck area Male Labradoi <?. Photo courtesy of Scott Turnmyre 6 months old Rehearsing—and lots of it—is the key to the Husky Vanguard Band's success. 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View Broncos (Not in order) Ethan Warner, Joseph Calhoun, Matthew Ball, Keith Miller, Jamison Cline, Lucas Jones, Hunter McCoy, Elijah Williams, John Ball, Brandon Buchannon, Devan Sheets, Eric Shook, Tristan Blevins, Austin Pearson, 'Jacob Sawyer, 'Daniel Dillard, Head Coach: Mark Sheets, Assistant Coaches: Allen Ball, Randy Blevins, 'James Cline, '(not pictured) (Not in order) Coaches Matt Barnes, Zak Church, Jeff Ashley and Lonnie Gilley; 1 Alex Laws, 2 Jacob Worley, 4 Jacob Blevins, 9 Bradley Lucas, 10 Hunter Barnes, 11 Tyler Sheets, 18 Zak May, 20 Brandon Jones, 21 Michael Shaw, 32 Grayson Gilley, 33 Mason Hamilton, 42 Dustin Guy, 44 Jacob Holman, 49 Kaleb Sexton, 51 Daniel Davis, 60 Brandon Wingler, 63 Chance Burgess, 71 Evan Walker, 73 Josh Goodman, 77 Cullen Ashley, 81 Bodi Miller, 85 Cody Osborne, 99 Hunter Scott Westwood Titans (Not in order) Matthew Lee 1, Thomas Sexton 2, Parker Shelton 4, Jake Weaver 7, Evan Owens 8, Kenneth Rios 9, Zach Lawrence 10, Connor Bowers 11, Brandon Woods 18, Cody Sharpe 20, Cole Smith 21, Alex Spencer 32, Matthew Hamilton 33, Caleb Goodman 44, Austin Price 49, Aiden Galloway 51, Sam Phillips 55, Dakota Lucas 56, Jonathon Cox 60, Joshua Baldwin 62, Brandon Graybeal 63, Dakota Sawyer 71, Nathaniel Johnson 77, Drew Baldwin 81, Dalton Lyles 85, Nicky Gregory 86, Zachery Outen 87, Corbin Winebarger 90, Jake McCarty 99 (It took two pictures to capture the whole team because of limited space in a shelter, where the pictures were taken due to a driving rain storm.) 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NC 28640 336-846-7191 ^ Meadow Creek Shopping Center • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-5651 • www.currentchiro.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 PAGE 3B FOOTBALL PREVIEW ...and where it ends, at Husky stadium The 2005 varsity Huskies football team Ethan Goodman, 4, JR, QB/DB; Keelan Davis, 5, JR, WR/DB; Chris Bare, 6, SR, TE/LB; Coleman Payne, 7, JR, TE/LB; Lee Critcher, 8, JR, WR/DB; Joseph Moser, 15, SR, WR/DB; Justin Hodges, 17, SR, RB/LB; Chris Rash, 19, SOPH, RB/DB; Sid Carpenter, 20, JR, RD/DB; Adrian Allen, 21, SR, RB/LB; Parker Johnson, 27, JR, WR/DB; Nic Vannoy, 28, SR, RB/DL; Jason Dunphy, 35, JR, WR/DB; Rickey Pelton, 36, JR, RB/LB; Josh Ferguson, 51, SOPH, OL/DL; Luke Dotson, 52, SOPH, OL/LB; Cody Guyton, 53, JR, OL/DL; Jeft Pell, 55, SR, OL/LB; Ryan Moser, 56, SOPH, OL/DL; Chris Edwards, 61, SR, OL/DL; Jason Roten, 63, SR, OL/DL; LJ Greene, 64, JR, OL/DL; Paul Davis, 65, JR, OL/DB; Cody Jones, 66, SOPH, OL/DL; Dustin Snyder, 68, JR, OL/DL; Aaron Davis, 69, JR, OL/LB; Matt Darnell, 71, SR, OL/DL; Joe Johnson, 72, JR, OL/DL. Not pictured: Michael Graybeal, 97, SR, K; Ritchie Absher, 98, FR, K. Head Coach: Dale Galloway; Assistant Coaches: Keith Phillips, Ronnie Pruitt,Tom Roberts, Tom Trivette and MikeTasso 2005 ACHS Huskies Varsity Football Schedule All games on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. # = conference game Go HuskiesI CABIN OR CASTLE... WE'LL FURNISH IT! * August 19 Away at Alleghany (Endowment Game) August 26 Home vs. AVERY September 2 Away at Grayson County (VA) September 9 open Good Luck To /Ml Ashe County Teams? JIM'S CORNER FURNITURE STORE WARRENSVILLE, NC September 16 Home vs. WATAUGA 160 Northwest School Road • Warrensville. 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Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-8806 • 1-800-380-2228 www.savewithheritage.com �PAGE 4B TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FOOTBALL PREVIEW Ashes future football stars in the making The 2005 junior varsity Huskies football team >yk' ; -rf BUSHES BUSHES *1 A ^ r fflBDC - g? 72 73 f 7T 7rx? rj. 44 21 ^0 i"41 97 #EV 9 ,, v Hijyrnv 3 - , asms # • ^ Husxics > v -f 4 w m$ - 4 0 74* ^ "v p J2F5K ^ r HUSHES ' 7 in«qQ£5 < tmcaalS JJ?7 v TOBOB «Wf . ^ IT 7 HU5CE5 ft hdsiie 'J ' -2 S' HUSKIES .1 P E . . J <m» SD5DB 0* A « ™ 5 susnc ^ v tfyK T8 >/ % P I ,^i'- ' ' M\ (Positions not available at press time) Jason Bickford, SOPH; Jeremy Blevins, SOPH; Dylan Brown, FR; Zeke Brown, FR; Zack Caffey, FR; Presley Caudill, SOPH; Nathan Cole, FR; Kelsey Combs, SOPH; Jeremiah Gilbert, SOPH; Aaron Greene, FR; Kyle Guyton, FR; Allen Hall, FR; Dustin Ham, FR; Tavin Holman, FR; Charlie Howard, FR; Niko Jannetta, SOPH; Andy Key, SOPH; Billy Mahaffey, SOPH; Jordan .Nichols, FR; Logan Orr, FR; Robbie Pelton, FR; Buster Phillips, FR; John Poe, FR; Dakota Price, SOPH; Cody Richardson, SOPH; Brandon Rinehart, SOPH; Jose Rios, FR; Preston Roberts, FR; Caleb Roush, FR; Ryan Shepherd, SOPH;Tobin Vanscoy, FR; Daniel Wain, FR; Justin Worley, FR Head Coach: Dale Galloway; Assistant Coaches: Keith Phillips, Ronnie Pruitt.Tom Roberts, Tim Trivette and MikeTasso 2005 ACHS Huskies JV Football Schedule *all games on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. # = conference games August 25 Away at Avery September 1 Home vs. GRAYSON COUNTY September 8 open September 15 Away at Watauga September 22 Home vs. REAGAN September 29 # Away at North Surry October 6 Home vs. # NORTH WILKES . October 13 # Away at Forbush October 20 Home vs. # STARMOUNT October 27 # Away at Wilkes Central November 3 Home vs. # SURRY CENTRAL All-new Mountain I/alley Conference this season There are major changes in the Mountain Valley Conference, which start with this season. There are now seven instead of eight teams, and some familiar opponents are gone, and others added. Here's the past and the present: Old Mountain Valley New Mountain Valley Ashe County Forbush Hibriten North Surry North Wilkes West Caldwell West Wilkes Wilkes Central Ashe County Forbush North Surry North Wilkes Starmount Surry Central Wilkes Central C\o Huskies! Has Your Vehicle Been Tackled? We Can Help! "P&ot&zli S&ZMM! Wishing all of the Ashe County teams a great season!! Mt. Jefferson Oil Co. US Highway 221 Business West Jefferson (336) 246-7039 Qood Luok ToTh* Huiklnl Burgess & Son Body Shop, Inc. Hwy 16 S. 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The 2005 ACMS Blue Bulldogs football team jjiulr^ IllM : (Not in order) Evan Gray, Malcolm Horton, Cory Roten, Austin Rash, Justin Farmer, Josh Farmer, Michael Bishop, Tyler Day, Tommy Christian, Casey Roberts, Joe Weaver, Joey Ponce Dylan Carter, Jake Walters, Alex Reborchick, James Snyder, Jacob Cardwell, Nathan Cox, Kenny Lainhart, Zack Walters, Mathan Brewer, Morgan Burks, Rusty Zachary, Cody Bare and Andrew Russell Coaches: Dwayne Farmer, Monte Baker, Scott Roten and Don Mahley Time Date Opponent Site Sept. 27 Yellow Jackets ACMS Time Oct. 4 St. Stephens St. Stephens HS 6:00 6:00 5:00-7:00 Oct. 8 No.3 vs. No 2 TBA TBA No. 4 vs. No. 1 TBA TBA Consolation Game TBA TBA Championship Game TBA TBA ASHE BLUE FOOTBALL 2005 Date Opponent Site Aug. 11 Blue/Silver Scrimmage ACMS Aug. 18 Alleghany Alleghany HS 6:00 Aug. 27 Yellow Jackets North Wilkes HS 7:00 Aug. 30 Alleghany ACMS 6:00 Sept. 6 Ashe Silver ACMS 6:00 Sept. 20 Johnson County ACMS 6:00 Good Luck to All The Teams! 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All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective own­ ers. �PAGE 6B TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FOOTBALL PREVIEW ...on playing fields of the middle school the The 2005 ACMS Silver Bulldogs football team JUUB&GS gUM puntu | (Not in order) Aaron Scott, Michael Osborne, Luke Goss, Aaron Cole, Greyson Wells, Matt Nichols, Josh McClure, Seth Cox, Jeren Holman, Zack Jones, Dominick Leserra, Bryson Payne, Jonathan Hicks, Ethan Turner, Jesse Carpenter, Tanner Form wait, Taylor Trivett, Justin Wyatt, Cody Collins, Steven Hare, Junior Cornejo, Cam Vogler, Zack Hudler, Jacob Hamilton, Zach Richardson, Cody Goodman and Kyle Matheson Coaches: Chris Taylor, Keith Simmons, Zack Vogler, Andy Patton.Tony Blevins and Kevin Nichols ASHE SILVER FOOTBALL 2005 Opponent Blue/Silver Scrimmage Yellow Jackets Alleghany Grayson County Ashe Blue St. Stephens Yellow Jackets Site Time ACMS 5:00-7:00 ACMS 6:00 Alleghany HS 6:00 ACMS 2:00 ACMS 6:00 ACMS 6:30 North Wilkes HS Johnson County GO ASHE COUNTY TEAMS! 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View Packers (Not in order) Tanner Day, Luke Barker, Jonathan Barlow, Avery Blevins, Jeremy Caffey, Ryan Carpenter, Brandon Carpenter, Ray Clauson, Christopher Cole, Sam Gammons, Austin King, Jeff Martin, Josh Martin, Dominic Maxwell, Kayla McCoy, Wesley Moore, Aaron Pugh, Morgan Reed, Codie Richardson, Dakota Shaw, Seth Sheets and Tyler Stuart Coaches: Carson Miller, Dusty Elliott, Randy Roop, and Bill Gorman Please note! Because of minute changes, the Ashe Football schedule lastYouth League which appeared earlier in iGit R Doneteams! y otVre *1 With Us! Good Uekto flllthe Teams! is no longer accu­ From Mack rate. &t h e $ t a f f the Jefferson Post The finalized sched­ ule was not ready for inclusion in this special section. (Not in order) Michael Baldwin, Josh Bare, Avery Barr, Dakotah Blevins, Michael Dolinger, Connor Galloway, Eli Gambill, Kole Goss, Landon Gray, Bryan Greer, Cameron Guyton, Chad Hopkins, Justin Leake, Anderson Moore, Josh Pennington, Kolten Pilar, Zeb Richardson, Matthew Sexton, Dillon Spagnolo, Tyler Stuart and Josh Wineberg Coaches: Rusty Barr, Chris Barr, Andy Cheek and Anthony Hamilton Its Football Time!! It will appear in a Warrensville Drug Store 5083 NC 88 West Warrensville, NC 336-384-3900 future issue of the DIABETES jfa SHOPPE" Jefferson Post. Before Or After The Big Game Blue Ridge Mountain Realty SfcCLUDED NEW LOG HOME on 2 beautiful acres. Features 2BR/2BA, large deck, master suite on main level & full furnished basement. Located in Jefferson in a quiet wooded setting. Must See. MLS# 130824 $229,000 COUNTRY COMFORT Jones Hardwood Floors, Inc. AND CONVENIENCE in this lovely 4BR/2BA w/ shrubbery and plants galore! 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Your Mon»y *c«•, point* Wilh ®»!! Member FDIC YADKIN VALLEY BANK Make The Big Play For Your Team! ^ Domino's 336-246-7500 S I EVEJOHNSON FTAAUTO WORLD West Jefferson, NC • 336-246-9899 Good Luck to All the Ashe County Teams!!! SHANE HOPKINS tfON POST (PORTS REPORTER 'EXTRAORDINAIItE'l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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International of Chicago. The parcel forms the major­ ity of the land held on Phoe­ nix by Mainstreet Phoenix LLC, a corporation formed in 2002 by developer Eric Hunt­ er. In announcing the auction, Alan R. Kravetz, president of Sheldon Good, said, "Based on other business activities and commitments, the owner has decided he cannot allocate the time to proceed with the development of this unique property himself and believes that someone should take ad­ vantage of the burgeoning de­ mand for unique ski industry opportunities. He seeks to sell Phoenix Colvard at auction. And he's offering his exten­ sive and aggressive business plan for a project that he be­ lieves is not only viable, but exciting." The Phoenix Colvard de­ velopment was brought to the conceptual stage by Hunter and his associates several years ago. An announce­ ment of the large project was planned, but delayed. Hunter became embroiled in a busi­ ness battle with his brother, F. Neal Hunter, which ended up in court and appears to have now concluded. The promotional material sent out by Sheldon Good sug­ gests Phoenix Mountain would make an excellent ski resort. Kravetz said, "Phoenix Moun­ tain may easily be character­ ized as the 'Rocky Mountain of the East.' Rugged, captivat­ ing and majestic, this highly desirable tract, nestled in the Appalachian mountains, is ideal for development as a ski resort or for purely residential pursuits. It is a unique moun­ tain setting for entertaining, relaxation or reflection." He continued, "Extensive re­ search has been conducted for developing this property as a prominent regional ski destination with a ski-in, skiout village and a charming European Alpine-style ambi­ ance. This could very well be the best ski mountain in the Southeastern United States, having the longest run of any ski resort in the region and an unparalleled location." Kravets added: "Significant resources have been invested in planning the mountain as a destination ski resort. In Photo courtesy of Tom Fowler/www.tomfowler.net addition to onsite snowmakIs there a ski resort In the future for Phoenix Mountain? This is an aerial shot of the north side of the mountain, with Deep ing tests, thorough financial Ford Road funning near its base. modeling and on-site pre-construction activities have com­ try today from environmental, The company notes the These must be received at inspections of the property. menced. The northeast face of physical and regulatory view­ county's lack of zoning regu­ Sheldon Good's Chicago office These will take place starting Phoenix Mountain, because of points that are conducive to lations as an inducement to no later than Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. at noon on Sept. 9 and 22 and an abrupt 1.6 mile, 400 foot the development of a new ski buyers. They also predicted CDT. A certified or cashier's Oct. 3,8 and 14. cliff face at the summit of the mountain. The location will that the tract would draw in­ check in the amount of 5 per­ Sheldon "Good & Co. calls mountain, is conducive to the have the distinction of being terest from residential-only cent of the bid total must be itself "America's Real Estate collection of natural and man- the closest ski destination developers. Auctioneer." The company re­ included. made snow. There are very driving from major metropoli­ The property is to be auc­ The company is also con­ ports $8 billion in aggregate few sites available in the coun­ tan areas in the southeast." tioned through sealed bids. ducting a series of on-site sales. Year-long investigation ends in Glendale Springs pot bust by Jim Thompson Editor A investigation that lasted through most of this year paid off recently with the arrest of two alleged drug dealers in Glendale Springs. "During the year 2005, the Ashe County Sheriffs Depart­ ment has had an ongoing in­ vestigation involving Dale Emmett 'Junior' Combs," said Det. Chris Miller. At the conclusion of this investigation, Combs was arrested and charged with three counts each of possession with intent to sell or distribute a Schedule VI controlled sub­ stance (marijuana) and selling and delivering a Schedule VI controlled substance (marijua­ na). Miller said approximately 1.5 ounces of marijuana was Photo courtesy of Ashe County Sheriff's Department Dale Emmett "Junior" Combs Jr., 41, of Glendale Springs was charged with selling marijuana. seized in the investigation. Authorities also arrested Combs' brother-in-law, Tommy Ray Kennedy, 38, and charged him with one count each of possession with intent to sell or distribute a Schedule II con­ trolled substance (Percocet) and selling and delivering a Schedule II substance (Perco­ cet). A small quantity of the prescription drug was seized in the investigation. In an unrelated incident, Combs is also facing a felony charge of hit and rim involv­ ing personal injury and a mis­ demeanor charge of making a false report to police. Combs was released from jail on a $10,000 secured bond, and Kennedy on a $3,000 se­ cured bond. Aldermen rethink rezoning by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Comments from one Jeffer­ son couple led the town's board of aldermen on Monday night to rezone a smaller area of land on McConnell Street than had previously been discussed. Dr. Dean C. Jones Jr. and his wife Evelyn spoke during a public hearing at the meet­ ing to protest the planned rezoning of a large area in that community from residential to commercial. Mrs. Jones said she believed the commercial area should be restricted to the four-lane corridor that is already mostly commercial, and kept out of the residential Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Pbst P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffer8onpost.com circulation@jeffereonpost.com clas8ifiedCoyfforsonpoHt.com editorial@jeffersonpo8t.com neighborhood. Alderman Charles Caudill said that much of the area al­ ready has businesses, such as the Ashe County Health De­ partment and Summit Sup­ port Services, and he didn't see how a commercial zone would change the area much. Mrs. Jones stated it was her opinion that once the area is zoned commercial, there was no telling what would locate there. The board took the com­ ments into consideration, and then decided to rezone only three lots at the corner of Mc­ Connell and Brook streets, property belonging to David Desautels who had requested commercial zoning so he could move his business, Main Street Marketing, into one of the houses in that area. On another business note, Magic Video Music & More owner Allen Pruitt is continu­ ing excavation of property across from his business on U.S. 221 Business in order to construct a new and larger fa­ cility at that site. Dirt from the site has been moved to Foster Tyson Park, said Town Man­ ager Meredith Ballou, in or­ der to create a gentler slope in the park so town maintenance workers can use riding mowers to mow the park. Post photo by Linda Burchette Jefferson Town Manager Meredith Ballou has announced his retirement after 16 and a half years on the job. He will turn over the job at the end of September to Assistant Town Manager Cathy Howell. Town manager to retire by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor He had been talking about it for two years, but the an­ nouncement Monday night by Jefferson Town Manager Meredith Ballou that he is retiring at the end of Septem­ ber still came as a surprise to the Jefferson Board of Alder­ men. They really hadn't ex­ pected it quite this soon. "It should be no surprise, I've been talking about it for years," Ballou told the board. "I have a lot of mixed emo­ tions, but at my age.I think it's time to make a decision." The board was stunned si­ lent for a few moments, and then began sharing retire­ ment stories and praising Investigation continues, no charges Ashe Park getting ready for 2006 An investigation by the N.C. Highway Patrol continues and no charges have been filed in a fatal Aug. 17 accident in Creston. Edward Charles Pruitt, 45, was killed on N.C. 88 when his motorcycle collided with a Volvo station wagon driven by Ezra Gardiner, 18 of Lansing. Gardiner was not injured. The wreck occurred around 8:10 p.m. in the Laurel section of the community. Ashe County Parks & Recreation is now ac­ cepting reservations for the 2006 summer sea­ son. Ashe Park is a great place to have family gatherings, parties and cookouts. , The park has three shelters you can choose from, including the Mt. Jefferson shelter (old shelter), the Russ Blevins Stage shelter (main shelter) and the Lake View shelter (new shel­ ter). All shelters are covered and include picnic Ballou for his service. He has served the town as its man­ ager for 16 and a half years, working for two mayors and 12 aldermen. "I've eqjoyed working with each one of you, every­ one around this table and all those who came before," Bal­ lou said. "It's been a lot of fun See Ballou, page 5A tables and barbecues. Children's playground ar­ eas are in walking distance to all shelters. Shelter rental fees are $25 for a half day (up to 4 hours) and $50 for a full day. You may also rent out the entire park for $200/day. A refund­ able deposit of $25 should be paid within five business days of making a reservation, and the shelter rental fee should be paid no less than 30 days before the reserved date. 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UP until this year, burley was grown primarily in West­ ern North Carolina, Ken­ tucky and Tennessee. Unlike flue-cured tobacco, which is cured in heated barns, burley is air-cured, hung in unheal­ ed barns and allowed to cure over a period of weeks rather than days. With the tobacco buyout and the disappearance of quotas and price supports, the price of both flue-cured and burley tobacco is ex­ pected to drop. Most growers appear to feel that if they're going to continue to grow to­ bacco, they're going to have to grow more. Yet for many burley grow­ ers, getting bigger isn't an option, says Dr. David Smith, Philip Morris Professor of Crop Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State Uni­ versity. Burley is typically grown on very small acre­ ages, often less than an acre. Many burley growers appar­ ently have decided to take their buyout money and stop growing tobacco. This has left tobacco companies scram­ bling to find the burley they need. Smith says a typical cigarette blend is 35 percent each burley and flue-cured tobacco and the rest Oriental tobacco. As it has become appar­ ent that a market for burley may be available, farmers in different parts of the country are moving to try to fill that void. Smith says farmers in places like Mississippi, Illi­ nois, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania are growing burley this year. And with a $264,800 grant from Golden LEAF, one of the agencies set up to fund economic development as to­ bacco production declined, Smith is part of an effort to help growers in Piedmont and Eastern North Carolina grab as much of the burley market as possible. Burley and flue-cured to­ bacco are distinctly differ- FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 Photo courtesy ul nl ' '"H Dr. Mike Boyette envisions burley being hung to Un'Versity is cure from racks like the one seen here. ent crops, Smith points out, particularly when it comes to curing. "Curing (burley) is a slow process," says Smith. "You want it to cure slowly, to go from green to yellow to brown. If the temperature or humidity is too high, it rots. If it's too dry, it doesn't turn brown. "The question is, can we cure it consistently (in the Piedmont and Eastern North Carolina) from year to year?" A particularly dry fall could be problematic, Smith points out, as could a hurri­ cane. Yet Smith adds that an estimated 250 North Caroli­ na growers who haven't pro­ duced burley before are doing so this year. Smith and Dr. Loren Fish­ er, Crop Science Extension Specialist, are growing trial plots of burley at agricultural research stations at Reidsville, Rocky Mount, Whiteville and Kinston, looking at factors such as planting and harvest date, sucker control and fertilization. They're also conducting on-farm tests in Rockingham and Wake counties. , Harvest date will be par­ ticularly important, Smith points out. A September har­ vest, when the temperature and humidity begin to change to allow optimum curing, ap­ pears best. Disease may also be a problem. None of the burley varieties grown in the United States is resistant to Gran­ ville wilt, but it's not a prob­ lem in burley growing areas. It may, however, be a problem in Piedmont and Eastern North Carolina. Smith says several Brazilian varieties have Granville w »lt resistance but are black shank. susceptible to Allen Broadwell a Shoio^tftS katP1^ inTr?0iinr'thf«s ease, while Dr. David^Shew professor of Plant Patholo^ es tor Pmg ^Urley ies for Granville wilt resis­ tance. Blue mold could also be a problem - burley is more susceptible than flue-cured tobacco — and some of the Golden LEAF funding is go­ ing to enhance the blue mold forecasting system already in place in the College of Agri­ culture and Life Sciences at N.C. State. Growing burley, at least the way most growers now produce it, is much more labor intensive than grow­ ing flue-cured tobacco, and that's where Dr. Mike Boy­ ette, Philip Morris Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, comes into the picture. Boyette is working on mechanizing burley harvest­ ing and curing, which is now done by hand. Burley grow­ ers now cut the stalk of the plant by hand, then spear the stalk, with leaves still at­ tached, on a 4-foot-long stake with a sharpened point. These stakes are then hung in barns or other structures, and the burley allowed to cure. "If burley is going to come to Eastern North Carolina, it cannot be put on a stick," says Boyette. "People aren't going to work like that." Boyette is working to adapt technologies developed at the University of Kentucky, where engineers have made considerable progress toward mechanization. He envisions a system that makes use of a machine he calls a notcher/ cutter to harvest burley and racks that allow curing in the field. A notcher/cutter will cut a tobacco plant at the bottom of the stalk and slice an angled notch in the stalk near the bottom of the plant. Both cuts are made at roughly the same time as the machine moves through a field. The plants are then hung upside down from the angled notch on wire mesh that is stretched across what Boyette calls a curing rack. The racks are made so that they can be stacked against each other in the field as they fill with burley stalks. The grower then covers the racks with plastic sheeting, and the tobacco cures in the field. Boyette is using a $172,000 grant from Philip Morris USA along with Golden LEAF funding to build notcher/cutters, curing racks and other equipment to move burley from place to place in a field. He's experimenting with the system this fall. The gold standard for mechanized burley harvest­ ing is a machine at the Uni­ versity of Kentucky that en­ gineers there call "Big Red." Big Red is self propelled and cuts, notches and hangs hur­ ley stalks without the aid of human hands. Using Big Red. one person can harvest a field of burley, leaving the stalks hanging on racks ready to cure. There's only one Big Red. however, and it's in Kentucky, and Boyette says there's not time this year to build anoth­ er one. This year, those grow­ ers outside Western North Carolina who are growing burley, will have to do the best they can. This year will be a learn­ ing experience, both for North Carolina tobacco growers and for agricultural researchers. Says Smith, "There's a lot riding on this. If it works, we could have 50,000 acres of burley over a period of time." BEAVER CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL! 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In fact, if two businesses in our county were to get together and try to eliminate all their other competitors, the government should (if the law was enforced) intervene to prevent this from happen­ ing. Why, then, does our state do its best to prevent political competition? As Mr. Cannon points out, the most recent casualty of our two-party sys­ tem is the Libertarian Party of North Carolina, which lost its certification on Aug. 22. This means its candidates will have to get on the bal­ lot—where they can—by peti­ tion, a lengthy, discouraging and expensive process. The big boys, the Democratic and Republican parties, need more competi­ tion. The "either/or" choice of two parties, which admitted­ ly stems from the battle over the Constitution at the very start of our republic, allows for few shades of gray when it comes to opinions. We would be healthier as a nation with many parties, reflecting the diverse opinions of our people more exactly. Certainly, many other republics and democra­ cies (as well as constitution­ al monarchies, such as the United Kingdom) have found such diversity a strength, not a weakness. Lack of competition is a bad thing in the political world. Many of this state's prob­ lems (aka "the mess inside the Raleigh Beltway") stem from a century of one-party rule. Competition makes elected officials work harder, stay more honest and focus more on their true source of power—the voters. So, bottom line, we find the regular efforts of the two major parties, on a state and national basis, to squash the competition as not only wrong but harmful to the nation. We support House Bill 88, and keeping the electoral process as open as possible. Who would Jesus assassinate? Every family has one—that by suggesting that President "different" relative, who is the Chavez ofVenezuela be assassi­ most colorful, outspoken and nated by the U.S. government. sometimes embarassing mem­ Now that is one thing for a ber of the clan. politician to say, but a preacher? Nationally, that "honor" may The book that says "Thou shalt belong to Pat Robertson, TV not kill" hardly seems to sanc­ evangelist and would-be Rambo, tion such an action. (Robertson who stunned the world Tuesday has since apologized.) To the Editor: On Monday, August 22, a great disservice was done to the people of North Carolina by the State Election Board, and most people do not even know about it. They decided to decertify the Libertarian party as a recognized party in the state because no Libertarian candidate gar­ nered at least 10% of the Presidential or Governor's election. Imagine that! The Republicans and Democrats have put legis­ lation in place to keep the competition off the ballot. There is hope, though. House Bill 88, the Electoral Fairness act, has been sent to the floor for a vote. Last year, a similar bill made its way to the agenda, but the co-chairmen of the state house never called for a vote on it, so it died. Again, doing whatever they can to keep the competition down to the two parties. This year, I am asking for your help. Please contact Gene Wilson and ask him to sup­ port this bill. Remember, Rep. Wilson is the one who campaigned for keeping the daily allowance all rep­ resentatives get in order to not discourage all quali­ fied candidates, so tell him this is a great chance to prove he means what he says and says what he means, (even though he cosponsored a bill that never passed trying to make it even TOUGHER for other parties to get state recog­ nition). House Bill 88 will reduce the requirements by 75% for a new party to get state certification. This is much more reasonable, and will ensure that more options are offered at election time. Thanks in advance for your support! Jeff Cannon West Jefferson Sheehan media hype To the Editor: CAR LOAN?'.' ACTUALLY 1VUCTHMlNfi OF A 9S-F0R.-W-CAR LOW',! Why is it that the media, newspaper editors especially have to stretch the truth into touchy feely goo before they present IT SAYS HERE ASHE COUNTY LOST OUT ON A HALF A MILLION DOLLAR GRANT BECAUSE IT HAD NO COUNT/WIDE RECREATIONAL PLAN G $ so BASICALLY ASHE COUNTY HAS NO PLANS FOR THE FUTURE AT ALL... YEP PAGE 4A FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 200R WE'VE GOT NO COUNT/WIDE LAND USE PLAN SO ASPHALT PLANTS - OR WHOEVER - KEEP TRYING TO COME IN AND BUILD WHEREVER NOPE Letters to the Editor media reports the casual­ ty figures as "near 2,000 deaths" they don't both­ er to research that of the their own slanted opin­ total to date August 23, ions? Whatever happened 2005 one thousand eight to facts and truth in the hundred and sixty-nine press? Why does the media American Service person­ try to tell you what to think nel have died in Iraq. Of that figure 415 have and not just give you the true information and allow died in accidents...not combat related deaths. You you to think for yourself? say these fine young people I recently read the local editorial about the What is were heroes no matter how they died. This may well be The Price of Admission? true. I am only presenting This personal (Bash Bush) agenda driven the facts. You decide! Here editorial opinion com­ is another fact: Since March pared the admission price 20th 2003 the day the War $100,000.00 to a Bush in Iraq started, here in fundraising gathering to the United States One the value of an American Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty Three Soldier. I say American Soldier people of all ages have been because Mr. Thompson killed by drunk drivers. along with all the other On average 117 American hype driven media ignore citizens are killed daily on the name of Casey Sheehan our highways in alcohol one American Soldier who related accidents. Drunk volunteered to serve in drivers kill more people the military in an attempt in 16 days on 6i5r road-" to preserve freedom for ways than have been killed his country while trying in two and one half years to free the people of Iraq. in Iraq. Where is CNN I seldom hear the name and the other media at Casey Sheehan...but Cindy the thousands of roadside is on all the news....has her crosses in remembrance of own websites, and is being those who have died at the assisted by Joan Baez, hands of a drunk driver. All Michael Moore and Move of these dead are made of On.Org. No this is not a children, mothers, fathers, letter to praise President sisters, brother, sons and Bush...only a letter to state daughters. All of these he is the elected President people left grief and loneli­ of the United States ness in the hearts of loved and should be respected ones with their sudden for his position if noth­ and tragic deaths. Death ing more. Casey Sheehan brings all these same emp­ is one of 1,454 American tiness no matter where or Service Personnel who how it happens. I would like to honor all have been killed in hostile action in Iraq. The left of the men and women who have given their lives for YEP FAILING TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL... freedom by volunteering to serve their country. They were trained to be soldiers and were doing their jobs. I would also like to honor all those who have died at the hands of drunk drivers. These folks were killed on their way to work, school or even a family vacation without warning. So Mr. Editor when you begin to compare the value of life to a political fundraiser I have to ques­ tion your reasons. Maybe another Bush Bashing! Also the basis for your defending Cindy Sheehan the grieving mother who has brought nothing but disgrace to her son and the others who have died in the military. Why not com­ pare the value of one life as compared to another. Why not use your soapbox to present the facts and not abuse your position by grabbing on to every opportunity to boost your own political views. Casey Sheehan and the others who have died in Iraq are to be thanked and honored. May the legacy of Casey Sheehan and oth­ ers like him live on for­ ever. Those who died on the highways, all 103,443 also are to be honored and not forgotten as they too have grieving family and friends. Cindy Sheehan is get­ ting her fifteen minutes of fame and her time is about up. Jeff Daniels Deep Gap Battling over democracy in Ohio Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. 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Americans are generally quadrupled the amounts that pretty forgiving, willing to live wealthy donors could contrib­ and let live unless somebody is ute to candidate campaigns. really screwing them over. But The law was passed by incum­ when public frustration reach­ bent legislators who had just es a boiling point, look out. As outspent their challengers by old King George learned a long more than 7 to 1. I guess that time ago, the colonists will re­ wasn't enough. volt if you push them too far. The truth is, most incum­ Voter frustration in Ohio bents don't even need the huge may now be reaching a tipping financial advantage that they point after citizens have seen have over anyone who dares their elected officials sell out to unseat them. Politicians the state to shylocks and shy­ see to it that they'll have an sters and rig election districts easy time come re-election by to favor their own re-election. figging the nrocess by which The first insult came in last legislative and congressional November's elections, when districts are drawn. Using so­ thousands of Ohio voters had phisticated computer mapping to wait in line for hours to cast software, it is now possible for ballots. While there's scant ev­ legislators to draw districts idence that the flawed admin­ that are virtually assured of istration of Ohio's elections electing either a Democrat or actually changed the outcome a Republican. of the presidential race, there The final straw for Ohio vot­ is no doubt that the long lines ers may have come this sum­ and discredited provisional mer, after a series of political ballots left many voters feel­ scandals shined a spotlight on ing as if the state was going a corrupt culture in Columbus. out of its way to discourage Ohio politicians handed over their voting. Recent Ohio elec­ trust funds for injured work­ tions have seen ballot short­ ers to a consummate campaign ages, closed polling places, and contributor who "invested" the double counted ballots. That money in gold coins and col­ the president of Diebold, the lectibles. Millions were lost in voting machine manufacturer foolish deals and still other based in Ohio, had promised millions are unaccounted for to deliver the state for Presi­ and probably stolen. dent Bush only deepened voter By a ratio of 3 to 1, Ohio skepticism. voters now say that the state The second insult came last is heading in the wrong direc­ December when a lame duck tion. People are fed up, but legislature used a special ses­ instead of despair, they have sion to ram through changes decided to do something about in campaign finance law that it. This summer, a citizens' coalition called Reform Ohio Now gathered signatures from more than a half-million Ohio citizens to place three sweep­ ing election reform measures on this November's ballot. In the course of 10 short weeks, 2,500 people signed up over the Internet to volunteer in this effort. The measures would dra­ matically curtail politicians' ability to circumvent democra­ cy with massive campaign war chests and designer districts. One initiative would lower individual campaign contribu­ tion limits by 90 percent for legislative races while banning corporate contributions. A sec­ ond would completely remove politicians from the process of drawing legislative and con­ gressional districts and hand the process over to an inde­ pendent commission. The final ballot question would create a bipartisan panel to oversee election administration. The result: Politicians would be more accountable to the voters they purport to represent. It's enough to make them downright uncomfort­ able. Given Ohio's battleground status in the last presidential election, a successful reform ef­ fort there could draw national attention. Incumbents in other states will be watching ner­ vously over their shoulders to see if the citizen uprising could spread to their states. The Republican majority that controls the Ohio statehouse has vowed to raise $10 million to defeat this voter re­ volt. While big money normal­ ly confers a huge advantage in ballot initiative campaigns. In Ohio, where big money is a huge part of the problem, spending $10 million may only serve to throw gas on the fire of the voters' discontent. Derek Cressman directs research for The Rest of Us, a non-partisan organization that monitors the role of money in politics, www.therestofus.org. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and shourd be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post. P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �. JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Heritage Iron Club makes donation to Farm Museum by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor tion, has received many offers of farm life items from area Heritage Iron Club mem­ residents. Donations to the bers have worked hard this museum can be a straight season putting on two big contribution of items, a loan shows to help raise money for from the owners (with a des­ a local museum. ignation of who it belongs to The Heritage Iron Show and to whom it will be re­ held in May at Ashe County turned), or a tax-deductible Park featured tractors, en­ donation of funds. There will gines, cars, trucks and ma­ be a value place on donated chinery of the past. The Ridge items and a security system Run Car and Bike Show, for­ to protect the facility. merly a fundraiser for Old­ Plans are to build cabinets ham Saw Company, was held to display the items, create at Ashe County High School landscaping around the exte­ in June. rior, establish a photographic The proceeds from these display, and erect a log cabin shows, totaling $3,149.31, inside the museum walls. have been presented to the Museum organizer Bobby Mountain Farm Life Muse­ Absher has said that the mu­ um. A check was presented seum will not only showcase this week from Heritage Iron the county's agricultural past, Club treasurer Karen Church but also offer a fun and educa­ to Robin King, secretary of tional experience for children the museum. and the public. Youth can Work is progressing on the play a part in helping set up Mountain Farm Life Museum the museum, and learn about under construction in Ashe their heritage in the process. County Park. A grant has Absher said he hopes to been applied for through the have displays of agricultur­ Golden Leaf and Agricultural al products grown in Ashe Trails program to help with County, including tobacco, costs, and hopes are to hear beans, corn and cabbage, plus about the grant in October. equipment used in milking Plans are to have the museum and hand implements once open in the spring of 2006. used in farming. The museum The farm museum, which would also like to have pic­ is now a tax-exempt corpora­ tures of people actually using some of the items that are be­ ing promised for display. "Everybody has been so kind and donated so much," said Absher, who noted that the museum has so far re­ ceived more than $25,000 in cash and in-kind donations of labor and equipment. For more information about Mountain Farm Life Museum, or to make a contri­ bution of agricultural items or a financial donation, contact Bobby Absher at 982-2163. Heritage Iron Club secre­ tary Wanda Lewis said that presentation of the proceeds from the Heritage Iron Club events would not have been possible without the support of Ashe County and the local businesses that have spon­ sored and donated money and merchandise. She said the Heritage Iron Club would like to offer its appreciation to those who have helped to make this presentation pos­ sible. Truiett Weaver from Weav­ er Equipment has been espe-' cially supportive of the Heri­ tage Iron Show, Lewis said, not only for donating the "ga­ tor" to help members get from point "A" to point "B", but also for the donation of the chil­ dren's tractor and wagon for fundraising. Sponsors for the car show include: Oldham Saw Company, Carolina Street Rods, Tigra USA, Dr Pepper Bottling Company, Virginia-Carolina Concrete, Mike's Commu­ nity Market, Miller Insur­ ance, Ashe County Builders Supply, Ashe County Motors, Meineke Car Care Center, Skyline Membership Corpo­ ration, First Citizens Bank, Parker Tie Company, Heri­ tage Chevrolet, Neil Church Construction, Randy's Paint and Body Shop, Tri-County Paving, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Yadkin Valley Bank, AF Fi­ nancial Group, Liquid Ice Corporation, Crossroads Harley Davidson, Northwestern Bank, Garry Elliott, Farm Bureau Insurance, Gambill Oil Company, State Drywall Co., Northwestern Emergen­ cy Vehicles, Bill Hart Con­ struction, Church's Tire & Post photo by Linda Burchette Automotive Service, Dr. John Robin King, left, secretary for the Mountain Farm Life Mu­ Ryan of Ashe Eye Care Cen­ seum, accepts a check from Karen Church, treasurer for the ter, Hale Tire Company and Heritage Iron Club, for proceeds from Heritage Iron Club Cook's of North Wilkesboro. events this summer. Door prizes and silent auc­ tion items were donated by the following local business­ es: Ana Maria's Gift Shop, Weaver Equipment, Auto Express Auto Zone, Atwood Jewelers, The Jewel Shoppe, Jefferson Florist, Village SHOWTIME Florist, Burgess Furniture, Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Hometown Furniture, Roses, Wal-Mart, Shatley Springs Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Uptown, Libby's, The Wood­ workers Choice, Oldham Saw, Company, Builders Mart, Gift Mart, W.J Hardware, Land­ mark Grocery, Mountain Outfitters, Carmen's, Lit­ IGIGIF tle's Health & Fitness, Ashe County Cheese, Ashe Abat­ toir, NAPA, W.J. Parts, Car­ roll Companies Inc., Skyline Telephone, Mack Brown Inc., Main Street Discount, Buf­ falo Creek Weavers, WKSK, the Jefferson Post, Kubota of Boone. The Heritage Iron Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Recreation Build­ ing. ** Anyone interested is invited to attend. The club Photo by Linda Burchette members are in the process of The Charles Fleenor Memorial Flea Market held last weekend in Glendale Springs raised ap­ planning next year's events. proximately $5,606 for Hospice of Ashe County. Generous folks from around the community donated items, and shoppers had a lot to choose from including furniture, household goods, tools, sports equipment and tasty baked goods. Organizers would like to.thank all those in­ volved including donors, buyers and volunteers. Hospice is an agency that provides end-ofHugh Chatham Memorial Hospital life care for patients with a terminal condition. For more information, call 246-6443 or email ashehospice@skybest.com. The office is located at 392 Highway 88 in Jefferson. Fleenor Memorial Flea Market Theatre One (Red Eyel Ballou "Choose our rehabilitation center ontinued from front page nd a real pleasure to work nth the citizens of the town, 've gotten to know a lot of eople in the town I wouldn't iave otherwise, and the comanies and people providing ervices to the town. But I uess it's time to relax." Ballou said on Wednesday hat he had just finally made ip his mind. "I decided that it's just time o move on and bring in some resh ideas," he said. "I've een working since...well, a 3ng time. Hopefully, I have a 3t longer to go and I might do ome part time work, but I've ot some things to do at home nd my daughter just bought new house and has projects ar me to do." Ballou has seen a lot of hanges in Jefferson durog his tenure, including the ass of a major business when iara Lee left town, and then he expansion of Leviton into hat building. Gates Rubber inderwent a transformation rom producing rubber hoses o making auto belts. Amerian Emergency Vehicles and Chiefs Fire and Rescue came o town and built nice faciliies, and both continue to see Towth in their fields. One of the biggest changes las been in the housing inlustry. Many more homes nd apartments have been milt in the town, including fountain Village for seniors, )ak Grove Village and the irand new Oaks community List underway. The hospital dded Mountain Hearts Cener for Prevention and Wellless, the old Jefferson School /as transformed into a new acility for New River Mental lealth, McFarland Publishrs expanded, and the fire de­ partment built a brand new uilding. . And another major addiion was the construction of he new county courthouse, /hich will see another expan­ sion in the next few years with the addition of a new jail. The old courthouse is undergoing a major renovation to become a museum for the former Vir­ ginia Creeper railroad and a county museum and visitor's center. Ballou has watched that progress right outside his office window. The site was greatly enhanced last year with the removal of the former county building next door to the old courthouse. The town built a new water treatment plant and under­ went a $3.8 million expansion of the wastewater treatment facility. Water Services Direc­ tor Tim Church was at the aldermen's meeting Monday night to begin discussions about planning for expansion of the water treatment plant in the next 15 to 20 years. The most recent controver­ sy in which Ballou played a part was the town's adoption of an Extraterritorial Juris­ diction (ETJ) to protect a sce­ nic and growing part of town from polluting industries. Through all this, Ballou has helped the town maintain a good tax base and low tax rate. He said keeping taxes low has helped the town grow and he proud to have been a part of that growth. Projects down the road that will transform the town yet again include the planned four-laning of U.S. 221 toward West Jefferson and beyond to U.S. 421 in Watauga County, and the planned four-laning of N.C. 88 to Smethport. The discussion of an occupancy tax for the town may come up again, Ballou said, with pro­ ceeds dedicated to tourism. As he serves his last days at town hall, Ballou will con­ template all the changes that have taken place and the many yet to come. A native of the Crumpler area, he has seen Ashe County grow and change since he was a child, and expects much more in the future. In the meantime, he will enjoy spending more time with his wife, Shelba, visiting with his children, Rick and Kathy, and grand­ children Emily and Ann Ma­ rie. He plans to throw in a bit of fishing and hopefully some travel, with dreams of visit­ ing Australia. 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"Everyone is aware that the Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., said, "The South­ United Stares has a military ern Baptist Convention does and government agencies to not support or endorse public deal with our foreign threats not in a forceful combative way," Welch said in an Aug. 23 state­ ment. "The Christian's respon­ sibility," he noted, "is to pray for our leaders as well as the extremists around the world. Jesus Christ can save these people and change their lives." Robertson, on his Aug. 22 assassination telecast, said the United States has the ability to "take out" Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, whom Robertson ac­ cused of supporting commu­ nism and Muslim extremism. Killing Chavez would be a "whole lot cheaper" than start­ ing a war, Robertson said. Robertson's comments come at a time of rising U.S.-Ven­ ezuelan tensions. Chavez has accused the Bush administra­ tion of plotting his demise and has threatened to shut off oil exports. U.S. officials have dis­ missed Chavez's accusations as ridiculous. blasts terrorism, anti-semitism in historic meeting by Eric J. Lyman Religion News Service COLOGNE, Germany — Capping two days of interfaith meetings, Pope Bene­ dict XVI met on Saturday, Aug. 20 with leaders of Ger­ many's fast-growing Muslim community, one day after making a poignant visit to Cologne's synagogue. Even the late John Paul II, who made interfaith out­ reach a hallmark of his pa­ pacy, never made two such highly symbolic interfaith visits in as many days. The events were part of the Vatican's ongoing ef­ fort to reach out to other faiths, a natural fit in Ger­ many, where the Protestant Reformation began nearly 500 years ago; where the Nazi Holocaust slaughtered 6 million Jews; and whose Muslim population is now the fastest-growing in Euro­ pean Union. During Saturday's meet­ ing, the German-born pope was greeted by a Muslim delegation led by Rydvan Cakir, president of the Turk­ ish-Islamic Union of the In­ stitute of Religion. Benedict said later that he had told Muslim leaders that they have a "great responsibility" to properly educate young people about the evils of Muslim extremism. "I am certain that I echo your thoughts when I bring up the concern of the spread of terrorism," Benedict said. "Terrorism is continually reoccurring in various parts of the world, sowing death and destruction, and plung­ ing many of our dear broth­ ers and sisters into grief and despair." However, he said he also tried to assuage fears that the battle against Muslim extremism is a proxy for war between Christian and Mus­ lim civilizations. He called terrorists "barbarians" who do not represent Islam as a whole. Afterward, Cakir issued a brief statement calling the meetings "informative and worthwhile." The pontiff evidently avoided the prickly issues of Turkey's possible member­ ship in the European Union and the integration of Mus­ lims into European society. Islam is Europe's fast­ est-growing faith. Mostly because of increasing immi­ gration from Turkey, Mus­ lims now number about 3.5 million in Germany .— ap­ proximately one for every seven Catholics. Some Ger­ mans blame the fast-grow­ ing Muslim population for rising crime and unemploy­ ment. The issue of Turkey's membership in the Europe­ an Union is a touchy one for Benedict, who in the past, as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, opposed Turkey's member­ Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Norris A'ssemblv of God Church 246-2979 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Corner of haw-Roland A McNeil STT • Jefferson <8* West • Left on McNeil. One Block) 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 221 Baniett St.. (Off Buck Mm. Road) Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service -11:00um & 6:00pm "Join us in worship to Christ" Tim Canup, Minister ship in the predominantly Christian 25-nation bloc. He argued then that multiculturalism is a way of "fleeing from what is one's own," and he urged Europe to be true to its Christian roots. He once told the French newspaper Le Figaro that "Turkey has always represented a differ­ ent continent, in permanent contrast to Europe." Only slightly less relevant politically was Benedict's visit to Germany's larg­ est synagogue in Cologne. There, the pontiff, who in his youth was briefly and unen­ thusiastically a member of the Hitler Youth movement and the Nazi Army, decried the resurgence of anti-Semi­ tism in Europe and vowed to improve relations between of antiiSemitism and other various forms of hostility to­ ward foreigners," the pontiff in Concert Bald Mtn Baptist Church August 28 at 7:00 pm 1460 Bald Mtn Road • West Jefferson, NC 877-1550 Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Wnr\lup Service • 11:00am Sunday Evening Worship - 7'Mpiii Wednesday Evening - 7•OOpm Saturday /'raver Service - 9:00pm youth Minister Rev. Alan Ambrose Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Worship 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night - 7:00 p.ni. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 846-561S Church Office or Baldwin Community Church Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd (I ml off Hwy 221) SUNDAY Sunday School IO:OOAM Worship 11:OOAM and 6:OOI'M MW™ tominunily fare 6:00PM IPrayer A Outreach) WEDNESDAY- Family Night 7:0OP.\t <All ages) I Missidttt Ministry. Win Ministry! Teen Time) "A Chureh focused-on faith, family A thefutmM" Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 495 Highway 194 Soulh Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Evening Service 6:30 p. m Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Barnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Non-Denominational Casual & Contemporary Saturday Night 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Past Or Rev. Keith Casey Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Grumpier. NC 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Siaulay • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. ML Jefferson Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh Sunday School • 9:00 a m Sunday Worship Services. 9:4') a.m. Sunday Evenmg Services • 6:00 p.m. Sunday School - I0:00A.M, 115 l ast Main St.. Jefferson. NC (336) 246-9512 Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sumlay Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Wednesday Evening Sen ice • 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. We would love to have you come worshij) with us. We Unite you to Join us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. Church. 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 join us for a joyful worship experience. Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church (Episcopalian) 291 South St. tjusl off East Mum). Jrffrrum, NC (336)246-9642 Remind Jeff \vgltr • Pastor Family Time Fellmsliip - 9:10AM Sunday School • MfflAM Sunday Morning Wbnhip • IIDOAM Sunday Eittuny Worship - 6:00PM Wrdnesdai Bible Study • 7:00PM Nursfn pmvideJ jui alt senicrt St. Mary's Church West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan //, 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • 11:15 AM 336-877-2801 Minister Creighton Beatty Cornerstone Fellowship Friendship Baptist Church 891 Friendship Baptist Church Rdjefferson, NC said, to a standing ovation. "... We need to show respect and love for one another." Hayes Family Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Jews and Catholics. Benedict is only the sec­ ond pope ever to step foot in­ side a synagogue. This visit, like John Paul's to the Rome synagogue 19 years ago, was richly symbolic. Cologne's Jewish community, the old­ est in Germany, was nearly eliminated in the Holocaust. The synagogue was de­ stroyed by the Nazis but was rebuilt on the same spot. Inside, the first German pope in more than 500 years was greeted by a choir sing­ ing "Shalom Alechem," or "Peace be With You." He then spoke about brotherly love to a crowd of about 400 local Jews, including about 40 Holocaust survivors. "Today, sadly, we are wit­ nessing the rise of new signs ML Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Come as you are. you wiU be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Friendly Grove Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ll:0()a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sen ice 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" -•".•IV. :r = North Beaver Baptist "Lorn you and wants you to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 Wednesdav Prayer Sen-ice • 7:00 p.m. SL Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Smethport Independant Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 Smethport United Methodist Church Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. I English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times 194 and 88 Wea. Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a m Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesduy Service 7:00 p m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 ' 9:00AM -Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Welcome Home Baptist Church Office Phone: JJ6-M2-W/0 • Ret. ionnie Jones • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Evenings (2nd A 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM Van lYansportation Available Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 Jo list your local churchon this page, call 336646-716< Corner of Hwy. RID-A-8UG 221 8c Cherry St. EXTERMINATING Jefferson Termite & Pest Control 246-6077 *Hut 246-4222 HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY, INC. 141 Lyalle Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-902-9621 JONES Super Muffler •Specializing m Exhaust 8 Other Unbar Car Paris • Brakes • Shocks • Struts• Mon.-At.S4 921 S Jriknon Aet West Jeflwon 336-246-2128 WinxF.u (Joranrnox Commercial and Residential CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood ST/-2025 Hwy 16 k 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP 502 Jefferson Ave. JGGGJ 336-246-8806 ™ CZfDCHBVHOLET MTIUBTMSTWFITDR Jefferson, NC 246-4591 Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County lor over 20 Years H&W Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNBL SERVICE Shop: 336-846-7025 West Jefferson We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Your Fill Service ON Company Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Bottling Company Mt. Jefferson Oil All Types Dozer Work 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 [J J automotive needs Hauling&Trackhoe Work PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC Dr Pepper See us for all your tin nL inspections ATF Service Auto Express Minor Rapaltt Tin Sales Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins - Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Uite of Bmldinx Supplies" Old Hwy 221-S, Beaver Creek • Weil leftervm 336-246-3367 Compliments of VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 rvxvzU7ashcmetnorial.org Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 336-246-4155 IjOfCKWf 338-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. 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NC m2M.:.8464 • www boonekubota com BRIT I II AVI N Family Fun Center "Chureh Groups Welcome" jjSSJpw DiscountedRates * "" 787 Hwy 221, West Jeffereon 336-246-7077 Evenings gtcher St. ^ VVilkesboi 336-667-9261 Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 PAGE 7A EDUCATION Authors Local student graduates at Skyland from Lenoir-Rhyne Books Not one but two authors will be at Skyland Books on Saturday, August 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to sign copies of their books. Jule Spach of WinstonSalem is the author of "Every Road Leads Home" which relates his harrowing experiences as a pilot and prisoner of war in Europe during World War II. The book also describes his life as a Presbyterian missionary to Brazil and as moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S. While in Brazil, he served as athletic director and president of a local college and directed a literacy crusade. Spach graduated from Georgia Tech and Union Theological Seminary and has studied at VMI, Duke and UNC-Greensboro. He has been awarded three honorary degrees. The second author is Margot Penny Hawk who wrote a novel for young people entitled "Anessa's Gift". On her eleventh birthday, Anessa receives, of all things, a magic mirror that helps her deal with the problems of growing up. Hawk, a teacher and writer from Verona, Va., is working on the sequel, "Anessa's Loss". "We are excited to have two such outstanding authors at the store on Saturday and know that local residents will enjoy meeting them," said storeowner, Patty Wheeler. For more information call Skyland Books at 846-2660. •A Hickory - Lenoir-Rhyne College held summer com­ mencement exercises August 5, with 38 students receiving degrees. Christopher Darian Young of Crumpler received a bachelor of arts degree in communication. Established in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne College is a private, coeducational college located in Hickory, NC. It is affiliated with the N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is open to students from all religious backgrounds. Un­ dergraduate degrees include bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and bachelor of mu­ sic education in more than 60 majors and concentrations. Graduate degrees are offered in education, business admin­ istration, counselor education and occupational therapy. The college's Web site is www. lrc.edu. Ballou receives award Cullowhee - An Ashe County resident was among Western Carolina University undergraduate students who received academic awards during the 2004-2005 school year. Bevin Amanda Ballou received the Outstanding Junior in Interior Design Award from the College of Applied Sciences. The daughter of Larry and Diane Ballou of Jefferson, she is a 2002 graduate of Ashe County High School. Ballou was a junior at Western during the spring semester, and is majoring in interior design. Collecting debt and delinquent accounts workshop at WCC Wilkes Community Col­ lege's Small Business Center will be sponsoring Collecting Debts and Delinquent Ac­ counts on September 15,2005 at the WCC Ashe Center loca­ tion and September 29, 2005 at the Wilkes Community College Main Campus from 6-9 p.m. This class is tar­ geted for potential or exist­ ing small business owners. To pre-register for the Ashe Cen­ ter location, please call 336846-3900 or the Main Wilkes Campus, please call 336-8386210. Seminars offered at no charge. Collecting Debts and Delinquent Accounts This seminar is designed to help the business owner understand the legal ways and means of collecting those unpaid accounts receivables. Some of the topics to be dis­ cussed are: accounts receiv­ able as a source of cash flow; setting collection policies that work; Are you unable to lo­ cate debtors?; preventing bad checks; Do I need to do a cred­ it check?; nine proven steps in collecting debts; When do I need a collections agency? What are my legal options for collecting bad debts? Many businesses are list­ ing thousands of dollars by not taking some very simple precautions. This seminar is a must for any business that extends credit or takes checks as payment for goods or ser­ vices. Harry Ponder will be the instructor. juried photograph exhibit The 26thAnnual Blue Ridge OverviewJuried Photographic Competition and Exhibit will be held at the Wilkes Art Gallery from September 25 through November 12, 2005. The exhibit is open to all photographers whose primary source of income is not photography. The opening reception and awards program will be held on Sunday, September 25 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Gallery. Nearly $1000.00 in cash awards will be awarded in the following four categories: Landscape/ Nature, Architecture/Design, People and Photographer's Choice/Open. Awards arefirst, second, and third prizes as well as honorable mentions. A Best-In-Show and People's Choice award will also be presented. Over 100 works from The photographers across North Carolina were accepted for exhibition in the 2003 Blue Ridge Overview. The exhibit generated an enormous response from the community and attendance was very high at the gallery during the exhibit month. Entries for the Blue Ridge Overview Competition will be accepted at Wilkes Art Gallery on Saturday, September 17 from noon to 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrants must use the official BRO 2005 entry forms, meet eligibility requirements, and works must comply with all specifications. A prospectus that includes requirements, specifications, and entry forms is available from Wilkes Art Gallery at 913 C Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. You may also phone the gallery at (336) 667-2841 or refer to the Wilkes Art Gallery website at www.wilkesartgallery.org for complete information. kEGAL CINEMAS Wilrn VannoyBirthing Center Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. Where the miracle of life is precious. Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. Where new beginnings are possible. Vannoy Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Southern 5tates^ DRIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE •r Southern States 5ubaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665 www.southernstatessubaru.com • southernstatessubam@yahoo.com �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT Old-time music at Mountainhome Ashe Little Theatre getting ready for 'The Foreigner' Mark your calendars today to attend Ashe County Little Theatre's fall production of The Foreigner," September 23, 24, and 25. This comedic show hinges on the mistak­ en perception that Charlie Baker is a foreigner from an exotic country who does not speak or understand English. In reality, Charlie is pain­ fully shy and finds the idea of interacting with strangers unbearable. Set in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, Char­ lie's assumed identity sets him up to be privy to scandals among some of the residents er, Michael Kelleher; Betty Meeks, Nancy Carter; Rever­ end David Marshall Lee, Ken Mullen; Catherine Simms, Jill Gambill; Owen Musser, Waymon Graham, and Ellard Simms, and Thor Tobiassen. Shows will run September 23 and 24 with curtain at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on September 25 with curtain at 2:00. Reserved tickets will be on sale at the Ashe Arts Center by the end of August. Adult tickets will be $10.00, and student tickets will be $5.00. For more information please call 336.846-ARTS. of the lodge. You'll want to be on hand to See how a simple deception escalates into a full fledged comedy. The Foreigner" is directed by Dr. Mike Yelton, retired theatre professor and propri­ etor of Michael's in downtown West Jefferson. Grady Lonon, director of this summer's enormously successful The Sound of Music," turns his talents to production with this show. A talented Little Theatre cast is made up of the follow­ ing: Sergeant "Froggy" LeSuer, Bill Baker; Charlie Bak­ Guitarist Brad Richter to play at Appalachian September 7 BOONE - Guitarist Brad Richter will present a recital Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center's Recital Hall on the Appalachian State University campus. He will teach a master class from 11 a.m.-l p.m. in Broyhill Music Center Room 225. Admission is $5 at the door for each • event. Richter is a winner of the Walnut Valley Festival's National Finger-picking Championship and was a top prize winner in the 2002 International Composer's Guild Competition. He has performed throughout North America and Europe as a soloist with renowned chamber ensembles and orchestras, and in duos. His performances and compositions are frequently heard on NPR and PBS stations around the United States. Richter taught himself to play guitar at age 12. Despite a lack of formal training, Richter received the Presidential Scholarship to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago where he began performing and composing. After completing undergraduate degrees in performance and composition, Richter studied at the Royal College of Music in London, becoming the first guitarist to win theThomas Morherr Prize for voice accompaniment. He also won the college's guitar competition. Reviews note Richter's "relaxed and friendly stage manner and class performances." Jacarande Classical Guitar magazine wrote of Richter's CD "Fractal Reflections" that, "His compositions are an eclectic mixture of an identifiably American background with a decidedly 'educated' musical style that introduces harmonic ideas and structural issues that take the music into original areas of musical thought." ASU Chorale to begin season BOONE - The Appala­ chian Chorale at Appala­ chian State University cel­ ebrates its 30th anniversary during the 2005-06 season. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening during the academic year, except during official breaks and holidays. Rehearsals are from 7-9 p.m. in Room 214 Broyhill Music Center. The first rehearsal will be held Aug. 29. All interested singers are encouraged to attend re­ hearsals and participate in any or all of three concerts scheduled for this academic year: Dec. 6—"Magnificat" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, works by Moravian compos­ ers and selected choruses from Handel's "Messiah" Dec. 11—Annual "Mes­ siah" Sing-Along, an evening of mass audience participa­ tion in singing the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah. April 25, 2006—"Elijah" by Felix Mendelssohn The chorale was founded in 1975 as the University Choral Society. Former mu­ sic directors include R. Car-, roll Stegall, Dennis John­ ston, Clinton Parker, Robert Jones, Stephen Hopkins, Brian Bailey and Roosevelt Escalante. Current music director Joby Bell welcomes any and all interested singers. There are no auditions. For further informa­ tion, contact Bell at 6467 or belljr@appstate.edu. Concert postponed The Blue Ridge Chamber Players concert at the Ashe Arts Center on Friday, August 26 at been postponed. The Ashe County Arts Council will reschedule this event at a later date. For more information please call 336-846-ARTS. by Joe Shannon Mountainhome Music Special to the Post When someone strayed from the straight and narrow in these mountains back around the early 1900s, the blame was sometimes attributed playing the fiddla Thank goodness fiddling didn't stop, and thank goodness playing the fiddle is now widely seen as a special gift bestowed upon the player. This week's Mountainhome Music concert features folks who are continuing the fiddle tradition in the Appalachian region. Per­ forming will be the Wolfe Broth­ ers String Band, Mary Greene, and the Forget-Me-Nots. The Wolfe Brothers String Band, from Grayson County, Virginia plays a style called "old-time." "Old-time" usually means a heavy dose of old ScotsIrish tunes, the music is mostly played for dancing, the melody is played in unison, and the banjo player plays clawhammer (rather than three-finger bluegrass) style. Band members include Jerry Correll on fiddle, Dale Morris on banjo, Casey Hash on guitar and accordion, and Donna Correll on bass. The Wolfe Brothers Band have been busy the last couple of years playing at events such as the Carter Fbld Festival, Merlefest, the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, the Wayne Henderson Festival,St. Patrick's Festival in Roanoke, Virginia, and the Rhythm and Roots Festival in Bristol TWVa. They were featured in the June 2004 edition of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine and their latest CD, Old Roads and New JourneyB, has received rave reviews. The Old Time Herald said, "Their approach is one that is contrib­ uting to keeping the music vi­ brant and vital," and Bluegrass Unlimited said, "like fine wine, they keep getting better." Mary Greene grew up in Watauga County and has been a part of the local music scene for most of her life. She plays (and teaches) guitar, mountain dulci­ mer, hammer dulcimer, piano, and she sings the old hymns and ballads of the region. She pres­ ently plays the piano at Boone United Methodist Church, and she continues to be involved in promoting this region's heritage through a wide variety of pre­ sentations and programs. The Wolfe Brothers Band "If you hear the music of the Forget-Me-Nots before you 9ee them, you may think you're listening to a seasoned Irish Band," said Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music host. "And then when you see them, you'll be even more impressed because they're still in elemen­ tary school and not a whole lot bigger than their fiddles." The Forget-Me-Nots feature Willa and Ledah Fink and Maura Shawn Scanlin. Willa and Ledah's dad, David, plays guitar in the band. They already have one CD to their credit, Celtic Charms. The concert will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Boone on Saturday, August 27. Starting time is 8:00. Tickets are $12.50 in ad­ vance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets for children are $5:00, and a new family ticket is avail­ able for $30.00. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be purchased on­ line at www.mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Cruris), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, The Blowing Rock Stage Company and Pandora's Mailbox in Blow­ ing Rock, and at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jefferson. The purpose of Mountainhome Music is the honor the musicians, dancers, and story­ tellers of the Appalachian re­ gion. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the Blue Ridge Music Trails project, an out­ reach program of the North Carolina Arts Council. For more information call 828-264-8118 or go to www. mountainhomemusic.com. V, Happy ISirthday 1 I NC's Biggest Fan our Levifon Prlends LOCK-IN GREAT RATES AND SAVE OVER $500 DIGITAL. TWO STAR PAK WITH HBO* AND BTARZ* MEDIACOM ONLINE8" HIGH SPEED INTERNET SQQ95 + $OQ95 im Mp Jmr aManm**a*•* • 1 AMtrturuA-tow There's never been a better time to connect to Mediacom. Call now and lock-in special pricing when you get both our Digital Two Star Pak with HBO* and Starr", plus Mediacom Online"™. You'll get great rates on 2 of our most popular services for the next 12 months! Connect to over 150 channels with Digital Cable and HBO«& Starz • • • • • • It's the total package! The best of cable, exciting new channels, along with the latest in home entertainment technology. 45 channels of commercial-free digital music. 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The bride-to-be is the daughter of Loretta Johnson of Lansing, NC, Rodney Beshears, currently of Japan, and stepdaughter of Anthony Hamm of West Jefferson. She is a 2002 graduate of Ashe County High School and is employed with Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation in Boone, NC. The groom-to-be is the son of Regina Trivette of West Jefferson, NC, Reggie Wilcox of Crumpler, NC and stepson of Tony Trivette of West Jefferson, NC. He is a 2000 m graduate of Ashe County High School and employed with T-N-T Construction of West Jefferson, NC." ilMili1!«ii ihlil!!! Mil fllTjlIm i eliminate lawn weeds, disease-prone turf, 28697 336-667-9090 or 667-0897 WEBSITE: www.TilleyAutoSales.com ~ Special ~ Mobile Meals fundraiser height to 3 inches to , NC Auto. PW/PL, Alloy Wheels, AC, AM/FM/Cass, New Tires. Really Nice luteal Car! weighed four pounds, thirteen ounces and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Donna and Joseph Goodman and Norma Finley and Danny McMeans. Crystal and Dustin Miller of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Dawson Miller, born August 11, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. He weighed six pounds and eleven ounces. Felicia and Jason Joyce of Grassy Creek announce the birth of a son, Luke Robert Joyce, born August 12, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds and five ounces. Karen and Robbie Farmer Set your mowing WILKESBORO 1994 Nissan Maxima Maria Guadalupe Alegria Guerrero and Miguel Angel Ruiz Olvera of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Karla Ivonn Ruiz Alegria. She was born August 18, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, three ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Jesus Alegria Rodriguez and Enriqueta Olvera Monroy. Deanna Goodman and Timothy Ray McMeans of Lansing announce the birth of a daughter, Brooke Rhainnon McMeans, born August 15, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Day TILLEYS •USlKesboroJiS- $3,888°° An open wedding is planned and everyone is invited to attend. A reception will follow the ceremony. Baby News Are you in the mood for a Fish Fry? The folks at Mobile Meals are frying up some of the best fish around this Friday night from 4 un­ til 8 p.m. Your plate will in­ clude a large portion of fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw and you'll get a drink with des­ sert. All served up at Mobile Meals on Hwy 88 in Clifton. For more information call 385-1314. Dine in, carry out and call ins are welcome. Every penny goes to feed our neighbors. BRIDGE ROAD 92 Cutlass Ciera S Only 45,000 miles, PW/PL, New Tires, Cruise, Tilt Won 7 Last Long at Only $3,888°° 1999 Cadillac Seville SLS of Creston announce the birth of a daughter, Autumn Farmer. She was born August 15, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center weighing six pounds and nine ounces. 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For further questions or an evaluation of Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citiztens receive 25% off your lawn call 336877-7292. 2003 Toyota Tundra Limited Access Cab 4x4 Only 9,000 Miles • 1 Owner Toadetl-All the Toys • Factory Warranty $25,888°° DF.AI FR t �9 PAGE 10A FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS River Rock Gal­ lery is having a raffle in conjunction with the monthly Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. The initial raffle had two excited win­ ners of handmade pottery. The pottery container by Cheryl Williams was won by Miriam Wolfe. Ginny Robards was the winner of the pottery bowl created by Pat Kincheloe Morrison. The raffle for Sep­ tember will consist of two handmade books by Lyn Soeder and a small oil painting by Clayton Proctor. The draw­ ing will be held at 8 p.m., the evening of the Gallery Crawl on Friday, Sept. 9. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. In other happen­ ings at River Rock Gallery, the members are creating a spe­ cial limited edition of artwork called "Art on the Rocks." Each member will create a series of 10 small (4"x4") art pieces that will be sold for $15. The first series, with a fall theme, will be unveiled at the September Gal­ lery Crawl. Photo courtesy of River Rock Gallery For more information please visit Handmade books by Soeder and an oil painting by Clayton Proctor, artRiver Rock Gallery ists at River Rock Ga"ery» wi" be raffled during the Sept. 9 Gallery Crawl or call 219-0089 in downtown West Jefferson. River Rock holds raffle Bankruptcy law changes will hit some people hard by Peggy Palms Special to the Post Nationwide, bankruptcy filings for April, May and June were up by 12 percent over the same period last year, according to LexisNexis, the data collection service, which tracks filings ahead of the quarterly reporting done by the federal courts. The rise is coming after bankruptcy had leveled off and even started a slight decline last year. Since President Bush signed the new law in April, bankruptcy filings have jumped, particu­ larly in the heartland. Filings in the four months through July are up 17 percent this year over last in Cleveland, 14 percent in Milwaukee and 22 percent in northern Iowa, according to court filings, matching similar patterns in the Midwest and parts of the South and rural West. In Western North Caroli­ na, waves of Americans going broke appear at the clerk's office in bankruptcy court, with many fresh declarations of desperation every working day. "I never thought I be filing for bankruptcy," is heard of­ ten in the law offices of Peggy Palms & Associates, PLLC. Most clients seek debt relief because of circumstances not of their own making, such as single mothers trying to keep from being homeless, senior citizens who can't cope with debt collectors who refuse to accept affordable payment arrangements, and the un­ employed or underemployed folks whose high credit card finance rates have caused the debt to be too high to make even the minimum pay­ ments. Fear of losing the family's home is a major fear amon clients facing huge medica debts. They rightfully fear that after October collection attorneys will become even more aggressive in pursuing judgments against debtors and their property. This was the case of Kim, a resident of Watauga County. Kim's hus­ band was injured in a motor­ cycle accident that left him a paraplegic. Kim works and is barely able to meet the ba­ sics family needs and cannot possibly repay her husband's $100,000 plus in medical bills. Kim had stopped using credit cards but was notified that her interest rate had been increased, which was also a factor in her decision to seek debt relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under the revised law, debtors who earn more than the median income in their state and who can repay at least $6,000 of their debt over five years will no longer be able to have their debts wiped out for a fresh start under the more generous provisions of Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code. Instead, they will have to seek protection under Chapter 13, which requires a repayment schedule. In ad­ dition, under the new provi­ sions, they will have to enroll in a court-supervised finan­ cial counseling program. The rise, which lawyers and bankruptcy experts say is driven in large part by people who say they fear that it will become much more dif­ ficult to escape debt and seek a clean slate under the new law, appears to have caught some bankers and lawyers by surprise. Fear of not be­ ing able to meet the expected increase in minimum credit card payments is also a factor in client decision to seek pro­ tection here in Western North Carolina. When Congress passed the new bankruptcy bill last spring, bankers predicted it would turn many people away from the protection of the courts by making it hard­ er to extinguish debt. That may still turn out to be the case. But thus far, it has been a rush to the courts in many places. Bankruptcy filings rose eightfold over the last 30 years, from 200,000 in 1978 to 1.6 million last year. Although filings vary from month to month, the pace for this year, if it holds up, projects to about 1.8 million bankruptcies. The overwhelming majority of them are personal, not busi­ ness. "My caseload has increased by at least 40% over this time last year:" said Rod Vujovic, a bankruptcy lawyer with Peg­ gy Palms & Associates. Our offices in Boone, Hickory and Mooresville have all had in­ creases due to the impending changes in the bankruptcy laws, a weak local economy with cutbacks and layoffs leaving people with no other choice." Big Deck. Big Power. WCC Basic Skills program honored Charlotte, NC: Wilkes Com­ munity College was one of the 58 North Carolina Com­ munity Colleges to attend the 2005 Basic Skills/Family Lit­ eracy Conference in Charlotte on July 27-29. The conference consisted of workshops, train­ ing sessions, keynote speakers, and the "Academy Awards" banquet. The state recognized WCC Basic Skills by present­ ing the program with three of the ten awards. Oscars were awarded for "Most Creative Program", "Best Director in a Supporting Role", and "Best Overall Program." Each com­ munity college was eligible to win in any of the ten competi­ tion categories. Wilkes Com­ munity College Basic Skills was the only college to receive multiple awards. Each program's entry was based on their "Race 4 Litera­ cy" efforts of the past year. Wil­ kes Community College Basic Skills held a "Race 4 Literacy" function each month of the 2004-2005 year. Their main event was the "Race 4 Litera­ cy Derby" held on May 7th in downtown North Wilkesboro. Ail North Carolina Commu­ nity College Basic Skills Pro­ grams have been involved in a three year awareness cam­ paign "Race 4 Literacy." This is year two of the campaign and Wilkes Community College is striving to meet the educa­ tional/literacy needs of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties through its Basic Skills pro­ gram. WCC Basic Skills has partnered with businesses and organizations throughout Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties to promote the "Race 4 Literacy" and the importance 6f education. Through these partnerships, awareness has been created in the WCC cov­ erage area that supports the education of the individual, the family, and the commu­ nity. The business community has been a strong advocate for the "Race 4 Literacy" and with their support Wilkes Commu­ nity College Basic Skills is ad­ dressing the educational needs of our area. When asked about Wilkes Community College Basic Skills Program's success, the director, Debbie Woodard, stat­ ed, "I am appreciative for the support of our partners in the Race 4 Literacy Campaign. I am extremely thankful for my dedicated instructors, staff, and especially Jason Pilkington, Basic Skills Coordinator/In­ structor and Melissa McLeese, Intake/Retention Specialist for the hard work and dedica­ tion they have given to make Wilkes Community College's Basic Skills Department a suc­ cess." Nancy Broman, Basic Skills Coordinator Alleghany/Instructor; Allen Call, Instruc­ tor; Eunice Call, Asst. Director Wilkes and Moravian Falls Re­ source Centers; Jan Gresham, Instructor; Alisah Home, Di­ rector Wilkes and Moravian Falls Resource Centers; Me­ lissa McLeese, Intake/Reten­ tion Specialist; Donna Nixon, Instructor; Jason Pilkington, Basic Skills Coordinator/In­ structor; and Glenda Shumate, Basic Skills Coordinator/ In­ structor, attended the confer­ ence with Debbie Woodard, Basic Skills Director. Wilkes Community College Basic Skiljs is proud to serve this area through basic adult education. For enrollment and orientation information for the Adult High School, GED, and Adult Basic Education Class­ es contact the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College at 846-3900. IMA Conley Mortgage A S S O C I PURCHASES / REFINANCE We meet or beat the competition on all types of loans! 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When you talk to potential victims of Internet and mail lottery scams, many of them have the same comment: UI don't remember entering a lottery." Just as regular businesses survey customers and try to overcome objections to buy­ ing their goods or using their services, so do con artists constantly seek to identify and eliminate the roadblocks keeping your cash out of their hands. Thus it was we opened our email a few days ago to re­ ceive this fascinating news: Free Loteria nacional SP Calle aberto l-5a Madrid Branch, Spain. Reference numbers: SP6075b0119 Batch numbers: 2nd/19734231 website:www.freelotto.com Congratulations once more from all members and staff of this program Yours faithfully, Sanchez Fernando. YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY. We wish to congratulate you over your success in our computer balloting sweep­ stake held on 15th of August, 2005. This is a millennium scientific computer game in which email addresses were used. It is a pYomotional pro­ gram aimed at encouraging internet users. Therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it. Your email address attached to ticket number 11,17,31,35,36,50 drew the lucky star numbers which consequently won the draw in the Second category. You have been approved for the star prize of One mil­ lion one hundred thousand euros (1.1m euros). CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are advised to keep this winning very confiden­ How con artists are robbing our people tial until you receive your lump prize in your account. This is a protective measure to avoid double claiming by people you may tell. All winners are expected to contact their fiduciary agent immediately on re­ ceipt of this notification as all claims process and clear­ ance procedures must be duly completed early to avoid im­ personation arising from the issue of double claiming.Send your winning ticket numbers, reference numbers, batch numbers, amount won, and your personal data to San­ chez Fernando for processing of your claim: Isabel Carlos Abogado Avda. de la Constitucidn 14, E-6 28850 - Torrejbn de Ardoz (Madrid) Tel: +34 680 201 745. Fax: +34 940 464 870. CONTACT PERSON: Barrister Isabel Carlos Email address: LoteriasNaci onal@net8cape.net If you are under the age of 18, you are automatically dis­ qualified for this star prize. NB: The FREELOTTO Awards is proudly spon­ sored by the Microsoft Corporation,The Intel Group,Toshiba, Dell comput­ ers, Mckintosh and a con­ glomeration of other inter­ national IT companies.The FREELOTTO LOTTERY internet draw is held once in a year and is so organized to encourage the use of the in­ ternet and computers world­ wide The www.freelotto.com website leads to another whole world of allegedly dubi­ ous dealings on the Internet. The site www.ripoffreports. com has 63 complaints listed about freelotto.com and its apparent parent company, PlasmaNet Inc. Most of the complaints center on the al­ leged failure of the site to pay off on winnings, as well as allegations of unauthorized charges on credit cards. It does not take a criminal investigator to see that the above email is a total fraud (we're sure Apple Comput­ ers would be thrilled to be morphed into "Mckintosh.") and the goal is obtaining your "personal information," by which the con artists will steal your personal money. Notice, however, the inter­ esting wrinkle: it was your email, just out there by chance in cyberspace, that won the lottery. You didn't even have to enter to win, your email did it for you! Another objec­ tion bites the dust... A clever way of getting around that one reality check. But of course it was all sabo­ taged by the fractured Eng­ lish in the rest of the email, plus the error about the spon­ sor. Yet the odds are someone will fall for this come-on, think they really have won a fortune—and end up getting burned. Don't let it be you! Three local trout streams get makeovers RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 9) —Three trout streams along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Al­ leghany and Ashe counties are getting a make-over. Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commis­ sion will begin work today on a $29,000 project to stabilize and restore the banks and streamside areas (riparian zones) along 2,700 linear feet of Meadow Fork, Little Glade and Peak creeks. In the first stage of the stream-restoration work, biolo­ gists will re-shape the banks by flattening the steep banks. This will allow flood waters to spread out into low, flat areas next to the streams, reducing bank erosion. Once the banks have been re-shaped, they will plant na­ tive species of trees, shrubs and grasses, using the veg­ etation to protect both sides of the streams. The streamside vegetation will control runoff caused by flooding, help hold soil in place, filter out pollut­ ants, provide shade to cool the streams and offer cover and refuge for animals. "During flood events, veg­ etation along the streambanks slows the water, causing it to lose energy and thus reduces bank scouring," explained Jim Borawa, watershed enhance­ ment group supervisor for the Wildlife Commission. "In ad­ dition, sediment being carried by the water settles on the streambank rather than being deposited on the stream bot­ tom and damaging the aquatic habitat." Enhancing the streams and This project — a component surrounding habitat will help of the Wildlife Action Plan — is clean the water and the air being conducted through an to improve the health of fish, agreement between the Wild­ wildlife and North Carolinians, life Commission and the Blue Ridge Parkway-National Park Borawa added. "Trout thrive in clean, clear Service. Slated for completion water. Likewise, many terres­ by the end of August, the proj­ trial animals, such as song­ ect is being funded by the Park­ birds and salamanders, live way and through a grant by along the banks and depend on the N.C. Wildlife Habitat Foun­ permanent vegetation for food dation with matching monies and cover," Borawa said. "These provided by several chapters of areas also are used as travel Trout Unlimited, including the corridors by wildlife, such as Nat Green, Blue Ridge, Rocky river otters and raccoons, to River and Stone Mountain. For more information on the allow them safe access to the Wildlife Commission's streamstream." Stream-restoration efforts restoration efforts or the N.C. are part of the N.C. Wildlife Ac­ Wildlife Action Plan, contact tion Plan, which conserves fish, the Division of Inland Fisher­ wildlife and habitats before ies, (919) 733-3633 or visit the they become rare and more Wildlife Commission's Web costly to protect. site, www.ncwildlife.org. (iret, Clonin^er & Dawne Hotirk Clonin&er •re proud !o announce the birth of their daughter. Harmony Lenore Clonin&r August 16. 2005 •I Lexington Medical Center in Lexington. S.C. Grandparent# are Johnny Mark Clonin&er, Geraldine Clonin^er, Harold I). Ilourk & Shirley Wood �PAGE12A FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday Fish Fry at Ashe Outreach Ministries School Lunch Menu August 29 - 31 Monday: Hamburger on bun, lettuce and tomato, natural cut potatoes, fruit cobbler and milk Tuesday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, veggie stix w/dip, fruit and milk Wednesday: Manager's Choice Friday, August 26 4 - 8 p.m.: Fish Fry at Ashe Outreach Ministries, doing business as Mobile Meals. Menu includes fish, french fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, drinks and dessert. Eat in or take out. Proceeds go to Mobile Meals, feeding people in the northwest corner of Ashe County. Weekend Camp for Kids, ages 9-12, who have a parent with MS will be held through Sunday, August 28. Spaces are limited. Call 1-800-229-8776. 7:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Chamber Singers will perform at the Ashe Arts Center. Chamber music features musicians from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing violin, viola, cello and piano music. Saturday, August 27 in Warrensville. Please bring a covered dish. Utensils, coffee and tea will be furnished. 1-5 p.m.: Virginia Carolina High School Reunion will be held at the Mountain Jamboree building on Hwy 16 south in Jefferson. The meal will be catered by Winner's Circle Restaurant and will consist of fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Cost will be $17 per person. Make checks payable to F. A. Stump, 801 Cambell Glen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. 3 - 5 p.m.: The Right Track, a bluegrass/gospel family band from Morganton, will play at Cook Memorial Park in Todd as part of the Todd Summer Music Series. Concert is free; donations are accepted. Bring a chair and an umbrella. 6:30 p.m.: Ashe Central High School Class of 1975 Reunion will be held at Family Central. Smoky Mountain BBQ will be serving dinner. Cost will be $15 per person. For more information contact: Darlene Poe, 569 Gaither Poe Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or call (336) 982-9543. 7 p.m.: Benefit Singing for Doug Parsons, who had surgery, will be held at Apple 8 a.m.: Close out at the Relay Grove Baptist Church, 553 Ripshin Rd., Lansing. For more for Life yard sale on Radio Hill (Furches Evergreen Building). information, contact Pam Taylor Everything must go...nothing at 384-4212. 7:30 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in over a dollar, bargains galore! concert gt Ashe Civic Center. 10 p.m.: Wildflower Hike Join He is a world famous pianist a park ranger on Mt. Jefferson and explore the wildflowers on playing all your favorites. the Summit and Rhododendron Admission is $15 for adults; $5 trails. Meet at the picnic for students. shelter and remember to wear Sunday, appropriate clothing and sturdy August 28 footwear. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 20th Annual Wiles Reunion will be held at Ashe Park. All descendants of John and Elizabeth Wilcox Wiles, family and friends, are invited to come. Please bring a covered dish. 11 a.m. - until: Elliott Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Decoration at Roans Creek Cemetery Everyone is invited. Donations for upkeep of the cemetary will be appreciated. 10:30a.m.:AnnualDecoration and Homecoming at Howell Hill Cemetery and Greens Chapel Church will be held. Everyone is invited to come bring a picnic lunch to enjoy the day. 10:30 a.m.: Volney Baptist Church will have a homecoming. Lunch will be served following the morning service. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fellowship and blessings from the Lord. Pastor Douglas Halsey gives you a special invitation. For more information call him at 276-579-2833. 11 a.m.: Homecoming at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be held with Higher Ground and Billy and Kathryn Weikle and children singing. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall after the singing. Rev. Randall Greene, pastor, and the congregation invite all members, former members, friends and neighbors to attend this special service. 11 a.m.: Don Forrester will be guest speaker at Beaver Creek Christian Church at the Homecoming service and at 7 p.m. each evening through Wednesday, August 31. 2:00 p.m.: Emile Pandolfi in concert at Ashe Civic Center. He is a world famous pianist playing all your favorites. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. 3 - 5 p.m.: Music on the Mountains Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Participants will meet at Mt. Jefferson Park Picnic Shelter. All programs are free and open to the public. 7 p.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will have a special singing with the Bluff Mountain Boys and other singers. Pastor, Rev. Chris Cox and the congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m.: Hayes Family will be at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to enjoy this special night of music. 7 p.m.: Laurel Springs Baptist Church on Hwy 18 S will have a gospel singing. The featured group will be the Elliott Brothers and Glenda. Refreshments will be served. Pastor Dana Hines and the congregation invite everyone to come. Monday, August 29 p.m.: Humane Society Meeting will be held at 7 the Ashe County Library (downstairs conference room). All interested Ashe County residents are invited. Saturday, September 3 a.m.: Liberty Baptist Church Youth Group will be 11 having a Chicken BBQ fund raiser in the Ashe Cleaners parking lot. Call Tina Jones at 246-9696 for more information. Sunday, September 4 12:30 p.m.: Hartzog Cemetery Decoration and Reunion will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church Shelter with covered dish lunch. All descendants of Philip and Martha McGlammery Hartzog and Squire and Sara Jane Eller Phillips are invited to attend as well as others who have family buried there. After lunch and visitation, we will go to the Hartzog Cemetery located on the Blackburn Farm on Idlewild Road. For further information, contact Dean or Lynelle Blackburn at 336-8772102. Decoration Day at Calhoun Cemetery on Big Springs Road in Creston. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation for the up-keep of the cemetery, you can make it to Calhoun Cemetery c/o Betty Bennett, 5178 E Little Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC 26843. Donations are tax deductible. 5 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of '57 will have their annual reunion picnic at West Jefferson Town Park Picnic Shelter. A catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. for $8 per person. Tuesday, September 6 7 - 9 p.m.: Blue Ridge Bible College announces fall quarter classes will begin. Subjects will be evolution vs. creation, Acts II, Genesis, and Revelation I. Call Bro. Doug Halsey for more information at 276-579-2833 Friday, September 9 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Saturday, September 10 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center's 10th Annual Walk for Life will be held at 9 McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, a representative from the Committee for the New River will discuss activities for the preservation of the New River. Please come and learn more about this treasure in our midst. For more information, call 982-9538. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope and the Sanders family will share songs, stories and more. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Ashe Arts Center at 336-846-ARTS. Tuesday, September 13 First Assembly of God on FawRoland Road in Jefferson. Call 846-4100 for more information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. Sunday, September 11 Ongoing Events Homecoming at Beaver Baptist North Church with Rev. Johnny Goodman speaking. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Monday, September 12 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Informational meeting at Ashe County High School for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Saturday, September 17 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West continued on page 13A 4th Annual SAMPLE SALE September 2-5 50% OFF (Retail Prices) You know Suzuki has the best ATVs on the market, and now during QuadFair you get can a great deal and a bonus to make the deal even better! 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If AST GENERAL STORF Hwy. 194 • Valle Crucis • 963-6511 nn• �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 PAGE 13A COMMUNITY EVENTS Ongoing events continued from page 12A Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m.every2nd Mondayofeach month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit lr and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to aU teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St.^ The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30. p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 2460781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Celebrate Recovery, Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 migutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Angels in the Attic Thrift Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Riverview Community Thrift is open Monday through Shop is an auxiliary of the Store will be open Thursdays Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. and Fridays from 9 a.m. until p.m. All clothing items are The store is open Wednesday, 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from $1. The store is accepting - Friday from 10 a.m. until 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night donations of all items, 3 p.m. and offers children's Pickin' and Jammin' will begin including clothing, household and women's clothing, at 6:30 p.m. and continue until items, toys, small furniture household items, toys, books 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. and home decorations as well The Bernice Hayes Estate Glassware Sale is just arouncC the cornerI Sept 2nd & 3rd 8:00 am 'til 4:00 pm • Located 3 miles past Ashelawn Funeral Home on 22 lN., Then turn right onto Nathans Creek School Road. 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Friday, August 26, 2005 Friday, August 26 Varsity Football Home Opener Blue Ridge Brutal 100 The Ashe County Arts Council hosted the annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 on Saturday, beginning and ending at the Ashe Civic Center. Two-hundred sixty participants rode in this year's event, including riders from ten states and Great Britain. The oldest rider this year was Ashe County's own Dr. ElamKurtz. Hecompleted25 miles! The youngest rider was 11 years old and rode with her mom, and they completed 50 miles. The next youngest rider was a 15 year old Ashe County High School sophomore, David Grubb, from Todd. ThefollowingAsheCounty folks also participated in the ride: Creighton Beatty, Annette Bednoski, Matt Brown, Lynn Caldwell, Alex Edmiston, Phillip Hyatt, Ken Jones, Michael McElhaney, Roy Miller, Eric Prange, and Mitch Weaver. Event coordinator, Jane Lonon, would like to thank Photo courtesy of Kathy Howell The Brutal 100' was a success once again, featuring 260 rid­ ers—13 from Ashe County—on a beautiful sunny day. theorganizers.thevolunteers and to the riders for making this another successful year. The 100 mile top five finishes were: 1st—Ryan Jenkins, Salisbury (4:53:06), 2nd— Chad Leigh,Shelby (4:53:07), 3rd—Mark Hill, Charlotte (5:09:19), 4th—Terry Huss, Raleigh (5:10:48), 5th—A.T. Stamp, Salisbury (5:13:06) The 70 mile top five: 1st—Kevin Kirk, Fayetteville (3:38:06), 2nd— Darrell Uithoven, Raleigh (3:41:04), 3rd—Danny Young, Charlotte (3:43:44), 4th—Bill Vanca, Chapel Hill (3:47:25), 5th—TonyGolding, Mocksville (3:50:22). New on the sidelines... by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter There are some new things for the 2005 Husky football season. For starters, an origi­ nal member of the football coaching staff, Jerry Baker, will not be on the sidelines, as he is now an assistant princi­ pal at ACHS. JV cheerleading coach Anita Ferguson has also stepped away from the field, and new Health/P.E. teacher Misty Prichard will be taking the helm, 'richard, 1998 graduate of Bea• Creek i g h School and "teaching fellow, majored in psychology and physical education atASU and graduated magna cum laude. She did her student teaching at ACHS, coached basketball and softball, and is now also teaching gymnastics and lifetime sports. Another change will be in the WKSK live coverage of the games, as ACMS Silver Bull­ dog Coach Chris Taylor has ' i 11 e d (the spot of 'oni e 1 d analyst/ sideline o m lentator' and /ill be joining Graham Cadell and Marty Norris on the air at each home and away game for Football Friday Night—an excellent option for when you can't make away trips, and it's still a nice game enhance­ ment to have a radio walkman in one ear during the home games. Two more things you'll no­ tice at tonight's game are the new play clocks in the end zones and the new purpleand-black varsity uniforms, complete with tackle-twill numbers (sewn-on by K & K Stitch and Screen) and NFLstyle collar logos. Coach Gal­ loway stated, "They're much tighter-fitting, which makes them harder for defenders to grab, and they're easier to move in." The Huskies will host the other ACHS (Avery County) in tonight's home opener, and they'll look to beat the Vikings after suffering a 48-22 loss in Newland last year. Photo courtesy of Kathy Howell Dr. Elam Kurtz, the Brutal's oldest rider, completed 25 miles this year. The 50 mile top five: 1st—Rob Weaver, Wake Forest (2:51:14), 2nd—Rick Presnell, Deep Gap (2:57:12), 3rd—Graeme Hampton, Greensboro (3:02:15), 4th—David Yuri Hooper, Ephrata, Pennsylvania (3:02:12), 5th—Craig Ashley, Statesville (3:08:07). MVC Football . Week #1 Results Ashe County @ Alleghany 51-0 Forbush @ West Iredell 24-43 North Wilkes vs Elkin 6-49 Starmount @ Mt. Airy 7-14 Surry Central @ Ledford 14-24 Volleyball opener The ACHS Volleyball teams opened their seasons at home on Monday in their first match against former conference rival West Wilkes. The JV team defeated the Blackhawks 2-1, with individ­ ual game scores of 25-21, 2025, and 25-17. Coach Laura Foster stated, "West Wilkes played a really good match and we are fortunate to get the win...I thought Carmen Wagner played well at the setter position." The varsity unit split the first four games with the 'Hawks 2-2, then lost a close tiebreaker by only three points. The game scores were 18-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-23, 12-15. Coach John Roberts said, "We played well in game two and pretty well in game four. In games one and five we missed too many serves to be able to win. There were times when we did some very nice things. I am encouraged by our hustle and heart on defense. When we pick up our offense and attack more then we will be a much better team." "Starter Whitney Day is out this week with a hand in­ jury. Kendra Blevins played good defense with several key digs. Kassee Roberts had a very good offensive perfor­ mance with several nice set­ ter dinks and dumps. Jessica Yearick served for 23 points on the evening; Kassee Rob­ erts served for 19 points, The ACHS varsity soccer team kicked off their season at home with an aggressive and well-executed win over former Mountain Valley Conference opponent West Wilkes. After going 0-2 against the Blackhawks last year, the Huskies 1 showed a lot of improvement on the field Monday night with a 3-0 shutout. Senior goalkeep­ er Michael Graybeal had 10 saves, and the three goals were scored by freshman Ritchie Absher, Cody Oliver, and Juan Jose Resendiz. Coach Richard Gill stated, "The ball move­ ment was good and we passed Freshman Ritchie Absher gets the ball real well." against the Hawks. On Wednesday the JV to the Vikings twice in 2004, squad got their first game in the varsity team won their sec­ on the road at Avery, and won ond straight of the year, 4-0. 2-0. Both goals were scored by Graybeal had his second shut­ Juan Rodriguez. After losing out, and Juan Jose Resendiz N Men's and women's track teams receive NCHSAA recognition In Junior Varsity action, Kim McNeil goes up for a kill. Photos by Karlton Yearick Kendra Blevins goes high for a one-handed slam in the varsity match. while Kendra Blevins and Shalamar Blevins served for 17 points. The volleyball teams trav­ el to North Surry on Tuesday and the JV game is set to kick things off at 5 p.m. Soccer record 2-0 ready to take a shot on goal and Cody Oliver each kicked in two goals. The varsity team will travel to Elkin on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game. Golf results Photo courtesy of Sandy Lemly The 2005 Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Teams succeeded at the state level on the track and in the classroom. The North Carolina High School Ath­ Conference, both Ashe County and Wil­ letic Association (NCHSAA) named its kes Central had two teams to earn top Scholar-Athlete winners for the spring spots in their respective sports. Ashe 2005 semester for achievements in the County captured top honors in both classroom as well as on the playing men's (3.540 GPA) and women's (3.680 court or athletic field. A total of 3,395 GPA) track, while Wilkes Central took student-athletes earned the individual the overall awards in women's soccer Scholar-Athlete award, and 205 varsity and men's golf. (MVC newcomer Surry teams in sports captured team honors. Central took the prize for softball, while In the team division, a varsity team baseball went to Southern Guilford and earns Scholar-Athlete recognition by men's tennis was claimed by Wilson attaining a 3.1 aggregate GPA for that James B. Hunt H.S. designated semester. The school re­ "We are very proud of the achieve­ ceives a certificate from the Association ments of the students involved in our honoring the accomplishment and each Scholar-Athlete program," said Char­ member of the squad will also receive a lie Adams, executive director of the certificate. A total of 3,246 individual NCHSAA. "We think this is definite awards were given in this category. A proof that we have a tremendous num­ minimum of five individuals is neces­ ber of athletes that are playing sports sary to constitute a team, and all team and succeeding in the classroom." members must be included in figur­ The Scholar-Athlete program recog­ ing the team GPA. The team achiev­ nized almost 20,000 individuals during ing the highest grade point average the course of the 2004-2005 academic in the state in its particular sport and year. This recognition has been a part submitting its application by the ap­ of the NCHSAA program for 19 years. propriate deadline receives a plaque ACHS Track Coach Alex Rollins said, commemorating that achievement. "Of all of our team successes this year, From the Mountain-Valley 2A Athletic this is by far the most significant ac­ complishment. It really speaks for the dedication of our athletes to their aca­ demic endeavors. I am most proud of our teams." Members of the '05 track & field teams were: (men) Adam Polley, Joe Scott, Da­ vid Gift, Ryan Seagraves, Eric John­ son, Cody Gam, John Spainhour, Chris Blevins, Andy Widner, Cory Halsey, Da­ vid Shew, Andy Carrazzo, Presley Caudill, Sid Carpenter, Jason Roten, Zach Davis, (women) Brittany LaMontagne, Whitney Stuart, Emily Gamble, Natalie Kilby, Emma Savely, Emaline Shatley, Morgan Stansberry, Whitney Day, Si­ erra Tuten, Caitlin Garn, Ashley Bower, Ashton Little, Roxanne Thomas, Jes­ sica Miller, Molly Hanes, Taryn Roten, Kassee Roberts, Katie Baldwin, Julia Fields, Katie Gammons, Myra Miller. Earlier in the 2004-05 school year, three other Huskies' teams received the award for the top GPA in the state for their respective sport: Varsity Foot­ ball, Women's Indoor Track, and Men's Basketball. Congratulations to all five ACHS teams for your dual commitment on the field and in the classroom! Photo by Shane Hopkins Erica Vannoy tees off in the Ladies' first golf match, at Jefferson Landing. The ACHS Ladies Golf team opened their season by hosting five teams at Jefferson Landing, including: Allegha­ ny, Wilkes Central, Watauga, Forbush and Northwest Guil­ ford. High school golf teams play with a minimum of two players, but can enter up to four players for a match. Team scores are derived from the best two individual scores on the team. Ladies play nine holes in regular season play. Results from Monday are as follows (top four individual placements/scores/schools): 1st—Erica Creed (40, North­ west Guilford), 2nd—Jessie Poole (43, Alleghany), 3rd— Chelsea Sexton (44, Ashe County), 3rd—Samantha Bonhan (44, Northwest Guil­ ford). Team Scores: 1st—North­ west Guilford (84), 2nd—Al­ leghany (97), 3rd—Ashe County (97), 4th—Watauga (102), '5th—Wilkes Central (105), 6th—Forbush (111). The women's golf team will travel to Sugar Mountain on Monday, where Watauga High School will host the sec­ ond match of the season. Teeoff at 4 p.m. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Huskies sports nationally recognized on iHigh.com The following excerpt was posted on ihigh. com, the largest high school sports network on the internet, which works closely with the NCHSAA (Of the 5,000 member schools across the country, they've recently named the Ashe County Huskies website as one of their "Five-Star Top 100 Schools"). As iHigh.com, Americas largest High School Internet Network, continues to grow, we see some great things starting to develop at schools all over the country. Many of you are really learning how your iHigh site can involve everyone in the school and cover every sport and activity in a way not easy to do before the internet came along. That is what makes it so cool to be a part of this Network. The gang here at iHigh felt thgt we should find a way to recognize all the great stuff you guys are doing as the Network continues to grow. We are about to pass the 5000 active school mark and felt we should take a little time to recognize the extra efforts that many of you have put into your sites. So... We are pleased to announce, THE iHIGH 5STAR recognition program. We put our heads together with our staff across the country and developed this program to recognize those of you who are making things really happen on your sites. In many cases you have been pretty smart in getting several students involved and it shows! The band has its site up and rockin', the football team is marching through the season with weekly and sometimes daily updates at many schools, and the many other activities are up and posting results, competitions and schedules for everything from cheerleading to debate. Very cool. To qualify for the iHIGH 5-STAR program, all you need to do is get new info up, include as many different things as you can and then build traffic by telling everyone you know about the latest things on your site. Some of our first schools are even having announcements made right in the classroom about upcoming info that is posted on their iHigh site. You get points for posting stories (three per story), schedules (one per event) and using the many other features of the site. And as your traffic grows, so does your STAR standing. Congratulations to the Huskies and Coach Laura Foster, who has been updating the site for over two years now, and this is the second time ACHS has been awarded the five-star certificate. For more information, check it out on the web at www. ihigh.com. To bypass the national site and go straight to the Huskies sports pages, visit www. northcarolina.ihigh.com/ ashecounty. You can also click on the link "Coach Foster's Sports Stories on ihigh.com" which is located on the ACHS Athletics' Dogpound page, if you frequent the school's website (www. ashe.kl2.nc.us). After a dismal appearance in the 2003 Alleghany Demolition Derby, Justin Hopkins returned this year in his "John Deere-green" '88 Oldsmobile Royal to become a heat winner, and was among the last five cars running In the championship feature. After the first heat, his 'pit crew' removed the entire back end with welding torches in a matter of minutes to free it from dragging in the final. #50 was sponsored by Justin's Farrier Service and Cathy & Daisie's Playhouse. Greg Price has been running cars in the Demolition Derby for five years, and he has suc­ ceeded in winning his heat in his last two contests. He 'crashed-up' #27 on Saturday night in Sparta, and was alongside Hopkins in the final five cars running. Price originally paid $30 for the '84 Pontiac Parisenne, and won $25 of it back on Saturday in prize money. His car was sponsored by Price's Garage and Taylor's Collision. (Both Ashe County drivers were trophy winners.) Youth soccer schedule Saturday, August 27th 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 10:00—Trivett's Home Plan, vs Ashe Mem.Hosp. 10:45—Paisley Auto vs Ashe Financial Group 11:30—UAP vs Infinity Dry wall 12:30—Skyline/BREMCO vs Xcel Builders 1:15—Cardinal Tree Farms vs Dr. Hank Clay 7-8-9 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 10:30—Magic Video vs Blue Ridge Chimney 11:30—AEV vs Blevins Plumbing 12:30—West End Wreaths vs SuccessReach 1:30—Gates vs Los Arcoiris ( B Y E ) A s h e Abattoir 10-14 Years Old @ ACMS 10:30—Infinity Dry wall vs State Farm 11:30—Sturgill Tree Farms vs Hobby Barn 12:30—Miles Handyman vs Phipps Const. (BYE) Southeastern Fire The Ashe County Youth Soccer is way, and some of the best competition can be found in the 3-4 year old league. 1 • Two young athletes from Screenfreaks j ' ; and Buffalo Fir Co. battle for the ball (left), while (above) soccer dad—former ACHS football coach—Jerry Baker teaches players how to give "good game" Photos by Shane Hopkins hand shakes; (right) WKSK tries to score on Reeves Photography. Jefferson Post NASCAR SliotokAH We do not have a winner for this week's Jefferson 1<A1\AtC Sunday, August 28th 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 2:00—UAP vs Xcel Builders 2:45—Ashe Financial Group vs Sheets Grocery 3:30—Skyline/BREMCO vs Paisley Auto 4:15—Ashe Mem. Hospital vs Infinity Dry wall 10-14 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 2:00—Sturgill Tree Farms vs Phipps Const. 3:00—Miles Handyman & Const, vs State Farm 4:00—Infinity Drywall vs Southeastern Fire (BYE) Hobby Barn Post NASCAR Contest. No one correctly chose the race winner, Jeremy Mayheld. 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The 1st Annual Ashe Youth Cheerleading Competition was held on Saturday, August 13 at Family Central. The 5-6 grade winners were the Westwood Raiders (above), and the Mountain View Packers (right) took second place. * Jk A * Photo courtesy of Uonna Harless 1. Cardinal Lanes 36—20 2, Ashe Co. Ford 36—20 3. Heritage 33—23 4. Ashe Co. Builders 33—23 5. Radio Hill Sales * 25—31 6. Church's Construction 22—34 7. Corner Market 21—35 8. Swords-N-Scribe 18—38 High Game Scratch High Series Scratch Z. Blevins 213 G. Baugess 551 J. Greer 208 S. Stevens 525 G. Baugess 206 E. Adams 510 / * r Av fL SMf- High Game HDCP Z. Blevins 266 J. Greer 253 G. Baugess 222 High Series HDCP C. Blevins 653 Z. Blevins 653 E. Adams 645 Women's HGS I. Miller 163 - £* St ~ f ;v N Women's HGHDCP I. Miller 208 High Average M. Leserra 185 G. Baugess 182 B. Lewis 179 High Team Average Cardinal Lanes 682 Ashe Co. Ford 652 Radio Hill Sales 631 the more you send.. Photo courtesy of Amanda Elliott the greater your chances to win! Cross Country teams compete in first meets Carolina The ACHS men's and women's cross country teams ran in their first meet of the season on Tuesday at Greenway Trail in Boone. The Huskies were the only Mountain-Valley Conference representatives in the com­ petition, and the men's team finished fourth overall, while the women came in third. The official team results are as follows: (men) 1st -South Caldwell (25 points), 2nd -Watauga (35), 3rd -Avery (106), 4th -Ashe County (116), 5th -East Burke (124), 6th -Alexander Central (155); (women) 1st -Watauga (31 points), 2nd -South Caldwell (61), 3rd -Ashe County (72), 4th -Alexander Central (96), 5th -East Burke (no score), 6th -Aver (no score). Coach Logan Freeman commented, "There were some really strong teams at this meet, with four of the six schools being 4-A. Com­ peting against teams like this should help us down the road...Emily Gamble ran an­ other strong race, shaving a minute and a half (1:30) off of her time from last year on this same course...Emaline Shatley and Molly Hanes continue to improve, with each cutting 40 seconds off their time." The following are the in­ dividual placements and finishes from the meet on Tuesday, August 23rd: (men) 25th—Eric Johnson (19:44), 26th—Josh Shumate (20:02), 27th—Eric Prange (20:02), 33rd—Brandy Phipps (20:39), 34th—Zach Da­ vis (20:40), 42nd—Holden Hudler (21:12), 47th—Ran­ dall Pennington (21:30), 56th—Andy Widner (22:24), 63rd—Orrin Shatley (24:39), 66th—Cory Halsey (24:59); (women) 5th—Ashton Little (21:46), 8th—Emily Gam­ ble (22:29), 15th—Emaline Shatley (23:21), 17th-Molly Hanes (23:56), 36th—Devin Little (26:27), 46th—Whit­ ney Stuart (29:26). Just one week prior to their first official meet, both teams got a good preview of the course when they met in a scrimmage which was host­ ed by Watauga High School at Greenway Trail. While the season-opener was a reg­ ular 3.1 mile race, the scrim­ mage was only a two-miler. The following individual re­ sults from the practice run are posted as follows: (men) 11th—Eric Johnson (12:24), 12th—Eric Prange (12:34), 14th—Josh Shumate (12:40), 16th—Holden Hudler (12:48), 17th—Brandy Phipps (12:59), 19th-Zach Davis (13:04), 22nd—Zach Holman (13:41), 26th-Randall Pennington (13:57), 31st—Sean Miller (14:23), 34th—Andy Widner (14:36), 36th—Will Krider (14:47), 37th—Orrin Shatley (14:50), 38th—Cory Halsey (14:55); (women) 3rd—Ashton Little (13:38), 7th—Emily Gamble (14:26), 12th—Myra Miller (15:18), 13th—Mandy Jen­ sen (15:19), 14th—Emaline Shatley (15:20), 16th—Molly Hanes (15:30), 24th—Devin Little (16:49). Coach Freeman com­ mented on the scrimmage, "I was very happy with some of our first year runners: Eric Prange, Josh Shumate, Hold­ en Hudler and Mandy Jen­ sen. They placed in the top four on the team in their first ever cross country meet... Ashton Little ran her usual solid race, placing third out of 30 runners...Emily Gam­ ble looked really strong, with her hard work during the summer paying off." The "XC" teams will get one more shot at bettering their times on the Greenway Trail, as they will compete in another Watauga Invita­ tional on Wednesday, August 31st, at 5pm in Boone. You Haoe Heard Send message Entered 1 iPod You Haoe Thought Obeut Them Wireless Customers Obout One Winter is Comincj Now Is THE TIME the more text messages you send, the more entries you have! UNLIMITED Text Messaging only Energy Saver Rinnai Ductless Heater $3.99- a month PLUS, start the school year off right with a new flip phone... 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Call to see this Oversized garage, 2.01 acres. Call for an great property! #131587 $405,000 appt. #132259 $699,000 5 ACRES. 2BR/2BA w/full finished base­ SHADOWBROOK! 4BR/2.5BA w/full finished terrace level. Features REDUCED! Spacious Home in the Country! 3BR/2BA w/full finished main floor living .cathedral ceilings, basement! Features carpet/wood/vinyl FP-gas, maple hardwood/carpet floors, floors, FP-gas, whirlpool & much whirlpool bath, lots of decking & much more! #131949 $329,000 more. Covered front porch to enjoy pool tub, wood & tile floors are a few long-range views! #131240 $224,900 features in the log home! #131345 REDUCED! LAUREL CREEK! CANAWHAY! Log Home on 1.429 VILLAGE ON THE NEW! Beauti­ 3BR/3BA with lots of room for friends & family. Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, FP-wood, skylights, whirl­ acres - 3BR/3BA w/ full walkout ful Home 3BR/2BA w/full finished basement, 1st level living - features basement. GR, vaulted ceiling- FP-gas, vaulted ceilings, FP-gas. wood/ceramic custom cabinets, wood/carpet/ceramic tile floors, wormy oak cabinets & more. #131503 $439,000 tile floors, JEFFERSON LANDING! 2BR/2BA REMODELED FARMHOUSE & 6+ furniture & more. 1 acre lot. #131864 $355,000 $259,000 SOUTHERN ASHE COUNTY! JEFFERSON LANDING! Beautiful 3BR/3BA w/full finished basement. 3BR/2BA home with longrange views! Features include Carpet/wood/vinyl 1st level living, wood floors, vaulted ceiling, FP-gas, whirlpool tub, walk floors, FP-wood. nicely landscaped private yard, paved driveway, & many more. # 131999 $287,900 NEW LISTING! HILLTOP SET­ TING W/3.8 ACRES. Private & Magnificent views. 3BR/2.5BA house w/full basement. Covered front porch-rear deck. Features 1st level living, carpet/vinyl floors, ceiling fans, appliances & more. Call for an appt. #159069 $355,900 in closets, nice sunroom, 2 car garage are a few of the features in this home! #132303 #339,900 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD & Access to this Beautiful & Spacious 3BR/2BA home! Features Vaulted ceiling, wood/carpet/vinyl floors, FP-gas, partially finished basement, 2 car garage, private yard & hot tub! #132406 $286,200 WOLF DEN CABINS! Three Cabin Rental Income Property with all furnishings & website. Located near South Fork of the New River on Railroad Grade Road. Cozy & Quiet- Wood Setting. Cabins also being of­ fered for sale individually. Great Investment Opportunity! #150007 & 150008 CaU for more information! NEW LISTING! NEW CON­ STRUCTION! 3BR/2.5BA w/spacious kitchen. Full basement & lots of nice features including Brazilian Cherry HWD floors, stackstone FPgas, Jacuzzi tub, vaulted ceilings & more. #150019 $545,000 townhouse w/full basement. Features ACRES! 3BR/2BA home w/upgrades 1st level living, vaulted GR, FP-gas, including plumbing, septic, electric, carpet/tile floors, Jacuzzi, walk in clos­ vinyl windows & more. Lots of fruit ets & more. #131393 $299,900 trees, bam & outbuilding. #132389 $249,000 REDUCED! Nice 4BR/2BA home BEAUTIFUL VIEWS from this features 1st level living, whirlpool 3BR/2.5BA home. 1+ acre partially tub, FP-gas, wood/carpct/ceramic wooded lot. 1st level living w/car- tile floors. pet/ceramic tile floors, Trey ceilings & a nice back deck with a hot tub! 1-acre lot! #131632 $354,900 walkin closets, pantry, garden tub, partial finished basement & more. #132260 $172,000 �EFFERSON POST Local realtor wins big! Local realtor wins big! After a recent trip to Las Vegas, Ellen Phipps of Active Realty came back home a winner. Many people go to Vegas and come back with less than they had, but in Ellen's case she came back with much more by earning her CRS designation. Even though the course involved six days ot rigorous and advanced training, Ellen feels it was well worth it for her and her clients. Just 4 percent of all realtors in the US can call themselves Certified Residential Specialists and Ellen is proud to say that she can now be included in that group. Certified Residential Specialists are signified by marketplace knowledge, focus on customer, plus their expertise in many of the other aspects of the „L,nn;nn . . .... , changing real estate market. With all ot the added benefits of using a C RS designated realtor, people might expect to have to pay more for their services. However, that's not the case. Clients who use a CRS designated realtor may actual­ ly save money and time because of the agent's training and expertise. Ellen firmly believes that agents need to continue to better prepare themselves for an ever-changing market. Real estate can be tough and you have to keep yourself on the cutting edge of recent changes and technology to succeed profes­ sionally. The next time you need an agent to move for you, call Ellen Phipps at Active Realty (336) 246-5555. List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 PAGE 5B | WEAT THE I HAVE THE | JEFFERSON P | DELIVERED R1 | YOUR DOOR!^ TP I CALL JOEVELYN AT 336-846-7164 | Email: jroop®jeffersonpost.com K I Fax: 336-846-7165 Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI ESTATE AUCTION Mt. Jefferson Mortgage SAT, AUGUST 271II, 9 A.M. 126 Robv Poc Road Lansing, NC NW North Carolina Mtns. (336) 982-6020 Location: Parker Blevins home - 3445 Big Piney Creek Rd. Lansing, NC 28643-From JeffAV. Jeff follow Hwy 88/194 West to Warrcnsville & turn rt. on Hwy 194 toward Lansing and at red light in Lansing, turn rt. and .3 miles & turn rt. on Piney Creek Rd (at Old School Bldg) then follow to Big Piney Creek Road - turn left and auction will be on the rt. From Boone travel Hwy 421 to Trade TN & take Hwy 167 to Hwy 88 E. From Mtn. City, TN take Hwy 167 (Forge Creek) to Hwy 88 E - Follow to Hwy 194 toward Lansing. Signs will be posted. Rain or shine (we have tents). Preview day of auction. Antiques - Equipment - Tools - Household Goods • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. • There arc no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. ' 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified@jeffersonpost.com Ij Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a Gnlui& Auctioneer & Owners Not Responsible for Accident or Injury Cox Realty & Auction Company 9520 Hwy 88 West • WariensviUe, NC 28693 Auctioneer - Bill Cox - Kaye Cox NCAL # 3817 & 7517 Firm # 7080 (336) 385-6112 www.coxrealestate.com E-Mail - bkantique@skybest.com This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government guarantee. • Reliable income and good credit are required. If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. . "Put Your Trust In Number One" 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Business 336-246-2664 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED IS*® TERMS: Cash or good check w/proper ID Food Available - Bring a Chair - No Buyers Premium ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity 131773. SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER —* Low maintenance cottage and enjoy the quiet, old river flowing by. Features 1BR/1BA, I.I acres and a wrap around deck to enjoy the view. $135,000 118763. COZY MOUNTAIN COTTAGE - in Bent River Estates. Private on 2 acres with view of the New River. Approx. 6 miles from Jef­ ferson. 3BR/2BA, lots of decking and full basement. $188,000. 132238. NEW LOG HOME overlooking fabulous spring fed trout stocked pond. Quality craftsmanship in this 2BR/2BA almost finished home. Easy flowing floor plan, many up-grades, spectacular location & amenities. $449,769 131516. EXQUISITE V IEWS- from this Kuhn's Brothers log home. 3BR home offers large windows to allow the breathtaking views to be the focal point of this perfectly maintained log home. FP. exposed beams, vaulted ceilings & lots more! $340,000. •vWBFFQ 'W v r .• 131603. BEAUTIFUL HOME IN JEFFERSON LANDING - Play a round of golf or relax by the pool. 131957. BRANDIWOOD ES­ TATES - Beautiful large brick home is great for growing family or room 132217. LOG CABIN IN DEEP GAP ESTATES - Beautiful new 2BR/IBA log home with covered Gorgeous 3BR/2BA features oak floors & cabinets, great layout, private deck & beautifully landscaped. This gated community offers swimming pool, tennis courts. 18 hole golf course & dining facilities. $256,900 to breathe! This 5BR/4BA home features gas fireplace, heat pump, garden tub, full basement, w/car stor­ age and 2 car attached garage. Home overlooks a small pond. There are too many features to mention! $429,000 porch that overlooks lovely pond. Home features rustic fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Private location in Southern Ashe County, but convenient to Boone. Additional lot available. $153,000. 131064. CONTEMPORARY IN PINEY CREEK - Very private with long range views. Home features 3 BR. 2 BA. open Great Room w/vaulted ceilings, cozy wood stove, observation deck, covered porch and wrap around deck. Gated community for security. $150,000. I features 2246 square feet of living space on a private setting overlook­ ing a pond in Grassy Creek. Also, features large screened porch, decks. Great Room w/stonc fireplace, large - Lots of recent updates in this cute 2BR/1 BA cottage located just out of West Jefferson. Home offers new IN CHERRY HILL - Blue Ridge Parkway is just a short walk away. Great for first or second home. This 4BR/2BA home w/workshop and carport is located in Glendalc Springs. stainless steel appliances, forced air propane heat, new covered porch, deck, partially wooded lot and great mountain views. $134,000. Privacy is a plus. SEE IT TODAY! $184,900. • L.1 / h -P* Hjw. mm t m m 132004. BIG TREE - This custom built, 3BR/2-1/2BA, contractor's home is in a great location! Upgrades everywhere! Custom kitchen w/granite & tile, 3 fireplaces, crown mould­ ing. high ceilings, large dining area, unfinished bonus room over garage, 131775. REMODELED FARM­ HOUSE ON 51.7 ACRES - 3 BR. 132079. GREAT LOG HOME! 30 miles from Boone & 18 miles from Features small stream, mountain views, within walking distance of Ashe County's most popular trout stream, garden spot & nice, quiet neighborhood. Home has 2BR/2- 1 BA home located in western Ashe County on a low traffic gravel road. Eight miles from Mountain City. TN. West Jefferson. Great workshop with I/2BA. nice rocking porch, large porches, deck. & beautiful landscap­ ing. $388,000. office, bath, poured floors, shelving, new barn. New paint on roof. Creek runs by front porch. $284,000. rooms & sleep loft. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! $250,000. 131823. HORSE OR CATTLE FARM ON SPENCER BRANCH. This 3BR.IBA home was built in 132047. LOG HOME AT BIG TREE -This beautiful home features over 3000 square feet of heated liv­ ing space, large rooms, 3BR/4BA. to enjoy views of a small pond & 1901, but has been updated and cared for. Situated on 56.6 acres, owner will sell 28 acres or all. 2 bams, Mulatto Mtns. This 3BR/3.5BA home features kitchen w/2 ovens & wine equip, shed. 2 silos, storage shed, cellar w/bedroom over. Home has cooler. 2 fireplaces and a sunroom. Workshop is new has root cellar under large kitchen & dining room, living room w/fireplace. Furnace is 4 yrs. it. Quaint old ham in good condition. old. septic is 6, bathroom is 6. New reservoir. There is room for an office. $330,000. Master Suite and the lower level is heated and partially finished w/full hath. $299,000. 131879. RANCH STYLE HOME w • 131585. NORTH CAROLINA DREAMS - This 3BR/3BA log home - 131499. GREAT STARTER HOME 131591. LONG RANGE VIEWS FROM ALL 3 LEVELS! - This logsided home had two separate living areas. Home features 2 kitchens. 2 living rooms, bedrooms and baths on all levels, rock fireplace, large decks on 2 levels, community offers picnic area and 2 ponds. $350,000. 131355. CONTEMPORARY IN RIVERS EDGE -This 3BR/3BA riverfront home is on the South Fork of the New River. Convenient loca­ tion. level lot w/great river access. Home has large deck and porch, extra kitchenette and family room on lower level, living area w/firepUce and paved drive. $299,000. n t .< 131860. FARMHOUSE & 6 ACRES - A much loved farm in Southern Ashe w/pasture, barn, fenced garden area, fruit trees, berries, bold stream. Wraparound front porch & back deck Perennial garden in rear near picnic deck $299,900. whirlpool tub. walk-in closets, pantry, exposed beams, wood interior, stone FP & hearth, all wood flooring, a large basement w/2 car garage and' workshop. Home. also, features fantastic long range views and over 131835 & 131836. BUY ONE. GET 131417. LOG CABIN ON OLD 150002. PERFECT MOUNTAIN ONE FREE!!%- Entertain & relax on sun or covered porch viewing mtn. vistas, pond, firepit and gazebo w/hot OAK ROAD EXT. - This 1900+ sf log cabin on 18.94 acres has plenty of Ashe history. It has been remodeled tub for total mtn. enjoyment. All in the last 12 years. Home has huge master bedroom and old fashioned GETAWAY - This adorable old farm­ house features 2BR/1BA & offers upstairs area which has served as art­ ist studio. Two other outbuildings on wood interior, porcelain tiled kitchen countertops. qualtiy landscaping and two homes for price of one. Second one is 600 sq. ft. rustic home with 1 BR/1 BA. w/maple fireplace mantle, 1400 square feet of covered porches views of mountains and lots of charm. and deck. Must see this one of a kind large country kitchen. Magnificent views of the Peak, Three Top and Snake Mountains. There is rush­ ing. fresh clear creeks & springs. $273,000. property have served as artist studios, as well. This getaway also features 26.7 acres, spring & mtn spring. Prop­ erty. also, includes wraparound porch, deck & root cellar. $147,500. $249,900. home! $499,500. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. COMPLETE UST! , CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TOSE^IORI^^l^CTINGS^HECMUTOUMWM'n^^VWj^^ieritager^MOlll �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Dogwood Realty COMMON ACCESS TO THE NEW RIVER! Beautiful 6BR/3.5BA log cabin on 1.7+ acres with long range views. Lots of covered porch and deck. Stone FP. finished basement with rec room. $475,000 #131842* BEAUTIFUL HOME with over 2 acres in excellent neighborhood. Enjoy the mountain views from the wraparound covered porch and rear deck. Hardwood floors, fireplace, finished bonus room over garage, oak cabi­ nets. whirlpool bath. $325,000 #150037* CLOSE TO TOWN! 3BR/2BA remodeled ranch with new cabinetry, f appliances, windows. Hardwood floors, covered porch, deck, wood-burning fireplace. Convenient location. $152,000 #150072* GOLF COURSE VIEW! Exceptional 3BR/2BA home overlooking the fairway, pond & pasture. Large wrap deck to enjoy mountain views. 2 fireplaces, full basement with 2 car garage. Fenced. Add'l acreage may be purchased. $325,000 #131060* JUST REDUCED! 3BR/2BA split-level home on treed 2 acre lot. Located on a quiet dead-end road with privacy and only minutes to the New River and canoe rentals. Only $109,800 #132272* WHITE FAWN FARM just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy. with over 51 acres of breathtaking views. Located at 3.500 ft. elevation, this'two-story colonial home features 8 rooms, brick wall fireplace, oak beamed ceiling, master BR with fire­ place and Jacuzzi in master bath, large kitchen with oak cabinets, black granite countertops, Spanish tile floor, many extras. Perfect for horses, vineyard or private getaway. $650,000 #150073* 3BR BRICK RANCH in a private set­ ting with great views. Partially wooded yard with small stream. Refrigerator and electric range included. Outbuilding. A great buy at $99,900 #132420* 592 South Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-7455 Toll Free -1-800-789-1312 FAX 336-246-4532 GLORIOUS CONTEMPORARY MOUNTAIN HOME with magnificent views of the peak. 4BR/3BA and 2 half baths. Open floor plan maximizes the view. 2 master suites, wood & ceramic floors throughout. Numerous extras. $550,000 #131817* COZY COTTAGE with upper and lower decks to enjoy the beautiful views. Full walkout basement, wood floors, appliances included. Easy access on a paved road and very close to the South Fork of the New River. $129,000 #131940* 4BR/3BA LOG CABIN with long range views of the mountains over Jefferson Landing Golf Club from the large wraparound covered porch. Great room with vaulted ceilings, gas FP. 1.7 acres. $349,000 #131941* NEAR THE BLUE RIDGE PKWY. and the South Fork of the New River. Exceptional views from the sunroom of this 3BR/2.5BA home with new roof, siding & floor coverings. FP, skylight, basement garage. $179,500 #132285* 3BR/2BA SPACIOUS "STONEBRIDGE" CABIN in natural setting. Den. loft, garden room,stone FP. full basement with 2 car garage. Many upgrades. Creek on property. $358,000 #131822* ENJOY RIVER VIEWS from the deck of this 2BR mountain getaway. Most furnishings and storage building are included. Quiet setting and close to town on .75 acre lot. $34,900 #131633* 3BR/1.5BA HOME conveniently located in a wooded setting between the Jeffersons and Boone. Sit on the front porch and listen to the creek. Features full finished walkout basement, fireplace. $285,000 #132093* EXCELLENT 3BR/2BA HOME in one of the best neighborhoods in Ashe County. Hardwood floors and custom built-ins, appliances stay. 2 car garage. Pastoral views. Additional land is avail­ able. $259,900 #132219* FISH FOR TROUT IN YOUR OWN YARD! Cute fully furnished 2BR home in great shape, updated electric and plumbing, new kitchen cabinets. 2 car garage and beautiful pond full of trout. $169,000 #131870* 3BR/1.5BA HOME with nice pastoral views. User friendly floor plan, appliances included, I car attached garage and carport. Beautiful storage shed. $120,000 #131693* FAMILY RETREAT! 4BR/3BA home just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy in a park­ like setting on over 3 acres. Huge kitch­ en & dining area, bunk house for guests. Stream, large workshop. Reduced to $279,000 #131032* 1.4+ ACRES offering privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac. Great subdivision with close proximity to Mountain Aire Golf Course and local amenities. Excellent long range views. $65,000 #132159* GREAT LONGRANGE VIEWS of 2 states from this 10+ acre lot. The top has a large flat area with numerous building sites. 1000 ft. of road frontage, small stream. $106,000 #131381* 2BR/2BA COUNTRY HOME only V4 mile from the New River. Front and back porches to enjoy the views. Wood fireplace, landscaped lot. Only $52,000 #150079* 5 ACRES with terrific long range views near the Blue Ridge Pkwy. This lot is located in a great neighborhood with parcels no smaller than 5 acres each. $58,000 #150078* SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE RIVER from this wooded .76 acre lot overlook­ ing the New River. $18,900 #132408* LEVEL BUILDING LOT within a quiet neighborhood just past Jefferson Landing Golf Course. Views of Mt. Jefferson. $41,000 #131455* ONE OF A KIND TRACT with open timber and gently sloping terrain. 15+ private acres, but only 5 minutes from town. Restricted. $217,950 #132211* OVERLOOKING #5 GREEN at WALK TO MOUNTAIN AIRE GOLF COURSE! 3BR/2BA ranch in a great neighborhood with excellent long range views. Approximately 150 Christmas trees included. $219,900 #131809* CUSTOM BUILT CONTEMPORARY HOME in Fleetwood Falls with views of Grandfather Mt. 3BR/2.5BA. FP. wraparound deck, lots of glass to enjoy views. Located on 2 large landscaped lots. $339,000 #117896* GREAT 3BR/1BA VACATION COTTAGE on almost 7 acres and within minutes of the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Enjoy views of the Peak and Peach Bottom Mts. Appliances and most furnishings are included. $127,500 #132023 3+ WOODED ACRE LOT with potential views of Three Top and Bluff Mountain with selective clearing. A per­ fect building site in a quiet neighborhood only 5 minutes from town. $52370 #132203* WONDERFUL SPOT FOR YOUR CABIN with over 200 feet of creek frontage. Fish in your own backyard from this 10+acre partly wooded, partly cleared tract. Driveway in place, some grading done. $117,000 #130929* "WE OFFER BUYER REPRESENTATION" PHIL LEWIS FRE1DA BARKER FRANCES GOODHART MICK PHILLIPS TOM RICHARDSON JACK RIELLY J GLENN TAYLOR SHERMAN LEE MEGHAN MINTON A DREAM COME TRUE! The look and feel of an old farmhouse, but with the reliability of new construction and low maintenance. Situated on almost 5 acres in a rural setting with beautiful year-round views, this 5BR/2.5BA farmhouse has 2 fireplaces and a full walkout basement. $465,000 #150045* CALL 246-7455 FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF LAND & HOME OFFERINGS. CALL TOLL-FREE - 1-800-789-1312 , No recent survey; exact acreage unknown. *W Mountain Aire Golf Course. 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Come by and see Kathy Eller & Chris Tsolis �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classifled Ad Department Policy 40-Lost & Found 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted CLINICAL National Paramedi­ COUNSELOR cal Company seeking (Position 743-40-TBA3) independent CLASSIFIED Open until filled. contractor, with blood ADVERTISING Full time Local draw experience to Management Entity perform insurance Tuesday & Friday position with New River exams in your area. $ 14.55 - 20 words Behavioral Healthcare. EMT's, LPN, MT, RN, 17.05-25 words Work based in Wilkes or PHEB. Call LOST: 23.73 - 30 words County. Duties include 800-753-0031 or fax 2 Year Old Male Blue 27.50 - 35 words access screening & tri­ resume to Heeler (extra runs, better age functions along (828) 252-9170 Lost From 3044 Little rates.) with assessments, will Laurel Road. Wearing Need a new job? provide back up a Black Collar with Red CLASSIFIED Look in after-hours emergency Reflective Dots on It. DEADUNES The Jefferson Post services on rotation as His name is Spot. Classifieds! needed. Responsible Please call Tuesday's paper for monitoring daytime 336-385-3169 Seeking experience (Friday 9:00 am) emergency services. tax preparer with Anytime. Friday's paper Work hours: strong customer (Wednesday flexible/as needed. Missing: German service skills. Call Minimum 9:00 am) Shepherd, 10 months Liberty Tax requirements: old young pup.Black & Service in Jefferson. Master's degree in white in color. Broke IMPORTANT 336-246-2021 Human Services such it's collar, no INFORMATION as Counseling. Social collar.982-3851 Service/Installer Work of Psychology CDL with Hazmat In the case of an error and be licensed or required. Full-Time, on our part, credit will 100-General eligible to be licensed. Pay negotiable. be given for the first Services Experience in MH, SA 336-246-6569 incorrect run only. The and DD preferred. PIANO SERVICE Jefferson Post is Truck Delivery Driver Salary grade Call for free estimates. not responsible for CDL with Hazmat (68-72)/Typical-hiring Larry Carmichael incorrect copy submit­ required. Full-Time, range: $34,320336-372-4247 ted by the advertiser pay negotiable. $47,244. Submit state or for typographical 336-246-6569 application and STRATFORD errors which do not college transcript(s) to: HEARING AID lessen the value of the WANT TO BE Wilkes Employment CENTER-SALES, ad. Security Commission. CREATIVE? Service on most 320 Wilkesboro Ave., all makes. 502 ThurMail orders should be Midtown Plaza, North stoiS Street . Winston sent with payment to: Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Salem, Phone 768The Jefferson Post Criminal records check 1177, Res. 468-8802. Is looking for you! Classified Advertising and pre-employment Bill Shugart Must be PC literate The Jefferson Post drug testing is required. PO Box 808 Knowledge of Will babysit EOE/AAE. West Jefferson, NC publishing program in my Warrensville 28694 and Photoshop a Experienced Grill home. Experience with plus! Apply in Cook evenings and infants and older. Full (We accept personal weekends. Fine person at the or part time. check. Visa or Dining a plus. Apply Jefferson Post at References available. Master Card) In person 102 North 203 S. Second Call Ann 384-2343 Jefferson Ave. Avenue in West Telephone: West Jefferson Jefferson. (Located 140-Help Wanted (336) 846-7164 next door to Hart Fax: LICENSED PLUMBER Applications are now Power Equipment (336) 846-7165 or someone close to being accepted for on the backstreet) trying for license, managerial position at No phone calls e-mail: Immediate Appalachian Home classified® please. employment available Care, LLC, Ashe Coun­ jeffersonpost.com in Sparta area. ty office. 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Please call THANK YOU Library New graduates wel­ (800) 790-7483 for Jefferson Post Manages staff, come! more info. resources, operations, PUBLISHER S NOTICE: and outreach activities Clean-up Laborer Margate is offering All real estate advertising for Youth Services Temp. in this newspaper is sub­ competitive pay rates, ject to the Fair Housing Act Department. Plans and Will be cleaning up great benefits, flexible which makes It illegal to implements programs storm damage from 8 hour scheduling, a advertise any preferences. for children and hurricanes. Must be Limitation or discrimination great team work envi­ based on race, color, teenagers. Supervises unemployed for 15 of ronment, and the ability religion. se*. handicap, staff of two. the past 26 weeks and financial status or national to grown within. If you ALA-accredited MLS actively seeking origin Includes children un- . are a team piayer and with at ieast 1 year employment. der Ihe ago ot 16 living with have a love in your parents or legal custodians, public library Apply at JobLInk with pregnant women A people heart for our growing experience and NC Generic Application. securing custody ot chll dren under 18 This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising tor legal estate which is In violation ot the law. Our readers are hero by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 LOST Walker Coonhound White, tan & brown on Rugby Rd in Mouth of Wilson, Va. On or about Aug. 13, goes by the name of White Top. 276-768-7824 elderly population. The Ashe County Home Builders Association is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage the administrative operations of the newly formed organization and assist with fundraising activities. Part time position with potential for growth. Applicant must have excellent communica­ tion and organizational skills. Experience with the building industry a plus. Submit resume and application to Job Services by Sept. 2. please stop by and fill out an application. 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-5581 We are also accept­ ing applications for Part Time and PRN positions. Medical RN's, LPN's, CMA's, MT's, Phlebotomist Needed to perform life insurance examinations. Must be dependable, able to draw blood and take medical history. Excellent pay with flexible hours. Call 888-805-3926 or Fax resume to 866-659-4329 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Public Librarian Certification preferred. Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience. Apply by August 31. EOE/AAE Send resume with cover letter, salary history, and 3 professional references to: Jim McQueen, County Librarian Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Drive West Jefferson. NC 28694 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale For Sale Lawn MowerZero turn, 50 inch cut. Craftsman, like new-6 hrs. $1,000 off. 336902-3667 235-Christmas Trees 260-Garage/Yard Sales 2000 Fraser Firs, , 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 4 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. AUG 27th 7AM-UNTIL RAIN OR SHINE FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7". Field 750 plus. $12,000 ' OBO. 336-384-4757 Clothing (Infant thru ladies plus), toys, household items, self-propelled push mower,weed eater,dresser & night stand, tools, baby stroller, baby items, truck accessories, etc... FOR SALE: Fraiser Fir Christmas Trees. 1600:7-8 foot 75: 8-9 foot. Edward Hartzog 336-977-6705 336-877-5158 Hartzog Farms cdhartzog© skybest.com Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 250-Furniture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 3 FAMILY GARAGE & YARD SALE AUG 26 & 27 Old record players, old radios, cookie jars old crock churn, mens & women's clothes. To many things to mention. LOCATION Phyllis Osborne Neaves 303 W Main St. Jefferson NC 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. AUG 27 8am-1pm Sewing machine, ladies clothing, winter coats, men's pants, children's clothing & toys, odds & ends, dining table, shoes, dehydrator, & lots of extras. LOCATION 925 Joe Little Rd, Follow signs. 4 FAMILY YARD SALE FIRST ONE THIS YEAR! FRI & SAT. 7am-Until Lots of Items! LOCATION Temple Baptist Church, West Jefferson. (Located on Temple Baptist Church Rd off of Radio Hill) Big Multi-Family Yard Sale Sat. Aug 27 7:00-Until Plus size clothes, men clothes. LOCATION 778 Hwy 88 W Jefferson ESTATE YARD SALE SAT. SEPT. 3rd 8AM (rain or shine) Dishes, cooking pots, kitchen gadgets, baking pans, Tupperware, decorative accessories, pictures, craft materials, fabric, furniture, wheel­ chairs, electric scooter, books, candles, linens. Too many items to list. Priced to sell. No early birds, please! Information day of sale 246-8109 Pre-sale info e-mail: dsfraf@charter.net LOCATION 174 Sunnyside Park,Jefferson. 1st house on right) NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE 8/27 8-2 Clothing, electrics, electronics, tools, bedding, furniture, luggage, books, good selections & values. LOCATION 267-327 Mountain Valley Dr. YARD SALE AUG 27 &28 8:00-4:00 Lawn equipment, tools, furniture, clothing, shoes, miscellaneous, household items. LOCATION Go to the intersection of 194 & 221 at Baldwin. Take the Earnest Howell Rd. Go to the last house at the top of the hill. Watch for signs. LOCATION 770 Fair Ridge Drive Mountain Aire Golf Course MOVING & YARD SALE SAT. AUG 27 7:00AM-4:00PM Lots of good stuff at bargain prices. Lots of children and house items. LOCATION 6222 Railroad Grade Rd.Todd NC 6 miles from Fleetwood YARD SALE FRI 26 & SAT 27 7AM-UNTIL LOCATION 311 Nettle Knob Rd WJ, NC. At Intersection above McDonalds take 221 S to 1st side road on left. 4th house on left. 300Miscellaneous •BVkllB.'fllMI Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter. Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan. Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES* Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50" 2 times — $15.00 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 * Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am 310-Musical Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 300Miscellaneous FREE: 5 month old, full-blooded female Boxer. Shots, needs home with children or a constant companion. Call after 6. 336-982-4399 BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. St. Bernard Mix Puppies. Free to Good Home Only! Mother is full-blooded St. Bernard, Father is questionable. Males & Females available. Solid black w/ white markings. Extremely gentle with children. Can e-mail pics, for more information contact Rebecca @ 977-2795 or Brooks @ 977-2797 CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 MOVING SALE Matching set: Rattan tropical print couch, large chair w/ ottoman, swivel chair. Pool table, Ping-Pong table, self-propelled lawn mower, weed eaters, spreader, chainsaw, leaf blower, garden tools, everything like new. 336-877-4337 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Grlpshtft Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-384-4352. Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 S Full Time wilh Benefits 7pm to 7am shift • Shift Differential ^SIGNING BONUS** Call 336-372-3226 www.amhsparta.org Equal Opportunity Employer /A ( ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER??? For All Your Golf, Work & Utility Needs S LEARN TO DRIVE September 13, 2005 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Holiday Inn Express Boone, NC • Are you ready for homeownership? • What size mortgage can you afford? • How can you improve your credit rating? • How do you navigate the purchase process from start to finish? Also, you will learn about special programs and mortgage products available only to first-time homebuyers. Sponsored by Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. Call (828) 264-6683 for more information or to register. Attendance is free, but limited. Food provided. Registration deadline September 9. |SS f 8%rw5r? 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats, 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 400-Heavy Equipment GOING OUT OF BUSINESS 1987 Freight Liner Dump Truck-Big Cam Cummings Engine w/ Jake Brake, 8LL Trans, 14ft Dump bed w/air gate, Hendrickson suspension, electric tarp $17,000. 1988 Freight Liner Dump Truck-60 series, Detroit engine w/ jake brake air ride/spring suspension, 16 ft bed w/ air gate, electric tarp, 8LL trans. Bud wheels $18,000. Call 385-4030 day or night. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required. (336) 877-2080 "I can go to class at night while my husband watches the kids." Take Liberty's FULL Si BART-TIME CLASSES COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE Tax School and learn how to prepare individual income tax returns. We offer various programs to fit your schedyle. Call now for class information. 336-246-2021 Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. 310 FUmvit Creek Schmil Ruud • Wcvi Jefferson phone (336) 219-01(Ml • lux (336) 219-0136 hrgcuvK" carthlink.nct Monday - F riday H:tH) am - 5:00 pm • Saturdays by appointment ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JE! POST CLASSIFIEIKBDU1 PIA lE SPECIAL Pt One \lontli (« 25 words PrfcdB includes plitfto. Don't miss this opportunity to determine: 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE. VA m m HOME BUYER EDUCATION TRAINING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 330-Pets 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. S GRUBB LOGGING BdM) iika -J M? [• wa We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 JOS PLACEMENT ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB OPENING • REGISTERED NURSE 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 260-Garage/Yard Sales All mis must he prepaid. Mail ads w/paymeiit to: Jefferson Post • PO Box BOB West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: c'lassifickd@jeffersoii|>ost.rom Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson We accept Visa or Mastcrcar I or more information call Sandra at 336-B46-7164. LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 1-800-334-1203 •••illUMKrKiwrrtlbrrMi Small fee for books and supplies Bo you like to work on computers? Looking Tor a job where you use your creative skills? The Jefferson Post is looking for a part-time Graphic Designer! Must have excellent PC skills and would be helpful to have experience with Photoshop and In Design (or publisher program) Come by today to apply in person... (No phone calls please) 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC (beside Hart Power on the backstreet) �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 Classifieds 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment West Jefferson Area. Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, ref., stove, ht. pump. Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location for office space. 877-4335 or 982-2408 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Ashe Senior Village Apartments Housing for the elderly 62+. 160 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694. Accepting applications for future vacancies. One bedroom apts. range & refrigerator in unit. Rent based on income. Water & sewer included in rent. Handicapped accessible Equal Housing Opportunity For information call 336-246-9791 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our 'lor rent" sections. rtfi it*- COUNTRY TREASURES in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336. Leave message. 1115- 530-Lots~& Acreage WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR MOBILE HOME For rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agreement required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext. 7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931,, ' trom 3-10p.m. For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 FSBO lots available Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated in Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 460-MobIie Homes for Rent WWl FOR SALE BY OWNER 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. Jefferson Post for BIG RESULTS! Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering • Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 ?160-Tree Service List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 n* EMPORIUM RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates. Call 336-246-5634. rKT -EMPORIUM"Where looking old, looks good' NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY ROBERT WAYNE ROARK and wife, CHERYL SEXTON ROARK. Plaintiffs vs. DANIEL TREJO CECILIO. Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To. DANIEL TREJO CECILIO. the above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed the 29th day of March* 2005. in the above entitled civil action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Compensatory damag­ es for Robert Wayne Roark for personal injury resulting from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30, 2000, on Highway 221 -B in Jefferson, North Carolina. Compensatory damag-, es for Cheryl Sexton Roark tor personal injury resulting from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30. 2000, on Highway 221-B in Jefferson. North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 12th day of Octo­ ber, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice, or from the date the Complaint is required to be filed, whichever is later; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 16th day of August, 2005. KILBY & HURLEY By: John T. Kilby Post Office Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336)246-3144 Ganz tutu. & ayacH Candles & Home Accessories \ 202 South Jefferson Ave ,« West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 \ Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Family owned and operated! Iliilotk- Downtown Wwt jrflriKm. NC U6J146-9069 • 10 S. Jeifrwoo Ave Mm TImt. 4-S- S* 10-7• Sm I 5 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 fir HOME IMPS0V£M£.\TF"Tkv Specializing In Drywall * Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing r • Itcpairs RJ (AIM; 336-977-2112« 336-384-4352 DRYWALL D R Y W A L L the government The official web portal of the Federal Government For government information by phone, call 1-B00-FED-1NFO (1-800-333-4636). U.S. General Services Administration (W MONUMENT SALES <B(evins 'MemorialWords' QUALITY GRAVE MARKERS IN: GRANITE • MARBLE • BRONZE WE CLEAN, LETTER & REPAIR MONUMENTS! See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owner for an in-home consultation at ^Licensed by NC Dspt of Agriculture, L 336-372-1788 COUNTRY PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 n*- EXCAVATINU SERVICES ^OLD.KOVS EXCAVATING^A^ • Back lloe • Small Track Hoe • • Gravel Hauling • Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 IIIII 1 F.XCAYAT1NI JOE'S ASHE COUNTY ROOFING 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 A REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION QUALITY WORKAT REASONABLE PRICES RENTALS s\ m Tents Tables Chairs Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners Cotton Candy Sno-Cone Air Walks officially online at FirstGov.gov. KE5VXEI.S OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED Mini Trackhoe Backhoes Skid-Steers Air Compressors Jackhammers Man Lifts Floor Sanders Plumbing Snakes is FirstGov.gov HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 RENT-ALL, INC services SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Jobs • Decks ' • Additions JEFFERSON m Call 1-800-USA-liARN DECK CONSTRUCTION HIGH COUNTRY IS? iCtftnoNiafttf *ncto (nam e and information because now J Excellent Care Lisa c. Jones at Affordable Owner Prices 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 j Afterschool programs government TWWLNDANCER N KENNELS H M* UlpqlWfatmKmraM (Aroum* STomr f/rt^roaemeett • llemodel Ira* line for TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above en- (04 CVD 15) wwwUuwtxTUAm Now you don't have to wait in NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Jasper D. Blevins F O R MORE GET OUT OF LINE MATTHEW EVANS Defendant James Terrell Austin (04 CVD 546) Jeremy Wayne Bennett (04 CVD 14) ART A S K SPENCER A. SMITH Attorney at Law P.O. Box 835 Wilkesboro. NC 28697 Tel. 1-800-760-7161 vs. ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Plaintiff CARPENTRY ON WHEELS titled action. The nature of relief being sought is for recovery of money owed for medical goods and services rendered by the Plaintiff, Avery Health Care System, Inc. Vfou are hereby required to make de­ fense to such pleading within forty (40) days trom the first publica­ tion of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court tor the relief sought. This the 12th day of August. 2005. AVERY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. INC Plaintiff vs. Attorney tor the Ptaintitl Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! At Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you Mark Allan Cook (04 CVD 49) Having qualified as Mary J. Cook Co-Executrix of the (04 CVD 49) estate of Virginia Ruth Howard Ronald Dittrich Taylor Weaver (04 CVD 558) deceased, late of Ashe Jactyn BilMngs Dittrich County. North Carolina, (04 CVD 558) this is to notify all Bruce Edward Dula persons having claims (04 CVD 582) against the estate of Regina B. Lyons said deceased to (04 CVD 35) exhibit them to the Michael D. Shepherd undersigned at (04 CVD 73) 126 Ridge Drive, Kelly Main Shepherd Jefferson NC 28640 (04 CVD 73) on or before the 21st Karen C. South day of November, (04 CVD 74) 2005 or this notice will Sandy Gale Taylor be pleaded in bar of (04 CVD 37). their recovery. All Defendants persons indebted to said estate shall make NOTICE OF SERVICE immediate payment. OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION This is the 15th day of August, 2005. TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been Sue W. Trivette, Co-Executrix for the filed in the above estate of Virginia entitled action. The Ruth Taylor Weaver nature of relief being sought is for recovery of money owed for NOTICE TO medical goods and CREDITORS services rendered by Plaintiff. Ashe Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate Memorial Hospital. of Granville D. Patrick, You are hereby re­ late of Ashe County, quired to make defense North Carolina, this is to such pleading within to notify all persons forty (40) days from the having claims against first publication of this said estate to present notice and upon your them to the under­ failure to do so the signed at 3884 Little party seeking service Laurel Rd, Creston, NC against you will apply 28615 on or before the to the Court for the 14th day of November, relief sought. 2005, or this Notice will This the 15th day of be pleaded in bar of August, 2005. their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the SPENCER A. SMITH estate will please make Attorney at Law immediate payment to P.O. Box 835 the undersigned. Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel. 1-800-760-7161 This the 8th day of STATE OF August, 2005. NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AVERY James Herman Patrick Executor for the Estate IN THE GENERAL of Granville D. Patrick. COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT STATE OF DIVISION NORTH CAROLINA 04 CVD 188 COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION r 1195-Legals Notice To Creditors IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.:05-CVS-125 HOME ACCESSORIES 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC Check Out the Little Classifieds... 5 minutes to West Jefferson. Beautiful, secluded home, set up a dual living unit. 1300 sq. ft. 2 Br/2Ba- $600/month. 700 sq ft. 2Br/1 Ba$400/month. 336-877-5859 530-Lots & Acreage PAGE 9B XV 2S leort Experience •licensed in North Unfa k\\ •Install roofing o( all kinds •Roof Painting • Insured NIL M faranteed ESTIMATES Allen Miller 336-384-3033 fej 'Mountain Aire. Seafood & Steakkouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 AND SATELLITE JVC StLES ic SERVICE „nlt^ TV'S 4 HOME THEATRES Uh SUPERCENTER ALWAYS LOW PRICES 14S9 Aft Jefferson Rd* Jefferson 336-246-3920 ; e Co °"e ST m} °P for Gne,m T ; V HaRold Jones Excavating TRack Hoe, DozeR & Backhoe Semce All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience 4 Excellent Work ql an Exctllent Authorized Technidans On Board 30 Plus Yean Experience 982-3335 » — FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 �PAGE10B JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 Which Sooes below Protect this brain? 2 Your skeleton is the flexible, bony framework of any vertebrate animal. A vertebrate is any animal having a backbone. It gives the body shape and protects our insides. Muscles attached to the bones move our legs, arms, or other parts of our body. The human skeleton has about 206 separate bones. 64 of these bones are in the hands and arms alone. Bones are held together by joints. Some joints can bend, as in our arms and legs. Some joints cannot bend, as in our skull. The bones fit together and are held in place by strong bands of flexible tissue called ligaments. The human skeleton is divided into two main parts, the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is made up of the head, neck, and trunk. The appendicular skeleton consists of bones of the arms and legs. Most skeletons of backboned animals are somewhat alike. A skull protects a brain, and there are two pair of limbs, front and hind limbs. The mechanics of all skeletons Which Bones above Protect tins heart? I :j>MSuy Skeleton Word Puzzle work the same. Orawa tine from the animal to its Skeleton * Word Scramble ACROSS 2. Attached to the bones 4. The flexible, bony framework of any vertebrate animal. See if you can unscramble the words below. ' ULSECMS DOWN SAETLIGNM 1. Makes up the head, neck and trunk. 3. Protects the Brain. TINJSO KOBABECN juoqyjog 'snoop 'siuiutoiij topa/y .jMsuy Skeleton Word Search G S J M K W P B Q B Y G I O W S B L W H K N I S O N W H H L W F K K H O E E D S C A P U L A N P E C M L U I Tb» Circle the Skeleton that's different. R R O X L D U K R U B O R X J P Y K T F 1 C M U R G E R Y K T D H O T P Y G U X M R T M Y k T M Y R G I G Y U T Y Z N F R P U N R N U E F G F U I Y T A H R E O I L F T I S D K R I O H R S A G W I O R V I O Z S L D O P J E D T Y Q U P F C B P A D P E P L U I F V H A Y L V D I L Q F O C L M U Q R Y P H L M C E A M W G D X M SKAEFJ S iNDWVN S H S S N B I S W R U D E B E S P B X U D W B V O D T D I F W V S Q Y E F Y F A V C L G H U O G Q C X I T C L T V Q C X P H Y L L B A X Z O F X G V G Z X Z J J U N M V Z Z A P V Z V E I X P HQBMAND I BLEEQBWNS N / utMtuy ial Thank You to all of our Sponsors. sJl* We Build Your Home c/v./V The Way You Want It HOMES www.classichomeshc.com Intersection of US 221 & NC163 M620 NC 163-E WMJcffciNon.SC' 336-246-3600 Showcase L\ Residential, Land & Commercial Sales PO Box 609 • 204 E. Main St. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-2307 • Toll Free 1-866-246-2307 www reQencvproperliesnc com Tony Lyall 643 S. Main St. • ]efl (across from Old Lowes Food) Mon-Fri - 9AM-5PM 336-846-1367 Wmm OOiVSTlHTTKIX Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 FaxL24M402 LYNN'S JEFFERSON AUTO CENTER "Your Fast Service, One-Stop, Foreign & Domestic Repair Center" MUFFLER REPAIR 336-246-9343 • Hwy 221 Bus • Jefferson, NC Whether Moving In or Moving On, Come See Us! Satellite Sales & Service Office: 336-877-7878 Fax: 336-246-3601 / Cell: 336-977-1020 v- Hwy 421 • Mtn.City.TN l/MMCNl BROWN Weekly Specialties Hwy 16 k 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. * 336-982-3060 Carolina Farm Credit Country Mortgages David Price • Branch Manager 507 E. Main Street • Jefferson, NC 336-246-8856^)efferson§carolinafarmcredit.com 1608 Hwy 221 North1 Jefferson, NC1336-846-7191 Ethan says, "Come go for a ride!" * Continental Frame Shop * CoaQbin Motors * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the "We Care Program" using Safety-KIeen Environmental Service * a iuk Kir ii.... oc ill O 9475 NC Hwy 88 W 336-385-6900 BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP llwy. IB S. (ilrmlnli' Spring. • 3.16-982-3734 iallzlng in Nrir i tmmiructiti Siitntiriainnn. Metric I'ttnHm. Mnlrr [ lull*, \nlupr I mils It ArrUM.niilktftiv* nntl Fallot MemMrFDIC 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC 828-263-8464 • www.boonekubota.com Rock 4 Water Gardens Decorative Gravels Landscaper Boulders YADKIN VALLEY BANK 709 E. Main St. • Jefferson, NC • 246-4555 SPECIALTY CM CO, INC. 119 Old Brickyard Road Wilkesboro, NC 28659 739 U S H w y 2 2 1 B u s nmnm*TWest ,effer8on 336-246-9969 336-667-6111 Fax: 336-838-8085 Kuboho. Search for ^^=7 w a vehicle CHEVROLET GMCZ 'Where the Best Costs Less" l.unclH<-ap<- Ac Design Owners: Maila & Billy • 2431 NC Hwy 16 N • Millers Creek. NC 29651 mm Construction Co. JBCUXDHS. WODIP: 336-973-5522 Fax: 336-973-5534 * www.hares.sandaiHl.stone.com EXCBlBKli West Jefferson. NC 336-246-2611 336-384-1522 Mountain Aire Seafood & Steakhouse Fireplaces Masonary Dry Stack Walls Vannoy & Sons 19 South Third St. 6966 NC Hwy 88 W Suppliers of Naura! Stone For: Walkways Terraces Foundations Your Local Link to Home Care PARKER TIE COMPANY O Main Location Boone Kubota,lnc • Auto Safes • Mobile Homes • I 1 1 . h i I Rentals 1 -K00-244-V654 REGENCY PROPERTIES M o n - S a t • 8:30AM - 5:30PM Bring the beauty of natural stone 7350 Old Hwy 421S. • Deep Gap. NC (beside the post office)• 828.262.1662 PONTIAC www.mackbrowninc.com Hwy. 421 South, Boone, NC * 828-264-9051 BUICK" DEERFIELD IXEALTIICAKE CEXTEK 345 DeerftoM Rd. • Boom, NC • 838-264-3055 Mon 8at 8am 9pm • Sun 12:30pm-6pm ALWAYS LOW PRICES -—r 1489 Ml Jefferson Rd.* Jefferson r| EXTERMINATING TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 246-4222 Ashe County Transportation Authority Need a Ride? Dial 246-2000 Email: ACTA@skybest.com Wilkes Electric Motors, LLC Sales 8 Service Owners: Michael A. Nichols and Chad Everhardt 973-4507 Hond^-frkUy 9-5 pm - Saturday t-t pm 3014 WHI US Hwy. 431 N. Wllketboro. NC 29497 (Abort Low* Hornr Improvamanf Wtnhou— on Ihi i Hourx: Monday - Nuiurdut llliim-hpm • Sun I-5pm Shop. •• Shadow II nr Honnc, NC I860? RID-R-BUQ .m-246-mi TOW 2348 Hwy 105 • Suite 4 • Heritage Court Boone, NC 28607 • 828-2634)180. Fax: 828-2630182 Phone: IK28I 268-I5IO 4 Fax: (828) 268-IS11 VHE | E-mail: pclplutrfc uoh.Hinr.nrl WAL* MART SUPERCENTER [imf TEMPLETON TRAVEL 170 Meadowview Dr • Boone, NC 828-264-8836 • 1-800-274-0385 The Little Dealer With The BIG Heart! I Norman Cheek's TOYOTA OF BOONE www.toyotaofboone.com • (828)264-1491 or (800)559-1491 + 665 East King Street • Downtown Boone EMPIRE |to your home fabricators of Boone, LLC 846-BACK (2225) I Fax: 846-1117 303-C East 2nd St. 2000 W. US Hwy 421 • Wilkesboro. NC West Jefferson. NC (336) 667-2886 • 800-523-2745 Email: aahcchirotflslcvbcst.com www.cmpircdodgc.com TIMOCn SOMITtOMS. IMC • Commercial & Residential Construction • Conventional Framing ill TST f * X. • Log Homes • Vinyl Siding & Raplacement Windows Licensed and Insured - All Work Guaranteed!» 336-384-1469 CZ> Oldsmobtle UJSgLaajwfc Complete Source For All Your Pet Needs Eggers & Eggers Construction, fnc Jefferson, NC • 982-9456 or tell 977-0591 Fully Licensed & Insured 106 E. Main Strcc 141 Lyalls Lane. Jefferson. NC West Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am - 5pm 336-982-9821 i:nn 336-246-250 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies' 127 Beaver Creek School Road • Wesl Jefferson 336-246-3367 n o �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 PAGE 11B COMMUNITY NEWS Jefferson Post Office gets 'Extreme Makeover' America's Newspapers thanks to Ashe County Garden Club Help Keep Us Free The landscape at the door of the post office before work began. In mid-July members of the Ashe County Garden Club transformed the beds in front of the Jefferson Post Office from being an eyesore of weeds, dead evergreens and cigarette butts into a landscape reflecting the beauty of Ashe County. Gravel was donated by the Cardinal Stone Company of Smethport. Plants were donated by garden club members and granite boulders were offered by Ashe County resident Anna Proto. Ann Snyder of Jefferson presented the idea to the club, chaired a committee to plan and carry out the project and worked tirelessly to bring the project to fruition. In addition to Ann, members who volunteered to work on the project were: Joanne Boman and Don and Jane Johnson of Todd; Bernard Clouse and Jerry Richardson of Warrensville; Lynda McDaniel of West Jefferson; and Monte DeBoard, Vernon and Pat Hartman and Gaylord Snyder of Jefferson. Meeting on asphalt plant An informational spa­ ghetti dinner sponsored by Alleghany Citizens for Envi­ ronmental Safety (ACES) is scheduled for September 2 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Burgiss Barn located at the in­ tersection of Highway 18 and 113 in Laurel Springs. Nave, Uncle Nave and The Cran­ berry Creek Boys will pro­ vide entertainment. ACES invites all concerned citizens to come for dinner and discus­ sion. Cost is $5 per person ($2 for children under 12). For more information about the impact of an asphalt plant in Alleghany County and how to join in the public discus­ sion, see the ACES chapter under www.BREDL.org or by email to BREDLX§>skybest. com. Contributions to ACES are tax deductible as allowed by law. Send checks to ACES, P.O. Box 941, Sparta, NC. ACHS news Garden Club members work clean up the area before planting flowers. The finished landscaping project makes a beautiful entrance Jefferson Post Office. .i k In t h e e a r l y d a y s o f o u r c o u n t r y , t h e Founding F a t h e r s r e c o g n i z e d t h a t a v i a b l e d e m o c r a c y required a n i n f o r m e d c i t i z e n r y . O n e o f t h e first a g e n c i e s c r e a t e d b y t h e Continental Congress was the Post Office Department, and one of the most important reasons was to create a means for delivering the news. • Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of our democracy and an important reason why the United States is a beacon of freedom to t h e w o r l d . T h e Postal S e r v i c e ™ i s p r o u d t o b e a p a r t n e r in h e l p i n g A m e r i c a ' s n e w s p a p e r s deliver the word. Today's community newspapers can proudly t r a c e t h e i r h e r i t a g e t o B e n j a m i n Franklin's T h e P e n n s y l v a n i a G a z e t t e a n d o t h e r c o l o n i a l n e w s p a p e r s . Today, a s t h e n , these publications provide information on a w i d e r a n g e o f local i s s u e s t h a t a r e i m p o r t a n t t o all o f u s . In 1 8 7 9 , C o n g r e s s f o r m a l i z e d t h i s s e r v i c e a n d c r e a t e d a n e w c l a s s o f mail - n o w c a l l e d "Periodicals" - t o d i s s e m i n a t e n e w s a n d educational information across the nation a n d "bind t h e n a t i o n t o g e t h e r " . Originally, C o n g r e s s a u t h o r i z e d t h e c a r r y i n g o f n e w s p a p e r s a n d periodical p u b l i c a t i o n s in t h e mail a t n o c h a r g e . Today, w i t h n e a r l y 1 0 billion n e w s p a p e r s , m a g a z i n e s , a n d o t h e r p u b l i c a t i o n s d e l i v e r e d e a c h year, w e n o longer can provide free delivery. However, p o s t a g e r a t e s f o r Periodicals a r e g e n e r a l l y t h e l o w e s t o f f e r e d by t h e Postal S e r v i c e a n d rank a m o n g t h e l o w e s t in t h e i n d u s t r i a l i z e d world. After all t h e s e y e a r s , t h e Postal S e r v i c e a n d America's c o m m u n i t y n e w s p a p e r s still s t r i v e t o "bind t h e n a t i o n t o g e t h e r " b y d e l i v e r i n g news, opinions and information that keep us informed - and help to keep us free. News you can use from the United States Postal Service, and your local post office. vi *. ,.i m * re you afrai to visit a car dealer because of your credit history? Thanks to Dr. William Mash and his kind staff of mirnal lovers at the Twin Daks Animal Hospital, Ashe Dounty Humane Society is able to offer low cost spay aeuter services. This Spay/ Neuter Day will be held Wednesday, September 21. Drop-off will be at Happy Tails Pet Supplies on Back Street at 7 a.m. Pets must be picked up Thursday, September 22, at 10 a.m. The Society also will assist citizens who are unable to pay for surgeries for their pets. To date ACHS has spent over $350 to support this program. Please remember that each year millions of unwanted and abandoned pets are put to death because their owners did not take the time to have their pets neutered. If you need financial assistance or to make an appointment for our next scheduled Spay Day please call Karen Martabano (336) 877-4589 for more information. Call our automated credit line at (888) 588-6451 toll -free and DRIVE TODAY! k. PAID ADVERTISEMENT A �PAGE 12B FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Ashe Memorial Hospital says 'Get On Board' Drawings by Stephen Shoemaker, graphics courtesy of Ashe Memorial Hospital Last year's locomotive by Stephen Shoemaker proved so popular, that he has created a coal tender for this year's "Get On Board" fundraising drive. by Jim Thompson Editor Ashe Memorial Hospital is looking for 500 bargainseekers who want to "Get On Board" and, in the process, help raise money for the hos­ pital foundation. Last year, the foundation rolled out the first "Get On Board" program. The concept was simple: buy a card for $50, and for two weeks (in the midst of the early Christ­ mas shopping season) enjoy discounts of up to 20 percent at local businesses, galleries and restaurants. "Last year, we sold 278 cards and raised a net of $8,500 for the foun­ dation," said Joe Thore, the hospital's chief operating of­ ficer. "The money was used Learn more about our Constitution BOONE - It's only 6,000 words long and takes about 30 minutes to read, but when is the last time you read the U.S. Constitution from begin­ ning to end? "Most people have never read it, and they are always surprised when they find lan­ guage that they never imag­ ined was there," said Bradley S. Chilton, chairman of Ap­ palachian State University's Department of Political Sci­ ence and Criminal Justice. Chilton will present a program on "The Constitu­ tion as a Document" Friday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Belk Library and Information Commons lecture hall. His program will also address li­ braries and the Constitution, and the Patriot Act and 9-11. Refreshments will be served following his talk. The presentation is part of national Constitution Day and Citizenship Day educa­ tional activities. The public is invited. Chilton has taught in sev­ eral states that require col­ lege students to pass a test on the Constitution before they can receive their bach­ elor's degree. The subject is regularly taught in high school and college in North Carolina. While it is more than 200 years old, the document re­ mains relevant today, serv­ ing as a model for other countries. "There are lots of consti­ tutions that have been writ­ ten since ours," Chilton said. "Most of them imitate ours in some part, including the Iraqi constitution." Even if you don't read the entire Constitution and its 27 amendments, Chilton says there is one portion everyone should know. "Everyone should know the preamble," Chilton said. "It expresses the idea that the Constitution is a living document. It's in the present tense every time it is read, and it makes it clear that the Constitution is ours. The pre­ amble says it all." to renovate the bathing area and dining room at Segraves, and make improvements to the hospital's communica­ tions center." This year's pro­ ceeds will help renovate the physical therapy area of the hospital. This second year of "Get On Board" offers double the bargains. The reason: last year, the discount cards were just good for two weeks. This year, they will be honored for a whole month, from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. The price for a card remains $50. "Get On Board" has had a strong reponse, Thore said. "One hundred and sixteen merchants participated," Thore said. "We increased the length of the discount pe­ riod at their request. We sent a survey out after last year's success, asking for their in­ put. That was something many people said: increase the time." The use of the card during this period, by the way, is un­ limited Thore said. A person may return to the same store and make purchases several times during the month-long period. "It is a win-win situation for everyone involved," Thore said. "The foundation is able to raise money, thanks to the generosity of the participat­ ing merchants. People who buy the cards are able to save money, while the merchants have new customers coming in their stores." The cards, each one at­ tached to a colorful booklet listing each participating merchant and the discount, are now being pre-sold. To pre-order yours, call the foun­ dation office at 846-0712. The cards themselves are expected to arrive around the beginning of October. There will be a special kick-off event in the Belk Room at Frasers in down­ town West Jefferson on Fri­ day, Oct. 14. Stephen Shoe­ maker will be on hand to autograph the special collec­ tor card prints of the above coal tender. Cards will be sold that evening—and then the discounts begin the fol­ lowing morning. "I want to thank Frasers for host­ OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 27 • 10am - 6pm Sunday, August 28 • 1pm - 5pm ing this reception without charge," said Thore. "It will take place at the time of the Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson." By the way, if you missed last year's special 4x6 com­ memorative card with Shoe­ maker's locomotive (seen above), a very limited num­ ber are available from the foundation at $10 each. As this program contin­ ues, the classic train will be completed, car by car—cap­ turing a fascinating era in our regional history. Thore added thanks to the Get On Board Committee, which is chaired by Tom Efford, retired plant manager from United Chemi-Con. The committee includes Lanny Landry, Stephen Shoemaker, Gwynita Steele, Karen Pow­ ell, Cabot Hamilton and Phil McMillan. For more information, call the AMH Foundation at 8460712. ADORABLE PUPPIES{ 21 ciiialc Lab mix < 3 months old! \ Male Shepherd mix 1 year old Female Lab mix 2 months old Food & Refreshment All Day 2 months old On 2005 Models Singlewides, Doublewides and Modular mix Financing Available Clayton Sales Representative will be on site both days 2 months old WBRF will be doing a live remote broadcast Register to Win Lots of Great Door Prizes! 1st Impression Homes of Galax Spitz <S months Male Rottweiler mix • 3 months old 1021E Stuart Drive 276-236-0691 Ashe Animal Control 767 Fred Pugh Road • Crumpler, NC 982-406C � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 26 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-08-26 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/699c8ca293897f2860951415eb631ba5.pdf fe0d0aa2710f34302e23e8f86992d68f PDF Text Text • Huskies lose heartbreaker page 1B | :P • Tennis team off to strong start riK&H fti .ft 3PL1 i ' Tuesday August 30, 2005 ,t • ,) page 1B • Youth football opens season SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Leviton leadership undergoes changes (Editor's note: Leviton Manufacturing Co. issued this statement Friday morning. We reprint it in full.) Little Neck, NY, August 26, 2005 - Harold Leviton, Presi­ dent and Chief Executive Of­ ficer of the Leviton Manufac­ turing Company, is pleased to announce two key executive management appointments, naming Donald J. Hendler as President and Stephen B. Sokolow as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hen­ dler has served the company in a career spanning three and a half decades. Sokolow has been with the company for 43 years. Harold Leviton will continue in his role as CEO, which he has held along with the position of President, since 1965. "It is with great pleasure that I appoint Don Hendler to succeed me as President. Don has guided us through a period of dynamic growth and market expansion. I am sure he will continue to lead us with wisdom and insight through the challenges of our ever-evolving industry. I am equally delighted to announce Steve's appointment as Vice Chairman of the Board. Steve has restructured many of our key internal business pro- llf' W By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertisingCnjeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com clas8ified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Volume 80, Issue 69 Amber Alert Have you seen this man or girl? Za I Photos courtesy of Leviton Donald J. Hendler (left) was named president of Leviton Manufacturing this past Friday, while Stephen B. Sokolow (right) was named vice chairman of the board of directors. cesses to make us a hallmark for efficiency and success in our industry," Leviton said. In a career of more than 35 years, Hendler has held key positions at Leviton. In his most recent post as Ex­ ecutive Vice President, he directed strategic planning, human resource and distri­ bution initiatives, as well as sales, marketing and product development for Leviton and its subsidiaries, Leviton Can­ ada and American Insulated Wire. He has also held vari­ ous positions of prominence within the industry. Hendler has served on the Education Foundation for the National Association of Electrical Dis­ tributors (NAED) and has been a member of the Gov­ ernment Relations Commit­ tee of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). In addition, he has served on the Advisory Com­ mittees of both IMARK and Affiliated Distributors. Sokolow began his career at Leviton in 1961, working his way up over the years from his start as a summer intern to facilities manager See Leviton, page 5A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER Name: Philip D. Denkler Age: 27 Residence: Rocky Mount, NC Height: 6 feet, 1 inch Hair: Black Eyes: Brown HIS ALLEGED VICTIM Name: Jodie Renee Collie Age: 12 Residence: Rocky Mount, NC Height: 5 feet, 4 inches Hair: Blond Eyes: Green Authorities believe the two are traveling together in a stolen beige Hyundai Sonata sedan, North Carolina licence plate NWN-2630 or PSA-2000. Current location unknown. The facts: Philip D. Denkler is a registered sex offender who served time in 2004 for sev­ eral counts of indecent liberties with a child. He was released from jail earlier this month on charges of impersonating an officer and probation violations. According to Rocky Mount authorities, shortly after being released Denkler began to call Jodie Renee Collie, as evidenced by caller ID numbers found on her phone. At approximately 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, someone stole a beige Hyundai Sonata sedan from an acquaintance of Denkler who also lives in Nash County. At 6:50 a.m. that morning Collie's grandmother discovered she was missing when she went to wake her up to go to school. Authorities say the girl left a note telling her family not to worry, and did not mention Denkler by name. Authorities believe the two had met earlier this year at a convenience store and do not at present believe the girl left involuntarily. Anyone who believes they may have seen Philip D. Denkler or Jodie Renee Collie should immediately call the Rocky Mount police at 252-977-4111 or contact their local law enforcement agency. (Editor s note. Why is a Rocky Mcunt incident on the cover of an Ashe County newspa­ per? We at the Jefferson Post strongly support the Amber Alert system, and believe it is critical in helping safely return endangered children to their homes. The system works when everyone in the state and region comes together to put a suspect and victim s faces before the public. We hope that our colleagues in the media in eastern North Carolina will come to the aid of Ashe County, should we have an Amber Alert involving us.) Hunter adds more acres to Phoenix Mountain auction by Jim Thompson Editor Map courtesy of the NOAA Government weather experts were predicting Monday morn­ ing that the worst of Hurricane Katrina would stay west of the northwestern mountains. This map shows its probable path. some simple rules for staying safe in heavy rainstorms: •Parents should keep their children from playing in creeks, streams and even street gutters following heavy rains. A small child can eas­ ily be swept into a culvert or storm drain by fast flowing water. •Even small creeks and streams can suddenly become raging torrents, sweeping away everything in their path. Safety officials point out that it only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep an adult off his or her feet. • Motorists should •«. never try to drive into standing or moving water. Floodwater is deceptive, filled with silt and debris that can damage a vehicle's brakes, transmis­ sion and undercarriage. And there is no guarantee that the road that was there before the storm will still be there. •Moving water is the most dangerous. It takes less than two feet of water to float the average size car. What is likely to be the largest land auction in Ashe County history got bigger Thursday. Earlier this month, the Chicago-based real estate auction firm of Sheldon Good & Co. announced it was auc­ tioning a 394-acre tract at the top of Phoenix Mountain, which is located between Warrensville and Lansing. That included most of the property held by Mainstreet Phoenix LLC, a corporation founded in 2002 by developer Eric Hunter. On Thursday, the decision was made to in­ clude the balance of Mainstreet Phoenix's holdings on the mountain, bringing the sale to a total of 477 acres. Sheldon Good & Co. is mar­ keting the property as the po­ tential site for a ski resort. At Sparta mayor blasts asphalt plant plans Contact Us 1 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • by Jim Thompson Editor "This asphalt plant could be the worst thing to happen to Alleghany County in a hundred years," commented Sparta Mayor John Miller after Rick Proffit, (above) a representative from Allegh­ any Citizens for Environ­ mental Safety (ACES) spoke '' 500 •M Will Katrina miss us? While it appears likely that this region will be spared the worst of Hurricane Katrina, state officials are urg­ ing mountain residents to be alert. Following last week's earthquake at Hot Springs, the potential for heavy rains creates the possibility of land­ slides and flash flooding. Gov. Easley's office issued these suggestions Friday: Residents who live in areas that experienced landslides or mudslides last fall are ad­ vised to pay close attention. These slides usually happen suddenly and without warn­ ing. Areas susceptible to land­ slides include: •Natural or man-made steep slopes, embankments or fills, cut or excavated slopes, hillside depressions or hol­ lows (especially near streams or springs), and eroded or un­ dercut stream or river banks; •Areas below steep slopes, especially those near streams; •Areas on hills or moun­ tainsides where runoff accu­ mulates; •Disturbed or modified slopes on mountainsides; and • Places where roads cross drainages or streams on mountainsides. Because most deaths from tropical storms and hur­ ricanes occur from inland flooding, people need to follow fM page 2B "• to the Sparta Rotary Club this week. Alleghany County realtor, Paula Presnell, noted, "If this plant is built, and with the quarry reopening on Highway 21, we'll have hun­ dreds of additional trucks moving north on 21 right into the town of Sparta and on to Highway 18 to Laurel Springs." The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing on a polluting in­ dustries ordinance on Sep­ tember 13 at 6:45 p.m. ACES representatives gave out a "Fact Sheet" on the proposed asphalt plant and urged Rotarians to attend the hear­ ing. For a fact sheet, call 359-2347 or attend ACES meetings each Monday, 7:00 p.m. at Burgiss Barn in Lau­ rel Springs. present, there are no plans on the table for such a resort, but Hunter had developed a business plan for the project, which will be included in the sale. He had also conducted snowmaking tests on the mountain. While ski resorts have been discussed in the county for many years, no work has ever begun on one. Another site considered in the past for a resort was a portion of Bluff Mountain, in the Buf­ falo community. A sign pro­ moting such a project stood at the base of the mountain for many years. The regional ski industry has had its ups and downs in the 40-plus years since it began in Blowing Rock. Warmer, wetter winters have put a strain on High Coun­ try resorts, with either "feast or famine" in snow being the rule. All area resorts have to rely heavily on manmade snow to supplement whatever nature provides. See Phoenix, page 5A Have you taken a bad check from this man? If so, the West Jefferson Po­ lice Department wants to talk to you. This is a mug shot of Larry Lee Shumate, 42, of Wilkes County. Earlier this month, authorities allege he, another man and a woman attempted to pass a counterfeit check at Ingles in West Jefferson. Shumate is currently being held on a variety of charges in Wilkes County jail, and is un­ der a $131,000 secured bond. If you recognize him as someone who may have passed a bad check at your business, Unemployment rates up locally Libraries effective investments The unemployment rate in Ashe and 84 other North Carolina counties rose in July, according to numbers released Friday by the Employment Security Commission. Ashe County's unemployment rate, which was 5.7 percent in June rose to 6.1 percent in July. Regionally, the rate in Alleghany County went from 5.5 down to 5.3 percent; rose in Watauga from 3.3 to 3.4 percent; and was up in Wilkes, from 6.0 to 6.6 percent. Statewide, unemployment stood at 5.9 percent in July, up from 5.5 percent in June. The American Library Association reports, "Libraries are among the most effective of all public services, serving more than 2/3 of the popu­ lation with less than 2 percent of all tax dollars. A study of the economic contribution and return on taxpayer investment in Florida public libraries shows that returns far exceed taxpayers' invest­ ment—$6.54 return for every tax dollar invested. South Carolina found that its libraries provided $4.48 in value for each tax dollar. Libraries also supply more jobs, higher wages, and an increase in the gross national product, providing further Det. Bill Craig of the West Jef­ ferson PD wants to talk to you. Give him a call at 246-9410. proof that libraries are a sound economic invest­ ment. "Observed every September since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month reminds parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Studies have shown that children who are read to in the home and use library services per­ form better in school and are more likely to use libraries as a source for lifetime learning. With almost 16,500 public libraries nationwide, free homework help, computer classes and a world of information are right around the comer." If you don't already have a library card, stop by there and get one today! �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Harold Parsons West Jefferson February 10, 1923 August 17, 2005 Mr. Harold Parsons, age 82, of West Jefferson, NC died Wednesday morning, August 17, 2005 at the Wilkes Senior Villages in North Wilkesboro, NC.. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home, 2005 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jeffer­ son, NC by Rev. Ken Perdue and Rev. Rex Eldreth. Burial followed in the Stony Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2005 at the Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Parsons was born in Wilkes County on February 10, 1923. He owned his own Taxi Cab Company in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Allen Parsons. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Beshears Parsons; three sons, Benny Parsons and wife, Terri, of Concord, NC, Steve Parsons and wife, Donna, of Rochester, Michi­ Gladys Thelma Marsh Shepherd Sparta December 1, 1918 August 18, 2005 Gladys Thelma Marsh Shepherd, age 86, of Sparta, formerly of Laurel Springs, died Thursday night, August 18, 2005 at Alleghany Memo­ rial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Transou United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Brooks officiat­ ing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Saturday, August 20 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Ashe County on Sunday, Lena Osborne Ball Landis, NC August 10,1920 August 15, 2005 Lena Osborne Ball, age 85, of Landis, NC, formerly of Ashe County, died Monday, August 15 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. Fu­ neral services were conducted Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kannapolis, NC with Bishop James R. Johnson officiating. Visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial was in Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, NC. Mrs. Ball was born August Helen Call Sloop West Jefferson May 16, 1913 August 25, 2005 Mrs. Helen Call Sloop, age 92, of 200 Wade E. Vannoy Road, West Jefferson, NC, died Thursday morning, August 25, 2005. She was the wife of the late, Thomas Eugene Sloop and was also preceded in death by a brother, B.S. Call, Jr. Helen was born on May 16, 1913 in Wilkes County to Buel Slater Call, Sr. and Mae Transou Call. She attended Woman's College in Greensboro. She worked as a court reporter for 30 years and was an active member for many years in the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. She was also a member of several local and state organizations. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Roderick (Rick) and Kena Edwards Sloop, of Todd, son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Carolyn Watson Sloop, of Raleigh; one granddaughter gan and Phil Parsons and wife, Marcia, of Cornelius, NC; a daughter, Patty Par­ sons Severt and husband, Rex, of West Jefferson, NC; a brother, Kenneth Whittington and wife, Grace, of Purlear, NC; three sisters, Wilma Tay­ lor and husband, Herbert, of Purlear, NC, Irene Blackburn, of Purlear, NC and Maryann Putman and husband, Elmer, of Burlington, NC; eleven grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memori­ als may be made to: Stony Hill Baptist Church Build­ ing Fund, 406 Summit Road, Purlear, NC 28665. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.boonefuneralhome.com. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Wil­ kes Senior Village for all the prayers, support and acts of kindness shown to them through their fathers declin­ ing health. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson, NC was in charge of these arrangements. December 1, 1918 to the late Abner Marsh and to the late Jane Woodruff. She was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Sid­ ney Shepherd. She is survived by two sons, Johnny Shepherd, of Sparta and Harold Shepherd, of North Wilkesboro; a broth­ er, Ballard Marsh, of West Jefferson; two grandchil­ dren, Sherry Rose and David Shepherd; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. (corrected obituary) 10, 1920 in Ashe County, NC to the late Kelly and Dessie Roark Osborne. She grew up in the Ivy Branch community and attended Ashe County schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Ball, who died November 21, 1999. Survivors include: one son, Craig Ball, of Landis, NC; one granddaughter, Shannon Ball, of Matthews, NC; one grandson, Justin Ball, of Mat­ thews, NC; one sister, Iva Lea Hodge, of Mountain City, TN; one brother, Robert Osborne, of Creston, NC; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. and spouse, Roslyn Sloop Troutman and Scott Troutman, of Raleigh; one grandson, Chad B. Sloop, of Raleigh; one great-grandson, Wm. Tays Troutman, of Raleigh; two nephews also survive. The family is very grateful for the devotion and care given to Helen by Cindy Silver, Darlene Johnson, Mary Eller, Chris Brown and Bertha Kimberlin. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel in West Jefferson with Rev. Lewis Poag officiating. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 1 until 2 p.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to the funeral service. You rtlay give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Jefferson Post online subscriptions are available. Call 336-846-7164 for more injormation. Vernie Adams Lansing October 17, 1921 August 20. 2005 Elder Vernie Adams, age 83 of Lansing, died Saturday, August 20, 2005 at his home. Elder Adams was born October 17, 1921 in Ashe County to the late Edward and Maggie Powers Adams. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Louise Finley and a son-inlaw, Larry Roten. Elder Adams was an ordained minister in the Mountain Union Regular Baptist Association for 55 years. Elder Adams pastored several area churches and was currently pastor of Three Top Mountain Union Baptist Church. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Chapel Mountain Union Baptist Church. Sandra Leigh Myers Lee Jefferson September 8,1945 August 26, 2005 Mrs. Sandra Leigh Myers Lee, age 59, of Jefferson, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. A memorial service was held on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at West Jefferson First Baptist Church with Fa­ ther Stephen Miller, Rev. Law­ rence Goodman and Rev. Ken Morris officiating. The family received friends from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sun­ day, two hours prior to the me­ morial service. Michael Guilford McCoy Creston July 16, 1956 August 24, 2005 Michael Guilford Mc­ Coy, age 49 of Creston, NC, died Wednesday, Au­ gust 24, 2005 at his home. Mr. McCoy was born July 16, 1956 in Wilmington, DE to the late Barney and Ada Barker McCoy. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Henry Way. Mr. McCoy attended Peak Valley Baptist Church. He loved to build and had many hobbies and inter­ ests. He loved the out­ doors. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tues­ day, August 30, 2005 at Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel. Rev. Tommy Stephens and Rev. Carl Witherspoon will officiate. Burial will follow in the Goss Cem­ etery. The family will re­ ceive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior the ser­ vice Tuesday at Ashelawn. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone, 626 Ashe Central School Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640. Mr. McCoy is survived by his wife, Charlotte Stewart McCoy; one son, Sgt. Robert C. Mullis Jr. and wife, Holly, of Lenoir, NC; one daughter, Tina McCoy of Kingsport, TN; two brothers, Jessie Mc­ Coy of TN and Tim McCoy of Wilmington, DE; three sisters, Joyce Wade of Wilmington, DE, Lisa Dix­ on of Elkton, MD and Ellen Caison of Laurinburg, NC; four grandchildren, Kody, Kensey and Cadence Mul­ lis and Keegan Graham. Several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. You may email your condolences to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 24,2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Bluford Eldreth, Elder Joey McClure, Elder Tommy Dollar and Elder Ronda Rash officiated. Burial followed in the Sexton Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23 at Badger Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Eugene Seatz, Nathan Seatz, David Brooks, John Roten, Eddie Adams, Tim Adams, Daniel Roten and Mitchell Hart. Dayton Seatz and Justice Adams served as honorary pallbearers. Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to: Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Elder Adams is survived by his wife: Lottie Roberts Adams; two sons, Jim Adams and wife, Elaine, of Creston, NC and Elder Tom Adams and wife, Barbara, of Lansing, NC; three daughters, Lena Mae Finley, Linda Brooks and husband, Ralph, and Sandy Roten all of Lansing, NC; nine grandchildren, 17 great­ grandchildren, three greatgreat grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Lee was born in Ashe County on Saturday, Septem­ ber 8,1945 to the late Sherman Myers and Virginia Hardin Myers. Sandra worked for New River Mental Health. She was also a charter member of the Ashe County Little Theatre. She is survived by a son, Sherman Lee, of West Jeffer­ son and a daughter, Ginny Lee, of Greensboro; three grandchil­ dren also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Evidence-Based Research: What the RX industry might not want you to know Information found www.aarp.com at When you need a medication you want the best there is. You want the drug that's most effective with the fewest side effects. But how do you and your doctor determine if there is a difference among the many drugs available to treat your condition, and if there is a difference how do you determine which is best for you? The Food and Drug Administration offers the American consumer no help with answering this question. Before a new drug can be marketed, the FDA requires only that the therapy be proven more effective than a placebo. There is no requirement for head-tohead studies showing how that drug compares to other medicines designed to treat the same condition. So where can you find comparative information? 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Since the regulations that govern the approval of new drugs and their use do not require comparing one drug with another, evidence-based research needs to be funded separately. This funding is now coming from federal and state sources and needs to be continued at an increased level. 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Jim Black Speaker N.C. House of Representatives Special to the Post Pick any measure of com­ petitive success and you'll find North Carolina consistently ranked among the best plac­ es in the world to live, work, and do business. A collabora­ tive, supportive climate for business, vibrant clusters of innovation, world-renowned research universities, diver­ sified economy, and a highly skilled workforce are a few of the many reasons businesses choose North Carolina. In today's global economy, rural counties struggle to gain the attention of expansion-mind­ ed corporations, tourists, film­ makers, and entrepreneurs. But by joining together as part of a regional economic development organization, even the most isolated com­ munities can find prosperity in the modern economy. Re- N.C. House Speaker Jim Black gional branding not only cap­ tures the imagination of com­ panies and vacationers, but leverages leadership, indus­ trial and commercial ameni­ ties, educational assets, and private sector resources that extend across county lines. Regional branding also binds together local governments and public resources to build advanced infrastructure to accommodate new and ex­ panding industry. North Carolina's seven re­ gional economic development partnerships identify key ele­ ments necessary to facilitate regional economic develop­ ment at the local level; apply economic development strate­ gies to enhance local govern­ ment presence in the global economy; and provide a re­ gional force to attract capital investment, promote trade, and enhance economic oppor­ tunities. In the early to mid 1990's, North Carolina was not com­ petitive within the United States, or even within or own southern-states borders. I am proud that I was part of a team of forward-thinking legislators that crafted the development of our seven re­ gional economic development partnerships. Senator Mar­ tin Nesbitt of Asheville was a true pioneer that was in­ strumental in the formation of the new marketing com­ missions and helped to steer existing private economic de­ velopment entities under one umbrella to help the State function more collaboratively in their business attraction and expansion activities. Together with the incen­ tives that are often not looked upon favorably by fiscal con­ servatives - though they are undeniably needed as a means of competition in the global economy - the seven re­ gional economic development partnerships leverage the State's own marketing dol­ lars to make North Carolina at or near the top of business relocation and expansion. The challenge to the re­ gional approach to economic development is encouraging counties to be open to work­ ing collaboratively. Natural resources, infrastructure, transportation systems, in­ dustry, and other essential el­ ements are already regional in scope. Local governments, communities, and the private sector should also cooperate to create regional structures that promote a coherent whole that reflects local indi­ viduality and identity. I am excited that the re­ gional partnerships have taken a proactive role in find­ ing innovative measures to transform North Carolina's economy to advanced manu­ facturing and knowledgebased jobs. Strategic plan­ ning is a method of effectively focusing economic change so that the communities within the region can design a blue­ print and allow them to feel that they control their own futures. As the regional part­ nerships work to complete and implement their visioning plans, the State of North Carolina should take each of those strategies, integrate Foxx to Speak at workshop on women in public service •M. RALEIGH (August 26, 2005) -- Pre-registration has begun for "Women at the Table: Preparing Women for Public Service," a one-day workshop designed to help prepare women interested in public service. The work­ shop, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center in Boone, will open with a presentation by U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx. The workshop is expected to attract women from west­ ern North Carolina inter­ ested in facilitating change in their communities by running for elected office or serving on appointed boards and commissions. The workshop is spon­ sored by the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, a joint initiative of the Women's Forum of North Carolina and Peace College. The N.C. Center for Women in Public Service is a nonpartisan organiza­ tion that prepares women to seek and serve in pub­ lic office. Support comes from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Sprint Corpo­ ration, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation and other sponsors, and in­ dividual contributors. Registration begins at -®- 8:30 a.m at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center on the campus of Appalachian State University. The pro­ gram runs from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The $30 registra­ tion fee includes lunch, re­ freshments and all needed materials. Pre-registration information is available by e-mailing nccwps@peace. edu or calling 919-508-2308. Online registration is avail­ able at http://www.nccwps. org. Pre-registration is en­ couraged, although walkins will be gladly accepted. Walk-ins pay a registration fee of $35; women who regis­ ter in groups of two or more pay $25 each. The Women's Forum, founded in 1976, is an or­ ganization through which women work together to achieve equality and main­ tain social, economic and political power for women. Peace College, chartered in 1857, is a women's col­ lege committed to challeng­ ing and preparing women for meaningful careers and for ethical lives of purpose, leadership and service. Peace is the only North Carolina college offering a leadership studies degree on the baccalaureate lev­ el. Find more information about Peace at http://www. peace.edu. them with the University of North Carolina's own efforts, and develop a master plan which skillfully manages de­ livery of services to each re­ gion of North Carolina based on the needs and assets of each area. Continued success re­ quires an immense amount of cooperation between many regional governments and institutions that create a vi­ tal cycle in which clusters of innovation and foundations are mutually supportive. It is with the joint cooperation of our state's governmental leadership, large to small business executives, academ­ ic professionals, and county governments that we can succeed in erasing poverty, enhancing economic opportu­ nity for everyone, providing for human investment, and developing livable and dis­ tinctive communities which enrich the quality of life for all of our citizens. 784 charged with DWI RAI.F.TCTH- State and local law enforcement officer! RALEIGHofficers charged 784 people with Driving While Impaired (DWI) during stepped-up checkpoints across the state Aug. 19-21 as part of the Governor's Highway Safety Program "Booze It & Lose It" fall campaign,"Across the State Battle Against DWI." "State and local law enforcement officers were out in full force this weekend and will continue this effort through­ out the campaign," said Darrell Jernigan, director of the Governor's Highway Safety Program. "We want to send the message that impaired driving is simply not tolerated in North Carolina." Officers held more than 1,400 checkpoints and patrols statewide. A total of 147 DWI charges were made against individuals younger than 21 and 637 charges against driv­ ers 21 and older. Drivers in Mecklenburg County were charged with 68 total DWI violations, the highest in the state. Other coun­ ties with a high number of charges include Wake County with 39 violations and Robeson County with 34 violations. In addition to DWI charges, officers issued 2,902 oc­ cupant restraint charges and 7,176 speeding violations. Traffic and criminal violations issued for the state totaled nearly 21,000. Officers recovered 23 stolen vehicles and arrested nine fugitives. "'Across the State' Battle Against DWI" will continue through Labor Day Weekend. Garbage Service Survey Attention Residents of Ashe County. 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When I am ready to start service in your area, I will contact you with information about the pick-up days and location of the cans. Please note that you must provide the containers and the household garbage must be bagged in order to receive service. Fill out the form below with your name, address and phone and mail to: Garbage Service Survey 2932B NC HWY.113 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Cut or Tear Here El Yes, I would like to have a weekly garbage service Name Mailing Address / P.O. Box: Street Address: JimxL City: Phone ( )• .NC Zip Code: �Public Opinion were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or ne wsp p without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." -Thomas Jefferson, 1787 M Editorial We're sorry, Mr. President Facts, truth & the press The president we refer every day. This past weekend, some to is not the current incum­ people—mostly, but by no bent, but President Jimmy Carter. And, as a nation, we means all, young—gath­ need to apologize because ered in Asheville to look at we would not listen to his a future where oil begins to lose its dominant role warning. During his term of office in our energy strategy. At (1977-1981), Carter tried to the Southern Energy and get the nation to address its Environment Expo, there energy crisis. Having seen were vehicles—right off the the impact of the oil embar­ showroom floor—that could go of the mid-1970s and get 61 mpg. There were diefully understanding the sel vehicles modified to run potential effects of import­ on biodiesel (a soy-based ing foreign oil, he warned fuel), and even straight we were in crisis and called vegetable oil, and get 45 on us for sacrifice and inno­ mpg. There was talk of a California company, headed vation to respond. But the nation did not by a reputable scientist, want to listen. Weary of the that can modify cars to get counter-culture wars and up to 220 mpg. Over in one exhausted by the Vietnam corner, there were electric War, a whole lot of people cars—sort of overgrown golf just wanted to be happy cars—that are designed to and go on—possibly to a handle short trips (35 miles disco. So we shunned or less), without any fuel. Also at the Expo were Jimmy Carter, ignored his advice on oil, and elected primary heating systems, Ronald Reagan, a cheerful, developed in Norway, that grandfatherly figure who draw only a few volts of elec­ was more likely to ruffle tricity—and can take that our hair affectionately (at from the sun. Appalachian least figuratively) than to State was there, talking about wind energy. ruffle our feathers. Americans are no less So today we watch help­ lessly as gasoline soars innovative than they were towards $3 a gallon and, as in Thomas Edison's day. we go to press, oil tops $70 But these pioneers need our a barrel. Our "wanna feel help and encouragement as good" culture turned in its they help us move into new VW Bugs with their high ways of living. When we import our mileage for"Osamamobiies," last barrel of imported gas guzzlers that help keep us dependent on terror­ oil—because we no longer ist-supporting nations like require it—we will have Saudi Arabia for our oil. finally heeded the advice of We're sorry, Mr. President. that wise man, James Ear We are getting more sorry Carter Jr. To the Editor: This is a response to Jeff Daniel's letter regarding the editorial "The Price of Ad­ mission." Mr. Daniels says, "Whatever happened to facts and truth in the press?" (Per­ haps he should confine him­ self to Fox news since he obvi­ ously wants his own version of "truth") It struck me that there were plenty of facts in this story. The $100,000 admis­ sion price was certainly a fact. Bush will not meet with Cindy Sheehan whose son died in his false war—anoth­ er fact. He is only too willing to meet with these fund-rais­ ers—another fact. Mr. Daniels described Casey Sheehan as "one Amer­ ican Soldier who volunteered to serve in the military in an attempt to preserve freedom for his country while trying to free the people of Iraq." Iraq had absolutely nothing to do with preserving freedom in this country (If he "truly" wants to deal in "facts."). Had Casey actually died fighting terrorists who had attacked our country, I don't think we'd see his mother stand­ ing outside the Bush ranch or more than half the country supporting her. Freeing the people in Iraq was never a rationale for invading a Sov­ ereign Nation, and what kind of freedom have we gained for them? I wouldn't step foot anywhere near Iraq to help them celebrate their "free­ dom." Would you? What we gained for them is a country torn apart with terrorism and insurgency, lack of power and basic supplies, and a Constitu­ tion that is taking the women backwards and denying them rights they had gained under Saddam. In fact, the country w maw m 15 Ttfc6RPS^Cai£OlOU \m PORK TIJESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 \c / Tmms> WE swouip TUMKMG OF LEAVING TO CM*. KT U0ME WAVE TO TMMKMIG of BUYING A GAS GUZZLER lies of part time soldiers slide ing military decisions, then into distress as their loved Bush ignored that lesson; he ones stand on battlefields and let Rumsfeld publicly rebuke the family is deprived of their the chief of staff, Shinseki, civilian salaries. after the general dared tell tory of Newspapers" in North We offer a pittance in the truth: several hundred Carolina to find one. In this disability pay to seriously thousand troops would be re­ great red state heaven, he wounded soldiers. Our legis­ quired to secure Iraq. To this won't have to go far. In fact, lative representatives make day it's our failure to provide I'd say those newspapers will a disgraceful spectacle of security that has turned the be in the "majority." He might themselves bickering over a country into the terrorist ha­ also look up the "definition" of mere $1 billion in health care an editorial. "A leading article spending for them. Last year ven it hadn't been before 9/11. front in the war in a newspaper or magazine; folks in New Jersey collected "The central on terror," as Bush keeps re­ an editorial article; an article $12,000 at a pancake feed to minding us, hoping we'd for­ published as an expression of help stock food pantries for fi­ get he's the one who created the views of the editor." nancially hard-pressed fami­ it. The country has already Yes, Casey Sheehan lies of the National Guard. was a hero. The tragic thing The state of Illinois allows made the decision for Bush. We're outta there. Now we about Casey is that he was taxpayers to donate their need leaders who can pick up young enough that he prob­ tax refunds to such families. ably believed that his "Com­ For 2004, slightly more than the pieces of the fiasco that mander-in-Chief" would nev­ $400,000 was collected in has made us more vulnerable, er "lie" to him and lead him this way, or three cents per not less, to terrorists. Rep. Claude Kitchin of into a dangerous war on false capita. Is this what we mean North Carolina, spoke against pretences. Casey is dead. He by "supporting our troops"? can't speak for himself, but This nation will never truly the war, saying, "Let me once remind the House that it he's fortunate enough to have honor your service, and it will takes neither moral nor phys­ a strong mother who can and condemn you to the bottom does. Cindy Sheehan is also a of the economic scrap heap ical courage to declare a war hero. She represents a major­ should you ever get seriously for others to fight." There's nothing patriotic about send­ ity of people in this country wounded. ing our soldiers to die in a who are finally standing up Fight for your country, for war based on lies about Iraq's looks very much like it will and saying to this despicable become a "Shiite Theocracy." President and his adminis­ the poor and destitute, for threat to us. Bush knows how poor children who will never guilty he is. That's why he That's freedom for you. tration, "We've had enough." Mr. Daniels states that I think she- may surprise again have a father or moth­ has so quickly trashed any George Bush is the elect­ Mr. Daniels. I'd say her "15 er. Fight for the aged, the insider who contradicts his ed President of the United minutes of fame" may be ex­ handicapped, and for truth, story line about how we got to States and should be respect­ tended until this ungodly and justice and peace. Don't fight Iraq, starting with the Trea­ ed for his position if nothing unjustified war is over. One for a political belief. Don't lay sury secretary O'Neill and down your life for criminals, the counterterrorism czar more. That would be like say­ can only hope. liars, and thieves: Fight to Clarke. ing that "Hitler" should have Susan Phillips put those politicians in pris­ been respected for his "posi­ Support the troops and Vilas on where they belong. Don't pray for them. Just never tion" if nothing else. Castro fight for someone else's coun­ mind where they are, how should be respected for his po­ try. Don't die far off in some they got there, what they're sition. Saddam should have foreign land. Don't die for the doing there, and when they're been respected for his "posi­ greed of the emperor. Many leaving. Many have practical­ tion." A person has to "earn" Americans, share an unques­ ly elevated military "service" respect, and George Bush tioning loyalty to military to the level of the Christian has done NOTHING to earn tradition: an evil belief that ministry. When men go off respect from the American glorifies the wasting one's life to kill, people feel it is unpa­ people. He has done nothing in wars that profit the inter­ triotic not to support them. but wreak havoc on our coun­ ests of a small, self-serving, Yet, when the battlefield try, and he deserves all the aristocratic class. From the grows quiet and years pass disrespect and disdain he re­ "War of Northern Aggression" To the Editor: ceives. A country that follows it is hard to recall what the "They wrote in the old days right up to the absurdly titled fever was all about. The price a leader like "dumb sheep" and refuses to hold him ac­ that it is sweet and fitting to "Operation Iraqi Freedom," is still there, but the value of countable for his actions de­ die for one's country. But in the mistaking of blind faith it seems to have disappeared. serves whatever they get. modern war, there is noth­ for heroic sacrifice persists. The only things left are ques­ Bush said, "The thing Thank God there are enough ing sweet nor fitting in your tions of value. There may be people in this country like Mr. dying. You will die like a dog about the Vietnam War that nothing wrong with bringing Thompson who won't sit back for no good reason." — Ernest troubles me, as I look back, a man's life to a close a bit was it was a political war," dumbly and say nothing. If Hemingway prematurely, but what is the Cheap magnetic ribbons on adding the "essential" lesson value in doing so for a phony Mr. Daniels prefers editorials that share his views, all he cars proclaim support for the he learned from Vietnam was cause? needs to do is scan a "Direc- troops. At the same time fami­ to not have "politicians mak­ Craig Dudley Letters to the Editor Really support troops Jefferson N.CPrl Association <USPS 44,-810> Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. 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Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Democratic Party battles for relevance tend the grassroots Over in the United Kingdom, Tony does not exist. Blair is the leader of the Labor Party. Last year, the Because he is the leader, when Labor State Democratic has a majority of votes in Parliament— Party held its bien­ as it has had lately—he serves as prime nial convention in minister. The two go hand in hand. Raleigh, not five In the United States, the President is blocks from the gov­ seen as the leader of his party. Certainly ernor's mansion—in George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and an election year— others long before them, have been and Mike Easley perceived that way and nearly all have been active in the party. Jim Thompson not only did not appear, he did not On the state level, the governor acts even bother to send in the same manner. No one would have argued that Jim Hunt was the leader of a representative. Nor did he to this past Saturday's the Democrats. But times have changed, and there is currently an unusual battle State Executive Committee meeting in raging between this state's Democrats— Raleigh. House Speaker Jim Black sent a representative to vote in his place and and the Democratic governor. Each county across North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long was has a Democratic and Republican on hand in his familiar red vest. But party structure. There are leaders in Easley and the rest of the Democrats each precinct, working with a county on the Council of State were nowhere to chair. In this county, Pam Barlow is be seen, even though all are members of the Republican chair, Melba Jones the the committee. So the Democrats there passed an Democrat. The chairs, along with repre­ amendment to their plan of organiza­ sentatives elected at party conventions, form the State Executive Committee, tion, saying any Executive Committee which is the governing body of each member who misses two meetings will be dropped from this board. That party. These committees represent the includes Easley. With this decision, the grassroots grassroots of both parties. In the case party is fighting for relevance. They of the Democrats, however, many of the top elected officials would like to pre- obviously hope to force Easley to rec­ ognize their importance and the need to work with the counties—rather than leading from inside the Raleigh Beltway. He will have to do that, or face the embarassment of being dropped from membership in this key committee by his own party. The stakes for the Democratic Party and for Easley—who may still be think­ ing of a presidential run—are high. It will be an interesting political battle to watch in the months ahead. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and com­ munity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Grandfather Mountain to hold Kidsfest on September 10 rn.GRANDFATHER MOUNAIN, NC—On Saturday, September 10, Grandfather Mountain will celebrate its 2nd Annual Kidfest, a day designed to get kids excited about the nature and cul­ ture of the North Carolina Mountains through fun and entertaining activities. "We have a lot of things at Grandfather Mountain de­ signed to entertain adults," said Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Jesse Pope, "but we thought we needed to have a day specifically for kids." Over 200 youngsters showed up to participate in the inaugural Kidfest cel­ ebration last year, but Pope says this year will be even more fun with even more things to do. Said Pope, "We had a great event last year and we learned a lot about how to make it even bigger and better this year." Pope will get the day started with a guided hike on the Woods Walk Trail. Jesse will share unexpected secrets about the things that live inside the logs and un­ der the rocks in the woods, and he may even bring out a few creepy creatures for kids to see and touch. The Animal Habitat staff will be available to talk with guests in the wildlife habitats and will lead "en­ richment" activities for the otters, cougars and deer. "Enrichment" is a term that describes the diversions that the staff presents to the ani­ mals to break up the routine of their days and give the animals something unusual to get excited about. Some­ times they offer the animals toys to play with and some­ times they offer them puz­ zles to solve so that they can get their treats. Later in the day Jesse Pope will lead the group in the Thicket Game. A nature fanatic's version of hide and seek, the Thicket Game lets kids experience for them­ selves about how wild ani­ mals and bird use their col­ ors and marking to blend in with their surroundings and keep from getting caught! The Harry Potter fans in the group will be enthralled as they get up close with the live owls and hawks visiting from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute. Bird expert Nina Fischesser is a real "wiz­ ard" with owls, and she will Photos courtesy of Grandfather Mountain The face painters were a big hit at Grandfather Mountain's first Kidfest last September. The 2nd annual Grandfather Mountain Kidfest is scheduled for September 10. keep the crowd on the edge of their seats with great sto­ ries about the personalities and adventures of each of her feathered friends. Mountain culture is an equally entertaining facet of Grandfather Mountain's Kidfest. Storyteller Glen Bollick will be on hand to spin his yarns and keep kids laughing with exciting and humorous stories of moun­ tain characters and their adventures. In addition to knowing how to tell a tall tale, Bollick can play (and build) any instrument that has strings. He'll bring out a few of the traditional (an not so traditional) bluegrass instruments and pepper his storytelling with songs. For even more fun, face painters will be ready to adorn little faces with but­ terflies, hummingbirds and flowers (or snakes, spiders and other creepy crawlies for the tougher customers in the crowd), and every child ages 4 to 12 will receive an activity packet upon arrival at the park. Packets will include pictures for color­ ing, puzzles for solving, and other interesting handouts to entertain kids when they get home. "We just hope that every­ body comes out and has a good time," concluded Pope. Grandfather's Kidfest will last from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is included as part of the regular park admis­ sion. For more information, phone 800-468-7325 or visit on the web at www.grandfather.com/events/kidfest.htm. Mountainhome Music to celebrate American's workers I write. I teach. I drive a truck. I'm a mechanic, a nurse, a baker, a brick­ layer, a painter, a Fireman, salesman, secretary, factory worker, farmer, and techni­ cian. My work is more than money; it's a part of who I am: a source of self-respect and a way to connect to oth­ ers. Absent work, I strug­ gle. Given work, or creating my own work, I feel more worthwhile. Every Sunday night be­ fore Labor Day for the last ten years, Mountainhome Music has produced a spe­ cial concert to honor those who labor. "We sing songs and tell stories about the people who have made our community what it is to­ day," said Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music host. "We mostly concentrate on the work—and the value of work—of previous genera­ tions, such as farmers, coal miners, factory workers, and railroaders. We have a very rich tradition in work and story and song. And it's always fun to share." Sharing their songs and stories this year will be multi-instrumentalist, Da­ vid Johnson; guitarist and banjo player, Steve Lewis; mandolinist and Fiddler, Scott Freeman; bass play­ er, Josh Scott, and singers Paige Greene, Laurie Nich­ olson, and Bill Winkler. Joe Shannon will narrate the musical journey. David Johnson has twice been named National Studio Musician of the Year in the field of gospel music; Steve Lewis was 2003 Merlefest guitar and banjo champi­ on and a former National Banjo Champion; Scott Freeman recently took first place in mandolin at the Wayne Henderson Festival, and Josh Scott, still very young, has become a first class bass player. Paige Greene is a veteran vocalist with the Blue Ridge Com­ munity Theater and LeesMcRae Summer Theatre. Laurie Nicholson works in the music program at Rum­ ple Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Bill Winkler is the band director at Watau­ ga High School, choir direc­ tor at First Baptist Church in Boone, and he's a Watau­ ga County Commissioner. The concert will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Boone on Sun­ day, September 4. Start­ ing time is 8:00. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets for children are $5:00, and a new family ticket is avail­ able for $30.00. This is for two adults and up to four children. Tickets may be purchased online at www. mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Crucis), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, The Blowing Rock Stage Company and Pandora's Mailbox in Blowing Rock, and at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jefferson. The purpose of Mountainhome Music is the honor the musicians, dancers, and sto­ rytellers of the Appalachian region. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the Blue Ridge Music Trails project, an outreach program of the North Carolina Arts Coun­ cil. For more information call 828-264-8118 or go to www. mountainhomemusic.com GEM (Ganzenmuller Electri­ cal Marketing) Award, which honors those who lead a com­ pany to greatness in electri­ cal marketing. With its roots established in 1906 at the dawn of the electrical age, Leviton is one of the world's most exten­ sive and diversified electrical manufacturing companies. Leviton has more than thirty facilities dedicated to engi­ neering, manufacturing and distribution of over 25,000 products for nearly every con­ nectivity need, from electrical receptacles to optical fiber components. Leviton will cel­ ebrate its centennial anni­ versary next year. For more information, contact Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., 5925 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362-2591, www. leviton.com. Leviton continued from front page and numerous other positions before being appointed Exec­ utive Vice President. In this post, he directs the company's manufacturing, engineering, distribution and information technology operations. Sokolow has served the indus­ try as Technical Chairman and Chairman of the Elec­ tronic Data Exchange Com­ mittee of NAED, NEMA and NEMRA and currently serves as Chairman of NEMA's Wir­ ing Device Section. He is a recipient of Electrical Whole­ saling magazine's prestigious David Johnson & fiddle CORN MAZE at Shulls Farm 4249 Roan Creek Road • Mountain City, TN 37683 423-291-1117 Located approximately 4 miles South of the intersection of 421 & 167 www.shullsfarm.com • email: shullsfarm@yahoo.com Phoenix continued from front page Sheldon Good & Co. will accept sealed bids on the property through Monday, Oct. 17. Corn Maze $9 Adults • $6 Children under 12 Every Saturday night - Live Bluegrass Music * 7pm-9pm • $5 per person This Saturday ~ Grady Stout & Friends September 3rd ~ Rock Hill • Corn Box • Wagpn Train • Tare Painting • Straw Pyramid • llav Hides Helicopter Rides • Gift Shops September 10th • Farmers Market $13 per Person and much, much more! All School, Church & Scout Groups of 20 or more persons are eligible for a special rate. Please email or call 423-291-1117for more information! m �TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 7A ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JSJEWSLINE HEALTH TIPS MOW OVE5U l e l"Vt fmtl- i u t y B / i t i f uy iiid C te ot r Eggs are high in cholesterol, but that's no reason to avoid them. A large Harvard study several years ago found that subjects eating one egg a day had no higher risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke than subjects eating fewer than one egg a week. In terms of your cholesterol profile, saturated fats (found mainly in meat and dairy products) and trans fat (found in commercial baked goods and stick margarine) are more risky because they stimulate the liver to make more cholesterol. Aside from the cholesterol, eggs are rich in B vitamins, folic acid, protein and good" polyunsaturated fats. Ashe Nlffnocixl is the hospiul that offeri your family the hot etivironment available for the bir rh of jmif eHiM. • Wbtrt ik* n u t of Uf* M pwtous f d HDL: THE HIGHER THE BETTER Increase your HDL cholesterol by two to three percent, and you'll lower your risk of a heart attack by at least the same percentage, regardless of your LDL or total cholesterol. HDL is the good" cholesterol because it transports excess cholesterol back to the liver. Studies show that increasing HDL is particularly beneficial for postmenopausal women and for persons with diabetes or the metabolic syndrome. • B'Aerr ikr nrw dJJitton cf tbt/Mmily un hi if J rtJ by tbiftmtSy in remfcfl. • Wbtrt Mum anJ DaJ f*n bend wtJb ifreir REAL MEN EAT FRUITS. VEGGIES Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants believed to protect against cancer as well as heart disease. According to one study, men who averaged four or more servings of vegetables a day had a 35 percent lower risk of prostate cancer than those who ate only two servings a day. A Dean Ornish study of 90 men with prostate cancer found that those on a vegan diet, with 10 percent of their calories from fat, showed a slight decrease in PSA while those in the control group had a rise in PSA. ir/w arnwl. • I fiery >\o» beginnings Art pcssiblt. The Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center is designed to give the mother, baby and family the best experience. We have designed three suites that will address the birthing needs and the family needs. Where Mom and Baby are our top priority, but Dad is taken care of too. We honor the memory of Mrs. Wilma Vannoy and the dedication of her family to Ashe Memorial Hospital by naming this center after her. I Several recent studies have questioned the value, and possible harm, of large doses (400 IU a day or more) of vitamin E supplements. For most individuals the solution is simple: get vitamin E from food sources plus multivitamins. The problem becomes complicated, however, for persons diagnosed with either an intermediate case of macular degeneration (MD) or advanced MD in one eye. The AREDS antioxidant vitamin prescribed for these patients includes 400 IU of vitamin E (as well as zinc and copper). Studies of AREDS have shown no benefits for patients with early disease. Medical experts suggest that these patients eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, a good source of vitamin E as well as beta carotene and lutein, a substance important to macular health. * - PSA TESTING PRO AND CON Prostate cancer deaths declined 16 percent between 1996 and 2000, shortly after the PSA blood test became widespread, but there is controversy as to whether testing is responsible for the decrease. The drop in prostate cancer deaths occurred at similar rates in areas such as the United Kingdom where PSA testing is much less common than in the United States. The PSA test is believed to be capable of detecting prostate cancer five to seven years before an abnormality will show up on a digital rectal examination but has not been proven to reduce prostate cancer mortality. The drop in the prostate cancer mortality rate during the 1990s followed an unexplained increase in mortality during the 1980s. GOOD TO QUIT-EARLY OR LATE Female smokers who quit before they turn 30 are no more likely to die of lung cancer than a woman who has never smoked, according to a 2005 study. But even those who smoke for many years still benefit from quitting. One study found that subjects who quit smoking in their 60s significantly lowered their risk of developing lung cancer and extended their life expectancy by several years. VISION PROBI FMS UP DEPRESSION RISK Older Americans suffering from macular degeneration or otter vision problems have an increased risk of depression that frequently gets overlooked. Patients may see their situations hopeless and their feelings regarding vision loss often go beyond any disability they suffer. One study found that at lest a third of seniors with vision impairment had symptoms of depression. Many ophthalmologists routinely screen for depression. , PROVIDING NON-EMERGENCY JSKM TREATMENT FOR • RESPIRATORY AND UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS • BRONCHITIS • EAR INFECTIONS • STREP THROAT •FLU • GENITOURINARY • URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS • GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS • NAUSEA AND VOMITING • DIARRHEA •MINOR INJURIES • MINOR LACERATIONS • ABRASIONS • SPRAINS • MINOR NOSE BLEEDS • RASHES • SIMPLE SMALL • MINOR EYE Chan 1W$ct, M.D. Kevin Kurt/, M.D. ijj Ashe Memorial Hospital O BURNS b*u f t d w t pbyikiaw dtlnnffhg babus: if b tg ffering a variety of non-emergency services such as the treatment of minor condi­ tions, including any needed injections. Physicals are also provided for sports and commercial dri­ ver's license requirements. Serious con- . ditions will still need to be treated at Ashe Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, and the center will not treat for chronic conditions that need to be managed by a family physician. This center is not an extension of the hospital emergency department, but a clinic that fits the need of non-emergency care. For true emergencies, call 911 or go directly to Ashe Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. INJURY Vickie Inglcdur, M.D. • REMOVAL OF Mctiruia Wbniick. M-D. SIMPLE FOREIGN Located at the Top Dog Clinic, at the Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. For more information, call 384-6322. BODY www.ashememorial.org • OTHER MINOR PROBLEMS We've added a new tool to our website to make interactive healthcare a reality in the area! Community residents MOUNTAIN FAMILY CARE CENTER can now search for news and information on 5000 health-related topics by connecting to Ashe Memorial Hospital's website at www.ashememorial.org then click on the AMH Fasthealth section. 'Putting a on tlje ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL We're niuiays On CfILL 7 a 12 Months A Year Days A Week i t H •tOur sist You ckTo ealth! : V Hours A Day • chiropractic acupuncture massage therapy • Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Crowns and Bridges • Root Canals • Surgery • Partials and Dentures ACCEPTING KIDS! FRANCIS X. AMATO III, DMD W. Clay Church, DDS S p r e a d The Word About The Scfjter Mammogram —One Friend At A Time. Our facility provides every woman with MamntoPad -a soft foam pad that creates a cushion between you add the mammography machine. So you can relax, knowing your mammogram will be warm and comfortable. We are proud to be a certified Softer Mammogram Provider And when it comes to encouraging your friends to take care of themselves, you might have to take matters into your own hands. Spread the word about our new Softer Mammogram—one friend at a time. It's one way you can share in our urgent mission of saving lives. CSSH Ashe Memorial Hospital Suite 1 • Jefferson • 246-7473 Give your family the gift of a beautiful healthy smile- Call today! ASHE SERVICES FOR AGING, INC. Providing a broad range of services designed to improve the quality of li fe for older adults, enhance their dignity and help them maintain their independence at home. Volunteer Opportunities Certificates of Accreditation from Information and Referral Accreditation Commission for Healthcare Congregate Meals Adult Day Health Care 336-846-5651 Group Respite Senior Center Activities Meadow Creek Shopping Center www.currentchiro.com fZcautiful, Stealth? <&mih? faces of &she Countp M A K I N G B R E A S T F R I E N D S F O R L I F E Senior Housing \ �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Riverview Community TRAC program in schools Center to have antique show and flea market Riverview Community Center in Creston is getting ready for its Third Annual Antiques Show and Flea Market. Last year the show had dealers with everything from antiques to crafts to yard sale items. Even though a hurricane forced a last minute postponement, the show went on the next weekend and had a number of dealers. Tables rent for a ten dollar donation to the center. Spaces without tables are six dollars. The show begins at noon on Friday, September 16 and runs until after noon on September 17. It is free and food is available. For information or to rent a table, call Ruby Jones at the Riverview Thrift Shop (385-9812) or at 385-7661. The number of tables is limited. On Friday evening, a fund-raising dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. after whiqh the weekly Picking-n-Jamming schedule will give showgoers another family activity at the center. During the show, Ashe County resident Jean Ball and her sister Greta Robinson will be signing their book Old Grove Street and Other True Tales. The book contains several stories with Ashe County settings. Recently, the authors were informed that a story from the book has been selected for the "Tarheel Memories" section of the November issue of Our State magazine. Methodist women's group donates to A.S.H.E. The West Jefferson United Methodist Church and Women's Group recently delivered household goods to be used at the domestic violence emergency shelter, Monica's Haven, and within the A.S.H.E.'s survivor support group. Individual members of the church purchased new items to use within the shelter and* created welcome packs for women and their children to use during their time at the shelter (and then take with them upon transitioning). A.S.H.E. would like to thank WJUMC and all the Methodistchurchesfortheir continued support. A wish list for the organization can be obtained by calling 982-8851. A Safe Home for Everyone is a program of Shirley Tarleton, Barbara Robinson and Wrenn Mangrum of the Ashe Partnership for West Jefferson United Methodist Church are shown with the Children. generous donation to A.S.H.E. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County 4H is excited to announce the beginning of a new year with the 21st Century Community Learning Center 4-H TRAC Program in Ashe County Schools. The 21st Century Community Learning Center 4-H TRAC Program began last school year in December and offered specialized tutoring. Last year was a great success serving 225 students across the county with 95% of the students served scoring higher on their End of Grade tests for the 2004-2005 school year. This year we hope to serve 400 students throughout the county from the 1st Grade through the 9th Grade. Youth can take advantage of more than just tutoring. The program offers a nutritious mid-afternoon snack, hands-on enrichment activities, arts programming, organized games and much more in addition to one hour of tutoring. Transportation closer to home is also provided from each of the school sites Monday through Thursday. The goals and objectives of the 21st Century Community Learning Center 4-H TRAC Program are to improve academic performance, improve behavior and attitude through enrichment and experiential activities, strengthen family literacy, and improve collaboration with local organizations. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Hash, 4-H Program Assistant, TRAC Director at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336219-2650. If you would like to enroll a child, you may contact Jennifer White, Tutor Coordinator - Blue Ridge Elementary School at 336-877-7077, Andrea Lambert, Tutor Coordinator - Mountain View Elementary School at 336-982-8441, Pat Good, Tutor Coordinator - Westwood Elementary School at 336-877-2968, Jada Parsons-Weaver, Tutor Coordinator - Ashe County Middle School at 336-3841559 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm daily. Forspecial accommodations please contact Cooperative Extension at (336) 2192650. North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Tfte Wifma Varotoy Birthing Center Ashe Memorial is the hospital that offers your family the best environment available for the birth of your child. • Where the miracle of .life is precious. • Where the new addition to the family can be shared by the family in comfort. • Where Mom and Dad can bond with their new arrival. • Where new beginnings are possible. Call our staff at 336-846-0734for a tour Ki&AsHE Memorial Hospital 4th Annual SAMPLE SALE September 2-5 50% OFF (Retail Prices) Fall Apparel • Columbia SportswearCompany NEW LISTING Live in one of Ashe Counties most unique log home communities (Stonebridge) 1800 sq ft 3 bed /3 bath log home with cozy fireplace in living room, 1 car garage all on a huge private lot with trees. Priced to sell @ $298,00000 Call Appalachian Elite Properties today to schedule a showing. 336-246-8100 All Sales Final Gloves • Hats • Outerwear Scarves • Sportswear • Sweaters Sizes: Women's Medium, Men's Large, & Youth Sizes MAST GENERAL STORE p. SINCE 188BK=KK=> Hwy. 194 • Valle Crucis • 963-6511 App^«,. w 4N ELITE Sherry & Kevin Jordan - Broker/Owner • Call 336-246-8100 Appalachian Elite Properties wishes to thank all their clients who enabled their 2nd year in business to be a huge success with $8+ million in sales! We need homes to list now! If you're serious about selling your property...list with us! Now licensed in Tennessee also, hicated at Hit) North Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson, NC �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY EVENTS Liberty Baptist Church youth having BBQ Thursday, September 1 8 a.m.: Interagency Meeting at Sweet Aromas in West Jefferson. 7 p.m.: Shelter Dedication Ceremony of the A.S.H.E. shelter at the Ashe Arts Council Building, 303 School Avenue in downtown West Jefferson. For more information contact Debbie at 982-8851. Friday, September 2 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, September 3 11 a.m.: Liberty Baptist Church Youth Group will be having a Chicken BBQ fund raiser in the Ashe Cleaners parking lot. Call Tina Jones at 246-9696 for more information. 4 p.m.: Nature Walk with Photography will be held at New River State Park. Enjoy a nature hike with photography. We will discuss composition, photographic concepts and take pictures of wildflowers, landscapes and other points of interest at the New River State Park's US Hwy 221 Access. Meet a park ranger at the Community Building. Please bring a camera and wear comfortable hiking shoes. For directions or more information please call 336-982-2587. Sunday, September 4 12:30 p.m.: Hartzog Cemetery Decoration and Reunion will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church Shelter with covered dish lunch. All descendants of Philip and Martha McGlammery Hartzog and Squire and Sara Jane Eller Phillips are invited to attend as well as others who have family buried there. After lunch and visitation, we will go to the Hartzog Cemetery located on the Blackburn Farm on Idlewild Road. For further information, contact Dean or Lynelle Blackburn at 336-877- 2102. 1 p.m.: Miller-Stansberry Family Reunion will be held at Tuckerdale Baptist Church. All descendants and relatives are invited to attend. Plan to join in for a time of fellowship and fun. Please bring a picnic lunch. Decoration Day at Calhoun Cemetery on Big Springs Road in Creston. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation for the up-keep of the cemetery, you can make it to Calhoun Cemetery c/o Betty Bennett, 5178 E Little Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC 26843. Donations are tax deductible. 5 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of '57 will have their annual reunion picnic at West Jefferson Town Park Picnic Shelter. A catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. for $8 per person. Tuesday, September 6 11:30 a.m.: National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at Savory Chef Restaurant at 1992 Hwy. 16 North in Crumpler. Members are urged to attend and bring a guest. 7 - 9 p.m.: Blue Ridge Bible College announces fall quarter classes will begin. Subjects will be evolution vs. creation, Acts II, Genesis, and Revelation I. Call Bro. Doug Halsey for moreinformation at 276-5792833. Wednesday, September 7 8:30 a.m.: Open Airways - School Based Asthma Management Program for children 8-11. Call 846-0781 so that materials may be ordered. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. Thursday, September 8 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. Friday, September 9 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours priorto test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Amigos, at Ashe Family Central. There will be music, food, dancing, crafts, contests and more! Call 982-3954 for further information. our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Wednesday, September 21 Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 10 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe 9 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center's 10th Annual Walk for Life will be held at First Assembly of God on FawRoland Road in Jefferson. Call 846-4100 for more information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. Services for Aging. Thursday, September 22 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours priorto test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. Tuesday, September 27 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. 4 p.m.: Walton - Howell Reunion will be held at the Ongoing Events Jefferson Fire Department. Sunday, September 11 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at North Beaver Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Goodman speaking. Special music by the group Solid Rock. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at Temple Baptist Church with the Gospel Mountain Boys as guest singers. All are invited to come and take part in the service. After worship service, lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church, invite everyone to attend. 1 p.m.: Annual Harless Reunion will be held at Buffalo Baptist Church. All friends and family are encouraged to attend. Monday, September 12 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, a representative from the Committee for the New River will discuss activities for the preservation of the New River. Please come and learn more about this treasure in our midst. For more information, call 982-9538. 6:30 p.m. Ashe County Historical Society Board of Directors will meet at for their monthly meeting at the 1904 Court House Preservation Museum office in Jefferson. This office is located next to First Charter. The public is welcome. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope and the Sanders family will share songs, stories and more. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Ashe Arts Center at 336-846-ARTS. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe Party County for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Thursday, September 15 7 p.m.every2nd Mondayof each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are continued on page 10A ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL \ Highlands J§ Union Banli / Quick loan approval on... • home • construction • auto • business • personal loans Highlands Union Bank Loan Office 08B S. Jefferson Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336.846.1044 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash www.hubank.com at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. Latino, High Country Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Call our staff at: 336-846-0722 to answer any questions you might have! Saturday, September 17 Festival meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. by Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Democratic Friday, September 16 a.m.: Bluegrass meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. $10. Call 336-219-2650 for more information. presented and music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. We provide a soft foam cushion, called a MammoPad® for each woman's personal use during their screening mammogram. It's our way to provide the tender loving care you deserve. 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Drinking Water Screening at Agricul­ tural Service Center Confer­ ence Room with cost being 11 Ole' Time AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. !Ask Memorial is a Softer Mammogram Urometer Tuesday, September 13 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Informational meeting at Ashe County High School for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm £ 'Faces you know ...People you trust.' �PAGE 10A TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Ongoing events arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. continued from page 9A located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 2460781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville Freemason s Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post — Domino's . ,2@65/6 Football Contest The Pizza Delivery Experts Please see our Friday, September 9lh edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! i 8. I 2005-'06 football Contest Rules I I I I I I I I I 15. 9. 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may 16. 10. 17. 11. 18. 12. 19.. 13.. contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 20. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A s25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 14. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in 21. that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the TIE BREAKER | NAME 1 ADDRESS 2 STATE si CITY ZIP PHONE MINNESOTA ' @ SEATTLE are not 2Q_ games played5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. 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Jefferson Road 336-219-0001 Skyline Telephone Wesl Jefferson 336-877-1350 Agents T&D Satellite Tony Lyall 336-846-3601 Certain restrictions apply Ask for (tails Entries lor Apple iPal are bised on le >1 messages sent, nc . Ask for details Mjjkjk �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 11A COMMUNITY NEWS Jerry Lewis gets ready for Labor Day MDA Telethon Ifs almost time jor the 5 V7 mda telethon September 4 & S, 200S by Jerry Lewis Special to the Post Life is better when you laugh. Whether you're 9 or 79, whether you're rich or poor, whether you have an incurable disease or not, you should laugh as often as pos­ sible. I'm convinced that laugh­ ter heals much of what goes wrong with us. I've been a comedian since I was 5 years old, so I've seen a lot of heal­ ing. That's why I've spent the last 10 years doing Laugh­ ter and Healing seminars at medical centers across the country. A few years ago, my doc­ tors told me I had a serious disease that could take my life. I could hardly breathe from this disease that was de­ stroying my lungs. But I kept laughing. I laughed even when I was on a drug that made me lqok like a blimp, even when I didn't know whether I would wake up the next morning. And I kept other people laugh­ ing. I'm much better now, and I'm still laughing—especially at the doctors who told me I might not live this long. Laughter is healing be­ cause it makes you feel bet­ ter. No one knows that better than the kids and adults we help at the Muscular Dystro­ phy Association. I know a guy with ALS ASU a top university BOONE - Appalachian State University is one of 140 colleges named a best southeastern college by The Princeton Review. The listing appears in the Best Colleges: Region by Region section of PrincetonReview.com and in print in The Princeton Re­ view's college guide,"The Best 357 Colleges."The listings are based on student opinion data from 646 schools. Students praise Appala­ chian's focus on students, its open and accessible adminis­ trators and caring and stimu­ lating professors. One senior reported that, "The Appala­ chian administration and fac­ ulty pride themselves on be­ ing available to students. Our chancellor, Dr. Ken Peacock, wants to know what students think the university needs, and he goes out of his way to make himself accessible to us." A junior wrote that Appa­ lachian "is completely focused on the students. Undergradu­ ate research is greatly encour­ aged. This is truly a teaching university." Students also praised the university's off-campus edu­ cational opportunities at its residential facilities in New York City and Washington, D.C., where students can "take advantage of what Boone cannot offer them.' Writes one senior, "There are such unique academic oppor­ tunities at Appalachian that I wish I could get a third or fourth degree!" Students commented on opportunities for outdoor ac­ tivities near campus, such as hiking and skiing, and univer­ sity-sponsored extracurricu­ lar offerings. "Appalachian does a great job of bringing us entertainment," students wrote, listing recent perfor­ mances by Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan, Nickel Creek and Wynton Marsalis. Earlier this week, Appala­ chian was named one of the best universities in the South by U.S. News and World Re­ port. —Lou Gehrig's disease—who carries a page of jokes with him wherever he goes. He can't walk or talk but he can communicate and smile! Chil­ dren with neuromuscular dis­ eases who spend a week at an MDA summer camp laugh al­ most around the clock. People zipping around in their first power wheelchairs, obtained with help from MDA, can't stop grinning over the new freedom those chairs represent. I wish laughter could heal people completely, but it can't. "My kids" need doctors to give them the right medicines and therapies. We need the MDAfunded scientists who are fig­ uring out the mysteries that cause neuromuscular diseas­ es and are very close to being /• & • ' able to stop them. And, when I see a child's strength ebbing away or a young parent's life ending too soon, I need to cry. But, on our Telethon, we quickly get back to the laugh­ ter and let it lighten our wor­ ries. Our show is loaded with comedians, singers, dancers, favorite personalities and other great entertainers to delight you. One of these days—and it won't be that long—muscu­ lar dystrophy will fall victim to hope and determination. We'll have the last laugh, and it will be the best one ever. So, whatever your plans are for Labor Day weekend, if they don't include the Tele­ thon, cancel 'em. Get back on that couch. You'll learn, you'll think, you'll be amazed. You'll laugh—and you'll feel better. 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Ride one of the most scenic excursion trains in the Southeast on the former Tennessee Cen­ tral Railway from Nashville, TN, to Cookeville, TN. The passengers will travel in style in beautifully restored 1950 passenger cars for the 90-mile trip to Cookeville. While enroute on this his­ toric rail line, you will see Middle Tennessee scenery at its best, showing off its autumn colors through val­ leys, rivers, and mountains. Among the main scenic sites on the trip will be the Bluffs of Sebonisha overlooking the Caney Fork River. At Buffalo Valley, the train will start up a grade in excess of 3% to Silver Point and on to Cookeville, TN, where pas­ sengers will have a chance to break for lunch before traveling via motor coach back to Johnson City. The trip begins with a mo­ tor coach leaving from the Cherry Street parking lot in downtown Johnson City on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. Enroute we will stop for lunch break before arriving at our Nashville ho­ tel at 1:30 p.m. Passengers will board the motor coach for a trip to The Hermitage at 4:00 p.m. Glimpse back to antebellum America and the life of the seventh Presi­ dent, Andrew Jackson, while we visit the home he built in 1835. This classic Greek Revival mansion retains the original architecture and furnishings. We will view a biographical film and museum exhibits then tour the mansion and grounds, including the original 1804 slave cabins, Jackson's tomb, Tulip Grove mansion, Old Hermitage Church, and the Confederate cemetery. After the tour of this beau­ tiful mansion, we will be treated to a delicious meal at the Hermitage Smorgas­ bord Restaurant at 6:00 pm with its famous selection of foods. Saturday's schedule shows an 8:00 a.m. hotel departure; train loading at 8:30 a.m. with 9:00 a.m. de­ parture; 1:00 p.m. arrival in Cookeville; and arrival back in Johnson City at 6:00 p.m. Price per person: Single occupancy, $245.00; double occupancy $199.00. Ticket includes: Restroom-equipped deluxe motor coach to Nashville and from Cookeville; Tour of the Her­ mitage Mansion; Friday eve­ ning dinner; Hotel accommodations in Nashville; Continen­ tal Breakfast on Saturday; Train trip aboard an air-con­ ditioned (or heated) passen­ ger car. TRIP 2 TWO DAY New River Train- VIA EXCURSION TRAIN AND MOTORCOACH October 22-23, 2005 The Watauga Valley Chap­ ter of the National Railroad Historical Society is proud to present the New River Train excursions through the beautiful New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. As one of the newest national parklands, the "Grand Canyon of the East" along the New River is aglow in fall colors in mid to late October. It is during this peak autumn foliage time that our train traverses the former Chesapeake & Ohio mainline from Huntington, WV, to Hinton, WV. We will travel in style aboard the "Powhatan Arrow" classic 1949 railcar owned by the Watauga Valley Chapter. Tamarack: "The Best of West Virginia." Prepare yourself for a shopping and dining experience unlike any other! From hand-carved furniture to glass, from pot­ tery to Appalachian quilts, Tamarack features 59,000 square feet of retail area with the work of more than 2,000 juried West Virginia artists. A Taste of West Vir­ ginia food court, managed by the Greenbrier, feature items to entice every appe­ tite (from hamburgers and hot doges to rainbow trout). Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tour. The mine offers visitors a realistic look at coal mining as it was at the turn of the century. Visitors can take an un­ derground tour through a vintage coal mine located be­ neath the hillsides. Passen­ gers are carried through the mine in "man cars". Browse the coal-mining museum, tour authentic coal camp homes, schools, and church­ es, and browse the craft and souvenir shop. Street Fair. Our destination of Hinton, WV, offers a street fair with food stands, arts and crafts, entertainment, a railroad museum, and many other attractions. Passengers will have approximately three hours to tour Hinton. Saturday, October 22 8:00 a.m. Motor coach de­ parts Cherry Street Parking Lot in Johnson City 11:00 a.m. Shopping and Lunch Break 1:00 p.m. Tour Beckley senger car. Coal Mine Fares per person: single occupancy $340.00 each dou­ 5:00 p.m. Dinner Break 6:30 p.m. Arrive at Holi­ ble occupancy $295.00 each day Inn For questions, email Sunday, October 23 wataugavalley@wireco.net 8:00 a.m. Train departs or write Watauga Valley Huntington NRHS P O Box 432 Johnson 1:00 p.m. Train arrives City, TN 37605-0432. Hinton To order ticket(s) for ei­ 4:00 p.m. Motor coach de­ ther trip, please mail your parts Hinton check or money order along 7:30 p.m. Arrive Johnson with your home address, City phone number, the trip you Tickets include: Rest- are taking and the number room-equipped Deluxe mo­ of tickets requested. Please tor coach; Tour of the Beck­ note: a printable order form ley Exhibition Coal Mine;' is available on our web site Saturday evening dinner; at www.wataugavalleynrhs. the Huntington, WV, Holiday org (click on excursions). Inn, "The newest Premiere Ticket orders for this hotel in Huntington." trip must be in our post of­ Train trip aboard an air fice box by October 1, 2005. conditioned (or heated) Am- No refunds after October 1, trak-approved Classic pas­ 2005. HIGH QUALITY CONTEMPORARY HOME near completion. 3BR/2BA, greatroom w/fireplace, bonus room. 2 car garage, full basement & much, much more on 0.834 acre lot. 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MLS# 150080 $155,000 �I'age IB Tuesday - August 30 Volleyball (JV/Var) @ North Surry 5 p.m. Women's Tennis @ North Surry 4:30 p.m. Varsity Soccer @ Elkin 7 p.m. Wednesday - August 31 Cross Country @ Watauga (Greenway) 5 p.m. Thursday - September 1 JV Football Home vs. Grayson County 7 p.m. Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs. Forbush 5 p.m. Women's Tennis Home vs. Forbush 4:30 p.m. Men's Soccer (JV/Var) Home vs. Avery 5:30/7 p.m. Women's Golf@ High Meadows (Alleghany) 4 p.m. Tuesday, August SO, 2005 This week in Husky sports Huskies fall to Avery Tennis team begins strong with wins over Rams, Vikings Photo by Shane Hopkins ACHS Huskies battled the ACHS Vikings to a close finish on a very wet and slippery Friday night. After losing at Avery 4822 last year, the Huskies showed drastic improvement on Friday night—despite the rainy weather—in a very close 21-14 loss. Both teams opened the game with a couple of unsuccessful drives before seven points were put up on the scoreboard by the visitors with four minutes left in the first quarter, Avery 7, Ashe 0. The Huskies next offensive seemed to be over on fourth down, but Ethan Goodman picked up a fumbled snap on the punt attempt and ran the ball across midfield for a 30 yard gain and the first down to keep the drive alive. They would capitalize on their 10-play, 82 yard trip with a But with less than a minute remaining, the Vikings intercepted a pass, and on the next play threw for their second score of the game to go up 14-7 just before the break. Most of the third quarter clock was eaten up by profitless drives before Ashe County would take advantage of a possession and tie the contest again on a short run by Goodman (kick by Graybeal), 14-14. The Vikings responded with another TD pass, three and a half minutes into the fourth quarter, to take what would be the final lead of the night. Later, with less than two minutes left, Goodman led the Huskies downfield on a final drive that had the touchdown early in the second Ashe quarter. Goodman connected with Parker Johnson on a 23yard pass in the end zone, which was followed by a Michael Graybeal extra point kick to tie the game at 7-7. The purple defense did their job on the next three Avery possessions, led by Adrian Allen (7.5 tackles, 11 assists, 1 sack), but so did the Vikings' D. Near the end of the first half Avery had two huge penalties assessed on one play (two 15-yarders) which put them at fourth and very long. However, a great punt resulted in the Huskies starting out on their own two yard line for what appeared to be the final drive of the half. for a possible overtime, but a fumble with no timeouts remaining to stop the clock ended all hopes for another tying score. Coach Dale Galloway commented, "We played them very hard, and I certainly can't fault our effort. We made too many mistakes; they did as well, but we just had a few more, which turned into big plays for them. We had their quarterback wrapped up in the backfield on numerous occasions, and so many times we were in good position and didn't make the play. But I thought our effort was tremendous. I felt like we came away with a lot of things County fans that will make us better, but it stings to lose. When you pay the price that we paid in the off-season, it makes it hurt even more. With more investment comes more pain in defeat, but it was good to see our kids motivated by the loss." hoping The ACHS women's tennis team got their season off to a great start last week with two straight wins—one at home, and one on the road. The first victory came at new conference rival Starmount High School in Boonville (Yadkin County) on Tuesday. Although the Huskies won seven out of nine matches overall, it didn't come easy. They had to battle out each point in the singles contests, which were nearly three hours long a piece. Lorna Vega defeated Shana Spencer at the top seed 6-2, 6-3. Second seeded Ivey Tant outscored Katherine Purdue 6-4, 6-2. Number three Amy Curcio fell to Laura Beaver 6-3, 6-7 (6-8 tiebreak), 5-7 (tiebreaker) after long, hardfought second and third set tie-breaks. Alex Eller lost to Megan Wilkins 6-0, 6-0, in a fourth seed shut out. At the number five seed, Leah Fulbright won over Mary Ann Price 6-2, 62. Freshman Rachel Curcio beat Yesenia Najera 6-0, 6-3 in the sixth-seed match-up. In exhibition singles the lone senior, Cyndi Lawler, shut out Emily Brenwald 6-0 in one set. Roxanne Thomas defeated Sarah Beth 6-4; Brittany Brown outpointed Brittany Melton 6-1; Ashley Blevins beat Jennifer Najera 6-1, and Anna Martin won over Tabitha Jordan 6-2, 61. In doubles, Vega and Tant defeated Spencer and Purdue of the doubles matches with a Vega/Tant shut out Royal/ lot of poise and determination Call 8-0. A.Curcio/Eller shut for a young team. All in all out Walker/Sparklin 8-0 and I think the girls realized we Fulbright/R.Curcio defeated need to keep working on our Bryant/Newman 8-1. shots and running to get in Coach Herman stated,"The shape for marathon matches North Wilkes team is very like this one, but nonetheless young. 1 think in a year or it was a big win over a very two they will be winning a lot Eller won over Beaver/ Wilkins 7-4 and Fulbright/ R.Curcio beat Price/Natalie Ford 8-2. In exhibition doubles, Thomas/Lawler outscored Najera/Najera 6-1 and Brown/Blevins defeated Brenwald/Melton 6-1. Coach Vickie Herman commented: "This was one of those tennis matches where On Thursday the team had their first home match, against North Wilkes. They dominated the Vikings by shutting them out in five out of nine matches, and won easily 9-0 with a combined score of 96 to 8. In the first seed pairing, Lorna Vega shut out Beth Royal 6-0, 6-0. Freshman in an 8-1 pro-set. A.Curcio/ Photo by Shane Hopkins Parker Johnson scored the Huskies' first touchdown on a 23-yard reception early in the second quarter. the length of the match is more telling than the score. Starmount is a well-coached team. We traded good, wellplaced shots with them for hours. The singles matches took almost three hours. When the dust settled we had come away with four of the six singles matches, which I was pleased about. We earned them with good serves and excellent shot selections. We went on to win all three Ivey Tant also shut out her opponent, Jennifer Call, at the number two seed 6-0, 60. Third seed Amy Curcio won over Kimberly Bryant 6-1, 6-2. Alex Eller, fourth seed, defeated Kelsey Walker 6-0, 6-1. Leah Fulbright got the third shut out at the number five spot 6-0, 6-0. Rachel Curcio finished up the singles competition with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Laura Newman. In doubles action, Photo by Shane Hopkins Leah Fulbright returns a serve in her 6-0, 6-0 win over Kayla Sparklin of North Wilkes. good team." of gameR. 1 was pleased with the play of everyone on the team. We are still working to improve all aspects of our game. The season is just getting geared up and I'm interested to see how we do in the next few weeks." The tennis team will travel to North Surry for a 4:30 match on Tuesday afternoon, August 30. The varsity team travels across the state line this Friday night to face the Grayson County Blue Devils in Independence, Virginia, at 7:30 p.m. Watch for a JP exclusive sneak peak at the new Huskies' (away/white) uniforms in Friday's paper. Photo by Karlton Yearick Larken Mikeal serves in the JV team's 21 victory at Avery County on Thursday. Photo by Shane Hopkins Ethan Goodman picks up a first down on the quarterback keeper. Ashe-Avery Stat break­ down 1st downs Ashe (11) Avery (8) Rushing yardage Ashe (100) Avery (85) Passing yardage Ashe (40) Avery (74) Total plays Ashe (58) Avery (56) Total offense Ashe (140) Avery (159) Penalties/yards Ashe (10/92) Avery (11/86) Time of possession Ashe (21:37) Avery (26:03) IV Huskies win opener The JV Huskies had their first game of the season on the road Thursday, as they faced Avery County in Newland. After an early sack by the defense, Ashe County led the game 2-0 at halftime. But the Husky offense took over in the second half and scored three unanswered touch­ downs. The final score was Ashe County 23, Avery County 0. Coach Dale Galloway stat­ ed, "They've been working a very long time—the week off for the varsity endowment game seems like an eternity to them—and it was good for them to get the win." The JV team plays in their home opener this Thursday night when they host Gray­ son County. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Photo oy Karlton Yearick Lindsey Hagel stretches for a volley against the Vikings in the varsity match. JV squad wins two consecutive matches The volleyball teams' sec­ ond matches of the season at Avery on Thursday evening had very similar results to their opening contest with West Wilkes. Once again the varsity Huskies split the first four games, 2-2, and then lost a tough fifth game tiebreaker to the Vikings. As in their meeting with the Blackhawks, the JV girls won 2-1, with game scores of 25-15, 21-25 and 25-18. Coach Laura Foster said, "We wanted to play better to­ gether in this match than we did in our first match, and we did just that. We beat a very good Avery JV team. Our passing and serving was key to this win. I am extremely proud of our performance as a team. Our middle hitters, Kendra Yearick and Kim Mc­ Neil, played very aggressive on the net." The JV's are now 2-0, and the volleyball teams are on the road again Tuesday at North Surry to begin confer­ ence competition. �PAGE 2B JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 SPORTS REVISED Ashe Youth Football Schedule •(throw away any schedules dated before August 19th) Saturday, September 3rd 1:00 2:30 4:00 Broncos vs Titans Jackets vs Bears Jackets vs Steelers Family Central Family Central Family Central Saturday, September 10th 10:00 10:00 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 Steelers vs Alleghany Bears vs Mountaineers Titans vs Spartans Raiders vs Mustangs Jackets vs Broncos Jackets vs Packers Alleghany H.S. New Cove Creek New Cove Creek New Cove Creek North Wilkes H.S. North Wilkes H.S. Thesday, September 13th 5:00 6:30 Packers vs Raiders Steelers vs Gamewell Family Central Family Central Saturday, September 17th 10:00 11:30 1:00 2:30 4:00 Broncos vs Cougars Packers vs Longhorns Bears vs Titans Raiders vs Alleghany Steelers vs Eagles New Cove Creek New Cove Creek Family Central Family Central Family Central Silver and Blue Bulldog football After the Silver Bull­ dogs lost to the North Wil­ kes Yellow Jackets 36-0 in their home opener, the Blue Bulldogs traveled down the mountain on Saturday to North Wilkes in hopes of a different outcome for their team. However, the result was another loss for ACMS, this time 32-6. The Jackets went ahead 24-0 by halftime, and they were up 32-0 before the Blue Bulldogs would score late in the third quarter on a Joe Weaver 17-yard touchdown run. Coach Dwayne Farmer commented, "We didn't play well at all. We didn't do much defensively, and we didn't contain their quarter­ back, who's one of the best athletes we'll play against all year. Their offensive line and defensive front got the job done, and they're a very good, well-coached football team; we're fortunate that the score wasn't worse than what it was. "We did have some good individual performances: Nathan Cox played a great game at middle linebacker, and he had quite a few tack­ les. Cory Roten did a good job at quarterback, and late in the game Dylan Carter and Joe Weaver ran the ball well for us. Everyone got to play, and our young guys got some experience." The Blue Bulldogs, now 1-1, host their first home Titans vs Cougars Raiders vs Gamewell Broncos vs Bears Packers vs Steelers TOURNAMENT Saturday, October 8th TOURNAMENT TBA TBA 24 6 Trojans Packers first loss to defeat Allegha­ ny on the road last Tuesday 18-0. Coach Chris Taylor stat­ ed, "We had a strong defen­ sive game, and in the second half our offense moved the ball real well. It was a good win after our opening loss; our kids fought back and had a good week of practice." Aaron Scott scored on a 20-yard rushing touchdown in the first half to put the Silver team up 6-0, and Luke Goss and Grayson Wells each had a trip into the end zone in the second half to end the game with a three-score shutout. "Defensively, it's hard to single any one player out; the entire unit played well and had some big hits. They didn't allow Alleghany's of­ fense to get past the fifty yard line, and they only gave up two first downs the entire game," commented Taylor. The Silver Bulldogs are now 1-1, and they play Grayson County tomorrow (Wendesday) at ACMS at 6:00 p.m. 18 6 Photo by Shane Hopkins Jeremy Caffey, of the Mountain View Packers, makes a tackle on Alleghany's running back in their season opener on Saturday at Family Central. w 3/4 Grade Standings Mtn. View Broncos 1-0 N. Wilkes Jackets Happy Birthday, PaPaw? 1-0 Westwood Titans Blue Ridge Bears Winner of (5 vs 6) vs #1 Winner of (3 vs 4) vs #2 Saturday, October 15th TOURNAMENT 14 6 Raiders Jackets Family Central Family Central Family Central St. Stephens H.S. 30 Jackets Titans West Caldwell TBA (5th & 6th grade) #5 vs #6 #3 vs #4 The Silver Bulldogs bounced back from their Broncos Bears Saturday, October lst_ Thesday, October 4th game today at ACMS at 6:00 against Alleghany, who they defeated 14-0 in their first game, in Sparta. Youth Football Scores Family Central Family Central Family Central Family Central 10:00 Gamewell vs Packers H.S. 12:00 Steelers vs Raiders 1:30 Bears vs Spartans 3:00 Broncos vs Mountaineers 3:00 Titans vs St. Stephens week. Youth football league opening day results Saturday, September 24th 1:00 2:30 4:00 5:30 Photo by Shane Hopkins Both the Silver Bulldogs (pictured here) and the Blue Bulldogs struggled against the North Wilkes Jackets last 0-1 0-1 5/6 Grade Standings Loser vs Loser Winner vs Winner Westwood Raiders Alleghany Trojans Blue Ridge Steelers Gamewell Mtn. View Packers N. Wilkes Jackets AC Parks & Rec Fall Softball Results (Tues, 8/23/05) 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 Love You, Ashley Photo by Shane Hopkins Men R & L Const. Joe Kemp . Women W. Witherspoon State Drywall (forft.) 14 12 Joe Kemp Mtn. Advantage 20 17 Mtn. Advantage SSV 25 5 Ashe Hospital AEV 31 0 Men's Standings Women's Standings R & L Const. 1-0 W. Witherspoon 1-0 Joe Kemp 1-1 Ashe Hospital 1-0 Mtn. Advantage 1-1 AEV 0-1 SSV 0-1 State Drywall 0-1 Sam Gammons, (in dark jersey), of the Mountain View Packers evades numerous opponents on his way to a 70 yard touchdown run. 2002 & 2004 SAL Champs *Hardee's of Jefferson ATHLETE I H H of the WEEK presents the Juan Jose Resendiz, member of the ACHS varsity soccer team is this week's Hardee's Athlete of the Week. He scored three goals last week against West Wilkes (1) anc SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Avery (2) to lead the Huskies to their first two wins of the season. Tuesday, August 30th @ Ashe Park (MEN) 6pm—Lil Angels vs R & L Const. 7pm—Mtn. Advantage vs Lil Angels 8pm—SSV vs Mtn. Advantage (WOMEN) 7pm—AEV vs Wendy Witherspoon 8pm—Ashe Mem.Hosp. vs State Drywall Thursday, September 1st @ Ashe Park (MEN) 7pm—Wendy Witherspoon vs State Drywall 8pm—Ashe Memorial Hospital vs AEV (WOMEN) 6pm—Mtn. Advantage vs R & L Const. 7pm—SSV vs R & L Const. 8pm—Lil Angels vs SSV CRAWDADS BASEBALL FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Congratulations, Juan! Stop by n&rGLGGS each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center • 246-5504 • Ask about delivery • 246-5504 she thletics Sporting Goods, Team Sports - Apparel and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 Free Letterman Pin to Weekly Winners Home Schedule for Hickory Crnwdods: September 3 • 7:00 pm - Leather Football September 4 • 6:00 pm - Fireworks "Asheville Tourists" Ticket Prices: Tickets Start at $6.00 • $1.00 Off Kids & Seniors Hickory Crawdads LP Frans Stadium 1st Right on 321 After Catawba River in Hickory 1-800-488-DADS visit online: www.hickorvcrawdadvrnm �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 3B SPORTS Thursday Summer Bowling League, week 15 (8/18/05) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Ford Ashe Co. Builders Heritage Radio Hill Sales Church's Construction Corner Market Swords-N-Scribe High Game Scratch M. Leserra 212 J. Ham 204 J. Treva 190 38—22 37—23 37—23 33—27 29—31 25—35 23—37 18—42 High Series Scratch J. Ham 233 J. Treva 550 E. Price 509 Peak Farms wins Twilight League at Mountain Aire — Peak Farms won the regular season Twilight League Championship at Mountain Aire Golf Club. They finished the season with nine wins and three losses to finish one match ahead of Castle the Store and Ashe County Motors who finished with eight wins and four losses. The playoffs will begin next week. The Twilight League has been held continu ously for 35 years with nine holes of play on Mon day nights at 6:00 p.m. Thirteen teams and 160 play ers participated. Members of the winning team are Rusty Estes, Jack Gwyn, Dick Blohm, Kermit Dancy John Dancy, Beau Estes, Kerry Witherspoon, Brant ley Price, George Zeller, Aaron Cox, Rocky Vannoy Jesse Davis and Mark Vannoy. Photo courtesy of Russ Hoosier Final Standings Team Won Lost Tie 9 3 0 8 4 0 Ashe County Motors 8 4 0 High Game HDCP J. Hopkins 233 J.Hopkins 231 J. Ham 225 High Series HDCP J. Hopkins 650 J. Treva 646 E. Price 635 Women's HGS I. Miller 160 Women's HGHDCP I. Miller 205 Heritage Automotive 6 5 1 Mountain Aire 6 6 0 High Average M. Leserra 184 G. Baugess 182 B. Lewis 179 High Team Average Cardinal Lanes 679 Ashe Co. Ford 646 Radio Hill Sales 630 Va.-Carolina Concrete 6 6 0 Skybest Comm. 5 5 2 Skyline Telephone 5 6 1 Premier Electric 5 7 0 Scott Brothers 5 7 0 S. Johnson Auto World 5 7 0 Superior Pontiac 4 7 1 Bureaucrats 3 8 1 Peak Farms Castle the Store * Cardinal Lanes' Winter Bowling Leagues begin on Tuesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. * Two five-man team openings still available.* Call Mike or Helen at 246-7077 to register a team. You Haoe Heard Ohoaf Them Russ Hoosier, shown on right with a fellow fisherman, recently participated in the 18th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament. Former Creston resident shares lifestory Russell Hoosier of Ocean View, Delaware, formerly of Creston, recently participated in the Ocean City Tuna Tournament. Russ was part of the crew "Endeavor" that brought in 213 pounds of tuna to earn a 3rd place finish in the Heaviest Total Weight division in the 18th Annual Tournament. The team earned over $38,000 in prize money for the eightman crew. Russ, the son of Lillard and Laura Hoosier, grew up QB Rich Hill Road. He "ttended school at Riverview. After moving north to Delaware in his late teens, Russ worked as a truck driver and later served in the US Army for almost two years. He retired from General Motors after 28 years of service. During that time, he enjoyed meeting people from Ashe County. After a time of employment with Dupont, Russ was ready to spent time at the beach relaxing. He worked at a resort and later bought a home on the shore. Russ and his family have enjoyed traveling and have been fortunate to enjoy many sporting events. Deep-sea fishing has been especially rewarding for him as he has been part of many fishing crews. Russ is proud of his Ashe County heritage and is especially appreciative of his family for their encouragement through the years. Yea Haoe Thought Dheut One Winter is Coming Now Is THE TIME! Energy Saver Consistent and even heat provided by a Rinnai Ductless Heater lets you enjoy comfortable heat anywhere all winter long. Ductless Heater Call for installation before Cold Weather arrives! Ashe County's Rinnai Heater Experts ^}e>ttfuit • The only "cool-to-the-touch cabinet" in America • Child safety lock • Electronic ignition - no pilot light • Automatically adjusts the heat output and blower control, delivering a stable room temperature for maximum efficiency and comfort • Unbeatable Warranty ~ 10 years on the heat exchanger ~ 5 years on the parts ~ 2 years on labor Y e i .. f t t. Suburban Propane 789 East Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 336-246-2202 www.suburbanpropane.com �PAGE 4B TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Seven ways to turn business failures into success by Daniel R. Castro Special to the Post Perhaps your professional life isn't going exactly like you thought it was supposed to go. Maybe you've made a series of bad decisions or even one really bad choice that you can't seem to bounce back from. Maybe you've been downsized or ter­ minated. Maybe your best-laid plans have failed and circum­ stances beyond your control— from market downturns to bad weather to a key player's in­ competence—have put you in the danger zone, or even out in the street. You may not realize it right now, but you do have options. You could wallow in self-pity, or remain angry at those whom you blame for your current situ­ ation. Or you can turn your past disappointments into great ac­ complishments. How? Just follow the path of the heroes who've gone before you. They will show you how to transform past adversity and failures into springboards for success. Tip No. 1: Take An Ob­ jective, Not an Emotional Look, At Where You've Come From. Thomas Edison believed there were no such things as mistakes, only eliminated op­ tions that brought him one step closer to his goal. There is no such thing as "failure," he claimed, only lessons to be learned. Most people find it difficult to see a failure in an analyti­ cal, impartial fashion; many of us were raised to believe that if we failed at something, we were failures. Therefore, as adults, we take failure personally, believ­ ing our lack of success indicates a lack in our character. Instead, we must look at the situation objectively, as a matter of cause and effect. The fact that we fail in business situations does not mean we are failures, but rather that we didn't create the right cause to achieve the de­ sired effect. If you find yourself in a stuck emotional state, go back and analyze the steps you took and see what you might have done develop a strong enough reason or purpose to keep going, and you can focus on that purpose, you will succeed at each of the steps you take toward your goal. Without a sense of purpose, you will lack motivation and con­ sciously or subconsciously doom yourself to failure. Tip No. 3: You can't see the whole parade from where you stand. You never know from where you stand whether what you are experiencing will turn out to be good or bad until enough time has passed. A seemingly hopeless situation may be ex­ actly the disaster you fear, but Daniel R. Castro it may also turn from catastro­ differently. Remove the emo­ phe into triumph in ways you tional involvement; just look are unable to predict. When people get stuck in at the raw data. Logically and dispassionately examine the "Why me?" mode as a result course you chose and determine of a severe business loss, they why it did not yield the result require a mindshift in order to you wanted, and then consider recover a sense of belief hope, why it was not appropriate for and inner strength so they can that particular situation. You'll move on. If we can look out­ need to acknowledge what you side of ourselves at others who did that led to the failure, and have overcome adverse circum­ take responsibility for it. But, stances, we can gain the cour­ like Thomas Edison, you should age to believe in our ultimate take what you can learn from it success. In your industry, who do you know or have heard of and move on. Tip No. 2: Focus on the who failed but managed to get purpose on the other side of back on top, perhaps in another the pain. industry altogether? History is Happiness does not come filled with examples. Soichiro Honda persevered from the elimination of pain, but from the realization of your pur­ through countless failures and pose. Keep reminding yourself setbacks, over four decades, before his Honda Motor Com­ why you are doing what you're doing. Even less lofty purposes, pany became one of the largest such as "I just work here to pay automobile companies in the the rent and my car payment," world. His inspiring story dem­ can be transformed over time if onstrates the power of perse­ you look at the higher purpose verance in the face of adversity for why you might be there. and the necessity of innovation Perhaps you will make contacts and creativity in periods of fail­ that will help you in the future. ure and loss. When we make a deliberate Perhaps you are trying to save money to put your kids through decision not to give up, then life college. The key is to look be­ seems to present opportunities neath the surface to find the we hadn't thought of or couldn't create ourselves. spiritual meaning. fa Tip no 4: It's not wheth­ To succeed, you'll nMd to look at the higher goals you've er you have won or lost in set and determine their impor­ the past; it's the person you tance, then focus on what is have to become in order to good, important, and meaning­ win in the future. After a business failure has ful to you, rather than on the mundane aspects or the things led you to analyze the objective you hate about your job. If you data of your experience, you then need to look at the kind of person you need to become to see the results you want in the future. Beyond visualizing the physical objects or the sta­ tus you seek, you need to look within and say "What kind of person do I need to become in order to get what I want?" To become that person, you may need additional education or training in your field or an­ other career; you may need to hire a coach or find a mentor to guide you through the steps to becoming who you want to be. Or you may require a charac­ ter shift, to be reborn, in a sense. Lance Armstrong, for example, had never won a single Tour de France before he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Then it looked like his cycling career, and maybe even his life, were over. He fought back hard and won. Today he credits his great cycling success to the person he became as a result of having cancer. He says, "Cancer saved my life." Tip No. 5: Accept that fall­ ing is a normal part of life, but try to fall forward every time—in the direction of your goal. We are all continually creat­ ing our own destinies through the choices we make and our desire and determination to see them through. Perhaps you've suffered a major business de­ feat such as downsizing or ter­ mination. Realize that you can leave that job on good terms with a handshake and a let­ ter of recommendation, or with the threat of a lawsuit against those who fired you. How you handle the crisis has a dramatic impact on how you will succeed from that point forward. For example, early in his football coaching career, Lou Holtz was fired from his job at the University of Arkansas for no apparent reason. He could have sued, sulked or slandered. But instead, he shook hands and moved on, keeping the good friends he had there. From there, he went to the University of Minnesota. When his dream job at the University of Notre Dame job came open, Holtz' applied. Notre Dame started calling Holtz' past employers - including the University of Arkansas. Arkansas gave him a raving recommendation and Notre Dame hired him. Holtz finally got his dream job where he won several national cham­ pionships. Had Holtz chosen to react negatively after being fired at Arkansas, he would have virtually guaranteed a bad performance review, which could have cost him his dream job at Notre Dame. How we react to bad things today has a huge impact on what happens to us tomorrow. Like Lou • Holtz, you can choose to fall in the direction of your next goal, deciding to treat the fall as a sort of awkward but valuable step along the path of your life and career. If, instead of dwelling on the circumstanc­ es of the past, you can manage to move on in a forward direc­ tion, your fall will send you in the direction of your goals. tie of Lake Erie. Tip No. 7: Realize that pain and heartache are only labor pains before your birth. Tip No. 6: "Retreat" does not equal "defeat." A retreat can be a valuable opportunity to regroup and re­ think strategies and goals. For example, one of the worst busi­ ness mistakes you can make is to continue to pour money into a failing business; in this situ­ ation, knowing when to call it quits and creatively develop a better plan is essential. Don't let pride keep you stuck in a wrong decision. Man­ agers and investors need to be willing to change a course of ac­ tion that isn't working, no mat­ ter how much faith, time, and money may have been put'into it so far. You need to be willing to abandon a path that is not taking you where you want to go and start over again. Captain Oliver Hazard Per­ ry is famous for captaining the ship that bore the flag saying "Don't give up the ship" dur­ ing the War of 1812. The little known fact is that he did aban­ don that ship! When 80% of his men were dead and his ship was sinking, he paddled a little john-boat over to another ship, took control of it, and soundly defeated the British in the Bat- Many people who lost their jobs and businesses as the economy took a downturn have searched for years and have yet to find a job in their industry. This loss may have a profound effect on their sense of self. Like Moses after he was stripped of his wealth and power and was exiled into the desert by Pharoah, they may feel as if all is lost, as they find themselves doing work they never would have envisioned themselves doing when they were in college. But Moses' many years of exile in the desert was exactly what he needed in order to become the kind of man who would even­ tually free the Hebrews from slavery. In any painful, frightening situation, you need to realize that there is hope on the other side of the tragedy, even if you can't see it yet. When you quit, you guarantee that you will not be around to experience that which makes your suffering count for something. Turn your pain into a purpose. If you persevere, you will gain wisdom and perspec­ tive and finally realize why you went through everything: namely, to become a new per­ son, the person you needed to become in order to achieve the success you were seeking. Claim Your Future Success Many heroes of the past have blazed a trail for us to fol­ low if we really want to over­ come tragedies and failures. Remember, just because you may have failed does not mean you are a "failure." Failure is an attitude, not a place. Get up and keep crawling, sliding, and fall­ ing forward in the direction of your dreams. If you follow the hero's path, eventually you will get there. Daniel R. Castro is the au­ thor of "Critical Choices That Change Lives: How Heroes Turn Tragedy Into Triumph." Visit him online at www.dancastro.com. 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See your local Suzuki dealer for details Offer sub|e?B LE SutnoHwTKSrS safely Read your owner's manual Never rldo under the influence ol alcohol or other drugs Always Take a riding skills course Suzuki QuadRunner® ATVsmay be used on* by thoee aged 16 and oktef SuzuUaSnEEE a m CKXSS �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 5B AGRICULTURE NEWS Burnt Hill Stables Burnt Hills Stables is located just 20 minutes from West Jefferson and Jefferson in Laurel Springs and has recently opened for business. Experienced horseman Danny Lambert runs the business. Mr. Lambert also generously supports the Ashe Division of the Wilkes Community College Equine Studies Program. Guided riding tours are offered by appointment and riders enjoy miles of mountain trails and back roads with spectacular mountain views while exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Horses are Water screening If your drinking water comes from a well or a spring, have it screened each year for bacteria and nitrates. On Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room, up to 200 samples will be tested. Cost will be $10. On the morning of the screening collect sample by allowing water to run 3-5 minutes, then draw at least two cups of water from the kitchen faucet into a clean container. Clean plastic or glass jars may be used. Con­ tainers will not be returned. They should be labeled with name, address and telephone number. Bring sample to the screening between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information con­ tact the North Carolina Coop­ erative Extension Service at 336-219-2650. Ashe County Equine Studies Equine Rescue and Animal Welfare I class is designed to introduce the student to basis concepts and skills associated with Animal Welfare including Equine Rescue and Animal Shelter Management practices. Breed identification, vaccinations, preventative healthcare, parasite control, general handling and temperament assessment and behavior.socialization programs are some of the topics discussed Also included are horse slaughter houses and current topics in the Humane Movement that are relevant to horse, dog and cat abuse, slaughter and euthanasia. Courses offered are this fall through Wilkes Community College, Ashe Center are the following: Riding 1: This class was such a success we had to bring it back for the fall. It's not on the course offerings listed in our brochure. If interested sign up quick as class space is limited. Students get lots of riding time and learn basic horsemanship of grooming, tacking and riding. Get ready to ride if you take this course. The first day of this course will be September 10 at the Ashe Center. Classes will continue through October 29. Equine Rescue andAnimal Welfare: This course is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts associated with equine rescue and animal shelter management. Topics include: animal welfare philosophy and current issues, vaccination and preventative health care, behavior and socialization and adoption protocols. Dates for this course are Monday nights, September 26 through December 12 from 6-9 p.m. at Ashe Center. Call for further information at 846-3900, ext. 223. Stable Management: Course combines classroom and hands on stable coursework. Topics include: barn setup and management, feeding and nutrition, vaccination and deworming programs. Beginning class date is September 7 and will run on Wednesdays through October 12 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Ashe Center. For registration and/or more information on courses please contact Celia Robinson at 336846-3900, ext. 223. available for riders of all ages and abilities. Danny has an assortment of breeds available including several smooth gaited horses and quarter horses suited for the beginner rider. Even the most advanced rider will appreciate the experience and can go at a pace they enjoy. Danny's generosity doesn't stop at supporting the Ashe Equine Studies Program by providing horses and facilities free to the college. He is also passionate about providing riding opportunities for children of all ages. He believes that the experience of being with horses and learning to ride teaches young students compassion, responsibility and confidence. For that reason FREE KIDS NIGHT is being offered. Parents are encouraged to bring children between the ages of 5-12 to participate in a supervised arena environment every Friday evening from 6 -7 p.m. Horses can also be boarded at the Stables, long or short term. Boarding includes pasture, hay and grain. For reservations and more information contact Danny at 336982-2008 or visit www. burnthillstables.com. 6A Leg Up' Grassy Creek United Methodist Church will be holding their 11th Annual 'A Leg Up' ride on Sep­ tember 16, 17, and 18. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Appa­ lachian and Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Cen­ ters. These centers use horses to provide therapy for physically challenged children. . Primitive camping will be available Friday and Saturday night in the Field across from the Grassy Creek Post Of­ fice. Signs will be posted. Registration for the ride along the New River will begin at 8:30 a.m. Rid­ ers are scheduled to leave camp at 9:30 a.m. A cow­ boy supper of pinto beans and Fixings will be provid­ ed after the ride at 5 p.m. Worship service will be held Sunday morning at the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles McKinney speaking. A midday meal will follow. There will also be a silent auction beginning Sunday morn­ ing. The bidding for those items will close at 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Bring your horses and wagons and join us for some good family fun! Help make a difference in someone's life through your donations. A hayride will be provided Sunday afternoon for those who don't have horses. Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for August 22, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Price Range Cow/Calf pairs by the Head 850.00 - 880.00 Cows by the Head 500.00 - 880.00 Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows 47.50 - 49.00 53.00 - 57.50 53.50 - 53.50 35.00-56.00 54.00 - 55.50 54.50 - 54.50 800 - 895 900 - 995 1000 - 1095 1100- 1195 1200 - 1295 1600 - 1695 Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 800 - 895 100.00 - 126.00 50.00 - 127.00 40.00 - 92.50 84.00 - 113.00 31.00 - 108.00 96.00 - 96.00 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 200 - '295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 100.00 - 132.00 Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 1200 - 1295 1400 - 1495 1700 - 1795 1900 - 1995 120.00 - 146.00 84.50 - 135.00 103.00 - 126.00 90.00 -116.00 85.00 - 103.00 80.00 - 80.00 70.00 - 70.00 59.50 - 59.50 63.00 - 63.00 67.50 - 67.50 65.00 - 65.00 84.00 - 128.00 98.00 - 117 92.00 - .113.00 90.00 - 108.00 Photo courtesy of Sequatchie Valley B&B Guest Ranch Pictured in the photo (from left to right): Jennifer Maroney, Brant Young, Maggie Witherspoon, Wendy Witherspoon, Trey Yadon and Barbara Simpson on the trail at the Sequatchie Valley Guest Ranch in Dunlap.TN. Howdy Partner! Wendy and Maggie With­ erspoon of Jefferson, did a lot of'Horsin' Around' recently at the SequatchieValley B & B Guest Ranch in Dunlap, TN just outside beautiful Chat­ tanooga. Upon check in at the ranch Wendy and Maggie each received their Very own' Guest Ranch Horse for the duration of their stay! They learned everything they ever wanted to know about horses during their stay at the Guest Ranch. Yep...it was horses, horses, horses...from sun up 'til sun down at the ranch. They kept their boots by their bed because they were up at the crack of dawn...real­ ly! When the rooster crowed it was time to feed their horses, learn how to groom them and even clean out their hooves and that was all before hav­ ing their own breakfast! After breakfast on their first day it was time to mount up and get some seri­ ous horsemanship training. They learned it all...from the ground up. By the end of their first day of training they had learned enough to pass their riding test and complete their emergency dismounts so that the following day they could hit the trail! By the second day, after morning chores...they packed their saddlebags with lunch and a 'cowboy' Bible and hit the trail! They enjoyed the incredible views of the Se­ quatchie Valley and learned all about the unique history of the area. Later in the day they enjoyed their saddlebag lunch 'riverside' by the Se­ quatchie River. After lunch it was time for a short Bible study on what the Bible has to say about horses/ Although every day was a new experience and lots of fun with their Guest Ranch Horse, their favorite day was Sunday at the Guest Ranch. That's because on Sunday they actually rode to church on horseback where they were more than welcome in their blue jeans and horse­ hair! After church it was off to another trail and waterside lunch and another great day at the ranch! 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Meadow Creek Shopping Center • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-5651 • www.currentchiro.com �PAGE 6B TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST THE GOLDEN POST Senior Center calendar for September Thursday, September 1 11 a.m.-Noon: Singing with John 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Quilt Fair at former West Jefferson Elementary School Closed for Labor Day Monday, September 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet (new class) 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11:30 a.m.: Computer class (new class) 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ed 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11:30 a.m.: Computer class 11:30 a.m.: Disease Prevention: Dealing with Pain 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, September 6 Tuesday, September 13 Tuesday, September 20 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance f 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10 a.m.-Noon: Quilt Guild meeting 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ray 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Diabetic screening 11:30 a.m.: Nutrition Update 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket weaving (new class) 6 p.m.: Rainbow of Hope MS Support Team 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 11:30 a.m.: Trip Planning Committee 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket weaving 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 10-11 a.m.: Alzheimer's Support Group Friday, September 2 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-Noon: Red Hill Ramblers 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, September 5 Wednesday, September 7 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.: Trip to Barter Theatre 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screen­ ing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging (new class) 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Warrensville Baptist Church Noon: AARP meeting with covered dish lunch Thursday, September 8 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 8-11 a.m.: Social Security representative 8-11 a.m.: Information on SHIIP 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 1-3 p.m.: Quilt Guild 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Wednesday, September 14 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screen­ ing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib Thursday,'September 15 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Friday, September 16 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.in.-4 p.m.:.Quilt Fair at former West Jefferson Elementary School 11 a.m.-Noon: Singing with Edith 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Friday, September 9 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib Saturday, September 17 Monday, September 19 Wednesday, September 21 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screen­ ing , 9 a.m.-Noon.: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision anpl Diabetic Support Group 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Senior Center Thursday, September 22 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 1 p.m.: Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Friday, September 23 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Songs with child day care 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, September 26 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Gladys 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, September 27 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Diabetic screening 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30 p.m.: MS Rainbow of Hope Support Team 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket weaving Wednesday, September 28 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing screen­ ing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib Thursday, September 29 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Quilting class 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Friday, September 30 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.: Shuffleboard 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Daily activities: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Walking Trail; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exercise Room, Blood Pressure Checks, Billiards, Computer Lab; 10 a.m.: Rook Games; 10-11:30 a.m.: Bingo; 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Basic Skills class. For more information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. Annual Quilt Fair moves to former West Jefferson School by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Cozy, colorful, intricate and extraordinarily beauti­ ful...all good words to describe the handmade quilts featured in the annu­ al Quilt Fair by the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. This year's third annual fair has several new aspects, including location, fashion show, and more quilts for sale. Planned for Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will be held in the gymnasium of the former West Jefferson Elementary School. This location offers more space for the growing event than the Ashe County Senior Center. The West Jefferson facility will allow all the quilts to be displayed indoors, so exhibitors won't have to worry about the weather. This event allows the public the. opportunity to view local quilting art and related crafts and purchase quilted items. It is spon­ sored and organized by members of the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. They meet monthly at the senior center to share ideas ahd quilting work, and also to make donation quilts. The Guild is open to quilters of all skill levels who are interested in pro­ moting Ashe County quilts and quilters. Guild members also par­ ticipate in creating an annual raffle quilt with pro­ ceeds to benefit the Guild and Ashe Services for Aging. This year's raffle quilt represents one of the county's largest industries, Christmas trees. Each par­ ticipant was given green material and challenged to The Christmas Tree Challenge Quilt will be on display at the Quilt Fair as well as The Quilt Gathering in West Jefferson and The Quilt Shop at New Market Center in Boone. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and available at all locations. Drawing will be held Nov. 10 during a Guild meeting. At the Quilt Fair, visitors will enjoy viewing not only the raffle quilt but also a wide variety of quilts from the Guild members. Some are for display only and oth­ ers will be for sale. There will also be vendors offering quilting tools, fabric, books, notions, thimbles, sewing machines, and quilted items. Quilters will have the opportunity to participate in one-hour demonstration classes on perfect binding, zippered purse, locker hook rag rug, notebook cover, paper piecing, and fun scrappy quilt. Classes are $5 each. Call Mary Catherine Finch at 8774297 to sign up. Quilts can be brought in and photographed with information recorded about the quilt to help preserve the heritage of quilting in Ashe County. Handwritten labels will be provided free for each quilt. A fashion show of quilted items is planned for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days of the fair. Models will showcase vests, jackets, purses and other accessories quilted by the fair participants and Guild members. For more information about the fair, contact Carol Ann Schiller, chairman, at 828-263-8648 or Carol Skroch at 982-8349. Someone Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post J Photo by Linda Burchette Carol Ann Schiller, left, and Brenda Coe, president, with the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild show one of the quilts that will be on display Sept. 16 and 17 at the Ashe County Quilt Fair. "Something to Crow About" is a friendship quilt Schiller made with several friends. design an individual Christmas tree or pine tree block, all of which were then assembled into the queen-sized quilt. New exercise for seniors Just came across this exercise suggested for sen­ iors, to build muscle strength in the arms and shoul­ ders. It seems so easy, I thought I'd pass it on to some of my younger friends. The article suggested doing it three days a week. Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5 pound potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, then relax. Each day, you'll Find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-pound pota­ to sacks. Then 50 pound potato sacks, and eventual­ ly try to get to where you can lift a 100-pound potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight out for more than a full minute. After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks. r rJL*\ Gome by our office located at 203 S Second Ave. | West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 fjM (stance. Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper.1 jp Rake in the Saving: with this Fall Classified Special! 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Rui(8 times List Your FOR RENT OR LEASE moti Post Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. 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Their three com-' pact disc recordings are titled University in Boone, NC pres­ ent the 24th annual Barber­ shop Quartet Show on Sat­ urday, September 10,h at 8:00 p.m. in the Rosen Concert Hall of the School of Music. Featured are the Inter­ national Champion Quartet NIGHTLIFE from Califor­ nia and the Triad Harmony Express chorus from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Four other quartets will also perform, including a prize winning foursome of ASU student singers. Since 1990 NIGHTLIFE has been in demand as fea­ tured entertainers. They "Songs at Twilight,""Basin' Street Blues" and Blues in the Night" and will be made available for sale at the show. Triad Harmony Express has been the featured chorus for all 24 years of the annu­ al show. Each year they as­ semble a group of songs that are familiar, and that are en­ joyable to sing and to hear. They also manage to work in some innovative staging to help keep things interest­ ing. While the chorus mem­ bers love to just stand and sing, they also enjoy getting involved in the message and, where possible, have lots of fun using a few presentation novelties that help to get the message across. All seats for the show are reserved @ $15 and are on sale at Rydell Music Cen­ ter in the Boone Mall. Phone order may be made at 828264 4765 A $1 per ticket fee is assessed on phone and credit card orders. Students and children are free at the door pending seating avail­ ability. Net proceeds benefit music scholarships through the Arts Council. in his passion for photography. His images of the people and places of Africa, Asia and the Foothills Arts Council's Open Americas are breathtaking. There will be an opening reception for the artist on Thursday, September 1 from 7 - 8:30pm. The show will run Gallery. Doug is a resident of Crumpler in Ashe County but his travels take him all over the world where he indulges est number of sold-out i performances. Pollstar Magazine named them No. 15 of the top tours of 2005. Widespread Panic is com­ prised of six members: John Bell and George McConnell on guitar and vocals, John -JoJo" Hermann on keyboard, Todd Nance on drums, Do­ mingo S. Ortiz on percussion and Dave Schools on bass guitar. The group was found­ ed in 1983 with Bell, Schools and guitarist Mike Houser as its original members. Houser died of cancer in 2002. The Holmes Convocation Center has hosted other big- professional productions of large cast classics, featuring trained and seasoned profes­ sional actors. NCSF has mounted over 100 major productions since its founding, mosf of these being plays by its namesake, Shakespeare. This season's production of Julius Caesar will be the company's sec­ ond, with As You Like It in its fourth NCSF staging. NCSF's goal is to continue to realize its mission of state­ wide service, Silva says. In the past The Festival has toured large cast Shake­ speare productions, but the expense of sustaining com­ panies of 18-24 actors plus technicians has made tour­ ing full-fledged professional Shakespeare productions a rarity nationwide. The NCSF season runs September 2 - October 1 at the High Point Theatre, 220 LOCK-IN GREAT RATES AND SAVE OVER S500 DIGITAL. TWO STAR PAK WITH HBO* AND 3TARZ* 39 MEDIACOM ONLINE*" HIGH SPEED INTERNET 95 + Widespread Panic name performers in the past, including Dave Matthews Band, Nickle Creek and Black Eyed Peas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $28 for Appala­ chian students in advance, and $32 for the public and at the door. Tickets can be pur­ chased in advance at www theholmescenter.com. For more information, contact the APPS office at (828) 2626603, or visit their Web site at www.apps.appstate.edu. N.C. Shakespeare Festival opens season with 'Julius Caesar' HIGH POINT-The North Carolina Shakespeare Festi­ val's (NCSF) 29th season of professional theatre will open on September 2 at the High Point Theatre then move to Raleigh's Fletcher Theater on October 4. The seasQn fea­ tures Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and As You Like It, and related special program­ ming. Founded in 1977, The Fes­ tival has emerged over the years as a major North Caro­ lina cultural resource. Over 1.5 million seats have been filled at NCSF productions statewide, and NCSF has toured to schools, colleges and universities in virtually every county - performing on the road over 2,000 times. NCSF has been designated 'The State Shakespeare Fes­ until October 3. tival' by the General As­ Foothills Arts Council gal­ sembly and is recognized lery hours are from 10 a.m. for consistently high quality - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The gallery is located at 129 Church Street in Elkin, NC. Phone 336-8352025. Crumpler resident's photos featured by Foothills Art Council The month of September will be devoted to the photo­ graphs of Doug Butler in the BOONE—Widespread Panic will bring their blend of Southern-style rock to Appalachian State Univer­ sity on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. The event is part of the band's national fall tour and is sponsored by APPS Concerts and the convocation center. ^he band has performed at ^major concert festivals this year, such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, 10,000 Lakes Festival, Austin City Limits Festival and Jazz Aspen. The group also performed at Colo­ rado's Red Rocks, where they hold the record for the high­ REALTREE HARDWOODS' HP HUNTER EDITION E. Commerce Avenue, down­ town High Point. It then moves to the Fletcher The­ ater, Progress Energy Center, 1 E. South Street, downtown Raleigh. 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Full time position with Tuesday & Friday New River Behavioral $ 14.55 - 20 words Healthcare Service 17.05 - 25 words Provision, Assertive 23.73 - 30 words Community Treatment 27.50 - 35 words Team (ACTT), work (extra runs, better base Ashe County. rates.) Duties: Position will work as part of a CLASSIFIED clinical team providing DEADLINES assertive communitybased case manage­ Tuesday's paper ment with adults who 977-3143. (Friday 9:00 am) are high risk for Friday's paper multiple hospitaliza­ (Wednesday 100-General tions, history of 9:00 am) medication and treat­ Services ment noncompliance, PIANO SERVICE and substance abuse. IMPORTANT Call for free estimates. Usual working hours INFORMATION Larry Carmichael are 8 a.m.-5p.m., 336-372-4247 Monday-Friday, but job In the case of an error will required evening on our part, credit will and weekend hours as be given for the first 140-Help Wanted needed. Minimum incorrect run only. The Applications are now requirements: Jefferson Post is being accepted for Bachelor's degree in a not responsible for managerial position at Human Services field incorrect copy submit­ Appalachian Home and two years experi­ ted by the advertiser Care, LLC, Ashe Coun­ ence in the techniques or for typographical ty office. HS diploma of counseling/therapy, errors which do not and a minimum of one case management, or lessen the value of the year of supervisory ex­ group work, or an ad. perience required; AS equivalent combination or BA/BS in human of training and Mail orders should be services field and experience. Salary sent with payment to: home care supervision grade (66)/Typical experience preferred. hiring range: $31,332Classified Advertising Excellent communica­ $35,868. Submit state The Jefferson Post tion and interpersonal application and PO Box 808 skills are a must. Com­ copy of college West Jefferson, NC petitive pay and benefit transcript(s) to: Ashe 28694 package. Please call County Employment (800) 790-7483 for Security Commission, (We accept personal more info. 626 Ashe Central check, Visa or Clean-up Laborer School Rd., Unit 5, Master Card) Temp. Jefferson NC 28640. Will be cleaning up Criminal records check Telephone: storm damage from and pre-employment (336) 846-7164 hurricanes. Must be drug testing is required. Fax: unemployed for 15 of EOE/AAE (336) 846-7165 the past 26 weeks and actively seeking LICENSED PLUMBER e-mail: employment. or someone close to classified® Apply at JobLInk with trying for license, jeffersonpost.com Generic Application. Web. immediate www.jeffersonpost.com employment available CLINICAL in Sparta area. COUNSELOR Call 336-363-2160 30-Special (Position 743-40-TBA3) to apply in person. Notices Open until filled. Full time Local Margate Health and If you have left Management Entity Rehab Center pictures with us position with New River located in the beautiful PLEASE remember to Behavioral Healthcare. mountains of Jefferson, come in and pick Work based in Wilkes is currently looking for them up. County. Duties include the right nurses to fill access screening & tri­ our open RN/LPN THANKYOU age functions along charge nurse positions. Jefferson Post with assessments, will New graduates wel­ provide back up come! PUBLISHER S NOTICE: after-hours emergency All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ services on rotation as Margate is offering ject to the Fair Housing Act needed. Responsible competitive pay rates, which makes It Illegal to for monitoring daytime advertise any preferences. great benefits, flexible Limitation or discrimination emergency services. 8 hour scheduling, a based on race, color, Work hours: great team work envi­ religion, sex, handicap, flexible/as needed. financial status or national ronment, and the ability origin includes children un Minimum to grown within. If you der the age cit Itl living with , requirements: are a team player and parents or legal custodians, Master's degree in pregnant women & people have a love in your securing custody of chil­ Human Services such heart for our growing dren under 18. This news­ as Counseling, Social elderly population, paper will not knowingly Work of Psychology accept any advertising lor please stop by and fill legal estate which is in and be licensed or out an application. violation of the law. Our eligible to be licensed. 540 Waugh Street readers are hore by Experience in MH, SA informed that all dwellings Jefferson, NC 28640 advertised In this newspa­ and DD preferred. (336) 246-5581 per are available on equal Salary grade We are also accept­ opportunity basis. To com­ (68-72)/Typical-hiring plain of discrimination call ing applications for HUD toll-free at range: $34,320Part Time and PRN 1-800-669-9777. $47,244. Submit state positions. The toll-telephone number application and for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Need a new job? college transcript(s) to: Look in Wilkes Employment The Jefferson Post 40-Lost & Found Security Commission, Classifieds! 320 Wilkesboro Ave., 1 lost male Husky. Midtown Plaza, North Lost from Buffalo area. Wilkesboro, NC 28659. WANT TO BE Both eyes blue, about Criminal records check CREATIVE? 5 months old, white and pre-employment spot behind the neck, drug testing is required. Know how to use wears a red collar. EOE/AAE. a computer? White and dark Like to design? Entry Level brownish hair all over. The Jefferson Post Positions: Commercial Reward offer. Call is looking for you! Judgment Assistant & 384-3211 or Must be PC literate. Web Page Design & 982-4512 Knowledge of Maintenance publishing program Fax Resume: MBS Have you found an Financial and Photoshop a animal or item? Have 336-217-8155 plusl Apply in you lost a favorite pet person at the or item? Advertise it in Experienced Jefferson Post at the Jefferson Post for Carpenters neededFREE. Ad will run 203 S. Second Apply at GEM. Jobsite for 2 weeks. Avenue in West Trailer at First United Call 846-7164 Jefferson. (Located Methodist Church. next door to Hart West Jefferson LOST Power Equipment Walker Coonhound Experienced Grill on the backstreet) White, tan & brown on Cook evenings and No phone calls Rugby Rd in Mouth of weekends. Fine please. Wilson, Va. On or Dining a plus. Apply about Aug. 13. goes by in person 102 North the name of White Top. Jefferson Ave. 276-768-7824 West Jefferson Missing: German Shepherd, 10 months old young pup.Black & white in color. Broke it's collar, no collar.982-3851 Please help!! Our puppy is missing from the Chestnut Hill area of Crumpler. He Is a 4month old, blonde Lab. He is, or was, wearing a black nylon collar. This puppy is loved and missed very much. If you have seen him or know where he is. please let us know. A $500.00 reward is being offered. Call anytime: 982-6140 or J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-000-849-0932 Someone von know having a Birthday? K Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE >0 Exrr.RIKNCK NECESSARY FULL S PART-TIME CLASSES COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOS PLACEMENT ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEV1LLK, \ t 1-800-334-1203 .lll.ar.frarl.ctraitor cm 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted Position Available Major Responsibilities: The Ashe County Provide clerical support Home Builders for staff and policy Association board; monitor and maintain file structure is looking for a highly to ensure accuracy, motivated individual timeliness, and validity to manage the of documentation; use desktop publishing and administrative photo software skills to operations of the layout newsletters and newly formed other public information organization and materials. Minimum Education/Work assist with Experience: Associ­ fundraising activities. ate degree in related Part time position field and at least two years verifiable work with potential for experience in growth. professional office Applicant must have performing tasks that include clerical excellent support, communication and data analysis, and pub­ organizational lication layout and production or similar skills. Experience skills. Additional with the building experience strongly industry a plus. preferred. In excep­ tional circumstances, Submit resumeand other combination of application to Job education and Services by Sept. 2. experience may be considered. Professional Truck Delivery Driver references required. CDL with Hazmat Skill Requirements: required. Full-Time, Word processing, pay negotiable. desktop publishing, 336-246-6569 spreadsheets, comput­ er file management, 230-Lawn designing basic forms. Mowers For Sale Others will not be considered. Working For Sale knowledge of govt. Lawn MowerRegulations a strong Zero turn, 50 inch cut. plus. Strong organizational, basic Craftsman, like new-6 research, and hrs. $1,000 off. 336prioritizing skills re­ quired. Must be able to 902-3667 work independently. Salary commensurate 235-Christmas with, skill level. To Apply: Submit all Trees of the following: (1) personal resume; (2) 2000 Fraser Firs, completed High 260-Garage/Yard Sales ESTATE YARD SALE SAT. SEPT. 3rd 8AM (rain or shine) 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Dishes, cooking pots, kitchen gadgets, baking pans, Tupperware, decorative accessories, pictures, craft materials, fabric, furniture, wheel­ chairs, electric scooter, books, Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. candles, linens. Too many items to list. Priced to sell. No early birds, please! 290-Horses & Livestock Information day of 5 yr. old Belgian / sale 246-8109 Tennessee Walker Pre-sale info e-mail: dsfraf@charter.net Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke LOCATION 174 Sunnyside to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. Park,Jefferson. (1st house on right) 300Miscellaneous Mlsceltaneous Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers HUGE GARAGE BUYING OR SALE Labor Day, Sept. 5 (Mon.)7 A.M. (rain or shine) butler's table, bicycles, books, videos, small desk, 6-8 ft, knick-knacks, dishes, #1's, few #2's, nice SELLING? BANK ON application including trees, will cut and THE clothes, boys' clothes 8-12, ladie's clothes, bale. encyclopedias, Bibles, professional reference All or Some. Jesus art prints, and letter. Applications ac­ (336) 384-4327 St. Bernard, Father is 4 VMU memory cards, questionable. Males & 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games Include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, cants are encouraged to apply promptly to: Personnel Office High Country Council of Governments FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 PO Box 1820 Boone, NC 28607 RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. LOCATION 608 North Main St.Jefferson NC (Old Hwy 16 on the right going from Jefferson toward Ashe Park) Yard Sale 9/9 FOR SALE: Fraiser Fir Christmas 9 AM until all is sold. gentle with children. Can e-mail pics, for more information contact Rebecca @ and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 $$$$$$$$$$ Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball. Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200: 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. 977-2795 or Brooks @ 977-2797 Check us out on the web at www.jefferson post.com 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE JEFFERSON caulk, premium paint 75: 8-9 foot. brush's, large wood letters, garden Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 336-977-9459 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, 310-Musical Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue We lease Pianos. frame w/yellow text. POST New & Used speedometer and bike CLASSIFIEDS. Grands. Comes with CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, rack. Great bike...just We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & Mostly greatest hits. outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-384- Poprebuild pianos. CD's. 800-745-3950 4352. Acme - Piano Man 336-977-9459 Furniture, Lumber yard supplies such as Gary Fisher Tassajara Call for description 330-Pets Trees. 1600: 7-8 foot Edward Hartzog markings. Extremely Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi $100. Call for list of OBO. 336-384-4757 719-A Greenway Rd Females available. Solid black w/ white Super Bust-a-Move 4, lots of old junk. filled; however, appli­ Only! Mother is full-blooded (4 never used, in box), •-J M:[k n -J MJ i - toys, little girls' cepted until position is Puppies. Free to Good Home Men's 21 Gear La-Z-Boy recliner, old Governments (3) at least one St. Bernard Mix 9/10 with long train and Country Council of computer addendum; 330-Pets 300- Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Did you know that Portable, Light refrigerator. Weight, GRUBB LOGGING if you are giving Wants to buy large away an animal or small tracts of or item , you can timber. ALSO: Made By Softtubs; supplies, etc., 2 door 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Safe correctional 336-977-6705 medical unit in Ashe 336-877-5158 Co. Must be Hartzog Farms organized, cdhartzog® Trails Road- Lansing More Info in the Classifieds. dependable & have a skybest.com off Deep Ford. Will Aimee @ have direction signs Call 846-7164 for 336-846-1506 clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 LOCATION At 363 W. Woodland out or call 250-Furniture Maintance. Call For 336-384-3005 MOVING SALE for directions Matching set: Rattan Call Sandra Today To Place Your large chair w/ tax preparer with strong customer service skills. Call For Sale: Twin Bed with 336-846-7164 KITS Are available at the & Box spring, Love- Jefferson Post for seat, Coffee table, purchase. Each kit head & foot board old, swivel chair. Pool Boxer. Shots, table, includes: 6 Signs Liberty Tax Regular size bed, and a antique 6 Directional Arrows vanity dresser with needs home with children or a mower, weed eaters, constant spreader, chainsaw, companion. leaf blower, garden tools, everything like new. 336-877-4337 without timber. Call: Jim Grubb Call after 6. 336-982-4399 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 60 Price Stickers Service in self-propelled lawn Land with or 336-877-2330 FREE: 5 month ottoman, Classified Ad. Mattress end table, cedar more information full-blooded female Ping-Pong table, Seeking experience list it for free tropical print couch, ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 Very Durable, Low ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER??? ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! 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Mail ads w/paymtMil to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 898 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Pmail: classified@jcffcrsoiipost.com Or come by our office located at 298 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. I son. We accept Visit or Mnsterciirj I'or more information call Sandra at 886-846-7164. m �370-Cars/Vans 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses for Sale por 2005 Outback Loaded & XM equipped 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Rent I ph?R betWeen the simnirS°.ns- Plaina™> simple, but clean and call 336-359-2980 2001 Chevrolet FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a Place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-71R4 rh IH ^ area ,0r Pftn 5ren- Sma|l pets «?K6red on ind"vidual basis. $3eo/mo Suburban LT 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks. Heated Seats 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 rS?2wIl Apartments, 'if Bad9er St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. Furnished one bedroom Ashe Lake condo for rent. Includes utilities except for telephone. Security deposit required (336) 877-2080 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and nange Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Vr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2UU2 Dodge Dakota" 4x4, extra cab, V-8 CD, AC Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1989 Ford F-150 Runs Good. 4x4, New tires worth $600, Snow plow worth $4000, $2900 Firm. 828-264-9328 Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 5 minutes to West Jefferson. SHOPPING FOR A~ Beautiful, secluded 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. home, set up a dual living unit. 1300sq.ft. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Br/2Ba- $600/month. 700 sq ft. 2Br/1Ba- 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 $400/month. Classifieds 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS Apartment West Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing 535-Commercial Property Set Appointment With Commercial space(s) DEAL? Apartments in West Jefferson. NC Steve with 8 Years 'One bedroom. dishwasher, ref., stove, efficient apartments lease agreement "Handicapped required. Good location accessible People with Good or in West Jefferson, Experience in Helping unfurnished energy ht. pump. Credit ref. & Check out the ads in the Classified Washer/Dryer, large area (-1200 sq. Bad Credit in Moving section. Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Check Out the Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ 'Rent based on for office space. applicants income 877-4335 or 982-2408 Jefferson Post for Section 8 assistance available separately (negotiable). the latest deals on Can Be A Home Own­ im EQUAL HOUSMd West Jefferson Limited parking - not er, Let Me Help, Land Mobile Homes by ^EMPORIUM "Where looking old. looks good' ON IWheels I- RJ C AINE 336-977-2112* 336-384-4352 DRV WALL HIGH COUNTRY P RY W A I I jt 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 . BEST VALUE I Hearing Care Center Call Toil-Free 1-800-359-8404 ^ Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 Insured & All Work (diaranleeJ ^ FREE Alien Miller 336-384-3033 MONUMENT SALES HEevins KENNELS . -7" 'Memorial Wor^s QUALITY GRAVE MARKERS IN: GRANITE • MARRIJ•: • BRONZE WE CLEAN, LETTER & REPAIR Excellent Care at Affordable Prices MONUMENTS! See us in Sparta, NC or call Greg Blevins/Owner for an in-home consultation at Licensed by NC Dept of Agriculture 336-372-1788 COUNTRY REMODELING QUALITY WORKAT R EASONABLE PRICES mm \ STEVE M . BARKER EXCAVATING SERVICES T oldiron's E xcavating^ ^ • Back Hoc • Small Track Hoc • • Gravel Hauling • ,11111 Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 ». Q-C SATELLITE TV TRack Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Semce AND mj SATELLITE DIRECTV. Aire. Seafood & rase StatkJio VWALMART Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 SALES k SERVICE SEPF.RSTOUE rVSftHOMB THEATRES %) 0* SUPERCENTER \ zenith 7^ Ashe Co '"nti' s Gr, TVt <*t ALWAYS LOW PRICES JO Plus Years Experience All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience jk Excellent Work at an Excellent Price Authorized Technicians On Board 1489 Ml Jefferson Rd* Jefferson in HdKold Jones Excavating JOE'S SEAFOOD RESTAi:SANT AND NEW CONSTRUCTIONI PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 i • Licensed in North Carolina & ft • Ml roofing of all kind* • Roof Painting r«3T 3941 NC Hwy 163 West Jefferson, NC 336-877-5379 2S Yeurs faperiencp Tents Tables Chairs • Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners Cotton Candy Sno-Cone Air Walks I Owner ASHE COUNTY m m ROOFING s MiniTrackhoe Backhoes Skid-Steers Air Compressors Jackhammers Man Lifts Floor Sanders Plumbing Snakes I Lisa c. Jones » RENTALS RENT-ALL, INC Everyone should have a hearing test at least once a year if there is any trouble hearing clearly. Most hearing problems gradually get worse. An annual test will help keep track of I a progressive loss. No hearing problem of any consequence should ever be ignored, so don't put this off any longer! We will also be giving service and re_ pairs on all makes and models from 9 AM to 4 | PM. Call now for an appointment to avoid waiting. You can trust Best Value Hearing I Care Center - owners Bennie, Jim & Donna Young have been helping your friends hear • better in Ashe County for over 32 years now! i n HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS J ARM AN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED J EFFERSON ® | Good Prices + Better Service = Best Value A TV » equipment to determine it they have a I correctable hearing loss. SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION • HomodH Jobs \ • Decks ^ • Additions • It e pairs J • Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Roby Swift deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 139 Buck Mtn. Rd., West Dry wall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 Historic Downtow n WV*t Jefferson, NC J3M14A-9069 • 10 S. Jeffenon Ave. mm Anyone who has trouble hearing is I welcome to have a test using modern digital Wn a c r i d n e t Family mimed and operated! S*W-7»S«l 1-800-359-8404. ^zZ^T tf Ganz time & ayaiK Candles & Home Accessories Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! HmThm.lO-6'fH Leave message. can be made by calling Toil-Free: HOME ACCESSORIES W'HOME IMP£0V£MEK E N N E L S tar EMPORIUM •yw.-Ay-WA 384-1336, 336-973-2335 Local Dealers •" 202 South Jefferson Ave "• West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 "• ™ Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com 336-846-6500 or Your Area, Call George 8am - 4pm At Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you m- suitable for retail sales. Home Packages in For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Call 336-246-6737 ($600 per month) or Credit, No Credit, You 2 Bedroom trailer NOTICE TO CREDITORS will lease together Good Credit, Bad Jerry Rex Blevins 253 A. L. Blevins Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 Publication dates: 8/9; 8/16: 8/23; 8/30 facturing, or storage, Stop Paying Rent, 1 • deceased, late of Ashe Countv. North Carolina County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of November, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th day of August, 2005. ft.) with roll up door. in Their Dream jeffersonpost.com Free hearing tests are being offered in Ashe County on Wednesdays: Aug. 31 and I The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Executor of the Estate of Leia M. Blevins. Sales People? Look WWW. again on Sept. 7 & 14. Factory trained, experienced Hearing Aid Specialists (licensed _ by the state of North Carolina) will perform the I tree tests. These tests will be given at the Ashe Services for Aging (180 Chatty Rob Lane) in I West Jefferson. Walk-ins are welcome. To • avoid waiting, appointments arc suggested and NOTICE OF JERRY REX BLEVINS. EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LELA M. BLEVINS No Longer!! Call and Carla S. Wyatt Administratrix for the estate of Roby Swift PAGE 9B Hearing Tests Set For Ashe County I NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Ready To Move In I 1195-Legals FOR A GOOD at Spruce Hills bst- FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. 336-973-2335 This the 2nd day of RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 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Several building sites 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 being accepted for Jefferson Area. 530-Lots & Acreage No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 336-877-5859 ppncations are now JEFFERSON POST 336-246-3920 982-3335 FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 �PAGEIOB TUESDAY/ AUGUST 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS ASU wind power workshops set for September, October B O O N E —Appalachian State University will host three workshops this fall on residential and farm-scale wind power at the North Carolina Small Wind Initiative's Small Wind Research and Demonstration site atop Beech Mountain. The public is invited. A one-day introductory workshop will be offered Sept. 10 and again Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A twoday installation workshop with Southwest Windpower will be presented Sept. 1718 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day workshops led by Appalachian faculty and staff will include classroom presentations and activities, including a tour of the Small Wind Research and Demonstration facility which has six operating turbines. Participants will learn about various wind turbines, towers and other components available on the market and their expected performance. The introductory event will also cover the characteristics of an effective wind site, how to measure wind resources and predict the performance of a wind turbine, best practices for siting a wind turbine, PV/wind hybrid systems, incentive programs and utility interconnection issues. Cost for each one-day workshop is $50 for the publie and $30 for students. The fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch, a notebook of materials, searchable North Carolina wind map CD, and the U.S. Department of Energy's Small Wind Electric System consumer guide. The two-day installation workshop, led by Southwest Windpower, will focus on one of the company's newest products, the Whisper 200 direct grid-tie turbine. Instruction will address tower raising, maintenance and interconnection in urban settings. Cost is $150 for the public and $100 for students, which covers a continental breakfast and lunch both days plus materials on wind energy, Wind power is a non-polluting, sustainable, reliable, and economical source of energy that can help reduce the United States' dependence on imported fossil fuels, help preserve and protect the environment, and at the same time create new jobs and industry and sustainable economic development, The North Carolina Small Wind Initiative (SWI) is a collaborative project supported by Appalachian, the North Carolina State Energy Office, TVA and U.S. Department of Energy, To register and learn more about the workshops, call (828) 262-2933 or visit www.wind.appstate.edu. Fraser fir now state Christmas tree, thanks to eighth graders In early 2005, recognizing the economic importance and significance of the Fraser Fir on our county, Mitchell, and the region, eighth grade stu­ dents at Harris Middle School in Spruce Pine, requested that Representative Phillip Frye introduce a bill in the North Carolina Legislature making the Fraser Fir the Of­ ficial State Christmas Tree of North Carolina. Students researched the Fraser Fir's impact on the re­ gion and presented the infor­ mation to our representative. The bill was introduced to the Legislature in April.This was a great "hands-on" oppor­ tunity to actually see "how a bill becomes a law" in North Carolina. Students followed the prog­ ress of the bill until the end of the 2004-2005 school year. As part of the same legis­ lation, the Southern Appala­ chian Brook Trout was also named the Official Freshwa­ ter Fish of North Carolina. On August 23, 2005, the stu­ dents saw their "bill become a law" as House Bill 1316 was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly. The Fraser Fir is the Offi­ cial Christmas Tree of North Carolina and The Southern Appalachian Brook Trout is the Official Freshwater Fish of North Carolina. Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~ Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Entry Form Pit Stop for Prizes Race CalHornia S00 California Speedway 09-04-05 » Race Winner Your Name Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PC) Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson PIT STOP FOP PRIZES RULES 1. Must be 21 year? <?W or Ql<fcr to enter. 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. 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Buyout recipients may sell payments 2 - 10 to a finan­ cial institution or other firm or individual in return for a lump-sum payment. In order to do this, a recipient must complete a successor-in-in­ terest contract with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agricul­ ture. The successor-in-interest contracts are not yet avail­ able from FSA, but should be released in the near future, says Dr. Blake Brown, Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished Pro­ fessor of Agricultural and Resource Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University. Once a successorin-interest contract is com­ pleted, the firm or individual indicated in the contract be­ comes the recipient of future buyout payments. Brown says buyout recipi­ ents are being bombarded with advertisements from fi­ nancial institutions offering lump-sum payments. How should a recipient decide be­ tween a lump-sum and an­ nual payments? First, Brown advises, understand the tax conse­ quences of taking a lump­ sum. Brown strongly sug­ gests that recipients visit with a tax preparer or other financial advisor. And recipi­ ents should understand the alternatives for investing a lump-sum payment and how these alternatives compare to taking annual payments. Information about tax con­ sequences and evaluating lump-sum offers is available on line at: http://www.tobaccobuyout. cals.ncsu.edu/ If recipients decide to trade their future stream of buyout payments for a lump-sum, how do they decide which of­ fer to take? Brown says the most important principle is basic: be patient and shop around. Second, recipients should work with reputable firms they trust. Brown adds that a third and obvious principle is to look for the offer that will give the most money for the remaining nine payments. He says recipients should be careful when comparing of­ fers based on a percentage of payments. Some firms are offer­ ing percentages based on a recipient's total buyout pay­ ment, that is, the percentage is based on all 10 payments even though recipients can­ not include the first payment in the lump sum. Most firms are offering a percentage of the nine pay­ ments recipients are allowed to include in the successor-ininterest contract. Some firms are offering a lump sum for the last eight payments of the buyout and refer to a per­ centage of the last eight pay­ ments. The fourth principle is to understand the terms of the offer. When will the firm deliver a check? What fees, if any, arfe Associated with the lump sum? Is the dol­ lar amount offered for the stream of payments guaran­ teed or can it change between the time a recipient signs the successor-in-interest contract and the time USDA approves the contract? Successor-in-interest con­ tracts are not now available, so recipients cannot com­ plete the transaction yet. But Brown says some institutions are making offers in return for the recipient committing to complete a successor-in-in­ terest contract once they are available. Brown advises recipients to be careful about commit­ ting too early. Once the suc­ cessor-in-interest contracts become available, many more firms will compete for buyout business, giving recipients an even greater ability to shop around. Recipients may check on the status of the successorin-interest contracts at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ tobacco. Some recipients may be concerned about interest rates rising between now and the time successor-in-interest contracts become available, which could mean that the amount offered in a lump­ sum will be reduced. Howev­ er, successor-in-interest con­ tracts will likely be available within the next month or so, and interest rates are rising slowly. In addition, how much effect an increase in interest rates might have on lump­ sum offers is not clear. Don't let concerns over ris­ ing interest rates override ef­ forts to shop around for the best offers among reputable firms, Brown advises. If a lump sum is the best route, then recipients should be able to find competitive of­ fers among reputable finan­ cial institutions, which brings us back to the first principle: be patient and shop around. Learn to can for homegrown flavor by Roberta Bailey Mother Earth News There is nothing like the flavor of a homegrown gar­ den tomato. But did you also know that there is nothing like the flavor of home-canned tomatoes - or corn, peaches or salsa? Most fruits and vegeta­ bles can be canned, as well as many kinds of meat. And al­ though canning is extra work in the summer and fall, in the winter, canned goods are con­ venience foods. To walk into the pantry at the end of a long day and pull out a jar of to­ mato and pinto bean soup, or to pop open a jar of strawber­ ry applesauce for dessert, is a luxury well worth the summer work. And there's a great ad­ vantage to canning food from your own back yard: You will always get the best flavor and highest quality from picking food at its freshest and pro­ cessing it the same day. Both should come with a rack to keep jars off the bottom of the pot. Do not try to use a pressure cooker for canning; they are not large enough to hold most canning jars, and they do not maintain reliably consistent pressure. Every canning book or in­ struction manual comes with charts detailing common foods and their respective canning methods, and also typically includes step-by-step instruc­ tions of the entire canning process. Local county Exten­ sion offices often have free pamphlets on the proper way to can dozens of different fruits and vegetables. Other essential equipment includes canning jars, a large measur­ ing cup, a long-handled spoon, a canning funnel, a jar lifter and any cooking pots needed in preparation. LET THE CANNING BEGIN Before or during your food preparation, you need to wash To begin canning, the two and heat the jars. To heat jars, main tools you will need are a immerse them in simmering water bath canner and a pres­ water (180 degrees or higher) sure canner. Canner selection for at least 10 minutes. Jar depends on the type of food lids also need to be heated for you are preserving. Although at least 10 minutes. There is bacteria won't survive in high- a very handy magnetic tool acid foods such as fruits and called a "wand," which easily tomatoes, they can thrive in lifts the flat lids from the wa­ low-acid foods including vege­ ter. When you choose a canning tables and meats. For low-acid foods, it's necessary to use a recipe, you will find that there pressure canner, which reach­ are two methods of filling jars. es temperatures higher than "Cold packing" is when cold, the boiling point. Perhaps the raw food pieces are put in a best-known type of bacteria hot jar and hot liquid is poured found in improperly canned over them to fill the jar. "Hot food is Clostridium botulinum, packing" is when the foods which produces a potent toxin are precooked and poured into that is odorless, colorless and the hot jar. Note that the pro­ deadly even in small amounts. cessing times for these meth­ Botulism cases are rare, but to ods vary greatly depending avoid exposure, it's important on what type of food you are to follow any canning recipe canning. Follow the chart or exactly, and to be particularly recipe, which also will tell you how much head space to leave cautious with low-acid foods. Acidic foods, including in the jar. This is the amount most fruits, are processed in of space between the rim of a boiling water bath. Most the jar and the top of the food. Clean the jar rim with a vegetables are low-acid foods that need to be pressure clean, damp cloth to remove canned, and you should also any stickiness or food particles use a pressure canner for any that could prevent a solid seal. combination of acidic and non- Then, adjust the two-piece jar acidic foods. Water bath can- lid by setting the disc on the ners are available for $20 to jar rim and screwing on the $30, but a good pressure can­ band. Place the jars on the ner can cost as much as $200. rack in the boiling water bath LOW-AND HIGH-ACID FOODS or steam pressure canner and process immediately. In a boil­ ing water bath canner, the top of the jars must be covered by 1 inch of water. Begin count­ ing the processing time when the water returns to a rolling boil. For a pressure canner, fol­ low the manufacturer's in­ structions for your particular canner. Pressure canners will have either a weighted or a dial gauge. In altitudes higher than 1,000 feet, a dial gauge is recommended because you need to accurately increase the pressure 5 pounds for ev­ ery 3,000 feet of altitude, and • a dial gauge allows you to change the pressure in small­ er increments than a weighted gauge. When processing time is complete, set the jars spaced well apart, on a soft cloth. Space around the jars allows cooling to occur naturally. If a jar cools too rapidly it can break. Do not tighten the lids unless they are very loose. As the jars cool, you'll hear them "pop" when they are properly sealed. If a jar does not seal, it can be refrigerated, and the food inside should be eaten in the next few days. If you ever find that a jar has lost its seal during storage and that the lid comes off with no resis­ tance, it is not safe to eat and you should discard the food. Once the jars are cool, re­ move the metal bands, wash the outside, label them with the content and date, and then store them in a cool, dark cup­ board or pantry. As the grow­ ing season progresses, the shelves of the pantry begin to fill. First, there's strawber­ ry jam, then peas and green beans; then it's on to toma­ toes, corn, salsa, pickled hot peppers, soups, baked beans, squash and applesauce. Soon, a rainbow of the summer's col­ ors will form, ready to bright­ en many a meal throughout the winter. Excerpted from Mother Earth News magazine, the original guide to living wisely. Read the full story at www. MotherEarthNews.com or call 800-234-3368 to subscribe. Copyright 2005 by Ogden Pub­ lications, Inc. TOYOTA From The Desk Of Mr. Norman Cheek Toyota Of Boone, Inc. 665 East King Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 August, 2005 Dear Friends, I believe you will agree with me tliat today's economy has gotten tougher. 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We placed within the top 50 dealerships out of all Toyota dealers in the United States and my service department finished in the top 7. Myself as well as my entire staff strive to make Toyota Of Boone one of the most honest and friendliest down-home dealerships in the United States. Over the past 25 years 1 have sold Toyota vehicles ail over the United States and even out of our country. I have tlone this because vehicle shoppers have done their homework on their purchase plans and realize Toyota Of Boone is an honest dealer. Tbyota Of Boone's annual Labor Day Year End Clearance Sale is here and this has become a huge event which people have come to recognize as a great time to get a remarkable and honest deal on a Toyota vehicle. This will be our 25th annual I^abor Day Year End Clearance Sale and 1 cordially invite you to one of the most honest and down to earth automotive sales in North Carolina. I will have our largest selection of Toyota cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles this year, on site for you to select from. Over $5 Million dollars In vehicles will be at this Clearance Sales Event. 1 have up to $3,000 in cash back offers on select vehicles and as low as 0% financing. I have new 2005 Toyota Corolla's as low as $12,995, new 2005 Toyota Camry's as low as $16,695 and my largest selection of the year of the all new designed 2005 Toyota Tacoma as a few examples. Toyota Of Boone never charges a IXX" Fee so you save even more money on your vehicle purchase. I will have credit approval personnel on site to assist yon so bring your title and trade and drive away in a new Toyota vehicle knowing you got an honest deal. Visit us during this sale and ei\joy a free lunch and check out that Tbyota vehicle you have been thinking about. This annual Labor Day Clearance Sale will be a 4 day sales event. 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She lived in Crumpler and left behind two beautiful children. The Shelter Dedication Ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 1"', at 7 p.m., at the Ashe Arts Center Building in downtown West Jefferson. This dedication will be held in conjunction with Lori Hall's photography exhibit opening and recep­ tion which will be earlier in the evening, from 5pm-7pm. Lori is a faithful supporter of A.S.H.E. and recently com­ pleted a photo shoot for a calendar to benefit local do­ mestic violence services. The photos, taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, capture Ad­ irondack chairs beautifully painted by various local art­ ists. The artistic community has been highly supportive of A.S.H.E.'s efforts to end the cycle of family violence. Bes­ sie Clay, Stephen Shoemak­ er, Clayton Proctor, and Pat Morrison and her high school art classes have also made valuable contributions to us through their art. Clayton donated a beautiful painting to us a few years ago, which has a permanent home on the wall at our Administrative Office. Stephen is currently working on something spe­ cial for us. A mural painted by Bessie Clay graces a wall in the shelter playroom and a mural painted on three canvasses by the Art Class at Ashe County High School t A.S.H.E. , **ome hang just outside A.S.H.E.'s Administrative Office at Family Central. Both the shelter mural and the high W ^ school art project were made possible by a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the NC Arts Council and a Projects Pool Grant from the Ashe County Arts Council. The formal naming of our shelter is the result of efforts by the A.S.H.E. Sup­ port Group. Members sub­ mitted their ideas in a "name the shelter" contest a few months ago. Smokey Moun­ tain Barbeque graciously do­ nated a gift certificate to the winner, whose entry, "Moni­ ca's Haven", was deemed to be the perfect name. While the evening will be a time of remembering those who have lost their lives in Ashe County to domestic violence, it will also be a time of cel­ ebration and hope as we hon­ or them and all of the men, women and children in our community who have expe­ rienced the pain of domestic violence. Monica's mother, Cindy Eller, will share her family's story, and tell how they are coping with the af­ termath of domestic violence in its most lethal form, and how they are slowly rebuild­ ing their lives. She will un­ doubtedly touch every heart. The local arts com­ munity and Lori Hall, through her photography, have dedicated much time, talent and energy to help­ ing us convey our message. It seems only fitting that A Safe Home for Everyone and The Ashe County Arts Council partner to make this a very special evening, re­ flecting what can be accom­ plished with shared vision and strong collaboration. Please plan to be a part of this entire evening, which is dedicated, in more ways than one, to the residents of Ashe County. For more information, please call 982-8851. State releases new recommendations for student activity RALEIGH—"Move More: North Carolina's Recom­ mended Standards for Phys­ ical Activity in School" were unveiled Friday, August 26, at Carroll Middle School in Raleigh. The "Move More School Standards" provide recom­ mendations on ways stu­ dents, families, principals, teachers, school staff, school board members, superinten­ dents and community lead­ ers can make school a place that supports and encour­ ages physical activity and physical education. Students need both physical activ­ ity throughout the day and physical education classes to adopt and maintain an ac­ tive lifestyle. The "Move More School Standards" were jointly re­ leased by the N.C. Division of Public Health, N.C. De­ partment of Public Instruc­ tion, N.C. Healthy Schools and N.C. Cooperative Exten­ sion Service. These organi­ zations collaborated to de­ velop the "Move More School Standards," a companion to the "Eat Smart School Stan­ dards" released in May 2004. North Carolina, like other states, is experiencing an epidemic of childhood obe­ sity. Between 1995 and 2004, the prevalence of overweight in North Carolina's children increased 65.3 percent in 2- to 4-year-olds, 62.2 per­ cent in 5- to 11-year-olds and 19.8 percent in 12- to 18-year-olds. The primary causes of premature death and disability among North Carolinians — heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes — are directly linked to poor food choices and sedentary lifestyles, which also cause obesity. Many factors contribute to obesity, so combating the problem involves action in many different areas of chil­ dren's lives. Children spend most of their waking hours in school. That's why nation­ al and state level health and school officials believe that making changes in school policy around healthy eat­ ing and physical activity can have a positive impact on the development of lifelong healthy habits in children. "Quality physical educa­ tion programs and physical activity during the school day are cornerstones for develop­ ing healthy active lifestyles," said State Board of Educa­ tion Chairman Howard Lee. "The State Board of Edu­ cation supports increased physical activity as part of the school day, and we recog­ nize the benefits that this be­ havior can generate, not only with regard to health and wellness of our students, but to the positive impact it will have on student learning." According to 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results, only half of North Carolina middle school children reported getting at least 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity and only one-fourth reported getting at least 30 minutes of mod­ erate physical activity on most days of the week. Chil­ dren of all ages need from 60 minutes to several hours of moderate to vigorous physi­ cal activity each day, and they need to avoid prolonged periods of inactivity. "Right now, North Car­ olina's children and youth are falling far short of these recommendations," said Dr. Leah Devlin, State Health Director. "Increased physi­ cal activity in school benefits students, the school and the community by improving academic performance as well as reducing the risk for excess weight gain and other chronic health conditions that can affect them for the rest of their lives," Devlin added. School physical education classes is one way children can accumulate minutes of physical activity and get support and guidance on be­ ing physically active, yet this is another area where North Carolina children fall short of national averages. The 2003 YRBS found that only 47.3 percent of high school students attend a physical education class at least one day per week in North Caro­ lina. The national average is 55.7 percent. The "Move More School Standards" define quality standards for physical edu­ cation and physical activ­ ity. They also describe three categories—"needs improve­ ment", "minimum standard" and "superior standard"—for evaluating physical educa­ tion and physical activity in schools. For example, to achieve the superior standard for physical education, schools must provide 150 minutes of physical education for el­ ementary school students in classes where one teacher instructs no more than 25 students. To ensure a qual­ ity program, schools would also provide pre- and postphysical fitness tests to help teachers and students mea­ sure progress toward indi­ vidual fitness goals. In order to meet the supe­ rior standard for physical ac­ tivity, schools must provide more than the minimum 30 minutes each day of physical activity that is now required by the Healthy Active Chil­ dren policy adopted by the N.C. State Board of Educa­ tion in April, 2005. In addi­ tion, 75 percent or more of all classroom teachers should receive training in the skills needed to incorporate physi­ cal activity into instructional time. "Physical activity is an important component of good health for all persons, regardless of age or ability," said Dr. Jon Ort , N.C. Co­ operative Extension Service director. "Daily physical ac­ tivity is critical for children's physical, mental and social development from infancy into adulthood." Though the implementa­ tion of the "Move More School Standards" is voluntary, lo­ cal education agencies can use the recommendations to craft physical activity poli­ cies that will contribute to students' well being and health. The "Move More School Standards" are posted on the Web at www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com, www.ncpublicschools.org and www. ! »1 nchealthyschools.org. Bankruptcy filings increase as new law's deadline nears by Peggy Palms Special to the Post Nationwide, bankruptcy filings for April, May and June were up by 12 percent over thesame period last year, according to LexisNexis, the data collection service, which ahead of the tracks filings quarterly reporting done by the federal courts. The rise is coming after bankruptcy had leveled off and even started a slight decline last year. Since President Bush signed the new law in April, bankruptcy filings have jumped, particu­ larly in the heartland. Filings in the four months through July are up 17 percent this year over last in Cleveland, 14 percent in Milwaukee and 22 percent in northern Iowa, according to court filings, matching similar patterns in the Midwest and parts of the South and rural West. In Western North Caroli­ na, waves of Americans going broke appear at the clerk's office in bankruptcy court, with many fresh declarations of desperation every working day. "I never thought I be filing for bankruptcy," is heard of­ ten in the law offices of Peggy Palms & Associates, PLLC. Most clients seek debt relief because of circumstances not of their own making, such as single mothers trying to keep from being homeless, senior citizens who can't cope with debt collectors who refuse to accept affordable payment arrangements, and the un­ employed or underemployed folks whose high credit card finance rates have caused the debt to be too high to make even the minimum pay­ ments. Fear of losing the family's home is a major fear among clients facing huge medical debts. They rightfully fear that after October collection attorneys will become even more aggressive in pursuing judgments against debtors and their property. This was the case of Kim, a resident of Watauga County. Kim's hus­ band was injured in a motor­ cycle accident that left him a paraplegic. Kim works and is barely able to meet the ba­ sics family needs and cannot possibly repay her husband's $100,000 plus in medical bills. Kim had stopped using credit cards but was notified that her interest rate had been increased, which was also a factor in her decision to seek debt relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under the revised law, debtors who earn more than the median income in their state and who can repay at least $6,000 of their debt over five years will no lon­ ger be able to have their debts wiped out for a fresh start under the more gener­ ous provisions of Chapter 7 Walk for Awareness BOONE-"Can You Hear Me Jow? We're Clear, No Static" is he theme for this year's Walk jr Awareness, an event to raise wareness regarding assault. Tie theme is to remind members f the campus community of the leed to communicate with others bout issues regarding violence nd sexual assault. Members of the Appalachian tate University and Watauga bunty communities are invited ) gather on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at p.m. on Appalachian's Sanford [all to begin the silent walk trough campus. The walk will oss Rivers Street and end at idd Brewer Stadium. Speakers for the evening are Martha McCaughey, director of Women's Studies at Appala­ chian, and a representative from the university's Counseling and Psychological Services Center and the student body. The Walk for Awarene&s be­ gan in 1989 following the abduc­ tion and murder of university employee Jeni Gray. It has since evolved into a memorial to Gray and a reminder to campus and community members to always be aware of their personal safety. The Walk for Awareness is supported by the Appalachian Parents Association and Univer­ sity Highlands. of the bankruptcy code. In­ stead, they will have to seek protection under Chapter 13, which requires a repayment schedule. In addition, under the new provisions, they will have to enroll in a court-su­ pervised financial counseling program. The rise, which lawyers and bankruptcy experts say is driven in large part by people who say they fear that it will become much more dif­ ficult to escape debt and seek a clean slate under the new law, appears to have caught some bankers and lawyers by surprise. Fear of not be­ ing able to meet the expected increase in minimum credit card payments is also a fac­ tor in client decision to seek protection here in Western North Carolina. When Congress passed the new bankruptcy bill last spring, bankers predicted it would turn many people away from the protection of the courts by making it hard­ er to extinguish debt. That may still turn out to be the case. But thus far, it has been a rush to the courts in many places. Bankruptcy filings rose eightfold over the last 30 years, from 200,000 in 1978 to 1.6 million last year. Al­ though filings vary from month to month, the pace for this year, if it holds up, projects to about 1.8 mil­ lion bankruptcies. The over­ whelming majority of then are personal, not business. "My caseload has increasec by at least 40% over this tim< last year:" said Rod Vujovic, i bankruptcy lawyer with Peg gy Palms & Associates. Oui offices in Boone, Hickory anc Mooresville have all had in creases due to the impending changes in the bankruptcy laws, a weak local economy with cutbacks and layoff leaving people with no othei choice." A Move More Smart NORTH CAROLINA EATING SMART ON THE RUN MOVING MORE, EVERYDAY, EVERYWHERE Survival Guide to Eating Smart on the Run: Take It With You ..Creating Your Own Snack Bag It All Counts Brought to you by the Northwest Partnership for Public Health & Appalachian District Health Department �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 PAGE 13B COMMUNITY NEWS Ashe County Schools receive Excellence Award from state The NC 5 A Day Coali­ tion in collaboration with the Nutrition Services Branch & Physical Activity and Nu­ trition Branch of the NC Division of Public Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine - North­ west AHEC held the Annual NC 5 A Day Symposium on August 9, 2005 at the Koury Convention Center in Greens­ boro, NC. Participants heard motivating presentations on keeping nutrition messages simple, the ACS/NCI Body and Soul Program, highlights of the NC 5 A Day Coalition progress for 2004-2005, the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vege­ table Program in NC elemen­ tary schools and an innova­ tive 5 A Day play. One of the other highlights of the Sym­ posium was the presentation of the first NC 5 A Day State Excellence Awards. Ashe County Schools received the following NC 5 A Day State Excellence Award: 1st PlaceSchool/Child-Care Division -Ashe County Schools. Pictured from left to right are Jennifer Bryan, Health Promo­ tions Director, Appalachian District Health Department, Pat Jenkins, representing Healthy Carolinians Task Force, Brenda Walters, Director, Child Nutrition and Health, Ashe County Schools and Jason Horay, Director, Live for Life Program, Duke University. Students, faculty and staff in Ashe County Schools have no excuse for not eating their fruits and vegetables. Each day the school cafeterias feature as many as 20 healthy choices of fruits and vegeta­ bles. Students can lunch on fresh spinach salad, tropical fruit, and black beans and rice. A student may choose meats and vegetables from the hot bar and then choose fruits and vegetables from the salad bar in four of the five schools. Ashe County School's Child Nutrition Program has worked closely with the Ashe County Health Department, Ashe Memorial Hospital and the Healthy Carolinians Task Force to launch their 5 A Day initiative. Special thanks to donors who made these awards possible: NC Department of Public Instruction, Child Nu­ trition Services, McDonald's, and VA Fork Produce Co., Inc. If you are interested in ap­ plying for the 2006 NC 5-ADay State Excellence Award Program or interested in contributing to these awards, please contact Jason Horay at Jason.Horay@duke.edu. Just a reminder... The first Sunday after Labor Day isn't just a day to mourn the end of summer. It marks National Grandparents Day, a day set aside to honor grandparents and help children become aware of the benefits of having grandparents in their lives. Grandparents Day was initiated by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, a West Virginia housewife with 15 children, 40 grandchildren and and 8 great-grandchildren! In 1970, McQuade sought to set aside a special day just for grandpar­ ents. After an intense lobbying effort in 1973, West Virginia became the first state with a Grandparents Day. (Originally held in May, the date was shifted to September because May was crowded with other holidays and because the time of year would signify the "autumn years of life.") It was proclaimed nationally by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 and observed nationwide for the first time in 1979. Regardless of how you celebrate the day, be sure to do some­ thing. It will not only strengthen your relationship, it will cul­ tivate a bond that will last. Eat Smart, Move More... North Carolina initiative Raleigh - Twenty projects to create community oppor­ tunities for increased physi­ cal activity and healthy eating are being funded through special grants to lo­ cal health departments. The community grants, totaling over $300,000, come from the N.C. Division of Public Health in support of the Eat Smart, Move More...North Carolina initiative. The counties selected to receive these awards are Watauga (Appalachian Health District), Bruns­ wick, Buncombe, Caldwell, Davie, Durham, Gaston, Grants are partially fund­ Granville (Granville-Vance ed by the North Carolina Health District), Haywood, Arts Council in partnership Hertford, Iredell, Jackson, with the local agencies. In­ Lenoir, Macon, Madison, formation and applications Person, Pitt, Robeson and are available from the local Swain. The counties' proj­ arts councils in Alleghany ects are described on the Eat (336) 372-2578, Ashe (336) Smart, Move More... North 846-ARTS, Watauga (828) Carolina Web site, www.eat264-1789 and Wilkes (336) smartmovemorenc.com. Obesity is increasing in 838-1076. Applications and appro­ all age groups, races, ethnic­ priate documentation mate­ ities and genders across the rial must be mailed or hand U.S. and in North Carolina. delivered to the Ashe County The growing epidemic of Arts Council in West Jeffer­ obesity in youth and adults, son by Friday, September 2, if no reversed, could wipe 2005. For an application or out the gains made in reduc­ for more information please ing heart disease, diabetes, call your local Arts Coun­ cancer and other chronic cil or the Ashe County Arts health problems, according to the national Department Council at (336) 846-ARTS. Artist grants now available The Regional Artist Proj­ ect of Northwest North Caro­ lina is a partnership between the Arts Councils of Allegha­ ny, Ashe, Watauga and Wil­ kes Counties and the North Carolina Arts Council. Its goal is to provide support to a broad range of visual, per­ forming, literary, and inter­ disciplinary artists that will have a significant impact on the advancement of their ca­ reers. Regional Artist Project grants are available for the 2005-2006 year. Artists that are at least 18 years of age, not enrolled in a college or university and residing in one of those four counties for at least one year prior to Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a - making application are eligi­ ble. Eligible candidates may be either emerging or estab­ lished artists and the grant funds may be used to pursue projects that will further their artistic development. Grants generally range from $200 to $1,000 and may be used by the artists for a va­ riety of purposes, including the cost of presenting work for exhibits and/or auditions, training or tuition, travel, promotional materials, work facilities, equipment or the production of new work. Ap­ plications are reviewed by judges and a selection review panel from all four counties. The 2004-2005 grant win­ ners includte: Catherine Altice, visual artist, to pur­ chase a jewelry making kiln; Elissa Graff, visual artist, to purchase materials for foun­ tain construction in copper; Clarence Hayes, visual art­ ist, to create a website; Holly Metzger McCarren, visual artist, to purchase equip­ ment and attend a workshop for digital photography; Sheryl Monks, literature, to fund research for a novel; Pat Morrison, visual artist, to purchase photography equipment; Ruth and Steve Smith, musicians, to produce CD of hammered dulcimer and acoustic guitar music; Julie Willis, visual artist, to purchase supplies and equip­ ment for fiber project. of Health and Human Ser­ vices. North Carolina is among the first states to create comprehensive plans, or "blueprints", to increase residents' healthy eating and physical activity be­ haviors through changes in policy and community envi­ ronments, such as healthier school lunches, safer commu­ nity walkways, grocery store and restaurant labeling for heart-healthy food choices, worksite exercise opportu­ nities, and physical activity events at churches. The Eat Smart, Move More...North Carolina ini­ tiative involves diverse lo­ cal community groups, local health departments, colleg­ es and universities, schools, hospitals, nonprofit organi­ zations, professional organi­ zations and others who can make the vision of healthy communities a reality. For more information on the Eat Smart, Move More... North Carolina initiative or to find out how your com­ munity can promote healthy eating and physical activity, visit the Web site at www. eatsmartmovemorenc.com or contact the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, N.C. 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See this cute 27.14 ac. at the base of the Blue 2BR/1BA SWMH w/12 x 16 base­ Ridge Mountains. 3BR/3BA, 2 FP, 2 J132063. 26+/- ACRES ON HORSE J131850. LOG CABIN IN J132343. ABSOLUTELY MAG- J131417. HISTORIC LOG CABIN CREEK - View the valley from your LEATHERWOOD - Own your own NIFICIENT PROPERTY -26.6 - This 1900+ sf log cabin on 18.94 front porch and enjoy the quiet tran­ gentlemen/ladies retreat, secluded and beautifully wooded acres adjoining acres has plenty of Ashe history. quility this area of the mountains of very private. This cedar 6" log home the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home fea­ It has been remodeled in the last tures 5BR/3BA. great stone fireplace, 12 years. Home has huge master ment, A roof & 6 x 24 porch. Located car attached garage. & concrete drive. Ashe Co. offers. This acreage is beau­ features large stone wood fireplace, on 3.75 +/- acres offering road front­ Located off highway for privacy, long tiful lying view property with long hardwood floors, cedar & pine walls, covered porch, patio, huge sundeck bedroom and old fashioned large age and cool mountain spring water. mountain views and a 28 x 40 storage paved road frontage. This property has wraparound large porch (covered) & and more - too numerous to mention. country kitchen. Magnificent views Located in a great country setting, & equipment building. Home is im­ 2 springs on it. $187,000. hot tub, 12 X 20 out building & fenc­ Properly features, also, include pond of the Peak. Three Top and Snake but not too far from town. Call today! maculate throughout. $362,000. ing for horses. $294,769. w/dock, 2 waterfalls and cascading Mountains. There is rushing, fresh brook. $907,000. clear creeks & springs. $269,769. $39,900. J150042. HIDDEN MOUNTAIN J150002. PERFECT MOUNTAIN J118760. 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HORSE OR CATTLE J131860. FARMHOUSE & 6 iRM ON SPENCER BRANCH. uip. shed, 2 silos, storage shed, om w/fireplacc. Furnace is 4 yrs. J. septic is 6. bathroom is 6. New servoir. There is room for an office. 130.0(H). rear near picnic deck. $299,9<H>. THIS IS ONLY A CUAI I PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE graded. $66,500. driving distance for additional information. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c2lheritagerealty.com �!VSHSj PjH| ^^BUnON!! This 2BR/2BA ,in is ready for someone to enjoy. This • is sure to please your client who is king for a quite spot to enjoy the mounJS. Outside features a covered porch, ;n decks and a lovely yard. 1 business oppoKnNrrFiSrCreek Country Store stocked with groJL. tes, auto pans, fishing tackle, gai47e XllRB APPEAL!!! This amazing house is filled au*e ()PF PARKWAY!! This home i* i \ w/ cUStom features such as a circular dining rm.. Lal-sided stone FP, stained glass, master suite 2BR/,r AUntain 8etaway w/privacy' . I jacuzzi & walk-in tile shower, it also offers a r%m^Chale,hom"fean°pCn,S Fi fp c'len' cathedral ceilings, w®*1 full drive-in bsmt. wI workshop areas & full bath. Pine u, n'8as '°8S' whitewashed p'clc e | Grounds include 2 acres, raised bed garden area. lofl area w/skylight, and pnvalt | story barn & greenhouse, two goldfish ponds Kree | -,. POrch- Snjoy the serene setting I joined by waterfall, scenic view of New River of a T eam & beautiful rock outcropping- L mtns. Fullv furnished for $495,000. Mim o T more! Inventory & tools included (lift , changer, computer balancer, compressor etc.), NC Wildlife agent, stoois & bench for loalers, next to pnme trout fishing Store, inventory, tools, parts & 0 7 JL r *4,500. $159,(HH). RENTAL PROPERTY OR 1st TIME HOME-BUYER- This cozy home is •ENTRY SETTING- This brick home s been completely renovated and is idy to move in!! Features 3BR/2BA. w ceramic tile & carpet, new paint •oughout, large kitchen & dining, 24x29 taehed garage/workshop w/ heat & elec;ity. barn & stream. Just Reduced to 39.9(H)! (Agent Interest) (187) [MAGNIFICENT! Great location only [minutes from town! This magnificent [home features 3473 sq. ft. w/4-BR (lg. [Master suite w/FP), 3.5BA, tastefully [decorated, lots of windows & porches and j above-ground pool with deck. Property (features 2.78 acres and a great barn with storage underneath and game room upstairs. $545,000. i located close to Shatley Springs and features 2BR/1BA, large kitchen & j living area with app. 3 acres on a statej maintained road. Great rental property (currently rented) or good for a first-timi homebuyer! $119,900. TJir.k (PRIVATE HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS* Dus recently remodeled 3BR/2BA home is Ibeing sold fully furnished. Offers whirlpool path, walk-in closet & garden tub. Spring & branch on property. Located in the upper part | Ashe County. Additional tract being sold of [w/ this home that could be used for additional i home sites. $225.nnn 6.5 ACRE FARM! Beautiful 5BR/3BA log I sided home is in the perfect place for riding [horses! Located in the heart of Fleetwood, this ( outstanding property offers pine tongue and groove wood, vaulted ceilings, full finished ^basement, 3 sided covered porch, pastoral jg views, partial fencing, open pasture, and 2 If large bams. Easy access to WJ. Boone, and [Wilkes. Reduced to $379,900! [QUALITY & CONVENIENCE- Enjoy the [beauty of this 2-BR. 1-BA brick home nestled in (neighborhood in Jefferson, this spacious | home offers 2248-sq. ft. with 4BR/2.5BA. (the woods on Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd. Home [features over 1100 sq. ft., a nice porch to enjoy |Perfect for a large or extended family! [the mtn. surroundings, a full bsmt. & spacious | features cozy den with woodstove, Also i rooms. Just updated & ready to move into w/new | of deck space, nice outbuilding with lots [paint, light fixtures, carpet & roof. Property also •electricity, and much more! Convenient to has a nice yard wI a small creek. Priced at shopping, dining & hospital. REDUCED (MUST SEE! Located in a nice, quiet |TO $189,900. [LOTS OF POTENTIAL- This 59-acre 1910 FARMHOUSE- Grand old home on waters of Big Horse Creek featuring 2731 sq. ft. w/ 4BR./2BA. country kitchen, j ? mudroom w/ woodstove, original hardjwood, covered porch, deck, 3-car detached carport, gazebo wI firepit, fenced yard. 5 : acres wI add'I building site. $279,900. ;; $189,900. $135,000 (347) |65 ACRES! Amazing 360 views from the flop of this property make it a site to sec! •tract of land has many possibilities and has beautiful views of mountains and river, ? Property is mostly wooded, except along [the top. and offers 2350' of road frontage, j A large portion of the property has white la spring, partial fencing, barn, and heav­ i pine timber and some hard wood timber. enly views. Excellent for a country farm Has Developmental potential. $330,000. | could be subdivided for an investment or opportunity $349,900. Jefferson. $259,900. ATTENTION TO DETAIL!! This home is , CLOSE TO MTN. AIRE GOLF! This immaculate home features 4BR (lg. master j for the discriminating buyer! Custom built [traditional styled home in Sparta features 2 [ suite wI whirlpool)/3.5BA, herringbone | master suites, media room, 2 whirlpool tubs, 3 design hardwood floors, spacious kitchen [wI oak cabinets and lots of windows, stone FPs, intercom, sound system, walk-in closets, I vaulted ceilings, and 2/2 car garages. Property \FP w/ gas logs, 2 car garage, large deck, I features spectacular 360 views, private yard, [private back yard with patio. Located in a [private access, and so much more all from 3.6 [nice, quiet neighborhood & convenient to Ashe & Watauga. $279,900. ? QUAINT COUNTRY SETTING! 3 [ BR/2BA home located in Sparta has a [view for miles. Home in great condition [after recently being remodeled. Great [ mountain escape or permanent home. m TOWN CONVENIENCE!- This beautiful 3BR/3BA ONE OF A KIND!- Custom built home lie has the unique feature of a peaceful mountain setting with possibility of 3 separate living h the convenience of being in town. Features large liv- quarters. 4BR/4.5BA, 360 view, cherry area wI lots of windows, cathedral wood ceiling & bar. cabinets, trey & cathedral ceilings-B &B possibility-2 screened porches, 3896 sq. ft, ling room is spacious and offers brick fireplace wI gas s. Enjoy rocking chair porch and large deck, beautiful & bonus suite with 900 sq. ft. $549,900. idscaping, paved drive & great view of Mt. MAGNIFICENT FARMHOUSE- This beau­ tiful home offers privacy, long range and moun [tain views, and 13 acres. Home is in excellent !condition with over 2050 sq. ft., hardwood |FLs„ cherry cabinets, modern appliances, and \ attic ready to finish. Property includes older [horse barn with electricity, out building and | gated paved drive. This property won't last. A |Must See! $295,000(874) (MOUNTAIN AIRE ADDITIONS- 6 Building lots located in the pristine golf­ Wonderful subdivision with easy access ing community of Mtn. Aire. Lots offer to hospital and shopping. Easy building lots, great views and underground utilities. , seasonal views, water, paved road frontage, Perfect place for your summer getaway or [privacy, easy access, year round close-in a full time residential home. Lots of poten­ [convenience and golfing at your fingertips.; (Great spot for vacation or full time resitial for contractors to build spec homes. [dential home. • j Prices start at $25,000. WILD ACRES SUBDIVISION- • [COUNTRY ESTATE! Enjoy complete (privacy in this beautiful tudor-style home [located on 19 acres. Home features 4BR/3BA. library, music/game room, lg. I modern kitchen, wood/tile floors, lots of iwindows, 2-car garage, full bsmt., lg,® j patio, tlower gardens, spring house, small stream & more! Abundant wildlife! Must see!!! $399,900 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Designed [from a Kuhn's Brothers Cabin Kit this 3BR/2BA has plenty of open space inside jand out. Situated on approximately 2 acres of land, it's the perfect place. Home has open living area, with vaulted ceilings and la stone fireplace. This home would make a great full time home or a nice mountain getaway. $279,000. CANAWAY- Large river front lot (2.8 acres) located in the private gated coml munity of Canaway. Offers paved streets, underground utilities & common lake access. Has a nice knoll to build your [mountain getaway to relax and enjoy the |gentle sound of the New River. $145,000 (370 Prices range from $38,500 - $45,500. Jefferson Station Hi s . RIME PROPERTY! Beautiful 20.7 :re tract, located in the heart of Baldwin, Tcrs nearly 380' of road frontage, a flowg stream, marketable timber, long range ews, and close in convenience. A perfect »ot for a horse farm, country estate, or ivelopment. A RARE FIND FOR THIS OMMUNITY! $559,900. (20B) GREAT LOCATION!! Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway; 6.6 Acres on Arrowhead Trail. Great home building site that has 3 small ponds on the property. Owner has approval for 3 home building sites, also modular friendly. Nice level land would allow for easy construction. $79,900. COOPER COVE ON THE NEW RIVER-12 breathtaking lots available in the one-of-a-kind subdivision of Cooper • Cove, one of Ashe County's premier ["River Communities". 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(CCL) Ellen Phipps - GRI/ABR/CRS/Broker Val Phipps • Broker • Kim Leek - Sales Associate • Mott Pruitt - Sales Associate • Jess Parks - Sales Associate 336-246-5555 • 800-979-5556 • www.ActiveRealtyNC.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_0830 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., August 30 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 26 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-08-30 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/cb48c96ef3313b4a511c9fef7cabcebd.pdf debcc5ddb03fcfdfa8cd976828bef38e PDF Text Text • Soccer team starts on 3-0 streak Friday page 2B September 2, 2005 • Saluting Bulldogs soccer, volleyball 50e page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • Huskies to debut new jerseys Volume 80, Issue 70 page 1B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Woman missing, abduction feared by Jim Thompson Editor Authorities believe that a woman missing since Tues­ day night has been abduct­ ed. At approximately 9 p.m. Tuesday. Leona "Lee" Blythe Schilling. 73, a seasonal resi­ dent who !iveS*Ht Greenfield campground, called friends who live in Johnston County, N.C. That was the last time anyone has seen or heard from her, West Jefferson Po­ lice Chief James Williams told us Thursday. While the mattei is being treated as a missing persons case officially, authorities strongly suspect Schilling was abducted by a 42-yearold Johnston County man named Steven Cochran. According to Williams, Co­ chran is a 17-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who resides in Johnston County, which is east of Raleigh. From what authorities have learned, Cochran worked in the construction trade and spent much time taking care of his wife, who reportedly suffers from Lyme Disease. He was a regular guest at the camper of another John­ ston County couple, which was located directly adjacent to Schilling's unit at Green­ field. Until this week, Cochran was regarded as a model citizen, neighbor and hus­ band. But, as authorities have learned, there were problems. Cochran, Williams said, had lost his job in June. Since then, Williams said he had been borrowing money heavily. Earlier this week, John­ ston County authorities al­ lege that Cochran broke into the home of some neighbors and stole a 2000 Honda Ac­ cord, which is very dark green and had the license number SPT 8844. He is now wanted on breaking and en­ tering and larceny charges in connection with this theft. At some time before this week, Schilling's neighbors had told her that Cochran was not allowed to use thqir camper unless they were there, and asked her to call them if she saw him. That was the call Schilling made Tuesday evening—to let them know Steven Cochran was at the camper. "Ms. Schilling was a per­ son of regular habits," Wil­ liams said. "She ate break­ Photo courtesy of the West Jefferson Police Department Have you seen this woman? The West Jefferson Police Department wants to talk to anyone who may have seen Leona "Lee" Blythe Schilling, 73, who was last heard from Tuesday evening. fast every morning at the Bantam Chef. She did not eat there Wednesday morning. She was scheduled to work at the Quilt Gathering in West Jefferson and did not appear there or call. Authorities want to ques­ tion Cochran in this matter, and believe he is still driv­ ing the 2000 Honda Accord. Cochran, 42, is a white male, six feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He has a rose tattoo on his lower left arm and "USMC" tattooed on his upper left arm. Schilling is a white fe­ male, either five feet four or five inches tall; she weighs approximately 140 pounds. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Schilling or Cochran should call the West Jefferson Police Department at 246-9410. Region rallies to help Katrina victims as gas soars Help is on its way in the killer storm's wake... by Jim Thompson Editor The howling winds of Hurricane Katrina were felt this week in western North Carolina, as gasoline prices soared as a result of the kill­ er storm. While the northwest was spared the direct impact of Katrina, which caused an estimated $25 billion in damage and may have killed thousands of people, local residents were indirectly af­ fected by problems with oil recovery and refining Gulf of Mexico. The regular gasoline, been steady in the $2.50$2.60 range for several weeks, went over $2.70 at most sta­ tion on Tuesday, then neared $3 by Wednesday evening. In spite of the challenges, the county and region are rallying to help those hit hardest by the storm. On Thursday, soon after dawn, a line of 10 Blue Ridge Electric trucks rolled away from the cooperative's Lenoir headquarters. In them were 17 volunteer line personnel and other workers, headed for Laurel, Miss. They are headed to Laurel, a southern Mississippi town that was hard hit by the storm. "Thev are going to assist Dixie Electric Power Asso­ ciation," said Grey Scheer of Blue Ridge Electric. This small cooperative serves 35,000 members, about half the number of Blue Ridge. "They are located about 20 miles from the coast." The crews went prepared for the worst. "We were told we would be on our own for the first four days," Scheer said. "The crews may sleep in their trucks." The volun­ teers also took food and clean clothing, both in short sup­ ply, with them. "We expect them to be gone two weeks," he added. Scheer said they antici­ pated that Dixie's complete power infrastructure, over 4,500 miles of lines, was de­ stroyed by the storm. Last week, Blue Ridge Electric released several con­ tract crews with Pike Elec­ tric. These crews went to Florida to assist in restoring power following Katrina's first landfall. N.C. Baptist Men The Ashe Missionary Bap­ tist Association has joined ef­ forts by the Southern Baptist Contact Us r mail: Tereon Post ). Box 808 Jefferson, NC 28694 ' phone or fax: . 336-846-7164 x 336-846-7165 • e-mail: yertising@jeffersonpost.com culation@jeffersonpost.com ssified@jeffersonpost.com torial@jeffersonpost.com Photos courtesy of (left) Baptist Press and (right) Blue Ridge Electric Right: Shortly after dawn Thursday morning, 17 volunteers from Blue Ridge Electric headed south to help restore power to members of Dixie Electric Cooperative in Laurel, Miss. They were braced for scenes such as the one on the left, as a Biloxi, Miss., woman stands in the ruins of her home. Convention to provide relief. The Association has received this report from Meridian, Miss.: "Today, August 31, 2005 approximately 14,000 meals were served from our NC Baptist feeding unit. We have also sent two tractor trailer loads of bottled water and other supplies. Approxi­ mately 80 volunteers are on this first wave... "Recovery teams will be organized when we hear back from the Assessment Team. The recovery phase is coming along slowly so please be pa­ tient as we try to get recovery (chain saw, mud out, etc.) jobs and organize so that we can send recovery volunteers. "If you are interested in helping please call 1-800395-5102 ext. 341 or 919-4675100 ext. 341 or e-mail us at kmorgan@bscnc.org. "Please earnestly pray for the people affected by Hur­ ricane Katrina as well as for the volunteers who are re­ sponding. If you would like to make a contribution, please make your check payable to NC Baptist Men, designated for Hurricane Katrina, and mail to: NC Baptist Men, Baptist State Convention, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512." ...while closer to home, gas lines form yi/uoco regular 29 9 9 ^Tf!r I silver 1 309 9 | ultimate 31 9 9 ' Photo by Shane Hopkins and Jim Thompson Gasoline prices soared as much as 40 cents a gallon in two days, as news of the devastation caused by Katrina spread. Lines formed at Wilco in West Jefferson Wednesday (and were still there Thursday) in response to their region-low prices. But at most stations, the price for a gallon of regular stopped just short of $3. Samaritan's Purse In Boone, Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief or­ ganization headed by Frank­ lin Graham, has already rolled trucks south, carrying supplies. An initial report of what they have encountered, filed Wednesday, said: "Two Sa­ maritan's Purse Disaster Relief Units have reached Alabama and are assessing where best to work to help victims of Hurricane Ka­ trina. The units initially will be based in Mobile and work westward into Mississippi and Louisiana as conditions permit. "Samaritan's Purse is working with local churches and mobilizing hundreds of volunteer workers to help re­ pair as many homes as possi­ ble. Two tractor-trailers load­ ed with emergency supplies and equipment will provide crews with chain saws and heavy equipment to remove Labor Day closings Girl safe, sex offender on the run The traditional end of summer is marked by the arrival of Labor Day. Many folks try to squeeze in that last minute vacation or simply take the day off from their labors. In Ashe County, county government offices and schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in recog­ nition of Labor Day. The county landfill and conve­ nience centers will be open regular hours. The office of the Jefferson Post will be closed on Labor Day and reopen Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 8 a.m. A Rocky Mount girl who disappeared last week is safe and will be returning home soon. On Tuesday at about 9 p.m., Jodie Renee Collie, 12, called home from Des Moines, Iowa. She disap­ peared from her grandparents' home sometime between 3:20 and 6:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Collie is believed to have left Rocky Mount in the com­ pany of Philip Daniel Denkler, 27, a convicted sex offender whom she had met earlier this year at a convenience store. fallen trees from houses and streets. Other teams will cover damaged roofs with weatherproof plastic. Gener­ ators can provide emergency electricity for the sick or el­ derly. Flooded houses can be pumped dry and cleaned of debris." See Katrina, page 5A Denkler faces charges of probation violation and felony child abduction. Denkler, who is still at large, stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 150 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. Authorities believe he may be driv­ ing a stolen beige Hyundai Sonata with North Carolina license plates — either NWN-2630 or PSA-2000. Anyone with information about Denkler's whereabouts can call Rocky Mount police at 252972-1411, the FBI office in Charlotte at 704-3779200 or local law enforcement. �PAGE 2A JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 HIGH PRICEi AT TH NG YOU THE BLUE* Every Make, Model, New Or Pre Are All At Super Low Unheard 01 '04 Nissan Sentra '05 Chevy Cavailer TUG IT... TOW IT... TELL US WHERE IT IS! WE WANT YOUR GUARANTEE . i W YOU TOP DOLLAR '05 Toyota Corolla 4 DAY SALE ONLY! v „r • TRADE & WE'LL '05 Ford Focus ,f TO GET IT... 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Dalrymple President BBB of Northwest North Carolina The Better Business Bu­ reau of Northwest North Carolina reminds the com­ munity to STOP! THINK! GIVE! WISELY! As Katrina relief efforts speed-up so do donation appeals AND so will scams. Before donating, please keep the following in mind: • Be Wary of Inexperienced Charities—Donors should be wary of any charity inexpe­ rienced in carrying out relief efforts but suddenly solicit­ ing for hurricane assistance. Although well intentioned, such organizations may not have the ability to quickly deliver aid to those in need. •Be Cautious of Appeals Long on Emotion, but Short on Description—Make sure the charity has made it clear to you what they intend to do with your donation as it relates to the cause you are supporting. See if the chari­ ty's appeal explains what the charity intends to do with any excess contributions re­ maining after they have fully funded the disaster relief ac­ tivities mentioned in solicita­ tions. •Watch Out for Excessive Pressure—Be wary of some­ one pushing you to give an on-the-spot donation or re­ quests to send a "runner" to pick up your contribution. •Money is Better than Donated Goods—As with all other disaster relief situa­ tions, most relief charities prefer financial contributions rather than donated goods. This enables them to pur­ chase needed items near the disaster relief sites for easier distribution. The collection and delivery of inappropri­ ate donated items can also clog transportation channels and delay more vital items in getting through to disaster victims. •Check'em Out—Inves­ tigate the charity with the BBB at www.nwnc.bbb.org or 800-777-8348. 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Many con­ sumers, however, are fooled into thinking they are pur­ chasing insurance at a low price, and are surprised to learn the discount plan may cost them more in the long run. "It is becoming appar­ ent that promoters of health care scams often target small business owners and self-em­ ployed individuals," Long said in his letter to the BBBs and Chambers. "Because of the re­ cent proliferation of this very problem — the marketing of what is known as 'discount health plans', which look very much like health insurance at great rates — I am contacting you with information I hope you will use to better inform your constituents." Some differences between health insurance and a dis­ count plan include: •Discount plans are gener­ ally much cheaper and may be marketed on telephone poles or in elevators, on signs beside the road, in spam emails or over the fax machine. • Discount plans are only accepted by a limited number of doctors, facilities and other health care providers. •If your doctor or facility does not accept the plan, you will have to pay the full cost for services out of your own pocket. •Unlike insurance, which can cover most or all of the bill for approved services (af­ ter deductibles, coinsurance and/or co-payments have been paid), a discount plan pro­ vides only a discount off of the health care provider's full fee. You are still responsible for paying the majority of that fee at the time of your visit. Dis­ count plans generally do not process medical claims or is­ sue reimbursement to health care providers. While discount plans can provide valuable benefits for wwwjeflersonpost.com Youi Choice $29900 NC Insurance Commissioner Jim Long some, they aren't for everyone. You should consider carefully before signing up with one, warns Long, and you should also be on the look out for "red flags" that could signal a fraudulent plan. "Red flags" that should cause you to question the dis­ count plan include: •Questionable advertising practices, such as blast faxes or spam emails. •Exaggerated claims of huge savings on health care products and services. •Refusal to provide you with a list of health care pro­ viders that accept the discount card until after you have pur­ chased the plan. •High-pressure marketing tactics, urging that "you must act now" or "this is a one-time offer". •Advising that you drop your existing health insur­ ance. Beware of salespeople and advertisements that use words like "co-payments, premiums and health plans" to deceive consumers into thinking that a discount plan is insurance. Avoid salespeople or discount card companies that insist on debit or credit card informa­ tion, and who may pressure you to make a quick decision. Ask the salesperson or compa­ ny if the product is an insur­ ance plan or a discount plan. Contact your Department of Insurance (toll free, 1-800.546-5664), Attorney General and Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been made against the company. As health insurance pre­ miums increase, many North Carolinians are searching for more affordable health insur­ ance. This has led to a sub­ stantial increase in discount health plans being marketed in the state. "Buyers beware!" says Long. "Because discount cards are not insurance, fewer con­ sumer protections exist for purchasers of those products. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Assorted Lane King Size Beds 50% Off : We Have Lift : Chairs in Stock JIM'S CORNER FURNITURE STORE WARRENSVILLE, NC 160 Northwest School Road • Warrensville, NC • 336-384-2929 Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM ~ Sat 9AM - 3PM Just*5 miles from West Jefferson on Hwy 88W/194N. Turn right on Northwest School Road and you're there! �Public Opinion " were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or "e^'sp P ? Friday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." -Thomas Jefferson, _ Editorial So now we have a lottery... The next ' time the Republican leadership in Congress pushes through a controversial bill in the middle of the night or with little warning, North Carolina Democrats can have little to say. That is because of the way that Senate President Pro Tern Marc Basnight, D-Dare, flip-flopped (prac­ tically did somersaults, in fact) to get a lottery bill through Tuesday. Unable to find the votes he needed to even have a tie on the measure, Basnight basical­ ly sent the senators home, indicated the session's busi­ ness was over—and then called everyone back. Forty-eight senators came to Raleigh. Our own Sen. John Garwood, RWilkes, is at home, recu­ perating from an infected leg that required a stay in the hospital last week. Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow, left on his honeymoon when he thought the session was over. Both were lottery opponents. On Tuesday, the Republican leadership evidently could not locate Brown. Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger, RRockingham, apparently contacted Garwood, urging him to pair his vote, which he could have done by phone, and which would have can­ celled out the vote of a lot­ tery supporter. If Garwood had acted, the lottery bill would have failed. Instead, he chose to do nothing and let it pass. With all this mess, the best Basnight & Co. could Special thanks come up with was a 24-24 tie, to be split in favor of the lottery by Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue, who presides as president of the Senate. The bill, already approved by the House, was signed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Easley. And so, after four years of trying, Easley will get his lottery. Since moving into the governor's man­ sion, Easley has pushed for a lottery. Polls suggest he has a majority of North Carolinians behind him. Many of these lottery sup­ porters already "vote" with their dollars, spent on tick­ ets in Virginia and South Carolina. Ultimately, it was the Senate that stood in the way of the governor's vision for funding educa­ tion. Finally, he and his allies found a way around even them. And so the state of North Carolina will go into the gambling business, extract­ ing millions of dollars from its own people by running a numbers game with the odds set against them. Don't audit state government; don't look at real reform. Dangle millions in front of the poor and desperate and hope they run after the car­ rot. Locally, we find our­ selves represented by a man who lacked the courage to commit himself to any posi­ tion—Garwood could have paired for or against the lot­ tery. Instead, he sat home and hopes no one notices. Such is the moral state of our political leadership in North Carolina. To the Editor: I wanted to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to quite a few people that have been supportive and helpful during my involve­ ment with the Christmas in July Festival, from Board members and volunteers to the Town of West Jefferson and its businesses to civic leaders and the residents of Ashe County. These rela­ tionships have proven to be wonderful experiences and are greatly appreciated. To try and name everyone that has contributed would sure­ ly guarantee that I would leave someone out. Let's just say I have been blessed with the opportunity to get to know and work with some great (and interesting) indi­ viduals. I am ending my tenure as Executive Director of Christmas in July to pur­ sue other ventures. I have offered my services to the present Board of Directors to oversee the production of next year's event, but I will no longer administer the day-to-day operations. This event has seen many changes over its previous 19-year history and I hope my involvement over the last six have left a posi­ tive legacy. This festival has opened many doors for me, for which I am grateful. Through this experience, I've been able to learn very quickly how wonderful the people of Ashe County are. They have pride in who they are and where they live and have welcomed my involve­ ment in their community. That is so rare in these mod­ ern times. They've listened to my input, even though I was an "outsider" and have provided invaluable knowl­ edge that has made my task easier. As with any event of this size, not everyone looks for­ ward to the festival. There are many inconveniences and some of the inconve Letters to the Editor niences cost people money. To know that the majority of these people still feel that the festival is positive for the community and accept it with a smile shows the character of our residents. I applaud them for their stiff upper lip when our guests arrive. I feel proud to have served in this capacity and hope that the future of the festi­ val continues to reflect the good things Ashe County can offer. It is very reward­ ing to hear from visitors how enjoyable it is to be here and how welcomed they are by our local folk. This, to me, is the underlying reason for this special festival being on the eve of its 20th anniver­ sary. Thank you to the hun­ dreds of people that have made it happen and have kept it going. Donovan Murray Disgusted with Garwood To the Editor: I would like to apologize to all the citizens of North Carolina for the actions, or lack thereof, of our state senator, John Garwood, of Alexander and Ashe Coun­ ties. For those who do not know, Senator Garwood was the absolute deciding factor in passing the lot­ tery for the state of North Carolina. Although Sena­ tor Garwood has been home recovering from an infected leg, he simply needed to majce a phone call to pair with Senator Hoyle, which would have defeated the lottery. A phone call was all that was needed. He failed to do so, and now the lottery has been passed in North Carolina. So I do apologize for Senator Gar­ wood and the fact that I voted for him to speak on our behalf. Something he refused to do. He simply said nothing. One thing I have learned about forgiveness is how­ ever, that it is only sincere when you don't continue to do the same thing over and over, That is something I can promise the citizens of North Carolina, Alex­ ander County and Senator Garwood. I won't make the same mistake twice. I would like to encourage all of Senator Garwood's constituents to voice your disappointment in his deci­ sion to take away our voice. You may send letters to his home at 453 Mark Lane, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Or call his home at (336) 838-5378. I do hope that all the eco­ nomical, social, moral, and even educational dilemmas that come from this deci­ sion from our state sena­ tor are worth this betrayal of trust. Maybe with help of Senator Rand and Sena­ tor Basnight, our Senator Garwood is just posturing himself for his very own Teapot Museum as well. I would have thought that our voice would have been worth much more. It is my deepest and most sincere prayer that our leaders will wake up before we slide any further down a very slippery politi­ cal slope. This damaging decision breaks my heart because of the certain pain it will bring to our great state. I also pray that Senator Garwood can live with the legacy he has left for our children and our future. Highly Disappointed, Phillip Addison, Associate Pastor Stony Point Baptist Church The bomb that ended tbe slaughter Post Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. 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Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. ~ . r * On the evening of August 16, 1945, my father, my eightmonths pregnant mother and my grandfather went to the Municipal Pier in St. Peters­ burg, Fla., to dance in celebra­ tion of the news that Japan had agreed to surrender. My father, a Merchant Marine of­ ficer, after surviving four years of running Nazi submarine gauntlets in the Atlantic, had orders to report to San Diego by mid-September to take command of a transport vessel bound for the November inva­ sion of Japan. Mom and Dad were celebrating his survival. My grandfather was celebrat­ ing the pending return of his son from the Seventh Infantry Division, one of the divisions slated to invade Japan. And celebrate they did. So much so, that my eightmonths pregnant mother went into labor. By the time I ar­ rived during the wee hours of August 17, Dad and Grandpa were far enough into the Jack Daniels to name me "Victory Japan Tilford." The delivering physician, noting their condi­ tion, held off making it official until Mom came around in the recovery room. She named me after my drunken father. Dad later became a Chris­ tian, graduated from seminary and served as a Presbyterian minister, finishing his career as a missionary in the Cay­ man Islands. Thank God for the atomic bomb, otherwise I might never have known my Dad. Likewise, my wife might not have been born. Her father was a B-29 crewman whose chanc­ es of surviving many more mis­ sions over Japan would have been slim. As it was, he lived to fly every bomber in the Stra­ tegic Air Command inventory through the B-52 before retir­ ing in 1966. He also fathered my wife and four sons, three of whom grew up to serve as pi- WuintVio lots in the retribution in 1945 and the been much worse. Navy and figure for Axis civilian deaths Dr. Earl H. Tilford is a Air Force. amounts to about half the T h a n k number of Jews exterminated professor of history at Grove God for during the Holocaust. Because City College and he is a fel­ the atom­ neither the Japanese nor Chi­ low with The Foundation for ic bomb, nese kept accurate records, the Defense of Democracies. He otherwise it is not known to within ten enjoyed an extensive military my wife million how many Chinese career and after retiring from m i g h t and Koreans perished at the the U.S. Air Force, served as n e v e r hands of the Japanese mili­ an associate professor of his­ have been tary and its slave labor camps. tory at Troy State University in Earl Tilford born and We do know, however, that Hi­ Montgomery and professor of I would roshima and Nagasaki ended military history at the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff not have become a part of her the slaughter. The butcher's bill for the College. In 1993 he became di­ wonderful family. The "butcher's bill" for the 20th century was exorbi­ rector of research at the U.S. first half of the 20th century tant through 1945. After Hi­ Army's Strategic Studies Insti­ was horrendous. Historical roshima and Nagasaki, the tute in Carlisle, Pa., where he streams from the Renaissance number of deaths caused by worked on a project that looked through the scientific, political warfare dropped precipitously. at possible future terrorist and industrial revolutions con­ Had it not been for a nuclear threats. He has authored three verged to foster two global con­ standoff, it is probable the So­ books on the Vietnam War and flicts that claimed as many as viet Union and the West would co-edited a book on Opera­ 90 to 100 million lives before have fought a war at least as tion Desert Storm. He has lec­ the bomb put an end to the bloody as the two world wars. tured throughout the U.S. and slaughter shortly after August As it was, the Cold War, Amer­ abroad on the Vietnam War 9,1945. The Second World War ica's longest war, cost 100,000 and, more recently, the future killed at least three times as American lives in Korea and of armed conflict. Contact him many people as the Great War, Southeast Asia and on a score at ehtilford@gcc.edu. accounting for between 21 and of other fronts. Credit the 23 million military person­ bomb—coupled with the as­ nel and more than twice that surance each side would have number in civilian lives. The used it—with preventing that Axis states of Germany, Japan final apocalyptic war. Had the invasion of Japan and Italy suffered over three The editorial page of the million civilian deaths while gone forward, it is possible Jefferson Post is available, the Allied civilian dead num­ U.S. casualties might have free of charge, for readers bered over 35 million...more reached 500,000, effectively to express their views. All it than 10 times the number of doubling the American death takes is a letter to the edi­ Germans, Japanese and Ital­ toll for World War II. The Sovi­ tor. The subject of the letters ian civilian death toll. Some et Union certainly would have should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should Russian and Chinese demog­ participated and then insisted be limited to 700 words. raphers put their numbers of on a zone of occupation dur­ Letters must be signed with war dead at between 40 and ing post-war reconstruction. an address and phone num­ 50 million. The worst single In that case, Japan might be ber for verification purposes. killer of civilians was the Ger­ divided like North and South Only the writer's name and Korea. Retribution against the man concentration and slave community will be published. labor camp systems, where 12 Japanese people also might Letters must not be libelous have been far greater. There million innocents perished as and no poetry will be accept­ were proposals to turn Japan a matter of state policy. ed for publication. Allied strategic bombing into an agricultural society. Please address: To the One post-war plan called for of Germany, Italy, occupied Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. France and Japan accounted the sterilization of all Japa­ Box 808, West Jefferson, for between 1.5 and 2 million nese males. After Hiroshima NC 28694 or email to civilian lives. Add the approxi­ and Nagasaki, it seemed Ja­ jthompson@jeffersonpost. mately 1.5 million Germans pan had suffered enough. But com. who were victims of Red Army for the bomb it might have Express your views �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Courthouse group has new name, director by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organization has changed its name to re­ flect the ongoing progress of restoration at the old court­ house in Jefferson. The new name is Museum of Ashe County History, Inc. The name change reflects the fact that interior restoration of the old courthouse has be­ gun, and the focus now is on the museum to come. 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organization, Inc., as a name has served us well while our focus was on preserving and renovating the building," said President Lonnie Jones."We have much to do to complete the restora­ tion, but now our focus needs to shift to what visitors will experience in the museum and how we provide for con­ tinued operation." Jones said the group has signed a contract with Pro­ gressive Contracting of Stan­ ford to do the restoration work on the first floor of the two-story courthouse. "They just completed work on the Thomas Wolfe House in Asheville, and come highly recommended," he said. "And they had a great bid we were happy to accept." Restoration of the first floor is Phase I of the court­ house project, said Jones. The contract with Progres­ sive states that the work will be done in 180 days, he said, and then other work will need to be done either by volunteers or hired profes­ sionals for painting, window replacement, and floor refinishing. Phase II will involve res­ toration of the second floor and a potential elevator, and requires additional fundraising and grants. To help with this and ongoing fundraising m Photo by Linda Burchette Gene Hafer, left, has been named the first executive director for the newly renamed Museum of Ashe County History (for­ merly 1904 Ashe Courthouse Preservation Organization). President Lonnie Jones welcomed him on board to help the group with operations and fundraising. and operational needs, the courthouse group has named semi-retired Raleigh attor­ ney Gene Hafer as their first executive director. Hafer recently assisted the Mountain Farm Life Mu­ seum organization with legal advice. He lived in West Jef­ ferson in the 1940s and at­ tended school with current Mayor Dale Baldwin. He now lives in Jefferson and is in the procefes of retiring from prac­ ticing law in Raleigh for the past 40 years. He is donating his time to the Museum of Ashe County History to serve one year as executive direc­ tor. He spent his first day on the job (Sept. 1) at a seminar in Hickory on grant-writing strategy. Hafer said he has strong ties to Ashe County. One of his ancestors was Benjamin Greer, who lived in the Grassy Creek area and fought for in­ dependence in the American Revolution. "Ashe County history is fascinating," Hafer said. "This museum will always be important to residents and visitors who want to learn about who we were, how we lived, and what we accom­ plished." The museum to be lo­ cated on the first floor of the courthouse will feature Ashe County history and the his­ tory of the former Virginia Creeper Railroad that once ran between Abingdon, Va., and present day Todd (for­ merly Elkland). The floor will also house a visitor's center, office and meeting room for the courthouse group. Items to be displayed in the museum are currently be­ ing housed across the street from the courthouse in a temporary museum. Visitors are invited to stop by Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to view the exhibits. The museum is divided into sections featuring communi­ cations, the Ore Knob Mine, businesses, legal figures, and the Virginia Creeper. Other exhibits are being added. Pictures from the past are featured in several areas. The Ore Knob Mine section shows groups of miners and has an old ore cart found buried in the dirt. In another section, pictures from the past show a boy wearing goggles astride a horse decorated for Christ­ mas. Do you know any of the ladies in a photo where they are all holding babies of about the same age? Or anything about the pickup down an embankment? Do you recog­ nize the man holding a model ship or the child wearing an adult's graduation gown? The courthouse museum group is looking for stories about these pictures and more. If you have old photos or can identify any already displayed, stop by the tem­ porary museum and have a look. The courthouse group credits member Warren Pitts for his leadership and work in establishing this tempo­ rary museum, which will be vacated when the museum moves into the old court­ house. As restoration of the old courthouse continues, work will be done on the parking lot and surrounding greenspace. Jones said the Ashe County Garden Club plans to do some landscaping, and picnic tables will be set up. Work will also be done on diverting water away from the back of the courthouse. Funds are now available for that, Jones said, so the group is looking at contracting that work. The Museum for Ashe County History group contin­ ues to meet the fourth Mon­ day of each month at 7 p.m. at the temporary museum. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For more informa­ tion, call 846-1904. Subscribe to the Jefferson Post today. Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 flarf SHOWTIMES Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri Theatre One The Longest Yard Thnrdro Turn Commissioners to meet Tuesday by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Riverview Community Cen­ ter will be making a plea for financial assistance from the county Tuesday at the board of commissioners' meeting. Cen­ ter representative Greg Carroll is on the agenda to address the board, and he will request that the county provide up to $3,000 annually over a five-year pe­ riod. "Our annual cost for the last three years has averaged $47,000 plus," said Carroll in a report to the board. "We have spent thousands of dollars to up­ date the facility. Our donors and sponsors have slackened due to high inflation, cost of living increases, and death. We need your help. If you would review our record, you will find this is not an outrageous proposal." Carroll outlined expenditures for the community center and programs offered there, noting new programs in the arts and the Individual Development Ac­ counts (IDA) program. The commissioners are meet­ ing on Tuesday, Sept. 6 due to the Labor Day holiday on Mon­ day, Sept. 5. The meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. at Ashe County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.:Greg Carroll with Riverview Community Center. • 3:50 p.m.: Louise Caudill, Ashe Services for Aging local outreach coordinator, with the Prescription Drug Plan Infor­ Katrina continued from front page mation and Medicare Medica­ tion Program update. • 4:05 p.m.: County Ranger Tim Lewis with the NC Forest Service annual report. • 4:20 p.m.: County Librar­ ian Jim McQueen with approval of library board bylaws. • 4:35 p.m.: Planning Direc­ tor Zach Edwardson with pro­ posed amendments to the Adult Businesses and Sexually Ori­ ented Businesses Ordinance. • 4:50 p.m.: Parks and Rec­ reation Director Joe Boccardy with Parks and Recreation Mas­ ter Plan written proposal. Items under general session include: appointment of a plat review officer; consideration of changing the meeting time for the first monthly meeting; dis­ cussion of Request for Quali­ fications for the proposed law enforcement center, and com­ missioner comments. 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(BP)— Like many Southern Baptists, New Orleans Baptist Theologi­ cal Seminary President Chuck Kelley wants to know the con­ dition of his campus. But one day after a levee broke and flooded most of the city, Kelley is still trying to get word as to the extent of dam­ age at the Southern Baptist seminary. The campus was evacuated over the weekend, just before Hurricane Katrina hit. Kelley spoke with Baptist Press Wednesday from a hotel room in Birmingham, Ala. "fWJe do not know ... the ex­ tent of the flooding that may have happened after the levee broke. We just have no idea," Kelley told BP. "IButl we are grateful that our seminary is located on one of the higher parts of New Orleans. Our cam­ pus is mostly above sea level unlike much of the city." Prior to the levee breaking, Kelley said the damage left by Katrina was "significant, but not catastrophic by any means." For example, as of late Mon­ day, campus buildings had roof damage, the seminary chapel had been heavily damaged, an older campus apartment build­ ing was in 3 feet of water and numerous trees had been lost, having been weakened by ter­ mites over the years. But then the levee broke. Water rose in the city Tuesday and much of Wednesday morning. Officials said Wednesday afternoon that water was no longer rising, al­ though they had yet to fix the levee. One official said it would take a "minimum of 30 days" to drain the city. After that, work would begin to clear de­ bris, which he said would take much longer. Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco said Tuesday she wants the city to be evacuated. It could be we^ks or months be­ fore residents of much of New Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Norris 246-2979 We all have heard the statement; "You cannot put a square peg in a round hole." We understand the impossibility of such. We can Orleans are able to return. It is estimated that 80 percent of the city is flooded. The seminary has set up temporary offices at its North Georgia Extension Center in Decatur, Ga., a suburb of At­ lanta. Kelley and seminary officials are scheduled to meet Thursday "to assess where we are and where we're going." Asked if the extension center could possibly be the site for fall classes, Kelley said, "We meet tomorrow to talk about that." Kelley did say that the seminary will have a "major" announcement on Friday. "We have not seen each oth­ er as an administration team since early Sunday morning," he said. Kelley said that as far as he knows, all students and faculty members are alive and safe, A "small skeleton crew" of approximately 18 people that remained on campus during the storm was to be evacuated Wednesday by the Coast Guard, Kelley said. "All of our people, to the best of our knowledge, are safe," he said. "We cannot start even planning our process of cleaning up and whatever rebuilding we need to do until the situation stabilizes," he said. "We need to pray that God will show them a way to stop that flooding and get the water level stabilized." Kelley also requested prayer for the seminary. "Pray for the circumstances of our seminary family,"he said. "They're all over the southeastera United States. Virtually' V0IITH •JjJ* 0N0 n&w*1 4 pm - Games, Food & Fellowship ^oa/y 6 pm ~ Worship Service Sunday. Sept. 4th Bro. Neal Hatfield 10:45 am ~ Morning Service s °f God" "ch 6 pm - Evening Service wil1 brin sins. If man. with unforgiven sin in his life, is represented by a square peg. and Christ or His church (where salvation is) is represented by a box. and the only entrance into the box is a round hole, which represents the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then for anyone to fit into the box (or the Lord's church, they must obey the commandments of the Gospel, which has the power to change them from a square peg. which does not fit. into a round one (or a Christian). The change brought about by the Gospel is what Paul spoke of when he wrote, "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind... (Romans 12:2). However, too often it is the case that instead of conforming our lives to fit the Gospel, we conform the Gospel to lit our lives! When we do such, it no longer becomes the Lord's church into which we enter, rather, a man-made denomination. Paul spoke of this very thing in Galations 1:6-8, when he warned ot those who "would pervert the gospel of Christ. For us to enter into the Jesus' commandments in humble obedience. Many in the religious world have altered or changed Jesus' commands hy denying the necessity of baptism. Without baptism, one cannot contact the blood of Christ, which will take away sins. It is in obedience to God's command to be baptized, and only at that point do we contact Jesus' blood (Romans 6:3-4). The questions is, "Have you conformed your life to fit the Gospel, or have you conformed the the word the Christ (John 8:24); we must repent of our sins (Luke 13:3); we must confess Him to others as the Christ (Matthew 10:32-33); and we must he baptized in order to be saved (Mark 16:15-16). If you would like to know more about the commandments that are given in God's Word, which will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Him, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible. P.O. Box 117, West Jefferson, NC 28694. r i I [J Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail I [ O Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study i Name: i • Address: m Riverview Missionary Baptist Church 11759 NC Hwy 88 West • Creston, NC for more information please call: Pastor Russell Hart at 336-384-4278 ^ Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Assembly of God Church '846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Sunday School 9:45a.m. Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. Wesi Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service -11 Mam Sunday Worship-7:Ut)m Wednesday Everting • 7-flOpm 221 Bamett St.. tOff Buck Mm. Road) Tim Cartup, Minister Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 South Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 1549 Hwy. 19-1 South* 0x14 (I mi. off Hwy 221) SUNDA > Sunday School 10:00AM MONDAY - Worship 11:00AM and 6:00PM Community (.'are 6:00PM (Prayer A Outreach) Pastor Lewis Poag Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship II :00 a.m. SiuulaySchool 10:00 a.m Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... "A ( hurrh focused • on faith, family X the future" Evening Service 6:30p.m. and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Cornerstone Fellowship BarnettSl. • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes Your Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Worship It:00 a.m. 336-877-2801 West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 WRDNRSDAY- family Night 7:00PM (All ages) (Missions Ministry, Van Ministry, Teen Time) Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Oiurcfi ofChrist at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Beaver Creek Christian Church Baldwin Community Church Saturday /'unci Serene - 9 :00pm Youth Minister Rev. Alan Ambrose Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am only begotten Son, a means by which man can be cleansed of his Open Air Services (Bring Your Chair) Sunday School • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School -10:00 am that salvation was in Christ (II Timothy 2:10). What is man to do.' God has given to man, at the very high cost of the blood of His Gospel to fit your life?" The Gospel commandments for us to become a Christian are: we must hear the Gospel (John 6:44-45); we must helieve that He is Visit With Us This Sunday Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs will not fit. With sin in our lives, we cannot fit into the kingdom of God. the church; therefore, we are hopeless, for Paul told Timothy to Him, we must conform to His commandments in humble obedience. Many in the religious would have altered or changed Comer of Paw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 Wesi • Left on McNeil, One Block) Sunday Worship II:00 a.m. heal that peg until the proverbial cows come home, but it simply Lord's church, the one purchased by His blood which belongs 194 Orion I cine, Jefferson. NC / all of us on campus now are homeless. My wife and I have what we can put in our car in an hour, and that's it. We're all homeless." Kelley's home is located on the campus. The seminary has set up a seminary hurricane relief fiind with the Southern Baptist Foundation. Donations, Kelley said, will be used for two purposes: to assist seminary families affected by the storm and to help in cleaning up and repairing the seminary facilities. Donations can be designated for either category. Undesignated funds will assist in both efforts. Donations can be mailed to: New Orleans Seminary Hurricane Relief Fund, Southern Baptist Foundation, 901 Commerce St., Suite 600, Nashville,TN37203. 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. & 6:00pm Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. "Join us in worship to Christ" Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m 846-5616 Preacher's Residence 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Friendship Baptist Church Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. ' 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday F.vening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 pan. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting IN l Friendship Baptist Church Kdjeflerson, NC Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 Sunday School - 9:00 a m. Sunday Worship Services • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. We invite you tgjoin ui for a Cod centered, 846-5615 Church Offict or 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Ftnley. pastor family worshipping experience. 336-984-8213 North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion "Gives you and wants you (Episcopalian) to fellowship with us every Sunday!" St. Mary's Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Morning Worship • 11:00a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Smethport United Methodist Church Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Roarl • (Hwy 194 A 88 West) Smethport, NC 28694 9:00 AM - Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Phone - 982-3076 9178 Old Hwy 16 • Crumple* NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. j Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. Church. 982-9210' Pastor. 877-3769 I Come join us for a loyful worship experience. Rev. J.F.Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church | 201 South St (just off Eat Main). Jrfjtrson, NC (336)246-9642 Kevermd Jiff Vtiglrr • Pastor FumihhnuFilUMp-y.mt Sunday School - lf>:(X)\M Sunday Morning Vkmhtp • 11:00AM 'inndor Evmng Worship - <>:00PM \Wdnr\,kiy Hihle Study - 7:00PM NurseA provided far all services _ We would love to have you come worship with us. Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main & Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. INC. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm 336-952-9021 JONES "Specializing In Exhaust A Other Under Car Parts' 'Brakes'Shocks• Struts' Mon -Fn 8-5 921 S JeWamon Avs WmJUmon 336-246-2128 WlDXEIt (jOXSTIMTTIOX Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Ktenings 12nd & 4th) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM * Continental Frame Shop * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the"We Cart Program' uaing Safetv-Kleen Environmental Service * RIM-BUG EXTERMINATING Mountain Aire Seafood & Steakhouse 'vMT ^ ft 246-4591 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship & Praise 11:00a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Stiuh 7:00 p.m. Robert Si. off Ban {Church) 246-9378 Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 ami 88 West. Smethport, NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise All Praise Be To (iod For Our Success' 502 Jefferson Ave. sggj w 336-246-8806 '""y-"" Cf^JCHEVHOLET BILL HART (MSTRl'mOX Jefferson, NC NC Inspections ATF Service ZlT* Kwlk Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 Compliments of Fleetwood VANNOY O SONS ' CONSTRUCTION See us for all your Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection \ Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 COMPANY automotive needs Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County for over 20 Tears HftW Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Your Full 8ervlce Oil Company C,TG0 Boone, NC 336-246-3367 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE 13560 Hwy. 221-S Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 J®fferson "Com as you are. you will be loved" Builders Supply 246-4222 PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC West flgSV j Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Ashe County Termite & Pest Control Commercial and Residential pjju. Dr Pepper fi .i Bottling Company "A Life Worth fjving!" of Worshi V an Transportation Available Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoe Work 336-24(1-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Sunday Evening Worship 7:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Welcome Home Baptist Church DODGE •CHRYSLER • JEEP Super Muffler Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Office Photic Mi-W-HIO • Krr. Lome Jones • Pastor To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Corner of Hwy. Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 Smethport Independant St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church "v Friendly Grove Baptist Church Call 846-8241 Ronnie Hopklm - Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 I -J Jefferson Post 203 S.Second Avenue I West Jefferson, NC 28694 "<*^1 336-846-7164 www.jefferstinpost.com 200 Hospital Ave. I M * r s ° n , N C \y§jP J 336-246-7101 www.ashcmemorial.orx 739 US Hwy 221 Bus mm West Jefferson 246-9969 Ashe County's Only Subscriber Newspaper Mon-Sat~8:30 AM -5:30 PM The Jewel Shoppe Pollard Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center jeffenon, NC 336-246-4155 Q HOME CARE 205-A Long St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 Mtwm-mm CARDINAL LANES Fittswis Open tor Lunch 4 Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson /SSSmc f?ONTlAC B I K UG Hwy 421 • Boone, NC [TMr 828-264-9051 '>*»** r, www.macltbrowninc.com (^Otdsmobile K'jbofo t3oo*re KuIkUci, 9nc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC 828-263 8464 • www.boonekubota com B R ITT 11 AVI N Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates Ltcherjyt. A»Wilkesboj Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 7A COMMUNITY EVENTS Nature walk at New River State Park School Lunch Menu September 5-9 Monday: Labor Day Tuesday: Hot dog on bun, cole slaw, chili and onions, baked beans, cookie and milk Wednesday: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, trench bread or roll, fruit, milk Pizza pocket, Thursday: tossed salad, corn, cookie, milk Friday: Taco w/shredded lettuce and cheese, salsa, applesauce, cinnamon bun, milk Friday, September 2 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 7 p.m.: Revival services at Rich Hill Methodist Church will be held with special sing­ ing each night. Saturday, September 3 11 a.m.: Liberty Baptist Church Youth Group will be having a Chicken BBQ fund raiser in the Ashe Cleaners parking lot. Call Tina Jones at 246-9696 for more information. 4 p.m.: Nature Walk with Photography will be held at New River State Park. Enjoy a nature hike with photography. We will discuss composition, photographic concepts and take pictures of wildflowers, landscapes and other points of interest at the New River State Park's US Hwy 221 Access. Meet a park ranger at the Community Building. Please bring a camera and wear comfortable hiking shoes. For directions or more information please call 336-982-2587. 5 - 7 p.m.: Zlon United Methodist Church will have a fish fry with take outs available. Adult plates will be $7 and children 12 and under $5. Sunday, September 4 Homecoming at Blackburn's Chapel UMC will be held with lunch served after the service. 10:30 a.m.: 55th Annual Homecoming at Rock Creek Baptist Church will be held with Rector Henson bringing the morning message. Lunch will follow and singing in the afternoon by several groups. Everyone is welcome. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at Bald Mountain Baptist Church will include special music, singing and a message from God's Word. Following the service, there will be a covereddish lunch in the Fellowship Hall. 11 p.m.: Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church announces that Rev. David Blackburn will be speaking. 12 noon: Annual Decoration at Big Ridge Cemetery will be held. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship. 12:30 p.m.: Hartzog Cemetery Decoration and Reunion will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church Shelter with covered dish lunch. All descendants of Philip and Martha McGlammery Hartzog and Squire and Sara Jane Eller Phillips are invited to attend as well as others who have family buried there. After lunch and visitation, we will go to the Hartzog Cemetery located on the Blackburn Farm on Idlewild Road. For further information, contact Dean or Lynelle Blackburn at 336-877- Come be a part of raising needed funds for this program. Thursday, September 8 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior totest, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. Friday, September 9 2102. I p.m.: Miller-Stansberry Family Reunion will be held at Tuckerdale Baptist Church. All descendants and relatives are invited to attend. Plan to join in for a time of fellowship and fun. Please bring a picnic lunch. Decoration Day at Calhoun Cemetery on Big Springs Road in Creston. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation for the up-keep of the cemetery, you can make it to Calhoun Cemetery c/o Betty Bennett, 5178 E Little Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC 26843. Donations are tax deductible. 5 p.m.: Beaver Creek Class of '57 will have their annual reunion picnic at West Jefferson Town Park Picnic Shelter. A catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. for $8 per person. Tuesday, September 6 11:30 a.m.: National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at Savory Chef Restaurant at 1992 Hwy. 16 North in Crumpler. Members are urged to attend and bring a guest. 7 - 9 p.m.: Blue Ridge Bible College announces fall quarter classes will begin. Subjects will be evolution vs. creation, Acts II, Genesis, and Revelation I. Call Bro. Doug Halsey for moreinformation at 276-5792833. Wednesday, September 7 8:30 a.m.: Open Airways - School Based Asthma Management Program for children 8-11. Call 846-0781 so that materials may be ordered. II a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at the Ashe Services for Aging. Louise Caudill will be the guest speaker explaining the new Medicare Drug Prescription Coverage. Please be present and bring a covered dish. 4 p.m.: A Safe Home for Everyone's Fundraising Community Action Team will meet at Family Central. Anyone interested in the strategic fundraising planning process for 2006 should attend. This team meets 1-2 times monthly. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Saturday, September 10 9 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center's 10th Annual Walk for Life will be held at First Assembly of God on FawRoland Road in Jefferson. Call 846-4100 for more information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. 4 p.m.: Walton - Howell Reunion will be held at the Jefferson Fire Department. 5 p.m.: Benefit Dinner for Peggy Hamm will be held at Mt. Rogers Firehall with proceeds helping to pay medical expenses. Meats and beverages will be served. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. Donations will be accepted. Music by Johnny Finley and family. For more info call 276-388-3177. Sunday, September 11 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at North Beaver Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Goodman speaking. Special music by the group Solid Rock. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at Temple Baptist Church with the Gospel Mountain Boys as guest singers. All are invited to come and take part in the service. After worship service, lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church, invite everyone to attend. a.m.: Calvary 10:30 Baptist Church will have East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, a representative from the Committee for the New River will discuss activities for the preservation of the New River. Please come and learn more about this treasure in our midst. For more information, call 982-9538. 6:30 p.m. Ashe County Historical Society Board of Directors will meet at for their monthly meeting at the 1904 Court House Preservation Museum office in Jefferson. This office is located next to First Charter. The public is welcome. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope and the Sanders family will share songs, stories and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Ashe Arts Center at 336-846-ARTS. Homecoming Services with Rev. Jamie Denny as guest speaker. All former members and friends of Calvary Church are invited to attend.t 11 a.m.: The Acapella Fellas Barbershop Quartet from Hickory, NC will be in concert at Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. 1 p.m.: Annual Harless Reunion will be held at Buffalo Baptist Church. All friends and farhily are encouraged to attend. 4 p.m.: Swamp Cats will perform at Sunday Concert in the Park in Memorial Park, Blowing Rock.This performance is sponsored by Wachovia and is free to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information contact Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. Monday, September 12 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 for more information. Thursday, September 15 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Drinking Water Screening at Agricul­ tural Service Center Confer­ ence Room with cost being $10. Call 336-219-2650 for more information. Friday, September 16 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. HEGAL CINEMAS REGAL 7 SOfrFANOANOO 2541 Sneak Preview AN UNFINISHED UFE (PG-13) OK! Sal & Sun 700 THE TRANSPORTER 2 (PG-13) 010(110 440) 720 950 THE BROTHERS GRIMM (PG-13) 010 Ftl (1230 410) Tuesday, September 13 700 1000 Sat & Sun (1230 410)1000 40 YEAR 0L0 VIRGIN (R) -10 REO'D 0.G (1250 420) 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Informational meeting at Ashe County High School for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. 7 p.m.: Bi-monthly healing prayer service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 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Connect to over 150 channels with Digital Cable and HBO®& Starz® The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to bring to the Ashe Civic Center"Smoke on the Mountain". This funny musical comedy is a touring production by the Cumber­ land County Playhouse and will be here in Ashe County for one performance in Mon­ day, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Set in the 1930's, this musical tale introduces the Sanders family who are in­ vited to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for a "special singing". Preacher Ogletho­ rpe welcomes the family to sing their songs and share their stories and before long the audience is part of the congregation. Conceived by Alan Bailey and written by Constance Ray, the score of the musical consists of gos­ pel and bluegrass tunes. There is a mixture of en­ ergetic rousing numbers, plaintive hymns and praises songs. Adding a healthy dose of humor "Smoke" tickles the funny bone, pleases the ear and warms the heart. "Smoke on the Mountain" is in its 12th season at the Cumberland County Play­ house in Crossville, Tennes­ see. The Cumberland County Playhouse is a non-profit professional performing arts resource in rural Tennessee, and one of the 10 largest professional theaters in ru­ ral America. It serves more than 145,000 visitors an­ nually with two indoor and two outdoor states, young audience productions, a com­ prehensive dance program, a concert series and tour­ ing shows. The Playhouse is committed to the arts as an indigenous, homegrown part of rural America - not a com­ modity imported from urban centers. The Playhouse regu­ • larly produces new works based upon Tennessee and Southeastern history and culture, plus state and re­ gional premieres and revivals of works with Appalachian themes. The Playhouse also strives to stretch its audienc­ es with programming, which includes major elements of opera, dance, and challeng­ ing dramatic works. Don't miss this one time performance! Reserved seat­ ing tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and may­ be purchased at the Ashe Art Center or by phone with a credit card at 336-846-ARTS. This concert was funded in part by a Touring-Presenting Program Performance Series Grant from the North Caro­ lina Arts Council, a state agency, and corporate sup­ port by Ashe County Motors and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council, • • • • • stop "inn" for a libation and just the performance this weekend or anytime! The Dorchesters are res­ urrecting vintage doo-wop, bringing you authentic rendi­ tions of timeless classics (and a few that should have made it big the first go-round!) The Dorchesters tribute 1950's vocal groups. Fronted by lead vocalist Kelly Barrow (a.k.a. Vendetta Cream), this Asheville based band delivers each song with the romantic sincerity and innocence that won hearts a half century ago. 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Although there is a growing number of hotels and motels that accept dogs, Doghouse Resort cater directly to dog owners and their dogs. This Bed and Breakfast offers dog owners an interactive and fun as well as relaxing and luxurious place to stay while vacationing with their pets. Britta and Roger have a combined 20 years of hospitality industry experience in operational as well as managerical capacity. Being dog owners as well, they have successfully operated a dog friendly vacation rental in Florida for the past two years. America's Newspapers Help Keep Us Free 'Third oak tree on the right...' When we give directions to family and friends, we spare no detail to help them find their way. Does this sound familiar: "Turn left at the gas station, go four blocks and turn left again, then look for the driveway just past the third oak three on the right." Take the same care with your mail. Make sure you include all of the details necessary for us to deliver the cards, letters and packages you send. Here are some tips that can help us deliver for you. •When handwriting an address on an envelope or pack­ age, print legibly, in permanent ink, and in capital letters if possible. •When using a computer or typewriter, use 10- or 12point type and a sans serif font (such as Arial). Avoid typefaces with swirls or other ornate features. If we can't read it, we can't deliver it. •Always include the apartment or unit number, building number, and any other information that helps distin­ guish the location. Put the apartment or suite number on the same line as the street name and number where possible ("1330 Main Street, Apt. G7"). •Sometimes a directional (N, E, SW) is the only thing that distinguishes the destination from another address just like it clear across town ("310 SMITH ST N" vs. "310 SMITH ST S"). •Save the last line for the city, state, and ZIP Code™. If you know the correct ZIP+4® code, use it. •Use the abbreviation for the state if you know it. •Always include a return address in the upper left hand corner, and make sure it's as complete as the delivery address. •When writing to a specific individual's attention, put his or her name on the second line, above the address lines: ABC Company Attn: Sally Smith 200 Jones Ave. SE Anytown, USA 12345-6789 Back row: Sue Davenport (owner of Mountainview Lodge), Britta Roberts (owner of Doghouse Resort), Roger Roberts (owner of Doghouse Resort), Curtis Hare (Deep Creek Log Homes, builder of Doghouse Resort), and Carol Dodson (Ashe Chamber Board of Director member). Front row: Rex and Rena (co-owners and dog consultants of Doghouse Resort) Class of 1975 celebrates 30 years The 1975 graduating class of Northwest Ashe High School recently celebrated a 30th class reunion. The class met at Geno's Restaurant in downtown West Jefferson on Saturday, August 6 to renew old acquaintances and share hopes and dreams for the future. Approximately 17 of the 78 graduates attend the reunion with their fami­ lies. Everyone had a great time and we have already started discussing plans for the nest reunion! We missed those not attending and hope they will be able to attend next time. < We would like to extend a special thank you to Geno's for allowing us to have the reunion there and for all the good food they served. Also, Northwest Ashe High School Class of 1975 thanks to the organizers of the reunion which included Bottom individual: Patti S. Blevins. Second Row: Jane S. Moretz, Rita D. Richardson, Roger Greg Miller, Rita Richardson, Sullivan, Nancy L. Nettles, Belinda H. McCoy, Marea C. Pinto, Andi R. Grier, Patty Osborne, Donnie Calhoun, and Patricia Greg Miller. Third Row: Donnie Calhoun, Betty C. Greer, Jackie M. Osborne, Jan?es Osborne. Back Row: Jimmy Greer, Donna J. Harris, Kermit Clark. Blevins. "Was that the second oak tree or the third?" Even the smallest mistake can mean a big difference in handling your mail. If you dial the wrong telephone number, you don't get the correct person on the other end. The same holds true for your mail. One wrong digit in a ZIP Code can be the difference between Connecticut and California. For more information on proper addressing, or to check your state abbreviation or ZIP Code, visit your local Post Office™, call 800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777) or go the Postal Service ™ web site at www.usps.com. News you can use from the United States Postal Service... and your local post office. 409 liast 2nd Slreet West Jefferson. 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Jimmy Miller ^ | i i 5 Minutes Unit's All Wc Neat to Process Your 2002 VW Passat M t- r«** Will<« �rage IB, Friday, September 2, 2005 Friday, September 2nd, 2005 Varsity Football at Grayson County, Va. 7:30 p.m. ACMS Bulldogs co-ed soccer team Seventh grade players Eighth grade players S' 3lay ^soccer ttiis yew, they re playing co-ed games with the boys, and the boys play in their regular scheduled match-ups. (Girls) Mariah Richardson, Erin ° rlicnAUvuii Bouchelle, Mallary Clay, Lynx Mitchell, Eveling Jimenez, Sara Hartzog. (Boys) Zach Brooks, Matthew Spencer, Joshua Barker, Austin Blevins, Derry Nixon, Jordan LyaM Nathan ShepherdTevfshephe^ Jones, Justin Jones, Rodolfo Reyes, Lalo Montoya, Cody McClure, Sam Price, Josh Johnson, Ethan Young, Bradley Lyall, Brian Ashe County Middle School volleyball Blue Bulldogs Silver Bulldogs Photo by Shane Hopkins Kelsey Walton, Charity Shatley, Jessica Walker, Sammie Miller, Brittany Lyalls, Callie Barker, Chloe Craine, Linden Wait, Alicia Osborne, Taylor Powers, Siena Malcolm, Coach Jessica Wineberg. Photo by Shane Hopkins Mariah McVey, Kristen Clarke, Lacey Maxwell,Tori Flanagan, Hillary Bowlin, Paige Matheson, Emily Shelton, Katie Thore, Amanda Goodman, Catlin Elliot, Tiffany Sawyer, Brandi McCoy, Coach Anita Katz. Huskies debut new jerseys at Grayson County tonight Golf team plays at Sugar Mountain The Huskies will be wearing the new road uniforms tonight in Independence when they play the Blue Devils. The away jerseys (and pants) are white, with purple and black trim, and they are the first with "tackletwill" numbers for an Ashe County football team. Tackle-twill numbers are literally sewn on (not screen printed), just like the NFL and many college teams wear. Not only are they professional looking, but they're more durable as well, since stitched numbers don't wear off like paint does. K & K Stitch and Screen spent a solid week sewing the numbers on the jerseys after they came in last weekend so that they would be ready in time for tonight's game in Virginia. The process begins with sewing the "A" monogram on the center collar; after that, they must be done one at a time. Folks at the 'K & K' stated that it takes about an hour and fifteen minutes to complete both sides with numbers per jersey. The machine sews an outline for a background (black) number, then the numbers are ironed on, and doublestitched in black. Next, an outline is sewn for the foreground (purple) numbers, they are ironed on, and double-stitched in white. All totaled, precisely '27,000 stitches is what it takes to finish out a new Husky jersey. Check out the Huskies in white tonight at Grayson County High School in Independence, Virginia. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. MVC Friday Night Football Results ''wwMmfir 1 Ashe 14 21 Avery Forbush 0 Elkin 31 North Surry 6 East Surry 28 Surry Central 6 Mt. Airy 21 Wilkes Ctrl. 6 West Wilkes 12 North Wilkes 7 East Wilkes 19 Starmount defeated West Stokes (score na) * from August 19th North Surry 13 Lexington 41 34 Wilkes Ctrl. 10 Hibriten The ACHS ladies golf team traveled up to Sugar Mountain on Monday to play in a match hosted by Watauga High School. The Huskies came in second, between the winning Pioneers and McDowell High. Chel­ sea Sexton, Samantha Lewis, Erica Vannoy and Katy Jones were this week's qualifying players. The team scores were: Watauga—82, Ashe—89, McDow­ ell—97. Individual re­ sults were as follows: 1st—Eileen Purpur, 38 (Watauga), 2nd—Chel­ sea Sexton, 41(Ashe), 3rd—Suzanna Hall, 44 (Watauga), Samantah Ryan, 44 (Watauga), 6th—Samantha Lewis, 48 (Ashe), 8th—Erica Vannoy, 49 (Ashe), Katy Jones, 49 (Ashe). Photo by Shane Hopkins Katy Jones hits a long drive in recent competition. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Huskies fall to Hounds Bowling champs S - & ; Photo by Shane Hopkins Thursday night's summer bowling league championsCardinal Lanes-had to bowl in late night tiebreaker against two other teams to claim first place. Pictured (left to right) are: Michael Aloia, Mike Leserra, and B.J. Howell. B.P. Howell, the team's fourth member is not pictured. Watch for the complete Thursday League team pics in Tuesday 's paper. •(Two team spots are still open for Winter Thursday League, which begins on September 8. Call 246-7077 to register your 5-man team) Photo by Karlton Yearick Natasha Faw goes for a "dig in the JV match. The ACHS volleyball teams traveled to North Surry on Tuesday, and both squads were defeated by the perenni­ ally dominant Greyhounds. The JV team lost their first match of the season two games to none, 22-25 and 1825. They are now 0-1 in the conference and 2-1 overall. Coach Foster stated, "North Surry traditionally has a strong volleyball pro­ gram and this year is no dif­ ferent. I did not think we played as good as we can play. We had too many service er­ rors. However, we played right with them—both games were close. We have got to continue to improve our pass­ ing." The varsity team lost 0-3 to the returning conference Photo by Karlton Yearick Shalamar Blevins shows her athletic ability in this slam. champions. The scores for the three games were 19-25, 11-25, and 12-25. Coach Roberts comment­ ed, "We did not pass well and therefore we did not attack North Surry. North Surry is a good passing and serving team and in order to beat a team like that you must hit the ball at them and force them to play defense. Unfor­ tunately we did not do that." Reported scores from the very close varsity match at Avery last Thursday were: 1720, 26-24,25-27, 25-23, andfc15. Coach Roberts said, "We played pretty well against Avery; our serving was not as good as it should have been. Good serving might have put us over the top." Soccer and tennis teams unbeaten Cross Country (XC) run in Watauga Men's Soccer Ashe County 3—0 Forbush 2—0—1 Surry Central 1—0 Wilkes Central 1—1 North Surry 0—2—1 North Wilkes 0—3 Starmount Football Ashe County 1—1 Starmount 1—1 Forbush 0—2 North Surry 0—2 Surry Central 0—2 North Wilkes 0—2 Wilkes Central 0—2 .1 T1 WT Women's Tennis Ashe County 3—0 Surry Central 2—0 Forbush 1—1 Wilkes Central 1—2 North Wilkes 1—2 North Surry 0—2 Starmount Volleyball North Wilkes North Surry Forbush Surry Central Ashe County Wilkes Central Starmount sharp. Sharpen them at least two times each season so that the blades slice through the grass plants rather than tear them. 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Ford 645 Radio Hill Sales 626 Youth Football Schedule i Ashton Little, second runner from front, finishes third in |Saturday, September 3rd Wednesday's race. 1:00 Saturday, September 3 Duke at East Carolina, CSTV, 1 p.m. Boston College at Brigham Young, ABC, 3:30 p.m. Maryland vs. Navy (Baltimore, Md.), CSTV, 6 p.m. Western Michigan at Virginia, 6 p.m. Texas A&M at Clemson, ABC, 8 p.m. Georgia Tech at Auburn, ESPN, 8:45 p.m. Sunday, September 4 Virginia Tech at NC State, ESPN2, 7:15 p.m. Monday, September 5 Miami at Florida State, ABC, 8 p.m. Keep your mowing blades l. 2. Women's HGS C. Aloia 151 -A r ,jk Atlantic Coast Conference football Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Day Thursday Summer Bowling League, week 16 (8/25/05) The Husky XC teams ran at Greenway Trail in Boone on Aug. 31. Eric Johnson fin­ ished first on the men's team and 16th overall against a very competitive Watauga team with at time of 20:07. 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He is a graduate of Gardner-Webb Univer­ sity with a Master of Arts in School Administration and is employed by the Wilkes County School System. The couple honeymooned at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa and now reside in Jefferson. have June wedding Gentrys' celebrate 50 years Laura Elizabeth Hagel and Philip John Shepherd were married on June 11, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Lu Hagel of West Jefferson. Laura graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and from Appalachian State University with a Master of Science degree in Accounting. She is currently employed with Dixon Hughes in Boone. The groom is the son of John and Michelle Shepherd of West Jefferson and Sharon Jordan of Deep Gap. Philip graduated from North Caro­ lina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management. He is cur­ rently employed as an engi­ neer at the NC Department of Transportation. The bride was escorted by her father. She wore a chif­ fon split-front empire A-line dress with beaded lace trim. The maid of honor was Lindsey Hagel, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Ashley Brown of West Jefferson, Meg Jackson of Chapel Hill, and Erin Norris of Jefferson. The best man was John Shepherd, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Jes­ se James of Raleigh, Denny Parunak of Wilkesboro, and Jamie Worley of Zionville. The minister was Rev. San­ dy Young, uncle of the bride. Mrs. Becky Burgess directed the wedding. Sam Shepherd, brother of the groom, was the acolyte. Vocalists were Jane and Grady Lonon, and organ­ ist was Allison Weaver. Amber Mr. and Mrs. F ilip Shepherd Monahan Willens and Erin Parunak presided over the guest book and Charlie Young was the program attendant. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church fellowship hall. Jenni­ fer Judson, Heather Judson, and Hillary Judson served cake and punch. Smoky Mountain Barbeque catered the rehearsal dinner, hosted by John and Michelle Shepherd. After a wedding trip to the Southern Caribbean, the cou­ ple is residing in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gentry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2005. Their children, Curtis Gentry of Jefferson, Robin Williams ofThomasville, Lawrencene Dillard of Wilkesboro and Shaye Gentry of Jefferson, held a celebration in their honor at Bristol Baptist Church. The couple and their children would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate with them. Baby News Kershaw and Lynn Getty celebrate anniversary Heather and Andrew Her­ man ofJefferson announce the birth of a son, Nathan Her­ man, born August 18, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed five pounds and thir­ teen ounces. Richard and Michelle Da­ vis of Crumpler announce the birth of their son, Nolan Law­ rence Davis. He was born at Watauga Medical Center on August 27, 2005 at 3:38 p.m. and weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 19 inches long. Paternal grand­ parents are Bobby and Tere­ sa Elliott of Glade Valley, NC. Maternal grandparents are Claude Severt of Jefferson and Tony and Wilma Church of Crumpler. Juana Ramos and Salva­ dor Cabrera of Crumpler an­ nounce the birth of a daugh­ ter, Karen Arlet Escalante Ramos. She was born August 22, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Roark and Wallace to wed and Justin Brenda Roark Wallace announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Brenda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Roark of Shelby, NC. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS in Business Administration and is currently employed with Bank of Granite as a bank officer. Justin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight T. Wallace and attended Macon College for two years. He is employed with Flow Serve as a regional sales manager. The wedding date has been set for October 14, 2005 in Fleetwood, NC. Ann Howell is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Congratulations, Ann! She guessed more winning teams than any other contestant. Please play the Jefferson / Post Football Contest again next week! BE READY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT! Standby Generator Ready To Go! All T^pes of Generators to Fit Your Needs • Agricultural • Business • Home • 24/7 Service On All Major Brands (Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches) • Authorized Service Center for Coleman and Guardian Standby Generators er tcj ivi§h that Special eorte atli&ppy Birthda e it special for them bmnacing birthday ad in the Jeffersoji Post Come by our office located at • FREE ESTIMATES • 203 S Second Ave.* * West Jefferson, NC WE HAVE GUARDIAN GENERATORS IN STOCK call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. CAROLINA GENERATORS, LLC 489 North Wilson Road • Lowgap, NC 27024 Phone: (336) 352-3999 • Cell: (336) 374-8357 Website: l^ww.carolinageneralorslle.coin 'Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." Hospital and weighed six pounds, four ounces and was 19 inches long. Brothers, Cruz Escalante and Richard Escalante, welcomed their sister home. Misty and Casey Miller of Crumpler announce the birth of a daughter, Jillian Madison Miller, born August 25, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, eight ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and JoAnn Cole and Rev. Leon and Sue Miller. Sib­ lings Bodi and Harley wel­ comed their sister home. Melissa Lineberry and Chris Lewis of West Jeffer­ son announce the birth of a son, Hunter Chase Lewis. He weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 19 inches long. He was born August 28, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Pat and Tony Akers, Judy and Ronnie Blevins, and Ruth and Pete Lewis. Sister, Katie Lewis, welcomed her brother home. Hollie Houck and Katrell Holley of West Jefferson an­ nounce the birth of a daugh­ ter, Trinity Cyrah Holley. She was born August 28, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed eight pounds, eleven ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Brenda Adkins, Elsie and Sterling Foster. Great-grandparents are Ruby Adkins and Shirley and Donald Sheets and H.D. Houck. Ana Santes and Alberto Francisco of West Jeffer­ son announce the birth of a daughter, Ana Rosa Francisco-Santes, born August 28, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sister, Linda, welcomed her home. Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Pearl Rupard is the winner for this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. She is the only contestant who correctly chose the race winner. Matt Kenseth. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! 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"Best of all — deck dwellers in warmer climates can immediately enjoy any 'beautifying' improvements a few extra months, while the rest of us get a jump-start on next year's decking season." Taking the time to com­ plete those easy-to-procrastinate repairs, much-needed upgrades and backyard brightening projects ensures your deck remains a favor­ ite spot for the entire family. When developing a checklist of things to accomplish or create this fall, consider the following ideas and tips for keeping your backyard deck beautiful: Simple Repairs and Quick Fixes Occasionally, you may need to address structural repairs like replacing a damaged board or re-nailing loose boards. Fixing these items in autumn provides better protection against additional damages over the winter months, like warping or cracking. Also, cleaning your deck is a critical part of the entire deck care process. Aestheti­ cally, cleaning can make a dramatic visual improve­ ment by removing years of built-up dirt on surfaces that have weathered due to the elements, mold and mil­ dew, and worn-out finishes. And be certain to sweep away all leaves, needles and branches from your deck and remove all debris from between deck boards. Dirt and leaves can build up, preventing rain or other moisture from draining. Proper ventilation is crucial to avoid moisture build up - standing water is your deck's worst enemy. Little Touches Are Lovely One of the easiest ways to brighten and improve any outdoor living space is with window and planter boxes made from all-natural Western Red Cedar. These stylish boxes are simple to build and can dress up your front or backyard when filled with colorful flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc. Best of all, the vegetation can be easily changed out to keep the look fresh. Additionally, placing some weather-resistant furniture just outside the main deck entrance provides a smooth segue between indoor and outdoor spaces -- thus invit­ ing guests to move freely between each space. Be sure to choose furniture cushions that visually tie the interior and exterior together for a cohesive look. Decks are great venues for events like birthdays, holi­ days or casual entertaining - so decorate it for drama. With a little imagina­ tion, you can theme your deck to match the oc­ casion making it a festive location to enhance the mo­ ment. For instance, strategically inserting "Happy Birthday" streamers and balloons throughout the deck railings ~ or proudly displaying your team colors with flags or bunting for the big game. Easy Upgrades One of the most popular decking trends these days involves adding stylistic upgrades throughout the entire decking area. For example, built-in cedar benches make a great way to capitalize on longer stretches of decking with unobstructed views - and add both style and function to the deck. Additionally, decorative railings offer a stylish, yet easy solution when upgrad­ ing any deck. Incorporating railings allows you to cre­ ate distinctive and unique designs, thus distinguishing your deck from others. The possibilities are endless here, but choosing decora­ tive flair to complement the architectural feel of your house will add the most appeal. A Complete Overhaul? S / I G High Country FZealty i w . astiecoijntyrcales ta to.com v w 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC • (Downtown West Jefferson) MLS 336-246-6348 / 800-729-0735 NEW MOUNTAIN CABIN READY TO MOVE INTO! Nestled in the woods in Glcndalc Springs, this 3BR/3BA cabin with wood floors, fireplace, covered front porch, deck & basement is perfect for your mountain getaway. $225,000 S149 COZY MOUNTAIN RETREAT! This 2BR/1BA cottage with fireplace, private screened porch, deck and common lake access is perfect for a weekend in the mountains. $98,000 1II56 REMODELED HOME ON 3+ ACRES WITH STREAM! This 3BR/1BA home has new floor covering, large deck and is located on 3+ acres with creek, small stream, horse barn, pasture and outbuild­ ing. $148,000 M120 If you're considering a complete renovation or overhaul, autumn may be the time to do this as well. Because fall is typically a slower season for profes­ sional deck builders and contractors, homeowners may be able to save time and money by avoiding the summer decking rush. Price breaks and quicker turn-around times are more likely to happen during this off-peak season. If a new addition or a com­ pletely new deck is in order for you, a number of decking material options are avail­ able these days. While a number of imitation prod­ ucts have hit the market in recent years, all-natural Western Red Cedar, like decking, remains one of the most widely favored and versatile decking materials. Many people choose Ceda­ rOne materials due to its aesthetic all-natural appeal and physical properties. For centuries, cedar has been known for its exceptional beauty, versatility and longevity - and cedar brings an exceptional all-natural look, aroma and character to outdoor spaces. CedarOne products are known for their consistent quality and are distributed by one of the world's pre­ mier forest products compa­ nies - Weyerhaeuser. They are specially designed to meet performance and ap­ pearance requirements. Additionally, CedarOne Heritage Realty Ashe. Inc. d/b/« Linda and Norman Hughes IM/ (mmEr.- HERITAGE REALTY Toll Free 1 -800-865-4221 VIEWS IN BIG TREE! 3BR/2BA cabin with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, wood floors, loft, covered porches, wooded setting and long-range views. (Broker Interest) $289,000 M110B STONEBRIDGE LOG CABIN! Listen to the sounds of the mountain stream from the covered porches of this 3BR/3BA Stoncbridgc log cabin with loft area, wood firs, stone fpl. full finished hsmt, covered porches, deck & located in a peaceful RANGE VIEWS! 5BR/3.5BA Quality built mountain home with wood firs, 28' cathedral ceiling, gourmet kitchen, dual heating system, full finished bsmi, covered & open decking, attached 3-car garage w/studio & gorgeous layered longrangc views. Located on 6.9 acres with meadow, woodlands & stream. $645,000 H157 STONEBRIDGE LOO HOME WITH ADDITIONAL LOG STRUCTURE! 2BR/2BA log home with loft area, wood floors. 2 stone fpls, porch, deck, good year-round access, and an additional log structure that can easily be adjusted to a guesthouse. Convenient to Boone and West Jefferson. $.389,000 EI 16 HOME WITH RIVER FRONTAGE! 3BR/2Full & 2 Half baths, wide plank wood floors. 3 stone fpls. 2 large decks, screened porch, full basement with finished area. 2-car garage with workshop & storage space and located in Tw in Bridges with river frontage and views. $478,000 GI22 WELL KEPT HOME LN THE HEART OF GLENDALE SPRINGS! 4BR/3BA home with fireplace. 3-car attached garage, basement with apartment, covered porch, patio, private back yard and located in Glcndalc Springs with year round access. $185,500 M122 NESTLED IN A WOODED SETTING IN STONEBRIDGE! This charming Stoncbridgc log cabin with IBR/2BA, loft area currently used as second bedroom, stone fireplace, wood floors, covered front & back porches & utility building is nes­ tled on a wooded lot in Stoncbridgc and is offered furnished at $212,000. R133 CAUL US FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS • Office: 336-246-2664 Linda s Email: lhughes@skybest.com Norman s Email: nhughes@skybest.com Each office is Independently owned and operated / w/LL One Thee () LORD, My Strength. Psalms IX: 1 - PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY Cottage is cozy, very private, featuring 2BR (1 BR is loft)/lBA, gas fireplace, partial basement and deck. Located within walking distance of the New River and plenty of wildlife to enjoy! #J132309 $132,500 To VIEW THIS GREAT PROPERTY, GIVE LINDA OR NORMAN A CALL! tVeyerhaeuser's CedarOne materials offer a What AreYou Wa,For? tt 0 0 0 Interest rates are still lower than they have been in years! The time is running out, though, for taking advantage of the lower interest rates and lower prices on construction costs. ************* We don't want you to pay a higher cost for your new home. We still have time to get your new home underway before cold weather sets in. ************* BRAND NEW MOUNTAIN CHALET WITH fl» n)9 ACRES WITH VIEWS! 3BR/3BA Mountain chalet with wood floors, fireplace, vaulted ceiling, full finished basement, covered deck and long-range layered views. Home & 2 acres $339,00(1 OR with 9 acres for $395,000 A118 Home; 336.384-4651 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 ************* READY TO MOVE INTO! 3BR/3BA log cabin with wood floors, fireplace, covered front porch, side & hack deck, full walkout basement and a 5-acrc wooded setting with potential views. $324,900 A117B combination of aesthetic appeal and strength. Many choose this wood over others because of its outstanding physical characteristics, including rich color, smooth grain and dimensional stability. Even better, the properties inherent to Ce­ darOne products naturally resist decay. It's also easy to cut, saw and nail with com­ mon tools. To learn more about CedarOne's all-natural Western Red Cedar decking products, visit: www.cedarone.com. To find a dealer nearest you, call the customer service line at (877) 235-6873 (Unit­ ed States) or (888) 439-8822 (Canada), or visit your local home improvement center. Courtesy of ARA Content ************* Come by and visit our new model "The Jefferson", or call us today to ask about your Valuable Coupon for savings on your new home! Jl orriEi, {Jnc. 589 South Main Street Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 Located on the 4-lane between Jefferson and West Jefferson 336-846-1346 Business Hours: 9:00am til 5:00pm Monday - Friday 9:00am til 2:00pm Monday - Saturday By appointment Sunday Owned and Operated hy Lucian & Patricia Jordan �JEFFERSON POST Make Fall Cleanup Easier Summer goes by so quickly, you don't want to miss a minute of it. But as the days get shorter and the temperatures cool down, the signs are unmistakable - fall is on its way. And even though you know you need to be preparing your lawn, garden and home for the com­ ing months, who wants to waste precious summer days doing chores? Here are some tips to get those pesky tasks finished quickly so you can enjoy your week­ ends. Garden - You've probably had your fill of zucchini and tomatoes by now. If your plants have stopped producing, it's time to start the garden cleanup. Pull up any spent plants and give your soil a head start for next year by turning it over and adding compost. Flower gardens should also be cleaned up. Cut back perennials that are done blooming, and keep deadheading annuals to encourage flowering as long as possible. Be sure to keep up with the weed­ ing - the fewer weeds you have this fall, the fewer you'll have to deal with next year. Before the re­ ally cold weather sets in, lay down a thick cover of mulch to help protect your plants over the winter. Lawn - Keep mowing and watering so your lawn isn't stressed going into the fall. Give it one more dose of "weed and feed" fertilizer to give it an extra boost. Now is also a good time to aerate your lawn - try wearing your golf shoes next time you mow. Outdoor Furniture - If you have vinyl furniture, give it a good washing and take it in to store. Wood furniture can be more of a chore - you'll want to Because the heavy-duty polymer used to manufac­ ture the furniture can hold up to the elements, there's no need to drag your lawn furniture into the garage or basement in the fall, decks need to be cleaned and resealed periodi­ cally to maintain their looks and their structural integrity. Check your deck to see if it is showing signs of wear and tear. If your patio has settled over the summer, now is a good time to patch any cracks FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 tion and touch up any peeling or cracking out­ door paint. Clean your gut­ ters one last time so melt­ ing snow and ice won't get trapped this winter. A few quick preventive measures can make next spring much more pleas­ ant, and still give you time to enjoy the rest of your summer. By The Yard furniture PAGE 5B is available in 70 differ­ ent styles and six colors. Choose from Adiron­ dack styles, rockers and swings, table and chair sets, benches, gliders and loungers. For more information, visit www. bytheyard.net or call (877) 220-0448 for a free color catalog. Courtesy of ARA Content GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! *189 PREMIUM VINYL* SIDIN free. The plastic lumber is colorfast, so it never needs repainting, and it is imper­ vious to all types of weath­ er from freezing tempera­ tures to blistering heat. It can withstand moist or dry climates. "We've tested our products in Alaska, the Arizona desert and the Florida Keys and after 30 years they still look great," says company president Deb Anderson. Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI only to drag it out again in the spring - simply leave it in your yard year-round. What could be easier? All you need to do is hose the furniture off in the spring and you're ready to enjoy it. Because the material weighs about 20 percent more than cedar, it won't blow around outside like lightweight furniture does. The material is also extremely flexible, which make sit as comfortable as it is durable, even without cushions. Decks and Patios - wood mi •Lifetime Warranty • Lifetime Glass Breaking Warranty • Free Estimates & Reference Available • Fusion Welded Frame & Sashes NOT Screwed Together • Financing Available • Free Cleanup & Hauloff •Visit Our Showroom SitHjtltf t&c fedf fan / ComfortWorld ^ Leaf Protection Systems & Seamless Guttering Uu. 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A Minnesota-based com­ pany called By The Yard sells lawn furniture made from recycled plastic milk jugs that is attractive and virtually maintenance- INSTALLED m ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity MLS 1IW6 S. JefforwMi Ave., West Jefferson, NC 2K694 Email: bnnttreally@skybesl.com #971. FIRST TIME ADVERTISED! Beautiful new home nearly completed and priced below appraised value at $259,990. 3 Large BRs/2BA. large LR w/stone fireplace, all natural wood interior including hard­ wood floors. Borders two streams and in walking distance of the New River. Much, much more! See This.'! www.NCMTNREALTY.com J150098. WEST JEFFERSON - This large home could easily accommodate the large family w/in laws or make an excellent multi family. This 4BR/3.5BA home w/FP offers finished basement, deck & more. In town convenience. $175,000. J150081. CHURCH MEADOWS - New 2 Story home on 0.662 acres. Home features 3BR/2.5BA. walk-in closet, pantry, laundry room, open foyer, deck and covered front porch. Great home for the young family. Located well to Boone, Wilkes and The Jeffersons. Home currently under construction, expected completion date October 2005. $215,000. #975. FIRST TIME ADVERTISED! - Beaver Creek/Baldwin area. Very nice 3BR/IBA brick ranch style home w/2.2 acres for only $169,500 Large den w/fircplace, 2 car detached garage and fish pond. Home is secluded with lots of rhododendron & hardwoods, stream and more! Adjoins Ray Farms! J150105. HOME IN LAUREL MOUNTAIN - Wonderful long range layered views from deck and gazebo. Paved drive. Lots of storage. This 3BR/2BA home is located in quiet com­ munity and is close to Todd and Boone. $260,000. J150086. WILKES COUNTY - Great contemporary located on 27.14 ac. at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3BR/3BA, 2 FP. 2 car attached garage. & concrete drive. Located off highway for privacy, long mountain views and a 28 x 40 storage & equipment build­ ing. Home is immaculate throughout. $362,000. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Roby Poe Road (336) 982-6020 Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced #974. FIRST TIME ADVERTISED! Creston area. Charming 2BR/2BA mobile home with new additions in immaculate condition for only $74,900. Large LR. all new appliances, monitor heal, spring water. 2+ acres which borders 2 streams Very pri­ vate! A Greal Summer or Beginner Home!! #911. ONE OF ASHE COUNTY'S BEST BUYS! Only a few minutes out of Jefferson. Nice 4BR/1.5BA brick & frame home w/complcte 1BR/1BA apartment on basement level. Enclosed pool & more! Only $135,000 significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%. no PMI 1 1 loan available to average households. Closing costs arc the same as a loan without a government guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS jjT~i HERE ON FRIDAYS! "w 2 Columns x 3 Inches ONLY *20.69 Call or come by and see i&T Sandra about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 mm Minimum One Month Commitment jr real estate or related businesses .on Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run #943. CLAY BANK ROAD Solid 2BR/IBA furnished home, new well, bold stream in back, paved mad frontage, cov­ ered porch and deck. $64,900. #905. WEST JEFFERSON AREA! Solid 2BR/IBA home. deck, covered porch, excellent location. 3+/- acres. Reduced to $49,900 LOTS•ACREAGE #967. NEW LISTING • Beautiful singlcwide in immaculate condition for only $41,900. 2BR/2BA, private 1+ acre tract with fantastic views of the "Peak" Basically furnished. SEE THIS!! #947. 20+ ACRES - with long paved road frontage $137,900. Lots of cleared rolling prop­ erty. high ridges with excellent views, numerous building sites. SEE THIS!! #881. JUST OUT OF LANSING - Charming 7.73 acre horse farm for only $179,900. Beautiful 100 year old farm house with 10' ceilings. 5BR/1BA. formal dining room and fireplace. Large horse barn, stream and more! #918. STAGGS CREEK AREA - Charming 3BR/2BA DW in excellent condition. Private country setting with pastoral views, brick foundation, wrap-around deck, paved drive and much more' $79,900. #946. BIG SPRINGS AREA - Beautiful all wooded 22+ acre parcel with large trout pond $147,900. Ultimate seclusion among the mature hardwoods and numerous hldg. sites More land available! #936. CRUMPI.ER - 2 side by side lots with paved mad frontage and stream through property. Private well on property. Reduced to $25,000. This Is only a lew of our select listings. Call our office for a complete list of homes, farms, acreage & river front parcels. Website: www.ncmtnrealty.com email: bnnttrealtyWskybestcom JI31516. EXQUISITE VIEWS- from this Kuhn's Brothers log home. 3 BR home offers large windows to allow the breathtaking views to be the focal point of this perfectly maintained log home. FP. exposed beams, vaulted ceilings & lots more! $340,000. Land Listings: J150082. BIG FLATTS CHURCH ROAD - New Cape Cod style home on 0.70 acres in small subdivision. Home features 3BR/2.5BA, Master BR Suite on main level, walk-in closets, deck and covered porch. Located well to Boone. Wilkes and The Jeffersons. Home currently under construction, expected completion date October 2005. $203,500. J131190. UNRESTRICTED TRA(T IN EAST JEFFERSON - Total 18 acres with mature white pines. Pastoral view and creek on property. Rough access from Burgess Road. $119,900. J131198. LARGE ACREAGE IN GRASSY CREEK - This 21+/ .teres ranges from level to steep. Would make a nice tree farm and, also, has nice ridges for vaca­ tion home with great mountain views. $199,500. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE USTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21 hcritagcrcalty.com Win RI:\T WHE\ VOL CAN 0\W VOIR HOME? | Main Street s Discount You can own a brand new spacious three bedroom custom-built home with 2 baths, covered porch, sundeck, custom-built cabinets, heat pump, vinyl siding, full basement and morel! No Down Payment Applicants Price includes: grading, septic tank, driveway, landscaping, permits, inspections and fees. Only $95,000. 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Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified @ jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick . them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, tlnancial status or national origin includes children un-' der the age of 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women A people securing custody of chll dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-tree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found 1 lost male Husky. Lost from Buffalo area. Both eyes blue, about 5 months old. white spot behind the neck, wears a red collar. White and dark brownish hair all over. Reward offer. Call 384-3211 or 982-4512 FOUND!!! Near West Jefferson Elementary School. Male Chihuahua mix. About 5 lbs, no collar. Very friendly. Elderly dog. Contact Jan® 246-2552 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 LOST Walker Coonhound White, tan & brown on Rugby Rd in Mouth of Wilson, Va. On or about Aug. 13, goes by the name of White Top. 276-768-7824 Missing: German Shepherd, 10 months old young pup.Black & white in color. Broke it's collar, no collar.982-3851 100-General Services PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart Will babysit in my Warrensville home. Experience with infants and older. Full or part time. References available. Call Ann 384-2343 140-Help Wanted Applications are now being accepted for managerial position at Appalachian Home Care. LLC. Ashe Coun­ ty office. HS diploma and a minimum of one year of supervisory ex­ perience required; AS or BA/BS in human services field and home care supervision experience preferred. Excellent communica­ tion and interpersonal skills are a must. Com­ petitive pay and benefit package. Please call (800) 790-7483 for more info. Clean-up Laborer Temp. Will be cleaning up storm damage from hurricanes. Must be unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks and actively seeking employment. Apply at JobLink with Generic Application. CLINICAL COUNSELOR (Position 743-40-TBA3) Open until filled. Full time Local Management Entity position with New River Behavioral Healthcare. Work based in Wilkes County. Duties include access screening & tri­ age functions along with assessments, will provide back up after-hours emergency services on rotation as needed. Responsible for monitoring daytime emergency services. Work hours: flexible/as needed. Minimum requirements: Master's degree in Human Services such as Counseling. Social Work of Psychology and be licensed or eligible to be licensed. Experience in MH, SA and DD preferred. Salary grade (68-72)/Typical-hiring range: $34,320$47,244. Submit state application and college transcript(s) to: Wilkes Employment Security Commission, 320 Wilkesboro Ave., Midtown Plaza, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE. Entry Level Positions: Commercial Judgment Assistant & Web Page Design & Maintenance Fax Resume: MBS Financial 336-217-8155 HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR I (Position #743-401605) Open until filled. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), work base Ashe County. Duties: Position will work as part of a clinical team providing assertive communitybasdd case manage­ ment with adults who are high risk for multiple hospitaliza­ tions, history of medication and treat­ ment noncompliance, and substance abuse. Usual working hours are 8 a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Friday, but job will required evening and weekend hours as needed Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field and two years experi­ ence in the techniques of counseling/therapy, case management, or group work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary grade (66)/Typica! hiring range: $31,332$35,868. Submit state application and copy of college transcrlpt(s) to: Ashe County Employment Security Commission, 626 Ashe Central School Rd., Unit 5, Jefferson NC 28640. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 140-Help Wanted HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR I (Position 743-40-1613) Open until filled. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Watauga County. Duties include case management of a wide range of populations, child and adult with substance abuse, mental illness, and or developmental disabilities who are participating in the Family Solution Program. Work hours: Flexible with some evening work. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in a human service field and two years of related counseling/ther­ apy, case management or group work experience, one of which must have been supervised by a QMHP. Prefer a Master's degree in a related human services field and one year experience working with emotionally disturbed youth. Salary grade (66)/ Typicalhiring range: $31,332$35,868. Submit state application and college transcrlpt(s) to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone NC 28607. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR II (Position 743-40-3229) Open until filled. Full time Service Provision position with New River Behavioral HealthCare. Work based in Watauga County. Duties include in-home family interventions, delivery of evening family programs, individual, group and family therapy, case management, active community involvement, expected travel and be a team member. Typical work hours: Flexible, at least 2 evenings expected. Minimum requirements: Master's degree in Human Services field and two years experience or equivalent. Salary grade (68)/ Typicalhiring range: $34,320$39,288. Submit state application and college transcript(s) to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd.; Boone, NC 28607. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE LICENSED PLUMBER or someone close to trying for license, immediate employment available in Sparta area. Call 336-363-2160 to apply in person. Margate Health and Rehab Center located in the beautiful mountains of Jefferson, is currently looking for the right nurses to fill our open RN/LPN charge nurse positions. New graduates wel­ come! Margate is offering competitive pay rates, great benefits, flexible 8 hour scheduling, a great team work envi­ ronment, and the ability to grown within. If you are a team player and have a love in your heart for our growing elderly population, please stop by and fill out an application. 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-5581 We are also accept­ ing applications for Part Time and PRN positions. SALES/SERVICE Perform a variety of duties designed to receive and initiate phone calls from customers and field representatives relative to quotes, delivery, pricing, quality issues and the processing of RMA's for all locations. High School education and equivalent to 2 years college. Three to five year's experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of office procedures including operation of various equipment such as personal computer and computer software requiring some advanced skill knowledge. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and strong Internet knowledge. Knowledge of SOL is a plus. Send resume to Human Resources Dept. P.O. Box 1860, Boone, NC 28607. EEOE. 140-Help Wanted Medical Records Assistant II (Position 743-04-0576) Ad closes 9/13/05. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare, Watauga Outpatient Mental Health Center working in Medical Records Unit. Typical work hours 8-5, Mon.-Fri. Primary duties include transcription, opening and closing of records, filing and other duties related to the maintenance of medical records. Requires a high school diploma and one year experience as an office assistant; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Medical Records experience with the ability to type at least 50 wpm preferred. Salary grade/range (57) $21,216-$24,132. Sub­ mit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd., Boone, NC 28607. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE. Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! WANTTO BE CREATIVE? Know how to use a computer? Like to design? The Jefferson Post is looking for you! Must be PC literate. Knowledge of publishing program and Photoshop a plus! Apply in person at the Jefferson Post at 203 S. Second Avenue in West Jefferson. (Located next door to Hart Power Equipment on the backstreet) No phone calls please. Experienced Carpenters needed- Apply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson Seeking experience tax preparer with strong customer service skills. Call Liberty Tax Service in Jefferson. 336-246-2021 Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted Position Available 31, West Jefferson NC 28694 Major Responsibilities: Provide clerical support for staff and policy board; monitor and maintain file structure to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and validity of documentation; use desktop publishing and photo software skills to layout newsletters and other public information materials Minimum Education/Work Experience: Associ­ ate degree in related field and at least two years verifiable work experience in professional office performing tasks that include clerical support, data analysis, and pub­ lication layout and production or similar skills. Additional experience strongly preferred. In excep­ tional circumstances, other combination of education and experience may be considered. Professional references required. Skill Requirements: Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, comput­ er file management, designing basic forms. Others will not be considered. Working knowledge of govt. Regulations a strong plus. Strong organizational, basic research, and prioritizing skills re­ quired. Must be able to work independently. Salary commensurate with skill level. To Apply: Submit all of the following: (1) personal resume; (2) completed High Country Council of Governments application including computer addendum; (3) at least one professional reference letter. Applications ac­ cepted until position is filled; however, appli­ cants are encouraged to apply promptly to: Personnel Office High Country Council of Governments 719-A Greenway Rd PO Box 1820 Boone, NC 28607 The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time (16-20 hours per week) marketing specialist. Duties involve development and im­ plementation of longterm marketing plan to include in-house publications, co­ operative advertising opportunities, maintenance of calender of events and the development of promotional opportunities for the Chamber and its membership. This individual will work with Chamber Committees and staff in these duties. Please submit resume to: Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale For Sale Lawn MowerZero turn, 50 inch cut. Craftsman, like new-6 hrs. $1,000 off. 336902-3667 235-Christmas Trees 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 FOR SALE: Fraiser Fir Christmas Trees. 1600:7-8 foot 75: 8-9 foot. Edward Hartzog 336-977-6705 336-877-5158 Hartzog Farms cdhartzog® skybest.com 250-Furniture For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring. Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed. and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 3 FAMILY YARD SALE. SAT. SEPT 3 7-2 LOCATION Take Hwy 163,1 1/4 mile from red light® 221. Ferguson rd. on Left. Second brick house on left. Clean Out Basement Sale Sat. 9/3 8-5 9/5 8-5. No early Birds, Please. Small tramelin, trash compactor, kerosene heaters, computer, ladies clothes. Christmas decorations, toys, large floral picture, tools, twin beds, golf clubs, speakers, much more. LOCATION Sam & Peggy Halsey 307 Don Walters Rd, Jefferson NC 28640. YARD SALE FRI.9/2 & SAT. 9/3 8AM-2PM Large variety of Items. More will be added for Sat. LOCATION Turn at McDonalds to Beaver Creek School Road & go 3 miles. Turn on LeChemain Drive. Full Time with Benefits 7pm to 7am shift • Shift Differential **SIGNING BONUS** Equal Opportunity Employer COMMUNITY YARD SALE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR FRI-SAT. SEPT 2-3 8AM-2PM If rains, following weekend Basketball shooter for kids, boys Nike clothes, women's clothes, glassware, tools, fishing poles. CD, weed eater, and many other items. LOCATION 1 miles up Claybank Rd. Smethport Community above Quarry office. ESTATE YARD SALE SAT. SEPT. 3rd SAM (rain or shine) Dishes, cooking pots, kitchen gadgets, baking pans, Tupperware, decorative accessories, pictures, craft materials, fabric, furniture, wheel­ chairs, electric scooter, books, candles, linens. Too many items to list. Priced to sell. No early birds, please! Information day of sale 246-8109 Pre-sale info e-mail: dsfraf@charter.net LOCATION 174 Sunnyside Park,Jefferson. (1st house on right) HUGE GARAGE SALE Labor Day, Sept. 5 (Mon.) 7 A.M. (rain or shine) La-Z-Boy recliner, old butler's table, bicycles, books, videos, small desk, knick-knacks, dishes, toys, little girls' clothes, boys' clothes 8-12, ladie's clothes, encyclopedias, Bibles, Jesus art prints, and lots of old junk. LOCATION 608 North Main St.Jefferson NC (Old Hwy 16 on the right going from Jefferson toward Ashe Park) —YARD SALE MS. 300Miscellaneous 260-Garage/Yard Sales Sports Card Collection: Yard Sale 9/9 9 AM until all is sold. 1,000+Baseball. Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Furniture, Lumber yard supplies such as caulk, premium paint brush's, large wood letters, garden supplies, etc., 2 door refrigerator. LOCATION At 363 W. Woodland Trails Road- Lansing off Deep Ford. Will have direction signs out or call 336-384-3005 for directions Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 YARD SALE SAT. SEPT. 3rd 8AM-UNTIL 310-Musical Sm. Furniture, women's fall clothing, some new, Boy's clothing size 6/7, toys, whatnots, Baby boy's, fall clothing up to 18 months. Power wheel ride on toys. To much to mention. K3UM? 800-745-3950 LOCATION 270 Wade E Vannoy Drive. 4th House on Right behind O'Reil­ ly Auto Parts. Home of Barry & Sheila Richardson 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. Puppies to Give Away Part Beagle, Mostly Mutt. Very, Very Cute! 982-6198 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE 300Miscellaneous Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs; Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 8AM-2PM WEATHER PERMITTING LOCATION 644 Beaver Dr., West Jefferson, NC JMJ We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING SAT. SEPT. 3 Lots of Misc. Items ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB OPENING • REGISTERED NORSE Call 336-372-3226 www.amhsparta.org 260-Garage/Yard Sales Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 • Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER??? HOME BUYER EDUCATION TRAINING September 13, 2005 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Holiday Inn Express Boone, NC Don't miss this opportunity to determine: • Are you ready for homeownership? • What size mortgage can you afford? • How can you improve your credit rating? • How do you navigate the purchase process from start to finish? Also, you will learn about special programs and mortgage products available only to first-time homebuyers. Sponsored by Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. Call (828) 264-6683 for more information or to register. Attendance is free, but limited. Food provided. Registration deadline September 9. | | •! OPPonruwT? Do you like to work on computers? Looking for a job where you use your creative skills? The Jefferson Post is looking for a part-time Graphic Designer! Must have excellent PC skills and would be helpful to have experience with Photoshop and In Design (or publisher program) Come by today to apply in person... (No phone calls please) 203 S. Second Avenue West Jef ferson, NC (beside Hart Power on the backstreet) Rake in the Savings with this Fall Classified Special! 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of September 2005 ONLY W Normally $41.92 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback 39K miles, Excellent Condition Loaded: Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Seats, 4x4, Rear Air, 3rd Seat, etc. Only $23,900 Call 336-982-2575 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1989 Ford F-150 Runs 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment West Jefferson Area. Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, ref., stove, ht. pump. Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location for office space. 877-4335 or 982-2408 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments. 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. Horton Quality Construction Featuring 2x4 16" on center interior walls!! Oak cabinets, dishwasher, 1 piece fiberglass tubs! 2006 Model!! Pick your own colors. $46,900.00 Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First In Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Stop Paying Rent, FHA LOANS: OWN Good Credit, Bad Credit. No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 Blue Ridge Subdivision- Private lot, Cul-de-sac with views, level build, $8,000. Hwy 163/ to subdivision/ to Dogwood Drive/ Look for sign. 1-800-232-7172 Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Priced to Sell-Owner Retiring 7 Bay Garage with Large Store Room 5800 sq. ft. Many extras-must see. 8 min. from Boone. Main road $200,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 WEEKLY PAYMENT. Commercial space(s) BATH...DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 SPENCER A. SMITH Attorney at Law P.O. Box 835 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel. 1-800-760-7161 day of Notice To Creditors Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the estate of Virginia Ruth Taylor Weaver deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of James Herman Patrick Executor for the Estate of Granville D. Patrick. STORE BUILDING 5400 sq. ft. Good location, 8 min. from Boone. Must sell, priced right. $175,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 14X72 3 BEDROOM, 2 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Granville D. Patrick, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 3884 Little Laurel Rd, Creston, NC 28615 on or before the 14th day of November, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th August, 2005. in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roil up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is for recovery of money owed for medical goods and services rendered by the Plaintiff, Ashe Memorial Hospital. You are hereby re­ quired to make defense to such pleading within forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 15th day of August, 2005. 1195-Legals Mobiles/Modulars 1195-Legals immediate payment. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Plaintiff James Terrell Austin (04 CVD 546) Lojos • Basmessims family owned and operated! Brochures • Camera Ready Ads Hiftork Downtown Wot JclTrr.au NC 3J6-846-9069 • 10 S. JelFwwn Ar*. Mn 7h>i 10 6'Fnlfl-7*xm l-S 336.384.4352 • lt<k|>airs 336-977-2112* 336-384-4352 HIGH COUNTRY P R Y W A II HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED RENTALS Tents Tables Chairs Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners Cotton Candy Sno-Cone Air Walks 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above en­ titled action. The nature of relief being sought is for recovery of money owed for medical goods and services rendered by the Plaintiff, Avery Health Care System, Inc. You are hereby required to make de­ fense to such pleading within forty (40) days from the first publica­ tion of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 12th day of August, 2005. SPENCER A. SMITH Attorney at Law P.O. Box 835 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel. 1-800-760-7161 Call to Find out About our Fall Classified Special, Business Directory & other Offers we provide. 846-7164 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed the 29th day of March, 2005, in the above entitled civil action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Compensatory damag­ es for Robert Wayne Roark for personal injury resulting from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30, 2000, on Highway 221-B in Jefferson, North Carolina. Compensatory damag­ es for Cheryl Sexton Roark for personal injury resulting from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30, 2000, on Highway 221 -B in Jefferson, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 12th day of Octo­ ber, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice, or from the date the Complaint is required to be filed, whichever is later; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 16th day of August, 2005. KILBY & HURLEY By: John T. Kilby Post Office Box 24 West Jefferson. NC 28694 (336)246-3144 Attorney tor the Plaintiff Specializing Drywall • Framing • Finishing Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640^ A5HECOUNTY ROOFING • licensed in \orthMna&tt •Ml roofing of all kinds • Insured ill M (.uaranleed K COUNTRY QUALITY WORKJU REASONABLE PRICES BUSINESS SERVICES • 336-384-3033 MONUMENTS! 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The Coans established an on-going edu­ cation program directed at new residences, developers, contractors, and real estate agents - informing them of the need to space the power lines farther apart or to just and nature, There will Former residents of Cher­ only be apry Tree Farm in Creston, N.C. proximately Steve and Vicki Coan, decid­ 11 homes on ed to move to Costa Rica in 13.5 acres of the late 1990s. Daughter Jes­ the 50 pro­ sica was still in high school jected for and would have no part of residential it until, at the very earliest, d e v e l o p ­ The 'view' from one of the homesite she graduated and was off ment. The properties in the SIBU sanctuary. to college. So, in 2000, Jes­ remainder sica graduated, went off to will be set aside for to protect our jungle friends. the University of Florida in conservation with a Solar technology will also be Gainesville to study pre-vet major portion of the incorporated. All homes and jungalows, medicine and her parents, northern boundary each located on 1.24 acres, will being developed as Steve and Vicki, "jumped ship" - got lost in the jungles "SIBU Sanctuary" - have universal architecture the "step-down release and will be sold complete and of Costa Rica. This is a sum­ finished - most mary of their adventure. with custom After several years and Artist rendering of "jungalow" an "jungle" swim­ over a half dozen "explor­ eco-sensitive, residential jungle environment blur­ ming pools. atory trips" to Costa Rica, SIBU is also ring the boundaries between man and nature. Steve and Vicki picked up a offering only couple of young hitch hikers the U.S., Canada, Europe, orphaned or injured animals three build­ on the Guanacaste Peninsu­ Central America and as far of the jungle, protect them, ing sites with­ la. Upon asking where they away as Australia. Vicki, af­ nurture them and bring them out homes. The were headed, the hitch hikers ter leaving her acupuncture back to good health. purchasers will This worked for several said, "Nosara". have the op­ years but it was rough on As they had tion of picking the couple with a daughter never heard one of SIBU's away in college, you know Orphaned and hand raised of Nosara, unique designs - the "empty nest syndrome" by Vicki Coan, 'Zoe' was Steve and and leaving the and Steve on the road all the returned to the jungle to Vicki seized building to the time So how could they the opportu­ live a normal 'monkey' life! Zoe with her new infant Coans. make "paradise" even BET­ nity and said, SIBU is a per­ TER! "We'll take bury them underground. Un­ c e n ­ fect location for those seeking For over 3 years, Steve fortunately, the later is 20 ter" for monkeys and other or­ you there!" and Vicki kept an eye out for times more expensive. Half a day phaned and injured animals a quiet retreat with nature, property that later includ­ needing the protection neces­ yet minutes from all the ame­ was on the ing about one sary for re-integration into nities one would need includ­ outskirts of hour down a the wild. A percentage of the ing minutes from the best Nosara. Prop­ dusty, twisty, purchase price of SIBU lots surf! Steve and Vicki will also erty that was gravel road and houses will be donated to big enough to nowhere, "SIBU Sanctuary" which is in be living in SIBU. After all, to establish they arrived the process of getting U.S. tax it's designed for what they want most in a jungle hide­ the next step at what Steve deductible donation status. and Vicki now One of the local native "crooners' in the Refu­ SIBU will be a gated devel­ away. They're just offering gio Animales call home. opment with a limited num­ their concept of paradise to Nosara. Nosara sits adjacent to a 7 business, held down the fort de ber of hilltop Pacific Ocean other like-minded people. If kilometer, crescent shaped and got involved with helping You see, once view homes and several "jun- you're interested, give them a beach that enjoys the status the animals around Nosara. Vicki and her galows" nestled in the canopy call at: 011 (506) 682.0177 or had of a Nature Preserve, mean­ She co-founded the "Refu- partner below. Plans include a tennis email them at: scoan@racsa. nurtured ing no develop­ court with adjacent ranchito co.cr They'd like to have you the jungle ment within 500 for outdoor gatherings and as a neighbor! And if hot weather, jungles f r ie n d 8 meters from high cook-outs as well as walking back to New neighbor? SIBU sanctuary trails through the jungle. All and warm surf is not your tide - yes - all good health, puts you in the 'thick' of the jungle. utilities will be underground thing, but saving animals IS, pristine. And, there was some of the best to preserve Sibu's natural you can still donate to their nowhere to reintroduce and most consis­ So now, after years of surroundings and continue non-profit SIBU Sanctuary! them back into the wild searching, the Coans have tent surfing the where they would be away bought 50 pristine acres of country has to from the dangers of cars, rolling hills about a mile from offer with water dogs and those terrible, the beaches of Playa Nosara , temps. Averag­ terrible power lines! So far, between the Rio Montana and ing 83 degrees • over 70 monkeys have been the Rio Nosara. Steve has re­ year'round! Cute electrocuted on the power tired from the airshow busi­ homes and bou­ Raising young is 3 danger- lines....and none....have ness and is home with Vicki tique hotels are many power survived more than 5 days. full time. They are develop­ nestled in the ous job due to the dense jungle, af­ lines and risk of electrocution. Sometiraes * 8eems as if ing SIBU - a jungle habitat nionthslold the Coans are running a for humanity- an exclusive fording a visual barrier for privacy. There's a gio Animales de Nosara" - a hospice instead of a care giv- eco-sensitive, residential French pastry shop, German non-profit center whose mis- ing center, jungle environment-blurring With Nosara having been the boundaries between man bakery, and the very best sion statement was to take in foods of all nationalities only a moment's drive away. And, Nosara enjoys a full time doctor, 2 hardware stores, 2 grocery stores, a pharmacy, post office, police station and a paved airport with twice daily scheduled flights only 40 minutes to the capital of San Jose! Plus, there's the International Yoga Center Zfmohthslolci and the OMEGA Institute in development nearby, too! All the amenities yet WAY removed.... All is very laid back Tranquillo •Mai eJLa bjmixj , „ But let's talk about what 2 months olil lured the Coans to Costa Rica 'fc-. i.*W* ' in the first place. After living on a sailboat for years, Steve We went to extremes to make our site easy iKemalenBpTmix met his wife to be, Vicki, *— to use. Online tools for you include: teaching school in St. Croix, Kimonttisloldl USVI. They literally "sailed •HMHMS Pay and apply for services online into the sunset" together. Many years later, they knew • Home Energy Calculator - calculate most of the Caribbean is­ your energy use lands and as Steve puts it, Male Lab''mix — / • Residential Energy Systems - find "We knew all the places we DIDNT want to live". ways to make your home energy Costa Rica has been called efficient the "Little Switzerland of • Kids Korner - explore Central America". It's about different types of energy the size of West Virginia and has enjoyed a democracy and learn about since the late 1940's and a energy safety stable economy It's a beauti­ ful, unique country with areas having the most diverse flora and fauna found anywhere neAVi in the world! The people are kind hearted and genuine. As lovers of nature, Steve Come on out to visit today and take and Vicki knew Costa was mlmctrlc mombmrtthlp corp. "it" - they just had to find the pick of many different breeds and a A member-owned cooperative "where". And now that the "where" was Nosara, it was Members talk. We listen. Visit www.BlueRidgeEMC.com. "now what"? Steve was an airshow pi­ Check out the new look and see why Membership Matters. lot, flying airshows all across Extreme New Look New Features User Friendly BlueRidgeEMC.com More than just a pretty face. 'J Tl m BLUERfDGE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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The trail that began at Greenfield Campground in West Jefferson Tuesday eve­ ning led through three states before authorities arrested Steven Douglas Cochran, 43, on Thursday at a rest stop on 1-40 near Benson, N.C., east of Raleigh. According to authorities, Cochran was known as a hard worker and loyal husband to his ill wife. A 17-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he worked in the construction trades until losing his job in June of this year. At that point, police say, he began to borrow money from friends and family. Last week, if the allegations facing him prove Photo courtesy of WJPD The body of Lee Schilling was found in Virginia last Wednesday. true, something went ter­ ribly wrong. Early in the week, a 2000 Honda Accord was stolen in Johnston County, where Cochran lived. Au­ thorities there allege Co­ chran stole it. At 9 p.m. Tuesday eve­ ning, Schilling, a seasonal resident who worked at The Quilt Gathering in West Jefferson, placed a call to the owners of a camper next to hers at Greenfield. They had wanted her to let them know, they told police, if Law enforcement authorities trailed Steven Douglas Cochran across three states before arresting late on Sept. 1. Here is how that manhunt went: 1. Johnston County; Cochran allegedly steals a 2000 Honda Accord. 2. West Jefferson: Lee Schilling is re­ ported missing Wednesday, after phoning friends Tuesday night and saying Cochran is at an adjoining camper at Greenfield. 3.Grayson County Schilling's body is found just over the Virginia line Wednes­ day evening, and is identified the next morning. 4.Hico, WV: Schilling's credit card is used to purchase gas Wednesday. 5.Winchester, Va.: Schilling's credit card is found on top of a phone booth. 6.Johnston County: Police find the missing Honda Accord Thursday. T.Benson, NC: Cochran is arrested at a rest stop on 1-40 at about 10 p.m. Thurs- County rallies to help Katrina by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Church members and other volunteers from throughout the Ashe community gath­ ered in the Wal-Mart parking lot this weekend to collect and transport truckloads of much needed items to hurricane survivors on the Gulf Coast. By Sunday evening, two tractor trailers had left Ashe County loaded with supplies and headed for Alexandria, LA, a central distribution site for disaster relief. More is ex­ pected to be sent this week. "We met Wednesday night, and 1 told the congregation we needed to do something," said Rev. David Grinnell, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. "I was overwhelmed with the response. We had a team of 20 volunteer on the spot, they took the plan and ran with it from there." Soon, other churches were involved, and the Ashe Coun­ ty Disaster Relief Team was formed in coordination with the Ashe Baptist Association along with non-denomination­ al efforts. The group is work­ ing with Samaritan's Purse, American Red Cross, North America Mission Board, and Baptist Men of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor Grinnell said the relief team, led by Diane Dix­ on, got the lot secured from Wal-Mart and word went out over the radio. All weekend, people were coming from ev­ erywhere donating items and cash. People were going into Wal-Mart, purchasing bug­ gies full of items, and push­ ing them straight out to the waiting trucks. One lady pur­ chased 56 cases of bottled wa­ ter. One truck left for the gulf with nothing but water. An­ other headed there with wa­ ter and miscellaneous items, and a third truck was being filled up this weekend. There was a special mo­ ment on Sunday morning when the congregation of Friendship Baptist Church realized the power of prayer. As Pastor Grinnell told it, the company of Clark and Post photo by Jim Thompson Reavis (Clark Reavis and Members of Friendship Baptist Church spent most of their weekend in the Wal-Mart parking James Reavis) independent trucking donated their trucks, lot, helping collect, organize and send relief items to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Cochran, a friend, came by their unit. They had decided not to let him use the camp­ er unless they were present, and so they wanted Schilling to keep an eye out from him. The message would be the last time anyone would hear from the woman. At 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, a man authorities say was Cochran purchased gasoline at Murphy Oil Co. in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Schilling's credit card was used. The attendant on duty did not recall seeing anyone with the man. The staff at Bantam Chef noticed when Lee Schilling did not stop by for breakfast Wednesday. She was a "regu­ lar." When she also failed to show up for work, and no one could contact her, a missing person report was filed and an investigation began. See Murder, page 5 unveis aim Linie to taxe tne collected items to Louisiana. James and Helemarie Reavis are members of the church. On Sunday, Helemarie re­ ceived a cell phone call from James and their son, who were driving one of the trucks to the gulf. James said they were nearly out of gas and couldn't find any available. The congregation started praying. During the pastor's reading of scripture, Helema­ rie got another call. She went out to take it, and returned to the sanctuary saying, "They found gas!" The congregation erupted into cheers. "It, was a wonderful re sponse from the Lord," said Grinnell. Those working the lot on Sunday afternoon were so grateful for all the donations and support from the commu­ nity. On Monday, Dixon said the effort has increased to in­ clude all the county's denomi­ nations and non-church mem­ bers as well. Items are still being collected at Wal-Mart, but a distribution center will See Katrina, page 5 A.S.H.E. dedicates 'Monica's Haven' by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor It was an emotional gath­ ering last Thursday evening at Ashe Arts Center for the dedication of Monica's Haven, the shelter for victims of do­ mestic violence. Sponsored by ASHE A Safe Home for Everyone, Monica's Haven is named for Monica Martin, murdered in 2003 by her estranged boyfriend who then turned the gun on himself, all in front of their two children. The shelter is a place that will hopefully help prevent such violence in the lives of others. Representatives of ASHE and members of Monica's family spoke about the shel­ ter as artists Bessie Clay and Stephen Shoemaker unveiled pictures they had created. Clay painted a beautiful sign for the shelter with "Monica's Haven" in greens and yellows intertwined in vines with a large butterfly. She also painted a mural in the chil­ dren's room of the shelter. Shoemaker took pictures he had been given of Monica and her children and drew them together in one setting, Contact Us ' mail: Terson Post ). Box 808 Jefferson, NC 28694 phone or fax: . 336-846-7164 «336-846-7165 e-mail: •rertising@jeffersonpost.com ;ulation@jeffersonpost.com ssified@jeffersonpost.com torial@jeffersonpost.com Post photo by Linda Burchette West Jefferson artist Stephen Shoemaker, left, last Thursday unveiled a drawing he had made of Monica Martin and her two children. Martin was murdered in 2003 by her estranged boyfriend. The ASHE shelter was named Monica's Haven in her memory. Her family: mother, Cindy Eller, stepfather Billy Eller, and children Aaron and Mariah Martin; were present for a dedication of the shelter at Ashe Arts Center. Author to speak, sign at library Market hunter, frontier guide, wilderness scout, master woodsman, expert marksman, Indian fighter, militia leader, surveyor, land speculator, judge, sheriff, coroner, elected legis­ lator, merchant, tavern keeper, prisoner of war, Spanish syndic, husband, father—Daniel Boone led one of the fullest and most eventful lives in American history. Boone's travels are chronicled in Randell Jones's book In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone. including special features to show hands of support. He did this for Monica's mother, Cindy Eller, who didn't have a picture of her daughter and grandchildren together. The family shed tears of gratitude over the sign and drawing, clustering together to view them as the children cried "Mommy!" and reached out to touch their mother's face. Prior to the unveiling, Deb­ bie Richardson, technical suplyart coordinator with ASHE, led the children outside as Eller described the events of Monica's relationship with her estranged boyfriend and death. Many of the more than 70 people gathered were left in tears as she related the police account of the murder and the family's reaction. "It's been over two years and the nightmare never ends," Eller said, adding that when the children hear the word "Mommy" they think of their mother lying dead in her bed in a pool of blood and when they hear the word "Daddy" they think of their father with a gun and ly­ ing on the floor dead with Jones will sign books and tell stories from the life of Daniel Boone on Wednesday, September 14, at 3 p.m. in the Ashe County Public Library meeting room. This presentation is appropriate for all ages. Go on a frontier adventure to discover the true story of America's pioneer hero, Daniel Boone. You'll hear some of the stories that made Boone famous and some of the ones that are little known as well. You'll hear about a few of the 85 sites spread across 11 states where the events of Daniel Boone's 86-year-long life are no eyes. They are taunted by other children at school, and can't get the sound of gun­ shots out of their heads. In a voice choked with tears, Eller related that the children have said they can't wait to die so they can see their mommy again. "This is the aftermath of domestic violence," she said. "This is the damage it leaves." Stacy Grubb, case manag­ er with ASHE, described the beginnings of ASHE and how the organization has helped hundreds of families since it was established in 1999. It all began in 1998 when a former West Jefferson police chief attended a meeting of the Interagency Council to talk about the growing prob­ lem of domestic violence in the community. A task force was created and grew into ASHE, which has partnered with many other agencies throughout the region to help stop domestic violence and protect its victims. The shel­ ter was purchased in Febru­ ary of 2003, but before the facility could be renovated. See Monica, page 5 commemorated—places you can visit and see for yourself. "I am so excited about this program!" said Ashe County Librarian Jim McQueen. "Daniel Boone was my childhood hero, and I can't wait to hear stories about him told by Randell Jones, a real expert and an engaging speaker." For more information about the book In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone, visit www.danielboonefootsteps.com. For more information about Jones's appearance in Ashe County, call the library at 846-2041, or visit www.arlibrary.org. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES William "Bill" Surber Goodman Bluff City, TN November 7, 1936 August 27, 2005 William "Bill" Surber Goodman, age 68, of Bluff City, TN passed away Sat­ urday, August 27, 2005 at Greystone Health Care Cen­ ter in Blountville, TN after an extended illness. He was born November 7, 1936 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He retired from Smokey Mountain Freightliner of Kingsport in 2000. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Goodman was preced­ ed in death by his parents, Cinda Kate Surber Goodman and Amos Letcher Goodman, both of Ashe County, NC and one brother, Blan Goodman, of Bluff City, TN. He is survived by one Allen Worth August 6, 1922 August 17, 2005 Allen Worth, age 83, died August 17, 2005 at his home. He was born in Jefferson on August 6, 1922, and was the son of the late Walter Haywood Worth and Maude Allen Worth. Mr. Worth graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Davidson College, Emory and Henry College, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina Law School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was employed by Maryland Casualty Company in Charlotte, NC prior to becoming an associate in the law practice of the late W. B. Austin in Jefferson, NC and later a partner in the firm of Austin and Worth. Following Mr. Austin's death, he practiced alone for several years until he entered into a partnership with Thomas S. Johnston. Upon the dissolution of this Wiimer Charles Bare West Jefferson December 4, 1917 September 3, 2005 Mr. Wiimer Charles Bare, 87, of West Jefferson died Saturday morning at the Ashe Living Center (Margate). Mr. Bare was born December 4, 1917 in the Obids community to Thomas J. and Minnie Liddle Bare. Mr. Bare was a veteran of WWII and a participant at the Normandy Invasion. He received five Bronze Service Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead, Distinguished Unit Badge, Bronze Service Star with Oak 'Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and a Purple Heart Medal. Following his military career, Mr. Bare worked as a superintendent in construction. Mr. Bare is survived by his wife: Mrs. Ruth Badger Bare of the home, one daughter: Shelia Bare Helms of Hickory, NC, one step-daughter: Jody daughter, Sharon Troxell of Glade Springs, VA, ; three sons, Richard "Dickie" Good­ man of Knoxville, TN, Wil­ liam Greg Goodman of Knox­ ville, TN and James "Robbie" Goodman of Glade Springs, VA. Also surviving are three granddaughters, four grand­ sons and many cousins in the Fleetwood community of Ashe County. Bill requested not to have a funeral and donated his body to James H. Quillen College of Medicine for research. He wanted his death to benefit other families in the future. His family received friends Tuesday, August 30, at his home in Bluff City, TN from 6:30-8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers his family requested donations be made in his honor to the American Heart and Lung Association. partnership he practiced alone until his retirement. Mr. Worth is survived by his wife, Claire Kuneman Worth; his son, Allen Frazier Worth and wife, Jenny Mathews, and stepdaughter, Caroline Heine McKenzie and husband, Andrew McKenzie. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Allen Taylor Worth and Anne Leslie Worth, and two stepgrandsons, Charles Phillip McKenzie and Benjamin Andrew McKenzie and ten nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his two brothers, Walter Allen Worth and Will Allen Worth, and his four sisters, Josephine Worth, Ruth Allen Worth, Emily W. Smith and Anne W. Barber. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to The Salvation Army, the 1904 Courthouse Preservation Committee, the American Civil Liberties Union or a charitable organization of the donor's choice. Services were held at Jefferson Cemetery on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 3 p.m. Fisch of West Jefferson, three brothers: Paul Bare, Weldon Bare, and Wade Bare all of West Jefferson, one sister: Grace Crawford of North Wilkesboro. Two grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning, September 5, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jack Miller and Elder Floyd South. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family requested no food or flowers and that memorials be made to Hospice of Ashe PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640 or the Alzheimers Association of NW NC PO Box 1066 Asheville, NC 28806-3419. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Maxine Perkins Barker Wilkesboro May 28, 1922 August 28, 2005 Mrs. Maxine Perkins Barker, age 83, of Cain Ridge Road in Wilkesboro, widow of Ray Reed Barker, died Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Margate Health and Rehabilitation in Jefferson. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 31 at 11:30 a.m. at ReinsSturdivant Chapel with Rev. Tim Cannon and Rev. John Elledge officiating. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Little Wilson Methodist Church Cemetery in Volney, Va. Mrs. Barker was born in Grayson County, Va. on May 28, 1922, to Fitzhugh and Eula Sebastian Perkins. She Myrtle Robbins Setzer Boone March 14, 1924 August 30, 2005 Myrtle Robbins Setzer, age 81, of 286 Perkinsville Drive in Boone, wife of the late Robert Lee Setzer, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at her home. She was born March 14, 1924, in Caldwell County, to the late John Franklin and Arlie Rosetta Bradshaw Robbins. Mrs. Setzer was a homemaker and a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Setzer Prothero, of the home; two sons, Keith Setzer and wife, Debbie and Warren Setzer and wife, Mary, all of Creston; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Cox of Lenoir and Mrs. Christine Loyd McVey Lansing August 28, 1935 August 28, 2005 Loyd McVey age 70 of Lansing, NC, died Sunday, August 28, 2005 at his residence. Mr. McVey was born in Blue Ridge, GA on August 28, 1935 to Emanuel and Gladys Thrasher McVey. He was a member at Shelter Baptist Church in Lansing, NC. The family wishes a special thanks to his cousin Roger Thrasher on Mr. McVey's behalf. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. Kenneth Howell officiated. Burial followed in the BarkerEller-McNeill Cemetery. The family received friends was a member of Little Wilson Methodist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by three sisters, Audrey Parsons, Selma Spencer and Iona Plummer. Mrs. Barker is survived by two sons, Randy Barker of Hamptonville and Danny Barker of Crumpler; one sister, GayeWynerofVienna,Va.;four grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; two sistersin-law, Grace McMilliam of Boone and Norma Miller of Covington, La. The family received friehds at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Little Wilson Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Carswell of Hickory; three brothers, Maynard Robbins and wife, Dot, of Lenoir; Carl Robbins and wife, Cecilia and John "Jay" Robbins and wife, Donna, all of Jacksonville, Fla. She is also survived by five grandchildren, four great­ grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Leslie Owne Setzer; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Smith; two brothers, Vilas Robbins and Luther Robbins and a great-granddaughter, Janie Nicole Seekins. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning September 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel in Boone, officiated by Rev. Herbert McCoy. Burial followed in Mount Lawn Cemetery in Boone. Arrangements by Hampton Funeral Service. Tuesday, August 30, 2005 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. McVey is survived by his wife, Beulah Barker McVey; two daughters, Teresa McVey and Leisa Snyder both of Lansing, NC; two brothers, Ed McVey of Jefferson, NC and Kenneth McVey of Georgia; four sisters, Louise Stanley, Peggy Floyd, and Sue Bates all of Georgia and Jean Slater of Texas. Also surviving are grandchildren, James Mitchell and Lora Catherine Snyder and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Local migrant makes donation Senor Toribio Castro, a seasonal migrant, has donated his summer cache of clothing to the victims of hurricane Katrina, through the good offices of the Friendship Baptist Church. Senor Castro whose winter home and family are in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico is working for the fourth consecutive year in the trees on the Shatley farms. The clothing, a potpourri of gifted, purchased and found, was intended for his family and friends in Poza Rica, but he was so moved by the plight of the American storm victims that he felt morally compelled to do something to help out, and having heard about the Friendship church's collection rally from a Spanish speaking neighbor and friend, he asked his friend to please carry a duffle bag of clothing to the WalMart Plaza, where it was loaded on to one of two vans along with the "tons" of clothing similarly donated by Ashe County residents and which in a few days will arrive to the suffering and needy Americanos. The gifts of grandparenting Time spent with grandparents fosters some of life's fondest memories. Whether it's learning how to make grandma's famous chicken-soup recipe or discovering the family tree with Grandpa, sharing moments withgrandparents can be priceless. Honor grandparents during a holiday designed just for them on Grandparents Day. Here are some ideas to celebrate the holiday with your family and in your community. Learn about the family's ancestral roots. Fill out a family tree, or video-tape a grandparent discussing the history of the family legacy. Get cooking in the kitchen. Grandparents can teach kids how to make a family recipe, whether it be Grandma's apple pie or Grandpa's special chicken. Share a hobby. For example, buy some clay and make something together, or go to a ballgame at a local ballpark or stadium. Encourage children to interview grandparents about their lives. Then record the stories in a journal to share with other grandchildren and the rest of the family. Grandparents and grandchildren can label old family photos together. Grandparents can share funny or memorable stories about ancestors. Grandchildren can write a song, poem or story about their grandparents. Techsawy family members can hop online to design a family Web site. Host a family reunion to celebrate grandparents and their contributions to the entire family. Hold contests like who is the oldest, who has the same birthday, etc. Play a game together. Games like checkers, chess, Monopoly or Scrabble are generational classics. Or you can try to learn a new board4 game or computer game that you can play together. Take children to visit senior citizens in a nursing home. Eat lunch with them or read them a story. Even a senior citizen with grandchildren will be happy to see the smiling face of another child. With these and other activities, grandparents learn a thing or two about the joy of grandparenting, and grandchildren and grandparents alike can explore their roots and enjoy the happiness that comes from spending time with family. Celebrate the grandeur of grandparents on Grandparents Day this weekend. jiai Life tfi xown ijou iomt auxirei lately? vl/ou ate invited to a eexiee oj claeeei entitled: Xiviny i Jitfi Rachel D. Poole Spain Rocky Mount, NC October 13, 1929 August 26, 2005 Rachel D. Poole Spain, age 75, died Friday, August 26, 2005. She was born October 13, 1929 in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of the later James Dean Poole and Alice Lucile Donnan. Rachel graduated from Brevard College with a degree in business. She retired with the Social Security Administration with 30 years of service in Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donnan L.D. Robbins. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Raymond Spain, of the home; daughters, Adria D. Maddrey of Littleton, Dianne Pennell and husband, Tony, of West Jefferson, NC, and Leslie A. Daughtridge and husband, Ed Toshach, of Fletcher, NC; sonin-law, Michael R. Robbins of Raleigh, NC; sisters, Mary Alice P. Brown and husband, Leroy, of Inman, SC, Barbara P. Watts and husband, Bill, of Ft. Meade, Fla., and Miriam P. Nicholson and husband, Nick, of * Hendersonville, NC; brother, Hubert A. Poole of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Jim and Wanda Smith of Tarboro, NC, Jennifer and Todd Lewis of Orlando, Fla., Ashley Pennell of Cary, NC, Laura and Dave Childers of Nashville, Tenn., Rachel Gray Robbins of Raleigh, NC, Jimmy Robbins of Raleigh,NC, Esme' Toshach of Fletcher, NC and Max Toshach of Fletcher, NC; great grandchildren, Jake and Dylan Lewis of Orlando, Ha., and many nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 3,2005 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Dr. Pete Brown officiating. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to condolence@wheelerwoodl ief.com. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. -Life i X O iifi 17heee meeting e will (re at ffeffexeon United <Xl'\etlwdiit C'luzcfi 115 tait <dl\ain Xtxeet in Cfeffexxon. XVC Xeptemlex 27, iDciolex 4 , ift at 6:30 25 6:30 p.m. Olue eeminax ie eponeoxed ly jBadgcx \junexal Xiome & —XiheLatun Xliemoxial ChapeL and &iaxdeme Meadow Creek Shopping Center • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-5651 • www.currentchiro.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Reflections plans grand opening in Jefferson Station Photos by Teresa Roark Laws Reflections Hair Salon of West Jefferson is celebrating its relocation to Jefferson Station with a grand opening this Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. "Please come by and visit us at Reflections and look around," said owner Geraldine Wood (seen above at left). "All are welcome and there will also be a drawing for a prize." "I have been a cosmetologist since 1989, graduating from Carolina Beauty Systems," Wood said. "I have been part owner (and now sole owner) of Reflections Hair Salon for 14 years this October. We love our new spacious shop," she said. "We did a lot of work, adding new stain, redoing and adding new cabinets by Ward Miller." XCel Builders, Terry Elliott handled the wall and other construction work, while B&G Plumbing did the plumbing and electric work. "All our workers have done a great job," Wood added. She continued, "We are looking forward to new businesses coming to Jefferson Station and believe the growth will be good for all." Geraldine Harless (center) has worked at Reflections for 13 years, having graduated from the Artistic Academy of Hair Design in 1985. "I love what I do and consider it a blessing from the Lord," she said. Jenni Roe Elliott (right) has been with Reflections for 13 and a half years, since graduating from Carolina Beauty College. She said, "I have enjoyed being a hairstylist; each day brings a little something different. My clients are great and patient and I appreciate each one of them." A fourth person at Reflections, Juanita S. Lemire, is not pictured. Library offers new service Post file photo The annual Festival Latino will take place at Family Central on Saturday, Sept. 17. Watch for complete details Friday. 'Foreigner' tickets now on sale Tickets are now on sale it the Ashe Arts Center for The Foreigner,"Ashe County .little Theatre's fall producion. This situation comedy This might be a familiar scenario in your household. You just sit down after a long day at work and your teenage daughter comes in looking panic stricken. It's 10:00pm and for the past several hours she has been desperately searching the web to no avail for research information for a paper due tomorrow. Thanks to NCknows, a new service offered by the Appalachian Regional Library (Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes coun­ ties), there's hope for a happy ending to this drama. NC­ knows can be the answer, and it's available 24/7 by going to the Appalachian Regional Library's website, www.arlibrary.org and clicking on the NCknows icon. NCknows is the virtual reference project, coordinated by the State Library of North Carolina, which enables North Carolinians to connect online with trained librarians who send the most relevant web sites and other informa­ tion directly to their comput- ers. Answers come during NCknows or other services Public Library, call Jim Mc­ a while-you-wait chat with offered by the Ashe County Queen at 336/846-2041. a knowledgeable librarian who can offer help with any topic or informational need. In addition to providing ap­ propriate online resources, librarians staffing the proj­ ect have access to your local library's resources and may be able to direct you to infor­ mation available there. The experience with actual case studies. 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The scene is a fishing >dge in rural Georgia often isited by "Froggy" LeSueur, British demolitions expert 'ho occasionally runs trainlg sessions at a nearby rmy base. This time he has rought a friend, a patholog:ally shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with jar at the thought of making onversation with strangers, 'o alleviate Charlie's fears, roggy tells everyone at the >dge that Charlie is from an xotic foreign country and peaks no English. Through bis deception Charlie hears lore than he should, thus jeling the hilarity of the lay and setting up the wild7 funny climax. You'll have a be there to see if the "bad uys" are discovered in their Little Theatre cast is made up of the following: Sergeant "Froggy" LeSuer, Bill Bak­ er; Charlie Baker, Robbie Franklin; Betty Meeks, Nan­ cy Carter; Reverend David Marshall Lee, Ken Mullen; Catherine Simms, Jill Gambill; Owen Musser, Waymon Graham, and Eilard Simms, Thor Tobiassen. Shows will run Septem­ ber 23 and 24 with curtain at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on September 25 with curtain at 2:00 p.m. Reserved seating for "The Foreigner" is available in ad­ vance from the Ashe County Arts Council. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students; they are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center, either in person, or by phone at 336.846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. 4.10 Eye strain from computer use ,% APY* is the number one complaint of office workers. Talk to your Limited Time Only! eyecare professional about computer eye­ wear to help prevent eye strain. Summer is almost over, but our CD rates are still hot! Don't miss this limited time offer. Come to the Yadkin Valley Bank office that's closest to you today! The Vision Council ol America recommends regular eye exams tor you and your tamily to ensure healthy vision. 'Annual percentage yield accurate as of 8/31/05 $500 opening deposit required. 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As the days have passed since Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, the extent of the criminal fail­ ures of the federal government in responding to this disaster have become more and more obvious. This, we may add, is a local issue—because next time, it could be us. Disaster can strike anywhere in our nation, and we, as Americans, must demand our government be able to respond effectively at such times. Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich took this a step further. Last week, he said, "If we can't respond faster than this to an event we saw coming across the Gulf for days, then why do we think we're pre­ pared to respond to a nuclear or biological attack?" The Bush Administration, after all, was supposed—the key word—to have spent billions on home­ land security, making sure we are at least able to respond. Congress must investigate— really investigate—where this money has gone. The rot within the federal government in dealing with Katrina began at the top. As the levees ruptured and one of our most strategically impor­ tant cities sank underwater, George W. Bush went on a fundraising trip to California. Then he went on national tele­ vision to lie to the American people about the levees, claim­ ing no one ever thought the levees could break. No one, that is, except the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Then it was time for what Bush does best: go do a photo op. He did that last week, tour­ ing the disaster area. After spending a day with the presi­ dent, GOP Sen. David Vitter said of Bush's half-promises of aid, "After the last four days, IH believe it when 1 see it." Vice President Cheney busied himself in this time of national crisis by fishing in Wyoming. Secretary qf State Condoleezza Rice, on Thursday, when Americans were dying in their own filth in the Superdome, went to New York to play tennis with Monica Seles and shop for shoes. She started to get the picture when an irate fellow customer (God bless New Yorkers) started yelling at her, telling her to get to work. Rice went back to Washington to find dozens of unanswered offers of aid from around the world. President Broussard told Tim Russert on Meet the Press of the rot at the base. He told of how FEMA had blocked truckloads of water, offered by WalMart. Of how they prevented the Coast Guard from shar­ ing 1,000 gallons of desper­ ately needed diesel fuel. And of how, on Saturday, FEMA officials had cut Jefferson Parish's emergency commu­ nications lines without even telling local law enforcement. Those lines, we may add, were restored under the direction of the sheriff and are under armed guard—guarded from the federal government. Here are the final com­ ments President Broussard made Sunday: "The guy who runs this building I'm in, emergency management, he's responsible for everything. His mother was trapped in St. Bernard nurs­ ing home and every day she called him and said, 'Are you coming, son? Is somebody com­ ing?' And he said,'Yeah, Mama, somebody's coming to get you. 'Somebody's coming to get you on Tuesday. Somebody's com­ ing to get you on Wednesday. Somebody's coming to get you on Thursday. Somebody's com­ ing to get you on Friday. And she drowned Friday night. She drowned Friday night." There needs to be a real investigation—not a politi­ cal sideshow. There needs to be real firings, real criminal trials and real responsibility demanded. There may need to be several real resignations or real impeachments. Because next time that could be County Commission Chair Larry Rhodes (our equivalent of a parish president) talk1 ing to Tim Russert—and your mother begging for help. Growing concerns To the Editor: I read with concern your recent (8-26) article on the decapitation of Phoenix Mt. in which appeared the quote: "The company notes the county's lack of zoning regulations as an induce­ ment to buyers." Having spent 25 yr. in Houston, the only major city in the US without zoning (although individual suburbs, develop­ ments, etc. were strictly reg­ ulated), the absence of same in A C is truly appalling. At least the greater good was served by torpedoing the asphalt plant. Further to that, cf. the article in the 8-30 paper: "Sparta Mayor Blasts Asphalt Plant ... 'could be the worst thing to happen to Alleghany County in a hundred years."' If the quality of rural life in A C is to survive the com­ ing tide of outsiders, cur­ rent residents and elected officials should be highly concerned and should take positive action, including zoning. Having Jived in the country for 25 yr. (on 40 ac in Central Texas and 63 ac NW of Asheville), I am sen­ sitive to, and experienced in, the pitfalls of rural living. These can affect quality of life and property values in ways ranging from minor nuisance to catastrophe. The very real possibility of someone putting in a pig farm, a sausage factory or a clear-cut is always present. Being a newly arrived outsider myself, I should naturally like to close the gate on further immigrants to A C, but this is not pos­ sible, even in Oregon. In a recent conversation with one of my subcontractors, I mentioned the prosper­ ity brought by new arrivals vs. the ambience before the influx commenced, and he allowed that he much pre­ ferred the latter. With the aging of the population, unprecedented prosperity, and filling up of other desirable places to live, we can look forward with trepidation to a contin­ ued flow into A C of those seeking a rural, or quasirural environment. As con­ cerned citizens, we must work toward directing this influx in benign directions and try to obviate its more egregious manifestations, e.g. by controlling the qual­ ity of growth by effective and enforced zoning. William F. Bishop Grassy Creek More facts Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor ... Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not l>e reproduced without permission. To the Editor: Last week I respond­ ed to an Editorial by Jim Thompson of the Jefferson Post. I only wanted to state the facts and compare the loss of life in Iraq by American soldiers (1,869 since March 20, 2003) to the loss of lives on the American Highways in alcohol related deaths in the same time period for a total of 103,443. There is no Cindy Sheehan beside the road requesting to meet with the President on the behalf of the 103,443 who died due to this continued problem. A life ending here in the US on the interstate affects loved ones as much as a life lost at the hands of terrorist in some foreign country. This week Susan Phillips responded to my humble comments with some very harsh words. Ms. Phillips suggested I get my facts straight. My facts came from the Department of Defense and from the recently passed Federal Highway Safety Bill. (I took them for the truth) Phillips took offense to my letter by stating and I quote her letter. "Bush will not meet with Cindy Sheehan whose son died in his false war—another fact." I correct Ms. Phillips on think and not Letters to the Editor her fact. President Bush did meet with Cindy Sheehan on June 18th of 2004. After the meeting with Mr. Bush, Sheehan told a Vacaville, Californian reporter "I now know he's sincere about wanting freedom for the Iraqis. I know he's sorry and feels some pain for our loss. And I know he's a man of faith." Now the Sheehan story is (Bush is a liar and he killed her son) Which, story do we believe? I would like to ask Phillips: What is the meaning of a "false war"? I know as a fact the fol­ lowing statement was pub­ lished in Al-Quds al-'Arabi on February 23, 1998 a Fatwa Urging Jihad Against Americans. A portion of the Statement signed by Sheikh Us amah Bin-Muhammad Bin-Ladin; Ayman alZawahiri, leader of the Jihad Group in Egypt; AbuYasir Rifa'i Ahmad Taha, a leader of the Islamic Group; Sheikh Mir Hamzah, sec­ retary of the Jamiat-ulUlema-e-Pakistan; and Fazlul Rahman, leader of the Jihad Movement in Bangladesh The ruling to kill the Americans and their allies— civilians and military—is an individual duty for every Muslim who can do it in any country in which it is possi­ ble to do it, in order to liber­ ate the al-Aqsa Mosque and the holy mosque from their grip, and in order for their armies to move out of all the lands of Islam, defeated and unable to threaten any Muslim. This is in accor­ dance with the words of Almighty God, "and fight the pagans all together as they fight you all together," and "fight them until there is no more tumult or oppres­ sion, and there prevail jus­ tice and faith in God." The previous Fatwa was made in 1998 and this was two years before George W. Bush was elected President. These leaders of the Jihad movement seem to keep appearing, as leaders of insurgents in Iraq...These are the real terrorist and arrangers of the deaths of American service person­ nel around the world, not President Bush. These groups or like-minded radi­ cals have been bombing, killing, and taking hostage American citizens and mili­ tary since way back in the President Jimmy Carter days. Remember these news headlines from the past 25 years: November 4, 1979: Fiftytwo American citizens were taken hostage when militant students of radical Islam stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. May 1981: Libyan lead­ er Muammar el-Qaddafi had plans to assassinate American diplomats in Rome and Paris. April 18, 1982: A sui'cide bomber rammed into the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Sixty-three people were killed, including 17 Americans. October 23, 1983: A sui­ cide bomber detonated a truck full of explosives at a U.S. Marine barracks locat­ ed at Beirut Interaftj.^neS Airport; 241 U.S. Marines were killed and more tlu 100 others wounded. December 12, . The American embajh^cix Kuwait was bombed. people were killed, inC a ing a suicide truck bon* e ' and more than 80 othe were injured. on March 16, 1984: 30 Westerners would be ki napped during the 10-yearlong Lebanese hostage-tak­ ing crisis (1982-1992). December 3, 1984. Hijacking of Kuwait Airways Flight 221. June 14, 1985: Hijacking of TWA Flight 847 October 1985: Hijacking of cruise ship Achille Lauro; January 1986: Bombing of Rome, Vienna airports October 5, 1986: Bombing of La Belle Disco in Germany several American service­ men injured. December 1, 1988: Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 February 26, 1993: Bombing World Trade Center. Six killed over 1,000 injured. October 12, 2000: Attack USS Cole in Yemen 16 killed, 39 injured September 11, 2001: Airliners into World Trade Center 2,752 killed. Pentagon 189 killed. Shanksville PA Flight 93, 45 Killed. Total 2,986 March 20, 2002 through today: Killed in Iraq War 1,869 Another statement by Phillips "Mr. Daniels states that George Bush is the elected President of the United States and should be respected for his posi­ tion if nothing more. A per­ son has to "earn" respect, and George Bush has done NOTHING to earn respect from the. American people, Phillips continued.. In response to that "earn" respect I said earlier Mr. Bush is really not so high on my list as President as he has certainly done his share of "stupid" things. But he has been elected President twice. I love this country and respect the office of the President; the fact that he holds that office deserves respect. I also must respect the majority of voters who elected him to the office. My agreement or disagreement of his policy does not nullify their vote. Simply put; I didn't move to Canada during the eight years President Clinton served in the office and unless we plan a revolution . to overthrow the American government and replace it with something better the office of President deserves respect. There is certainly the right to disagree with his policy or beliefs but to have no respect for the office and office holder is damag­ ing to our country and only adds to the resolve of our enemies. Since I stated my dis­ agreement with Mr. Thompson's editorial Ms. Phillips thinks I should stop reading the Jefferson Post and look to other newspa­ pers, which share my views. I was of the opinion that a purpose of editorials was to allow for views and oppos­ ing views to be presented on the same page.... to kind philhP® ji I should read! sUgMs. also look UP gested I n?1? . 0f an editothe "definlt'°° it means: A rial. She says ^ neWSpaleading an editob per or mag article P" ' rticie' rial a expression of lished aS of the editor." It the views of tne i ^ does not say editorial. f° say I respect Jim I must say newspaThompson and hi per for having the des allow opposing views to be published on the Edlt°"a and Public Opinion page of the Jefferson Post I also appreciate his willingness to print opinion, which dis­ agree with his editorial. I was somewhat amused at the degree of derogato­ ry comments made by Ms. Phillips toward my writ­ ing; she totally ignored the "facts" and told me how wrong my opinions were. From my previous letter, and I will repeat for those in the cheap seats...Casey Sheehan the 24-year-old American Soldier who served his country well is deserving of respect, thanks and can be considered a hero for fighting in his country's military. He gave his life for a cause..."Freedom". The 1998 Fatwa quoted above states there are enemies out there who desire to kill all Americans and if we fail to take the warning and forget the events of the past we will loose all freedom even the right to voice opinions on the war or how illegal or justified it is. I believe (in my opinion) these folks are serious about their hate toward Americans. I believe time would be bet­ ter spent by Ms. Philips, Cindy Sheehan and myself if we would address the real enemy, who has on many occasions tried and succeed­ ed in killing our people and infringing on our freedoms. (I am still have the opin­ ion that killing someone because they are American, Christian, tall or short is an infringement on their rights, liberties and freedom.) It may sound a bit hokey but it is my opinion: Thanks for listening and God Bless America. Jeff Daniels Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Lansing's Greater LA Festival scheduled for this Saturday by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Folks attending this Sat­ urday's 8th Annual Greater L.A. Festival in Lansing will have the opportunity not only to enjoy great music, food and crafts but help the Gulf Coast hurricane survivors as well. Instead of taking up a parking fee, festival organiz­ ers will collect donations of cash and items for the coun­ ty-wide disaster relief effort. The festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, is sponsored by the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department and American Legion, and begins at 9 a.m. with a ceremony led by Ward Sexton and the singing of the National Anthem by Tanya Hudler. The festival features mu­ sic, crafts, food, children's ac­ tivities and special door priz­ es. Music begins at 11 a.m. with bands and musicians playing about an hour each in the following order: Sturgills Baptist Church Choir at 11 a.m., Lansing native Tom Gentry at noon, Anderson & Strickland at 1 p.m., Grayson Highlands Band at 2 p.m., Carolina Creek at 3 p.m. and Rock Bottom at 4 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a great day of bluegrass, old time, gospel and country music. A number of craft and food vendors have signed up for the festival, and interested vendors can still sign up. The fee is $10 for set up and 10 percent of the proceeds. Lo­ cal vendors selling fruits and vegetables can set up free. Festival-goers can enjoy Post file photo Tom Gentry, the man who wrote "Ashe County, I Love You," will be on hand for the Greater LA Festival. Monica continued from front page Monica was killed. Eller said she greatly ap­ preciated the shelter being named for her daughter, and hoped this would help cre­ ate awareness of domestic violence and prevent it from happening to someone else. Debbie Richardson thanked all those who came to the dedication and all those who have shared their love and support with Monica's family and ASHE through es­ tablishment of the shelter. "A few months ago, the ASHE Support Group par­ ticipated in a contest to name the shelter," said Richardson. "After some deliberation, a winning name was selected. Linda Lewis, one of our most outstanding and dedicated volunteers, wanted to honor Monica and her family and suggested the name 'Monica's Home.' That was tweaked slightly and became 'Monica's Haven.' Linda, as winner went home with a family 4pack from Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Linda wanted to share the reasons why she suggested this name and has handmade arts and crafts, tickets to the Grand 01' Opry. barbecue chicken by the Second prize is a pair of tick­ American Legion, hamburg­ ets to MerleFest in 2006. The ers and hotdogs by the fire first winner drawn can choose department, funnel cakes, which prize to accept, and you french fries, an apple but­ do not have to be present to ter making demonstration, win. Drawing will take place games and hay rides. There around 5 p.m. will be inflated equipment, As a fundraiser, the Lan­ face painting and other ac­ sing Volunteer Fire Depart­ continued from front page tivities especially for the chil­ ment and American Legion be established for continued dren. Ideas and activities for are co-sponsoring sales of collection of items. "The churches in Ashe have the children, and craft dem­ beautiful cotton throws made onstrations are welcome. by Buffalo Creek Weavers fea­ really come together, and so Something new this year turing the old Lansing School. have the non-churched," said Grinnell. "It's been a great for early birds is breakfast Throws are $50 each. community response. We at the festival. Imagean Ham For more information, to is preparing breakfast items register a booth, or offer ac­ talked at church about this such as biscuits and gravy, tivities for children, contact being an ongoing thing. This sausage and eggs beginning festival coordinator Shirley is for the long haul. We heard around 8 a.m. Farmer at 384-2907. Volun­ that as fast as these items are Visitors can register (free) teers are needed. Call Pat getting down there, they're for door prizes. The grand Henderson at 384-2351 or getting gone. There is a ware­ prize is two nights at Fairfield Dayna Brown at 384-3330 to house, but the donated items are simply transferred from Inn in Nashville, Tenn. with volunteer. the trucks that bring them to the trucks that take them to their destination. Nothing's been stored in the warehouse yet. That's how badly they need them." people that have been support­ special and exciting event. Grinnell said a group of ive and helpful during my in­ Murray said he knows that Baptist men will be going as volvement with the Christmas not everyone looks forward to in July Festival, from board the festival that is held each soon as they get the word to members and volunteers to the July, and he appreciates those help clean up and rebuild. "It takes things like this to Town of West Jefferson and its who have put up with inconve­ remind people what's really businesses to civic leaders and niences in order for local people important," he said. the residents of Ashe County. and the many visitors to enjoy "All people, all colors, all These relationships have prov­ this major event in the down­ kinds have been pushing en to be wonderful experiences town area of West Jefferson. their buggies from Wal-Mart and are greatly appreciated. I "To know that the majority up here," added Elaine Benthave been blessed with the op­ of these people still feel that ley of North Beaver Baptist portunity to get to know and the festival is positive for the Church. "People are giving work with some great and in­ community and accept it with one can of food, saying that's a smile shows the character of all they can give. Some peo­ teresting individuals." Murray came on board six our residents," he said. "I ap­ ple from Mexico were going years ago along with many of plaud them for their stiff upper to send a duffel bag of items the current board members to lip when our guests arrive." home but brought it here in­ Murray hopes for the best stead. It's just been super. I bring a positive experience to the festival after a difficult year. for the festival's future and couldn't believe the turnout. Changes that have taken place hopes to play a part in that fu­ God's given me the strength since that time include reduc­ ture. to work 13 hours a day. It's "I feel proud to have served just been great." tion in vendor fees, expansion of entertainment, creation of in this capacity and hope that Maijorie Shinkle with the Guilders Row with original the future of the festival con­ West Jefferson Business As­ artwork, and reduction of the tinues to reflect the good things sociation went around col­ festival length from three to Ashe County can offer," he said. lecting items from local busi­ two days. Plans are underway "Thank you to the hundreds of nesses and sent emails to by the current board to make people that have made it hap­ other members asking them the 20th anniversary festival a pen and have kept it going." to get involved. Lots of dona­ tions have been coming in as a result. "Supplies are coming in nicely," Shinkle said. "All Murder charges are pend­ where he was charged with supplies should be taken to kidnapping and financial card ing, waiting for investigators the trailers at Wal-Mart. A fraud, both felonies. He is cur­ to determine whether Schil­ drop-off/storage location will rently in Ashe County jail un­ ling was killed in North Caro­ be available soon. If you have lina or Virginia. der $500,000 secured bond. Donovan Murray of Grassy Creek has resigned his posi­ tion as executive director of the Christmas in July Festival in order to pursue other ven­ tures. One of these is his new position as volunteer president of High Country Host. Murray has offered his ser­ vices to the current festival board of directors to oversee production of next year's 20th anniversary event. He has been very active throughout each year of his six-year term securing sponsors and musical entertainment for the festival. "This event has seen many changes over its previous 19year history, and I hope my involvement over the last six have left a positive legacy." said Murray. "This-festival has opened many doors for me, for which I am grateful." "I wanted to take this op­ portunity," he continued, "to say 'thank you' to quite a few Murder continued from front page During the day Wednes­ day, someone used one of Schilling's credit cards to buy gas in the small West Virginia town of Hico. At about 8 p.m. Wednes­ day, some school officials were walking along Old River Lane in southern Grayson County, Va., when they saw a body. They were about 500 feet from the North Carolina line, and less than a mile from US 21/221. The Grayson County depu­ ties called to the scene found no identification on the body. A "Jane Doe" report was filed, along with a physical descrip­ tion. When West Jefferson po­ lice got the report, they were fairly certain who it was. A positive identification was made late Thursday morning, as well as a cause of death de­ termination: strangulation. By that time, authorities in Winchester, Va., had found one of Schilling's credit cards, on top of a telephone booth. With police in three states and the SBI on the lookout, time was running out for Co­ chran. During the day Thurs­ day, police in Johnston Coun­ ty found the stolen Honda Accord. They now knew their man was nearby. At about 10 p.m., someone at the 1-40 rest stop at Ben­ son, N.C., in western Johnston County recognized Cochran. Within a few minutes, he was in custody. On Friday, Cochran was transported to Ashe County, on implementing a 24/7 hot­ line at the shelter. Their most important accomplishment is also the reason that so many people gathered together last Thursday evening - dedica­ tion of the shelter for victims of domestic violence. ASHE Director Misti Hop­ kins talked about the impor­ tant ways that the arts have contributed to the organiza­ tion's ability to convey not only the devastation wrought by domestic violence, but also the hope that survivors can have. "Thanks," Hopkins said, "to Ashe Arts Council, Lori, Stephen, Ann Littlefield at Ashe Custom Framing, Danc­ ing Pig Gallery, Cheap Joes in Boone, Bessie, Pat Mor­ rison and Ashe County High School students for the mural at Family Central, Clayton Proctor for the painting in our office, and all the artists who have painted chairs the past two years. Also, thanks to the Jefferson Post and Mountain Times for all the ways they assist us in conveying our message." space to store supplies until more trailers are available, please contact Angelia Cambre at 846-6421 or 977-6216." "Angelia Cambre of the former Uptown Threads and Carley Corona of The Moun­ tain Times were planning to leave Tuesday morning with two smaller trailers of sup­ plies," Shinkle said. "Cambre has family in Louisiana. She has discovered they are safe. . Gas cards are needed to pur­ chase gas for the trip. The Mountain Times has donated $250 for gas. If you or anyone you know would like to help, please contact Joyce Barlow at 982-3184." Items needed for disaster relief include bottled water, personal hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deoderant and feminine hygiene products, canned food and dry goods, baby products including dia­ pers, formula, baby wipes, pacifiers, powder and bottles, first aid items, paper prod­ ucts, anything you can think of that is needed for daily ex­ istence and is non-perishable. A special need is for sleep­ ing mats. And cash is always needed to help in purchasing supplies. Checks can be made out to Ashe Baptist Associa­ tion with a notation for "gas" or "multi-purpose." For more information on how to help, call Friendship Baptist Church at 982-2080 or Ashe Baptist Association office at 246-5631. Listen to WKSK for updates. A distri­ bution center for ongoing ef­ forts will be established. "This really shows how the community responds," said Grinnell. "What I have seen is the heart of Christ in this community. Scripture says that Jesus said, "What you do for the least of them, you do for me.' This has been a coun­ ty-wide effort with everyone involved. It is so heartwarm­ ing." Katrina Festival director resigns by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor asked that I read her words to you." Lewis wrote, "I first heard the story of Monica on a bus going to Linville Caverns. A woman that I didn't even know touched my heart that day. Tears fell down ray face and I felt a sadness that I can't explain. Naming the shelter after Monica was in­ spired by a thought. A place of security and love dedicated to a woman that, in the end, felt the horror of domestic violence. Her name will be remembered not only by her family that loves and misses her, but by the women who find their way to our shelter." ASHE served approxi­ mately six families in 1999. In 2004, ASHE served 274 families. Services have grown from offering resource refer­ rals, community education and training, to partnering with Carolina West Wireless to provide emergency cell phones, to providing a survi­ vor support group and court advocacy, a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week pager system. ASHE is currently working You do not have to search alone! We have an inspiring story to share with you that could enrich your life. It is the story about the Catholic Faith, our beliefs, practices, customs, hopes, our way of life. If interested, just come to the series of classes being presented at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Jefferson (next to the Post Office) each Thursday ADVANCED MEDICINE .. evening at 5:45 p.m., beginning Sept. 15lh. Obviously, there is no cost or obligation. If you want further information, call the Church at 246^9151. You may just find that peace of mind you were looking for! With the combined resources of Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital, Appalachian Right here. 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Some of our services include: • Behavioral Healthcare Restorative Care Cancer Center • Sanger I lean Clinic • Kidney Dialysis Center Birthing Center • Heart Catheterization Wellness Center • Cardiac Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Surgery PPALACHIAN Regional Healthcare System • Imaging and Lab Services • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Home I lea 1th WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER • CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL �PACSE 6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. *005 por m K-mail us: Sports#'JeffrrsonPost.com This week in Husky sports Tbesday - September 6 Varsity Soccer @ Mitchell 6 p.m. Women's Golf @ Yadkin CC (Forbush) 4:30 p.m. Cross Country @ Caldwell Invitational (Lenoir Aquatic) 5 p.m. Wednesday - September 7 Women's Tennis @ West Wilkes 4:30 p.m. Volleyball (JV/Var) @ West Wilkes 5 p.m. Thursday - September 8 Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs Wilkes Central 4:30 p.m. Women's Tennis Home vs. Wilkes Central 4:30 p.m. Soccer (JV/Var) Home vs. East Burke 5:30/7 p.m. Huskies defeat Grayson County 48-32 by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Friday night the Huskies bounced back from their loss to Avery and won big on the road, 48-32 over Grayson County. The Blue Devils scored first after a fumble by Ashe County on the opening drive, but the Huskies responded with a 56 yard touchdown run by Ethan Goodman, and Michael Graybeal gave them their first lead at 7-6. On Grayson's next pos­ session, the Husky defense had them at third down with 14 yards to go when Joseph Moser had a monster hit on their running back, who im­ mediately coughed up the football. But it was imme­ diately picked up by a Blue Devil teammate, who re­ turned it for 63 yards into the end zone to take back the lead at 12-7 midway into the first quarter. What could have been a nine point dif­ ference was only five, due to great defensive stops by Ashe County on the two-point con­ version attempts. The Huskies used the next four minutes and 39 seconds to put together some excel­ lent blocking for success­ ful rushes by Goodman and Justin Hodges, and they con­ cluded the drive with a 25yard pass from Goodman to Parker Johnson, who made a leaping catch in the end zone to give them a 13-12 lead (ex­ tra point kick no good). The Huskies defense forced Grayson to punt ear­ ly in the second quarter, but the Blue Devils "D" an­ swered back with a safety as Ashe County attempted to advance the ball frQm their own two-yard line. (Grayson up, 14-13) After the safety kick, Grayson County lost the ball when Adrian Allen recovered a fumble. But with a quick fourth and two, Coach Gallo­ way called for a punt, hoping to gain good defensive field position. Goodman's punt gave them just that, put­ ting the Devils back at their own three yard line. After a tipped pass by Allen that made it fourth and eight, the Huskies took advantage of the tables being turned by having Grayson backed up against their own end zone. Moser made his way to the punter after a fumbled snap to get the safety, and they took back the lead for good, 15-14. The Huskies received the safety kick and Allen and Goodman runs kept the drive going; then Good­ man connected with John­ son for the second time of the night—this time from nine yards out—for six more points. Graybeal's (amazing 4/6 on the night with a pulled leg muscle) kick made it 2214. Joseph Moser ended the Devils' chance to tie the game before the break with an in­ terception, and the visiting team from North Carolina went into halftime with the momentum in their favor. Grayson County came out on their opening drive of the third quarter and scored on a 22-yard pass, and got the two-point conversion to come within two at 22-20. Ashe County immediately fol­ lowed with their third pass­ ing touchdown of the game, this time from Goodman to Moser for a 20-yard hookup; 28-22 after failed extra point. Only thirty seconds later, the Devil's running back blasted through for a 30-yard TD, but the Husky defense came through once again and stopped the two-point con­ version from tying the con­ test (28-26). With the outcome still in either team's hands, a costly personal foul on Grayson County in the fourth quarter gave Ashe the ball just thirty yards from the end zone. Al­ len took 27 of them in one jolt, and Goodman capped off the drive with a 3-yard keep­ er to give them a nine point lead after Graybeal's kick. After partially blocking the Devils' next punt, the Hus­ kies took over near midfield. Goodman survived a couple of (uncalled) hard late hits out of bounds, but he kept his cool; that is, until he put a spin move on the defense that resulted in a 53-yard score that put Ashe ahead 42-26 (after Graybeal's kick). But the home team wouldn't quit and they came back with a 40-yard TD run—42-32— and could've come within one possession of a tie, but the defense denied them from getting the two-point conver­ sion for the fourth time of the game, ultimately putting the game out of reach. With two minutes remaining in the game, Justin Hodges scored on a 12-yard carry to end the game at 48-32. The Huskies have a bye this week, and their next game will be at home on Fri­ day, September 16, against Watauga. Photo courtesy of Shane Hopkins Sid Carpenter evades two Blue Devils and carries the ball for a first down. JV team shuts out Blue Devils 36-0 Team stats First downs Rush yards Pass comp/attcmpts Pass yards Pass TD/INT Total plays Total Offense Fumbles/lost Penalties/yards Def.sacks/yards lost Time of possession 3rd down efficiency 4th down efficiency Punts/avg.yards Ashe 14 362 4/15 66 3/0 71 428 2/1 5/60 2/14 27:53 4/16 2/4 3/34 Grayson 7 146 3/15 30 1/3 46 176 3/2 3/25 1/3 20:07 1/9 2/4 3/30 Soccer teams still undefeated by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Photo courtesy of Shane Hopkins The JV Huskies defense dominated the Grayson County Blue Devils during Thursday night's shutout. by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The JV Huskies football team got their second straight shutout last Thursday, this time in their home bpener against Grayson County. They went ahead 14-0 in the first quarter and never looked back. After defeating Avery on the road in their first Football Scoreboard game of the season 220, the JV's are now 2-0. They have a bye next week and won't play again until Thursday, September 15, at Watauga High School. The Huskies soccer teams have now begun their seasons with a combined six straight wins. Last Thursday they faced Avery at home, and the JV squad defeated the Vikings 41. After getting off to a slow 1-1 first half start, the Hus­ kies got aggressive in the sec­ ond period, with goals scored by Juan Rodriguez, Patrick Carazo, Micah Todd and Da­ kota Powers. The varsity team also started out slowly, but pulled out a 1-0 shutout. George Baker scored his first goal by launching one in from 30 yards out. Last Tuesday the varsity team traveled to Elkin and beat the Elks 2-1 in their first non-shutout victory of the season. Juan Jose Resendiz and Sergio Parra contributed the team's two goals. While it was the first time that goal keeper Michael Graybeal has been scored on this season, he also picked up another 20 saves. Coach Gill stated, "They played with a lot of heart. It was also pouring rain and they overcame many obsta­ cles in the game." The varsity team travels to Mitchell County today, and both teams are back at home on Thursday to host East Burke, starting at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Valley Conference Ashe 48 Grayson Cty. 32 North Surry 3 Mt. Airy 27 Surry Central 22 East Surry 23 Starmount Elkin 34 14 College Lenoir-Rhyne32 Kentucky St. 27 ASU E. Kentucky 16 24 Wake Forest 20 Vanderbilt 24 Maryland Navy 20 23 Georgia Tech 23 (16) Auburn 14 Duke 21 East Carolina24 (25) Virginia 31 W.Michigan 19 N.C. State Virginia Tech 20 17 Boston Coll. 20 BYU Clemson Texas A & M 24 25 3 Photo courtesy of Shane Hopkins Cody Oliver attacks the goal during the recent game against Avery Vikings. PANTHERS 17 STEELERS 21 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS Volleyball news Women's golf team at High Meadows by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Photo by Shane Hopkins Lorna Vega serves during the match with North Surry. Tennis unbeaten by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Brittany Parsons shows by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The Huskies volleyball teams hosted very tough For­ bush teams last week and were defeated 2-0 (JV) and 30 (varsity). The varsity team got down 25-5 in the first game and never quite recovered. The JV girls lost 18-25 and 22-25. Coach Foster commented, "Even though we did not get the win, I was really pleased with our overall performance. We played a very good For- loto courtesy of Karlton Yearick ood form on serving the ball. bush team, the best team we have faced this season. We passed and served the ball much better than we did against North Surry. Larken Mikeal played good in all as­ pects of the game. Brittany Parsons had a very good de­ fensive game. Kim McNeil showed how good she can hit the ball." The volleyball teams travel to West Wilkes on September 7, and are back at home on September 8 to host Wilkes Central. XC third run on Greenway Trail in Boone The ACHS men's and wom­ en's cross country teams com­ peted in Boone on Wednesday at a meet hosted by Watauga High School, the third con­ secutive week for the Huskies running the Greenway Trail. Eight teams from four schools participated in the contest, including Ashe, Watauga, Avery, and For­ syth Country Day. Watauga, the perennial cross country powerhouse, won both com­ petitions, and the team re­ sults are as follows: (MEN) 1st—Watauga, 19 points; 2nd—Forsyth Country Day, 58 points; 3rd—Avery, 72 points; 4th—Ashe, 87 points. (WOMEN) 1st—Watauga, 28 points; 2nd—Ashe, 46 points; 3rd—Forsyth Country Day,52 points; 4th—Avery, no score. A total of 52 runners en­ tered the men's race, and the individual results for the Huskies were: 16th—Eric Johnson (20:07), 17th—Eric Prange (20:37), 19th—Holden Hudler (21:06), 23rd— Randall Pennington (21:30), 24th—Zach Davis (21:34), 28th—Zach Holman (22:19), 29th—Andy Widner (22:34), 38th—Josh Shumate (25:01), 39th—Orrin Shatley (25:08), 43rd—Cory Halsey (25:55). Thirty runners were in the women's 3.1 mile race, and Ashe County's times and placements were: 3rd—Ashton Little (21:24), 7th—Emily Gamble (22:42), 10th—Emaline Shatley (23:16), 12th—Mandy Jensen (23:50), 14th—Molly Hanes (24:25), 16th— Myra Miller (24:46), 23rd—Devin Little Photo by Shane Hopkins Amanda Hamby sinks a put. JV soccer action YOUTH SOCCER SCHEDULE Photo by Shane Hopkins Randall Pennington leads the team. Devin Little all lowered their times from last week. Fresh­ man Holden Hudler had a good race, placing third on. the team while shaving six seconds off last week's run." The "XC" teams' next meet will be today at the Caldwell County Invitational, which will begin at 5 p.m. at the Lenoir Aquatic and Fitness Center. (26:06). Coach Logan Free­ man stated, "All of our women ran a strong race, placing ahead of Forsyth Country Day, the third ranked team. Ashton Little, Emaline Shatley and The ACHS women's tennis team is on a roll to begin the 2005 season. Last week they added two more wins to their unbeaten streak, with vic­ tories over North Surry and Forbush. On Tuesday the Huskies shutout the Greyhounds 90. Individual results were as follows: Lorna Vega 6-2, 6-0 over Holly Sawyers; Ivey Tant 6-1, 6-1 over Kari Flippin; Amy Curcio 6-0, 6-0 over Jodie Akers; Alex Eller 60, 6-0 over Brianna Taylor; Leah Fulbright 6-0, 6-0 over Brandy Renand; Rachel Cur­ cio 6-3, 6-2 over Megan Poore. (exhibition singles) Roxanne Thomas 6-0 over Alicia Wal­ lace, Cyndi Lawler 6-0 over Heather White, Brittany Brown 6-2 over Aracele Zubreta, Ashley Blevins 6-1 over Lauren Atkins, Anna Martin 6-3 over Astrid Hernandez, Roxanne Thomas 6-0 over Al­ lison Lowe, Brittany Brown 6-0 over Amber Paully, and Cyndi Lawler 6-0 over Melissa Brittle. In doubles competi­ tion, Vega/Tant defeated Flippin/Akers 8-0; Curcio/Eller defeated Sawyers/Taylor 8-0; Fulbright/Curcio defeated Renand/Poore 8-0. Thursday Ashe County beat Forbush 7-2, and Coach Herman commented, "This was another tough match that I have grown to expect when we play Forbush. I was proud of the steady confident play of our girls. They all hit some smart shots at the right time, which show me they are thinking and planning ahead. They also withstood a number of charges and rallies made by the Forbush girls. I saw some great tennis but we are still trying to improve and become an even better tennis team." Individual scores were: Lorna Vega 6-3, 5-7, 7-5(tiebreaker, loss) to Rachel Brown; Ivey Tant 6-1,6-0 over Jessica Pendry; Amy Curcio 6-3, 6-1 over Meredith Parks; Alex Eller 6-1, 6-2 over K^stal Morris; Leah Fulbright 6-2, 7-5 over Kayla Shouse; Rachel Curcio 6-0, 6-3 over Kacey Edwards, (exhibition singles) Roxanne Thomas 62 over Olivia Neely, Cyndi Lawler 2-6 to Jade Burkeen, Brittany Brown 7-6 over Abigail Hepler, and Ashley Blevins 1-6 to Samantha Da­ vis. In doubles, Vega/Tant 8-3 over Brown/Morris, Curcio/ Eller 8-3 over Pender/Parks, Curcio/Anna Martin 4-8 to Shouse/Edwards. The ACHS women's golf team competed in their third match of the season on Thursday at High Meadows in Alleghany. Twenty-nine players from six schools participated in the match, and Northwest Guilford took first place with a team score of 81. Alleghany came in second at 89, while Ashe County placed third at 100, just ahead of Mt. Airy, who scored 101. Fifth and sixth places were Wilkes Central (103) and Forbush (113), re­ spectively. Individual scores were as follows: 1st—Sarah Schach/Northwest Guilford (40), 2nd—Shannon Prunty/ Northwest Guilford (41), 3rd—Samantha Bonham/ Northwest Guilford (42) and Paige Miles/Alleghany (42); 5th—Lisa Lundegrad/ Northwest Guilford (45), 6th—Jesse Poole/Alleghany (47), 7th—Chelsea Sexton/ Ashe County (48)...11th— Sam Lewis/Ashe County (52), 13th—Amanda Hamby/Ashe County (53), 17th— Katy Jones/Ashe County (55). Thesday, September 6th 3-4 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 6:15—Ashe Appraisal vs Mtn. Outfitters 6:15—Scrccnfreaks vs WKSK 6:15—Sweet Aromas vs Landmark Grocery 6:15—Buffalo Fir Co. vs Ashe Cleaners 6:15—Reeves Photography vs Prime Sirloin 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 6:00—Skyline/Brcmco vs Sheets Grocery 6:45—Dr. Hank Clay vs Paisley Auto Thursday, September 8th 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 6:00—UAP vs Trivett's Home Planning 6:45—Infinity Drywall vs Ashe Financial HART POWER EQUIPMENT Now the High Country's FACTORY-SELECTED full line headquarters for the I)R Power Equipment. YES...They will muh factory-direct prim YES...They will provide full parts, service and warranty support after the sale YES...Product will be set up. serviced, tested, lubricated and adjusted. Bottom line DR makes the product; Hart Power Equipment makes the difference. Now Available Locally... The DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! CLEARS AND MAINTAINS I rough, overgrown areas with ease. CUTS head-high grass, weeds, tough |brush and even saplings up to 27V' thick! CHOPS/MULCHES most everything it cuts. POWER TO SPARE with up to 18 HP! unoto Dy bnane MopKins Junior Varsity soccer player, Dakota Powers, scores a goal against Avery. *Hardee's of Jefferson ATHLETE mm WEEK of presents the Joseph Moser, senior mem­ ber of the Huskies varsity football team, is this week's Athlete of the Week. In Fri­ day night's big 48-32 win at Grayson County, Moser had a touchdow n, an intercep­ tion, a fumble recovery and a safety—and the most grass stains on his white uniform. Congratulations to Joseph Moser! stop by Hardee's each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center *246-5504 • Ask about delivery* 246-5504 Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel and Equipment. Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 to Weekly Winners ALSO... • 42"-wide Lawn Mower • Snow Thrower Attachment • Snow Blade Attachment See the DR• FIELD and BRUSH MOWER at: Photo by Shane Hopkins Emaline Shatley runs in Cross Country meet. HART POWER EQUIPMENT 205 S. 2nd Avenue • West Jefferson • 246-3431 Hardee's �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, SF.ITKMBKR 6, 2005 JEFFERSON Post Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper 140-Help Wanted CLINICAL COUNSELOR (Position 743-40-TBA3) Open until filled. Full time Local Management Entity position with New River Behavioral Healthcare. Work based in Wilkes County. Duties include access screening & tri­ age functions along with assessments, will provide back up after-hours emergency services on rotation as needed. Responsible for monitoring daytime emergency services. Work hours: (Wednesday 9:00 am) flexible/as needed. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Master's degree in Human Services such as Counseling. Social Work of Psychology and be licensed or eligible to be licensed. Experience in MH. SA and DD preferred. Salary grade (68-72)/Typical-hiring range: $34,320- In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise Bny preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ot t6 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women A people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hero by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD loll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is t-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found 1 lost male Husky. Lost from Buffalo area. Both eyes blue, about 5 months old, white spot behind the neck, wears a red collar. White and dark brownish hair all over. Reward offer. Call 384-3211 or 982-4512 FOUND!!! Near West Jefferson Elementary School. Male Chihuahua mix. About 5 lbs, no collar. Very friendly. Elderly dog. Contact Jan@ 246-2552 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Missing: German Shepherd, 10 months old young pup. Black & white in color. Broke it's collar, no collar.982-3851 100-General Services PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 140-Help Wanted Clean-up Laborer Temp. Will be cleaning up storm damage from hurricanes. Must be unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks and actively seeking employment. Apply at JobLink with Generic Application. RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 Minimum requirements: $47,244. Submit state application and college transcript(s) to: Wilkes Employment Security Commission, 320 Wilkesboro Ave., Midtown Plaza, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE. DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED NCiM has immediate need for people to work weekends in local grocery stores sampling products to customers. Call (800) 747-9582. Ext. 175 or visit www.ncim.com and click on Demonstrators needed. Entry Level Positions: Commercial Judgment Assistant & Web Page Design & Maintenance Fax Resume: MBS Financial 336-217-8155 Experienced Carpenters needed- Apply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson Generations Home Health Agency seeking full-time CNA for immediate opening in Ashe County area. Weekly pay and benefits. Apply in person M-F 9am-4pm in the Trojan Village Shopping Center in Sparta, fax resume to 372-1756 or email info to generations1 @ skybest.com. No phone calls please.EOE HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR II (Position 743-40-3229) Open until filled. Full time Service Provision position with New River Behavioral HealthCare. Work based in Watauga County. Duties include in-home family interventions, delivery of evening family programs, individual, group and family therapy, ca§e management, active community involvement, expected travel and be a team member. Typical work hours: Flexible, at least 2 evenings expected. Minimum requirements: Master's degree in Human Services field and two years experience or equivalent. Salary grade (68)/ Typicalhiring range: $34,320$39,288. Submit state application and • college transcrlpt(s) to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd.; Boone, NC 28607. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time (16-20 hours per weeki marketing specialist. Duties involve development and im­ plementation of longterm marketing plan to include in-house publications, co­ operative advertising opportunities, maintenance of calender of events and the development of promotional opportunities for the Chamber and its membership. This individual will work with Chamber Committees and staff in these duties. Please submit resume to: Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 31, West Jefferson NC 28694 140-Help Wanted Margate Health and Rehab Center located in the beautiful mountains of Jefferson, is currently looking for the right nurses to fill our open RN/LPN charge nurse positions. New graduates wel­ come! Margate is offering competitive pay rates, great benefits, flexible 8 hour scheduling, a great team work envi­ ronment, and the ability to grown within. If you are a team player and have a love in your heart for our growing elderly population, please stop by and fill out an application. 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-5581 We are also accept­ ing applications for Part Time and PRN positions. Medical Records Assistant II 140-Help Wanted SALES/SERVICE Perform a variety of duties designed to receive and initiate phone calls from customers and field representatives relative to quotes, delivery, pricing, quality issues and the processing of RMA's for all locations. High School education and equivalent to 2 years college. Three to five year's experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of office procedures including operation of various equipment such as personal computer and computer software requiring some advanced skill knowledge. Proficient in Excel. PowerPoint, and strong Internet. knowledge. Knowledge of SOL is a plus. Send resume to Human Resources Dept. P.O. Box 1860, Boone, NC 28607. EEOE. WANTTO BE (Position 743-04-0576) CREATIVE? Ad closes 9/13/05. Full time position with New Know how to use River Behavioral a computer? HealthCare, Watauga Like to design? Outpatient Mental Health Center working The Jefferson Post in Medical Records is looking for you! Unit. Typical work Must be PC literate. hours 8-5, Mon.-Fri. Knowledge of Primary duties include publishing program transcription, opening and Photoshop a and closing of records, plus! Apply in filing and other duties person at the related to the Jefferson Post at maintenance of 203 S. Second medical records. Avenue in West Requires a high school Jefferson. (Located diploma and one year next door to Hart experience as an office Power Equipment assistant; or an on the backstreet) equivalent combination No phone calls of training and experience. Medical please. Records experience with the ability to type at least 50 wpm preferred. Salary grade/range (57) $21,216-$24,132. Sub­ mit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 230-Lawn 207 Winkler's Creek Mowers For Sale Rd., Boone, NC 28607. Criminal records check For Sale and pre-employment Lawn Mowerdrug testing is required. Zero turn. 50 inch cut. EOE/AAE. Craftsman, like new-6 hrs. $1.000 off. 336Need a new job? 902-3667 Look in The Jefferson Post 235-Christmas Classifieds! Trees Position Available Major Responsibilities: Provide clerical support for staff and policy board; monitor and maintain file structure to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and validity of documentation; use desktop publishing and photo software skills to layout newsletters and other public information materials. Minimum Education/Work Experience: Associ­ ate degree in related field and at least two years verifiable work experience in professional office performing tasks that include clerical support, data analysis, and pub­ lication layout and production or similar skills. Additional experience strongly preferred. In excep­ tional circumstances, other combination of education and experience may be considered. Professional references required. Skill Requirements: Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, comput­ er file management, designing basic forms. Others will not be considered. Working knowledge of govt. Regulations a strong plus. Strong organizational, basic research, and prioritizing skills re­ quired. Must be able to work independently. Salary commensurate with skill level. To Apply: Submit all of the following: (1) personal resume: (2) completed High Country Council of Governments application including computer addendum; (3) at least one professional reference letter. Applications ac­ cepted until position is filled: however, appli­ cants are encouraged to apply promptly to: Personnel Office High Country Council of Governments 719-A Greenway Rd PO Box 1820 Boone, NC 28607 Seeking experience tax preparer with strong customer service skills. Call Liberty Tax Service in Jefferson. 336-246-2021 Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 FOR SALE: Fraiser Fir Christmas Trees. 1600: 7-8 foot 75: 8-9 foot. Edward Hartzog 336-977-6705 336-877-5158 Hartzog Farms cdhartzog® skybest.com 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. 300Mlscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards. 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter. Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Rya Peyton Manning. yan, Tom To Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more... $200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description For Sale: Twin Bed with Mattress & Box spring, Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, cedar head & foot board Regular size bed, and a antique vanity dresser with mirrorMake an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each 310-Musical EU M:[•led -J M J[iL-ra We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Puppies to Give Away Part Beagle, Mostly Mutt. Very, Very Cute! 982-6198 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent FOR SALE 5 minutes to West Jefferson. Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2 . 1 Primal Raptor tires. Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. Beautiful, secluded home, set up a dual living unit. 1300sq.ft. 2 Br/2Ba- $600/month. 700 sq ft. 2Br/1Ba$400/month. 336-877-5859 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large •or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1989 Ford F-150 Runs Good. 4x4, New tires, worth $600, Snow plow worth $4000, $2900 Firm. 828-264-9328 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment West Jefferson Area. Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, ref., stove, ht. pump. Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location for office space. 877-4335 or 982-2408 9/10 with long train 336-977-9459 250-Furniture 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished! NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $900/month. $900 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Rake in the Savings with this Fall Classified Special! 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of September 2005 ONLY W Normally $41.92 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available r® For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rentsections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 For Rent: Very nice Townhouse located 1 mile from downtown West Jefferson. 2 story, 2 bedroom, 1&1/2 bath. Will allow pets with pet deposit. Available November 1. $725 per mo.+deposit. Call 877-1742 at night or 977-2011 IN NEED OF A RENTAL? LOOK NO MORE! 3 BR/2BA, 14'x68' single wide near Lansing. $350/month. 1BR/1BA apartment between the towns, $325/month. 2BR/1BA apartment in West Jefferson, $375/month. 1 BR/1 BA apartment in West Jef­ ferson, $325/month. Nice 3BR/1 BA home just outside of West Jefferson $500/month. Nice 3BR/1.5BA near town $675/month. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS #1, #2, &#3 Located on Valleyview Drive and Martin Street In Jefferson, NC is presently accepting applications for one, two and three bedroom apartments. Rental as­ sistance is given based on availability and qualifications. Apply Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm at 246 Lawson Lane, Jefferson, NC or call for an appointment at 846-7874 or 846-7377. Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale LAND HOME PACKAGES!! READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-927-2788 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1620 SQ FT. HOME: Horton Quality Construction Featuring 2x4 16" on center interior walls!! Oak cabinets, dishwasher, 1 piece fiberglass tubs! 2006 Model!! Pick your own colors. $46,900.00 Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Extra Nice Home with Land..Set up in Rock Creek Area! No Money Down with Payments less than Renting! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 FALL SPECIAL: Just Arrived!!!! Over 1600 Sq Ft!!!!! 2006 Model Lots of Options!! Great Floorplan!! 3 Bedroom with separate den!! Quality construction through outl! Delivered and setup $47,900.... Limited quantity at this price!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 FHA LOANS: OWN YOUR OWN HOME AND LAND WITH NO MONEY DOWN!! WE HAVE PROPERTY IN MOST AREAS..WE CAN SELL JUST THE LAND OR A PACKAGE IF NEEDED: CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on 505-Modular Homes for Sale SINGLEWIDE SPECIAL: 99.00 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT. 14X72 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH...DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage 106+ acres. Gap Creek area on paved road. Approx. 1.6m board feet of lumber, ready to harvest. $20,000 per acre includes mine & mineral rights. 301-424-8809 45 Acres in Big Horse Creek with great views. Several building sites, 14 miles from West Jefferson For more information call 336-384-4228 Blue Ridge Subdivision- Private lot, Cul-de-sac with views, level build, $8,000. Hwy 163/ to subdivision/ to Dogwood Drive/ Look for sign. Top Of The Falls Realty 1-800-232-7172 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Mobile Homes by Prices starting in the 30's. Local Dealers www.quailridge estates.com NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DONT WAIT! SAVE1SAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving In Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area. Call George 336-973-2335 Call 336-982-4354 In Jefferson, Very attractive 1.07 acre. Walking dis­ tance to restaurants, stores, hospital, Gov't. buildings. $55,000. Owner 336-982-2100 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 Bo you like to work on computers? Looking for a job where you use your creative skills? The Jefferson Post is looking for a part-time Graphic Besigner! Must have excellent PC skills and would he helpful to have experience with Photoshop and In Design (or publisher program) Come by today to apply in person.^ (No phone calls please) 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC (beside Hart Power on the backstreet) �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SKPTKMBKK 6, 2005 PAGE 9 Classifieds 1195-Legals 1160-Tree Service 1195-Legals ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater, shall be required on the day of sale. NOTICE OF SALE R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Ashe County on April 27, 2005 in the abovecaptioned special proceeding, the under­ signed Guardian of the Estate and Commis­ sioner will, on the 19th day of September, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Courthouse in Jeffer­ son, North Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder; for cash, pursuant to the judicial sales proce­ dures contained in Article 29A, §1-339.1, et. seq. of the North Carolina General Stat­ utes, the following described lands lying and being in Obids Township of Ashe County, North Carolina: RAV COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-E-220 ADMINISTRATOR'S EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mildred Angelyn Glisson, deceased of Ashe County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Mil­ dred Angelyn Glisson TO PRESENT them to the undersigned on 2005 or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of September, 2005. Rex La Felle Ruff, Jr. Executor Robert B. Angle, Jr. PA Attorney at Law 910 W. King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0016 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 05-SP-33 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF BLANCHE MILLER LANDRETH, INCOMPETENT This the 23rd day of August, 2005. Charlotte Gail Blake, Guardian of the Estate and Commissioner PO Box 1609, 590 S. Main Street. Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-2544 N.C. State. Bar No. 15482 PUBLIC NOTICE The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organiza­ tions will conduct an accreditation survey of High Country Health Care System on October 19-21,2005 The purpose of the sur­ vey will be to evaluate the organization's com­ pliance with nationally established Joint Com­ mission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded the organization. BEGINNING on a spike in the center of NCSR 1165, common corner of Lillian S. Davis and the H.H. Burgess Es­ tate, and runs thence with the line between Lillian S. Davis and the said Burgess Estate S 51-59 W 58.9 feet to a point in the center o creek; thence .down and with said creek, the follow­ ing new lines: N 34-19 W 160.52 feet to a point, N 17-06 W 7607 feet to a point, and N 30-13 W 199-86 feet to a point; thence, leaving said creek, N 62-45 E172.50 feet to a spike in the center of NCSR 1165; thence with the center of road, as follows: S 26-39 E 99.22 feet to a point, S 00-42 E 160.37 feet to a point S 8-59 E 105.35 feet to a point, and S 32-52 E 80.45 feet to the BEGINNING; con­ taining 1.112 acres. w w w 1195-Legals Healthcare Organizations One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 Or Faxed to . 630-792-5636 A1TTirf THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY A 0 1/AlS UAL I • SEPTEMBER 8 -10 • 10:00AM - 6:00PM • Or E-mailed to J cgmglsioi9l£ahg.9rg • The Joint Commis­ sion's Office of Quality Monitoring will ac­ knowledge in writing or by telephone requests received 10 days be­ fore the survey begins. An Account Represen­ tative will contact the individual requesting the public information interview prior to survey, indicating the location, date, and time of the interview and the name of the surveyor who will conduct the interview. e f f e r § o This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission's requirements and may not be removed before the survey is complete. Call Joint Commission standard deal with organization quality, safety-of-care issues, and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Any­ one believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public infor­ mation interview with the Joint Commission's field representatives at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Requests for a public information interview must be made in writ­ It is a portion of the ing and should be sent land which was con­ to the Joint Commis­ sion no later than five veyed by Jesse Baker, et ux at Book K-4, page working days before the survey begins. The 141. request must also indi­ This land is subject to a cate the nature of the information to be pro­ deed of trust in favor of First Charter Bank vided at the interview. Such requests should located in the Ashe County Registry at be addressed to Book 259, page 576. Division of Accredita­ tion Operations Deposit in the amount Office of Quality of five (5%) per cent of Monitoring the purchase price or Joint Commission on Seven Hundred Fifty Accreditation of WAREHOUSE CLOTHING SALE! Jefferson n P Post Today o s To Check t Out Our c o m Fall Special!!!! 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Subjects will be evolution vs. creation, Acts II, Genesis, and Revelation I. Call Bro. Doug Halsey for moreinformation at 276-5792833. Wednesday, September 7 8:30 a.m.: Open Airways - School Based Asthma Management Program for children 8-11. Call 846-0781 so that materials may be ordered. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at the Ashe Services for Aging. Louise Caudill will be the guest speaker explaining the new Thursday, September 8 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. Friday, September 9 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 5-8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Saturday, September 10 9 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center's 10th Annual Walk for Life will be held at First Assembly of God on FawRoland Road in Jefferson. Call 846-4100 for more information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark needs craft, antique or collectable vendors or anyone who is interested in doing demonstrations or children's activities or with help or ideas to improve the festival. Please call Shirley Farmer 336-3842907, Dayna Brown 336-3843330, or Sylvia Spencer 336384-3129. 10 a.m. - noon: Annual Membership Meeting for the National Committee for the New River. This meeting will be held in the Fire Hall in Fries, Va. Please call NCNR at 336246-4871 if you plan to attend. 4 p.m.: Walton - Howell Reunion will be held at the Jefferson Fire Department. Sunday, September 11 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at North Beaver Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Goodman speaking. Special music by the group Solid Rock. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at Temple Baptist Church with the Gospel Mountain Boys as guest singers. All are invited to come and take part in the service. After worship service, lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church, invite everyone to attend. 10:30 a.m.: Calvary Baptist Church will have Homecoming Services with Rev. Jamie Denny as guest speaker. All former members and friends of Calvary Church are invited to attend.t 11 a.m.: The Acapella Fellas Barbershop Quartet from Hickory, NC will be in concert at Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. 1 p.m.: Annual Harless Reunion will be held at Buffalo Baptist Church. All friends and family are encouraged to attend. 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Elliott Cemetery will be held on Horse Creek above Mt. Zion Church. 4 p.m.: Swamp Cats will perform at Sunday Concert in the Park in Memorial Park, Blowing Rock.This performance is sponsored by Wachovia and is free to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information contact Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. Monday, September 12 Arnold family will present special music. A covered dish lunch will follow. Pastor Dean Watson and the congregation invite you to attend. 11 a.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have Homecoming services with Rev. David Blackburn speaking. Special music will be at 10 a.m. with Sacred Ground. Lunch will follow. All former members, pastors, and friends are invited. Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have a spaghetti lunch after the worship service. Adult plates will be $6 and children's $4. All donations will be appreciated. Old Fields Baptist Church will have high attendance day. Everyone is encouraged to come and help with the effort. There will be a picnic lunch after the service. Rev. Jack Miller and congregation invite you to attend. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, a representative from the Committee for the New River will discuss activities for Wednesday, the preservation of the New River. Please come and learn September 21 more about this treasure in our 7 a.m.: Pet Drop off at Happy midst. For more information, Tails Pet Supplies on the call 982-9538. Backstreet for the Spay/Neuter 6:30 p.m. Ashe County program sponsored by the Historical Society Board of Ashe County Humane Society. Directors will meet at for their Pet must be picked up Thursday monthly meeting at the 1904 at 10 a.m. Court House Preservation 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Museum office in Jefferson. Pharmacy will be at Ashe This office is located next to First Charter. The public is welcome. 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III of the High Country will meet at Watauga County Human Services Center in Boone. Presenters will be Simon Watson, MD and Valarie Holzwarth, MA. The public is welcome to attend. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope and the Sanders family will share songs, stories and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Ashe Arts Center at 336-846-ARTS. Services for Aging. Thursday, September 22 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September whichis Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre through September 25 with matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Saturday, September 24 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Mountain Heritage Festival will be held on Main Street in Sparta. Oldfashioned street festival with juried crafts and food for sale, heritage demonstrations, live music, flatfoot contest and activities for the kids. No admission. For information call 800-372-5473 or spartanc.com. Studio Hop and Art on the Side will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Open house at over a dozen studios and an arts and crafts show and sale at the Ashe Arts Center. Tuesday, September 27 7 p.m.: session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Thursday, September 29 7:30 p.m.: Chapter Six, an award winning men's a capella group will perform at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, October 8 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is available: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more information and an application. Ongoing Events Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. for Creative Society Anachronism (SCA) meets at continued on page 11 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! — Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Entry Form Tuesday, September 13 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Informational meeting at Ashe County High School for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Wednesday, September 14 3 p.m.: Randell Jones, author of "In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone", will appear at the Ashe County Public Library. This exciting program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 846-2041. Thursday, September 15 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Drinking Water Screening at Agricul­ tural Service Center Confer­ ence Room with cost being $10. Call 336-219-2650 for more information. Friday, September 16 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fall Bazaar will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, September 17 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 11 a.m.: Festival Latino, presented by High Country Amigos, at Ashe Family Central. There will be music, food, dancing, crafts, contests and more! Call 982-3954 for further information. 7 p.m.: Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services with "Righteous Cry" as the guest singers. Speaker will be Rev. Sam Hawkins, services through Wednesday night. Rev. Keith Woodie and congregation invite you to attend. Sunday, September 18 10:30 a.m.: Buffalo Baptist Church will have Homecoming services. Guest speaker will be Rev. Steve Viers. The Roten- Pit Stop for Prizes Rac e Chevy Rack R Rnff WOO Richmond International Raceway 09-10-05 Race Winner 2nd Place 3rd Place Your Name Your Address, City Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC " 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson PIT STOP TOR PRIZE* RULES' 1. Must be 21 years old or older to enter. 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win ~ A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. 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TZitcit ^pec'uit 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings 2 Liter Drink <|0 99 IO« West Jefferson • 246-7500 Please see our Friday, September 16lb edition for the winner information for the NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the Chevy Rock & RnH 4<00 on Saturday, September 10th and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. Chevy Rack & Roll VQ0 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 11 C OMMUNITY E VENTS Events continued from page 10 7 p.m.every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd and 4th Monday night from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Refreshments are served. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 9828851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 - 1 0 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-2468111 or visit ACYC online at wWw. asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. —— Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's . 2§0S/f» Football Contest The Pizza Delivery Experts Please see our Friday, September 9th edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 8. _ 9._ 20. 14. 1 19. 13. E 18. 12. • I 17. 11. 4. 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A s25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the 16. 10. £ 200S- '06 football Contest Rules 15. 21. TIE BREAKER i| NAME 11 ADDRESS following Thursday. The,.bonus prize will not be awarded if there ARMY 11 STATE If CITY ZIP 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. All mail entries must be postmarked by the post office no later than the Friday preceding the start of the contest period and be received no later than Monday's mail. All entries hand delivered must be at the office of Jefferson Post no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday starting the contest week. 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Lori has documented the faces and places of Ashe County ina photo essay exhibit that is sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia, memories and smiles. Ms.Hall stated These photos not only encompass our beautiful surroundings, but also the people of Ashe, for both combined is what I feel makes Ashe so special." The exhibit will showcase over 60 framed photographs of various size and subject matter. Lori is a full time resident of Ashe County and is the owner of Art & Sou 1 Photography. A life-changing event brought her to where she is today. She worked for corporate America for 20 years when a life-threatening struck her. Lori illness believes that everything happens for a reason and views her illness as a gift. For through her illness,she began to reflect upon her life. She made a vow to God that if she lived through this ordeal, she would change her life and never forget the lessons learned. Her first lesson was that people and relationships are what really matter, not money and things. The second lesson she learned was one of gratitude. Her third lesson was to live her purpose. Lori did get her second chance. She realized that making a living is not the same as making a life. She was guilty of riding that fast-paced, got to climb the corporate ladder mentality. She realized that living such a fast-paced life she had missed the beauty in the ordinary and simple. Once Lori completed her chemo treatments and recovered from her illness, she did just as she vowed. She changed her life and has kept her lessons in the forefront of her mind. She ended up leaving her corporate job and sending herself back to school and obtained a Professional Photography degree from New York Institute of Photography. Lori then moved to Ashe County, a place that brought her peace during her recuperation. Lori feels her training comes as much from her inner eye as from her extensive training at a respected institution. She realizes that the lessons she learned about gratitude and noticing the details has enabled her to be a better photographer to see emotion and therefore, create emotion. As part of her commitment to give back to the community Lori will be donating the proceeds from the sales from this exhibit to various local non-profit and human services organizations. "I'm hopeful that this community will embrace this opportunity to give back in representation of the true 'Spirit of Ashem said Ms. Hall The Ashe County Arts Council is please to be sponsoring this wonderful new exhibit. The Ashe Arts Center Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm and Saturday, 10am to 4pm. For more information please call 336-846-ARTS. Frescoes Festival coming in October The annual Fall Festival of the Frescoes will be held in Glendale Springs on Saturday, October 1. Once again the Parish of the Holy Communion will present a traditional country fair on the grounds of the Mission House across the street from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The fair will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Ample areas for parking and picnicking are available adjacent to the fair grounds. The church booths include: Granny's Attic full of treasures yoii've been seeking at yard sales; the Bake Sale booth full of goodies to eat now or take home for later; the Silent Auction Booth with displays of prized objects you might obtain at bargain prices; and the Plant Booth, a treat for fall gardeners. Tickets for the beautiful queen size quilt, displaying handembroidered birds created by the ladies of the church, will be available. Many outside vendor booths with a broad selection of arts and crafts including wood working, knitwear, jewelry, pottery and others will be on hand. At the Fresco Cafe, cooks will be serving up, at a very reasonable price, a half of a barbequed chicken with sides of baked beans, slaw and roll and for lesser appetites, the standard fare of Joe Franklin's famous chili and hot dogs with all the 'fixins'. Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC) will host a booth serving cold drinks and popcorn. There will be day-long entertainment, including keyboard and guitar music, as well as singing groups and a bell choir ensemble from South Carolina. The Mission Housegiftshopwill also be open for browsing and gift purchases. It is not too early to mark your calendar and to plan October 1 for a day at the Festival of the Frescoes. More information is available by calling 336- 982-3076. Dance club 2005-06 A very special 'Thank You' Am\ Hart and her family, say, "Thank You!'to the com­ munity, the musicians, neigh­ bors, friends (old and new), and Gayle Winston and the River House "Inn-mates" who donated their time and hard work. On Sunday, August 21, Gay­ le Winston of River House put together the most memorable event of my life, a benefit, si­ The monthly dances are lent auction and a 50th birth­ The 2005-2006 season for the FIfTY NIGHTERS held the third Saturday of day party. There are many DANCE CLUB begins at 8:00 the month and the season to thank and I would like to p.m. on Saturday, September will continue until April of mention a few: the awesome 17th at the Moose Lodge on 2006 with a month off for musicians who performed for Deerfield Road in Boone, NC. the unpredictable weather of hours, Gene Hafer, George The first event will feature January. Guests are invited @ and Shelia Elmer, the River the rockin* music of the King $25 a couple. Annual mem­ House staff and friends, "By Bees Band who promise to berships provide a reduced River House" property own­ continue their efforts to pro­ rate for the seven events. For ers, neighbors, dear friends, vide the high energy music more information call Frank family, Roxanne Mitchell of that gets your feet moving to or Gail at 828-262-0708. Sanibel Island, all those who the beat. donated art and items for the silent auction, all those who bid on the silent auction, new friends and guests from near to far, and the volunteers from New River Fire and Rescue Department who helped park cars... I am still overwhelmed by the love, concern, and sup­ port from some 200 guests! During the benefit, 1 had the opportunity to speak about my cancer. I wanted to let men and women know how important it is to be ag­ gressive with their physi­ cians, especially women in their pre-menopause years. A physician was treating me once a month for a year and a half. Much later, I discovered a lump in my groin. After be­ ing referred to a surgeon, I was scheduled for hernia re­ pair that turned out to be re­ moval of a cancerous lymph Roger Kirkman node, thence stage IV ovarian Roger Kirkman, Fifth Dis­ ity for working families. cancer. There is a test called trict Democratic congressional The speaker emphasized the a CA125, it measures cancer/ candidate and office manager importance of the Ashe Campus tumor cells in your blood. The of the Marketing and Commu­ of the Wilkes Community Col­ CA125 test is not routinely nicating Department at Win­ lege in job training and nurtur­ given to women during an­ ston Salem State University, ing small business saying that spoke to a packed house of en­ education was key to reviving nual physicals. Be aggressive with your doctors...one out of thusiastic Democrats at Smoky the mountain economy. Mountain Barbeque Tuesday Kirkman and his wife, Con­ every three citizens are diag­ evening, August 23. Kirkman nie, reside in Winston Salem, nosed with some type of can­ stressed the need of govern­ NC. He is a graduate of Uni­ cer annually. ment investment in programs versity of North Carolina at that will create employment Chapel Hill and is currently opportunities in the mountain employed in marketing at Win­ communities of Western North ston Salem State University. Carolina. Kirkman stated the He announced that he is a can­ greatest economic need in didate for Congress in the Fifth northwest North Carolina was District of North Carolina. The the need for good paying jobs Fifth Congressional District with health benefits. He cited includes the counties of Ashe, the Democrats record of sup­ Watauga, Wilkes, Alleghany, porting education, job training Surry, Stokes, Yadkin, Forsyth, and encouraging small busi­ Iredell, Alexander, and Rock­ ness as being important in ingham in northwest North turning around the economy in Carolina. the mountain region. Kirkman Ashe County Democratic pointed out that small business Party Chair, Melba Jones, an­ was the major engine in job cre­ nounced that the party's an­ ation in the northwest. He ex­ nual Fall Gala will be held on plained that the development September 24 at the Council on of a start up business usually Aging building on Chatty Rob generates a number of support Lane in West Jefferson. The enterprises in the community program will begin at 6 p.m. that create more employment Tickets are available from local opportunities for local citizens. Democrats and are $15 each. He cited as an example market­ The party will have a booth ing goat cheese to compliment at the L.A. Festival in Lansing the growing wine industry in on September 10. Local candi­ northwest North Carolina. dates will be available to greet Kirkman cited the develop­ visitors at the booth. ment of a vibrant middle class The Ashe County Democrat­ through government programs ic Party general meeting takes such as the G.I. bill, the small place at Smoky Mountain Bar­ business administration and beque at 7 p.m. in West Jeffer­ college loans as the catalyst for son on the fourth Tuesday of the longest period of prosper­ each month. Party Chair, Melba ity in the country's history. He Jones, invites all interested cit­ pointed out that the Democratic izens to attend these meetings. Party leads the way in creating Call 336-846-9068 for more in­ programs that create prosper­ formation. Democrats welcome Roger Kirkman i ve nau io cnemo treat­ ments to first shrink the tu­ mors in my body. My surgery is scheduled for September 13 after which I'll have 16 more chemo treatments and hopefully, we'll have won the battle! It is so important to have the love and support of your family and friends. George and Sheila have gotten up many a day to shuttle me to my chemo treatments and get me to my doctor visits. My husband, David, and daugh­ ter, Wende, and grandson, Irie, have really been there for me as well as my wonder­ ful gal pals, Martha, Roxanne, Nancy and Sheila. Gayle Win­ ston has been a generous and supportive employer. I have had wonderful care beginning with Dr. Thomas Prewitt, a general surgeon in Boone, who first diagnosed my cancer. I have a three in one oncologist, hands on GYNoncologist-surgeon, Dr. Law­ rence Nycum, from the For­ syth Regional Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, who has taken excellent care of me. It is important to have a fam­ ily medical doctor. Dr. MaryEmma Beres of the Grayson Highlands Family Medicine in Independence, Va. has been a wonderful help! I am a spiritual person; the powers of prayer, love and support from family and friends have gotten me through the sickness of che­ motherapy and the strength now to face surgery. If there is anyone facing the battle of cancer, please feel free to call me at home, 336-877-1974. I can share what I have learned or please seek support from the Ameri­ can Cancer Society at 1-800ASC-2345 or the Website www.cancer.org. There are lo­ cal cancer groups that I have found on the web. "Keep the Faith and a mil­ lion Thanks!" Amy Hart Shop Our "YARD" Sale! JEFFERSON POST END OF «TA* YARD SALE c SATURDAY SEPTEMBER IO™ I T.G 1 JAM - UXTIL... Male/I ;abSmix » , I . months old + Womens, Mens & Kids Clothing O S *T Y e Music, Books, CD's N. Exercise Equipment ' ? Shoes v Household & Kitchen items Located on the hackstreet next to Hart Power Equipment in Downtown WJ Come on out to visit today and take your pick of many different breeds and ages!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-06 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/06b3bbb59db7d9ce91ed4972afd74892.pdf 619efe36010e38e90b2ec0bba63a360e PDF Text Text Battle of the Bulldogs close Friday page 1B September 9, 2005 Husky, Bulldog soccer undefeated 500 page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com Bowling season wraps up Volume 80, Issue 72 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Man to face murder charge by Jim Thompson Editor A meeting Thursday will decide whether Steven Doug­ las Cochran faces murder charges here or in Grayson County, Va. "We will meet with District Attorney Tom Horner this afternoon," West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams said Thursday morning. The meeting will also include representatives of the SBI, which has been involved in the case. Cochran, who is current­ ly in the county jail under $625,000 secured bond, is al­ leged to have kidnapped and strangled Leona "Lee" Blythe Photo courtesy of WJPD Schilling, 73, a Florida resi­ Steven Douglas Cochran, dent who seasonally lived in 42, is in county jail on kid­ a camper at Greenfield camp­ napping and other charges. ground in West Jefferson. Schilling was last heard there. Earlier, the owners, from on the evening of Tues­ who, like Cochran, live in day, Aug. 30. At approximately Johnston County, N.C., had 8:30 p.m., she called the own­ told her he was not welcome ers of a neighboring camper, to use their camper when leaving a voice message say­ they were not present. Short­ ing that Cochran—sometimes ly after this call, authorities a guest at their camper—was say, Schilling called a friend to say she would be working at The Quilt Gathering that Wednesday. A missing person report was filed with town police af­ ter Schilling missed her regu­ lar breakfast at Bantam Chef, failed to show up at work and could not be located. Authorities allege Cochran stole Schilling's credit cards. One was used at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning to buy gas at Murphy Oil USA adjacent to Wal-Mart. One Photo courtesy of Ashe Memorial Hospital of her cards was also used Lucille Brown, from left, Lucy McNeill and Virginia Clark have enjoyed working on the "Seglater in the day to buy more raves Quilt" to be raffled this fall as a fundraiser for the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation gas, this time in Hico, W.Va. project to renovate areas of Segraves Care Center. One card was found on top of a phone booth at a welcome center in Winchester, Va., and turned in by a citizen to a nearby bank. At about 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, a group of school of­ ficials walking near the New River in extreme southern Grayson County discovered by Linda Burchette but they also took squares son. "Now more people prefer a body. This was identified as Assistant Editor back to their rooms to work fancy stitching." Schilling's mid-day Thursday, Residents at Segraves on." The group has been work­ Sept. 1. Care Center are pleased to be Johnson said a number of ing on the quilt for about During the day Thursday, playing a part in the renova­ the female residents got in­ eight weeks. It will be raffled See Murder, page 5A tion of their facility. Several of volved in the quilt, two senior during the AMH Employee the ladies who live there have companions assisted, they Sale this fall and until then it worked with staff, friends used quilting frames made by will be displayed in the hospi­ and family members to create Director Carol Burt's father tal lobby. Tickets are $1 each a quilt to be raffled with pro­ and loaned for the project by or six for $5. ceeds going toward the Ashe her mother, and Johnson's "This quilt has extra spe­ Memorial Hospital Founda­ own granddaughter played a cial meaning for us because tion campaign to renovate part. our dining and bathing areas the bathing and dining areas "This is Virginia's first time are part of the Foundation at Segraves. making a quilt while Juan- project," said Johnson. "It Activities Director Brenda ita, Lucy and Lucille are old gave us a way to contribute, Johnson is organizing the ef­ hands at making quilts," said and it has been fun. A lot of spiracy to sell or distribute jail at the time of these new forts of the crafts class to cre­ Johnson of her quilting group. people have come by to see it, methamphetamine: charges. He and his wife are ate the "Segraves Quilt" as a "Arlene had a hand in it and and you'd be surprised how •Frederick Ray Price, 43, alleged to have abducted fundraiser. She said that last she used to make quilts. My many people haven't seen a of Pottertown in Watauga their children (of whom they year the class began donating granddaughter even got in on quilting frame or quilting pro­ County. had lost custody) from their crafts to the AMH Employee sewing a square and donated cess before. And others would •Robert Dolan Smith Jr., foster parents at gunpoint in Sale to help raise funds for two squares of purple mate­ come by and say, 'Ooh, that's a 37, of Creston. Smith has also Watauga County. The children the Foundation campaign. Nine Square.' rial." been charged with continuing were recovered unharmed af­ "We joined in with some of "There's a lot of love that's • "Some of the squares are ter an Amber Alert led to the our projects," said Johnson, gone into that quilt, and hard cut from cloth used in previ­ criminal enterprise, a felony. •Kevin Lowell Powers, 40, capture of Canter and his "and somehow the idea blos­ work," said Virginia. ous projects, so it's kind of wife in Whitetop, Va. of Jefferson. somed and somebody said, The queen-size quilt is like a memory quilt," she add­ •Rebecca Ann Stout, 30, of Det. Chris Miller of the 'Let's do a quilt.' Someone had done in a Nine Square pat­ ed. "Even people who donated Sheriffs Office withheld the material and swatches, oth­ tern with the squares hand- squares will have memories Creston. with embroidery sewn into the quilt. I think •James Lee Canter, 29, names of the other two sub­ ers donated, and we just went tacked jects, pending their arrest on to town on it. They worked on thread. "This is an older form it's been a very meaningful residence uncertain. it not only as a group project, of tacking quilts," said John­ project for all of us." Canter was already in these charges. Segraves residents help renovate their facility Seven charged in meth conspiracy by Jim Thompson Editor Five people are in cus­ tody—and authorities are looking for two more—on charges they conspired to manufacture and sell or dis­ tribute methamphetamine. The Ashe County Sheriffs Office and the Northwest Methamphetamine Task Force worked together on the charges. These five are in cus­ tody, facing one count each of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine and con­ Commissioners pledge money County rallies to aid Katrina's survivors to assist Riverview Center by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County Commission­ ers agreed to give Riverview Community Center $3,000 out of the contingency fund to help with expenses this year, but require that a representa­ tive of the facility return each year at budget time to make further funding requests. Senior representative Greg Carroll attended the commis­ sioners' Monday meeting to ask for a total of $16,326.30 over the next five years - a re­ quest of $3,000 this year and the same plus a 10 percent cost-of-living increase each of the next four years. He said the center is facing a loss of revenue due to fewer dona­ tions and increasing expens­ es. The commissioners noted that they could not commit future boards to such a fund­ ing agreement and that is why they asked Carroll or another Riverview representative to come back each spring to ask Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpoet.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Photo by Linda Burchette The walking trail at Riverview Community Center offers both a scenic stroll along the New River and a way to keep fit. For a more vigorous workout, check out the fitness center. Signup for Medicare drug card to start Signup for the new Medicare Medication Part D prescription drug card program, that goes into effect-in January, begins Nov. 15 and thousands of Ashe County seniors are eligible to apply. Ashe Services for Aging and the Social Secu­ rity Administration are busy assisting seniors throughout the county to understand this new Medicare program and get them signed up for sub­ sidies that will help with the costs of a deductible, premiums and co-payments - an average of $2,100 in assistance. Several dates have been set aside to help with to be included in the budget. Commissioner Chairman Larry Rhodes said this is the procedure for all county de­ partments and any agencies requesting funding. County Manager Dan Mc­ Millan said he sends out let­ ters each year to those who have been receiving county funding to remind them to come before the board to re­ quest continued funding. Carroll said Riverview had never received such a letter, and McMillan said it was be­ cause the understanding with Riverview when the lease was granted was that they would not request county funding. Carroll said he understood this, but the center has faced an annual cost over the past three years of more than $47,000, and that money is spent on renovations and maintenance of the facility. "We have spent thousands of dollars to update the facili­ ty," Carroll wrote in a message See Riverview, page 5A by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The Ashe County Disaster Relief Team continues to col­ lect much-needed items for survivors of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast. Several tractor-trailer loads of water, food and person­ al items have headed for Louisiana to be distributed throughout the area. Trucks have been loading in the West Jefferson WalMart parking lot as a more permanent collection and storage site is being sought. For more information about this effort, contact Friend­ ship Baptist Church at 9822080 or Ashe Baptist Asso­ ciation office at 246-5631. The Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department is also accepting donations for survivors and those dis­ placed by the storm. Items needed include: bot­ tled water, personal hygiene, hand sanitizer, baby food, diapers, bottles, sippie cups, toys, coloring books, crayons, story books, bleach, cleaning signup information in the community. Assistance will be available from 9 a.m. to noon at the fol­ lowing sites: Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Jefferson Drug; Wednesday, Sept. 14 at CVS Pharmacy in West Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 15 at Ashe County Public Library in West Jefferson; Wednesday, Sept. 21 at People's Drug in West Jefferson; Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Warrensville Drug; and Thursday, Oct. 6 at Wal-Mart in West Jefferson. These outreach signups are to help those on Medicare and with limited income and resources apply for a subsidy to help them pay the cost of the drug card when it becomes available. Those who have Medicaid in addition to Medicare will items, and first aid supplies. Cash donations are also welcome. Make checks pay­ able to: Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department and send care of Heidi Poe, 235 Mt. Ivey Trail, Jefferson, NC 28640. The money is used for mulit-purpose items. Anyone wishing to donate can drop off items at the fire department Friday through Sunday between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call Lorri Poe after 2:30 p.m. at 982-3268, Heidi Poe at 9824474 or Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department at 982-3539. Heritage Automotive will be collecting itemsduring the month of September. Bring bottled water, personal hy­ giene items, clothing, canned food items, and other neces­ sities to the Dodge Store showroom in West Jefferson. Staff members will also be providing items and trans­ portation of donations. To ar­ range for items to be picked See Katrina. page 5A automatically get the subsidy and do not need to apply for it. Assistance is also available at Ashe Services for Aging off Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Out­ reach coordinators are Ruth Gambill and Peggy Haas. Senior Center Director Louise Caudill is coordinator for the Medicare Part D program. For information, call 246-4347 or 246-2461. Caudill spoke to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday to explain the program and efforts to assist senior citizens. She said that by now, about one third of the county's seniors had been reached, and all needed to be reached by the end of October. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 [EFFERSON POST The Ashe Shriner's Club would like to thank the following sponsors of this year's Golf Tournament. YADKIN VALLEY BANK Ashe Federal Bank Carroll Leather Goods onSorS Wachovia Securities MILLER INSURANCE (ufefey'J; =MEI/=- LLC Day's Nursery and Landscaping State Farm Insurance, Mitch Phillips Agency Frasers Restaurant and Catering Jefferson Florist Northwestern Bank Vannoy and Reeves Attorneys Jefferson Drug Store Melissa M. Goodman, CPA Midway Sales Woodlands BBQ Dr. Alvin P. Jenkins R.H. Barringer Distributing Co. Winners Circle Ashe County Motors, Inc. Sherrie Hodges, Attorney Coca Cola Bottling Company Superior Pontiac Mountain Times Holman Construction Dr. John Ryan, O.D. Bill Hart Construction Colvard Oil Company Boone Family Funeral Home 580 WKSK Radio Waddell Brothers Carpet Cleaning Parker Tie Company, Inc. Appalachian Mountain Mortgage Ingles Market, Inc. McDonalds Skyline / Skybest Radio Hill Sales Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. Leviton Manufacturing Co. f Carolina West Wireless, Ernie Carpenter Inc. Barr Evergreen, Inc. L. T. Motors Parker and Burgess Realty Sweet Aromas Bakery and Cafe Tri-County Paving Midtown Motors Sturgill Tree Farms Gambill Oil Company Market Place Flea Market Smoky Mountain BBQ Dwight Phillips Auto Sales Unique Embroidery Thompsons Nursery H. and W. Oil Company T & D Satellite Blue Ridge Electric Shatley Paving First Citizens Bank '0 Johnston and Johnston Attorneys James R. Vannoy Construction Company Creative Printers Beaver Creek Grocery Dr. Mike Vollmer Jefferson Rent All Weavers Tree Farm Blue Ridge Medical Transport Inc. Barr Insurance Agency Jefferson Post Signs 423-768-2277 Burgess Furniture Store Mason Memorial Foundation Sears - Sam Halsey Inc. Jefferson Landing Real Estate Chandler Concrete Co. Sheets Brothers Inc. Ashe County Cheese Company Midtown Antiques Mall Mikes Mufflers and Tires Antiques on Main Mack Brown, Inc. Boone Bowling Center Gates Rubber Company Timothy M. Rector, DDS - Brett Summey, DDS Kenneth Sexton Farms Mountain Aire Seafood Blue Ridge Mountain Realty Current Chiropractic Clinic PC Warrensville Drug Classic Homes Badger / Ashelawn Funeral Home Kilby - Hurley, Attorneys Greens Grill #1 and Daiseys Diner State Drywall, Inc. Ashe Appraisal Dogwood Realty Petal Pusher Neil Church Construction Mountain Life Homecare Builders Mart of Ashe ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Sponsors: - !N\KV* MR£ % » \SHE * < * w Ashe County Garage Doors I I I I % I for $20.00 or 6 for $100 DONATION Entitles you to u chance at 2005 PT Cruiser . Drawing to be held Sept. 18, 2005 I at the Annual Ashe Shrine Golf Tournament. All proceeds to benefit the Ashe Shrine Club. See a Shriner to purchase a ticket to WIN a New PT Cruiser to be given away at the Golf Tournament! „ F T01IRNAMI-M The 2005 Ashe Shriner's Golf Tournament At Mountain Aire Golf Club • Sunday, September 18th Tee off at 8:30AM & 1:30PM All funds go to the Ashe Area Crippled & Burned Children Individual Trophies will be awarded. Additional Golfers $50p0 - Includes green fees, golf cart & free lunch. Come and enjoy a day of golf in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information call Mike Neaves at 982-9050 or A.R. Cope at 982-9379 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS Governor opens doors for Katrina victims RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley has announced that victims displaced from their Gulf Coast homes by Hur­ ricane Katrina will be pro­ vided shelter in North Caro­ lina. Easley made an initial offer to accept 1000 citizens in Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro. More refugees will be accepted as the need develops. "We are going to do at least as much for American citizens as we do for the peo­ ple of other nations," Easley said. "In North Carolina, we know what it is like to be dev­ astated by hurricanes and we are more than willing to do our part help victims from other states. If all states ac­ cept a reasonable number of evacuees no one state will be overburdened." Disaster victims may ar­ rive as early as today at air­ ports in Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro. Transpor­ tation to local shelters will be coordinated by the N.C. Department of Crime Con­ trol and Public Safety and lo­ cal emergency management officials. Shelters will pro­ vide food, beds and hygiene facilities for as long as nec­ essary. Easley will be seek­ ing federal assistance to help cover the costs of providing shelter. North Carolina Emergen­ cy Management personnel are on the ground in Louisi­ ana and Mississippi assist­ ing with disaster response as well as the evacuee of vic­ tims. They will continue to work with officials in the af­ fected states as needed. Citizens in North Carolina who want to donate money to help with relief efforts in other states can call the N.C. Disaster Hotline toll free at 1-888-835-9966 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The money that is collected will be sent to the other states to use for their immedi­ ate needs. The N.C. Helping Neighbors Fund is managed by the Governor's Office in partnership with United Way of North Carolina. There is no administrative cost asso­ ciated with the fund, and 100 FEMA can aid Katrina victims here ATLANTA—Even if you fled ahead of Hurricane Ka­ trina to another state, help is still as close as your tele­ phone or online computer. If you evacuated from one of the Gulf Coast states, and are still away from a home or business you be­ lieve sustained uninsured losses from Hurricane Ka­ trina, you can speed the assistance process if you apply right where you are before returning home, Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emer­ gency Management Agency (FEMA) officials said today. The President has de­ clared areas of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi as major disaster areas. FEMA has created two ways to apply. You can call FEMA's toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing im­ pediments. FEMA special­ ists will be working around the clock seven days a week taking application informa­ tion until further notice. For those with access to a computer with Internet connections, applications can be filed at FEMA's Web site, www.fema.gov where home page instructions at the " Online Individual As­ sistance Center" will lead applicants to the right place. If you do not have a computer with you, they are generally available at public libraries. Many com­ mercial office suppliers and motels also have computer facilities. If you have the infor­ mation below ready, it will speed the telephone pro­ cess. But heavy telephone traffic caused by the large number of applications may cause delays. To avoid such delays, place your calls well before dawn or after sunset. Festival Latino coming to Family Central Sept. 17 On September 17 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ashe Family Central, the region will have the opportunity to be trans­ ported to several Latin Amer­ ican Countries! Plan now to attend and taste the foods, ad­ mire the dress and learn the dances of many of our neigh­ bors to the South. Foods from Honduras, Mexico, Cuba and other countries will be avail­ able. The agenda includes music played by last year's great MC, Manuel Lopez, who will be assisted by Paul Ma­ rino and Maria Vasquez. Sev­ eral dance groups and bands will be performing and the audience, especially children ages 7 and up, will have the opportunity to learn "Arte e Movimento". Breaking news about the Festival Latino! A fabulous band from the Raleigh area, Color Latino, will play at the festival!! "Color Latino is the #1 Latin group in North Carolina! The name comes from the diversity of colors of our Latino culture. We play a great variety of genres such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, mambo, plena, latin pop, latin jazz, jazz, blues, and bachata among others." Color Latino has received many awards and recogni­ tions throughout North Caro­ lina and has performed across the US and as far abroad as Peru. Check out their website to learn more: http://www.colorlatinomusic.com. The "Demonstration of Your Nation Contest" which was a great success last year will be repeated and a first prize of $100 and a second prize of $50 will be won by the booth 'which best dem­ onstrates the traditions, cus­ toms, history or skills of their Hispanic/Latino country. In addition there will be several opportunities to have health screenings in the Health Services area of the Festival. The event, which is a fund raiser for support of the High Country Amigos Latino Cen­ ters in Ashe and Watauga, is still looking for sponsors and would like to thank the following sponsors that have already committed to the event: •A big thanks to our Gold Sponsor, Heritage Chevro­ let who will have several cars on display at the event and would like to let people know that they have Spanish speaking personnel available to help in the purchase of ve­ hicles. •A big thanks also to our Silver Sponsor Magic Video that also is extremely help­ ful to our Spanish speaking residents. •We have several Friends percent of the donated funds will go to the victims. Make checks payable to the N.C. Helping Neighbors Fund and mail to: shelter assistance." Local communities are prepared to provide hurri­ cane victims with food, shel­ ter, medical assistance, and help with the federal disaster process upon their arrival. Federal officials have asked that all evacuation as­ sistance be coordinated. In­ dividuals acting on their own could slow down the rescue process. N.C. Helping Neighbors Fund Office of the Governor 20312 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-0312 "We are working with fed­ eral officials to coordinate the evacuation of disaster victims," Easley said. "We urge citizens to work through state and local emergency of­ ficials if they want to offer ftEGAL CINEMAS • Pw» / DiKOunt Tie** Restriction* Apply REGAL 7 210 New Market SI Center 828-262-3800 800-FAN0ANGO 254* EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE (PG-13) CM <1250 350) 200 850 Be ready to provide such in­ formation as: Your mailing address. •A telephone number where you can be reached. •Your social security number. •An indication of your income. •Any insurance informa­ tion. 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This program is funded, in part by a Touring/Presenting Series Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and corporate sponsorship by Ashe County Motors Photo courtesy of High Country Amigos A scene from last year's Festival Latino. that are donating to the event including; The Skate Zone, Ashe County Joblink and the Farm Bureau Insur­ ance Company. High Country Amigos would also like to say thanks to a few more sponsors of the Festival. •Silver Sponsor: Guardian Insurance Company •Other friends who are supporting the festival are The Friendly Shoe Store, The Cutter's Edge, and Hometown Furniture If you would like your com­ pany's ad included in the pro­ gram brochure, there is still time to get your sponsorship form in. Here is your oppor­ tunity to have your services and products introduced to our Hispanic/Latino neigh­ bors. Call Isabel Spencer at 982-3954; Beth Mc Alister at 982-4311 or the Office of Ashe Healthy Carolinians at Ashe Memorial Hospital at 8460781. 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Mike Easley acted last week to make room for several thousand homeless people, victims of Hurricane Katrina, in Charlotte and other metropolitan areas. Now Franklin Graham has called on churches to open their buildings to house more homeless peo­ ple. A huge dent could be put in the number of displaced persons if, as he suggested, each church welcomed 10 people. The response will provide an excellent way to differentiate between actu­ al bodies of faith and folks that just get together every Sunday, mostly out of habit. Members of one body of faith, Friendship Baptist Church (along with others), spent the holiday week­ end in Wal-Mart parking lot, gathering and organiz­ ing relief items headed for Alexandria, Louisiana. The response has been very strong, and trucks continue to roll south. Wal-Mart itself deserves credit for responding gen­ erously and quickly to Hurricane Katrina. The company has contributed countless gallons of water and other supplies. In addi­ tion, the company's leaders have announced that any Wal-Mart employee who has been displaced by the storm, or whose store has been damaged or destroyed may report to work at any Wal-Mart in the United States, and immediately be added to the payroll. That is a model that every large company in the affected area should adopt. Undoubtedly, there are many here who would be willing to donate time to help Katrina's victims. The day is approaching, if slow­ ly, when such volunteers will be needed. Right now, the situation remains so dangerous and complicated that there is no room for "amateurs," no matter how well-meaning. Volunteers trained in dealing with such emergencies, such as the teams dispatched last week by Samaritan's Purse, are what is needed, and the best thing we can do is sup­ port those able to be effec­ tive in the disaster area. Before us as a nation lies years, perhaps decades of work to restore life on the Gulf Coast to normalcy. It is a long road, and it is one that we must—putting aside questions of region, politics, religion or any other fac­ tors—travel together. That does not mean an investi­ gation (or more than one) of the federal government's failures is not needed. But while that begins, as begin it must, there remains vast amounts of work to do. We are reminded of an old movie called "The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming!" which told the story of a Soviet submarine that went aground near a New England fishing vil­ lage. At the climax of the movie, the sub commander has ordered his crew to fire into the town; standing on the dock, the men of the town take the safeties off their rifles to return fire. Suddenly, a boy who has climbed a church steeple for a view of the action slips and is hanging by his shoe, screaming. A Soviet sailor leaps from the sub, rushes to the steeple and saves the boy. The guns are put down, rifles as well as the sub's deck gun. In that moment, the common humanity of "enemies" shines through. The movie ends as the town's sailors escort the sub back to deep water, sur­ rounding it with their own boats so it is not fired on by our navy. Perhaps amid the horrors of Katrina's path of destruc­ tion, we, as Americans, can find the nearly lost ability of working together. Perhaps there will be a redemption from our divisions as we bury the dead, minister to the living and rebuild for the future. We may certain­ ly hope so. Pos Jefferson Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Hooray! PAGE 4A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 fUcHWXDTVISi WntH To the Editor: Hooray for Susan Phillips and Craig Dudley! Finally, somebody has come forward and called a spade a spade! I have been sitting here watching the disaster in Lou­ isiana, Alabama, and Missis­ sippi, and hearing our "hero" in the White House tell the nation how he knows how these people feel, how they are suffering. In fact, he is so concerned and touched he even sacrificed two days of his month-long vacation to personally oversee the res­ cue, evacuation, and relief aid his government is "on top of"! We see school children offering their pennies to help the victims of Katrina. People are being asked to sacrifice and donate money and rightfully so. Still, these same people who are asked to dig deep are being gouged at the gas pumps, as they have been for months or lon­ ger, by Mr. Bush's favored oil companies. I don't see or hear of Mr. Bush's "buddies," the cor­ porate CEOs that averaged over eleven million dollars in salaries in 2004, com­ ing forward to contribute! I don't see or hear Mr. Bush's "buddies," the oil companies, bragging of their 840 million dollar profits for the past quarter, coming forward to contribute! I don't see or hear of Mr. Bush's "buddies," the elected officials in Wash­ ington, calling for an emer­ gency session to do some­ thing. However, Mr. Bush's Congress made sure to jump into the private Terri Schiavo situation with their moralis­ tic bully tactics and likewise with the important steroid problem in professional ath­ letics. What's wrong with this picture? However, in Mr. Bush's defense, he is personally go­ ing to fly over the disaster area to see first hand the destruction. We've only been seeing the situation on every network hourly since it first occurred. What's wrong with this picture? I'm quite sure Mr. Bush will find some way to blame Katrina on Saddam, WMDs, terrorism, women favoring the right to an abortion, or heaven forbid, those gays wishing to be united in mar­ riage! After all, the past five miserable years in this coun­ try have been based on fear and terrorism according to Mr. Bush and his adminis­ tration, while he favors the wealthy and big business. In turn he ignores the unem­ ployed, the ever-increasing poor, the decreasing middle class, soaring drug and gas prices, the high cost of health care, seniors struggling to survive on Social Security, an increasing national debt, and the sacrifice of soldiers in Iraq. Kent M. Marsten Crumpler Support for lottery To the Editor: I don't feel the same way that Phillip Addison feels about the Lottery. Now we can get the money that the people are sending to VA or South Carolina. If that money doesn't go for the Lot­ tery it will be for sales tax. I hate to see anybody crippled up but this time I'm glad Garwood was at home. All the other states that for the lottery is not gambling. If I knew I could win I would buy a ticket every day. I don't see a thing wrong with helping the schools out. I belong to the church and all that. If I could win I'd jump sky high. Not everybody can make a living from the col­ lection plate. Theodore Blevins West Jefferson ARNOLD DECIDES TO DO HIS PAST TO BWNfc OPEC TO ITS KNEES • - Letters to the Editor JBS To the Editor: The John Birch Society once was the top anti-Com­ munist, anti-United Nations, in anti-Globalism group America, however like many good and honorable things it has been infiltrated and mis­ directed. They say they have no po­ litical agenda yet are funded and supported mainly by the Conservative Repub.'s and this Spring used the disguise of a anti-CAFTA/FTTA meet­ ing in the Ashe Co. library as a recruitment drive for JBS and to hard sell us to sup­ port Rep. Foxx. The Birchers believe that Freemasons are a patriotic Org. when in fact they are steeped in, the occult and ferment, revolu­ tion. Why would a patriotic Org. like the JBS need a In­ telligence gathering network (Western Goals Foundation) who then turned over a lot of info on U.S. citizens to the FBI, CIA, and the NSA? Why would a patriotic orga­ nization like JBS work with a former Nazi spy (Reinhard Gehlen) who was funded by the CIA? Why would a pa­ triotic organization like JBS oppose the globalist Coun­ cil on Foreign Relations yet have many members like J. Peter Grace in prominent positions inside JBS? Grace was instrumental in aiding the CIA get hundreds of for­ mer Nazi SS and scientists into the US after WW 2 in Operation Paper Clip. JBS diverts good Americans' time and money while furthering the Globalist agenda! Dave Gale Glendale Springs Defending George W. To the Editor: I have no idea what real­ ly motivates Susan Phillips since I find no consistency in her writing other than the fact that she despises our President, and I believe, con­ servatives in general. She no doubt, like many of her ilk, feels the country is di­ vided, presumably by Bush and the mean nasty Repub­ licans. She appears to think of Cindy Sheehan as a warm wonderful person suffering tremendous loss and being callously ignored by our un­ caring buffoon of a president. Coming up are some of Su­ san's comments, in quotation marks, and some of what I feel was left out. "Bush will not meet with Cindy Shee­ han whose son died in his false war". He's already met with her once and she left the meeting praising him. Now that the pimps at move on.org, people for the Ameri­ can way, and other radical left wing muck rakers have found her a willing employ­ ee, she is standing in a ditch in Crawford seducing the gullible into thinking she is some sort of poster child for all the real grieving mothers, wives, and daughters, in the country. As Cindy Sheehan willingly accepts her role as a pawn of people who care nothing about her or her de­ ceased son, she disgraces his memory. In another editorial comment by Susan Phillips she said, "When I hear Virginia Foxx speak, however, (usu­ ally when I'm unfortunate enough to walk into a store where I can't turn off the radio), I want to throw up. She is the epitome of nastiness and just plain mean spiritedness. Never once has she made any attempt to re­ pair the partisan rift in this country that her 'idol' Dubya has created." I remember a recent epi­ sode at Harvard where a woman professor felt like fainting or throwing up after hearing a bit of truth. This trait must be more common than one would imagine. It's not mean spirited to refer to the president of these United States as Dubya? Just cute! Partisan rift? In 2000 af­ ter eight years of the Clin­ tons the country was so divided that it took months to accurately determine the election results. No such problem in 2004 as a clear majority voted against the license of the previous eight years. Memory is a wonder­ ful thing when it works. Su­ san Phillips made the follow­ ing comment relating to the preponderance of evangeli­ cals that supported Bush in the last two elections: "Do you honestly think our situation would be any different here or that some type of 'Taliban' would not exist in this country if citi­ zens were allowed to have free reign and take over law and politics? How long do you think it would be before public executions of homo­ sexuals were instituted and people were stoned for adul­ tery for not having sex in the manner that Christians prefer?" Her statement pretty much speaks for itself. The implication here of course is that Christians across the* country and in the moun­ tains of North Carolina are no more civilized than the primitives roaming the mountains of Afghanistan. Referring once again toour elected president she said,"A person has to 'earn' respect, and George Bush has done NOTHING to earn respect from the American people." Well Ms. Phillips, he earned the respect of the majority of the people of Texas and the MAJORITY of the people of the United States and was elected twice in both arenas. I might add that Mr.Clinton won the 1992 election with the lowest (43%) accumula­ tion of votes in presidential election history and that was only because Ross Perot took 19% of the mostly conserva­ tive votes from Bush 41. I could site more examples of strong, almost fanatical bias in the letters of Susan Phillips, Craig Dudley, and others. Again I remind those of you with weak memories, I am not a great fan of George Bush nor am I a Christian. But to blindly blame every problem facing our nation on one party or religious per­ suasion is just plain short­ sighted. We have a Constitution that was designed to serve the befit interest of the in­ dividual sovereign states under the umbrella of a fed­ eral government—not under the control of that federal government. Social security, education, media, healthcare and job creation are not and were never intended to be the responsibility of the gov­ ernment and the founders were careful to omit these functions from the original documents. It was Woodrow Wilson, under the guidance of his socialist mentor, Colo­ nel House, and later, FDR who accelerated the socialist agenda with his New Deal, that has destroyed much of the initiative and resolve displayed by earlier genera­ tions in this country. Immigrants to our shores once had to have sponsors and be willing to assimilate into our society. Today they come illegally and expect us to adapt to their needs. Can anyone come close to ascer­ taining the increased cost to consumers and the govern­ ment from printing every­ thing from labels on cookie boxes to billboards, in Span­ ish? At first Democrats and now Republicans are con­ tributing to the demise of this country by constantly looking for ways to appease special interest groups (buy votes) and until we have elected officials who care as much about the country as they do about furthering their own careers nothing will get better. Slamming one political party or religious group will solve nothing. The blame for our national dilemma can be spread all over. One solution might be term limits for all elected officials. Ashe Coun­ ty would be a good place to start. Bill Reed III Crumpler Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST The Blue Ridge and Black Mountains will be playing host to the Blue Ridge Relay on Friday and Saturday, September 16-17. Ten teams, comprised of twelve runners, will be running over 200 miles from Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia to Asheville, North Carolina. The goal for some will be to finish, the goal for oth­ ers will be to win. The Blue Ridge Re­ lay is unique because it is a team event. Each runner will run three times (three legs), aver­ aging 5-6 miles per leg. Runners will run in an established order, pass­ ing a wrist strap, over the entire 200-mile distance. This event is also unique because teams will be running for 24-34 hours contin­ uously. The Blue Ridge Relay will be posting directional signs for runners and caution signs for traffic. The roadways will remain open for normal traf­ fic. While traveling, if the roads are posted with either sign, please J PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT for epic Murder Runners eet ready 200-mile Blue Ridge Relay tJ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 1~ continued from front page Johnston County authorities recovered a dark green 2000 Honda Accord that Cochran had allegedly stolen from a neighbor earlier in the week, and which he is alleged to have used in kidnapping Schilling. At 10 p.m. that evening, someone at a rest stop on 1-40 near Benson, N.C., recognized Cochran. Authorities arrived on the scene and arrested him within minutes. At press time, Cochran is charged with kidnapping and financial card fraud; the bond on these charges is $500,000. He is being held on an addi­ tional $125,000 secured bond on Johnston County charges of motor vehicle theft. A murder charge in the case was delayed while the West Jefferson police and the SBI attempted to determine whether Schilling was mur­ dered here, or in Grayson County, where her body was found. cess, fitness center, music studio with classes on vocals and musical instruments, a gym for individual and com­ munity activities, free lunches on Thursday (feeding 50 to 60 people each week), club meet­ ings, art projects, and folk art gallery. Businesses include a barber shop, thrift shops, res­ taurant (Smoke 'n Tote), and consignment shop. The center also hosts a Pig Picking Festi­ val with class reunions, hosts a monthly mobile pharmacy, partners with the Individual Development Accounts pro­ gram, offers rental space, and conducts regular fundraisers. All workers at Riverview are volunteers except for two part-time personnel. Riverview Community Center is getting ready for its Third Annual Antiques Show and Flea Market on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17. The show begins at noon on Friday and runs until after noon on Saturday. It is free and food is available. On that Friday evening, a fundraising dinner will be served from 57 p.m. after which the weekly Picking-n-Jamming will take place. For information, call Ruby Jones at the Riverview Thrift Shop (385-9812) or at 3857661. Riverview continued from front page Map courtesy of Blue Ridge Relay This map shows the remarkable course—200 miles from Grayson Highlands to Asheville—of the upcoming Blue Ridge Relay. Some 120 runners are getting ready to take part, some hoping just to finish, others hoping to finish first. drive cautiously, especially in areas of limited visibility, because runners may be on the roadway during daytime and nighttime hours. The Blue Ridge Relay will be running through the Counties of Grayson (Virginia), Ashe, Watau- ga, Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, and Buncombe and their towns of Jef­ ferson, West Jefferson, Blowing Rock, Linville, Newland, Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Barnardsville, and Asheville. For a detailed map of the course, please visit www.blueridgerelay.com. Katrina continued from front page up, call 246-8806. Other busi­ nesses in the community are challenged to donate. The children haven't been forgotten in this crisis...espe­ cially by one local youngster. Tyler Reed, a member of Cub Scout Pack 214 in West Jefferson, is starting a toy drive and his pack is collect­ ing general medical supplies, over the counter medicines, and other items to be sent to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. These items may be taken to the Gulf Coast by a local resident, who also works as an Emergency Medical Technician in Charlotte, and is going with a team to help with medical care. The American Red Cross has created and launched the Family Links Registry, which will aid individuals who are seeking loved ones and fam­ ily members in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Family Links Registry can be accessed by visiting www. redcross.org or by calling: 1877-LOVED-1S (1-877-5683317) to register. Evacuees wishing to in­ form loved ones of their lo­ cation can register their name by clicking on "Fam­ ily Links Registry" on www. redcross.org or by calling 1 877-LOVED-1S. Concerned friends and family can regis­ ter the names of their loved ones and view the list of those already posted. Due to the ex­ tent of" the damage and the number of people displaced, concerned friends and family members are encouraged to visit the site daily to consult the list, as it will be updated continuously. The American Red Cross, the U.S. Department of Home­ land Security and govern­ mental and non-profit agen­ cies are part of a monumental response to this disaster. As a team, they are working to alleviate the anxiety of those searching for news of their loved ones. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA be­ came part of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. Housing and Urban Devel­ opment Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced Wednes­ day a partnership with the nation's mayors and county officials to identify thousands of available homes to tempo­ rarily house displaced fami­ lies in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Initially, the Depart­ ment identified nearly 3,200 vacant single-family HUDowned properties in five states near the affected areas. In ad­ dition, public housing author­ ities within a 500-mile radius of New Orleans estimate they have approximately 5,600 va­ cant units that could be made available to public housing residents forced to evacuate their homes. For further informa­ tion, go online to http-Jf www.hud.gov/news/release. cfm?content=pr05-119.cfm, www.fema.gov or call 1-888297-8675. Jackson announced ear­ lier this week that HUD has established a single toll-free number, 1-888-297-8675, to assist the victims of Hurri­ cane Katrina. The number operates from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, seven days a week. Pre­ viously, HUD had toll free numbers for each of the dif­ ferent services provided by the agency, such as FHA insured-mortgages, Section 8, multi-family housing, lender information and public hous­ ing residents. "This nationwide tele­ phone number will provide callers expanded services and hours and the opportunity to speak with an actual person," said Jackson. "With all that displaced families are going through starting to rebuild their lives, the last thing they need to encounter is an an­ swering machine without an­ swers. We have increased our staffing at the National Ser­ vicing Call Center in Okla­ homa, and we currently have the capacity to handle 15,000 calls daily." Immediately after the hur­ ricane, Jackson instructed all FHA-approved lenders to pro­ vide foreclosure relief to FHAinsured families who are af­ fected by Hurricane Katrina. The relief includes a special 90-day moratorium on all foreclosures of FHA-insured properties in the Presiden­ tial^ declared disaster areas. Jackson is also encouraging lenders to undertake actions such as mortgage modifica­ tion, refinancing, and waiver of late charges. Following President Bush's federal disaster declaration, HUD began deploying staff to Disaster Field Offices set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. HUD's initial concern is to help meet the immediate housing needs of those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. HUD has contacted: top mortgage lenders about their inventory of repossessed homes; the homebuilding in­ dustry for help with building materials and supplying con­ struction workers; its housing counseling network to assist displaced homeowners; and the manufactured housing in­ dustry about available hous­ ing stock. HUD is also: • Reprogramming and Accelerating Federal Block Grants - Community Devel­ opment Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME grantees may reprogram previously awarded grants to redirect their focus to disaster recovery activities but grantees must request the reprogram from HUD; • Providing Public Hous­ ing Reserve for Disasters and Emergencies - HUD has funding available for public housing authorities to help rehabilitate damaged proper­ ties; • Making Available Pro­ grams for Damaged or De­ stroyed Properties - HUD's Section 203(k) loan program enables homebuyers and ho­ meowners who have lost their homes to finance both the purchase and/or refinancing of a house and the cost of its rehabilitation through a sin­ gle mortgage. It also allows homeowners who have dam­ aged houses to finance the rehabilitation of their exist­ ing single-family home. This program encourages lenders to make mortgages available to borrowers who would not otherwise qualify for con­ ventional loans on affordable terms and to residents of dis­ advantaged neighborhoods; • Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims - HUD has a special mortgage insurance program under Section 203(h) of the National Housing Act to assist disaster victims. Un­ der this program, individuals or families whose residences were destroyed or damaged to such an extent that recon­ struction or replacement is necessary are eligible for 100 percent financing; and • Offering Assistance to Ginnie Mae Issuers in Di­ saster Areas - Ginnie Mae will provide assistance to Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) issuers with signifi­ cant concentrations of loans within the affected areas. The assistance includes help in making payments to MBS investors where homeowners are unable to make payment, and eliminating delinquent loans from delinquency sta­ tistics used in risk monitor­ ing. Specific guidance for FHAapproved lenders can be also be found on HUD's websites, www.hud.gov and espanol. hud.gov. to the commissioners. "Re­ placed obsolete coal hot water furnace with room gas heat­ ers, replaced/updated much of the plumbing system, replaced roof on original school build­ ing, updated and departmen­ talized the electrical system at a cost of $10,200, and replaced gym roof and renovated inte­ rior due to years of leakage at a cost of $15,951. Our donors and sponsors have slackened due to high inflation, cost of living increases, and death." Carroll also asked for ap­ proval for a 99-year lease for the Riverview Community Center. The original lease was signed in December 1999 for 10 years and would expire in December 2009. Because not all the commissioners had the information prior to Monday's meeting, the board decided to study the lease and make a decision at the next meeting. Riverview Community Center offers a wide variety of programs and activities such as GED classes through Wilkes Community College, a Learning Center with com­ puter classes and Ebay ac- SHOWTIMES Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM ilninini [., It5 G1E1L Rsisis Beads for the Bayou! Get your own Mardi Gras beads at U/ilkes Community College's Ashe Center and help survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Beads are a minimum $1 donation fbut more accepted! J with all proceeds goina to relief efforts. Wear your beads and show you support the survivors! ilcilCtlptplplcHcHplrUc'IplcHplplriloicilrilciljlplniotplplplplinlololpiC'lcilptcilplpIci Theatre Two Movie schedule for September 9-15, 2005 "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! Jerome Watson, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center j$ It • { \ Our Region's CHOICE for REHABILITATION ...close to home! "We have a very comprehensive team-hased inpatient and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, occupational therapy speech therapy,and rehab nursing All the therapists are board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients. Wfe focus on recovery from life-altering incidents and teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of daily functions. U takes time and patience * "I think we have the best staff m the area They're canng, loving and dedicated to their patients And we have all the technology we could possibly need - ultrasound, lab. paraffin baths, access to aquathcrapy and imaging with MRI and CT scans, for example." It's your choice! Tell your doctor or case manager it's your choice to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. For more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (3 )6) 327-7070. Leam why Hugh Chatham is our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including: Cancer Imaging Primary Care Surgery • Emergency • OfVGYN • Retirement living OHugh M Chatham H Memorial Hospital Our Region's CHOICE fiw TECHNOLOGY &CARE (336) 527-7070 • 700 Johnson Rxlge Road • Elkrn, NC 28621 • www.hughchatham.org O �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ELIGION R Graham to churches: open your doors to homeless " ; ! BOONE, Sept . 6—People left homeless by Hurricane families, this would put a big dent in this problem," Mr Graham said. "There needs to be a chal ­ Katrina are desperate for help . As survivors search for hope, churches and denominations have unprec­ edented o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o demonstrate the love of Je­ sus Christ. S a m a r i t a n 's Purse Pres­ ident Franklin Graham challenged Christians to open the doors of churches to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in a September 1 interview on national tele­ lenge now to our churches. I know individual church­ es have done this . But this needs to be organized by the denominations them­ selves , where there would be a collective effort all across the Southeast of all the denominations to take nary ministry. We encourage church members who are moved with compassion for the hurricane survivors to talk to pastors, deacons, elders, and others in leadership about how their denomina­ tion can step forward and are now living in shel­ ters across the Southeast. Many churches have the leadership, facilities, re­ sources, and compassion to take in some of these fami­ lies , serving them in ways that the government never in families. "I f w e d o n 't do this , we are going to have a great, great problem. And I think the churches can do it. I think they ' d be willing to do it. But I don't think anybody has challenged them to do it." vision. "I n looking a t this prob ­ lem , I think the churches of America can step up to the plate. If every church in the Southeast took in 10 acknowledge t h a t individ ­ ual churches will need the support and leadership of their denominations to un­ dertake such an extraordi­ I n t h e d a y s following hurricane, God has placed it on the hearts of thousands of Christians to find creative ways to get their churches involved in ministry to people who the can. S a m a r i t a n 's As Post file photo Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, has chal­ lenged Southern churches to open their doors to people left homeless by Katrina. help meet this challenge. I n this w a y , w e believe that God can use the after­ Purse math of this disaster to en­ works to meet the over­ whelming needs of the hurricane survivors, we recognize that churches have a vital role . We also ergize churches, strength­ en the Body of Christ, and touch the hearts of thou­ sands of hurting people. Residents, volunteers face incredible damage together BILOXI.Mississippi—Long­ time residents of the Gulf Coast used to speak in awed tones about Hurricane Camille, the massive hurricane that hit the area in 1969. No longer. There is a new benchmark for horrific disasters—Hurricane Katrina. Katrina destroyed virtually everything in the city of Biloxi from the beach to about 200 yards inland. Brick homes— which were supposed to be safe in high winds—were flat­ tened. Neighborhoods a little further inland look like war by Katrina's fury. "The two most foolish deci­ sions I've "ever made in my life were to stick my hand under a running lawnmower and to try to ride out this storm," Steinaway said."I've been here for seven years and seen a few storms, and none of them struck as hard as this one did. The wind kept getting stron­ ger, and the water kept getting higher. It just never stopped. It kept blowing and blowing. All of these buildings were here during Camille, and there was very little damage. I have nev­ er seen this much devastation. People are in terrible straits." Samaritan's Purse is using the campground as a base for our work in the Biloxi area. One of our Disaster Relief Units is parked there and is equipping crews of volunteers zones. Trees were knocked over, many of them onto—and through—roofs. Art Steinaway is the direc­ tor of the Seashore United Methodist Camp, about 150 yards from the shoreline. The camp was a popular retreat center for youth and adult church groups, but it will be with chainsaws, heavy-duty many years before it's used plastic to weatherproof roofs, again. The church and most of and other materials to assist the buildings were demolished hurting people hit hard by the Another woman received sup­ plies for her two young girls still in diapers. "There's an overwhelm­ ing sense of appreciation for whatever we're able to do," Lee said. A couple of blocks away was a street where virtually every house received some kind of damage. Ken "Shorty" Christian wanted to assist his neighbors, many of whom are elderly or disabled, but didn't storm. On Monday, dozens of vol­ unteers were out working in neighborhoods in Biloxi and nearby Gulfport, making emergency repairs by remov­ ing trees and patching roofs. Large trees were removed not only from roofs but also from driveways, letting people get out for the first time since the storm. While work crews wielded chainsaws and hammers in the hot sun, Cynthia Lee, a nurse practitioner from North Carolina volunteering with Samaritan's Purse, provided another kind of aid. She went door-to-door in an ATV, deliver­ ing medicine, hygiene supplies, and bandages to the elderly, and diapers and baby formula to families with small chil­ dren. A Hispanic woman living in a dilapidated apartment build­ ing received formula and dia­ pers for her 5-month-old son. know how. "I wanted to help, but I had no supplies," he said."I couldn't get any tarp. I was using duct tape, plastic tablecloths, what­ ever I could find to try and fix these roofs." A Samaritan's Purse assess­ ment team was in the neigh­ borhood Sunday, and Chris­ tian told them about the needs. "The next day, you all are back here working," he said. "You all are a God-send." Greg and Tina Achee have Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sis • Jefferson («H West • left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:.30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd (I mi. off Hwy 221) SUN DAY Sunday School IO.OOA M Worship 11:00AM and 6:OOPM MONDAY Community.Care 6:00PM (Prayer & Outreach) WEDNESDAY- F a m i ly Night 7-001'M (AH ages) IMissions Ministry. Van Ministry. Tern Time) and saw that my house was still here." The house still stood, but it had suffered extensive dam­ age. Greg is in a wheelchair and couldn't make the needed repairs, and the couple didn't know where to turn. Despair turned to hope when the Sa­ maritan's Purse crew covered the holes in the roof with stur­ dy, blue plastic, making sure rain couldn't get in and cause further damage. "This is a tremendous help," Baldwin Community Church Pastor George Norris 246-2979 194 Orion Lone, Jefferson, NC Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship H:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 221 Burnett St.. (Off Buck Mm Road) Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher 's Residence Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am & 6:00pm "Join us in worship to Christ" Friendship Baptist Church I B91 Friendship Baptist Church KiUriTcrson, NC Rev. David Grinnell • 9X2-2080 Sunday School • 9:00 tun Sunday Worship Servicer • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. T Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Finley, pastor 1460 Hold Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Serxice ll:0()am Sunday mni: Worship - 7:00pm Wednesriat Evening - 7:00pm Saturday Prayer Service Youth Minister: Rev. Alan Ambrose Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 /1 < -7 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Non-Denoniinational Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Saturday Night 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:OOa.m. Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin. Pastor 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 "And He led them as far as lo Bethany... Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 I():(X) a.m. - Sunday School 11 :(X) a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Jack high 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumph r, N(' Sunday School - 10:00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Morning Worship Service-11:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. to fellowship with us every Sunday'" St. Mary's Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson West Jefferson PttStor Kick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.nu Formal Worship Service We would love to have you come Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 101 South Si. (just off East Main), Jeffimn, SC (336)246-9642 fuMK Jiff Wigler - Pastor Family Time felhmxkip • ''. '(MM Smlday School • fOpAM Sunday Mommy Worship - 11 MAM Sumkn Emrnn Worship •6,MPM WrdntoktyBihk Study -7:00PM Nursery pmidrd pr oil unices worship with us. Sunday Evening Worship at6:00p.m Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Buck Mountain Rend West Jefferson 246-3821 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School I l:OOa.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • TE A M 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:OOp.m. Wednesday « Prayer Meeting Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Smethport Independant Baptist Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Smulay School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by I'ailh Promise of WorrensriUe Pastor: Kevin Morgan W Friendly Grove Baptist Church Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 336-667-6092 and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Main A Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00p.m. (English) 7:00 p m. (Spanish) Sun Morning Mass 9:00a.m. Weekday Morn Mass - Call for limes Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "('nine as yon are. you wilt he loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Welcome Home Baptist Church Methodist Church Sunday School 9:45a.m. Suiukiy School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. 846-3954 (Episcopalian) Smethport United Minister Creighton Realty Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Parish of the Holy Communion Phone - 982-3076 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Pastor Lewis Poag West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Barnett St. • West Jefferson "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" ~h>ves you and wants you Rector -The Rev. Stephen Miller Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. Cornerstone Fellowship North Beaver Baptist Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. After weatherproofing the house, the volunteer crew prayed with Greg and Tina. "It's a God-send, that's what it is," Greg said. "The good Lord has seen us through this thing." Samaritan's Purse teams continue to provide assistance to storm-ravaged communities in the Biloxi area, as well as Mobile, Alabama. Working in lower-income neighborhoods and with the poor and elderly, our crews are giving hope to victims of the storm and let­ ting them know that God cares about their needs. Evening Service 6:30p.m. 336-984-820 Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Beaver Creek Christian Church "A Church focused • on faith, family £ the I mure" Wednesday Evening Serv ice - 7:00PM Chunk; 982-9210- Pastor. 877-3769 I Come join us for a joyful worship experience. invite you lojtm us for a God centered, family wr\hipf>ing experience. Tina said. "My husband is in­ capacitated, and I couldn't do it. We have no chainsaw. We didn't have any tarp, and even if we did, I couldn't have got up on the roof to put it on. I didn't know what we were go­ ing to do. I was worried about the next time it rained and the roof leaking. I was worried it was all going to fall in." lived in the neighborhood for 16 years. They have experi­ enced many storms, but they didn't know if their small house would survive Katrina's winds and rain. "My co-worker called me on Sunday and said it's Category 5, get yourselves out," Tina said. "We did, and went up to north Biloxi. We came back Wednesday, not expecting to have a house. That's the only time I wept, when I got back Offitt Phout: 336-9X2-9410• ftrv. burnt Jam • Pastor Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Clayhank Road • (Hwy I94A 88 West) Smethport, NC 28694 9:00 AM -Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sundav School Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday F.vtnings (2nd & 4(h) • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Blhle Study • 7:00PM r Quide To Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM Van Transportation Available Pastor Home: 336-3M-31M • Cell: 336-977-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Comer of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 -Hut * Continental Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Heated Down Drift Spray Booth * * Member of the 'We Cart Program' using Siftty-Klttn Environmental Service * BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. 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Tracy is the daugh­ ter of Carle and Deb­ orah Don of Bristol, Rhode Island. She is an account service rep­ resentative with AF Financial Group in Jefferson. John is the son of Don and Angie Howell of Helton, North Caro­ lina. He is a design en­ gineer at Northwestern Emergency Vehicles in West Jefferson. A wedding date of September 22, 2005 has been set. 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4,5 speed, 6 cyl, 41k miles $19,995°° 2000 Honda CR-V Leather, Real time 4WD k $13,99500 This week's baby news Holli Houck and Katrell Holley of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Trinity Cyrah Holley. She was born August 28, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed 8 pounds, 11.6 ounces and was 21 !4 inches long. Grandparents are Brenda Adkins, Elsie and Sterling Foster. Great-grandparents are Ruby Adkins and Shirley and Donald Sheets and H.D. Houck. Kimberly and Christopher Gilley of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Luke Paul Gilley, born August 25, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed seven pounds. Lucinda and David Jones of Fleetwood announce the birth of a daughter, Miranda Caroline Rose Jones. She was born August 26, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed seven pounds and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are, Peggy and the late Leon Jones of Fleetwood and Tommy and the late Irene Snyder of Boone. She was welcomed home by her four year old sister, Jessica. Sally and Richard Davis of Crumpler announce the birth of a son, Nolan Davis, born August 27, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center weighing seven pounds and seven ounces. Erin Lambert and Jamie Greer of Todd announce the birth of a son, Jamerson Dean Greer, born August 30, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed nine pounds and two ounces. Christina Miller and Jimmy Wiles of Crumpler announce the birth of a son, Thomas Mason Miller, born September 1, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, four ounces, and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Thomas Kenrteth Miller and Terry Miller. Brother, Robert Mashburn, welcomed his brother home. Rebecca and Tony Plitt of Lansing announce the birth of a son, Troy Ray Plitt. He was born September 6, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds, two ounces and was19 inches long. Grandparents are Kimberly and Gregory Parsons and Phyllis and Barry Powers. Maribel Oliver Hinojosa and Abraham Hernandez Perez of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Cristian Oliver Hernandez, born September 5, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 19 Vi inches long. Brother and sister, who welcomed him home, were Abraham and Anna-Ruby Oliver Hernandez. Chasity and Jeff Well­ ington of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Dante Wellington, born September 1, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds and one ounce. Carla and Bruce Brannan of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Jasper Brannan, born September 2, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed five pounds and nine ounces. 2002 GMC Dually Crew Cab 4x4 $32,995°° SERVICE SPECIAL Winterize Your Vehicle • Check Antifreeze • Battery Check • Check Brakes & Belts mm • C h e c k Coolant S y s t e m • Check Air Pressure 8? Tire Pressure GM ASE Certified Technician On Hand AUIOCARE CENTER 2003 Subaru Baja Only 9k miles! 5 speed t If • A v 'jTtfrV-r mi • v ;'<TV .. ' "•* AIN'T IT NIFTY, AUNTNE-NE IS FIFTY LOVE, ^ JEFF $16,995°° 2004 Nissan Altima One Owner 21k miles $15,995°° Wilkes Community College announces seminars Wilkes Community College's Continuing Education Department will be offer a "Life, Accident and Health Insurance Pre-licensing" course. The course will meet September 30 through October 2 and October 14 through 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Classes will be held at the Wilkes Campus. Walter Batista will be the instructor. Preregistration is required. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Phyllis Boyd at (336) 838-6166 or Dena Wiles at (336) 838-6210. Wilkes Community College's Small Business Center will be sponsoring a series of seminars focused on Small Business Development. This class is designed to serve potential new business or existing business that may need to enhance their services. To pre-register or for more information, please contact WCC at 336-8386210 or 838-6113. This class is designed to serve potential new business or existing business that may need to enhance their services. To pre-register or for more information, please contact WCC at 336-838-6210 or 838-6113. This class is at no cost. Financial Planning and Record Keeping For Your Small Business, Thursday, September 15, 6 - 9 p.m., Room: 1110 Student Resource Center, Writing a Business Plan That Works, Thursday, September 22, 6 - 9 p.m., Room: 1112 Student Resource Center, Obtaining a Small Business Loan, Thursday, September 29, 6-9 p.m., Room 1110 Student Resource Center. 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, Cummins Diesel Crew Cab $23,995°° b I EVEJOHNSON AUTO WORLD 1321 Mt. Jefferson Road • West Jefferson 246-9899 �PAGE 8A FRIPAY/ SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FARM NEWS Sustainable Living Field Day New federal Putting Food By: Preserving the Harvest ruling affects Boone, NC — The High Country chapter of the Carolina Farm Steward­ ship Association (CFSA) will host "Putting Food By: Preserving the Harvest" a field day at Cove Creek Farm Heritage Days, Sugar Grove, NC on Sep­ tember 19, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This workshop will be at the Old Cove Creek School in conjunc­ tion with the Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day. The end of the harvest is almost here, now what can you do to make sure that all of those fresh and deli­ cious fruits and vegetables don't go to waste? Attend this workshop and you'll learn everything you need to know about canning, salting, fermenting and many more great preser­ vations methods that will ensure that you can enjoy your harvest well into the winter. Whether you're growing for the market or just for your family, this workshop will help you learn the basics of food preserva­ tion. Use the information to create wonderful goods for your farmers' market customers or store them in your cellar for your own Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for September 5, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Goats Price Range 20.00 - 55.00 Cow/Calf pairs by the head 920.00 - 920.00 Cows by the head 380.00 - 630.00 Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows 700 - 795 800 - 895 900 - 995 1000 -1095 1100-1195 1200 -1295 1400 - 1495 11.00-19.00 53.00 - 53.00 44.50 - 54.00 33.50 - 53.50 53.00 - 62.50 52.50 - 55.00 57.50 - 57.50 Steers Steers Steers Steers 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 89.00 - 130.00 80.00 - 127.00 93.00 - 115.00 103.50 - 104.50 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 100 -195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 105.00 - 105.00 103.00 -145.00 85.00 - 138.00 67.50 - 121.00 Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls 1000 -1095 100 - 195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 900 - 995 1500 - 1595 80.00 - 111.00 64.00 - 92.50 68.00 - 92.00 use when it's too snowy and cold to go out! Admission is free for CFSA members and $5 for non-members and ev­ eryone will be invited to attend the CFSA chapter potluck afterwards. Sugar Grove is located 8 miles west of Boone on Hwy 321. For specific direc­ tions or more information about the field day contact Christoffel den Biggelaar at 828-297-2147 or Rich­ ard Boylan at the Watauga County Extension office at 828-264-3061. The next CFSA hosted event will be October 15 at Maverick Farm in Ban­ ner Elk, NC. This will be a "Kids in the Garden" field day where kids will explore the outdoors by harvesting food, getting dirty, playing games, and making some fresh and tasty food. Carolina Farm Stew­ ardship Association is a 22-year-old non-profit network of farmers, gar­ deners, businesses, and consumers working to de­ velop locally based organic food systems in North and South Carolina. Visit www. carolinafarmstewards.org or call 919-542-2402 to learn more. ginseng diggers RALEIGH — Before they go into the forests to collect wild ginseng roots this fall, diggers need to be aware of a new ruling from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The ruling states that for the 2005 harvest season, Fish and Wildlife will only allow export of wild gin­ seng roots that are at least 10 years old. The harvest season for ginseng is Sept. 1 to April 1. The minimum age for exporting wild ginseng had been 5 years. With evidence that wild ginseng numbers in the country are decreas­ ing and that there are fewer of the older plants contrib­ uting to reproduction, Fish and Wildlife established the new rule to give the ginseng a better chance to produce seeds and sustain all shows, and there will be no the wild populations. The age of a ginseng free seating. Concert tickets will only plant can be determined by be available online before the counting the number of bud Fair starts. All shows start at scars on the "neck," the un­ 7:30 p.m. Doors open an hour derground stem attached before each show. to the top of the root. Each Following is the entertain­ year a scar remains on the ment lineup: neck where the leaf stalk Friday, Oct. 14 - Montgomery had been attached. Gentry - $20 It is still lawful in North Saturday, Oct. 15 - Dierks Carolina to collect and sell Bentley with Cross Canadian 5- to 9-year-old wild gin­ Ragweed - $5 seng, but diggers may have Sunday, Oct. 16 - Edwin a difficult time selling such McCain - $5 roots, said Marjorie Boyer, Monday, Oct. 17 - Josh Gracin - $5 ginseng coordinator with Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Kenny the N.C. Department of Rogers - $15 Agriculture and Consumer Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Bill Services' Plant Industry Engvall - $10 Division. "The vast major­ Thursday,Oct20 - Fantasia ity of the market for wild -$20 ginseng is overseas, and Friday, Oct. 21 - Third Day dealers will be reluctant to -$10 buy ginseng that can't be Saturday, Oct. 22 - Trace exported," Boyer said. Adkins - $10 Sunday, Oct. 23 - LeAnn Rimes Ginseng export is gov­ & Phil Vassar - $20 erned by the Convention NC State Fair coming soon RALEIGH — The 2005 N.C. State Fair is right around the corner, so don't miss your chance to see an exciting con­ cert lineup as Dorton Arena plays host to a mix of hot country, rock, R&B, comedy and contemporary Christian stars. Fairgoers can purchase re­ served tickets online at www. ncstatefair.org beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, at noon. Concert tickets range in price from $5 to $20 depending on the show. There is a $2 dis­ count on all tickets priced $10 and over if bought in advance. Web retailer Etix will handle all concert ticket sales, and a $1 service charge will be ad­ ministered for each order. All seats are assigned. Reserved concert tickets will also be on sale at the Dorton Arena ticket booth during the 2005 State Fair unless the show sells out beforehand. Fair admission is required for 55.00 - 60.00 on International Trade in Endangered Species. The Fish and Wildlife Service must determine each year whether the trade is detri­ mental to the wild species, and makes rulings to en­ sure the species' survival. Some ginseng is grown iri a manner that makes the roots look similar to wild ginseng. Such ginseng may be exported as "wild" under the convention, but' only if it is at least 5 years old and can be traced through records to the original pro­ ducer. "Wild-simulated" ginseng comes from seeds planted in a natural setting and not further tended. "Woodsgrown" ginseng is planted in a natural setting and helped by weeding, fer­ tilizing and such. North Carolina ginseng dealers are required to keep records of every ginseng purchase, including name and address of the digger or grower, and to have ginseng certified by an agent of the NCDA&CS before the gin­ seng can be shipped out of the state. As a service to dealers, this year plant protection specialists with the depart­ ment will record on the ex­ port certificates whether the ginseng is wild, wildsimulated, woodsgrown or cultivated, based on the dealer's records. North Carolina regula­ tions distinguish "wild" and "cultivated" ginseng but make no provision for woodsgrown and wild-sim­ ulated ginseng. It will be the dealer's responsibility to determine whether the ginseng meets the new ex­ port requirements. 127.50 - 127.50 117.00 - 162.00 50.00 - 160.00 43.00 - 133.00 78.00 - 114.00 69.00 - 101.00 76.00 - 85.50 61.00 - 61.00 67.00 - 67.00 SKYLINE VEHICLES FOR SALE Truck #208 - 19% Chevy 1500 5.0 V8 automatic 4x4, short bed. AM/FM, A/C, delay wipers, PS. 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Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours priorto test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Fundraising Yard Sale at Summit Support Services at 603 Watertank Road in West Jefferson sponsored by S.T.E.P. program. There are desks, chairs, and many more household items. 4 - 8 p.m.: Fish Fry to benefit people's taste buds and bring home a little bacon for one of Ashe County's Outreach Ministries will be held at Mobile Meals on Hwy 88 in Creston. Menu includes several large portions of fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw and you'll get a drink with dessert. For more information call 3851314. Dine in, carry out and call ins are welcome. Plates will be $8 each. Every penny goes to feed our neighbors. 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. Call 336-846-ARTS for more info. Saturday, September 10 8:00a.m.-1 p.m.: Fundraising Yard Sale at Summit Support Services at 603 Watertank Road in West Jefferson sponsored by S.T.E.P. program. There are desks, chairs, and many more household items. 9 a.m.: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center's 10th Annual Walk for Life will be held at First Assembly of God on FawRoland Road in Jefferson. Call 846-4100 for more information. 9 a.m.: Greater L.A. Festival at Lansing American Legion Ballpark. 10 a.m. - noon: Annual Membership Meeting for the National Committee for the New River. This meeting will be held in the Fire Hall in Fries, Va. Please call NCNR at 336246-4871 if you plan to attend. 4 p.m.: Walton - Howell Reunion will be held at the Jefferson Fire Department. Sunday, September 11 10:30 a.m.: Mt. Olive Baptist Church will have Homecoming Services with Rev. Clayborn Roten speaking. 10:30 a.m.: Bristol Baptist Church will have Homecoming Services with Southern Cross, Bristol Church Adult and Youth Choirs singing. A meal will follow in the fellowship hall. 10:30 a.m.: Calvary Baptist Church will have Homecoming Services with Rev. Denny speaking. Jamie 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at North Beaver Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Goodman speaking. Special music by the group Solid Rock. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming at Temple Baptist Church Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. 1 p.m.: Annual Harless Reunion will be held at Buffalo Baptist Church. All friends and family are encouraged to attend. 2 p.m.: Decoration at the Elliott Cemetery will be held on Horse Creek above Mt. Zion Church. LVj y 336-667-9090 or 667-0897 ri ^ i&kesboroJjS- 28697 WEBSITE: www.TilleyAutoSales.com 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar the Bina Community. will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 4 p.m.: Swamp Cats will 1st Annual Fun Horse Show perform at Sunday Concert in the Park in Memorial Park, Blowing Rock.Thisperformance is sponsored by Wachovia and is free to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information contact Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. at Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve will include Western, English and Gaming. For more info visit www.blowingrockequestrian.com/4h/br4h/html. 2:30 p.m. Decoration at Rowie McNeil Cemetery in Monday, September 12 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club meets at one of the members' homes and will include a tour of their gardens. A covered dish dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, a representative from the Committee for the New River will discuss activities for the preservation of the New River. Please come and learn more about this treasure in our midst. For more information, call 982-9538. 6:30 p.m. Ashe County Historical Society Board of Directors will meet at for their monthly meeting at the 1904 Court House Preservation Museum office in Jefferson. This office is located next to First Charter. The public is welcome. 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III of the High Country will meet at Watauga County Human Services Center in Boone. Presenters will be Simon Watson, MD and Valarie Holzwarth, MA. The public is welcome to attend. 7:30 p.m.: Smoke on the Mountain will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Preacher Olethrope and the Sanders family will share songs, stories and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Ashe Arts Center at 336-846-ARTS. Tuesday, September 13 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Informational meeting at Ashe County High School for seniors and their parents. This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Wednesday, September 14 9 a.m.: Life Line Screening will be held at the Riverview Community Center. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Each screening requires ten minutes or less to complete. A complete vascular screening package costs $109. Sign­ up for a complete package and include the osteoporosis screening for $129. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877237-1287. Pre-registration is required. 3 p.m.: Randell Jones, author of "In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone", will appear at the Ashe County Public Library. This exciting program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 846-2041. Thursday, September 15 with the Gospel Mountain Boys as guest singers. All are invited to come and take part in the service. After worship service, lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church, invite everyone to attend. 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Drinking Water Screening at Agricul­ tural Service Center Confer­ ence Room with cost being 10:30 a.m.: Calvary Baptist Church will have Homecoming Services with Friday, September 16 Rev. Jamie Denny as guest speaker. All former members and friends of Calvary Church are invited to attend. 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fall Bazaar 11 a.m.: The Acapella Fellas Barbershop Quartet from Hickory, NC will be in concert at Saturday, September 17 1602 CURTIS BRIDGE ROAD WLLKESBORO, NC $10. Call 336-219-2650 for more information. will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Festival Latino, presented by High Country Amigos, at Ashe Family Central. There will be music, food, dancing, crafts, contests and more! Call 9823954 for further information. 4-7 p.m.: Celebrate Community at the Center @ Fleetwood. 6 p.m.: Benefit singing for Nicholis Roark who was injured in an accident has been rescheduled. It will be held at Rock Creek Baptist Church with singers Friends of Grace, Rev and Mrs. Harlan Greer, Solid Rock, Three Top Gospel and others. Everyone is welcome to come and help out. Nick has no insurance. 7 p.m.:Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services with "Righteous Cry" as the guest singers. Speaker will be Rev. Sam Hawkins, services through Wednesday night. Rev. Keith Woodie and congregation invite you to attend. Sunday, September 18 10:30 a.m.: Buffalo Baptist Church will have Homecoming services. Guest speaker will be Rev. Steve Viers. The RotenArnold family will present special music. A covered dish lunch will follow. Pastor Dean Watson and the congregation invite you to attend. Special of the WeekJ 11 a.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have Homecoming services with Rev. David Blackburn speaking. Special music will be at 10 a.m. with Sacred Ground. Lunch will follow. All former members, pastors, and friends are invited. 2 p.m.: Annual Graybeal Reunion of the family of the late Samuel "Sam" and Matilda Oliver Graybeal at the Riverview Community Center. Come and enjoy food and family fun. 2001 Dutchman Camper Oueen Bed • Bunk Beds • \ cry ( lean Loral hade • Sleeps 8 AC • Heat • Gas Stove • 16' Awning • MUST SEE!!!! Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have a spaghetti lunch after the worship service. Adult plates will be $6 and children's $4. All donations will be appreciated. Old Fields Baptist Church will have high attendance day. Everyone is encouraged to come and help with the effort. There will be a picnic lunch after the service. Rev. Jack Miller and congregation invite you to attend. Tuesday, September 20 New River Behavioral Healthcare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet. The public is invited. Call 828-264-9007 for more information. Wednesday, September 21 7 a.m.: Pet Drop off at Happy Tails Pet Supplies on the Backstreet for the Spay/ Neuter program sponsored by the Ashe County Humane Society. Pet must be picked up Thursday at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Thursday, September 22 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe continued on page 10A DEALER #0067138 �PAGE 10A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Fall revivals in local churches continued from page 9A Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Saturday, September 24 9 a.m. • 5 p.m.: Mountain Heritage Festival will be held on Main Street in Sparta. Old-fashioned street festival with juried crafts and food for sale, heritage demonstrations, live music, flatfoot contest and activities for the kids. No admission. For information call 800-372-5473 or spartanc.com. Studio Hop and Art on the Side vyill be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Open house at over a dozen studios and an arts and crafts show and sale at the Ashe Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Sunday, September 25 2 - 4 p.m.: Rev. Bill Ballou Day will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. This a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife, Opal, for their many years of service. This will be a floating reception. All are invited to attend. 2 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Tuesday, September 27 7 p.m.: Session IV. Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Thursday, September 29 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet to look at the Blue Ridge Parkway as shared by Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, a NC historian who presents political, social and cultural issues and decisions and controversies central to the famed roadway. 7:30 p.m.: Chapter Six, an award winning men's a capella group will perform at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, October 1 Standing drop-in workday at the Center®Fleetwood. Tuesday, October 4 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center® Fleetwood Library Saturday, October 8 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is avail­ able: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more infor­ mation and an application. Fall Revivals Calvary Freewill Baptist Church will have revival September 12-16 at 7:30 nightly. Rev. James Childress will be speaking. Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival September 17-21. Rev. Sam Hawkins will speak Sunday - Wednesday nights. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center®Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Qaptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more Information, call 846-9068. of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is openThursday for Middle School night from 4-10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-2468111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council Creative meets the second Tuesday of Anachronism (SCA) meets each month at 6:30 p.m. at at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday the Ashe Arts Center in West of each month holding next Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for meeting at the Golden Corral more information. Restaurant in Boone. Anyone AL-ANON (for family and Society tor interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re-creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Curriculum, Education Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. (Blue Ridge BROC Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Graduate to greater profits with "Business Mail 101" If you do business by mail, "Business Mail 101" can help you graduate to greater profits. "Business Mail 101" is an Internet tool that teaches you how you can get the most out of your mail. It helps you evaluate your business mailing needs, pick the Postal Service prod­ ucts and services, and it does so in easy-tounderstand language. You start with a decision tree, providing information about what you think you want to send and where. It then walks you through which services are available to you and helps you decide which ones will get the results you need. It also gives you a checklist with helpful information and tips to help you make sure you prepare your mailing correctly the first time, every time. "Business Mail 101" walks you through information on how to advertise by mail; how to qualify for reduced rates; how to get a mail­ ing list; how to find resources to help prepare, design and mail your pieces; even how to choose the right method for paying postage. Whether you are in kindergarten or graduate school, when it comes to your knowledge of mail, "Business Mail 101" can help you achieve more. Just go to www.usps.businessmail101. News you can use from the United States Postal Service, and your local post office. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 846-4100. Angels In the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-9824416. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church otlice at 877-1550. • Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. 11719 Highway 88 West. West Jefferson Revitalizatlon Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Latinos Unidos de Ashe will meet at the new Latino center, located at Family Central, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 7 in West Jefferson. Class meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Day Set your mowing height to 3 inches to eliminate lawn weeds, disease-prone turf and a shallow root system. For further questions or an evaluation of your lawn call Matt Barnes at 336-877-7292. Dancin' presents Rock-N-Roll Rock-n-Roll Tumbling, an exciting new tumbling pro­ gram for children ages 4 and up, is accepting registrations for new students through the end of September. The new program, offered by Dancin' Debbies, will teach basic tum­ bling, including cartwheels, forward rolls, round-offs, front and back walkovers, back handsprings and more. Stu­ dents will also work on flex­ ibility, balance and strength. This program is perfect for the aspiring cheerleader or anyone who loves to tumble. Rock-n-Roll tumblers will perform with "Wee be Hus­ kies", Dancin' Debbies pom­ pom class, which performed last year at various sporting events, community activities, competitions and the annual recital. Students will benefit from brand new gymnastics mats and quality instructors. Nikki Royal and Caitlin Garn will be leading the classes. Royal studied gymnastics at Appalachian State Universi­ ty and at Gymnastics World. She is also a former Ashe County High School varsity cheerleader. She is a gradu­ ate of Appalachian State Uni­ versity with a degree in crim­ inal justice. Caitlin Garn was a competitive gymnast with Gymnastics World and has traveled the state competing. Both girls have assisted with "Wee be Huskies" pom-pom program. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Dancin' Debbies studio in Little's Health and Fitness. New students who register for Rock-n-Roll tumbling are eligible to receive discounts on additional Dancin' Deb­ bies classes. To register, call Debbie Little at 846-7474, 877-7209 or 384-9127. Dancin' Debbies celebrates more than 25 years of provid­ ing quality dance instruction in Ashe County. Classes for ages 3 to adult are offered in tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, pointe, bailey, clogging, Irish, pom-pom, tumbling, line dancing and musical theater. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes are avail­ able for competition and rec­ reational dancers. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 11A COMMUNITY NEWS Baptist men join in relief effort The following is an update on the disaster relief being conducted by the North Carolina Baptist Men of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. Unit 2 (Feeding Unit) is on the way to Gulfport, Mississippi to set up a feeding operation. A smaller team will remain in Leakesville, Mississippi to feed at that location as well. We also have recovery units, and our generator and shower units working on their way to Gulfport, Mississippi. As of September 5, 2005, the following units from North Carolina are working in Meridian, Mississippi: Feeding Unit 1, Shower Unit 2, Shower Unit 3, Lau,ndry Unit 2, Generator Unit 2, Water Purification Unit 1, 6 Disaster Recovery units and the Child Care Unit has been activated. As of Sunday (September 4), a total of over 85,000 meals have been served from our NC Baptist feeding unit in Meridian. We have also sent 3 tractor trailer loads of bottled water and other supplies. John Gore is the white hat in Meridian. The Region 7 team is doing the feeding right now. In addition, we have an Administrative and Chaplaincy team participating. Recovery teams will be organized when we hear back from the Assessment Team. The recovery phase is coming along slowly so please be patient as we try to get recovery (chain saw, mud out, etc.) jobs and organize so that we can send recovery volunteers. Recovery teams are currently working in Meridian, Leaksville, and Prentiss, Mississippi and Satsumi, Alabama. If you are interested in helping please call 1800-395-5102 ext. 341 or 919-467-5100 ext. 341 or e- mail us at kmorgan@bscnc. org. Also please go to our website www.ncmissions. org for more information or to register to help. Please earnestly pray for the people affected by Hurricane Katrina as well as for the volunteers who are responding. If you would like to make a contribution, please make your check payable to NC Baptist Men, designated for Hurricane Katrina, and mail to: NC Baptist Men, Baptist State Convention, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512. Also, please support the NC Missions Offering as that will be coming up in the next several weeks and all of NC Baptist Men's on going support comes from the NC Missions Offering. We will keep you updated as we receive information. , Thank you, NC Baptist Men Gallery Crawl returns to WJ News from ACHS Thanks to Dr. Nash Wil­ liams and his kind staff of animal lovers at the Twin Oaks Animal Hospital, Ashe County Humane Soci­ ety is able to offer low cost spay neuter services. This Spay/Neuter Day will be held Wednesday, Septem­ ber 21. Drop-off will be at Happy Tails Pet Supplies on Back Street at 7 a.m. Pets must be picked up Thursday, September 22, at 10 a.m. The Society also will as­ sist citizens who are un­ able to pay for surgeries for their pets. To date ACHS has spent over $350 to sup­ port this program. Please remember that each year millions of unwanted and abandoned pets are put to death because their own­ ers did not take the time to have their pets neutered. If you need financial as­ sistance or to make an appointment for our next scheduled Spay Day please call Karen Martabano(336) 877-4589 for more informa­ tion. In other news from the Humane Society, a Rum­ mage Sale will be held on October 15, 2005 at the National Guard Armory in Jefferson from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will ben­ efit Humane Society efforts in developing a shelter. On Friday, September 12, the Ashe County Arts Council sponsored Gallery Crawl will take place from 5-8 pm. New, creative, in­ novative works continue to emerge from local Ashe County's artists. The galler­ ies and shops are alive with colors, shapes and textures that invite the explorer to experience something new and exciting. Do you want to know what your favorite artist is working on? The crawl provides an opportu­ nity for you to to see what first hand what is being created. Come out and join the fun on the streets of West Jefferson. Admission to Gallery Crawl is free. Maps will be available at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jeffer­ son and at other participat­ ing galleries and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS. Twelve galleries will be participating in the Sep­ tember crawl as well as other art related shops, studios and businesses. Participants include: located at 3B North Jeffer­ son Avenue and the phone number is 846-1636. R.T. MORGAN ART GALLERY AND GLASS BY CAMILLE features a wide variety of original fine art. Award winning artists have been hand-selected and are among the best in their fields. Enjoy sculp­ ture and paintings by own­ ers R.T. Morgan and Glass by Camille Morgan. Other featured artists show pot­ tery, blown glass, sculpture, baskets, garden creations, and paintings. Experi­ ence the elegance of a big city gallery nestled in a small mountain town! R.T. Morgan Gallery is located on120 North Jefferson Ave­ nue and the phone number is 246-3328. RIVER ROCK GAL­ LERY is Ashe County's first artist cooperative fea­ turing high quality crafts­ manship from local art­ ists.. Coop members and consignment artists are showing a variety of fine art and handcrafted works including jewelry, pressed flowers, weaving, painting, ACORN GALLERY stained glass, hand made The 2nd Annual "Princess crowned. unteer/fundraising projects that features the fine art books, photography, pot­ of the High Country" pag­ Pageant Director, Lisa Os­ throughout their reign. There originals and reproductions tery, wood sculpture, and eant will be held on Saturday, borne, is very excited about will be special entertain­ of nationally exhibited art­ wood turnings. River Rock October 8, 2005 at the Ashe the upcoming event. Lisa ment provided by last year's ist Raney Rogers. Her work Gallery is having a raffle County Civic Center in West states, "Last year's 1st Annual Queens and dancer's from lo­ Jefferson, NC. The pageant is Princess of the High Country cal studios. includes representational in conjunction with the open to girls from birth to 25 pageant was a huge success, landscapes, wildlife, and monthly Gallery Crawl. Deadline to enter is Sep­ years old who reside in North and I am looking forward to tember 10, 2005. For more portraits, in various media. The initial raffle had two Carolina. The pageant'is an this year's pageant. It's going information or for an appli­ Raney has just returned excited winners of hand­ "Official Preliminary" to the to be even better! We've add­ cation, please contact Lisa from a trip to Italy and for made pottery. The raffle "Princess of North Carolina" ed an all-new Ms. Division Osborne, Pageant Director the September crawl The for this month will consist State Scholarship Pageant that is open to ladies 19-25 at 336-977-0909 or email Acorn Gallery will be hav­ of two handmade books by which is scheduled to be held years of age who are married/ Lisaoz@skybest.com. ing new miniature paint­ Lyn Soeder and a painted in August 2006, in Goldsboro, single with/without children. The public is invited to at­ ings, Italian treats and spe­ toolbox by Clayton Proctor. NC. There will be nine age di­ The new Queens will make tend. Admission will be $5 at cial music. Acorn Gallery is The drawing will be held vision winners crowned and public appearances and will the door. No advance tickets located on 103 Long Street at8:00 PM, the evening of two overall supreme winners be involved in many local vol- will be sold. and the phone number is September 9th during the 246-3388. Gallery Crawl. Different The ASHE ARTS CEN­ artwork will be raffled dur­ TER is an historic WPA ing Gallery Crawl on Oc­ building featuring The tober 14th. Tickets are$l Gallery and Gallery Shop. or 6 for $5. River Rock is by Linda Burchette This event allows the or pine tree block, all of in one-hour demonstration With eight exhibits a year located at 101 North Jeffer­ son Avenue and the phone public the opportunity to which were then assembled classes on perfect binding, and over four-dozen artists Assistant Editor represented, there's always number is 219-0089. zippered purse, locker hook Cozy, colorful, intricate view local quilting art and into the queen-sized quilt. SALLY MAE'S EM­ The Christmas Tree rag rug, notebook cover, pa­ something for everyone! and extraordinarily beau­ related crafts and purchase Octo­ PORIUM is located in tiful...all good words to de­ quilted items. It is spon­ Challenge Quilt will be on per piecing, and fun scrappy Showing through scribe the handmade quilts sored and organized by display at the Quilt Fair as quilt. Classes are $5 each. ber 8th is Spirit of Ashe, a the historic Ray Hard­ photo documentary exhibit ware Store Building and featured in the annual Quilt members of the Ashe Coun­ well as The Quilt Gather­ Call Mary Catherine Finch of the faces and places of features the work of more ty Piecemakers Quilt Guild. ing in West Jefferson and at 877-4297 to sign up. Fair by the Ashe County Quilts can be brought in Ashe County by Lori Hall. than six-dozen artists and They meet monthly at the The Quilt Shop at New Piecemakers Quilt Guild. This year's third annual senior center to share ideas Market Center in Boone. and photographed with in­ The Ashe Arts Center is on craftsmen. Included in this fair has several new as­ and quilting work, and also Tickets are $1 each or six formation recorded about the corner of Main Street unique space are pottery, pects, including location, to make donation quilts. for $5 and available at all the quilt to help preserve and School Avenue and oils, pastels, prints, photog­ fashion show, apd more The Guild is open to quiK locations. Drawing will be the heritage of quilting in the phone number is 846- raphy, toys, collectibles, fi­ bers, quilts, furniture, and ters of all skill levels who held Nov. 10 during a Guild Ashe County. Handwritten ARTS. quilts for sale. labels will be provided free BOHEMIA GALLERY other handcrafted items. Planned for Friday, Sept. are interested in promot­ meeting. At the Quilt Fair, visi­ for each quilt. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ing Ashe County quilts and features the work of owner Sally Mae's is located at A fashion show of quilted Janet Dowling and other 10 South Jefferson Avenue tors will enjoy viewing not Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. quilters. Guild members also par­ only the raffle quilt but items is planned for 11 a.m. fine local artists. Bohemia's and the phone number is to 3 p.m., the event will be held in the gymnasium of ticipate in creating an an­ also a wide variety of quilts and 2 p.m. both days of the selections include a unique 246-9069. the former West Jefferson nual raffle quilt with pro­ from the Guild members. fair. Models will showcase mix of original artwork, SMART GALLERY is Elementary School. This lo­ ceeds to benefit the guild Some are for display only vests, jackets, purses and artisan jewelry, and hand­ new to the West Jefferson cation offers more space for and Ashe Services for Aging. and others will be for sale. other accessories quilted made crafts. Linoleum art scene. Owned by Gail the growing event than the This year's'raffle quilt rep­ There will also be vendors by the fair participants and block prints with stunning Smart and managed by Ashe County Senior Center. resents one of the county's offering quilting tools, fab­ Guild members. work in black and white, Jeff Alexander, the Gal­ For more information The West Jefferson facility largest industries, Christ­ ric, books, notions, thim­ prints, baskets, pottery, lery features giclee prints will allow all the quilts to mas trees. Each participant bles, sewing machines, and about the- fair, contact Car­ and wood crafts are high­ and originals by Lenore ol Ann Schiller, chairman, be displayed indoors, so ex­ was given green material quilted items. lighted. Bohemia is located DePree, Stephen WillingQuilters will have the at 828-263-8648 or Carol hibitors won't have to worry and challenged to design an on 106 N. Jefferson Avenue ham, and Kathleen Flow­ individual Christmas tree opportunity to participate Skroch at 982-8349. about the weather. and the phone number is ers. The paintings will de­ light your eyes with color! 846-1498. DANCING PIG GAL­ Also included are pottery, LERY features the work furniture, and other hand­ of several local artists with crafted items. The Smart original works in oil, acryl­ Gallery is located at 109 ic, and watercolor, signed North Jefferson Avenue and numbered prints, and and the phone number is giclees. Dancing Pig also 246-7399. STEPHEN SHOE­ offers custom framing and matting. Dancing Pig is lo­ MAKER STUDIO is the cated onll4 North Jeffer­ place to paint according to son Avenue and the phone artist owner Stephen Shoe­ maker! And paint he does! number is 846-3834. HAMPTON GALLERY Stephen is known as the is located in the newly Train Man in Ashe County renovated Jefferson Sta­ with numerous original tion. The paintings of art­ watercolor paintings and ist Shirley Hampton are prints on his favorite sub­ stylized, contemporary, ject. Stephen also paints* impressionistic, abstract landscapes and still life. and somewhat surrealistic. Shoemaker's Studio locat­ Her use of color astounds ed in the AF Bank Office the viewer! Also included Building, 113 South Jeffer­ is jewelry and sculpture. son Avenue and the phone Hampton Gallery is located number is 846-3401. TIN ROOF GALLERY in Jefferson Station Unit 9 and the phone number is is home to artist Catherine Altice. Her work is fun, 219-0413. ORIGINALS ONLY whimsical, and thought is the newest gallery in provoking. Enjoy contem­ town owned by two of Ashe porary mixed media paint­ County's favorite artists, ings, jewelry, crafts, note Joan Stiles Bell and Lenore cards, and sculpture. Cath­ Photo by Linda Burchette DePree. The Gallery fea­ erine's bright colors will Sixth graders at Mountain View Elementary School, with the help of their Spanish teacher Michelle Fournier, have been tures all original oil paint­ brighten your day! Tin Roof doing a project about Spanish-speaking countries for the Latino Festival scheduled Saturday, Sept. 17 at Family Central ings with a wide selection of is located at 103 N. Jeffer­ 9ym. The festival will have games and activities, entertainment and food, dance classes and much more from 11 a.m. to 8 price, style, and size for the son Avenue and the phone p.m. Youngsters will get involved by presenting information about Spanish-speaking countries and their cultural aspects. collector. Originals Only is number is 246-3337. Everyone is invited to attend. Pageant deadline extended Quilt Fair moves to former WJ school �PAGE 12A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS shriner's Young ladies enjoy trip to Atlanta golf event On Sunday, September 18, 2005, the Ashe Shrine Club will host their annual golf tournament at Mountain Aire Golf Course. The sole pur­ pose of this event is to raise funds to enable the Shriners to continue their mission of providing the best possible medical treatment for burned and crippled children with­ out financial burden to their families. Although the level of treatment at Shrine hospjtals cannot be excelled anywhere, they are able to state proudly "there are no cash registers in Shriners hospitals!" Ashe County High School seniors and fashion board members Margret Gardner, Kayla Furches, and Brandi Marlow recently returned from their buying trip to Atlanta's Apparel Mart. They were accompanied by Angelia Cambre, Magnolia store owner, and Elaine Hodges, high school spon­ sor. Using the prom surveys of their female peers from school, the girls select­ ed styles, colors, and sizes of gowns based on their responses. They lit­ erally saw thousands of gowns and attended numer­ ous fashion shows. They were very successful in selecting lovely formalwear gowns and accessories for Magnolia. The gowns and accessories will begin arriving at the store as early as December. The fashion board members O The Shrine organization was originally formed by a small group of freemasons in New York at the beginning of the last century. In the tradition of freemasonry, they concerned themselves with helping those who were least able to help themselves. In 1922, they established their first children's hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Today there are twenty-two through­ out the United States. The Shriners are one of the largest truly philanthropic organization in the world. The officers at all levels donate their time voluntarily and receive no financial reward, as do the rank and file mem­ bers. In fact, Shriners them­ selves also contribute to the organization financially. The only members of the organi­ zation that receive salaries are the dedicated full-time staff needed to run a char­ ity of such proportions, and because of their efficiency, and dedication this cost is kept to a minimum. Photo courtesy of Elaine Girls ordering pocketbooks to go with gowns. will work together to pro­ cess the new merchandise as it arrives. Their next major project will be coor­ dinating a fashion show to be held at the high school in late January or early February. The girls had this to say about their trip. Brandi Marlow com­ mented, "Americasmart was definitely overwhelm­ ing at first, but as the week went on I started to get the hang of things. There is a whole lot more to the fashion industry than I thought there was. I learned a lot and would certainly go back if I ever got the chance." Kayla Furches enjoyed the event as well. " I never thought I would learn so much while having such a good time. I am extreme­ ly grateful that I had the opportunity to be a part of this once in a lifetime expe­ rience." Fashion board member, Margret Gardner, said, "It was a lot of work and stress­ ful at times, but this was definitely a learning expe- Dottie Wyatt celebrated,her 104"' mrtfyday Aufju.it 30tlj with family, slje wad bom in Wilked Co. Auguat 30, 1901 to Jedd and Jane Owend sheetd. Sbe married Jameo David Wyatt after he returned from World War I October 29,1919. - r b To tljio union wad born 9 children, two of which are deceaded. Our Dad padded away September 16, 1966 she had lived with the children. Now dhe lived in Jefferdon with a daughter. Now dhe id old and needd a lot of help, olje had bee great bledding to ud, and we thank God for her longfife with ud. -V'v sl;e worked hard for her family, she attended churcfj ad long ad dhe wad able. Her Ilobbied were gardening, :>T quilting and cooking. sl;e had been a wonderful mom and her oenae o\ humor id Photo courtesy of Elaine Hodges While dining one night at Ted's Montana Grill, Kayla Furches got the signature of and her picture made with res­ taurant owner, Ted Turner. rience and something that I am really glad that I got to do." High school sponsor,Elaine Hodges, was proud of the girls. "The girls did a fabulous job in selecting gowns and accessories! They worked together beautifully!" Shop Oi "YARD"Sale! JEM I KSON Pos i E N D 0 F SEASON YARD SALE S l l 'IIMIU.R 10'" 7 am - Usui j: ,jLfi MS w% •m Womens, Mens & Kids Clothing Toys \ Music, Books, CD's + Jewlery + Exercise Equipment ~ domething elde. One day after a bath, lotd of powder and perfume, dljedaid, "Now I look like a forty dollar horde!" We love you Mom, Your children *5hoes • + Household & Kitchen Items 7 -• X Located on the hatkstreel next to Hart Power Equipment in Downtown WJ • • Has Life thrown you some curves lately? > death of a loved o of a beloved pet? Ial'M v Meeting place: Jefferson United Methodist Church, 115 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC Date: September 27, October 4,11,18,& 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. rWm JOIN US FOR SERIES OF CLASSES ENTITLED: "LIVING WITH LIFE'S LOSSES" red dy ; C7<L\adyev (J ^ un<'ra/Qy(po me. P } />s/te/aw/i(j \^are/ert6 For more information, please contact 246-7114 or 982-2121 Classes a r e free for all participants. Everyone is welcome to attend r �Husky Football Bye on Friday, September 9 STANDINGS MVC Football ASHE COUNTY 2-1 North Surry 0-3 Surry Central 0-3 Wilkes Central 0-3 North Wilkes 0-3 Forbush 0-3 Starmount 0-3 MVC Soccer ASHE COUNTY 4-0-0 Forbush 2-0-1 Surry Central 2-0-1 Wilkes Central 2-1-0 North Surry 1-4-1 North Wilkes 0-4-0 Starmount MVC Tennis ASHE COUNTY 4-0 Wilkes Central 3-0 Surry Central 3-1 Forbush 0-1 North Wilkes 0-3 North Surry 0-3 Starmount This week in Husky sports Annual Blue-Silver game close as usual by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The stands were packed at Ashe County Middle School on Tuesday for the annual "Blue vs Silver" Bulldog foot­ ball game. This inter-school match up has a reputation for being extremely competitive, and the outcome is tradition­ ally one hundred percent un­ predictable. This year's game was no exception, as Tuesday's vic­ tor—the Blue Bulldogs—just got by the Silver team by one into the game means very little in this spirited rivalry. Blue Bulldog assistant coach Scott Roten stated during the game, "being four touchdowns ahead wouldn't be enough [to make me comfortable! in this game." As expected, the Silver 'Dawgs didn't lie down and roll over for their Blue class­ mates. They rallied back and put up six of their own and made good on the two-point conversion to come within six points in the second quarter. ter so that everyone could get ample playing time. Blue Coach Dwayne Farm­ er commented, "I thought this game was played and officiat­ ed well. Sometimes when you get Blue and Silver together you can have some pretty good games, no matter what each other's records are go­ ing into the game. It's tough when one team has to lose, and both sets of coaches feel for each other. I thought we played real well offensively and defen- MVC Volleyball Surry Central 2-0 North Surry 1-0 North Wilkes 1-1 ASHE COUNTY 0-2 Wilkes Central 0-2 Forbush Starmount AYFL 3-4 Grade Jackets 2-0 Titans 1-1 Broncos 1-1 Bears 0-2 Cox played a heck of a game offensively and defensively, and Tyler Day ran the ball hard and played well at cornerback. Alex Reborchick has been moved to nose tackle and has been getting a lot of tack­ les at a position that seems to be made for him. Casey Rob­ erts is adjusting well to the linebacker position and he made quite a few tackles, as did Mathan Brewer, who did a real good job on defense. All our eighth graders did a great job, not taking anything away from our seventh graders, but they really stepped up for this game. They were very emo­ tional before the game, and we knew they came ready to play football. Coach Mahley, Coach Baker and Coach Ro­ ten have been a big help this year and do a tremendous job with these kids. I thought our local officials did an outstand­ ing job—hats off to them be­ cause they had a tough job. I'd like to thank the parents and grandparents on both sides for coming out and filling the stands to support their kids; they do that well at Ashe County Middle School." Silver Coach Chris Taylor score again for the rest of the game. They could've folded up and quit, but they didn't and I'm proud of that. We did have a few bright spots in the game. Defensively we played really well, except for the first quarter. I have a lot of faith in these kids—they're a good group of guys. They just need to learn to play all four quar­ ters. It's a tough ballgame to lose, but it's also a tough one to win. It was good to see the crowd that came out for the game. I thought the school did a tre­ mendous job of organizing the event to draw the crowd out. It was a great atmosphere to play in, and people got their money's worth to see the two teams go at it. It was neat that thirty to forty Blue/Sil­ ver alumni came out to watch the game, and I heard some of them say that they still talk about the Blue/Silver games they played in. I believe Ashe County's got a bright future ahead in football." The Blue and Silver Bull­ dogs will get a chance to face each other one more time this season in the first game of the tournament in October. AYFL 5-6 Grade Raiders 1-0 Trojans 1-0 Jackets 1-1 Gamewell 0-0 Steelers 0-1 Packers 0-1 ACYS 5-6 Year Olds X-Cel Builders 5-0 UAP 3-1-1 Dr. Hank Clay 3-1 Sheets Grocery 3-1 Trivett's Home 3-1 Ashe Hospital 1-2 Ashe Financial 2-3 Skyline/Bremco 1-3 Infinity Drywall 1-3-1 Paisley Auto 1-4 Cardinal Tree 0-4 Youth Soccer 7-8-9 Los Arcoiris 4-0 AEV 3-0 SuccessReach 3-1 Ashe Abattoir 2-1 B.R. Chimney 2-2 Miller Bros. 1-2 W. End Wreaths 1-3 Magic Video 0-3 0-4 Gates Youth Soccer 10-14 5-0 Hobby Barn 5-1 Sturgill Tree Phipps Const. 3-2 Southeastern Fire 2-3 Miles Handyman 1-4 1-4 State Farm Infinity Drywall 1-4 Men's Softball R & L Electric 4-1 Mtn. Advantage 3-1 Roten Insurance 2-2 SSV 0-5 Women's Softball W. Witherspoon 3-0 2-1 Ashe Hospital 2-1 AEV State Drywall 0-3 ACC/Atlantic Boston College 1-0 1-0 Clemson 1-0 Maryland 0-0 Florida State 0-1 Wake Forest 0-1 N.C. State ACC/Coastal 1-0 Georgia Tech 1-0 Virginia Tech 1-0 Virginia 0-0 Miami North Carolina 0-0 0-1 Duke NFIVNFC South 4-1 Atlanta 2-2 Carolina 2-2 Tampa Bay -1-3 New Orleans MLB/NL East 78-59 Atlanta 73-64 Philadelphia 72-64 Florida Washington 71-66 70-66 N.Y. Mcts NASCAR Pts. 3570 T. Stewart G. Biffle 3361 J. Johnson 3312 R. Wallace 3257 M. Martin 3149 K. Busch 3114 Photo by Shane Hopkins The Blue Bulldogs' running game sealed the victory in Tuesday's game. six-point score, 14-8. The Blue team received the opening kickoff and im­ mediately scored on a big rushing touchdown. After the two-point conversion was good, the lead was 8-0 with only 59 seconds having run off the clock. A fumble on the Silver team's first possession was recovered by Blue, and they took full advantage of the turnover and dished out an­ other big run for a TD, 14-6 (2-point conversion failed). Any visiting spectators may have thought that the game was apparently 'in the bag,' but Ashe County fans know that being two scores up only a couple of minutes While the second half was as competitive as ever, the re­ sult was not a flurry of touch­ downs back and forth, as was the case last season. The Silver defense held the Blue team for both eight minute periods, but the Blue 'D' did a great job as well, and neither offense was able to put up any more points on the board. As always, the more im­ portant tradition of good sportsmanship prevailed in the end—over and above the red numbers up on the score­ board—and both Blue and Sil­ ver Bulldogs were applauded by the numerous fans as they shook hands after the game. The two teams even contin­ ued with a friendly fifth quar- sively. We worked all week trying to come up with a defensive strategy to stop their of­ Photo by Shane Hopkins fense. Of­ fensively Silver running back Aaron Scott, carries the ball past three Blue defenders. we knew we had to block well and execute to put stated, "In essence we lost the Their next games are Silver points on the board, which we first quarter, and it meant the vs West Alexander (instead managed to do twice in the most, but our kids didn't give of St. Stephens) on Tuesday, first half. We had some out­ up and quit. This game's al­ September 13 at 6:30 p.m. standing performances, espe­ ways a tough game, no matter and Blue vs Johnson County cially from our eighth graders. which team is better. When we on Tuesday, September 20 at were down 14-0, I told them 6:00 p.m. Both games will be Cory Roten was nearly flaw­ less at Quarterback, Nathan we weren't going to let them played at ACMS. Soccer teams undefeated Volleyball action Submitted by Mike Eldreth Lalo Montoya scored at the 9:26 minute of the game off a cross by Josh Johnson and then proceeded to add 3 more goals to lead the middle school soccer team to romp over East Wilkes by a score of 7-1 last week. Montoya's other three goals came off of an assist from Justin Jones, another cross from Josh Johnson and an open shot from in front of the net. Sam Price scored on a penalty kick and Cody McClure and John Wooten added goals to put away the Cardinals. In the girls' game, Mallary Clay found the net three times and Mariah Richardson added a goal to lead the girls to a 5-1 win over the lady Cardinals. Evelyn Jimanez had an outstanding game on the field for the Bulldogs. This was the first game of the season for both teams. Photo by Shane Hopkins Photo by Shane Hopkins Both Bulldog soccer teams won their home opener In Wednesday's matches. Football Scoreboard Mountain Vallev Conference Ashe 48 Grayson Mt. Airy North Surry 3 East Surry Surrv Central 22 Starmount 14 Elkin Lexington Forbush 47 East Wilkes Wilkes Ctrl. 0 West Wilkes North Wilkes 7 32 27 23 34 53 42 35 Ashe County Middle School Blue 14 Silver Ashe Youth Football League Titans 6 Broncos Jackets (3/4) 22 Bears Jackets (5/6) 30 Steelers Paige Matheson shows concentration as she prepares to pass the ball to her Silver Bulldog teammates in Wednesday's match. Look for more details in Tuesday's Post. College Game Bay 8 0 g * Saturday. September 10 Virginia Tech at Duke. JP/Raycom. XM Channel 192, 12 p.m. Clcmson at Maryland. ESPN, XM Channel 191, 12 p.m. Army at Boston College, ESPN Classic, XM Channel 193, 12:30 p.m North Carolina at Georgia Tech, ABC. XM Channel 192, 3:30 p.m. The Citadel at Florida State, ESPNU, XM Channel 191. 6:45 p.m. Wake Forest at Nebraska. TBS. 7 p.m. Lcnoir-Rhync vs. NC Central. 7 p.m. ASU @ Kansas, 7 p.m. Emory & Henry vs. Ferrum 1 p.m. �PAGE2B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 , 2 0 0 5 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Bowling Wrap-up Cardinal Lanes Thursday League SEASON TOTALS Team Standings W L Pinfall Avg. 1. Cardinal Lanes 41--23 ' 32,623 679 2. Ashe County Ford 41--23 31.006 645 3. Ashe C. Builders 41--23 26,880 560 4. Heritage Chevrolet 33--31 29,279 609 5. Radio Hill Sales 32--32 30,094 626 6. Church's Const. 25--39 26,569 553 7. Comer Market 24—40 24,231 504 8. Sword/Scribe Bks. 19—45 25,249 526 High Game Scratch Record High Series Scratch 1. Scott Stevens 258 1. Elvis Rash 664 Photo by Shane Hopkins Michael Aloia, Mike Leserra, B.J. Howell (not pictured), 2. Everette Adams 255 2. B.J. Howell 662 Brandon Howell 3. Elvis Rash 254 3. G.BaugcssE.Adams652 High Game Handicap High Series Handicap 1. Everette Adams 317 1. Everette Adams 838 2. Everette Adams 303 2. Elvis Rash 766 3. Scott Stevens 303 3. Scott Stevens 745 High Individual Average High Team Average 1. Mike Leserra 183 1. Cardinal Lanes 679 2. Gordy Baugess 181 2. Ashe County Ford 645 3. Billy Lewis 177 3. Radio Hill Sales 626 Ashe County Motors Youth Football Schedule Photo by Shane Hopkins Scott Stevens, Jamie Taylor, Jonathan Blevins, Everette Adams (not pictured, Billy Lewis) Heritage ChevroJet • Photo by Shane Hopkins Stewart Wilcox, Carl Blevins, Bob Harris (not pictured, Zane Blevins Radio Hill Sales Saturday, September 10th 10:00 Steelcrs vs Alleghany @ Alleghany H.S. 10:00 Bears vs Mountaineers @ New Cove Creek 11:30 Titans vs Spartans @ New Cove Creek 1:00 Raiders vs Mustangs @ New Cove Creek 4:00 Jackets vs Broncos @ North Wilkes H.S. 5:30 Jackets vs Packers @ North Wilkes H.S. A new feature of the Jefferson Post sports department is a look back at familiar faces during the days of their high school and college athletic careers. We welcome any submissions, email sports@jeffersonpost.com. Old School Athlete of the Week ACHS JV volleyball and varsity basketball coach, Laura Foster, is this week's featured •'Old School Athlete of the Week." Foster graduated from West Wilkes High School and made All-Conference in each of her sports her. senior year—volleyball, basketball and softball, and was named Conference Player of the Year in basketball. She was also an All-Northwest selection (chosen by area coaches and published in the Winston-Salem Journal). She then went on to letter four years on a basketball scholarship at Elon University, starting her junior and senior seasons. Youth Soccer Schedule Saturday, September 10th 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 10:00—Sheets Grocery vs Xcel Builders 10:45—Skyline vs Ashe Financial Group 11:3()—Dr. Hank Clay vs Infinity Drywail 12:30—UAP vs Ashe Memorial Hospital 1:15—Cardinal Tree vs Trivett's Home Plan. 7-8-9 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 10:30—Ashe Abattoir vs Los Arcoiris 11:30—AEV vs Blue Ridge Chimney Sweep 12:30—Miller Bros. Lumber vs SuccessReach 1:30—Magic Video vs West End Wreaths (BYE) Gates Carolina West Wireless Customers, Each time you Send a text ITlGSSclgG you'll be Entered to Win an Apple iPod Sunday, September 11th 3-4 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 3:00—Buffalo Fir Co. vs Ashe Appraisal 3:00—Sweet Aromas vs WKSK 3:00—Scrccnlreaks vs Ashe Cleaners 3:00—Prime Sirloin vs Landmark Grocery 3:00—Reeves Photo, vs Landmark Grocery 10-14 Years Old @ ACMS 2:00—Southeastern Fire vs Hobby Barn 3:00—Miles Handyman vs Infinity Drywail 4:00—State Farm vs Phipps Construction (BYE) Sturgill Tree Farms the more text messages you send... the more entries you have! 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His art journal, "Journey in Watercolors" , a hand made leatherbound limited edition will be available for purchase. The volume is a collection of work covering nine years of painting in his studio in Jerusalem and travels throughout Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Sinai and Egypt. Before George moved to the US and, more recently, Grassy Creek, he spent 9 years living in Jerusalem which he used as his base for moving around the Middle East. His paintings have no political content and simply express his fascination for an area rich in diverse cultures and history. The opening pages of his book show no borders to the location map, as if he found a way of traveling without the normal constraints that keep others boxed in. He is, after all, an artist. Of the 200 paintings in the journal, George will describe many of them, almost remembering the brush strokes to this day. His video $ T • Hi m 4 mJ M George Kosinski will show him painting in the Old City of Jerusalem as well as in the desert where he developed his own techniques for painting with a medium that behaves so differently in the very dry atmosphere. This is a first of a series of presentations being planned as many who have desired to travel to the Holy Land have held back due to current turmoils. However, it is an opportunity to travel there through the eyes of an artist in the safe environment of the delightful River House and experience Gayle Winston's famous hospitality. The Presentation will start at 4:00 p.m., Sunday Sept. 11 at the River House on Old Field Creek Rd. Directions: Take Hwy 16 Photo Courtesy of Gillian Hampton from Jefferson towards Ashe Services for Aging Adult Day Care (Generations) in West Jefferson has openings and Mouth of Wilson, Make left supplemental funding for adults 18 and over. They do not have to be eligible for Medicaid at the bridge construction or Medicare. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., and adults into Old Field Creek, drive can enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities, nutritious meals, interaction with the upriver for 0.5 miles. River children's day care center, and even transportation on certain routes. For more information, House is on the right. call Gillian Gambill Hampton at 246-1500. All are welcome and admission is free. But do let the River House know by phoning 336-982-2109 if you are coming so that they can anticipate 'nibbles'. For further information please phone - George Kosinski at 336-384-1145 or visit kosinskistudio.com. The Center @ Fleetwood is purchasing heating oil for the and lastly, to provide a time and For dinner reservations, phone celebrating the establishment center. place for people to get to know the River House at 336-982- of a community center and in­ The Center @ Fleetwood, for­ one another while epjoying some 2109. vites everyone to participate in merly Fleetwood Elementary good family fun. a Community Day on Saturday, School, invites the residents The Greater Fleetwood Pres­ Sept. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. There (permanent, summer, long-tim­ ervation Organization conducts will be food, fun and fellowship ers and newcomers) of Fleet­ its regularly scheduled meet­ for all ages. wood and surrounding areas to ings on the first Tuesday of each The event will include games celebrate the beginning of this month. Meetings are held at the for the family, a moon walk, face community center. Especially Center @ Fleetwood library with painting, cake walk, horse shoe invited are those who attended entrance on Railroad Grade tournament, book sale and spe­ school at Fleetwood. Come join Road just off Hwy. 221. Area cial entertainment featuring Si­ with friends and neighbors for a residents are invited to come erra Wilson at 5 p.m. community celebration. be a part of the future of Fleet­ Tickets will also be available The purpose of this event is wood. The next meeting will be for a Fuel for Fuel raffle. Pur­ three-fold. Center volunteers held Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. A standing chase one ticket for $5 or three want to gather people from this workday to keep the center pre­ for $10 to win a chance at $500 community to get their ideas. sentable is held on the preceding in fuel from the Midtown BP in The center can only serve the Saturday (Oct. 1) of each month. Jefferson. The drawing will take community if its members know For more information call the place at the December meeting what services are desired by its Center at 877-4973 or go online of the Greater Fleetwood Pres­ citizens. Secondly, the center to www.fleetwoodcenter.org. Vol­ ervation Organization. Proceeds needs to make some money to unteers are needed to bake a from the raffle will go toward fill the oil tank for the winter, cake. Center @ Fleetwood having community day Lions collect supplies for local students Photo courtesy of Landon Phillips Lions Club member, Beth Kelleher, is shown with her son, Mack, collecting school supplies. The West Jefferson Lions Club collected school sup­ plies, overflowing the tables at a recent meeting. Valued in the hundreds of dollars, the supplies were taken to Ashe County High School where they will be used for students who don't have some of the small things Photo courtesy of Landon Phillips The West Jefferson Lions Club had a successful campaign in raising supplies. they need to be successful in the classroom. "We were excited to find another avenue where the West Jefferson Lions Club could help the community," commented Lion's Club President, Sandra Philips.' The West Jefferson Lions Club expresses many thanks to all who contributed. The support was good for this project. The Lions Club can help change the lives of thousands of people by giving them not only the gift of sight, but also one of hope. West Jefferson Lions Club has been in exis­ tence for over 56 years. WJ Lions Club to hold pancake breakfast The West Jefferson Lions Club will be sponsoring their 2nd Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning, September 24th at the old West Jefferson School cafeteria beginning at 7:30 am. The last breakfast held in June raised $1500 and sent Mack Kelleher to a camp specifically structured for blind children. An estimated 200 people were served and other monetary dona­ tions were received. Local Lions flipped over 600 pancakes and served pounds of bacon and sausage to help raise the money. The West Jefferson Lions Club expresses many thanks to all who contribute and to all who come for breakfast. The community support is always tremendous. West Jefferson Lion's Club also collects old eyeglasses. If you have old eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses you no longer need, please consider donating them to the West Jef­ ferson Lions Club to for sharing with the less fortunate. Contact Gwyn Yates at 846-7215 or Harrv Steele at 246-2959 for information or leave the used glasses at one of the three local optometry offices or in the bin at Wal-Mart where West Jefferson Lions Club members will ^The Lions Club can help change the lives of thousands of people by giving them not only the gift of sight, but also one of hope. West Jefferson Lions Club has been in existence for over 56 years. Hello Everyone, This is Jody Ashley, more commonly know as the "CarDaddy from Heritage Automotive in West Jefferson. I want to take a moment away from our usual humorous ways. The terrible disaster in the gulf coast has shown us just how vulnerable we all can be. Now, more than in recent history, the people from the gulf coast need our prayers and our support. Our nation needs our prayers. We at Heritage Automotive want to assist the less fortunate in the gulf coast! During the month of September we will be collecting: Bottled Water Personal Hygiene Items Clothing Canned Food Items and Other Necessities The showroom at the Dodge Store will be the collection point. Please dig deep! Don't wait...please make your donation while the need is great. Let's show the people of the gulf coast that we are generous and caring people. The staff and management at Heritage agree to contribute generously and provide transportation of all gifts. If you want to donate and need your donation picked up, please call us at Heritage Automotive to arrange a pickup. I also urge all other businesses in the mountain region to donate generously! Please continue to pray for the people who have lost loves ones and belongings... But please do more... Donate to this cause! Lions Warren Miller and Gwynita Steele The Heritage Boys will thank W Lion Trent Lowder Scenes from a recent pancake breakfast you and God Will Bless You! mm m r TJ •< 0 m r 1D < 0 m r TJ < 0 m r U < 0 in r TJ < 0 �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 JEFFERSON POST fret (i Plant «leiid0i The riddles below tell about the jobs of the tree parts. Use the tree parts listed below to solve each riddle. The tree parts are: seed, trunk, leaves, roots, hark. • Green and flat or needle-like, we make food by day and rest J jv at night. 3 v The largest plant growing near your home is probably a tree. It could be a maple, oak, pine or palm. All trees have many of the same parts as the plants that grow in your garden, From roots to branches, short or long, my tough wood keeps me tall and strong._ only much larger. Everyone has seen trees, but how do you tell one kind of tree from another? Trees have different leaves, seeds, bark and flow ers. There are two main kinds of trees. The conifers are trees with needle-like leaves. Their seeds are found in cones. Conifers stay green all year long. The broad-leaved trees have leaves of different sizes and shapes. Broad-leaved trees often lose their leaves in the fall. In warm regions, some broad- Scattered by wind when breezes blow, I'll make a new tree when I sprout and grow.__ Thin-like hair, or thick and round, C we hold the tree firmly in the ground leaved trees keep their leaves all year long. Broad-leaved trees like the maple are very colorful in the fall. The beautiful reds, oranges and yellows arc always in the leaves. But their colors are hidden by the green during the Rough or smooth, a very tough cover, I keep out insects, fire and weather. spring and summer. The green is Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the matter in the leaves that makes the food for the tree. V\ hen fall comes, the tree stops making food, and the green chlorophyll dies. As the green disappears, the beautiful color of fall appears. fvwm 1976 1991 The tree was cut down Color the ring yellow. The tree was planted Color the ring green. Mroscramble Unscramble these letters to find some things that grow on trees or made from trees. SONGREA E1FRTNUUR SLOVIE __ TNOCUOCS " SLEPAP SD|dd« lsjnuo3<K> 'S?AI|O 'ajnjmjnj 'saSuiuo .SJOMSUV 1990 A very dry growing season Color the ring brown. 1985 \ A very wet growing season Color the ring blue. Fingerprints are not a nuisance—they are a necessity for this art project. Draw a tree trunk and color it. Then put one teaspoon of finger paint near the top of the tree. Repeatedly dip a finger into the paint and onto the branches of the tree until the branches are covered with fingerprint leaves. Scatter a few "leaves" below the tree too. For color mixing fun, substitute small dollops of yellow and red for the teaspoon of paint. The colors will overlap and intermingle, creating the look of fall foliage. You can learn a lot about a tree by reading its special calendar of rings. Every year a tree grows a new layer of wood. This makes the tree trunk get fatter and fatter. The new layer makes a ring. You can see the rings on a freshly cut tree stump. When the growing season is wet, the tree grows a lot and the rings are wide. When the season is dry, the trees grow very little. Then, the rings are narrow. Directions: This tree was planted in 1976. Use the picture clues to color the rings of the tree stump. Where w ill the very first ring be? i Special Thank fun: in aVV &M hJL* w T I I I / R E G E N C Y PROPERTIES L J Residential, Land <S We Build Your Home The Way You Want It HOM FS ' ' www.classichomeshc.com Intersection of US 221 & NC 163 *1620 NC 163-E West Jefferson. NC' 336-246-3NX) |H||M Showcase Lighting Tony Lyall T) SATELLITE 643 S. 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Second, daffodils are great naturalizers that will flourish for many years with little care when planted in sunny, well drained flower beds. Finally, daffodils are deer and rodent resistant - a major benefit for those of you struggling to garden in the presence of our tetrapoded friends. Simply put, daffodils are a good fall landscape investment providing many springs of beautiful returns. Variety Nearly 150 million Dutch daffodil bulbs are sold in the USA each year, and that amount has been grow­ ing six percent a year. Tim Schipper, a 3rd generation Dutch flower bulb merchant emphasizes that "the vari­ ety of color, size, shape and bloom times of daffodils is far greater than most gardeners know." According to The In­ ternational Daffodil Register and Classified List published by the Royal Horticultural Society there are nearly 25,000 known varieties of daffodils. The fact is, how­ ever, that only 200 varieties are grown commercially and • are generally affordable to residential and professional gardeners. Daffodil Depot - For People Who Dig Daffodils. For Daffodil Connoisseurs, a new specialized boutique at www.DaffodilDepot.com offers over 100 of the best and most unique daffodils at wholesale prices via the Internet and by mail order. Developed by Colorblends Flowerbulbs in conjunction with leading Dutch daffodil hybridizers, this new site is a virtual goldmine for people who dig daffodils. Daffodil Depot offers many limited production varieties not normally available to the general public. Top Daffodil Picks If you are finding it hard to decide on a specific variety, Daffodil Depot is offering a special collection called the Daffodil 100. This unique assembly is a virtual encyclo­ pedia of daffodils, which are also referred to as Narcis­ ing www.daffodildepot.com or www.colorblends.com or call toll free (888) 847-8637 to request a Colorblends 2005 Wholesale Catalog. Courtesy of ARA Content about six hours of afternoon stems rather than a smaller looking at many happy years spring sun. A basic work­ landscape grade of bulb, of blooming returns. ing guideline is 4 bulbs per which may produce only one You can find more informa­ square foot planted 7 inches flower. After all, it takes just tion about daffodils by visit­ deep. If you are naturalizing as much effort to plant a daffodils, plant topsize bulbs farther bulb as a apart than you i -> . , _ smaller would do for \\ _ bulb, garden plant­ so why ings. This spac­ waste •Toik Curtains ing gives room the en­ •Tablecloths for increase. • Jabot Sets ergy. The • Large Vanety of Curtains And be sure to moral • Pillows •Towels plant them in here is to • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Bedding drifts or shoals buy daffo­ • Rocking Chair Cushions • Bedspreads for a naturalistic dil bulbs • Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match •Comforters effect. based The basic rules for getting on the cost per flower rather 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC many years of glorious spring than the cost per bulb. Given returns from your daffodils 336-384-3945 the delightful variety, natural are as follows: durability and deer-resis­ OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM 1) Adequate sunlight - Don't tance of daffodils, you're plant in full shade and al­ ways allow the foliage to die back naturally. 2) Good drainage - Bulbs hate wet feet or any signs of standing water. 3) Plant deeply - This allows the roots to draw necessary moisture during the growing season, and ... 4) Nutritious soil - It pays Location: POPLAR CAMP, WYTHE COUNTY, VIRGINIA to give them a sprinkling of South on 1-77 to Exit 24. Turn Left and travel to U.S. Hwy. 52 N.Turn Left. Sale Site will be bulb food in early spring dur­ 1/4 Mile on Right. North on I-77 to Exit 24.Turn Right and travel to U.S. Hwy. 52 N.Turn Left. ing the growing cycle. Under these circumstances, Sale Site will be 1/4 Mile on Right. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS! 1800 Square Feet on most daffodils will bloom each of 3 floors. Top floor has 8 Room Apt. with bath. Great Investment Opportunity!! and increase for many, many years. Notice of Lead-Based Paint Inspection - Bidders are allowed a 10-day period prior to the sale to conduct Deer and Rodent Resis­ lead-based paint tests. Sellers will provide bidders with any information they have about lead-based paint tant contamination and provide bidders EPA pamphlet on lead-based paint, prior to sale. When deer are foraging and nibbling every garden plant Announcements Day of Sale take precedence over all previous advertisements. you have, its reassuring to REAL ESTATE TERMS: 10% Down Day of Sale balance within 30 Days or at Closing. know that daffodils are about DOWN PAYMENT N0N REFUNDABLE! the last thing our four footed friends want to touch. The Sale conducted for Garnett W. & Susan S. Cox by: bulbs and foliage of daffodils D.K. "Duke" Yontz, Auctioneer Dale T.Yontz, Auctioneer contain lycorine and phenVAAR 1637 VAAR 2375 anthridine alkaloid crystals, 276-228-6777 • 276-228-5935 which taste about as awful as 276-228-6777 • 276-686-4620 Auctions 2E they sound. Thankfully, deer 435 Tazewell Street, Suite C • Wytheville, VA 24382 memories are good enough to Please Visit: www.dukeyontzauctions.com for Color Pictures, Information and More Directions. remember bad experiences. In most cases, after just a sniff or nibble, deer will walk away. Main Street Discount sus or Jonquils, running the gamut of colors (from yellow to orange to pink to white) with different flower types and very early to late bloom­ ing varieties. According to Tim Schipper, "The Daffodil 100 offers gardeners the chance to experience 100 different varieties of daffodils during an 8 week pageant, which runs from late winter through late spring." For those seeking a more traditional yellow trumpet daffodil, Schipper recom­ mends choosing from among three varieties, which in his view are the "Gold Standard" among yellow daffodils. All three -- Marieke, Carlton and Golden Harvest -- rep­ resent the successors to the throne of the old time favorite King Alfred daf­ fodil, a variety that has dwindled over the years. Marieke is a strong, graceful and long lasting bloomer. Carlton flowers later and is also suited to warmer zones, while Golden Harvest is a bright yellow trumpet, vigorous, and long lasting perennializer suitable for many garden uses. If you are seeking other spe­ cific daffodil varieties, here is a quick rundown of some top recommendations. Among the cupped-division both Pimpernel (yellow with a tan­ gerine nose) and Accent (an American bred pink cup) are among Schipper's favorites. More exotic is Delnashaugh (double flowering fluffy peach and cream) and Gay Kybo (orange and white peony-like blooms) from the double-divi­ sion; and there's Thalia (a floriferous, orchid-like white) from the triandrus group. From the cyclamineousnarcissus he selects Jetfire (jaunty little reflexed pet­ als with a long orange cup); and the multi-flowered Pipit (feint lemon yellow flowers with tiny white cups) from the jonquil group. A variety especially close to Schipper's heart is Sailboat, which he enthusiastically describes as "a flowering little gem with white, swept back petals and soft yellow nose." And finally there is Old Pheasant's Eye (flat, pure white flower with a minute yellow red-rimmed cup) of the poet's division as a big favorite because of its incredible sweet fragrance, its tolerance for some shade and it being the very last daf­ fodil to flower in the garden. Naturalizing To bloom well, daffodils require well-drained soil and ABSOLUTE GfDOTDC] REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, SEPT. 17,2005 • 11 A.M Yontz— Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a Onfut^j 126 Roby Poe Road (336) 982-6020 you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home'.' Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homcbuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value^f a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. Ml. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI k loan available to average households. Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. "Put Your Trust In Number One" 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 ko.il Estate tor Your World Dogwood Realty 592 South Main St. • Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-7455 • Toll Free - 1-800-789-1312 FAX 336-246-4532 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED * and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity IN-TOWN LIVING! 3BR/2BA FISH FOR TROUT IN YOUR BRICK RANCH with huge rear deck OWN YARD! Cute 2BR fully fur­ nished home in great shape, updated to enjoy your privacy. Central AJC, fireplace, full walkout basement. Ap­ kitchen, electric & plumbing. 2 car pliances included. Within city limits gargagc. Beautiful pond full of trout. $169,000 #131870 of Jefferson. $149,900 #150155* J150163. HOUSE IN DANIEL'S DAUGHTER - Completely remodeled 3BR/3BA home on 2.33 private acres. New cabinets & appliances, carpet, bathroom fixtures, 2 fp. partially fin­ ished hsmt. Extra large cvd porch. Close to New River, only minutes from town. JI3I907. SOUTHERN ASHE STARTER HOME - Or retirement home. Home features 2BR/2BA, I level living. 1 car attached garage, skylight, large front deck, and small stream. Owners arc ready to sell - make an appointment today! $119,900. $229,000 J131816. JUST REDUCED!-This older, but mostly remodeled, home has lots of it. Home features 5BR/2BA, hardwood floors, breakfast nook w/fircplacc. newly remodeled kitchen, whirl­ pool tub and 2 sun decks. Also, includes 4.82+/- acre lot. guest cottage w/garagc, huge shade trees and apx.1900 Fraser Fir Christmas trees. $259,900. J131823. HORSE OR CATTLE FARM ON SPENCER BRANCH. This 3BR/IBA home was built in 1901. but has been updated and cared for. Situated on 56.6 acres, owner will sell 28 acres or all. 2 bams, equip, shed, 2 silos, storage shed, cellar w/bedroom over. Home ha* large kitchen & dining room, living room w/fireplace. Furnace is 4 yrs. old. septic is 6, bathroom is 6. New reservoir. There is room for an office. $330,000. Land Listings! J131860. FARMHOUSE & 2.5 ACRES - A much loved farm in Southern Ashe w/pasture. bam. fenced garden area, fruit trees, berries, bold stream. Wraparound front porch & back deck to enjoy views of a small pond & Mulatto Mtns. This 3BR/3.5BA home features kitchen w/2 ovens & wine cooler. 2 fireplaces, and a sunroom. Workshop is new has root cellar under it. Quaint old bam in good condition. Perennial garden in rear near picnic deck $289,000. J150148. 19.706 ACRES IN SMETHPORT - Wooded acres conveniently located to the Jefferson*. This property offers privacy in a completely wooded setting. $59,500. J150160. 6.973 ACRES ON HWY 16 SOUTH - Property has paved road frontage, cleared and partially wooded and just a short walk to S6uih Fork of the New River. Build your home and overlook your own creek!! $92,600. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21hentagcrcalty.com EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS from the sunroom of this 3BR/2.5BA home with end of street privacy. New roof, siding and floor coverings, basement garage. Near the Blue Ridge Pkwy. and So. Fork of the New River. VERY CLOSE TO THE SO. FORK OF THE NEW RIVER! 2BR/2BA home with upper and lower decks to enjoy the views. Full walkout basement, wood floors, appliances included. $129,000 $179,500 #132285* #131940* BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2BA HOME in excellent neighborhood on 2.3+ acres, Wraparound covered porches and rear deck to enjoy mountain views FP. hardwood floors, finished bonus room over garage $325,000 #150037* J150161. CONTEMPORARY HOME IN HIGHLAND HILLS - Spacious 4BR/2.5BA home. Master suite offers private bath with whirlpool, numerous closets & private balcony. Spacious living room offers fireplace and 2 patio doors to enjoy views from large sun deck. Full basement and attached garage. MUST SEE!! $192,500. great building sites, small creek, and mountain views. This 6.973 acres is partially or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6(12(1. ountry Business 336-246-2664 Did If you are in the process of buying a home m United In daffodils, bulb size mat­ ters. Always go for a topsize or double nose bulb which will produce 2 or 3 flower Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI Mt. Jefferson Mortgage s More Bang for the Buck 3BR/I.5BA HOME with nice pastoral views. User friendly floor plan, beautiful storage shed, attached garage and carport. Appliances included. Reduced to $110.000 #131693* LOOKING FOR LAND? WE HAVE TRACTS IN ALL SIZES! GREAT LOCATION just off Railroad Grade Rd. with common river access. 1.2+ acres with great views in Green Meadows subdivision. Small branch $34,900 #150111* VIEW OF THE NEW RIVER and mountains from this 1.2 acre lot with common access to the New River. One of the last river-view lots. $37,900 #130472* BEAUTIFUL VIEWS of Three Top Mt. from this 1 acre lot. Perfect your vacation home or investment. $12,000 #132264* for "WE OFFER BUYER REPRESENTATION" FREIDA BARKER FRANCES GOODHART JACK RIELLY PHIL LEWIS MICK PHILLIPS GLENN TAYLOR SHERMAN LEE MEGHAN MINTON CALL 246-7455 FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF LAND & HOME OFFERINGS. CALL TOLL-FREE -1-800-789-1312 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.UCDogwoodRealty.com �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classifled Ad Department Policy 140-Help Wanted Clean-up Laborer Temp. Will be cleaning up storm damage from hurricanes. Must be unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks and actively seeking employment. Apply at JobLink with Generic Application. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper • (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax. (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified @ jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estote advertising In this newspaper Is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age of 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is In violation ot the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain ot dlacrlminatlon cull HUD toll-free at f-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found 1 lost male Husky. Lost from Buffalo area. Both eyes blue, about 5 months old, white spot behind the neck, wears a red collar. White and dark brownish hair all over. Reward offer. Call 384-3211 or 982-4512 100-General Services PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem. Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted Experienced Carpenters neededApply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR II (Position 743-40-3229) Open until filled. Full time Service Provision position with New River Behavioral HealthCare. Work based in Watauga County. Duties include in-home family interventions, delivery of evening . family programs, individual, group and family therapy, case management, active community involvement, expected travel and be a team member. Typical work hours: Flexible, at least 2 evenings expected. Minimum requirements: Master's degree in Human Services field and two years experience or equivalent. Salary grade (68)/ Typicalhiring range. $34,320$39,288. Submit state application and college transcript(s) to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd.; Boone. NC 28607. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED NCiM has immediate need for people to work weekends in local grocery stores sampling products to pustomers. Call (800) 747-9582. Ext. 175 or visit www.ncim.com and click on Demonstrators needed. CLASSIFIED DEADUNES Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 008 West Jefferson, NC 28694 140-Help Wanted Entry Level Positions: Commercial Judgment Assistant & Web Page Design & Maintenance Fax Resume: MBS Financial 336-217-8155 Generations Home Health Agency seeking full-time CNA for immediate opening in Ashe County area. Weekly pay and benefits. Apply in person M-F 9am-4pm in the Trojan Village Shopping Center in Sparta, fax resume to 372-1756 or email info to generations1 ® skybest.com. No phone calls please.EOE HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR I (Position 743-40-1613) Open until filled. Full time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Watauga County. Duties include case management of a wide range of populations, child and adult with substance abuse, mental illness, and or developmental disabilities who are participating in the Family Solution Program. Work hours: Flexible with some evening work. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in a human service field and two years of related counseling/ther­ apy, case management or group work experience, one ot which must have been supervised by a OMHP. Prefer a Master's degree in a related human services field and one year experience working with emotionally disturbed youth. Salary grade (66)/ Typicalhiring range: $31,332$35,868. Submit state application and college transcript(s) to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone NC 28607. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 RN Administrator $21/hr. + Bonus. 12 hours a week/flexible schedule. Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. Must be organized, dependable & have a clear background. Will do clinical and administrative functions. For interview/job info, call Katie at corporate office 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax resume to 423-553-5645 J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 PT RN MTAFlexible 12hrs.Wk. Immediate OpeningsCompetitive Pay! Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. NC. We are look­ ing for medical unit in Ashe. Co. NC. We are looking for medical professionals who are experienced, organized & dependable. Must have clear background. For interview/job info: call 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax 423-553-5645 Attn: Lisa Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 WANTTO BE CREATIVE? Know how to use a computer? Like to design? The Jefferson Post Is looking for youl Must be PC literate. Knowledge of publishing program and Photoshop a plus! Apply in person at the Jefferson Post at 203 S. Second Avenue in West Jefferson. (Located next door to Hart Power Equipment on the backstreet) No phone calls please. 230-Lawn Mowers For Sale For Sale Lawn MowerZero turn, 50 inch cut. Craftsman, like new-6 hrs. $1,000 off. 336902-3667 235-Christmas Trees 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice All or Some. (336) 384-4327 Must have excellent PC skills and would be helpful to have experience with Photoshop and In Design (or publisher program) Come by today to apply in person... 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC (beside Hart Power on the backstreet) FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7\ Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 250-Furniture For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table. Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 21st Annual Fall Bazaar Sept.16 7:30-7 Sept. 17 7:30-1 Silent Auction Sat. un­ til 11am. Furniture, clothing, crafts, baked goods. Come for a Meal! Down Home Cooking Breakfast/Lunch/& Dinner. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap MOVING SALE FRI. 9/9 & SAT 9/10 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994. leave message. Combining House­ holds and some stuff just has to go! LOCATION 180 Indian Lake Drive. West Jefferson-ln the Baldwin Community. 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale: 2000 Subaru Legacy-this vehicle may be seen at 1187 W King St. Boone, NC. Mark envelope "Sealed Bid" and submit to Marion Deni, New River Behavioral Healthcare, 895 State Farm Road. Suite 508, Boone, NC 28607. Bids will be opened at 1:00PM, September 23,2005. New River Behavioral Healthcare reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 300Miscellaneous LOCATION Boone United Methodist Church 471 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Sotttubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Employee Yard Sale Saturday, Sept. 10, 7:30 a.m. -Noon 310-Musical BJMJ [ikn -j M [alca All kinds of items including clothes, jewelry, shoes, books, children's, miscellaneous household. We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets LOCATION Jefferson Post 3 FAMILY GARAGE&YARD SALE FRI 9/9 & SAT 9/10 Old record players & records,record player parts, old crock, radios, men & women clothes, all kinds of stuff, cookie jars, tools, to much stuff to mention. AKC Golden Retriever Puppies, $200. First shots. Call 982-8741 Puppies to Give Away Part Beagle, Mostly Mutt. Very, Very Cute! 982-6198 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE LOCATION At the home of Phyllis Osborne Neaves. 303 W Main St. In Jefferson. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. 9/10 8AM-4PM Old 8 day clock, CB, Electronic, Robyn Weedeater, quart pints, half gallon jars & jelly jars. Milk cans, quilts, small tables, nick nacks, clothing, home interior, much more. LOCATION 245 Guy Neaves Rd, Crumpler. New Hwy 16, turn right at over pass ramp, turn right on old 16, turn right on Smithey Rd., then turn left on Guy Neaves Rd. Watch for signs. MOVING SALE FRI 9/9 9-5 SAT 9/10 9-4 LOCATION River Farm Inn 3 1/2 Miles from 221 on Railroad Grade Rd. Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1989 Ford F-150 Runs Good. 4x4, New tires, worth $600, Snow plow worth $4000, $2900 Firm. 828-264-9328 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 1 Bedroom Furnished Apartment. East Jefferson Area. Near Hardee's. Water, elec, and cable-included all for $375 per month. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $800/month. $800 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 5 minutes to West Jefferson. Beautiful, secluded home, set up a dual living unit. 1300 sq.ft. 2 Br/2Ba- $600/month. 700 sq ft. 2Br/1 Ba$400/month. 336-877-5859 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 For Rent: Very nice Townhouse located 1 mile from downtown West Jefferson. 2 story, 2 bedroom, 1&1/2 bath. Will allow pets with pet deposit. Available November 1. $725 per mo.+deposit. Call 877-1742 at night or 977-2011 VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS #1, #2, &#3 Located on Valleyview Drive and Martin Street in Jefferson, NC is presently accepting applications for one, two and three bedroom 2 bedroom 1 bath apartments. Rental Apartment West assistance is given \Jefferson Area. based on availability Washer/Dryer, and qualifications. dishwasher, ref., stove, Apply Monday-Friday, ht. pump. Credit ref. & 9:00am - 5:00pm at lease agreement 246 Lawson Lane, required. Good location • Jefferson, NC or call for office space, for an appointment at 877-4335 or 982-2408 846-7874 or 846-7377. 2 Bedroom trailer and Apartment for rent. West Jefferson Call 336-246-6737 8am - 4pm t=l 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 considered on individu­ GRUBB LOGGING Midtown Apartments, Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area: Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 safe. Play area for children. Small pets al basis. $380/mo. Westvlew Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Applicants must apply in person at the site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR MOBILE HOME For rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agreement required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext. 7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10p.m. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale FALL SPECIAL: Just Arrived!!!! Over 1600 Sq Ft!!!!! 2006 Model Lots of Options!! Great Floorplan!! 3 Bedroom with separate den!! Quality construction through out!! Delivered and setup $47,900....Limited quantity at this price!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 FHA LOANS: OWN YOUR OWN HOME AND LAND WITH NO MONEY DOWN!! WE HAVE PROPERTY IN MOST AREAS..WE CAN SELL JUST THE LAND OR A PACKAGE IF NEEDED: CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 500-Mobiie Homes for Sale LAND HOME PACKAGES!! READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-927-2788 1620 SQ FT HOME: Horton Quality Construction Featuring 2x4 16" on center interior walls!! Oak cabinets, dishwasher, 1 piece fiberglass tubs! 2006 Model!! Pick your own colors. $46,900.00 Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVE!SAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 2002 Oakwood Mobile Home Excellent Condition For sale or take over payments. Call 982-7301. Leave Message Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain CityTN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Extra Nice Home with Land..Set up in Rock Creek Area! No Money Down with Payments -• less, than Rentlngl Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving In Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 505-Modular Homes for Sale SINGLEWIDE SPECIAL: 99.00 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT. 14X72 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH...DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 PUBLIC NOTICE leave message. The Ashe County Board of Commissioners and ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB OPENING • REGISTERED NURSE the Ashe County Planning Board will hold a joint meeting on Monday, September 19, 2005 beginning at 5:30 pan, at the Ashe County Courthouse in the second floor conference room. Full Time with Benefits The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss 7pm to 7am shift • Shift Differential proposed revisions to Ashe County ordinances. **SIGNING BONUS** Dan McMillan • County Manager 09/09/05 Call 336-372-3226 www.amhspaila.org MM trees, will cut and bale. Bo you like to work on computers? Looking for a job where you use your creative skills? The Jefferson Post is looking for a part-time Graphic Designer! (No phone calls please) 260-Garage/Yard Sales 235-Christmas Trees Equal Opportunity Employer j m . Look For The Valassis Coupon Book Arriving In The Jefferson Post Next Week! Rake in the Savings with this Fail Classified Special! 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of September 2005 ONLY $28°° There's savings or many national brands, including; 7 UP Plus "Orbit Gum Quiznos Scotch gar6 Normally $41.92 \/aiassts �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 530-Lots & Acreage 535-Commercial Property 106+ acres. Gap Creek area on paved road. Approx. 1.6m board feet of lumber, ready to harvest. $20,000 per acre includes mine & mineral rights. 301-424-8809 Blue Ridge Subdivision- Private lot, Cul-de-sac with views, level build, $8,000. Hwy 163/ to subdivision/ to Dogwood Drive/ Look for sign. Top Of The Falls Realty 1-800-232-7172 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 In Jefferson, Very attractive 1.07 acre. Walking dis­ tance to restaurants, stores, hospital, Gov't. buildings. $55,000. Owner 336-982-2100 535-Commerclal Property COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES ' Priced to Sell-Owner Retiring 7 Bay Garage with Large Store Room 5800 sq. ft. Many extras-must see. 8 min. from Boone. Main road $200,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 STORE BUILDING 5400 sq. ft. Good location, 8 min. from Boone. Must sell, priced right. $175,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 1195-Legals Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retan sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. 1160-Tree Service R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates. Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals For Sale: 2000 Subaru Legacy - this vehicle may be seen at 1187 W King St. Boone, NC. Mark envelope "Sealed Bid" and submit to Mar­ ion Deni, New River Behavioral Healthcare, 895 State Farm Road. Suite 508, Boone, NC 28607. Bids will be opened at 1:00PM, September 23, 2005. New River Behavioral Healthcare reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 913.083 05-SP-67 Freddie Mac NOTICEOF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIR­ TUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Angela L. Cook and Kimberly L. Jones, dated Novem­ ber 4, 1997 and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina, recorded on November 5, 1997, in Book 225 at Page 524; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and 1195-Legals failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness se­ cured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place for sale at Ashe County Court­ house, in Jefferson, North Carolina at 10:00 AM on Thursday, Sep­ tember 22. 2005, that parcel of land, includ­ ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of West Jefferson, County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: 303, Ashe. BEGINNING on a point in the centerline of NCSR 1142, a new corner in the Burgess, et al. property, and being located N 55-36 E, 256.40 feet from the John Wade Stevenson and the most western corner of the George Burgess, et al, property as recorded in Deed Book Z-5, pages 146148, Ashe County Reg­ istry; thence from the beginning with the centerline of said road N 55-36 E. 35.88 feet; N 59-58 E. 85.93 feet; thence leaving said road with a division line of the George Burgess, et al, property S 14-54 E, 20.31 feet to an iron stake; S 14-54 E. 99 feet to an Iron stake and S 13-13 E.129.19 feet to an iron stake in the Bill Church line; thence continuing with the Church line, pass­ ing the John Wade Stevenson corner, and continuing with the Stevenson line, N 8552 W, 105.96 feet to an iroh stake; thence with a division line of the Burgess, et al, proper­ ty, N 18-59 W, 160.12 feet to an iron stake and N 18-59 W, 19.81 feet to the BEGIN­ NING, containing 0.541 acre, inclusive of the existing right of way of NCSR 1142, and being the same land conveyed by William S. Leek and wife, Sherry B. Leek to Francis N. George and wife, Esther M. George by deed dated December 15, 1978, and recorded in Deed Book I-6, page i$> COCNTtfY TREASURES J 1195-Legals Address of property: 1764 Black Bear Inn Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694-7135 Present Record Own­ ers: Angela L. Cook and Kimberly L. Jones The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Own­ er and Holder is ex­ empt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). The real property here­ inabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. 1195-Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE Of the Estate of Jean F. Kranch 143 Yellowfield Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE No: 05-E-211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ex­ ecutor of the estate of DENVER LEE CHEEK, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed C/O DAVID JOLLY ATTORNEY. P.O. Box 38, Crumpler, North Carolina 28617 on or before the 15th day of December, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons, firms, and corpo­ rations indebted to the estate are requested to make payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of September. 2005. Shirrell Cheek 4282 Pine Swamp Rd. Fleetwood. NC 28626 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE OF SALE (w GRAPHIC DESIGN^) NC Brochures • Camera Ready Atis 3J6-H46-9069 • 10 S. Jeflmoii Ave. /0-7•Son Kemodcl Jobs • Decks 1 Addition* • Repairs l-S 336.384.4352 u-v RJ CAINE 336-977-2112* 136-384-4352 f) RVWA LI r HIGH COUNTRY DRYWALL , James Terrell Austin (04 CVD 546) Jeremy Wayne Bennett (04 CVD 14) Jasper D. Blevins (04 CVD 15) Mark Allan Cook (04 CVD 49) Mary J. Cook (04 CVD 49) Howard Ronald Dittrich (04 CVD 558) Jaclyn Billings Dittrich (04 CVD 558) Bruce Edward Dula (04 CVD 582) Regina B. Lyons (04 CVD 35) Michael D. Shepherd (04 CVD 73) Kelly Main Shepherd (04 CVD 73) Karen C. South (04 CVD 74) Sandy Gale Taylor (04 CVD 37). Defendants NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is for recovery of money owed for medical goods and services rendered by the Plaintiff. Ashe Memorial Hospital. You are -hereby re­ quired to make defense to such pleading within forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 15th day of August. 2005. SPENCER A. SMITH Attorney at Law P.O. Box 835 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel. 1-800-760-7161 Call Today to List Your Classified! 846-7164 Specializing ' in Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing a Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 1 WHEELS vs. O 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 Ldijos • Business Family owned and operated! Hiftork DowntownW«t |rfT«r»on. ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Plaintiff Wis-HOME IMPROVE MEM, f G a n z CUHC & Candles & Home Accessories a IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 05-72480 Ifi® HOME ACCESSORIES Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! ON •> The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance •AS IS, WHERE IS.' Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree­ ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep­ resentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental, health or safety conditions existing in, on. at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encum­ brances. and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax as­ sociated with the fore­ closure, for paying, if any. A deposit of five undivided interest in percent (5%) of the the well located on the amount of the bid or hundred fifty above described prop­ seven ($750.00), erty. There is further dollars reserved the right to whichever is greater, is enter upon the lands of required and must be the Grantee for the tendered in the form of purpose of installing, certified funds at the maintaining and repair­ time of the sale. This ing the well and water sale will be held open lines to the property of ten days for upset bids the Grantors. The as required by law. Grantors and the Following the expiration Grantee, their heirs, of the statutory upset successors and as­ period, all remaining are signs. shall share amounts equally In the cost of immediately due and electricity, maintenance owing. and repair on the well, and each party shall be The date of this Notice solely responsible for is August 31, 2005. the maintenance and repair of water lines to their respective proper­ David W. Neill or ties. The Grantors shall Elizabeth B. Ells not be responsible for cost of electricity or any Substitute Trustee maintenance and re­ 8520 Cliff Cameron pair on the well until Drive, Suite 300 such time as they hook onto and use said well. Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 333-8107 And Being more com­ http://shapiroattorneys. monly known as: 282 com/nc/ NOTICE TQ_ CREDITORS "Where looking old, Itxiks good' Mm Thuo 10-6'Fi1st STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE BEGINNING at a stake on northeast side of public road No. 1135, Jimmy D. Reeves. said stake being S 42Resident Process Agent 1/2 W 8-1/2 feet from a do Vannoy & Reeves, wild cherry at a drain, and running with the PLLC Raye Harless Farris P.O. Drawer 67 division line, N 75-1/4 202 E. Main Street E 114 feet to a stake at West Jefferson, NC a wire fence; thence N 28694 18-1/2 W 80 feet to a stake at the fence cor­ Jimmy D. Reeves. ner; the Leonard Jor­ Attorney for Estate of dan corner; thence with Jean F. Kranch do Vannoy & Reeves, the Jordan line, S 85 W 142-1/2 feet to a stake PLLC below public road No. P.O. Drawer 67 1135, the Dave Harless 202 E. Main Street corner, then running West Jefferson, NC with the Dave Harless 28694 line. S 22 E 103 feet to IN THE GENERAL a stake below public COURT OF JUSTICE road No. 1135; then N OF NORTH 75-1/4 E >5-1/2 feet to CAROLINA the BEGINNING, con­ SUPERIOR COURT taining 0.29 acre, more • DIVISION or less, and being the ASHE COUNTY same land conveyed to 05sp66 Larry A. Harless and wife, Geraldine G. Har­ IN THE MATTER OF less from Kenneth D. THE FORECLOSURE Lawrence and wife. OF A DEED OF Kathryn Lawrence of TRUST EXECUTED record in Book C-6, BY KRISTEN T page 385-386, Ashe PHILBECK DATED County Public Registry, NOVEMBER 21, 2003 and dated 4 November, AND RECORDED IN 1977. BOOK 305 AT PAGE 221 IN THE ASHE There is RESERVED COUNTY PUBLIC unto the Grantors, their REGISTRY. NORTH heirs, successors and CAROLINA assigns, a one-half "W'W 4MMPQBXUMI 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com 1195-Legals the property, as reflect­ ed on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kristen T. Philbeck. Pursuant to a Court order and under and by Having qualified as Co- virtue of the power and authority contained in Executors of the estate the above-referenced If the Trustee is unable of Jean F. Kranch, late of trust and to convey title to this of Ashe County, North deed property for any rea­ Carolina, this is to because of default in all persons the payment of the son, the sole remedy of notify the purchaser is the having claims against indebtedness thereby return of the deposit. said estate to present secured and failure to Reasons of such inabil­ the same to the under­ carry out and perform stipulation and ity to convey include, signed to Lonnie Dale the therein but are.not limited to, Davis or Abigail Da­ agreements contained and, pur­ the filing of a bankrupt­ vis, at 143 Yellowfield suant to demand of the MD cy petition prior to the Blvd., Elkton, and holder sale and reinstatement 21921, on or before the owner of the loan without the 8th day of December, of the indebtedness knowledge of the Trust­ 2005, or this Notice will secured by said deed of trust, the under­ ee^). If the validity of be pleaded in bar of the sale is challenged their recovery. All per­ signed substitute trust­ by any party, the Trust­ sons indebted to said ee will expose for sale at public auction to the ee^), in their sole dis­ estate are requested to immediate highest bidder for cash cretion, if they believe make at the usual place of to the the challenge to have payment sale at the county merit, may declare the undersigned. courthouse of said sale to be void and county at 11:30 AM on day of return the deposit. The This 1st September 21, 2005 purchaser will have no September, 2005. the following described further remedy. real estate and any Lonnie Dale Davis, other improvements Dated: September 1, Co-Executor which may be situated Harless Road, West 2005. thereon, situated in Jefferson, NC 28694 Abigail Davis, Ashe County, North Co-Executor Kellam & Pettit, P.A. Carolina, and being The record owner(s) of Substitute Trustee EMPORIUM At Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, I antiques and country goods 1 gathered just for you 1195-Legals more particularly de­ scribed as follows: 1195-Legals COUNTRY FT QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 EXCAVATING SERVICES , \ . COLI)IRO\'S EXCAVATING^ • llack lloc • Small Track Hoe • • Gravel Hauling • HANGING & FINISHING ^ inn THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 i - or r* SATELLITE i\ ft EXCAVATING JOE'S ASHE COUNTY ROOFING I V AND 2S Ypfirs Experience JEFFERSON RENT-ALL, INC Tents Tables Chairs Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners lammers Cotton Candy Jfti Sno-Cone Sanders ng Snakes Air Walks rackhoe loes Steers jmpressors 336-846-8136 127 S. 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Graham deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1080 Anderson Hill Rd., Lansing NC 28643 on or before the 9th day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. differently... Great teachers do things Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching-the nation's highest honor for mathematics and science teachers, awarded by the White House. This the 26th day of August, 2005. Mary J. Graham Administratrix for estate of Donald E. Graham the For more information and nomination Beauty starts on the inside, where women in their late teens and early twenties need strong bones to help prevent conditions like osteoporosis later in life. 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Heritage Automotive Group is Promt to Aniumitu.' tlu.' Addition of 'sV ft*t§FW Mas on Harris, Sr. WM to our Sates Staff ( Want the latest local news, sports, community events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! PREMIUM VINYL SIDIN $189 INSTALLED Any Size Double-Hung White Vinyl Replacement FINANCING AVAILABLE Comfort World Leaf Protection Systems & Seamless Guttering / ^ l i f e t i m e Warranty • lifetime Glaaa Breaking Warranty • Free Eettmatee & Mason u the STAR of the 'Heritage Automotive Mason Harris All Request Show' OH Highway W6(lQ(kJ FMf)L He ft also an active ttntnher of the Ashe Count}- Rescue Squad. Mat on invites ail people of the High Country to tlap by and visit hint and the rest of the Hfrhage .Automotive Team I Contact Mason al 336-246-8806 EXPERIENCE The Newest in Innovative Technology ORTHODONTICS Available This September in the High Country! New Office Location Blue Ridge Plaza. West Jefferson. NC DR. DERWOOD L. ASHWORTH D.D .S., M .Sc.O. • Fusion Welded Frame 4 Sashea NOT Screwed Together • Financing Available «Free Cleanup 4 HauMI • Visit Our Showroom American Association of Orthodontists Simjbltf fife 6c j t fint (too. A»k About Our Leaf Protection NO CLOG Guttering System Many Colors and Styles to Choose Windows, Siding & Guttering •...« TOLL FREE 1-800-260-7908 WESELt 838-9393 ENERGY STAH 1401 2ND STREET • NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659 • WWW.WINDOWORLD.COM Southern Society of Orthodontists Call Today for an Appointment! NO CHARGE FOR EXAMS Convenient Payment Options Toll Free: 1-866-667-4752 s �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 9B ENTERTAINMENT Blue Ridge Concert Series set for Friday The Blue Ridge Concert Series will be presented on Friday, September 9, at 8 p.m. on the stage of the Ashe Civic Center. Host band Al­ ternate Roots will turn over the stage to Ashe County's own Jerry Smith and The Grayson Highlands Band along with the guest band The Company Store Band from Richmond, Va., for a night of old time music. Mixing together the all natural ingredients of America's own music, fiddle melodies from Virginia's Appalachians, tight harmo­ nies from Kentucky's bluegrass and moving spiritu­ als from the Carolina hills, then folding in some hearty laughter, they stock the Store with an assortment of vocal refrains, good fiddlin' and country humor that some say can turn ap­ ple cider vinegar into sweet maple syrup. When you first enter the Store, their hospitality will grab you, compelling you to sit a spell and over-indulge on their can't-stop-grinnin' offerings. Sure, the music is good, but the Store staff serves up more than music. They create brand-new oldfashioned good times, with the energy of a barn-raisin' and the "Ya'll come" hospi­ tality of Sunday supper at Grandma and Grampa's. Once you see and hear them gather around the ol' microphone, takin' turns Gulf Coast heritage endangered by Katrina Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Concert Series The Company Store appears at the Civic Center Friday. with the playin', singin', and jokin', you'll learn for yourself why the Company Store rightly deserves their reputation for providing high quality, infectious, fitfor-the-family, string-band entertainment. You can also pay them a visit at www. companystore.com. Admission for the show is $8 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Conces­ sions are available by wWe Care." Tickets may be pur­ chased at the door or in ad­ vance by calling the Ashe County Arts Center at (336) 846-ARTS or Blue Moon Guitars at 336-246-3275. The Blue Ridge Con­ cert Series is sponsored by Mount Jefferson Mortgage Company, Parker Tie Com­ pany, Inc., Roten Insurance Agency, Magic Video Music & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse, Lonesome Pine @ 1-800BLUEGRASS, Premier Electric Co. and Nichol's Trucking Co. Free library card: your ticket to learning, entertainment The Appalachian Regional Library system (Ashe, Watau­ ga, and Wilkes counties) is joining other libraries across the country in celebrating September as National Li­ brary Card Sign-Up Month. "Through this month-long effort, we hope to inform our communities about the many materials and services their local libraries have to offer," says Ashe County Librarian Jim McQueen. "For example, in addition to a large, wideranging collection of books for adults and children, the Ashe County Public Library also offers VHS and DVD movies, audiobooks on tape and CD, music CD's, magazines, and newspapers. We have mate­ rials on almost any subject, in a variety of formats, for research and for pleasure. Library cardholders have ac­ cess to all this-for free. And because our library is part of the Appalachian Regional Li­ brary system, our library us­ ers have access to the mate­ rials held by the Wilkes and Watauga libraries as well. If you want a book that's at Wilkes or Watauga, just let us know. We'll get it for you." In addition to providing a diverse collection of mate­ rials, the library offers pro­ grams to appeal to people of all ages and interests. The library sponsors an ongo­ ing book discussion group that meets each month, and upcoming programs include a visit from Randell Jones, author of In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone, and a ses­ sion on organizational skills with The Fly Lady. There are regular story times for pre­ schoolers, and holiday, craft, and movie programs for older children. For teens, there's a Teen Zone with a CD lis­ tening station and a laptop computer. Each summer, the library sponsors summer reading programs for chil­ dren and teenagers, featuring cal research materials; and NC Live, comprising multiple databases that include news­ paper and magazine articles, encyclopedias, e-books, maps, and more. These resources are available within the li­ brary, and cardholders with their own Internet-connected computers can access them from home as well. "It's no doubt that librar­ ies are a bargain for taxpay­ ers," says McQueen, "because they allow people to share resources and services that they could never afford on their own. Our collection is worth hundreds of thousands innovative and fun activities of dollars, yet it coBts each that encourage them to keep reading while school is out. A record number of children and teens-more than 480participated in last summer's program. "Providing access to com­ puters and the Internet has become a significant part of public library service in the past few years," says Mc­ Queen. "We have 12 comput­ ers available for the public, and we offer free computer and Internet instruction, in a class setting as well as oneon-one sessions." In addition, an Ashe County Library card provides free online access to Heritage Quest, a search­ able collection of genealogi­ taxpayer just a few dollars each year. When you consider the cost of renting DVD's, or purchasing books and CD's, the economic value of a li­ brary card is amazing." As part of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Ashe County Public Library has partnered with the Ashe County Chamber of Com­ merce, spreading the word about the library to new resi­ dents of the county by includ­ ing promotional materials in relocation packages. "Cham­ ber Executive Director Beth Dixon is a great supporter of the library," says McQueen. "Information about the li­ brary was already part of the relocation packages, but this month there will be special promotional materials sup­ plied by the State Library of North Carolina." Relocation packages are available from the Chamber as well as from many local realtors. Library cards are free for residents and property owners in Ashe, Wilkes, and Watauga counties. The li­ brary also offers free cards to those who live in another county, but work in one of the three counties in the regional system. Visitors to the area may purchase a temporary card for a small fee. For more information on library services or obtaining a library card, please call the Ashe County Public Library at 846-2041, or visit www.arlibrary.org. RALEIGH—A mission to save artifacts, art and ar­ chives ruined by Hurricane Katrina's devastation is un­ derway by North Carolina museum experts. First responder teams will include conservators, curators, and registrars with special train­ ing in disaster recovery of wet artifacts— and hands-on experience dealing with ma­ terial affected by Hurricane Floyd. The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources and the all-volunteer North Carolina Museums Council is coordi­ nating with the Southeast­ ern Museums Conference and the American Associa­ tion of Museums to identify those history, art and sci­ ence museums and historic sites where salvage and re­ covery of historic artifacts and archival materials is most urgent. The 300-member North Carolina Museums Council will begin collecting finan­ cial donations for equipment and supplies for the team over the Labor Day week­ end. Funds will purchase ev­ erything from acid free blot­ ters to batteries, goggles to nylon screens, nitrel gloves and monel staples. A fund administered by the North Carolina Museums Council, P.O. Box 27602-2603, Ra­ leigh, NC 27603, will handle donations. "100% of all con­ tributions will go directly to the art, artifact and archival recovery effort," said Tamara Moore, President, N.C. Museums Council. "We're saving history," said Secretary Libba Evans, Department of Cultural Re­ sources. "We got help safe­ guarding North Carolina's cultural treasures and col­ lections after Floyd, and we are in a position to help oth- ers now." An inventory of refriger­ ated storage areas, triage areas, climate-controlled facilities available in North Carolina is underway. "As an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources, a sig­ nificant dimension of the North Carolina Maritime Museum's mission has to do with "preserving" North Car­ olina's rich maritime history and culture," said David Nateman, Director. "When Isa­ bel left the Down East area in shambles, we sent staff and equipment to assist in­ dividuals with the preserva­ tion of their personal family artifacts through freeze-drying, digitizing, etc." (more) The picture, while bleak, does offer some hope. The New Orleans Museum of Art was able to keep its gen­ erators running and several staff stayed in the Museum during the storm. Yet, many courthouses and their re­ cords across Alabama and Mississippi were very heav­ ily damaged. The Old Capi­ tal Museum of Mississippi History, for example, had a third of its copper roof blown off, and water poured into exhibit areas and storage rooms. State archivists across the country are coordinating a response. Directors of the state archives in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama reported no dam­ age to the state collections— but local and private collec­ tions were impacted. The Department of Cul­ tural Resources is a state agency dedicated to the pro­ motion and protection of North Carolina's arts, his­ tory, and culture. For more information, visit www.ncculture.com. LOCK-IN GREAT RATES AND SAVE OVER $500 DIGITAL TWO STAR PAK WITH HBO* AND STARZ* MEDIACOM ONLINE*" HIGH SPEED INTERNET $QQ95 + $9Q95 V§u Mm AMonafaAiwr There's never been a better time to connect to Mediacom. 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Not inclusive of tax, tag, title, or $99 Doc Fee. * INCLUDES Eligible Owner Loyalty Cash ** GMAC 48 month smartlease. $1000 down & tax, tag, title, $99 Doc fee. Security Deposit & 1st payment due at lease inception. OAC � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_0909 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., September 9, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 22 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-09 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/ba589951d64f5c1c38e528cde3bbbbd4.pdf 21eeb2e6107e0ce63b6e9f386fc947af PDF Text Text • Volleyball teams post four wins Tuesday page 6 September 13, 2005 • Varsity soccer streak ends 500 Phone: 336-846-7164 page 6 FAX: 336-846-7165 • Tennis team whips West Wilkes SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 www.jeffersonpoHt.com Volume 80, Issue 73 PA9E 6 Cochran charged with murder Marine Corps vet could face death by Jim Thompson Editor Steven Douglas Cochran is now charged with murder in the death of Leona "Lee" Blythe Schilling of West Jef­ ferson. "Det. Bill Craig, the SBI agents working on this case and myself met with District Attorney Tom Horner Thurs­ day afternoon," said West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams. During the meet­ ing, the town police and SBI agents presented evidence that Schilling's death had occurred in Ashe County. Following the meeting, a warrant charging Cochran with murder was issued and served. His bail—which had been $625,000—was re­ voked, and he is currently being held without bond in Ashe County jail. In addition to murder, Co­ chran faces felony charges of kidnapping and financial card fraud in Ashe County, and felony charge of break­ ing and entering and motor vehicle theft in his home county of Johnston, east of Raleigh. Cochran could face the death penalty in the case, should the charges be prov­ en in court. In North Caro­ lina, there are only two Photo courtesy of WJPD Steven Douglas Cochran is now charged with the murder of a West Jefferson woman. crimes for which the death penalty may be imposed. The first is premeditated murder, in which the killer plans out the slaying of an­ other person. The second is felony murder, which covers murders committed during the commission of another crime, such as armed rob­ bery or burglary. District Attorney Horner was not available for com­ ment on the case, and has not publicly said whether or not the state intends to seek the death penalty in the case. Cochran, a 17-year veter­ an of the U.S. Marine Corps, allegedly kidnapped Schil­ ling, 73, from her home at Greenfield campground in West Jefferson on the eve­ ning of Tuesday, Aug. 30. One of her credit cards was used to purchase gasoline at Murphy Oil USA, in the Wal-Mart parking lot—and almost within sight of her home—around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31. A missing person report was filed Wednesday after Schilling failed to come to work, and could not be lo­ cated at her home. Later that day, one of her credit cards was used to pur­ chase gasoline at Hico, W.Va. and, that night, another one was found by a citizen on top of a phone booth at a visi­ tor welcome center in Win­ chester, Va. At about 8 p.m. Aug. 31, a group of people walking near the New River, just off US 221 in Grayson County, Va., discovered a body that was later identified as that of the murdered woman. The cause of death was determined to be strangulation. Her body, which had no ID on it, was identified by West Jefferson police mid-day Thursday, Sept. 1. During that day, Johnston County authorities located a 2000 Honda Accord that Co­ chran is alleged to have sto­ len from a neighbor earlier in the week, and is believed to have driven to and from West Jefferson. Cochran was arrested at about 10 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 1) at a rest stop on 1-40, near Benson in west­ ern Johnston County. A citi­ zen tipped authorities after spotting the wanted man. Cochran was brought back to Ashe County for question­ ing on Friday, Sept. 2. The delay in the mur­ der charge was to allow the investigators to deter­ mine whether the evidence showed Schilling was mur­ dered here or where her body was found, in Grayson County. $25,000+ of meth seized by Jim Thompson Editor Members of the North­ west. Methamphetamine Drug Task Force have seized over $27,000 worth of illegal drugs in Laurel Springs. As a result of an investi­ gation, members of the Task Force arrested Duque Paredez Quintanilla, 26, in Lau­ rel Springs. "He lives out of the county, but was arrested in Laurel Springs," said Det. Lt. Peyton Colvard, of the Ashe County Sheriffs Of­ fice. As part of the arrest, Col vara said, approximately 17 ounces of methamphet­ amine was seized, along with over an ounce of cocaine. Ac­ cording to Colvard, the meth has a street value of about $1,500 an ounce, as does the cocaine. According to records at the clerk of court's office, Quintanilla is now charged with: •Two counts of possession with intent to sell or distrib­ ute cocaine; •Two counts of possession with intent to sell or distrib­ ute methamphetamine; • Two counts of selling or delivering a Schedule II con­ trolled substance (metham­ phetamine); •One count of maintain­ ing a vehicle or dwelling place to sell or distribute a controlled substance; • One count of trafficking in methamphetamine; and •One county of trafficking in cocaine. Quintanilla is currently being held under $1 million secured bond in Ashe Coun­ ty jail. No further details on the case were available at press time. An investigation con­ tinues and additional charg­ es may be filed. Katrina relief efforts continue across county by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County is offering its hospitality and generosity to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Many individuals and organizations are work­ ing to collect much needed water and supplies, donate money to the Red Cross and Salvation Army, and open their homes and hearts to evacuees. Emergency Management Coordinator Patty McMeans is encouraging any evacu­ ees staying in Ashe County to register with the Depart­ ment of Social Services for financial assistance. The sur­ vivors will be provided with information on how to reg­ ister for disaster assistance with FEMA as well as what other disaster assistance may be available for them. McMeans said she is not sure how many evacuees are currently staying in Ashe County; only one family of five is currently registered, but there have been other inquiries. They can visit the DSS office in the Ashe Coun­ ty Courthouse or call 2192700 for information. Ashe County Humane So­ ciety has donated $600 to the See Katrina. page 5 Members of the new Ashe Services for Aging Foundation include, from left, seated: Jane Banks, Barbara Roe, Sally Walters; standing: Clay Church, Richard Blackburn, DanaTugman, Garner Blevins, Elam Kurtz and Pat Considine. Not pictured are Jay Wild, Bill Ashley, David Miller, Jak Reeves and Kenny Greene. See page 5 for an article on the foundation. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com September displays at public library Paintings by Robert "Straephen" Ray Students at the newly opened Burnt Hill Stables in Laurel Springs come in all ages, includ­ ing youngsters such as Hannah Ruegsegger, from left, Kierra Whitaker, Calen Askew and Skylar Segraves. Burnt Hill Stables opens by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Autumn is the perfect start for a new and quite scenic horse stable and trail riding experience in Ashe County. Dazzling blue skies, warm sunshine and the first touches of color in the trees highlighted the grand open­ ing last week of Burnt Hill Stables in Laurel Springs. Representatives of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce visited Burnt Hill Stables to welcome the new business to the county. Owner Danny Lambert was looking for a new way to earn income after retirement from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and the end of the local to­ bacco market. His beautiful 28 acres on Burnt Hill Road offered an excellent site for this new business. Lambert has owned the land for 30 years and spent many of those years clearing to create pasture, planting Fraser fir, building a house and a couple barns, and a practice ring. The surround­ ing hills and forest offer won­ derful opportunities for trail riding. Lambert said he has owned and ridden horses since he was 13 years old, and his daughter, Teresa, has followed in his footsteps. She is a champion barrel racer and they both teach riding at the new stables, assisted by Lisa Taylor and Tony Miller. Burnt Hill Stables offers riding lessons for all ages, with horses available for rid­ ers of all skill levels, guided trail rides for individuals or groups, and space to board and pasture horses. Lam­ bert said they hope to add carriages to be used for wed­ dings and hay rides. Saturday morning riding lessons are available through Wilkes Community College, and homeschool students are also being taught through a curriculum being developed by Teresa Lambert and Gaylene Lee. Burnt Hill Stables is open April through October from 9 a.m. until the last rider comes in. Night rides are also available. Kid's Night for kids of all ages is held each Friday with children riding free, learning about horses, and enjoying games and activities. Watch for a special fun See Stables, page 5 Photo by Linda Burchette Participating in an Ashe County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting last Friday for the new Burnt Hill Stables in Laurel Springs are, from left cutting the ribbon: Kierra Whitaker, Skylar Segraves and Olivia Townsend; back: Lisa Taylor, Jonathan and Trade Jordan (Chamber), Calen Askew, Tony Miller, Lorie Townsend, Hannah Ruegsegger, Teresa Lambert, Sue Davenport (Chamber), Carol Dodson (Chamber) and Danny Lambert. presently using the technique of the Flemish old masters. The portraits on display at the library were done in this style. They are quite striking! differently, starting in the middle, giving it an unusual scalloped edge. Beanie Baby Collection of Phyllis Kimble Robert Ray, also known as Straephen, has lived in Ashe County since 1963. An artist since he was a teenager, he has worked in a various media including pastels and oils. From 1985 to 2003 he was involved with his brother in wood-burning, or pyrographics. Some of his pyrographics, including a portrait of General Robert E. Lee, are on display at the Manassas Battlefield Museum in Virginia. In 2003, Straephen returned to oil painting. He is Quilt by Agnes Baldwin "Passing the Time" by West Jefferson resi­ dent Agnes Baldwin won first place in the 2005 Alleghany Quilters Guild Show in Sparta. It was hand-pieced and hand-quilted over a five-year period in the 1960's. The pattern is Cathedral Windows, though the blocks are smaller than is typical for this pattern, and the quilt is pieced In the showcases are more than 50 color­ ful Beanie Babies from the collection of Phyllis Kimble. Most are bears, but there are also a vari­ ety of other creatures including several bunny rabbits, a penguin, an alligator, and even a jack o' lantern! Some are special collectibles still in the original packaging. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13,2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Bertha Juanita Patrick North Wilkesboro June 30, 1927 September 5, 2005 Bertha Juanita Patrick, age 78 of North Wilkesboro, NC, died Monday, September 5, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Patrick was born June 30, 1927 in Ashe County to the late Estel and Betty May Mullis Darnell. In addition to her parents her husband, Walter Patrick Sr., preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jamie Denny and Rev. Gene Roten officiated. Burial followed in the Patrick Cemetery. The Ralph Odell Greer West Columbia, SC July 21, 1922 September 8, 2005 Ralph Odell Greer, age 83, of West Columbia, SC, passed away at N. H. C. Health Care in West Columbia, SC on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Memorial services were held Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in West Columbia with Reverend Lonnie Shull officiating and on Monday, September 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Shepherd and Reverend Ben Wilson officiating. Mr. Greer was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on July 21, 1922 to the late Smith and Fannie Miller Greer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Ham, of Ashe County, NC. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Wilson Greer, of West Columbia, SC; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Greer, of Jacksonville, FL; a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Vanessa Greer, of Myrtle Beach, SC; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Joe Angerer, of West Columbia, SC; a step-son and wife, Reverend Ben and Mary Wiley Blaine Parsons Lansing Died September 7, 2005 Mr. Wiley Blaine Par­ sons, age 86, of Lansing, died Wednesday afternoon, Sep­ tember 7, 2005 at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 10 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lansing by Pastor Sean Brigman. . The family received friends from 1-3 p.m. prior to the funeral services. Burial followed in the Parsons' Cem­ etery with military rites. Mr. Parsons was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Hazel Greene Parsons, who passed away August 17, 2004. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Larry Elliott, of Lansing; one son and daugh- Leslie Lee "Les" Brady Jefferson November 19, 1921 September 10, 2005 Mr. Leslie Lee "Les" Brady, age 83 of Jefferson, died Sat­ urday, September 10, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 11, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Bald Mountain Baptist Church in West Jef­ ferson, NC. Burial followed in the Bald Mountain Cem­ etery with military rites. The family received friends from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Mr. Brady was born to Guy and Carrie Brady of East Hickory, PA, on November 19, 1921. He is preceded in death family received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7 at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Patrick is survived by six sons, Doug Bowers and Charles Patrick both of North Wilkesboro, NC, Walter Patrick Jr. of West Jefferson, NC, Richard Patrick of Millers Creek, NC, Lester Patrick of Pulear, NC and Jerry Patrick of Jacksonville, FL; eleven grandchildren,and four great-grandchildren also survive. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Tommy Ray Johnson North Wilkesboro June 14, 1932 September 7, 2005 Mr. Tommy Ray Johnson, age 73, died September 7, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Cen­ ter in Winston-Salem. He was born June 14, 1932 in Wilkes County to the late Claude Ray and Ennis Church Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan Coppley John­ son and daughter, Stacey Rae Johnson. He leaves two sons, Steven Johnson and wife, Rebecca, Alan Johnson and wife, Treva, and three grand­ children, Lauren, Josh and Ian Johnson. He attended the University of North Caroli­ na before being drafted in the US Army. He graduated from Catawba University in 1959 with a double major in Business and Sociology. He was owner and President of Johnson Oil and Tractor, Inc. He served on the Board of Wilson, of Rutherford, NC; three step-grandchildren, Brian, Mark and Sheila Wilson, all of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving are a brother, Vane L. Greer, of Ashe County, NC; three sisters, Elsie Eldreth, of West Jefferson, Lessie Perry, of North Wilkesboro and Elnora Greenland, of Churchville, MD; several nieces and nephews ; and special longtime friends, Billy, Gloria, Dutch and Robert Deitz, of Millboro, VA. Mr. Greer was a Army veteran, serving in Germany during World War II with the 551st AAA Battalion. He was a member of the American Legion, past member of the First Baptist church of North Pearl Spencer Charleston, SC and more Dukes recent of the First Baptist Winston-Salem, NC Church in West Columbia, March 15, 1932 SC. September 8, 2005 He retired from Texas Mrs. Pearl Spencer Dukes, Eastern Transmission Corp. age 73, of Winston-Salem, and Food Lion Grocery passed away Thursday, Sep­ Stores. Arrangements were made tember 8, 2005, at Forsyth by Boone Family Funeral Medical Center. She was Home in West Jefferson, NC. born March 15, 1932 in Ashe Memorials may be made to County to Isaac Greeley and First Baptist Church of West Maggie Sturgill Spencer. Mrs. Columbia, 400 State Street, Dukes was of the Baptist faith West Columbia, SC 29169 and was preceded in death by or to NHC Health Care of her husband, George Keller Lexington, 2993 sunset Blvd. Dukes, in 2002 and by a sister and two brothers. West Columbia, SC 29169. Surviving is her son, George Keller Dukes III, of Winston-Salem; three sisters, ter-in-law, Jim and Cookie Parsons, of Lansing, NC; two grandsons, Michael Elliott and wife, Alyson, of Clarksville, Va., and John Parsons of Lansing; one granddaugh­ ter, Emily Parsons, of Warrensville; one great-grand­ daughter, Jane Clare Elliott, of Clarksville, Va.; several nieces and nephews also sur­ vive. Also surviving are four sisters, Mae Baker, of Dra­ goon, AZ, Francis McBride, of Hayes, NC, Virginia Litch­ field, of Edgewood, MD and Lissie Lumpkin, of Oxford, NC and one brother, Warren Parsons, of Lansing. Friends and family called at the home on 465 Piney Creek Road in Lansing. The family requested no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the following; The Parsons' Cemetery, c/o Jim Parsons, 563 Piney Creek Road, Lansing, NC 28643, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1028 Deep Ford Road, Lan­ sing, NC 28643, Gideons In­ ternational, P.O. Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or Hospice of Ashe, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site at www.boonefamilyfuneralhome.com. Boone Fam­ ily Funeral Home in West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements. by his parents and one son, Gary Brady. Mr. Brady is survived by his wife, Dessie Trammell Brady; one daughter, Janet Pope of Jefferson, NC; two sisters, Ruth Matice and Lois Fultz, both of Meadeville, PA; one brother, Byron Brady of Idaho Falls, ID; five grand­ children, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Condolences may be made to the family at www.ashelawn. com. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel was in charge of the ar­ rangements. James Edgar Bard Jefferson December 8,1904 September 10, 2005 Mr. James Edgar Bard, better known as Jim, age 100, of Jefferson, died Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September, 12, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Cha­ pel with Rev. Lonnie Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gar­ dens. The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral service at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home. Mr. Bard was born in Ashe County on December 8, 1904 to the late Burton Bard and the late Grace Phipps Bard. Una Pierce Crist Fredericksburg, Va Died September 4, 2005 Una Pierce Crist, age 72, died Sunday, September 4, 2005, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in West Jefferson, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Pierce and Clyde Miller Pierce. In 1953 Mrs. Crist was elected Miss Glen L. Martin and Miss Maryland Posture. In her young age, she worked at the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company as an executive secretary. Mrs. Crist owned and operated her own business in Fredericks­ burg, Va. which she spent the last twenty years running. Mrs. Crist had been a de­ voted wife, mother and homemaker. She was enthusias­ tically active in numerous community and civic organi­ zations throughout her life. She was instrumental in the founding of Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary and the establishment of many city intramural sports leagues, especially softball, in the Fredericksburg area. She was named Woman of the Year for the state of Virginia in the late 1970s. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Carrie Myers, of Winston-Sa­ lem, Orba Blevins and Ann Brown, both of Ashe County; three brothers, Joe Spencer, of Rowland Heights, Calif., Carl Spencer of Lansing, NC and Clarence Spencer of Ashe County. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Forsyth Park Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Southern of­ ficiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. He worked as a coal miner. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one son Blain Bard and an infant daughter Joy Gail Bard. Mr. Bard is survived by; one son, Blair Bard of West Jefferson; two daughters, Pol­ ly Patrick of Crumpler, Patsy Stuart of Crumpler; 12 grand­ children, 21 great-grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memori­ als may be made to: Welcome Home Baptist Church c/o Sandy Witherspoon 4087 US Hwy 211 North, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send condolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Bard's ar­ rangements. Eugene C. Crist; two sons, E. Scott Crist and his wife, Quynh-Thi, of Houston and Michael E. Crist of Houston; two daughters, Kimberley Crist McLoota and her hus­ band, Chris, of Ocean City and Pamela Jo Haines and her husband, Don, of Berlin. There are five grandchildren; Also surviving are her sisters, Ruth Bata of Pasadena, Md., Vada Locklear of Bear, Del., and Avis Graybeal of Char­ lotte, NC; brothers, John Hen­ ry Pierce and Judge Pierce of Reidsville, NC, Archie Pierce, Vel Pierce, Howard Pierce all of West Jefferson, NC, Larry Pierce of Reidsville, NC and Zane Pierce of Abingdon, Va. and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hoke Pierce. A funeral service was held Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Burbage Funeral Home at 108 William Street in Berlin. Friends were received Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment was private. Donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 1505 Emerson Ave., Salisbury, Md. 21801. Mabel Jean Minton her stepfather, Mr. Stewart Hayes, ten brothers and sis­ ters preceded Mrs. Minton in death. MaMaw loved her Lord, His church, her family, the Atlanta Braves, and Tar Heel basketball. She didn't care much for snakes. MaMaw loved working in her flower­ beds. Roses, lilies, and BlackEyed Susans were among her favorites. As cancer survivors, the Mintons participated an­ nually in the Relay for Life. Mrs. Minton graduated from Cove Creek High School. She also attended East Cleve­ land School of Business. Services for Mabel Jean Minton were held at Boone Family Funeral Home in West Jefferson on Sunday, September 11, 2005, at 4 p.m. Family visitation followed im­ mediately after the memorial service. A private graveside service was held on Sunday morning for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, memori­ als may be made to the Ad­ ams Cemetery Fund in care of Mr. Clay Verne Greene, 312 Ward Greene Road, Vilas, NC 28692 or Mr. Ray Minton, 192 Cottontail Trail, West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694. Austin-Barnes Funeral Home and Boone Family Fu­ neral Home are serving the Minton family. Sierra Elizabeth Perry Jessica Blevins of Crumpler, NC; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Patricia Perry of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; mater­ nal grandparents, Patricia Pennington of Crumpler, NC and J.C. Pennington of West Jefferson, NC; paternal greatgrandmothers, Lorraine Per­ ry of Mouth of Wilson, Va. and JoAnn Blevins of Whitetop, Va.; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Turner of West Jefferson, NC. You may e-mail condolenc­ es to the family at our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel is in charge of the ar­ rangements. Dennis Eugene Eller Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harless, 218 Beaver Creek Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Mr. Eller is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Trivette Eller; sons, Billy and Benny Eller both of West Jefferson, NC; David Eller of Millers Creek. NC.Eric Eller of Grassy Creek, NC; daughters, Sherry Elliott ofWest Jefferson, NC, Karen Eller of Lansing, NC, Julie El­ dreth of Laurel Springs, NC; brothers, Harley Eller of Tole­ do, Ohio, Carl Eller and Barty Eller both of Rising Sun, MD; sisters, Mary Hensley of Ris­ ing Sun, MD, Martha Barker of Elkton, MD; 15 grandchil­ dren, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Jackie Clay Directors for Knotville Fire Department and was a mem­ ber of the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church. He was a loving son, husband, devoted father, father-in-law, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were con­ ducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the North Wilkesboro Presbyte­ rian Church with Dr. Ben Trawick officiating. Inter­ ment followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The fam­ ily received friends from 7 - 9 p.m., Friday, September 9 at Miller Funeral Services and at other times the fam­ ily gathered at the home of Tommy Ray Johnson and the home of the late Ennis John­ son. The family wishes to thank the following healthcare pro­ fessionals, Riverside Medi­ cal Associates, Dr. Bibawi, Dr. Fowler, Dr. Duncan, Don McCall, ICU Staff at Forsyth Medical Center, Hospice of Wilkes, Accurim Home Health Care and Dr. Blankenship of Life Mountain. Memorials were made in floral tributes or to Hospice of Wilkes, 1908 West Park Drive, North Wil­ kesboro, NC 28659. Pallbearers were Dr. Bob Thompson, Claudius Absher, Joe Eller, Hiram Cox, Doyle Walsh, Clate Duncan, Grady Kilby, Tarn Hutchinson, Jr., Joey Hudspeth, Marty Jones, Gary South and Christopher Rook. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrange­ ments. sons, Wayne E. Clay and his wife, Gail, of Aberdeen and Joseph D. Clay and his wife, Lisa, of Acworth, Georgia; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, J.D. Cook of Boone and a sister, Wilma Hartley of Bristol, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to B.R.O.C., a charitable organization that helps the need in Ashe County, at B.R.O.C., P.O. Box 255, Warrensville, NC 28693. Jackie was a supporter and volunteer with B.R.O.C. for many years. West Jefferson November 3, 1933 September 9, 2005 Mabel Jean Minton,ofWest Jefferson, died on September 9 at Watauga Medical Cen­ ter, following a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was born on November 3, 1933 to the late Clyde and Virgie Moody Danner. Mrs. Minton was a faithful and de­ voted follower of Christ. She died with confidence in His promises and provisions for her. Mabel Jean Minton is sur­ vived by her husband, the Reverend A. Ray Minton, and three daughters, Deb­ bie Danner and husband, Doug, of Huntersville, NC, Jeana Furches and husband, Dwight, of West Jefferson, NC, and Kristy Aldridge and husband, Kevin, of Todd, NC. Eight grandchildren also sur­ vive her; Whitney Triplett and husband, Adam, Daniel Furches, Jesse Danner, Amy Furches, Andrew Danner, Ka­ tie Furches, Lynsey and Abby Aldridge. Mrs. Minton is also survived by one sister, Bina Marsh and husband, Roy, of Hickory, NC, and one broth­ er, Robert Danner and wife, Nadine, of Winterpark, Fla. In addition to her parents, Clyde and Virgie Danner and Died September 7, 2005 Sierra Elizabeth Perry, infant daughter of Jody Per­ ry and Laura Pennington, passed away Wednesday, Sep­ tember 7, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. A private graveside service for the family was held. Flow­ ers were accepted. Infant Sierra Elizabeth Perry is survived by parents, Jody Perry and Laura Pen­ nington of Mouth of Wilson, Va; step-brothers, Samuel and Dakota Perry of Smyth Coun­ ty, Va.; step-sisters, Julie and West Jefferson January 5, 1932 September 9, 2005 Dennis Eugene Eller age 73 ofWest Jefferson, NC died Friday, September 9, 2005 at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mr. Eller was born in Pond Mountain, NC on January 5, 1932 to Andy Guilford and Ila Perry Eller. He was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Buffalo Bap­ tist Church. Rev. Dean Wat­ son and Rev. Tommy Dollar officiated. Burial followed in the Ray Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Badger Fu­ neral Home. The family ac­ cepted flowers or memorials may be made to the Buffalo Aberdeen, NC Died September 2, 2005 Jackie Clay, age 80, of Aberdeen, NC and formerly of West Jefferson, died Friday, September 2, 2005 at her home. A private memorial service will be held in West Jefferson at a later date. A native of Boone, Mrs. Clay was the daughter of the late Dan and Bertha Cook of the Sands Community in Watauga County. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Edd Clay of Aberdeen, NC; her Remember to zvish that Special Someotie a Happy Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post \ Come by our office located at 203 S Second Ave. -> ) West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Region's economy stumbles, Katrina could hurt BOONE—Western North Carolina's economy stumbled in July. It was the first time in 14 months the region's economy failed to grow, ac­ cording to the Western North Carolina Economic Index. The index, which tracks the level of economic activity in 25 WNC counties, remained unchanged at 117.8. While the economy was flat in July, the three-month average growth rate remains strong at a growth rate of 3.2 per­ cent. "It appears that the re­ gional economy has lost some of the momentum it was gathering over the last few months," said Todd Cherry, an author of the report. Cherry is the Harlan E. Boyles Pro­ fessor in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business. Cherry warns that the economic effects of Hurri­ cane Katrina will disrupt the region's already vulnerable economy. "While the magni­ tude of the economic slow­ down recorded in July is not substantial, the timing may prove to be significant," he said. "We will soon see the impact of Katrina and in some sense, Katrina's shock to the economy will cause us to start over in assessing the region's economy." Cherry said the hurricane's effects on gas prices will have a negative impact on the re­ gion's tourism. "How long the higher gas prices last will be important in determining the magnitude of any long-term consequences," he said. Job losses were larger and more frequent than job gains in July. While job growth oc­ curred in 12 of the 25 WNC counties in July, seasonally adjusted employment for the region decreased 0.16 per­ cent. The Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir area held its own by having the largest employ­ ment gains for the month. North Carolina employment increased 0.3 percent in July. Unemployment jumped throughout much of the re­ gion. The seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment for the region was 6.1 percent—an increase of 0.6 percent­ age points from June. The July unemployment rate is the highest since December 2003. The increase in unemploy­ ment was felt across all parts of the region. In the region's rural counties, unemploy­ ment increased 0.3 percent­ age points to 6.1 percent in July. For the region's metro areas, seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in­ creased 0.4 percentage points to 4.9 percent in Asheville, and increased 1.1 points to 7.5 percent in Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir. County-level seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 24 of the 25 WNC counties in July. "It is important to note that the higher unemployment is largely from more people looking for employment; not so much from people losing jobs," Cherry said. Only five of the 25 coun­ ties had lower unemployment rates in July than 12 months ago. Seasonally adjusted ini­ tial claims for unemployment insurance, a leading indica­ tor of unemployment, fell 4.7 percent across the region in July. Initial claims during the month decreased 28.4 percent in Asheville and decreased 5.7 percent in Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir. The WNC Economic In­ dex and Report provides a monthly account of economic conditions for Western North Carolina. It typically is re­ leased the fifth week follow­ ing the end of each month. For more information, visit www.business.appstate. edu/wncindex.asp. The WNC Economic Index and Report is a cooperative effort by AdvantageWestNorth Carolina, and Appa­ lachian State University's Walker College of Business and Appalachian Regional Development Institute. Cher­ ry is assisted by co-authors John Dawson of the Walker College of Business and Rich Crepeau of the College of Arts and Sciences. Katrina updates for area, storm's victims Banks collect donations Survivors now here may be eligible lor WIC RALEIGH - The North Carolina Bankers Association an­ nounces NC BANKS CARE to help those in need in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama as a result of Hurricane Katrina. This campaign is being conducted statewide. Contributions from bank customers and the general public may be dropped off at most banks across the state. Contributions may also be sent to the North Carolina Bankers Association. The goal of this initiative is for everyone to respond at the highest personal and corporate level by Friday, September 30. Together, working with the American Red Cross, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of those so desperately in need. Checks should be made payable to American Red Cross and sent to Nathan Batts, NCBA, PO Box 19999, Raleigh, NC 27619-9916. The North Carolina Bankers Association brings together all categories of banking institutions to best represent the inter­ ests of this rapidly changing industry. With 144 members, it has served all North Carolina bankers since 1897, and can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ncba.com. State medical team working to save lives RALEIGH - A seven-mem­ ber team of public health professionals with the state Office of Public Health Pre­ paredness and Response and seven Public Health Region­ al Surveillance Teams will deploy to Waveland, Miss., Friday, Sept. 9, to provide ad­ ditional assistance in Hurri­ cane Katrina recovery efforts. The team will be part of a larger contingent relieving 64 State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT) members de­ ployed by the N.C. Office of Emergency Medical Services to Waveland on Sept. 2. "This is an opportunity for us repay the kindness other states have afforded us in the past," State Health Director Leah Devlin said. "We know there are a lot of people who need help and we have a lot of public health professionals in North Carolina who have been chomping at the bit to get down there and pitch in. We expect that this deploy­ ment will be just the begin­ ning." Mississippi made the re­ quest for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a partnership between states to provide mutual aid follow­ ing hurricanes and other di­ sasters. Public health officials with the gulf state have asked for help with disease investi­ gation, sanitation problems, logistical support, and data management. The N.C. pub­ lic health response team members, have expertise in medicine, industrial hygiene, disease surveillance, epide­ miology and logistics. Meanwhile about 200 pa­ tients a day continue to re­ ceive medical care from mem­ bers of the North Carolina SMAT stationed in Waveland. Four SMAT II trailers pulled from the state's pool of emergency medical response equipment caravanned last week to Mississippi. A new rotation of 60 medi­ cal personnel is being de­ ployed as the group prepares to start its second of an esti­ mated four to six weeks on the scene. The SMAT group has provided outpatient care to a range of patients, many with wounds and injuries re­ lated to the hurricane or its aftermath. The North Caro­ lina medical team has also RALEIGH — Pregnant women, new mothers and young children from Loui­ siana, Mississippi, and Ala­ bama, who have been forced to relocate to North Carolina by Hurricane Katrina, may be eligible for an additional source of nutritious foods and other services through the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program. WIC, the popular name for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Wom­ en, Infants and Children, provides nutrition education, supplemental nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community resources for low-income women, new mothers, infants, and chil­ dren under 5 years of age. The WIC Program is avail­ able in every county in the state. Evacuees from Hurricane Katrina who had WIC ben­ efits in Louisiana, Missis­ sippi or Alabama — as well as other qualifying pregnant women, new mothers and assisted storm victims who have lost their medication, he said. The North Carolina re­ sponse incorporates person­ nel and equipment from acute care hospitals and emergency medical services across the state, all coordinated through the state's seven Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) on trauma. The public health team will be staying in camp-like accommodations and will be supported by the mobile hos­ pital set up by the SMAT. The SMAT team is comprised of paramedics, nurses, physi­ cians, pharmacists, law en­ forcement and OEMS staff from four of the states SMAT II units, an SMAT III and the Carolinas MED-1 mobile hos­ pital. Petition seeks to block eminent domain seizures RALEIGH—Last week, North Carolina FreedomWorks collected 160 signa­ tures, which included Con­ gressman Charles Taylor (R-N.C.), as part of its petition to the North Carolina legisla­ ture to protect property rights after the egregious Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision. The signature collection initiated on the first night of a campaign to collect over 100,000 signatures. At the start of the next legislative session, the petition will be presented to the North Caro­ lina legislature in order to encourage the North Carolina legislature to take action that protects basic private prop­ erty rights. The petition states: "(We present this petition 1 Because the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 de­ cision (Kelo vs. City of New London) ruled that the city of New London, Connecticut may condemn homes and busi­ nesses of residents to increase Post file photo Rep. Charles Taylor, R-NC, has added his name to the petition. Taylor represents the central and southern mountains in Congress. the city's tax revenue and to achieve the city's economic development purposes under­ mining the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution to allow governments to seize private property through emi­ nent domain if the property is for public use and the property owner is justly compensated." "As members of North Carolina FreedomWorks, we hereby sign this petition to the North Carolina General Assembly urging the govern­ ment to act responsibly and uphold the intent of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. We urge the government not to allow 'public use' to include seizing private property to give (or sell at a discount) to other pri­ vate entities." FreedomWorks North Carolina State Director Allen Page commented: "North Carolina FreedomWorks is leading the fight to restore property rights by educating North Carolinians about this critical issue and encouraging legislative action. It is up to ordinary citizens to convince the North Carolina legislature to defend our prop­ erty rights AND we won't stop our petition campaign until the legislature upholds the Fifth Amendment in the Bill of Rights." —throughout the state. To help address the im­ mediate needs of WIC par­ ticipants relocating to North Carolina as a result Hur­ ricane Katrina, authorized WIC vendors have been in­ formed that they may accept young children who want to begin receiving WIC ben­ efits—should contact or visit the nearest local WIC clinic. To find the location of the WIC clinic for any county, you may: • Check the County Direc­ tory on the WIC web site at www.nutritionnc.com; • Contact the county's lo­ cal health department; or • Call the N.C. Family Health Resource Line at 1800-FOR-BABY (1-800-3672229). This is a toll-free call within North Carolina. Officials are working on ways to serve WIC-eligible refugees who are housed in large shelters and who are unable to get to a local WIC clinic to register. WIC clients are issued an identity folder and food instruments prescribed by nutritionists at the local WIC clinics. The food instru­ ments are redeemable for specific nutritious food items at more than 1,900 autho­ rized vendors—such as gro­ cery and convenience stores food instruments from the Alabama and Louisiana WIC Programs through the end of September 2005. Lists of authorized ven­ dors for any county may be obtained from the local WIC clinic. 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Amounts insured up toSlOtyWX Elkitt LmtBoiJ ffffersoti 336-526-6301 336-699-2930 336-246-4555 fonerjillc North Llktu Sorth Wilkcsbura 336-835-6197 336-526-6372 336-838-3300 IVct litfcnvn Wilkcibero Yadkimilk 336-246-9800 & 336-246-4644 336-838-0123 336-677-2000 Member I Old YADKIN VALLEY BANK www.yadkinvalleybank.com �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Foxx was right to vote her opinion The controversy over Rep. Virginia Foxx's "no" vote on the $51.8 billion aid package for the Gulf Coast reflects our present age's misunderstand­ ing of the role of Congress in American life. Foxx's press secretary, Amy Auth, explained she had voted "no" because of two con­ cerns: first, that there was not enough accountability in the bill regarding how the money would be spent and, second, there was not enough money to rebuild the affected areas. "Accountability" has become something of a joke in Washington in recent decades. The "in" party, whichever it is, gets spending bills passed quickly, with little opportuni­ ty for review, debate or proper consideration. The people in the Gulf Coast need aid, and we believe Foxx would be the first to agree. But account­ ability would make sure they do get the aid—and that the money does not end up pro­ ducing huge profits for politi­ cally well-placed contractors. Already, Halliburton, the company the vice president used to head, has received several huge contracts for work in the Gulf. They may be the best able to accomplish the projects for which they were hired—but it is hard to deny that the stench of crony­ ism lingers around this deal. Congress, returning to our central point, is there to ask the tough questions—and to say no to presidents when necessary. Being a member of the House of Representatives is a difficult balancing act. On the one hand, members of Congress must act in the best interests of the district they represent; on the other hand, they must act in the best interests of the nation as a whole. All takes time and the right questions—and often, a lot of them. Unfortunately, the trends in our country since the 1980s have transformed Congress from its proper role into a cheerleading squad for the incumbent president. Politically, the Congress and president may be on the same team; constitutionally, our nation is endangered if they do not provide checks and balances to each other. Democrats have been quick to attack Foxx for her alleged "lack of compassion." Had she voted for the bill, they might instead be blasting her for voting for a bill that lacked proper accountabil­ ity—as they have, sometimes quite rightly, other spending bills proposed by the Bush Administration. We would do better to have every member of Congress willing to vote their con­ science and best judgment, rather than suborning those to the decisions of party lead­ ers in the House and Senate or the White House. This is not football, ladies and gentle­ men, it is constitutional gov­ ernment—and it takes ques­ tions and votes like Foxx's to make it work. N% OKAY,,, WEWGPLAY TWKEALLO/E& HicPLKEUERE. CHIEF JUSTICE WILLIAM KEHMQlCT, 1924-2006 Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. 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Economy going down To the Editor: Our economy is headed in a downward slope. With gas prices soaring to $3.00 a gallon and higher, which will have an effect on businesses increasing their prices, we are looking toward crises. Companies that have their products shipped, trucked or whatever type of transporta­ tion that uses gasoline, will have to increase their prices to the customers (which is us) in order to stay in business. The cost of living is going up but our income is staying the same. It is going to have a big im­ pact on our country. This will affect everyone, not just a few individuals. How are we go­ ing to survive? I don't know the solution to this, but an increase in wages would help. Our income is not keeping up with the economy. If we had built new re­ fineries some years ago we wouldn't be facing as big a problem as we are today. We cannot go back in time and change the past, but we can plan for the future. Increas­ ing wages would not solve our problems but it would certainly help. Without it, we can only imagine what the fu­ ture is going to be. Carol Mathers West Jefferson Response on signs To the Editor: This letter is in regards to William Bishop's editorial in the Friday, August 26 paper, "Signs, signs everywhere". If you are so disgusted with the monstrosities in the county that you would not support the local businesses that put them there, I suggest you put some signs in your yard from one of the local realtors. Face it; Ashe County is growing, if it weren't for so many people moving here we probably wouldn't have the need for all the billboards. I'm sure there are several other cute quaint towns that haven't started their growth spurt yet; may­ be you would like to live there instead. Jenni Roe Elliott West Jefferson Growing concerns To the Editor: I read this letter with amusement and I simply could not resist the tempta­ tion to respond and ask the following question. What is the deal with these outsiders coming into this county and wanting to protect us all from pig farms?? Twice now in the last year I have heard this load of poppycock to excuse something these people think they want to see in this county, once by the person who mort­ gaged my paid for home with­ out my knowledge or consent, as evidenced by public record, and now this letter in your paper. In all of my 50 years of living in this county I have never once been attacked by a pig or a pig farm. I have been dragged into court and accused of everything but the National Debt because one of these outsiders wants a hous­ ing development and I'm no longer good enough to live in my own paid for mobile home where I've lived for 31 years. I've been told he wants me to give him my home, live in and keep up his, so it can return to his estate when I die and the HOA there can protect me from "Pig Farms". If I feel the need to be protected from a pig I have a .22 rifle hanging on my wall and that pig sup­ posedly threatening me will be pork chops on my table. With the price of groceries no pig would stand a chance if it threatened me. They are also Bbdwme, vrxj tt EMM' A. HEOtulA ToB txwsU acre, BUT I WTTB *00 (JUL AGE 4 P ruts DAY, S EF I EMBF.R 13, 2005 H?. PRBIU0TT, I COWLO HBP *itXJ VUITV\ "THKT V*E7RTLM6V t— a I TEMK Rites TO THE RESCUE Letters to the Editor excellent served with eggs as bacon. Now in my opinion I think this county should be concern­ ing themselves with a lot of important matters such as the fact our children are growing up here and have absolutely no future in this county. Our jobs are leaving, as least those that pay more than minimum wage and in order to survive these children grow up and go to other counties to work. It should concern itself with the destruction of its natural resources by these develop­ ments, just as my water sup­ ply has been destroyed over the last year by this develop­ ment. Take a real good look at the New River with its sedi­ ment. I seriously doubt that these outsiders with their drilled wells would have the common sense to go to the . spring where I've gotten my water for 25 years and get a drink of water if the power went out and their well pump quit working. Sure the con­ tractor friend of this person prefers the way things are now. He's rolling in the mon­ ey from these developments but has he stopped once to consider what happens when all of the land is developed??? Land is not a renewable re­ source. When it's gone, it's gone and the wealthy few will be calling the shots for the poor just as they were in New Orleans. A lot of the long term elderly residents are also being pushed out by increasing tax rates. I lived in town many, many years ago and had I been paying the landfill fees this county is now charging I would have had garbage pick up at my front door. Where is that ser­ vice in Ashe County??? What happens when these fancy new developments start slid­ ing off the mountainsides just as those in Watauga County did?? Now, I think people in this county who want to consider remaining in this county es­ pecially those working else­ where should ask themselves this question. How long be­ fore you, just like me are no longer good enough in the eyes of these outsiders to live in your own paid for home, es­ pecially if it's a mobile home and they want log cabins?? How long before a judge says a register lease with the seal of North Carolina on it isn't really registered or legal? Just how long before money will talk and you know what will walk in good ole Ashe County? If they did it to me they can also do it to you. You can either stand up for your rights and speak out or they can and will take them from you. They will put you in their HOAS, tell you what you can and cannot say, and what's worse you will have brought it on yourself. They'll raise your taxes and force you out of Ashe County and then they'll zone you into next year. The freedom of speech is the only freedom the poor still have in this country. I intend to exercise mine and if you don't believe it drive on out to the Mulatto Mountain Road in Fleetwood and look at my home. It's the mobile home with the bright orange writing on it and I'll be happy to tell you my story, or will I have to tell it to a Watau­ ga paper because the Ashe County paper doesn't want to print it??? Personally, I say I'd rather have the pigs than all the outsiders, with their "better than you attitudes", and their "I know what's best for everybody mentality", you can pack in Ashe County with their fancy developments. They are at least good for something besides running up our tax rates. and kills someone. They do feel guilty when their country invades an innocent country and thousands of innocent people die as a result. Mr. Daniels lists attacks on Americans by Arabs but completely ignores the prov­ ocations for those attacks. He mentions the Iranians but fails to mention that we overthrew their democrati­ cally elected leader in 1953, Mohammad Mossadegh, who was wildly popular for hav­ ing nationalized his country's Janet J. Cox oil industry. Our actions ush­ Fleetwood ered in the long and brutal dictatorship of Mohammad Reza Shah, widely seen as a U.S. puppet and himself over­ thrown by the Islamic revo­ lution of 1979. We have done similar things throughout the world, including the Muslim world for one hundred years. To the Editor: When he mentions dead ma­ I am responding once again rines in Lebanon, he fails to to Mr. Daniels who seems to ask, "What were we doing think I was too "harsh" in there?" He fails to mention regard to his "humble" com­ our unlimited support of Is-' ments. In the first place, his rael^ and the hatred this in­ letter didn't strike me as vokes in the Arab world. He "Humble"—it struck me as mentions "Holy Jihad" but very angry and attacking Mr. fails to ask himself what he Thompson for writing an edi­ would do if there were an oc­ torial and presenting his own cupying army in the U.S. It's "views," which contradicted much easier to swallow "pro­ Mr. Daniel's views. Mr. Dan­ paganda" and adopt our Pres­ iels opened his first letter with ident's "simplistic" view that the statement, "Why is it that Arabs "hate our freedoms" the media, newspaper editors and never ask the hard ques­ especially have to stretch the tions about what is actually truth into touchy feely goo happening and what our part before they present their own has been in provoking these slanted opinions?" Why does attacks. the media try to tell you what To state that the office of to think and not just give you the President deserves re­ the true information and al­ spect simply because it exists low you to think for yourself? is exactly what gave Hitler This personal (Bash Bush) a "blank check" to do exactly agenda driven editorial opin­ what he wished to do. If the ion compared the admission people of Germany had ex­ price $100,000.00 to a Bush hibited a little less respect for fundraising gathering to the his "office" and stood together value of an American soldier." against him, we might not These are not "humble" com­ have had the "horror" of the ments, Mr. Daniels. These Holocaust. If people had stood are "attack" comments. These together against Bush while comments were the reason he was allocating money to I felt the necessity to point Iraq that should have gone to out the difference between fix the levees in New Orleans, an "editorial" and an actual (and other vulnerable places "news article." In Mr. Daniel's in our homeland), we might "second" letter, he stated, "I not be watching the daily hor­ was of the opinion that a pur­ ror show on the news that we pose of editorials was to allow for views and opposing views are now watching. to be presented on the same Susan Phillips page.... to kind of make you Vilas think and not mindlessly fol­ low the comments, spin and propaganda of the media or the government. " I totally agree, but his second let­ ter directly contradicts the statement in his first letter, The editorial page of the which was a tirade about Mr. Jefferson Post is available, Thompson doing exactly that. free of charge, for readers His letter seemed to indicate to express their views. All that he didn't understand the it takes is a letter to the difference between news and editor. The subject of the an editorial, which is why I suggested some other news­ letters should be a matter papers that might be more fa­ of community interest and vorable to his own viewpoint. should be limited to 700 The comments about life words. lost on the highway due to Letters must be signed drunk drivers are irrelevant with an address and phone to the Casey Sheehan story and the Iraq war. While any number for verification pur­ meaningless death is tragic, poses. Only the writer's I don't believe the President name and community will himself actually advocated be published. Letters must that drunk drivers take to not be libelous and no the road and see how many poetry will be accepted for innocent people they could publication. knock off. The deaths of our soldiers and the innocent peo­ Please address; To the ple in Iraq did result from our Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. President's direct actions and Box 808, West Jefferson, "lies." Americans don't have NC 28694 or email to to feel guilty or share the re­ jthompson@jeffersonpost. sponsibility for a drunk driv­ com. er who goes out on the road Attack not 'humble' Express your views �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Ashe Services for Aging starts foundation to support programs A year after plans began, Ashe Services for Aging an­ nounces the establishment of the ASA Foundation with a mission to support the pro­ grams and services of the se­ nior organization. Members of the new foun­ dation include Chairman Dr. Clay Church, Vice-Chairman Jay Wild, Secretary Sally Walters, Treasurer Bill Ash­ ley, Pat Considine, Richard Blackburn, David Miller, Gar­ ner Blevins, Dr. Elam Kurtz, Jak Reeves, Barbara Roe, Kenny Greene, Jane Banks and Dana Tugman.The group has filed bylaws and applica­ tions for incorporation. Mission of the ASA Foun­ dation is to help sustain and expand services and pro­ grams offered by Ashe Servic­ es for Aging through advoca­ cy and fundraising activities. The foundation will educate, cultivate, involve and solicit support from the Ashe Coun­ ty community regarding the needs of elderly and disabled citizens to assure continued and expanded access to vi­ tal services. The foundation will promote the wellness, re­ spect, dignity, independence, humor and safety of elderly and disabled citizens. Specific goals of the foun­ dation include: 1. to develop an annual giving program through membership, special events and/or an annual giving pro­ gram; 2. to develop a deferred gifts program and encourage planned giving through es­ tate planning; 3. to develop a public rela­ tions program that encour­ ages participation in the foundation's fundraising and advocacy efforts; and 4. to annually distribute funds raised in the annual gifts program and to invest in an endowment the funds raised in the deferred gifts program or as directed by the donor. Since 1977, Ashe Ser­ vices for Aging has striven "to provide services, intergenerational activities, and opportunities to the elderly and disabled adults of Ashe County that enhance their dignity and help them main­ tain their independence at home." The agency's goal is to strengthen the physical, mental, social and emotional health and well being of the county's older citizens. ASA has served the community by caring for the disabled and elderly with the highest pos­ sible standards. The agency offers a variety of services in­ cluding in-home aides, home delivered meals, congregate meals, CAP/DA and CAP/C, intergenerational day care, adult day health care, senior center, and information and referral. In 2000, ASA re­ ceived a HUD grant to build 24 single unit apartments for low-income elderly adults. Looking toward the fu­ ture, ASA knows the need for these services will increase, but financial support may vary. Creation of a foundation will offer a response to the in­ creasing numbers of special needs, disabled and elderly; continuation of programs and services to as many people as possible; and provision of a vehicle for charitable gifts. For more information about the foundation, call 246-2461. New Orleans man finds familiar haven in Ashe County by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor With efforts underway by residents to collect money and supplies for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, Ashe County has also become a ref­ uge for some of the evacuees from the Gulf Coast escaping the devastation. Bob Cleary, a Jefferson Parish resident and bartender in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and his girlfriend, Gayle Daugherty, who works with the Salvation Army, left Louisiana the Sunday before Katrina hit in two cars bring­ ing just a few belongings and a number of dogs, a cat and two birds belonging to themselves, their relatives and friends, and rescued from the Animal Rights for Life Louisiana Or­ ganization. They arrived in Ashe County to stay at Bob's parents' house in Jefferson until they can return home. Bob said his parents, Ber­ nard and Laura Cleary, also residents of Jefferson Parish outside New Orleans, evacu­ ated to another son's home in Baton Rouge, and were to ar­ rive in Ashe County late last week. Another brother, who worked as an x-ray technician at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, worked there until the Thursday after the storm and then joined his family in Atlanta. Four other siblings live out West. Bob is no stranger to Ashe County. He came here many summers as a child to visit his grandmother, born in the Pond Mountain community. She is of the Davis and Cox families. His mother was born and raised in Helton. Bob was born in Texas and has lived in Louisiana since the age of 4. He remembers the tragedy and devastation of Hurricanes Betsy in 1965 and Camille in 1969. "Normally, I stay through a storm," he said last week dur­ ing a visit to Bohemia in down­ town West Jefferson where he has been able to use the com­ puters to access the Internet and email and keep up with news, relatives and friends. "I was keeping an eye on the neighbor's house and animals. They left on Saturday headed for Texas. They called Sunday morning and said I needed to get out too. I realized from the storm track that we were go­ ing to get a direct hit. It took a good part of the day Sunday to pack up our stuff and the animals and we left around 6 p.m." Bob said that the Watauga County Animal Shelter as­ sisted him with pet carriers for many of the animals, and the veterinarian, Dr. Cara Roten Henson, provided assis­ tance with pet food, medicine and care. He wants to thank all those who have helped his family during this crisis. 'The Watauga County Ani­ mal Shelter has been very good to us," he said. "I'm sure we would have received help from Ashe County's shelter, but we just happened to be in Boone at the vet and that's how we ended up receiving assistance from them. The people at Bohemia have been really nice. The computer ac­ cess is great. The library staff has also been very helpful with Internet access. They're just great. I left a message on my answering machine tell­ ing where I'd be, so everybody pretty much knows where I am. I want to thank Cardi­ nal Lanes. We commandeered the TV to watch the news and they allowed us to sit for hours watching. Thanks to the Ram's Rack in Boone, and more than anyone else, my mother and father for housing us and our animals during this crisis." Bob said he plans to re­ turn to Louisiana as soon as possible. He believes he will be able to return to Jefferson Parish before New Orleans is repaired because it did not re­ ceive as much water damage. "My home is waterfront prop­ erty with an indoor swimming pool," he said, "but we will re­ turn. Even though it's under­ water, the fact that my par­ ents did fine, my family got out and I got the animals out is the best news. Everything else is replaceable. And New Orleans will be up and run­ ning soon. New Orleans has been there 300 years or more. It was an Indian settlement before it was a city. It's been there a long time, and will be there forever." ticipate in all kinds of ac­ tivities. Cost will be $25 each with all proceeds going to the Red Cross for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. For more information on Burnt Hill Stables, call9822008. Stables ontinued from front page ay for kids being planned >r a Saturday in October, oungsters can bring their wn horses or ride and par­ Festival Latino comes to Family Central Saturday Color Latino will transport Ashe County to the Carib­ bean when they perform this Saturday, Sept. 17, at Festi­ val Latino, presented by High Country Amigos.This interna­ tionally renowned band, based in Durham, has members from across Latin America and the Caribbean, each adding a dif­ ferent spice to their musical kaleidoscope. "Color Latino is the new flavor in Salsa Brava," reports the group."Salsa never looked better than now! We play a great variety of genres such as Salsa, Merengue, and tropical rhythms." The energizing music will bring everyone to their feet and Color Latino will heat up the festival with their tanta­ lizing sounds. For more infor­ mation about the band, go to their web site at www.colorlatinomusic.com. Festival Latino in an oppor­ tunity for everyone to learn about and share in the cul­ tural traditions of neighbors to the South. It is also a fund­ raiser for the non-profit orga­ nization, High Country Ami­ gos, who operate the Latino Centers of Ashe and Watauga counties. High Country Ami­ gos thanks Color Latino for coming up to the mountains and supporting the local ef­ forts. National Hispanic Heri­ tage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and a great way to kick it off is to go to the 2nd Annual Festi­ val Latino. The festival will be held at Ashe Family Central from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A Quieres bailar? Do you want to dance Salsa, Meren­ lesterol, hearing, blood pres­ gue or Reggeatown? Come and sure, and vision. Information show your stuff in the dance will be available on HIV, car contests. Want to learn? There seats, breast cancer, and folic will be demonstrations so that acid. There will also be oppor­ everyone can feel the Latin tunities to sign up for Health sensations. Also performing Check and Medicaid as well are local high school students as the Farmworker Health from Dancing Debbie's School Program. of Dance. They will be show­ A big thanks to the festi­ casing some Latin dances as val's Gold Sponsor Heritage well as their usual exciting Automotive who will have repertoire. several cars on display at the If you like tasty, exotic food event and would like to let from Latin America and the people know that they have Caribbean, you'll find plenty Spanish speaking personnel to choose from at Family Cen­ available to help in the pur­ tral. There will be vendors chase of vehicles. from Cuba, Mexico, Honduras Thanks also to the Silver and other countries who will Sponsors: JH Vannoy and be selling tantalizing ethnic Sons Construction, Guard­ foods. There will also be face ian Insurance Company, AF painting for kids as well as in­ Bank, Magic Video, and Best formation from local agencies Western Eldreth Inn at Jeffer­ and businesses available. son who will be accommodat­ The festival will be opened ing the band. by High Country Amigos Friends donating to the President Celia Cabrera, who event include Friendly Shoe will introduce the emcees for Store, Cutter's Edge, Home­ the day. Activities include: town Furniture, The Skate Noon - Debbie's School of Zone, Ashe County JobLink, dance will perform Weaver Equipment, Lowe's 1 p.m. - Live concert by Col­ Foods and Farm Bureau In­ or Latino surance Company. 2 p.m. - Judging for the There is no admission "Celebration of Your Nation charge to the festival; howev­ Contest" er it is a fundraiser for High 3 p.m. - Arte e Movimento Country Amigos and the Lati­ 4 p.m. - Live concert by Col­ no Centers of Ashe and Watau­ or Latino ga counties. High Country 5 p.m. - Dance Contest #1 Amigos is a non-profit 501c-3 Merengue organization. All donations 6 p.m. - Dance Contest #2 are greatly appreciated. Salsa and Reggeatown For more information about 7 p.m. - Dance Contest #3 the festival, contact Isabel Cumbia Spencer at the Latino Center 8 p.m. - Festival closing. at 982-3954, Beth McAlister Health screenings avail­ 877-2136 or Nancy Kautz at able include blood sugar, cho­ 846-0781. Katrina continued from front page effort to rescue animals that survived the hurricane after having had to be left behind by their owners. Toy drives are underway to provide re­ placements for the toys chil­ dren lost in the storm and the evacuation. And collec­ tion drives continue around the county for donations to be sent to the Gulf Coast and wherever the evacuees are staying. Thousands of the evacuees are being housed in Texas. Information from Washing­ ton states that Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson last week cited the work of the Dallas Housing Author­ ity (DHA) in rapidly mobiliz­ ing to find temporary hous­ ing for 120 families forced to evacuate their homes in the Gulf Coast region. As the former director of the DHA OHMC JU THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY October ?<f nm September 17th - Mt. Airy Stockyard Horses sell at 11:30a.m. 2005 7:30 pm Ashe County High School tft. Tickets available at the • Ashe Arts Center or by phone mMb-ARTS I! L 12th Annual Semi Dispersal Production Sale William H. Curry, Resident Conductor this program ia funded, in part, by 77»r New River Friends of the Symphony Commttee with corporate supimrt by Ashe County Motors, and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. for three months. DHA is also issuing special vouchers that communicate to poten­ tial landlords the urgency of finding temporary homes for displaced families. Early last week, HUD provided PHAs around the country guidance on how to offer housing assistance to uprooted public housing resi­ dents and Section 8 voucher holders from declared disas­ ter areas. In addition, HUD established a single toll-free housing hotline, 1-888-2978685, to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The number operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. Deaf, hearing-im­ paired or other persons re­ quiring TDD/TTY services can call 1-800-877-8339. himself, Jackson applauded the swift response of local housing officials in Dallas to quickly match vacant public housing units with families in desperate need of a place to live. Almost immediately after evacuees began arriving in the Dallas area, the report states, DHA began coordi­ nating with other neighbor­ ing public housing officials. As a result, DHA has placed approximately 1,000 persons into rental units while lo­ cal church groups provided food, clothing, air mattresses, blankets and toiletries. In addition, the report states that DHA asked land­ lords to waive security depos­ its and to spare evacuated tenants the cost of utilities [ZU /W" T/sJT 1 ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Leonard-Branded Paint & Quarter Horses! 85 Head Texas Longhorn Cattle For Sale Information Call Angela Rector I Paul Babington (336)374-6307 L (410) 876-3615 TYSON LEONARD (276) 238-1803 (276) 238-8485 �This week in Husky sports Cross Country Ashe County Invitational @ Ashe Park 4:30 p.m. Tiiesday - September 13 Thursday - September 15 Wednesday - September 14 Volleyball (JV/Var) @ Starmount 5 p.m. Women's Tennis Home vs. Starmount 4:30 p.m. JV Football @ Watauga 7 p.m. Soccer (JV/Var) @ Alexander 5/6 p.m. Varsity Soccer Home vs Surry Central 7 p.m. Volleyball (JV/Var) @ Alleghany 5 p.m. Varsity Football Home vs. Watauga 7:30 p.m. Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs Surry Central 5 p.m. Women's Tennis @ Surry Central 4:30 p.m. Women's Golf @ Oak woods CC 4 p.m. BOWLING Tuesday League Open Frame Gang 4-0 State Drywall 3-1 New River Archery 3-1 Mike's Mufflers 2.5-1.5 Barr Insurance 2.5-1.5 M.L. Reed Elec. 1.5-2.5 Harris Guitar Rr. 1.5-2.5 Lee's Trees 1-3 Little's Fitness 1-3 H.C. Carpentry 0-4 VA-NC Concrete Showcase Lighting High Game Scratch 235 T. .Jarman T. Jarman 220 S. Wilcox 220 High Game Handicap T. Jarman 265 S. Wilcox 259 T. Jarman 250 High Series Scratch T. Jarman 669 B. Lewis579 K. Dancy 565 High Series Handicap T. Jarman 759 K. Dancy 700 S. Wilcox 654 Women's High Game I. Miller (scratch)181 C. Calhoun (hdcp)228 High Individual Average T. Jarman 223 B. Lewis 191 K. Dancy 188 High Team Average State Drywall 883 New River Archery 834 Open Frame Gang 833 Thursday League Tucker Masonry 4-0 Chemi-Con 3-1 Bill's Garage 3-1 Church's Const. 2-2 Bledsoe Concrete2-2 A-Team 1-3 Cardinal Lanes 1-3 Radio Hill Sales 0-4 Ashe Co. Motors Sword & Scribe High Game Scratch R. Weaver 256 B. Lewis 242 M. Leserra 235 High Game Handicap J. Greer 272 R. Weaver 263- <* » J. Hopkins 260 J. Rash 260 High Set Scratch R. Weaver 655 B. Lewis 623 M. Leserra 616 High Set Handicap R. Weaver 676 B. Lewis 667 J. Greer 661 Women's High Game H. Price (scratch) 170 H. Price (hdcp) 223 High Individual Avg. 218 R. Weaver B. Lewis 623 M. Leserra 205 High Team Average Tucker Masonry 909 Chemi-Con 849 A-Team 835 SOFTBALL Men's League R & L Electric 4-1 Mtn. Advantage 3-1 Roten Insurance 2-2 SSV 0-5 August 25 Mtn. Advantage 19 (B. Cheek 2/4, HR) R&L Electric 6 (R. Dishman 2/3, 2 R) R & L Electric 23 (,G. Poe 3/4, 2 HR) SSV 2 (R. Elliott 1/2, R) Roten Insurance 17 (J. Kemp 3/3) SSV 0 (B. Woods 1/1) September 1 R & L Electric 10 G. Poe 3/4, 3B, HR Mtn. Adv. Land. 9 & Barker 2/3,2 JiR R & L Electric 32 R. Cox 3/3, 2B SSV 1 B.Woods 1/2. R Roten Insurance 23 S. Hilliard 3/4 (2)2B, 3B SSV 7 M. Royal 2/3, 2 R Women's League W. Witherspoon 3-0 Ashe Hospital 2-1 AEV 2-1 State Drywall 0-3 August 25 W. Witherspoon 16 A. Teaster 4/4, 2B Ashe Hospital 5 win AEV State Drywall forfeit September 1 Ashe Hospital 20 L. Bradley 3/3, 3 R AEV 0 S. Greer Yi W. Witherspoon win State Drywall forfeit *Tuesday, August 30 games will be played at the conclusion of the season. Friday - September 16 Volleyball teams get four wins by Shane Hopkins On Wednesday the ACHS volleyball teams played West Wilkes and both the varsity and JV squads came away with nice wins. The varsity team beat the Blackhawks 3-1, by scores of 25-12, 25-18, 13-25, and 25-23. Coach John Roberts said, "We played very well in the first and second games; the third game obvi­ ously didn't go too well—we made several mental mis­ takes. Whitney Day served and played well. Kendra Blevins passed very well.'' The JVs won over the 'Hawks 2-0 (28-26, 25-19). Coach Laura Foster stated, "This was a really good win; each girl contributed to this very emotional win. We ral­ lied back in game one to take the game, as we were down by nine or ten points. I was proud of our effort and our competitiveness. We played very good together." Thursday they hosted Wil­ kes Central in a conference match-up, and the varsity group de­ feated the Eagles 3-1 (25-23, 25-17, 22-25, 25-12). Coach Rob­ erts commented, "We played well against a tough Wilkes Cen­ tral team. The Hus­ kies passed well and played good defense. The serving was good; Kassee Roberts set and served very well. Whitney Day served and passed well, Kendra Blevins played very good de­ fense and got back on track hitting the ball. Lindsey Hagel had a good, sound of­ fensive game hitting many balls. Fresh­ men Kim McNeil and Kendra Yearick have contributed much valuable play­ Photo by Karlton Yearick ing time. Kendra has Varsity volleyball player, Kendi Walton, goes for the bail in the varsity been a solid server team's 3-1 conference victory over Wilkes Central last week. and defensive play- er while Kim has also been a solid server and has had some impressive kills from the middle hitter position." The varsity team is now 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the confer­ ence. The JV girls also beat Central, winning 2 games to 1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-17). Foster commented, "This was another emotional win for us—this was a very intense JV match. I am proud of our effort. This week matches have been a test of our mental toughness. In . game one, Wilkes Central was the aggressor. I thought we adjusted in games two and three, and we were more aggressive and made Wilkes Central make plays. Our passing was exceptionally good. Several players served the ball well under pressure." The JVs are now 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the conference. Both teams host Surry Central today, starting at 5 p.m. Soccer Streak Tennis team nearly upsets ends at five Wilkes Central Eagles by Shane Hopkins Last week the Huskies varsity soccer team won their fifth straight game of the season on the road at Mitchell County, blitzing past the Mountaineers with a decisive five point victory, 7-2. Coach Richard Gill stated, shots in the second half, but the contest ended in a 1-1 tie (now 2-0-1). The varsity unit was down 2-0 midway through the first period when Cody Oliver scored a goal that Gill said was "truly a thing of beauty." The (4-A) Cavaliers put two more by Shane Hopkins Last week the undefeated ACHS women's tennis team faced back-to-back Wilkes County teams, beginning on Wednesday with former con­ ference opponent West Wil­ kes. The Huskies dominated every match, and came away with a 9-0 shutout (they de­ feated the Blackhawks in 116 out of 128 games played, in­ cluding exhibition matches). Freshman Ivey Tant got her first start at the number one seed and shutout Jessica Sheppard 6-0, 6-0. Amy Curcio beat Genavee Brown 6-1, 6-0 at the number two spot; third seed Alex Eller shutout Heather Church 6-0, 6-0; Ra­ chel Curcio won over Kyndra Harless 6-0, 6-1 in the fourth match-up; fifth seeded Roxanne Thomas held Whitney Blair scoreless with a 6-0, 6Photo by Shane Hopkins 0 shutout, and Cyndi Lawler Goal keeper, Michael Graybeal, dives for one of his 36+ saves defeated Brittany Blankenlast week. He has delivered three shutouts in Ashe County's ship 6-2,6-3 in the number six 5-1 season start. pairing. In doubles, Ivey Tant and Lorna Vega outscored 'They played us tough for points on the board before the first half, then we broke the halftime break to take a Sheppard and Brown 8-2, while Amy Curcio and Alex through." commanding 4-1 lead, and Cody Oliver and Richie although Ashe would never Eller shutout the Church/ Absher each scored two goals, recover from the deficit, they Blair duo 8-0. In exhibition and theother three were kicked made sure that the Cavs didn't singles, Brittany Brown de­ in by Juan Jose Resendiz, add any points in the final 40 feated Rebecah Williams 8-1, Lorenzo Sanchez and Saul minutes (Michael Graybeal Ashley Blevins shutout Ash­ Carrias. Michael Graybeal had 20 saves). Gill commented, ley Cannon 6-0, and Anna had 16 saves on the game. "They were by far the best team Martin shutout Amber Huff­ On Thursday the varsity we've seen all year; they were man 6-0, and then won over and JV squads hosted East very fast. The good thing is it Kayla Johnson 3-2. In exhibi­ tion doubles, Ashley Blevins Burke High School, and the was a non-conference game." and Brittany Brown shutout JVs "played an outstanding The soccer teams begin game against a very strong their conference schedule this Anna Dyer and Brittany McGlamery 5-0. team," said Coach Gill. The week, and they'll be at home On Thursday they hosted Huskies were down 1-0 until Wednesday night to host Surry Juan Rodriguez scored on a Central. Junior Varsity action the Mountain Valley Confer­ ence Champions from Wil­ free kick from about 30 yards begins at 5:15 p.m. kes Central, and the Huskies out. They had numerous close came very close to upsetting their unbeaten rivals. After Lorna Vega was defeated by two-time state champ Em­ ily Mathis, three of the other five singles matches ended in third-set tiebreakers; but when the courts had cleared Ashe County was already down 4-2 going into doubles competition. Being down by two meant that they would have to win all three doubles matches to eek out a 5-4 victory, and at one point they were all ahead in their pro-sets, but the Ea­ gles were able to hold off the Huskies' rally and took two more wins to make it a final Photo by Shane Hopkins score of 3-6—the first loss of Juan Rodriguez scored the only goal in the JV's game the season for Ashe County. against East Burke; his thirty-yard free kick tied the Coach Vickie Herman com­ game at 1-1 and saved the team from what would have mented, "Wilkes Central has been their first lost of the season. Football Scoreboard Gardner-Webb Belhaven 54 7 Emory & Henry Ferrum 13 29 14 28 Lenoir-Rhyne NC Central 28 8 36 ACC Duke Virginia Tech Mountain Valley Wilkes Central 6 Watauga 29 North Surry Salisbury College Appalachian Kansas 21 0 45 another solid team this year made up of all seniors com­ bined with veteran players. The difference in the match was that experience and win­ ning tradition, especially down the stretch with the three tiebreakers. We won one of them but Wilkes Cen­ tral won two of them. "I was pleased with our ef­ fort and shot selections. Ev­ eryone on the team is to be commended." Individual scores were as follows: (#1) Lorna Vega lost to Emily Mathis 1-6, 0-6; (#2) Ivey Tant was defeated by . set tiebreaker 6-2, 4-6, 3-7. In doubles, Vega/Tant were defeated by Mathis/Caudill 2-8, A.Curcio/Eller beat Rol­ lins/Brown 8-5, and R.Curcio/ Thomas fell to Olson/John­ son 7-9. In exhibition, Cyndi Lawler lost to Kaitlyn Isom 3-6, but defeated Brandy Tevepaugh 6-3; Brittany Brown won over Cara Parker 6-4; Ashley Blevins and Anna Martin fell to Mandy Tetzlaif and Lauren Nixon 5-7. In comparison to the Hus­ kies' blowout over West Wil­ kes (116 games to 12), the Eagles didn't have an easy _ Photo by Shane Hopki Freshman 'veyJant had her first start at the number o seed against West Wilkes last week and she shut out t Hawks top player, Jessica Shepherd, 6-0, 6-0. Laura Rollins in a third-set tiebreaker 6-1, 3-6, 5-7; (#3) M n e Sfi e !• ,1 : <5«rii, n EU, a PSarah Brown 2. 6, 3-6; (#6) Rachel Curcio defeated Alece Olson in a thirdset tiebreaker 1-6, 6-4, 7-5; (#6) Roxanne Thomas lost to Sarah Johnson in a third- North Carolina 21 (17)Georgia Tech 27 Wake Forest Nebraska 31 Maryland C'lemson (11 )Forida State The Citadel 3 24 28 66 time at Ashe County 0 Central won 115 gan 961' This competitive c W»1 be revisited at leas more this season in 0 but tonight the Huskii travel to Surry Centra match with the Greyh at 4 30 p m (19)Boston Coll. 44 Army y NFL/NFC South Carolina 20 New Orleans 23 lanipa Bay Minnesota 24 13 �TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 SPORTS Member Youth league football golf tourney results The Member-Member Tournament was held over Labor Day Weekend at Moun­ tain Aire Golf Club. The team of Chad Scott and Eric Greer won the Champion­ ship Flight-Blue Tee division with a two day total of two under par 142. This flight was played with no handicap; the rest of the flights were played with 80 percent handicaps. The format was low ball of the two players on each hole. The first round was played on ei­ ther Saturday or Sunday and the second round on Monday when the hole locations were in their traditional difficult lo­ cations. Complete results are as follows: Championship Flight (Blue Tees) winner—Chad Scott/Eric Greer, 69-73-142; second—Greg Ashley/Shane Simmons, 70-74-144. Chamionship flight (white tees) win­ ner—Larry Neaves/Ken Mauer, 69-73-142 (0 handicap); second (tie)—Jim Judson/ Merle Robinson, 70-77-147 (4 hc/143 net); second (tie)—Jeff Davis/Donn Scutt, 73-75-148 (5 hc/143 net). First flight winner—Tony Goodman/Da­ vid Osborne, 75-74-149 (1 hc/150 net); second (tie) Pete Bare/John Bowers, 74-79-153 (1 hc/152 net); second (tie)— Ricky Brown/Trent Brown, 75-80-155 (3 hc/152 net). Sec­ ond flight winner—Mikeal Blevins/Kent Barker, 75-78153 (3 hc/150 net); second— Randy Jones/Aaron Jones, 74-78-152 (0 he); third (tie)— Nathan Brown/Kenny Greene, 75-81-156 (2 hc/154 net); third (tie)—Dale Brooks/Doug Sim­ mons, 77-80-157 (3 hc/154 net). Third flight winner—Michael Krusiewig/Stan Parker, 8384-167 (7 hc/160 net); second (tie)—Gary Blevins/Steve Viers, 85-80-165 (4 he, 161 net); second (tie)—Harry Beard/Joe Culbreth, 83-85-168 (7 hc/161 net). Fourth flight winner— Allen Graham/Glen Arndt, 84-85-169 (6hc/163 net); sec­ ond—Ernie Rosenquist/Brent Drum, 80-89-169 (0 he). Volleyball league info Photo courtesy of Teresa Laws Mountain View Broncos give the undefeated Yellow Jack­ ets a challenge Saturday in Wilkes County but fell short as time ran out. The final score was Yellow Jackets 24, Broncos 14. Ashe County Parks and Recreation will be offering a Fall Co-Ed Volleyball league. Teams must have at least 6 players and participants must be at least 16 years old. The League fee will be $250 dollars. Registration has al­ ready begun and will end on October 3rd. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday. To get a registra­ tion form, please contact Aar­ on at Ashe County Parks and Recreation 982- 6185. APPALACHIAN FOOTBAL Patrick Carazo (white jersey) was incorrectly identified in last Tuesday's edition. He is shown scoring a goal. *Hardee's of j< of Jefferson Country ATHLETE presents the CEdiicatwimDay ember 17th - Kidd Brewer St ASU vs. Coastal Carolina Ashton Little is the Hardee's Athlete of the Week. She placed 6th out of 135 runners with an impressive time of and their families For High Country with us for the 3:30 PM Come cheer the Mountauicer- rin to intry school employees, kickoff on Saturday. Sejfji-^fh at Ki (ate for the game. High students and their famihck may purch^ be start of the game. To Country County TcachpVoi the Year • nth payment to the ASU receive your discounted tickets, simply Ticket Office. Holmes Convocation Center. 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Mm (ton I to"*!*"* ***" -» * *— -°""'**** £>E9to Ctpcmrfty W �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 JEFIERSQN POST E NTERTAINMENT Little Theatre's 'The Foreigner' debuts Sept. 23 Just as the King and the Duke united to practice the fine art of deception and mistaken identity in Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, Charlie and Froggy, with a little help from the fishing lodge folk, unite in "The For­ eigner" to set the stage for laugh upon laugh. You won't want to miss the fun, and it's not too late to reserve great seats for "The Foreigner," Ashe County Lit­ tle Theatre's fall production. "The Foreigner" is directed by Mike Yelton and is pro­ duced by Grady Lonon. This situation comedy is coming to the Ashe Civic Center's stage September 23, 24 and 25. Tickets are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center. ASHE COUNTY LITTLE THEATRE (played by Little Theatre veteran Robbie Franklin). Charlie is overcome with fear at the thought of conversing with strangers; to alleviate Charlie's fears, Froggy tells everyone at the lodge that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Through this de­ ception Charlie hears more than he should, thus fueling the hilarity of the play and setting up the wildly funny climax. Through the course of the action you'll meet Betty Meeks (Nancy Carter), a widow who owns the fish­ ing lodge. Along with Char­ lie, you'll learn the secrets of the sinister Reverend David Marshall Lee (Ken Mullen) and his fiancee Catherine (Jill Gambill). Owen Musser 1 The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by "Froggy" LeSueur (played by Bill Baker) a British de­ molitions expert who occa­ sionally runs training ses- sions at a nearby army base, This time he has brought a J friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie (Waymon Graham), a mean suspicious property inspec­ tor and the misunderstood Ellard Simms (Thor Tobiassen) round out the cast.You'll have to be there to see if the "bad guys" are discovered in their plots and if the "g00cl guys" emerge triumphant. Shows will run Septem­ ber 23 and 24 with curtain at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on September 25 with curtain at 2:00 p. m Reserved seating for "The Foreigner" is available in ad­ vance from the Ashe County Arts Council. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students; they are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center either in person, or by phone at 336.846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. 'Festival of Native Peoples' to highlight Cherokee culture CHEROKEE, NC—The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will host a colorful and dramatic Festival of Na­ tive Peoples Friday, Septem­ ber 23, and Saturday, Sep­ tember 24, 2005 in Cherokee. The event will take place from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Satur­ day at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Highway 441 North in Cherokee. On Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the tribes will visit area schools to share Native American culture with local students. The festival will bring to­ gether representatives from various Indian tribes across the United States for two days of dancing, singing, dramatic performances in traditional attire, storytelling, art exhi­ bitions and music produced by authentic handmade in­ struments. The event also will feature a celebration of Native American cuisine and artists selling a wide range of arts and crafts. The festival is the first event of its kind, not only in North Carolina, but in the Southeastern United States. Organizers see it as a time of sharing among various tribes and an opportunity to educate visitors about the history and traditions of the C herokee people and other tribes. "The festival will help us bring our cultures togeth­ er and celebrate today's Na­ tive American tribes," says George Lambert, Marketing and Public Relations Man­ ager for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. "Each tribe has a rich cultural tra­ dition, and we want to pre­ and Northern Plains dances. The musical accompaniment will include enchanting flute music. World-renowned flute player Fernando Cellicion and the Traditional Zuni Dancers will journey to the festival from New Mexico. Cellicion and his group will perform the White Buffalo Dance, the Harvest Dance, the Pottery Dance and other ancient ceremonies. North Carolina's own Cherokee Warrior Dancers serve these and highlight their drama, beauty and his­ torical significance." Groups performing at the festival will include the Yel­ low Bird Indian Dancers of the Apache Tribe in Arizona. The group includes a fourtime world champion tenhoop dancer and the 2003 world champion youth hoop dancer. The dancers will present a full repertoire of authentic Apache dances, such as the Apache Rainbow Dance, as well as Southwest will present their Ceremoni­ al Dance, which is known to have been performed in 1600, and other dramatic ceremo­ nial offerings. Other festival participants will include the Seneca, Tewa and Alaskan Alutiiq tribes. Additional information about The Festival of Na­ tive Peoples, including event schedules and ticket prices, is available at www.cherokeenc.com or from the Cherokee Welcome Center at 800-4381601. 'The Songs of Robert' opens at Appalachian BOONE-Appalachian State University's Depart­ ment of Theatre and Dance and Jynormous Theatre Com­ pany will present "The Songs of Robert," a verse play with live music on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25, at 8 p.m. in the I.G. Greer Studio The­ atre. Written by playwright and Assistant Professor of Eng­ lish John Crutchfield, the coproduction is set in Western North Carolina. This new, fulllength version tells the story of "Robert," a high school boy in love for the first time. At times poignant and hilarious, realistic and expressionistic, the play features original po­ etry, songs, dance and a dozen characters all performed by John Crutchfield and Julia Horn. According to The Asheville Citizen Times, the play evokes "images ranging from Willie Nelson to James Joyce." The show is appropriate for all audiences. General admission tickets for either night are $5. Tick­ ets can be purchased at the Valborg Theatre Box office weekdays from 2-5 p.m., or at the door. Seating is limited and reservations are suggest­ ed. For reservations and more information, call the Valborg Theatre Box Office at 2623063. LOCK-IN GREAT RATES AND SAVE OVER $500 DIGITAL. TWO STAR PAK WITH HBO* AND STARZ* MEDIACOM ONLINE*" HIGH SPEED INTERNET $ + SOQ95 AMorthfcA**- • r A M00M Ft* A YM»* Photo courtesy of N.C. Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development Native craftspeople, such as this Cherokee basketweaver, will be featured at the festival. There's never been a better time to connect to Mediacom. Call now and lock-in special pricing when you get both our Digital Two Star Pak with HBO® and Starz* plus Mediacom Online"'1. You'll get great rates on 2 of our most popular services for the next 12 months! W W I I I I V V I I V W » C I I VIW Uldlllieis Willi Digital Cable and HBO®& Starz® • • • • • • It'8 the total package! 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Trane is a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions. Its offerings include energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, service and parts support, advanced building controls and financing solutions. Each Trane system is designed to meet the specific needs of customers who want heating, cooling, dehumidifying and air cleaning systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. In 2004, Trane contributed about $5.3 billion to American Standard's total sales of $9,509 billion. For more information, visit the Trane Web site at www.trane. com. Local student visits Chambridge, England Asheville - Alyssa Ray, daughter of Robert and Christine Ray of West Jefferson and a 2003 graduate of Ashe County High School, recently spent a month visiting Cambridge, England with UNC Asheville's North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. Ray, a UNC Asheville junior, and nine other Teaching Fellows traveled to Lucy Cavendish College in Cambridge, England to study the cultural and intellectual history of western civilization with an emphasis on Britain's role in the world community. The Cambridge Experience took students to Lucy Cavendish College for three weeks of study and cultural exchange, followed by a week of independent travel. Participants received UNC Asheville credit hours in arts and humanities through classes that were tailored to the history and unique cultural resources of Cambridge. Using the museums, theatres, architecture, concerts and historic sites as a classroom, the students studied the cultural and intellectual history of Western civilization with an emphasis on Britain's role in the world community. "The Cambridge trip is a great way to actually experience the humanities and the art we talk about in our classes," said Brian Butler, Cambridge Program Director and UNC Asheville associate professor of philosophy. "Modernism, the topic of one of our humanities courses, is best understood against the backdrop of an institution that precedes it, such as Cambridge University." In addition to courses in arts andhumanities,taught by Butler and Katie Peters, director of UNC Asheville's Honors Program, students compared British and American educational systems through visits to local schools and talks with British teachers and headmasters. After three weeks of formal classroom study and travel, students continued their travels independently. Some students remained in Great Britain to explore Scotland, Ireland and Wales, while others crossed the channel to visit Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. The Cambridge Experience is only one of the opportunities for travel offered to UNC Asheville Teaching Fellows. Multicultural opportunities are offered through annual trips to national and international cities. Each January, UNC Asheville's Teaching Fellows also visit and tour American schools. Former visits have included New JYork, New Orleans, Savannah, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is designed to attract high school seniors into the teaching field. Each year the program awards 500 North Carolina high school seniors a $26,000 scholarship for four years of undergraduate study. In return, students must teach four years in a North Carolina public school. UNC Asheville is one of the 14 public and private North Carolina colleges and universities approved to participate in the Teaching Fellows Program. For more information about UNC Asheville's Teaching Fellows Program, call Brenda Hopper, Teaching Fellows program director, at 828-251-6901. The University of North Carolina at Asheville, a four-year public liberal arts university located in the mountains of western North Carolina, has earned national reputation for its programs in the humanities, undergraduate research and environmental studies. UNC Asheville ranks fifth in the nation among public liberal arts colleges in the newest U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges". For more information about UNC Asheville, call the Admissions office at 800-531-9842. Ellis awarded scholarship Casey Ellis, 2005 graduate of Ashe County High School, recently received $1,000 scholarship from the North State Football Officials Asso­ ciation. He was one of six chosen from a large number of quali­ fied applicants. The scholar­ ship credentials were based on academic, athletic and community service achieve­ ments. Dale Galloway, head coach of the Ashe County High School Varsity Football team, nominated Casey for this scholarship. Casey is attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and plans to study athletic training and nutrition. He is the son of Mitch and Pam Ellis of West Jefferson. If you love the Bible, you may be furious to know where it came fromI To find out, all you have to do is come to a series of classes being presented at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Jefferson (next to the post office) each Thursday evening at 5:45 beginning on Thursday, September 15. Basically you would learn how the early Christians looked upon the Bible. Obviously, there is no cost or obligation. If you have any questions or want further information, just call the Church at 246-9151. If you do decide to come, you may just find out that "the truth will make you free!" (John 8:32) CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF TECJINOL "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! Dr. Phyllis Crain far left, is joined with Crossnore School trustees, Ray Edwards, Nancy Shannon Drew, Carol B. Wiggs and Betty Boyd as they proudly hold up the certificate of licensure for Adoption Placement. Real children need real families The Crossnore School is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new Adoption Placement Program. Effective August 5, 2005, The Crossnore School received expanded licensure from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to become a child-placing agency for adoptions. The Adoption Placement Program will enable The CrossnoreSchooltobroaden its 92-year tradition of service to children in need. Dr. Phyllis Crain, Executive Director of The Crossnore School, said, "Older children and sibling groups too often spend years in the foster care system while potential families desperate to adopt call Crossnore every day. Now we can partner with the children's legal custodians, often Departments of Social Services, to help bring them together." The Crossnore School is the first and only agency of its kind in western North Carolina to design a program specifically to address the needs both of children whose parental rights have been terminated and potentially adoptive families. The program's mission is to team with local Departments of Social Services to make the adoption process more efficient, effective and ultimately successful. "Afler all," Crain added,"No one knows these children better than Crossnore staff." The Adoption Placement Program will revolutionize accepted ideas about adoption. Instead of waiting for families to come to these children, The Crossnore School will actively recruit, select and train families who want these children. Crain said, "In my opinion, too much emphasis has been placed on finding temporary families for children in our state and nation through the traditional foster family programs. We want to step forward and provide leadership in the state to connect real children to whose heart's desire is for a real family." The license comes at a time of great growth and progress at Crossnore. Seeing a need and finding a way to meet it is, in the words of The Crossnore School's founder, Mary Martin Sloop, "The Crossnore Way." In fact, the original Sloop Hospital, built by the Sloops in 1928, is currently being renovated. It will be renamed the Edwin Guy Guesthouse, and among its many purposes, will eventually house administrative offices for the Adoption Placement Program as well as guestrooms for potentially adoptive families engaged in the adoption process. For more information about Crossnore's new Adoption Placement Program, the Edwin Guy Guesthouse or other programs at The Crossnore School, call 828-733-4305 and ask for Leigh Kadans or Jeffrey Lee. Jerome Watson. MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hugh C ah m hta Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center .u Km j .1 Our Region's CHOICE for REHABILITATION ...close to home! "We have a very comprehensive team-based inpatient and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, occupational therapy speech therapy,and rehab nur«ang, All the therapists are board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients. We focus on recovery from life-altenng incidents and teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of daily functions. It takes time and patience." "1 think we have the best staff in the area. They're caring, loving and dedicated to their patients And we have all the technology wc could possibly need - ultrasound, lab. paraffin baths, access to aquathcrapy and imaging with MR1 and CT scans, for example" It's your choice! TeII your doctor or case manager its your choke to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. For more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (336) 527-7070. Lcam why Hugh Chatham is our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including: • Cancer • Imaging • Primary Care •Surgery (336) 527-7070 • Emergency • OB/GYN • Retirement Living Q Hugh I Chatham I Memorial Hospital Our Region's CHOICE jar TECHNOLOGY & CARE 700 Johnson Ridge Road • Elkin. 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Submit state applications for one, 336-977-9459 www.jeffersonpost.com 2 Bedroom application and two and three bedroom 2000 Fraser Firs, Apartment for rent in college transcript(s) apartments. Rental 6-8 ft, 310-Musical West Jefferson area. 30-Special to: Ashe County assistance is given #1's, few #2's, nice Central heat/air hook, Employment Security Notices based on availability u M [•icoi : trees, will cut and bale. B -j m j w/d hookup. Lg porch Commission, 626 Ashe and qualifications. All or Some. We lease Pianos. on back. Call 877-4184 Central School Rd., If you have left Apply Monday-Friday, (336) 384-4327 New & Used Grands. or 877-7576 Unit 5, Jefferson NC pictures with us 9:00am - 5:00pm at We buy, sell, tune, 28640. Criminal PLEASE remember to 246 Lawson Lane, FOR SALE move, refinish & 2 bedroom 1 bath records check and precome in and pick Jefferson, NC or call Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field rebuild pianos. Apartment West employment drug them up. for an appointment at 750 plus, $12,000 Acme - Piano Man Jefferson Area. testing is required. 846-7874 or 846-7377. OBO. 336-384-4757 800-745-3950 Washer/Dryer, EOE/AAE THANKYOU dishwasher, ref., stove, Jefferson Post 250-Furniture 330-Pets ht. pump. Credit ref. & J. Y. MONK lease agreement PUBLISHER S NOTICE: I REAL ESTATE For Sale: AKC Golden All real estate advertising required. Good location in this newspaper is sub­ SCHOOL Loveseat, Coffee Retriever Puppies, EQUAL HOUS4NQ for office space. ject to the Fair Housing Act OPPORTUNITY table, end table, Get your license $200. First shots. Call 877-4335 or 982-2408 which makes It illegal to Make an offer 982-8741 advertise any preferences. Fast. Westview Terrace Limitation or discrimination Call 982-2831 2 Bedroom trailer and Boone & Charlotte Apartments-on 4th St. based on race, color, For more Details. Did you know that if Apartment for rent. religion, sex. handicap, Courses. Free in West Jefferson. One financial status or national you are giving away West Jefferson and two BR apts Brochure & origin includes children un 260-Garage/Yard an animal or item , Call 336-246-6737 der the age ol 16 living with available. Rents are Schedule. you can list it for tree 8am - 4pm Sales parents or legal custodians, based on Income. in the Classifieds. pregnant women A people 1-800-849-0932 Apartments are securing custody of chil­ 2 BR between the Call 846-7164 for 21st Annual carpeted, central heatdren under 18. This news Jeffersons. Plain and more information PT RN MTAFall Bazaar paper Mill not knowingly air, w/d connections simple, but clean and Flexlble 12 hrs. Wk. Sept.16 7:30-7 accept any advertising for and energy efficient. Puppies to Give Away legal estate which Is in safe. Play area for Immediate OpeningsSept. 17 7:30-1 Applicants must apply violation of the law. Our Part Beagle, Mostly children. Small pets Competitive Pay! readers are here by in person at the site Mutt. Very, Very Cute! considered on individu­ Informed that all dwellings Safe correctional Silent Auction Sat. un­ office, Apt. 6-A. Office advertised in this newspa­ 982-6198 al basis. $380/mo. medical unit in Ashe til 11am. Furniture, per are available on equal hours are Mon-Thurs. Midtown Apartments, Co. NC. We are look­ clothing, crafts, opportunity basis. To com­ 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and 135 Badger St. Good plain of discrimination call ing for medical unit in baked goods. 340-Sporting Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. HUD toll-free at references required. Ashe. Co. NC. We are Come for a Meal! Call (336) 246-4757. 1-800-669-9777. Goods & 336-846-6500 or looking for medical Down Home Cooking The toll-telephone number Rental Assistance is Equipment for the hearing impaired is 336-384-1336 professionals who are Breakfast/Lunch/& assigned based on 1-800-927-9275. leave message. experienced, organized Dinner. availability and need. FOR SALE & dependable. Must Wheelchair accessible 2 Story Brick Over­ 40-Lost & Found have clear background. LOCATION units. Section 8 Gary Fisher Tassajara looking New River. For interview/job info: Boone United welcomed. Equal Men's 21 Gear 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Have you found an Methodist Church call 888-231-2888 ext. Housing Opportunity. Mountain bike. Extra Range Furnished. NO animal or item? Have 471 New Market 3 or fax 423-553-5645 small frame perfect for Inside Pets. you lost a favorite pet Attn: Lisa Blvd, Boone, NC 500-Mobile 10-15 years old. 2.1 1 Yr. Lease Req. or item? Advertise it in Primal Raptor tires, Homes for Sale $800/month. the Jefferson Post for RN Administrator Gripshift Gripper and KITS $800 $21/hr. + Bonus. FREE. Ad will run 1620 SO FT. HOME: DT stainless steel Are available at the Security Deposit for 2 weeks. 12 hours a Horton Quality spokes. Navy blue Jefferson Post for Required. Call 846-7164 week/flexible schedule. Construction Featuring frame w/yellow text. purchase. Each kit 384-3913 Safe correctional 2x4 16" on center Comes with includes: 6 Signs medical unit in Ashe 100-General interior walls!! Oak Applications are now speedometer and bike 60 Price Stickers Co. Must be organized, Services being accepted for cabinets, dishwasher, 1 rack. Great bike...just 6 Directional Arrows dependable & have a piece fiberglass tubs! Housing for Marking Pen outgrew it! Valued at clear background. Will PIANO SERVICE 2006 Model!! Pick your Senior Citizens over $400...selling for Inventory & Tip Sheet. do clinical and own colors. $46,900.00 at Spruce Hills $300. Call Deb- day­ For only $5.95 each Call for free estimates. administrative Horton Homes of Apartments in time 336-846-7164 or functions. For Larry Carmichael YARD SALES Wilkesboro West Jefferson, NC nighttime 336-384interview/job info, call Advertise your yard 336-973-7488 "One bedroom, 4352. 336-372-4247 Katie at corporate sale in this space. unfurnished energy office 888-231-2888 2002 Oakwood efficient apartments ext. 3 or fax resume to 350-Wanted to Mobile Home 140-Help Wanted 1 time $9.50 •Handicapped 423-553-5645 Excellent Condition Buy Or Swap 2 times — $15.00 accessible For sale or take over Clean-up Laborer "Rent based on Temp. payments. Buying Property Copy along with applicants income Service/Installer Will be cleaning up Call 982-7301. For Sale by Owner payment have to be Section 8 assistance storm damage from Leave Message For more information CDL with Hazmat in our office by available hurricanes. Must be Call 336-384-4228 these deadlines: required. Full-Time, ARE YOU LOOKING unemployed for 15 of FOR A GOOD the past 26 weeks and GRUBB Tues. paper No later DEAL? Pay negotiable. actively seeking LOGGING Check out the ads then -Frl. 9 am employment. 336-246-6569 in the Classified Frl. paper - No later For more information. Wants to buy large Apply at JobLink with section. then -Wed. 9 am Call 336-246-9163 or small tracts of Truck Delivery Generic Application. TDD# 1-800-735-2962 No Credit, Limited timber. ALSO: Two inch space for Credit or Bad Credit. DEMONSTRATORS Land with or Little Classifieds... the above costs. Driver Financing available for NEEDED without timber. BIG all for as little as $500 NCiM has immediate Call: Jim Grubb Down. Call Lisa @ need for people to work 290-Horses & RESULTS! CDL with Hazmat 336-877-2330 (336) 667-3220 weekends in local Livestock grocery stores sampling products to 5 yr. old Belgian / required. Full-Time, customers. Call Tennessee Walker (800) 747-9582. Cross. Gelding. 16.1 pay negotiable. Ext. 175 or visit hands. Green Broke to www.ncim.com and ride and harness. click on Demonstrators Call 336-982-3994 336-246-6569 needed. leave message. K Margate Health and Rehab Center MARGATE HEALTH AMD REHAB CEMTER of Jefferson Is Interested in employing Certified nursing Assistants who have a love for the elderly population. We offer excellent health benefits, paid time off, flexible hours, educational incentives and lots of wonderful residents and employees who will welcome you with open arms. Come join usl Margate Health and Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, MC 28640 336-246-558 I of Jefferson is seeking motivated health care professionals (RN/LPN) to provide care to residents in our facility. If you are interested in weekend flexible schedules (with incentives), come talk with us! We have a welcoming, caring team of employees with longevity who are willing to share their philosophy and values with you. Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Extra Nice Home with Land .Set up in Rock Creek Area! No Money Down with Payments less than Renting! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 FALL SPECIAL: Just Arrived!!!! Over 1600 Sq Ft!!!!! 2006 Model Lots of Options!! Great Floorplan!! 3 Bedroom with separate den!! Quality construction through out!! Delivered and setup $47,900....Limited quantity at this price!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 FHA LOANS: OWN YOUR OWN HOME AND LAND WITH NO MONEY DOWN!! WE HAVE PROPERTY IN MOST AREAS..WE CAN SELL JUST THE LAND OR A PACKAGE IF NEEDED: CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 LAND HOME PACKAGES!! READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-927-2788 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience In Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving In Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area. Call George 336-973-2335 505-Modular Homes for Sale SINGLEWIDE SPECIAL: 99.00 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT. 14X72 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH...DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage 106+ acres. Gap Creek area on paved road. Approx. 1,6m board feet of lumber, ready to harvest. $20,000 per acre includes mine & mineral rights. 301-424-8809 1195-Legals 530-Lots & Acreage Blue Ridge Subdivision- Private lot, Cul-de-sac with views, level build. $8,000. Hwy 163/ to subdivision/ to Dogwood Drive/ Look for sign. Top Of The Falls Realty 1-800-232-7172 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson. NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $270,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 In Jefferson, Very attractive 1.07 acre. Walking dis­ tance to restaurants, stores, hospital, Gov't. buildings. $55,000. Owner 336-982-2100 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. OFFICE or RETAIL SPACE Hwy 16 location near Jefferson Landing 750+ sq. ft. Option for extra space easy access parking $475.00 monthly lease call 877-3535 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards. Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the Ashe County Board of Education in the con­ ference room of the Ashe County Board of Education Central Of­ fice, 320 South Street. Jefferson, NC, up to 2:00 p.m. for Separate Prime Bids and up to 3:00 p.m. for Single Prime Bids, September 29, 2005. and immedi­ ately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment required for the construction of four (4) new classrooms at Blue Ridge Elementary School, 5778 NC Hwy 88 W, Warrensville, NC 28693. Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained from: Greene Architecture 131-2 Morris Street P.O. Box 711 (mailing address) Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Phone: (828) 295-9192 Fax: (828)295-9193 during normal office hours beginning Mon­ day, September 12, 2005. The plan deposit is $200.00 per set and is fully refundable. The Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. Signed: Donnie John­ son, Superintendent Ashe County Board of Education 320 South Street Jefferson, NC 28640 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-E-220 ADMINISTRATOR'S EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mildred Angelyn Glisson, deceased of Ashe County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Mil­ dred Angelyn Glisson TO PRESENT them to the undersigned on 2005 or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of September, 2005. Rex La Felle Ruff, Jr. Executor Robert B. Angle, Jr. PA Attorney at Law 910 W. King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0016 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY R.D TREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 05-SP-33 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF BLANCHE MILLER LANDRETH, INCOMPETENT NOTICE OF SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of an Order ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION? One Month (8 runs) for Only $ 25°° U|> to 25 words. Price ineludes photo. All ads mast ftp prepaid. Mail ads iv/paymciit to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28004 I maii: flassified@jeffersoiipost.com Or come by our office located at 208 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We a crop t Visa or Maslrrrtir^ l ; or more information call Sandra at 880-840-7104. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2005 PAGE 11 Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Ashe County on April 27, 2005 in the abovecaptioned special proceeding, the under­ signed Guardian of the Estate and Commis­ sioner will, on the 19th day of September, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Courthouse in Jeffer­ son, North Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, pursuant to the judicial sales proce­ dures contained in Article 29A, §1-339.1, et. seq. of the North Carolina General Stat­ utes, the following described lands lying and being in Obids Township of Ashe County, North Carolina: August, 2005. undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe Coun­ ty, North Carolina at 2:00 pm on September 26, 2005 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Old Field, in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: of five BY: Attorney at Law distance of 79.19 Feet. al checks) (2) North 08 deg. 47 ' percent (5%) of the The Law Firm of 51" West for a distance purchase price, or sev­ Hutchens. Senter & of 66.90 Feet. (3) en hundred fifty dollars Button. RA. Along a curve to the ($750.00). whichever is Attorneys for Substitute right having a radius of greater, will be required Trustee Services, Inc. 139.59 feet and an arc at the time of the sale. The Law Firm of length of 136.74 Feet, Hutchens, Senter & being subtended by a This 30th day of Button, P.A. chord of North 23 deg. August. 2005. P.O.Box 1028 54' 59" East for a 4317 Ramsey Street distance of 131.34 SUBSTITUTE TRUST­ Fayetteville, North Car­ Feet. (4) North 55 EE SERVICES. INC. olina 28311 deg. 36' 05" East, for a SUBSTITUTE TRUST­ httpiy/www.fc-salei.com distance of 49.42 Feet, EE (5) North 59 deg. 41' Case No: 141.102047 14" East for a distance of 97.25 Feet to the point of beginning, con­ taining 1.615 acres. In­ A R T . clusive of the existing Right of Way of NCSR #1248. According to a A S K F O R survey by Billy W. Barr, RLS, L-3174, Dated 1M O R E . 30-92, Job No. 920108. Together with improve­ ments located thereon; «ws ——said property being located at 109 Baldwin For more information about the Road. West Jefferson. importance of arts education, pleaae contact North Carolina. BEGINNING on a spike in the center of NCSR 1165, common corner of Lillian S. Davis and the H.H. Burgess Es­ tate, and runs thence with the line between Lillian S. Davis and the said Burgess Estate S 51-59 W 58.9 feet to a point in the center o creek; thence .down and with said creek, the follow­ ing new lines: N 34-19 W 160.52 feet to a point, N 17-06 W 7607 feet to a point, and N 30-13 W 199-86 feet to a point; thence, leaving said creek, N 62-45 E172.50 feet to a spike in the center of NCSR 1165; thence with the center of road, as follows: S 26-39 E 99.22 feet to a point, S 00-42 E160.37 feet to a point S 8-59 E 105.35 feet to a point, and S 32-52 E 80.45 feet to the BEGINNING; con­ taining 1.112 acres. It is a portion of the land which was con­ veyed by Jesse Baker, et ux at Book K-4, page 141. This land is subject to a deed of trust in favor of First Charter Bank located in the Ashe County Registry at Book 259, page 576. Deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the purchase price or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater, shall be required on the day of sale. This the 23rd day of Charlotte Gail Blake. Guardian of the Estate and Commissioner PO Box 1609. 590 S. Main Street. Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-2544 N.C. State. Bar No. 15482 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ex­ ecutor of the estate of Lester John Parker deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to ex­ hibit them to the un­ dersigned at P. O. Box 1042, West Jef­ ferson, NC 28694 on or before the 14th day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 8th day of September, 2005. Lester Parker, Jr. Executor for the estate of Lester John Parker PUBLICATION DATES September 13, 2005 September 20. 2005 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry Lee Jones and wife, Tammy R.Jones to Premier Title & Es­ crow Co., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of May, 2003, and record­ ed in Book 00298, Page 1823, Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, default hav­ ing been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Sub­ stitute Trustee Serv­ ices, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebt­ edness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the Being a Tract of land located in Old Fields Township, Ashe Coun­ ty, North Carolina, Bounded by the lands of, formerly of, or in possession, of on the East By William Camp­ bell, on the South by Wiley and Bryce Lewis and Randy Lyall, on the West and North by NCSR #1248 and be­ ing more particularly described as follows: Beginning on a point in the intersection of NCSR #1141 and NCSR #1248, said point having NC Grid coordinates of (Y=960628.89 and X= 1256905.90), said be­ ginning point also being the Northwest corner of the tract here­ in described, 1195-Legals 1195-Legals Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ Thence; running with fer and conveyance the said Campbell line "AS IS. WHERE IS." South 25 deg. 21' 04" Neither the Trustee nor East (crossing an exist­ the holder of the note ing 1/2" conduit pipe at secured by the deed of agree­ 28.47 feet) for a total trust/security Distance of 322.44 feet ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the to a new 1/2" rebar, officers, directors, at­ employees, Thence; leaving the torneys, said Campbell Line and agents or authorized continuing with a divi­ representative of either sion line of the Lewis the Trustee or the hold­ property South 71 deg. er of the note make 16 ' 07" West for a dis­ any representation or tance of 95.32 feet to warranty relating to the an existing 1/2" conduit title or any physical, pipe, said pipe being environmental, health the Northeast corner of or safety conditions the Randy Lyall proper­ existing in, on, at or relating to the property ty (DB 176, Pg 1104), being offered for sale, Thence; running with and any and all respon­ the said Lyall Line sibilities or liabilities South 84 deg. 39' 12" arising out of or in any West (crossing an ex­ way relating to any isting 1/2" conduit pipe such condition ex­ at 170.02 feet) for a to­ pressly are disclaimed. tal distance of 199.85 Also, this property is feet to a point in the being sold subject to all centerline of NCSR taxes, special assess­ ments, and prior liens #1248, or encumbrances of re­ Thence; running with cord and any recorded the centerline of said releases, road the following (5) calls: ( 1) North 12 A cash deposit or cash­ deg. 03' 39" West for a ier's check (no person- fe n V. 1 313*=' Want the latest local news, sports, community events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? 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This meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Wednesday, September 14 9 a.m.: Life Line Screening will be held at the Riverview Community Center. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Each screening requires ten minutes or less to complete. A complete vascular screening package costs $109. Sign­ up for a complete package and include the osteoporosis screening for $129. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877237-1287. Pre-registration is required. 3 p.m.: Randell Jones, author of "In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone", will appear at the Ashe County Public Library. This exciting program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 846-2041. Thursday, September 15 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Drinking Water Screening at Agricul­ tural Service Center Confer­ ence Room with cost being $10. Call 336-219-2650 for more information. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Blood Drive will be held at National Guard Armory in Jefferson. This event is sponsored by the American Red Cross. For appointments call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. Friday, September 16 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fall Bazaar will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, September 17 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 10 a.m.: Hike into the Past on Mt. Jefferson. Come along on a journey through time as we explore the Rhododendron Trail looking throught the eyes of an Appalachian settler. Experience your surroundings while learning about plant uses, homesteading and ways of life over 100 years ago. Please wear hiking shoes and meet at the picnic shelter. 1st Annual Fun Horse Show at Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve will include Western, English and Gaming. For more info visit www.blowingrockequestrian.com/4h/br4h/html. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Festival Latino, presented by High Country Amigos, at Ashe Family Central. There will be music, food, dancing, crafts, contests and more! Call 9823954 for further information. 2 p.m.: Mount Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering above at 4683 ft. above sea level? Have you ever wanted to know more about mountain mapping and topolines? Bring yourquestions and some sturdy shoes and set out on an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenous in sections. Meet at picnic shelter. 4 - 7 p.m.: Celebrate Community at the Center @ Fleetwood. 6 p.m.: Benefit singing for Nicholis Roark who was injured in an accident has been rescheduled. It will be held at Rock Creek Baptist Church with singers Friends of Grace, Rev and Mrs. Harlan Greer, Solid Rock, Three Top Gospel and others. Everyone is welcome to come and help out. Nick has no insurance. 7 p.m.: Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services with "Righteous Cry" as the guest singers. Speaker will be Rev. Sam Hawkins, services through Wednesday night. Rev. Keith Woodie and congregation invite you to attend. Sunday, September 18 10 a.m.: Mount Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering above at 4683 ft. above sea level? Have you ever wanted to know more about mountain mapping and topolines? Bringyourquestions and some sturdy shoes and set out on an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenous in sections. Meet at picnic shelter. 10:30 a.m.: Buffalo Baptist Church will have Homecoming services. Guest speaker will be Rev. Steve Viers. The RotenArnold family will present special music. A covered dish lunch will follow. Pastor Dean Watson and the congregation invite you to attend. 11 a.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have Homecoming services with Rev. David Blackburn speaking. Special music will be at 10 a.m. with Sacred Ground. Lunch will follow. All former members, pastors, and friends are invited. 2 p.m.: Annual Graybeal Reunion of the family of the late Samuel "Sam" and Matilda Oliver Graybeal at the Riverview Community Center. Come and enjoy food and family fun. Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have a spaghetti lunch after the worship service. Adult plates will be $6 and children's $4. All donations will be appreciated. Old Fields Baptist Church will have high attendance day. Everyone is encouraged to come and help with the effort. There will be a picnic lunch after the service. Rev. Jack Miller and congregation invite you to attend. 2 p.m.: Plants, Birds, Rocks and Things on Mt. Jefferson Meet the ranger for an afternoon hike to Luther Rock. As we make our way along the ridgeline, we will be exploring the natural relationships that exist within the mountain ecosystem and geology. Wear sturdy shoes as this hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is considered to be strenous. Meet at the picnic area. Tuesday, September 20 New River Behavioral HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet. The public is invited. Call 828-264-9007 for more information. 7 p.m.:Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the South Fork Church fellowship hall off Railroad Grade Road. A potluck supper will be followed by a brief business meeting and a presentation by Jeffrey Scott, of the National Committee for the New River, on the Todd South Fork Greenway and the Castle Ford Bridge project. Note that the Ruritan Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. in the same location, in case others want to attend. Wednesday, September 21 7 a.m.: Pet Drop off at Happy Tails Pet Supplies on the Backstreet for the Spay/ Neuter program sponsored by the Ashe County Humane Society. Pet must be picked up Thursday at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Thursday, September 22 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Friday, September 23 bept 7 p.m.: Summer night in the ».m.: Su mountains Come up to the first overlook, enjoy the sunset and watch the stars. Meet the park ranger for a relaxing evening on the mountain. We will discuss the natural and cultural history of Mt. Jefferson while we just enjoy a summer night in the mountains. Saturday, September 24 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Mountain Heritage Festival will be held on Main Street in Sparta. Old-fashioned street festival with juried crafts and food for sale, heritage demonstrations, live music, flatfoot contest and activities for the kids. No admission. For information call 800-372-5473 or spartanc.com. Studio Hop and Art on the Side will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Open house at over a dozen studios and an arts and crafts show and sale at the Ashe Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Sunday, September 25 2 • 4 p.m.: Rev. Bill Ballou Day will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. This a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife, Opal, for their many years of service. This will be a floating reception. All are invited to attend. 2 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. 3 - 5 p.m.: Music on the Mountain Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Participants will meet at the park picnic shelter. Tuesday, September 27 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. Saturday, October 8 Thursday, September 29 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet to look at the Blue Ridge Parkway as shared by Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, a NC historian who presents political, social and cultural issues and decisions and controversies central to the famed roadway. 7:30 p.m.: Chapter Six, an award winning men's a capella group will perform at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, October 1 Standing drop-in workday at the Center®Fleetwood. Monday, October 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "It Still Hurts: Abuse in the Golden Years" will be presented at Boone United Methodist Church. Topics covered will be grief, law enforcement, cultural dif­ ferences, exploitation and guardianship. Registration begins at 8:30. For more info or to register, call Debbie at 336-982-8851. Tuesday, October 4 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is avail­ able: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more infor­ mation and an application. Fall Revivals Calvary Freewill Baptist Church will have revival September 12-16 at 7:30 nightly. Rev. James Childress will be speaking. Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival September 17-21. Rev. Sam Hawkins will speak Sunday - Wednesday nights. Welcome Home will have 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center® Fleetwood Library continued on page 13 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! T H I S W E E K ' S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Race Syfvania 300 New Hampshire International Speedway 09-18-05 Race Winner 2nd Place 3rd Place Your Name Your Address. City Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson Contest is made possible Can 7 Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? PIT %'TOP FOR PRIZE* Ml LEI' 1. 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He /vill preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dn Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and sveryone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Sreater Fleetwood Preservation Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring an the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe County Democratic Party meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re-creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. 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Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Centeris open Thursday project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. for Middle School night from 4-10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Ashe County Public Library Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 is open Monday through p.m. The center is open to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. all teenagers in who attend 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 Ashe County Schools, attend p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. a home school or recognized - 4 p.m. For more information, education program. Call Travis call 846-2041, or visit www. Hash at 982-6282, 336-246arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. 8111 or visit ACYC online (Blue Ridge BROC at www.asheonline.com/ Opportunity Commission) education/youthcouncil.htm Clothing Store in Warrensville Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, how located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study. "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 Lowest-Priced Jewelry Showroom in the South 1 DAY ONLY Saturday, September 17th 9:30am - 6:00pm OFF ALL IN-STOCK JEWELRY 50°/c 0/ 0 Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 8464100. Celebrate sponsored Recovery, by Highlands OFF ALL IN-STOCK WATCHES Care Ashe Pregnancy Center: 111 North Main Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Brinegar Cabin - MP 238.5 12 p.m. - 4 p.m Friday, September 16 10 a.m. - 4 p.m Saturday, September 17 11 a.m. - 4 p.m Sunday, September 18 11 a.m. - 4 p.m Saturday, September 24 11 a.m. - 4 p.m Sunday, September 25 Doughton Park Campground - MP 239 (Meet at the campfire circle) Campfire Programs All campfire programs are 45 min­ utes. Saturdays 7 p.m. 9/17/05 Nocturnal Navigators Discover bats and their contributions to the environment. 9/24/05 Be Bear Aware Uncover the lives of black bears. Bluffs Lodge - MP 241 All lodge programs are about 45 minutes. Fridays 7 p.m. 9/16/05 Scoop on Poop Learn how to track animals. 9/23/05 Arthropods or Arachnids: What's the difference? Learn how they are beneficial and harmful. Cumberland Knob Visitor Center - MP 217.5 Sunday 2 p.m. 9/18/05 Join the Moose Family for an afternoon of entertainment including Shape Note and Old-Time music. Blue Ridge Music Center - MP 212 (Free) 9/18 Grayson Highlands String Band, Bluegrass Tradition 9/25 Black Gospel Show, Golden Stars, Conny and Ruby Bryson and McMillian Ministries Choir The Best, Largest, second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Parkway programs LAYAWAY Any Item CASH • CHECK • CHARGE • FINANCING •Excludes Hearts on Fire, Jewelry by Hearts on Fire. Hot Diamonds, Rembrandt Charms and Rolex DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL 1 DAY ONLY SALE! BRAND JEWELRY 0 Wal-Mart Shopping Center, Wilkesboro, NC Hours: Mon.-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm Email: diaking@wilkes.net 1-336-667-2257 1-888-591-3174 .ember JA • SJO • NCJA 90 DAY SAME-AS-CASH FINANCING DUKE POWER PAYMENTS accepted in Brand Jewelry �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 PAGE 1 Help us Reach Out to Hurricane Katrina Victims I housands need our help so join Carolina West Wireless as they collect supplies to be donated to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. :r limn m p koGi&i Donate supplies to Hurricane Katrina Relief Monday Sept. 12 - Saturday Sept. 17 at any Carolina West Wireless location Supply donations only. Cash donations should be made through the American Red Cross. Supplies needed: Water Diapers Baby Supplies Under Garments Toilet Tissue Toiletries Phone Cards Carolina West Wireless would like to thank our partners in helping us in our efforts to collect supplies. Parsons Trucking for providing transportation to make sure our supplies get to those in need. Skyline Telephone, Surry Telephone and Wilkes Telecommunications for being drop-off locations.. Carolina West ^—Wireless Wilkesboro 1307 Curtis Bridge Rd. 336-973-5000 ine Telephone >ven Devils ven Devils Road 963-1350 ext. 6109 TM SkyLine SkyBest Sorry Telephone MamtonMp Corporation cs Telecommunications Boone Southgate Shopping Center 828-264-5007 Boone 740 West King Street 828-263-8009 West Jefferson 1447 Mt. Jefferson Rd 336-219-0001 T&D Satellite Tony lyall West Jefferson 948 Hwy 221 Business 336-846-3601 Alleghany Elec Ironics/RadioShack David Nichols 1395 Hwy 21 S. 336-372-3474 RadioShack of New land Newland Shopping Center 828-733-5718 Electronic Service & Sales Tony Puckett Mount Airy 1334 West Pine St. 336-786-9084 Skyline Telephone Sparta 199 Grayson Street 336-372-1350 Sky line Telephone West Jefferson 1079 NC Hwy 194 North 336-877-1350 Surry Telephone Mount Airy 631 Independence Blvd. 336-374-5000 Surry Telephone Mount Airy 2133 Rockford St. 336-374-5000 Surrv Telephone Elkin 416 CC Camp Rd 336-374-5000 Surry Telephone Dobson 819 E.Atkins St. 336-374-5000 Wilkes Telecommunications Wilkesboro 1400 River Street 336-973-3103 Magic Video West Jefferson 424 E. Main St. 336-246-5605 �PAGE 16 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS #*AutoFair FOOD LION UOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY Concord, NC - From cars such as the General Lee and Herbie the Love Bug that starred on the big and little screens to jeeps and motorcycles that helped troops ctefend our country, the September 15-18 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway will celebrate some of the more unique roles the automobile has played in American culture. Featured displays in the massive Food Lion AutoFair Pavilion include: six of the world's most famous automobiles that were handcrafted for movies and television programs by legendary customizer George Barris; several period displays of war machines and equipment recognizing the US Army's 230th featuring various versions of the engine will be on display in the Food Lion Pavilion. A 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1963 Ford Fairlane, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle and a 1997 Pontiac Trans-Am are among the cars scheduled to be shown. Renowned automotive artists Roger Blanchard, Garry Hill, Dan McCrary and David Synder will also have a selection of their work on display in a mini-gallery and the four will serve as judges for the Food Lion AutoFair Kids'Car Art Contest. In addition to the displays in the Food Lion AutoFair Pavilion, the gigantic four-day automotive extravaganza includes: Car Show: Fifty car clubs from North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia an original 1960 two-door Ford with only 7,000 miles on the odometer are among the automobiles scheduled to cross the auction block, Saturday, September 17. The list of auction automobiles ranges from a 1929 ModelA Ford rumble seat roadster to a 2002 Pontiac Trans-Am WS-6, and many of the cars have no reserve. Manufacturer's Midway: The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup garage and its surrounding parking areas will be filled with manufacturers and distributors of aflermarket parts and accessories. From welding equipment to car care products, the Manufacturer's Midway is the ultimate shopping destination for automotive aficionados. Race Car Test Drives: "General Lee I anniversary; a collection of vehicles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the small-block V-8 engine; a motorcycle-customizing demonstration; and a variety of antique tractors that were once staples in the fields of rural America. General Lee from the original Dukes of Hazzard television series, Herbie the Love Bug from the original movie about the adorable racing Volkswagen, the Ford Mustang GT nicknamed Eleanor from the most recent Gone in 60 Seconds movie and the Drag-u-la from The Munsters television series will be among the Barris-produced movie and television cars on display during the Food Lion AutoFair. The tribute to the US Army will feature vehicles and equipment in four separate war period displays. For example, the World War II exhibit includes a tent, sleeping bag, utensils and a 1942 HarleyDavidson WLS motorcycle. A 1944 Willys Jeep MB and a Humvee from Operation Iraqi Freedom are among the other military vehicles scheduled for display. Paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the smallblock V-8, nearly a dozen cars will bring more than 2,000 show cars to FoodLion Auto Fair. A wide variety of makes and models, ranging from antique Kaisers and Studebakers to high-tech Porsches and Corvettes, will be on display. Car Corral: Nearly 1,700 vehicles available for sale or trade will circle the 1.5 mile superspeedway and the North 1 Those attending the Food Lion AutoFair on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, will be able a sleek Thunder Roadster or manhandle a powerful Legends Car while those 8 and older can test their driving skills in a Bandolero. CRASHCars Tournament of Thrills: An evening of motorized mayhem is on tap Saturday night, September 17, at The Dirt Track@Lowe's Motor Speedway. A full slate of racing for the wild and wacky CRASHCars, an entry-level division with cars featuring cartoonstyle themes, headlines the program. The actionpacked event also includes a School Bus race; a carcrushing Rollover Contest; a Chain Race where cars are chained together into teams; a Waterless Boat Race; and a Trailer Race of Destruction. The September 15 18 Food Lion AutoFair is the world's largest automotive extravaganza. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets for Food Lion AutoFair can be purchased at the gates on event days. Admission is $10 per day for adults with children ages 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Parking is $5. Discount coupons for $2 off adult admission are available at Charlotte area Food Lion stores. Information can be obtained by calling the Lowe's Motor Speedway events department at (704) 455-3205 or online at www.lowesmotorspeedway. Food Lion AutoFair on September 15-18 promises to be a grand event with many cars and machines on display. September 15-18 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway See Five Decades of the Modern V-8 Engine September 17 Tom Mack's Auction @ AutoFair For information or a list of auction cars, contact Tom Mack Classics at (704) 821-6225 or visit www.tommackclassics.com Saturday night CRASHCars Tourament of Thrills C a r o l i n a Department of Motor Vehicles will have an on-site office to process the paperwork. Flea Market and Swap Meet: One person's junk is another person's treasure and more than 8,000 vendor spaces, located both inside and outside the speedway, will offer an extraordinary array of automotive parts and memorabilia. Tom Mack Classics presents Auction@AutoFair: A restored 1929 Ford Model-A Stake Truck and www.lowesmotorspeedway.com V. I "Herbie the Love Bug" to satisfy their need for speed as The Speedway Club hosts race car test drives. Conducted on the speedway's one-fifth mile paved oval, aspiring racers 18 and older will be able to wheel com. Movie Car Images: Courtesy Star Cars Museum Food Lion AutoFair Images: Courtesy Lowe's Motor Speedway Superwoman: The Graduate Course \N(Lc: IAWI*. 20* 200S 7A CMA Conley Mortgage . • r w W\ 1 \ 1 A S S O C I A T E V)(UAI: Cod: fS At tU Awi S Since 1991 CM: ?2?-262-<f2?S Our philosophy "Customer for Cife" Ivory H. Bare - Loan Originator "I do not make time for -A menopausal woman- This is o u r third year having Laura a n d audiences love her. We've b e e n a s k e d to "bring her back on any subject!", but if you are female, approaching or in "The Change," this one is the seminar for you. We meet or beat the competition on all types of loans! 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Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 73 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 16 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-13 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/0ac8ea29ac5050a54f08bafa5c6f068d.pdf bd4fa32e0a260d142327145518906696 PDF Text Text • Tennis team tops Blackhawks Friday page 1B September 16, 2005 • Cross country team in big meet 50e page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com • Who will win the Super Bowl? page 2B Volume 80, Issue 74 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Meth trafficking could mean 20 years in jail by Jim Thompson Editor A man arrested earlier this month in Laurel Springs could face over 20'years in prison if he is convicted of Vrges of trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine. Members of the North­ west Methamphetamine Drug Task Force arrested Duque Paredez Quintanilla, 26, at a house in that com­ munity. The warrants for Quintanilla state that he lives at an address in Win­ ston-Salem. According to Det. Lt. Peyton Colvard of the Ashe County Sheriffs Office. 17 ounces of methamphetamine and one ounce of cocaine were seized at the time of the arrest. Quintanilla is currently Photo courtesy of Ashe County Sheriff's Dept. Duque Paredez Quintanilla faces charges of trafficking meth and cocaine, in Ashe County jail under $1 million secured bond, facing these charges: •Two counts of possession with intent to sell or distrib­ ute cocaine; •Two counts of possession with intent 4o sell or distrib­ ute methamphetamine; •Two counts of selling or delivering a Schedule II con­ trolled substance (metham­ phetamine); • One count of maintain­ ing a vehicle or dwelling place to sell or distribute a controlled substance; •One count of trafficking in methamphetamine; and •One count of trafficking in cocaine. Of these, the traffick­ ing charges carry the most severe penalties. Accord­ ing to North Carolina Gen­ eral Statutes, anyone found with over 400 grams of meth (and 17 ounces equals about 482 grams) is subject to a jail term of not less than 225 and not nfhre than 279 months, plus <P fine of not lpss than $250,000. Traffick­ ing cocaine, in cases where an ounce is involved, car-* ries the penalties of between 35 and 42 months .in jail, plus a fine of not less than $50,000. Together, those charges could mean a total of be­ tween 22 and 26 years be­ hind bars. This is the largest quan­ tity of meth seized by law enforcement officials in the county to date. In most pre­ vious seizures, only traces or small quantities were typically found, as "cookers" here rarely keep an inven­ tory on hand, using or sell­ ing it as quickly as the drug is made. Laurel Springs asphalt plant blocked by Jim Thompson Editor The Alleghany County commissioners moved unan­ imously Tuesday evening to block plans by Maymead Materials Inc. to build an asphalt plant in Laurel Springs. The company has filed with the state Division of Air Quality for permits to open a plant, and is nego­ tiating for the old Laurel Springs School, which is lo­ cated on Highway 18. The regular meeting of the board drew an overflow crowd to their board room, mostly there to take part in a public hearing on a mora­ torium on polluting indus­ tries in the county. The commissioners heard concerns about the proposed plant from local residents. These included questions about the health impacts of such a plant, increased traffic and contamination of streams in the New River's watershed. There was also concern about the impact of waste affecting surround­ ing properties. Dr. John Kovacich, a physician who practices in Alleghany, told the commissioners that, after a detailed review of the studies published by the U.S. Center for Disease Control that, "There appear Photo by Linda Burchette Lansing Aldermen celebrated paying off the note on the town hall by burning the note at the end of Monday's meeting. Al­ derman Frank Denny, from left, Alderman Bill Cline, Mayor Jason Ring, Town Clerk Bernice Prestwood and Alderman Dot Shupe took part in the ceremony. to be no studies which show positive health effects from asphalt plants." Speakers included repre­ sentatives from Alleghany Citizens for Environmen­ tal Safety (ACES), Laurel Ridge Camp and Conference Center, the National Com­ mittee for the New River and the Blue Ridge Envi­ ronmental Defense League. Following the public hearing, the commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a 90-day mortatorium on all polluting industries in the county. As adopted, this pro­ hibits the opening or expan­ sion of any polluting indus­ try, a category that includes A special ceremony con­ cluded Monday's meeting of the Lansing Board of Alder­ men. In honor of the board paying off the final $12,465 note on the town hall, they gathered outside after the meeting to ceremoniously burn the note. Money was appropri­ ated from the town's fund balance, saved over a num­ ber of years, to pay off this Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpast.com classified@jeffer8onpost.com editoriaKpjeffersonpost.com Fall in the air asphalt plants. The board plans to use the 90 days to develop a countywide polluting in­ dustries ordinance. Such a regulation would require a public hearing before adop­ tion. This is the same pro­ cedure—moratorium then ordinance—that Ashe and Watauga counties used in the past to deal with as­ by Linda Burchette phalt plants. While a polluting indus­ Assistant Editor Ashe County Commission­ tries ordinance cannot ban asphalt plants, it can re­ ers will honor Rev. Bill Bal­ strict their location and es­ lou, veteran of World War II tablish buffer zones around and former prisoner of war, facilities such as schools, with a special proclamation nursing and healthcare fa­ to be introduced at Monday's meeting. cilities, etc. The board meets on Mon­ day, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Ashe County Courthouse. The Proclamation of Ap­ preciation for Rev. William Cecil (Bill) Ballou notes the accomplishments and mili­ tary history for this remark­ by Jim Thompson able man, and is being issued Editor in conjunction with plans by Losing a loved one— the Ashe Baptist Association whether human or a pet— to declare Sunday, Sept-25 as is a painful thing. Rev. Bill Ballou Day to honor "Loss" does not even him and his wife, Opal, for necessarily mean death. It their many years of service to can mean divorce, serious illness or even job loss. Post file photo the Lord. A reception for the All these things can hurt Carol Ann McElwee is Ballou's is planned on Sept. 25 from 2-4 p.m. at Fletcher those left behind. returning to the county to Memorial Baptist Church in If you have suffered help those who grieve. Jefferson. such a loss, there is help. A native of West Virgin­ Carol Ann McElwee, a 27, McElwee will present a Life Transitions Educator, series of five weekly class­ ia, Ballou was born in 1926 is trained to help people es entitled "Living with and moved with his family through the grieving pro­ Life's Losses." These will to Ashe County in 1927. He cess and get on with their be presented between 6:30 completed school at Healing lives. and 8:30 p.m. at Jefferson Springs School in Crumpler Starting Tuesday, Sept. See Grief, page 5A and then volunteered for the County to honor Rev. Bill Ballou Lost a loved one? Post file photo Rev. Bill Ballou Army in 1944. The proclamation states: "Just two days after Bill's 19th birthday, his unit sur­ rendered to. the Germans. This action was necessitated See Ballou. page 14 Efforts continue to help Katrina survivors by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Individuals, groups and businesses throughout Ashe County are busy collecting money, food, water and per­ loan and a "small" bond on sonal items for the survivors the town water system. The of Hurricane Katrina. Wher­ town board still owes ap­ ever you go, you will no doubt proximately $82,000 on the find a box or barrel or jar fill­ "large" water bond, but with4 ing up with generous dona­ the other two loans paid they tions. can now pay more on this re­ Ashe Countians are known maining bond amount. for their generosity, and that Mayor Jason Ring said is evident by the thousands it helped the town to make of dollars being collected and an aggressive effort at bill the truckloads of goods leav­ collecting. He said the town ing the mountains for the has greatly reduced its debt Gulf Coast. These wonderful through this change in col­ residents of the High Coun­ lection procedure. Those try will also no doubt not Aldermen burn note by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Post photo by Shane Hopkins There Is nothing like the smell of fresh-cooking apple butter to give a person an appetite—and remind you that fall is officially here. This was just one of the delights at the past weekend's Greater LA Festival in Lansing. See Lansing. page 5A Lynn Graham honored Lynn Graham was honored at the recent annu­ al awards banquet of the High Country Council of Governments. Graham was this year's recipient of the Outstanding Workforce Development Board Member Award. This award recognizes service and effort to the region and its citizens in work­ force development. The membership of the High Country Workforce Development Board is pri­ marily private sector employers who work with local governments and agencies in the region to educate, train and place the region's citizens in forget their neighbors to the east should Hurricane Oph­ elia prove to be a disaster to the coastal residents of North Carolina. The Ashe County Disas­ ter Relief Team continues to accept donations for a truck being loaded behind the for­ mer Centura Bank in West Jefferson. This is the group previously collecting in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The Town of West Jefferson has generously donated the space at the former bank (owned by the town) for the continued collections. Members of the Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire De­ partment have been collecting cash and donated items at the fire station. These items will be added to those being col­ lected at the West Jefferson location for the truck headed to the Gulf. No date has been set for the departure of this current truckload. Items can be brought to the Glendale Springs Volun­ teer Fire Department Friday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. However, those hours are extended next Sat­ urday for a special event. Glendale Springs Volun­ teer Fire Department is plan­ ning a Hot Dog and Raffle Sale to raise money for the Hurricane Katrina survivors. The event will be held at the permanent, unsubsidized jobs. Graham, direc­ tor of Human Resources for Gates Rubber, has been a member of the board since 1999, and has completed her second term as chair of the board. During her tenure, the region received an unprec­ edented amount of funding for workforce develop­ ment. Board membership participation continues to increase under Graham's leadership. High Country Council of Governments is a planning and development agency serving local governments in Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. The agency was formerly known as the Region D Council of Governments. fire station on Saturday, Sept. 24 beginning at noon. The event will include hot dogs, chips, baked goods, and drinks. Those attending could win free admission to Skate Zone in West Jefferson. Tick­ ets for the raffle are $1 each. Drawing will be held that evening at 7 p.m. All dona­ tions are welcome. Those with home build­ ing experience in the county are getting ready to put their skills to work in the after­ math of construction that will be taking place along the Gulf Coast. The Ashe County Home Builders Association is hostSee Katrina. page 5A Trail volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to help construct the portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail that runs through this county. On Sept. 24-25, Oct. 8-9 and 22-23, volunteer crews will work on the trail between Mileposts 250 and 258 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Glendale Springs area. The construction is being supervised by the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. For infor­ mation, call the group at 919-496-4771 or email at ADH4771@aol.com. Volunteers are asked to bring water and lunch. All ages are invited to participate. �JEFFERSON POST Taylor anu have Mav, Mary Amanda Taylor of West Jefferson, NC and Brian Andrew Jacobson of Indiana, Pa., were united in marriage on May 14, 2005 at Bald Mountain Baptist Church in West Jefferson, NC. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Lawrence Goodman. The bride is the daughter of Retha Taylor of West Jefferson and Eddie and Co1 Andrew Jacobson Patricia Taylor of West ' efferson. The groom is the son of Dr. Neil and Carol 'Jacobson of Indiana, Pa. Shea Cullifer of Hickory, NC, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Bryn Morgan of Chapel Hill, NC, Cindy Whilden of Morrisville, NC, Chris Gore of Columbia, SC, and Celeste Tayao of San Diego, Calif. The flower girl was Zoe Cullifer, niece of the bride. The best man was Keith Jacobson, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Brian Bohl of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jeff Kharoufeh of Beavercreek, Ohio, Ben Callahan of Vandalia, Ohio and Matt Taylor of West Jefferson, NC. The ring bearer was Luke Cullifer, nephew of the bride. The pianist was Ms. Barbara Miller of West Jefferson, NC and the soloist was Ben Callahan. After a reception at Jefferson Landing's Riverside Park with bluegrass and barbecue, the newlyweds took a honeymoon to the islands of Kauai and Maui, Hawaii. Thebrideityj1993graduate of Beaver Creek High School in West Jefferson, NC. She is a 1997 graduate of Eastern Carolina University in Greenville, NC with a degree in physical therapy. She is employed by the University of North Carolina Children's Hospital as a senior pediatric physical therapist. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Calvary Baptist Academy in Clymer, Pa. He is a 1996 graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Ind. with a BS degree in biology and environmental science and a 1999 graduate of Penn State University in State College, Pa. with a degree in environmental pollution control. He is employed by URS Corportation in Raleigh, NC as an environmental scientist. Brian and Mandy Jacobson reside in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. If ft * H a p p y 40th Wedding Anniversary to Chub and Jane Brooks! Here is to many more to come! All our love, Chad and Michelle Arts Council Spon­ sors Studio Hop Ashe County is known for its natural beauty and friend­ ly people. In recent years Ashe County has gained a reputation for its grow­ ing artist community. The Ashe County Arts Council has been a constant sup­ port of the county's artists. The Arts Council sponsored Studio Hop provides an oppor­ tunity for artists from across the county to open up their studios to the public to show­ case their latest creations. The 14th annual Stu­ dio Hop will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 and on Sunday, September 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson will serve as information center where maps giving directions to the studios will be available. Studio Hop is a chance for art lovers to talk to artists in their studios and see the tools of their trade. Paintings, sculpture, fiber arts take on a new meaning when the art­ ists who produced it can ex­ plain the process or discuss their interpretations. Partici­ pants will include: Ashe Arts Center; Bohemia Gallery-Ja­ net Dowling; Linda Bruce; Creekside Garden Gallery; Cynthia Grady; Greenhouse Crafts; Gum Ridge Mill and Flying Pig Furniture, Kosinski Studios; Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob; Mark Ste­ phen Willingham; Mary-Ann Prack; Mountain Mojo-Cher Shaffer; Mud Mama Pot­ tery-Pat Kincheloe Morrson; Tom and wife, Faye Miller, of North Wilkesboro. Betty's mother is Chessie Brown of Jefferson. After Emory and Betty were married in Wilkes County, they moved to Illinois in order'for Emory to attend school. They lived there for 41 years and retired back in Ashe County in 1996. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gambill! > death of a loved one? > divorce? > loss of a beloved pet? > illness? > job loss? JOIN US FOR SERIES OF CLASSES ENTITLED: Meeting place: Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 East Main St. Jefferson, NC "LIVING WITH LIFE'S LOSSES" Date: September 27 October 4,11,18,& 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. /u<>?<•</ /tu : ( badger L t/nrra/ ijPipeme, Your boss's name, the name of your company and a short message will be published on the Jefferson Post's National Boss Day page on Friday, October 14,h K Contact Sandra at the Jefferson Post for further details • 336-846-7164 E-mail: classified@jeffersonposLcom Fax: 336-846-7165 (Deadline for ad information is Friday, October 7<h at 5pm) $25 for Single Spot or $40 for Double (Includes gift) Morgan Studios-R.T. and Camille Morgan; Mount Jef­ ferson Handcrafted Candles; Originals Only; Silver Designs-Lesa Eremita; Ste­ phen Shoemaker Studio; The Fiddler Forge-Tom Wooten; Tin Roof Gallery and StudioCatherine Altice; Val Somers. On Saturday, Septem­ ber 24 the Arts Coun­ cil will also sponsor Art on the Side on the lawn of the Ashe Arts Center from 10:00 - 5:00. Artist and craft­ speople will set up under the large shade trees for a sale and show. Studio Hop is a free event and open to everyone. For more information please call the Arts Center at 336-846ARTS or on the web at www. ashecountyarts.org. Has Life thrown you some curves lately? Local couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary (deceased). Mr. and Mrs.Gam­ bill have ten grandchildren, one step-grandchild and two step great-grandchildren. Emory has one sister, Mil­ dred Blevins of Jefferson and a sister-in-law, Ruth Gambill, Betty's fam­ of Jefferson. ily includes sisters; Faye and husband, Lee Flanagan, of West Jefferson, Donna and husband, Harry Stanley, of Lansing and Betty's brother, Dacota and Jody Rich­ ardson of Lansing an­ nounce the birth of a son, Cohen Brady Richardson] born September 3, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was 20 inches long. Brother Dalton Lee Richardson welcomed his brother home. Grand­ parents are* Larry and Sue Davis and Tony and Karen Richardson. Sirena and Joe Penley of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Joshua Lee Penley, born Septem­ ber 7, 2005 at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital. He weighed six pounds and six ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Ed and Barbara Lynch, Bradley Hawkins (deceased), Loyd Penley and Wilda Penley (deceased). 14th annual Studio Hop Emory and Betty Gambill Emory Parks and Betty Jean Miller Gambill celebrat­ ed their 50th wedding an­ niversary on September 15, 2005. Their children include sons; Joseph and Mark Gam­ bill of Illinois, Daniel and wife, Debbie Gambill, of Fleet­ wood; daughters are Lori and husband, Will Trent, of West Jefferson, Pamela Gambill of Illinois, and Nancy Gambill PAGE 2A SOCIALS y ^ddi Mr. and Mrs. Brian FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 PACE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS National Committee for the New River holds annual meeting FPTFS Va.-Two A„L„ CounFRIES, \Tr> T\..„ Ashe /-I tians were elected the board of the National Committee for the New River at its annual mem­ bership meetingSept. 10. Sarah Tugman and Jerry McMillan received unanimous approval to join the 15-member board. They fill the seats held by Annabel Harrill and W.C. Park­ er, whose terms expired. Board members may only serve two consecutive terms. The annual membership meeting was held at the fire sta­ tion in Fries, which is on the New River in Grayson County, Va. NCNR was founded in the 1960s to fight a twin dam project proposed by Appalachian Power Company in Virginia that would have flooded more than 40,000 acres in Ashe and adjacent coun­ ties. Tbday it protects the river through projects like coaservation easements, land trusts, wa­ ter quality monitoring, education and'outreach, and advocacy. Tm just so proud to be a part of this because of the part my mother and father played in the original fight against the dam," said Tugman. Her parents, Ralph and Polly Jones of Grum­ pier, taught their children to be stewards of the river. "We were raised with the un­ derstanding that it was our re­ sponsibility to protect and main­ tain its legacy," she said. Tugman lias returned to Ashe County after living in Raleigh for a number of years. Harrill, who introduced the new board mem­ ber, said Tugman has a bachelor's degree in conservation and mas­ ter of arts in parks and recreation and public administration. She has eight years' experi­ ence in membership and fiindraising with the Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh. She teaches physical science at Ashe County High School. McMillan said he cause he wants to give something back to Ashe County. His parents, Dean and Virginia McMillan, were active in civic affairs and he is continuing that tradition. Board member Alice Atwood introduced McMillan. After col­ lege at UNC-Chapel Hill and Appalachian State University, McMillan became an air traffic controller and worked in that pro­ fession in Atlanta for 27 years. His volunteer work since re­ turning home includes the local library board, regional library board, Ashe County Arts Council, Friends of Scouting, American Heart Association and other orga­ nizations. He was Ashe County's "Volunteer of the Year" for 2004. McMillan said the river is of particular interest to him. "My dad was raised in Nathans Creek about a mile from the river. If the Appalachian Power Company ... dam had gone through, it would have taken part of that land." About 50 people attended meeting at the Fries Fire Station on the New River in Grayson County, Va. NCNR was founded in the 1960s to fight a twin dam project proposed by Appalachian Power Company in Virginia that would have flooded more than 40,000 acres in Ashe and adjacent coun­ ties. Tbday it protects the river through projects like conserva­ tion easements, land trusts, wa­ ter quality monitoring, education and outreach, and advocacy. "We have some fights on our hands, as we always do," said Elden Horton, president. NCNR is involved in efforts to protect the viewshed in the New River Gorge in Fayette County, W. Va. Land on the high slopes above the gorge has been bought by a developer who wants to put 2,200 homes there. Another developer has bought acjjacent land and wants develop it as well. "Our position is that he bought the land, he can do what he wants to with it, but for God's sake get it out of the viewshed of the gorge," Horton said. That issue is now in legal proceedings. A $1 million fundraising cam­ paign has met its goal, he contin­ ued. "We can't rest on our laurels. Fundraising is a continuing proj­ ect." NCNR is considering putting a second office in Virginia, but has not made a decision on that issue. NCNR is also involved in an issue concerning property near Foster Falls State Park in Wythe County, Va., where developers own land on both sides of the river and want to build a camp­ ground. They want to connect the two sides with a bridge or tun- ^ Knoio courtesy of NUNH Ashe Countians Sarah Tugman and Jerry McMillan were recently elected to the board of the National Committee for the New River. nel that crosses the New River and the New River Trail, Horton said. "We are very much opposed to that," he said. "My view is if we allow that to happen . it would set a precedent." The group heard a request from Fries resident Jim Alley for help with the issue of a cell tower planned for the top of a hill over­ looking the river, the Fries town park and the New River Trail State Pbrk. "(U.S. Cellular] has a plan in place to put a 200-foot cell tower right on top of the mountain," he said. "The Fries Town Council has passed a resolution asking them at least to search for anoth­ er site. Two folks have offered for cell towers to be built on this side of the river where it wouldn't be in our viewshed,"Alley said. He asked NCNR to help sup­ port the resolution asking for an­ other site. The organization took no ac­ tion at that meeting, but Horton said he would follow up with Grayson County leaders. Executive Director Jeffrey Scott reported that NCNR, colOPEN M-F 8-5 SAT 8-1 SERVICE LLC la bora ting with the North Caro­ lina Nature Conservancy, bought 1,100 acres on the river that will become a new state park. It has an option on another 650 acres in Ashe County. It has also continued efforts to help landowners set up conserva­ tion easements and efforts to ed­ ucate landowners on the benefits of these easements. Stabilizing the river banks and the banks of tributaries has been a big project in the past year, Scott said. "We've done a lot of tree planting. This was our big­ gest year yet" he said. More than 100,000 livestakes and 265 trees were planted where people had cut vegetation along embankments, which eventually causes them to erode. Kudos were handed to Scott, who is leaving NCNR after 6 and 1/2 years as executive director to pursue other career interests. Staff members said Scott aimed high and inspired his staff to do the same. "He has given us the confi­ dence to do everything we have done," said Eric Hiegl, land pro­ tection director. "He's brought us up to a new level and we can keep going." The organization's four offi­ cers were re-elected to one-year terms. They are Elden Horton of Carroll County, Va., president; Ellie Ferzel of West Jefferson, vice president; Eva Ingle of Lau­ rel Springs, treasurer, and John MacConneb of Lansing, secre­ tary. Sarah Tugman and Jerry McMillan, both of Ashe County, received unanimous approval to join the 15-member board. They fill the seats held by Annabel Harrill of Boone and W.C. Parker ofWest Virginia, whose terms ex­ pired. Board members may only serve two consecutive terms. Jim Alley was winner of NCNR's annual photography contest. His photo featured a fab view of the New River valley shrouded in fog. Martha Nichols, a Fries na­ tive, author and historian, gave a presentation on the history of the town, which is closely linked with the New River. The town was cre­ ated because the river was a good place for a dam to power a textile mill. Col. Francis Henry Fries started Washington Mills there in the early 20th century. It oper­ ated until October 1988. The most important thing the town has, now that the mill has been torn down, is this river," Nichols said. Locals often over­ look it "because it's always here" and Virginia officials have been more blase about protecting it. Nichols commended NCNR for its efforts to protect it. "Ihis is God's natural wonder,"she said. NCNR's office is at 04 North Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson. For more information, cab 246-4871, write info@hcnr.org, or see wwwjicnr.org. Kail inn's Party Kathryn Feimster passed away August 14, 2005 after suffering from a rare illness called LAM. She had received a double lunt> transplant at Duki University in 1996 as a result of this disease. KATHRYN REQUESTED A PARTY!! Everyone is invited!! 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Tugman's parents, Polly and Ralph Jones, were among the leaders of those who fought and defeated plans to dam the New River in Virginia—and flood large sections of Ashe County. Those who took part in the battle that led to the protec­ tion of the New will tell you how critical and dynamic a role the Jones family played in this fight. Now a new generation has stepped forward to take their place in the forefront of protecting our land. The threats now include dam plans that surface now and then, plus the constant threat of overdevelopment along the river. As Sarah Tugman takes her place on the National Committee's board, we con­ gratulate her on carrying on this family tradition. We hope one day this news­ paper will report her chil­ dren—and even grandchil­ dren—are taking their place as leaders in this county. Letters to the Editor iQJJMNa Jefferson Appalling editorial Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC ?8694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. by an unprecedented force of nature called Hurricane Katrina. I would also like to thank those Ashe County citizens who have responded to the needs of my fellow Gulf Coast residents, 1 was impressed to hear how much aide had been sent from such a small area. (However, as an Ashe County native, I was not surprised at the gracious outpouring of love from what will always be my "home town".) I am grateful to have such a wonderful place to temporarily stay with my young sons, while the situ­ ation improves in my own neighborhood in Louisiana. My family is among the for­ tunate ones; our house suf­ fered only minor damage whereas 3 houses on our small street are uninhabit­ able due to large trees and debris such as power poles that have smashed through them. My husband was able to return there and along with a couple of other mili­ tary personnel (who have been given permission to stay and help out locally) are cutting trees from homes and doing what we should all do—help our neighbors in need. He has driven through Jefferson parish and the shipyard where he works. He has seen the completely destroyed homes and businesses along the lakefront on the Northshore in our community. He has also happily reported that a Pike Power crew from Mt. Airy restored power to most of our street. I plan to stay here in Ashe County until all basic services are restored and it is safe for me to return with our infant and toddler to our home in Louisiana. Until then, I hope that the citizens of Ashe County will continue to focus on helping those in need and reserving their judgments until all the facts from this tragedy have been revealed. Deborah Tucker Sessoms Mandeville, LA Laurel Springs Express your views Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop The editorial page of the Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Jefferson Post is available, ... Linda Burchette .. .Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott ... Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to; Jefferson Post P.O. 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Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com.' �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT West Jefferson studies stormwatcr problems JL by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor With the news of flooding in New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina and flooding in eastern North Carolina from Hurri­ cane Ophelia, residents of West Jefferson may be reminded of the brief but damaging flood­ ing in late July from a severe thunderstorm that hit the com­ munity. Even before this flooding, the town had determined that existing pipelines are inad­ equate to deal with stormwater drainage and took steps to ad­ dress the problem. At the West Jefferson Board of Aldermen meeting on Sept. 1, Town Manager Ken McFadyen reported that a study had been completed on the system and a cost of approximately $4.2 million has been estimat­ ed for a complete overhaul of the stormwater drainage sys­ tem in conjunction with street improvements outlined by the Streetscape Charrette. The plan has been divided into priorities, with Priority 1 being replacement of storm­ water drainage lines and Streetscape improvements on Main Street above and below Jefferson Avenue at a cost of approximately $560,000. The Rural Center, which provided a $20,000 grant for the initial study, has proposed providing a $150,000 grant for Priority 1 with the remaining $413,000 needing to come from other sources. McFadyen reported that he is looking into other grant and loan sources to do the project as funding is available, and the board approved that deci­ sion. Two other grant sources include the Clean Water Man­ agement Trust Fund, which provides stormwater grant funds (with application due in December), and Department of Transportation Enhancement Act funds, which is the same source used to build the new town sidewalks (with applica­ tion due in June 2006). "I believe the Rural Center will provide funds contingent upon the town providing the rest of the funding," McFadyen said. "Local money is always a possibility, but we will exhaust all grant sources first." McFadyen said that the part of the plan that includes Jef­ ferson Avenue will need to be led by DOT as this major route through town belongs to the state. DOT would work with the town on improvements to Jefferson Avenue through stormwater drain enlarge­ ments and Streeetscape en­ hancement. While trenches are open for replacement of storm­ water drainage lines, DOT and the Town of West Jefferson can work with Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation to bury power lines. Part of the Streetscape Charrette included a suggestion of burying power lines and installing quaint street lamps to replace the less attractive power poles. AEV to unveil new paint shed AEV (American Emergency Vehicles) announces that on Monday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. a for­ mal dedication will take place for the newly constructed paint facility. I >ocal officials have been invited, as well as U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of the Fifth Congressional District of North Carolina. The new facility, located in the AEV compound on Don Walters Road, Jefferson, is 28,000 square feet in size, and was built at a cost of $2 million. "Our new paint facility is a state of the art plant with the most current equipment," said CEO Mark Van Arnam. This new operation will allow us to ex­ pand and reconfigure our entire production flow in the next six months. We anticipate a 25 per­ cent increase in overall produc­ tion capacity as a result of this facility." Equipment includes three air makeup paint booths with baking ovens, electrostatic paint application system, computer­ ized paint delivery and mixing system, chassis/body mounting cranes, and complete vehicle graphics shop. Financial partners in the de­ velopment of the paint facility are: Mount Jefferson Land Man­ agement, LLC; BB&T Bank; Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation; Skyline Telephone; County of Ashe; Tbwn of Jeffer­ son; and Advantage West. Founded in 1990, AEV is the second largest ambulance manu­ facturer in the United States. AEV TraumaHawk vehicles are produced in Ashe County for EMS customers throughout the country, as well as world wide. For more information, contact Mark Van Arnam at 982-9824. Historic Burke to recreate Mountain era Morganton, NC— Historic Burke FnnnHatinn will hnut a Burke Foundation will host a Revolutionary Weekend from September 30 to October 2 in Morganton. The weekend events will commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Overmountain Men and their 1780 march to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Revolutionary War leaders Charles and Joseph McDow­ ell gathered the Overmoun­ tain Men at Quaker Meadows in September 1780. These Patriot soldiers from Burke, Surry, and Wilkes Counties in North Carolina met along with soldiers from Tennessee and Virginia under a giant oak tree that became known as the "Council Oak." Here they made 'plans that led to the defeat of British Major Patrick Ferguson's loyalists at the Battle of Kings Moun­ tain, which represented a turning point of the Revolu­ tionary War. Schedule: Friday, September 30 •At 5:00 p.m., the Overmountain Victory Trail As­ sociation's militia will gather at the McDowell House on Quaker Meadows Plantation. Captain Charles McDowell, Jr. built the house in 1812. The public is invited to see the militia parade and to lis­ ten to the re-enactors' stories of the role the Overmountain Men played in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Those at­ tending are encouraged to bring a picnic meal to eat on the lawn. The house will be open for tours. Admission is free. Saturday, October 1 continued from front page because the unit had no food and was virtually out of am­ munition with no hope of receiving needed supplies; and on January 8, 1945, Bill entered captivity in Stalag 4B at Muhlberg Scahen, Ger­ many, where he remained a prisoner of war until April 23, 1945." Ballou suffered a period of intense medical care for his condition, and then returned to America where he married his childhood sweetheart, Opal Lyalls, in August 1945. From this union came four children, seven grandchil­ dren and a growing number of great grandchildren. After his military service, Ballou worked at Western Electric in Winston-Salem, trained as a barber and beau­ tician and operated a beauty shop, and in 1963 was li­ censed to preach the gospel by the First Baptist Church of Jefferson (now Fletcher Memorial Baptist). He served as pastor four years at the church, and then as direc­ tor of missions for the Ashe •At 11:45 a.m., Historic Burke will host a luncheon at the Morganton Community House featuring Dr. Emmett White, who is a noted author, historian, and former Burke County resident. The title of Dr. White's lecture is "Burke County: Mother of Liberty". Tickets are $12 each and must be reserved in advance by calling 437-4104. •From 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the public may enjoy Revolutionary events at the McDowell House, including: period craftspeople demon­ strating their crafts, period games and crafts for children, and live music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is free. •At 5:30 p.m., Classic Celt­ ic (a band of 8-16 year olds) will perform. •At 6:45 p.m., Gael Warn­ ing (a contemporary band that mixes Celtic sounds with jazz and rock) will perform. Sunday, October 2 •At 9:30 a.m., Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church will host a colonial worship service at the Mc­ Dowell House. Reverend Andy Parkey will lead the service. Directions to Quaker Meadows & McDowell House from 1-40: Take Exit 105 to Morganton. Turn right onto Sterling Street, which becomes Green Street. Travel 4.5 miles. Turn right on St. Mary's Church Road. Travel 2/10 of a mile and the McDowell House will be oft the left (119 St. Mary's Church Road). Historic Burke Foundation is a non-profit organization chartered in 1982. Katrina continued from front page Baptist Association for 22 years, and served as pastor of Big Flatts, Healing Springs Church and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The proclamation honoring Rev. Bill Ballou is scheduled to take place during general session of the commissioners' meeting. Items on the busi­ ness agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: Tax Adminis­ trator Keith Little with the monthly tax refund report. • 3:45 p.m.: Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council, with discussion and request for financial assistance in an ex­ pansion project for Ashe Civic Center. Also under general session are approval of airport termi­ nal requests, consideration of the extended Riverview Com­ munity Center lease, a road petition for West Street, and commissioner comments. At 5:30 p.m., the commis­ sioners plan to meet jointly with the county planning board to discuss changes in county ordinances. ng an organizational meet- terested in volunteering but register for assistance. The ng on Thursday, Sept. 22 at unable to attend the meeting survivors will be provided continued from front page she Services for Aging off can contact him at 982-4845. with information on how to A reminder is again noted register for disaster assis­ United Methodist Church, Ray Taylor Road in West Jef­ located on Main Street in ferson beginning at 6 p.m. for any evacuees from the tance with FEMA as well as Everyone in the community Gulf Coast currently stay­ what other disaster assis­ Jefferson. The classes are free for is welcome to attend and get ing in Ashe County to come tance may be available for all participants. This is involved with the plans that by the Department of Social them. They can visit the DSS because of the sponsor­ the association has for orga­ Services in the Ashe County office in the courthouse or call ship—and generosity—of nizing teams of skilled labor­ Courthouse in Jefferson to 219-2700 for information. Badger Funeral Home and ers and helpers to go into the Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ devastated areas of Missis­ sippi and Louisiana. pel and Gardens. The president of the Home Everyone is welcome to Builders Association and the attend the classes. For more information, coordinator for this activity is call 246-7114 or 982-2121. Darrel Hamilton. Anyone in­ Brand New 2BR/1BA Duplex Units All Appliances Included Downtown West Jefferson #4 Units Left Lansing R G1G1G1G G1G1G1G BIGIP- Theatre One tustUkelleHiea Theatre Two For more information contact Sherry Goodman continued from front page who pay their taxes expect others to do the' same, he noted. Ring praised Town Clerk Bernice Prestwood for her work in bill notices and collections to help the town collect its tax money and pay off the loans. or Shelley Winbon at Exit ® Blue Ridge Mountain Blue Ridge Mtn. Realty GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! 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These may be seen and purchased at Living Waters Christian Bookstore in Jefferson, The Shepherd's Staff in West Jef­ ferson (cards only), Meadowlark Landing (Hwy 421 in Wilkesboro), and Wilkes Art Supply in North Wilkesboro, or by calling 336-877-4067. Liberty Grove Baptist Church of Fleetwood will have a 90th Anniversary Cel­ ebration on September 25, 1915. The celebration will in­ clude a history of the church, a slide presentation, a time for people to tell about their memories of the church, and special music, followed by a homecoming meal. The pastor, Rev. John Elledge, and the congrega­ tion invite all former pastors and members and current members and friends to this special service and home­ coming. In conjunction with this anniversary and the estab­ has also offered the use of the team's plane to help shuttle people to and from Samari­ tan's Purse relief sites in Mis­ sissippi and Louisiana. Also this weekend, Samari­ tan's Purse will ride with Mor­ gan Shepherd on the track. Shepherd put the Samaritan's Purse logo on his car and his crew has been wearing Sa­ maritan's Purse t-shirts. The team has even hung a Sa­ maritan's Purse banner with the organization's Web site, www.samaritanspurse.org, to help remind people how they can support the Samaritan's Purse Hurricane Katrina re­ lief effort. Samaritan's Purse presi­ dent Franklin Graham has been on the ground this week touring the devastation zones in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, where the relief organization he leads is cur­ rently working. Pastor George Norris 246-2979 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship //:00a.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am & 6:00pm "Join us in worship to Christ" Friendship Baptist Church 811 Krttndship Baptist Church Rd Jeffcrson, NC Rev. David Grinneil • 982-2080 Sunday School • 9:00 a.m. Sunday,Worship Sersicrs • 9:45 am. Sunday Evening Services -6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evtninj0pvict - 7:00 p.m. Wir Invite you lojoln us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. versary. The family of Vernie Adams wants l o e xpress ou r a p p r e c i a t i o n t o e v e r y o n e " for the caring and love shown to our family during his illness and death. (Special thanks to all those who visited him. brought food to the home, and for all the beautiful flowers sent Thank you to all the ministers who visited him in the hospital and at home and for all the wonderful prayers that were sent up o n o u r behalf . Thank y o u t o E l d e r s B l u f e r d E l d r e t h , Joey McClure, Tommy Dollar and Phonda Pash for t h e w o n d e r f u l s e r v i c e ; t o t h e s i n g e r s Larry L e w i s . W.M. Lewis. Delmar and Juanita Poten, and Dorothy Little for the beautiful songs; The Jefferson florist and Badgers funeral Home for all that you did. We appreciate eveiyone who helped us during this d i f f i c u l t lime . Thank you . 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todil 11 mi. off Hwy 221) SUNDAY - Sunday School 10:00AM Worship 11 :OOAM and 6:00PM MONDAY - (Vimmufiil.x C an- 6:OOPM (Praver A Outreach) IW I'M SDAY-family Night 7 OtiPM I All ages I tMiifioni MnuMrv. Vim Ministry, lien Time) "A (hnrrh /itemed - un Jnilli, family A the future" Burnett St.. (Off Buck Mtp. Rood) Tim Canup, Minister 1460 Bald Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 am. Sum/<i\ Morning Worship Service • 11:00am Sunday Evening Worship • 7:00pm Wrdnes/tav FvrHint- • i'OOptn tetania\ Praver Service .9:00pm Yhnth Miniver: Rev. Man Ambrmr Church S77-JSS0 Parsonage 877-2042 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" Cornerstone Fellowship Burnett Si. • West Jefferson Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Evening Service 6:30p.m. and He blessed them" Luke24:50 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Reverend Sean Brig man 246-9031 Friendly Grove Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 Jefferson United Methodist Church Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 917* Old H* v. 16 •Crumplcr. NC Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main St.. Jefferson, NC 1957 US Hwy 221 N.Jefferson, NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. (336) 246-9512 SumJay Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday' Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Praver Meeting Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M We would love Church: 9*2-9210' Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for a luyful worship experience to have you come worship with us. Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 2055 Peak Creek Church Road Laurel Springs. NC 201 South St. tjtist off East Main), Jtffrrson, NC (336)246-9642 Reverend Jeff Vogltr • Pastor Family Tune FrUm skp 9:30AM Sunday School • IQlMtAM VWiiy Morning D. rOiip HOOAM Sunday Evening Worship -6.00PM Wedntsdav BM-Studx • 7:10PM Nursery pmviM for all Omitis St. Mary's Church Bishop: B.L Anderson, West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 J 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Minister Creighton Beatty Healing Springs Baptist Church Wednesday nighl - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM • The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Ftnley. pastor 336-984-R213 Bethany United Methodist Church West Jefferson' Since 1890 • 846-3795 Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Sunday School at 10:00 tun. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Peak Creek Presby terian Church] Sundttv School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Nighl Services 6:30p.m. Beaver Creek Christian Church Pastor Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 (Episcopalian) 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West, Smethport, NC r I [_J Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail I [•Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study I Name: . 1 846-3954 Non-Denominational Casual & Contemporary Saturday Nighl 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School T.lendale Springs Presbyterian Church Milton Mathers Ed Melott Plan to come hear the Word of God proclaimed in this series of Bible-based lectures. Lectureship books (free 1 per family & $5.00 thereafter), audio cassette tapes (free), and video tapes ($20.00/set of 2) will be available. For further information, please contact us at: P.O. Box 117; West Jefferson, NC 28694; or call (336) 846-5615. If you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible, P.O. Box 117, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 336-385-2074 Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study *46-5615 Church Office or *46-5616 Preacher's Resilience Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Worship Service 11 00am Pastors Office - 336-372-7287 May the Love and Peace ofChrist Br With Youf Sunday School 9:50a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 1 LOO a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living! '' Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarenc "Come as you are, you will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship & Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00p.m. Robert St. off Bart: (Church) 246-9378 Seventh-Day Adventist Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 246-9151 - y Reverend Patrick Winslow 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School - 1():(X) AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM Main & Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass • 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times Welcome Home Baptist Church Smethport United Methodist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest Sunday: 10:00 am Being a Servant. 11:00 am Life After Death. Baldwin Community Church Pastor. Rev. Lawrence Goodman Cburch of Christ at West Jefferson Sniethport Independant Baptist Church Wesley Simons Offenses & Forgiveness. Lottie Adams and Family Parish of the Holy Communion Mooting Worship • 11:00a.m. Jonnie Hutchinson Graphic courtesy of Liberty Grove Baptist Church Liberty Grove Baptist Church is celebrating its 90th anni­ "Lives you and wants you to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m Jimmy Canup R. D. McDaniel Michael Jordan 8:00 pm Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor Keith Styron Corner of hi* -Roland & McNeil Six • Jefferson 1*8 West • Left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Pastor Rick Miller Jim Dearman Tim Canup Bill Haywood 1:30 pm The new Birth. 2:30 pm Proper Christian Influence. 3:30 pm The Cost & Demands of Discipleship. North Beaver Baptist Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. The West Jefferson Church of Christ would like to personally invite you to the 8th Annual Back lo The Bible" Lectureship, September 23-25, 2005. Jesus said, "All power {or authority} is given unto me in heaven and in earth." Since Jesus has allauthority, we should seek to know what He taught for us to obtain and maintain salvation. Therctoic the theme this year is: "What Jesus Taught About... The subjects and speakers arc as follows: 11:00 am Wolves in Sheep's Clothing 846-4444 Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Annual "Back To The Bible" Lectureship 8th Saturday: 9:00 am Judging 10:00 am Preparing for the Second Coming Assembly of God Church 22/ k ible 7:00 pm Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage. help Katrina victims Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA| ack to the (West Jefferson Church of Christ) Friday: Eddie Craft 7:00 pm The Master Teacher & His Authority 8:00 pm Respecting the Law of God (Law-Keeping). Clayton Winters NASCAR drivers BOONE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2005—When the flag drops on this weekend's Chevy Rock & Roll 400 race near Richmond, Va., NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart and Morgan Shep­ herd will have their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the finish line, but their hearts will be with the Samaritan's Purse hurricane relief effort. Earlier this week, Tony Stewart secured a tractortrailer to take relief supplies from a Samaritan's Purse do­ nation site in Charlotte, N.C., to Shreveport, La. A Samar­ itan's Purse Disaster Relief team is using the donations to help the many evacuees stranded in shelters there. Stewart has offered to truck more donated supplies in the weeks to come, and has expressed interest in working with Samaritan's Purse crews in the field. Stewart drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, which i B B Office Phone J36-982-94W •in Limit Jones • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Rev. Rodney Frye Sunday Morning Worship • 1! :90AM 384-3391 Office Sunday Evenings (2nd A 4th) • 7:0flt'M 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Wednesday Nighl Bible Sludy •7:00PM Smethpon. NC 28694 )oulh Sen ires - Sunday • fc:0UPM 9:00 AM -Worship Service Van Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sunday School Wednesday Service 7:00p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 • Continent J Frame Shop * , * Blow-Thetm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the'We Cart Program" uung Satetr-Kleen Environ mental Seroct • Corner of Hwy. 221 8t Cherry St. Jefferson n 246-6077 -Hut HUMPHREY MASONRY 5IM INC. 141 Lyalle Lane, Jefferson, NC (Juet off Aehe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-952-9621 JONES Super Muffler •Specializing in Exhaust A Other Under Car Parts' • Brakes • Shocks • Struts• IIIXER ('oxsTitrpno.v Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 5tttakltCM.se 13560 Hwy. 221-S s ST7-202} Hwy 16 k 163 Intersection . (v^/yy/// DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP i| 502 Jefferson Ave. sui 336-246-8806 *** CfffpCHBVHULFT ABT OOXSTHFITHIX K'i-L " Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoe Work Home; 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 tin Inannehnna rtt inspections ATE Service 111... nepairs Minor O/tnmirr Tin Sales Auto Express Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson. NC • 246-5945 Fleetwood Set us for all your automotive needs Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete af 246-7039 Serving Ashe County lor over 20 Ybars H&W Oil Company • CITGO 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Your Full 8ervlc8 Oil Company Call 846-8241 Ronnie Hopkins - Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies mm 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson x Ashe County Builders Supply !I-S. Beaver Cfttk* We 336-246-3367 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Mountain Aire Seafood & Mon.-FM.B4 921 S Uettefson Ave Wesi JtOmor 336246?1?6 W RID-A-8UG Compliments of VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 • 062466795 828/ All Praise Re To God For Our Success" Boone, NC 262-3700 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 xoxvuf.asUcmemorial.org 739 US Hwy 221 Bus IMM 246-9969 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com Ashe County's Only Subscriber Newspaper The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center JefTeraon, NC 336-246-4155 lililU HO M E CA R E 205-A Umg St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 West Jefferson Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pollarcl Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 m CARDINAL LANES CAI 'Mk ^VTetrT FIUSERS Open for Lunch fc Now Open for Sunday Li 336-246-5222 • Downtown 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jeffi aau£ 1 PONTTAC BUICK Hwy 421* Boons, NC 828-264-9051 www.mackbrownlnc.com r^eeumrLtr CDowamoblie •Oj [Joa+te- Kuluda, 9hc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC 82b *?53 fl464 * www t/oorujKLitioJ 1 con BRITTHAVEN Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates 787 Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings fDtf^eteher St. ( 336-1 /ilkesboj '-9261 Britthaven is an EOE amiHU �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY EVENTS Festival Latino at Family Central on Saturday School Lunch Menu September 19-23 Monday: Chicken fries, oven browned whole potatoes, roll, fruit, milk Tuesday: Deli sub sandwich, lettuce and tomato, pickles and onion, chips, fruit, milk Wednesday: Hamburger on bun, lettuce and tomato, natu­ ral cut potatoes, fruit cobbler, milk Thursday: Lasagna, tossed salad, roll, fruit, milk Friday: Chicken filet on bun, lettuce and tomato, potato rounds, ice cream, milk Friday, September 16 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fall Bazaar will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, September 17 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Benefit yard sale, bake sale and car wash at Ashe Cleaners behind Walmart gas station. Proceeds benefit North Beaver Baptist Church. 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar will be held at Boone United Methodist Church with pro­ ceeds to benefit the church building fund and missions. 10 a.m.: Hike into the Past on Mt. Jefferson. Come along on a journey through time as we explore the Rhododendron Trail looking throught the eyes of an Appalachian settler. Experience your surroundings while learning about plant uses, homesteading and ways of life over 100 years ago. Please wear hiking shoes and meet at the picnic shelter. 1st Annual Fun Horse Show at Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve will include Western, English and Gaming. For more info visit www.blowingrockequestrian.com/4h/br4h/html. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Festival Latino, presented by High Country Amigos,' at Ashe Family Central. There will be music, food, dancing, crafts, contests and more! Call 9823954 for further information. 2 p.m.: Mount Jtefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering above at 4683 ft. above sea level? Have you ever wanted to know more about mountain mapping and topolines?Bringyourquestions and some sturdy shoes and set out on an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenous in sections. Meet at picnic shelter. 4 - 7 p.m.: Fish Fry at Helton Community Building with fish, chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, steak fries, dessert, and drinks on the menu. All you can eat for $7 with take outs available. This event is sponsored by Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service and Helton Community Center. 4 - 7 p.m.: Celebrate Oommunity at the Center @ Fleetwood. 5 p.m.: Poor Man's Supper will be held at Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church at the John Luke Memorial Building. Menu will include pinto beans, boiled cabbage, potatoes, corn bread and slaw with a bake sale also being held. 6 p.m.: Benefit singing for Nicholis Roark who was injured in an accident has been rescheduled. It will be held at Rock Creek Baptist Church with singers Friends of Grace, Rev and Mrs. Harlan Greer, Solid Rock, Three Top Gospel and others. Everyone is welcome to come and help out. Nick has no insurance. 7 p.m.: Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services with "Righteous Cryas the guest singers. Speaker will be Rev. Sam Hawkins, services through Wednesday night. Rev. Keith Woodie and congregation invite you to attend. 7:30 p.m.: Son's Light Coffee House will be held at Blowing you to attend. 2 p.m.: Plants, Birds, Rocks and Things on Mt. Jefferson Meet the ranger for an afternoon hike to Luther Rock. As we make our way along the ridgeline, we will be exploring the natural relationships that exist within the mountain ecosystem and geology. Wear sturdy shoes as this hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is considered to be strenous. Meet at the picnic area. 2:30 p.m.: Easter Seals meeting at new auditorium in Watauga Medical Center. Call Kathryn Pennell at 336-8771154 with questions. Monday, September 19 6:30 p.m.: Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual meeting at the firehouse. A covered dish dinner will begin at 6:30 followed by meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 Rock Ruritan Club. Students grades 7-12 and college students are invited. New River Behavioral HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Sunday, September 18 will meet. The public is invited. Call 828-264-9007 for more information. 7 p.m.:Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the South Fork Church fellowship hall off Railroad Grade Road. A potluck supper will be followed by a brief business meeting and a presentation by Jeffrey Scott, of the National Committee for the New River, on the Todd South Fork Greenway and the Castle Ford Bridge project. Note that the Ruritan Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. in the same location, in case others want to attend. 10 a.m.: Mount Jefferson Rocks! Have you ever wanted to know more about the forces and rocks that keep Mt. Jefferson towering above at 4683 ft. above sea level? Have you ever wanted to know more about mountain mapping and topolines?Bringyourquestions and some sturdy shoes and set out on an investigative look at mountain geology and mapping. This hike will be at a relaxed pace but the trail is strenous in sections. Meet at picnic shelter. 10 a.m.: New River Baptist Church will have Homecoming services. The Melody Trio will be singing and pastor, Rev. Wayne Jones, will bring the morning message. Lunch will follow. 10:30 a.m.: Buffalo Baptist Church will have Homecoming services. Guest speaker will be Rev. Steve Viers. The RotenArnold family will present special music. A covered dish lunch will follow. Pastor Dean Watson and the congregation invite you to attend. 11 a.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have Homecoming services with Rev. David Blackburn speaking. Special music will be at 10 a.m. with Sacred Ground. Lunch will follow. All former members, pastors, and friends are invited. 2 p.m.: Reunion Annual Graybeal of the family of the late Samuel "Sam" and Matilda Oliver Graybeal at the Riverview Community Center. Come and enjoy food and family fun. Beaver Creek Baptist Church will have a spaghetti lunch after the worship service. Adult plates will be $6 and children's $4. All donations will be appreciated. Old Fields Baptist Church will have high attendance day. Everyone is encouraged to come and help with the effort. There will be a picnic lunch after the service. Rev. Jack Miller and congregation invite Loans for Cattle Operations • Purchase brood cattle and feeder calves Wednesday, September 21 7 a.m.: Pet Drop off at Happy Tails Pet Supplies on the Backstreet for the Spay/ Neuter program sponsored by the Ashe County Humane Society. Pet must be picked up Thursday at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Thursday, September 22 6:30 p.m.: Ashe County Home Builders Association will meet at the Ashe Services for Aging to discuss sending a team to either Mississippi or Louisiana to help "rebuild". The public is encouraged to attend. 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at Fort Hamby Park in Wilkesboro. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Friday, September 23 7 p.m.: Summer night in the mountains Come up to the first overlook, enjoy the sunset and watch the stars. Meet the park ranger for a relaxing evening on the mountain. We will discuss the natural and cultural history of Mt. Jefferson while wo just enjoy a summer night in the mountains. Saturday, September 24 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Mountain Heritage Festival will be held on Main Street in Sparta. Old-fashioned street festival with juried crafts and food for sale, heritage demonstrations, live music, flatfoot contest and activities for the kids. No admission. For information call 800-372-5473 or spartanc.com. Studio Hop and Art on the Side will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Open house at over a dozen studios and an arts and crafts show and sale at the Ashe Arts Center. 12 noon: Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department will have Hot Dog and Raffle Sale for the Hurricane Katrina survivors. Food available will include hot dogs, chips, drinks and baked goods. Win admission to Skate Zone with tickets selling for $1. Drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Lansing featuring the Joyaires. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Sunday, September 25 2 - 4 p.m.: Rev. Bill Ballou Day will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. This a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife. Opal, for their many years of service. This will be a floating reception. All are invited to attend. 2 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. 3 - 5 p.m.: M u s i c o n t h e Mountain Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Participants will meet at the park picnic shelter. Tuesday, September 27 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. 4 p.m.: Benefit Spaghetti Supper will be held for Bradley 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will hold Mash at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink for $6 per plate. Special singing and cake walk are other events of the evening. Any questions, call 246-3493. All proceeds go to pay medical bills. This is sponsored by Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church and Jefferson Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. 5 p.m.: Benefit Dinner for Peyton Nelson will be held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall. He is the three-year-old grandson of Lucky and Debbi Trammell of Green Cove Community and the son of Gabe and Christina Nelson of Abingdon. Peyton recently had an eye removed and now must raise $15,000 for an artificial eye. The meat, bread and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Donations will be accepted. 50/50 Bingo will be played following the meal. For more information call Debbi 276- their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The speaker will be Jeffery Scott, chairman of National Committee for New River. 388-3984. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will hold their annual Autumn Gala at Council on Aging building on Chatty Rob Lane in West Jefferson. Tickets are $15 each. For more information call 846-9068. 7 p.m.: Special Singing Thursday, September 29 Sunday, October 2 9 a.m.: Homecoming at Warrensville Baptist Church begins with Sunday School followed by worship service at 10 a.m.: Former pastor, Rev. Lynn Gardner, will be the . guest speaker. Special music is planned and a covered dish meal will follow in the fellow­ ship hall. All members, former members, and their families are invited. 11 a.m.: Peak Creek Presbyterian Church will celebrate 84 years with a Homecoming Service. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and a church dinner follows at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 2 p.m.: Annual Sprague and United Chemi-Con Retiree and Spouse Reunion will be held at Riverview Community Center on Hwy 88 West. Bryce Cook will cater the meal. Call 384-3535 or 385-7733 for res­ ervations by September 24. If no answer please leave a message. Monday, October 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "It Still Hurts: Abuse in the Golden Years" will be presented at Boone United Methodist Church. Topics covered will be grief, law enforcement, cultural dif­ ferences, exploitation and guardianship. Registration begins at 8:30. For more info or to register, call Debbie at 336-982-8851. Tuesday, October 4 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center® Fleetwood Library. Thursday, October 6 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held at Ashe Civic Center with all pro­ ceeds going to Ashe County Humane Society. Saturday, October 8 11 a.m.: Friends of the 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New Library will meet to look at River Festival will be held the Blue Ridge Parkway as with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial shared by Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, a NC historian who Par*. Vendor space is avail­ able: $50 for crafts, $100 for presents political, social and cultural issues and decisions food, $25 for nonprofits. Call and controversies central to 336-877-5401 for more infor­ mation and an application. the famed roadway. 7:30 p.m.: Chapter Six, an award winning men's a capella group will perform at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. continued on page 9A Saturday, October 1 Standing drop-in workday at the Center® Fleetwood. 9:30 a.m.: 49th Annual Meeting of Skyline Membership Corporation will be held at Ashe County High School. Business meet­ ing begins at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Several door prizes will be awarded. Following the meeting, a barbeque lunch will be served by Smoky Mountain Barbeque. 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For more information, visit their website, www.mcfarlandpub.com.) 346pp. soflcover Cap Anson's plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame sums up his career with admirable simplicity: "The greatest hit­ ter and greatest National League player-manager of the 19th century." Anson helped make baseball the na­ tional pastime. He hit over .300 in all but three of his ma­ jor league seasons, and upon his retirement in 1897, he held the all-time records for games played, times at bat, hits, runs scored, doubles and runs batted in. Digital Gameplay Essays on the Nexus of Game and Gamer Edited by Nate Garrelts 268pp. soflcover This volume addresses the world of digital games, with special emphasis on the role and input of the gamer. In fif­ teen essays, the contributors discuss the various ways the game player interacts with the game. The Fisher Body Crafts­ man's Guild An Illustrated History John L. Jacobus 171 photographs (41 in col­ or), 359pp. hardcover The Fisher Body Crafts­ man's Guild was a national auto design competition spon­ The Railroad in American sored by the Fisher Body Di­ Fiction An Annotated Bibli­ vision of General Motors. This competition was for teenagers ography to compete for college scholar­ Grant Burns ships by designing and build­ 292pp. softcover (7 x 10) This extensively anno­ ing scale model "dream" cars. tated bibliography lists and Held from the 1930s through discusses in 956 entries nov­ the 1960s, it helped identify els and short stories from the and nurture a whole genera­ 1840s to the present in which tion of designers and design the railroad is important. executives. This richly il­ Each entry includes plot and lustrated book presents the character description to help history of the Fisher Body the reader make an informed Craftsman's Guild, from its decision on the source's mer­ inception as a philanthropic project by the Fisher family it. during the Great Depression, The Silverplate Bombers to its expansion overseas, and A History and Registry of the finally to its end in 1968. Enola Gay and Other B-29s Configured to Carry Atomic Bombs Richard H. Campbell Fore­ word by Paul W. Tibbets 113 photographs, appen­ dices, notes, bibliography, in­ dexes 245pp. hardcover This book documents thfe development and delivery of the Silverplate B-29 bomber, the remarkable airplane with capabilities that surpassed those of known enemy fight­ THE MM H M TEHIESSEE ers of the time and was em­ CAMFAIHS or 1864 ployed to release the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in iKkttUf* 1945. United States Marine Breaking the Confederacy Corps Medal of Honor Recipi­ ents A Comprehensive Regis­ The Georgia and Tennessee Campaigns of 1864 try, Including U.S. Navy Med­ Jack H. Lepa ical Personnel Honored for 244pp. hardcover Serving Marines in Combat Making extensive use of Edited by George B. Clark 205 photographs, appendi­ materials both contemporary ces, chronology, bibliography, and modern, including let­ ters, diaries, memoirs and index 208pp. hardcover The Medal of Honor is con­ histories, the author presents sidered the ultimate sign of a detailed narrative of the courage and devotion above locales, conditions, person­ and beyond the call of duty. nel, strategies, tactics, battles and skirmishes as Sherman's This reference book lists all forces fought their way from United States Marines and Chattanooga to Atlanta and their comrades of the United then made their famous States Navy (corpsmen, doc­ march to the sea, destroying tors, and one chaplain who all resources along the way. served marines in combat) who were awarded the Med­ Versos Sencillos A Dualal of Honor from 1861 to the Language Edition Jos6 Marti present. Translated by Anne Fountain Foreword by Pete Seeger Masks and Masking Faces 130pp. softcover ofTradition and Belief WorldIn 1890, the great Cu­ . wide Gary Edson ban revolutionary leader 130 illustrations, notes, Jos6 Marti wrote his most bibliography, index 267pp. famous poetry, Versos Sen­ hardcover cillos, in a small town called For at least 20,000 years, Haines Falls in the Catskill masking has been a mark of Mountains of New York. Sin­ cultural evolution and an in­ cere and intensely personal dication of magical-religious in tone, these verses form a sophistication in society. The unique autobiographical ex­ book addresses the distinc­ pression yet have world-wide tive environments within appeal. which masks flourished, and the mask is analyzed as a manifestation of art, ethnol­ ogy and anthropology. Practical Puppetry A-Z A Guide for Librarians and Teachers Carol R. Exner 279pp. softcover Puppetry is an exciting, flexible, malleable art form that can engage the creative forces of children or adults. Puppets can not only tell a story, they can be used to en­ hance the curriculum, pres­ ent an idea or a concept in a compelling way, or teach any number of necessary skills. Cap Anson The Grand Old Man of Baseball David L. 17*1 _ J. Menendez 358pp. hardcover This work concentrates on the longstanding and sig­ nificant factors of regionalism and sectionalism in the vot­ ing for the U.S. chief execu­ tive. For the 35 presidential elections from 1868 to 2004, a narrative describes how the regions, states, and, in some instances, counties responded to the issues and personalities of the presidential contest. nomenon. Beginning with the years 1900-1920, it debunks the myth that changing atti­ tudes toward the tan sprang largely from the world of fash­ ion. Initial pro-tanning medi­ cal hype, emerging negative opinions of sunbathing near the middle of the century, the development of sunscreens, the debate over sunscreen ef­ ficacy, and the sunless tan are all covered here. On Matters Southern Es­ says About Literature and Culture, 1964-2000 Marion Montgomery Edited by Michael M. Jor­ dan Foreword by Eugene D. Genovese 214pp. softcover Marion Montgomery, fam­ ily man, citizen, professor, lit­ erary critic, poet, philosopher, is a prolific defender of the poetic, cultural and critical vision of the Fugitive poets, the Southern Agrarian writ­ ers, and the New Critics of the 20th century. He has pub­ World Shores and Beaches lished more than 20 major works of criticism in the past A Descriptive and Historical 40 years. This volume pres­ Guide to 50 Coastal Trea­ sures ents 26 of his essays. Mary Ellen Snodgrass 318pp. softcover (7 x 10) The Fiction of Rushdie, This reference work begins Barnes, Winterson and Cart­ er Breaking Cultural and Lit­ with an introduction express­ erary Boundaries in the Work ing the significance of beaches and shores to human history, of Four Postmodernists religion, philosophy, and ecoGregory J Rubinson awareness. Each entry begins 236pp. softcover Four authors who encour­ with a topographical descrip­ age readers to question tradi­ tion and contacts for the re­ tional boundaries are Salman gion, discusses topics such as Rushdie, Julian Barnes, Jea- mythical and tribal stories, nette Winterson and Angela artistry, religious meanings Carter. This book takes an and pilgrimages, activism, in-depth look at the works of conquests and the slave trade, these authors with specific piracy, human development, emphasis on how they chal­ and tourism, and concludes lenge religion (especially in with a summary of coastal ac­ its fundamentalist forms) and tivities available today. its intersections with history, Defense Relations Be­ politics, gender and sexuality. tween the United States and Suntanning in 20th Cen­ Vietnam The Process of Nor­ malization, 1977-2003 tury America Lewis M. Stern Kerry Segrave 298pp. soflcover 216pp. softcover In November 2003, Major This history examines the twentieth century suntan as General Pham Van Tra, de­ a social and scientific phe­ fense minister of the Social- ist Republic of Vietnam, met with U.S. defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld in the halls of the Pentagon, signaling a new era in U.S.-Vietnamese defense relations. 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Rev. Buster Mullins, pastor of Little Rock Baptist Church in Chilhowie. Va.. will be speaking. Everyone is welcome to attend. Baldwin Community Church will hold a revival entitled "Concern for the County Revival" with His Laboring Few Ministries from September 1823 with Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and weeknights at 6:30 p.m. Speaker will be pastor/evangelist Steve Ervin. Mt. Olive Baptist Church will have revival services September 25-30 at 7 p.m. with a different guest speaker each night; Sunday - Charlie McCoy, Monday - Chris Cox, Tuesday - David Lyalls, Wednesday - Kenneth Clark, Thursday - Tommy Dollar. Friday - Lloyd Day. Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church on Little Horse Creek, will have revival services beginning September 25 at 7 p.m. Dennis Poe will be the preacher. Tom Stuart, pastor, invites everyone. There will be singing nightly. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will have revival services September 28 October 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dusty Reedy will speak. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be having revival services October 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Julian Owen speaking. Special singing nightly. Rev. Randal Greene and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Come worship the Lord with us. Bald Mountain' Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Uiesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). Pilot Mountain Baptist Church will have revival September 17-21. Rev. Sam Hawkins will speak Sunday - Wednesday nights. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Greater Preservation Fleetwood Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-2468111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil. htm Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re-creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Curriculum, Education Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is openThursday for Middle School night from 4-10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 or 8779332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, County Democratic meets every fourth iy at 7 p.m. at Smoky iin Barbecue. Everyone elcome. For more ition, call 846-9068. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. A PERCENTAGE OF ALL SALES FROM OUR 1 DAY 50% OFF SALE WILL BE DONATED TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. (Blue Ridge BROC Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville Saturday, September 17"' 9:30 am - 6 pm is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL 1 DAY ONLY SALE! RRAND JEWELRY Q -MBW JA • SJO-NCJA Wal-Mart Shopping Cantw. Wilkesboro NC Freemason's Lodge Meeting Hour*: Mori Set 9 JOam-tOOpm is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Em«H duktngQwtlkM.net 1-336-667-2257 1-888-591-3174 UDOSkMLVSCASH ntAMISC DUKE POWER PAYMENTS auapMm Bnnd Jewelry Announcing New Cheap Joe's Workshops... SALLY NOONEY'S BEGINNING WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC'S September 27-29 ~ 9:00am-2:00pm vY m i & Cost:$90.00 ~ Lunch Provided THE JOE MILLER HAVE FUN WORKSHOP (FOR ALL LEVELS » Watercolor and Mixed Medi » October 24-28 > Lunch Provided • Tuition proceeds go to Hurricane Katrina relief "Come join us for either or both of these fun workshops. They are open to alj levels." Cheap Joe Miller Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. 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Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 74 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_0916 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., September 16, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 10 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-16 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/5f76ee214e3d2a40095dea4edb20ec5e.pdf 240305a5aeec226f1a0945bdbe00dad6 PDF Text Text • Girls win Ashe XC invitational Tuesday page 6 September 20, 2005 • Huskies fall hard to Pioneers 50e page 6 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjeffersonpost.com • JV soccer still unbeaten page 7 Volume 80, Issue 75 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 6-year-old collects toys for kids hit by Katrina nH o Qi by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Six-year-old Tyler Reed saw on television all the help going to the adult survivors of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast and wondered what was happening to the children. As a child himself, he could relate to the fear and uncertainty they would be facing as well as the sad­ ness over losing everything they had. He decided to do something about it. "I don't let him watch too much TV because of all the bad stuff," said Tyler's mother, Rebecca Reed, "but one night I was watching the news to get updated and he said, 'Everybody's helping the adults but nobody's helping the kids.' I said, 'Do you want to do something?' And he said, 'Can I?' I said he could, and he said, 'Can I do a toy drive?' I said yes he could and I'd help him." And so the project began and isquickly growing as word spreads of Tyler's effort. It be­ gan with his Cub Scout Pack 214 at West Jefferson United Methodist Church, and then *, his church got involved and now his school at Westwood Rebecca is an afterschool co­ ordinator at Westwood, and she is talking to teachers and staff and helping Tyler talk to other students about collect­ ing toys. When asked why he wanted to do this, Tyler said, "'Cause the kids that were in Hurricane Katrina, they lost everything." And how did he think that made them feel? "Sad," he said with down­ cast eyes, no doubt imagin­ ing how it would feel to him to lose all his toys. "I want to do a toy drive and collect toys and give the toys to them," he said. And how is he doing this? "Mommy helps," he said with a big grin. Rebecca said she is email­ ing people and making an­ nouncements at church, Cub Scouts and school. She is still working on a place to store the toys until they can be sent to the children. They have col­ lected quite a few so far, and some people have given mon­ ey, which she has used to pur­ chase toys for the drive. "We're just trying to get Vft • IP * I t Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Reed Westwood Elementary School student Tyler Reed wanted to do something for the youngest survivors of Hurricane Katrina, so with the help of his mother he has started a toy drive to try and replace some of what these children have lost. Watch for an announcement of a col­ lection site if you wish to contribute. 'Foreigner' opens Friday at Civic Center "The Foreigner," Ashe County Little Theatre's fall production, opens this week at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center for this situation comedy, which will run from Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 25. Directed by Mike Yelton and produced by Grady Lonon, the action takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by "Froggy" LeSueur (Bill Bak­ er), a British demolitions ex­ pert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time he has brought a friend, a patholog­ ically shy young man named Charlie (Robbie Franklin). Charlie is overcome with fear at the thought of con­ versing with strangers; to al­ leviate Charlie's fears, Frog­ gy tells everyone at the lodge that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Through this de­ ception Charlie hears more than he should, thus fueling the hilarity of the play and setting up the wildly funny climax. Through the course of the action you'll meet Betty Meeks (Nancy Carter), a widow who owns the fishing lodge. Along with Charlie, you'll learn the secrets of the sinister Reverend David Marshall Lee (Ken Mullen) and his fiancee Catherine (Jill Gambill). Owen Musser (Waymon Graham), a mean, suspicious property inspec­ tor and the misunderstood Ellard Simms (Thor Tobiassen ) round out the cast. You'll have to be there to see if the "bad guys" are discovered in their plots and if the "good guys" emerge triumphant. Curtain time for "The For­ eigner" is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a SunSee Play, page 5 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Cherokee descendant Cher Shaffer is the first in her family to return to North Carolina since her ancestors were forced out on the Trail of Tears. She moved to Ashe County last year, discover­ ing in the process a feeling of coming home. Born and raised in Geor­ gia, Shaffer lived in West Virginia and Ohio for many years, and spent summers with grandparents in Georgia and Mississippi. She learned about the spiritual side of life from her German Baptist fa­ ther, and from her Cherokee mother she gained an under­ standing of the earth and the world of dreams. Shaffer had dabbled in painting and sculpting since her early 20s, but the loss of her mother in 1977 opened a "Pandora's box" of memories and feelings for Shaffer, and she began to paint on a seri­ ous level. Over the next three decades, this self-taught folk artist became a renowned painter and sculptor with artwork in private and public collections across the coun­ try. "At first, I was trying to work out the grieving pro­ cess," said Shaffer of her foray into serious art. "I did landscapes and memory paintings of family, some of whom were sharecroppers in Mississippi. Somebody saw my work somewhere and de­ cided I was a 'folk artist,' and people started to buy it. I had some exhibits and won some big awards while in West Vir­ ginia. Then my work started being collected." The wife of a CBS screen­ writer who lived part-time in West Virginia liked and col­ lected Shaffer's work. When the lady took some to her other home in California, ce­ lebrities like Steve Martin, Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Fonda and Henry Winkler, as well as governors of several states, saw and admired the art and quickly added pieces /o their own collections. Shaffer's work was in­ ... it going," Rebecca said. "We collected some at the Scout meeting. Neighbors have giv­ en some money for toys. Once we get quite a bit we will load them all in a van and take them to the Centura Bank location to include in a truck going to the Gulf Coast." Items for the Hurricane Katrina survivors are being collected at the former Cen­ tura Bank location in West Jefferson and at the Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department on weekends. . Several tr jckloads have been sent ;ind others will follow as people in the community con­ tinue to donate food, water, clothing and personal sup­ plies for the tens of thousands of people who lost everything in the storm. "Tyler just wanted to do this, so we're just putting it together and getting informa­ tion as we can," said Rebecca. "We want to get the word out and worry about a collection place later. People who want to participate can get toys to­ gether. and we will announce a collection place when we have one." Did your ancestor serve in the Civil War? Photo by Linda Burchette Does Robbie Franklin as "Charlie" really speak Russian? Or is that some kind of gibberish he made up to avoid conversation with English-speaking comrades? What kind of role does he play in the dastardly maneuverings of this zany cast? Come to see "The Foreigner" this weekend and find out in Ashe County Little Theatre s fall production. by Jim Thompson Editor If the answer to this ques­ tion is yes, there is someone who would like to hear from you. Jerry Brown, author of Banks Crossing:The Hanging of Will Banks, is now doing research for a book on Ashe County in the Civil War—or the War Between the States, if you prefer. Brown hopes local resi­ dents will share photos of soldiers either in uniform or in their later years, letters to home, furlough papers, discharge papers, cemetery records or other information. What he asks is the opportu­ nity to take pictures or make a copy of such documents or See Broum, page 5 Cherokee artist featured in weekend Studio Hop Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeiTersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editoriaK3jeffersonpost.com cluded in a book of collected artwork and a traveling ex­ hibition titled "O, Appalachia, Artists of the Southern Mountains," in 1989. She began expanding her expo­ sure with shows and exhibits around the country, through magazine articles and period­ icals. Now her work has been added to museums in Mary­ land and Georgia. Just recently, Shaffer sold a painting to the Hurn Folk Art Museum in Savannah, Ga., and three pieces to the American Visionary Art Mu­ seum in Baltimore, Md. The Baltimore museum is current­ ly exhibiting Shaffer's work in "Race, Class and Gender," opening September 30 for one year and then traveling to a museum in Boston. In Janu­ ary, she will participate in a premier show in New York City for self-taught artists. "That is a big deal and has always been a real matter of pride, that I'm a self-taught artist," said Shaffer. "To do it well enough to be recogSee Artist, page 5 Attention veterans! Do you want straight answers about your vet­ erans' rights and benefits with on-site professional claims assistance? It's available to you through the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). You and your family are invited to visit DAVs Mobile Service Office to learn more about your rights and ben­ efits as a veteran. So many disabled veterans feel confused about the benefits and services they've earned as members of our nation's armed forces. In recognition of your service, you should get all the government benefits you deserve. Photo by Linda Burchette Creston painter and sculptor Cher Shaffer is one of 20 artists featured this weekend in the 14th Annual Studio Hop. You can see the work of this nationally known artist and new resident of Ashe County in her studio, Mountain Mojo, in Riverview Community Center. There's so much to know and each year the laws and rules change. That's why the assistance of a dedicated DAV National Service Officer is so valu­ able to you. If you want to know about your rights and ben­ efits as a veteran, the DAV can help. Our highly trained DAV National Service Officer will be avail­ able to provide you the best counseling and claim filing assistance you and your family can get. Best of all, these services are yours free of charge! You do not have to be a DAV member to get DAV service. On Sept. 26, the DAVs Mobile Service Office will be at Wal-Mart in West Jefferson between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bring your claim number, Social Security number, and any other pertinent docu­ mentation. For more information about DAVs free services, call Ronald F. Hope, supervisor, at 336631-5481. Correction In Friday's edition, there was an error in the date of the 90th anniversary of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. The actual date of the celebration is September 25, 2005. The church was founded in 1915. We regret the error. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Paul G. Rumple Todd March 28, 1919 September 12, 2005 Mr. Paul G. Rumple, 86 of the Todd community died Monday morning at the Segraves Care Center in Jef­ ferson, NC. Mr. Rumple was born March 28, 1919 to Les­ ter and Cora H. Rumple. He was married to Eunice Mor­ rison Rumple in 1941. Mr. Rumple served in the US Army Air Corps from 19411945. He was 1949 gradu­ ate of the Gupton College of Funeral Service. He was manager of the FCX in West Jefferson from 1953-1965. In 1973, Mr. Rumple joined the staff of Badger Funeral Home where he served un­ til his retirement in 1993. In his retirement years, Mr. Rumple enjoyed gardening and working on his farm in Todd, NC. He was an ac­ tive member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted Thursday af­ ternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Jefferson United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin, pastor. The burial followed at Ashelawn Me­ morial Gardens in Jefferson. The family received friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home in West Jef­ ferson. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Eunice M. Rumple, Mr. Rumple is sur­ vived by two sons; Jeffery Rumple of Delaware, Rod­ ney Rumple of Winston-Sa­ lem; one daughter: Theresa Storie of Boone, NC; special granddaughter Windy Angely of the home; seven grand­ children and three great­ grandchildren also survive. The family requests that memorials be made to the Jefferson United Methodist Church PO BOX 276 Jeffer­ son, NC 28640. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the ar­ rangements. Josephine "Jo" Vannoy Booth West Jefferson December 5,1912 September 12, 2005 Josephine "Jo" Vannoy Booth, 92, of West Jefferson and Raleigh, slipped peace­ fully away from her old homeplace, and those who loved her, on Monday afternoon, September 12, 2005. She was born in Fleetwood on Decem­ ber 5,1912, the last of ten chil­ dren born to Larry Stokes and Neilia Osbourne Vannoy. Jo grew up in Ashe County. She played basketball for her high school team. Her height and her will to win helped her to be a good basketball player. This competitive spirit stayed with Jo throughout her fife. Jo worked at Camp Pendle­ ton, California during part of World War II while her hus­ band, George Booth, was an army drill sergeant. The army captain in charge of the base office always made Josephine say "North Carolina" before he would let her enter the of­ fices to work each day. Every­ one enjoyed hearing her sweet southern accent. Working as a bookkeeper at K&W, for Grady Aired, Sr., from 1955 - 1965 was the way Dennis Breece Margie Moss Josephine took care of her two sons, Larry and Ed Booth. Church Burnett Later, whenever she returned Crumpler Jefferson to visit Winston-Salem, Mr. October 3, 1916 June 17, 1923 Aired would always give her a September 14, 2005 September 15, 2005 Mr. Dennis Breece Church, Margie Moss Burnett, free cup of coffee. Jo worked age 88, of Crumpler, died age 82, of Don Bare Road at Meredith College in Ra­ Wednesday, September 14, in Jefferson, died Thursday, leigh where she supervised 2005 at Margate Health & September 15, 2005, at Ashe students who worked in the cafeteria from 1965 - 1975. Rehab Center. Living Center in Jefferson. Funeral services were Memorial services were The students were a real joy held on Saturday, Septem­ held Sunday, September 18, to her. From 1975-1980 she ber 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Par­ was a real estate broker in Ra­ Boone Family Funeral Home ish of the Holy Communion leigh. She also enjoyed playing Chapel with Rev. Junior in Glendale Springs. Father bridge, and her some wonder­ ful bridge club friend?. For Miller, Rev. Larry Shepherd, Steve Miller officiated. Rev. Rex Hall and Rev. Jim Mrs. Burnett was born in many years she had a week­ Greer officiating. Burial fol­ Blacksburg, SC, on June 17, end sales cubicle at the North lowed in Ashelawn Memorial 1923 to Sumter and Letha Carolina State Fairgrounds Gardens Cemetery. The fam­ Bessie Lovelace Moss. She flea market. She loved to buy ily received friends from 1:00 graduated from the Presby­ and sell antiques, and make - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, one terian School of Nursing in new friends and acquain­ hour prior to the funeral ser­ Charlotte and worked as a tances. She loved to spend her vice. registered nurse for many summers in West Jefferson and her winters in Raleigh, Mr. Church was born in years. Ashe County on Tuesday, She is survived by her and traveling between the two October 3, 1916 to the late husband, Dr. John Eric places. Besides being a lookDewey Church and Mandy Burnett, Jr.; three sons, alike to Katherine Hepburn, ' Osborne Church. He worked Harold Hinson Jr. of Pasa­ her nickname was "Go Jo." Brothers and sisters who for Thomasville Furniture dena, Calif., Scott Hinson Company. He is a member of of Springfield, Ohio, and passed away before Josephine Bethel Baptist Church. Brian Hinson of Buford, are: Annie Grabiel, Sessie He is survived by his wife, SC; four step-sons, Jerry Lemley, Wade Vannoy, Byrl Lessie Miller Church, of the Hedspeth of Matthews, NC, Vannoy, Hazel Vannoy, Ginny home; a son, Don Church, of Phillip Hedspeth of New Billings, Wick Vannoy, and Warrensville; three daugh­ York, NY, John Eric Burnett Ruth Price. Josephine leaves behind ters, Thelma Church, of III of Chapel Hill, NC and Crumpler, Ruth Eldreth, of Peter Burnett of Charlotte, her two sons, George Booth Jefferson and Pauline Pow­ NC; four step-daughters, and wife, Bea, of West Jeffer­ ers, of Lansing; a sister, Ha­ Claudia Bladen of Chapin, son, and Larry Booth, and zel Eldreth, of Ohio; a step­ SC, Katherine Zimmerman wife, Vicki, of Chapel Hill; sev­ sister, Georgie Lee Poe, of of Charlotte, NC, Charlotte en grandchildren, Bo, Tobin, Delaware; six grandchildren; Hawke of Sarasota, Fla. and Jody, Simon, Jen, Larry Jr., twelve great-grandchildren; Ruth Weber of Brighton, MI. and Christy Booth; and two Luke a great-great-grandson; sev­ Two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, eral nieces and nephews also step grandchildren and four and Stella Booth. One grand­ survive. step great-grandchildren son, Benjamin Booth, age 19, Flowers were accepted or along with one nephew, Mi­ preceded Josephine in death\ Funeral services were held memorials may be made to: chael Yelton of West Jeffer­ at 10:00 a.m., Friday, Septem­ Bethel Baptist Church, do son, also survive. Johnny Johnson, 1257 West Memorials may be made ber 16, 2005 at the Badger Deep Ford Road, Lansing, to the Parish of the Holy Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. NC 28643. Communion, P.O. Box 177, Ken Morris officiated. Burial You may give the family Glendale Springs, NC followed in the West Jefferson Cemetery. The family re­ your condolences at our web­ 28629. site www.boonefuneralhome. Emailed condolences may ceived friends from 6:00 -8:00 com. be sent to the family by vis­ p.m., Thursday, September 15 at Badger Funeral Home. In Boone Family Funeral iting www.ashelawn.com. lieu of flowers memorials may Home, Inc. of West Jefferson Services were arranged was in charge of these ar­ by Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ be made to the Katrina Disas­ ter Fund or the American Red rangements. pel of Jefferson. Cross. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through Subscribe to the our website at www.badgerfuJefferson Post neralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home by calling JoEvelyn at 846-7164. was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Una Pierce Crist Fredericksburg, Va. July 15, 1933 September 4, 2005 Una Pierce Crist, age 72, died Sunday, September 4, 2005, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Mrs. Crist was born July 15, 1933 in West Jefferson, NC, to the late John Pierce and Clyde Miller Pierce. She graduated from West Jeffer­ son High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to Mr. Eugene C. Crist on Janu­ ary 12, 1956. In 1953 Mrs. Crist was elected Miss Glen L. Martin and Miss Mary­ land Posture. In her young age, she worked at the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company as an executive secretary. Mrs. Crist owned and oper­ ated her own business in Fredericksburg, Va. which she spent the last twenty years running. Mrs. Crist had been a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was enthu­ siastically active in numer­ ous community and civic or­ ganizations throughout her life. She was instrumental in the founding of Mary Wash­ ington Hospital Auxiliary and the establishment of many city intramural sports leagues, especially Softball, in the Fredericksburg area. She was named Woman of the Year Tor the state of Vir­ ginia in ihe late 1970s. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Eugene C. Crist; two sons. El. Scott Crist and his wife, Quynh-Thi, of Houston and Michael E. Crist of Houston; two daughters, Kimberley Crist McLoota and her hus­ band, Chris, of Ocean City and Pamela Jo Haines and her husband, Don, of Berlin. There are five grandchil­ dren; Also surviving are her sisters, Ruth Bata of Pasa­ dena, Md., Vada Locklear of Bear, Del., and Avis Graybeal of Charlotte, NC; broth­ ers, John Henry Pierce and Judge Pierce of Reidsville, NC, Archie Pierce, Vel Pierce, Howard Pierce all of West Jefferson, NC, Larry Pierce of Reidsville, NC and Zane Pierce of Abingdon, Va. and numerous nieces and neph­ ews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hoke Pierce. A funeral service was held Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Burbage Funeral Home at 108 William Street in Berlin. Friends were received Tues,day evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment was private. Donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 1505 Emerson Ave., Salis­ bury, Md. 21801. Advertise your vehicles for sale in the Jefferson Post classifieds during our special Promotion! List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post One Month (8 runs) for Only ivlUP to Hattie Mae Riley Richardson Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17 prior to the service. Mrs. Richardson is survived by four sons, Ricky Richardson, Hurley Turner and Herbert Turner all of Warrensville, NC and Hal Turner of Newton, NC; three daughters, Helen Richardson Of Warrensville, NC, Hester Jones of Conover, NC and Hollia Blevins of Alexandria, Va.; one brother, Howard Riley of Creston, NC; 16 grandchildren and a number of great- great grandchildren. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Booneville, Arkansas July 30, 1941 September 11, 2005 Mrs. Wanda Lee Ashley Delp, age 64, of Booneville, Arkansas died Sunday, September 11, 2005 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Roberts and Rev. Matthew Delp officiating. Burial followed in the Brown cemetery in Rich Hill Community. The family received friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Delp was born in Pocahontas, Virginia on July 30, 1941. She was a retired Office Manager at Page Appraisal Company in Bel Air, Maryland and a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Warrensville August 24, 1911 September 14, 2005 Hattie Mae Riley Richardson, age 94 of Warrensville, NC, died Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Richardson was born August 24, 1911 in Ashe County to the late John and Elizabeth Craven Riley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Herman Turner and a daughter Hopal Marie Turner. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Wayne Osborne officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn DeadI ine foFobTfuaries to be placed in Tuesday's edition of the Jefferson Post is Monday mornings at 8:30. ;ffere kitty, kitty,59 You'd think il would be easy to spot o Icid with a vision problem, but the signs aren't always so obvious. One in four children has a vision problem, but only on eye doctor can tell for sure. And, since 80 percent of all childhood learning is visual, good and good vision go hand in grades hond. For more information, visit www.checkyearly.com & Check Yearly KSXUr See dearly Rake in the Savings1 with this Fall Classified Special! To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE 5 All ads must be prepaid. 119 She is preceded in death by her father, Jim Lewis Ashley; two daughters, Kimberly and Diana Compton; a brother, Doyle Ashley and a sister, Jewel Ashley. She is survived by her husband, Larry Delp, of the home; a daughter, Robin McNutt of Booneville, Arkansas; two sons, Rev. Matthew Scott Delp, of Ainsworth, Nebraska and Jimmy Compton, of Tampa, Florida; her mother, Minnie Ashley Dewease, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee; two sisters, Mary Sheffey of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee and Lois Frances Burnham, Tampa, Florida; ten grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survives. You may give the family your condolences at our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT $18.00 Mail ads w/payment to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: classified@jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercard For more information call Sandra at 336-846-7164. Wanda Lee Ashley Delp Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com * Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of September 2005 ONLY $28l Normally $41.92 K �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 3 College helps firefighters prepare for disaster (Sent.Pmhor 16, 2005)--In (September 1C O ftAt. T the wake of Hurricane Katrina'it has become apparent to all of us the risk and train­ ing necessary to ensure that we here in Ashe County are protected. The county's vol­ unteer emergency service or­ ganizations spend countless hours in training, all with the goal of developing a cohesive and comprehensive response to disaster situations of ev­ ery kind. Over the course of the summer, the Ashe Center ol Wilkes Community Col­ lege provided over 30 courses •in a variety of topics, ranging from basic training for Emer­ gency Medical Technicians to advanced rescue techniques One of the more unique courses offered this sum­ mer was a courge on protect­ ing the public in the event of a structural collapse. The Ashe County Rescue Squad, Warrenville Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department, joined with Watauga Rescue and Lovelady Rescue in a 40-hour Structural Collapse offered by the Ashe Center. This full-scale exercise took two full weekends to com­ plete. Joe Burris from the NC Department of Insurance and Barry Wilson from Gastonia Fire Department were the instructors. While the classroom por­ tion of the course was offered at the Ashe Center, students also participated in handson exercises at the River Bridge off Hwy 16 and at the old Weaver Chair factory. The participants of the class learned about various stages of collapse, including work­ ing with large sections of concrete where they learned to cut and breach sections up 9,000 pounds. The rescue personnel lifted the large sections of concrete by using high-pressure air bags and cribbing the concrete. The exercise also involved metal cutting, using oxy-acetylene, exothermic and petroPhoto courtesy of Wilkes Community College—Ashe Center gen torches. The personnel Determined participants work on moving a section of concrete. completed the training by learning to stabilize a build­ ing through shoring of the "This was an in­ their operational capabilities Incident Command System," vertical spaces, windows and tense class that enabled the using the National Incident said Celia Robinson, coordi­ doors. participants to demonstrate Management System and nator of Continuing Educa­ Gospelaires to perform in county The Gospelaires will give two performances this coming Sunday in Ashe County. The well-known gospel quartet will appear at Em­ manuel Baptist Church, U.S. 221 in Deep Gap, at 11 a.m. There will be a worship ser­ vice at 10, followed by sing­ ing at 11 and dinner on the grounds at noon. The group will also sing at the 6 p.m. service of Midway Baptist Church, located on Mount Jefferson Road in West Jefferson. Based out of Troutman, NC, the Gospelaires originat­ ed in 1966 as a female quar­ tet within Fern Hill Baptist Church. From 1966 to 1993, many changes molded this quartet to make it what it is today. Later, the Lord led the group to trdvel and has truly blessed our efforts to serve Him through song. The Gospelaires' mission is to devote our lives to Him and share with others the great­ est story ever told- Jesus! Our primary goal is to wor­ ship Jesus, see souls saved, lives rededicated and hearts uplifted. Rick Campbell, the lead singer of the Gospelaires, lives in Mooresville, North Caroli­ na. Also known as the spokes­ person for the group, there is no other singer to match his willingness and faithfulness to serve God. Driving the bus, booking the dates, and running the sound, are just a few of his abilities that he gives back to the Lord. There is nothing Rick enjoys more than singing. He often says, "I may not be much, but I'm a child of the King. There is no greater fulfillment than to « Mountain Heritage Hestiva! Sparta, NC Saturday Sept. 24, 2005 9AM - 5 PM crafts demonstrations & sales • food • childrens activities live music • frtee admission Visitors (Renter*. dOO-J/l-J+JJ www.sparta-nc.com Ashe County Little Theatre presents Photo courtesy of The Gospelaires The Gospelaires (left-right): Rick Campbell, Susan Campbell, Jerry Sipes and Jason Gor­ don. share that with fellow chris­ tians and to encourage them to go a little further." Susan Campbell, Rick's wife, sings alto and plays the keyboard. Growing up in a Christian home and having a great desire to learn to play piano and sing, inspired Susan to strive to use her talents for the Lord. Susan has played pi­ ano in church practically all of her life. Susan knows "there is no greater feeling than to know we have shown the love of Jesus to someone through song. It is truly a blessing to see lives changed! Seeing first hand His blessings on us only makes us want to praise Him more." Jason Gordon, the tenor for the group, lives in Statesville, North Carolina. He at­ tends Liberty Baptist Church in Mooresville and thanks his church for their wealth of sup­ port and Pastor Keaton and his family for how they portray friendship and a pastor's love. As a result of Jason's Godly parents and faithfulness to God's house, he was re-born at the age of 7. Since the eighth grade, Jason prayed for God to fulfill his dream of being a singer. When the Gospelaires asked him to join their group in July of 1998, his prayer was answered. Although his greatest prayer is to see oth­ ers saved, he says he "loves to sing about his Lord and Savior and see others being touched by the Holy Spirit." Jerry Sipes adds to the Gospelaires not only a Mar­ tin guitar but a love, laughter, and dedication. Known as the comedian of the group, Jerry lives in Statesville, North Carolina. There is never a somber moment when Jerry is around. We know the Lord has blessed Him with the gift of sharing joy with all those around him. County Dems to hold fall gala Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, Melba Jones, an­ nounced last week that North Carolina State Representative Jim Harrell III, will address Ashe County Democrats at the Ashe County Democratic party annual Autumn Gala to be held September 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council on the Ag­ ing on Chatty Rob Lane in West Jefferson. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door, from local Democrats, or by calling 336-846-9068. The Autumn Gala includes music from a D.J., dancing, a rally speech, fellowship and recogni­ tion of local officials. Jones an­ nounced that local and district candidates will be available to answer questions before and after the event. District Chair David Crawford, and District Secretary Miranda Burgin will bring greetings from the Fifth District and answer questions before and after the program. Harrell, a two term rep­ resentative from Alleghany and Surry Counties and close supporter of North Carolina House Speaker, Jim Black, is descended from an old tradi­ tional political family which includes Laurel Springs na­ tive Robert Doughton who as U.S. Representative sponsored legislation which lifted the el­ derly out of poverty through the signing of the Social Secu­ tion for the Ashe Center. "It included personnel account­ ability, integrated commu­ nications, resource manage­ ment and action plans. Of equal importance, the stu­ dents became familiar with each other and learned how to coordinate and operate as a team. Teamwork is a criti­ cal element when dealing with a disaster." According to Chris Robin­ son, director of the Ashe Cen­ ter, the structural collapse course is just one example of the specialized training that emergency services person­ nel undergo on a continual basis. "I am amazed at the amount of tune and energy the men and women of the local volunteer emergency agencies give to our commu­ nity," Robinson said. "Much of this training is done behind the scenes and is not noticed by the general public, but is vital to our public safety. We should all be grateful for their dedication, and the col­ lege is certainly proud to play a small role in their contin­ ued education and training." The structural collapse class required the use of multiple supplies. A special thanks goes to Paddy Moun­ tain Lumbbr for donating some of the supplies which were used in numerous exer­ cises. Of course, the outdoor exercises could not have been accomplished without the materials at the River Bridge and the Weaver Chair fac­ tory. "It's a team effort between the college and the volunteers to ensure that the training is provided as needed," noted Celia Robinson. "These vol­ unteers work hard in their training and need to be rec­ ognized. I truly appreciate all they do for the community!" rity Act in 1936. His father is a Surry County Commissioner and well-known dentist in the Elkin area. Harrell, a reform-minded attorney from Surry County, hopes to bring jobs and eco­ nomic development to the Northwest through his work in the legislature. He hopes to bring new energy to the party through organizing at the pre­ cinct level and through the development of community based issues. Harrell views Robert Doughton as a role model in politics by emphasizing prob­ lem solving solutions to so­ cietal problems. Harrell is a leader in the North Carolina Democratic Party and a can­ didate for Lt. Governor in the 2008 Democratic Party Pri­ mary. Harrell and his wife reside in High Meadows Alleghany County and attend the Meth­ odist church in that communi­ ty. He attended law school in Georgia. Ashe County Demo­ crats meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at Smokey Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson at 7 P.M. Party Chair, Melba Jonas, invites all citizens to at­ tend and participate in these gatherings. Call 336-846-9068 for more information. PROFESSIONAL F WRESTLING!!! The CFW is coming to town for a special, one-night blow out! THIS SATURDAY NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 24TH FAMILY CENTRAL - 6:00 PM Come see the stars of the Christian Wrestling Federation face off in a hattle of biblical proportion! The CFW offers awesome and exciting entertainment through professional wrestling with a strong moral foundation in a family-friendly environment. Bring a friend, bring the kids and come out to cheer on the warriors of the CWFH Check out the CWF website: <:.Hkl<;TlAkN»i/kE^TLlNG.GOWy An inspired comic romp by Larry Shue Directed by Michael Yelton • Produced by Grady Lonon Sept. 23 & 24:7:30 pm Adults: $10 • Students: $5 Sept. 25:2:00 pm Reserve Tickets Available at the Ashe Arts Center Ashe Civic Center Call (336) 846-ARTS Rev. Bill Ballon Day The Ashe Baptist Association has designated September 25th, 2005, as Rev. Bill Ballon Day. This will be a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife Opal for their many years of service to the Lord. Brother Bill served as Director of Missions for 22 years and has pastored several of the Associational Churches. We would like to invite you to a time of celebration on Sundau. September 25th at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. This will be a floating reception, to include photos of Brother Bill and his family, music that he recorded, several speakers, and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you at this special event. �[1 Public Opinion S "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Students mark Constitution Day We were delighted Friday to go to Ashe County High School to see a group of ads prepared by students in honor of Constitution Day. These advertisements were designed to illustrate various themes of the Constitution. In addition to the quality of entries, the quantity—exactly 100— was impressive. We believe that stu­ dents can gain no more important knowledge in high school than a work­ ing understanding of our Constitution. Many things in education are impor­ tant; knowing about the Constitution is indispensible. Ignorance and freedom do not go well together. The only true patriot is one who understands what his or her nation is about. And, for this nation, that is to be found in two docu­ ments, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The Declaration provides the basis on which we exist. We are a nation because we believe in Creator-given rights and we believe peo­ ple create forms of gov­ ernment to protect those rights. We also believe that when a government stops doing that, it is the right of the people "to alter or abol­ ish it" and try something new. All this is every bit as revolutionary as it was July 2, 1776, when a some­ what reluctant Continental Congress approved the doc­ ument. The Constitution grows from the Declaration. It cre­ ated a republic—a form of rule by the people in which elected officials handle the day-to-day operation of the nation's business. It set up three great branches of gov­ ernment, designed to work together and against each other so none would grow to be tyrannical in power. Having done this, the country then adopted a series of amendments tell­ ing the government where to stay out. That is the sim­ plest summary of the Bill of Rights. Their message to the government is simple: do your job, but stay out of our homes, our churches and our personal opinions. Don't tell us what to think; we will tell you what we think, and, if necessary, gather in large numbers to do it. Just remember what Mr. Jefferson said about "alter or abolish." Since then, succeeding generations have amended the Constitution to reflect changing times. The docu­ ment remains a living expression of human free­ dom, balanced with the need for order and decision making through majority rule. We congratulate the stu­ dents of ACHS for their interest in the Constitution, and hope they will make preserving and studying it a life-long endeavor. Foxx and Katrina To the Editor: People from all over the 5th Congressional District are contributing what they can to relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Private and government agencies are helping people without homes or belongings to relo­ cate to this area. Countless thousands of dollars and tons of material have been collect­ ed for agencies responding to this disaster. This is the giving and com­ passionate spirit of the peo­ ple of our communities. This is the demonstration of the fundamental understanding that we are all human beings and we rely on each other as community to survive. It is the moral thing to do. Why can't our congresswoman represent this spirit of the 5th district? Last week, Virginia Foxx voted against a federal aid package for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I know there will be some spin put to this, some righteous stand of principal. But the vote was 410 - 11 in favor of the aid package. Clearly leaders from across the country and across party lines know this aid is right use of the resources the Fed­ eral Government. Ms. Foxx has sent an embarrassing message that denigrates the character of her constituents. David R. Crawford Mt. Airy Bush and Katrina To the Editor: "The wnole aim of prac­ tical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an end­ less series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary." — H.L. Mencken Other than telling us how to live, think, marry, pray, vote, invest, educate our chil­ dren and, now, die, I think the Republicans have done a fine job of getting government out of our personal lives. The reason that we have a Bill of Rights is to protect individu- f^ONG 1 A(>1 TVW NOVJ-KUSWES.S ffcpED . ^ - SKOOID Trit SENATOR \JCTTE Fo* "MS CAT THE 4 ll FSI)AV Sff 1EMBER 2°» 2°°5 NOT ? CWBSWWb TUOOjE Letters to the Editor als from the tyranny of such a majority. Scalia claimed the found­ ers intended for government to endorse a belief in a single personal God who is directly engaged in the affairs of men. If they intended such then as articulate individuals why didn't they put it in writing? Government is about keeping civil order. Church is about loving and worshiping God. You don't mix loving God of free choice with something that's about duty and where you were born. The state can't establish who God is. No spectacle is as ridicu­ lous as the American public in one of its occasional fits of morality. The objective is the same as that of the terrorist. It is to multiply fear, restrict liberty and sow seeds of ha­ tred. The arguments of the radi­ cal right amount to excuses, like those of a small child caught stealing cookies. Dur­ ing the past five years, both media and political circles have given an enormous amount of attention to so­ cial issues and culture wars: rise of the Christian Right, anti-abortion groups, our debates over moral decline and moral relativism, prayer in the schools, school vouch­ ers, displaying the Ten Com­ mandments, sex and violence in entertainment, bias in the news media, gay marriage and all the -rest of it. I some­ times think all of it amounts to a bunch of people saying, the world would be a much better place if everybody else thought exactly the same way they do. I'm sure our grandchildren will think very highly of the fact that we wasted all the clean groundwater, petro­ leum, old-growth forests, and messed up most of the arable land, marine fisheries, and oh yeah, heated up the planet. Hurray for the Republicancorporate-industrial com­ plex. This is can be expected when man starts to think he is greater then nature. You really have to wonder how these robots process this stuff in their own heads. The contemporary Re­ publican Party is a coalition of 1) the corporate wealthy; 2) Southern whites (former Democrats) who are damned if they are going to be in the same party with Black peo­ ple; Midwestern and West­ ern rural folks who hate the government that gives them handouts; 4) Neoconservatives among Jews and Cath­ olics who seem to believe foisting democracy on the world should be our job, but are more liberal on social is­ sues and 5) evangelical and fundamentalist Christians. The party cleverly gives its small but fabulously wealthy corporate constituency eco­ nomic benefits like tax cuts while offering its much larger constituencies among white Southerners and rightwing Christians mere symbolic gestures (Bush won't attend meetings of the NAACP, and promotes issues dear to the hearts of evangelicals). It always astonishes how quickly the demagogues in Washington swing into action when there's a chance to hack away at personal freedom. Since the shrub came to power expressions of doubt regarding the righteousness of America's policies are sub­ ject to allegations of "Ameri­ ca-hating" or even allegiance with terrorists. Even the simple reporting of facts that reflect poorly on the Bush is considered suspicious and treasonous by right wingers. They seem to operate on the theory that people will only be safe when the country as­ sumes the same standards of justice as, let's say, Russia or Saudi Arabia. Can't Ameri­ cans see their civil liberties being systematically sav' aged by Bush's rubberstampi Congress including Virginia Foxx? Will it take a decree of martial law to wake them up to this "gathering threat" emerging from the shrub? As Jesus himself said, in chapter seven, verses 15 and 16 of the book of Matthew in the Bible, "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them." Recognize Bush. Craig Dudley Did you know September 15 was a holiday? Post Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Reggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Indeed it was—hot here, however, but in the United Kingdom. Over there, it is called Battle of Britain Day, and it marks a turning point in the struggle between the British and German air forc­ es in World War II. And while the holiday is British, many Americans are alive today because this battle was won, and England—rather than the United States—could be the jumping off point for the liberation of Europe from Adolf Hitler. On May 10, 1940, after a long winter of inactivity, the German armies attacked along the entire western front. In days, Paris fell, along with the Netherlands. Belgium—which had tried to remain neutral, then joined the Allies—suddenly surren­ dered. The shattered remains of the French Army retreated south. The British army, with some French, was trapped against the English Channel at Dunkirk. t Thanks to an almost miraculous seaborne rescue, most of the forces were brought back to England. Hitler now started two ini­ tiatives with the British gov­ ernment. On the one hand, he wanted them to surrender; on the other, to conclude a treaty to go to war against the Soviet Union together. He had his answer from Prime Minister Winston Ghurchill, who con­ cluded a speech about the Dunkirk rescue with these words: We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and grow­ ing strength in the air, we shall defend o u r Isla nd, whatever the cost may be, we shall f i g h t on the beaches, we shall Jim Thompson fi*h* °f the land­ ing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old. Hitler got the message, and unleashed the power of his undefeated air force on Britain. By August, the Germans were inflicting heavy casual­ ties on the Royal Air Force, (RAF) destroying airfields and other installations. But one day some Nazi bombers wandered off target and hit civilian targets in London. In response, the RAF managed to conduct a series of air raids that struck Berlin, which their Nazi leaders had assured the German people was unattackable. In response, Hitler threw his entire air might against London and other major cities in the United Kingdom. The death toll among civil­ ians rose into the thousands. Property damage was incred­ ible. But the RAF would not give up. Their pilots and planes dwindling every day, they still managed to meet each attack, airmen flying mission after mission with only time to refuel. In the process, they inflicted nearly two-to-one casualties on the Germans. The houses of Parliament were bombed. Buckingham Palace, home of the royal family, was bombed. Queen Elizabeth said, "Now at least I can look the East End in the face," referring to a poor section of London that suf­ fered terrible damage. Asked whether her two daugh­ ters (one the present Queen Elizabeth II) would be evacu­ ated to Canada—as was hap­ pening with other children— she replied, "The princesses will not leave without me, I will not leave without the king—and the king will never leave." Gradually, the tide began to turn. It was now the Germans who were feeling shortages of bombers and fighters as well as pilots. No matter how many they shot down, there always seemed to be more Spitfires and Hurricanes roaring up to meet them in battle. Churchill summed it up in an Aug. 20, 1940 speech to Parliament: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." The RAF pilots dubbed themselves "The Few," a des­ ignation those still living bear with honor. On Sept. 15, 1940, the Germans ended their daylight raids on London. The attacks continued into October, with the last m^jor bombing raid coming on Halloween. Final toll: 832 RAF fighters shot down, versus 660 German fighters and over 600 bomb­ ers. The Battle of Britain was over. On June 18, 1940, as the German attacks were expected daily, Churchill told Parliament: But if we fail, then the whole world, including the United States, including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new Dark Age made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of per­ verted science. Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thou­ sand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour." Indeed it was. Express your views The editorial page of th( Jefferson Post is available free of charge, for readers to express their views. All i takes is a letter to the edi tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com munity interest and shouk be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed witf an address and phone num ber for verification purposes Only the writer's name an( community will be published Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept ed for publication. Please address: To th« Editor, Jefferson Post, PC Box 808, West Jefferson NC 28694 or email t< jthompson@jeffersonpost com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Skyline to hold annual meeting The 49th Annual Meet­ ing of SkyLine Membership Corporation is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, at Ashe County High School in West Jefferson. SkyLine custom­ ers who have active member­ ships in the cooperative are invited. Member registration be­ gins in the commons area at 9:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting in the au­ ditorium at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will include reports from officers, election of directors and recognition of participants of the follow­ ing SkyLine youth programs: the Frank James-SkyLine Scholarship, N.C. Cooperative Leadership Conference and Foundation for Rural Service feature Tommy Rash and His (FRS) Youth Tour. The follow­ Amazing Magic Show and ing SkyLine directors have face painting from 10 a.m. been nominated for election until the close of the business to the board for a three-year meeting. Following these term: Molly Gambill (Ashe activities, a complimentary County), Buster Burleson barbecue lunch catered by (Avery County) and Thomas Smoky Mountain Barbecue Joseph McNeil (Watauga will be served to SkyLine County). members in the school caf­ Additionally, SkyLine, eteria. Entertainment at this SkyBest and Carolina West year's meeting will feature Wireless will feature product/ bluegrass music by the Ashe service displays in the com­ County Bluegrass Band, who mons area. At the close of will perform during registra­ the business meeting, several tion in the auditorium and at door prizes will be awarded, lunch in the cafeteria. including the grand prize—a For more information $1,000 gift certificate toward about the Annual Meeting, a member's energy cost, such please call your local SkyLine as electric or heating fuels. Customer Service Center at Children's activities will 1-800-759-2226. Brown continued from front page Photo by Jim Thompson One hundred students at Ashe County High School honored Constitution Day by creating ads to promote our founding document. Here teacher Terry Williams (dressed as Alexander Hamilton) and two of the judges of the contest, Jak Reeves of Vannoy & Reeves and Linda Harms of the Arts Council, look over entries. The top three winners were: Ashley Nicole Lewis, Carrie Calhoun and Courtney Miller. Honorable mentions went to: Amber Stevens, Travis Trivette, Rebecca Holman, Sarah Wheeler and Em­ ily Gamble. Prizes were provided by: Steve Johnson Auto World, Truffles Restaurant and Phil Howell, ACHS principal. Thanks to the sponsors of the program and those who helped out: Jefferson Post, Ashe County Arts Council, Vannoy and Reeves, attorneys at law, Ashe County Little Theatre and Husky Booster Club and ACHS Media Center. Studio Hop features artists across two counties by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor For delightful artwork close to home, take a trip around the county this week­ end during the 14th Annual Studio Hop and Art on the Side, a showcase of the ar­ tistic talent tucked away in Ashe County's mountain communities. Studios will be open on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and again on Sunday, Sept. 25, 1-5 p.m. Art on the Side will take place at the Ashe County Arts Center in West Jefferson on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating studios on the Hop include: •Glendale Springs - Silver Designs - Lesa Eremita and Greenhouse Crafts - Michael and Joan Bell; •Sparta - Mangum Pot­ tery of Turkey Knob; •West Jefferson - Origi­ nals Only - Joan Bell and Lenore DePree, Mount Jefferson Handcrafted Candles, Gran­ ny Grady's Bears - Cynthia Grady, Mud Mama Pottery Pat Kincheloe Morrison, Ashe Arts Center, Morgan Studios - R.T. and Camille Morgan, Tin Roof Gallery and Studio - Catherine Altice, Stephen Shoemaker Studio, Bohemia Gallery - Janet Brashear, and Mark Stephen Willingham; •Jefferson - Mary-Ann Prack Studio and Creekside Garden Gallery; •Fleetwood - Val Somers Studio and Gum Ridge Mill and Flying Pig Furniture; •Todd - Linda Bruce Stu­ dio and The Fiddler Forge Tom Wooten; •Creston - Mountain Mojo - Cher Shaffer at Riverview Community Center. Visitors to the studios and galleries and to Art on the Side will see a wide variety of mediums used in handmade and original artwork and crafts including paintings, photography and drawings, sculpture, pottery, baskets, jewelry, toys, collectibles, stained glass, quilts, metal, clay and woodwork. For a map of the studios and more information about the event, contact the Ashe County Arts Center at 846ARTS. of mediums making use of found objects, recycled ma­ terials and almost anything at hand including doors and walls." Shaffer will be in Wash­ ington, D.C., in October for a show and is an invited art­ ist for the "Kentuck" folk art show in Alabama. You can see Shaffer's work closer to home at galleries in Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, Chapel Hill and Asheville. For an even closer look, visit her new studio, Moun­ tain Mojo, in the Riverview Community Center, during this weekend's Studio Hop (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.) She works at the community cen­ ter and at her home. Shaffer and her husband, Denny Connolly, moved to an isolated farm in Creston to be closer to her roots and to nature. They have spent years learning to live closer to the earth and do things for themselves, such as raising animals and food, and mak­ ing clothing and household items. Shaffer had thought about coming to North Caroli­ na for a long time, and during an artist's residency in Ohio, the desire became an urgen­ cy. She and Denny looked on the Internet for places to live and found their new home in Creston. She has relatives on the Cherokee reservation she hopes to meet. That heritage is what has finally brought her home. Artist continued from front page nized." And proving that an artist can have a significant impact without an academic background. Her work is whimsical, homespun, graphic and eth­ nic. It's full of color and move­ ment, feeling and emotion. As she told the Portsmouth Museums during an exhibit in the mid-1990s, "If you can communicate through color and light your emotions and your experiences, then people will respond, and that's what art is at its best, a commu­ nication between people." Her work, the Portsmouth Museums brochure states, "is spontaneous, often arriv­ ing fast and furious...not the result of careful thought and planning. She uses a variety Play continued from front page day matinee at 2 p.m. Re­ served seating is available in advance from the Ashe County Arts Council. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, on sale now at the Ashe Arts Center, either in person, or by phone at 336846-ARTS. Credit cards are accepted. Uisif wwwJeffersonPost.com Garade Sale Saturday. Sept. 24 • 7:30 am until? information. "I would also like to take pictures of authentic uni­ forms, weapons or any items from the Civil War," Brown said. "Any information on any native Ashe Countian who served in the Civil War would be appreciated," he said. "If you are unsure whether or not a family member par­ Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JAMES GOODMAN JR AND K1MBERLY GOODMAN. HIS WIFE to AMY MANDART, Trustee(s). which was dated August 26. 2003 and recorded on September 2, 2003 in Book 00300 at Page 1621. Ashe County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned. Brock & Scott. PLLC. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 30, 2005 at 2:45PM. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Ashe County. North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING on a point in the centerline of N.C.S.R. # 1177, said point being the southeastern corner of Lot 8 of the Maple Ridge Development as recorded in Plat Book 5 Page 71, of the Ashe County Registry, thence with the eastern line of said Lot 8, five courses, 1) thence N. 12-44-17W. 31.96 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, 2) thence N. 04-10-00W. 16.94 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, 3) thence N. 10-59-00W. 57.49 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, 4) thence N. 31-53-13E. 78.49 feet to a 14-inch locust, 5) thence N. 62-26-52E. 87.69 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set by an apple stump, said rebar being in the southern line of Lot 7 of said Maple Ridge Development; thence with the southern line of said Lot 7, two courses, 1) thence N. 84-45-00E. 72.06 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set. 2) thenCe S. 69-05-00E. 17.73 feet to a point; thence S.09-12-03W. 226.35 feet to a point in the centerline of said N.C.S.R. # 1177; thence with the centerline of said N.C.S.R. #1177, two courses, 1) thence N.83-31-JOW. 45.29 feet to a point, 2) thence N.86-36-09W. 107.29 feet to the BEGINNING; containing 0.82 acres more or less. Save and except any releases or deeds of release of record. Said property is commonly known as 3235 Water Tank Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45tf) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)( 1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at. or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way. deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owneds) of the property is/are James Goodman Jr. and wife, Kimberly Goodman. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC By: James P. Bonner, NCSB No. 15788 5919 Oleander Drive Suite 115 Arboretum Center Bldg 2 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 05-05380 THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY William H. Curry. Resident Conductor Tickets available at the behind the old courthouse, turn onto Ashe St. Ashe Arts Center or bv phone Left on Wiley Street, 4fh hou.se on left. :i'W>.84f>ARTS winter. Some men's and baby items. House hold items and decorative accessories. Picture*, jewelry, hooks and several free items. Some free school supplies. Something for eveiy one? the owner's permission, and they would receive recogni­ tion of their name or family's name in the book," he said. "So take a part in preserving the history of our county and your family, dig in your attic and contact me." Jerry Brown can be reached by phone at 336846-5915 or by email at rnjbrown@8kybest.com. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ASHE COUNTY 150 Wiley Street in Jefferson: From Court St. Larde variety of ladies clothes mostly fall & ticipated in the war, please contact me—I have a very ex­ tensive name list of Civil War soldiers from the county." Brown is also interested in old family stories related to the war, and hopes that this new book will preserve mem­ ories that might otherwise be lost. "Any items used in this new book would only be done with (SEAL) October 4, 2005 7:30 pm Ashe County High School Adults: $12 • Students: $5 All scats reserved �This week in Husky sports Tuesday—September 20 Volleyball (JV/Var) @ North Wilkes 5 p.m. Women's Tennis @ North Wilkes 4:30 p.m. Cross Country MVAC Mid-Season Meet @ Forbush 4:30 p.m. Wednesday—September 21 Varsity Soccer @ North Wilkes 6 p.m. Thursday—September 22 Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs. North Surry 5 p.m. Women's Tennis Home vs. North Surry 4:30 p.m. Varsity Soccer Home vs. Oak Hill Academy 6 p.m. IV Pfinttvill Mnmi> v« R^aonn 7 n 111. BOWLING Tuesday League Open Frame 7-1 N.R. Archery 7-1 VA-NC Concrete 7-1 Barr Insurance 5-2 State Drywall 4-4 Little's Fitness 4-4 T.W. Enterprises 4-4 Mike's Muffler 3-4 Reed Electric 2-5 Harris Guitar 2-5 Lee's Trees 1-7 H.C. Carpentry 0-8 High Game Scratch J. Cannon 235 D. Leserra 226 J. Farrington 218 High Game Handicap J. Cannon 265 L Miller 254 M. Taylor253 High Set Scratch R. Frye 579 W. Bledsoe 564 J. Farrington 555 High Set Handicap I. Miller 665 B. Carter 648 T. Hopkins 647 Women's High Game 1. Miller (scratch) 209 I. Miller (hdep) 254 High Individual Average B. Lewis 188 T. Jarman 187 N. Wyatt 186 High Team Average State Drywall 840 Open Frame Gang 839 New Riv. Archery 827 Thursday League Tucker Masonry 8-0 United Chemi-Con7-I Bill's Garage 7-1 Cardinal Lanes 5-3 Ashe Co. Motors 4-4 Bledsoe Concrete 4-4 Radio Hill Sales 2-6 Church's Const. 2-6 A-Team 1-7 High Game Scratch R. Weaver 244 J. Ham 234 B.J. Howell 219 High Game Handicap J. Ham 255 R. Weaver 251 E. Rash 250 High Set Scratch R. Weaver 649 J.Ham 615 M. Leserra 597 High Set Handicap J. Greer 691 J. Ham 678 R. Weaver 670 Women's High Game I. Miller (scratch) 166 H. Leserra (hdep) 222 High Individual Average R. Weaver 217 M. Leserra 202 S. Katz 194 High Team Average Tucker Masonry 887 United Chcmi-Con828 828 Cardinal Lanes SOFTBALL R L Electric 10-1 221 Grocery 6-4 Rolen Insurance 5-5 SSV 0-11 August 25 221 Grocery 19 B. Check 2/4, HR R L Electric 6 R. Dishman 2/3, 2 R R L Electric 23 G. Poe 3/4, 2 HR SSV 2 R. Elliott 1/2, R Rotcn Insurance 17 J. Kemp 3/3 SSV 0 B. Woods 1/1 September 1 R L Electric 10 G. Poe 3/4, 3B, HR 221 Grocery 9 N. Barker 2/3, 2 HR R L Electric 32 R. Cox 3/3. 2B SSV 1 B. Woods 1/2, R Rotcn Insurance 23 S. Hilliard 3/4 (2)2B, 3B SSV 7 M. Royal 2/3, 2 R September 6 R L Electric 35 Tatcr 6/6, 3HR 2 Rotcn Insurance G. Richardson 2/2, RBI 221 Grocery 11 N. Barker 2/3,2HR 9 Roten Insurance S. Hilliard 4/4, HR 221 Grocery 24 M. Peters 5/5, 3R SSV 4 B. Bran noil 2/2 September 8 RL Electric 21 Ci. Poe 5/5, 2HR 221 Grocery 14 N. Barker 4/5, 2HR 33 R L Electric R. Dishman 4/5 SSV 1 E. Woods 1/2, R Rotcn Insurance 19 W. Teastcr 2/3, 2B SSV 2 G. Rodriguez 1/1 SSV 2 B. Brannon 2/2 Girls XC wins Ashe Invitational by Shane Hopkins Last Wednesday the ACHS Cross Country teams hosted the Ashe County Invitation­ al—their lone home meet of the season, and the women's team had four finishers in the top five (half of the top 10) to take first place with only 19 points. The competing team results mance, posting a near perfect score of 19, with five runners in the top eight. Molly Hanes really stepped up, placing third on the team." In the men's race, Ashe County finished in the mid­ dle of the pack, just behind Watauga but well ahead of Alleghany. Team results were: 1st place—North Sur- meet. Thanks to Wiley Mock at Edward Jones Investments for sponsoring the race, and to Aaron Kolbow and the folks at Ashe Park—they really have the park looking great." On Saturday, September 10th, the cross country teams competed at the ASU Clash of the Classes at State Farm Fields in Boone. Sixteen schools participated in the two-mile races, which were separated by class (grade). In the men's freshman race (36 runners), Zach Holman finished in 8th place with a time of 12:33, Holden Hudler came in 13th at 12:44, and Orrin Shatley was 25th with 14:30. In the men's sophomore race (37 runners), Andy Widner placed 31st with a 13:22 time, and Cory Halsey had 15:08 for number 36. In the men's senior race (39 runners), Eric Johnson came in 19th with a time of Photo by Shane Hopkins The top five finishers for the Huskies, left to right: Emaline Shatley, Mandy Jensen, Molly Hanes, Emily Gamble and Ashton Little. were: 2nd place—Watauga (46 points), 3rd place—North Surry (93 points), 4th place— Alleghany (136 points), and 5th place—Starmount (no score). Individual results for Ashe County (out of 35 runners) were as follows: 1st place—Ashton Little (22:56), 2nd place—Emly Gamble (23:53), 3rd place— Molly Hanes (24:23), 5th place—Emaline Shatley (24:53), 8th place—Mandy Jensen (25:24), 17th—Devin Little (27:47), 22nd—Whit­ ney Stuart (28:57). / Coach Logan Freeman commented, "With steep hills and sharp turns, this is. prob­ ably the toughest course we'll run all year. Hence, the times averaged about one minute slower than usual. "Our women's team turned in another strong perfor- ry (25 points), 2nd place— Watauga (54 points), 3rd place—Ashe County (66 points), 4th place—Alleghany (125 points), 5th place—Starmount (152 points). Individual results for the Huskies (out of 57 runners) were: 8th—Eric Johnson (20:07), 11th—Eric Prange (20:52), 14th—Brandy Phipps (21:25), 15th—Zach Davis (21:26), 18th—Zach Holman (21:56), 19th—Randall Pennington (22:12), 24th—Andy Widner (22:58), 34th—Orrin Shatley (24:19), 37th—Josh Shumate (25:01), 46th—Cory Halsey (27:13). Coach Freeman said, "Eric Johnson continued his consis­ tent running, placing eighth out of 57 runners." Freeman added, "Thanks to all the parents, faculty and other who helped with the Photo by Shane Hopkins Ashe County Invitational winner, Ashton Little, jumped out to a huge lead on the first loop of the course at Ashe Park and never looked back. 11:49, Josh Shumate placed 28th at the 12:37 mark, and Eric Prange finished in 13:05 for 32nd. Team results for the over­ all men's competition were: 1st—Surry Central (53:37), 2nd—Elizabethton (54:51), 3rd—Watauga (56:42), 4th—Enka (57:37), 5th— Sullivan Central (58:16), 6th—St. Stephens (60:00), 7th—Greer (60:05), 8th— Northwest Cabarrus (60:10), 9th—Tennessee High (61:04), 10th—Ashe County (62:44), 11th—West Wilkes (63:10), 12th—North Stokes (no score), 13th—North Wilkes (no score), 14th—Mount Airy (no score), 15th—Hibriten (no score), 16th—South Stokes (no score). Devin Little competed as the only Ashe County fresh­ man and came in 14th out of 24 runners with a time of 15:23. In the women's junior race (30 runners), Ashton Little placed 3rd with 13:06, Emily Gamble was 12th at 14:20, Emaline Shatley came in 14th with 14:30, and Mandy Jensen was 15th at 14:36). Myra Miller, the team's only senior, turned in a time of 15:02 for a 10th place finish out of 18 runners. The team results for the overall women's competition were: 1st—Greer (65:56), 2nd— Enka (67:06), 3rd—Watauga (67:50), 4th—Northwest Cabarrus (68:13), 5th—Ten­ nessee High (71:23), 6th— Ashe County (71:33), 7th—St. Stephens (72:30), 8th—Elizabethton (73:36), 9th—West Wilkes (76:08), 10th—Sul­ livan Central (77:26), 11th— Mount Airy (81:22), 12th— North Stokes (no score), 13th—North Wilkes (no score), 14th—Surry Central (no score), 15th—Hibriten (no score), 16th—South Stokes (no score). Coach Freeman comment­ ed, "There were 16 really good teams at the meet, including schools from Virginia and South Carolina, and I thought our kids competed really well. Twelve of our fourteen run­ ners improved their two-mile times from three weeks ago. Three runners (Devin Little, Zach Holman, and Andy Widner) improved their times by over one minute. Ashton Little, Myra Miller, and Zach Holman earned medals by placing in the top ten in their respective races." Photo by Madeline Thompson Corey Halsey, (I), gave ev­ erything he had left - and then some - to finish strong just ahead of an Alleghany opponent. The "XC" teams will be competing at the Mountain Valley Conference Mid-Sea- Photo by Shane Hopkins Eric Johnson finished in first place for Ashe County and he received an A. C. Invitational t-shirt for his top ten overall performance. son meet today at Forbush High School. JV and varsity football teams fall to Watauga by Shane Hopkins The second home game of the season for the Huskies was a very pretty evening for foot­ ball, but not a pretty evening of it. The visiting Pioneers showed up on Ashe County's field full of adrenaline and they didn't let up until the fi­ nal horn sounded with a 29-12 win over the home team. After a scoreless first quar­ ter, Watauga got on the board early in the second with a six-yard run by the Pioneers' running back (Breitenstein); the extra point kick made it 7-0 with 8:42 remaining in the first half. Ashe County responded three minutes later when quarterback Ethan Goodman capitalized on a successful of­ fensive drive by taking the ball across the goal line from one yard out; they were down by Photo by Shane Hopkins Freshman quarterback, Daniel Wain, looks downfield for an open receiver in Thursday night's JV game at Watauga. one, 7-6, after the extra point kick was no good. The Pioneers would have the last say before the break, as they punched another TD in from the two-yard line and added the point after kick to take a 14-6 lead into the locker room. The third quarter drought wasn't broken until the 5:56 mark when Watauga scored their third rushing touchdown of the evening and went ahead 22-6 after the kick was good. The Huskies' offense contin­ ued to struggle throughout the second half, as interceptions, penalties, fumbles, and fail­ ure to convert third downs put a stop on any hopeful drives more so than the Pioneer de­ fense. One more trip into the end zone seemed to put the contest out of reach at 29-6 with 8:13 left to play. Ashe County did manage to score once more off a Justin Hodges run to make the final numbers 29-12 after a failed two-point conversion. And just as the varsity team had their share of "unsports­ manlike conduct" penalties, it only took one of them in the JV game with a minute remaining in the game to give Watauga the edge they needed to pull Photo by Shane Hopkins Sid Carpenter led the Huskies' rushing effort against the Pioneers on Friday night with 50 yards on seven carries for an 8.4 yard average. out a 7-0 victory in Boone on Thursday night. In reference to Friday night's game Coach Dale Galloway commented, "We have tried to find some positives to get out of the game and we can't seem to find any. We've got our work cut out for us this week; we just have to figure out a way to stop beating ourselves." Football Scoreboard High School Ashe Co.(12) Watauga (28) N. Wilkes (6) Alexander C.(49) Surry C.(12) E. Randolph (37) W. Stokes(28) N. Surry (9) W. Henderson (18) Avery Co.(35) Alleghany (0) Mt. Airy (49) Elkin (42) Bishop McGuiness (6) E. Wilkes (25) N. Stokes(16) E. Surry (46) S. Stokes (0) Bandys (43) Hibritcn (13) W. Caldwell (40) Bunker Hill (19) College (ACC) N. Carolina (5) Wisconsin (14) Duke (40) VMI (14) Wake Forest (44) E. Carolina (34) NC State (54) E. Kentucky (10) VA Tech (45) Ohio (0) Virginia (27) Syracuse (24) Maryland (19) W. Virginia (31) Clcmson (30) Miami (36) GA Tech (28) Connecticut (13) Florida State (28) Boston College (] (SoCon, Div.I-AA) Appalachian (30) Coastal Carolina (3) W. Carolina (3) Cincinnati (7) Elon (34) Presbyterian (19) This Friday the Huskies will travel to Ronald Reagan High School, a brand new school in Forsyth County. The Reagan Raiders JV team will be at ACHS on Thursday for a 7:00 kickoff. Watch for complete stats on the Watauga game and di­ rections to Reagan (Pfafftown, NC) in Friday's paper. (NFC South) Carolina (27) Atlanta (18) Tampa (19) NFL New England (17) Seattle (21) Buffalo (3) (SAC, Div.II) Len-Rhyne (16) Davidson (9) Catawba (16) Indiana. PA (19) Mars Hill (33) Cumberland (10) •Gard-Wcbb (54) Belhaven (7) •Emory & Henry (Bye) Cats hand Pats 3rd loss in 35 games. �team. two more wins .. Photo by Vickie Herman Alex Eller won all three of her #4 singles matches last week by a total combined score of 41 games to 17. jv JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS Photo by Shane Hopkins Hard-nosed JV goalkeeper Jonathan Leonard doesn't mind a smash-mouth collision every now and then in or­ der to defend the Huskies' goal. by Shane Hopkins R.Curcio/Leah Fulbright won The ACHS ladies' tennis over Price/Najera 8-1. In ex­ team was on the road last hibition, the team of Lawler by Shane Hopkins Tuesday at Surry Central Last Monday the JV Hus­ and Blevins shut out Brenand they defeated the Gold­ kies soccer squad defeated wald/Smith 6-0. en Eagles, but not without Coach Herman stated, "An­ Wilkes Central at home by a long, hard fight. With five other good win against a chal­ a decisive 4-1 margin to ex­ of the nine matches decid­ lenging team. We won 7-2 the tend their undefeated sea­ ed by third-set tiebreakers, first time we played them. son to three games. Patrick the Huskies' 7-2 victory was We showed improvement in Carazo and Tucker Clay much more challenging than all the matches I thought. each scored a goal against the score would make it ap­ People like Amy Curcio and the Eagles, and Dakota pear. Alex Eller that lost singles Powers kicked in two more. Coach Vickie Herman com­ Coach Richard Gill, now matches last time won big mented, "We knew this was this time." in his second year at ACHS, going to be a close match be­ The tennis team now holds cause both Surry Central and a secure spot at number two Ashe County had only lost in the conference, and they one game so far and that was travel to North Wilkes today to Wilkes Central. to face the Vikings. Thursday "We started off the singles they will host North Surry at matches fairly well. In fact, ACHS at 4:30 p.m. by Shane Hopkins we only lost one of the six first sets in the singles matches. But a good team like Surry Central will always fight back, and they did. The singles matches ended with three third-set tiebreakers. Lorna Vega and Alex Eller both came through and won their tiebreakers. That com­ bined with close, hard-fought matches by the Curcio sisters (Amy and Rachel), and an im­ pressive 6-1, 6-1 win by Ivey Tant gave us the match with five wins at the completion of the singles matches. "In doubles we continued the tiebreaker theme. Lorna and Ivey are playing great doubles and they won their match. Amy and Alex went back and forth with their op­ ponents but lost a close tie­ breaker. Rachel and Roxanne won a tiebreaker in another close match but, more impor­ tantly, beat a previously un­ defeated doubles team. "When the dust settled we had played a long, almost fivehour match. I was extremely pleased with our performance and mental toughness in a very close match. I think our young team at this point, halfWay through the season, Photo by Karlton Yearick has matured and learned to April Bowers shows concentration as she sets up the ball handle the pressure of tight, in the Huskies victory. close matches." Individual scores from the singles matches are as fol­ lows: (#1) Lorna Vega defeat­ ed Emily Perkins 6-1, 2-6, 8-6 (tiebreaker); (#2) Ivey Tant won over Lindsay Bowman 6-1, 6-1; (#3) Amy Curcio beat Stephanie Doby 7-6 (7-3 tie­ presents le s„ breaker), 7-5; (#4) Alex Eller rallied back to defeat Haley Smith 4-6, 6-2, 7-2 (tiebreak­ er); (#5) Rachel Curcio won Alex Eller is this week's over Hannah Dockery 7-5, 6selection for the Hardee's 3; (#6) Roxanne Thomas lost " • to Shana Draughn 6-1, 4-6, Athlete of the Week. She 6-8 (tiebreaker). In doubles, won all three of her sin­ Vega/Tant defeated Perkins/ gles matches last week by Doby 8-6, A.Curcio/Eller lost a total combined score of 41 to Bowman/Smith 8-9 (4-7 games to 17 (West Wilkes: tiebreaker), and R.Curcio/ 6-0, 6-2; Starmount: 6-1, 6Thomas outlasted Dockery/ 4; Surry Central: 4-6, 6-2, Draughn 9-8 (7-5 tiebreaker). 7-2 (tiebreaker)). She and On Thursday the girls teammate Amy Curcio also were back on campus and won two doubles matches. shut down Starmount's ten­ Congratulations Alex! nis squad 8-1. (#1) Lorna Vega beat Sha­ na Spencer 6-2, 6-0; (#2) Ivey Tant shut out Katherine Pur­ due 6-0, 6-0; (#3) Amy Curcio each week and check out our defeated Laura Beaver 6-2, latest Athlete of the Week! 7-5; (#4) Alex Eller won over Megan Wilkins 6-1, 6-4; (#5) Mountain Village Shopping Center *246-5504 • Ask atxxit dehvery • 246-5504 Rachel Curcio beat Mary Ann Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel Price 6-0, <6-3; (#6) Roxanne and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques Thomas defeated Yesenia 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 Najera 6-0, 6-1. In exhibi­ Free Letterman Pin to Weekly Winners tion singles, Cyndi Lawler won over Natalie Ford 6-4, Brittany Brown beat Steph­ anie Summers 6-4, Ashley Blevins shut out Sarah Beth Caudill 6-0, and Anna Martin defeated Brittany Melton by defaults. In doubles, Vega/Tant lost to Spencer/Purdue 79, A.Curcio/Eller defeated Beaver/Wilkins 8-4, and Photo by Shane Hopkins Saul Carias leads the varsity squad past Surry Central's defenders. said, "It was an excellent win for them and it gives a lot of confidence going into the next few games." The JV team is now 3-0l(tie) overall, and 1-0 in the conference; their only game this week is on Wednesday at North Wilkes at 5:15 p.m. The varsity team had a much more difficult time with the Wilkes Central, losing with a final score of 5-0. Gill stated, "We ran up against a much more skilled team. They passed the ball very well and were able to move it on us at will." On Wednesday evening the solo varsity match at Ashe County featured the Huskies and the Golden Ea­ gles of Surry Central—the same mascot (as Monday's opponent) brought the same result, a 5-0 loss to the team who began the season with five straight victories. Coach Gill commented, "We need to keep working hard to improve our game." The Huskies are now 5-3 overall and 0-2 in confer­ ence match-ups. They host North Wilkes on Wednes­ day at 7 p.m., and Oak Hill Academy on Thursday at 6 p.m. JV volleyball falls to Trojans The ACHS JV volleyball team traveled to Allegha­ ny on Thursday and was defeated 2-1. Individual game scores were 19-25, 25-21, and 9-25. Coach Laura Foster commented, "Even though we did not win, I was re­ ally extremely pleased with our performance. I thought Sara Bumgarner and April Bower did a good job playing out of position. We had to play without two players, due to the number of matches they can play in one week. That forced other players to play out of their regular position, and 1 was pleased with how we responded. We are improv­ ing at every position." The JV squad's record is now 5-3 overall and 22 in the conference. They travel to North Wilkes to­ day and are back at home Thursday to host North Surry; both games begin at 5 p.m. Joe Young Memorial Tournament Date: Sat., Sept. 24, 2005 Raindate: Sat., Oct. 1, 2005 Location: Ashe County Wildlife Club Skeet Field Registration Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Shooting 50 Skeet and 50 Sporting Clays All Interested Shooters are Welcome! 1 ^Hardee's of Jefferson ATHLETE fei £ m of the WEEK Thanks to our Many Sponsors: Appalachian Mountain Mortgage Jefferson Rent-All Ashe Abattoir, Inc. JMG Energy Solutions Ashe County Builders Lowes Foods Ashe Outdoor Equipment Meineke Car Care Center Carolina Farm Credit Michelle T Shepherd, Attorney at Law Carquest of Jefferson Miller Insurance Agency Church Hardware Company Mountain Aire Seafood Creative Printers Mountainscapes Vacation Rentals Dancy Electrical Contractor Parker Tie Company Darrel Hamilton - Builder Parker-Burgess Realty Eastern Printhead Repair Radio Hill Sales First Citizens Bank Sexton's Tree Farms Food Lion Shatley Construction & Paving Company Gambill Oil Company stop by Hardee's Maurice Woodie Construction Company Buffalo Hunting & Fishing a Magic Video Barr Insurance Agency Smoky Mountain Barbeque Gates Corporation Sturgill's Tree Farms Guardian Insurance The Thomas Herman Company H & W Oil Timberwilde Development Heritage Chevrolet Weaver Equipment Company & John Deere Ingles Weaver Tree Farms J & J Construction A she add /Athletics Wayne Burgess Independence Oil & LP Gas Yadkin Valley Bank Jefferson Drug Store Jefferson Post Tfiatxks ACso to Sponsors Not Listed! Cash Prizes and Trophies will be Awarded in Mens, Ladies & Youth Classes. For more information call 846-1085 or 877-2262 .... /,"T. �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Schedule of halftime activities at upcoming football games Thursday - September 22 Home JV Football vs. Reagan 7 p.m. Thursday - October 20 Home JV Football vs. Starmount 7 p.m. 3rd and 4th grade football players and cheerleaders introduced at halftime 7th and 8th grade football players and cheerleaders introduced at halftime. Friday - September 30 Home Varsity Football vs. North Surry 7:30 p.m. Friday - October 28 Home Varsity Football vs. Wilkes Central 7:30 p.m. Senior night - Senior cheerleaders and senior football players with parents Varsity cheerleaders and Varsity football players with parents introduced introduced before the game. Thursday - November 3 Home JV Football vs. Surry Central 7 p.m. before the game. Pictures can be made for $5. Thursday - October 6 Home JV Football vs. North Wilkes 7 p.m. JV Parents night - JV cheerleaders and JV football players with parents introduced before the game. Pictures can be made for $5. 5th and 6th grade football players and cheerleaders introduced at halftime. Friday - October 14 Homecoming vs. Forbush inter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's „ 2M5/6 Football (Contest The Pizza Deliver? Experts Please see our Friday, September 23rd edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 200S- '06 football Contest Rules i - 15. I 9._ 16.•* • "•%, I spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may I contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in 10. 17. I 11. 18. I 12. 19. I 13. 20. 14. 21. 8 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ I the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A $25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the following Thursday. The bonus prize will not be awarded if there Weekly Winner Will Grand Pri/vC Winner Wl||| Receive a Superbowl Receive a FREE 14" Party Pack from Domino's Unlimited Topping Mr/* Drawn from Pool op Weekly Winners!f Pizza from Domino's! 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. 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With a blend of excellent musi­ cianship and a less than se­ rious view of the trials and tribulations of a performing gospel group The master class offered a unique opportunity for high school students to learn what goes into a successful career in musical theatre. The first half of the class fea­ tured portions of two of the monologues from "Smoke on the Mountain." One excerpt dealt with the witnessing of a sixteen-year-old girl named Denise Sanders (Em­ ily Woods) and the nervous minister-in-the-making out for some field experience named Dennis Sanders (Jer­ emy Aggers). Accompanying Area history buffs and ness interests, inter-and inBlue Ridge Parkway enthu­ tra-governmental dynamics siasts will enjoy a special and ehvironmental impact. treat on Wednesday, Sep­ Dr. Whisnant, a historian tember 28 at the Friends of who specializes in history Ashe County Library meet­ of the American South, re­ ing starting at 11 a.m. in ceived her Ph.D. from the West Jefferson. University of North Caro­ Dr. Anne Mitchell Whis­ lina at Chapel Hill. She has nant of Duke University published and spoken wide­ will provide a presenta­ ly, especially in the area of tion on the conception, de­ southern women's history, North Carolina students velopment, building and North Carolina and Appala­ controversies of the famed chian history. She currently interested in earning de­ Parkway. It is the subject of works at the John Hope grees in dentistry and medi­ her forth-coming book ten­ Franklin Humanities In­ cine at Meharry Medical tatively titled Super-Scenic stitute at Duke University, College are encouraged to Motorway: A History of the where she develops and pro­ attend the Year 2005 Con­ tract Programs Career Con­ Blue Ridge Parkway. motes public programming ferences on Dentistry and Her book, due out in 2006, in the humanities. Medicine. departs from accounts of She began her work on N.C. Central University Parkway history that have the Parkway history in - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Thurs­ portrayed the roadway as 1991, spurred by a love of day, September 22, 2005, in an uncomplicated "godsend the Carolina Mountains. the A. Elder Student Union, for the needy" that appeared The Alabama native spent Room 143 like a miracle as early land­ seven childhood and college Winston-Salem State Uni­ scape architects imposed years at Lake Junaluska versity- 2-4 p.m., Thurs­ their fully formed Parkway United Methodist Assembly day, September 22, 2005, in the New Science Building on vision on an isolated south­ in western North Carolina. ern Appalachian landscape. Dr. Whisnant lives in Cromartie Street N.C. A&T University - 6 Using case histories, Dr. Chapel Hill with her hus­ - 8 p.m., Thursday, Septem­ Whisnant examines the po­ band, a native of Asheville, ber 22, 2005 in Barnes Hall, litical, social and cultural and two sons. Seminar Room issues and decisions that The presentation is made Johnson C. Smith Univer­ have been central to Park­ possible through a grant sity - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fri­ way development including from the NC Humanities day, September 23, 2005, in design and routing, land Council's Humanities Fo­ the Perry Science Hall, 308 management, relations with rum, a speakers bureau of SHA landowners, regional busi­ the NCHC. me Ashe County High School's treble choir and theatre classes enjoy the "Smoke on the Mountain" presentation. these two snippets of humor were two songs excerpted from the performance in which each cast member participated. The cast answered ques­ tions from the two classes Dentistry and medicine career conferences A representative from Meharry Medical • College will be present to answer questions about admissions and the medical and dental colleges. Literature will be available on grants to assist North Carolina residents who attend Meharry to earn degrees in dentistry and medicine. For additional informa­ tion concerning the con­ ferences contact: Robbie Schultz, Outreach Manager, at 919-248-4686 or 800-7001775 ext. 686 or 608. at the end of their preview to give information rang­ ing from personal questions such as which college they were attending to such mat­ ters as how long they had been with the group. The master class was presented through a part­ nership between the Ashe County School System and the Ashe County Arts Coun­ cil. It was the first cultural arts performance of the 2005-2006 school year. Home Builders • H m ei g e tn On Thursday, September 22, 2005, the Ashe County Home Builders Association will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Services for Aging to discuss sending a team to either Mississippi or Louisiana to help "rebuild". The public is encouraged to attend. The hope is that a team of qualified carpenters and car­ penter's helpers can be put to­ gether that will go to the hur­ ricane devastated areas and spend one week working on a yet-to-be-determined project. The Ashe County Home Build­ ers intend to work with Samar­ itan's Purse and other nonprof­ it agencies to determine where al l the need is the greatest and how best to address it. Any agency, church, or in­ dividual that is interested in partnering with the Ashe County Home Builders Asso­ ciation is invited to this special meeting. Many things will be needed to outfit the building team that will be sent includ­ ing volunteers to go, transpor­ tation, building materials, food, monetary contributions, etc. For further information or to offer assistance, please call the Association President, Dar rel Hamilton, at 982-4845 o visit www.ashehomebuildei's com. JOHN DEERE LASTCALL FOR FALL JOHN DEERE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE Pictured left to right are Heritage Chevrolet representative - Greg Cox, Drew Goodman, Martin McVey, Andrea Cheek, Kristy Seatz and Paul Marino - Heritage Representative. Hometown Scholarship Program West Jefferson, NC - Heritage Chevrolet and the Ashe County FFA an­ nounced the launch of the Hometown Scholarship Program, a charity fundraising campaign that will generate scholarship funds for high school students lo­ cally, across the state and throughout America. In its third year, the Hometown Scholarship Program is part of Heritage Chevrolet's con­ tinuing commitment to FFA in their hometown commu­ nity. For the next few weeks, Ashe County FFA mem­ bers will attend community event to request $5 donation in support of their Home­ town Scholarship Program. With each $5 dontaion, 100 percent of the proceeds go to FFA. The Ashe County FFA as well as state and national FFA groups are beneficia­ ries. Individuals who donate to the program may register to win a 2006 truck and auto­ matically receive a voucher to redeem a complimentary T-shirt at Heritage Chevro­ let. "We encourage parents, families, neighbors, and friends of Ashe Coilnty FFA to support this program by providing a $5 donation at local events such as home­ town football games and other events throughout our community," stated Jane Gardner. "This innovative program creates scholarship money for FFA members to further their education, attend FFA activites, and enhance the development of North Carolina's future leaders." Now in its third year, the Hometown Scholarship Pro­ gram has raised more than $2 million for participating FFA chapters. In 2005, the Hometown Scholarship Pro­ gram hopes to raise more than $2.5 million nation­ ally. FFA makes a positive dif­ ference in the lives of stu­ dents by developing their potential for premier lead­ ership, personal growth, and career success through agri­ cultural education. Founded in 1928, the FFA began as an organization of young people who wanted to devel­ op their farming and leader­ ship skills. Today FFA serves more than 476,000 students who enroll in local agricul­ tural education programs in the nation's secondary schools. These students are served by more than 11,000 agricultural teachers. GET *800 OFF AND NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS UNTIL APRIL 2006* DURING JOHN DEERE'S LAST CALL FOR FALL. What's the big deal? For a limited time you can save up to S800 on select John Deere riding lawn tractors and make absolutely no payments until April 2006 during John Deere's Last Call For Fall. So get to your John Deere dealer now and get a great deal on a John Deere. OFFER ENDS SOON. GET TO YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER TODAY! www.John0Mre.com WEAVER EQUIPMENT 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET JEFFERSON, NC (336) 846-3752 /H. Smi niliclMw «*l> Utr qwNl mn n<Ira ki m naMr •• Mad ilkn la«M| Itial iN lM«n|mMIi Mh a »v«c>MW|Mvt a*, iat* tate. If wmri •J*Om Cm* to • mo a FK KamiI j k F« cmnm w*R Atar p«MM»pa* feaca cta|«a« baudarfiMt la mpmlUtaiMa* Ha atoMr* «•» now U IMS AW JM DanI pmmi (da otm aftm telMMffca id JOHDOMM hiMMwati a Oh'i t Caa^wt 0TIBUANO '6VWT.U' OOTJCiJI" W2W COO MSM W * *»••* R • > <1 8 / 7 1 •*aM �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS As chess world championship begins, new McFarland book looks back at its origins by Jim Thompson Editor Less than two weeks be­ fore the start of the World Chess Championship in Ar­ gentina, McFarland & Co. has released a new book that looks back to what many con­ sider the first world champi­ onship. On Sept. 27, eight of the strongest chess players in the world—including the current world champion and the strongest woman player in history—will begin a tour­ nament to decide who is best. The setting is unusual: rural San Luis province in Argen­ Graphic from Utterberg's book; photos courtesy of Corus Tournament Organization tina, whose governor, Dr. Al­ berto Rodriguez Saa, hopes Chess champions past and present (left-right): Charles de la Bourdonnais, whose 1834 the event will draw interna­ match victories showed he was the strongest player of his time; Viswanathan Anand of tional attention—and devel­ India, former world champion, who is competing In Argentina; as is Judit Polgar of Hungary, opment dollars. The governor the strongest female chess player in history. has already steered his prov­ ince back from 23 percent in London. commander and native of the ferent characters. McDonnell On the British side was island of Reunion. It is their was quiet and business like; unemployment and a depres­ an Irishman named Alexan­ story that is told in Cary Ut­ Bourdonnais was a classic sion-style economy. The scene, and stakes, der McDonnell, a business­ terberg's "De la Bourdonnais extrovert. Wind up a six or were much less dramatic in man and sometime overseas versus McDonnell, 1834", seven hour session of playing, June 1834 when the cham­ trader who hailed from Bel­ which came out last week and you would find McDon­ pions of France and England fast. On the French side was from McFarland. nell pacing the floor at home settled down to a chess board Charles de la Bourdonnais, As Utterberg explains, the nervously. Bourdonnais? He at Westminster Chess Club grandson of a famous naval two men were drastically dif­ would be in some tavern, Free concert at Green Cove Station Green Cove: Old Time, Bluegrass, Gospel, and Rick Ott's lively variety of Goodtime Mountain Music will ring through the hills and hollows of Green Cove, Vir­ ginia, beginning at 2 p.m. at Green Cove Station beside the Virginia Creeper Trail. The concert, on the sta­ tion freight platform, is free. All you have to do is bring your lawn chairs and a picnic lunch if you are so inclined. Snacks, soft drinks, and bot­ tled water will be for sale in­ side the station. Featured performers will be Rick Ott, Patty and Tom­ my Calahan, and the Crooked Road Band, formerly known as the Albert Hash Memorial Band. Rick Ott describes himself as a "goodtime mountain mu­ sician" who mixes songs from Country, Folk, and Bluegrass to the delight gf his listen­ ers. His conversational man­ ner "entertains, involves, and humorizes any audience," he says. His recent CD, titled When My Own Top Turns White, is a collection of songs celebrating small town life in the mountains. It includes several original songs high­ lighting the heritage of the Virginia Creeper with a spe­ cific focus on Green Cove and, naturally enough, Whitetop. Patty and Tommy Cala­ han are from Marion and perform a combination of Gospel, Bluegrass and origi­ nal songs. The Crooked Road Band is a multi-talented group of alumni of the Albert Hash Memorial Band from Mount Rogers School and partici­ pants in the Mount Rogers Community Mtisic Program. Members include Kilby Spen­ cer, Blake Rash, Martha Spen­ cer, Amanda Wright, Debbie Bramer, Rich Miller and Em­ ily Spencer. Some members of the current Mount Rogers School band may also show up to demonstrate their tal­ ents on a variety of tradition­ al instruments. Skip Blackburn, who staffs Green Cove Station, urges ev­ eryone to come out, enjoy an afternoon of foot-tapping mu­ sic, meet up with old friends, and enjoy some wonderful early fall scenery. Green Cove Station is lo­ cated about 15 miles east of Damascus, Virginia, on U.S. Highway 58. BOONE—The fall 2005 Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program, spon­ sored by Appalachian State University's Department of Technology, begins Sept. 19 with classes in woodcarving and the pottery technique slip casting. All workshops will be held in Kerr Scott Hall and regis­ tration is limited. For more information or to register vis­ it www.craftenrichment.com or call program director Eric Reichard at (828) 262-6360. Workshops offered this session, and their dates and times are: Slip casting, Mondays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. Beginning Wood Carving, Mondays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, 68:30 p.m. Beginning Jewelry, Tues­ days, Sept. 20-Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Jewelry, Tuesdays, Sept. 20Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate Pottery, Tuesdays, Sept. 20- Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Beginning Weaving, Tues­ days, Sept. 20-Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Individual Pottery Study with Instructor, Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 3-5:30 p.m. Beginning Stained Glass, Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Intermediate Stained Glass, Wednesdays, Sept. 21Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Glaze Exploration and Surface Decoration, Thurs­ days, Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. Digital Photography, Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. Intermediate Black and White Photography, Fridays, Sept. 23-Nov. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Beginning Black and White Photography, Fridays, Sept. 23-Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m. Basket Making, Wednes­ days, Oct. 5-Nov. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Ceramic Tiles and Mosa­ ics, Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. ASU to offer craft workshops playing chess for money. Between June and October of 1834, the two men played six matches, with a total of 85 games. Bourdonnais won four of the matches, and the final score was 45-31, with seven draws, in his favor. That does not really tell the closeness of the competition. Bourdonnais overwhelmed McDonnell in the first match, 16-5, with four draws. In the remaining five matches, how­ ever, the French champion only won by a 29-26 margin, with five draws. Along with the two play­ ers, there was always a third man at these games. William Greenwood Walker, an el­ derly Englishman who was a friend of McDonnell's, sat through it all, writing down the moves. There were oth­ er chess matches between strong players before this time, but this was the first in­ stance when the games were recorded. That is why Utterberg can include all 85 of their games in his book, complete with ex­ tensive notes compiled from over 150 years of comments by later world champions and masters. The games, old as they are, still inspire new generations of players. There are also biographies of the two players, coverage on the openings they used and other background infor­ mation. It is the first major work on this games since 1836, and fills a gap in chess literature. It should be noted that no one called these first matches a "world championship." That title would not be officially used until 1886. But there was little question at the time—or even in retrospect— that Bourdonnais and Mc­ Donnell were the strongest chess players of their time. The road from Westmin­ ster Chess Club to San Luis, Argentina, has included many matches (and a few tournaments). But to take a look at where it all began, the place to start is Utterberg's new book. Copies are avail­ able through local bookstores or directly from McFarland & Co. in Jefferson. Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! 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A potluck supper will be followed by a brief business meeting and a presentation by Jeffrey Scott, of the National Committee for the New River, on the Todd South Fork Greenway and the Castle Ford Bridge project. Note that the Ruritan Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. in the same location, in case others want to attend. Wednesday, September 21 7 a.m.: Pet Drop off at Happy Tails Pet Supplies on the Backstreet for the Spay/ Neuter program sponsored by the Ashe County Humane Society. Pet must be picked up Thursday at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Thursday, September 22 6:30 p.m.: Ashe County Home Builders Association will meet at the Ashe Services for Aging to discuss sending a team to either Mississippi or Louisiana to help "rebuild". The public is encouraged to attend. 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at Fort Hamby Park in Wilkesboro. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: EXTRA Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings at Mt. Hearts for September which is Cholesterol Education Month. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are necessary, call 846-0744. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Friday, September 23 7 p.m.: Summer night in the mountains Come up to the first overlook, enjoy the sunset and watch the stars. Meet the park ranger for a relaxing evening on the mountain. We will discuss the natural and cultural history of Mt. Jefferson while we just enjoy a summer night in the mountains. Saturday, September 24 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.: West Jefferson Lions Club is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast at West Jefferson Elementary School. Cost is $5. Proceeds will benefit blind, hearing impaired and others that need our help. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Joe Young Memorial Tournament will be held at Ashe County Wildlife Club skeet field, shooting 50 skeet and 50 sporting clays. All interested shooters are welcome! Raindate will be Saturday, October 1, 2005. For more information, call 8461085 or 877-2262. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Mountain Heritage Festival will be held on Main Street in Sparta. Old-fashioned street festival with juried crafts and food for sale, heritage demonstrations, live music, flatfoot contest and activities for the kids. No admission. For information call 800-372-5473 or spartanc.com. Studio Hop and Art on the Side will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Open house at over a dozen studios and an arts and crafts show and sale at the Ashe Arts Center. 12 noon: Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department will have Hot Dog and Raffle Sale for the Hurricane Katrina survivors. Food available will include hot dogs, chips, drinks and baked goods. Win admission to Skate Zone with tickets selling for $1. Drawing will be held at 7 p.m. 4 p.m.: Benefit Spaghetti Supper will be held for Bradley Mash at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink for $6 per plate. Special singing and cake walk are other events of the evening. Any questions, call 246-3493. All proceeds go to pay medical bills. This is sponsored by Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church and Jefferson Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. 5 p.m.: Benefit Dinner for Peyton Nelson will be held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall. He is the three-year-old grandson of Lucky and Debbi Trammell of Green Cove Community and the son of Gabe and Christina Nelson of Abingdon. Peyton recently had an eye removed and now must raise $15,000 for an artificial eye. The meat, bread and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Donations will be accepted. 50/50 Bingo will be played following the meal. For more information call Debbi 276388-3984 local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Participants will meet at the park picnic shelter. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will hold their Tuesday, September 27 annual Autumn Gala at Council on Aging building on Chatty Rob Lane in West Jefferson. Tickets are $15 each. For more information call 846-9068. 7 p.m.: Special Singing at Peace Haven Church in Lansing featuring the Joyaires. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Sunday, September 25 2 - 4 p.m.: Rev. Bill Ballou Day will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. This a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife, Opal, for their many years of service. This will be a floating reception. All are invited to attend. 2 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. 3 - 5 p.m.: Music on the Mountain Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with BUSINESS REVIEW Reader Ads In This Section Prepared By Contract Advertising. Inc. ©2005 All Rights Reserved. i Vsh© Dry Clodnors Stan Bryant, Owner • Serving The Local Area For 3 Years Today, clothing costs more than ever before, but even the most expensive clothing won't look its best without proper care. By having your clothes professionally dry cleaned at Ashe Dry Cleaners, they will not only look great, but they can last up to four times longer. Ashe Dry Cleaners, located in West Jefferson at 1447 Mount Jefferson Road, phone (336) 246-9379, offers a professional dry cleaning service to the people of this area. Whether it is a suit, coat, dress, pair of slacks or sweater, their trained operators, using the most modern cleaning techniques, will give your clothes that extra-special look. Your finest shirts, gowns and most delicate garments deserve their careful attention. In addition, they feature an expert alteration service for both men and women. Leather, suede, draperies, bedspreads and other specialty items can also be cleaned by these experts. One-day shirt service is also available. For your convenience. Ashe Dry Cleaners is open Monday through Saturday. Stop in soon and give your clothing the kind of care that will make it look great and last for years to come. Mark's Used Parts Mark Anderson, Owner Mark's Used Parts is located in North Wilkesboro at 112 Rock Creek Road, phone (336) 696-6900, and is one of the most completely stocked and most reasonably priced stores in the area. They feature a full selection of auto parts and accessories for both American and imported cars and trucks. When you seek information from them, you don't get a hurried reply. A courteous response with complete knowledge is returned to every request, and you are not obligated in any way. Whether it is a large or small order, you will receive their automotive expertise to help select just the right part. Whatever your needs may be, you're sure to find it at Mark's Used Parts They stock water pumps, starters, mufflers, shocks, batteries, carburetors and much, much more. By carrying only name brand parts and accessories, you can be assured of getting only the best for your car or truck. Every effort is m a d e to have o n hand those parts most in demand. Special o r unusual items can be custom ordered. Remember, when in need of anything in the automotive parts line, think of the name Mark's Used Parts You will be pleased with their most complete selection and their fast, friendly service. Taylor's Collision Center In the collision repair industry, most new cars require special welding and precision body equipment for total car alignment. The high strength, low-alloy steel being used in the production of these vehicles should never be overheated. Car manufacturers are using highly intricate painting techniques for newer models. In order to reproduce the exact finish on these newer cars, special spraying equipment is required and a dust-free environment in the spray booth must be maintained. Taylor's Collision Center, located in West Jefferson at 710 South Jefferson Avenue, phone (336) 846-6590, has the necessary unibody equipment to expertly and efficiently restore your vehicle to pre-collision condition are experts at color matching and also have a down-draft paint booth which controls air flow and lighting. This I is environmentally friendly, keeps your car insulated from dust and produces a longer-lasting paint job. Let these experienced auto body experts repair your car body to factory specifications using the most modem techniques available today. At Taylor's Collision Center, collision estimates are cheerfully provided and your insurance claims are always welcome. No one enjoys having an accident, particularly in a newer model car or truck. If this distressing situation occurs, have your vehicle towed to the pros at Taylor's Collision Center Foothills Environmental, Inc. Jonathan Whitmore, Owner • Over 15 Years Of Experience For comprehensive environmental engineering for any type of project, contact Foothills Environmental, located in North Wilkesboro, phone (336) 667-3352 or cellular (336) 262-4560. Their professional staff offers a total service from state-of-the-art analytical, geotechnical and engineering field services to professional engineering and project management services. With years of experience and many completed projects to their credit. Foothills Environmental has proven its ability to expedite each job with skill, accuracy and expertise Foothills Environmental can arrange laboratory testing tor water, soil, concrete, asbestos, lead, sludge, waste matter or any material believed to be toxic, and they offer complete field services. Permit application preparation and property transfer assessments are routine consulting services provided on a daily basis. They are capable of any type of environmental problem-solving, large or small, simple or complex. Whether it is a smaU industry, a Fortune 500 company or a government agency, Foothills Environmental is knowledgeable about EPA regulatory requirements, their client's challenge and the public's concern for a dean environment. You are invited to call (336) 667-3352 or (336) 262-4560 for any additional information. Yxi can be sure that after they perform the first project for you, a long-term business relationship will develop. Dollar Brothers Metal Buildings Tommy, Ricky & Eddie Dollar, Owners • Serving The Area For Over 31 Years Commercial concerns have specific needs when it comes to structures that house their facilities, machinery, supplies or inventory. To stay competitive, their buildings have to be economical and sufficient in size to meet their specific needs. Pre-engineered steel buildings have become known for their convenience, economy and versatility, and Dollar Brothers Metal Buildings is kncwn for metal buildings. Located in West Jefferson at 1624 Highway 163, phone (336) 846-3381, they apply innovative and practical design building concepts to commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. Their buildings are available in a multitude of sizes which can accommodate any type of project. They are durable, structurally sound, energy efficient and designed with the flexibility to encompass future expansion possibilities. From initial planning and site preparation to interior finishing. Dollar Brothers Metal Buildings offers a complete turnkey service with emphasis on finishing the project on time and within budget. Their superb engineering and advanced construction techniques provide faster occupancy and greater savings. For any application—an office building, industrial plant, community center, retail space, warehouse or even a church—Dollar Brothers Metal Buildings will design and build the structure best suited tor your needs Pipedreams 6:30 p.m.: Friends of Ashe County High School FFA will have an organizational meet­ ing for the 2005-2006 school year at the C.E. Gardner Agriculture Building on the high school campus. This FFA Alumni Affiliate is open to any community member interested in supporting our local FFA/ Agriculture Education student. Please attend or call for more information: Ellen Church, president, at 877-3286 or FFA advisor, Jane Gardner at 8776499. 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The speaker will be Jeffery Scott, chairman of National Committee for New River. Thursday, September 29 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet to look at the Blue Ridge Parkway as shared by Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, a NC historian who presents political, social and cultural issues and decisions and controversies central to the famed roadway. 7:30 p.m.: Chapter Six, an award winning men's a capella group will perform at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, October 1 Standing drop-in workday at the Center® Fleetwood. 9:30 a.m.: 49th Annual Meeting of Skyline Membership Corporation will be held at Ashe County High School. Business meet­ ing begins at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Several door prizes will be awarded. Following the meeting, a barbeque lunch will be served by Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The Ashe County Bluegrass Band will perform during registration and lunch. Sunday, October 2 9 a.m.: Homecoming at Warrensville Baptist Church begins with Sunday School followed by worship service at 10 a.m.: Former pastor, Rev. Lynn Gardner, will be the guest speaker. Special music is planned and a covered dish meal will follow in the fellow­ ship hall. All members, former members, and their families are invited. 11 a.m.: Peak Creek Presbyterian Church will celebrate 84 years with a Homecoming Service. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and a church dinner follows at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 2 p.m.: Annual Sprague and United Chemi-Con Retiree and Spouse Reunion will be held at Riverview Community Center on Hwy 88 West. Bryce Cook will cater the meal. Call 384-3535 or 385-7733 for res­ ervations by September 24. If no answer please leave a message. continued on page 12 Bonnie Adams, Owner The motto of this friendly tobacco and gift store is "a tradition of excellence in smoking.'' That's wonderlul news tor those who look for the best in pipes, tobacco and accessories. Pipedreams, located in Wilkesboro at 102 East Main Street, phone (336) 838-5600, features one of the area's most complete selections of incense and cigarette rolling papers. On display, you will find an impressive array of magnificent pipes from all over the world including the finest 1 hand-blown glass pipes. Beautiful silver and gold lighters are also showcased tor your inspection Not only do they sell the very best, but they also carry moderately priced pipes and smoking accessories. In addition, they offer a ] video section for your convenience. The personnel at Pipedreams will be more than happy to hand-blend tobaccos. If you are a discerning smoker, drop in soon at Pipedreams You're sure to find exactly what you're looking for. Look for them off of Highway 421, the Wilkes Community College Exit. H-Square Machining Harold Hall, Owner H-Square Machining, located in West Jefferson at 712 South Jefferson Avenue, phone (336) 246-6687 is your complete machine shop and automotive performance facility! Their ASE-certified master machinist can service your street, race or marine applications all under one roof. This professional machine shop can accomplish anything from your basic rebuild to high-tech race-ready engines. Once these things are determined. H-Square Machining can build you an engine as fast as your wallet can afford. They offer custom engine building and assembly on short blocks, long blocks and race engines, engine balancing, bore and honing services, rod resizing and crank work, parts cleaning, mill lathe work and carburetor rebuilding. In addition, they offer custom welding and fabrication for street rods, blueprinting, porting and polishing, turbos and NOS systems If speed is the result you're looking for, these are the professionals with the experience to get you there. ^ ^ H-Square Machining is well-known for professional machine shop work with high-performance results They can be held responsible tor many winning races. Whether you need custom installations, parts or kits, make them your first stop. After all, your engine is only as good as the people who build it. Monnnlia PnnQtn IPtinn I I P / l » i a y i' ' w i i a v— v / » i o u u u i u , i / v Are you expanding your business or opening a new one? Planning the new project can be time consuming and If you taxing to the corporate staff. EKJM want the value of a superior building system and the on-the-job performance of an experienced contractor. Magnolia Construction wiH provide you with a budding that is custom designed to fit your specific program. Magnolia Construction, located in Winston-Salem and serving northwest North Carolina, specializes in turnkey projects. Your project will incorporate all the latest techniques for providing fast track construction, flexibility of plans, future expansion possibilities and the use of the latest proven products. Yxir needs and performance expectations are their pnmary design criteria. Each project is designed and built for your individual requirements with preliminary drawings and specifications prepared prior to contract preparations Integrity and excellence are the trademarks of Magnolia Construction Get your project done on time and free of worry. Call (336) 724-7202 today to set up a free consultation to review your needs and budget requirements Whatever your commercial or industrial building needs, Magnolia Construction is there to serve you. Visit their Web site at www.magnoliaconstruction.com M Ashe Memorial Hospital Ashe Memorial Hospital, located in Jefferson at 200 Hospital Avenue, phone (336) 846-7101, provides quality medical care to the people of this area. This hospital combines state-of-the-art medical technology with state-of-the-heart personal attention to make each patients stay as comfortable, short and beneficial as possible. Whether a patient comes to Ashe Memorial Hospital tor surgery, diagnostic testing, the birth of a baby, or for inpatient medical care, the entire staff is dedicated to making the hospital stay a pleasant one. The medical profes­ sionals there, utilizing today's medical knowledge, procedures and equipment, make this hospital a center tor primary. i qualified doctors and nurses. volunteers, the The administration of the hospital continues to look for ways to improve its services to the community white striving to keep patient costs down. They are determined to meet this area's medteal challenge with expert medical knowledge, advanced technology and a compassionate touch that is second to none When you are m need of medical, surgical or emergency treatment, remember that Ashe Memorial Hospital stands ready to provide those services to the people of this area. Foothills Center For Women, PA Duane H. Smith, MD • Pam Myers, PA Providing expert, professional care for the women in this area, the office of Foothills Center For Women is located in North Wilkesboro at 112 Boone Trail, phone (336) 667-8241. Dr. Duane H. Smith is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and specialize in the problems and issues of women's health. He is trared to evaluate diagnose and prescnbe proper measures for a wide variety of women's health problems and concttons. Annual examinations are a significant part of preventive health care for women over the age of 18 and are recommended by many doctors. Dr. Duane H. Smith and Physician's Assistant Pam Myers are available for these routine, yet important, examinations. They also provide birth control counseling and prescriptions Female disorders, whether they be minor or major, are all capably handled by this specialist as well as pregnancy testing and infertility counseling. The doctor also specializes in complete obstetncal care. From confirmation of your pregnancy and prenatal exams through the birth of your baby and postnatal checkups, he offers up-to-date expert and supportive care. Many women in the area have come to rely upon Foothills Center For Women for sound medical advice and treatment in all phases of gynecotogeal and obstetrical care. Whatever your need in this area, you can do no better than to call their office for an appointment or more information today. SPECIAL MENTION BARBER'S TECHNIQUE, located in North Wilkesboro at 907-A Cherry Street, phone (336) 667-8188 specializes in straight and curly hair; fades, high tops and buzzes: straight razor shaves; and beard trimming. STAMPER & HAYNES SALVAGE located in McGrady at 360 Longbottom Road, phone (336) 670-2207. features used and rebuilt automobile parts. �PAGE 12 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Fall revivals in many local churches continued from page 11 4 p.m.: The Nella/Graham Community Group invites yo to a covered dish sup­ per at the community center on Big Horse Creek Road. Please bring a food item of your choice. Drinks, plates and plasticware will be provided. Monday, October 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "It Still Hurts: Abuse in the Golden Years" will be presented at Boone United Methodist Church. Topics covered will be grief, law enforcement, cultural dif­ ferences, exploitation and guardianship. Registration begins at 8:30. For more info or to register, call Debbie at 336-982-8851. (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). Scottville Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Visiting evangelist will be Brother Leonard Fletcher from Mountain City, Tenn. Special singing nightly. Reeves Jones, pastor, invites you to attend.Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Greater Preservation Fleetwood Organization Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4-10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-2468111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each Tuesday, month. Meetings are held October 4 at the Center® Fleetwood 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Library, entrance on Railroad Center® Fleetwood Library. Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to Thursday, come be a part of the future of October 6 Fleetwood. 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Associational Choir will be Silent Auction will be held at meeting on Monday evenings Ashe Civic Center with all pro­ at Bald Mountain Baptist Ole' Time and Bluegrass ceeds going to Ashe County Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. music is presented each Humane Society. If you like to sing come for Friday evening at the Nella a rewarding time singing for Community Center, above Saturday, God. Brother David Phillips Lansing. October 8 is leading the choir and there Yadkin Valley Unitarian 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New will be opportunities to sing Universalist Fellowship River Festival will be held at different churches. You do meets 1st and 3rd Sundays with crafts, food, music and not have to be a member of of each month. Coffee and family fun at Cook Memorial an Ashe Baptist Church to fellowship at 10 a.m., service Park. Vendor space is avail­ participate. begins at 10:30. Located able: $50 for crafts, $100 for Episcopal Parish of the Holy on 1102 Country Club Rd., food, $25 for nonprofits. Call Communion will hold August Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 336-877-5401 for more infor­ services at St. Mary's in West 696-2341 evenings/weekends mation and an application. Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is for details and directions. All 3 p.m. - until: Ham Reunion celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 are welcome to this new & will be held at Oak Grove a.m.; coffee hour immediately growing community of kindred Baptist Church Fellowship Hall follows the service. For further spirits. in Warrensville, NC. Please information, call the church Free Internet and e-mail bring a covered dish of your office, 982-3076. classes are offered every choice. Drinks, paper products Blue Ridge Smockers is a Tuesday and Thursday and plasticware will be pro­ new chapter that has just been between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at vided. For more information, formed and are members of the Public Access Internet contact Pama Ham Taylor at the Smocking Arts Guild of Site in the JobLink Career 336-384-4212, Louise Stuart America (SAGA). Meetings Center at Family Central (the Denny at 336-384-2940 or are at 10 a.m., the first old Ashe Central High School) Shirley Ham Farmer at 336- Tuesday of every month at in Jefferson. 384-2907. Please join us for a Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Ashe County Alzheimer's day of fun and fellowship. Gateway Shopping Center in Support Group meets the Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 first Thursday of each month Pilot Mountain Baptist for more information. Anyone at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Church will have revival interested is welcome to join, Aging. Call 246-2461 or 877from beginners to advanced 9332 for details. September 17-21. Rev. Sam smockers. Share your interests Better Breaths Club meets Hawkins will speak Sunday and improve your skills in the - Wednesday nights. the last Tuesday of each month Rock Creek Baptist Church art of smocking and other fine from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH needlework. will be starting revival services Mt. Hearts Facility. This club Ashe County Democratic is for people with respiratory Sunday, September 25 at 6 p.m. Week night services will Party meets every fourth problems who want to learn start at 7 p.m. Special singing Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky more about living with their nightly and Brother Anthony Mountain Barbecue. Everyone disease. welcome. For more Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Roark will be preaching. is information, call 846-9068. Everyone is welcome. Ashe County Arts Council for Creative meets the second Tuesday of Sturgills Baptist Church Society will hold revival services Anachronism (SCA) meets each month at 6:30 p.m. at September 18 - 24 at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday the Ashe Arts Center in West nightly. Rev. Buster Mullins, of each month holding next Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for pastor of Little Rock Baptist meeting at the Golden Corral more information. Church in Chilhowie, Va., will Restaurant in Boone. Anyone AL-ANON (for family and be speaking. Everyone is interested in the history and friends of addicted persons): times of the Renaissance Meets on Mondays at the welcome to attend. Baldwin Community Church and Medieval periods are First Baptist Church in West will hold a revival entitled invited to attend. The SCA is Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For "Concern for the County an international living history details, call 384-1940. dedicated AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Revival" with His Laboring Few organization, Ministries from September 18- to education of, and the Ashe County Unity Group researching and re-creating of 23 with Sunday services at 11 meets at the Jefferson United a.m. and 5 p.m. and weeknights the arts and skills of pre-17th Methodist Church at 115 E. at 6:30 p.m. Speaker will be century Europe. If you have Main St. The entrance is in the an interest in this period of pastor/evangelist Steve Ervin. rear. The group meets at 7:30 Mt. Olive Baptist Church history, please join us at our p.m. on Monday and Thursday. will have revival services monthly meeting or contact For more information or to September 25-30 at 7 p.m. Greg at druid@fastransit.net. speak to an AA member, with a different guest speaker or on the web at www.sca.org. call 982-2641. For meeting each night; Sunday - Charlie SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit information in surrounding McCoy, Monday - Chris organization. counties, call (828) 262-1212. Education Ashe County's New Soup Cox, Tuesday - David Lyalls, Prenatal Wednesday - Kenneth Clark, Curriculum, Fridays at 6 Kitchen is at Family Central. Thursday - Tommy Dollar, p.m. for Latino families'at Carry outs available or have Ashe Family Central. The a seat with friends and Friday - Lloyd Day. Pleasant Chapel Baptist program is offered in four neighbors for fellowship and Church on Little Horse Creek, sessions, through December. a community meal! Come to will have revival services Transportation and childcare is Family Central's Accidental beginning September 25 at 7 available. For more information Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information p.m. Dennis Poe will be the call 846-0781. preacher. Tom Stuart, pastor, Look Good...Feel Better at call 246-7222. invites everyone. There will be AMH Mt. Hearts for women Youth Committee of the undergoing cancer treatment. Ashe Baptist Association singing nightly. Free information, make-up kit has been working with the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will have revival and skin care. Call 846-0781. New Director of the Youth Fall Revivals services September 28 October 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dusty Reedy will speak. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be having revival services October 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Julian Owen speaking. Special singing nightly. Rev. Randal Greene and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Come worship the Lord with us. Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at' 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items, including clothing, household items, toys, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, Monday-Sunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501 (c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 8464100. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Pink Ribbon campaign Approximately 1,210 North Carolina families this year will experience the loss of a woman they love because of breast cancer. Some of these deaths might have been avoid­ ed if the breast cancer had been found early. Women and family members need to be aware of the need to find can­ cer early. Breast cancer can be found early by women getting regular examinations. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. North Carolina's Governor Easley has proclaimed Octo­ ber 2-8,2005, as Pink Ribbon Week in the state. All North Carolinians are urged to wear pink ribbons in recognition of breast cancer awareness and in honor of North Carolina women who are now coura­ geously fighting the battle with breast cancer. The Ashe County Health Department and Healthy Carolinians are sponsoring a county-wide Pink Ribbon campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer. During Pink Ribbon Week places of worship, work places, com­ munity groups, and other or­ ganizations will be passing out pink ribbons. Special ob­ servances may be held during religious services the weekend of October 2 or of October 9. The pink ribbon has become a symbol of hope for a cure of breast cancer and a reminder that breast cancer does not have to be fatal. More than 90 percent of women whose cancer is found in its earliest stages survive breast cancer and go on to lead full and pro­ ductive lives. Their loved ones are spared the loss. Unfortu­ nately, too many North Caroli­ na women are not getting the regular breast checkups that are needed for early detec­ tion. These checkups include clinical breast examinations, mammography, and monthly breast self-examination. "The wearing of a pink rib­ bon by a person can remind the women whom he/she cares about of their need to get regu­ lar breast checkups. This is es­ pecially important for women over 50 since, in addition to be­ ing female, getting older is the greatest risk factor for breast cancer," said Andrea Caudill, RN of the Ashe County Health Department. "We hope every­ one in the community will be wearing pink ribbons during Pink Ribbon Week!" For more information about Pink Ribbon Week and how to get ribbons, contact Andrea Caudill of the Ashe County Health Department at 246-9449. The Ashe Coun­ ty Health Department can provide more information on breast cancer screenings and how women who cannot af­ ford them can get free or low cost breast examinations and mammograms. Pink Ribbon is a statewide partnership of the Cancer Information Ser­ vice and the North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Your boss's name, the name of your company and a short message will be published on the Jefferson Post's National Boss Day page on Friday, October 14,h ip Contact Sandra at the Jefferson Post for further details • 336-846-7164 E-mail: classified@jeffersonpost.com Fax: 336-846-7165 (Deadline for ad information is Friday, October 7th at 5pm) $25 for Single Spot or $40 for Double (Includes gift) �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 13 COMMUNITY EVENTS Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) reunion There will be a reunion for all the men that served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Companies 403, 412 and others in the North Carolina area. The families of these men are also invited. It will be held at the old CCC campsite in Mortimer, North Carolina on Sunday, October 2,2005. A short business meet­ ing will be held at 12 noon and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. We are planning a good time of fellowship and good food. Please come and bring a well-filled picnic basket, beverage and folding chairs. Paper products and ice will be provided. For more information please call: 828-432-5657, 828-757-3454 or 828-205-4620. Sincerely, William Crump, president Lyle Ford, vice-president Teresa Winters, secretary NORTH CAROLINA - ASHE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina General Statute § 115C-518 and pursuant to a duly adopted Resolution of the Ashe County Board of Education, Russell Killen, Auctioneer NCAL 4234, as agent for the undersigned attorney for said Board of Education will on the 24th day of September 2005, beginning at 10:00 am at the West Jefferson Elementary gymnasium offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, all of the following personal property: Description Parts Washer Parts Washer Craftsman Floor Jack Floor Jack Parts Washer Walker Air Jack Small Sand Blaster Wet Dry Vac Hydraulic Ram Sharp TV w/rcmotc Coffee Maker Popcorn Machine Cart AV Cart AV Cart AV Cart AV Cart TV, Magnavox TV, Sharp Linytron VCR, Samsung TV, Goldstar TV, Sharp Linytron Overhead Projector, Apollo Cassette Player, Califone Computer, Gateway E-42(X) Computer, Gateway E-4200 Computer, Gateway E-4200 Computer, Dell Optifiex Computer, Gateway E-4200 Computer, NEC Powcrmate Computer, Clone • Computer, IBM Personal 350 Computer, Gateway E-4200 Computer, Gateway E-4200 Computer, Gateway E-42(X) Computer, Gateway E-4200 Printer,' HP DeskJet; .. •. i\ „,.! Printer, HP DeskJet 690C Printer, HP DeskJet 890C Printer, Epson Stylus Color 6(X) Printer, HP LaserJet 4 Plus Monitor, Gateway Destination Monitor, Gateway Destination Laser Disc Player, Pioneer Laser Disc Player Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway E-3400 Monitor. Gateway Destination Computer, Gateway Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway 650 Computer, E-4200 350 Computer, Gateway E-42(X) 450 Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway E-4200 450 Computer, Gateway E-4200 Computer. Gateway E-4200 Computer, Clone Computer, Clone Computer, Clone Computer, Clone Computer, Clone Computer, Clone Printer, LaserJet 2100 NT Epson Stylus Printer 850€olor HP DeskJet Printer 693C HP DeskJet Printer 692C SnapScan 1212 Scanner Gateway CPU Gateway CPU Gateway CPU Gateway CPU HP DeskJet 693C Gateway CPU Typewriter, Silver Reed Gateway Destination CPU Epson 800 Printer Dell Optiplcx Epson 640 Printer HP 692C Printer Typewriter, Silver Reed Computer Laptop, A57 Computer Parts HP Printer 600C Mcgashow TFT Shredder Scanner Lot# HS1 HS2 HS3 HS4 HS5 HS6 HS7 HS8 HS9 HS10 HS11 HS12 HS13 HS14 HSI5 HS16 HS17 HS18 HS19 HS20 HS21 HS22 HS23 HS24 HS25 HS26 HS27 HS28 HS29 HS30 HS3I HS32 HS65 HS66 HS67 HS68 HS69r HS7.0 HS71 HS72 HS73 HS74 HS75 HS76 HS77 HS78 HS79 HS80 HS81 HS82 HS83 HS84 HS85 HS86 HS87 HS88 HS89 HS90 HS91 HS92 HS93 HS94 HS95 HS96 HS97 HS98 HS99 HSI00 MSI MS2 MS3 MS4 MS5 MS6 MS7 MS8 MS9 MS10 MSI 1 MS12 MS13 MS14 MS15 MS16 MS17 MS18 MS19 MS20 MS21 MS22 MS23 MS24 MS25 Epson Printer HP 895 CXI Printer Lacie CD Burner Gateway Computer HP Printer Monitor Computer Accessories Box NEC Monitor Sampo Monitor Gateway Computer HP DeskJet 692C Printer Epson Printer Monitor Overhead Projector Overhead Projector Tape Player Film Strip Projector, Dukane Film Strip Projector, Dukane Markcl Heater Screen Computer MS26 MS27 MS28 MS29 MS30 MS31 MS32 MS33 MS34 MS35 MS36 MS37 MS38 MS39 MS40 MS41 MS42 MS43 MS44 MS45 MS HP DeskJet Printer Gateway Monitor Apple Power PC Gateway Monitor Gateway Monitor Macintosh Computer Apple IMAC CD Burner, Lacie MAC Computer Computer Parts Overhead Projector Touch Monitor Touch Monitor Cub Cadet 2185 Mower Snow Blower, Chieftain Roof Mower, 8 HP Desk, Handicap 3 x 8 Table Rolling Cart Rolling Cart VCR, Panasonic TV, Sharp Monitor Monitor CPU ' Monitor CPU CD Drive CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Monitor Monitor Speaker Geo Safari Monitor Monitor CPU & Monitor CPU & Monitor CPU & Monitor File tabinct CPU & Monitor Round Table 36" CPU Printer, Apple Monitor Printer, Lexmark CPU, Monitor & Keyboard Printer CPU & Monitor Printer, Epson Monitor Monitor CPU Printer, Apple CPU CPU, Monitor & Keyboard Monitor Desk-Student Desk-Student Cash Drawer Cash Drawer Student Desk Student Desk Student Desk Student Desk 10 Chairs 10 Chairs 10 Chairs 10 Chairs 10 Chairs BR1 BR3 BR4 BR5 BR6 BR7 BR8 BR9 BRIO . BR 11 BR12 BR13 BR14 BR 15 BR16 BR17 BR 18 BR19 BR20 BR21 BR22 BR23 BR24 BR25 BR26 BR27 BR28 BR29 BR30 BR31 BR32 BR33 BR34 BR 35 BR36 BR37 BR38 BR39 BR40 BR41 BR42 BR43 BR44 BR45 BR46 BR47 BR48 BR49 BR50 BR51 BR52 BR53 BR54 BR55 BR56 BR57 BR58 BR59 BR60 BR61 BR62 BR63 BR64 BR65 BR66 BR67 BR68 BR69 BR70 BR71 BR72 BR73 BR74 10 Chairs Fan Monitor Study Carrel BR75 BR76 BR77 BR78 Computer, Apple Macintosh LC580 Monitor, Apple Color Monitor, Apple Color Computer, Apple He Computer, Apple Macintosh LC580 MVI MV2 MV3 MV4 MV5 Computer, Apple Macintosh LC580 MV6 Computer, Apple Macintosh LC580 MV7 Printer, Apple Imagcwritcr 11 MV8 Computer, Apple Macintosh LC580 MV9 Computer, Compaq 486 MV10 Computer, Apple Macintosh LC11 MVI 1 Computer, Apple PowerMac PM5260 MV12 Computer, PC Clone MV13 Computer, PC Clone MVI4 Computer, Apple PowerMac 5480 MV15 Computer, Apple Powerbook 165c MV16 Computer, Apple PowerMac PM5260 MV17 Computer, Apple Powerbook 540C MV18 Computer, ApplcMac Powerbook 14(X)CS MV19 Computer, IMAC 350 Computer MV20 Buffer, Pullman Holt MV21 Buffer, Holt Commodore MV22 Round Table MV23 Buffer, Pioneer MV24 Computer, Apple Macintosh LC580 MV29 MV30 Overhead Projector, DaLite Computer. Clone » :•••.< r hMV3f wnA Computer, Apple IMAC •MV32 Computer, Apple IMAC [MV33 MV34 Computer, Apple IMAC Computer, Apple IMAC MV35 Cart with wheels MV36 WWI Coffee Table, Wood WW2 Book/Magazine Rack WW3 Rolling Cart 3 Shelves WW4 Rolling Cart 2 Shelves WW5 Cart & Folding Chairs WW6 Table, Rectangular WW7 Table, Rectangular WW8 Table, Rectangular WW9 Overhead Projector WW10 Rolling Cart 2 Shelves WWII Desk, Teacher, Wood WW 12 Rolling Cait, Wood, 3 Shelves WW 13 TV Stand, Wood WW14 Assorted Pictures 16 Records w/Casc & Earphones WW 15 WW 16 Rolling Cart WW17 Bookcase, Wood, 4 Shelves WW 18 Play sink/stovc/cabinets WW19 Overhead Projector Cabinet w/6 Drawers WW20 Bookcase, Wood, 3 Shelves WW21 Bookcase, Metal, 4 Shelves WW23 Desk, Student. Wood WW24 WW25 Desk, Student, Wood WW26 Table, Wood WW27 Desk, Student, Metal WW28 Lot of 22 Chairs. Metal, Green WW29 Lot of 6 Desks, Student, Red Lot of 14 Chairs, Variety of Colors WW30 Rolling Book Cart. 2 Sided WW3I Lot of 12 Chairs, Variety of Colors WW32 Lot of 8 Chairs, Variety WW33 Record Player, Box of Records, 4 Music Stands WW34 WW35 Desk, Student WW36 Opaque Projector WW37 Overhead Projector WW38 Overhead Projector Magazine Rack, Metal,& Book Racks WW39 WW40 Adding Machine WW41 Wooden Gym Set for Inside Use WW42 Rolling Mat Holder WW43 Lot of 6 Desks, Student, Metal WW44 Lot of 6 Desks, Student, Metal WW45 Lot of 6 Desks, Student. Metal WW46 Desk, Teacher. Wood WW47 Desk, Teacher, Metal WW48 TV Cart (Tall) WW49 VCR, Sharp WW50 Lot of 6 Desk, Metal Table. Wood WW51 Cassette Tape Recorder WW52 Cassette Tape Recorder/Player WW53 File Cabinet, 4 Drawer WW 54 Desk, Teacher, Metal WW55 TV Stand w/Doors (Tall) WW56 TV Stand w/Whecls WW57 Table, Rectangular WW58 Overhead Projector WW 59 Cabinet w/Sliding Doors WW60 WW61 Tennis Court Post, 2 Lot of 7 Pull Down Screens/Maps WW62 Merry-Go-Round, Plastic WW63 Table w/Wheels WW64 Computer, Apple IMAC WW65 Computer, PowcrMAC 5400/200 WW66 Printer, Apple Image Writer II WW67 Computer, PowerMac 5260/120 WW68 Printer. HP DeskJet 870 CSE WW69 Printer. HP DeskJet 870 CSE WW70 Printer, Epson Stylus 740 WW71 CPU, IBM Clone WW72 TV, Panasonic CT-2084-Y WW73 TV. Zenith H2500BC WW74 TV, Sharp I9LP56 WW75 TV Samsung TXE2045 WW76 Computer, Apple PowerMac G3 WW77 Computer, Apple PowerMac G3 WW78 Computer, Apple IMAC WW79 Computer, Apple IMAC WW80 Computer, Apple IMAC WW8I Computer, Apple IMAC WW 82 VCR, Fisher FVH-816 WW83 Microtek ScanMover E3 WW84 Network HUB, ATJ Center Com 3624TT2 WW85 . Computer, IMAC WW86 1Computer,'TM AG'>> •pit-TH WW87 WW88 Printer, HP DeskJet 870 CSE Printer. HP DeskJet 870 CSE WW89 Computer, Apple PowerMac G3 Www Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW9I Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW92 Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW93 Microfiche Reader, Eye Comm 3000 WW94 Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW95 Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW96 Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW97 WW98 Scanner, UMAX Astra 2400S Computer, Apple PowerMac 5260/120 WW99 WW 100 Printer, HP DeskJet 855C WW101 TV, Samsung WW 102 TV Cart, Rolling WW 103 TV Cart. Rolling WW 104 VCR Computer System, HP Pavilion 7270 Computer System, Creative w/printer Computer, Portable Laser PC5 Word Processor, T5200 Toshiba Printer. HP T65xi Fax, Scan, Copy Scanner, HP C5 190A Printer, Apple Personal LW LS Typewrite, Nakajima & Supplies Typewriter, Smith Corona Typewriter, Smith Corona Typewriter, IBM Selectric Typewriter, Xerox Memorywriter Printer, Apple Writer II Computer, Apple Printer, Okidata Van, 1990 Dodge COl C02 C03 C04 C05 C06 C07 C08 C09 CO10 con COl 2 COl 3 C014 C015 C016 Stainless Steel Dish Cart CN1 Hobart Mixer CN2 Bakers Scale (Missing Weights) CN3 Lot # 1 Two Milk Box Locks, Shelving Poles CN4 Lot # 2 1 Stainless Steel, 2 Plastic 20 Qt. Mixing Bowls CN5 Hobart Mixer (1977) 20 QT A200 CN6 Washer/Dryer Stack Unit CN7 Groen Convection Steamer w/ Kettle CN8 Blodgctt Rack Cart CN9 Salad Bar Cart CN10 Food Warmer, F.W.E. Model UHS-12 CN11 All items for sale will be located at West Jefferson Elementary gymnasium at 406 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Interested persons may inspect the items of personal property identified in this Notice from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, September 24, 2005. All purchased items must be removed from the premises by 5:00 pm on the day of the sale. For more information, please call 1-336-246-7175. �PAGE 14 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION 100-General Services Will do Housecleaning, Reasonable rates. Call 982-9863. if no answer, please leave a message. 140-Help Wanted Clean-up Laborer Temp. Will be cleaning up storm damage from hurricanes. Must be unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks and actively seeking employment. Apply at JobLink with Generic Application. HUMAN SERVICES In the case of an error CLINICAL on our part, credit will COUNSELOR I be given for the first incorrect run only. The (Position 743-40-1612) Open until filled. Full Jefferson Post is not responsible for time position with New River Behavioral incorrect copy submit­ HealthCare Service ted by the advertiser Provision, work base or for typographical Ashe County. Duties errors which do not include case manage­ lessen the value of the ment for mentally ill ad. and/or substance abuse diagnosed Mail orders should be adults, including sent with payment to: assessing, monitoring. accessing client Classified Advertising therapeutic needs with­ The Jefferson Post in the domains of PO Box 808 clinical supports and West Jefferson. NC coordination of other 28694 professional and community supports. (We accept personal Work hours: Usual check. Visa or working hours are Master Card) 8 a.m.-5p.m. Minimum requirements: ' Telephone: Bachelor's degree in a (336) 846-7164 human service field Fax. and two years of (336) 846-7165 related counseling/ therapy, case e-mail: management or group classified® work experience, one jeffersonpost.com Web: of which must have www.jeffersonpost.com been supervised by a QMHP. Prefer a 30-Special Master's degree in a related human services Notices field and one year experience. Salary If you have left grade (66)/Typicalpictures with us hiring range: $32,268PLEASE remember to $36,948. Submit state come in and pick application and them up. college transcript(s) to: Ashe County THANKYOU Employment Security Jefferson Post Commission, 626 Ashe PUBLISHER S NOTICE: Central School Rd., All real estate advertising Unit 5, Jefferson NC in this newspaper is sub­ 28640. Criminal ject to the Fair Housing Act records check and prewhich makes It Illegal to advertise any preterences. employment drug Limitation or discrimination testing is required. based on race, color, rollglon, sex. handicap, EOE/AAE financial status or national origin Includes children un­ der the age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which It In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 140-Help Wanted PT RN MTAFlexible 12 hrs.Wk. Immediate OpeningsCompetitive Pay! Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. NC. We are look­ ing for medical unit in Ashe. Co. NC. We are looking for medical professionals who are experienced, organized & dependable. Must have clear background. For interview/job info: call 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax 423-553-5645 Attn: Lisa Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 180-Appliances To Give Away Tappan microwaveis in good shape & runs. Freezer from Sears and a Washer. Call 336-385-6669 235-Christmas Trees 1000 7-8 Foot #1 Fraizer Firs. Edward Hartzog. 336-877-5158 or 336-977-6705 cdhartzog® skybest.com 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1 's. few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 250-Furniture For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales Big Moving Sale Sat. Sept 24. 8am (rain or shine) No early birds, please Jason Carpenter Electric Looking for Electrician Helpers.MondayThursday. Apply at jobsite- 1151 Oakwood Rd on top of hill on left. (Pass Wal-Mart, turn by Boone Family Funeral Home, on left) Antique chairs/chest, Fishing/Hunting Gear, Workbench/tools, garden equipment, furniture, kitchen appliances (cuisinart/breadmaker/ Kitchenaid Mixer, etc.), utensils/pots/pans, dishes, decorative accessories, needle­ point, sewing machine, framed/folk art, dolls, linens, lamps, rugs, flags, golf clubs, dehumidifier, office equipment, books/videos & lots more. RHA Health Services is now taking applications for habilitation technicians. Full and part-time positions in Watauga and Ashe counties. High school diploma or GED and valid driver's license required. Call 828-262-5450. LOCATION 640 Fairway Ridge Dr, W. Jefferson. Take Beavercreek School Rd. to Golf Course Rd. to Fairway Ridge Dr. (2nd entrance) to 640 or call 336-877-2872 for directions. J.Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL 1 Get your license Fast Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 260-Garage/Yard Sales 1:I •lcf-1S KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time 2 times -$9.50 $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. 300- Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal. Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight. Very Durable. Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 310-Musical I-JFaI.'IIL-IIJMi'IIW We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets AKC Golden Retriever Puppies. $200. First shots. Call 982-8741 Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment between West Jefferson & Fleetwood w/ Heat Pump. Nice kitchen area with dishwasher, Washer/Dryerincluded Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location 877-4335 or 982-2408 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $800/month. $800 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 4BR/3BA Beautiful, secluded home, 2,000 sq. ft unit, $1000/month or can be offered as a dual unit. 336-877-5859 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 95 Chev. Tahoe LT, 4x4, 4-Door, Leather, Auto, Tow Package, Keyless Entry, AC, CD, New Tires,159,000 miles but well maintained every 3,000 miles, great condition, very dependable, $6,200 Call 336-977-9150 GREAT 2 BR APARTMENT: BIG Mt. Jefferson view private spacious unit quality condition with fp and laundry room outdoor patio deck. $550,00 mo. Great 2nd home or primary residence.Lease info call 877-3535 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota. 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath. Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER MEM ESTAMOS CRECIENDO! EMPLEANDO PERSONAL PARA POSICIONES DE TIEMPO COMPLETO Entrenamiento de trabajo provehido para applicantes que qualifiquen Semana de trabajo de cuatro dias, paquete de seguro y bonus de ganancias Aplique en persona de lunes a jueves 165 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV es oppotunidad igual de empleo Immediate Openings • • • • 2 lumber packers 2 board pullers I loader driver I debarker operator Hours • 3 pm to 10 pm • Monday - Friday Wages are based on experience. How to Apply • In person at Paddy Mountain Lumber Co. 1353 Old Mwy 16 Jefferson, NC 28640 Across from Bristol Citgo of Jefferson Is interested in employing Certified Nursing Assistants who have a love for the elderly population. We offer excellent health benefits, paid time off, flexible hours, educational incentives and lots of wonderful residents and employees who will welcome you with open arms. Come join us! Margate health and Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 536-246-5581 Margate Health and Rehab Center of Jefferson is seeking motivated health care professionals (RN/LPN) to provide care to residents in our facility. If you are interested in weekend flexible schedules (with incentives), come talk with us! We have a welcoming, caring team of employees with longevity who are willing to share their philosophy and values with you. Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent JEFFERSON COZY 1 BEDROOM w/view apartment sunroom 1 level great as a second home or primary residence S400.00 Call 877-3535 RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! 2BR/1BA apartment in West Jefferson. $375/month. Nice 3BR/1BA home just outside of West Jefferson $500/month. Nice 3BR/1.5BA near town $675/month. Wonderful 4BR/2.5BA home just outside of Jefferson, $1000/mo. Spacious 3BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1BR/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1620 SOFT. HOME: Horton Quality Construction Featuring 2x4 16" on center interior walls!! Oak cabinets, dishwasher, 1 piece fiberglass tubs! 2006 Model!! Pick your own colors. $46,900.00 Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 2002 Oakwood Mobile Home Excellent Condition For sale or take over payments. Call 982-7301. Leave Message ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 505-Modular Homes for Sale Extra Nice Home with Land..Set up in Rock Creek Area! No Money Down with Payments less than Renting! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 SINGLEWIDE SPECIAL: 99.00 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT. 14X72 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH...DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 FALL SPECIAL: Just Arrived!!!! Over 1600 Sq Ft!!!!! 2006 Model Lots of Options!! Great Floorplan!! 3 Bedroom with separate den!! Quality construction through out!! Delivered and setup $47,900....Limited quantity at this price!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 530-Lots~& Acreage 106+ acres. Gap Creek area on paved road. Approx. 1,6m board feet of lumber, ready to harvest. $20,000 per acre includes mine & mineral rights. 301-424-8809 FHA LOANS: OWN YOUR OWN HOME AND LAND WITH NO MONEY DOWN!! WE HAVE PROPERTY IN MOST AREAS..WE CAN SELL JUST THE LAND OR A PACKAGE IF NEEDED: CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 LAND HOME PACKAGES!! READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-927-2788 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as S500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARDTHIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 535-Commercial Property Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!) Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 OFFICE or RETAIL SPACE Hwy 16 location near Jefferson Landing 750+ sq. ft. Option for extra space easy access parking $475.00 monthly lease call 877-3535 1085Construction Amish Custom Made Cabinets Hidden View Cabinets 9680 Hog Back Road, Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627 Fax 336-698-3200, HEM WE ARE GROWING! NOW HIRING TEAM MEMBERS FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS Job Training Provided for Qualified Applicants Four day work week, insurance, profit sharing Apply in person Monday-Thursday t65 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV is an Equal Opportunity Employer Now Leasing Brand New 2BR/1BA Duplex Units All Appliances Included Downtown West Jeffersoi # 4 Units Left For more information contact Sherry Goodma or Shelley Winbon at Ex ® Blue Ridge Mtn. Realty Blue Ridge Mountain Realty 336-246-8600 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 15 Classifieds 1115- 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals of RICHARD CLYDE JONES, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against said es­ tate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. PUBLICATION DATES September 13, 2005 September 20, 2005 in described, Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design • Web Design • Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact Blue^oon Graphx at 336-384-4352 notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree­ ment. or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, at­ torneys. employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the hold­ er of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respon­ sibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition ex­ pressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assess­ ments, and prior liens or encumbrances of re­ cord and any recorded releases. Professionals 1160-Tree Service NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry Lee Jones and wife, Tammy R.Jones to Premier Title & Es­ crow Co.. Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of May, 2003, and record ed in Book 00298. Page 1823. Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, default hav­ ing been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Sub­ stitute Trustee Serv­ ices, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebt­ edness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe Coun­ ty. North Carolina at 2:00 pm on September 26. 2005 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Old Field, in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: This the 15th day of September, 2005 R.D TREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. Barbara Whitener 6188 Memory lane Hickory, NC 28602-7127 Roger G. Jones 1002 W. Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals Publication dates: 9-20-05, 9-27-05, 10-4-05, 10-11-05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ex­ ecutor of the estate of Lester John Parker deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to ex­ hibit them to the un­ dersigned at P. O. Box 1042, West Jef­ ferson, NC 28694 on or before the 14th day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-E-220 ADMINISTRATOR'S EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate Being a Tract of land of Mildred Angelyn located in Old Fields Glisson, deceased of Township, Ashe Coun­ Ashe County, this is ty. North Carolina, to notify all persons Bounded by the lands • having claims against of. formerly of, or in the Estate of said Mil­ possession, of on the This the 8th day of dred Angelyn Glisson East By William Camp­ September, 2005. TO PRESENT them to bell, on the South by the undersigned on Wiley and Bryce Lewis Lester Parker, Jr. or before December 2. Executor for the estate 2005 or this notice will and Randy Lyall, on of Lester John Parker be placed in bar of their the West and North by recovery. All persons, NCSR #1248 and be­ firms and corporations ing more particularly NORTH CAROLINA indebted to said Estate described as follows: ASHE COUNTY will please make Beginning on a point in immediate payment. NOTICE OF ROGER the intersection of G.JONES and This the 2nd day of NCSR #1141 and BARBARA WHITENER September, 2005. NCSR #1248, said CO-EXECUTORS OF point having NC Grid Rex La Felle Ruff, Jr. THE ESTATE OF Executor coordinates of RICHARD CLYDE (Y=960628.89 and X= JONES Robert B. Angle, Jr. PA 1256905.90), said be­ Attorney at Law ginning point also The undersigned, 910 W.King Street being the Northwest having qualified as Co- Boone. NC 28607 corner of the tract here(828) 265-0016 Executors of the Estate Thence; running with the said Campbell line South 25 deg. 21' 04" East (crossing an exist­ ing 1/2" conduit pipe at 28.47 feet) for a total Distance of 322.44 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, Thence; leaving the said Campbell Line and continuing with a divi­ sion line of the Lewis property South 71 deg. 16 ' 07" West for a dis­ tance of 95.32 feet to an existing 1/2" conduct pipe, said pipe being the Northeast corner of the Randy Lyall proper­ ty (DB 176. Pg 1104), Thence; running with the said Lyall Line South 84 deg. 39' 12" West (crossing an ex­ isting 1/2" conduit pipe at 170.02 feet) for a to­ tal distance of 199.85 feet to a point in the centerline of NCSR #1248, Thence; running with the centerline of said road the following (5) calls: ( 1) North 12 deg. 03' 39" West for a distance of 79.19 Feet, (2) North 08 deg. 47 ' 51" West for a distance of 66.90 Feet. (3) Along a curve to the right having a radius of 139.59 feet and an arc length of 136.74 Feet, being subtended by a chord of North 23 deg. 54' 59" East for a distance of 131.34 Feet. (4) North 55 deg. 36' 05" East, for a distance of 49.42 Feet, (5) North 59 deg. 41' 14" East for a distance of 97.25 Feet to the point of beginning, con­ taining 1.615 acres. In­ clusive of the existing Right of Way of NCSR #1248. According to a survey by Billy W. Barr, RLS, L-3174, Dated 130-92, Job No. 920108. Together with improve­ ments located thereon; said property being located at 109 Baldwin Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina. A cash deposit or cash­ ier's check (no person­ al checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or sev­ en hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. This 30th day August, 2005. 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NC Afakvotro• FuhioriStan* • CookuigS&mjlt• HaahSc^ttmr^s Ftemc Accenci •Jewtin • Gfb • Crwr Stypprir and FUN! zenith TVSAH0ME THEATRES J neS ( ""nt\ - s fe °f '"Pfor ,1'reaf T\7 Authorized Technicians On Board JO Plus Years Experience 982-3335 Hill EXCAVATIXG Hanoli) Jones Excavamg Dozen & Backhoe Senvice Tnack Hoe, All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience A Excellent Work at an Excellei Excellent Price *W FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED 336-384-1140 Cdk336-977-01» �PAGE 16 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Virginia-Carolina School reunion The Virginia-Carolina High School reunion was held August 27, 2005, at the Mountain Jamboree. A total of 114 alumni and spouses attended. Alan Stump wel­ comed everyone, Frances Young Quesenberry opened the meeting with prayer and also asked the blessing for the meal. The delicious meal was catered by Winners Cir­ cle restaurant and consisted of roast beef, baked ham, fried chicken, tossed salad, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy and dessert, (apple and peach cobblers). After the meal, names were drawn for some nice door prizes. The first prize was a framed, origin&l oil painting by Kenneth "Dood" Hudler (donated by the art­ ist). The lucky winner of this prize was Georgia DeBoard. wife of Booker "BC" DeBoard. The second door prize was a lovely framed print of the "Yard Birds" by artist Lorane Porter Page, (donated by the artist). The other door prizes were a gift certificate for Winners Circle Restaurant and several polo type shirts with V-C logo and Virginia Carolina High School printed on them (pro­ vided by Alan Stump). When all the door prizes had been given away, Lorane Porter Page asked to use the micro­ phone. Lorane then present­ ed Alan with a beautifully framed print of one of her paintings, entitled "Christ­ mas Cheer". The following is a list of the alumni, spouses and friends that attended the re­ union: Howard and Lorraine Ad­ ams, Charlotte H. Ashley, Malcolm and Polly Arnold, Irene P. Barr, Ola D. Blair, Eli, Clara and Ella Trail Blevins, Edward Brown, Jesse and Lena Brown, Tony and Patricia Brown, Lila Campbell, Dale R. and Mary Dancy, Booker and Georgia DeBoard, Charles and Pat DeBoard, Nell and Sue Mul- Henderson, Maxine Huddleston, Bonita and Dood Hudler, David and Martha Humphrey, Edgar and Opal Johnson, Ronald and Louise Jones, Charlsie P. Little, Jerrell and Carolyn Little, Jack McGrady and guest, Junior Miller, Joe and J. Mitchell, Betty J. Neaves, Denver and Louise Osborne, Lorane Page, son and daughterin-law, Arthur Pasley and Reeves, Betty Roland, Dale and Ola Mae Seagle, James and Irene Sells, Janet Sue Severt, Joann Severt, Con­ nie Prevette Sherwood, John and Denise Spencer, James and Reba Stewart, Alan and Minnie Stump, B.J. and Jane Testerman, Betty Lou Testerman, Shirley M. Thacker, Ray and Joanne Thompson, Bryan and Genavea Waddell, Horace, Logene PFC J.D. Spainhour graduated from Marine Corps recruit training on 2 September, 2005 at Parris Island, South Carolina. PFC Spainhour was a member of Platoon 3072 and was recognized as Company High Shooter. /y SSr '/dy's Members of the Virginia-Carolina Class of 1951 that were in attendance. lins Lint Evans, Breece and Sylvia Farmer, Douglas and Bobbie Frazier, James and Glenna Gore, Peggy Ashley Halsey, Joe and Dixie Hart, John H. Hawkins, Mary P. Henderson, Max and Pat wife, Guida Parsons, Robert and Bonnie Pauley, Clive, Lucille and Kathy Porter, Lou Prevette and Dean Mc­ Neil, Frances Quesenberry, Bobby, Barbara and Dixie Reedy, Swan Reedy, Betty and Terry Waddell, Jack and Jean Wagg, Gay J. Walton^ Johnny and Faye Warren, Jack and Mary Jo Wheeler, Pauline Wheeler, Charles and Barbara Young and Kit­ ty Plummer Young. Silent Auction Thursday * 2005 October 6 8:30 pm Silent Auction Many items from local merchants 7:00 pm Fashion Show ASHE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Fashions presented by LIBBYs Asbe Civic Center m proceeds benefit AC Humane Society Mutts - S6 00 donation • Cnik*ati FREE It you would like to volunteei oi torn ACHS, please call 336-982-9287, 336-877-5695 All proceeds benefit uur efforts In developing our shelter. ACHS pubhtnet a quarterly nawlwtet X you wot lie Ma to be on^e matting hst (Am* s*no a post cord to ACHS. POBox I//6. MMMrtmeon. MC JUSU4 Octo National Guard Armory in Jefferson near Ashe Park 8:00am until 8:00pm r i y \ t i Sini Donations can he made at the fidlowing: III /innniiTs nit P Sat.- October 1 and October 8 Ml. Jefferson AF Hunk 'a I'arkiny lot across from Wendy's 'Jum - hpm Photo courtesy of Alan Stump Seated L to R: Alan Stump, Kenneth "Dood" Hudler Standing L to R: Booker "BC" DeBoard, Georgia DeBoard (winner of the painting by Kenneth Hudler) Thursday (Oct. 13) & Friday (Oct.14) NuUonal (iuurd Armory from Ham - hpm Small itama can ba dropped off af HAPPY TAILS PET SUPPLIES (336-B46-1727) on tha Back Straat during business hours. Larfle Items, please call 336-246-5507 If yon him pffy quotums Of would like to donois, or volunteer, please #dl 336-982-9287 336-877-5695 I i \i\ii Pooni i .,-N Have you been Hurt ^x CO^- by abuse, addfetion, affliction? 4//A vAs>„. i .. , . S^y Divorce, deception, depression? Lies, lust, loneliness? Hate, bavoc, hypocrites? Is your life/family In chaos? Fee! no one understands? That all hope Is gone? Looking for the "Truth?" the Genuine? Love that is "real?" Then come to M \ u I t Hilfi if Mrs VI II « »I < I 1 "Concern for the County Revival" with HIS LABORING FEW MINISTRIES • •'! - I'iiMM / Pastor/Evangelist: STEVE ERVIN September 18-23 / I K KU K (Sunday Ham & 5pm, weeknights at 6:30pm) Mis G Photo courtesy of Alan Stump Mary Henderson, winner of the print of the "Yard Birds" donated by Lorane Porter Page. M Ai.it sluWi a \ i ic ') iti<mills o l d ' HLF Ministries was founded by, and is run by bikers, prisoners, prostitutes, drug addicts, alcoholics, gang members, and ones who were totally away from God but, who are now Bom-Agaln and have dedicated their lives to serving JESUS CHRIST through the ministry of meeting the needs of others. HLF Ministries m a non-profit Christian organization based on the word of God and dedicated to witnessing to the lost, training disciples, and being ministers of our Lord and Savior. JESUS CHRIST. The above ministry will be at the renewed BALDWIN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1549 Hwy. 194 South, Todd (I mi. off Hwy. 221) Phone: 877-4726 Come as You Are Leave So Much Different MINISTRY FOR ALL / / v Photo courtesy of Alan Stump Alan Stump being presented a framed print of "Christmas Cheer" by Lorane Porter Page. ' *7/* ^ cO'* bed Pughjtoad • Grumpier, �fall in the dountrv PRSAT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 16 West Jefferson, NC 28694 POSTAL CUSTOMER �PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FALL IN THE HIGH COUNTRY Fall may not be spectacular, expert predicts (Editor's note: For many years, Dr. Dan Pittillo of West­ ern Carolina University has been regarded as the preemi­ nent fall color forecaster for the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dr. Pittillo hap now retired, but he graciously agreed to provide us 'with one of his famous forecasts for the up­ coming life season. We would like to thanks Bill Studenc of Western Carolina for his as­ sistance with this article.) by Dr. J. Daniel Pittillo Special to the Post The East continues to be well supplied with precipita­ tion throughout most areas this year (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra­ tion: see the web at http://lwf. ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/cag3/cag3.html). This means that tree growth will Photo courtesy of WCU Dr. J. Daniel Pittillo be normal but there will not be an excess of sugars to pro­ duce those brilliant colors that characterize droughty periods. With this growth, we can expect the tree pro­ duction of sugars to be used in strengthening the cells laid down in wood. Therefore, there are fewer sugars to build the pigment molecules that give the leaves color lat­ er in the year. The basic principle here is stress on the trees. When a shortage of water hinders this normal growth, but the green leaves remain function­ al, the energy being accumu­ lated apparently is converted to other organic forms, espe­ cially pigments such as the red anthocyanins and yellow carotenoids. Dry conditions also mean a little less fungal growth on the leaves result­ ing in fewer brown spots that would mask the color. But too much stress is deadly. In past drought years we have seen trees turn brown by August and appear dead. In this case, the twigs will remain pliable and moist, not dry and snap easily in the fingers as a dead twig would. Most of the trees on shallow, rocky soils can survive severe droughts but some may die during extreme drought. Trees and shrubs along the highways are often stressed by applications of herbicides. Perhaps you have noticed some yellow bushes along our highways where herbicides have been applied. They usu­ ally continue to turn brown and die as the herbicidal ef­ fect is manifested. In a sense, this is analogous to what hap­ pens in the fall as the leaves turn color. Environmental stress in form of cool nights and light frost results in a slowing down of the cellular processes, such as formation of the green chlorophyll pig­ ments. Then bright day sun causes increased destruction of chlorophyll, allowing us to view the pigments that were masked by the chlorophyll Fall special: hiking with a soundtrack by N.C. Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Develop­ ment Special to the Post A hike in the North Carolina mountains is al­ ways a visual feast, no matter what the season. Mistshrouded peaks roll across the horizon in seemingly nev­ er-ending waves. Trees born before the American revo­ lution thrust their mighty trunks to­ ward the sun.But in May, virtually every walk in these woods comes with an added sensual bonus - the lusty singing of hun­ dreds of species of birds. This Is the time of year when spec­ tacular songbirds from the Carib­ bean, Central and South America, and the southprnmost reaches of the U.S. dress up in their brightest plumage, migrate to North Carolina and fill the ancient forests with their court­ ship serenades. "In the foothills Native songbirds add music to any "leaf-looking" hike. of the Carolinas, of life zones in the course of a eos, Carolina chickadees, bloom. Which means as you're one sees warblers, thrushes, day - each filled with a differ­ hooded warblers and others. listening for the distinctive vireos and others peaking ent choir of birds. And in the middle and twitter of the warblers, you in early May," writes the su­ For example, in the highest lower elevations, still more can be looking for trilliums, perb naturalist John Rucker elevations, where the spruce- colorful southern species trout lilies and dwarf gin­ in his book Seasonal Guide fir forests flourish, you'll find are in full voice: bluebirds, seng on the forest floor. to the Natural Year. "By the "a biosphere much like the American goldfinches, east­ So lace up your hiking second week of May the in- forests of southern Canada, ern screech owls, kingfishers, boots and come enjoy North migration of neotropical mi­ 1,000 miles to the north," cardinals, Carolina wrens Carolina's symphony of birds grants is at its peak at even writes Rucker. So naturally, and many others. this spring. the highest elevations." many northern species of As Rucker further points Somewhere deep in the During this period, basi­ birds gravitate here - Cana­ out, hiking from "the 2,800- cool shadows or high among cally any hike in these moun­ da warblers, dark-eyed junfoot elevation at the Roan the leafy boughs, they're tains and coves will yield un­ cos, veeries and the northern Mountain visitor's center... playing your song. told treasures of sight and saw-whet owl, along with to the 6,285-foot summit, On the first weekend of sound. red-breasted nuthatches, you have accomplished the May, Roan Mountain State But if you really want to golden-crowned kinglets, and same change in environment Park offers naturalist-led drink in the wonders of the brown creepers. as a 1,000-mile drive north birdwalks. Call (423) 772season in all their visual and In the life zone below the to James Bay in central On­ 3303 for more information. aural glory, four places are spruce firs, where the hard­ tario, Canada...No other lo­ Recommended guide­ particularly worth consider­ wood forests dominate, a me­ cation on the East Coast has books: Birding in the Blue ing: Roan Mountain, Mount lodious blending of birds oc­ both the elevation and the Ridge, by Marcus B. Simp­ Mitchell, Grandfather Moun­ curs between other northern overlapping ranges of north­ son, Jr.; Birds of the Smokies, tain and Great Smoky Moun­ species like black-throated ern and southern species by Fred J. Alsop III tains National Park-. blue warblers, rose-breasted that allow this to happen." For a comprehensive At each of these magi­ grosbeaks, and black-capped The month of May also birding map go to: www.blucal locales you can wander chickadees and such south­ happens to be the time when eridgecountry.com/birding/ through three different bands ern species as red-eyed vir­ the wildflowers are in full birdmap.htm. j. j GRAND RENTAL STATION Best Colors will begin first in the northwest at higher ele­ vations on the ridges by early October and progress south­ ward and down slopes in mid October and early November. Yellow birches, red sourwoods, red to yellow maples, yellow pin cherries, and yellow pop­ lars will be first to show col­ or. These will be followed by yellow to red oaks and sweet gums, yellow hickories, yel­ low to brown beeches, and a myriad of other colors in the vines, shrubs, and understory trees. Asters, goldenrods, and ironweeds will add to the col­ or palette that will enlighten as one views the mountains and slopes of our foothills across the state. 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Although everyone looks for a "PEAK" when the colors are at their best, there is a long season for enjoying the colors. From the last week in September through the middle of November, you can find bright red, yellow, and scarlet foliage somewhere in the Carolinas. It is a popular misconception that cold and frost cause the tree to change to its autumn color. A quick frost or freeze only serves to shorten the span of a tree's coloration. The best conditions for a beautiful autumn are just enough moisture and declining but not freezing tempera­ tures. However, the colors are really based on day length. As the days shorten and the nights get cooler, a chemi­ cal clock kicks in and releases a hormone that slows the sap flow to each leaf. Eventually, the leaf is sealed off from the branch and the green chlorophyll fades away to reveal the different chemical pigments that provide such bright colors. A green leaf is green because of the presence of a group of pigments known as chlorophylls. When they are abundant in the leafs cells, as they are during the growing season, the chlorophylls' green color dominate sand masks out the colors of any other pigments that may be present in the leaf. Thus the leaves of summer are characteristically green. The chlorophylls have a vital function: they capture some of the sun's energy and utilize in the manufacture of the plant's food - simple sugars which are produced from water and carbon dioxide. These sugars are the basis of the plant's nourishment - the sole source of the carbohydrates needed for growth an developments. In their food-manufacturing process, the chlorophylls themselves break down and thus are being continually "used up" Dur­ ing the growing season, however, the plant replenishes the chlorophyll so that the supply remains high and the leaves stay green. But as autumn approaches, certain influences both inside and outside the plant cause the chlorophylls to be replaced at a slower rate than they are being used up. During this period, with the total supply of chlorophylls gradually dwindling, the "masking" effect slowly fades away. Then other pigments that have been present (along with the chlorophylls) in the cells all during the leafs life begin to show through. These are the carotenoids; they give us colorations of yellow, brown, orange, and the many hues in between. The reds, the purples, and their blended combinations that decorate autumn foliage come from another group of pigments in the cells called the anthocyanins. These pigments are not present in the leaf throughout the growing season as are the carot­ enoids. They develop in late summer in the sap of the cells on the leaf, and this development is the result of complex interactions of many influences - both inside and outside the plant. Their formation depends on the breakdown of sugars in the presence of bright light as the level of a certain chemical (phosphate) in the leaf is reduced. During the summer growing season, phosphate is at a high level. Il has a vital role in the breakdown of the sugars manufac­ tured by chlorophyll. But in the fall, phosphate, along with the other chemicals and nutrients, moves out of the leaf into the stem of the plant. When this happens, the sugar-breakdown process changes, leading to the production of anthocyanin pigments. The brighter the light during this period, the greater the production of anthocyanin pigments. The brighter the light during this period, the greater the production of anthocyanins and the more brilliant the resulting color display that we see. When the days of autumn are bright and cool, the nights chilly but not freezing, the brightest colorations usually develop. Anthocyanins temporarily color the edges of some of the very young leaves as they unfold from the buds in early spring.They also give the familiar color to such common fruits as cranberries, red apples, purple grapes, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and plums. In our autumn forests they show up vividly in the maples, oaks, sourwood, sweetgum, dogwood, tupelo, black gum. and per­ simmon. These same pigments often combine with the carotenoids' colors to give us the deeper orange, fiery reds, and bronzes typical of many hardwood species. The carotenoids occur, along with the chlorophyll pigments, in tiny structures - called plastics - within the cells of leaves. Sometimes they are in such abundance in the leaf that they give a plant a yellow-green color, even during the summer. But usu­ ally we become aware of their presence for the first time in autumn, when the leaves begin to lose their chlorophyll. Carotenoids are common in many living things, giving characteristics color to carrots, corn, canaries, and daffodils, as well as egg yolks, rutabagas, buttercups, and bananas. Their brilliant yellows and oranges tint the leaves of such hardwood species as hickories, ash, maple, yellow poplar, aspen, birch, black cherry sycamore, cottonwood, sassafras, and alder. The above information came from the US Forestry publication called "Autumn Colors". —Boh Spalding, County Extension Agent - Greenville County Different species of trees change colors at various times. Dogwoods, maples, sweetguns are the first to show color. Whereas the oaks are the last species to change. Color change: Preserving the season's magic There are several different methods to collect and pre­ serve leaves for a leaf collec­ tion. Collecting Leaves (1) Only collect leaves on a sunny day and after dew has dried. (2) Collect good leaves, leaves that have not been damaged by insects, diseases or the sun. ( 3 ) Always collect more than one leaf. Collect a small branch full. That way, you will be sure to get a good rep­ resentative of the tree. (4) Press the leaves within an hour after collecting'or be­ fore they dry out. Pressing Leaves (1) Do not fold the leaf. (2) Place an individual leaf, or several leaves between 2 layers of paper towels. (Paper towels is used to absorb the moisture from the leaves.) SILENT SERVANT (3) Then press the leaf or leaves and paper towels in a large book. (4) After all the leaves have been placed in the books, place all the books on top off each other, for additional weight. (5) Allow 7-10 days for pressing. (6) If time permits, change the paper towels on the leaves after the first two days of pressing. The whole idea about press­ ing is to remove the moisture, and to keep the leaves from curling. Mounting Leaves (1) Place the leaves in a photo album or between ac­ etate or cellophane sheets. (2) Identify the leaves us­ ing a book. Check the public library for nature guides that can help—or talk to commu­ nity elders, who often know a lot about local nature. Hello Everyone, This is Jody Ashley, more commonly know as the "CarDaddy from Heritage Automotive in West Jefferson. I want to take a moment away from our usual humorous ways. The terrible disaster in the gulf coast has shown us just how vulnerable we all can be. Now, more than in recent history, the people from the gulf coast need our prayers and our support. Our nation needs our prayers. We at Heritage Automotive want to assist the less fortunate in the gulf coast! During the month of September we will be collecting: Bottled Water Personal Hygiene Items Clothing Canned Food Items and Other Necessities The showroom at the Dodge Store will be the collection point. Please die deep! Don't wait...please make your donation while the ^ need is great. Let's show the people of the gulf coast that we are generous and caring people. The staff and management at Heritage agree to Innovative Gas Products Rinnai's Silent Servant is the most advanced vent-free room heater on the market today.The Silent Servant heater family has a Smart 7-stage gas valve and blower control that adjusts the heat output up or down to maintain the room temperature both quietly and efficiently; perfect for taking the chill out of an area where a heat pump just isn't doing its job. It's like having seven heaters in one! contribute generously and provide transportation of all gifts. If you want to donate and need your donation picked up, please call us at Heritage Automotive to arrange a pickup. I also urge all other businesses in the mountain region to (Size: 17-1/2" H x 22-1/2" W x 7-3/4" D) donate generously! Our factory trained technicians make us Ashe County's Rinnai heater experts! "OUR BUSINESS IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION" Suburban Propane Mountain Village Shopping Center • Jefferson, NC 336-246-2202 www.suburbanpropane.com Please continue to pray for the But please do moreDonate to this cause! The Heritage Boys will thank you and God Will Bless You! 1 1 1 0 m r TJ < 0 m people who have lost loves ones and belongings... m r TJ < mm r TJ < 0 �PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FALL IN THE HIGH COUNTRY Blue Ridge Parkway's trails ideal for 'leaf looking' by Jim Thompson Editor It is possible to view the fall splendor of the northwestern mountains from the seat of your vehicle. But you can't really take in the glory that is autumn here without parking that gasguzzler (at today's prices, everything is a gas-guzzler), putting on some comfortable shoes and starting exploring. The ideal place to explore is the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its well-maintained, well-marked trails provide native and visitor alike the chance to eqjoy the beauty of the region. Here are some of the more beautiful trails of this region: •Milepost 217.5 Cumberland Knob. 1,000 acres, picnic area, comfort stations, drinking wa­ ter, visitor information, public phone. 15-minute loop trail to Cumberland Knob. (Elev. 2,855). Loop trail into Gully Creek Gorge. 2 hours. Alt. 2,740 •Milepost 238.5 Doughton Park, 7,000 acres - Picnic area (Milepost 241), campground (Milepost 239), trailer sites, comfort stations, drinking water, 30 miles of trail. Doughton Park lies on the very crest of the Blue Ridge, and some trails offer views to the west, deeper into the mountains, as well as towards the east. •Milepost 272 E.B. Jeffress Park. Picnic area, Comfort station, trail to Cascades, a beautiful waterfall that runs down into Wilkes County. One word of caution: believe the warning signs and do not climb on the rocks. Several fatal injuries have occurred here. •Milepost 292.7- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, 3,600 acres. Many miles of horse and car­ riage trails, hiking, fishing. • Milepost 294 - Historic Flat Top Manor House; Parkway Craft Center; comfort station; visi­ tor information, publications. Many trails start at the house, descending to Bass Lake, going through the maze (believe us: do not try to take a shortcut on this trail), as well as some less strenuous jaunts nearer to the manor. •Milepost 295 Julian Price Memorial Park. 4,344 acres. Campground, picnic area, lake, boat­ ing, fishing, trails. Alt. 3,400 Heating bills got you down? Get fired up about fireplaces! Fireplaces are a popular el­ ement many home buyers look for in a prospective home. In fact, according to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey, 77 percent of new-home buyers prefer a fireplace in the family room, and 50 percent would like a fireplace in the living room. In existing homes, fireplaces continue to be one of the most common upgrades. Fireplaces are no longer just holes in the wall that ture realistic-looking logs, are ing fireplace into a gas one burn wood - technology and economical, and release less instead. , t convenience have taken over heat than other models. They •Direct vent gas fireplaces to transform fireplaces into are popular for homeowners - A direct vent uses a highan ideal design element. looking for the aesthetic ap­ temperature glass panel to If you're considering in­ peal of a fireplace without seal off the burn area of the stalling a fireplace in a new any mess. fireplace. It pulls air from home, improving an existing •Gas inserts - Inserts are outside to feed the fire. These fireplace, or installing a fire­ a great source of secondary don't affect the indoor air place in a room you're remod­ heat. They're often controlled quality, and are very efficient. eling, keep this information by a thermostat and can be Direct vent fireplaces can go in mind to find a model that used if a power outage strikes. anywhere inside or outside fits your needs and budget. They're also a popular way to your home. •Gas log sets - These fea­ convert a prior wood-burn•Vent-free gas fireplaces - These appliances are simi­ lar to direct vent models ex­ cept they do not need a vent to operate. This makes them extremely versatile - they can be placed anywhere in the home. Get your kids involved in fall remodeling projects Home-improvement proj­ ects aren't just for adults anymore. Kids are residents of the home too, so it's only fitting to get their input on remodeling and redecorat­ ing your home - especially if you're redoing the nursery or the kids' space. If chil­ dren are involved, they'll be more likely to take care of the furniture and willing to help with low-key remodeling tasks. Even better, it offers an ideal opportunity to bond with your child. So take out the overalls and painter's caps. Here are some easy ways that kids can get in touch with their inner interior designer: •Solicit kids' ideas on paint schemes. Don't say "What color do you want?"; you'll overwhelm them with this open-ended question (and you'll be overwhelmed by the answers). Put a few paint swatches in front of them and have them rank their favorites. •Use kids' advice to make cabinets child-friendly. Even if you aren't remodeling all of your kitchen and bath cabi­ nets, you can inexpensively update their look with new knobs. There are a host of kidfriendly geometric-shaped knobs or bright-colored han­ dles in fun shapes. •Instead of nagging your son to clean his room, why not make cleanup enjoyable? If kids have input in their storage system, they are more likely to keep spaces clutter-free. Take them to a home-goods store and show them colorful bins, toy chests, shelving units, rolling carts and other attractive storage solutions. Introduce them to wall organizers with pockets to hold shoes and toys. And teddy bears and dolls don't just have to adorn a bed. See if they like corner shelving, or stretch mesh netting between two walls that can function as a stuffed-animal hammock. • If you are in the market for a "big-kid bed," let your toddler help select it. Depend­ ing on your space and prefer­ ence, you can get a twin-size bed, or jump right to a full or queen. Day and trundle beds are space savers that can house sleepover guests and be used in a guest room later on. to give their input on floofing. Let them pick a plush carpet for their bedroom or the living room that feels nice on their feet. Instead of ripping up your bathroom or kitchen floor, update it with kid-friendly appliques such as fish or plants. •When indoors, kids are of­ ten found propped in front of the TV or sprawled out on the couch. Make their down-time comfy. They can help choose a big colorful pillow, or they can give input on a warm and fuzzy blanket throw. •Don't expect the process •A new comforter, duvet or to be quick and clean, but kids sheet set changes the whole can lend a hand in painting. look of a room. Encourage Toddlers can decorate walls your child to choose a revers­ with sponges, rubber stamps ible one for even more design or handprints. Older kids can options. That way, there will hammer nails and screw in be no tears if it gets stained. screws, with supervision. Just flip it, and it's good as Get your kids involved in new (Don't forget to wash or home decorating and your get it cleaned it later!) house will be full of love. 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Whether Moving In or Moving On.•• Come See Us! • Auto Sales • Mobile Homes • U-Haul Rentals 423-727-5565 Hwy 421 • Mountain City, TN 2 90/ofor 12months tmm # APR | $15 aslowas 1 \M — .5300cash back on all Motorcycles, ATVs & Scooters* C.C.S., Inc YAMAHA of H MM MM* rmau Ckttr tIM Cat** nlK Ktb to to atacM at Mtwoft mt f wa Cwjn or «* anmnui * -we if m aea tta» n 'jv • yta Tiaifv tot CM l-MUIMIN • «• fcv >> Mrtu •• "iHnoNo S MM> hiHI VMMWtWt ha*o aovotnti»arm* «twit« Cat I MSI IN' MMtoaMvcaa ^ YAMAHA^ jhh m ho 6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 20 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-20 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/1272f457e2de24bd58aa8567b75116fd.pdf 9e1ce165864aca374d1ffcfa2634dc31 PDF Text Text Friday • Golf team takes first victory page 1B September 23, 2005 • Blue Ridge Relay a success 50c page 3B Phone: 336-846-7164 • Record-breaking crowd at ASU www.jeffersonpost.com FAX: 336-846-7165 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Volume 80, Issue 76 PAGE Developer discusses future of Phoenix by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Despite the unusually warm, dry weather, the arriv­ al of fall in the High Country means residents here know winter is not far behind. Thoughts of cold weather ac­ tivities no doubt include ski­ ing, a popular pastime for en­ thusiasts of all ages. Where does one go to ski? The closest slopes are in Watauga County. But what if the opportunity was even closer to home? Can you imagine skiing down the side of Phoenix Mountain? Swishing through the snow on potentially the longest run in the southeast? Developer Eric Hunter can, and he hopes others can, too. Hunter is offering for sale 477 acres on the northeast side of Phoenix Mountain along with a complete busi­ ness plan for a ski resort. He developed this idea a couple years ago, and hopes some­ one can follow up. He owns in excess of 1,200 acres on the mountain, and intends to keep 800 acres on the south­ ern side where his home is located. "In December of 2003 I de­ cided I really wanted to take a serious look at putting a ski resort on the northeast side of Phoenix Mountain," said Hunter. "I decided it would be a neat thing for Ashe Coun­ ty" Hunter said he grew up ski­ ing in Boone at Sugar Moun­ tain, and thought it would be great to have this opportu­ nity in Ashe County. An Ap­ palachian State University student did a master's thesis 20 years ago about the moun­ tain, spending six to eight months doing scientific stud­ ies. It was determined that the cliff face on the northeast side was over a mile long with unusual updrafls and cooling with topography suitable for great skiing. The slopes of­ fered good downhill runs in excess of three miles and a great opportunity for a moun­ tain retreat also offering bik­ ing, hiking and running. There are 55 ski resorts Foxx: Why I voted no (Editor's note: In recent weeks, Rep. Virginia Foxx's decision to vote against the bipartisan $54.1 billion sup­ plemental aid package for artuo ll it by Hurricane Katrina has stirred controversy. Foxx was one of only 11 members of Congress to vote against the bill, which had the support of the Bush Administration as well the House Democrat­ ic leadership. After sending brief comments through her press secretary early on, Foxx made no further public state­ ment on the issue. That was, until this week when she re­ leased an op-ed piece on her vote. What follows is the com­ plete text.) by U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx Special to the Post Like so many of my con­ stituents, I have been ex­ tremely saddened by the devastation inflicted by Hur­ ricane Katrina. I support the ongoing relief efforts by the military and the many federal agencies. While the federal government lends aid to the victims, I hope others will join me in supporting private relief organizations with personal contributions. These organizations, along with thousands of volunteers, are caring for our displaced neighbors and are the real heroes of this tragedy. To date, I have supported $10.5 billion in aid and voted for several bills to help ease the strain of this difficult time. This week, Congress provided various tax relief measures for hurricane vic­ tims, including a waiver on the 10 percent tax on early complex to provide endurance training. With lots of flat areas on top, said Hunter, Phoenix Mountain offers the potential for a year-round resort and complex to include skiing, indoor swimming, fishing, and a quaint alpine village to attract local residents and tourists alike. There is a good water supply, he said, with a swamp and streams. He said there are trout streams on the southern side and he's told there are trout on the northern side as well. As for a sewer system, the Jeffer­ son Board of Aldermen has agreed to run lines from the town system if a resort is built. Town Manager Mere­ dith Ballou said it would take miles of line and perhaps four pump stations, but it could be done. Drawing Courtesy of Eric Hunter "The town and county have Plans by developer Eric Hunter for a ski resort on Phoenix Mountain include the potential for been very supportive in this a quaint European alpine-style village that could operate year-round as a mountain retreat. project," said Hunter. "With Hunter is selling the land and hopes the buyer will follow up on his idea. the support of the Town of in the southeast, eight of some of the tallest moun­ has attracted interest from Jefferson, I feel confident we them in North Carolina, said tains. With heights of 4,600 to the Olympics, Hunter added, will have a resort. We have See Phoenix, page 5A Hunter, but Ashe Cbunty has 4,750 feet, Phoenix Mountain for a high altitude swimming Local toy drives continue • by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor ¥ Post file photo U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx IRA distributions. I also sup­ ported measures that provide relief for college students and workers in job training programs. It is understandable that some have questioned my vote against the $51.8 billion relief supplemental. I be­ lieve taxpayer money should be spent wisely. My concern is that huge sums of money, in this case three times the entire N.C. state budget, are being spent with little asSec Foxx, page 5A Fleetwood aces Youth in Ashe County are joining together to help their young neighbors on the Gulf Coast who have lost their homes and belongings. These local youth want to especially help the children who have lost all their toys by replacing them with new ones. Six-year-old Tyler Reed started a toy drive with the help of his mother, Rebecca Reed, an afterschool group leader at Westwood Elemen­ tary School. She has been spreading the word about Tyler's project among his Cub Scout pack, church members and school staff. Collections have been coming in, and now she has a collection site. Those donating toys to Ty­ ler's project can bring them to a box at McDonald's in West Jefferson where they will be collected until 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, and then taken to the former Centura Bank site in West Jefferson for delivery to the Gulf Coast and wherever the young sur­ vivors of Hurricane Katrina are being relocated. "We are so thankful for McDonald's being a drop off site for Tyler's toy drive," said Rebecca. "Anyone can drop off their donations there. Thank See Toys, page 5A Farmers Market winding up by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor A^ * f* m m f u Photo by Linda Burchette Katrina Kolseth paints the face of her son, Owen, during the Community Center Day last Saturday at the Center @ Fleetwood. The event included cake walks, songs by Sierra Wilson, lots of good food, and tours of the community center. The center is raising funds for opera­ tion, and welcomes visitors as well as potential businesses and organizations to locate in the former elementary school. For more information, call 877-4973. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-maii: advertisingPjeffersonpost.com circulation@jefFersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jefTersonpost.com Holocaust survivor to speak in Boone Boone—Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz, a Holocaust survivor and author, will present three days of lectures and films on the campus of Appalachian State University: •Thursday, September 29, 7:00 p.m., Greenbriar Theater in the Plemmons Student Union. "Deceit and Indifference." •Friday, September 30, 2:00 p.m., Room 114, Carol Grotnes Belk Library. "Survival in Auschwitz: Tadeusz Borowski and Primo Levi." Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Reed Tyler Reed, a 6-year-old student at Westwood Elementary School, poses with a box at McDonald's where toys can be collected for children who survived Hurricane Katrina. Tyler began the project as a way to help children who had lost ev­ erything In the storm that devastated the Gulf Coast region. Don't miss the last oppor­ tunity this year to visit the Ashe County Farmers Mar­ ket on a Wednesday morning. The market is open Wednes­ days 8 a.m. to about noon only through September, so Sept. 28 will be the last op­ portunity. If you miss the Wednes­ day market, however, never fear; the market is open on Saturday mornings 8 a.m. to around noon through Oc­ tober. But get there early because the delicious home­ grown produce goes quickly. Vendors offer a variety of fruits and vegetables along with homemade breads, jams and jellies, other tasty treats, nursery products, plants and flowers, and handmade crafts. "The atmosphere at the market," say managers, "is one of fellowship and friend­ ly surroundings offering a welcome to locals and visi­ tors alike." It's also not too early to start planning for the holi­ days, and the market is a perfect place to find some­ thing unique to Ashe County and the people who live and work here. Mark your calen­ dars to attend the Holiday Markets on Saturday, Nov. 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from an assort­ ment of gift ideas, such as homemade treats and hand­ made crafts. And don't forget to pick up your annual Ashe County Farmers Market Cal­ endar for 2006. •Friday, September 30, 7:00 p.m., Room 114, Carol Grotnes Belk Library. "A Survivor's Story." •Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m., Room 114, Carol Grotnes Belk Library. "Big Business and the Holocaust." Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz was born in Vienna and lived in Berlin and Prague before World War II. During the Holocaust, she endured Nazi persecution and was deported to Theresienstadt in 1942 and from there to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1943. In January 1945, she was transferred to the women's concentration camp at Ravensbruck. After Second Avenue (the "Back Street") in West Jefferson with parking available and within easy walking distance of Jefferson Avenue and Main Street. For more information on the market or to join the market as a vendor, or for special accommodations, call North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe Center at 219-2650. North Carolina State Uni­ versity and North Carolina A&T State University com­ mit themselves to positive action to secure equal op­ portunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disabil­ ity. In addition, the two Uni­ versities welcome all persons without regard to sexual ori- being liberated, Dr. Cernyak-Spatz emigrat­ ed to the United States, earned a Ph.D. in German literature, and began teaching in the Department of Languages and Culture at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, where she continues to teach courses on Holocaust literature. Dr. Cernyak-Spatz's presentations are spon­ sored by the Office of Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies and are free and open to the public. For more information please visit our website holocaust.apstate.edu, e-mail us at holocaust@app8tate.edu, or telephone (828)262-2311. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS 14th Annual Studio Hop this weekend On Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, the Ashe County Arts Council sponsors Studio Hop. This is a opportunity to travel Ashe County and visit some of your favorite artists in their working studios. Art forms will include paintings, mixed media, clay sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts and much more. The Ashe Arts Center, on the corner of School Avenue and Main Street in downtown West Jefferson will serve as hospitality and information center where maps will be available. Studios will be open on Saturday from 10 - 5 and on Sunday from 1 - 5. This is a free event sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. Please call 336-846ARTS or log onto www.ashecountyarts.org for more information. Annuaf•Studio 7~fop September 24 and2J, ZOO^ briitapn VIRGINIA^ ^ A / r.#» k • rZd MurgllU 1. ASHE ARTS CENTER 8. CREEKSfDE GARDEN GALLERY 15. MOUNT JEFFERSON HANDCRAFTED CANDLES Th« "h«»n" ofW.it JufftrMn's Arts Dt.trict! Enjoy " Spirit of Asho, - a photography exhibit by Lort Hall Art end ornaments for the garden and yard featuring Hand poured end handcrefted candles, candle hold ers. pottery, lace and birdhouses thowcMlng the faoei end placet ot Ashe County VliJt the Gallery Shop with local and regional arts and ootti including baskets, pottery, dolls, jewelry, wee. Ing. stained glass, photography, Christmas oma menu, books, CDs and loU morel photography, pottery, wood sculpture, birdhouses and painted crafts. 336 982 9547 346 Creekhouse Lane, Jefferson. 336.877 8886. 1836 Nettle Knob Road. West Take Highway 88 East out of Jelfarton going towards Jefferson From West Jefferson. Uke Hwy 221South towards Boone, turn left on Nettle Knob Road Go Laurel Springs end Sparta. From the Courthouee In Jefferson, travel 7 miles east. Look for the Creekslde 1.07 mile. Shop is on right in old farmhouse with red roof, Gallery sign on the ritfn Turn right onto Earl Sheets Roed. bear right onto Craekhouse lane GaHery It et the end of driveway. 18 GUM RIDGE Mil AND FlYMG PIG FUR NITURE Jefferson. 2. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER STUDIO Saturday onlyl 8. MANGUMPOTTBTY OF TURKEY KNOB Original watercolor paintings and prlnU. Stephen Is 338846 ARTS. 303 School Avenue. West Jefferson Located In the "Arts District • downtown West West Jefferson's train men! Decorative, elegant and functional pottery creations, both slab and wheel thrown 336.646 3411.113 South Jefferson Avenue, West 330.372 529 L 280 Turkey Hollow Lane, Sparta. Jefferson Located In 'The Arts District.* In downtown Taka Hwy 18 North towards Mouth of Wilson. Virginia. Turn right on Hwy 58. than turn right on Hwy 93 West Jefferson nest to the Barber Shop and across the street from Erasers RostauranL 3.ORIGINALS ONLY JOAN BELL AND LENORE DEPREE towards Pfnay Creek. Go about seven miles to Halsey Knob Road and turn right Go W mlla to Turkey Hollow Lane and turn Into driveway. Original oil palnUngs by two of Ashe County's favorite iCrompIri Ltiuing Handcrefted latm tables, furniture, and fioonng made from reclaimed wood from our own Blue Ridge Mountains Shalley Spring. 338877 8888 2385 Big Flatts Church Road. Wamrn.ville Fleetwood Take Hwy 221 South from West Jefferson. Take a right onto Railroad Grade Road Go 9/10 mlla, take first right onto Big Flatts Church Road. Go 2.2 Chiton Ashlsnd miles look lor sign on left JEFHERSON 17. MUD MAMA POTTERY PAT KWCHELOE MORRI SON 10. SILVER DESIGNS LE5A EREMfIA 330.8481830. 38 North Jefferson Avenue. West Sterling silver jewelry. Incorporating semi pracious stones. 338877 8718 130 Meedowood Lane. West Jefferson Located In 'The Arts District.* downtown West Jefferson. 336.882.4102.275 John Luke Road. Glendale Springs. In Glandala Spnngs from Hwy 16. turn onto 4. TIN ROOf GALLERY ANOSTUOIO CATHERINE Glandalo Springs Church road towards Holy Trinity Church of the Frescoes. Turn right at stop sign onto Studio Is the first house on the right Colorful, contemporary mlied media paintings, fine John Luka Road. Studio Is on ritfit between Glendale Springs Inn and Greenhouse Crafts Shop. 18 LINDA BRUCE jewelry and crafts- all with a whimsical touchl "A positively colorful galleryl" 11. GREENHOUSE CRAFTS 338.246 3337.103 North Jeflerson Avenue, West Hand knitted and felted hats by Joanie Ball. Jefferson Located In "The Arts District." downtown West Jefferson. 338.882 2818.248 John Luke Road. Glondale Springs. In Glandale Springs from Hwy 16. turn onto Glandala Springs Church road towards Holy Trinity 5. BOHEMU GALLERY JANET D.BRASHEAR Church of the Frescoes. Turn right at stop sign onto John Luka Road Greenhouse Crafts is on the left To Mounl.ln City Raku electric and gas-fired pottery-decorative as wall as functional, inductingdragonf les. whimsical cre­ •rrisU! Also featuring Stem at. rustic wood furniture by Tom ALIKE Limited-edition linoleum block prints. Each print Is hand printed, some are handcolored. WEST JEFFERSON ations. Santas, rattles and other critters Jetferson At intersection ol Hwys. 221 end 194 In Baldwin, turn onto Hwy 194. take e right onto Earnest Howell Roed Moadowood It the first road on the left. DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON GLENDAU SPRINGS vmn Oil/acrylic and watercolor art work. Quilted and across the street from the Holy Trinity Church of the 336.848 1488. 106 North Jefferson Avenue. West Frescoes Jefferson located In 'The Arts Olstrict." downtown West Jefferson. 12. MARK STEPHEN WBJJNGHAM handmade items Induding wall hangings, tea towels, lable runners, purses and tote bags, hand-dyad fabric squares. Baldwin 338877 4728 139 Summit Drive, Todd. Atlntor- taction of Hwys. 221 and 194 In Baldwin, turn onto Hwy 194 South. Go approximately 1.5 mHe* to laurel Creek Road. Turn right on Laurel Creek and go W : , Fleetwood, i...t.i mile, turning right onto Stonebridge Lara Go V4 mite and stay left on Homestead Road. Go 1V4 miles and taka a right onto Summit Drive. Studio Is first drive on the left. Deep C.p Original oils on linen and giclee prints on canvas. & MORGAN STUDIOS RT MORGAN end CAMIUf 336.882 3356. 14S1 Bare Road, West Jefforton MORGAN From the Intersection ol Highways 163 and 221 In Blacksmith designer and prototype studio of hand R.T. Morgan-stone, metal stainless steel sculpture and oil paintings. Camilla Morgan-glass sculpture, stained glass panels and garden critters. Also visit R.T. Morgan Art Gallery In West Jefferson 's Arts West Jefferson, proceed south on Highway 183 forged wrought iron furniture, sculpture and functional District. 18. THE FIOOIER FORGE TOM WOOTEN towards Glandala Springs. Cross the Now River, go past Idlewlld Road on the right Turn left at bottom of the hill on Bare Road. Go approximately V> mlla to the first house on your right. Iron accessories for home and garden. 338877 3998 Throo Top Road. Todd. At intersection of Hwys. 221 and 194 In Baldwin, turn onto Hwy 194 South and proceed to Todd. (This is a long, twisty, scenic roadl) At Intersection of 194 and Three Top 13. VALSOMERS Road, turn right left 336.246 3326.290 Forest Hill Drive. West Jeflerson From the intersection ol 221 end 183 go north on 221 one mile to Mt. Jefferson Road (just past the Civic Center) and turn left At stop sign turn right on 221 Handcrafted stained glass art. unique panels,step ping stones, lamps, suncalchers. Business. Go 100 yards, turn right onto Wade Vannoy Road. Go 100 yards and turn left onto Forest Hill Drive. Studio Is In home at top of Forest Drive. Ignore the Private Drive signs! 336.877 1352. 980 New River Bend Road South. 20. MOUNTAM MOJO Fleetwood Taka Hwy 221 South out of Wast Jefferson Go 11 miles and turn left on Idlewlld Road. Go 2.7 miles to Conley Cheek Road. Turn left At the low water bridge, him right onto New River Band Road. Don't cross the bndgel Studio Is in home at the end ol the road 14. CYNTHIA GRADY Remainder of Art on the Side Creston. Go out of West Jefferson on Highway 194 North towards Warrsnsvllle. Hwy 88 West will Join 194. Continue to Warrensvllle and stay on Hwy 88 West Travel another 7 miles to the Rivarvtew Community Canter on the left. Take the first dnvoway Designed and hand-atitchod teddy bears, dolls, angels, ornaments and mora. Finif that perfect gift or treat yoursplf! To A»he«illr Paintings, folk art found object art Clay folk art sculptures, dolls, and animals. around to the back of the building, look lor the sign next to the new Smoke and Tote Barbecue Restaurant! 7. MARY ANNPRACK STUDIO large-scale, figurative clay sculpture and mised media paintings In Mary-Ann's distinctive and color­ ful abstract expressionist style. 336.882 4318. 431 Sunnyside Park Road, Jefferson. Take Highway 221 North to Jefferson At Builder 's Mart turn left onto Sunnyside Park Road. Go % mile, studio Is In house on left. Go exactly 4 miles. Studio is on the CHER SHAFFER 336.385 6001. Rjvervlew Community Cantor, 338877 2327. 201 Lower Nettle Knob Road, West Jefferson. Take Hwy 103 South out of West Jefferson to Nettle Knob Road. Turn right Take t left at the first Barbara Sears and stop sign onto Lower Nettle Knob Road. Studio Is the first driveway on left Look for sign. "Granny Grady's Bears.' To Wilke.boro Winston-Salem Ita MM Stacy MartinPottery By Four on the Floor The lawn of the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson will be full of arts and crafts on Saturday, September 24 from 10-5. Art on the Side will feature artists showcasing pottery, art metal, fiber art, clay creations, handmade baskets and more. Come and do your early holiday shopping and support local artists. Please call 336-846-ARTS or log onto www.ashecountyarts.org for more information. Nathan Fields Handbuilt Stoneware Has Life thrown you some curves lately? > death of a loved one? > divorce? > loss of a beloved pet? > illness? > job loss? JOIN US FOR SERIES OF CLASSES ENTITLED: Meeting place: Chapter 6 Vocal group to perform at Ashe Civic Center Chapter 6, an award winning contemporary vo­ cal group, will perform on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30. The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to sponsor this high-energy group at the Ashe Civic Center. They have an incredible and unique sound. The audience will for­ get there are no instruments playing! This group of seven young men has redefined a cappella with their high-energy performances of a comedyinfused blend of jazz, pop, gospel and rock. Chapter 6 is Chuck Bosworth, Mark Grizzard, Jarrett Johnson, Luke Menard, John Musick, Nathan Pufall, and A.D. Stonecipher. The diverse rep­ ertoire ranges from freshly arranged swing standards and pop/rock covers, to sig­ nature pieces such as "Ode to Krispy Kreme", Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", and Chapter 6's very own ver­ sion of "The Wizard of Oz". The versatility and appeal of Chapter 6 captures audi­ ences of all ages and musical tastes. Emerging from a college course, Chapter 6 became the premiere jazz a cappella ensemble at Millikin Univer­ sity in Decatur, Illinois. Mak­ ing their professional debut in 2001, this group from the Chicago area has received numerous awards and rec­ ognition for their technique, performance, and unique, original arrangements. Three-time Chicago Region­ al Harmony Sweepstakes Grand Champions - their first title in 2000 distin­ guishing them as the young­ est group ever to qualify for the national finals - Chapter 6 went on to win the presti­ gious Grand Champion title at the 2004 National Har­ mony Sweepstakes. Other special honors have been awarded by such notable or­ ganizations as the Contem­ porary A Cappella Society, the National Association for Campus Activities, and the Association for the Promo­ tion of Campus Activities. Most recently, Chapter 6 was chosen "Performing Group of the Year" at the 2005 A.P.C.A. National Convention. Their four albums: A cap­ pella 101, Chapter 6: Live, Christmastime, and Swing Shift, received three nomina­ tions for the 2005 Contem­ porary A Cappella Record­ ing Awards- "The Wizard of Oz" capturing the award for Best Humor Song. The group looks forward to the release later this year of their first DVD recorded live in Janu­ ary 2005. Chapter 6 contin­ ues touring diverse venues, enthusiastically received by audiences across the coun­ try. Their extensive touring schedule includes numerous college campuses and high schools - performances often linked with a master class or clinic. Chapter 6 will perform for the 11th and 12th grade students at Ashe County High School at 2 p.m. on per­ formance day. The Chapter 6 will per­ form on Thursday, Septem­ ber 29 at 7:30 at the Ashe Civic Center. Reserved tick­ ets are available at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone with a credit card. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. Please call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336846-ARTS for information and tickets. / Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 East Main St. Jefferson, NC "LIVING WITH LIFE'S LOSSES' Date: September 27 October 4,11,18,& 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. &Jton4o*ec/ 6y; ( Aat/fjrr SSu-nera/1 Sftponte, For more information, please contact 246-7114 or 982-2121 aX*XK>O^C><X><X>0<XK>,X><X>OCKXxX><^^ Presenter: Carol Ann McElwee Life Transitions Educator % Classes are free for all participants. Everyone is welcome to attend �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 3A SOCIALS Executive Ball to host Board of Education The Riverview Community Center is planning its third annual Executive Ball to be held at Riverview Communi­ ty Center, 11719 Highway 88 West, Creston, NC, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Octo­ ber 22, 2005. This is the soci­ ety ball of the year. This year the executives of the Ashe County Board of Education will be honored. This will be a gala affair of dining and dancing along with entertainment. The din­ ner will be a five-course meal consisting of roast beef, pork loin, vegetables, salad, des­ serts and beverages, all pro­ vided by the renowned cater­ er, Bryce Cook. The Riverview Commu­ nity Center serves the peo­ ple of Ashe County and its surrounding areas through many activities including thrift shops, Thursday lun­ cheon, GED classes, Friday night entertainment, various health screenings and enter­ tainment programs promoted by the Center. In addition, you Dickson and Lucas We Cook wed in St. Thomas Kendra Lynn Dickson and Patrick Steven Lucas were united in marriage on June 11, 2005 in an oceanfront setting at Frenchmans Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The bride is the daughter of Kenny and Carol Dickson of West Jefferson. Nathan and Hay ley Mash of Glendale Springs an­ nounce the birth of a daugh­ ter, Kywren Natalie Mash. She was born August 28,2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed six pounds and twelve ounces. She was wel­ comed home by her brother, Preston. Grandparents are Kenneth and Carolyn Mash, Bonnie Russell and Larry Pennington (deceased). Carla and Bruce Brannan of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Jasper Isaac Brannan, born Septem­ ber 2, 2005 at Watauga Medi­ cal Center. He weighed five pounds and nine ounces. Sarah and Travis Hash of Crumpler announce the birth of a daughter, Addisyn Eliza­ beth Hash, born September 8, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds. Tamara and Michael Kearley of West Jefferson an­ nounce the birth of a daugh­ ter born September 13, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center weighing seven pounds and thirteen ounces. Sarah Taylor and John Landers of Todd announce the birth of a son, Billy Evan The groom is the son of Carl and Jane Lucas of Indian Trail, N.C. A reception attended by the couple's family and friends was held on July 2, 2005 at the Firsthorn Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. Kendra and Pat now reside in Charlotte, N.C. Landers, born on September 13, 2005 at Watauga Medi­ cal Center. He weighed seven pounds and thirteen ounces. Shelly and Kenny Church of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Lau­ ren Nicole Church, born on September 14, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed six pounds and nine ounces. Consuelo HernandezZuniga and Isidro de la Cruz Monroy of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Osvaldo de la Cruz-Hernan­ dez. He was born September 18, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, five ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Catarino Hernandez and Carmen Monroy. Sibling Wilivaldo de la Cruz-Hernandez welcomed brother home. Star Roland of Lansing announces the birth of a son, Phoenix Lee Miller, born Sep­ tember 13, 2005 at Ashe Me­ morial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, ten ounces and was 19 inches long. Grand­ parents are Thelma Roland, Lynn Blevins, Rex and Norma Roland and Rick Miller and Ann Miller. Ashe County Little Theatre presents will find the Riverview Lions Club, Learning Center (com­ puter classes), music studio, community barber shop. Folk Art Gallery, Riverview En­ dowment Fund, Consignment Shop, Riverview Red Hatters, Restaurant (Smoke'n Tote), Bible classes, Mobile Phar­ macy, rentals, gym (especially for the youth) and much more. Independent organizations also use space made available by the Center. The Executive Ball is a RSVP affair. All are invited to come out on October 22 and enjoy an evening of fun and celebration for the Board of Education. All tickets are $25. Please make your res­ ervations early by contacting Greg Carroll at 336-385-1656 or email jola@skybest.com. You may also call the Center at 336-385-9812 or any direc­ tor of the Center. All proceeds will go to the Riverview Community Cen­ ter for the continued devel­ opment of the Center and its programs. I Wes Waugh will be at the Blue Ridge Art Clan meeting on Saturday, September 24 at the Ashe County Library. The business session will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wes will critique members' work at 10:30. -^Mountain Mcritagc estiva I Sparta, NC Saturday Sept. 24, 2005 "9^,. 5 PM crafts demonstrations & sales food • childrens' activities live music • free admission Visitors C.enter:8www.sparta-nc.com Because We Care Please join us for an afternoon of food & wine tastings and entertainment at the Walker Center at Wilkes Community College on September 25, 2005 from l-4p.m. This is a charity fundraiser and all proceeds will go to benefit the American Red Cross and The Humane Society to aid in their efforts to bring comfort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. We will have the following chefs on hand to offer samples of their special ties: Chris Magee- 6th & Main Restaurant in North Wilkesboro, Mathieu Jefferson Landing Country Club in West Jefferson, James WelchCrippen's Restaurant in Blowing Rock, Myleia Slagle Glendale Springs Inn in Glendale Springs, Kimrey Jordan- Wilkes Community College, Seth Cohn- Dooley's Grill & Tavern; Wilkesboro, Brenda OsborneThe Walker Center; Wilkesboro, The Wines for the Wine Tastings will be provided by And Wine 2, Inc. of Elkin, NC. Entertainment will be music provided by Mr. Holden Bare and a raffle for the donated items we have gratefully received from our area businesses. Tickets for this event are $30 per person or $50 per couple and are available for purchase by calling Chris & Tara Magee at 336-667-6645 or any of our participating chefs. Please make your checks payable to The American Red Cross or The Humane Society of Wilkes. Included in the purchase price of each ticket is one raffle ticket-additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event. Are you scared? Well, don't be!—Join the fun, come on down to West Jefferson for Harvest Sidewalk Saturday, September 24th Local merchants are competing in a Scarecrow Decorating Contest! Bring the family, choose your favorite scarecrow aiul take advantage of our sidewalk sales! PROFESSIONAL D3 WRESTLING!!! The CFW is coming to town for a special, one-night blow out! THIS SATURDAY NIGHT - SEPTEMBER FAMILY CENTRAL - 6:00 PM 24TH Come see the stars of the Christian Wrestling Federation face off in a battle of biblical proportion! The CFW offers awesome and exciting entertainment through professional wrestling with a strong moral foundation in a family-friendly environment. Bring a friend, bring the kids and come out to cheer on the warriors of the CWFU Check out the CWF website: 5CMKt<:rtAN*/RL«CT« »N<V.C.OAA Rev. Bill Ballou Day -X ' 2$ *CSk r I / A • " ' FULL THROTTLE ^ LOW APR JL 1 AS LOW AS 6.9% FIXED APR' I PI US The Ashe Baptist Association has designated September 25th, 2005, as Rev. Bill Ballou Dag. This will be a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife Opal for their many years of service to the Lord. Brother Bill served as Director of Missions for 22 years and has pastored several of the AssociationaI Churches. We would like to invite you to a time of celebration on Sunday. September 25th at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. with the Honda Card Wilkes Honda 703 Edgewood Road • Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-8151 An inspired comic romp by Larry Shue Directed by Michael Yelton • Produced by Grady Lonon Sept. 23 & 24:7:30 pm Adults: $10 • Students: $5 Sept. 25:2:00 pm Ashe Civic Center Reserve Tickets Available at the Ashe Arts Center Call (336) 846-ARTS Offers end September 30 honda.com HCKM UTILITY AT v* ARE RECOMMENDED ONIY EOR RIDERS t« YEARS ANOOLOER TRXAOOEX ARE REC Thus will he a floating reception, to include photos of Brot her Bill and his family, music that he recorded, several speakers, and refreshments. 0MUF.NDED ONLY FOR HIGHLY EXPERIENCED RIDERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER PARENTS NEED TO CONSIDER THEIR , YOUNGSTERS AGE SIZE. 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PWC and 5CC0» modtrti thru 103105 "WOO meenlive or nt* 05 andpnw VTX1300C R S models t»u 93005 See dealer tor compiele iW»l* Honda Card' and VTX am frademarVs ol Honda Motor Co. lid ' 2005 Amencan Honda Motor Co, Inc. |905| OM YBST HONDA We look forward to seeing you at this special event. �Public Opinion ...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers PAGE 4A without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 Editorial On asphalt To the Editor: Just a few simple questions cum! w about the moratorium on pol­ ( f r povoKi luting industries. 1. What will happen to the Christmas tree folks that use tons of herbicides and pesti­ cides in their work and burn As we read our history The town's generators diesel and gas to get their books, we sometimes won­ were starting to fail. Rescue product to market? 2. How will we all get to der if Americans still have vehicles were running out work without driving our pol­ "it." of gas. A hospital was limp­ lution mobiles? "It" is not easy to define, ing on backup power. And 3. How will restaurants but what we mean is that then Mayor Warr saw the cook without emitting noxious mixture of initiative, cour­ truck. fumes into the air? age, orneriness and deter­ It was a private fuel 4. How will car and truck mination that has somehow transport truck, locked and SUV sellers make a liv­ defined our people from the behind a chainlink fence. ing? earliest days. The people The mayor ordered the 5. Don't we realize that at Jamestown and on the lock cut. He turned to his about everything we do is in­ Mayflower had "it," and so chief of police, Stephen T. volved with a polluting indus­ did millions of other immi­ Barnes, and asked, "Can try? We do seem to be overjoyed grants who followed them. we hot-wire it?" The chief when roads are paved. Where The farmers who left their said he didn't know how. So plows to shoot at King Warr said, "Well, can we get does the asphalt come from? What are the effects as the George's redcoats on April someone from the jail to do earth moving machines and 19, 1775 had "it." So, def­ it? Thirty minutes later, the paving machines create these initely, did the men who truck was rolling to help roads? signed the Declaration of the rescue. Just wondering. Independence a year and Since then, Mayor Warr Michael Krages first aid supplies, and more than several months later. Our has "liberated" a por­ Tuckerdale 600 buses to transport evacuees. The American Red Cross, in co­ list could continue—fortu­ table kitchen to feed 500 ordination with the Southern nately down to the present exhausted and starving Baptist Convention, has served day. first responders and done more than 7.6 million hot meals But now and then, pun­ a number of other things and more than 6.6 million snacks dits wonder if our televi­ that, except in an emergen­ to survivors of Hurricane Ka­ sion-entertained, coach- cy, would land him in jail. trina. There are 43,000 National potato population still has Mayor Warr told the Post, Guard soldiers on the ground in that sort of grit? Wonder "We were literally fending three states, and15 Disaster ReTo the Editor: no longer: America is alive for ourselves. Sitting in a After reading a recent edito­ covely Centers open in Alabama, and well. well complaining because rial in the Jefferson Post, I felt Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas We cite as a case in point no one will throw you a rope compelled to reply. In the edito­ to gain assistance from recovery the Washington Post's cov­ is not going to get you any­ rial, an individual stated that specialists of local, state, federal erage of some incidents in where. Instead, you climb "Remember, National Guard and volunteer agencies. (Depart­ southern Mississippi, in the out. You hope someone troops are supposed to be ONLY ment of Homeland Security). wake of Hurricane Katrina. gives you a hand and pulls for protecting American citizens Should Bush be impeached for Three days after Katrina you. But either way, we're from invasion." I thought this his handling of the situation? Of smashed into the city, getting out of the well." was an interesting point of view, course not, the idea is preposter­ According ous. Should we apply the lessons Gulfport, Miss., had received God bless Mayor Brent albeit misguided. to the United States National learned from this catastrophe to no outside help. Mayor Warr. He definitely has the Brent Warr, a Republican, American spirit of overcom­ Guard's Mission Statement, the the future? Absolutely. In closing, 1 would like to re­ was desperate. His 225 cops ing obstacles and reminds National Guard has two primary mind Mr. Cannon that the first missions: and 190 firefighters were us that—even if plumper "One as part of the nation's en­ mission of the National Guard, working 24 hour shifts. than our ancestors—:we tire military force, and the other just like the US Army, is to pro­ Looting was rampant—his still preserve their tradL to the respective states for emer­ tect the United States from all family business was among tions of courage and inde­ gency response and community enemies, both foreign and domes­ those hit. And now, gasoline pendence that helped make support missions. Serving these tic. Only after that mission is was running out. complete will they focus on their this nation great. roles creates our missions Mission number one is to secondary mission. Let us not be participate in global security for so quick to judge and waste our WHaT PASSES R*? SN erwtcaL DIDSMMS IN WOU_vvgcoc>... the United States, The National energy pointing our fingers. Let Guard is a fully equipped and us instead concentrate our efforts trained military unit. Ready to on helping the citizens of the Gulf serve its country and citizens Coast and working to assist those overseas during wartime. They in need from the storm. Staff Sergeant have fully trained soldiers in Ricky Blevins many branches. Infantry, Ar­ Ft. Sam Houston, TX mor; Artillery Police, Engineers, (Crumpler) Transportation, Maintenance, Aviation and Medical. Mission number two is to provide emergency response at the state level; Natural disasters often strike without warning. To the Editor: These disasters can leave many Recently a fellow by the hurt, homeless, without food, wa­ name of Jim Thompson and ter or shelter. At times such as I were having a friendly chat these we need people who know when I broached the subject of how to deal with such situations, the letters that Craig Dudley who know the area. These people and Susan Phillips write to the are the members of the National Jefferson Post. I said to Jim, Guard. The National Guard can "Jim (that's what I said) every­ mobilize quickly to bring needed thing is relevant to something supplies into an area. To assist and everything is relative to and protect the citizens." (http// something but not everything Member: www.mass.gov/guard/units/ is relevant and relative to ev­ (USPS 441-810) N.C. Press Association 1166trans/mission.html) erything else." Now, Jim being Having myself served in the the professional that he is said Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Global War on Terror, as well as nothing. That's what I expected Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. many of my fellow Ashe County from my friend, the Editor of the Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. friends and neighbors, I can tell Jefferson Post, who prints all Ph. '(336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com you how vital it is that the United points of view. The truth is he Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ States continues the fight against probably thought I had a loose ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new terror all over the globe and not screw. At any rate this is what I and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. just at home. The soldiers fight­ meant. — If a submarine has a ing overseas are keeping the war screen door the structure of that from coming to American soil, portal is relevant to the safety of Editor - Jim Thompson and the National Guard is vital the crew and if a space shuttle Publisher - Cabot Hamilton to this mission. has a screen door it is in turn Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop As for the response to Hurri­ relevant to the safety of the as­ cane Katrina, everyone has their tronauts. Now both are, to some Assistant Editor Linda Burchette own opinion, but having served degree, relative to each other in an organization that deployed because both have to do with Copy Editor Tammy Parunak over 15,000 people, it takes plan­ design flaws. However, neither Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins ning and coordination. An over­ is relevant or relative to the fact Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog night turnaround would have that my chickens aren't laying Data Input Elaine Elliott been chaotic and potentially as they should. The latter is rel­ dangerous. Mr. Brown may not evant to my hunger and relative Classified Manager Sandra Moretz have done the best job in oversee­ to my omelet. I Iere is the point Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws ing the immediate disaster relief of my brilliant logic (well maybe Advertising Sales Peggy Benson effort, but he was soon replaced. not brilliant). Dudley and Phil­ Could it have been an oversight lips ramble on about how, in gen­ Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine in an administration's appoint­ eral, America is a horrible place Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott ment? Maybe so, but instead of and in particular about Presi­ focusing the blame, let us focus dent Bush being the scum of Mailroom Department our efforts on the recovery tak­ the earth. They make rambling ing place. To date, as of 15 Sep­ statements that connect no dots. Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, tember, 71,100 unified federal Individually some of the things Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh personnel have been deployed, that are written might have sig­ Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. more than 48,500 lives have nificance somewhere but most been saved and rescued, 122,000 are simply disconnected invec­ Postmaster, send address changes to: people are currently housed in tives. shelters throughout all 50 states Jefferson Post Now, most of the readers and the District of Columbia,and of the Post aren't going to be P.O. Box 808 509,000 households have received swayed one bit by the comments West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 $1.1 billion in disaster assistance. of Dudley and Phillips, but un­ Commodities delivered to date doubtedly a few will be. Those All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. include: 23.3 million MREs, 58.8 few will probably hold a meet­ million liters of water, 1.7 million ing in a phone booth and decide and may not be reproduced without permission. pounds of ice, 32 tons of basic how to answer me. I'm not going American initiative, still alive and well pun ( PMIENCE WOMIW, X'fA GO'KI' KS W AS I tAW...) m V/MTING FOE Letters to the Editor Guardsman replies Cindy Sheehan WD SNOW to address all the errors in logic that theaforementioned authors have made, however one needs to be answered. In a recent letter Phillips waved the flag of vitriol on be­ half of Cindy Sheehan who claims Mr. Bush killed her son. I will not give the details of why Casey Sheehan (Cindy's son) was fighting for our country against the evil Muslim extrem­ ists for Jeff Daniels has done so eloquently. What I will do is ex­ plain why US service personnel answer the call as they do. On 11 September 1961 I boarded a train in Savannah, GA headed for Fort Jackson SC to take the oath of service for the US Navy. When I arrived at Fort Jackson I was taken to a room with other enlistees told to raise my hand and repeat the follow­ ing. " I (Kershaw Getty) do sol­ emnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." I was neither coerced nor forced to join the Navy. I did so of my own voli­ tion. Spc Casey Sheehan joined the Army on his own with, I am sure, the purpose of obeying or­ ders. I, as Spc. Sheehan, was not given a vote on where I would be sent or how I would serve. I did not get to ask Mom if she approved of my assignment or if she would hate President Ken­ nedy if he chose to send me to Vietnam. I was a faithful and obedient sailor who loved (and still do) my country. If I had died in the service of my coun­ try I can assure you Mom would have grieved my passing but she would not have let the radi­ cal hate America left turn her into a shill for those who could not engender a smile if thenlives depended on it. Spc. Casey Sheehan was a hero, his mother is a pathetic pawn. His memory is marred by the foolishness of a grieving mother and that should not be. In a society that is hell-bent on removing God from every vestige of American conscious­ ness, I find that the left, has re­ placed Him (God) with George Bush. How else could Bush have caused Hurricane Katrina in order to wipe out black people? And how could Bush control the whole world with his diabolical desire to ascend to the throne of world King? How else could he plan to dwarf Adolf Hitler un­ less he (Bush) were omnipotent? Has Bush made mistakes? Of cause he has, we all do, but he is no more the Devil incarnate than was Clinton or Johnson or Roosevelt or for that matter Phillips, Dudley or me. Cindy Sheehan in her letter to President Bush quoted Gan­ dhi as follows: "When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end they always fail think of it, always." Sheehan in­ tended this quote to be directed at President Bush, but I say it could just as easily be directed at our country's enemies both foreign and domestic. In closing I salute the mem­ ory of Spc. Casey Sheehan, an American Hero, and grieve the exploited life of Cindy Sheehan. Kershaw Getty Fleetwood We should be Americans first To the Editor: In response to his editorial last Friday, I must say yes, Jeft the world is watching. And so are our children, as the rhetoric directed against our nation's elected leader becomes ever more vicious. Jeff Cannon, my friend, you'd always sounded more or less reasonable in the past. I've rarelyagreed with your conclusions, but at least your tone was civilized, unlike many of the Bush haters who get so much ink on this editorial page. Your latest effort from the stump, how­ ever, reveals a less charitable side of your character. In it you sound more rabid than reasonable. It's been a common charge from partisan left-wingers and libertarians that President Bush in particular, and conservatives in general lack compassion and the ability to treat others with the dignity and respect they deserve. Lately, ti lough, it seems nothing is out-of-bounds. Old-fashioned civility be damned, the nastier the charge, the better. I, for one, have heard enough from the main­ stream anti-administration me­ dia and small town papers (who wanna be just like the big boy Bush bashers) to know that the people doing the most damage to public discourse in this country are the ones who wield vitriolic words unsubstantiated by fact, or worse, supported by false state­ ments cited as fact. Jumping up and down spitting and screaming doesn't make you right. Repeat­ ing untruths over and over and over and over doesn't make them true. No matter how much you may dislike our president, he is not to blame for Hurricane Katrina or the inadequate response after­ ward. Have the courage and de­ cency, for goodness' sake, to admit what may put you at risk of being politically incorrect: The local ad­ ministration of New Orleans and Louisiana state officials were un­ prepared for a storm of this mag­ nitude, even though they knew it would come, even though they've received huge infusions of federal money with which they should have paid for sturdy-enough levies around their largest city, but didn't. Their plan, as now revealed, was to hope their luck wouldn't run out, but, if it should, to blame the higher ups and play the anti-Bush media like a fiddle. That plan worked, at least in part - the latter part. Sadly, people died asa result, yet many are look­ ing to Washington with a scornful eye, while the mayor of New Or­ leans pounds his chest, declaring victimhood and victory almost in the same breath. (You want to talk about someone who ought to be brought up on charges, Jeff?) Probably the most important right in this great nation of ours is to speak one's mind freely. But, as in a crowded theater, there are tilings that ought not to be said, much less shouted. We're a na­ tion at war and a nation picking up the pieces after a terrible natu­ ral disaster. We should be united in our efforts and civil in our tone, in spite of political differences. We should all be Americans first. George W. Bush is our presi­ dent. It's time to accept that Stop treating every event as an opportunity to tear us apart based on your hatred of him. Let's get on with rebuilding the wrecked Gulf Coast region. Let's show our children and the world that we Americans still represent the best mankind has to offer. Drew Martin Jefferson �FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT County Humane Society sponsors fashion show Shoemaker poster sales benefit local MS society Posters of artist Stephen Shoemaker's "9/11-01" origi­ nal drawing are now available, and all money raised from the sale of the posters will benefit a local woman who is dealing with the diagnosis of MS and who originally headed up an effort to help the families of 9/11 victims. Retired New York City Firefighter Richard Kirrstetter of Ladder 17 and Ladder 33 said that Gina Jones of Jefferson was the organizer of the project that raised several thousand dollars that went to scholarships and to the fami­ lies of the 343 firefighters who died in the Sept. 11,2001 trag­ edy. She also worked hard to raise funds for the donation of around $5,000 that was given to UNC-Chapel Hill Burn Cen­ ter. The project involved the sale of prints of "9/ll-01"by Shoemaker of three firefight­ ers raising a flag at Ground Zero. Kirrstetter said since so much money was raised with the efforts from the project that Jones was instrumental in heading up, now he feels as though it is very fitting that money from the 24x18 post­ ers of the "9/11-01" drawing should benefit her. "It's good that the pro­ ceeds of this now will go to a lady who was instrumental in starting this project. Gina was diagnosed with MS, and she and her friends are rais­ ing money for research and to help people afflicted with it. All of the proceeds will go to * Gina and the MS Foundation," Kirrstetter explained. "She is a beautiful human being who has been afflicted by MS and I feel at this point, it would be wonderful for Ashe County residents to do something for her." Artist Stephen Shoemaker is the artist of the popular drawing showing three fire­ men raising the American Flag over Ground Zero that has raised money for the vari­ ous causes. He is also glad that money will be raised with this project and given to Jones. "Gina was so gracious in giving of her time, efforts and money to the firefighters' print for the Burn Center and for other charitable organi­ zations. Now she's in need of help and she still doesn't think of herself and is still think­ ing of others who need help," Shoemaker said. "I think it's great to help Gina and the MS organization." Toys continued from front page you for your donations." Toys for the Hurricane Katrina survivors are also be­ ing collected by the Princess of the High Country pageant participants. They will collect new, unwrapped toys locally until Oct. 5. Toys will then be distributed to the Princess of N.C. State executive directors, who will continue collecting toys in their area until the end of November. These toys will be distributed to Hur­ ricane Katrina survivors at Christmas. "Ashe County and its people are the most kind, caring, and giving people that I've ever seen," said Lisa Osborne, pag­ eant director. "That has been proven time and time again in times of need'. These children and their families have lost The second annual "Puttin on the Dog" Fashion Show to sup­ port the Ashe County Humane Society will be held Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Ashe Civic Center. The show is hosted by Libby Cockerham, who owns Libby's Boutique in Jefferson. Libby will highlight the latest in fall and winter fashions and showcase fabulous designs available at the Boutique. Local business own­ ers have outdone them­ selves this year in showing their love for animals and support of the Humane Society by MS is a chronic, unpre­ come severely disabled. For more information about donating wonderful items for dictable neurological disease that affects the central ner­ the project, call Kirrstetter at a silent auction to accompany vous system, according to the 336-384-4485. Posters are $25 the fashion show. Art, high National MS Society website and available at Shoemaker's fashion clothing and accesso­ found at www.nationalmssoci- studio in downtown West Jef­ ries, animal plushies, fancy ety.org. Most people with MS ferson, through Kirrstetter, wool warm things and artsy have a normal or near-normal at the Jefferson Post and the furniture for pets and people life expectancy. The majority Mountain Times. Make checks will be available along with gift certificates to just about of people with MS do not be­ payable to Gina Jones. every restaurant in the com­ munity. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and the fashion show at 7 p.m. Tickets are a $5 dona­ everything, and this is one of com, and she will arrange for toys to be picked up if they are tion; children free. the many ways we can help." Those who wish to donate unable to be delivered. Walcan bring a new, unwrapped Mart gift cards and monetary toy to Ashe Services for Aging donations will also be accept­ on Ray Taylor Road in West ed so that additional toys can Jefferson where there will be be purchased. Participants a collection site in the Senior will be provided with an of­ ficial receipt from the Prin­ Center. Interested persons may cess of North Carolina State contact Osborne at 977-0909 Pageant's executive directors or by email at Lisaoz@skybest. upon request. Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy Libby's fashion show and support the Ashe County Humane Society by bidding on the wonderful items. Last year two fami­ lies got a fabulous vacation (retailed at $2,400) for $500. So come, enjoy the show, get a deal and most importantly support the animals. All pro­ ceeds are being put toward a capital campaign to build a much-needed Humane Soci­ ety Shelter in Ashe County. SHOWTIMES F R I & S IJ H & 9 P M Foxx rhecrlire One! continued from front page surance the money is really helping those in need. Some estimate the federal govern­ ment will be asked to spend as much as $200 billion on relief, but my support de­ pends on tight controls and accountability measures. "That is why I voted the way I did. That is also why I have co-sponsored legisla­ tion to create a Chief Finan­ cial Officer for the federal government's Hurricane Ka­ trina relief efforts. Without this level of oversight and accountability, we will waste precious tax dollars. And ev­ to do it in the most effective ery dollar wasted is a dollar and fiscally responsible way that is not going to assist a possible. In the wake of this ter­ displaced family in need. It is shameful that some rible disaster, we must come Democrat Party leaders, together in a bipartisan way such as David Crawford, are to investigate the problems exploiting the suffering and with the federal, state and loss of life in this tragedy to local response. That is why score political points against I voted to create the "Select me. (Editor's note: Crawford Bi-Partisan Committee to In­ is chairman of the Fifth Dis­ vestigate the Preparation for trict Democratic Party.) Now and the Response to Hurri­ is not a time for partisanship. cane Katrina." This commit­ We all need to work together tee will conduct a full inves­ to assist our neighbors in tigation and make its report the Gulf Coast, and we need by February 15,2006. All the facts must come out so that we can take steps on the fed­ eral, state and local level to ensure this never happens again. We also need to examine what the role of the federal government should be in di­ saster relief. I will continue to support measured, com­ mon sense solutions, but I will not support out of con­ trol federal spending with­ out proper oversight. We will not help the people affected by this storm by wasting tax­ payers' money. Phoenix IG^GPL ASSIA usUMmn1 Theatre Two models with skiing and mod­ els with a swimming pool and trails. We're very excited. West Jefferson is a big plus as a 'village' below the mountain, and another big plus is the airport close by. The biggest plus is the entrepreneurial and hardworking ethic and peacefulness in Ashe County. People when they come here feel safe. This is a clean, pris­ tine, comfortable environ­ ment, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is the most traveled parkway in the country." Hunter has been conduct­ ing tours of the property for qualified bidders, and these will continue Oct. 3, 8 and 14. The property is to be auc­ tioned through sealed bid. Bids must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Chicago office of Shel­ don Good & Company Inter­ national, LLC. A certified or cashier's check in the amount of 5 percent of the bid must be included. The property to be sold forms the total of the land held on Phoenix Mountain by Mainstreet Phoenix LLC, a corporation formed by Hunter in 2002. Hunter said when he decided to sell the property, he chose JP Morgan Chase & Co. banking firm, and Shel­ don Good & Company to auc­ tion the property, both for their global reputations. He also praises the local com­ panies he has been working with on the project, and is ap­ preciative of the support he's received. "I feel like this is such a unique piece of property with spectacular views and cliff face, and from the entrance there's only a couple miles to two towns and several gro­ cery stores and many other businesses," said Hunter. "Its not often you can get such a resort built on such altitude with a town already there." Hunter was excited about doing the project himself, but decided that based on other business commitments and activities, he did not have the 7W» program is funded. In pari, by a TouringPre\rnling Program Performance Series Support Grunt from the \ortb Carolina Arts Council with corporate support by Asbe County Motors, and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. irararararar; ircirai New York Holiday SPECIAL Nov 25th-28th, 2005 or Dec 9th-12th 2005 Thursday September 29, 2005 7:30 p.m. Ashe Civic Center Adults: $8 Students: $5 All seats reserved 2004 Harmony Sweepstake* National Champion* G1G1G1G1G Movie schedule for September 23 - 29, 2005 time to proceed with the proj­ ect. He hopes that someone else will take advantage of the growing demand for ski­ ing opportunities, and offers his extensive business plan as part of the sale package. "Eric and his wife, Jocelyn, have spent an incred­ ible amount of time on this project, and whoever buys the property will benefit from that effort, and Ashe County will benefit," said Alex Reeves with Vannoy & Reeves At­ torneys at Law in West Jef­ ferson. "The survey and title work have been completed, and they have invested many years and much money on the preparation." Award-Winning Contemporary Vocal Band Chapter 6 'iqsiG gggc 1G1G1CP' GlGIGIGIGIGlSH inraranana rami continued from front page PGiil !• [ Includes 3 Continental Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners • $489 Double/$469 Triple/$449 Quad/$620 Single 'This morning wc board the motorcoach for America's Grandest City thai is truly a magnificent destination. We will make a fan food breakfast stop shortly after pick up. Traveling north on 1-77 to 1-81. we'll travel up the beautiful Shenandoah Valley today, stopping in Harrisonburg at one of our favorites. Even Family Restaurant. Choose what you like from the Mcnnonirc Outlet and leave the hill for Star Tours, its included. Then wc arc on to Hcrshcy Pennsylvania where we will tour their Chocolate World. After a good nights sleep, we arc off to the Big Apple to pick up our local guide from All About New York Tours. We will sec lite Lincoln Center. Harlem, Central Park, Ihc Met, sights along 5th Avenue to Times Square, and Rockefeller Plaza I hen it is on to China Town and the Financial District in Lower Manhattan and Ground Zero. We will have lunch today at South Street Seaport. This afternoon we'll take in some shopping at Macy's or you may want to go to the top of the Empire State Building on your own. This evening wc travel to the banks of the Hudson River to board the Circle Line Cruise for a view of the ciry from rhe water. litis morning shortly after breakfast, we will travel back to Manhattan lor some serious Christmas shopping. There is Manhattan Tickets available at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone 336.846-ARTS Mall. 5th Avenue, Bloomingdale* and lots more. The bus will drop and pick you up at particular points all day. you will not he left on your own without guidance! We will have an early dinner in one of Manhattan's most famous diners. I he Market Diner. The Market Diner has been featured on the l ate Show with David Ixnterman. the movie Sleepers and I he (ionan (> Brien Show. Ibis, out final morning together, wc are offacroas the Delaware Memorial Bridge and on to the outskirts of Baltimore and the Washington Parkway into IXJ. Wc will have a tout of the city including the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial and as much more sighrs as time allows. A«h« County Motors Scar Tours treats you to an eaily dinner as a group before wc have to say good bye. This will be a Holiday Vacation to remember foreset, lake a friend, what a great way to say Metrv Christmas! For a free catalog or Reservations Please Call I jury or Susan Brindle at 336.973.8295 The Dealer Who Caret Or Toll Free 888.215.350 S Please make checks payable to: Star Tours, 7544 Elk Creek Road, Ferguson NC 28624 �FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Operation Christmas Child reaches out to Gulf Samaritan's Purse is reach­ ing out in a unique way to share God's love with boys and girls left destitute by Hurricane Katrina through our Operation Christmas Child program. This annual holiday project is known for its distribution of millions of shoe box gifts to boys and girls around the world. Many of these children live in difficult situations be­ cause of war, disease, and pov­ erty. Now it is children in the United States who need com­ fort in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in our country's history. Gifts bags containing a soc­ cer ball and pump for older children and a musical stuffed lamb for younger ones were transported to the devastated Gulf Coast. The truckloads of 2,500 lambs and 4,000 soccer balls are being handed out to children living in city shelters and in storm-damaged homes where Samaritan's Purse work crews are doing much-needed emergency repairs. Both the soccer balls and the lambs bear the message "Jesus Loves You." The cuddly lambs also play the song "Jesus Loves Me." In addition, 'The Greatest Gift of All" Gospel booklets and boxes of Operation Christmas Child Scripture memory cards are being offered to children who receive the gift bags. Samaritan's Purse staff, Op­ eration Christmas Child vol­ unteers, and Rapid Response Team counselors and chaplains from the Billy Graham Evan­ gelistic Association all are tak­ ing part in delivering the gifts to devastated areas of Missis­ sippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. In Biloxi, Mississippi, where Samaritan's Purse Disaster Re­ lief Teams are working, Opera­ tion Christmas Child is com­ plementing our relief efforts by distributing toys to young sur­ vivors of the hurricane. After a home is repaired, our staff and volunteer crews pray with the family and present them with a Bible. The children's gift bags are being handed out at this time. Toys also are being deliv­ ered to the children of more than 200 families whose homes were recently repaired by our teams in the Mobile, Alabama, area. Samaritan's Purse is send­ ing truckloads of household materials, including linens, baby supplies, and hygiene items, to displaced families liv­ ing in shelters in Shreveport, Louisiana. Along with these emergency items, local church partners have begun to distrib­ ute the soccer balls and lambs. Longtime volunteers and supporters of Operation Christ­ mas Child are doing their part to help with disaster relief ef­ forts. After years of helping to manage Operation Christmas Child collection and relay cen­ ters, two women have caught the vision for how they can help hurricane survivors in Louisiana. Sheila Phipps, the Relay Center Coordinator from Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, and Robyn Horton, the Collection Center Co­ ordinator from First Baptist Church in Bossier City, have organized a distribution cen­ ter to provide essential items to those who lost everything in the storm. The distribution center is located in a former shopping mall where Summer Grove holds worship services. Stacked with donated clothing and household supplies, the center has become a beacon of hope. Volunteers deliver the supplies to shelters that are housing evacuees from New Orleans and elsewhere. Horton has been overseeing the logistics of serving meals and distributing basic neces­ sities to several hundred New Orleans evacuees who are tem- porarily living in the CenturyTel Arena. She and Phipps, along with their husbands and children, handed out special Operation Christmas Child gift bags they prepared themselves for about 100 children in the shelter last weekend. In addition to a soccer ball or stuffed David Harnell of David Hamell Ministries will be singing in our Morning Worship Service Weeknight Service at 7:00PM • Special Music Each Evening! Evangelist: Rev. Michael Daughrity of Kings Mountain Pastor: Mark Wiest - Phone 384-8705 1460 llald Mm. Rd. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11:00am Sunday t-Miing Wonhiji-J'.IJOpin Wednesday Fvening • 'iwhpm Smnlav Prayer Service • 9:(KJpm Youth Minisier: Rev Alan Ambrose Church 877-1.ISO Panonag* 877-2042 Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Otil Hwy. 16 • CrumpIeK NC Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Parish of the Holy Communion "Lorn you and wants you IEpiscopalian) to fellowship with us every Sunday!" St. Mary's Church Laurel Springs, NC Hwy. 163 West Jefferson West Jefferson Bishop: B.L Anderson, Pastor Pastor Rick Miller 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School lQiOOam Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Plwne - 982-3076 Worship Service 11 :()0am Smethport United Methodist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smrthpiirt, NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 ciaybank Road • (Hwy 194 A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 Cornerstone Fellowship Worship at 11:00 a.m. North Beaver Baptist Smethport Independant Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.tit. We invite you la join us for a God centered, family worshipping experience Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Evening Service 6:30p.m Saturday Night 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs, N.C. The WORD laught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Ftnley, pastor 336-984-8213 Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. 495 Highway 194 South Casual & Contemporary 891 Friendship Kaptist (hurch KdJefTrrson, NC Sunday School • 10:00 a.ni Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Seniors6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todtl(l mi. off Hwy 2211 SUNDAY Sunday School 10:00AM Worship I l:OOAM and 6:00PM \f("Wf)AY Community ( <iir 6:00PM (Prayer it Otareu< h) WEDNESDAY- Easily Night 7:OOPM (All agex) (Missionr Ministry. Van Ministry. Tern TuncI ".4 Church focused • on faith, family A the future" Non-Denominational Friendship Baptist Church Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 Bethany United Methodist Church Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 "Join us in worship to Christ" A 6:00pm Beaver Creek Christian Church Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 846-3954 221 Bameit St.. (Off Buck Mtn. RoodI Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bihle Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Sunday Worship Service -11:00am Baldwin Community Church Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Sunday School -10:00 am 1 PASTOR CHUCK CALL Barneti St. • West Jefferson "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes Your Blue Ridge Worship Center Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs A NEW, NON-DENOMINATIONAL, SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH 1 Robert Street • West Jefferson, NC Morning Worship • 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening • 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. PASTOR ANTHONY DAVIS MINISTERING Turn on Bare Street at West Jefferson Town Park then turn right on Robert Street Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Sunday Wors hip J1:00 a.m. & SUN. - FRI. 7:00PM (LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE) (JEFFERSON, NC) Sunday September 25th Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman Sunday School 9:45a.m. • MON. - FRI 12:00PM (LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE) (JEFFERSON, NC) Sunday: Sunday School-10:00AM 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Fan Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West Up on McNeil, One llloek) Sunday School • 9:30-10:16 a.m. Vi.vil With Us This Sunday 25-30, 2005 SUNDAY 10:30AM (WESTW00D ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) (WEST JEFFERSON, NC) Worship Service-11:00AM • Evening Service~6:00PM Assembly of God Church 194 Orion Lane, Jefferson. NC SEPT ASHE COUNTY WORSHIP CENTER MT. JEFFERSON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor George Norris 246-2979 lamb, each bag contained a notepad, pens, and candy. Gospel literature also was offered to the children. "The gifts were very well received," Horton said. "And the boys just loved the soccer balls, Everyone was so excited and grateful." SPECIAL SERVICES TWO SERVICES EACH DAY!!!! Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA I r Photo courtesy of Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child volunteers are spreading some much-needed cheer on the devastated Gulf of Mexico. Both women say their years of experience as Opera­ tion Christmas Child volun­ teers proved to be the training ground for their ministry to victims of Katrina. Neither has played a direct role in disaster relief until now, but Horton said their lives have been tre­ mendously enriched by having the privilege of helping others. "How can we not do every­ thing we can when we consider all that we have been blessed with?" she said. "People tell us we are such a blessing to them. But the truth is they are really blessing us and teaching us about God's faithfulness. God is showing me that He can use anybody at anytime and any­ where. It is so amazing to be a part of all of this." 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 700 p.ra. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 4 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC Mt. Jefferson Ituptist Church Rev. Keith 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- II:00A.M. (336) 246-9512 (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Sen-ice Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00PM Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for a layjul worship experience We would love to have you come worship^ with us. 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a m Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T E A M. 10:00 a m Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 pjn Wednesday • Praver Meeting i Beak Creek Presbyterian Church Wt jll Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church 2055 Peak Creek Church Road 201 South Si (Jail off East Main), Jefferson. NC <336)246-9642 Reverend Jeff \ogler • Pastor family lime Fellowship 9:30AM Sunday School-lOmM Sunday Morning Worship • 114J0AM Simla;t Lxenmg JMrsldp • 6.00HM Wednesday Bible Study - 7:WM Nursery provided for all services Pastors Office - 336-372-7287 May the lovr and Peace of Christ He With you.' of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan •„ y , 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bihle School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM 336-877-2801 Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Friendly Grove Baptist Church Buck Mountain Rotul West Jiff rum 246-3820 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "C<mte as you air. you will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A. Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St off Bare (Church I 246-9378 Francis of Assisi Catholic Church St 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main & Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) JpOp.m. (SpanishI Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for limes Welcome Home Baptist Church Office Phone: J36-9S2-94I9 • Per, Lonnie Janet - Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship* 11:00AM Sunday Fwnings (2nd A 4th) *7:O01\M Wednesday Nighl Bihle Study • 7:00PM Youth Service* - Sunday • 0:00PM 9:00 AM -Worship Service Van Transportation Available 10:00 AM •Sunday School Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. haft * Blow-Therm lleittd Down D Spnv Booth * * Member of the 'We Cat Jefferson EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-6077 HUMPHREY MASONRY 5uTO. 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Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 JiMeeuiy«>w^«*i6ia» i"i'iiTiiri LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson • • wS 336jj46-4938 ^^^ 200 Hospital Ave. Compliments of 'oXvANNOY & SONS We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters cffGO 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 i 7 COMPANY _ Jefferson Post ja§ lj)J 203 S.Second Avenue | West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-7164 (1mwamjuS VVK? J The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 www.ashefnetnorial.org Mon-Sat~8:30 AM-530 PM Pollard Glass Jcflcnon, NC 336-846-4176 } CARDINAL LANES 336-846-9233 Fimily Fun Center fmmB "Church Groups Welcome" "JjDiscounted Rates Hwy 221. West Jefferson loll free-SM-5Q7.26HS 336-246-7077 Evenings . ,OME CARE HOME C 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jefferson Ave • Wesl Jefferson PONT1AC 246-9969 336-246-4155 2(15-A Four St. • Jefferson Now Open for Sunday Lunch 739 US Hwy 221 Bus mm\ West Jefferson 2II Rurkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC The Mountain Village Shopping Center lilASMUy Open (or Lunch k Dinner , www.jeffersonpost.com Ashe County's Only Subscriber Newspaper -mm Boone, NC 336-246-3367 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood Mt. Jefferson Oil A PO Box 972 • Wtvt Jefferson, NC All Praise Br To Gad For Our Success' Old Hwy 221 -S. Beaver Ciwk • West Jcfferso 877-row See usjor all your automotive needs fir Glendale Spring*, N.C. • 336-982-3060 Commercial and Residential Bottling Company CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Ashe County JJJJ) Builders Supply 828-264-9051 www.macttrownlnc com BUICK i>*vmr (2>0k*nx** "OjboFo. floozie Kidtoia, 9*tc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap. NC BRITTHAVEN lgtcherjjt. viyilkesboj 336^7-9261 Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 7A COMMUNITY EVENTS Lions Club having pancake breakfast Saturday School Lunch Menu September 26 - 30 Monday: Fajita chicken on pita bread w/cheese, lettuce and tomato, stir fry veggies, rice w/pineapple, milk Tuesday: Vegetable beef soup w/crackers, grilled cheese sandwich, fruit, milk Wednesday: Fish or pinto beans, potatoes augratin, cole slaw, cornbread, pudding cup, milk Thursday: Pizza dippers w/ sauce, tossed salad, cookie, fruit, milk Friday: Hot dog on bun, chili and onions, cole slaw, baked beans, strawberry/banana cup, milk Friday, September 23 9 a.m. - 12 noon: USDA commodity distribution will be held in the community center at Family Central. The distribution is sponored by Ashe County Department of Social Services. 4 - 8 p.m.: Fish Fry to support Mobile Meals of Ashe County will be held at Mobile Meals on Hwy 88 in Clifton. Plates are $8 and include several large portions of fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, drink and dessert. Dine in, carry out and call ins welcome. Call 3851314 for more information. 7 p.m.: Summer night in the mountains Come up to the first overlook, enjoy the sunset and watch the stars. Meet the park ranger for a relaxing evening on the mountain. We will discuss the natural and cultural history of Mt. Jefferson while we just enjoy a summer night in the mountains. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Saturday, September 24 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Jefferson Lions West Club is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast at West Jefferson Elementary School. Cost is $5. Proceeds will benefit blind, hearing impaired and others that need our help. 8 a.m.: Lansing Area Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring Ultrascreen at the Lansing Fire Dept. building. Breakfast will be available at 8 and lunch will be served after 10:30 with bake and rummage sale items available all day. Support the LALA's Scholarship Fund. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Joe Young Memorial Tournament will be held at Ashe County Wildlife Club skeet field, shooting 50 skeet and 50 sporting clays. All interested shooters are welcome! Raindate will be Saturday, October 1, 2005. For more information, call 8461085 or 877-2262. per plate. Special singing and cake walk are other events of the evening. Any questions, call 246-3493. All proceeds go to pay medical bills. This is sponsored by Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church and Jefferson Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Benefit Dinner for Peyton Nelson at the Mt. Rogers Fire Hall has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will hold their annual Autumn Gala at Council on Aging building on Chatty Rob Lane in West Jefferson. Tickets are $15 each. For more information call 846-9068. 7 p.m.: On behalf of Rev. Darlen South and Mission Home Baptist Church in Fleetwood, please join us for a special singing. Come and enjoy good music and fellowship with refreshments to follow. 7 p.m.: Special Singing at Peace Haven Church in Lansing featuring the Joyaires. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Sunday, September 25 10 a.m.: Liberty Grove Baptist Church will have a 90 Year Anniversary Celebration and Homecoming. The congregation and pastor, Rev. John Elledge, invite you to attend this special event. 10:30 a.m.: Tim and Timmy LeBeau, father/son duo, will be presenting God's message through song during the morning worship service at Mt. Paddy Church. Pastor Tim Roten invites everyone to attend. The church is located at 822 Hwy 88 W in Jefferson. For more information call 336846-3174. 11 a.m.: Gillespie Community Church will have communion and footwashing service followed by dinner on the grounds. The church is located in Little Horse Creek community at intersection of E. Big Springs and Stansberry Road. For more info, call Jim Francis at 384-2560. 2 - 4 p.m.: Rev. Bill Ballou Day will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. This a day set aside to honor Brother Bill and his wife, Opal, for their many years of service. This will be a floating reception. All are invited to attend. 2 p.m.: The Foreigner will be presented at the Ashe Civic Center, presented by the Ashe County Little Theatre. Reserved seating is available in advance from the Ashe Arts Council. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for more information. Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, October 1 3 - 5 p.m.: M u s i c o n t h e Mountain Celebrate Southern 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon: A Community Yard Sale will music with Appalachian local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Participants will meet at the park picnic shelter. be held at Family Central. If you would like to participate, there are still spaces available for rent. For more information please call 982-4588. Standing drop-in workday at the Center® Fleetwood. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be 7 p.m.: Big Flatts Baptist Church will have a special holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. night of music with Phil Barker of Wilkesboro. 7 p.m.: Laurel Springs Baptist Church on Hwy 18 S will have a gospel singing featuring Randy Lovelace. Refreshments will be served following the singing. Pastor, Dana Hines, and congregation invite everyone to come. 9:30 a.m.: 49th Annual Meeting of Skyline Membership Corporation will be held at Ashe County High School. Business meet­ ing begins at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Several door prizes will be awarded. Following the meeting, a barbeque lunch will be served by Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The Ashe County Bluegrass Band will perform during registration and lunch. Tuesday, September 27 12 noon: Bi-monthly heal­ ing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road on West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is required. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art in the Park will be held at American Legion Grounds in Blowing Rock. 12 noon: Family and Friends of Doyle and Mary Jordan will have a benefit dinner for them at the Fleetwood Fire Department, serving lunch until the food is gone. Doyle 6:30 p.m.: Friends of Ashe County High School FFA will have an organizational meet­ ing for the 2005-2006 school year at the C.E. Gardner Agriculture Building on the high school campus. This FFA Alumni Affiliate is open to any community member interested in supporting our local FFA/ Agriculture Education student. Please attend or call for more information: Ellen Church, president, at 877-3286 or FFA advisor, Jane Gardner at 8776499. the Blue Ridge Parkway as shared by Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, a NC historian who presents political, social and cultural issues and decisions and controversies central to the famed roadway. in Blowing Rock Memorial Park with Die Rheinlanders. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for this fun-filled performance. For more information contact Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. 4 p.m.: The Nella/Graham Community Group invites 9 a.m.: Homecoming at Warrensville Baptist Church begins with Sunday School followed by worship service at 10 a.m.: Former pastor, Rev. Lynn Gardner, will be the guest speaker. Special music is planned and a covered dish meal will follow in the fellow­ ship hall. All members, former members, and their families are invited. yo to a covered dish sup­ per at the community center on Big Horse Creek Road. Please bring a food item of your choice. Drinks, plates and plasticware will be provided. 7p.m.:TempleBaptistChurch will have a special singing. Buford and Linda Wilson and The Gospel Mountain Boys continued on page 8A 10:30 a.m.: Greenes Chapel Baptist Church will have Homecoming services with lunch following. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite you to attend. 11 a.m.: Peak Creek Presbyterian Church will REGAL CINEMAS A REGAL (NTERtAINUtUT GROUP COMPANY • DIGITAL SOUND BARGAIN SHOWS IN () * Pass I Discount Ticket Restrictions Apply REGAL 7 210 New Market St Center 028-262-3800 800-F ANOANGO 2544 CORPSE BRIDE (PG) DIG (130 450) 720 945 celebrate 84 years with a Homecoming Service. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and a church dinner follows at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. FUGHT PUN (PG-13) DW (100 420)735 1010 2 p.m.: Annual Sprague and United Chemi-Con Retiree and Spouse Reunion will be LORD OF WAR (R)-ID REQ DOG held at Riverview Community Center on Hwy 88 West. 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Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The speaker will be Jeffery Scott, chairman of National Committee for New River. 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet to look at Sunday, October 2 If no answer please leave a message. Times For 9/23 - 9/25 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes Wednesday, September 28 and Mary are members of the Big Flatts Church and Doyle was injured in a lawn mower accident in July. The menu will consist of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and des­ sert. Donations will be greatly appreciated and will go to help with medical expenses. O20CK SMJufl Good A Co. liuciTUUonal, LLC INTERNATIONAL LLC. BriM- MIT* AucUoom UcrtM NGU.-JN. Auction Ucrau- 47960 www.luldoiigood.Loni 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Mountain Heritage Festival will be held on Main Street in Sparta. Old-fashioned street festival with juried crafts and food for sale, heritage demonstrations, live music, flatfoot contest and activities for the kids. No admission. For information call 800-372-5473 or spartanc.com. When It Comes To Earning Interest, We Have All The Bases Covered. 9:30 a.m.: Blue Ridge Art Clan will meet at the Ashe Library with a businesssession. Refreshments will be served at 10 and the program following at 10:30. Wes Waugh will conduct a critique of members' art work. Check out our Interest Triple Play at Yadkin Valley Bank. We have something for everyone with three great rate options. Stop by or call the office closest to you today and see how we always go to bat for our customers! Studio Hop and Art on the Side will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.and on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Open house at over a dozen studios and an arts and crafts show and sale at the Ashe Arts Center. 11 a.m. - until: Chicken BBQ Dinner will be held at Fleetwood Fire and Rescue with carryouts available. 20-Month CD 10-Month CD A 1A% 4.1U\ I V 4.ZUAPY* Money Market X 1 C% J. ID APY** 12 noon: Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department will have Hot Dog and Raffle Sale for the Hurricane Katrina survivors. Food available will include hot dogs, chips, drinks and baked goods. Win admission to Skate Zone with tickets selling for $1. Drawing will be held at 7 p.m. 4 p.m.: Benefit Spaghetti Supper will be held for Bradley Mash at John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs. Meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink for $6 •Annual percentage yield accurate as of 9/19/05. Minimum deposit of $500 required. Customers are required to have another deposit relationship to receive the APY stated. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. Account insured up to $100,000. "Annual percentage yield accurate as of 9/1V/05. Minimum deposit of $1,000 required. Must maintain a minimum halancr of $25,000 to receive the APY stated Tien are as follows: $0 - $14,999 1.01% APY;$15,000 - $24,999 174% APY; $25000 and above 3.15% APY. Rates subject to change, lees can reduce earnings. Win East Bend htfmoa fonesville 336-526-6.301 336-699-2930 336-246-4555 336-835-6197 336-526-6372 Yadkinvillc 336-677-2000 North WWrrston Wat Jtffmon Wilkesboro 336-838-3300 336-246-9800 & 336-246-4644 336-838-0123 Member FDIC YADKIN VALLEY BANK www.yadkinvalleybank.com �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Events continued from page 7A will be there to sing. The pas­ tor, Rev. Glenn Woodie, and members of the church invite everyone to attend. Monday, October 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "It Still Hurts: Abuse in the Golden Years" will be presented at Boone United Methodist Church. Topics covered will be grief, law enforcement, cultural dif­ ferences, exploitation and guardianship. Registration begins at 8:30. For more info or to register, call Debbie at 336-982-8851. Tuesday, October 4 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will meet at Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All commmittee members and friends are invited. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center®Fleetwood Library. Thursday, October 6 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held at Ashe Civic Center with all pro­ ceeds going to Ashe County Humane Society. 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of Ashe Baptist Association will meet at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. All commit­ tee members and pastors are urged to attend along with any interested persons. Saturday, October 8 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. 8 a.m. - until: Preventive Medical Screening will be held at Ashe Masonic Lodge in West Jefferson. This event is sponsored by Masonic Lodge #594 and is open to the public. To schedule your appointment, call 1-877-763-3344. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is avail­ able: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more infor­ mation and an application. 3 p.m. - until: Ham Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville, NC. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. Drinks, paper products and plasticware will be pro­ vided. For more information, contact Pama Ham Taylor at 336-384-4212, Louise Stuart Denny at 336-384-2940 or Shirley Ham Farmer at 336384-2907. Please join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Monday, October 10 3299. 6 p.m.: Bald Mountain Women's Ministry will have dinner and speaker in the Fellowship Room of Bald Mountain Church with Susan Dyson, director of "Women Mentoring Women", speaking at 6:45. Special singing will be provided by Sandy Houch. Child care is available through 3rd grade. Call the church office for reservations or infor­ mation at 877-1550. Tuesday, October 11 Riverview Community Center will hold their annual meeting. Election of four direc­ tors for the next two year term will take place. All registered members are urged to attend. Wednesday, October 12 8:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet for a breakfast meeting at Winners Circle restaurant. Susan Mooneyhan, director of Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. Come prepared for the October proj­ ect: Donations to Hospice. Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. Fall Revivals Rock Creek Baptist Church will be starting revival services Sunday, September 25 at 6 p.m. Week night services will start at 7 p.m. Special singing nightly and Brother Anthony Roark will be preaching. Everyone is welcome. Sturgills Baptist Church will hold revival services September 18 - 24 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Buster Mullins, pastor of Little Rock Baptist Church in Chilhowie, Va., will be speaking. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mountain Barbeque. The pro­ gram will include a discus­ sion of the Master Gardener program by Fowler Bush, who has completed that program. The club meets the sec­ ond Monday of each month. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877- Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). Scottville will hold a revival entitled "Concern for the County Revival" with His Laboring Few Ministries from September 1823 with Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and weeknights at 6:30 p.m. Speaker will be pastor/evangelist Steve Ervin. Mt. Olive Baptist Church will have revival services September 25-30 at 7 p.m. with a different guest speaker each night; Sunday - Charlie McCoy, Monday - Chris Cox, Tuesday - David Lyalls, Wednesday - Kenneth Clark, Thursday - Tommy Dollar, Friday - Lloyd Day. Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church on Little Horse Creek, will have revival services beginning September 25 at 7 p.m. Dennis Poe will be the preacher. Tom Stuart, pastor, invites everyone. There will be singing nightly. services September 28 October 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dusty Reedy will speak. Phoenix Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 5 at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning the 2nd and 7 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday nights. Guest evangelist will be Dr. Stanley Wilkens with special music nightly. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be having revival services Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Visiting evangelist will be Brother Leonard Fletcher from Mountain City, Tenn. Special singing nightly. Reeves Jones, pastor, invites you to attend.Buffalo Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 5 with Rev. Rick Cornejo as guest speaker and special music nightly. Prayer room will open at 6:45. Everyone welcome. Oak Hill Baptist Church will have a weekend revival October 7 - 9 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Joey McClure speaking and special music nightly. Pastor, Rev. Lonnie Carpenter, and the congregation invite you to attend. Greater Preservation County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re-creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Curriculum, Education Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. South Second Avenue. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential for Tuesday's edition setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. Community events, fall revivals, and ongoing events may be submitted by mail at Jefferson Post P.O.Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694, by fax at 846-7165, by e-mail at tparunak® jeffersonpost.com or drop your event by our office on Deadline for entries is noon on Friday. Deadline for entries for Friday's edition is noon on Wednesday. A FC of West Jefferson is currently seeking hourly team members. All positions are available so apply today Here are just some of the many reasons why KFC is a great place to become part of a winning team *No early or late night hours * Excellent Working Hours * Incentive Programs ""Advancement Opportunities "•Competitive Wages Fleetwood Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Apply in person at the restaurant location: Kentucky Fried Chicken 52 Beaver Creek School Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 EOE-A Division of Fulenwider Enterprises Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold August services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). 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Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Round Knob Baptist Church will have revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Blackburn speaking and special music nightly. Rev. Keith Elledge and the congregation invite you to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church will hold revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Johnny Huffman speaking and special singing nightly. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. Baldwin Community Church Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will have revival 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet at Smoky October 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Julian Owen speaking. Special singing nightly. Rev. Randal Greene and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Come worship the Lord with us. iyj • Tommy Rash and his Amazing Magic Show VUm, SimjUty t c Kcuf? fan t and kids' face painting • Catered lunch provided by Smoky 1&X&" | Many Colors and Styles to Choose Windows, Siding & •uttering TOLL FREE 1-800-260-7908 838-9393 Ask About Our Leaf Protection NO CLOG Guttering System Mountain Barbecue SkyLine membership corp. • Door prizes including the Grand Prize — A $1,000 gift certificate toward a member's energy cost WE SELL ENERGY STAR 1401 2ND STREET • NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659 • WWW.WINDOWORLD.COM • SkyLine favors for everyone �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY NEWS Three friends open new WJ beauty salon by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Three friends have pooled their talents to create a new and exciting beauty salon in West Jefferson. Partners Charlene Tay­ lor, Gina Phipps, and Mindy Coldiron opened Modern Image Hair and Nail Salon this week at 1039 South Jef­ ferson Avenue with complete cosmetology services for women, men and children. They remodeled the building next to the Bargain Box that was most recently occupied by Reflections. All three completed cours­ es at Mark of Eden Institute in Jefferson. Charlene and Mindy then worked at Smart Style in Wal-Mart, and Gina, who already had a nail tech­ nician license, started out at Reflections, then went to the Mark of Eden Salon. They began talking about open­ ing a salon together while at Mark of Eden Institute. Gina said she wanted to expand her skills and so de­ cided to attend Mark of Eden Institute. "I just wanted to have more variety, expand my potential," she said. "There's a lot more to learn about this business than people think, like anatomy, chemicals and electricity." Originally from Minneso­ ta, Gina is married with two stepchildren. Charlene was born in Dela­ ware and raised in Kentucky. She moved to Ashe County as a teenager. She worked as a CNA and thought about at­ tending nursing school, but decided on beauty instead. "My husband said, 'What do you want to do?' I said I want to go to cosmetology school, and he said 'Okay'." Born in Florida, Mindy moved here when she was 12. Photo Courtesy of Modern Image Hair and Nail Salon Mindy Coldiron, from left, Charlene Taylor and Gina Phipps have opened Modern Image Hair and Nail Salon on South Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson. She is married and worked for AEV and Northwestern Emergency Vehicles before attending Mark of Eden In­ stitute. The partners at Modern Image Hair and Nail Sa­ lon welcome appointments and walk-ins to a warm and friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices for servic­ es. Style lines include Paul Mitchell, Vero, Bed Head, Catwalk, Kenra and the Arbonne facial line. They offer complete care for hair and nails, waxing, special styles for special events, and you'll also And some beautiful bas­ kets hand made by Char­ lene. Modern Image Hair and Nail Salon is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. un­ til the last appointment. For information or an appoint­ ment, call 846-8992. Osteopath relocating to county by Jim Thompson Editor Ashe County is about to add an osteopath to its list of medical doctors. Dr. Michelle L. Landis, D.O., presently of Lancaster, Penn., has relocated to the county to serve as both a family practitioner and os­ teopath with Ashe Medical Associates of Jefferson. Landis, a native of a rural part of Lancaster County, Penn., earned her under­ graduate degree from Ursinus College in 1998. In 2002, she graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Since then, she has completed her internship and family prac­ tice residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Penn. Her coming to Ashe Coun­ ty is the result of two influ­ ences. "My aunt has a place on Beech Mountain," she said. "I had been there and so was introduced to the area." She became aware of Ashe Medical Associates through information published by the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Landis has been active in mission work. She traveled as a medical missionary to Mexico City in July 2003. "We went to the 'garbage cit­ ies,' where people live on the garbage dumps," she said. She has also gone on two mission trips to Belize (and plans a third this winter) with her aunt's church. First Baptist of Lexington, NC. Her interest in medicine Photo by Jim Thompson Dr. Michelle L. Landis, D.O. began early in life. "When I was in first grade, I fell from the top of a sliding board and fractured my skull," she said. "I was very impressed by the ER doctor who helped vania Osteopathic Medical County Bible Church, Lanme. Association and The Cranial dis has served as a small In third grade, asked what group leader and communishe wanted to be when she Academy. A member of Lancaster cations team leader there. grew up, she offered three possibilities: doctor, veteri­ narian or joining the Peace Corps. Driving Record have a At present, the newest Few Dents & Dings? physician in the county is waiting for her North Caro­ lina medical license. "This To find out more about our auto insurance takes two or three months," — Call me... Stop by... Log on - it's your choice! she said. Shawn Dain of Ashe Medical Associates said, "We 425 East 2nd Avenue • West Jefferson, NC hope she will be practicing 846-4196 in November." Landis is li­ pattonal @ nationwide.com censed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Landis is a member of the American Osteopathic On Your Side~ Association, the American Nationwide Mutual tnvurance Company and AHiUaled Companies. 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OAC �I'agr IB Football Friday Night Ashe County Huskies Friday, September 2$, 2005 vs. Ronald Reagan Raiders Pfafftown, NC 7 p.m. STANDINGS MVC Football Ashe County North Wilkes Starmount Surry Central Forbush Wilkes Central North Surry (Total) 2-2 1-4 1-4 1-4 0-4 0-4 0-5 MVC Soccer (Conf.) Wilkes Central 3-0 Surry Central 2-0 Forbush 2-1 North Wilkes 1-1 Starmount 1-2 Ashe County 0-2 North Surry 0-3 MVC Tennis (Conf.) Wilkes Central 7-0 Ashe County 6-1 Surry Central 5-2 Forbush 3-3 Starmount 2-5 North Wilkes 1-6 North Surry 0-7 MVC Volleyball!Conf.) Forbush 5-0 North Surry 4-1 Surry Central 4-1 Starmount 2-2 Ashe County 1-3 North Wilkes 1-4 Wilkes Central 0-6 AYFL 3-4 Grade Jackets 3-0 Titans 3-1 Broncos 2-2 Bears 0-4 AYFL 5-6 Grade Raiders 4-0 Alleghany 2-1 Jackets 2-1 Gamewell 0-0 Steelers 1-3 Packers 1-3 Record-breaking crowd at ASU by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The Mountaineers re­ bounded forcefully from their 36-8 loss at Kansas last week by crushing Coastal Carolina 30-3 in front of the largest home opening crowd in school (and Southern Conference) history. While Kidd Brewer Stadium's listed capacity is 16,650, there were nearly 7,000 more fans (23,267 total) packed into stands and in the grass at both ends of the field to watch Appalachian win its 13th straight home game, dating back to the 2002 sea­ son. (They've now won 20 out of the last 22 home openers) Their Big South Confer­ ence opponent (out of Con­ way, S.C., near Myrtle Beach) is beginning their third year of having a football program, and Coastal Carolina came into Boone just after having beaten the number one team (Division I-AA) in the country, James Madison, 31-27. The Mountaineers snapped the nationally ranked (#17) Chanticleers' 10-game win­ ning streak in dominating fashion, despite having 17 penalties for 183 yards (both school records). App's run­ ning back, Kevin Richardson (soph/Elizabethtown), rushed for 178 yards and scored three touchdowns on just 18 carries (9.9 avg), and he surpassed his personal bests in the first quarter alone. (He was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week) Quarterback—and Walter Payton Award candidate— Richie Williams was 13 of 25 passing for 185 yards and he also ran for 85 more on just nine carries (9.4 avg). In 117 passes since the last game of the 2004 season, Williams still hasn't thrown an inter­ ception. Defensively, safety Corey Lynch (preseason AllAmerican) had two INT's and defensive end Jason Hunter recovered a fumble and re­ turned it for a 25-yard TD. New opening day record for the Mountaineers: 23,262 in attendance for the Coastal Carolina massacre. Elaine Cox All totaled, ASU put up 582 offensive yards (353 rushing), while the Chanticleers strug­ gled to turn in 225 total. The home opener was not only labeled "Family Day" and "Hall of Fame Day", but Youth Soccer 5-6 Dr. Hank Clay 7-1 Sheets Grocery 8-1 UAP 6-2-1 X-Cel Builders 6-2 Ashe Financial 4-4-1 Trivett'sHome 3-5 Skyline/Bremco 2-5-1 Cardinal Tree 3-4 Ashe Hospital 1-6 Infinity Drywall 2-6-1 Paisley Auto 1-8 Youth Soccer 7-8-9 Los Arcoiris 7-0 AEV 6-0 SuccessReach 4-2 Ashe Abattoir 3-3 Miller Bros. 2-4 Gates 2-4 B.R. Chimney 3-3 W.End Wreaths 1-6 Magic Video 0-6 Youth Soccer 10-14 Hobby Barn 7-0 Sturgill Tree 6-1 Phipps Const. 4-3 Southestn.Fire 3-4 2-4 Miles Handy. 1-6 State Farm Infinity Drywall 1-6 ACC/Atlantic (Div.) Florida State 2-0 (3-0) Clemson 1-1 (2-1) Wake Forest 0-0 (1-2) Boston College 0-1 (2-1) N.C. State 0-1(1-1) Maryland 0-1(1-2) ACC/Coastal (Div.) Virginia Tech 2-0 (3-0) Georgia Tech 1-0 (3-0) Miami 1-1(1-1) Virginia 0-0 (2-0) Duke 0-1 (1-2) North Carolina 0-1 (0-2) NCAA: AP/Coaches 1. Southern California 2. Texas 3. LSU 4. Virginia Tech 5. Florida NFL/NFC South Tampa Bay 2-0 Atlanta 1-1 Carolina 1-1 New Orleans 1-1 MLB/NL East Braves Phillies v Marlins Nationals Mets 86-66 81-71 79-73 77-75 75-76 NASCAR Pts. Tony Stewart 5230 Greg Biffle 5210 Ryan Newman 5190 Rusty Wallace 5190 Matt Kenseth 5180 Sylvania 300(27 of 36) 1. Ryan Newman 2. Tony Stewart 3. Matt Kenseth 4. Greg Biffle 5. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. also was the "High Country Education Day". School em­ ployees, students and their families from the High Coun­ try region received tickets for a special discounted price of $10, and the school recognized the "High Country Teach­ ers of the Year." Elaine Cox received the 2005 award for Ashe County High School and was presented with a plaque on the fifty-yard line during a halftime presentation. The Apps are now nation­ ally ranked at #22 in the nation, and they travel to Charleston, S.C., next Satur­ Photo by Shane Hopkins AppState rolled over the beach boys with a powerful running game, chalking up 353 yards and tying a school record. day to face their first SoCon rival, The Citadel. Their next home game will be "Black Saturday" on October 15 at 3:30 p.m. against Georgia Southern. "Chanticleer" mascot Photo by Kevin Howell ASU star quarterback, Richie Williams, took time this week after leading the team to victory to have a fun question-andanswer session with these Mountain View first graders. Golf team wins at Cross Creek The ACHS ladies golf team won their first match of the season on Monday at Cross Creek in Mt. Airy. The team results were: 1st—Ashe County (95), 2nd—Alleghany (96), 3rd— Mt. Airy (99), 3rd (tie)—For­ bush (99), 5th—Wilkes Cen­ tral (105). Individual scores were: 1st—Chelsea Sexton (40), 2nd—Jessie Poole/Alleghany (42), 10th—Laci Everhart (54), 13th—Ashley Leserra (55), 13th (tie)—Erica Vannoy (55), exhibition—Katy Jones (51), exhibition—Olivia Cox (57). Last Tuesday they com­ peted at Oakwoods Country Club in Wilkes County, and placed second just behind Alleghany: 1st—Alleghany (81), 2nd—Ashe County (92), 3rd—Wilkes Central (94), 4th—Forbush (98). Individual scores were: 1st—Jessie Poole/Allegha­ ny (38), 2nd—Chelsea Sexton (40), 3rd—Paige Miles/Al- leghany (43), 9th—Laci Everhart (52), 12th—Erica Vannoy (55), 12th (tie)—Ashley Leserra (55). The ACHS women's golf team competed at Yadkin Country Club Tuesday, Sep­ tember 6 and Chelsea Sexton finished in fourth place out of 18 players from five schools. Watagua finished first with a score of 91, Alleghany had 95 for second place, Mt. Airy came in third with 98, Ashe County was fourth at an even 100, and Forbush was one point back at 101 to end up fifth. Individual scores were: 1st—Eileen Purpur, 43 (Watauga), 2nd—Natalie Moreland, 45 (Mt. Airy), 3rd— Jessie Poole, 46 (Alleghany), 4th (tie)—Chelsea Sexton, 47 (Ashe County) and Courtney Hawks, 47 (Forbush). . The ladies golf team trav­ els back down to Oakwoods on Tuesday, September 27th, for a 4 p.m. tee time. Photo by Debbie Pennington Laci Everhart, senior member of the Ladies Golf team, approaches a shot in a recent golf match. MVC Football Scores ASHE COUNTY 12 WATAUGA 29 Youth Football Scores Westwood Raiders 16 Alleghany 12 NORTH WILKES 6 ALEXANDER CENTRAL 49 Watauga Eagles Blue Ridge Steelers 28 0 NORTH SURRY WEST STOKES 9 28 Mtn. View Packers Watauga Longhorns 12 6 SURRY CENTRAL EASTERN RANDOLPH 12 37 Westwood Titans Blue Ridge Bears 24 6 STARMOUNT EAST BURKE 0 31 Mtn. View Broncos Watauga Cougars 24 6 College Gameday Saturday, September 24 Boston College at Clemson Duke at Virginia Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech Maryland at Wake Eorest Colorado at Miami North Carolina at NC State Ashe County Parks and Recre­ ation will be having a fall Flag Football League. The games will be played on Tuesday and Thurs­ day nights. You must be 16 years old to play and the games are 7 on 7. Sign-ups will be­ gan September 12 and the league fee will be $250 dollars. Men and Women are welcome. If you have any questions please call Aaron at 982-6185. NFL GAMEDAY PANTHERS @ MIAMI 1:00 FALCONS @ BUFFALO 1:00 SAINTS «?> MINNESOTA 1:00 BUCS @ GREEN BAY 1.00 �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Junior varsity drops two Photo by Karlton Yearick Photo by Karlton Yearick Sara Bumgarner joins with teammates to return a volley. Varsity action shows Lindsay Hagel going up strong over the net for a spike. The JV volleyball team had back to back away games this week, and though the road trips were to two differ­ ent counties, the results came back the same: a 0-2 loss for the Huskies. we would have liked to have played. We just didn't seem to ever get in sync with each other. We hope to rebound off these losses and play bet­ ter, against a very good North Surry team." After falling to Watauga on Monday they played North Wilkes on Tuesday and lost by very close scores of 22-25 and 23-25. Coach Laura Foster said, "We did not play as good as XC tops MVC The Mountain Valley Con­ ference's mid-season cross country meet was hosted by Forbush High School at Yadkin County Park on Tuesday, and Ashe County's girls finished strongly with a two point vic­ tory to claim their second win of the season. Each of the seven MVC schools was competing at the same meet for the first time this year, and Northwest 1-A member, East Wilkes, was on hand to make it an eight-team, 3.1 mile race. Team results were: 1st—Ashe County (53 points), 2nd—East Wilkes (55 points), 3rd—Wilkes Central (60 points), 4th—North Surry (108 points), 5th—North Wil­ Photo by Madeline Thompson kes (114 points), 6th—Forbush Eric Prange (122 points), 7th—Starmount Surry (38 points), 3rd—Wilkes (no score), 8th—Surry Central Central (98 points), 4th—Ashe (no score). County (115 points), 5th—For­ Individual overall finishes bush (120 points), 6th—Starfor the Lady Huskies were as mount (213 points), 7th—East follows (out of 58 runners): Wilkes (244 points), 8th—North 5th—Ashton Little (23:27), Wilkes (no score). 7th—Emily Gamble (23:56), Individual overall finishes 12th—Emaline Shatley (24:43), for the Huskies were as follows 17th—Myra Miller (26:28), (out of 80 runners): 18th—Mandy Jenson (26:37), 15th—Eric Johnson (20:14), 28th—Devin Little (27:56), 20th—Eric Prange (21:01), 29th—Whitney Stuart (28:18), 26th—Brandy Phipps (22:00), 54th—Laken Weaver (37:18). 30th—Zach Davis (22:17), The Ashe County boys' team 33rd—Josh Shumate (22:24), placed in the top half of the 37th—Zach Holman (22:27), competition, between Wilkes 38th—Randall Pennington Central and Forbush. Complete (22:40), 39th—Ilolden Iludler team results were: 1st—Surry (23:09), 46th—Andy Widner Central (20 points), 2nd—North (23:38), 69th—Cory Halsey (28:03), 71st—Orrin Shatley (30:00). Coach Logan Freeman com­ mented, "This was a good win for our women's team, defeat­ ing East Wilkes (ranked 2nd in state 1-A) and Wilkes Central (ranked 3rd in state 2-A). Wil­ kes Central had some girls out with injuries, so they will be tough to beat at the final con­ ference meet on October 18th if their injured runners return. "Our men's team is definitely capable of moving up in the conference. We just need to be more consistent and get every­ one healthy at the same time." The cross country teams' next meet will be at Wilkes Central on Monday, September Photo by Madeline Thompson 26, at 5 p.m. Whitney Stuart Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Day If you only want to fertilize once per year, fertilize in the fall. For further questions or an evaluation of your lawn call Matt Barnes at 336-877-7292. The JVs record is now 55 overall and 2-3 conference match-ups. The next trip for them will be to Forbush on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Old School Athlete of the Week Dwight "Coach" Kerr, inau­ gural ACHS head football coach (1998), coached football at Beaver Creek H.S. from 1970-1997, and also was assistant coach for the Huskies from 19992001. Before coming to Ashe County, Kerr was an AilAmerican honorable men­ tion running back at Appa­ lachian State University, where in his sophomore and senior seasons he was named Most Valuable Player, All-Conference, and All-District; he received the Bob Broom Award (for most outstanding senior) in 1969. He is still on the ASU record books for the following: Rushing yards/ career—#8 with 2,159; Rushing attempts—#5 with 509; Scoring—#8 with 192 points; Touchdowns—#4 with 32; he was the leading rusher and points-get­ ter in two seasons, with 577 yards for 12 TD's & 72 points ('67) and 840 yards for 11 TD's & 66 points ('69). In high school, Coach Kerr played football, basketball and baseball at Pennsbury H.S. in Yardley, Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia. He was All-County in baseball and played second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie league, and was also nearly drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. On November 5, Kerr will be inducted into the Penns­ bury Football Hall of Fame during halftime of the final game of the season. Softball Results from Ashe Parks and Rec September 8 R L Electric 21 G. Poe 5/5. 2HR 14 221 Grocery N. Barker 4/5. 2HR R L Electric 33 R. Dishman 4/5 SSV 1 E. Woods 1/2. R Roten Insurance 19 W. Teaster 2/3, 2B SSV 2 G. Rodriguez 1/1 September 13 R L Electric 11 R. Dishman 4/4, HR Roten Insurance 10 R. Blevins 3/4. 2B Roten Insurance 19 I •a6s£- .... • * Photo by Shane Hopkins Bat Hllliard rips one into center field off Gree Poe (right) in Tuesday night's game between Roten Insurance and R.L.EIectric. D. Poe 5/5. 2 HR 221 Grocery 8 J. Thompson 2/3, HR 221 Grocery i7> N. Barker 4/4 SSV D. Davis 1/2. HR Parks and Rec Volleyball September 15 R L Electric 22 G. Poe 3/3, 3HR 221 Grocery 18 M. Peters 4/5. 3B(2) R L Electric 13 R. Cox 2/2, 2B(2) SSV 0 J .P. 2/2 Roten Insurance 16 S. Milliard 3/3, HR SSV 2 B. Brannon 2/2 Ashe County Parks and Recreation will be offering a Fall Co-Ed Volleyball league. Teams must have at least 6 players and participants must be at least 16 years old. The League fee will be $250 dollars. Registration has already begun and will end on October 3rd. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday. To get a registration form, please contact Aaron at Ashe County Parks and Recreation 982- 6185. Melissa Cook is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. Congratulations, Melissa! She guessed more winning teams than any other contestant, and guessed closest to the tie-breaking /•" score. Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! Softball action For All Your Golf, Work 8 Utility Needs Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. 310 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson phone (336) 219-0100 • fax (336) 219-0136 brgcuvi@earthlink.nct Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • Saturdays by appointment Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Amanda Tomlinson is the winner for this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Amanda correctly chose the race winner. Ryan Newman, and guessed closest to the avg speed of 95.89lmph with a guess of lOO.Smph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! EXPERIENCE The Newest in Innovative Technology ORTHODONTICS Available This September in the High Country! New Office Location Blue Ridge Plaza, West Jefferson, NC DM. DERWOOD L. ASHWORTH D.D.S., M.Sc.O. American Association of Orthodontists Southern Society of Orthodontists Call Today for an Appointment! 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What else can be said about the Blue Ridge Relay, which was held last Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17. Ten teams took a chance on this inaugural event and their enthusiasm, cooperation, and extreme ability to run for 208 miles from Grayson High­ lands State Park, Virginia to Asheville, North Carolina made this event a remark­ able experience for everyone involved. After 208 miles of run­ ning, less than 6 minutes separated the first and sec­ ond place teams, which is less than 2 seconds/mile. Norm's Maggots, based in Asheville, NC led the field with a time of 23 hours, 19 minutes, and 34 seconds. Umstead 12 of Cary, NC finished second in 23 hours, 25 minutes, and 25 seconds. The Master's Team winner (40 years and older) and third place finisher over­ all was Rock Hill Striders, Rock Hill, SC, 25 hours, 47 minutes, and 5 seconds. The Blue Ridge Relay is a 208-inile running race, which starts in Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia and finishes in Asheville, North Carolina. Teams of 6-12 run­ ners completed the course in a series of 36 legs/exchanges. The course offers some of the well-known scenery of the Virginia and North Carolina Mountains, but highlights the beauty of our less-trav­ eled countryside, sounds of our sparkling creeks, the cool­ ness of our mountain hollows, and some very big views. The course is as challenging as it is beautiful with a total gain in elevation of over 12,000 feet and total loss of almost 15,000 feet. The runners enjoyed many of our small towns and quaint, mountain communi­ ties. Some of the towns are well established, others are finding a rebirth, and others offer the warmth, charm and hospitality of a lone country store. Thank you for your support, for your hospitality, for encouraging the runners, and for being courteous while driving. The Blue Ridge Relay is grateful for the support re­ ceived from Gum Ridge Mill & Flying Pig Furniture and Fleetwood Falls, both of Fleet­ wood, NC; Grayson High­ lands State Park; the Blue Ridge Parkway; Carolina West Wireless; Ashe County Civic Center; and Best West­ ern Biltmore Asheville. The Blue Ridge Relay would not have been possible without the gracious support from the local community, who allowed the Relay to use their facilities for exchange zones. In Ashe County, we are grateful to: Helton United Methodist Church, Landmark Baptist Church, Ashe County Park, Friendly Grove Baptist Church, Bald Mountain Bap­ tist Church, Zion Methodist Church, and Mr. I.S. Cooper. The Blue Ridge Relay is also grateful for the gener­ ous support, time, and lack of sleep given by our volunteers who served as Race Officials, including students from the Health Leisure and Exercise Science Department at Ap­ palachian State University, friends, and family. "Thanks so much for all of your efforts to make the Inaugural Blue Ridge Relay such a success. Our team ab­ solutely loved the race and we are already looking forward to coming back next year. I'm still amazed how incredibly well things went for an inau­ gural event. Hats off to you and your volunteers for an outstanding race! Thanks so much and see you next year." Chris, Captain Umstead 12. Plans are underway for the 2006 Blue Ridge Relay. For additional information about the Blue Ridge Relay visit www.BlueRidgeRelay.com or call 336.877.8888. Saturday, September 24th 3-4 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 3:00—Buffalo Fir Co. vs Mtn. Outfitters 3:00—Screenfreaks vs Ashe Appraisal 3:00—Sweet Aromas vs Ashe Cleaners 3:00—Prime Sirloin vs WKSK 3:00—Reeves Photo, vs Landmark Grocery 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 10:00—Dr. Hank Clay vs UAP 10:45—Skyline vs Ashe Memorial Hospital 11:30—Xcel Builders vs Ashe Financial 12:30—Infinity Dry wall vs Sheets Grocery 1:15—Cardinal Tree Farm vs Paisley Auto 7-8-9 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 10:30—Magic Video vs SuccessReach 11:30—AEV vs Los Arcoiris 12:30—Miller Bros. Lumber vs Gates 1:30—B.R. Chimney vs Ashe Abattoir (BYE) West End Wreaths 10-14 Years Old @ ACMS 10:30—Sturgill Tree Farms vs State Farm 11:30—Infinity Drywall vs Hobby Barn 12:30—Miles Handyman vs S.Eastern Fire (BYE) Phipps Construction Sunday, September 25th 3-4 Years Old @ BRES (Upper Field) 2:30—Screenfreaks vs Mtn. Outfitters 2:30—Sweet Aromas vs Ashe Appraisal 2:30—Prime Sirloin vs Ashe Cleaners 2:30—Landmark Grocery vs WKSK 2:30—Reeves Photo, vs Buffalo Fir Co. 5-6 Years Old @ BRES (Lower Field) 2:00—Xcel Builders vs Ashe Mem. Hosp. 2:45—Trivett's Home Plan, vs Paisley Auto 3:30—Cardinal Tree vs Skyline/Bremco 10-14 Years Old @ ACMS 2:00—Sturgill Tree Farms vs S.Eastern Fire 3:00—Miles Handyman vs Hobby Barn 4:00—Infinity Drywall vs Phipps Const. (BYE) State Farm Photo courtesy of Rusty Barr The Titans and Bears battled hard on Saturday at Family Central, but in the end the Titans came out on top with a 24-6 victory. Youth Football Schedule Saturday, September 24 1:00 2:30 4:00 5:30 Titans vs Cougars Raiders vs. Gamewell Broncos vs Bears Packers vs Steelers at Family Central at Family Central at Family Central at Family Central Attention all Youth League Coaches and Cheerleading sponsors! Submit photos and articles concerning games and events to sports @ jeffersonpost.com. We're cleaning out our 2005 phone models during our * 1 Fall\#sale Johnson wins SKIL event Sensei Mark A. Johnson of Shotokan Karate of Ashe re­ cently won the Sport Karate International (SKIL) world karate championship in the traditional weapons division and runner up in the Japa­ nese/Okinawa kata division. Sensei Johnson also won his 4th consecutive DOJO com­ petitor of the year award along with his first competi­ tor of the year awards in the MATT and VKA circuits. Johnson also won the North Carolina and Virginia State championships in both tra­ ditional weapons and Japa­ nese/Okinawa Kata divisions. Sensei Johnson is the Owner and Head Instructor at Sho­ tokan Karate of Ashe held at the Ashe County Youth Council in West Jefferson on Thursday nights at 7:00pm (Former Helig Myers build­ ing). Mr. Johnson is trained by Sensei Johnny Watkins. For class information contact Sensei Mark A. Johnson at 336-667-3581 or Sensei Herb McKittrick at 336-384-9192. 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In 1780, the surgeon general of the French a r m y recommended the game as one good f o r the l u n g s and throat. W h y ? B e c a u s e o f a l l the l o u d s c r e a m i n g a n d s h o u t i n g t h a t accompanied French games! Historians say a I he word "tennis'" comes from the French term tenir, which means, "take heed or "watch out. 1 I hat's what the French yelled out centuries ago when they used huge rackets to w hack balls over a sagging net. Later w hen the game was adopted in England, tenir became tennis. 61 N 5C8N >608'I T 519*8 C W6 'L :S«A\SUV Tennis is said to have come to America by way of the island of B e r m u d a . A young American girl , Mary O u t e r b r i d g e , played t h e g a m e w h e n visiting Bermuda in 1873. She bought tennis racquets, balls and a net home to New York with her . 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NC 336-246-2501 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 r o s �Beyond Fads: 5 Trends in Kitchen Design That Are Here to Stay We've all seen them...the decorating TV shows that trumpet the latest high fashion trends in kitchens -- from glass countertops to microwaves that double as flat screen televisions. It's easy to get caught up in the hype for the latest high-priced item, but what trends are worth your at­ tention and investment? While industry experts often disagree on style is­ sues, they all agree on one thing: the trend of bigger, more open, more important kitchens in the U.S. is here to stay. "A generation ago, kitch­ ens were thought of as the place where mom cooked by her­ self, then brought the food out to the rest of the family. Now, kitchens are the hub of the home, where the entire family gathers in the eve­ nings, after work, to do homework, share meals, and entertain friends. Everything we're seeing in kitchen design is just another way to make kitchens more mul­ tifunctional and wel­ coming," said Ellen Cheever, ASID, a well-known kitchen designer, educator, and frequent contributor to industry publications like "Kitchen and Bath Design News." Trend #1: The Kitchens Within a Kitchen. As more Americans build homes with kitchens that are open to living and din­ ing rooms, kitchens are being treated more like any other room in the house, with elaborate moldings, specialty lighting, and finely crafted floor and ceil­ ings. "People need their kitchen to be expandable and collapsible, too," Cheever added. "On the weeknights, they need to be able to nav­ igate their kitchen quickly when they're just warming up a simple meal. But on the weekends, they need it to open up enough so they can prepare a fancy gour­ met meal and entertain a large group of friends while they are cooking." As a result, designers are creating quick prep areas where a small sink, cut­ ting board, and microwave are close together. Larger homes are often using a small butler's pantry off the main kitchen for this purpose, with a clean up sink, microwave, prep area and small refrigerator. The butler's pantry has the added convenience of keeping dirty dishes out of the way while entertaining, and storing large amounts of serve ware, linens and china. Cheever noted that cus­ tomers are also putting in larger sinks in the island, to make a food prep zone, and placing larger farm­ house sinks along the back wall for more elaborate "clean up centers." "The days when kitchens always had one sink right under the kitchen window appear to be over," Cheever said. Trend #2: Eclectic Is In. Customers of all kinds are interested in the new, un­ usual and artful, according to Jan Aufderhar, semi-cus­ tom manager for MasterBrand Cabinets in Jasper, Ind. MasterBrand Cabinets makes many of the builtin cabinets sold in the U.S., including its upscale semi-custom Decora line, sold through more than 1,000 dealers nationally. While the upscale markets are often driving innova­ tion, these trends are now becoming common at all ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS —| HERE ON FRIDAYS! 2 Columns x 3 Inches $20.69 ONLY * Call or come by and see fiT Sandra about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 Minimum One Month Commitment r real estate or related businesses Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run wan? L List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post price levels, Aufderhar said. "Instead of having a solid bank of cabinets with a standard look, cus­ tomers are mixing and matching finishes, put­ ting cabinets up on feet to make them look more like free­ standing fur­ niture, and choosing exotic woods The company's knobs and drawer pulls are often a focal point in a kitchen, providing a "jewelry-like" panache with more ex­ pensive and quality made materials. "White cabinets are still popular, but the sales are going down for those as customers go for painted finishes like chili pepper red, or rich, hand-rubbed finishes like dark cherry," Aufderhar said. Customers are adding more display area into upper cabinets as well, putting in clear or art glass inserts into their door fronts and gallery lighting inside the cabinet to show off prized ceramics or handblown glass collections. Trend #3: More Tall, Less Wall. As customer's floor plans continue to be more open, there is less space to mount above the counter cabinets. As a result, manufacturers are creating more height options for cabinets to help break up the space between rooms. "We've been installing a lot of pedestal cabinets — these are cabinets which are taller than the rest, usually 42 inches or more, that act almost like a builtin-pedestal at the end of a long run of under the coun­ ter cabinets. It's a great post for a column or other architectural element for the room," Cheever said. She noted that designers are also creating coun­ ters with two levels. The high level breaks up space between kitchen and living room areas and reduces the appearance of counter clut­ ter. It also provides a handy place to pull up a barstool to do homework. Designers are also creating "baking centers" with lower than standard counter heights perfect for kneading bread or making candy. have been quick to capital­ ize on the trend too, as they develop warming drawers, beverage chillers and more for under the counter. By offering customers options like buffet storage for linens, fine glass stor­ age, beverage centers, and the like, Decora has made it possible for customers to design more complex areas in their kitchens. "Instead of the kitchens with just a traditional cook, prep, clean-up, and food storage areas, customers can use their kitchen cabinets to create a formal dining area, a casual dining space, a homework area, a wine ser­ vice/bar area, or anything they need, just by carving out a corner of space in their kitchens. It's the prod­ ucts and the planning that are truly key to making the open-concept kitchen trend work. It's a trend that truly reflects how people are liv­ ing these days, and I think it's a way of life that will be around for a long time," Aufderhar said. To find out more about emerging kitchen design trends, visit www.decoracabinets.com. Courtesy of ARA Content mom didn't like being cooped up at a kitchen desk." Today, customers are forgoing tiny kitchen desks for larger desks that wrap around into the fam­ ily room — perfect for watching the kids while they surf the internet and paying the bills while en­ joying TV with the family. Trend #5: Everything at Your Fingertips. "Customers today are no longer satisfied to have cabinets that merely look good. They want them to work efficiently for them, too," Aufderhar said. Decora was one of the first in the semi-custom cabinet market to offer a full line of cabinet storage options, from overhead wine racks, to pull out spice racks and chopping boards, and more. The ACCESSories Now Leasing Brand New 2BR/1BA Duplex Units All Appliances Included Downtown West Jefferson Units Left For more information Trend #4: Expanded Of­ fice/Work Desk Areas. "Used to be, there was a desk in the kitchen so mom could store her recipes and work on the bills," Cheever said. "But as more homes got wireless internet access, contact Sherry Goodman or Shelley Winbon at Exit Blue Ridge Mountain Blue Ridge Mtn. Realty "Put Your Trust In Number One" % Main Street _ S Discount s •Toilc Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions •Si • Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Business 336-246-2664 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED * 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC Realty 336-246-8600 ™ and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity a 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM 150228. STURGILLS COMMUNITY - Room to Roam! This 4BR/1.5BA brick home with basement is affordable and allows room to grow. Home & large barn situated on spacious 3.0 acre tract. Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI 132056. PERFECT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE - This home features 2 master suites, fireplace. 2 kitchens, office thai could be another bedroom. 1 car garage, picnic area, covered gazebo, large deck, covered porch & numerous $129,900. fruit trees. Vacation or year round living! $225,500. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Roby Poe Road 150226. SPECTACULAR LOG (336) 982-6020 HOME - This Jim Bama log home features beautiful hardwood floors, 2 stone fireplaces that go from the ceiling Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a to the floor, all black appliances, corian countertops and all trim work in the home loan? entire home was done by hand. Enjoy Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Ihe peaceful development on the huge Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can he reduced significantly or you may he ahle to afford a larger home? deck, rocking chair front porch, or stone patio $625,000. 132071. CONT EMPORARY IN CLEARVIEW RIDGE - If you arc looking for a home with everything, here it is! This 3BR/3BA home w/ mother-in-law apartment is located minutes from town, has great access, and panoramic, breathtaking, long range views. All amenities for comfort and quality. $383,000. Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homchuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. • 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. • This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified@jeffersonpost.com bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. » Ml. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%. no PMI 150240. WEST JEFFERSON 150242. PRE CIVIL WAR - Spacious 3 BR/2BA home with close- FARMHOUSE - on 3+/- acres in the in convenience. Formal LR and DR. Helton Creek area of Ashe County. separate family room, two fireplaces, extra large bedrooms, level yard, nice Home features 5BR/2BA. sitting parlor, original wood floors. 5 fireplaces patio in back. Large paved drive, nicely landscaped. Zoned R-15 $242,500 and beautiful original oak woodwork. Springhousc and other outbuildings on Land Listings: $248,ooo. loan available to average households. • Closing costs arc the same as a loan without a government guarantee. • Reliable income and good credit are required. If you arc in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. property. Frontage on Helton Creek. 131332. GLENDALE SPRINGS - Beautiful one acre lot adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway This lot is bounded on two sides by the Parkway and would be perfect for a cabin or home site. Utilities are at site. $29,5011. 131526. NEAR THE PARKWAY - New Subdivision with only 25 lots' Nice neighborhood, views and this 1.329 acre lot is located privately at the end of road. $39,900. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT ww w.c21hcritagcrcalty.com �P\(.I (>B FRIDAY, SKIUKMBKR 23. 2005 JF.FFER.SON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad 100-General Services Department Policy STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) 140-Help Wanted CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Clean-up Laborer Temp. Will be cleaning up storm damage from hurricanes. Must be unemployed for 15 of the past 26 weeks and actively seeking employment. Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) Apply at JobLink with Generic Application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Jason Carpenter Electric Looking for Electrician Helpers.MondayThursday. Apply at jobsite- 1151 Oakwood Rd on top of hill on left. (Pass Wal-Mart, turn by Boone Family Funeral Home, on left) Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson", NC 28694 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Needed: 3 CNA's to Work in Assisted Living Facility. 1 Live in Person who will be willing to stay day & nights. For set salary. For more information call 877-5513 Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified© jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PT RN MTAFlexible 12 hrs. Wk. Immediate OpeningsCompetitive Pay! Safe correctional medical unit in Ashe Co. NC. We are look­ ing for medical unit in Ashe. Co. NC. We are looking for medical professionals who are experienced, organized & dependable. Must have clear background. For interview/job info: call 888-231-2888 ext. 3 or fax 423-553-5645 Attn; Lisa PUBLISHER S NOTICE: AH real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Quality Assurance Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, Specialist I religion, sex, handicap, (743-40-0105) Open financial status or national until filled. Full-time origin Includes children un der the age ot 16 living with position with New River parents or legal custodians, Behavioral HealthCare pregnant women A people Service Provision, work securing custody of chil­ base Watauga county. dren under 18. This news-. paper will no I knowingly Duties: coordinate & accept any advertising tor provide leadership w/ legal estate which is in quality improvement violation of the law. Our readers are here by activities such as informed that all dwellings preparing reports on advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal complaints, grievances opportunity basis. To com­ and Incidents, plain of discrimination call developing a clinical HUD toll-free at outcomes measure­ 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number ment systems, design, tor the hearing impaired is develop & write policies 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 MISSING: Blonde Husky Retriever Mix. Name is "Juice". Overly happy all the time. Missing in the Mountain View School Area. 385-0200 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. Will do Housecleaning, Reasonable rates. Call 982-9863, If no answer, please leave a message. ^ ^^ u)u)u)u)u) (£(£<£<£(£ u)yu)yu) (£ (£ (£ (£^ yululvDu) u)u)u)u)u) (T* \+) vp LEARN TO DRIVE y M>nruu.ytNtrmMY # run A PART-TJMI CLASSCS • CDL TRAINING * FINANCING AVAILABLE • is now taking applications for habilitation technicians. Full and part-time positions in Watauga and Ashe counties. High school diploma or GED and valid driver's license required. Call 828-262-5450. Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Teacher for the Slzemore Head Start Center. ENROLLING NOW 260-Garage/Yard Sales 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SAT. SEPT 24 7AM-UNTIL Baby clothes, clothing, household items, miscellaneous. LOCATION 132 River Drive in Warrensvllle 3 FAMILYGARAGE SALE SAT. 24 7AM-UNTIL Antiques, Furniture, linens, dishes, house­ hold items, books, over 200 beanie babies (new & old w/ tags), McDonalds' Madame Alexander dolls, puzzles, games, toys, clothes (new & worn), computer games, computer monitor, CPU's, stereo w/ cabinet. Party Lit candle items, tupperware.and much more, Applicant must be at lease 18 years of age; B-K Licensure preferred, Associate in Early Childhood accepted;must comply with "Drug Free Workplace" policy and submit to random drug testing: must furnish criminal background check and fingerprints upon request; must comply with Head Start and NC Health regulations and other LOCATION Early Childhood 324 Valley Drive, guidelines and Jefferson regulations: must participate in education GARAGE SALE experiences as they SAT. SEPT 24 apply to position: must 7:30AM-UNTIL be willing to attend training classes and workshops to upgrade Large variety of ladies skills and self; must clothes, mostly fall have the ability to and winter. Some relate positively to men's and baby children, parents, and items. Household other staff. Applicant must possess a NC items and decorative Driver's License and accessories. Pictures, must furnish criminal jewelry, books and background check and several free items. fingerprints upon Some free school request; must comply supplies. Something with Head Start and NC Health regulations for everyone. and other Early Child­ hood guidelines and LOCATION regulations. Position 150 Wiley St. in advertised is full-time, Jefferson, From 8-hour days, five days per week within a nineCourt St. behind old month Program Year; courthouse turn starting salary based onto Ashe St. left on on experience and Wiley St. Fourth education. BROC house on left. Head Start offers and excellent Benefit Package to all permanent, full-time employees. No phone calls, please. Apply in person at Employment Security Commission. 260-Garage/Yard Sales ' 260-Garage/Yard Sales Antique chairs/chest, Fishing/Hunting Gear, Workbench/tools, garden equipment, furniture, kitchen appliances (cuisinart/breadmaker/ Kitchenaid Mixer, etc.), utensils/pots/pans, dishes, decorative accessories, needle­ point, sewing machine, framed/folk art, dolls, linens, lamps, rugs, flags, golf clubs, dehumidifier, office equipment, books/videos & lots more. Quilt Books & fabric, craft supplies, love seat, 2 full size beds w/ mat.A box sp. 2 saddles, clothes, misc., household items. TV, 2 entertain­ ment centers,2 desks, computer desk. St. Francis Catholic Church LOCATION 640 Fairway Ridge Dr, W. Jefferson. Take Beavercreek School Rd. to Golf Course Rd. to Fairway Ridge Dr. (2nd entrance) to 640 or call 336-877-2872 for directions. Annual Rummage Sale @ 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Main & Ivy St. Jefferson, NC Oct. Ist-One day only 9am-2:30pm Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: YARD SALE Tues. paper No later than -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Huge 2 Family Yard Sale 1st Time This Year Sat. Sept 2 Sale items includes clothing womens & mens, shoes, house­ hold items, luggage, lamps, and quilts. LOCATION Jefferson Welding across from Eldreth's Motel INSIDE YARD SALE Fri & Sat 23 &24 7am-Until LOCATION 265 Laurel Lane, West Jefferson 163 to Boggs Rd, Boggs Rd to 1st Rd on Rd, Laurel Lane. A community Yard Sale will be Held at Family Central on Saturday, October 1 st, from 7:30am to 12:00 noon. If you would like to participate, there are still spaces available for rent. For more information please call 982-4588 YARD SALE Fri & Sat Baby crib, baby toys/books, stuffed animals, some furniture and other items. LOCATION 562 Hidden Spring Rd. From Rt. 163 turn onto Idlewild Rd, left onto Callaway Gap, right onto Hidden Spring Rd. 180- Appliances To Give Away Tappan micro waveis in good shape & runs. Freezer from Sears and a Washer. Call 336-385-6669 235-Christmas Trees 1000 7-8 Foot #1 Fraizer Firs. Edward Hartzog. 336-877-5158 or 336-977-6705 cdhartzog® skybest.com •Am WE ARE GROWING! NOW HIRING TEAM MEMBERS FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS Job Training Provided for Qualified Applicants Four day work week, insurance, profit sharing Apply in person Monday-Thursday 165 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV is an Equal Opportunity Employer HELP WANTED Catawissa Lumber & Specialty Co., Inc. - West Jefferson Plant is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor Job Requirements: Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who machine wood into parts that meet precise customer dimensions. Train or arrange training of workers in machine setup. Expertise in yield management, optimizing, and rough mill operations. Strong personal skills-able to mentor and motivate workers. Experienced in operating and/or troubleshooting woodworking equipment, including, optimizing saws, CNC muter, and CNC moulder. Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in a Woodworking environment. College degree a plus hut not required. ALLIANCE l'RACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WY1 NEVILLE, VA Includes: Competitive Wage and benefit package (Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Holidays, Vacations, 401-k) Qualified applicants please send resume to Catawissa Lumber & Specialty Co., Inc. 1-800-3.14-1203 ••• iBii>rltHMtlrill«.CN 301 Locust Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email: bpriec@catlmbr.com 300Miscellaneous Sega Dreamcast, like Tennessee Walker new, with 35 games! Advertise your yard sale in this space. LOCATION 467 Zion Methodist Ch. Rd.. Call 877-6448 for directions or follow signs from 194 or Railroad Grade Rd. of Jefferson Is interested In employing • Certified nursing Assistants who have a love for the elderly population. We offer excellent health benefits, paid time off, flexible hours, educational incentives and lots of wonderful residents and employees who will welcome you with open arms. Come join usl Margate health and Rehab 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, hC 28640 336-246-5581 CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Mdving Sale 9/23 & 9/24 8am-Until No Early Birds, Please! MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER Truck Delivery Driver 260-Garage/Yard Sales Big Moving Sale Sat. Sept 24.8am (rain or shine) No early birds, please JOB PLAClHf NT # RHA Health Services & procedures that are related to NR service unit Quality Management system and chair the Service 2000 Fraser Firs, Provider unit Quality 6-8 ft, Management Team. #1's, few #2's, nice Work schedule: 8-5, trees, will cut and bale. M-F. Minimum re­ All or Some. quirements: Bachelor's (336) 384-4327 degree in psychology, social work, education, FOR SALE health, business ad­ Fraser Firs 6'-7". Field ministration or related 750 plus. $12,000 HS field and two years OBO. 336-384-4757 experience in treatment programming of 250-Furnlture applicable client popu­ lation. Salary grade For Sale: (68)/Typical Loveseat, Coffee hiring range: $35,353table, end table, $40,464. Submit state Make an offer application to: Watauga Call 982-2831 County Employment For more Details. Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek 260-Garage/Yard Rd. Boone, NC 28607 Sales or your local ESC Office. Criminal records check and preLARGEYARD SALE employment drug SAT. 24TH AT 8:00 testing is required. JONES SUPER EOE/AAE MUFFLER $ $ $ • 140-Help Wanted KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each Yard Sale Sept 23 & 24 Fri & Sat Lots of Misc. Items Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. 300Miscellaneous cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: BUYING OR Location 595 Buck Mtn Circle, West Jefferson SELLING? CD's. 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 336-977-9459 BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST YARD SALES CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. Two inch space for the above costs. Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension $100. Call for list of Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is seeking an MDS Coordinator with a m i n i m u m of one year of experience. We offer an excellent salary, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, applicable educational programs and voluntary benefits. Come join our ream of exceptional caregivers! Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh .Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st @ 10 AM AUCTION CONDUCTED FOR THE ANGIE GLISS0N (DECEASED) ESTATE Directions; From the intersection of Hwys 194/221 & 163E take 163E approx 7.8 miles. TR onto the Idlewild Rd. go approx 2.1 miles TR into the Idlewild Mountain Estates Auction at 2nd House on left. From Boone take 421 S TL onto 221N go approx 2.7 miles TR onto Idlewild Rd. go approx 4.9 miles, TL into Idlewild Mountain Estates....SIGNS POSTED AUCTIONEERS NOTE: PARKING WILL BE ROADSIDE ONLY „ DO NOT BLOCK RD!!! Listing includes; Ntce High headboard bed ^/matching dresser w/mirror w/candle stand, and dry sink w/martte tops (oak"5 Dark finish), Oak bow front china cabinet, Cedar blanket chest. Maple bed, Maple dresser, Maple book case-desk, 2 Maple night stands, metal wardrobe, Maple lingerie chest. Deacons bench, 4 metal frame dining chairs, Metai file cabinet wfbuM in safe, Nice Childs wicker rocker, 2 shelf lawyers book case (Melton Rhodes Mfg Co No.40), Oak dining table w,'pedestal base. Old photos, PictuiesTea cart w/drop leal. Several pieces ot pewter, Gotham Sterling silver flatware. Cast iron Dotson boot scrap, 2 Sm Jugtown pottery pes, 6 Place setting oi Vogue china, Ptcmc style dming table, Collector spoons. Rocker, Seth Thomas key wind mantle dock. Lead crystal. Miscdear glassware. Porcelain chamber pots. Bar stools, Tan sola. Old eye glasses. Misc Christmas items. Hat Rack, Bar stools. Wing back chair w/ottoman. Lamps. Books, Scarves Sewing box, Sm round maple table. Plant stand w/marble (Modern), Blankets. Otd Remington typewriter, Whirlpool washer 4 dryer (Green). Set oI Ntkko Classic Collection china. Jar of pennies, Cordomatic dothes line, Litton microwave, Set of Cambridge china, Coming ware, Fire King, GE range (Yellow), Fridgedare refrigerator side by side (yellow). National Family Scale, M0C pottery china, Sm kitchen appliances, Pots 4 pans, Canister set made in Italy, 6 Potter |ugs marked Germany, Singer electric sewing machine w/catxnet, Sleeper sofa, 8 Little Orphan Annie books dated 1931 mdudng- In Cosmic City, Ship Wrecked. In Circus, Bucking the World, Never Say Die. A Willing Helper 4 Uncle Dan. Old Key wind Pocket watch, Painted footkxter. Marble top table, Old Humidor smoke stand. Ansonia key wind dock, Maple rocker Wood 4 door locker, Towels, Silk Scarves, Misc albums, C4d record player, 2 Window AC unit, Set of Bntanmca Great Books, Encyclopedias, Lawn cart, Gas Shredder lawn-vac. Old pocketbooks. Diets RF 4 PRR lantern, Com glass vase. Misc chairs. Costume Jewelry, Dresser set, 2 McCollough chainsaws w'case. gas cans, 10" Step ladder Shovels, Wheel barrow. Go Devil, Barracuda blower vac. Window fan, Several sm Coiledables, Firewood, 1888 stiver dollar, 1922 stiver dollar, 1923 silver dollar made into key ring. 1971 4 73 Eisenhower dollars, Plus lots more... EMAIL ME AT rkilleneskybestoom or H you have any questions? TERMS: CASH OR G000 CHECK. BRING A CHAIR. FOOD AUCTION CONDUCTED BY; RUSSELL M KILLEN, AUCTIONEER P0 BOX 1944 WEST JEFFERSON NC 28694 PH 336 246-5000 DAYS. CELL 336 977-2045, NIGHTS AFTER 7 PM 336 846-4621 NCAL 4234 EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. Neither AUCTIONEER NOR SELLER RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES. AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDITIONS OR QMMISSIONS TO LISTING. Martin Marietta Composites A A Martin Marietta Composites is seeking Fabrication Tech n i c i a n s w h o w a n t t h e c h a l l e n g e a n d o p p o r t u n i t y o f s h i f t work in our Sparta, NC facility. Working in a team environment, individuals inspect raw materials and parts for defects, read blueprints and work orders, perform measurements, operate cutting tools and machines, operate adhesive equipment, and implement quality assurance procedures in a manufacturing setting. Qualified individuals must be able to read standard measuring devices and blueprints. Prior work experience with mechanics and power tools needed. Ability to read written procedures and instructions required. Basic computer knowledge a plus. Forklift and crane experience a plus. We are building our own future on the materials you provide: charucter. ability and ambition. Your skill and drive are the keys to our success, and the core of the future we'll build together. From generous benefits-that include medical, dental, life, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, a 401 (k) plan and more—to a brighter future. Martin Marietta Composites will lake you farther. Selected applicants will be invited to attend pre-employment sessions provided by Wilkes Community College. If you arc interested, apply in person at the Sparta or Jefferson Employment Security Commission on or before Friday. September 30th, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. If you have applied for a position with Martin Marietta in the past, you will need to apply again at this time. Martin Marietta Composites is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. Wc arc a drug free workplace. — �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 310-Musical •iilMJ[«k<]ilMJIiKi We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 336-877-2330 330-Pets Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information For Sale: 03-27Ft, 5th 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 95 Chev.Tahoe LT, 4x4, 4-Door, Leather, Auto, Tow Package, Keyless Entry, AC, CD, New Tires,159,000 miles but well maintained every 3,000 miles, great condition, very dependable, $6,200 Call 336-977-9150 For Sale 1993 Ford Taurus New Tires, Runs and Drives Great. Extra Clean A/C, AM/FM. $1250.00 Great 2nd Car or a Kid's Car. Call (336) 977-7625 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale Buying Property 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 420-Recreational Vehicles 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 340-Sporting Goods-& Equipment GMC'93 Excellent Shape, Camper Top, Towing Package, Extended Cab, New: Battery-Brakes-TiresBrake Lines-Radiator. Drives & Rides great. AC, PS, CD, Down­ sides: Lots of Trip Miles and no 4WD. $3600. 385-6624 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Wheel Camper Assume Loan. 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment between West Jefferson & Fleetwood w/ Heat Pump. Nice kitchen area with dishwasher, Washer/Dryerincluded . Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location 877-4335 or 982-2408 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play Area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 877-4212 after 5 P.M. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets.1 Yr. Lease Req.$800/month. $800 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 For Sale: Camper 15 Foot CamperOlder Model-But in Good Condition. Has No Wheels. Can Provide Hauling to New Location if Needed. Would Make A Great Trailer for a Deer or Turkey Hunter-To Put on a Permanent Site. Asking $300 Call 977-7625 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent GREAT 2 BR APARTMENT: BIG Mt. Jefferson view private spacious unit quality condition with fp and laundry room outdoor patio deck. $550,00 mo. Great 2nd home or primary residence.Lease info call 877-3535 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Immediate Openings •2 • 2 • I • 1 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent lumber packers board pullers loader driver debarker operator 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent ppucations are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC •One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available JEFFERSON COZY 1 BEDROOM W/VIEW APARTMENT SUN ROOM 1 LEVEL LIV­ ING GREAT AS SEC­ OND HOME OR PRI­ MARY RESIDENCE $400.00 CALL 877-3535 RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! 2BR/1BA apartment in West Jefferson, 3BR/1BA home just outside of West FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Jefferson $500/month. Nice 3BR/1.5BA near town $675/month. Wonderful 4BR/2.5BA • 3 pm to 10 pm • Monday - Friday Jefferson, $1000/mo. Spacious 3BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside 1 BR/1BA home, FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. FHA LOANS: OWN • YOUR OWN HOME AND LAND WITH NO MONEY DOWN!! WE HAVE PROPERTY IN MOST AREAS..WE CAN SELL JUSTTHE LAND OR A PACKAGE IF NEEDED: CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 LAND HOME PACKAGES!! READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-927-2788 $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Extra Nice Home with Land..Set up in Rock Creek Area! No Money Down with Payments less than Renting! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 FALL SPECIAL: Just Arrived!!!! Over 1600 Sq Ft!!!!! 2006 Model Lots of Options!! Great Floorplan!! 3 Bedroom with separate den!! Quality construction through out!! Delivered and setup $47,900....Limited quantity at this price!!! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 For Sale: 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Trailer. Partly Furnished. $6500. Call 982-4551 'AEV: ESTAMOS CRECIENDO! EMPLEANDO PERSONAL PARA POSICIONES DE TIEMPO COMPLETO Entrenamiento de trabajo provehido para applicantes que qualifiquen Semana de trabajo de cuatro dias, paquete de seguro y bonus de ganancias Aplique en persona de lunes a jueves Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 • In person at Paddy Mountain Lumber Co. 1353 Old liwy 16 Jefferson. NC 28640 ARE YOU LOOKING 500-Mobile Homes for Sale of West Jefferson, of Jefferson is seeking motivated health care professionals (RN/LPN) to provide care to residents in our facility. If you are interested in weekend flexible schedules (with incentives), come talk with us! Mow to Apply 2 BR, 1 BA mobile home In Todd area on 194. Very clean. HUD approved, on 20 acre farm w/ good views. Very quiet. 336-877-1043 Reduced to $79,9003BR, 2BA House in Lansing Town Limits. Owner finance with ap­ proved credit. $5000 down, amortized 15 yr w/ 3 yr balloon. Call Dot 9 384-2929 Margate Health and Rehab Center Wages are based on experience. Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales. Service and Selection.'' Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale home just outside of We have a welcoming, caring team of employees with longevity who are willing to share their philosophy and values with you. Hours 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1620 SQ FT HOME. Horton Quality Construction Featuring 2x4 16" on center interior walls!! Oak cabinets, dishwasher, 1 piece fiberglass tubs! 2006 Model!! Pick your own colors. $46,900.00 Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. $375/month. Nice For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 165 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV es oppotunidad igual de empleo Across from Bristol Citgo R3- COUNTRY TREASURES •Vi«V«"iV«V»"iVi w ^ Ganz U*ne & ayain J Candles & Home Accessories & GRAPHIC DESIGN SaHv ***'# * EMPORIUM* "Where looking old, looks good" Come Experience At Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitiv e wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you the Charm of an Old Fashioned 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com n*«> 10-6 Brochures • Camera Ready Ads -\t 10-7 336.384.4352 JEFFERSON RENT-ALL, INC Tents Tables Chairs Dance Floors Carpet Cleaners Cotton Candy Sno-Cone Air Walks 336-846-8136 427 $. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 •licensed in North Carolina &YA •Install roofing of all kinds •Hoof Painting •Insured^ All M Guaranteed HanoU Jones Excaminq IV COUNTRY AND SATELLITE SAU S & SERVICE zenith TV'S & HOME THEATRES oheCo»ntn °^S,nnrC Ores TV; at TRack Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Senvice ' All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience Excellent Work al an Excellent Price Authorized Technicians On Board Mien Miller JO Plus Yean Experience DECK CONSTRUCTION (SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION} QUALITY WORKAT REASONABLE PRICES REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 982-3335 r FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED 336-384-1140 Cel!:336-977-0193 ISR DRYWALL HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A I I HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 EST- w F.XCAVATINI JOE'S ASHE COUNTY ROOFING 2S fair* Experionrp •r Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Celt: 336-262-0445 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 Logos • Business Cart Family owned and operated! Iliitoric Downtown We*I kflown. NC JJ6-H4fc-906S • 10 S. Jrffmon Are. 'Fr1 • .'•in /•> El '"t"" Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms _ Decks • Roofing W SATELLITE rG3EEI est 4 OYimte Emporium! tar RENTALS MiniTrackhoe Backhoes Skid-Steers Air Compressors Jackhammers Man Lifts Floor Sanders Plumbing Snakes [eg*HOME IMPROVEMENTS W HOME ACCESSORIES ) fry EMPORIUM OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED KSP LEGAL ASSISTANCE: EXCAVATING SERVICES rj^CoimiioN's EXCAVATINC; f Need Legal Assistance? Call Sherrie R. Hodges. Attorney at Law, PLLC • (336) 846-2511 or visit Our Office Located at 401 East Main Street, Unit 1. Jefferson • Itack lloe • Small Track lloe • • (.ravel Hauling • * >. MI Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.( (Located Across from the Jefferson Post Office) Offering the Following Services: • Family l aw: Premarital Agreement*, Separation. Divorce, Name Change, Custody. Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoption • Real Estate: Purchase. Refinance. Home Kquity. I>eed.v Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes • Wills and F.states: W ilts, Codicils. Powers of Attorney, Living Wills. Probate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance Have a Legal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! Wr now accept debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard. Discover & American Express �PAGE 8b FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 530-Lots & Acreage No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available (or a" for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa 9 (336) 667-3220 FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. NO JOKE!! YOU HEARDTHIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEJSAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience In Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er. Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 505-Modular Homes for Sale iiNGLiwioi SPECIAL: 99.00 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT. 14X72 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH..DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage 106+ acres. Gap Creek area on paved road. Approx. 1,6m board feet of lumber, ready to harvest. $20,000 per acre includes mine & mineral rights. 301-424-8809 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge 535-Commercial Property COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Priced to Sell-Owner Retiring 7 Bay Garage with Large Store Room 5800 sq. ft. Many extras-must see. 8 min. from Boone. Main road $200,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE OF JUVENILE PROCEEDING BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 05-J-23 IN THE MATTER OF: M.C.M. (DOB 08/28/2003) NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Roland Wllfong, Juan Caberea, Carolos Ortiz and any and all unknown father Commercial space(s) in West Jefferson, large area (-1200 sq. ft.) with roll up door. Smaller area (-600 sq. ft.) with toilet. Suitable for office, light manu­ facturing, or storage, will lease together ($600 per month) or separately (negotiable). Limited parking - not suitable for retail sales. 336-846-6500 or 384-1336, Leave message. TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition has been filed by the Ashe County Department of Social Services seek­ ing relief against you in the above-named juvenile proceeding. The nature of the relief sought is to adjudicate the child neglected, re­ view the current place­ ment of the child and determine what, if any, actions need to be tak­ en toward reunification with the child. The OFFICE or RETAIL child is currently in the SPACE Hwy 16 location near Jefferson legal custody of the Ashe County Depart­ Landing 750+ sq. ft. ment of Social Serv­ Option for extra space ices. You are required easy access parking $475.00 monthly lease to respond to said Juvenile Petition and/or call 877-3535 appear at the hearing STORE BUILDING scheduled for Wednes­ 5400 sq. ft. Good day, October 26, 2005 location, 8 min. from in Ashe County Juve­ Boone. Must sell, nile Court. Upon your priced right. $175,000 failure to respond or Firm. appear at the sched­ 828-264-9328 uled hearing the Ashe County Department of 1085Social Services will Construction apply to the Court for the relief sought. Amish Custom Made Cabinets NCGS Chapter 7B Hidden View Cabinets authorizes you to have 9680 Hog Back Road, a Court-appointed law­ Fredericksburg, yer to represent you in Ohio 44627 these actions if you Fax 336-698-3200, cannot afford to hire a lawyer. You may call 1105-Heating & the Deputy Clerk of the Air Juvenile Court of Ashe County at 336-246Wood Stove tor Sale 5641 for further Fire Brick Lined information. 24" Tall 22" Wide This the 12th day of 18"Long September, 2005. $375, Call 384-2952 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailrldge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Grier J. Hurley, Staff Attorney Ashe County Depart­ ment of Social Services 150 Government Circle, Suite 1400 Jefferson, NC 28640 336-219-2734 Published: September 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2005 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Helen Call Sloop, 1145-Steel late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is Buildings to notify all persons having .claims against STEEL BUILDINGS DRASTIC discounts on said estate to present ALL overstocked sizes them to the under­ and factory seconds! signed at 208 Elk Sum­ mit Dr., Todd, NC Withstands 150-mph wind, 25-year warranty. 28684 on or before the 16th Day of December, Financing available, 2005, or this Notice will Call NOW while supplies last! be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All per1-800-222-6335-6000 1195-Legals sons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of August, 2005 Roderick E. Sloop Roger A. Sloop Co-Executors for the Estate of Helen Call Sloop NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ad­ ministrator of the estate of Sandra Myers Lee deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the un­ dersigned at 1595 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694 on or before the 23rd day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoAdministratrix of the estate of Gerry George Miller deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 2494 Rich Hill Rd., Creston NC 28615 on or before the 23rd day of Decem­ ber, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to . said estate shall make immediate payment. A S K F www. Americans ForTheArtH.orgv Abigail Davis, Co-Executor AMERICANS """*ARTS Of the Estate of Jean F. Kranch 143 Yellowfield Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921 NO MATTER WMF 1 TBE WEATHER... 1 HAVE THE 1 1 JEFFERSON POST I 1 | DELIVERED RIGHT 1 TO V01IR DOOR! Jimmy D. Reeves, Resident Process Agent c/o Vannoy & Reeves, PLLC P.O. Drawer 67 202 E. Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA Jimmy D. Reeves, Attorney for Estate of Jean F. Kranch c/o Vannoy & Reeves, PLLC P.O. Drawer 67 202 E. Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the estate of Jean F. Kranch, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to Lonnie Dale Davis or Abigail Da­ vis, at 143 Yellowfield Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921, oh or before the R For more information about tbe importance of arts education, please contact, Lonnie Dale Davis, Co-Executor Shirrell Cheek 4282 Pine Swamp Rd. Fleetwood, NC 28626 O M O R E . This 1st day of September, 2005. This the 1st day of September, 2005. 1 CALL |0EVELYN AT 336-846-7164 Email: jroop@jeffersonpost.com | 336-846-7165 Fax: *///////////////////////////////w D0C VEE?' SACKS'- NO GlM' tvtage Adva 8eb8teS /v Ot ttates This the 19th day of September, 2005. James Paul Miller Melissa K. Cleary Co-Administratrix for the estate of Gerry George Miller NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Donald E. Graham deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1080 Anderson Hill Rd., Lansing NC 28643 on or before the 9th day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. n t \ \ \ CS— Kates- m This the 26th day of August. 2005. Mary J. Graham Administratrix for the estate of Donald E. Graham n niw—r — STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE No: 05-E-211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Your boss's name, the name of your company and a short message will he published on the Jefferson Post's National Boss Day page on Friday, October 14^ IL A R T . 8th day of December, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Having qualified as Ex­ ecutor of the estate of DENVER LEE CHEEK, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present Jhe same to the under­ signed C/O DAVID JOLLY ATTORNEY. P.O. Box 38, Crumpler, North Carolina 28617 on or before the 15th day of December. 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons, firms, and corpo­ rations indebted to the estate are requested to make payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of September, 2005. Sherman M. Lee Administrator for the estate of Sandra Myers Lee 1195-Legals Contact Sandra at the Jefferson Post for further details • 336-846-7164 E-mail: classified@ieffersonpost.com Fax: 336-846-7165 (Deadline fpr ad information is Friday, October 7^! at 5pm) $25 for Single Spot or $40 for Double (Includes gift) The Little Dealer With The- BIO Heart! Norman Cheek s TOYOTA OF BOONE www.toyotiiofboone.eoni 828-264-1491 or 1-800-559-1491 665 East King Street • Downtown Boone Come And Experience A Norman Cheek Deal! �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 9B COMMUNITY NEWS JROTC Drill Team wins in competition Ashe County JROTC Drill Team members are (left to right) in bus windows: Emma Calhoun, Tiffany Inch and Chasiti Ackerman. Front row (left to right) are Justin Hawkins, Wendy Hernandez, April Craven, Amanda Reno, Elizabeth Priest, Allie Cruey, Beth Trent and Anthony Greer. The Ashe County High School JROTC Drill Team traveled to Elkin High School on Saturday, September 17 for their first drill competition of this school year. The team is commanded by Cadet First Sergeant Tiffany Inch, the lone senior on the team. "We have a very young and inexperienced team, but we've been practicing almost every day for the past three weeks," said Cadet Inch. The team has more freshmen than upperclassmen but their dedication and hard work paid dividends at Elkin. The LET 1 Freshman Squad took second place honors behind perennial favorite Carver High School from Winston-Salem, NC. Members of the LET 1 Team are C/ PVT Elizabeth Priest, C/PVT Allie When you think about the Post Office™, you prob­ ably think about the letters and magazines you'll get in today's mail. Or the friendly letter carrier who brings them to your address or the building downtown with Old Glory flying proudly overhead, or the big blue collection boxes that appear in so many places. One thing that probably won't come to mind is the Internet. A lot of people are surprised to learn that the Postal Service™ operates one of the busiest sites on the World Wide Web - our award-winning web site, www.usps.com, recognized in 2003 for delivering exceptional govern­ ment services, averages more than one million visitors per day. Through www.usps.com, millions of Postal Service customers: Find a ZIP Code™. Members of the color guard are left to right: C/2LT Anthony Greer, C/SGT Chasiti Ackerman, C/MSGT Emma Calhoun, and C/2LT Justin Hawkins. C/SGT Chasiti Ackerman competes in Individual with Rifle event. Local realtor honored Postal Service delivers access, convenience online Purchase stamps and order free Priority Mail and Express Mail shipping supplies. Use Click-N-Ship® service to ship items without having to leave their home or office. They can calculate rates, print shipping labels with or without postage, even purchase Online Insurance, all at one location. Access NetPost services to create letters, book­ lets, fliers, postcards, greeting cards and more, and have them printed and mailed directly for you. Scheldule a free next-day pickup of their Express Mail® or Priority Mail® package (available in most loca­ tions nationwide). Learn how to use the mail to attract and keep new customers and grow their businesses, just like the Fortune 500 companies do, and Find out more about Postal Service products. Give it a try. Go to www.usps.com and check out the many mailing functions you can perform online. It's "Quick, Easy, Convenient."™ Cruey, C/PVT Amanda Reno, C/PVT April Craven, C/PVT Wendy Hernandez, C/PVT Beth Trent and C/1SGT Tiffany Inch, Commander. The Drill Team Color Guard, under the command of C/MSGT Emma Calhoun, scored a solid third place. Color guard members are C/2LT Justin Hawkins, C/2LT Anthony Greer and C/SGT Chasiti Ackerman. C/SGT Chasiti Ackerman also represented the ACIIS Drill Team in the Individual with Rifle Competition and placed second in that competition. The Drill Team hopes to improve upon its early success at the next two drill competitions scheduled for October 22 at Appalachian State University and on October 29 at Freedom High School in Morganton. The Drill Team is coached by SFC (R) David Smith. Mt. Jefferson Realty, LLC is proud to an­ nounce that Ann Ma­ rie Smith received her 25th year award at the North Carolina Real Estate Convention held in Hot Springs, Va. She has been a resi­ dent here for many years and a real estate North Carolina Medicare Beneficiaries Join us at a FREE Informational Meeting and discover why North Carolina's first Medicare HMO is the only health plan you'll ever need to join. Wednesday, September 28, 12:30 p.m. Mayflower 1200 Central Street Wilkesboro (421 and then right on Curtis Bridge Road) Now contracting in Randolph, Caswell and Person counties. News you can use from the United States Postal Service and your local post office. agent in Ashe County for nine years. She be­ gan her career almost thirty years ago in Florida, specializing in the residential mar­ ket. Ann Marie has plenty of experience to handle all your real estate needs, so feel free to call her at 336977-1434. 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City S" WORKSHOP (FOR ALL LEVELS] PARTNERS, • More coverage than Original Medicare alone T NC Cheap Joe's 24 hours a day at yywwcheapjoes com Zip • Female Email Address Mail to: PARTNERS Medicare Choice 5640 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 ) The Cheap Joe's Outlet Store 374 industrial pdiktv Boone. nc.28607 (828) 262-5459 �PAGE10B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Arts council kicks off fund drive Pictured are the many golfers who participated in the WAW Scholarship Golf Tournament held last week at Jefferson Landing. WAW Scholarship Tourney WAW Scholarship Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, September 15 at Jefferson Landing Golf Club. The event featured golf­ ers from across the country, includingCalifornia, Florida and Texas. Executive Larry Stone from Lowes Corpora­ tion, Jimmy Spencer - NAS­ CAR driver, Benny Parsons, Phil Parsons and George Rogers, Heismann Trophy Winner from USC and for­ mer player of the New Or­ leans Saints, were a few of the 132 golfers who partici­ pated. The Watauga Ashe Wil­ kes Scholarship Program is currently supporting 18 students and is excited about this year's college graduating class being the first class these scholar­ ships were awarded. For more information, high school seniors can obtain a scholarship form from their local guidance counselor's office in their respective school. September is the time each year when the Ashe County Arts Council focuses attention on fundraising.The Ashe County Arts Council is a private, non-profit com­ munity based cultural orga­ nization that has diligently worked toward bringing the arts to Ashe since 1977. In the 2005-06 season, the Arts Council will present 68 community performances, 71 school art performance, 24 weeks of school art resi­ dencies and 8 exhibits in the Gallery of the Ashe Arts Cen­ ter. The Arts Council spon­ sors gallery crawls, Studio Hop, Art on the Side, Spring Fest, Very Special Arts Fes­ tivals and special events for all ages which gives Ashe County residents countless opportunities to experience $47,500. This goal insures high quality community and school arts programming sponsored each year by the Arts Council. All levels of contribu­ tions are greatly appreci­ ated and accepted through­ out the year. Contributors at the $250 level and above can receive season passes to Arts Council sponsored events. Other benefits and incentives are available for individual and business con­ tributors at higher levels of giving. Contributions may be made by mailing your check to PO Box 353, Jefferson, NC 28640 or over the phone with a credit card. Call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336846-ARTS for more informa­ tion. the arts. Partnerships with various local groups and businesses create win-win situations in which the arts are integrated into the com­ munity in a myriad ways. The continuing goal of the Arts Council is to enrich the cultural life of Ashe County believing that this will go far in making it a first class community, which is good for families, the economy, busi­ nesses and visitors. As the burden of funding support for the arts moves from government to private business and individual sources, the Arts Council must continue to broaden its base of support. It relies on the contributions from friends and neighbors for its operating budget. The fund drive goal for this year is TRAC program 12005 Mountain Heritage Festival in high school Ashe County High School is pleased to announce par­ ticipation in a 21st Cen­ tury Community Learning Center Grant received by Ashe County 4-H beginning on Monday, September 26, 2005. Ashe County 4-H will be offering an after school program that will offer stu­ dents tutoring and homework assistance and include extra curricular ac­ tivities. This program will operate from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday, at Ashe County High School with bus transporta­ tion available. We will also be providing at nutritional snack for all participants. A learning environment, including classroom teacher tutors in core subject areas, with a maximum of 10 stu­ dents daily, will be avail­ able. A number of activities that will not only interest your youth but will also as­ sist with positive youth de­ velopment will be available. This program is provided at no cost to you. This program can be a tremendous benefit for any youth in need of additional help with t h e i r schoolwork can and help each participant be the best student he/ she can be. If you would like to enroll your youth or have questions p l e a s e contact Trey Simmons, 4-H Program Assistant for Ashe County High School, TRAC Coordinator, at Ashe County High School, (336) 246-2400 between 12 noon and 3 p.m. or call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County 4-H Center at (336) 219-2650. ASU summer graduates Appalachian State Uni­ versity announces its list of graduates during summer session. Listed below are the degree recipients, including their full name, degree, major and applicable honors. The University, College or Depart­ mental designation is award­ ed to undergraduate students who participate in the chal­ lenging curriculum of the Honors program. Students must successfully complete a series of honors courses and a senior honors thesis with a minimum grade point aver- Commodity distribution information The Ashe County Depart­ ment of Social Services will be holding a USDA commod­ ity distribution on Friday, September 23, 2005, in the community center at Family Central, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. The following items will be available: cereal - corn flakes, frozen chicken, cranberry juice concentrate, cranberry sauce, flour, green beans, milk, mixed fruit, frozen sliced peaches, peanut butter, pineapple juice, pudding cups and sweet potatoes. The regulations remain the same for certification. Tickets will be given out at the door only, for those who are in line at 8 a.m. You do not need to bring or send your EBT card to receive commodities. Please bring boxes for food items and keep in mind, some of the food is frozen. age of 3.40. From Ashe County were: Jerry Allen Baker / Mas­ ter of School Administra­ tion / School Administration, Marilyn Lois Honn / Bach­ elor of Science Business Administration / Account­ ing / Summa Cum Laude, Ballard Dixon Hoyle/Bachelor of Science / Recreation Man­ agement / Magna Cum Laude, Kristi Marie Powers / Bach­ elor of Science / Psychology, Ronald Lee Snyder / Bachelor of Science Business Adminis­ tration / Information Systems, Amber Renae Sturgill / Bachelor of Science Busi­ ness Administration / In­ formation Systems, and Amber Nicole Witherspoon / Bachelor of Science / Rec­ reation Management / Cum Laude. Sparta, NC - Live music, heritage demonstrations, arts and crafts, good food, and ac­ tivities for children highlight the 2005 Mountain Heritage Festival scheduled for Satur­ day, Sept. 24, in downtown Sparta. Activities for the whole family run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. Harvest Wind, a hard-driv­ ing bluegrass-gospel band from Statesville, headlines festival entertainment. Area bands with a local following, the Phoenix Mountain Band and the Rise n' Shine Band, are also slated to play. An ap­ pearance by a local trio pur­ porting to be the Soggy Bot­ tom Boys is scheduled. The Appalachian Hoedowners from Crockett, Va., headline traditional dance performances. They are joined by the Clogettes from Traphill, N.C., and performances by the Dance Place in Sparta. There will also be a flatfoot competition. Throughout the day, contestants will be vying for a spot in the final show­ down at 4:30 p.m. Musicians are invited to jam in the pickers tent at the north end of town. Bring an instrument and make music in the shade. This is a juried arts-andcrafts festival that includes many unique and handmade items, including pottery, jew­ elry, wood crafts, candles, bas­ kets, dolls, ceramics, furni­ ture, soaps, quilts, Christmas decorations and gifts, toys and more. Many artists will also be demonstrating their craft. Several displays and dem­ onstrations will be on hand, including antique tractors, antique automobiles, a trac­ tor-driven stone mill grinding corn into meal, demonstra­ tions of apple butter being made and a fife and drum corps that is expected to march and perform at various times during the festival. A variety of lunch choices will be available in the food court. Activities slated to be available for youngsters in­ clude the bounce house, pony rides, face-painting, old-fash­ ioned games and demonstra­ tions. For individuals interested in spending the weekend in Photo Courtesy of Alleghany Chamber of Commerce Come join in the dancing in the streets and many other fun activities during the 2005 Mountain Heritage Festival In downtown Sparta on Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Blue Ridge, the area of­ fers venues for live entertain­ ment, including several that feature traditional moun­ tain music. A complete list of weekend musical offerings can be found on the Web at sparta-nc.com/heritage or by calling 800-372-5473. Within a few miles of Sparta, there are over 50 ac­ commodations options includ­ ing motels, bed and breakfast inns, mountain cabins and va­ cation rentals. For more infor­ mation, go to sparta-nc.com and click on the "Lodging and Dining" tab, or call 800-3725473. The intersection of U.S. Highway 21 and N.C. 18 will be closed off to traffic begin­ ning at 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. Signs will mark available parking. All roads should be reopened by ap­ proximately 6 p.m. Sparta is 30 miles from 1-77. Northbound traffic can take exit 83 and follow US 21 up the mountain. Southbound traffic can take exit 85 to US 21 north. For more information about the festival, visit sparta-nc.com/heritage or call or email the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce at 800-372-5473, 336-372-5473 or email director@spartanc.com. There is no charge to enter the flatfoot competition. Prospective competitors are invited to call Agnes Joines at 336-372-4591 or 336-657- 1441 with their questions. 58 South Main Street _ P.O. Box 1237 _ Sparta, NC 28675 phone 336/372-5473 _ fax 336/372-8251 _ www.sparta-nc.com _ info@spartanc.com. ZR^cstcLKrcutt CELEBRATING OUR 3K" TEAR ANNIVERSARY Call for our Delicious Weekend Specials! Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citizens receive 25% off 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 Happy Birthday World's Bluest Baby •7At the hornet and studios of /Ishe County /htists • <Headquarters - /Ishe jArtt Center, TOest 'Jefferson Saturday, September 24, 2005 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2005 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday only: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p m. Variety of artists' exhibits and FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 846-ARTS demonstration, all "on the side at the /Ishe /hte (Ienter site Refreshments Available � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 20 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-23 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/d7dcd83797e59eba6c203d13f500f257.pdf ed0cfe9225104d85ef80bdfc1c696a88 PDF Text Text • Huskies win big at Reagan Tuesday page 6 September 27,2005 Varsity soccer has 14-3 week 500 page 7 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpo8t.com Updates on tennis, volleyball teams page 7 OERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Volume 80, Issue 77 Ripshin man murdered in Whitetop Virginia state police arrest 2 in killing by Jim Thompson Editor Virginia State Police have arrested two men in the murder of an Ashe County man. According to Sgt. Michael Conroy, public information officer with the Virginia State Police, troopers were called to what was purport­ ed to be an accident scene on Chestnut Mountain Road in Washington County, Va., at about 6:39 a.m. on Friday. "It was what appeared to be a car crash, with the ve­ hicle almost over the bank," he said. Chestnut Mountain Road is located in the Green Cove community, not far from the border with Gray­ son County, Va. Near the vehicle was the body of Stacy J. Richardson, 35, who lived on Ripshin Road, between Lansing and Whitetop. According to a re­ lease from the State Police, "Police ruled his death a ho­ micide due to the nature of his injuries from the appar­ ent crash." Sources close to the investigation say Rich­ ardson was killed with a knife. The trail of the killing then led Virginia authorities back to Ashe County. "They traced Richardson's move­ ments from where he lived," said Major Steve Houck of the Ashe County Sheriff's Department. The investigation quickly led to Whitetop. "Later that night," the State Police re­ lease said, "Police discov­ ered what they believe to be the initial crime scene on White Top Mountain in Grayson County on the side of the road near the Creeper Trail." The next day, authori­ ties arrested two men and charged them with murder in the case. They are: •Marcus J. Good, 27, of Chilhowie, Va.; and •Michael D. Norman, 29, of Marion, Va. "Both suspects are be­ ing charged with murder in the first degree and larceny," the release stated. "Norman was arrested at his home in Marion and will be taken to the New River Jail in Dub­ lin, Va. Good was arrested in Washington County and is being held in the South West Regional Jail in Washington County." The release added, "Both suspects are cooperating with State Police Special Agents who are investigat­ ing the crime." According to Conroy, the State Police are withholding most details re­ lated to the murder, pending further investigation. He added, "We had agents out since the report of the crash, processing the crime scenes and working hard to effect the arrests. State Police wish to thank the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Washington County Sheriffs Office, Ashe Coun­ ty Sheriffs Office and the Smyth County Sheriffs Of­ fice for their assistance in this investigation. With the help of the various agencies working together, we were able to make the arrests in the case quickly." Hole-in-one wins Chevy truck for local golfer b v Tammy P a r u n a k by T a m m v Parunak Copy Editor Sunday, September 18, 2005 will be a day Ken Blevins of Crumpler will nev­ er forget. While participating in the Ashe Shriner Club Golf Tournament held at Moun­ tain Aire Golf Course, Ken had a hole-in-one on hole # 1 which earned him not only a souvenir golf ball that he proudly displays at home but also a 2005 Chevrolet Colora­ do truck donated by Heritage Chevrolet in West Jefferson. Ken was playing with Mark Sexton, Chelsea Sexton and Brad Norton when the ball landed just past the flag and rolled back to the hole. After all the excitement, Ken completed his round of golf. Ken's first hole-in-one was about 10 years ago. He loves t kn rro m /> nm/1 in n the game and is a tin milriM at regular ni Mountain Aire. Ken's wife, Sharon, and son, Dylan, were thrilled with Ken's day. Ken said, "It took a while to soak in. I was tickled to death." The Ashe Shrine Club Golf Tournament is an an­ nual event at Mountain Aire. Shrine President Mike Neaves was thrilled with Ken's success and on behalf of the Shrine Club, would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, participants and all who donated their time and money to make this event such a success. A special note of appreciation is sent to Mark Hagel and the staff of Mountain Aire Golf Course. Heritage Chevrolet was the proud sponsor of this year's Hole-In-One event and -1 - J 11 a 1 1 • 1 provided the truck, which was covered by an insurance policy. Also on Sunday, a drawing was held for a new Chrysler PT Cruiser. The Shrine Club has been selling chances in the months preceding the tournament and this was won by Jennifer Green of West Jef­ ferson. Post photo by Tammy Parunak Posing with the new Chevrolet truck are, leftright: Mark Hagel of Mountain Aire Golf Club, Ken Blevins, whose holein-one won the truck, Stan Elliott, one of the owners of Heritage Chevrolet Dodge Chrysler Jeep, and Mike Neaves, president of Ashe Shrine Club. Katrina relief efforts continue as Rita slams Gulf by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Another truckload of items for the survivors of Hurri­ canes Katrina and Rita is ex­ pected to leave Ashe County Wednesday morning for the Gulf Coast region. Items are being collected at the former Centura Bank in West Jeffer­ son next to Heritage Automo­ tive. Look for the Ashe County Disaster Relief banner. This delivery by the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team will include items collected through various churches, local organizations, busi­ nesses and individuals. The team hopes to send two more trucks, one to Alexandria, LA, the main hub for distribu­ tion to survivors, and another perhaps to Hammonds, LA, a town in desperate need of help. Boxes of the donated items are collected and sorted at the Centura Bank site. They will be loaded onto a truck Tues­ day evening. Anyone wishing to help is invited to come by. Items needed for the deliver­ ies include: canned foods, rice (5 lb. bags), Ensure, diabetic foods (canned fruit in water), hygiene products, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby products, diapers, for­ mula (dry or canned), baby wipes, pacifiers, feminine products, new underwear for men, women and children, bras, socks, paper plates, bowls and cups, soup spoons (plastic or new large metal with tags attached), plastic storage containers that fit under bed, 6-volt batteries, healthy snacks and cleaning supplies. Cash donations help pur­ chase items and fill up the truck. Make checks out to Contact Us / mail: fferson Post 3. Box 808 Jefferson, NC 28694 / phone or fax: i. 336-846-7164 x 336-846-7165 r e-mail: vertising@jeffersonpost.com culation@jeffersonpost.com issified@jeffersonpo8t.com itorial@jeffersonpost.com or girls, balls for indoors and full of toys, and used money outdoors, and items for in­ that was donated to purchase fants. "We can't forget the more toys. very little ones as well," said "And if there are any busi­ Tyler's mother, Rebecca Reed, nesses that want to donate who has been helping her son money," said Rebecca, "what with the toy drive. they can do is put a business Rebecca and Tyler collect­ card in a regular size enve­ ed what had been donated at lope, seal it and drop it in the McDonald's by Sunday eve­ box at McDonald's and I will ning. They expected to deliver get it when we check the box these toys, along with general every couple of days or so and medical supplies collected by I will contact the business or Tyler's Cub Scout Pack 214, person on the card." to the drop off site in West "We would just like to say Jefferson on Monday eve­ to the residents who have do­ ning. Rebecca said they had nated so far a big 'thank you' collected seven milk boxes and to keep up the great do­ and two 33-gallon trash bags nations." Photo Courtesy of AC Disaster Relief Tzzrr. Volunteers have been packing boxes In preparation for another truckload of Ashe County donations to the Gulf Coast and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Items can be brought to the former Centura Bank building in West Jefferson. Another truck is going out Wednesday morning. Ashe Baptist Association for gas or multi-purpose (to buy items), and bring cash dona­ tions to the Centura Bank site. Team members are on hand Monday and Friday, 38 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. There will be volunteers there all day Tuesday loading the trucks and again on Friday and this weekend preparing the next truckloads. Ashe County has already collected five truckloads of donated items for the Gulf and hopes to send two more. Ashe County Disaster Re­ lief Team would like to thank the following church commu­ nities for their help in loading the trucks and for contribu­ tions: First Baptist Church of West Jefferson, Faith Fellow­ ship of West Jefferson, Tuckerdale Baptist Church, Blue Ridge Worship Center, Cal­ vary Baptist Church of West Jefferson, Pilot Mountain of Todd, Joe Morgan with Unit­ ed Methodist Churches, and Friendship Baptist Church. "There are many more churches and members of the general public that have given time and effort to make this a community event," said Diane Dixon, coordinator for the Ashe County Disaster Re­ lief Team. "We want to thank them all. Special thanks to Physician's Pharmacy of Ra­ leigh that has donated to this effort for two loads and Chris Family Fun Day at Camp Elk Shoals There will be a Family Fun Day at Elk Shoals Methodist Campground on Saturday, Oct. 1. There will be fun, food, games and music to delight all ages. In addition, there will be a rubber duck race with a prize of $1,000 for the winner. The fun starts at 10 a.m., and the duck race will begin at 2 p.m. For duck race tickets and other information, call 877-4607 or 8488. All proceeds from the Fun Day will go toward supporting the continuing ministries of Elk Shoals Jeffey's effort to do this." For more information about the Ashe County Disaster Re­ lief Team efforts, call the Cen­ tura Bank site at 846-1377, Ashe Baptist Association at 246-5631 or Friendship Bap­ tist Church at 982-2080. The truck going out this week will also include toys and medical supplies that have been collected by 6-yearold Tyler Reed, his mother, Rebecca, his Cub Scout Pack, and many generous individu­ als. A box has been placed at McDonald's for donations of toys to the youngest survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Items especially needed are those specifically for boys Photo by Linda Burchette As Hurricane Rita battered the Gulf Coast Saturday, it was a beautiful day in Ashe County, perfect for the annual Stu­ dio Hop and Art on the Side events. Visitors came from all around to see and buy original handmade arts and crafts from vendors set up at the Ashe County Arts Center in West Jefferson and to visit the many studios scattered throughout the county. Campground. Come out and enjoy a day on the beautiful New River! Mountainhome Music concert For more than a decade, Mountainhome Music has been honoring the music and the musicians of the Appalachian region. The fall season this year opens on Saturday, October 1 at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium. Featured will be the classical and Celtic group, Puddingstone. 'This is for folks who enjoy the sophistication of classical music and the heart-felt rhythms of the Celtic sound," said Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music host. Instrumentally, Puddingstone fea­ tures the hammer dulcimer, classical guitar, flute, violin, piano, and Celtic harp. About -Puddingstone, Peter Hummers of the Outer Banks Sentinel says, "their sounds evoke the timeless aspects of the human condition; faith, joy, celebration." The Blowing Rock School Auditorium is locat­ ed on Sunset Drive in downtown Blowing Rock. Starting time for all concerts is 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets for children are $5. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mountainhomemusic.com or, locally, at Blue Moon Guitars in West Jefferson. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Ralph Odell Greer West Columbia, SC July 21, 1922 September 8, 2005 Ralph Odell Greer, age 83, of West Columbia, SC, passed away at N. H. C. Health Care in West Columbia, SC on Thursday, September 8, 2005. A memorial service was held Monday, September 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Cha­ pel with Reverend Larry Shepherd and Reverend Ben Wilson officiating. The fam­ ily received friends one hour prior to the memorial service on Monday. Mr. Greer was born in Ashe County, North Caro­ lina on July 21, 1922 to the late Smith and Fannie Miller Greer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Ham, of Ashe County, NC. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Wilson Greer, of West Columbia, SC; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Greer, of Jackson­ ville, FL; a son and daughterin-law, Frederick and Vanessa Greer, of Myrtle Beach, SC; a daughter and son-in-law, Pa­ tricia and Joe Angerer, of West Columbia, SC; a step-son and wife, Reverend Ben and Mary Wilson, of Rutherford, NC; three step-grandchildren, Brian, Mark and Sheila Wil­ Evelyn Lillian Kilbourne Knapp Lansing December 1, 1912 September 22, 2005 Evelyn Lillian Kilbourne Knapp, age 92, of Lansing, Ashe County, NC died Thurs­ day, September 22, 2005 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC having been previously hospi­ talized at Forsyth Memorial Hospital for a stroke suffered on September 9. She was born December 1, 1912 in Entrican, Mont­ calm County, Michigan of the late Thomas and Amelia Kil­ bourne, early settlers to the county. Evelyn was married to Stanley C. Knapp of Belding, Michigan for 55 years un­ til his death in 1987. Evelyn and Stanley lived in Flint, MI until 1948 when they moved to Grand Rapids, MI. Evelyn remained in Grand Rapids after her husband's death un­ til she moved to Ashe County, NC. In 1994, at the age of 82, she drove her motor home to Ashe County, NC and pur­ chased a home near Lansing, to be near her son. Until re­ cently, she spent her winters with her daughter in Califor­ nia. She was a member of the Warrensville, NC Seventhday Adventist Church and led an active life until her recent illness. Survivors include son, Stanley (Charles) Knapp, Jr. and wife, Mary, of Lansing, NC; and daughter, Karen E. McFarland and husband, Jim, of Altadena, Calif. Also surviv­ Fronie Justice Osborne Monticello, Ga. December 31,1909 September 21, 2005 Fronie Justice Osborne, age 94, of Monticello, Georgia, formerly of Ashe County, wid­ ow of Conley Lenson Osborne, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at the Retreat Nurs­ ing Home in Monticello, Geor­ gia. Mrs. Osborne was born in Majestic, Kentucky, on De­ cember 31,1909, to Lewis and Virgie Maynard Justice. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. at Highland Bible Tabernacle. Rev. Avery Roark and Rev. Lindsey McGrady officiated. The family received friends Sunday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment was Monday, 1:00 son, all of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving are a broth­ er, Vane L. Greer, of Ashe County, NC; three sisters, El­ sie Eldreth, of West Jefferson, Lessie Perry, of North Wilkesboro and Elnora Greenland, of Churchville, MD; several nieces and nephews ; and special longtime friends, Bil­ ly, Gloria, Dutch and Robert Deitz, of Millboro, VA. Mr. Greer was an Army veteran, serving in Germany during World War II with the 551st AAA Battalion. He was a member of the Ameri­ can Legion, past member of the First Baptist Church of North Charleston, SC and more recent of the First Bap­ tist Church in West Colum­ bia, SC. He retired from Texas East­ ern Transmission Corp. and Food Lion Grocery Stores. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Columbia, 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 or to NHC Health Care of Lex­ ington, 2993 sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. ing are four grandsons, David Scott Knapp and wife, Teri, of Reston, Va.; Jay Randall Knapp and wife, Melanie, of Tampa, Fla.; Brett McFarland and wife, Heidi, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Todd McFarland and wife, Jan, of Loma Linda, Calif. Evelyn is survived by four great grandsons, Jason, Jeremy and Joshua of Tampa, Fla. and Aden of Loma Linda, Calif.; and three great grand­ daughters, Samantha and Sidney of Tampa, Fla. and Emma of Phoenix, Ariz. She also has one step great grand­ daughter, Raven, of Charlotte, NC. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Evelyn had a deeply held faith in Christ's promised second coming and a glori­ ous resurrection of which she would be a part. A Re­ membrance Celebration will be held at the Knapp home, Sunday afternoon, October 23,2005 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Anyone who knew her is in­ vited to come, meet her fam­ ily and learn more of her long life. A second Remembrance Celebration will be held in Michigan prior to internment. Place, date and time will be determined and announced. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial gifts to the Adventist De­ velopment and Relief Agency International (ADRA), to benefit the Katrina hurricane relief effort will be appreci­ ated, do any Seventh-day Adventist church or on line at http://www.adra.org (click on "needs") or by phone at 866900-0123. Jack Davis Gwyn Jefferson May 9, 1926 September 21, 2005 Mr. Jack Davis Gwyn, age 79, of Jefferson, died Wednes­ day night, September 21,2005 at Forsyth Medical Ceftter in Winston-Salem, NC. A memorial service was held on Friday, September 23, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Speaker Howard Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Collier's Memorial Ceme­ tery in Lenoir, NC. The family received friends from 3:004:00 p.m. on Friday, one hour prior to the memorial service. Mr. Gwyn was born in Sur­ ry County on Sunday, May 9, 1926. He worked as a Resi­ dent State Engineer for the North Carolina Highway De­ partment. He was a member of Ashe Masonic Lodge # 594 and a member of the Ashe James Earl Goodman Crumpler December 17, 1914 September 17, 2005 Mr. James Earl Goodman, age 90, of Crumpler, died Sat­ urday night, September 17, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Welcome Home Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Jones, Rev. Joe Riley Blevins and Elder Bob­ by Absher officiating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memo­ rial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Goodman was born in Ashe County on Thursday, December 17,1914 to the late Harve T. Goodman and the late Rhonda Wallace Good­ Inez Carr Blevins Jefferson July 21, 1924 September 23, 2005 Inez Carr Blevins, age 81, of Jefferson, NC, died Friday, September 23,2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Blevins was born July 21, 1924 in Avery County to the late Frank and Artie Belle Green Carr. In addi­ tion to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Other Blevins and her second husband, Luke Blevins. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2005 at the Oak Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Lonnie Carpenter offi­ ciated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Robert Graham Jones p.m. at the Osborne Fam­ ily Cemetery, Cabbage Creek Road, Creston, NC. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by her sons, Cope Sand­ ers and Tracy Osborne; great grandsons, Johnathan Hulsey and Josh Kinard; three broth­ ers and three sisters. She is survived by two sons, Lenson Osborne of Monticello, Georgia, Ancil G. Osborne of Myrtle Creek, Or­ egon; one daughter, Ann Cavender of Alpharetta, Georgia; one daughter-in-law, Sue Osborne of Monticello, Geor­ gia; two sisters, Alice Holley of Perry, Georgia; Bernice Rutherford of Pampa, Texas; 20 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 18 great, great grandchildren. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. West Jefferson October 14,1937 September 24, 2005 Robert Graham Jones, better known as Bobby, age 67 of West Jefferson, died Saturday morning, Sep­ tember 24, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center in WinstonSalem. Mr. Jones was born in Johnson County, NC on Thursday, October 14, 1937 to the late Clarence and Bessie Carter Jones. He worked as a mechanic for Hertz rental equipment. Bobby was a member of Live Oak Baptist Church in Selma, NC and a faithful attendee of North Beaver Baptist Church in West Jef­ Shrine Club. He is survived by two daughters, Ann Estes and husband, Rusty, of Jefferson and Amy Price and husband, Brantley, of Warrensville; two sisters, Jewel Floyd, of Wilm­ ington and Dolia Youngquist, of Nokomis, Florida; four grandchildren; Beau Estes, Katirie Estes, Cole Price, Judd Price two great-grand­ children; Athena Estes, Co­ lin Estes, several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to: Shriner's Children Hospital, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Char­ lotte, NC 28262. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone . Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. man. He worked as a Retail Merchant. He was married for 62 years to the late Blanche Dixon Goodman. He was also a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church, where he served as an adult Sunday school teacher. He is survived by a brother, John Goodman, of Seemore, TN; a sister, Albertine Good­ man Pennington, of Crum­ pler; several nieces and neph­ ews also survive. Flowers appreciated or me­ morial may be made to: Wel­ come Home Baptist Church, do Sandy Witherspoon, 2410 US Hwy. 221 North, Jeffer­ son, NC 28640. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. Baltimore, Md. October 15, 1923 September 18, 2005 Mrs. Evon Burns, age 81 of Baltimore, Maryland, died September 18, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in Riverview Nursing Center in Essex, Md. She was born in Ashe Coun­ ty on October 15, 1923, the youngest child of Lee A. and Mary Jane Bare. Evon was married to Willard Burns in 1945 to which seven children was born. She was a long time member of New Hope Baptist Church in Baltimore. She is survived locally by one sister, Mrs. Vergie Bower of Jefferson. Bruzdzinski Funeral Home of Essex, Maryland was in charge of services. Burial was in Bel-Aire, Maryland on Sep­ tember 22. Even though September 18 - 24, 2005, set aside as Clean Hands Week, has past, it is always a good idea to be reminded that simple activities have profound benefits. Good soap and wa­ ter washing and rinsing for 20 seconds several times each day will keep you and those you love healthier as infections are reduced. That is about the time it takes a child to sing her ABCs. Lessons your grandmoth­ er taught you and Robert Fulghum popularized in his book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kin­ dergarten, are important today: •Share everything. •Play fair. •Don't hit people. •Put things back where you found them. •Clean up your own mess. •Don't take things that aren't yours. •Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. •Wash your hands before you eat. •Flush. •Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. •Live a balanced life. •Learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work some each day. Handwashing is the sin­ gle most important act you can do to prevent getting sick and making others sick. Handwashing is important for food safety, disease pre­ vention and personal health. Wash your hands; before family received friends from 7:00 till 9:00 p.m., Sunday, September 25 at Badger Funeral Home. The family requested no food or flowers please. Memorials may be made to the Oak Hill Baptist Church Build­ ing Fund, 4810 E. Little Horse Creek Rd., Lansing, NC 28643. Mrs. Blevins is survived by two daughters, Cathe­ rine Dishman of Charlotte, NC and Elizabeth Eller of Jefferson, NC; six sons, John Blevins of Savannah, IL, George Blevins of Bal­ timore, MD, David Blevins of Milledgeville, IL, Sam Blevins of West Jefferson, NC and Richard and Rob­ ert Blevins both of Lenoir, NC; one step-son: ,Leroy Blevins of Lansing, NC; four step-daughters, Ev­ elyn Lovelace of West Jef­ ferson, NC, Anna Ham of Jefferson, NC, Joan Bestel of Booneville, NC and Glenna Hellinburg of Rock Hill, SC; two sisters, Helen Carawan of Jefferson, NC and Josephine Wilcox of Lenoir, NC; 17 grandchil­ dren, 16 great-grandchil­ dren, several step-grand­ children, several nieces and nephews. You may email your condolences to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the ar­ rangements. ferson. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Sealy Jones; two daughters, Cin­ dy Crowley of Charleston, SC, Wendy Carter of Jef­ ferson; three brothers, K.P. Jones of Huntsville, Ala., Clarence Jones Jr. and Bil­ ly Jones, both of Selma, NC; three sisters, Ruby Gainer of Selma, NC, Jessie Ruth Pomerantz, Lois Whited both of Sun City, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Brandon Esquivel, Bret Crowley, Josh­ ua Wheeler, Casey Crow­ ley, Tifany Wheeler, Cami Crowley, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 25, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Cha­ pel with Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Rick Miller offi­ ciating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gar­ dens. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Sun­ day, September 25, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Flowers will be ac­ COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES S.C. TEAGUE II, D.D.S. General Dentist Evon Burns Valuable tips to remember Complete Dentures Partial Dentures Relines (same day) Extractions • ^850 and up ,*190 and up *195 Repairs For Consultation or Appointment your eat and after you use the bathroom, before, dur­ ing and after preparing food, after handling animals or animal waste, after play­ ing sports, after changing diapers, and anytime your hands are dirty. Use soap and water, scrub, rinse for 20 seconds and dry. Studies in The Lancet medical journal and from the Center for Disease Control validate that, worldwide, handwashing can reduce childhood respiratory and gastrointestinal infections significantly. Hand wash­ ing is the simplest and most cost effective way of pre­ venting the transmission of infection and thus reducing the incidence of health-care associated infections. Recent tragedies such as Hurricane Katrina remind us that public health basics are vitally important. In an emergency, it can be difficult to find running water. How­ ever, it is still important to wash your hands to avoid illness. It is best to wash your hands with soap and water, but when water isn't available, you can use alco­ hol-based products made for washing hands. For more information on handwashing go to www. cleanhandscolation.org or contact your local health department: Ashe County Health Department (336) 246-9449, Alleghany Coun­ ty Health Department (336) 372-5641 and Watauga County Health Department (828) 264-6635. T %ituaries published in Tuesday s edition of the Jeff erson Post. Deadline fop entries is Monday, 8:30 a.m. cepted. You may send condolenc­ es to the family through our website at www.boonefamilyfuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson, NC was entrusted with Mr. Jones' arrangements. tAfrc^ WESTERN CAROLINA EYE ASSOCIATES Do You Or A Loved One Have Cataracts? Come to Western Carolina Eye Associates on RSgfe Thursday, September 29th at 7 PM to explore cataracts and cataract surgery. Learn more about the latest advances In no stitch, no pstch and no injection surgery. Dr. Dan Krontz will host the evening with a presentation designed to help you understand the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for cataracts. This informal seminar will be at our Boone office located at 610 State Farm Road (brick building with a blue metal roof). Call (336)765-6315 2040 S.Stratford Rd., Winston - Salem, NC 27103 I block Wttt of Circuit City ft Hint* \WI Please call Medicaid Accepted 336-246-3937 for Dentures & Extractions Only for more information and to hold a space for you. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Wounded at Normandy, Caudill receives medals 60 years later DON'T FORGET YOUR BOSS THIS COMING BOSSES DAY! CALL SANDRA AT 816-7164 By Beth Snead Feeback Special to the Post CONCORD — Pfc. Her­ man Caudill came marching home from war on his birth­ day, Dec. 13, 1945, nearly 60 years ago. But the World War II vet­ eran didn't get all his medals till last week in an informal ceremony at the local office of U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes (N.C. -8)*. Caudill was presented the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal, as well as the Marksman Rifle, Bronze Star and three small Bronze Stars. Caudill, his wife, Jessie, five of their six children, six of their 17 grandchildren and other family members crowded Hayes' small confer­ ence room for the honors. The 83-year-old talked about his wartime experienc­ es for a few minutes before the ceremony started. He said when he was dis­ charged, he had a few of his medals, but he never received all of them. "Over the years, I didn't really pay attention to it or get excited about it. I really didn't care. But a fellow told me if I take my discharge pa­ pers to Robin Hayes' office I could get my medals. That's what I did," he said. Caudill laughed. "He should. I was born and raised a Democrat, but I voted for him anyway." Reminded that Hayes was also born and raised a Demo­ crat, Caudill got tickled. "I think I saw something in the paper where he switched over. I don't know if that's good or bad." Herman Caudill, a light machine gunner, was wound­ ed June 10, 1944, in the Bat­ tle of Normandy. "A shell burst beside me. I got 11 pieces of shrapnel in my left leg, a bullet through my left arm, a cracked ear­ drum," he said, "I went through the devil to get these," he said of the medals arrayed on the table in front of him. Caudill said he'd leave the medals to his children when he dies. "I guess they'll have to fight over them." Caudill was born Dec. 13, 1921, and raised in Glendale Springs, in Ashe County. He was the eldest son of Bald Mountain Women's Ministry Happy Is' Birthday Autumn Noelle Weaver! ^ You Have Brought * "'Ir'* Photo courtesy of James Testerman U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes, above left, with Herman and Jessie Caudill, on the occasion of Herman's receipt of his World War II medals. 15 children born to D.C. and envelope wrapped in paper. She opened it and found Ozzie Caudill. He took basic training in another envelope wrapped Camp Barkley, Texas, and in paper, then another, she served in the U.S. Army from said. She kept going until she 1942 to 1945 as a private first class. A tow-headed blond, he found an engagement ring. There was nothing else in earned the nickname "Whitey" from his Army buddies. the envelope - no note or let­ Caudill was assigned to ter. the 90th Infantry Division "He didn't say 'hello,' 'hi,' out of Texas, where he served or nothing," she said. in the 357th Regiment. The crowd gathered for He served in England and the medal pinning laughed France during his World War at her story. Emotions changed to sen­ II hitch. After he was wounded, his timental and teary-eyed assignment changed from as Hayes and staffer Gary light machine gunner to Mitchell presented Caudill with a U.S. flag that had heavy-duty truck driver. He and Jessie were just flown of the nation's capitol. sweethearts when Caudill "I do appreciate this," he said, choking back his emo­ went to war. She spent the time back tions. Jessie lightened the mood home fretting over him, she considerably when she asked said. "^specially after 1 Jve^fid where her medal was. "I need a medal for putting he was wounded." The two always sort of up with him for 60 years." She was just teasing, she knew they'd get married, said later. Jessie said. She's proud of her hus­ But it was a big surprise when a certain piece of mail band, his service and the life they made together. came from France. "The same preacher that "The servicemen could inducted him into the Army send mail for free," she said. Caudill took advantage of married us and christened the fact by padding this par­ all oifr children," she said. Reprinted from the Con­ ticular envelope. Jessie opened the outer cord Standard & Mount envelope, and found another Pleasant Times. Love, Daddy & .Mominv Award-Winning Contemporary Vocal Band Chapter 6 Thursday September 29, 2005 7:30 p.m. Ashe Civic Center Adults: $8 Students: $5 All seats reserved 2004 Harmony Sweepstakes National Champions This program h funded, in purl, hv a TouringPresenting Progrum Performance Series Supfwrt drum from the North Carolina iris Council u ifii corporate support hy Ashe County Motors, and is sponsored by the Ashe < ounty Arts C duncil Tickets available at the Ashe Arts Center or hy phone l 336.846-ARTS ASH VISA ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Ashe County Motors O The Dealer Who Carea Hearing Tests Set For Ashe County I Free hearing tests arc being offered in Wednesdays: Sept. 28 and again on Oct. 5 & 12. Factory trained, experienced Hearing Aid Specialists (licensed by the state of North Carolina) will perform the free tests. These tests will be given at the Ashe Services for Aging (180 Chatty Rob Lane) in West Jefferson. Walk-ins are welcome. To avoid waiting, appointments are suggested and can be made by calling Toll-Free: l Ashe County on l l iere will be a womministry meeting he church fellowroom on Monday, ber 10. Dinner will srved at 6 p.m. SuDyson, Director Women Mentoring len" at Mountain jq Baptist Church Jamewell, NC, will Lk at 6:45 p.m. She teach the Biblical toring model stated 'itus 2:3-5. She will give information on to develop such a rram in the church, dy Houck, choir and se team member at intain Grove, will ninistering through T The dinner is SE. Childcare will provided for children ,ugh the third grade, sa will be provided the children, lease call the church •etary, Penny Am3C, by October 3 it would like to attend. • church office telene can be reached 377-1550. We would ; to have you. II# Sueh Joy! n i i i 1-800-359-8404. Anyone who has trouble hearing is welcome to have a test using modern digital equipment to determine if they have a correctable hearing loss. Everyone should have a hearing test at least once a year if there is any trouble hearing clearly. Most hearing problems gradually get worse. An annual test will help keep track ot a progressive loss. No hearing problem of any consequence should ever be ignored, so don't Members Are Invited To SkyLine Membership Corporation's 49th Annual Membership Meeting i| Saturday, October 1, 2005 i Ashe County High School • West Jefferson, NC Member Registration 9:30 am • Business Meeting 10:30 am i i i i i put this off any longer! We will also be giving service and re­ pairs on all makes and models from 9 AM to 4 PM. Call now for an appointment to avoid waiting. 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BEST VALUE Hearing Care Center FEATURING: • SkyLine, SkyBest and Carolina West Wireless product displays • Election of Directors • Youth Program Recognition Ceremony • The Ashe County Bluegrass Band • Tommy Rash and his Amazing Magic Show and kids' face painting • Catered lunch provided by Smoky Mountain Barbecue SkyLine membership corp. • Door prizes including the Grand Prize — A $1,000 gift certificate toward a member's energy cost I Good Prices + Better Service = Best Value Call Toll-Free 1-800-359-8404 • SkyLine favors for everyone �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Honoring Bill Ballou The county commission­ ers and the Ashe Missionary Baptist Association have recently, and separately, honored a truly remarkable man: Rev. Bill Ballou. Much has been said and written about "The Greatest Generation." If we might select one person in Ashe County to best represent that generation, it would be Bill Ballou. Rev. Ballou is actually a native of West Virginia, where his Ashe-native par­ ents had gone to look for work. He spent his child­ hood and formative years here, completing every grade from elementary to high school at the old Healing Springs School. He had graduated when he volunteered to join the U.S. Army in 1944. Shipped overseas to Europe, he and his company were involved in some of the most desper­ ate fighting of the Battle of the Bulge. Hitler com­ mitted everything he had against the Allies, hoping to crack their line and reach the English Channel. Men like Bill Ballou prevented that from happening. His company was cut off by the racing German advance, and held on until, with no food and almost no ammu­ nition, they surrendered on Jan. 8, 1945. Ballou survived several months in a German POW camp, regained his dam­ aged health and returned home to marry his childhood sweetheart, Opal Lyalls. Like many of his gen­ eration, he left Ashe County looking for work. He spent several years in WinstonSalem, but decided to go into business for himself. The result was a beauty salon he opened in 1958. But God had other plans for Bill Ballou. He answered the call to ministry in 1963, sold his business and returned to school, all the while supporting and work­ ing with his wife to raise their growing family. He was called to what is now Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church as pastor. The suc­ cessful ministry there— over 163 members were added—led to his call to become director of missions of the Baptist Association. He served in that post until 1991, when he returned to pastoral ministry. Through preaching, sing­ ing, counseling and some­ times just offering a kind and encouraging word, Bill Ballou has touched the lives of thousands of peo­ ple. Ashe County is a better place because Bill Ballou decided to remain here and serve others. His life is an example to all and an inspi­ ration to those who know and love him. We join with the county and association in honoring this remarkable man. —T~ Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Pe8gy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson limes Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Pace 4 TUESDAY, SF.IMKMHER -'7- 2005 On Foxx and Katrina To the Editor: I'd like to say I agree with David Crawford and his letter concerning Representative Virginia Foxx. While I agree with most of the editorials in this paper, and I agree that Representative Foxx should "vote her conscience," I don't believe that's what happened in the situation concerning Katrina victims. Foxx says that her "no" vote to the Katrina victims had to do with "accountability" for the money spent. That's strange, since she voted "yes" to the first Katrina aid bill of 10.5 billion, which contained no accountability clause at all. The second bill states, "The Secretary of Homeland Security shall pro­ vide, at a minimum, a week­ ly report to the Committees on Appropriations detailing This will be Iraq all over the allocation and obligation again, with the same mix of of these funds, beginning graft, and hubris. Cronyism not later than September like you wouldn't believe. 15, 2005." Sounds like more Where is the national accountability to me than debate about our priori­ the first bill where she ties which Katrina should voted, "yes." And if she's prompt? What does it take going to suddenly be con­ to wake us up? This country cerned with "accountability," is on the wrong track and where is the accountability the course needs correcting. in her "yes" vote for billions We are driving our country of dollars going into the Iraq ever deeper into debt, and War and the money going stretching every resource to huge corporations with we possess to the break­ no-bid contracts? Where is ing point. The Bible says, the accountability for her "Pride goeth before destruc­ "yes" vote for a $286 billion tion, and a haughty spirit Transportation Bill that con­ before a fall." America, my tained over 6,000 pork proj­ native country, a place I no ects, including a $100,000 longer recognize, is now an traffic light in Calif? Didn't irredeemably wretched land Rep. Foxx also vote "yes" for shot through with lunacy the 2.2 trillion in tax cuts and idiocy, a rogue nation for the rich? Wasn't she anx­ on the prowl controlled by ious to get rid of the "Estate murderous madmen enthu-' Tax" for the rich? siastically supported by I wonder what the victims tens of millions of spiritual­ of Katrina would say about ly-impaired, common sense­ Foxx and her "concerns" for less, mentally ill, blood-lust­ accountability in regard to ing yahoos. them, while exhibiting no Bush declared that our concern for accountability mission was to "to rid the regarding the rich? world of evil," which is more "I was hungry and you than God ever did. If we are gave me no food. I was to believe that Bush» and thirsty and you gave me the Christian Right have nothing to drink. I sat on been talking directly to God my roof surrounded by water these past six years, then for days while you concerned it follows that this is God's yourself with 'accountabil­ answer to their agenda. ity.' I was homeless, and you The actual threat to did not come to me." Americans lies with indi­ I guess Virginia Foxx can viduals or very small groups always fall back on "Same- of people who become con­ sex" marriage in her cam­ vinced that they are the per­ paign next year. I wonder if sonal agents of a Greater it will it be good enough to Power. Repressive govern­ get her elected again. ments operate mixing inef­ Susan Phillips ficiency with authoritarian Vilas tendencies. The polls tell us that the country is 37% rac­ ist or idiot. That's how many think the shrub is doing well in his job. Bush recently started lik­ ening his poorly conceived and misnamed "war on ter­ To the Editor: "I trust God speaks ror" to World War II. What through me. Without that, his handlers have forgotten I couldn't do my job." With is how long World War II God's guidance, he spent lasted for the US. In four almost a month at his years Germany and Japan Crawford ranch. When ques­ were defeated. In four years, tioned about the flooding of Bush hasn't managed even New Orleans, shrub offered to corner Bin Laden and a these divinely inspired few hundred scruffy terror­ words: "I don't think any­ ists; or to extract himself body anticipated the breach from the deserts of Iraq; of the levees." Perhaps he or to put the government's misunderstands God on finances in good order so that it can deal with crises occasion. Bush said about Katrina: like Katrina. A Justice Department e"It is now clear that a chal­ mail sent out this week to lenge on this scale requires greater federal authority U.S. attorneys asks: Has your and a broader role for the district defended any cases armed forces." The motiva­ on behalf of the Army Corps tion is not a natural disas­ of Engineers against claims ter but a political crisis, the brought by environmental president's political crisis. groups seeking to block or The White House is trying otherwise impede the Corps to undo self-inflicted politi­ work on the levees protect­ cal damage on the national ing New Orleans? Maybe it dime. He is now doing exact­ was the trial lawyers? How ly what he and his ideo­ about labor? Abortion clin­ logical allies have always ics? Gay marriage?! Brown mocked liberals for doing. people? It must be that the He is "throwing money at levees were defunded by the problem" of the hurri­ none other than Bush and cane's aftermath. The use the Republican Congress. Meanwhile Halliburton of this money for political purposes, for what amounts gets the reconstruction con­ to a political campaign, tells tract with the added benefit you everything you need to of rescinded wage and eco­ know about what's coming. logical regulations thanks Letters to the Editor Katrina and politics 0<T EVIL TWINS to the shrub while he speaks of equality and fairness. We're not talking about a witch hunt to ferret out which public officials should be removed but a chance to make sure that the same mistakes aren't made when the next terrorist attack hits. If we look at Katrina as an indication of our response to Hurricane Osama, an inde­ pendent commission should have been empanelled the second the bodies started piling up in New Orleans. And it's not like this kind of fast-track fact-gathering is without precedent. The first investigation into the fail­ ures that led to Pearl Harbor convened 11 days after that attack. And LBJ created the Warren Commission seven days after Kennedy was assassinated. Craig Dudley The debate continues To the Editor: Once again Craig Dudley has displayed an inordinate level of anxiety with what is going on in our wonderful capitalist nation. He blath­ ers on about the "radical right"and pigeon holes just about everyone that isn't an extreme left winger, into some (to his way of present­ ing them) undesirable cat­ egory. Are any of us out here capable of living up to his expectations ? Wealthy folks, Southern Whites, certain Jews and Catholics, evan­ gelical and fundamentalist Christians are all on his docket of the predetermined guilty! Being an agnostic, not wealthy, and not really enthused over either the Republican or Democrat agenda, I suppose the only thing I'm guilty of is being a "White Southerner"and even that is suspect since I've only lived in the South for the last 41 years. So maybe I can be condemned for just having a conserva­ tive bent. Again, quoting Craig Dudley, "The arguments of the radical right amount to excuses, like those of a small child caught stealingcookies. During the past five years, both media and political circles have given an enor­ mous amount of attention to social issues and culture wars: rise of the Christian right, anti abortion groups, our debates over moral decline and moral relativ­ ism, prayer in the schools, school vouchers, displaying the Ten Commandments, sex and violence in enter­ tainment, bias in the news media, gay marriage and all the rest of it". The "all the rest of it" eludes me. Growing up in the for­ ties and fifties denied me the privilege to be aware of babies being drug half out of the birth canal and having their brains vacuumed out, or seeing "dancers" panto­ miming the sex act in a public forum and calling it artistic expression, or see­ ing men wanting to marry men and women wanting to marry women. In every school there were pictures of George Washington,(racist slave owner) and Abe Lincoln,(Republican war mongeriand we pledged allegiance to the flag of the (imperialistic, polluting, bigoted) United States of America. We said the Lords Prayer, violating the first amendment and the sensi­ tivities of those poor unfor­ tunates who did not come from a Judeo Christian background. Of course those pesky Ten Commandments were everywhere! Then we had to contend with the coming ice age brought on prematurely by pollution blocking the suns warming rays and resulting in Florida being colder than Canada. It was an evil time. Things are so much nicer today. Quoting Mr. Dudley again, "I sometimes think it all amounts to a bunch of people saying the world would be a much better place if everybody thought the way they do". The "pot calling the kettle black"? Must be my imagi­ nation! His comments about the environment and some of the Presidents actions are interesting. So we're heating up the planet, more junk science, but some people will believe anything. Bush wouldn't speak at the NAACP. Why would he waste time speak­ ing to such a racist organi­ zation after leader Bond had trash mouthed him the way he did? My guess is that Mr. Dudley envisions himself as a sympathizer with or even a champion of under­ privileged people of color in this country since he sel­ dom misses an opportunity to point out how miserable "we" treat "them". Maybe if he would read some of the writings by Professor Thomas Sowell or Dr. Walter Williams he might appreci­ ate the uselessness of char­ latans like Jesse Jackson and A1 Sharpton, both dar­ lings of the left I might add, as well as the NAACP, when it comes to actually accom­ plishing anything fruitful in ending pervasive black poverty. Continuous whin­ ing and crying over things we don't like without offer­ ing any alternatives makes little sense yet some will persist because it's all they are capable of. Bill Reed III Crumpler Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available free of charge, for reader; to express their views. All i takes is a letter to the edi tor. The subject of the letter; should be a matter of com munity interest and shoulc be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed witf an address and phone num ber for verification purposes Only the writer's name anc community will be published Letters must not be libelou; and no poetry will be accept ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O Box 808, West Jefferson NC 28694 or email tc jthompson@jeffersonpost com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT 'Express Yourself,' a new business, opens in Jefferson Station by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor business wise if you're trying to start a business. We looked A trio of business part­ at all the available sites, and ners are encouraging Ashe the others were more expen­ County residents to "Express sive and not as nice as this Yourself through apparel one." and accessories. The three praised Jef­ Mother and daughter, Ter­ ferson Station owner Tom ry Vannoy and Angela Hen­ Banks' project to develop the dry, and their friend Tammy former Thomasville Furni­ Wilson have established a ture factory as a retail and new business in Jefferson residential establishment, .Station based on one Terry and hope other businesses and Angela had visited while will locate there as well. They living in Florida. Using An­ are pleased with the location gela s creative and computer and amenities, and believe it skills, they produce transfers is a benefit to the county and for shirts, tote bags, mouse the Town of West Jefferson. pads and other items. They Terry said her family offer both pre-made and per­ moved to Ashe County to be sonalized transfers for indi­ closer to her husband, Den­ viduals and organizations. nis Vannoy's family, and "A shop in Florida where they wanted good schools for we used to live did this, and Angela's two sons. The busi­ we always enjoyed it," said ness they and Tammy have Terry. "We went there for opened is both a fun project shirts for the kids. When we and a way to earn a living, decided to open a business, as well as a way for Angela we thought about this and to put her computer skills to went on eBay." creative use. "We were making a shirt Angela said she enjoyed for New River Zoo and doing designs on the com­ it turned out so good we puter, and making shirts for thought about doing it on family and friends. This just eBay but decided to get a naturally expanded into a shop instead," added Angela. business opportunity. "It was Tammy's idea." Express Yourself can of­ "Angela made my daugh­ fer customers some tradi­ ter some shirts with clog­ tional pre-made transfers ging logos on them, and they (some customers have said turned out so well I said we make sure you have plenty ought to do this as a busi­ of the "redneck" ones, Terry ness," said Tammy. said), and Angela can create When the trio began look­ original designs for individu­ ing for a site for their busi­ als and organizations such ness, they discovered the best as sports teams and church value at Jefferson Station. groups (with discounts for "The rent is so reasonable large groups) or for seasons at a dollar a square foot with and holidays. They can even heat and utilities included," take a photo and create a said Terry. "It makes sense transfer for a very person- Photo by Linda Burchette Terry Vannoy, her daughter Angela Hendry, and their friend Tammy Wilson have opened a new business, Express Yourself, in Jefferson Station. alized look. Sizes for shirts include infant and children, and adults small to 3X.The business also offers soaps, jew- elry, accessories, handmade Christmas ornaments and pocketbooks. Hours are Tuesday through Satur- day, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 246-2259 for additional information. HUD announces housing Todd festival coming Oct. 8 help for Katrina survivors by Beth Morrison Special to the Post WASHINGTON - The De­ partment of Homeland Security and the Department of Hous­ ing and Urban Development recently announced a series of measures to accelerate the de­ livery of federal assistance and provide transitional housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina. These programs are expected to help all displaced individuals and families obtain needed sta­ bility, while providing them with flexible housing options as the country works to rebuild com­ munities throughout the Gulf Coast region. "Our goal,"said Homeland Se­ curity Secretary Michael Chertoff "is to use existing resources in an innovative way to help all displaced individuals and families move from temporary shelters to more stable, safe and sufficient housing, Through this coordinated effort, the federal government is taking quick and immediate action to cut through red tape and deliver immediate assistance to evacuees." The Department of Home­ land Security (DHS) will expe­ dite housing assistance to all evacuees unable to meet im­ mediate housing needs with combined efforts from the Fed­ eral Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Develop­ ment (HUD). Evacuees from the hardest-hit portions of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana gen­ erally fall into four distinct types of households: previous hom­ eowners, renters, individuals who lived in public housing, and those who were homeless prior to the hurricane. Evacuees must register through FEMA by call­ ing 1-800-621-FEMA or apply­ ing online at www.fema.gov for federal disaster assistance. It is important that individuals and households promptly update their FEMA registration infor­ mation with any change of ad­ dress or new telephone numbers so they may receive assistance in a timely and direct manner. Through FEMA's Individual and Households Program (IHP), DHS will process expedited transitional housing assistance for qualified homeowners and renters displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Because not all evacu­ ees are eligible for assistance through the IHP program, displaced families, including formerly HUD assisted evacu­ ees and those unable to verify occupancy, will qualify for the Katrina Disaster Housing As­ sistance Program administered by HUD. Evacuees eligible for hous­ ing assistance through IHP will receive an initial three month rental assistance payment in the form of check or electronic fund transfer in the amount of $2,358. This initial payment is calculated based on the average fair market rent rate for a twobedroom unit nationwide. This payment is portable and may be applied to transitional housing costs for any location an evacuee determines. In addition to pay­ ment, eligible households will receive a letter describing specif­ ic program rules and guidelines on eligible uses of funds. IHP recipients have a legal obliga­ tion to meet document reporting requirements (such as submis­ sion of rental receipts) and each must comply with federal pro­ gram audit requirements. Dur­ ing the recertiflcation process, FEMA may adjust the relevant fair market rate for the location and family size of each eligible household. "Today we are offering resi­ dents more than just a roof over their head," said HUD Secre­ tary Alphonso Jackson. 'This is an opportunity for thousands of the victims of Hurricane Ka­ trina to get back on their feet as they pick up the pieces and start anew. This administration remains committed to filling the housing void in the Gulf Coast region and we will continue to work with our partners to help reunite families and provide hope and healing to those who need it most." Housing assistance provided through the HlTD's Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program will be administered through the established net­ work of local public housing authorities (PHAs) across the country. Through this program, relocation specialists will be on hand to assist individuals and families in locating a rental unit based on the needs of the family. Eligible individuals and house­ holds may contact local housing authorities nationwide to par­ ticipate in this program. Par­ ticipants will receive housing assistance that can be redeemed for both public and private hous­ ing units in any community at the discretion of the participant. Rents will be calculated at 100 percent of the fair market rate in the community the evacuee chooses to relocate. Fall arrives in the High Country with cool breezes, colorful leaves and lots of festivals. A favorite in Ashe County is the New River Festival in Todd with music, handmade crafts and plenty of food. The 12tli annual New River Festival will be held in Todd on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Todd's fall festival started as an idea born many years ago near the wood-burning stove at the old Todd Gen­ eral Store. Its growth was a slow process that required lots of pondering while the locals - the bullpen group and coffee club - warmed themselves around the stove during cold winter days. Finally, storeowner Joe Morgan asked Crow Par­ sons and Cathrine Altice to help make the long-dis­ cussed idea a reality. The logical location for the festi­ val was the Field across the road from the general store, even though it was deemed a mud hole and trash pit, and unsuitable for people or cars. Owners Annie Cook and H.R. McGuire willingly gave permission for its use, and Junior Holman volun­ teered to mow it all summer to get it ready. Overflow parking was worked out with James Thomas Stanberry, owner of a sizable Field behind the Todd Firehouse out on the highway. Notices went out to enter­ THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY William H. Curry. Resident Conductor Tickcis avmlablfc al lhe Ashe Arts Center or by phone 3JW).84f>ARTS Hhoto by Linda Burchette Ashe County High School Health Occupations students (in purple), with the assistance of their teacher, Phyllis Ashley, and the Red Cross bloodmobile (staff in white), conducted the first of their two yearly blood drives last week. A majority of the 117 donors (54 of them first timers) were high school students. The drive collected 115 units. The next blood drive is scheduled for March 2006. This invgram is funded, in part, by The Ncw| Ritcr Friends of the Symphony Committee with corporate support by Ashe County Motors, and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council tainers and craftspeople. The festival was a suc­ cess from its very First year, as the good music, beauti­ ful and interesting crafts, plentiful food, and autumn weather worked their un­ failing magic. In 1999 the Todd Ruvitan Club took over manage­ ment of the festival, and also found outside sponsors to help meet expenses. The New River Festival is the club's primary fundraising event of the year. This year once again, Crow Parsons has arranged an eclectic music schedule for the day. Emilie Enzmann of Todd Mercantile arranged for crafts and other vendors, and Barry Stevens of Todd Ruritan and the Todd Com­ munity Preservation Orga­ nization headed up the ef­ fort to line up sponsors and arrange for parking and shuttle service. The entertainment lineup for this year is as follows: • 9-11 a.m.: Buck Hag­ gard, the new-old countrywestern band from Boone • 11 h.m.-Noon: North Carolina Champion dog­ gers • 12-1 p.m.: Amantha Mill, a folk/bluegrass group with a difference • 1-2 p.m.: Rock Bottom, the pride of Ashe County bluegrass • 2-3 p.m.: The Right Track, a bluegrass/gospel family band from Morganton • 3-4 p.m.: The Corklick- ers, one of our local old-time string bands • 4-5 p.m.: A puppet show from the Elkland Art Center puppeteers. All except the puppets will perform on the depot stage (a.k.a. James Crow Parsons Pavilion) at one end of what once was a mud hole and trash pit but is now the Walter and Annie Cook Memorial Park. The puppet show will be presented on its own hand-crafted stage, a new addition to the park this year. Audience mem­ bers are encouraged to bring chairs and umbrellas. Ranged around the sides of the park will be up to 50 booths offering everything from apples to wood carv­ ings to jewelry - and fun­ nel cakes, hamburgers, and other festival foods. At the TCPO/Ruritan tent, raffle tickets, popcorn, and soft drinks will be on sale. Parking for the festival is still in the field behind the firehouse on Hwy. 194; the $3 fee covers both shuttle transport to the park and admission to the festival. The TCPO is grateful to the Ashe County High School Jr. ROTC for their help in parking cars. People are asked not to park along Railroad Grade Road or Big Hill Road, as both are too narrow to accommodate ex­ tra cars. For more information about the festival, call the Todd Mercantile at 8775401. Ashe County High School �Women's Tennis @ Forbush 4:30 p.m. This week Women's Golf @ Oakwoods CC 4 p.m. j|| Wednesday—September 28 Husky sports Tuesday—Septemlxr 27 Volleyball (JV/Var) @ Forbush 5 p.m. Soccer (JV/Var) @ Forbush 5:15/7 p.m. Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs. Starmounl 5 p.m. Thursday—September 29 JV Football @ North Surry 7 p.m. BOWLING Tuesday League Open Frame Gangll-1 VA-NC Concrete 11-1 State Drywall 8-4 New Riv. Archery7-5 Little's Fitness 7-5 Barr Insurance 6-5 Reed Electric 5-6 Lee's Trees 5-7 Mike's Muffler 4-7 T.W. Enterprises 4-8 Harris Guitar 2-5 H.C. Carpentry 0-12 High Game Scratch J. Cannon D. Leserra M. Leserra 250 250 246 High Game Handicap J. Cannon M. Leserra D. Leserra 280 263 262 High Series Scratch J.Ham D. Leserra J. Cannon 611 565 561 High Series Handicap K. Dancy J. Ham J. Cannon 681 674 651 Women's High Game D. Tedder (scratch)176 D. Tedder (hdcp)238 High Indvl. Average J. Ham T. Jarman J. Cannon 187 186 181 High Team Average State Drywall 836 Open Frame Gang832 New Riv. Archery820 Thursday League Chemi-Con 11-7 Tucker Masonry10-2 Bill's Garage 7-5 Bledsoe Concrete 7-5 Cardinal Lanps 6-6 Ashe Co. Motors 6-6 Radio Hill Sales 5-7 Church's Const. 5-7 A-Team 2-10 High Game Scratch E. Rash G. Baugess S. Katz 243 234 231 High Game Handicap E. Rash M. Taylor J. Rash 267 260 253 High Series Scratch G. Baugess S. Katz E. Rash 639 614 595 High Series Handicap E. Rash M.Taylor G. Baugess 697 671 657 Women's High Game H. Price (scratch)180 H. Price (hdcp) 233 High Indvl. Average S. Katz R. Weaver M. Leserra 198 196 195 High Team Average Tucker Masonry859 Chemi-Con 838 Cardinal Lanes 813 SOFTBALL Reg. Season Finals R. L. Electric 11-1 221 Grocery 7-5 Roten Insurance6-6 SSV 0-12 September 20th R.L. Electric 17 T. Trivette 3/4, 3r Roten Insurance6 S. Hilliard 2/3, lhr Roten Insurance22 W. Teaster 2/3, 3r 221 Grocery 12 M. Peters 3/4 221 Grocery J. Thompson 4/4 SSV 4 Z. Vogler 2/2, 2b Men's softball tournament concludes tonight with games beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Ashe County Park. Huskies win big at Reagan by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter It's not often that two foot­ ball teams can consider the same contest a victory, espe­ cially when there has to be a loser on the scoreboard. But in Friday night's game at Ronald Wilson (Reagan) High School in Pfafftown (pro­ nounced Poff-town)—just out­ side of Winston-Salem—both the Huskies and the Raiders experienced improvement and success in their football programs. Ashe County rebounded strongly on the road after a troublesome defeat to Watau­ ga last week, and Reagan put up two touchdowns in front of their home crowd and perhaps gained some much needed confidence by proving to themselves that they could compete with schools of their own size. Reagan High School just opened its doors as the new­ est school in Forsyth County in August, and their football program is now only a month into its inaugural season. Af­ ter taking a 54-13 whooping to neighboring Mt. Tabor in their first game, they've con­ tinued to struggle against other much larger Winstonarea schools. With no seniors and less than 150 juniors enrolled this year, they're barely in the 3-A classifica­ tion, and so far they've been up against four straight 4-A schools with veteran football teams. Added the fact that only nine players on their varsity team—made up most­ ly of sophomores—have had any prior football experience, and one can quickly see how Friday night's loss to visiting Ashe County was still a moral victory for the Raiders. ...Not to take anything away from the Huskies' 20point triumph, as they domi­ nated the running game both offensively (279 yards) and defensively (holding Reagan to 88 yards), and rallied in the second half to take permanent control of the ballgame. On the opening drive of the game, Ashe drove the ball downfield and was threaten­ ing to score when the Raiders intercepted a pass in the end zone. Later in the first quar­ ter the Huskies wouldn't be denied the first points when Jeff Pell blocked a punt and Nic Vannoy recovered the ball in the end zone for a touch­ down. Michael GraybeaTs kick was good for a 7-0 lead. Early in the second quar­ ter the Raiders had an oppor­ tunity to tie the score after a 17-yard fumble return for a TD, but the kick was wide left and the scoreboard read 7-6. Three minutes later Jus­ tin Hodges (9 carries for 78 yards) scampered 44 yards downfield on the first of two touchdown runs to make it 13-6 after a failed extra point kick. Ethan Goodman (20 car­ ries for 96 yards) followed a 24-yard blast at the end of the first half with an amazing 11yard jolt, spinning and juking his way past the Raider de­ fense and across the goal line for the third score of the game with no time left on the clock; the Huskies took a 19-6 lead into the break after a missed extra point kick. Seven minutes into the third quarter Reagan struck first with a 23-yard pass over the middle for their second TD of the night to come with­ in six after a successful extra point kick, 19-13. The Raider fans were on the edge of their seats, hardly believing what they were seeing. However, it .didn't take long for the Hus­ kies to regain full control of both sides of the field, and Jus­ tin Hodges made his second trip into the end zone with a 4-yard carry and Goodman's pass to Chris Bare was good on the two point conversion to give the mountain visitors a nice 14-point edge going into the fourth quarter. The last score of the con­ test came just four seconds into the final 12-minute pe­ riod off Goodman's second rushing TD, this time from three yards out, to make the final score 33-13. David Grubb had a good game, with 8 carries for 51 yards (one for 20 yards). Jo­ seph Moser averaged nearly 32 yards on punt returns to keep the Huskies in good field position. Defensively, Justin Hodges, Chris Bare and Jeff Pell had strong performanc­ es: Hodges—7.5 tackles, 9 assists, 3 for loss; Bare—7.5 tackles, 5 assists, 1 for loss; Pell—5 tackles, 6 assists, 1 for loss. Coach Dale Galloway com­ mented, "We made some big improvements and bounced back in a lot of ways from the Watauga game. They [Reaganl were big and ath­ letic like we expected, but we played very well as a team, especially in the second half; we kept a good rotation and had a good half of football. Photo oy snane Hopkins The Huskies' offense outran the Raiders' running backs by 191 yard (279 to 88). We really took control af­ ter the Raiders' third quar­ ter score. I'm pleased with how we responded after they gained some hope. Reagan has played a difficult sched­ ule and there are a lot of chal­ lenges in starting a new foot­ ball program." The Huskies are now 3-2 going into conference play this week, beginning with a home game on Friday night against North Surry. Galloway is quick to point out that their winless record is very mis­ leading, as they've played a brutal non-conference sched­ ule thus far, and they have a dangerous weapon in the backfield—four year starter Landon Marshall (QB/RB)— that the Husky defense will have to contain. "They are a whole lot better football team than their record and scores indicate." On Thursday the JV team defeated the visiting Rea­ gan Raiders 40-0 after tak­ ing a commanding 24 point lead early in the first quar­ ter. Galloway stated, "We're really coming together as a group, and I'm really pleased with how they responded af­ ter a very frustrating loss at Watauga last week...it was two good nights, for Husky football." Photo by Shane Hopkins With a close, one-score dif­ ferential (19-13) and just over a quarter left to play, Ashe County scored two more times and made good on the extra points to put the final nails in the Raiders' coffin on Friday night. Varsity cheerleader, Katie Blevins, showed lots of spirit during the game. Mountaineers open conference play with 45-13 rout over The Citadel By Appalachian Sports Information CHARLESTON, S.C. - Walter Payton Award candidate Richie Williams threw for a seasonhigh 259 yards and three touchdowns and the defensive end tandem of Marques Murrell and Jason Hunter combined for four sacks and three forced turnovers to lead No. 22 Appalachian State University to a 45-13 rout over The Cita­ del in the Southern Conference opener for both teams at steamy Johnson Hagood Stadium. After falling into a 7-0 hole early in the contest, Appalachian respond­ ed with 21 unanswered points to take a 14-point advantage into halftime. Despite the impressive showing by the Moun­ taineers in the first half, The Citadel wouldn't go away quietly, as it opened the second half by blocking a punt and scoring a touchdown to cut the Bulldog deficit to 21-13 after the PAT attempt failed. However, Appalachian responded quickly with a 72-yard drive that ended with a TD, which stretched the Mountaineer advan­ tage to 28-13 with 7:27 to go in the third. ASU made it 35-13 on the second play of the final period when true freshman run­ ning back Trey Hennessee scored his firstcareer touchdown from three yards out. Rauch added a 26-yard field goal less than three minutes later to give ASU a 38-13 lead. Murrell closed out the monster day by Appala­ chian's defensive ends when he picked up an­ other Lawson fumble and rumbled untouched 89 yards for theMountaineers' final touchdown. Williams led the Mountaineer offensive attack, completing 20-of-27 passes for 259 yards and adding a game-high 94 yards on the ground. He avoided throwing an interception for the Photo by Shane Hopkins fourth-straight game, stretching his streak Sophomore Dakota Price comes up with a big sack on Rea­ of consecutive attempts without an intercep­ tion to 144, dating back to the first quarter gan's quarterback in Thursday night's JV home victory. High School Football Ashe Co. Reagan 33 13 Bishop-Mc E. Wilkes 24 13 Wilkes Ctrl. 50 N. Wilkes 0 Bandvs 14 W. Caldwell 7 Surry Ctrl. N. Surry 46 12 Owen Avery 42 14 E. Surry Alleghany 30 0 Alexander McDowell 47 Elkin W. Wilkes 20 Henderson 48 Mtn. Heritage21 Huskies vs Raiders Stats by Ron Ray Ashe Reagan Team stats 15 1st downs 9 88 Rushing yards 279 Pass comp/att 0/4 2/9 38 Passing yards 0 Pass TDANT 0/1 1/1 Total plays 54 51 Fumbles/lost 3/2 1/1 Penalties/yards 9/85 2/10 0/0 Sacks/yards lost3/22 Time of poss. 23:09 24:51 2/12 3rd down eff 9/14 4th down eff. 0/3 1/2 4/12 Punts/avg.yards 2/45 of the 2004 season finale at Western Carolina. In all, the Apps nearly doubled the Bulldogs in total yardage, 423-219. Appalachian heads into next week's open date at 3-1 overall and atop the SoCon standings at 1-0. The Mountaineers return to aqtion on Oct. 8 when they shoot for their fourth-straight victory over conference-rival Furman. Kickoff between the SoCon powers is slated for 3:30 p.m. at Paladin Stadium in Greenville, S.C. Photo by Shane Hopkins Walter Payton Award candidate' Richie Wil­ liams racked up 353 yards of total offense in ASU's 45-13 thumping of The Citadel. NFL College #12 Miami Colorado 23 3 Miami Carolina #23 Virginia 38 Duke 7 W. Virginia E. Carolina 20 15 Atlanta Buffalo Maryland 22 Wake Forest 12 #22 AppState45 Citadel 13 Minnesota 33 New Orleans 16 Wash & Jeff 50 Emory&Hen 0 Tampa Bay Green Bay Len-Rhyne Newberry Pittsburgh 20 New England 23 N. Carolina N.C. State 31 24 #4Va.Tech 51 #15 Ga. Tech 7 Boston Col. Clemson • 16 13 OT 27 24 OT 27 24 17 16 �JEFFERSON POST TUESPAY/ SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS Big wins for soccer team by Shane Hopkins Last week the varsity soc­ cer team blew away the com­ petition with two big wins by a combined score of 14 goals to 3. Tuesday the Huskies were on the road for a conference game at North Wilkes, and they defeated the Vikings in a landslide, 8-1. Coach Rich­ ard Gill said it right, "We needed one to get us out of the funk we've been in late­ ly." Cody Oliver and Lorenzo Sanchez each kicked in two goals, and Saul Carias, Ser­ gio Parra, George Baker and Adam Widener each contrib­ uted one a piece. On Wednesday they hosted Oak Hill Academy and had an easy win over the War­ riors, 6-2. Juan Jose Resendiz and Cody Oliver scored twice, and Saul Carias net­ ted one. A rare highlight of this contest was when (usu- by Shane Hopkins Photo by Shane Hopkins Senior Michael Graybeal - who took a break from goal-keep­ ing against Oak Hill- scored a goal off this well-placed kick by fellow senior Patrick Smith. al) goalkeeper Michael Gray­ beal got to score a goal off a Patrick Smith corner kick. Ashe County begins a fivegame road streak on Wednes­ day, starting with a trip to Yadkin County (Forbush), and it will last for two weeks until the Huskies are back at home on Wednesday, October 12, to host the other Yadkin school, Starmount. Update on volleyball action by Shane Hopkins Last week the ACHS var­ sity volleyball team lost two tough games on the road, first at Watauga, then at North Wilkes. In Boone the Huskies played the Pioneers closely, but came up short by two straight scores of 22-25 and 22-25, then fell behind in the third game 10-25. Coach John Roberts said, "We played well with (4-A) Watauga through the first two games. We actually had opportunities to win, especially game one. Whit­ ney Day had a good passing match, while Kendra Blevins served well. Overall team serving was better, but we still missed more serves in games one and two than our point deficit." On Tuesday Ashe County took the first game off the Vi­ kings down at North Wilkes by doubling their score at 25-12. But in the next three games the home team would hold on to survive straight wins by no more than three points in each of them (2325, 22-25, 23-25). Coach Roberts stated, "This was probably our weakest match. We won the first game easily. The last three games were all very close but we just couldn't get a break. North Wilkes sent a lot of "junk" across the net on the first or second hit and we did not adjust very well." On Thursday they were back at home to face North Surry in another conference match-up, they and rallied back nicely to win the sec­ ond game 25-22 after los­ ing the first 11-25. But the Greyhounds bounced right back and put up a 25-12 win, followed by a 25-15 final. Tennis Photo by Karlton Yearick Varsity volleyball team prepares to face a tough Watauga opponent. Coach Roberts comment­ ed, "We played well in this match. We came out strong in game one and led early but North Surry hit well late to win." Game? two was tight but we didn't quit and served and passed well to steal that win. We continued to play up and down. We did some very, very good things against one of the top, if not the top team in the conference. We met our serving goal by missing only one serve in each of the games. Senior Jessica Year­ ick served well and played good defense. Kassee Rob­ erts did a nice job as setter and had a good night serving and on the net defensively. Kendra Blevins probably played her best match. Also, Whitney Day and Lindsey Hagel played very well, both offensively and defensively." The JV squad jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on the 'Hounds after a great 25-17 Youth League Action win in game one. But North Surry came back to snag the last two by close scores of 25-19 and 25-23 for a 2-1 victory. Coach Laura Foster stated, "We wanted to have a good performance against North Surry, and I thought we played very good. I am disappointed that we did not win the match, because I think we played good enough to win; a couple of breaks in our favor, and it would have been a different outcome. We communicated much better, and we passed and served the ball better than we did against North Wilkes. Larken Mikeal and Brittany Parsons are playing solid for us. Natasha Faw had her best game and she has improved in every aspect of the game. Both teams are on the road today at Forbush, but back at home Wednesday to host Starmount at 5 p.m. The ACHS ladies tennis team found themselves in fairly unfamiliar territory last week at Watauga—not be­ cause they were in Boone, but because they lost their match. The contest between the Hus­ kies and Pioneers that was halted due to rain way back on August 29th was finished up on Monday afternoon with Ashe County losing by a score of 7-2. Coach Vickie Herman commented, "It was a good match. I think we were very competitive with them. Had Alex ElleFs tiebreaker gone our way, we would have gone into the doubles (tied atl 33. Watauga is undefeated in their conference and our two wins are more than any 4-A school has gotten on them this year." In the singles matches, (#1) Lorna Vega was defeated by Brianna Fleming 3-6, 3-6; (#2) Ivey Tant won over Sarah Blackwelder 6-3,7-5; (#3) Amy Curcio beat Mary Clements 6-2, 6-4; (#4) Alex Eller lost a close tiebreaker to Hannah Cameron 6-4, 7-5, 13-11; (#5) Leah Fulbright was outscored by Meredith Massey 6-4, 7-5; (#6) Rachel Curcio fell to Ariel Nicastro 7-5, 6-2. In exhibi­ tion singles, Brittany Brown won her match in an 8-2 proset. In doubles, Vega/Tant were shutout by Blackwelder/ Anna Lee Evans 8-0, A.Curcio/ Eller were beaten by Fleming/ Clements 8-3, and Fulbright/ R.Curcio lost to Cameron/ Massey 8-4. In exhibition doubles, the team of Cindy Lawler and Anna Martin were defeated by Oliva Dowler and Tatum Rees. The second-ranked team in the Mountain Valley Confer­ ence responded with two big shutouts over conference op­ ponents, winning an outstand­ ing total of 216 individual games out of 241. On Tuesday the Huskies were at North Wilkes, where they defeated the Vikings 9-0. Singles' scores were: (#1) Lor­ na Vega over Beth Royal 6-1,61; (#21 Ivey Tant over Jennifer Call 6-0, 6-0; (#3) Amy Curcio over Kelsey Walker 6-1, 6-0; (#4) Alex Eller over Kimberiy Bryant 6-0, 6-0; (#5) Rachel Curcio over Kayla Sparklin 6-2,6-1; (#6) Roxanne Thomas over Laura Newman 6-0, 6-3, and Cyndi Lawler defeated Lauren Foster 6-1 in an ex­ hibition match. In doubles, Vega/Tant beat Royal/Call 8-1, A.Curcio/Eller shutout Walk­ er/Bryant 8-0, and R.Curcio/ Fulbright won over Sparklin/ Lauren Foster 8-1. Forty-eight hours later it was a different day (Thurs­ day) and a different MVC op­ ponent (North Surry), but the same outcome—a 9-0 shutout by Ashe County. In singles match-ups, (#1) Vega def. Hol­ ly Sawyers 6-1, 6-0; (#2) Tant def. Kari Flipper 6-0, 6-0; (#3) A.Curcio def. Briana Taylor Parks and Rec Volleyball Parks and Rec Flag Football Ashe County Parks and Recreation will be offering a Fall Co-Ed Volleyball league. Teams must have at least 6 players and participants must be at least 16 years old. The League fee will be $250 dollars. Registration has already begun and will end on October 3rd. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday.To get a registration form, please contact Aaron at Ashe County Parks and Ashe County Parks and Recreation will be having a fall Flag Football League. The games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights. You must be 16 years old to play and the games are 7 on 7. Sign-ups will be­ gan September 12 and the league fee will be $250 dol­ lars. Men and Women are welcome. If you have any questions please call Aaron at 982-6185. Rapraatinn Q89. Riporuiou? Community Confer Presents The Executive Ball October 22 6:30 PM Honoring the Board of Education Photo by Shane Hopkins Brittany Brown stretches to return a quick shot in her dou­ bles match last week against North Surry. *Hardee's of Jefferson ATHLETE W of the WEEK presents the W W ACHS junior Chelsea Sexton led the ladles golf team to their first victory of the season last week at Cross Creek In Mt. Airy, and she had the highest score (40) of the five teams that competed In the match. Congratulations to Chelsea Sexton, the Hardee's Athlete of the Week! With Dinner & Dancing Real Fun Night featuring: The Crossroads Society Band Crossroads Photo by Shane Hopkins The Steelers—with only twelve players dressed out for Saturday's game—fought valiantly against the Packers, but in the end the scoreboard didn't reflect their hard-played efforts.- Scores from Saturday, Sept. 24th Mountain View Packers 28 Blue Ridge Steelers 8 Westwood Raiders Gamewell Mountain View Broncos Blue Ridge Bears Westwood Titans Watauga Cougars Andrea Lynn Singing Sensation stop by naraees each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountan Vlage Shopping Center *246-5504 • Ask about deivery • 246-5504 Greg Carroll Emcee win forfeit Tickets: $25.00 Call 336-385-9812 Come early. Stay late! 28 0 11719 Hwy. 88 West Creston, NC 22 8 6-3, 6-0; (#4) Eller def. Jodie Akers 6-0, 6-1; (#5) Fulbright def. Megan Poore 6-0, 6-1; (#6) Cyndi Lawler def. Brandy Renand 6-4, 6-3. In exhibition singles, Roxanne Thomas def. Alicia Wallace 6-1 and Anna Martin def. Heather White 60. The doubles' scores were: Vega/Tant over Sawyers/Flip­ per 8-1, A.Curcio/Eller over Akers/Poore 8-1, and the duo of Ashley Blevins and Britta­ ny Brown with a shutout over Taylor/Renand, 8-0. Roxanne Thomas and Anna Martin defeated Alicia Wallace and Heather White in exhibition doubles. The team's only match this week is today at Forbush, at 4:30 p.m. RSVP: Make Reservations Now Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel y^she thletics and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 Free Letterman Pin to Weekly Winners �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Fall Men's Softball League 221 Grocery Shriner's Tournament at Mountain Aire by Shane Hopkins Shane Simmons and Scott Miller tied in the Championship Flight with a great score of 69. Ties were determined by a scorecard playoff begin­ ning on the first hole and Shane was determined to be the winner. Trophies and other prizes were awarded to the winners. The benefit tournament raised several thousand dollars to aid the crippled and burned chil­ dren that the club sponsors. Thanks are extended to all the sponsors, players and volunteers that helped with the tournament. Complete results are as follows: Championship Flight: 1st—Shane Simmons (69), 2nd—Scott Miller (69), 3rd— Jerry Vodenicker (72). First Flight: 1st—Larry Neaves (70), 2nd—Greg Ashley (73), 3rd—Ben Hurley (73). Second Flight: 1st—Randall Scott (73), 2nd—Pete Bare (75), 3rd—Jim Judson (75). Third Flight: 1st—Tim Sex­ ton (74), 2nd—Dale Brooks (75), 3rd—Mikey Blevins (77). Fourth Flight: 1st— Chris Barker (82), 2nd— Buck Wellborn (84), 3rd— George Burgess (84). Fifth Flight: 1st—Dayne Hodges (85), 2nd—David Hamlett (86), 3rd—Jim Hendricks (89). Ladies Championship Flight: 1st—Leigh Blevins (78), 2nd—Jan Gambill (80). Ladies First Flight: 1st—Mary Anne Moore (82) 2nd—Libby Cockerham (84). Ladies Second Flight: 1st—Laci Everhart (94)^ 2nd—Alice Vannoy (98)' Close pins: Ken Blevins (hole in one, #1), Chelsea Sexton (#17), Kermit Dancy (#14), Nathan Roland (#16). Long Drive: Anthony Ham­ ilton (men), Leigh Blevins (women). Shriner's PT Cruiser Giveaway pnoto oy snane Hopkins Matt Peters, Marty Peters, Ben Cheek, Nathan Barker, Jason Weaver, Josh Baker, Jeremy Baker, (not pictured) Jimmy Thompson, Bushe R. L. Electric Photo by Sonny Cope Mike Neaves, president of the Ashe County Shrine Club, stands beside the PT Cruiser which was raffled off. The winner was Jennifer Green of West Jefferson. Photo by Shane Hopkins Toby Trivette, Robert Dishman, Greg Poe, Ricky Cox, James Lefevers, Kenneth Lyall, Terry Severt, Nate, Brady Roten Insurance Former WJ Reds pitcher now UNC Tarheels coach *Sports Reporter's note: Be­ fore moving to Wilkes County, Jason Howell was an all-star pitcher for the West Jefferson Reds little league team. In­ terestingly, he was teammates with another former pitching standout, Andy Cheek. Not only did they play together with the Reds and at Appa­ lachian State University, but they each also played with the Boston Red Sox organiza­ tion. Like Howell, Cheek has also recently gone into coach­ ing, now at Ashe County High School. Photo by Shane Hopkins Joe Kemp, Dillon Poe, Brandon Day, Greg Richardson, Jeff Friesland, Shane Hiiliard, Randy Blevins, Jeff Brooks, Bat Hiiliard, James Cline, Allen Graham, Jock Gilley Southeastern Specialty Vehicles Photo by Shane Hopkins Brad Woods, Randy Elliott, Dwayne Reavis, Matt Royal, Kenneth Woods, Eugene Woods, J. D. Ollis, Bryan Brannon, Earnie Eldreth, Greg Rodriguez, Jimmy Caudill, Jamie Watson Aug. 24, 2005 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Af­ ter spending four seasons in the Boston Red Sox organi­ zation, former Tar Heel letterwinner Jason Howell has joined the University of North Carolina staff as an assistant coach, head coach Mike Fox announced Wednesday. A two-way standout at Car­ olina, Howell will work with both the Tar Heels' pitchers and hitters and will serve as the team's first base coach. He also will be involved in on-campus recruiting and ad­ ministrative duties and will direct the program's summer camps. "I am thrilled with the op­ portunity to be back here at the University of North Caro­ lina," said Howell, who earned all-conference honors as a Tar Heel in 2001. "I enjoyed my career in professional base­ ball but am eager to continue learning from one of the best coaching staffs in the nation. This should be an exciting season for the Heels, and I am excited to be a part of it. There is no place I would rather be." "I am very excited to have Jason back at Carolina as an assistant coach," said Fox. "He is a tremendous young man, and after a four year professional career, he is anx­ ious to begin coaching. He is a great addition to our staff and will bring knowledge of both pitching and hitting, as he was a two-way player for us at Carolina. "In just a short time Ja­ son has already made a big impact in our program. Our players are going to benefit from Jason's experience and Jason Howell knowledge of the game." After retiring from pro­ fessional baseball last April, Howell broke into coaching this summer as an assistant with the Southern Ohio Cop­ perheads of the Great Lakes League, a collegiate wooden bat summer league. With the Copperheads, he served as the team's pitching coach and assisted the head coach and general manager in dayto-day activities. Howell has also worked several camps at Carolina, Appalachian State and Ohio University. After being signed out of Car­ olina by the Red Sox, Howell pitched four years in the or­ ganization and compiled a 28-14 career record with 23 saves and a 3.86 earned runs average. In 2002, he went 7-3 with a 2.05 ERA for Augusta and led all Red Sox minor leaguers with 17 saves. His 48 appearances for Sarasota in 2003 were also tops in the organization. A transfer from Appala* chian State, Howell P^e. one season for the Tar "ee and earned second-tea All-Atlantic Coast Conte" ence honors in 2001. On mound, he was 6-2 with a • ERA and led the team witn four saves. Howell also play first base, right field and ignated hitter and was secon on the team with a .350 ave age. He drove in 29 runs a tallied one homer, two trip and 13 doubles. Howell ear,u the S.H. Basnight Award * the Tar Heels' most valuaoi "Tg^aduate of West Wilkes High School and a nati*£ Millers Creek, N.C., Howell played at ASU from j 2000 and earned Acac e All-Southern Conference hon ors in 1999. He gradua• from UNC with a Baclu'lo Science degree in communi < A n/Tiiat 20^*' • lAr» I if I 1/1I AH �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 9 COMMUNITY EVENTS Friends of Ashe County FFA meeting tonight for more information. Tuesday, September 27 12 noon: Bi-monthly heal­ ing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road on West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is required. 6:30 p.m.: Friends of Ashe County High School FFA will have an organizational meet­ ing for the 2005-2006 school year at the C.E. Gardner Agriculture Building on the high school campus. This FFA Alumni Affiliate is open to any community member interested in supporting our local FFA/. Agriculture Education student. Please attend or call for more information: Ellen Church, president, at 877-3286 or FFA advisor, Jane Gardner at 8776499. 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes begin at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 846-0744. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The speaker will be Jeffery Scott, chairman of National Committee for New River. Wednesday, September 28 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet to look at the Blue Ridge Parkway as shared by Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, a NC historian who presents political, social and cultural issues and decisions and controversies central to the famed roadway. message. 9:30 a.m.: 49th Annual Meeting of Skyline Membership Corporation 3 p.m.: Oktoberfest Concert will be held at Ashe County High School. Business meet­ ing begins at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Several door prizes will be awarded. Following the meeting, a barbeque lunch will be served by Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The Ashe County Bluegrass Band will perform during registration and lunch. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art in the Park will be held at American Legion Grounds in Blowing Rock. 11:30 a.m.: White Oak Community Center on Little Horse Creek Road in Lansing, will begin serving lunch as they have a day of good food and fun for the family. Come early to see apple cider being made while enjoying Ross Mast's famous pork barbeque along with barbeque chicken dinners and hot dogs for the kids. There will also be baked goods for sale and crafts and quilts made by members of the community center. For more information, call 384-2680. 12 noon: Family and Friends of Doyle and Mary Jordan will have a benefit dinner for them at the Fleetwood Fire Department, serving lunch until the food is gone. Doyle and Mary are members of the Big Flatts Church and Doyle was injured in a lawn mower accident in July. The menu will consist of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and des­ sert. Donations will be greatly appreciated and will go to help with medical expenses. Sunday, October 2 your Pink Ribbons to remind everyone of the importance of early screening/detection of breast cancer. Call the Ashe Health Department for more information about obtaining your pink ribbons. 246-9449. 7:30 p.m.: Chapter Six, an award winning men's a capella group will perform at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. 9 a.m.: Homecoming at Warrensville Baptist Church Saturday, October 1 begins with Sunday .School followed by worship 'service at 10 a.m.: Former pastor, Rev. Lynn Gardner, will be the guest speaker. Special music is planned and a covered dish meal will follow in the fellow­ ship hall. All members, former members, and their families are invited. 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon: A Community Yard Sale will be held at Family Central. If you would like to participate, there are still spaces available for rent. For more information please call 982-4588. Standing drop-in workday at the Center® Fleetwood. 4 p.m.: The Nella/Graham Community Group invites yo to a covered dish sup­ per at the community center on Big Horse Creek Road. Please bring a food item of your choice. Drinks, plates and plasticware will be provided. 7 p.m.: Temple Baptist Church will have a special singing. Buford and Linda Wilson and The Gospel Mountain Boys will be there to sing. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie, and members of the church invite everyone to attend. Monday, October 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "It Still Hurts: Abuse in the Golden Years" will be presented at Boone United Methodist Church. Topics covered will be grief, law enforcement, cultural dif­ ferences, exploitation and guardianship. Registration begins at 8:30. For more info or to register, call Debbie at 336-982-8851. Tuesday, October 4 11:30 a.m.: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at the Savory Chef Restaurant, 1992 NC Hwy. 16N in Crumpler. Members, please come and bring a guest. 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childcare and Newborn Care Classes The week of October 2 - 8 is Pink Ribbon Week. Display Thursday, September 29 in Blowing Rock Memorial Park with Die Rheinlanders. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for this fun-filled performance. For more information contact Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will meet at Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All commmittee members and friends are invited. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center® Fleetwood Library. Wednesday, October 5 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Fall Festival of the Frescoes will take place on the grounds of the Mission House across the street from Holy Trinity Church in Glendale Springs. Find great bargains at the traditional country fair and enjoy delicious barbeque chicken dinner, hot dogs or chili at the Fresco Cafe or enjoy a picnic on the grounds while you listen to great musi­ cal entertainment offered on the side porch. Call 982-3076 8 a.m. - until: Preventive Medical Screening will be held at Ashe Masonic Lodge in West Jefferson. This event is sponsored by Masonic Lodge #594 and is open to the public. To schedule your appointment, call 1-877-763-3344. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is avail­ able: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more infor­ mation and an application. will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville, NC. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. Drinks, paper products and plasticware will be pro­ vided. For more information, contact Pama Ham Taylor at 336-384-4212, Louise Stuart Denny at 336-384-2940 or Shirley Ham Farmer at 336384-2907. Please join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Monday, October 10 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The pro­ gram will include a discus­ sion of the Master Gardener program by Fowler Bush, who has completed that program. The club meets the sec­ ond Monday of each month. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 8773299. 6 p.m.: Bald Mountain Women's Ministry will have Riverview Community Center will hold their annual meeting. Election of four direc­ tors for the next two year term will take place. All registered members are urged to attend. Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church on Little Horse Creek, will have revival services beginning September 25 at 7 p.m. Dennis Poe will be the preacher. Tom Stuart, pastor, invites everyone. There will be singing nightly. Wednesday, October 12 8:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet for a breakfast meeting at Winners Circle restaurant. Susan Mooneyhan, director of Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. Come prepared for the October proj­ ect: Donations to Hospice. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will have revival services September 28 October 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dusty Reedy will speak. Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson will have revival services October 2 at 6 p.m. and October 3 - 5 at 7 p.m. There will be special singing nightly. Pastor Rev. Leon Miller invites everyone. Phoenix Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 5 at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning the 2nd and 7 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday nights. Guest evangelist will be Dr. Stanley Wilkens with special music nightly. Pastor Rev. Ray Minton invites everyone to attend. Thursday, October 13 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Cholestrol. Blood Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are neces­ sary - Call 846-0744. Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. • 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be having revival services October 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Julian Owen speaking. Special singing nightly. Rev. Randal Greene and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Come worship the Lord with us. holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. Wednesday, October 19 Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have revival 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Friday, October 21 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. dinner and speaker in the Fall Revivals Fellowship Room pf Bald Rock Creek Baptist Church Mountain Church with Susan Dyson, director of "Women will be starting revival services Mentoring Women", speaking Sunday, September 25 at 6 Scottville Baptist Church at 6:45. Special singing will p.m. Week night services will will have revival services be provided by Sandy Houch. start at 7 p.m. Special singing October 2 - 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. nightly and Brother Anthony Visiting evangelist will be Child care is available through 3rd grade. Call the church Roark will be preaching. Brother Leonard Fletcher from Mountain City, Tenn. Special office for reservations or infor­ Everyone is welcome. Mt. Olive Baptist Church singing nightly. Reeves Jones, mation at 877-1550. will have revival services September 25-30 at 7 p.m. pastor, invites you to attend.- Thursday, October 6 continued on page 10 iMMm 8 a.m.: Interagency Meeting • at Sweet Aromas. 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held at Homecoming services with lunch following. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite you to attend. Ashe Civic Center with all pro­ ceeds going to Ashe County Humane Society. 11 a.m.: Peak Creek Presbyterian Church will celebrate 84 years with a Homecoming Service. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and a church dinner follows at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 2 p.m.: Annual Sprague and United Chemi-Con Retiree and Spouse Reunion will be held at Riverview Community Center on Hwy 88 West. Bryce Cook will cater the meal. Call 384-3535 or 385-7733 for res­ ervations by September 24. If no answer please leave a 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of Ashe Baptist Association will meet at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. All commit­ tee members and pastors are urged to attend along with any interested persons. Friday, October 7 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, October 8 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! 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"We have a very comprehensive team-based inpatient ill ACRES and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehab nursing PHOENIX MOUNTAIN A Spectacular High-Altitude Property JEFFERSON, NORTH CAROLINA 2 Hours Northwest of Charlotte Within an 8-Hour Drive of 23% of the US Population RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES No zoning restrictions City water/sewer available Tremendous demographics Tested single-family home market Potential for single-family, resort, multi-family, or retirement community development Spectacular rolling wooded terrain Near schools, shopping and universities ' Largest tract of land available ' 1 Airport within 3 miles with jet fuel 800-315-2199 SIELDON GOOD &CCBVPANY INTERNATIONAL. UXl CMOS Mk+Ioo Iinxt « Ca with a different guest speaker each night: Sunday - Charlie McCoy, Monday - Chris Cox, Tuesday - David Lyalls, Wednesday - Kenneth Clark, Thursday - Tommy Dollar, Friday - Lloyd Day. Tuesday, October 11 3 p.m. - until: Ham Reunion will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 10:30 a.m.: Greenes Chapel Baptist Church will have 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. Rrar* Unt Awtmnm Unnr M'.U 'iH. VK» »>»•».she l(lnnK'«Hl< mil All the therapists are board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients. \Mr focus on recovery from life-altering ihcidents and teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of daily functions. It takes time and patience." "1 think wc have the best staff in the area. They're caring, loving and dedicated to their patients And we have all the technology we could possibly need - ultrasound, lab, paraffin baths, access to aquatherapy and imaging with MR] and CT scans, for example " It's your choice! Tell your doctor or case manager iti your choice to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hosjrital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. For more tnformahon about our inpatieni and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (336) 527-7070. Lcam why Hugh Chatham B our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including • Cancer • Imaging • Primary Care • Surgery Emergency OfVGYN Rctiremeni Living Q Hugh I Chatham I Memorial Hospital Our Region's CHOICE jar TECHNOLOGY & CARE (336) 527-7070 • 700 Johnson Ridge Road • Ellon, NC 28621 • www hughchatliam.org O �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS More events continued from page 9 attend. Buffalo Baptist Church will Round Knob Baptist Church have revival services October 2 - 5 with Rev. Rick Cornejo as guest speaker and special music nightly. Prayer room will open at 6:45. Everyone welcome. Oak Hill Baptist Church will have a weekend revival October 7 - 9 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Joey McClure speaking and special music nightly. Pastor, Rev. Lonnie Carpenter, and the congregation invite you to will have revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Blackburn speaking and special music nightly. Rev. Keith Elledge and the congregation invite you to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church will hold revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Johnny Huffman speaking and special singing nightly. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center isopen Thursday for Middle School night from 4-10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-2468111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's 2OA5/6 Football (Contest Tlic Pizzo Delivery Expert s Please see our Friday, September 30,h edition for the winner information for last week s Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 8._ 9._ 11. 12.. 13. 14. NAME ADDRESS II 11 CITY STATE ZIP II PHONE Grand Prize: Superbowl Party Pack 0 Arbys' IS)®®] J o *" C9 > £ c X fU x n J3 spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 17.. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be 18.. scored by both teams in that game. 3. A s25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be 19.. awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the 20.. prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in 21. that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the TIE BREAKER following Thursday. The bonus prize will not be awarded if there UTAH are not 20 games played. @ 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at RO. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second I UNC Ave., West Jefferson. All mail entries must be postmarked by The total number of points I the post office no later than the Friday preceding the start of the in this game will be... contest period and be received no later than Monday's mail. All I entries hand delivered must be at the office of Jefferson Post no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday starting the contest week. •• 6. Limit of one entry per person, per envelope, per contest date. Winner Will All entries must be on_eDiry_forms clipped from Jefferson Post. NQjphotographiQglly reproduced^ hand drawn entries will be a accepted. 7. All entries become the property of Jefferson Post. The decision of the judges is final. 8. Winners will be announced as soon after the date of the contest period as judging allows. 9. Employees of Jefferson Post and their families are ineligible. I I I I I I I I I (MY 4PM til Close REGULAR ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES ARE oo V EHICLES T HAT W ILL K EEP Y OU O FF T HE S IDELINES! PARKER TIE COMPANY . * £ s = = »si lis sit CB .5 c £51 & *t $ •fi 19 South 3rd Street • West Jefferson, NC c 336-246-3070 • West Jefferson Location Only 1512 Crescent Lane (Just off Hwy 194 N.) West Jefferson, NC t 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ Wee% Winner Will Grand Prize Receive Superbowl Receive a FREE 14" Party Pack from Domino's Unlimited Topping, Pizza Prawn from Pool of Pizza from Domino's! Weekly Winners!! Monday & Tuesday ONLY I 16. 10. I I 200S-'0 6 football Contest Rules 15. 336-246-2611 a 0 A. 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Ihe more entries you have! onl> $3.99" a month N WIM Joffmon 1447 Mt irniprv.m H I3fc-:i94)00l Carolina West > ^>-Wireless www.carolinawesI.tom • BOO-235-5007 �TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 11 COMMUNITY NEWS Holocaust: Why we must never forget Op-ed by Jim Thompson Editor Third Army, and eventually by all Allies on the Western I will never forget her, Front. even though I do not know As a teenager, I belonged her name and only saw her to a society in New York City. once, briefly. One evening, an elderly gen­ It was 1965,1 was 10 years tleman sat down beside me. I old, and my family was at the was soon amazed to learn this New York World's Fair. We was Dr. Roman Vishniac. were at the Israel building, at In the 1930s, Dr. Vishniac, a counter where items made who had emigrated to the in that still-new country United States after receiving were sold. My mother wanted medical training in the Soviet to see a ring in a display case, Union, tried to raise funds to and as the lady behind the bribe officials in Germany to counter reached for it, her allow Jews to emigrate. When sleeve rolled back. There, on his offer was turned down, her forearm, was a series of he set out on an epic odystattoos, mostly numbers. sey across eastern Europe. Even then, I knew what With a camera hidden in a those were: the markings put suitcase, he captured candid on her as an inmate in a Nazi and posed shots within the concentration camp. I had doomed ghettoes of Poland seen pictures of them, but I and elsewhere. Disguised in had never seen a living per­ a German uniform, he saw son with them. Kristallnacht in Berlin, the That was my first real-life night the Nazis burned syn­ encounter with the Holo­ agogues and Jewish-owned caust, the murder of six mil­ businesses. He escaped from lion people in Europe, mostly death camps and death sen­ Jews, though Gypsies, gay tences and made it back to people and others who did the United States. There, he not fit in Hitler's new world pioneered recording living, order were also murdered— moving organisms on film as were millions of captured through the microscope. Dr. Soviet prisoners and ordi­ Vishniac would walk across nary citizens. the marshes near his Con­ My father's friend and co­ necticut home, collect a drop worker, Gerald Loewy, had of water, record the little lives been lucky. He and his sister within it, then walk back to were imprisoned in a Nazi place it back in its home. show camp, a place set up In later years, I had the Uo impress the visiting Red opportunity to interview one Cross inspectors. of the great witnesses of the His other friend and co­ Holocaust, Elie Wiesel. We worker, Jack Johnson, had spoke by phone, but when served in the forefront of we met in person at Appala­ Fatton's Third Army as it chian State University I was, slammed across eastern for once in my life, totally at France towards Germany. a loss for words. There is a He and his unit liberated a presence about the man, a ho­ concentration camp and saw liness and a sadness at once, firsthand the horrors we now along with a genius, that was can only learn from the dwin­ overwhelming. dling number of survivors Last week, we lost another and those who rescued them. great witness to the Holo­ -At Patton's order, his unit caust: Simon Wiesenthal. rounded up Germans from Wiesenthal was a 33-yearneaVf»y villages "for' enforced dl<f architect in Lvov, Soviet tours of the camp—so they Union, when the German could see what their beloved armies came roaring through LJitler had been doing. That in late 1941. Behind them was done through the whole came the SS, looking for Jews and other "undesirables." Over the next four years, Wi­ esenthal survived 12 concen­ tration camps and, as he lat­ er learned, lost 89 members of his family. He emerged from the last camp wanting justice. Over the next 60 years, his work would bring over 1,100 Nazi war criminals to justice. The highest ranking crim­ inal was named Adolf Eichmann. An ambitious SS of­ ficer, Eichmann supervised the transportation of Jews across Europe to the death camps. With Wiesenthal's help, he was tracked to Ar­ gentina, where he was living under an assumed name. As that country then allowed Nazi war criminals to escape extradition, Eichmann was kidnapped by Israeli intelli­ gence, tried and executed. In later years, Wiesen­ thal became a powerful voice against racism and the op­ pression of all peoples. He will be sorely missed. On this page, there is an article detailing a series of lectures to be given by Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz, who survived three camps, includ­ ing Auschwitz. The survivors of the Holocaust are aging, and opportunities to hear their stories are fewer and fewer in number. It is impor­ tant their stories survive. Why? For a number of rea­ sons. But the most important reason is that Germany be­ fore Hitler was the most ad­ vanced technological nation on earth. It led the planet in education and culture. It was a Christian nation. And then it murdered six million peo­ ple, with most of the popula­ tion either cheering the disap­ pearance of the Jews or doing nothing. If this could happen in Germany, it could happen here—or in any other nation. That frightening possibility means we must never forget what happened to these inno­ cent people, and honor their memory by making sure it never happens again. Survivor to speak at ASU BOONE - Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz, a Holocaust survivor and author, will pres­ ent a series of lectures and a film presentation on the cam­ pus of Appalachian State Uni­ versity Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The presentations are spon­ sored by Appalachian's Of­ fice of Judaic, Holocaust, and Feace Studies and are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.holocaust.appstate.edu or contact Holocaust@appstate.edu or (828) 262-2311. Cernyak-Spatz will present the film "Deceit and Indiffer­ ence" Thursday, Sept.29, at 7 p.m. in the Greenbriar Theater in Plemmons Student Union. On Friday, Sept. 30, she will speak on "Survival in Aus­ chwitz: Borowski and Primo Levi" at 2 p.m. and present "A Survivor's Story," at 7 p.m. in Boom 114 Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Com­ mons. Cernyak-Spatz's final pre­ sentations, "Big Business and the Holocaust" and "Literature end Film of the Holocaust," will He Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. end 1 p.m., also in Room 114 Carol Grotnes Belk Library end Information Commons. Cernyak-Spatz was born in Vienna," Austria, and lived in Berlin and Prague before the THE OBSERVATION DECK And I rose In rainy autumn And walked abroad Holocaust. As a Jew, she en­ dured Nazi persecution before being deported to Theresienstadt in 1942, and from there to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1943. In January 1945, she was transferred to the women's concentration camp at Ravensbruck. After surviving the Holocaust, Cernyak-Spatz im­ migrated to the United States, earned a Ph.D. in German lit­ erature, and began teaching in the Department of Languages and Culture at UNC Char­ lotte. She continues to teach cours­ es on Holocaust literature. Photo courtesy of Alex Rollins Twelve students from Alex Rollins' 3rd and 4th period zoology classes participated in the 2005 New River Big Sweep. The students cleaned up a stretch of river between north of Fulton Reeves bridge down to New River State Park. They collected over 10 tires, approximately 100 beer cans/bottles, 20+ golf balls, tin roofing off houses and barns, a steering wheel, a can of spam and various other things. Mr. Rollins would like to say a special thanks to all those who participated in this year's event for reaching out in the community and helping clean up one of our waterways. A cookout hosted by Mr. Rollins was held at the state park after the event for all those who participated. WCC students earn horticulture scholarships WILKESBORO, NC: The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen (NCAN) awarded scholarships to Wilkes Com­ munity College horticulture students Emily Hayes and Tina Landreth. Of five college students so honored this year, they were the only two from two-year institutions. Accord­ ing to lead instructor Ron­ ald Dollyhite, this is the fifth consecutive year that Wilkes Community College has pro­ duced at least one NCAN scholarship recipient. "The purpose of the NCAN Scholarship is to identify and reward horticulture students who exemplify scholastic ap­ titude, positive attitude, and industry potential. Work ex­ perience within the industry, leadership ability, and finan­ cial need will also be consid­ ered," according to the NCAN web site. Both recipients from Wilkes Community College exceed in all these areas. tJayes, a native of the Crumpler area of Ashe County, was a President's List student at WCC during the 2004-2005 academic year, marking a per­ fect 4.0 average. President of the Horticulture Club and a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor soci­ ety of two-year colleges, she has also worked at Big Gate Landscaping in Ashe gaining co-op experience since May. "I wanted to go with landscape Photo courtesy of WCC NCAN scholarship winners from Wilkes Community College were Emily Hayes (left) and Tina Landreth. design, so 1 came to WCC," Hayes says. "One day I was watching HGTV and got in­ terested. I had wanted to be a residential architect, but I realized landscape design would be better suited for liv­ ing in this area. I didn't want to move to Charlotte in order to get work." Landreth, a Dean's list student at WCC, is a native of Pender County in eastern North Carolina. She followed her parents to Ashe County and subsequently enrolled at Wilkes Community College. She began working in land­ scaping in 1996. "I came back to school to see what else the field had to offer besides in­ stallation, especially nursery work and design," Landreth notes. "I had been paid as a laborer even though I was do­ ing design work. When I com­ plete my degree here, people will have to pay me what I ain worth. I have more direction now that I am in school. The scholarship means I can get by financially. It helps me con­ tinue to go to school full time and stay focused." The North Carolina Asso­ ciation of Nurserymen, Inc. is a membership organiza­ tion of firms interested in the welfare of the general Nurs­ ery industry with emphasis on the nursery industry in North Carolina. NCAN was originated in the 1930s and has 1,000 members. Members include wholesale growers, retailers, suppliers, landscap­ es, horticulture students and educators. NCAN offers edu­ cational scholarships and re­ search monies to support the horticulture industry of North Carolina. 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This sale is made subject to all pri­ or liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encum­ brances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the under­ signed, the current owner(s) of the proper­ ty is/are James Good­ man Jr. and wife, Kimberly Goodman. NOTICE OF ROGER G. JONES and BARBARA WHITENER CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CLYDE JONES The undersigned, having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate Of RICHARD CLYDE JONES, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against said es­ tate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of September, 2005 Barbara Whitener 6188 Memory lane Hickory, NC 28602-7127 Roger G. Jones 1002 W. Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication dates: 9-20-05, 9-27-05, 10-4-05, 10-11-05 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-E-220 ADMINISTRATOR'S EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mildred Angelyn Glisson, deceased of Ashe County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Mil­ dred Angelyn Glisson TO PRESENT them to the undersigned on 29Q5_or this notice will be placed in bar of their September 30, 2005 at 2:45PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property sit­ uated in Ashe County, North Carolina, to wit: Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott. PLLC By: James P. Bonner, NCSB No. 15788 5919 Oleander Drive Suite 115 Arboretum Center Bldg recovery All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make Save and except any immediate payment. releases or deeds of release of record. This the 2nd day of Said property is com­ September, 2005. monly known as 3235 Rex La Felle Ruff, Jr. Water Tank Road, Executor West Jefferson, NC 28694. Robert B. Angle, Jr. PA Attorney at Law Third party purchasers 910 W. King Street must pay the excise Boone, NC 28607 tax, and the court costs (828) 265-0016 Forty-Five Cents of (45c) per One Hundred 05 SP 69 Dollars ($100.00) pur­ suant to NCGS 7A308(a)(1). A cash de­ NOTICEOF FORECLOSURE posit (no personal checks) of five percent SALE (5%) of the purchase NORTH CAROLINA, price, or Seven Hun­ ASHE COUNTY dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Under and by virtue of greater, will be required a Power of Sale con­ at the time of the sale. tained in that certain Following the expira­ Deed of Trust executed tion of the statutory up­ by JAMES GOODMAN set bid period, all the JR AND KIMBERLY remaining amounts are GOODMAN. HIS WIFE immediately due and to AMY MANDART, owing. Trustee(s), which was dated August 26, 2003 Said property to be of­ and recorded on Sep­ fered pursuant to this tember 2, 2003 in Book Notice of Sale is being 00300 at Page 1621, offered for sale, trans­ Ashe County Registry, fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." North Carolina. There are no represen­ Default having been tations of warranty re­ made in the payment of lating to the title or any HJMMA Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 3924988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 This the 21st day of September, 2005. Patsy B. Stewart Polly B. Patrick eyestrain. hill October 15 National Guard Armory _if in Jefferson near Ashe Park 8:00am until 3:00pm Sat.-October 1 and October 8 Ml. Jefferson Af Bank's Parking Lot across from Wendy's 9am - 4pm Thursday (Oct. 13) & Friday (Oct.14) Small items can be dropped off at HAPPY TAILS PET SUPPLIES (336-846-1727) on the Back Street during business hours. Large Items, please call 336-246-5507 If you have any questions or would like to donate, or volunteer, please call 336-982-9287 or 336-877-5695 PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! Official Jefferson Post Pit Slop fov Prizes Race I NASCAR Entry Form Ta/fadega SQ0 Tallagcdi Super-speedway 10-02-05 Your Address. City Th« Vision Council ol America rscommmds togular syo ••am. lot yon ami your lamlly lo •nsur* hsnllliy vision. pm Fashion Show Fashions presented by LIBBY's Ashe Civic Center aii proceeds benefn AC Humane Society II you would like to vo/unteei or join ACHS, please call 336-982-9287, 336-877-5695 ACHS pubHshes a quarwy mlettei li you woulo like to Peon the mailing list please send a oost cam to ACHS. P0 Bon rm. mi Jefferson, NC28M THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~ Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Your Name about computer eye­ wear to help prevent eye strain. Many items from local merchants 7:00 Jefferson Post / NASCAR 3rd Place eyecare professional 6:30 pm Silent Auction Get your pit crew ready for the 2nd Place is th© number on© complaint of office workers. Talk to your October 6 National Guard Armory from 8am- 4pm Race Winner Eye strain from computer use Thursday • 2005 Donations can be made at the following: I work. Therefore, 'Puttiii' on the CW AH proceeds benefit our efforts in developing our shelter. 2 BEGINNING on a point in the centerline of N.C.S.R. # 1177, File No.: 05-05380 said point being the southeastern corner of STATE of NORTH Lot 8 of the Maple CAROLINA Ridge Development as COUNTY of ASHE recorded in Plat Book 5 Page 71, of the Ashe NOTICE TO County Registry, CREDITORS thence with the eastern line of said Lot 8, five Having qualified as courses, 1) thence N. Executor of the estate 12-44-17W. 31.96 feet of the JAMES E. to a 1/2-inch rebar set, BARD, late of Ashe 2) thence N. 04-10County, North Carolina, 00W. 16.94 feet to a is to notify all 1/2-inch rebar set, 3) this persons having claims thence N. 10-59-00W. against said estate to 57.49 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, 4) thence N. present the same to the undersigned to Ms. 31-53-13E. 78.49 feet Patsy B. Stewart or Ms. to a 14-inch locust, 5) Polly B. Patrick c/o thence N. 62-26-52E. VANNOY & REEVES, 87.69 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set by an apple PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North stump, said rebar being southern line of Carolina 28694, on or in the Lot 7 of said Maple before the 26th day of December, 2005, or Ridge Development; thence with the south­ this notice will be pleaded in bar of their ern line of said Lot 7, two courses, 1) thence recovery. All persons N. 84-45-00E. 72.06 indebted to said estate are requested to make feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, 2) thence S. 69-05- immediate payment to 00E. 17.73 feet to a the undersigned. point; thence S.09-1203W. 226.35 feet to a point in the centerline of said N.C.S.R. # 1177; thence with the centerline of said N.C.S.R. #1177, two courses, 1) thence N.83-31-10W. 45.29 feet to a point, 2) thence N.86-36-09W. 107.29 feet to the BE­ GINNING; containing 0.82 acres more or less. ASHE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post. PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson 'rontest ib made 66&&!bfe PIT 9TOP FOP PRIZE* RULE* 1• MMbs_2i years^k) or Qtder t,9 enter 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win -A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. B. 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Be sure to watch the Ta/fogeda S00 on Sunday, October 2,,cland play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFFERSON POST I UESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 15 THE GOLDEN POST Senior Center calendar for October Monday, October 3 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11:30 a.m.: Computer class 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Cake Decorating 6-9 p.m.: Knitting Tuesday, October 4 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket Weaving Wednesday, October 5 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 9 a.m.-Noon.: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Warrensville Baptist Church Noon: AARP meeting with covered dish lunch Thursday, October 6 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 10-11 a.m.: Alzheimer's Support Group 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Friday, October 7 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.: Trip Planning Committee 10:30 a.m.-Noon: Red Hill Ramblers 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, October 10 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11:30 a.m.: Computer class 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ed 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Cake Decorating 6-9 p.m.: Knitting Tuesday, October 11 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Blood Sugar testing 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket weaving Wednesday, October 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib Thursday, October 13 8 a.m.: Social Security representative 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 11:15 a.m.: Devotions and singing with Ray 1-4 p.m.: Ashe County Quilt Guild 1-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy 5-8 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Friday, October 14 9 a.m.: Leaf Tour at New River State Park 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m:: Medication program update 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, October 17 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11:30 a.m.: Computer class 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Cake Decorating The concept of the "older worker" is no longer the stereotype of an individual who is nearing retirement. Today's older workers are vibrant, talented individu­ als whose years of expertise are highly valued and are being looked upon by employers as respected and knowledgeable individuals in the prime of working life. Just take a closer look in your own community. The new business owner down the street, the consultant hired by your firm chances are they are older workers. Eighty-four per­ cent of baby boomers (ages 37 to 55) currently partici­ pate in the labor market, and baby boomers make up nearly 50 percent of the workforce. As the baby boomer population ages, the growth rate of the work­ force between ages 55 to 64 will be the highest in the United States. • By 2008, one in six work­ ers will be over 55. By 2030, more Americans will be over the age of 65 than under 18. Most of these individuals will still be working - some out of necessity and some by choice. Consequently, as our state's workforce becomes older and more experi­ enced, North Carolina employers will benefit from hiring older workers whose skills, work ethnic and lead­ ership will be reaching an aging customer base. Sept. 19-23 was "National Employ The Older Worker Week." The N.C. Employment Security Commission encourages employers to recognize the attributes that older work­ ers can bring to their busi­ nesses. These include loyal­ ty and dedication to the company; commitment to doing quality work; depend­ ability; solid performance record and experience in a job or industry; and the ability to get along well with co-workers. There are so many false assumptions about older workers and their ability to perform well on the job. The fact is older workers provide stability. They have a lower turnover rate than yopnger employees do. And, as the population ages, it will be a strong advantage to have older employees who can relate to older customers. The ESC has older work­ er specialists in most of its 93 offices across the state who serve as a resource for this important group, assisting in job placement and referral; resume and interview preparation; and, identifying suitable train­ ing options. Over the past year, the ESC has placed over 5,000 older workers in new jobs. • * For more information about employment services for older workers, contact your nearest ESC office. In Ashe County, call 982-4212 or Ashe County JobLink at 982-5657. 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30 p.m.: MS Rainbow of Hope Support Team 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket weaving Wednesday, October 26 Wednesday, October 19 Older worker stereotype doesn't reflect the reality by Harry Payne Special to the Post Tuesday, October 18 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket weaving 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision and Diabetic Support Group 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Senior Center Thursday, October 20 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 12-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Holiday workshops Friday, October 21 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Donation Quilts 11 a.m.-Noon: Singing with Edith 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib Thursday, October 27 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9-11:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 12-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting with Judy Holiday Workshops Friday, October 28 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-Noon: Introduction to Internet (new class) 10 a.m.-Noon: Harvest Days 11:30 a.m.: Program with Det. William Sands 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, October 31 Xappy .Halloween! Monday, October 24 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-Noon: Computer class 11:30 a.m.: Nutrition update 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Cake Decorating 6-9 p.m.: Knitting Tuesday, October 25 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Blood Sugar testing 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11 a.m.: Computer class 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Cake Decorating 6-9 p.m.: Knitting Daily activities: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Walking Trail; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exercise Room, Blood Pressure Checks, Billiards, Computer Lab; 10 a.m.: Rook Games; 10-11:30 a.m.: Bingo; 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Basic Skills class. For more information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. A heritage of warmth and beauty Photo by Linda Burchette Folks came from near and far to visit the 2005 Quilt Fair hosted by the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. There was a wonderful display of handmade and machine made quilts and products along with numerous accessories and equipment, exhib­ ited this year at the former West Jefferson Elementary School Sept. 16 and 17. '1\2 Want the latest local news, sports, community events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! Your boss's name, the name of your company and a short message will be published on the Jefferson Post's National Boss Day page on Friday, October 14^ j£ Contact Sandra at the Jefferson Post for further details • 336-846-7164 E-mail: classified@Jef/ersonpost.com Fax: 336-846-7165 (Deadline for ad information is Friday, October 71*1 at 5pm) $25 for Single Spot or $40 for Double (Includes gift) �PAGE 16 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Caring for animals Christmas Tree Expo The extreme hot weather being experienced in North Carolina this summer means extra caution should be used by anyone who has animals under their care. Many pet owners will make arrange­ ments for cats and dogs to have a cool, shaded place to stay, perhaps indoors. But what can a farmer do for his animals when the heat bulb index rises to the upper nineties? Limiting stress to livestock due to ex­ cessive heat is a real concern for North Carolina farmers. There are several ways they make sure animals remain as comfortable as possible in ex­ tra hot conditions. Cattle use well-shaded areas of trees to escape from the heat of the day and, if pos­ sible, stay near a farm pond from which they can drink. Salt and mineral blocks and additional sources of water are also provided for their use. Livestock raised in mod­ ern indoor environments may have an even better place to stay in hot weather. One ben­ efit of raising hogs, chickens and turkeys indoors is the farmer's ability to control the climate, either on very hot or very cold days. Today's poultry houses are climate controlled and equipped with tunnel ventila­ tion, by which a large fan at the end of the house constant­ ly circulates air during the heat of the day. Water misting spigots installed overhead can apply a fine mist of water to cool the temperature. One of the inventive ways used to help chickens and hogs stay cool in the summer is the cool cell. These devices push air through a radiator of running water resulting in a remarkable type of air condi­ tioning that keeps a hog facil­ ity much cooler on really hot days. Sunlight deflecting cur­ tains are also used in mod­ ern poultry and hog facilities. These curtains automatically open and shut depending on the inside temperature. Keeping farm animals cool on extra hot days is just part of providing good ani­ mal husbandry. But there is an economic side to this as well. Farmers know that heat-stressed animals do not put on weight and are not as healthy overall. Providing animal care dur­ ing extreme temperatures is a major concern for modern livestock producers. Thanks to agricultural education and innovation provided in part by North Carolina's land grant universities, today's animals can stay cool even on the hottest days. Effective January 1, 2006, as a result of a Legislative change to General Statue 20-66(g), all vehicles with an annual expiration date (plates expiring December of each year) will be changed to a staggered expiration. The Division has identified the areas of impact this will have on the customers. Initially you will renew for no less than 7 months and no more than 18 months. When renew­ ing in January 2006, your new expiration date will be 1231-06. This may result in an increase of fees at the time of renewal. Some customers may be required to renew twice the first year. Once the renewal month is established, regis­ tration will be renewed on a 12-month basis. Once staggered is implemented, the grace period will be 15 days instead of the current 45 days. After your 2006 re­ newal, notices will be mailed 60 days prior to the expiration date, which will allow ample time for processing. We are notifying customers early so the necessary ar­ rangements can be made to prepare for any additional ex­ pense or inconvenience. If you have any additional ques­ tions, visit our website at www.ncdot.org/DMV/ or contact North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles at (919) 715- 7000. Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for coming in October September 19, 2005 The 2005 Christmas Tree several dealers and vendors Expo will be held Saturday, of equipment and Christmas October 1, at Upper Moun­ tree supplies. The Expo will tain Research Station in Lau­ begin at 10 a.m. with a light rel Springs, NC. This Expo is breakfast provided by First designed to provide attend­ Charter Bank. Lunch will be ees with the most recent in­ provided by First Citizens formation on Christmas tree Bank at noon. Snacks will be provided by AF equipment and Bank. Donations supplies. This will be accepted event is being at the registra­ sponsored by the tion desk. All Ashe and Allegh­ proceeds will go any Christmas to the scholar­ Tree Associa­ ship fund. tions. Association Growers can membership is bring up to a not required and trailer load of all interested persons are invited to attend. used machinery for sale or You will have the opportunity swap at the "Junk Sale". We to observe equipment dem­ look forward to seeing you onstrations and visit with there! -M A Goat and sheep tour Tri-County Goat and Sheep Tour has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2005. We will tour five different operations who have different types of facilities, different types of animals and different management styles. The route covers farms from Creston to Sparta. We will leave the North Carolina Cooperative Extension , Ashe County Center at 8:30 a.m. and return around 4 p.m. Space is limited to 40 people! Registration is $5 per person and is payable the day of the tour. Please call the Ashe County Extension Office at (336) 219-2650 to register no later that Tuesday, October 4, 2005. Trout pond workshop A Trout Pond Manage­ ment Workshop will be given in Sparta at the Blue Ridge Business Development Cen­ ter, 115 Atwood Street, on October 4 from 7-9 p.m. Top­ ics include temperature and water quality considerations, sources of trout and stocking rates feeding, and common problems. This workshop is designed for private trout pond owners. This workshop is spon­ sored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sci­ ences. To register, contact the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service - McDow­ ell County Center at 828-6528104 ext. 332 (Nancy Worley) or ext. 353 (Molly Sandfoss) or 336-372-5597 (Kathy Mill­ er). There is no registration fee, but you must register by October 3. WEAVER EQUIPMENT Kind Goats Wt. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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In small ways we carry home with us wherever we are and it be­ comes a part of everything we do. It is in us all of our days and we pass some of it on to our chil­ dren. We leave touches of it be­ hind in the lives of many people. Sometimes, if we are fortunate, we can go back to our roots; see the place where we formed into ourselves and wander the paths of our yesterday, drawing strength from the journey. It was such a journey that sent me back home to Louisi­ ana. Radio started it, then the telephone calls back and forth between family and friends— soon I knew...I had to go. I called my husband at work to tell him what I wanted to do and before he came home my desire to do something had grown into a real truck, trailer and a travel­ ing companion. Everything fell Photo (left) by and (right) courtesy of Angelia Cambre Left: Ashe volunteer Marjorie Shinkle helps unload locally donated water In Gonzales, La. Right: What was once the Sheets family home in Gulfport, Miss. right into place. Maijorie Shin­ kle, owner of Ashe Massage, and I drove a small part of the supplies from the people of Ashe County to a relief supply center in Gonzales, LA. With the re­ ports coming in from LA our families and friends were not as convinced as Maijorie and I that we should go. We found that we were quite safe, that we were a part of a small army of others like us carrying supplies to give relief. The only difficulty was a 1450th veteran to retire at 60 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Sunday, Oct. 2 will be a bit­ tersweet birthday for Ralph Poe, a day he's both looked forward to and dreaded. It's not the number of years; he's had an interesting life the past 60 years and enjoys good health and happiness today. But that 60th year marks a different milestone - the end of his official career with the Army xNational Guard. After six years in the Army and 30 years in the National Guard - a total of 35 years, 11 months and 22 days - Poe's not quite sure how to handle retirement. The Guard has been like another family to him, and just how do you re­ tire from your family? "What I cherish most about my career is being able to bring young soldiers in and give them the necessary skills to survive in combat and in everyday life," said Poe, who is called "Top" by his troops. He cares so much about their welfare, and that concern won't stop with retirement. He plans to stay active as an ombudsman with the Em­ ployer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). "I'm going to miss it, and have to readjust to civilian life," Poe said. Poe's adjustment from ci­ vilian to military began in January 1966 when he was drafted into the Army right out of high school. He trained in Georgia and Oklahoma be­ fore being sent to Germany with the 24th Infantry Divi­ sion during the Vietnam era. After a two-year tour of duty, and four years active Re­ serves, Poe was released in 1972. When the first Army Na­ tional Guard unit was formed in Jefferson in 1975, Poe was one of the first to join, now the last of the original 23 forming the 1453rd Trans­ portation Company, starting at 106 strong. The 1453rd joined with a unit in Lenoir in 1980 and became the 1450th Transportation Company. Jef­ ferson, with its larger num­ bers, served as headquarters and 2nd platoon, and Lenoir, with its trucks, formed the 1st and 3rd platoons. Duties of the Guard were Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com quite different in those days, Poe said. The unit was in­ volved in a hay haul in 1986, collecting hay from the rail­ head in Winston and deliver­ ing it all over the state during a severe drought. Before that, they helped with flood relief in Ashe County in 1977. In 1989, the unit assisted in re­ covery from Hurricane Hugo, then with Hurricanes Fran and Floyd that devastated the iNorth Carolina coastal areas. The Guard is also active in many areas of community service, including parades (this year's Grand Marshals for the Holiday Parade), mili­ tary funerals, bloodmobiles, and school events, spending 10 days helping move equip­ ment from the former Beaver Creek High School to the new county high school. Things began to change in 1990, and the world became a more dangerous place. "In 1990, we were called to go to Desert Shield/Storm in Iraq, and spent about 10 months there," Poe said. "Our main job was petroleum sup­ ply supporting the 24th In­ fantry Division and 101st Airborne. There were some insurgents then, but we only saw them because the units before us had rounded them up and incarcerated them in concertina wire." The insurgents today's military and Guard are deal­ ing with in Iraq are much better armed and organized, said Poe. "We were lucky to have had no casualties either time," he said. Poe served as platoon ser­ geant during Desert Storm. In 1995, he was promoted to 1st sergeant with the duties of advising the company com­ mander, taking care of troop morale and needs, and insur­ ing that training is properly carried out. "That's the duty of the whole company, really," he said, "to make sure the troops are well trained and well pre­ pared. They call me Top,' the senior enlisted NCO (non­ commissioned officer) in the unit. I'm real proud to have served with the 1450th this many years. Within the last 30 years, I've seen everyone come and go because I'm the last of the originals. It's been tire problem and Che mechanic at the Ford Dealer not only did he not charge us but he gave us money to help on our mission. Early the next morning we arrived at the relief center, an old Winn Dixie that had turned into a supply center for, faith based and civic groups who were providing shelter for evac­ uees. As soon as supplies were shelved, they were empty again. The supplies were many, but just not enough. The volunteers just after the storm hit were many but no supplies and now every­ one having to go back to work, starting up the refineries and trying to readjust to the new in­ flux of people, the supplies were now here but no help. Dropping off our U-Haul was next. There we met people waiting for anything they could rent so when given the ok to return to the city they could pack up their personal belong­ ings. The McKenzie's from the West Bank, who had got­ ten word from a neighbor that their house was there but the roof was gone. Then the Sheets from Gulfport, Miss, who had photos sent by their daughter showing their house gone. Mr. Sheets' reaction in first seeing the photos was "Honey, at least the house is clean and we won't have to pack much." Then we visited the LamarDixon center where the Red Cross was housing 1750 evacuSee Relief, page 5A Dem leader blasts Foxx (Editor's note: Earlier this month, Rep. Virginia Foxx drew sharp criticism for her vote against the $54.1 billion supplemental relief package for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. In her response, pub­ lished in this paper, she partic­ ularly mentioned criticism by David Crawford, chairman of Photo courtesy of Ralph Poe the Fifth District Democratic Ralph Poe during Operation Desert Storm In 1990-91. Party. Crawford asked for, and a good career. I've had the op­ in business administration. we have given him, the oppor­ portunity to see many places "I think that was very help­ tunity to respond.) - Germany, Egypt, Saudi Ara­ ful in the Guard," he said. He by David Crawford bia, not to mention Iraq. I've finished his education while Chairman, Fifth District served in California, Kansas, working full time at Sprague Democratic Party Post file photo Georgia, Florida, Texas, Iowa, and building a home. He has Special to the Post David Crawford Sadly our representative in Virginia, New Jersey, Missis­ also worked at Gates Rub­ sippi and North Carolina. It's ber and currently works as congress continues to use the been ravaged by this storm. It been a real pleasure to meet soil aggregate technician at Katrina disaster as a vehicle to is our vision that America can and serve with so many won­ Cardinal Quarries. He is a further a political agenda that grow from this disaster, and derful people. I wouldn't give member of the VFW, DAV favors the wealthy at the ex­ work as a nation to alleviate anything for my career. It's and American Legion, serves pense of the poor. The 5th Con­ the poverty Katrina has forced been real educational and an on the Farm Service Agency gressional District Democratic us to see. It is our moral obligation to eye-opener seeing how people Committee for Ashe, is a Party happens to disagree live in other countries. We are member of the Fraternal Or­ with this philosophy. Along seize this moment and end the so blessed to live in the de­ der of Police and attends St. with most Americans, we be­ horrors of poverty for count­ lieve that it is our duty and less thousands. This requires mocracy we have." John's Church. Patriotism is what has Throughout his career, his moral responsibility to help leadership, the likes of which See Crawford, page 5A See Poe, page 5A re-build the lives that have' kept Poe in the military all these years. That and the sense of duty. "I had just graduated high school when I was drafted," he said. "I didn't know what was going on. I had planned on going to data processing school, and Mama had al­ ready paid for it. It took days for me to get adjusted until I made some friends, got me a buddy, and then things went by Linda Burchette smoother. When I got out, I Assistant Editor Ashe County sent its sixth never thought I'd go back. But truckload of supplies out this the recruiter (for the Guard) put it in such a way I guess week to help the Gulf Coast you couldn't refuse it. Extra survivors of Hurricanes Ka­ money to support your family trina and Rita. The latest and the sense of belonging, truck left Wednesday af­ being a homeland soldier and ternoon loaded with all the being with friends. Back then, generous donations from in­ being in the Guard you had a dividuals, businesses, civic lot of friends and it was like a groups and churches in this big extended family. In time of community. Hopes are to collect enough war, it's all business. No fami­ by late next week to send one ly events at the Armory or pig Cub Scouts from Pack 214 in West Jefferson visited the Ashe roasts, things like that. It's more truckload. "The community has County Disaster Relief Team collection site this week to do­ one hundred percent train­ nate toys, medical supplies and other items to be sent to ing and readiness. We weren't worked hard to help the Ashe hurricane survivors on the Gulf Coast. County Disaster Relief Team worried about terrorists back then, but in being prepared to provide support and much That is where the tractor and items such as granola bars help out with natural disas­ needed supplies to the victims trailer load will be delivering or Rice Crispy treats will be ters and citizen crises. Today, hit by Hurricane Katrina and supplies this week and next collected at Friday night's Rita," said Team Coordina­ week, a load of supplies will football game at Ashe County it's all that." After leaving the Army, tor Diane Dixon. "The Ashe be delivered to Hammond, High School. "Please help now if you Poe was able to complete his County Disaster Relief Team LA." has provided support and Dixon noted that canned can in any way," she asked. education, earning a degree supplies to Alexandria, LA. food items as well as snack See Hurricane, page 5A Library features children's book sale A special sale of children's books is now in prog­ ress at the Ashe County Public Library as part of the ongoing book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. There are hundreds of books at bargain prices. In fact, there are more books than can be displayed at one time, so new books will be added to the sale several times a week. "We've been collecting children's books for months now and look forward to seeing these books leave our storeroom and go out into children's homes where they belong," says Friends President Beth Dixon. Hurricane relief drives continue here "We're keeping prices low so that all parents will be able to take advantage of this sale." • The Friends continue to set new book sale records as more and more people discover the wide variety of quality books that are being offered for sale. August sales reached almost $1,560, break­ ing the July record of $1,000. "We really work at making this ongoing sale the best it can be," explains Dixon. "Volunteers are in the library almost every day, restocking shelves, processing donations, arranging special sales. " The children's book sale will continue for two weeks unless the books are sold before then. In that case, another special sale will take its place! Farmers Market to stay open Due to popular demand, the Wednesday Ashe County Farmers Market will remain open through October, and the Saturday market will also re­ main open through October. Both markets open at 8 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. The Farmers Market is located on Second Av­ enue (the back street) in West Jefferson. For more information call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 219-2650. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST EDUCATION Local students to hear North Carolina Symphony North Carolina Sym­ phony Education Concert Celebrates Imagina­ tion and Creativity For over fifty years, the North Carolina Symphony has been delivering classical mu­ sic to the children of North Carolina. Each concert makes a life-long impression by pro­ viding a special memory, cre­ ating a new understanding of music, exercising the imag­ ination and often inspiring students to become musicians. Forty-three of the orchestra's concerts are presented to over 60,000 school children throughout the state. Fourth and fifth grade students in Ashe County will hear a concert by the North Shown left to right: Bobby Ashley, Principal of Ashe County Middle School, Dr. Anna Renfro, Carolina Symphony on Octo­ Associate Superintendent: Curriculum and Instruction in Rutherford County, Betty Terrell, ber 5, 2005 at Ashe County Director of Middle Level Instruction in Burke County, Senator Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania, High School. Nearly 475 stu­ John Harrison, Executive Director of North Carolina Middle School Association and Jack dents are expected to attend. Leonard, President of North Carolina Middle School Association. These one-hour con­ certs become a part of the schools' music education curriculum. Study guides were sent to the music teach­ ers in the three county el­ ementary schools. Students learn about the composers and music they will hear be­ fore attending the concert. The concert is participatory - students memorize songs to The National Forum to Ac­ rector of the National Forum expert. The conference also celerate Middle-Grades Re­ to Accelerate Middle-Grades featured break-out sessions sing with the orchestra dur­ form held their first annual Reform. where presenters shared ing the concert. The concert features an middle-grades conference for More than 55 schools were lessons learned in creating educators, school administra­ honored from across the coun­ schools where all students eclectic blend of pieces that tors, and policy makers from try including schools from are provided an ppportunity will appeal to a variety of in­ across the country on June 9 California, Georgia, North to excel. terests and study topics. Stu­ through June 11,2005. School Carolina, Colorado, Illinois, Schools-To-Watch teams dents will enjoy hearing the and state teams from across Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, New met Congressman Chaka fourth movement from the country made the pilgrim­ York, Arkansas, and Michi­ Fattah (D-PA) on the Capitol Beethoven's Symphony No. age to the nation's capitol to gan at the conference. Schools steps where he made remarks 8 in F Major, with its humor showcase breakthroughs in earning the National Forum's on the importance of more fo­ and melodic, harmonic and "Schools to Watch" designa­ cused national attention on rhythmic twists. Prelude to middle-grades education. The event offered a pow­ tion have met the 37 criteria middle-grades reform. Con­ Die Meistersinger von Niirnerful forum for sharing real- for excellence developed by gressman Fattah is the ar­ world success stories, strate­ the National Forum including chitect of the Gaining Early gies and information about academic excellence, develop­ Awareness and Readiness schools that are successfully mental responsiveness, and for Undergraduate Programs raising student achievement social equity. (GEAR UP) initiative, a dis­ and supporting positive stu­ Conference highlights in­ cretionary grant program de­ dent development in the mid­ cluded an evening gala where signed to increase the num­ dle grades. schools received recognition ber of low-income students "Middle grades students in for their accomplishments. who are prepared to enter this country are not always Key Note Speakers at the and success in postsecondary thriving the way they can Evening Gala included Con­ education. and should be. By convening gressman Bob Filner (D-CA); The National Forum to leaders in the field of middle- Martha Reichrath, executive Accelerate Middle-Grades grades education so that they director for Student Achieve­ Reform is an alliance of 55 can share success stories, we ment, Governor's office of national associations and strengthen the knowledge Georgia; Hector Garza, found­ professional organizations base and help increase the ing president of the National and foundations, dedicated number of schools able to Council for Community and to improving education in the make a difference in young Education Partnerships middle grades. To learn more, adolescent achievement," said (NCCEP); and Nancy Doda, visit www.mgforum.org or Deborah Kasak, executive di­ renowned middle-grades www.schoolstowatch.org. National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform holds conference Photo courtesy of Ashe Arts Council William Curry will be conducting the North Carolina Symphony as they perform for local fourth and fifth grad­ ers. berg highlights the music and characters of Wagner's well-known comic opera. New England Triptych, by Wil­ liam Schuman, truly embod­ ies the spirit of America, and the two songs students will sing with the orchestra con­ tinue this theme: "Chester," a Revolutionary War tune by William Billings and Woodie Guthrie's beloved "This Land is Your Land." A source of pride for the en­ tire state, these education con­ certs go beyond merely edu­ cating the child - they provide memories that last a lifetime. The Ashe County Arts Coun­ cil is pleased to sponsor this concert for our students. The funding for this performance is made possible, in part, by the New River Friends of the Symphony and corporate support from Ashe County Motors. For more information about this or other school art assembly program, please call 336-846-ARTS. 4-H afterschool program Advanced placement scholars announced Fourteen students at Ashe County High School have earned the designa­ tion of AP Scholar by the College Board in recogni­ tion of their exceptional achievement on the col­ lege-level Advanced Place­ ment® Exams. The College Board's Ad­ vanced Placement Program offers students the oppor­ tunity to take challenging college-level Courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, ad­ vanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the more than one million high school stu­ dents in more than 15,000 secondary schools world­ wide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the rec­ ognition of AP Scholar. Students took AP Exams in May 2005 after complet­ ing challenging collegelevel courses at their high schools. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on student's performance on AP exams. At Ashe County High School, four former stu­ dents qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an av­ erage grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Ty­ ler Gamble, Jenny Grubb, Brittany LaMontagne and Kynlon Phillips. All of these students were 2005 graduates of Ashe County High School. One former student qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earn­ ing an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This student is Catherine Hanes, class of 2005. Nine students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are: Pat­ rick Dollar (2006), Amy Furches (2005), Margret Gardner (2006), Lee Giles (2005), Sean Miller (2006), Seth O'Bannion (2005), Lora Osborne (2005) and Katherine Winn (2005). Of this year's award re­ cipients at Ashe County High School, three are current seniors: Patrick Dollar, Margret Gardner and Sean Miller. These students have at least one more year in which to com­ plete college-level work and possibly earn another AP Scholar Award. Most of the nation's colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance on the AP Exams. More than 1,400 institutions award a full year's credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a suf­ ficient number of qualify­ ing grades. In 2005, thir­ ty-four AP Exams were offered in a wide variety of subject areas, each con­ sisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions (except for the Studio Art exam which evaluates stu­ dents' original artwork). The College Board's mission is to connect stu­ dents to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in ed­ ucation. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,700 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational orga­ nizations. Each year, the College Board serves over three and a half million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through ma­ jor programs and services in college admissions, guid­ ance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teach­ ing and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/ NMSQT and the Advanced Placement Program (AP). The College Board is com­ mitted to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its pro­ grams, services, activities and concerns. Photo courtesy of Shelia Ble\ Children enjoying time together at a recent 4-H Afterschool program. Come and join the fun in 4-H I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Blue Ridge Afterschool pro­ gram. Children will learn enriching activi­ ties that will enhance your child's learn­ ing through social interaction, academics, enrichment activities aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, physi­ cal activities and organized games to pro­ mote team building skills. Homework time is available to each child and a nutritious snack will be provided. Stations are provid­ ed to children for hands on learning. Differ­ ent stations include science, drama, musi blocks, weaving, art, educational game; puzzles, books, etc. Shelia Blevins is the on site coordim tor. She has 12 years experience in afte school care. Susie Hardin is the homewor teacher. She has 24 years experience wort ing with children. Enrolling your child will be a rewardin experience for not only you child but youi self also. For more information contact Sh< lia Blevins on site coordinator at 877-707' Westwood educators speak at education conference Keith McClure, Jeanne Gambill, and Bennett Dar­ nell of Westwood Elemen­ tary School were featured speakers at the SouthEast Initiatives Regional Technol­ ogy in Education Consortium Conference (SEIR*TEC) held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on August 22-25. National leaders in the field of education technology in­ cluding state technology di­ rectors, and representatives from Cable in the Classroom, and the Microsoft Corpora­ tion attended the SEIR*TEC Conference. SEIR*TEC is a federally funded project that is oper­ ated by the SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. The mission of SEIR*TEC is to promote the use of technol­ ogy to improve teaching and learning. SEIR*TEC serves states, jurisdictions, school districts, preservice training institutions, adult and family literacy programs, and other constituents in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Over the past eigh­ teen months, SEIR*TEC has been developing resources and providing training on project evaluation for schools and districts that receive grants from the federal En­ hancing Education through Technology (EETT) program. The SEIR*TEC Formative Evaluation Framework is de­ signed to assist grantees in making key decisions about their EETT projects by help­ ing them understand the ba­ sic elements of project evalu­ ation. Two districts were asked to share their experiences from working with SEIR*TEC to develop an effective and use­ ful evaluation plan. Keith McClure, Jeanne Gambill, and Bennett Darnell of Westwood Elementary, shared the Westwood Elementary School formative evaluation successes and challenges with the SEIR*TEC Confer­ ence participants. The team revealed that formative eval­ uation "was a process which made us look deeply and crit­ ically at our implementation of key educational compo­ nents." They also found they were able to successfully use data collected to make in­ formed decisions about how to improve their grant proj­ ect. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS/ Baby news Blevins and May plan June 2006 adding Jay and Brenda Blevins of Lansing are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Lea Blevins, to Andrew Seth May. He is the son of Steve and Tammy May of Jefferson. Wendy is attending Wil­ kes Community College and majoring in nursing. She is employed by Skyline Tele­ phone. Andrew is attending Wil­ kes Community College ma­ joring in computer engineer­ ing. He is employed by UPS. Wendy and Andrew plan to marry June 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Bristol Baptist Church in Jefferson. Michael's 102 North welcomes new chef Michael's 102 North Ex­ ecutive Chef, Michael Yelton, has announced that Chef Shane Graybeal has joined his staff. "Chef Shane brings a great deal of talent to my already great staff," Yelton said. A graduate of Johnson and Wales and former lead chef for The Manor House at Chetola Resort, Chef Shane joins Michael and Chef Ed­ ward Payne preparing both classical as well as contempo­ rary dishes. Shane, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Tom Graybeal, said, "It is good to be back home, cooking in Ashe County and especially at Michael's 102 North." "A wine tasting and food pairing is planned for mid October to introduce our new wine list and to reintroduce Shane to the community." Yelton said. 'Professional excellence' at Thermal Belt Rotary The Thermal Belt Rotary Club had several honors re­ cently; one was the visitation of District Governor Chuck Troutman. The other was the presence of local busi­ nessman, Willard Teaster, Owner-Manager of the Tryon IGA store. As the club's Business Per­ son of the Year in 2002, it was natural to nominate and rec­ ommend Teaster to the Rota­ ry District 7670 District Gov­ ernor to receive their Service Award for Professional Excel­ lence. Jay Adams, past Ther­ mal Belt Rotary President, received word several weeks ago that out of the forty-nine club's in the western district that Willard Teaster exempli­ fied Professional Excellence. Teaster had twenty-six years of service with A&P Foods. He became a store manager at the age of twentyone and then District Manag­ er, responsible for twenty-six stores. Purchasing the Tryon A&P when it closed in 1997, Teaster converted it to the Tryon IGA and embarked on a five-year plan to change the store, it's equipment, in­ crease growth and to make it "Home-town Proud" (the IGA motto)- and that he's done. Tryon IGA has earned the IGA "Five Star" rating for the past three years (perhaps loner). This award is only given to the top 10 percent of the 1,600 IGA stores na­ tionwide. The award is based on operational excellence and cleanliness. He'd be the first to say it's because of his supervisors, managers and twenty-seven full and parttime employees. The growth is common knowledge locally, not only on Senior Citizens Day (Wednes­ day) but every day! Did you know the flowers IGA sells are grown by patients at CoopeRiis and all proceeds go toward their scholarship fund; they contribute food to Outreach Ministry's Food Fair each year; support nu­ merous local fundraisers and will accept return of items purchased but not used in fundraisers. Because of Willard Teaster, Tryon IGA has done an about face. All departments excel in what they offer along with cleanliness and of course "professional excellence". Willard Teaster is the son of Leonard and the late Jean Teaster of Grassy Creek, NC. and lives in Hendersonville, NC. (Reprinted with permis­ sion from the Tryon Daily Bulletin.) Ashley and Judson Bender of Warrensville announce the birth of a son, Cascien Alexander Bender, born September 23, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed five pounds, 12 ounces and was 18.7 inches long. Paternal grandparent is Henry Bender and maternal grandparent is Pamela Stuart. Tamara and Michael Kearley of West Jef­ ferson, NC are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Carrigan Adeline Kearley, born September 13, 2005 at Watauga Medi­ cal Center weighing seven pounds and thir­ teen ounces. Proud grandparents are Leona Richardson of Jefferson, Kenneth Richard­ son of Crumpler and Barbara and Joe Kear­ ley of Jefferson. DeEtta and J. Guadalupe Parra of West Jefferson announce the birth of a daughter, Vanesa Elena Parra. She was born Septem­ ber 17, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed seven pounds and eleven ounces. Pamalyn Calhoun and Mitchell Carson of Crumpler announce the birth of a son, Rob­ ert Joe'Cee Dalton Carson, born September 17, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed six pounds and one ounce. Local author at Skyland Books Scott Nicholson, a lo­ cal author who has written a popular series of horror novels, will be at Skyland Books, Saturday October 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to sign his books. A Boone newspaper re­ porter, Nicholson is the au­ thor of four novels and a collection of short stories entitled "Thank You for the Flowers". His novels are "The Harvest","The Manor", "The Home", and "The Red Church", which was a final­ ist for the Stoker Award. Nicholson studied cre­ ative writing at UNC-Chapel Hill and Appalachian State University. Noted regional author Sharyn McCrumb has called him "a wonderful storytell­ er" and the Smoky Mountain News said,"Much in the tra­ dition of Stephen King and Clive Barker, Nicholson is adapt at creating a kind of supernatural evil that is allpowerful." For more information, call Skyland Books at 846- America's Newspapers Help Keep Us Free Business Reply Mail makes getting customer responses easy When your business writes to your customers, you want to get a response. Business Reply Mail ™ service makes it easy to get the answers you need. With Business Reply Mail service, you provide a specially designed envelope, card or label. All your customer has to do is full out the response, and drop it in the mail - no stamps are required. You are charged a fee and First-Class Mail® postage only for the number of pieces that come back to you. To use Business Reply Mail service, all you have to do is get a permit from your local Post Office™ and pay the annual per­ mit fee. 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Ten Commissioners - five Republicans and five Demo­ crats chosen by elected leaders Some 10 percent of North supervise them; •About 40 percent had from our nation's capital at a Carolina's public school time of great partisan divisionstudents are suspended a family member with a have come together to present at least once a year—los­ criminal record; 1 ing over 1 million days of •Over 30 percent came this report without dissent. In recent days, it has been from homes where there instruction in the process. That is the grim report was domestic violence dur­ suggested that we surrender in the war on terrorism, walk of s study released Tuesday ing the past year; and by the N.C. Child Advocacy •75 percent needed away or withdraw. The history of Islam has been creeping oc­ mental health counsel­ Institute. Called "One cupation and oppression and Out of Ten: The Growing ing—which is not to say murder of anyone who dares to Suspension Crisis in North they are mentally ill, but view the world different from Carolina," the study docu­ may be depressed or have them. Do we dare surrender? ments a serious—and high­ substance abuse issues, for These radical groups have ly negative—trend in our example. the same view as Hitler. They One factor the report have the delusion of grandeur schools. The study found that failed to consider is the of their superiority to everyone between the 2000-1 and pressure placed on class­ on earth, and therefore, the 2003-4 academic years, room teachers today. In right to judge everyone else. the number of long-term quest of "accountability," They look at everyone else as suspensions in the schools we have turned the mod­ inferior infidels not worth liv­ rose 48 percent, while the ern classroom into a pres­ ing.2 Do we dare surrender? In February 1998, Osama short-term ones were up 43 sure cooker, where achieve percent. Our state now has or else is the rule. At stake: bin Laden and his #2 man, double the suspension rate educators' careers and Ayman al Zowhira published of most of the rest of North even the independence of their FATWA. This publica­ local schools. Can it be any tion effectively declared un­ Carolina. As the study points surprise, given these cir­ conditional war on the United States, claiming that America out, suspension—kicking cumstances, that more and has declared war on god and a child out of the class­ more teachers will deal with his messengers! They called their discipline problems by room and the school—often for the murder of an Ameri­ using suspension? They are just makes an educational can anywhere on earth. Do we problem a community-wide struggling to not drown in dare surrender? problem. Isolated, alienated a sea of paperwork, and the Three months later, bin Lad­ and with little to do, such only help provided by fed­ en on ABC television enlarged young people often end up eral and state bureaucrats on these themes. He said it is is an anchor around their more important for Muslims getting in worse trouble. Fortunately, there are necks, made of regulations to kill Americans than other programs in many coun­ and curricula. infidels. When asked if he ap­ As the report shows, the proved of terrorism and of at­ ties—such as our Ashe Academy—to help. As the old saying that it takes a tacks on civilians, he replied, report shows, however, community to raise a child "We believe that the worst the problems these young remains very valid. As a thieves in the world today the people face are not only community, wemustsupport worst terrorists are the Ameri­ related to their choices, but teachers and students— cans." Osama bin Laden went their home environments especially the unloved and further to say,"We do not have to differentiate between mili­ as well. The study found forgotten ones. For a full copy of the tary and civilians, as far as we that among suspended stu­ study, visit the N.C. Child are concerned, they are all tar­ dents: 3 •Almost 70 percent had Advocacy Institute's web­ gets." Do we dare surrender? When asked what Ameri­ parents who did little to site at www.ncchild.org. cans can do to stop this, bin Laden said, "1. Abandon the entire Middle East, 2. Convert to Islam, and 3. End the immo­ rality and godlessness of our society and culture." He stated it is "saddening to tell you that you are the worst civilization in the history of the world," and "if we do not comply, we are forever at war with his ver­ sion of the nation of Islam." Make no mistake the radi­ cal element of Islam envisions a one world government with themselves as the head. They desire the complete extermi­ nation of all other forms of religion! They desire the com­ plete extermimation of all nonreligion, atheism, communism, socialism, Buddhism, etc. Do we dare surrender? The commission report on September 11, 2001 does say that Saddam had no direct path in the attack, but it does Member: not say that al Qaeda was not N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) recruiting in training or using Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. bases in Iraq, which was docu­ Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. mented to be happening after Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. the invasion when these bases Ph. (336) 846-7164. 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Box 808 Joe Miller West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 Post West Jefferson All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. <£> (Footnotes) 1 9/11 Commission Report 2 9/11 Commission Report aoo^- TMfc Rvr 1 CAK/'T TOUCH THIS... OfJ'T TOUCH TVVS... .. CAW7 TOUCH THIS... "TIME Letters to the Editor 3 9/11 Commission Report Art of War by Sun Tzu 5 9/11 Commission Report 4 The Thoughts on Iraq To the Editor: I would like to express my thoughts and ideas about the war in Iraq. I think President Bush is doing what he thinks is right to secure our safety. I hope the Americans haven't forgotten about the attacks on the World Trade Center and all those that perished that day. We must not lose sight that the person responsible for the attack, Osama Bin Laden, has not been captured or punished for what he and his followers did to us that day. But I think, maybe, the President should welcome some ideas from the American people. My ideas are for us to get out of Iraq. The lives that were taken on 9/11 is reason enough to seek revenge on Bin Laden but let's stop adding to the total lost lives due to this attack. Right now, looking for Bin Laden is like looking for a needle in a hay stack. If we pulled our troops out of Iraq, eventually, when things calm down over there, Bin Laden and his troops will come out into the open. That is when we could have some stealth bombers come in and launch a surprise attack wip­ ing the assailants out. That is what we're after, aren't we? Besides, we don't know if Bin Laden is dead or alive. We could be over there for several years looking for him when he has been dead all along. The people in Iraq resent our presence there, the Ameri­ can people want their troops homfe, it would reduce the lives and casualties, and also it would reduce the cost of hav­ ing a war. Everyone would get what they wanted if we pulled our troops out of Iraq. Larry Harless West Jefferson The advantages to the econ­ omy would be outstanding. It would provide a jumpstart to small businesses and entre­ preneurs that might not other­ wise be able to afford business. Lower income individuals would be given the opportunity to get on their feet financially. Other people would move into the area and add to the num­ bers and the current residents would be able to rebuild their houses and communities with private and insurance fund­ ing. The sooner the businesses and corporations are back in full force the sooner the local economy will be restored. Overall, the nation would benefit from the numerous op­ portunities in the temporary free-enterprise society and not suffer the opportunity costs for the government money. Lindsay C. Yount Public works? To the Editor: In the second, I noted, again from a J.P. article, that the lack of any restrictions was an in­ ducement to business in favor of A.C. and suggested that some type of zoning might aid in controlling undesir­ able operations (such as the wandering asphalt plant) and channeling growth in environ­ mentally and aesthetically ac­ ceptable directions. In desirable places to live, such as A.C, there is bound to be disagreement among long-time residents and new arrivals. Even being a recent arrival as a permanent resi­ dent, my association with A.C. has extended over 7 years, and sometimes a fresh perspective can be useful to those with open minds. We intend to live here for a long time and will do whatever we can to preserve the ambience of the region and to interface positively with per­ sons of various persuasions. William F. Bishop Grassy Creek Whose side are they on? Now that politicians from both parties are engaged in finger pointing and the "blame game" over the recent hurri­ cane Katrina in the Gulf, we To the Editor: will probably see them vying Whose side is the govern­ with one another over who is ment on? Are they really the most concerned about the working for all the citizens of citizens in the region. With the United States, or just a se­ costs for repair and restora­ lect few? We as citizens of the tion likely to rise into the hun­ US, always hear how govern­ dreds of billions of dollars, and ment officials are working for a federal government already us. However, average-work­ heavily in debt, it will put a se­ ing citizens are feeling lied to vere strain on our economy to and betrayed. To help support pay these costs. Also, we have the economy our government the problem of several million came up with the great idea displaced people with no jobs of NAFTA. This act was to or permanent housing. One provide more trade for busi­ possible solution would be to nesses; it helped trade Ameri­ start a public works program can jobs overseas. NAFTA for people in the area. Instead increased company profits, of a political mess where poli­ nothing wrong with that espe­ ticians throw money at these cially if you're the CEO. While people to express their con­ the average working United cern, employ them in the clean States citizen struggles and up and restoration process. worries about their survival, This would ease at least some CEOs are thriving. In 1980, of the financial burden of the CEOs were paid at a rate of 42 disaster and would prevent times greater than the aver­ another huge welfare burden age worker. Since 1990, after we certainly don't need right NAFTA was established, this now. rate increased to an amazing Thomas M. Johnson 531 times greater. Guess what West Jefferson Americans, the federal govern­ ment has now approved an­ other great idea, CAFTA. With this new act in mind I would just like to thank you, the fed­ To the Editor: The two replies in the 6- eral government, for thinking 13 issue to my letters re: bill­ of the working and struggling boards and zoning completely citizens of the United States. Charita Cozart missed the points that I was trying to make! Both replies focused entirely on the nega­ tive (to them) aspects and ig­ nored the positive ones. One suggested that if I didn't like billboards and did not patron­ The editorial page of the ize their sponsors, I should Jefferson Post is available, remove myself to some "cute, free of charge, for readers quaint town" where there are to express their views. All it none. (Actually, I DO patron­ takes is a letter to the edi­ ize a dozen or so of the local tor. The subject of the letters merchants, but hope that none should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should of them sponsors billboards!) be limited to 700 words. The other letter was so long Letters must be signed with that I never got past "I read ... an address and phone num­ with amusement ... outsiders ber for verification purposes. wanting to protect us all from Only the writer's name and pig farms." community will be published. In my first letter, I defended Letters must not be libelous the use of small, innocuous and no poetry will be accept­ signs, such as those for yard ed for publication. sales, the Fresco Churches, Please address: To the etc. in view of the J.P. article Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. stating that removal of these Box 808, West Jefferson. would be strictly enforced and NC 28694 or email to inquired as to the presence of jthompson@jeffersonpost. the egregious billboards south com. of town. Use rewards On billboards to rebuild To the Editor: The tragic effects of hurri­ cane Katrina are still fresh in the mind as America contem­ plates how best to go about the reconstruction of New Orleans and the surrounding region. The government is already ap­ propriating enormous sums of money toward the effort. For a nation as deep in debt as ours, would not another alternative involving less federal money be more favorable? I support Steve Forbes' the­ ory (Forbes October 3, 2005) of allowing the destroyed cities to be rebuilt based on a reward system rather than govern­ ment funding. Encourage indi­ viduals and businesses to move into the area and rebuild it by reducing or completely elimi­ nating property and income taxes for a period of time in the region. People would take advantage of such a bargain and the cities would resurrect on their own. Express your views �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Ashe GOP to host Commissioners meet Monday Pittenger at Autumn Fest The Ashe County Repub­ lican Party will hold its an­ nual Autumn Fest October 8 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Ashe County Park. The Brush Mountain Band will be providing entertainment and a barbeque dinner will be made available from Smokey Mt. Barbeque. Dinner will be $12.00 per plate with free hotdogs for the kids. The guest speaker will be North Carolina State Senator Rob­ ert Pittenger from Mecklen- • burg county. Senator Pittenger is Pres­ ident of Robert Pittenger Co., Inc., a real estate investment He serves as Presi­ firm. dent of Outreach Carolina which works with churches and school campuses in an outreach effort called "Power to Change." He has been as­ sisted with this program by TV and sports personalities such as Kathie Lee Gifford, Joe Gibbs, Jeff Gordon, Reg­ gie White and others. Senator Pittenger is also President of the Charlotte Foreign Policy Forum. He has hosted discussion din­ ners and school events with Henry Kissinger, William Post file photo State Sen. Robert Pittenger Buckley, Gerald Ford, Mar­ garet Thatcher, Colin Powell, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and many more. He was elected to the State Senate of the North Carolina General Assem­ bly in 2002 and re-elected in 2004 where he serves the 39th District. He is a member of the Appropriations/Base Budget Committee and the Rules and Operations of the Senate. Senator Pittenger has been the primary spon­ Crawford continued from front page we do not have in Washing­ ton right now. The President wants the burden of rebuild­ ing to be placed on the poor by reducing government services to pay for recovery efforts. Our representative, Virginia Foxx, voted against the direct aid that will help families get the food and shelter they need. Furthermore she encouraged the President to allow sub­ standard wages for workers who are rebuilding the areas devastated by Katrina. In the end, these policies will perpet­ uate poverty, when we should be working to eliminate it. We can all agree that tax­ payer money should be spent wisely and effectively. Despite her claims, the aid package Foxx voted against contains controls and accountability measures including weekly re­ ports directly to Congress. I believe that taxpayer money should be spent for the com­ mon good of our country and I cannot think of a more worthy commitment of our money as taxpayers, than sending Fed­ eral aid to our neighbors jn the Gulf states who have literally lost everything. Foxx has squandered an op­ portunity to do what is right for America in order to promote her own conservative ideology. She chose to draw attention to herself by voting against the wishes her constituents and virtually all members of Con­ gress (Republican and Demo­ crat) who cared enough to help those in need. This was in and of itself, a political act. Rep. Foxx's record demon­ Relief continued from front page ees in one building, it was over­ whelming to say the least. In the center, the evacuees were given only two meals a day, had a makeshift library, basic supplies and only four shower stalls. People would come up to us and share their stories. Renata Boyd a young single moth­ er of three was gathering up her family's few belongings, they were heading out to the airport and to a job and an apartment in Houston, TX. Joshua, a 16 year old home schooler, who af­ ter his schoolwork was done he volunteered at the shelter. An 89-year-old WWII vet in a wheel chair, who was among the first soldiers sent into Hiroshima af­ ter the bomb was dropped, had lost everything. All he had left in this world was his son. He said to me, "This is nothing," re­ ferring to what he witnessed at Hiroshima. There was the constant re­ minder of transport helicopters flying over. We were told that the school enrollment in less that two weeks increased by 2000 students. There were no houses left for sale and grocery stores were working constantly to try to meet demands. Every­ where we went people were so appreciative of the supplies we brought and humbled that we, in North Carolina, would send help. What impressed me the most was if it had not been for faith based groups and community relief from all over the country, the relief efforts in Lousiana and Mississippi would not have gone as well as they have. Hur­ ricanes Katrina and Rita have tested us all, but one thing I sor of several bills including S44 which deals Health Care Liability Claims and Reform; S885 dealing with reduc­ ing and cutting government spending and reducing Med­ icaid fraud; S995 which ad­ dressed the needs of public school systems, and the com­ munity college system. He is also*a co-sponsor to numer­ ous bills introduced in this year's legislative session. In this legislative ses­ sion Senator Pittenger voted against increasing the alcohol content in beer from 6% to 15% and he also voted against the state lot­ tery. When that bill passed, he pointed out that a provi­ sion in the lottery legislation was removed before the bill passed which directed all proceeds to be used for edu­ cation. The bill, as passed, gives great latitude to "move the money around" to other areas and projects. The Ashe County GOP in­ vites all interested citizens to its Autumn Fest for fun, food, fellowship and informa­ tive updates on today's is­ sues. For more information call 982-9585. Management Coordinator Patty McMeans with approv­ al of Ashe County Emergency Operations Plan and Surplus Property Disposal resolution. Items under general ses­ sion include continued discus­ sion of the lease for Riverview Community Center, a discus­ sion regarding highway proj­ ects and commissioner com­ ments. continued from front Diane to pass that onto us. We were so taken back with that piece of news, but very excited about this as well." Students at Westwood also held a collection drive for money to be used to help the hurricane survivors. A check in the amount of $4,456.67 was presented to members of the Ashe County Disaster Re­ lief Team at the school. "The students in my class thought it would be a good thing to do," said second grade teacher Lisa Willingham. "We put a letter together and sent it home. It was pretty easy to do because people were ready to give." The Ashe County Disaster ReliefTeam continues to work to provide support and sup­ plies to the hurricane survi­ vors. Dixon said that children from Liberty Baptist Church of Silas Creek bought items and gave $300 from their own funds to the hurricane relief efforts. Kelsey Eldreth, a local 9-year-old, bought new clothes for children with her own money when she went shopping with her mom. The youth classes from Clifton Baptist Church held a spa­ ghetti dinner on their own and raised $809 that was do­ nated to Samaritan's Purse. Thanks to all the busi­ nesses and organizations throughout the community that continue to collect dona­ tions. Look for boxes and jars wherever you go, and con­ tribute what you can to the effort. Items needed for the hur­ ricane survivors include: canned foods, rice (5 lb. bags), Ensure, diabetic foods (canned fruit in water), hy­ giene products, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby products, diapers, for­ mula (dry or canned), baby wipes, pacifiers, feminine products, new underwear for men, women and children, bras, socks, paper plates, bowls and cups, soup spoons (plastic or new large metal with tags attached), plastic storage containers that fit under bed, 6-volt batteries, healthy snacks and cleaning supplies. Cash donations help pur­ chase items and fill up the truck. Make checks out to Ashe Baptist Association for gas or multi-purpose (to buy items), and bring cash dona­ tions to the Centura Bank site. Team members are on hand Monday and Friday, 38 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. page SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Theatre One gGJt?' know is nothing is more impor­ tant than helping your neigh­ bor, no matter what. Yes, home might not be what is was but in the days to come I believe it will be stronger than ever because of the resilience of it's people. lb find other ways to help, contact the Lousiana Governer's Office at 225-219-4496. Special thank yous to North Cambre, Russell Killen, Ken Gardner, Diane Dixon, Tbmmy Williams, Maijorie Shinkle and the great people ofAshe County, all of which made this trip pos­ sible. Jusi like Ueai/en Theatre Two Flight Plan . Movie schedule for .September30-Oct6, 21 sage 1G1G1G1G1G 1G1G1G1G1G When It Comes To Earning Interest, We Have All The Bases Covered. Check out our Interest Triple Play at Yadkin Valley Bank. We have something for everyone with three great rate options. Stop by or call the office closest to you today and see how we always go to bat for our customers! page family has been very support­ ive, Poe said. He and his for­ mer wife Eloise raised three children: Melinda, Lisa and Craig. He has three grand­ children, and is proud of all of them. They're sure to be part of his retirement celebration planned this fall. The memories Poe will cherish most from his career have to do with people and places. "My best memories are meeting people from all over and continuing to com­ municate with them, he said. "I have friends everywhere. My next best memory is when we landed in New York com­ ing back from Saudi Arabia, seeing Americans and the freedoms they were enjoying and seeing my family again, getting back to Ashe County. It was really a thrill to be back home." Home, for Poe, is where the heart really is. • 3:45 p.m.: Economic De­ velopment Director Dr. Pat Mitchell with an economic development update. • 4 p.m.: ACT Against Can­ cer members Nancy Kautz, Ann Cope and Polly Osowitt with a Pink Ribbon Procla­ mation and bell ceremony in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. • 4:15 p.m.: Emergency Hurricane "so that the seventh tractor and trailer load will be able to leave next week to Ham­ mond, where supplies are also desperately needed." For more information about donations, call Dixon at 982-3685 or leave a message at the Ashe County Disaster Relief site at 877-1377. The collection site has been set up at the old Centura Bank building located near Heri­ tage Chevrolet in West Jeffer­ son on Mondays and Fridays 3-8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The truck that left Wednesday was also carry­ ing toys and medical supplies collected by Cub Scout Pack 214 of West Jefferson. The toy drive was begun by Tyler Reed, a student at Westwood Elementary School and mem­ ber of the Cub Scout Pack. He and his mother, Rebecca Reed, got his friends, school strates that her priorities are mates, and others in the com­ out of touch with the good peo­ munity involved in the drive, ple of the 5th district. It is Rep. and McDonald's set up a box Foxx who must be held ac­ for toy collections. countable for the actions that Rebecca, an afterschool she takes in our name. group leader at Westwood, It is particularly sad, that got the youngsters involved as . our congresswoman has in another fun project to help found her position to be in­ the youngest survivors of the defensible, she has chosen hurricanes. the only remaining course of "We made little strips to action: that of attacking her tape around water bottles to detractors. She has attacked ship down to the Gulf to be me as 5th District Democratic handed out to other children Party Chair as being partisan, down there," said Rebecca. but the fact is that her vote "I saw a similar story on the has been criticized by citizens news about a Georgia school of both parties as well as edi­ doing this and it gave me the torial writers of newspapers idea to do this with my afteracross the district. school group. They really en­ The people of this district joyed doing this. I presented are demanding better because those bottles (about 20-22 they deserve better. Ms. Foxx bottles) to Diane Dixon Tues­ should be ashamed of herself day evening. Diane told me that a lady came in sometime Tuesday afternoon and donat­ ed about 200 stuffed animals to Tyler's toy drive and asked Poe continued from front Ashe County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Oct. 3 at Ashe Coun­ ty Courthouse in Jefferson. The meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. on third floor. Items on the agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: Tax Adminis­ trator Keith Little with a res­ olution to Participate in the NC Local Government Debt Set-Off Program. 10-Month CD 20-Month CD A in% 4.1UAPY* 4.ZUAPY* a in* Money Market 2 1 C% J.ID APY** 'Annual percentage yiekl accurate as of 9/19/05. Minimum deposit of $500 required. Customer* are required to have another deposit relationship to receive the APY stated. Penalty may be imposes!for early withdrawals. Account insured up to 5100,000. "Annual percentage yield accurate as of 9/19/05. Minimum deposit of $1,000 required. Must maintain a minimum balance of 525,000 to receive the APY stated Tien arcas follows: 50 - $14.9991.01% APY; $15,000 - $24,999 2.74% APY; $25,000 and above 3.15% APY. Rates subject to change. 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RIENOS FOR LIFE Board Certified Nurse Aide Home Delivered Meals Intergenerational Day Care Volunteer Opportunities Information and Referral Congregate Meals Adult Day Health Care Group Respite Senior Center Activities Senior Housing ji Certificates of Accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Healthcare .SERVING THE HEART 01 ASHE COUNTY SINCE 1977 �FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 PAGE 8A JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Tips on how your church can help hurricane evacuees (Editor's note: This infor­ mation is adapted—and con­ densed—from the website of the United Methodist Com­ mittee on Relief. For addi­ tional information, links and other resources, visit this site at http:/ /gbgm-umc.org/umcorl 05 / opendoors.cfm) ricane survivors may need counseling services, etc. •What is available from extra time to make major de­ your local cpmmunity? Cloth­ cisions. Evacuating to a new Evaluate Resources Have a meeting to deter­ ing bank, food bank, temp place - new city , new state - is a major decision. mine community interests agencies, job listings, etc. Hosting an evacuee is a •What is available from and assets. Make a schedule local government agencies? major decision. Be flexible, be for future meetings - deter­ mine if people are willing to Public assistance, medical open, and listen to the wis­ commit for 18-24 months or coverage, application process­ dom of those who are experi­ encing this. longer. Share available infor­ es, etc. Find Adequate Housing •What is already happen­ mation, or ask persons to find Strongly consider renting ing in your community that out: separate housing rather than •What is available within you could support? Relatives the group? Furnishings, visit­ hosting families, a Red Cross "living in". "Living in" can be extremely stressful for hosts ing, transportation, primary or other shelter, etc. and guests. Guests are trau­ Think, Pray, Plan contact person, etc. Be prepared for uncertain­ matized, hosts are eager. Both •What is available from the church? Benevolence fund ties and difficulties. Take time need their space. Cultural for rental, initial welcome, to think, pray and plan. Hur- practices may be different. a new community to support them. Form a Committee Before any decisions are made regarding hosting evacuees, form a committee among interested persons to work together. Hosting evac­ uees should be a community effort. Evacuees belonged to a community before Hurricane Katrina. Now, they will need Women's ministry meeting at Bald Mountain Baptist There will be a women's ministry meeting in the church fellowship . room at Bald Mountain Baptist Church on Monday, Octo­ ber 10. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Susan Dyson, Di­ rector of "Women Mentor­ ing Women" at Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Gamewell, NC, will speak at 6:45 p.m. She will teach the Biblical mentoring model stated in Titus 2:3-5. She will also give informa­ tion on how to develop such a program in the church. Sandy Houck, choir and praise team member at Mountain Grove, will be ministering through song. The dinner is FREE. Childcare will be provided for Children through the third grade. Pizza will be provid­ ed for the children. Please call the church secretary, Penny Ambrose, by October 3 if you would like to attend. The church office telephone can be Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Sorris \ 246-2979 194 Orion Lane. Jefferson. NC Visit \Vith Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Listen, Listen, Listen After evacuees arrive, dalvar? United ffiefhodist Next to Fleetwood Post Office, Railroad Grade Road ANNUAL FALL Your quest for the perfect 15 passenger van replacement ends here!!! COUNTRY BREAKFAST & BAKE SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2005 6:30 - NOON Starquest i s perfect for churches , senior centers, resorts, hotels and parking shuttles Contact Fred Calhoun for the rest of the story Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Rnland & McNeil Sit' Jefferson (US West • Left on McNeil. One B/ocij _ Sunday School • 9:30-16:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Niglit Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Pastor: Rev. l.awrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mln. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • I J.(Alum ?:md<ty Netting 5V/6 ship 700pm' f*1 Wrdiietttav FvetHtig m ' Satuniuv Prayer Service • 9:UUprn y nth Minister; Ret: Man Anibrotc Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Baldwin Community Church 1549Hwy. I'M South • To<td(t ml. off Htvy 221) SUNDAY - Sunday School 10:00AM m Jtyprship 11 :OOAM and 6:00PM 1 mmum Conimtiiut\ Care 6:00PM (Prayer & Outmu h) WEDNESDAY- Enmity Nighl 7:00PM (All agesI (Missionv Ministry\ Van Ministry. Tec, Timet 'A 'Churchfocused -on faith, family .C the fmure" Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Non-Denominational Sunday School • 9:00 a.m. Sunday Warship Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Services • 6:00 fi.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Btf imite you to Jain us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. North Beaver Baptist "hives sou and wants you to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School' 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m.. Smethport Independant Baptist Church Stindtiv School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Nighl Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Buck Mounmm Rood West Ji Itcrson 246-3820 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson. NC (336) 246-4764 Sunday Morning Worship Service-11:00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service 9:45 a.m Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Healing Springs Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy 16 • Crumpier. NC Sunday School - IO:OOA.M Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. The WORD Pm-hed 11:00 AM Sunday s Gordon Finley, pastor 336-984-8213 Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Gome join us for a joyful worship experience. We w ould love to have you come worship with us. Parish of the Holy Communion Peak Creek Presbyterian Church Re*IF. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church (Episcopalian) St. Mary's Church West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 2055 Peak Creek Church Road Laurel Springs. NC Bishop: B.L. Anderson. Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Worship Service 11 00am 201 Snath Si (just off Eat Main I, Jefferson, NC Pastors Office - 336-372-7287 Wednesday Bible Study - IfffgPM May the I give and Peace oj Christ Rt With You.' Nurses] provided for all senna Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 115 East Main St.. Jefferson. NC (336) 246-9512 336-385-2074 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Rev. Keith Casey Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 846-5615 Church Office or Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Evening Service 6:30p.m. Mt Jefferson Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study Casual & Contemporary Wednesday Evening Seivice • 7:00P.M Smethport United Family Time Fellowship • 9: KM M Sunday ScM-103UIAM Swuitlv Mnmlttg Wniihtp-11:00AM Sunday Evening temJti;> - 6:00PM Seventh-Day Adventisl Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan Friendly Grove Baptist Church Sunday School 9:50a.m. Sunday Morning Worship U:00a.tn. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Come as you air. you will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship £ Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 St. Francis of Assist Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow 336-667-6092 Saturday Sendees: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - 11:15 AM Main <5 Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sut. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. I English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times Welcome Home Baptist Church Methodist Church (336)246-9642 Reverend Jeff Vogler • Pastor Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Rev. J. Keith Franklin. Pastor Wednesday nighl - 7:00 p.m. - 336-877-2801 495 Highway 194 South Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Jefferson United Methodist Church 11:00 a.m. Praise anil Worship Service Bethany United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:45d.ni. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday Worship 11M0 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Burnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890' 846-J795 Reverend Sean Brig man 246-9031 Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.tn Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pnt. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Office Phone: .U6-M2-W10'Rev. Lam Jones • Paslor Paslor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport, NC instant quote: Beaver Creek Christian Church Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 Cornerstone Fellowship Rev. David Grinndl • 982-2080 8 336-512-6335 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 8911 rfcndship Baptist Church Rd Jefferson, NC Do not expect the evacu­ ees to be United Methodist. Find out if they would like to attend their faith services, invite them to your church, respect them if they do not want to attend church at all. Realize they may be having serious questions about their faith, and that church servic­ es can be emotional and they may not be ready for that. Be flexible and open. This is a humanitarian response, the goal isn't to find new members or best friends for your congregations. While it would be wonderful, it is not the goal. Church at Tleetupood 221 Hamett St., (Off Buck Mm Road) Friendship Baptist Church Expect the Unexpected reached at 877-1550. We would love to have you. Church of Christ at West Jefferson "Join us in worship to Christ'' Educate Yourselves Remember that evacuees will be traumatized with dif­ fering levels of symptoms. Educate yourself on what to expect, educate your church, and educate the evacuee. Identify a good listener who seems to connect with the evacuee to be the one to help with finding a counselor when needed. SAFE Blue Ridge Worship Center Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service -11:00am & 6:00pm share responsibilities among at least four or five persons. Find your best listeners and assign them to do just that—listen to evacuees and hosting constituents. Assign persons to accom­ pany evacuees, if needed, to social service agencies and government agencies. Sunday School • 10:00AM Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office Sunday Evenings (2nd & 4th) • 7:(M>I'M 200 Claybank Rood • (Hwy 1946 88 West) Wednesday Nl|>hl Bible Study • 7:IH)|*M Smethport. NC 28694 Youth Services • Sunday • 4:00PM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:90AM 9:00 AM -Worship Service Van Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sunday School Pastor Home:IMIUW•Cell: .136-977.1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 M r-i Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson -Hut 246-6077 HHMPHKFY MASONRY SUPPLY. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-952-9321 ONES uper Muffler LcMttV <n Exhaust A Other Under Cur Parts • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Moo -Fri 8-5 iVasi Jadanoo 336-246-2128 921 S JaHaw WIDXBB (IOXSTIIITTIOX * Continental Frimt Shop * * Blow Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the "We Care Pmgnm' unng Safety-klctti Environmental Servxt * BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP Mountain Aire Seafood & Steakhouse J * > DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP m) 502 Jefferson Ave. susa ™ 336-246-8806 c uriva «_r n BILL HART CONSTltVmON Commercial and Residential Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work • Hauling &Trackhoc Work PO Box 972 • We*t Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop. 336-846-7025 Dr Pepper Bottling Company KV West Jefferson 246-4591 ATF Service Minor Repairs Tire Sales Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete line of Building Supplier" Old Hwy 221 -S. Beam Creel • West IcITcrvm 336-246-3367 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Hwy 16 It 163 Intersection "^*3*4 Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 NC Inipecllont RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Auto Express Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager - David Miller 608IV. Main Street • Jefferson. NC' 246-5945 VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Boone, NC 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 Compliments of 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood "All Praise Be To God For Our Success" 828/ 262-3700 Srr-3025 See us for all your automotive needs Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County for over 20 tears H&W Oil Company -JTL 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Your Fufl Service Oil Company Call 846-9241 Michael LANDMARK GROCERIES St PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 ivivw.nslieitietnorial.org Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 West Jefferson 246-9969 www.jeffersonpivst.com The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jcfferjon, NC 336-246-4155 Mon-Sat-8:30 AM- 5:30 PM .XtUi.S07.2tm5 cs; I It \SERS Open lor Lunch & Dinner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson 1ST B Hwy 421- OOM, NC 828-264-9051 1 PQNT1AC FJUICK' GMC www.mackbrownlnc.com Pollard Glass KUB 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 Q HOME CARE 205-A Long St. • Jefferson 336-R46-9233 h^I 739 US Hwy 221 Bus I jOffijWN 336-846-7164 Asht County's Only Subscriber Newspaper tigi CARDINAL LANES Family Fun Center Mum• "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates ¥ 787 Hwy 221. West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings eaenma^r Off OtddmotDH© ffoo*te Kultola, 9ttc Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC •aati6M464'www^o<Hiekubeti BRITTHAVEN 1riT6-Eletcher St. JkJVilkwboj 336-5F7-9261 Britthaven is an EOE �JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS "THE OBSERVATION DECK ^ of Fluke Electronics News, an international electronics pub­ lication. Edwards, who said that SkyLine encourages its em­ ployees to continue learning and to stay abreast of techno­ logical advances, researched the latest equipment and determined that the Fluke 199C ScopeMeter is a multi­ functional tool for battery and equipment maintenance. By viewing the trend screen of the ScopeMeter, he is able to get a comprehensive view of battery performance. Using the storage function, he is able to compile a thor­ ough set of reference wave­ forms which are critical for analysis and troubleshooting. Edwards is proud of his work and pleased about the article in Fluke. "I am pleased that Fluke chose to write about our work at SkyLine because the ar­ ticle provides valuable prac­ tical information to readers, and it highlights SkyLine, a company that keeps its eye on the future and encourages its workers to continuously en­ hance their knowledge about emerging technologies in or­ der to ensure quality services for our customers," he said. Edwards believes that the opportunity he has to work for such a company resulted from his education at Surry Community College. "The two associate degrees Photo courtesy of Surry Community College Tom Edwards finds his education helps with his job at Skyline. I have, one in electrical pro­ grams and one in electronics, proved to be j ust what SkyLine was looking for when I was hired. Plus, taking advantage of the Co-op Program helped me become more marketable. I attended classes during the day, worked full-time during the evening for Surry Indus­ tries in Pilot Mountain, and earned college credits for my work experience. I was actu­ ally an experienced worker by the time I finished my second degree. I was able to put the Co-op work experience on my application and supply refer­ ences from my employer and from the Co-op coordinator which made me a more at­ tractive candidate for employ­ ment than applicants with no work history. Too, through my education at Surry, I be­ came a better thinker, a bet­ ter problem-solver, and a bet­ ter communicator; and these whole new continents and worlds Our 2§ Nationwide Mutual Instance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus. OH 43215-2220 8/05 EARLY SEASON SPECIALS! Carhartt Clothing Specials! Stop in today to see our selection of styles and sizes! Poulan Pro 18" Chainsaw Includes Accessories worth over $35.00 $15.00 rebate (103-006031 !16999 Agri-Fab Tow Behind Broadcast Spreader 125 Lb. 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Efforts REGAL CINEMAS INTO THE BLUE (PO-13) OU Nay, be a Columbus to are skills all employers want their employees to have," he said. Edwards is happy living in. the rural mountain area he is proud to call home and working in a high-tech field he finds challenging and re­ warding, and he is proud of the educational programs that made all of this possible. "I spent four years getting these technical associate de­ grees which I firmly believe are serving me as well as, if not better, than any bache­ lor's degree I can think of," he said. The entire article on Ed­ wards can be found at www. fluke.com, and more informa­ tion on SkyLine Membership Corporation can be found at www.skyline.org. 210 New Market St Center AUTO INSURANCE DISCOUNTS PAGE 9A More money needed to fight meth, Dole says Education changes man's life, career When Tom Edwards, who now lives in Ashe County, graduated from Alleghany County High School in 1994, he was uncertain about his future, particularly concern­ ing college and career plans. He knew he needed more than a high school educa­ tion but was undecided about which field of study would be a good fit for him. However, from information he received from high school teachers and counselors, he believed that Surry Community College would be a good next step for him, a good place to continue his education and figure out what to do with his life. Much has changed in Ed­ wards' life since 1994. He is now a skilled, experienced electronics technician whose insight and progressive ap­ proach to his work was fea­ tured recently in an interna­ tional trade publication. He is proud to be employed by a well established, reputable company in a position which is a perfect fit for his person­ ality, interests, and skills—a positive situation which he believes would not have hap­ pened for him without the ed­ ucation he obtained through Surry Community College. "By going to Surry Com­ munity College, I acquired fundamental knowledge and technical skills in the class­ room from instructors who emphasized real-world appli­ cations, and I gained work ex­ perience application through the Cooperative Education Program. With the help of instructors like Randy LeQuire, Joe Sloop, and Steve Burcham, I customized my educational plan and ended up with two associate in ap­ plied science degrees which helped me land the job I have today—one degree in Indus­ trial Systems Technology and another in Electronics Engi­ neering Technology. Edwards is a Central Office Technician for SkyLine Mem­ bership Corporation, a pro­ vider of telecommunications services ranging from basic dial tone to high-bandwidth applications to over 36,000 ac­ cess lines in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Coun­ ties in North Carolina and Johnson County in Tennes­ see. SkyLine is based in West Jefferson, and Edwards, who works in Alleghany County, is responsible for maintaining three of the 13 central office locations and ensuring equip­ ment reliability so that cus­ tomers receive uninterrupted service 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year. "Keeping the system up and running is our highest priority," Edwards said. "Loss of dial tone and ser­ vices to our customers is not an option under any circum­ stance." To ensure continuous tele­ communications services to its customers, Skyline re­ lies on electrical power from three sources: primary sup­ plier, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation; second-string power genera­ tors; and third-string banks of 700-pound batteries, each rated at 4000 amp-hours and 16 to 18 hours of reserve pow­ er. Edwards is responsible for central-office equipment maintenance whioh includes making sure these batteries go online instantaneously, providing a seamless transi­ tion from utility power to bat­ tery power without switching or mechanical interaction. His practical, forward-looking ap­ proach to this responsibility was featured in a recent issue FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 J �PACE 1QA FUIPAYR SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT North Carolina Symphony to perform on October 4 dp -JK- / i •L J ' J 1 William Henry Curry Resident Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony The North Carolina Sym­ phony will perform in West Jefferson on October 4 at 7:30pm in the auditorium of the Ashe County High School. This performance is supported by the New River Friends of the Symphony, a committee of the Ashe County Arts Council. William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor leads the orchestra in a classi­ cal concert featuring Elgar's Military March No. 3, "Pomp and Circumstance" and Walton's Symphony No. 1. Elgar wrote the Military Marches (there are five) to satisfy both the soldier in­ stinct within himself and to give the public music with which to celebrate. March No. 1 contains the tune familiar to graduates around the nation. Sir Wil­ liam Walton's admirers con­ vinced him to try composing a symphony after he had written several successful smaller works including his violin concerto. In 1933. he began work on his Sym­ phony No. 1 and agreed to its premiere in late 1934 by the London Symphony Orchestra, despite the fact that he had not completed the finale. The complete symphony was performed in November 1935. This concert will also feature the winner of the North Carolina School of the Arts Concerto Competi­ tion Ashlee* Miller perform­ ing Weber's Clarinet Con­ certo No.l. A junior in high school at the North Caro­ lina School of the Arts, Ashlee* Miller began her musi­ cal studies on piano at the age of four. With her talent and love for the music she continues her studies with Igor Begelman. Ashlee* is a member of the MCSA sym­ phony orchestra and wind ensemble. William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor, starts his tenth season with the North Carolina Symphony in 2005-06. A native of Pittsburgh, Curry started conducting and composing music at age 14. His first major appointment was at age 21 when he was named Assistant Conductor of the Richmond Chamber Or­ chestra. He came to North Carolina Symphony by way of New Orleans where he served as Resident Conduc­ tor of the New Orleans Sym­ phony. Currently Maestro Curry serves as the artistic director for Summerfest and all North Carolina Sympho­ ny summer programs. The North Carolina Sym­ phony is a full-time, profes­ sional orchestra with 65 members. The symphony performs about 60 concerts a year in the Raleigh, Dur­ ham and Chapel Hill area and travels extensively in North Carolina with their outreach program. Seating is reserved and tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Call 336-846-ARTS for reserva­ tions with a credit card or come by the Ashe Arts Cen­ ter to purchase tickets. This programs is funded, in part, by the New River Friends of the Symphony Commit­ tee with corporate support by Ashe County Motors and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. 'Children of the Drum' Photo by Linda Burchette Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs will hold the annual Fall Festival of the Frescoes on Saturday. Festival of the Frescoes Saturday, October 1st, the annual Fall Festival of the Frescoes will be held in Glendale Springs. Once again the Parish of the Holy Communion will present a tradition­ al country fair on the grounds of the Mission House across the street from Holy Trinity Epis­ copal Church (site of the Last Supper fresco by Ben Long). The fair will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Ample areas for parking and picnicking are available adjacent to the fair grounds. The church booths in­ clude: Granny's Attic full of treasures you've been seeking at yard sales; the Bake Sale booth full of goodies to eat now or take home for later; the Silent Auction Booth with displays of prized objects you might ob­ tain at bargain prices; and the Plant Booth, a treat for fall gardeners. Tickets for the beauti­ ful queen size quilt, dis­ playing hand embroi­ dered birds created by the ladies of the church, will be available. Many outside vendor booths with a broad selection of arts and crafts including wood working, knitwear, jewelry, pottery, and oth­ ers will be on hand. At the Fresco Cafe, cooks will be serving up, at a very reasonable price, a half of a barbequed chicken with sides of baked beans, slaw, and roll, or for lesser appe­ tites, the standard fare of Joe Franklin's Famous chili, and hot dogs with all theTixins'. Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC) will host a booth serving cold drinks and popcorn. There will be day-long entertainment, includ­ ing keyboard and guitar music, as well as singing groups, and a bell choir ensemble from South Carolina. The Mission House gift shop will also be open for browsing and gift purchases. Mark your calendar and to plan October 1st for a day at the Festival of the Frescos. More in­ formation is available by calling 336.982.3076. * Everyone's With Mediacom! Save over $500 when you subscribe to two great services from Mediacom The Digital Two Star Pak includes over 145 channels, including up to 32 channels o. HBO5 and Starz-. And Med,aeon, Online- delivers Interne, access .hatupt 80 times faster than 56k dial-up. with instant access that won't tie up your phone line! Get It All Without the Hassles of a Satellite Dish! • Digital Cable with HBO1" & Starz • More Channels Than Ever Before • Super-Fast High Speed Internet Service • Guaranteed Low Rates for a Year Photo Courtesy of Clann an Drumma Clann an Drumma from Glasgow, Scotland, will bring their Celtic music magic back to North Carolina on Oct. 14 and 15 in Union Grove at the VanHoy Farms Campground for the Carolina Celtic Jam. Their name in the Gaelic mguage means "Children f the Drum" and their mu­ le creates an amazing stiring in the soul by those ho experience it. Highghting five drummers and ae bag piper, the rhythms reated have a long-lasting ffect on the listener and ave spawned one ol the lost diverse and loyal fan illowings the Celtic music :ene has encountered. They have wowed rowds at numerous highind games such as Grandither Mountain and Loch [orman, as well as taking lie Renaissance Festival ircuit by storm. They per)rmed last year for the pening of the new Scotish Parliament before the }ueen of England. Who are they? They are Clann an Drumma, from Glasgow, Scotland, and they will bring their magic back to North Carolina on Oct. 14 and 15 to Union Grove' at the VanHoy Farms Campground. This, their final appearance in the U.S. until spring of 2006, proves to be a unique event even for the devout "Clann Fan." The Carolina Celtic Jam is the first event to be jointly presented by Grandfather Mountain, Appalachian Scots-Irish Society, and VanHoy Farms Campground. This Celtic music-oriented event will take place at a beauti­ ful 100-acre facility with great amenities including a covered arena insur­ ing protection against the weather. The "Jam" starts on Friday Oct 14 at 6 p.m. and will feature music, crafts and food vendors, children's activities, dem­ onstrators and a few sur­ prises. Friday night will feature the "gathering cel­ ebration" around a bonfire with Clann an Drumma supplying the energy. Sat­ urday will feature a full day of music and activities and will start at 10 a.m. Located just north of Statesville on 1-77 at exit 65, the easy to find camp­ ground is close enough and affordable enough to bring the whole family. Children 12 years old and younger get in free. Tickets for a camping weekend or in­ dividual day passes * can be found at www.vanhoyfarms.com or call 704-5395493. with H B O & Starz. w i t n HB^'l w 1' ' HighaSpeed I n t e rsm t tfedJ oCOm 0nlin* n e S3995 + $2095 A Month For A Year" A Month For A Year' 1? Mon,hs u8t RaleS f0r 11,6 12 Mnn.? When You Take Both! FREE INSTALLATION 1.866.966.CABLE www mediaconTcable.com 1.866.966.2225 •Ofh* mpirn Octotwf si, 700S and i« •vtfMMthxmaiTlnoKMri MediaconrP �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 PAGE 11A Five special services focusing on our LORD Sunday, October 2, 2005 Sunday, October 2, 2005 Monday, October 3, 2005 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 Wednesday, October 5, 2005 11:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM "The BIRTH of Christ" "The LIFE of Christ" "The DEATH of Christ" "The RESURRECTION of Christ" "The SECOND COMING of Christ" All Services Held at: BALD MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH 1160 Bald Mountain Road • West Jefferson, NC 336-877-1550 Special singing nightly by The Bald Mountain Church Choir Joined on Monday night by the Ashe Baptist Association Choir Speaker Sunday PM n LIFE' KEN FURCHES KEN LAWRENCE Ken Furches, native of Ashe County, attended Kenneth "Ken" Lawrence was born and raised in Ashe County. Buffalo Baptist Church, placed his faith in Jesus As a young husband, and new father, the Christ when he was eight years old, was baptized LORD saved Ken and truly became his Lord in 1961, and remained a member until 1992. & Savior. Years of spiritual growth and church He was ordained as a deacon in July, 1991 and involvement followed. In 1986 he was ordained served Buffalo until February 1992, at which time into the ministry at Grace Christian Center. Ken God called him into the ministry. Ken has served served as an Elder at Word of Life Christian as pastor of several Ashe County churches which Fellowship in Boone, NC and more recently, include, Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson, served the body of Waggoner Baptist Church as Phoenix Baptist Church in Lansing, and Mission Pastor. Currently, Ken is a Bible teacher at Bald Home Baptist Church in Fleetwood. He also Mountain Baptist Church and serves there as served as the Youth Council Chairperson of the chairman of the deacon board. Ashe Baptist Association for a term in which he Ken and Kitty (Lewis) Lawrence have been was instrumental in organizing several county- married for 38 years, have one son, Chris, wide youth revivals. He has traveled to Moscow, a daughter-in-law, Kate, and two very active Russia and Jamaica on mission trips. Ken and his grandblessings, Madison (3 years old), and Kaleb (1-1/2 years old). Chris and Kate have been called to serve in the ministry of missions, in New Jersey. Speaker Tuesday PM "RESURRECTION 1 nie Carpenter, native of Ashe County, i saved and baptized as a boy. penter joined Bald Mountain Baptist irch in 1993. He answered the call to ach on October 9,1994, and started ministry at Peak Valley Baptist Church, >re he remained for three years. From 7 to the present, Carpenter has been tor of the Oak Hill Baptist Church, e greatest miracle Jesus did is save soul," he says. Church and have four children, Brian, Tarren, Kendra and Kayla. Speaker Wednesday PM "SECOND COMING" Speaker Monday PM "DEATH" LONNIE CARPENTER wife Kim are members at Bald Mountain Baptist ROGER NEWTON Reverend Roger Newton will preach on Tuesday night October 4th. His text and topic will be taken from Phillippians 3:10 To Know Him and the Power of His Resurrection". Rev. Roger Newton of Fleetwood, North Carolina serves as Chaplain at both The Crossnore School and at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Rev Newton was previously the Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga Counties. He also serves as Adjunct Chaplain for Watauga Medical Center. Chaplain Newton grew up in Morganton graduating from Salem High School. He is a graduate of New Mexico State University and Baylor University, Waco, Texas, where he majored in religion and pre-medicine. Roger worked as a chemist for NASA for several years prior to receiving the call to ministry. He received his Masters of Divinity and pursued doctoral studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to his work with Hospice and Watauga Medical Center. Roger and his family have a rich history of service to God and his fellowman. He served the Southern Baptist Church International Mission Board as a church developer in Norway, Europe for many years and as Pastor of Pine Swamp Baptist Church in Fleetwood. NC. Roger has been married for 32 years to Deborah Newton who teaches at Mountain View Elementary School. They have three sons - Benjamin, age 30, a computer engineering consultant: Joshua, age 25. a Bio/Engineer at NASA: and Caleb, age 22, a 3rd year law student at Appalachian School of Law. They have been members at Bald Mountain Baptist Church for more than a decade. ELLIOTT OSOWITT Elliott Osowitt, of West Jefferson, originally raised in Los Angeles, California in a Jewish home, accepted Jesus as his Messiah at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Christmas of 1996 at the age of 47. He was baptized there on Easter Sunday of 1997 and remained a member of Bald Mountain until he was called to pastor Phoenix Baptist Church where he was ordained and served for 2 years. In 2003, Elliott and others were called to plant a new church in Ashe County, known as Faith Fellowship and Harvest Ministries, now two years old and growing. In addition to church planting, Elliott served three weeks with the NC Baptist Men in Sri Lanka after the tsunami; has a vital prison ministry; supports a missionary Baptist church on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation; and serves annually on mission in Nicaragua. Elliott and his wife Polly have two grown daughters and 6 grandchildren. �PACE 12A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIC HOMES ;S Wv |V 3%»V zTi '•••/ wnBi•>•••?',«.. •••• L <0 illlillW Jr's TIME FOR A AflZTF 4La' HOME! Classic Homes specializes in Custom Built Homes <o .av,H^ Quality Materials Low Interest Rates Built to N.C. Building Codes SERVICE AFTER THE SALE Stop by the Model Home Center Intersection of Hwys 221/163 or call 336-846-3600 or check us out on the web allamericanhomes.com ww H /•» �Football Friday Night Conference Opener vs. North Surry Greyhounds 7:30 p.m. Bring canned foods, cleaning supplies, diapers, clothing, etc. for Hurricane Katrina victims. Friday, September SO, STANDINGS MVC Football (Conf-Tot) Surry Central 1-0 (2-4) Forbush 1-0(1-4) Wilkes Central 1-1(1-4) Ashe County 0-0 (3-2) North Wilkes 0-1 (1-5) Starmount 0-1 (1-5) North Surry 0-1 (0-6) New Mountain Valley Conference by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter MVC Soccer (Conf-Tot) Wilkes Central 4-0 (6-1) Surry Central 3-1 (6-1) 3-1 (7-3) Forbush 2-2 (5-4) Starmount 2-2 (2-6) North Wilkes Ashe County 0-4 (5-6) North Surry 0-5(1-8) MVC Tennis Wilkes Central Ashe County Surry Central Forbush Starmount North Wilkes North Surry (Con/Tot) MVC Volleyball Forbush North Surry Surry Central Starmount North Wilkes Ashe County Wilkes Central (Con/Tot) 7-0(12-2) 5-2(14-3) 5-2 (7-4) 3-2 (5-3) 2-6 (4-7) 1-5 (2-8) 0-7(1-9) 8-0(10-1) 8-1 (10-1) 6-3 (8-3) 4-3 (6-3) 3-5 (3-5) 1-8(3-10) 0-9 (0-10) AYFL 3-4 Grade Jackets 3-0 Titans 4-1 Broncos 3-2 Bears 0-5 AYFL 5-6 Grade Raiders 5-0 Alleghany 2-1 Jackets 2-1 Packers 2-3 Steclers 1 -4 Youth Soccer 5-6 X-Cel Builders 5-1 UAP 5-1-1 Dr. Hank Clay 5-1 Sheets Grocery 5-1 Trivett's Home 3-3 Ashe Financial 3-3-1 Ashe Hospital 1 -3 Skyline/Brcmco 1-4-1 Cardinal Tree 1-4 Infinity Dry wall 1-5-1 Paisley Auto I -5 Youth Soccer 7-8-9 Los Arcoiris 5-0 AEV 4-0 4-1 SuccessReach 2-2 Ashe Abattoir 2-3 B.R. Chimney W. End Wreaths 2-3 1-3 Miller Bros. 0-4 Magic Video 0-4 Gates Youth Soccer 10-14 Hobby Barn 6-0 SturgillTree 5-1 Phipps Const. 4-2 Southeastern Fire 2-4 Miles Handyman 2-4 Stale Farm 1 -5 Infinity Drywall 1-5 ACC/Atlantic (Div-Tot) 2-0 (3-0) Florida State Boston College 1-1(3-1) Maryland 1-1 (2-2) Clemson 1-2(2-2) Wake Forest 0-1(1-3) 0-2(1-2) N.C. State ACC/Coastal (Div-Tot) 3-0 (4-0) Virginia Tech 1-0(3-0) Virginia .1-1 (3-1) Georgia Tech 1-1 (2-1) Miami North Carolina 1-1 (1-2) 0-2(1-3) Duke NFL/NFC South Tampa Bay 3-0 Atlanta 2-1 Carolina 1-2 New Orleans 1-2 MLB/NL East Braves Phillies Mets Marlins Nationals Pts. 5362 5355 5350 5351 5339 Location: West Jefferson, NC Year established: 1998 MVC member since: 1998 Student enrollment: 1,022 Mascot: Husky Colors: Purple, Silver ,White Recent conference champs: '04 Women's Cross Country '04-05 Women's Basketball MBNA RacePoints 4(H) at Dover (#28 of 36) 1. Jimmie Johnson 2. Kyle Busch 3. Rusty Wallace 4. Mark Martin 5. Ryan Newman FORBUSH Location: East Bend, NC Year established: 1967 MVC member since: 1998 Student enrollment: 1,065 Mascot: Falcon Colors: Red, White & Blue Recent conference champs: '05 Softball '05 Baseball '05 Men's Tennis NORTH WILKES Location: Hays, NC Year established: 1955 MVC member since: 1998 Student enrollment: 720 Mascot: Viking Colors: Royal Blue & White Recent conference champs: '04-05 Wrestling NORTH SURRY Location: Toast, NC Year established: 1958 MVC member since: 1998 Student enrollment: 1,120 Mascot: Greyhound Colors: Royal Blue, Grey Recent conference champs: '04 Men's Cross Country Huskies Mid-season Football Stats compiled by Ron Ray Opp. TEAM STATS Aahe 158 93 SCORING Points per game 31.6 18.6 1st DOWNS 60 46 54 Rushing 35 Passing 6 10 Penalty 0 1 RUSH. YARDS 1,349 614 Attempts 220 194 Avg. per rush 6.1 3.2 Avg. per game 269.8 122.8 7 Rush. TDs 17 PASS. YARDS 164 224 Completions 9 19 Attempts 43 70 Avg. per attempt 3.8 3.2 Avg. per comp. 18.2 11.8 Avg. per game 32.8 44.8 Pass. TDs 5 5 Interceptions 5 5 TOTAL OFF. 1,513 838 Total plays 263 264 Avg. per play 5.8 3.2 Avg. per game 302.6 167.6 FUMBLES 11 11 Fumbles Lost 5 6 9 Recoveries 11 Return yards 13 59 Avg. per rec. -1.2 6.6 Rec. TDs 0 2 INTERCEPTS. 5 5 Return yards 33 35 Avg. per INT 6.6 7 Return TDs 0 0 PENALTIES 46 27 Yards lost 407 221 Avg. per game 81.4 44.2 DEF.SACKS 9 4 59 Yards 25 POSSESSION 105:27 122:41 Avg. per game 21:05 24:32 3rd DOWN EFF.36.2 19.3 Made/Attempted 21-58 11-57 4th DOWN EFF.44.4 46.7 Made/Attempted 4-9 7-15 Turnover Ratio +1 -1 90-68 84-74 80-77 80-78 80-78 NASCAR Jimmic Johnson Rusty Wallace Ryan Newman Mark Martin Tony Stewart ASHE COUNTY SURRY CENTRAL Location: Dobson, NC Year established: 1961 MVC member since: 2005 Student enrollment: 824 Mascot: Golden Eagle Colors: Gold, Black & White Recent conference champs: '04 Men's Soccer '04 Men's Cross Country Recent state champs: '05 Individual Track '04 Individual Swimming WILK£5"CENTRAL LocaUonrWilkesboro, NC Year established: 1952 MVC member since: 1998 Student enrollment: 965 Mascot: Eagle Colors: Forest Green & Gold Recent conference champs: '04 Women's Tennis '04 Men's Soccer '05 Women's Soccer of the week Photo courtesy of Tim Richardson Richardson pitched a shutout through five innings in her first game at Appalachian. by Tim Richardson The Appalachian State softball team began their fall season last Saturday in Ban­ ner Elk, on the campus of Lees McRae College. Former Ashe County High School pitcher Kayla Richard­ son got her first college start in the opener against the home team. Kayla allowed two hits in the first inning but surrendered no runs. She settled her nerves, striking out all batters in the second inning and finished five in­ nings with six strikeouts, one walk and allowed no Bobcats runs, (score: App. State 7, Soiilhcrn Conference Standings #17 Appalachian 1-0(3-1) #18 Western Carolina 10(2-1) #22 Wofl'ord 1-0(2 1) Georgia Southern l-l (2-2) Chattanooga The Citadel Location: Boonville, NC Year established: 1968 MVC member since: 2005 Student enrollment: 760 Mascot: Ram Colors: Orange & Blue Recent conference champs: '04 Volleyball (State) '04 Football '04-05 Basketball Recent state champs: '04 Volleyball, '05 Individual Track Richardson debut SoCon players Division 1- A A Football Elon #7 i-ui man STARMOUNT Every four years the North Caro­ lina High School Athletic Associa­ tion realigns its conferences, and this year marks the second time that the Mountain Valley Conference has gone through some adjustments in member­ ship since its inception in 1998. Of the eight member schools from 2004, three have now departed: West Wilkes. Hibriten and West Caldwell. West Wilkes was moved down to the Northwest (1-A) Conference, joining neighboring East Wilkes, along with Alleghany, Elkin, Mt. Airy, East Surry, North Stokes and Bishop-McGuiness. Hibriten and West Caldwell shifted to a grouping closer to home, the Ca­ tawba-Valley Conference. They will be playing with Bandys, Maiden, Bunker Hill, Newton-Conover, Hickory, St. Ste­ phens and Fred T. Ford. Coming into the MVC are two schools that have moved up from the Northwest (1-A) Conference: Starmount and Surry Central. The new MVC now includes two schools from Wilkes (North & Central), two from Surry (North & Central), two from Yadkin (Forbush & Starmount) and Ashe County. Starmount is located in Boonville, and Surry Central is in Dobson, NC. MVC inter-league football games kicked off last Friday night, and the Huskies host their first conference match-up of the 2005 season tonight against North Surry. 0-0(3-1) 0 1 (3 1) 0-1 (2-2) 0-1 (1-2) Lees McRae 2) ASU won the second game against King College and lost to Carson Newman in the third game. The Mountaineers' softball team plays again this Sun­ day, October 2nd, in Boone. The first game (of the tripleheader] will be at 10:00 a.m. against Queens College. Kayla will start in the second game against Chattanooga State at 12:00 and will be on stand by for the third game against Young-Harris Col­ lege. Appalachian will have their final fall season games on Sunday, October 9th in Boone. Division II Football Southern Athletic ('on. Slant ings Wingate" 1 ) (40) #25 Presbyterian 1 ) (4 1) Lenoir-Rhynv Mars Hill # 15 Carson-Newman Catawba Tusculum Ncwberry 1 >(3-1> 1 > (2 2) 0- 1 (3-1) 0 1 (3 2) 0- I (2-2) 0- 1 ( 1 2 ) Photos courtesy of Appalachian Sports Information The SoCon offensive and defensive players of the week awards were both given to Mountaineers for their perfor­ mances in last week's win over The Citadel: quarterback Richie Williams (left) and defensive end Marques Murrell (right). Varsity I'flfcnb' Nighl this week P arents of varsity cheerleaders ami vaisily l«»«>il>,»lI players will Ik* ml i nduced priof lo game. Pictures will In- made prior i<> introduction!!. (allege < •anii'day Sn (unlay, October 1 #10 Virginia at Maryland #3 Virginia lech at West Virginia Ball Stale at #21 Boston Colic »e 12:00 pm 12:00.F.SPN 1:00 pin 1:00 pm Navy at 1 hike Utah at North Carolina Clemson at Wake Forest Syracuse at #(> Florida Stale 1:35 pm 3:30 pin, ESPNIJ V.30 pm. ABC South Florida at #0 Miami 8:00 pm. FSPNU #17 Appalachian (Open) Lenoir Rhyne at Wingate Emory & Henry at Methodist 1:30 pm 1 :(K) pm NFC South («ame<lay Vikings Atlanta Lions Tampa Bay Bills <" New Or lean (in San Antonio, 1 X Packers ('arolina Monday Night FBI �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS XC runners-up at Wilkes Central Old-School Athlete of the Week Former pro-baseball pitcher Andy Cheek got his start in the sport at the age of five, playing tee ball for the 2-time champion W.J. Twins. He then moved up to Little League, where he started pitching for the undefeated champion W.J. Reds team, and made the A.C. All-Star team twice. Cheek then moved into Sr. League and played for Yadkin Valley Bank, making the All-Stars for three more con­ secutive years and leading his team to a 3rd place fin­ ish in the state at the age of 15. In the spring of 1993 he began his high school career at Beaver Creek, where he played varsity and lettered all four years, and helped lead the Beavers to three Blue Ridge Conference titles. He was named Conference Player of the Year twice, and also received All-State honors two years as well. (Other high school recognitions: AllConference twice and Conference Player of the Year in Basketball; All-Conference thrice and Conference Player of the Year in football) Cheek was drafted out of high school by the Baltimore Orioles in the 18th round, but chose instead to play at Appalachian State University. The 'southpaw' continued pitching and also played outfield for the Mountaineers, lettering all three seasons and leading the team in hitting his junior year (.347 BA, 44 RBI, 8 HR). After his junior season he signed with the Boston Red Sox, where he played from 1999-2001 in the minor leagues at Ft. Myers and Sarasota (Fla.). Cheek's professional baseball career ended after having Tommy John surgery for torn liga­ ments in his elbow. He is currently the assistant coach for the Huskies JV baseball team, and he plays softball in the Ashe County Parks & Rec league. He and his wife, Liz, are expecting their first child in March. & Photo courtesy of Madeline Thompson Women's Cross Country team consists of (back row): Emily Gamble, Molly Hanes, Ashton Little, Emaline Shatley, Myra Miller and (front row), Laken Weaver, Whitney Stuart, Devin Little and Mandy Jensen. behind Forbush last week by The ACHS cross country three points, our guys beat teams had another strong them by seven points in this showing, this week at the meet, so I feel we're mak­ Wilkes Central Invitational ing progress. Eric Johnson on Monday. Both the men's earned a trophy by placing and the women's teams ran in the top ten (eighth)." Individual men's times well enough for runners-up in the six-school competi­ and finishes out of 57 runners were: 8th—Eric Johnson tion. The team scores for the (19:38), 12th—Eric Prange 14th—Brandy men's race were: 1st—Wil­ (20:28), kes Central (33 points), Phipps (20:44), 15th—Zach 2nd—Ashe County (66 Davis (20:47), 17th—Josh points), 3rd—Forbush (73 Shumate (20:54), 18th— Hudler (21:23), points), 4th—Starmount Holden (106 points), 5th—Allegha­ 19th—Randall Pennington ny (116 points), 6th—North (21:25), 21st—Zach Holman (21:32), 31st—Andy Widner Wilkes (no score). Coach Logan Freeman (22:40), 41st—Orrin Shatley commented, "This was the (24:13), 48th—Cory Halsey best finish by our men's team (24:54). The team scores for the in a long time. After placing by Shane Hopkins Photo courtesy of Madeline Thompson Men's Cross Country team consists of (back row): Zack Holman, Zack Davis, Randell Pennington, Holden Hudler, and Cory Halsey, (front row) Eric Johnson, Josh Shumate, Andy Widner, Orrin Shatley. Not pictured is Eric Prange. women's race were: 1st— Wilkes Central (23 points), 2nd—Ashe County (48 points), 3rd—North Wilkes (77 points), 4th—Forbush (105 points), 5th—Alleghany (no score), 6th—Starmount (no score). Coach Freeman said, "Molly Hanes really stepped up on our women's team. She finished a best ever second on the team, while running a PR (personal record). She shaved almost three minutes off her time last year on the same course. Along with Molly, Ashton Little and Em­ ily Gamble earned trophies by placing in the top ten." Individual women's times and finishes out of 41 run­ ners were: 4th—Ashton Lit­ tle (22:22), 6th—Molly Hanes (23:33), 9th—Emily Gamble (24:01), 15th—Emaline Shat­ ley (25:00), 18th—Mandy Jenson (25:53), 19th—Devin Little (25:59), 20th—Myra Miller (26:12), 25th—Whit­ ney Stuart (28:46), 38th— Laken Weaver (36:31). Coach Freeman noted, "This was the third consecu­ tive week of running tough, slow courses. Next week we go to Hillsville, Virginia, which is a very fast course, so I'm expecting some excel­ lent times at that meet." The men's and women's teams will be competing next Wendesday (Oct.15) at the Maroon Tide Invitational in Hillsville (VA), beginning at 4:15 p.m. , Golf team takes Black Belt honors 2nd at Oakwoods § © Photo courtesy of Mark Johson Herb McKittrick (I) and Logan Orr (r) is shown with instruc­ tor Mark Johnson. Photo courtesy of Debbie Pennington Last week's Athlete of the Week, Chelsea Sexton, is shown In a recent match. The ACHS ladies' golf team came in second place at Oakwoods Country Club in Wilkes County on Tuesday night. The Huskies finished just behind Alleghany, defeating Mt. Airy, Wilkes Central and Forbush. Team scores: Individual scores: 1st—Alleghany (86) 1st—Jessie Poole, 35 (Alleghany) 2nd—Ashe County (96) 2nd—Chelsea Sexton, 45 (Ashe) 3rd—Mt Airy (98) 6th—Amanda Hamby, 51 (Ashe) 4th—Wilkes Central (103) Erica Vannoy, 56 (Ashe) 5th—Forbush (108) Olivia Cox, 61 (Ashe) Taylor Stansberry, 61 (Ashe) Herb McKittrick and Logan Orr both members and assis­ tant instructors of Shotokan Karate of Ashe recently received their Black Belts. McKittrick and Orr was test in front of a board consisting of 6 Black Belt instructors form the local area including their instructor Sensei Mark Johnson and his in­ structor Sensei Johnny Watkins. Mr. McKittrick and Mr. Onreceived their certificates and Black Belts in a special ceremo­ nial class. Herb McKittrick and Logan Orr had been training in the martial for several year including 4 years with Sensei Mark Johnson. Logan Orr was Sensei Johnson's first student up arrival in Ashe County. "I am very proud of these men, the way they conduct themselves as a martial artist and outside of class has set the example for future martial artist in the area." said Sensei Johnson. Classes are held at the Ashe County Youth Council in West Jefferson on Thursday nights at 7:00pm (Former Helig Myers building). For class information contact Sensei Mark A. Johnson at 336-667-3581 or Sensei Herb McK­ ittrick at 336-384-9192. Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Beth Eldreth is the winner for this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Beth correctly chose the race winner. Jimmie Johnson, and guessed closest to the avg speed of 115.054 mph with a guess of 118.4 mph. Scott Brothers win Twilight League Playoffs at Mountain Aire Golf Club. The team from Scott Brothrs Heating and Air was vic>rious in the playoff final of te Twilight League at Mounlin Aire Golf Club on Monay, September 26,2005. The cott Brothers beat the team om Heritage Automotive by ve shots for the win. In the jmpetition, each member f the team plays against a uota based on his handicap ad can help or hurt the team y as many as four points, he point differentials are ien totaled for all players to etermine the winners each 00^ The thirteen teams played ich other during the regular »ason in a round robin cometition. The team from Peak arms was the champion of le regular season with a reird of nine wins and three isses. Members of the Peak arms team were: Rusty Es»s, Jack Gwyn, Dick Blohm, Permit Dancy, John Dancy, eau Estes, Kerry Witherpoon, Brantley Price, George Zeller, Aaron Cox, Rocky Van­ noy, Jesse Davis and Mark Vannoy. The playoffs began at the end of regular season pay and Scott Brothers beat the teams of Skybest Communi­ cations, Castle the Store, Vir­ ginia-Carolina Concrete and Heritage Automotive to claim the championship. Members of the Scott Brothers team include: Chad Scott, Randall Scott, Trey Scott, Bob Neaves, Jim Taylor, Bill Cleaver, Eric Greer, Larry Pelt, Trent Brown and Gary Blevins. The Twilight League at Mountain Aire Golf Club was begun thirty-five years ago by Carl Hagel, then owner of Mountain Aire and has been played continuously ever since that time. The league has grown from four teams with twenty players to thir­ teen teams with over 165 players. Matches are played on Monday evenings at six o-clock from May until late September. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next Photo by Shane Hopkins Texas-based CWF (Christian Wrestling Federation) came to town last Saturday night for an action-packed night of grap­ pling and high-flying acrobatics. The event, held at Family Central gym, was sponsored by Highlands Community Church. Photo by Shane Hopkins Ashe County fams really got behind the good guys, but they were just as vocal when it came to the vidians of the CWF. David Bauguess is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. Congratulations, David! He guessed more winning teams than any other contestant. Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! week! THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY William H. Curry, Resident Conductor Tickets available at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone 336.846-AKTS October 4, 2005 7:30 pm Ashe County High School Adults: $12 • Students: $5 All seats reserved �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 PAGE 3B COMMUNITY NEWS All you need are water and a cliff, a new edition of North Carolina waterfalls North Carolina's great outdoors offer treasures too numerous to count: starry nights, stunning sunsets, towering pine trees. But something about water run­ ning downhill very, very quickly tends to stir the soul more surely than the highest mountains and blu­ est skies. If waterfalls provide the surest routes to rapture, then Kevin Adams provides the surest routes to the wa­ terfalls. Since its publica­ tion in 1994, Adam's book North Carolina Waterfalls has sold more than 40,000 copies and become the de­ finitive guidebook to falling water in the Tar Heel State. This fall sees the publica­ tion of a new edition of North Carolina Waterfalls, com­ pletely updated and greatly expanded. Adams includes three times as many falls in this new edition as he did in the old, and he once again hiked to every single water­ fall himself before adding it to his guide. "Wow, what a difference 11 years make," Adams writes in his introduction to the new edition. "I was astonished to find so many Web sites and chat rooms devoted to waterfalls. I quickly realized that while there is a lot of good infor­ mation on the Internet, it is also a bottomless pit of mis­ information. "I decided I needed to completely revise this book and include as much de­ tailed information as pos­ sible about each waterfall, particularly regarding ac­ cess. At a minimum, it would allow me to correct some of the inaccurate and confusing information from the first edition that the In­ ternet has perpetuated." Adams says that some waterfalls that were on pub­ lic property when he wrote the first edition are now on private land, and vice versa. Some waterfalls became easier to get to, thanks to new roads and trails, while others had access informa­ tion change "to the point of absurdity." Adams described 200 wa­ terfalls in the first edition, in this new edition, he de­ scribes 600. "I worked hard to find as many waterfalls in North Carolina as possible," Please join the High untry community for a tidraiser to bring sustainle support to individu} and communities most -ectly suffering from e hurricane disasters. 3 will be hanging tarps, ipping wood into mulch, ilding water filtration stems, sifting through ish and building comst piles, testing soil & iter and performing biomediations, establishing mposting toilets, plantg organic seeds, operat­ es equipment and generars with biodiesel (and ree vehicles on straight getable oil), helping at e community-controlled immon Ground health nic, distributing supplies )m grassroots disaster lief centers, and organizg many other permaculre projects. Come hear live music performers Jay Brown, elissa Reaves, and many ire. Also hear stories Raleigh, NC - North Car­ olina's electric cooperatives sent line crews to Louisi­ ana this week to assist with power outages caused by Hurricane Rita. Rita, a cat­ egory three hurricane when it reached landfall, slammed the Louisiana-Texas bor­ der Saturday morning with winds reaching 120 mph. North Carolina electric co­ ops sent more than 100 line technicians from eight NC co-op systems. The NC co-op crews were sent to assist two Louisiana electric coopera­ tives, which include Beau­ regard Electric Cooperative (DeRidder, LA) and Wash­ ington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative (Franklinton, LA). Additional line crews will be sent later this week from North Carolina's elec­ tric cooperatives. This is not the first time in 2005 the NC's electric cooperatives have been de­ ployed to assist cooperatives in other states. More than 375 line technicians from 21 NC co-op systems assisted with power restoration ef­ forts after Hurricane Ka­ trina at several Mississippi electric cooperatives in Au­ gust. Previous to that, 185 line technicians were sent to Alabama in July to help with power restoration after Hurricane Dennis. The deployment of help is part of a mutual aid agree­ ment shared between the nations' nearly 1000 electric cooperatives to help one an­ other in times of emergency, such as natural disasters. North Carolina's 27 in­ dependent electric coopera­ tives serve approximately 2.5 million people in 93 of the state's 100 counties. Scenes from Festival Latino X Xz rrraghSH \ lk.(ir •*: -•« J -J Linville Falls he writes. Adams looked at United States Geological Survey maps for every part of the state, including the coast, "just so I could say I studied every topo map." Even with every topo map, the Internet, and the widespread network of con­ tacts Adams has established over the years, finding every single waterfall in the state was just beyond his grasp. "The first problem is that there is no suitable defini­ tion for the word waterfall. The second problem is that it's impossible for anyone to know how many water­ falls are in a state as big as North Carolina," Adams writes. "I've spend a good part of my life searching out the state's waterfalls...I'd estimate there are between 1,000 and 1,500 waterfalls in North Carolina." About the Author: Kevin Adams stole the idea for North Carolina Waterfalls from his mother and older brothers, who talked about the need for such a book during family vacations to the mountains. Kevin's pho­ tos have been published in National Geographic Adven­ ture, Outdoor Photographer, Ridge Backpacker, Blue Country, Our State, Natural History, Wildlife in North Carolina, and more than 12 other magazines, as well as in six books. He also writes a regular "Natural Heritage" feature for Our State maga­ zine and frequently teaches photography workshops and leads eco-tours. He lives in High Point, North Carolina, with his wife and their "ugly cat, Asa." Title: North Carolina Wa­ terfalls: A Hiking and Pho­ tography Guide, 2nd edition Author: Kevin Adams Price: $19.95 paperback ISBN: 0-89587-320-6 Specifications: 6x9, 590 pag­ es, 65& b&w photos, 16-page full-color insert. Publication Date: August 2005 Subject: Travel and Photog­ raphy Rockin' for ReliefSustainable solutions to Hurricane Katrina inday, October 2 m until Late in the 5PRESSO NEWS/ OOTSLOGGERS IRKING LOT NC coop update from the Common Ground Collective relief workers, and other news from the ground. Other speakers and performers are cur­ rently being added. This event is sponsored by: Espresso News/Mo­ saic Books, Footsloggers, Shoppes at Farmers' Hard­ ware, Grapevine Music, and others added daily. Your donations will go to area activists who will contribute to the Common Ground Collective, a group working in the New Or­ leans area doing ongoing disaster relief and com­ munity rebuilding. We will join other activists from across the country travel­ ing to Algiers, LA to imple­ ment sustainable develop­ ment models. We are asking for money to purchase biodiesel and other items not donated. We are hoping to rent or borrow a wood chipper and diesel generator. For more in­ formation email katrinarelief@wildmail. com or contact Deborah Hollingsworth or Elizabeth West at 336-877-5571. Items needed include: biodegradeable soaps, de­ tergents, shampoos/condi­ tioners, toothpaste, nondeet bug repellant, other hygiene products, organic tampons, condoms, and multi-vitamins. medical material donations: alcohol swabs, back bracers, pack­ aged medications. Safety gear: water filters, rubber boots (all sizes), pollen/ mold strength dust masks. Hand tools like hammers, saws, prybars, sledge ham­ mers, tarps and flashlights, leatherman tools, other hardware (nails, screws) to do building repairs. Gar­ dening tools like shovels, pitchforks, and trowels. We are also collecting pet supplies and medications to support a woman who has rescued many dogs and cats. Her list includes: beds, fencing, kennels, Heartguard, Frontline, Ad­ vantage, ringworm treat­ ment, heartworm snap tests, bleach, paracet. We will NOT accept clothes, books, shoes, or household items not on our needs list. Thanks for your support! Photos by Linda Burchette Latins and non-Latins alike enjoyed a day of fun Sept. 17 at Festival Latino held at Family Central. Music and dancing, food and games, contests and educational displays, health screenings and prize drawings offered a variety of entertainment and information to the Latino population and others throughout the Ashe County community. Schools, busi­ nesses, civic groups and individuals joined with High Country Amigos and the Ashe Latino Center to pres­ ent me zna annual event. ent the 2nd annual event. «IS* * —Piiim, %wiPIMMIIW IMltfiiliilffl Yadkin Valley Bank announc third quarter dividend and branch openings Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company (Nasdaq: YAVY) announced today that the third quarter cash dividend will be 11 cents per share and will be paid on October 28, 2005 to share­ holders of record October 7. 2005. The dividend pro­ vides an annualized return of 3.26% on yesterday's clos­ ing stock price of $13.50 per share. The Bank is pleased to announce two recent branch openings. On August 4, 2005 the Bank opened a branch in Linville, North Carolina off Highway 181 in Linville Ridge under the regional name, High Country Bank, A Division of Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company. On September 6, 2005, the Bank opened a branch at 197 Medical Park Road in Mooresville, North Carolina under the name of Piedmont Bank, a Division of Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Com­ pany. The Linville branch is the Bank's first office in Av­ ery County, while the Medi­ cal Park branch is the third office in Mooresville and the fifth in Iredell County. Yadkin Valley Bank, a community bank head­ quartered in Elkin, North Carolina, serves customers from twenty-two full-ser­ vice banking offices located in the piedmont, foothills and northwest mountains of North Carolina. Offices lo­ cated in Jefferson and West Jefferson (Ashe County), El­ kin (Surry County), North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro (Wilkes County), and East Bend, Jonesville, and Yadkinville (Yadkin County) are operated under the Yadkin Valley named. Offices in Mooresville and Statesville (Iredell County), and Corne­ lius and Huntersville (Meck­ lenburg County) are operat­ ed under the assumed name "Piedmont Bank". Offices in Boone (Watauga County) and Linville (Avery County) are operated under the as­ sumed name "High Coun­ try Bank". Sidus Financial, LLC, a wholly-owned sub­ sidiary with headquarters in Greenville, North Caro­ lina, was acquired on Octo­ ber 1, 2004. Sidus provides mortgage banking services to customers in North Caro­ lina, South Carolina, Geor­ gia, Maryland, Tennessee, and Virginia. EXPERIENCE The Newest in Innovative Technology ORTHODONTICS Available This September in the High Country! New Office Location Blue Ridge Plaza, West Jefferson, NC DR. DERWOOD L. ASHWORTM D . D . S . , M.SC.O. American Association of Orthodontists Southern Society of Orthodontists Call Today for an Appointment! NO CHARGE FOR EXAMS Convenient Payment Options Toll Free: 1-866-667-4752 �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST UNITED STATES The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when the confederacy fired upon Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. 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Main Street I4I Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, N C West Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am - 5pm 336-982-9821 336-246-2501 aatifcn Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • Wesi Jefferson 336-246-3367 ffAV VMEB4 j �TEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 the helmet, 1 brick of floral foam, 1 dozen fresh-cut flow­ ers in your teams' colors, 6 stems of leather fern and 6 stems of lemon leaf, floral preservative, floral clippers and knife, teacup saucer. Flowers Add Inspiration for Fall Home Decorating Fall is a time of year when color is all around us. Leaves are turning yellow, orange, red and crimson; the grass is fad­ ing from brilliant green to varying shades of yellow, orange and brown; and bright orange pumpkins and cornucopias abound. Let nature's palate serve as an inspiration for your fall home decorating by bringing a taste of the outdoors in. "You don't need to change your paint color or bring in new furniture to update the look in your home this fall. There are so many beautiful things you can do with natural materials like grasses, leaves, twigs and flow­ ers," says Jill Slater, a floral designer from San Francisco who serves as the spokesperson for the Flower Promotion Organization. "You can make a centerpiece for a table, a natural wreath for the doors and walls or put seasonal grasses and flowers in vases scattered around the house." Slater has been prepar­ ing flower arrangements for years, but says you don't have to be an expert to create a masterpiece. Here are some fallthemed projects you may want to try: * EZ Spiral Bouquet It's easy to look like a pro and impress guests this season with this easy, freestanding chry­ santhemum bouquet that inspires the senses and delights the eye. Materials: 10 to 15 stems of mixed colored phrysanthemums (if a larger bouquet is desired, use more flowers or add some greenery); waxed florist string or raffia approximately two-feet in length; one-inch wide complimentary colored wired ribbon, approxi­ mately two-feet in length. Directions: Step 1 - Strip and clean the leaves off the chry­ santhemums, removing foliage that will fall below the thumb while making the bou­ quet. Step 2 - Gather three to five stems of mums in your hand. (If you are right handed hold the flowers in your left hand and vice-versa.) Hold them vertically between your thumb, index finger and third finger. The lower you hold the flower stem, the longer and larger in circumference your spiral bouquet will be. Step 3 -- - Begin the spiral placement by placing additional flower stems at a 45degree angle against the rest of the bou­ quet. Do not lay the stems on top of each or let them cross, instead, lay them next to each other. After three to five stems have been added in this fash­ ion, twist the bouquet (either clockwise or coun­ ter clockwise, depending on what feels comfort­ able in your hand). Add additional flowers using this same method. You will be creating a spiral of flowers. Keep all the heads/blooms of the mums at the same height. If desired add foliage. Step 4 - Bind the flow­ ers by wrapping the flo­ rist string or raffia sever­ al times around the flower stems at the point you held the flowers. Leave several inches of thread to tie off the bouquet. Bring the thread through the center of the flowers and pull the thread tightly. Cut the thread and tie it to the loose end. Step 5 — Cut the ends of the flower stems very straight and finish the bouquet off with a comple­ mentary ribbon if desired. Step 6 — To make the bouquet literally stand on end, by itself, gently spread the stems and if necessary, trim the center stems slightly shorter than the rest of the bou­ quet. 5 she High Country Realty % , www.ashecountyrealestate.com 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC • (Downtown West Jefferson) MLS www.AsheCountvRealEstate.com 336-246-6348 / 800-729-0735 " alt's IK BRAND NEW MOUNTAIN GET AWAY! This brand new 3BR/2BA mountain retreat features wood doors, open ceiling, deck, privacy and year round long-range views. $209,0(H) HI50 of floral foam, floral clippers, 2 to 3 stems of chrysanthe­ mums. For people who like to entertain, another project Slater recommends for fall is to make seasonal place cards that can be set on the table for party guests. "Miniature pump­ kin vases inscribed with your guests' names look perky when placed on the dining table as seating place cards. These minia­ ture personalized vases will make a big statement and a lasting impression," says Slater. They are also a festive and seasonal take-home gift for each partygoer. * Pumpkin Place Cards Materials: (For One Miniature Pumpkin Place Card) 1 miniature pumpkin, a paring knife, a teaspoon, a permanent marker, one-eighth brick Directions: Step 1: Soak the floral foam in water treated with floral pre­ servative/food for at least 30 minutes. Step 2: Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin and then scoop out as much pulp and seeds as possible. Step 3: With the permanent marker, inscribe the guests' names on the pumpkins. Step 4: Next, cut the flo­ ral foam to fit inside the miniature pumpkin. Step 5: Now cut the indi­ vidual flowers off each chrysanthemum, leaving each stem as long as pos­ sible. Step 6: Finally, cut each flower to approximately 4 to 5 inches in length and insert them into the floral foam. A round shape is the goal. And if the party you're hosting will take place during a football game, your fans are sure to appreciate a flower arrangement made inside one of their team's hel­ mets. Slater calls this cre­ ation "Helmet Hues." Materials: 1 football hel­ met, 1 bowl to fit inside Main Street £ Discount • •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Balh & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quills & Shams lo malch •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains • Towels • Bedding Directions: Step 1: Soak the floral foam in water that has been treated with floral preservative for at least 30 minutes. Step 2: Cut the floral foam to fit inside the bowl. Now set the bowl into the helmet. Step 3: The trick to arranging flowers in a round container is to think of the face of a clock. Start with the Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Roby Poe Road (336) 982-6020 you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% hank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. ML Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. 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Easy maintenance, good condition, new floors, new fuel tank, new ceiling fans & new water heater. 1 car garage/work­ perfect for permanent or seasonal living. This 2BR/1BA home has an open floor It's true! Several Ashe County properties are going all over the UNITED STATES, then to CANADA, MEXICO, GERMANY, FRANCE, JAPAN & other exotic countries around the globe! HOW? By being showcased in shop. great for starter, retirement or plan. $169,769. / NEW MOUNTAIN CABIN READY TO MOVE INTO! Nestled in the woods in Glendalc Springs, this 3BR/3BA cabin with wood doors, fireplace, covered front porch, deck & basement is perfect for your mountain getaway. $225,000 SI49 additional greenery at the quarter hours and then fill in all the hours of the imaginary clock with more greenery. Step 5: The last step is to add the flowers. This is simple; follow the same procedure with the flow­ ers as you did with the greenery. All the flowers should be cut to approxi­ mately 5 to 6 inches in length. Step 6: Set the helmet full of flowers on a teacup saucer to stabilize it. For more design ideas, or to order a free brochure about decorating with flowers, log on to www. flowerpossibilities.com. Courtesy of ARA Content A • Bedspreads •Comforters PAGE 5B rental income home. $67,600. J150295. HOME ON BRADY ROAD (ALLEGHANY) - Imagine enjoying every weekend stress free in a peace­ ful country collage. Excellent getaway home. Sit on the front porch of this 2BR/IBA home enjoying the breeze as you listen to the sounds of nature. Furnished and ready for your vacation. $73,000. J150327. ENJOY THE NEW RIVER - From your front lawn or view the beautiful surrounding mountains from the large covered deck. This almost new home will make the perfect getaway or permanent home. Features 4BR/3BA. FP. full, partially finished basement, pantry and walk in closets. $339,000. 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PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY - This adorable old farm house features 3BR/IBA & offers upstairs area which has served as artist level has small kitchenette, large room studio. Two other structures on property for family or another bedroom. Covered rocking chair porch to enjoy the Yights have served as artist studios, as well. This getaway also features 26.7 acres & sounds of the New River. $245,000. and mtn spring. Property, also, includes wraparound porch, deck & root cellar. $147,500. Land_IJstlngs; J131635. GREAT MEWS IN TWO DIRECTIONS - This 1 acre lot at Village STONEBR1DGE LOG CABIN! Listen to the sounds of the mountain stream from the covered porches of this 3BR/3BA Stoncbridgc log cabin with loft area, wood drs, stone fpl, full finished bsmt, covered porches, deck & located in a peaceful wooded setting $325,000 1)118 WELL KEPT HOME IN THE HEART OF GLENDALE SPRINGS! 4BR/3BA home with fireplace, 3-car attached garage, basement with apartment, covered porch, patio, private back yard and located in Glendalc Springs with year round access. $185,500 M122 CALL US FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS on the New is level with the road, partially cleared/wooded, has access to large riv­ erfront common area, walking trails and has paved roads and underground utilities. Lot is located convenient to the Jeffersons. Blue Ridge Parkway. New River Slate Park. golf, shopping and restaurants. $52,500. J131831. LAUREL MOUNTAIN ESTATES - Great long range views from this gently sloping 592 So. Main Street • Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-246-7455 • Fax: 336-246-4532 Website: www.UCDogwoodRcalty.com .560 acre lot. Lot has community water available. Close to Boone and the Jeffersons. $30,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS. CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c2lhcritagcrealty.com �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST NOTICE OF SALE FRIDAY • OCTOBER 14™ AT 2:00PM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JEFFERSON, NORTH CAROLINA a IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-SP-74 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY RICHARD BROWN LONDON, and wife KATHERINE S. LONDON, and • DARYL RICHARD LONDON ) ) ) ) Petitioners ex parte ) ) NOTICE OF SALE TO: HONORABLE JERRY L. ROTEN, ASHE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT 282, Page 720), on the west 86.23 feet; South 15 de­ by Cranberry Creek, on the south by Melvin Bolick grees 08 minutes 15 sec­ Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County in the above (Deed Book 254, Page 2244), of 180.33 feet; South and on the east by NCSR # 17 degrees 33 minutes captioned special proceed­ 1603, and being more partic­ ularly described as follows. 00 seconds East for a NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the ing, the undersigned Com­ missioner will, on the 14th day of October, 2005, on BEGINNING on an exist­ the Third Floor of the Ashe County Courthouse in Jef­ ing 1/2" rebar, said rebar having NC Grid Coordinates of N = 977568.40' and E = ferson, North Carolina, at 2:00 p.m. offer for sale to the onds East for a distance distance of 64.99 feet; thence leaving the creek and with the Bolick line South 89 degrees 24 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 24.99 feet to an existing iron highest cash bidders, the fol­ 1316192.63'(NAD 83 In Feet); thence with the Pow­ pin; thence South 89 lowing described land located ers line South 86 degrees 45 degrees 24 minutes 43 seconds East for source of title see that certain Tract 1: .727 acres with 144 a distance of deed conveyed to Richard foot frontage on Cranberry 158.69 feet London as recorded in deed to an exist­ ing iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 24 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 29.96 feet to a point in book 169 at page 1741, that Creek. Tract 2: .727 acres with 137 certain deed recorded in deed foot frontage on Cranberry book 333 at page 1095. Job Creek. Tract 3: .727 acres with 133 No 050810. foot frontage on Cranberry DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY From Jefferson take High­ way 221 North to New River Outfitters / South Fork of the Creek. Tract 4: .727 acres with 135 foot frontage on Cranberry Creek. the center of New River. Go .7 mile to NCSR# 1603; thence with the Cranberry Creek Road on the right. Turn right on Cran­ conducted pursuant to the judicial sales procedures berry Creek Road and go .3 contained in Article 29A, §1- miles to the property on the right in the river bottom. From Sparta take Highway 221 South to the Ashe / Al­ 339.1 et .scq., of the North Carolina General Statutes. At the time of sale, each high leghany line in Scottville. make a deposit in the amount Go 1.3 miles to Cranberry of five (5%) of the bid price Creek Road on the left and or Seven Hundred Fifty go .3 miles to the property on the right in the river bottom. ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater. Signs are on the property. This the 14th day of September, 2005. center of the road a curve to the left hav­ in Chestnut Hill Township, Ashe County, North Carolina located on Cranberry Creek minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 195.70 feet to ing a radius of 992.18 feet and an arc length of 364.13 feet, taining 2.973 acres accord­ tance of 25.98 feet to a point in the center of Cranberry being subtended by a chord of North 11 degrees 21 minutes 07 seconds West for a distance of 362.09 feet; North 21 degrees 51 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 62.11 ing to a survey by Randy G. Rhodes and Assoc. PA. PLS Creek; Thence up and with the creek South 24 degrees 31 minutes 08 seconds East 1116.76 feet and an arc Hill Township, Ashe County, for a distance of 149.33 feet ; South 17 degrees 22 min­ length of 75.95 feet, be­ utes 18 seconds East for a bidder shall be required to feet; along a curve to the right having a radius of # 3094, located in Chestnut The sale will be of North 19 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 75.93 feet; North 17 degrees 58 Road on the banks of Cran­ berry Creek; A certain tract of land con­ North Carolina, bounded by the lands of, formerly a 1 /2" rebar on the east side of Cranberry Creek; thence South 86 degrees 45 minutes 22 seconds West for a dis­ of, or in possession of the distance of 82.05 feet; South following: on the north by 12 degrees 26 minutes 40 Jerry Powers (Deed Book seconds East for a distance of ing subtended by a chord minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 57.13 feet; North 17 degrees 58 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 12.65 feet to a point in the center of the road; thence with the Powers line ; South The property will 22 seconds West for a be sold in four (4) .727 acre tracts with new legal de­ David Jolly, Commissioner P.O. Box 38 distance of 22.28 feet to scriptions based on a cur­ 1781 Clifton Road the BEGINNING. rent survey. Each tract joins Surveyed in August 2005 Cranberry Creek Road in the Crumpler, NC 28617 336.982.9090 using NC Grid north as back and fronts on Cranberry Creek. 977.2800 cell 86 degrees 45 minutes a bearing Reference. For djolly@skybest.com David Jolly, Attorney Phone: 336.977.2800 • Email: djolly@skybest.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30,2005 PAGE 7B NOTICE OF SALE FRIDAY • OCTOBER 14™ AT 2:30PM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JEFFERSON. NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE ASHE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-SP-79 JOHN MYERS, and wife LINDA MYERS ) ) And VALLEY OAK COMPANY ) Petitioners ex parte ) ) NOTICE OF SALE TO: HONORABLE JERRY L. ROTEN, ASHE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County in the above captioned special pro­ ceeding, the undersigned Com­ missioner will, on the 14th day of October, 2005, on the Third Floor of the Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson, North Carolina, at 2:30 p.m. offer for sale to the highest cash bidders, the following de­ scribed land located in Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina which lands are more particularly described in Deed ed plat reference is hereby made for specific location and descrip­ tion of said tracts of land. And being a new survey of the land described in and conveyed by that certain deed from Catherine M. Eller, Widow, to Vernon Mau­ rice Eller; Clinton Bruce Eller; Joy Eller Brackens; Mark Wayne Eller; and Micah Lynn Eller, dated 26 April 1994, and of record in Book 198, at page 2459-2461, inclusive, Ashe County Registry. Tract 2: .2.012 acres overlooking Naked Creek. The sale will be conducted pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained vn Article 29A, §1-339.1 et .seq., of the North Carolina General Statutes. At the time of sale, each high bidder shall be required to make a deposit in the amount of five (5%) of the bid price or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater. 2 ILL 2 ACRES ACRES This the 14th day of September, 2005. David Jolly, Commissioner P.O. Box 38 1781 Clifton Road Crumpler, NC 28617 336.982.9090 977.2800 cell djolly@skybest.com Property To Be Sold At JUDICIAL S A L E Book 333 at Page 1140 as follows: BEING Tract No. 1, contain­ ing 2.012 acres, and Tract No. 2, containing 2.012 acres, of the Property to be Conveyed to John Myers and Valley Oak Company Property, including easement of right of way, as shown on plat of the same of record in Plat Book 6, at page 238, Envelope 238, Ashe County Registry, to which record- The property will be sold in two ( 2 ) 2.012 acre tracts with new legal descriptions based on a current survey. Each tract has a 50 foot right-of-way through the main entrance of Jefferson Landing, becoming a 40 foot right-of-way at the third call in Vail Drive. Tract 1: .2.012 acres with 186 foot frontage on and across Naked Creek. David Jolly, Attorney Phone: 336.977.2800 , . Email: djolly@skybestcom �I'\ < S H FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 3 0 , 2 0 0 5 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy 140-Help Wanted 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 140-Help Wanted J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified @ jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. Jason Carpenter Electric Looking for Electrician Helpers. MondayThursday. Apply at jobsite- 1151 Oakwood Rd on top of hill on left. (Pass Wal-Mart, turn by Boone Family Funeral Home, on left) Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Needed. 3 CNA's to Work in Assisted Living Facility. 1 Live in Person who will be willing to stay day & nights. For set salary. For more information call 877-5513 PAINTER S WANTED $10 per hour Must have own vehicle Call 384-1265 and ask for Tom RHA Health Services is now taking applications for habilitation technicians. Full and part-time positions in Watauga and Ashe counties. High school diploma or GED and valid driver's license required. Call 828-262-5450. Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver THANK YOU Jefferson Post CDL with Hazmat PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ot 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women & people securing custody- ot chil­ dren under IB. I his news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by Informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 MISSING: Blonde Husky Retriever Mix. Name is "Juice". Overly happy all the time. Missing in the Mountain View School Area. 385-0200 required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 w w w J e f f e r s o n P o 100-General Services Quality Assurance Specialist I (743-40-0105) Open until filled. Full-time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Watauga county. Duties: coordinate & provide leadership w/ quality improvement activities such as preparing reports on complaints, grievances and incidents, developing a clinical outcomes measure­ ment systems, design, develop & write policies & procedures that are related to NR service unit Quality Management system and chair the Service Provider unit Quality Management Team. Work schedule: 8-5, M-F. Minimum re­ quirements: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, health, business ad­ ministration or related HS field and two years experience in treatment programming of applicable client popu­ lation. Salary grade (68)/Typical hiring range: $35,353$40,464. Submit state application to: Watauga County Employment Security Commission. 207 Winkler's Creek Rd, Boone, NC 28607 or your local ESC Office. Criminal records check and preemployment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE YOUTH SERVICES SPECIALIST Ashe County Public Library Schedules, plans, promotes, and presents ageappropriate programs for children and teenagers; coordinates library's outreach services to local daycares and schools; other duties as assigned. Requires bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years of college and 3 years of public library experience. 40 hours/week. Apply in person at the Employment Security Commission at Family Central. Closing Date 140-Help Wanted October 7. EOE 260-Garage/Yard Sales 235-Christmas Trees 1000 7-8 Foot #1 Fraizer Firs. Edward Hartzog. 336-877-5158 or 336-977-6705 cdhartzog® skybest.com KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only 55.95 each 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. Christmas Trees Fraser Fir, 8'-9', 9'-10'. Rodger Kimbrell PO Box 368 Sparta, N.C. 28675 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Contract to Cut & Bale Christmas Trees Call Justin @ 336-977-6831 or @336-877-3480 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock 5 yr. old Belgian / Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. 16.1 hands. Green Broke to ride and harness. Call 336-982-3994 leave message. For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales Attic Sale Sat. October 1 7AM Rugs & Misc. Items 131 Roten Drive, Warrensville, Past Mountain Grocery on Left. St. Francis Catholic Church CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 9am-2:30pm ESTATE AUCTION BELONGING TO THE LATE EDWARD BLEVINS OF 15650 OLD NC HWY 16 GRASSY CREEK, NC 28631 WILL BE SOLD AT THE ESTATE Saturday, October 8"' at 10:00AM House, 10+ Acres & Personal Property Watch Next weeks paper for more detailed listing! Directions: From Boone, NC; take 421 North, approx. 3 miles on the right before Mtn. City. From Flizabelliton; 1st light, turn right, approx. 3 1/2 miles on left. From Damascus; 2nd light, turn left, 3 miles on left. Watch for signs! Lots of furniture, household items, 2 tractors, farm equipment, wood working shop, tools, guns & much more!! Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike 370-Cars/Vans for Sale Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 2005 Subaru LL GRUBB LOGGING Outback Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Loaded & XM Wanted To Trade: rack. Great bike...just A 36" seat wheelchair outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a time 336-846-7164 or Reasonable rate. nighttime 336-384- 336-982-3994, leave 4352. message. Bean equipped call 336-359-2980 95 Chev.Tahoe LT, 4x4, 4-Door, Leather, Auto, Tow Package, Keyless Entry, AC, CD, New Tires, 159,000 miles but well maintained every 3,000 miles, great condition, very dependable, $6,200 Call 336-977-9150 ' Bi A / ESTAMOS CRECIENDO! EMPLEANDO PERSONAL PARA POSICIONES DE TIEMPO COMPLETO Entrenamiento de trabajo provehido para applicantes que qualifiquen Semana de trabajo de cuatro dias, paquete de BJM,< [ikn -j M:r«kCB seguro y bonus de ganancias We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 Aplique en persona de lunes a jueves 165 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV es oppotunidad igual de empleo 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information favorite person a Jefferson Post-It For their Birthday, t FOR SALE 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 336-372-4247 Send your O Main & Ivy St. Jefferson, NC 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment spokes. Navy blue Sports Card Collection: 1,000-t-Baseball, Football. Basketball 4 Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds. Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Larry Carmichael BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Annual Rummage Sale Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs. & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Call for free estimates. 300Miscellaneous 250-Furniture 300Miscellaneous Anuiversary, Happy Fall Or Just to say 'Hello Needed: School Bus Drivers Sor Ashe County Schools Beginning wage is $9.64 per hour with routes averaging 4-5 hours per day. Benefits include; • Paid Annual Leave • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Holidays To become a bus driver, you must attend the upcoming Bus Driver Training Class scheduled for October l T\ 12th, & 13,h from 8:30am to 3:0()pm. The class is offered at Ashe County High School in the vocational lecture area. You MUST he at least 18 years of age, have a good driving record and valid driver's license. For further information contact any school principal or the Ashe County School Board at 246-9103. HOE. Two Publishing Positions Open Two fulltime positions are available at McFarland &. Company, Inc., Publishers, of Jefferson, N.C. For more information. Please contact; STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street . Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart ROAN VALLEY AUCTION CO. c o 111 Col. Bill Koark 5235 Hwy 421 S. • Mtn. City, TN 37683 (423) 727-5036 or 5574 TNAL #2634 Firm #2718 NCAL #5767 VAL #3342 Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed and slated material KFC of West Jefferson is currently seeking hourly team members. All positions are available so apply today Here are just some of the many reasons why KFC is a great place to become part of a winning team *No early or late night hours * Excel lent Working Hours * Incentive Programs •Advancement Opportunities •Competitive Wages Apply in person at the restaurant location: Kentucky Fried Chicken 52 Beaver Creek School Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 EOE-A Division of Fulemvider Enterprises (1) Book Production Department This job involves book page layout working with computers and requires a sharp mind, good spelling and grammar, attention to detail and the ability to handle coihplex tasks. Experience with Microsoft Word, Quark and Photoshop are desirable. Testing is required. (2) Business Department This job requires a sharp mind, an aptitude for spelling and gram­ mar, and excellent typing skills. A good education is a must. The appli­ cant should be very comfortable with computers, with several years' computer experience a plus but not a requirement. Good telephone communication skills are needed. McFarland is an internationally renowned reference and scholarly book publisher. Benefits for both full time positions include two weeks' paid vacation (stepped up with longevity), standard holidays, a retire­ ment plan, an insurance package that includes medical and dental as well as short and long term disability along with long term care, mater­ nity/paternity leaves, a subsidized lunch program and other benefits. There is an annual review for raises and bonuses. Both fulltime jobs: apply by October 7, 2005, at the Employment Security Commission only �FRIDAY, or.rl EMd EK 3U, ZUUD JEFFERSON rOSI rAGE Classifieds 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. . 1994 Ford Explorer 4x4 Limited, green, auto, PW,PL,PS,124K mi., good AT tires. $3200 OBO, Call between 1 & 8 PM 877-3246 Get ready for the snow! GMC'93 Excellent Shape, Camper Top, Towing Package, Extended Cab, New: Battery-Brakes-TiresBrake Lines-Radiator. Drives & Rides great. AC, PS, CD, Down­ sides: Lots of Trip Miles and no 4WD. $3600. 385-6624 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment between West Jefferson & Fleetwood w/ Heat Pump. Nice kitchen area with dishwasher, Washer/Dryerincluded. Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location 877-4335 or 982-2408 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 420-Recreational Vehicles 2 BR, 1 BA House.. Big Laurel Community. For Sale: 03-27Ft, 5th Wheel Camper Assume Loan. 877-4212 after 5 P.M. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Ask for Gloria Hackler at 423-727-9419 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. Classifieds... BIG FOR QUICK RESULTS! RESULTS! pplications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Mobile Homes by 505-Modglar Homes for Sale No Credit, Limited Local Dealers House For Rent Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. Good Credit, Bad Credit. No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 PACKAGES!! READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! CALL TOMMY AIKEN 336-927-2788 For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First In Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain CityTN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Extra Nice Home with Land..Set up in Rock Creek Areal No Money Down with Payments less than Renting! Horton Homes of Wilkesboro 336-973-7488 Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 Acreage Stop Paying Rent, LAND HOME the latest deals on Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. 1.46 Acers in newly established Peaks Community. Private community. Great Views, Lot in prime location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information O 561-719-6802. 1 1/2 Bath Trailer. Partly Furnished. $6500. Call 982-4551 Jefferson Post for siNGLiwioi SPECIAL: 99.00 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT. 14X72 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH...DELIVERED AND SET UP! ENERGY EFFICIENT. BUY DISPLAY MODEL OR PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 106+ acres. Gap Creek area on paved road. Approx. If6m board feet of lumber, ready to harvest. $20,000 per acre includes mine & mineral rights. eral 301 -424-8809 FOR SALE BY OWNER 5800 sq. ft. Many from Boone. 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Discover & American Express �PAGE 10B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 TTio-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE OF JUVENILE PROCEEDING BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH. CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 05-J-23 IN THE MATTER OF: M.C.M. (DOB 08/28/2003) NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Roland Wllfong, Juan Caberea, Carolos Ortiz and any and all unknown father 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals STATE of NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE recorded March 22, 1999, in Book 238, on Page 1056. Ashe County Public Registry, the undersigned Sub­ stitute Trustee declares as follows: Trustee. COUNTY of ASHE NQTICETO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the estate of Jean F. Kranch, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to Lonnie Dale Davis or Abigail Da­ vis, at 143 Yellowfield Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921, on or before the 8th day of December, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate are requested to immediate make payment to the undersigned. This 1st day of September, 2005. Lonnie Dale Davis, Co-Executor Abigail Davis. Co-Executor Of the Estate of Jean F. Kranch 143 Yellowfield Blvd. Elkton. MD 21921 Jimmy D. Reeves, Resident Process Agent c/o Vannoy & Reeves, PLLC P.O. Drawer 67 202 E. Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 Jimmy D. Reeves, Attorney for Estate of TAKE NOTICE that a Jean F. Kranch Juvenile Petition has c/o Vannoy & Reeves, been filed by the Ashe PLLC County Department of P.O. Drawer 67 Social Services seek­ 202 E. Main Street ing relief against you West Jefferson, NC in the above-named 28694 juvenile proceeding. The nature of the relief sought is to adjudicate STATE OF the child neglected, re­ NORTH CAROLINA view the current place­ COUNTY OF ment of the child and WATAUGA determine what, if any, actions need to be tak­ en toward reunification with the child. The child is currently in the legal custody of the Ashe County Depart­ ment of Social Serv­ ices. You are required to respond to said Juvenile Petition and/or appear at the hearing scheduled tor Wednes­ day, October 26. 2005 In Ashe County Juve­ nile Court. Upon your failure to respond or appear at the sched- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 05 CVD 268 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION MYRA TRIVETTE Plaintiffs, vs. REBECCA ANN SAWYER and. WAYNE THOMAS MILES PARSONS, Defendants. . uled hearing the Ashe County Department of Social Services will apply to the Court for TO: WAYNE THOMAS the relief sought. NCGS Chapter 7B authorizes you to have a Court-appointed law­ yer to represent you in these actions if you cannot afford to hire a lawyer. You may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Ashe ' County at 336-2465641 for further information. MILES PARSONS, and REBECCA ANN SAWYER Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-enti­ tled action. The nature of relief being sought is custody of the minor child, Vanessa Ruby Sawyer. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than This the 12th day of November 9, 2005, September. 2005. said date being 40 days from the first pub­ lication of this notice, Grier J. Hurley, and upon your failure to do so the party seek­ Staff Attorney ing service against you Ashe County Depart­ will apply to the court ment of Social Services for the relief sought. 150 Government Circle, Suite 1400 Jefferson, NC 28640 336-219-2734 Published: September 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2005 1195-Legals 1195-Legals This, the 30th day of September, 2005. Steven M. Carlson Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 73 Boone, NC 28607 Telephone: (828) 262-1080 Facsimile: (828) 262-5081 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE No: 05-E-211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ex­ ecutor of the estate of DENVER LEE CHEEK, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed C/O DAVID JOLLY ATTORNEY. P.O. Box 38, Crumpler, North Carolina 28617 on or before the 15th day of December, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons, firms, and corpo­ rations indebted to the estate are requested to make payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of September, 2005. Shirrell Cheek 4282 Pine Swamp Rd. Fleetwood, NC 28626 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the estate of Jack D. Gwyn deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of There is a default by the Owner or other per­ sons) owing an obliga­ tion, the performance of which is secured by said Deed of Trust, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; and the undersigned, on behalf of Peter J. Underhill or Frances S. White or Kirsten K. Gallant, either one of whom may act, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina, and the Owner and Holder of the Note evidencing said indebtedness hav­ ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the under­ signed Substitute Trustees wjll offer for sale at the Courthouse door or other usual and customary location as designated by the Clerk's Office on Octo­ ber 11, 2005, at 12:30 pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described real property situated in Ashe, County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lots Numbers 36 and 37 of the Tom Wal­ lace Farm as shown on a plat thereof made by Edward Osborne, Sur­ veyor, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Ashe Coun­ this notice will be ty, in Plat Book 1, at Page 80, to which re­ pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons corded plat reference is indebted to said estate here by made for a full and accurate descrip­ shall make immediate tion of said lots, and payment. which incorporated by reference as though This the 26th day of fully set out herein. September, 2005. EXCEPTED, however, 10 feet off the south Ann G. Estes side of Lot Number 36, Amy G. Price the lots herein having a Co-Executrix frontage of 90 feet and for the estate of depth of 150 feet Jack G. Gwyn said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 647 Low Gap Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 30th day of December, 2005, or NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Helen Call Sloop, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at 208 Elk Sum­ mit Dr., Todd, NC 28684 on or before the 16th Day of December, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of August, 2005 Roderick E. Sloop Roger A. Sloop Co-Executors for the Estate of Helen Call Sloop Notice of Foreclosure Sale T.S. No. 20040316922426 Loan No. 12079687 NORTH CAROLI NA Ashe County 04-SP-118 , Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale con­ tained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bobby McNeill and Virgie McNeill, hus­ band and wife to Jeffrey Grant Koenig, Trustee(s), dated March 16, 1999, and Said property is commonly known as 144 Wallace Lane, Jef­ ferson, North Carolina 28640. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum­ brances. to pay the re­ maining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and ex­ penses of the Trustee and of the trusts creat­ ed by said Deed of Trust. There are no representations of war­ ranty relating to the title or any physical, envi­ ronmental. health or safety conditions exist­ ing in, on at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assess­ ments, and encum­ brances of record. A R T . Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Donald E. Graham deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1080 Anderson Hill Rd., Lansing NC 28643 on or before the 9th day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. A S K F O R M O R E . 04KTD , For more information about the importance of arts education, please contact www. A mericansForTheA r ts.org. This the 26th day of August. 2005. Mary J. Graham Administratrix . for estate of Donald E. Graham AMERICANS ""•"ARTS the Dated: 09-20-05 Peter J. Underhill or Frances S. White or Kirsten K. Gallant, either one of whom may act. Substitute Trustee NC Bar No. 6418, Peter J. Underhill P.O. Box 32452 Charlotte, NC 282322452 704.523.5804 or (800) 460-9095 TAC#732572N PUB; 9-30. 10-7 com mute (ka-myOTt') n. Eagerly anticipated \ daily crip to and from area of stunning views and hcaoty.HH NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1-laving qualified as Ad­ ministrator of the estate of Sandra Myers Lee deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the un­ dersigned at 1595 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694 on or before the 23rd day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. NORTII CAROLINA 1-800-VISIT NC Great teachers do things differently... Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching-the nation's highest honor for mathematics and science teachers, awarded by the White House. This the 19th day of September, 2005. For more information and nomination forms, please visit www.paemst.org. Sherman M. Lee Administrator for the estate of Sandra Myers Lee To the best of the NOTICE TO knowledge and belief CREDITORS of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the Having qualified as Coproperty is/are Bobby Administratrix of the McNeill and Virgie estate of Gerry George McNeill. Miller deceased, late of Ashe County, North Third party purchasers Carolina, this is to noti­ must pay the excise fy all persons having tax, and the court costs claims against the es­ of forty-five cents (45c) tate of said deceased per one hundred dol­ to exhibit them to the lars ($100.00), up to a undersigned at 2494 maximum of $300.00. Rich Hill Rd., Creston A cash deposit (cash­ NC 28615 on or before ier's check or certified the 23rd day of Decem­ funds, no personal ber, 2005 or this notice checks) of five percent will be pleaded in bar (5%) of the purchase of their recovery. All price, or seven hun­ persons indebted to dred fifty dollars said estate shall make ($750.00), whichever is immediate payment. greater, will be required at the time of the sale. This the 19th day of Following the expira­ September, 2005. tion of the statutory up­ set bid period, all of the James Paul Miller remaining amounts are Melissa K. Cleary immediately due and Co-Administratrix for owing. Should the the estate of foreclosure action be Gerry George Miller dismissed or any por­ tion have to be redone for any reason, the bid deposit will be returned to the third party bidder and no other remedies will be assertable. 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Phipps A/m " * " Al "L" T " "•*"'["L* •' "I'FB" U F B A A 1. A N [Ajl|9,'AlpHa|rlAjRHM Subscribe to the Jefferson Post ©2005 by King Features Syndicate. Inc. World rights reserved Salome's Stars WEEK OF OCT. 3, 2005 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A workplace change doesn't seem to have turned out quite as you'd hoped. Nev­ er mind: Just treat yourself to a healthy dollop of that Ar­ ies self-confidence, and you'll soon view things differently. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some of the support you might have hoped for in a difficult situation might not be there. But you have the strength to rely on your own capabilities if you must. Good luck. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A disagreement with a longtime friend can be pain­ ful, but it can also be a learn­ ing lesson. Insist on a full and complete airing of views. You'll both come away the better for it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A stalled relationship can be restarted with some give and take on both sides. And while it could take more time than you expect, don't rush it. Be patient, and let it happen naturally. LEO (July 23 to August 22) An opportunity to move a long-stalled project from con­ cept to construction might be opening up for the Big Cat. Meanwhile, be prepared to spend more time dealing with family matters. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) Use your Virgo or­ ganizational skills to line up support to help you deal with a sticky workplace problem. A personal matter might also be helped with friendly inter­ vention. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Trying to resolve a workplace problem with a longtime associate can be dif­ ficult. Consider bringing in an impartial third party to help you both reach a mutu­ ally acceptable solution. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to assess your current career situation. 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KJOJH VNJBE|R]U|A^M IJBIAMS Jefferson, NC 28640 T (336) 246-3,856 TENDER \/alassis. �PAGE 12B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS October begins with many local events School Lunch Menu October 3-7 Monday: Chicken fillet on bun, lettuce and tomato, mexican corn, sliced peaches and milk Tuesday: Meatloaf, green beans, new potatoes, cole slaw, corn bread, red jello, milk Wednesday: Pizza, tossed salad, corn on the cob, Reece cup, milk Thursday: Vegetable beef soup w/crackers, grilled cheese sandwich, chocolate chip cookie Friday: Cheeseburger on bun, lettuce and tomato, curly fries, brownie and milk Saturday, October 1 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon: A Community Yard Sale will be held at Family Central. If you would like to participate, there are still spaces available for rent. For more information please call 982-4588. Standing drop-in workday at the Center® Fleetwood. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Huge multifamily yard sale will be held at Creston Methodist Fellowship Hall (across from Creston Fire Dept.) with all proceeds going to the Creston/Green Valley Charge. Numerous items in mint condition, good cloth­ ing, antiques, toys, furniture and small appliances. Baked goods, breakfast and lunch will be available. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Fall Festival of the Frescoes will take place on the grounds of the Mission House across the street from Holy Trinity Church in Glendale Springs. Find great bargains at the traditional country fair and enjoy delicious barbeque chicken dinner, hot dogs or chili at the Fresco Cafe or enjoy a picnic on the grounds while you listen to great musi­ cal entertainment ottered on the side porch. Call 982-3076 toi more intormation. 9:30 a.m.: 49th Annual Meeting of Skyline Membership Corporation will be held at Ashe County High School. Business meet­ ing begins at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Several door prizes will be awarded. Following the meeting, a barbeque lunch will be served by Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The Ashe County Bluegrass Band will perform during registration and lunch. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art In the Park will be held at American Legion Grounds in Blowing Rock. 11:30 a.m.: White Oak Community Center on Little Horse Creek Road in Lansing, will begin serving lunch as they have a day of good food and fun for the family. Come early to see apple cider being made while enjoying Ross Mast's famous pork barbeque along with barbeque chicken dinners and hot dogs for the kids. There will also be baked goods for sale and crafts and quilts made by members of the community center. For more information, call 384-2680. 12 noon: Family and Friends of Doyle and Mary Jordan will have a benefit dinner for them at the Fleetwood Fire Department, serving lunch until the food is gone. Doyle and Mary are members of the Big Flatts Church and Doyle was injured in a lawn mower accident in July. The menu will consist of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and des­ sert. Donations will be greatly appreciated and will go to help with medical expenses. 4 p.m.: Husky Vanguard Invitational Festival of Bands will hold its annual competition at Ashe County High School stadium. Thirteen bands and the Husky Vanguard Marching Band will perform. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren 8-12. Food will be avail­ able and trophies awarded to winning bands. 5-7 p.m.: Zion United Methodist Church will have their last fish fry of the season. Adult plates will be $7 and children 12 and under for $5. 6 p.m.: Bingo fundraiser at Jefferson Vol. Fire Dept. All proceeds go to the fire depart­ ment. 7 p.m.: Mountain View Baptist Church will have a special singing with Ken and Chris Holmes and the Three Top Gospel Singers. Sunday, October 2 The week of October 2 - 8 is Pink Ribbon Week. Display your Pink Ribbons to remind everyone of the importance of early screening/detection of breast cancer. Call the Ashe Health Department for more information about obtaining your pink ribbons. 246-9449. 9 a.m.: Homecoming at Warrensville Baptist Church begins with Sunday School followed by worship service at 10 a.m.: Former pastor, Rev. Lynn Gardner, will be the guest speaker. Special music is planned and a covered dish meal will follow in the fellow­ ship hall. All members, former members, and their families are invited. 10 a.m.: The Parish of The Holy Communion Episcopal Church will celebrate St. Francis of Assisi day with its annual Blessing of the Animals. The service will take place at Holy Trinity, Glendale Springs. Please bring a lawn chair. The service marks the end of the Festival of the Frescoes. All are welcome to attend and the plate offering will go to the Ashe County Humane Society. 10 a.m.: Grassy Creek Baptist Church will have a special Senior Citizens Day with Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11. Rev. Bill Burchett will speak. A lun­ cheon will follow after the ser­ vice. Rev. Johnny Huffman, pastor, invites everyone to attend. 10:30 a.m.: Greenes Chapel Baptist Church will have Homecoming services with lunch following. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite you to attend. 11 a.m.: Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will have a gospel singing featuring Mike Upright, formerly of Standing Tall. Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m.: Peak Creek Presbyterian Church will celebrate 84 years with a Homecoming Service. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and a church dinner follows at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 2 p.m.: Annual Sprague and United Chemi-Con Retiree and Spouse Reunion will be held at Riverview Community Center on Hwy 88 West. Bryce Cook will cater the meal. Call 384-3535 or 385-7733 for res­ ervations by September 24. If no answer please leave a message. 2 p.m. until late: Rockin' for Relief, sustainable solutions to Hurricane Katrina victims, will be held in the Expresso News/Footsloggers parking lot. Join the High Country community for a fundraiser to bring sustainable support to communities and individuals most directly suffering from hurricane disasters. There will be music and speak­ ers throughout the evening. Donations will go to area activists who will contribute to Common Ground Collective. For more information email katrinarelief@wildmail.com or contact Deborah Hollingsworth or Elizabeth West at 8775571. 3 p.m.: Oktoberfest Concert in Blowing Rock Memorial Park with Die Rheinlanders. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for this fun-filled performance. For more information contact Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828-295-7851. 4 p.m.: The Nella/Graham Community Group invites yo to a covered dish sup­ per at the community center on Big Horse Creek Road. Please bring a food item of your choice. Drinks, plates and plasticware will be provided. 7 p.m.: Temple Baptist Church will have a special singing. Buford and Linda Wilson and The Gospel Mountain Boys will be there to sing. The pastor, Rev. Glenn Woodie, and members of the church invite everyone to attend. Monday, October 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "It Still Hurts: Abuse in the Golden Years" will be presented at Boone United Methodist Church. Topics covered will be grief, law enforcement, cultural dif­ ferences, exploitation and guardianship. Registration begins at 8:30. For more info or to register, call Debbie at 336-982-8851. 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club meets at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, Delia Riley from the Ashe County Coop. Extension Service, will discuss the results of the Tobacco Buyout Program and its effects in the High Country. For more infor­ mation, all 982-9538. 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III of the High Country will meet at the Watauga County Human Services Center, upper level conference room, 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone. The program will be "Meth: The Problem and our Communities Response". Presenters will be Cathy Rominus, MA and Lance Drume, MA with the New River Behavioral Healthcare. The public is invited to attend. Tuesday, October 4 11:30 a.m.: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at the Savory Chef Restaurant, 1992 NC Hwy. 16N in Crumpler. Members, please come and bring a guest. 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childcare and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will meet at Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All commmittee members and friends are invited. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center@ Fleetwood Library. Wednesday, October 5 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at Ashe Services for Aging. This will be the annu­ al auction and members are asked to bring an item.to be auctioned and a covered dish. Lecture on Transcendental Meditation by Dr. Anthony Miles will be presented at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 2060 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone. TM is a simple, natural procedure to bring deep rest and relax­ ation to the mind and body, eliminating stress and enrich­ ing all areas of life. Benefits of TM have been validated by over 600 studies. For info, call 265-8686. Thursday, October 6 8 a.m.: Interagency Meeting at Sweet Aromas. 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held at Ashe Civic Center with all pro­ ceeds going to Ashe County Humane Society. 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of Ashe Baptist Association will meet at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. All commit­ tee members and pastors are urged to attend along with any interested persons. Friday, October 7 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, October 8 6:30 a.m. - noon: Annual Fall Bazaar, Country Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church at Fleetwood, next to Fleetwood Post Office on Railroad Grade Road. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. 8 a.m. - until: Preventive Medical Screening will be held at Ashe Masonic Lodge in West Jefferson. This event is sponsored by Masonic Lodge #594 and is open to the public. To schedule your appointment, call 1-877-763-3344. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and family fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is avail­ able: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more infor­ mation and an application. 3 p.m. - until: Ham Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville, NC. Please bring a covered dish of y#ur choice. Drinks, paper products and plasticware will be pro­ vided. For more information, contact Pama Ham Taylor at 336-384-4212, Louise Stuart Denny at 336-384-2940 or Shirley Ham Farmer at 336384-2907. Please join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Sunday, October 9 10 a.m.: Homecoming at Mountain View Baptist Church will be held with spe­ cial singing by the Mountain Valley Boys and Rev. Dean Ward speaking. 10 a.m.: Whitetop Mountain Sorghum Molasses Festival will be held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall, Hwy 58 in Whitetop, Va. Crafts and food will be avail­ able and music will begin at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under is free. All proceeds will go to Mt. Rogers Fire and Rescue Department. Remember to bring a sweater or jacket. The Whitetop weather can be quite "nippy". Monday, October 10 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The pro­ gram will include a discus­ sion of the Master Gardener program by Fowler Bush, who has completed that program. The club meets the sec­ ond Monday of each month. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 8773299. 6 p.m.: Bald Mountain Women's Ministry will have dinner and speaker in the Fellowship Room of Bald Mountain Church with Susan Dyson, director of "Women Mentoring Women", speaking at 6:45. Special singing will be provided by Sandy Houch. Child care is available through 3rd grade. Call the church office for reservations or infor­ mation at 877-1550. Tuesday, October 11 Riverview Community Center will hold their annual meeting. Election of four direc­ tors for the next two year term will take place. All registered members are urged to attend. Wednesday, October 12 8:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet for a breakfast meeting at Winners Circle restaurant. Susan Mooneyhan, director of Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. Come prepared for the October proj­ ect: Donations to Hospice. Thursday, October 13 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Cholestrol. Blbod Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are neces­ sary - Call 846-0744. Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appoint­ ment in advance. Trinity Baptist Church will have it's 30 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 15-16 with Homecoming Festivities. Sunday, October 16 11 p.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have a special service with the Baptist Children's Home of NC from Lenoir bring residents and house parents. They will lead the service and have a fel­ lowship meal afterwards. Rev. Lonnie Jones welcomes you. Tuesday, October 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Domestic Violence in Our Community, Creating Safer Environments is a training session that will be held at Ashe Campus, Wilkes Community College. To regis­ ter for this free training, con­ tact Debbie Richardson at 336982-8851 or Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900 ext. 233. Wednesday, October 19 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Friday, October 21 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Fall Revivals Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will have revival services September 28 October 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dusty Reedy will speak. Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson will have revival services October 2 at 6 p.m. and October 3 - 5 at 7 p.m. There will be special singing nightly and Rev. Lloyd Day as guest speaker. Pastor Rev. Leon Miller invites everyone. Phoenix Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 5 at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning the 2nd and 7 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday nights. Guest evangelist will be Dr. Stanley Wilkens with special music nightly. Pastor Rev. Ray Minton invites everyone to attend. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be having revival services October 2 -' 5 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Julian Owen speaking. Special singing nightly. Rev. Randal Greene and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Come worship the Lord with us. Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott Osowitt (Wednesday). Peace Haven Church will have revival services beginning October 3 at 7 p.m. each night. Speaker will be Jason Nunley with special music. Everyone is welcome. Scottville Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Visiting evangelist will be Brother Leonard Fletcher from Mountain City, Tenn. Special singing nightly. Reeves Jones, pastor, invites you to attend.Buffalo Baptist Church will have revival services October 2-5 with Rev. Rick Cornejo as guest speaker and special music nightly. Prayer room will open at 6:45. Everyone welcome. Oak Hill Baptist Church will have a weekend revival October 7 - 9 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Joey McClure speaking and special music nightly. Pastor, Rev. Lonnie Carpenter, and the congregation invite you to attend. Round Knob Baptist Church will have revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Blackburn speaking and special music nightly. Rev. Keith Elledge and the congregation invite you to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church will hold revival services October 9 -12 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Johnny Huffman speaking and special singing nightly. Bristol Baptist Church will have revival services October 9-14. Tommy Dollar will be guest evangelist. Prayer room at 7 p.m. and worship begins at 7:15. Special singing nightly. Pastor, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, and congregation invite all. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center isopenThursday for Middle School night from 4-10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-2468111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 846-2041, or visit www. arlibrary.org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_0930 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., September 30, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 24 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-09-30 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/a7c12e18e2dae78daebdf7b0aa08816b.pdf 95daacf1432e2779e2c9f7cb318b980d PDF Text Text • Huskies win MVC opener Tuesday page 6 October 4,2005 • Soccer team beats Hounds 500 page 7 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpo8t.com • R L Electric takes Softball crown Volume 80, Issue 79 page 7 NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 New Jefferson town manager sworn in by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Cathy Howell was sworn in Sept. 26 as the new town manager for Jefferson. She has served as assistant man­ ager to Meredith Ballou since October 2003, and before that, as finance officer for nearly 15 years. Ballou retired last week after 16 and a half years as town manager. Howell was also sworn in as tax collector for the town, and appointed town clerk, and zoning enforcement officer. A native of Ashe County, Howell attended Ashe Cen­ tral High School and gradu­ ated from Independence High School in Grayson County, Va. She attended the Ashe Cam­ pus of Wilkes Community College to study accounting, and worked with Northwest­ ern Bank and First Citizens Bank before joining the town staff. Howell and her husband, Mike, live in Jefferson. She has a stepdaughter, Stacey Jenkins. Howell said the transi­ tion to town manager would be both difficult and exciting. She has worked with Ballou almost since day one, and will miss his advice and ex­ pertise as well as the humor he brought to work each day. They came on board with the town at about the same time, and there are very few duties he performed as town manager, with which she is unfamiliar, so she steps into the job already with years of experience. Post photo by Linda Burchette Mountain View sixth graders Whitney Goodman, from left, Kayla Absher and Z Tugman formed the Fat Double Walnuts club and as a project collected Items for the Gulf Coast hur­ ricane survivors. Post photo by Linda Burchette Cathy Howell takes her oath of office as town manager from Jefferson Mayor Dana Tugman. "I've worked with Meredith all these years," said Howell. "We sort of learned together. A lot of the job is not unusual to me. And there are a lot of people here to help me along. I do want to serve all the citi­ zens of the town to the best of my ability. They can come and talk to me and I will take their concerns to the board of aldermen." Howell is Jefferson's first female town manager, an ex­ citing step in her career. The aldermen also swore in Carol Winebarger as fi­ nance officer. She worked for the Town of Jefferson as as­ sistant finance officer for the past year. See Jefferson, page 5 1450th soldiers to be parade grand marshalls The 2005 Ashe County Holiday Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Rain Date is Sunday, Nov. 13. This is a parade for every­ one in the county. It will start near Ride with Pride Carwash and go north to South­ ern States. Rick and Terry Woodie have agreed to co-sponsor the parade and it will be called The Parker Tie Company "Do It Best" Holiday Parade with a theme of "Coming Home for Christmas." The most exciting coming home celebration this year has been the return of the 1450th Transportation Com­ pany of the North Carolina Army National Guard from active duty in Iraq. These brave men and women will be honored at this year's parade as grand marshalls. Everyone is invited to send in an application to partici­ pate in and contribute to the theme of the parade. The town or sponsors reserve the right to deny entry to anyone or group that would not be beneficial to people's enjoy­ ment of the parade. This is for businesses, churches, civic groups, vol­ unteer groups, clubs, schools and school clubs, all level of scouting, families etc. Parade organizers have re­ ceived the support of the fol­ lowing businesses: Prize sponsors - Barr In­ surance Co.; American Emer­ gency Vehicles; Jefferson Post. Parade partners - Miller Insurance; Heritage Chev­ rolet; Superior Pontiac; Win­ ners Circle Restaurant; Blue Ridge Electric; Burgess Fur­ niture; and AEV. Prize groups for this year's parade are: Best Business See Parade, page 5 County's kids work to help storm survivors by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Young people around the county continue to get in­ volved with the relief effort for Gulf Coast hurricane sur­ vivors. School children are collecting toys and school supplies, raising money for purchase of supplies, decorat­ ing water bottles and making artwork, and doing what they can to share what they have with their peers who have lost everything. A trio of sixth grade girls at Mountain View formed their own club - Fat Double Wal­ nuts - and set about helping their fellow man. Club mem­ bers are Z Tugman, presi­ dent (FDWP); Kayla Absher, vice president (FDWVP); and Whitney Goodman, secretary (FDWS). "We started a club and wanted to do something to help," said Goodman. 'The club is for helping civilization," added Tugman. "This is for Katrina and we'll probably do more for the vic­ tims of Rita. Absher said they encour­ aged their fellow students to donate, and they collected a whole cart full of school items, cleaning supplies, canned food, toys and more. The girls aren't sure how or when the items would be sent to the Gulf Coast, but they are proud of their effort and grateful to everyone who donated. Tyler Reed, a student at Westwood Elementary, and his mother, Rebecca Reed,con­ tinue to collect toys through a toy drive that Tyler started at his school and community. He recently purchased toys with a $50 donation. These items, and those from a collection box at McDonald's, will be added to the truck scheduled to be loaded this week at the Ashe County Disaster Relief site in West Jefferson. The collection box at McDonald's, for Tyler's toy will feel better to have at least one new toy (if not more) to play with, as they start to rebuild their new life wherev­ er that might be. So, as well as the grownups, please keep the children in your prayers; this has been very hard on them as well." The 4-H I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Westwood Afterschool and TRAC program is also in­ volved in the relief effort. The students and staff are putting together essential kits that can be used over and over while the children are in tem­ porary housing. The afterschool and TRAC participants are collecting p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. Any­ shoeboxes, book bags and one wishing to donate cash small plastic tubs for the sup­ to purchase toys can place a plies. Items they are collect­ note or business card into an ing include activity sheets, envelope with their phone coloring books, reading books, number and drop it in the crayons, pens and pencils collection box. Tyler's mother (pre-sharpened), paper, flash­ will contact the person about lights with batteries, small the donation. games, and anything else con­ "We just can't believe how sidered appropriate. well Tyler's toy drive for the These kits should be age children affected by two hur­ and gender • appropriate. ricanes has been," said Rebec­ Those donating can indicate ca Reed. "We are so thankful whether the items are desig­ to all who have donated so nated for a male or female, far and will be donating in ages infant to 1, 2-4, 5-9, 10the remaining days of his toy 14,14-18, or adult. The goal is drive. Ashe County has really to collect 40 kits by Thursday, stepped up to show how much Oct. 6. Please bring items to they care about the children, the office at Westwood during from very young to mid-age school hours, to the cafeteria children. And we believe they See Relief, page 5 drive, will remain until 4 4-year-old's mask collection offers Halloween choices (Editor's Note: Joshua Tay­ lor, son of Jimmy and Angie Taylor of West Jefferson, who turns 4 years old this month, collects scary rubber masks, and his mother sent the fol­ lowing story about her son.) by Angie Taylor Special to the Post Our son, Joshua Taylor, will turn 4 years old this Oc­ tober, and he has been collect­ ing rubber Halloween masks since he was 1 and a half. He loves masks, the creepier the better. This year already he's added about 15 new masks to his collection. He has about 140 masks that he actually plays with and wears and some really old ''special" ones he has put up. He hand selects each one Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com cla8sified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com and he's very partic­ ular about them; they have to feel just right, even smell just right for him to choose one. He c a n tell you where every single one came from and where they are made. Josh saw a "Goosebump" movie called "The Haunted Mask" and after that masks became his favorite things.We Photo Courtesy of Angie Taylor Four-year-old Josh Tay­ lor of West Jefferson is a Halloween mask connois­ seur. He has a collection of more than 140 scary rubber masks, so watch out this Halloween; you never know what frightening creature might be ringing your door­ bell. had a hard time finding his first mask because he saw the movie at the end of spring. We finally found an old, brown were­ wolf mask that was my brother's when he was about 10 years old. Josh loved it. He must have put it on and took it off a thousand times that week. He would say, "It's just me, Mommy, in here. It's just a boy," and he would pull it off to show me. That amazed him so much that he could look so frightful and creepy but still be himself, a little boy inside the mask. All his masks are special River Rock raffle continues Foxx backs high court nomination River Rock Gallery continues to have its raffle of mem­ ber artwork in conjunction with the monthly Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. The September raffle had two lucky winners of two handmade books by Lyn Soeder and a painted toolbox by Clayton Proctor. Beth Roten won the handmade books and Chris Rankin won the toolbox. The October raffle will give away a Silver Cross by Carl Docge and a patchwork tote by Susan Kopacka. The draw­ ing will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday. Oct. 14. during the Gallery Crawl. Tickets arc $1 or 6 for $5. For more information, please go by River Rock Gallery or call the gallery at 219-0089. WASHINGTON - This morning, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) praised President George W. Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She released the following state­ ment following the President's announcement: "Harriet Miers is exceptionally well qualified to serve on our Supreme Court. She has had a long, successful legal career at the very highest levels of government. In addition, she has valuable, practi­ cal experience outside of the courtroom. "I applaud President Bush for choosing some­ to him and if you ask him which one is his favorite, he will tell you the same thing every time; "All of them." He sleeps with them, takes baths with them, and if they are too hairy for the tub, he brings a little yellow chair in the bath­ room and sits it by the tub and sits his mask in it while he takes his bath. Often he wears them to the grocery store, picnics; wherever he goes there is almost always a rubber mask on him or tucked under his little arm. Our handsome, sweet, silly little curly headed boy may grow up and design his own line of masks one day, but no matter what he ends up doing, we will love him and support him and his most un­ usual love of masks. one who will strictly interpret the Constitution rather than legislate from the bench. I am pleased that his choice to succeed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is qualified, competent and a strict constructionist who also happens to be a woman. "It is a shame that some ideological groups have been lined up for months, ready to attack the President's nominee before she was even named. It is my hope that the Senate will handle this nominee with the same dignity and restraint that was given to Chief Justice John Roberts. I also hope they will move quickly to hold hearings and provide an 'up or down' vote to fill this important vacancy as soon as possible." �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Stanley R. Walker Columbia, SC September 14, 1918 September 26, 2005 Stanley R. Walker, 87, of 440 Southlake Road, died Monday, September 26, 2005. Born in Weavers Ford, NC, he was a son of the late Roby A. Walker and the late Lou Hash Walker. He received a Bachelor and Master of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served four years with the Air Force in World War II as a weather observer and weather forecaster in the United States, India, and China. He began his half century life insurance qhreer in Co­ lumbia with the Equitable Life Assurance Society as As­ sistant to the South Carolina state manager and later as a sales representative. In 1957 he joined the former Palmetto State Life Insurance Compa­ ny as a manager of their Co­ lumbia agency. He was later promoted to Manager of Ordi­ nary Sales for South Carolina followed by a later promotion to Vice President of Ordinary Life Sales of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. He retired from Palmetto State Life in 1975. Since 1975 he has remained active, first as manager of the Columbia office of Liberty Life, as a sales representative for the New England Life In­ surance Company, and as a broker of group and employee benefit plans for several na­ tional companies. He was a past Vice Presi­ dent of the South Carolina Association of Life Under­ writers, and past President of the South Carolina Chapter of Chartered Life Underwrit­ ers. He served as a trustee of Richland County District Two School Board for six years, and was Chairman of the Board during the last year of his term. He also served on the District's School Choice Committee, and the Superin­ tendent's Business Advisory Council. He has served as Vice President of the South Carolina School Board As­ sociation and as Chairman of the Education Committee of the South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce. He was Northeast Colum­ bia's "Citizen of the Year" in 1985, and was awarded the Columbia Life Underwrit­ ers Association "Outstanding Citizen" Award in 1984. He was a charter member and past President of the Spring Valley Rotary Club, where he was voted "Rotarian of the Year" in 1983 and 1997. He was a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of Shandon United Methodist Church and past chairman of the Administrative Board of the church. He coached Shandon's Junior High Boys Basketball team for 20 years, and was the organizer of the South Carolina Methodist Conference Annual Basket­ ball Tournament for Junior High age boys. He taught Sunday School for 30 years, first as a teacher in the youth department and later, as a teacher in an adult class. He was a former South Carolina Methodist Conference As­ sociate Lay Leader, member of the Conference Pension Committee, and served as Conference director of Meth­ odist Men. He was a former member of Columbia Mayor's Youth Committee and a for­ mer member of the Board of the Columbia YMCA. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mrs. Rose Houston Walker; daughters, Mrs. W. Thomas (Bonnie) Adkins of Lawrenceville, GA, and Mrs. J. Scott (Laura) Groshans of Rock Hill; sons, Jack O. (Pa­ tricia H.) Walker of Myrtle Beach, Robert N. (Ranotta McNair) Walker of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Richard R. (Lori) Walker of Charlotte, NC, and James D. Walker of Columbia; and ten grandchil­ dren. Services were held Friday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Shandon United Methodist Church, conducted by the Dr. Michael L. Guffee, Sr. and the Rev. Mary Green Kearse. A reception followed the ser­ vice at the church in the Wes­ ley Fellowship Hall. Private entombment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Mauso­ leum. Visitation was 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Shandon United Methodist Church, Landscaping Fund, 3407 Devine Street, Colum­ bia, SC 29205. Stacey James Richardson Everette Wayne Ham Lansing, NC August 15, 1970 September 23, 2005 Stacey James Richardson, age 35 of Lansing, NC, died Friday, September 23, 2005. Mr. Richardson was born August 15, 1970 in Ashe County to Junior and Shirley Ham Richardson. His mother preceded him in death. Stacey loved the outdoors; he enjoyed riding four-wheelers, camp­ ing and horseback riding. He was a Washington Redskins fan. He loved spending time with his friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Sep­ tember 29, 2005 at the Apple Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Roten and Rev. Jamie Denny officiated. Burial followed in the Pennington Cemetery. The family re­ ceived friends from 7:00 till 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sep­ tember 28th at Badger Fu­ neral Home. Flowers were be appreciated or memorials may be made to the family d o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Mr. Richardson is sur­ vived by his father and step­ mother; Junior and Joann Richardson of Lansing, NC; maternal grandparents, Er­ nest and Dorene Miller of Lansing, NC; brother, Doug Parsons and wife Christy of Lansing, NC; half-brother, Cody Richardson of Lansing, NC; two sisters, Sherry Little and husband Toby and Joyce Hannah and husband Tom all of Lansing, NC; two half-sisters, Misty and Tam­ my Richardson of Lansing, NC; two nephews, Cody Miller and Lucas Parsons of Lansing, NC; two nieces, Sheena and Pamela Little of Lansing, NC; also surviving are aunts, uncles and several cousins. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Lansing July 26, 1928 September 24, 2005 Everette Wayne Ham, age 77 of Lansing, NC, died September 24, 2005 at his home. Mr. Ham was born July 26,1928 in Ashe Coun­ ty to the late William and Martha Elliott Ham. In ad­ dition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Brooks Ham in 1996 and three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Ham was a member of Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. He loved flea markets and yard sales. Mr. Ham loved being with friends and family. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednes­ day, September 28, 2005 at the Pleasant Chapel Bap­ tist Church. Rev. Tom Stu­ art and Rev. Larry Shep­ herd officiated. Burial followed in the Osborne Family Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Mr. Ham is survived by one daughter, Martha Jean Miller and husband Dean of Mtn. City, TN; two brothers, Darrell Ham of Indiana and Paul Ham of Lansing, NC; three sisters, Alene Dillard of West Jef­ ferson, NC, Margaret How­ ell of Lansing and Adalina DeBoard of Grassy Creek, NC; grandchildren, Neal Ham and wife, Heather ,of Lansing, NC and Me­ lissa Stanley and husband, Scott, of Mtn. City, TN; three great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one step-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. You may email your condolences to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the ar­ rangements. Douglas John Lewis Department at Municipal Light & Power in Anchorage, and then in the ML&P Ware­ house as a buyer of materials to supply the linemen all the items they needed to make electrical repairs for the City. She was well-liked by her co­ workers and treated them to giant pots of home-made chicken and dumplings on a regular basis. She was well-known for her love of fishing - especial­ ly for Salmon at Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage. She was constantly entering fish­ ing tournaments and she cleaned and grilled the fish she caught. After moving to Anchor­ age, she began collecting art. She was a ballroom dancer, and enjoyed and collected all types of music. In her neighborhood, she was knows as the "flower lady" because of the hun­ dreds, if not thousands, of flowers she planted, cultivat­ ed, and cared for every Sum­ mer throughout the years. She will be remembered by all of these things and for her "spic and span" housekeep­ ing, her indoor plants, her aquariums, how she kept her car in immaculate shape, her laughter, following the stock market, mutual fund invest­ ing, her candid and practical advice on life and living, and especially how much she lov­ er her three children - Kieth, Tony, and Shelley." She is survived by her fa­ ther, Squire Hubert Pruitt (Jefferson, NC), brother, Odie Hubert Pruitt (Townsend, DE), a son, Reverend Joseph Kieth Greer (Grantham, PA); a son, Tony Edward Phillips (Statesboro, GA); a daugh­ ter, Shelley Edna Phillips (Anchorage, AK); grand­ son, Joseph Keith Greer, Jr. (Grants Pass, OR); grand­ daughter, Madison Danielle Phillips (Statesboro, GA); granddaughter, Hannah Grace Greer (Grantham, PA); great grandson, Joseph Keith Greer, III (Grants Pass, OR); great granddaughter, Desiree Paige Greer (Grants Pass, OR); daughter-In-Law, Lisa Jo Fanelli-Greer (Gratham, PA), daughter-In-Law, Diane Turner Phillips (Statesboro, GA) and a host of uncles,, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Blanche Eastridge Pruitt. Lenoir, NC June 21, 1947 September 26, 2005 Douglas John Lewis, age 58 of Lenoir, NC, died Mon­ day, September 26, 2005 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Mr. Lewis was born in Warrensville, NC, June 21, 1947 to the late Brownlow F. and Eula Roland Lewis. In ad­ Phyllis Gayle dition to his parents, he was Pruitt preceded in death by a broth­ Anchorage, Alaska er, Paul Lewis, and a sister, January 22, 1945 Ivadeane Zachary. September 23, 2005 Mary Alice Sides Funeral services were held Ms. Phyllis Gayle Pruitt, Thursday, September 29,2005 McNeill at 1:30 p.m. at Ashelawn Me­ 60, died of cardiac arrest at Jefferson morial Chapel in Jefferson, Alaska Regional Hospital in October 23, 1930 NC. Reverend Jim Greer of­ , Anchorage, Alaska on Sep­ September 25, 2005 ficiated. The family received tember 23,2005. Mary Alice Sides McNeill, A memorial service was age 74 of Jefferson, NC died friends from 12:00 to 1:30 held at Joy Christian Center Thursday prior to the service. Sunday, September 25, 2005 (Lake Otis & Tudor), in An­ Flowers were accepted. at her home. Mr. Lewis is survived by: chorage, Alaska at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. McNeill was born on Wednesday, September 28, October 23, 1930 in Burke his wife, Daisy Whittington 2005 in Anchorage. A second County to the late John and Lewis of the home; son and memorial service will be held Ada Martin Sides. In addi­ daughter-in-law, David and in Jefferson, North Carolina tion to her parents she was. Jennifer Lewis of Lenoir, NC; at a later date which will be preceded in death by her hus­ daughter and son-in-law, Pa­ announced when arranged. band, Robert McNeill, owner tricia and Thad Dillard of The second memorial service of McNeill's Dept. Store in Lenoir, NC; one brother, Jim will be followed by a grave­ West Jefferson. Mrs. McNeill Lewis of Warrensville, NC; side service at the family worked for over 30 years at and one sister and brother-in- cemetary. Pastors Marian & McNeill's Dept. Store and she law, Sue and Delmas Parker Ruth Schoeleban will be of­ also worked 20 years at Cen­ of Winston Salem, NC. You may email condolenc­ ficiating at the service. tral Telephone Company in She was born on January es to the family at our web­ Hickory, NC. She was a mem­ site at www.ashelawn.com. 22, 1945, in Jefferson, North ber of Mt. Jefferson Presbyte­ Carolina (Ashe County). She rian Church where she also Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was a high school graduate was in charge of the arrange­ served as an elder. with a GED diploma and Funeral services were- ments. studied one-year on the col­ held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, lege level at University of September 27, 2005 at the Alaska, Anchorage. Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian She had been a resident of Phillip Aaron Bare Church. Rev. Ernie Haddad Anchorage, Alaska since No­ Jefferson officiated. Burial followed in vember, 1984. She was a re­ March 12, 1982 the Jefferson Cemetery. The tiree from Municipal Light & October 1, 2005 family received friends from Phillip Aaron Bare age 23 Power (ML&P) & member of 2:00 till 3:00 p.m. prior to of Jefferson, NC, died Satur­ IBEW Local 1547. She worked the funeral service Tuesday. day, October 1, 2005 at his as a Clerk in the Accounting Flowers were appreciated or Department, then, as a Senior home. memorials may be made to Mr. Bare was born in Clerk in the Warehouse and Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Boone, NC on March 12, 1982 ML&P. She was of the Baptist Church, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., to Phillip Bare and Debbie Faith and enjoyed gardening, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Madeau. He loved farming collecting art work, ballroom Mrs. McNeill is survived and working outdoors. dancing, following the stock by two step-daughters, Cyn­ Funeral services were held market, needlework, sewing, thia Cummins of Banner Elk, Monday, October 3, 2005 at and cooking. NC and Robbin Lea McNeill 8:00 p.m. at the Badger Fu­ "Mother devoted her en­ of West Jefferson, NC; one neral Home Chapel. Rev. tire life to her three children brother, J. W. Sides of Con­ Garrett Mahaffey officiated. - Kieth, Tony, and Shelley. nelly Springs, NC; two sisters, A graveside service will be Mother lived the first part Peggy Braswell and Barbara held Tuesday, October 4, 2005 of her life in North Carolina. Taylor both of Hickory, NC; at 11:00 a.di. at the Roans After both boya had left the two grandchildren; several Creek Primitive Baptist home, she moved with her nieces and nephews. Church Cemetery. The fam­ daughter in search of a better You may email condolenc­ ily received friends Monday, life - which she found in An­ es to the family through our October 3, 2005 from 6:00- chorage. She joined the local website at www.badgerfuner- 8:00 p.m. at Badger Funeral IBEW and goLa job working alhome.com. as a clerk in the Accounting Home. Badger Funeral Home Mr. Bare is survived by his was. in charge of the arrange­ father and stepmother, Phillip ments. M. and Donna Bare of Jeffer­ Surviving are four daugh­ Helen Wood son, NC; his mother, Debbie ters, Molly Ann Dunn of Ra­ Elledge Johnson Madeau of Florida; leigh, Amanda Jane Smith Glendale Springs sister, Kristina Bare of Jef­ and husband, Larry of Glen­ February 24, 1913 ferson, NC; stepsister, Crys­ dale Springs, Helen Katrina Jay Jordan October 1, 2005 tal Linville of HendersonSwinson and husband J.L. Deep Gap Mrs. Helen Wood Elledge, ville, NC; stepbrothers, Chase of Supply, Jo Rhetta Cash of December 26, 1925 Chatham of West Jefferson, age 92, widow of James Paul Gastonia; thirteen grandchil­ September 28, 2005 NC and Ethan McCoy of Jef­ Elledge, of Pony Farm Road, Mr. Jay Jordan, age 79, ferson, NC; grandmother, Glendale Springs, formerly dren and twenty-three grand­ of Deep Gap, died Wednes­ Shirley Cowan of Crumpler, of the Mulberry Community, children. Funeral services were day, September 28, 2005 at NC and grandfather, George died Saturday, October 1,2005 Watauga Medical Center in Johnson of Kentucky. Several at the home of her daughter, held 12:00 o'clock Monday, October 3 at Baptist Home Boone. aunts, uncles and cousins also Amanda Jane Smith. Baptist Church with the He was born December 26, survive. Mrs. Elledge was born Rev. Darrell Tate and the 1925, in Watauga County, to Send condolences to the February 24, 1913 in Wilkes the late Leon and Bessie Wat­ family by visiting our website County to Robert Cornelius Rev. Mark Hollar officiated. Burial was in Mountlawn son Jordan. at www.badgerfuneralhome. "Neal" and Molly Oma Shep­ Memorial Park. The family Arrangements by Hampton com. herd Wood. She was a mem­ wast at Baptist Home Bap­ Funeral Service in Boone. Badger Funeral Home is in ber of Baptist Home Baptist Church. She was preceded in tist Church from 11:00 un­ charge of the arrangements. til 12:00 o'clock on Monday* death by five brothers, Ford prior to the service. In lieu Wood, William "Bill". Wood, of flowers, memorials may Edward "Ed" Wood, Robert Junior Ross Linda Gail Lewis Cornelius, Jr. "R.C." Wood, be made to Ebenezer Garden Vanover Rolla, Missouri Richard "Rich" Wood, and two Christian Childrens Home, 1006 Byrd Ridge Road, Creston March 27, 1950 sisters, Georgia Whittington North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. July 17,1941 October 1, 2005 and Hazel Anderson. September 26, 2005 Linda Gail "Topsy" Lewis Junior Ross Vanover, age age 55 of Rolla, Missouri, died 64 of Creston, NC, died Mon­ Saturday, October 1, 2005 at day, September 26, 2005 at her residence. the Watauga Medical Cen­ Ms. Lewis was born in Rev. Adam Kuczma, a dynamic speaker, with a powerful tes­ ter. Mr. Vanover was born West Jefferson, NC on March timony will be speaking at Calvary on Wednesday, October July 17, 1941 in Ashe Coun­ 27, 1950 to Odell and Cora 5 at 7 p.m. This man is a native of Poland, and the Russians ty to the late Erix and Le- Belle Riddle Lewis. took him to the concentration work camps of Siberia. God tha Osborne Vanover. A graveside service will miraculously delivered Adam and brought him back to Poland Funeral services were be held Wednesday, October where he became a leader in the Methodist Church. He has held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the been in ministry for over 30 years and has just celebrated his September 30, 2005 at the Kemp-Lewis Cemetery. Rev. 81st birthday. He is an honored man in the Methodist Church Badger Funeral Home Cha­ Tommy Dollar, Rev. Bruce pel. Brother Rector Henson, Roten, and Rev. Joey Mc- and for his services to others. Mark your calendar and don't Brother Anthony Roark and Clure will officiate. The fam­ miss this opportunity to hear the amazing testimony of God's Brother Galvin Jones of­ ily request that memorials be love, grace, and guidance. ficiated. Burial followed made to the American Cancer in the Vanover Cemetery. Society, PO Box 223, Jeffer­ The family received friends son, NC 28640. from 1:00 till 1:30 p.m. prior Ms. Lewis is survived by: to the funeral service Fri­ brothers, Roger and Bob Lew­ S.C.TEAGUE II, D.D.S. day. is both of Jefferson, NC, Clar­ Mr. Vanover is survived ence Lewis of Warrensville, General Dentist by two daughters, Kimber- NC, Bill Lewis of West Jef­ Complete Dentures s850 and up (upper ly Vanover of Millers Creek, ferson, NC; sisters, Ina Jean Partial Dentures *190 and up NC and Robbin Ferguson of Ashley of West Jefferson, NC, s195 Relincs (same day) Butler, TN; one son, Ken­ Louise Byrd of Morganton, • neth Vanover of Creston, NC, Gertrude Lewis of ElkRepairs Extractions NC; one brothfer, Dewey ton, MD; several nieces and For Consultation or Appointment Vanover of Creston, NC; nephews also survive. H»»« Call (336)765-6315 one sister, Draxie Lewis Send condolences to thq 2040 S. Stratford Rd, Winston • Salem, NC 27103 of Creston, NC; one grand­ family by visiting our website I Work vv-.t Ol CifttittCliy * Hmt Mill child, several nieces and at www.badgerfuneralhome. nephews. com. Badger Funeral Home Badger Funeral Home is in was in charge of the ar­ charge of the arrangements. for Dentures & Extractions Only rangements. Calvary Invitation COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES Medicaid Accepted �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Ashe County Health Department Clinic Ashe County Health Department Clinic schedule for October 2005 is as follows: the Primary ('are Clinic is open 5 days a week 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. for preventive health care and for the treatment of acute and certain chronic illnesses. Charges are based on a sliding fee scale by assessing income and number in the family. For information about our services or to enroll in a clinic ore receive medical treat­ ment, all persons need to call 246-9449. Ap­ pointments are needed for all clinics except General Clinic. Immunizations are given ev­ ery day, Monday - Friday without appoint­ ments. Primary Care, Monday-Friday; Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Monday; Family Planning, Maternity and Colposcopy, Wednes­ day; Pediatric, Tuesday; Pediatric Nurse Screening, Dental, Clinic days vary. WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children) If you are a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, infant, or child less than 5 years of age, and meet certain eligibility guidelines, you may qualify to participate in the WIC program. WIC is a special supple­ mental food program that provides individu­ ally prescribed packages of food to those who are eligible. There is no cost for this service. If you want to know if you qualify to participate in the WIC program or know someone who does, contact 246-2013. "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes, will be held on Mondays, October 3,10, 17 & 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. AA* % Blue Cross Blue Shield offers free flu shots to its members Chapel Hill, N.C. - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced today that once again it is offering free flu shots to its members start­ ing October 1. Flu shots will be available at regional highrisk clinics, more than 700 retail locations throughout North Carolina, many large employer worksites, as well as most participating phy­ sicians' offices. High-risk members can receive a free flu shot at regional clinics hosted by BCBSNC across the state from October 1 through October 24. A list of the regional high-risk clinics is included. All members, re­ gardless of risk status, can receive a free flu shot at the retail clinics from October 25 through November 30, while supplies last. In addition, flu shots should be available at most participating physi­ cians' offices throughout the fall and winter. Severe flu can result in pneumonia and dehydration, and can cause complications for those who have a chronic illness. The Centers for Disease Con­ trol and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 200,000 people are hospital­ ized with the flu each year. The illness annually causes 36,000 deaths nationwide. "At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, one of our goals is to help our members live healthier lives," said Bob Greczyn, BCBSNC president and CEO. "Getting an annual flu shot is just one way our members can take charge of their own health. Preven­ tive measures, like getting a flu shot, are the best steps to take to ensure that our fami­ lies stay healthy." To maximize the effective­ ness of the effort, BCBSNC is also providing free flu shot clinics at worksites of North Carolina employers with 100 or more employees cov­ ered by BCBSNC. Through this effort, thousands of em­ ployees at hundreds of com­ panies and state and federal agencies will receive free flu shots at their workplaces. Regional and Retail Clin­ ics Open to Everyone BCBSNC and PARTNERS members, as well as state and federal employees covered by plans administered by BCBSNC, can get a free flu shot this year at BCBSNChosted regional clinics or at participating pharmacy and grocery store retail locations throughout North Carolina. Medicare Part B recipients can get a free flu shot at ei­ ther type of clinic, and Max­ im Healthcare Services will file the claim for Medicare beneficiaries. Nonmembers can get a flu shot for $25 at either the high-risk clinics or at the retail clinics, while supplies last. From October 1 to Octo­ ber 24, only members or nonmembers considered to be at high-risk, as recommended by the CDC, will be eligible for the vaccine. Beginning October 25 through No­ vember 30, flu shots will be available to everyone, regardless of risk category, while supplies last. To find the free flu shot location nearest them, members can visit bcbsnc.com/flu or call 1-866-534-7330. Maxim Healthcare Services will ad­ minister the vaccines at all clinic locations. Per the CDC, the 20052006 high-risk groups in­ clude the following: individ­ uals affected by Hurricane Katrina, including evacu­ ees; adults age 65 and older; pregnant women; anyone age 2 to 64 with a chronic health condition; parents of children age 6 months to 23 months; household con­ tacts of children less than 6 months of age, and health care providers. Flu shot recipients age 18 and older must present their BCBSNC member ID card and a photo ID in order to receive their free flu shot. Children ages 9 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent to receive a flu shot at either the regional or retail clin­ ics. Children under the age of 9 will need to see their physician to receive their flu shot. "The flu shot is up to 90 percent effective in prevent­ ing influenza in most people. The more North Carolin­ ians who get the shot, the fewer cases of flu we're go­ ing to see in our state as a whole," said Dr. Bob Harris, BCBSNC chief medical of­ ficer. "As the state's largest health insurer, we are proud to support this program for the third year in a row and happy to see more of our members taking advan­ tage of it year after year." Dates and Locations of HighRiskRegionalFluShotClinics ASHEVILLE Location: Renaissance Hotel Dates: Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CHARLOTTE Location: Northside Baptist Church Dates: Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, October 22 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. GREENSBORO Location: Greensboro Coli­ seum Dates: Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. GREENVILLE Location: Greenville Con­ vention Center Dates: Wednesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 6 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HICKORY Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center Dates: Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. RALEIGH Location: RBC Center Dates: Monday, October 10, Tuesday, October 11, and Wednesday, October 12 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., except Wed. Oct.12ffom9a.m.-2p.m. WILMINGTON Location: Coast Line Convention Center Dates: Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WINSTON-SALEM L o c a t i o n : L a w Joel Coliseum rence Dates: Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Car­ olina: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and in­ formation to more than 3.2 million members, includ­ ing approximately 620,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. For 72 years, the com­ pany has served its customers by offering health insurance at a com­ petitive price and has served the people of North Carolina through support of community organiza­ tions, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield ofNorth Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Access BCBSNC online at w w w . b c b s n c . c o m . * OPEN HOME * <j et-y \\1 ( We have enjoyed serving and Pleasing Ashe County customers in the past and look forward to making new customers happy! Visit our New Showroom location for Special Pricing and Gifts to he «iven out while supplies last? We greatly appreciate all our customers in Ashe and welcome them to come by this open house event. We want everyone to know Who We Are, Where We're Located & what Great Products we have to offer! NEW LOCUTION: 10012NO fTREET • N007H Come into North Wilkesboro, on 2nd Street. We are located across from the Yadkin Valley Ford Dealership. 0 * 0 # WILKEMOM, NC �Public Opinion ...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Politicians and the money game PAGE 4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005 A plea for sanity To the Editor: In the September 9 issue of the Post I expressed my opin­ ion as to how I felt about the inconsistency and fanaticism Poor man! I know he we are sheep. We—the aver­ of Susan Phillips writings. would not be a wolf, But age American—gasps at the In a few past issues includ­ that he sees the Romans are cost of a congressional seat, ing that of the 26th of Sept. I have responded to the ma­ but sheep... but then does nothing about niacal anti American dribble —Shakespeare it, as if "government" was that pours forth from Craig Julius Caesar something far removed from Dudley who refers to the us, and over which we have president as the "shrub." The indictment of House no control—and for which How cute! Nothing positive Majority Leader Tom Delay, we have no responsibility. has been suggested by either R-TX, and the SEC inves­ That is all true—as long as of these seemingly unhappy tigation of Senate Major­ we act like sheep. And as individuals as evidenced by ity Leader Bill Frist, R-TN, long as we act like sheep, the latest issue of bile from point to the fundamental the wolves are going to run both in the Sept. 26th Post. flaw in our present politi­ Washington and Raleigh. They seem totally devoted to cal life. So does the disgrace What is needed is two ferreting out every alleged and imprisonment of former things: reasonable term inequity in America and Agriculture Commissioner limits for all elected offices, like the town gossip airing Meg Scott Phipps. such as are already in place dirty laundry, rush to let the The flaw is money. We— in the executive branch of world in on their perceived and we as citizens are re­ federal and state govern­ discoveries. I have searched sponsible—have allowed ment, and public funding dutifully through their past money to come to dominate of election campaigns. That letters hunting one scintilla the state; a "rubber-stamp" politics. So those who win public funding can be lim­ of positive thought, without legislature that will endorse elections are those most ad­ ited, forcing election races success. Finally—some months the policies of the supreme ept at raising money. It is as to be much less drawn out ago I suggested that people leader; judges that will adjust simple as that. Even though and more to the point than in the area having concerns the law to serve the needs of the person with the biggest they are today. Would any­ about government might get those in power, a strong mili­ campaign chest does not al­ one—candidates included— together in a civilized setting tary to seize the wealth of ways win, an excess of cash mourn the passing of the aided by our local editor, Jim weaker nations; and a securi­ is certainly not considered two-year long congressional Thompson, who I took the lib­ ty system, that will eliminate a hindrance to success on campaign? erty of volunteering for the any domestic threats to the Election Day. A third possibility is position of moderator, (how system. On June 29 President Each year, the cost of suc­ to increase the number of can he refuse?) Maybe there Bush took the great-leap for­ cessful (and even unsuccess­ members of the U.S. and would be some solutions of­ ward to change the nation's ful) races increases. In our N.C. House pf Representa­ fered, supplanting all the intelligence services by order­ own state, people regularly tives. Especially in the for­ whining. There were no tak­ ing a restructuring of the FBI spend more money than they mer case, the members sim­ ers last time. Does that mean and putting "a broad swath of can ever earn from the office ply have too many people that my assumption that the agency" under the direct control of the executive. to gain a seat in Congress or to represent. Fewer people some people are only capable Bingo; Bush's personal se­ of complaining is accurate? the General Assembly. would mean more person­ Bill Reed III cret police; an American Ge­ So is it surprising when al contact between citizen Crumpler stapo. The FBI is effectively some of these politicians cut and representatives, which being taken over by a spycorners in this treadmill of would benefit both. master who reports directly fundraising? Not really. And As long as we tolerate— to the White House. It's while this past week the and it is up to us—the pres­ alarming that the same per­ black spot has been on the ent system, then we should son who oversees foreign spy­ GOP, the Democratic Party expect scandals such as ing will now oversee domestic spying, too. is not free from such prob­ the ones mentioned earlier. lems either. The United States leads They will continue as long the world in putting people in They are all wolves when as money is the key to politi­ jail, according to new figures. it comes to money because cal power. To the Editor: The International Centre "There must be two Ameri­ for Prison Studies at King's cas: one that sets the captive College, London, said that free, and one that takes a the United States detains once-captive's new freedom 714 prisoners per 100,000 away from him, and picks a people. The US has topped quarrel wiih him with noth­ the center's list since 2000. ing to found it on; then kills The US total represents 22% him to get his land."—Mark of the nine million prisoners Twain reportedly held throughout Tyranny has very few in­ the world, he added. Russia, dispensable parts: a obedient which has 786,900 inmates, media that will control infor­ or 550 per 100,000 people, mation to meet the goals of came second in King's Col- VCK "SO WECE Sou WfcRS THE 'TOP'S* Bl<b "BOOT} To FILL Letters to the Editor The two Americas lege's survey. Notably high rates of prisoners in Europe­ an countries include Belarus,, with 532 inmates per 100,000 people, and Ukraine with 416 per 100,000. The latest episode of the Manifest Destiny Variety Show, starring George "The Liberator" Bush and his much-anticipated plans for renewal in Iraq is anxiously awaited by all. Jefferson warned that long-established govern­ ments must not be changed for "light and transient rea­ sons." He added, however, that the documented record of a government's "long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing... a design to reduce them under an absolute Des­ potism" creates for its citizens a right and a duty "to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." The "Despo­ tism" Americans face today is not like that of George Ill's Britain, nor is it the expand­ ing Northern commercial a¥i'd social juggernaut the Seces­ sionists despised and feared. Americans are confronted and oppressed by an "absolute Despotism" of incompetence, cowardice, and self-interest, a despotism controlled by an aristocracy of life-time office servers who have forgotten that they are hired help, not demigods. These politicians care only for the continuation of their power and only act to preserve their power. They don't care about protecting Americans and their land. Americans today are ruled by a dictatorship of failure that is unresponsive and contemptu­ ous of their needs. As citizens then they must consider the duty the Founders assigned them: To rid themselves of a tyrannical Federal aristoc­ racy willing to permit the destruction of their country in a selfish effort to preserve the power they exercise over their neighbors. The citizen's role in this necessary duty is central and very overwhelm­ ing. Still, citizen action is the only path toward safety and away from tyranny. The history of the Ameri­ can kings of capital and authority is the history of repeated crimes, injustice, op­ pression, outrage, and abuse, all aiming at the suppres­ sion of individual liberties and the exploitation of the people. A vast country, rich enough to supply all her chil­ dren with all possible com­ forts, and insure well-being to all, is in the hands of a few, while the nameless millions are at the mercy of ruthlesa wealth gatheYers, uhscrtrpTTlous lawmakers, and corrupt politicians. People must free themselves from the fear of the Church, the cowardice of public opinion, the stupid arrogance of national, racial, religious, and sex superiority, and work to change a gov't well on its way to fascist cor­ ruption. For some reason, at this point in our history, we have an unusually large number of "sworn enemies" who are plotting to destroy us. Could it be the actions of our government? Craig Dudley i Helms' n Member: N.C. 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Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Linda Burchette Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog Data Input Elaine Elliott Classified Manager Sandra Moretz Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws Advertising Sales Peggy Benson Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott Graphic Artist Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Almost 30 years ago I was eating breakfast in a Char­ lotte hotel with a group of lawyers, all Democrats. One of our breakfast group suddenly whispered that Sen­ ator Jesse Helms had entered the dining room. I tried to look up to get a glance, with­ out gawking. But the senator was walking directly towards our table. We stood. He shook our hands and told us that he thought he was supposed to join us for breakfast. He was mistaken,of course, and I never learned how he wound up at our table. It was a funny situation. I suppose none of us knew how to say, "This is the last group you would want to eat with" with­ out seeming totally rude. So, he sat down at our table. The conversation was strained. We tried weather and sports. It was awkward for everybody, but Helms was too polite to leave without finishing breakfast with us. I finally confessed that I was "on the other side" politi­ cally. But, I said, my son, who was then 8 or 9 years old, had told me that he agreed with Senator Helms that we should not give up the Pana­ ma Canal. As the breakfast broke up, Helms gave me his card on which he had written a short message to my son, thank­ ing him for his support and promising to work to keep the canal. I acknowledge that I ad­ mire that ability to find per­ sonal connections even with political enemies, as he did that day senate campaign: Reach for with me the heart. at break­ "Suddenly it came to me. fast. Do not talk to those people . When in Asheville about economics I learned and give them a lot of facts t h a t and statistics. Talk from the Senator heart. Tell them that we need H e l m s for America to have a spiri­ had writ­ tual rebirth." ten a Listen to one of John memoir, Edwards' "Two Americas" D.G. Martin "Here's speeches and you might think Where I he's read Helms' playbook. Stand," I determined to read 2. Know the difference be­ it to see what I could learn tween principles and prefer­ from him about how to win ences. political contests. ITJo be successful in Others can review and crit­ politics and remain true to icize "Here's Where I Stand" your principles is to know for some of its unbelievable the distinction between your claims, such as its assertion principles and your prefer­ that Helms never supported ences. On your principles, segregation. you should never yield; you I will leave for another should be prepared to be de­ time a discussion of Helms' feated. Nobody likes to be description of his "conver­ defeated, but you should let sion" that led to his support everybody know in the most for large amounts of Ameri­ articulate and thoughtful can dollars to support the and civil way you can.... than war against AIDS in Africa, in certain matters that you except to share Helm's own define as matters of principle explanation: you will not budge, you can­ "I may have been late in not yield, you will not com­ seeing this need, but now promise." that I have seen it, I feel com­ 3. Learn the rules. mitted to working as hard "I knew the value of as I can to bring as many amendments and how to keep resources as possible to the things from being caught up resolution of the problem." in committees. I knew when What can Helms' politi­ and how to make the call for a cal opponents learn from his voice vote so Senators would book? have to attach their name to Here are a few things. the issues they supported or 1. Throw away the speech­ chose not to support. I knew es that are full of facts. how to introduce substitute Instead, do what Helms bills and how to recruit co­ says he did in Asheville at signers." the first big speech in his first 4. Know the value of help- ing your constituents. "Whatever these folks in my office did, they did with skill and courtesy. In the pro­ cess they developed a repu­ tation as people who cared. They were, therefore, one of the best staffs in the Capitol for constituent services" I am going to share these lessons with some of my fa­ vorite Democratic politicians, including one who received that special Panama Canal message from Helms so many years ago. D.G. Martin is the host of UNC-TVs North Carolina Bookwatch, which airs on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT New River Festival coming Oct. 8 The 12th annual Todd New River Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8 will showcase some of the area's favorite things, from Rock Bottom s bluegrass mu­ sic to raffles, from handmade furniture and crafts to funnel cakes. It will also be the occasion for the community to recognize and thank the many people whose contributions in 2004 helped purchase the property that is now Walter and Annie Cook Memorial Park - the site of the festival since it began in 1994. An autumn tradition in the tiny community that straddles the Ashe-Watauga county line, the New River Festival is a celebration of both the season and the cultural heritage of this particular part of the Ap­ palachian Mountains. It also celebrates the continued good health of the New River; Cook Park is on the bank of Elk Creek, which empties into the river in the middle of Todd. This year's musical line-up includes, besides Rock Bot­ tom, Buck Haggard, Amantha Mill, the Corklickers, and The Right Track - all groups that have played for the Todd Sum­ mer Music Series in recent years to great acclaim. Todd will also welcome the Company of Cloggers, four young dancers from Pittsboro and Asheboro, returning to the festival fresh from the Ul­ timate Stars Dance Champi­ onships in Chapel Hill. These groups will be per­ forming at the James Crow Parsons Pavilion (a.k.a. the depot stage) starting at 9 a.m. and throughout the day until 4 p.m. At that point, the new puppet stage will come into its own as the venue for an out­ standing production by the Elkland Art Center Puppe­ teers -.either "Why People Are the Way They Are" or "Shingebiss," according to producer/ director Martha Enzmann. As always, a per-car fee of $3 covers parking in the field by the TVFD firehouse, shut­ tle service to and from the parking area, and admission to the festival for the day. Several booths will offer festival food of all sorts. Todd Ruritan Club will be selling soft drinks and popcorn and raffle tickets. This year's raffle features hand-crafted furni­ ture and bowls by local wood­ workers, plus any articles that festival crafts vendors want to contribute throughout the day. Other organizations will be showcasing their information and special offers as well. And, of course, there will be the booths of wonderful crafts and arts, including furniture, gifts, photography, jewelry, textiles, and quilts. Todd Ruritan, which orga­ nizes the festival each year, is grateful to local businesses and organizations who have stepped up to help underwrite the expenses of the event, and to Ashe County High School Jr. ROTC, whose members help with parking. They also appreciate the enthusiastic participation of bands and vendors, and hope everyone has a grand time. The schedule for the day is as follows: 9 a.m.: festival opens. 9-11 a.m.: Buck Haggard, a new-old country-western band 11 a.m.-Noon: A Company of Cloggers Noon: Dedication of Cook Park Fund contributor plaque 12-1 p.m.: Amantha Mill, a folk/bluegrass group with a difference 1-2 p.m.: Rock Bottom, the pride of Ashe County bluegrass 2-3 p.m.: The Right Track, a bluegrass/gospel family group from Lincolnton 3-4 p.m.: The Corklickers, a favorite old-time string band 4-5 p.m.: Elkland Puppe­ teers—puppet show 5 p.m.: festival closes. For more information about the festival, call Todd Mercan­ tile at 336-877-5401. immediately. The safety of the children should be the major concern of everyone involved in the parade. 4. The police ask that no horses be ridden through town either before or after the parade. This is for safety reasons as well as sanitary reasons. Last year some rode their horses up the sidewalk and, horses being horses, they spread manure over a 30yard section of sidewalk that people had to avoid and keep their children out of. Parade organizers are trying to lo­ cate a drop off point for hors­ es, and the riders will need to drop them off at that, location and then take their trailers to Southern States to load the horses after the parade. There will be the usual $5 cleanup fee for each horse. When the application and the fee for the number of horses listed is received, an ID tag will be made for each horse and sent to the rider prior to the parade. Only those with the ID tag will have followed the guidelines and be allowed to participate. There will be a law enforce­ ment officer at the staging area with a list of all these people. If you send in your fee and you find that you will not be participating in the parade or using fewer horses than expected, and notify us in writing by Nov. 1, the fee will be returned to you within 30 days. The fee for the horses will be used to cover the cost of cleanup. This must be done before traffic returns to town. This year's parade will also include a toy drive spon­ sored by the West Jefferson and Riverview Lions Clubs. Parade organizers are asking those riding four wheelers and motorcycles to consider tying a toy or toys on their handle bars, and at the end of the parade donate them to be sent to the hurricane devas­ tated areas for Christmas for the children. All those in the parade or watching the pa­ rade may want to participate in this project by donating new, unwrapped toys. Parade organizers have a contact in Mississippi who will see they are properly distributed. There will be more about this later along with information about collection sites. Any funds left over from the horse unit cleanup fee will be used to purchase pres­ ents to go with the toy contri­ butions. Remember that all those involved with the parade are volunteers, giving freely of their time to help the county residents and visitors enjoy a fun and safe holiday parade. Participants and viewers can do their part by cooperating with the rules and looking out for the safety of children. Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County High School Health Occupations students (in purple), with the assistance of their teacher, Phyllis Ashley, and the Red Cross bloodmobile (staff in white), conducted the first of their two yearly blood drives Sept. 20. A majority of the 117 donors (54 of them first timers) were high school students. The drive collected 115 units. The next blood drive is scheduled for March 2006. Parade continued from front page Float, $200; Best Non-Profit Float, $200; and Best Youth Unit, $100. Prizes may be cash, gift certificates or a combination. More donations would mean more cash prizes awarded. Scott Turnmyre of the Ashe County High School Band is working with parade organizers to secure another good band for the parade. The parade has a budget of $600 for this purpose. When fuel was only half as much as now, it cost a band $1.50 per mile per bus. Large bands usually need three buses so you had a cost of $4.50 per mile. We have made an offer and are waiting for a decision from another band. Application deadline for parade entries is Monday, October 31. Applications re­ ceived after that date will be denied unless it can be deter­ mined that they would be a particular benefit to the peo­ ple's enjoyment of the parade. A deadline is needed because of the time required for safe and orderly parade lineup. Applications can be picked up at Parker Tie, Friendly Shoe Store, People's Drug, West Jefferson Town Hall, Western Jefferson, Ashe County Chamber of Com­ merce and Visitors Center, and Sally Mae's Emporium. They may be returned to any of these locations or mailed to P.O. Box 1321, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Interested participants may also call 246-6161 or 384-4502 and leave your name and address and an ap­ plication will be mailed. Everyone must follow the guidelines that have been in effect for the parade for years. 1. Everyone must sub­ mit an application including emergency response units. 2. Once you submit an ap­ plication you cannot change anything without sending an amended application. Space sizes are marked off by what's on your application and if you bring more you infringe on those in front of and behind • you. 3. NOTHING is to be thrown from any participat­ ing unit to the crowd. You may have some of your group walking next to the crowd and HAND things to them. Parade organizers asked this last year and were ignored. This resulted in a child suf­ fering an eye injury from can­ dy thrown and one child, run­ ning after candy, had a foot run over by a vehicle. Also, a number of mothers stated they could not epjoy the pa­ rade for trying to keep their small children from running into the street after items thrown from vehicles. Town officials have agreed that, although they do not want to do so, they are being forced to take action to protect the children. Thus any unit observed with people throw­ ing anything to the crowd will be removed from the parade Photo Courtesy of Ashe County Disaster Relief Team Members of the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team, collecting and shipping supplies for Gulf Coast survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, recently accepted a donation check from Westwood Elementary School students Brandy Miller, Jamie Richy,Tita Ponce, Daniel Robedee, Christian Wilson, and teacher Lisa Willingham (standing far right). Jefferson continued from front page A native of Alleghany al work since 1990. another child in April. Winebarger and her hus­ County, Winebarger worked About her new job, Wine­ with a CPA for five years be­ band, Brett, live in Fleetwood barger said,"l really enjoy it. fore joining the town staff. with their 7-year-old daugh­ It's a big responsibility, and \ She has performed secretari­ ter, Destany. She is expecting will do my best." continued from front page entrance during afterschool, or to the 4-H office in Jeffer­ son. For more information, call 877-2968 or 219-2650. Students at Westwood also held a collection drive for money to be used to help the hurricane survivors. A check in the amount of $4,456.67 was presented recently to members of the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team at the school. To help fill the seventh truck from Ashe County to the Gulf Coast, contact the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team at 877-1377 or Diane Dixon at 982-3685. The col­ lection site has been set up at the old Centura Bank build­ ing located near Heritage Chevrolet in West Jefferson. Items needed for the hur­ ricane survivors include: canned foods, rice (5 lb. bags), Ensure, diabetic foods (canned fruit in water), hygiene prod­ ucts, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby prod­ ucts, diapers, formula (dry or canned), baby wipes, pacifiers, feminine products, new un­ derwear for men, women and children, bras,, socks, paper plates, bowls and cups, soup spoons (plastic or new large metal with tags attached), plastic storage containers that fit under bed, 6-volt bat­ teries, healthy snacks and cleaning supplies. Cash donations help pur­ chase items and fill up the truck. Make checks out to Ashe Baptist Association for gas or multi-purpose (to buy items), and bring cash dona­ tions to the Centura Bank site. Team members are on hand Monday and Friday, 38 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. When It Comes To Earning Interest, We Have All The Bases Covered. Check out our Interest Triple Play at Yadkin Valley Bank. 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Local business owners and artists have donated many, many wonderful items for this event. The public is invited to come and bid on items for their pets such as a beautifully con­ structed timberhome designed doghouse donated by Carolina Timberworks, dog bed, from Happy Tails pet shop, one-ofa-kind cat furniture and bed, made from different pieces of antique furniture by Dough Smithwick of Country Cottage Furniture. Bid on beautiful art and furnishings for home such as a Lenore De Pree print donated from the Smart Gal­ lery; Kathy Allinder, a wild­ life photographer, donated a leopard print; and beautiful barn images from the Barn Lady Gallery selection. Also a superbly crafted childs rocker from Burgess Furniture is of­ fered along with floral designs from Pedal Pushers and Crafts from Joanie and Michael Bells Greenhouse Crafts. For the outdoors person gift certifi­ cates from Mountainaire Golf Course and canoe trips from Zaloos Canoes are available. Certificates for horseback rid­ ing lessons and trail riding will also be available through Burnt Hill Stables. For the ultimate luxury experience the public is invited to bid on an hour and a half massage donated by Stay in Touch, and a weekend expe­ rience at the lovely Dog House Resort located right here in Ashe County, where you can of course bring your pet or pur­ chase for a friend and their pet when they visit. Also for your dining pleasure, gift certificates from about every fine restaurant in Ashe County have been donated for this good cause. Admission is a $5.00 donation for adults and children are free. All proceeds from this event go towards our campaign to build an Ashe County H umaneSociety shelter. A Rummage Sale is being held October 15th at the Ashe County Armory to help raise funds to build a much needed H umaneSocietyAnimal Shelter in Ashe County. Donations for this event can be dropped off October 1st and 8th behind the Ashe Federal Bank across from Wendy's between 9am and 4pm. Any large items such as furnishings can be dropped off at the Armory October 13th and 14th between 8am and 4pm. For more information on this event call Sharon Sweeny (336) 982-9287 or Jeanne McChesney (336) 877-1103. Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post ,200S/6 Football Contest Domino's Tht' Pizzu Delivery Experts Please see our Friday, October 7th edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 8. 9. 16. 10. 17.. 11. 18.. 12.. 19.. 13.. 20.. 14. 21. @ ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP W e l e ky Wn e Wl i n r il Receive a FREE 14" Party Pack U lmt d T p i g ni ie o pn Piraa from Domino's? Monday & Tuesday §| ® f a T- 3 .2 U. ©I |<§> c< s~ 3 rr c U v z • < ItbiK 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. 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The park is expecting over one hundred wreaths to be placed at the monument by members of patriotic or­ ganizations such as the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Sons of the Revolution (SOR), the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Children of the Revolu­ tion (CAR) to name a few. The wreath laying ceremony will be followed by a ribbon cut­ ting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the park's mu­ seum exhibits. After over a year of plan­ ning, design, and fabrication the park's museum takes on a new look. The new exhibits will feature a combination of audio-visual programs, maps, graphics, and many new arti­ facts from the Battle of Kings Mountain, many of which have never been displayed to the public. The official commemora­ tive ceremony will be held at 3:00 P.M. in the park amphi­ theater. The keynote speaker is David K. Wilson, author of "The Southern Strategy: Brit­ ain's Conquest of South Caro­ lina and Georgia, 1775-1780". On Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 the park will have an array of living history activities con­ ducted by reenactors from as far away as New Jersey. There will be a Loyalist encampment set up at the site of Major Pat­ rick Ferguson's headquarters and other patriot reenactors will be set up at the base of the ridge near the visitor cen­ ter. At 2:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday there will be a tactical demonstration on the ridge near the place of Major Patrick Ferguson's surren­ der. A full schedule of the ac­ tivities can be viewed on the park's website' at www.nps. gov/kimo. Visitors should plan on utilizing offsite parking for the events on Friday, October 7 thru October 9. The offsite parking will be at the Kings Mountain State Park near the Lake Crawford bath­ house. Another offsite park­ ing area will be set up near the west entrance of the park. Shuttle buses will be running throughout the day from the state park to the national park visitor center. For more information contact the park at 864-9367921. Kings Mountain 225th Schedule Friday, October 7 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Living His­ tory open to the public 10:30 Wreath Laying Cer­ emony- US Monument 2:30 Guilford Fife and Drum Corps 3:00 Guest Speaker Da­ vid Wilson (author of The Southern Strategy) and ar­ rival of the Overmountain Victory Trail Marchers- Am­ phitheater 7:00 British Actor Howard Burnham as English Gen­ eral Sir Henry.Clinton Saturday, October 8 9 a.m. Park Opens to Pub­ lic 10:00 Guilford Fife and Drum Corps- Amphitheater 10:30 Weapons Demon­ stration- American Firing Range 11 a.m. Loyalist Recruiting Scenario 11:30 Ferguson Rifle Dem­ onstration- American Firing Range 12 Noon Weapons Demon­ stration- Loyalist Camp 12:30 Children's Militia Muster- Militia Camp 1 p.m. Weapons Demon­ stration- American Firing Range 1-1:30 p.m.: Book signing by Michael Scoggins, author of "The Day it Rained Militia"VC Theater 1:30 p.m. Troops form for inspection and move into position 1:30 Guilford Fife and Drum Corps- US Monument 2 p.m. Battle Tactical Dem­ onstration 2:30 Feu de Joi—on battle­ field (Victory celebration) 3:30 Weapons Demonstra­ tion- Loyalist Camp 4 p.m. Ferguson Rifle Dem­ onstration- American Firing Range Jefferson Landing offers fall getaway packages Jefferson, N.C., Sept. 26, 2005 - Jefferson Landing, an upscale golf community set between the New River and Mount Jefferson State Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, welcomes the coming of fall with a getaway package de­ signed for those who want to experience the region's sea­ sonal beauty without spend­ ing a fortune. Offered from Oct. 3 - 24, the Fall Foliage package is $88 per night, including de­ luxe lodge accommodations, clubhouse breakfast for two, and taxes. Children under 12 stay free and suite lodging is available upon request. Located in Ashe County just off the Blue Ridge Park­ Throughout October, AAA's ties will be offering free 26point checkups to motorists as part of Car Care Month. Locally, Superior Pontiac on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson is taking part in the program. Appointments are neces­ sary and a list of participating facilities with phone numbers to call to arrange appoint­ ments follows. October is a time of year when motorists should be preparing for winter's cooler temperatures and possible freezing driving conditions. A checkup gives motorists a chance to correct potential problems. More than 30 repair facili­ ties in North Carolina and 25 South Carolina repair facili­ ties will inspect such things as tires, lights, air filters, (add about six more). The checkups are available free to the pub­ lic as well as AAA Carolinas members. Inspections conducted by AAA Carolinas throughout the past three years found New River is the premier golf community in northwestern North Carolina. Set beside Mount Jefferson State Park, this private, master-planned community features a Golf Di-* gest 4.5-star course designed by two-time PGA champion Larry Nelson, an elegantly appointed two-story club­ house with restaurant, and a new Riverside Park set beside a mile-long stretch of North America's oldest river. Homesites are priced from the $50s to low $200s, while townhomes, condominiums and homes are priced form the $160s to $2 million. For reservations or more information, call 800292-6274 or visit www.jeffersonlandingclub.com. Rep. Foxx co-sponsors immigration reform bill WASHINGTON - United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is a co-sponsor of a comprehensive immigra­ tion reform bill introduced in the U.S. House today. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth (Ariz.5.), aims to drastically im­ prove border security and crack down on individuals who employ illegal aliens. "Border security equals national security," said Rep. Foxx. "The number one threat to our national se­ curity is our porous border. I am pleased to co-sponsor this outstanding legislation that will enable us to elimi­ nate illegal immigration and secure our nation." The "Enforcement First Immigration Reform Act of 2005" takes a number of steps to stop the inflow of illegal aliens, provide the can Automobile Association, necessary resources en­ Superior offers free checkups during October Approved Auto Repair facili­ way, at mile marker 261, The Lodge at Jefferson Landing is noted for its spacious, quiet and comfortable ambiance. Each room features a balcony or deck with inviting views of the championship golf course and North Carolina moun­ tains. In addition to enjoying the brilliant mountain foliage, guests can eiyoy a wealth of area activities including the 12th Annual Todd New River Festival, exhibits at the Ashe Arts Center and Ashe Civic Center, and even the Wooly Worm Festival for the kids. A complete list of area activities can be found at www.ashechamber.com. Jefferson Landing on the Post file photo Rep. Virginia Foxx number of investigators and attorneys in the Depart­ ment of Homeland Securi­ ty's Immigration and Cus­ toms Enforcement agency. It will also authorize hun­ dreds of thousands of state that: and local law enforcement AAA Carolinas was founded •Fprty percent of motorists forcement agencieB need officers to enforce immigra­ have damaged, bald or under-' in 1922 as a not-for-pronl or-" and increase penalties for tion law and add 400,000 ganization that now serves those who employ illegal illegal aliens with standing inflated tires. •Nine out of ten spare tires nearly 1.5 million members aliens. deportation orders to the were flat. with travel, automobile and The bill will increase the National Crime Informa­ •One out of every three insurance services and is an cars need some type of fluid advocate for the safety and replaced such as oil, trans­ security of all travelers. JOHN DEERE mission fluid, anti-freeze or Call Superior Pontiac at (336) 246-8815 to make an clutch fluid. LASTCALL An affiliate of the Ameri- appointment. FOR FALL tion Center database. The legislation will strengthen border security by authorizing 10,000 bor­ der patrol agents, as well as provide funding for aer­ ial vehicles, cameras, radar and sensors and allow U.S. military forces to aid in bor­ der security. Finally, the bill will in­ crease IRS fines for em­ ployers that submit false W-2 data and raise the fine for employing illegal aliens from $10,000 to $50,000. Further, those who found guilty of hiring illegal aliens will face a jail term of up to 5 years per violation. "Illegal immigration should not be tolerated or rewarded," said Rep. Foxx. "We should do all we can to protect against unlawful entry into our country. We are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws. We must increase our ef­ forts to secure our borders while respecting those who wish to enter this great na­ tion legally." JOHN DEERE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE GET *800 OFF' Hie lefterson «" AND NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS UNTIL APRIL 2006' DURING JOHN DEERE'S LAST CALL FOR FALL. What's the big deal? For a limited time you can save up to $800 on select John Deere riding lawn tractors and make absolutely no payments until April 2006 during John Deere's Last Call For Fall. So get to your John Deere dealer now and get a great deal on a John Deere. for National " oSS - Your boss's name, the name of your company and a short message will he published on the Jefferson Post's National Boss Day page on Friday, October 14th Contact Sandra at the Jefferson Post for further details • 336-846-7164 E-mail: classified@jeffersonpost.com Fax: 336-846-7165 (Deadline for ad information is Friday, October 7th at 5pni) $25 for Single Spot or $40 for Double (Includes gift) OFFER ENDS SOON. GET TO YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER TODAY! www JohnDeere com WEAVER EQUIPMENT 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET JEFFERSON, NC (336) 846-3752 t Uflrn «»tr: Mtei ipnlimm a, h mtiMt. nM rw la M WMH. ImbI•«« n8hnoq waMti«*| M Mm. tFi*iifaafalifafamaiTia»»»fala lutein Nan* Drift N Mi DM.UAi Iff***, hu a •*»«••< It FiiiaMljkfafMM* mat* b«acka,aa« fan tt act* ii lb I* AM A SI.H aMk mm ban dap aq W faafa. llm Arfa*. fa HFa«t Mi a« asiM tt tf .1% M Mi fcaiT an* fa faarcriafaMa falMfaba ifiM fa JOM* OH *C — ofaaati W Own I Ci«,«n DmuAMOrifaiA'O'lMJP iaMt-00077112 fain * faMM {&Equal OpporlLrtty Uw*br �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy 100-General Services 140-Help Wanted HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment. 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 140-Help Wanted J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first Incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson. NC 28640 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Needed: 3 CNA's to Work in Assisted Living Facility. 1 Live in Person who will be willing to stay day & nights. For set salary. For more information call 877-5513 Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) PAINTER'S WANTED $10 per hour Must have own vehicle Call 384-1265 and ask for 1pm Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 Service/Installer e-mail: classified© jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 30-Special Notices 336-246-6569 If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. Truck Delivery Driver THANK YOU Jefferson Post required. Full-Time, CDL with Hazmat PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper Is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, se*. hnndlcap. financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women 6 people' securing custody ot chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal eslale which Is In violation of I he law. Our readers aro here by Informed lhat all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain ot discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number tor the hearing Impaired is 1-800-927-9275. pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 # J e f f S or item? Advertise it in o n P MISSING: o Blonde Husky Retriever Mix. Name is s "Juice". Overly happy t. all the time. Missing In the Mountain View School Area. 385-0200 Will cut and bale if 1 time - —$9.50 2 times --$15.00 needed. Call 336-984-0134 or 336-973-3991." Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1*5, few #2's, nice Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 Two inch space for the above costs. Christmas Trees Fraser Fir. 8 -9'. 9 -10'. Rodger Kimbrell 290-Horses & Livestock PO Box 368 Sparta. N.C. 28675 Big 16.1 Hands. Red. 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross, Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. Please Leave Message if No Answer. Contract to Cut & Bale Christmas Trees Call Justin @ 336-977-6831 or @336-877-3480 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 R.D TREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 310-Musical •SUM? ITL-N:J M:[IK-TA CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 250-Furniture Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football. Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez. Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning. Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. FRASER FIR 4 -5' 200 TREES CALL 984-4043 Sega Dreamcast, like new. with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs. & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog. Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 PIANO SERVICE 300Miscellaneous We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free Wedding Dress, size 260-Garage/Yard Sales 9/10 with long train and ••i'/ltlikfllfli KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 medical and dental insurance, paid time off. applicable educational programs and voluntary benefits. Come join our team of exceptional caregivers! Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 you lost a favorite pet for 2 weeks. trees, 6 to 9 ft. #1's. of one year of experience. We offer an excellent salary, w. Have you found an Call 846-7164 Ashe County Public Library Schedules, plans, promotes, and presents ageappropriate programs for children and teenagers; coordinates library's outreach services to local daycares and schools; other duties as assigned. Requires bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years of college and 3 years of public library experience. 40 hours/week. Apply in person at the Employment Security Commission at Family >sing October 7. EOE 300Miscellaneous YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. trees. 2,500 to 3,000 MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is seeking an MDS Coordinator with a minimum W animal or item? Have FREE. Ad will run YOUTH SERVICES SPECIALIST "Frazier Fir Christmas W 40-Lost & Found the Jefferson Post for Quality Assurance Specialist I (743-40-0105) Open until filled. Full-time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Watauga county. Duties: coordinate & provide leadership w/ quality improvement activities such as preparing reports on complaints, grievances and incidents, developing a clinical outcomes measure­ ment systems, design, develop & write policies & procedures that are related to NR service unit Quality Management system and chair the Service Provider unit Quality Management Team. Work schedule: 8-5, M-F. Minimum re­ quirements: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, health, business ad­ ministration or related HS field and two years experience in treatment programming of applicable client popu­ lation. Salary grade (68)/Typical hiring range: $35,353$40,464. Submit state application to: Watauga County Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Rd. Boone. NC 28607 or your local ESC Office. Criminal records check and preemployment drug testing is required. EOE/AAE 260-Garage/Yard Sales 235-Christmas Trees •AEV: ESTAMOS CRECIENDO! EMPLEANDO PERSONAL PARA POSICIONES DE TIEMPO COMPLETO Entrenamiento de trabajo provehido para applicantes que qualifiquen 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 2005 Subaru LL Bean Outback Loaded & XM equipped call 336-359-2980 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 95 Chev. Tahoe LT, 4x4, 4-Door, Leather, Auto. Tow Package, Keyless Entry, AC, CD, New Tires, 159,000 miles but well maintained every 3,000 miles, great condition, very dependable. $6,200 Call 336-977-9150 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD. AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1994 Ford Explorer 4x4 Limited, green, auto, PW,PL,PS,124K mi., good AT tires. $3200 OBO, Call between 1 & 8 PM 877-3246 Get ready for the snow! •AEVi WE ARE GROWING! NOW HIRING TEAM MEMBERS FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS Job Training Provided for Qualified Applicants Four day work week, insurance, profit sharing Apply in person Monday-Thursday 165 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV is an Equal Opportunity Employer in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Send your favorite person a Jefferson Post-It Needed: School Bus Drivers for Ashe County Schools Beginning wage is $9.64 per hour with routes For their Birthdau, ^ Anniversary, P* Happy Fall 1 Or Just to sail Hello" averaging 4-5 hours per day. Benefits include: • Paid Annual Leave • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Holidays To become a bus driver, you must attend the upcoming Bus Driver Training Class scheduled for October 11th, 12,h, & 13,h from 8:30am to 3:00pm. The class is offered at Ashe County High School in the vocational lecture area. You MUST be at least 18 years of age, have a good driving record and valid driver's license. For further information contact any school principal or the Ashe County School Board at 246-9103. EOE. Two Publishing Positions Open Two fulltime positions are available at McFarland 5c Company, Inc., Publishers, of Jefferson, N.C. Semana de trabajo de cuatro dias, paquete de c o 111 seguro y bonus de ganancias Aplique en persona de lunes a jueves 165 American Way, Jefferson, NC AEV es oppotunidad igual de empleo KFC of West Jefferson is currently seeking hourly team members. All positions are available so apply today I fere are just some of the many reasons why KFC is a great place to become part of a winning team *No early or late night hours * Excel lent Working Hours * Incentive Programs *Advancement Opportunities "Competitive Wages Apply in person at the restaurant location: Kentucky Fried Chicken 52 Beaver Creek School Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 EOE-A Division of Fulenwider Enterprises (1) Book Production Department This job involves book page layout working with computers and requires a sharp mind, good spelling and grammar, attention to detail and the ability to handle complex tasks. Experience with Microsoft Word, Quark and Photoshop are desirable. Testing is required. (2) Business Department This job requires a sharp mind, an aptitude for spelling and gram­ mar, and excellent typing skills. A good education is a must. The appli­ cant should be very comfortable with computers, with several years' computer experience a plus hut not a requirement. Good telephone communication skills arc needed. McFarland is an internationally renowned reference and scholarly book publisher. Benefits for both full time positions include two weeks' paid vacation (stepped up with longevity), standard holidays, a retire­ ment plan, an insurance package that includes medical and dental as well as short and long term disability along with long term care, mater­ nity/paternity leaves, a subsidized lunch program and other benefits. There is an annual review for raises and bonuses. Both fulltime jobs: apply by October 7, 2005, at the Employment Security Commission only �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005 PACE 11 Classifieds 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale GMC'93 Excellent Shape, Camper Top, Towing Package, Extended Cab, New: Battery-Brakes-TiresBrake Lines-Radiator. Drives & Rides great. AC, PS, CD, Down­ sides: Lots of Trip Miles and no 4WD. $3600. 385-6624 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 420-Recreational Vehicles For Sale: 03-27Ft, 5th Wheel Camper Assume Loan. 877-4212 after 5 P.M. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC *One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available rwi For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area. Call George 336-973-2335 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in Wesf Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment between West Jefferson & Fleetwood w/ Heat Pump. Nice kitchen area with dishwasher, Washer/Dryerincluded . Credit ref. & lease agreement required. Good location 877-4335 or 982-2408 Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our Tor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/rhonth with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Little 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 2BR/1 BA apartment in 2 BR, 1 BA House $375/month. Nice Big Laurel Community. 3BR/1.5BA /mo.near Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! West Jefferson For rent monthly, $225. Ask for Gloria Hackler at 423-727-9419 town $675/month. Spacious 3BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $675/mo. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $800/month. $800 Security Deposit Required. U 384-P?1.3 . Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1BR/1 BA home. $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information, •ilmn •<"vi kn »i M« 530-Lots~& Acreage 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1.46 Acers in newly established Peaks Community. Private community. Great Views, Lot in prime location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information @ 561-719-6802. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jefferson Post for Do you have a lot the latest deals on or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Local Dealers Post Classifieds. Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. Amlsh Custom Made Cabinets 20 words - 4 weeks For Sale: 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Trailer. Partly Furnished. $6500. Call 982-4551 The Annual Meeting of AsheCo., MHC will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 21 East Ashe Street, West Jefferson, North Carolina. 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This the 8th day September, 2005. For estimates, Call rn NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF KATHERINE DAWN Having qualified as Executor of the estate ofLester John Parker deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at P. O. Box 1042, West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 14th day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. Roger G. Jones 1002 W. Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 1160-Tree Service NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY ASHE COUNTY Notice of Annual Meeting FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. 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Discover <& American Express �PAGE 12 TUESDAY/ OCTOBER 4, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Retired federal employees meet today Tuesday, October 4 11:30 a.m.: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at the Savory Chef Restaurant, 1992 NC Hwy. 16N in Cri^mpler. Members, please come and bring a guest. 7 p.m.: Session IV, Childcare and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. 7 p.m.: Ashe Really Cares will meet at Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All commmittee members and friends are invited. 7 p.m.: GFPO meeting in the Center ©Fleetwood Library. 7:30 p.m.: North Carolina Symphony Concert at Ashe County High School. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for chil­ dren. Wednesday, October 5 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Warrensville Baptist Church. 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at Ashe Services for Aging. This will be the annu­ al auction and members are asked to bring an item to be auctioned and a covered dish. Lecture on Transcendental Meditation by Dr. Anthony Miles will be presented at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 2060 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone. TM is a simple, natural procedure to bring deep rest and relax­ ation to the mind and body, eliminating stress and enrich­ ing all areas of life. Benefits of TM have been validated by over 600 studies. For info, call 265-8686. Thursday, October 6 8 a.m.: Interagency Meeting at Sweet Aromas. 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held at Ashe Civic Center with all pro­ ceeds going to Ashe County Humane Society. 7 p.m.: Executive Committee of Ashe Baptist Association will meet at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. All commit­ tee members and pastors are urged to attend along with any interested persons. Friday, October 7 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Saturday, October 8 6:30 a.m. - noon: Annual Fall Bazaar, Country Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church at Fleetwood, next to Fleetwood Post Office on Railroad Grade Road. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. 8 a.m. - until: Preventive Medical Screening will be held at Ashe Masonic Lodge in West Jefferson. This event is sponsored by Masonic Lodge #594 and is open to the public. To schedule your appointment, call 1-877-763-3344. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and fam­ ily fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is available: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more information and an application. 3 p.m. - until: Ham Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville, NC. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. Drinks, paper products and plasticware will be pro­ vided. For more information, contact Pama Ham Taylor at 336-384-4212, Louise Stuart Denny at 336-384-2940 or Shirley Ham Farmer at 336384-2907. Please join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Sunday, October 9 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further cial singing by the Mountain Valley Boys and Rev. Dean Ward speaking. Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office. 982-3076. 10 a.m.: Whitetop Mountain Sorghum Molasses Festival 11 p.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have a will be held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall, Hwy 58 in Whitetop, Va. Crafts and food will be avail­ able and music will begin at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under is free. All proceeds will go to Mt. Rogers Fire and Rescue Department. Remember to bring a sweater or jacket. The Whitetop weather can be quite "nippy. special service with the Baptist Children's Home of NC from Lenoir bring residents and house parents. They will lead the service and have a fel­ lowship meal afterwards. Rev. Lonnie Jones welcomes you. 10 a.m.: Homecoming at Mountain View Baptist Church will be held with spe­ 11 a.m.: Fall Poker Run and Cruise In registration and the ride begins at 1 p.m. spon­ sored by New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in Crumpler. Cost is $10 per hand. For more information call Denver Caudill at 336-3844425 or Leonard Houck at 336982-3893. Monday, October 10 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The pro­ gram will include a discussion of the Master Gardener pro­ gram by Fowler Bush, who has completed that program.The club meets the second Monday of each month. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6 p.m.: Bald Mountain Women's Ministry will have dinner and speaker in the Fellowship Room of Bald Mountain Church with Susan Dyson, director of "Women Mentoring Women", speaking at 6:45. Special singing will be provided by Sandy Houch. Child care is available through 3rd grade. Call the church office for reservations or information at 877-1550. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Domestic Violence in Our Community, 8:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet for a breakfast meeting at Winners Circle restaurant. Susan Mooneyhan, director of Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. Come prepared for the October proj­ ect: Donations to Hospice. Thursday, October 13 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Cholestrol. Blood Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are neces­ sary - Call 846-0744. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Creating Safer Environments is a training session that will be held at Ashe Campus, Wilkes Community College. To register for this free training, contact Debbie Richardson at 336982-8851 or Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900 ext. 233. will be having revival services October 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Julian Owen speaking. Special singing nightly. Rev. Randal Greene and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Come worship the Lord with us. Wednesday, 3er October 19 Bald Mountain BaptistChurch will have revival services beginning Sunday morning, October 2 and continuing nightly through Wednesday, October 5. Speakers will be Rev. Ken Lawrence (Sunday a.m.), Rev. Ken Furches (Sunday p.m.). Rev. Lonnie Carpenter (Monday), Rev. Roger Newton (Tuesday), and Rev. Elliott >oile Pharmacy 11-3 p.m.: Mo will be at Ashe Services for Aging. Friday, October 21 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Osowitt (Wednesday). hold revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Johnny Huffman speaking and special singing nightly. Bristol Baptist Church will have revival services October 9-14. Tommy Dollar will be guest evangelist. Prayer room at 7 p.m. and worship begins at 7:15. Special singing nightly. Pastor, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, and congregation invite all. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Special singing each night and everyone is invited to attend. will have revival services beginning October 3 at 7 p.m. each night. Speaker will be Jason Nunley with special music. Everyone is welcome. Peace Haven Scottville Church Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Visiting evangelist will be Brother Leonard Fletcher from Mountain City, Tenn. Special singing nightly. Reeves Jones, pastor, invites you to attend.Buffalo Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 5 with Rev. Rick Cornejo as guest speaker and special music nightly. Prayer room will open at 6:45. Everyone welcome. Oak Hill Baptist Church will have a weekend revival October 7 - 9 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Joey McClure speaking and special music nightly. Pastor, Rev. Lonnie Carpenter, and the congregation invite you to attend. Round Knob Baptist Church will have revival services October 9 : 12 at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Blackburn speaking and special music nightly. Rev. Keith Elledge and the congregation invite you to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church will Ongoing Events Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole'Time and Bluegrass continued on page 13 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! — Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Riverview Community Center Wednesday, October 12 Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson will have revival services October 2 at 6 p.m. and October 3 - 5 at 7 p.m. There will be special singing nightly and Rev. Lloyd Day as guest speaker. Pastor Rev. Leon Miller invites everyone. Phoenix Baptist Church will have revival services October 2 - 5 at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning the 2nd and 7 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday nights. Guest evangelist will be Dr. Stanley Wilkens with special music nightly. Pastor Rev. Ray Minton invites everyone to attend. Tuesday, October 18 Tuesday, October 11 will hold their annual meeting. Election of four directors for the next two year term will take place. All registered members are urged to attend. Fall Revivals Pit Stop fov Pvizes Race Entry Form hi PlT i'TOP FOR PRIZES' RULES' 1. Must be 21 years old or older ftr enter 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void Banquet 400 Kansas Speedway 10-09-05 all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be Race Winner, eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 2nd Place. 4. How to Win -A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think 3rd Place will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ Your Name rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per Your Address. hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS -- Pick the top three drivers in order of finish City and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that Phone # amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) . Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win Friday, October 14 ,sntest is made pa&sifife treat sponsors 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series with traditional and bluegrass music will at Ashe Civic Center Jefferson. Admission for adults and $5 for under 12. be held in West is $10 children Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. Trinity Baptist Church will have it's 30 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 15-16 with Homecoming Festivities. 4-7 p.m.: Fish Fry at New River Vol. Fire and Rescue Department. Plates are $6 with fish, fries, cole slaw, hushpuppies, drink and dessert. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. 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Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior pitizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC * (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items. including clothing, household items and more, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, MondaySunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe Party County Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The pext regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 8464100. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. 9,16, 23 and 30. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office. 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Mountain Baptist Bald Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Ashe Party Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study, "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 8771550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re­ creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. West Jefferson Revitalization meets the Committee Prenatal Education Curriculum, Fridays at 6 p.m. fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Greater for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays Fleetwood Preservation Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe. P.O. Box 552, Jefferson. NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. HelP Mt. View School win The students, teachers, and friends of Mountain View Elementary School have tak­ en an important step toward the future. They understand how much Mountain View Elementary School students would benefit from a techno­ logical upgrade. So they are busy getting everyone they know to vote for their school in the FutureReady Mo­ bile Lab Computer Contest. Mountain View Elementary School wants to win! The five schools with the most votes will each win a mobile computer lab provided by Dell, Microsoft and Intel. Each lab has an approxi­ mate retail value of $10,000 and includes Dell™ notebook computers preloaded with Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. You can help. Go to http:// www.futureready.org/school/ ?pid=03393428 and cast your vote for Mountain View El­ ementary School. Don't forget to tell every­ one in your school community to go and vote. Fall Poker Run and Cruise In October 9, 2005 is the date of the Fall Poker Run and Cruise In sponsored by New River Volunteer Fire and Res­ cue Department located at 6067 New NC Hwy. 16 North in Crumpler, NC. Raindate will be October 23, 2005. Cost per hand is $10. Priz­ es to be awarded include: $100 for Best Hand, $75 for Second Best Hand and $25 for Worst Hand.' The ride will be in the sce­ nic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. The ride is approximately 100 miles. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served after the ride. Half and half tickets will be available before and after the ride. For more information, please call Denver Caudill at 336-384-4425 or Leonard Houck at 336-982-3893. ot each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson on Sunday, October Riperpieu? Community (Zenter Presents The Executive Ball October 22 6:30 PM Honoring the Board of Education With Dinner S. Dancing Real Fun Night featuring: The Crossroads Society Band Yes, I would like to purchase "Get on Board" Cards. Crossroads Andrea Lynn Singing Sensation Greg Carroll Emcee Tickets: $25.00 Call 336-385-9812 Come early, Stay late! RSVP: 11719 Hwy. 88 West Creston, NC Make Reservations Now Name Address I Thank you for your support! | | Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation • 200 Hospital Avenue • lefferson. NC 28640 L_ ^36-846-0712 j �PAGE 14 TUESPAY/ OCTOBER 4, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Together, communities assist victims Wilkesboro, NC- Caroli­ na West Wireless partnered with Wilkes Telecommuni­ cations, Surry Telephone, Skyline Telephone and lo­ cal community members to collect supplies to be donated to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Employ­ ees from these companies and residents of the six counties served by Caro­ lina West Wireless showed their support by donating over 222 baby items in­ cluding diapers, food, baby wipes and much more. This was in addition to over 29 gallons of water, 12 cases of water, over 320 food and The supply drop-off banner on this Ford truck reminded paper products, pet food, people of the collection point of supplies needed. cleaning supplies, over 275 toiletries, 4 boxes of toys teddy bears donated by a in our communities who and 40 boxes of clothes. Younger Missions Friends joined us in our efforts to Children in the area struck Class from Peace Haven assist those affected by by the hurricane will also Baptist Church of North Hurricane Katrina. It is receive soft and cuddly Wilkesboro. great to see communities "We are grateful to those pulling resources together These pictures show the variety of items collected and the need for basic supplies such as bottled water and basic supplies. to assist others," stated Karen Poteat, Market­ ing Specialist f6r Carolina West Wireless. Supplies were collected and delivered to shelters in Alabama and Mississippi. Hodges Construction who is working in the Meriden, Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama to restore power, cable and TV delivered the supplies to the area. For more information on Caro­ lina West Wireless call 1800-235-5007 or visit on­ line at www.carolinawest. com. Notice of immediate FEMA disaster jobs The recent hurricanes and flooding in Louisiana and the southeastern States have generated the need for additional staff to support the Federal recovery efforts. FEMA is looking for quali­ fied individuals to add to its disaster assistance reserv­ ists mitigation cadre. Disas­ ter hazard mitigation pro­ vides information, guidance and technical assistance to individuals, businesses, and communities to identify re­ sources and techniques to rebuild safer and stronger. Reservists are intermittent, on-call employees who pro­ vide support during presi­ dential^ declared disasters. They require knowledge and experience in a variety of dis­ ciplines: building science and architecture, public educa­ tion, planning, environmen­ tal and historic preservation, property and casualty insur­ ance, floodplain management and grants management. If you would like to help the citizens and communi­ ties impacted by the recent hurricanes rebuild to a more disaster resistant stan­ dard, you may be interested in these job opportunities. Candidates must be immedi­ ately able to work in Louisi­ ana and other southeastern states for an extended period of time. The work environ­ ment will be stressful and the hours long. Do not expect air conditioning or a room with a view. Do expect a reward­ ing job experience, in public service to the communities and citizens rebuilding their lives. We are looking for highly motivated and flexible indi­ viduals with the following qualities: •Customer service orient­ ed; able and willing to work within culturally diverse audiences, communities and groups; •Sensitive in assist­ ing people who have been through traumatic events; •Possessing technical background with the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences and individuals; and •Able to perform consis­ tently at a highly function­ ing level in a stressed and ever changing environment. Salary will be based on demonstrated experience and the technical difficulty of the position. Travel and per diem are paid at the govern­ ment rate. Before personnel processing can be completed, applicants will undergo se­ curity and credit card back­ ground checks. Job specific training will be provided. If you are interested in applying for one of the posi­ tions, position descriptions are available on the web at: http://www.fema.gov/fima/recoveryemployment.shtm Please fax your resume and a cover letter explain­ ing your qualifications for the position soon as possible to 540-542-2484 or 540-5422482. Adherence to the fol­ lowing four items will expe­ dite your application: 1. Write in big letters MITIGATION across the top of your application. Be sure to capture any experience you have had in emergency management and specifically hazard risk reduction activi­ ties. 2. Please note the degree to which you possess bilin­ gual, multilingual, multicul­ tural and ADA skills. We es­ pecially would like to know if you possess French and Cajun/Creole language skills 3. Include your social se­ curity number, citizenship (applicants must be U.S. citi­ zens), date of birth and place of birth. 4. Please provide docu­ mentation on any profession­ al licenses or certifications as related to positions posted. The following types of hazard mitigation positions are available in our field of­ fices: Floodplain Management Specialists Develops and implements strategy for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) floodplain management co­ ordination, compliance, and community outreach. En­ sures coordination of Federal and State recovery activities that affect coastal and river­ ine floodplain. Insurance Specialists Provides technical ex­ pertise to the disaster field staff on all insurance mat­ ters, especially the National Flood Insurance Program. Provides expertise and re­ sources to FEMA staff on insurance interface problem solving and communication. Disseminates flood insurance and floodplain management information to disaster af­ fected communities. Attends town and community meet­ ings in the impacted areas to provide information and answer questions about Na­ tional Flood Insurance Pro­ gram regulations and policy terms, coverage, limitations and exclusions. Hazard Mitigation Community Planners Assists local governments with hazard mitigation plan development, review, and approval process. Provides technical assistance to local officials in plan development, revision and review. Provides Mitigation and sustainability outreach to the planners within the disaster-impacted area. Ensures integration of plans and planning require­ ments among Mitigation programs and other Federal program areas. Grants Managers and Specialists: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Develops a strategic plan for FEMA to assist the State in the implementation of the hazard mitigation grant pro­ gram. Conducts applicant briefings in support of haz­ ard mitigation project man­ agement. Manages grants program delivery, to include grant proposal development, and build capability at stale and local levels for grants management. Civil Engineers (Structural or Hydrology & Hydraulics) Conducts engineering studies and analyses. De­ velops technical reports for internal and external dis­ tribution. Provides techni­ cal support for and review of hazard mitigation proj­ ects. Obtains/develops flood flow-frequency information. Conducts flood analyses and hydraulic studies. Develops benefit-cost analysis for flood control projects. Hazard Mitigation Public Outreach and Education Specialists Works with federal, state and local partners to create and implement education and outreach strategies to help promote disaster re­ sistant building techniques. Target audiences include individuals, businesses and communities within diverse populations. Hazard Mitigation Advisors Applicant services; works with diverse citizens and businesses, providing advice and promoting rebuilding techniques for homes and businesses that will prevent or reduce losses from future disasters. Disseminates mitigation and insurance in­ formation. Reports and logs pertinent information gath­ ered from public contacts and other sources. Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Mitigation Supervisors Large team management position. Field supervision of Mitigation Advisors in statewide remote locations. Oversees logistics and ad­ ministrative functions, and the training and develop­ ment of Hazard Mitigation Advisors. Coordinates with DRC managers to optimize disaster assistance applicant routing and maximize oppor­ tunities for interviews. Hazard Mitigation Economic Analysis Reviews proposed mitiga­ tion projects to determine benefit cost; provide techni­ cal assistance to state and local governments in benefit cost analysis. Conducts loss avoidance studies. Architects Performs architectural review of a wide range of projects, plans, and contracts for principles of design and agency standards and poli­ cies. Recommends architec­ tural solutions and hazard mitigation for damaged pub­ lic buildings. Writers - Technical and Consumer Product Development Coordinates, identifies, and investigates the docu­ mentation of mitigation suc­ cesses and best practices. Gathers information from residential, commercial, public and voluntary agen­ cy segments of the commu­ nity to develop, write/edit, and produce mitigation best practices stories for mass distribution. Works closely with FEMA Public Affairs to develop stories that docu­ ment, illustrate and promote mitigation projects that min­ imized disaster damage. De­ velops fact sheets and con­ sumer information. Environmental Liaison Officers (ELO) and Environmental/Historic Preservation Specialists The Environmental Li­ aison Officer manages the Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) com­ pliance component of a di­ saster operation and repre­ sents FEMA's interests with Federal, Tribal, and State EHP resource agencies and organizations. The ELO's primary duties include de^ veloping and implementing EHP action plans based on JFO priorities, managing and supervising EHP staff, and coordinating with di­ saster programs to ensure EHP compliance. The En­ vironmental and Historic Preservation Specialists pro­ vide technical assistance to FEMA's disaster programs to fulfill FEMA's legal re­ sponsibilities under various environmental and historic preservation laws, Execu­ tive Orders and regulations. Under the direction of the Regional Environmental Of­ ficer, ELO, or appropriate team leader, the Environ­ mental Specialist assists pro­ gram staff in integrating en­ vironmental considerations into the development and review of projects proposed for FEMA funding. For this category only, if you apply, please clearly mark ENVI­ RONMENTAL/HISTORIC ADVANCED MEDICINE ... PRESERVATION CADRE on your application. Hazard Mitigation GIS Specialists Provides, analyzes and presents spatial data in the form of maps and data re­ ports. Provides data that supports hazard mitigation activities; coordinates data acquisition with other offices in disaster recovery. Computer Graphics Technicians and Media Production Develops and produces FEMA disaster specific miti­ gation graphics, photograph­ ic and other media presenta­ tions and publications for the hazard mitigation efforts. Creates the associated nar­ rative and integrates it with professional presentation materials and briefing sup­ port packages. Uses creative skills to develop a meaning­ ful message to diverse audi­ ences. ., r Publications Devel­ opment & Distribution Management: Manages and supervises the design, development and mass distribution to diverse audiences of print and elec­ tronic media in support of FEMA, State and local com­ munity education and out­ reach projects. Creates and delivers mitigation presenta­ tion and promotional materi­ als: graphics, posters, signage and others. Provides publi­ cations support in response to changes that require im­ mediate alternate policy or program direction. Organiz­ es and maintains mitigation publications inventory and manages mass distribution to Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), Mitigation Assistance Centers, community meet­ ings, special events and vari­ ous state, county, and city of­ ficials. Maintains an orderly and safe publication storage and distribution area. With the combined resources of Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital, Appalachian Right here. Right now. Close to home, Regional Healthcare System offers services thai allow you to receive the most advanced medicine close to home. Some of our services include: • Behavioral Healthcare Restorative Care Cancer Center • Sanger Heart Clinic • Kidney Dialysis Center Birthing Center • Heart Catheterization Wellness Center Cardiac Rehabilitation t/ Orthopaedic Surgery • Imaging and Lab Services • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Home Health WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER • CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_1004 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., October 4, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) 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Friday 1 page 1B October 7, 2005 • AYFL tournament begins 500 page 2B • Latest Mountain Valley standings •. 1 Volume 80, Issue 80 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjefTersonpost.com Jefferson agrees to supply water for resort Auction deadline extended to Nov. 15 by Jim Thompson and Linda Burchette The Town of Jefferson has agreed in principle to supply up to 150,000 gallons of wa­ ter and the same amount of sewer service for a potential resort on Phoenix Mountain. The decision by the town has led the property's owner, Eric Hunter, and the auction firm handling the land's sale, Sheldon Good & Co. Interna­ tional of Chicago, to postpone the deadline for bids to Nov. 15. In a letter through their attorney, the Jefferson Board of Aldermen has agreed to provide up to 150,000 gallons a day of sewer service and water to a proposed develop­ ment site on Phoenix Moun­ tain. Property owner Eric Hunter is seeking to sell 477 acres on the northern side of the mountain along with plans he had developed for a ski resort and alpine village. Hunter had requested 150,000 gallons a day of sew­ er service and 200,000 gallons a day of water. The aldermen discussed the water request Some relief dollars wasted, Foxx charges Photo courtesy of Eric Hunter A ski resort may be coming to the top of Phoenix Mountain, seen here in a wintry shot. at their Sept. 26 meeting. The board had already decided to help provide sewer service if a resort is built, but that much water would be a massive un­ dertaking for the town. Hunter had requested to hook onto town lines, but the board decided - with the ad­ vice of Water Services Direc­ tor Tim Church - that pres­ sure for that much water could be damaging to existing town lines and a leak at the resort could drain the town's supply. Ideas discussed in­ cluded a reservoir that the town could pump water into and the resort could then draw water from and pump it to a storage tank to supply the village, or wells drilled on site. Water from the town would be for residences and buildings; Hunter's plan in­ cludes a lake developed from existing water sources for snow-making needs. The aldermen wondered why Hunter needed more wa­ ter than sewer, so voted on a motion from Alderman Lu­ ther Anderson to provide the same amounts; up to 150,000 gallons a day of both water and sewer service. Future ex­ pansion of that service would depend on the capabilities of the town's water and sewer facilities. Church said provid­ ing that much more service would require more person­ nel at the plants. Alderman Mark Johnston said there is water on PhoeSee Resort, page 5A Judge denies class action against Blue Ridge Electric by Rep. Virginia Foxx Special to the Post One of my chief responsi­ bilities as a Member of Con­ gress is to act as a steward of your hard-earned tax dollars. This is a duty I take very seri­ ously and that is why I want to give you an update on hur­ ricane relief spending. As you may know, I sup­ ported $10.5 billion in emer­ gency relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I also voted to help by providing substantial tax relief, waiving repayments ol federal student loans, providing Head Start services to displaced children, providing access to vocational rehabilitation services for dis­ abled people and much more. However, 1 did not sup­ port a massive $51.8 billion spending bill that provided little accountability or assur­ ance that the money would be spent appropriately to help those in need. This bill was rushed through Congress so quickly that there was no time to discuss where the money should go. It is an unfortunate fact that when huge sums of mon­ ey are hastily thrown at prob- Provided by Blue Ridge Electric Special to the Post West Jefferson, North Carolina (October 3, 2005) - Judge John R. Jolly, Jr. has refused to certify a class ac­ tion lawsuit filed by a few Post file photo Ashe County property owners Rep. Virginia Foxx against Blue Ridge Electric lems without proper over­ Membership Corporation. sight, there is waste, abuse The property owners sued and often poor judgment. Blue Ridge Electric in connec­ Here are just a few examples tion with several transmis­ of the types of waste I was sion line projects designed to hoping to avoid: improve power reliability for •According to The New residents of Ashe, Alleghany York Daily News, thousands and Watauga counties. of $2000 debit cards were Blue Ridge Electric is a distributed to Hurricane member-owned cooperative Katrina'B victims in order established in 1936 to pro­ to help them purchase"Tlidir vide at-cosi electricity to its See Waste, page 5A 68,000 residential and busi­ by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County's first—and quite unique—indoor shop­ ping mall will celebrate the season next weekend with a brand new festival. Jefferson Station (the for­ mer Thomasville Furniture Plant at 215 S. Jefferson Av­ enue in West Jefferson) will host the Fall Leaf Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with food, music, dance performances, health screenings, informa­ tion booths, craft vendors, and more. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the enter­ tainment and refreshments provided by local artists and the merchants of the shops at Jefferson Station. In addition to the current vendors at Jefferson Station, the festival may include ad­ ditional participants such as Creative Memories Scrapbooking and Stamping, Longenberger Baskets, Hen Pot­ tery, stained glass by Judith Martens of Flat Rock Stu­ dios, portrait artist Cathy Shepherd, The Other Bread Lady: Jackie Brown of Acci­ dental Bakery, handbags by Gay Freeman, Maple Hill An­ tiques by Dolores Summers, John Deere items, quilts by Doris Phillips, and more. Raffle tickets will be sold for a quilt by the Ashe Coun­ ty Pieceraakers Quilt Guild. Mountain Home Life will be offering blood pressure checks. New River Homes will be on hand with the lat­ ness members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Alexander and Avery counties. The order denying class certification came after more than a year of extensive dis­ covery and briefing and oral argument from both sides at a May 25, 2005 hearing. Judge Jolly refused to let the case proceed as a class action because many liability and damages issues were not common to all of the property owners in Ashe and Watauga counties who were affected by the transmission line proj­ ects. In addition, the Judge found that the plaintiffs' claimB were not representative or "typical." Blue Ridge Electric is rep­ resented in the lawsuit by the law firm of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, LLC. Most of the electric system that provides power to Blue Ridge Electrics members was constructed in the late 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Over the years, power demands have steadily increased as the population of the area has grown and businesses have moved to the region. Tech­ nological advances and new uses for electronic equipment and appliances have also con­ tributed to rising energy de­ mands. When existing lines are no longer able to meet anticipated demands, Blue Ridge Electric must modern­ ize transmission lines and in the outdoor pavilion from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There will be lots for chil­ dren to enjoy, including a clown handing out suckers and balloons, and face paint­ ing by Casey Wilson and Tyler Hendry. Keith Stroud from New River Zoo will have several live animals on site including Sue the baby leopard. Available refreshments will include hot dogs, pop­ corn, cheese nachos, snow cones and cotton candy for the 25 years ago price of 25 cents per item, and Dr Pep­ per drinks. While attending the Fall Leaf Festival, ei\joy touring Jefferson Station to see the businesses that have located there, view the many pieces of artwork by professional, amateur and youth artists, inspect the condominiums, and see just what this facil­ ity offers as a "new, fun place to live, work, shop and play." Schedule of entertainment See Suit, page 5A Jefferson Station plans fall festival Saturday Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffer8onpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com for their support of the White Cane Drive. He parked cars at the Christmas in July fest­ ival, flipped pancakes at the pancake breakfasts, worked at hot dog fundraisers, placed flags along the local streets each Flag Day, and demon­ strated leadership in the WJ United Methodist Church. Wingo also donated to the Ashe Services for Aging Intergenerational Day Care pro­ gram, Generations, a hand­ made miniature train seen on the senior center's lawn and enjoyed by all who visit the center. He won the train in a raffle in 2002. It was made locally as a fundraiser for the West Jefferson Revitalization Committee. See Festii<al, page 5A Last relief truck to leave WJ Lion of the Year honored West Jefferson Lion's Club member Hugh Wingo has been chosen Lion of the Year for 2005. His fellow club members selected Lion Wingo as the most deserving of this award this year. Each year Lions Clubs across the world pick the one Lion from their club who has demonstrated the ideals of Lionism and who has upheld the code of ethics. Wingo, a retired Chief Pet­ ty Officer in the Navy, spent many hours this year volun­ teering, working at every lo­ cal Vision Van and collecting eyeglasses. As a part of the Li­ ons Club fundraising efforts, Wingo used his experience in outside sales to help his club raise money in creative ways est modular home floor plans, and Blue Ridge Energies will have information. Enjoy entertainment from the Mountain Overtones bar­ bershop chorus, Fleet Feet Cloggers, Dancing Debbies, April's School of Dance, story­ teller Gay Greeman, current and past Little Miss. Junior Miss and Miss Ashe County queens, and singer/guitarist Paula Williams of Sweet Aro­ mas. The Rock-N Country Band will perform a variety of country and rock music Photo courtesy of Gwynita Steele Hugh Wingo Wingo earned the honor of Lion of the Year from his friends and club members, and continues to volunteer hundreds of hours when needed, helping neighbors, bringing apples to friends and acquaintances, and doing spe­ cial projects for many persons along his way. He is often seen around the county sharing a strong hug and his contagious smile. Wingo will be leaving Ashe County soon to move to MissisSec Lions, page 5A New Beginnings plans craft fair New Beginnings Craft Fair will be held Fri­ day and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, at Mt. Jef­ ferson Presbyterian Church in West Jefferson from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All items are handcrafted by New Begin­ nings volunteers. All proceeds go to benefit foster care, in-crisis, A Safe Home for Every­ one and Ashe County Sheriff's Department, each of which is entrusted with the care of children. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The seventh and final truckload of items donated by Ashe County residents for survivors of Hurricanes Ka­ trina and Rita is scheduled to head out about the middle of next week. This weekend will be a blitz of collecting and storing donations in prepa­ ration for loading the truck, possibly next Tuesday eve­ ning. Ashe County Disaster Re­ lief Team members will be at the Centura Bank collection site in West Jefferson Friday afternoon, all day Saturday, and early next week to accept donations and sort them in preparation for loading. The truck may be slated for Lake Charles, LA, the strike point for Hurricane Rita and a tru­ ly devastated area. To help fill the seventh truck from Ashe County to the Gulf Coast, contact the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team at 877-1377 or Diane Dixon at 982-3685. Items needed for the hur­ ricane survivors include: canned foods, rice (5 lb. bags), Ensure, diabetic foods (canned fruit in water), hy­ giene products, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby products, diapers, for­ mula (dry or canned), baby wipes, pacifiers, feminine products, new underwear for men, women and children, bras, socks, paper plates, bowls and cups, soup spoons (plastic or new large metal with tags attached), plastic storage containers that fit under bed, 6-volt batteries, healthy snacks and cleaning supplies. Cash donations help pur­ chase items and fill up the truck. Make checks out to Ashe Baptist Association for The New Beginnings volunteers have the joy of giving aid and comfort to underprivileged children on any given day of the year. Not all children in Ashe County have the advantage of a safe home environment or the necessary items to meet their needs. For example, these children need warm clothing, school supplies, toilet articles and special needs items. Since New Beginnings recognizes these needs, the organization's volunteers dedicate themselves to doing all in their power to en­ hance the lives of these children. "The Crafty gas or multi-purpose (to buy items), and bring cash dona­ tions to the Centura Bank site. Team members are on hand Monday and Friday, 38 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. Children in Ashe County are doing their part to help the children who survived the hurricanes but lost ev­ erything. They have been col­ lecting school supplies, toys, food and water, clothing, and hygiene items, stuffing book bags coloring pictures, and doing whatever they can to help make life better for their less fortunate peers. Westwood student Tyler Reed, with the help of his mother, Rebecca, started a toy drive. As word spread, toys have come in from ev­ erywhere and several loads have already been sent with previous trucks from Ashe. See Truck, page 5A People" make items to sell to support the or­ ganization's efforts. By supporting the craft fair, you are coop­ erating with New Beginnings in supporting the children that they serve. It is the goal of New Beginnings to see that no child in Ashe County is without an opportunity to be on a par with his or her contemporaries. New Be­ ginnings appreciates your support of their ef­ forts. For more information, contact Bernadette Zimmerman at 846-4518. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY/ OCTOBER 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Mountain View assists fellow students in Gulf Port Seated left to right are Jefferson Post Circulation Manager Jo Evelyn Roop, Dorothy with her dog.Toto, and Beth Johnson. This past weekend the Land of Oz on Beech Mountain was open to visitors and these local "Munchkins" enjoyed walk­ ing down the yellow brick road and reliving a favorite story. As our country responds to the many needs of Hur­ ricane Katrina survivors, children at Mountain View Elementary School have rallied to support fellow stu­ dents in the stricken areas. American Emergency Vehicles, Northwestern Emergency Vehicles and Mountain View School have worked together to provide 42 book bags filled with school supplies, household items, canned food and toys to the Gulf Port, Mississippi area. Richard and Michelle Hamby of Northwestern Emergency Vehicles bought the book bags and diaper bags. With Ashley Fields' first grade class as the col­ lection center for the school, all Mountain View students brought in school supplies, pencils, crayons, diapers, and baby wipes to fill the bags. These first grade stu­ dents then stuffed each bag with the supplies. Each bag also included a handwritten letter from first, third, or Photo by Tammy Parunak Mountain View students from Ashley Fields' first grade class, foreground, are shown with Hunter Yancey's fourth grade class after loading book bags into the ambulance to be delivered to hurricane survivors. Pictured in the back row are first grade assistant Lisa Absher, principal Kim Barnes, first grade teacher Ashley Fields, AEV president Mark Van Arnam, Northwestern Emergency Vehicles president Richard Hamby, fourth grade teacher Hunter Yancey and assistant principal Teresa Stansberry. fourth grade student. Hunter Yancey's fourth grade class collected the sec­ ond most items in the school with Ashley Fields' class in first place. Mark Van Arnam of American Emergency Vehi­ cles, working with an Amer­ ican Medical Response team in Gulf Port, coordinated the delivery. On Thursday morning, September 29, the children from the first grade class carried the book bags to the emergency vehicle. Delivery was then made to multiple schools within the Harrison County, Mississippi affected area. Neighborhood Hero Grant Photo by Tammy Parunak Sandy Roten, an assistant manager at Wal-Mart In West Jefferson, presents a $1,000 check to West Jefferson Police Chief James Williams (left) and a $1,000 check to Jefferson Police Chief David Neaves (right). These monies are a part of the Neighborhood Hero Grant program sponsored by Wal-Mart and will be used to purchase equipment and other items needed by the departments. The Cowardly Lion posed for a picture with Beth Johnson at Land of Oz on Saturday. 4U-V i-.clM _lld .Mlc'c'l West Jefferson. NC 28694 336-246-7183. OvyJCertifiod ashccounty inoiors.com as he ford (9 s k v best .Co i n 2001 Chrysler Town & Country PW, PL, CD & More! Where Inleirritv SHI! Matters 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 5 spd. PW, PL, CD 2001 Chevy Cavalier PW, PL, CD, Auto 2000 Plymoth Neon 2004 Ford Mustang Coupe Auto, CD, SunRoof, 30k Miles V6, Auto. 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She is employed as a radiology technologist at Ashe Memorial Hospi­ tal. I Darren is a 2000 graduate of Ashe County High School and is em­ ployed with Blue Mountain Log Homes. An October 14, 2005 Darren Goodman and Jennifer Wurth wedding is planned at Landmark Baptist Church in Silas Creek, NC. Baby news for October 7, 2005 Allison and Brandon Langdon of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Harrison Wayne Langdon, born September 23, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed five pounds and twelve ounces. Misty and William Blevins of Lansing an­ nounce the birth of a son, David Frank Blevins. He was born September 23, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed five pounds and one ounce. Jennifer and Eddie Reed of Todd announce the birth of a son, Wyatt Jennings Reed, born at Watauga Medical Center on Septem­ Homeschool group holds third world culture club ber 26, 2005. He weighed seven pounds and fifteen ounces. Amanda Greene of Fleet­ wood announces the birth of a daughter, Kinsley Kadence Greene, born September 27, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and seven ounces. Rikki Smith named to dean's list at Mercyhurst Erie, Pa. - Rikki Leigh Smith was one of the 548 students from Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., who was named to the Dean's List for outstanding aca­ demic achievement dur­ ing the 2004-2005 aca­ demic year. The Mercyhurst Col­ lege Dean's List is com­ puted at the close of each academic year. It is based on the completion of a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative index of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0. She is a senior at Mer­ cyhurst College and a 2002 graduate of Grimsley High School in Greens­ boro, NC. She is the daughter of Rick and Jennifer Smith of Greensboro, NC and granddaughter of the late Jim Faw of West Jefferson and Hoyle and the late Virginia Jones of Konnarock, Va. Rikki is majoring in dance at Mercyhurst Col­ lege and is a member of the Nu Alpha Delta Hon­ or Society. PATH (Parents Advocat­ ing Teaching at Home) Homeschool Collective recently held their third World Cul­ ture Club. This month's event focused on Native American tribes of the United States and was preceded by a trip to the Cherokee Indian Res­ ervation in the mountains of North Carolina and partici­ pation in a Native American Pow Wow. This month's meeting was held at The Haas Family Home, in Granite Falls and attended by 32 people from 9 families. Those in atten­ dance enjoyed authentic Na­ tive American dishes while students made traditional Native American wind catch­ ers and pottery under the guidance of Michelle Haas and Kate Tinnan. The informational event also featured demonstrations of flint use by Cayte and Hannah Gowan, blow guns by Steven Garvey, demon­ strations of 3 different types of Indian villages by Aaron Haas, and participation in a v-auur L/diice ieu uy tvciyn Garvey. Other highlights included the an Indian Brave outfit worn by Jon Phillip Blalock, and reports on Native Amer­ ican Clothing by Anna Blalock, the diverse uses and purposes of corn in Native American culture by Thomas Tester and Joseph Carswell, the use of the peace pipe in ceremonies of the Sioux by Steven Garvey, the uses of buffalo by Plains Indians by Bradly Haas, and Native American tool making by 4year old Elias Grouse. There were also books, photos and brochures about Native North American Cul­ ture and several artifacts on display. The World Culture Club is a monthly function of PATH, Catawba County's oldest homeschooling group. PATH is open to all homeschoolers and sponsors a wide range of activities for students of all ages. 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Tn. 37683 (423)727-5036 or 5574 TNAL #2634 FIRM #2718 NCAL #5767 VAL #3342 Directions: FROM MOUTH OF WILSON: RT. 16 S.. APPROX 4>/* MILES. FROM W. JEFFERSON: TAKE HWY. 16 N.. APROX. 7 MILES PAST SHATLEY SPRINGS. WATCH FOR SIGNS Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed and stated material Carolina West -^-Wireless. www.carolinawest.com • 800-235-5007 West Jefferson 1447 Mt. Jefferson Road 336-219-0001 Skyline Telephone West Jefferson 336-877-1350 Agents T&D Satellite Tonv Lvall 336-846-3601 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial An unusual hero If you think the age of heroes is past, then consid­ er the case of Carlos Leite of Sao Goncalo, Brazil. Two years ago, Leite, now 51, was doing some con­ struction work for a man. This homeowner was about to throw away a six-volume set of encyclopedias. Leite asked for them, and took them home. That started him on the way to building a public library. He begged books anywhere he thought he might find some. He picked up discards, and went through trash. And the six books became 100, and the 100 books became 1,000, and now 10,000 books are wedged—the only word—in his tiny home. They are wedged along with any of his neighbors who want to come and read them. Unlike Ashe County, there is no public library available, and the average person can neither borrow nor afford to buy books. So the home of Carlos Leite and his partner, Maria De Penha, 54, now proudly displays a handpainted sign saying, "Community Library." Oh, we forgot to men­ tion something. Carlos and Maria are both almost illit­ erate. They cannot read any of these 10,000 books. But Carlos knows that there is the knowledge that can mean a better life for other, younger people in the squalid suburb of Rio de Janeiro where he lives. And Maria sometimes dreams at night that she can open a book and read. So they live in a tiny back room, with a ward­ robe and bed far worse than what you could find at the swap building at the U.S. 221 convenience center. But their shack is a place of dreams—a dream for a bet­ ter life for the next genera­ tion. We hope sincerely that this couple's heroic efforts bear a great deal of fruit. You read it here first... Last November, a col­ umn by our editor entitled "W.C. Fields, the Christian Right and the 2004 elec­ tion" stirred controversy with its view that President George W. Bush (and other Republican politicians) had a vested interest in keep­ ing abortion legal—so they could run against it. Conservatives outraged then might reflect on the nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court. V01/R FATHER AND I WERE 0£M.'nP vw WHEN YC3U AWSJ The Bush Administration counsel has a track record of contributing to Democrats, no traceable record on any judicial issue and has already been endorsed by Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV. The Christian Right, which was promised anoth­ er Justice Scalia or Thomas, is already howling over the Miers nomination. Just remember, you read it here first... Member: N.C. Press Association I WAS TEYTIN6«. (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Graphic Artist Lottery coming soon To the Editor: North Carolina could be selling scratch off lotto tick­ ets in as early as six months. Profits from a lottery could highly benefit our public school system in North Caro­ lina. How much? Well, a re­ quired 35 percent of proceeds must go directly to education programs. Funds will go to public school construction, college scholarships, classsize reductions, and preschool programs. All of which, are in definite need here in North Carolina. Roughly one quarter of a billion dollars is spent by North Carolinians each year by purchasing lottery tickets from our surrounding states. Soon, our home state can reap the revenue benefits from the NC lottery. It's inevitable that those that participate will do so regardless, so why not let our education system benefit from it, instead of our four surrounding states? Gamblers consist of the rich, the poor, minorities, or majorities. Some are too quick to assume that most gam­ blers come from low-income, minority communities. And really there is no "reason" for the rich to gamble. However, just the thrill of the game and competitive aspect is enough for anyone to play. Having a lottery can be a great win-win situation for everyone. First, and most im­ portantly, helping our educa­ tion system, and second, the excitement of playing and pos­ sibly winning. Our children deserve the very best when it comes to education. Playing the lottery will invest money back into the North Carolina education system. Thus, cre­ ating an optimal learning en­ vironment for our youth and future breadwinners. This is essential, especially in eco­ nomic times as these. Kimberly Whittum Jefferson WHATEVER. ITS NOT LIKE l WA£ TALKING ON T UIT5 CELL PHONE' Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. PAGE 4A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 Football controversy I am a parent of a child that plays football in the Wilkes County Midget Foot­ ball League, for the Wilkes Yellow Jackets team, and has for five (5) years. First, I would like to say that I am well pleased with the experi­ ence my son has had playing in this league. The men and women that run this football league are not only interested in teaching the kids the game of football but, teaching them how to succeed at life and in school as well. The league Di­ rector and Coaches of all age groups teach these kids how to be good sportsmen, how to respect others, how to have good self-esteem to be an in­ spiration to others and, how to work together as a team to have pride in the effort they put forward on the football field win or lose. Second I would like to ad­ dress the Ashe County Mom who had concerns about the Wilkes Yellow Jacket Foot­ ball Game Announcer. As for her concerns, I can relate and sympathize with her feel­ ings. As a parent, if my child is hurting I hurt with them. When they are upset by not winning a football game, los­ ing a dance competition, or not making a good grade on a school report I hurt for them. But, with being a par­ ent comes the responsibility of talking with our children about how they can better themselves from the experi­ ence and, helping them deal with their disappointments. Not exploiting it to a level of hurting others. I read the article in the Wilkes Journal Patriot about her displeasure with how the football game on Saturday, September 24th, at North Wilkes High School, where the Yellow Jackets de­ feated the Ashe County Sil­ ver Bulldogs, 52-14, was be­ ing announced. I am a game spotter and have been for sev­ eral years now for both the football coaches and press box Letters to the Editor staff and I have never heard any remarks that were hurt­ ful towards any child from our announcer. The North Wilkes High School football field is the home field for the Wilkes County Yellow Jack­ ets team. The Wilkes County Midget Football League rents this facility from the Wil­ kes County Board of Educa­ tion, which at this time does not have a school football team below the Junior Var­ sity Football level at our local high schools. There are two (2) recreational leagues that offer football to our children at the elementary and middle school level in Wilkes County. Both of these leagues are sup­ ported by the Wilkes County Board of Education as far as facility use but, the associa­ tion with them is strictly on a recreational league level. Since North Wilkes High School facility is our home field you would expect a little more enthusiasm and excite­ ment when the home team is doing well. By adding enthu­ siasm and excitement to his play by play our announcer gives the game a welcomed comical relief to the marching up & down the field by one team or the other. Referees, Parents, Coaches, and play­ ers of both home and visiting teams alike have been very supportive of his enthusiasm when announcing a game. I have heard similar excite­ ment from other announcers at other facilities when their home team has a good tackle or scores a touchdown why should our announcer do any­ thing different. I have spoken with both the Wilkes County Midget Football League Di­ rector and the North Wilkes Athletic Director in which neither heard any demeaning remarks from the game an­ nouncer that day. The North Wilkes Athletic Director was standing with the Ashe Coun­ ty Athletic Director watch­ ing the game and, the Ashe County Athletic Director did not make any comment about hearing any disrespectful remarks during the game. I do know that the Ashe Silver Bulldogs team captains were not announced that day but, that was due to the fact that the team roster did not reach the press box until after the game had started which the coaching staff of the Silver Bulldogs apologized for get­ ting it there late. The only disrespectful comments I have heard about, other than the letter from the Ashe County Mom, concerning any football game this year have been racial and degrading comments towards our play­ ers down on the football field coming from the opposing teams, which my son was the direct recipient of several of these comments. I know for a fact that I as a parent and the coaches of the Wilkes Yel­ low Jackets have talked with our players and told them to ignore these comments and rise above them to be a better team. Finally, I am sorry that the Ashe County mom was of­ fended by our game announc­ er showing a little excitement towards the home team and, I hope that she returns to North Wilkes High School at a later date to watch a good game of football between two (2) great competitors. A final thought to leave with the Ashe County mom, along with all other parents, when it comes to teaching our chil­ dren respect, sportsmanship, self-esteem, inspiration, team pride, and team work it all starts at home and should not be left up to football coaches, teachers, or game announc­ ers. James H. Tedder II North Wilkesboro Union vets from Ashe To the Editor: Returning from my mail­ box to my living room, Sep­ tember 20, I was thrilled to see the article "Did Your Ancestor Serve in the Civil War?" by Jim Thompson in the Jefferson Post. I sank into my rocking chair and quickly read this article. I'm wondering if Jerry Brown is seeking information about Confederate soldiers or about those who served in the Fed­ eral army. I know, of course, he may have read (as I have) in one or more histories that all the people of Ashe County were loyal to the "Confeder­ ate Cause". Nothing could be farther from the truth. At one of our Ashe County Historical Society's meetings, I mentioned that several men in Ashe County went to West Virginia and joined the Union army. I was ridiculed for mak­ ing this statement. One per­ son exclaimed, "West Virginia wasn't even a state during the Civil War!" Actually, West Virginia be­ came the nation's 35th state on June 20, 1863. (Wouldn't this be a good question on the TV show "Millionaire"?) Recently, I added to my library a copy of the book "History of the Second Regi­ ment West Virginia Cavalry Volunteers" by Joseph J. Sut­ ton, which lists the men from Ashe County who served in the West Virginia regiment. I have obtained copies of some of their pension applications. Good luck, Mr. Brown. It's nice to have some competi­ tion. I expect my genealogical historical collection to remain with my own family mem­ bers. But I'm sure there is much more information that could be "dug up" on how the Civil War affected the lives of people in Ashe County. Robert Osborne Creston 'Whining' and 'happy' letters To the Editor: It's amusing that Mr. Reed talks about Mr. Dudley and I "whining" and then spends an entire letter (as well as others) whining about what we write. It sounds a little "fanatical" that he obviously keeps copies and a careful eye on what ev­ eryone has to say. (It's impor­ tant to keep all that "bile" care­ fully filed and catalogued). He might consider not reading our letters since they're obviously so troubling to him. I have a feeling he's at an age where he needs to consider his health. There are people who fre­ quently tell me they enjoy my letters and Mr. Dudley's. Ev­ eryone has his own perspective, and that's what is great about an editor who will freely print all views. It strikes me that a person who becomes so upset about other writers who dis­ agree with his views is someone very rigid and inflexible. That's not a judgment call; it's simply an observation. I read letters by other writers with interest, and whether I agree or disagree, it never disturbs me—which is why I have no need (or time) to participate in any meetings or forums. As far as I'm concerned the paper is a sufficient forum for expressing views. I work with local and national organi­ zations that share my concerns, and I feel very satisfied with the efforts those organizations make to try and improve situ­ ations that cause me concern. Perhaps Mr. Reed should find an organization that shares "his" concerns. I know it might come as a shock to Mr. Reed, but if he turned on the news, he'd find that what he considers "bile" are issues being discussed by people all over the country. And he'd be even more surprised to find that thousands of people share the views of Mr. Dudley and myself. He might also be interested to realize that "Dubya" came about as a result of Republi­ cans (including our own Sena­ tor Elizabeth Dole) first calling George W. Bush "W" to distin­ guish him from his father. This came to be "Dubya" (most likely due to the inability of the south to pronounce the letter "W" cor­ rectly). It's a simple nickname used by Republicans and Dem­ ocrats and was never meant derisively either way. Bush has had rallies where his own fol­ lowers screamed, "Dubya Dubya Dubya." "Shrub" was coined by Molly Ivins, who wrote a book called Shrub. It was a simple pun that also differentiated be­ tween he and his father (Bush Sr.-Bush Jr.) Although, the book was written to examine the many business failures of George W., the title itself was not intended as anything but a pun. It, too, caught on across the country as a nickname. If Mr. Reed attaches a negative connotation to that nickname, we certainly aren't responsible for what goes on in his mind. I suggest Mr. Reed continue with his "happy letters." They'll provide a nice balance for the negativity that I'm sure Mr. Dudley and I will continue to write. After all, we're "unhappy people." What else can we do? Susan Phillips Vilas Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808. West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY/ OCTOBER 7, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Waste Truck continued from front page continued from front page Photo by Linda Burchette Representatives of organizations sponsoring the Sept. 10 Greater L.A. Festival In Lansing gathered at the Ashe County Disaster Relief site in West Jefferson Tuesday to give a donation from the festival's proceeds to the Ashe Baptist Association for disaster relief. Ashe Baptist Association Director of Missions David Blackburn accepted the check. Pictured from left are: Everett Adams, chief of Lansing Volunteer Fire Department; Kermit Wilcox, commander of American Legion Post 275; Shirley Farmer, festival coordinator; Blackburn; and James Reavis who has donated his time and trucks to deliver donated items to the Gulf Coast. The latest group will go out "There are a few items cils, kid's art supplies, and with next week's truck. that we really would like to small and medium sized rid­ Rebecca and Tyler are col­ see some of for this upcom­ ing toys." lecting toys dropped into a ing truck," said Rebecca. Any of the toy items can collection box at McDonald's "All types of indoor/outdoor be dropped into the box at (up until the afternoon of balls, outdoor play items, McDonald's, brought to the Oct. 16). Other toys have all types of games, such as Centura Bank site Friday af­ been purchased with donated board games, all age levels ternoon, Saturday, or Monday cash. Just this week, Rebec­ of puzzles, reading books for afternoon, or brought to Westca's first grade afterschool all ages, coloring books with wood Elementary School to group at Westwood brought crayons, activity books (like: the office during school hours toys for the drive, one from crosswords and word search), or the cafeteria entrance in each student. pens and pre-sharpened pen­ back for afterschool. Lions continued from front page Asbe County 24/7. www.Jeffersonpost.com sippi where he will spend time with one of his daughters and then move into the U.S. Naval Home, called the "Home for Heroes," in Gulfport, Missis­ sippi. He will be missed by all who know him. Wingo is a true American hero. Not only was he involved in World War II at Pearl Harbor, on ships being torpedoed and sunk several electrical substations. Since each part of Blue Ridge Electric's transmission system works together, the cooperative's ability to ensure the reliable delivery of power depends upon the cooperation of each property owner. Blue Ridge Electric has a high re­ old and has 48 members. continued from front page is as follows: 10 a.m. Fleet Feet dog­ gers 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: RockN Country Band 11 a.m.: Mountain Over­ tones Noon: April's School of Dance 1 p.m.: Mountain Over­ tones 2 p.m.: Dancing Debbie's 3 p.m.: Pageant winners past and present for Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Ashe County with talent and appearances. For more information about Jefferson Station and opportunities for retail, com­ mercial or residential space, call owner Tom Banks at 219-0014 or email jeffersons tation@earthlink.net. Resort continued from front page nix Mountain, and suggested drilling for wells. Church said the town could contact a hydrologist through the state who could come and check the site for water. Anderson noted on Thurs­ day that the town has agreed in a letter from their attorney to Hunter to provide the wa­ ter and sewer, but how it will be done has yet to be decided. Auction Hunter has offered the tract for auction through Sheldon Good & Co. Interna­ tional of Chicago. On Wednes­ day, the company announced it was extending the dead­ line for bids on the tract un­ til Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. CST. The reason: water and sewer. In announcing the exten­ sion of the auction deadline, Alan R. Kravets, President of Sheldon Good & Co., said: "Due to new information re­ garding the availability of city water and sewer allocat- ed to the development of the property; and therefore an ex­ pressed need from a number of interested parties for more time, the auction date has been postponed for 30 days." Kravets said that the ex­ tended timeline will allow prospective purchasers the opportunity to react to the newly released information from the Town of Jefferson regarding the availability of water and sewer. Kravets estimated the 150,000 gallons of water and sewer per day would support an estimated 1,800 residents and a large hotel complex. Sheldon Good & Co. plans on-site inspections of the property on Oct. 8, 14 and 24 and Nov. 3 and 9. While the company has marketed the property as having potential for several uses, there has been an em­ phasis on a potential ski slope, resort and Alpine vil­ lage there. Theatre One ggG G1G1G1G B! Wallace a Gromit: iGlGIG IGlGIG •^gjg The Curse of the Were-Rabbit G Gbi. GLGNGLCG1G1G1C BlGtt?' [ Theatre Two Corpse Bride PG 4G1G1G ilGIGIG 1G1G1G 1G161G1G1G GTG1G1C Movie schedule for October 7 -13, 2005 • PEDIATRICS: Immunizations and Well Child examinations • GERIATRICS: Including Nursing Home services • WORK-INS: Same day work-in appointments for sick visits • IN-PATIENT CARE: Our physicians personally attend to you for hospital care should you need hospitalization * ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS * All Physicians Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine Kevin Kurtz, MD • Leigh Bradley, MD H Subscribe today to the Jefferson Post IGH •VI i • Chris Campbell, MD U N T •VI EDICI INI 200 Hospital Avenue • Suite 7 • Jefferson, NC 28640 Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 336-846-7238 Ashe County Notice of Public Hearing The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Ashe County Courthouse to comment on a proposed incentive agreement for the recruitment of industry, as allowed for under NCGS 158-7.1. All interested citizens are invited to attend. For further information, contact Patricia Mitchell at 219-2502. SHOWTIMES Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM One physician to personally attend to all your prenatal care and delivery Continuing care for you and your newborn • GYNECOLOGY: Including evaluation and treatment for abnormal pap smears • ADULT HEALTHCARE: Wellness examinations Minor Surgery; including skin lesion removal and Vasectomies gard for the property rights of entertain O • OBSTETRICS: Normal and Complicated pregnancy care including C-Sections its members. The cooperative is committed to working close­ ly with each member with re­ gard to projects affecting that member's property, as well as to restoring each member's property to its original condi­ tion once work is completed. Blue Ridge Electric is a member-owned electric coop­ erative with headquarters in Lenoir, North Carolina, and local district offices in Lenoir, Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany counties. Festival the government's response to Hurricane Katrina and to de­ termine the appropriate role of the federal government. I will continue to take my responsibility to look after your tax dollars very seri­ ously. You can count on me to continue to ask tough ques­ tions and demand account­ ability in our government. TOTAL FAMILY HEAL THCARE times, he and his late wife Lee were once on a plane that was hijacked to Egypt. Get him to tell you the story! The West Jefferson Lions Club participates in many worthwhile fundraisers to support the visually and hear­ ing impaired, many in Ashe County. The club is 56 years It is my hope that Con­ gress will take the steps to ensure these types of waste, fraud and abuse never take place again. This is why I cosponsored legislation to cre­ ate a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the federal govern­ ment's relief efforts. It is also why I voted to create a bi-par­ tisan committee to investigate Smmj the fflijh (ount/Hj eFor Over 10 yem Suit continued from front page "most pressing needs." The newspaper reported that some Katrina evacuees used their debit cards to purchase luxuries such as $800 Louis Vuitton handbags. Other sources reported the funds were used to pay for strippers and breast implants. •Hundreds of truck driv­ ers from across the country were paid to deliver ship­ ments of ice to the Gulf Coast, only to be instructed to turn around, drive to a warehouse in Maine, and remain with the ice for days. This failed operation cost taxpayers $100 million. • FEMA entered into a $236 million contract with Carnival Cruise Lines to reserve three cruise ships to house displaced victims for six months. Only a very small number of people are on board the ships. Each bed cost taxpayers $1,275 per week, regardless of whether it was occupied or not. Com­ pare this to a seven day Ca­ ribbean cruise, which can be purchased for $599 per per­ son. We are all saddened by the suffering in the Gulf. Howev­ er, no one is being helped by designer handbags. No one is being helped by ice trucks in Maine. And no one is be­ ing helped by nearly empty cruise ships. Town of West Jefferson Notice of Public Hearing Posted October 5, 2005 The Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comment concerning a proposed incentive agreement for the recruitment of industry, as provided by NCGS 158-7.1. The subject industry intends to create jobs and taxable investment in West Jefferson. All interested parties are invited to attend and to offer comments. For additional information, contact Ken McFadyen, Town Manager, at 246-3551. \ In Honor of Teller Appreciation Week at Yadkin Valley Bank Mt. lefferson Road 5 if >tty Worley. Linda Roarb and Emily Eastridge Vicbi Jones- Not Pictured Its comin around the mountain! f ^ _ Thanks far All you Do! j/ou're Great! J �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST BACK RE L I G I O N Helton community pulled together by recent hurricanes It's not unusual to hear ser­ mons from our local churches about God taking catastrophic events and turning them into opportunities to do good. Such thoughts are taking tangible shape in the Helton commu­ nity. Helton area churches have combined their efforts and tal­ ents to create a fund raising event to help the victims of hur­ ricanes Katrina and Rita. The event is a chicken barbecue din­ ner to be held on October 15 at the Helton Community buildAll the money raised -100 % - will go directly to a shelter in the Louisiana and Texas area to provide food, clothing, and other necessities to Americans displaced by the storms. The idea of community to serve others," said Morgan. "We have a chance to serve God together, and also a chance to have nice fellowship with one another." "I believe we should work to­ gether," said Pastor Lloyd Day. This event is an opportunity to do just that. The barbecued chicken will be the same high quality taste of that cooked at the Lansing VFW ball field because it is done under the watchful su­ pervision of Kermit Wilcox. "IH handle the sauce," was his exact words. Serving will begin at about 11:00 am. Baked beans, churches teaming up to help provide assistance to flood vic­ tims was first conceived at the Helton Methodist Church. Pas­ tor Joe Morgan said members of his church brought up the idea of area churches working to­ gether to provide a way of rais­ ing money. Pastor Morgan then contacted Tommy McClure, pastor of The Chapel, and soon Pastors Kevin Jones of Little Helton Baptist and Lloyd Day of Sturgills Baptist were invited to participate. "It's great for Christian brothers and sisters to pull to­ gether as one group in order rolls and homemade slaw will finish the plate, which will sell for $6.00, and includes a drink for all dinners served on prem­ ises. Desserts are being made by ladies from the churches, and are sure to be a real treat. Take­ outs are available, and chicken halves will sell for $ 3.00. Dona­ tions will also be collected. In addition to the meal,Scott Gardner is arranging area mu­ sicians to play on the stage at the Helton Community build­ ing during the meals. Bring your own chair, and enjoy the good fixin's, the good music, and the time together. Retur-n^toiMUQ The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. Your quest for the perfect 15 passenger van replacement ends here!!! Starquest i s perfect for c h u r c h e s , s e n i o r I 246-2979 Visit Wilh Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. I Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service -11:00am & 6:00pm Hwy "Join us in worship to Christ" Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor Keith Styron Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson R46-4444 9:45 a.m. • I 1:00am Smulu) Evening Worship - 7:IH)pm iiahicsatn fiivning 7'00pni SalitnJiJv Prayer Service - 9:00pm Sunday School Corner of Faw-Rolantl A McNeil Sis • Jefferson (8# Wejt - Sunday Morning Worship Service Leji on McNeil. One Block) - 9:30-10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Sunday School Morning Worship - Youth Minuter Rev Alan Ambrose Church 877-1530 Parsonage 877-2042 Church of Christ at West Jefferson "Clifton Baptist 221 Burnett St.. (Off Buck Mm. Rood) Tim Catnip, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00P.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Resulence Welcomes YOUR 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 336-385-2074 North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion "I/tves you and wemfj you to fellowship with u.i every Sunday!" (Episcopalian) Rev. David (irinnell • 982-2080 Sunday School St. Mary's Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School * 10:00 A M 11:00 ii.m Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship' Smethport United Methodist Church Church 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School - 9:00 a.M Sunday WORSHIP Services - W) a.m. Sunday Evening Services • 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Serv ice 7:00 p.m. We un ite you IN join us for a God centered, family worshipping experience. 891 f riendship Baptist C hurch RdJifTervm, NC r— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — n I [J Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail I J L] Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study i Name: i ' Address: 336-512-6335 ,, PASTOR- Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Cnunpler.NC Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service • 7:00PM Wednesday Evening Service - 7.00P.M Church. 982-9210* Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for A joyful worship experience. < Baldwin Community Church Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 1549 Hwy. I'M Sputh • 1bdd(L mi. off Hwy 221) SUNDAY • MONDAY Suiultiy School IO:OOAM Worship 11:00AM tmd 6:00PM f imrniinllt C«rr 6:OOPM (PrayerS Out rem h) WEDNESDAY- Family Night 7:00PM (All ages)I (Missions Ministry, WIN Ministry, TTCN Time) I "A Church LOANED• on faith, family S the future"] Cornerstone Fellowship Bamett St. * West Jefferson 846-3954 Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 101 South Sl OUST off East Main,. Itfftnon. NC 1336)246-9642 Rtvtrtud Jiff Voglrr • Potior West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 * 846-3795 Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00A.m. Evening Sen'ice 6:30 p.m. Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Saturday Night 7:00P.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 P.M Jefferson United Methodist Church Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service We would love to have you come worship with us. Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith CMsey 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 of Warrensville Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as lo Bethany... and He blessed them" Luke24:50 Friendly Grove Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road Wert Jefferson 246-3820 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship LL:00A.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. 7:00P.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Wednesday Evening Service Mt. Jefferson Church fcQ? of the Nazarene St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Smethport Independant Baptist Church Reverend Patrick Winslow Main <5 Ivy Sis. * Jefferson Sal. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Snuihport. NC Sunday SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. 246-9151 f/ 336-667-6092 Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. "Cony as you are. you will be loved" Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00A.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesilay Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Robert SI. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 / Pastor: Kevin Morgan 495 Highway 194 South 9:45 a.m. Sunday * Sunday School 11:00 a m. Sunday' Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m- Wednesday » Prayer Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church Bible School - 10:00 AM Phone - 982-3076 336-877-2801 Old Hwy . Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Casual & Contemporary Saturday Services: Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Bethany United Methodist Church Beaver Creek Christian Church Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Deep Ford Rd.. Lansing Sunday School ai 10:00 a.m. Worship ai 11:00 a.m. Non-Denominational Sutulav Worship 11:00 a.m. Healing Springs Baptist Church Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Fmley. pastor 336-984-8213 Friendship Baptist Church John wrote, "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (John 1:17). This passage has been misunderstood and misapplied. Many use this passage to teach that there is no law for us living today. Let us honestly examine this passage, as well as other passages in God's Word and sec if we can better understand what is being taught. Let us ask, "Was there grace for those living in the Old Testament?" This is easily answered by simply going to Genesis 6:8, "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LOR1)" When John said, "the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" he did not mean that there was no grace under the law of Moses (or anyone else living in the Old Testament). How about truth? Was there truth in the Old Testament? Certainly there was! It is God's Word and God's Word is Truth (John 17:17). If we honestly examine some New Testament passages, we can clearly see that there is law for us living under the New Testament (or New Covenant). In Galatians 6:2, Paul said, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." James wrote, "But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed" (James 1:25). "if ye fulfil the roval law according to the scripture..." (James 2:8). The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote of Christ: "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him." How can we obey Jesus if there is no law? The simple truth is that there is law in the New Testament! It consists of the commands that Jesus has given in order for us to become a Christian and the commands for us to maintain that relationship. In John 1:17, there is not a contrast between the Old and New Testaments in that under the Old was Law and under the New was Grace. Rather, John was demonstrating the fact that Jesus and the New Covenant were greater. Moses was simply a law-giver; however, Jesus, who also was a law-giver, was able to extend grace, because He was God (John 1:1-2). To become a Christian. Jesus commanded that we must hear the Gospel (John 6:44-45); that we must believe that He is the Christ (John 8:24); that we must repent of our sins (Luke 13:3); that we must confess Him to others as the Christ (Matthew 10:32-33); and that we must be baptized in order to be saved (Mark 16:15-16). If you would like to know more about the commandments that are given in God's Word, which will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Him, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible, P.O. Box 117, West Jefferson, NC 28694. for the rest of the story & instant quote Pastor George Norris 1 220 Lynch Colvard Rd., Jefferson, NC "Under Grace or Law?" Contact Fred Calhoun 6 2005 by King Features Syndicate Inc World lights reserved Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA j BIBLE (West Jefferson Church of Christ) Look for our articles every 1st & 3rd Friday ™ c e n t e r s , resorts, h o t e l s a n d parking s h u t t l e s PSALMS 92:12-14 TO THE Pastor James T. Sechrest 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass • 9:00 a M Weekday MAM Mass - Call for times Missions Building by Faith Promise Welcome Home Baptist Church Offict Phone: JJ6-9H-9410 * Rev. burnt Jones • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM Rev. Rodney Frye Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM 384-339J Office Sunday Evening-. (2nd & 4lh| • 7:00PM 200 Claybank Road * (Hwy 194 A 88 West) Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Smethport. NC 28694 Youth Services • Sunday • 6:00PM 9:00 AM -Worship Sendee of Worshi Nan Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sumlay School Pastor Home: 336-.W4-.U88 • CeU: 336-977-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 . 221 & Cherry St. * Continental Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Memberof the 'We Care Program" lining Safety-Kleen Environmental Service • Corner of Hwy Jefferson 246-6077 -Hut BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP RID-A-BOG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control . 16 S (ilrndile Spring.• J16 982-1734 HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. INC. 141 Lyalle Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe fiark Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm 336-902-9021 J O N E S Super Muffler "Specmkeing in Exhaust i Other Under Cer Parts' • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Mon-FnS-5 Mountain Aire Steakhouse Hwy 16 k 163 Intersection Wroxm ('OXSTKICTTOX Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 gp Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 r'/r/yr O/YYVV/r/ DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP ^ 502 Jefferson Ave. ^ 336-246-8806 . 921S JefcraonAve West Jeltereon 336-246-2128 CHEVROLET BILL HART ('0XSTIUTTI0X jite to MM Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson. NC • 246-5945 24-HOUR BURNER SBMCE Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins - Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson. 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West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings 1 PONTIAC BUICK" Hwy 421-Boone, NC 828-264-9051 QMC www.mackbrowninc.com (2?Otd9moD«© '<• j boho fioowie KtJtoia. 9HC Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC .6.26-263-9464 • wwyybt^nf ky_botiLC9iTl. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 PAGE 7A AGRICULTURE Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for October 3, 2005 Wt. Range Kind Cow/Calf pairs by the Head Price Range 560.00 - 870.00 Cows by the Head 650.00 - 650.00 Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows 700 - 795 800 - 895 900 - 995 1000 -1095 1100 -1195 1200 -1295 1300 -1395 1500 -1595 20.00 - 26.00 43.00 - 68.00 42.00 - 69.00 35.50 - 56.50 37.00 - 44.00 18.50 - 48.00 45.00 - 46.00 40.00 - 40.00 Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers 100 -195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 85.00 - 121.00 105.00 - 131.00 103.50 -134.00 85.00 - 130.00 60.00-113.00 86.00- 111.00 50.00 -106.50 68.00 - 97.00 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 100 -195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 127.00 -127.00 90.00 -128.00 81.00-133.00 76.00-113.00 70.00 -109.00 66.00 -103.00 60.00 - 96.00 82.00 - 88.00 Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls 100 -195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 900 - 995 1000 -1095 1100-1195 1300 -1395 1400 - 1495 1600 -1695 1800 -1895 2000 - 2095 102.50 -132.00 100.00 -129.00 85.00 -148.00 50.00 - 125.00 70.00 -113.00 68.00 -104.00 67.50 - 96.50 53.00 - 53.00 60.00 - 65.00 55.00 - 55.00 51.00 - 51.00 55.50 - 55.50 52.00 - 52.00 53.25 - 54.50 52.00 - 52.00 51.50 - 51.50 Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Day Liming helps aerate the soil and is also used to correct acidic soil, however, do not apply it without a soil test.You could make the soil too alkaline. For further questions or an evaluation of your lawn call Matt Barnes at 336-877-7292. Are you Sustainable energy workshops burning money? Is the high cost of en­ ergy draining your wallet? With the increasing costs of fuels used for heating, many people are concerned about the upcoming fall and winter months when heat­ ing bills increase. You're invited to the upcoming ener­ gy workshop, "Are You Burn­ ing Money? Saving Energy = Saving Money," on Thursday, October 20 at the Agricul­ tural Service Center located beside the new Courthouse in Jefferson.The workshop is being scheduled twice for your convenience, once at 3:00 p.m. and the other at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Octo­ ber 20. The workshop is be­ ing sponsored by North Car­ olina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center and Blue Ridge Electric. The average American family spends $1,300.00 or more each year on utility bills according to the United States Department of Ener­ gy. "The goal is to help those who attend the workshop identify quick and simple op­ tions that can help save on energy bills," said Carolyn Shepherd, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences and Program Presenter. "There are several things that we can all do that are low cost or no cost ways to conserve energy," said Rand Smith, Electric Services Man­ ager with Blue Ridge Electric and Program Presenter. Each household represent­ ed will receive a free energy kit that can help save en­ ergy and lower your electric bill while supplies last. "The energy kit contains energy saving devices to help people reduce the amount of energy they use in their homes," said Shepherd. Space is limited and regis­ tration is required before Oc­ tober 14 to ensure adequate space and materials. For more information or to register please contact North Carolina Coopera­ tive Extension, Ashe County Center at (336) 219-2650. For special accommoda­ tions please contact Coop­ erative Extension at (336) 219-2650. 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This semester's events are: Oct. 13 - Joe Hallock and Solar Thermal Installation Oct. 20 - Mountain Top Removal Oct. 24-28 - Film Series Nov. 3 - Farm City Banquet Nov 10 - Sustainable Homemade Household Cleaners Nov. 17 - Biodiesel Project Update Dec. 1 - Renewable Energy Initiative Update Dec. 8 - Take your bedroom off the electrical grid with Brent Summerville For more information, contact the Sustainable Energy Society president, Joe Hallock, at (828) 964-3345. Information about NCSEA The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Asso­ ciation is working to en­ sure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy effi­ ciency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic devel­ opment. Since 1978, NCSEA has conducted or cosponsored countless workshops, so­ lar home tours and other events, educating tens of thousands of North Caro­ linians. 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Ticket sales for MerleFest lin Cary; The Cottars; Don­ Songwriters selected from 2006 will begin on Tues­ ald Davis; Cheick Hamala registrants on site will day, November 8, 2005 at Diabate; The Dillards; The share the stage with singer2:00 PM EST. Wilkes Com­ Ditty Bops; Dixie Dawn; songwriters performing at munity College will present Robert Dotson; Double MerleFest. MerleFest 2006, the 19th Decker String Band; The MerleFest, a tribute annual festival in celebra­ Duhks; Feufollet; Flumpa to the memory of Merle tion of the music of the late & Friends; Pat Flynn & Watson, has continued to Merle Watson and his father Friends; Frosty Morn Band; evolve, grow, and improve Doc Watson, on its campus The Grascals; Green Grass since 1988, becoming one of in Wilkesboro, NC on April Cloggers; Mitch Greenhill; the most important annual 27 - 30, 2006. Those joining Nora Guthrie; Jason Har- events in the Southeast. In Doc Watson and Merle's son rod; Algia Mae Hinton; so doing MerleFest has de­ Richard Watson for Mer­ Clyde Hollifield; David fined and led the way for the leFest 2006 will include Holt; Clint Howard Band; emerging field called Amer­ Rory Block; David Brom- Ill-Mo Boys ; The Isaacs; icana music. MerleFest of­ Photo courtesy of Kathy Howell berg Quartet; Alison Brown David Jacobs-Strain; Rev­ fers a generation and genre Guidance counselor Debbie Pennington, seated left, and English teacher Ethel Hunter, seat­ Quartet; Sam Bush Band; erend Robert Jones; Si crossing mix of traditional ed right, were serenaded by Chapter 6 at a recent concert in the high school auditorium. Guy (-lark; John Cowan Kahn; Jim Lauderdale & and contemporary roots Band; Jerry Douglas Band; his Bluegrass Band; Jack music, bringing together tivities, and the Associa­ Wheel," a solo sung by the Bela Fleck & The Fleck- Lawrence; James Leva; The the very best of bluegrass, Alana Lyle tion for the Promotion of band's director, Mark GrizJournalism I, ACHS tones; Emmylou Harris; Local Boys; Clay Lunsford; contemporary acoustic, zard, their version of "Bo­ Hot Tuna; The Lee Boys; The Mammals; Bill Mathis; Celtic, blues, folk, old-time, Press Release Journalism Campus Activities. Most Ashe County High recently, Chapter 6 was hemian Rhapsody," and a Laura Love Band; Nickel Andy May; Mount Rogers Cajun, jazz, and singerlove song entitled "How Creek; Tony Rice Unit; Peter Ramblers; Nashville Blue- songwriter musics, along School juniors and seniors chosen "Performing Group were treated to an assem­ of the Year" at the 2005 Deep is Your Love," which Rowan; Darrell Scott; Mike grass Band; NC Thumb and with traditional dance and was used as a serenade Seeger; Pete Seeger; Larry Finger Style Guitar Play­ crafts. Over its 18-year his­ bly featuring Chapter 6, A.P.C.A. National Conven­ to Mrs. Ethel Hunter and an all male a capella group tion. Sparks & The Lonesome ers; Pilot Mountain Bob­ tory, MerleFest has contrib­ Thursday, September 29. Humorous presentation Mrs. Debbie Pennington. Ramblers; Gillian Welch; cats; Harvey Reid & Joyce uted almost $5.7 million to Chapter 6 was pre­ characterized many of the One thing's for certain, and The Waybacks featur­ Andersen; Paul Rishell & the college, while some fifty sented to Ashe County tunes Chapter 6 sang for Chapter 6 presented an ing special guest Bob Weir. Annie Raines; Wayne Scott; non-profits organizations students through a part­ the ACHS upper classmen entertaining experience. MerleFest will also welcome Larry Skipper; Steep Can­ net around $350,000 at nership between Ashe These included "Seventh the Woody Guthrie tribute yon Rangers; Tut Taylor; Joe MerleFest each year. Using County Schools and the Ribbon of Highway Endless Thompson & Bob Carlin; guidelines recommended by Skyway, along with individ- Tom, Brad & Alice; Happy the College of Business at Ashe County Arts Council. uaj performances by tour Traum; Jay Ungar & Mol­ Appalachian State Univer­ This group was formed in members Slaid Cleaves, Eli­ ly Mason; Charles Welch; sity, the total regional eco­ Illinois through a college za Gilkyson, Jimmy LaFave, Pete & Joan Wernick; The nomic impact of MerleFest class; since then they have and Sarah Lee Guthrie and Wilders; and the Wilkes 2005 is estimated at more received numerous awards and recognition for their Johnny Irion. Playmakers. All bookings than $14,000,000. technique, performance, J t t i r u L s cH c d Starting on November are subject to change with­ Major MerleFest 2006 8th, those with Internet ac­ out notice due to circum­ sponsors include Bluegrass- and unique, original ar­ Three-time cess may acquire their tick­ stances beyond the control Country.org; Burger King; rangements. Chicago Regional Har­ ets easily by visiting www. of the festival. C&J LP Gas Company/ 95 mony Sweepstakes Grand merlefest.org and, if pur­ Finals of the Chris Aus­ G&B Energy; Cedar Creek Champions— their first chasing assigned seats at tin Songwriting Contest Custom Case Shoppe/TKL; the Watson Stage, actually for 2006 will take place at Charter Communications; title in 2000 distinguish­ pick their seat location on MerleFest on April 28th. Chetola Resort at Blow­ ing them as the youngest EW RUIT ESSERT UITET line. Those without Inter­ Entries must be received by ing Rock; Collings Guitars; group ever to qualify for the Chapter net access may purchase March 4, 2006. For more en­ Curtis Media; Deering Ban­ national finals— VAILABLE VERT AT tickets by calling 1-800-343- try information, please call jo Company; First Qual­ 6 went on to win the pres­ 7857 (US only) or 336-838- 800-799-3838 or visit the ity Musical Supplies; GHS tigious Grand Champion Tuesday & Wednesday Night 6267 (non-US) from 10 AM MerleFest web site (www. Strings; Gibson Musical title at the 2004 National Senior Citizens receive Sweepstakes. through 4 PM, EST, week­ merlefest.org/Songwriting- Instruments; Hardees/Der- Harmony 25% off days. Tickets may also be or­ Contest.htm) or Sonicbids mox; Homespun Tapes Ltd.; Other special honors have dered by fax (336-838-6277) www.sonicbids.com/chris- iRluegraaa & The Acoustic been awarded by such no­ 1992 Hwy 16 North and mail (MerleFest; P.O. austinsongcontest. MerleF­ Network; J D'Addario & table organizations as the Crumpler, NC 28617 Contemporary A Cappella Box 120; Wilkesboro, NC est also hosts instrument Co; John Pearse Strings; 28697). Those interested in contests for Mandolin (4/27), Lowe's Home Improvement Society, the National As­ 336-982-7090 sociation for Campus Ac­ volunteering for MerleFest Guitar (4/28), and Banjo Warehouses; mvyradio. should call 336-838-6292. (4/28). Twenty contestants com; Pepsi Bottling Ven­ Vendor info: 336-838-6292. will be randomly picked tures LLC; Sprint; Stelling Sponsorship inquiries: 336- from those who register on Banjo Works; Sugar Hill 838-6423. site at the festival begin­ Records; Taylor Guitars; MerleFest 2006 has also ning approximately 90 min­ Tyson Foods, Inc.; WBRF confirmed appearances by utes before the start of each Radio; Western Beat En­ Paul Asbell; R.G. Absher contest. They will join the tertainment; WFMX 105.7 & Extra Measure; Alberti second and third place con­ FM; Winston-Salem Jour­ Flea Circus; Angel Band; testants from 2005 in the nal; WNCW Public Radio; The Avett Brothers; Biscuit contest. The popular Song­ WUNC 91.5 FM; and WXIIBurners; Chatham County writers' Coffeehouse again TV 12. FETTUCCINE CHICKEN ALFREDO W/SALAD Si GARLIC BREAD *6 ALL SEAFOOD AVAILABLE N F Si D B A E D Everyone's GALLERY On Friday, October 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the arts district of downtown West Jefferson will come alive. The eclectic group of shops, galleries and stu­ dios representing a large and varied group of artists will take part in Gallery Crawl. Just in time for the holi­ day season artists will be displaying their latest creations including one of a kind paintings and pho­ tography, pottery, stained glass, quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, woodturned art, and much more. Most gal­ leries will offer refresh­ ments and some will offer special in-store promotions or door prize drawings throughout the evening as well as musical entertain­ ment. The October Gallery Crawl will be a creative feast of sights and sounds to entice the art lover in all of us. Participating in the crawl will be: Acorn Gal­ lery, Ashe Arts Center, Bohemia, Dancing Pig Gallery, Hampton Gallery, Originals Only, River Rock Gallery, R.T. Morgan Art Gallery, Sally Mae's Empo­ rium, Smart Gallery, Ste­ phen Shoemaker Studio, and Tin Roof Gallery. For the fall crawl the Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to partner with the downtown galleries and the Downtown Busi­ ness Association to spot­ light and promote the var­ ied artistic talents in West Jefferson. Join your friends and neighbors for Gallery Crawl and experience the arts in West Jefferson! Ad­ mission to Gallery Crawl is free. Maps will be avail­ able at the Ashe Arts Cen­ ter in West Jefferson and at other participating gal­ leries and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www.ashecountyarts.org. With Mediacom! Save over $500 when you subscribe to two great services from Mediacom. The Digital Two Star Pak includes over 145 channels, including up to 32 channels of HBO' and Starz'1. And Mediacom Online'"" delivers Internet access that's up to 80 times faster than 56k dial-up, with instant access that won't tie up your phone line! Craig Dudley's work on exhibit in Boone Although Craig Dudley has had little professional art training, his work with wood has been featured in numerous juried exhi­ bitions and is housed in galleries throughout the United States as well as abroad. This Saturday, October 8th, his art comes home with the opening of FACES at the Appalachian Cultural Museum. Dudley was first influ­ enced by his father who was a wood carver. "I started early but was sporadic in my efforts. It was only when I began heating with wood that I kept the most special varieties and began carv­ ing regularly. I still use the saved firewood as a source most of the time. This shows in the checks and cracks in the wood. I like to think of them as wrinkles on an old face." The FACES exhibit re­ flects the versatility of Dudley's work. The twen­ ty pieces on display range from the thematically sim­ ple "Fern Bud" and "Sunny Get It All Without the Hassles of a Satellite Dish! • Digital Cable with HBO® & Starz* • More Channels Than Ever Before • Super-Fast High Speed Internet Service • Guaranteed Low Rates for a Year Face" to the more complex "15 Years Ago These Were Everywhere" and "It Was a Confusing Time." 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At King's Mountain, S.C., a ragtag army of mountain men defeated a well-trained, wellequipped force of Tories— Americans who supported the British crown. Their numbers included men from what is now Ashe County, including the ancestors of many of the county's present residents. As the revolution dragged into its third year, the Brit­ ish government decided on a long-range strategy they hoped could bring victory. New England had proven too militant to be conquered, and the northern frontier too vast and untamed. So, a new plan was adopted: invade the southern states (colonies to the British) and retain them, even if the north was lost. To that end, the British in­ vaded Georgia in 1779, taking Savannah and occupying the coast. This was only the begin­ ning. Reinforced, the Brit­ ish turned north, beseiging Charleston, S.C., by land and sea. Under the inept com­ mand of the Maj. Gen. Benja­ min Lincoln, the key city was forced to surrender in May 1780, along with almost all the regular American troops below the Mason-Dixon Line. Disaster was to follow on disaster for the American cause. A hastily assembled army from the north, com­ manded by Maj. Gen. Hora­ tio Gates, was slaughtered at Canden, S.C. on Aug. 16. The only bright news that summer came from what is now Ashe County. At Big Glades, a place on the New River not far from the present Twin Bridges, a Patriot force under Capt. Robert Love at­ tacked and scattered a 200man Tory force marching to join Cornwallis. But even with that small victory, the news was very bad for the Patriot cause. The South lay undefended before the British conquerors. Well, almost undefended. Lord Cornwallis, the British commander had two prob­ lems. The first was handfuls of Patriot militia in South Carolina which simply would not give up. Under men like Francis "the Swamp Fox" Marion, Thomas Sumter and Andrew Pickens, these small bands made the British forc­ es' lives miserable with raids and ambushes. The second problem facing Cornwallis was that he was preparing to invade North Carolina and had reports of Patriot activity in the moun­ tains. He did not want his left flank threatened as he moved to occupy the next colony. To deal with these prob­ lems, Cornwallis assembled two independent forces. In South Carolina, cavalry and infantry under Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton slaughtered Patriot militia as they could find them. The second force, under Maj. Patrick Fergu­ son, a Scottish inventor and soldier, was what Cornwallis picked to clear out the moun­ tains. Ferguson commanded about 1,100 men, almost all of them Americans by birth—and Tories, or British supporters, by politics. They were the cream of Tory forces, well equipped and supplied. With this force, Cornwallis expected Ferguson to either overawe or defeat the scat­ tered Patriot militia in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ferguson left Cornwallis' main force and headed west in early September 1780. On Sept. 7, he reached Gilbert Town, a now non-existent community that was then county seat of Rutherford County. Three days later, he released a captured Patriot to carry a message to the socalled Overmountain area, the Watauga communities near what is now Elizabethton, Tenn. Ferguson ended his blunt warning this way, "that if they did not desist from their opposition to Brit­ ish arms, and take protection under his standard, he would march his army over the mountains, hang their lead­ ers and lay waste their coun­ try with fire and sword." Word of Ferguson's threat spread like lightning through the Watauga Settlement in Tennessee, into northwestern North Carolina and south­ western Virginia. The re­ sponse everywhere was the same: there was no point in waiting for Ferguson; the mountain men would ride against him instead. Just 15 days after Fergu­ son's messenger left Gilbert Town, an army had risen from the mountains. In the Watauga Settlements, a large force rode off from Sycamore Shoals near what is now Elizabethton on Sept. 25. In Vir­ ginia, soldiers rode south to meet up with the men of Wil­ kes County—which included the present Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga as well. Togeth­ er, they rendevouzed with the Tennessee men on Sept. 30 in what is now Marion, N.C. The Wilkes men—includ­ ing those who lived in what is now Ashe County—were led by Col. Benjamin Cleveland, a 42-year-old land speculator and frontier fighter who some­ times served as a judge. Little educated, he had proven an effective local leader in skir­ mishes with area Tories. His style of justice was fast and often brutal. Once, serving as a judge, he had offered a convicted horse thief a choice: hanging—or the man could cut off his own ears with a knife. Now Cleveland and the Wilkes men, along with the rest of the army, were clos­ ing the gap with Ferguson's army. Ferguson, faced with this crisis, reacted strangely. At first, he decided to withdraw to Cornwallis' main force, probably the wisest option open to him. Then he found a small, flat rise called King's Mountain, just over the South Carolina line. He decided to make a stand there, allowing the mountain army to catch up with him. While express­ ing doubts and reservations at time in messages back to Cornwallis, he convinced him­ self he could hold the moun­ tain "against all the rebels in hell." Working like hunters after a deer, the mountain forces reached a place in South Car­ olina called Cowpens on Oct. 6. They camped there, know­ ing Ferguson was only a short distance away. There was some concern that Cornwallis and Ferguson were setting a trap for them. But they had come to fight, and fight was what they were going to do. Early on Oct. 7, joined with some South Carolina militia, the mountain men moved in three columns towards King's Mountain. Taking Fergu­ son almost by surprise, they struck everywhere at once. Charging uphill proved to be an advantage, as the Tories overshot. Time and again, small groups of Patriots charged up the flanks of the mountain, were driven back with bayonets, rallied and charged again. During one of the early charges, Capt. Samuel John­ son of the Wilkes County militia was shot in the stom­ ach. That was normally a fatal wound in those days because of infection. But the only thing he had had to eat in three days was a small tur­ tle—cooked and shared with Post file graphic The climax of the Battle of King's Mountain. Ferguson's riderless horse can be seen in the distance, as mountain soldiers storm the low-lying hill. two other men. Johnson's men leaned him against a tree and he cheered them on through­ out the battle. Up on the mountain, the mountain rifles and muskets were taking their toll. Fer­ guson soon recognized the battle was lost and decided to run for his life. Gathering his close aides together, he tried to charge through the Patriot lines and escape. Ben Greer of the Wilkes County militia— and ancestor of that large family here and in Watauga County—claimed to have fired the shot that knocked Ferguson from his horse, mor­ tally wounding him. With Ferguson down, the remaining Tories began to surrender. Nearly all their number were killed, wounded or captured. Concerned that Cornwal­ lis would pursue them with overwhelming numbers, the mountain army withdrew quickly. But the damage was done. Looking back later in life, the British Commanderin-Chief in North America, Sir Henry Clinton, wrote that King's Mountain was "the first link in a chain of events that followed each other in regular succession until they at last ended in the total loss of America." As for the soldiers from the mountains, they returned home to farm, hunt and raise families, and are the ances­ tors of much of the local na­ tive population today. Ben Cleveland sold his mountain lands and moved to Pickens County, S.C. He lived to 1806, growing increasingly obese. He served as a judge there, and one unimpressed observer noted the aging rebel had a habit of sleeping through testimony. Samuel Johnson's com­ rades strapped him to a horse and led him back from the South Carolina border to Wil­ kes County. As he was single with no immediate family in the area, Johnson was taken in by a neighbor family, who had a young daughter who was more than happy to nurse the hero back to health—and then marry him the following year. Johnson, though he suf­ fered some after affects of his terrible wound, lived to 1835, 55 years after the battle of King's Mountain set America back on the road to victory. Calvary United Methodist Church at Fleetwood Next to Fleetwood Post Of fice, Railroad Grade Road ANNUAL FALL ON YOUR SIDE We Cover the Front Door, Back Door and Everything in Between. COUNTRY BREAKFAST & BAKE SALE To find oul more about our homeowners insurance — Call me... Stop by... Log on - it's your choice! 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Around the Clock w/sausage, biscuit, gravy, and scrambled eggs, hash browns, baked apples, milk Friday: Teacher workday Friday, October 7 7 p.m.: Milton Higgins per­ forms "The Prince of Dark Corners" a historical play based on a real mountain out­ law, written by Gary Carden at the Library Meeting Room at Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th Street, North Wilkesboro. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Mary Wilson at 336-838-2818 or visit our website at www.arlibrary. org. Saturday, October 8 6:30 a.m. - noon: Annual Fall Bazaar, Country Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church at Fleetwood, next to Fleetwood Post Office on Railroad Grade Road. 7 a.m.: Lansing Area Ladies Auxiliary will have an Apple Butter Making and Rummage Sale beside the Lansing Fire Dept. building. Lots and lots of new items for sale. Come join in the fun and help us make apple butter. 7 a.m.: Phoenix Baptist Church will have a yard sale/ bake sale at the church. All proceeds will go to hurricane relief. Clothes, baked items, household items of all types and lots of baked goods for you to purchase will be available. For more information call 8773949. Ray Minton is pastor. 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be information, call the church office. 982-3076. holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. 10 a.m.: Worship Service at Warrensville Baptist Church 8 a.m. - until: Preventive Medical Screening will be held at Ashe Masonic Lodge in West Jefferson. This event is sponsored by Masonic Lodge #594 and is open to the public. To schedule your appointment, call 1-877-763-3344. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Todd New River Festival will be held with crafts, food, music and fam­ ily fun at Cook Memorial Park. Vendor space is available: $50 for crafts, $100 for food, $25 for nonprofits. Call 336-877-5401 for more information and an application. 3 p.m. • until: Ham Reunion will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Warrensville, NC. Please bring a covered dish of your choice. Drinks, paper products and plasticware will be pro­ vided. For more information, contact Pama Ham Taylor at 336-384-4212, Louise Stuart Denny at 336-384-2940 or Shirley Ham Farmer at 336384-2907. Please join us for a day of fun and fellowship. 7 p.m.: Creston United Methodist Church will have a dedication ceremony for the new fellowship hall. Congregation members and others who have contributed to the finances and labor to produce this remark­ able building invite everyone to share in their celebration. The dedication will begin in the church sanctuary and continue with refreshments and social­ izing in the fellowship hall. Sunday, October 9 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further with speaker, Rev. David Blackburn. Sunday School at 9 a.m. 10 a.m.: Homecoming at Mountain View Baptist Church will be held with spe­ cial singing by the Mountain Valley Boys and Rev. Dean Ward speaking. 10 a.m.: Whitetop Mountain Sorghum Molasses Festival will be held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall, Hwy 58 in Whitetop, Va. Crafts and food will be avail­ able and music will begin at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under is free. All proceeds will go to Mt. Rogers Fire and Rescue Department. Remember to bring a sweater or jacket. The Whitetop weather can be quite "nippy". 11 a.m.: Peak Creek Brethren Church will be having a Fall Festival and Apple Butter mak­ ing. BBQ chicken dinners, hot dogs, music, crafts, children's activities and apple butter mak­ ing will all be part of the festi­ val. 11 a.m.: Fall Poker Run and Cruise In registration and the ride begins at 1 p.m. spon­ sored by New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in Crumpler. Cost is $10 per hand. For more information call Denver Caudill at 336-3844425 or Leonard Houck at 336982-3893. Monday, October 10 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet at Smoky Mountain Barbeque. The pro­ gram will include a discussion of the Master Gardener pro­ gram by Fowler Bush, who has completed that program.The club meets the second Monday of each month. Anyone who would like more information on the club may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 6 p.m.: Bald Mountain Women's Ministry will have dinner and speaker in the Fellowship Room of Bald Mountain Church with Susan Dyson, director of "Women Mentoring Women", speaking at 6:45. Special singing will be provided by Sandy Houch. Child care is available through 3rd grade. Call the church office for reservations or information at 877-1550. 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. Tuesday, October 11 will begin at Broyhill Inn and Conference Center in Boone. A continental breakfast will be served from 8 - 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30. Jim Thornton. Substance Abuse Program Director, New River Behavioral HealthCare, will speak. 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. will hold its BROC Full Board Meeting at BROC Ashe Office in Warrensville. Please call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543, or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for more information. Friday, October 14 Riverview Community Center will hold their annual meeting. Election of four directors for the next two year term will take place. All registered members are urged to attend. 7 p.m.: Bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplift­ ing service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is needed. Wednesday, October 12 8:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet for a breakfast meeting at Winners Circle restaurant. Susan Mooneyhan, director of Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. Come prepared for the October proj­ ect: Donations to Hospice. Thursday, October 13 7:30 - 9:30 a .m.: Cholestrol Blood Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are neces­ Trinity Baptist Church will sary - Call 846-0744. 8:30 a.m.: 2005 Red Ribbon Celebration Kickoff Breakfast 8:30 a.m.: Annual Meeting of the Ashe Services for Aging, Inc. and Ashe Senior Village, Inc. Board of Directors will be held in the Ashe Services for Aging conference room. 5 • 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Beginnings Craft New Fair will be held at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church located on Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson. All items are hand­ crafted by New Beginnings vol­ unteers with proceeds going to benefit foster care, in-crisis, A.S.H.E., and the Sheriff's Dept. who are entrusted with the care of children. 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series with traditional and bluegrass music will at Ashe Civic Center Jefferson. Admission for adults and $5 for under 12. be held in West is $10 children Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. have its 30 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 15-16 with Homecoming Festivities. Open house will reveal fully renovat­ ed facilities and also enjoy the music of End of Dayz. Pastor Nathan and the congregation invite you to attend. I p.m.: Join a Ranger for Leaf Lore, a leisurely one mile hike to view the fall colors in their spectacular splendor. Find out why certain trees turn specific colors. Children will also be able to make their own leaf rubbing. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions and more infor­ mation, call 336-982-2587. 4 - 7 p.m.: Fish Fry at New River Vol. Fire and Rescue Department. Plates are $6 with fish, fries, cole slaw, hushpuppies, drink and dessert. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Stories, songs, and performances by local artists with admission $8 for adults and $5 for students. Sunday, October 16 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. II p.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have a special service with the Baptist Children's Home of NC from Lenoir bring residents and house parents. They will lead the service and have a fel­ lowship meal afterwards. Rev. Lonnie Jones welcomes you. Monday, October 17 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist continued to page 11A Southern States Subaru •RIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665 www.southernstatessubaru.com • southernstatessubaru@yahoo.com �JEFFERSON POST More local events continued from page 10A in the fire district of the initia­ tive being undertaken by the fire department to lower the insurance rating in the fire district. Representatives from insurance companies will be at the meeting to review how the changes will effect home own­ ers in the district. Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. Tuesday, October 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Domestic Creston Vol. Fire Department Violence in Our Community, will sponsor a Haunted Hayride, beginning at dark, at the Creston Fire Department. Creating Safer Environments is a training session that will be held at Ashe Campus, Wilkes Community College. To register for this free training, contact Debbie Richardson at 336982-8851 or Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900 ext. 233. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club will sponsor a benefit BBQ supper and Bluegrass/ Ole Timey Music Night with the Peak Creek Boys at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. Proceeds go to the Ruritan Ashe and Alleghany Scholarship fund and to the Ruritan National Foundation Operation We Care Program for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Your donation will include dinner and music. The Peak Creek Boys are back by popular demand and BBQ will be from Motley's. For more information call 982-9538. 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivor's Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. Wednesday, October 19 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 3 p.m.: The FlyLady, aka Maria Cilley, will present her tried and true methods of orga­ nizing and housekeeping at the Ashe County Public Library. The FlyLady has helped thou­ sands of women get their lives in order and find peace. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 846-2041. Sunday, October 23 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for Fields to Forests at the New River State Park, US Hwy 221 Access for a one hour hike through the fields and forests. Meet at the 221 Community Building parking lot. For more information or directions please feel free to call 336-982-2587. Friday, October 21 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 7 p.m.: Creston Vol. Fire Department will have a 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief Saturday, October 22 recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. 5 p.m.: New River Vol. Fire and Rescue is hosting a com­ munity meeting. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served until 6 p.m. and a department meeting will follow the meal. If you live in the New River Fire and Rescue District, you are invited to attend at no charge. The community meeting is being held to inform persons PAGE 11A senator from Winston Salem. guest evangelist. Prayer room Friendly Grove Baptist spend quality time with their at 7 p.m. and worship begins Church will hold revival kids while giving mom time for Saturday, at 7:15. Special singing nightly. services beginning October 23 herself. All these play groups October 29 Pastor, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, at 7 p.m. Rev. Steve LeaShomb are free and open to the 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Missoula and congregation invite all. will speak. Pastor Gordon public. For more information, Children's Theatre will per­ Welcome Home will have Rawls and the congregation call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. form at Ashe Civic Center. revival services with Rev. Neal invite all to attend. 229. Admission is $8 for adults and Hatfield October 9 - 12. He Farmers Memorial Baptist Cancer Survivor's Group is $5 for students. will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Church will hold revivalservices open to any woman who has on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. or has had cancer. Meetings Monday, Special singing each night and Brother Shawn Brigman will be are usually held on the third October 31 everyone is invited to attend. guest speaker. Evan Roten and Tuesday evening of each month 6:30 p.m.: Old Fields Baptist Fairview Baptist Church on the congregation invite you to - place varies. There is lots Church will have their annual old Hwy 16 N in Grassy Creek, attend. of companionship and. humor. "Pig Pickin". The church and its will have revival services Come make new friends, share pastor, Jack Miller, would like beginning on October 10 at information and renew your to invite you to this special time 7 p.m. Speakers and singers spirit. For further information of fellowship. for each night are as follows: Play Groups at Family Central contact Mickie Jones at 33610/10 Rev. Tim Bare abd Eddie are as follows: Adventurers of 246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Friday, Jordan and singers. 10/11 the Mind, Monday mornings Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. Rev. Evan Roten and Rachel from 10-12. Four and five year If a daytime meeting is better November 4 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a and Evan Roten, 10/12 Rev. olds participate with a parent for your, contact Mary Caryl vocalist performing jazz, blues, Mike Barfoot (speaking and or other care giver in age Elmore at 336-246-7567. and spirituals, will perform at singing), 10/13 Rev. Lonnie appropriate activities to build American Cancer Society's the Ashe Arts Center in West Jones and Taylor Family, relationships and foster a love Reach to Recovery is for Jefferson. Admission is $8 for 10/14 Rev. Johnny Jones and of learning. Group is facilitated women who have been adults and $5 for students. Young Landmark Singers. by Susan Lewis. Young diagnosed with cancer needing Pastor Galvin Jones and the Explorers meets on Tuesdays more information and support. Fall Revivals congregation invite everyone to from 10 - 12 noon. This is This is a group of women Oak Hill Baptist Church will worship with them. for two and three year olds who have faced cancer and have a weekend revival October Shelter Baptist Church will joining together with a parent recovered and are trained by 7 - 9 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. have revival services October or other care giver for fun and the American Cancer Society Joey McClure speaking and 10 -14 at 7 p.m. Evangelist will learning. Group is facilitated to offer hope, friendship, and special music nightly. Pastor, be Rev. Lloyd Day with special by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play knowledge. Please contact Rev. Lonnie Carpenter, and singing each night. Come G r o u p m e e t s F r i d a y s 1 0 - 1 2 Charlene Phillips, local the congregation invite you to praying for revival. The people noon and is for children under coordinator, at 336-246-3871. attend. and pastor invite everyone to seven and their moms or dads. Women in Touch is training Faith Fellowship and Harvest attend. This is an open play group. in breast self-examination Ministries will hold revival Blue Ridge Baptist Church Moms have time to chat while available for women of all ages. services October 9 - 12 at 7 announces revival services on they play with their youngsters. Become aware of warning p.m. Location will be in the Sunday, October 16 -18 at 7 p.m. Me and My Dad meets every signs and the best methods former West Jefferson School nightly. DOM David Blackburn third Saturday from 10 - 12 for early detection of breast cafeteria. Guest speaker will be will be the guest speaker and noon. Children under seven cancer. Please call Ann Cope Pastor Kenneth Puckett form there will be special singing with their dads meet for an at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at Rosebower Baptist Church in nightly. Rev. Paul Coffey and open play group. Dads can 336-246-9944. Paducah, Ky. the congregation invite your Round Knob Baptist Church attendance. will have revival services Greene's Chapel Baptist October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. Church will have revival with Rev. David Blackburn services October 1 7 - 2 1 at 7 speaking and special music p.m. with prayer room at 6:45. nightly. Rev. Keith Elledge and Evangelist will be Rev. Mark the congregation invite you to Barlow. Pastor Jerry Harris attend. and the congregation invite all. Calvary Freewill Baptist The church is located on Silas Church in Glendale Springs Creek Road. will have revival services Landmark Baptist Church will on October 9 at 6 p.m. and hold revival services beginning We need an outside sales person for a product October 10 - 12 at 7 p.m. Rev. Sunday, October 23 - 28 at Sonny Thomas will speak. and service, used in every new and remodeled 7 p.m. Landmark is located Big Flatts Baptist Church will in the Silas Creek community. home. Commissions per sale can average hold revival services October 9 The guest speaker will be - 12 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. $500 to $1,000. Rev. Lloyd Day. There will be Johnny Huffman speaking and special singing each night. The Mail your detailed resume and references to: special singing nightly. pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and 197 New Market Blvd-PMB 185, Bristol Baptist Church will the congregation invite you to have revival services October Boone, NC 28607 attend. 9-14. Tommy Dollar will be Ongoing Events DO YOU KNOW THE CONTRACTOR Monday, October 24 Halloween Carnival with games and food for the youth at the fire station. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 Tuesday, October 25 Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mt. BBQ. The visiting speaker will be Ted Koplan, former state AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? 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OAC �Page IB Friday, October 7, 2005 Friday Night Football Huskies travel to Hays, NC to play North Wilkes Vikings Game time 7:30 p.m. Husky stars of the past: where they are today David Shew Photo by Shane Hopkins David Shew, a freshman at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, is playing in his first season of football for the Bears. Shew (6'8, 320 lbs.) wears his old Husky #78 and plays offensive tackle. Offensive line coach Ron Boyd stated, "David's doing just fine. He may have had his best practice yet today (Monday). He's coming along and learning the nuances of the college game. We're making an effort to be strong and physical up front for the running game, and we believe he's going to be a fine player for us." Shew is the son of Tom and Ann Hudler and Dennis Shew. LRC is an NCAA Division II school and member of the South Atlantic Conference. For more information, log onto www.lrbears.com, or www.thesac.com. Briana Day Kayla Richardson Photo by Shane Hopkins Kayla Richardson, a freshman at Appalachian State University in Boone, is already getting warmed up for the spring softball season. Richardson (#10) has started two games for the Mountaineers and has thrown 13 strike­ outs and allowed 0 runs in 12 innings. Head softball coach Willie Rucker said, "Kayla's a great addition to our pitching staff. She's filling some upperclassmen's shoes who graduated last year. She will be in our start­ ing rotation (not a reliever). From her perfor­ mance thus far, she'll be an impact player in our conference." Richardson is majoring in Exercise Science with a specialty in Sports Medicine, and is the daughter of Tim and Sha­ ron Richardson. ASU is an NCAA Division l-AA school and member of the Southern Conference. For more info, visit www.goasu. com or www.soconsports.com. Steven Absher Photo courtesy of Wingate University Steven Absher, a freshman at Wingate University in Charlotte, is beginning his first season with the Bulldogs' soccer squad. Absher (#29) has quickly moved up from being red-shirted to playing defender on the varsity team. Head soc­ cer coach Gary Hamill commented, "Ste­ ven has made the adjustment well from high school to college soccer. His work ethic is top class, and putting him in a full-time environment will improve his game every day. Steven has started a couple of games this season, and being a freshman on a large squad with many returning players is quite an accom­ plishment for him. We are excited about Steven in the years to come and he will develop into a strong college soccer player." Steven is the son of Mark and Vickie Absher. Wingate is an NCAA Divi­ sion II school and member of the South Atlantic Conference. Check out more details online at www.wingate.edu or www.thesac.com Natalie Kilby Photo by Richard Fink Briana Day, a freshman at Wilkes Commu­ nity College, is starting for the Cougars' vol­ leyball team. Day (#7, middle hitter) is currently ranked 11th in the nation for aces—serves not returned—per game among NJCAA schools. Head volleyball coach Richard Fink said,"Briana is our tallest player and she plays big and loves to run the middle blocks. Her defense is getting stronger and she's getting used to the game speed of the college level." Day is majoring in Business Administration & Accounting, and is the daughter of Kevin and Ginger Hopson. WCC is a NJCAA Division I school and member of the Region 10 (Carolinas Conference). Look to www.wilkescc.edu for updates or www.njcaa. org for national individual and team rankings. Tasha Eldreth Natalie Kilby, a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, has quickly moved her way up the Seahawks' cross country team roster. Recently she made the travel team and competed at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania at the Paul Short Invite, where the best runners from 47 schools across the northeast were in competition. Assistant cross country coach Layne Schwier stated, "Natalie is doing well and progressing as expected. She is making a big jump in her training and is currently running in our top 9 on the team. We feel that her best years are still well ahead of her as she makes the transition to college train­ ing and racing. We're loving getting to know her and her family as well. We look forward to the next 4 years and watching her develop." Natalie is the daughter of Bob and Joyce Kilby. UNCW is a NCAA Division l-AA school and member of the Colonial Athletic Conference. Go to www.uncw. edu or www.caasports.com for more information. Photo by Tom Reeves David Gift, a freshman at Western Caro­ lina University in Cullowhee, is currently in training to be a decathlete on the Cata­ mounts track & field team next spring. Head track coach Danny Williamson com­ mented, "David Gift is doing a very good job in our program right now. We are in the process of turning him in to a multievent (Decathlon) athlete. His size and range of athletic ability will allow him to develop into a very good Southern Conference Decathlete." Gift is major­ ing in Secondary Education with a minor in Biology, and is the son of Dennis and Karen Calhoun. WCU is a NCAA Division l-AA school and member of the Southern Conference. For updates, go to www.catamoutsports.com or www.soconsports. com. Josh Hodges Photo courtesy of Southeastern Comm. College Josh Hodges,a sophomore at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, is preparing to play in his second baseball season with the Rams. Head baseball coach Joey Autry commented, "Josh (#29, catcher/1st base) is a tremendous asset to SCC and our baseball team. He has a tremendous work ethic, he's a good student, and he's well respected by his teammates and the faculty—he is just a wonderful young man. Josh will be competing for our starting catcher's position this spring after hav­ ing a solid fall season." Hodges is majoring in Physical Education and is the son of John and Elaine Hodges. SCC is a NJCAA Division II school and member of the Region 10 conference. For more, check out www.sccnc.edu or www. njcaa.org. Josh Clawson Chris Bowers Photo by Richard Fink Tasha Eldreth, sophomore at Wilkes Com­ munity College, is now in her second year on the Cougars volleyball team. Eldreth (#3, outside hitter) is currently ranked #37 in the country in aces per game. Head volleyball coach Richard Fink said, "Tasha is a flex­ ible player, and she has more confidence and has made a lot of improvements since last season. She has worked really hard in the off-season to tighten up her digs and hitting." Eldreth is majoring in Busi­ ness and is the daughter of Mike and Diane Eldreth. WCC is a NJCAA Division I school and member of Region 10 (Carolinas Con­ ference). Visit www.wilkescc.edu or www. njcaa.org for more details. David Gift Photo by Emory and Henry College Photo courtesy of Queens University Chris Bowers, a freshman at Queens University in Charlotte, is training for his second season with the Royals' cross country team. Cross Country Coach Michael Bell said, "Chris is doing real well for us. He's a very hard-working and determined individual. He had a really good summer training and came into this season really fit, having run 50-60 miles per week. He has a shot at being an all-conference performer this year. Last week he PR'd (personal record) the 8K by 1 minute in Greensboro. This Saturday he'll prob­ ably beat that at Lenoir-Rhyne." Chris is majoring in Math and is the son of Harry Bowers. Queens is a NCAA Division II school and member of the Carolinas-Virginia Conference. For more informa­ tion, check out www.queens.edu or www.cvac.net. Josh Clawson, a sophomore at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia, is in his second year playing football for the Wasps. Clawson (6'4", 310 lbs.) wears his old Husky #74 and plays offensive guard. Head coach Don Montgomery commented, "Josh is a great young man who is improving daily. He is the strongest man on the team. I feel that he will develop into an all conference player before he graduates from E&H. He has all of the attributes of a great offensive lineman. With all of the change that has taken place in our program he has adjusted well." Clawson broke the school weightlifting record last spring when he combined three lifts to total 1240 pounds; he was the only team member to make Clawson is the son of Gary and Betty the "1200 Club." Clawson. EHC is a NCAA Division III school and member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Check out www.ehc. edu or www.odaconline.com for further info. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS STANDINGS MVC Football (Conf-Tot) Forbush 2-0 (2-4) Ashe County 1-0 (4-2) Surry Central 1-0 (2-4) Starmount 1-1 (2-5) Wilkes Central 1-1(1-5) North Wilkes 0-2(1-6) North Surry 0-2 (0-7) Only two rodeos left Soccer champs MVC Soccer (Conf-Tot) Wilkes Central 5-0 (8-1) Forbush 5-1 (9-4-1) Surry Central 3-1(6-1-2) Starmount 3-2 (6-4) Ashe County 2-4 (8-6) North Wilkes 2-4 (2-8) North Surry 0-6(2-9-1) MVC Tennis (Con/Tot) Wilkes Central 10-0(12-1) Ashe County 9-1 (11-2) Surry Central 9-3 (11-3) Forbush 4-6 (6-6) Starmount 4-6 (4-6) North Wilkes 1-10(3-12) North Surry 0-10(0-11) MVC Volleyball (Con/Tot) Forbush 9-0(15-2) North Surry 6-2(17-3) Starmount 6-2 (8-3) Surry Central 5-4 (7-6) North Wilkes 2-8 (5-9) Ashe County 1-7 (2-11) Wilkes Central 0-8 (2-10) AYFL 3-4 Grade Jackets 5-1 Titans 5-1 Broncos 4-2 Bears 0-6 AYFL 5-6 Grade Raiders 7-0 Alleghany 5-1 Jackets 5-1 Packers 2-4 Steelers 1-5 Youth Soccer 5-6 Dr. Hank Clay 9-1 Sheets Grocery 9-1 X-Cel Builders 8-2 Cardinal Tree 6-4 UAP 6-3-1 Ashe Financial 4-5-1 Trivett's Home 3-6-1 Skyline 3-6-1 Infinity Drywall 2-7-1 Paisley Auto 1-8-1 Ashe Hospital 1-9 Congratulations to Dr. Hank Clay's 5 and 6 year old soccer team on a terrific season. Team members are: Calder Clay, James Cooper, Dylan Dietrich, Brianna Greene, Kiana Osborne, Ashlyn Pitts, Kylie Scarbor­ ough, and Ethan Sizemore. Coaches are: Hank and Bes­ sie Clay. Photo by Hannah Lemly Lenoir-native Jordy "Saw-Zaw" Hamby has consistently stretched out his lead in first place over the past several months in the SBA Amateur Division standings. He has covered (gone 8 seconds) 13 out of 24 rides this year, and has a 200-point lead with 1,033 points. by Shane Hopkins There's only a couple of weeks remaining to catch pro bull-riding action at the Stockyard Bucking Compa­ ny in Rutherwood, just off Old 421 south of Boone. Local Ashe County High School freshman, Jacob Sloan, has been out of com­ petition for two months now after suffering a bro­ ken collar bone and several fractured ribs while 'buck­ ing out' back on August 6th. He had built a large enough lead in the Junior Amateur Division that still stands after a 9-week hiatus, and it's possible that Sloan could win the Jr. title with­ out competing again this season. But with #2 Scott Townsend steadily climbing up the standings Jacob has decided to "cowboy up" and AYFL tourney begins -W ACC/Atlantic (Div-Tot) 2-0 (4-0) Florida State Maryland 2-1 (3-2) Boston College 1-1(4-1) 1-1 (2-3) Wake Forest 1-3(2-3) Clemson 0-2(1-2) N.C. Slate ACC/Coastal Virginia Tech Georgia Tech Miami Virginia North Carolina Duke MLB/NL East Braves Phillies Marlins Mets Nationals i Construction vs #6 Infinity Drywall 2:30 p.m. #4 Ashe Ab­ attoir vs #5 Gates 3:30 p.m. #1 AEV vs #8 West End Wreaths 4:30 p.m. #4 South­ eastern Fire vs #5 Miles Handyman and Construc­ tion Winners of games with ranked teams of (#1, #8, #4, or #5) in the 7-8-9 league will play on Sunday at Blue Ridge at 2:00 p.m. Others will play at 3:00. In the 1014 league, it's just the op­ posite. Winning teams that are ranked (#3, #6, #2, or #7) will play in round two on Sunday at Blue Ridge at 2:00 p.m. The other game will follow at 3:00. The championship will be on Tuesday night at Ashe County High School at 6:00 (7-8-9's) and 7:30 (10-14's). The Ashe Youth Soccer regular season ended last week, and the champions are as follows: Hobby Barn, with an undefeated 10-0 re­ cord, in the 10-14 year olds league; Dr. Hank Clay (91) and Sheets Grocery (91) tied for first in the 7-8-9 year olds league; AEV went unbeaten at 8-0 to capture the 5-6 year olds title. This Saturday the post­ season tournament begins for the 7-8-9 and 10-14 year olds divisions. The first round schedule at Blue Ridge Elementary School is as follows: 10:00 a.m. #3 SuccessReach vs #6 Miller Brothers Lumber 11:00 a.m. #2 Los Arcoiris vs #7 Blue Ridge Chim­ ney Sweep 12:00 p.m. #2 Sturgill Tree Farm vs #7 State Farm 1:15 p.m. #3 Phipps International Electronics Company Round one of the Ashe Youth Football League (5th-6th grade) tournament began on Tuesday night at Family Central, as the Blue Ridge Steelers fell to the Mountain View Packers 34-16. The Packers will face the undefeated Westwood Raiders tomorrow at Family Central at 11:00 a.m. In second-round action. Thomas Lamm is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. Congratulations, Thomas! He guessed more winning teams than any other contestant. Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! (Div-Tot) 3-0 (5-0) 1-1(3-1) 1-1(3-1) 1-1(3-1) 1-1 (2-2) 0-2(1-4) NFL/NFC South 4-0 Tampa Bay 3-1 Atlanta 2-2 Carolina 2-2 New Orleans . Jacob Sloan Youth Soccer 7-8-9 AEV 8-0 Los Arcoiris 7-1 SucccssReach 5-3 Ashe Abattoir 5-3 Gates 4-4 Miller Bros. 3-5 B.R. Chimney 3-5 W. End Wreaths 1-7 Magic Video 0-8 Youth Soccer 10-14 Hobby Barn 10-0 Sturgill Tree 8-2 Phipps Const. 6-3 Southeastern Fire 5-5 Miles Handyman 2-7 State Farm 1-8 Infinity Drywall 1-8 ride this Saturday night at The Stockyard (Sloan cur­ rently leads Townsend in points 649 to 542, and he has 'ridden out' 8 times, compared with Townsend's 7 six-second rides. You can catch the only "Husky" bull-rider on his comeback ride tomorrow night at 8 p.m., rain or shine. Gates open at 7 p.m. Ashe Youth soccer schedule General Assembly Corporation of West Jefferson is a leading international provider of electronics manufacturing services. Due to it's growth, General Assembly needs a number of quality-conscious and self-motivated people to join it's manufacturing team as machine operators. The successful candidates must be goal oriented and have an eye for detail. First- and second-shift positions are available. Renumeration is hourly,but an incentive system offers the opportunity for increased rewards. Please apply to: Karen D. Adams Capacitor Manager General Assembly Corporation 140 Industrial Park Way West Jefferson, NC 28694 phone: 336-246-5143 fax: 336-846-1676 e-mail: kadams@gacnc.net GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! $189 PREMIUM VINYL SIDIN For All Your Golf, Work 8 Utility Needs INSTALLED Any Size Double-Hung 90-72 88-74 83-79 83-79 81-81 White Vinyl Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. 310 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson phone (336) 219-0100 • fax (336) 219-0136 brgcuvi^carthlink.net Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • Saturdays by appointment Pts. NASCAR 5519 Tony Stewart 5515 Ryan Newman 5443 Rusty Wallace Jimmic Johnson 5437 5421 Greg Biffle Sunday Race Results 1. Dale Jarrett 2. Tony Stewart 3. Matt Kcnseth 4. Ryan Newman 5. Carl Edwards Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Aw! Nobody won this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Nobody correctly chose the race winner. Dale Jarrett, who's average speed was 143.818 mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! 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While the worldwide evolu­ tion of architectural styles played a major factor in the way banks look, developments in the financial history of the nation—depressions, panics, government monetary and banking policy—also played a critical role. About the Author Architect and writer Charles Belfoure lives in Westminster, Maryland. He is the coauthor of The Balti­ more Rowhouse. Downed Allied Airmen and Evasion of Capture: The Role I of Local Resistance Networks In World War II HERMAN BODSOR Downed Allied Airmen and Evasion of Capture: The Role of Local Resis­ tance Networks in World War II Herman Bodson Foreword by Colonel J.W. Bradbury photographs, maps, notes, bibliography, appendices, in­ dex 224pp. softcover 2005 In the study of the past, it is sometimes all too easy to forget that history is made not by groups or governments but by ordinary individuals. That point becomes clear in this book, which examines one of the major resistance operations of World War II and reveals history through the eyes of the individual. About the Author Herman Bodson was born in Belgium but became a nat­ uralized American citizen in 1966. He died in 2001. The Zorro Television Com­ panion: A Critical Appre­ ciation Gerry Dooley 51 photographs, notes, in­ dex 276pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2005 The legendary Zorro, the masked renegade who rode through the night defending justice in late 18th century Spanish California, became in 1957 the topic for Walt Disney Studios' first continuing liveaction series and the name of a new American icon. Based on the stories of Johnston McCulley, the legend of Zorro gave birth to the archetypal dual-identity crime fighter, inspiring the creation of such future pop icons as Batman and the Lone Ranger. About the Author Gerry Dooley lives in Cres­ cent City, California, where he works for the local school district. The Manufactured Home Buyer's Handbook Wes Johnson 72 photographs, tables, ap­ pendices, index 236pp. softcover 2005 This handbook details the steps the shopper must fol­ low when buying a manufac­ tured home. It offers advice on choosing a dealership, ne­ gotiating with sales people, understanding mortgage op­ tions, avoiding common trou­ ble spots in setup and deliv­ ery, and customizing the new home. Included as an appen­ dix are the addresses of the state agencies dealing with consumer concerns about manufactured housing. About the Author Writer and computer busi­ ness owner Wes Johnson lives in York, South Carolina. photographs, filmography, chronology, notes, bibliogra­ phy, index 271pp. softcover 2005 Robert Young began his prolific filmmaking career while a student at Harvard University, where he majored in English literature, founded the Harvard Film Society, and, with the help of several colleagues, put together his first film (about a Boston fac­ tory worker). His reputation as a documentary filmmaker earned him a prestigious po­ sition with NBC, and he has since worked within and with­ out the Hollywood production system for five decades. At age 80, Robert M. Young con­ tinues to be actively involved in a variety of projects as a commercially successful film­ maker and an independent artist. About the Author Leon Lewis is an English professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He lives in Boone. Kipling and Afghanistan A Study of the Young Au­ thor as Journalist Writing on the Afghan Border Cri­ sis of 1884-1885 Neil K. Moran photographs, maps, ap­ pendices, notes, bibliography, index 243pp. softcover 2005 This historical biography & provides a new perspective on Kipling's days as an employee of the Civil and Military Ga­ zette. Information garnered from newly uncovered letters and diaries of Dr. Owen (ac­ quired by the National Army Museum in 1998) gives per­ sonal insight into Kipling's life as well as firsthand per­ ceptions of the Boundary Commission's work. About the Author Author and translator Neil K. Moran is an editor of the Canadian Oriental Rug Mag­ azine. He has contributed ar­ ticles to the Kipling Journal as well as several journals re­ lated to Central Asia. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. The Empire Triumphant: Race, Religion and Rehellion in the Star Wars Films Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. photographs, notes, filmog­ raphy, bibliography, index 224pp. softcover 2005 George Lucas's first Star Wars trilogy shows the influ­ ences of its era; Cold War ten­ sion is evident in its theme of rebellion against totalitarian­ ism. Recent entries in the Star Wars saga—The Phantom Menace (1999) and Attack of the Clones (2002)—are much more concerned with evil cor­ porations, terrorists, and the corruption of the political pro­ cess. Each film is influenced by the times in which it was i ?^ THE LOST at FOUND Statement of Ownership, Management, end Circulation 1 3T>Us~ • ^ass*i-iasr V 34. M /£5L_ For information call 246-6060 j The Blue Ridge Concert Series is sponsored by Mount Jefferson Mortgage Company, Parker Tie Company, Inc.. Roten Insurance Agency, Magic Video Music & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse, Lonesome Pine 6 1-800-BLUEGRASS, Premier Electric Co and Nichol's Trucking Co. . A r . P * . W W KmommmES* far %V rSfcjL-; Saffc October 14,2005 Ashe Civic Center Ticket $10.00 _____ * ****£.- A* ?sui4~ A///? ( ' A'^ f;. 3? May God richly bless and keep each one of you. Marsha Greene r • "B!1— Loans to Christmas Tree Growers Of Sneetches and Whos and the Good Dr. Seuss Essays on the Writings and Life of Theodor Geisel Edited by Thomas Fensch bibliography, appendix, in­ dex 231pp. softcover 2005 (1997] (Editor's note: These hooks are available through local bookstores or directly from the publisher. Call 246-4460 for more information.) Provide Name, Address & Phone Number Over Thirty Years of Perfection To all my family, church family, neighbors and friends, I want to extend a deep, from the heart,"Thank You.' There were so many expressions of love from all of you, and it is impossible to name them individually. Each of your prayers, thoughts, cards, calls, dishes of food, flowers and quiet moments meant so much to me. I am greatly blessed to have so many family members, church family, friends and an overwhelming "Ashe Federal family 'of friends. Each and every expression of concern will always be remembered and has been a key factor in beginning my recovery. To all the churches that have me on their prayer list, please keep me there, and please continue to pray for nie as I continue to get stronger every day. JOHN L FDKI* V-J They Rode with Forrest and Wheeler: A Chronicle of Five Tennessee Broth­ ers' Service in the Confed­ erate Western Cavalry John E. Fisher photographs, maps, ap­ pendices, notes, bibliography, index 12 Debbie Lane Pequea, PA 17565 717-284-3405 il *?M THANK TOU fcff with the Farmer Clan WMMM Robert M. Young Essays on the Films Edited by Leon Lewis m Farmer Family Genealogy Book Cost: $40 - Includes P & H; 4 - 6 weeks Delivery Send orders to: Bruce H. Farmer to L > h : I f \i • •1 "A Slow Walk Through Time" presents •Avlai They Rock with Forrest and Wheeler Prose and Cons Essays on Prison Litera­ ture in the United States Edited by D. Quentin Mill­ er references, index 288pp. softcover 2005 The 14 essays in this work examine the last 30 years of prison literature from a wide variety of perspectives. The first four essays examine race and ethnicity, the social cat­ egories most evident in U.S. prisons. The three essays in the next section explore gen­ der, a prominent subject of prison literature highlighted by the absolute separation BLUE RIDGE CONCERT SERIES H W-.• of male and female inmates. Section three provides three essays focused on the part ide­ ology plays in prison writings. The four essays in section four consider how aesthetics and language are used, seeking to define the qualities of the literature and to determine some of the reasons it exists. About the Author D. Quentin Miller, an as­ sociate professor of English at Suffolk University in Bos­ ton, first became interested in prison literature while teach­ ing writing in Connecticut prisons. Recently reprinted: released, but also by cultural subtexts and by other films that had direct and indirect effects on Lucas as writer, producer, and director. This work focuses on all six Star Wars films. The first topic of this multifaceted ex­ amination is how the films use the language of colonial­ ism (The" Rebellion, The" Empire) to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian in­ fluences—including religious undertones from Taoism and Buddhism and the works of Kurosawa and other Asian filmmakers—provide a sub­ text for much of the action. Next the discussion turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars uni­ verse, and how other ethnici­ ties are represented overall, particularly through the literalization of the word "aliens." These topics of discussion provide for penetrating con­ clusions about Lucas's films and how they represent race, religion, and rebellion. About the Author Kevin J. 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NC 28640 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® leffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices PUBLISHER S NOTICE. ' All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination on race, color, based religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the ago of 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is in violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 YOUTH SERVICES SPECIALIST Ashe County Public Library Schedules, plans, promotes, and presents ageappropriate programs for children and teenagers; coordinates library's outreach services to local daycares and schools; other duties as assigned. Requires bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years of college and 3 years of public library experience. 40 hours/week. Apply in person at the Employment Security Commission at Family Central. Closing Date October 7. EOE 235-Christmas Trees Frazier Fir Christmas trees, 2,500 to 3,000 trees, 6 to 9 ft, #1's. Will cut and bale if needed. Call 336-984-0134 or 336-973-3991. 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 n. #1's, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 Christmas Trees Fraser Fir, 8'-9', 9'-10". Rodger Kimbrell PO Box 368 Sparta, N.C. 28675 Contract to Cut & Bale Christmas Trees Call Justin @ 336-977-6831 or @336-877-3480 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. STRATFORD HEARING AID QJENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street .Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7\ Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 260-Garage/Yard Sales EMPLOYEE YARD SALE DR. PEPPER BOTTLING SAT. OCT. 8 7AM YARD SALE FRI. OCT. 14 815 8-5 NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE. Winter clothes, toys, Household items. LOCATION Hwy 163. BIG JP YARD SALE Sat. Oct. 8th 6am-untll Various items including nice furniture for all rooms. Stop by and see what you can find! LOCATION Jefferson Post West Jefferson Backstreet beside Hart Power Equipment HUGE YARD SALE SAT OCT 8th 7AM till 4PM Furniture, TV. radios, lots of bedding. Priced to go. LOCATION Calvary Baptist Church From Jefferson turn on Buck Mt Rd.Turn right on Locus St. Go to the end. Garage Sale Moving to Smaller House Sat. Oct. 8th 8am-2pm Twin-bed mattress, box spring & frame. Love seat, Rocker, Treadmill, Some small tools, garden tools, chest of drawers, computer desk, blankets & quilts, vases, small appliances, set of Christmas dishes, Chair, Deskchair, Dolls, some craft items. LOCATION 170 Hickory Heights Dr. West Jefferson. Take Hwy 88 to Left on Buffalo Rd, 4 1/2 Miles, left on Hick­ ory Heights. Dr. First house on the right. GARAGE SALE SATURDAY OCT. 8TH 7AM-NOON RAIN OR SHINE 895 RAY TAYLOR RD. SPONSORED BY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Huge Garage Sale Oct. 14 8am (Rain or Shine) Old oak chairs, knickknacks, glassware, old butler's cocktail table, small desk, toys, bicycles, old Jesus art prints, lamps, vintage soda fountain jugs, little girls' clothes, boys' clothes, ladies' clothes (.25-$2), encyclopedias, Bibles, books, Critics Choice classic movies, and lots of old junk. Household Items. Ladies Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Typewriter, Dog lot, Miscellaneous. LOCATION 101 Hawthorne Lane Jefferson Beside Farm Bureau Insurance. YARD SALE OCTOBER 8 @ 7AM-UNTIL PHOENIX BAPTIST CHURCH LANSING NC FOR HURRICANE RELIEF. 290-Horses & Livestock Big 16.1 Hands. Red. 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. Please Leave Message if No Answer. 300Miscellaneous CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!!! Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable, Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments. 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1 BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. $800/month. $800 Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 95 Chev.Tahoe LT, 4x4, 4-Door, Leather, Auto, Tow Package, Keyless Entry, AC, CD, New Tires,159,000 miles but well maintained every 3,000 miles, great condition, very dependable, $6,200 Call 336-977-9150 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1994 Ford Explorer 4x4 Limited, green, auto, PW,PL,PS,124K mi., good AT tires. $3200 OBO, Call between 1 & 8 PM 877-3246 Get ready tor the snowl 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy. 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 2 BR, 1 BA House. 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! 2BR/1 BA apartment in West Jefferson $375/month. Nice 3BR/1.5BA /mo.near town $675/month. Spacious 3BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1BR/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First In Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Nice Mobile Home in Beaver Creek Area. 2 Bedroom/2 Full Bath. Low Rent for Right Individual in Exchange for Someone to Help Disabled Adult Male with Personal Needs. 846-6471 For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! 2 BR/1 BA Apartment in West Jefferson, $375/month. Nice 3 BR/1 BA near town $675/month. Spacious 3 BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $675/mo. Great 2 BR/1.5 BA townhouse just minutes from West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1 Br/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties to­ day at 336-246-3010 for more Information. NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEiSAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 INVENTORY LIQUIDATION SALE IN PROCESS! ONLY 3 2005 MODELS LEFT! GREAT DEALS ON QUALITY CONSTRUCTED HOMES. COME AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 LAND HOME? NEED LAND? GIVE ME A CALL! TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 I CAN HELP WITH THE HOME ALSO. PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN MILLERS CREEK, ROCK CREEK, BOOMER, WILKES­ BORO...1/2 ACRE LOTS TO 20 ACRE TRACTS.SOME OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 House For Rent 370-Cars/Vans for Sale Big Laurel Community. For rent monthly, $225. Ask for Gloria Hackler at 423-727-9419 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale NEW INSTOCK! 3 GREAT FLOORP LANS...OVER 1600 SQ. FT. ONLY $49,995. DELIVERED AND SET UP...TAKE YOUR PICK! CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS!! 5 YR. WARRANTY.COME AND TAKE A LOOK. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 New Custom Built Home For SaleLocated in West Jefferson-Easy Access on 1 Acre. 3 Bedrooms/2Baths. Heat/Air. 1557 Sq. Ft. Hardwood Floors with Berber CarpetFireplace, covered porch, all appliancesA must see at only $169,900. Call Classic Homes for AppointmentWon't Last Long. Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 510-Mobile Home Lots for Sale 1992 REDMAN 14X76, 3 BR. 2 BATH WITH HEAT PUMP only $5,900 HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 READY TO GO!! 1600 SQ. FT. DOUBLE WIDE SET UP ROCK CREEK! NICE LOT, BRICK SKIRTING, HEAT PUMP. BUY WITH NO MONEY DOWN. PAYMENTS LESS THAN $600 A MONTH. LESS THAN PERFECT CREDIT OK! HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots & Acreage 1.46 Acres in newly established Peaks Community. Private community, Great Views, Lot in prime location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information @ 561-719-6802. For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ 500-Mobile Homes for Sate (336) 667-3220 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, VINYL AND SHINGLE EXTERIOR..STOVE AND REFRIGERA­ TOR.. SET AND DELIVERED... 5 YEAR WARRANTY...$99 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 • 500-Mobile Homes for Sale OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. Call Sandra Today To Credit, No Credit, You 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14x80 Located in Friendship Park Jefferson, NC Take over payments $378 or Buy Call 336-982-7301 Can Be A Home Own­ Run Your Classified Ad er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in in the Jefferson Post! Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 336-846-7164 PIANO SERVICE FRASER FIR 4 -5'200 TREES CALL 984-4043 R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 250-Furniture For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table. Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 140-Help Wanted PAINTER'S WANTED $10 per hour Must have own vehicle Call 384-1265 and ask for Tom Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE •to 260-Garage/Yard Sales txruutMi \ txis*Am NJU S PART-TIMS CLASSCS COL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB RLACIMf NT ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE, VA I-800-334-120.1 LOCATION 608 North Main St. Jefferson NC (Old Hwy 16, on the right going from Jefferson toward Ashe Park) HUGE MULTIPLE FAMILY YARD SALE!! Will be selling Household appliances. Household Furniture, Deck Patio set, new and used clothing, jackets, shoes, holiday decorations, and Misc. items. Our location will be at Vannoy & Sons Construction office and will begin at 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Sat. October 8th. Needed: School Bus Drivers for Ashe County Schools Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 n -J M J[Ikfl U M k [Ik-tl We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man Two Publishing Positions Open Two fulltimc positions are available at McFarland 6c Company, Inc., Publishers, of Jefferson, N.C. 800-745-3950 330-Pets FREE KITTENS 2 Kittens Free to Good Home. 5 1/2 Weeks Old. Call 877-1562., Steven or Sharon, for more information. (1) Book Production Department This job involves book page layout working with computers and requires a sharp mind, good spelling and grammar, attention to detail and the ability to handle complex tasks. Experience with Microsoft Word, Quark and Photoshop are desirable. Testing is required. (2) Business Department TT Beginning wage is $9.64 per hour with routes averaging 4-5 hours per day. Benefits include: • Paid Annual Leave • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Holidays To become a bus driver, you must attend the upcoming Bus Driver Training Class scheduled for October 11'\ I2'h, & I3'h from 8:30am to 3:00pm. The class is offered at Ashe County High School in the vocational lecture area. You MUST be at least 18 years of age, have a good driving record and valid driver's license. For further information contact any school principal or the Ashe County School Board at 246-9103. EOE. This job requires a sharp mind, an aptitude for spelling and gram­ mar, and excellent typing skills. A good education is a must. The appli­ cant should be very comfortable with computers, with several years' computer experience a plus but not a requirement. Good telephone communication skills are needed. McFarland is an internationally renowned reference and scholarly book publisher. Benefits for both full time positions include two weeks' paid vacation (stepped up with longevity), standard holidays, a retire­ ment plan, an insurance package that includes medical and dental as well as short and long term disability along with long term care, mater­ nity/paternity leaves, a subsidized lunch program and other benefits. There is an annual review for raises and bonuses. Both fulltimc jobs: apply by October 7,2005, at the Employment Security Commission only I �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 2005 PAGE 5B Classifieds 530-Lots & Acreage 1195-Legals FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Priced to Sell-Owner Retiring 7 Bay Garage with Large Store Room 5800 sq. ft. Many extras-must see. 8 min. from Boone. Main road $200,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. STORE BUILDING 5400 sq. ft. Good location, 8 min. from Boone. Must sell, priced right. $175,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 1085Construction Amish Custom Made Cabinets Hidden View Cabinets 9680 Hog Back Road, Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627 Fax 336-698-3200, 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Sandra Myers Lee deceased, late of Ashe County,North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1595 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 23rd 1195-Legals day of December, 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 19th day of September, 2005. Sherman M. Lee Administrator for the estate of Sandra Myers Lee NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the estate of Jack D. Gwyn deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 647 Low Gap Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 30th day of December, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make Immediate payment. This the 26th day of September, 2005. Ann G. Estes Amy G. Price Co-Executrix for the estate of Jack G. Gwyn IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 05SP77 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CHARLES W. BLACKBURN AND SARAH J. BLACK­ BURN DATED MAY 24, 2001 AND RE­ CORDED IN BOOK 261 AT PAGE 2129 IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY. NORTH CAROLI NA NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a Court order and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and be­ cause of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulation and CF COUATRY TKCASIKES 1195-Legals agreements therein contained and, pur­ suant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, the under­ signed substitute trust­ ee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00 AM on October 18, 2005 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated there­ on. situated in Ashe County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: 1195-Legals ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep­ resentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encum­ brances. and unpaid taxes and assessments All that certain lot or including but not limited parcel of land situated to any transfer tax as­ in Walnut Hill Town­ sociated with the fore­ ship, Ashe County, closure, for paying, if North Carolina and any. A deposit of five more particularly percent (5%) of the described as follows: amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty BEGINNING on an iron dollars ($750.00), stake on south side of whichever is greater, is branch, the G. B. Wa- required and must be dell, R. A. Pruitt corner, tendered in the form of and running down, in certified funds at the and with the branch to time of the sale. This Wiley Neaves line; sale will be held open thence northwestward­ ten days for upset bids ly with Wiley Neaves as required by law. Fol­ line to the center of lowing the expiration of Healing Springs Road; the statutory upset thence northward in period, all remaining and with Healing amounts are immedi­ Springs old road 353 ately due and owing. feet to a stake; thence eastward 21 feet to a The date of this Notice double birch; thence is September 27, 2005. eastward 150 feet to the R. A. Pruitt's line; then in and with R. A. David W. Neill or Pruitt line to the Elizabeth B. Ells BEGINNING, contain­ Substitute Trustee ing approximately 1/2 8520 Cliff Cameron acre, more or less. Drive, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28269 There is also conveyed (704) 333-8107 that same easement of http://shapiroattorneys. water right as recorded com/nc/ in Deed Book 146, page 1701, Ashe 04-56646 County Register of NOTICE TO Deeds. CREDITORS And Being more com­ monly known as: Having qualified as 463 Shortcut Road, Co-Executors of CRUMPLER, NC the Estate of 28617 Helen Call Sloop, late of Ashe County, The record owner(s) of the property, as reflect­ North Carolina, this is to notify all persons ed on the records of having claims against the Register of Deeds, is/are Charles W. said estate to present Blackburn and Sarah J. them to the under­ signed at 208 Elk Blackburn. Sum­ The property to be mit Dr., Todd, NC offered pursuant to this 28684 on or before the notice of sale is being 16th Day of December, offered for sale, trans­ 2005, or this Notice fer and conveyance will "AS IS, WHERE IS." be pleaded in bar to Neither the Trustee nor their recovery. All per­ the holder of the note sons indebted to the secured by the deed of estate wilt please trust/security agree- 1195-Legals make immediate payment to the undersigned. voting will end on SATURDAY, November 5th, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. This the 26th day of August, 2005 Persons who are not certain of their registra­ tion status or their precinct location should contact the County Board of Elections in Jefferson. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. The phone num­ ber is 336-219-2570. Roderick E. Sloop Roger A. Sloop Co-Executors for the Estate of Helen Call Sloop NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoAdministratrix of the estate of Gerry George Miller deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noti­ fy all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 2494 Rich Hill Rd.. Creston NC 28615 on or before the 23rd day of Decem­ ber. 2005 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 19th day of September. 2005. James Paul Miller Melissa K. Cleary Co-Administratrix for the estate of Gerry George Miller NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Municipal Elections will be held in Ashe County in the towns of Jefferson, Lansing and West Jefferson on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. The polls will be open at 6:30 A.M. and will close at 7:30 P.M. The following offices will be submitted to the voters; Jefferson, 3 Alderman, Lansing, Mayor (2yr unexpired term) & 3 Alderman and West Jefferson. 3 Alderman. Each Alderman position is for a 4 Year Term.The registration books will close on Friday, October 14, 2005. One-Stop ABSENTEE VOTING will begin on THURSDAY, October 20th at the office of the Board of Elections in Jefferson. This ONESTOP ABSENTEE Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elder­ ly and handicapped. In the case of a voter not being able to enter the polling place, they may vote curbside during the hours that the polls are open. * The Ashe County Board of Elections will have scheduled absen­ tee meetings on the fol­ lowing dates: October 14th, 21st, 28th, No­ vember 4th, and 7th. These meetings will be at 5:00 P.M. at the of­ fice in Jefferson and are subject to be canceled if no ballots are to be approved. Dated this the 30th day of September 2005. Ralph G. Bare, Chairman Ashe County Board of Elections NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Leonard Fred Miller, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 3924 Silver Chalice Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 on or before the 9th day of January, 2006, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 4th day of October, 2005. Deborah Miller Cox Administratrix for the Estate of Leonard Fred Miller STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WATAUGA Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Family owned and operated! lltitorir Downtown West JclTeriou, NC • 10 S. JrfTmoii Ave. JHm Thn 10-6'Fn S* IO-7'Sml S REBECCA ANN SAWYER and, WAYNE THOMAS MILES PARSONS. Defendants. TO: WAYNE THOMAS MILES PARSONS, and REBECCA ANN SAWYER Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-enti­ tled action. The nature of relief being sought is custody of the minor child, Vanessa Ruby Sawyer. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 9, 2005, said date being 40 days from the first pub­ lication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so the party seek­ ing service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This, the 30th day of September, 2005. Steven M. Carlson Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 73 Boone, NC 28607 Telephone: (828) 262-1080 Facsimile: (828) 262-5081 Notice of Foreclosure Salt T.S. No. 20040316922426 Loan No. 12079687 NORTH CAROLI NA Ashe County 04-SP-118 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale con­ tained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bobby McNeill and Virgie McNeill, hus­ band and wife to Jeffrey Grant Koenig, Trustee(s), dated March 16, 1999, and recorded March 22, 1999, in Book 238, on Page 1056, Ashe County Public Registry, the undersigned Sub­ stitute Trustee declares as follows: Being Lots Numbers 36 and 37 of the Tom Wal­ lace Farm as shown on a plat thereof made by Edward Osborne, Sur­ veyor, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Ashe Coun­ ty, in Plat Book 1, at Page 80, to which re­ corded plat reference is here by made for a full and accurate descrip­ tion of said lots, and which incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein. EXCEPTED, however. 10 feet off the south side of Lot Number 36, the lots herein having a frontage of 90 feet and depth of 150 feet Brochures • Camera Ready Ads 336.384.4352 Dated: 09-20-05 Peter J. Underhill or Frances S. White or Kirsten K. Gallant, either one of whom To the best of the may act, Substitute knowledge and belief Trustee of the undersigned, the NC Bar No. 6418, current owner(s) of the Peter J. Underhill property is/are Bobby P.O. Box 32452 Charlotte. NC 28232McNeill and Virgie 2452 McNeill. 704.523.5804 or (800) 460-9095 Third party purchasers TAGH732572N must pay the excise PUB; 9-30 , 10-7 w SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Mountain / Seafood & Steakhouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 •sr SATELLITE ASHE COUNTY ROOFINC STATION IS Years Experience JEFFERSON •licensed in \orth Carolina RENT-ALL, INC •Install lulling of all kinds Dance Floors Tents Air Walks Tables Balloons Chairs Flowers Linens Party Favors Stemware Wedding Rentals China and Accessories Silverware Event Planning Available 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 • toef Painting • Insured & ALL Wwt (.uarantml «s° EXCAVATIM JOES HUKOII) Jones Excavamg XV AND COUNTRY SATELLITE SALES it SERVICE TVS A HOME THEATRES disfl Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum­ brances, to pay the re­ maining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and ex­ penses of the Trustee and of the trusts creat­ ed by said Deed of Trust. There are no representations of war­ ranty relating to the title or any physical, envi­ ronmental. health or safety conditions exist­ ing in, on at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assess­ ments, and encum­ brances of record. Said property is commonly known as 144 Wallace Lane, Jef­ ferson, North Carolina 28640. Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 336-262-0445 LlhjOS ' rar RENTALS zenithjfZ-r- 3tc»u„4 TKack Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Semce All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience <"*ai / y , Excellent Work at an Excellent Price Authorized Technicians On Board 30 Plus Years Experience Vllen Miller 982-333.> 336-384-3033 •EST DECK CCWSTRCCTION mm SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STEVE M . 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Following the expira­ tion of the statutory up­ set bid period, all of the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Should the foreclosure action be dismissed or any por­ tion have to be redone for any reason, the bid deposit will be returned to the third party bidder and no other remedies will be assertable. The third party bidder acts upon their own risk if they expend any funds in favor of the fore­ closed property prior to the receipt of a deed from the Substitute Trustee. 14 f/Coerte f/nfirotreme/tf •EMPORIUM* 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson •336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 05 CVD 268 1195-Legals There is a default by the Owner or other per­ sons) owing an obliga­ tion, the performance of which is secured by said Deed of Trust, or by their successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; and the undersigned, on behalf of Peter J. Underhill or Frances S. White or Kirsten K. Gallant, either one of whom may act. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina, and the Owner and Holder of the Note evidencing said indebtedness hav­ ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the under­ signed Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse door or other usual and customary location as designated by the Clerk's Office on Octo­ ber 11, 2005, at 12:30 pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described real property situated in Ashe, County, North Carolina, to wit: far HOME IMPROVEMENT) (W EMPORIUM Its- GRAPHIC 'DESIGN At (tide Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 1195-Legals 1195-Legals HANGING SC FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY S50°° FOR ONLY PER MONTH That's 8-10 ads per month! 13,000 newspapers per week Contact Sandra at OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED KST ' LEGAL ASSISTANCE Need Legal Assistance? Call Sherric R. Hodges. 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Discover A American Express �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST NOTICE OF SALE FRIDAY • OCTOBER 14™ AT 2:00PM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JEFFERSON, NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-SP-74 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY RICHARD BROWN LONDON, and wife KATHERINE S. LONDON, and DARYL RICHARD LONDON ) ) ) ) Petitioners ex parte ) ) NOTICE OF SALE TO: HONORABLE JERRY L. ROTEN, ASHE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County in the above captioned special proceed­ ing, the undersigned Com­ missioner will, on the 14th day of October, 2005, on the Third Floor of the Ashe County Courthouse in Jef­ ferson, North Carolina, at 2:00 p.m. offer for sale to the highest cash bidders, the fol­ lowing described land located 282, Page 720), on the west by Cranberry Creek, on the south by Melvin Bolick (Deed Book 254, Page 2244), and on the east by NCSR # 1603, and being more partic­ ularly described as follows. BEGINNING on an exist­ ing 1 /2" rebar, said rebar having NC Grid Coordinates ofN = 977568.40' andE = 1316192.63'(NAD 83 In Feet); thence with the Pow­ ers line South 86 degrees 45 86.23 feet; South 15 de­ grees 08 minutes 15 sec­ onds East for a distance of 180.33 feet; South 17 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 64.99 feet; thence leaving the creek and with the Bolick line South 89 degrees 24 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 24.99 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 24 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 158.69 feet to an exist­ ing iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 24 minutess24 seconds East for a distance of 29.96 feet to a point in the center of NCSR# 1603; thence with the Property To Be Sold At JUDICIAL SALE in Chestnut Hill Township, Ashe County, North Carolina located on Cranberry Creek Road on the banks of Cran­ berry Creek: LEGAL DESCRIPTION A certain tract of land con­ taining 2.973 acres accord­ ing to a survey by Randy G. Rhodes and Assoc. P.A. PLS # 3094, located in Chestnut Hill Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, bounded by the lands of, formerly minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 195.70 feet to a 1/2" rebar on the east side of Cranberry Creek; thence South 86 degrees 45 minutes 22 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 25.98 feet to a point in the center of Cranberry Creek; Thence up and with the creek South 24 degrees 31 minutes 08 seconds East of, or in possession of the for a distance of 149.33 feet ; South 17 degrees 22 min­ utes 18 seconds East for a distance of 82.05 feet; South following: on the north by Jerry Powers (Deed Book 12 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of center of the road a curve to the left hav­ ing a radius of 992.18 feet and an arc length of 364.13 feet, being subtended by a chord source of title see that certain deed conveyed to Richard London as recorded in deed book 169 at page 1741, that certain deed recorded in deed book 333 at page 1095. Job No 050810. DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY From Jefferson take High­ way 221 North to New River Outfitters / South Fork of the New River. Go .7 mile to Cranberry Creek Road on the right. Turn right on Cran­ berry Creek Road and go .3 miles to the property on the right in the river bottom. From Sparta take Highway 221 South to the Ashe / Al­ leghany line in Scottvillc. Go 1.3 miles to Cranberry Tract 1: .727 acres with 144 foot frontage on Cranberry Creek. Tract 2: .727 acres with 137 foot frontage on Cranberry Creek. Tract 3: .727 acres with 133 foot frontage on Cranberry Creek. Tract 4: .727 acres with 135 foot frontage on Cranberry Creek. The sale will be conducted pursuant to the judicial sales procedures contained in Article 29A, §1339.1 et .scq., of the North Carolina General Statutes. At the time of sale, each high bidder shall be required to make a deposit in the amount of five (5%) of the bid price of North 11 degrees 21 minutes 07 seconds West for a distance of 362.09 feet; North 21 degrees 51 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 62.11 feet; along a curve to the right having a radius of 1116.76 feet and an arc length of 75.95 feet, be­ ing subtended by a chord of North 19 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 75.93 feet; North 17 degrees 58 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 57.13 feet; North 17 degrees 58 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 12.65 feet to a point in the center of the road; thence with the Powers line ; South 86 degrees 45 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 22.28 feet to the BEGINNING. Surveyed in August 2005 using NC Grid north as a bearing Reference. For Creek Road on the left and go .3 miles to the property on the right in the river bottom. Signs are on the property. or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater. This the 14th day of September, 2005. The property will be sold in four (4) .727 acre tracts with new legal de­ scriptions based on a cur­ rent survey. Each tract joins Cranberry Creek Road in the back and fronts on Cranberry Creek. David Jolly, Commissioner P.O. Box 38 1781 Clifton Road Crumpler, NC 28617 336.982.9090 977.2800 cell djolly@skybest.com David Jolly, Attorney Phone: 336.977.2800 • Email: djolIy@skybest.coni �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2005 NOTICE OF SALE FRIDAY • OCTOBER 14™ AT 2:30PM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JEFFERSON, NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE ASHE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 05-SP-79 JOHN MYERS, and wife LINDA MYERS ) And VALLEY OAK COMPANY Petitioners ex parte TO: ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF SALE HONORABLE JERRY L. ROTEN, ASHE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Under and by virtue of ed plat reference is hereby made an Order entered by the Clerk of for specific location and descrip­ Superior Court of Ashe County in tion of said tracts of land. the above captioned special pro­ ceeding, the undersigned Com­ And being a new survey of the missioner will, on the 14th day of land described in and conveyed by October, 2005, on the Third Floor that certain deed from Catherine of the Ashe County Courthouse in M. Eller, Widow, to Vernon Mau­ Jefferson, North Carolina, at 2:30 rice Eller; Clinton Bruce Eller; p.m. offer for sale to the highest Joy Eller Brackens; Mark Wayne cash bidders, the following de­ Eller; and Micah Lynn Eller, dated scribed land located in Jefferson 26 April 1994, and of record in Township, Ashe County, North Book 198, at page 2459-2461, Carolina which lands are more inclusive, Ashe County Registry. particularly described in Deed Tract 2: .2.012 acres overlooking At the time of sale, each high bid­ Naked Creek. From the interoT Highway 221 North der shall be required to make a 16 South in Jefferson, NC ("The Corner"), Go straight on deposit in the amount of live (5%) of the bid price or"S£ven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater. Highway 16 South for 1& 1/2 miles. The entrance to Jefferson This the 14th day of September, Landing is on the left. Turn left 2005. at the Guard House and go past David Jolly, Commissioner the Club House to Vail Drive on P.O. Box 38 the left. Turn left on Vail Drive. 1781 Clifton Road Property is on the left at the top Crumpler, NC 28617 of the hill. 336.982.9090 The sale will be conducted pursuant to the judicial sales 977.2800 cell djolly @ skybest.com procedures contained in Article 29A, §1-339.1 et .seq., of the North Carolina General Statutes. The property will be sold Book 333 at Page 1140 as follows: BEING Tract No. 1, contain­ in two ( 2 ) 2.012 acre tracts with ing 2.012 acres, and Tract No. new legal descriptions based on a 2, containing 2.012 acres, of the current survey. Each tract has a 50 Property to be Conveyed to John foot right-of-way through the main Myers and Valley Oak Company entrance of Jefferson Landing, Property, including easement of becoming a 40 foot right-of-way at right of way, as shown on plat ol the third call in Vail Drive. the same of record in Plat Book 6, Tract 1: .2.012 acres with 186 at page 238, Envelope 238, Ashe foot frontage on and across Naked County Registry, to which record­ Creek. 9 David Jolly, Attorney Phone: 336.977.2800 Email: djolly@skybest.com �FRIDAY, OCTOBER PAGE 8B 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST AMERICA HERE WE COME!! I se the words below to unscramble the following list that tells something about Columbus. Then write them in the puzzle. I he words are: compass, voyage, scurvy, round. Santa Maria, San Salvador, explore, Atlantic Ocean, sail, Indians, Genoa. 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The \o>age was financed In fcrdinand and Isabella by making the city Palos pay back a debt to the crown In prouding two ships, and by getting Italian financial backing for part of the expenses. The crown had to put up very little money 10 from the treasury. C o l u m b u s a n d 9(1 c r e w m e n b o a r d e d t h e t h r e e s h i p s t h a t w e r e t o m a k e t h e f i r s t v o y a g e t o t h e N e w \ \ o r l d . 11 Down 1. rcusyv 3. ntaas raiam t h e A / 7 / 0 . P i n ta , a n d t h e f l a g s h i p . S a n t a M a r i a . O n C h r i s t m a s D a y 1 4 9 2 . t h e S a n t a M a r i a s a n k o f f t h e c o a s t of llispaniola. (olumbus departed for Spain on January 16. 1493 on the Nina, arriving there on March 4. ( olumbus made three additional voyages to the New \ \ orld. I he second voyage set sail in September. 1493, with 17 ships. During his expeditions, he helped to coloni/c llispaniola. and discov ered the South American mainland. He did not. however see mainland North America during any of his voyages. 7. tft. 12. 14. 12 ilntataci enaco psaxmco dsicni 14 13 dniasni He returned to Spain for the last time on November 7.1504. lie died at \ alladolid. Spain on Max 20, J/ 1506 at the age of 55. Columbus' expeditions were unique and important, resulting in the first intertwining of l urope with the 15 Americans, and resulted in the first permanent Furopean colonies in the new world. 16 W ORD SEARC II—Find the words in the word search below. The words are: Christopher, Columbus, Guinea, Iceland, Italy, King Ferdinand, Nina, North America, Pinta, Queen Isabella, Santa Maria, Spain, Voyage Clfltetojpbtf C&kmbia' Mis-i Wfap T© Amsztea Which direction did Columbus sail? 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Main West Jeffersot 336-246-; Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 PAGE 9B COMMUNITY NEWS Harrell rallies Ashe Democrats Speaking to a standing room only crowd at the Coun­ cil on Aging Dinning Room in West Jefferson Saturday evening September 24 .Rep­ resentative Jim Harrell III (Alleghany) struck a theme of regional economic develop­ ment in a well researched speech before an enthusias­ tic gathering of Ashe County Democrats. Harrell addressed Democrats at their annual fall gathering , the Autumn Gala and praised local and Fifth District Democrats for their local organizing efforts. Sounding a positive note on future economic growth of the region, he cited numerous state efforts to recruit jobs and businesses for the northwest region of the state. Harrell pointed out that he supports a minimum wage increase for workers in the state , stating that businesses paying mini­ mum wage actually cost the government money because low salary workers depend upon government programs to provide for their families. He pointed out to the audi­ ence that the State House of Representatives had passed a dollar increase in the mini­ mum wage;however, the State Senate has yet to take action on the bill. He also alluded to the fact that hundreds of jobs had been recruited to the area by incentive programs offered by the state to employers. Harrell, a two term repre­ sentative from Elkin, repre­ sents Alleghany and parts of Surry County in the General Assembly. He and his wife re­ side in High Meadows on the border of Alleghany and Sur­ ry Counties. He is descend­ ed from an old traditional, mountain, political family Photo by Linda Burchette Beta Club members at Ashe County High School are selling Krispy Kreme donuts at $5 for a box of a dozen glazed to raise money for hurricane relief efforts. They want to help roof a house in the Gulf Coast. Order by Oct. 10 and receive Oct. 14. Selling donuts for relief effort Photo courtesy of Melba Jones State Representative Jim Harrell III and his wife, Amanda. ,the Doughtons, who once re­ sided in Laural Springs,and is the son of Jim Harrell Jr., 2004 candidate for congress and Elkin Dentist. Jim Har­ rell Senior,his grandfather, is a well known area dentist and World War II veteran. Jim Harrell III has de­ clared his candidacy for Lt. Governor in the May 2008 Democratic Primary. Pres­ ently, he is about the task of building an organization and raising funds to compete in the race. His announcement received an enthusiastic re­ ception with many saying it's time for a candidate from the Northwest to hold state office. Local resident and West Jef­ ferson Alderman candidate, Jerry Macmillan , introduced the speaker with laudatory remarks. Ashe Democratic Party Chair, Melba Jones, intro­ duced local party officers, Sandra Hamm, Cleta Wilcox, Mary Phillips, Jim Thompson and Lou Zeller. Register of Deeds, Shirley Wallace, and Commissioner Richard Black­ burn was also recognized as were congressional candidate, Roger Kirkman and his wife Connie. David Crawford, Fifth Dis­ trict Chair,and Miranda Burgin, Fifth District officer and Secretary greeted guests and discussed campaign plans for the Fifth District. The Ashe County Demo­ cratic Party meets each 4th Tuesday of the month at Smokey Mountain Barbe­ cue in west Jefferson at 7:00 P.M. Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, Melba Jones in­ vites all interested citizens to participate in these important meetings. Call 336- 846- 9068 for more information. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County High School Beta Club members want to help the survivors of Hurri­ canes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast and are asking the community to assist. Buy some donuts and help the club raise enough money to roof one or more houses. (And enjoy some tasty donuts, too!) Club members are selling boxes of Krispy Kreme do­ nuts at $5 for a dozen glazed. Deadline for ordering is Mon­ day, Oct. 10 with delivery scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14. Check with any Beta Club member or call the school at 246-2400 and ask for Polly Jones or Elaine Cox. Proceeds from the donut sales will go toward purchase of a roof for someone's home in the devastated Gulf Coast communities. The club will work with Habitat for Hu­ manity to accomplish their effort. They have a fundraising goal or $3,000-4,000, and if more money is raised more houses can be roofed. Beta Club members also sent bottled water and $2,500 in food to Louisiana, and col­ lected $1,000 for the Red Cross. They plan to work with Samaritan's Purse to provide cash donations or hygiene items for the hurricane relief efforts. Polly Jones also noted that the club is adopting a Navy ship, the USS Dextrous in the Persian Gulf, and will send Gatorade, cookies and other items to the sailors. Jones' son, Lt. Comm. Ralph Charles Jones Jr., is executive officer on the ship. Clock raffle to benefit Riverview Photo by Linda Burchette Riverview Learning Center is conduct­ ing a raffle to help raise funds for the center. The prize is this 1830s-1850s Ansonia pendulum wood frame clock. Tickets are $5 each with drawing at Thanksgiving. For tickets or informa­ tion, call the center at 385-1338. Classes in computer and other interests are now being offered. Dr. Miller is honored Photo by Linda Burchette Mount Jefferson Family Practice physicians and staff members honored Dr. E.J. Miller on Sunday for 40 years of medical practice. Joining Dr. Miller (center with plaque) for a reception are, from left: Dr. Melinda Wonsick, Dr. Chan Badger, Dr. Vickie Ingledue, Rita Richardson, practice manager; Shannon Shatley, reception; and Sherry McElhaney, medical office assistant. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe Memorial Hospi­ tal board members, medical staff and employees gath­ ered Sunday afternoon at the hospital cafeteria to hon­ or Dr. E.J. Miller for 40 years of medical practice. Dr. Miller was surprised with a reception complete with refreshments, speeches and a plaque from his staff. "It was a total surprise and shock, and I really ap­ preciate it," said Dr. Miller. "It's been a good 40 years in many, many ways. I love this community and try to per­ petuate that. A lot of good people have come through over the years. I'm here to help the community and our patients in what I consider to be the best place I can be." The reception was orga­ nized by the staff of Mount Jefferson Family Medicine, named when Dr. Miller in­ cluded former patient and fellow physician Dr. Vickie Ingledue in his practice in 1999. Dr. Miller had a solo practice until Dr. Ingledue joined him, and now the practice also includes Dr. Chan Badger and Dr. Melinda Wonsick. The practice was named for the spectacu­ lar mountain seen directly across from Ashe Memorial Hospital campus. Dr. Ingledue spoke about Dr. Miller noting his his­ tory and accomplishments. After a two-year volunteer tour of duty in the Air Force, Dr. Miller returned to Ashe County in 1965 and opened his medical practice. He moved with the hospital to its current location in 1971. Dr. Ingledue said that Dr. Miller was her family physi­ cian when she was a child, and her first impressions of medical care came from visit­ ing his office. Probably more than anyone, said Dr. Ingle­ due, Dr. Miller has shaped her ideals for medicine. "To Dr. Miller, being a physician is not just a job; it's his life," she said. Dr. Miller received his undergraduate and medical education from UNC Cha­ pel Hill. He did a rotating internship and an internal medicine residency at Mid State Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Miller said one of his proudest accomplishments was forming Mount Jeffer­ son Family Medicine and collecting his fellow physi­ cians and medical office staff into a team. Mount Jefferson now provides full spectrum primary care for the entire family including obstet­ rics and pediatrics with Dr. Miller continuing to work two full days in the office. He also works numerous hours in the Emergency De­ partment and is the Medical Director at Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center (formerly Ashe Living Cen­ ter). • Buy a "Get On Board" Card for only $50 Enjoy great discounts till from 127 participating merchants • Shop from Oct. 15 - Nov. 15 • Receive a small collector print by Stephen Shoemaker Support your local hospital, Ashe Memorial DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO SALE ITEMS. SEE OTHER EXCLUSIONS IN BOOKLET Yes, I would like to purchase "Get on Board" Cards. Consigned Home Furnishings 4th Annual Name J? FALL ANNIVERSARY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7™ • SATURDAY, OCOTBER 8"' SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9™ 11:00AM - 5:00PM / /j e / 1t n# I Thank you for your support! | | Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation . 3451 US HWY 321 SOUTH • BETWEEN BOONE AND TWEETSIE RAILROAD jjgj 828-264-2323 ^ I 200 Hospital Avenue • Jefferson, NC 28640 L 336-846-0712 , �PAGE 10B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST REAL ESTATE Discount SEASONS VACATION ENTALS 6C SALES 4 R NEWLY LISTED... 4BR/3BA home in excellent condition on over 1 acre w/ views and private back yard. Over 2000 SF, living w/gas logs, den w I cath. ceil­ ing. Can easily be divided for "Motherin-law apartment". $149,900. Main Street | •Toile Curtains •Pillows 9375 NC VIEWS with Hwy this Fully Furnished 3BR/2BA home including hottub. Central Heat & Air. Excellent condition. 1-866-207-4837 In the lovely community of Twin Bridges in Locall 336-246-2700 Fleetwood with river access in walking distance. E IIL T/ic 1761 Great vacation rental history. Call Sherrie at : 336-24B-27Ul 336-977-2597 for a preview! $189,000. Reserve one of our Great Escapes at 1v1vw.4Seasot1sVacations .com 194 N., ABSOLUTE AM -7:30 PM "Put Your Trust In Number One Heritage Realty Ashe, Inc. d/b/a yy nturfc. 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 G? Business 336-246-2664 I»KOI>I:KTY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2005 NC 336-384-3945 •MltSOVtl. REAL ESTATE Lansing, OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 Fax Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI • Bedspreads •Comforters • Hand Made Quilts & Shams 10 match Toll Free! 4 TEA/ON/ •Towels • Bedding • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions L0NGRANGE& RIVKR VACATION RENTAL/ REAL E/TATE /ALE/ •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Jabot Sets Buyer Agency Vacation Rental Management s INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED Heal Estate for Your World m • IO:OOAM and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity 286 Grand view Drive, Sparta, NC Mt. Jefferson Mortgage ' Directions: From Sparta. NC - take Hwy 21 South .5 miles to Grandview Drive, turn right and go .2 miles to sale on the right J bedrooms. I bath, kitchen/dining combo, large 300 sqfl back deck, attached 16x24 garage, covered 126 Roby Foe Road 6x20 front porch and a full basement.Furnace with Monitor healer for supplemental heat and replacement windows. 2 outbuildings -one is a workshop with electricity. PERSONAL PROPERTY (336) 982-6020 TABLE AND CHAOS HUTCH PUNCH BOWL SET POTS AND PANS ELECTRIC SKILLET 3 BAR STOOLS 2 MICROWAVE OVENS FRY DADDY COOKER COFFEE POT TOASTER BAKERS RACK CANNING JARS ASSORTED LAWN ORNAMENTS STEREO LUGGAGE JEWELRY BOX COSTUME JEWELRY • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can he reduced significantly or you may be ahle to afford a larger home? • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. • There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. • 100% of the appraised value of a home can he borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. » This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. • Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. Terms: Real Estate - 10% deposit sale day, balance within 30 days. TKRMS AND CONDI noNs WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE DAY OF THE SALE. guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. Announcements made on sale day take precedence over any written material. Kjzrftuiy, HERITAGE Toll Free 1-800-865-4221 REALTY 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Each office is Independently owned and operated J150161. CONTEMPORARY HOME IN HIGHLAND HILLS - Spacious 4BR/2.5bath home. Master suite offers private bath with whirlpool, numerous closets & private balcony. Spacious living room offers fireplace and 2 patio doors to enjoy views from large sun deck. Full basement and attached garage. MUST SEE!! $192,500. J150163. HOUSE IN DANIEI.'S DAUGHTER - Completely remodeled 3BR/3BA home on 2.33 private acres. New cabinets & appliances, carpet, bath­ room fixtures. 2 fp. partially finished bsmt. Extra large cvd porch. Close lo New River, only minutes from town. $229,000 J150197. DOUBLEWIDE ON FREEDOM TRAIL - This 3BR/2BA doublewide would be perfect lor a week­ end gel-away. Home features new vinyl, laminated wood flooring, new water heater. The exterior and interior has just been painted. Covered porch to enjoy long range views. Home is located close to town. $73,900. Sale conducted by: Boyer Realty & Auction 1204 US Hwy 21 S. • Sparta, NC 336-372-8888 Col. James R. Boyer, NCAL#1792 Linda and Morman Hughes 21 J150362. JEFFERSON- In town con­ venience. This beautiful 3BR/2.5BA home rests on a high knoll w/gorgeous mtn & vaUey views. Features newly remodeled kitchen & upgraded applianc­ es. 3 fps. formal living & dining. 3 car storage, rec. room in bsmt w/fp & wet bar. patio & great yard for kids. MUST SEE! $225,000 SALE CONDUCTED FOR: THE ELLA MAE STURGILL ESTATE If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. * Realty Ashe, Inc. DLB/a 2 WEED EATERS FERTILIZE SPREADER WHEEL BARROW ELGIN 7.5HP MOTOR BLANKETS & LINENS CURTAINS SEWING MACHINE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TREAD MILL PORTABLE DISHWASHER AND MORE!!! Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government Harttag LAWN/PORCH FURNITURE SELF PROPELLED LAWNBOY W/2 CYCLE MOWER LOWES GEAR DRIVE SELF PROPELLED 22" MOWER GAS CANS BATTERY CHARGER EXTENSION LADDER VCR SATELLTTE SYSTEM ASSORTED PICTURES LAMPS ROCKER W/OTTOMAN WHAT NOTS! TELEPHONES VERSAILLES TABLE CLOCK 331/3 RECORDS ANTIQUE PHILCO RADIO PIANO STOOL OIL LAMP CB RADIO SYSTEM WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER PUZZLES ELECTRIC HEATER VACUUM CLEANER Home: 336-384-4651 • Office: 336-246-2664 Linda's Email:lhughes@skybest.com Norman's Email: nhughes@skybest.com / W I L L iMve Tltee ( ) L O R D . M y Strength. P s a l m s IS: I I I ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ON F~ | FRIDAYS! p jtlff 2 Columns x 3 Inches ONLY *20.69' Call or come by and see S a n d ra about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 Minimum One Month Commitment for real estate or related businesses on Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run J150228. STURGILLS COMMUNITY - Room to Roam! This 4BR/1.5BA brick home with bapciucnt is affordable and allows room to grow. Home & large barn situated on spacious 3.0 acre tract. $129,900. Land Listings: J150188. HOME ON SHORT STREET - In town convenience and one level living. This well home is wilhtn walking distance of all amenities. Home features 3BR/TBA. walk in closet, oak cabinetry, all appliances. 1 car stor­ age. and 2 storage sheds. A MUST SEE! $118.0(81. kept J131927. PRIVATE & SWEET - Will be your thoughts when previewing this love­ ly 4.66 acre tract. (Tract 4) Drive in place thru White Pines and cleared area for home site. Simply irresistible! Purchase w/tract 6 for views and water. $49,769. J132034. LOT #14 LAUREL HAVEN - Beautiful wooded. 1.601 acre lot. close to Blue Ridge Parkway. Underground utilities, great building site. $39,9(8). THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21 hcritagerealty.com she Hiah Country /Realty wiArw.asto&coLirttyr&atesta tG.com - JUST OUT OF TOWNBeautiful 3BR/2BA home with great long-range views! Rock FP, large open living/dining room, wide plank flooring, tongue & groove ceilings, paved access 07 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC • (Downtown West Jefferson) j MLS w w w .AsheCountvRealFstatexom 336-246-6348 / 800-729-0735 & entire lower level is complete for extra rental unit or separate "mother-IN-law" living space with open room, FP and storage. Situated on 1.9+/- acres. VERY MOTIVATED SELLER!! $225,000 TO VIEW THIS GREAT PROPERTY, GIVE LLNDA OR NORMAN A CALL! MOUNTAIN HOME IN WOODED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8,2005 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 31.52 ACRES IN VA WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS! Perfect for horses, this 31.52 acre tract has fenced pasture, hayficlds. small mountain stream, bam. road frontage and beautiful build­ ing sites with long range mountain and meadow views. $315,250 C222 BUILT JUST FOR YOU ! This afford­ able 2BR/2BA cottage near the New River is currently under construction and is located on a beautiful wooded lot with end of the road privacy. Priced to sell at $188,900. H158 OPEN HOUSE - BIG TREE BRAND NEW MOUNTAIN CHALET WITH UP TO 9 ACRES WITH VIEWS! 3BR/3BA Mountain chalet with wood floors, fireplace, vaulted ceiling, full finished basement, covered deck and long-range layered views. Home & 2 acres $339,000 OR with 9 acres for $395,000 A118 NEARING COMPLETION IN VILLAGE ON THE NEW! This European style 3BR/2BA home with stone fireplace, wood floors, full walkout bsmt. covered deck & garage is located on 1.22 acres in Village on the New with views. $291,900 RI31 HOME ON THE NORTH FORK OF THE NEW RIVER! Beautiful low main­ tenance 3BR/3BA home with fireplace, covered porch. & full basement with drivein garage located on 2+ acres on the North Fork of the New River. $279,900 TI22 ACREAGE & LOTS AVAILABLE IN BIG TREE! Incredible 360 degree views, magnificent rock outcroppings and elevations of over 4200' with convenient location to Boone and the JefTersons. Call AHCR for more information. ADORABLE ALMOST NEW MOUNTAIN CABIN! Enjoy main level living in this 2BR/2BA Mountain cabin with wood floors, fireplace, vaulted ceiling, covered porch, deck, basement with garage and expansion possibilities and nicely land­ COUNTRY FARMHOUSE ON 3+ ACRES! Beautiful 2 story farmhouse with 4BR/2BA. wood floors. 5 fpls, sun porch, covered front & side porch, an addi­ tional 2-story 2-BR/2-BA guest cottage. 2-story pump house & garden center. 2-car garage & workshop all situated on 3.24 peaceful acres with garden spot & trout stream. $498,900 A119 SETTING WITH VIEWS! 3BR/2.5BA log sided home with wood, ceramic tile & carpet floors, vaulted ceiling, full bsmt with game room, bedroom, half bath, storage space & garage, covered upper & lower decks to enjoy long-range views. $225,000 1)119 Follow signs from Hwy 221 & 194 to Baldwin Road, to Bald Mountain Road, to Black Bear Inn Road, to Big Tree Road she High Country Realty www.ashecountyrealestate.com CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OAA RR^N r%ryrt c / nni n /t n nn /t o scaped yard in a great location with year round access. $194,700 G124 C A L L U S F O R O U R LOTS/LAND LISTIMOCI �PAGE 11B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 mntry latai L 592 South Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-7455 Toll Free -1-800-789-1312 FAX 336-246-4532 MLS Jnited. / hf JEFFERSON POST i tr 4* ••M'te. i'Mi'v." I i BEAUTIFUL HOME with over 2 acres in excellent neighborhood. Enjoy the mountain views from the wraparound covered porch and rear deck. Hardwood floors, fireplace, finished bonus room over garage, oak cabi- 'GOLF COURSE VIEW! Exceptional CLOSE TO TOWN! 3BR/2BA 3BR/2BA home overlooking the fairway, remodeled ranch with new cabinetry, appliances, windows. Hardwood floors, pond & pasture. Large wrap deck to enjoy covered porch, deck, wood-burning mountain views. 2 fireplaces, full basement fireplace. Convenient location. $152,000 with 2 car garage. Fenced. Add'l acreage I may be purchased. $325,000 #131060* #150072* 4BR/3BA LOG CABIN with long range views of the mountains over Jefferson I Landing Golf Club from the large I wraparound covered porch. Great room I with vaulted ceilings, gas FP. 1.7 acres. $349,000 #131941* UPDATED 2BR/1BA COTTAGE with- |COMMON ACCESS TO THE NEW j in walking distance to the arts district j RIVER! Beautiful 6BR/3.5BA log cabin on 1.7+ acres with long range j in downtown West Jefferson. Updated ! bath and kitchen, new flooring, all new views. Lots of covered porch and deck. Stone FP. finished basement with rec. j appliances. Ready to move into. Only 3 room. $475,(HH) #131842* $87,000 #150313 * A DREAM COME TRUE! The look and feel of an old farmhouse, but with the reliability of new construction and low maintenance. Situated on almost 5 acres in a rural setting with beautiful year-round views, this 5BR/2.5BA farmhouse has 2 fireplaces and a full walkout basement. $465,000 #150045* •ft hf i 2BR/2BA COUNTRY HOME only A mile from the New River. Front and back porches to enjoy the views. Wood fireplace, landscaped lot. Only $52,000 #150079* IN-TOWN LIVING! 3BR/2BA brick ranch with a huge rear deck to enjoy your privacy. Central A/C, fireplace, full walkout basement, appliances included. $149,900 #150155* j I ' tTJ A GLORIOUS CONTEMPORARY MOUNTAIN HOME with magnificent views of the peak. 4BR/3BA and 2 half baths. Open floor plan maximizes the view. 2 master suites, wood & ceramic floors throughout. Numerous extras. $550,000 #131817* 3BR/2BA BRICK RANCHER in ! peaceful valley setting with great views. 1 Minutes from downtown Jefferson. Easy year-round access. $139,0(H) #150380* NEAR THE BLUE RIDGE PKWY. and the South Fork of the New River. Exceptional views from the sunroom of : this 3BR/2.5BA home with new roof, 'siding & floor coverings. FP. skylight, i basement garage. $179,500 #132285* ; ENJOY RIVER VIEWS from the deck 3BR BRICK RANCH in a private of this 2BR mountain getaway. Most setting with great views. Partially furnishings and storage building are wooded yard with small stream, included. Quiet setting and close to town I j Refrigerator and electric range included. ! Outbuilding. A great buy at $99,900 ! on .75 acre lot. $34,900 #131633* #132420* > 7. •w mm 3BR/2BA SPACIOUS "STONEBRIDGE" CABIN in natural setting. Den, loft, garden room,stone FP, full basement with 2 car garage. Many upgrades. Creek on property. Reduced to $358,000 #131822* mm. CUSTOM BUILT CONTEMPORARY HOME in Fleetwood Falls with views jf Grandfather Mt. 3BR/2.5BA, FP, wraparound deck, lots of glass to enjoy views. Located on 2 large landscaped lots. $339,000 #117896* 3BR/1.5BA HOME conveniently I located in a wooded setting between the Ueffersons and Boone. Sit on the front ; porch and listen to the creek. Features full finished walkout basement, fire­ place. $285,000 #132093* IEXCELLENT 3BR/2BA HOME in 'one of the best neighborhoods in Ashe ! County. Hardwood floors and custom built-ins, appliances stay. 2 car garage. I Pastoral views. Additional land is avail­ able. $259,900 #132219* 3BR/1.5BA HOME with nice pastoral views. User friendly floor plan, appliI ances included, 1 car attached garage I and carport. Beautiful storage shed. Reduced to $110,000 #131693* : |WALK TO MOUNTAIN AIRE GOLF j COURSE! 3BR/2BA ranch in a great neighborhood with excellent long range views. Approximately 150 Christmas j trees included. $219,900 #131809* tmm l l l l [ T l M ' V I M I |,|* ,S| v,„. ji FAMILY RETREAT! 4BR/3BA home just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy in a park-like setting on over 3 acres. Huge kitchen & dining area, bunk house for guests. Stream, large workshop. Reduced to $279,000 #131032* NEAT REMODELED 2BR/1BA [GETAWAY one-half mile from the New River. Fish in Peak Creek across the road. Hunt Club and Gamelands within 5 miles. Only $42,000 #150020* I UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! •SOME OF THE MOST [Over 18,000 sq. feet of prime commercial ; REASONABLY PRICED LOTS property. Easy access, commercial kitchen, located near Mountain Aire Golf lots of storage, 30+ rooms, basement. May Course. Long range views, some lots are j wooded, sizes vary. $26,(HH) to $35,000 ! be subdivided and/or leased. $350,000 i #131001-2/10-13* #130168* BBBBBI — '•7 T i n I —L 11.2+ ACRES with great views in Green Meadows subdivision. Lays well, small • branch. Great location just off Railroad ! Grade Rd. with common river access. | $34,900 #150111* GREAT 3BR/1BA VACATION COTTAGE on almost 7 acres and within minutes of the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Enjoy views of the Peak and Peach Bottom Mts. Appliances and most furnishings are included. $127,500 #132023 WHITE FAWN FARM just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy. with over 51 acres of breathtaking views. Located at 3,500 ft. elevation, this two-story colonial home features 8 rooms, brick wall fireplace, oak beamed ceiling, master BR with fire­ place and Jacuzzi in master bath, large kitchen with oak cabinets, black granite countertops, Spanish tile floor, many extras. Perfect for horses, vineyard or private getaway. $650,000 #150073* r"--' K ill 1 ACRE heavily wooded lot with small stream. Easy year-round access and practically level. Close to shopping and restaurants. $50,000 #132133* I LEVEL BUILDING LOT within a quiet neighborhood just past Jefferson |Landing Golf Course. Views of Mt. Jefferson. $41,000 #131455* RE1DA BARKER PHIL LEWIS GOODHART MICK PHILLIPS IOM RICHARDSON JACK RIELLY !5 ACRES with terrific long range views I near the Blue Ridge Pkwy. This lot is located in a great neighborhood with ! parcels no smaller than 5 acres each. $58,000 #150078* CALL 246-7455 FOR A COMPLETE LISTINC; 'WE OFFER BUYER REPRESENTATION" ; RANCES |ONE OF A KIND TRACT with open timber and gently sloping terrain. 15+ private acres, but only 5 minutes from town. Restricted. $217,950 #132211* OF LAND & HOME OFFERINGS. GLENN TAYLOR SHERMAN LEE MEGHAN MINTON CALL TOU-Frcc -1-800-789-1312 No recent survey: exact acrruer unknown. 1 3 Vi ACRES just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Part wooded, part clear. A small stream runs across the bottom with an excellent pond site. Enjoy end of road privacy. $39,900 #150108* CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: oodRealtv.co �PAGE 12B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 JEFFERSON POST BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH * T a a a S e e &z*tcer t t w l x a t rfcvaxeue** "PinA T t u A <tW Je t ^ l e l TOt c l b ae 1*4* a*fctUJ ee r t c l b ae tAe j y «4 ivn . ee r t e ii y ^.ibben TOceA PxGcicuiuxtiaK mt e p ru ii * t iA p e t nte e TOie rn e c 4** l e i p ra c <*4 r g l r m m i y ne A m et n e e ua a MMMMJ a d p p t ** n a e t . 2005 By Ashe County Board of Commissioners c n o U U e e P H f .national „ brecBlcanaerawareriess month 7 y b d r c e d p di cy t y e h at p a ­ K e y e p n * e tv l e e d e lh r c tc * .. 7 t A r * * * bl t 4*1 m f e h at . 7 i e .. * * * p a * i*y y e d e lh v l e m b d * * t m l " a d 7 at n t it* au y ey 4 e pe , n te d e n e * 7 y i n r m* e ed . H ne i d m y i e me i pa nn ud * n l n i y ad m i t i i y n nnann TO^lE'RSrfS, breast cancer is the most commonly h at p a tc * 7 r m m e lh r ci e . e e ­ ber am y t t n t m b d ' s i iu l m na, l a* e e e y e y* prt a. e t l diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of e ei n l e d p y i a n c * ii * 7 y ae ul m te a. n A *c l e e *te . r t 4 ly exc e t * 1 t a 7 h v b e cp 1 h t a e e n fv * a d 7 lv a ie , n ie n a p e i tv t 4 . p r cai e * e cancer deaths among women in the United States; 7O^lE70Sa4S, approximately, 6,330 North Carolina 7 c rn t n * 4*r t e e m m n*r y ln mt er 0 i y uc A* e e t u yi y ih women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and t e e e r i i y b e * ex c r i a c n e . A * u vvn ea t e vc l a c r approximately 1,210 North Carolina women will die 7 h v 4*UtA i l 4 . .e a ae n * e. l d y 7 c li ae t e e i e4 A vn utv t A xt ai y from the disease in 2005; TO^E^E^S, every woman is at risk for breast cancer even if she has no family history of the dis­ 4 iA 7 * 4 t t e r aiy <%4 *t . 4 *m A e lt m S i i, tAe E * n e *4 my y prt *ec ease, but women over the age of 50 are at a greater risk for being diagnosed with breast cancer; e m (*4** i n r c ne . 7 ecu* u ne e tr t e y t *4 t v . p a e Aarh u h* ee e c. TO&S1RE/4S, a mammogram is the single most effective method of detecting breast changes long before physical symptoms that may be cancer can be seen or felt; m n . m ee e * a d pe t . e y Aln* . n l ny TO^ElOEdlS, October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; 7 a m d en t b le e i tAe a i y e ei v n ye t r f e . 7 a 4 r * i y r ae ed m * * An al t a Aa* A l m i l n l A t ed e n e d TOWEIOSrtS. the pink ribbon is the internationally recognized symbol of breast cancer aware­ ness; a e / n , u ii y m * l c iA y . 4 d ntn y e4 vt 4 iA e iA e p eai n a d c iA at . vt x e t te n vt 7OTVSlOSrfS, community organizations, churches, synagogues and other places of worship, and t e j y a/ l4 . 7 e e c m al A e i * vxe e l work sites can play a special role in educating their members or employees about breast cancer; TtOTO TTtSTOSVOlOS 70S, 4 a. *r TO* tn i y t r e tm * 4** he i e t e e e e e l * t t e e d* A* vmn e t e A* i - The Commissioners of Ashe County, do hereby recognize October 2005 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and proclaim October 2 to 8, 2005, as Pink ea*e* a d 4 r t er 4 mle a d n e A i a ii e n ji n e re d . Ribbon Week in Ashe County to wear pink ribbons in recognition of breast cancer and in honor of women who are now courageously fighting the battle with breast cancer. We further encourage women to consult with their health care providers about regular screening and to promote early detection of breast cancer by having regular clinical breast examinations, getting regular mammo­ grams, and practicing monthly breast self-examination. * A e y l4 e e t me a e 7 r u A i e v n* r t yn t * n e tAe y e t r ^Re­ ri y e e* r ae Photo by Linda Burchette Ann Cope, left, and Polly Osowitt perform the bell ceremony Monday at the Ashe County Board of Commissioners meeting in honor of Pink Ribbon Week and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. aiy.T e b le e i t e A alt .. O ei v n A el i y at n r* t a A l m u i d A t ep a An . a d me a44*am t e s i iu l n A prt a c ne * t i y . / * me lv e t r 4 An * 4 ie Breast cancer facts What is cancer? There are many different kinds of cancer. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and divide without control or order. Cells normally divide in an orderly way to produce more cells only when they are needed to keep the body healthy. If cells divide when new cells are not needed, they form too much tissue. The ex­ tra tissue can be called a tu­ mor. Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are not cancer. They do not spread to other parts of the body and are not a threat to life. Malignant tumorB are cancer. These cancer cells divide out of control and may invade mearby tissues and organs. When cancer cells spread to other parts of the body this is called metasta­ sis. How common is breast cancer? One in seven American women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2005, an estimated 211,240 new cases will be diagnosed, and 40,410 deaths from breast cancer will occur nationwide. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths for all North Carolina women. In 2005, the American Cancer Society estimates 6,330 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among North Carolina women and 1,210 women will die of breast can­ cer. Breast cancer is the lead­ ing cause of cancer deaths for North Carolina minority women. Breast cancer risk in­ creases with age. The chance of getting breast cancer goes up as a woman gets older. A woman over age 60 is at a greater risk. All women are at a risk for breast cancer. More than 82% of breast cancers are di­ agnosed in women who have no family history of the dis­ ease; to date, only 5 to 10% of breast cancers can be attrib­ uted to a cancer gene. What are the warning signs of breast cancer? Breast cancer may cause one or more of the following changes in your breasts. • A bloody discharge from the nipple or one that occurs without any pressure applied to the nipple. • A pulled-in (retracted) nipple in a breast that was normal before. • A change in skin color (like redness) or texture. • A single, distinct lump that feels different from the tissue around it. Lumps may be hard or soft. • An indentation in one part of the breast (skin dim­ pling). If you notice any change in the size or shape of either breast, or if you have any nip­ ple or skin changes, see your doctor right away. It is okay if... • Both breasts are not the same size. • Your nipples point in dif­ ferent directions. • You have flat or inverted nipples. • Your areola (brown area) is smaller, larger, darker or lighter than other women. These differences are prob­ ably okay if they have always been that way. Early Detection is Your Best Protection! When breast cancer is detected early and treated promptly, your chances of a complete recovery are greatly increased. For early stage breast cancer, there are more treatment options when de­ tected early. Mammograms (an x-ray picture of the breast) are the single most effective method to detect breast changes that may be cancer, long before they can be seen or felt. Wom­ en should get a mammogram every one to two years after age 40 and every year after age 50. Good breast health includes clinical breast exams done by your doctor or nurse, mammograms, and monthly breast self-exam. Talk to your health care provider about early detec­ tion screenings for breast cancer and make early detec­ tion a habit for life! The Ashe County Health Department and Healthy Carolinians are sponsoring a county-wide Pink Ribbon campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer. During Pink Ribbon Week (October 2nd through October 8th) places of worship, work places, community groups, and other organizations will be passing out pink ribbons. Pink Rib- 4e rm t i A* pa e *4 e n ce * lc e *iu ~ t i . me r ai e t a me a e e* e ls A t r Ouy i v l e a l . O r b d t l n un r be u ey ex i* * n e t e * * m y c p xe e a x eine t m e ay p i , b t n t i y e px r an u eAn cn tuA* S * ae t e ra a e c 4 * * c, A e l S ii * e x bi y ; **e prt 4 u en . 4 en a* me e c y i e t i t uA 4*ar e e ny A* r t , ml n t n e r l u . TOt a e il e e y x ue * r 4 e t be v l e a l b c u e me re e un r be e a * a e ee n ly i vn i l r t r al n i cbe Photo Courtesy of Women in Touch Alfred Glover of Ashe County Motors recently presented a check to Ann Cope and Mickie Jones for the Women In Touch Foundation endowment. This endowment assists women dealing with breast cancer. Ford company assists breast cancer fight Financial aid is available from the Women in Touch Foundation in Ashe County for tests and treatment of breast cancer. These funds may be used for (but not lim­ ited to) mammograms, ultra­ sound, clinical exam, biopsy, transportation, prosthesis, wigs, bras, etc. Women in Touch is an or­ ganization of Ashe County women who work to encour­ age early detection and treat­ ment of cancer by promot­ ing mammograms and other tests, as well as assist women afflicted with cancer. This endowment was formed nine years ago with the help of Ashe County Mo­ tors in West Jefferson and Ford Credit in Charlotte who have continued in the support of the Women in Touch Foun­ dation through yearly contri­ butions. These funds are available to Ashe County women in a confidential manner. Anyone who would like to ask for this assistance should contact Nancy Kautz by calling 8460781. Kautz will complete a form for this assistance and she is the only person who knows the name of the recipi­ ent. bon Sunday will be October 9th. If your church or orga­ nization would like to partici­ pate in the Pink Ribbon Cam­ j' t Male Australian SlIEI'IlERl) 1 year old! ' " Y|B|)Q •. _... 1; "Tinker Bell' Female Lab Mix paign, please contact Andrea Caudill, RN at Ashe County Health Department at 2469449. k Multin Female Lab Mix / Minature Doberman Pincher m Fema e Redbone Retnver 7 years old r s\ X v wLy American Water Spaniel I year old a J: - Fiest Mix Puppies 1 month old •jmpv 767 Fred Pugli Road • Crumpler, NC 9X2-4060 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_1007 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., October 7, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 24 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-10-07 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/454bb2729ad25a36c82b69a793b62aa1.pdf 62502ad00560f489b0c202e939d6a5e2 PDF Text Text • Huskies crush Vikings at home Tuesday page 6 October 11, 2005 • Silver Bulldogs top Blue 500 Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjeffersonpost.com page 6 • Youth Football League in action SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 PA9E County getting tougher on property taxes by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County is getting more aggressive in property tax collection. With adoption of a resolution last week to participate in the state's gov­ ernment debt setoff program, delinquent taxpayers may lose their state income tax refund. The board of commission­ ers on Oct. 3 adopted the resolution allowing Tax Ad­ ministrator Keith Little to hold hearings and conduct necessary proceedings re­ garding county participation in the debt setoff program. This program, through NC General Statutes Chapter 105A, authorizes the Depart­ ment of Revenue to cooperate in identifying debtors who owe money to qualifying lo­ cal agencies and who are due refunds from the Department of Revenue, and the setting off of certain debts against tax refunds. Last relief truck rolls for the project. Anyone wish­ ing to help with this project Loading of the last truck can contact Pastor Jim Rash to go out of Ashe County with at 877-1760 or send a cash supplies for the Gulf Coast is donation to Laurel Knob Bap­ expected on Tuesday morn­ tist Church, P.O. Box 1703, ing. This truck is headed to Jefferson, NC 28640 marked Lake Charles, LA. The disas­ "Mississippi House Fund." ter relief site at the former Items that can be donated Centura Bank in West Jef­ for the last truck include: ferson will be open through canned foods, rice (5 lb. bags), Tuesday morning for dona­ Ensure, diabetic foods (canned tions. The site will be closed fruit in water), hygiene prod­ after the last truck leaves. ucts, deodorant, toothpaste Those who still wish to and toothbrushes, baby prod­ make donations of cash for ucts, diapers, formula (dry or supplies can send checks to canned), baby wipes, pacifiers, the Ashe Baptist Association feminine products, new un­ marked "Hurricane Relief." derwear for men, women and Building crews have been go­ children, bras, socks, paper ing from local churches to the plates, bowls and cups, soup Gulf Coast including teams spoons (plastic or new large from Friendship Baptist, Bald metal wfth tags attached), Mountain Baptist and Phoe­ plastic storage containers nix Baptist. Also, members that fit under bed, 6-volt bat­ of the Baptist Men's group is teries, healthy snacks and sending teams to help Gulf cleaning supplies. Cash donations help pur­ Coast residents clean up and chase items and fill up the rebuild. Laurel Knob Baptist truck. Make checks out to Church is working on a fund­ Ashe Baptist Association for raiser to purchase a modular gas or multi-purpose (to buy home for a Mississippi family items), and bring cash dona­ that has lost their home.They tions to the Centura Bank hope to raise at least $64,000 site. For more information, to purchase the home, prepare call the Ashe County Disaster the site and set it up. So far, Relief Team at 877-1377 or $21,000 has been designated Diane Dixon at 982-3685. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The resolution also noted that the NC Association of County Commissioners and the NC League of Municipali­ ties have jointly established a clearinghouse to submit debts on behalf of Ashe County. Little said the debt setoff program allows for seizure of state tax refunds to pay prop­ erty and other tax debts, per­ haps even child support pay­ ments, but he is concentrating simply on county property tax collection. Towns could also participate, he said. Names of delinquent tax­ payers owing at least $50 for 60 days or more can be sub­ mitted to the clearinghouse agency, matched to a state database for those expecting a state income tax refund, and that refund will be set aside for county collection. The clearinghouse agency is the NC Capital Manage­ ment Trust. If a debt is col­ lected through this process See Taxes, page 5 Counseling offered on housing problems Hundreds of thousands of families will have a greater opportunity to find housing or keep the homes they have because of nearly $42 million in housing counseling grants announced recently by Hous­ ing and tTrban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson. These grants will assist families in becoming firsttime homeowners or remain homeowners after their pur­ chase. Renters and homeless individuals and families will also benefit from the coun­ seling offered by the grants. Grants were awarded to 18 national and regional orga­ nizations and approximately 362 state and local housing counseling agencies. Northwestern Regional Housing Authority in Boone, which operates Oak Grove Village and The Oaks housing developments in Jefferson, is the recipient of $25,708 in homeownership vouchers. For more information, contact Northwestern Regional Hous­ ing Authority in Boone at (828) 264-6683 or in Jefferson at 246-8877. More than $1.2 million has been awarded to North Carolina agencies. "These organizations will provide counseling services that will help meet the Pres­ ident's goal of increasing mi­ nority homeownership by 5.5 million families by the end of the decade," said Jackson. "Under the Bush Administra­ tion, more families are receiv­ ing counseling services than ever before and more families are purchasing and keeping their homes. This program also helps educate and protect them from predatory lend­ ers." National and regional agencies distribute much of the HUD funding to commu­ nity-based grassroots orga­ nizations that provide advice and guidance to low- and mod­ erate-income families seek­ ing to improve their housing conditions. In addition, these larger organizations help improve the quality of hous­ ing counseling services and enhance coordination among other counseling providers. Of the nearly $42 million in housing counseling grants, $2.5 million is specifically to combat predatory lending, including awards to six na­ tional intermediaries and 46 state and local organizations. Grantees will assist unwary borrowers to avoid unreason­ ably high interest rates, inflat­ ed appraisals, unaffordable See Housing, page 5 Volume 80, Issue 81 7 Library to survey patrons Post photo by Jim Thompson Every fall, folks stop by the paper to show us their prize veg­ etables, especially the big'uns. This year, however, nothing has impressed us as much as this corn stalk (one stalk, not glued together) that appeared a short time ago, tied to one of our front posts. It is over 16 feet tall, and it would take a ladder to harvest the ears. Though first reports suggested a mysterious "Corn King" had provided this "King of Corn," further investigation discovered it was grown on the farm of Geraldine and Terry Hartzog of West Jefferson. Everyone who has stopped by to see it has said it is the tallest corn stalk they have ever seen. During the week of October 17, residents of Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties will have the opportunity to pro­ vide input about the services, programs and materials of­ fered by their local libraries. All six libraries in the three counties will have available surveys that ask library us­ ers to rank the importance of various library services, rate the quality of customer service and support, indicate factors that limit library use, and provide suggestions for improvements or changes. The survey, funded by a LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant, is part of a planning project under­ taken by the three county libraries that comprise the Appalachian Regional Li­ brary. Library staff will use the information gathered through the survey to evalu­ ate the services currently be­ ing offered to determine if the needs of libraries users are being met. "Our libraries are very busy and receive tremendous support from our many us­ ers," said Regional Director Mary Sizemore. "However, we want to ensure that the materials we buy and the ser­ vices we provide are what our communities need and want. Getting input from the public is the only valid way we can do this." The survey also will be available on the library's website, www.arlibrary.org. "We want to determine if people find our site helpful and easy to use, so the online version will have a few extra questions on that subject," said Sizemore. "Today, a good website is an important part of library service since an in­ creasing number of people de­ pend on it not only to access information about the library. See Library, page 5 Lights On Afterschool! celebrations planned this week by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County Lights On Af­ terschool! celebrations on Oct. 13 and 14 will be a great op­ portunity for the afterschool sites to showcase their pro­ grams as well as for the chil­ dren to intermingle with each other and make new friends. The celebration includes 4-H IMAGINE, SOS Bulldog Alert, 21st Century Commu­ nity Learning Center, and 4H TRAC programs. Parents and visitors are in­ vited to come tour the schools and see what encompasses a typical afterschool program. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jefTer8onpost.com cla88ified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Children are involved in arts and crafts, musical and the­ atrical activities, receive help with homework, and simply play and interact together. Lights On Afterschool! pro­ grams will be held at the fol­ lowing locations and times: • Ashe County Middle School, Thursday, Oct. 13, 3:30-6 p.m.Tour the site, meet staff and enjoy refreshments. Cajun cuisine will be fea­ tured in honor of the people and culture of New Orleans. A donation of $1 per family is suggested with all proceeds to benefit the 4-H Helping Hands, Healing Hearts fund for Katrina survivors. • Westwood Elementary School, Thursday, Oct. 13, 3:30-6:30 p.m. with parent orientation and entertain­ ment beginning at 5 p.m. • Blue Ridge Elementary School, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2-6 p.m. • Mountain View Elemen­ tary School, Friday, Oct. 14, with all day "afterschool" See Afterschool, page 5 Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Reed Westwood Elementary stu­ dents recently spent time in afterschool making paper strips to be attached to wa­ ter bottles going to children in the Gulf Coast. Sen. Burr to visit Ashe County today Famed storyteller to sign books WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Richard Burr on Friday announced his plans to visit Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Cleveland, Forsyth, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes counties during the October recess. The visits will provide Burr the opportunity to meet with North Carolinians at schools, busi­ nesses, civic groups and health care facilities. He will be at Ashe County Airport at 3:15 p.m. today. Orville Hicks has delighted audiences for many years with his storytelling. With the publication of Orville Hicks: Mountain Stories, Mountain Roots as told to Julia Ebel, fans will be able to read about Hicks' own personal story. As one of his biggest admirers, the Appalachian Cultural Museum will be hosting a book signing with Orville Hicks and Julia Ebel Tuesday, October 18 from 5-7 p.m. The book, published by Parkway Publishers, is a biography for ages 8 to adult. "It takes read­ ers back to Orville's childhood, back to the farm in the hollow where the shy mountain boy picked huckleberries, dug potatoes, played with a home­ made ball and bat, and rode on a farm sled," says Parkway Publishers. Julia Ebel is the award winning author of Addie Clawson, Appalachian Mail Carrier and Walking Ribbon. These books will also be avail­ able for purchase at the signing. For more information, contact the Museum at 828-262-3117. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Louise Drucella Crosby Akins Helen Hart Darnell Jefferson November 3, 1916 October 2, 2005 Helen Hart Darnell, age 88 of Jefferson, NC died Satur­ day, October 2, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Dar­ nell was born November 3, 1916 in Awawalt, WV. to the late John and Ida Dunn Hart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Darnell and a daughter, Carol Miller. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.,Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at the Ebenezer Pres­ byterian Church. Rev. Rus­ sell Sheets and Rev. Gorden Finley officiated. Burial fol­ lowed in the Ebenezer Cem­ etery. The family received friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers me­ morials may be made to the Ebenezer Cemetery Fund, do Maude Hunt 283 Hbnt Lane, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. Mrs. Darnell is survived by four daughters, Glenda Lyle and husband, Bill, of Morganton, NC, Wanda Severt of Glendale Springs, Doris Brooks and Juanita Ray both of West Jefferson, NC; ten grandchildren, seven great­ grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. George Dennis Miller Jefferson September 27, 1927 October 3, 2005 Mr. George Dennis Miller, age 78 of Jefferson passed away Monday morning, Octo­ ber 3, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednes­ day, October 5, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Joe Riley Blevins. Buri­ al followed in the George Miller Cemetery in Glendale Springs. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tues­ day, October 4,2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Miller was born on Tuesday, September 27,1927 in Ashe County to the late George Thomas Miller and the late Sally Cox Miller. He worked as a driller for coal mining. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Miller and Paul Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Verna McNeill Miller; one son, Mike Miller of Glendale Springs; four daughters, Sharon Miller, Phyllis Bare, Tonya Miller, all of Glendale Springs and Denise Owings and husband, Richie, of Millers Creek; one step-son, Terry Absher and wife, Lisa, of West Jefferson; two step-daughters, Sarah Blevins and husband, Joe Mike, of Crumpler and Linda Holman and husband, Greg, of Jefferson; four broth­ ers, Don, Bennie and Billy Ray Miller, all of Glendale Springs and Roy Miller of Kannapolis; one sister, Roxie Sheets of Glendale Springs. Also surviving are five grand­ children, Travis Bare, Laura Absher, Ryan Blevins, Bran­ don Blevins, Lyndsi Holman; two great-grandchildren, Rusty Bare, Ethan Bare and several nieces and nephews. Flowers accepted or me­ morials may be made to Hos­ pice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Miller's arrangement. West Jefferson December 3, 1925 October 1, 2005 Louise Drucella Crosby Akins, age 79 of West Jef­ ferson, NC, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Jeffer­ son Care Center. Mrs. Akins was born December 3, 1925 in Adel, GA to the late James and Mary Byrd Crosby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Akins and a son, John Clark. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oc­ tober 5, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Glenn Woodie officiated. Burial followed in the Moun­ tain Home National Cem­ etery in Johnson City, TN, Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The family received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5 at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Akins is survived by four daughters, Dena Harp­ er of Meridian, MS, Karen Smith of Annistion, AL, Robin Graham of Lakeland, GA and Bonnie Kenner of Charlotte, NC; three sons, Terry Clark of Waycross, GA, Gary Ken­ ner and Bobby Kenner both of Hopkinsville, KY; one sister: Mary Nell Bennett of Valdosta, GA; one brother, William Crawford of West Jefferson, NC; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Volrea Carpenter Miller Lansing September 21, 1930 October 4, 2005 Mrs. Volrea Carpenter Miller age 76 of Lansing died Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Apple Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Miller and Rev. Earl Roten officiating. Burial fol­ lowed in the Pond Mountain Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller was born on September 21, 1930 in Ashe County to the late James Floyd Carpenter and the late Rosa Calhoun Carpenter. She was a homemaker and a member of Apple Grove Bap­ tist Church. Mrs. Miller is survived by, one step-son Bob McBride of Arkansas, one daughter Carolyn Ellis of Lansing, one brother, General Carpenter of Jefferson; one sister, Irene Poe of Kennet Square, PA; a special sister-in-law and care giver, Carolyn Ann Miller of Lansing; several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to, Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send condolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West JefferSon was entrusted with Mrs. Miller's arrangements. Ruth Naomi Baker Howell Crumpler March 5, 1914 October 5, 2005 Ruth Naomi Baker Howell, age 91 of Crumpler, NC died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Howell was born March 5, 1914 in Crumpler, NC to the late Wint and Alice Tay­ lor Baker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Elmer Howell and two sons, Gary and Wayne Howell. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Octo­ ber 8,2005 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Warner Eller officiated. Burial fol­ lowed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Saturday prior to the funeral service. Flowers were accept­ ed or memorials may be made to a church of the donor's choice. Mrs. Baker is survived by one son, Sam Howell of Crum­ pler, NC; three daughters, Treva Rutherford of Grassy Creek, NC, Leota Arnold of Delaware, and Sue Blevins of Mt. Gilead, NC; one brother, Jerry Baker of Etawah, NC; 15 grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren, two greatgreat-grandchildren, and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. You may email your condo­ lences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. End of life wishes discussed • Learn how you can en­ sure that your end-of-life wishes are honored should you become incapacitated by illness or injury. Ad­ vanced directives will also spare your loved ones heartwrenching decisions at an emotional time. This semi­ nar will be held on Thurs­ day, October 27 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Watauga County Public Library. It is freehand open to the public. Necessary forms and a free notary will be available and is presented by ASU's In­ stitute for Senior Scholars and High Country COG's Area Agency on Aging. For more information call 2954767. Glenn W. Douglas McGrady February 11, 1914 October 6, 2005 Mr. Glenn W. Douglas, age 91 of Sparta Road, McGrady died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Avante at Wilkesboro. He was born February 11, 1914 in Wilkes County to Edgar E. and Nancy Bal­ lard Douglas. He was retired from American Drew Fur­ niture and was a member of Christian Fellowship Mis­ sion. Mr. Douglas had served as a Green Thumb worker through Wilkes Senior Center and a custodian for Mulberry Elementary School. Funeral services were held Sunday 2:00 p.m., Oc­ tober 9, 2005 at Christian Fellowship Mission with the Rev. Roger Wagoner, the Rev. Cheslie Johnson, and the Rev. Dean Rector officiating. The body was placed in the church at 1:30. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Alsie Wyatt Douglas of the home; three daughters, Betty Brown and husband, Carvin of North Wilkesboro, Carol Faw and husband, Billy of North Wilkesboro, Cheri Bare and husband, Randy of West Jefferson; two sons, Jimmy Douglas and wife, Joyce of North Wilkesboro, Steve Douglas and wife, Kim of North Wilkesboro and eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The family received friends at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Wilkes, 1907 West Park Drive, North Wilkes­ boro, NC 28659. The family requested no food. Kenneth Don . Hurley Creston March 23, 1933 October 7, 2005 Kenneth Don Hurley age 72 of Creston, NC, died Fri­ day, October 7, 2005 at the Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Hurley was born in Ashe County, NC on March 23, 1933. He was preceded in death by his mother Eth­ el Faye Hurley. Mr. Hurley worked at Southern De­ vice for 19 years, he later worked at Ashe County Mo­ tors and the Ashe County Transportation Authority. When not working he loved fishing and being outdoors. Funeral services were held Monday, .October 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Cha­ pel. Rev. Sean Brigman, Rev. Jason Coaly, and Rev. ' Rector Henson officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis Family Cemetery in Creston, NC. The family received friends Sunday, October 9, 2005 from 6:008:00 p.m. at Badger Funer­ al Home. Mr. Hurley is survived by his wife, Mary Eliza­ beth Lewis Hurley; sons, Rev. Rick Hurley and Ken­ ny Wayne Hurley both of Creston, NC; sister, Jose­ phine Johnson of Delaware; brother, Jerry Hurley of Delaware; one grandchild; one step grandchild, and several nieces and neph­ ews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the ar­ rangements. SF Vernon S. Joines West Jefferson October 29, 1935 October 7, 2005 Mr. Vernon S Joines bet­ ter known as "Pee Wee", age 69 of West Jefferson, the Bea­ ver Creek Community, died Friday, October 7, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services were held Monday, October 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek Christian Church by Minister Creighton Beatty and Minis­ ter Tommy Dollar. Burial followed in the church cem­ etery. The family received friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2005 prior to the funeral service at Beaver Creek Christian Church. Mr. Joines was born in Trapp Hill, NC on October 29, 1935 to the late Johnson Shaffer Joines and the late Verna Mae Spicer. He worked as a steel rigger for Dollar Brothers Metal Buildings. Mr. Joines is survived by, his wife, Areleigh Grogan Joines; one daughter, Regina Billings and husband, Dan­ ny, of West Jefferson, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also sur­ vive. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to: Beaver Creek Christian Church c/oAnna Marie Lyalls, 556 Clarence Lyalls Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send your con­ dolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Joines' arrangements. Tfiank Van is We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ashe Memorial Hospital, Dr. Kevin Kurtz, Rev. Lonnie Carpenter, Badger Funeral Home, our family and friends for your many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. Inez C. Blevins. We appreciate all the prayers, visits, phone calls, rood, cards and words of encouragement during our ou loss. We are richly blessed by your thoughtfulness. May God bless each of you. The family of Inez C. Blevins Phyllis Pruitt She is survived by her father, Squire Pruitt of Jef­ ferson, NC; one brother, Odie Pruitt of Townsend, DE; two sons, Kieth Greer of Grantham, PA, and Tony Phillips of Statesboro, GA; a daughter, Shelley Phillips of Anchorage, AK; a grandson, Joseph Greer, Jr. of Grants Pass, OR; two granddaugh­ ters, Madison Phillips of Statesboro, GA, and Hannah Greer of Grantham, PA; two daughters-in-law, Lisa Jo Fanelli-Greer of Grantham, PA and Diane Turner-Phil­ lips of Statesboro, GA, a grand daughter-in-law, two great grandchildren and and a host of uncles, aunts, cous­ ins, nephews, and nieces. Janis Ray Tester Crepps Mrs. Crepps is survived by, her husband, Dale Crepps, one son, James Caudill and wife Audrey of Lansing, one daughter, Tonya Denny and husband Lee of Creston, five brothers, Herman Tester and wife Myrtle, Bill Tester and wife Audrey, Lowell "Babe" Tester and wife Beulah all of Lenoir, Harold Tester of Wis­ consin, Bob Tester and wife Janice of Deep Gap, three sisters, Glenda Sue Woodring and husband Larry of Boone, Dorothy Lavonda Hicks of Sugar Grove, Judy Tester of Lenoir. 4 grandchildren, Brandi, Jamie Caudill, Chad, Ohuck Denny, 4 step-grandchildren, Jacob, Austin Pear­ son, Anthony Brown, Alicia Johnson and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers are accepted or memorial may be made to: Samaritans Purse: P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 You may send your con­ dolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mrs. Crepps' arrangements. Lester Ray Moore ceded in death by his first wife Betty Young Moore and infant daughter, Sarah Lynn Moore. Mr. Moore is survived by, his wife, Minnie Miller Moore, one daughter, Patsy Dolinger and husband Harold of Lansing, two step-daugh­ ters, Clara Jones and hus­ band Boyd of Jefferson, Pat Grubb and husband Michael of Boone, one sister, Hattie Blevins of Konarock, VA, 2 grandsons, 2 step-grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 stepgreat grandchild and several nieces and nephews also sur­ vive. The family request no food or flowers please, memorial may be made to; Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or Ashe Services for Aging, PO Box 9, West Jef­ ferson, NC 28694. You may send your condo­ lences at our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Moore's arrangements. Anchorage, Alaska January 22, 1045 September 23, 2005 Final arrangements have been made for a local memo­ rial service for Phyllis Pruitt, 60, of Anchorage, Alaska. Ms. Pruitt ,was originally from Jefferson, NC. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2005, at Mt. Jef­ ferson Baptist Church, 1957 US Highway 221 North. Pas­ tor Keith Casey will lead the Memorial Service. The fam­ ily will have a burial service in the family cemetery later that afternoon. Her mother,Edna Blanche Eastridge Pruitt, preceded her in death. Jefferson August 25, 1949 October 7, 2005 Mrs. Janis Ray Tester Crepps age 56 of Jefferson. Died Friday afternoon, Octo­ ber 7, 2005 at Watauga Medi­ cal Center in Boone. Funeral services were held Monday, October 10, 2005 at 3:00pm at Stony Fork Baptist Church. Burial followed in Big Ridge Cemetery in Jef­ ferson. The family received friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Crepps was born on Thursday, August 25, 1949 to the late Clay Tester and the late Vertie Warren Tes­ ter. She worked for Jefferson Apparel until its closing and then attended Wilkes Com­ munity College where she re­ ceived an associate's degree. After college she worked for Samaritans Purse in Boone. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Ricky Tes­ ter. Lansing October 20, 1913 October 9, 2005 Mr. Lester Ray Moore age 91 of Lansing died Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Cha­ pel by Rev. Tommy Dollar and Minister Danny Miller. Buri­ al will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 prior to the funeral service at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mr. Moore was born in Ashe County on October 20, 1913 to the late Hillard Moore and the late Ettie Perry Moore. He worked for Sprague Elec­ tric for 21 years. Lester was an antique collector and loved to rework antique clocks, he also was a member of New Home Baptist Church. Along' with his parents he was pre­ The Family of Stacey Richardson wants to give a special Thank You to the following: •The Kind & Wonderful Staff at Badger's Funeral Home •Rev. Jamie Denny & Wife Crystal •Rev. Earl Roten & Wife Sue •Louise Denny & Family •Ann & Howard Ham •Carol & Joe Denny •All the Friends & Family who brought food, sent flowers & cards, and donations. They were all greatly appreciated. Stacey had so many friends, as well as family, who loved him! An extra-special thank you goes out to the Virginia State Police, Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Ashe County Sheriff's Office and the Smyth County Sheriff's Office; All the detectives who worked on Stacey's Case. Joyce, Sherry, Doug & Family �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Domestic violence program offered at WCC-Ashe October is Domestic Vio­ lence Awareness Month and several activities are planned around this impor­ tant month. On Thursday, October 6, there was a special time of awareness was held at the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College, and in­ cluded "These Hands Don't Hurt." In this project, stu­ dents were asked to sign cut-out hands that will be displayed on the campus. They will make the state­ ment by signing these hands that they promise not to use physical or other types of vi­ olence in their relationships. These hands will then be dis­ played on the Ashe Campus along with the Clothesline Project, which is a display of t-shirts that were painted by local domestic violence survivors who have been as­ sisted by the county's local domestic violence and sexual assault program, A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone. (A.S.H.E. is a program of the Ashe Partnership for Chil­ dren). Next week, on Tuesday, October 18, Wilkes Com­ munity College and A Safe Home for Everyone will part­ ner to offer a training called, "Domestic Violence in Our Community - Creating Saf­ er Environments - It IS Your Business." This training was created for many different segments of the community including agencies, high school and college students, law enforcement, education staff, medical staff, mental health professionals, and those in the community who want to learn more about the dynamics of domestic violence. Kit Gruelle will be the keynote speaker at the Oc­ tober 18th training. She will also present the following day, October 19th at the Wil­ kes Campus. Kit has been an advocate for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault victims for over 20 years. She has worked in both ur­ ban and rural programs, and has also been involved with community-based Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault education programs for a va­ riety of disciplines, including the criminal justice commu­ nity, health care profession­ als, and clergy members. She is a POST (Peace Officers Standards in Training) con­ sultant and subject matter expert for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, having trained police and dispatch­ ers on domestic and sexual violence. Kit also serves as a Commissioner for the N.C. Crime Victims' Compensa­ tion Commission. She is a formerly battered woman who originally worked for the Orange/Durham Coalition for Battered Women in 1983. She most recently worked for seven years with the Fam­ ily Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County as a court advocate. To register for this train­ ing, please call Debbie at 982-8851 or Sherry at 8463900, extension 233. For more information about the training in Wilkesboro, please call 336-838-6135 and speak with Lynda Black. Both events are being supported by Grant No. 2003-WA-BX-007, awarded to Wilkes Community Col­ lege by the Office on Violence Against Women, US Depart­ ment of Justice. Gas prices hitting businesses hard, advocacy group says RALEIGH, Oct. 6, 2005 - Small-business owners are more than struggling with ris­ ing fuel prices and want state government to help ease the burden, according to a survey released today by the Nation­ al Federation of Independent Business/North Carolina, the state's largest small-business advocacy group. Sixty-seven percent of re­ spondents said rising gas prices are having a "drastic impact" on their businesses, while 87 percent said Gov. Mike Easley should suspend the state's "sales tax on fuel in order to help ease the in­ crease in gas prices." Asked what measures they have taken to offset fuel price in­ creases, 32 percent of respon­ dents said they have passed higher costs to their custom­ ers, while 43 percent said they have absorbed the additional fuel costs in their budgets. "The results of this survey are staggering," NFIB/North Carolina State Director Gregg Thompson said. "We knew that small-business owners were under pressure because of rising fuel costs, but we were unaware how severe the situation was until we received so many responses over a short period of time." Thompson noted NFIB/ North Carolina conducted the survey after realizing that Gov. Easley - who previously said he would not suspend the gas tax - had not heard the position of the business community. Most NFIB mem­ bers shared detailed personal accounts, which are being de­ livered to Gov. Easley, state legislators and North Caro­ lina's delegation in Washing­ ton, D.C., Thompson said. "With these eye-catching results in hand, we're let­ ting the governor know that many entrepreneurs - like small trucking operators, landscaping and lawn firms, realtors, florists and others that must deliver goods and services - are very concerned about their ability to handle this tough situation," said Thompson, noting North Car­ olina should follow the lead of Georgia and provide some re­ lief by suspending the gas tax temporarily. "NFIB is asking Gov. Eas­ ley to reconsider his position and to help small, indepen­ dent operators weather this unexpected turbulence. We don't need to see layoffs or closures this winter because we failed to act." North Carolina's gas tax is the highest in the Southeast - 27.1 cents per gallon. Ear­ lier this week, the Associated Press reported that North Carolina has the third-high­ est average gas price in the nation, according to the most recent daily survey by AAA. The average price Tuesday in North Carolina for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.08 - trailing only Ha­ waii at nearly $3.25 and the District of Columbia at $3.14. Thompson said many NFIB members indicated frustra­ tion and anger at the profits oil companies are making at a time when they are suffer­ ing. Others argued that the federal government is not doing enough to increase do­ mestic production while an­ other group of members said the push for alternative fuels is creeping along at an alarm­ ingly slow pace. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is North Carolina's and the nation's largest small-busi­ ness advocacy group. A non­ profit, nonpartisan organiza­ tion founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its 600,000 mem­ bers in Washington and all 50 state capitals. For more information on NFIB/North Carolina, visit www.NFIB. com INC. ASU to host expert on North Carolina's regional dialects BOONE - Walt Wolfram, a leading expert on regional dialects, will visit Appalachian State University Oct. 26-27 for two presentations on language and dialect. His presentations will stress the critical need for understanding language diver­ sity as a reflection of social and historical heritage rather than an indication of poor use of lan­ guage. Wolfram will introduce and comment on a showing of "Voices of North Carolina," a notable documentary produced by the North Carolina Language and Life Project at NC State Univer­ sity and shown widely on educa­ tional television. The film pres­ ents the variety of regional and social dialects in North Carolina and emphasizes their communi­ cative power and importance in expressing community identity. The film, narrated by Bill Fri­ day, features dialects including the Cherokee language, Outer Banks brogue, Lumbee English and African-American Eng­ lish. It also features vignettes on the unique dialects of North Carolina's mountain and city communities, and it highlights the growing Spanish-speaking population across the state. "The most interesting thing about dialects is the way in which they reflect a culture," Wolfram says. "You could probably travel throughout the entire western part of the United States and not find dialect differences as distinct as you get within North Carolina." The film will be shown Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union's Greenbriar Theatre. Because of limited seating in the theatre, early arrival is recommended Wolfram will present "Why Study North Carolina Dialects? The Sociolinguistic and Social Ramifications of Tar Heel Talk" Thursday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. in both his own research and his collaboration with and support of other scholars, through video and audio productions, and by developing local appreciation of vernacular speech. In 1992, Wolfram was named the first William C. Friday Dis­ tinguished Professor at N.C. State, where he focuses his re­ search efforts on the richly var­ ied dialects of North Carolina. He received research grants from the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities to conduct his research on historically isolated dialect situations. Since his ar­ rival at N.C. State, Wolfram has received the College of Humani­ ties and Social Sciences Distin­ guished Research Award and the Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award for his work on Outer Banks English, which led to the University of North Caro­ lina Press book"Hoi Toide on the Outer Banks" and the compact disc "Ocracoke Speaks." Wolfram has published widely including important work on Ap­ palachian English. He appears in the recent Robert MacNeil film "Who Speaks American?" commenting on the speech of Ray and Rosa Hicks of Watauga County. He is currently directing research studies of language on Lumbee English, Hyde County African American English, and black and white Abaco Sound (Bahamas) English. Under his direction, the lin­ guistics program at N.C. State has become one of the top re­ search programs on language variation in the United States. For more information about Wolfram's research, visit http// www.ncsu.edu/linguistics/bios/ wolfram.htm. Jk JSJ Photo courtesy of ASU Walt Wolfram Plemmons Student Union's Ta­ ble Rock Room. A reception will follow. " Language is perhaps the most transparent symbol of sociocultural background, and also among the most persistent and pervasive sources of prejudice and discrimination in American society," Wolfram said. "The pre­ sentation illustrates why lan­ guage diversity in North Caro­ lina has become a major proving ground for sociolinguistic theory and description. At the same time, it reveals the critical need for an understanding of lan­ guage diversity as a reflection of sociohistorical heritage rather than an indication of inadequate language mastery." The presentations are free and open to the public. Wol­ fram's visit is sponsored by GALLERY Seiond Friday uf p\m monlli. July Ihru Iklolier West Ji'ffmon. \orlh iarolina Appalachian's Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, the Humanities The­ matic Series and Appalachian State University Foundation, and by the North Carolina Hu­ manities Council. For additional information, contact Tom McGowan in the Department of English at (828) 262-2323, or mcgowanta@appstate.edu or visit http://wwwl.appstate.edu/ -mcgowantAvolframvisit.htm. For off-campus visitors at­ tending the presentations, park­ ing is available in the university's parking deck on Rivers Street, a five-minute walk from Plem­ mons Student Union. As director of the North Caro­ lina Language and Life Proj­ ect, Wolfram has contributed to important studies of North Carolina's regional dialects by • Buy a "Get On Board" Card for only $50 Enjoy great discounts from 127 participating merchants • Shop from Oct. 15 - Nov. 15 • Receive a small collector print by Stephen Shoemaker Friday, October 14,2005 5:00-8:00 pm Yes, I would like to purchase "Get on Board" Cards ASH ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Promoting West Jefferson's Arts District Visit Weil Jelferson's Art Galleries and Craft Shops, including Acorn Gallery, Ashe Am (ewer. Ronemla Gallery, Dancing Pig Gallery & Frame Shop, Rampiou Gallery. Originals Only Gallery, River Rock Gallery, R.T. Morgan Art Gallery Sally Mae's importum, smart Gallery. Stephen Shoemaker Sludio & Gallery, itn Hoof Gallery Downtown West Jefferson's galleries and the Arts District is supported by Name I Thank you for your support! | Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation WEST JEFFERSON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 200 Hospital Avenue • Jefferson, NC 28640 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 3 3 6 . 8 4 6 - A R T S !—: —i_ |_ 336-846-0712 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers ' A(,K 4 without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 TUESDAY, OCTOBER I 1, 2005 Editorial Ski resort not a county cure-all While having very mixed feelings about any ridge-top development in this county, we adhere to the old moun­ tain tradition: what you do with your land (assum­ ing you do not injure your neighbor) is your business. But as talk of a ski resort floats around the county, we are concerned that anyone think—or present—such a resort as a cure-all for what ails Ashe County. Because a cure-all is not what a ski resort will be. What ails this county is a lack of good-paying jobs for average working peo­ ple. A ski resort, once the construction phase is past, will not generate such jobs. That fact can be easily con­ firmed by looking south at the resorts in Watauga and Avery counties. Aside from a few key positions, all the jobs created by skiing are seasonal and relatively lowpaying. Almost all are in the service industry. In the resorts to our south, the employers rely heavily on ASU students to fill these positions. They are not jobs on which a person can sup­ port a family, in most cases. As, once again, the Watauga-Avery resorts have shown over the decades, ski centers in this region are very vulnerable to weather. This part of the Blue Ridge has, especially in recent years, had more famine than feast when it comes to natu­ ral snow and consistently cold temperatures. If there Miers the unknown To the Editor: Citizens of Ashe county, please send your protests to our representatives, in the senate, protesting the ap­ pointment of Harriet Miers. Her qualifications to be a su­ preme court judge are paper thin, to unknown. The Supreme Court is no place for the Bush admin­ istration's usual formula of cronyism and secrecy. This is a life time appointment to the most important seat on the Court, and we the people, deserve to know how Harriet Meirs would rule on our con­ stitutional rights. Cher Shaffer Creston is little natural snow and the night temperatures are not in the 20s—necessary for snowmaking—the resort has to close. The history of skiing in the northwest is peppered with resort sales and bankruptcies, which is a matter of concern. Another issue is alcohol. Because skiing attracts mostly the college age to 20-something crowd, there is a fair amount of alcohol in demand. A resort, if his­ tory in this region is any guide, will find a way to serve mixed drinks (as well as beer and wine) and, ulti­ mately, look for a way to open an ABC store. This has been the case with Beech Mountain, Seven Devils To the Editor: Craig Dudley is no doubt and Sugar Mountain. It is proud of the ease with which simply a matter of busi­ ness. The resort may have the venom flows from his pen. After all, he is a skilled writ­ to incorporate as a town er. He's also a bitter, angry or find a willing stooge in the legislature to introduce person who viciously attacks others he does not know or some cockeyed bill that will understand. Personally, I've allow them to serve alco­ had enough of this kind of hol—whatever it takes will hateful rhetoric, which grows happen. constantly in its intensity and The county's long-stand­ ugliness, and seems designed ing search for manufac­ to divide us as Americans turing jobs has the poten­ who may not agree on every tial for a far greater—and issue. entirely positive—impact Apparently, what Mr. Dud­ on the county and its people ley advocates is a revolution than any ski resort. In a to overthrow the government. time of warming tempera­ If any of his reasons for this were warranted and not sim­ tures—a fact, whether you believe in global warming ply paranoid ravings, I might or not—Southern skiing is join him. I, too, believe that a risky business at best. We we must remain m total con­ do not need to be over-opti­ trol of our governance and throw off oppressors by force, mistic as to what skiing can if necessary. In this case, mean to this county. however, Craig Dudley is just plain wrong. Still, I can appreciate Mr. Dudley's deep frustration. After all, despite constant lecturing and admonishment from Michael Moore, the French, the anti-conserva­ tive mainstream media, Mr Dudley himself, and others who consider themselves to be our intellectual superiors, so many of us unenlightened non-liberals stubbornly cling to outrageous pro-American views on the war in Iraq and on our nation's proper role in the world today. We have the audacity to show respect for the office of President of the mmtsiJSti United States, and to support the man who has been elect­ Jefferson ed to that position twice now, George W. Bush. It's madden­ ing, I know. We're like - what was it, Craig? - three-year olds. Yep, I understand the source of his frustration. If Member: only he did. N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) You know, it occurs to me that even an articulate, edu­ Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. cated person like Mr. Dud­ Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. ley could learn a lot from Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. President Bush. Rather than Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com starting out with well-cho­ Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ sen quotes and then moving ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new straight into childish nameand renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. calling and nasty insults for the majority of your audience, Editor - Jim Thompson why not try a favorite Bush Publisher - Cabot Hamilton strategy: Let your opponent Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop show himself for what he is. Let him embarrass himself Assistant Editor Linda Burchette with angry fits and tantrums. Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Give him a smile. And while Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins he continues to rail against Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog you, calling you evil, go about • your good and honorable Data Input Elaine Elliott work, in spite of his hatred Classified Manager Sandra Moretz for you and for the truth. Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws Drew Martin Advertising Sales Peggy Benson Jefferson Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott Graphic Artist Coy Powers A smile for Mr. Dudley On Phoenix Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. To the Editor: I'm writing concerning the impending annihilation of the Phoenix Mountain or for that fact most of Ashe Co. I know my opinion and that of many other people doesn't matter, because we were born and raised here and not mil­ lionaires. We have destroyed most of our heritage and culture. Now thanks to our elected of­ ficials, real estate people and developers we are destroying Letters to the Editor our natural world. The Native American People respected the land, used it wisely, took from it only what they needed, and gave blessing and thanks to the one who Created it all. Of course we came along and destroyed their people and culture too. I guess when you answer the call to the almighty dol­ lar; you are required to give up any sense of reasoning or signs of common sense. By the way it is a proven fact that the natural beauty of the mountains will never again encroach upon the "civ­ ilized world" after just one application of a development. Greg Baldwin Lansing More on Foxx To the Editor: Rep. Virginia Foxx was one of 11 members of the United States House of Represen­ tatives to vote against the $51.8 billion supplemental aid package for Hurricane Katrina victims. Immediately after that vote, Rep. Foxx instructed her spokesperson, Amy Auth, to explain that her boss vot­ ed against the bill because there was no "accountabil­ ity" in it. Simultaneously (or thereabouts), her official website posted suggestions to contractors on how to seek FEMA contracts arising out of the Katrina relief she had just voted against. When criticism of and em­ barrassment about her vote arose from numerous quar­ ters, Rep. Foxx, again through employee Amy Auth, slightly revised her statement about accountability (there's "not enough," rather than none). "Auth said Foxx did support relief efforts and had voted for the initial $10.5 billion supplemental relief bill the week before." In other words, Foxx want­ ed everyone to know she vot­ ed for Katrina relief before she voted against it. And good for her, bringing up "accountability." There's never enough of it, Lord knows, but the question aris­ es: Did Rep. Foxx vote against supplemental Katrina relief because she knows well the un-accountability of this par­ ticular administration, and dreads it? Forget the now notorious lack of qualifications of FEMA head Michael Brown. Look at what else the cronyism of this president has installed in key positions, like ex-lobbyist Da­ vid Safavian, appointed chief federal procurement officer by President Bush, to oversee some $300 billion in federal spending. Safavian was ar­ rested a few days back and charged with lying to inves­ tigators and obstructing an investigation into Republican lobbyist Jack AbramofT. The cronyism of this presi­ dent also installed Wall Street tipster Scott Gottlieb to a high up office in the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), where, according to Time, he is aggressively promoting the best interests of the phar­ maceutical industry and not necessarily the public safety. (See "How Many More Mike Browns Are Out There?" 25 Sept. 2005, for details on Got­ tlieb and many more exam­ ples of Bush cronyism.) Foxx is silent on account­ ability for appointments like this. In the hurricane zone on the Gulf Coast, no-bid con­ tracts are being granted at a blinding speed to a swarm of private contractors who've come to feed on $62.3 billion (so far) appropriated by Con­ gress (some of which, as we've seen, Rep. Foxx voted for, and some, against, though she's helpful on all of it, giving private enterprise directions to the trough). Halliburton, Bechtel, Blackwater Security ... all the favs are down there, and a bunch you've never heard of. The president, in further accommodation to these boys, obligingly lilted the Davis-Bacon Act, to let them pay non-union wages. So ... accountability, yes! We're all for it. We just don't see any of it in Rep. Foxx's general vicin­ ity. On those other occasions recently when she could have said "enough is enough," Rep. Foxx: •voted YES on the $286 billion transportation bill, stuffed with pig-on-the-hoof. •voted YES on the $82 bil­ lion supplemental defense spending bill (for Iraq and Af­ ghanistan), where Hallibur­ ton and the others are also sucking it down by means of, yes, no-bid contracts. •voted YES on the $14.5 billion energy bill, a collection of tax breaks, direct subsidies, and other perks for energy producers who are currently enjoying positively embar­ rassing historic profits. No visible clamoring for accountability from Rep. Foxx on those votes, but she decides to go all rigid and judgmental when Katrina strikes, and thereby hangs more than one tale of deep moral import. While many of us have been unwillingly confronted by a disturbing undercurrent of poverty in our fair nation —the spectacle in New Or­ leans—which "pricked our conscience," Rep. Foxx rather applies "accountability" like a sledge hammer on the heads of poor people. Now, Rep. Virginia Foxx grew up poor. She in fact has made a political point of that. A Foxx fundraising appeal in 2003 on official N.C. State Senate stationary was accom­ panied by a press release de­ scribing her as "raised in an extremely poor Avery County family" (though she was actu­ ally born in The Bronx, New York). How poor was she? So poor that she "grew up in a dilapidated house and did not experience the luxuries of interior plumbing or electric­ ity until almost an adult." So poor that in order to afford the "bare necessities," she served as the high school's janitor at the same time that she was a student. "In what little spare time she had, she helped grow food for her family." I relate personally to those details. Many of us grew up poor in the South, and we like to think it made us bet­ ter people. But Foxx's asser­ tions of former poverty, as a key to personality or politi­ cal philosophy, opens a door rather to a striking hardness of heart toward the poor. She's now quite rich, ac­ cording to the Winston-Salem Journal, the richest member of the N.C. delegation in Con­ gress. But the former peas­ ant does not seem to suffer peasants gladly. She's been described often as "dismissive and condescending," especial­ ly to people who don't agree with her. She told a student reporter from ASU's Appala­ chian newspaper that he just needed to get over higher tu­ ition costs: "I haven't seen the latest figures on the average income for students at Appala­ chian, but it's rather high. So I'd see no problem with rais­ ing tuition a little bit." (She does understand, we trust, that "average" means there are an equal number below that income level, as above it.) She remarked in a Sept. 2003 state senate debate on medical malpractice lawsuit reform, "The worst thing we can do is to get government involved in solving problems." Most recently, she was one of 35 members of Congress who signed the letter to President Bush asking him to suspend the Davis-Bacon Act in the hurricane zone. Best way to help poor, desperately unem­ ployed people is to lower their wages! She would know that from experience, right? As a member of the Repub­ lican Study Committee, Foxx has recently signed on to "Operation Offset," a plan to make draconian cuts to fed­ eral programs to pay for the Katrina aid. Guess what gets cut the most? Yep, programs to help the poor. Rep. Foxx's choices in de­ ciding that pet bridges to no­ where in Alaska and the con­ tinuing Iraqi boondoggle and direct federal subsidies to oil companies are just fine by her, but giving federal money to poor people blown away in a storm sticks in her con­ stricted throat. Rep. Foxx's protestations that she cares, she really cares about those poor peo­ ple and prays for them on a daily basis does not ring true. It rings hollow, like a metal gong. J.W. Williamson Boone J.W. Williamson is secretary of the Watauga County Democratic Party. He writes a daily blog, "Watau­ ga Watch," at http://www. wataugadems.com / blog / wwatch.html. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson ©jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT McNeill earns director certification Lenoir, North Carolina (October 10, 2005) - Bradley McNeill, a director of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Coop­ erative Association (NRECA). McNeill was recognized at NRECA's Region I-IV meet­ ing in Norfolk, Virginia for his commitment to educa­ tion and attainment of the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate before an audience of more than 1,000 electric cooperative officials from fourteen states, includ­ ing North Carolina. Today's electric utility en­ vironment imposes new de­ mands on electric cooperative directors, particularly in­ creased knowledge of chang­ es in the electric utility busi­ ness, new governance skills and a working knowledge of the cooperative principles. The Mountainhome Bluegrass Boys aren't really a bluegrass group. They only perform together two or three times a year on the Mountainhome Music concert series. Yet, ev­ ery time they play, their music is seasoned and polished and they pack the venue where they're playing. The reason for this popularity begins with the personnel," according to Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music producer and host. The group features three of the top bluegrass musicians in the na­ tion: Grammy nominee, Da­ vid Johnson; former National Banjo Champion, Steve Lewis; Posto file photos and Wayne Henderson Festi­ Left: Steve Lewis; right: Scott Freeman val mandolin champion, Scott Freeman. And bluegrass music p.m. For this concert, Watauga Mountain, The Blowing Rock itself once one recognizes cord County native and bluegrass Stage Company and Pandora's patterns, easily becomes a com­ singer Elizabeth Harmon will Mailbox in Blowing Rock, and munal activity." add her voice to the musical at Blue Moon Guitars in West All three of these musicians mix. Jefferson. grew up in musical families: The Blowing Rock School The purpose of MountainJohnson comes from a long line Auditorium is located on Sun­ home Music is to honor the mu­ of fiddle and banjo players in set Drive in downtown Blow­ sicians, dancers, and storytell­ Wilkes County; Lewis' father ing Rock. Tickets are $12.50 ers of the Appalachian region. and grandfather played tradi­ in advance and $15.00 at the Mountainhome Music is af­ tional music in the Todd com­ door. Tickets for children are filiated with the Blue Ridge munity; and similarly, Scott $5.00. Tickets may be pur­ Music Trails project, an out­ Freeman comes from a musical chased online at www.moun- reach program of the North family in Surry County (Mt. tainhomemusic.com or at the Carolina Arts Council. Airy). And all have extended Mast Store (Boone and Valle For more information call their family traditions into a Cruris), Rydell Music Center 828-264-8118 or go to www. profession. David Johnson is a (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech mountainhomemusic.com. full-time, award-winning studio musician. Steve Lewis teaches bluegrass music at Ashe Coun­ ty High School and performs in Todd General Store has music. Music from a local the band Alternate Roots. And Scott Freeman also only three more Tuesday band begins around 7 p.m. teaches music and is in the Al­ night storytelling events this with a jam session starting season. Sherry Boone will around 9 p.m. ternate Roots Band. Thanksgiving weekend There is a fourth member of spin yarns on Oct. 11, Jane the Mountainhome Bluegrass Wilson Oct. 18, and Orville will feature national banjo Boys, Josh Scott. According to Hicks Oct. 25. This has been champion and guitar mas­ Joe Shannon, "He is still early another great year of fun, new ter Steve Lewis and friends in his musical career, but he too tellers and special guests. performing at Todd General grew up listening to bluegrass Stories begin at 6 p.m. with Store. Watch for more de­ tails. music and in the past few years dinner at 5:15 p.m. Todd General Store re­ The storytelling and mu­ he has become an outstanding cently made a format change sic programs are free to the bass player." The Mountainhome Blue- for Friday night music. The public. Specialty soups, sand­ grass Boys will perform on Sat­ former old time music pro­ wiches, chili and hot drinks urday, October 15 at the Blow­ gram changed to bluegrass will be offered throughout the ing Rock School Auditorium in September. This is open to tree season. Lots of new CDs (a.k.a., the Blowing Rock Stage everyone, so join in with your of local artists available. For Company). Starting time is 8:00 instrument, or just enjoy the information, call 877-1067. Blue Ridge Electric has a commitment to work through NRECA to sharpen this body of knowledge for the benefit of their electric cooperative con­ sumer-owners. The NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director, or CCD, program requires attendance and demonstrated under­ standing of the basic compe- tencies contained in five core courses: Director Duties and Liabilities, Understanding the Electric Business, Board Roles and Relationships, Strategic Planning and Fi­ nancial Decision Making. The NRECA Region I-IV meeting is the first in a series of seven 2005 Regional Meet­ ings convened by NRECA. These meetings continue the association's grassroots poli­ cymaking process, which be­ gins at the local co-op level and culminates at NRECA's Annual Meeting, to be held in February 2006. NRECA represents the na­ tion's more than 900 private, consumer-owned electric co­ operatives, which provide electric service to nearly 40 million people in 47 states. Blue Ridge Electric serves some 68,000 member-owners in Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga, Caldwell and Wilkes coun­ ties. the rapidly growing number of elderly homeowners who seek to convert equity in their homes into income that can be used to pay for home improve­ ments, medical costs, and oth­ er living expenses. Nearly $400,000 is specifi­ cally for counseling to Colonias residents. Colonias are unincorporated communities on the United States-Mexico border that characteristically lack: decent, safe, sanitary and accessible housing; ad­ equate sewage systems; and a potable water supply. Awards under this category are made to three national intermediar­ ies and four state and local agencies. Limited banking experience and financial lit­ eracy makes Colonias resi­ dents particularly vulnerable to predatory lending. Grant recipients will provide Colo­ nias residents with the sound advice they need to success­ fully navigate, and when ap­ propriate avoid, the complex, and often unscrupulous, title and ownership arrangements, such as contract for deed, of­ ten marketed to these popula­ tions. The organizations that provide housing counseling services help people become or remain homeowners or find rental housing. HUD-funded housing counseling agencies also assist homeless persons to find the transitional hous­ ing they need to move toward a permanent place to live. HUD awards annual grants under the housing counseling program through a competi­ tive process. Organizations that apply for grants must be HUD-approved and are sub­ ject to biennial performance reviews to maintain their HUD-approved status. HUD is the nation's hous­ ing agency committed to in­ creasing homeownership, par­ ticularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The depart­ ment also promotes economic and community development as well as. enforces the. na­ continued from front page tion's fair housing laws. More information about HUD apd • 'bt»t aVso as a gateway to Tell­ its programs is available on able online resources." "We hope that many li­ the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov. Housing —— continued from front page repayment terms, and other conditions that can result in a loss of equity, increased debt, default, and even foreclosure. Another $1.4 million of the grant total is specifically for counseling in conjunction with HUD's Section 8 Homeownership Voucher Program, which allows low-income indi­ viduals to use rental vouchers to purchase homes. Awards under this category are made to five national intermedi­ aries and 36 state and local agencies. These grant recipi­ ents will help program par­ ticipants realistically evalu­ ate their readiness for a home purchase, understand their financing and down-payment options, and navigate what can be an extremely confusing and difficult process. A $3 million supplemental grant for Home Equity Con­ version Mortgage (HECM) counseling is being awarded to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation in partnership with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and Money Management In­ ternational (MMI). This grant will provide counseling for Top bluegrass pickers to perform Oct. 15 Library brary users, as well as those who are not regular library users, will fill out the survey and help us create the best possible libraries for our com­ munities." Taxes Afterschool continued from front page continued from front page program from 6:30 a.m. to mark the sixth annual Lights 6:30 p.m. due to schools being On Afterschool!, a project of the Afterschool Alliance. The closed for a teacher workday. • Although no celebra­ national presenting sponsor tion is planned this week at of Lights On Afterschool! is Ashe County High School, the JCPenney Afterschool the school does participate Fund. California Governor in the 21st Century Commu­ Arnold Schwarzenegger has nity Learning Center TRAC served as Chair of Lights On program. Ashe County 4-H Afterschool! since 2001. The is providing an afterschool Alliance salutes the many program that will offer stu­ Lights On Afterschool part­ dents tutoring and homework ners and programs who make assistance and include extra this event a success, in par­ curricular activities. This pro­ ticular the After-School Allgram operates from 3:30 p.m. Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of until 6 p.m., Monday through America, 4-H Afterschool, Friday, at ACHS with bus Junior Achievement, the 21st transportation available. Stu­ Century Community Learn­ dents receive a nutritional ing Centers, and the YMCA of snack, assistance with school the USA. work from teacher tutors, and A giant inflated light bulb, an opportunity to participate symbolizing the afterschool in interesting activities, all at celebration, began a tour in no cost to parents. Dallas, Texas on Sept. 30 For more information, that will end on Capitol Hill contact Trey Simmons, 4-H in Washington DC on Oct. program assistant for ACHS, 20, national Lights On Af­ TRAC coordinator, at 246- terschool! Day. During the 2400 between Noon and 3 three-week tour, the Travel­ p.m. or call the North Caro­ ing Light Bulb is visiting Los lina Cooperative Extension, Angeles, San Jose, Tucson, Ashe County 4-H Center at Chicago, Charlotte, Miami, Albany, and other cities. 219-2650. Lights On Afterschool! cel­ Ashe County's Lights On Afterschool! celebration will ebrates the wonderful work be oneof more than 6,000 such being done in afterschool pro­ events taking place across the grams. It serves to remind the nation in October - emphasiz­ public of the great services ing the importance of keeping afterschool programs provide, afterschool programs' lights such as keeping children safe, helping them learn, and re­ on and doors open. The nationwide events lieving working parents of COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES S.C. TEAGUE II. D.D.S. General Dentist Complete Dentures Partial Dentures Relines (same day) Extractions • Entertainment at Todd *850 and up juppcrllotif) *190 and up *195 Repairs For Consultation or Appointment worries about their children's afternoons. Lights On Afterschool! celebration is a nationwide event to recognize the critical importance of quality afterschool programs in the lives of children, their families and their communities. The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advo­ cacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to afterschool programs by the year 2010. More information on the Alliance and Lights On Afterschool! is available at www. afterschoolalliance.org. For information locally, call the Ashe County office of 4-H at 219-2650. HOUSE FOR and agency, a $15 fee will be applied to the taxpayer's debt as a handling fee. As far as he knows, Little told the commissioners, tax collection through this program would not impact a taxpayer's cred­ it rating because the clear­ inghouse is not a reporting agency. Little said he will act as hearing officer, notify­ ing property owners whose names he intends to submit to the clearinghouse. That taxpayer will have the oppor­ tunity to appeal, he said, if they feel they do not owe the property tax. Passage of the resolution, said Little, gave him permis­ sion to file paperwork for this program, and he is waiting for confirmation from the Lo­ cal Government Council for acceptance to participate. He said he would probably not submit names of delinquent taxpayers until January. "Refund money will be intercepted on the county's behalf; and the county would take that and apply it to the person's tax owed," said Lit­ tle. "This certainly should be helpful to Ashe County. Some counties have been very suc­ cessful." "The county should be as aggressive as possible in col­ lecting taxes," said Commis­ sioner Richard Blackburn, "and this looks like another weapon in the arsenal of col­ lecting taxes." FISH FOR POND STOCKING Delivery will be: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 West Jefferson - Southern States 12:00 -1:00 P.M., Phone 336-246-3201 To Place an Order Call the Store Above or Call 1-800-247-2615 www.farleysfishfarm.com FARLEY & FARLEY FISH FARM Cash, Arkansas 72421 Highlands Union SALE Quick loan approval on... • home • construction • auto • business • personal loans Highlands Union Bank Loan Office 08B S. Jefferson Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336.846.1044 Call (336)765-6315 www.hubank.com 2040 S. Stratford Rd., Winston • Salem, NC 27103 1 block Wet oi CavailCity k H«ie* Mall Medicaid Accepted for Dentures & Extractions Only "Faces you know ...People you trust.' Highlands Union Bank �PAGE <> TUESDAY, OCTOBER U, 1005 Tuesday—October 11 Thursday—October 13 Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs. Starmount 5 p.m. Cross Crountry @ North Surry Invitational 4:30 p.m. Women's Golf @ Mm. Aire 4 p.m. Women's Tennis MVAC Tournament @ Wilkes Central 2 p.m. JVFootball @ Forbush 7 p.m. Volleyball (JV/Var) Home vs. North Wilkes 5 p.m. Soccer (JV/Var) Home vs. Starmount 5:15/7 p.m. Wednesday—October 12 Friday—October 14 Women's Tennis MVAC Tournament @ Wilkes Central 2 p.m. "Homecoming Game" Varsity Football Home vs. Forbush 7:30 p.m. BOWLING Tuesday League VA-NC Concrete Open Frame State Drywall Lee's Trees N.R. Archery Barr Insurance Mike's Muffler Little's Fitness Harris Guitar Reed Electric T.W. Enterprises H.C. Carpentry 14-6 13-7 13-7 12-8 11-8 11-8 10-9 10-10 8-12 7-12 6-1 3-1 High Game Scratch J. Cannon 219 B. Lewis 215 M. Leserra 213 High Game Handicap D. Blohm 241 K. Little 235 B. Lewis 238 High Set Scratch R. Frye J. Cannon M. Leserra 605 569 549 High Set Handicap R. Frye 656 J. Taylor • 642 B. Lewis 628 Women's High Game I. Miller (scratch) 183 I. Miller (hdcp) 224 High Individual Average J. Ham 184 R. Frye 184 J. Cannon 183 M. Leserra 179 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers 831 N.R. Archery 819 Open Frame 815 Thursday League Tucker Masonry 17-3 Chemi-Con 17-3 Bledsoe Concrete 12-8 Church's Const. 11-9 Bill's Garage 11-9 Cardinal Lanes 9-11 Radio Hill Sales 9-1 Ashe Co. Motors 7-13 A-Team 6-14 High Game Scratch B. Lewis 252 J. Miller 241 A. Tucker 234 M. Taylor 234 High Game Handicap B. Lewis 268 J. Miller 260 A. Tucker 257 M. Taylor 257 High Set Scratch B. Lewis J. Miller A. Tucker High Set Handicap B. Lewis J. Miller A.Tucker 648 632 606 696 689 675 Women's High Game I. Miller (scratch) 162 C. Aloia (scratch) 162 H. Leserra (hdcp) 215 High Individual Average S. Katz 195 R. Weaver 193 M. Leserra 192 High Team Average Tucker Masonry 882 Chemi-Con 842 Cardinal Lanes 821 Registration deadline extended... Ashe County Parks and Recreation will be hav­ ing a fall Flag Football League. The games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights. You must be 16 years old to play and the games are 7 on 7. Sign­ ups will begin September 12th and the league fee will be $250 dollars. Men and Women are welcome. If you have any questions please call Aaron at 982-6185. This week in Husky sports Huskies blowout Vikings 42-7 by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter When does half equal double? Or perhaps better stated: how can 50% get you twice as much?? While it may sound like a Wal-Mart shopper's dream, it was a liv­ ing reality on Friday night in Hays when the Huskies to­ tally ran roughshod over the Vikings on their home field at North Wilkes, defeating their conference opponent 42-7. To answer the question, Ashe County's offense (see Ron Ray's stat box) only had the ball for seventeen min­ utes, while the Vikings' time of possession was nearly twice that at thirty minutes. And the Huskies only ran 35 total offensive plays, as North Wil­ kes snapped the ball almost 60 times (once again, double the output). Those stats tell a different story when coupled with what the two teams did with their opportunities: Ashe County produced 362 total yards and North Wilkes put up about half at 172 yards. In rushing, it was nearly triple the differ­ ence (308 yards to 105), and if you figure in touchdowns, it was 6-1...some would say that's called working (or playing) smart, rather than working (or playing) hard. But for the 150 plus fans who traveled down the mountain to catch the undefeated (40 road, 2-0 conference, 5-2 overall) Huskies play in the rainy remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy, no one would say they didn't play just as hard as they overcame slip­ pery field conditions and low visibility to produce some bigtime plays. Early in the first quar­ ter Ethan Goodman (127, 2 TD) broke loose on a 66-yard scamper that wouldn't end until he crossed the goal line for the game's first score and a 7-0 lead after kicker Mi­ chael Graybeal put the ball through the uprights in a downpour. With seconds left in the first quarter, junior running back Sid Carpenter (149 yards, 3 TD) punched in the hands on the quarterback, but slipped in the mud and lost his grip. He was able to fire a pass downfield straight to Keelan Davis for what should have been Davis' second (the team's fifth) interception of the game. But marshy field conditions tripped him up as well, which allowed the Vi­ kings' receiver to make the catch and carry it on in for a 33-yard touchdown. The only thing you can fault the Hus­ kies defense with on that play was playing too hard. Midway into the fourth quarter Sid Carpenter made one final 45-yard blast down the Husky fans' sideline for his third score, and Gray see Huskies next page Photo by Shane Hopkins #20 Sid Carpenter gets a shield of protection from #28 Nic Vannoy and #55 Jeff Pell as he runs for a 61-yard gain in the rain on Friday night. final play of another success­ fourth consecutive kick). ful drive to go ahead 14-0 The fluke of the night was after Graybeal's extra point still up in the air, as a foot­ kick. ball game with that type of Carpenter would score weather conditions simply the only points of the second cannot go a full 48 minutes quarter, on an 8-yard carry without a major mishap. with 1:47 left on the clock. With three minutes left in the Graybeal's PAT conversion third quarter, the Husky de­ would give Ashe County a fense had not allowed a single three-TD cushion going into point to go up on the home the break. team's scoreboard. They nev­ It would only take a couple er let up, which is partially of minutes for Goodman to to blame for the Viking's lone get his second touchdown of touchdown on the night. Jeff the evening and extend their Pell worked overtime to get lead to 28-0 (after Graybeal's in the backfield and had his Photo by Shane Hopkins TOUCHDOWN! Unfortunately for the home team, this call was made six times Friday night by the referees in the Hus­ kies' second conference victory at North Wilkes. Friday Night Football Stats by Ron Ray Score by quarter 1 Ashe County Huskies 14 North Wilkes Vikings [) Photo by Shane Hopkins Running back Adrian Allen had his helmet stripped off dur­ ing a hard-hitting run against the Viking defense. 7 7 3 7 7 [) Team stats First downs Rushing yardage Pass completions/attempts Passing yardage Pass TDs/Interceptions Total plays Total offense Fumbles/lost Penalties/yards Defensive sacks/yards lost Time of possession 3rd down efficiency 4th down efficiency Punts/average Ashe 12 308 2/4 54 ()/() 35 362 ' 2/2 8/90 1/13 17:34 2 for 4 0 for 1 1/37.0 4 14 I) Total 42 7 N.Wilkes 9 105 8/20 67 1/4 58 172 5/2 7/48 0/0 30:26 5 for 14 0 for 2 2/28.5 Battle of the Bulldogs: Silver edges Blue, 12-7 by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Ashe County's middle school football teams battled it out on the gridiron for the second—and final—time of the '05 season on Saturday in Warrensville. After los­ ing to the Blue Bulldogs in a close contest (14-8) earlier in the regular season, the Silver team turned the tables in an­ other tight ballgame to win the semi-final tournament match-up (12-6) for the sec­ ond year in a row. The Silver 'Dawgs jumped out to an early 6-0 lead on the first play of their opening drive when eighth-grade run­ ning back Jeren Holman took the ball all the way in from midfield for the first score of the game. Later in the second quar­ ter they were threatening to score again, but the Blue de­ fense made a strong stand in the red zone by forcing and recovering a fumble just five yards from the goal line. However, the Silver squad's voffense would get one more opportunity before halftime, and quarterback Matt Nichols hooked up with Grayson Wells on two big pass plays to put them into the end zone again, taking a 12-0 edge into the mid-game break. Historically for a Blue-Sil­ ver game, Coach Chris Tay­ lor and the Silver unit knew this game would not be won easily in the remaining two quarters with only a two-TD lead, as this annual match­ up's scoreboard can change on a dime, and a 12-0 lead is literally just a couple of big plays away from a 12-all tie. In the third quarter, Blue middle linebacker (and run­ ning back) Nathan Cox stripped the ball from Jeren Holman and returned it down to the Silver's 10-yard line. On fourth down, QB Cory Roten connected with Casey Houck to bring the Blue Bull­ dogs within six points, 12-6. While the rest of the game would remain fiercely com­ petitive, neither team man­ aged to put up any more points on the board, and the Silver Bulldogs held on to win the first game of the post-season tournament, splitting the intra-school record at 1-1 for the second consecutive year. Silver Head Coach Chris Taylor commented on the Photo by Shane Hopkins Tony Eldreth (alongside son, Chris) is back in action refereeing football games. Here he performs the traditional open­ ing coin toss for the ACMS Blue-Silver game on Saturday. game: "I'm proud of our kids. We've had a tough schedule this year and they could've lay down and quit, but we've won our past two ballgames by playing real physical. "This game was real im­ portant to our eighth grad­ ers, and they wanted to go on to play in the championship. It was a well-fought game, and I told them at halftime that it was far from over—as is always the case with this game—and it went down to the wire once again. "We had a big defensive ef­ fort, and a couple of big plays on offense were able to put us ahead early in the game, and essentially was what won the game for us; big front-line play at the end was key. Our kids just don't quit—even in games where we don't have a chance to win—and it's a great team character trait. "I'm proud of the whole effort on both squads; it's a hard game to win or lose, and to see the faces of the kids on either side that loses. Coach Farmer's done a good job with those guys this year, and folks that didn't make it to the game missed a treat, as this game's always a fun game to see. There was a lot of sportsmanship between the two teams, and a lot of support from the parents. We appreciate the support of the school, community, and the players' camaraderie on both teams in the Blue-Sil­ ver game(s). "The future continues to see Blue/Silver next page Photo by Shane Hopkins Bulldog running backs (Jeren Holman-Silver, left) and (Nathan Cox-Blue, right) demonstrate good sports­ manship after the game. FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD College-ACC Ashe County 42 N.C. State (2-2) North Wilkes 7 #24 Georgia Tech (3-2) College-SoCon #6 Furman #16 Appalachian 34 31 College-other #2 Texas Oklahoma 45 12 NFL Carolina (3-2) Arizona (1-4)20 24 Forbush North Surry 8 7 #4 Florida State (5-0) Wake Forest (2-4) Georgia Southern Western Carolina 45 7 East Carolina Rice 41 28 New England (3-2) Atlanta (3-2) 31 28 Who is this week's Old School Athlete? Avery County Hendersonville 27 0 #18 Boston College (5-1) Virginia (3-2) Wofford Elon 14 9 Mars Hill Lenoir-Rhyne 33 21 N Y. (2-3) Tampa Bay (4-1) 14 12 Watch Friday's McDowell County Watauga 18 0 #9 Miami (4-1) Duke (1-5) Chattanooga Liberty 24 21 Hampton Gardner-Webb 52 21 Green Bay (1-4) New Orleans (2-3) 52 3 Bishop-McGuines8 Alleghany 37 0 #23 Louisville (4-1) North Carolina (2-3) Mississippi The Citadel 27 7 VMI 34 Charleston Southern 12 Denver (4-1) Washington (3-1) 21 19 Owen Mountain Heritage 13 7 #3 Virginia Tech (6-0) Marshall (2-3) Hampden-Sydney Emory & Henry Dallas (3-2) Philadelphia (3-2) 33 10 paper for the answer. 44 6 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 PACE 7 SPORTS Huskies Blue/Silver continued from page 6 continued from page 6 Photo by Shane Hopkins Blue defender Jacob Cardwell makes a strong tackle on Wilkes' running back in a recent home game. Photo by Shane Hopkins Silver wide receiver Grayson Wells makes adjustments to catch a long pass in recent competition against West Alex­ ander. look bright for Ashe Coun­ ty football, as this year's se­ niors at the high school were part of the beginning of hav­ ing two teams at the middle school, and it's showing the benefits of that at the varsity level." Blue Bulldogs Head Coach Dwayne Farmer stated: "I thought it was a pretty-well played ballgame; unfortu­ nately we lost, but somebody had to. We had several pen­ alties and some turnovers, and also three of our two-way starters (offense and defense) were injured and on the side­ lines—Mathan Brewer, Joey Ponce and Andrew Russell. Silver played a tremendous game, both offensively and defensively, and either team could've won. The Blue-Sil­ ver game is always a strug­ gle. I also thought the game was well-officiated. "Overall we had a good season, and the win-loss re­ cord is not always the best in­ dicator. At this age, success is more about the kids learning to play football. Coach Don Mahley helped out a lot with defense and the lineman, and he taught a lot of fundamen­ tals, and Coaches Scott Roten and Monte Baker did a good job coaching this year. We're going to miss our eighth graders next year. Nathan Cox played well at running back and middle linebacker all year long; Cory Roten played quarterback and de­ fensive back—he's a pleasure to coach and like having an­ other coach on the field. He has a lot of athletic promise and will be a good addition to the high school teams. Alex Reborchick has been a defen­ sive stalwart, playing nose guard and defensive tackle he made a lot of things happen. I can't mention them all, but Mathan Brewer, Tyler Day, Joey Ponce and all the eighth graders will be missed. We have a lot of seventh graders coming back, and with a lot of hard work in the summer, we should have a good sea­ son next year. We wish the Silver team the best of luck and will be behind them in the championship game. I'd like to thank all the parents for coming out and support­ ing their kids this season— it's good for them to be able to look up in the stands and see their parents and grand­ parents there for them." The Wilkes-Alleghany game was not played on Saturday, and will be played tonight at North Wilkes High School. The championship game date and time, along with consolation game (if applicable) will be announced in Friday's edition of the Jefferson Post. Photo by Shane Hopkins Blue Quarterback Cory Roten Is sacked by a Silver defender In the third quarter. Ripen>ieir> Community denfer Presents The Executive Ball October 22 6:30 PM Honoring the Board of Education Two sign-up dates coming this month For boys and girls in 3rd—6th grade At all three elementary schools From 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. On Saturday, October 22 or Saturday, October 29 E Photo by Shane Hopkins Running back Josh Wineberg carries the ball for anoth­ er first down in the Raiders 34-16 win over the Packers. The Raiders advance to the youth Football Champion­ ship this Saturday at Family Central. tSUEPHERDl Photo by Shane Hopkins Packer quarterback Christopher Cole throws to an open receiver downfield. *Hardee's of Jefferson ATHLETE I I # of the WEEK presents the Fun Night featuring: The Crossroads Society Band Andrea Lynn Singing Sensation Sid Carpenter ACHS junior and varsity Husky running back Sid Carpenter is the Hardee's Athlete of the Week. Carpenter carried the ball 12 times for 149 yards (12.4 yard average per carry) and 3 touchdowns in Friday night's 42-7 conference win at North Wilkes. Congratulations Sid! stop by HardGGS each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center •246-5504 • Ask about delivery • 246-5504 Greg Carroll Emcee she thletics Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 Free Letterman Pit Tickets: $25.00 Call 336-385-9812 Come early. Stay late! 11719 Hwy. 88 West Creston, NC Make Reservations Now and aggressive, which is what we've been pushing toward week after week at practice, and we want to take steps forward from that. We also had four interceptions (Jo­ seph Moser (2), Keelan Davis (1), Justin Hodges (1)J and a defensive score. This was an important fifth win, which sets us up for an important game against Forbush this week. We hope to have a great crowd for homecoming on Friday night. (Forbush (30) defeated North Surry 8 to 7 Friday, and Starmount hosts Surry Central (2-0) Monday night]. The JV team delivered their fourth shutout of the season on Thursday against North Wilkes by beating the Vikings 34-0. They're now 4-0 when the defense allows 0 points, but 0-2 when their opponent scores. Galloway stated, "We've forbidden them to be scored upon, because when they are they lose." The JVs travel to Forbush on Thursday for a 7 p.m. kickoff against the Falcons. Ashe Youth Basketball League With Dinner & Dancing Crossroads beat's fifth extra point made it 35-7. Seconds later, Brandon Rinehart picked up a fumble and returned it for 16 yards into the end zone for the last TD of the game. The score was 42 to 7 upon signals from the referees that (soccer goal­ keeper) Michael Graybeal's sixth consecutive kick—in heavy rainfall—was good. North Wilkes slipped to 0-3 (MVC) in what has not been a pretty season for the Vikings' 50th anniversary, while the Huskies remain unbeaten at 2-0 (MVC). Coach Dale Galloway commented, "Obviously I'm pleased with how well we played in the poor weather. We told them before the game that we expected them not to use it as an excuse, because it was raining on both teams. "It's nice to have a tailback rush for over 100 yards. This was the first time we've had two backs with over 100 yards each in the same game this season. I'm really pleased with our defensive team ef­ fort—they were very physical Hardee's �PAGE. 8 TUESDAY/ OCTOBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS ect: Donations to Hospice. Local events Tuesday, October 11 Riverview Community Center will hold their annual meeting. Election of four directors for the next two year term will take place. All registered members are urged to attend. 7 p.m.: Bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplift­ ing service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is needed. Wednesday, October 12 8:30 a.m.: Ashe County Retired School Personnel will meet for a breakfast meeting at Winners Circle restaurant. Susan Mooneyhan, director of Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. Come prepared for the October proj­ Thursday, October 13 7:30 - 9:30 a .m.: Cholestrol Blood Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are neces­ sary - Call 846-0744. 8:30 a.m.: 2005 Red Ribbon Celebration Kickoff Breakfast will begin at Broyhill Inn and Conference Center in Boone. A continental breakfast will be served from 8 - 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30. Jim Thornton, Substance Abuse Program Director, New River Behavioral HealthCare, will speak. 7 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. will hold its BROC Full Board Meeting at BROC Ashe Office in Warrensville. Please call Wilkes office at 667-7174, Ashe office at 384-4543, or Alleghany office at 372-7284 for more information. Aging conference room. 5-8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: New Beginnings Craft Fair will be held at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church located on Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson. All items are hand­ crafted by New Beginnings vol­ unteers with proceeds going to benefit foster care, in-crisis, A.S.H.E., and the Sheriff's Dept. who are entrusted with the care of children. 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series with traditional and bluegrass music will be held at Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $10 Friday, October 14 8:30 a.m.: Annual Meeting of the Ashe Services for Aging, Inc. and Ashe Senior Village, Inc. Board of Directors will be held in the Ashe Services for for adults and $5 for children under 12. Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Woolly Worm Festival will be held in Banner Elk on Saturday and Sunday. Crafts, food, music, kids activi­ ties and woolly worm races. continued on page 9 Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's 5/6 Feofttal Contest The Pizza Delivery Experts Please see our Friday, October 14lh edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! ii h 2. 8. 1. 9. 17. 11. 18.. 12.. 19.. 13.. 20.. 14. 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A *25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. 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Find out why certain trees turn specific colors. Children will also be able to make their own leaf rubbing. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions and more infor­ mation, call 336-982-2587. 4-7 p.m.: Fish Fry at New River Vol. Fire and Rescue Department. Plates are $6 with fish, fries, cole slaw, hushpuppies, drink and dessert. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Stories, songs, and performances by local artists with admission $8 for adults and $5 for students. Sunday, October 16 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. II a.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have a special service with the Baptist Children's Home of NC from Lenoir bring residents and Maria Cilley, will present her tried and true methods of orga­ nizing and housekeeping at the Ashe County Public Library. The FlyLady has helped thou­ sands of women get their lives in order and find peace. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 846-2041. house parents. They will lead the service and have a fel­ lowship meal afterwards. Rev. Lonnie Jones welcomes you. 4 - 7 p.m.: Mexican Dinner and Fund Raiser for Estela Fierro, a cancer patient, will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church on Main Street in Jefferson. Enjoy a Mexican evening with music and food. Eat in or carry out dinner of enchiladas or tamales, salad, bread and dessert all for a donation of $5.50 per plate. For more information or advance tickets call Nancy Kautz at 846-0781 or the High Country Amigos Ashe Latino Center at 982-3954 or Marilyn Riehle at 982-3644. Checks may be made out to St. Francis Catholic Church for the Fierro Fund. Friday, October 21 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 7 p.m.: Creston Vol. Fire Department will have a Halloween Carnival with games and food for the youth at the fire station. Saturday, October 22 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: NC Lions' Vision Van will be doing free eye screenings in Wal-Mart parking lot. This is sponsored by West Jefferson Lions Club. 5 p.m.: New River Vol. Fire and Rescue is hosting a com­ munity meeting. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served until 6 p.m. and a department meeting will follow the meal. If you live in the New River Fire and Rescue District, you are invited to attend at no charge. The community meeting is being held to inform persons in the fire district of the initia­ tive being undertaken by the fire department to lower the insurance rating in the fire district. Representatives from insurance companies will be at the meeting to review how the changes will effect home own­ ers in the district. Creston Vol. Fire Department will sponsor a Haunted Hayride, beginning at dark, at the Creston Fire Department. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club will sponsor a benefit BBQ supper and Bluegrass/ Ole Timey Music Night with the Peak Creek Boys at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. Proceeds go to the Ruritan Ashe and Alleghany Scholarship fund and to the Ruritan National Foundation Operation We Care Program for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Your donation will include dinner and music. The Peak Creek Boys are back by popular demand and BBQ Monday, October 17 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. Tuesday, October 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Domestic Violence in Our Community, Creating Safer Environments is a training session that will be held at Ashe Campus, Wilkes Community College. To register for this free training, contact Debbie Richardson at 336982-8851 or Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900 ext. 233. 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivor's Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish sup­ per and business meeting. The executive board meeting will be held at 6 p.m., same location. Wednesday, October 19 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 3 p.m.; The FlyLady, aka will be from Motley's. For more information call 982-9538. Sunday, October 23 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for Fields to Forests at the New River State Park, US Hwy 221 Access for a one hour hike through the fields and forests. Meet at the 221 Community Building parking lot. For more information or directions please feel free to call 336-982-2587. "Pig Pickin". The church and its pastor, Jack Miller, would like to invite you to this special time of fellowship. Friday, November 4 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a vocalist performing jazz, blues, and spirituals, will perform at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Fall Revivals Faith Fellowship and Harvest Ministries will hold revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. Location will be in the former West Jefferson School cafeteria. Guest speaker will be Pastor Kenneth Puckett form Rosebower Baptist Church in Paducah, Ky. Round Knob Baptist Church will have revival services October 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's with Rev. David Blackburn Losses", a series of grief speaking and special music recovery classes will be held nightly. Rev. Keith Elledge and at Jefferson United Methodist the congregation invite you to Church. These two hour ses­ attend. sions are open to everyone. Calvary Freewill Baptist For more information contact Church in Glendale Springs 246-7114 or 982-2121. will have revival services on October 9 at 6 p.m. and October 10 - 12 at 7 p.m. Rev. Sonny Thomas will speak. Ashe County Democratic Big Flatts Baptist Church will Party will hold their regular hold revival services October 9 monthly meeting at Smoky Mt. - 12 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. BBQ. The visiting speaker will Johnny Huffman speaking and be Ted Koplan, former state special singing nightly. senator from Winston Salem. Bristol Baptist Church will have revival services October 9-14. Tommy Dollar will be guest evangelist. Prayer room 4 p.m.and7:30 p.m.: Missoula at 7 p.m. and worship begins Children's Theatre will per­ at 7:15. Special singing nightly. form at Ashe Civic Center. Pastor, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Admission is $8 for adults and and congregation invite all. • $5 for students. Welcome Home will have revival services with Rev. Neal Hatfield October 9 - 12. He will preach 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Episcopal Parish of the Holy on Sunday, and 7 p.m. nightly. Communion will hold October Special singing each night and services at St. Mary's in West everyone is invited to attend. Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is Fairview Baptist Church on celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 old Hwy 16 N in Grassy Creek, a.m.; coffee hour immediately will have revival services follows the service. For further beginning on October 10 at information, call the church 7 p.m. Speakers and singers office, 982-3076. for each night are as follows: 10/10 Rev. Tim Bare and Eddie Jordan and singers, 10/11 Rev. Evan Roten speaking and Evan 6:30 p.m.: Old Fields Baptist and wife, Rachel, singing, 10/12 Church will have their annual Rev. Mike Bartoot (speaking Monday, October 24 Tuesday, October 25 Saturday, October 29 Sunday, October 30 Monday, October 31 and singing), 10/13 Rev. Lonnie Jones and Taylor Family. 10/14 Rev. Johnny Jones and Young Landmark Singers. Pastor Galvin Jones and the congregation invite everyone to worship with them. Shelter Baptist Church will have revival services October 10 -14 at 7 p.m. Evangelist will be Rev. Lloyd Day with special singing each night. Come praying for revival. The people and pastor invite everyone to attend. Blue Ridge Baptist Church announces revival services on Sunday, October 16 -18 at 7 p.m. nightly. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker and there will be special singing nightly. Rev. Paul Coffey and the congregation invite your attendance. Volney Baptist Church will have revival services October 17-21 at 7 p.m. each night. The evangelist will be Bro. Tommy Tester of Bristol, Tenn. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Douglas Halsey and the congregation gives a special invitation to everyone to come and hear the Word of the Lord and worship with them. Greene's Chapel Baptist Church will have revival services October 1 7 - 2 1 at 7 p.m. with prayer room at 6:45. Evangelist will be Rev. Mark Barlow. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite all. The church is located on Silas Creek Ffoad. Landmark Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning Sunday, October 23 - 28 at 7 p.m. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lloyd Day. There will be special singing each night. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. Friendly Grove Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning October 23 at 7 p.m. Rev. Steve LeaShomb will speak. Pastor Gordon Rawls and the congregation invite all to attend. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will hold revival services October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother,Shawn Brigman will be guest speaker. Evan Roten and the congregation invite you to attend. WEAVER EQUIPMENT PAY NO INTEREST JOHN DEERE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE™ RIDING LAWN EQUIPMENT GATOR UTILITY VEHICLES NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS TIL APRIL 2006*35 COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS *36 NO INTEREST. 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Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un- , der the age ot t& living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. 140-Help Wanted Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Behavioral Technician needed to provide part-time habilitative services for a young man near Lansing NC. Services needed 3-4 hours a day, two days a week, for a total of 7.5 hours a week. Position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience working with persons with disabilities preferred. HomeCare offers excellent training, pay. and supervision. Please call HomeCare Management for an application at 828-264-1021, or tollfree at 888-878-5199. You may fax your resume to 828-264-0755. Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 140-Help Wanted An intergenerational, developmental day program serving children birth to 5 years seeks a lead teacher. Duties will include developing and fostering a positive and nurturing environment for children, effectively communicating with parents, fellow teachers, and other professionals, planning and facilitating engaging activities for children, recognizing and responding to children's developmen­ tal needs, and docu­ menting developmental progress. Additional duties may include providing one-on-one Community Based Rehabilitation Services for children with special needs. Preference will be given to candidates with at least a 4-year degree in B-K education, psychology, child development, etc. and a minimum of 2 years of classroom experience; Applications will also be accepted for candidates with 2-year AAS in early childhood education and will be considered if B-K or other BA/BS applicants are unavailable or unacceptable. Program offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid leave, optional dental, and more. For a complete job description and application, contact Patricia Calloway at 336-246-2655 Experienced Carpenters neededApply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson Heavy Equipment Operator. We offer year round work, life, health, dental, eye care insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K savings plan. We offer competitive pay based on work experience and skill level. Please apply to Cardinal Quarries, 1200 Claybank Road, West Jefferson, NC. We are EOE XTMONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 PAINTER S WANTED $10 per hour Must have own vehicle Call 384-1265 and ask for Tom Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 235-Christmas Trees "Frazier Fir Christmas trees, 2,500 to 3,000 trees, 6 to 9 ft, #1's. Will cut and bale if needed. Call 336-984-0134 or 336-973-3991 ." 2000 Fraser Firs, 6-8 ft, #1 "s, few #2's, nice trees, will cut and bale. All or Some. (336) 384-4327 Christmas Trees Fraser Fir, 8'-9', 9'-10'. Rodger Kimbrell PO Box 368 Sparta, N.C. 28675 Contract to Cut & Bale Christmas Trees Call Justin 0 336-977-6831 or @336-877-3480 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7\ Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 FRASER FIR 4 -5'200 TREES CALL 984-4043 R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 250-Furniture 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALE FRI. OCT. 14 &15 8-5 NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE. Household Items, Ladies Clothing. Shoes. Jewelry. Typewriter, Dog lot, Miscellaneous. LOCATION 101 Hawthorne Lane Jefferson Beside Farm Bureau Insurance. YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock Big 16.1 Hands. Red, 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross, Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. Please Leave Message if No Answer. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR~~~~~ SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Hot Tub For Sale!II Great Deal, Like New Made By Softtubs: Portable. Light Weight, Very Durable, Low Maintance. Call For More Info Aimee @ 336-846-1506 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMVJ memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds. Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires. Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 95 Chev. Tahoe LT, 4x4, 4-Door, Leather, Auto, Tow Package, Keyless Entry, AC, CD, New Tires,159,000 miles but well maintained every 3,000 miles, great condition, very dependable, $6,200 Call 336-977-9150 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4,. extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 1994 Ford Explorer 4x4 Limited, green, auto, PW,PL,PS,124K mi., good AT tires. $3200 OBO, Call between 1 & 8 PM 877-3246 Get ready tor the snow! SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information FREE KITTENS considered on individual basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. 2 BR, 1 BA House. Big Laurel Community. For rent monthly, $225. 5 1/2 Weeks Old. Call 877-1562., Steven or Sharon, for more information. Hackler at 423-727-9419 2 Story Brick Over-looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO Inside Pets. For Sale: FREE TO A GOOD 1 Yr. Lease Req. Loveseat, Coffee HOME: $800/month. Registered, full- $800 table, end table, Make an offer blooded, yellow male lab. 5 yrs. old. For more Details. New Custom Built Home For SaleLocated in West Jefferson-Easy Access on 1 Acre. 3 Bedrooms/2Baths. Heat/Air. 1557 Sq. Ft. Hardwood Floors with Berber CarpetFireplace, covered porch, all appliancesA must see at only $169,900. Call Classic Homes for AppointmentWon't Last Long. For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 500-Moblie Homes for Sale 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, VINYL AND SHINGLE EXTERIOR.STOVE AND REFRIGERA­ TOR.. SET AND DELIVERED... 5 YEAR WARRANTY...$99 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14x80 Little Classifieds... Located in Friendship Park Jefferson, NC BIG Take over payments $378 or Buy RESULTS! Call 336-982-7301 RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! 2 BR/1 BA Apartment in West Jefferson, $375/month. Nice 3 BR/1 BA near town $675/month. Spacious 3 BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $675/mo. Great 2 BFi/1.5 BA townhouse just minutes from West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1 Br/1 BA home. $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties to­ day at 336-246-3010 for more information. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING Security Deposit Required. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers INVENTORY LIQUIDATION SALE IN PROCESS! ONLY 3 2005 MODELS LEFT! GREAT DEALS ON QUALITY CONSTRUCTED HOMES. COME AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evedfto j: 336-90343372 WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy.16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472. Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. LAND HOME? NEED LAND? GIVE ME A CALL! TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 I CAN HELP WITH THE HOME ALSO. PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN MILLERS CREEK. ROCK CREEK, BOOMER, WILKES­ BORO...1/2 ACRE LOTS TO 20 ACRE TRACTS.SOME OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. Mobile Home, Try the Classifieds, Call Today! 336-846-7164 S S S LEARN TO DRIVE i mo • FULL a PAHT-TtM* ClASSCS • COL TRAINING • FINANCING AVAILASLC • JOB RLACEMCNT • ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE. VA t c o 9022" m > exraucKcc *»xm»ahv 384-3913 Needs space to WIDE SET UP ROCK CREEK! NICE LOT, BRICK SKIRTING, YOUR PICK! CHOOSE HEAT PUMP. BUY YOUR OWN WITH NO MONEY COLORS!! 5 YR. WARRANTY.COME AND TAKE A LOOK. DOWN. PAYMENTS LESS THAN $600 A HORTON HOMES OF MONTH. LESS THAN WILKESBORO PERFECT CREDIT 336-973-7488 OK! HORTON HOMES No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots~& Acreage 1.46 Acers in newly NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 OVERSTOCKED!! SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years People with Good or Homes. established Peaks Community. Private community, Great FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. Views, Lot in prime FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information @ 561-719-6802. Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 1992 REDMAN 14X76, 3 BR, 2 BATH WITH HEAT PUMP only $5,900 HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 535-Commercial Property Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. Help Wanted section. Wishing to Sell A • AND SET UP...TAKE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. SQ. FT. DOUBLE in the Classified Nice Mobile Home in Beaver Creek Area. 2 Bedroom/2 Full Bath. Low Rent for Right Individual in Exchange for Someone to Help Disabled Adult Male with Personal Needs. 846-6471 e f f e r s o n P o s $49,995. DELIVERED Call 336-973-2338 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 w 3 GREAT FLOORPLANS...OVER 1600 SQ. FT. ONLY In Their Dream Check out the ads 530-Lots & Acreage READY TO GO!! 1600 NEW INSTOCK! Bad Credit in Moving DEAL? 460-Mobile Homes for Rent W W 510-Mobile Home Lots for Sale 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Experience in Helping FOR A GOOD Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jetterson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. roam. Call 846- Call 982-2831 House and 5.9 acres on Hwy 18 North of Laurel Springs Post Office. Recently remodeled with all appliances. Call 336-372-4260 Ask for Gloria 2 Kittens Free to Good Home. 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 370-Cars/Vans for Sale 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 bjmj[tL-a -j M:iikta We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 1-800-334-1203 Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church (USA) in West Jefferson, NC seeking qualified pianist/ organist for Wednesday evening choir practice, Sunday worship. hWeaw call'336.846.1288 for < details. Rake in the Savings with this Fall Classified Special! 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of October 2005 ONLY 1 Normally $41.92 PUBLIC NOTICE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE: The County of Ashe is accepting sealed bids on the following items. Bids must be submitted no later than I0 a.m. on Tuesday. October 25, 2005 at which time they will be opened. Bids must clearly indicate the amount being offered and the name, address and telephone number of the bidder. All bids must be in sealed envelopes and clearly labeled us "Sealed Bid for Equipment". Bids must be either hand delivered or mailed to: County Manager's Office, 150 Government Circle Suite 2500. Jefferson, NC 28640. All title fees, sales tax etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. Any bids that attempt to circumvent the official bid process will not be accepted. For example specifying a bid of $X greater than the highest bid not to exceed $XX is unacceptable. 1971 3000 Ford Tractor Model cl013c The item listed ubote may be viewed at the Ashe County Landfill. Inquires may be made to the Environmental Services Director at (336) 246-3721. In addition, the following vehicle will be donated to the Ashe County Board of Education for the School Resource Officers: 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. Dan McMillan County Manager October 6, 2005 I �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 PAGE 11 Classifieds 1085Construction 1195-Legals Amish Custom Made Cabinets Hidden View Cabinets 9680 Hog Back Road, Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627 Fax 336-698-3200, 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE Roger G. Jones 1002 W. Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 NOTICE TO P.O. Box 24 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 <3* Let us know you want afterschool programs in your area. tr-rcrl Call 1 -800-U S A-LEARM , E differently... Great teachers do things Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Awards for Excellence In Mathematics & Science Teaching-the nation's highest honor for mathematics and science teachers, awarded by the This 23rd day, of September, 2005. White House. CLAIRE K. WORTH and A. FRAZIER WORTH, Executors of the Estate of ALLEN WORTH, Deceased 253 St. John's Street Arden, North Carolina 28704 For more information and nomination forms, please visit www.paemst.org. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics JOHNSTON AND JOHNSTON Attorneys at law Post Office Box 398 Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 John T. Kilby. Personal Representative Kilby & Hurley, Attorneys U lho number one complaint of office worker* Talk lo yoru eye care profecrlcnal about computer Helping kids find the hero within Having qualified as Executors of the estate of Allen Worth, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed on of before the 4th day of January, 2006. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of December, 2005. Eye strain from computer use Therefore, eye strain. |>f After school programs NQTICETQ CREDITORS NOTICE OF KATHERINE DAWN ANDREASEN AND ELIZABETH L. MALMBERG, EXECUTRIXES OF THE ESTATE OF OLAV NORMAN ANDREASEN The undersigned, having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate The undersigned, of RICHARD CLYDE having qualified as JONES, deceased, of Ashe County, North Executrix of the Estate OLAV NORMAN Carolina, this is to noti­ of de­ fy all persons having ANDREASEN. claims against said es­ ceased, late of Virginia tate to present them to this is to notify all the undersigned on or persons having claims before the 20th day of against said estate to December, 2005, or present them to the this notice will be undersigned on or pleaded in bar of their before the 30th day of recovery. All persons December, 2005, or indebted to the said this notice will be estate wilf please make pleaded in bar of their immediate payment to recovery. All persons the undersigned. indebted to the said estate will please make This the 15th day of immediate payment September, 2005 to the undersigned. Barbara Whitener 6188 Memory lane Hickory, NC 28602-7127 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF ROGER G. JONES and BARBARA WHITENER CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CLYDE JONES I work. ^ 1195-Legals 4 Science Teaching West Jefferson, NC 28694 Having qualified as Executor of the estate of the JAMES E. BARD, late of Ashe Publication dates: County, North Carolina, 9-20-05, 9-27-05, this is to notify all 10-4-05, 10-11-05 persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned to Ms. Patsy B. Stewart or Ms. Polly B. Patrick c/o VANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694, on or before the 26th day of December, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Publication dates: 9/27; 10/4; 10/11; 10/18 For the latest local Want the latest local news, sports, community events and classifieds delivered right to your door?? news, subscribe to The Jefferson Post. Call JoEvelyn Roop at 336-846-7164 And start reading the JEFFERSON POST at home!!! Call JoEvelyn at This the 21st day of September, 2005. 846-7164 - today! Patsy B. Stewart Polly B. Patrick W HOME IMPROVEMENT) for fir EMPORIUM t# COl'XTRY TREASURES us- GRAPHIC DESIGN SaHt *•*« A f/fetmr . Specializing EMPORIUM* "Where looking old, looks good" Dry wall • Framing • Finishing Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! At Oldr Friends you will find \ all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Celling Texture • Painting mxjm LthfOS • Family owned and operated! Historic Downtown Wr»t JofTcj-wm, NC 1Jfc-fcWr-9069 • 10 S. Jcllirnoti Ave Km flwrt IO-6'ht.-im TSm IS Business Can Brochures • Camera Ready Ads 336.384.4352 >(»• Floor Repairs • Bathrooms SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Mountain Aire. Seafood St StafkhoMse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Decks • Roofing Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-S38-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 i «sr SATELLITE «sr RENTALS JOE'S ASHE COUNTY ROOFING 2S Years Experience Jefferson RENT-ALL, INC Dance Floors Tents Air Walks Tables Balloons Chairs Flowers Linens Party Favors Stemware Wedding Rentals China and Accessories Silverware Event Planning Available 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 XV AND COUNTRY •Licensed in \orth(arolinakU • Install roofing of all kinds • Roof Painting • Insured &ALLM Uaranteed »J SATELLITE 011""" JVC SALES it SERVICE !tr,^ TVS & HOME THEATRES ohcCounOV 0 I °nes<0pro/ Ore at TV; EXCAYATIM » HanoU Jones Excmnnq Track Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe SeRvirc All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience jk Excellent Work at an Ml i Excellent Price Authorized Technicians On Board 10 Plus Years Experience Allen Miller 336-384-3033 1982-3335 j FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED 336-384-114R Cell:336-977-0193 DRVWALL SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION QUALITY UKfKWft li P f* k ftPf WORKAT •nrrvvrAWv REASONABLE PRICES I HIGH COUNTRY 0 R YW A II Rb,odeung m NEW WSiCTafl M HANGING & FINISHING nagfM CONSTRUCTION Thomas Jarman Owner PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 sr EXCAVATING SERVICES T^COIDIKON'S EXCAVATING^ • l$ack Hoe • Small Traek lloe • • Gravel Hauling • inn Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 tm, UP EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY FOR O\'LYS50°" PER M O N T H That's 8-10 ads per month! 13,000 newspapers per week Contact Sandra at 336-846-7164 Y 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE » FULLY INSURED car legal assistance Need Legal Assistance? Call Sherrie R. Hodges, Attorney at Law. PLLC • (336) 846-2511 or visit Our Office Located at 401 East Main Street. Unit 1, Jefferson (Located Across from the Jefferson Post Office) Offering the Following Services: • Family l-aw: Premarital Agreements. Separation. Divorce. Name Change. Custody. Child Support. Domestic Violence, Adoption • Real Estate: Purchase. Refinance. Home Fruity. Deeds. Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes • Wills and F.statcs: Wills. CodidLs. Powers of Attorney. Living Wills. Prohate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance Have a Legal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Call Our Office lo See How We May Be Able to Assist You! Wr now accept debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard. Discover A American Express �PAGE 12 TUESDAY/ OCTOBER 11/ 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Workforce study Masons honored Vote for Mt. View released Boone, NC.- The High that further meetings with Country Workforce Develop­ community organizations ment Board has completed and political leaders will lead its first comprehensive study to action." Next steps in the process detailing the state of the re­ gion's workforce. The study, are to hold Town Hall Meet­ which covers the seven coun­ ings this fall and a regional ty region of Allegheny, Ashe, summit in the spring. At Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, both events community and Wilkes and Yancey counties, agency representatives will frames opportunities for ac­ continue the process of iden­ tion around the question: tifying their roles to make How prepared is the region change happen that ensures for the new economy? the region will develop and Four key themes were maintain the edge it needs to identified as issues to address stay competitive in the chang­ that question: the need to ing economy. think and act as a region, the The High Country Work­ impact of second-home own­ force Development Board is ership as an economic driver; a volunteer policy and gov­ small business and entre- ernance board that oversees prenuership development; workforce development initia­ and education attainment tives, including JobLink Ca­ and career awareness of the reer Centers, throughout the emerging workforce. seven-county region. Board Doug Pratt, Chair of the members are appointed by High Country Workforce De­ the Chairs of their respective velopment Board said, The Board of County Commission­ goal of the study was to iden­ ers. Fiscal administration is tify some major concerns re­ provided by the High Country lated to workforce develop­ Council of Governments. The ment for our region. It wasn't High Country Workforce De­ our intent to come up with velopment Board's mission is answers. It's up to each com­ to advocate the development munity and each organization of an adaptive workforce sys­ that has a stake in our eco­ tem by convening relevant nomic future to have a part in stakeholders to respond to that process. With the study's the demands of a globally results, the Board anticipates competitive society. Work at the NC State Fair Beginning Monday, Oct. 10, the ESC will once again open October holds a special its Job Service facility ar Gate place in the heart of many 10. On Monday, the hours of North Carolinians. It is the operation will be from 1 to 5 month of the annual State p.m., and then 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fair, which this year will be each day through the last day open Oct. 14-23. of the Fair. Individuals inter­ Every year, thousands of ested in working at the Fair folks from across the state should arrive with their So­ flock to the fairgrounds in Ra­ cial Security card and photo leigh to sample roasted corn, identification. funnel cakes, homemade ice Although many positions cream and other special at­ are filled during the week tractions assure that fairgo- prior to the Fair opening, ers are well-entertained. employment needs continue There is another aspect to throughout the Fair - as some the Fair, however, that many workers quit jobs for various North Carolinians look for­ reasons. ESC staff continu­ ward to just as much - and ally keeps abreast of avail­ that is the chance to earn able jobs so those who want money. to work get the opportunity. For more than 31 years, There will be many new the North Carolina Employ­ and exciting attractions to the ment Security Commission fair this year along with the has played a key role in re­ famous midway. So whether cruiting workers for the Fair. it's the food, livestock, enter­ Each year, the ESC meets tainment, rides or the chance with Fair vendors to assess to earn extra money that employment needs, which draws you to the Fair, it's a results in several hundred sure bet that it will be a fun people finding temporary jobs and exciting time. in food service, games, ride I'll see you at the Fair! assembly and disassembly, (Harry E. Payne Jr. is along with positions in other, chairman of the N.C. Employ­ miscellaneous, areas. ment Security Commission.) By Harry Payne Special to the Post Staggered registration Effective January 1, 2006, as a result of a Legislative change to General Statue 2066(g), all vehicles with an an­ nual expiration date (plates expiring December of each year) will be changed to a staggered expiration. The Division has identi­ fied the areas of impact this will have on the customers. Initially you will renew for no less than 7 months and no more than 18 months. When renewing in January 2006, your new expiration date will be 12-31-06. This may result in an increase of fees at the time of renewal.Some custom­ ers may be required to renew twice the first year. Once the renewal month is established, registration will be renewed on a 12-month basis. Once staggered is imple­ mented, the grace period will be 15 days instead of the cur­ rent 45 days. After your 2006 renewal, notices will be mailed 60 days prior to the expiration date, which will allow ample time for processing. We are notifying custom­ ers early so the necessary ar­ rangements can be made to prepare for any additional ex­ pense or inconvenience. If you have any additional questions, visit our website at www.ncdot.org/DMV/ or contact North Carolina Division of Motor Ve­ hicles at (919)715-7000. The students, teachers, and friends of Mountain View El­ ementary School have taken an important step toward the future. They understand how much Mountain View Elemen­ tary School students would benefit from a technological up­ grade. So they are busy getting everyone they know to vote for their school in the FutureReady Mobile Lab Computer Contest. Mountain View Elementary School wants to win! The five schools with the On September 27, at the Ashe Lodge, Freemasons were hon­ ored for service to the fraternity. Shown left to right: Dallas Williams, Harold Kluttz and Bob Finney were recipients of a 50 year Long Service Award. Beyond Breast Cancer Cel­ ebration in Wilkesboro. She will be sharing information on the most up to date infor­ mation on colon and breast cancer and treatment. Register by calling the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Cen­ ter at 336-219-2650. The program is open to the public. Registration is required before October 17 to ensure adequate seating and materials. For special accommoda­ tions please contact Cooper­ ative Extension at 336-2192650. WANT TO BUY LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY Three of the Masons receiving 25 year awards are (L to R) John Payne, Clifford Lindsey and Brett Summey Sr. Also shown in far left of picture is Eric Payne, son of John Payne. Others receiving 25 year awards were Thomas Barlow, Lewis Brooks, Larry Dollar, Jim Greene, Kenny Greene, and Tracy Lemly. 423-727-5113 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~ Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! 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City .State Zip Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. 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You can help. Go to http:// www.futureready.org/school/ ?pid=03393428 and cast your vote for Mountain View El­ ementary School. Don't forget to tell everyone in your school community to go and vote. Carolina West Wireless www.carolinawMt.com Your NASCAR Contest Headquarters! Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336-846-7164 www.jeffcrsonpost.com jAV. You 're Always in Victory Lane When You Buy Your Car From Specialty Car Co. Inc. Over 80 SUV, Cars & Trucks to choose from Stop in today to see Marc, Phil or Roy! 336-667-6111 • www.specialtycarco@aol.com w\ cfaoi.com lj vwwWVVvtf WWWHMWWWU Get a yreat deal far you and your creio. TZace Special 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings $1Q 99 2 Liter Drink IO« West Jefferson • 246-7500 Please see our Friday, October 14th edition for the winner information for the Banquet V00 NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the Banquet 400 on Sunday, October 9"'and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFEERS°N POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 PACE 13 LIGHTERSIDE Salome's Stars Week of October 17 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your moodier side might emerge this week. But the dark period should pass in time for the party-loving Lamb to go on a happy gambol with some very special people this weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Yet again, you show your skill at being able to indulge in your love of the arts this week while still taking care of practical matters, including some still-unfinished business matters. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A potential change might appear to be what you've been looking for. In any event, con­ sider both the negative as well as the positive possibilities before making any sort of de­ cision. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relationships continue to dominate your aspect this week on a mostly positive lev­ el, with just a few problem ar­ eas you can smooth over. Also, try to be flexible about travel plans. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You love being on center stage, and while you absolutely purr at the sound of all that praise, be careful not to take on too many commitments at the ex­ pense of time spent with loved ones. VIRGO (August 23 to Sep­ tember 22) You might feel that you need to get involved in a matter concerning a friend or relative. But while the issues appear to be cut and dried, they might not be. Get more facts before you act. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A suggestion about a policy change could create heated reactions. Keep your mind open and resist joining in with naysayers un­ less they can show a real basis for their position. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While potential career changes warrant your interest, don't ignore current job responsibilities. A personal relationship can also benefit from more of your attention. SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ ber 22 to December 21) Don't guess at what the facts might be if you hope to make the best decision possible. The wise course is to ask direct ques­ tions and act on the answers you get. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your efforts involving that pesky problem should soon show positive signs of being resolved. This would allow you to shift some of your focus in another direc­ tion. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) While you enjoy well-deserved praise for get­ ting a difficult job done, there's no time to relax. A new chal­ lenge looms. Expect more sup­ port from a once-strong critic. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might still have explaining to do about your decision, but support grows as you continue to make your case. You might also want to start making plans for the up­ coming holidays. BORN THIS WEEK: You insist on making decisions based on facts, not on popular opinions. Have you considered a career in science? (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. 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They were a group of guys "lost" in other kinds and styles of music until they "found" each other. That's where the name came from. Allen and the fellow band members were asked to do a local cable TV show. Before that the band had not played anywhere too far from their own basement. To meet that deadline they decided to use the name The Lost & Found until they could think of a better one. That was in 1973, and now the name The Lost & Found is one of the most respected and recognized names in bluegrass music. Their TV appearances lead to wider attention among bluegrass music fans, which soon lead to recording and traveling, both of which became a way of life. This would cause the groups first member change. After three recording projects on the Outlet label Roger Handy would leave the band, being replaced by Bubba Chan­ dler. The group started get­ ting national recognition in 1980 when they signed with Rebel Re­ cords in Ro­ anoke, Vir­ ginia. Their first self titled Reb­ el session The Lost & Found, produced a song called Leftove r B i s c u i t s , w r i t t e n by Harold Handy who is Roger's b r o t h e r . Leftover B i s c u i t s be would the start Lost & Found from Ferrum, Virginia of what ev­ ery band must have to survive. Ev­ The Suns Gonna Shine proj­ Admission for the show is ery band has to have a sig­ ect on Rebel was recorded by $10.00 for adults and $5 for nature song or songs that these new members and is ages 12 and under. Conces­ people will recognize. Lost & still one of the group's best sions are available by "We Found's next Rebel project, sellers, with songs like The Care". Tickets may be pur­ Endless Highway, produced Rabbit Song and Whitehouse chased at the door or in ad­ more of the same. Allen Blues. The Deal and Hymn vance by calling the Ashe Mills, Wild Mountain Flow­ Time was recorded on Rebel County Arts Center at (336) ers for Mary, and Love of by the same band and would 846-ARTS or Blue Moon the Mountains, still remain be original member Gene Guitars at 336-246-3275. today what we all know as Parker's last recordings with The Blue Ridge Concert Se­ standards. It was during the group. Since that time ries is sponsored by Mount this period that the group Allen and Dempsey have had Jefferson Mortgage Compa­ enjoyed a highly success­ players and singers come ny, Parker Tie Company, Inc., ful European tour, as well and go but they have never Roten Insurance Agency, as the States and Canada. lost their trademark sound Magic Video Music & More, The middle 80's would bring or their widespread fan base. Winner's Circle Restaurant more member changes. Steve The Lost & Found, Always & Steakhouse, Lonesome Wilson joined the group on entertaining and always Pine @ 1-800-BLUEGRASS, the guitar, and fiddle player there for the folks who have Premier Electric Co and Steve Thomas was added. always been there for them. Nichol's Trucking Co. 2 to 4 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm through October 30. The Blue Ridge Music Center, milepost 213 near the Virginia-North Carolina state line, will host the final concert of the fall season on Sunday afternoon, October 16 at 2 pm. The concert will fea­ ture the Camp Creek Boys, the McPeak Brothers and the Country boys. Bring lawn Visit the Parkway this fall chairs and a picnic lunch, if Celebrated in legends, stories and camp-songs, the American black bear has been called "a symbol of wildness" in the world. Thousands of people visit parks and forests every year in hopes of catch­ ing even a glimpse of a bear, while other visitors dread the very thought. Area residents are invited to join Park Rang­ er Jeff Tibbs in learning how to be "Bear Aware", a presen­ tation on these fascinating inhabitants of our woodlands. He will talk about the Blue Ridge Parkway campaign to keep the wild in bears and of­ fer a few hints on how to keep sented by guest musician Stu the bears in the wild- and not Shenk. Area residents are also at your picnic table or in your back yard! The program will invited to attend the Friday be offered at 7 pm on Satur­ evening programs at the day, October 15 and 29 at the Bluffs Lodge at milepost 241. Doughton Park Campground Ranger Rejane Butler will of­ campfire circle, milepost 239. fer a series of natural history Everyone is welcome and at­ programs: "Arthoropod or tendees need not be camping Arachnid?","Scoop on Poop" in the campground to join in. and "Bits and Pieces" offered There's parking available at On October 14, October 21 the campfire circle, which is and October 28 respectively. to the right past the entrance Programs start promptly at 7 station. On Saturday, October pm and last 30 to 45 minutes. 22, at 7 pm, a special evening All are welcome. The historic of traditional southern Ap­ Brinegar Cabin will be open palachian music will be pre­ for visitation on Fridays, from Lexington, NC - There's "Barbecue Capi­ nothing like sniffing the tal of the World." aroma, sharing the flavor, Each year, enjoying the taste and sa­ a nine-square voring every morsel of a block region of barbecue sandwich with the uptown area 100,000 other people at the is filled with same time. Sipping a drink. arts and crafts Talking. Laughing. It's the vendors, enter­ place to be. tainment stages, You'll find such comrad- street perform­ ery during the 22nd Annual ers, and festi­ Barbecue Festival, in Lex­ val food. Three ington. The Barbecue Festi­ large tents serve val is always held one of the up thousands of last two Saturdays in Octo­ pounds of barbe­ ber. And it's a big deal... cue sandwiches, made This year, on Saturday, freshly October 22, 2005, the streets from area restau­ of Historic Uptown Lexing­ rants. The 2005 entertainment ton transform into a great big playground with food, schedule will feature perfor­ entertainment, shopping mances by some of the finest and lots of family fun. It all local, regional, and national begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs talent. The Grandstand will 'til 6:00 p.m. The festival is once again host the annual free and plenty of pdrking "104.1 WTQR Guitar Pull" will be available. Shuttles featuring country music will provide transportation stars Jamie O'Neal, Josh service from satellite park­ Turner, Keith Anderson & ing lots throughout the city. Jason Aldean. Other Grand­ Amtrak trains, running be­ stand performers include tween Raleigh and Char­ Chairman of the Board, The lotte, will stop in Lexington Alabama Blues Brothers, in the morning and after­ and Eddie Miles perform­ noon. The Piedmont and ing his Tribute to Elvis. The Carolinian reserve the Fes­ children's Stage will feature tival day to make their only outstanding acts including Mark Lippard, Raggs Kids stop here during the year. More that 100,000 people Club Band, and Steve Gryb are expected to attend and performing his interactive enjoy the flavor of slow- percussion show featuring cooked barbecue, the kind 200+ instruments. The oth­ that makes the city the er stages will include perfor­ you wish. Concessions are also available. The new visi­ tor center and exhibit area will remain open from 9 am to 5 pm daily through Octo­ ber 30. The current exhibit, "Hometown Stars", tells the story of the many area mu­ sicians and singers who re­ corded in the 1920s, 30s and early 40s. The programs are spon­ sored by the National Park Service and are free of charge. All programs are weather permitting and subject to change. Call the Blue Ridge Music Center for more infor­ mation: (276) 238-9042. Most Blue Ridge Parkway visitor facilities will be closed for the season on November 1. After that, information on winter road conditions and closures is available via the Parkway Info Line (828) 298-0398 V"\. t * y p ^fly ( BARBECUE Capitol Steps on ASU campus Boone, NC--If your idea of a Friday night out on the town includes Bill Clinton impersonator dressed as El­ vis singing "Return to Cen­ ter, ViewPoint Unknown," then Farthing Auditorium is the place for you on Friday, October 21, as the political stone unturned. No politi­ cian—or political situation-is safe from their lyrical mockery. According to Vari­ ety magazine, "left, right or center, Capitol Steps...has a laugh and an insult for ev­ eryone." Capitol Steps began in December of 1981 at a Christmas party for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, when three staff members for Republican Senator Charles Perry were assigned to provide enter­ tainment. Troupe legend has it that they wanted to put on a traditional Nativity play, but "in all of Congress were unable to find three wise men or a virgin." Instead, they borrowed a giant fake check that had been created as a prop for a subcommit­ tee debate and used it to il­ lustrate a carol entitled 'Im­ mense Expense is Mainly in Defense.' The rest is history, spoofed in song. Since this auspicious de­ but performance, the Capitol Steps have played to packed houses across the nation, in­ cluding Boone, for 24 years. They have recorded 23 al­ bums including, It's Not Over 'Til the First Lady Sings, Georgie on My Mind, All I Want for Christmas is a Tax Increase, Fools on the Hill, and most recently, Four More Years in the Bush Leagues. They have made countless television appearances, on shows such as "Good Morn­ ing America," the "Today Show," "20/20," "Entertain­ ment Tonight," "Nightline," and three national specials for public television. They are also regulars on Na­ tional Public Radio, both on "All Things Considered" and quarterly specials. Lauded even by those who have felt the brunt of their wit, the Capitol Steps treat their critics' comments as badges of honor. George H.W. Bush noted, "The Capi­ tol Steps make it easier to mances by the Band of Oz, Coastline Cloggers, Scearce & Ketner, Chris Daughtry, HIPSHACK, and many oth­ er local and regional groups. Please see a festival bro­ chure or visit the festival website www.barbecuefestival.com for a complete list­ ing of entertainment. The Barbecue Carnival and Family area provides all kinds of fun activities for children. And, everyone loves the "Hogway Speed­ way" racing pigs! Other 2005 festival special attrac­ tions include: a 50-ton Pig Themed Sand Sculpture (yes, 50-tons-that's equivalent to 100,000 pounds of sugar); Juried Art and Craft show; and Antique Car Show; Cor­ vette exhibit; a bicycle Stunt Show; "Festival Chop Shop" Lumberjack Sports Show; Rock Climbing Wall and lots more. Photo opportunities abound! The annual celebration culminates a month-long series of events celebrating the local cuisine: Barbecue Festival Tennis Tournament, Sept. 30-Oct. 2; Tour de Pig, October 8; Pepsi "Pig Tale" Creative Writing Competi­ tion, Oct. 1-Oct. 15; "Swine on Your Mind? See Your Ideas Go Up in Sand" Sand Sculpture Design/Theme Competition Oct. 1- Oct. 14; Barbecue Festival GolfTournament, Oct. 15-16; Festival High School Air-Rifle Match Competition, Oct. 15; Senior "Pig Out" Party, held annu­ ally at the DC Senior Cen­ ter, Oct. 19; and the Hawg Run, held the morning of the 88.7, Mix 102.3 and High­ way 106 New Country. Tickets to the October 21 performance by Capitol Steps are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, ASU faculty and staff, and $8 for all students. For tickets or information, call 800-841-ARTS(2787) or 828-262-4046, or visit www. pas.appstate.edu. SkyLine SkyBest Festival. Each year, more than 40 area non­ profits raise money selling concessions, parking cars, selling raffle tickets, and more. The Davidson County Chapter of the American Red Cross holds its larg­ est blood drive at the celebration. The art of slowly cooking pork shoul­ ders over beds of hot hickory coals began in the early 1900s. The meat was so tender and tasty, that trav­ elers planned their trips around a stop for a sliced or chopped barbecue sandwich. Today, there are more than 25 barbecue restaurants in the Lexington area. The idea to develop a local street festival was the brain­ child of Joe Sink, Jr., pub­ lisher of the local newspaper, The Dispatch. He brought Kay Saintsing, a local event producer, on board to devel­ op the community event and collectively they decided the festival should celebrate Lexington's famous barbe­ cue heritage. BB&T agreed to become a co-sponsor...and the festival was born! In 1984, the Barbecue Festival attracted approximately 30, 000 people and the barbecue chefs cooked 3,000 pounds FESTIVAL or 22* leave public life." Humor­ ist PJ O'Rourke praised, "The Capitol Steps are what Washington would be like if everyone were funnier and could sing." The troupe is especially proud of their Surgeon General's warning, granted them by C. Everett Koop: " The Capitol Steps will cause your sides to split." Many of the perform­ ers have worked on Capitol Hill, some for Republicans, some for Democrats and some for members who, in their words, "sit firmly on the fence." The members of the current Capitol Steps case have at one time or an­ other worked in the offices of eleven US Senators and seven members of the House of Representatives. Most of these politicians have since been defeated—or placed under investigation. In ad­ dition to touring the world, the troupe currently plays Chelsea's in Georgetown every Friday and Saturday night. The October 21 perfor­ mance at Farthing Audito­ rium promises a tongue-incheck repertoire, including: "You're So Vague," "Turban Cowboy," "Fakey Purple Hearts," "Cheney and the Jets," "Wouldn't It Be Hill­ ary?" and "If I Only Had a Plan." The Capitol Steps perfor­ mance is part of the 2005-06 Performing Arts Series pre­ sented by Appalachian State University's Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. In addition to sponsorship by SkyBest Communications, the Performing Arts Series also receives support from ten generous media spon­ sors: The Mountain Times, the Watauga Democrat, Mountain Television Net­ work, Charter Communica­ tions, WFDD 88.5, WDAV 89.9, WETS 89.5, WNCW of barbecue. In 2004, the at­ tendance was estimated at more than 130,000 people and 15,000 pounds of Barbe­ cue were served. The Barbecue Festival has won numerous awards, including being named one of the Top Ten Food Festivals in America, by Travel & Lei­ sure Magazine. The South­ east Tourism Society has re­ peatedly listed the Barbecue Festival as one of its Top 20 Events for October. And the list of kudos goes on. The Festival was includ­ ed in the Local Legacies Pro­ gram to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress and was most recently named One of Ten Great Places to Celebrate Food, by USA Today. During the 2005 session of the North Carolina Legis­ lature, the Festival was the talk of the town in Raleigh. A bill was introduced nam­ ing the Barbecue Festival as the state's official food fes­ tival. Since barbecue tends to be a political food staple, the idea got bogged down in technicalities and never passed. Still, the Barbecue Fes­ tival continues to serve as a year 'round ambassador for the city of Lexington to people round the globe. For more information, log onto www.barbecuefestival. com or call 336-956-1880. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_1011 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., October 11, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 14 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-10-11 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/65abf746d6280f42ddd6a963494abacd.pdf 9f6946dc9834fc6f6a4e5391e3a8975e PDF Text Text • GamDMi leaas girls to win AU page 1B • Seniors win powder-puff game Phone:336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 wwwjeffersonpost.com page 1B • Bulldog soccer team unbeaten page 3B Volume 80, Issue 82 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Rapid growth coming, Sen. Burr says by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor North Carolina will see tre­ mendous growth over the next two decades, and rural areas especially will feel the pres­ sure, according to Sen. Rich­ ard Burr, visiting Ashe and surrounding counties during time off from Congress. Burr stopped in Ashe County Tuesday on his tour of the district to meet with offi­ cials at the airport. He heard about expansion plans for the airport from County Manager Dan McMillan and discussed issues with county commis­ sioners and other local lead­ ers. The topic of growth was foremost on the minds of those present. Burr said the state is anticipating a 53 percent growth in population over the next 20 years, and rural areas like Ashe County will feel the pressure. "We will need two or three of everything compared to what we have today," Burr Photo by Linda Burchette Sen. Richard Burr, at left, heard about expansion plans at Ashe County Airport from County Manager Dan McMillan, and discussed issues with local leaders including, from left, Commissioners Gerald Price, Judy Porter Poe and Richard Blackburn, during a visit to the county on Tuesday. cow said. This lnrllinPC roads, This includes roorlc schools and homes. That means, he said, three more elementary schools for every existing one, three more high schools, three more universi­ ties, and North Carolina al­ ready has a plethora of col­ leges and universities. Just the thought of that makes one wonder what will happen to the green and sce­ nic parts of the state, most important in the mountains where tourists flock to ei\joy the beauty and serenity that local residents treasure. The lower part of the state, Burr said, is already so paved over with roads, with a fourlane road to everywhere, that this anticipated growth will find its way into the moun­ tains and less populated ar­ eas. Officials noted that Ashe could use some improvement in the road system, especially on NC 88 east toward Laurel Springs. Burr said that one reason fnr for tkin anticipated growth this nntinmol >.iJ fTTAU't k in the state is the flooding of the work force with college graduates, and he encour­ aged Ashe County officials to cultivate a close relationship with area universities, Appa­ lachian State in particular. Higher education connections are valuable tools in industry recruitment, he said, and if graduates find jobs it helps the universities in their re­ cruiting efforts. Another reason for North Carolina's anticipated popula­ tion expansion is the booming second home industry. Lots below Asheville, Burr said, are rivaling those on the coast for value, with half-acre moun­ tain lots bringing $500,000 in revenue. It's the view and the ease of development, he said, and Ashe County's terrain is similar to the area southwest of Asheville with extraordi­ nary views and sloping land. Many of these expensive lots in the mountains are be­ ing bought and built upon by PAri \n ratn nvn/>iitiirno Dill corporate executives, Burr noted. The mountain develop­ ment process comes into play with the area's economy, and those areas will start to feel it, he said. "We're catering to a very high end group of folks," Bunsaid of the second home in­ dustry. "The buzz from North Carolina nationally is that this state is as strong as any­ where in the country as a place to build a second home." The secret for North Carolina, he said, is getting those exec­ utives here and having them bring their boards here. Helen Ruth Almond, Heri­ tage Tourism Officer with the Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development for North Carolina, said it is important for local leaders to know who lives in their area, those ex­ ecutives with seasonal homes who might bring their fellow board members to the area. McMillan told Burr of Eric Hunter's project to sell 477 See Burr, page 5A AEV marks major expansion at Jefferson plant expand and reconfigure our entire production flow in the next six months. We antici­ pate a 25 percent increase in overall production capacity as a result of new this facil­ ity" Founded in 1990, AEV is the second largest ambulance Company now 2nd largest ambulance maker in nation American 'Emergency Ve­ hicles has come a long way in 15 years, from the bottom of the industry to second na­ tionwide in ambulance man­ ufacturing, said CEO Mark Van Arnam to state and local officials, visitors and employ­ ees gathered Monday at the company's new paint facility. 28,000 square foot paint facil­ ity includes three air makeup paint booths with baking ov­ ens, electrostatic paint appli­ cation system, computerized paint delivery and mixing system, chassis/body mount­ ing cranes, and complete ve­ hicle graphics shop. Van Ar­ nam said only a few details remain to be completed be­ fore the facility will be in full liew latHICy on LneiiiiT above AEVs main plant on Don Walters Road in Jefferson. Built at a cost of approxi­ mately $2 million, the new lost, and many brought into the world. AEV vehicles were at the World Trade Center tragedy and are in use in the Gulf Coast. "We are proud of our record and our service," said Van Arnam. Jefferson Mayor Dana Tugman read a proclamation "Gui new paluF laclliiy is a state of the art plant with Photo by Linda Burchette the most current equipment," AEV Executive Vice President Randy Hanson led a tour fol­ said Van Arnam. "This new lowing Monday's dedication of a new paint facility on the hill operation will allow us to above the main plant. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The event was to dedicate the operation. Heritage Area plans moving forward BLUErRIDQE by Jim Thompson Editor Plans for Ashe County's role as part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area are moving forward. Members of the local committee met with Heri­ tage Area Executive Direc­ tor Penn Dameron Monday evening at Sweet Aromas in downtown West Jefferson. The gathering featured a presentation by Dr. Patricia Mitchell, county economic developer, that outlined 17 proposed initiatives here that do or would tie in with the Heritage Area's plan to develop tourism based on local culture and tradition. These initiatives include: •New River Art School, to teach and promote indige- NATIONAL n t B I T A Q t ARC*A nous art forms of the region, while providing employment opportunities. Classes and workshops would be provid­ ed for residents as well as tourists. •Blueway Canoe Trail, which would develop a wa­ ter trail on the New River in this state, Virginia and West Virginia. •Todd South Fork Greenway Project is presently developing a five-mile greenway along the banks of the New River, beginning at Todd Island Community Park. •Agri-Cultural Tourism Trails Project operates on the interest of urban dwell­ ers in experiencing farm life. This initiative would de­ velop trails featuring farm­ ing life here and in adjacent counties. •Ashe Mountain Farm Life Museum is a project to create a permanent series of displays recording the his­ tory of local farming. •Ashe County Farmers Market is already one of the most popular ongoing events in the county. The initiative seeks to extend the market's season, improve its location and expand to other sites, such as Todd, Riverview and Jefferson. •Ashe County Christ­ mas Tree Festival of Lights. While Christmas in July is famous in the region, the county has no holiday festi­ val in December. This would help eliminate a tourism "shoulder" season. •Elkand International Puppetry Festival is an out­ growth of the already-popu­ lar puppet-related events based at the art school in Todd. •Riverfest will preserve local musical traditions and celebrate a variety of local traditions. • Preservation and access enhancement of local histo­ ry material at Ashe County See Heritage, page 5A Photo by Linda Burchette Jefferson Mayor Dana Tugman, left, presented a locally hand­ made "key to the city" to AEV CEO Mark Van Arnam Monday during dedication of the company's new paint facility. manufacturer in the United States with customers world­ wide for the AEV TraumaHawk vehicles. The company has built in excess of 5,000 ambulances since 1996 when the current building opened, and expects to be building one thousand ambulances a year with the anticipated ex­ pansion. Millions of patients have been transported in AEV Ashe County built ve­ hicles sharing in the human experience of lives saved and for AEV and presented Van Arnam with a key to the city, a wooden plaque made by Paul Hardy of Jefferson. Also speaking was Larry Rhodes, chairman of the Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners, who said AEV is an asset to be proud of in the county with its benefit to the local economy and its world­ wide reputation. On behalf of AEV, Van Arnam accepted acknowledgements from Joe See AEV, page 5A Time to Get On Board—and support our hospital Stephen Shoemaker The Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital Foundation is sponsor­ ing a special "Get On Board" kickoff event this Friday eve­ ning, October 14, at Frasers Restaurant in West Jeffer­ son. A reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., light refresh­ ments will be served and the event is open to the public. Noted, local artist Stephen Shoemaker, who designed the commemorative cards for this series, will be on hand to sign Contact Us Crimestoppers Commissioners meet Monday The family involved is offering a $150 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the larceny of items taken from their son's grave. Between Oct. 5 and Oct. 8, a concrete angel (approximately three feet high), a concrete bench with small angel and miscellaneous toys were taken from the grave at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery on Lower Nettle Knob Road. Persons with information on this crime should call Crimestoppers at 246-4188 or Det. William Sands at 219-2600. Ashe County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Oct. 17 at Ashe County Courthouse in Jef­ ferson. Prior to the regular meeting, which begins at 3:30 p.m., the board will conduct a public hear­ ing at 1:30 p.m. in regards to an incentive package for industrial recruitment for the Oldham facility. Items on the regular meeting agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.: Tax Administrator Keith Little with the monthly tax refund report. • 3:45 p.m.: Cooperative Extension Director Ju­ lie Landry with a quarterly update. Under general session, the board will discuss By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpo8t.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com cards with this year's design from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cur­ rent cardholders are invited to drop by as well as those who still wish to purchase a "Get-on-Board" card. Addi­ tional cards will be available for purchase at the event. The "Get On Board" card program, now in its second year, is sponsored by Ashe Memorial Hospital Founda­ tion. The card offers shoppers discounts on regular-priced merchandise from well over 100 local merchants and is a fund-raising project to ben­ efit our local, community hos­ pital. For just $50, the "Get On Board" Card entitles the cardholder to discounts at participating locations from October 15 - November 15, 2005. For more information about the program, please contact Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital at 846-7101. Stephen Shoemaker's latest drawing is featured on this year's Get On Board card. rate adjustments for Charter Communications, an appointment to the Farmland Preservation Ad­ visory Board, and consideration of funding for a project at Ashe Civic Center. Musical fundraiser planned Come out to a musical fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center. Featured will be the Carolina Creek Bluegrass Band, Jerry Smith & Friends and the Red Hill Ramblers. Tick­ ets are $5 each with all proceeds benefiting the se­ nior center on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 246-4347 or '246-2461. �PAGY 2A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Author, cook visits River House Sunday Author and gourmet cook Jim Early will be the guest for River House Sun­ day Salon Series on Oct. 16. He will offer a talk and book signing at 4 p.m. fol­ lowed by dinner at 5 p.m. Jim Early is a trial law­ yer and Superior Court mediator. He lives in Win­ ston-Salem, and has three children. He is the author of what many call the de­ finitive book on North Car­ olina barbecue, The Best Tar Heel Barbecue Manteo to Murphy. He speaks na­ tionally and internation­ ally to fellow lawyers and business personnel on qual­ ity of life issues and stress management. He is also an experienced hunting and fishing guide and leads parties to venues such as Alaska, Montana, the Ba­ hamas, Scotland, South Dakota and Africa. Early is a gourmet cook and has taught numerous cooking classes for local colleges, businesses, etc., and his meals run the gam­ ut from black tie to kicked back around a campfire. He shares proceeds from his current books with Special Olympics North Carolina and Feed the Children. Early's latest book, Re­ flections - The Memories and Recipes of a Southern Cook, contains 30 all new original dips and spreads that capture flavors from memorable culinary en­ counters from Richmond to Dallas to Key West. Some of these treats were the of­ ferings of chefs in four or five star restaurants, oth­ ers came from the loving hands of Southern cooks in private homes. Jim Early In each instance the per­ son preparing the food con­ veyed, spoken or unspoken, "You are my friend and I have prepared this espe­ cially for you. Enjoy."To cap­ ture these moments, Early carefully handcrafted each dip until he achieved the taste and bouquet of flavors he sought. These gourmet dips and spreads are the product of over 2,700 hours and approximately $18,000 in ingredients and develop­ ment. With the exception of liqueurs, the ingredients fof these dips can be readily found in most well stocked grocery stores. To create recipes for classic Southern desserts where none existed, Early spent untold hours with lovely ladies in their eight­ ies and nineties who at­ tempted to recall how their mother, grandmother, great aunt, etc., made a certain dish. After many hours of research for each des­ sert, Early prepared large spreadsheets to determine lines of commonality of in­ Reminder of fall festival Flannery by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Celebrate the season to­ morrow with a new festival in downtown West Jefferson. Jefferson Station (former Thomasville Furniture Plant) gredients and then attempt­ will host the Fall Leaf Festi­ ed to guess from descrip­ val on Saturday, Oct. 15, from tions such as "a handful," a 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with food, music, dance performances, "coffee cup" and "a little tin health screenings, informa­ scoop" the amount of each tion booths, craft vendors, ingredient. Stretching his and more. culinary skills, he then con­ Everyone is invited to cocted prototype desserts come out and enjoy the enter­ until he reached a base­ tainment and refreshments line dessert that pleased provided by local artists and his pallet and captured the the merchants of the shops at dish he sought. He then Jefferson Station. prepared this dessert three Raffle tickets will be sold times consecutively to de­ for a quilt by the Ashe Coun­ termine if it met baseline ty Piecemakers Quilt Guild. standards. After clearing Mountain Home Life will this bar, Early then added be offering blood pressure his special touches and cre­ checks. New River Homes ated a uniquely wonderful will be on hand with the lat­ array of "special" Southern est modular home floor plans, and Blue Ridge Energies will classics. David Holt, Grammy have information. Enjoy entertainment from award-winning storyteller and musician, has this to the Mountain Overtones bar­ bershop chorus, Fleet Feet say about Jim's book, "Jim Cloggers, Dancing Debbies, Early's Reflections: The April's School of Dance, and Memories and Recipes of a others. The Rock-N Country Southern Cook is the gold Band will perform a variety standard for dips and des­ serts. These dips let your guest know you really care about them and want to serve something special. Gourmet cook Early has dug deep in Southern cul­ ture finding the most de­ licious recipes and then adding his own ingenious touches. If you care about fine dips and desserts - you have struck the motherThe members of River lode." Rock Gallery would like to Printing of the book is announce the unveiling of sponsored by BB&T, with "Art on the Rocks" on Friday, portions of the proceeds go­ Oct. 14. This is an innova­ ing to support of Feed the tive project that will be re­ Children. peated several times during For information and res­ the year. Members have each ervations, please call River produced 10 collector pieces House at 982-2109 or email of art with an autumn theme riverhouse@skybest.com. in their own style. Each 4Information is available on inch square design will be the Internet at www.river- sold for $15. Participating members housenc.com. include Cathy Allinder, Karl at local bookstore of country and rock music in the outdoor pavilion from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There will be lots for chil­ dren to enjoy, including a clown handing out suckers and balloons, and face paint­ ing by Casey Wilson and Tyler Hendry. Keith Stroud from New River Zoo will have several live animals on site including Sue the baby leop­ ard. Available refreshments will include hot dogs, popcorn, cheese nachos, snow cones and cotton candy for the 25 years ago price of 25 cents per item, and Dr Pepper drinks. While attending the Fall Leaf Festival, enjoy touring Jefferson Station to see the businesses that have located there, view the many pieces of artwork by professional, amateur and youth artists, inspect the condominiums, and see just what this facility offers as a "new, fun place to live, work, shop and play." For more information about Jefferson Station and opportunities for retail, com­ mercial or residential space, call owner Tom Banks at 2190014 or email jeffersonstation @earthlink.net. Local author Burl Flan­ nery will sign copies of his book, "Thirty Minutes of Glory, Thirty Months of Hell," at Skyland Books Saturday (Oct. 15) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flannery's book relates his experiences during the Vietnam War in the mid 1960s where he was at­ tached to the 13th Combat Aviation (DELTA) Battal­ ion and the 101st, the Avia­ tion Battalion at Soctrang, South Vietnam. " I believe we, as Viet­ nam veterans and those outside that view us under the microscope often for­ get one thing: those things that are valuable enough to lock away are worth pos­ sessing," he says in the in­ troduction of his book. "I hope, if you are a Vietnam veteran, as you turn the pages of "Thirty Minutes of Glory," you, too, will find you have locked away valu­ ables you will share with the world. If you are not a Vietnam veteran, I hope you will understand the locks I have opened for you are but a few that could be unlocked by thousands of others who served in Viet­ nam." He is a graduate of Wil­ kes Community College and Palmer College in Charles­ ton, S.C. He worked with Pizza Hut for a number of years and was honored in 1979 when the restaurants he supervised were the first to become a Charter Member of Eight Hundred Thousand-Dollar Weeks in the history of Pizza Hut. Burl lives near West Jef­ ferson and currently works in real estate investing part time. River Rock event Doege, Susan Kopacka, Katrina Kolseth, Ric Kolseth, Carol Lawrence, Linda McCalister, Pat Kincheloe Mor­ rison, Rebecca Pivetta, Clay­ ton Proctor, Barbara Revis, Lyn Soeder, Mary Timothy, and Cheryl Williams. 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The bride is the daughter of Jim and Linda Benson of Crumpler. She is a 2000 graduate of WCC with a degree in Business Admin­ istration. She is employed with High Country Council of Governments. The groom is the son of Brenda and Jerry Garland of West Jefferson and Jeannie Byland-Carter of Elkin and the late Randy Byland. He is a 1998 graduate of Bepver Creek. High. School and 2001 graduate of WCC with a degree in Construc­ tion Technology. He is em­ ployed with Builders Mart of Ashe. Taylor Smith, daughter of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jamie Eller and Christy Perry, sisters of the groom, and Lauren Little. Derek Richardson served as best man. Groomsmen were Chris Byland and Bryan Byland, brothers of the groom and Tim Byland, uncle of the groom. Ush­ ers were Daniel Greene and Ian Norman, nephew of the groom. Rosalind Norman, niece of the groom, was the flower girl. The ring bearer was JT Austin, son of the bride. Sara South stood at the guest register. The reception was held immediately after the cer­ emony at the home of the bride and groom with DJ Michael Houck providing the music. Afler a honeymoon to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, the couple resides in Fleet­ wood, NC. The couple would like to say u special thank you to Cathy Lewis for the beau­ tiful flowers and decora­ tions, Joe Eller for being our photographer, Earl Ro­ land for videotaping, Sum­ mer Roland for doing our makeup, Jamie Eller for doing everyone's hair, Willy Teaster and Steve Miller for handling the parking and to everyone who pitched in at the last minute to pull it all together. Ken, I see leaves of green Red, orange, yellow too. It's been 15 years Since I married you And I think to myself... What a wonderful world. We're in the mountains now With B-Bob and Miss Chris We have Bear and Moo To round out the list And I think everyday to myself... What a wonderful world! Wendi and Craig Hash of Fleetwood announce the birth of a daughter, Lessie Ann Hash, born September 30, 2005 at Watauga Medi­ cal Center. She weighed six pounds and six ounces. Paige and Derek Richard­ son of Warrensville announce the birth of a daughter, Katie Alexandra Richardson. She was born September 30, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed seven pounds SOUTHERN ^or STATES Cost: $40 - Includes P & H; 4 - 6 weeks Delivery Send orders to: Bruce H. Farmer 12 Debbie Lane Pequca, PA 17565 717-284-3405 Provide Name, Address & Phone Number Buy a Jar Candle and Get Tealights Free! at Wu> Jefferson Rent-A l l members °* SSC, Inc. - West Jefferson Service 28.2005,11:00 a.m. Business meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. SSC, Inc. - West Jefferson Service, 430 Highway 221 South West Jefferson, North Carolina Agenda includes annual elections and management reports. Frid^y' 0c,ober By order of the Stockholder Advisory Board Tommy Slurgill, Chairman Happy Anniversary! My love, S.C. 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(905) HONDA 1 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Preserving our heritage There are two things that will help preserve our mountain heritage, and the most important of them is money. That is not government money, but consumer money. Our heritage will flourish if there is a way for those who carry on these traditions to earn a living through them. Handmade items were becoming a rarity in much of the mountains by the 1920s. But then some wellmeaning souls in New York and elsewhere helped develop markets for things like quilts and handmade toys. That was fueled by a national revulsion at tech­ nology, caused by the hor­ rors of World War I. The Roaring '20s and the changing role of women also produced a backlash, which included a revival of mountain music. The suc­ cess of WSM's Grand Ole Opry and the WLS Barn Dance in Chicago led to the birth of country music. Anxieties over the Cold War and the atomic bomb helped start the Folk Music revival of the late 1950s. Doc Watson, who had been selling pencils on the street just a few years earlier, found himself before a soldout house at Carnegie Hall. Then the reaction of another generation to Vietnam and Watergate sent many heading back Member: to the land. Foxfire helped fuel interest in handmade items and old-time ways of living. Instrument mak­ ers suddenly became com­ mon in the region, as did other craft makers. And the reason was simple—there was a market for what they made. So for the people working on the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, here is the key: if you can help devel­ op markets for handmade goods and mountain music, the makers and the pickers will come. Trust us: they are out there. The second thing that is necessary is one or more locations that make the makers and pickers eas­ ily accessible to consumers. One need travel no farther than Beckley, W.Va., to see Tamarack and realize the potential there is for hon­ oring our traditions, while offering those who carry them on the opportunity to make a decent living. This second part will take government money, but is guaranteed to pay dividends many times over. Preserving our heri­ tage is not just a matter of nostaglia or sentiment. Mountain people—starting with the children—have every reason to be proud of their rich heritage, which is what makes us unique in the country and world. Post N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. 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Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. My happy ending FRIDAY, OCIOBKR PAGE 4A 14, 2005 MARCH OF THE WOOLY WORMS To the Editor: Thank you Susan Phillips for your analysis of me and my writing. You were amazingly close on some of your observations albeit totally wrong on others. As Mr. Getty so aptly pointed out, you fail to "connect the dots". "He obviously keeps copies and a careful eye on what everyone has to say" so DO vou was your astute observa­ THINK WELL BE IN QUIET tion. Of course I do. How A DOCUMENTARY? KEEP else can I be so smugly sure MARCHING that what I refer to is accu­ rate? You might try using viable references from time to time it sure beats the heck out of trying to wing it. I am no more troubled by your letters than I would be by watching a drunk fum­ the warning of terrorism op States in Vietnam was not bling for his or her car keys. the NYC subway come from? psychological or military; Actually, I find the naive­ Maybe fighting wars over it was political. Unless the te of them engaging. You there is not actually making US could stand up a gov­ "feel," I am at a age where I should consider my health. tory manner and if it were us safer here. ernment that could defend To deny that there is a link itself and that was worth That's a fair assessment. possible to write a sneer it At what age do you "feel" would accompany the term. between our foreign policies defending, America could people should not consider In your own words," it's a and terrorism is madness. It neither leave Vietnam safe­ their health? simple nickname used by isn't about religion. Islam as ly nor accomplish anything I am happy, happy, happy, Republicans and Democrats a religion forbids terrorism by staying. According to the that many people frequent­ and was never meant deri­ as does Christianity which Army War College the South ly tell you that they enjoy sively either way." You doesn't prevent Christian Vietnamese government, yours and Mr. Dudley's let­ fooled me. Furthermore, terrorists. They are a fringe "was crippled from the start ters. Guess what? I also your condescending conclu­ in both religions. by three main weaknesses enjoy them but I seem to sion of how Dubya came into If Islamic fundamental­ that no amount of American have difficulty locating use as opposed to "double- ism and blind hatred of lib­ intervention could offset: even one person who hav­ yoo ("most likely due to eral societies were the point, military inferiority, ram­ ing read yours and his let­ the inability of the South we would be seeing waves of ters are not offended by to pronounce the letter W suicide terrorists coming out pant corruption, and lack of political legitimacy." your constant belittling of correctly") speaks volumes of Iran. We aren't. Islamic In addition to repeating Southerners, especially about your attitude toward fundamentalist countries "we are making progress", Southern Christians, and Southerners in general. How have not been responsible the other fantasy spoken their values. Do I disagree do we solve this inequity of for any suicide terrorist with your views? Assuredly! speech ability Susan? Would attack. Iraq never had a sui­ by shrub is that AmericanUpset by them? Hardly! I you suggest petitioning the cide terrorist attack until trained Iraqi forces will be able to do what the American think amused would be more federal government to rush our invasion. Since 1995 forces have not: defeat the accurate. Your attempt to in a battalion of allocution- most attacks came from resistance and pacify Iraq. mask your "judgement call" ists and teach the dumb red­ countries where the U.S. Men don't throw away as "simply, an observation" necks how to talk? While had troops stationed. Iraq's their lives for no reason. The is thinly veiled and totally suicide missions today are here do you think they could injustice of the American unnecessary. I have no prob­ teach me to say car instead carried out by Iraqi Sunnis occupation has recruited for lem being judged as "very and Saudis. Recall, 15 of the rigid and inflexible" when of caa or rabbit instead of 19 participants in the 9/11 the Iraqi resistance. Imagine wabbit? Shrub, being coined that we were invaded by an it comes to the Constitution by Molly Ivins of course, is attacks were Saudis. The army from Saudi Arabia for and the Bill of Rights. to be construed as a clever motivation is not religion the transparent purpose of Here's where it really pun with no negative conno­ but a desire to force military securing America's natural gets confusing. Ms. Phillips tation. Right! She, Maureen forces from the territory the wealth. Imagine that tens writes, "I read letters by Dowd, Michael Moore and "terrorist" considers their of thousands of American other writers with interest Donald Kaul are good heart­ homeland. people were killed in that and whether I agree or dis­ If stopping suicide terror­ invasion, entire cities were ed patriotic Americans look­ agree it never disturbs me— ing out for the wellbeing of ism is our goal, a solution leveled as reprisal for resist­ which is why I have no need is available to us. End our or time to participate in any the uneducated masses and occupation of foreign lands ing, and scores of Americans I'm applying to the Pope for tortured and humiliat­ meetings or forums." She and the suicide missions were Sainthood. ed. What type of man would later writes, "I work with Much to the discomfort will cease. This, incidentally, risk his life to come here to local and national organi­ of you Ms. Phillips and is what A1 Qaeda has been fight for our liberation? zations that share my con­ your comrade in words, Mr saying clearly for more than The Iraqi people are like cerns" and so on. No time to Dudley,, this will be the last a decade. Between 1982 us in at least one detail. spare to attend a forum with "happy" letter that I will and 1986, there were 41 They do not want to be ruled live people who might have a suicide terrorist attacks in logically supported opposing submit to lend some "bal­ Lebanon. Once the US and by foreigners. The more of view but time to "work" with ance' to the "negativity" that Israel withdrew their forces us there are and the longer ya'll (oops!) yous guys cre­ we stay, the greater will be local and national organiza­ ate. I believe I, with your from Lebanon, there were the opposition to us. Under tions? graciously accepted help, no more attacks. We are free the conditions of our occu­ I'm real, Jeff Daniels is have made my position clear to ignore all of these mes­ pation, any Iraqi govern­ real, Kershaw Getty is real and to continue on would be sages and go on pretending ment is bound to be seen and so are many people in redundant. Thank you edi­ our actions have no bearing as a puppet. Enough of the Ashe County who may not tor Thompson for allowing on their actions. If we're population will support the be fortunate enough to have me the opportunity to bow going to fight this war on opponents of the foreigners been born in a more progres­ out of this while I have a terror like fools, let's at least that the government will sive part of the country and shred of dignity left. After do it honestly, and lose like be crippled. Enough of the thus not be blessed with an all, I did opt to live in the we really mean it. elitist bearing, but they are In the days of the British population will tolerate hor­ South of my own volition, I real people just the same Empire, the "fanaticism" in rible and apparently sense­ can't help it if I love it. less attacks on fellow citi­ with real feelings and real Bill Reed III "natives" meant that they zens, as it has been doing, values. Grumpier objected to being invaded that the combatants will be You say, "thousands of and ruled by the British. people share the views of In Vietnam, we were try­ supported or at least not Mr Dudley and myself". ing to prop a government effectively opposed. The lon­ MILLIONS of people that had little legitimacy. In ger we stay there and try to share the views of Mssr. Iraq, we are trying to create "win," the longer and more Daniels, Getty and myself. a government and support costly the recovery process Now to the Dubya and it so it can become legiti­ will take. Be nice to America or we shrub labels. It is not the mate. It may be useful to use of the term Dubya or it's remember Henry Kissinger's will bring democracy to your origins that's objectionable, To the Editor: words about Vietnam. He country. If we're fighting them suggested in 1969 that the Craig Dudley but the context in which it is used always, by you there so we don't have to basic problem for the United and Mr. Dudley in a deroga- fight them here, where did ) Letters to the Editor Be nice to America Contact your representatives Senate Washington Sen. Elizabeth Dole 120 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6342 •Sen. Richard Burr Dirksen Senate Office Building SDB 40-C Washington, DC, NC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3154 House of Representatives Rep. Virginia Foxx 503 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 phone: 202-225-2071 Governor Raleigh Gov. Michael F. Easley Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 1-800-662-7952 Senate Sen. John Garwood 1118 Legislative Building Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919)733-5742 House of Representatives Rep. Gene Wilson 1109 Legislative Building Raleigh. NC 27601-1096 919-733-7727 Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost. com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Native American art on display at center by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor zines about Native American life and crafts are available Local Native American art­ for reference. ists and collectors are offering "I think the historical and an exhibit of their work and educational aspect of the ex­ collections at Ashe County hibit celebrates the history Arts Center through Nov. 18 of the total Native American in "American Roots," opening population of North America, tonight at 5 p.m. with a re­ the whole breadth and scope ception for artists and collec­ of cultures within each tribe," tors and a sampling of Native said Jane Lonon, executive American foods. director of the Ashe County Visitors will see the work Arts Council. and collections of Linda Lail Lonon said school tours are Spillane, Sandy Seaman, Jen­ planned of the exhibit, and nifer Gardiner, Luther Krid- anyone is welcome to visit. er, Edie Crutcher, Jo Greene Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 (and late husband John), Ken p.m. Monday through Friday and Raney Rogers, and Doug and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat­ Butler. Cheryl Roberts serves urday with special hours by as curator. Photo by Linda Burchette request. Both antique and contemporary Native American crafts are The exhibit offers both an­ "I've been to a lot of exhi­ tique and new arts and crafts bitions, and this is one of the now on exhibit at the Ashe Arts Center. such as baskets, pottery, ce­ best I've seen for variety and is so self evident, the quality the Gallery Crawl, 5-8 p.m., ramics, wall hangings, tools, extremely high quality," said of work these people do." and enjoy a look and a taste clothing, accessories, jewelry, Ken Rogers, a collector and Stop by The Gallery at of "American Roots." photography, paintings and coordinator for the Native Ashe County Arts Center Fri­ For more information, call sculpture. Books and maga­ American Studies Group. "It day evening, Oct. 14, during 846-ARTS. Clutter conqueror FlyLady coming to library Ashe County Public Li­ brary will host a special pre­ sentation with "The FlyLady" on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Learn from her organi­ zational skills for your home, family and business life. Maria Cilley is The Fly­ Lady. She does not fly a plane! To keep a long story short, she loves to teach people to flyfish. That is how she got the name - FlyLady. Cilley is a SHE(tm) (Sidetracked Home Execu­ tive). This system saved her life and continues to bless her. When Cilley found the www. SHEsintouch.com website years ago, she needed a user name for the forums. Every­ one was trying to help her come up with one. When they found out that she loved to fly- fish and she taught it at a lo­ cal college, they came up with "FlyLady." It is because of her SHEness that Cilley can now teach others. On December 7, 1999 someone asked Cilley for help and the FlyLady mentor­ ing group began. This group has always been her gift to whoever joined. All Cilley ever wanted to do was help people. And now, the name, FlyLa­ dy, has come to mean so much more. One of her members came up with a great acronym for it: Finally Loving Yourself (FLY) - this is the gift that Fly­ Lady wants you to receive. It was only after Cilley learned out how to "FLY" that she was able to become the person of her dreams. She has three rules that she lives by: She is a former Transylvania 1.Don't sweat the small County Commissioner and the stuff; what doesn't matter, author of FACE Control Jour­ doesn't matter. nal (for Financial Awareness 2.La ugh everyday. Even if Continually Empowers), a 46it is at yourself. page guidebook available free 3.Love like there is no to­ on her website (www. fly lady, morrow. net). She is also the author of "There are a lot of people in Sink Reflections, which began the same boat that you are," with her desire to, if nothing Cilley states on her website. else, have a clean sink before "Don't get upset and want to she went to bed each night. As get your home ship-shape in she advises; "Clean and pol­ no time flat! This is not our ish the kitchen sink until you type of cruise! We are on a can see your reflection. That pleasure trip, not speed boat sink must stay shiny because race. Your FLY Crew and I will it provides a sense of accom­ try to make your journey as plishment." comfortable as possible. With Come and see The FlyLady our thousands of passengers, in person at the library. Ev­ we are kept fairly busy." eryone is welcome. Cilley lives outside Bre­ For more information, call vard with her judge husband. 846-2041. Public Library: This initia­ tive would include digitizing selected historical material and provide website access to these items. •Junior Appalachian Mu­ County. •Enhance the visitor and welcome center. •Kitchen Cabinet: This project is developing a com­ case traditional crafts. There is also a goal to develop a Na­ tive American Cultural Cen­ ter. "We will have further fiddle and guitar to the coun­ ty's fourth, fifth and sixth grade students, while infus­ ing local music and storytell­ ing into all aspects of fourth grade curriculum. •Downtown West Jeffer­ son Streetscape Enhance­ ments: These would improve the safety and aesthetics of the downtown. •Working to coordinate countywide projects and mar­ keting. The goal is to create a "brand" that defines Ashe to allow local people to safely produce canned goods and other foods that meet com­ mercial health standards. This will give them the op­ portunity to start their own specialty food or catering businesses. •Preserving the 1904 Courthouse and completing the development of a muse­ um there. •Native American Heri­ tage Festival would celebrate the region's roots and show­ Mitchell. "Some of these proj­ ects, of course, are ongoing already." Through the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area pro­ cess, Mitchell said, Ashe can work with the other 24 coun­ ties involved to better at­ tract tourists—and preserve mountain heritage. All these counties are look­ ing to a small pot of federal grant money set aside this year to fund such projects. "This cycle, there is $350,000," tion and a regional outlook. "We have to avoid competing with each other," she said. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area spans twentyfive counties—over 10,000 square miles—and is home to approximately one million people. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area was estab­ lished by Congress and the President as the nation's 24th National Heritage Area in 2003. Washington, D.C., said she was thrilled to be partici­ pating in the dedication cer­ emony. She said the workers in Ashe County are a tribute to the community with their strong work ethic. It may be a surprise to some of them to hear AEV is second in the country in its industry. "For now," said Van Ar­ nam. "For now," Foxx said. "That's the attitude. Soon you'll be first. This is the kind of company that is the back­ bone of business in America. Small companies begun as entrepreneurial operations and grown in success and importance. It shows you can have high quality and be suc­ cessful." Foxx said she and her staff would be here to help AEV and Ashe County businesses whenever they need help. "We want to be here when you and your company an­ nounce you're number one," Foxx said to applause and a standing ovation for AEV. SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri&Sal 7 & 9 PM Theatre One Wallace a Gromit: 21^ gML ggc GLGL GIG GJGJF- The Fog 51G1GP' PG13 .G1G1G1GK ^gig]G]G]GJ Movie schedule for October 14 - 20, 2005 G1G1G1C G1G1G1C HG1G1G1G1G Financial partners in the development of the paint fa­ cility are: Mount Jefferson Land Management, LLC; BB&T Bank; Blue Ridge Elec­ tric Membership Corporation; Skyline Telephone; County of Ashe; Town of Jefferson; and Advantage West. Van Arnam thanked all those who have helped AEV achieve its success, including state, county and local offi­ cials, community leaders, and especially the employees, cur­ rently numbering about 266. sicians Project teaches banjo, G Theatre Two S B|. G1GTGH nnrnr J U|U|L g|51S|C www.jeffersonpost.com f c n l1 j n8 prices Prepay Starter Pack... continued from front page meetings to work on how to implement these ideas," said 1G1G1G The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Heritage mercial incubator kitchen at Family Central. The goal is •GIGIG ilGIGlG Mitchell said. "This is for 25 counties. The deadline to apply is Oct. 24. It is a very short grant cycle." The key to the success of the Blue Ridge Heritage Area, was only $ Mitchell believes is coopera­ AEV $4999 NOW only while supplies last! Includes • Nokia 2285 phone • $20 in talk-time minutes • Activation fee No Contract • No Credit Approval • No Age Requirement continued from front page Holbrook with the NC De­ partment of Commerce, Dave Lawrence with Akzo Knobel paint company, and Dean Sink with WF Mickey Body Company. Van Arnam also recog­ nized Ed Bauman of Greens­ boro, founder of the company, and together they, with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new paint facility. Foxx, visiting in Ashe dur­ ing time off from duties in or, prefer contract pricing? Motorola 262 $39 4% 2-year contract required while supplies last Burr ' DmtnkurUbV Srmmww-fy Wallpaprr S Rfngmnr* 1 continued from front page acres on Phoenix Mountain to develop a ski resort. The trend of warmer temperatures and less snow in the winter was noted, but McMillan said that particular area receives enough snow to make it diffi­ cult to get out of in the winter, and Hunter is also proposing an Olympic training facil­ ity on the site that could be used year-round for athletes. That type of facility would do its part in attracting more of those high-end folks already coming into the state. Expansion of the airport, to increase the length of the run­ way and build more hangars, is part of the effort to attract the corporate executives. This expansion is needed to pro­ vide easy access to the area for industry representatives and a place for these people to house their planes. Planes hangared in Ashe also bring in tax money for the county. Burr asked what is hap­ pening with industry in the county, and McMillan told him of the county and Town of the union that requires coun­ them what they would like for West Jefferson working with ties to cover the cost of Med­ him to do for them. A female a new industry to come into icaid, and that can devastate soldier whose tour was ending the Oldham facility. Public local budgets. Burr said some this month said she would be hearings are planned early counties are paying 29 per­ willing to stay and help keep next week to offer informa­ cent of their budget toward order through the upcoming tion about what the industry Medicaid, and it will bank­ elections if Burr could assure would provide and discuss in­ rupt them. her that those elections would centives. McMillan said Gov. McMillan said Medicaid help the people. Easley would announce the costs in Ashe County make up He said it is the soldiers name of the industry. over 11 percent of the budget. on the front line who see the This new industry, and an The pressure to eliminate difference being made in Iraq. anticipated Lowes Hardware this cost to counties has not They get the cheers and hand­ store in West Jefferson, will been put on the General As­ shakes and hugs. They see the help in replacing some of the sembly, Burr said, and the hope shining in the people's 350 jobs lost when Oldham commissioners need to stop eyes. They understand even closed. There have been a worrying about ticking off leg­ more than the generals and number of retail jobs made islators and lobby for change politicians that what they are available locally, McMillan or else face increasing budget doing is making a difference. said, but most are low paying costs for Medicaid. When it comes to the econ­ with little or no benefits. On foreign relations, Bun- omy, Burr said he doesn't see On another issue, Bun- said the nation is struggling much difference being made encouraged the commission­ with things not anticipated, in the short term. He said he ers to join with the state as­ such as dealing with the Gulf expects it to be a year or more sociation to lobby the General Coast crisis while hoping to before energy costs are sta­ Assembly while in special decrease the number of troops bilized, and he expects there session to lift the Medicaid in Iraq as the government to be a new average. "We'll burden from the counties and there gets organized and sta­ never see the lows again," divert anticipated lottery rev­ bilized. He told a story of a re­ he said, and that will lead to enue toward that cost. North cent visit where he met with more research on other forms Carolina is the last state in a group of soldiers and asked of energy. 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From all of us at: Porker Tie Company �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 UTv7 Cabot Hamilton ffflPPV ?: A <s The mrpMrt >taff wnJJ lie U wdume Air. > O Mr. l<s •<r Your Devoted Employees "S ' H<r.*f7re(iai( j "Happy Boto Day!' s /-• r 0 • r \«/u . ^ .rs '£ Kathv Sheets J Tim Hartley To the Greatest of the Great. We appreciate you. With our appreciation Tor everything you do. •*> Thanhs! W J c» A Sheriff's Office, Communications & Jail 0 c j — Sherrie R. Hodges, Attorney ot Lotu, PUC r; \ > j>v \ — ± (rierul wkc if t;m in a million! _> <\ Your Faithful Crew, Dayne, Mimi, Laura, Kathi, ^ Mary, Judy &. Hope ^ rA fcodtnhip and tupper( Sheriff IJ n , ~ Rshe Countu High School « «J/A'" / ^ Sundv, Dianne. Cindy, Linda. ^ Sarah, Jackie & April Jefferson Post i " " O lt i- - v, -*•?- pLrafUr* *V4.Jam k>r a l*>// ami a 7Wt> ^?u r»* «*«* -j m Z,,u - i L-' 1/ :r, \< ir <i. "r », ipa. a ^ Asftf Ceunty Hit HOME? oav! 3 S/wrisr -ri PAGE 7 A «? 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The Girls at the Dietary Dept. % flshe Memorial Hospital c j Dietary Department * j."! ss^ j „. eannie . . hanks fat . being a gteat boss! <S. /c/r ^ ng/tf hands & all the hands in between ,v > c r*, C. Kilby & Hurley, Attorneys at lauu Julie Landry < We think you are the best and j stand out above the rest. •*) Julie, we appreciate you. 6 r « ^ Karrah, Linda, Sandy, Jenny & Brittany I# J t Roses are red, \)iolets are blue, If >}our bull v?as to be sued, v?e vtould be there for >?ou. Mountain Aire J La A\ lohn & 13en All your staff at: rr Shotley Construction ond Paving Chauncy B. Santos, M.D. , Carolina Mtn. Properties v ; *t ; ; Orthopedic Surgeon & Rentals, Inc. i* ^ W{ LOV-E VOL)!! ^ c > c- Jane & Katrina fOlt ALL VOU DO {Oft Ui! Ruth Neatfes ^ « M H D f l M m A From all the Employees of: *SI v» j We have enjoyed working with t_ you and Ophelia another year. * you and Ophelia another mar. * % r^ (. y rnir:i:c'txj[-n)( bosses. i>r. Bccknvrth is the t T4IM. fiMHDfl. c>\ Bosses Day! -> ,9. Dr. cbauncey B. SdHtoj'^ f1 P"M y^ur "tAil." trhen it comes to "CAt's mcotr!" €duuard Jones Investments ^ IT ^ Kay f . A (S <S — Carta ,(r ^ •p f, ., s JsPwm, ^ Wiley MOCk> j <ztcciatta4t4, Bcirr Insurance Agency [: Creative Printers: wy A V Happy Brynn, Linda & Samantha • a Oreaf Boss! c<A<vt& <**t> 4 cfe*M4, t*t t£e- c*t*Cu&£>uf! 4 The Gang: Donna, Dee, Tracy & Rob C ,Ar^T^^ t; for teiiig M/ke 5haf/ev -> G eVery-tKih^ tksrt you do. Q» —- ^ / f;| ir j TUJ Houuell \ !Construction Co., Inc *_ Fori, Josh, Adam <& Billy * f- fiut° » -S'- tiKs > 6 _ I omTnij H-oxuell ? *0 Super Boast A £ A <K Darla, Chris l., & Cole "««"«. v./1/ia C., ai r/if tA3 H0u a f J C- O Boss! ;Badger SflShclaujn;U . > s?. /<A/~ ' Qaoiof Wider B e i n g a S u p e r ? 7 flosses <?. Your Staff at: c Staff r v eonartI c( I r, f * mum Ionian z X ajijjif \£ Bosses Van! V <1 "P J The Crew at: N.C. Cooperative J €xt., Rshe Ctr. Tri County Paving »v. I J " m. ft " •r > J? TO TWO GREAT DOS5E5 EROn TOUR #1 STAFF G J r- A dcock ncnimr V " ^ ,'r t• \ Jennifer, Cathy, Marie. y"" ^ y c C m i >W^M t rt ;?Dr. Honk Clay 's Office-' �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Southern Baptist serve 7.3 million meals by Mickey Noah Special to the Post , .*? » \ \ A • ; \ ;• ' ' . ; ; • ^ • • • > • - ALPHARETTA, Ga., Octo­ ber 11 (BP)—An all-time re­ cord has been reached—more than 7.3 million meals pre­ pared to date for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita under the Southern Baptists' mammoth disaster relief ef­ fort across the Gulf Coast. Previously, the most meals prepared in a Southern Bap­ tist Disaster Relief response was 2.5 million during Hur­ ricane Andrew in 1992. Southern Baptists provide the third-largest disaster relief operation in the country behind the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army, with more than 30,000 trained volunteers on call for local, state and national emergencies. But while the efforts of Southern Baptist feeding units are tapering off, the need for cleanup and recovery operations continues to grow, said Jim Burton, director of volunteer mobilization for the North American Mission Board. "The number of damaged homes and churches is overwhelming," Burton said. "Volunteers will be needed for years to assist in the longterm recovery efforts." Louisiana Baptists have identified more than 200 churches destroyed or severely damaged by the two hurricanes; 100 have been counted in Mississippi; 100 in Texas; and 60 in Alabama. In addition to these 460 churches, many more have been impacted by the hurricanes, and damage assessment is under way. Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Norris To assist the hurricaneravaged churches, NAMB created "Adopt A Church." The program thus far has registered pledges from 1,583 Southern Baptist churches to provide financial and oth­ er assistance over a 12-24month period. Burton said 41 out of 42 state conventions are active in the disaster relief effort, with more than 7,000 volun­ teers still working to provide meals, showers, childcare, communications and cleanup (chain saw teams) as part of recovery and restoration op­ erations. At least 342 disaster relief units — more than half the total number in the Southern Baptist disaster relief fleet of 600 — have been activated in the wake of Katrina and Rita. Burton said 26 ministry sites and state units are operating 246-2979 Visit With Us This Sunduv Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Corner of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sis • Jefferson (88 Wist - left on McNeil, One Block! Sunday .School - 9:30-/0: J5 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:50 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 221 Burnett St., I Off Buck Mm. Road) Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service -11:00am Photo courtesy of Jay Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers based at the New Orleans-area First Baptist Church in Westwego have been feeding military personnel stationed in the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Many of the troops and others in the community have been receptive to the Gospel. We would like to thank the Emergency Staff at Ashe Memorial Hospital and Blue Ridge Medical transport team for their excellent medical care, whom without Jim's outcome could have been a lot worse. Thanks to their efficiency Jim had no noticeable heart damage and is now home and expected to make a full recovery. We would also like to thank the many community members and churches for their will wishes, cards, phone calls, visits and food, but especially your many prayers Out heartfelt thanks and greatest appreciation, The Judson Family Pastor Keith Styron 220 Lynch Colvard Rd.. Jefferson. NC in Louisiana; 25 in Texas; and nine in Mississippi. A webcast briefing about Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts is available at www.namb.net. Disaster re­ lief information is posted reg­ ularly at www.NAMB.net/dr. Contributions to offset di­ rect costs of the disaster relief response may be sent to state conventions, associations or churches responding to the effort or to the Southern Bap­ tist Disaster Relief Fund. Do­ nations to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief may be made online at www.namb.net or by calling 1-888-571-5895. Con­ tributions also can be mailed to the Southern Baptist Di­ saster Relief, North American Mission Board, Box 116543, Atlanta, GA 30368-6543. Mickey Noah is a writer with the North American Mis­ sion Board. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Suiutay Morning Worship Service -11:00am SitiHiu) tkxnirix Wonhiii - 2.00pm . Wnlnesd.tr Pvettlny • 7 «Jp,„ Saturday Prater Sen-ice • 9:Q0pm Yr'iidt Minister. Res: Alan Ambrose Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Your quest for the perfect 15 passenger van replacement ends here!!! Starquest is perfect for churches, senior centers, resorts, hotels and parking shuttles. Contact Fred Calhoun for the rest of the story & instant quote: 336-512-6335 Baldwin Community Church 154V Hwy. 194 Smith • Tmtd 11 mi. off Hwy 22 SUNDAY - Sunday School IO:OOAM 1UfONIMV 6:00,'M V"'' 11:00AM Cimtmuiup Can b:OOPM Tim Canup, Minister Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 South Pastor Lewis Poag Minister Creighton Bealty Sunday School 9:45a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. (Missions Ministry Van Ministry: Teen Time) "A Churrh focused - on faith, family A tht future"J Evening Service 6:50 p.m. Cornerstone Fellowship Barnett Si • West Jefferson Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service 336-877-2801 West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-5795 Nithdnv \rhndf fO-fff! WW 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Worship 11:00 a.m. Bethany United Methodist Church WEDNESDAY- Family Nigtu 7 00PM <All ages/ "Clifton Baptist Church Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Beaver Creek Christian Church Pastor Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 846-3954 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Non-Denominational Deep Ford Rd.. biasing Casual & Contemporary Sunday School at 10:00 ajn. Saturday Night 7:00 p.m Worship ai 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:50 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church ^wtrfnv iVcfvhip If'OOam. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... and He blessed them" Luke24:50 Friendly Grove Baptist Church Buck Mountain Roait West Jefferson 246-5820 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. & 6:00pm Wednesday 7:00p.m Bible Study Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries "Join us in worship to Christ" 846-5616 Preacher's Residence 136-385-2074 Friendship Baptist Church Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack I'ugh Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey Sundav School - 10:00A.M. 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson. NC (336) 246-4764 Sunday Morning Worship Service-1J :00A.M. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. We would love Chun k: 982-9210* Pastor: 877-3769 Came join us for a joyful worship experience to have you conic worship with us. 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a m. Sunday • Worship Sen ice 6:50p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00pan. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Robert St. off Bare f Churrh) 246-9578 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Smethport Indepcndant Baptist Church IWI Friendship Baptist Church KdJefferson, NC Rev. David GrinneU • 982-2080 Sunday School • 9:00 a.nL Sunday Worship Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Serv ices 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. We invite you to Join us for a God centered. famitymrshipping experience. 846-5615 Church Office or 350 John Lake Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Finlcy, pastor 336-984-8213 North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion "Inves sou and wants jttu hi fellowship with us every Sunday!" Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller (Episcopalian) St Mary 's Church West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship • /1:00 a.m Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Rector - 77»e Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Smethport United Methodist Church .9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumplrr. NC Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 101 South SL [just off East Main], JrJJtnmi. NC (556)246-9642 Rcrtmi Jeff Vtigler • Tailor \' tamilv Time Frlhm ship - 9.5QAM A\ Sunday Sdtri Kim* Sundav Morning V/hphlp • IJtOOAM Sun Jin Emmy Wcnhtp • 6:00PM . A iUncutaymrStul • 7.WM ! Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrcnsville 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Pastor: Kevin Morgun 336-667-6092 Saturday Senices: Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spatusli) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a m Weekday Mom. Mass - Call for times Wednesday Evening Service 7:00p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" (^j Mt. Jefferson Church §3* of the Nazarene "Come as you air, you will be hived" Sunday School 10:00 a m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Stuily 7:00p.m. Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West, Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Simlay Night Services 6:50 p.m. Office Phone: MU-M • Rrr.Um Jones • Pastor Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabhatli Worship -11:15 AM Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Minions Building by Faith Promise Welcome Home Baptist Church Sunday School • 10:00AM Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy I94A 88 West) Smethport, NC 28694 Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Kvenings (2nd & 4th) • 7:00I'M Wednesday Nighl Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM 9:00 AM -Worship Sendee Van Transportation Available 10:00 AM -Sunday School Pastor Home: 336-384-.MM • Cell: 336-977-1009 Your Guide To Local Houses of Worshi To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Corner of Hwy. 221 &. Cherry St. Jefferson • Continental Frame Shop * # Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * * Member of the 'We Cart Program' u«ng Safety-Ween Environmental Service * 246-6077 HUMPHREY MASONKY SUPPLY. INC. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jeffer6on, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm JONES " *Specializing in Exhaust A Other Under Car Parts" • Brakes • Shocks • Struts• Mon.-FW.8-S 821 S JeflBoonAw Watt Jattwon 336-246-2128 WlDXEK (loXSTIIimo.V Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 Ashe County JJJJ) Builders Supply Termite & Pest Control 8281 246-4222 336-246-3367 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Mountain Aire Seafood & ^ Steakhouse /J CONSTRUCTION XrTpl See us for all your automotive needs Hwy 16 fc 163 Intersection DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP ^ 502 Jefferson Ave. 336-246-8806 ^ CODCHEVF40LBT BILL nAiiTliixsranfM Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters NC Inspections ATF Service tTsZT Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager • David Uiller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson. 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NC .^iHAMlWMtw^ogneKubota.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY EVENTS Gallery Crawl this Friday night in West Jefferson School Lunch Menu October 17-21 Monday: Franks and beans, hash browns, veggie sticks, corn bread, fruit, milk Tuesday: Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fresh fruit, milk Wednesday: Chicken strips, baked potato, glazed carrots, roll, fruit, milk Thursday: Chili, cheese, and chips, tossed salad, fruit, p-nut butter cookie, milk Friday: Ravioli w/cheese, tossed salad, parsleyed pota­ toes, roll, strawb/banana cup, milk Friday, October 14 8:30 a.m.* Annual Meeting of the Ashe Services for Aging, Inc. and Ashe Senior Village, Inc. Board of Directors will be held in the Ashe Services for Aging conference room. 5 - 8 p.m.: Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: New Beginnings Craft Fair will be held at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church located on Jefferson Avenue in West Jefferson. All items are hand­ crafted by New Beginnings vol­ unteers with proceeds going to benefit foster care, in-crisis, A.S.H.E., and the Sheriff's Dept. who are entrusted with the care of children. 4 - 8 p.m.: Mobile Meals will be having a fish fry. Join them for fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, drink, and dessert, all for $8. For more information call 385-1314. Dine in or carry out and call ins welcome. 6:30 p.m.: Lansing American Legion Post 275 will meet at the Post Hut. Ladies are asked to bring covered dish. 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series with traditional and bluegrass music will be held at Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Saturday, October 15 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Ashe Medical Associates will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at our offices. All current patients and new patients are invited to attend. New patients are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. 10 a.m.: Fun, Shoot, and Lucky Seven raffle drawing will be held at the Ashe County Wildlife Club property. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Woolly Worm Festival will be held in Banner Elk on Saturday and Sunday. Crafts, food, music, kids activi­ ties and woolly worm races. Call 800-972-2183 for more information or check out the website at www.woollyworm. com. 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Bridle Creek Elementary School in Grayson County will hold its annual Fall Festival followed by an auction at 2 p.m. Festival includes children's games, live entertainment and lots of food. All proceeds benefit the PTO. For more information call the school at 773-2611. Trinity Baptist Church will have its 30 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 15-16 with Homecoming Festivities. Open house will reveal fully renovat­ ed facilities and also enjoy the music of End of Dayz. Pastor Nathan and the congregation invite you to attend. 12 noon: Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church will hold a Chicken BBQ at the John Luke Memorial Building. Menu will include a half BBQ chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll and dessert for $6. Eat in or carry out. 1 p.m.: Join a Ranger for Leaf Lore, a leisurely one mile hike to view the fall colors in their spectacular splendor. Find out why certain trees turn specific colors. Children will also be able to make their own leaf rubbing. Meet at the New River State Park, Wagoner Road Access. For directions and more information, call 336982-2587. 2 p.m.: Youth Big Band from Flensburg, Germany will per­ form at Blowing Rock's Concert in the Park. For more informa­ tion call 828-295-7851. 4-7 p.m.: Fish Fry at New River Vol. Fire and Rescue Department. Plates are $6 with fish, fries, cole slaw, hushpup­ pies, drink and dessert. 7:30 p.m.: Son's Light Coffee House will be held at Blowing Rock Ruritan Club. Students in grades 7-12 and college are invited. 7:30 p.m.: Coffee House Talent Night will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Stories, songs, and performances by local artists with admission $8 for adults and $5 for students. Sunday, October 16 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 10:30 a.m.: Homecoming Celebration will be held at Mt. Paddy Church with former pastor Bob Carroll as speaker. Special music will be provided by Joe and Margaret Sweigard. Immediately following the worship service, there will be a covered dish luncheon. Pastor Tim Roten invites everyone to attend. The church is located at 822 Hwy 88W in Jefferson. For more information call 336846-3174. 11 a.m.:Rev. James Childress will be preaching at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. 11 a.m.: Welcome Home Baptist Church will have a special service with the Baptist Children's Home of NC from Lenoir bring residents and house parents. They will lead the service and have a fel­ lowship meal afterwards. Rev. Lonnie Jones welcomes you. 4 - 7 p.m.: Mexican Dinner and Fund Raiser for Estela Fierro, a cancer patient, will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church on Main Street in Jefferson. Enjoy a Mexican evening with music Puzzled by the changes in Medicare? PARTNERS Medicare plans make your health care benefits simple. 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For more information or advance tickets call Nancy Kautz at 846-0781 or the High Country Amigos Ashe Latino Center at 982-3954 or Marilyn Riehle at 982-3644. Checks may be made out to St. Francis Catholic Church for the Fierro Fund. 5 p.m.: New River Behavioral Healthcare Area Board Human Rights Committee will meet. For more information call 828-264-9007. 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. 982-8851 or Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900 ext. 233. 6 p.m.: Nurseryman's and Landscapers Association Meeting for Ashe and Alleghany counties will be held at Upper Mountain Research Station. Dr. Anthony LeBude will be speaking on new plant selections and North Carolina Cooperative Extension pro­ grams. For more information contact Delia Riley at 336-2192650. 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivor's Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. River Behavioral New Healthcare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet. For more information call 828-264-9007. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish sup­ per and business meeting. The executive board meeting will be held at 6 p.m., same location. Tuesday, October 18 Wednesday, October 19 Monday, October 17 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Domestic Violence in Our Community, Creating Safer Environments is a training session that will be held at Ashe Campus, Wilkes Community College. To register for this free training, contact Debbie Richardson at 336- 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their quarter­ ly meeting at Smoky Mt. BBQ. A dutch treat meal will.be avail­ able. 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Held on the Ashe County High School campus, the festival brought thirteen bands from North Carolina and Virginia to com­ pete for numerous awards and the chance to take home the Honor Band trophy, given to the band with the highest Laura Blackley Since that first year the ACHS tournament has drawn praise from parents, direc­ tors, and members of com­ peting bands throughout the region. Evidence of the con­ test's popularity is the num­ ber of bands who return. Out of the thirteen visiting bands who competed this year, ten had played the ACHS festival before. As host of the festival, the Husky Vanguard Band did not compete but instead of- Ruth and Steve Smith the event," says Turnmyre. "Practice makes perfect, and we strive to improve the flow of the event each year to make it a positive experience for every band. We've learned from a few mistakes about what works and what doesn't. We've also studied how other groups do things at contests we attend." Bands were divided into four classes based on the number of musicians. In each class, each band was judged on music performance, match­ ing and maneuvering, drum majors, percussion, visual en­ semble (flag corps, .rifle, etc.), and general effect (of the overall show package). Win­ ner of the special "Band of the Day" award, given to the band with the highest total points, was the class AAA band from John S. Battle High School of Bristol, Va. For their success, the Battle band took home the McDonald's Cup, donated by McDonald's of West Jeffer­ son. With their hosting duties behind them, the Husky Van­ guard Band will have oppor­ tunities to compete at other schools. On Saturday, Octo­ ber 15, the band is scheduled to compete in festivals in both Mt. Airy, N.C., and Patrick County, Va. The following Saturday will find them on the field at Appalachian State University, competing for the first time at the college-band level. "This will take us up a notch, maybe even two or three notches, from anything we've done before," says Turnmyre. So it's more practice ahead for the Husky band—even as the Band Boosters start their plans for next year's festival at ACHS. And last but not least On Saturday, October 15 make a return visit to Coffee the Coffee HouseTalent Night House performing the sweet Crookneck Squashers will returns to the Fellowship sounds of guitar and ham­ perform the best of old time Hall of the Jefferson Method­ mered dulcimer. Their music string band music. The group ist Church. Sponsored by the is a mix of Celtic, classical and includes Ryan Crider on fid­ Ashe County Arts Council, Appalachian music reflecting dle, Robert Evans on mando­ Coffee House offers an eve­ the couple's Scots-Irish heri­ lin, Mark Freed on banjo, and ning of local entertainment, tage, Ruth's classical training Chris Lovejoy on guitar. To­ delicious desserts, hot cof­ and Steve's folk roots. gether the band mixes instru­ fee and cool drinks. The fun Laura Blackley, a singer mental fiddle tunes made for starts at 7:30. songwriter from Asheville, dancing, jug band songs from Featured performers in­ has a smooth southern rock Memphis, singer-songwriter clude: Ginny Tobiassen, a sound. Her original music is songs, and other regional oldversatile performer and our straight from her heart and time tunes. popular host for the evening soul. "You can't get something The October Coffee House who has a seemingly endless out of your art if it don't sting will have something for ev­ Ashe County students enjoying the competition are (left to array of songs, tales and hu­ a little bit..." Laura Blackley's eryone. Tickets are available right) Ivey Tant, Ethan Jordan and Courtney Camp. morous everyday stories to philosophy on music might at the door starting at 6:30. weave the evening together. sound a little painful, but Tickets are $8 adults and overall score. fered their field show as an For this October Coffee it epitomizes what she's all $5 students. For more infor­ Ashe County High School exhibition for the visitors. House do not be surprised if about- country heartbreak, mation please call the Ashe band director Scott Turnmyre Under the title "We're an Ginny^s tales have a "spooky" Southern Comfort-soaked County Arts Council at 336- started ACHS's competition American Band," this year's theme. blues, and backwater gospel 846-ARTS. in 1999, the school's first year field show includes "Call Me," Ruth and Steve Smith soul. of operation. The competi­ "Tear the Roof Off," "We Got tion offered ACHS band stu­ the Beat," and a special per­ dents—many of them former cussion performance, along members of three separate with the elaborate marching bands in the county's old formations that have made Friday, October 14 is the and white, prints, baskets, pot­ and Glass by Camille features high schools—an opportunity the Vanguard an award-win­ last Gallery Crawl for the tery, and woodcrafts are high­ a wide variety of original fine to watch other groups, learn ning band. Director Turnmyre ex­ season. The twelve downtown lighted. art. Award winning artists from their performances, and • Dancing Pig Gallery fea­ have been hand-selected and work together to achieve suc­ pressed satisfaction with West Jefferson galleries will keep their doors open for the tures the work of several lo­ are among the best in their cess as the newly created this year's Husky Vanguard evening crawl between 5pm cal artists with original works fields. Eqjoy sculpture and Husky Vanguard Band. festival. "We have become and 8p.m. in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, paintings by owners R.T. Mor­ more efficient in running The participating galleries signed and numbered prints, gan and Glass by Camille represent over 100 different and giclees. Dancing Pig also Morgan. Other featured art­ • Tin Roof Gallery and Stu­ the evening as well as musical artists. Art lovers will find one offers custom framing and ists show pottery, blown glass, dio is positively colorful! The entertainment. The October of a kind paintings and photog­ matting. sculpture, baskets, garden gallery features new mixed Gallery Crawl will be a cre­ raphy, pottery, stained glass, • Hampton Gallery is locat­ creations, and paintings. Ex­ media landscape paintings and ative feast of sights and sounds quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, wood- ed in the newly renovated Jef­ perience the elegance of a big vitreous enameled jewelry by to entice the art lover in all of turned art, and much more. ferson Station. The paintings city gallery nestled in a small Catherine Altice, B.S., B.F.A. us. Maps will be available at The Gallery Crawl will be a of artist Shirley Hampton are mountain town. Handmade local and global the Ashe Arts Center in West perfect time to shop downtown stylized, contemporary, impres­ • Sally Mae's Emporium crafts are also featured. Jefferson and at other partici­ for your holiday purchases. sionistic, abstract and some­ galleries and the West Jeffer­ son Business Association to spotlight and promote the var­ ied artistic talents in West Jef­ ferson. Join your friends and neighbors for Gallery Crawl and experience the arts in West Jefferson! For more infor­ freslimentfe arid some will offer' For uiemlf crawl the Asne special in-store promotions or County Arts Council is pleased door prize drawings throughout to partner with the downtown Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www. ashecountyarts.org. Last gallery crawl for '05 Participating in the crawl will be: • Acorn Gallery features new works by Raney Rogers. For Gallery Crawl, refreshement will be available at West Jefferson's first artist owned gallery. The Coneheaded Prin­ cess Fairy will return and the Purple Chocolatier will be in­ troduced. Come and "eat your art out!" 20% off for crawl only! • Ashe Arts Center is an historic WPA building featur­ ing The Gallery and Gallery Shop. With eight exhibits a year and over four-dozen art­ ists represented, there's al­ ways something for everyone! The current exhibit is entitled "American Roots", a collection of Native American collections, paintings and photography. • Bohemia features the work of owner Janet Dowling and other fine local artists. Bohemia's selections include a unique mix of original artwork, artisan jewelry, and handmade crafts. Linoleum block prints with stunning work in black what surrealistic. Her use is located in the historic Ray Hardware Store Building and of color astounds the viewer! features the work of more than Also included is jewelry and six-dozen artists and crafts­ sculpture. men. Included in this unique • Originals Only is the new­ space are pottery, oils, pastels, est gallery in town owned by prints, photography, toys, col­ two of Ashe County's favorite lectibles, fibers, quilts, furni­ artists, Joan Stiles Bell and Le- ture, and other handcrafted nore DePree. The Gallery fea­ items tures all original oil paintings • Smart Gallery is new to with a wide selection of price, the West Jefferson art scene. style, and size for the collec­ Owned by Gail Smart and tor. For the fall crawl Joan and managed by Jeff Alexander, Lenore will be showing new the Gallery features giclee paintings and there will be prints and originals by Lenore special musical entertainment DePree, Stephen Willingham, on the gallery piano provided and Kathleen Flowers. The by Michael Bell. paintings will delight your eyes • River Rock Gallery, is with color! Also included are Ashe County's first artist coop­ pottery, furniture, and other erative featuring high quality handcrafted items. craftsmanship from local art­ •Stephen Shoemaker Stu­ ists. Coop members and con­ dio is the place to paint ac­ signment artists are showing cording to artist owner Ste­ a variety of fine art and hand­ phen Shoemaker! And paint crafted works including jew­ he does! Stephen is known as elry, pressed flowers, weaving, the Train Man in Ashe County painting, stained glass, hand with numerous original watermade books, photography, pot­ color paintings and prints on tery, wood sculpture, and wood his favorite subject. Stephen turnings. also paints landscapes and still • R.T. Morgan Art Gallery life. Most galleries will offer re- pating galleries and shops. mation, call the Ashe County With Mediacom! Save over $500 when you subscribe to two great services from Mediacom. The Digital Two Star Pak includes over 145 channels, including up to 32 channels of HBO* and Starz®. And Mediacom Online*"" delivers Internet access that's up to 80 times faster than 56k dial-up. with instant access that won't tie up your phone line! Get It All Without the Hassles of a Satellite Dish! 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Friday, October 28 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Missions will be held at Big Checks at Family Central. Laurel Church's fellowship hall Saturday, in Creston. Breakfast will be served at 7. Proceeds will go October 29 to the mission field. 4 p.m.and 7:30 p.m.: Missoula 9 a.m.: Jefferson United Children's Theatre will per­ Methodist Church will have form at Ashe Civic Center. its Annual Bazaar in the social Admission is $8 for adults and hall. A new item this year will $5 for students. be "Friendship" baskets with 6:30 - 10 p.m.: Warrensville hostess gifts, baked goodies Volunteer Fire and Rescue and other tasty treats. In addi­ Department will be sponsor­ tion, there will be a bake, book, ing a "Haunted Firehouse". and craft sale and also the Admission will be $3 per per­ annual junk and treasure sale. son. Lunch will feature pinto beans, Sunday, cornbread, slaw and dessert, g. 4 p.m.: 21st Annual Apple October 30 Festival will be held at Horn Episcopal Parish of the Holy in the West. This event is held Communion will hold October in conjunction with Farmers services at St. Mary's in West Market. Crafts, food and chil­ Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is dren's activities along with celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 apple butter being made on a.m.; coffee hour immediately site. Call 828-264-2120 for follows the service. For further info. information, call the church 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: NC Lions' office, 982-3076. Vision Van will be doing free Monday, eye screenings in Wal-Mart parking lot. This is sponsored October 31 by West Jefferson Lions Club. 5:30 - 9 p.m.: Warrensville 5 p.m.: New River Vol. Fire Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Rescue is hosting a com­ Department will be sponsor­ munity meeting. Hamburgers ing a "Haunted Firehouse". and hot dogs will be served Admission will be $3 per per­ until 6 p.m. and a department son and there will be a "Spookmeeting will follow the meal. ta-cu-lar" held in the new por­ If you live in the New River tion of the Fire Department. Fire and Rescue District, you Admission is free. A variety of are invited to attend at no games and food will be avail­ charge. The community meet­ able. All ages are welcome. ing is being held to inform This will be a safe and fun persons in the fire district of alternative for parents who are the initiative being undertaken hesitant about going door to by the fire department to lower door trick or treating with their the insurance rating in the fire children. district. Representatives from 6:30 p.m.: Old Fields Baptist insurance companies will be at Church will have their annual the meeting to review how the "Pig Pickin". The church and its changes will effect home own­ pastor, Jack Miller, would like to ers in the district. invite you to this special time of Creston Vol. Fire Department fellowship. will sponsor a Haunted Friday, Hayride, beginning at dark, at the Creston Fire Department. November 4 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a Club will sponsor a benefit vocalist performing jazz, blues, BBQ supper and Bluegrass/ and spirituals, will perform at Ole Timey Music Night with the Ashe Arts Center in West the Peak Creek Boys at the Jefferson. Admission is $8 for Peak Creek Community adults and $5 for students. Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Saturday, Springs. Proceeds go to the Ruritan Ashe and Alleghany November 5 Scholarship fund and to the 7 - 1 0 a . m . : T h e Y o u t h o f B r i s t o l Ruritan National Foundation Baptist Church will be holding Operation We Care Program a Pancake Breakfast in the fel­ for victims of Hurricanes lowship building. All proceeds Katrina and Rita. Your donation will be given to the children will include dinner and music. that were hurt from Hurricane The Peak Creek Boys are back Katrina. These young people by popular demand and BBQ are excited about this opportu­ will be from Motley's. For more nity to help. Please come and information call 982-9538. fellowship with them. Sunday, October 23 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for Fields to Forests at the New River State Park, US Hwy 221 Access for a one hour hike through the fields and forests. Meet at the 221 Community Building parking lot. For more information or directions please feel free to call 336-982-2587. Monday, October 24 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. Tuesday, October 25 3 P.m.: Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas is hav•09 a planning meeting in the BREMCO Conference room. you would like to volunteer with this project, please plan to attend by RSVP to Appalachian Senior Programs at 846-4898. Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular Monthly meeting at Smoky Mt. BBQ. The visiting speaker will be Ted Koplan, former state senator from Winston Salem. Thursday, October 27 B'owing Rock Woman's Club will have a wine tasting fund ^'ser from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Gamekeeper Restaurant. ' ickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple. Call 295-3924 Fall Revivals Bristol Baptist Church will have revival services October 14. Tommy Dollar will be guest evangelist. Prayer room at 7 p.m. and worship begins at 7:15. Special singing nightly. Pastor, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, and congregation invite all. Fairview Baptist Church on old Hwy 16 N in Grassy Creek, will have revival services at 7 p.m. Speakers and singers for 10/14 are Rev. Johnny Jones and Young Landmark Singers. Pastor Galvin Jones and the congregation invite everyone to worship with them. Shelter Baptist Church will have revival services October 14 at 7 p.m. Evangelist will be Rev. Lloyd Day with special singing each night. Come praying for revival. The people and pastor invite everyone to attend. North Beaver Baptist Church will have revival services Oct 16 - 19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dr. Henry Cook from Statesville will speak. Come join them each night and enjoy good preaching and special singing. Blue Ridge Baptist Church announces revival services on Suhday, October 1 6 - 1 8 at 7 p.m. nightly. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker and there will be special singing nightly. Rev. Paul Coffey and the congregation invite your attendance. Volney Baptist Church will have revival services October 17 - 21 at 7 p.m. each night.The evangelist will be Bro. Tommy Tester of Bristol, Tenn. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Douglas Halsey and the congregation gives a special invitation to everyone to come and hear the Word of the Lord and worship with them. Greene's Chapel Baptist Church will have revival services October 1 7 - 2 1 at 7 p.m. with prayer room at 6:45. Evangelist will be Rev. Mark Barlow. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite all. The church is located on Silas Creek Road. Landmark Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning Sunday, October 23 - 28 at 7 p.m. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lloyd Day. There will be special singing each night. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. Friendly Grove Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning October 23 at 7 p.m. Rev. Steve LeaShomb will speak. Pastor Gordon Rawls and the congregation invite all to attend. Wagoner Baptist Church will have revival services October 26 - 29 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Speaker will be Rev. Wayne Jones and there will be special singing nightly. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor is Rev. Steve Viers. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will hold revival services October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother Shawn Brigman will be guest speaker. Evan Roten and the congregation invite you to attend. Ongoing Events Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10-12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of eachmonth - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. 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Senator visits McDonald's Virginia towns and attrac­ tions near North Carolina's High Country are featured in "Southwest Virginia Cross­ roads," a new history and travel guide by Bristol author Joe Tennis. Published by The Overmountain Press, "Southwest Virginia Crossroads" ($29.95) explores hundreds of places with original photos, maps and text - from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Cumberland Gap, including Whitetop Mountain, Mount Rogers, Taylor's Valley, Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, Hungry Mother State Park and Blacksburg. "It's a history book with road directions," said Tepnis. "It's all about how places took their names and stories be­ hind communities and plac­ es to see. Some places were named for moonshine, the devil, the Bible, weird rocks or even mistakes." The book's cover features The Towers, as seen from the Garden Hole at Breaks Inter­ state Park on the Kentucky- Joe Tennis Virginia border. The back cover shows the marsh grass of Hidden Valley Lake near Abingdon. A former resident of Kitty Hawk, N.C., Tennis has con­ tributed feature stories to the Winston-Salem Journal, Greensboro News & Record, The Virginian-Pilot and the Bristol Herald Courier. He writes regularly for Blue Ridge Country magazine. Photos in "Southwest Vir­ ginia Crossroads" include Chestnut Creek Falls, Wil- burn Ridge, The Killing Rock, Devil's Bathtub, Burke's Gar­ den, the Virginia Creeper Trail and Grayson Highlands State Park. "Southwest Virginia Crossroads" is available at bookstores and online sellers. On Saturday, Oct. 29,10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tennis is signing copies of "Southwest Virginia Crossroads" at Skyland Books, 8-A S. Jefferson Ave., in West Jefferson, N.C. For more information, call (336) 846-2660. High Country Business Network to hold first West Jefferson meeting In its first Ashe County meeting, the High County Busi­ ness Network will hold its third business networking event from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Octo­ ber 20th 2005, at Fraser's Res­ taurant in West Jefferson. This free event, sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Membership Co. and Fraser's, will feature an op­ portunity for business people - both established and new - to network with each other, epjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, and listen to Appalachian State Universi­ ty's new Athletic Director Char­ lie Cobb speak on the impor­ tance of networking. This event is open to everyone connected to business, including profession­ als such as lawyers, accountants and insurance agents; public and private service providers; county and town officials; eco­ nomic developers; and commu­ nity and non-profit leaders. The HCBN offers networking oppor­ tunities for regional business people to get together and share ideas about their business ideas, development and growth. Aspir­ ing entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to attend. After the networking seg­ ment of the program, Charlie Cobb will share his thoughts on the role of networking in bigtime college sports as well as its role in living a full and com­ plete life. Whether it's building a team or a brand, Mr. Cobb be­ lieves that it's the network one develops and nurtures everyday that matters most in one's suc­ cess. In this vein, Mr. Cobb will weave his thoughts on leader­ ship, motivation, community building and economic develop­ ment into his presentation. This program gives the audience the chance to learn some of the net­ working techniques he's devel­ oped and finds most effective. Come with the intent to listen, watch, learn, practice and per­ form like a pro! The High Country Business Network (HCBN) is a regional support system for small busi­ ness and entrepreneur devel­ opment in the High Country. HCBN is committed to promot­ ing a culture of entrepreneurship by providing networking and educational opportunities to the region's emerging and established business communi­ ties. In essence, HCBN creates the forum for High Country business communities to par­ ticipate in networking activi­ ties and business development seminars to encourage entre­ preneurs and new business formation. The intent of its gov­ erning board of directors repre­ senting eight northwest North Carolina counties (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey) is to bring business people together with public and private service providers; professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, insur­ ance brokers; local elected and appointed community leaders, and successful business people to share ideas, expertise and en­ couragement. The High Country Business Network held its first meeting last April that brought partici­ pants and business leaders to­ gether for an informal meet and greet and a program on small business financing - "Debt and Equity Financing: The Options and Risks for New and Expand­ ing Businesses."The last HCBN event held in August featured a presentation entitled, "Build Yoifr Network - Build Your Business: Developing a Com­ petitive Advantage Using Local Resources." Attendance at the August meeting approached close to 100 people. The High Country Business Network welcomes all interest­ ed (and curious) people to attend and help foster a community of support for small business and entrepreneur development in Hicrh f!nnntrv "Tinker Bell' Female Lab Mix Under $10,000!! 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Surry (Con-Total) 6-0-1 (9-1-1) 6-1-1 (10-4-2) 5-1-0 (8-1-2) 4-4-1 (7-6-1) 2-5-0 (9-7) 2-6-0 (2-10) 0-8-0 (1-10-1) MVC Tennis Wilkes Central Ashe County Surry Central Starmount Forbush North Surry North Wilkes (Con-Total) 11-0(13-1) 10-2(12-3) 8-4 (11-4) 5-6 (7-7-1) 4-7 (6-7) 1-10(1-11) 1-11 (4-13) MVC Volleyball (Con-Total) Forbush 10-1(16-3) Starmount 8-2 (11-5) North Surry 7-3 (17-5) Surry Central 6-4 (8-6) North Wilkes 2-8 (5-10) Ashe County 2-8 (3-12) Wilkes Central 1-10 (2-12) The middle school football season has concluded— the championship game has been cancelled. AYFL 5th—6th Grade Championship Game Westwood Raiders (8-0) vs. Wilkes Jackets (7-1) Saturday, October 15 11 p.m. @ Family Central Consolation Game Mt. View Packers vs. Alleghany 12:30 p.m. Youth Soccer Tournament Saturday, October 15th Blue Ridge Elementary 10:00—SuccessReach vs Miller Brothers Lumber 11:00—Los Arcoiris vs Blue Ridge Chimney Sweep 12:00—Sturgill Tree Farm vs State Farm 1:15—Phipps Construction vs Infinity Drywall 2:30—Ashe Abattoir vs Gates 3:30—AEV vs West End Wreaths 4:30—Southeastern Fire vs Miles Handyman and Const. Seniors win powder-puff Homecoming football game, 30-6 Court 2005 by Shane Hopkins Football got an early start this week, as the annual homecoming tradition of the powder-puff football game kicked off on Wednesday evening in excellent weath­ er. The senior-vs-junior com­ petition was as intense as ever, but unlike last year, the outcome of the battle wasn't even close. The junior ladies (clad in lime green) forced the se­ niors (dressed in black) to punt on their first possession, and Sierra Tuten scored the game's first touchdown from 35 yards out for a 6-0 lead. Senior Brandy Marlow re­ sponded with a 42-yard dash that set up a 15-yard Laci Everhart TD catch from se­ nior quarterback Katy Jones to tie the score at 6-6. Min­ utes later Everhart would score again on a 33-yard car­ ry to give the seniors a 12-6 edge. Danielle Wood blew by everyone on a 71-yard sprint that would have tied the game back up just before halftime, but the referees called it back on a penalty. It didn't take long for the seniors to strike again in the second half, when Katy Photo by Shane Hopkins The senior girls give a post-game victory cheer after a 30-6 rout over the juniors. Jones took the ball across the goal line after a couple of big runs through the junior defense (18-6). Jones got the chance to extend their lead to 24-6 on another series of rushes after Nikki Houck intercepted a pass on the ju­ niors' first possession. Despite some decent gains by Katrina Krider, the next offensive for the juniors wasn't fruitful either. The seniors took full advantage of the situation as Kayla Furches ran for two con­ secutive first downs, and the drive was capped off by a 40 yard pass play from Jones to Mika Scutt to put the con­ test out of reach at 30-6 with under ten minutes remain­ ing to play. (Krider came close to putting another ju­ nior TD on the board, but her impressive run down the sideline was called back on a penalty.) Time finally ran out on the hard-hitting juniors, and the seniors took the '05 PP Champiopship. Tonighit the Huskies (2-0) will host the Forbush Fal­ cons (3-0) at Homecoming 2005 in a battle of the unbeatens for first place in the Mountain Valley Conference (Surry Central also 2-0) Golf results upcoming Photo by Shane Hopkinsj Katrlna Krider picks up first down for the "JuniorJacks." Anthony Hopkins and Allen Tester- man In reverse roles as cheerlead­ ers. ACC/Atlantic (Div-Tot) #4 Florida State3-0 (5-0) #14 Boston Coll.2-1 (5-1) Maryland 2-1 (4-2) N.C. State 1-2 (2-2) Wake Forest 1-2 (2-4) Clemson 1-3 (2-3) Photo by Shane Hopkins Laci Everhart hits a nice shot to get out of the sand trap in Tues­ day's home match at Mountain Aire Golf Club. Look for complete results in next Tuesday's paper. ACC/Coastal (Div-Tot) #3 Virginia Tech3-0 (6-0) #7 Miami 2-1 (4-1) North Carolina 1-1 (2-3) Georgia Tech 1-2 (3-2) Virginia 1-2 (3-2) Duke 0-3 (1-5) NFL/NFC South Tampa Bay Atlanta Carolina New Orleans 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 MLB Update White Sox (1-1) 2 Angels (1-1) 1 Cardinals (1-0) 5 Astros (0-1) 3 NASCAR Pts Tony Stewart 5684 Ryan Newman 5609 Greg Biffle 5596 Rusty Wallace 5594 Jimmie Johnson5592 Banquet 400 Kansas Speedway (#30 of 36) 1. Mark Martin 2. Greg Biffle 3. Carl Edwards 4. Tony Stewart 5. Matt Kenseth MVC Football Scores Forbush North Surry 8 7 Ashe County North Wilkes 42 7 Surry Central Starmount 30 14 Madison County26 Wilkes Central 6 Photo by Madeline Thompson Emily Gamble came in first place out of 27 runners with a time of 22:26 at Mt. Airy on Tuesday, leading the ladies to their second team win this season. Photo by Linda Bennett The 2005 ACHS Homecoming Court Attendants—Fresh­ men: Kinsey Mash, Kimberly McNeill, Carmen Wagner; Sophomores: Keshia Blevins, Lorna Vega (not pictured); Juniors: Amanda Jensen, Kayla Phillips; Seniors: Katie Blevins, Brittany Brooks, Kayla Furches. Huskies win 3-1 by Shane Hopkins The Ashe County varsity men's soccer team traveled to Mill­ ers Creek last week for a non-conference meeting with former MVC member West Wilkes. The Huskies de­ feated the Blackhawks by a score of three goals to one. Juniors Cody Oliver (2 goals) and Vijay Katira (1) led the offensive attack in Ashe's ninth win of the season. The J.V. squad re­ cently played Wilkes Central and came away with a nice 21 win over the Eagles. Photo by Shane Hopkins Huskies sophomore ACHS senior Adam Widener outJuan Rodriguez scored jumps a Warrior opponent at midboth goals, with two field in a recent home victory over beautiful shots from 40 0ak H||| Academy and 45 yards out. • The varsity team cer players and their parents had to face the top team in the will be recognized prior to the Mountain Valley Conference game. Senior parents will be (Wilkes Central, 9-1-1 overall admitted free by special tick­ record) without two of their et. Parents and players may players in the lineup. Things have a photo done at $5.00 per didn't get any better Ashe photo. Senior Night will also County's roster when a player be Ashe County Youth Soccer was ejected early in the sec­ Night. Youth Soccer players ond half. Having only 10 total and their coaches will be ad­ players for a large part of the mitted free by wearing their second half, the Huskies were jersey. Ashe County Middle shutout by the Eagles 8-0 to School soccer players and extend their unbeaten streak coaches will also be admitted to six games among conference free and the teams will be rec­ opponents. ognized at halftime. Senior Night for soccer will Last Monday's postponed be this Monday, October 17th, home match with Surry Cen­ as the varsity Huskies play tral has been rescheduled for host to the North Wilkes Vi­ Thursday, October 20th, at kings at 6:00 p.m. Senior soc­ 7:00 p.m. (varsity game only). Varsity volleyball Gambill leads beats Eagles, Warriors XC girls to second win by Shane Hopkins by Shane Hopkins Although two of Ashe County's top cross coun­ try runners were missing from the women's team on Tuesday's meet in Mt. Airy, junior Emily Gamble—who finished first overall out of 27 runners—led the Huskies to their second team victory of the season. Team results: 1st—Ashe County (30 points), 2nd— North Surry (61 points), 3rd—Forbush (68 points), 4th—Starmount (no score). Individual placements and times: 1st—Emliy Gamble (22:26), 5th—Emaline Shatley (23:46), 7th—Myra Miller (24:43), 8th—Mandy Jenson (24:434), 9th—Devin Little (24:50), 16th—Whitney Stu­ art (26:32), 27th—Laken Weaver (35:48). Coach Logan Freeman commented, "With Ashton Little and Molly Hanes out due to injuries, we had some other girls really step up. Em­ ily Gamble continues to have a solid season, placing first overall. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy for the confer­ ence meet next Tuesday at Yadkin County Park." Team results for the men's race: 1st—North Surry (20 points), 2nd—Forbush (66 points), 3rd—Ashe County (71 points), 4th—Starmount (108 points). Individual placements and times (out of 46 runners): 9th—Eric Johnson (19:15), 10th—Eric Prange (19:20), 13th—Josh Shumate (19:32), 19th—Brandy Phipps (20:09), 20th—Zach Davis (20:12), 21st—Zach Holman (20:16), 23rd—Randall Pennington (20:27), 24th—Holden Hudler (20:57), 28th—Andy Widner (21:32), 34th—Orrin Shatley (23:13), 41st—Cory Halsey (24:56). The Huskies varsity volleyball squad recently had some bright spots in their schedule, as they defeated Wilkes Central and Oak Hill Acad­ emy. ACHS beat the Eagles of Wilkes Central 3-1, with game scores of 2520, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19. Coach John Roberts stated, "We played well, es­ pecially in games one and two. Our passing was much better, our service errors were very low, and we hit the ball much better also." The Huskies shutout the Warriors 3-0 (25-5, 25-12, 25-7). Coach Rob­ erts said, "We played well. Oak Hill has a very inexperienced team and we were able to capitalize on some errors. Kendra Blevins served 16 of the 25 points in game one and 13 of the 25 points in game three. It was a good effort from all of our players." Against a strong Starmount team they played well but were defeated 3-0 (23-25, 18-25, 15-25). Roberts commented, "This was maybe our best play since the first of the season. Game one would have been ours if we could have removed about a half dozen mental mistakes—four missed serves may have made the differ­ ence. However, we did pass well and received serve well. Our defense was much better than it was at the middle of the season." Photo by Karlton Yearick Kassee Roberts sets a ball for her teammates during a recent match at Ashe County High School. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 t JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Old-School Athlete of the Week Tennis team gets by Eagles Girls XC, by Shane Hopkins The ACHS women's ten­ nis team has been ranked number two in the Mountain Valley Conference all season, with its only two losses com­ ing from undefeated power­ house Wilkes Central. After winning nine out of eleven conference matches, only one team has been a serious threat to the Huskies finish­ ing the regular season in sec­ ond place—#3 Surry Central. Ashe County defeated the Golden Eagles in Dobson back in mid-September, but it was a hard-fought struggle to the end, and Coach Vickie Herman knew they'd have to be on top of their game this week for the rematch in West Jefferson. The first player to come off the court was (#2 seed) fresh­ man Ivey Tant, who quickly did away with her opponent, Lindsey Bowman, in a 6-0, 6-0 shutout to give the home team an early 1-0 lead. The next completion was from the first-seed contest between Lorna Vega and Emily Per­ kins—Vega's 6-1,6-3 showing put A.C. up 2-0. At the three spot, Amy Curcio delivered a crushing 6-0, 6-1 loss to Stephanie Doby to boost the home crowd's confidence with a 3-0 team start. However, new MVC mem­ ber Surry Central didn't get an 11-3 overall record (same as ACHS) handed to them, and they proved that they came expecting to squeeze in a tie for second place with a win in the final match of the regular season. Alex Eller was defeated by Haley Smith 6-4,6-2 in the #4 seed match-up, Rachel Curcio fell to Kristie Combs by the same score of 6-4, 6-2 at the fifth seed pairing, and num­ ber six Roxanne Thomas lost a very close first-set tiebreak­ er to Shona Draughn 7-6 (73), before losing the second set 6-1. With a 3-3 tie after sin­ gles competition, the out­ come would be decided by the best two out of three doubles matches. Lorna Vega and Ivey Tant teamed up as usual to win easily over Lind­ sey Bowman and Stephanie Doby 8-3, but Rachel Curcio and Roxanne Thomas lost 8-2 to Kristie Combs and Shona Draughn, tying it back up at 4-4. It all came down to the Amy Curcio-Alex Eller duo, who pulled out an 8-6 vic­ tory against Emily Perkins and Haley Smith to win the match (5-4) and secure the second spot for entry into the Dual Team Tournament for the second consecutive year. 6-3, 6-1; (#5) Rachel Curcio def. by Allee Olsen 6-4, 7-5; (#6) Roxanne Thomas def. by Sarah Johnson 6-3, 6-2. Photo by Shane Hopkins ACHS sophomore Anna Martin delivers a backhand in recent competition against North Surry. In exhibition singles, Cyndi Lawler was defeated by Courtny Wilmoth 6-3, but then beat Emma Belcher 6-2, and Brittany Brown won over Rebekah McLaughlin 8-6. In exhibition doubles, Anna Martin and Ashley Blevins outscored Casey Tilly and Beth Peters in a tiebreaker, 8-7 (9-7V. Last week the Huskies lost their second of two meet­ ings with Wilkes Central by a score of 7-1. Individual scores are as follows: (#1) Lorna Vega def. by Emily Mathis 61, 6-0; (#2) Ivey Tant def. by Laura Rollins 2-6, 7-5, 8-6 (tiebreaker); (#3) Amy Curcio won over Sarah Brown 2-6, 63, (7-2 tiebreaker); (#4) Alex Eller def. by Megan Caudill In doubles, (#1) Vega/Tant def. by Mathis/Caudill 8-2, (#3) R.Curcio/Thomas def. by Olsen/Johnson 9-8, (7-3 tie­ breaker), and A.Curcio/Eller's match was called for dark­ ness. In exhibition singles, Brit­ tany Brown defeated Cora Parker 7-5, Cyndi Lawler def. by Kaitlen Isom 6-2, and Ashley Blevins def. by Mandy Tetyloff 6-2. Coach Vickie Herman stat­ ed, "It was a good win for Amy Curcio, and another close match with three tiebreak­ ers and close scores. Wilkes Central played very well and deserves to be number one in the conference." #10 in NC by Shane Hopkins Last week the Ashe County cross country teams traveled across the state line to com­ pete in the Maroon Tide Invi­ tational in Hillsville, Virginia. Both squads finished strong, with the men's team placing seventh out of 16 schools, and the women coming in fourth out of 17 teams. The women's team received state recogni­ tion, as they've been listed as the tenth best 2-A team in the latest N.C. Prep Coaches' Poll. (Wilkes Central was listed at #2, and a total of six teams in the top 10 are from the western region, and will be competing for one of the four regional spots in the state tournament) Patrick Henry took first place in the men's race with 38 points (AC—7th with 177), and the individual results out of 93 runners were as follows: 29th—Eric Johnson (18:12), 36th—Eric Prange (18:52), 39th—Josh Shumate (19:16), 42nd—Brandy Phipps (19:19), 47th—Zach Davis (19:30), 53rd—Holden Hudler (19:53), 57th—Randall Pennington (20:16). Out of 25 runners in the men's JV race: 5th—Zach Holman (20:01), 10th—Andy Widner (21:06), 12th—Orrin Shatley (22:04), 15th—Cory Halsey (24:09). Radford took first place in the women's race with 70 points (AC—4th with 99), and the individual results out of 79 runners were as follows: 9th—Ashton Little (20:49), 14th—Emily Gamble (21:29), 28th—Molly Hanes (22:47), 30th—Mandy Jenson (23:14), 31st—Emaline Shatley (23:30), 38th—Myra Miller (23:45), 43rd—Devin Little (24:23). Squeak Peterson is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. Congratulations, Squeak! He guessed more winning teams than any other contestant. Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Aw! Nobody won this week's [Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. Nobody correctly chose the race winner, Mark Martin, who's average speed was 137.774 mph. JV volleyball beats S. Central The ACHS JV volleyball team recently defeated Surry Central two games to zero. (Game scores were 25-20, 25-22) Earlier last week they lost to Wilkes Central 0-2 (15-25, 20-25). Coach Laura Foster com­ mented, "This week was a strange week for our team; in the two matches that we played this week, we went from playing as bad as we could have played (Tues­ day vs Wilkes Central) to playing as good as we can play (Thursday vs Surry Central). "Wilkes Central and Surry Central have good teams, and I feel like we all are about evenly matched. I was very proud of my team's performance against Surry Central. This was a good win for us! All players contributed to this win." Other recent matches were against Forbush (02 loss, 15-25, 21-25) and Starmount (0-2 loss, 2225, 23-25). Coach Foster stated, "This was a tough week for us, playing the top volleyball programs in the conference. We started out slow in the Forbush match, but we played much better in game two. Kendra Yearick had a good game against Forbush. "In the match against Starmount, we played them very tough and had an opportunity to win both games. I was pleased with our overall team perfor­ mance. Carmen Wagoner played very good at the set­ ter position against Starmount." Marc Payne, ACHS Athletic Director and men's varsity basketball coach, was a threesport athlete at Beaver Creek High School. He played football (spilt end), basketball (wing), and baseball (catcher/centerfield), and received all-conference honors in each sport during his senior year of 1970. Under head football coach Edwin Taylor, they were undefeated in the regular season beginning in late 1967, and the streak lasted for three consecutive seasons (longest in the state at that time). They lost in the state cham­ pionship in Payne's junior year by one touchdown to Hendersonville. In his senior basketball season, the Beavers went 19-6 and made it to the district semi­ finals. After graduating from BC he turned down a foot­ ball grant from AppState to play basketball, where He played for a true Mountaineer freshman squad before transferring to Emory and Henry (Emory, Virginia) after Thanksgiving of his sophomore year. He played basketball for the Wasps for two seasons, and football for one. Their 1973 football team was VCAA (Virginia Collegiate Athletic Association) Champs and finished just one win away from making it to the Alonzo Stagg Bowl. Coach Payne returned to the county in 1974 to teach U.S.History at his alma mater and to coach the men's varsity basketball team. He was also assistant football coach and eventually became the head varsity baseball coach for the Beavers. During his 14-year stint at 'the Creek,' Payne chalked up a whopping 9 confer­ ence championships in basketball, with his most suc­ cessful team finishing 3rd in the state in 1978.'In 1989 he moved to Watauga High School and was assis­ tant principal and men's basketball coach. In '91 he became the athletic director, and his '99 b-ball squad captured the Northwest 4-A conference championship (only team to take it away from Freedom High School in 12 years, '90-'02). Payne is beginning his fourth year as A.D. for Ashe County High School, and this will be his 31st season as a varsity men's basketball coach. Last season he earned the top level of Certified Master Athletic Administrator from the NCHSAA, and his 438win career basketball record was ranked 10th among active NC coaches. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! mammmumm. Photo by Madeline Thompson Molly Hanes ran a strong race and finished 3rd on the team (28th of 79 overall) with a time of 22:47 in Hills­ ville last week. Out of 20 runners in the women's JV race: 8th—Whit­ ney Stuart (25:33), 15th— Laken Weaver (33:42). Coach Freeman stated, "Taking advantage of a fast course and favorable weather conditions, all of our runners ran a strong race. Fourteen of our twenty achieved PR's (personal records). Photo by Karlton Yearick The Junior Varsity volleyball team recently defeated Surry Central. Larken Mikeal goes up strong at the net. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! 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They've gone undefeated through half of their season, with a current record of 5-0. After defeating East Wilkes, both the boys' and girls' squads traveled to West Wilkes and outscored the Blackhawks 11-4 in a co­ ed game. Cody McClure led an aggressive attack by scor­ ing four goals from the out­ side wing position and Josh Johnson and Lalo Montoya added two goals a piece. Mallary Clay knocked in one and Austin Blevins kicked in the final shot to cap oft' the Bull­ dogs' highest scoring match ever. Next up for the bulldogs was the North Wilkes Vi­ kings who went undefeated last season. This outing proved to be one of the finest ever for Ashe County as they shutout North Wilkes 3-0. Goalkeeper Ethan Young had a huge performance, stopping nine shots on goal. Cody Mc­ Clure got the offense started, scoring off a corner kick at the 28-minute mark. After a 1-0 halftime score, LaLo Montoya scored on another corner kick by Josh John­ son. Montoya, in one of his best showings, found the net a second time off a throw-in from Rudolpho Reyes with 34 minutes left to play. The bull­ dogs then turned the game over to their defense and they came up big with Young and (sweeper) Sam Price making play after play to shutout the Vikings for the first time in the school's seven-year his­ tory. Coach Mike Eldreth was pleased and commented on the victory, "This is a big win for our team as North beat us twice last year. They have club players on most of the Wilkes squads and they have a huge advantage. The high school runs into the same problem when playing teams whose players play on trav­ eling teams. Our teams will never play with a chance to win a championship in high school until we start club teams at every age level from nine years on up. What if the football team went up against teams that were playing 3040 games a year? That is what our teams in Ashe are up against too often. Their players can play 11 months out of the year. When we can win over the Wilkes teams it is really special for our kids who only play three months out of the year. Parents who have children who love soccer should get club teams togeth­ er or take their kids to Wilkes things off when he found pay dirt off a cross from Cody McClure just three minutes into the game. McClure then found the net with a scream­ ing shot from the left wing at the 16-minute mark. After a 2-0 halftime score, LaLo Montoya broke down the Eagles' defense and scored with a solo run on goal eight minutes into the period. Ashe County's defense was as good as it has been all season, shutting down one of the most powerful teams in the league. Nathan Shepherd controlled the midfield, with Rudolpho Reyes and Alex Vogl stopping most of Wilkes' runs. Photo by Shane Hopkins Rudolpho Reyes kicks the ball away from a Scorpion defender in a recent 5-0 shutout over East Wilkes. or Boone to tryout for one of their club teams. It will make them much better players." The Bulldogs then hosted Wilkes Central, who always has one of the best squads in the conference. They once again shutout their opponent with an outstanding defen­ sive effort which led to a 40 win. Josh Johnson started It proved to be an espe­ cially big win for the Bull­ dogs and head coach Mike Eldreth had this to say: "This win is huge for our program and it elevates our team to the top, as we have beaten the two best teams in our conference. These kids have worked really hard and de­ serve everything that comes their way. Our defense has ASU Black Saturday GREENVILLE, S.C. - For the fourth-straight year, it came right down to the wire, but for the first time in that span, Furman prevailed over Appalachian State University, as the No. 6 Paladins blocked a field goal as time expired to slip past the 16th-ranked Mountaineers, 34-31, on Sat­ urday at Paladin Stadium. Furman took the three-point lead with just 31 seconds re­ maining, when quarterback Ingle Martin found Patrick Sprague for a six-yard touch­ down pass to cap a 14-play, 74-yard 4:26 drive. The drive was marked by a pair of costly Appalachian penalties, including a close third-down pass interference call and an offsides infraction that gave the Paladins a first down with just over a minute to play. On the ensuing kickoff, Jermane Little broke off a 46yard return to give ASU great field position at their own 46. From there, Walter Payton Award candidate Richie Wil­ liams drove the Mountaineers 31 yards in just 23 seconds, including a 17-yard rush and eight- and six-yard comple­ tions to Little and Hans Batichon, that put the Apps on the Furman 23 yard line with three seconds to play. On the drive, Williams be­ came ASU's all-time leader in total offense, as he ran his career total to 7,137 yards, surpassing the 7,129 yards racked up by current Appala­ chian Sports Network analyst Steve Brown from 1977-80. For the day, Williams posted a season-high 396 total yards (272 passing, 124 rushing) to become only the second Moun­ taineer to record 6,000 pass­ ing yardB and 7,000 yards of total offense in a career (join­ ing Brown). Despite Williams' heroics, Furman's William Freeman came free up the middle on Julian Rauch's 41-yard fieldgoal attempt and blocked it to secure FU's first win over Ap­ palachian since 2001. Even with the block, the kick fell just short of the goal post. Appalachian fought back from a nine-point deficit with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to take a 31-26 lead. A 20-yard strike from Williams to tight end Daniel Bettis with 11:58 to go began the rally and an acrobatic 31-yard touchdown catch by Grant lands catfish been outstanding and today is the best performance of any middle school team that I have coached. The players are starting to mesh and un­ derstand their roles and cer­ tainly have bought into my point that offense wins games and defense wins champion­ ships. Our team effort was outstanding today and our season looks good if they continue to work hard." In the girls game Mallary Clay scored two goals and played an outstanding game against John Grant of West Jefferson is shown with 42 pound the strongest girls' team in catfish. the conference. These anglers, while fishing George Hagerty-SummerTo finish out half of their recently in Lake Marion and ton, SC-Flathead Catfish-41 schedule the Bulldogs trav­ Moultrie, registered their catch lbs-2 ozs-Lake Marion-Blueeled to Alleghany to play in the Santee Cooper Trophy Back Herring yet another co-ed game due Five Award program and will Johnny Hart-Seneca,SCto the Trojans having only receive a parchment signed by Flathead Catfish-42 lbs-Diver­ one team. Playing 30 boys the Honorable Mark Sanford, sion Canal-Live Bream and girls proved too much Governor of South Carolina. Norman Kalfus-Lousiville, for the Trojans as the Ashe John W. Grant-West Jeffer­ KY-Arkansas Blue Catfish-42 squad came away with a 5-2 son, NC-Arkansas Blue Cat- lbs-2 ozs-Lake Moultrie win. Mallary Clay started the fish-42 lbs-Lake Marion-Cut Charles Humphries-Kings Mtn, NC-Arkansas Blue Catscoring, finding the net at the Bait Glenn Spaulding, Jr- Bruns­ fish-47 lbs-9 ozs-Lake Moult8 minute mark, then Cody McClure scored off an assist wick, GA-Flathead Catfish-43 rie-Mullet For more information on from Alex Vogl. The 2-0 half- lb8-2 ozs-Diversion Canal-Live the Santee Cooper Trophy Five time score changed quickly Perch Steve Reeves-Macon, GA- Award Program contact San­ as Josh Johnson took a beau­ tiful cross from McClure and Arkansas Blue Catfish-56 lbs- tee Cooper Country Promotion Commission, P.O. Drawer 40, then found the net as only 30 12 ozs-Lake Moultrie-Cut Bait JamesM.Starr-Haddock,GA- Santee, SC 29142 or call (803) seconds had expired. John­ Flathead Catfish-52 lbs-3 ozs- 854-2131 (out of S.C. - 1-800son proceeded to add another Lake Marion-Herring 227-8510) goal at the 41- minute mark, and McClure kicked in the final score two minutes lat­ er. The Bulldog defense was again tough as the Trojans could not find net until the game was out of reach. Sara Hartsog, Lynx Mitchell and Robert Jones played well for Ashe County, and Erin Convington had a good game at midfield. This game finished half of the season and brought the soccer team's record to Photo by Linda Burchette 5-0. The Bulldogs have es­ Ashe County seniors participating in the State Senior tablished themselves as the Games in September in Raleigh brought home medals and team to beat and that seems lots of fun memories. Those who represented Ashe County easier said than done. The are, from left: Ray Dancy; Sylvia Roark, winning a silver soccer team is on a roll and in football throw and bronze in the 100-yard dash; Ruby opponents will have to find a Whitehouse; Syble Caudill, winning a silver in horseshoes way to mount some offense if and bronze in spincasting; Audrey Severt; Jackie Miller; they are going to stop them. and HasseU Boyce. . • i • I Joe young Tournament Final Results - in the conference standings, only a game behind ASU's next two opponents: Georgia Southern (42, 3-1 SoCon) and a halfgame behind Wofford (3-2, 2-1 SoCon). The Moun­ taineers re­ turn home this Saturday to face Georgia Southern, with first place in the SoCon on the line. Black Saturday kickoff is slated for 1st Place Eddie Jordan 3:30 p.m. at 2nd Place Truitt Weaver Kidd Brewer 3rd Place Jimmy Jenkins Stadium, with the contest televised on Fox Sports Net South and Fox Photo courtesy of ASU Sports Information ASU quarterback and a leading Walter College Sports. *Some re­ Payton Award candidate Richie Williams minders for to­ was named Southern Conference Player morrow's game of the Week for the second straight game, at Kidd Brewer and has also been named SoCon Player 2 Stadium: of the Month. • Remem­ ber to WEAR Batichon gave the Apps the BLACK for this week's YOUTH: five-point advantage with Black Saturday festivities. Ray Phipps • Travis Hamilton 5:02 left in the ballgame. • Be sure to get into the The first half was a back- stadium early, as Appala­ Brandon Ham • Roberts Batts and-forth affair, as the teams chian will make a new and Josh Hazel wood (not pictured) traded scores, with a 60-yard improved entrance into the connection from Martin to stadium, complete with a 2 Steven Hare, Jr (not pictured) Daric Carter with 14 sec­ new tunnel and fireworks. onds remaining in the second • Be sure to stay in the quarter giving Furman a 16- stands following the game 14 halftime lead. A pair of and take part in the newest I st Place Mark Phipps (not pictured) Kevin Richardson touchdown Appalachian football tradi­ 2nd Place Jon Gatewood (not pictured) runs, from 27 and three yards tion. Immediately following out, accounted for ASU's the game, the team will walk 2 3rd Place Daniel Hartzog (not pictured) 2 scoring in the opening half. to the area directly in front of 2 y The squads traded field the band with helmets raised goals in the third quarter for a final rendition of Hi Hi all ctvt before a 14-yard rush by Yikas. Fans are encouraged to ^thankf Cedrick Gipson gave Fur­ remain in their seats to join ^ Appalachian Mountain Dancy's Electrical man a 26-17 lead heading the Marching Mountaineers £ Mortgage Contractor 2 into the wild fourth period. and the team for the salute. Ashe Abattoir, Inc Darrell Hamilton. 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Grizzly bears are found In North America and Eurasia in mountains, open meadows and river valleys. The territory of the grizzly depends on the concentration of food sources. The brown bear will eat almost anything. About three-fourth of the brown bear's diet is berries, herbs, roots, nuts flowers, grasses and other vegetation. Fish, insects, honey small mammals, and also elk and moose calves are part of their diet along with the remains of animals. Across 2. ENTER CAVE 3. KNOWN AS BROWN BEAR 4. SHAGGY, BROWN HAIR 6. BROAD,FIVE-TOED FEET In the late summer to early fall the brown bear will begin to eat as much as possible to support itself during the period of hibernation. The brown bear can gain up to thirty pounds in one week. The process of hibernation may last for four to seven months. In warmer climates where a yearlong food source is available hibernation may not occur. If not the bear will forge until it is very fat and lethargic. The bear will enter a cave, dig out hollow log or tree cavity. The body temperature decreases to about 88 degrees from the normal 101 degrees Fahrenheit DoWH 1. A GRIZZLED LOOK Today 125,000-150,000 grizzly bears still roam the world in undeveloped areas. The largest populations are in the forests of the former USSR. There are approximately 100,000 black bears. In Spain, Italy, and France there are now less that 100 grizzlies in remote areas. In the United States there are about one thousand grizzly bears only one-percent of what used to be original range. The rest of the brown bears are in Canada's western providences and Alaska with about 50,000 grizzly bears. \A)OtA Circle the words below That you will find across, down, backwards and diagonally. Did you ({now! Claws Attack Climb Bears . Fossil records show that the first bears appeared in Europe about 13 million years ago. . An estimated 50,000 grizzlies still live in Canada Kodiak Maul Ferocious ^ Black Fight Brown Polar Grizzly Caves Chicago and .Alaska, but there are fewer than 1,000 in the rest of North America. . A grizzly is surprisingly fast; it can match a horse's speed for over 300*. . A grizzly was once seen to kill a black bear with one blow, knocking it into a tree with its paw. panda Skin Hug Sloth Hunt Teddy Koala VitaC Statistics A L E Z M N T X G K R P F M E F N U T S T R F K N C %a a a II r 1 Q n v \M S G R \ w K H K 1 v» VV d u T D S O T O 0 G A c 1 H c X N M E C D R T 1 E D Z s A L D K V 1 T B Z F B V J Weight 495-704 lbs. 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When present in large concentrations inside your home, exposure to the spores can cause such symp­ toms as nasal and sinus conges­ tion, cough, skin and eye irrita­ tions, breathing difficulties and upper respiratory infections. Mold has been in the news a lot lately, particularly in New Orleans where homes and busi­ nesses now drying out in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina are filled with it. There's noth­ ing people with homes in New Orleans could have done to pre­ vent mold exposure, but if you know your home has problems with moisture, you need to take action. Among the steps the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends you take to reduce moisture and keep mold from growing in your home: * Seek out and fix the source of water problems — leaky sinks, toilets, etc. * Vent bathrooms, washing machines, dishwashers and other moisture-generating sources to the outside. * Reduce the potential for con­ densation on cold surfaces (i.e. windows, piping, exterior walls, roofs or floors) by adding insula­ tion. * Avoid installing carpeting in area where there is a perpetual moisture problem, like around sinks and concrete floors which experience frequent condensa­ tion. "Another thing that would help is to install a moisture barrier in your basement that will pre­ vent humidity and dampness from finding their way into your home," says Bill Emerick, presi­ dent of Ideal Products, LLC, the manufacturer of SANI-TRED. His company makes a unique line of liquid rubber, ultraadhesive coating and caulking materials which, thanks to their molecular structure, are able to penetrate into concrete or wood surfaces and bond to them permanently. The material was originally designed for use as a heavy duty, industrial outdoor flooring surface; but once con­ tractors found out about it, they started using it in residential homes as well. SANI-TRED products are easiest to install in homes under construction, or those with unfinished basements, but Emerick says a lot of his company's customers are also using it as a sealant when they fix water-damaged basements. If your basement is already fin­ ished, he says you or your con­ tractor should remove the exist­ ing trim and wall sheeting from the studs, waterproof the walls and floors with SANI-TRED then replace with new wall sheeting. "It is important to coat and seal all areas of the walls and floors to eliminate any pos­ sibility of humidity or water entry," he adds. As an additional bonus, a full basement installa­ tion of SANI-TRED is also guar­ anteed to reduce existing radon levels to well below acceptable limits. Because users need to follow specific instructions and guide­ lines for installation, Sani-Tred products are not sold through regular retail outlets. 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Great Southern location, sleep loft, level land, mountain views, stream on property, outbuildings, hard­ wood floors, covered porch and rear deck. Take a look! $59,000. SOLD AS IS- WHERE IS J131421. RANCH STYLE HOME ON HWY 22IN - This older home has 2BR/2BA is in valley setting with large addition added in 2003. Two bay win­ dows. jacuzzi tub, large family room, plenty of decks and porch, nicely land­ scaped. partial basement and pleasant mountain views. $99,900. hr J132399. CLIFTON AREA - Spacious brick rancher in like new condition. Beautiful 3BR/2BA home with gas fireplace, hardwood floors & much more. Situated on 16.975 acres. $267,000. W.+x / Whether they will W be 5 or 50... let everyone know •/ they are having a birthday with a W Jefferson Post-it Note! Onlv $18.60! J131080. JUST OUT OF TOWN - Beautiful 3BR/2BA home w/grcat long-range views! rock fp. Ig open liv­ ing/dining room, wide plank flooring, tongue & groove ceilings, pvd access & entire lower level is complete for extra rental unit or separate "mothcr-in-law" living space with open rooms, FP. stor­ age. Situated on 1.9+/- acres. $225,000. MOTIVATED SELLER! •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 4 SEASONS VACATION. RENTALS DC SALES NEWLY LISTED... 4BR/3BA home in excellent condition on over 1 acre w/ views and private hack yard. Over 2000 SF, living w/gas logs, den w / cath. ceil­ ing. Can easily be divided for "Motherin-law apartment". $149,900. Main Street Discount J13I808. GREAT FOR THE HUNTER OR VACATIONER - This 3BR/2BA Single-Wide Mobile Home would be great for cither. Located in a private setting on I +/- acres, with good access and at a great buy, this could be your mountain spot. Motivated Seller! $51,700. J131775. REMODELED FARMHOUSE ON 51.7 ACRES - 3BR/IBA home located in western Ashe County on a low traffic gravel road. Eight miles from Mountain City. TN. 30 miles from Boone & 18 miles from West Jefferson. Great workshop with office, bath, poured floors, shelv­ ing. new barn. New paint on roof. Creek runs by front porch $269,000. Land Listings; J150399. 7.26 ACRE TRACT IN BLUFF MOUNTAIN - One-of-a-kind high altitude tract. Borders Nature Conservancy property at 4000+ elevation. Mature hardwotxis. plenty of level to sloping land for building, excellent long-range moun­ tain views. Last part of road to property is unimproved, requires walking in or fourwheeler. $109,900. J132075. 12.519 ON OLD HIGHWAY 16 - Excellent wooded tract just north of Crumplcr. Road to lop is graded, mature mixed-hardwoods abound, several excel­ lent building sites. Owners to restrict property to maximum of four home sites, no manufactured or modular housing permitted. $129,900. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21 hcritagerealty.com » If you arc in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. 1208 School Street Wilkeshoro, NC 28697 Phone: (336) 838-1350 Fax: (336) 838-2010 /^United Toll Free: 1-866-838-1350 www.wilkesboro-nc-realestate.com Country Johnson Realty OPEN HOUSE ON THESE THREE LOG HOMES SATURDAY FROM I:00PM TO 5:00PM • OCTOBER 15, 2005 SUNDAY FROM 1:00PM TO 5:00PM • OCTOBER 16, 2005 NEW LOG HOME DEVELOPMENT - DOUBLE BRANCH Directions: Hwy 16 North into Virginia, turn right on Old Mill Road (767), right on Deacon Road, right on Double Branch Road, left on Hannah Drive (thru green gate) wra New country log home situated on I.I5+/acres in Alleghany County, NC. Home had 4BR/3-1I2BA. Home features a stone fireplace, covered front porch, covered back porch and a coverd patio. Floors are hardwood, tile and carpet. Over 3,000 square feet of heated living space. Basement is finished with second kitchen, bedroom and full bath. Near New River. Great views. Abundant wildlife. Broker Owned. MLSH10894 $349,00000 This new log home offers 2BR/2BA covered front and back porches with hardwood floors in the kitchen, den and dining room area. The basement has a large den or recreation room with fireplace and a single garage, utility room and storage area. Property is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwester!] North Carolina near the New River and the Blue Ridge Parkway in Alleghany County. MLS#II3I6 $229,500°° This log home offers a living area with rock fireplace and a dining area tucked off the kitchen. Upstairs, a loft gives a spacious, airy feeling and the secluded master suite offers privacy. This home has 3BR/2BA, covered front and back porches and a deck. Hardwood floors in kitchen, den and dining room, tile in bathrooms and utility room and berber carpet in bedrooms. Posperty is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the MLS#9823 $254,500°° New River, Ashe County, Broker Owned. �PAGE 6B FRIPAY/ OCTOBER 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST LIGHTERSIDE Super Crossword ACROSS 51 Thlss and thaat 52 Reeves of 6 TVs Sweet "Queen November" lor—" 53 Norm 10 Some wines 54 Yank 14 Barrel opponent 18 "Pal Joey" 55 Director author Kurosawa 19 Hoffmann 56 Nest noise creation 58 Dodge 20 Schemes 60 Exorbitant 22 "All —* 61 Any time ('84 film) now 23 View a 62 Hook on a parade? hawk 25 Sai of 63 Exchange "Giant" 66 Forgo 26 Parka snacks? feature 71 "Say It — 27 Shaq'a pack So* 28 Palo —. 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I'll ber 109 Kuwaiti ruler 110 Precise 112 Shop till you drop1 115 Hawaii's state bird 116 Ravi-shing instrument? 117 Kid at court 118 What i.o. stands for 119 Genoa!ogy diagram 120 Ward of "Sisters* 121 *lts been —!" 122 Soprano Fleming DOWN 1 Wedding wear 2 "Pequod" captain 3 "Choortol" 4 Mythical monsler 5 "Go. team!" 6 In any way 7 Football s Laveil I 8 Des gner Gucci 9 "Absolutely!" 10 Tach meas. 11 Bring to light 12 Patron 13 — aerobics 14 Share the mike 15 In progress 16 Cure 17 Converse competitor 21 Tofu source 24"— Girts" C79 smash) 30 Feast 31 Enjoyed 30 Down 32 Vanquish 33 Terrier's tormonter 34 Rock's — Supply 35 Lewis stats 37 Out of range 38 III temper 39 Jeddah gentleman 40 Singer James 41 Pitfall 43 Vexed THIS is A sf Aimrtt Time or YEAR, won THE CHAfiXPi# or *HF TREE LEAVES RROAV SREEN TO * SR/LUAMT COLORS.' 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World rights reserved WHEN THE LEAVES ARE TVANfN* AW FALLINe, rOLLOWlNS THE AUTUMN'S fc-—v r 1 l J THE OCCASIONAU-Y WARM WEATHER TO^ PREPARE POR WINTER/ T~T— SETTLERS NAMEP THE PERlOP AFTER ^ WiAPtf . < M THE iW'APtS ALWAYS TOOK APVANTAtfE Or PC CUE SEEMS TO KNOW THE ORl^N Or 4 THE TERM. SUT ft IS SEUfVEP THAT EARLY Am THE AMERICAN riRST COLO WELL.' TT ' THEY CALLEP THE PERlOP THE WHO TOLP THE SPECIAL sirr or A rAVORfTE SOP, CAUTAWOWIT. SETTLERS THAT THE PERiOP WOULP COATF THE SOP or THE EVERY YEAR.' f Salome's Stars Week of October 17 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some flashes of Aries ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewil­ dering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper under con­ trol as you work through it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That marriage 'twixt the arts and practicality that Taureans excel at once again highlights your enjoy­ ment of much of the week. However, you need to watch any sudden urge to splurge. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Even with all the plusses apparently outweighing the minuses, you still might want to defer an important decision to make sure you have all the facts you need. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) One or two problems might threaten to derail otherwise smoothly running situations at work or at home. But a few well-placed words should help get things back on track quickly. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be a good time for all you Leos and Leonas in the spotlight to open your generous Lion's hearts and share the glory with those who helped you accomplish so much along the way. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might want to get advice from someone who's been there and knows these situations better than you do, before investing time or money (or both) in a questionable matter. LIBRA (September 23 to Octo­ ber 22) Be careful how you handle a workplace matter that seems out of place in the schedule you've pre­ pared. Before you act, one way or another, find out who set it up and why. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem­ ber 21) Your entertainment aspect is strong this week. Besides providing a wonderful break from everyday obligations, sharing fun times brings you closer to those you care for. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Having a weekend fun fest? Your friend or relative who's down in the emotional dumps could perk up if you find a way to include him or her in your plans. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) If you're in one of those "the Goat knows best" periods, you might want to ease up and try listen­ ing to what others have to say. You could learn something. SOUTHWEST.' m AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru­ ary 18)That new challenge is getting closer, and you should be out there now showing facts and figures to po­ tential allies to help persuade them to rally to your support. Good luck. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting a head start on holiday plans could help free up some time later to spend on other projects. Meanwhile, a colleague has some ideas that you might find worth discussing. BORN THIS WEEK: You are al­ ways there for others, and sometimes you need to be reminded that you need to be there for yourself as well. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. The Ashe Historical Society Presents Schedule of Events Friday, October 21st 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Jefferson Davis, Wife of Confederate President Jefferson Davis Henny Schuster returns to Ashe county in the perfect complement to her performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in June. In Varina Davis we will see a woman who shared all her husband's honors, his defeats and his discouragements and become a celebrity on her own after his death. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Saturday, October 22nd 9:00 a.m. Ashe County during the Civil War In a presentation in which he will interact with the audience, Jerry Brown will share his collection of pictures and letters from some of the 2,300 Ashe County troops. He is presently compiling a book which will feature this material. 12:00 - 1:15 Lunch. Participants will be free to eat at restaurants of their choosing. 1:15 "Do the Best You Can While I'm Away: 39 Mountain Women in the Civil war During the Civil War women, in particular, faced a se­ ries of difficult and challenging trials that forced them to adopt a number of different roles in order to survive. Elizabeth Hardy teaches English at Mayland Commu­ nity College. An Appalachian story-teller and historic interpreter, she places a high value on preserving and celebrating the past. At the national Women of Appalachia conference, she has presented papers on the lives For Additional Information, Call of Western North Carolina women and the Civil War. - (336) 246-7337 3:30 Gary Poe and Friends - Civil War Music -(336) 384-3188 Gary Poe and a group of musicians will talk about Q[ and play Civil War music from both the North and the Email at South. lonnie@fastransit. net 10:30 Break 10:45 a.m. Col. John B. Palmer and the 58th North Carolina Troops Col. John B. Palmer was something of a paradox, a New Yorker who cast his lot with the Confederacy. He led the 58th North Carolina, an all -Appalachian regiment. Michael C. Hardy has been researching and writing about the American Civil War for nearly fifteen years. He has authored several books - one each about the history of the 37th and 58th Regiments. Almost all the Ashe County soldiers in the Civil war served in one of these two regiments. f The entire program will be held at the Ashe County Public Libray, 148 Library Drive, West Jefferson, North Carolina. There will be no cost for this event, but you must register in advance. After registration, you will receive a brochure with useful area information. • Delve into your past while looking at the beautiful foliage; • Research genealogy. • Share family pictures; • Expcriance Ashe County: the Churches of the Frescoes with the famous Ben Long fresco paintings, the only cheese factory in North Carolina, great antiquing, art galleries and famous eateries such as Shatlcy Springs, new eateries such as the new Sweet Aromas and Frascrs. 1 WISH T O REGISTER FOR THE FAMILY HERITAGE GATHERING ASHE COUNTYLIBRARY NAME TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON ADDRISS CITY STATE TO BOONE TELEPHONE NUMBER U.S221 TO ZIP CODE TO JEFFERSON GLENDALE Location of Ashe County Library In West Jefferson Moil (0: The Ashe County Historical Society 148 Library Drive West Jefferson, NC 28694 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 7B COMMUNITY NEWS Conservationist speaks Shown at recent Democratic meeting are Register of Deeds - Shirley Wallace, Party Chair - Melba Jones, Chairman of National Committee for New River - Jeffery Scott and Party Treasurer - Sandra Hamm. Jeffery Scott, executive di­ stated that for the mountain rector of the National Com­ region to preserve and main­ mittee for the New River tain its heritage and rugged (NCNR), spoke to a lively beauty citizens must work crowd at the monthly meet­ to restrict over development ing of the Ashe County Dem­ and keep the natural envi­ ocratic Party on Tuesday, ronment as undistributed September 26, at 7 p.m., at as possible. Conservation is Smoky Mountain Barbeque important to Ashe County as Restaurant in West Jeffer- a factor in drawing tourist to the area. son. Ashe County Democratic Scott has directed activi­ ties of the National Commit­ Party 1st Vice Chair, Jerry tee Of the New River, based McMillian, introduced the with laudatory in West Jefferson, for the past speaker six years. Before that, he was remarks and praised the director of several nonprofit speaker's work in preserving conservation organizations, the natural environment. In other Democratic Par­ which are working to pre­ serve the natural beauty and ty Business, Ashe County environment of the north­ Democratic Party Chair, west Blue Ridge Mountains. Melba Jones, stated that the He has edited and published "Autumn Gala" was a great a local nonprofit journal fo­ success with a large local cusing on recreated and en­ turnout and a number of at­ vironment in Watauga and tendees from 5 surrounding Ashe County, and has worked counties. Rep. Jim Harrell III internationally in South from Alleghany was the key­ America on issues dealing note speaker for the event. Chairman Jones requested with the rain forest in Brazil, and on a cloud forest reserve that Century Club contribu­ tors turn in their money to in Ecuador. Scott earned an under­ Treasurer Sandra Hamm so graduate degree and a grad­ that plans could be finalized uate degree in geography for the Century Club Dinner and planning from Appala­ in early November. The Ashe County Demo­ chian State University. Scott, an avid hiker, has through- cratic Party meets each 4th hiked both the Appalachian Tuesday at 7 P.M. at Smokey Trail and North Carolina's Mountain Barbecue Restau­ Mountains-to-the-Sea Trail. rant in West Jefferson. Ashe Scott, his wife, and two sons, County Democratic Party reside on a small farm near Chair, Melba Jone, invites the Watauga-Ashe County all interested citizens to at­ tend and participate in these line in Todd, N.C. Scott, in this power point events. Call 336-846-9068 for presentation to the group, Fifth generation birth October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foun­ dation has been a global leader in the fight against breast can­ cer. Their mission is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threaten­ ing disease. The Foundation remains the nation's largest private provider of funds for breast cancer research and community outreach programs that make a real difference in the lives of millions of individu­ als around the globe. On Friday, October 7, the Staff at Mountain View El­ ementary chose to participate in Lee® National Denim Day. This proud family recently celebrat­ ed the birth of a fifth generation child, Joshua Isaiah Latham. He is being held by great-great grandmother, Hubbard Trula of Southwestern Virginia. Pictured left standing to right are Isaiah's father, Josh Latham and grandfather Ronnie Latham of Wilkes County and great-grand­ mother Mattie Latham of the Ben Bowlin com­ munity in Ashe County. This is the world's largest sin­ gle-day fundraiser for breast cancer. On one Friday in Oc­ tober, Lee® Jeans encourages millions of people nationwide to wear their favorite jeans and make a $5 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Can­ cer Foundation. Since 1996, Lee National Denim Day has raised more than $52 million for breast cancer research, edu­ cation, and screening and treat­ ment programs. There were 66 staff members who participat­ ed, collecting $355 for the Foun­ dation. We hope to make this an annual event at Mountain View to show our support for those affected by breast cancer. www.studioroxie.com Kiiij Pfctore/ JRicfiaePs 102 MJRTH Join us for dinner Saturday, Offtober 22 6:00 PM until 9:00 pm as we introduce our new wine list! §omple FREE SITTING oacl I u z c y A av t 3 compfinvetvt yout FREE 8x10 w/Package Purchase dmirMj exjmietvee. Reservations are Requested Sparta, NC 336-372-6544 For reservations and further information call: 336-846-4102 more information. Farmer's Fun Day Sponsored by JCPP On Saturday 10/22 All Day Apple Butter Making Starts at 9am, Lasts All bag boor Prizes * Horse Shoe Contest • Free Hot bogs • Homemade Ice Cream • Pie Baking Contest • • Old Farm Equipment Show • Tor Participation Information Call Jerry Orindstaff 4237279131 On Saturday 10/15 Chicken BBQ Starting at Moon! Corn Box School, Church & Wagpn Train Scout Groups of 20 or more persons Face Painting are eligible for Straw Pyramid •/ a special rate. Please Hay Rides email or call Gift Shops 423-291-1117for more • Farmers Market information! and much, much more! etrn Corn Maze $0 Adults • $6 Children under 12 Haunted Maze Friday <5? Saturday Niyhts 8pm-10pm Through the Month of October Skulls Farm | Music 4249 Roan Creek Road • Mountain City, TN 37683 7pm - 9pm $5.00 per person 423-291-1117 Sat 10/15 Larry Anderson & Company Sat 10/22 High Lonesome Grass with Kody Norris Sat 10/29 Grady Stout & Friends Located approximately 4 miles South of the intersection of 421 & 167 www.shullsfarm.com • email: shullsfarm@yahoo.com �PAOF. 8B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for Incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: 140-Help Wanted An intergenerational, developmental day program serving children birth to 5 years seeks a lead teacher. Duties will include developing and fostering a positive and nurturing environment for children, effectively communicating with parents, fellow teachers, and other professionals, planning and facilitating engaging activities for children, recognizing and responding to children's developmen­ tal needs, and docu­ menting developmental progress. Additional duties may Include providing one-on-one Community Based Rehabilitation Services for children with special needs. Preference will be given to candidates with at least a 4-year degree in B-K education, psychology, child development, etc. and a minimum of 2 years of classroom experience; Applications will also be accepted for candidates with 2-year AAS in early childhood education and will be considered if B-K or other BA/BS applicants are unavailable or unacceptable. Program offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid leave; optional dental, and more. For a complete job description and application, contact Patricia Calloway at 336-246-2655 Behavioral Technician needed to provide www.jeffersonpost.com part-time habilitative services for a young 30-Special man near Lansing NC. Notices Services needed 3-4 hours a day, two days If you have left a week, for a total of pictures with us 7.5 hours a week. PLEASE remember to Position requires a high come in and pick school diploma or them up. GED, experience working with persons THANK YOU with disabilities Jefferson Post preferred. HomeCare PUBLISHER S NOTICE: offers excellent All real estate advertising training, pay, and in this newspaper Is sub­ supervision. Please call ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It illegal to HomeCare advertise any preferences. Management for an Limitation or discrimination application at based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, 828-264-1021. or tollfinancial status or national tree at 888-878-5199. origin Includes children un-I You rhay lax your I der the age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians k. M-. • resume to pregnant women & people 828-264-0755. securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising lor legal estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain ot discrimination call HUD toll-tree at 1 -800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired Is 1-800-927-9275 40-Lost & Found Found on Hwy 221 near Mulatto Mountain Rd. A neutered brown dog with dock tail & leather collar. Possibly a hound mix. Call 219-0099 (night) or 846-2041 (daytime) Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. Experienced Carpenters neededApply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson Heavy Equipment Operator. We offer year round work, life, health, dental, eye care insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K savings plan. We offer competitive pay based on work experience and skill level. Please apply to Cardinal Quarries, 1200 Claybank Road, West Jefferson, NC. We are EOE J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 140-Help Wanted Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! PAINTER'S WANTED $10 per hour Must have own vehicle Call 384-1265 and ask for Tom Scott Brothers is now taking applications for the position of HVAC Installer. Applicants must have a valid NCDL, necessary hand tools, good work ethic, experience in ductwork installation, fabrication, design and layout. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a good work environ­ ment. Apply in person or call Scott Brothers Heating and Air, Inc., 10801 Hwy. 221 South Fleetwood. NC 28626. Telephone: (336) 877-1702 Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 235-Christmas Trees "Frazier Fir Christmas trees, 2,500 to 3,000 trees, 6 to 9 ft, #1's. Will cut and bale if needed. Call 336-984-0134 or 336-973-3991." Christmas Trees Fraser Fir, 8'-9', 9'-10'. Rodger Kimbrell PO Box 368 Sparta, N.C. 28675 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 FRASER FIR 4'-5' 200 TREES CALL 984-4043 Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 R.D TREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALE FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCT 14TH & 15TH 8:00 am LOCATION Home of Joe & Nell Eller 610 Buck Mt. Circle 17-1:1(1^11: KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALE SAT. OCT 15 7AM-2PM Assorted Furniture. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Clothes, Items to Numerous To Mention. LOCATION Hwy 163 across from Southern De­ vice. YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. I YARD/MOVING SALE SAT OCT 15th 8:00am Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box). 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs. & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog. Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds. Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss.Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 Dishes, linens, black table & chairs, lamps, couches, end tables, tools, etc. LOCATION Nettle Knob Road Ashe Lake Area Fri. Oct. 14 & We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Sat. Oct. 15 7am-Untll Abercrombie & American Eagle, Columbia, Eddie Bauer, Gap LOCATION 141 King St. Beaver Creek Community Big 16.1 Hands, Red. 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross. Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. Please Leave Message if No Answer. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Community Yard Sale Saturday, October 15 Everything Priced Cheap! LOCATION N. Flatwoods Rd. off Big Laurel Rd.Watch for Signs. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock. PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC. Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information FREE KITTENS 2 Kittens Free to Good Home. 5 1/2 Weeks Old. Call 877-1562.. Steven or Sharon, for more information. FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Registered, fullblooded, yellow male lab, 5 yrs. old. Needs space to roam. Call 846-9022" 340-Sporting Goods 8r outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-384- $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ 2 Story Brick Over­ looking New River. 4BR/1BA. Fridge and Range Furnished. NO $800 rack. Great bike...just $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ 2 BR between the Jeffersons. Plain and simple, but clean and safe. Play area for children. Small pets considered on individu­ al basis. $380/mo. Midtown Apartments, 135 Badger St. Good references required. 336-846-6500 or 336-384-1336 leave message. $800/month. Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Inside Pets. 1 Yr. Lease Req. FOR SALE 4352. 336-384-1047. 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 speedometer and bike 290-Horses & Livestock Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 •3 -J M J [ik-fl -J M J Equipment 3 Family Yard Sale Security Deposit Required. 384-3913 3BR/2BA home in Lansing $500 per month $500 security deposit (Town water and sewer) Call 384-2929 or 384-2560 RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! Nice 3BFI/1 BA near town $675/month. Great 2 BR/1.5 BA just minutes from West Jefferson. $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1 BR/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE to cxpuucMT Htrtnav fUU ft PART-TIMt CLASSES COL TRAINING Help Wanted most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Phone 768- 1177, Res. 468-8802. Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available 460-Mobile Homes for Rent WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy.16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472. Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse. 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 For Rent 2 BR/2BA on 1 Acre Lot in Deep Gap. No Pets. Security & References Required. 336-846-7674 or 877-6872 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH, VINYL AND SHINGLE EXTERIOR.STOVE AND REFRIGERA­ TOR-SET AND DELIVERED... 5 YEAR WARRANTY.. $99 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14x80 Located in Friendship Park Jefferson. NC Take over payments $378 or Buy Call 336-982-7301 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quailty, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. INVENTORY LIQUIDATION SALE IN PROCESS! ONLY 3 2005 MODELS LEFT1 GREAT DEALS ON QUALITY CONSTRUCTED HOMES. COME AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 500-Mobile Homes for Sale LAND HOME? NEED LAND? GIVE ME A CALL! TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 I CAN HELP WITH THE HOME ALSO. PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN MILLERS CREEK, ROCK CREEK. BOOMER. WILKES­ BORO...1/2 ACRE LOTS TO 20 ACRE TRACTS.SOME OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. NEW INSTOCK! 3 GREAT FLOORP LANS...OVER 1600 SQ. FT. ONLY $49,995. DELIVERED AND SET UP.-TAKE YOUR PICK! CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS!! 5 YR. WARRANTY. COME AND TAKE A LOOK. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARDTHIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 "O" DOWN PAYMENT WILL BUY YOU A NEW HOME. CALL FOR DETAILS. 6964035 OR 262-6049 ASK FOR STEVE OR LEAVE MESSAGE. OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit In Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit. No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 As a direct descendant of Ijtwis Walters and Chloe law Walters of the Heaver Creek community of VV<».s7 Jefferson, North Carolina, I have information on Chloe law's ancestry hack to Basilf Switzerland in 1750. However, I have nothing on l^wis Walters prior to his arrival in West Jefferson in about IH00. From the union of I is Walters my direct line of descent is: Lewis Wnlters/t'hloc Faw Jacob Walters/Fmalinr (Goodman George Hamilton Walters/Elizabeth Lauranee Jacob Baker Walters/Cleo Brow n Barney K. Walters/Bonnie Ledhetter (my parents) If anyone has any information ulmtit the burial sites of Lewis Walters and t'hloe Faw and of Jacob Walters and Fmuline ALLIANCE TRACTOR -TRAII.F.R TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVII.LE. VA Walters and Bonnie Ledhetter are buried at Rohhinsville. North Carolina near George Hamilton Walters. ENROLLING NOW Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church (USA) in West Jefferson, NC seeking qualified pianist/ organist for Wednesday evening choir practice, Sunday worship. Please call 336.846.1288 for details. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Goodman I would be pleased to receive this information. George H. Walters is buried in Robbinsville. North Carolina. He and his wife Elizabeth Laurence were separated and I do not know anything of her after that event. Jacob Baker Walters and Leo Brown as well as Barney R. FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB PLACEMENT CENTER-SALES, Salem, Will be selling Household applian­ ces. Household Furni­ ture, Deck Patio set, new and used cloth­ ing, jackets, shoes, holiday decorations, and Misc. items. Our location will be at Vannoy & Sons Con­ struction office and will begin at 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Sat. October 15th. w/stools, BR suits, For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. STRATFORD on HUGE MULTIPLE FAMILY YARD SALEM 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap 300Miscellaneous walnut desk, wet bar 250-Furniture HEARING AID Service 260-Garage/Yard Sales Any genealogical information about this lineage including hirth and death records, marriage license, burial sites and other information would be greatly appreciated. F^speciallv useful would be information regarding Lewis Walters because my information on I^evvis begins and ends at West Jefferson. North Carolina. Bill Shugart DO YOU KNOW THE CONTRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? ESTATE SALE K F C o f West Jefferson is currently seeking hourly Team Members and Shift Leaders. To settle the Estate of Edgar W. Long Arc you a good salesperson? We need an outside sales person for a product and service, used in every new and remodeled.home. Commissions per sale can average $500 to $1,000. Mail your detailed resume and references to: 197 New Market Biyd-PMB 185. Boone, NC 28607 2003 Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower 1999 Murray Push Mower 2.5 Gallon Gasoline Cans (Plastic) Items may he seen at J.R.'s Trading Post, West Jefferson, beginning 10-15-05. Sealed Bids will he taken there. Are you Dedicated? Loyal? Motivated? Looking for a job with great benefits? *A Great Working Environment * Incentive Programs "•Advancement Opportunities •Competitive Wages Please Apply In Person Kentucky Fried t hicken 51 Beaver Creek School Road �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 9B Classifieds 510-Mobile Home Lots for Sale 1145-Steel Buildings 530-Lots & Acreage READY TO GO!! 1600 SQ. FT. DOUBLE WIDE SET UP ROCK CREEK! NICE LOT, BRICK SKIRTING, HEAT PUMP. BUY WITH NO MONEY DOWN. PAYMENTS LESS THAN $600 A MONTH. LESS THAN PERFECT CREDIT OK! HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 STEEL BUILDINGS 3 Cancelled Orders Brand new, still on pallet with warranty. Pay only remaining balances First come, First serve. Call for sizes 1-800-222-6335 x6000 1160-Tree Service 535-Commercial Property 530-Lots & Acreage COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Priced to Sell-Owner Retiring 7 Bay Garage with Large Store Room 5800 sq. ft. Many extras-must see. 8 min. from Boone. Main road $200,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 1.46 Acers in newly established Peaks Community. Private community, Great Views, Lot in prime location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information @ 561-719-6802. FOR RENT: Office space in Jefferson across from post office. 800 sq ft.$400/mo. Call Tim at 336-246-2662. Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. STORE BUILDING 5400 sq. ft. Good location. 8 min. from Boone. Must sell, priced right. $175,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design 1195-Legals RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals American Emergency Vehicles Halcore Group, Inc. 165 American Way Jefferson, NC 28640 We are expanding our facility. This will include additional vehicle body paint preparation areas, paint spray areas, and welding areas. This information is provided to satisfy NC DENR requirements. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified Co-Executrix of as the estate of Jack D. Gwyn deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of deceased to exhibit them to said the undersigned at 647 Low Gap Rd., Jeffer­ son, NC 28640 on or before the 30th day of Company FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. December, 2005, or Offering - this be * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers notice will pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 26th day of September, 2005. Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 lor COUNTRY Ann G. Estes Amy G. Price Co-Executrix for the estate of Jack G. Gwyn 1195-Legals NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Municipal Elections will be held in Ashe County in the towns of Jefferson, Lansing and West Jefferson on Tuesday. November 8, 2005. The polls will be open at 6:30 A.M. and will close at 7:30 P.M. Having qualified as Ad­ ministrator of the estate of Sandra Myers Lee deceased, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify ail persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the un­ dersigned at 1595 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jeffer­ The following offices son. NC 28694 on or will be submitted to the before the 23rd day of voters; Jefferson, 3 December, 2005 or this Alderman, Lansing, notice will be pleaded Mayor (2yr unexpired in bar of their recovery. term) & 3 Alderman All persons indebted to and West Jefferson, 3 said estate shall make Alderman. Each Alder­ immediate payment. man position is for a 4 This the 19th day of Year Term. September, 2005. The registration books will close on Friday, Sherman M. Lee October 14, • 2005. Administrator for the One-Stop ABSENTEE estate of VOTING will begin on Sandra Myers Lee THURSDAY. October 20th at the office of the NOTICE TO Board of Elections in CREDITORS Jefferson. This ONESTOP ABSENTEE Having qualified as Covoting will end on Administratrix of the SATURDAY,November estate of Gerry George 5th, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. Miller deceased, late of Ashe County, North Persons who are not Carolina, this is to noti­ certain of their registra­ fy all persons having tion status or their claims against the es­ precinct location should tate of said deceased contact the County to exhibit them to the Board of Elections in undersigned at 2494 Jefferson. The office is Rich Hill Rd., Creston open Monday through NC 28615 on or before Friday from 8 to 12 and the 23rd day of Decem­ 1 to 5. The phone num­ ber, 2005 or this notice ber is 336-219-2570. will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Registration facilities persons indebted to and polling places are said estate shall make accessible to the elder­ immediate payment. ly and handicapped. In the case of a voter not This the 19th day of being able to enter the September, 2005. polling place, they may vote curbside during James Paul Miller the hours that the polls Melissa K. Cleary are open. Co-Administratrix for the estate of The Ashe County Gerry George Miller Board of Elections will have scheduled absen­ NOTICE TO tee meetings on the fol­ CREDITORS lowing dates: October 14th, 21st, 28th, No­ Having qualified as vember 4th, and 7th. Administratrix of the These meetings will be Estate of Leonard Fred at 5:00 P.M. at the of­ Miller, late of Ashe fice in Jefferson and County, North Carolina, are subject to be this is to notify all canceled if no ballots persons having claims are to be approved. against said estate to present them to the Dated this the 30th day undersigned at 3924 of September 2005. Silver Chalice Dr., Ralph G. Bare, Winston-Salem, NC Chairman 27101 on or before the Ashe County Board of 9th day of January, Elections 2006, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 4th day of October. 2005. Deborah Miller Cox Administratrix for the Estate of Leonard Fred Miller WWW. jeffersonpost. com far EMPORIUM TREASURES fW GRAPHIC DESIGN ) Saiiv Hae'f 'EMPORIUM4 wwwAmericansForTheArta.org. NS Give the Gift that lasts ALL Year Long and goes <verywhere! • ML Pk -m-Aw If you would like to send a gift subscription of the Jefferson Post along with a special Christmas card, simply fill out the order form below and mail to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 - Attn: Circulation Dept. Name of Recipients Mailing Addresa: City: Amount enclosed: Gift Subscription froim. Gift Giver's Phone Number: Out of County State: far HOME IMPROVEMENT) MWM* fHttme f/mftrcHHvtient 7W SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Mountain Aire. Seafood & StaiWtoM# Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastehuds and your wallet! Decks • Roofing Motoric Downtown Wrtl |r(Ert.oii NC jeiTrnon Ave iu rwi/(*<(•*. w/o r business i Brochures • Camera Ready Ads 336.384.4352 Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 ell: 336-262-0445 A — Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 SATELLITE "X ASHE COUNTY ROOFING 2S Years Experience JEFFERSON • Lkensed in North Mna&tt INC Dance Floors Tents Air Walks Tables Balloons Chairs Flowers Linens Party Favors Stemware Wedding Rentals China and Accessories Silverware Event Planning Available 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 • Ml niofin^ of all kinds • Hoof Painting • Insured & ALL Wiri (.uarantml Zip Code: • 1 Year $44.50 6 Months $28.00 RENTALS RENT-ALL, For mors information about the importance of aria education, please contact Ceiling Texture • Painting Ldijos • F O R M O R E . The Annual Meeting of AsheCo., MHC will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. October 17, 2005 at 21 East Ashe Street, West Jefferson, North Carolina. Share­ holders of record on September 30. 2005 will be eligible to vote for business presented at the Annual Meeting. Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Family owned and operated! IJ4-S44-S049 • 10 S A S K Notice of Annual Meeting Drywall • Framing • Finishing Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com •J a r t . AsheCo., MHC • f t T * # "Where looking old, looks good" Al otde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 1195-Legals 1195-Legals fur EXCAVATIW JOE'S I V COUNTRY AND BU SATELLITE " » SILLS it SERVICE JVC TVS A HOME THEATRES nhe c"«»ty>, ) Jones Excavating HUKOLI Tnack Hoe, Dozen & Backhoe Senvice All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience {'rm fv! V Excellent Work al an Excellent Price Authorized Technicians On Board JO Plus Years Experience FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED 982-3335 ) UIMM-IMO cdUM-trwe nsr DRYWALL HIGH COUNTRY DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING THOMASJARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED EXCAVATING SERVICES ]oldiron's E xcavating^, 7Back Hue • Small Track lloc • • Gravel Hauling • Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 mi.0 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the High Country "Fully Insured" •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal • Dump TTuck • Chipper • Clearing Lots • Cutting Views • FREE ESTIMATES Bob Cox 780 Anderson Hill Rd.# Lansing, NC Cell: 977-2978 Home: 384-4978 k t s LEGAL ASSISTA1SC1S Need Legal Assistance? Call Shcrrie R. Hodges, Attorney at Law, PLLC • (336) 846-2511 or visit Our Office Located at 401 East Main Street, Unit 1, Jefferson (Located Across from the Jefferson Post Office) Offering the Following Services: • Family Law: Premarital Agreements, Separation. Divorce, Name Change. Custody. Child Support. Domestic Violence. Adoption • Real Estate: Purchase. Refinance. Home Equity. Deeds. Deeds of Trust. Promissory Notes • Wills and Estates: Wills, Codicils. Powers of Attorney, Living Wills. Probate -Social Security Disahllit) • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance Have a Legal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! Wir now accept debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard. Discover A American Express �PAGE10B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Attention: juniors, New day care opens sophomores, freshmen by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor How Not to be Boring... Check out these! (See Ms B. in the Guidance Office for more information) Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) at UNC Cha­ pel Hill is seeking candidates for the program. RAP was established in 1990 to attract minority and disadvantaged '(education­ ally, socially or economically) students of any ethnic group to scientific research. The pro­ gram provides hands-on expe­ rience in research under the mentorship of UNC faculty for 7 weeks in the summer. A gen­ erous stipend is given to cover meals and to help compensate students for summer jobs they forfeit in order to participate in the program. Students re­ ceive complimentary campus housing, and participate in programs that help them learn about careers in science and prepare them for college. Students are invited to ap­ ply if • They are a NC resident • Have disadvantaged sta­ tus (educationally, socially, or economically) • Will be a HS junior or se­ nior in 2006-07. • Have a B average in sci­ ence and math courses • Have a genuine interest in science. Further information and applications are on-line at http://www.med.unc.edu/oed/ rap, or by contacting Annette Bednosky at Ashe County High School.abednosky@ashe. kl2nc.us, 246-2400. Applica­ tions are due 2/15/06. Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership The mission of HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) is to seek out, recognize and de­ velop leadership potential com­ mencing with HS sophomores. Selected sophomores will at­ tend an expense paid, highly interactive long weekend semi­ nar in a nearby NC city during spring 2006. Exact dates and location will be announced by rather than "what to think" • Enhance leadership skills • Understand volunteerism, democracy and community ser­ vice • Design their own commu­ nity service plan • list HOBY on college and scholarship applications One sophomore from ACHS will be selected to attend. If interested in applying, sopho­ mores should fill out the ap­ plication worksheet in the Guidance Office and submit to Annette Bednosky by11/15/05. The Catalyst Conference The Catalyst Conference brings together a selected group of 80 HS from across NC to UNC Chapel Hill for a week­ end long exploration of social is­ sues affecting America's youth. Students will receive leader­ ship training, open forum dis­ cussions, networking opportu­ nities and support for creating positive change in their home schools. Students in grades 911 are eligible to apply. The Conference is 2/1012th 2006. Cost is $30.00 and covers all workshops, hous­ ing, meals and activity fees. Scholarships are available. Applications must arrive or be submitted on line to UNC-CH by 11/14/05. For more informa­ tion contact Annette Bednosky. abednosky@a8he.kl2.nc.us or 246-2400 at Ashe County High School. The Outdoor Academy at Eagle's Nest The Academy is an outdoor/ experiential semester program for high school sophomores. This is an accredited private school that offers a combina­ tion of high school academics, adventure, community service. This school is near Brevard, North Carolina and more in­ formation is available by call­ ing (828)877-4349 or found at www.enf.org. The Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics The Summer Ventures in Students can expect to: • Learn "how to think", program for current 10th and 11th graders who like and do the 2nd week of January. Science and Mathematics is a well in science and math, (av­ erage participant unweighted gpa is 3.8) This 4 week pro­ gram is free and takes place on various university campuses in NC. Applications are due by January 31,2006 and are on­ line at http://www.summerventures.org. For more information contact Annette Bednosky abednosky@ashe.kl2.nc.us or 246-2400* North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Find out about this unique and challenging High School opportunity! An admissions recruiter will be here at ACHS on Monday, October 17th. At 2 pm. Why NCSSM? • All the benefits of a regu­ lar high school (athletics, prom, yearbook, clubs) • None of the distractions of other schools (students are here because they want to be here!) • Advanced courses (such as Fractals & Chaos, Immunology, Leadership and Ethics) • Residential experience (550 smart, yet different, stu­ dents) Applicants must: • Be current sophomores • Have a parent or legal guardian who is a permanent resident of NC • Take the SAT between September-January of their sophomore year (NCSSM test code 2241, Block 11-A) • Come to campus in the spring for an interview Application Procedure Applications will be dis­ cussed during the 10/17 meet­ ing. You may also apply online by going to http://apply.ncssm.edu. Alter­ natively, applications can be obtained in your guidance of­ fice on or after the 10/17 visit. Referrals are also being ac­ cepted for Anger Management/ Family Conflict discussion group offered here during the school day this semester. See A new day care center has opened at The Center @ Fleet­ wood, a community center es­ tablished in the former Fleet­ wood Elementary School. Operated by Charity Christoferson, Little Britches Day Care will be offering full day care services 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 3 to 5 in a school readiness program. "Due to the overwhelming need for extended care, my program has opted to go to full day care services around the end of October," said Christoferson. This North Carolina licensed child care facility is the only one in the Fleetwood area. Christoferson previously operated a day care home in Jefferson for just over two years and is studying for a bachelor's degree in family and community service. She has NC credentials for child care, and after opening will work toward a multi star rat­ ing for her day care center. All centers open with one star, she said, and must operate for six months before apply­ ing for further ratings. Born and raised in Ashe County, Christoferson (for­ merly Charity Ballou, grand­ daughter of Bill Ballou) lived in California for seven and a half years before deciding to return to the High Country of North Carolina. Between her previous day care home and Little Britches at Fleetwood, Christoferson said she tried "the 8 to 5," but it wasn't for her. She most en­ joys working with children. She was also lead teacher at Ashe Developmental Day School before going out on her own. She has two children of her own and has volunteered often at their schools. "I love working with chil­ dren, and thought, Svhere do we go from here?' I started looking for a location for a day care center," she said."I didn't want to locate right next to an existing center, and there Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Day Overseeding your lawn may be the soluntion for a thin, patchy lawn. Aerating the lawn is important at this time as well as a high phosphate fertilizer. For an evaluation of your lawn, call Matt Barnes at 336-877-7292. was nothing in the Fleetwood area. I think it will work out great for the parents travel­ ing to and from Boone and Wilkesboro. And the commu­ nity center is wonderful." Little Britches offers an exploration of math and sci­ ence concepts, library activi­ ties, dramatic play, computer activities, small and large group experiences and much more. Preschoolers will have the opportunity to demon­ strate and practice decision­ making, socialization and self-help skills in a safe, sup­ portive environment. Enroll­ ment is now open. Call 8779637 or 846-1763 for more information. THANK YOU We would like to express our DEEPEST APPRECIATION to all that helped with Bradley's benefit supper. A HEARTFELT THANK YOU goes out to all that baked goods, helped cook, played music and donated their time and effort. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church and Jefferson Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Everyone's thoughts and prayers mean so much to us! God Bless You All Bradley Mash and Lola Cox your counselor for more infor­ mation. Fundraiser planned Special events are planned this month at the Ashe Coun­ ty Senior Center in West Jef­ ferson. Come out to a musical fund­ raiser on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Featured will be the Carolina Creek Bluegrass Band, Jerry Smith & Friends and the Red Hill Ramblers. Tickets are $5 each with all proceeds benefiting the senior center. On Friday, Oct. 28, the cen­ ter will host a Harvest Ba­ zaar from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. featuring handmade crafts, homemade goodies and more. Visitors and staff are invited to dress in old-fashioned cos­ tumes. The center is located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 246-4347 or 246-2461. Photo by Linda Burchette Red Hill Ramblers will be among the performers on October 21 at the Ashe Senior Center at 6 to 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy the music. A HUGE LOAD OF SOME OF TH BEST ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, LAMPS, GLASSWARE, POTTERY AND COLLECTIBLES WE'VE EVER AUCTIONED! WILL BE SOLD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT 6PM AT ROAN VALLEY AUCTION CO., MTN. CITY, TN • PREVIEWING AT 4PM Partial Listing: LAMPS AND LIGHTING OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING: Early Slag Glass Lamp. Early 1900's Phoenix Glass Lamp with Shade. Pair of signed Aladdin Glass Lamps. Unusual Porcelain Pineapple Porcelain Lamp. Bronze Art Metal Lamp. Pair of Capodintonte Lamps. Vintage Wall Sconce Lamps. Carved Alabaster Lamp. Electrified Oil Lamp. 1930's Luster Lamp with Prisms, Hurricane Lamp with Shade. Gold Hobnail Lamp with Shade. ASSORTMENT OF RUGS Including 100 % All Wool Hand-Made Persian Rugs. MISC. ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES INCLUDING: SELEC­ TION OF LEE MIDDLETON DOLLS AND MADAME ALEXANDRA DOLLS Pair of large Casl Iron Urns with Bases. Early I900's Wooden Pepsi Cola Six Pack Carrier. Aunt Jemima Red Plastic Syrup Pitcher. Gnswold cast iron pieces. Old Yes, I would like to purchase "Get on Board" Cards. Colonial Bread Sign. Beer Advertising Clocks. School House Clock. Onion Heads. Large Selection of Wood Planes of all kinds. I800's Candle Mold. .Selection of Sterling Silver Pieces. I800's Inkwell. Misc. Bust and Figures. Bronze Candlesticks. Many Candelabra's. Old tools of all kinds. Many oil lanterns. Selection of Pocket Knives of all kinds including antique Boy Scout Knife, Early 1900's Large Roulette Game. Hundreds of Sterling Silver Rings in Ring Case, Boy Scout Hatchet. Old Toys. Primitive Flask Wheel. Large Oak Splint Basket, Childs Table. Marble Top Table. 1800's Dovetailed Pine Wash Stand. Old Wooden Advertising Boxes of all Kind. Large Selection of Nascar Race Cars Mint in Boxes. Large selection of mirrors. Oil paintings on board and canvas. Watercolors. Lithographs, paintings of all kind! MISC. POTTERY. PORCELAIN and STONEWARE: Collection of Watt Pottery including. Apple Pattern. Pitchers and Bowls of all sizes. Walt Pottery Banded Pitchers. Watt Pottery Autumn Foliage Pattern Pitchers of all sizes. Watt Pottery Tear Drop Pattern Pitchers. Bean Pots. Bowls. Selection of 18(X)'s Stoneware including Large Stoneware Pitcher with Rowers. 1800's Stoneware Salt Cellar. Large Rosevillc Pottery Handled Basket. Large Roseville Pottery Vase. Large Rosevtlle Pottery Console Bowl. Large Wcller Pottery Pitcher, Large Weller Pottery Footed Vase. Weller Pottery Vase. Large German Stoneware Decanter Set with Mugs. Large Capodimontc Vase. Large Capodimontc Urn. Green Wedgewood Teapot. Blue Wedgewood Box. Misc. Wedgewood Pieces McCoy Pottery Pieces. McCoy Pottery Bowls, Banded Hull Canister Set. Banded Mixing Bowls. I800's Wash Basins. I920's Limoges Oyster Plates. Many Pieces of Nippon and Norilake. Limoges Pieces. Lenox Pieces, Plus Many More! FURNI­ TURE: Nice 6 ft. oak bed heavily carved, oak dresser w/carvings. oak chest of drawers, dressers, primitive apple smoker, primitive 2 board table, handmade cabinets, primitive oak tool box. old doll bed, old child's rocker, set of 6 mahogany chairs, and much more! LARGE .SELECTION OF GLASSWARE INCLUDING: Fcnton. Carnival. Lot of Crystal Knife Rest. Bristol Glass. Ruby Glass. Pink Glass. Art Glass. Cobalt Decanter Set in Metal Ship Holder with Glasses. Paperweights of all Kinds. Glass Animals. Glass Shoes. Crystal Cruets. Pink Depression Cologne Bottles, Old Jars with Labels. Cranberry Pieces. Milk Glass. Mixed Depression, Crystal Decanters. Juicers, Venetian Glass Decanter, and .Much More! COME EARLY AND SPEND THE EVENING! We accept most major credit cards! For more Info. Please contact: Col. Bill Roark 5235 Hwy. 421 S. Mtn. City, TN 37683 (423)727-5036 or 5574 TNAL # 2634 FIRM # 2718 Directions: From Boone, NC: Take 421 N. approx. 3 miles on the right before Mtn. City. From Elizabethton: 1st light, turn right, approx. 3 1/2 miles on left. From Damascus: 2nd light, turn left, 3 miles on left. Watch for signs! Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed and stated material. Name Address =1 I Thank you for your support! | | Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation | 200 Hospital Avenue • Jefferson, NC 28B40 l_ 336-846-0712 j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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Three community meetings have been scheduled, and a survey is being circulated to gather that input. The meetings are sched­ uled for Monday, Oct. 24 at Ashe County Public Library in West Jefferson, Tues­ day, Oct. 25 at The Center @ Fleetwood, and Thursday, Oct. 27 at Ashe County Mid­ dle School in Warrensville. Each meeting is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The meetings will be led by Ashe County Parks and Recreation staff members, including Director Joe Boccardy, and steering commit­ tee members. These commit­ tee members include Dale Hudler, Leigh Bradley, Steve Johnson, Nancy Kautz, Mi­ chael Vannoy, Jay and Hollis Wild, MaryAnne Moore, Carol Coulter, Ken Jacquot, George Santucci, Jennifer Miller, Bob Mann, Bradley McNeill, Russ Hanes, Dan McMillan and Pat Mitchell. The steering committee met Oct. 7 to begin planning for the community assess­ ment. At the meeting, Mike Norris with McGill and Asso­ ciates gave a presentation on his company's direction for the master plan. The county needs a master plan, he said, to keep up with area popu­ lation growth and provide quality recreational opportu­ nities for all ages. The Parks, Recreation, Trails and Greenspace Mas­ ter Plan is a community-wide assessment of the county's parks and facility needs. The Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners approved $25,000 to develop a plan that would span the next 20 years, with needs prioritized through one year, three years, five, 10, 15 and 20 years. This plan will put the county into a better position to receive grants for upgrading existing facilities and adding new facilities. Ashe lost out this year on a $500,000 Parks and Rec­ reation Trust Fund Grant to build a million-dollar ball field complex at Family Cen­ tral due to the lack of a mas­ ter plan. Boccardy explained to the board of commissioners in August that the county's grant application - submit­ ted in January and denied this past spring - lost a to­ tal of 20 points "as a result of our lack of investment in long-term planning." He said 10 points were lost for not having a master plan dealing specifically with the Family Central site, 7 points were lost for not having a compre­ hensive system-wide plan, and 3 points were lost for not having a 3-5 year capital im­ provement plan. With the grant, the parks and recreation department had hoped to build ball fields, a walking trail, concession stand with restrooms, park See Plan, page 5A Revitalization committee changes name, plans for park rnoto Dy Linaa tjurcnene The first annual Fall Leaf Festival at Jefferson Station on Saturday drew hundreds of people to see the facility and enjoy crafts, food, music and special activities. Jefferson Station offers an indoor mall, residential and commercial spaces inside the former Thomasville Furniture Plant in West Jefferson. Saturday the facility was packed with people and enter­ tainment, showcasing this unique development and its potential, along with the shops that have opened and artwork placed by local artists. Shelter Rock 'Day of Blessing' to return to county Oct. 22 The Shelter Rock Day Of Blessing is making a return visit to the Ashe County area after two years. An organiza­ tion located in Boone will be bringing over 30 tons of food, clothing, toiletry items, Avon products, gifts for women and children to Ashe County High School on Saturday, Oct. 22, for a free give-away that be­ gins at 2 p.m. According to organization officials, Shelter Rock has distributed over 3,500 tons of life provision to over 85,000 people during the last four years. Founded in May 2001 by husband and wife Steven and Catherine Reese, the non­ profit organization frequently conducts the Day Of Blessing events throughout the Appa­ lachians. According to Steven Reese, Shelter Rock seeks to bring relief to those that can use the help. "We know that there is a tremendous amount of need throughout the Ap­ palachians and foothills. We see it first-hand and it is our hearts desire to do all we can to help." Reese says that he has a real burden for the chil­ dren, "The children of Appalachia live in a 200,000 sq. mile region. The poorest children are found in the abandoned coal mine areas of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia. In many of these areas where Shelter Rock serves, the child poverty rate is above 200% of the national average. Many of the children we serve have severe tooth decay due to malnutrition and have never been to a dentist until we get them there." Reese said that at a recent Day Of Blessing in Eastern Kentucky over 4,000 people came for food, clothing, medi­ cation and toiletry items. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor West Jefferson Revitaliza­ tion Committee has changed its name to West Jefferson Community Partnership to better reflect the organiza­ tion's direction and alliance with various town and county agencies. Voting board members for the WJ Community Partner­ ship come from the following agencies: WJ Business As­ sociation, Ashe County Arts Council, Ashe County Public Library, Ashe County Farm­ ers Market, Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, Town of West Jefferson and Christ­ mas in July Festival, along with original committee members Melba Jones, Mary Mclntyre and Stephen Shoe­ maker. Each of the member agen­ cies is headquartered in West Jefferson and has an impact upon the town. These agen­ cies are also affected by what happens in the town, and have played a part in the re­ cent Streetscape charrette to improve the look of downtown West Jefferson. Officers for the partner­ ship are: Carol Dodson, presi­ dent; Phil McMillan, vice president; Mary Sizemore, secretary; and Elaine Graybeal, treasurer. HandMade in America's Small Towns Project, repre­ sented by David Quinn, sup­ ports the partnership and assists in downtown revital­ ization efforts. The current project involves development of a "pocket park" on the hill leading up to the public li­ brary. As part of the Streetscape charrette, this small park will create a rest area for lo­ cal residents and visitors, es­ tablish a walking path from the town's back street up to the library, and create an at­ tractive site in that section of town. In 2004, the revitalization committee worked with the town to win a matching grant of $5,000 from HandMade in America in order to initiate a small project to serve as an example of the Streetscape charrette. The winning idea was a pocket park at the li­ brary hill.That $10,000 grant was then matched with a $10,000 North Carolina State Grant for a total project bud­ get of $20,000. The park will be developed on three tenths of an acre, do­ nated by the town, up to the county property line at the li­ brary. With the county's per­ mission, a walking path will be built from the street to the library. Features of the pock­ et park will include trees and shrubs, benches, picnic tables, and walkways. The path up the hill will include at least two rest areas. An attractive fence will keep vehicles out of the park. Partnership members noted that such a project is the only potential use of the land around a town well that would not compromise the well. The partnership is asking local landscapers to submit proposals for design and de­ velopment of the park. The plan is to choose a designer and begin work in the spring of 2006. "The pocket park will be a visible example of what we hope to accomplish in the fu­ ture with the WJ Streetscape effort," said McMillan, who serves as Streetscape chair­ person. "The park will pro­ vide a welcome rest area for visitors to West Jefferson who shop or attend many of our events from Christmas in July to the monthly gallery crawls to the farmers market. The pocket park will make the library much more acces­ sible to the residents of West Jefferson as well as the many visitors we have each year." WJ Town Manager Ken McFadyen said development See Park, page 5A See Blessing, page 5A New postmaster at Grassy Creek by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Grassy Creek Post Office welcomed Dale Mount as the new postmaster this week­ end. She began her duties on Saturday. Mount comes to Grassy Creek from the West Jeffer­ son Post Office where she served as clerk for the past six years. She began her postal career in Sparta in 1991 as a rural carrier. Originally from New Jer­ sey, Mount has lived in the High Country for 19 years. She is a resident of Piney Creek where she lives with her husband, Kenneth. She has four grown children, several stepchildren, eight grandchildren and nine stepgrandchildren. West Jefferson Postmas See Postmaster, page 5A Contact Us y mail: fferson Post D. Box 808 , Jefferson, NC 28694 y phone or fax: i. 336-846-7164 ix 336-846-7165 y e-mail: lvertising@jeffersonpost.com •culation@jeffersonpost.com issified@jeffersonpost.com itorinl@jeffersonpo8t.com SERVING YOU WITH POSTAL PRIDE Photo by Linda Burchette Dale Mount is the new postmaster at Grassy Creek. She started her duties on Saturday after serving the past six years as clerk at West Jefferson Post Office. Business Network to meet in Ashe High Country Business Network will conduct "Networking...Learn from a Pro" on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Frasers Restaurant in downtown West Jefferson. Networking and refreshments will be conducted from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. followed by an address from the guest speaker. Addressing the group will be Charlie Cobb, athletic director at Appalachian State University. He will speak about athletics and how it impacts the local economy. High Country Business Network is committed to promoting a culture of entrepreneurship by pro­ Photo by Linda Burchette Stephen Shoemaker signed copies of his train series during the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation "Get On Board" campaign kickoff Friday evening at Frasers Restaurant. Dr. Chan Badger and his wife, Jenny, were among the many folks who stopped by to join in the kickoff and have their cards autographed. Shoemaker has done two train drawings as part of the campaign, now in its second year. Cardholders receive discounts from local merchants through Nov. 15, and proceeds from the sale of the cards goes to the hospital Foundation. viding networking and educational opportunities to the region's business community. Participation in the program is free and open to anyone. The Network serves Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. Officers are: Joseph Miller, chair; Carol Dod­ son, vice chair; and Brian Crutchfield, secretary/ treasurer. To pre-register for the Oct. 20 meeting, call Carol Dodson at 846-9488. There will be door prizes for everyone and a prize for a first time visitor. For more information visit www.ardi.appstate. edu/hcbn/. Cold winter ahead, says woolly worm Niko, the winning worm at the 28th annual Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk, predicts a cold winter. The week-by-week predictions, as re­ ported on the festival's website, were: Weeks 1-4: Cold and snowy; Week 5: Severe cold and light snow; Weeks 6-11: Normal cold, no snow; and Weeks 12-13: Cold and light snow. Lori Parada of Ocala, Fla., visiting the area to enjoy the fall season, raced Niko and won $1,070. Mountain tradition says the colored bands of the woolly worm forecast the winter ahead, on a week-by-week basis. �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Mamie Osborne Barker Lansing August 23, 1913 October 12, 2005 Mamie Osborne Barker age 92 of Lansing, NC, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Bark­ er was born in Ashe County, NC on August 23,1913 to the late Johnny and Lillie Greer Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ben Barker. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Sat­ urday, October 15, 2005 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers are appreci­ ated or memorials may be made to Lansing Presbyte­ rian Church, do Fred Carter, 11510C NC Hwy 194 N, Lan­ sing, NC 28643. Mrs. Barker is survived by one daughter, Alma Gean Miller of Warrensville, NC; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Send condolences to the family by visiting our webhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Lula Belle Hodgson Eller Warrensville June 23, 1945 October 10, 2005 Mrs. Lula Belle Hodgson Eller, age 60, of Warrensville, died Monday morning, Octo­ ber 10, 2005 at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Jim Francis offici­ ating. Burial followed in the Eller Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 -8 p.m. on Tuesdayr October 11,"2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Eller was born in Ashe County on Saturday, June 23, 1945 to the late John Martin Hodgson and to the late Minnie Belle Widner Hodgson. She was a Homemaker. She was also a mem­ ber of Sugar Tree Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, J.B. Eller, of the home; a son, Randy Eller, of Warrensville; four brothers, John Henry Hodgson, of Lex­ ington, NC, Bill Hodgson and Robert Hodgson, both of Mebane, NC and Don Hodgson, of Crumpler; several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers accepted or me­ morials may be made to: Sug­ ar Tree Baptist Church, do Rev. Jim Greer, PO Box 281, Warrensville, NC 28693. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. Hazel Katherine Dority Weaver Winston-Salem March 6, 1914 October 6, 2005 Hazel Katherine Dority Weaver, age 91, died October 6, 2005, in Winston-Salem. She was the widow of Charles Baker Weaver of Lansing who died in 1966. Hazel was born March 6, 1914, in Durham, NC and was the daughter of Clarence F. and Iona Norris Dority. From 1939 to 1945, she lived in Jefferson and Lansing where her husband was a teacher and basketball coach. She is survived by two sons, Charles B. "Sonny" Weaver and wife, Pat, and William N. Weaver and wife, Andree. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. . Memorials may be made to Ardmore United Meth­ odist Church, 630 S. Haw­ thorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Dale Edward Williams Jefferson April 8, 1913 October 3, 2005 Mr. Dale Edward Williams, age 92, of Jefferson died Mon­ day, October 3, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Private burial was held in Jefferson City Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born in Cottonwood, Idaho on April 8, 1913 to the late Arthur Wil­ liams and the late Ella Good­ man Williams. He worked in car body repair for the auto­ motive industry. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Beth Chase Wil­ liams; one son, Richard Wil­ liams of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Donna John­ son of Utah, Barbara Swift of Washington; two brothers, Dallas Williams of Crumpler, Dennis Williams of Oregon; one sister, Delia Townsend of Washington; four grandchil­ dren, eight great-grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. Sybil Irene Purdum Sparta August 27, 1916 October 14, 2005 Sybil Irene Purdum, age 89, of Sparta, NC, died Fri­ day, October 14, 2005, at Sunbridge Nursing Home in Sparta. Mrs. Purdum was born August 27, 1916 in Ashe County. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 16, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel. Rev. A1 LeMay and the Rev. Michael LeMay offici­ ated. Entombment followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gar­ dens Mausoleum of Prayer. The family received friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel prior to the service. Mrs. Purdum is sur­ vived by three daughters, Mary Lou Woodie of Lau­ rel Springs, NC, Linda Lee LeMay of Noblesville, IN, Judith Lenderman of Cov­ ington, GA; two brothers, Orville Houck of Warrens­ ville, NC, Walter Houck of Laurel Springs, NC; three sisters, Grace Mabe, Winnie Good, both of Sparta, Earline Shepherd of Laurel Springs, NC; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one step great grandchild; sev­ eral nieces and nephews also survive. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Emailed condolenc­ es may be sent to the fam- Arietta Dorothy Schovain Mary Gupton Moore Knightdale May 23, 1935 October 14, 2005 Mary Gupton Moore, 70, of 106 East Merlin Drive, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at her home. She was born May 23, 1935 in Wake County to the late Claude Harvey Gupton and Mildred Louise Hayes Gupton. Mary was retired from Westinghouse with 28 years of service and was a member of Green Pines Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, with the family to receive relatives and friends immediately following the service. Surviving is a son, Don Moore and wife, MaryAnne of West Jefferson; one daughter, Teresa Pigeon and husband, Kenny,ofCary;grandchildren, Valerie Pigeon, Sean Pigeon, Anderson Moore, Stanton Moore;sisters, R o s a l i e Medlin of Durham, Ruby Gullie of Raleigh, Louise Finch of Knightdale; brothers, Charlie "Duke" Thompson and Jim Gupton, both of Durham. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Stanton Moore on July 20, 2002, and her beloved canine companion, Blackie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136 or to American Heart Association, 3131-100 RDU Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. Condolences to the family may be made at www. Obituaries. (Dbiiuaiij noticES aiE in lUu£i.dafj i £ Jit ion oj ^e,ffstxon iPoit. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel is in charge of arrange­ ments. The Family of James Edward Barker would like to take this opportunity to thank the Long Branch Community and all our friends in Ashe County and beyond for your love, support, and caring during the loss of our "loved one." James had a love for his neighbors and friends that was unique to each through his smile, jokes and laughter. A special thank you goes to Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson, who was in charge of the arrangements, also to Rev. Jim Greer, Rev. Jerry Lingerfelt, Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Tom Stuart who officiated at the service, and to the Fellowship Quartet. We'll forever be grateful. A special thank you goes to all the restaurants, churches, and neighbors who provided food to the family during the days we were at a loss to function. To all the florist who created such beautiful arrangements, we cherished them all. And again, we thank Greene's Chapel Baptist Church and Rev. Jerry Harris; Pleasant Chapel Baptist church, Rev. Tom Stuart; All the singers who sang so beautifully on his behalf at the benefits. Also, Lansing Fire Department and all who helped with food for the Benefit Spaghetti Supper for his expenses during chemotherapy. Cary, NC February 29, 1924 October 13, 2005 Arietta D. Schovain, age 81, of Cary, NC, died Thurs­ day, October 13, 2005 at Segraves Nursing Home in Jef­ ferson, NC where she was an Alzheimer's patient. Mrs. Schovain was homemaker and member of All Saints Anglican Church of Raleigh, NC. She was also an active member of many ani­ mal support organizations. Surviving are her daugh­ ters, Pamela S. Jason and her husband, Dennis, of Lansing, Sharon L. Schovain of Cary; grandsons, Michael Jason, David Jason, and Richard Jason; great grandchildren, Tyler, Tanner, Tiffany, Derek and Alexandra; brother, John Richards of Missoula, Mont. There will be a memorial mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 22 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Jefferson. Friends will be welcome at the home of Pa­ mela and Dennis Jason after the memorial service. Arrangements by Boone Family Funeral Home in West Jefferson, NC. Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday, October 29 before retiring to bed. mm m + Best kept secrets to a good night's sleep Are you one of the mil­ lions of Americans suffer­ ing from sleeplessness? Don't be ashamed: A recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) found that 60 percent of Ameri­ can adults experience sleep problems. That's a lot of people tossing and turning at night! It's crucial that you get a good night's sleep because proper sleep correlates to good health - mentally, emotionally and physically. A poor night's sleep can lead to increased risk of heart disease, weight gain, lack of focus, the inability to perform daily activities, and negatively impact re­ lationships with children or a spouse. How much sleep is enough? Sleep needs vary. Most healthy adults need an average of eight hours of sleep a night, though some can function fine on as little as six hours. Chil­ dren will need more, nearly 10 or 12. SECRETS TO A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP So what's the secret to sleeping soundly? Follow these slumber tips. 1. Don't nap during the day. It will only make you less tired at bedtime. 2. Exercise regularly,but make sure it's a few hours before bedtime. If you work out and then go to sleep, your body won't have time to wind down. 3. Watch what you eat and drink. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol late in the afternoon and eve­ ning. Stimulants will keep you awake, and a full blad­ der may awaken you dur­ ing the night. Eat dinner at least three hours before you go to bed, especially if it's a large meal. 4. Your bed should be for sleeping. Don't use it as a place to read, watch televi­ sion or talk on the phone. That way, you will associ­ ate nothing else besides sleep with your bed. 5. Rooms that are too hot or too cold aren't conducive to sleep so maintain a com­ fortable and cool tempera­ ture in the bedrooms. 6. Don't be kept awake by street lamps or car headlights. Draw blinds or curtains to prevent any sources of light from enter­ ing the room. 7. It's hard enough to fall asleep when it's quiet, and even harder when it's noisy! Block out sounds with earplugs or soothing music. 8. Relax before bedtime. Follow a nighttime routine, whether that means read­ ing a book, listening to soothing music, stretching, or taking a hot bath. Special events at Ashe County Senior Center at West Jefferson. Friday, October 21 6-9 p.m Carolina Creek Bluegrass Band Jerry Smith and Friends Red Hill Ramblers Tickets are $5 each and all proceeds benefit the senior center. CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY^ "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! Jerome Watson, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center . • Our Region's CHOICE for REHABILITATION ...close to home! "We have a vciy comprcliensive team-based inpatient and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehab nursing All the therapists are board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients Wfc focus on recovery from life-altering incidents and teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of daily functions It takes time and patience "1 think we have the best staff in the area. They're caring, loving and dedicated to their patients. And we have all the technology we could possibly need - ultrasound, lab. paraffin baths, access to aquatherapy and imaging with MR] and CT scans, for example." For more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (336) 527-7070. Learn why Hugh Chatham is our region!; choice for a wide rang? of healthcare specialties, including: • Cancer • Imaging • Primary Care • Emergency • OEVGYN • Retirement Living • Surgery I ft your choice! Tell your doctor or case manager it's your choice to use the convenientlylocated Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. QHugh 75th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 9th 2:00-4:00 pm at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Memorial Hospital Our Regpn's CHOICE Jor TECHNOLOGY &CARE May God Repay You All is our prayer. (336) 527-7070 • 700 Johnson Ridge Road • Elkin, NC 28621 • 75.huglrchatham.org �JEFFERSON POST TUESPAY/ OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS Mary Kay gives $20,000 to A.S.H.E. A.S.H.E.—A Safe Home for Everyone—has just received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Mary Kay Ash Char­ itable Foundation! A.S.H.E. is very pleased to have been selected as one of 150 domes­ tic violence shelter programs in the country to receive this funding. Michele Boyce-Obenchain, an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay, and an Ashe County resident stat­ ed, "I'm grateful to Mary Kay for the Foundation and for car­ ing about communities. The reason I support A.S.H.E. is that I am a retired nurse who has seen what abuse does to families. I am very impressed with the program here in Ashe County. By far it is the most active that I have seen. The staff are always out in the community working on behalf of their clients." Please read on to see what the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation is doing to make our community an even better place to live. On Thursday, October 6, 2005, the Mary Kay Ash Char­ itable Foundation (MKACF) publicly announced its support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 1-31). The Foundation consid­ ers domestic violence one of the most devastating issues facing women and children in the U.S. today, and has taken the lead in helping educate and enable national dialog on the issue. Funding three major, na­ tional initiatives is part of MKACF's 2005 fight against domestic violence: •The Foundation has com­ mitted $3 million to domes­ tic violence shelters and safe houses in all 50 states. Each of 150 participating shelter/safe houses will receive a $20,000 grant to meet needs specific to each of the recipient shelters. •MKACF has underwrit­ ten the cost of Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories, a powerful 60-minute PBS doc­ umentary that chronicles the impact of domestic violence on children. Premiering on Thursday, October 20 at 10 p.m. (EST) on PBS stations nationwide, the documentary features poignant interviews with children and adults who survived childhood violence. The program interviews moth­ ers as well as experts on the is­ sues as to how our courts and, most importantly, our children are faring in this fight. •MKACF has also awarded the National Network to End Domestic Violence a grant that encourages its member State Coalitions to host screenings of Breaking the Silence: Chil­ dren's Stories, and explore the issues in public discussions of domestic violence issues with supporters, policy makers and state and local officials. 'The Mary Kay Ash Chari­ table Foundation is very proud to help advance the cause of ending domestic vio­ lence, whether by underwrit­ ing Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories, making the cash grants to family shelters and safe houses nationwide, or by helping to stimulate policy discussions at the state and local level," said Michael Lunceford, President of the Foundation. "The Foundation is deeply committed to eliminating the crime of domestic violence and to supporting the programs that help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. Breaking the Silence: Chil­ dren's Stories is a powerful new documentary that chron­ icles the long-term effects of domestic violence on children," Lunceford added. "This new PBS special features moving and unforgettable profiles of those struggling to put their lives back together, from the adult children of abuse to those experiencing trauma today." The PBS documentary, pro­ duced by Connecticut Public Television, is underwritten by a $500,000 donation from the Mary Kay Ash Charita­ ble Foundation. In addition to interviews of children and battered mothers, the docu­ mentary features compelling segments with New York Yan­ kees Manager Joe Torre, who dealt with domestic violence as a child and, in 2003, start­ ed the Safe-at-Home Founda­ tion; and Walter Anderson, chairman and CEO of Parade Magazine, who addresses the effects and the emotional and physical toll be came to under­ stand as a victim. The Foundation, in part­ nership with Mary Kay Inc., previously underwrote the companion, groundbreaking documentary, Breaking the Silence: Journeys of Hope, which premiered on PBS in 2001. That program has aired more than 800 times and reached an estimated 98 million households across the U.S. $3 Million to Domestic Violence Shelters The Mary Kay Ash Chari­ table Foundation has awarded shelter grants each year since 2000, increasing both the num­ ber and size of grants awarded from year to year. This year's total of $3 million in grants represents a 100 percent in­ crease from last year; the number of shelters receiving grants is up 50 percent, from last year's 100 to this year's 150; and the $20,000 awarded to each participating shelter is up 33 percent from last year, when each participating shel­ ter received $15,000. "The increase in our shelter grant awards again this year is due in large measure to the generosity oftens of thousands of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants who have contributed to the Foundation during the year. Their contri­ butions at Mary Kay's annual Seminars in Dallas this sum­ mer set new records for giving at that event. These Indepen­ dent Beauty Consultants are so generous, and they are the ones who make it possible for our Company to continue its mission to enrich women's lives." Lunceford said. Each recipient shelter or safe house submitted a grant application to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, specifying their needs and the projects any grant would help fund. The Foundation rates grant requests according to needs. Some recipients are struggling to keep their doors open, and others desperately need the funds for repairs, programs and other items their budgets don't cover. Stimulating a National Discussion "We hope and believe that Breaking the Silence: Chil­ dren's Stories will stimulate a national discussion of do­ mestic violence issues during Domestic Violence Awareness Month," Lunceford said. To help that discussion along, the Mary Kay Chari­ table Foundation has also is­ sued a grant to NNEDV (The National Network to End Domestic Violence) to set in motion a number of state Check This Out Before You Go Out This Halloween! and local discussion forums around the country. Groups in several states are planning public information programs, newsletters, school audito­ rium presentations, web-site article postings, association forums and press conferences, among other activities. Fighting Domestic Violence on Many Fronts In June, Mary Kay Inde­ pendent Beauty Consultants lobbied for reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in Washington, D.C. Originally implemented in 1995, the Act was scheduled to expire on September 30th. These Mary Kay Independent Sales Force leaders joined ex­ ecutives from NNEDV and other women from through­ out the nation in urging Con­ gress to renew and strengthen VAWA. During February of this year, Mary Kay Inc. made a first-of-its-kind grant to the Dallas County District Attor­ ney's Office to help provide re­ sources the District Attorney can use to speed investiga­ tions and more quickly bring domestic violence criminal of­ fenders to justice. "With this groundbreaking grant to aid in the enforcement of family violence laws, we are hoping to stimulate other corporations to consider similar grants to law enforcement in their hometowns," Crews said. About the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation The Mary Kay Ash Charita­ ble Foundation was created in 1996 to fund research of can­ cers affecting women, and in 2000, expanded its mission to include the prevention of vio­ lence against women. To-date, the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation has granted more than $13 million to these two causes. For more information about the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation call 1-877-MKCARES (1-877-652-2737) or log on to www.mkacf.org. Hey kids! 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SkyLine SkyBest Reach for the sky. 877-1350 or 846-1350 www.skybest.com �Public Opinion were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or "ewsPaP®J"® ite a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1 / without a government, I should not hesitate « Editorial Preparing for coming growth North Carolina—includ­ ing Ashe County and the rest of the mountains—is going to grow. That was the clear mes­ sage brought here last week by Sen. Richard Burr. In town to look at our airport, Burr predicted the state would increase in popula­ tion by 53 percent over the next 20 years. There is lit­ tle question similar growth may be expected in this county. That means we owe it to the generations that will follow us to plan for this rapid growth. If we do not, they will ultimately be the losers. Some, of course, question whether we, as a commu­ nity, have a right to make such plans. The argument is made that private prop­ erty rights are paramount, and efforts to shape how an area develops are wrong. We disagree, if such plan­ ning is done in a reasonable and appropriate fashion. People do have the right to use their land as they see fit—provided such uses do not interfere with their neighbors' right to enjoy their property. Like all rights, there are reasonable and lawful limits designed such a view of our past is entirely false. Today, one may open a business in downtown West Jefferson by simply applying for a routine business license. But in 1800, you, as a pro­ spective business owner, would have had to appear before a town board any­ where in the country. If you were a newcomer to the community, the town elders would want to know where you came from, what busi­ ness you were in there, and your reputation—and you better have a letter from your minister back home. They might write to your former town for references, and keep you waiting until the (then very slow) mail went through. Finally, they might reject your applica­ tion and not let you set up a mill or an inn or whatever. The town leaders did this to protect the commu­ nity from crooked business people, much the same way as our laws and regulations do now. Those early settlers also laid out the land as they wanted to see it devel­ oped, working together as a community. It is very much American to plan for the future. We are now warned that the rapid growth of the past to protect everyone. Some opponents of plan­ decade will continue, and even accelerate, between ning argue that it is essen­ tially unAmerican. They now and 2025. If we do not point to the early years of begin to prepare for this the republic as a time of growth, we will only have totally unregulated busi­ ourselves to blame for the ness and industry. In fact, negative results. TUESDAY, OCTOBER I 8, 2005 Stop the fussing To the Editor: People need to stop their fussing about what other people write. I like to read the letters by Susan Phillips and Craig Dudley. I don't always follow exactly what Mr. Dudley is saying but I get the major point about it and I like to read it. A person would have to be blind not to know our country is in a bad state and we are in trouble. All a person has to do is buy gas or turn on the news to know that. Sometimes when I'm running late those letters are the only ones I do read. I think electricity and televi­ sion must not have reached Mr. Bill Reed's neck of the mountain yet or he would know that people are discuss­ ing these subjects a lot. He acts like people don't have a right to say something he doesn't approve of. If people don't like some letters they shouldn't read them. I don't usually read his. Mr. George W. Bush is a horrible president. He makes me think of Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz who was always going, "If I only had a brain." My brother says George W. Bush is the anti­ christ. Virginia Foxx doesn't do anything but kiss George W's . (Starts with a B and ends with a T). It looks like all the dishonest Bush people may be going off to jail. I hope we never vote folks like those into office again. Beth Wilson f LU ON THE WING Letters to the Editor Daughter of the South To the Editor: You make assumptions, also, Mr. Reed. Iwas born and raised in the South, and other than brief summer periods in other places, I have always lived, worked, and loved in the South. What you consid­ er "Unsubstantiated claims are easily substantiated if one knows how to use the Internet for research. Yes, you and Mr. Getty and Mr. Drew are three people who remain in that 38%"majority who still support this obvi­ ously incompetent and crimi­ nal President. There was an entire country of people who stood behind Hitler and cheered him on and turned in people like myself and Mr. Dudley (who no doubt would have been treasonous enough to hide Jews in our attics and openly challenge such a despicable leader). Yes, I know you would dis­ agree with me there, too. You once stated that people were thin-skinned who couldn t endure a few racial ePi~ thets. I suppose "thin-skin" also accounts for those who have a problem with ethnic cleansing. I'm sure there are people who share your views, and you have every right to state them for the benefit of those people. I've never called your views "bile" or challenged your equal right to share them. Perhaps soon, if "Dubya" has his way, free­ dom of speech will be a thing of the past, and you will no longer have to listen to views that oppose your own. Susan Phillips Vilas Dislocated workers here need help It's what our fathers and mothers told us: get a job, be a loyal employee and you will be rewarded. Sorry,but for a lot of people in our county that advice has proven untrue. For Jefferson Apparel, it was shown false by the American public's will­ ingness to buy clothes made by slaves, if they are cheap enough. For Thomasville, it was proven false because pi­ rates hijacked an honest and honorable company. And now the men and women of Old­ ham have learned this les­ son, as a result of a greedy conglomerate (don't buy their lousy, Chinese-made tools) buying a great company and basically destroying it. And now the first hints of winter are upon us. Since 2001, the Jefferson Post, in conjunc­ tion with B l u e Ridge Op­ portunity Jim Thompson Commis­ sion and the JobLink Career Center, has worked to make sure our neighbors who have lost their jobs in layoffs keep warm and keep their lights on each win­ ter. Together, we have raised and distributed well in excess of $10,000 to help our neigh­ bors through the Phoenix "20" many families, Phoenix "20" Fund. Fund may be the only hope of This is a winter like none before. Home heating oil, staying warm this winter. So, speaking personally as propane and kerosene prices the editor of this newspaper, have skyrocketed. Electric­ ity is expected to increase as I am begging you to help. The three Phoenix "20" partners a result of the surge in oil made a pledge in the late fall prices. And the Phoenix "20" of 2001: that no one would be Fund has just under $600 in cold that winter, or spend it in it. Every penny has gone to the dark. Thanks to the gen­ help people keep warm and erosity of individuals, church­ keep their lights on—noth­ ing has been spent on admin­ es and businesses, we have istration or overhead, and kept our pledge for four long, nothing ever will. The money cold winters. Now we ask you has gone to help honest work­ to dig deep once more to help ing people who have lost their your neighbors. Donations, with "Phoenix '20' Fund" in jobs through no fault of their the memo line on checks, may own and are struggling to get be sent to: by, , Jefferson Post At the same time, shrink­ P.O. Box 808 ing social service budgets have West Jefferson, NC 28694 hit other programs hard. For On-line classes benefit the handicapped Jefferson A • R (USPS 441-810) N.C. Press Association Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Linda Burchette Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins Office Manager Ceraldine Hartzog Data Input Elaine Elliott Classified Manager Sandra Moretz Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws Advertising Sales Peggy Benson Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott Graphic Artist Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson limes Inc. and may 1101 be reproduced without permission. I had been interested in taking some kind of online classes ever sinceI first heard about them a few years ago, but I was hesitant to sign up for one because I didn't know what to expect. Online classes were appealing because they offered me a chance to take a course all on my own. All through elementary and high school I required a personal aide to assist me in several ways to compensate for my physical limitations caused by having cerebral palsy. I'm appreciative that I was provided an aide so that I could attend regular public school, butIalways wondered what it would be like to inde­ pendently take a class. Being profoundly speech impaired prevented me from commu­ nicating with my teachers like other students did, so my aide had to be my interpreter whenever Ihad a question or a comment. My aide also had to write for me, so it some­ times took me a long time to complete my assignments since I had to verbally relay all my answers. Having an adult assistant was stressful at times because it felt like I always had a teacher looking over my shoulder. These were the main reasons why I felt compelled to enroll in an on­ line class. Hearing my friends talk about how flexible online courses were also built my in­ terest because they explained the students could use the Internet classroom whenever they wanted and study at their own pace. The reasonable price of the class was an im- like mine do, online classes responding with the other students and the instructor can offer these individuals a greater opportunity to contin­ in this matter was the most ue their education since they beneficial factor of this edu­ can take these courses from cational experience for me. Online courses are useful their homes. for anyone, but they present For the first time, I didn't need any assistance in taking wonderful opportunities for people who have disabilities a class. I logged in the online that prevent them from at­ classroom whenever I wanted to do my assignments, and I tending college classes on a did all my studying and work campus. I passed my gram­ — Pamela Blevins are com. from my computer. My speech mar refresher course easily, and I'll probably take a com­ p u t e r s impairment wasn't a factor and composition. After look­ either because I communi­ puter class in the near future. For more information about ing at a list of online classes cated with the instructor and that Wilkes Community Col­ the other students by typing online classes, visit Wilkes messages on a discussion Community College Continu­ lege (WCC) offers, I chose to board. I didn't feel "different" ing Education Web site (http:// take the grammar refresher www.ed2go.com/wilkescc/). course. Since I graduated participating in the class dis­ cussions becauseIwas able to high school almost twenty ask and respond to questions years ago, I felt it would im­ like everyone else. As the prove my writing skills to review the grammar rules. only disabled student in my I also believed this English high school class, I felt that I class would be an easy sub­ had to prove my intelligence whenever Ihad a new teacher The editorial page of the ject for me to begin my new since I believe my cognitive Jefferson Post is available, online learning experience. The class was as liberating capabilities were sometimes free of charge, for readers as I had hoped it would be. prejudged as a result of my to express their views. All it All the information I needed physical limitations and com­ takes is a letter to the edi­ munication difficulties. How­ to know about the grammar tor. The subject of the letters ever,I never felt judged while course, including an outline should be a matter of com­ taking the online course be­ of the class lessons, the price munity interest and should cause my disability wasn't of the course, and the date of be limited to 700 words. when the class would start, seen. Letters must be signed with Another aspect that im­ were found on the WCC Con­ an address and phone num­ tinuing Education Web site. pressed me about the online ber for verification purposes. grammar course was how Registering for the class was Only the writer's name and a simple task as well because relaxed and interactive the community will be published. class was. Basically, students I just printed the registration Letters must not be libelous form, which I mailed in with had to read and work through and no poetry will be accept­ each lesson on their own, but my tuition. The most benefi­ ed for publication. they could post any questions cial aspect of taking a course Please address: To the they had on the discussion on the Internet for me was Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. that I didn't have to rely on board. Although the instruc­ Box 808, West Jefferson, NC tor responded to the inqui­ anyone to transport me to my 28694 or email to jthompries promptly, the students class. If prospective college son @ jeffersonpost.com. were encouraged to answer students' physical disabilities prevent them from driving each other's questions. Cor­ portant factor in my deci­ sion to enroll. The sub­ jects I'm most in­ terested in learn­ ing more ;—=;—i— about Express your views �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Get free tips on preserving Local Lowes Foods to host your family's history (Raleigh) — Have you ever wondered what to do with your loved one's military ser­ vice records or how to preserve the letters your grandfather wrote to your grandmother during World War II? On Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 9-10 p.m., tune in to OPEN/net on your local cable channel and join in the discussion with two experts from N.C. Divi­ sion of Historical Resources. Sarah Koonts, head of the Collections Management Branch, Archives and Record Section, will tell viewers how to properly care for and pre­ serve their family papers. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Sion Harrington, III, coordinator of the mili­ tary collection project, seeks to expand the state's collec­ tion of military photographs and documents.He has issued a call for journals, memoirs, military orders, correspon­ dence and other documents and wants to record reminis­ cences of veterans from 1919 to the present. Koonts' top three tips for preserving family papers, bi­ bles and journals: • Protect papers from sources of ultraviolet light. Light damage is cumulative and irreversible. Often you will not notice damage until significant fading and dark­ ening has occurred. • Protect papers from extreme swings in tempera­ ture and humidity. Attics and basements are poor stor­ age places for valuable family flu clinic November 14 papers. • Tapes, glues, rubber cement, lamination, and dry mounting are on the "do not do" list; these processes that can stain and irreversibly damage paper. OPEN/net is a statewide, cable television call-in pro­ gram about state government produced by the Agency for Public Telecommunications (APT) in the N.C. Department of Administration. For more information about OPEN/net visit APT's web site www. ncapt.tv. The Archives and Records Section is part of the Division of Historical Resources in the Office of Archives and History a division of the N.C. Depart­ ment of Cultural Resources, a state agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of North Carolina's arts, his­ tory and culture. For more in­ formation about the Depart­ ment of Cultural Resources visit the web site at www.ncculture.com. Winston-Salem-Lowes Foods stores will be holding flu shot clinics in November. The clinics will be adminis­ tered by representatives of Maxim Health Care. Locally, Lowes Foods in West Jefferson will host a flu shot clinic between 3 and 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre­ vention (CDC), the single best way to prevent the flu is for individuals to get a vac­ cination each fall. Flu virus­ es change from year to year, which is why it is necessary to get vaccinated every year. Clinics are scheduled at Lowes Foods from November 1 through November 22. Flu activity in the United States generally peaks between late December and early March. The fee for a flu shot is $25, or $24 with a Lowes Foods Rewards Card. Maxim also accepts Medicare and private health insurance. 10 FAST FACTS Blue Ridge Elementary student receives scholarship to Kay Yow Camp West Jefferson, North Car­ olina (October 5, 2005) - Mallary Clay of Blue Ridge Ele­ mentary School was awarded a Kay Yow Basketball Camp Scholarship from Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corpo­ ration. Mallary is the daugh­ ter of Dr. Hank and Bessie Clay of Lansing. Mallary was selected as one of the scholarship recipients as a result of her excellent ap­ plication and essay on "Why I Want To Attend Kay Yow Basketball Camp." Across the state, 38 young women were chosen by electric coopera­ tives to attend this nationally known basketball camp in Raleigh held this summer. "We are thrilled to give out one of the thirty-eight Kay Yow Basketball Camp schol­ arships to young women from across the state" said Gwynita Steele, Blue Ridge Elec­ tric District Manager in Ashe County. When asked why she wanted to attend the camp Mallary shot back a quick answer: "Why? Is that even a question? It's Kay Yow! No explanation needed. I want to soak up 34 years of experi­ ence in four days of Kay Yow's camp that turns women into players, into better players, into coaches." In addition to a love of basketball, Mallary also enjoys school and has received several awards in writing, reading, math and ABOUT THE FLU 1.You can't get the flu from the flu shot. 2.You need a flu shot once each year because the virus strains may change every year. 3.The flu is highly conta­ gious, spreading to others before symptoms appear. 4.The best time for your flu shot is from early Octo­ ber to early December. 5.Flu season in the Unit­ ed States generally begins in January and extends through March. 6.In 1999, Americans missed more than 52 million workdays because of the flu (National Center for Health Statistics). 7.Influenza is a respira­ tory illness that should not be confused with a cold or stomach ailment. 8.Symptoms of influenza include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches and fatigue. 9.Influenza is a conta­ gious viral infection that can affect anyone, anywhere. 10.People over 65 and those with chronic illness are at higher risk for com­ plications of the flu such as pneumonia. Courtesy of the Ameri­ can Lung Association of Minnesota and BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Postmaster continued from front page ter Drew Martin said he was proud of Mount being chosen for the Grassy Creek location, but will miss her in West Jefferson. She has helped him with administra­ tive functions and filled in for him at times. "She's really a hard work­ er," Martin said. "I'm going to miss her. She's a very im­ portant part of this team and has been for many years. Her work ethic, cheerfulness, and dedication make her a plea­ sure to work with. She makes us all look good. For all those reasons, she will make a great postmaster. Our loss is Grassy Creek's gain." Mount said she was pleased and proud to have been named postmaster for Grassy Creek. "Drew asked me if I had ever thought of being a postmaster," she said, "and I said no, butI thought if I can run this office I can do it someplace else." Mount fills the position vacated by Marvin Fergu­ son when he retired. He left Grassy Creek to fill in at Creston Post Office and re­ tired from there. Creston's new postmaster is Kathy Holman. A new postmaster will soon be named for the Todd Post Office. As Mount started her first day at Grassy Creek Post Office, she was joined by JoAnne Bondy, the new rural carrier. Bondy lives in Mouth of Wilson, Va., just over the NC/VA state line. Park continued from front page of the pocket park below on the two-year project. the library will go hand in Learn more about the hand with expansion of the Streetscape charrette on the town park behind the library Town of West Jefferson web to create a handicap acces­ site at www.townofwj.com. sible playground. Children The WJ Community Partner­ will be involved in choosing ship meets the fourth Frithe equipment for the play­ day of each month at Sweet ground. This will take place Aromas in West Jefferson at over this winter with con­ 8:30 a.m. New members are struction to begin next spring always welcome. Blessing Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Electric Mallary Clay and Coach Kay Yow science while still finding time to play soccer, take bai\jo classes and be involved in the community. The staff of the Kay Yow Camp, including Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Kay Yow and current N.C. State Women's basketball players, will work closely with each camper to help develop her fundamental skills. Individual and team competition will provide op­ portunities to challenge young athletes to perform and to ex­ cel, both on and off the court. For more information on the camp itself, please visit www. kayyowcamps.com. The Kay Yow Basketball Camp Scholarship program is part of the electric coopera­ tives ongoing commitment to North Carolina communities. Blue Ridge Electric is a member-owned utility serv­ ing some 68,000 members in northwest North Carolina. It is affiliated with Touchstone Energy, a national alliance of member-owned electric coop­ eratives with high standards of service to residential, com­ mercial and business consum­ ers. ris, could promise the board that a master plan would guarantee grant approvals, but it is necessary, they said for the county to be competi­ tive with other communities. "This plan will tell us what is most needed in the county," said Boccardy of the proposed master plan. "We need the community's input on this. We have a survey out and we need people to fill this out so we will know what the community wants." Participants at the com­ munity meetings will hear about the county's efforts toward developing a master plan and have the opportuni­ ty to complete a survey about their particular interests. The survey will be available in local newspapers, and can be found at www.ashecountygov.com/ParksandRec. Surveys are due by Nov. 10. Community dropoffs are available. For more information, call Ashe County Parks and Rec­ reation at 982-6185. Plan continued from front page ing, a playground, and do other renovations at Family Central. The site has four useable ball fields, and the grant would have helped renovate an existing field and build two new ones. Boccardy told the board in February that this proj­ ect would bring in addition­ al revenue for the county through concessions, tourna­ ment fees, advertising ban­ ners, and ticket sales. Hopes are to apply again for a PARTF grant to do this project, and a master plan is vital to success. Boccardy told the commissioners that such a plan would greatly im­ prove the county's chances of obtaining a PARTF grant for next year and other grants as well. Neither he, nor Nor- S.C. TEAGUE II, D.D.S. General Dentist Relines (same day) *850 and up *190 and up *195 Extractions Repairs Complete Dentures Partial Dentures • For Consultation or Appointment Call (336)765-6315 2040 S Stratford Rd., Winston • Salem, NC 27103 lbkavvrrfol' in..,I un H.-..,- Mull Medicaid Accepted for Dentures & Extractions Only Many of them were chil­ dren who were barefoot be­ cause they did not have shoes to wear. "People have a hard time believing that these con­ ditions exist in America but they are very real. Most of the children that we love and care for, live in families that stay in places where there is little hope of maintaining a decent life style." Reese says that the chil­ dren have a sense of beauty and strength that comes from the individualism, self-reli­ ance and pride of the family. The Ashe County Day Of Blessing is considered a re­ gional event by the coordina­ tors and is open to people of all ages. Admission is free and there will be no pre-qualification requirements. The provi­ sional distribution will follow music by Shelter Rock and a message of hope by Reese. If you or your group would like to volunteer or for more infor­ mation call 828-963-4135. For additional informa­ tion on the Day of Blessing contact: Steven Reese, 828963-4135. Riueruiou? (lommunit'p (Renter Pretexts The Executive Ball October 22 6:30 PM Honoring the Board of Education With Dinner & Dancing FRONTIER ENERGY Real Fun Night featuring: The Crossroads Practical Rules for Using Natural Gas Wisely Society Band Natural gas is one of the safest energies available and Frontier Energy is doing its part to keep it that way. Please follow these practical rules for using natural gas wisely. • If you notice a slight gas odor, check your pilot lights. Natural gas is odorless, but we've added an unpleasant smell for your protection and Crossroads detection. The faint odor of natural gas near an appliance simply may mean the pilot light has gone out. 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Bridge St. • Elk.n, NC 28621 • 336.526.2690 or 800.537.2545 Greg Carroll Emcee Tickets: $25.00 Call 336-385-9812 Come early, Stay late! RSVP: 11719 Hwy. 88 West Creston, NC Make Reservations Now �Tuesday - October 18 Thursday - October 20 Women's Golf @ Oakwoods CC 4 p.m. Varsity Volleyball MVAC Tournament (Round 1) at the higher seeded team Cross Country MVAC Championship Meet @ Forbush 4:30 p.m. Women's Golf @ High Meadows CC 4 p.m. Women's Tennis NCHSAA Dual Team Playoffs Rd. # 1 Ashe County @ Shelby High School 3:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball MVAC Tournament Semifinals and Finals @ Ashe County High School 4/6/8 p.m. JV Football Home vs. Starmount 7 p.m. Varsity Soccer @ Surry Central 7 p.m. Wednesday - October 19 Varsity Soccer @ North Surry 6 p.m. Bowling Tuesday League Open Frame Gang 16—8 New River Archery 15—8 Lee's Trees 15—9 Mike's Mufflers 14—9 VA-NC Concrete 14—10 Little's Fitness 14—10 State Drywall 13—11 Barr Insurance 11—12 Harris Guitar Rep. 9—15 M.L. Reed Electric 8—15 H.C. Carpentry 7—17 T.W. Enterprises 6—18 Huskies clip Falcons, 21-6 Ashe Comity knocks off Forbush for #/ spot in MVC, ties school record at 6 wins by Shane Hopkins In Coach Dale Galloway's words, "It was the biggest homecoming win we've had since the school opened." Surely most fans would agree with that statement, as the Huskies rolled over Forbush in a hard-hitting battle of un­ defeated (MVC) teams. the ball, but it made little dif­ ference, as the Husky defense held them on four straight downs without letting them cross their own 28 yard line. When the offense took over, they marched downfield like they were definitely on a mission, and they put the game's first points on the High Game Scratch S. Katz 246 D. Calhoun 243 R. Royal 235 High Game Handicap D. Calhoun 273 R. Royal 270 M. Reed 269 High Set Scratch R. Royal 629 D. Calhoun 626 S. Katz 597 High Set Handicap R. Royal 734 J. Harless 734 D.Calhoun 716 M. Taylor 671 Women's High Game K. South (scratch) 163 K. South (hdcap) 215 H. Price (hdcap) 215 High Individual Average R. Frye 183 J.Ham 182 M. Leserra 181 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers 838 New River Archery 834 Open Frame Gang 825 Tucker Masonry 21—3 United Chemi-Con 20—4 Bill's Garage 15—9 Bledsoe Concrete 13—11 Cardinal Lanes 12—12 Radio Hill Sales 12—12 Church's Const. 11—13 A-Team 7—17 Ashe Co. Motors 7—17 High Game Scratch S. Katz 246 G. Baugess 246 M.Taylor 246 High Game Handicap M. Taylor268 G. Baugess 258 M. Leserra 252 High Set Scratch S. Katz 677 M. Leserra 648 A. Tucker 603 Photo by Shane Hopkins Running backs Nic Vannoy (#28) and Sid Carpenter (#20) get high-fives from the coaches after Carpenter put the final nail in the coffin with a late fourth-quarter TD. After pre-game festivities with the Husky Vanguard Marching Band, the varsity football team made their way onto the field through a tun­ nel of fog in front of a packed Husky Stadium for Home­ coming 2005. The Falcons won the coin toss and elected to receive board within three minutes. Justin Hodges (13 carries for 66 yards) caught a 26-yard pass from Ethan Goodman, then ran in an 18-yard touch­ down on the next play (Mi­ chael Graybeal went three for three on the night in extra point kicks) to take an early 7-0 lead. ,Tant The next score came ten minutes later when Goodman (20 carries for 61yards) broke through the Forbush defen­ sive line for 42-yard scram­ ble that gave Ashe County a two-TD lead (14-0 after Graybeal's kick), which they would retain until halftime. The halftime show began with the traditional presen­ tation of the fifty state flags by the ACHS JROTC bat­ talion. Cadets then escorted the 2005 homecoming court attendants across midfield through the column of colors and onto the home sideline. Miss Brittany Brooks was named this year's homecom­ ing queen, and '04 recipient Lauren Roland made it of­ ficial with the .crowning cer­ emony. Forbush busted out in the third quarter to remind the home fans that it was, in fact, Forbush the Huskies were playing, and they scored their first touchdown of the game on a 16-yard Rakem Cham­ bers run (14-6 after missed kick). The next eighteen minutes were extremely hard-hitting, and the clock was stopped four different times for Fal­ con injuries, but offensively it was a drought. Neither team was going to let go of their unbeaten conference record too easily, but with just over two minutes remaining in the game Sid Carpenter (23 carries for 56 yards) punched in a three yard run over the Photo by Shane Hopkins ACHS senior Brittany Brooks is crowned by the 2004 home­ coming queen, Miss Lauren Roland. win first MVC title 5 players advance to regionals, team goes to dual-team tourney 2nd straight year Last week the ACHS wom­ en's tennis team competed in the Mountain Valley Confer­ ence Tournament, and five out of six players advanced to the Regionals (October 21-22) and were named All-Conference. The big win of the tourney for the Huskies came from the number one seeded doubles team of (sophomore) Lorna Vega and (freshman) Ivey Tant, as they became the first doubles team in school history to claim the conference cham­ pionship. The Vega/Tant duo got a bye in the first round on Wednesday, and they defeated the eighth seed (Shouse and Morris of Forbush) 6-2, 7-5 in round two. On Thursday they were back in action for the semi-finals against #3 Rollins/ Brown (Wilkes Central), and they won pretty easily in two sets—by scores of 6-4, 6-1—to advance to the championship match against Surry Central's Bouman/Doby combo. The young pair from Ashe County totally shut down everything that the second best team in the conference brought at them, for a dominating score of 6-2, 6-0. The first MVC wom­ en's doubles championship was also a milestone for Head Coach Vickie Herman, as it was the first in her 16-year career (Ashe Central/Ashe County). Rachel Curcio and Roxanne Thomas (seeded #6) also competed in the MVC doubles tournament, and they shutout Flipper and Wallace (North Surry) 8-0 in the first round. They were defeated by Surry Central's (#2 seed) Bouman and Doby in the second match 6-1, 6-3. In the singles brack- High Set Handicap M. Taylor 268 G. Baugess 258 M. Leserra 252 Coach Vickie Herman poses with Lorna Vega, left, and Ivey Tant, right, with their MVC awards Women's High Game H. Leserra (scratch) 160 H. Leserra (hdcap) 221 High Individual Average S. Katz 200 M. Leserra 196 B.Lewis 191 R. Weaver 191 High Team Average Tucker Masonry 890 United Chemi-Con 846 Cardinal Lanes 827 Photo by Shane Hopkins ACHS sophomore Lorna Vega returns a serve in recent competition. Friday Night Football Stats Can you guess who this week's Old-School Athlete of the Week will be? Check out Friday's edition. the number one spot in the MVC with only one other team, Surry Central, who's also 3-0, but Ashe County has a commanding lead overall at 6-2 (which ties the school re­ cord for football wins in a sea­ son). Friday night's win over Forbush—the first in three years—gave the Huskies a 3-2 edge in Galloway's career against the Falcons. Watch for directions to Starmount High School in Friday's paper, or visit the DawgPound online at www. ashe.kl2.nc.us. goal line to give Ashe County some breathing room with a 21-6 edge (Graybeal's kick would be the final point on the board). Coach Galloway stated, "It was a very physical ballgame, and we needed to make it that way; they stepped up and did it, and it's nice to see. At the end of the game we had some more gas, and we could've kept playing if we would have needed to. This Friday we have a huge game at Starmount. They're strug­ gling a little, but they are very quick." The Huskies now share Compiled bv Ron Ray Team stats First downs Rushing yardage Pass comp-at tempts Passing yardage Pass TDs/INTs Total plays Tot al offense Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Def. sacks-yards lost Time of possession 3rd down efficiency 4th down efficiency Punts-average Forbush Ashe 5 17 108 216 0-6 2-6 0 34 0-1 0-0 35 69 108 250 4-4 2-1 5-23 7-65 1-17 0-0 16:10 31:50 3 for 8 12 for 19 0 for 1 0 for 1 4-30.5 6-31.0 Photo by Shane Hopkins Freshman Ivey Tant delivers a strong backhand to her opponent in a match at ACHS. Football Scoreboard High School West Wilkes Alleghany 43 0 Ashe County 21 Forbush 6 Mount Airy 28 Bishop-McG. 21 Surry Central 27 Wilkes Central 7 Elkin 68 South Stokes 0 North Surry 20 North Wilkes 6 East Surry 21 North Stokes 20 Avery County 30 Polk County 28 East Burke 14 McDowell Co. 13 Reynolds Watauga Mitchell County 41 Hendersonville 40 28 3 ets, Amy Curcio (#5) beat Jen­ nifer Call (#6, North Wilkes) 8-2, and then lost to the fourth seed from Starmount, Laura Beaver, 8-3. Seventh seed Alex Eller was eliminated in the first round by Megan Wilkins (Starmount) 8-3. The singles championship featured two players from Wilkes Central and the top-seeded former state champ, Emily Mathis, shutout her opponent/team­ mate Megan Caudill 6-0,6-0. Coach Herman commented, "This was a great win against some impressive teams. Lorna and Ivey showed a lot of poise for just being a sophomore and a freshman, respectively. "This was Ashe County's first championship in doubles and it was my first as a coach. That certainly made it even more special. "We had an impressive week finishing the conference play Tuesday with a big win over Surry Central. This gave us second place in a conference that was much stronger and more competitive than last year. "Wednesday almost ev­ eryone made it to the second round of the tournament which meant they will advance to the Regionals and will be named All-Conference. "I can not say enough about everyone on the team. They worked hard all season and they deserve to be congratulat­ ed for their achievements." By finishing in the top two in the conference (team wins), the Huskies have earned a bid into the Dual Team Tourna­ ment for the second consecu­ tive year. The girls will travel to Shelby for round one compe­ tition today. Alexander Ctrl. 24 Hickory 21 Virginia 26 #4 Fla. State 21 Bandys St. Stephens 36 27 Clemson N.C. State Cherokee Swain County 24 14 Georgia Tech 35 Duke 10 Robbinsville Rosman 36 30 #14 Boston C. 35 Wake Forest 30 Wallace-Rose Lakewood 47 3 #7 Miami Temple 31 10 34 3 Appalachian 24 Ga-Southern 7 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 7 A SPORTS Silver Bulldogs defeat Blue. 3-1 Last Wednesday Ashe Coun­ ty Middle School's two volley­ ball teams met each other on the court for the second and final "Blue-Silver" match-up of the season. Just three weeks ago, the Silver Bulldogs defeated the Blue team 3-1 in the best out of five games. Last week, the Blue 'Dawgs rallied back from a rough 25-10 loss in the open­ ing game to tie the score at 1-1 with a 25-20 victory in game two. However, the Silver girls pulled it together for two straight wins (25-21 and 25-17) for another 3-1 triumph over a competitive Blue squad. Blue Bulldogs Coach Jessica Wineberg commented, "They played good. Brittany Lyalls was all over the net. The girls did a really good job on their serves for the most part, but in the end we didn't pull it off...Overall, we didn't have a winning season but I hope that the girls enjoyed the season as much as I did. I had a great group of girls to work with so it made it worth all the time." The teams concluded their seasons on Thursday against the two Glade Creek teams. The Silver team defeated their White team 25-10, 25-22, in a best-out-of-three match. 3^Hardee's of Jefferson presents the ATHLETE 111 WEEK Of Photo by Shane Hopkins ACHS Freshman Olivia Cox swings from the fairway on num­ ber six at Mountian Aire Golf Course. Ladies golf team at Mtn. Aire The ACHS women's golf team hosted their second and final home match of the season at Mountain Aire Golf Course last Tuesday. Al­ leghany took first place with a team score of 87, while Watauga came in second with 100; Ashe County scored a 103 for the third spot, and Wil­ kes Central was fourth with 105. Individual results were as follows: 1st— Jessie Poole/Alleghany (42), 2nd—Paige Miles/ Alleghany (45), 3rd— Megan Poole/Alleghany (46), 4th—Chelsea Sexton/Ashe (50), Eileen Purper/Watauga (50), Samantha Ryan/Watauga (50), 8th—Amanda Hamby/Ashe (53). The Huskies will play at Oakwoods (Wilkes) on Tuesday, and at High Meadows (Alleghany) on Thursday. - Regional competition will be on Monday, October 24, at Alamance Country Club. Photo by Shane Hopkins Jessica Walker, Blue Bluedog volleyball player, sets up a nice volley for Blue teammates in last week's match against the Silver Bulldogs. Lorna Vega Ivey Tant MVC Tennis Doubles Champions Hardee's Stop by each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center • 246-5504 • Ask about delivery • 246-5504 s A she thletics Photo by Shane Hopkins Mariah McVey serves for the Silver 'Dawgs in the intra-school contest. Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 Hardee's The Ashe Historical Society Presents Schedule of Events Friday, October 21st 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Jefferson Davis, Wife of Confederate President Jefferson Davis 12:00-1:15 Henny Schuster returns to Ashe county in the perfect complement to her performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in June. In Varina Davis we will see a woman who shared all her husband's honors, his defeats and his discouragements and become a celebrity on her own after his death. 1:15 "Do the Best You Can While I'm Away:" Mountain Women in the Civil war Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Saturday, October 22nd 9:00 a.m. Ashe County during the Civil War In a presentation in which he will interact with the audience, Jerry Brown will share his collection of pictures and letters from some of the 2,300 Ashe County troops. He is presently compiling a book which will feature this material. Lunch. Participants will be free to eat a restaurants of their choosing. The entire program will be held at the Ashe County Public Libray, 148 Library During the Civil War women, in particular, faced a se­ Drive, West Jefferson, North ries of difficult and challenging trials that forced them Carolina. There will be no to adopt a number of different roles in order to survive. cost for this event, but you Elizabeth Hardy teaches English at Mayland Commu­ must register in advance. After nity College. An Appalachian story-teller and historic registration, you will receive interpreter, she places a high value on preserving and a brochure with useful area celebrating the past. At the national Women of Appalainformation. chia conference, she has presented papers on the lives For Additiona| information, Call of Western North Carolina women and the Civil War. Joann WoQdje . (336) 246-7337 3:30 Gary Poe and Friends - Civil War Music Lonnie Jones. (336) 384-3188 South. 10:30 Break 10:45 a.m. Col. John B. Palmer and the 58th North Carolina Troops He led the 58th North Carolina, an all -Appalachian regiment. Michael C. Hardy has been researching and writing about the American Civil War for nearly fifteen years. He has authored several books - one each about the history of the 37th and 58th Regiments. Almost all the Ashe County soldiers in the Civil war served in one of these two regiments. • finv^nt^oTT"pajTvn!TTri(KTmg^rt!irrciuu!ftT^ genealogy; ? Share family pictures; • Expcriancc Ashe County: the Churches of the Frescoes with the famous Ben Long fresco paintings, the only cheese factory in North Carolina, great antiquing, art galleries and famous eateries such as Shatlcy Springs, new eateries such as the new Sweet Aromas and Erasers. I WISH TO REGISTER FOR THE FAMILY HERITAGE GATHERING Frasers Restaurant ASHE COUNTY LIBRARY LIBRARY " DRIVE Col. John B. Palmer was something of a paradox, a New Yorker who cast his lot with the Confederacy. r Or . Email at lonnie@fastransit. net Gary Poe and a group of musicians will talk about and play Civil War music from both the North and the NAME ADDRESS, TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON CITY STATE TO BOONE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER. TO GLENDALE TO JEFFERSON Location of Ashe County Library In West Jefferson Mail to: The Ashe County Historicol Society 148 library Orive West Jefferson, NC 28694 �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Local events Tuesday, October 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Domestic Violence in Our Community, Creating Safer Environments is a training session that will be held at Ashe Campus. Wilkes Community College. To register for this free training, contact Debbie Richardson at 336982-8851 or Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900 ext. 233. 6 p.m.: Nurseryman's and Landscapers Association Meeting for Ashe and Alleghany counties will be held at Upper Mountain Research Station. Dr. Anthony LeBude will be speaking on. new plant selections and North Carolina Cooperative Extension pro­ grams. For more information contact Delia Riley at 336-2192650. 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivor's Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. River Behavioral New HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet. For more information call 828-264-9007. 7 p.m.: Todd Ruritan Club will meet in the fellowship hall of South Fork Baptist Church for their regular covered dish sup­ per and business meeting. The executive board meeting will be held at 6 p.m., same location. Wednesday, October 19 11-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy will be at Ashe Services for Aging. 11:30 a.m.: ACT Against Cancer will have their quarter­ ly meeting at Smoky Mt. BBQ. A dutch treat meal will be avail­ able. To attend call 846-0781. 3 p.m.: The FlyLady, aka Maria Cilley, will present her tried and true methods of orga­ nizing and housekeeping at the Ashe County Public Library. The FlyLady has helped thou­ sands of women get their lives in order and find peace. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 846-2041. Friday, October 21 7 p.m.: Creston Vol. Fire Department will have a Halloween Carnival with games and food for the youth at the fire station. Saturday, October 22 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Yard sale for Missions will be held at Big Laurel Church's fellowship hall in Creston. Breakfast will be served at 7. Proceeds will go to the mission field. 9 a.m.: Jefferson United Methodist Church will have its Annual Bazaar in the social hall. A new item this year will be "Friendship" baskets with hostess gifts, baked goodies and other tasty treats. In addi­ tion, there will be a bake, book, and craft sale and also the annual junk and treasure sale. Lunch will feature pinto beans, cornbread, slaw and dessert. 9 - 4 p.m.: 21st Annual Apple Festival will be held at Horn in the West. This event is held in conjunction with Farmers Market. Crafts, food and chil­ dren's activities along with apple butter being made on site. Call 828-264-2120 for info. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: NC Lions' Vision Van will be doing free eye screenings in Wal-Mart parking lot. This is sponsored by West Jefferson Lions Club. 5 p.m.: New River Vol. Fire and Rescue is hosting a com­ munity meeting. Hamburgers continued on page 9A Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's My 5/6 F©oitlbal Contest I hc Pizza Delivery Experts Please see our Friday October 21st edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 8. 9. 17. 11. 18. 12. 19.. 13.. 20.. 14. 21. TIE BREAKER NAME II 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A *25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the following Thursday. The bonus prize will not be awarded if there 16. 10. I 2005-'06 football Contest Rules 15. GEORGIA TECH. @ ADDRESS STATE 11 CITY ZIP PHONE 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. All mail entries must be postmarked by the post office no later than the Friday preceding the start of the contest period and be received no later than Monday's mail. All entries hand delivered must be at the office of Jefferson Post no MIAMI The total number of points In this game will be... later than 5 p.m. on the Friday starting the contest week. Weekly Winner Will Grand Prize Winner Will Party PacfeS 0 Jrinp '.2 <§j (§) 3 3 £| Kg £ Sr|S O u V J5 • < 6. Limit of one entry per person, per envelope, per contest date. Receive a Superbowl Receive a FREE 14" Party Pack from Domino\s Unlimited Hopping Pizza Drawn from Pool of K/M from Domino's! Weekly Winners?! Grand Prize Superbowl entries will be accepted. 7. All entries become the property of Jefferson Post. The decision of the judges is final. 8. 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Timy Iwill 3i(,«4(».jool Carolina West Wireless „ wvvw.iarolin.iwesl.com • H00-235-5007 �JEFFERSON POST More events continued from page 8A and hot dogs will be served until 6 p.m. and a department meeting will follow the meal. If you live in the New River Fire and Rescue District, you are invited to attend at no charge. The community meet­ ing is being held to inform persons in the fire district of the initiative being undertaken by the fire department to lower the insurance rating in the fire district. Representatives from insurance companies will be at the meeting to review how the changes will effect home own­ ers in the district. Creston Vol. Fire Department will sponsor a Haunted Hayride, beginning at dark, at the Creston Fire Department. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club will sponsor a benefit BBQ supper and Bluegrass/ Ole Timey Music Night with the Peak Creek Boys at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. Proceeds go to the Ruritan Ashe and Alleghany Scholarship fund and to the Ruritan National Foundation Operation We Care Program for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Your donation will include dinner and music. The Peak Creek Boys are back by popular demand and BBQ will be from Motley's. For more information call 982-9538. Sunday, October 23 ing a "Haunted Firehouse". Admission will be $3 per per­ son and there will be a "Spookta-cu-lar" held in the new por­ tion of the Fire Department. Admission is free. A variety of games and food will be avail­ able. All ages are welcome. This will be a safe and fun alternative for parents who are hesitant about going door to door trick or treating with their children. 6:30 p.m.: Old Fields Baptist Church will have their annual "Pig Pickin". The church and its pastor, Jack Miller, would like to invite you to this special time of fellowship. Friday, November 4 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a vocalist performing jazz, blues, and spirituals, will perform at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, November 5 7-10 a.m.:TheYouth of Bristol Baptist Church will be holding a Pancake Breakfast in the fel­ lowship building. All proceeds will be given to the children that were hurt from Hurricane Katrina. These young people are excited about this opportu­ nity to help. Please come and fellowship with them. Monday, October 24 Tuesday, October 25 Thursday, October 27 Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29 Ongoing Events Monday, October 31 PACE 9A COMMUNITY EVENTS play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10 - 12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at available for women of all ages. the Public Access Internet Site Become aware of warning in the JobLink Career Center signs and the best methods at Family Central (the old for early detection of breast Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. cancer. Please call Ann Cope Ashe County Alzheimer's at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at Support Group meets the first 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Youth Center is open Thursday Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets year. High School nights will the last Tuesday of each month be Friday and Saturday from 4 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH p.m. -11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or .problems who want to learn recognized education program. more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 246-4944. 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC Ashe County Arts Council online at www.asheonline. meets the second Tuesday of com/ education/youthcouncil. each month at 6:30 p.m. at htm the Ashe Arts Center in West Ole' Time and Bluegrass Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella more information. AL-ANON (for family and Community Center, above friends of addicted persons): Lansing. Meets on Mondays at the Yadkin Valley Unitarian First Baptist Church in West Universalist Fellowship Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) fellowship at 10 a.m., service Ashe County Unity Group begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., meets at the Jefferson United Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696- Methodist Church at 115 E. 2341 evenings/weekends for Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets details and directions. All are at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and welcome to this new & growing Thursday. For more information community of kindred spirits. or to speak to an AA member, Free internet and e-mail call 982-2641. For meeting classes are offered every information in surrounding Tuesday and Thursday counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to ail churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food& fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. Fall Revivals North Beaver Baptist Church will have revival services Oct Episcopal Parish of the Holy 16 - 19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dr. Communion will hold October Henry Cook from Statesville services at St. Mary's in West will speak. Come join them Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is each night and enjoy good celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 preaching and special singing. a.m.; coffee hour immediately Blue Ridge Baptist Church follows the service. For further announces revival services on information, call the church Sunday, October 16 -18 at 7 p.m. office, 982-3076. nightly. DOM David Blackburn 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger will be the guest speaker and for Fields to Forests at the there will be special singing New River State Park, US Hwy nightly. Rev. Paul Coffey and 221 Access for a one hour hike the congregation invite your through the fields and forests. attendance. Meet at the 221 Community Volney Baptist Church will Building parking lot. For more have revival services October information or directions please 17 - 21 at 7 p.m. each night. The feel free to call 336-982-2587. evangelist will be Bro. Tommy Tester of Bristol, Tenn. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Douglas Halsey 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's and the congregation gives a Losses", a series of grief special invitation to everyone recovery classes will be held to come and hear the Word at Jefferson United Methodist of the Lord and worship with Church. These two hour ses­ them. sions are open to everyone. Greene's Chapel Baptist For more information contact Church will have revival services October 1 7 - 2 1 at 7 246-7114 or 982-2121. p.m. with prayer room at 6:45. Evangelist will be Rev. Mark Barlow. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite all. 3 p.m.: Committee for Needy The church is located on Silas Seniors at Christmas is hav­ ing a planning meeting in the Creek Road. BREMCO Conference room. Landmark Baptist Church will hold revival services If you would like to volunteer beginning Sunday, October with this project, please plan to attend by RSVP to Appalachian 23 - 28 at 7 p.m. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek Senior Programs at 846-4898. Ashe County Democratic community. The guest speaker Party will hold their regular will be Rev. Lloyd Day. There monthly meeting at Smoky Mt. will be special singing each BBQ. The visiting speaker will night. The pastor Rev. Charlie be Ted Koplan, former state McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. senator from Winston Salem. Friendly Grove Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning October 23 Blowing Rock Woman's Club at 7 p.m. Rev. Steve LeaShomb will have a wine tasting fund will speak. Pastor Gordon raiser from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Rawls and the congregation Gamekeeper Restaurant. invite all to attend. Tickets are $30 per person and Wagoner Baptist Church will $50 per couple. Call 295-3924 have revival services October 26 - 29 beginning at 7 p.m. for more information. nightly. Speaker will be Rev. Wayne Jones and there will be special singing nightly. Everyone is invited to attend. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Pastor is Rev. Steve Viers. Checks at Family Central. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will hold revival services October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother 4 p.m.and 7:30 p.m.: Missoula Shawn Brigman will be guest Children's Theatre will per­ speaker. Evan Roten and the form at Ashe Civic Xenter. congregation invite you to Admission is $8 for adults and attend. $5 for students. 6:30 - 10 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ Play Groups at Family Central ing a "Haunted Firehouse". are as follows: Adventurers of Admission will be $3 per per­ the Mind, Monday mornings son. from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to Episcopal Parish of the Holy build relationships and foster Communion will hold October a love of learning. Group is services at St. Mary's in West facilitated by Susan Lewis. Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is Young Explorers meets on celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. a.m.; coffee hour immediately This is for two and three year follows the service. For further olds joining together with a information, call the church parent or other care giver office, 982-3076. for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10-12 noon and is for 5:30 - 9 p.m.: Warrensville children under seven and their Volunteer Fire and Rescue moms or dads. This is an open Department will be sponsor­ Sunday, October 30 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! ~ Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Race Safi(t)ay S00 Martinsville Speedway 10-23-05 Race Winner Your Name PIT VTOP FOR PttlZE? ftllLEV 1. 21 yqare old of oKter V? enter, 2 Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries wilt void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20, Your Address. B. BONUS POINTS -- Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points. 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win you. o/vrest is made po< Parker Tie Company Inc. 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The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Behavioral Technician needed to provide part-time habilitative services for a young man near Lansing NC. Services needed 3-4 hours a day, two days a week, for a total of 7.5 hours a week. Position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience working with persons with disabilities preferred. HomeCare offers excellent training, pay, and supervision. Please call HomeCare Management for an application at 828-264-1021, or tollfree at 888-878-5199. You may fax your resume to 828-264-0755. Fast Track Property Investments Looking for Construction Help in Boone & West Jefferson Area. Sheet rock/ Dry wall Painters Carpenters Electricians Landscape companies Please fax over business card or resume to 702-307-3005. 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Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 THANK YOU Jefferson Post PAINTER'S WANTED $10 per hour Must have own vehicle Call 384-1265 and ask for Tom Scott Brothers is now taking applications for the position of HVAC Installer. Applicants must have a valid NCDL, necessary hand tools, good work ethic, experience in ductwork installation, fabrication, design and layout. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a good work environ­ ment. Apply in person or call Scott Brothers Heating and Air, Inc., 10801 Hwy. 221 South Fleetwood, NC 28626. Telephone: (336) 877-1702 40-Lost & Found Found on Hwy 221 near Mulatto Mountain Rd. A neutered brown dog with dock tail & leather collar. Possibly a hound mix. Call 219-0099 (night) or 846-2041 (daytime) Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 100-General Services 235-Christmas Trees HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone ® 977-1858. References available upon request. Christmas Trees Fraser Fir, 8'-9', 9'-10*. Rodger Kimbrell PO Box 368 Sparta, N.C. 28675 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 Premium Fraser Fir 140-Help Wanted Transplants Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Available For Spring & Fall Experienced Carpenters neededApply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 235-Christmas Trees R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 250-Fumiture For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock Big 16.1 Hands, Red, 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross, Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. Please Leave Message if No Answer. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 •3UMkMiHl U1A Hskta We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information FREE KITTENS 2 Kittens Free to Good Home. 5 1/2 Weeks Old. Call 877-1562., Steven or Sharon, for more information. FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Registered, fullblooded, yellow male lab, 5 yrs. old. Needs space to roam. Call 846-9022" KFC of West Jefferson *1 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent FOR SALE Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments "Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. For more information, m 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 FOR QUICK RESULTSI Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. Little Classifieds... FOR SALE 1999 Harley Davidson "Sportster" 1200 Custom Motorcycle. Very clean, garage kept bike. Has lots of chrome and new Badlander seat and new Dunlop tires, Great looking "Sportster", You would have to see it to appreciate it. 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References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale House and 5.9 acres on Hwy 18 North of Laurel Springs Post Office. Recently ROCK CREEK. BOOMER, WILKES­ BORO...1/2 ACRE LOTS TO 20 ACRE TRACTS.SOME OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. NEW INSTOCK! 3 GREAT FLOORPLANS-.OVER 1600 SQ. FT. ONLY $49,995. DELIVERED AND SET UP...TAKE YOUR PICK! CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS!! 5 YR. WARRANTY.COME AND TAKE A LOOK. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 remodeled with all appliances. Call BIG RESULTS! RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! Nice 3BR/1BA near town $675/month. Great 2 BR/1.5 BA just minutes from West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1BR/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-2463010 for more information. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH, VINYL AND SHINGLE EXTERIOR..STOVE AND REFRIGERA­ TOR-SET AND DELIVERED... 5 YEAR WARRANTY...$99 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14x80 Located in Friendship Park Jefferson, NC Take over payments $378 or Buy Call 336-982-7301 ARE YOU LOOKING No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. FOR A GOOD Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 530-Lots & Acreage Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Farm Property 36 Ac. Near West Jefferson, Beautiful Views, Pasture @ Stream, adjoining 2500 sq. ft. residence, with 2 Ac. available, located behind E. Jefferson Shell. Merchants of Real Estate. 336-724-LAND(5263) Bob 336-407-2743 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 READY TO GO!! 1600 SQ. FT. DOUBLE WIDE SET UP ROCK CREEK! NICE LOT, BRICK SKIRTING. HEAT PUMP. BUY WITH NO MONEY DOWN. PAYMENTS LESS THAN $600 A MONTH. LESS THAN PERFECT CREDIT OK! HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. 530-Lots & Acreage (336) 667-3220 hours are Mon-Thurs. Packages 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and in Your Area. Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Good Credit, Bad Call (336) 246-4757. HEARD THIS BEFORE!! more information 256. Incredible long Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 Housing Opportunity. WANT TO BUY LOGS, STANDING TIMBER 0RTIMBERLAND range views in a INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVE1SAVE! 336-973-2335 WILL BUY YOU A NEW HOME. CALL private subdivision. 561-719-6802. Level building site. Do you have a lot $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or or acreage for 336-984-7726. sale? FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge List it in the Subdivision located Jefferson between Boone and Post Classifieds. Mobiles/Modulars West Jefferson No 20 words - 4 Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge weeks estates.com FOR DETAILS. 696- 4035 OR 262-6049 ASK FOR STEVE OR COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS Credit, No Credit, You Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge MOVE!! WAITING Land Home community of Glendale Parkway at milepost INVENTORY LIQUIDATION LEAVE MESSAGE. SALE IN PROCESS! . ONLY 3 2005 OVERSTOCKED!! MODELS LEFT! GREAT DEALS ON SAVE QUALITY THOUSANDS CONSTRUCTED OF DOLLARS!! HOMES. COME AND SEETHE DISCOUNTED DIFFERENCE. LOT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO MODELS!! MUST 336-973-7488 office, Apt. 6-A. Office in the quaint mountain location.Seller contact seller for Mobile Homes by Local Dealers FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract NO JOKE!! YOU Check Out the Jefferson Post for community, Great asking "O" DOWN PAYMENT section. Community. Private $25,000 obo please Check out the ads in the Classified established Peaks Views, Lot in prime DEAL? the latest deals on Westview Terrace Financing available for CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $33.67 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ 1 Call 336-982-4354 S $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE NO (XKIKWt NECESSARY PULL • PART-TIME CLASSES CDL TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB PLACEMENT ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLE, VA 1-800-334-1203 •niBMolnMirtnllnnai As a direct descendant of Lewis Walters and Chloe Faw Walters of the Heaver Creek community of West Jefferson, North Carolina, I have information on Chloe Law's ancestry hack to Basil, Switzerland in 1750. However. I have nothing on Lewis Walters prior to his arrival in West Jefferson in about 1800. From the union of Lewis Walters im direct line of descent is: Lewis Walters/Chfoe Faw Jacob Wultcrs/Lmalinc Goodman (ieorge Hamilton Walters/Elizabeth Lauranee Jacob Baker Wallers/Cleo Brown Barney R. Walters/Bonnie Ledbetter (my parents) If anyone has any information about the burial sites of Lewis Walters and Chloe Faw and of Jacob Walters and Fmuiinc Goodman I would be pleased to receive this information. George II. Walters is hurled in Rohhinsville, North Carolina. He and his wife Flizaheth Laurence were Are you Dedicated? Loyal? Motivated? Looking for a job with great benefits? Please Apply In Person LAND HOME? NEED 336-973-2788 For Rent 2 BR/2BA on 1 Acre Lot in Deep Gap. No Pets. Security & References Required. 336-846-7674 or 877-6872 is currently seeking hourly Team Members and Shift Leaders. *A Cireat Working Environment •Incentive Programs •Advancement Opportunities •Competitive Wages 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 1.46 Acers in newly 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 336-372-4260 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4WD King Ranch, Castano Leather Seats, Six-Disc CD, Moonroof, Hard Shell Tonneau Cover, Bed Extender, 35k Miles. Clear Title, WJ $25,950 (336) 246-3614 460-Mobile Homes for Rent separated and I do not know anything of her after that event. Jacob Raker Walters and Leo Broun as ucll ;is Itarney R. MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 Walters and Ronnie Ledbetter are buried at Rohhinsville. North < Carolina near George Hamilton Walters. Any genealogical information about this lineage including birth and death records, marriage license, burial sites and other information would be greatly appreciated. Especially useful would be information regarding Lewis Walters because my informal ion on Lewis begins and ends at West Jefferson, North Carolina. fv i �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 11A Classifieds 535-Commercial Property 1160-Tree Service 1195-Legals RAY COMBS FOR RENT: Office space in TREE Jefferson across TRIMMING & from REMOVAL post office. 800 sq For estimates, Call ft.$400/mo. Call Tim at 336-246-5634. 336-246-2662. 1195-Legals Office space, 600 sq. NOTICE TO foot, newly CREDITORS remodeled in West Jefferson, limited Having qualified as Co- parking. $350/ month. Executors of the Estate 1200 sq. ft area with of Gertrude L. Proffitt, roll up door, suitable late of Ashe County, for light North Carolina, this is manufacturing or to notify all persons storage. $300/month having claims against or $600 for both. Call said estate to present 846-6500 or 384-1336 them after 5 and leave a message. signed to the under­ at PO Box 1342, Winston-Salem. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF KATHERINE DAWN ANDREASEN AND ELIZABETH L. MALMBERG, EXECUTRIXES OF THE ESTATE OF OLAV NORMAN ANDREASEN The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of OLAV NORMAN ANDREASEN, de­ ceased, late of Virginia this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of December, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of December, 2005. John T. Kilby, Personal Representative Kilby & Hurley, Attorneys P.O. Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication dates: 9/27; 10/4; 10/11; 10/18 the 18th day of Janu­ Having qualified as Executors of the estate of Allen Worth, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed on or before the 4th day of January, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 23rd day September, 2005. JOHNSTON AND JOHNSTON Attorneys at law Post Office Box 398 Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 Classified will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the Ads Go To estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. of CLAIRE K. WORTH and A. FRAZIER WORTH, Executors of the Estate of ALLEN WORTH, Deceased 253 St. John's Street Arden, North Carolina 28704 ary, 2006, or this notice Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NQTICEJQ CREDITORS Let our NC 27102 on or before 1115Professionals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals Work For You! Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of James Earl Goodman deceased, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1316 Carson Woods Rd., Laurel springs, NC 28644 on or before the 18th day of January, 2006 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 9th day of September, 2005. Steve Goodman Dennis Pennington Co-Executors for the estate of James Earl Pennington STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE 1195-Legals The Ashe County Department of Social Services will be accepting bids for its commodity distribution program from October 21 through Monday, October 31, 2005. The organization or group will be selected com­ petitively based upon the following factors: GET OUT OF LINE 1. Most workable implementation plan. 2. Manpower available for distribution and related activities. 3. Ability fb maintain accurate records in with compliance State and Federal regulations. Once selected, the group will contract for distribution through September, 30, 2006, and meet the specifica­ tions in the contractual agreement. Please call or visit the Ashe County Department of Social Services at 219-2700 for additional information. CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of the JAMES E. BARD, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned to Ms. Patsy B. Stewart or Ms. Polly B. Patrick c/o VANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67. West Jefferson. North Carolina 28694, on or before the 26th day of December, 2005, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. I work. Therefore, eye strain. Now you don't have to wait in line for government services "\ and information because now r the government This the 21st day of September, 2005. October, 2005. Eye strain from computer use in tho FirstGov.gov mnnbnr onn complaint of office workera. Tnlk to your The official web portal about computer eye­ wear to help prevent of the Federal Government eye strain. Patsy B. Stewart Polly B. Patrick Dian Ray Give us a Call at Co-Executors for Subscribe to the 846-7164 Billy Proffitt The Vialoo Couuctl of America womnwndi rngulor »y» "ont» lot you m*J your family to «n»ur* healthy vUlori. For government information by phone, Jefferson Post! the Estate of Gertrude L. Proffitt officially online at FirstGov.gov. eyecare professional This the 12th day of is call 1-8O0-FED-1NFO (1-800-333-4636). U.S. General Services Administration I t,n« Brio W isr C(OTRY TKASCUE8 fe ist HOME IMPROVEMENT) fa EMPORIUM rsar^ i ^ (W GRAPHIC DESIGN 'EMPORIUM- antiques and country goods gathered just for you 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Family owned aiui operated! - k fflome S/ntfirooemcnt^ Specializing *£* Wfa in Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Logos' Business Cards Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 Historic Downtown Wmt JrfTcmoii. NC • 10 S. |tflcr*on Ave Ifcn The, 10-6 -hi -Sat 10-7 • .W I-5 Mountain Aire, Seafood & StoWiouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 ITS EXCAVATING «r* SATELLITE W RENTALS JOE'S ASHE COUNTY sohhs ROOFING 2S Years Experience JEFFERSON CENT-ALL, INC • licensed in North (arolina & l\ ince Floors Tents • Roof Painting r Walks Tables tlloons Chairs owers Linens irty Favors Stemware edding Rentals China • Install roofing of all kinds Insured All. 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Main St efferson, NC 28640 Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 " Mike Coldiron al 336-982-4658 HCIKOLI) XV AND Event Planning Available Hill SEAFOOD REST AIRA XT - ¥% 'Where looking old, looks good" At Olde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, - BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the High Country "Fully Insured" • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Dump Truck • Chipper • Clearing Lots • Cutting Views • FREE ESTIMATES usr LEGAL ASSISTANCE Need Legal Assistance? Call Sherrie R. Hodges, Attorney at Law, PLLC • (336) 846-2511 or visit Our Office Locaied at 401 East Main Street, Unit 1 .Jefferson (Located Across from the Jefferson Post Office) Offering the Following Services: • Family Law: Premarital Agreements. Separation, Divorce. Name Change, Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoption • Real Estate: Purchase, Refinance, Home Equity, Deeds. Deeds of Trust. Promissory Notes • Wills and Estates; Wills. Codicils, Powers of Altorney, Bob Cox Living Wills. Probate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance 780 Anderson Hill Rd.* Lansing. NC Have a Legal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Cell: 977-2978 Home: 384-4978 Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! We now accept debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard. Discover & American Expres �PAGE 12A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS A Family Heritage Gathering at public library this weekend Poetry Alive actors and Ashe County High School students act out "Lochinvar" during the recent performance at the school. Students hear 'Poetry Alive' by Andy Wright "The Calling" by Luis J. preceded by a school per­ Journalism II Rodriquez, and "Lochinvar" formance at Ashe County by Sir Walter Scott. ACHS Middle School and a per­ Special to the Post On October 10 at 2 p.m., students played the roles formance at Ashe Academy. freshman and sophomores of soldiers as they crawled It was followed by a free were invited to attend the through trenches in war­ teacher workshop at Ashe Poetry Alive assembly at fare, of lovers as they signed, County Middle School. ACHS. Two very talented swooned, and rode off into The Poetry Alive business performers recited poetry the sunset, and of fair dam­ originated in Asheville, NC with a twist. Instead of just sels as they were serenaded and now travels throughout reading it out loud they the country and even over through sonnets. acted out what was in the This program was pre­ seas One of the most popu­ poem, making it seem that sented through a partner­ lar parts of the show was the poem itself was alive. ship between Ashe County when the audience got to Some of the poems recit­ Schools and the Ashe Coun­ interact and become part of ed were, "Those Winter Sun­ ty Arts Council. The high the show. days" by Robert Hayden, school performance was UNC honor for Rousseau Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Cary Tyler RouRseau of Crumpler, NC, has recent­ ly become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leader­ ship and Honors Organi­ zation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and hon­ ors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with op­ portunities for community service, personal develop­ ment, and lifelong profes­ sional fulfillment. Cary is the son of Lar­ ry and Linda Rousseau of Crumpler. Congratulations to Cary Tyler Rousseau. The Ashe County Histori­ cal Society will present a Family Heritage Gathering on Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 22 beginning at 9 a.m. The entire program will be held downstairs in the Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Drive in West Jef­ ferson. There will be no cost for this event, but you must register in advance. After registration, you will receive a brochure with useful area information. On Friday night, Henny Schuster returns to Ashe County in the perfect com­ plement to her performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in June. In Varina Davis, we will see a woman who shared all her husband's honors, his defeats and his discour­ agements and became a ce­ lebrity on her own after his death. Saturday morning at 9 a.m. the presentation Ashe County during the Civil War will begin. Jerry Brown will Are you brave enough to walk the Haunted Mill Trail of Terror? This Halloween event is back scarier than ever and open to victims Oc­ tober 21, 22,28, and 29 from 7-10 p.m. each evening. All proceeds go to Watau­ ga County Relay for Life and members of the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Watau- + uals. Ashe County can be very proud of this program! Other public affairs de­ partment members are Melinda Hamrick, Linda Barr, and Mary Phillips. Mrs. Payne reminded the group that Saturday, October 22 is the date of the Fall District Meeting in Morganton, N.C. and several ladies signed on to attend this meeting which involves awards and is a luncheon meeting. Our ladies will meet at Ingles and leave at 7:30 a.m. Mrs. Evelyn Wetzel, secretary-trea­ surer, gave a report of money in the treasury and the final tally made at the Card Party held recently. Line items in the budget for next year were discussed at length and the finance committee will be working on this. Barbara Roland reported that the Sharing Center needed donations very much. At the present time, they have food, but money for daily operations, rent, etc. is in short supply. Members were urged to help. At the meeting, Miller and Alexander heard pre­ r-\ /-« sentations r from Dan Gerlach, Senior Advisor for Fis­ cal Policy to Governor Mike Easley, and Chris Fitzsimon, Director of N.C. Policy Watch, as well as staff from the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services about the State budget picture and action by the General Assembly in the last legis­ lative session. In addition, Carla Obiol, Director of the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program in the N.C. Department of Insur­ ance, provided an update on the Medicare Prescription Drug Program and the drug plans available in North Carolina. Delegates to the Senior Legislature identified four priority issues for action ^ Linda McDaniel urged that members give "Our State" magazine as gifts and asked each member of the club to sub­ scribe. She pointed out the magazine is wonderful and that the Women's Club earns extra money through the subscrip­ tions. Several members brought items for the J. Iverson Riddle "Pandora's Box", an annual endeavour, and for those who did not, they were urged to do so. Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Sloan pointed out the fact that we need to think about officers for the upcoming year and this will be a focus of the November meeting. Gaining additional members for the club is a priority and this was discussed. Be­ cause there will be a lot of business at the November meeting, Mrs. Payne sug­ gested we meet at 5 p.m., an hour earlier, in November. Barbara Roland, education department chair, will be in charge of the November program. After reciting the Club Collect, the meeting adjourned. .. for the General Assembly in the 2006 short legislature session. These issues, which are items that were not act­ ed on by the legislature in the 2005 legislative session, are: 1. Increase funding for home and community based services for older adults. 2. Re-enact the State long-term insurance tax credit, which expired Janu­ ary 1, 2004. 3. Increase funding for senior centers in the state. 4. Take steps to better support grandparents and other family members rais­ ing minor (kinfolk) chil­ dren. The Senior Legislature may add a fifth priority is­ sue to its list when it meets School and AppalCart is pro­ viding free shuttle service to the trail. Call 828-297-3367 or visit our website at www.thehauntedmilltrailofterror.com for more information or di­ rections. Come prepared to be scared. This little scroll is not for very young children or the faint of heart. Nnmnm'MAfM ment, please call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. All do­ nors must phave photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information call the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE or check out the website at w w w.redcrossblood.org. There is an urgent need for all blood types. Please give the gift of life. Senior Tar Heel meeting Raleigh — fllafn Miller Raleigh - Clara ft/Tiller and JoAnn Alexander, from Ashe County, attended the fall meeting of the N.C. Se­ nior Tar Heel Legislature in Raleigh on October 4 and 5. The Senior Legislature, established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1993, provides information and education to senior adults on matters being considered by the General Assemble and makes recommenda­ tions to the General Assem­ bly on the legislature needs of older North Carolinians. C lara Miller is the delegate and JoAnn Alexander is the alternate to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature from Ashe County. ga Campus team members who are participating in the event. A contribution of $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under is suggested. The Haunted Mill Trail of Terror is located at 338 Vanderpool Road of Hwy. 421 N in Vilas just outside of Boone. Plenty of well-lit, paved parking is available at Cove Creek Elementary American Rad Cross Local women's group meets The West Jefferson Woman's Club met at Smoky Mountain Barbeque on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 6 p.m. Pam Payne and Linda Sloan, co-presi­ dents, presided. Pam Payne welcomed ev­ eryone and then gave the group a couple options for the annual Christmas Party regarding location/date/time. The group chose Frasers, on Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. and was reminded we would be exchanging $5 "gag" gifts. Entr6e options were also considered and will be decided on at the November meeting. Barbara Roland gave a moving "Thought for the Day". Sharon Gambill, public affairs department chair, welcomed Shari Rognstad and Rupply Mitchell, Summit Support Services of Ashe. After a nice dinner, Shari, execu­ tive director of Summit Services and Rupply, who has received services from Summit, presented a wonderful program showcasing Summit in its work with and for developmentally challenged individ­ the Civil War will be pre­ sented. During the Civil War, women, in particular, faced a series of difficult and challenging trials that forced them to adopt a num­ ber of different roles in order to survive. Elizabeth Hardy teaches English at Mayland Community College. An Appalachian storyteller and historic interpreter, she places a high value on pre­ serving and celebrating the past. At the national Women of Appalachia conference, she has presented papers on the lives of Western North Carolina women and the Civil War. Concluding at 3:30 will be Gary Poe and Friends - Civil War Music. Gary Poe and a group of musicians will talk about and play Civil War music from both the North and the South. For additional informa­ tion, call Joann Woodie at 336-246-7337, Lonnie Jones at 336-384-3188 or email at Lonnie@fastransit.net. Halloween event in Vilas Give the gift of life on Thursday Seasons may change but the need for blood never does. Thursday, October 20, will be the day for the next area blood drive sponsored by the Ashe County American Red Cross. Times are from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and the location will be the National Guard Armory in Jefferson. To schedule an appoint­ share his collection of pic­ tures and letters from some of the 2,300 Ashe County troops. He is presently com­ piling a book, which will fea­ ture this material. At 10:45 Col. John B. Palmer and 58th North Caro­ lina Troops will be featured. Col. John B. Palmer was something of a paradox, a New Yorker who cast his lot with the Confederacy. He led the 58th North Car­ olina, an all-Appalachian regiment. Michael C. Hardy has been researching and writing about the American Civil War for nearly fifteen years. He has authored sev­ eral books - one each about the history of the 37th and 58th Regiments. Almost all the Ashe County soldiers in the Civil War served in one of these regiments. Participants will then take a lunch break to eat at restaurants of their choos­ ing. At 1:15 p.m. "Do the Best You Can While I'm Away" Mountain Women in for its next meeting in March of 2006. Officers for the Senior Tar Heel Legislature for 2005 - 2007 were also elect­ ed during the meeting. Per­ sons chosen were: Speaker — Lamar Moore from Da­ vidson County, Speaker Pro Tempore - Dr. Delilah Blanks from Bladen Coun­ ty, Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore — Edwin Deaver from Cumberland County and Secretary - Betty Hunt from Randolph County. To find out more about the Senior Tar Heel Legis­ lature, contact Clara Miller at P.O. Box 378, West Jef­ ferson, N.C. 28694 or tele­ phone at 246-7072 evenings or 246-2461 during the day. , - (.,owns Kijreim.k 6 wars old. Only $2 to Adopt! 7 months old Female Shepherd / ^Rottweiler Mix 3 Months Old �r;> new' , % • >«p % :?•- • r-o » „ * v.>: £ . A Salute to Fire and Rescue �PAGE 2B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2005 Dear Ashe County First Responders, As Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal for the past 21 years, I have met a lot of people and learned a tremendous amount about the way communities work in North Carolina. But perhaps nowhere have I found a more sincerely welcoming place as Ashe County. So much so, in fact, that I intend to retire here someday... not anytime too soon, though! When I do join you good folks of Ashe County as a resident myself, one of my greatest comforts for my wife and me will be knowing that this community has some of the finest fire and rescue workers you'll find anywhere. Your hard work and dedication to protecting your citi­ zens provides such" a sense of security and reassurance; all of you should be commended for the excellent job you do. Over the years, Ashe County fire and rescue departments have shown time and time again your dedication to bettering your commu­ nities. Not only do you work hard to train and prepare yourselves to be the best you can be, but you work hard to get the best equipment and best people for your departments. Just this year, Ashe County fire departments are receiving $64,000 in grant funding from our State Volunteer Fire Department Fund, and last year your rescue/EMS or­ ganizations received some $18,000 from the State Volunteer Rescue/ EMS Fund. In the last 20 years or so, Ashe County Fire and Rescue Squads have received more than $720,000 from these two programs. These grants weren't handouts, either. Every last penny had to be matched by money raised yourselves. Whether it be training for your personnel or a new fire truck, I know Ashe County made choices to use that money wisely, to ensure a better system of first responders to take care of your citizens. Needless to say, I look forward to the time I am able to retire and make my home here in the mountains of Ashe County. It will be an honor to call you my neighbors. Sincerely yours, Jim Long Insurance Commissioner The history of'9/11-01' Posters of artist Stephen Shoemaker's "9/11-01" origi­ nal drawing are now avail­ able, and all money raised from the sale of the posters will benefit a local woman who is dealing with the di­ agnosis of MS and who origi­ nally headed up an effort to help the families of 9/11 vic­ tims. Retired New York City Firefighter Richard Kirrstet­ ter of Ladder 17 and Ladder 33 said that Gina Jones of Jefferson was the organizer of the project that raised sev­ eral thousand dollars that went to scholarships and to the families of the 343 fire­ fighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy. She also worked hard to raise funds for the donation of around $5,000 that was given to UNC-Chapel Hill Burn Cen­ ter. The project involved the sale of prints of "9/ll-01"by Shoemaker of three firefight­ ers raising a flag at Ground Zero. Kirrstetter said since so much money was raised with the efforts from the project that Jones was instrumental in heading up, now he feels as though it is very fitting that money from the 24x18 posters of the "9/11-01" draw­ ing should benefit her. "It's good that the pro­ ceeds of this now will go to a lady who was instrumental in starting this project. Gina was diagnosed with MS, and she and her friends are rais­ ing money for research and to help people afflicted with it. All of the proceeds will go to Gina and the MS Founda­ tion," Kirrstetter explained. "She is a beautiful human being who has been afflict­ ed by MS and I feel at this point, it would be wonderful for Ashe County residents to do something for her." Artist Stephen Shoe­ maker is the artist of the popular drawing showing three firemen raising the American Flag over Ground Zero that has raised money for the various causes. He is also glad that money will be raised with this project and given to Jones. "Gina was so gracious in giving of her time, efforts and money to the firefighters' print for the Burn Cen­ ter and for other charitable organizations. Now she's in need of help and she still doesn't think of herself and is still thinking of others who need help," Shoemaker said. "I think it's great to help Gina and the MS orga­ nization." MS is a chronic, unpre­ dictable neurological disease that affects the central ner­ vous system, according to the National MS Society website found at www.nationalmssociety.org. Most people with MS have a normal or nearnormal life expectancy. The majority of people with MS do not become severely dis­ abled. For more informa­ tion about the project, call Kirrstetter at 336-384-4485. Posters are $25 and avail­ able at Shoemaker's studio in downtown West Jefferson, through Kirrstetter, at the Jefferson Post and the Moun­ tain Times. Make checks payable to Gina Jones. Ok tAe c*wt : l/e^eid<ut would liAe fa exptedd appneciatfaK fa StepAcu SAae*ttaAe% pyt tAe ude aj Aid. cOuuttiK?. "<?/rr-or ad tAe cove* *pOtc auel ^cd<ute Salute 2005. State Fire Marshal Thanks for All Your Work & Dedication to Ashe County From All of Us at: ffOfWffWiW -<•' •ill® fflilllHliliflP West Jefferson, NC 336-846-1440 Thanks to all the Fire & Rescue Workers! Main Street Disci) Lansing NC Si EVEJOHNSON J%AUTO WORLD Mt. Jefferson Road • West Jefferson 336-384-3945 246-9899 Southern States Subaru Outback •RIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665 www.southernstatessubaru.com • southernstatessubaru@yahoo.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 3B FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2POP; Jefferson Post salutes these rescue squads and volunteer fire departments: Ashe County Rescue Squad Blue Ridge Medical Transport Creston Volunteer Fire Department • Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Department Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Lansing Volunteer Fire Department Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department New River Volunteer Fire Department Pond Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Todd Volunteer Fire Department Warrensville Volunteer Fire Department West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department What is a volunteer fireman? by Judy Younker - BSVFC (Berkeley Springs, WV) Volunteer firefighters are 'human beings' (believe it or not), just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes, but mostly males. They also come in various sizes. The size would depend on if you are looking at one putting out a fire at your house or if he is driving a fire engine with a blaring siren for you to pull off the side of the road. However, firefighters are mostly average size. Volunteer firefighters are found everywhere, on land, on the sea and in a fire engine and sometimes in your hair if you are in the way trying to sightsee at a fire scene or when he is asking for support at a fundraiser. Volunteer Firefighters provide demonstrations, lectures, training, fire prevention school programs, CPR & First aid classes and public services. They are required to have the wisdom of God, the disposition of a kitten, the muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match those muscles. Yet he is the one who swallows hard and sheds a tear if you lose a loved one to a fire or vehicle accident, then spends the rest of the day wondering why he volunteered into this organization anyway, since it is a dirty, lousy job. A volunteer firefighter has a paying job just like other peo­ ple. Then he spends hours training to be a better firefighter, cleaning and working on fire apparatus, cleaning and making repairs and improvements to the fire station, showing chil­ dren around the fire station when they walk in from the street for a visit, delivering water as a public service and numer­ ous hours fighting fires of all sorts. He normally volunteers around the clock, week days, Saturdays and Sundays and all holidays. However, it always kills him when some joker comes by the fire station and says, "You loafing around the fire station again?" The volunteer firefighter is like a small child, whom when the child is good he is very, very good. But when the child is bad, the child is horrid. When the firefighter puts the fire out quickly and properly then "he is just doing his job." However, when he makes a mistake by knocking out a window that was not locked then "he is stupid, just like the rest of those Bozo firefighters, and doesn't know what he is doing." Volunteer firefighters see misery, blood from injuries, deaths, arsons going unsolved and they see more sunrises and sunsets than the average person. Like the mailman, he is out in all kinds of weather. Why? To help preserve property and save lives. Volunteer firefighters get medals or plaques for saving lives (once in a while it will be the widow or widower that gets the medal or plague). But the most rewarding moment for a volunteer firefighter comes when after a fire is out or when a small kindness has been shown. He may feel a warm hand clasp his and he looks into a face with grateful eyes and a grateful heart and hears, "Thank you and God bless you and your fire company." Why is a Dalmatian a fire dog? Dalmatians have been associated with fire de­ partments for many years. Why? Many years ago, Dalmatians were used to chase rats out of the fire stations and horse stables of London. The dogs also guided the horse-pulled fire wagons through city streets. Apparently, the tra­ dition endured even af­ ter the horse-drawn fire trucks were replaced with more modern fire engines. That sounded logical, but we doggedly returned to our search results for further insights. We de­ cided to try the Columbus Ohio Division of. Fire's FAQ page, which includesthe question "Why is a Dalmatian a fire dog?". The site explains that these hard-working dogs were trained to escort the fire engine to protect the horses from stray dogs and other animals. The distinctive spots of the Dalmatian made it easy for the horses to distin­ guish from other dogs. We returned to our search results and tried another site. This one stated that Dalmatians had a "natural calming ef­ fect on horses." The dogs escorted the horse-drawn carriage in order to quiet the horses. Once on the scene, however, the dog had other duties as well, including safeguarding the fire equipment from 165 American Way Jefferson 336-982-9824 vandalism and theft. So it appears that Dal­ matians have a variety of admirable traits that have endeared them to firefighters and secured them a permanent posi­ tion in fire-house history. If yon Ache after yon Rake. Meadow Creek Shopping Center West Jefferson, NC • 336-846-5651 www.currcntchiro.com We Salute, Support and Appreciate all the Fire & Rescue Workers of Ashe County. Thanks for All You Do. �PAGE 4B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2OOF; Fire and rescue protection for Ashe County Approximately 427.05 square miles to cover and a population of25,279 1 Founded in 7 1962, Ashe County Rescue Squad has served the Phone: 385-6500 Chief: Darrell Graybeal Stations: 167 Three Top Road, Creston; Sutherland Road, Creston Creston VFD houses its five vehicles in two stations, built to serve their large district. They handle an average of 125 calls per year, often facing rugged conditions to reach the scene of a fire or accident. county for over 40 years. The squad opened its pres­ ent base, on Mount Jefferson Road in Jefferson in 1997. The overwhelming major­ ity of volunteer members of the squad have trained to the paramedic level, a high de­ gree of accomplishment. In addition to two ambu­ lances, the squad has a wide range of emergency equip­ ment, including rappelling gear for mountain rescue. In 2001, they became the sev­ enth (of 511) squads in the state to receive Heavy Rescue Certification. All members must have at least 36 hours of training each year, in addition to what they have already completed. Rebecca Roten is captain. Blue Ridge 2 Transport 3 Creston Volunteer Fire Department Medical provides the only non-volunteer emergency service in Ashe County. From their base in Jefferson, they cover the en­ tire county. Founded in 1994, Blue Ridge is owned and operated by Robert and Debbie Poe. They have four ambulances certified to the paramedic level. All full-time employees are trained as paramedics, a course of study that is per­ haps the most demanding of all for emergency personnel. Two paramedic crews, with ambulances, are ready to re­ spond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their training is constant, and coordinated by Blue Ridge's training officer in conjunction with the Ashe Campus of Wil­ kes Community College. Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service provides emergency assistance to residents of this northern township. Since its founding in 1970, the service has grown to have two ambulances, equipped with modern gear. One has four-wheel drive, which is needed for rough roads and other terrain. Helton provides backup for the county's other two rescue squads. In a typical year, the members handle approxi­ mately 65 calls. Community support is vital to the success of a local fire department. Thank you for contributing to these worthy organizations. Creston Volunteer Fire Department 4 Pond Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Phone: 385-6090 Chief: Lee Denny Station: 6038 Joines Road Creston Pond Mountain VFRD serves the most remote and rural district in Ashe County, with many miles of unpaved roads. They meet these special chal­ lenges with five fire-fighting and rescue vehicles, plus a growing assemblage of gear. 5 Lansing Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Phone: 384-4545 Chief: Everett Adams Station: 9281 NC Hwy 194 North, Lansing The second oldest depart­ ment in Ashe County, Lansing added rescue work to its ser­ vices in 1992. They serve the Town of Lansing as well as the central northern part of the county, answering well over 100 calls every year. The Lansing Volunteer Fire Department was formed in the early 1950's. It was the second fire department in the county. Today it has 33 members. Its members are always ready to help in the THANK YOU FOR YOUR I1AR1) WORK & DEDICATION community in any way they can. The Department went Fire Rescue in November of 1992. Each member treats each call they go on as if they were helping a member of their own family. Lansing Volunteer Fire Rescue had our first annu­ al festival that was held on the last Saturday in July. The day consisted of BBQ chicken, music, and crafts. A rubber duck race with the winner receiving $500 was also part of the celebration. The department is looking forward to this annual event. Lansing Volunteer Fire Rescue co-sponsored the LA Festival on September 10, 2005. Everyone worked with a lot of dedication and were honored to donate all of our proceeds to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Lansing Volunteer has a special BBQ on the second Saturday in October each year with all proceeds going towards the Kids Christmas Party. The party is an annual event for any child in the Lansing Fire District from the age of birth - 13. Each child receives a gift from Santa, the child and their family receives a meal along It V with a bag of fruit and candy. Lansing Volunteer Department Fire Eddie Adams Everett Adams Sandy Adams Jeff Caudill Jason Eldreth Jimmy Eldreth Kathy Elliott David Goss Janet Goss Charlie Ham Jimmy Ham Paul Ham Tom Ham Mike Hart Max Henderson James Lewis Jerry Lewis Bryan Matkins Colby Miller Keith Miller Gerald Morton Bobby Osborne Ellen Reedy Jackie Reedy Jerry Reedy Eric Rhodes Benny Roop Daniel Roten Brandon Shepherd Ryan Shepherd Dennis Trainor Becky Venable Jeff Venable Jlkevention jitontlx and vie v/ould like to MM* ALL ike people involved in fiwfiqktinq, l^etcuintj and fauinq Lived 6 New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Phone: 982-4700 Chief: Leonard Houck Station: 6067 NC Hwy 16 North, Crumpler Formed in 1993 from the Jefferson district, Ashe's newest VFRD covers the northeast. Their equipment includes five units, plus res­ cue gear such as the "jaws of life." There is also a raft for the department's Whitewater rescue team. Darrell Graybeal - Chief Michael Farrington Assistant Chief Tommy Stanley Assistant Chief Jeff Cox Reece Cox Warren Chivers EMT Debbie Eller EMT Jennifer Gardiner EMT/Treasurer of the Board of Directors Daniel Graybeal Judy Hartsoe EMT Barry Hass First Responder Secretary James Jones Thomas Jones EMT/- First Responder Captain Richard Jones EMT Jimmy Lewis - First Responder Training Officer Sampson Lewis - Captain Deforest McCoy Scott Milam Courtney Milam Jason Miller David Osborne Captain/EMT Nicole Osborne EMT/- Vice President of the Board of Directors Wayne Osborne EMT/President of the Board of Directors Lisa Osborne EMT 1 Jodie Pennington Bruce Price Shane Reece Keith Roark Penny Roark EMT Dennis Roten Billy Stanley Elzie Stanley - Member at large of the Board of Directors Karissa Stanley - Secretary Robbie Winebarger continued on next page To T t Bn-au-e i Bonis ofiF/re, andFtscue Gates Corporation Jefferson, NC 336-246-1400 We Salute and Support All Firemen and Rescue Workes MILLER INSURANCE Parker Tie Company Hardware & Building Supplies Insurance Planners/Consultants Downtown West Jefferson 19 S. 3rd Avenue • West Jefferson 336/246-2611 Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM 4 North 6th Avenue West Jefferson, NC Phone: 246-7746 Fax: 246-3986 Sat. 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 336-246-7151 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 5B FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2OOF; continued trom previous page Two prospective new members - Pamela Miller, Daniel pomingez First Responders Reece Cox Warren Chivers Debbie Eller Jennifer Gardiner Darrell Graybeal Judy Hartsoe Barry Hass Thomas Jones Richard Jones Jimmy Lewis Sampson Lewis David Osborne Nicole Osborne Wayne Osborne Lisa Osborne Penny Roark Tommy Stanley retary Daymon Stanley - President/ Chairman Board of Directors The officers of the War­ rensville Fire Department would like to extend their ap­ preciation to all of Ashe Coun­ ty's volunteers for the many hours of service extended to our communities. 9 Activities of Creston Fire Department The department has many activities and fundraisers throughout tfie year to raise needed funds to operate. Some of them include an an­ nual Fisherman's breakfast, Haunted Hayride and Kiddie Carnival. At other times, members assist in the Blue Ridge Bru­ tal 100 Bicycle Race and the Blood, Sweat and Gears Bike Race. They also assist with the Lions Club annual festi­ val. 8 Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Phone: 384-3700 Chief: Eric Gilley Station: 4989 NC Hwy 88 West, Warrensville With six firefighting and rescue units, several set to handle rough terrain, Warrensville serves one of the fastest growing areas in the county. Besides fighting fires and providing rescue service, Warrensville is involved in Helping Hands, a ministry that helps the needy. This year is a special year of celebration for War­ rensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Inc. In 1955, a group of citizens from the Warrensville Community came together and formed Warrensville Volunteer B'ire Department. Since then, many changes have occurred with the fire department evolving into a fire and rescue department. The department is now 25 members strong and grow­ ing. In the past year, mem­ bers have received training in some of the following areas: weapons of mass destruction, clandestine drug lab, hazard­ ous materials, incident com­ mand systems, structural col­ lapse and LP gas class. These classes are special classes that many of the members have attended along with reg­ ular training at the depart­ ment each month. Most of the special classes that members attend are sponsored by Wil­ kes Community College, Ashe Campus. The officers for the 20052006 year are as follows: Eric Gilley - Chief Brian Ashley - Asst. Chief Jerry Weaver - Asst. Chief Steve Turner - 1st Captain Richard Eastridge - 2nd Cap­ tain .. J B. Eller - 3rd Captain Dawn Zachary - Secretary Kathryn Ashley - Asst. Sec­ West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Phone: 246-3551 Chief: Calvin Green Station: 204 Buck Mountain Street, West Jefferson Formed in 1928, West Jefferson is the oldest volun­ teer fire department in Ashe County. A 1947 pumper is still in service, sometimes working side-by-side with a modern telesquirt truck, the only one in the county. Unlike with other units, all equipment is owned by the town. A Jefferson VolunI V teer Fire Depart­ ment Phone: 246-9149 Chief: Dane Absher Station: 205 Northwest Drive, Jefferson Though called "Jefferson," this department served most of northeast Ashe County until New River formed in 1993. The department still has the 1936 Ford fire truck donated to them soon after they formed in 1956 by Hanes Manufacturing Company. Laurel Springs ' • Volunteer Fire Department •4 A Phone: 359-8193 Chief: Jimmy Church; Danny Brooks-assistant Station: 8991 NC Hwy 18 South, Laurel Springs (Sta­ tion is in Alleghany County) Like Todd and Deep Gap, Laurel Springs VFD faces the challenge of serving two counties. They serve a rug­ ged, relatively lightly popu­ lated area. Their station is located just 100 yards inside the Alleghany line. Laurel Springs Roster Chief Hubert Wagoner Asst. Chief Chris Ashley Captain Darren Segraves, LT Danny Brooks, Chaplin Johnny Davis A O Todd Volunteer ' ^ Fire & Rescue Department Phone: 877-1234 Chief: Chris Welch Station: 11062 NC Hwy 194, Todd (station is in Watauga County) Straddling the AsheWatauga line, Todd VFRD serves portions of both coun­ ties. In addition to provid­ ing smoke detectors to needy families, the department sponsors many community projects. A O Fleetwood • ^ Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Phone: 877-5100 Chief: Bart Winebarger Station: 9005 US Hwy 221 South, Fleetwood Founded as a fire department in 1976, Fleetwood added res­ cue services in 1992. The department operates six units from its station, and is active in promoting fire prevention in the schools. Members Bartt Winebarger - Chief ' Eric Miller - Asst. Chief Butch Miller - EMS Captian Tim Russell - Captain Ben Jordan - Rescue Capt. Jason Fairchild - Capt. Justin Phillips - Captain Matt Treva - Captain Chad Miller Tim Howell Jeff Walters Bill Gentry Dennis Grogan Sam Grogan Dustin Clark Rick Surber Wilson Lemly James Nelson Travis Wagoner Scott Jordan Mark Harless Randall Lathem Steve Craven Steve Brown Brandon Lemly Tim Harless Erik Brown Byron Lemly Bill Brock Ronnie Cooper Alex Church Dillon Harless Board of Directors Butch Miller - Chairman Tim Howell - Treasurer Steve Craven - Secretary Bartt Winebarger Eric Miller Ben Jordan Jason Fairchild Traffic Bill Caudill Joaquin Morento Safety Steve Dixon Harold Bowlin Firemen Alan Woodward Tony Miller Dwayne Bright Daniel Taylor Don Mabe Patsy Garrett Jonathan Blevins Tracy Taylor Tracy Hall Jimmy Church Kenny Mabe Jeff Blevins Jimmy Miller Kenny Mount Matthew Key Brian Mabe First Responders Chris Ashley Hubert Wagoner Karen Ashley Diane Church Steve Dixon Bill Caudill Darren Segraves Danny Brooks U Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department Phone: 982-3539 Chief: Greg Chatham Station: 7376 NC Hwy 16 South, Glendale Springs Glendale Springs' fire fight­ ers face the challenge of serv­ ing a district that includes large tracts of unroaded for­ est. With strong medical and first responder programs, the department serves the com­ munity form a three-bay sta­ tion on N.C. 16 that houses their units. A C Deep Gap I 3 Volunteer Fire Department Phone: 828-262-0635 Chief: John Rawls Station: Old US 421, DeepGap Deep Gap VFD covers a large district which includes a small portion of extreme southern Ashe County. Make your Christmas tree safe this winter What would Christmas be without the family gathered around the tree to open pres­ ents? Christmas trees are a symbol of the holiday and a major focus of seasonal deco­ rating. Not only do they fill your house with an inviting pine scent, Christmas trees act as a focal and gathering point for the family. When you purchase your Christ­ mas tree from a vendor or cut your own from a tree farm, heed the important advice to keep it well watered. This will help maintain its fresh fragrance and deep color through the holiday, as well as prevent it from becoming a fire hazard. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a depart­ ment of the Federal Emer­ gency Management Agency (FEMA), Christmas trees ac­ count for more than 400 fires annually, resulting in deaths, injuries and millions of dol­ lars in home damage. Typi­ cally these fires are started by shorts in the electrical system of tree lights, candle flames, or matches and light­ ers ignited near tree limbs. Well-watered trees can fend off a fire. Dry, neglected trees have the propensity to go up like a torch. It takes only sec­ onds for a tree fire to spread to uncontrollable levels. To prevent the possibility of fire in your home, play it safe with your tree: • Keep the pine tree stand filled with water, daily. • Inspect electrical lines dt u Make sure your Christmas tree is well watered to prevent a fire. fqr shorts or frayed wiring. • Do not use lit candles on your tree -- you're asking for trouble. • Keep open flames, ciga­ rettes and other fire-inducing objects away from the tree. • Place your tree away from radiators, heaters or fireplaces so it won't dry out as quickly or catch fire. • If your tree already shows signs of dryness, re­ move it from your houSe. Candle safety to remember The past decade has seen occurring and save lives." an increase in candle usage, According to the NFPA, with candles now flickering the following tips can help in seven out of 10 households consumers stay safe: in America. For many, candles • Consider your children are an inexpensive way to add and pets. An adventurous tod­ atmosphere and romance. dler, a puppy's wagging tail, or a cat jumping onto the mantle However, experts report that home candle-related fires could cause lots of trouble. also have increased substan­ Never use candles where they could be knocked over tially, and warn that magic moments could quickly turn by anyone, including children tragic unless proper precau­ or pets. Store candles, match­ tions and common sense are es, and lighters up high, out of the reach of children, and used. never allow teens or children According to the National Fire Protection Association to have candles in their bed­ (NFPA), an estimated 18,000 rooms. • Keep things on a level home candle fires were re­ playing field. Make certain ported in 2001 (the most re­ cent year for which statistics candles are placed on stable are available), resulting in pieces of furniture and in sturdy holders that won't tip an estimated 190 civilian fire in deaths, 1,450 civilian fire in­ over. Candles should fit juries, and $265 million in di­ their holders securely and the holders should be made from rect property damage. "People should always material that won't burn. • Keep candles away from keep in mind that a lit candle is an open flame," said Marty other combustibles. Candles can easily cause many objects Ahrqns of the NFPA. "That to ignite. Wood paneling and means that, if left unattend­ ed, or used carelessly, candles paperwork are obvious tar­ have the potential for disas­ gets, but even a curtain in front of an open window can ter. These days, many people are uSing candles as part of pose a hazard, given the right their d6cor, but from a prac­ breeze. tical standpoint, some home • Avoid greenery. It can and spread very interior decorating ideas are catch fire quickly. Avoid using candles completely unsafe." "Most candle fires result in floral arrangements. • Quality counts! Fire is from simple carelessness," said Tim Bowen, a claim man­ not the only candle-related ager at MetLife Auto & Home. concern. Candles can dam­ "However, a little common age a house when they "burn sense can prevent fires from dirty," which means that they put out smoke into the air, which will be drawn to - and stain - walls and ceilings. "It can make the room look as though it had been damaged by a fire in another room," said Bowen. "But unlike a fire, which is sudden and un­ expected, this type of damage takes place over a period of time, and may not be covered under your insurance policy." Always be sure to use namebrand, quality candles that burn safely. • Holiday candle usage is a special concern, because De­ cember is the peak month for candle fires in homes, with al­ most twice the average num­ ber of incidents reported. Of these fires, the leading type involves holiday decorations. "Many fires occur when items, such as greenery or other dec­ orations, come into contact with lit candles," said Ahrens. "Always consider fire safety when using candles as part of your holiday decorating." To avoid getting burned, MetLife Auto & Home offers a brochure called "About.Fire Safety," which is part of its award-winning Life Advice® series. It contains informa­ tion about candle safety as well as a number of other firerelated subjects, including how to plan an escape route, seasonal safety tips, and safety information related to heating a home. The brochure is available by visiting www. lifeadvice.com. •/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// SkyLine salutes our local volunteer firemen and rescue squad members. Thank you for all you do for Ashe County! Thanks For All The Time & Volunteering You Do For Ashe County Our Hats' Off To You SkyLine would especially like to thank: Bill Brock. Steve Brown, Lynn McCoy and Todd Young for volunteering in our local fire departments. CHRYSLER ONLY IN A 502 S. Jefferson Ave Jeep West Jefferson, NC 336-246-8806 www.savewithheritage.com _ ... AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION �PAGE 6B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2005 Beware of silent killer The U.S. Consumer Prod­ uct Safety Commission re­ ported approximately 126 unintentional non-fire car­ bon monoxide-poisoning deaths each year during the most recent three-year pe­ riod (1999-2001) it has ana­ lyzed. You may be wonder­ ing how to avoid a carbon monoxide catastrophe. The best way to prevent these tragedies is through greater awareness of safe practices, including annual mainte­ nance of heating appliances and venting systems and the use of carbon monoxide detectors in every home. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and poi­ sonous gas that comes from the incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural gas, propane, oil, coal, gasoline, and other fuels. Some symp­ toms of CO poisoning may mimic common illnesses such as influenza or colds. Exposure to high concen­ trations of CO can result in death. There are many contribu­ tors to this potential hazard. Most people recognize fuelfired heating appliances as a potential source of carbon monoxide. Fewer people are aware of the other contribu­ tors to this potential hazard that are often brought into the home even though it is dangerous to do so: charcoal grills, camping stoves, por­ table gasoline-powered gen­ erators, and engine powered tools. Another source of CO is exhaust fumes from auto­ mobiles left running in at­ tached garages where CO can seepinto the living areas of the home. Most uninten­ tional CO poisonings from home heating appliances Plan a escape for your family Installing carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home can keep you and your family safe from accidental non-fire carbon monoxide poisonings, which can result in death. can be prevented by proper equipment installation and maintenance, and making sure appliance fumes are properly vented. GAMA, the national as­ sociation of manufacturers of space and water heating appliances, urges homeown­ ers to keep their heating ap­ pliances clean by removing debris, lint and animal hair from their heating systems' air vents and ducts. When your equipment needs to be repaired or replaced, call a contractor who is properly licensed. It is always ad­ visable to ask for a NATE- certified technician (North American Technician Excel­ lence). And just like the wis­ dom of installing a smoke alarm, GAMA recommends the addition of a CO alarm in every home. CO alarms should be centrally located in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Where sleep­ ing areas are separated, more than one alarm may be needed. For m6re information, visit www.gamanet.org. In 2002, U.S. fire departments responded to one residential fire every 79 seconds. Fires are harmful to everyone, but children are at the greatest risk from home fire-related death and injury because they are less aware of danger and can't react as quickly and prop­ erly as adults in a life-threatening situation, according to National SAFE KIDS Campaign, a child advocacy group. That's why it's important to have an escape plan in case a fire breaks out. First, draw a map of your home. On a big piece of cardboard or paper, draw your home's floor plan, mark­ ing exits and a meeting spot. Post the map and review it often with children. Ensure that your kids know what to do in case of a fire by staging a fire drill. Set off a smoke detector, and walk them through two different escape routes. Tell them they have to act fast - there will be no time to gather up toys or belongings. Explain that it might be loud, dark and smoky. Teach them some escape tips, including how to crawl under smoke and cover their noses with a shirt to prevent smoke inhalation. Practice feeling doors before opening them to see if they are hot. If they are hot, tell your kids not to open the door because there could be a fire on the We salute all Ashe County Fire & Rescue Personnel. Thank you for your dedication and service. Special thanks to Warrensville Fire & Rescue. The Warrensville Drug Store 5088 NC Hwy 88 West Warrensville 384-3900 other side. Instead, they should look for an­ other way out. For young kids, show them a window they can stand next to if they can't get out or forget what to do. A firefighter or pre-designated parent can then spot them easily at that window and help them escape safely. While you are practicing the escape plan, it's also a good time to test emergency exits. Open all windows -- they should open easily and wide enough for someone to escape. They should not be nailed or painted shut. If they have security bars, make sure they can open or have them retrofitted with quick-release devices. Check if there's a way to get down from windows, whether it's via a ladder or tree. (Don't let kids practice escaping from a window, otherwise they'll injure themselves.) After kids escape, have them head to the designated meeting spot. Pick a place that's safe and easy to remember, such as a mailbox, a spot at the end of the driveway or under a tree. At a neighbor's house, they can call 911 for help. Kids should never re-enter a burning building for someone or something. By practicing an escape plan with your family, you can help your children safely es­ cape a fire. "Over 20 years ago my home burned. I'm still very grateful for our great Ashe County Volunteer Fire Departments." 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No maintenance No loss of torque. • Hydraulic wet disc brakes - Smooth braking, even in mud and water • 4-wheel drive - Power through the roughest terrain • Ground-hugging suspension - Fully independent front and semi-independent rear suspension • 4 different models - General, worksite, turf and recreational Tractor touah. Kubota smart Boone Kubota, Inc. 7698 Old Hwy. 421 South Deep Gap, NC 28618 (828)263-8464 106 E. Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-2501 Kubofo. EVERYTHING YOU VALUE www.kubota.com Innovative Gas Products Rinnal't Silent Servant Is the moat advanced vent-free room heater on the market today. The Silent Servant heater family has a Smart 7-atage gas valve and blower control that adjusts the heat output up or down to maintain the room temperature both quietly and efficiently; perfect for taking the chill out of an area where a heat pump just Isn't doing its job. ft's like having seven heaters in one! (Size: 17-1/2"H * 22-1/2"W x 7-3/4" D) Our factory trained technicians make us Ashe County's Rinnai heater experts! "OUR BUSINESS IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION" Suburban Propane Mountain Village Shopping Center • Jefferson, NC 336-246-2202 www.suburbanpropane.com �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 7B FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2005 Creston VFD fire truck Extinguishing fires safely This fire truck is the pride and joy of firefighters in the Creston Volunteer Fire Department. Notice the "Taz" on the side of the truck. How to protect your home from lightning storms At any instant, more than 2,000 thunderstorms are happening throughout the world. A lightning strikb to an unprotected home can be disastrous. Packing up to 100 million volts of electricity and a force comparable to that of a small nuclear reactor, lightning has the power to rip through roofs, explode walls of brick and concrete, and ig­ nite deadly fires. t According to the NASA Kennedy Space Center, light­ destroy ning-generated fires more than 30,000 buildings in the U.S. at a loss of hun­ dreds of millions of dollars each year. Thousands of ho­ meowners suffer from light­ ning's costly surge damage to sensitive electronics and ap­ pliances such as televisions, computers, telephones, stereo and home-security systems, lawn sprinkler systems and garage door openers. "Homeowners needn't take their chances with lightning," says Bud VanSickle, execu­ tive director of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). "A professionally-installed light­ ning protection system will prevent lightning damage by providing a safe electrical path into the earth for light­ ning's destructive electrical energy." The LPI is a notfor-profit nationwide group founded in 1955 to promote lightning safety, awareness and protection education. Sci­ entists, engineers, architects, installers and manufacturers are included in the organiza­ tion's membership. The installation of a home lightning protection system is by no means a do-it-yourself project. The importance of ex­ perience, industry affiliation and certification cannot be understated to homeowners looking for a lightning pro­ tection contractor. Lightning protection technology is a specialty discipline, and ex­ pertise is required for system design and installation, "it's important that the lightning protection system be installed by a trained and experienced LPI-certified specialist - other tradesmen are not typically qualified," says VanSickle. LPI offers the following safeguards for homeowners seeking a qualified lightning protection specialist: • Make sure all materi­ als used feature a UL-listing number for lightning protection (mark of lightning protection manufacturer) and Co Our £ OCA! HAtiotul heroes of $Hre .& Rescue Cbank B & B Swimwear N • Jefferson, NC 336-982-2132 insist that methods comply with the nationally recog­ nized safety standards of LPI, NFPA and UL. • Only an experienced and reputable UL-listed and LPIcertified lightning protection contractor should install your system. A qualified specialist should provide a list of refer­ ences and affiliation with in­ dustry groups such as LPI or NFPA. • A qualified lightning pro­ tection contractor will meet the special considerations of your project. Many lightning protection contractors have expertise in working on his­ toric structures, slate roofs, cupolas, trees, etc. • Ask about surge protec­ tion. Lightning-induced surg­ es can damage electronics and appliances. A qualified lightning protection contrac­ tor can provide options for service entrance arresters and point-of-use surge protec­ tion devices. • Be wary of "start-up" companies or contractors of­ fering a "price deal" to install, fix or repair your lightning protection system. Compare their prices and quality with other lightning protection companies in your area. When in doubt, contact www.bbb. org to locate your local Better Business Bureau to obtain reliability report information on a company or contractor before you hire. The Lightning Protection Institute offers a list of cer­ tified contractors across the U.S., along with information regarding the national safety standards for lightning pro­ tection installation. Visit the LPI Web site at www.lightning.org for more informa­ tion. EL056014 Don't take your chances with lightning. It's important to protect your home against this dangerous weather con­ dition. We Salute the Fire & Rescue Workers of Ashe County For a fire to occur, there must be available oxygen, a supply of fuel, and enough heat to kindle the fuel. There­ fore, the three basic ways of extinguishing fire are to smother it, to cut off the fuel supply, or to cool it below the flammability tempera­ ture. Fires are classified into four types: those in solids, e.g., wood,'paper, and cloth; those in flammable liquids, e.g., gasoline, alcohol, oils, lacquers, and paints; those in electrical apparatus; and those in flammable metals such as magnesium. These are called, respectively, class A, B, C, and D fires. Characteristics of Ex­ tinguishing Substances Certain dry materials that melt and coat the burning material, thus excluding air, are useful against all classes of fire. In certain cases inert gases such as argon or nitro­ gen are used to fight fires in materials that would react dangerously with water or. with other extinguishing agents; sodium and water, for example, is a dangerous combination. Water, although sup­ planted somewhat by other materials, is still the most common substance used for quenching class A fires, which are the most common types of fire; water both cools and helps smother the fuel. Buckets of water are the sim­ plest equipment for fighting small fires in solids. More ef­ fective are fire extinguishers capable of directing a stream of water. Wetting agents called detergents make wa­ ter more penetrating, espe­ cially for such objects as cot­ ton bales and mattresses. Class B fires cannot be fought with water unless it is sprayed in a fine mist, for flammable liquids will usual­ ly float on water and spread. Foam is most often used to suffocate class B fires, par­ ticularly oil fires. Since both water and foam conduct electricity, neither can be used against class C fires unless a fog nozzle, which produces tiny droplets that burst into a smother­ ing blanket of steam, is em­ ployed. Halogen compounds and carbon dioxide are effec­ tive agents in fighting class C fires and are also used against flammable liquids and small fires in solids. Hal­ ogen compounds such as car­ bon tetrachloride turn into a vapor that settles over a fire, smothering it. Unfortunate­ ly, most halogen vapors are both toxic and corrosive; but for enclosed spaces where water damage would be as disastrous as fire damage, it is the agent of choice. In any case, nearly all profes­ sional firefighters today are equipped with oxygen tanks. Dry-chemical extinguishing agents, such as fine sodium bicarbonate, can be used on class B and C fires but are' especially effective against class B fires. Special Equipment and Techniques Buildings are protected against fire most effective­ ly by protective sprinkler systems. In most sprinkler systems, water circulates through overhead pipes whose outlets are normally closed; at high temperatures the outlets open, spraying water on the fire. Most large buildings also provide wa­ ter for fire fighting through a standpipe system with hose connections on each floor. Forest and brush fires are fought by making a fire­ break and by covering the fire with extinguishing sub­ stances. A narrow strip is cut and cleared in front of the fire down to mineral soil. Embers flying into the strip are put out, while water and other fire-extinguishing substances are spread from land-based vehicles or are dropped on the fire from the air. OiJ-field fires demand multiple approaches: water streams, fogs, foams, and explosives may all be used . simultaneously to quench a fire and prevent its reignition. See P. R. Lyons, Fire in America (1976); C. V. Walsh and L. Marks, Firefighting Strategy and Leadership (2d ed. 1976); J. Robertson, Introduction to Fire Preven­ tion (1989). Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Competitive products and services. Burgess Furniture A Bank | M«mb«r APFinancial Group | Hometown service since 1939 The Jeffersons Warrensville (336) 246-4344 (336) 384-4900 Downtown West Jefferson Sparta Boone (336) 372-7990 (828) 265-2580 336-846-2581 Thanks For All The r \ p w * ^ < Or? / 409 East 2nd Street • West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336)-246-7183 • ashecountymotors.com The Dealer Who Cares Member FDIC �PAGE 8B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FIRE AND RESCUE SALUTE 2005 Jefferson Fire Department brings joy to many Jefferson Fire Chief, Dane Absher thrilled the Adult Day Care and the Child Development Center at Ashe Services for Aging when he showed up in a big red fire truck. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to inspect the truck and the gear after discussing fire safety that week. Thanks to the Jefferson Fire Department for volunteering their time and energy here and on call. J rescue squads, Support your local lire an Aslie County citizens who risk their lives for us all. Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service Helton Volunteer Ambu­ lance Service has been serv­ ing the community since the early 1970s with emergency medical care, transportation to hospital facilities, and com­ munity assistance. This organization is being saluted as part of Fire and Rescue Salute 2005 during Fire Prevention Month in Oc­ tober. The Helton community was enhanced in 2004 with new 911 address numbers posted by members of the ambulance service. "We have received many compliments on this," said Helen Sullivan, treasurer. "You will see these numbers on mailbox posts as you drive through Helton." This program is helping not only Helton Ambulance members, but also other medical and law enforcement response officials more easily locate residences in the com­ munity, improving response time and saving lives. Some of the community programs in which Helton Ambulance Service volun­ teers participate include ben­ efit fundraisers such as Eas­ ter breakfast, two annual fish fry dinners (spring and sum­ mer), turkey supper (the Sat­ urday before Thanksgiving), chicken barbecue meals, plus serving as medical response for a rodeo and the Christmas in July Festival. Helton Volunteer Ambu­ lance Service is on stand-by for the Ashe County Rescue Squad and Blue Ridge Medi­ cal Transport when all other Pictured are some of the members of the Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service. units are on call, and they respond to about 65 calls per year. Vehicles are equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment according to North Carolina state code and defi­ brillators. Members are certi­ fied EMT-D or are emergency medical technicians with de­ fibrillator certification. Skills levels include EMT, EMT-D, EMT-I, paramedic and medi­ cal responder. Members of Helton Volun­ teer Ambulance Service are: Officers: president, Harry Sullivan; chief, Denver Caudill; treasurer, Helen Sulli­ van. Directors: Kermit Wilcox, Richard Lambert, Marvin Taylor, Betty Plummer, Bill Plummer, Jim Young, Gerald Morton. Members: Lois Barker, Jeff Caudill, Cathy Elliott, Kathy Fore, Ron Fore, Betty Lam­ bert, Margaret Surber, Robert Nichols, Craig Sullivan, Glen Sullivan, Warren Sullivan, Glenna Wilcox, Todd Young, Brian Roten, Carl Ham, Jackie Hall, Charles Ham, Michelle Decker and Jamie Decker. Thanks to all the Men Saluting Our Nation's Fire and Rescue Personnel • Offering LP Gas • Gas Heaters • Fire Logs Cooking Equipment • Mount Jefferson Oil Company, Inc. I West Jefferson : 246-7039 "Sen'ing Ashe County for over 20 years.'' & Women who volunteer for our county! Burgess & Son Body Shop Glendale Springs 336-982-3734 U/e salute all Ashe eountij volunteers & professionals who risk their lives to keep us safe in our homes & businesses. Ashe CountyH Builders Supply 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West 336-246-3367 Jefferson � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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To make the site even more attractive, state, county and town governments are offering financial incentives to assist the industry. Public hearings were held this week by the Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners and West Jefferson Board of Aldermen to hear comment on these incentives. Although local officials could not yet name the industry cur­ rently looking at the area, cer­ tain aspects were noted. The industry offers jobs in machin­ ing and employs over 6,000 in the United States. Many of the former Oldham employees have undergone machining courses through Wilkes Com­ munity College and would no doubt have some of the skills necessary for this particular industry. The college is also looking at a training package should the industry decide to locate here. At the county hearing on Monday, Economic Develop­ ment Director Pat Mitchell of­ fered a power point presenta­ tion on the county's incentives package. She noted that the industry being recruited of­ fers an average hourly wage of $13.21 and an average weekly wage of $528.28, both exclu­ sive of overtime. County incentives, Mitchell noted, are based on ''bench­ mark minimums," including an annual direct investment of $15 million and 87 to 122 new jobs over the first five years. Should the industry meet those benchmark minimums, the county would offer $50,000 per year for seven years for a total of $350,000, with addi­ tional benefits that might be available for additional direct investment from the industry, such as more new jobs over a 10-year period. North Carolina allows coun­ ties to increase property taxes to offer financial incentives, said County Manager Dan McMillan, but in this case no tax rate increase is required or proposed by this incentives package. The county money would come through tax rev­ enue anticipated to increase when the revaluation is com­ plete. Commissioner Gerald Price at the regular board meeting later that day noted that the state requires a revaluation of property values at least ev­ ery eight years. This usually results in higher property tax rates, and local governments normally acjjust the tax rate to compensate for the difference. The county's incentives package to the interested in­ dustry is based on what offi­ cials think the revenue neutral will be once the revaluation is complete (later this year). This process involves lowering the county property tax rate so that revenues after revalua­ tion are the same as before. However, the county could also leave the property tax rate where it is (currently 61 cents per $100 of property value) or set it anywhere in-between as a way of increasing revenue. After a 15-minute executive session to discuss the incen­ tives package, the commission­ ers voted approval to make the package available should the industry decide to locate here. With the board in the discus­ sion were Joe Holbrook, senior economic development repre­ sentative, and Bill Payne, ex­ isting industry specialist from the NC Department of Com­ merce. No public comment was See Business, page 5A Chief's lays off workers by Jim Thompson Editor Questions surround the status of Chiefs Fire and Rescue in Jefferson follow­ ing a major layoff of workers last week. According to Anne Bowlin, regional manager of the Employment Security Commission, Chiefs put its workers on temporary lay­ off last week. A number had come to the Ashe ESC office in the JobLink Career Cen­ ter to apply for unemploy­ ment benefits. » According to Bowlin, Chiefs employed 32 people in the first quarter of 2005. It was not known at press time how many workers had been laid off. Chiefs Fire & Rescue, Inc. is a builder and supplier of ambulances, rescue vehi­ cles, fire trucks and related products and services such as fire and EMS supplies and parts. Their plant is located across from Jefferson Land­ ing, east of Jefferson. Calls to Chiefs were not answered or returned Thurs­ day morning. Post photo by Linda Burchette Marvin Stump watches as county maintenance workers Barry Woodie, Jerry Roten and Sammy Wicker put in place a new sign noting the Ashe County Airport terminal named for him. Airport operator honored by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Marvin Stump didn't like all the fuss being made of him this week, but he was nonetheless honored by the tribute. Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday adopted a proclamation and named the Ashe County Air­ port terminal in his honor. Chairman Larry Rhodes read the proclamation during the commissioners' meeting in the afternoon and presented a framed copy to Stump during a dinner that evening at Jef­ ferson Landing. Stump had anticipated attending a meet­ ing of NC Aeronautical Asso­ ciation members at Jefferson Landing, and was surprised with family and friends there to s are in t e tn >ute. County Manager Dan McMillan, with the assistance p0S( photo by Linda Burchette Manager Dan McMillan presents a plaque to Marvin Stump at a dinner honoring him. Stump's wife, llene, sits at . right. County See Airport, page 5A Conservation groups to protect Long Hope Creek area Jefferson and Boone, NC, October 21, 2005—Today a group of conservation part­ ners announced the protec­ tion of 1,150 acres along Long Hope Creek, including more than 1.7 miles of creek frontage. The acquisition also protects the summit of The Peak—the highest mountain in Ashe County at 5,180 feet. Scientists, sportsmen and hiking enthusiasts speak with awe of The Peak and Long Hope Creek. The creek flows into the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, while the bordering hardwood forests, rock out­ crops and seepage springs harbor important ecological communities. The New River Headwa­ ters region has tremendous biological diversity. The Peak and Long Hope Creek are critical components of the landscape," says Katherine Skinner, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy's North Carolina Chapter. "We're saving one of the vital jewels in the southern Appa­ lachians and a priceless part Long Hope Creek Contact Us Crimestoppers By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising^jeffersonpost .com circulation@jeffersonpost.com clas8ified@jeffersonpo8t.com editorial<Pjeffer8onpo8t.com r Photo by Bill Kautter A $5,000 reward is being offered by the prop­ erty owner for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the larceny of chestnut boards, taken from an outbuilding on East Big Springs Road. The larceny occurred on the night of Oct. 16. Persons with information should call Crimestoppers at 246-4188 or Det. William Sands, Ashe County Sheriffs Office, at 219-2600. Sands reports this is the latest in a series of of our natural heritage." Two contiguous tracts of land will be protected. The larger, at 585 acres, will be transferred to the North Car­ olina Division of Parks and Recreation to become part of Elk Knob State Natural Area, which has as its core property 1,238 acres at Elk Knob just north of Boone. The second tract (566 acres) will be pro­ tected through a conservation easement held by the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and managed by The Nature Conservancy. Preservation will provide a safe haven for many species, including native brook trout and other fishes, rare plants such as the federally endan­ gered spreading avens (a perennial herb) and several uncommon animals—among them the pygmy salamander. Protection of these properties will also provide a wildlife corridor connecting The Peak with Three Top Mountain Game Land and ensure that large mammals such as bobcat and black bear have safe passage through the hard- such thefts here and in Johnson County, Tenn., and Grayson County, Va. The majority of cases occur on moonlit nights," Sands said. The follow­ ing evening there was a similar theft at another, nearby property. Legitimate buyers of such lumber pay as much as $3 a board foot for chestnut boards. Want to win $500 in gasoline? Would you like to have an opportunity to receive $500 in free gasoline? The Center @ Fleetwood is wood forests that link the high peaks. The Natural Heritage Program surveys have found many important ecological communities here, including rare high elevation seeps and amphibolite rock outcrops," says Mike Leonard, a Trustee of the Natural Heritage Trust Fund. The Southern Appala­ chians have a unique combi­ nation of elevation, climate, rock type and other variables that result in a diverse and unusual assemblage of plants and animals, many of them rare or imperiled." The properties are located in Ashe County. Nearby are Three Top Mountain Game Land, managed by the Wild­ life Resources Commission; Paddy Mountain, managed jointly by the N.C. Plant Con­ servation Program and The Nature Conservancy; the Conservancy's Bluff Moun­ tain Preserve; Mount Jeffer­ son State Natural Area; and the New River State Park. The protected land totals more than 9,100 acres. The See Creek, page 5A having a fundraising effort through December 6, and with your donation to the center you may just win the grand prize of $500 in gasoline. Tickets are available now at the following locations: Todd Mercantile on Railroad Grade Road, Fleetwood Antiques and Collectibles on US 221, and Midtown sen-ice station in Jefferson. The funds raised will be used to purchase fuel oil for the Center @ Fleetwood (former Fleetwood Elementary School) for winter heating. Thanks to all for their support of the Center @ Fleetwood. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Loads of Love campaign The youth of the Mt. Jef­ ferson Church of the Nazarene decided to take ac­ tion to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. They launched their Loads of Love campaign and set out Jo collect food, baby and hygiene items along with monetary donations with which they were able to purchase 100 Bibles. All items were packed up by the youth and then deliv­ ered to the Disaster Relief Center in West Jefferson. They also made school pal packs which consisted of pens, pencils, rulers, note­ books, pencil sharpeners and other items that are needed for school. These will be distributed through the Nazarene Church. The These young people from Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene are shown with the supplies that were collected for hurricane survivors. main focus was to pur­ chase Bibles in hopes that they could touch the hearts of someone in need. They would like to thank ev­ eryone for their donations which helped to make this a success. Husky Vanguard Band brings home many awards Photo by Tammy Parunak Jack Beach, shown waving, is obviously very excited about the gift that was presented to him by the members of Lansing American Legion Post 275 and Ladies Auxiliary. The members gathered Saturday morning, October 15 at Hardee's in Jefferson where Jack is employed. Local man receives gift Jack Beach came to work at Hardee's in Jefferson Sat­ urday morning, October 15, as he normally does every weekend. Little did he know there was a surprise waiting for him. Jack is with Summit Sup­ port Services and has been working for over a year to earn money at both Hardee's and ADAP to pay for a cruise to the Caribbean. On this particular morning, at 10 a.m., friends from the Lan­ sing American Legion Post 275 and Ladies Auxiliary pre­ sented him with a check for $175. This money was given in memory of Jack's father, Doug, who was a life long member of the American Le­ gion Post. The trip will begin October 29 with a group from Watau­ ga Opportunities and will include a stop in Puerto Rico and various other locations. Jack returns to Ashe County on November 7. Ingles supports Beta Club Photo by Karlton Yearick A scene from this past weekend's performance of the Husky Vanguard Marching Band. Ashe County High School's Husky Vanguard Band marched to victory in two separate com­ petitions on Saturday, October 15, sweeping the awards in nearly every category and lauded as "Band of the Day" in both contests. Competing in the Class AAA category at the Mount Airy Festival of Bands, the Hus­ kies received an honor rating of superior and won first place in the categories of Percussion, Drum Majors, Flag Corps, and Band. Beating out 13 other bands of all classifications from North Carolina and Virginia, the ACHS band was Band of the Day with the Grand Champion Award. Later that same day, at the Cougar Celebra­ tion of Pride at Patrick County High School in Stuart, Virginia, the Husky Vanguard compet­ ed in Class AAAA and again took nearly all the top awards. They won first place in the catego­ ries of Drum Majors, Marching and Maneuver­ ing, General Effect, and Band, and second place in the Music category. Again the band received an honor rating of superior and was "Band of the Day" (in class AAA/AAAA), beating out 12 bands from North Carolina and Virginia for the William Pons Award for Grand Champion. See page 11B for more pictures from the Saturday's competition. Jessica Shoemake Journalism I, ACHS Special to the Post Local businessman, Mark Sexton, manager of Ingles, gave ACHS Beta Club a ten percent discount on all items purchased, which were sent to Washington Parish, Loui­ siana. The Beta Club pur­ chased over $1,300 worth of food for Hurricane Katrina victims. Beta members and student at ACHS also donat­ ed over $1,000 in food items to this project. Mr. Steven Brown, a former Beta stu­ dent, delivered the items by truck to Louisiana. The Beta Club also provided $200 in gas money for this trip. 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The picture of the sign and the plaque were shown by Bill Stanley, chairman of the Ashe County Airport Advisory Board. A framed certificate nam­ ing Stump as a Captain of the First Flight in recognition of the Wright Brothers historic first flight in North Carolina was presented by Bill Maslyk, western NC representative of the NC Department of Trans­ portation Division of Avia­ tion. Also attending the celebra­ tion was Mike Darcangelo, re­ gional manager with AVCON Engineers and Planners, working with Ashe County on expansion plans for the local airport. Ralph Stump honored his older brother with comments about their relationship, say­ ing Marvin had always looked after him. "Nobody's ever had a finer brother than I have," said Ralph. "He always took care of me and I couldn't appreci­ ate it more." Ralph told how Marvin was able during his service in World War II to acquire Hershey candy bars to send back home where they couldn't get any, and that made Ralph the most popular boy in school. He said Marvin was always good with electronics and that led to his love of airplanes. Mar­ vin won't talk much about his experiences in the war, Ralph said, but he faced danger on many occasions while serving as a radio operator on a B17 Bomber over Europe. He be­ came an expert in radio com­ munications throughout the United States and after the war worked for the National Park Service where he over­ saw completion of the viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway. In an interview in 2003 during celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers "first flight," Marvin Stump said he got bit by the aviation bug during World War II. Working with the aviation cadets, he said he didn't get to the flying stage then but was reclassified as a radio operator/gunner on a flying fortress. "If that bug ever bites you, there's no antidote," he said. He repeated that statement Tuesday as he watched the new sign being placed at the terminal. "Once you get start­ ed in airplanes, there's no an­ tidote," he said. Stump was inspired by the "First Flight" when he helped build the visitor's cen­ ter at Kitty Hawk in the early 1960s while working with the National Park Service. He worked in civil and electrical engineering, retiring in 1980 and turning to his second ca­ reer at his hometown airport. Stump said he always thought he could fly, so af­ ter the war he began taking flying lessons wherever he could. It took awhile because of weather and his job with the Park Service, but by 1966 he earned a private license and continued to fly right into his early 80s. He has been Fixed Base Operator at Ashe County Air­ port for almost 20 years, from 1981 to 1984, and then return­ ing in 1989 to the present. At 82 and even with some recent health problems, he shows no sign of slowing down. When Stump retired from government service and came home to Ashe County where he was raised, he became in­ terested in the county airport that had just become opera­ tional around 1978. At that time, it was unattended and had no buildings. The first hangar was built in 1980, and the county com­ missioners were looking for a fixed base operator. Stump said he kind of let them know he was interested and avail­ able, and when the airport's main building was built in February of 1981, he moved in as the county's first FBO. Bob Marsh gave flying in­ structions at the airport for two to three years before the buildings were built, Stump said, and continued as the airport's first instructor. Charles "Leonard" Miller did maintenance on the aircraft for 15 years. Instructor and mechanic today is John Greear who has been with the airport for about 14 years. He does main­ tenance on the aircraft with Stump's assistance. Stump said the FBO han­ dles such services as main­ tenance of the terminal and hangars, groundskeeping, fuel sales, and assisting pilots with flight activities, but the airport must have a licensed mechanic for inspections and maintenance of aircraft. To Ashe County, flying and the airport has meant eco­ nomic development and tax revenue. The airport began with a runway, a couple of buildings and 11 planes. To­ day, the airport has a multi­ tude of hangars and about 30 planes with plans to expand. If federal funds are made available, plans are to remove the hill to one side of the air­ port in order to extend the 4,300-foot runway and add more hangar space. "I think the county has prospered by having this air­ port," Stump said. "We get a lot of business in for the day or charter service for an hour or so. It's good to have this service. The county's got over two million dollars invested in the airport." County officials are proud of how Stump has main­ tained the local airport all these years, and note that it has a reputation with pilots as being one of the best small airports they have seen. Stump, too, is proud of the airport, and he and his wife of 55 years, Ilene, can be seen there most every day except Christmas. Ilene always has a pot of coffee and a pan of brownies for pilots and visi­ tors, and she fills in when Marvin needs to be away. Ilene said her unassum­ For Make A Difference Day with serious medical condi­ ing husband thought that 2005, which is Saturday, Oct. tions. Screenings of recipients the county naming the termi­ 22, the Ashe County Volun­ will be done by DSS. Checks nal after him and putting up teer Initiative is asking the for donations should be made the sign was a bit much, but community to join together out to Ashe DSS Heating As­ he certainly deserved it. "He to assist the emergency fuel sistance and mailed to 150 sure has put a lot of hours in assistance program through Government Circle, Suite this place," she said, "and a the Department of Social Ser­ 1400, Jefferson, NC 29740, Attn: Lisa. Receipts will be lot of love, that's for sure." vices. Stump watched closely as Donations to the program given if requested. county maintenance workers can be made at the DSS office "We are asking the commu­ put up the new, large metal and will be used to assist the nity to assist those who do not sign noting the "Ashe County elderly, families with children have any other source of heat Airport, J. Marvin Stump Ter­ under 2 years of age,and those this winter and cannot afford minal" in the place where his smaller handmade wooden sign welcoming folks to the airport had hung for over 20 continued from front page years. area faces extreme pres­ Elk Knob, to include an en­ "Do you think they'll let me sure from development and trance road and parking area, keep my sign?" he wondered. picnic grounds, a park office timbering operations. He remembers making the "Conserving these two and trail improvements to sign in 1983 or 84, based on tracts will protect almost the summit. A citizens' park the signs made for the Park the entire lower watershed advisory committee will be Service, with which he served of Long Hope Creek. These appointed soon, followed by as chief engineer and senior waters are integral to the eco­ the master planning process. communications officer. "It's logical protection of the site," Conservation partners in routed like those in the Park says Bill Holman, Executive this project include: The Na­ Service," he said Tuesday from Director of the Clean Water ture Conservancy; the North inside the terminal. Outside Management Trust Fund. Carolina Division of Parks the big windows, the work­ "Long Hope Creek is desig­ and Recreation; the Clean ers were putting up the new nated by the Division of Wa­ Water Management Trust sign and the old one was laid ter Quality as important to Fund; the Natural Heri­ carefully on the grass. Stump the protection of Outstanding tage Program of the One NC looked at it fondly. "I used a Resource Waters. High water router to do the letters," he quality contributes to down­ said, "and then painted in the stream water health and rec­ letters. Most park letters are reation, such as fishing and yellow. I chose to do white. We canoeing." made the signs out of cypress Lewis Ledford, director of or redwood, and this one is the N.C. Division of Parks and redwood. It was a bitter cold Recreation says, "The acquisi­ day and I did it in here. I had tion of the Long Hope Creek Sun-Thurs 7PM Oniv shavings all over the place." property is an important McMillan has assured benchmark in the expansion Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Stump he could keep the of Elk Knob State Natural sign, and Stump said he'd Area and in the overall vision like to place it on short poles for conservation in the north­ near the end of the runway west mountains. Over time, where pilots coming in for a the people of North Carolina landing would see (but not will even more fully appre­ GIGIF1 be distracted by) a message ciate the generosity of The that says "Welcome to Ashe Nature Conservancy, the Na­ County." tional Committee for the New As soon as the sign plac­ River, the Blue Ridge Rural ing and picture taking was Land Trust, the High Coun­ S b|. G ElGU over, Stump with a smile said, try Conservancy and all the IGIEIC "That's enough now," and he other partners." E1E1G1C simply went back to work do­ GIG1G1' In July, the N.C. Parks ing what he loves to do at the and Recreation Authority set place he most loves to be. aside $313,000 for develop­ ment of interim facilities at ilGIC Creek Complete Dentures Partial Dentures Relines (same day) Extractions • *850 and up *190 and up $195 Repairs For Consultation or Appointment Call (336)765-6315 2040 S.Stratford Rd., Winston - Salem, NC 27103 1 block West o( C ircuit City k Hwi M*ll Medicaid Accepted (or Dentures & Extractions Only Town of West Jefferson Public Hearing Notice The Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2005 at 5:45 pm to discuss the annexation of parcels 19227-265-007 and 19227-265-043. Naturally initiative; the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust; the High Country Conservancy; and the National Committee for the New River. "These lands and waters, and particularly The Peak, are significant cultural land­ marks for the small surround­ ing communities," says Jef­ frey Scott, Executive Director of the National Committee for the New River. "It is critical that we preserve the rugged and unique beauty for future generations to treasure." SHOWTIME Theatre One •Doonfl Theatre Two The Ton Business —- excess investment or bonus in­ centives of $5,000 in cash for every $1 million of private in­ vestment by the industry over the initial $15 million every year for 10 years. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen noted that the town's financial in­ centives package would be paid for through a property tax increase, to be determined after revaluation. Local officials hope to hear the industry's decision on a location by the end of next week. received either at the coun­ ty hearing on Monday or the town hearing on Tuesday. The West Jefferson Board of Alder­ men did not take a vote on the town's incentives package, preferring to wait until the in­ dustry executives make their decision. The Town of West Jeffer­ son is offering $25,000 annu­ ally over a seven year period, totaling $175,000, should the industry meet the benchmark minimums. Ashe County and the Town of West Jefferson may share SAVE MONEY Save on Auto Insurance. We offer a variety of auto insurance discounts. Call me... Stop by... Log on — it's your choice! • Auto • Home • Financial Products • Business 3ggc ]G]GTG]G]£ THE OBSERVATION HECK never in the amount of money, but in the relation of income to outgo. RALPH WALDO EMERSON © 2005 by King Features Syndicate. Inc World rights reserved Phone Number AgentNamc@nationwide.com PG13 -irnrnrnfTimmmmmr Agent Name Address Idm 0G1G1C Movie schedule for October 21-27, 2005 continued from front page COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES S.C.TEAGUE II, D.D.S. General Dentist the fuel to heat their homes," said Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Goodman. "We all know the cost of fuel is very high and we hope to help as many people as we can. And even though this project is in honor of Make a Difference Day, it will contin­ ue through the cold weather. You can at donate any time." For more information, call Dawn Goodman at 246-2461 or DSS at 219-2700. Big Yard Sale at The Jefferson Post! Items Include: Rocking Chairs, Satellite Dishes/Reciever, PC Printer/Copier/Scanner, DVD Tower, Kitchenware, Children's Toys/ Books, Canon Elph Camera, Halo Action Figures, Sport Cards, New Fastpitch Softball Bat, Lots of Picture Frames, '96 Chevy Corsica and More! Sale Begins at 7:30 am Saturday, October 22 If raining, yard sale will be canceled. Nationwide' ifit On Your Side Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus, vni'ipfflw JKic/iaeP.s 102 NORTH Join ns for.dinner Saturday, October 22 6:00 PM until 9:00 pm as we introduce our new wine list! FRONTIER ENERGY Practical Rules for Using Natural Gas Wisely Natural gas is one of the safest energies available and Frontier Energy is doing its part to keep it that way. Please follow these practical rules for using natural gas wisely. . • If you notice a slight gas odor, check your pilot lights. Natural gas is odorless, but we've added an unpleasant smell for your protection ond detection. The faint odor of natural gas near an appliance simply may mean the pilot light has gone out. Contact your Service Technician should you need assistance. • If the odor is strong and persistent, leave the premises immediately. DO NOT light a match, switch on or off anything electrical or use the telephone. Go to the nearest telephone and call Frontier Energy, day or night, at 800-537-2545 or 336-526-2690 Our Technician will respond and perform a thorough inspection. (Danvpfe cmj/I $inlaAj4A 4\>JucJx I W t LMI y w o i These parcels are located on Beaver Creek School Road and the owners are Reservations are Requested requesting to be voluntarily annexed. The For reservations and further information call: public is invited to attend and comment. 336-846-4102 • Please remember to take great care before digging or excavating near buried gas lines Underground gas lines should be located and marked before any digging begins and any digging near fhe piping should be done with hand tools. Please contact North Carolina One Call at 1-800-632-4949 to request underground gas lines be located and marked North Carolina One Call operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and is free of charge Frontier Energy...Serving Your Community 1927 N. Bridge St. • Elian, NC 28621 • 336.526 2690 or 800.537.2545 �Public Opinion » Editorial Time to legalize hemp growing • •' Foxx and Israel P AG PAGE 4A FRIDAY, O C T OBER 21, 2005 1 P\?0 GROWING PWNS Halloween Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter Symphonic delights Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson rimes Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Thanks to those who protect us of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verifi­ cation purposes. Only the writer's name and com­ munity will be published. Letters must not be libel­ ous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson® jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Airport Make a Difference Day in Ashe continued from front page of local and state aviation officials, presented Stump with a plaque to be placed on the terminal building and showed him a picture of the new sign that would be hung the next morning. The picture of the sign and the plaque were shown by Bill Stanley, chairman of the Ashe County Airport Advisory Board. A framed certificate nam­ ing Stump as a Captain of the First Flight in recognition of the Wright Brothers historic first flight in North Carolina was presented by Bill Maslyk, western NC representative of the NC Department of Trans­ portation Division of Avia­ tion. Also attending the celebra­ tion was Mike Darcangelo, re­ gional manager with AVCON Engineers and Planners, working with Ashe County on expansion plans for the local airport. Ralph Stump honored his older brother with comments about their relationship, say­ ing Marvin had always looked after him. "Nobody's ever had a finer brother than I have," said Ralph. "He always took care of me and I couldn't appreci­ ate it more." Ralph told how Marvin was able during his service in World War II to acquire Hershey candy bars to send back home where they couldn't get any, and that made Ralph the most popular boy in school. He said Marvin was always good with electronics and that led to his love of airplanes. Mar­ vin won't talk much about his experiences in the war, Ralph said, but he faced danger on many occasions while serving as a radio operator on a B17 Bomber over Europe. He be­ came an expert in radio com­ munications throughout the United States and after the war worked for the National Park Service where he over­ saw completion of the viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway. In an interview in 2003 during celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers "first flight," Marvin Stump said he got bit by the aviation bug during World War II. Working with the aviation cadets, he said he didn't get to the flying stage then but was reclassified as a radio operator/gunner on a flying fortress. "If that bug ever bites you, there's no antidote," he said. He repeated that statement Tuesday as he watched the new sign being placed at the terminal. "Once you get start­ ed in airplanes, there's no an­ tidote," he said. Stump was inspired by the "First Flight" when he helped build the visitor's cen­ ter at Kitty Hawk in the early 1960s while working with the National Park Service. He worked in civil and electrical engineering, retiring in 1980 and turning to his second ca­ reer at his hometown airport. Stump said he always thought he could fly, so af­ ter the war he began taking flying lessons wherever he could. It took awhile because of weather and his job with the Park Service, but by 1966 he earned a private license and continued to fly right into his early 80s. He has been Fixed Base Operator at Ashe County Air­ port for almost 20 years, from 1981 to 1984, and then return­ ing in 1989 to the present. At 82 and even with some recent health problems, he shows no sign of slowing down. When Stump retired from government service and came home to Ashe County where he was raised, he became in­ terested in the county airport that had just become opera­ tional around 1978. At that time, it was unattended and had no buildings. The first hangar was built in 1980, and the county com­ missioners were looking for a fixed base operator. Stump said he kind of let them know he was interested and avail­ able, and when the airport's main building was built in February of 1981, he moved in as the county's first FBO. Bob Marsh gave flying in­ structions at the airport for two to three years before the buildings were built, Stump said, and continued as the airport's first instructor. Charles "Leonard" Miller did maintenance on the aircraft for 15 years. Instructor and mechanic today is John Greear who has been with the airport for about 14 years. He does main­ tenance on the aircraft with Stump's assistance. Stump said the FBO han­ dles such services as main­ tenance of the terminal and hangars, groundskeeping, fuel sales, and assisting pilots with flight activities, but the airport must have a licensed mechanic for inspections and maintenance of aircraft. To Ashe County, flying and the airport has meant eco­ nomic development and tax revenue. The airport began with a runway, a couple of buildings and 11 planes. To­ day, the airport has a multi­ tude of hangars and about 30 planes with plans to expand. If federal funds are made available, plans are to remove the hill to one side of the air­ port in order to extend the 4,300-foot runway and add more hangar space. "I think the county has prospered by having this air­ port," Stump said. "We get a lot of business in for the day or charter service for an hour or so. It's good to have this service. The county's got over two million dollars invested in the airport." County officials are proud of how Stump has main­ tained the local airport all these years, and note that it has a reputation with pilots as being one of the best small airports they have seen. Stump, too, is proud of the airport, and he and his wife of 55 years, Ilene, can be seen there most every day except Christmas. Ilene always has a pot of coffee and a pan of brownies for pilots and visi­ tors, and she fills in when Marvin needs to be away. Ilene said her unassum­ ing husband thought that the county naming the termi­ nal after him and putting up the sign was a bit much, but he certainly deserved it. "He sure has put a lot of hours in this place," she said, "and a lot of love, that's for sure." Stump watched closely as county maintenance workers put up the new, large metal sign noting the "Ashe County Airport, J. Marvin Stump Ter­ minal" in the place where his smaller handmade wooden sign welcoming folks to the airport had hung for over 20 years. "Do you think they'll let me keep my sign?" he wondered. He remembers making the sign in 1983 or 84, based on the signs made for the Park Service, with which he served as chief engineer and senior communications officer. "It's routed like those in the Park Service," he said Tuesday from inside the terminal. Outside the big windows, the work­ ers were putting up the new sign and the old one was laid carefully on the grass. Stump looked at it fondly. "I used a router to do the letters," he said, "and then painted in the letters. Most park letters are yellow. I chose to do white. We made the signs out of cypress or redwood, and this one is redwood. It was a bitter cold day and I did it in here. I had shavings all over the place." McMillan has assured Stump he could keep the sign, and Stump said he'd like to place it on short poles near the end of the runway where pilots coming in for a landing would see (but not be distracted by) a message that says "Welcome to Ashe County." As soon as the sign plac­ ing and picture taking was over, Stump with a smile said, "That's enough now," and he simply went back to work do­ ing what he loves to do at the place he most loves to be. Complete Dentures Partial Dentures Relines (same day) Extractions • area faces extreme pres­ sure from development and timbering operations. "Conserving these two tracts will protect almost the entire lower watershed of Long Hope Creek. These waters are integral to the eco­ logical protection of the site," says Bill Holman, Executive Director of the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. "Long Hope Creek is desig­ nated by the Division of Wa­ ter Quality as important to the protection of Outstanding Resource Waters. High water quality contributes to down­ stream water health and rec­ reation, such as fishing and canoeing." Lewis Ledford, director of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation says, "The acquisi­ tion of the Long Hope Creek property is an important benchmark in the expansion of Elk Knob State Natural Area and in the overall vision for conservation in the north­ west mountains. Over time, the people of North Carolina will even more fully appre­ ciate the generosity of The Nature Conservancy, the Na­ tional Committee for the New River, the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust, the High Coun­ try Conservancy and all the other partners." In July, the N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority set aside $313,000 for develop­ ment of interim facilities at For Consultation 01 Appointment Call (336)765-6315 2040 S.Stratford Rd., Winston • Sakm, NC 27103' 1 block Wet of Circuit City A Hints Mill Medicaid Accepted for Dentures & Extractions Only Town of West Jefferson Public Hearing Notice The Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2005 at 5:45 pm to discuss the annexation of parcels 19227-265-007 and 19227-265-043. These parcels are located on Beaver excess investment or bonus in­ centives of $5,000 in cash for every $1 million of private in­ vestment by the industry over the initial $15 million every year for 10 years. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen noted that the town's financial in­ centives package would be paid for through a property tax increase, to be determined after revaluation. Local officials hope to hear the industry's decision on a location by the end of next week. received either at the coun­ ty hearing on Monday or the town hearing on Tuesday. The West Jefferson Board of Alder­ men did not take a vote on the town's incentives package, preferring to wait until the in­ dustry executives make their decision. The Town of West Jeffer­ son is offering $25,000 annu­ ally over a seven year period, totaling $175,000, should the industry meet the benchmark minimums. Ashe County and the Town of West Jefferson may share SAVE MONEY Save on Auto Insurance. We offer a variety of auto insurance discounts. Call me... Stop by... Log on — it's your choice! • Auto • Home • Financial Products • Business Naturally initiative; the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust; the High Country Conservancy; and the National Committee for the New River. "These lands and waters, and particularly The Peak, are significant cultural land­ marks for the small surround­ ing communities," says Jef­ frey Scott, Executive Director of the National Committee for the New River. "It is critical that we preserve the rugged and unique beauty for future generations to treasure." SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Theatre One •Doom! G1C Theatre Two The Fog PG13 IE1G1G1C G1G1G1' G1 Movie schedule for October 21-27, 2005 ifnfnfnrn'rilCTfniCTiCTicilin THE OBSERVATION never in the amount of money, but in the relation of income to outgo. RALPH WALDO EMERSON Agenl Name Address Phone Number AgentNamcSnationwidc.com © 2005 by King Features Syndicate, tnc World rights reserved Big Yard Sale at The Jefferson Post! Items Include: Rocking Chairs, Satellite Dishes/Reciever, PC Printer/Copier/Scanner, DVD Tower, Kitchenware, Children's Toys/ Books, Canon Elph Camera, Halo Action Figures, Sport Cards, New Fastpitch Softball Bat, Lots of Picture Frames, '96 Chevy Corsica and More! Sale Begins at 7:30 am Saturday, October 22 If raining, yard sale will be canceled. Nationwide" fs On Your Side' Nationwide Mutual insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus, O'H3/l^/20 8,0S JKichaePs 102 M0RTH join us for dinner Saturday, October 22 6:00 PM until 9:00 pm as we introduce our new wine list! FRONTIER ENERGY Practical Rules for Using Natural Gas Wisely Natural gas is one of the safest energies available and Frontier Energy is doing its part to keep it that way. Please follow these practical rules for using natural gas wisely. . • If you notice a slight gas odor, check your pilot lights. Natural gas is odorless, but we've added an unpleasant smell for your protection and detection. The faint odor of natural gas near an appliance simply may mean the pilot light has gone out. Contact your Service Technician should you need assistance. • If the odor is strong and persistent, leave the premises immediately. DO NOT light a match, switch on or off anything electrical or use the telephone. Go to the nearest telephone and call Frontier Energy, day or night, at 800-537*2545 or 336-526-2690 Our Technician will respond and perform a thorough inspection. Q)anvple, om \tinlcaj^A wrul tzam, ^ u f J ci c n pln t y m o v lt m u mence. Creek School Road and the owners are Reservations are Requested requesting to be voluntarily annexed. The For reservations and further information call: public is invited to attend and comment. 336-846-4102 7? Elk Knob, to include an en­ trance road and parking area, picnic grounds, a park office and trail improvements to the summit. A citizens' park advisory committee will be appointed soon, followed by the master planning process. Conservation partners in this project include: The Na­ ture Conservancy; the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation; the Clean Water Management Trust Fund; the Natural Heri­ tage Program of the One NC continued from front page up (upper & low) *190 and up Repairs the fuel to heat their homes," said Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Goodman. "We all know the cost of fuel is very high and we hope to help as many people as we can. And even though this project is in honor of Make a Difference Day, it will contin­ ue through the cold weather. You can at donate any time." For more information, call Dawn Goodman at 246-2461 or DSS at 219-2700. continued from front page *850 and *195 with serious medical condi­ tions. Screenings of recipients will be done by DSS. Checks for donations should be made out to Ashe DSS Heating As­ sistance and mailed to 150 Government Circle, Suite 1400, Jefferson, NC 29740, Attn: Lisa. Receipts will be given if requested. "We are asking the commu­ nity to assist those who do not have any other source of heat this winter and cannot afford Creek Business —- COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES S.C. TEAGUE II, D.D.S. General Dentist For Make A Difference Day 2005, which is Saturday, Oct. 22, the Ashe County Volun­ teer Initiative is asking the community to join together to assist the emergency fuel assistance program through the Department of Social Ser­ vices. Donations to the program can be made at the DSS office and will be used to assist the elderly, families with children under 2 years of age,and those • Please remember to take great care before digging or excavating near buried gas lines Underground gas lines should be located and marked before any digging begins and any digging near the piping should be done with hand tools. Please contact North Carolina One Call at 1-800-632-4949 to request underground gas lines be located and marked North Carolina One Call operates 24 hours a day. seven days a week, 365 days a year and is free of charge Frontier Energy...Serving Your Community 1927 N. Bridge Si. • Elkin, NC 28621 • 336.526.2690 or 800.537.2545 �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS GET REAL receives grant to help high school dropouts Get REAL Youth Services received a demonstration grant from the North Carolina Division of Employment and Training to serve high school dropouts in Ashe County. Get REAL is the Workforce In­ vestment Act's youth services and is funded through the High Country Workforce De­ velopment Board. To be considered for the grant, the youth services must be coordinated and delivered in a youth center model. Get REAL has a great facility located in the Ashe County JobLink Career Cen­ ter at Family Central in Jef­ ferson. Get REAL's facility includes an entrepreneurial room where customers can utilize resources on start­ ing their own business; a resource room with comput­ ers and resources for career search and development; and a recreation room for leader­ P •Ad***U/lZM l Learning ship development and team building activities. To be eligible for services through this grant, applicants must be a high school dropout (who has not received and is not currently pursuing their GED or diploma), 16-21 years old, a U.S. citizen or other in­ dividual authorized to work in the U.S. and in compliance with selective service regis­ tration requirements. Par­ ticipants who successfully complete their GED or high school diploma will receive a $100 cash incentive. Some of the services the customers will receive in­ clude help enrolling in a GED or Adult High School Diploma Program, tutoring, learning based work experi­ ences or On-the-Job training and tuition assistance if the customer is interested in at­ tending college or a training program. The customers will also have the opportunity to attend workshops that will help them build job getting, job keeping and transition skills. These workshops will be facilitated by Wilkes Com­ munity College's Human Re­ source Development staff. Youth customers will also have the opportunity to at­ tend incentive trips to re­ ward them for their hard work. Some of the past trips include: skiing, Whitewater rafting, and a maze adven­ ture. For more information or to make a referral, please contact Amanda or Cari at (336)982-4834 or toll free (888)899-REAL (7325). ^e\come Eric Se/r/{ Jeff Little to perform at Saturday's Mountainhome Music in Boone Jeff Little knows The Or­ ange Blossom Special will be re­ quested, so he usually includes it in his first set. As he settles into his music, there's a large variety of old fiddle tunes and songs he learned while growing up in western North Carolina. Given his repertoire, one may think that Jeff Little is an oldtime or bluegrass fiddler. But he isn't. Jeff Little is The Piano Man of the Blue Ridge. His piston quick fingers and musical style reflect the influ­ ence of Doc Watson and famed fiddler, Albert Hash. But like all great artists, he has trans­ formed the influences of his past and created his own style of musical expression. How many bluegrass piano players have you heard? "But bluegrass is just the beginning of Jeff Little's music," according to Joe Shannon, host and producer of Mountainhome Music. "He also plays swing, jazz, blues, and country, includ­ ing Jerry Lee Lewis rock-a-billy and the soothing songs of Floyd Kramer." The Boston Globe said, "He is tricky and playful, yet always • Photo courtesy of Jeff Little line at www.mountainhomemusic.com or at the Mast Store (Boone and Valle Cruris), Rydell Music Center (Boone Mall), Fred's on Beech Mountain, Pandora's Mailbox in Blowing Rock, and at Blue Moon Gui­ tars in West Jefferson. The purpose of Mountainhome Music is the honor the musicians, dancers, and story­ tellers of the Appalachian re­ gion. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the Blue Ridge Music Trails Project, an out­ reach program of the North Carolina Arts Council. For more information call 828-2648118 or go to www.mountainhomemusic.com Eric Settle, Business Manager, would like to invite all his friends, family, and former customers to stop by and say 'Hello' at Tilley's Auto Sales. Let him put you in that Car or Truck of your Dreams! 1602 CURTIS BRIDGE ROAD WILKESBORO, R [TILLEY'Sl '—v j— rr-ornn 336-667-9090 or 667-0897 Jeff Little intelligent and melodic." And National Public Radio called him "a virtuosic and eclectic in­ novator." Mountainhome Music will present Jeff Little in concert on Saturday, October 22 at the Blowing School Auditorium (a.k.a.,The Blowing Rock Stage Company). He will be joined by former National Banjo Cham- pion and Mountainhome Music regular, Steve Lewis, and bass player, Josh Scott. Starting time is 8:00. The Blowing Rock School Auditorium is located on Sun­ set Drive in downtown Blow­ ing Rock. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets for children are $5:00. Tickets may be purchased on­ Unbelievable Free Give-Away! "Shelter Rock Day Of Blessing" Free Food Free Toiletry Items Free Clothing Free Tractor Trailer Free Over the Free Free Counter Medication Gifts for Women Toys for Children Loads Over 30 Ions, 60,0(10 lbs. of items will be given away on a first come first serve basis. The Day Of Blessing will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 22nd. at Ashe County High School. Large families are encouraged to attend and everyone is welcome. Shelter Rock conducts Day Of Blessing Events throughout the Appalachians and has served over 85,000 people with over 3,500 tons of gifts during the last four years. The Ashe County Day Of Blessing will be one of the largest of its kind with enough of the free items mentioned above for over a thousand people. This event is open to everyone of all ages and there is no charge for admission. Proof of income is not required. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with music and a message of hope by Steven Reese. The free gifting will follow. Shelter Rock is an inter-denominational Christian Outreach Organization For more information call 828.963.4135 or go to www.shelterrock.org fesr You know Suzuki has the best ATVs on the market, and now during QuadFair you get can a great deal and a bonus to make the deal even better! See your local Suzuki dealer now. $ UK I. Mountain City Cycle Hwy 421 • Mountain City, TIM Some restrictions apply. •On your Suzuki Rnance credit card, subject to credit approval Reduced Rate 4 95% APR Is effective on these purchases for 24 months Irom the date ot purchase If your Account is kept current. For purchases up to $8000, your monthly payments will be $39 For purchases between $8000.01 and $18,000, your monthly payments will be 589 At the end of the 24 months and It your Account remains current the APR will be 11.99% and the minimum monthly payment will be the greater of $20 or 2.5% of the "New Balance." Standard Rah APR of 17 9% For Accounts not kept current, the Default Rate APR ol 21.9% will be applied to all balances. Minimum Finance Charge $2 00 Certain rules apply to the allocation ol payments and Rnanco Charges on your promotional purchase If you mako mora than ono purchase nn your Suzuki Finance credit card. Call t-B88-367-4.U0 or review your cardholder agreement for Information Otter ends 10-31-05 Excludes LT-A50 LT80 LT-Z50 and QUV. "Winch, plow, and gift card offer applies to KtngQuadrM, Vinson®, Eiger® and Ozark® while supplies last Offer valid at participating Suzuki dealers In ttie United Slates excluding Hawaii. See your local Suzuki dealer lor details. Offer subject to change without notice Please ride safely Road your owner's manual. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Always woar a helmet and protective qear Me a riding skills course. Suzuki QuadRunner® ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki engineered the LT-Z400 for experienced riders �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 PAGE 7A COMMUNITY EVENTS ASHE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY rllliru v^i n!l'wm!i/nai!^S and Recreation Department is in the process of creating a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Ashe L> P YT INPUT- P'EASE take a moment to complete the following survey. The information that you provide will (JPFPRM;N S 311 recreati°n priorities in our community. If you need additional copies for your household, they can be fr» mrJ n,, n..r * iTnFLrSr *£ge ?l ^^^h^Quntyjfov.cgm^arksandRecor by calling (336. 982 6185. We also invite you to attend one o f our three Master Pian Community Workshops: Monday, October 24 Ashe County Public Library from 7:00-8:30p.m. n f u l 2 o t F 1 o e i t W ° « d . C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r ( O l d F l e e t w o o d S c h o o l ) from 7:00-8:30 a.m. or Thursday, October 27 Blue Ridge Elementary School from 7:00-8:30 a.m. an you or your time and your interest in continuing to improve the Parks and Recreation opportunities in Ashe County. Gender: Male Female Resident of Ashe County: Yes No Zip Code:. is e num er of persons in your household including yourself who are in the age brackets below: 19'21 ^ iiT —. I12— 13"15— 16"18 22-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Overall, how would you rate Ashe Park and Family Central in Ashe County? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Specifically, how would you rate the amenities provided by both Parks? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Overall, how would you rate the parks staff performance in Ashe County? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know L I ( het k 6*4ow how frequently you or others in your household have visited the following facilities in the past year. Ashe Park Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Tennis Courts Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Ball Fields Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Playgrounds Regularly Rarely Never Occasionally •Soccer Field Regularly Rarely Never Occasionally •Volleyball Cour Regularly Rarely Never Occasionally •Basketball Court Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Playground Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Picnic Shelter Regularly Rarely Never Occasionally Family Central Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Ball Fields Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Football Field Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Soccer Field Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Gymnasium Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never •Fitness Facility Regularly Occasionally . *v M.u.i; vvvuoiuuauj ivai CIJ' Never Rarely 11CVCI Check below improvements that could be made to EXISTING parks facilities (Ashe Park and Family Central) Add lighting to facilities Improve parking areas in parks Add more public restrooms Expanding parks and open space Add picnic and sitting areas Increasing beautification in parks Add/ImproveTrails Add signage to facilities 4 b Other: Rank in order of importance (1 being the highest priority, 5 being the lowest) the following facilities that could be developed in Ashe County. Please consider other members of your household as well. Bicycle Trails (3-6 Miles) .Jogging/Walking Trails (2-3 Miles) _Bicycle Trails (6-12 Miles) .Skateboard Park _Ballfield Complex .Jogging/Walking Trails (3-6 Miles) _Baseball/Softball .Outdoor Basketball Courts .Outdoor Playground _Community Recreation Center _Equestrian Trails .Outdoor Swimming Pool with special recreation features _Football Field _ .Outdoor Tennis Courts _Open Space/Natural Areas .Outdoor Track _Handball/Racquetball Courts .Picnic Areas _Indoor Swimming Pool .Sand Volleyball Courts _In-Line Skating (2-3 Miles) .Soccer Fields _In-Line Skating (3-6 Miles) .Indoor Gymnasium _Sports Complex _ .Outdoor Performance Area _Fitness Facility, e.g. cardio/strength training. Teen Center Environmental Education Center Please list below, any recreation programs or special events that you would like to see offered in Ashe County: Would you support a Greenway/Trail that would connect to destination areas within Ashe County? Yes No Would you be willing to pay a nominal fee to attend an event or use a special facility? Yes No Would you be in favor or oppose increasing taxes to expand recreation opportunities in AsheCounty? Favor Oppose Would you use a park or recreation facility more if it were closer to your home or work? Yes No Additional Comments: Please return survey by 10 November to: Ashe County Parks and Recreation, PO Box 306, Jefferson, NC 28640, by fax at (336) 982-8860, or hand deliver to the following locations: Parks and Recreation Office at Family Central, Wal-Mart, all of the Ashe County Post Offices, Sweet Aromas Bakery, the Ashe County Public Library, Riverview Community Center, Fleetwood Community Center, and all of the county's public elementary, middle, and high school main offices. You can also e-mail this back to our office at joe.boccardy@ashecountygov.com. Optional Name: Phone #: Address: Email Address: Michael's 102 North Michael's 102 North will be unveiling its new wine list during its dinner ser­ vice on Saturday, October 22 from 6-9 p.m. Executive Chef and co-owner Michael Yelton said, "We are very excited about our new wine list, which includes some of the best new California vin­ tages which are the current rage on the west coast. In addition, we have included some premium and high­ ly recognizable European wines as well as some of the most popular North Caro­ lina vintages. Our new wine list includes many of these premium wines by the glass as well as by the bottle." "During our normal din­ ner service, our guests will be able to sample any of these new wines along with their meal. Representatives of our distributor will be on hand to discuss the different vintages and answer any questions our guests might have. The evening's menu will include several special dishes created specifically to pair with certain of our new wines," Chef Michael said. Reservations are request­ ed and can be secured by calling (336) 846-4102. Enjoy the Scents of Fall! Try ouf yurwrwy "fWpkih Spice CAY\d\e$ po+pouffL. We s\$o Lave... * Quilts * Ladders * Tinware * Tall Ttarals Turhifure * Tahd-dids & +tatY\e-rv\ades ahd rvxahy rv\ore old at\d hew ^a+herih^s... S51lSra Annual Holiday Open House November 5tb Door Prizes * Free Gifts * Refreshments ( Closed November 301 & 4th to prepare for your visit ) Olde Friends Country House 202 South Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson, NC 336-846-1440 • www.oldcfricnds.com Deadline for community events is 12 noon on Wednesday for Friday's edition and 12 noon on Friday for Monday's edition of the Post. Children's theatre auditions coming next week The Missoula Children's Theatre is returning to Ashe County for a weeklong resi­ dency October 24-29. This year's production will be The Frog Prince starring Ashe County's youth. Auditions will be from 3:305:30 Monday, Oct. 24th at the Ashe Civic Center. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 pm and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members selected will be asked to stay for a re­ hearsal immediately follow­ ing the auditions. All those chosen to be in the cast must be available when needed for rehearsals the entire week prior to the performance. Rehearsals will be each day from 3:30-8:00 pm. Up to 50 local children will be cast to appear in the show. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. There will be a $15 fee per cast member to help defray the cost of this learning experience. Performances will be on Saturday, October 29th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are now on sale at the Ashe Arts Center or by calling 336846-ARTS. This production is spon­ sored by the Ashe County Arts Council, the Ashe Coun­ ty Little Theatre, and the Ashe Civic Center. Funding for the residency was made available, in part, by a Tour­ ing-Presenting Program Performance Series Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 246-ARTS. Winners of project grants The Arts Councils of Al­ leghany, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties have an­ nounced the winners of the 2005-2006 Regional Artist Project of Northwest North Carolina Grants Program. The program provides finan­ cial support and recognition to committed, accomplished art­ ists, enabling them to advance their work and careers. Receiving grants this year are Orna Bentor, visual art­ ist, to purchase materials and supplies for new exhibit; Janet Brashear, visual artist, to purchase equipment for printmaking; John Crutchfield, visual artist, to purchase lighting equipment; Nathan Fields, visual artist, to pur­ chase a kiln; Ryan Goff, visual artist, to purchase equipment for woodworking sculpture; Ric Kolseth, visual artist, to purchase a kiln for precious metal clay; Suzanne Svejcar, a visual artist, to attend a watercolor workshop; Adrian Trbovich, musician, to pur­ chase equipment for banjo fu­ sion-hip hop music; and Steve Williams, a visual artist, to purchase equipment for sag­ gar firing. An orientation session and reception for the recipients will be held at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 6:30 pm. The public is wel­ come to attend. A multi-disciplinary panel from the four county region judged sixteen applications in visual arts, music, film and lit­ erature. There was$15,217 re­ quested and $6900 was grant­ ed. This grant is partially funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, in partnership with the Arts Councils of Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Coun­ ties. For more information, call your local arts council or 336-846-ARTS. REGAL CINEMAS 1 * P***' Q—aa*t wcSei WtneS—keply REGAL 7 with the Farmer Clan Farmer Family Genealogy Book Cost: $40 - Includes P & H; 4 -6 weeks Delivery Send orders to: Bruce H. 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Tickets are $5 each with proceeds benefiting the senior center. 7 p.m.: Creston Vol. Fire Department will have a Halloween Carnival with games and food for the youth at the fire station. Saturday, October 22 Make a Difference in Ashe County by donating to the emergency fuel assistance pro­ gram through the Department of Social Services. Donations will assist the elderly, families with children under 2 years of age, and those with serious medical conditions. Checks should be made out to Ashe DSS Heating Assistance and mailed to 150 Government Circle, Suite 1400, Jefferson, NC 29740, Attn: Lisa. Receipts will be given if requested. For more information, call Dawn Goodman at 246-2461 or DSS at 219-2700. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Yard sale for Missions will be held at Big Laurel Church's fellowship hall in Creston. Breakfast will be served at 7. Proceeds will go to the mission field. 9 a.m.: Jefferson United Methodist Church will have its Annual Bazaar in the social hall. A new item this year will be "Friendship" baskets with hostess gifts, baked goodies and other tasty treats. In addi­ tion, there will be a bake, book, and craft sale and also the annual junk and treasure sale. Lunch will feature pinto beans, cornbread, slaw and dessert. 9 - 4 p.m.: 21st Annual Apple Festival will be held at Horn in the West. This event is held in conjunction with Farmers Market. Crafts, food and chil­ dren's activities along with apple butter being made on site. Call 828-264-2120 for info. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: NC Lions' Vision Van will be doing free eye screenings in Wal-Mart parking lot. This is sponsored by West Jefferson Lions Club. 9:30 a.m.: Blue Ridge Art Clan will meet at the Ashe County Arts Council building. The busi­ ness session will begin at 9:30 and Janet Warner will present a demonstration at 10 a.m. 5 p.m.: New River Vol. Fire and Rescue is hosting a com­ munity meeting. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served until 6 p.m. and a department meeting will follow the meal. If you live in the New River Fire and Rescue District, you are invited to attend at no charge. The community meet­ ing is being held to inform persons in the fire district of the initiative being undertaken by the fire department to lower the insurance rating in the fire district. Representatives from insurance companies will be at the meeting to review how the changes will effect home own­ ers in the district. Creston Vol. Fire Department will sponsor a Haunted Hayride, beginning at dark, at the Creston Fire Department. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Rurltan Club will sponsor a benefit BBQ supper and Bluegrass/ Ole Timey Music Night with the Peak Creek Boys at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. Proceeds go to the Ruritan Ashe and Alleghany Scholarship fund and to the Ruritan National Foundation Operation We Care Program for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Your donation will include dinner and music. The Peak Creek Boys are back by popular demand and BBQ will be from Motley's. For more information call 982-9538. Sunday, October 23 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for Fields to Forests at the New River State Park, US Hwy 221 Access for a one hour hike through the fields and forests. Meet at the 221 Community Building parking lot. For more information or directions please feel free to call 336-982-2587. Big Flatts Baptist Church will have special singing at 7 p.m. with Homeward Bound and Jonathan Cox. Pastor, Chris Cox and congregation invite you to attend. Monday, October 24 6:30 p.m.: "Living with Life's Losses", a series of grief recovery classes will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church. These two hour ses­ sions are open to everyone. For more information contact 246-7114 or 982-2121. 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Ashe County Public Library in West Jefferson will host a workshop on the Ashe County Parks and Recreation master plan. A community survey is avail­ able for people to comment on specific areas of interest. Workshop will be led by parks and rec staff and steering com­ mittee. For more information, call 982-6185 or log onto the county web site at www.ashecountygov.com/parksandrec. Tuesday, October 25 12 noon: Bi-monthly heal­ ing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is needed. 3 p.m.: Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas is hav­ ing a planning meeting in the BREMCO Conference room. If you would like to volunteer with this project, please plan to attend by RSVP to Appalachian Senior Programs at 846-4898. Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mt. BBQ. The visiting speaker will be Ted Koplan, former state senator from Winston Salem. 7 - 8:30 p.m.: The Center @ Fleetwood (former Fleetwood Elementary School) will host a workshop on the Ashe County Parks and Recreation master plan. A community survey is available for people to comment on specific areas of interest. Workshop will be led by parks and rec staff and steering com­ mittee. For more information, call 982-6185 or log onto the county web site at www.ashecountygov.com/parksandrec. Wednesday, October 26 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet downstairs at the library for a covered dish lunch and year end busi­ ness meeting. Year's progress report, next year's agenda and use of funds will be discussed. The library book sale kiosk is now featuring children's books. Thursday, October 27 Blowing Rock Woman's Club will be having a wine tasting fund raiser from 6-7:30 p.m. at Gamekeeper Restaurant. Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple. Call 295-3924 for more information. 7-8:30 p.m.: Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville will host a workshop on the Ashe County Parks and Recreation master plan. A community sur­ vey is available for people to comment on specific areas of interest. Workshop will be led by parks and rec staff and steering committee. For more information, call 982-6185 or log onto the county web site at www.ashecountygov.com/ parksandrec. 7 p.m: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at the Dan'l Boone Inn in Boone. Marriage Enrichment Seminar will be held October 27 - 29 conducted by Carlton and Dee Baxter and hosted by Faith Fellowship and Harvest Ministries. All meetings are held at West Jefferson Elementary School Cafeteria. Call Pastor Elliott Osowitt at 877-4480 or checkout the website www. faithfellowshipnc.org for more information. Friday, October 28 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Harvest Bazaar at Ashe County Senior Center featuring home­ made crafts, homemade good­ ies and more. Visitors and staff are invited to dress in oldfashioned costumes. For more information call 246-2461. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 7-10 p.m.: A Fall Gospel Singing will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Eight different individuals or groups from Ashe County will be sing­ ing. Please come and join them for an evening of worship in music. A love offering will be taken for the Baptist Men of NC working hurricane relief at the Gulf Coast. Saturday, October 29 4 p.m.and 7:30 p.m.:Missoula Children's Theatre will per­ form at Ashe Civic Center. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. 6:30 - 10 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ ing a "Haunted Firehouse". Admission will be $3 per per­ son. Sunday, October 30 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 6 p.m.: Special Singing at Phoenix Baptist Church to raise money for mission work. Singers will be Nathan and Christy Wagoner, Kirk Houck and Arnold and Roten Family. There will be special treats for the children after the service. Children are asked to come dressed as their favorite Biblical character. Refreshments will follow the service. A nursery and transportation will be pro­ vided. For more information call 384-2185. Rev. Ray Minton invites everyone to attend. 6 - 8 p.m.: Fall Festival at Faithbridge United Methodist Church for children through 5th grade. Activites will include fun booths, games, prizes, cos­ tume contest and refreshments. Call the church office for more information at 264-5881 or visit the church's website at www. faithbridgeumc.org. 7 p.m.: Warrensville Community Sing will be held at the Warrensville Baptist Church. Monday, October 31 5:30 - 9 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ ing a "Haunted Firehouse". Admission will be $3 per per­ son and there will be a "Spookta-cu-lar" held in the new por­ tion of the Fire Department. Admission is free. A variety of games and food will be avail­ able. All ages are welcome. This will be a safe and fun alternative for parents who are hesitant about going door to continued on page 9A Thought f)heut One _'»3 IS THE TIME! Saver Consistent and even heat provided by a Rinnai Ductless Heater lets you enjoy comfortable heat anywhere all winter long. Ductless Heater Rinnail PHUL HRRuev nems Call for installation before Cold Weather arrives! 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The church and its pastor, Jack Miller, would like to invite you to this special time of fellowship. Friday, November 4 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a vocalist performing jazz, blues, and spirituals, will perform at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, November 5 7 - 1 0 a.m.: The Youth of Bristol Baptist Church will be holding a Pancake Breakfast in the fellowship building. All proceeds will be given to the children that were hurt from Hurricane Katrina. These young people are excited about this opportunity to help. Please come and fellowship with them. Saturday, November 12 2 p.m.: Holiday Parade in downtown West Jefferson will be held. Theme for this year's parade will be "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Being honored will be the men and women who served in the 1450th Transportation Unit and their families. Monday, November 14 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will be meeting at Smoky Mountain BBQ and will include a discussion of how to winter­ ize your garden by Richard Boylan of the Agricultural Extension Office. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Tuesday, November 15 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivors Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. Fall Revivals Greene's Chapel Baptist Church will have revival services October 21 at 7 p.m. with prayer room at 6:45. Evangelist will be Rev. Mark Barlow. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite all. The church is located on Silas Creek Road. Healing Springs Baptist Church will have revival services October 23-26 beginning at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Johnny Blevins. Rev. Jack Pugh and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning Sunday, October 23 - 28 at 7 p.m. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lloyd Day. There will be special singing each night. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. Friendly Grove Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning October 23 at 7 p.m. Rev. Steve LeaShomb will speak. Pastor Gordon Rawls and the congregation invite all to attend. Wagoner Baptist Church will have revival services October 26 - 29 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Speaker will be Rev. Wayne Jones and there will be special singing nightly. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor is Rev. Steve Viers. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will hold revival services October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother Shawn Brigman will be guest speaker. Evan Roten and the congregation invite you to attend. Smethport Baptist Church will have revival services Sunday, October 30 through Friday, November 4. Services will begin at 7 p.m. and prayer room at 6:45 p.m. Rev. Melvin Sisson will be preaching. Pastor James Sechrest invites everyone to attend. New River Baptist Church has revival November 6-11 with prayer room beginning at 7:15 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins will speak and there will be special music nightly. from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10-12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women In Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. -11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline. com/ education/youthcouncil. htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community fapinS prices Prepay Starter Pack... ' NOW only Ongoing Events Play Groupsat Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings For All Your Golf, Work S Utility Needs Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. 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I dragged them A 7.6-magnitude earth­ out, and now they are in the quake shook buildings from cemetery." central Afghanistan to west­ A Southern Baptist disas­ ern Bangladesh the morning ter relief assessment team of Oct. 8. Pakistan's north­ found Khan standing on the west frontier and the region edge of a road situated high of Kashmir were hardistabove the town where his hit. On the Indian side of home once was. Reaching the Kashmir, about 1,350 people town was not easy. Living in died. In Pakistan, more than it right now is even harder. 79,000 have been confirmed Shelter, food and medical care dead. Thousands more have are scarce in this town, which been injured, and the United prior to the earthquake had Nations estimates that 2 mil­ served as a supply hub for lion are homeless. surrounding villages. THE HARD PLACES Photo courtesy of Baptist Press "Southern Baptist workers In easy-to-reach places have assessed many of the af­ such as Balakot, abundant This man wears all he has left: his clothing. fected areas and are respond­ aid has drawn earthquake 15-16 as they flew to a remote not going to die in this little ing," said Philip Monroe*, a victims like a magnet. Medi­ area and prepared Pakistanis aftershock.'" Southern Baptist disaster cal tents and relief distri­ suffering from head injuries BRINGING HOPE relief specialist serving in bution points are crowded. and crushed bones for evacu­ Spending a cold night in Asia. "The vast majority of Donated clothing litters the ation by helicopter. 40-degree temperatures was the seriously affected areas grounds, earthquake victims "The first day we sent out worth the result: The team are accessible only by heli­ walking over it like a carpet. 12 on the first flight and about seemed to bring hope to the copter, long walks on foot or However, according to news 30 on the second flight," said mountain village, Gabdon long, dangerous drives in ve­ reports, because of difficult Gabdon, who is a nurse. said. hicles." Weather apparently pre­ terrain and landslides, aid "I think that our being Khan's town is one of sev­ has yet to reach almost 20 vented the helicopter from able to get the patients downeral hard-to-reach places percent of Pakistan's earth­ returning to pick up the med­ country brought a renewed where Southern Baptist aid quake victims. ical crew, so they spent an energy to the villagers, be­ workers will focus their relief "I've seen many a man unexpected night stranded cause the next day they were efforts. carry his mother or his father on the mountain. back working," she said. "If you don't have anything literally on his back down the "It was so cold," Gabdon "They were taking the tin off to meet your physical needs, mountain [to the hospital J," said. "I was shivering and, of the school to use for their you can't hear anything that Ackerman said. you know, trying to process homes. The overall feeling meets your spiritual needs," Southern Baptists are fo­ the things I had seen during for the villagers the next day Southern Baptist worker cusing their relief efforts on the days. was that there is still hope, Josie Gabdon*said. "By meet­ communities that have re­ "Just about then, the because we had taken care ing their physical needs, we ceived little, if any, aid. sound of the aftershock came of the real sick ones. Things really open up an avenue to "We've got to be careful not in, because it comes in with looked a little bit lighter." meet their spiritual needs." to succumb to doing what is a low roar up in the moun­ The first team of Southern EVERYTHING LOST easy over what is best," Mon­ tains. It is like a wave crash­ Baptist volunteers will arrive "This one guy lost his wife roe said. ing, and then the ground just in Pakistan Oct. 21. and three daughters," South­ Gabdon and others put shook. My heart just started "We are currently planning ern Baptist worker Otto Ack- those words into action Oct. racing. I said, 'I know we are for the first 30 days to address Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1 220 Lynch Colvard Rd., Jefferson, NC Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Corner of Faw-Roland & McNeil Sis • Jefferson (88 Wesl • left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:50-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship • 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd (I mi. off Hwy 221) SUNDAY • Sunday School 10:00AM .... Jfonhip 11:00AM and 6:00PM 5 tONDA" Commuiiity Cure 6:00kM t*', Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center 1460 Bald Mm. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service-11 .OOaqi Church of Christ at West Jefferson Mm,ft<xui) Tim Canup, Minister 221 Ramett St.. (Off Buck Sun. Bible Stiuly 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Saturday Prayer Service - 9:(J0pm Youth MinHter: Rev Alan Attdimse Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 'Badger Tuneral Jiome and all our friends and neighbors who sent Jlowers, cards, food, Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 495 Highway 194 South Pastor Lewis Poag Cornerstone Fellowship Barnett St. • West Jefferson Non- Denominational Saturday Night 7:00 pan. Friendship Baptist Church Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church 891 Friendship Baptist Church Rd Jefferson, NC 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Friendly Grove Baptist Church Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 336-385-2074 9178 Old Hwv 16 • Crumpler, NC Parish of the Holy Communion Re*. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church "Loves you and nvnts you (Episcopalian) to fellowship with us every Sunday!" St. Mary 's Church Hwy. 163 West Jefferson West Jefferson Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship' 11:00a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Smethport United of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan J /ty , 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Main & lvy"S)s. • Jefferson 'i Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7-00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass • 9:00 a.m. J f f , ' Weekday Mom Mass - Call for times / [ "Cnme asfwtee, you will be loved" Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West, Smethport, NC by-School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Offict Phone 334-W-M'Ker. Lonnit Jones • Pastor Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office Seventh-Day Adventist Church * Welcome Home Baptist Church Methodist Church AndtvMms^fvi'-'':00AM Sunday Emmy Worship ' .00PM ajjll Vtednrsdey HihlrSa*. 700PM Nursery pnmdtd far dl services 9 ML Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Rev. Keith Casey Smethport Independant Baptist Church North Beaver Baptist 101 South St (put off EH Main: Jeff,non. \C SSN\\ (336)246-9642 Rtrtmi JtffWgkr • Pastor sV\\\V< Time Fell 9^H| i Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church famiMgdishipping experience We would love to have you come worship with us. Wednesday F.veningjekicr - 7:00p.m.""" " We invite you to join us for a God centered, "A Life Worth Living!" Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Sunday School 10:00 a.nu Worship 4 Praise 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00p.m. Robert St ofjBare (Church) 246-9378 Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00PM Church: 982-9210• Pastor: 877-3769 • fyti' join us for a joyful worshipqxperience. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Sunday Evening Worship 7:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11. 00 am. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p. m. Sunday • Sunday Night Seme* f> OOp.m Monday • TE A M. !O:O0 a m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00pan Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 um. Formal Worship Service Sunday Evening Sen/prs Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. ~***^Wonhip at 11:00a.m.Tj**-, 19S7 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC (336) 2 4 6 - 4 7 Sunday School -10:06A M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service • 7:00P.M. Sunday Worship Services> 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:50a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ll.QQa.m. 115 East Main St.. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Aduh 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11.00 AM Sundays Gordon Finley, pastor 336-984-8213 Sunday School • 9:00 a r* Hack Mountain Road West Jcffrrc ,< 246-3820 Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Rev. J. Keith Franklin. Pastor "Join us in worship to Christ" Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a. Sundas Worship If.-00a.m. and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Casual & Contemporary Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church (Missions Ministry. Van Ministry: Tern Time) Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p. m. "A Church focused-on faith, family & the future" Wedneatkty 7:00p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence 336-877-2801 Minister Creighton Beatty WEDNESDAY- Family Night f:00PM (All ages) 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p ro. Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am <4 6:00pm Ike family of fZaron 'Bare would like to Jerry and Josk Towers, ' /Prayer A dHtneaiH) 846-3954 f *Names changed for secu­ rity reasons. For more infor­ mation on current and future volunteer needs, e-mail southasiavim@wigtake.org. To con­ tribute financially to relief efforts, send gifts designated for "South Asia Earthquake Relief"to P.O. Box 6767, Rich­ mond. VA 23230. One hun­ dred percent of the gifts will go for relief aid. 'Rev. (jarrett Makaffey,(Tam 'Barlow, Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 246-2979 airlift, coupled with about 3 million displaced persons, will present challenges to our field personnel on the ground and the stretched resources of the Pakistan government," he said. "Southern Baptists will be called upon to stretch even more by providing volunteers who can come and assist with the very, very difficult work. "These volunteers will need to be in excellent physi­ cal condition, be able to with­ stand cold uncomfortable con­ ditions and be strong enough to carry supplies." give our fieart-felt tkanks to Baldwin Community Church Pastor George Norris medical needs because of the massiveness of the injuries that occurred," Monroe said. "With the search and rescue people leaving, 80 percent to 90 percent of the medical aid is leaving. There is a big dearth of medical help." The first three teams of volunteers will be made up of medical personnel only. "The resources of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief network were being used in tsunami response in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka prior to the earth­ quake," Monroe said. "Hurri­ canes Rita and Katrina have stretched the resources of the Southern Baptist Convention prior to the current earth­ quake in Pakistan. And now the Southern Baptist Con­ vention and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief net­ work are being asked to ad­ dress significant disasters in multiple parts of the world. 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He picked the top three drivers in the UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowes Motor Speed­ way and won the bonus prize of $620. Tammy Parunak, copy editor of the Post, is shown presenting the check to Tom. Cowboy up! Undefeated champs Raiders continue youth football excellence The Westwood Raiders captured their third prefect season and fifth tournament championship since the in­ ception of Ashe Youth Foot­ ball in 1998. A dominating defensive effort and a strong running game led to a 20-0 victory over the North Wil­ kes Yellow Jackets in the tournament championship at Family Central last Sat­ urday. The Raiders (9-0)—who won the regular season championship for the sixth time in the last eight years—faced off against a Yellow Jackets (7-2) team who was looking to avenge its only loss of the regular season, which was a 24-6 defeat by the Raiders in the first game of the season. The Raiders and Yellow Jackets have developed quite a rivalry over the past few seasons, as Head Coach Chris Barr stated, "Our kids really enjoy playing against the Yellow Jackets. They always know it will be a tough, competitive game, and this game was no ex­ ception." After a scoreless first quarter, which witnessed both teams trading pos­ sessions around mid-field, the Raiders defense inter­ cepted their second pass of the game as Eli Gambill Photo by Shane Hopkins The Westwood Raiders 5,h-6,h grade football team won all nine of their games this season, and they claimed the Ashe-Wilkes-Alleghany Youth Football League Championship by shut­ ting out North Wilkes last Saturday, 20-0. stepped in front of Yellow Jackets tight end John Bow­ ers and returned the ball to the 45-yard line. The Raid­ ers would then go on a sixplay, 55-yard drive capped off by a 13-yard touchdown run by tailback Kole Goss. Goss added the two-point conversion and the Raiders went up 8-0. "The first touchdown really loosened our kids up," Head Coach Chris Barr stated. "We didn't move the ball that well in the first quarter, but you have to give the Yellow Jackets a lot of credit—they were very well prepared. We made some adjustments with our line play at the start of the sec­ ond quarter, which seemed to help our execution". The Raiders defense would con­ tinue to stymie the Yellow Jackets' offense for the re­ mainder of the half. After intermission, the Raiders heated up the pass­ ing game on their second series of the third quarter. Quarterback Matthew Sex­ ton completed back-to-back passes to Kole Goss and Josh Wineberg for 18 and 24 yards, respectfully. On the very next play Goss took a toss sweep and received two good blocks by wide receivers Dylon Spagnola and Josh Pennington, and a crushing block on the see Raiders, page 2B Sexton #1 at Oakwoods Photo by Shane Hopkins Fleetwood native and rookie bull-rider Jacob Sloan has recovered from injuries to successfully retain his number one spot in the rodeo standings. by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The term "cowboy up" is heard in rodeo jargon and on ranches throughout the country, but many folks don't seem to know exactly what it means. Well, it turns out there's a few definitions for the popular phrase: (verb) don't give up, don't back down, tuffup, get back on your horse, give it all you've got, do the best with the hand you're dealt; see also Jacob Sloan. Perhaps the most recent local personification of the expression is found in ACHS freshman Jacob Sloan, who returned to the Stockyard two weeks ago after a two-month absence from a broken collar­ bone and fractured ribs. After his first bull refused to buck, some would have considered that it was a sign, perhaps that it was too early to make a come­ back. Sloan agreed—at least that it was definitely a sign...a sign that he needed to try a dif­ ferent bull, that is. His next draw was raring to go, and the projected champion made good on his second chance as he rode out until the horn sounded. His return (winning) bull ride proved why he's the cow­ boy to beat in the SBA's junior amateur division, as he now leads the pack with nine 6-second rides on the year. Sloan has a 170-point lead on his closest competitor with only two weeks remaining in the 2005 season. The last chance to catch Ja­ cob 'bucking out' locally will be tomorrow night at The Stock­ yard Bucking Company (Old Hwy. 421 N., located behind Rutherwood Baptist Church.) at 8:00 p.m. Senior Cody Oliver (#3), looks to take the Wilkes' Josh Johnson during Monday night's game. Huskies 8-1 over Vikings by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Monday night was senior night for the ACHS varsity men's soccer team, and the Team scores were: l*1—Al­ seniors showed up big-time nd—Ashe Coun­ leghany (87), 2 with six of the team's eight ty (93), 3rd—Wilkes Central goals in their 8-1 rout over th—Forbush (107). (98), 4 North Wilkes. Four-year se­ Individual scores: 1"'— nior Cody Oliver delivered a Chelsea Sexton/Ashe (38), nice hat trick (3 goals), while nd—Jessie 2 Poole/Alleghany fellow senior Lorenzo San­ rd—Megan Poole/Allegh­ (41), 3 chez knocked in two of his any (46)...9th—Erica Vannoy/ own. Sophomore Jonathan Ashe (55). Other Ashe scores: Leonard moved up from the Laci Everhart (56), Olivia Cox JV squad and did a great (60), Taylor Stansberry (60). Photo by Shane Hopkins Chelsea Sexton scored a 38 at Oakwoods Country Club on Tuesday to place first In the four-school match. In golf action Tuesday night at Oakwoods Country Club, the Ashe County Lady Huskies finished second to Alleghany, defeating Wilkes Central and Forbush. Junior Chelsea Sexton's score of 38 was good for first place overall, and this is the second match that she has topped the points leaders this season. Husky coach Ronnie PruitPs alma mater is #/ Pet. ktKalton Pts.for W-I. Pet. MVC Ashe County 6-2 .750 3-0 1.000 240 Surry Central 4-4 .500 3-0 1.000 184 Forbuish 3-5 .375 3-1 .750 96 Starmount 2-6 .250 1-2 .333 100 Wilkes (ci n 1-7 .125 1-2 .333 83 North Surry 1-8 .111 1-3 .250 93 North Wilkes 1-8 .111 0-4 .000 86 see Soccer, page 2B Top 10 football teams in state MVC Football Standings g&flfll job at goalkeeper, while se­ nior net-man Michael Graybeal played on the field and scored his second goal of the season with a nice shot into the corner just beyond the opposing goalie's reach. Chris Blevins and Chris Lyall also got in on the offen­ sive end, contributing one goal a piece. At halftime Oliver, San­ chez and Graybeal, along with senior teammates Pat Photo by Shane Hopkins Husky Football Coach Dale Galloway paused for a moment before the big Homecoming game to take a picture with four extreme A-C-H-S fans, with full-on purple body paint. (Below) Fifty JROTC cadets display the state flags at midfield, providing a beautiful presentation-corridor for the homecoming attendants during halftime ceremonies. 1. Wallace-Rose Hill inucpenuencc 3. Asheville 4, Rose j. i Foviucncc 6. Richmond Teachey Charlotte Asheville Greenville Super Six Southwestern 4-A Mountain Coastal Charlotte Rockingham !• Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Asheville Greensboro Southwestern 4-A Midsoutheastcm Southwestern 4-A Queen City Mountain Triad 9. Roberson t O.Dudley �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS ASU beats GA-Southern 24-7 by Appalachian Sports Information Sophomore Kevin Rich­ ardson ran for 208 yards to headline an all-around im­ pressive performance by No. 19 Appalachian State Uni­ versity in a convincing 24-7 victory over No. 16 Georgia Southern before 21,486 fans on a picture-perfect fall af­ ternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Richardson's 208 rushing yards were the most by a SoCon player since 2001, and he also caught six passes for a career-high 77 yards, giving him 285 allpurpose yards on the after­ noon, the most in the SoCon this season. App's triumph left it in a three-way tie atop the SoCon standings with No. 5 Furman (6-1, 21), who edged The Citadel, 39-31, in triple overtime on Saturday, and ASU's next opponent, Wofford (4-2, 2-1). TTie three-way tie could be­ come a four-way deadlock, pending Chattanooga's (4-2, 1-1) outcome versus Elon on Saturday evening. The Apps travel to Spartanburg, S.C. to face the Terriers on Sat­ urday, Oct. 22 at noon. The showdown will be televised live regionally on Comcast Sports Southeast. For the third time in its past three games, ASU boasts the SoCon's Offensive Player of the Week, as the conference office announced on Monday that ASU soph­ omore Kevin Richardson earned this week's honor. Richardson turned in the 20th 200-yard rushing per­ formance in school history on Saturday, and he needed just 22 carries to amass the 208 yards on the ground, good for a 9.5-yard average. The Elizabethtown, N.C. native ranks fourth in the SoCon and 28th nationally with 96 rushing yards per game (576 total) and leads the league with 137.8 allpurpose yards per contest (827 total) in 2005. In ad­ dition to SoCon accolades, I-AA.org named the sopho­ more running back one of its Weekly All-Stars on Monday. Richardson is one of just four players nation­ wide to earn the honor this week. Appalachian football ranks among the nation's top three in both average attendance and average percentage of capacity, ac­ cording to the latest I-AA statistics released by the NCAA on Tuesday. AppState has averaged 22,377 fans per game at Kidd Brewer Stadium this season, good for third nationally be­ hind only Tennessee State (25,342 per game) and Mon­ tana (23,506). Additionally, ASU's average attendance comes in at 134.39 percent of Kidd Brewer's listed ca­ pacity of 16,650, a figure that ranks second nation­ Old-School Athlete of the Week Scott Davis is this week's Old-School Athlete of the Week. Scott graduated from Northwest Ashe High School in 1986 and received Conference Player of the Year in football and basket­ ball, Honorable Mention All State in basketball and the Frank Spencer -2nd Runner Up Award which is given to top high school basketball players in northwestern North Carolina by the Winston Salem Journal. Scott attended Virginia Tech and was a member of the 1986-90 basketball teams and graduated in 1990 with a BS in marketing. He served as a graduate assistant for VT basketball in 1990-92 and earned a MS in sports management in May of 1993. From 1992-95 he was an assistant basketball coach at Longwood College and participated in the 1994 and 1995 NCAA Div. II National Tournament with a 20 game win streak in the 1993-94 season. In 1995-99, Scott returned to Virginia Tech as assis­ tant basketball coach and worked with notable Ace Custis for two years, one of four basketball players in VT history to have their jersey retired. He also coached Eddie Lucas for two years who was later drafted in the 2nd round of the 1999 NBA draft. In 1999, Scott became Associate Athletic Director at VMI with primary responsibilities being market­ ing and compliance director and game operations. He remained in that position until March of 2005 where he now serves as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics at Virginia Tech. His primary responsibilities are to develop and culti­ vate relationships with supporters in an effort to raise money for athletic scholarships and capital projects. Scott and his wife, Catie, and son, Sam, live in Blacksburg, Virginia. Photo by Shane Hopkins ASU running back Kevin Richardson had 285 all-purpose yards on Saturday against Georgia Southern, earning him SoCon Offensive Player of the Week and a spot on l-AA.org's national weekly All-Star List. ally behind only Villanova, which is averaging 16,884 fans per contest at 12,000seat Villanova Stadium (140.7 percent of capacity). This season marks the first time that Appalachian has boasted back-to-back crowds of over 20,000 since 1992. This week the ASU foot­ ball team was listed as the nation's top-rated I-AA team in the latest Jeff Saga­ rin NCAA football ratings, as Appalachian comes in at No. 73 in Sagarin's rankings of all 239 Division I teams. In addition to being the top-rated team in I-AA, Ap­ palachian is ranked higher than several high-profile I-A programs, including Ole Miss (No. 75), Arkan­ sas (77), Mississippi State (78), Utah (80), Marshall (82), East Carolina (87), Il­ linois (92), Kentucky (102), Hawaii (104), Washington (107), Syracuse (112), Ari­ zona (122) and Duke (138). Graybeal had a whopping 32 saves in the net, and goals were scored by Juan Jose Resendez and Cody Oliver. The JV team came away with a nice victory over the Rams, winning 3-1. Micah Todd had two goals for the Huskies and Tucker Clay scored one. Both teams finish up the season at home on Monday, October 24, at ACHS. The JV game begins at 5:15, with the varsity contest following at 7:00 p.m. Soccer continued from page IB rick Smith and Adam Widner, were accompanied by their parents onto the field and honored for their lead­ ership and fine play over the past four years. On Wednesday the varsi­ ty team shutout North Sur­ ry on the road, with Cody Oliver (2) and Josh Poe (2) accounting for the Huskies' score. Last week the soccer teams traveled to Starmount, where the varsity unit lost in overtime, 4-2. Raiders continued from page IB defensive end by Wine- caught the Yellow Jackets berg, as Goss virtually went off guard with no cadence on untouched 14 yards for his that play. The quarterback second touchdown of the just taps the center on the game. The two-point con­ butt and the center snaps version attempt failed to the ball. Center Avery Barr make the score 14-0. Late and right guard Anderson in the fourth quarter the Moore both made key blocks Yellow Jackets made their to spring Matthew for the deepest penetration into long touchdown run." The Raider territory. With the two-point conversion failed ball on the 18-yard line, and the Raiders held the the Raiders intercepted the Jackets on their final pos­ Jackets quarterback for the session for the 20-0 final. and learned it very quickly. football in this youth pro­ Each player on the team gram since the 5th grade. wore a wrist band and the We are starting to see the plays would be signaled in rewards of the youth pro­ from the sideline. We had gram as the varsity is hav­ 57 plays and 8 formations, ing their best season ever. which I know seems like a The future of Ashe Coun­ lot, but these kids knew ev­ ty Football is extremely ery one of them. In the eight bright. years I've been coaching the "I would like to thank the Raiders, this was the most parents of these young men. advanced group I've ever They provided tremendous support throughout the had. "We spent a lot of practice season. I would also like to time working on the fun­ say a big "Thank You" to a damentals of blocking and dedicated staff of assistant tackling and these kids did coaches. My brother, Rusty those two important funda­ Barr, who coached the line mentals as well as any team and made the defensive I have coached. This team calls, did an excellent job. displayed a tremendous We've been coaching to­ attitude and they were ex­ gether for 4 years now and tremely coachable and such really enjoy doing this to­ a joy to be around. They re­ gether. The two other assis­ ally wanted to be the first tants were Anthony Hamil­ Raider team to go 9-0. We've ton and Andy Cheek; both had two other teams that of these guys coached with Ashe Youth Basketball League 2 sign-up dates coming this month For: boys and girls in 3rd—6th grade At: all three elementary schools From: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. On: Saturday, October 22 or Saturday, October 29 Preparing for tennis tourney Photo by Shane Hopkins Senior Cyndi Lawler (front) and teammate Alex Eller play doubles under the lights at a night practice earlier this week at ACHS. After their dual-team tournament match at Shelby, the ladies tennis team will be traveling to Hendersonville today for individual regional competition. Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Congratulations! Thomas Lewis won this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. He correctly chose the race winner. Jimmie Johnson, who's average speed was 120.334 mph. Thanh you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson I Photo by Shane Hopkins Raider quarterback, Matthew Sexton, rushed for 96 yards on five carries and completed three passes for 47 yards. Defensively, Matthew had seven tackles from the cornerback position. third time. This time defen­ sive lineman Cameron Guyton dropped back into pass coverage for the intercep­ tion. "Our defensive line­ men don't normally drop back into pass coverage, but Cameron made a very instinctive play by read­ ing the quarterback's eyes," Coach Chris Barr said. With the Raiders facing a third down and two from there own 20 yard line, a silent QB sneak was called, and Matthew Sexton raced up field, and made one tack­ ier miss and was off to the races for an 80-yard touch­ down. "This play is very de­ ceptive," Coach Barr said. "We had been runrting a lot of plays on two and three during the game and we Offensively throughout the season the Raiders ran a very effective no-huddle offense. "We knew coming into the season this was a very talented, smart group of kids," Coach Barr added. "Rusty (brother and assis­ tant coach) and I attended a coaches' clinic this spring and learned the concepts of the no-huddle system from Scott Burton of Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Virginia, and Guz Malzahan from Springdale High School in Springdale, Arkansas. We owe a big thank you to both of these coaches as we were able to take what they did and apply it to our young­ sters. These kids absolutely loved the no-huddle concept Photo by Shane Hopkins Kole Goss, Westwood running back, had 102 yards rushing on 18 carries and scored two touchdowns. On defense, he led the team with eight tackles and one interception. were 8-0 and one that was 9-1. This sixth grade class is a special group. They have been playing together for 4 years now and have only lost one football game in that span. "At this age level, the goal of the youth program is to foster the enjoyment of the game and really teach the fundamentals and develop a feeder program to middle school and then to high school. The senior class on the varsity team is the first class that started playing me last year and both are extremely smart and do a tremendous job. Anthony worked with our special teams and linebackers. This year was probably the most dominating spe­ cial teams play we've ever had. Andy Cheek worked with the offensive and defensive backs, and our defensive secondary play improved tremendously as we had the most intercep­ tions we've had as a team in many years." Post NASCAR Contest again next week! Congratulations to Thomas Lewis for winning the bonus for the Nascar Contest! He correctly chose the top three drivers in the UAW-GM Quality 500! The bonus will restart with a $20 pot on Sunday, 10-23-05, with the SubWay 500. i % A Ann Howell is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Contest. Congratulations, Ann! She guessed more winning teams than any other contestant. Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 The Life Cycle, of PAGE 3B a Trog "prom "Egg to TabpoU to pro^ N I he poem below tells about the changes that occur in a frog's life c\clc In even line, there is one word that doesn't make sense. Find the correct word in the words below and write it in the puzzle. Hint: The correct word rhymes with it. I* rogs have varied habits and characteristics. Some live theii entire lives in water. Others live on land a n d only enter the There is jelly on the legs (13) What helps a frog to seethe (31 ft?e entjrf ma,ch (11) ls its thin and moist chin (6 down) u twenty_five days (7 down) It also uses rungs (15) \u n ofe w a t e r to m a t e and lay eggs. Frog eggs hatch a s tadpoles a n d Until they're ready to catch. (5) metamorphose into frogs. Frogs have free fingers on their To let the hair in. 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NC 336-246-2501 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" Jefferson, NC • 982-9456 or tell 977-0591 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson Fully Licensed & Insured 336-246-3367 �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST CENTURY 21 HERITAGE REALTY WELCOMES NEW AGENT LISA L. REYNOLDS Century 21 Heritage Realty located on Beaver Creek School Road in West Jefferson is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa L. Reynolds to their sales team. "We are thrilled to have Lisa join our group" said Broker-in-Charge Larry A. Stanley." Lisa has displayed a true zeal for the real estate profes­ sion and whether she represents a seller or a buyer, I have no doubt that she will get the job done!" Tim Parsons, Owner added, "Lisa has blended in very well with the Century 21 system and we look for great things from her" Lisa has been married for over 10 years to her husband Tim, who was also raised in Ashe County and they have two young children. Lisa's goal for her clients/custom­ ers is to make them feel comfort­ able and at ease through the entire real estate journey. If you want quality, stress-free service with that home-town flair, give Lisa a call. Century 21 Real Estate Corporation is the franchisor of the world's largest real estate BUSINESS H R E E O IS1 FRIDAYS! 2 Columns x 3 Inches C a l l o r c o m e hx/ a m i s e c S a n d r a a ho u t t h i s great deal! 336.846.72 64 e Main Street •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets •Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories •Rocking Chair Cushions •Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match Minimum One Month Commitment for real estate or related businesses on Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run 3 Discount : E p ONLY * •Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads •Comforters 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM 20* WANT TO BUY Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND ^ Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Roby Poe Road (336) 982-6020 brokerage system with more than 6300 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in more than 20 countries and territories worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) Todd welcomes offices for real estate, log homes by Linda Burchette www.jeffersonpost.com ERTISE multiple listings and Avery/ Watauga multiple listings," said Lin. "We branched out to Todd to better serve the southern part of the county and people along the Ashe and Watauga county line." "Todd and the Railroad Grade Road area is really • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can he reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. • There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 1 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. want to live there and buy land along the river." "We also want to serve the local people in Todd with their real estate needs," Lin said. "That was our main ob­ jective in opening the Todd office." Along with buying land in Jeff decided to establish Tim­ berwood High Country Log Assistant Editor Homes. People looking to buy land Available through both of­ and build a log home in Ashe fices of Ashe Mountain Prop­ County can find what they erties, Timberwood High need with Ashe Mountain Country Log Homes offers Properties and their new services in the various stages partner Timberwood High of log home construction and County Log development, from Homes, LLC. providing the logs to With two a turnkey log home. offices in Ashe The business is an County; West exclusive dealer for Jefferson and Ashe, Avery, Watau­ the new Todd ga, Alleghany coun­ location, Ashe ties in North Caro­ M o u n t a i n lina and Grayson Properties can County in Virginia. assist people "By combining in buying or the two businesses, selling land. we can offer a full The busi­ range of services ness opened from obtaining land in April 2001 to providing a log with an office home," said Jeff. "We on Mount Jef­ have select contrac­ ferson Road in tors that can provide the Greenfield construction assis­ building office tance ranging from behind Waldry-in to turnkey Mart, and for Timberwood Log this week of­ Photo by Linda Burchette Homes." ficially cut the Participating in the Oct. 14 ribbon cutting for the new Todd office of Ashe Mountain For more informa­ ribbon to open Properties and Timberwood High Country Log Homes is, from left: Gini Mann, Jeff tion, contact Ashe the Todd office Neal, Lin Neal, Ashe County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Beth Dixon, Mountain Properties between Todd and Bob Mann. The Mann's are owner/operators of Todd General Store next door to at 246-2743 or 877General Store the new business. 3909, Timberwood and Todd Mer­ popular for people these days, Todd and other areas of Ashe Homes at 246-2743 or 877cantile. Lin Neal is owner of Ashe and the historical aspect adds County, many folks want to 3913, or go online to www. Mountain Properties and a lot to interest in the area," build a home, most often a AsheMountain Properties, log home. To serve that need, com or www.TimberwoodBroker in Charge of the West said Jeff. Herman noted that Todd which goes hand in hand LogHomes.com. Jefferson location. Her hus­ band, Jeff Neal, is Broker in is often written about in re­ with the real estate services Charge of the Todd location. gional and national publica­ of Ashe Mountain Properties, He is also owner of Tim­ tions, and that draws people berwood High Country Log from all over the country. Homes. Ashe Mountain Prop­ Todd General Store and the erties also includes Herman community were scheduled Killian, Broker/Realtor, and to be featured in Thursday's the business is looking to add (Oct. 20) edition of the New York Times leisure section. new agents. "People like to step back In the real estate business since 1995, Lin decided to in time in Todd," Jeff added, open her own office in 2001 "with the former railroad, and business was so good New River, general store and that Jeff came on board. Her­ mercantile, outfitters, music, man joined the team in Au­ festivals and numerous ac­ tivities that go on there." gust 2004. "People are just attracted "To better serve our cli­ to that," Herman said. "In­ ents, we are members of Ashe variably, after a visit, many ML Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government guarantee. Reliable income and good credit are required. If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. www.jeffersonpost.com i(Put Heritage Realty Ashe. Inc. d/b/a Your Trust In Number One" Ontuifc 11 Beaver Creek School Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Business 336-246-2664 Real f slaU- (or Your World INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED M and © Century 21 Real Estate Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity 150408. WHISPERING CREEK FARM - This 3BR. 1BA farmhouse offers a lot of character! Home is mostly restored with new wiring, plumbing & many updates. Built in the late 1800's this farmhouse has 20 acres of paaturcland with Spencer Branch running through the property. Large bam. other old outbuildings & great garden spot. Large rooms with oak flooring & original wood ceilings & walls. Upstairs plumbed for another bath. $325,000. List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post 131984. BEAUTIFUL CREEK FRONT HOME - This cute 2 BR. 1 bath brick home has been remodeled and has lots of attic storage w/a small BR upstairs. A great I car attached garage w/workshop area & nice lawn. Views too! $119,000. n 3472. WARRENSVILLE - NEW Jim 150424. HOME IN LAUREL VIEW - Beautiful log home with privacy. Home features 3 BR, 3 BA, spacious rooms. 2 heat pump systems, and the Master BR has large bath and 2 walk in closets. Basement finish floor to be installed Nov. 2005. Low yard maintenance $370,000. Barna Log Home overlooking the New River. This beautiful 3 BR. 2.5 BA home features 2 covered porches, gas fp & lots of privacy from the 5.0 wood acres. $359,900. offered exclusively by Century 21 Heritage Realty 132048. CHARMING OLI) Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Weh Page. To list an ad or for more information, call 131915. GREAT HOME FOR LARGE FAMILY - or room to breathe! One level living in this 4 BR. 3 BA home upgraded w/new cab­ inets. huge built-in ovens, fireplace, 2 car attached garage, full bsmt. & almost 3000 sf htd space. $259,000. FARMHOUSE - in eastern Ashe Co. Home is livable, but would make a great fixer-upper project. 2 BR, 1 bath, mtn spring water, spring house & cellar. Situated on 3.745 acres pasture & timber land. $89,900. Land Listings: 150434. 2.5 ACRES ON SHORTCUT ROAD- Beautiful piece of unrestricted property with lots of native trees and a soothing creek on the property $16 900 132199. GATED COMMUNTIY - Views, wooded, mild restrictions, lovely new homes, and 9.25 acres make this a real deal! Bell Mountain in Wilkes Counts for only $4299.00 an acre $39,769.00 Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE FOR COMPLETE USTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. classified@jeffersonpost.com TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21heritagerealty.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 , 2005 592 South Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-7455 Toll Free -1-800-789-1312 FAX 336-246-4532 United. ountry D o g w o o d R ea l t y $ 'its ® m ii W . 3BR/2BA LOG CABIN on 10 acres in private setting with trails, grassy meadows, & wildlife galore. Covered front porch with deck that wraps to screened back porch. One level living with no yard to mow, all natural. Close to the North Fork of the New River. $275,000 #150425* H PAGE 5B %1 isnN» ENJOY MAIN FLOOR LIVING in this handcrafted home with oak cabinetry and custom herringbone oak floors. Spacious rooms and attention to detail make this hou se special. Located in excellent neighborhood. $199,500 #150348* ICUTE STONEBRIDGE 2BR/2BA LO(;| CABIN. It has that old-time log feel, yet has modern amenities. Bedrooms on each side of the quaint greatroom and a loft that could be an extra BR. Stone FP. $219,000 #150397* CLOSE TO TOWN! 3BR/2BA remodeled ranch with new cabinetry, appliances, windows. Hardwood floors, covered porch, deck, wood-burning fire­ place. Convenient location. $152,000 #150072* IGOLF COURSE VIEW! Exceptional 5BR/2.5BA FARMHOUSE situated on I3BR/2BA home overlooking the fairway, pond & pasture. Large wrap deck to enjoy mountain views. 2 fireplaces, full basement with 2 car garage. Fenced. Add'l acreage may be purchased. $325,000 #131060* almost 5 acres in a rural setting with beau­ NICE 2BR/1BA COTTAGE. Would make a great seasonal home or starter home. Private yard with 1 + acres. Recent updates, pastoral I views, outbuilding. Only $87,900 #150333* ::i PEACEFUL VALLEY SETTING! 3BR/1.5BA brick ranch on 1.3 acres with a native trout stream. Easy year round access. Appliances included. $139,000 #150381 BEAUTIFUL HOME with over 2 acres in excellent neighborhood. Enjoy the mountain views from the wraparound covered porch and rear deck. Hardwood floors, fireplace, finished bonus room over garage, oak cabi­ nets, whirlpool bath. $325,(KM) #150037* ms L IN-TOWN LIVING! 3BR/2BA GETAWAY 1/2 mile from the New brick ranch with a huge rear deck to enjoy your privacy. Central A/C, fireplace, full walkout basement, appliances included. $149,900 #150155* River. Fish in Peak Creek across the road. Hunt Club and Gamelands within 5 miles. Only $42,( #150020* GLORIOUS CONTEMPORARY MOUNTAIN HOME with magnificent views of the peak. 4BR/3BA and 2 half baths. Open floor plan maximizes the view. 2 master suites, wood & ceramic floors throughout. Numerous extras. $550,000 #131817* ENJOY RIVER VIEWS from the Jeck of this 2BR mountain getaway. Most furnishings and storage build­ ing are included. Quiet setting and :lose to town on .75 acre lot. $34,900 #131633* INEAR THE BLUE RIDGE PKWY. and the South Fork of the New River. Exceptional views from the sunroom of this 3BR/2.5BA home with new roof, siding & floor coverings. FP. skylight, basement garage. $179,500 #132285* 3BR/2BA BRICK RANCHER in peaceful valley setting with great views. Minutes from downtown Jefferson. Easy year-round access. $139,000 #150380 I3BR/1.5BA HOME conveniently located in a wooded setting between the Jeffersons and Boone. Sit on the front porch and listen to the creek. Features full walkout basement, fireplace. $285,000 #132093* WHITE FAWN FARM just off the Blue Ridge Pkwy. with over 51 acres of breathtak­ ing views. Located at 3,500 ft. elevation, this two-story colonial home features 8 rooms, brick wall fireplace, oak beamed ceiling, master BR with fireplace and Jacuzzi in master bath, large kitchen with oak cabinets, black granite countertops, Spanish tile floor, many extras. Perfect for horses, vineyard or private getaway. $650,000 #150073* 4BR/3BA LOG CABIN with long range| views of the mountains over Jefferson Landing Golf Club from the large wrapareound covered porch. Great room with vaulted ceilings, gas FP. 1.7 acres. $349,000 #131941* EXCELLENT 3BR/2BA HOME in one of the best neighborhoods in Ashe County. Hardwood floors and custom built-ins. appliances stay. 2 car garage. Pastoral views. Additional land is avail­ able. $259,9(H) #132219* GREAT 3BR/1BA VACATION COTTAGE on almost 7 acres and within | minutes of the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Enjoy views of the Peak and Peach Bottom Mts. Appliances and most furnishings Lire included. $127,500 #132023 of an old farmhouse, but with reliability of new construction. 2 FPS, full walkout base­ ment. $465,000 #150045* i rm NEAT REMODELED 2BR/1BA tiful year-round views. The look and feci UPDATED 2BR/1BA COTTAGE within walking distance to the arts district in downtown West Jefferson. Updated bath and kitchen, new floor­ ing. all new appliances. Ready to move into. Only $87,000 #150313 * COMMON ACCESS TO THE NEW RIVER! Beautiful 6BR/3.5BA log cabin on 1.7+ acres with long range views. Lots of covered porch and deck. Stone FP. finished basement w ith rcc room. $475,000 #131842* I3BR BRICK RANCH in a private set­ I3BR/2BA SPACIOUS "STONEBRIDGE" CABIN in natural 1 ting with great views. Partially wooded setting. Den, loft, garden room.stone yard with small stream. Refrigerator and FP, full basement with 2 car garage. electric range included. Outbuilding. A Many upgrades. Creek on property. great buy at $99,900 #132420* |Reduced to $358,000 #131822* | [3BR/1.5BA HOME with nice pasto­ ral views. User friendly floor plan, appliances included, 1 car attached garage and carport. Beautiful stor­ age shed. Reduced to $110,000 #131693* WALK TO MOUNTAIN AIRE GOLF COURSE! 3BR/2BA ranch in a great neighborhood with excellent long range views. Approximately 150 Christmas trees included. Reduced to $199,900 #131809* 2 DUPLEXES in Jefferson town limits. Wonderful opportunity - zoned commercial. One duplex has 2BR/1BA each, other unit has IB R/1BA in each. Refrigerators and ranges included. $149,900 #150418* 3P'jfllTTtl CUSTOM BUILT CONTEMPORARY HOME in Fleetwood Falls with views of Grandfather Mt. 3BR/2.5BA, FP, wraparound deck, lots ot glass to enjoy views. Located on 2 large landscaped lots. $339,000 #117896* IFAMILY RETREAT! 4BR/3BA home I3.7+ ACRES in Jordan's Bank Ijust off the Blue Ridge Pkwy in a parksubdivsion. Private setting near llike setting on over 3 acres. Huge kitch-1 town and the South Fork of the en & dining area, bunk house for guests. New River. $60,000 #150303* Stream, large workshop. Reduced to $279,000 #131032* •WE OFFER BUYER REPRESENTATION" >A BARKER CESCOODHART PHIL LEWIS MICK PHILLIPS JACK RIELLY GLENN TAYLOR SHERMAN LEE MEGHAN MINTON 110+ ACRE LOT on Three Trop Rd. Includes frontage on Three Top Creek access road. Sloping lot with hardwoods. $65,000 #150326* CALL 246-7455 FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF LAND & HOME OFFERINGS. CALL TOLL-FREE -1-800-789-1312 * No recent survey; exact acreage unknown. 1140+ ACRES with lots of road front­ age. mix of psture & woodland, creek runs along front of property. Barn. Long range views from top. Ajoining large tracts also available. $529,000 #150046* CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 • 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday s paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for Incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified© jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER s NOTICE. All real estate advertising In this newspaper Is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, tinancial status or national origin includes children un-, der the age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women A people securing custody of chil- < dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-tree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number tor the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Found on Hwy 221 near Mulatto Mountain Rd. A neutered brown dog with dock tail & leather collar. Possibly a hound mix. Call 219-0099 (night) or 846-2041 (daytime) Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone ® 977-1858. References available upon request. STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on v most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street .Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted Behavioral Technician needed to provide part-time habilitative services for a young man near Lansing NC. Services needed 3-4 hours a day, two days a week, for a total of 7.5 hours a week. Position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience working with persons with disabilities preferred. HomeCare offers excellent training, pay. and supervision. Please call HomeCare Management for an application at 828-264-1021, or tollfree at 888-878-5199. You may fax your resume to 828-264-0755. 140-Help Wanted Circulation/Reference Librarian I position available at the Whitetop branch of the Wythe-Grayson Regional Library. Position is responsible for providing public service to all patrons. High school diploma or GED and one-year's experience with computers and library work required. Application and position description for this part-time position is available at the Whitetop Public Library. Contact Mary Etta Clemons, Public Service Librarian at (276) 228-4951 for additional information. Apply at the Whitetop Public Library, 16153 Highlands Parkway, Suite A, PO Box 17, Whitetop Virginia 24292 by 5:00 PM,EST,Tuesday, November 1,2005. EOE Experienced Carpenters neededApply at GEM. Jobsite Trailer at First United Methodist Church. West Jefferson Fast Track Property Investments Looking for Construction Help in Boone & West Jefferson Area. Sheet rock/ Dry wall Painters Carpenters Electricians Landscape companies Please fax over business card or resume to 702-307-3005. Heavy Equipment Operator. We offer year round work, life, health, dental, eye care insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K savings plan. We offer competitive pay based on work experience and skill level. Please apply to Cardinal Quarries, 1200 Claybank Road, West Jefferson, NC. We are EOE J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Need some extra cash for Christmas and want to help bring in money to assist others? The Salvation Army wants to hire bell ringers for the upcoming Christmas Kettle Drive for Wilkes and Ashe Counties. Interviews will be conducted at the United Way of Wilkes County office located at 910 C Street on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Feel free to contact Denise Anthony, Office Manager/Kettle Coordinator at 704-872-5623, ext 3. Scott Brothers is now taking applications for the position of HVAC Installer. Applicants must have a valid NCDL, necessary hand tools, good work ethic, experience in ductwork installation, fabrication, design and layout. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a good work environ­ ment. Apply in person or call Scott Brothers Heating and Air, Inc., 10801 Hwy. 221 South Fleetwood. NC 28626. Telephone: (336) 877-1702 235-Christmas Trees Christmas Trees Fraser Fir, 8'-9', 9'-10'. Rodger Kimbrell PO Box 368 Sparta. N.C. 28675 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 250-Fumiture Brand New Sofa & Chair, Navy & Cream Print. Just Purchased, Still in Plastic, $400 336-877-4671 For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales Big Back Yard Yard Sale Sat. 7-2 Dishwasher, Weed Eater, Furniture, Toys, Glassware, Generator. Too much to list. LOCATION At Carolyn's.468 Beaver Dr. Beaver Creek Rain or Shine Garage Sale Sat. Oct. 22 7-12 Asst. Furniture: Chairs, Piano, Desk, Bedroom Suite, Washer-Dryer, Book­ case, Clothing and other asst. items. LOCATION Hwy 163, Across from Southern Devices Moving Sale Frl. & Sat. Oct. 21 422 8AM Everything Must Gol Table & Chairs $100, Bedroom Set $125, Living Room Set $75, Irrigation Pump $35, Tools, Lamps, Pictures, Dishes, Linens, Tires-Much More! LOCATION Nettle Knob Road. Ashe Lake Area. KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit I includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock Big 16.1 Hands, Red, 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross, Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. Please Leave Message if No Answer. 300Miscellaneous Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. The Ashe County Partnership for Children is seeking General Contracting Services for a renovation project. For information please contact Carol Coulter at 336-982-4588. Bids are due by November 4. 2005. CD Collection:. 50 Country, Rock, PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 300Miscellaneous 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4WD King Ranch, Castano Leather Seats, Six-Disc CD, Moonroof, Hard Shell Tonneau Cover, Bed Extender, 35k Miles, Clear Title. WJ $25,950 (336) 246-3614 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 •HUM.'nkfl jM [ik-3 : We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Free Puppies Black Lab & Golden Retriever Mix, 8 Weeks Old, Wormed & Have Shots. Call 877-4024 or 977-0229 FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Registered, fullblooded, yellow male lab, 5 yrs. old. Needs space to roam. Call 846-9022" 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Wanted To Trade: A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. 336-982-3994, leave message. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers FOR SALE 1999 Harley Davidson "Sportster" 1200 Custom Motorcycle. Very clean, garage kept bike. Has lots of chrome and new Badlander seat and new Dunlop tires, Great looking "Sportster", You would have to see it to appreciate it. Call anytime 336-384-3622 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy.16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472. Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 3BR/2BA home in Lansing $500 per month $500 security deposit (Town water and sewer) Call 384-2929 or 384-2560 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments "Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available I FOR SALE 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, VINYL AND SHINGLE EXTERIOR..STOVE AND REFRIGERA­ TOR.. SET AND DELIVERED... 5 YEAR WARRANTY...$99 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 W For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 For Rent 2 BR House in Lansing, $400/month, $400 security deposit. Good references also required. 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 6. House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14X80 Located in Friendship Park Jefferson, NC Take over payments $378 or Buy Call 336-982-7301 Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lotl HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quality, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain City TN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. INVENTORY LIQUIDATION SALE IN PROCESS! ONLY 3 2005 MODELS LEFT! GREAT DEALS ON QUALITY CONSTRUCTED HOMES. COME AND SEETHE DIFFERENCE. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 Land Home Large 3 Bedroom, HUD Approved in Lansing. $450/mo. plus deposit. 384-3489 or 336-830-3586 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! Nice 3 BR/1BA near town $675/month. Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1BR/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale LAND HOME? NEED LAND? GIVE ME A CALL! TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 I CAN HELP WITH THE HOME ALSO. PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN MILLERS CREEK, ROCK CREEK, BOOMER, WILKES­ BORO...1/2 ACRE LOTS TO 20 ACRE TRACTS.SOME OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. NEW INSTOCK! 3 GREAT FLOORPLANS...OVER 1600 SQ. FT. ONLY $49,995. DELIVERED AND SET UP—TAKE YOUR PICK! CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS!! 5 YR. WARRANTY.COME AND TAKE A LOOK. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARDTHIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 "O" DOWN PAYMENT WILL BUY YOU A NEW HOME. CALL FOR DETAILS. 6964035 OR 262-6049 ASK FOR STEVE OR LEAVE MESSAGE. OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit In Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 510-Mobile Home Lots for Sale READY TO GO!! 1600 SQ. FT. DOUBLE WIDE SET UP ROCK CREEK! NICE LOT, BRICK SKIRTING. Packages DOWN. PAYMENTS in Your Area. LESS THAN $600 A Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! MONTH. LESS THAN PERFECT CREDIT OK! HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Priced to Sell-Owner Retiring 7 Bay Garage with Large Store Room 5800 sq. ft. Many extras-must see. 8 min. from Boone. Main road $200,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 1.46 Acers in newly established Peaks Community. Private community, Great Views, Lot in prime location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information @ 561-719-6802. FOR RENT: Office space in Jefferson across from post office. 800 sq ft.$400/mo. Call Tim at 336-246-2662. Farm Property 36 Ac. Near West Jefferson, Beautiful Views, Pasture @ Stream, adjoining 2500 sq. ft. residence, with 2 Ac. available, located behind E. Jefferson Shell. Merchants of Real Estate. 336-724-LAND(5263) Bob 336-407-2743 Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. STORE BUILDING 5400 sq. ft. Good location, 8 min. from Boone. Must sell, priced right. $175,000 Firm. 828-264-9328 1115Professionals FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ HEAT PUMP. BUY WITH NO MONEY 535-Commercial Property 530-Lots & Acreage $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1145-Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDINGS 3 Cancelled Orders Brand new, still on pallet with warranty. Pay only remaining balances First come, First serve. Call for sizes 1-800-222-6335 x6000 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. $ $ $ LEARN TO DRIVE NOI'SftKltNCt NECESSARY FULL » PART-TIME CLASSES COl TRAINING FINANCING AVAILABLE JOB PLACEMENT ENROLLING NOW ALLIANCE TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAINING CENTERS WYTHEVILLB, VA 1-800-334-1203 Let Me Help Call George Barker DO YOU KNOW Till- CONTRACTOR AND Day: 336-973-2335 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? Evening: 336-903-6372 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. and AMH SEGRAVES CARE CENTER Arc you a good salesperson? Wc need an outside sales person for a product and service, used in every new and remodeled home. Commissions per sale can average $500 to $1,000. Mail your detailed resume and references to: 197 New Market Blvd-PMB 185. Boone. NC 28007 Full Time Positions: Med/Surg. RN All Shifts Telemetry Nurse 7p-7a Emergency Department RN 7p-7a Staff Pharmacist Nursing Facility Biller Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Segraves Care Center CNA To apply: apply in person at Human Resources of Ashe Memorial Hospital or mail your resume to Attn: Human Resources Ashe Memorial Hospital. Inc. 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 or email to hr@ushememorial.oig. KFC of West Jefferson is currently seeking hourly Team Members and Shift Leaders. Are you Dedicated? Loyal? Motivated? Looking for a job with great benefits? *A Great Working Environment * Incentive Programs * Advancement Opportunities •Competitive Wages Please Apply In Person Kentucky Fried Chicken 51 Iteaver ("reek School Road �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Municipal Elections will be held in Ashe County in the towns of Jefferson, Lansing and West Jefferson on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. The polls will be open at 6:30 A.M. and will close at 7:30 RM. Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the estate of Jack D. Gwyn deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 647 Low Gap Rd., Jeffer­ The following offices son, NC 28640 on or will be submitted to the before the 30th day of voters; Jefferson, 3 December, 2005, or Alderman, Lansing, this notice will be Mayor (2yr unexpired pleaded in bar of their term) & 3 Alderman recovery. All persons and West Jefferson, 3 indebted to said estate Alderman. Each Alder­ shall make immediate man position is for a 4 payment. Year Term. This the 26th day of The registration books September, 2005. will close on Friday, October 14, 2005. Ann G. Estes One-Stop ABSENTEE Amy G. Price VOTING will begin on Co-Executrix THURSDAY, October for the estate of 20th at the office of the Jack G. Gwyn Board of Elections in Jefferson. This ONENOTICE TO STOP ABSENTEE CREDITORS voting will end on SATURDAY,November Having qualified as 5th. 2005 at 1:00 P.M. Administratrix of the Estate of Leonard Fred Persons who are not Miller, late of Ashe certain of their registra­ County, North Carolina, tion status or their this is to notify all precinct location should persons having claims contact the County against said estate to Board of Elections in present them to the Jefferson. The office is undersigned at 3924 open Monday through Silver Chalice Dr., Friday from 8 to 12 and Winston-Salem, NC 1 to 5. The phone num­ 27101 on or before the ber is 336-219-2570. 9th day of January, 2006, or this Notice will Registration facilities be pleaded in bar to and polling places are their recovery. All accessible to the elder­ persons indebted to the ly and handicapped. In estate will please make the case of a voter not immediate payment to being able to enter the the undersigned. polling place, they may vote curbside during This the 4th day of the hours that the polls October, 2005. are open. The Ashe County Board of Elections will have scheduled absen­ tee meetings on the fol­ lowing dates: October 14th, 21st, 28th, No­ vember 4th, and 7th. These meetings will be at 5:00 P.M. at the of­ fice in Jefferson and are subject to be canceled if no ballots are to be approved. Dated this the 30th day of September 2005. Ralph G. Bare, Chairman Ashe County Board of Elections ffur Deborah Miller Cox Administratrix for the Estate of Leonard Fred Miller The Ashe County Department of Social Services will be accepting bids for its commodity distribution program from October 21 through Monday, October 31, 2005. The organization or group will be selected com­ petitively based upon the following factors: 1. Most workable implementation plan. 2. Manpower available COl'NTSY misCMS) for distribution and related activities. 3. Ability to maintain accurate records in with compliance State and Federal regulations. GET OUT OF LINE Once selected, the group will contract for distribution through September, 30, 2006, and meet the specifica­ tions in the contractual agreement. Please call or visit the Ashe County Department of Social Services at 219-2700 for additional information. Now you don't have to wait in line for government services and information because now the government is officially online at FirstCov.gov. In an instant, you can print out tax and Social Security forms you used to wait in line for. You'll also find passport and student aid applications and more. FirstGov.gov. Lose the wait FirstGov.gov The official web portal of the Federal Government For government information by phone, call 1-800-FED-INFO tl-800-333-4636). A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. List Your For Rent or Lease Properties with the Jefferson Post Wish that Special Someone a Happy i Birthday! Eye strain from computer use is the number one complaint of office workers. 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Discover A American Express �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 JEFFERSON POST LIGHTERSIDE Super Crossword E^W"NID ACROSS 1 Beauty's beau 6 Wrap up 12 President Bush was one IS Numbers man? 18 More painful 20 Swerve 21 Vigors partner 22 Moon crawler 23 Riddle Part 1 25 Mollify 27 Badminton stroke 28 Privy to 29 Fancy vase 31 Declaims 32 -Hey —'' ('68 smash) 33 Order 37 Sign of summer 35 Texas landmark 40 "M" man 41 Contami­ nate 43 Author Dlrtesen 44 Riddle Part 2 49 Sought silver 51 Makes loathor 52 Like the Kalahari 53 —wop 54 Tablet 92 Dennehy or 55 Commodous Keith 57 Nodded off 94 Firstborn 59 Cocky kids 96 Rachel's 61 Exodus edible 62 Annoyed 63 Melee 98 Noodle 64 Illinois city feature 66 Riddle 99 Sharp Parts 100 — Dhabi 67 Votes In 103 In a rough 68 Grand manner relative 106 Answer to 69 -of riddle Fools' 111 Broad at (•87 hit) 112 Bend 70 Prowl someone's 71 Injures -(yak) 72 Stutfable 113 Emulate pasta Earhart 73 Big wheel 114 Tranquil on -Wheel' 116 Petty or 74 Pecklnpah Poston or Wana116 HSTs maker successor 77 Granada 117 Conkkng or Ales 78 Soatish 116 Thorough­ gamboler fares 79 Shakespoaroan DOWN villain 1 Holler 60 New 2 Narcissus' Mexico's nymph state flower 3 Melville 82 Riddle Part 4 maniac 67 Heavy 4 Plop down reading? 6 Monotony 88 Ponti's 6 Read partner 89 French spa 7&2U 90 Roofing start material 8 Branch 6 Pigskin 10 T2I — No' ('65 hit) 11 Happen next 12 Writer Hunter 13 Sass 14 Lasting effect 15 Trolley sound 16 Trattoria treat 17 Iowa city 19 Sonata movement 24 Adversary 26 Big revolver? 30 Hit the hay 32 TVs •— and the Fatman" 33 Soft 34 Ages 35'A—In the Dark' ('88 film) 36 Legal matter 37 Competed 38 — Minor 39 Arrive at Kennedy 40 Andes animal 42 Eager 43 Prankster 44 Right a wrong 45 Looks longingly 48 Proclamation 47 Greek vowels 48 Renowned 78 Office plan! 79 Egyptian 50 Daddy ducks 56 Slap- •1 Hatch's home 83 Nomde crime"' 84 Detested 86 With 93 Down, "Air Musiccomposer 86 First lady? 90 Goes after 91 Poet Sidney 92 Tenors n&SL. 68 The yoke's on them 59 Uke some stairs 60 Taxi •1 — Blanc 62 Lab oqupment S3 Word with circus or collar 64 Coldshoulder 65 Ballel Love" 87f62' 68 "Scat!' 69 Rampur relwh 70 "The Dragone ot Edenauthor 72 Rational 73 Egyptian Nobeiiat 74 James Harriot, for tnbute 93 See 85 Down 96 "The Merry Widow" composer 96 Rock's — Zeppelin 97 Gab 98 Thornfiefd governess 99 Elbow's 75 76 ©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Work) rights reserved Subscribe to the Jefferson Post today CallJoEvelyn at 846-7164 laapgl SOLOITLP S STCLFS Week of October 24 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be growing impatient with a situation that seems to resist efforts to resolve it. But staying with it raises the odds that you'll find a way to a suc­ cessful resolution. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine's as­ pect this week. This would be a good time to combine the two and take a trip to see family members for a pre-holiday get-together. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague could make a request you're not com­ fortable with. If so, say so. Better to disappoint some­ one by sticking with your principles than disappoint yourself if you don't. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child's ability to adapt to life's ebbs and flows helps you deal with the changes that you might confront at work or at home, or both. Things settle down by the week's end. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good week for Leos and Leonas to get some long-outstanding business matters resolved. Then go ahead and plan a fun-filled family getaway weekend with the mate and the cubs. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A possible workplace change seems promising. If you decide to look into it, try not to form an opinion on just a small part of the picture: Wait for the full image to develop. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A newcomer helps keep things moving. There might be some bumpy moments along the way, but at least you're heading in the right direction. You win praise for your choices. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You could be pleasantly surprised by how a decision about one thing opens up an unexpected new option. Also, assistance on a project could come from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (Novem­ ber 22 to December 21) With more information to work with, you might now be able to start the process that could lead to a major change. Reserve the week­ end for family and friends. CAPRICORN (Decem­ ber 22 to January 19) This could be a good time to be­ gin gathering information that will help you turn that long-held idea into some­ thing substantive. A per­ sonal matter might need extra attention. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new challenge might carry some surprises. But you should be able to handle them us­ ing what you already know. That new supporter should be there to lend assistance. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone might 2 Shows Saturday be trying to disguise his or her true motives. But the perceptive and perspica­ cious Pisces should have little or no problem finding the truth in all that foggy rhetoric. BORN THIS WEEK: You can always rely on your peo­ ple skills to help you find solutions to problems oth­ ers often give up on. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. cJambe^ We are located 1 mile north of the Parkway on Hwy. 16 in Glendale Springs, North Carolina October 22,2005 1 st Performance Dinner at 12:00pm • Show at 2:00pm 2nd Perfomance Dinner at 6:00pm • Show at 8:00pm Roni Stone man Over 20 Years on "Hee-Haw" Ernie Ashworth "Grand Ole Opry" Talk Back Trembling Lips f.D. Higgins ind The Country Express /VBRF - 98.1 FM Advance Tickets $20.00 Each • At the Door $25.00 For information or to purchase Advance Tickets Call 336-246-2900 Get Your First Month Free When You Sign Up for SkyBest DSL! Try it soon, offer expires November 11, 2005. SkyBest DSL makes it faster, easier and more convenient to share photos, download games, music, video and graphics, pay bills, shop, or do anything else online in a flash. It's far faster and more reliable than dial-up. Unlike other DSL providers, SkyBest DSL gives you our best high­ speed Internet for one great monthly fee, with no contracts to sign - ever. See how SkyBest DSL can kick your computer into high gear today. SkyLine SkyBest Reach for the sky. 877-1350 or 846-1350 www.skybest.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 PAGE 11B COMMUNITY NEWS , - r£D" Wear a charm bc£*r Show your support! \ During llw mnCKh y\ f of Oaabef HercbrtfxJi Charm will doc-iic 15% of the proccxvk frucn ihc ult o( in pink ribbon 7 durm to tin .Susan C. Komrn lOurAiuoci Retail $16.00 Brand $14.40 OCTOBER SPECIAL $11.99 Also available in gold plate, I0k/I4k, white & yellow hot-diamonds' Retail $108.00 Brand $86.40 t— OCTOBER SPECIAL $89.99 Wo «ro coning on strong wfh our nor# TTKoci OaOMBon of Tiinosten CartrMe confort fit mgt Itut period^ rfcflrw totafi •ML In m oilraotdnaty praam. Tungdtai mil prmdsn are tor^d tojatlwr of 2.400 d07ws to form nnjs tint wa virtu­ ally hitaftiKlitto and icnBch fc:o1 Thsn Bi9t ere pdishid wtti a dtrrnom ocmpomrl, r inriling In a pcfhh and slino Bin I wll hit fo wot Tltt Duudwti Kuq Brand Jewelry �NISSAN Free 19-inch color TV with every purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle! This Wednesday • Thursday • Friday • Saturday Nissan Sentra Nissan Nissan Frontier Xterra Nissan 350Z Nissan Titan WHAT A DEAL! S3,000 down cattfi or trade plus upfront feat, 60-month lease. 12,000 miles por year Nissan Pathfinder � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2005_1021 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., October 21, 2005] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 24 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-10-21 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/189899c676c32f68afb9b97ce118bca0.pdf ec89ea17d802ef53d6836682c5dfd4d6 PDF Text Text Tennis team ladies advance page 1B Tuesday Starmount ends Huskies' streak 50c October 25, 2005 page 1B Phone: 336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com Cross country girls place second Volume 80, Issue 85 page 2B SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Chief's may file bankruptcy by Jim Thompson Editor Chiefs Fire and Rescue is considering its options, including the possibility of filing bankruptcy, a com­ pany spokesman confirmed Friday. John Lisk said that the owner of the company, Rick Ashley, had retained North Wilkesboro attorney Robert Laney "to advise the owner of his best options." Laney, a member of the McElwee Law Firm, handles bank­ ruptcy cases. Lisk indicat­ ed that was an option, but added, "no decision has been made." The layoffs of approxi­ mately 25 workers—Chiefs entire staff—came after failed negotiations to sell the company's Jefferson build­ ing. "The owners tried to sell it on a sale/lease back basis," Lisk explained. "This would have freed other assets of the owner to provide capital for the company." An offer was received for the build­ ing, Lisk said, "but it was less than the first mortgagee was willing to accept." Chiefs is a manufacturer of fire and EMS vehicles, as well as a dealer in related supplies. Gun taken from boy at Westwood Elementary by Jim Thompson Editor West Jefferson Police are still investigating a late Fri­ day incident at Westwood Elementary School in which a pistol was taken from a student. According to Chief James Williams, a 10 year old boy, who is student at Westwood, was allegedly found to have brought a pistol to the school. Williams said the in­ said. vestigation had not revealed Williams said the inves­ the reason the child did this. tigation so far had deter­ "By the time we got there, mined the father of the boy the boy had already left for had kept the pistol locked home with his parents," Wil­ up, but the child had located liams said. ,the key. He said he did not The weapon taken from believe the parents had done the boy was a small caliber anything wrong in the case. two-shot pistol, which Wil­ The boy will be charged liams called a derringer. "It under juvenile laws, Wil­ was not loaded and nobody liams said. He will also face was threatened," Williams penalties from the school. Sales of church prints to help homeless children Local educators saluted at Riverview's Executive Ball by Jim Thompson Editor Teachers and school ad­ ministrators were the stars at Saturday's Third Annual Executive Ball at Riverview Community Center in Creston. The dinner and entertain­ ment brought over 76 gueBts to the center for a prime rib dinner, followed by enter­ tainment featuring Cross­ roads and Andrea Lynn. by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Artist B.J. Mauer has cre­ ated a watercolor print of First Baptist Church in West Jefferson as a fundraiser to help children. "I was inspired by a post­ card I did for a friend, and it just came to me that I could do this for a fundraiser," said Mauer. "My desire is to help children." Funds raised from the sale of the prints will be donated to the Ebenezer Children's Home in Wilkes County and to Pat Greene for her mission to the Ukraine to help street children. Greene has visited the Ukraine to help with the Eurasia Center for Home­ less Children, and expects to make a return visit in the spring. Many of the children there have no home and no possessions. Efforts are being made to establish a center for them to live in. The Ebenezer Photo by Jim Thompson Legendary singer Greg Carroll was emcee at the Third Annual Executive Ball at Riverview Communty Center. School Superintendent Donnie Johnson (right) was one of the honorees. Greg Carroll, who ar­ ranged the ball and served as emcee for the evening, presented certificates hon­ oring a group of educators from the county. Those hon­ ored were: •School Superintendent Donnie Johnson; ley of Ashe County Middle School; •Principal Rick Powers of Blue Ridge Elementary School; •Principal Kim Barnes of Mountain View Elementary School; •Principal Keith McClure •Donna Absher, assistant of Westwood Elementary superintendent; School; and •Principal Phil Howell of •Elaine Cox, Ashe County Ashe County High School; Teacher of the Year •Principal Bobby Ash­ See Bali page 5A Elections coming November 8 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Photo by Linda Burchette Members of Girls In Action at First Baptist Church of West Jefferson pose with artist B.J. Mauer who has created a wa­ tercolor print of the church as a fundraiser. Children's Home in Wilkes provides the same services for homeless and orphaned children in this region, and is looking to build another house. "West Jefferson First Bap­ tist Church" prints are mat­ ted and ready for hanging or framing. The print is an 8x10 with matting to about 14 by 16 inches. They are expected to be available this week. Cost is a starting donation of $25, and more is welcome. The church's girls youth program, Girls In Action See Prints, page 5A Town residents in Jeffer­ son, West Jefferson and Lan­ sing will go to the polls Tues­ day, Nov. 8 to choose among candidates for aldermen and in Lansing they will also vote for a mayor. Three seats for alder­ men are open in each town, but only in West Jefferson is there competition for those seats. Sitting aldermen Ted Huffman, Earl McNeill and Grant Price face five candi­ dates seeking election. They are Greg Baldwin, Calvin Green, Haskell McGuire, Jerry McMillan and Stephen Shoemaker. Aldermen in Jefferson seeking re-election are Bluferd Eldreth, Mark John­ ston and Max Yates. And in Lansing, aldermen Bill Cline, Steve Farrington and Dennis Paul Trainor Jr. seek election along with Mayor Jason Ring who is running for an unex­ pired term ending in 2007. Ring moved from alder­ man and mayor pro tern to the mayor's position in March 2004 following the resignation of Mayor Dayna Brown who had been elected in 2003 to serve until 2007. The three Lansing alder­ men seeking election were appointed to fill the seats of Ring and two previous alder­ men who resigned from the board - Sharon Price when she moved out of town and Leva Reeves. One stop absentee voting in the municipal races con­ tinues until the Saturday before the election, Nov. 5. Town residents may vote at the board of elections office in Ashe County Courthouse Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. On Election Day, Nov. 8, voters may cast their ballots at the fire departments in Jefferson and Lansing and at the Ashe County Arts Center in West Jefferson between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the board of elections office at 219-2570. 'Pay attention to your body,' cautions cancer survivor by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor No one likes to think they might have cancer so many people put off screenings and ignore warning signs. Espe­ cially women who face breast cancer. Many don't realize they have risk factors that can make them more vulner­ able to the disease. October is the perfect time as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to pay attention to the signs, get a mammogram, and learn more about risk factors. Mary Carol Elmore was not told by any physician that she had risk factors, includ­ ing having her first child in her 30s and thickening breast tissue in her 50s. But she did Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffer8onpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffer8onpo8t.com pay attention to the signs, and that most likely saved her life. Elmore began having regu­ lar mammograms in her 40s. In her 50s, a radiologist found something "suspicious" and performed a needle biopsy and found an atypical hyper­ plasia (increasing breast tis­ sue cells). Elmore was on her way to Bangledesh where she would live for the next three years with her family. The ra­ diologist suggested she have a mammogram while there. She said she did have one in Thailand, but it was unread­ able. When she returned to the United States, Elmore had another mammogram and the doctor found a lump thought to be a cyst. She moved to Ashe County eight years ago and continued with mammo­ grams until 2002 when the radiologist again found some­ thing suspicious and sug­ gested another mammogram in six months. She took her x-rays to UNC Chapel Hill for further testing. "Through all of this, I nev­ er felt a lump," Elmore said. "A doctor, a nurse, nobody felt a lump. The doctor at Chapel Hill thought there was some­ thing strange and did an ul­ trasound, and said I needed a stereotactic biopsy. You'd probably have to go to a teach­ ing hospital for that. They got a small sample and it came War in Iraq 1,983 U.S. service people killed (as of 10/21) 15,220 U.S. service people wounded (as of 10/21 back positive for cancer." Elmore said she made an appointment with one of the hospital's surgeons and on the day of the surgery they injected dye into the breast to follow the path of the can­ cer. They traced it to the first lymph node and removed that, stopping there to pre­ vent lymphodema. She said breast cancer surgery today is more specific and lymph nodes are not usually taken unless affected by the cancer. This prevents the weakness in the arms caused by remov­ al of tissue. "It was all done in one day," she said of her surgery. "I went home that day and they set up radiation treatments. I had five days of radiation with weekends off for five and a half weeks. I didn't have to have chemotherapy, which is needed when the cancer is aggressive or spreads. I had the muscinous type, which is a 'good' type. I never had any trouble with burning or a rash because the radiation now is so focused on you and your particular situation." Elmore said that there were so many risk factors in her case. Not only having children late and thickening breast tissue, but also hav­ ing been on hormone replace­ ment therapy for years and even some of the treatments like the needle biopsy created a risk factor. Farmers market regular season to end This week will be the last regular operation of the Ashe County Farmers Market in West Jeffer­ son for 2005. The market closes for the season at the end of October. But never fear; there's more to come. Although the regular market will be over this Saturday (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.), two special Holiday. Markets are planned in November. These are Saturday markets on Nov. 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. "Women need to be aware that all the signs are symp­ toms, too." she said. "I took hormone replacement ther­ apy for 11 years. It's best to take none. No doctor suggest­ ed that I stop. You need to pay attention to your body. If you feel something is wrong, trust your instincts. A big sign is exhaustion, feeling like you're swimming under water all the time." Elmore said that getting treated at a teaching hospi­ tal has its advantages. They are doing tests on different techniques, and if you have cancer in one breast you have a risk for cancer in the other breast so you get a free MRI See Sunii'or, page 5A Vendors will be on hand with gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, weaths, pine roping, arts and crafts. Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more to offer as unique holiday gifts and special treats. Visitors will be treated to hot apple cider and hotdogs. Don't forget to pick up a copy of the 2006 Farmers Market Calendar in time for next year. There's lots of tasty recipes from vendors and customers. Proceeds benefit the market. For more information about the market and how to be a vendor, call 219-2650. �PAGE 2A TUESPAY/ OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES John Kenneth Price Larry Lynn Lambeth August 25, 1932 October 17, 2005 January 2, 1929 October 18, 2005 Clemmons, NC John Kenneth Price age 73 of Clemmons, NC, died Mon­ day, October 17, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Price was born in New­ castle, NB. Canada on August 25, 1932 to Jack James and Annie Maude (Gahan) Price. He worked as a mechanic all his life and retired from Mock Tire Service in Win­ ston Salem, NC. In his re­ tirement he loved to do car­ pentry work. Mr. Price was preceded in death by brothers; Victor Price, John Price and a sister, Barbara Price. A graveside service was held Friday, October 21,2005 at 2:30 p.m. at Bethany Unit­ ed Methodist Church Cem­ etery. Lloyd Denny opened the service, and the eulogy was delivered by Lynn Price, and the family reflected and celebrated the life of Mr. Price. Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Beverly Denny Price; daughter, Cavina Clark of Rock Hill, SC; broth­ ers, Charles Price of Detroit, Michigan, David Price of Fredericton, NB. Canada, Bobby Price of Lower Sackville, N.S. Canada, Peter Price of Calgary, AB. Canada, Gary Price of Plattsburg, New York, Gerald Price and Ralph Price of Montreal Quebec, Canada & Rex Price of Calgary, AB. Canada; sisters, Linda Price of Edmonton, AB. Canada; Donna Laumann of Warner Robbins, GA; mother-in-law, Dorothy Denny of Todd, NC; brother-in-law, Bryan Lloyd Denny of Winston Salem, NC; sisters-in-law, Tammy Denny McCollum of Winston Salem, NC, and Michelle Denny of Todd, NC. Several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive. To send condolences to the family visit our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Newton Grace "Pauline" Fowler Richardson Crumpler February 7, 1921 October 18, 2005 Larry Lynn Lambeth, 76, of Newton died Tuesday, Octo­ ber 18, 2005 at his residence. Born January 2, 1929 in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Clarence Sylvesta and Carolyn Hazel Crabtree Lambeth. Prior to becoming a pastor he was a freelance actor doing com­ mercials and training films. He was a retired pastor of the Western North Carolina Con­ ference of the United Meth­ odist Church. He was a Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include wife of 45 years, Anna Faye Mc­ Neill Lambeth of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Lydia Lynne, and Andrew Dosa of Omaha, NE, Laura Lesa Lambeth Bowman of Taylorsville, NC; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Lee and Brenda Lambeth of Aus­ tin, TX, Laird Lawrence and Donna Lambeth of West Jef­ ferson, NC; grandchildren, Logan, Emily, and Jean Marie Lambeth of Austin, TX; Emily Faye Bowman of Taylorsville, NC, Sabrina LeAnne Lam­ beth of West Jefferson, NC, and sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Don Bassett of Greensboro, NC. A Service of Remembrance was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Newton. Rev. Dan­ iel G. Martin officiated. The family received friends fol­ lowing the service. Memorials may be made to: St. Jude's Children Hospital, 332 Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38105 or to First United Methodist Church Renova­ tion Fund, PO Box 926, New­ ton, NC 28658. Condolences may be sent to the Lambeth family at Mrs. Grace "Pauline" Fowler Richardson, age 84, of Crumpler, died Tuesday night October 18, 2005 at Ashe Me­ morial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Senter Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Bobby Absher, Elder Ed Bow­ man and Nathan Eggers offi­ ciating. Burial followed in the Brown-Fowler Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Oc­ tober 21, 2005 at Boone Fam­ ily Funeral Home. Mrs. Richardson was born in Ashe County on Monday, February 7, 1921 to the late James Thomas Fowler and the late Annie Elizabeth Edwards Fowler. She was a homemaker. She was a mem­ ber of Senter Primitive Bap­ tist Church. She is survived by two sons, Jim Richardson and wife, Betty, and Kenneth Richardson and wife, Patty, all of Crumpler; three daugh­ ters, Volree Johnston and husband, Richard, of Kernersville, NC, Debra Freeman and husband, Sammy and Edna Michaels and husband, Mikie, all of Lexington, NC; a sister, Lillian Richardson, of Crumpler; a brother-in-law, Garland Baldwin, of Jeffer­ son; a sister-in-law, Dorinda Fowler, of Crumpler; a special friend and caregiver, Joann Holman; seventeen grand­ children; twenty-one great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorials may be made to: Senter Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Elder Bobby Ab­ sher, 183 Old Ridge Road, Crumpler 28617 or Ashe County Cancer Society, c/o Rena Adams, 372 Oscar Day Road, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may give the family your condolences at our web- The Lambeth family en­ trusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home & Crematory in New­ ton, NC. com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. Margaret Sexton Graybeal Mouth of Wilson, Va. November 18, 1916 October 18, 2005 Margaret Sexton Graybeal, age 88, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., the Grassy Creek com­ munity, passed away October 18, 2005 at the home of Rick and Gena Ellison. She was born November 18, 1916 in Welch, West Virginia to How­ ard Roscoe and Novella Mallory Sexton. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Paul T. Graybeal, a brother, Charles Sexton and a sister, Helen S. Sampson. She was a wonderful homemaker and had worked for 30 years at Grayson Garment in Independence. Margaret was a faithful member of the Grassy Creek Church for 75 years. Surviving are two sons and spouses, Robert L. and Emily Graybeal of Riverview, Fla. and William P. and Carol Graybeal of Meadowview, Va.; one granddaughter and spouse, Dawn and Tomas Williams of Canton, Ga.; two great grandchildren, Ethan and Erin Williams of Canton, Ga.; two sisters, Betty Roland of West Jefferson, NC and Nancy Murrell and spouse, Charlie of Redding, Calif.; two brothers and spouses, How­ ard and Anne Sexton of Winston-Salem, NC and Douglas and Mary Sexton of Johnson City, NC and several nieces and nephews. The family is eternally grateful to Rick and Gena Ellison for the care, love and compassion goven to Marga­ ret for the past two and one half years. Funeral services were con­ ducted Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 3 p.m. in the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church at Grassy Creek, NC. Rev. Charles McKinney offici­ ated. Interment followed at the Grassy Creek Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers were Scott Hart, Robert VanHoy, Sanford Fishel, Dale Folwell, Kevin Roland, Morris Roland, Rick Ellison and Thomas Wil­ liams. Honorary pallbearers were Kyle R.Graybeal, Larry Graybeal, Lloyd Halsey, Rex Halsey and David VanHoy. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial contributions were made to the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church, c/o Bet­ ty Spencer, treasurer, 1854 * Grassy Creek Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Arrangements were made by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. Williard Wilson Richardson Crumpler October 1,1921 October 20, 2005 Willard Wilson Richard­ son age 84 of Crumpler, NC, died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Richardson was born in Ashe County, NC on Oc­ tober 1, 1921 to the late Jim and Bertie Williams Rich­ ardson. He served in the US Army during World War II, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Funeral ervices were held Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Badger Fu­ neral Home Chapel. Elder Bobby Absher, Rev. Reeves Jones, and Rev. Lloyd Frye officiated. Burial followed in the Fowler-Brown Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, October 23, 2005 from 1 - 2 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Richardson issurvived by his wife, Lillian Fowler Richardson; son, Donnie Richardson of Crumpler, NC; daughter, Rita Richardson of Crumpler, NC; three grand­ children and three great grandchildren. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralBadger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Leighann Marie Shepherd Warrensville May 1,1978 October 21, 2005 Miss Leighann Marie Shepherd, age 27, of War­ rensville died Friday, Oc­ tober 21, 2005 at her resi­ dence. Funeral services were held Monday, October 24, 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Jim Francis officiating. Burial followed in Brown Cemetery in the Rich Hill Community. The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Miss Shepherd was born on Monday, May 1, 1978 in Ashe County to Leon and Sandy Roten Shepherd. She was a member of Sugar Tree Baptist Church. Leighann loved the computer and her two dogs; she was a great collector of dolphin figurines and beanie babies. Miss Shepherd is sur­ vived by her parents; Leon and Sandy Roten Shepherd of Warrensville; her fiancee Marty Davis of Sparta; two brothers Mark Shepherd and wife, Angela, Keith Shepherd and wife, Jamie, all of Warrensville; maternal grandmother, Jean Roten of Warrensville; one nephew, Een Shepherd and several aunts and uncles also sur­ vive. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Sugar Grove Baptist Church, c/o Jim Greer, PO Box 281, Warrensville, NC 28693 You may send your con­ dolences to the family at our website www.boQnefvmemLhQmecom. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Miss Shep­ herd's arrangements. Obits continued on page 3A Get Your First Month Free When You Sign Up for SkyBest DSL! Try it soon, offer expires November 11, 2005. SkyBest DSL makes it faster, easier and more convenient to share photos, download games, music, video and graphics, pay bills, shop, or do anything else online in a flash. It's far faster and more reliable than dial-up. Unlike other DSL providers, SkyBest DSL gives you our best high­ speed Internet for one great monthly fee, with no contracts to sign - ever. See how SkyBest DSL can kick your computer into high gear today. SkyLine SkyBest Reach for the sky. 877-1350 or 846-1350 www.skybest.com _ �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS Cazzie Crenice Roark Potter Creston March 10, 1915 October 20, 2005 Mrs. Cazzie Crenice Roark Potter passed away Thursday October 20, 2005 at Ashe Me­ morial Hospital with her fam­ ily by her side. Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Baptist Home Church with Rev. Larry Shep­ herd, Rev. Darrell Graybeal and Brother David Benfield officiating. Burial followed in the Potter Cemetery in Cres­ ton. The family received friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Satur­ day, October 22, 2005 at Bap­ tist Home Church. She was born March 10, 1915 to Audie Asbury Roark and Sylvania Delphia Mahala Roark of Creston. Mrs. Potter was married to the late Mason Lee Potter for 75 years. They resided in the Creston community. She was William Marsh Hargett Grassy Creek July 9,1921 October 22, 2005 William Marsh Hargett age 84 of Grassy Creek, NC, formerly of Marshville, NC, died Saturday at his daugh­ ter's residence in Grassy Creek, NC. Mr. Hargett was born in Marshville, NC on July 9, 1921 to the late James Pres­ ton and Mary Jane Strawn Hargett. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Jack Hargett (who died in Belgium during World War II) and Jo­ seph P. (JP) Hargett. He was a World War II veteran, serving from 1942 to 1945 in England, France and Germany in the 9lh Army Air Corps, 461" Air Service Squadron. Mr. Hargett lived in Union County, NC all of his a retired homemaker and a faithful member of Baptist Home Church for 60 years until her illness. She loved to garden and sew. She designed many beautiful quits. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Lee Potter; a daughter, Deanna Carpenter Johnson; a grand­ daughter, Tammie Annette Graybeal; one brother, Zink Emerson; two sisters, Delphia Roark and Sylvia Roark Ma­ hala; two son-in-laws, Jimmie Calvin Graybeal and Bobby Carpenter and two nieces and one nephew. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Graybeal Blevins and her husband, Lowell, Jr., Joyce Johnson and her husband, James, Sue Treadway and her husband, Clifford, all of Creston; four granddaughters, Terri G. and husband Chad Blevins, Tarrina G and husband, Ricky Osborne, Michelle Treadway, all of Creston and Delorise Carpenter and husband, Lundy Taylo, of Taylorsville; five grandsons, Gregory Lee Graybeal, Michael L. Gray­ beal, Shane Cole Blevins, of Creston and Bobby Carpen­ ter and wife, Sandy, of West Grove, PA and Tony Johnson, of Parksburg; four greatgrandsons, Gabriel Graybeal of Creston, Bobby Carpenter, Jr. of Pennsylvania, Nathan­ iel Osborne of Creston and Adam Taylor, of Taylorsville, NC; four great-granddaugh­ ters, Makayla Blevins, Megan and Victoria Graybeal, all of Creston and Crysta Taylor; two sisters, Jewell Price and the late Elmer Price, of Cres­ ton, Verlie and husband, Ray Roark, of Parksdale, Oregon; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. life. He owned and operated a sawmill/logging business where he worked in NC and SC. He also worked from 1993 until 2003 for Lowe's Home Improvement in Monroe, NC. Mr. Hargett was a member of Wingate Baptist Church, served as a former deacon and Sunday School Teacher at both Bethel and Philadel­ phia Baptist Churches. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morgan & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Marshville, NC. Rev. Derril Smith will offici­ ate. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Morgan & Son Funer­ al Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wingate Baptist Church, PO Box 339, Wingate, NC 28174 or the Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Mr. Hargett is survived by his wife of 56 years, married on January 7, 1949, Gladys Helms Hargett; one daughter: Karen Moll and her husband, Richard, of Grassy Creek, NC; one son, Bill and his wife, Dfebbie, of Marshville, NC; grandchildren, Josh Webb of Chapel Hill, NC, Nancy Cauffman of Port Charlotte, FL, Kenneth Pipes of Marsh­ ville, NC; sisters, Jeri Funderburk of Charlotte, NC and Diane Carter of Wingate, NC; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Send condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. corn Badger Funeral Home and Morgan & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrange­ ments Carolina Christmas Show HICKORY, NC- October 19,2005- "Home for the Holidays" brings Christmas cheers and loving memo­ ries to all! The 1"' annual Caro­ lina Christmas Show is coming to the Hickory Metro Convention Center November 18-20, 2005. The holiday season is just around to cor­ ner! Come enjoy the show where you will find won­ derful exhibitors, decorations, and entertainment at the Carolina Christmas Show. The l'1 annual Carolina Christmas Show features nearly 200 exhibitors in the beautiful Hickory Metro Convention Center. The ex­ hibitors will be coming from throughout the country dis­ playing unique crafts, gift ideas, and artwork. Visitors can stroll through the Holi­ day Marketplace for three exciting days, November 1820, 2005. The Show features Christmas decorations, work­ ing craftsmen, plants, mu­ sic, and excellent Christmas shopping. Your holiday season will begin with unexpected sur­ prises and spontaneous magi­ cal moments at the Caroli­ na Christmas Show. The "Home for the Holidays" theme will be throughout the show and will set the mood for Yuletide traditions. The holidays are truly magical when you have beautifully decorated Christmas trees, tables, doors and mantels. Designers are busy creating beautiful decorations for the Show. Hundreds of twinkling lights, elegant designs, and Christmas d£cor will make "Home for the Holidays" come alive in this year's show. Just imagine sharing Christmas dinner with friends and fami­ ly. The table is set with warm, elegant decorations, linens and flowers created to offer a fabulous meal that will be re­ membered for years to come. Nearby is a tree reflecting memories past. The children are enticed by the beauty of the tree with excitement and anticipation. Your guests will arrive and enter into a door embellished with creations of greenery and red ribbons ga­ lore. After dinner, everyone enjoys gathering around the beautifully decorated mantel enjoying the sizzling fire. The mantel is aglow with candles, red ribbons, and sparkling treasures. There is so much more to share with you, so stay tuned for more colorful secrets to be revealed! We are pleased to have Food Lion Stores as a spon­ sor/partner this year. Fly­ ers will be available in all of the Food Lion stores offering $1.00 off discount coupons at their registers in all stores, good on any adult ticket, any day. The Show dates are November 18-20, 2005. The Show is located at the Hickory Conven­ tion Center in Hickory, NC off 1-40 at exit 125. Show hours are 10 a.m. 'til 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Sunday. Admis­ sion is $6.50 for adults; $5.50 for senior citizens; and children under 12 admitted free. Plenty of free lot parking is avail­ able. Eating facilities are available inside the Hickory Metro Conven­ tion Center. Tour buses are welcome. Come to the Job Fair at the Walker Center on the Wilkes Community College campus Wednesday, November 2nd, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Employment Opportunities!! Education and Training information!! Door Prizes!! The Job Fair is hosted by the JobLink Career Center in partnership with Wilkes Community College. For more information, please call (336) 651-2541 Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. l-800-735-2962(TT) l-8(K)-735-8262(Voice) RALEIGH-The2005 N.C. Child Health Report Card, issued jointly on October 17, 2005 by the N.C. Institute of Medicine and the North Car­ olina Child Advocacy Insti­ tute (NCCAI), makes it clear that North Carolina gets what it pays for. Highlights of the report include: •Access to publicly-supported health insurance has been expanded in recent years, and the percentage of uninsured children has dropped substantially; •Vaccines have been made available to all children at little or no cost, and the state's child immunization rates at age two have been among the best in the nation in recent years; •Laws requiring smoke detectors, safe storage of firearms, child passenger safety restraints and gradu­ ated drivers' licenses have kept child injury deaths in check; and, •The continued underfunding of child protective services, and the reduction of funds for services to pre­ vent child abuse and neglect have resulted in tragically high numbers of confirmed cases of child maltreatment and maltreatment fatalities. This 11th annual Child Health Report Card sum­ marizes trend data on im­ portant child health indica­ tors over the past five years. Usually, these data are hard to locate or are issued sepa­ rately and independently. Presenting them in one brief document paints a more com­ plete picture of the health of North Carolina's children and youth. It also helps to track progress on the "Com­ prehensive Child Health Plan" developed five years Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nrf Fair, showcasing the work of more than 150 fine craft art­ ists from across the southeast is coming November 18 in Winston Salem. Media represented will in­ clude clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, jewelry, paper, wood, mixed media, photography child ADVOCACY ments in health behavior in­ dicators, such as overweight, physical activity, and the use of alcohol and cigarettes, un­ less parents help to lead the way." Meanwhile, a recent land­ mark decision by the N.C. Su­ preme Court has confirmed children's constitutional right to the opportunity for a sound, basic education. "It must be recognized that fail­ ing to deal with health is­ sues robs children of this op­ portunity," said Vitaglione. "Children cannot maximize their educational potential if they have been poisoned by lead, are dealing with the pain of tooth decay, are living with untreated devel­ opmental delays or chronic illnesses, or do not feel safe at home." "Our children are 20% of our population, but 100% of our future," Silberman not­ ed. "They will soon be our leaders, producers and con­ sumers. Now is the time to make the health and safety investments that will assure a bright future for our chil­ dren and for our state." An on-line version of the Child Health Report Card is available on the websites of NCCAI (www.ncchild.org) and the N.C. Institute of Medicine (www.nciom.org). Free copies are available from both organizations. The Report Card was pre­ pared in collaboration with the Women's and Children's Health Section of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, with finan­ cial support from the KIDS COUNT program of the An­ nie E. Casey Foundation. NCCAI is the KIDS COUNT organization for North Caro­ lina. and printmaking. The Pied­ town Winston-Saiem, North mont Craftsmen's Fair will be Carolina. The cost is $6 for held November 18-20, 2005. adults, $5 for senior citizensf The hours will be from 10 a.m. and students. Children un­ to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 der 12 are admitted free with p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to a paying adult. A weekend pass is also available for $10. 5 p.m. Sunday. Location will be at the M.C. For group rates, details and Benton Convention Center, further information please 5lh and Cherry Streets, Down­ call 336-725-1516. WWW. jeffersonpost.com P I A local bank and a local independent insurance agency, committed to providing you with the best banking and insurance services. Who is AF Financial Group? Your friends and neighbors. Experienced professionals who truly appreciate your business. Bank ago by the N.C. Institute of Medicine. "There is reason for cele­ bration," said Dr. Pam Silberman, President of the N.C. Institute of Medicine. "The death rates for infants and children are near the low­ est ever reported, and there has been progress in most areas. Our immunization rate is one of the best in the nation, our public insurance programs are expanding ac­ cess to health care and the progress in reducing teen pregnancies is encouraging." "There also is reason for worry," Silberman said. "We still need greater improve­ ment in most areas to ensure our children are healthy. Child abuse and neglect con­ tinue to be widespread, the disparities in the infant mor­ tality rate between whites and non-whites are growing, and increasing numbers of children are overweight." "Our most positive results reflect major investments made by the General As­ sembly, and the hard work and perseverance of coali­ tions that include state and local agencies, providers and child/family advocates," said Tom Vitaglione, Senior Fellow of Child Health and Safety at NCCAI. "However, the budget crisis over the past several years is slow­ ing the pace of North Caroli­ na's progress. Some critical health services have been reduced and many remain seriously underfunded." "While public investments are important, the role of parents in enhancing child health and safety is abso­ lutely critical," said Vitaglio­ ne. "Parents are children's most important role models. We cannot expect improve- A ft O L I N A Craftsmen's Fair coming to Winston-Salem What is AF Financial Group? Angelia Church Need A Job? Want A Better Job? Report card on children's health lORTM Greg Ashley INSURANCE SERVICES Call or visit your friends at AF today! 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An annual test will help keep track of I a progressive loss. No hearing problem of any consequence should ever be ignored, so don't put this off any longer! We will also be giving service and re- pairs on all makes and models from 9 AM to 4 | PM. Call now for an appointment to avoid waiting. You can trust Best Value Hearing I Care Center - owners Bennie, Jim & Donna Young have been helping your friends hear • better in Ashe County for over 32 years now! I . BEST VALUE Hearing Care Center I I I I I I I I I I | Good Prices + Better Service = Best Value! | Call Toil-Free 1-800-359-8404 L •• m mm mm warn mm mm J �U C* F inion IC "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." -Thomas Jefferson, 1,87 IHMA Editorial Iraq on our front page While we read and watch about the horrors of Katrina and Rita and the Kashmir earthquake, our service men and women continue to die in Iraq. As the number of dead continues to grow, the war in which they were engaged has largely disappeared from the front page of most news­ papers. While the headlines talk about constitutional votes and meetings of lead­ ers, the foot soldiers on the battlefield still die. It is no revelation that the Iraq War, once supported by an overwhelming majority of the American people, has lost much of its popular backing. No one—from George Bush to the average person on the street—can seem to figure out a way for us to leave Iraq. And still tlje number of dead rises. We do not want those men and women who fall, as well as those who are wounded, to be forgotten. So, beginning Bush is man of faith To the Editor: with this issue, we will pub­ lish, on the front cover, the most current number of our dead and wounded as provid­ ed by the U.S. Department of Defense. We will continue to publish the numbers until the last of our troops has left. Iraq. As the 2006 election cam­ paign begins to warm up, there is one question every American needs to ask his or her member of Congress and any candidates for those offices: What does "victory in Iraq" mean—and how do we achieve it? If they do not have an answer to both parts, do not vote for them. Right now there is no light at the end of the tunnel—and with every death, the dark­ ness grows all that deeper. We need leaders who will have the courage to end this war and bring our people home. Beyond that, we must, as citizens, make sure we are never again led to war by false evidence and fear. In response to a recent letter to the editor, entitled "Stop the Fussing", the writer stated that her brother "says George W. Bush is the anti­ christ". The word anti-christ means an opponent of Christ. Our 43rd President, George W. Bush is certainly a man with deep abiding faith. President Bush interjects his faith and belief in God into every detail of his life. President Bush has learned to use his faith to help him live his life - both in office and in private. There­ fore, the writer's statement is absurd. Good news from Long Hope Creek The protection of over all value and appreciate. Protecting the unique 1,100 acres of land in the Long Hope section by a coali­ lands from Long Hope to the tion of conservation groups is Bluff and Three Top will help preserve some of what makes welcome news. As Ashe County grows, the Ashe County so special. With preservation of our natural the possibility of a ski resort beauty is a matter of great and continued building on importance. It is more than ridge tops, we need some tourism—our scenery is part mountains that retain their of the quality of life that we natural beauty. Post Member: (USPS 441-810) N.C. Press Association Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. 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A met Lois Janet Bare Jefferson Budget will hit students To the Editor: This month Congress is debating budget cuts that would affect programs im­ portant to many working Letters to the Editor Americans. As a time-strapped colle­ giate worker/citizen/student, I am seeing these issues are increasingly critical to Re­ publicans and Democrats of my generation, many HOPE of whom are working two, three, or even four jobs to keep their heads above wa­ ter in order to pay for rising insurance, healthcare, living, and tuition costs. One of the programs Re­ publicans in Congress are hoping to cut is federal assis­ tance in the form of student loans. This would essentially break the back of millions of working collegiate Americans by pricing us out of college, putting us out of work, and robbing our American work­ ers of a decent education. I hope Congress looks out for working and young Amer­ icans for a change, and votes down the Republican budget proposal. JW Randolph Boone Scandal growing in Speaker's office _ . . . RALEIGH -The Raleigh News & Observer has uncov­ ered what appears to be signifi­ cant wrongdoing in state gov­ ernment. But the wrong done cannot be found in the text of the resulting bill to authorize a state-run lottery in North Caro­ lina. This is, in short, not a "lottery scandal," though that is how the story came to sound as it made its way across North Carolina via wire copy and broadcast summaries. The real scandal - and such terminology does not appear premature - lies squarely in the inner workings of House Speaker Jim Black's political machine. Scientific Games of New York is a major player in the gambling industry. Its chief ri­ val for state lottery business is Rhode Island-based GTECH. Both companies have pushed for North Carolina lottery for years, for the obvious reason that there's big money to be made. GTECH has traditionally employed contract lobbyists in the state to advance its inter­ ests. This year, Scientific Games hired longtime Black aide Mer­ edith Norris to "monitor" the lottery debate. What the N&O discovered after securing hun- J__J_ _R dreds of p a g e s of docume n ts f r o m Black's of­ fice is that Norris' activities were es­ sentially indistinJohn Hood gu ishable from those of a lobbyist. Yet she was not registered as a lobbyist for Scientific Games. We have lobbyist-registration rules for a reason - to identify relationships that an informed public may view as undue influ­ ence by special interests. Norris received compensation from a private firm with an interest in the outcome of a controversial bill while at the same time act­ ing as a sort of shadow staffer for the speaker. She helped set up meetings between key law­ makers and the vice president of Scientific Games. She emailed House members to thank them for voting for the lottery. Was she doing these things as a paid company rep or as Black's close confidante? There are only three reasons I can imagine why Norris would < not have RAMDANIH One, shp registered. ONN she forgot. Two, she (and Scientific Games) honestly believed that she was not lobbying for the company, which if true demon­ strates scandalously poor judg­ ment. Or three, she didn't want to register because of a concern that disclosure would reveal a larger set of problematic con­ flicts. Hold that last note for a moment. Norris' role as the unpaid but powerful political director for Black should never have been mixed with her role as a lobbyist. The lottery case was hardly an isolated incident. Norris took money from JR Tobacco to combat a cigarettetax hike while also seeming to speak for Black on the same is­ sue. She took money from the N.C. Economic Development Board while directing Black's staff to stick the board's legis­ lative agenda into a bill. And Norris received pay from Elec­ tricities while simultaneously telling Black's staff that the speaker wanted language fa­ vorable to Electricities inserted into another bill. Interestingly, none of these causes actually succeeded.Ciga­ rette taxes went upsignificantly. The economic-development and Electricities provisions never hpcame law. And to return 1 became to the lottery case, the language suggested by Scientific Games did make it into the 2005 lottery bill - but that language was, as far as I can tell, unobjectionable. If a properly registered lobbyist, who didn't also serve as politi­ cal director for the speaker, had proposed similar language to ensure a full and fair account­ ing of the strengths and weak­ nesses of lottery bidders, I don't think its inclusion would have raised many eyebrows. What was shocking here was Norris' dual role and Black's apparent­ ly blas6 or perfidious attitude about it. That's what I tried to say during an interview after the initial story with The Charlotte Observer. Unfortunately, here's what ended up in the paper: "I was thinking, 'Well, what's wrong here, exactly?"' [John] Hood said. "Some people might get outraged about it, but I'm not sure why." Just to be clear, I was refer­ ring to the text of the resulting legislation, not the damning story of wrongdoing and influ­ ence peddling uncovered by the N&O. I can well understand why people are outraged about the latter - because I'm one of them. Connecting North Carolina to the world "What do people in your country think of Malaysia?" I have been asked this ques­ tion a hundred times in Malay­ sia by people who are anxious for Americans to know that this small country (about 23 million people) has pulled itself up by the bootstraps to become the U.S.'s 10th largest world trad­ ing partner. They are proud that they have transformed themselves from a poor coun­ try exporting only raw materi­ als like tin and palm oil into a maturing industrial economy with a growing focus on high tech productions—willing to do business in any country in the world, and increasingly success­ ful at it. They want North Carolin­ ians to know. I had to tell them that most of us don't know much, if any­ thing, about Malaysia. Maybe some of us know that the main part of the country lies between Singaporeon the south and Thailand on the north. Oth­ ers remember the twin tall buildings in Kuala Lumpur that were, until recently, the tallest buildings in the world. We don t know much. I got tired of admitting and explaining away our ignorance about their country and went on the offensive. "What do you know about North Carolina?" I am asking them. What do you think would be the answer? Mostly, they know about as much North Carolina as we k n o w North Carolina. Nor have other Soong family name. The "Soong about Ma- Malaysians known that the Sisters" are well known in Asia because of a popular movie laysia.Not Wright's first successful flight much, if was here. But since they know about them. One of these sisters about the event, I can use it to married Sun Yat-sen. Another, anything. S o build their "mental bridge" to Chiang Kai-shek. The North Carolina connection comes from how can North Carolina. Another connective link that their father, who was nurtured I explain to them worked almost every time was and educated in our state—per­ what is Michael Jordan. They knew the haps our first Asian exchange s p e c i a l basketball player, but did not student. Now, it's your turn. What a b o u t know his North Carolina con­ links have you used to help peo­ nection. N o r t h Same thing with Andy ple in other countries remem­ Carolina? ber our state? Let me know (at Griffith. I talk about our beautiful Here are some other things dmartinl3@nc.rr.com) so I can mountains and beaches, our add them to my list the next worldwide banking centers, our I tried. Research Triangle Park. time I travel overseas. And if great colleges and universities, our great history, and our hard­ Surprisingly, almost no one re­ I get enough good ideas, I will working cheerful people. They membered the name of our pio­ share them in another column listen politely, but there is no neering researched based eco­ soon. "click." I have not given them nomic engine, even though the anything special to bond them Malaysians are pouring money Express your views to North Carolina, something into research zones and hi-tech manufacturing parks, obviously they will remember about us. The editorial page of the I am looking for some word, or inspired by RTFs success. Jefferson Post is available, Pinehurst. Most golfers knew idea, or person that is already free of charge, for readers familiar to the Malaysians.Then about the Pinehurst, but not to express their views. All it I am trying to make the connec­ that it was in our state."Maybe," takes is a letter to the edi­ tion to North Carolina—so they one of them told me, "you should tor. The subject of the letters persuade them to say Pinehurst will remember us. should be a matter of com­ Let me tell you some of the COMMA North Carolina." munity interest and should things I have tried in my ef­ be limited to 700 words. Winston-Salem and tobacco. Letters must be signed with fort to build a lasting "mental an address and phone num­ bridge" to North Carolina for I had to point to packs of Salem ber for verification purposes. people who live half way around and Winston brands of ciga­ rettes before they understood Only the writer's name and the world. community will be published. First of all, the connection the connection. Letters must not be libelous Charlotte and Bank of Amer­ that clicks almost every time and no poetry will be accept­ is the Wright Brothers' "first ica and Wachovia. Surprisingly, ed for publication. flight." Almost everybody knows these names did not seem to Please address: To the this event."Of course," one register. Those banks do not about Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. do much business over here," I of my new Malaysian friends Box 808, West Jefferson, NC heard several times. said, "it was in Kitty Hawk." 28694 or email to jthompOne connective link that But my new friend did not son @ jeffersonpost.com. registered very often was the know that Kitty Hawk was in �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Be aware of breast cancer risk factors There are a number of (best to avoid trans fats and risk factors when it comes to saturated fats); breast cancer. During Breast • Smoking (with evidence Cancer Awareness Month in showing exposure to second­ October is the perfect time hand smoke also a risk for to know the risk factors and breast cancer. Some other statistics: learn information about signs and symptoms. • White women are more Risk factors you can't likely to be diagnosed with control include: breast cancer; • Being female (although • African American wom­ males too can have breast en are most likely of all eth­ cancer); nic groups to die from breast • Getting older (over 40, cancer; and the older you are the • Breast cancer is the higher the risk); number one killer of His­ • Family history (al­ panic women; though only 5 to 10 percent • Women of Asian heri­ of breast cancer is believed tage face a higher risk the to be inherited); longer they live in the Unit­ • Previous breast cancer; ed States. • Atypical hyperpla­ Potential differences in sia found on any previous these ethnic groups include breast biopsy; hereditary risk factors, life­ • Two or more breast bi­ style, exposure to canceropsies, even if the results causing agents, socioeco­ are benign; nomic status, and cultural • At least 75 percent differences. Some Native dense tissue on mammo­ Americans tend to believe gram at age 45 to 49; that breast cancer is a death • Never having children, sentence rather than an ill­ having fewer than two, or ness that can be treated. having first child after age Discussion of breast cancer 30; may be forbidden because • Early start to menstru­ some believe speaking about ation (before age 12); it will cause the disease. • Late menopause (after If all women do not have age 55); equal opportunities for pre­ • Environmental pollu­ vention and treatment of tion (presence of DDT in breast cancer, then unequal the blood has been linked outcomes will occur. to a four-fold greater risk of Five major keys to avoid­ breast cancer); ing cancer include: • Not breast feeding; • Have good luck and • Jewish ethnicity (Ash- good genes; kenazi Jews from central or • Exercise throughout eastern Europe often carry life; a genetic mutation linked • Keep trim; to higher breast cancer risk • Eat a healthy diet with than other Americans); lots of fruits and vegeta­ • Being tall (researchers bles; don't know why). • Never smoke or breathe Risk factors you can con­ secondhand smoke. trol include: Many people, including • Being greatly over­ breast cancer survivors, will weight; also promote a stress-free • Use of oral contracep­ lifestyle using opportunities tives (slight risk with in­ for relaxation and a positive creased risk disappearing attitude, as keys to avoiding 10 years after stopping birth cancer and successful recov­ control pills); ery. • Use of postmenopausal Every woman should per­ hormones such as estrogen- form monthly self-breast ex­ progestogen (HRT) with the aminations and have mam­ longer you use hormones the mograms at least once every greater the risk of breast two years after age 40 and cancer, also slightly raising every year after age 50. The the risk of cervical and liver American Cancer Society cancer; reminds everyone that the • Drinking alcohol, par­ best chance for cancer sur­ ticularly two or more alco­ vival comes with prevention holic beverages per day; and early discovery. Most • Physical inactivity; of all, trust your own in­ • Eating a high fat diet stincts. Survivor continued from front page on the other breast plus they measure your arms for followup. They do this stuff all the time." Don't worry about asking for a second opinion, Elmore added. "A good doctor never hesitates in referring you," she said. "You want to go where they do this a lot. At a teaching hospital, it is defi­ nitely a team approach with the patient part of the team." Elmore encourages Ashe County women who have faced the trauma of breast cancer or any other type of cancer to join the Cancer Sur­ vivors' Group. Meetings are usually held the third Tues­ day of each month around 6 p.m. Members can make new friends and share compan­ ionship and humor. The next meeting is planned for Tues­ day, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at Sweet Aromas in downtown West Jefferson. For more infor­ mation, call Mickie Jones at 246-3146 or 246-7422, Jean Colvard at 982-2445 or Mary Carol Elmore at 246-7567. Women in Touch is an­ other local group focused on helping women detect cancer at its earliest stage. Training in breast self-exam is avail­ able for women of all ages and assistance is offered in obtaining mammograms. For information, call Ann Cope at 982-9379 or Lib Bare at 2469944. Another cancer support group is the American Can­ cer Society's Reach to Recov­ ery. Women who have been diagnosed with cancer can find information and support from members trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship and knowledge. For information, call Charlene Phillips at 2463871. Ball continued from front page Following the awards and dinner, the guests at the Ex­ ecutive Ball retired to the theater room for comedy, music and dancing. Riverview Community Center is a non-profit orga­ nization dedicated to serv­ ing the community and citi­ zens of Ashe County. The Center is operated through donations, contributions, volunteers and sponsorship. The Center hosts a variety of programs, including GED classes, Learning Center, community lunches, Lions Club, thrift shops, an ex­ ercise room, music classes, pick 4n'jam and more. Photo courtesy of the N.C. Museum of History This battered ensign was once the headquarters flag of Confederate Maj. Gen. Robert Hoke, a North Carolina native. OrBXlclf3.th6I* State Museum puts Civil War online GRANDFATHER MOUN­ TAIN, NC - Grandfather Mountain will host a Hallow­ een weekend of ghost stories October 29 & 30 featuring the "legend lady," Charlotte Ross of Boone, NC. Charlotte Ross shares the magic of her mountain heritage in a lyrical oral art form. She has collected and composed 3,400 original tales of legends and laughter from Appalachia. An energetic per­ former, folklorist and raconteuse, Ross pulls the audience into each telling. Children clamor onstage to participate in legends and ghost tales while adults gasp and jump in all the right places. Ms. Ross will start by tell­ ing stories for younger chil­ dren and gradually lead in to more adult yarns as she goes. Guests will be invited to sip cider or hot chocolate as they listen, and youngsters are welcome to bring blankets for sitting on the floor at Char­ lotte's feet. The telling of ghost stories will take place in the Nature Museum Auditorium from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is includ­ ed with park admission. For more information, phone 800468-7325 or visit on the Web at www.grandfather.com . From 1999 to spring 2005, the exhibit North Carolina and the Civil War drew thousands of visitors to the N.C. Museum of His­ tory in Raleigh. Although the exhibit is closed, you can experience it online via the museum's Web site at ncmuseumofhistory.org. The online exhibit features a virtual tour, detailed in­ formation from each exhib­ it section, close-up images of galleries and artifacts, a dramatic reading and much more. This compelling exhibit tells the stories of North Carolinians who lived, served and sacrificed dur­ ing the nation's bloodiest conflict. These stories come to life through personal belongings, photographs, military items and close-up accounts of men and women who endured the conflict. North Carolina and the Civil War highlights the diverse roles Tar Heels played both in battle and on the home front. Discover in-depth information about a soldier's life in camp and battle, wartime industries, struggles at home and the uncertainties of postwar life. The exhibit explores the experiences of some 15,000 white and black North Carolinians who served in Federal regi­ ments, as well. Tom Belton, curator of military history, leads the virtual tour of North Caro­ lina and the Civil War. Fol­ low him through the 3,500square-foot exhibit as he shares his expertise. See artifacts that range from a split-oak cotton basket used by enslaved people in Rowan County to Confeder­ ate soldiers' weapons and a captured Union flag. Listen to audio excerpts based on letters, diaries, newspaper articles and oth­ er primary sources. Hear the words of Brig. Gen. Lawrence O'Bryan Branch as he describes the fight­ ing at Second Manassas on Aug. 29, 1862. Or follow an 1863 newspaper account reflecting the hardships at home caused by shortages and inflation. The article describes a bread riot in Salisbury, where approxi­ mately 50 to 75 women car­ ried axes and hatchets to the depot of the North Car­ olina Railroad and escaped with 10 barrels of flour. Watch a dramatic read­ ing in which an actor por­ trays Thomas P. Devereux, an 18-year-old Confederate soldier from Halifax Coun­ ty. The monologue reveals Devereux's thoughts in winter camp as he writes a letter home to Raleigh in Prints continued from front page (GIA), is helping with the sale of the prints. This group is for girls in first through sixth grades, and they do mission work and activities in the community. There are 16 girls in this year's group, and they have collected food for ARC, conducted a baby shower for the Pregnancy Care Center, and purchased school items for children who need them through Adopt A Friend. GIA meets Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church, and girls do not have to be a member of the church to join. They plan to visit Ebenezer Children's Home in early November and hope they can host a visit from the children there to come to Ashe County. For more information about prints of the church or the GIA, call First Baptist Church of West Jefferson at 846-5141. who's Happy BIRTHDAY! Trorv\ N-'h • • i If Anyone Sees Daddy's Little Girl on October 26th, Wish her a Happy Birthday! Ghost stories at \onf im LoVih^ "family 1864. Learn about the war­ time experiences of Tar Heels, such as Orderly Sergeant Alfred May, the son of a prosperous Pitt County landholder; Abra­ ham H. Galloway, a slave from Brunswick County who escaped to Canada and returned to North Car­ olina during the war; and Catherine Ann Devereux Edmondston, a staunch secessionist who lived on Looking Glass Plantation in Halifax County. The online exhibit con­ cludes with a list of re­ sources for further investi­ gation of Civil War topics. Find out where to look for details about specific bat­ tles, Civil War-related his­ toric sites and museums in North Carolina and many other topics. Visit the museum's Web site to gain a deeper under­ standing of the challenges North Carolinians faced during a long and agoniz­ ing struggle, which ulti­ mately claimed the lives of more than 40,000 North Carolinians — the most of any Southern state. For more information, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org. The N.C. Museum of His­ tory's hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is part of the Di­ vision of State History Mu­ seums, Office of Archives and History, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. The department's Web site is www.ncculture.com. THE OBSERVATION DECK Money votes socialist or monarchist, finds a profit in pornography or translations from the Bible, commissions Rembrandt and under­ writes the technology of Auschwitz. It jf acquires its meaning the uses to which it is put. LEWIS LAPHAM C 2005 by King Features Syndicate. Inc Absolute Auction Saturday, October 29th I Oam ® 3540 Nettle Knob Rd. West Jefferson. NC 28694 AUCTION IS CONDUCTED FOR SELLING PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ELROY KOCUREK (LIVING) AND JOYCE KOCOUREK (DECEASED) •"TO BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE"* MR KOCOUREK'S WIFE PASSED AWAY AND HE IS PLANNING ON SELL JNG THE MAJORITY OF HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MOVING BACK TO WISCONSIN WITH FAMILY. EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. CAN PREVIEW FRIDAY. OCTOBER 28TH FROM 4 PM UNTIL 6 PM Directions: From the intersection of Hwys 194/221 & I63E lake 163E approx 3.5 miles and TR onto Nettle Knob Rd. Go approx I mile to AUCTION SIGNS POSTED. Listing: 1987 14x65 2 br 2 hath MH that can be left on existing lot with kit rent to be 5150.00 per month or otherwise moved within 30 days. A 14x40 Amish built build­ ing. ..Must be moved within 30 days. 18x21 Carport w17ft legs.. Must be moved within 30 days. 1948 Farmall 48B tractor w/ hydraulic blade. Gray camper top for long "xxl Toyota T-100 or Tundra, Misc shelving from to the old Snuthcy's Store.Sev blue storage trays. Old Books. Cotton TVine. 8' Fluorescent bulbs. Nylon twine. Several feet of rope. Halogen work light. Misc hand tools, 110 &12V water pump. Wash tub. Electric healer. Gas Heaters. Craftsman 10" table saw. 55K BTU Rcddy heater. 200 amp electrical box. Coolers. Robyn gas weed cater. Costume jewelry. Gardening tools, new Accucheck Diabetes meter, hand pruners. Old platform scales. 10" Craftsman sand saw, 14" Abrasive cutoff saw. Nuts & Bolts. Sm floor safe. SV Cases of plastic 'lags, McCoy milk can cookie jar. Misc hydraulic jacks. Old records. 220 Window AC. Wall mount gun rack. Lawn cart. 2 12" cattle gates. 2 vented 24K gas heaters. 4 4x5 gates. Handmade tandem trailer. Sev Flea Market and Greenhouse tables. 2 10x20 portable car canopy's Garden trailer. 2 rolls wire. 4 dog houses. I Ox 10x6 dog kennel. 3 automatic cell feeders, misc plants such as Butterfly bushes. Fox Glove. Holly Hock. Ice Plants. Some Herbs etc...100's of Cactus and House plants. EF600 Yamaha Gen­ erator, TrOy Built 5hp Trimmer mower. 2 Echo chainsaws. Nail Keg. Jack Stands. Misc slue tarps, Murray 8hp Riding mower. Steel chicken nest. Old refrigerator. Old chest freezer. Painted Oak 4 drawer file cabinet Old wood foodocker. Depression era chest of drawer ami dresser. Sev figurines. Old cabinet believed to came out of old drug store, Sm curio cabinet. Misc glassware. Coleman lantern. Coleman cook stove. 3000' of #5 rope. 3 beveled mirrors. Monitor 41 Heater. 280 gal oil barrel. 5 gal milk cat Savage 949C 410ga shotgun. Savage Mod 3C 22 nflc. Old Daisy pump BB gun. Touch lamps. Approx 200" of chain link fcncctto be taken down by buyer), plus more... Terms: Cash or Good Check Being a Chair Food available AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: RUSSELL M K1LLEN, AUCTIONEER PO BOX 1844 WEST JEFFERSON NC 28694 PH 336 846-4621 AFTER 7PM. 336 246-5000 DAYS AND 336977-2M5 CELL AUCTIONEERS NOTE EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. NOT RESPONSIBIT FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES. WE ARE ACTING AS AN AGENT FOR THE SELLER ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OFSALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY AND All. PRIMfcP MATERIAL, �PAGE 6A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25,2005 JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST ART G \IT E KIE.rv Acorn (Mint 103 Lretg Street. WcuJcffetvm ....... 246 3388 vuv Offering 20* discount Acum Gallery it Wn Jcllervm v firw artist-owned gallery nlteinj originals, vanou* Uiiutcd edition prims and gift* Beautiful gar outside welcome ywu into Rancy Rogers" world at representational an OM PAGE 7A NEWSLINE ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL M Ifs Not Too La Get On Board TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25,2005 Tin Roof Gallery A Studio 103 Nixth Jefferson Avenue Wesl Jefferson 246-3137 15* discount Positively colorful, content aiming* by Catherine AltK*, jewelry, gourd art. glassworks and crafts fnan around the comer and around the gkihe' Excludes original paintings by Catherine Aim* ur any sale items AUTOMOTIVE Ash* Arts ( enter 303 School Avenue. West Jeffervm 8462787 A 10* discount will he offered in Gallery Shop only for pottery. tcwelry. wood working, and other fine craft item* A A J Auto Sales. Inc. 4*W6 NC Hwy 88 West. WarrcmviUc 384 3717 Cord is good for WOO off od change or $1000 of! wash A wax Offer may not he combined with arty other discount offers A*h* Custom Framing & Gallery 105 South Jeflcrvm Avenue. WcM 846-2218 Offering 20* discount on Mangum and Beaumont A "Unique Gallery" Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation "Get on Board" Campaign AxbeC Mature Hwy 221. Wtat Jcftrrwm in local an 246- 3673 Offering SI50 discount off any vehicle purchased, inuvt prevent card prior to pure have. Oil change with up to five quart, at Mra.itvraft Oil SW 20 for S13 99 1061 Jefferson Avenue. Wen Jeffervm .. 84614** offers original artwork by local and regional Enjoy 15* off any frained artwork Hampton Gallery Jefferson Station. Wea Jefferson . Hole Tire Company US Hwy 221 South. West Jefferson ,. . 246-5395 Offering 20* discount on radiator Hush I r pusvengrr vehicle* 214-0413 1 Automotive Group 502 South Jefferson Avenue. Wext Jefferson .,. 246-8806 Offering 10* discount on all service, parts and acccv Offering 20* discount Thank you for supporting your community hospital through the Originals Only Gallery "Get On Board'* Card program! With this special opportunity, you In addition, receive u free vehicle maintenance Purchase a used vehicle and receive $50000 worth of free gas Offer excludes any other special offer* 3 B North Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson .. 846-1636 Offering 10* discount Original oil* in a sanely of can enjoy discounts of up to 20 percent* at any of the participating vires, (object* and price* by two at Ache County's well known artists merchants listed in this booklet from Saturday, October 15 through Mrinrke Car Care Center 805 East Main Street. Jefferson 8460440 Offering 25* discount on lifetime warranty brake pad* or shoes. R.T. Morgan Art Gallery Tuesday, November 15. 120 Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson 246-3328 Offering 10* discount on all merchandise Sculptures, paintings, stained glass, pottery, jewelry and blown gloss. This marks the second year of the program, and again, we arc Riser Ruck Callers 10! North Jefferson A fortunate to have noted, local artist Stephen Shoemaker to design selected artists' work the limited fall edition called "Alton the of artwork created by Rocks- a larger, four-inch by six-inch card will be produced for each "Get 246-5000 Napa Auto Parts 716 South Jefferson Avenue. Offering 20* discount. . Wesl Jefferson .219-0089 10-20* discounts on River Rock Gallen the commemorative card series. Along with the membership card, Midway Sale* 992 US Hwy 221 Business. Wesl Jefferstin $3000 off any Hurst Homesteader Trailer 246-7666 I Jefferson i i k. iii. Sun. P Stephen Shoemaker Studio West Jefferson On Board'* supporter. The larger commemorative cards are suit­ Jefferson .. 725 Hwy 221 B. Offering 20* oils, anti-freeff. ; 20* discount on all i it in-stuck i clearance i ..246-27fl Excludes » able for framing and represent the artist's exceptional work in cap­ turing the spirit of the famed Virginia Creeper. Paisley Auto SaJe, 414 East Second Street. West Jefferson Offering 20* discount on car cleanup In its inaugural year, the "Get On Board" Card program was well Superior Pondar RuJck CMC 485 Beaver Creek School Road. West $13.95 Oil change (includes up to 5 received, and this year, we are expanding the promotion period to a filler) or $199.00 off any new ur oe Store Avenue. West Jefferson 846-3686 I0*> discount Footwear far the entire 846-3166 .'.246-88 IS oil and vehicle in full month, giving cardholders additional time to enjoy the full stock. benefits of these special discount offerings with our area mer­ WJ Auto Parts. Inc. 920 South Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson .. 246-3251 chants. Humetown Fit 739 US Hwy >21 Business. West Jefferson . 2469969 Off ering 20* discount on Thermo Quiet Brake Pads and Wix Air and Oil Filters Just as importantly, your generous donation through this program ; 20* discount. Living room, bedroom. and ; room suite*, occasional tables, cunos. Simmons Rest mattrrsses Excludes sale merchandise Jcflrrson Drug 418 Eaat Main Street, Jefferson 246-9492 Offering 10* diiicoum. Cough and cold medications, vitamins, first aid. incontinence products. Excludes prescriptions, card*, and sale item* •iiyawniiiiiMMftwy will help support the following projects at Ashe Memorial: • Renovation of the Physical Therapy Department; • Renovation of the private patient rooms on the second floor. 160 Northwest School Road. Wiurensville...'. 384-2929 Offering 20* discount tin cash sales and in stuck item* only. Exclude* mattresses and all Mountain View l-odge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Drive. Glendale Springs ~ 7T 982 2233 Offering 10* discount on one night or 20* discount Memorial Hospital at 336-846-7101. We hope you enjoy using the "Get On Board" Card and the savings it affords on gifts for the holidays for family and friends, your home or just yourself! Ubby'i 207 Ling Street. Jefferson 846-9551 Offering 20* discount A boutique hill of color. unique clothing, distinctive jewelry ft* women You'll Love the Look' Excludes Bnghlon accessories on two mgfits. offer good only on midweek days Tuesdays. Wednesdays or Thursdays For questions or to purchase more cards, please call Ashe River House 1896 Old Field Creek Road. Glassy Creek .. 982-2109 Offering 20* discount on overnight slays with hmiklast and>ot dinner for caid holder and guest. Not Hum's Unique Boutique 5 South Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson.. 846-5885 Offering 20* discount on Fall Merchandise Clothing for the speciul lady Misses, perites piuv sues Jewelry and many other acce good for use on Saturdays or for alcohol* beverages. * Discount docs not apply to sale items, special orders, gift certificates, past/existing balances, layaway payments or future purchases. Some regular-priced merchandise may be excluded. People's Drug Store 423 East Second Street. Went Jefferson.... 246-9990 Offering 20* discount on all jewelry and gift item* Exclude* Yankee Candles and prescription*. DEPARTMENT. CLOTHING, ellARM U'lEN A ITRMTl Kt 109 East Main Street. West Jefferson 846-2581 Offering 15* discount on regular and sale •nerciianditc. Exclusions apply «t appliance* and www.ashememorial.org Sear* 203 Easl First Street. West Jefferson 246-7131 Offering 10* discount on all purchases up to $100. Authorized retail dealer store. floor coverings We've added a new tool to our website to make interactive healthcare a reality in the area! Community residents can now search for news and information on 50(H) health-related topics by connecting to Ashe Memorial Hospital's website at www.ashememorial.org then click on the AMH Fasthealth section. Everything I l-nve 11 East Main Street, West Jefferson 246-3848 Offering 20* discount Apnl Cornell clothing, Todd General Store 3X66 Railroad Grade Road. Todd Offering 10* discount on all regutar-pneed . music and clothing 877-1067 items of Excludes luxurious European soaps, gift*, and accessories It* a gam style. • 1 20* dnaaatr. Non prescription drugs, t A beauty axis, greeting cards. Medication and . void on prtcriptkww are excluded. Western Jt-ffenoa 15 North Second Avenue. Wesl Jefferson .. 8467600 Offering 20* discount- No other discounts apply to purchases made mtb Gcl On Board Card". "We help you dress for that Western State of Mind." We're fllways on cniL • Months A Year FOOD & CON 106 East Main Stack-West Jefferson Browse About Book Exchange 03-A North Jeffervun Avenue. West Jeffervm Offering 20* discount l andmark, Grocery and Produce 2114 Hwy RS Wa|. West Jefferson 246-49.38 Offering 20%-di$o>tint off regular price on all Old Fashioned It.igjgsdOndie.s t.KNFR \L9PK ICES & RETAIL AM1I lifeline T _ , 200 Hospital Ave»^. H-tlcrou 8466740 Cardholder recci* I tore Lifeline uisuIIjukhi lvalue of $40.00). Blue Ridge tlilJ" LLC 716 Mount Jctfa* Road. West Jcffetvm .. 2462421 20* discount oa81 hearth products and space heaters We offer pn.pane.K-t.aud tuel oil Exchutrv water healers. iikmiHUltnd fuel purchases. Fi 8-C South JctfeoadAvenue. West Jefferson .. 2464545 New internet cuCnhl receive $5 IK) off per month 6* their fust 3 nwhv of Dial Up-High Speed Internet Parkway Theatre South Main Street. West Jefferson 846 J28I One free drink and popcorn with regular adnnvMun price Waddril Brothers I arprld phohlrrlug Strain Clranm 178 South Avenue. West Jefferson 877 1000 Offering .30* discount on living room carpel cleaning GOI E. FITNESS A INDOOR RECREATION Curdliuil i auirs 787 Hwy 221 Business. Well Jefferson . 2467077 One free game of bowling or putt-putt per vixit for cordhoklci only. Jefferson Kent .41. Itte. Party Plus 427 South MainSwet. Jefferson 8468136 Buy any Gar./ Fragrance ol the Month Ca one free of equal6r leaner value Mark of Eden Institute uf t osmrtotogi 626 Ashe Central School Road. Jefferson 982 5032 Bring a friend and receive "Buy One. Get One Free" m any service of equal or lesser value Haircuts, color, highlights, perms, manicures, pedicure*, facials. A waxing Style Depot Jefferson Station. West Jcffetvm 8461772 Offering 20* discount. A lull service hair and nail salon providing all aspects at hair A full body needs Carrying Ashe County 's only organic product line Discount excludes massages. II\R|IW\KE.KI II dim; si ITI3 A Bl ILDE.RN 982-7767 i on clothing. I lllle's Health A Fitness Center 8467474 1114 NC Hwy 194 North. W*st Jefferson I 6 months of annt Ashe Tie and Natural Stone* 1107 South Jefferson Avenue. Wesl Jefferson...2468433 Offering 20* discount on selected items and a 10* discount storewide. Tile sales only. Center for PlrventJon and WrUncis 20tJ Hospital Avenue. Jefferson 84<i4l744 Offering 20* discount on uny new or renewed quarterly memberships II VIK CARE SERVICES Jefferson Post 203 Sooth Second Avenue. West Jefferson..8467164 Offering 20* discount on all new subscriptions Mfg thm done locks, i Ashe County I 127 Bctva Creek School Rood. Wert Jefferson 2463367 Offering 10* discount on pnim and pnuii sundries Full selection of building materials. Jefferson I anding Pro Shop Jeffervm. .. Offering 20* dlceoum Good • vhncv ami hcadw arc IMuxe Barber Shop 111 Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson .... 8465471 Offenog 20* discount on all hair care products Eclipse Salon 15 North Second Street. Wevt Jefferson — 84662M) Around the coma from Curves on the Backstreet Offering 20* on all hair care producis.Tigi.Catw.dk. Claude Homes of the High Country 1620 Hwy 163. West Jefferson 8463618) I $1500 either in appliance package nr t to any home sold through promotion Laurel C ustom Homes 846 1533 I5172JS Hwy 221. Jefferson .... The purehase'wdw of a new home entitles the a holder to a free washcridryer set and microwave New Riser Hume* 856 South Jefferson Avenue. Wesl Jefferson The pufchaseforda of a new home entitles . West Jefferson 20* dm "The Cnlter'i Edge 15 North Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson 2464251 Receive a free manicure ($121)0) with Hie purchase of asp* pedicure Total hair and body salon. Service. REM \l RAMS 246 J502 Ashe Memorial Hospital Dining Room 200 Hospital Avenue. Jeffcnon Mart Power Equipment 846 (1706 Offcnng 20* discount on lunch and dinner for 205 South Second Avenue. Wcw : a Cub Cadet Tractor and >. set-up. and in county Chain Saw* wild, get a FREE extra tool and ml. ..2463431 $5000 off. All STIHI. cardholder only , Domino* Plwa 249 Mount Jeffervm Road. We*! Jeffcnon 2467500 $5181 off any one pir/a. i Musk . Hwy |6Glaalalc! Buy one dinner buffet, get one free ($1500 value) Offer good only on thr following dale*: (Amber 15th. October 29tfi. and November 12th Offcnng 20* ducounl. Children's party supplies. . piaviic tableware, gag gifts, .cards.baby shower. Ai 430 Flwy 221 South. We*i Jeffcnon 2463201 Offering 20* discount on any wild bird feed Erasers Restaurant A Catering 108 South Jeffervm Avenue. Weti Jeffervm .. 2465222 Offcnng 20* disentail on hill for cardholder only. Hardee'* of Jefferson 799 US Hwy 221. Jeffcnon 2465504 Ikone of the Thick Burger Offering 15* discount on all purebates 1720 NC Hwy 88 West. West Jeffervm.. 8462714 Offering 20* discount Spanish American food, git* hamburgers KE'CVTbctj Bell 51 Beaver CM School Road. WCvi Jeffervm 2468*71 Offering 10* discount on any RFC or 'fttco Bell item Weaver Equipment. Inc. 102 South Main Street. Jeffcnon 8463752 Offering 20* discount on apparel and Jvlmct*. 10* discount on part* and accessories. 5* discount on whole goods at regular price, .ml 20* discount on routine tcrvic* lx» Artoiris Mexican Restaurant 327 East Main Street. Jeffervm .... Offering 10* discount on total hill. 8461639 I .2462611 iiadcby I much i KhrrriuHe Hooves, Inc . 589 South Main Street. Jefferson .8461346 Rivcrvhasc Homes. Inc. will give a new I r t $2500 qipliarxe package allowance ft* The Hardwood Ci 8469663 Offering a free discount on all insullaikats floor floor md a 10* WJ Hardware .2463421 (M Main Street. West Jefferson. i on True Viilue Point Offering 10* i Ashe ( hlroprarttc. Inc. - Dr. April Taylor 303 C Eaat Second Street. We* letter*.si..8462225 I Good for 1 free acupuncture session ($2500 salue) parcardhoklrr Improving health one person at a time. Ashe Memorial Hospital Imaging Department 200 Hospital Avenue. Jeffervm 8460722 Receive a free Achillea Heel "Osteupumsii Screening" Scan. Call to schedule an appointment JEW Fl KV.ANIIQI KN, GIF"IN ft E l-ONIM! Ana Maria's Gift Shop 16 North Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson 8467641 Offering 20* discount Unique gift items, collectibles. Hallmark curd*. Exclude* Hallmark ornaments and Jim Shore items Ashe Memorial Hospital Gift Nook 200 Hospital Avenue. Jefferson .... Offering 20* dacuunt 8467101 2465336 Gift Start I only I loraled at HuMdcrs Marl of Atbr ieffeivoa 8464846 Offering 20* discount I nique gilt* lor evtry uccasmn. Kowc pottery, pewter. Dapt 56 and much more Yankee candles tint included in discoum everything a woman i The ! 5 North Jeffentm Avenue. West Jeffervun 846 7964 Offering 20* discount Offer good on all I itcnu m Muck Dues not appl* *> gift Some restriction* apply I Mde I ow nr t lack A Cnllrctlbtrs 22(i East Mam Sliea. Jefferoai *46 3772 Offrnng 20-50* discount on home dfcor and gift items and a 20* discount on all Howard Miller cluck* Village FlorkN 63* Vitah Mom Offering 25* Flower* ft* any Product* Petal Pusher IWgn* Inc. 750 Beaver Creek School Rood. West Jcflenrei *461687 Offering 10* discount on all shop item*, including cash and carry fresh flower* and a 20* discount on udlectiMe fairy velctiuns Excludes special order* and gift catiflcales Distincuve occcsMViec rod home JCcor nanw. gifts far every occasion and elegant tresh flnwei arrangement* Jeffmna 2468825 no cash A cany itenw only Ki Excludes Beaulrf imlnd Ashe Mimagr Offtrr 303 C bast Seamd Strea. West lellcrvan 977-6272 Offering 20* divesaaa. dtar* na apply hi gift ccnitkatec or package ptan* Medical and therapeunc masvagc for relief uf chronic pasn Bhattoy IIJ-B Jefferson Avenue. West Jeflcrvm K4667V5 l an rocrvhamhw except i already reduced We have sonKthing for everyone silver and gold iewctr>. |dus a variety of home arorswmrv HcnHnu W ater* Salon A Day Spa 6 South Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson Offenog 10* divcraaa on any service Surer Itadgn* 275 JW Luke Rood. Glendale Spring* 9824102 Offering 10* disuamt <ai all items Sterling vilver jewelry, fouih. gifts, and art Excludes cnnugnnwiM Ashe Memorial H'wpKal foundation 200 Ikwpiul Avenue. Jcffersrai . . 8467101 Stephen Shoemaker pnm of Did Hospital, regular priuc $8500. wah Get On ffoanl Caal only $5000 The 1277 1215! Offering 20* discount Unique gifts. including i lotions. Victonan stationary. garden ncirn. hobv i etc Thr Jewel! 2464155 7X5 Last Main 9 t Jflcring 20* discount unrcwide Fisatunng diamonds, fine gsdd jewelry, nocklace* and hncclets. Cit urn and Bukrv.i watches Offer cxctudrs sale Diamond i 2S*i The I .ad v Hug/Hrok v'v Hah Buudque 420 F-W Mam Street. Jeflcrvm ...8462159 I Candles Bus I get 1 holt pnee Women's 2469021 Offering 20* discount on cmh and carry everyday flowers tatly Retail Dowers for funerals, wedding*. larthdays. anniversary, everyday occasions 11Juris! 8466811 holder to $1000 on free upgrade* Four Paw* Pet ( Mkhari's 102 North Jeffervm Avenue. Wfcsi Jeffervm .. 8464I0C all grooming. Receive a of a grooming Happy Tails Pet Supplies 15-2 North Second Avenue. West Jefferson ..8461727 Offering 15* discount Treats, toys and foftd in keep I free dessert with purchase of an adult cntrfe lor cardholder unly Mountain Aire Seafood A Steaks 998) Hwy 16 South. Wevt JefTetvm 982 34817 Offering 20* dtscouni to card holder only TttevUy through Thursday on regular menu items only Wlndancrr Kennels .3941 NC Hwy 163. West Jefferson 1*1 A/a Hut .877.3.379 Offering 10* discount on all services. i«. hoarding, bathing, etc Valid only for the month at November 146 Northvicw Drive. Jeffervm Prime Sirloin 825 East Main Street. Jefferson 246 t VS) Buy one huffri get the second one free on Monday through Thursday after 458) p.m Offer not good wiih • jewelry, pearl jewelry, i 8461351 Ashe < hitdmir Fajuipmmt Hwy 194 Radio Hill. Weu Jefferson .... 2464953 Offering 20* discount on all choat taw chains, ml mixture and Bar Oil Blurmoan t.ultars A Musk 210 South Jefferson Avenue Wesl JeOcison >463275 Offering 20* dricouM Excludrs sale or clearance • A t aadle Outlet 773 East Main Street leffetsnn 24637*9 Offering 20* discount Wide variety of gift* 1 Discount tobacco product* Imported cigar* Hani poured candles, with refill program available Exclude* tobacco products. anv other often Drink* ami tax ma included. Savory Chef Restaurant 1992 Hwy 16 North. Cruinpler Of6ring a free drink to cardholder* Winner's Circle KnUaurant A Stenkhouse 829 EM Mum -Street. Jeffervm .2464499 Offering a free desvrrt with the purchase of a meal. .982-7090 SPECI ALTY SHOPS Shatlev Spi ings RrMaunuit 407 Shailey .Sprmgs Raid. Crumpier982-2236 Offering 20* disctiuirt im any food item tm the menu Shnkudn .lapanrsr Steak A Seafood Ashemont Shipping Center. West Jeffervm .. .2466999 Offcnng 20* discount Limbed to 2 entrees per i |ier visit Snilthry'»t afr 05 Second Avenue. Wev Jcffavm 846-7737 Buy one single trip hrenkfavt buffet and get one single trip buffet at half price Offer gund <mly «m Saturday ireaning huflet Dnnkv are ma included Smoky Mountain I IU0* South Jeffervm Avenue. Wfrvt Jeffervun 2466077 $2181 off purchase of a large pt»a at regular menu i West Ca 1307 Cut Offering 20* id . Wilkeshuro ....973-SWX) on any in-Mock accessory Greenhouse Craft* Shop 248 JW Luke Road. Glendale Springs price oabbnnannoano Sweel Aromas Rakers A CaH 2462914 West Jefferson : Offcnng 20* divuunt. Serving lunch and dinner H.ikcd graidv. breads and Open 7 am till 8 pm..TMaMy through Su 1he Accidental Baker 626 Ashe Central School R«td, Jeffervm 982-2670 Offering 20* discount Bakery. Pastry. Breuds We alv. verve lunches and are available for catering I he Junction 658 South Main Street. Jeffervm .... 8469522 Free dnnk with purchase of meal lor cardholder onlv W4 1222 t'ome etljivy out country catking in a plcavurahlr atmosphere and rrce.ve .. 20* discount on the Mai hill ACCEPTING KN M Jefferson .2465647 Rusik furniture, accessories any mountain d4cur Mountain Aire CJolf Club Offtrinu 20% discount off regular retail prices on merchandise in pro *bop. N Ashe Memorial Hospital Suite 1 • Jefferson • dive Offering 20* divrounl Local, regional. A international treasures, gifts, jewelry, music. home A garden ddcur. Sale excludes special orders, gift i A consigned items Excludes .vale item*. • Root Canals • Surgery • Partials and Dentures 246- your family the gift of a beautiful healthy smile- Call today.' 982-2618 2466818 Summit ('afe 4«J6 Court Street. Jeffervm 8463456 Free dessert with the purchase of an cntrde f<« • Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Crowns and Bridges Aff.Vonr IflTMt South Jeffervm Avenue. West Jeffervm 2466818 Offering 20* discount on whole ham purchase* only Old fashioned country cured hams Cured with sah. brown sugar, fresh mountain air ami lime Free dnnk with porch** .if an adult plate The VMiixtk Stop CaW 4969 NC H wy 88 WeM. Warrensvilfc ON THE FACES OF ASHE CoU N T Y | Wendy's of West Jeffervm See coupon in NxAlet cardtaildrr only McDonald N Avhemnnl Shopping Center, West Jeffervm 246.8161 Offering a free haked pie or small ice cream cone with the pwvbaie of a value meal 9360 Hwy 194. Offering 15* free pet toy with www.currcntchiro.com 2462501 Offering l5%(ftMM0t on ill store merchandise Cot TkCump Third Av Hair Biz 415 Nathans Creek School Kuad. Clumpier 982-2855 Offering 20* discount on all professional hair care products. Ashe County (ha-ve Com puny I* I si R\ It |s Meadow Creek Shopping Center oil regular posed tanning it on Magic and Emotion unlimited taming. Skyline Telephone/Sky best < onimuiikullons NC Hwy 194 North. Wcvi Jefferson ... 877.3111 Offering 20* discount on the purchase of any regularly priced residential telephone Southern State*-Went Jcffrrvon Service 336-846-5651 2465605 PUTTING A BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY SMILE Parties F.tt» Inc. 1447-B Ml Jeffervun Ruad. West Jeflcrvm ..2469696 chiropractic acupuncture massage therapy Magic Vidro 424 East Mac Offering 20* packages. 20* Tanning i ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Hours A Day 384-3900 card holder only. Jim's Corner Furniture Grandma's House Bed and Breakfast 1807 Tcahcrey Road. Warrensville 384-1676 Our rustic mountain retreat welcomes you just like Gfandma would. Fotjoy a 40* discount with your card. Visit our website at www.grundmashousebandb.com Warrrnxv •llrwt Store 5121 NC Hwly xx Mm. WurrensviUe ASHE SERVICES FOR AGING, INC. Providing a broad range of sen ices designed to improve the quality of life for older adults, enhance their dignity and help them maintain their independence at home. Board Certified Nurse Aide Home Delivered MeaK Inten»enerational Day Care Volunteer Opportunities Information and Referral < ongregate Meals Adult Dav Health Care (iroup Respite Senior Center Activities Senior Housing mm Certificates of Accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Healthcare —« . V 1 , s *\\ * - - ?V V\ SERVING THE HEART OF ASHE CTH'NTt . SERV ING OF ASHE COUNTY ^ .' \ ,' \ since 1977 ^ • \ I SINCE ' \ T1 % V. mm |HB m / •» / �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST EDUCATION Local students recognized with Wendy's nomination Ashe County High School's Michael Graybeal and Margret Gardner have been honored with a nomi­ nation from their principal, Phil Howell, for the coveted Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Awarded in conjunction with the colle­ giate Heisman, this program celebrates the nation's top high school seniors who best exemplify a well-rounded "citizen-scholar-athlete." Created in 1994 through a partnership between Wen­ dy's and the Heisman Me­ morial Trophy, the Wendy's High School Heisman pro­ gram has rewarded youth excellence for 12 years. Margret and Michael were nominated for this program based on their accomplish­ ments in academics, civic involvement, sports, awards and clubs. "These students are truly in a league of their own," says Archie Griffin, the only two-time winner of the pres­ tigious Heisman Memorial Trophy and program spokes­ person. "Each student nomi­ nated for the award has gone above and beyond expecta­ tions to help those in need, enhance their education and pursue their dreams." To track a student's prog­ ress throughout the com­ petition or to find out more about the program, please man.com. or call 1-800-2445161. All nominees will be posted on the Wendy's High School Heisman Web site in early October of this year. On November 15,h these two students will be honored at a banquet for all the region­ al nominees at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro. The Wendy's High School Heisman Program is com­ prised of five phases - Nomi­ nation, State Finalists, State Winners, National Finalists and National Winners. En­ tries are initially evaluated by ACT Assessment during the State Finalist and State Winner phases and then Pictured are the Mountain View school bus drivers who were honored last week during National School Bus Safety Week. Mt. View salutes drivers during Bus Safety Week Teresa Stansberry Assistant Principal Michael Graybeal and Margret Gardner are this year's Ashe County High School nominees for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. passed on to a distinguished panel of judges. Twelve National Final­ ists are invited for an allexpense paid trip to New York City on Dec. 9 -11, to participate in the Heisman weekend festivities. ESPN2 will feature all 12 National Finalists during the Wen­ dy's High School Heisman Awards Ceremony that will air on December 11. Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants® was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas and is the third larg­ est hamburger quick-service chain in the world, with nearly 6,600 restaurants in the United States, Canada and international markets. Support Ebenezer Home Tilley's Auto Sale in Wilkesboro will be donating $100 for every vehicle sold through the end of October to the Ebenezer Garden Christian Children's Home. Owner Da­ vid Tilley and business man­ ager, Eric Settle, would like to invite everyone who is need of a good quality pre-owned vehicle to come by and help support this worthy cause. The mission of the Eb­ enezer Garden Christian Children's Home is to serve children ages 3-21 years old in Wilkes and surrounding counties by providing a lov­ ing, nurturing and stimulat­ ing environment that will fos­ ter independence and ensure success among its residents. Their goals are to hire experi­ enced, qualified staff who will be well suited to work with residents who have fallen victim to abuse and neglect in many instances. While maintaining a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, children will be given the love and at­ tention that they deserve by caring staff. Ebenezer offers its resi­ dents the opportunity to par­ October 16-22, 2005 was National School Bus Safety Week. School bus drivers make important deliveries to and from our school. Our driv­ ers are dedicated to the safety of the children who ride their buses. Mountain View driv­ ers are serious about their job and their performance exhib­ its professionalism. In talk­ ing with the drivers, I found a consensus among them that the best aspect of their job is getting to know the children who ride their bus, not only the children, but their par­ ents as well. I found the big­ gest concern for our drivers is the safety of the students they transport. One driver described this concern as "his biggest challenge." In order to drive a bus safely, it is im­ perative for all students to re­ main in their seats while the bus is moving. We encourage parents at Mountain View to take the opportunity this week to celebrate National School Bus Safety. Talk with your children about the im­ portance of helping their bus drivers by remaining in their seats and talking quietly with their friends nearby. At ^ k t 1 « 0 Mountain View, we have three expectations for students who ride the bus: 1) Always remain in your assigned seat. 2) As­ sist the driver in keeping the bus clean. 3) Obey the driver as he/she is the "boss" of the bus. Again we salute our drivers and thank them for the job they do for our school and community. Gary Dillard-Gary drives in the Chestnut Hill and Na­ thans Creek community. Gary has been driving a Mountain View bus for 14 years. Tim Billings-Tim drives in the Laurel Springs commu­ nity. This is Tim's first year driving for Mountain View. Sonny Vannoy-Sonny drives in the Glendale Springs community. This year begins Sonny's second year as a Mountain View driver. Megan Murray-Megan drives in the Grassy Creek community and this is her first year driving for Moun­ tain View. Brenda Gorman-Brenda drives in the Crumpler com­ munity, and she has been driving a Mountain View bus for 6 years. Danny Day-Danny drives in the Smethport and Buffalo community. He has driven 5 A 4 / m m years for Mountain View. Rita Phipps-Rita is a for­ mer Mountain View driver and now substitutes when needed. Margaret Marze-Margaret drives throughout the county. She has been driving an Ex­ ceptional Children's bus for a number of years. Regina Sipos-Regina drives in the Jefferson com­ munity. She has been driv­ ing for Mountain View for 6 years. Wilma Redmond-Wilma drives in the Silas Creek community. She has driven a Mountain View bus for 9 years Larry Ham-Larry is the adult bus monitor for bus 101. He has been serving in this capacity for 7 years. Margaret Ham-Margaret drives an Exceptional Chil­ dren's bus throughout the county. She has driven for the past 16 years. Penny Shatley-Penny drives in the Crumpler com­ munity. She has driven one year for Mountain View. Lisa Jones- (not pictured) Lisa is the adult bus monitor for bus 2804. She has been serving in this capacity for 6.5 years. Students and bus drivers at Blue Ridge Elementary School celebrated National School Bus Safety Week with a breakfast on Friday, October 21. Each bus driver at Blue Ridge selected a "safe and responsible rider" and invited them to breakfast The breakfast was not only to recognize students, but also to show appreciation to the our bus drivers for their dedication and hard work at Blue Ridge Elementary. David Tilley of Tilley's Auto Sales is making a generous donation to a local children's home with the purchase of a vehicle. ticipate in extra curricular activities, church and leisure events and daily life skills training while also attend­ ing therapeutic sessions to explore the very feelings that brought them to Ebenezer initially, when deemed neces­ sary. Most residents are longterm. Most children reside at the Children's Home for at least one year or longer. Ebenezer Garden Chris­ tian Children's Home is an agency of the United Way in Wilkes County. For more information call David or Eric at 667-9090. Tilley's Auto Sales is located at 1602 Curtis Bridge Road in Wilkesboro, NC. Homeschool workshop announced for November Educator, homeschooler, Earlier workshops in the and homeschool supply busi­ series have featured Misty ness owner, Tami Fox, will Spinelli on the topic "Learn­ lead a workshop about home- ing More About Educating schooling multi-age, multi- Your Child," Nancy Huff­ grade families. This work­ man on "The History of shop will be held at Catawba Homeschooling," and Cindy Science Center Auditorium Hullings on the "Multi-Age on Wednesday, November 2 Planner." The workshop from 1 - 3 p.m. She will elabo­ series is sponsored and fa­ rate on some of the challenges cilitated by PATH (Parents such a situation presents and Advocating Teaching at Home) Homeschool Asso­ those she has faced. Discussion will focus on ciation. PATH, the Catawba techniques that can be used Valley area's oldest hometo stay organized while schooling association, was teaching multiple children founded in 1985 and is an community of learning on different levels. inclusive She will also discuss the use homeschooling families ad­ of unit studies and the KO- vocating individual choice freedom in educa­ NOS Homeschool Curricu­ and tion and providing support, lum. resources, activities, events, and news for people who have chosen to educate their families at home. Members have varied backgrounds, as well as varied political and religious beliefs. Current membership includes fami­ lies from Ashe, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, Watauga, and Wilkes counties. Child care with arts & crafts activities available for $1 per child. Please RSVP if you need child care to in­ sure adequate space and materials. Please respond to Wendi Hensley 704-4892387 kdxbjigg^aitjttl or Pam Genant 828-8930971 genanl2@9Ql.cpmi LAST SALE BEFORE HALLOWEEN/ ML Lee M ML nKHAFAdOf eostuMes,' ALL PREAMGIRL COSTUMES! ALL ESCANTE COSTUMES! ALL CINEMA SECRETS 3-P MAKE UP EFFECTS! ALL SPECTRE STUPTOS MASKS £ WINGS! ALL 5 © 30% OFF!!! FFJPAY ONLY! GET YOUR COSTUMES NOW! THIS IS THE LAST £ ONLY SALE BEFORE HALLOWEEN' IF you SNOOZE; you LOSE' 697 w. KING ST. POWNTOWN BOONE �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 PAGE 9A BUSINESS NEWS Annual meeting for Window World has Southern States Coop. grand opening Southern States Coopera­ tive will review its 2005 fiscal year operations at a series of local annual meetings, in­ cluding the upcoming meet­ ing for members of South­ ern States Cooperative, Inc. - West Jefferson Service. "The 2005 fiscal year marked a continuation of favorable results in efforts to improve our operations," reports President and CEO Tom Scribner. "Both sales volume and income from op­ erations were compared with last year and we're moving ahead with plans to maintain and build on that trend." SSC, Inc. - West Jefferson Service will hold its annual membership day and annual meeting on Friday, October 28, 2005, at 430 Highway 221 South, West Jefferson, North Carolina. Membership day activi­ ties begin at 11 a.m., with the meeting scheduled to start at 1 p.m. With the theme "Raising the Bar", the cooperative's leadership will use the meet­ ing to report on both local and company-wide opera­ tions, as well as preliminary results for the 2005 fiscal year. Local board members will be elected and retiring board members will be rec­ ognized. Board nominees include Bobby Absher and Tommy Sturgill. District "G" Delegate Election nominees include Charles L. King. "The annual meeting is the best single opportunity to outline our plans for the future of our membership and discuss our progress in meeting our financial goals," notes James D. "Jim King, manager of SSC, Inc. - West Jefferson Service. Founded in 1923, South­ ern States now has more than 300,000 farmer mem­ bers. As one of the nation's largest agricultural coop­ eratives, the Richmond, Va.based firm provides a range of farm inputs, including fertilizer, seed, livestock feed and pet food, animal health supplies and petroleum prod­ ucts, as well as other items for the farm and home. The cooperative has some 1,100 retail outlets and had sales of nearly $1.44 billion in its fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Orthodontic office opens locally Dr. Derwood Ashworth, DDS, M.SC.O, PA and his staff are pleased to announce his new office in the Blue Ridge Plaza, next to Lowes Food, in West Jefferson. Dr. Ashworth brings a very qualified staff with over ten years experience to the High Country. For the last inno­ vative technology, give their office a call today. Exams are free and fees are budgeted with insurance accepted. For more information or to make an appointment, call 246-2500. Window World of North Wilkesboro, NC held the grand opening of their new location on October 7. They are pleased to offer a new showroom for their customers to see what they offer. Available are many colors and styles of windows, siding and guttering to choose from. Window World is located on 2nd Street across from the Yadkin Valley Ford dealership. For more information, call 1-800-260-7908 or visit them on the web at www.windowworld. com. Save your money $$$ Calhoun appointed to council Unlike professional ath­ is safe. Find out how FDIC letes, you don't need a sports insurance protects your ac­ agent to show you the money. counts. Also, protect yourself "Taking Control of Your Fi­ from identity theft. Keep your nances," a helpful, free pub­ Social Security number, bank lication from the Federal De­ account and credit card num­ posit Insurance Corporation bers private. 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Washington D.C. - The National Republican Con­ gressional Committee an­ nounced that Mr. Rich­ ard Calhoun has been appointed to serve on the Business Advisory Council (BAC) in recognition of valuable contributions and dedication to the Republi­ can Party. Richard will serve the state of North Carolina and is expected to play a crucial role in the Party's efforts to involve top business people in the process of govern­ ment reform. The Business Advisory Council is part of the Na­ tional Republican Congres­ sional Committee, and is dedicated to making sure that small business has a voice in Washington. Richard, who has long supported Republican ide­ als, particularly debt reduc­ tion and tax reform, will be a key member of the Coun­ cil. Van Lewis of Orange Park, Florida, son of Geor­ gia Bryant ofWest Jefferson and the late Dennis Lewis, recently completed the Stellent Imaging (Acorde Context) Business Man­ agers Course at Stellent's training center in Colorado ness Manager. Stellant Inc. is a global provider of content man­ agement software solutions. Stellent is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minne­ sota and has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Sounds like a dream, but is Man with local ties completes working at home for you? training in Colorado Springs Have you dreamed about vorking from home? Lately, he dream has become a reility for many individuals. Vlore and more companies ire allowing employees the iption of telecommuting vorking from a remote area, juch as home. Technology enibles work-at-home employ­ ees access to company phone systems, servers and e-mail, jowever, working at home las its share of pluses and ninuses, and it may or may lot be right for you. Consider he pros and cons below: L. Spending time with the rids. PRO: For parents who are vrestling with the decision of jutting children into a form >f childcare (such as day :are), working at home can nean spending more time vith the kids and avoiding :he child-care issue altogeth­ er. You won't miss the little jrowth spurts and changes four youngster makes each lay. Plus you will save on the ligh cost of day care, too. CON: It can be difficult to concentrate when a baby is crying or toddlers are vying •or your attention. You may still need to have some form if child care, like a nanny or fitter, so you can devote conlecutive hours to your job. Af;er all, it can be embarrassng to be on the phone with i client when your two-year)ld yells, "I have to go potty!" >r "I want lunch NOW!" 2. Dress down every day. PRO: You can wake up, ihower, and head to your lome office in your bathrobe ind slippers. Unless you have Web conferencing, coworkers von't know if you're having a iad hair day or spilled juice m your pajamas. Wearing vhat makes you comfortable can improve work productivI CON: You may miss the dy­ namic of getting dressed up and looking good that is ap­ parent in many offices across the country. Being casually dressed may put you in a more laid-back mood, which can carry over to your work ethic and quality of work. 3. Time Management PRO: It can be much easier to focus on your tasks with­ out having to contend with coworkers stopping by your cubicle to chat or impromptu meetings in the boss' office. Also, fewer distractions may allow you to be more efficient at getting assignments done than if you were in the of­ fice. CON: Being at home offers the temptation to do houserelated things. Even the most honest employee is guilty of throwing in a load of laundry or walking the dog on com­ pany hours. If you find you're frequently tuning into a soap opera instead of working on your marketing proposal, you could have problems. It takes a dedicated person to resist "goofing off" when no one is watching. 4. Flexible hours. PRO: In many cases, a home work setup allows you to log in during business hours (or a time you've set that is mutually acceptable with your place of business). But you can also catch up on assignments and work your way through a heavy load on your normal downtime - with­ out having to trek into the office. It is also convenient if you have to leave for a doc­ tor's appointment or pick up the kids from school. You can simply make up hours when you return. CON: Some overachievers fail to recognize the dis­ tinction between when their workday ends and their home life begins. It's quite easy to spend too many hours on the computer or phone, and few with the family. You may feel obligated to check your email or voice mail, even late at night or on the weekends. You'll need to set a distinct time when it's "lights out" for work. 5. Easy on the wallet. PRO: When working at home, you have the easiest commute ever: Simply step over the cat on your way to your office. You'll save cash normally allotted to mass transportation or fuel for your car. Additionally, you'll save in other ways, includ­ ing on wardrobe, meals, and lunchtime shopping excur­ sions you may normally have made. CON: It's easy to feel se­ cluded when working at home. Although you might IM all day or talk with col­ leagues regularly, nothing replaces the face-to-face ele­ ment of being in the office. A "power lunch" or just a quick bite with a coworker can boost morale and be a stress buster - even if it costs you a few extra bucks for that deli sandwich as opposed to the one you've made yourself. Working at home does have its share of other expenses, including higher electric bills, high-speed Internet connection, office supplies, and other necessities that may not be covered by your company. Before you take the leap to working at home, make sure you consider all the as­ pects of this type of employ­ ment situation. You may find that a conventional office job might actually be the best option for you, or you will see that working at home is the dream job you've always wanted! Springs. The course is de­ signed to assist the Imag­ ing Business Administrator with day-to-day operation of the Stellant Image Man­ agement environment. Suc­ cessful completion of the course confers certification as a Stellant Imaging Busi­ OiWraCtiC Meadow Creek Shopping Center West Jefferson, NC • 336-846-5651 www.currentchiro.com �PAGE 10A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Democratic party meets tonight at Smoky Mt. BBQ Tuesday, October 25 12 noon: Bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplifting service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 if more information is needed. 3 p.m.: Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas is hav­ ing a planning meeting in the BREMCO Conference room. If you would like to volunteer with this project, please plan to attend by RSVP to Appalachian Senior Programs at 846-4898. 7 p.m.: Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meet­ ing at Smoky Mt. BBQ. The visiting speaker will be Ted Koplan, former state senator from Winston Salem. 7 - 8:30 p.m.: The Center @ Fleetwood (former Fleetwood Elementary School) will host a workshop on the Ashe County Parks and Recreation master plan. A community survey is available for people tocomment on specific areas of interest. Workshop will be led by parks and rec staff and steering com­ mittee. For more information, call 982-6185 or log onto the county web site at www.ashecountygov.com/parksandrec. Wednesday, October 26 11 a.m.: Friends of the Library will meet downstairs at the library for a covered dish lunch and year end busi­ ness meeting. Year's progress report, next year's agenda and use of funds will be discussed. The library book sale kiosk is now featuring children's books. son. Sunday, October 30 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. 6 p.m.: Special Singing at Phoenix Baptist Church to raise money for mission work. Singers will be Nathan and Christy Wagoner, Kirk Houck and Arnold and Roten Family. There will be special treats for the children after the service. Children are asked to come dressed as their favorite Biblical character. Refreshments will follow the service. A nursery and transportation will be pro­ vided. For more information call 384-2185. Rev. Ray Minton invites everyone to attend. 6 - 8 p.m.: Fall Festival at Faithbridge United Methodist Church for children through 5th grade. Activites will include fun booths, games, prizes, costume contest and refresh­ ments. Call the church office for more information at 264-5881 or visit the church's website at www.faithbridgeumc.org. 7 p.m.: Warrensville Community Sing will be held at the Warrensville Church. Baptist Monday, October 31 Wendy's of West Jefferson will give a FREE Jr. Frosty to any child who comes in on Halloween IN COSTUME. 5:30 - 9 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ ing a "Haunted Firehouse".. Admission will be $3 per per­ son and there will be a "Spookta-cu-lar" held in the new por­ Thursday, tion of the Fire Department. October 27 Admission is free. A variety of Blowing Rock Woman's Club games and food will be avail­ will be having a wine tasting able. All ages are welcome. fund raiser from 6-7:30 p.m. This will be a safe and fun at Gamekeeper Restaurant. alternative for parents who are Tickets are $30 per person hesitant about going door to and $50 per couple. Call 295- door trick or treating with their 3924 for more information. children. 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Elementary will have a Fall Festival with fun for all ages. 7-8:30 p.m.: Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville will host a workshop on the Ashe County Parks and Recreation master plan. A community survey is avail­ able for people to comment on specific areas of interest. Workshop will be led by parks and rec staff and steering com­ mittee. For more information, call 982-6185 or log onto the county web site at www.ashecountygov.com/parksandrec. 7 p.m: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at the Dan'l Boone Inn in Boone. Marriage Enrichment Seminar will be held October 27 - 29 conducted by Carlton and Dee Baxter and host­ ed by Faith Fellowship and Harvest Ministries. All meet­ ings are held at West Jefferson Elementary School Cafeteria. Call Pastor Elliott Osowitt at 877-4480 or checkout the web­ site www.faithfellowshipnc.org for more information. Friday, October 28 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Harvest Bazaar at Ashe County Senior Center featuring homemade crafts, homemade goodies and more. Visitors and staff are invited to dress in oldfashioned costumes. For more information call 246-2461. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 7-10 p.m.: A Fall Gospel Singing will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Eight different individuals or groups from Ashe County will be sing­ ing. Please come and join them for an evening of worship in music. A love offering will be taken for the Baptist Men of NC working hurricane relief at the Gulf Coast. Saturday, October 29 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Missoula Children's Theatre will perform at Ashe Civic Center. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. 6:30 - 10 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ ing a "Haunted Firehouse". Admission will be $3 per per­ 6:30 Greene's Chapel Baptist Church will have a fall festival alternative to Halloween. Come dressed as a Bible character. Pastor Jerry Harris and con­ gregation invite all to attend. The church is located on the Silas Creek Road. 6:30 p.m.: Old Fields Baptist Church will have their annual "Pig Pickin". The church and its pastor, Jack Miller, would like to invite you to this special time of fellowship. are not needed this day. Appointments can be made Monday through Tuesday for the signup period. Signup begins November 15 eith the program going into effect in January. For information and appointments, call 246-4347 or 246-2461. Friday, November 11 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. The Market will close for the regular season after the last Saturday in October. Saturday, November 12 2 p.m.: Holiday Parade in downtown West Jefferson will be held. Theme for this year's parade will be "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Being honored will be the men and women who served in the 1450th Transportation Unit and their families. Sunday, November 13 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Monday, November 14 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will be meeting at Smoky Mountain BBQ and will include a discussion of how to winter­ ize your garden by Richard Boylan of the Agricultural Extension Office. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Tuesday, November 15 Tuesday, November 1 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivors Group Meeting will 11:30 a.m.: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at Friday, November 18 Frasers Restaurant in West Jefferson. This is an important meeting in that there will be a vote on a revised constitution. Please attend! Friday, November 4 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a vocalist performing jazz, blues, and spirituals, will perform at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, November 5 7 - 1 0 a.m.: The Youth of Bristol Baptist Church will be holding a Pancake Breakfast in the fellowship building. All proceeds will be given to the children that were hurt from Hurricane Katrina. These young people are excited about this opportunity to help. Please come and fellowship with them. Sunday, November 6 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 8 1 - 3 p.m.: Open Session counseling available for Medicare Part D prescription drug program at Ashe County Senior Center. Appointments be held at Sweet Aromas. Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Fair, showcasing the work of more than 150 fine craft artists from across the southeast. Media represented include clay, fiber, glass, leath­ er, metal, jewelry, paper, wood, mixed media, photography and printmaking. The Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair will be held November 18-20, 2005. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held at the M.C. Benton Convention Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. A weekend pass is also available for $10. For group rates, details and further information please call 336725-1516. Sunday, November 20 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Saturday, November 26 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. The Market will close for the regular season after the last Saturday in October. Sunday, November 27 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Fall Revivals Healing Church Springs Baptist will have revival services October 23-26 beginning at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Johnny Blevins. Rev. Jack Pugh and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning Sunday, October 23 - 28 at 7 p.m. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lloyd Day. There will be special singing each night. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite you to attend. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jpan Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) continued on page 11A Bluegrass Friendly Grove Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning October 23 at 7 p.m. Rev. Steve LeaShomb will speak. Pastor Gordon Rawls and the congregation invite all to attend. i have revival services October 26 - 29 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Speaker will be Rev. Wayne Jones and there will be special singing nightly. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor is Rev. Steve Viers. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will hold revival services October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother Shawn Brigman will be guest speaker. Evan Roten and the congregation invite you to attend. Smethport Baptist Church will have revival services Sunday, October 30 through Friday, November 4. Services will begin at 7 p.m. and prayer room at 6:45 p.m. Rev. Melvin Sisson will be preaching. Pastor James Sechrest invites everyone to attend. Orion Baptist Church will hold revival services November 6 - 9 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mace Johnson speaking. Everyone is invited to attend. New River Baptist Church has revival November 6-11 with prayer room beginning at 7:15 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins will speak and there will be special music nightly. Ongoing Events Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind. Monday mornings from 10-12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10 -12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. "SAMPSON" is A NEUTERED MAI.P. •J Wagoner Baptist Church will Terrier Mix ^ 0WES ' R I^KKIVEK 6 years old. Only $2 to Adopt! �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 PAGE 11A COMMUNITY EVENTS Many ongoing events in our community continued from page 10A Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items. including clothing, household items and more, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, MondaySunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118. or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe Party County Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Angels In the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 8464100. Celebrate e \com MSle Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Bald Mountain Baptist Church Fall Ladies Bible Study will be conducted each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 8 p.m. However, there will be no meeting on the first Wednesday of each month due to the missions meeting. The study will be from the Beth Moore study. "A Heart Like His". Everyone is invited. Workbooks are $15 and the deadline for signing up is July 20. Please call the church office at 877-1550. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson on Sunday. October 23 and 30. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. Ashe Party County Democratic meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 846-9068. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) meets at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday of each month holding next meeting at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Boone. Anyone interested in the history and times of the Renaissance and Medieval periods are invited to attend. The SCA is an international living history organization, dedicated to education of, and the researching and re-creating of the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe. If you have an interest in this period of history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Prenatal Curriculum, Education Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in fouf sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781.' Bro. William Branham s sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev! Branham preached the Severv Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestio Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided.There is no charge to attend.Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club" meets the second Monda/ of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Pr. Michelle La„dh Family Medicine * Urgent Care ¥ Laser Skin Care * Sports Medicine FLU SHOTS Same-Day i ip ocr Currently Appointments! MEDICAL Available CARING Ashe Medical Associates re Sick, We're Quick' Medical Park Drive Jefferson, NC 246-7161 Visit us on the web at www.ashemedical.com HAN D S • CARING HEARTS EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM-7:30PM FRIDAY 7:30AM-3:30PM SATURDAYS 8:OOAM-NOON �PAGE 12A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 17Q M ^[1TT3C X^TTX^^ nTCTg O JEFFERSON POST \IVAL*MART s When Other Car Dealers Scare You With high Prices, Come See Us! asoBf®^ YOUR HOMETOWN HOBBY STORE , . 'Cy/f/f>sst o t ' / /r • O/'ff/// CHEVROLET • DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP 502 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-8806 www.savewithheritage.com R VOLUTION BE333I •until* I Never trick-or-treat alone. Go with a group and an adult or older sibling. River House Country Inn & Restaurant 1896 Old Field Road Grassy Creek, NC (336) 982-2109 T Try not to trick-or-treat after dark, but if you must, remember to bring along a flashlight. Regency Properites 200 E. Main St. • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-2307 Hem West Jefferson Location Only: Monday, Oct. 31 Only: FREE ».mom TO ALL CUFLBREN WHO COME IN COTTUME! Triek-orTreatm Welcome? Stay on sidewalks, or walk against trafic on the left side of the street if there are no sidewalks 1608 Hwy 221 N. • Jefferson, NC 336-846-7191 Name: Set up a curfew and a trick-or-treat route with your parents, then stick to it. Address:. City: State: Zip:. Discard any unwrapped candy and wash and cut up fruit before eating it. Phone: Bring your entry to: Arby's 1512 Cresent Lane - West Jefferson, NC 28694 Deadline for all entries: Saturday, October 29,2005 Gates Rubber Co. Jefferson, NC Never Accept a ride from a stranger, and never enter a stranger's House Jones Hardwood Floors, Inc. [§]Boone Kuboho Warrensville, NC 423-727-4700 Located on Old Hwy 421 S. Deep Gap • 828-263-8464 �£ BOWLING Tuesday Winter League New Riv. Archeryl8.5-9.5 VA-NC Concrete 18-10 State Drywall 16-12 Open Frame 16-12 Lee's Trees 16-12 Mike's Mufflers 15.5-12.5 Little's Fitness 15-13 Barr Insurance 14.5-13.5 Harris Guitar 12-16 Reed Electric 9.5-18.5 T.W. Enterprises 9-19 H.C. Carpentry 8-20 High Game Scratch G. Baugess 232 M. Leserra 229 J. Farrington 217 High Game Handicap G. Baugess 254 I. Miller 251 J. Farrington 246 Z. Blevins 246 High Series Scratch C. Roten 611 J. Treva 575 J. Hamm 555 G. Baugess 555 High Series Handicap A.G. Miller 672 I. Miller 671 T. Little 644 Women's High Game I. Miller (scratch)208 I. Miller (hdcap) 251 High Individual Average R. Frye 182 J. Hamm 182 M. Leserra 180 High Team Average New Riv. Archery Mike's Mufflers Open Frame Gang 843 839 814 Thursday Winter League Chemi-Con 23-5 Tucker Masonry 22-6 Bill's Garage 18-10 Cardinal Lanes 15-13 Bledsoe Concrete 14-14 Radio Hill Sales 13-15 Church's Const. 12-16 A-Team 10-18 Ashe Co. Motors 10-18 High Game Scratch M. Aloia 219 M.Taylor 219 H. Boyce 219 G. Baugess 210 High Game Handicap H. Boyce 258 M. Aloia 255 D. Wood 245 High Series Scratch G. Baugess 591 M. Aloia 583 J. Miller 569 High Series Handicap M. Aloia 694 J. Blevins 685 C. Blevins 664 Women's High Game C. Aloia (scratch) 156 C. Aloia (hdcap) 207 High Individual Average S. Katz 198 M. Leserra 193 B. Lewis 189 R. Weaver 189 High Team Average Tucker Masonry 886 Chemi-Con 843 Cardinal Lanes 828 Ashe Youth Basketball League A sign-up date coming this month for boys and girls m 3rd-6,h grade at all three elementary schools from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 29. er dates to remember: (day,Npyember 6 wr»^» • ' ^ —•— —— idatory Coaches Meeting inic @ ACHS, 5 p.m.) ches will need to turn in >sters and forms at this ;ing! Please make all s readable, day. November 6 ? Players Clinic for Girls )HS with Coach Foster 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) dav. November 13 ; Players Clinic for Boys ;HS with Coach Payne i 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Wednesday—October 26 Women's Tennis NCHSAA Dual Team Tennis Playoff Central Davidson @ Ashe County 4 p.m. Thursday—October 27 JV Football @ Wilkes Central 7 p.m. Friday—October 28 Varsity Football Home vs. Wilkes Central 7:30 p.m. Youlb Soccer Championship Results coming Kridso Women's Tennis NCHSAA Individual State Championships Tennis ladies advance in dual team tournament think the long ride may have been a factor. Once they got a few games under their belt they did fine. Ivey Tant was down 2-5 in her first set against Erin Mode and she fought back and won 7-5; she went on to win the second set 6-1. Amy Curcio, Alex Eller, and Rachel Curcio won their matches fairly easily so we went into doubles just need­ ing one more win. Shelby has a reputation for having good doubles teams but Amy and Alex came through with a big 10-3 win for us. I can't say enough about these two— they helped us beat Surry Central a few weeks ago to win second place in the con­ ference and they helped us win this game, too." by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter With a victory over Shel­ by last Thursday, the ACHS women's tennis team has earned its first home match in the Dual Team Tourna­ ment in school history. The team's number one doubles pair of Lorna Vega and Ivey Tant also made a new addi­ tion into the Husky record books on Friday and Satur­ day by winning three straight matches to become the first players to ever make it to the doubles championship match at Regionals. First, the scores from the dual team match at Shelby: (1st seed) Lorna Vega lost to Betsy Martin 6-0, 6-0. (2nd seed) Ivey Tant defeated Erin Mode 7-5, 6-1. (3rd seed) Amy Curcio defeated Adrienne Pearson 6-2, 6-1. (4th seed) Alex Eller defeated Blair Lutz 6-2,6-4. (5th seed) Rachel Curcio defeated Cath­ erine Langley 6-1, 6-1. (6th seed) Roxanne Thomas lost to Karen Siebert 6-1, 6-4. (#1 doubles) Vega/Tant lost to Vega/Tant move on to state individual tournament Photo by Vickie Herman Ladies tennis players competing in the dual team tourney, from left to right: (back) Alex Eller, Cyndi Lawler, Roxanne Thomas, Ivey Tant, (front) Rachel Curcio, Amy Curcio, Lorna Vega. Martin/Mode 10-1 (pro set). (#2 doubles) A.Curcio/Eller defeated Pearson/Langley 10-1. (#3 doubles) R.Curcio/ Thomas—their match was called for darkness, as the Huskies had already put it out of reach with a 5-3 lead. Coach Vickie Herman re­ capped the exciting win: The girls were a little slow getting their game going at Shelby. I On Friday, five of the ACHS team members were in competition at the Western Individual Regionals in Hendersonville (two wins on Fri Sec Tennis, pg. 2B Huskies' 3-0 streak ended by Starmount Ashe County's second half comeback falls short of victory, 22rl3 led the Rams to numerous defeat of the season. Northwest 1-A Conference The first half highlights On Friday night the Hus­ Championship titles over the were all visible from Starkies met their fourth MVC past few years. However, the mount's sidelines: a safety in opponent of the season on the WXII Channel 12 Game of the first quarter for an early road in Boonville. Starmount the Week was set to be quite 2-0 lead, quickly followed came into the game with only a challenging match-up, by a Devan Hurt (80 rush, one league win in their first and although the Rams had yards) touchdown and extra season as a member of the struggled to a 2-6 overall re­ point kick to go up 9-0 on Mountain Valley 2-A Confer­ cord, they were fired up for the visitors before the break. ence, and this is also their the school's 37th homecoming Chase Holcomb (116 pass. first season without Coach game and a chance to hand Yards) would give the Rams Joe Hutchins (retired), who the Huskies their first MVC a 15-point edge early in the third quarter on an 8-yard QB-keeper across the goal line, and it didn't take long for the home team to get the ball back and move into an­ other scoring-threat position. Things weren't looking too good for the Huskies... But then, Keelan Davis intercepted a pass in the end zone, saving Ashe County from a dangerous coffin nail. The touchback gave the Hus­ kies new life from their own 20-yard line, and Offensive Coordinator Tim Trivette or­ chestrated one fine 12-play, four and a half minute, 80 yard drive that ended with Ethan Goodman finding pay dirt on a 1-yard carry. Mi­ chael Graybeal's kick made it 15-7, bringing them within a possession of tying the score. The defense, led by Justin Hodges with an astounding 22 tackles (13 solo), stopped the Rams on their next two offensives, and on AC's next possession Sid Carpenter (20 carries for 157 yards, 7.9 avg) took Goodman's hand-off on the first play from the line of scrimmage (30 line) and bolt­ ed through the defense for a 70-yard TD run to get the Huskies within two points. But they came up emptyhanded on a huge two-point conversion attempt, which Dy Shane Hop! Junior running back Sid Carpenter rushed for 159 yards on left them down 15-13 with 20 carries for nearly an 8-yard average against Starmount just under seven minutes left to play in the fourth quarter. on Friday night. But Starmount wasn't by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter about to just hand over their hard-earned lead, and they pushed through Ashe's de­ fense for the final score of the game to capture the win at 22-13 and crush the valiant comeback rally. Coach Dale Galloway com­ mented, "We got outplayed, especially in the first half. We played very hard in the sec­ ond half, and I'm very proud of that, but I think it was a case of 'too little, too late,' as we had dug a hole for ourselves in the first half. We played some inspired football with a lot of pride and passion, but we were kind of knocked on tour heels at first and it took until the second half for us to recover. With the amount of energy it took to get back in the ballgame, we just didn't have anything left at the end to stop their offense and score again. The bright spot is that we Btill have two games left, and two wins would equal a conference championship. This week we play our final home game (senior night) against Wilkes Central, who's had an up and down season. They're still a very dangerous team, and this is a very im­ portant week for us." *(The Eagles defeated North Surry on Friday 10-7 on a 44-yard field goal late in the game) See Football, pg. 2B Photo by Shane Hopkins Sophomore quarterback Kelsy Combs looks for room to pick up a Husky first down in Thursday's battle with the Rams. Friday Ron Ray's Friday Night Football Stats sum*Mint SUtS First Downs Rushing Yards Pass Completions-Attempts Passing Yards Passing TDs-Intcrccptions Total Plays Total Offensive Yards Fumblcs-Loat Penalties-Yards Lost Defensive Sacks-Yards Lost Time of Forestall 3rd Down Eflicicncy 4th Down Efficiency Punts-Avcragc Yards Team Ashe County 14 167 5-8 74 0-1 56 241 1-2 8-57 0-0 26:37 4 for 11 I for 4 3-34.3 Starmount Ashe County 151 3-7 116 0-1 44 267 0-0 9-66 3-29 21:23 MVC 2-A Football School Surry Central North Wilkes 5-31 4 r MVC Surry Central 5-4 4-0 168 235 Ashe County 6-3 3-1 3-6 3-1 104 Starmount Elkin Alleghany 3-6. 2-2 122 2-2 93 Wilkes Central 2-7 North Surry Hibritcn Mitchell County 27 Mountain Heritage 14 Rosman 44 21 1 -9 1-9 0-5 241 1-4 North Wilkes West Caldwell Pts.opp 231 Forbush Mt. Airy 16 West Wilkes Hickory 0 for 2 W-L 98 346 �PAGE 2B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Tennis continued from page IB day would advance a play­ er to the regional semi-finals on Saturday morning, and would also guarantee them a spot at the upcoming state tournament this Friday). Amy Curcio had a tough draw for the first round, as she was defeated by Wilkes Central's first seed (and former state champ) Emily Mathis. Coach Herman commented, "Amy had to play Emily Mathis the first round but it was a great match to watch. Rachel Cur­ cio and Roxanne Thomas won their first match against a tough Brevard team. For two very young players at their first Regionals this was a big accomplishment. They lost the second match to the team that would later go on to win the tournament. Ivey Tant and Lorna Vega were seeded second in the doubles tourna­ ment and they moved their way through big match after big match, and by Saturday they had worked their way into the finals. They did it with a lot of poise and deter­ mination, as team after team made a run at them, and they held firm. Their shots were very consistent and their serves were good enough to win quite a few points. This was the first time Ashe Coun­ ty has had a doubles team in the Regional Finals. Ivey and Lorna are getting set to play in the State Tourna­ ment on Friday in Cary and I hope they make some history there, too. We probably trav­ eled through about 15 coun­ ties from Thursday to Sat­ urday: going to Shelby, then on to Hendersonville, and then coming back home. We played lots of tennis, slept in motels, and ate fast food, but these girls amazed me with their energy and enthusiasm. They definitely impressed ev­ eryone at the tournament and I think Ashe County is slowly gaining a reputation as a ten­ nis program on the rise." Bryant connected with his receiver again—this time for 61 yards—on another touch­ down to give the visitors a 146 lead just before halftime. Late in the third quarter the purple defense made three incredible stops on the goal line, but the fourth time was a charm for the Rams, as they pushed it in and took a 20-6 lead over the home team. Early in the fourth quar­ ter Kelsy Combs scored the other TD for the Huskies on a 4-yard QB-keeper (20-12 af­ ter failed 2-point conversion). Starmount would have the last say, as they put six more points up on the board for a decisive 26-12 victory. Coach Galloway stated, "We played well at times. It's no consolation to our kids, but we could've won the game." This Thursday the JVs are on the road at Wilkes Central for a 7 p.m. kickoff against the Eagles. Football continued from page IB JV team falls to Rams 26-12 On Thursday Starmount's JV squad was at ACHS, and they defeated the Huskies, scoring four TD's to Ashe's two trips into the end zone. The Huskies took an early 6-0 lead on a 50-yard run by Tavin Holman, but the Rams tied it up at 6-6 with a 35yard TD pass from quarter­ back Shane Bryant. Huskies fall to Eagles by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Last week the Ashe County varsity soccer team traveled to Dobson for a match-up with Surry Central. The game was very close, as Juan Rodriguez— who was recently moved up from the JV squad— and Josh Poe scored one goal a piece to keep the contest tied at 2-2. In the final five minutes of regulation, the home team managed to sneak one in on senior goalkeeper Michael Graybeal to take a 3-2 lead with time winding down. The Golden Eagles would hold on to get the victory and retain third place in the Mountain Valley Conference, keeping Starmount in the fourth spot between themselves and Ashe County. Coach Richard Gill stated, "I was very proud of the way our guys played, especially it being the third game this week—they played with a lot of heart." rnoto Dy snane HopKins Matt Weaver takes the ball downfield for the Huskies in a recent game at ACHS. Photo by Shane Hopkins Chris Lyall, shown left, jumps above a North Wilkes opponent for a nice head­ er in last week's victory over the Grey­ hounds. XC girls finish 2nd by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Last Tuesday the ACHS men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Yadkinville for the Moun­ tain Valley Conference championship meet, and the ladies came away with a second place finish in the 5K (3.1 mile) race at Yadkin County Park. Team finishes and scores for the women were as fol­ lows: 1st—Wilkes Cen­ tral (24 points), 2nd—Ashe County (58), 3rd—Surry Central (91), 4th—North Surry (110), 5th—North Wilkes (123), 6th—Forbush (132), 7th—Starmount (no score). Individual results for the Lady Huskies out of 51 total runners were: 7th—Emily Gamble (23:30), 9th—Molly Hanes (23:40), 14th—Mandy Jenson (24:55), 15th— Emaline Shatley (25:06), 18th—Devin Little (26:05), 33rd—Whitney Stuart (28:56), 43rd—Myra Miller (32:20), 45th—Laken Weav­ er (35:40). *Usual top finish­ er, Ashton Little, was unable to finish due to tendonitis. All-Conference awards were given to the top ten placers, which included Em­ ily Gamble and Molly Hanes. All-Conference Honorable Mention went to finishes between 11 and 15, which included Mandy Jenson and Emaline Shatley. Coach Logan Freeman stated, "I'm really happy for Emily and Molly. They put in a lot of miles over the summer, and their efforts have been rewarded." The men's team finished in fifth place, and the team results were as follows: 1st—Surry Central (24 points), 2nd—North Surry (46), 3rd—Wilkes Central (83), 4th—Forbush (99), 5th—Ashe County (140), 6th—Starmount (148), 7th— North Wilkes (no score). Individual placements and times for the Huskies out of 78 runners were: 16th—Eric Johnson (19:39), 30th—Brandy Phipps (20:59), 33rd—Josh Shu­ mate (21:07), 35th—Zach Davis (21:26), 36th—Ran­ dall Pennington (21:29), 39th—Zach Holman (21:44), 40th—Holden Hudler (22:06), 53rd—Andy Widner (23:32), 60th—Eric Prange (24:14), 62nd—Orrin Shat­ ley (24:57), 69th—Cory Halsey (27:13). Coach Freeman com­ mented, "Even though our team placement didn't move up, almost all of our runners ran thirty seconds to over one minute faster from the Golf action at High Meadows Country Club Photo by Madeline Thompson Senior Myra Miller (left), Mandy Jenson (right) and the ACHS women's cross country team ran a strong race to finish second to Wilkes Central at the Mountain Valley Conference Championship in Yadkinville last Tuesday. Photo by Madeline Thompson Josh Shumate in foreground, has had a good season in Cross Country. midseason meet four weeks ago. Ashton Little gave it a gallant effort, but she had to pull out at the halfway point due to tendonitis. Eric Prange and Myra Miller also struggled with injuries, both suffering from shin splints. We hope to have them all healthy for the Regionals." The Regional Meet will be held this Saturday at Free­ dom Park in Morganton. The men's race will begin at 10:45, followed by the wom­ en at 11:15. Twenty schools from four conferences— Mountain Valley, Western Athletic, Southwestern, and the Western Highlands— will be competing in the 5K race. The top four teams from the men's race, along with the top four team's from the women's race will advance to the state meet on November 5 at Tanglewood. Freeman noted, "Our women's team has finished fifth the past two years. If we can get everyone healthy, I feel good about us placing in the top four." ^Hardee's of Jefferson ATHLETE H of the WEEK presents the m ACHS senior Cody Oliver is the Hardee's Athlete of the Week. Oliver completed a hat trick (scored 3 goals) for the varsity men's soccer team in the Huskie 8-1 victory over North Wilkes las week. He also scored 2 of their points in a 4-0 shutout on the ros at North Surry two nights later. Congratulations Cody! Cody Oliver Hardee's Athlete of the Week stop by Haraees Photo by Shane Hopkins Photo by Shane Hopkins Taylor Stansberry follows through on a long drive in a recent home match. In golf action last week at High Meadows Country Club, the Ashe County Lady Huskies finished second to the hosting Alleghany Trojans, defeating Mount Airy and Forbush. Following are the team scores: 1st Alleghany - 90 2nd Ashe County - 93 Ashley Leserra tees off from the eighth hole at Mountain Aire Golf Course in recent competi­ tion. 3rd Mt Airy - 101 4th Forbush - 106 In individual scoring: 1st Jessie Poole (Alleghany) 43 2nd Chelsea Sexton (Ashe) 45 3rd Megan Poole (Alleghany) 47 4th Amanda Hamby (Ashe) 48 7th Erica Vannoy (Ashe) 52 Laci Everhart (Ashe) 52 each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center* 246-5504 • Ask about delivery• 246-5504 A ChP 0111SIHHI LthlptlrC t 11 I I v11 v J sP°r1in9 Goods. Team Sports — Apparel and Equipment, Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 frCC fettenn/iBi Pitt tn ll'uMu 11'.'.... '.HtUilinilWMIi Hardee's �PAGE 3B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS ACMS soccer The ACMS boys' soccer an assist from Johnson at the team remained undefeated 14:10 mark. with a 5-0 shutout over East Johnson then put the game Wilkes at home, followed by a away, scoring three straight pounding of West Wilkes by a goals and going far post each score of 10-2. time, which made Coach Mike In the East Wilkes match, Eldreth a happy camper:"Josh outside striker Josh Johnson . is having a great season, but had a hat trick, finding the net today he was in a zone. He is 3 times to lead the Bulldogs to not only a very good player, but victory. Cody McClure started a great kid as well, as are all the scoring on a penalty kick of these players. His unselfish Photo by Shane Hopkins at the ten-minute mark. Mc- play has led to many shots on ACMS outside midfielder Alex Vogl protects Clure's shot was followed by a goal every game so far." "This is a fine group of kids the ball against a Scorpion defender. goal from Lalo Montoya off of and it is a blessing to be their coach. They all work hard and deserve ev­ erything good that happens to them. Our defense was outstanding as well with midfielders Alex Vogl, Nathan Shepherd and Rodolfo Reyes con­ trolling midfield and starting run after run. Ethan Young stopped all shots on goal and Sam Price is the best sweeper in the conference. It was a good defensive effort from our team." In the girls' coed game Mallary Clay and Lynx Mitchell led the Ashe County in scoring, with one goal a piece. Next up was the West Wilkes coed team, which found no success against the Bulldog's defense. This time it was Cody McClure's hat trick that fueled the offensive scoring effort. McClure scored at the 13:30 mark off a cross from Josh Johnson, at the 22:00 minute mark off a penalty kick, and at the 33:00 minute mark on an unassisted run. Lalo Montoya scored two goals off a cross from Johnson and another unassisted goal at the 41:00 minute mark. Mallary Clay scored at the 54 minute mark off an assist from Johnson. RodolJo Reyes added a goal at the 42:00 min­ ute mark and then Johnson finished the scoring with his unassisted run on goal. The Bulldog defense again was strong and the team has estab­ lished itself as the team to beat in order to win the conference cham­ pionship. This moves the bulldog's record to 7-0. Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's 5/(6 Football Contest The l'i::a Delivery Experts Please see our Friday October 28th edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 8. 9. 16. 10. 17. 11. 18. 12. 19. 13. 20. 14. 21. @ ADDRESS STATE CITY ZIP PHONE 0 My's 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. All mail entries must be postmarked by the* post office no later than the Friday preceding the start of the contest period and be received no later than Monday's mail. All entries hand delivered must be at the office of Jefferson Post no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday starting the contest week. 6. Limit of one entry per person, per envelope, per contest date. forms clipped from Jefferson Post. GEORGIA TECH. The total number of points In this game will be... Weekly Winner Will Graml Prize Winner Will Receive a FREE 14" Unlimited Topping Pizza from Domino's? drawn entries will be Receive a Superbowl I Parly Pack from Domino's Pizza Drawn from Pool of Weekly Winners!! accepted. 7. All entries become the property of Jefferson Post. The decision of the judges is final. 8. Winners will be announced as soon after the date of the contest period as judging allows. 9. Employees of Jefferson Post and their families are ineligible. 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Avalon will perform at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 6. Tick­ ets are available in advance from the Walker Center Box Office (336-838-6260 or www. for walkercenteronline.org $16. Tickets will be $18 on the day of the concert. In their nearly ten years together, the members of Avalon have earned well-deserved praise from their peers and fans. Avalon's successful history includes five studio projects, a remix album and two gold records. Of their 19 No. 1 radio hits, 14 were fea­ tured on a single album. Tes­ tify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon. The group can also claim 20 Dove nominations and three Dove awards, two Grammy nominations, and a 2002 American Music Award for Contemporary Inspira­ tional Music. In 2004, Avalon' released their latest album, The Creed, with new members Greg Long and Melissa Greene joining Avalon founders Jody McBrayer and Janna Long. The album, according to Sparrow Records, is driven by "an au­ tobiographical musical reflec­ tion on what it means to sur­ render, on what faith in the midst of the storm looks like. It's this group's most cohe­ sive, most satisfying work in nine years of vocal artistry." In this album, "Avalon has discovered that real life isn't possible until you surrender what you think you know and simply trust... like a child...in the One who created you." For the group, it's not just about the music- it's about the message. This sentiment is echoed by McBrayer, "Avalon has truly become a ministry." Avalon combines musical tal­ ent, deep faith and devotion in their concerts and record­ ings. Avalon doesn't just en­ tertain at their performances, they inspire. Jeff Little to perform in Galax this Saturday The Historic 1908 Court­ house in Independence, VA, will get rockin* on Saturday night October 29,2005, when Jeff Little comes into town. The baby grand Steinway piano in the Baldwin Audi­ torium will probably need a lengthy rest after this concert! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The doors will open at 6:30 PM and the concert starts at 7:30. Jeff Little has been play­ ing the piano since he was a little boy growing up in Ashe County, NC. His father owned a music store and reg­ ulars like Doc Watson would show up to pick a few tunes. Jeff started picking out fiddle tunes on the piano about age 5 and the rest is history. He began playing professionally at age 14 and as an adult has been a Nashville recording artist and has played around the world. Those who have been for­ tunate to see Jeff in concert or who own one of his CDs know that he can really tear up the 88 keys. The audience will enjoy a wide range of genres, from classic and jazz to boogie-woogie, rockabilly and blues. His great wit and boyish charm add to a great evening out. Jeff loves to include some of his friends when he plays in this area so don't be surprised at who may show up to join him on stage for a tune or two. The Historic 1908 Court­ house is located at the crossroads-of US Hwy 21 and 58 in Independence, VA. Seating is limited and advanced tickets are advised. Tickets are on sale now at the Courthouse or you may call Deborah Greer at 276-773-2307, or email dgreer@mainstreetgrafix.com. Photo courtesy of Wilkes Community College Avalon Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! — Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Slop fov Prizes Entry Form Race Bass Pro Shops MBfff) S00 Atlanta Motor Speedway 10-30-05 Race Winner 2nd Place . 3rd Place Your Name Your Address. 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BONUS POINTS -- Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points.* 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win 'Bonus amount subject to change based on prior contest. Contest is made possil Can V Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? A Parker Tie Company Inc. 19 South 3rd Avenue Slow Credit, Divorce, Bankruptcy? West Jefferson, NC 28694 WE CAN HELP!!!! Post file photo Jeff Little, tearing up the 88s. Free concert Friday to highlight early music Founded in 2001, Col­ legium Musicum members perforip on modern as well as reproductions of period instruments with the goal of replicating performances that would have been typi­ cal of the Baroque period. The ensemble is directed by Alicia Chapman, an in­ structor of oboe in the Hayes School of Music. She also directs of woodwind cham­ ber music and is a found­ ing member of Harmonia Baroque, the music school's resident early music en­ semble, which performs on original and reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century instruments. (336)246-2611 == WWW.HlGHCOVmRYCREDlT.COM • No Contract • No Credit Approval • No Age Requirement NOW only $49 99 1 BOONE—Collegium Musicum, a student ensemble that performs music from the 16th - 18th centuries, will perform Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. at Appalachian State University. The perfor­ mance will be held in Broyhil Music Center's Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music en­ semble will perform Han­ del's "Trio in B-flat for Oboe, Violin and Bass," Oswald's "Airs for the Seasons: The Lilly," Lully's "Dance Mu­ sic" from "Acis et Galat£e and Bach's "I Am Content Within." parkertie.doitbest.com • Activation fee 116 21 "*1X101 w«i 1.164 " • TiDSaMII T. m y l y a l l • W M b JE REVOLUTION t ^rr/yf/</r Carolina West '^ Wireless www.iarcilinawnl.com Your NASCAR Contest HeadquartersI Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Ave. • West Jefferson. NC 336-846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com ET3 . •limn* Chevrolet • Dodae • Chrysler • .le^p » 800-380-222)} « htopdodyc i DID while supplies last! Includes • Nokiu 2285 phone • S20 In talk-time minutes Wni jWtmon 144/~ Ml Hte<vwiRU Your Only 100% Locally Ownsd WU IH A Multi-Franchise Dealer ANAMBKAN You 're Always in Victory Lane When You Buy Your Car From Specialty Car Co. Inc. 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The exhibit includes Native American collections and Na­ tive American artwork by lo­ cal artists. The exhibit will be on display through November 17. "American Roots" offers the visitor a glimpse into several Native American cultures. There are artifacts as well as new arts and crafts. Also included in the exhibit are books, magazines and litera­ ture describing Native Amer­ ican culture and life both now and in the past. The exhibit includes arti­ facts and antiques from the collections of Edie Crutcher, Jennifer Gardiner, Jo Greene and her late husband John, Ken and Raney Rogers as well as Linda Spillane and Sandy Seaman. New artwork with Native American themes in­ cludes photography by Doug Butler and oil paintings by Luther Krider. Leather items, jewelry, clothing as well as Native American items such as dream catchers, mandellas, and spirit chasers are handmade by Sandy Seaman and Linda Lail Spillane The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to sponsor this diverse and culturally important exhibit. The Gal­ lery is open Monday-Friday 9-4 and Saturday 10-4. For more information please call 336-846-ARTS. Perfect gifts for the music fan Music lovers are a distinct breed of people. They may have a room plastered with concert posters or spend hours browsing the aisles of the lo­ cal music store. Undoubtedly, they have tons of CDs filling their home, so what gift can you offer this holiday season that will be meaningful and memorable? One gift idea to consider is music memorabilia from the recipient's favorite band. Concert posters, rock T-shirts, stickers, backstage passes and concert tickets commemorat­ ing a particular band or con­ cert are hot merchandise with music fans of all ages. Even better, memorabilia consis­ tently grows in value and can become a wise investment. Because the present and future value of rock music memorabilia depends upon its authenticity and quality, you'll need to purchase it from reliable sources. There are many small collectors and pri­ vate parties that buy and sell rock-related items, especially highly sought-after and col­ lectible posters, successfully on certain auction Web sites. But there can be a nagging un­ certainty regarding the qual­ ity and authenticity of collect­ ibles purchased this way. For collectors and enthusiasts who demand legitimacy, one option is to seek out an authenticat­ ing resource like Eric King, author of "Collector's Guide to Psychedelic Rock Concert Posters, Postcards and Hand­ bills, 1965-1973," a resource for a collectible period of rock and roll memorabilia. Another alternative is to buy directly from the source of the memorabilia. For authen­ ticity and assured quality, visit Wolfgang's Vault (www. wolfgangsvault.com). This could be the year you put a checkmark next to a few of the names on your gift list long before the snow falls. And who knows; while you're cruising for the perfect gift, you might find something you just have to buy for yourself. Local elementary school students have enjoyed such programs as "Wind in the Willows", shown being presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre. As part of the Arts Council long standing commitment to increasing the availability of arts education opportunities for students of Ashe County, there are 24 different art as­ sembly programs scheduled in the six county schools in the 2005-06 academic year. In September and October students have seen or been a part of a variety of art assem­ bly programs. The programs include: •Einstein Alive at Blue Ridge Elementary for K3rd grades and Ashe Mid­ dle School for 7th and 8th grades. •Smoke on the Mountain at Ashe County High School with a Master Class for cho­ rus and theatre students. •Atlantic Coast Theatre performing Wind in the Wil­ lows for K-3rd at Blue Ridge Elementary and Mountain View Elementary and K-6th grades at Westwood Elemen­ tary •Chapter Six at the Ashe County High School for 11th12th grades •North Carolina Sym­ phony Educational Concert for 4th-5th grades from Blue Ridge Elementary, Mountain View Elementary and Westwood Elementary. •Poetry Alive at Ashe Middle School for 7th and 8th grades, at Ashe County High School for 9th and 10th grades and at Ashe Academy. Poetry Alive teacher work­ shop was also conducted. The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to continue its long standing partnership with the Ashe County Schools in providing arts education programs that support and enhance the already strong arts curriculum and art edu­ cators in our schools. The Arts Council strongly believes that the arts are a necessary component of a well-rounded education providing students with a positive vehicle for self-expression, creativity, problem solving, understand­ ing of cultures around us and our collective history. Einstein Alive and Atlan­ tic Coast Theatre were made possible, in part, with fund­ ing from the Western Arts Agencies of North Carolina. Funding for programs was, in part, provided by a TouringPresenting Program Perfor­ mance Series grant from* the North Carolina Arts Coun­ cil, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. 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Options: • LP or Natural gas availahlility. • Available in 18", 24" and 30" sizes. • BTU's : 18" Log set 25,000 NG/LP 24" Log set 34,000 NG/LP 30" Log set 40,000 NG/LP �PAGE 6B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST THE GOLDEN POST Senior Center calendar for November Tuesday, November 1 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket Weaving 5:30T8:30 p.m.: Holiday Floral Arranging Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Blood Sugar testing 1-3 p.m.: Special Medicare assistance 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket Weaving 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Holiday Floral Arranging 6 p.m.: Rainbow of Hope MS Support Team Wednesday, November 2 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 9 a.m.-Noon.: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Warrensville Baptist Church Noon: AARP meeting with covered dish lunch 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Computer class Thursday, November 3 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 10-11 a.m.: Alzheimer's Support Group Noon-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting Holiday Workshop Wednesday, November 9 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 9 a.m.-Noon: Floral Arranging 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Computer class Thursday, November 10 8-11 a.m.: Social Security representative 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle Noon-4 p.m.: One Stroke Painting Holiday Workshop 1-4 p.m.: Ashe County Quilt Guild Friday, November 11 Closed for Veterans Day Friday, November 4 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-Noon: Computer class 11 a.m.-Noon: Red Hill Ramblers 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Monday, November 7 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, November 8 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Monday, November 14 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Painting with Janet 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Singing with Ed Jones 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, November 15 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Basket Weaving 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Holiday Floral Arranging Wednesday, November 16 Wednesday, November 23 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10:30 a.m.: Low Vision and Diabetic Support Group 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Senior Center 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Computer class 6 p.m.: SHIIP help with questions about Medicare 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: Special early lunch with seniors and child day care 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Computer class Thursday, November 17 Closed for Thanksgiving 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-Noon: Weight Watchers 9 a.m.-Noon: Quilting with Rosa Belle 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m.: SHIIP help with questions about Medicare 8 aun.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Friday, November 18 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10 a.m.-Noon: Computer class 11 a.m.-Noon: Singing with Edith 12:35-12:45: Senior Center News on WKSK Thursday, November 24 Closed to Give Thanks Friday, November 25 Monday, November 28 Tuesday, November 29 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Holiday Floral Arranging 6 p.m.: MS Rainbow of Hope Support Team Wednesday, November 30 P 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Monday, November 21 Medicare Part D assistance 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Best Value Hearing Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 10-11 a.m.: Exercise with Lib 11:30 a.m.: "You Don't Need Another 11:30 a.m.:Trip Planning Committee meet­ Stroke" video and information ing 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Computer class 5 p.m.: Weight Watchers Tuesday, November 22 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D assistance 10-11 a.m.: Bible Study 10-11 a.m.: Blood Sugar testing 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Holiday Floral Arranging Daily activities: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Walking Trail; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exercise Room, Blood Pressure Checks, Billiards, Computer Lab; 10 a.m.: Rook Games; 10-11:30 a.m.: Bingo; 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Basic Skills class. For more information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. Team promotes awareness of elder and domestic abuse Photo Courtesy of Gillian Hampton The Ashe County Elder Abuse Prevention Team at a regional conference Oct. 3 In Boone created a display where each person over 50 in North Carolina who died as a result of domestic violence last year was represented by a necklace or tie and a card with information about their death. The Ashe County Elder Abuse Prevention Team, through a grant received from the Duke Endowment Caring Communities spon­ sored a regional conference on Oct. 3 about Elder Abuse Prevention at the United Methodist Church in Boone. Team members included adult protective workers, DSS staff, Safe Home employees, Senior Companion program direc­ tor, a lieutenant detective from county sheriff's department, Adult Day Care director, nurses, ombudsman from High Country Council of Governments, deputy clerk of court, CAP/DA supervi­ sor and others. Other team efforts have included speaking to law enforcement, fire depart­ ments, in-home aid staff, faith communities and numerous boards and com­ mittees, having booths at health fairs and a Senior Expo, a ribbon campaign during Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Awareness Month, flyers, brochures and business cards publi­ cizing the team. The team also created a display where each person over 50 in North Carolina who died as a result of domestic violence last year is remembered. Each woman or man is represent­ Special assistance being offered for Medicare drug card program Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center in West Jefferson will conduct open sessions for assistance with the Medicare Part D pre­ scription drug card pro­ gram on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Counseling will be avail­ able during these times to help seniors with choices in the plan. Appointments are not necessary during these special counseling sessions, but space is limited on the Nov. 17 date because of another function at the sen­ ior center. Seniors who need assistance at other times can make appointments Monday through Friday to receive help. Seniors do not need assistance to get the card. Some will purchase the card and prices will vary. There are different versions of the drug card, and the senior center can help sen­ iors understand the choices. Medicare Part D is the prescription drug card that will go into effect Jan. 1. The assistance being offered by the senior center is to help those on Medicare and with limited income and resources apply for a subsidy to help them pay the cost of the drug card when it becomes available. Those who have Medicaid in addition to Medicare will automatically get the sub­ sidy and do not need to apply for it, but they still need to sign up for a formu­ la to go with the subsidy. Applications for the Medicare Part D subsidies are available at the Ashe Senior Center or seniors may have received one in the mail from Social Security. Senior center staff and Social Security repre­ sentatives will provide assistance in completing the application for a sub­ sidy to see if the applicant qualifies to get help paying the monthly premium ($37) and deductible ($250) for the Medicare drug card. "Medicare Part D signup will not begin until Nov. 15," said Senior Center Director Louise Caudill. "At this time, we will know what formulas you will have available to choose from. It will be important that you get a list of the medications you are taking so that you will be able to choose the correct company. Open enrollment for the fol­ lowing year (2007) will be held again in December 2006 and you will stay with the company until then." Seniors who qualify for a subsidy must sign up for a formula to go with the med­ ications or pay all their costs out of pocket. "If you choose not to sign up for Medicare Part D and want to join after the first open enrollment period is over (Nov. 15, 2005-May 15, 2006), you will be charged an extra 1 percent per month plus the $37 month­ ly premium for each month that you waited," Caudill added. Caudill said the enroll­ ment period lasts until next May, but she suggests sen­ iors get signed up before the end of the year. For more information, call Caudill at 246-4347, call Social Security at 1800-772-1213, or go online to www.socialsecurity.gov or www.medicare.gov. ed by a necklace or tie respectively and a card with their name, in what manner ' they were mur­ dered "a!nd by whom, hus­ band, girlfriend, etc. It was a very poignant and sober­ ing exhibit. If you would like to learn more about the team or schedule members to speak to your group, please call 246-1533. If you or someone you know is being affected by elder abuse or domestic vio­ lence, call the Ashe County Sheriff's Department at 219-2600, Adult Protective Services at 219-2719 or A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851. — ASA Foundation hears advice on campaign Ashe Services for Aging Foundation Board of Directors met Oct. 12 for a training session. They heard from Jerry Moretz, vice president of public relations and devel­ opment of the Watauga Medical Center Foundation, who talked about special events and how the Watauga Foundation determines, plans and organizes special fundraising events. Richard Gottlieb, president and CEO of Senior Services, Inc. of Winston Salem, presented information on deferred giving and public relations. He also discussed advertising campaigns and strategies, distributing information from his agency's annual report along with a directory of services for older adults in Forsyth County. Also speaking was Joe Thore, chief operating officer for Ashe Memorial Hospital, who discussed the topic of annual giving. He presented recommendations in select­ ing and implementing an annual giving campaign. A question and answer session followed each presentation. All three presenters provided excellent suggestions and recommendations as the Ashe Services for Aging Foundation begins preparation for its first annual campaign. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 PAGE 7B COMMUNITY NEWS Appalachian State to offer new nursing program by Jodi Wright ASU News Bureau BOONE - The University of North Carolina Board of Governors today (Oct. 19) approved a new nursing pro­ gram at Appalachian State University. The bachelor of science degree in nursing (RN to BSN) is designed for regis­ tered nurses who want to continue their professional education and development by completing a bachelor of science in nursing degree. "The North Carolina Medical Journal reported last year that the state fac­ es a shortfall of more than 9,000 registered nurses by 2015, and that changing roles of nurses require that they hold higher skills and competency," said Chancel­ lor Kenneth E. Peacock. "Ex­ isting educational programs can't accommodate enough new students to fill the need. That's why Appalachian State University, whose mis­ sion is based on service to the region and state, is pleased to add nursing to our quality academic programs." The degree will help nurs­ es develop the necessary knowledge and skills re­ quired of professional nurs­ ing practice as a practitioner and manager in a variety of settings. The program will be housed in Appalachian's College of Fine and Applied Arts. It is expected that most students will be working professionals and will be en­ rolled part time. Classes will be held on the Appalachian campus and at an off-campus location to be determined. The program will follow the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Associa­ tion of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) guidelines. Karen Reesman, Ph.D., of Mountain City, Tenn., has Foxx votes to ban obesity suits WASHINGTON - United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) last week supported ending frivolous obesity law­ suits against food manufac­ turers and distributors by vot­ ing for H.R. 554, the Personal Responsibility in Food Con­ sumption Act or "Cheeseburg­ er Bill." The measure passed the House of Representatives in a vote of 307-119. "In a country where we have the personal respon­ sibility for making our own informed food choices, we can either make good nutrition decisions or live with the con­ sequences of bad decisions," said Rep. Foxx. "Passing this bill is a step in the right di­ rection toward preventing frivolous lawsuits that claim a restaurant responsible for a person's weight problems." Congresswoman Foxx cosponsored the "Cheeseburger Bill," a similar version of a measure that passed the House in the 108th Congress with wide bipartisan support. The bill prohibits lawsuits against those in the food in­ dustry for weight gain, obe­ sity, and related health con­ ditions. H.R. 554 does not prohibit lawsiyts involving tainted food or misleading nutritional information. "No consumer is ever forced to eat a cheeseburger instead of a salad," said Rep. Foxx. "For years, nutrition in­ formation has been publicly available at major chain res­ taurants. People make meal choices every day and in turn need to accept the conse­ quences of those choices " Appalachian 1 1 STATE UNIVERSITY been hired as associate professor and chairperson of Appalachian's Department of Nursing. Additional fac- ulty are expected to be hired in spring 2006. Reesman says she expects to admit 20 to 25 students into each cohort or class. Students will be admitted based on receipt of a com­ pleted application, official high school and college tran­ scripts, grade point average and letters of recommenda­ tion (preferably from nurse educators and/or adminis­ trators). Appalachian's nursing program will apply for ac­ creditation with the Com­ mission on Collegiate Nurs­ ing Education (CCNE). "We hope to have a tradi­ tional, four-year BSN pro­ gram in place on campus as soon as is feasible," Rees­ man said. "In addition, we will add other programs, on and off campus, to meet the needs of the surrounding area, North Carolina and the nation. We also plan to be­ come involved internation­ ally, and our long-term goal is to help address the world­ wide shortage of nurses and become a leader in nursing education." For more information about Appalachian's RN to BSN program, contact Rees­ man at (828) 262-7129 or reesmanks@appstate.edu. Come to TQG Money Now! 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Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® )effersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, financial status or national, origin Includes children un­ der the age of 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women A people 1 securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is in violation of tho law. Our readors are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number lor the hearing Impaired Is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Found on Hwy 221 near Mulatto Mountain Rd. A neutered brown dog with dock tail & leather collar. Possibly a hound mix. Call 219-0099 (night) or 846-2041 (daytime) Have you found an. animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services 140-Help Wanted Dishwash«r« Needed! Days. Apply In Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. Heavy Equipment Operator. We offer year round work, life, health, dental, eye care insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K savings plan. We offer competitive pay based on work experience and skill level. Please apply to Cardinal Quarries, 1200 Claybank Road, West Jefferson, NC. We are EOE J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to:. Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson. NC 28640 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Need some extra cash for Christmas and want to help bring in money to assist others? The Salvation Army wants to hire bell ringers for the upcoming Christmas Kettle Drive for Wilkes and Ashe Counties. Interviews will be conducted at the United Way of Wilkes County office located at 910 C Street on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Feel free to contact Denise Anthony, Office Manager/Kettle Coordinator at 704-872-5623, ext 3. Scott Brothers ts now taking applications for the position of HVAC Installer. Applicants must have a valid NCDL, necessary hand tools, good work ethic, experience in ductwork installation, fabrication, design and layout. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a good work environ­ ment. Apply in person or call Scott Brothers Heating and Air, Inc., 10801 Hwy. 221 South Fleetwood, NC 28626. Telephone: (336) 877-1702 Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone 0 977-1858. References available upon request. 140-Help Wanted Circulation/Reference Librarian I position available at the Whitetop branch of the Wythe-Grayson Regional Library. Position is responsible for providing public service to all patrons. High school diploma or GED and one-year's experience with computers and library work required. Application and position description for this part-time position is available at the Whitetop Public Library. Contact Mary Etta Clemons. Public Service Librarian at (276) 228-4951 for additional information. Apply at the Whitetop Public Library, 16153 Highlands Parkway, Suite A, PO Box 17, Whitetop Virginia 24292 by 5:00 PM,EST,Tuesday, November 1,2005. EOE CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 WANTED Job Seekers to attend Job Fair to be held on Wednesday. November 2nd, at the John A. Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm. Employers will be present to talk with you. Can also register for door prizes. Hosted by the JobLink Career Center in partnership with Wilkes Community College. For more in­ formation, please call (336) 651-2541. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and serv­ ices available upon re­ quest to individuals with disabilities. 1-800-735-2§62 (TT) 1-800-735-8262 (Voice) 235-Christmas Trees FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7\ 140-Roommates Wanted Roommate Wanted: Prefer professional or grad student to share Field 750 plus, S12.000 OBO. 336-384-4757 3 bedroom/2 bath Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Great truck. 336-384-1047. plus utilities. Call 828-719-7811. 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE 384-1336 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4WD King Ranch, Castano Leather Seats. Six-Disc CD. Moon roof, Hard Shell Tonneau Cover, Bed Extender, 35k Miles. Clear Title. WJ $25,950 (336) 246-3614 CaU for free estimates. Larry Carmichael •3 -J M JrakCl -J r-V [ekOl We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 250-Furniture SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. Buy It! Sell It! Find It! in The Jefferson Post Classifieds 330-Pets For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. Did you know that if you are giving away you can list it for free 1999 Harley Davidson "Sportster" 1200 Custom Motorcycle. Very clean, garage kept bike. Has lots of chrome and new Badlander seat and new Dunlop tires, Great looking "Sportster", You would have to see it to appreciate it. Call anytime 336-384-3622 in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Black Lab & Golden •B'/JildAIISi Weeks YARD SALES 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 290-Horses & Livestock Big 16.1 Hands, Red, 5 Yr. Old Belgian/Tennessee Walker Cross, Gelding. Green Broke to ride or harness. $1500/OBO. Call 336-982-3994. 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Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. hometown newspaper • since 1925 336-982-3994. leave message. WANT TO BUY LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES + 41 AT ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. INC. and AMH SEC.RAVES CARE CENTER Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football. Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter. Alex Rodriguez. Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. LAND? GIVE ME A CALL! TOMMY AIKEN 336-973-2788 I CAN HELP WITH THE HOME ALSO. PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN MILLERS CREEK, ROCK CREEK, BOOMER. WILKES­ BORO...1/2 ACRE LOTS TO 20 ACRE TRACTS.SOME OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. for You! 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Financing available for Sell or rent at a Reasonable rate. Home For SaleLocated in West Jefferson-Easy Access on 1 Acre. 3 Bedrooms/2Baths. Heat/Air. 1557 Sq. Ft. Hardwood Floors with Berber CarpetFireplace, covered porch, all appliancesA must see at only $169,900. Call Classic Homes for AppointmentWon't Last Long. today at 336-246- A 36" seat wheelchair for a smaller 20"-24". New Custom Built No Credit, Limited Weatview Terrace Apartment8-on 4th St. TDD# 1 -800-735-2962 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale Properties Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Land with or without timber. 2BR/2BA home in 3BR/2BA home in Lansing $500 per month $500 security deposit (Town water and sewer) Call 384-2929 or 384-2560 For all the LOGGING Cute Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 For more information. Call 336-246-9163 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy. 16. near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472. Ext.7850. from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! near LAND HOME? NEED Let our Classified WILKES COUNTY. Large 3 Bedroom. 2 Bedroom GRUBB BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. House For Rent FOR SALE 260-Garage/Yard Sales Advertise your yard sale in this space. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers an animal or item , Free Puppies KITS Are available at the . Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers | 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each after 6. Nice 3 BR/J BA Brand New Sofa & Chair, Navy & Cream Print. Just Purchased, Still in Plastic, $400 336-877-4671 required. 846-6500 or 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Ads go to work Lansing. $400/month. W Jefferson. Easy Insured. Call Randy sale. 2 BR House in CD, AC, Cruise. Call We buy, sell. tune, have some wood for 4x4, extra cab. V-8, Good references also Estimates. Fully 336-384-9059. Also 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd. $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 For Rent $400 security deposit. 336-372-4247 R.DTREE SERVICE 2002 Dodge Dakota, 460-Moblle Homes for Rent $16,800. $350/month Transplants 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent home, 10 minutes S of access off Hwy 221. Premium Fraser Fir 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale KFC of West Jefferson is currently seeking hourly Team Members and Shift Leaders. Are you Dedicated? Loyal? Motivated? Looking for a job with great benefits? *A Great Working Environment * Incentive Programs •Advancement Opportunities •Competitive Wages Please Apply In Person Kentucky Fried Chicken 51 Beaver Creek School Road Full Time Positions: Med/Surg. RN All Shifts Telemetry Nurse 7p-7a Emergency Department RN 7p-7a Staff Pharmacist Nursing Facility Billcr Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Scgraves Care Center CNA To apply: apply in person at Human Resources of Ashe Memorial Hospital or mail your resume to Attn: Human Resources Ashe Memorial Hospital, Inc. 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 or email to hr<f»ashememorial.org. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 PACE 9B Classifieds 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Farm Property 36 Ac. Near West Jefferson, Beautiful Views. Pasture @ Stream, adjoining 2500 sq. ft. residence, with 2 Ac. available, located behind E. Jefferson Shell. Merchants of Real Estate. 1.46 Acers in newly established Peaks Community. Private community, Great Views, Lot in prime location.Seller asking $25,000 obo please contact seller for more information @ 561-719-6802. Local Graphic Design Do you have a lot Pamphlets & Flyers 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. Good Credit. Bad Credit. No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 510-Mobile Home Lots for Sale or acreage for sale? FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No READY TO GO!! 1600 SQ. FT. DOUBLE WIDE SET UP ROCK CREEK! NICE LOT, BRICK SKIRTING, HEAT PUMP. BUY WITH NO MONEY DOWN. PAYMENTS LESS THAN $600 A MONTH. LESS THAN PERFECT CREDIT OK! HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7480 NOTICE TO CREDITORS * Web Design Having qualified as Executors of the estate of Allen Worth, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed on or before the 4th day of January, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures. Accomodating all your design needs. Contact Post Classifieds. at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE 535-Commercial Property Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com FOR RENT: Office space in Jefferson across from post office. 800 sq ft.$400/mo. Call Tim at 336-246-2662. This 23rd day September. 2005. TRIMMING & REMOVAL 336-246-5634. 253 St. John's Street Arden, North Carolina 28704 1195-Legals AsheCo.. MHC JOHNSTON AND JOHNSTON Office space, 600 sq. Notice of Annual Meeting foot, newly Jefferson, limited FOR SALE 530-Lots & Acreage Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 Attorneys at law Post Office Box 398 Jefferson. North Carolina 28640 The Annual Meeting of AsheCo., MHC will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 21 East Ashe Street, West Jefferson, North Carolina. Share­ holders of record on September 30, 2005 will be eligible to vote for business presented at the Annual Meeting. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of James Earl Goodman deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against message. place a classified ad with us. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 W EMPORIUM ) '* 1 . fgllt Hae-, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Gertrude L. Proffitt. late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at PO Box 1342, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 on or before the 18th day of Janu­ ary, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. JEFFERSON RENT-ALL, INC Dance Floors Tents Air Walks Tables Balloons Chairs Flowers Linens Party Favors Stemware Wedding Rentals China and Accessories Silverware Event Planning Available — GRAPHIC DESIGN * 2S Years Experience • Licensed in \orth Carolina HA • Install roofing of all kinds AM( NIC AN ACADtUY Of ORTHOPAEDIC SUICfOM RUTH IACKI0N ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY Got up Get oui Getmwing TOfcorg MM.org JtAroton i fflome c . /tnf>r*MKmen^ B Specializing *£ in Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing Join us in the Northwestern Mountains of North Carolina From West Jefferson take HWY 221 south 7/10 miles from red light at HWY 163 and I1WY 221 to 2nd road on the left -Mulatto Mountain Road. Take Mulatto Mountain Road 3 miics. Quail Ridge F.states is on the left. (W SEAFOOD PESTAURAXT Mountain SeaM & Stokkousi' Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Zell: 336-262-0445 Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 «r EXCAVATING JOE'S HtiRoLd Jones Excavarwg I V Tnack Hoe, Dozen & Backboe Senvice AND COUNTRY SALES it SERVICE zenith S P ­ IV'S 4 HOME THEATRES Cou, °°<sk for All Types of Grading Dirt & Gravel Hauled Land Cleared Road Building • Septic System Basement & Footers Pond Building 20 Years Experience Excellent Work at an Excellent Price —_—— •—«—— SO Plus Yean Experience Allen Miller 982-3335 336-384-3033 B3C STEVE M. BARKER AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 EXCAVATING SERVICES OIDIRON'S EXCAVATINU^ Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED 336-384-1140 Cell:336-977-0193 DRYWALL HIGH COUNTRY DRYWAll REMODELING • Back Iloe • Small Track Hoc • • Gravel Hauling • I AAOS Authorized Technicians On Board mim Till! visit aaos.org and rjos.org. Pages! SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION « more information and advice, Classified HECK CONST RUCTION m best lifestyle measures. For (js* HOME I MP kOVF. MFC \ TJ Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Insured & ALL Work Cuaranleed 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 - and a calcium-rich diet are the w SATELLITE M ' X C like osteoporosis later in life. Regular weight-bearing exercise Post A5HECOUNTY d n ROOFING s ciT bones to help prevent conditions Jefferson tr* RENTALS I where women in their late teens and early twenties need strong the Dian Ray Billy Proffitt Co-Executors for the Estate of Gertrude L. Proffitt "Where looking old, looks good" QUALITY WORKAT REASONABLE PRICES Beauty starts on the inside, Check out This the 12th day of October, 2005. •EMPORIUM' 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Once selected, the group will contract for distribution through September, 30, 2006, and meet the specifica­ tions in the contractual agreement. Please call or visit the Ashe County Department of Social Services at 219-2700 for additional information. With elevations between 3000 and 4500, the rustic Mulatto Mountain community of Quail Ridge Estate home sites is nestled between West Jefferson and Boone, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The select Quail Wit/ye Attain homesites of Quail Ridge Estates reflect timbered seclusion...from approximately I to 1.5 acres. You'll find Quail Ridge Estates an extraordinary range of options for the mountain Maurice and Debbie Jordan lifestyle you've longed for, with prices starting in the low P0 Box 642 West Jefferson, NC 28694 $30,()(X)'s. Homes restricted 1400 square feet for \ story 336-982-4354 and 18QQ square feel for multi-story homes. debmoe @ skybest.com On sitec^nstrijtqlion only. wwvAquailridgtjestates.com An easy way to sell anything., At Olde Friends you will find , all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND. Quail Ridge Estates in Selling! WAvAVAVA Steve Goodman Dennis Pennington Co-Executors for the estate of James Earl Goodman after 5 and leave a A Lesson tar COUNTRY TREASURES] 1. Most workable implementation plan. 2. Manpower available for distribution and related activities. 3. Ability to maintain accurate records in with compliance State and Federal regulations. This the 28th day of September, 2005. of CLAIRE K. WORTH and A. FRAZIER WORTH. Executors of the Estate of ALLEN WORTH, Deceased For estimates. Call Call 336-982-4354 remodeled in West The Ashe County Department of Social Services will be accepting bids for its commodity distribution program from October 21 through Monday. October 31. 2005. The organization or group will be selected com­ petitively based upon the following factors: Offering - BlueMoon Graphx $33.67 the estate of said de­ ceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1316 Carson Woods Rd.,Laurel Springs. NC 28644 on or before the 25th day of January, 2006 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. * Logo Design List it in the Jefferson 20 words - 4 weeks 1195-Legals Company Business Cards. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY 1115Professionals 336-724-LAND(5263) Bob 336-407-2743 Stop Paying Rent, 1195-Legals 530-Lots & Acreage 530-Lots & Acreage HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the High Country "Fully Insured" •TreeTWmming •Tree Removal • Dump Truck • Chipper • Clearing Lots • Cutting Views • FREE ESTIMATES IR®R" f LEGAL ASSISTANCE Need Legal Assistance? Call Sherrie R. Hodges, Attorney at Law, PLLC • (336) H46-2511 or visit Our Office Located at 401 East Main Street, Unit I. Jefferson (Located Across from the Jefferson Post Office) Offering the Following Services: Bob Cox • Family I .aw: Premarital Agreements. Separation. Divorce. Name Change. Custody, Child Support. Domestic Molence. Adoption • Real Fjrtale: Purchase. ReHnaiKe. Home Equity, Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes • Wills and F.states: Wills, Codicils. Powers of Attorney. Living Wills. Probate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance 780 Anderson Hill Rd.* Lansing. NC Have a Isgal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Cell: 977-2978 Home: 384-4978 Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! We now accept debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard. Discover A American Express^ �PAGE 10B TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Lacey, a Maltese dog, helps deaf woman by Donna Ham Special to the Post Hello, my name is Donna and I am profoundly Deaf. At the age of 3, I had the mumps which the doctors felt could have caused my hear­ ing loss. However, there was a bit of confusion as to how my voice developed. 1 spent my life using a hearing aid in my right ear and mastering my lip-reading skills in order to adapt to my surroundings. Both of which assisted me as I grew up. Once I had experi­ enced interaction with other Deaf in college. I decided to move to Morganton in order to maintain contact with oth­ er Deaf and Hard of Hearing. So, I moved here February 5, 2000. As the old cliche goes, "dogs are man's best friend." However, in my case it can be said that "dog is woman's best friend." Now, I would like to introduce you to my best friend Lacey. Lacey is a 6 pound Maltese; however seems to think she has a lot of "big" dog in her at times. I purchased Lacey when she was 10 weeks old, with the goal of her becoming my Hearing Ear Companion. As you notice, I call her com­ panion instead of dog. This is because Lacey has become my companion in more ways other than just as "hearing" for me. She makes it worth while coming home, she senses my own moods and re­ acts in ways that make even me feel appreciated and of course she is my "ears" 24/7. Lacey gives me the sense of freedom that only few people could truly understand. Even though she weighs only six pounds, she seems to think she is a "mighty" protector for me. I think we are protective of each other. Lacey would not be with me today, if it had not been for the assistance of Jan Riddle whom at the time was the Hard of Hearing Special­ ist at Morganton Regional Resource. Center. Thanks to Jan's assistance and contact with the Scholarship Trust For Deaf And Near Deaf As­ sociation my goal of obtaining a Service Hearing Companion was made possible. I decided on a Maltese for several reasons once my research was complete and upon visiting several kennels, as well as making some calls. I made the decision which kennel I would go with. I was impressed with what I saw and was told by the breeder where Lacey was born and de­ cided to go with her. Of course for me picking which of the two female Maltese puppies I wanted was the most difficult part of the process. As I held both the little female sisters in my arms, and struggled with which one would go home with me. Lacey made her way up to my neck where she began to nibble on both my neck and necklace. It was as if she was saying, "It's me you want." So, it was she that went home with me that day. Next month will mark our 4th year together and I have not only enjoyed every single moment of that time. I have been blessed and honored with having Lacey by my side as well. My decision to get a pup­ py to train as my Hearing Ear Companion was a very simple one because, not only did I want the experience of raising a puppy but it was a much faster process. Locating an agency to obtain a Service Dog is difficult and a long pro­ cess at times, especially for a Hearing Service Dog. But, the main fact is that I wanted to raise her and be a part of her growing up. I also wanted to be an active participate in her training to be my Hearing Ear Companion. The idea of rais­ ing and training her was both challenging and exciting. It was not easy, as it required patience and determination on both our parts. I also con­ tacted a trainer here in Mor­ ganton, who also provided much appreciated assistance. Together Lacey and I have come a long way at learning NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS TIL APRIL 2006 Lxan V Deck bal praise and a treat as a re­ ward. Doing this encourages her to continue to respond to the things she has learned and those things she contin­ ues to learn. Also important in her training is the fact that I should not discourage her from barking. Because bark­ ing to alert me is the way she does her job. However, bark­ ing is not her only way of get­ ting my attention. She has also learned to tap me with her paw as well. Or, jump up on my leg whichever works best in the situation at hand. As long as I respond to her when she is barking, tapping or jumping up on my leg then she knows she is doing her job correctly. It certainly takes a lot of practice, requires much patience, with lots of praise and treats. But, the reward itself for having Lacey and working together with her is a reward all its own. GOP Autumn Fest draws large crowd Photo courtesy of Donna Ham Lacey, a Maltese dog, is Donna Ham's service companion. me up to people walking out­ side at our apartment com­ plex at all hours of the night. I guess she figures I need to investigate what is going on out there at that time of the night. The newest training which will be changed will be the smoke alarm because now we have a different smoke alarm unit in our apartment. The new smoke alarm unit has both a flashing light and makes a very loud sound. So, this is an interesting new training for both of us to mas­ ter. Of course, whatever the noise she hears and no mat­ ter where the noise comes from Lacey always goes to in­ vestigate. That is something I can count on every day. The main systems I use to train Lacey are known as the "Praise and Reward Sys­ tems," which are given when she does her training well. When Lacey does well in her training I give her both a ver­ and teaching each other in many aspects, especially the most important aspects of be­ ing able to alert me to sounds within our surroundings. Some of the basic sounds she alerts me to include, when someone is knocking on the door. She will run and jump in the chair at the door. While in the chair she looks from me to the door and barks so that I know someone is there at the door. She also alerts me to when people are standing out­ side our window by doing the same action as with someone knocking at the door. As for the ringing phone, when the flashing light is going on/off, she will run to the light and phone, and then run in cir­ cles while barking. Once, she heard the washing machine out of balance as it was mov­ ing all around, and so she ran to the laundry room door to let me know something was wrong. Lacey has also woken The Ashe County Republi­ can Party held its annual Au­ tumn Fest on October 8,2005 at Ashe County Park with Senator Robert Pittenger as guest speaker. Entertain­ ment was provided by Jerry Smith and Friends, and a delicious barbeque meal was enjoyed by all from Smokey Mountain Barbeque. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx was also in attendance and spoke briefly to the crowd about her extensive work in Washington. She is working hard alongside other mem­ bers of Congress to meet the energy crisis head-on. Con­ gresswoman Foxx realizes the urgent need to address this issue before winter ar­ rives. She along with other members of Congress are working with President Bush fervently on this and other important matters. Senator Pittenger ad­ dressed the crowd and gave an update on the North Carolina General Assembly's work for the year. One key point he addressed was that after January 1, 2006, the budget that was passed by this year's legislature and Governor will put North Car­ olina in as the highest gas taxed state in the union. Key leaders of the legislature, in­ cluding Senator Pittenger, are trying to get Governor Easley to consider "forgiving" some of the taxes that were passed, and amending the state's budget to help North Carolina citizens with the rising energy costs. Senator Pittenger praised the work that Congresswoman Foxx was doing in Washington concerning the same issue. Several upcoming candi­ dates announced their in­ tentions to file for offices for the upcoming 2006 election year. These included: J e r ­ ry L. Roten, incumbent for Clerk of Superior Court for Ashe County; William Sands, Sheriff of Ashe County; Dayna Price, Register of Deeds of Ashe County; Edgar B. Gregory, Resident Superior Court Judge for the 23rd Ju­ dicial District; Michael Dun­ can, District Court Judge for the 23rd Judicial District; and Senator John Garwood, in­ cumbent Senator for the 45th District (which includes Ashe County). The Ashe County Republi­ can Party meets every third Thursday at the Ashe Coun­ ty Public Library beginning at 6:00 pm. Any interested citizen is encouraged to at­ tend. For more information call 336-982-9585. 14 JOHN DEERE NOTHING ROUS LIRE A DEERl" 0% FINANCING Maxim urn versatility for minimum money. FOR 2 YEARS' 7% ,'t londnr • box lifadn As Low As Haul, tow, set your dreams in motion. S39 a Month' Gator CS LAST CALL FOR FALL! NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS TIL APRIL freedom42 deck mulches even damp grass. 2006 * LT160 42' Deck Visit Your Gold Star Certified John Deere Dealer Today! www.JohnOeere com WEAVER EQUIPMENT 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET JEFFERSON, NC (336)846-3752 — czacAt-wE&noicu&jp uuMKonmrc — • , mttamm . - , —- . •, — • T*" I 'M l il. 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Compe­ tition has been keen with a site in South Carolina also trying to acquire the 87 to 122 jobs this industry is ex­ pected to provide in its first five years of operation. The industry, not yet named, has been looking at the former Oldham Company building in West Jefferson. West Jefferson Board of Aldermen met Monday eve­ ning to approve financial incentives designed to at­ tract the industry. The board had announced the intended incentives last week in con­ junction with other financial incentives from the county board of commissioners. The Town of West Jeffer­ son is offering $25,000 annu­ ally over a seven year period, totaling $175,000, should the industry meet benchmark minimums of an annual di­ rect investment of $15 mil­ lion and 87 to 122 new jobs over the first five years. Should the industry meet those benchmark minimums, the county would offer $50,000 per year for seven years for a total of $350,000, with additional benefits that might be available for ad­ ditional direct investment from the industry, such as more new jobs over a 10-year period. Ashe County and the Town of West Jefferson may share excess investment or bonus incentives of $5,000 in cash for every $1 million of private investment by the industry over the initial $15 million every year for 10 years. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen noted that the town's financial in­ centives package would be paid for through a property tax increase, to be deter­ mined after revaluation. North Carolina allows counties to increase property taxes to offer financial incen­ tives, said County Manager Dan McMillan, but in this case no county property tax See Incentives, page 5A Ashe woman finds exciting career as Army chopper pilot by Jim Thompson Editor Laura Parunak was still in university when she decided she wanted to fly. UI went to Airborne School in the summer between my sophomore and junior years," the West Jefferson native said. "I didn't get to fly planes, but I did get to jump out of them. I realized then I wanted to be in the air, and that I loved to fly" Today, 1LT Laura Parunak is just back from flying her Apache helicopter in South Korea—and is getting ready to head to Iraq in the future. Her story—from that first ex­ perience in the air to her role today as an expert helicopter pilot is a fascinating one. Parunak was a member of the last graduating class at Beaver Creek High School, where she was a member of the JROTC program all four years. After getting her di­ ploma in 1999, she went on to N.C. State University in Ra­ leigh—and ROTC. Four years later, she had earned a B.S. degree in mathematics and was cadet major, the second highest rank. By being part of the ROTC program, Parunak had made a commitment to serve six years in the U.S. Army. When it came time for the newly commissioned second lieuten- Photo courtesy of Laura Parunak 1LT Parunak in the front seat—where the co-pilot/gunner sits—in an Apache helicopter. This picture was taken in Korea. at a ROTC training camp. In August 2003, she moved on to Fort Rucker, Ala., to take the officer basic course and con­ tinue with flight school. Photo courtesy of Laura Parunak Before she could climb into 1LT Laura Parunak stands by one of her unit's Apache.helicopters in Korea. The chopper a helicopter there was class­ pilot is back home in West Jefferson briefly, before reporting for duty in Texas. room work to complete. The first two weeks of training ant to select a Military Occu­ ed States. Aviation, behind West Point graduates; ROTC was spent on studying things pational Specialty, she chose infantry, is the most com­ comes next in the pecking or­ like the physical effects of flight on the body, lake all aviation. "1 always thought petitive specialty in the U.S. der. I'd like to fly," she said. Army. "There is a board that When the news came back Army pilots, she began with But wanting to fly and get­ reviews your GPA, physical it was good—Parunak had rotary flight—helicopters. Af­ ter completing that training, ting the opportunity are two fitness scores and all evalu­ made it into flight school. different things. Before being ations you've had over the During the summer after they may apply for fixed wing accepted into flight school, previous four years," she said. her graduation from State, airplanes, which are primar­ Parunak had to compete with In addition, first preference she reported to Fort Knox, ily cargo units in the Army. Once the initial study was her peers across the Unit­ for available slots is given to Ky., to serve as an instructor Contact Us y mail: ?fferson Post O. Box 808 f. Jefferson, NC 28694 y phone or fax: h. 336-846-7164 ix 336-846-7165 y e-mail: ivertising@jeffer8onpost.com rculation@jeffersonpost.com assified@jeffersonpost.com litorial@jeffersonpost.com See Pilot, page 5A NCNR raises $9.1 million to help protect New River National ad filmed on local tree farm WEST JEFFERSONLights, camera, Ashe County. The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) recently completed filming in and around Christmas Tree farms in Ashe County and spoke to growers in the High Country of North Carolina. The foot­ age will be used as 90-second and 3-minute video news re­ leases and up to 8 minutes of background video that can be used as file footage for any television station across the country that requests it. Speakers featured in the seg­ ments will be Ron Hudler of Hudler Carolina Tree Farm, Cline Church (one of five on the Executive Commit­ tee board of directors of the NCTA) of Cline Church Nurs­ ery, and Hal Gimlin of Omni Farm. The Hudler Carolina Christmas Tree farms were featured along with the West End Choose and Cut farm. This project has been on the drawing board for a long time, according to Hudler. "The National Association has been wanting to do some­ thing like this for 10 years," he said. "And with the cre­ complete, Parunak joined an instructor pilot and another student in a Bell TH-67, a trainer helicopter that re­ sembles those used by news crews. "This was a 10 week course," she said. It was fol­ lowed by another eight weeks learning to fly the TH-67 on instruments alone. After that, Parunak was assigned to learn the Apache helicopter—specifically, the Apache AH-64D Longbow. The Apache course takes 26 weeks, a full half year on top of the basic flight instruction. Little wonder, because the Apache is Photo by Scott Ballard Rusty Barr (right) shows tagged trees to (from left) Debi, Hoiden, Maddie Hudler during filming of the Choose and Cut segment filmed in West Jefferson at the West End Choose and Cut farm. ation of the Real Tree Market Expansion campaign, they (NCTA) were able to fund it. When they decided on North Carolina as the location of the filming, I agreed to host the group and organize the shots they needed," added Hudler, a former General Motors execu­ tive who serves on the Market Expansion Committee. The film crew was in the High Country in the spring See'Filming, page 5A War in Iraq 2,001 U.S. service people killed (as of 10/26) 15,991 U.S. service people wounded (as of 10/26) The National Committee for the New River has met its first Rapid Need fundraising campaign goal, and has ex­ tended thanks to the chair­ man who led the effort thus far. Dr. John Thomas, chancel­ lor emeritus of Appalachian State University in Boone, launched the Rapid Need campaign in 2003. He agreed to serve for two years, and af­ ter fulfilling those duties, has retired in that capacity. "He's an absolutely ex­ traordinary gentleman. He brought us to a lot of people he thought would be interest­ ed, and they were. He's just a fantastic leader who not only opened doors for us, but be­ lieved in the cause," said Jef­ frey Scott, NCNR'8 executive director. "He has the ability to let people understand how im­ portant river conservation is to our local economies," he added. Dr. Thomas said he was approached in 2003 by Scott and NCNR member Pat Considine, who visited him and asked him to lead the cam­ paign. Hoping for a more re­ laxing retirement after 30 years of community service, Thomas declined. Nonetheless, Scott re­ turned and took Dr. Thomas to show him personally what the river desperately needs. "I saw what he was talking about—shade over the river to keep it cool, the planting of trees to protect it. I decid­ ed yes, I'd do it," Dr. Thomas said. He has been involved in economic development efforts in the area for three decades and said he realized the riv­ er's value in that regard. But he also saw other reasons to treasure the New River. "I think one of the things that convinced me was you look out there at the river and see history and culture. It's what makes this place different. I decided that was as important as the economic engine," he said. Dr. Thomas said he and his wife, Jan, and their children began canoeing the New Riv­ er in 1974 after they moved here from Texas. He said he has seen many changes in the river since then. Dr. Thomas helped lead NCNR to its first goal of $1 million of private money in a campaign to raise $13.6 mil­ lion of public and private dol­ lars over five years. The money is going toward four mqjor goals: •protect 5,000 acres of sig­ nificant land •restore 50 miles of erod­ Don't forget to 'fall back' Sunday It's time to "fall back" out of Daylight Savings Time this weekend. Don't forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour before 2 a.m. on Sunday morning and catch another hour of sleep on Sat­ urday night. 511 helps travelers, NCDOT says RALEIGH - As we enter the season of fairs, football games and other fall festivities, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds travel­ ers that they can dial 511 for fast and convenient ing river banks, tributary banks, wetlands and aquatic habitats; •increase people's capacity to defend and protect the wa­ tershed, and •increase community out­ reach and awareness of criti­ cal issues affecting the water­ shed. "Dr. Thomas worked for us for two years," Scott said. "He said he would get us over our first goal of $1 million in private funds, and that has leveraged an additional $8.1 million in private and state grant awards for our program areas." Dr. Thomas returned cred­ it to NCNR for the success of the campaign so far. "The real reason that the campaign is a success is due to the out­ standing professional efforts of Jeffrey Scott and the en­ thusiasm. dedication and commitment of the staff with which he has surrounded himself," he said. "I simply 'caught the spirit of the cause' and was privi­ leged to work with them and their determined board of di­ rectors. Over the years they have shown that they love the New River and expect to prevail in their efforts to protect this national trea­ sure and preserve the source See River, page 5A travel information to help them arrive safely and more quickly at their destination. In addition to providing road conditions related to accidents, construction and inclement weather, the multi-modal 511 system provides direct links to public transit systems, the N.C. Ferry and Rail divisions, the NCDOT Customer Service Office, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, the N.C. Divi­ sion of Tourism and Virginia's 511 system. North Carolina is one of only a few states to launch a multi-modal 511 system statewide. 511 is a toll-free telephone number that is available statewide from both land and wireless telephone lines. Airtime charges may apply. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SOCIALS Gentry and Chevalier wed in Daytona Beach Baby news Dance company at ASU Dawn and Curtis Cliborne of Lansing announce the birth of a son, Jonathon Charles Cli­ borne, born October 17, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. He weighed six pounds and eight ounces. Carrie Dugger and Allen Mast of Todd announce the birth of a daughter, Katie Mae of a daughter, Destiny Ni­ Mast, born October 18, 2005 cole Holman. She was born at at Watauga Medical Center. Ashe Memorial Hospital on She weighed seven pounds October 20,2005 and weighed four pounds and twelve ounc­ and two ounces. Tobi and Brian Houck of es and was 18 inches long. Jefferson announce the birth Grandparents are Lisa Roof a son, Ethan Brian Houck. ten Howell, Brenda McCavier He was born October 18,2005 and great-grandparents are at Watauga Medical Center Homer and Barbara Roten. Jamie Marie and Jason and weighed seven pounds Christopher French of Jef­ and two ounces. Amber and Marc Crossman ferson announce the birth of Fuquay Varina, NC an­ of a daughter, Katlyn Lor­ nounce the birth of a daugh­ raine French, born October ter, Mackenzie Marie, born on 18, 2005 at Ashe Memorial October 12,2005 at Wake Med Hospital. She weighed eight in Cary, NC. She weighed sev­ pounds, thirteen ounces and en pounds and was 18 inches was 21 inches long. Brother long. Grandparents are Wes Austin and sister Samanand Lisa Taylor of Todd and tha welcomed Katlyn home. Dan and Carol Crossman of Grandparents are Ken and Karen Neves of High Point Lexington, SC. and Bob and Coleen French Rebecca Testerman and Junior Holman of Glendale of Thomaston, Conn. Springs announce the birth Mr. and Mrs. Michael Douglas Chevalier A honeymoon trip to St. Kitts followed the vows of Meredith Michelle Gentry and Michael Douglas Che­ valier. They were wed Au­ gust 13,2005 in an evening ceremony at First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, with the Rev. Bobby H. Welch officiating. The bride is the daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gentry of Indian Springs Drive, Ormond Beach. Her paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gentry of Todd. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Cheva­ lier of Tampa. The bride was escorted by her father. The bride's sister, Morgan Gentry, served as Maid of Honor. The best man was the groom's brother, Brian Che­ valier. Other attendants in­ cluded six bridesmaids, six groomsmen and six ushers. Cousins of the bride, Margret and Michele Gardner, assisted with the programs. Following the ceremony, the wedding party rode by trolley to the Daytona 500 Club for the wedding re­ ception. Mrs. Chevalier was born in Jacksonville and is a j graduate of Seabreeze High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in busi­ ness administration from Florida State University. She is an account executive in consumer marketing with NASCAR. Her husband was born in Charleston, West Vir­ ginia and is a graduate of Gaither High School, Tam­ pa. He earned his bache­ lor's degree in business ad­ ministration and in sports management from Florida State University. He owns and operates the Home Exam, Inc., a professional home inspection service. The bride and her at­ tendants were treated to a bridal luncheon at the home of Mrs. Betty Jane France. The groom's parents host­ ed a rehearsal dinner at Sunset Harbor Yacht Club. Out of town family attend­ ing were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gardner, Margret and Mi­ chele Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, Mrs. Betty Gentry, Mrs. Kathy Hurley, Mr. Brian Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony McNeil. The newlyweds reside in Port Orange, Florida. Cheese plant to be featured on 'Our State' See North Carolina as never before! Whether visi­ tor, recently relocated or longtime Tar Heel, UNCTV brings more of our state home to you, to discover and to love. Inspired by the pages of Our State magazine, UNCTYs new half-hour monthly series, Our State , takes you down-home in North Caroli­ na for an in-depth look at the people and places that make our state great! Compelling stories, stunning digital videography and thoughtful naTr ration take you beneath the surface, providing answers to the hows and whys of all things Our State . Our State is produced by UNC-TV in partnership with Our State magazine and generously un­ derwritten by BB&T. On Wednesday, November 2, at 8 p.m., Our State visits internationally known jazz artist Nnenna Freelon from Durham as she discusses her new Billie Holiday project, and her own career. Then visit an old-fashioned Rutherford County hardware store, Washburn Hardware, an old-fashioned hardware store that stocks many of the items your grandfather would have found indispens­ able. And then, Our State You're Invited to the New ^ Ashe County Worship Center A Non-Denominational-Spirit-Filled Church with Anointed Praise and Worship, Teaching Preaching and Fellowship! takes you on a visit to a busi­ ness here in West Jefferson. Ashe County Cheese Co.— Take an up close look at cheese making, in our state's only remaining commercial cheese factory. In addition to being known for breath-taking mountain scenery and as the location of a thriving Christmas Tree industry, West Jefferson is home to North Carolina's only cheese factory. The Ashe County Cheese Company makes up to 50,000 lbs of cheese a week. The fac­ tory is right on Main Street, and we're invited to see how all that delicious cheese is made! + Boone, NC—Parsons Dance Company elevates the world of modern dance, and they are guaranteed to delight and entertain an audience of all ages when they take the stage of Farthing Auditorium at 8pm on Tuesday, November 8. World-renowned for their virtuosity and energy, the Parsons dancers command at­ tention. New York's Newsday describes their performance as, "a wordless Heaven," and goes on to rave that, "ground­ ed and graceful, the Parsons Company ascends." The Parsons Dance Com­ pany holds as its mission to make modern dance acces­ sible to the widest possible audience throughout the world, and it takes this man­ date very seriously. Since its inception in 1987, the much sought-after company has thrilled audiences on six con­ tinents with more than 1,500 performances and countless educational and community outreach activities. The com­ pany has performed at many prestigious arts festivals, ap­ pearing at the Spoleto festi­ vals in Charleston, Italy and Melbourne, and for six con­ secutive seasons at the Ja­ cob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts. The Parsons Dance Company is comprised of nine full-time dancers and maintains a repertory of over 70 works (20 with commis­ sioned scores) by David Par­ sons, the company's Artistic Director. A primary focus of the company is to allow Parsons to create as many new works as possible and commission original musical scores and theatrical designs from leading artists, while also introducing new dances created by members of the company. Formerly a leading dancer with the legendary Paul Tay­ lor Dance Company, David Parsons has enjoyed a remark­ able career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, direc­ tor and producer of dance. In 1987, he founded the Parsons Dance Company with light­ ing designer Howell Binkley. Since then, both the company and Parsons have enjoyed much success, and in addition to the 70-plus pieces main­ tained in his own company's C ei^ebrating 75 years of T echnouxa & Car "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! Jerome Watson, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center Our Regan's CHOICE for REHABILITATION ...close to home! Sundays Sunday School 10 AM Praise Service 10:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM "We have a very comprehensive team-based inpatient and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and rehab nunang. All the therapists are board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients. \W focus on recovery from hfe-altenng incidents and teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of daily functions It takes time and patience ." Now Meeting at 769 East Main Street Jefferson For More Info Call 336-246-9090 "Thank You Ashe County Worship Center for your love, Dedication, and Support. We Love You!!" Pastor Chuck & Susan Come be a part of our growing family and see what God is doing in Ashe County. repertoire, Parsons' work has been seen on the Paris Opera Ballet, Feld Ballets/NY, Nederlands Dans Theatre, Eng­ lish National Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Company, and BatSheva Dance Company of Israel, among others. Par­ sons is also a recipient of the 2000 Dance Magazine Award and the 2001 American Cho­ reography Award for his work with AEROS, a Bravo Chan­ nel production featuring the Romanian Gymnastic Feder­ ation. David Parsons' choreo­ graphic talent continues to be in demand, and he is current­ ly choreographing a Broad­ way musical. He has been hailed as "one of our most val­ ued living choreographers" by the Arizona Republic, "for the simple reason of his unending ability to invent." Among the works The Parsons Dance Company will perform on November 8 is the celebrated and stun­ ning "Caught." One of David Parsons' signature pieces, "Caught" utilizes a strobe light on a completely dark stage to create the illusion of flight as a single dancer performs 90 jumps. The au­ dience never sees the dancer land, and each moment cap­ tured appears almost like a snapshot, frozen in time. The Parsons Dance Compa­ ny's performance on Novem­ ber 8 is part of the 2005-06 Performing Arts Series pre­ sented by Appalachian State University's Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. In addition to a generous spon­ sorship from SkyBest Com­ munications, the Performing Arts Series is fortunate to have the support of ten me­ dia sponsors: The Mountain Times, the Watauga Demo­ crat, Mountain Television Network, Charter Communi­ cations, WFDD 88.5, WDAV 89.9, WETS 89.5, WNCW 88.7, Mix 102.3 and Highway 106 New Country. Tickets to the November 8 performance by The Parsons Dance Company are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, ASU faculty and staff, and $8 for all students. For tickets or information, call 800-841ARTS(2787) or 828-262-4046, or visit www.pas.appstate. edu. I think we have the best staff in the area. They're caring, loving and dedicated to their patients And we have all the technology we could possibly need - ultrasound, lab, paraffin baths, access to aquatherapy and imaging with MR1 and CT scans, for example." It's your choice! Tell your doctor or case manager its your choice to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. for more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call 036) 527-7070. Learn why Hugh Chatham is our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including: • Cancer • Imaging • Primaiy Care •Surgery • Emergency . OR/GYN ' • Retirement Living QHugh I Chatham I Memorial Hospital Our Region's CHOICE o fa TECHNOLOGY &CARE (336) 527-7070 • 700JohnsonRid# Road • 0km. NC 28621 • www.hughchaiham.org �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS Tips for taking control of your power bill Lenoir, North Carolina (Oc­ tober 25, 2005) - With energy costs rising due to recent natu­ ral disasters and the resulting devastation to oil refineries in the Gulf Coast, Blue Ridge Elec-, trie Membership Corporation is offering advice and programs to help members manage their monthly power bills. Winter Bills are Typically Higher In General While recent events are pushing costs up, consumers should understand that winter energy bills are typically higher than any other time of the year. This is because people spend more time indoors. They're us­ ing energy in areas such as: heating, watching more TV, using computers and other electronics, cooking and enter­ taining inside more frequently, and in general using home ap­ pliances more often. Budget Billing Plans Can Help Manage Monthly Costs One way to ease higher win­ ter energy bills is to sign up for Blue Ridge Electric's Bud­ get Billing plan. This is also available to customers of the cooperative's home heating fu­ els subsidiary, Blue Ridge En­ ergies. Budget Billing allows members to "levelize" their bills by spreading out their total en­ ergy costs throughout the year. The amount a member pays is based on his particular usage and history to come up with a monthly amount. Then in the twelfth month, the bill is "evened up" and a final bill or refund is sent. Bank draft can also help ensure members don't a miss a monthly power bill and saves on the cost of post­ age. Members can still monitor their monthly usage. Take Control of Your Monthly Energy Bills There are steps homeowners can take to help manage their monthly power bills. Many are simple, low cost or no cost actions you can take. Others may involve a larger financial investment but can give hom­ eowners a pay back in terms of lower energy bills. No- or Low-Cost Steps You Can Take To Manage Your Monthly Energy Bill • Seal air leaks by caulking and weather-stripping. Cau­ tion should be used in homes with fuel burning equipment to insure units will continue to vent properly. • Water heater thermo­ stats typically should be set no-higher than 120 degrees un­ less circumstances in the home require a higher setting. If it's an older unit located in a nonconditioned area, consideration should be given to adding an additional insulating blanket on the exterior of the tank. • Read your meter every­ day to become more aware of energy consumption and factors that impact consumption such as weather, new appliances, equipment problems, changes in lifestyles • Use reversible ceiling fans to improve comfort and air distribution • Maintain proper humidi­ ty levels in the home to improve comfort. • Make sure air filters are checked and cleaned or re­ placed monthly, or according to manufacturer's specifications. • Consider setting back heating thermostats where ap­ propriate. The rule of thumb is you may save as much as 1% on heating costs, per degree of setback, for every eight hours of setback time. • When choosing to set back a central heating system's thermostat, room heating units can be used for brief periods of time to increase temperature in specific areas of the home. There are a few precaution­ ary steps to take with the use of space heaters: always fol­ low manufacturer's operation instructions and building code guidelines. Make sure electri­ cal circuits are not overloaded and wiring is in good condition. If you have a heat pump, make sure the backup heat doesn't inadvertently come on when the temperature is raised to a higher setting. • Consider discontinuing use of conventional fireplaces that burn firewood. Or, use fireplaces sparingly. Unless they have a separate outside air source, fireplaces can waste a tremendous amount of en­ ergy by drawing heat out of the home. When the fireplace is not being used, make sure dampers are closed and/or glass fireplace doors are closed properly. If a woodstove is used, operate it according to manufacturer's guidelines, building codes and make sure it's fisted by an ap­ proved rating agency like UL. Make sure the flue or chimney is in proper operating condi- Operation Gratitude helping our troops (October 18, 2005 - West Jef­ ferson, NC) To help kick-off Operation Gratitude's' holiday donation drive and reach Ameri­ can troops overseas, the Jeep® brand is expanding its partner­ ship with Operation Gratitude, by making the nearly 2,800 Jeep dealerships nationwide including Heritage Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep, official "drop zone" locations. The announcement was made in a dramatic fashion by having an all-new 2006 Jeep Commander and seven skydivers drop 1,200 feet from a Sikorsky helicopter. Operation Gratitude is a na­ tion^ non-profit organization that collects comfort items and letters of appreciation from the American public and ships them to service members overseas. "The Jeep brand's military heritage goes back more than 65 years,so it's only natural that we would expand our relation­ ship with Operation Gratitude to help our service men and women around the world," said Stanley Elliott of Heritage Dodge-ChryJeep. "We want to make sure we do our part to brighten the spirits of troops from West Jefferson or North Carolina that may be sta­ tioned overseas during the holi­ day season." In order to reach troops in time for the holidays, Jeep dealerships have begun collecting donations for Operation Gratitude. Con­ sumers are encouraged to drop off items ranging from packs of gum and tuna salad kits to CDs and DVDs. For a complete fist of needed items, consumers can visit www.jeep.com or wwwOp­ erationGratitude.com . "Through our expanded part­ nership, the Jeep brand and its dealers have made it possible for every American across the country to participate in Opera­ tion Gratitude's effort to express thanks and appreciation to our troops," said Carolyn Blashek, founder of Operation Gratitude. "With the Jeep brand's help, we hope to reach our goal of sending more than 30,000 packages to the troops this holiday season." Operation Gratitude has de­ livered more than 71,000 pack­ ages to American troops sta­ tioned overseas, lb leam more about Operation Gratitude, visit www.OperationGratitude.com. tion. • Check with your energy service provider to see if they offer any special rates and dis­ counts If you have internet access visit www.BlueRidgeEMC.com <http://www.blueridgeemc. com/> for: • On-fine energy audits you can conduct yourself in your home or business. • Home energy and appli­ ance calculators, and a chil­ dren's energy page. Members can run different energy sce­ narios for their home to get an idea of the impact changes can make on their energy usage. • Links from the Blue Ridge Electric home page to many sites that promote energy effi­ ciency • Visit www.BlueRidgeEnergies.com for special programs for senior citizen discounts on propane, information on how to receive a $50 credit on your propane bill when you refer a friend to Blue Ridge Energies, information on budget billing, bank draft and more. Other Investments that will Show a Payback on Monthly Energy Bills • Make sure your home has the proper amount of insulation for your climate area and that it is properly installed. Minimum recommended amounts are the tlEGAL CINEMAS HI REGAL 7 210 N«w Market St Center 828-262 3800 B00-FAN0ANGO 254« current NC building code stan­ dards. In Blue Ridge Electric's service area this is at least R-30 in the ceiling, R-15 walls, R-19 floor. • Duct work on central heating systems should be in­ spected by a qualified service person to insure they are sealed properly. 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YADKIN VALLEY BANK Mentha FDIC www.yadkinvallcybarrk.com Blue Ridge Plaza, West Jefferson, NC EXPERIENCE The Latest, Most Innovative Technology FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Exams Free • Fees Budgeted • Insurance Accepted C ALL: 336-246-2500 �Public Opinion *4 r ,*m - ™ nanora • PAGE4A it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers ornewspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." -Thomas Jefferson, 1787 g '...were Editorial Remembering Rosa Parks A great deal of good can come when someone gets fed up. That was the case at the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. And it was the case Dec. 1, 1955, when Rosa Parks would not move to the back of the bus. In Montgomery, Ala.,in 1955, black people could ride the same bus as white people. But they had their own, special, demeaning routine to follow. Rain or sunshine, a black passen­ ger had to enter the front of the bus, pay the fare, get off, walk to the back of the bus and get on by the rear door. Drivers would sometimes roll off, leaving those men and women in the street. Once aboard, a black passenger could sit any­ where—unless a white person came on board and wanted that seat. Then it was head to the back of the bus. That was the case on Dec. 1, 1955. Rosa Parks was sitting in a seat, riding home after a day of work. A white man got on board and wanted her seat. The driver told her to go to the back. Quietly, she refused. Parks was arrested, convicted and fined for "disorderly con­ duct." She later- said, contrary to popular belief, that she was not more tired than any other day, and her feet did not hurt. What motivated Rosa Parks waS brilliantly summed up by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Actually no one can understand the 200 Is customer always right? action of Mrs. Parks unless he realizes that eventually the cup of endurance runs over, and the human per­ sonality cries out, 'I can take it no longer.'" Or, more simply put, she was fed up. Her arrest sparked a peaceful revolution. That evening, black people from across Montgomery met and decided to boycott the bus system. For 381 days, black people walked, rode taxis (some of which only charged bus fare) and even climbed on the back of mules to go to work, church and stores. Just as the city was about to win a court case against the boycott organizers, led by Dr. King, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Jim Crow bus segregation as uncon­ stitutional. It was the first victory of the civil rights movement. Parks left Montgomery in 1957 because of concerns about her safety. For 23 years, she worked as an assistant to U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich.,and spent the final decades of her life in Detroit. When she died Tuesday at age 92, she left behind a remarkable legacy. From her act of courage, spawned by simply being fed up, she struck a spark that led to freeing all Americans from the curse of segregation and helped us move many steps closer to the day when racism will be only a pain­ ful memory in our great nation. To the Editor: The customer is always right; at least that is what I have always heard. Recently I had a chance to discover how inaccurate this statement re­ ally is. You don't think about customer service, until you encounter behavior that is unacceptable from a human decency standpoint and defi­ nitely not from a business standard. While I realize that most businesses lack a formal customer service pro­ gram, the people who end up suffering are the custom­ ers. Customers are the heart of a business and customer service should be included in new employee training and should also be stressed that it isn't optional. Customer service, in fact, is the most important key to having a successful business. Compa- Letters to the Editor Si nies should be more focused on keeping their existing customers instead of having to "clean up" after their em­ ployees. When poor customer service, or should I say no customer service, is provided, all businesses succeed in do­ ing is losing business. I just hope that businesses "wise" up before their customers find a better way to spend their money. Anna C. Adams Lansing Will gasoline prices trigger inflation? Gasoline prices need I re- > mind you? are up an amazing 53 percent in the last year. While many economists don't think that's enough to send the economy into a recession, they do think it will slow eco­ nomic growth. This means fewer jobs will be created and family income won't rise as much. Yet many worry that higher fuel prices may have another shoe to drop: higher general inflation. After all, gas is used either directly or indirectly in most things we buy. So it would make sense that the jump in gas prices will lead to a protracted jump in other prices. Economists have a spe­ cial term for slow economic growth and higher inflation: stagflation. It doesn't paint a pretty picture. Everything gets more expensive, but in­ comes don't keep up. The last time we had a bad stagflation bout was in the 1970s. So are we headed to stag­ flation? It appears we have the slower economy. Isn't it almost assured we'll get the higher economywide inflation? While the common answer is yes, another argument says no. To see why requires some .. ii b a c k ­ the Fed increases the amount g r o u n d of money, but how fast it does on mon­ so can vary. If the Fed ramps ey's role up the increase in the money in the supply with no change in the economy growth of goods and services, and the then the inflation rate rises. So the Fed has in its con­ power of the Fed­ trol the ability to contain the eral Re­ jumps in energy prices and prevent them from spilling serve. E x - over into other prices. If the Mike Walden tensive Fed keeps money growth at economic a moderate pace, additional research over several decades spending on gas and ener­ gy products can only occur reveals a simple fact. Inflation, or a continuous through reduced spending on rise in prices, must be facili­ other »products, thereby re­ tated by a corresponding in­ ducing the non-energy infla­ crease in the supply of mon­ tion rate. In the 1970s we experi­ ey. For inflation to increase meaning prices are rising at enced shortfalls in gas sup­ a faster rate—there must be plies, and gas prices skyrock­ "too much money chasing too eted. In a move that some few goods," to quote an econo­ interpreted as trying to fool mist's cliche. In other words, consumers into thinking they the increase in money must could afford the higher en­ exceed the increase in the ergy prices, the Fed rapidly expanded the money supply. things money is used to buy. I can now hear you saying, The result was stagflation. "So what? Won't money spent The economy-wide inflation in the economy increase when rate hit double digits, and at gas prices increase?" Not ac­ the same time the economic tually, and here's where the engine stalled. Today the Fed is taking a Federal Reserve comes in. The Fed controls the coun­ different tactic. The money try's money supply, increasing supply is increasing at a rate or decreasing bank lending between 4 percent and 5 per­ through its influence. Usually cent per year. TKia This is consistent with a predicted annual inflation rate of 1 percent to 2 percent. And guess what? This is ex­ actly what's happening! In the last year, despite the tremen­ dous spikes in gas and other energy prices, prices outside the energy sector have in­ creased only 1.5 percent. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not implying that the in­ creases in energy prices are costless. We will all pay for them by spending more on energy products and cutting back on the other things we normally buy. Higher energy prices have sparked concern about a new explosion in all prices. It doesn't have to happen, and hasn't so far. But this decision isn't in our hands. It's in the hands of those running the Federal Reserve. Dr. Mike Walden is a Wil­ liam Neal Reynolds Professor and extension economist in the Department of Agricultur­ al and Resource Economics of N.C. State University's Col­ lege of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. America needs fewer teachers, more coaches Jefferson A • N.C. 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Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Linda Burchette Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Graphic Artist Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson I>b Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 byjcfferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. After twenty-three years of schooling, I have seen my fair share of teachers and perhaps the best was my dissertation advisor Dr. John R. Thelin. As would be expected, Dr. Thelin brought to the table a host of degrees, honorifics, major publications, and accolades. Despite this, the title he asked all of his graduate students to use was "coach." This curious penchant of his at first took me off guard but I decided it must be a helpful way for his students not to remain- in­ timidated by his intellect and accomplishments. However, I now believe that my wise guide was onto something even more important: excel­ lence. And, his "coach" moni­ ker captured his standard perfectly because athletics is where Americans and their schools still take the pursuit of excellence seriously. The difference between teaching and coaching in the United States lies not in the task or subject, but in the at­ titude and approach. A poor teacher can retire comfort­ ably after decades of failure in the classroom, but don't try that if you are the local foot­ ball coach. Success on athletic fields is not simply an expec­ tation but a demand; and this demand is embraced by par­ ents and students alike. If you don't believe me, con­ sider how many students or parents would embrace twoa-day algebra practice. Have you ever seen sixty-five boys sweating for hours day after day in the summer sun writ­ ing sonnets? Do we dress up in school attitude is not enough, we it a part of fallen human na­ c o l o r s , should also contrast coaching ture if you want, but the fact p a i n t to teaching, so that we might remains that if nothing is re­ signs,and re-learn some valuable les­ ally at stake, if excellence and travel for sons regarding instructional failure cannot be recognized, miles ev­ methods. To this methodolog­ effort will disappear. Schools ery other ical end, I see three prime ar­ now enjoy their greatest ac­ complishments on athletic weekend eas for consideration. From their first day in fields, in concert halls, and to cheer on our education school, teachers to­ in theaters because in these children day are taught to constantly venues not everyone gets to as they bolster their students' "self- start, be first chair, or play Dr. Jason Edwards explore esteem." Strangely, I don't the lead. In these arenas, you historical remember my coaches having are granted the opportunity the same concern. Self-esteem to succeed and, perhaps more sites? The difference of com­ could wait until I had actually importantly, to fail. So, in the words of a great mitment to sports versus accomplished something. Un­ til then, they would be happy teacher: "Call me 'Coach'." academics by students and Dr. Edwards is Professor parents is striking, but don t to inform me that I didn't know what I was doing. Typi­ of Education and History at believe for a minute that the same bias is not institutional cally, these explanations of Grove City College. Contact as well. I have taught now my short-comings would even him at jredwards@gcc.edu. at every level of American arrive in a loud voice and in academia and I have yet to front of others. Public embar­ give a test or have a project rassment wasn't abuse; it was that was so important that a an effective spur to succeed. Modern educational theo­ game was cancelled or missed rists constantly hand wring because of it. However, from The editorial page of the elementary school to college I over "drill and kill" memo­ Jefferson Post is available, rization activities. Not my regularly have had class time free of charge, for readers cancelled, projects excused, coaches. Learning meant to express their views. All it and test times altered to ca­ practice and practice meant takes is a letter to the edi­ ter to athletic contests. In drill. Whether I "enjoyed" it tor. The subject of the letters fact, at all levels, seemingly wasn't the issue; if I was going should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should any academic activity humbly to cover our cross-town rival's be limited to 700 words. bows before the holy incanta­ wide-receiver I couldn't be Letters must be signed with tion "Uh, I'm going to be gone; thinking about my footwork Friday night, so I practiced an address and phone num­ we've got a game that day." ber for verification purposes. This explanation, how­ the basics until they became Only the writer's name and ever, is not the bitter ranting automatic. That is how you community will be published. of an egg-head who was al­ gain the ability to really play Letters must not be libelous ways picked last in gym class. (automating the basics) and and no poetry will be accept­ the same holds true for think­ Rather, I'm a former collegiate ed for publication. athlete and high school coach ing. Please address: To the Finally, teachers today are who is intrigued by the pos­ Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. taught to abjure competi­ sibilities of what could be ac­ Box 808, West Jefferson, NC complished if we would bring tion. Coaches know, however, 28694 or email to jthompthat if "everyone's a winner" our athletic commitment into son@jeffersonpost.com. the classroom. And, because everyone's also a loser. Call % Express your views �TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Summit Support Services names new director by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Summit Support Services has welcomed Shari Rognstad as the new executive director. Rognstad was chosen for the position Sept. 1 and spent much of September working with former director Denise Lawless who has moved into a part-time position as hu­ man resources coordinator. Lawless has worked with Summit since 1979, previous­ ly as assistant director and as executive director since 1990. "We have a strong, young person for the job," said Law­ less. "Shari is the perfect per­ son. She was my assistant for four years and I am delighted she took the position. We in­ terviewed several people, but Shari just stood out as the most qualified." "I have a knowledge of Summit Support Services which gave me the edge,"said Rognstad. "I have worked here and am familiar with the programs. The others were qualified, but didn't have the knowledge about Summit." Rognstad has worked for Summit for 16 years, mostly in the group home setting, and in administration for four years. She has a degree in special education and has worked in this field for many years, beginning with group homes in Boone and Blowing Rock and then in Ashe Coun­ ty, including the former Cop­ per Kettle. She and her hus­ band, Ron, have four children and live in Jefferson. Lawless and Rognstad both said the transition of directors has been very easy for staff and clients. "Having Denise around has helped with the transition," Rogns­ tad said. "That is working out very well. We think alike, and what I decide to do is what Denise would have suggested anyway." In her position as execu­ tive director, Rognstad said she plans to continue with the high quality of services Photo by Linda Burchette Shari Rognstad of Jefferson is the new executive director at Summit Support Services. A longtime employee of Summit, she looks forward to continuing the quality services provid­ ed under former director Denise Lawless. Jefferson names Johnson to Extraterritorial board Jefferson Board of Alder­ men on Monday night ap­ proved Lloyd Johnson as a new member of the town planning board to represent the Extraterritorial Jurisdic­ tion (ETJ) adopted in July. Johnson's name was submit-ted by the planning board as their choice. The board adopted both an ETJ and an amendment to the town's Zoning Ordinance in order to block a proposed asphalt plant just outside town limits. The ETJ comes under the jurisdiction of the town although the area is not within town limits. Un­ less annexed, property within the ETJ is not subject to town taxes nor do residents there receive town services, but the property is regulated by town ordinances. Previously, this area came under the jurisdic­ tion of the county in terms of subdivision ordinances, build­ ing codes and minimum hous­ ing standards. The aldermen and town manager were advised in their efforts by County Plan­ ning Director Zach Edwardson, who was working with the county on amendments to its Polluting Industries Development Ordinance in order to more closely restrict where a polluting industry such as an asphalt plant can locate within the county. fers jobs in machining and employs over 6,000 in the United States. Many of the former Oldham employees have undergone machining courses through Wilkes Com­ munity College and would no doubt have some of the skills necessary for this particular industry. The college is also looking at a training pack- age should the industry de­ cide to locate here. At a public hearing last week, Economic Develop­ ment Director Pat Mitchell noted that the industry be­ ing recruited offers an aver­ age hourly wage of $13.21 and an average weekly wage of $528.28, both exclusive of overtime. Incentives continued from front page rate increase is required or proposed. The county money would come through tax rev­ enue anticipated to increase when the revaluation is com­ plete. Although local officials could not yet name the in­ dustry currently looking at the area, certain aspects were noted. The industry of­ River continued from front page of clean water and unforget­ great places along the river table beauty that it provides," and other important areas in the New River Valley," he Dr. Thomas said. The board of directors hon­ said. He calls this effort a "con­ ored Dr. Thomas recently at a dinner for his part in the servation foothold." It will not successful first phase of the protect the river completely, but it will go a long way to­ fundraiser. "We're now moving into a ward defending it from the new phase of the campaign," many threats the New River Scott said."We will be seeking Valley is now facing. It will also allow NCNR to national foundation support, as well as continuing to raise address future issues. "It will private dollars locally." Scott build the capacity of our orga­ said the campaign comes at nization so we can accomplish a crucial time for preserving all those challenges ahead the character and quality of that we can't foresee," Scott explained. the New River. Members of the Rapid "It's absolutely critical. We believe we have between five Need campaign committee and seven years to conserve are Tom Smith of Mouth of the most significant river Wilson, Va.; Erskine Bowles, properties before rampant de­ .former White House chief of velopment takes out the last staff; former North Carolina governor James Holshouser; Ed Adams of Sparta; Mark Vannoy of Jefferson; Ellie Perzel of West Jefferson; Eva Ingle of Laurel Springs; Bill Warden of Wilkesboro; Alex Bernhardt and Charles Coley of Blowing Rock; Faye Cooper and Michael Evans of Boone; Hugh Morton of Linville; W.C. Parker Jr. of Hinton, W. Va.; Elden Horton of Hillsville, Va.; Henry Jordan and Hamilton Horton Jr. of Winston-Salem; Robert Gilley of Charlotte; Neal Hunter of Durham; and Rufus Edmisten of Raleigh. NCNR's office is at 04 North Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson. For more infor­ mation, call 246-4871, write info@ncnr.org, or see www. ncnr.org. for which Summit Support Services has a reputation of providing as well as adjust­ ing to the coming changes in Medicaid. Cuts in federal funding streams that send money in Summit's direction have been delayed due to the hurricane relief efforts, she said, but those cuts will be coming. Summit Support Services provides services for adults with developmental disabili­ ties and operates two group homes and the Summit Cafe along with providing support to people in the community. "I feel like Summit is a great organization," said Rognstad. "I think we have caring, professional staff who are committed to providing high quality care for the peo­ ple we support." People in the community who wish to support Summit can do so by coming to dinner on Saturday, Dec. 3. Summit Cafe is hosting a special fundraising dinner that evening .with two seatings; 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pro­ ceeds will help the organiza­ tion purchase much-needed kitchen equipment. Tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Tickets are avail­ able at Summit Cafe or Sum­ mit Support Services at 514 McConnell Street in Jeffer­ son. Call 846-3456 or 8464491. The dinner prepared by Chef Michael Little will offer three choices: baked tilapia with saffron sherry cream and porto bello mushroom risotto; vegetarian spinach manicotti with pesto marinara and garlic bread; or chick­ en wrapped in puff pastry with country ham sauce and roasted garlic potatoes, each with appetizers of sweet po­ tato bisque and green salad, drink, and dessert of Bailey's Irish Cream and chocolate cheesecake with strawberry coulis. ing and maintenance of the trees to the selection and decoration. "They wanted to show every aspect of the Real Christmas Tree," said Hudler, "from starting it out in the seed beds, to growing it, to getting it to market and fi­ nally to where it is a part of a family's holiday tradition." herself in the front seat of an Apache. The back seat is for the pilot, while the co-pilot/ gunner rides up front to bet­ ter use the technology that makes the Apache deadly ac­ curate. After a year's tour of duty in South Korea, Parunak came home to spend time with her family, including proud parents Tammy and Rev. Herb Parunak. Early next month, she will leave for Fort Hood, Texas, to serve in another helicopter unit. From there, she expects to do a tour in Iraq. "I am not sure when, but that is what is projected," she said. The lieutenant has not de­ cided whether to make the Army her career. But she add­ ed, "It has been great—very exciting. I definitely want to fly as long as I can fly." Fi,ming continued from ft front page to shoot digging transplants from the nursery beds and placing them in the fields and the shots this fall included everything from the shear­ Pilot continued from front page one of the most technological­ ly advanced "choppers" in the world, equipped with Hellfire missiles, smaller rockets and a 30mm machine gun. "The flying part is easy," she said. "But the computer systems, weaponry and electronic sys­ tems make it' one of the most difficult ones." In spite of such challenges, at the end of this training, Parunak's dream had come true: she had finally earned her wings as a pilot. With the completion of her training came her first over­ seas assignment. "I arrived 1 at Camp Page, South Korea, in October 2004," Parunak said. She was assigned to l9t Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regi­ ment, among the thousands of Americans stationed to defend South Korea from northern aggression. The battalion nickname is the "Gunfighters," and according to their unit website, they are the most forwardly de­ ployed Apache battalion in the free world. Following her promotion to first lieutenant in December 2004, Parunak became a platoon leader in Bravo Company in the l"1 Battalion. Depending on the mission, Parunak would usually find SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & r.ii.n.11.ii.ii.u»u.u.u.ii.ii.ii.iuii.ii.ii.ii.u.h.ii.ii.ii.ii.ii.ii.ii. Theatre One Theatre Two Subscribe today! 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The facility is scheduled to open early November. grand opbninc H IGH ivi • U IVI E D I I N E 200 Hospital Avenue • Suite 7 • Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-7238 �PAGE 6A JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 RELIGION Relief efforts begin again in Wilma's wake canes—Katrina, Rita and now Wilma. "But we're fortunate that as Southern Baptists, we have 30,000 trained volunteers, and some state conventions have done rapid training to produce even more volunteers. If this were football, we'd say we have a lot of depth on the bench,"Bur­ ton said. "Well be calling on our volun­ teers, through the state conven­ tions, to step it up another notch for Wilma." Since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast eight weeks ago, NAMB's disaster op­ erations center has coordinated the work of more than 7,000 volunteers representing 41state Baptist conventions. According to NAMB esti­ mates, the work of these 7,000 volunteers in the aftermath of Katrina and Rita translates into 104,000 "volunteer work days" valued at more than $14 million. Through the deployment of 360 disaster relief units—more than half of the Southern Bap­ tists' fleet of 600 — these volun­ teers have prepared more than 9 million meals for hurricane victims and workers; completed more than 12,000 cleanup jobs; cared for 7,300 children; and pro­ vided nearly 60,000 showers for victims and workers along the hard-hit Gulf Coast. Southern Baptists run the third-largest disaster relief op­ eration in the country, behind the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. With the official hurricane season continuing until the end of November and dangerous new hurricanes like Wilma still possible, monetary contributions to Southern Baptist relief efforts are still welcomed, Burton said. by Mickey Noah Baptist Press Special to the Post ALPHAREHTA, Ga. (BP>As Hurricane Wilma churns into the Atlantic Ocean, Southern Baptists' disaster relief network is once again mobilizing volun­ teers and relief units to the hard­ est-hit areas of Florida. Tbn disaster relief kitchens from Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee and Tfexas were staged at Lake Yale, a Florida Baptist Convention state camp 30 miles northwest of Orlando along with a feeding crew from the California Bap­ tist Convention to work in the American Red Cross' "Spirit of America" kitchen. Still otherdisaster relief units in South Carolina, North Caro­ lina, Michigan, Missouri, Ken­ tucky, Arkansas and New York are on standby status. "We know landfall occurred at Cape Romano, so we're now talking to the Red Cross, The Salvation Army and the Florida Baptist Convention to determine where needs are the greatest. Then well make assignments," said Jim Burton, director of vol­ unteer mobilization for NAMB. "Obviously, we know there will be a need for disaster feeding units in the metro areas affected by Wilma," Burton said. "But it's always a little trickier and takes a little longer to decide what ru­ ral areas need relief units." Burton said it's also too early to estimate how many volun­ teers will be deployed to the hur­ ricane-affected areas. "The reality is that there is a fatigue factor in dealing with these hurricanes," he said. "The disaster operations center is now in its 60th day of operation. We've had three m^jor hurri­ I Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Pastor George Norris '846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Fan-Roland A McNeil Sis • Jefferson (XX West - Left on McNeil. One Block I 246-2979 ' 220 Lynch Cotvard Rd.. Jefferson. NC Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30a.m. Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Pastor: J.F. Church of Christ at West Jefferson 221 Burnett St.. (Off Buck Mm. Road) Tim Canup, Minister Dixon - 336-982-9497 Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Contributions to disaster re­ lief may be sent to state conven­ tions, associations or churches responding to the effort or to the North American Mission Board. Donations to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief may be made online, www.NAMB.net, or by calling 1-866-407-6262. Contri­ butions also can be mailed to the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief North American Mission Board, Box 116543, Atlanta, GA 30368-6543. A webcast briefing about Southern Baptist Disaster Re­ lief efforts is available at www. NAMB.net. Disaster relief in­ formation is posted regularly at www.NAMB.net/dr. Wilma roared ashore about 22 miles south of Naples, Fla., as a powerful Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, leaving at least one person dead and 2.2 million homes without power. By mid-afternoon, the hur­ ricane had passed quickly over Florida and moved into the At­ lantic, where it was expected to keep its distance from the coast­ line as it headed north. President Bush declared 20 counties in Florida major disas­ ter areas as the region was pom­ meled by the eighth hurricane to strike or brush Florida in 14 months. This is a record year for At­ lantic hurricanes as the total number for 2005 has reached 22 and for the first time ever au­ thorities have run out of names and implemented the Greek al­ phabet, beginning with Tropical Storm Alpha off the coast of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The storm was expected to dissi­ pate and not threaten the United States. Cornerstone Fellowship sponsors family hit by Katrina Cornerstone Fellowship of West Jefferson is sponsoring a family who are survivors of Hurricane Katrina. This family has temporarily relo­ cated to Jefferson and is in need of everything. They had an apartment in a suburb of New Orleans, 12 feet from a major canal off of Lake Pontchartrain. After Katrina had passed through, their Bible class to study new book The Women's Bible Class at Bald Mountain Baptist Church will be studying the book, "Lessons from a Vene­ tian Vinedresser" by Robert Scott Stiner. Stiner teaches through this book that there is one main truth Christ taught to His disciples in John 15:19. It is the necessity to abide iosslIM Jy>atuz?aif, (0dotal 200f? • 6:00pm - 8:OOpm at the. TZioctoiaio CZommunltif CZentel Halloween Alternative fun & Prizes ALL for AGES Given to the Community by Riverview Missionary Baptist Church Baldwin Community Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd . West Jefferson Simdety SchnM9-45a.tn Sunday Morning Mbrshtp Service • 11:00am Sunday tiemug Worship ':oopm Wednesday Evening • r-fitlpm Sirturdai Prayer Service V. 00pm Youth Minister: Rev Alan Ambrose Church 877-1556 Parsonage 877-2042 Pastor: Douglas Hardin -'877-9075 1549 Hwy 194 South • T,hU1(I mi. off Hwy 221) SUNDAY Cornerstone Fellowship "Clifton Baptist Church Barnett St. • Welcomes You!" Sunday Worship Service - 11:00am Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:00pm Wednesday night - 71)0 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wrv/ Jefferson 846-3954 11 :<M> a.m. Praise and Worship .Service Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00AM Worship 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM Y - rrrmmwnts Carr 6-OOPM (Prayer A Ouimu h I WEDNESDAY- Eumilv Night 7 00PM (Allages) (Missions Ministry. Van Ministry, men Time) 'A Church focused - an faith, family i the future 10:00a.m.-Sunday School Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Go(f Course Rd. 495 Highway 194 South 336-877-2801 West Jefferson • Since 1890• 846-3795 Pastor Lewis Poag Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:DO a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Evening Service 6:30p.m. and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Ebenzer Presbyterian Casual & Contemporary Saturday Night 7:00 p.m Sunday Morning Brealfasl 10:30 a.m. Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Sunday School: 10:00 ajn. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. beep Ford RiL, I Aiming Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 846-5616 Preacher's Residence 336-385-2074 Sutulav Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Lonnie Pruitt Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Healing Springs Baptist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-MM 891 Friendship Baptist Church Udjeffcrson. NC 350 John Luke Road' Glendale Springs, N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult I (H)0 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Fioley. pastor p 336-984-8213 Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumpler. NC Rev. I. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. David Grinned • 9X2-2080 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. '$w\jnranrresHfiZm. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Sunday Worship Serv ice*• 9:45 am. Sunday Evening Senders 6:00 p m. \Mnrsdu\ s. nur • 7:00p.m. We invite you tojojn us Joe a Hod centered jdmilv worshipping txpeneue'e, £ Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. Church 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us fm a joyful worship experience. We would love to have you come worship with us. Parish of the Holy Communion Rev. J.F. Hetdter Memorial Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville 336-667X091 "Loves you and wants you (Episcopalian) 201 South Si (just off Host Mam). Jeffmoe. NC *Cpmr a* you arc. you wtt! be laved" U> fellowship with us every Sunday!" Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Hwy. 163 West Jefferson St. Mary's Church West Jefferson 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rnerrnd Jtff Vogler • hater Famih Tune hUmrnkg, - V jflVM Warship .£ Praise ILOOa.m Pastor Rick Miller Evening Worship 6 00 p m. Sunday School • 10:00 am. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p m Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Robert St. off Bait (Church) 246-9378 Smethport United Methodist Church Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Wednesday Prmer Service • 7:00 p m Smethport Independant Baptist Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Rodney Frye 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages North Beaver Baptist Phone - 982-3076 (3)6,246-9642 Sun,1mSc/M • W-itUM II.00AI4 Sunday Esmu^ Vmnhlp • 6.mPil 7ituFM NMvvtfar Bible Stub - - ILOOa.m. Formal Worship Service WulTV*fcm/fr» Wrrrkfi Welcome Home Baptist Church Sunday Kimlng* (2nd & 4th) • 71MPM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:OOPM Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Smethport, NC 28694 South Services - Sunday • fcttOPM 9:00 AM Worship Service Van Transportation Available Missions Building by Faith Promise 10:00 AM -Sunday School Pastor Home: .UA-.W4-3I88 • CHI: 334-977-1009 To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 , ;-gg ppiri/ Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY, INC. * Conbnmnl Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Hated Down Draft Spray Booth # * Member of the "Wt Care Program" using Siftry-Kleen Environmental Service * 246-4222 Mountain Aire (Just off Ashe fark Road) Open Mon-Frl • 7am-5pm JONES Super Muffler •Speoahting in Exhaust i Other Under Car Pans• Brakes • Shocks • Struts• Moo - Rl. S-5 921 S Jeflwoo Avo West JiflMon 336-2442128 WIDXEB CoxsTHrenox Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • &«t Jdfcreon, NC 336-246-6482 Fa*: 246-6402 Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 (3361 246-4764 9:45 a.m Sunday • Sunday School 11 :()0a.m. Sunday * Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Suntlav • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday - T E A M 10:00 a HI. Tuesday • Jay in the Morning jhopjym. Wednesday»Prayer Meeting M f i i i '• /> St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main 4 Ivy Sis. • Jefferson Sat Evening Mass - 5:00p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass • Call for limes Sun. Morning !**) 502 Jefferson Ave. stsi ^ 336-246-8806 CHEV/nOLtT nmrcixsraiTwox Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Work Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 NC Impactions RTF Service Auto Express AJin/%# nep&irs minor OniuiM Kwlk Lube, Inc. Tire Salt i 336-246-3367 Owner/Manager • David Miller 1608 W. Main Stmt • Jaftanon. NC • 246-59451 828/ Compliments of A See us for all your Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County tor over 20 Years • COMPANY H&W Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNER 8BMCE Your FuH Service ON Company Call 846-9241 Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Avenue West Jefferson. NC 28694 336-846-7164 www.ieffereonpost.com Ashe County's Only Subscriber Nnvspaper The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 336-246-4155 ferson, NC 336-246-7101 ivxoxv.ashcmemorial.org 205-A Long St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 TH.VSERS Open for Lunch ^ Dinner | Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 1108 S. Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson JSSf Pollard Glass 246-9969 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 530 PM 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 J HOME CARE _ 200 Hospital Ave. CONSTRUCTION automotive needs ^ " A l l P n i i e j b r f a C o d F o r O u r Success" 262-3700 VANNOY & SONS Srt-toiA DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEF .P Hauling ficTrackhoe bit line nf Building Supphei' il-S. Beaver Creek • Weu Jcflfrvm 13560 Hwy. 22 l-S Fleetwood 1 A Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 l{1LL Ashe County Builders Supply CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Hwy 1b & lb3 Intersection 336-902-9021 EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control Seafood & Steakhouse 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferoon, NC Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC "7 •7 • 246-6077 -Hut Ml. Jefferson Baptist Church IRECTORY es of Worshii Sandai School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship • II.-60AM 384-3391 OJJice Aft Saturday Services: Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM OfttHmt: JJh-W-MIO'Kn,Umkjmt • hit* 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) J Pastor: Kevin Morgan Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:. Sunday School • 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service- 11:06A.M. Sunday -Evening Worship Service • 7:00P.M. I Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Welcomes All to Worship Non-Denominational 846-5615 Church Office or "Join us in worship to Christ" ber 1 and 8. Please join us for a deeper look at our Father, the Vinedresser and His Son, "The True Vine"(John 15:1-9). Please call the Bald Mountain Baptist Church office at 8771550 to sign up for this class. A sign-up sheet will also be on the bulletin board next to the fellowship room. or remain in Him in order to bear fruit unto the Father. The author is a Bible teacher, a writer and former missionary. He and his fam­ ily currently live in northern Italy. The class will meet in Melanie Hiatt's classroom at 9:30 a.m. on October 25, Novem­ With reporting by Erin Curry. Sun. Bible Study 16:00 a.m. Sunday School -10:00 am er, coffeemaker, alarm clock, telephone, shower curtain, bath essentials, toiletries, first aid kit, fridge/freezer, TV, gift cards to Wal-Mart for medications, gift cards for food/non-perishable items, and money. If you would like to assist this family, please call Cor­ nerstone Fellowship at 8463954. apartment was looted. The family is in need of the following: all types of furniture (used furniture is fine), women's clothing size 14-18, XL shirts and 7 Vi shoe, men's clothing size 38 X 30-32 pants, XXL shirt and 10 Vi shoes, pots, pans, glassware, silverware, sheet sets (full or queen), comfort­ ers, blankets, pillows, toast­ CARDINAL LANES Family Fun Center -Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates 17 Hwy 221, West Jefferson as. 336-246-7077 Even In PONT1AC BUICK" Hwy 421 • Boone, NC Q|\/|C C J ^ 828-264-9051 www.mackbfownlnc.com (2>Otdsmooae '<'j Aoone KuJkUo., 9 HC Your Local Equipment Dealer For Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, I �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY EVENTS Learn about the history of Mt. Jefferson on Sunday School Lunch Menu Oct. 31 Monday: Chicken noodle soup w/crackers, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, hash rounds, Franken fruit, Vampire cake, milk Friday, October 28 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Harvest Bazaar at Ashe County Senior Center featuring homemade crafts, homemade goodies and more. Visitors and staff are invited to dress in oldfashioned costumes. For more information call 246-2461. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 4-8 p.m.: Mobile Meals will be having a Fish Fry with fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, drink and dessert at Mobile Meals in Clifton. Dinners are $8 per plate. Dine in, carry out and call ins welcome. For more information call 385-1314. 7 - 10 p.m.: A Fall Gospel Singing will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Eight different individuals or groups from Ashe County will be sing­ ing. Please come and join them for an evening of worship in music. A love offering will be taken for the Baptist Men of NC working hurricane relief at the Gulf Coast. Saturday, October 29 7 - 10:30 a.m.: Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization (GFPO) is sponsoring a pancake break­ fast. Come on out at eat some good pancakes etc. and help support the Center @ Fleetwood. 11 a.m.: Lansing American Legion Post 275 will be hav­ ing their last chicken BBQ of the season at the ball field in Lansing. Serving begins at 11 and continues until sold out. There will be plates or chicken by the piece available. 2 p.m.: Mount Jefferson History will be discussed. Mt. Jefferson became a state park 49 years ago. What led up to this event and who has walked on the mountain before it became a park? Meet the park ranger at the park office for this look back at Mt. Jefferson's unique history. We will be driv­ ing from the park office to the first overllook and finish­ ing at the top of the moun­ tain. An optional three tenths of a mile hike to the summit will conclude this program.For information call 246-9653. All programs are free. 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Missoula Children's Theatre will perform at Ashe Civic Center. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. 6:30 - 10 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ ing a "Haunted Firehouse". Admission will be $3 per per­ son. 7 p.m.: Mission Home Baptist Church will have a singing fea­ turing One Hope. Rev. Darian South and the congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m.: Greenes Chapel Baptist Church will have a special singing with the Watchman. Pastor Jerry Harris invites all to attend. Sunday, October 30 Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold October services at St. Mary's in West Jefferson. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.; coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. will be looking at the causes and effects of fall color. For information call 246-9653. All programs are free. 3 • 5 p.m.: Music on Mt. Jefferson will celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass music. All musi­ cians are welcome, so bring your instrument and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. Meet at the park picnic shelter. For information call 246-9653. All programs are free. 6 p.m.: Special Service at Mtn. View Baptist Church with Long Branch and Sugar Tree Baptist Churches. Everyone is invited to attend. 6 p.m.: Special Singing at Phoenix Baptist Church to raise money for mission work. Singers will be Nathan and Christy Wagoner, Kirk Houck and Arnold and Roten Family. There will be special treats for the children after the service. Children are asked to come dressed as their favorite Biblical character. Refreshments will follow the service. A nursery and transportation will be pro­ vided. For more information call 384-2185, Rev. Ray Minton invites everyone to attend. 6-8 p.m.: Fall Festival at Faithbridge United Methodist Church for children through 10 a.m.: Big Laurel Christian Union Church will be having Old Fashion Day. There will be a covered dish meal and The Bluff Mountain Boys will be singing during the worship service. 1 p.m.: Fall colors on the trail on Mt. Jefferson will begin at the picnic area. Take an hour this fall and enjoy the spectacular change of season. Come up to the picnic area and meet a park ranger for a hike to Luther Rock. Bring your cameras and questions as we 5th grade. Activites will include fun booths, games, prizes, costume contest and refresh­ ments. Call the church office for more information at 264-5881 or visit the church's website at www.faithbridgeumc.org. 7 p.m.: Creston/Green Valley Methodist Charge will hold the 5th Sunday singing in Creston Methodist Church. Singers will include the Church Choir, Bill Greer and the Gospel Mountaineers, Brenda Graybeal and Mike Hart. Everyone is invited to attend. 7 p.m.: Warrensville Community Sing will be held at the Warrensville Church. Baptist Monday, October 31 Wendy's of West Jefferson will give a FREE Jr. Frosty to any child who comes in on Halloween IN COSTUME. 3 - 5 p.m.:Trick or Treat with your friends in downtown West Jefferson. Participating mer­ chants will have a poster in their window. 5:30 - 9 p.m.: Warrensville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsor­ ing a "Haunted Firehouse". Admission will be $3 per per­ son and there will be a "Spookta-cu-lar" held in the new por­ tion of the Fire Department. Admission is free. A variety of games and food will be avail­ able. All ages are welcome. This will be a safe and fun alternative for parents who are hesitant about going door to door trick or treating with their children. Jefferson. This is an important meeting in that there will be a vote on a revised constitution. Please attend! 6:30 Greene's Chapel Baptist Church will have a fall festival 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at the Ashe alternative to Halloween. Come dressed as a Bible character. Pastor Jerry Harris and con­ gregation invite all to attend. The church is located on tbe Silas Creek Road. Services for Aging. This will be the Thanksgiving Dinner, the turkey is provided and mem­ bers are asked to bring the "fixings". David VanHoy will be guest speaker. All members are encouraged to be present. 6:30 p.m.: Old Fields Baptist Church will have their annual "Pig Pickin". The church and its pastor, Jack Miller, would like to invite you to this special time of fellowship. Tuesday, November 1 11:30 a.m.: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at Frasers Restaurant in West ' Wednesday, November 2 Friday, November 4 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a vocalist performing jazz, blues, and spirituals, will perform at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. continued on page 8 A HALLOWEEN S P O O K - T! A ! Haunted Heuse SatmrcUcj, October 29 t h 6:30 pm Halloween speek-tacular MendUif, October 31st 5:30pm W Haunted Hcuse W Cando) W1 pannes fun for all atjes! WAKK£(*SVtPLt £tK£ P t r A K T M t f r r Never Run Out Of Hot Water Again Never Run Out Of Hot Water Again Today, Homeowners want multiple shower heads and even larger garden tubs. With a shower head flow rate about 2.5 gallons a minute or whirlpool or soaker tubs with more than a 70 gallon capacity, the old technology 50-gallon tank can't do the job. With a Rinnai Continuum, you get up to 8.5 gallons of hot water per minute. 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Paddy Church will host a fund raising Turkey • Dinner. The menu will consist of turkey, dressing, gravy, rolls, green beans, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Carry-out boxes will be available. Adult plates $6 and children $3. The church is located on 822 Hwy. 88 W in Jefferson. Pastor Tim Roten invites everyone to attend. For more information call 336-846-3174. 5-9 p.m.: Benefit Supper at Laurel Springs Community Center with costs being $7 for adults and $4 for children. 7 p.m.: Saturday Night Singing at Mt. View Baptist Church with the Liberty Baptist Church singers. Rev. Russell Sheets will be preaching. Everyone is invited. Sunday, November 6 7 p.m..-Temple BaptistChurch will have a special service with Rev. Eddie Lewis as guest speaker and Mountain View Baptist Church choir singing. Pastor Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Batd Mountain Baptist Church wlU have a "Creation Conference" tor all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Monday, November 7 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III of the High Country will meet at the Watauga County Human Services Center in Boone. The program will be a social event with music provided by Carolina Friendship House consumers, staff and ASU interns. Tuesday, November 8 1 - 3 p.m.: Open Session counseling available for Medicare Part D prescription drug program at Ashe County Senior Center. Appointments are not needed this day. Appointments can be made Monday through Tuesday for the signup period. Signup begins November 15 with the program going into effect in January. For information and appointments, call 246-4347 or 246-2461. Wednesday, November 9 The Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas is gear­ ing up for another successful year. Project Star Christmas Trees will be up and ready by this date. Look for the Stars, select a star and help a lonely and isolated senior citizen in our county to have a wonderful Christmas. 7:30 p.m.:Tickling the Ivories will be held at Ashe Civic Center. This is an evening of music with Ashe County's favorite pianists. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. on Hwy 194S. Cakes, pies, home canned goods, casse­ roles, crafts and much more! Join them for ham and sau­ sage biscuits, coffeecake, hot coffee and cider. 2 p.m.: Holiday Parade in downtown West Jefferson will be held. Theme for this year's parade will be "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Being honored will be the men and women who served in the 1450th Transportation Unit and their families. 877-3299. Tuesday, November 15 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivors Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. Friday, November 18 Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Fair, showcasing the Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 (65 and over). Children under 12 are free. For more detailed infor­ mation contact 828-758-0877 or check out the website at www.carolinachristmas.com. Saturday, November 19 Ashe County Farmers work of more than 150 fine Market Holiday Market will craft artists from across the be held November 19 and 26 southeast. Media represented (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 include clay, fiber, glass, leath­ p.m. Homegrown and hand­ Sunday, er, metal, jewelry, paper, wood, made items for the holidays November 13 mixed media, photography and will be available. Gifts, cakes, printmaking. The Piedmont cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Craftsmen's Fair will be held art items, Heirloom apples, Conference" for all ages. November 18-20, 2005. The bread, jellies, soaps, candles Speakers will be Dr. Steven hours will be from 10 a.m. and much more. Hot apple Clark. Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 cider, hot dogs and 2006 Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to Farmers Market calendars will and Brother Larry Allen. Don't 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held be available. let evolution make a monkey at the M.C. Benton Convention Parking for vendors will be on out of you. This is open to Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, a first come first serve basis. the public and Rev. Lawrence Downtown Winston-Salem, Vendors should bring tables, Goodman invites you to North Carolina. The cost is $6 chairs, display boards, a tent attend. for adults, $5 for senior citizens if you want or need to. Please and students. Children under call the Extension Office at Monday, 12 are admitted free with a 219-2650 to let them know if paying adult. A weekend pass you are planning to attend. November 14 is also available for $10. For The Market will close for the 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will be meeting at Smoky group rates, details and further information please call 336Mountain BBQ and will include a discussion of how to winter­ 725-1516. ize your garden by Richard 1st Annual "A Carolina Boylan of the Agricultural Christmas Show" will be held Extension Office. Anyone who at Hickory Metro Convention would like more information Center November 18-20 from may call Lynda McDaniel at 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and regular season after the last Saturday in October. Sunday, November 20 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Saturday, November 26 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 continued on page 10A TktSxvoiy Ckcj QtstcLKrcod TURKEY & STUFFING WITH GRAVY TWO VEGETABLES $795 ALASKAN WHITE FISH BAID MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Join tin Sunday, October 30th 5:00 Hamburger & Hotdoe, Supper 5:30 - 7:30 lla.vriden and Gainen for All A£ea SLAW, HUSH PUPPIES CHOICE OF POTATO $695 FREE SOUP OR NEAPOLITAN DESSERT FOR EACH TABLE FRUIT & DESSERT BUFFET AVAILABLE EVERY DAY Senior Citizens Discount This Weekend Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citizens receive 25% off Everyone is Welcome! Saturday, November 12 8 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar at Bethany Methodist Church 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 Welcome Dr. Michelle Landi Family Medicine * Urgent Care * Laser Skin Care * Sports Medicine FLU SHOTS Currently Available Same-Day i Annnintment^ <FSl 10 ^ppoinuneius. medical C A R I N G H A N DS • CA R I N G .H E /TiTTs EXPANDED HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 7:30AM-7:30PM FRIDAY 7:30AM-3:30PM Visit us on the web at www.ashemedical.com SATURDAYS 8:OOAM-NOON �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 9A ENTERTAINMENT Home schoolers tour Jefferson Post Photo by Jim Thompson This 4-H group from Ashe Schools of Home Education toured the Jefferson Post on September 29. While at the Post, they learned the process of putting a newspaper together. They are planning to tour the Mt. Airy News where the Jefferson Post is published. Skyland Books welcomes J. Tennis Bristol writer, Joe Tennis, will be at Skyland Books Saturday, October 29, to sign copies of his new travel book, "Southwest Virginia Crossroads". He will be at the store from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The book explores hun­ dreds of Virginia towns and attractions located just north of Ashe County, in­ cluding Mt. Rogers, Taylor's Valley and Hungry Mother State Park. Photos in the book in­ Phillips is finalist in poetry contest by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor A 16-year-old Ashe County student is a finalist in the Second Hand Slam! "Do Some­ thing" poetry contest for youth voices con­ cerned about the dan­ gers of smoking and secondhand smoke. Seth Phillips, son of Daniel and Kimberly Phillips of Lansing, is among 15 finalists invited to go to New York City Oct. 27 with the other winners to read his poem. The top three chosen will be featured in BUILD Magazine and through Do Something public service announcements and receive gifts such as a Do Something messenger bag and leather bookcases. Do Something is a program for young people intent upon changing their world. "The reason I wrote it is maybe if I share my personal experiences I can save some­ body else from doing it," Seth said about why he wrote his poem entitled "The Addic­ tion." In his poem he states: "Remember this poem, and remember what's in sight, be­ cause I am addicted, and I'm trying to save your life." Seth encourages other smokers to quit for at least a day during the Great Ameri­ can Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 17. Seth said he is excited about going to New York to clude Chestnut Creek Falls, Burke's Garden and Gray­ son Highland State Park. Tennis has written for the Winston-Salem Journal, Greensboro News and Re­ cord, and Blue Ridge Coun­ try magazine. The Addiction By Seth Phillips I wake up in the morning With it poking at my mind I got to have cig, a smoke. No matter what the kind The strong sensation burns As it's eating at my lungs The taste that I know all to well Is coated on my tongue What's the deal with smoking? I do it everyday People try to tell me But I do it anyway It slowly kills my body As it takes me on its ride The damage isn't evident But I know its inside Why do I hurt my body? That's the only thing I have At first I thought it was cool But now I can barely even laugh read his poem. "I think it will be different and definitely fun," he said. The poems submitted to the contest had to discuss tobacco use, smoking or secondhand smoke. The youth did not have to be smokers or personally know anyone who smoked. They could submit a poem about how they hate the way smoke makes their clothes smell after coming home from a party where people were smoking, how they think it's "gross" to see people chain smoking, how a friend gets angry about someone smok­ ing in the house, or how they feel disgusted seeing cigarette butts littering the sidewalks. Those 21 or older could submit their poem on DVD or VHS tape so the judges could see the person reciting his or her poem. It was my own choice to try it I know it was, it's true But now I'm slowly dying And there's nothing I can do 'Smoking is awesome' You've heard it from your friends But if it's really good or not It all depends If you want to throw your life away Just take that first drag You'll understand what I mean It's truly, truly sad You think the only one I'm hurting Is me and myself But try to stop and think about Everyone else I'm killing others and myself I'm a murderer, am I right? It's a dangerous, deadly weapon Although it's small and white Remember this poem And remember what's in sight Because I am addicted, and I'm trying to save your life. REDEFINING SPACE: A SERIES FOCUSING ON CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE Jeff Little to perform Sunday at River House "Fall back," and celebrate Halloween (please come in costume, if you wish) at River House on the North Fork of the New for the Oct. 30 Sun­ day Evenings at River House "Salon Series." Jeff Little, "The Piano Man from the Blue Ridge," returns to the Inn for an­ other great performance to begin at 4 p.m. Hors d'oeuvre and Halloween theme bever­ ages will be offered before dinner. Chefs George Gambill and Josh Miller will be stirring their brew from the River House kitchen; dinner to begin sometime around 6 p.m. There will be a costume judging with prizes such as a weekend getaway, cooking classes during the off sea­ son, a canoe trip for two with boxed lunch, dinner for two at the inn and more. Jeff Little is a remark­ able musician, steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge, yet also a virtuosic Jeff Little and eclectic innovator. Lit­ tle's involvement with fiddle tunes dates to his growing up in Boone, where his father ran a music shop. As a child he regularly heard the mu­ sician who set the national standard in country folk mu­ sic for picking fiddle tunes on the guitar, Doc Watson. His music helped shape Little's unique approach to playing tunes on the piano. Watson is still a close friend and Jeff plays a number of perfor- mances with him each year. If Little is a piano professor today, it's partly because he attended Watson's college of musical knowledge for many years. The Little family's music shop in Boone is perhaps par­ tially responsible for Jeffs mastery of several styles. His father played jazz and older popular music on the tenor banjo-not the five-string as­ sociated with bluegrass. To­ day, Little is conversant with traditional jazz, rockabilly, blues, and a certain amount of Allman Brothers tinged rock. With mouth-rack har­ monica and vocals, he can also be a one-man show. If you wish to stop in at River House just for the per­ formance and hors d'oeuvre and beverages, just call ahead. For information and res­ ervations please call 9822109, email riverhouse@ skybest.com or visit www. riverhousenc.com. Trio and quartet to jazz things up in Boone On November 15 Appala­ chian State University will be energized by the vibrant sounds of the Pat Metheny Trio and Quartet with Chris­ tian McBride, Antonio Sanchez and special added guest David Sanchez. The performance will be held in Farthing Audito­ rium in Boone at 8pm. It is one thing to attain pop­ ularity as a musician, but it is another to receive the kind of acclaim that Metheny and his various groups have garnered from critics and peers. Over the years, Metheny has won countless polls as "Best Jazz Guitarist" and many awards, including three gold records for (Still Life) Talking, Let­ ter from Home, and Secret Story. He has also won six­ teen Grammy Awards spread out over a variety of different categories including Best Rock Instrumental, Best Contempo­ rary Jazz Recording, Best Jazz Instrumental Solo, and Best Instrumental Composition. The Pat Metheny Group won an unprecedented seven con­ secutive Grammys for seven consecutive albums. The November 15 perfor­ mance by the Pat Metheny Trio and Quartet features the legendary Pat Metheny with celebrated jazz artists Chris­ tian McBride and Antonio Sanchez. Metheny recently in­ vited distinguished guest art­ ist David Sanchez to join this tour, creating a one-of-a-kind quartet and is part of the 200506 Performing Arts Series pre­ sented by Appalachian State University's Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. In addi­ tion to the generous sponsor­ ship from SkyBest Communi­ cations, the Performing Arts Series is also fortunate to have the support of ten media spon­ sors: The Mountain Times, the Watauga Democrat, Mountain Television Network, Char­ ter Communications, WFDD 88.5, WDAV 89.9, WETS 89.5, WNCW 88.7, Mix 102.3 and Highway 106 New Country. Tickets to the November 15 performance are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, ASU faculty and staff, and $8 for all stu­ dents. For tickets or informa­ tion, call 800-841-ARTS(2787) or 828-262-4046, or visit www. pas.appstate.edu. Everyone's SAVING With Mediacom! Save over $500 when you subscribe to two great services from Mediacom. The Digital Two Star Pak includes over 145 channels, including up to 32 channels of HBO® and Starz*. And Mediacom Online"" delivers Internet access that's up to 80 times faster than 56k dial-up. with instant access that won't tie up your phone line! 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This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Fall Revivals Wagoner Baptist Church will have revival services October 26 - 29 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Speaker will be Rev. Wayne Jones and there will be special singing nightly. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor is Rev. Steve Viers. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will hold revival services October 26 - 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother Shawn Brigman will be guest speaker. Evan Roten and the congregation invite you to attend. Silas Creek Baptist Church will have revival services beginning October 30 at 7 p.m. nightly. The pastor and congregation invite everyone to attend. Smethport Baptist Church will have revival services Sunday. October 30 through Friday, November 4. Services will begin at 7 p.m. and prayer room at 6:45 p.m. Rev. Melvin Sisson will be preaching. Pastor James Sechrest invites everyone to attend. Sugar Tree Baptist Church will begin revival services October 31 at 7 p.m. with Jimmy Williams as visiting evangelist. Pastor Jim Greer and congregation invite everyone to attend. Big Laurel Christian Union Church will have revival services November 2 - 6 with services beginning at 7 p.m. Rev. Dan Hess will be speaking. Pastor is Rev. Darrell Graybeal. Everyone is invited. Orion Baptist Church will hold revival services November 6 - 9 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mace Johnson speaking. Everyone is invited to attend. New River Baptist Church has revival November 6-11 with prayer room beginning at 7:15 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins will speak and there will be special music nightly. Mountain View Baptist Church will begin revival services November 13 - 19. Speakers will be Rev. Lloyd Day on Sunday night, Rev. Leonard Fletcher on Monday night - Thursday and Rev. Ken Holmes on Saturday night. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night with special singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge classes at three different locations with scheduled hours that accommodate everyone's schedule. For more information call 336-846-3900. Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10 - 12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10 -12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday tor Middle School night from 4 - 1 0 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil. htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m.. service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at project is spearheaded by Bro. the Public Access Internet Site ' Darrell Giles, youth minister in the JobLink Career Center at Friendship Baptist and F^ev. at Family Central (the old Alan Ambrose, youth minister Ashe Central High School) in at Bald Mt. Structured games, Jefferson. music, food & fellowship is Ashe County Alzheimer's promoted. This is held in a Support Group meets the first Christian atmosphere. There Thursday of each month at will be a Bible message shared 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for each Sunday night. The Youth Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or Center is located in the old 877-9332 for details. Heilig Myers building on the Better Breaths Club meets four-lane between the towns. the last Tuesday of each month For more info call the ABA from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH office or the Youth Center. Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, ,1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. Saturday, last day of market This week will be the last regular operation of the Ashe County Farmers Market in West Jefferson for 2005. The market closes for the season at the end of October. But never fear; there's more to come. Although the regular mar­ ket will be over this Saturday (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.), two special Holiday Markets are planned in November. These are Sat­ urday markets on Nov. 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendors will be on hand with gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, weaths, pine roping, arts and crafts, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more to offer as unique holiday gifts and spe­ cial treats. Visitors will be treated to hot apple cider and hotdogs. Don't forget to pick up a copy of the 2006 Farmers Market Calendar in time for next year. There's lots of tasty recipes from vendors and cus­ tomers. Proceeds benefit the market. For more information about the market and how to be a vendor, call 219-2650. ... loath �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 11A COMMUNITY NEWS Former commissioner witnesses Katrina's horrors Special note: Former Ashe resident and county commis­ sioner, Beth Saylor, assisted in early September with the Hurricane Katrina relief ef­ fort in Mississippi as a Red Cross volunteer. She wants to share her firsthand experience of seeing the horrifying de­ struction in the small towns of Gulfport,Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and Pass Christian, MS because she says no one could possibly imagine how much damage the hurricane caused unless they had been to the Gulf Coast. She asks every­ one to keep all the people who Photo by Beth Saylor were affected by Hurricane Katrina devastated downtown Gulfport, Miss. Katrina in their thoughts and prayers because many of them known as a "hardship tour." bodies were still being found, have lost everything. One way However, the comradery of and we were informed if we to help people in great need the volunteers was incredible; noticed an "unusual" smell, to after natural disasters (like young/old/black/white/male/ stay away and tell them. We the recent hurricanes) strike female—everyone was close. would drive each road we were is to sign up with the local When sleeping on a tiny cot able (lots of trees and wires Red Cross chapter and take two feet from a stranger and down) and walk the others if the disaster courses to be able brushing your teeth in a tiny we saw any sign of life. Lots of to go and assist in these areas. sink while bumping elbows people will not leave and are Saylor stresses that being a with another stranger, you living under tarps strung up volunteer is certainly not for get pretty close. All were so between uprooted trees or un­ the weak because Red Cross incredibly nice and all shared der overturned pickup trucks; anywhere they can find some workers must endure (while stories every evening. shade. We'd hand out any­ staying in the disaster areas) Our day started early— the same type of conditions usually about 5:30. We'd eat thing we had, and almost that the victims are living in. breakfast (food tents were always, they wanted to tell At the time this is being writ­ outside) then head to our us their experience or who ten, the Red Cross will soon truck where we'd go to the they lost, etc. We held them, inform Saylor where she will warehouse and stock up on hugged them and cried with be sent since she feels she must various items such as bottled them. We were doing what is offer her time again to help water (water there is non-po­ known as "bulk distribution." the many people in need. She table and each case weighed Other trucks were going to doesn't know yet where she 64 pounds), MREs ("ready- shelters and unloading or to will go, but she may be sent to to-eat-meals" packaged food distribution centers (usually Florida after Hurricane Wil- from the military; each case set up in huge parking lots ma pounded that state. The weighed 24 pounds), diapers, such as Walmart). I'm happy following is Saylor's personal bleach, shovels, cleanup kits we had our assignment as account of her time in Missis­ and various other items. We'd we had one-on-one with each sippi. load our 26-foot van (like the person/family. I can't begin to vans you rent to move) to the go into the stories we heard; by Beth Saylor ceiling and get our assign­ let me just say we cried and Special to the Post ment (where we were to hit cried. I'll just mentioned a couple Just an overview of my every street). Early on, we of people who I met like the time helping with the Katrina were down in Biloxi; then Disaster Relief in Mississippi. we went to Wavetown, Pass woman who wanted to give Got back Sunday night after Christian, and Bay St. Louis her baby away so that it would two weeks of the most incred­ where we spent the rest of our live as she had no food, no wa­ ible life-changing experience days. The destruction is be­ ter, no home, no money and I've ever had. Was sent to yond belief. Blocks and blocks couldn't see that she would. Gulfport where we lived in a* of big homes totally leveled. Or the man that 1 walked shelter (a large warehouse on Huge barges sitting three up to to give him water and a navy base). Our "room" slept blocks from the ocean on top MREs, and when I asked "are 592 people. In each of the bays houses. Cars were hanging you okay?" he broke into sobs. on either side of our shelter on telephone poles. The wa­ I put my arms around him were 450 Marines in one and ter was thirty feet high, and and rocked him as he sobbed more than 400 mental health the surge moved homes from that he had a 2-year-old and a and church groups in the their foundations sometimes wife due to give birth any day other. There was no AC, and a block away. There are no with no home, no job, no noth­ only 16 showers, with port- words to describe the utter ing. It was heartbreaking. To say they loved the Red a-potties lined around the devastation—nor the smell! Cross is an understatement. building. Temperature-wise, We were in a "closed" area the days were 95 degrees to (i.e., Marines only allowed Each person thanked us re­ 105 (one day only) with high Red Cross and owners in) and peatedly and told us they humidity. Nights cooled down were handed sheets explain­ loved us. The people there are to mid-80s. This is what is ing the dangers, including so aware of each other and were hesitant to take what we offered, saying that others may need it more. This from people who had absolutely nothing! We handed out cases upon cases of food and water; I've never pitched weights like I did there. Now the papers are easing up on their report­ ing and it seems only New Or­ leans is in the spotlight. Be­ lieve me, from what I've seen on the iV, it fared far better than the coast where Katrina hit. Blocks upon blocks of leveled homes and trees and cars—that's the area I ask your prayers for. My heart breaks for these people, and if they need help in late Octo­ ber, I plan to go back. Mean­ while, please remember all Photo by Beth Sa^ the displaced along the Gulf One Gulfport family's living room. in your prayers. r ' ' I Buicfe ieSabre Limited Mercury Mystique LS $3,988 $4,988 V6. Auto. Air. Tilt, Cruise. Leather. PW/ PUPM. Keyless Entry. AM/FM/CASS Nice Car! Leather. Auto. Sunroof. Keyless Entry. 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This was an awesome per­ Fourteen Navy and Army formance by the Husky Bat­ JROTC Drill Teams were on talion Drill Team, coached by hand to battle for top hon­ SGT (R) David Smith. ors. The overall competition team champion went to Oak Ridge Military Academy. The Ashe County Drill Team Cadet 2LT Justin Hawkins, Color Guard placed third shown right, took top hon­ in a very close competition. ors in the Individual Drill Knockout competition which was comprised of over 250 other JROTC cadets. j? Color Guard members are (left to right) Cadet 2LT Anthony Greer, Cadet SGT Steven Miller. Cade. ' Calhoun and Cada. 2LT Jus.in Hawkins. mSG Vanguard Marching Band wins more honors The 2005 Husky Vanguard Marching Band competed in the Appalachian Marching Band Festival at ASU on Saturday, October 22. The victory parade con- umph at two separate festitinues for Ashe County vals just a week before, on High School's Husky Van- October 22 the Vanguard guard Marching Band, competed for the first time which has seen great sue- in the prestigious Appalacess in competition this chian Marching Band Fesseason. Fresh from tri- tival at Appalachian State University. The Huskies tied for first place in Class AAA (a category based on the number of horns in the band) and won the first place trophy for music in that class. "The Vanguard Band has certainly had an astounding season so far," says ACHS junior Courtlyn Reeves, one of the band's two drum majors (sharing the position with senior Michelle Rhodes). "I've been privileged to represent such an outstanding group of musicians and showmen." 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This marks the first time that they've been to the third round in school history, and they will face Wilkes Central on the road this Monday or Tuesday. Watch for complete results from the Central Davidson match in Tuesday's paper. 4- Youth soccer champs Hobby Barn, 10-14 year olds Sexton advances to state Photo by Shane Hopkins Hobby Barn won the 10-14 years old league championship with a victory over Sturgill Tree Farms. The game ended in a 1-1 tie, so the outcome had to be decided by a best-of-five shootout. It was close, but the two-time champs (who remain unbeaten in two years) came away with a 3-2 score on kicks to give them the 2-1 win. Players for Hobby Barn are (not in order): Dalton Miller, Joni Reyes, Evan Combs, Braxton Treadway, Jordan Crouse, Tanner Barker, Cody McClure, Kody Mullis, Justin Jones, Ethan Young, Andrew Lopp, Derry Nixon, Joshua Barker, Troy Colvard, A.J. Farmer, and Chris Rickard. The team is coached by Jed Young and Mike McClure. AEV, 7-8-9 year olds Photo by Shane Hopkins In golf regionals on Monday at Alamance Country Club, the Lady Huskies fin­ ished 12th out of 21 teams. Chelsea Sexton finished 19th overall with a score of 95 on 18 holes. She will move on to State competition next Monday and Tuesday at Whispering Pines, NC. Amanda Hamby finished with 104, Erica Vannoy with a 106 and Laci Everhart with 111. (The cut-off score for advancing to States was 102) Kilby runs at ASU Former ACHS cross country and track standout, Natalie Kilby, is suc­ ceeding in her sport at the next level with the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Recently the Seahawks competed in Boone—just a couple of hours be­ fore the Huskies' homecoming foot­ ball game on October 14—at the Blue Ridge Open Cross Country Meet, held at State Farm Fields. Kilby finished 47th out of 124 total runners in the women's race, with a time of 20:25.6 in the 5K event. She came in fourth on the UNCW squad, which qualified for a contributing score to help the Seahawks finish #5 as a team, out of eleven competing schools (Davidson took #1 with 38 points and host Appalachian State was #2 with 70 points). Keep up with Natalie and the Se­ ahawks online at www.uncwsports. com. Photo by Misti Hopkins Natalie Kilby, shown right, ran a strong race for UNCW in recent competition at Appalachian State University. Photo by Shane Hopkins AEV won the 7-8-9 years old championship by defeating Los Arcoiris 2-0. Goals were scored by Joseph Richardson and Bridgette Wilson.Team members are (not in order): Kirby Rucker, Bridgette Wilson, Mikaila Miles, Savannah Brooks, Autumn Hayes, Hannah Hayes, Megan Miller, Billy Carpenter, Jake Harman, Cole Jones, Joseph Richardson, Landon Hart, Dustin Parsons, Dustin Darnell, Jamie Weaver, and Ebon Macknee. AEV's coaches are Keith Wilson and Bill Richardson Husky soccer action Photo by Shane Hopkins Saul Carias "the Honduran Whirlwind" gets a nice header in recent competition for the Hus­ kies' soccer team. �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS I Mountaineers wallop Wofford, 48-17 removed from the game early in the final period, backup SPARTANBURG, S.C. - No. quarterback Trey Elder found 16 Appalachian State Uni­ Bettis for a nine-yard touch­ versity rolled up 566 yards of down connection that extended total offense and scored 28 un­ the Appalachian lead to 42-10. answered second-half points Elder, a native of nearby Dun­ en route to a 49-17 shellack­ can, S.C., turned his home­ ing of Wofford on Saturday at coming into his first-ever twosunny Gibbs Stadium. With touchdown day when he hit a the victory, Appalachian (5-2, wide-open William Mayfield 3-1 SoCon) maintained at least for a one-yard touchdown that a share of first place in the closed out the Mountaineer Southern Conference stand­ scoring with 5:49 to go in the ings. game. In all, Elder completed In a battle between two of four of his five passes for 93 the four teams tied atop the yards and two touchdowns. SoCon coming into play on Sat­ The Terriers added a 57urday, Appalachian nearly dou­ yard touchdown scamper by bled Wofford's offensive output Collier with 3:06 to play to ac­ of 286 yards. ASU averaged 7.5 count for the final margin. yards per play, compared to Making their first-career just 4.2 yards per snap for Wof- starts, linebackers Cam Speer _ and Pierre Banks led the Mountain­ eers' stellar de­ fensive effort with 12 and 11 tackles, respectively. The duo filled in for regular starters Zodd Kelly and Brad West, who saw limited play­ ing time due to minor injuries. Hunter added a pair of tackles behind the line of scrimmage for 17 yards in losses and also f°r,ced ? fumble, Richie Williams Is the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week for the third time in five games while safety Corey L>™h made seven and sixth time of his career. tackles, including one for loss. ford (4-2, 2-2 SoCon). Appalachian faces its Walter Payton Award can­ fourth-straight battle for So­ didate. Richie Williams led Con supremacy next Saturday the Apps' offensive outburst when it hosts Chattanooga (5with another spectacular day, 2, 2-1 SoCon) on homecoming completing 19-of-26 passes for in Boone. Kickoff between the 249 yards and a touchdown Apps and Mocs, who are tied and running eight times for for first place in the confer­ 73 yards and another score. ence standings pending Chat­ Williams' 322 yards of total of­ tanooga's contest with Western fense marked the 11th time in Carolina on Saturday evening, his illustrious career that he is slated for 3:30 p.m. and will has topped 300 total yards and be televised live regionally gave him 7,702 yards of total on Comcast Sports Southeast offense for his career, just one (CSS). yard shy of second place on the SoCon's all-time total offense list. In approximately eight-ca­ reer quarters against the Ter­ riers, Williams has completed 65-of-87 passes (74.7 percent) for 901 yards and six touch­ downs. Williams' top target on the afternoon was senior wide re­ ceiver Jermane Little, who caught six passes for 125 yards, just one yard short of the ca­ reer high he set at Wofford as a freshman in 2001. With the contest tied at 7-7 late in the first quarter, Wil­ liams connected with Little for a 62-yard catch-and-run over the middle of the field, which set up Kevin Richardson's sec­ ond two-yard touchdown run of the afternoon and gave ASU the lead for good less than two 1988Topps Football Card minutes into the second period As part of the homecoming at 14-7. Appalachian's offense really festivities this Saturday, ASU started clicking on its final of­ will retire Dino Hackett's jer­ fensive series of the first half, sey (#38), which he wore as it marched 42 yards in five for the Mountaineers'from plays and took a 14-point lead 1982-1985. The former Appon a 25-yard touchdown pass from Williams to tight end State linebacker still holds Daniel Bettis. The Apps were 8 school records, includ­ given the short field to work ing: most solo tackles in a with when defensive end Jason season (106), most assists/ Hunter sacked Wofford quar­ season (94), high total/sea­ terback Josh Collier for a 13- son (200), most solos in a yard loss on fourth-and-three game (18) and most total/ from the ASU 45. After Wofford kicked a field game (27). He was an Allgoal to make it 21-10 at the SoCon honoree in '84 and half, Appalachian turned the '85, as well as a First Team contest into a rout by scoring Ail-American in 1985. Hacktouchdowns on each of its first ett was drafted in the sec­ four possessions of the second ond round (#35 overall) of half. the 1986 NFL draft by Kan­ Williams opened the on­ slaught by taking it in from 11 sas City-the highest that a yards out to give the Mountain­ Mountaineer has ever gone eers a 28-10 lead just over five in the draft—and he played minutes into the third quarter. six years for the Chiefs, plus Little followed with a 10-yard spent one season with the touchdown run with 3:48 to go Seattle Seahawks, and he in the period to stretch the ad­ was a Pro Bowl selection in vantage to 35-10. 1988. After many starters, includ­ ing Williams and Little, were Old-School Athletes of the Week by Appalachian Sports Infor­ mation This week's Old School loss coming to North Wilkes feature is on an amazing 48-43 in the regular season. team in Ashe County his­ Interestingly, North tory, rather than an individ­ Wilkes' only losses of the ual player - the 1965 Ashe year were to Ashe Central Central basketball team. - three times in all, including After winning the District 7 once in the district champi­ Championship, the Panthers onship game, 42-40. traveled to R. J. Reynolds in The team was coached Winston-Salem for the state by Wade Rose, who was championship tournament, diagnosed with cancer in which featured the eight best mid-season, and assistant schools in North Carolina. coach, Morris Walker, took To win the title, a team the team the rest of the way. would have to win three They won the state title on a straight games, which the Saturday night in March and Panthers did by an aver­ Coach Rose passed away age score of 14 points. In the following the Monday. In the finals, they beat Anson such a time of grief, it was County by a score of 85-68. 34 years before the team Incredibly, five Central play­ could finally get together to ers scored 20+ points in at celebrate, which they did on least one of the three games, a night in 1999 at a special making for a very balanced Saturday evening basket­ team. ball game against Northwest The '65 Championship Ashe. 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Basically furnished. SEE THIS!!! #976. ONE OF ASHE COUNTY'S FINEST FARMS! - 51.5+/- acres ofTcrs just about everything! Lou of cleared mcadowland. trout stream through property, high ridges w/panoramic views, good barn, paved road frontage and much more! Just reduced $350,000. Make offer! #943. CLAY BANK! Nice 2BR/1BA frame home. Mostly furnished, paved road frontage, bold stream. .5 acre $64,900 LOTS•ACREAGE #979. Grassy Creek Area. First Time Advertised! - Prime development property. 111.33 acres of beautiful rolling land with appro*. 1/2 mile of river fronugc $2,900,000. Beautiful renovated farmhouse. 2 barns, other outbldgs . meadows & woodland Approx I mile of slate road frontage #972. New listing! - NW Ashe County. Beautiful 26.64 acres with lots of cleared mcad­ owland as well as acres of hardwoods, streams, tremendous views, long sute road frontage, numerous hldg sites. $159,900. SEE THIS! #946. Big Springs Area. - Beautiful all wooded 22+ acre parcel w/largc trout pond. $147,900. Ultimate seclusion among the mature hardwoods and numerous bldg. sites More land available. #936. Cnimpler - 2 side-by-sidc lots with paved road frontage and stream through properly. Private well on property. Reduced to $25,000. #219. Fleetwood Area. Beautiful! - 3.2 acre mini farm in walking distance of the New River for only $149,900. Offers nice 3BR/2BA DWMH w/additions. Ig. 4-car detached garage and great access. Bring us an offer! #903. Great Buy! - Creston area. 30.2 acres with long frontage on Tennessee border as well as frontage on Pine Mtn. Rd $119,900. All wooded with spring, stream and tremendous views from upper elevations' This is only a few of our select listings. Call our office for a complete list of homes. farms, acreage & river front parcels. Website: www.ncmtnrealty.com email: bnnttrealtyOshybest.com J132342. BUFFALO COMMUNITY -Home features 3BR/2.5BA. beautiful yard, new patio & walkway, new carpet & HW floors. Great house for a fam­ ily or for a vacation home. Sit on the porch as you listen to the nearby creek. $170,000 J132343. ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY - 26.6 beautifully wooded acres adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home features 5BR/3BR, great stone fireplace, covered porch, patio, huge sundeck and more - too numerous to mention. Property features, also, include pond w/dock, 2 waterfalls and cascading brook. $907,000. LandJ.jstines: J132355. HOME ON THE RIVER • Nice laying lot adjoining the New River. Home features 3BR/I.5BA, open living/dining area with fireplace. Lower level has small kitchenette, large room for family or another bedroom. Covered rocking chair porch to enjoy the sights & sounds of the New River. $245,000. mi J132309. MOUNTAIN GEM- 1.24 acres with creek branches. Walking distance to New Rim. 5 year old col­ lage with 1BR/IBA. kitchen, living and laundry areas on main with gas logs and baseboard heat. Upstairs sleeping loft w/ balcony. Deck w/rctractablc awning and covered back entry. Half basement and outside storage building. Landscaped yard w/fire pit and private woodland. Move in condition. $132,500. J150465. LOT 230 IN MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES - Beautiful .933 acre lot fronting state road. This beautiful property already has driveway in place & shared well. There is also a fabulous view of surrounding mountains. $46,500. J150473. GRAYSON COUNTY, VA - Get the privacy w/long views of surrounding mountains. Many home sites, stream, great hunting, and hiking all on this 38 44 acre tract at an affordable price with private access. $148,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS. CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21 hcritagercalty.com �P AGE 4B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Halloween Safety Roles Use the code to find out nine safety rules for "Trick or Treating!" A-L B-2 C-3 D-4 E-5 F-6 G-7 H-8 1-9 J-10 K-L I L-12 M 13 N-I4 O-JS P-J6 Q 17 R-18 S-19 T-20 U-21 V-22 W-23 X-24 Y-25 Z-26 Halloween is observed October 31s1 with parties, costumes and lots of candy. Children dress up in costumes and masks and can be anything from a friendly ghost to Cinderella going from house to house saying "trick or treat'. The holiday of Halloween conies from a mi* of many ancient festivals. In some cultures this was a scary holiday, while in others this was an agricultural celebration. The first of November is also All Saints* Day, a celebration honoring all the Saints in heaven. The day was called All Hallow Day. Hallow was an old word for Saint. The evening before this day was called All Hallow Even. Over the years this turned into Halloween. In the United States, children look forward to customs like carving a pumpkin. These large orange fruits are carved with faces and lighted candles are placed in them. This is called a jack-o-lantern and is usually placed on the front porch. The custom of carv ing the Halloween "jacko-lantern" began long ago in Ireland and Scotland. They did not have pumpkins so the children would carve their "jack-o-lanterns" out of turnips. Halloween is a great holiday for kids and adults. 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W W c — C — l_ »*. — t r ° r * u c > ^ — 2 c m c O V j- L"»~ ** 4» c c o o r w o « « = 15 16 5 14 6 18 21 9 20 2 5 6 15 18 5 5 1 20 9 14 7 <a;c?uc:iu 9 20 HOW MANY WORDS CAM YOU SPELL WITH TRICK OR TREAT MATH QUIZ- SOLVE THE PROBLEMS 1. JOHMHY AMD BILLY WALHED 3.5 MILES WHILE TRICH-ORTREATIMG OM HALLOWEEN. JAMIE AMD SALLY WALHED 2.2 MILES WHILE TRICH-OR-TREATING. HOW MUCH FURTHER DID JOHNNY AMD BILLY WALH? 2. SARAH GOT 60 PIECES OF CANDY IN HER HALLOWEEN BAG. MARY GOT 40 PIECES OF CANDY IN HER HALLOWEEN BAG. HOW MANY PIECES DID THEY GET IN TOTAL? 3. AT A HALLOWEEN PARTY THERE WAS A TUB OF APPLES FOR BOBBING. THERE WERE 16 APPLES IN THIS TUB. JERRY BOBBED TWICE AND GOT 2 APPLES. MARY BOBBED ONCE AND GOT 1 APPLE. JULIE BOBBED ONCE AND DIDN'T GET AH APPLE. HOW MANY APPLES WERE LEFT IN THE TUB WHEN THEY FINISHED? Happ^ Halloween our spM* •{- j.Jiaul ooi "C "I!10 STl '^wmv Sponsors! ^ We Build Your Home ' The Way You Want It 1^ HOMES TLLI/ REGENCY PROPERTIES L 1 Mfjfim PO Box 609 • 204 E. 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' mmJmWmWWw Wr* Prove Five Star Winner For Customer Service Just above Wal-Mart on the righl Highway 421 • Wilkesboro JBt< SALES HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. • Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. SERVICE & PARTS HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Saturday 8:00 a.m.-Noon ASK FOR CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP J Toll-Free 866-380-2458 • Truck Center 866-381-9919 Tim Harroid-Generai Manager • Michael Wyatt-F&t Manager Fred LeMasters-Sales Manager • Jeff HJ.J." Joines—Used Car Manager Internet Sales-Chris Sheets and Scott Watts Sales and Leasing Representatives—Ronnie Johnson, Josh Harrold, Frank Garcia. Randy Queen. Roger Eich, Jason Whitaker, Patricia Greer, and Charlie Cook Dealer No. 18930D • www.emplredodge.com �PAGE 6B FRIDAY/ OCTOBER 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Ashe Memorial Hospital marks Respiratory Care Week Ashe Memorial Hospital's Respiratory Care Depart­ ment will be celebrating Re­ spiratory Care Week October 23-29. We are planning some activities to highlight the con­ tributions that respiratory therapists make to our com­ munity's health care system. Respiratory therapists play a key role in caring for people with all kinds of lung diseases. At Ashe Memorial, you can find RTs working to take care of patients on res­ pirators/ventilators, giving breathing treatments to asth­ matics and people with COPD (emphysema, bronchitis, etc.), as well as in a wide range of other settings, including our long-term care facilities and outpatient care. We also pro­ vide cardiac diagnostic testing which includes stress testing, EKG's, and holter monitors, along with assisting with de­ liveries of newborns. As allied health practi­ tioners specially trained to assist physicians in the care and treatment of people with respiratory conditions, RT's are in big demand not only in our community, but all across the nation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places the field on its list of fastest grow­ ing occupations, with growth expected to reach as high as 35 percent over the next 6 years. of the latest equipment to help provide the highest stan­ dards of care to our patients. Some of these include our new Vision BiPap, new ventilators with neonatal as well as adult ventilation capabilities, and the new blood gas machine. We invite everyone to take a minute to learn more about our profession and what it has to offer in terms of a ca­ reer. For more information about respiratory care, visit Our staffing consists of 11 Respiratory Therapists with approximately 200 years of combined healthcare experi­ ence. Staff members attend additional training in an ef­ fort to provide the best pos­ sible patient care on a con­ tinual basis. Most of the staff here are local residents who are familiar with the patients and their particular needs. The Respiratory Care De­ partment has acquired some this website www.YourLungHealth.org for more informa­ tion. On behalf of all the staff of the Respiratory Care Depart­ ment at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital, we hope you will come out and join us for this special week set aside for the recog­ nition of our Lung Health professionals and all they do for us. We hope to make this our biggest and most success­ ful RT Week celebration yet! Keep safe this Halloween, Long advises RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Jim Long urges North Carolinians to take notice of important safety tips for the entire family as Daylight savings time comes to an end and Halloween ap­ proaches. Daylight savings time ends this weekend, and every year Long reminds families that while they're changing the clocks, they should also check the batteries in their smoke alarms. "To keep your family and home safe, you should test smoke alarms once a month," Long suggests. "It's also important to install fresh batteries at least twice a year — even if the batteries aren't dead yet. This is the most prudent way to ensure your smoke detector will always be ready to do its job." Having a smoke alarm, but not inspect­ ing it and changing its batter­ ies regularly gives families a Jim Long, Commissioner of Insurance false sense of security — an alarm that does not work is just as bad as not having one at all, he said. Fires and burns are the third leading cause of unin­ tentional injury deaths in North Carolina, with an aver­ age of 200 people killed every on the same weekend as the free of anything that could year. The Office of State Fire end of daylight savings time, cause dangerous falls." Keep these tips in mind Marshal has the following Long also wants families to remember essential trick-or- this Halloween: tips for smoke alarm use: • costumes should be made • Buy only smoke alarms treating safety tips for the with fire-retardant materials. holiday. that bear the mark of an in­ • costumes should not be "On Halloween, kids are dependent testing laboratory. Replace them at least every only thinking about perfect­ too long to create a tripping ing their costumes and how hazard. 10 years. • masks can obstruct vi­ • One smoke detector much candy they'll get, they is not enough! Every home don't think about how to stay sion. Facial make-up is safe should be equipped with safe while they're out and and more colorful. If masks smoke alarms on every level about," Long explains. "So we are worn, they should have — including the basement have to remember safety for nose and mouth openings and — and outside each sleeping them. It's important that we large eye holes. • shoes should fit, even not only think about making area. • Encourage children to kids visible to the motorists if they don't go with the cos­ help test the smoke detector out there, but we also need to tume. • if children are out after and familiarize them with the keep them safe as their walk­ ing door-to-door by making dark, outfits should be made alarm it emits. • Smoke alarms need to be sure their costumes fit prop­ with light-colored materials cleaned. Remove cobwebs and erly and the paths they take and enhanced with reflective dust with a vacuum cleaner to each house are well-lit and tape to make children visible. attachment. If you are going to be doing work nearby that could send dust or paint in If you planted pumpkins in July or the air, cover the alarm with a shield. August, they should be ready to harvest Because Halloween falls about now. Pick them when they have Applications for help with heating now being taken RALEIGH - People who need help paying for their heat­ ing bills this winter can apply at their county department of social services for the Low-In­ come Energy Assistance Pro­ gram (LIEAP). The program give8 low-income families or in­ dividuals a one-time cash pay­ ment to help pay their heating bills. The application period is from Nov. 7 - 18. In February, all eligible households will receive a check in the mail. Households that receive food stamp benefits may be auto­ matically eligible to receive an energy check without having to make a separate application. Those households should have received a notice in the mail this month. Anyone who did not receive a notice in the mail and other low-income families who wish to apply should contact their lo­ cal department of social servic­ es. Elderly and/or disabled who are unable to visit their local department should telephone the county department of social services for assistance or send a representative to apply for them. Applicants should take information about income, such as wage stubs for the month of October, information about savings accounts or checking accounts and other assets, as well as the name, date of birth, and social security numbers of each household member. Applications will be taken in all 100 county departments of social services. Contact your local DSS for information. Last year, 211,959 households re­ ceived heating assistance from LIEAP averaging about $66. The amount of this year's assis­ tance will depend on the num­ ber of people who apply. For more information, call your local county department of social services. The NC CARE-LINE at 1-800-6627030 can direct callers to their local agency. Pumpkin reached full color, their shells are . hardened and the vines have picking dried. Stems should be left attached to retard rotting.' ® 2005 King Features Syndicate. Inc. 1/ 1.1 • carry a white bag for candy or a bag with reflective tape on it. • pin a slip of paper with child's name, address and phone number inside a pocket in case a youngster gets sepa­ rated from an accompanying adult or responsible older youth. • an adult or older respon­ sible youth should supervise children under age 12, and trick-or-treaters should only follow an established route. • children should not eat any candy until it has been inspected by a parent or care­ giver at home. • make sure trick-ortreaters carry flashlights and walk on sidewalks when available. They should only cross streets at intersections or crosswalks. • motorists should drive slow in residential neighbor­ hoods and watch for children darting out into the street, walking on sidewalks, medi­ ans or curbs, or exiting drive­ ways or walkways. • consider bringing pets inside on Halloween. 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Always wear a helmet and protective gear Take a riding SKI course Suzirfu QuadRunner® ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older Suzuki engineered tho LI-Z400 lor experienced riders �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 7B AGRICULTURE NEWS Lawn care this fall Autumn is the time to pre­ pare your existing garden for its winter hibernation. Here are some winterizing tips, courtesy of DoItYourself.com, an online home improvement resource. 1. Walk around your gar­ den and take note of what plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees were successful dur­ ing the spring and summer season. Clean the area by re­ moving weeds, any diseased plants, and ones that did not grow. 2.. Look at your lawn for patchy areas of crabgrass and bald spots. Pull, dig and fork out weeds. You can try weedcontrol products, but read the directions carefully; you do not want to destroy any near­ by plants. 3. Remove any debris un­ der shrubs, roses and trees to prevent pests from hiding out as well as lessen the risk for diseases. 4. As the leaves start to fall, rake them up and use for winter mulch. When snow does fall, leaves left lying around will block air from getting into the ground, caus­ ing your grass to dry up un­ derneath and become prone to snow mold disease and damage. 5. Mow your lawn until the first frost comes. If grass is left too long, it will lay over onto itself from the pressure of the snow cover, causing reduced air circulation and snow mold disease. 6. Fertilize and re-seed your lawn twice before the winter -- once in early fall to prepare it for winter and, again, in late October to keep the grass strong throughout the winter. This allows nu­ trients such as phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium to go straight to the roots and con­ vert into food reserves for a quick start in the spring. 7. Plant new bulbs for spring (tulips, daffodils, hya­ cinths, muscari, crocuses, and perennials such as peonies, daylilies, hostas, and coral- Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for October 24, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Goats Cow/Calf pair by the Head Cows 700 - 795 Cows 800 - 895 Cows 900 - 995 Cows 1000 - 1095 Cows 1100-1195 Cows 1200 - 1295 Cows 1400 - 1495 Cows 1500 - 1595 Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers Steers 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 900 - 995 1500 - 1595 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 100 -195 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 800 - 895 900 - 995 Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls Bulls 200 - 295 300 - 395 400 - 495 500 - 595 600 - 695 700 - 795 900 - 995 1100 -1195 1500 -1595 1600 -1695 1700 - 1795 bells). The plant root systems will have several months to grow and become strong be­ fore the soil cools. 8. Add mulch around your bulbs, roses, trees, and shrubs. It provides a layer of insulation on top of the soil, preventing sudden changes Price Range 20.00 - 31.00 530.00 - 780.00 21.00 - 21.00 22.50 - 46.50 33.50 - 64.50 ' 43.00 - 54.00 40.00 - 51.50 48.00 - 48.00 47.00 - 50.00 45.00 - 48.00 Choosing a reputable veterinarian Whether bringing home a com for a list of hospitals. new pet or moving your pet •Range of services. What to a new area, one of your services does the veterinar­ first tasks should be to find ian provide? How are emer­ Fluffy a veterinarian that gency calls handled dur­ will help keep him healthy. ing and after regular office When choosing a vet, experts hours? What are his or her recommend taking into ac­ fees? If your breed requires count factors such as the regular grooming or board­ vet's professional staff, range ing while you're away on va­ of services, fees and location. cation, ask the veterinarian "Finding the 'right' vet­ if he or she also offers these 105.00 - 135.00 erinary hospital is similar to services or can recommend trying to find your own per­ someone who does. 60.00 - 136.00 sonal physician, pediatrician, • Fees. Find out what 94.00 - 125.00 dentist or other health-care methods of payment are ac­ 100.00- 110.00 provider," says veterinarian cepted, such as personal 98.00- 113.00 Steve Thompson, director of checks or credit cards, and 87.00 - 104.00 the Pet Wellness Clinic at ask in advance about pay­ 87.00 - 99.50 Purdue University in West ment policies for both small and large bills. Check the Lafayette, Indiana. 93.00 - 97.00 Veterinarians recommend availability of on-site X-ray 51.50 - 51.50 the following in choosing a equipment, surgical facilities, h vet: j lab equipment and trained 95.00 - 95.00 •Seek referrals. 75.00 - 130.00 Ask friends, neighbors or breed clubs -- that 97.00 - 136.00 is, if you have a spe­ 77.00 - 118.00 cific breed of pet such 74.00 - 105.00 as a Husky or Dalma­ 92.00 - 98.00 tian -- for recommen­ 90.00 - 92.00 dations of veterinar­ ians. But Thompson 84.00 - 84.00 advises that you 60.00 - 60.00 make sure that who­ ever you are getting 93.00 - 149.00 the recommendation 65.00 - 151.00 from shares a similar 88.00 - 130.00 attachment to their Be sure your pet is well cared for by pet as you do. 90.00- 114.00 ing a reputable vet. •Certification and 87.00 - 123.00 affiliations. Deter­ 82.00 - 89.50 mine whether any of the technical staff, since this will 67.00 - 67.00 doctors are members of pro­ affect the fee structure of a 48.00 - 48.00 fessional veterinary associa­ full-service team hospital tions. While not crucial, you compared to a smaller, high55.00 - 55.00 might opt for a hospital that volume clinic and pharmacy 54.50 - 56.50 carries the American Animal with limited overhead. 54.50 - 54.50 Hospital Association (AAHA) •Visit the site. You might logo, which means the vet's visit the site before making in soil temperature which can facilities and practice meet a an appointment with your destroy a plant's root system. high standard of care based pet to "test the vet out." Is the Good mulch choices are dried on AAHA's voluntary certi­ facility modern, orderly and leaves, clean straw, chopped fication program. AAHA-ac- clean? Does the staff make dead tops from other perenni­ credited hospitals are located you feel comfortable and act als, or evergreen boughs from all over the United States and professional? pruning. Pile it high on top of Canada. Visit such Web sites •Hours and location. Con­ your plants (a depth of 6 to 8 as the Healthypet's Hospital sider whether the vet's hours inches or more is ideal). Locator at www.healthypet. are compatible with your schedule. Also take into ac­ count how far away the vet­ erinarian is located to you and what he or she offers for emergency care. For example, ask the vet what happens if an emergency arises after hours, such as an unexpected injury, toxin exposure or lifethreatening condition. Does he or she have an on-call vet that you can use or an emer­ gency veterinary clinic near you to handle such emergen­ cies? •Long-term relationships. You want a team of recep­ tionists, technicians and a doctor who will be there to care for your pet's needs now and for years to come. A vet will maintain a file of your pet's health and will be able to help you through your pet's early develop­ mental years, be­ havioral problems, nutritional needs as well as surgical and emergency care. •The first visit. After you've cho­ sen a vet, it's time for your pet's first checkup. Here, the veterinarian as­ sesses your pet for congenital, heredirhnrtc tary and common problems. Minor problems may in­ clude loose knee­ caps, hernias, dental ab­ normalities and skin or ear infections. Bigger concerns include heart murmurs, eye disorders, or retained tes­ ticles, Thompson says. Dur­ ing this visit, the veterinar­ ian will also begin treatment and prevention for parasites such as fleas, ticks and heartworms. And, in case Fluffy is misbehaving, the veterinar­ ian will also be able to pro­ vide you with some advice on housetraining and how to prevent him from chewing up your favorite couch! cnoos Get Your First Month Free When You Sign Up for SkyBest DSL! Try it soon, offer expires November 11, 2005. SkyBest DSL makes it faster, easier and more convenient to share photos, download games, music, video and graphics, pay bills, shop, or do anything else online in a flash. It's far faster and more reliable than dial-up. Unlike other DSL providers, SkyBest DSL gives you our best high­ speed Internet for one great monthly fee, with no contracts to sign - ever. See how SkyBest DSL can kick your computer into high gear today. SkyLine SkyBest Reach for the sky. 877-1350 or 846-1350 www.skybest.com �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin Includes children un­ der the age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women 6 people , securing custody ol chil­ dren under 18 This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which Is In violation of fhe law. Our readers are hero by Informed lhal all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number tor the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 WANTED Job Seekers to attend Job Fair to be held on Wednesday. November 2nd, at the John A. Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm. Employers will be present to talk with you. Can also register for door prizes. Hosted by the JobLink Career Center in partnership with Wilkes Community College. For more in­ formation, please call (336) 651-2541. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and serv­ ices available upon re­ quest to individuals with disabilities. 1-800-735-2962 (TT) 1-800-735-8262 (Voice) Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! Need some extra cash for Christmas and want to help bring in money to assist others? The Salvation Army wants to hire bell ringers for the upcoming Christmas Kettle Drive for Wilkes and Ashe Counties. Interviews will be conducted at the United Way of Wilkes County office located at 910 C Street on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Feel free to contact Denise Anthony, Office Manager/Kettle Coordinator at 704-872-5623, ext 3. Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor in Boone office of leading mental health and personal care provider in this area. Requires R.N., preferably with experience wit developmentally disabled population. No night, week-end, or holiday work. Call HomeCare Management Corporation, 264-1021 for position description and application. Scott Brothers is now taking applications for the position of HVAC Installer. Applicants must have a valid NCDL, necessary hand tools, good work ethic, experience in ductwork installation, fabrication, design and layout. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a good work environ­ ment. Apply in person or call Scott Brothers Heating and Air, Inc., 10801 Hwy.221 South Fleetwood, NC 28626. Telephone: (336) 877-1702 Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 ' 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday. 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 140-Help Wanted Dishwashers Needed! Days. Apply in Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. General Help and Roof Repair Person. Experience and Good Work Record Required. Must Be Sober & Drug Free. Must Have Driver License. Apply in Person to Brady Roofing Company, Deep Gap. Heavy Equipment Operator. We offer year round work, life, health, dental, eye care insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K savings plan. We offer competitive pay based on work experience and skill level. Please apply to Cardinal Quarries, 1200 Claybank Road, West Jefferson, NC. We are EOE Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 235-Christmas Trees FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 250-Furniture Clayton Marcus Brown Leather Loveseat, Oversized Chair, & Ottoman. $1700 336-359-2980 For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales Garage Sale Saturday October 29 7 Until 12 Sponsored by Highlands Community Church Women on Mission Located at 895 Ray Taylor Rd. Large Garage Sale Friday & Saturday October 28 & 29 8-4 Hundreds of small items, primitive corner cupboard, small ta­ bles, old rockers, odds and ends. Everything must go, prices negotiable, don't miss this one. LOCATION From Jefferson stoplight turn on North Main Street and follow for 3 1/2 miles (old Hwy. 16N.). Sale Is inside heated building. 260-Garage/Yard Sales 330-Pets Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time 2 times -$9.50 $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Frl. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 300Miscellaneous BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock. PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000-f Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 140-Roommates Wanted Roommate Wanted: Prefer professional or grad student to share 3 bedroom/2 bath home, 10 minutes S of W Jefferson. Easy access off Hwy 221. $350/month plus utilities. Call 828-719-7811. 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 •3J fit ? J M[•ICCB We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & Exotic Cats TICA Registered. Bengal Kittens For Sale. 3 Females, One Male Call 336-982-2199 Ask for Joyce Free Puppies Black Lab & Golden Retriever Mix, 8 Weeks Old, Wormed & Have Shots. Call 877-4024 or 977-0229 ShihTzu Puppies for Sale. Male & Female Available. AKC. Up to Date on Shots, Champion Background. Hickory Area. 828-241-3398 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb- day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap P o s t. c 0 m 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 rebuild pianos. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SERVICE CUSTOMERS OF SKYLINE MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION & SKYBEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 For Rent 2 BR House in Lansing, $400/month, $400 security deposit. Good references also required. 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 6. Several Apartments. In West Jefferson. Move In Special! $100 Security Deposit 336-977-2860 or 336-246-3797, Ask for Mike. Classified Information! An increase has been announced for the FCC-mandated charge when a change is made in the selection of a cus­ tomer's Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC) for interLATA long distance service If a customer wishes to change his or her long distance company for long distance calls made from one calling zone or LATA (Local Access Transport Area) to another or for out-of-state calls, the charge for each PIC change will increase from $5.00 to $5.50, effective November 1,2005. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 441 AT ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. and AMH SEGRAVES CARE CENTER Full Time Positions: Med/Surg. RN All Shifts Telemetry Nurse 7p-7a Emergency Department RN 7p-7a Stall Pharmacist Nursing Facility Biller Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Segraves Care Center CNA To apply: apply in person at Human Resources of Ashe Memorial Hospital or mail your resume to Attn: Human Resources Ashe Memorial Hospital, Inc. 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 or email to hr@ashememorial.org. 846-7164 New Custom Built Home For SaleLocated in West Jefferson-Easy Access on 1 Acre. 3 Bedrooms/2Baths. Heat/Air. 1557 Sq. Ft. Hardwood Floors with Berber CarpetFireplace, covered porch, all appliancesA must see at only $169,900. Call Classic Homes for AppointmentWon't Last Long. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! Nice 3BR/1BA near town $675/month. Great 2BR/1.5 BA just minutes from West Jefferson, $675/mo. Cute 2 BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1BR/1BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. Call Today For WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy. 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from 3-10 p.m. 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale BIG RESULTS! 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4WD King Ranch, Castano Leather Seats, Six-Disc CD, Moonroof, Hard Shell Tonneau Cover, Bed Extender, 35k Miles, Clear Title, WJ $25,950 (336) 246-3614 Acme - Piano Man For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Little Classifieds... 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. Westview Terrace Apartmenta-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in p>erson at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 Large 3 Bedroom. HUD Approved in Lansing. $450/mo. plus deposit. 384-3489 or 336-830-3586 380-TrtJcks & 4x4s for Sale 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 460-Mobile Homes for Rent Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 o n FOR SALE 1999 Harley Davidson "Sportster" 1200 Custom Motorcycle. Very clean, garage kept bike Has lots of chrome and new Badlander seat and new Dunlop tires. Great looking "Sportster", You would have to see it to appreciate it. Call anytime 336-384-3622 FOR SALE 800-745-3950 w w w. j e f f e r s 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers 14X76 SINGLE WIDE!! BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, VINYL AND SHINGLE EXTERIOR..STOVE AND REFRIGERA­ TOR.. SET AND DELIVERED... 5 YEAR WARRANTY.. $99 Bl WEEKLY PAYMENT HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14x80 Located in Friendship Park Jefferson, NC Take over payments $378 or Buy Call 336-982-7301 Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. 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HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 530-Lots~& Acreage Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 Farm Property 36 Ac. Near West Jefferson, Beautiful . Views, Pasture @ • Stream, adjoining 2500 sq. ft. residence, with 2 Ac. available, located behind E. Jefferson Shell. Merchants of Real Estate. 336-724-LAND(5263) Bob 336-407-2743 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC NEW INSTOCK! 3 GREAT FLOORPLANS..OVER 1600 SQ. FT. ONLY $49,995. DELIVERED AND SET UP...TAKE YOUR PICK! CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS!! 5 YR. WARRANTY.COME AND TAKE A LOOK. HORTON HOMES OF WILKESBORO 336-973-7488 $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring. 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 "NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVEI CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 "O" DOWN PAYMENT WILL BUY YOU A NEW HOME. CALL FOR DETAILS. 6964035 OR 262-6049 ASK FOR STEVE OR LEAVE MESSAGE. FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. FSBO lots available OVERSTOCKED!! SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit In Moving In Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit. You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Moblles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailrldge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property FOR RENT: Office space in Jefferson across from post office. 800 sq ft.$400/mo. Call Tim at 336-246-2662. Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. International Electronics Company Sales Administrator General Assembly Corporation of West Jefferson is a leading international provider of electronics manufacturing services. Due to its continuing growth. General Assembly needs a self-motivated person to join its team in the vital role of Sales Administrator. The main area of responsibility is processing customer orders, which requires considerable interaction with customers and staff. Other duties include managing product returns, operating the switchboard, and generally assisting the Sales Manager. The successful candidate must be people oriented and able to communicate well orally and in writing. He or she must also be skilled in the use of computers. If you feel you have the qualities and experience to fill this important position. please apply to: Dave Stewart Sales Manager General Assembly Corporation 140 Industrial Park Way • West Jefferson, NC 28694 phone: 336-246-5143 • fax: 336-846-1676 e-mail: dave@gacnc.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 9B Classifieds 1115Professionals 1195-Legals Local Graphic Design Company Offering • Logo Design • Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising • Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Helen Wood Elledge, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at PO Box 6115, Gastonia, NC 28056 on or before the 30th day of January, 2006 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of October, 2005. Jo Rhetta Elledge Cash, Executrix for the Estate of Helen Wood Elledge 1195-Legals 1195-Legals man position is for a 4 Year Term. the indebtedness se­ cured by said Deed of Trust and failure to do and perform the stipu­ lations and agreements therein contained, and pursuant to demand of the Owner and Holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under­ signed Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the property therein described, to wit: BEGINNING on a spike set in the centerline intersection of N.C.S.R. #1177 and the eastern line of the Harold Miller property as described in Deed Book 227, Page 2362, thence with the eastern line of said Miller property. S.3959-40E, 45.82 feet to a point on the tile at the creek; thence continu­ ing said eastern line with the centerline of said creek. four courses, 1) thence S.39-32-22E, 10.77 feet to a point, 2) thence S.04-01-30E, 32.33 feet to a point, 3) thence S.34-19-55E, 23.95 feet to a point, 4) thence S.14-38-31E. 64.31 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar set in the forks of the creek, said rebar being S.56-11-39E, 32.37 feet from a 1/2 inch rebar set by a spruce pine as a refer­ ence point, said rebar also being the south­ eastern corner of said Miller, thence with the southern line of said Miller property with the centerline of said creek, seven courses, 1) thence N.83-0613W, 26.04 feet to a point, 2) thence S.6350-49W, 22.98 feet to a point, 3) thence S.5106-22W, 43.81 feet to a point, 4) thence S.7051-39W, 54.63 feet to a point, 5) thence S.5557-22W, 52.00 feet to a point, 6) thence S. 8302-34W, 30.03 feet to a point, 7) thence S.8431-54W, 9.03 feet to a point, said point being the southwestern cor­ ner of said Miller property; thence with the western line of said Miller property, N.1510-16W, passing over 1/2-inch conduits found at 5.63 feet, and at 198.86 feet, for a total distance of 230.49 feet to a point in the centerline of said N.C.S.R. #1177: thence, with the centerline of said N.C.S.R. #1177, five courses, 1) thence N.78-46-10E. 31.27 feet to a point. 2) thence N.78-46-10E, 35.50 feet to a point, 3) thence N.80-16-41E, 48.50 feet to a point, 4) thence N.85-57-29E. 52.02 feet to a point, 5) thence S.84-57-33E. 41.08 feet to the BEGINNING; contain­ ing 1.049 acres as cal­ culated by a coordinate geometry, from field data gathered by The Thomas Herman Com­ pany. RO. Box 519, Jefferson, NC 286400519, (336) 246-3352, NCRLS L-2633, dated March 17, 1998. Job #98031201. FOR FURTHER REF­ ERENCE SEE Deed Book 230, Page 1179, Ashe County Registry. The registration books will close on Friday, October 14, 2005. One-Stop ABSENTEE VOTING will begin on THURSDAY. October 20th at the office of the Board of Elections in Jefferson, This ONESTOP ABSENTEE voting will end on SATU R DAY,Nove m ber 5th. 2005 at 1:00 P.M. Persons who are not certain of their registra­ tion status or their precinct location should contact the County Board of Elections in Jefferson. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. The phone num­ ber is 336-219-2570. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elder­ ly and handicapped. In the case of a voter not being able to enter the polling place, they may vote curbside during the hours that the polls are open. The Ashe County Board of Elections will have scheduled absen­ tee meetings on the fol­ lowing dates: October 14th, 21st. 28th, No­ vember 4th, and 7th. These meetings will be at 5:00 P.M. at the of­ fice in Jefferson and are subject to be canceled if no ballots are to be approved. Dated this the 30th day of September 2005. Ralph G. Bare. Chairman Ashe County Board of Elections NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Municipal Elections will be held in Ashe County in the towns of Jefferson, Lansing and West Jefferson on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. The polls will be open at 6:30 A.M. and will close at 7:30 P.M. The following offices will be submitted to the voters: Jefferson, 3 Alderman,. Lansing, Mayor (2yr unexpired term) & 3 Alderman and West Jefferson, 3 Alderman. Each Alder- NOTICE OF Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Roy Franklin Ray and Kimberly C. Ray, dated May 30, 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Ashe County, North Carolina, in Book 250 at Page 636, and because of default having been made in the payment of i S HARDWOOD'S STURGILL' kt BUILDING MATERIALS V fo • All types of kiln dried cabinet grade lumber • Specializing in reclaimed Wormy Chestnut & Oak Processing Tongue & Groove & Molding available 336-877-5128 Present Record Own­ ers): Roy Franklin Ray and Kimberly C. Ray The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the un­ dersigned may require the successful bidder at the sale to immedi­ ately deposit cash or a certified check in an amount equal to the reater of five percent 5%) of the high bid or $750.00. The real property herei­ nabove described will be sold "as is," "where is," subject to any and all superior liens, and subject to taxes and special assessments. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Date and Hour of Sale: November 9, 2005 at 11:00 am Place of Sale: Ashe County Courthouse Date of this Notice: September 12, 2005 Stephen A. Lamb, Substitute Trustee THE LAMB FIRM PO Box 36158 Charlotte, NC 282366158 Phone: (704) 331-0014 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 1195-Legals 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Stella Mae Sluder, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at PO Box 1049, West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before the 30th day of January. 2006. or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th day of October, 2005. Thelma Shepherd Administratrix for the Estate of Stella Mae Sluder NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Leonard Fred Miller, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 3924 Silver Chalice Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 on or before the 9th day of January, 2006, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 4th day of October, 2005. Deborah Miller Cox • Administratrix for the Estate of Leonard Fred Miller STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 05 SP 81 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BRUCE BOULANGER AND 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals SHEILA BOULANGER DATED THE 09TH DAY OF JULY. 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 278 AT PAGE 1601 OF THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY. BY STEPHEN R. BERNDT SUBSTITUTE TRUST­ EE way # 221, on the west by the South property, and being specifically described as follows: real property is 13662 US Highway 221 S. Fleetwood. NC 28626 petitively based upon the following factors: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of FortyFive Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS § 7A-308 (a)(1). 1. Most workable implementation plan. 2. Manpower available tor distribution and related activities. 3. Ability to maintain accurate records in with compliance State and Federal regulations. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Bruce Boulanger and Sheila Boulanger to Jimmy D. Reeves. Trustee, dated the 9th day of July. 2002 and recorded in Book 278 at page 1601, Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, and Johnson County Bank having appointed Stephen R. Berndt as Substitute Trustee, recorded in Book 349 at page 350, Ashe County North Carolina Public Regis­ try, Default having being made in the pay­ ment of the note there­ by secured by the said Deed of Trust and the holder of the note evidencing said indebt­ edness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed by the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of Jefferson, Ashe Coun­ ty, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Wednes­ day the 9th day of November. 2005 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situate in the Pine Swamp Township, County of Ashe, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.604 acre lying and being in Pine Swamp Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, being located approximately eleven (11) miles south from Jefferson, North Caroli­ na and on U.S. Highway #221, being adjoined now, or formerly as follows, on the north by the lands of Raymond Luther, on the south by the lands of James Parlier, on the east by U.S. High- BEGINNING on a iron stake in the center of an old road in the boundary line of James Parlier, said iron being located N 77° 22' West 63.85 feet from the northwest corner of a dwelling on the proper­ ty being described; thence from the beginning and with the center of the old road North 54° 46' East 278.03 feet to an iron; thence leaving old road South 53° 06' East 49.20 feet to the center of U.S. Highway 221; thence with the center of highway. South 33° 06' West 261.21 feet; thence leaving high­ way North 54° 36' West 50.00 feet to an iron set in the right of way of highway; thence North 54° 36' West 101.84 feet to the BEGINNING, contain­ ing 0.604 acre as surveyed in August, 1975. by Walter H. Burkett, RLS No. L- 1209. And being the same land described in and conveyed by that cer­ tain deed from Randall Lee Miller and wife. An­ gela C. Miller to Bruce R. Boulanger and wife, Sheila N. Boulanger, dated 14 June 2000, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 250, at page 1292. This indenture is made SUBJECT to that certain Boundary Line Agreement which ap­ pears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 158, at Page 716, to which recorded instrument reference is hereby made for a more com­ plete description of said agreement. -EBEPORITJM "When' looking old, looks goad" Dance Floors Tents Air Walks Tables Balloons Chairs Flowers Linens Party Favors Stemware |Wedding Rentals China and Accessories Silverware Event Planning Available 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 ,4- 31 Afterschool programs Hdpq kdi t*d thekero within l(tiAirowj&*M rtefxxio'poyiffs^youfifw Call 1-800-USA-LEARN ART. ASK FOR MORE. tu aon utaMMi «cw v» t miducator fktmoawi AOTaMFai'IMito A cash deposit (no personal Checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or sev­ en hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. This 12th day October 2005. of BY: Stephen R. Berndt Substitute Trustee 379 New Market Blvd., Suite 3 Boone. NC 28607 828-262-9770 iArrmpnit f/Coene S/nproownt Specializing I Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! At Otde Friends you will find all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com family cmmed and operated! I lulorir Downturn u West (rllri mm NC • 1U S. |rllrr«on \vr U«i Thwi 10 6 • fn -im JO- 7 •*•» l-S Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 Logos • Business Can Brochures • Camera Ready Ads 336.384.4352 «• SATELLITE JOE 'S IS fears Experience RENT-ALL, INC 19 DIAMONDS ARLN'I A GIRL'S BIXT FRIEND. Benuiy vuitv on the inside wttrrr women In rttrn lair irrm and rail, twenties need strong bones lo help proven* conditions like osteoporosis later W irfe Regular weigh*-bennng cvercwe and • raltium-ricn diet am ine best lifestyle measuies Foi mot* information and rtlvice, visit aao&org and r|os org SUNOS RK>s COUNTRY TREASURES ASHE COUNTY cos ROOFING > JEFFERSON Once selected, the group will contract tor distribution through September. 30, 2006. and meet the specifica­ tions in the contractual agreement. Please call or visit the Ashe County Department of Social Services at 219-2700 for additional information. This indenture is made SUBJECT to that certain Right-Of-Way Agreement which appears of record in the Ashe County Public The Ashe County Registry in Book 275, Department of Social at Page 1722, to which Services will be recorded instrument accepting bids for its reference is hereby commodity distribution made for a more program from October complete description of 21 through Monday, said agreement. October 31, 2005. The organization or group The address for the will be selected com­ «3J RENTALS 7 The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/secur­ ity agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the note make any repre­ sentation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental. health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are dis­ claimed. Also. this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of re­ cord and any recorded leases. 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Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 For additional information, call Sandra at 846-7164 JE �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 PAGE 11B HALLOWEEN THROW A SAFE, GHOULISH GALA THIS HALLOWEEN Halloween is a time where free spirits, young and old, en­ joy a dose of magic and mischief. Part of the fun entails dressing in costume and trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, within Hal­ loween fun lurks the potential for safety hazards. This year, learn the safest ways to ei\joy Halloween with your children, family and friends. fering a creepy ambiance. But you'll want to provide enough illumination so that guests will be able to walk around comfortably. Consider an inte­ rior lighting set with a dimmer switch so that you can control the level of light. Avoid using candles inside where they can be inadvertently knocked over. Rather, line the exterior walk­ way of your home with tiny vo•Crazy costumes - Sure, the tives housed inside aluminum wackiest and wildest costumes cans that have been poked often garner the most atten­ through on the sides to let the tion, but too many embellish­ light filter through in a creepy ments can be dangerous. Masks way. Or use battery-operated, are an easy way to get into the Christmas-like lights in the spirit of the holiday, but they shape of pumpkins for an even obstruct your vision. And cos­ safer option. String the holiday tumes with long or flowing light strands here and there skirts can cause trips or falls. for a festive effect. Offer guests By keeping safety in mind with flashlights or glow sticks for your costume, you can make it even more illumination. spectacular but safe. Opt for When it comes to your home, face paint instead of masks, and avoid props or other items that follow package directions. Even people may trip over or stumble makeup billed as safe for face upon. Keep the house sparse so use can cause irritation. Avbid guests will have plenty of room sharp or protruding props, and to mingle. Set food-service make sure you can safely get tables at the outskirts of the around in your costume. Don't room so that hot dishes won't compromise your vision in any be knocked over. Choose one way by wearing tinted glasses, large centerpiece item (like a crazy colored contacts or pros­ mechanical coffin) rather than thetics; you want to be able to a bunch of little decorative safely walk around a dimly lit items which will get lost among costume party room or outdoors a crowd. in the evening. •Choose a theme for opti­ •Create a safe party envi­ mal creativity - Tired of the ronment - Setting the mood same boring vampires and for a Halloween party involves witches for Halloween? Think keeping the lights low and of­ of a theme and go all out. For example, turn your home into a haunted Egyptian tomb. Decorate with urns of "trea­ sure," cobwebs and mummies. Or how about a spooky tropi­ cal rain forest? Hang rubber snakes, lizards and other crea­ tures from objects around the house, and visit your local craft shop for silk flowers, vines and other foliage to create a tropi­ cal, closed-in look. Don't forget the importance of setting the scene with an audio backdrop. Hook up your IPod to the stereo speakers and broadcast animal cries or insect chatter instead of the typical "Monster Mash" repertoire. •Offer foods that are porta­ ble and fun - Make eating and drinking easy on guests who may be hampered by costumes. Finger foods like mozzarella sticks and mini quiches are easy to tote around. Consider threading chunks of fruit and cheese on shish kebab skewers so that they can be eaten on the go. Pizza bagels, chicken nug­ gets and other munchies are much easier than dishes that require fork and knife service. For dessert, candied apples on a stick, bananas dipped in choc­ olate, or cupcakes are easier to tote around than a piece of cake. You can also bake sugar cookies into Halloween shapes like pumpkins, or cats or those that fit your theme, and then frost them with orange or black icing. KEEP Y O U R C H I L D R E N • SAFE ON HALLOWEEN When autumn breezes blow around the first of the fallen leaves, children across the country realize that Hallow­ een will soon arrive. Many put their little noses to the grindstone to devise the year's biggest Halloween party and best costume without even thinking about safety. Par­ ents, on the other hand, al­ ways have safety and security concerns in the back of their minds as their children pre­ pare for Halloween haunts and costume creation. The mix of bulky costumes, masks and darkness can make trick-or-treating a har­ rowing event. Without taking proper precautions, Hallow­ een could be a recipe for dan­ ger. But it doesn't have to be. You can keep little ghosts and ghouls safe, by heeding some important advice from Pre­ vent Blindness America. •Be visible - Trips, falls or accidents are all possible on a dark evening. If children are traveling at night, they should wear bright, reflective cloth­ ing or place reflective patches on their costume. Have little ones carry flashlights or glow sticks to illuminate sidewalks, steps and paths to houses. •Protect vision - Infor­ mal surveys show that the rate of eye injuries increases during Halloween. Instead of masks or other props that can injure the eyes, try hypoallergenic makeup. Follow product guidelines about plac­ ing makeup directly around the eyes. Remove the makeup with a gentle cold cream, not soap and water, which can irritate the eyes. Avoid cos­ tumes with wigs, hats, masks or eye patches that compro­ mise vision. Also, stay away from pointed accessories such as spears, swords or wands that can possibly'harm other children's eyes. •Use common sense - Younger children should be accompanied by an adult while traveling about the neighborhood. Older children should trick-or-treat in groups to maximize safety. Make sure children don't dart between parked cars or travel through dark paths such as alleys. Avoid streets under construc­ tion. Don't trick-or-treat in busy commercial areas or near heavy traffic. Obey all traffic signals, both as a pedestrian and as a driver. •Be aware of danger - In­ spect all trick-or-treat items before allpwing children to have them. If a house or hom­ eowner looks "sketchy," move on to another one. Conversely, if a trick-or-treater rings your bell and you feel threatened, do not open the door. Instruct children not to answer the door when it becomes dark, or distribute Halloween candy yourself. • Keep pets safe - Place pets away from the front door and trick-or-treaters. If you leave your animal in the backyard, there are too many opportuni­ ties for them to be harmed by pranksters or passers-by. •Create safer options - If you don't like going door-todoor with youngsters in the evening, try to schedule it during daylight hours. Or co­ ordinate a Halloween party at your house and invite the neighborhood children. This is safer than trick-or-treating at any time. % ]tjt A GREAT TREAT FOR ALL ACES Halloween parties are fast becoming popular alter­ natives to traditional trick-ortreating. But with thte added' obligation of entertaining and costuming, it's key to plan ac­ tivities that incorporate the holiday's most redeeming fea­ tures - sweet times and sweet treats - without making it a nightmare for the host. Add the fact that October is also National Cookie Month, and the perfect entertainment presents itself. Gwen Willhite, founder and CEO of Cookies by Design®, offers the following tips from her 25 years of decorating and teaching at Cookies by Design's Cookie College®. •Cook before you creep. Before creating a master­ piece, you need a fresh canvas. Make sugar cookies at home and cut into creative shapes, paying attention to thick­ ness to ensure cookies won't crumble. To save time, try cut-and-bake cookies, or buy undecorated sugar cookies at Cookies by Design. They will withstand the "monstrous mashing" when kids add their own d&righ. •Create a blueprint. Light­ ly trace your design on your cookie with a toothpick or edible marker before laying on the icing. If you're help­ ing little ones, create cookies with a few standard designs beforehand that they can eas­ ily trace. •Provide a pleasing pal­ ette. Whip up (or buy) icing in a variety of colors - orange, black, red, green, brown and white - to give your artists options to create everything from vampires and bats to bloodshot eyes and bones. Fill baggies with icing and snip off a corner to create an easyto-hold decorating tool. Make bags with various-sized holes to expand design options, and keep spreaders on hand for full-on coating. Save on shop­ ping time and money with Cookie Decorating Kits that offer all the tools you'll need. •Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. What's a spider cookie without black licorice legs, or a witch's face without a chocolate chip wart nose and eyeballs? Provide bowls of edible accessories that can add depth to designs, and oc­ cupy busy mouths while deco­ rating. •Hold a contest. If you typ­ ically hold a contest for the best jack-o'-lantern, why not judge who decorates the best pumpkin-shaped or witch cookie? Odds are, if a vote is taken, cookies will win hands down when it comes to taste! 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The plant will manufac­ ture precision turbine engine components. Smiths Aerospace is a ma­ jor supplier to both Boeing and Airbus, providing equip­ ment for large civil aircraft, prominent regional and business jets, and military helicopters and planes. The company employs more than 10,000 workers with annual revenue of $2 billion in Eu­ rope and North America. Smiths Aerospace took formal possession of the building on Monday, and it was expected the first equip­ ment would be moved in today. In all, the company plans to invest $44 million in the plant. A release from the com­ pany indicated the plant would be up and running by mid-November, with the first shipments planned for Feb­ ruary 2006. Inititially, Smiths plans to hire approximately 100 people, with potentially 300 within five years. Gov. Mike Easley made the formal announcement of the opening of the new plant late Thursday afternoon. "Smiths Aerospace's decision to build a second plant in our state shows that our aggres­ sive economic development strategies are paying off and providing good jobs for hard­ working North Carolinians," said Easley. "We are continu­ ing to provide the quality workforce necessary to be a top competitor in the new global marketplace." Smiths already operates a similar plant in Asheville, where it employs 295 workers. According 'to the gover­ nor's office, "The new jobs in Ashe County will be primar­ ily for machine operators and, while individual wages will vary, the jobs will pay an Local leaders hail news by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Photo courtesy of Smiths Aerospace The recently closed Oldham Co. plant off Ray Taylor Road is the new home of Smiths Aerospace. average of $520 a week plus benefits. That is well above the county's average weekly wage of $441 plus benefits." In a statement released Thursday, Smiths Aerospace Components President Pe­ ter Wright said, "We are pleased to grow our business in North Carolina, which of­ fers a skilled and competi­ tive workforce with excellent community college training programs. This new facility will be in close proximity to our existing site in Asheville and provides for the consis­ tent flow of processes and best practices between the two operations." Ashe County was in hot competition with South Caro­ lina for the plant. In the end, it appears that a combina­ tion of our proven work force and education system beat out what was reported to be a larger incentive package offered by South Carolina. The incentives that helped attract Smiths Aerospace in­ cluded: •A state Job Development Investment Grant, potential­ ly worth $2.4 million over 12 years; •A $12,000 matching grant to the county from Ad- vantageWest, our regional economic development cor­ poration; •A $1 million recruitment package, assembled by Ashe County, the Town of West Jefferson and Ashe County Job Development Corp. Hiring at the new plant is expected to begin during the first week of November. Training of new workers will be handled by the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College. Dale Collins, who is presently general manager of Smiths' Asheville facility, will also manage this loca­ tion. West Jefferson Town Man­ ager Ken McFadyen wasted no time in working to get a new industry into the former Oldham facihty. Less than a month after Black & Decker announced they were closing the Oldham Saw Company, McFadyen had helped the Stump Corporation get the listing to market the build­ ing. McFadyen said he knew the reputation of the Stump Corporation. Ralph Stump helped bring Tom Banks to­ gether with the former Thomasville Furniture plant to establish Jefferson Station. He felt the Oldham building would be a jewel to market because of its condition. "It is a premier building," said McFadyen. "Rob Dunn (broker) with the Stump Corporation said it is one of the top five buildings in the three-state region, it's ready to go, and has space around it See leaders, page 5 Lowe's gives $100,000 to feed hungry local kids by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor More than 52 percent of students in Ashe County schools eat breakfast and/or lunch through the free or re­ duced price meals program. This means that while these children are eating healthy, nutritious food at school, they may not be receiving the same nutrition at home. To help families struggling to meet expenses. Second Har­ vest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Lowes Foods and Ashe Outreach Minis­ tries have teamed with Ashe County Schools to establish Backpack Buddies, a program to send nutritious foods home with children over the week­ ends. "Childhood hunger has been a focus area for our orga­ nization for many years now," said Nan Griswold, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank. "We launched our first Kids Cafe in 1997. The new Backpack Buddies program eliminates the need for transportation to a pro­ gram site by sending the food home with the students. The Ashe County effort is one of 70 pilot programs being run by America's Second Harvest Network members across the country." Second Harvest chose Ashe County to kick off its regional program. Officials gathered Oct. 25 at Lowes Foods in West Jefferson for special re­ marks and a ribbon cutting to showcase the backpacks stuffed with food WKSK's John Crawford in­ troduced the guests. Speaking along with Griswold was Cur tis Oldenkamp, president of Lowes Foods, Rev. Rob Brooks of Ashe Outreach Ministries - a ministry of Clifton United Methodist Church, School Superintendent Donnie John­ son, and Kathy Howell repre­ senting the Town of West Jef­ ferson. Griswold said Lowes Foods Contact Us 'ost Post photo by Linda Burchette Volunteers and staff with Ashe Outreach Ministries and Second Harvest Food Bank helping pack bags in the Backpack Buddies program for Ashe County children are, from left: Mildred Farmer, Lorene Osborne, Second Harvest Director Nan Griswold, Lois Nichols, Rev. Rob Brooks and Phyllis Neaves. gave $100,000 to start the Backpack Buddies program and Ashe Outreach Ministries would be collecting food from Lowes Foods in West Jeffer­ son, packing the backpacks at their site in Clifton, and deliv­ ering the packs to the schools for distribution. This program to help feed children was a dream of Theresa Russell's with Ashe County Mobile Meals, said Griswold, who asked that everyone keep her in their thoughts and prayers as she is seriously ill. "A lot of chil­ dren out there are unable to get the nutritious food they need. They get it in school, but what about the week­ ends?" Griswold said. "We are pleased to partner with these agencies to help reduce child hunger. We wish we could be there to see the faces of the children when they open their backpacks." Oldenkamp said there are no strings attached to the Lowes Foods donation ex­ cept to feed hungry children, provide nutritious food and educate the children about good food; three things Lowes Foods is committed to sup­ porting. "We've got to keep kids sustained 24/7 for them to play and learn and do their homework over the weekend as well as during the week," he said, adding how much he appreciates Ashe Outreach Ministries being part of the project. "When most of us have too much we call it diet, but when kids don't have enough you have to take off the T," said Rev. Rob Brooks. "Not hav­ ing enough squelches their minds and bodies. We need to help Christ's youngest sheep. We are called to reach out to those in need." Brooks introduced mem­ bers of Ashe Outreach Minis­ tries present at the announce­ ment. They later took food and backpacks to the Ministries site in Clifton and packed the War in Iraq 2,024 >8 n, NC 28694 or fax: 5-7164 U.S. service people killed (as of 10/31) 5jeffersonpost.com jeffersonpost.com com com 15,353 U.S. service people wounded (as of 10/31) bags preparatory for the first presentation on Friday. "It makes you feel good knowing you're doing some­ thing that helps someone else, especially when you get to help the little ones," said Lorene Osborne, food pantry manager for Ashe Outreach Ministries. She and her pan­ try volunteers enjoyed show­ casing the pantry to the visi­ tors following the ceremony, and serving refreshments, including delicious banana pudding made by Theresa Russell's mother. Pearl John­ son. "Theresa would be so proud," said Brooks of the Backpack Buddies program. "This is an idea she helped envision. We feed a lot of peo­ ple in the community, and are glad to help feed the young­ est." Brooks explained that the backpacks, which look just like any other backpacks carried by students, will be packed with 10 to 15 pounds of donated food on Thursdays and sent home with children on Fridays. The children will bring the backpacks back on Monday and they will be packed again for the next weekend. "We will start with 50 and have the ability to in­ crease," he said. Brooks thanked everyone involved in the program say­ ing they are all ministering to the community through their various efforts. Ashe County School Su­ perintendent Donnie John­ son said he feels a bit over­ whelmed to be a part of this project. "To be chosen first is exciting for Ashe County," he said, thanking everyone in­ volved in the project. He said that the schools chosen for the project have over 65 per­ cent of the students on free and reduced meals. "We are always looking for partners in education," John­ son said, "and this is a prime example of partners coming together with the children's best interests at heart." Kathy Howell thanked those involved in the pro­ gram, especially Lowes Foods of West Jefferson. "It's great for everyone to be working together to help children," she said, noting that it "takes a village to raise a child," and this is the perfect example of that parable. Griswold agreed, noting that this program is all about collaboration - nonprofits, businesses and the faith com­ munity coming together to address issues that affect the strength and well-being of the broader community. Second Harvest Food Bank See Lowe's, page 5 Expansion planned for Farmers Market by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor It may be a bit chilly at this year's Holiday Markets (Nov. 19 and 26) at the Ashe County Farmers Market, but much warmer by this time next year. That's because the Town of West Jefferson has received a grant to expand and enclose the market site. Town Manager Ken Mc­ Fadyen announced last week that the town has received a grant from the North Caroli­ na Tobaccb Trust Fund Com­ mission for $100,138. An­ other grant is being sought through the Golden Leaf Foundation, which has not yet announced awards. McFadyen said the grant would go toward enlarging and enclosing the farmers market facility on Second Avenue in West Jefferson. The market has only grown Services for Aging Christmas bazaar Get a head start on your holiday shopping later this month at the Ashe Services for Aging Christmas Bazaar. This annual event offers a smorgasbord of gift ideas for that special per­ son or for fun and unique stocking stuffers. The bazaar will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the dining area of the Ashe County Senior Cen­ in popularity since its incep­ tion, and vendors not only need more space but would also like to be able to sell year-round. That means an enclosed space is needed, and efforts have been ongo­ ing to make this happen. The expansion project would also include adding public toilets at the farmers market, heat and air condi­ tioning, and water. McFa­ dyen said the town would probably contract with a janitorial service for clean­ ing. "We need public restrooms, and now we're going to provide them," McFadyen said. "Expansion of the farm­ ers market will mean more vendor space and a longer selling season." The grant was prepared this past summer by CounSee Market, page 5 ter. Vendors will offer a wide variety of items including jewelry, quilted accessories, toys, holi­ day decorations for Thanksgiving and Christ­ mas, wooden crafts, tools, baked goods, and much more. Many of the items are handmade. One vendor will offer renderings of family coat of arms. The senior center is located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 2464347 or 246-2461. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Willard Cecil Hartzog Kaye Carlton Cranfill March 27,1921 October 24, 2005 Died October 24, 2005 West Jefferson West Jefferson Kaye Carlton Cranfill, age Mr. Willard Cecil Hartzog, 62, of 4th Street in West Jef­ age 84, of West Jefferson, died ferson, died Monday, October Monday evening, October 24, 24, 2005 at Ashe Memorial 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hos­ Hospital after a short illness. pital. She was preceded in death Funeral services were held by her parents, Burt Carl­ on Thursday, October 27, ton and Etta Grey Mayberry 2005 at 11 a.m. at Riverview Carlton. Ms. Cranfill is sur­ Primitive Baptist Church vived by one son, Nathan with Elder James McNeill Lewis Cranfill of Vilas. and Elder Bobby Absher of­ A private memorial service ficiating. Burial followed in was held on Saturday, Octo­ the Ashelawn Memorial Gar­ ber 29. dens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October John (Jack) H. 26, 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home. Brandt Jr. Grassy Creek Mr. Hartzog was born in April 5, 1925 Ashe County on Sunday, October 26, 2005 March 27, 1921 to the late John (Jack) H. Brandt Jr., Robert Lester Hartzog and the late Delia Mae Phillips of Grassy Creek died October Hartzog. He was a self-em­ 26, 2005 at Ashe Memorial ployed woodworker. He was Hospital. He was born April 5, 1925 a member and a deacon at Riverview Primitive Baptist to John Brandt and Dorothy Brandt of Philadelphia, Penn. Church. He is survived by his wife, He graduated from Upper Toby Hartzog, of the home; Darby High School and im­ two daughters, Cindie Jones, mediately joined the United of Jefferson and Janet Whit- States Navy. He served in the tington, of Burlington, NC; a USN from 1943 - 1946 and brother, Carson Hartzog, of served his country in the Pa­ West Jefferson; two grand­ cific Theatre during WW II. In 1949, he married the sons, Samuel Whittington and Travis Jones; a step-grand­ former Jean Austin. He trav­ son, Rex Whittington; three eled extensively throughout step-granddaughters, Ginger the world as a private citizen Rhodes, Cindy Wooten and and a United States govern­ Darlene Slate; seven great­ ment employee in the avia­ grandchildren; several nieces tion field. He is survived by his wife and nephews also survive. of 56 years, Jean Brandt; Flowers were accepted. You may give the family three children, Jim, Gail and your condolences at our web- Carl; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a sister, Dorothy Brandt. com. A memorial service was Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was held at the West Jefferson in charge of these arrange­ United Methodist Church in West Jefferson on October 28, ments. 2005 at 6 p.m. It is requested that dona­ Karen H. McDonald tions be made to the West West Jefferson Jefferson United Methodist December 21,1949 Church Building Fund in lieu October 27, 2005 of flowers. Karen H. McDonald, 55, passed away on October 27, 2005 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Mrs. McDonald was born December 21,1949 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Missis­ sippi, daughter of the late Jo­ seph Elmo Hanway and Dena Sessums Sutton. She shared a marriage of thirty six years with Arlen L. McDonald. Mrs. McDonald began her career in Interior Design at Navarro-McLean in Jackson, Mississippi over fifteen years ago; she was an Allied Mem­ ber of ASID Interior Design. She continued her success as she owned and managed her own business, KMCD Interi­ ors, after relocating to West Jefferson, NC six years ago. She was a frequent lecturer on Interior Design subjects and was also the founder and first president of West Jef­ ferson Business Association. Mrs. McDonald was an active member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church. In addition to Interior Design, she enjoyed interna­ tional travel and was deeply loved by her family. She is The headstone of LTC Louis survived by two daughters, T. Houck, top, and his wife, Melissa Keenan McDonald N. Elaine Houck as placed at and Lauren McDonald Os- Arlington National Cemetery. trom; and a granddaughter, The headstone was recently erected since COL Houck's Ellison Brooks Ostrom. Visitation was held Mon­ burial at Arlington on August day, October 31, 2005 at West 27, 2004. Photos courtesy of Jefferson United Methodist Christopher Alksnis, stepChurch from 10 -11:15 a.m., grandson of LTC Houck. with a memorial service at 11:30. Memorials may be made to West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church Building Fund, Prnriprtips w i t h PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Placement of markers Christopher Thompson Millers Creek July 30,1980 October 21, 2005 Petty Officer Third Class Christopher Thompson, age 25, of Shingle Gap Road, Mill­ ers Creek died Friday, October 21,2005 in Iraq. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3:00 at Peace Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Pruitt and Rev. Tommy Hutchins officiat­ ing. Burial with full military honors was in Mountlawn Me­ morial Park. Petty Officer Thompson was born in Wilkes County, July 30, 1980, to Larry and Geraldine Reid Thompson. He served in the US Navy as a corpsman and was attached to US Marine Corp in Camp Leujune. He re­ ceived the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service De­ N.C. Careers software By Harry Payne During my high school days, most of us didn't stress over what we wanted to be "when we grew up." In fact, it was pretty cut and dry. There were kids who knew exactly what they wanted to be-as well as those who didn't have a clue. This lat­ ter group was in the majority. But, eventually, we figured it out, either through active pur­ suit or default. It wasn't until 1976 that Richard Bolles got people to start thinking about career planning with his job hunters' Bible, "What Color Is Your Parachute?" People be­ gan to feel empowered with its quintessential message: "You don't have to settle for just any job." ' ' They realized they could ac­ tually get paid for doing some­ thing they enjoyed; but, that involved self-assessing their interests, likes, dislikes and life­ style. Somewhere along the line, that "self-realization" movement lost steam, but today it's just as important, especially in the cur­ rent economic climate. With job security a thing of the past, anxiety about job loss has risen among workers as a whole. Many of those who have lost jobs are finding their careers have taken a different direction- one of less demand. They realize they need to look to other careers, but are at a loss of where to begin. One of the biggest challenges to changing careers is identify- MS program The Central NC Chapter of the National MS Society is pre­ senting a free educational pro­ gram, "The Dark Side of MS", with special guest, Richard Sater MD, PhD, MS Specialist at High Point Neurological Associates. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 6-7 p.m. at the Quality Inn Appalachian Conference Center in Boone, NC. Dinner is inclijd^' and pre-registration is requiredCall 1-800-FIGHT-MS or email heather.potter@ncc. nmss.org. List Your For Rent or Lease the Jefferson Post The Family of Naomi Howell would like to thank everyone for your kindness shown during our time of loss. Thanks to the staff of Ashe Memorial Hospital and Badgers Funeral Home. A very special thanks to Mable Vannoy for making our Mother's last two years so much brighter. Thanks to Rev, Warner Eller and Ruth, and thanks to everyone for your prayers, visits, food, flowers and calls. May God Bless You All. ployment Ribbon 3rd Award, Good Conduct Award, Combat Action Ribbon Operation Iraqi Freedom, Global War On Ter­ rorism Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expedition­ ary Medal, Iraqi Compaign Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, The Navy and Marine Commendation with Valor and the Purple Heart. Christopher was very active in sports. He played baseball for North Wilkes High School and Wilkes Community Col­ lege. He also played football at North Wilkes High School. Christopher was a member of the North Wilkes ROTC for one year. He was active in Yel­ low Jackets Football and Babe Ruth Baseball and a counselor at the Elk Camp for two years. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by two brothers, Jimmy Epley and his wife, Krista of Hays, David Thompson and his wife, Mellisa of Wilkesboro; paternal grandmother, Statia Thomp­ son Eplee of Forest City. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief So­ ciety, Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 222031977. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of ar­ rangements. Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant. com. ing your transferable skills and then learning how to package them to appeal to an employer in a different industry. N.C. Careers, a career plan­ ning software program, can do just that. It can be accessed through the N.C. Employment Security Commission's webfers career exploration through self-assessment tools that allow individuals to find the specific skills they have which can be used in other occupations. It also guides individuals to those occupations, giving com­ plete jobdescriptions and detail­ ing the necessary education and training for those careers. Once they find specific occupations of interest, they can match their current skills to those needed in these occupations. The program allows people to work through it at their own speed, while broad­ ening their perspectives on pos­ sible job opportunities. Although the prospect of changing one's career can be frightening, it's one that more people are going to be faced with as the demand for jobs continues to change. By set­ ting realistic goals, being hon­ est in your assessment of your skills, and keeping a positive attitude, you will find that mak­ ing a career switch is not nearly the overwhelming prospect you once thought it would be. (Harry E. Payne is chairman of the N.C. Employment Security Commission.) A beautiful winter scene of the Creston United Methodist Church which has recently been listed in a national regis­ try. Registered as Worth's Chapel On September 28, 2005, the Creston United Methodist Church was listed as Worth's Chapel in the National Register of Historic Places. The national Register is the official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects signifi­ cant in American history, archi­ tecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance to the prehistory or history of their community, state or nation. The register is maintained and ad­ ministered by the National Park Service. Worth's Chapel was nomi­ nated for listing in the National Register by North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officers. The nomination was reviewed and the church determined to be eligible by a state review board. The recommendation was then made to a National Review Board and was approved. To be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, a building must be at least 50 years old, be associated with a historic event, a person, of his­ torical significance or be of dis­ tinctive design or physical char­ acteristics. The one hundred year old church was eligible due to an un­ usual combination of architec­ tural designs. The architecture of the building is representative of both the Queen Anne style and the Gothic Revival style from the Victorian Era. Some ideas from the Classical and Romanesque Period are also incorporated into the building. Along with its unique design, the preservation of the building in almost its orig­ inal state played a large part in the determination of eligibility. All restoration of the church has been preservation instead of al­ teration. The church is still used for Sunday worship services as it has been for over a hundred years. er t Special eone arimuhy Birthda ;e it special for them bVpiacing afbirthday ad in the JefferTo/i Post Come by our office locate^ at 203 S Second Ave.* pj* West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." You're Invited to the New i Ashe County Worship Center A Non-Denominational-Spirit-Filled Church with Anointed Praise and Worship, Teaching Preaching and Fellowship! Sundays Sunday School 10 AM Praise Service 10:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM Now Meeting at 769 East Main Street Jefferson For More Info Call 336-246-9090 Our Classified Customers are having tremendous success with their ads. For one low price your ad is listed in the Jefferson Post, in the Shopper and on the Web Page. To list an ad or for more information, call Sandra at 336-846-7164 or email: classified @ jeffersonpost.com "Thank You Ashe County Worship Center f 0r your love, Dedication, and Support. We Love You!!" Pastor Chuck & Susan Come be a part of our growing family and see what God is doing in Ashe County. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Parkway looks at future of Cone Manor The Blue Ridge Parkway is developing alternatives that will guide the future develop­ ment and management of the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and is inviting those who are interested and would like to receive future newsletters to send their name and email or postal address to: Gary John­ son, Chief of Resource Plan­ ning, Blue Ridge Parkway, 199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803; email Gary_W_Johnson@nps.gov. Johnson said the initial newsletter, which will detail the draft alternatives and provide background informa­ tion on the Cone manage­ ment plan, should be sent out in late winter or early spring. It will also be posted on the Parkway Website www.nps. gov/blri. He said that the Parkway is eager to get public input and that "autumn is a good time to develop a mailing list. It's not only a heavy travel season for us, but many people in and around Blowing Rock are sea­ sonal residents and we want to let them know where we are in the planning process and give them the chance to become acquainted with the draft alternatives before they return next spring." Planning for the 3,500-acre historic estate, which began Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Parkway The Moses Cone Manor near Blowing Rock has been part of the High Country scene for a century. more than two years ago, has been supported by the non­ profit Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Cone Park was originally known as Flat Top Manor and was one of North Carolina's premier country estates. Built by textile magnate Moses H. Cone and his wife, Bertha, at the turn of the 20th century, the estate features some 26 miles of carriage roads, manmade lakes, remnant apple orchards and a 23-room man­ or house. The National Park Service acquired the estate in 1950, managing it as a part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Old Song Festival planned Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild will host its first ever "Old Song Festival" on Nov. 12 at the Rex Theater in down­ town Galax. Registration starts at 3 p.m. and competition begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. For com­ petitors this includes the regis­ tration fee. Children age 6 and under are admitted free. The Old Song Festival has a different twist from most music contests, said Clarence Roberts, one of the organizers. Vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers will all be judged as one cate­ gory and the audience will pick the winners. "It's something different and we hope people will find it to be a lot of fun," Roberts said. Audience members will get score sheets to judge contes­ tants by number, he explained. Vocalists and instrumentalists may have any number of back­ up instruments. First prize is $100. Second prize is $75, and third prize is $50. The emphasis is on songs and dances from the era prior High Country Business Network assists local entrepreneurs by Dr. Pat Mitchell Ashe Economic Developer Special to the Post An entrepreneur is a cre­ ator of a new business, a new idea, or a new service and entrepreneurs are well rec­ grandchildren and resides ognized as an important com­ in West Jefferson with wife ponent of developing a grow­ Nancy. ing and sustainable economy The Independent Insur­ - especially in rural areas. ance Agents of North Caroli­ The dictionary definition for na (IIANC) is a professional the term "networking" is the trade association represent­ "developing of contacts or ing independent insurance exchanging of information agencies from across the with others in an informal state. The mission of IIANC network - as to further a ca­ is to be an advocate for in­ reer." (Webster's New World dependent insurance agents College Dictionary 1996). and to satisfy the business The High Country Business and professional needs of its Network (HCBN) is an ex­ members. citing new organization that AF Insurance Services, originated out of the Appala­ Inc., a member of AF Finan­ chian Regional Development cial Group, is an indepen­ Institute's (ARDI) work with dent insurance agency serv­ entrepreneurs and the neces­ ing Ashe County through its sity of providing a network­ West Jefferson offices at 206 ing opportunity for the new South Jefferson Avenue and entrepreneurs. Eight counties 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road, as are represented in the HCBN well as its Jefferson office at —Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, 840 East Main Street. AF Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga, Insurance Services also has Wilkes and Yancey—and net­ office locations in Alleghany, working meetings are held on Watauga, Wilkes, Surry, and a bi-monthly basis in one of Caldwell Counties. AF's Houck named to insurance board Raleigh, NC—The Inde­ pendent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) is pleased to announce the election of Dennis E. Houck of AF Insurance Services, Inc. in West Jefferson as a Director. Houck has been exten­ sively involved on IIANC's Agency Management com­ mittee. "Being part of IIANC gives me excellent industry and technical knowledge. It allows me personally to sup­ port my own industry and peers in a proactive way. I am thrilled to be serving on this Board of Directors," stat­ ed Houck. Houck was installed as a Director during the IIANC Annual Convention held from October 9-12, 2005 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Houck has 34 years of experience in the insurance industry, first entering the Dennis E. Houck business in 1971 and open­ ing his own agency three years later. He joined AF In­ surance in 1997. Houck cur­ rently holds the designations of Certified Insurance Coun­ selor (CIC) and Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI). He has four children and two Learn about Wilkes Community College at first annual INFO EXPO WILKESBORO, NC: Any­ one in the area thinking about attending college at any level needs to come to the Wilkes Community College INFO EXPO from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3. The free event at the Walk­ er Center will provide timely information on how to enroll in college and how to pay for college including financial aid, while demonstrating many of the programs avail­ able through your community college. As such, Wilkes Com­ munity College's INFO EXPO will deliver a fun evening of both entertaining exhibits and vital information that can change lives for the bet­ ter. The first Annual WCC INFO EXPO will showcase what Wilkes Community Col­ lege is all about to prospec­ tive students, their parents, and the overall community. Attendees will see what stu­ dents actually work on and learn in their classes and learn about admissions, fi­ nancial aid, afternoon college, and the various services and programs of study WCC of­ fers. Seminars presented sev­ eral times during the event will cover both financial aid and the Afternoon College, which allows certain students to begin their college course work at WCC while still in high school. More than forty booths representing many aspects of Wilkes Community College will pulsate with demonstra­ tions and information. Topics will include automotive tech­ nology, college transfer, WCC admissions and college life, truck driving, criminal jus­ tice, dental assisting, biology, horticulture, welding, English and humanities, career plan­ ning, race car performance, advertising and graphic de­ sign, and many more. Thanks to the Wilkes Com­ munity College Endowment, three INFO EXPO attendees will receive $150 scholar­ ships to the college. Whether you want to learn a specific skill, continue an academic career, come back to college after working, or just examine your options, the WCC those eight counties. ARDI, through a series of classes and the HCBN events, is striving to assist entrepre­ neurs and small businesses in helping them to begin their business venture or to help their business grow and be successful. Research in­ dicates that entrepreneurs and new businesses will have a greater success rate of ap­ proximately 8&% if they are nurtured and if they have the availability of a network­ ing opportunity. While ARDI has been instrumental in the formation of the High Coun­ try Business Network, other organizations are taking an active part. 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Additional­ ly, the economic development arm of Blue Ridge Electric is supportive of the organiza­ tion and Brian Crutchfield, as the developer for Blue Ridge, serves on the Board of Direc­ tors for HCBN. Ashe will host the next networking reception and citizens will have the op­ portunity Thursday evening, October 20th to participate in this event to be held at Frasers Restaurant from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Informal networking will occur the first hour followed by Charlie Cobb, ASU Athletic Director, and his presentation on "Net­ working... Learn from a Pro." All entrepreneurs and those operating small businesses are welcome to attend. Fur­ thermore, support services for1 srtali business aYfe en­ couraged to attend to net­ work and identify where your services may be needed. In previous networking events bankers, insurance represen­ tatives, and accountants have been present to network with the new generation of busi­ nesses. There is no cost to at­ tend. While reservations are encouraged (and can be made by calling ARDI at 828-2626662 or the Chamber at 8469550), they are not necessary. If you have further questions about the HCBN, please call my office at 219-2502. INFO EXPO will have what you need. Angelia Church Save on Auto Insurance. to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Contestants are asked to dress, if possible, in cos­ tumes from the same period as the song or dance they are per­ forming, Roberts said. A prize will be awarded to the person with the best cos­ tume. Costumes and perfor­ mances must be suitable for a family audience. All Cliristmas songs entered in the contest will be performed last and a prize will be awarded in that category as well. Christ­ mas stories are also welcome. Proceeds will go toward the Ernest and Hattie Stoneman Instrument Closet Fund. Rob­ erts explained that this Is a place where people can borrow musicial instruments if they don't have one to learn to play. The Blue Ridge Music Mak­ ers Guild is a not-for-profit organization centered around the Galax area and Southwest Virginia. For more information, contact the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild at (276) 2369249, or visit the Web site at www.blueridgemusicmakers. com. AF Financial Group 425 East 2nd Avenue • West Jefferson. NC 846-4196 Hometown service since 1939 pattonal @ nationwide.com The Jeffersons - (336) 246-4344 Warrensville - (336) 384-4900 Boone - (828) 265-2580 Member Sparta - (336) 372-7990 ">ic • Nationwide" fssY On Your Side" Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and AIMwitcd Companies. Home Office. Columbus, pn-'M I & �Public Opinion Editorial Welcome Smiths! It has been a very long time since this newspaper had some good economic news to report. Indeed, the first decade of the new millennium has been far more notable for bad news—such as plant closings—than good. In general, our economy has shifted farther and farther from manufacturing into service, retail and tourism. The impact on individual families is often devastat­ ing. So the news of the open­ ing of a Smiths Aerospace plant in the old Oldham facility in West Jefferson must meet with cheers from this newspaper and the whole community. We are delighted to welcome this new manufacturing member of our community. The jobs Smiths will cre­ ate will benefit the whole community, and improve life here in general. These jobs, as they develop over several years, will replace those lost by the closing of Oldham. As for Black & Decker, who bought up Oldham to gut it and go on, we hope their Chinese-made blades are everything they deserve (as in dull and rusty). Smiths, like other pro­ gressive, far-thinking com­ panies, realizes you can- not make a quality prod­ uct without a well-trained, motivated and , properly compensated work force. Indeed, our reputation for having such workers played a major role in attracting this important employer. We believe Smiths will find our men and women among the best and hardest working employees in their entire corporation. We look forward to the weeks and months ahead as Smiths Aerospace settles in and assumes its role in the community. We hope its local management will want to become involved in the community, and have reason to believe the wel­ come mat will be rolled out to them. Ashe County is rightfully proud of the products made here. There are electric components at Leviton that serve families everywhere, belts at Gates that power vehicles, ambulances and other emergency vehicles at AEV, bicycles at BREW, cheese at Ashe County Cheese, and more. To this, we now add parts that will help airplanes both in the world's transportation sys­ tem and in the defense sys­ tems of ourselves and our allies. So, to sum it up: Welcome, Smiths Aerospace! First it was Abu Ghraib I GOT A gVJGIVJEI A VERM HfW ttMlOVEEU Man of faith? GROOM Man of faith? (2) lerson Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Former WJ school to welcome new day care center by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The former West JefFerson Elementary School will once again echo with the sweet sound of children's voices when a new day care center opens this week. The building once housed elementary students in pre­ school through sixth grade before they joined with Fleet­ wood students at Westwood Elementary School. After the consolidation, Ashe County Board of Education took over the building for such uses as a board meeting site, Ashe High Academy, and rental for various community activities and organizations. A school for artists may find a home there, and now there is a day care that caters to county school personnel as well as other parents. Learning Thru Play, Too (Child Development Center Inc.) is expected to be licensed for up to 90 in day care (ages birth to 4) and 50 in a tworoom afterschool program (grades K-6). Owner Debbie Williams hopes to start with about 30 in day care and in­ crease the numbers as staff is available. The afterschool program has been operating since school opened this year, and will expand with the offi­ cial opening of the day care. Renovations began this summer at the West Jefferson facility when the board of ed­ ucation worked out an agree­ ment with Debbie Williams and her husband, Terry, a teacher at Ashe County High School. Board members want­ ed school personnel to have priority at a day care facility convenient for their children. The Williams' were looking to expand from their existing center, Learning Thru Play, on Buck Mountain Road. Debbie Williams said the school board learned of her interest in opening a second day care when the former Fleetwood School was being developed into a community center. She and Terry had thought of opening their sec­ ond day care in the center, but found they didn't have the space they needed. "I went and asked Mr. Johnson (superintendent) what they were planning to do with the West Jefferson School," Williams said about how the site location came about. "He knew we were try­ ing to get into Fleetwood, and I asked him what was hap­ pening with West Jefferson." The Williams' came to a meeting of the board of edu­ cation in June to talk about their planned day care. The board noted the need of many school personnel parents to find day care for their chil­ dren. Board member Dr. Lee Beck worth noted at that June meeting that the purpose of allowing this business in the West Jefferson facility is to provide a service for school personnel that would not add to the school board's bud­ get. The board did not want to take on the financial re­ sponsibility of a day care for school personnel, but realized that the service was needed because the county had lost teachers when they could not find adequate day care. Many day care facilities throughout Ashe County have waiting lists for young chil­ dren, especially for infants. The board approved the day care for the West Jeffer­ son facility, and the Town of West Jefferson approved a conditional use permit. The Williams' entered into a lease agreement with the board, and agreed to hold 50 of the day care slots for school per­ sonnel. The Williams' paid for the renovations and equip­ ment. They received state funding for startup of their 4year-old room called More at Four. State money is set aside for More at Four programs in all day care facilities with Post photo by Linda Burchette Debbie Williams, far left in front, and members of her staff at Learning Thru Play,Too prepare for the opening of the new day care center this week at the former West Jefferson Elemen­ tary School. qualified personnel and rat­ ings. Williams said Learning Thru Play opened in 1993 (licensed for 75) and in 2000 received a 5-star rating. The new facility must be in opera­ tion for six months before she can apply for star rating, but she expects an immediate 5star rating for Learning Thru Play, Too. "We can't go through the application process until about June, but I expect this time next year to have those stars," she said. Learning Thru Play, Too will open with about 10 staff members, including Williams serving as director for three months and Donna Wilkin­ son as director in training. Wilkinson has an associate's degree in early childhood edu­ cation and previously worked in the school system. Linda Widener and Amy Miller will be More at Four lead teach­ ers. Tammy Townsend will be lead teacher for 3-year-olds, Roxanne Maltba for 2-yearolds, and Michelle Reavis will be directing the infant department that will for now include the 1-year-olds called "the creepers" because they are not yet walking. Williams said children stay in the "creeper room" until they can walk and then move to anoth­ er classroom. The afterschool program will be directed by Marlene Bledsoe and Stepha­ nie Blevins. There are a num­ ber of assistants for the day care programs. Williams said she offers more space per child than required by the state, so the new day care center will be spacious with plenty of room. "It's very roomy and spa­ cious here," she said. "That's what will be a feather in the cap of quality at this facility. It's more expensive to run, but we will keep the numbers smaller than required for a higher quality day care expe­ rience." Learning Thru Play, Too will be open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 5:20 p.m. The afterschool program is open from the end of school until 6 p.m. Care can be cus­ tomized for parents. The orig­ inal center on Buck Mountain Road has been offering night and Saturday care for the past two years, but Williams is not looking to provide that at the West Jefferson facility at this time. The center will also be open on snow days and teacher workdays. "We don't follow the typi­ cal school schedule, so we are available when school is closed and during the sum­ mer," Williams said. "We don't close for snow. If the parents can get the children here, we are here." Williams is excited about the opening of the new day care center. "A year ago this time I was thinking about retiring," she said. "This has been the big­ gest project of my career thus far, but I'm happiest when I'm doing projects. I already have something more in mind. Day care is my life and passion and I don't intend to stop with this. I already have ideas, and welcome suggestions from parents in anything to help their needs." "We would like to thank the school board and Super­ intendent Donnie Johnson," said Terry Williams, "for all their help in this endeavor to help the children of Ashe County." Anyone interested in ap­ plying for childcare at Learn­ ing Thru Play, Too can come by the center and pick up an application or call Debbie Williams at 877-7622. THE OBSERVATION DECK If Rosa Parks had not refused to move to the back of the bus, you and 1 might never have heard of Dr. Martin Luther King. RAMSEY CLARK O 2005 by King Features Syndicate. Inc World right* reserved Market continued from front page Farmer s Market now ... and in the future ELEVATION Lowe's SECTION continued from ty Extension Director Julie Landry and Kelly Coffey with High Country Council of Governments, and spon­ sored by the Town of West Jefferson. No matching funds are required. McFadyen said construc­ tion on the market site would probably begin in the spring. Budget for the expansion is approximately $100,000. Should the Gold­ en Leaf Foundation offer a grant, he said, the agencies involved in the project may split the grant funding be­ tween the Tobacco Trust Fund and . Golden Leaf and return any excess funds to those organizations. have looked at us," Mitchell said. "We've been working on this for six months and from the beginning we've heard positive things said about the community. And the building is premier, almost turn-key for them." Mitchell said many people need to be thanked for their efforts in this project, includ­ ing the West Jefferson Board of Aldermen and town man­ ager, Ashe County Board of Commissioners and county manager, the Wilkes Com­ munity College system, and NC Department of Commerce officials Joe Holbrook, senior economic development repre­ sentative, and Bill Payne, ex­ isting industry specialist. "I think this is marvel­ ous," she said. "It means an opportunity for Ashe County citizens, good employment op­ portunity with quality CNC machining jobs. I believe hav­ ing this industry here will open up opportunities for the citizens and make other in­ dustries take a serious look at Ashe County. I have toured the Smiths plant in Asheville twice and met with repre­ sentatives of the company on other occasions. I was ex­ tremely impressed with the plant and the openness of the people. They are good cor­ porate citizens in Asheville, and I believe they will also be good corporate citizens in our community." County Manager Dan McMillan is excited about Smiths Aerospace coming to Ashe County and appreciates all those who played a role in bringing them here. "We certainly appreciate all the support of the com­ missioners and the West Jef­ ferson Board of Aldermen for making this happen, and the industry for choosing Ashe County as a new location for expansion," he said. "The com­ munity worked well together for this opportunity." front page of Northwest NC collects and distributes food and grocery products to more than 650 partner agency programs that annually feed thousands of people in need in 18 counties. Since opening in 1982, Sec­ ond Harvest has distributed more than 90 million pounds of food and grocery products. The organization receives donations from a variety of community sources including businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell food. It is also a member of America's Second Harvest, the nation's food bank network. Leaders continued from front page to expand." Smiths Aerospace saw the building through Stump's listing, and AdvantageWest showcased the building at a trade show and at MerleFest, said McFadyen. The building is one of three reasons Smiths Aerospace chose to locate in West Jef­ ferson, said McFadyen. Two other reasons include having the Stump Corporation get the listing as soon as they did, and the quality, trained workforce. • Ashe County Economic Di­ rector Dr. Pat Mitchell agrees. She said the building was a prime motivator for Smiths Aerospace along with the lo­ cal and state financial incen­ tives, the trained workforce and the community. "The local and state incen­ tives and grants were obvi­ ously important, but if we had not had the workforce we do and the citizens we have, this type industry wouldn't ^bctai usket 'T^esi^ns, 3nc. invites you to our f/io/iilcuj Of>€Ji ffCouse FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 EXQUISITE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS & DISTINCTIVE GIFTS EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM J50 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson (approximately 1 mile from McDonald's) 846 -1687 �Tuesday—November 1 Women's Tennis NCHSAA Dual Team Playoffs - Sectionals Ashe County @ Wilkes Central 3 p.m. Women's Golf - Chelsea Sexton in NCHSAA State Championships @ Whispering Pines Wednesday—November 2 NCHSAA 2A West Soccer Brackets Men's Soccer Team playoff match with a wild care berth Ashe County @ West Henderson 6 p.m. Admission $5 STANDINGS MVC Football Surry Central Ashe County Forbush Surmount Wilkes Central North Surry North Wilkes (Con-Total) 5-0 (6-4) 4-1 (7-3) 3-2 (3-4) 3-2 (4-6) 2-3 (2-8) 0-3 (0-8) 0-5 (1-9) MVC Soccer Wilkes Central Forbush Surry Central Starmount Ashe County North Wilkes North Surry (Con-Total) 10-0-1 (13-1-1) 9-1-1 (13-4-3) 8-4-0 (11-4-2) 6-5-1 (9-7-1) 4-7-0 (11-9-1) 2-9-0 (2-13) 0-12-0(1-14-1) MVC Tennis Wilkes Central Ashe County Surry Central Starmount Forbush North Surry North Wilkes (Con-Total) 12-0(14-1) 10-2(13-3) 8-4 (11-4) 5-7 (7-8-1) 5-7 (7-7) MVC Volleyball Forbush Starmount North Surry Surry Central Ashe County North Wilkes Wilkes Central (Con-Total) 11-1(20-4) 9-3 (13-7) 9-3 (23-5) 7-5 (10-11) 3-9 (5-14) 2-10(5-13) 1-11 (3-14) 1-11 (1-12) 1-11 (4-13) SAC Football (Con-Total) # 16 Presbyterian 6-0 (9-1) #24 Car-Newman 4-2 (7-2) Newberry 4-2 (5-3) Catawba 3-3 (6-4) Mars Hill 3-3 (4-5) Wingate 2-4 (5-4) Lenoir»Rhyne 2-4 (4-5) Tusculum . 0-6 (2-7) SoCon Football #16 Appalachian #2 Furman #24 Ga-Southern Wofford Western Carolina Chattanooga The Citadel Elon (Con-Total) 4-1 (6-2) 3-1(7-1) 4-2 (6-3) 3-2 (5-3) 3-2 (4-3) 2-3 (5-4) 1-4 (2-6) 0-5 (3-6) (Div-Tot) ACC/Atlantic #9 Florida State 4-1 (6-1) #19 Boston Coll. 3-2 (6-2) 2-2 (4-3) Maryland 2-3 (4-3) Clemson 2-3 (3-5) Wake Forest 1-4 (2-4) N.C. State ACC/Coastal #3 Virginia Tech #5 Miami North Carolina Georgia Tech Virginia Duke (Div-Tot) 5-0 (8-0) 2-1(5-1) 2-1 (3-3) 2-2 (4-2) 2-3 (4-3) 0-5(1-7) NFL/NFC South Atlanta 5-2 Carolina 5-2 Tampa Bay 5-2 2-6 New Orleans Buseh Series Martin Truex, Jr. Clint Bowycr Carl Edwards Reed Sorenson Denny Hamlin leader -100 -371 -429 -669 Craftsman Truck Ted Musgrave Dennis Setzer Ron Hornaday Todd Bodine Bobby Hamilton leader -51 -243 -256 -314 A.C. Parks & Rec Flag Football League Scores Ashe Chiropractic 34 Shane Hilliard 6 Michael Lyalls 19 Dr. Pepper Bottling 13 OT Standings Ashe Chiropractic 1 -0 Michael Lyalls 1-0 Shane Hilliard 0-1 Dr. Pepper BottlingO-1 Volleyball League Huskies break team record Varsity football gets seventh win on senior night by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter After tying the team record at six wins with a victory over Forbush at homecoming a couple of weeks ago, the Ashe County Huskies fulfilled some preseason 'barber shop' pre­ dictions by defeating Wilkes Central 13-7 in the final home game of the regular season. The weather was cold on Friday night—as was both teams' offenses in the first quarter—but the Huskies be­ gan to heat things up when Ethan Goodman (who broke 1,000 yards with 13 carries for 99) ran 73 yards for the game's first touchdown. Mi­ chael Graybeal's kick was through the uprights and gave Ashe County a 7-0 lead as time expired on the first quar­ ter clock. Wilkes Central running back Jamarcus Wilson (17 carries for 114 yards) led the Eagles offensive response, and they tied it up at 7-7 before halftime on a Brent Parsons 5-yard run. The second half was backand-forth possessions, with neither team converting any drives into points on the score­ board. With less than five min­ utes to play, the Eagles put to­ gether a successful series that put them into the Huskies' red zone. With a first down and momentum in their favor, and just 19 yards from the end zone, things were looking grim for Ashe County. However, a (chop-block) penalty on Central quickly changed their situation to first and 25. U'lU Photo by Shane Hopkins Bill Gorman's five-year old mascots: Sasha (left) and Kadar (right). tackles & 3.5 sacks) sacked quarterback Colby Foster on the next play for a six-yard loss to make it 2nd and 31, and Chris Bare (15.5 tackles & 1.5 sacks) crushed the QB on the following play for a huge 10-yard loss to put them back at midfield in a 3rd and 41 position. At this point the High School Football Angic Poe Gambill Oil Surry Central Forbush Gambill Oil 2 Mark's Auto Rep. 0 Starmount North Surry Standings Vannoy Const. Angie Poc Gambill Oil Mark's Auto Rep. Watauga 22 Alexander Central 21 1-1 0-2 Photo by Shane Hopkins Husky defense seemed liter­ ally unstoppable, with their teammates and fans loudly supporting their amazing ef­ fort, and Pell once again bust­ ed through the Eagles' O-line to catch Foster in the backfield for a third straight sack, this time for a 9-yard loss that put Wilkes Central in an insur­ mountable situation: 4th down and fifty yards to go...and an off-sides penalty pushed them back five more before they were finally able to punt their way out of the nightmare they'd been forced into—or so they thought... Pell tore his way through the opposing linemen to block the kick, and the Huskies re­ covered the ball on the Eagles' 28-yard line. The rejuvenated offense roared onto the field af­ ter a nice rest and quickly took advantage of the defenses' big gift, as senior running back Nic Vannoy ripped through would-be tacklers on a 22-yard run into the end zone to give them a 13-7 edge (missed xp kick) with only 1:30 left on the clock. Appropriately, (se­ nior) Jeff Pell would get another sack to end any hopes for a last-chance rally by Wilkes Central, and Ashe County held on for their record-breaking victory for most wins (7) in a season. Coach Dale Galloway com­ mented on the game,"...It was a big night for our seniors, to do it on their night and on our home field made it really special for them. We've talked to them about setting a prec­ edent, and leaving a legacy for other teams to follow. On Fri­ day they met a goal and made school history. "It came down to who was going to finally do something to change the game, and I'm happy it was our guys who cess, and it's exciting to have the opportunity; our kids have worked hard and they deserve it." In regards to their next opponent Galloway stated, "Surry Central has a couple of really talented running backs that could cause a lot of trou­ ble for us. They've had a very good year running the football and we have our work cut out for us." Although the Huskies suf­ fered a minor setback with a tough loss at Starmount that Photo by Shane Hopkins ended their unbeaten streak Nic Vannoy scored the game-winning touchdown on this in the conference, the Huskies 22-yard carry, leaving a trail of defenders behind him. will still have a shot at the conference title in this week's made the play. The first-andtwenty, but struggled to get game at Surry Central (the 25 penalty ignited us, and the ball into the end zone. We Golden Eagles are now 5-0 af­ we just exploded defensively were frustrated offensively, ter a 38-30 comeback win over from there on. They had a with not finishing our drives, Forbush). KickofT is set for few plays to try and do some­ and it was a big lift to jump 7:30 p.m. this Friday night in thing, but we maintained our onto the field in good field po­ Dobson. defensive intensity. The plays sition and make something *The JV team traveled to leading up to fourth-and-55 happen. Wilkes Central on Thursday that put them out of scoring "Now we're finally play­ and were defeated by the range were significant, but the ing for something; not to be Eagles 14-6. Coach Galloway blocked punt was a big key. a spoiler, or just to make the stated, "They did not play "We'd played pretty good playoffs, but for the conference well—it was their worst game football from the twenty to the championship. It's been a proof the year. This Thursday is the final JV game and it Mountain Valley Football Standings will deter­ Overall League mine whether W-L-T Pet. Team W-L-T Pet. PF PA they have a winning sea­ Surry Central 6-4-0 .600 5-0-0 1.000 269 198 son or not." Ashe County 7-3-0 .700 4-1-0 .800 268 145 Currently the record Forbush 3-7-0 .300 3-2-0 .600 134 273 JVs is 5-4. They Starmount 4-6-0 .400 3-2-0 .600 136 227 will host Sur­ Wilkes Central 2-8-0 .200 2-3-0 .400 99 224 ry Central at Husky Stadi­ North Surry .091 1-5-0 .167 113 255 um on Thurs­ North Wilkes 1-9-0 .100 0-5-0 .000 98 346 day night at 7pm. www.maxprcps.com 13 7 38 30 14 13 Avery County 35 Mountain Heritage 14 Tennis team advances Ladies break school record ivith round two Dual Team win by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The ACHS women's tennis team made school history last season when they finished in the top two of the Mountain Valley Conference and com­ peted in the Dual Team Tournament for the first time ever. This year has been something of a re­ peat—with a few more wins to boot—including a second-round victory over Central Davidson last week at home. Last season they won their first match but lost in round two, and today they will be at Wilkes Central in third round competition. The Huskies cruised to a 7-1 triumph over Central Davidson last Wednesday, with ACHS playing host in the Dual Teams for the first time. Results from the singles' matches were as fol­ lows: #1 Lorna Vega def. Catherine Smith 6-1, 6-1; #2 Ivey Tant shutout Valerie Green 6-0, 6-0; #3 Amy Curcio def. Anna Beck 6-4, 6-1; #4 Alex Eller def. Callie Lane 6-3, 6-3; #5 Rachel Curcio was def. by Brittany Bell 3-6, 0-6; #6 Rox by Ron Ray Score by quarter 1 2 4 Total 3 Wilkes Central 0 7 0 0 7 Ashe County 6 ' 1 0 6. 13 Team Stats Ashe County Wilkes Central First Downs 11 9 Rushing Yards 233 148 Pass Comps/Attcmpts 3/8 5/12 Passing Yards 26 71 Pass TDs/lNTs 0/1 0/1 Total Plays 51 53 Total Offense 259 219 Fumbles/Lost 3/0 0/0 Penalties/Yards Lost 7/60 ' 6/55 Sacks/Yards Lost 0/0 6/47 Time of Possession 23:18 24:42 3rd Down Efficiency 5 for 13 2 for 11 4th Down Efficiency 3 for 5 1 for 4 Punts/Average Yards 2/31.5 5/20.4 SCOREBOARD The Huskies storm onto the field for the final home game of the regular season; Joe Johnson (#72), Josh Ferguson (#51), and Chris Rash (#19) shown. The new "face" of the Ashe County Huskies. Friday Night Football Stats Ashe County Wilkes Central 1-0 i Photo by Shane Hopkins IF Jeff Pell (14 Scores Vannoy Const. 2 Mark's Auto Rep. 1 1-0 JV Football Home vs. Surry Central 7 p.m. Friday—November 4 Varsity Football @ Surry Central 7:30 p.m. Saturday—November 5 Cross Country NCHSAA State Championships @ Tanglewood This week in Husky sports o i o Nextel Cup (pts. behind) Tony Stewart leader Jimmie Johnson -43 -75 Greg Biffle -107 Carl Edwards Ryan Newman -107 Thursday—November 3 East Wilkes Alleghany 40 6 East Surry Wesi Wilkes 20 17 Mt. Airy Elkin 28 23 Hickory West Caldwell 49 7 Swain County Rosman 35 20 Wallace-Rose Hill 45 7 Dunn Midway see Tennis on page 7 College Football Miami North Carolina 34 16 Wake Forest Duke 44 6 Florida State Maryland 35 27 Georgia Tech Clemson 10 9 N.C. State Southern Miss. 2.1 17 Photo by Shane Hopkins Amy Curcio defeated her opponent from Central Davidson 6-4, 6-1, then teamed up with Alex Eller for a 10-3 (extended pro set) doubles victory. Appalachian Chattanooga 35 25 Carson-Newman Catawba 33 21 Wesiem Carolina Elon 31 26 Central Florida East Carolina 30 20 Gardner-Webb Liberty 21 16 Georgia Southern 55 South Dakota State 42 Lenoir-Rhyne Tusculum 21 7 Wofford The Citadel Presbyterian Wmgatc 27 21 Newberrv Mars Hill 28 0 NFL Week #8 Carolina Minnesota 38 13 San Francisco Tampa Bay 15 10 Miami < New Orleans 21 6 28 10 Dallas Arizona 34 13 Coastal Carolina VMI 28 14 N.Y. Giants Washington 36 0 Florida Georgia 14 10 Denver Philadelphia 49 21 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 PAGE 7 SPORTS Williams becomes ASU's all-time leading passer in 35-25 victory by Appalachian Sports In­ formation BOONE, N.C. — Walter Payton Award candidate Richie Williams threw for 256 yards to become Appa­ lachian State University's all-time leading passer and lead the 12th-ranked Mountaineers to a 35-25 victory over Chattanooga on Saturday at Kidd Brew­ er Stadium. Williams' 256 yards on the afternoon pushed him to 6,725 for his illustrious career, surpassing the pre­ vious school record of 6,609 set by Joe Burchette from 1999-2002. The senior from Camden, S.C. also accounted for four touchdowns, two through the air and two on the ground, completed 17-of-23 passes and ran 13 times for 70 yards in the triumph. With his 326 total yards, Williams topped 300 yards of total offense for the fifth time in eight games this season and 12th time in his career. Despite the banner day for Williams, things did not start out as planned for Ap­ palachian, as it found itself trailing for the first time at home this season when Esteban Lopez kicked a pair of first-quarter field goals to give Chattanooga a 6-0 lead. ASU took its first ad­ vantage of the game early in the second period when Williams found tight end Daniel Bettis for a six-yard scoring strike. The touch­ down reception was Bettis' third in the past two games and the 10th of his career. One quarter of the junior's 40 career catches have been for six points. Courtesy of ASU Sports Information Richie Williams broke the all-time passing record for the Mountaineers in Saturday's homecoming victory by throw­ ing for 256 yards (17 of 23), bringing his career total up to 6,725. (The previous record was 6,609). Trailing 13-7 with just over two minutes remain­ ing in the first half, Appa­ lachian took advantage of a UTC fumble to march 32 yards in three plays and take a 14-13 lead on an 11yard scamper by Williams with 1:20 to go before halftime. The Mountaineer offense started to hit on all cylin­ ders after the break, as it put together touchdown drives of 70-plus yards on three of its first four pos­ sessions of the second half. However, the Mocs an­ swered each of ASU's first two scoring drives with touchdowns of their own to keep the contest close until Kevin Richardson's threeyard touchdown plunge gave the Apps a 35-25 lead with 11:15 to go in the ballgame. From there, Appala­ chian's defense forced backto-back three-and-outs to put the game away. In addition to Williams' heroics, Richardson ran for 109 yards on 20 carries and Jermane Little caught seven passes for 90 yards to pace the Mountaineers of­ fensively. Showing no ill effects from a minor injury that held him to limited action in last week's rout over Wofford, ASU linebacker Zodd Kelly posted a gamehigh 13 tackles. Defensive end Jason Hunter kept up his torrid pace with three tackles for loss, including his confer­ ence-leading eighth sack of the season, while defensive back Jeremy Wiggins added eight tackles, a quarterback hurry and his first intercep­ tion of the season to also help lead Appalachian's de­ fensive effort. Chattanooga running back Eldra Buckley became the first player in seven seasons to gain 200 yards on the ground against ASU, as he ran for a career-high 210 yards in the losing ef­ fort. Appalachian hadn't allowed anyone to rush for 200 yards since Georgia Southern's Adrian Peterson posted 216 yards against the Apps on Oct. 17, 1998. However, for the thirdstraight game, Appalachian allowed less than 100 pass­ ing yards, as the Mocs man­ aged just 89 yards through the air against the Moun­ taineers' stingy pass de­ fense. With the victory, Appa­ lachian (6-2, 4-1 SoCon) took sole possession of first place in the Southern Con­ ference, a half-game ahead of idle Furman (7-1, 3-1 SoCon). The Mountaineers also extended their schoolrecord winning streaks to 15-consecutive regular-sea­ son games and 14-straight overall. Chattanooga fell to 5-4 overall and 2-3 in SoCon play. Appalachian faces its fi­ nal non-conference match­ up of the season next Sat­ urday when it travels to Baton Rouge, La. to face national-power LSU. Kickoff between the Mountain­ eers and Tigers is slated for 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST) at LSU's Tiger Stadium. Tennis Sunday, November 6 Mandatory Coaches Meet­ ing & Clinic @ ACHS, 5:00 p.m. *Coaches will need to turn in all rosters and forms at this meeting! Please make all forms read­ able. Sunday, November 6 Free Players Clinic for Girls @ ACHS with Coach Foster from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13 Free Players Clinic for Boys @ ACHS with Coach Payne from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wrestling Academy signups Ashe Wrestling Academy will be hav­ ing signups for boys and girls in grades in K-6 at the Ashe County High School gym on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. You may also sign up by go­ ing to www.matsharks.org or by contacting Brandon Dillard from Mountain View (2463838), Anthony Hamilton from Westwood Elementary (846-3134), Mike Miller from Blue Ridge Elementary (384-2302) or David Holman at 877-4512. The cost will be $30 which provides each wrestler with an AAU wrestling card and a team t-shirt. Practice will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. at Ashe Coun­ ty High School in the wrestling room. m continued from patfe 6 anne Thomas rallied to a win over Ashley Hulin 4-6, 63, 7-5 (tiebreaker). In doubles competition, Vega/Tant def. Smith/Beck 10-3 in an ex­ tended pro set and A.Curcio/ Eller def. Green/Lane by the same score, 10-3. Coach Vickie Herman commented, "I was pleased to win the Central Davidson game. They were a good team and solid from the number one seed on down. The team played well and the girls im­ pressed me by making ad­ justments to their games in order to win their matches. Both Alex Eller and Roxanne Thomas changed how they were playing and pulled out big wins. Roxanne lost her first set and came back and won the second set and a close tiebreaker. All the girls have shown a lot of improvement since we started the season." Ivey & Tant fall in second round to West Stanly At the individual state tournament last Friday, Ashe Youth Basketball League •••• '• mi m TOUGHEST & SADDESTj Divisions for Men ages 18-40 NO ENTRY FEE-JUST GUTS! 3-1 Min. Rds of JUST SLUGGING! THEY1K TOUCH TWYHEMO THE FISTS WILL FlYIII Regional Championships MAN ENOUGH? SIGN UP NOW Jefferson National Guard Armory d FRDAY& SATURDAY NOV. 18 8 19, 2005 • 8 PM Photo by Shane Hopkins Lorna Vega and Ivey Tant shutout their first-round oppo­ nents in the state tourney last Friday, but were defeated in the quarterfinals by the eventual 2-A champions from West Stanly. ACHS reps Lorna Vega and Ivey Tant won their first dou­ bles match easily, then lost to the eventual state champions (West Stanly) in a close round two match-up. Coach Herman stated, "Lorna Vega and Ivey Tant almost got seeded fourth at the State Tournament. That was a compliment to a young doubles pair. They won their first game very quickly and had almost two hours to wait until they played their second round game. I think they got Action shots from youth soccer match Correction AEV won the 7-8-9 years old championship by de­ feating Miller's Brothers Lumber, 2-0. We apologize for any inconvenience. Photo by Shane Hopkins Alex Eller won her singles' match 6-3, 6-3, and she picked up another "W" in the Dual Team second round match with doubles partner Amy Curcio. a little cold and stiff because their first set was very slug­ gish. In the second set, they stayed neck and neck with the West Stanly doubles team. At 4-4,1 had hoped we could win the next two games and force the match into a third set. Unfortunately, West Stanly won them both and the match ended. The girls and I were disappointed, but the same team went on to win the state title so we felt good that our score (6-3, 6-4) was better than the team that played them in the championship round. That score was 6-0, 64. 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Then visit an old-fash­ ioned Rutherford County hardware store, Washburn Hardware, an old-fashioned hardware store that stocks many of the items your grandfather would have found indispensable. And then, Our State takes you on a visit to a business in West Jefferson. Take an up close look at cheese making, in our state's only remaining com­ places that make our state great! Compelling stories, stunning digital videography and thoughtful narra­ tion take you beneath the surface, providing answers to the hows and whys of all things Our State . Our State is produced by UNC-TV in partnership with Our State magazine and generously underwritten by BB&T. On Wednesday, November mercial cheese factory. In addition to being known for breath-taking mountain scenery and as the location of a thriving Christmas Tree industry, West Jeffer­ son is home to North Car­ olina's only cheese factory. The Ashe County Cheese Company makes up to 50,000 lbs of cheese a week. The factory is right on Main Street, and you're invited to see how all that delicious cheese is made! If you can't catch the show on Wednesday night, tune in for an encore broad­ cast Thursday, November 3 at 9:30 p.m. Ashe County Cheese Store, located in downtown West Jefferson, will be featured on UNC-TV Wednesday and Thursday nights. Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post _ 2@05/6 Football (Contest Domino's The Pizza Delivery Experts Please see our Friday November 4lh edition for the winner information lor last week s Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 8. 9. 16. 10. 17.. 11. 18.. 12. 19.. 13.. 20.. 14. 21. II WOFFORD ADDRESS STATE 21 CITY ZIP PHONE Grand Prize Superbowf Party Pack r$\ The total number of points in this game will be... Receive a Sciperbowl Receive a FRIT 14" Pai^y Pack from Domino's Unlimited Topping Pizza Drawn from Pool of Pizza from Domino's! Weekly Winners!! Monday & Tuesday mY Mtjs 25 4PM til Close @<§) 5 2" REGULAR ROAST B EEF SANDWICHES ARE S. = ONLY WESTERN CAROLINA Weekly Winner W ill Grand Priw Winner Will E 3.2 5= M< Si 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A *25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. 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Tony Ivi'l Carolina West ^>^Wireless. iw.carolinawesLcom • 800-235- �JEFFERSON POST TUESPAY/ NOVEMBER 1, 2005 PAGE 11 EDUCATION Margret Gardner, ACHS Beta Club president, presents two checks to Mr. Sam McGinn of Samaritan's Purse. Also pic­ tured are left to right Audra Brown, Myra Miler, Ashley Lewis, Cherysh Kemp, Sterlyn Bumgarner, Polly Jones (co-spon­ sor), and Casey Cockerham. Beta Club presents checks to Samaritan's Purse Ashe County High School Beta Club recently made a do­ nation to Samaritan's Purse, headquartered in Boone. One check for $1,040 will provide temporary roofing for eleven houses in Louisiana whose roofs were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. An­ other check for $500 will pro­ vide blankets for women and children in the most ravaged areas of Pakistan due.to a destructive 7.6 earthquake on October 9, 2005. Beta students donated money and also collected donations as ACHS Friday night football games for these projects. Beta students wish to thank the community for its continued support. Financial workshop planned in December Ashe County High School Counselor, Tara Y. Miller, an­ nounces a Financial Aid Work­ shop on December 6, 2005 at 6 p.m. in the high school audi­ torium. This workshop is spe­ cifically for students who are planning to enroll in a 2-year community college or 4-year college/university after high school graduation. Representatives from the Financial Aid Office of Wilkes Community College, Appala­ chian State University, and a representative from the College Foundation of North Carolina will be speaking at the work­ shop. These representatives will inform parents and stu­ dents about sources of financial aid that are available, particu­ larly those available through the federal and state govern­ ment. This information is for students who are applying to any 2-year or 4-year school of their choice. In order to apply for federal and state financial aid (grants, loans, and work-study pro­ grams), families must complete the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) and mail it in so that it is received by March 15, 2005. If the FAFSA is not received by this date, students do not qualify for state aid, only federal aid. Actually it is best to apply in January or early Feb­ ruary because federal state aid is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.The representatives will discuss the procedures for completing the FAFSA and will Vickie Herman, social studies teacher at Ashe County High School, is shown second from left (front row) as a member of the first Justice Teaching Institute held recently in Cary. First JTI includes local educator Cary, NC -The North Caro­ lina Bar Association, through the efforts of the Lawyers in the Schools Committee, host­ ed its first Justice Teaching Institute, October 16-18 at the N.C. Bar Center. The inaugural JTI Fellows included Vickie Herman from Ashe County High School. Twenty North Carolina public high school social stud­ ies teachers participated in the program as the initial JTI Fellows. They undertook an intensive two-and-one half-day study of the state's be available after the work­ shop to answer any questions about the process. All students should complete the FAFSA! You will never know how much you could receive! Again this is a very impor­ tant informational meeting concerning paying for your child's education. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Miller at 336-246-2400. If possible, bring a copy of tax returns from last year and tax information for this year. Also, any information on any untaxed income you receive (child support, AFDC, Social Security, severance pay, etc.). This information will assist the financial aid representatives in answering any questions you may have concerning income. NeW book captures old-time North Carolina Raleigh - Whether you are young or grown up, a new book from Carolina Country magazine will take you back in time across rural North Carolina. This compilation of more than 220 treasured pho­ tographs from before 1970, along with personal captions by their contributors, pres­ ents a way of life almost for­ gotten today. "Carolina Country Reflec­ tions: Looking at the way we were" contains original and arresting photographs show­ ing rare glimpses of vintage clothes and hairstyles, old cars, work scenes, family re­ unions, farm harvests and community landmarks. The pictures, nearly all of which have never been published before now, were donated by readers of Carolina Coun­ try, the monthly magazine of North Carolina's Touchstone Energy cooperatives. The book is divided into five chapters - "At Home", Working", "Having Fun", "Gatherings", and "Familiar & Forgotten". The contribu­ tors' down-to-earth recollec­ tions about family, neighbors, friends and places reveal how rural North Carolinians lived and loved in a simpler society before 1970. "Carolina Country Reflec­ tions" has been published in time for holiday gift-giving. Produced by the Donning Company in hardcover, it con­ tains 160 pages and measures 8x11 inches. The limited edition book was compiled by Carolina Country magazine staff. Published in Raleigh, the magazine reaches more than 550,000 households and busi­ nesses across North Carolina and has a readership of 1.6 million. The book's price is $46, which includes shipping. The price goes up after Jan. 1. For more information or to order "Carolina Country Re­ flections" online please visit www.carolinacountry.com. r ACUITY! (Child Development Center) Loeated at the former West Jefferson Elementary School is now accepting applications for children Birth -12 years. Special appointments can be made by phoning, The facility is scheduled to open this week! GRAND OPINING dents. The desired results, in keeping with all aspects of law-related education, are young people who are equipped with the knowledge they will need to function and thrive as productive, commu­ nity-minded citizens. Participants arrived Sun­ day, October 16 for the open­ ing session. The program concluded Tuesday afternoon and featured- presentation of certificates to the JTI Fellows during the luncheon program on the final day. On Monday, October 17, participants were joined by area civic teachers for the JTI Open Session. This full-day component of the program al­ lowed additional middle and high school teachers to ben­ efit from instruction provided by the JTI faculty. Charlotte attorney Heath­ er Culp and David Hostetler, assistant director for the Prin­ cipals' Executive Program at the UNC Center for School Leadership Development, served as JTI co-chairs. Pageant winners of High Country The 2nd Annual Princess of the High Country Pageant was held on Oct. 8 at Ashe Civic Center. Pageant Director Lisa Osborne said: "It was a great pageant and I am looking for­ ward to an exciting year with all of the new queens and their families." There were 23 contestants who competed in seven different age divisions. The new queens are eligible to participate in the 2006 Princess of North Carolina State Scholar­ ship Pageant in Goldsboro in August 2006. The newly crowned queens are as fol­ lows: Brooklyn Sheets - Tiny Miss Princess of the High Country; Bobbie Jean Williams - Little Miss Princess of the High Coun­ try; Faith Moretz - Over All Mini-Majestic Princess of the High Country; Sarah Propst - Wee Miss Princess of the High Country; Kennedy Reeves - Baby Miss Princess of the High Country; Kaleigh Miller. - Doll Miss Princess of the High Country (being held); Keisha Wilson - Teen Miss Princess of the High Country; Brittany Shepherd - Over All Majestic Princess of the High Country; and Denise Calhoun - Junior Miss Princess of the High Country. Congratulations to all the winners. Vfty «e •• JIM* 7^ v Photo Courtesy of Lisa Osborne Winners in the 2nd annual Princess of the High Country Pageants held Oct. 8 are: front left, Kennedy Reeves (Baby Miss); front center seated, Brittany Shepherd (OverAII Majestic): front center being held, Kaleigh Miller (Doll Miss); front right, Faith Moretz (OverAII Mini-Majestic); rear far left, Sarah Propst (Wee Miss); rear left, Bobbie Jean Williams (Little Miss); rear center, Keisha Wilson (Teen Miss); rear right, Denise Calhoun (Junior Miss); and rear far right, Brooklyn Sheets (Tiny Miss) This year's Holiday Parade salutes the men and women of the 1450th. In conjunction with the parade, Veterans' Day being on Friday, November 11, we are offering a special salute to those men and women. We would like to give you the opportunity to honor friends, family, or all men & women living, in memoriam or currently serving. 3.75"x3" Ad...$25 Larger sizes available at an additional charge. Accepting ads through Tuesday November 8, 2005 at 12:00 noon. 1 Learning Thru Play, Too Debbie W illiams 8777622. judicial system during which attorneys, judges, law school professors and court adminis­ trators served a§ faculty. Funding for the program was provided by the NCBA Foundation Endowment. Proposed by Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr. of the N.C. Supreme Court, the JTI was adapted from a Florida pro­ gram that provides teachers with the information and background they need to bet­ ter understand and convey the depth and breadth of the legal system to their stu­ r I 2W, We are fvjroHct ofyon a.xd ally OH have donefor onr coxHtry. MnSjf*6 Captain John Doe U.S. Army Reserves Please Print Your Special Message Here: I I I I I Please enclose photo and a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want your photo returned. TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ I Check I Visa # Exp. Date MIC #___ Exp. Date I | Card Signature Daytime Phone # .Name Address I Send to: Jefferson Post • Salute P.O. Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 For additional information, call Sandra at 846-7164 �PAGE 12 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55-20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADUNES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check. Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336) 846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANKYOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper Is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination on race, color, based religion, sex, handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age of t6 living with parents or legal custodians, i pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising tor legal estate which Is In violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are avatlablo on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Cat Lost from Radio Hill behind Skyline Office. Female gray and white Cat. Answers to the name "Peanut". Reward offered. Please call 246-5507 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. 140-Help Wanted Dishwashers Needed! Days. Apply in Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. Heavy Equipment Operator. We offer year round work, life, health, dental, eye care insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K savings plan. We offer competitive pay based on work experience and skill level. Please apply to Cardinal Quarries, 1200 Claybank Road, West Jefferson, NC. We are EOE Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifiedsl 140-Help Wanted J.Y.M6NK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Local Healthcare office seeking a MOA with experience assisting physicians and must have Phlebotomy skills. Qualified applicants may mail a resume to: Resume 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640 Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor in Boone office of leading mental health and personal care provider in this area. Requires R.N., preferably with experience wit developmental^ disabled population. No night, week-end, or holiday work. Call HomeCare Management Corporation, 264-1021 for position description and application. Scott Brothers is now taking applications for the position of HVAC Installer. Applicants must have a valid NCDL, necessary hand tools, good work ethic, experience in ductwork installation, fabrication, design and layout. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a good work environ­ ment. Apply in person or call Scott Brothers Heating and Air, Inc., 10801 Hwy. 221 South Fleetwood, NC 28626. Telephone: (336) 877-1702 Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 YOUTH SERVICES SPECIALIST Ashe County Public Library Schedules, plans, promotes, and pres­ ents age-appropriate programs for children and teenagers; coordinates library's outreach services to local daycares and schools; other duties as assigned. Requires at least 2 years of college plus considerable experience working with children. Computer skills a plus. 40 hours/week. $17,796/year plus benefits. Apply in person at the Employment Security Commission at Family Central. Closing date November 4. EOE 235-Christmas Trees FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring <& Fall Planting Cr >ews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 R.D TREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale, 250-Furniture Clayton Marcus Brown Leather Loveseat. Oversized Chair, & Ottoman. $1700 336-359-2980 For Sale: Loveseat. Coffee table, end table. Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by 300Miscellaneous 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. CD Collection: 50 Country, Rock. PopMostly greatest hits. $100. Call for list of CD's. 336-977-9459 Sega Dreamcast, like new, with 35 games! Plus 8 controllers (4 never used, in box), 4 VMU memory cards, 4 rumble packs, & 4 controller extension cables. Games include: Soul Calibur, Red Dog, Super Bust-a-Move 4, Next Tetris, Crazy Taxi and 30 Others. $250 336-977-9459 Sports Card Collection: 1,000+Baseball, Football, Basketball & Hockey cards from the 1980's to now. Mostly stars and semi-stars including: Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Randy Moss,Jerry Rice & more...$200. 336-977-9459 Wedding Dress, size 9/10 with long train and beading. Paid $850, asking $200 OBO. Call for description 336-977-9459 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 •3u M [ikasjmj[IMI ! We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets AKC Siberian Husky Puppies for Sale. Will be Ready in 3 weeks. $200. If interested call 384-2905 or 982-8603 Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Exotic Cats TICA Registered. Bengal Kittens For Sale. 3 Females, One Male Call 336-982-2199 Ask for Joyce Free Puppies Black Lab & Golden Retriever Mix, 8 Weeks Old, Wormed & Have Shots. Call 877-4024 or 977-0229 ShihTzu Puppies for Sale. Male & Female Available, AKC. Up to Date on Shots, Champion Background. Hickory Area. 828-241-3398 340-Sporting Goods & Equipment Call Today For Your Classifed Needs 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available I RENTAL HOMES AVAILABLE NOW! Nice 3BR/1BA near town $675/month. Great 2BR/1.5 BA just minutes from West Jefferson. $675/mo. Cute 2 BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $625/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1 BR/1 BA home, $350/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. Several Apartments. In West Jefferson. Move In Special! $100 Security Deposit 336-977-2860 or 336-246-3797. Ask for Mike. Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 2002 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME-14x80 Located in Friendship Park Jefferson. NC Take over payments $378 or Buy Call 336-982-7301 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit. Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 deposit. Call 384-3698 W w w. j e For Rent 3 BR/2BA Doublewide 3 miles north of Jefferson. References & Security Required. 846-7674 or 877-6872 f f e r s House For Rent 7 Room Farmhouse, 1 Bath, Appliances furnished. No Pets. $550/month with $550 security deposit required. 336-384-3913 o n P Large 3 Bedroom, HUD Approved in Lansing. $450/mo. plus deposit. 384-3489 or 336-830-3586 o No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 then -Wed. 9 am For more information Two inch space for Call 336-384-4228 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longer!! Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience in Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area. Call George 336-973-2335 HkJ FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. "FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property FOR RENT: Office space in Jefferson across 530-Lots & Acreage from on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC post office. 800 sq ft.$400/mo. Call $60,000 Tim at Call 336-385-6121 336-246-2662. 1115Professionals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Gertrude L. Proffitt, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at PO Box 1342, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 on or before the 18th day of Janu­ ary, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make s If you believe you are qualified and you are interested, please send your resume with a cover letter to: c Jefferson Post - Attn: Blind Box PO Box 808 West Jefferson, fiC 28694 t. Little Classifieds... BIG 0 RESULTS! m WANT TO BUY LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. and AMH SEGRAVES CARE CENTER Full Time Positions: Med/Surg. RN All Shifts Telemetry Nurse 7p-7a Emergency Department RN 7p-7a Staff Pharmacist Nursing Facility Biller Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Segraves Care Center CNA To apply: apply in person al Human Resources of Ashe Memorial Hospital or mail your resume to Attn: Human Resources Ashe Memorial Hospital, Inc. 200 Hospital Ave Jefferson. NC 28640 or email to hr@ashememorial.org. Quail Ridge Estates Join us in the Northwestern Mountains of North Carolina Buying Property For Sale by Owner OVERSTOCKED!! SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. FOR SALE BY OWNER 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. The successful candidate for this position must be energetic and have an organized and disciplined approach to supervision. Effective oral and written communication skills, a strong working knowledge of computers, and a minimum of a high school diploma are required. A background in electronics, mechanics, and machinery operation is preferred. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Frl. paper - No later "O" DOWN PAYMENT WILL BUY YOU A NEW HOME. CALL FOR DETAILS. 6964035 OR 262-6049 ASK FOR STEVE OR LEAVE MESSAGE. 535-Commercial Property A high-country manufacturing company that trades in the USA and around the world is looking for a self-motivated person to fill a key role as a Production Supervisor. The primary duties of the position will be to provide effective motivation and supervision lor a growing number of machine operators, and to insure that the company's quality and productivity requirements are met. FOR SALE Gary Fisher Tassajara Men's 21 Gear Mountain bike. Extra small frame perfect for 10-15 years old. 2.1 Primal Raptor tires, Gripshift Gripper and DT stainless steel spokes. Navy blue frame w/yellow text. Comes with speedometer and bike rack. Great bike...just outgrew it! Valued at over $400...selling for $300. Call Deb-day­ time 336-846-7164 or nighttime 336-3844352. NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEiSAVE! CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 530-Lots & Acreage PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 846-7164 Tues. paper No later the above costs. 3-10 p.m. 500-Mobile Homes for Sale For Sale 2.25 acres per month plus these deadlines: then -Frl. 9 am WILKES COUNTY. 2 BR mobile home for rent on a private lot, off NC Hwy. 16, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stove and refrigerator. References and % contract rental agree­ ment required. Serious inquiries only. 1-800-395-7472, Ext.7850, from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 704-224-4931 from $400 FOR QUICK RESULTSI Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our lor rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 For Rent 2 BR House in Lansing, $400/month, $400 security deposit. Good references also required. 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 6. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent Quail Ridge Estates Maurice and Debbie Jordan PO Box 642 West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-982-4354 debmoe@skybest.com www.quailridgeestates.com With elevations between 3000 and 4500, the rustic Mulatto Mountain community of Quail Ridge Estate home sites is nestled between West Jefferson and Boone, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The select homesites of Quail Ridge Estates reflect timbered seclusion...from approximately 1 to 1.5 acres. You'll find an extraordinary range of options for the mountain lifestyle you've longed for, with prices starting in the low $30,000's. Homes restricted 1400 square feet for I story and 1800 square feet for multi-story homes. On site construction only. From West Jefferson lake HWY 221 sooth 7/10 miles from red light at IIWY 163 and HWY 221 to 2od road oo the left -Mulatto Mountain Road, lake Mulatto Mountain Road 3 miles. Quail Ridge Estates is on the left. �J EFFERSON P OST T UESDAY, N OVEMBER 1 , 2 0 0 5 P AGE 13 Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals immediate payment to the undersigned. February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1316 Carson Woods Rd.,Laurel Springs, NC 28644 on or before the 25th day of January, 2006 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 12th day of October, 2005. Dian Ray Billy Proffitt Co-Executors for the Estate of Gertrude L. Proffitt This the 27th day of October 2005. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY JERRY BARE, Administrator NOTICE OF JERRY BARE. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DESSIE RAYE BARE ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 02-E-29 The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istrator, of the Estate of DESSIE RAYE BARE, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 27th day of October 2005. JERRY BARE, Administrator By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson, NC 28640 336) 846-2511 By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson, NC 28640 336) 846-2511 Publication Dates: 11/1, 11/8,11/15.11/22 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF LESLIE SIDES CORLEY, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY S. MCNEILL ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 05-E-256 The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istratrix of the Estate of Mary S. McNeill, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Publication Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/22 This the 27th day of October 2005. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY Leslie Sides Administratrix we're serious about high standards. AND IT'S PAYING OFF. ON NATIONAL TESTS, North Carolina students are above the National and Southeast averages. ON STATE TESTS, more than three fourths of our students scored proficient or better. This the 28th day of September, 2005. AMONG STUDENTS, the dropout rate is down and enrollment In college-level courses is at its highest level. 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We now accept debit and credit cards: Vita, Mastercard. /Jifrowr^ �PAGE 14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS AARP Chapter 3992 will meet Wednesday School Lunch Menu November 1-4 Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, shoestring fries, baby carrots, roll, fruit, milk Wednesday: Fish sticks, pota­ toes au gratin, cole slaw, hushpuppies, lemon pudding, milk Thursday: Turkey sub w/lettuce and tomato, onions and pickles, chips, corn on cob, fruit, milk Friday: Pork chopette on bun, new potatoes, cole slaw, pine­ apple upside down cake, milk Tuesday, November 1 11:30 a.m.: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at Frasers Restaurant in West Jefferson. This is an important meeting in that there will be a vote on a revised constitution. Please attend! Wednesday, November 2 12 noon: AARP Chapter 3992 will meet at the Ashe Services Center in Boone. The program will be a social event with music provided by Carolina Friendship House consumers, staff and ASU interns. Tuesday, November 8 1 - 3 p.m.: O p e n S e s s i o n counseling available for Medicare Part D prescription drug program at Ashe County Senior Center. Appointments are not needed this day. Appointments can be made Monday through Tuesday for the signup period. Signup begins November 15 with the program going into effect in January. For information and appointments, call 246-4347 or 246-2461. Wednesday, November 9 The Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas is gear­ ing up for another successful year. Project Star Christmas Trees will be up and ready by this date. Look for the Stars, select a star and help a lonely and isolated senior citizen in our county to have a wonderful Christmas. Services for Aging. This will be the Thanksgiving Dinner, the turkey is provided and mem­ bers are asked to bring the 7:30 p.m..Tickling the Ivories "fixings". David VanHoy will be will be held at Ashe Civic guest speaker. All members Center. This is an evening are encouraged to be present. •of music with Ashe County's favorite pianists. Admission is Friday, $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ November 4 dents. 7:30 p.m.: Lois Deloatch, a vocalist performing jazz, blues, and spirituals, will perform at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Saturday, November 5 7 - 1 0 a.m.: The Youth of Bristol Baptist Church will be holding a Pancake Breakfast in the fellowship building. All proceeds will be given to the children that were hurt from Hurricane Katrina. These young people are excited about this opportunity to help. Please come and fellowship with them. Saturday, November 12 8 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar at Bethany Methodist Church on Hwy 194S. Cakes, pies, home canned goods, casse­ roles, crafts and much more! Join them for ham and sau­ sage biscuits, coffeecake, hot coffee and cider. 8 a.m.: White Oak Community Center, located at the intersec­ tion of Little Horse Creek and Jont Mountain Roads, will be having a fundraiser yard, craft and bake sale. A handmade quilt, made by the "Community Cacklers" will be given away at 1 p.m. You do not have to be 4 - 6 p.m.-.Ladies of Baldwin present to win. Anyone with Community Church will have items to donate for the yard aTurkey Dinner. Menu includes sale or anyone who wishes to turkey, gravy, dressing, cran­ purchase tickets for the quilt berry sauce, green beans, may call 384-2544 or 384sweet potato pattie, pumpkin 2680. All donations are greatly pie, drinks and rolls. Price of appreciated. the plates will be $6 for adults 2 p.m.: Holiday Parade in and $3 for children. downtown West Jefferson 5 p.m.: ECL (Ladies Group) from Mt. Paddy Church will host a fund raising Turkey Dinner. The menu will consist of turkey, dressing, gravy, rolls, green beans, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Carry-out boxes will be available. Adult plates $6 and children $3. The church is located on 822 Hwy. 88 W in Jefferson. Pastor Tim Roten invites everyone to attend. For more information call 336-846-3174. 5-9 p.m.: Benefit Supper at Laurel Springs Community Center with costs being $7 for adults and $4 for children. 7 p.m.: Saturday Night Singing at Mt. View Baptist Church with the Liberty Baptist Church singers. Rev. Russell Sheets will be preaching. Everyone is invited. Sunday, November 6 7p.m.:TempleBaptistChurch will have a special service with Rev. Eddie Lewis as guest speaker and Mountain View Baptist Church choir singing. Pastor Rev. Glenn Woodie and members of the church invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Monday, November 7 6:30 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club will meet at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy 88 East in Laurel Springs. After the meal, Linda Worsham will present a program on "The Tomorrow Group", a nofee support group for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, at work in Ashe County. For more information, call 9829538. 7 p.m.: National Alliance for the Mentally III of the High Country will meet at the Watauga County Human will be held. Theme for this year's parade will be "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Being honored will be the men and women who served in the 1450th Transportation Unit and their families. Sunday, November 13 6 p.m.: Landmark Baptist Church will have visiting speaker, Pastor Andy Watson from Vanderpool Baptist Church in Watauga County. There will also be special sing­ ing by the Vanderpool Baptist Church Youth Choir. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy, and the congregation invite everyone to attend. November 18-20, 2005. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held at the M.C. Benton Convention Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. A weekend pass is also available for $10. For group rates, details and further information please call 336725-1516. 1st Annual "A Carolina Christmas Show" will be held at Hickory Metro Convention Center November 18-20 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 (65 and over). Children under 12 are free. For more detailed infor­ mation contact 828-758-0877 or check out the website at www.carolinachristmas.com. Saturday, November 19 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 19 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, Monday, November 14 be held at Sweet Aromas. Friday, November 18 Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Fair, showcasing the work of more than 150 fine craft artists from across the southeast. Media represented include clay, fiber, glass, leath­ er, metal, jewelry, paper, wood, mixed media, photography and printmaking. The Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair will be held Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Saturday, November 26 Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will Silas Creek Baptist Church be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 Fall Revivals Smethport Baptist Church will have revival services Sunday, October 30 through Friday, November 4. Services will begin at 7 p.m. and prayer room at 6:45 p.m. Rev. Melvin Sisson will be preaching. Pastor James Sechrest invites everyone to attend. Sugar Tree Baptist Church will begin revival services October 31 at 7 p.m. with Jimmy Williams as visiting evangelist. Pastor Jim Greer and congregation invite everyone to attend. Big Laurel Christian Union Church will have revival services November 2 - 6 with services beginning at 7 p.m. Rev. Dan Hess will be speaking. Pastor is Rev. Darrell Graybeal. Everyone is invited. Orion Baptist Church will hold revival services November 6 - 9 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mace Johnson speaking. Everyone is invited to attend. New River Baptist Church has revival November 6-11 with prayer room beginning at 7:15 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins will speak and there will be special music nightly. will have revival services beginning October 30 at 7 PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! continued on page 15 THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL Pick the winner of the race & win $20! — Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Entry Form Pit Stop for Prizes Race Qic.kip.fi S00 Texas Motor Speedway 1J-06-05 Race Winner 2nd Place PIT fTOP FOR PfilZEf RULES' 1• be 21 yeare old v older to enter- 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 4. How to Win A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly, you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. 3rd Place Your Name Your Address. B. BONUS POINTS - Pick the top three drivers in order of finish and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 City Phone # TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points.* 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win 'Bonus amount subject to change based on prior contest. Contest is made possible Can V Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? Parker Tie Company Inc. 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Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. The Market will close for the regular season after the last Saturday in October. Get your pit crew ready for the 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. The Market will close for the regular season after the last Saturday in October. 1 while supplies last' Includes • Nokia 2285 phone • S20 in talk-time minutes • Activation fee vv«ij*fr»r»oo StnlinrTde 1447 Mt MlnwnRri WNWIP 3ifc-719-000) 3WHJ77-J Axrra • TAD S-IHI.I* Tony I vjl| • l K. JMi, «M) K Carolina West O—Wireless www.c4rolHUwnl.to*n Your NASCAR Contest Headquarters! Jefferson Post 203 S. Second Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336-846-7164 www.jcfFersonpost.com You 're Always in Victory Lane When You Buy Your Car From Specialty Car Co. Inc. Over 80 SUV, Cars & Trucks to choose from Stop in today to see Marc, Phil or Roy! 336-667-6111 • www.specialtycarco(&jaol.com Get a great deal for gou and gear cretu. TZace Qaif ^pecad jA 1 Large 1 -Topping Pizza 20 Wings 2 Liter Drink $10 99 IO• West Jefferson • 246-7500 Please see our Friday, November 1 l,h edition for the winner information for the Dickies S00 NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the Dickic,s S00 on Sunday, November 6th and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 PACE 15 COMMUNITY EVENTS Ongoing events in our area continued from page 14 Mountain View Baptist Church will begin revival services November 13 - 19. Speakers will be Rev. Lloyd Day on Sunday night, Rev. Leonard Fletcher on Monday night - Thursday and Rev. Ken Holmes on Saturday night. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night with special singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge classes at three different locations with scheduled hours that accommodate everyone's schedule. For more information call 336-846-3900. Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10-12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10 -12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women In Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items including clothing, household items and more, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, MondaySunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe Party County Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Wed. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-4100. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Riverview Community Center is located in Creston. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the Holy Communion will hold November services at Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs on Sundays with Holy Eucharist celebrated at 10:00 a.m., coffee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter that has just been formed and are members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Share your interests and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine needlework. County Democratic today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club Fleetwood Preservation Organization announces its Deadline for Community Events is Wednesday and Friday at noon. E-mail events to tparunak@ jeffersonpost. com. Parish of the by Damian Kelleher Special to the Post foul odor from the sores of the lepers and the smell of death all around him. Brother Da­ mian said mass regularly and preached the Gospel of Je­ sus, come heck or high water. He helped build a hospital, school, and church by get­ ting funds and support from a stubborn Catholic bishop in Europe. I see the work that I do (with the Cooperative Exten­ sion Migrant Education Pro­ gram) as missionary work without the evangelizing of an organized religious order. Migrant workers (although not struck with leprosy! are thought of by some in Ashe County as outcasts and mal­ contents. It is my job to edu­ cate those people that noth­ ing could be further from the truth. How many of us would give up our own life today if the "bird flu," became a pandemic and we had to contain or iso­ late friends, family members, strangers, fellow Christians and or loved ones? What if in order to contain the virus we had to ship these people off to an island in the middle of nowhere? Would we have the guts to go with them, know­ ing full well that we might surely die along with them? How many of our ministers, rabbis or priests, would make the sacrifice that Brother Da­ mian did? Brother Damian volunteered. So the next time you meet someone named Damian, don't say or think "ooh, that's the name of the devil." Say or think that's the name of a servant of God. I dare not insult one of God's cherished angels! MVE reading celebration Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. Episcopal Damian Kelleher explains reason for name change People often ask me, Mi­ chael - oh Damian, why did meets every fourth you change your name to Da­ Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky mian? Isn't that the name of Mountain Barbecue. Everyone the devil? (Probably learned is welcome. For more from the Hollywood movies information, call 846-9068. about the devil in that hand­ for Creative some but evil boy.) Society Anachronism (SCA) meets I tell them that Damian at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday was my middle name given of each month holding next to me by my mother at my meeting at the Golden Corral baptism. I gladly chose to be Restaurant in Boone. Anyone called by that name and I pre­ interested in the history and fer that everyone do the same. times of the Renaissance My mother always wished and Medieval periods are that she had the guts to make invited to attend. The SCA is my first name Damian. She an international living history knew that there would be organization, dedicated a lot of ignorant people who to education of, and the truly think that Damian is researching and re-creating of another name for the devil. the arts and skills of pre-17th Actually Damian was far century Europe. If you have from it! He was a catholic an interest in this period of missionary in Hawaii, who history, please join us at our brought comfort, salvation monthly meeting or contact and the word of Jesus Christ Greg at druid@fastransit.net. to the lepers who were iso­ or on the web at www.sca.org. lated and sent to the island SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit of Malachi. Do a search for organization. Damian the leper or Damian Prenatal Education of the Bells, for detailed in­ Curriculum, Fridays at 6 formation about Brother Da­ p.m. for Latino families at mian. Ashe Family Central. The As you may know, lepers program is offered in four were considered outcasts and sessions, through December. heathens, Iwho according to Transportation and childcare is the religious community] "got available. For more information what they deserved for their call 846-0781. sexual improprieties." Sex Look Good...Feel Better at [according to scientistsj had AMH Mt. Hearts for women nothing to do with leprosy. undergoing cancer treatment. Damian transformed the Free information, make-up kit leper colony on the island and skin care. Call 846-0781. or Malachi, from an unorga­ Bro. William Branham's nized, desperate and unin­ sermons will be aired over habitable place, to an orga­ WMMY 106.1 FM radio on nized, self run, hopeful and Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 Christian one. Brother Dami­ a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. an was dedicated to spread­ Branham manifested Jesus ing the word. Christ the same yesterday, For example, despite the Ashe Party fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Greater regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Photo Courtesy of Damian Kelleher Damian Kelleher is a dedicated 4-H program associate with the Cooperative Extension Service Migrant Education Program and in his off hours enjoys professional acting roles. Here Kelleher (center) poses with other actors portray­ ing police officers. pnoto courtesy ot sanara Peterson Mountain View Elementary students in grades four through six celebrated the first nine weeks of a reading program last week by dressing as their favorite fictional character. They enjoyed participating in "book talks" and were treated to a special hallway celebration and breakfast. Winning cos­ tumes were chosen by the students. They are, from left, front row: Victoria Kastl (1st in 4th grade), Bobbie Jean Williams (1st in 5th grade); back row: Dean Bare (2nd in 5th grade), Evan Walker (2nd in 4th grade), Emily Ballou (2nd in 6th grade), and Lakota Blevins (1st in 6th grade). Teachers and staff, including Principal Kim Barnes, shown below, also dressed up and participated in the celebration. Teachers adopted a basic reading framework designed last year by sixth grade teacher Theresa Church to ensure that the ele­ ments of fiction, drama, poetry and nonfiction become real to their students. �PAGE 16 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Wildlife Enforcement pilot hailed as hero Pilot risked bad weather to save elderly man from freezing death RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 20) - Bruce Roberts spotted a dim light. Now he's a shin­ ing light. Roberts, an enforcement pilot with the N.C. Wild­ life Resources Commission, was honored Monday with a State Employees' Award for Excellence. He earned the award, the highest honor a state employee can receive, in the Safety and Heroism category for risking his own safety to locate a missing hunter in the mountains. The incident occurred in October 2004. Roberts, who helps ground officers track night hunters and other poachers, was return­ ing from a mission that had been cancelled because of bad weather. High winds, rain and fog make flying a two-seat airplane in the mountains treacherous. "You're visually im­ paired," the 15-year vet­ eran officer explained. "You lose your orientation to the ground. And although you're relying on instruments, in between the hills you really have to watch where you're going." Winging into the Morganton airport, Roberts over­ heard radio traffic about a 74-year-old hunter who had not returned to camp in the Linville Gorge Wilderness by nightfall. Roberts radi­ oed his fellow wildlife offi­ cers that he was nearby, al­ though he did not know how long he could remain in the air because of deteriorating weather and diminishing visibility. Time was critical. The hunter, Mason Butler of Paw Creek, had a history of heart trouble and diabetes. As rainfall became steadier and temperatures dipped into the 40s, hypother­ mia became an increasing threat. After about an hour, Photo by Dick Ives, NCDOT Roberts, using night-vision equipment, detected a faint Wildlife Enforcement pilot Bruce Roberts, right, accepts a State Employees' Award from light on the eastern slope Wildlife Capt.Ted Brothers. of Table Rock Mountain. He relayed the position to and fog drove him away. He times over the next hour, and directing rescuers ever ground officers before winds returned to the area several pinpointing the weak light closer to the light's source. Officers found Butler and led him to a waiting ambulance just as a steady downpour began that would persist through the night. Butler, exhausted from wan­ dering for hours, had given up and lain down in a bed of leaves before hearing the buzz of the Piper Supercub. As the plane flew overhead intermittently, he shined his Mini-Maglite, a small flashlight powered by two AA batteries, toward the sound, wondering each time whether the pilot had seen the signal. At last, two powerful flashlights swept through the trees toward him. "I've never been so happy to see people in all my life," Butler told wildlife officers after­ wards. Wildlife Capt. Ted Broth­ ers, who nominated Roberts for the State Employees' Award, said his officer, hav­ ing braved adverse weather and mountain darkness, is a hero even if "we will never know if his actions saved the life of Mason Butler." Butler himself has no doubt. "I think he saved my life. I don't think I could have made it through the night," he said. Roberts lives in Lenoir with his wife, Yvonne, and two daughters. Local Big Sweep collects 5.5 tons of trash Volunteers cleaned up trash from 33 miles of the New River and its tributaries in Ashe, Al­ leghany and Watauga coun­ ties during the recent New River Big Sweep. The National Committee for the New River (NCNR) organizes the event each fall. A total of 134 adults and children participated in this year's clean-up on Sept. 17. "These dedicated volun­ teers pulled out 149 tires from the river and picked up approximately 5.5 tons of trash from 16 differ­ ent sites. We applaud them for a task well done," said Debra Younts, outreach direc­ tor for NCNR. "This was my first Big Sweep, and I had a great time," said 11-year-old Tyler Hart, son and grand­ son of longtime NCNR members Don A. Hart, Jr. of Raleigh, and Donald A. and Mary Jane Hart of Raleigh and Ashe County. "It felt really good to help clean up the riv­ er. My favorite part was seeing all of the trash we picked up at the end. I love the river and don't understand why peo­ ple trash it. It was hard work but is was worth it in the end. I hope to help again every year that I can," he said. Glenn Bailey, son of Paul and Peggy Bailey of Ashe County, had this to say: "It's fun to see what inter­ esting things you can find." Paul Bailey noted that the most interest­ ing item he saw was a four-foot-long "I" beam. "It was pretty heavy. How anyone was able to put it into and carry it in a canoe is difficult to imagine," he said. Dr. and Mrs. Ed Perzel's volunteer team re­ trieved that "I" beam on a section of the North Fork. Jonathan Pitchford, an ASU graduate student, helped coordinate the New River Big Sweep. "It was a great experi­ ence to see what a differ- ence it makes for just a few people to come together and clean up the river,"he said. "It really made a vis­ ible difference in the way the river looks in the areas we were able to clean. Every big sweeper I saw had a pretty good time getting dirty, and I would like to thank all who volunteered their time to help out. Big Sweep was a smaller event this year than in years Photo courtesy of NCNR Volunteers pulled 149 tires from the New River during Big Sweep. This was just a part of the 5.5 tons of trash found. •A d o a /veiv J best friend*. IMms .^. A__A-._AJ__.IA A \ A A move litter from the state's coastal and inland waterways. The National Commit­ tee for the New River is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicat­ ed to protecting and en­ hancing the natural and cultural resources of the New River and its watershed. For more information call 336-2464871, email info@ncnr.org, or visit www.ncnr.org. A f4e c^t (Hot yivuty all yean.., •JEFFERSON POST •I • Garwood picked for working group State Senator John Gar­ wood (R-Wilkes), 45th Senato­ rial District, has been appoint­ ed by Senator Marc Basnight, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate, to serve as a member of the Spe­ cial Working Group on Teach­ er Licensure and Retention. Senator Garwood said, "My goal in these meetings will be to find a way to bring more highly qualified teachers to our classrooms, whether in­ state or out-of state." past, but the attitude and effort of everyone in­ volved was very big," Pitchford added. Younts said NCNR would like to extend a sin­ cere thank you to all the volunteers, outfitters, and the New River State Park folks who helped to clean the New River. The New River Big Sweep is part of North Caroli­ na Big Sweep, an annual statewide effort to re­ •••••••••• Fill out the form below and mail with payment to: Jefferson Post Circulation Department • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 >u r m fc ic In Ashe County: Name • $34.50 Address Seniors In Ashe Co.: • $30.00 State A Gift, freffli • 767 Fred Push Road • Grumpier, NC 982-4060 • Name Out-of-County (All) | • $44.50 , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. 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Parker Tie Company and West Jefferson Lions Club are co-sponsoring this year's event, which has been named the Parker Tie Company "Do It Best" Holiday Parade with a theme of "Coming Home for Christmas." The parade is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 12, begin­ ning at 2 p.m. in downtown West Jefferson. The route be­ gins at Ride with Pride Car Wash and ends at Southern States. Special grand marshals for this year's parade are the men and women of the 1450th Transportation Com­ pany of the NC Army Na­ tional Guard. They returned home this spring as heroes after more than a year of ac­ tive duty in Iraq and Kuwait. More than 80 applications have been received for the parade. Participants will in­ clude the Ashe County High School JROTC Cadet Flag Corps, mayors of the three towns (Dale Baldwin in West Jefferson, Dana Tugman in Jefferson, and Jason Ring in Lansing), the Ashe County High School Husky Van­ guard Marching Band and steel drum band, veterans organizations, queens of all ages from community and re­ gional pageant organizations, Scouts, Blue Ridge Senior Games medal winners, Fleet Feet Cloggers, fire depart­ ments and emergency rescue units, Ashe County Humane Society, two wrestling groups, a number of church organi­ zations, Riverview Red Hat Society, Shriners, Heritage, Iron Club, youth sports and civic groups, West Jefferson Lions Coub, Wilkes Commu­ nity College Ashe Campus SGA, local auto dealers, Ashe County Home Builders Asso­ ciation, Liberty Tax Service with their miniature donkey, a car by Wendy's, and Pizza Plus with a special inflat­ able. All eyes will be on the end of the parade for the commu­ nity's specially invited guest - Santa Claus! The jolly ol' elf will be transported by West Jefferson Volunteer Fire De­ partment. Deadline for parade appli­ cations has been extended to Wednesday, Nov. 9, for final applications to be accepted from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Parker Tie Company. Applications can be picked up at Parker Tie, Friendly Shoe Store, People's Drug, West Jefferson Town Hall, Western Jeffer­ son, Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cen­ ter, and Sally Mae's Empo­ rium. Interested participants may also call 246-6161 or 3844502 for more information. Parade organizers have re­ ceived the support of the fol- Peak weekend (finally) Signup period beginning for new Medicare prescription drug card See Parade, page 5 by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Remember our veterans Join in the annual Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, Nov. 11 11 a.m. Ashe County Courthouse Veterans Memorial Program will be offered by Ashe County High School JROTC with address by Commander John Marsh Post photo by Linda Burchette It took until November, but the peak weekend of leaves finally happened! Warm tempera­ tures and dry conditions helped delay the peak, which usually happens in mid-October. These beautiful trees were at Ashe County High School. Next week begins the signup period for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug card program. Senior citizens throughout Ashe County have been preparing for this program by learning all they can with the help of Ashe Services for Aging. Information and counsel­ ing have been provided by ASA, and this assistance will continue as the signup pe­ riod begins on Nov. 15. Open sessions for assis­ tance with the Medicare Part D prescription drug card pro­ gram are planned for today, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m., and also on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Counseling will be avail­ able during these times to help seniors with choices in the plan. Appointments are not necessary during these special counseling sessions; however, space is limited on the Nov. 17 date because of another function at the senior center (Christmas Bazaar). Seniors who need assistance at other times can make ap­ pointments Monday through Friday to receive help. The special presentations on Nov. 16 and 17 are offered through the NC Seniors' Health Insurance Informa­ tion Program (SHIIP), a divi­ sion of the NC Department of Insurance. Assistance will focus on the choices available to NC Medicare beneficiaries for the prescription drug cov­ erage benefit that begins Jan. 1, 2006. Beginning Nov. 15, eligible Medicare beneficia­ ries can select and enroll in a plan so that coverage will begin promptly on Jan. 1. Trained SHIIP volunteers will be available for the next six months to assist Medi­ care beneficiaries with these choices. For an appointment, call Outreach Coordinator Louise Caudill at 246-4347. Seniors do not need assis­ tance to get the card. Some will purchase the card and prices will vary. There are different versions of the drug card, and the senior center can help seniors understand the choices. Medicare Part D is the prescription drug card that goes into effect in January. The assistance being offered by the senior center is to help those on Medicare and with limited income and re­ sources apply for a subsidy to help them pay the cost of the drug card when it be­ comes available. Those who have Medicaid in addition to Medicare will automatically get the subsidy and do not need to apply for it, but they still need to sign up for a for­ mula to go with the subsidy. Applications for the Medi­ care Part D subsidies are available at the Ashe Senior Center or seniors may have received one in the mail from Social Security. Senior cen­ ter staff and Social Security representatives will provide assistance in completing the application for a subsidy to see if the applicant quali­ fies to get help paying the monthly premium ($37) and deductible ($250) for the Medicare drug card. "Medicare Part D signup will not begin until Nov. 15," said Caudill. "At this time, we will know what formu­ las you will have available to choose from. It will be im­ portant that you get a list of the medications you are tak­ ing so that you will be able to choose the correct company. Open enrollment for the fol­ lowing year (2007) will be held again in December 2006 and you will stay with the company until then." Seniors who qualify for a subsidy must sign up for a formula to go with the mediSee Medicare, page 5 Artist, students creating mural highlighting cultural diversity West Jefferson will soon be the site of another mural. The Ashe County Arts Council is sponsoring the new work of art on the side of the Geno's Restaurant building. The project is funded with an Arts in Education Residency Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council in partnership with Ashe Middle School, the West Jefferson Partnership Com­ mittee, and the Latino Cen­ ter. Winston-Salem artist Mar­ ianne DiNapoli-Mylet has been working with Spanish students at the middle school on the concept and design for the mural.The project will cel­ ebrate the diversity of life in Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Ashe County by spotlighting the changing face of local cul­ ture. The students, under the direction of Spanish teacher Margo Mullinax, have cre­ ated a design that reflects the beautiful landscape, Christ­ mas trees, music, an outdoor picnic, the river, and many faces and hands that live and work here. DiNapoli-Mylet is known for another mural in West Jef­ ferson, Traditions on the New River, at the corner of Jeffer­ son Avenue and Main Street. She has created murals across the state and is recognized for her use of vibrant color and a sometimes whimsical style. She is an accomplished paint­ er whose balance of technique and style result in images that are beautifully crafted. Her ability to engage the cul­ tural influences of the region is particularly significant in this project. The mural is being paint­ ed on fabric panels, a new, cutting edge technology for mural installations. The stu­ dents painted directly on the fabric, then the panels will be adhered to the wall with a special adhesive followed by a protective coating. Comple­ tion of the project should be mid-November. The Ashe County Arts Council has led the way in helping secure West Jeffer­ Remembering our fallen heroes in Iraq 2,035 U.S. service people killed (as of 11/4) 15,477 U.S. service people wounded (as of 11/4) son's place as "The Arts Dis­ trict." The downtown mural project began in 1996 with Robbie Franklin, owner of McFarland & Company, Inc., Pub­ lishers, commissioning local artist Jack Young to complete a mural next to the Ashe Arts Center. Several Arts Council funded murals followed, along with the commitment of in­ dividual building owners to enhance their buildings with outdoor public art. With the completion of the Geno's mural, West Jefferson is now home to 12 murals. For more information about the murals project, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 846-ARTS. Winston-Salem artist Marianne DINapoll-Mylet is working with Ashe County Middle School students to create a new mural. When completed, the mural will feature a look at the diversity of culture in the county, and will be placed on the side of Geno's Restaurant in downtown West Jefferson. Holiday closings Sustainable jobs conference Ashe County government offices and schools will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. The county landfill and convenience centers will also be closed. Ashe County government offices and schools will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The county landfill and convenience centers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. The Jefferson Post will be open this Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving. We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. The Ashe Center of Wilkes Community Col­ lege will host a conference on sustainable jobs on Friday, Nov. 11, at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Registration for the all-day event, including a lunch catered by Accidental Baker, is $20. For more information and to register, call Sherry Thompson at 336-846-3900, extension 233. For details about the conference, see the article on the front of our Friday, Nov. 4, issue, or go on­ line at www.jeffersonpost.com. Also see the ad on page 5 in today's newspaper. # �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES James Ceasar Krider Simi Valley, Calif. February 2,1921 October 26, 2005 James Ceasar Krider, age 84 of Simi Valley, CA, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at his home. Mr. Krider was born Feb­ ruary 2, 1921 in Ashe County to the late Ceasar and Ada Wilcox Krider. Mr. Krider was a member of the Canoga Park Elks Lodge, # 2190. Mr. Krid­ er was owner and operator of J C's Barber Shop in Canoga Park, CA for 40 years. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, No­ vember 2, 2005 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. A. B. Weaver officiated. Burial fol­ lowed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the funeral service. Mr. Krider is survived by his wife, Roberta "Bobbe" Krider; one son, James Krider of California; brothers, Jas­ per Krider of Battle Ground, Washington and Jack Krid­ er of Todd; sisters, Jo Ann Weaver and Nell Eller, both of West Jefferson, Betty Hayes of Boone, and Irene Miller of Todd; five grandchildren also survive. You may email condolenc­ es to the family through our website at cam. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel was in charge of the ar­ rangements. Roena Widner Wolfe Sugar Grove July 10, 1931 October 29, 2005 Mrs. Roena Widner Wolfe, age 74, of Sugar Grove, wife of the late Rev. Garnet C. Wolfe, died Saturday afternoon, Oc­ tober 29, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret Ann Townsend and friend, James Malaha, of Sugar Grove; Cathy Wilson and husband, Skip, of Purlear, Judy Milam and Jimmy of Creston and three sons, Freddy Wolfe and wife, Kathy, Terry Wolfe and wife, Debbie, of Sugar Grove and Gary Wolfe and wife, Tammy, of Valle Crucis. She is also survived by 28 grand­ children and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Pleas­ ant View Baptist Church in Damascus, Virginia. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Flowers were appreciated or memorial contributions could be made to Hospice of Watauga County, 136 Furman Road, Boone, NC 28607. Arrangements were by Hampton Funeral Service. Scotty Wayne Lambert West Jefferson April 16, 1999 October 30, 2005 Scotty Wayne Lambert, age 6, of West Jefferson, died Sunday, October 30, 2005. Funeral services wereheld on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 3:00 pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kent Eller and Rev. Rick Cornejo officiating. Buri­ al followed in the Scottsville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, two hours prior to the funeral service. Scotty was born in Watau­ ga County on Friday, April 16, 1999 to Bruce Wayne Lambert, II and Lisa Snyder Lambert. He was a student at Westwood Elementary School. He is survived by his par­ ents Wayne Lambert and Lisa Lambert, of West Jeffer­ son; his maternal grandpar­ ents, Darrell and Josephine Snyder, of Creston; paternal grandparents, Bruce and Karen Lambert, of Crumpler; a sister, Sarah Greer, of West Jefferson; a uncle, Colby Lam­ bert; an aunt, Evelyn Howell; several cousins also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www, bQonef«neialhflmet com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Lloyd Eller Allen Walkertown, NC July 19,1917 October 30, 2005 Lloyd Eller Allen, age 88, of Yorkwood Dr., died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1917 in Ashe Co., NC to the late Sampson and Tina Noland Allen. Mr. Allen was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He also was a re­ tiree of Hooker Furniture in Kernersville, and a WWII US Army Veteran. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Pope Allen of the home; a daughter, Marlene Decker and husband Michael of Walkertown; two sons, Harley Allen, of Walkertown and Raymond Allen and wife Em­ ily of Kernersville; a brother, Emmitt Allen of Oregon; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A funeral service was con­ ducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Gospel Light Baptist Church by the Dr. Bobby Roberson and Dr. Allen Dickerson. Burial fol­ lowed in Gardens of Memory. The family received friends from 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, No­ vember 1, 2005 at Hayworth Miller Cain Funeral Home in Kernersville. Peter Frank DiVenere James Edmonson Nevin III Danville, Va. August 19, 1931 October 30, 2005 James Edmonson Nevin III, M.D. of 339 Hawthorne Drive died at his residence after a period of declining health on Sunday, October 30. He was born August 19, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Charlotte Clary Nevin and James Ed­ monson Nevin, Jr. Dr. Nevin established his surgical practice in 1965 in Danville joining Dr. Charles Easley, Jr. He retired as se­ nior partner of Southside Surgical Specialists in March of 2005. Dr. Nevin's mission throughout his career was to provide quality medical and surgical care to his patients while maintaining high eth­ ical standards regardless of the patient's ability to pay. He was a part-time Associate Professor, Division of Surgi­ cal Oncology of the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University from 1972 to 1992. He was a clinical investigator for The National Cancer Institute for sixteen years. During his distinguished career, he was the author of many articles based on his cancer research which were published in prestigious medical journals. He was a pioneer in the field of cancer research with the publication of "The Continuous Arterial Infusion of 5 Flourouracil as a Therapeutic Adjunct in the Treatmen t of Advanced Car­ cinoma of the Bladder and Prostate" and was awarded special recognition for his scientific exhibit based on the research at the meeting of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in San Francisco, California in 1974. His extension re­ search on the treatment of breast cancer was published in The American Journal of Surgery and the prestigious journal, Cancer in 1982. His research on the treatment of carcinoma of the ovary,"The i Use of Intravenous Phenyl­ alanine Mustard followed by Supervoltage Irradiation in the Treatment of Carci­ noma of the Ovary" was pub­ lished in the journal, Cancer in 1983. His publication of "Carcinoma of the Gallblad­ der - Staging, Treatment and Prognosis", published in Cancer, is widely recog­ nized and frequently used as a reference in current gallbladder cancer research. In 1991, Dr. Nevin published his research on Non-Smallcell lung cancer in the Jour- West Jefferson April 15, 1920 November 1, 2005 Peter Frank DiVenere, age 85 of West Jefferson, NC, died Tuesday, November 1,2005 at his home. Mr. DiVenere was born April 15,1920 in Bristol, CT to the late Thomas and Carmella DiVenere. In ad­ dition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Thomas. Mr. DiVenere was a retired captain in the US Army where he served over 23 years. He was a veteran of WWII. He managed the Elk Lodge in San Jose, CA. Mr. DiVenere's many interests included pho­ tography, poetry writing and golf. He owned Pete's Bar in CA, after retiring from the military. He also taught in the military and at Boden College in Maine. A Gathering of Friends was held from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2005 at Badger Funeral Home. Me­ morials may be made to Ashe Animal Shelter. Mr. DiVenere is survived by his wife, Barbara L Di­ Venere; three daughters, Tamara DiVenere of West Jefferson, NC, Tommie Jean Olds of Hollywood, CA and Angie Stansberry of Lansing, NC; one son, Peter Dennis was recognized in May 2005 DiVenere of Ashburn, VA; by the Commission on Can­ two sisters, Gracie Kolwolski cer for his service of twentyand Elizabeth DiVenere both two years as Cancer Liaison of Bristol, CT; two brothers, Physician to the American Dominic DiVenere of Iverton, College of Surgeons. CT and Matthew DiVenere of He was a graduate of Jacksonville, FL; three grand­ Fishburne Military School, children; three great-grand­ Waynesboro, Virginia and children; several nieces and while there, lettered in nephews. track, football and basket­ You may email you condo­ ball. He was a member of lences to the family through the track mile relay team our website at www.badgerfu- which set the Virginia state .com. record in 1949. He ran the Badger Funeral Home quarter mile in 52 seconds. was in charge of the arrange­ His undergraduate educa­ ments. tion was at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine where he earned a BA degree in chem­ istry in 1953. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree Mendel "Doc" from Tufts University Medi­ Wallace Smith cal School, Boston, Massa­ Warrensville chusetts in 1957. He com­ March 31,1912 pleted his surgical residency November 4, 2005 Dr. Mendel "Doc" Wallace at University Hospitals and Smith age 93 of Warrensville, Case Western Reserve Uni­ NC, died Friday, November 4, versity in Cleveland, Ohio 2005 at Segraves Care Cen­ in 1965. He was a National Institute of Health Fellow ter. in Immunology from 1962Dr. Smith was born in Pres­ ton County, WV on March 31, 1963. He was commissioned nd 1912 to the late W.A. and Bes­ a 2 lieutenant during the sie Furman Smith. He served Korean Conflict in June of in the Air Force during World 1953. He was recalled in the U.S.Army as a physi­ War II. cian in 1959 and served as Graveside services were held Monday, November 7, a surgeon in Fort Bragg, NC. 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Ashley In 1960 he was provisional Cemetery in Warrensville. company commander of the 82nd Medical Company of Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. nd Dr. Smith is survived by a the 82 Airborne Division. son, Mendel W. Smith II, of He was recalled during the Berlin Crisis as command­ Warrensville. Memorials may be made ing officer of the 377 Thorac­ to: Hospice of Ashe, NC Hwy ic Surgical Unit. He served 88 East, Jefferson, NC 28640. as instructor for the Medi­ Send condolences to the cal Officers Career School family by visiting our website at Fort Sam Houston, Texas from 1962-1965. He served as a member com Badger Funeral Home of the board of directors of was in charge of the arrange­ the American Cancer Soci­ ments. ety, Virginia Division; the Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency; Southwest Virginia Professional Stan­ dards Review Foundation, Area III; member of the Medical Society of Virginia Vanguard Committee for overseeing federally imple­ mented health and health related programs; and the Medical Society of Virginia Business Coalition Com­ mittee. He was a founding member and chairman of the West Piedmont Health Planning Council; member and chairman of the Profes­ sional Education Committee, Virginia Division, American Cancer Society; member Ad Hoc Committee for the Vir­ ginia state-wide tumor reg­ istry; member of the board of directors, Danville Cancer Association; Medical Society of Virginia Professional Re­ view Organization; and Mid Atlantic Oncology Program. He served as Vice Counselor, Medical Society of Virginia for six years and as a del­ egate for eighteen years. He was a member of many professional organization in­ cluding the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, Ameri­ can Society of Surgical On­ cology, Fellow of the Ameri­ can College of Surgeons, The Southeastern Surgical Con­ gress, Virginia Surgical So­ ciety, Southern Medical As­ sociation, American Board of Surgery, American Medical Association, State Board of Medical Examiners of Vir­ ginia, Medical Society of Vir­ ginia, Mid Atlantic Oncology Program, and the American" Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Clinical Trials Group/National Society. Locally, he served as pres­ ident of the Danville-Pittsyl­ vania Academy of Medicine, chairman of the Department of Surgery of Danville Re­ gional Medical Center for six years, chairman of the General Surgery Residency Program and Surgical Peer Review Committee; and as president of the medi­ cal staff of the Danville Re­ gional Ambulatory Surgical Center. Dr. Nevin was a member of First Baptist Church and always a vocal participant of the "Roundtable" Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Danville Golf Club, the Rotary Club of Danville, the Young Men's Club, The Ger­ man Club, and The Colonel Young Brigade of Fishburne Military School. He was a past president of the Dan­ ville Museum of Fine Arts and History. Dr. Nevin is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tommi Kay Tomlinson Nevin; two daughters, Cynthia Nevin Hoen of Morristown, New Jersey; and Jennifer Nevin Rosado and husband, Kris, of Ellicott City, Maryland; two sons, James E. Nevin IV and wife, Tammy, of Lake Worth, Florida; and John E. Nevin and wife, Missy, of St. Augustine, Florida; and a brother, John M. Nevin and wife, Joy, of Richmond. Nine surviving grandchildren are Katie and Trisha Hoen, James Nevin V, Joshua and Natalie Nevin, Kyle and Ryan Rosado, and Dawson and Amelia Nevin. He is also survived by his very special and long term caregivers, niece, Mi Kina Ann Jordan, nephew and niece, James and Suzanne Anderson, and sisters-in-law, Patricia Tomlinson Sobey and Gayle Tomlinson. Nine nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and nephews, and one greatgreat niece also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Fri­ day, November 4 at First Baptist Church, Main Street in Danville with Dr. Thom­ as Jackson officiating. The graveside service and inter­ ment was held at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jef­ ferson, North Carolina at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Novem­ ber 5, 2005 with Rev. Jack Miller officiating. The family received friends at Townes Funeral Home on Thursday evening, November 3 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the church im­ mediately following the ser­ vice and other times at the residence, 339 Hawthorne Drive. The family suggests memorials be made to Pan­ creatic Cancer Research, Massey Cancer Center/Med­ ical College of Virginia, P.O. Box 980037, Richmond, Va. 23298. George M. Yale Trap Hill Died November 3, 2005 George M. Yale, 88, beloved husband of Blandina Ward Yale, went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 3, 2005. George was a native of the Trap Hill Community in Wilkes Coun­ ty. He is the son of the late John and Sallie Johnson Yale of Trap Hill. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Yale and Foster Yale, both of Wilkes County. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Blandina Ward Yale, of Charlotte, his sister, Mrs. Sallie Belle Lycan of Black Mountain, NC, and nu­ merous nieces and nephews. George earned three combat stars while bravely serving his country in Gua­ dalcanal, New Guinea and Bouganville, during World War II. He was a retiree of the A & P Tea Company, where he worked for 35 years. He loved his Lord, his wife, his fellow man, and his church. He had been a mem­ ber of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Char­ lotte for the past 42 years. He was an active member of the Livingston Class for many years. A more loving husband, brother, uncle, or friend, you will not find. For George was truly a gentle soul. He was kind and generous to all who knew him. A memorial service was held at the chapel at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte on Monday, No­ vember 7 at 2:00 p.m. Pas­ tors Keith Bingham and Ron Riley officiated. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 6, 2005 at Chestnut Hill United Method­ ist Church in Crumpler, NC. The family received friends from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Rob Brooks officiated. Interment followed immediately after the service in the church cemetery. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church or Memo­ rial United Methodist Church of Charlotte. You may send condolenc­ es to the family at our webP.O. Box 148, Jefferson, NC. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrange­ ments. (336)982-2121. Social services prepare to assist with heating bills RALEIGH - People who need help paying for their heating bills this winter can apply at their county department of social services for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The program fives low-income families or individuals a one-time cash payment to help pay their heating bills. The application period ip frpm Nov. 7-18. In February, all eligible households wilLreceive a check in the mail. Households that receive food stamp benefits may be automatically eligible to receive an energy check without having to make a separate application. Those households should have received a notice in the mail this month. Anyone who did not receive a notice in the mail and other low-income families who wish to apply should contact their local department of social services. Elderly and/or disabled who are unable to visit their local department should telephone the county depart­ ment of social services for assistance or send a repre­ sentative to apply for them. Applicants should take information about income, such as wage stubs for the month of October, information about savings accounts or checking accounts and other assets, as well as the name, date of birth, and social security numbers of each household member. Applications will be taken in all 100 county depart­ ments of social services. Contact your local DSS for information. Last year, 211,959 households received heating assistance from LIEAP averaging about $66. The amount of this year's assistance will depend on the number of people who apply. For more information, call your local county depart­ ment of social services. The NC CARE-LINE at 1800-662-7030 can direct callers to their local agency. Obituaries are fuHUhed in the Tuesday's edition of the Jefferson Post. E-mail tparuMAk@jefferseKpest.com fax., (336) 846-7165 or call, (336) 846-7164 for more information. IN LOVING MFAIORY OF BILLY LAAIBLRT ) * * m THL BROKLN CHAIN NX"c little knew that morning lliat God was going to call your name in lile. Weioved you dearly: In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone... lor part ol us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peacelul memories, Your love is still our guide, and (hough we cannot see you, Mm <irc always at our side, Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same: But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. j^^yOnphenc, lerry, Ponna & Bailey Lambert �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust receives grant Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust (BRRLT) has recently received seven grant awards from the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund. These grant awards will defray expenses incurred in the development of conservation easements on seven properties. These properties include: a horse farm of 63 acres in Alleghany, an historic prop­ erty of 63 acres in Ashe, a tree farm of 165 acres on Wilkes, a Christmas tree farm of 40 acres in Ashe, a 60-acre wooded tract in Yancey, a 155-acre wooded tract in Wilkes, and a 170acre high elevation tract in Watauga and Avery. As six of these easements are be­ ing donated, and one is be­ ing acquired in a bargain sale, these grant awards Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust will protect a total of 716 This rolling farmland will be preserved, thanks to a conservation easement. acres quite inexpensively. To date, BRRLT and the vate, non-governmental, non-profit corporation Clean Water Management whose mission is to assist landowners in the Trust Fund working togeth­ protection of their property, primarily through er have protected 14 prop­ conservation easements. BRRLT practices grass­ erties totaling 2566 acres in Sir roots conservation, being primarily landowner n this manner. 8" driven in its approach to land protection. Since Blue Ridge Rural Land 9 it's founding in 1997, BRRLT has protected over Gi­ Trust works to "Preserve 5300 acres in Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Wilkes, Rural Communities and Mitchell, Yancey and Watauga counties. Culture in Northwestern The North Carolina Clean Water Manage­ rt North Carolina through the ment Trust Fund was established in 1996 to | Protection of the Land Re­ | help finance projects that enhance or restore 9 source Upon Which They degraded waters, protect unpolluted waters, 8. Depend". BRRLT is a priand/or contribute toward a network of riparAPPALACHIAN RESOURCE ian buffers and greenways for environmental, edu­ cational, and recreational benefits. According to re­ cent estimates by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, more than $15 billion is needed to protect and restore water quality in North Carolina. For more information about Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust, conservation easements, and rural land preservation in northwest­ ern North Carolina, please contact Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust, P.O. Box 2557, Boone, N.C. 28607, or at 336-359-2909, or info@brrlt. org, or visit our web-site at www.brrlt.org. blue ridge B I UE Ridqe C ONCERT S ERI ES presents R U R A L LAND TRUST Ashe native named Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year by Jim Thompson Editor Local bluegrass fans will remember when Cindy Brooks Baucom brightened the airways with her regular show on WKSK. It was in 1987 that Bau­ com, a native of the county, signed off the air on her Bluegrass Spectacular and headed out into the larger world. On Oct. 27, 22 years of working on the air and pro­ moting the music she loves— bluegrass—paid off. Baucom was named Broadcaster of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Baucom got to accept her award on the "holy of holies" of country and bluegrass mu­ sic—the stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, one-time home of the Grand Ole Opry. "A love of Bluegrass was instilled in me early in life," Baucom says. "My father, a bluegrass musician, fre­ quently had band practices at our home as I was growing up in the mountains of North Carolina (Ashe County). As a child I attended Fiddlers Conventions and Bluegrass Festivals, having the oppor­ tunity to hear some of the best music anywhere; but more importantly, starting building friendships many of which remain with me today. My radio career started at the age of 17." After leaving WKSK, Bau- home top Vocal Group hon­ ors as well as Gospel Record­ ing of the Year at the Oct. 27 awards event. i The Grass Cats 1 1, 2005 CENTER • 8:OOpM TickEis $ 10.00 FOR MORE INIORMAUON CAII 246^6060 NovEiwbfcR Asht Civic The Blue Ridge Concert Series is sponsored by Mount Jetterson Mortgage Company, Parker Tie Company, Inc., Roten Insurance Agency, Magic Video Music & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse, Lonesome Pine «t 1-800-BLUEGRASS, Premier Electric Co and Nichol's Trucking Go Grand Opening Saturday;November 12th 10am-5pw A AHd <lke jZadifkut II Photo courtesy of Cindy Baucom L-R: Cindy and Terry Baucom with Alison Kraus. com went to work for WKBC in North Wilkesboro, again hosting a bluegrass show as. well as being an on-air per­ sonality. From 1995 to 2004, she was heard on WFMX in Statesville. Then in January last year, she cut loose with her own syndicated radio show, KneeDeep in Bluegrass. Baucom is presently heard regularly on stations across the United States. She has made her mark on the bluegrass world in other ways. She has served as em­ cee at many bluegrass festi­ vals, most notably MerleFest in Wilkesboro. She is also a contributor to Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine as both a writer and photographer. And she even finds time to perform with various bands. It was also a very good evening in the Baucom household for husband Terry. Terry, who married Cindy in 2003, is the banjo player with Doyle Lawson and Quicksil­ ver. This famous band took Chamber to host open house The Ashe County Chamer of Commerce & Visitors enter will host an Open louse at the Chamber's new icility on Saturday, Nov. 12 •om 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artist Bessie Clay will be n hand from noon to 2 p.m. to sign a special collector's edition Christmas tree or­ nament, created especially for the Chamber to pay trib­ ute to the Ashe County Arts Center. Everyone is invited to drop in to visit, and to see the Chamber's new facility. The Ashe County Cham­ ber of Commerce & Visitors Center is located just across from First Citizens Bank in downtown West Jefferson, at 303 East Second Street, Suite B. Subscribe today to the Jefferson Post Call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 • Ladies Ready-to-Wear • Ladies Accessories • Bridal & Formal Wear • Quincenera Gowns Under $400 • Tux Rental • Vintage Clothing • Home Decor • Colonial Candles • Gift Items Downtown West Jefferson 336-846-6421 Hours: Monday - Saturday - 10AM - 5PM After Hours by Appointment �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers PAGE 4 without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER S, 2005 Editorial Lottery follies Legend has it that the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes traveled about with a lantern—looking for an honest man. Were Diogenes alive today, he might be well-employed in Raleigh (he might have to carry extra fuel) looking for people to serve as lottery commissioners. So far, two of the nine commissioners appointed to establish our state's socalled "education" lottery have resigned. One claimed not to have enough time for the work. The departure of the sec­ ond, Kevin Geddings, is still sending shock waves inside the Beltline and beyond. Geddings was one of the choices of House Speaker Jim Black, D-Mecklenburg. Now Black is already under federal scrutiny because one of his aides, Meredith Norris, appeared to be actively lob­ bying for two clients—with­ out being registered as a lobbyist. One of the two was Scientific Games, which just so happens to run lotter­ ies—and the state has yet to pick a vendor for the "educa­ tion" lottery. When Geddings was first appointed, he said he had no business deal­ ings with potential lottery vendors. He did admit to a personal—rather than busi­ ness—friendship with the vice president of Scientific Games. After a while, Geddings owned up that he had a for­ mer business relationship with this vice president, Alan Middleton. About this time, some Republicans and edito­ rial writers began to call for Geddings' resignation. He replied as one deeply wronged. Then, suddenly, on Nov. 1—after saying he would not resign at least twice— Geddings threw in the towel. The reason flashed over the news wires a few hours later: clear proof that Geddings was being paid by Scientific Games at least up until his being named to the lottery commission. Indeed, he received a paycheck from them the day before the appointment! Now the best thing you can say about Speaker Black is that he is lousy at checking out people and their connections. Another conclusion, however, could be drawn... In the meantime, the ugly corruption that is part of the Raleigh world inside the Beltline is once again clear. Having been railroaded into a lottery with legislative strong arm tactics worthy of the organized crime ele­ ments who used to run the similar numbers rackets in big cities, North Carolinians should at least expect the gambling to be conducted in an honest fashion. As for Speaker Black, time will tell what the feds find out as they dig into the fascinating world of Raleigh politics. Fasten your seatbelts. Member: (USPS 441-810) N.C. Press Association Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Linda Burchette Copy Editor Tammy Parunak Sports Reporter Shane Hopkins Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog Data Input Elaine Elliott Classified Manager Sandra Moretz Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws Advertising Sales Peggy Benson Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott Graphic Artist Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 I All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. War of wills To the Editor: Coming soon to a TV screen In your home, The War in Washington. Currently the upcoming conflict is in the reconnaissance stage. Both sides will amass their forces, and assess the weaknesses of their adversary. In fact it's already started on CNN. There'll be no negotiations and the mood of take no prisoners will prevail. On the right: the president's nominee and those who believe that only the leg­ islature can write law and the Constitution is the blueprint to follow in the process. On the left : those who feel the Constitution is a living document and can be inter­ preted depending on the ideals and feelings of those in the judicial branch. Already, liberal stalwarts like Chuck Schumer and Ted Kennedy are attacking, lay­ ing out the ground work for a lengthy protracted battle. Key words and phrases will be,mod­ erate, (agreeing with liberals sometime) centrist, (agreeing with liberals sometime) main­ stream, (agreeing with liberals sometime) protecting privacy rights, (abortion of children, by children .without parental knowledge) the extreme right conservative base, ( anybody who opposes a woman's right to choose)(abortion!| and judi­ cial philosophy which is only acceptable by the left if it agrees totally with the left. Harriet Miers might have been confirmed had she not withdrawn her nomination. She may have been qualified to sit on the bench of the nations highest court and therein lie the problem with her selection. Too much is at stake to play a wild card in this game. Much will be said about a "swing vote". I have been at a loss to locate that particular descrip­ tion in article II section 2 of the Constitution. Diversity will be another leftist "logo" piece trying to be fitted in the court structure. There is no mandate for racial, ethnic or gender classification in the makeup of the court other than that imagined by people who have replaced common sense logic with feelings. I look forward to the hear­ ings and the battle that will force liberal ideologues to show their true colors. Since the day's of FDR, who engineered the stacking of the court into an activist, socialist leaning body, we have had a judiciary that has been essentially acting in a legisla­ tive capacity. We now have a chance to "turn back the clock", a favorite quote of the left, and undue some of the irre­ sponsible harm done to this country by past activist court decisions. Democrats might filibuster. Ooooh! The party in power (sorry!) can and will as is their prerogative, change the rules and dispense with that foolishness. So turn on the TV and eiyoy or become ill depending on your view of the proceedings. It promises to be a great show. Bill Reed HI Crumpler Faith lost To the Editor: I hope that everyone knows that Virginia Foxx took $5,000.00 from Tom DeLay, who has been arrested for money laundering in Texas. Seems that Ms. Foxx is get­ ting closer and closer to Bush, this should worry all of us who voted for her. It is oblivious that she is being told how to cast her votes. I thought she would be for the good of the voters. I do not have faith in her anymore. Elizabeth Dole is being asked to return $81,320.00 by the Federal Election Committee. She has taken this money from corporate con­ tributions. Now we have two North Carolina politicians in trouble over dirty money. I will never vote for her again. I have lost faith in the Republican Party. I hope every­ one in this county will open their eyes to what is going on. I hate being lied to and the only thing I can do is vote. I say to all voters know who you are po£6 TH\!> ^ t&u Gd * N6V T2WEP 'STATE PARK TO (PINAU-W) EXPAUb *vrv\ STATE PvrtK-HASE. TOTALLING "$23 M\U-\0N November 4 at the Turchin have been thrown in prisons in Center in Boone. Educational Iraq during military "sweeps" videos explaining the tradi­ and detained there and tor­ tion of honoring the faithfully tured for no reason other than departed; also colorful paper hopes that they "might" have voting for before it is too late. Bill Bullock flowers, wall decorations, can­ some pertinent information. Laurel Springs dles, baked bread, and Altars An article in Newsweek on commemorating various peo­ "torture in Iraq" recently quot­ ple including soldiers who died ed a soldier from Chicago as saying, "There were freaking in Iraq will be on display. I hope that our commu­ horrible things people were nity could learn more about doing. I saw detainees who To the Editor: other cultures and appreci­ had feet smashed with ham­ Halloween is both Christian ate the differences by attend­ mers. One detainee told me he and Pagan. The word Pagan ing educational events such had been forced by Marines is from the Latin paganus, as The Mexican Day of the to sit on an exhaust pipe, and meaning a country dweller. Dead at the Turchin Center, he had a softball-sized blister A pagan is also referred to Mayer Gallery, West Wing 423 to prove it." One of our NC as a practitioner of an earth West King Street in Boone, soldiers, Ian Fishback, from based Religion. The changes November 1-19. Fort Bragg accused Donald in season had a much more I would pray that everyone Rumsfeld of lying to Congress profound impact on our ances­ in their own beliefs is cor­ when he said that systemic tors who lived in a pre-indus- rect and although our religions torture was not taking place in trial area with an agricultur­ may be different they would Iraq. As a devout Christian, he ally dependent society whose both serve us as strong guides said his conscience would not life depended on the growth for integrity and kindness in permit him to be silent. of crops and the change in the relationships to other people. People have argued, "What seasons. They did not have I would hope we do not carry about the horrible things the electricity for heat, gasoline fear in our hearts and hatred terrorists are doing? What for transportation, or clocks to of the unknown. I would wish about those Muslims who are mark their time. that as a community we could cutting off people's heads?" The Celts, who lived 2,000 see the universal graciousness That's a valid' point. Because years ago in the area around in all things and show our own they are doing horrible things, Ireland, celebrated their new compassion through practice. do we stoop to their level and year on November 1. This day Anyone from the community say that we are no bettermarked the end of summer is welcome to attend this event that we have no standards? Or and the harvest and the begin­ in Boone to learn about other do we take the higher ground? ning of the dark, cold win­ cultures, have a good time and John McCain, the Republican ter, a time of year that was celebrate with friends. senator who has led the effort often associated with human Karen Gross to ban torture, said, "This isn't death. Celts believed that on Jefferson about who they are. This is the night before the New Year, Thanks to Rachel Shinnar about who we'are. These are the boundary between the for these Sources: www.azcen- the values that distinguish us worlds of the living and the tral.com and http: / / www. from our enemies." McCain dead became blurred. On the diadelosmuertos.us / has attached an amendment night of October 31 they cel­ to the new defense appropria­ ebrated Samhain, when it was tions bill, which would estab­ believed that the ghosts of the lish what is allowed in interro­ dead returned to earth. (From gation rooms. It forbids cruel, the History Channel) inhuman or degrading treat­ Seasonal changes were and To the Editor: ment regardless of nationality still are celebrated around the There is an interesting or physical location and defines planet. The Spaniards who new show on ABC called such treatment as the same as conquered Mexico in 1521 "Commander-in-Chief," which that which is prohibited under brought about the fusions of centers on the 1st female the U.S. Constitution. The Catholic attitudes and indige­ President. Each show seems Senate voted 90-9 to approve nous beliefs.To make the ritual to address situations taking the McCain amendment. more Christian, the Spaniards place in this country. Last Bush has threatened to veto moved it from the ninth month week's show concerned the the entire appropriations bill if of the Aztec Solar Calendar, use of "torture." Intelligence it contains McCain's language. approximately the begin­ had uncovered a plot by an Dick Cheney met with McCain ning of August to November Islamist group to bomb schools and tried to convince him to 1 and 2 so it coincided with in the U.S. One member of the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Islamic group had been cap­ exclude the CIA from any tor­ Day celebrated today in other tured. The President instruct­ ture restrictions. I must confess I was conflict­ countries and Halloween cel­ ed that she did not want this ed about the issue as I watched ebrated in the United States. man tortured for information. All Saints Day is a universal Time was running out, how­ this new show. Although the Christian Feast that honors ever, and attacks were planned thought of smashing people's and remembers all Christian for the next day. Eventually feet with hammers is horrify­ saints, known and unknown. the captured man gave up the ing, I found myself wonder­ In the West especially Roman names of all members of his ing, "Is sleep deprivation or Catholic, Lutheran, and terrorist cell, and the attacks other forms of light torture Anglican Churches kept it on were circumvented. Later the okay sometimes?" And then I found myself appalled to November 1. President found out that tor­ be thinking in this manner. Another seasonal celebra­ ture had been used. She fired tion known as Day of the the woman in charge, although But I've never been in a war. Dead will be exhibited at the it was obvious that this televi­ I would be interested in the Turchin Center in Boone. It sion President had conflicting opinions of ex-POWs or any is organized by a partnership feelings about the issue. The of our military people regard­ between the Department of Speaker of the House pointed ing this issue. I believe it's an Management at Appalachian out to her, "If the attacks do issue the American people are going to have to confront and State University and High take place and the bloody bod­ Country Amigos, Inc,a regional ies of little children are scat­ come to terms with in deciding non-profit organization whose tered around the country, do who we are as a people. Susan Phillips mission is to, "bridge cultur­ you want to be able to tell their Vilas al, language, and educational parents that you did every­ differences [between Spanish thing possible to prevent it?" and non-Spanish speaking Express your views I have to admit that this members of the community] show caused me to consider by offering program services both sides of the torture argu­ The edrtonal page of the Jeflerson Rxt is available, free of charge, for that include education, refer­ ment. The country was in a readers to express their views. All it rals, interpretation/translation crisis situation and children takes is a letter to the edrtor The sub­ services, advocacy and spe­ could have died. If I had a child ject of the letters should be a matter cial events." I spoke to Rachel in one of those schools, would of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Shinnar, Assistant Professor I really care what they did to Letters must be signed with an and coordinator of the event get information out of the ter­ address and phone number tor veri­ who said, "I am excited to be rorists planning the attacks? fication purposes. Only the writer's part of this collaborative effort But it also stated that tor­ name and community will be pub­ lished. Letters must not be libelous between Appalachian State ture seldom works, and the and no poetry will be accepted tor University and High Country major reason we don't torture publication. Amigos and to see Mexican is because it puts our own Please address: To the Editor, culture celebrated in the high soldiers in jeopardy when they Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to country." are captured in other coun­ jthompson® jeffersonpost.com. The official opening was on tries. Many innocent people Letters to the Editor On Halloween Torture �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Mountainhome Music hits road for vist to North Wilkesboro Mountainhome Music is going on the road again, this time to North Wilkesboro to assist in a fundraiser for the Pastoral Care Counsel­ ing Center of Wilkes. "I was invited to put this show to­ gether last summer, and I'm glad we'll be able to bring it to life this weekend," said Joe Shannon, Mountainhome Music producer and host. "I live in Boone, but I work in Wilkes County so I want to do all I can to be involved in both communities." In addition to Shannon, performers will include Da­ vid Johnson, Steve Lewis, Scott Freeman, Cindy Baucom, Laurie Nicholson, and Dave Haney and Lisa Bald­ win. Joe Shannon is a musi­ cian, writer, and teacher. As a musician, he founded Mountainhome Music elev­ NC Bluegrass Breakdown. en years ago, "to honor the She is currently the produc­ music and musicians of the er and host of the nationally Appalachian region." As a syndicated bluegrass show, writer he has one play and Knee Deep in Bluegrass. two, soon to be published, For this concert, she will books. He currently teach­ play bass fiddle and sing. es at West Wilkes Middle Cindy Baucom lives in ElSchool. kin. David Johnson, from Laurie Nicholson is a Purlear, is a full-time studio pianist and singer. She has musician. He has twice been been playing piano for Joe named National Studio Mu­ Shannon for over ten years, sician of the Year in the field she was a lead character in of gospel music, and he has his play, Blue Ridge Blue many of his own CDs, which and Gray, and she frequently feature his eclectic instru­ performs on Mountainhome mental skills and stylistic Music. Laurie Nicholson variations. lives in Blowing Rock. Steve Lewis is a former Lisa Baldwin and Dave National Banjo Champion Haney are singer-songwrit­ and first place winner of ers from Boone. They have bluegrass banjo and guitar been perfecting their har­ at Merlefest. He lives in mony since 1991, and their Todd, North Carolina. quality and simple elegance In 2005 Scott Freeman have garnered national at­ took first place in mando­ tention. In a review about lin at the Wayne Henderson their latest CD, "Where We Festival in Ruby, Virginia. Belong," Bluegrass Unlim­ His is also a fine, old-time ited magazine said, Baldwin fiddler. He lives in Galax, and Haney, "have a love­ Virginia. ly and understated style, Cindy Baucom grew up strong yet easy going and • •. •< in Ashe County, but is well 11 gentle." ">i1 • Ir The concert will be Satur­ known in Wilkes County as a radio personality on WKBC, day, November 12 at the First where she was program Baptist Church of North and musical director of the Wilkesboro. Starting time is morning show and hosted 7:30. Admission is $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the The Ashe County Public Library has been awarded a Grassroots Projects Pool Grant by the Ashe County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. The grant requires a dollar-for-dollar local match, generously supplied by the Friends of the Library. The library will use the funds to add to its collection of music CD's by local and re­ gional artists, and to host a concert series featuring some of these artists. New CD's have already begun arriving at the library, and will soon be available for checkout. The concert series is planned for spring 2006. "We appreciate the sup­ port of the Ashe County Arts Council, the North Carolina Arts Council, and the Friends of the Library," said Ashe County Librarian Jim Mc­ Queen. "This area has a rich musical heritage, and many talented musicians carry­ ing on that tradition today. We are so pleased to be able to make this wonderful mu­ sic available to the people of Ashe County." For more information on the local music collection, the concert series, or any other library programs and servic­ es, please call 336-846-2041, or visit the library web site: www.arlibrary.org. over (Nov. 15, 2005-May 15, 2006), you will be charged an extra 1 percent per month plus the $37 monthly premi­ um for each month that you waited," Caudill added. Caudill said the enroll­ ment period lasts until next May, but she suggests seniors get signed up before the end of the year to take advantage of it. Medicare continued from front page cations or pay all their costs out of pocket. "If you choose not to sign up for Medicare Part D and want to join after the first open enrollment period is door. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the down­ town Mast Store and Rydell Music Center (Boone), Blue Moon Guitars (West Jeffer­ son), and at Minton Music in Wilkes County. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Other upcoming Moun­ tainhome Music concerts in­ clude Mountainhome Holi­ days on Saturday, November 26. This concert will feature songs of Thanksgiving and will be at St. Luke's Epis­ copal Church in downtown Boone. The final concert of the year, An Appalachian Christmas, will be on Sat­ urday, December 3. An Ap­ palachian Christmas will feature seasonal favorites performed by many of the performers who have been on Mountainhome Music throughout the year. For information about the Wilkes County concert call 336-838-1644. For infor­ mation about all other con­ certs call 828-264-8118 or go to www.mountainhomemusic.com. Mountainhome Music is affiliated with the Blue Ridge Music Trails project, an outreach program of the North Carolina Arts Coun­ cil. Parade continued from front page lowing businesses: Ashe County Motors, Mill­ er Insurance, Heritage Au­ tomotive, Superior Pontiac, Winners Circle Restaurant, Blue Ridge Electric and Bur­ gess Furniture. Prize groups for this year's parade are: Best Business Float, $200 in free advertis­ ing in the Jefferson Post; Best Non-Profit Float, $200 from Barr Insurance; and Best Youth Unit, $100 from AEV. Due to safety concerns for parade viewers, especially the children, no candy or oth­ er items will be allowed to be thrown to the crowd from any participating unit. Parade participants wishing to hand out candy, coupons or other items may have some of their group walking next to the crowd to hand things out. Ig­ noring this rule last year re­ sulted in a child suffering an eye injury from candy thrown and one child, running after candy, had a foot run over by a vehicle. Also, a number of mothers stated they could not enjoy the parade for trying to keep their small children from running into the street after items thrown from ve­ hicles. Town officials have agreed that, although they do not want to do so, they are being forced to take action to pro­ tect the children. Thus any unit observed with people throwing anything to the crowd will be removed from the parade immediately. Several horse units have applied to participate in the parade. Again for safety con­ cerns, as well as sanitation, police request that no horses be ridden through town ei­ ther before or after the pa­ rade. Drop off point for horses is the parking lot of the old Northwestern Lodge across from Smoky Mountain Barbe­ cue. Riders will need to drop the horses off at that location and then take their trailers to Southern States to load the horses after the parade. There will be the usual $5 New library grant will add concerts, CDs by local/regional musicians cleanup fee for each horse. at West Jefferson Town Hall When the application and the or look for Lions Club mem­ fee for the number of horses bers at the street corners col­ listed is received, an ID tag lecting the toys. Any funds left over from will be made for each horse and provided to the rider pri­ the horse unit cleanup fee or to the parade. Only those will be used to purchase pres­ with the ID tag will be al­ ents to go with the toy contri­ butions. lowed to participate. "Remember," ask the Lions, As part of the Holiday Pa­ rade, the Lions Clubs in West "that all those involved with Jefferson and Riverview will the parade are volunteers, be collecting toys for the chil­ giving freely of their time to dren of Mississippi and Loui­ help the county residents and siana who lost their homes visitors enjoy a fun and safe and possessions due to Hurri­ holiday parade. Participants canes Katrina and Rita. Any­ and viewers can do their part one wishing to contribute can by cooperating with the rules bring a new, unwrapped toy and looking out for the safety to the parade and drop it off of children." Concerned about the environment? Concerned about jobs? Concerned about the cost of fuel? This is an event you don't want to miss! Join us for JOB CREATIO FORSUST LIVELI INDUSTRY & .UO.UJ Be a part of the disc November 11, 2005 Registration 8:30 am Sessions I-VI: 9:00-4:15 pm Session VII: 7:00 pm Cost only $20 including lunch At Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC Hosted by Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College, The Small Business Center of Wilkes Community College, Appalachian State University, Appalachian Coalition for Just & Sustainable Communities Also sponsored by: Ashe Chamber of Commerce and the Center for the Development of Social Responsibility. ADVANCED MEDICINE ... With the combined resources of Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital. Appalachian Right here. Right now. Close to home. Regional Healthcare System offers services that allow you to receive the most advanced medicine close to home. Some of our services include: • Behavioral Healthcare • Restorative Care Cancer Center • Sanger Heart Clinic Kidney Dialysis Center • Birthing Center Heart Catheterization • Wellness Center • Cardiac Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Surgery • Imaging and Lib Services APPALACHIAN Regional Healthcare System • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Home Health W A T A U G A M E D I C A L C E N T E R • C A N N O N M E M O R I A L HOSPITAL �Friday—November 11 Varsity Football NCHSAA Playoffs - Round I East Lincoln Mustangs 7:30 p.m. Admission $6 Directions taking 421 S - MERGE onto I 77 S, Take the NC-73 exit EXIT 25 - toward CONCORD/HUNTERSVILLE TUrn RIGHT onto NC-73 W / SAM FURR RD. Continue to follow NC-73 W. Approx. 10 miles End at 6471 Highway 73 - East Lincoln HS in Denver, North Carolina Huskies lose heartbreaker, 17-10 BOWLING TUESDAY LEAGUE Open Frame Gang N.R. Archery VA-NC Concrete Mike's Mufflers State Dry wall Barr Insurance Harris Guitar Rep. Little's Fitness Lee's Trees M.L. Reed Electric H.C. Carpentry T.W. Enterprises 24—12 21—14 21—14 19—16 19—17 18—17 18—18 18—18 17—19 15—20 12—24 11—25 High Game Scratch S. Taylor 255 M. Lcserra 246 J. Cannon 236 High Game Handicap S. Taylor 298 M. Leserra 263 J. Cannon 253 High Set Scratch J. Cannon D. Leserra M. Leserra 658 620 586 High Set Handicap J. Cannon 709 S. Taylor 704 692 D. Leserra Women's High Game I. Miller (scratch) 165 M. Surber (hdcap) 226 High Individual Average R. Frye 186 184 J. Ham G. Baugess 183 High Team Average Mike's Mufflers 848 N.R. Archery 839 Open Frame Gang 822 THURSDAY LEAGUE Tucker Masonry Chcmi-Con Bill's Garage Bledsoe Concrete Radio Hill Sales A-Tcam Church's Const. Cardinal Lanes Ashe Co. Motors 27—9 27—9 22—14 19—17 18—18 17—19 17—19 16—20 13—23 High Game Scratch R. Weaver 258 A. Tucker 255 S. Katz 241 High Game Handicap A. Tucker 272 L. Miller 266 R. Weaver 264 High Set Scratch R. Weaver S. Katz A. Tucker 657 655 615 Ashe County is seeded #11 in state playoffs by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter The Ashe County Hus­ kies battled their toughest opponent of the season for the Mountain Valley Con­ ference Championship on Friday night in Dobson—the (5-0) Surry Central Golden Eagles. Although the loss secured the MVC title for the now 6-0 regular season champs, they didn't get it easily, as the Huskies de­ livered the hardest-hitting competition that Central had seen in the conference this season. The home team got on the board early in the game with a field goal to give them a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, freshman Ritchie Absher got his first chance of the season at a field goal, and he nailed it from 30 yards out to tie the score at 3-3. With the first half winding down, the Golden Eagles got in the end zone to give them a 9-3 edge going into the break. Less than two minutes into the third quarter, the Golden Eagles' running back broke loose on a 46yard run and he was too fast to be caught. After the ex­ tra point kick, Surry Central had a 17-3 lead. The next nineteen minutes were an offensive drought for both squads, but Justin Hodges took the pitch from quarter­ back Ethan Goodman and then stunned the defensive secondary with a 19-yard pass to Nic Vannoy for their f J Photo by Shane Hopkins Joseph Moser makes a great effort and nearly pulled down this catch. first touchdown of the game. Graybeal's kick made it 1710, but with only 2:47 left in the game, it was a case of too little, too late. Coach Dale Galloway com­ mented, "We're disappointed that we didn't win Friday night, but it is a process, as we finished dead last in the conference in 2002, and in 2005 we played in the cham­ pionship game and lost by seven; I feel good about that Overall W-L-T Pet. Team Surry Central (Dobson) 7-4-0 .636 Starmount (Boonville) 5-6-0 .455 Forbush (East Bend) 4-7-0 .364 Ashe County (West Jefferson)7-4-0 .636 Wilkes Central (Wilkcsboro) 2-9-0 .182 North Surry (Mt. Airy) 1-10-0 .091 North Wilkes (Hays ) 1-10-0 .091 League W-L-T Pet. 6-0-0 1.000 4-2-0 .667 4-2-0 .667 4-2-0 .667 2-4-0 .333 1-5-0 .167 0-6-0 .000 PF 286 184 154 278 113 113 133 Friday Night Football Stats by Ron Ray Ashe County 8 65 7-16 81 1-1 54 146 1-0 7-55 0-0 23:54 2-13 2-7 6-33.3 Team stats First Downs Rush Yards Pass Comp/Att Pass Yards Pass TD/INTs Total Plays Total Offense Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Sacks-Yards Possession Time 3rd Down Effic. 4th Down Effic. Punts-Average Mountain Valley Standings by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Women's High Game H. Lcserra (scratch) 177 H. Leserra (hdcap 234 High Individual Average S. Katz 197 R. Weaver 195 M. Leserra 188 188 G. Baugess High Team Average Tucker Masonry 886 Chemi-Con 840 Cardinal Lanes 824 FOOTBALL SOCON 4-1 (6-3) Appalachian Georgia Southern 5-2 (7-3) Western Carolina 4-2 (5-3) 3-2 (7-2) Funnan Chattanooga 3-3 (6-4) Wofford 3-3 (5-4) 3-3 (5-4) The Citadel 0-5 (3-6) Elon THE SAC 7-0(10-1) 5-2 (8-2) 4-3 (5-4) 3-4 (6-5) 3-4 (5-5) 3-4 (4-6) 2-5 (5-5) 1-6(3-7) On Thursday night the JV Huskies football team hosted Surry Central for their final game of the sea­ son in what would be the deciding factor as to wheth­ er or not they would finish with a winning season and set a school record. It didn't take long for all that to be decided, as the Huskies took a quick 24-0 lead in the first quarter over the Golden Eagles, and they went on to win by a whopping score of 48-6, giving them a 6-4 (winning) record—the first time in ACHS history that both varsity and JV squads have finished with winning seasons. Buster Phillips' fumble recovery got things going de­ fensively, and Tavin Holman followed up with a quick score on offense to give' the Huskies some early momen­ tum. Daniel Wain caught a slant pass for the extra two points for an 8-0 score. Aaron Green came up with another fumble for the punt team, and Kelsy Combs ran one in on the next drive to put them up 16-0, after Hoi- PA 208 262 287 162 244 255 394 24-0, and the there were still * t h r e e quarters to left play. T h e Golden • i t ' Eagles responded finally with a 60yard bomb •& . 0 ' W that put f d, - • M • them on the board, down 246, after a Photo by Shane Hopkins failed ex­ Kyle Guyton busts through the defensive line and tra point gets a big sack on Central's quarterback. conver­ sion. Da­ man picked up the deuce on kota Price got in on the TD a sweep around the end. Fans began to feel like action for Ashe on their next they were having d6j& vu, drive to make it 30-6, and as Dylan Brown jumped on Combs would take the ball a fumble on Central's next in all the way from midfield possession, and Ashe Coun­ before the halftime break to ty made good on the other put them ahead comfortably side of the ball when Kyle at 36-6. In the second half, it was Guyton scored the third TD Holman immediately scor­ on the night, then added the extra two, courtesy of Guy­ ing on a 70-yard dash (42ton once again. The Huskies 6), and Buster Phillips re­ were in total command at covered another fumble to set up an Aaron Greene 68- it>,. Surry Central 10 248 1-4 23 0-1 46 271 3-1 13-136 4-26 24:06 1-8 1-1 4-33.8 yard score to end the game at 48-6. Coach Galloway stated, "I was very pleased with how they exploded with intensi­ ty on Thursday night. They had the opportunity to fin­ ish with a winning record, and they did it convincingly. They finished 6-4 on the season, and the varsity fin­ ished 7-4, which makes this the first season in school history that both teams have had winning records the same year. It's another benchmark for us that we feel very good about." - v 1 • J ^3 ji^9 m kmF *, Pf $ •v iBfl J W Photo by Shane Hopkins i Tavin Holman scrambles away from a Golden Eagles de­ fender to score a touchdown against Surry Central. NFL SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL i process. Now we'll put that game behind us and focus on playoff football." The Hus­ kies' loss put them in a three-way tie for second place in the Mountain Valley Con­ ference with Forbush and Starmount, each with a 4-2 MVC re­ cord. Accord­ ing to confer­ ence by-laws, Photo by Shane Hopkins coaches must Sophomore Chris Rash gets a nice in­ draw numbers out of a hat to terception and heads downfield on the determine the return. official stand­ This Friday they will ings for state playoff purpos­ travel to Denver, where they es. So, on Saturday the three will play the #6 team, the coaches met at the Shell East Lincoln Mustangs, at Station on Ashbury Road 7:30pm. off Highway 421, just like it Coach Galloway comment­ was straight out of a scene in ed on East Lincoln, "They're Friday Night Lights. Rules good skilled athletes, and state that the draws are to they like to throw a lot. be done alphabetically, and Number two is a very tal­ Coach Galloway went first, ented tailback (Ryan Sikes), drawing the number four. and our defense will have to The MVC fourth sport end­ stop him. They've been on ed up placing Ashe County a roll the last three weeks, at #11 in the Western 2-AA winning by convincing mar­ (double 'A' for larger 2-A gins and scoring a minimum schools) bracket. of 35 points per game." JV team ends season with 48-6 blowout High Set Handicap R. Weaver 675 S. Katz 670 A. Tucker 666 Presbyterian Carson-Newman Newberry Catawba Lcnoir-Rhyne Mars Hill Wingatc Tusculum This week in Husky sports Mt. Airy East Wilkes 49 14 Alexander Central 27 South Caldwell 3 Surry Central Ashe County 17 10 West Wilkes North Stokes 31 14 Freedom East Burke 24 13 Starmount North Wilkes 48 35 South Stokes Alleghany 24 18 Murphy Swain County 14 6 Forbush Wilkes Central 20 14 Hibritcn West Caldwell 13 10 Wallace-Rose Hill 23 Warsaw Kenan 18 Elkin East Surry 31 14 Avery County Mitchell County 14 6 East Lincoln South Iredell 35 0 COLLEGE LSU Appalachian 24 0 North Carolina Boston College 16 14 South Carolina Arkansas 14 10 41 21 Lenoir-Rhyne Catawba 17 13 Western Carolina Wofford 24 0 Georgia Tech Wake Forest 30 17 Notre Dame Tennessee Tusculum Mars Hill 43 28 Georgia Southern ' Furman 27 24 Clcmson Duke 49 20 Southern California 51 Stanford 21 Carson-Newman Wingate 47 14 Chattanooga The Citadel 31 21 Miami Virginia Tech 27 7 Arizona UCLA 52 14 Presbyterian Newberry 38 7 NC State Florida State 20 15 Virginia Temple 51 3 Army Air Force 27 24 Carolina Tampa Bay 34 14 Atlanta Miami 17 10 Chicago New Orleans 20 17 Pittsburgh Green Bay 20 10 Washington Philadelphia 17 10 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 SPORTS Near upset for soccer team earned victory over the Hus­ kies at 3-2. Coach Richard Gill com­ mented, "They played an outstanding game. Saul Carias received a hip injury and was out the whole game, which hurt us defensively, as he's one of our strongest defenders. Hopefully next year we'll be right back in there and take it to the next level. It's certainly some­ thing to build on. Overall I'm extremely proud of the way they played and came together; they peaked at the right time." by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Photo by Shane Hopkins Roxanne Thomas had a great come-from-behind victory against Central Davidson, but her comeback efforts against Wilkes Central came up a couple of points shy in a close tiebreaker. Tennis team falls to Central The ACHS men's soccer team received a surprise wild card berth into the state playoffs last week, and they traveled to West Hen­ derson (seeded #2) to play their first game. Some may have assumed that the Huskies would've been blown away, perhaps a shutout at the least, but the initial underdogs quickly proved to any assumers— and the unsuspecting West Henderson team—that they were not to be taken lightly. The contest was very close throughout both peri­ ods, as Juan Jose Resendez and Lorenzo Sanchez each scored goals for Ashe Coun­ ty and the defenders held the home team to only two goals. The 2-2 score forced an overtime period, and when neither team scored, a second overtime period was played. West Henderson managed to get a ball into the net to secure a hard- Photo by Shane Hopkins Senior Lorenzo Sanchez (shown here in recent competition) scored a goal for Ashe County in the first round of the state playoffs last week. in 3rd round by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter After advancing to the state dual team tournament for the second consecutive season and breaking last year's record by winning two dual team matches, the ACHS women's tennis team was eliminated in the third round of competition last week—by none other than their confer­ ence arch-rival, Wilkes Cen­ tral. Although the Huskies lost 6-2, the match was much closer than the score indi­ cates. Two singles matches were barely lost in thirdset tiebreakers which could have gone either way. Had they gone to Ashe County, the score would have been 44, and the #1 doubles match (which wasn't necessary to play) would have determined the winner. Nonetheless, the tennis team has had another incredibly successful season, and there's already antici­ pation for 2006, as all of the top six players will be return­ ing for another strong run at school records, the conference championship, and state tour­ nament action. Individual match results were: #1 Lorna Vega def. by Em­ ily Mathis 0-6, 1-6; #2 Ivey Tant defeated Laura Rollina 6-3, 7-5; #3 Amy Curcio de­ feated Megan Caudill 6-4,2-6, 7-4; #4 Alex Eller def. by Sar­ ah Brown 3-6, 2-6; #5 Rachel Curcio def. by Allee Olson 5-7, 6-4, 7-9; #6 Roxanne Thomas def. by Sarah Johnson 1-6, 67, 8-10. In doubles, A.Curcio/ Eller def. by Rollins/Caudill 5-8 and R.Curcio/Thomas def. by Olson/Johnson 6-10. Coach Vickie Herman com­ mented on the match and the season, "After playing Wilkes Central twice this season and then seeing them at the conference tournament, regionals, and the state tourna­ ment, both teams knew each others style of play very well. The match was going to come down to mental toughness and the ability to play under pressure. "Ivey Tant, a freshman, had only lost two singles matches this entire season and they were to the Wilkes Central senior she was play­ ing. I was glad to see Ivey hit some hard, confident shots as the game got close and come away with a big win. "Amy Curcio also had a close match that went to a tiebreaker. After losing the second set she came out and played some great shots to win her match, also. "Lorna Vega played Em­ ily Mathis about as well as I have seen her play this year but Emily is just tough to beat. "Alex Eller had a better match than her score shows. She was hitting some great shots and taking her oppo­ nent to deuce several times. "Rachel Curcio played the closest match of the day. Her match literally came down to the last stroke. For a fresh­ man in a big game she gave it her all and really tried to beat her senior opponent. I was very pleased with her effort. "Roxannne Thomas can never be counted out of a match. She came back against her Central Davidson oppo­ nent and she did the same at Wilkes Central. Down 4-1 in the second set she came back Photo by Shane Hopkins to tie the score up 6-6 and force a tiebreaker. It was as Senior Michael Graybeal (334 saves as goalkeeper this sea­ close as Rachel's but we lost son and scored two goals), and Freshman Ritchie Absher it 10-8. (youngest varsity player, scored four goals on the season, "We had to change sites defensive standout) are Husky Soccer players who turn into after singles and move to football kickers on Friday nights. Wilkes Community College where they have lights. This is the second year in a row we WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY 2005 have had to move at a critical point in an important state Runner of the Year - Lindsay Groce (Wilkes Central) match. It is very frustrating Coach of the Year - Renee Pickard/Gary Bcnesh (Wilkes Central) for a number of reason^. "We ended up losing two of ALL CONFERENCE the doubles matches and the final score was 6-2 with Wil­ Sabrina Ashley (Wilkes Central) kes Central winning. Allison Bennett (Wilkes Central) "We had a great season Savannah Boyd (Forbush) all-in-all. The conference was Kayla Branciforte (North Wilkes) much stronger and second Ivy Edwards (Surry Central) place this year was harder to Emily Gamble (Ashe County) come by then last year. We Lindsay Groce (Wilkes Central) advanced to the Elite Eight Molly Hanes (Ashe County) in the State Dual Team Tour­ Melinda Lackey (Wilkes Central) nament and Lorna and Ivey Ashton Little (Ashe County) made a great showing at the Deanna Owens (Surry Central) Conference Tournament by winning it. They did well at the State Individual Tourna­ Honorable Mention ment, too, finishing in the top eight of the state. We all are Kelsey Crook (North Surry) excited about next year be­ Stacey Groce (Wilkes Central) cause everyone will be back. I Mandy Jensen (Ashe County) hope we can get a lot of prac­ Emaline Shotley (Ashe County) tice in during the off-season and improve on some of the Erika Vestal (Starmount) things we had trouble with this season. This is a great group of girls with lots of tal­ Support the Huskies ent. However, as we saw in this Friday night as they travel to our travels around the state these last few weeks, there East Lincoln High School to take on are an awful lot of talented tennis players in North Caro­ the Mustangs in lina. The dedicated, hard­ working girls rise to the top Round I of the NCHSAA Playoffs. and win the big games." G 2005 ACHS Women's Tennis Records 10-2 Conference TEAM (0) 14-4 Overall (Top 8 teams in the state) (Second Place) •One of the 2 best teams in the western region^ SINGLES MVC-- —Total Top 6 Team Individual 54-17 87-23 74-31 112-37 SINGLES (Top 6) MVC 8-4 Lorna Vega 10-2 Ivey Tant Amy Curcio 11-1 8-4 Alex Eller Rachel Curcio Roxanne Thomas Total 10-7 16-2 18-3 12-7 21-7 15-10 (Exhibition) Cyndi Lawler Brittany Brown Ashley Blevins Anna Martin Cyndi & Ashley Roxanne & Anna 10-4 9-0 3-2 3-0 DOUBLES MVC-- —Total 13-4 11-0 5-24-0 1-0 1-0 25-7 31-10 42-17 50-20 m DOUBLES MVC Lorna/Ivey 9-3 Amy/Alex 10-1 Rachel/Roxanne 6-3 Rachel/Cyndi Rachel/Anna Roxanne/Cyndi Roxanne/Anna Brittany/Ashley 2-0 Brittany/Cyndi Cyndi/Anna Ashley/Anna Total 19-7 14-3 9-7 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 4-0 0-1 1-1 0-1 IU $ K ][ IE SS 1/ Photo by Shane Hopkins Graybeal has kicked 24 extra points this season out of 32 attempts, and made 5 of 5 at Alleghany, and 6 of 6 against North Wilkes. 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Charges are based on a sliding fee scale by assessing income and number in the fam­ ily. For information about our services or to enroll in a clinic or receive medical treatment, all persons need to call 246-9449. Appoint­ ments are needed for all clinics except General Clin­ ic. Immunizations are given every day, Monday - Friday without appointments. Primary Care, MondayFriday; Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Monday; Family Planning, Maternity = and Colposcopy, Wednesday; Pediatric, Tuesday; Pediat­ ric Nurse Screening, Dental, Clinic days vary. WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children) If you are a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpar­ tum woman, infant, or child less than 5 years of age, and meet certain eligibility guidelines, you may qualify to participate in the WIC program. WIC is a special supplemental food program that provides individually prescribed packages of food to those who are eligible. There is no cost for this ser­ vice. If you want to know if you qualify to participate in the WIC program or know someone who does, contact 246-2013. == Commodity distribution on Friday, November 18 The Ashe County De­ partment of Social Servic­ es will be holding a USDA commodity distribution on Friday, November 18, 2005, in the community center at Family Central, between 9:00am and 12:00 noon. The following items will be available: asparagus, whole frozen chickens, cranberry sauce, green beans, milk, canned cling peaches, dehydrated pota­ toes, chocolate and vanilla pudding cups, and sweet potatoes. The regulations remain the same for certification. Tickets will be given out at the door only, for those who are in line at 8:00 a.m. You do not need to bring or send your EBT card to re­ ceive commodities. Please bring boxes for food items and keep in mind, some of the food is frozen. 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Kaplan addresses local Democrats With flying snow and a surly wind blowing outside, former State Senate Presi­ dent, Ted Kaplan, spoke to an overflow audience of Ashe County Democrats Tues­ day, October 25, at Smokey Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson. Taking insurance companies out of health care process would greatly reduce costs, said Kaplan, a Demo­ crat from Forsyth County. He pointed out that thirty per­ cent of health care cost comes from paper work incidental to medical care. He advocates giving employers a tax reduc­ tion for providing employee health care programs. Kaplan stated that his experience in state government led him to believe that health care deliv­ ery could be made more effi­ cient and at less cost if much of the paper work were elimi­ nated. Kaplan, exploring a poten­ tial campaign for Congresn against Virginia Foxx in the Fifth District, said that he supported clean air and clean water. "I support clean wa­ ter and clean air, we can not live without those things", he explained. Kaplan also advo­ cates a plan to exit the war in Iraq, saying we must have a way to get out. Kaplan stated that educa­ tion was the key to creating jobs and fostering economic growth, saying that we need to be number one in education on the planet. He sees a good education at the best way to compete with other nations and keep jobs at home. Ted Kaplan grew up in Winston-Salem. He attended schools in Forsyth County, graduating from Reynolds High School in Winston-Sa­ lem. He attended Guilford College until he joined the US Navy in 1967. He served in Vietnam as a riverboat cap­ tain. After returning to For­ syth County, he was elected president of the local Young Democrats Club. "*• He was elected to the North Carolina House in 1976, serv­ ing three terms. He was elect­ ed to the State Senate in 1984 where he served for ten years, four of which were as major­ ity leader. He is married to Deanna Frazier Kaplan and they have five children ages 6-16. All of whom attend public schools in Winston Salem. He serves as a Trustee at the North Carolina School of the Arts and recently served on the Board at Winston Sa­ lem State University. Kaplan is a Director at Kaplan Ear­ ly Learning Corp, a family owned business. Ashe Democratic Chair, Melba Jones, welcomed ev­ eryone and scheduled the next meeting for December 6 which will be a joint Novem­ ber and December meeting. Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, Melba Jones, in­ vites all Democrats to attend the party's monthly meetings at Smoky Mountain Barbecue ,, A.S.H.E. „< V^o mefo,^° 2:00 PM EST. Starting then, those with Internet access may acquire their tickets easily by visiting www.mer­ lefest.org and, if purchas­ ing assigned seats at the Watson Stage, actually pick their seat location on line. Those without Internet ac­ cess may purchase tickets by calling 1-800-343-7857 (US only) or 336-838-6267 (nonUS), weekdays. Tickets may also be ordered by fax (336838-6277) and mail (Mer­ leFest; P.O. Box 120; Wilkesboro, NC 28697). Those interested in volunteering for MerleFest should call 336-838-6292. Vendor info: 336-838-6292. Sponsorship inquiries: 336-838-6423. MerleFest 2006 has also confirmed appearances by Paul Asbell; R.G. Absher & Extra Measure; Alberti Flea Circus; Angel Band; The Avett Brothers; Biscuit Burners; Roy Book Binder; Laura Boosinger; Chatham County Line; Thad Cockrell & Caitlin Cary; The Cot­ tars; Donald Davis; Cheick Hamala Diabate; The Dillards; The Ditty Bops; Di­ xie Dawn; Robert Dotson; Double Decker String Band; The Duhks; Feufollet; Flumpa & Friends; Pat Flynn & Friends; Frosty Morn Band; The Grascals; Green Grass Cloggers; Mitch Greenhill; Nora Guthrie; Jason Harrod; Algia Mae Hinton; Clyde Hollifield; David Holt & the Lightning Bolts; Clint Howard Band; Ill-Mo Boys ; The Isaacs; David JacobsStrain; Reverend Robert Jones; Si Kahn; Jim Lauder­ dale & his Bluegrass Band; Jack Lawrence;James Leva; The Local Boys; Clay Lunsford; The Mammals; Bill Mathis; Andy May; Mount Rogers Ramblers; Nash­ ville Bluegrass Band; NC Thumb and Finger Style Guitar Players; Pilot Moun­ tain Bobcats; Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen; Paul Rishell & Annie Raines; Wayne Scott; Larry Skip­ per; Steep Canyon Rangers; Tut Taylor; Joe Thompson & Bob CarlinjTom, Brad & Al­ ice; Happy Traum; Jay Ungar & Molly Mason; Charles Welch; Pete & Joan Wernick; The Wilders; and the Wilkes Playmakers. All bookings are subject to change with­ out notice due to circum­ stances beyond the control of the festival. Major MerleFest 2006 sponsors include BluegrassCountry.org; Burger King; C&J LP Gas Company/ G&B Energy; Cedar Creek Custom Case Shoppe/TKL; Charter Communications; Chetola Resort at Blow­ ing Rock; Collings Guitars; Curtis Media; Deering Ban­ jo Company; First Qual­ ity Musical Supplies; GHS Strings; Gibson Musical Instruments; Hardees/Dermox; Homespun Tapes Ltd.; iBluegrass & The Acoustic Network; J D'Addario & Co; John Pearse Strings; Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouses; mvyradio.com; Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC; Sprint; Stelling Banjo Works; Sugar Hill Records; Taylor Guitars;Tyson Foods, Inc.; WBRF Radio; Western Beat Entertainment;WFMX 105.7 FM; Winston-Salem Journal; WNCW Public Ra­ dio; WUNC 91.5 FM; and WXII-TV 12. MerleFest Informa­ tion: 800-343-7857, merlefe8t<g>wilke5C€Jedu, or www. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except for November and December at 7 p.m. Call 846-9068 for more info. A Safe Home for Everyone EOS WILKESBORO, NC: Wil­ kes Community College has announced that acclaimed singer-songwriters John Prine, Robert Earl Keen, and Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodri­ guez, bluegrass pioneer and Hall of Honor member Curley Seckler, hot young mandolinist Josh Pinkham & the Pinkham Family Band, and Maggie Peterson, "Charlene Darling" from 'The Andy Griffith Show," have joined the lineup for MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festi­ val in celebration of the mu­ sic of the late Merle Watson and his father Doc Watson, on its campus in Wilkesboro, NC on April 27 - 30, 2006. Among those previ­ ously announced as joining Doc Watson and Merle's son Richard Watson for MerleF­ est 2006 are Rory Block; David Bromberg Quartet; Alison Brown Quartet; Sam Bush Band; Guy Clark; John Cowan Band; Jerry Doug­ las Band; Bela Fleck & The Flecktones; Emmylou Har­ ris; Hot Tuna; The Lee Boys; Laura Love Band; Nickel Creek; Tony Rice Unit; Peter Rowan; Darrell Scott; Mike Seeger; Pete Seeger; Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers; Gillian Welch; and The Waybacks featur­ ing special guest Bob Weir. MerleFest will also welcome the Woody Guthrie tribute Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway, along with individ­ ual performances by tour members Slaid Cleaves, Eli­ za Gilkyson, Jimmy LaFave, and Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion. Wilkes Com­ munity College has present­ ed MerleFest since 1988 Ticket sales for MerleF­ est 2006 will begin on Tues­ day, November 8, 2005 at is in need of several Christmas tree stands for a special fundraising/awareness project. They are needed by Thursday, November 10. If you have a new or used tree stand that you would like to donate, please contact Debbie at 982-8851. r fa//// n/a//, < /O ( / / // I aoe/z/Ae/* /J? - 6t/ f// and Ac II Rural transportation meeting The High Country Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO)'a Rural Transportation Coordinat­ ing Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, No­ vember 16, 2005 in the High Country Council of Govern­ ments offices at 719A Greenway Road in Boone. The meeting is open to the pub­ lic. The High Country Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO) is a col­ laborative effort between the counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey; the in­ corporated municipalities in the seven counties; the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT); and the High Country (Re­ gion D) Council of Govern­ ments. The High Country RPO is involved in all as­ pects of transportation plan­ ning in the region, and oper­ ated through the actions of two committees - The Rural Transportation Coordinat­ ing Committee (RTCC), com­ prised of county, municipal, and NCDOT staff; and the Rural Transportation Ad­ visory Committee (RTAC), comprised of county and municipal elected officials. Both committees meet on a periodic basis, but always on the third Wednesday of the month (more information on the High Country RPO can be found on the High Coun­ try Council of Governments' website - http://www.regiond.org/). Local residents wins awards Carol Mahaffey of Creston, C, recently earned an award ir logging 50.0 hours in the merican Quarter Horse Asjciation Horseback Riding rogram. The program recjnizes and rewards AQHA lembers for time spent ith their American Quar»r Horses in activities such 3 trail rides, working cattle, leasure driving, and simply ding. A unique aspect of the proram is its simplicity. Current QHA members complete a rogram application and pay one-time $25 enrollment •e. Each enrollee receives n official AQHA log sheet to ;cord their hours driving or ding an American Quarter [orse. Participants need not ivn their own horse, but all [flcial hours must be accrued with a registered American Quarter Horse. The first award, a program recognition patch, is given af­ ter only 50 hours have been logged and verified. Patches and nine subsequent awards are presented at 100 to 5,000 hour levels and range from merchandise gift certificates from Drysdales Western Store to a Montana Silversmith tro­ phy belt buckle at the highest level. Other awards provided by AQHA corporate sponsors include a $25 gift certificate, at the 100 hour level, good towards any item from Drysdale Western Store, and 750 hours, a Tex Tan basket stamped belt. For each ad­ ditional hour levels achieved members will receive Mon­ tana Silversmith products as awards. Also at both 500 hour and 5,000 hour award levels, recipients receive recogni­ tion in "The American Quar­ ter Horse Journal", AQHA's monthly magazine. Stephanie A. McCommon, AQHA Man­ ager of Membership Services, said "AQHA is very proud to offer this program rewarding people who eiyoy riding and driving American Quarter Horses. Enrollees are doing such diverse activities that it's obvious this program lit­ erally fits everyone who likes spending time with horses." AQHA actively encourages horseback riding as a recre­ ational activity that can be enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends. For more information about AQHA and its programs, visit www.aqha. com or call (806)376-4811. Special Drawings throughout1 the Day Fortune Cookies with Purchase Tor Additional Savings • lsr 100 Customers to Fill Out Survey will Receive a Special Gift • toadies Rcad^-to-V?ear • l«adies Accessories • Bridal & Formal vJear • Quincenera GovOns Under $400 • • • • • TUN Rental Vintage Clothing Home Decor Colonial Candles Gift Items Downtown West Jefferson 336-846-6421 Hours Monday - Saturday - 10AM - 5PM After Hours by Appointment �PAGE 12 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classlfied Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05 - 25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION 100-General Services 140-Help Wanted HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. 140-Help Wanted Dishwashers Needed! Days. Apply in Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. High Country Health Care System Hospice currently has an opening for a Social Worker to serve Ashe and Alleghany. Position delivers varied social work services to Hospice patients and families. Candidate must have at least a bachelor's degree from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Social Work experience preferred. Good salary and benefits package. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden Human Resources High Country Health Care System 140-Help Wanted Paper Carrier Needed for Winston-Salem Journal 7 day delivery in southern Ashe County area. Must have valid driver's li­ cense, auto insurance and reliable car, be reli­ able and available from 2:00am-7:00am. Please call 260-Garage/Yard Sales securing custody ot chit dren under IB, This news will not knowingly accept any advertising lor legal estate which is In paper violation of the law. Our readers are hero by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777 The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is Hospice currently has PRN RN positions available in Watauga and Ashe. you are Hospice has an open­ ing for a part-time Vol­ unteer Coordinator to serve Ashe and Alle­ ghany. This position plans and supervises the delivery of all vol­ unteer services. It re­ quires a HS diploma and the ability to work independently. 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Found at Ashe County Library Ring Call 846-2041 Found In Todd Area.Female German Shepherd. Has limp on right side, back leg. Friendly but shy. 877-5637 or 982-3201 If not claimed, will give only to a good home. Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Lost Cat Lost from Radio Hill behind old Skyline office. Female gray and white cat. Answers to the name "Peanut". Reward offered. Please call 246-5507 Lost in Warrensville Good salary and bene­ fits package. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden Human Resources High Country Health Care System 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B Boone, NC 28607 Telephone: (828) 265-3388 Fax: (828) - 264-9154 State licensed, JCAHO and Medicare/Medicaid certified. EEO and ADA employer. Looking for experience digital satellite installers to set up high tech equipment at customers' homes. Travel within a one to two hour radius of Wilkes County. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to deliver/pickup and set up big screen TVs, must be witling to learn technical service skills. Apply directly to Big TV's 1108 D Street, N. Wilkesboro 336-838-0000 The Scott Brothers is now Classifieds! PROCESSING ASSISTANT III (743-04-0570). Open until filled. Full time support staff position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Watauga Outpatient Office. Duties include scheduling appoint­ ments, collecting payments, gathering financial information, and other general front desk duties as assigned. Work schedule: M-F, 8 am to 5pm. Minimum requirements: High school diploma and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/ secretarial experience. Prefer applicant with good communication and computer skills. Salary grade (57)/ Typical-hiring range: $21,852-$24,852. Submit state application to: Are available at the Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone NC Area. Blue Chihuahua Call Amy Blevlns at Service/Installer 28607. Criminal CDL with Hazmat records and pre- required. Full-Time, employment drug Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 EOE/AAE in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts you can list it for free custom." Very clean. garage kept. New available. Rents are based on income. in the Classifieds. includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers Call 846-7164 for Apartments are carpeted, central heat- Badlander Seat, new air, w/d connections and energy efficient. Dunlop tires. Great 6 Directional Arrows more information Marking Pen looking Sportster with lots of chrome. Have to Sheet. see to appreciate, call For only S5.95 each anytime. 336-384-3622 Topping. Trimming. TICA Registered. Bengal Kittens For Sale. 3 Females, One Male Call 336-982-2199 Ask for Joyce for Sale. Male & Female Available, AKC. Up to Date on Shots, Cutting, Free 828-241-3398 345-Hunting K & D Taxidermy 626 Peach Bottom Rd Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Call Today (336) 359-2423 Shoulder Mount $180 The Biggest Deer Killed: FREE! Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB 336-372-4247 LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Timber Wanted Large or Small Tracts. Rash Brothers Logging 384-1227 or 977-3651 rebuild pianos. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 AKC Husky Puppies 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 330-Pets sale. 250-Fumiture Clayton Marcus Brown Leather Loveseat, Oversized Chair, Will be ready in 3 4X4? weeks. $200 each. If Keep Checking the interested call Classified Ads. 384-2905 or 982-8603 & Ottoman. $1700 336-359-2980 Loveseat, Coffee $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$ table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$ 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 500-Mobile Homes for Sale sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Jefferson Post for $550/month with $550 the latest deals on security deposit Mobile Homes by required. Local Dealers 336-384-3913 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jelferson, NC *One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments •Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information, Call 336-246-9163 i NUNOUWMCf j'roBTumn TDD# 1- 800-735-2962 College C ashier/Merchandising Clerk W( ( Bookstore I or more information call: (336)838-6172 or 838-6422 Quail Ridge Estates OVERSTOCKED!! SAVETHOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! DISCOUNTED LOT MODELS!! MUST MOVE!! WAITING COULD COST YOU LATER. CALL FOR DETAILS 336-973-2335 Ready To Move In Your Dream Home? Are You Tired and Frustrated In Dealing With Unqualified Sales People? Look No Longerll Call and Set Appointment With Steve with 8 Years Experience In Helping People with Good or Bad Credit in Moving in Their Dream Homes. Call 336-973-2338 Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 530-Lots~& Acreage Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. Check Out the 1 Bath, Appliances We buy, sell, tune. move, refinish & 460-Mobile Homes for Rent furnished. No Pets. for Sale have some wood for in our lor rent" House For Rent For more information Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also Need to advertise a units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 7 Room Farmhouse, Removal and View Estimates. Fully RESULTS! Hickory Area. estimates. New & Used Grands. FOR QUICK Call (336) 246-4757. availability and need. Wheelchair accessible 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Champion Background. For Sale by Owner We lease Pianos. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Rental Assistance is assigned based on 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent place for rent? List it ShihTzu Puppies Call for free •3 -J fil £Mca Ll M iHlktl R.DTREE SERVICE Exotic Cats Buying Property Premium Fraser Fir Transplants Available For Spring & Fall Planting Crews Also Available 336-877-2652 336-877-7167 Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap PIANO SERVICE Westvlew Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. "Sportster 1200 purchase. Each kit Larry Carmichael testing required. 384-1679 an animal or item , Jefferson Post for FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus. $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 For Sale: Watauga Employment For Sale 1999 Harley Davidson 310-Musical "Frazier Fir Christmas trees. 2,500 to 3,000 trees, 6 to 9 ft, #1's. Will cut and bale if needed. Call 336-984-0134 or 336-973-3991." Jefferson Post giving away 500-Mobile Homes for Sale 410-Motorcycles/ 430-Rooms, 4-Wheelers Apts., Houses For Rent Inventory & Tip (336)526-2242 Trees Look in Did you know that if ;1ikf.tIzmm HABILITATION taking applications for SPECIALIST II the position of HVAC YARD SALES In the case of an error (Position 743-40-1972) 400 Shadowline High on our part, credit will Installer. Applicants Open until filled. Full Advertise your yard Country Health be given for the first time position with New must have a valid sale in this space. incorrect run only. The River Behavioral CareDrive, Suite 100-B NCDL, necessary hand Jefferson Post is HealthCare LME Boone, NC 28607 tools, good work ethic, not responsible for Developmental 1 time • --$9.50 Telephone: incorrect copy submit­ Disabilities Services, experience in ductwork ted by the advertiser 2 times $15.00 (828) 265-3388 work based Wilkes installation, fabrication, or for typographical County. Duties design and layout. We Fax: (828)264-9154 errors which do not include case Copy along with lessen the value of the offer competitive management for State licensed, ad. MR/DD individuals. payment have to be wages, benefits, and a Medicare/Medicaid Typical work hours are good work environ­ in our office by certified. EEO and Mail orders should be Monday-Friday, ment. Apply in person sent with payment to: ADA employer. these deadlines: 8 am-5pm with occasional evening and or call Scott Brothers Classified Advertising weekend hours. Heating and Air, Inc., Tues. paper No later The Jefferson Post J. Y. MONK Minimum 10801 Hwy.221 South PO Box 808 requirements: Fourthen -Frl. 9 am REAL ESTATE West Jefferson, NC year degree in Human Fleetwood. NC 28626. Frl. paper - No later 28694 Services field and two SCHOOL Telephone: years professional level then -Wed. 9 am Get your license (336) 877-1702 (We accept personal experience with check, Visa or developmentally Fast. Two inch space for Master Card) disabled and/or Style Depot Is Boone & Charlotte mentally ill population. the above costs. Telephone: looking for Prefer Master's with 1 Courses. Free (336) 846-7164 year of experience or Enthuastic Stylists to Brochure & Fax: Bachelor's with 2 years 300, (336)846-7165 of experience in public help with our Schedule. Miscellaneous sector case increasing clientale . 1-800-849-0932 e-mail: management. Salary classified© grade (66)/Typicalbase. Flexible hours BUYING OR jeffersonpost.com Local Healthcare hiring range: $32,268Web: and a great working SELLING? $36,948. Submit state office seeking a MOA www.jeffersonpost.com application to: Wilkes environment. BANK ON THE with experience Employment Security 30-Special Contact the salon Commission, 320 JEFFERSON POST assisting physicians Notices Wilkesboro Ave, Monday thru Friday at CLASSIFIEDS. and must have Midtown Plaza, North If you have left 336-846-1772 Wilkesboro NC 28659. Phlebotomy skills. pictures with us Criminal records check Sears Craftsman PLEASE remember to and pre-employment Qualified applicants Snow Blower For Sale come in and pick drug testing is required. Truck Delivery Driver 3 Speed Power may mail a resume to: them up. EOE/AAE Propelled in Good CDL with Hazmat Resume Working Condition THANK YOU High Country Health $150. Call 982-2950 200 Hospital Ave required. Full-Time, Jefferson Post Care System Older Model Piano Jefferson, NC 28640 pay negotiable. For Sale PUBLISHER S NOTICE: Home Health has an All real estate advertising At A Very Reasonable opening for a full-time in this newspaper Is sub­ 336-246-6569 Price. ject to the Fair Housing Act home health nurse to Need a new job? 982-2950 which makes It Illegal to serve - the Watauga advertise any preferences 235-Christmas County area. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der tho age ot 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people 330-Pets Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 No Credit, Limited Credit or Bad Credit. Financing available for all for as little as $500 FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. Down. Call Lisa @ (336) 667-3220 NO JOKE!! YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE!! INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ALL HOMES IN STOCK MUST GO. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. DON'T WAIT! SAVEISAVEI CALL FOR DETAILS. 336-973-2335 Several FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Moblles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 Lots for Sale Davis Acres on 163 3-1 Acre, 1-5 Acre. $12,000 and up. Apartments- . In West Jefferson. Move In Special! $100 Security Deposit 336-977-2860 or 336-246-3797, Ask for Mike. 828-465-0654 "O" DOWN PAYMENT 535-Commercial Property WILL BUY YOU A NEW HOME. CALL FOR DETAILS. 696- FOR RENT: Office space in Jefferson across from post office. 800 sq ft.$400/mo. Call Tim at 336-246-2662. 4035 OR 262-6049 ASK FOR STEVE OR LEAVE MESSAGE. www.jeffersonpost.com \ $100 REWARD BLACK FEMALE ¥1 MINIATURE SCHNAUZEF Lost 11/2/05 A In the vicinity of Bald Mtn. Baptist Churcl Phone 877-1674 NO QUESTIONS ASKED WANT TO BUY LOGS, STANDING TIMBER - OR TIMBERLAND ^ Join us in the Northwestern Mountains of North Carolina Qtrtii/ r(luh/v fittuUi Quail Ridge Estates Maurice and Debbie Jordan P0 Box 642 West Jefferson, NC 28694 With elevations between 3000 and 4500, the rustic Mulatto Mountain community of Quail Ridge Estate home sites is nestled between West Jefferson and Boone, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The select homesites of Quail Ridge Estates reflect timbered seclusion...firom approximately 1 to 1.5 acres. You'll find an extraordinary range of options for the mountain lifestyle you've longed for, with prices starting in the low $30,000's. Homes restricted 1400 square feet for 1 story and 1800 square feet for multi-story homes. On site construction only. 336-982-4354 From West JeflVrswi take IIWY 221 south 7/111 miles from red light at IIW V 163 and debmoe(o\skybest.com IIW N 221 to 2nd road on the left -Mulatto Mountain Road, lake Mulatto Mountain Road 3 miles. Quail Ridge Estates is on the left. www.quailridgeeslates.com MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 PAGE 13 Classifieds 535-Commercial Property 1195-Legals 1195-Legals BID INVITATION ON Office space, 600 sq. SNOW REMOVAL foot, newly FOR TOWN OF remodeled in West LANSING Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roil up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month The Town of Lansing will receive sealed bids on snow removal. Bids will be received until 5 pm on November 11, 2005. The bid should include or $600 for both. Call type of equipment and 846-6500 or 384-1336 hourly rate per piece of after 5 and leave a equipment, as well as message. access to any other equipment in case of large snowfall. Specifi­ 1115Professionals cations are available at Town Local Graphic Design Company Hall. submit Please sealed bid to Town of Lansing, PO Box 266, Lansing, Offering - NC 28643 or in person * Logo Design at Town * Web Design Street * Camera Ready Hall Advertising Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. "BID ON REMOVAL* NC. SNOW The May­ or and Board of Alder­ man reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY therein and. pursuant to demand of the own­ er and holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Courthouse, in Jefferson, North Caroli­ na at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, that parcel of land, including im­ provements thereon, situated, lying and be­ ing in the City of Lans­ ing, County of Ashe. State of North Carolina, and being more partic­ ularly described as follows: NOTICE OF LESLIE SIDES CORLEY, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY S. MCNEILL ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 05-E-256 The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istratrix of the Estate of Mary S. McNeill, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. 173 B Lansing, Please mark envelopes ' Set-up of Brochures, 1195-Legals STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE This is the 27th day of October 2005. Leslie Sides Corley. Administratrix By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson. NC 28640 (336) 846-2511 Publication Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/22 NOTICE TO 1160-Tree Service CREDITORS RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. Call Sandra Today For Your Classified Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ruth Greene Miller, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to Mrs. Loretta Gentry, c/oVANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Car­ olina 28694, on or before the 7th day of February, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 28th day of October, 2005. Needs! 846-7164 Loretta Gentry, Executrix 805.587 05-SP-85 Fannie Mae SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIR­ TUE of the power and authority contained In that certain Deed of Trust executed and de­ livered by Randall and Cynthia Robinson, hus­ band and wife, dated March 1, 2002 and re­ corded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina, recorded on March 8. 2002, in Book 273 at page 1073; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained TO DEED OF TRUST FROM RANDALL H. ROBINSON AND CYN­ THIA H. ROBINSON TO JIMMY D. REEVES. TRUSTEE FOR AF BANK, DAT­ ED JULY 23. 1999 AND BEING MORE PARTICULAR­ LY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING all of lots Nos. 8 and 9 in Block H of the - Town of Lansing. North Carolina, as shown on the plat of the same recorded in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina; EXCEPT a strip on the north side of Lot No. 8. which strip is 5-1/2 feet wide at the west end at the road, running east­ ward 139 feet in length and being 11 feet wide at the east end of side lot, which strip was conveyed by Roby Baldwin and wife, W. A. Weaver, by deed dated 2 January 1922, which deed is of record in Book D-3, at page 192, Ashe County Registry, reference to which is hereby made. This deed now conveys all of Lot No. 9 and all of Lot No. 8 except the strip herein referred to and described, and be­ ing the property known as the Roby Baldwin place in the Town of Lansing, North Carolina. Processing Tongue & Groove iHLI & Molding available 0 336-877-5128 ee(s), in their sole dis­ cretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY 2005. Kellam & Pettit, PA. Substitute Trustee Address of property: 9216 Highway 194 Lansing. NC 28643 Present Record Own­ ers: Randall Robinson and Cynthia Robinson The terms of the sale are that the real prop­ erty hereinbefore de­ scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Owner and Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be re­ quired to pay revenue stamps on the Trust­ ee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). The real property herei­ nabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be an­ nounced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. QCt°ber_25i NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of James Earl Goodman deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1316 Carson Woods Rd.,Laurel Springs, NC 28644 on or before the 25th day of January, 2006 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 28th day of September, 2005. Steve Goodman Dennis Pennington Co-Executors for the estate of James Earl Goodman NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of Gertrude L. Proffitt, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed at PO Box 1342, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 on or before the 18th day of Janu­ ary. 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any rea­ son, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inabil­ ity to convey include, but are not limited to. This the 12th day of the filing of a bankrupt­ October, 2005. cy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement Dian Ray And being the identical of the loan without the Billy Proffitt land described in and knowledge of the Trust­ Co-Executors for conveyed by that cer­ ee^). If the validity of the Estate of tain deed from Mrs. Al­ the sale is challenged Gertrude L. Proffitt ma Baker to French M. (W COUNTRY TREASURES W EMPORIUM NOTICE OF JERRY BARE. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DESSIE RAYE BARE ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 02-E-29 The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istrator, of the Estate of DESSIE RAYE BARE, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. 'fa DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST I RIEND. Beauty starts on the Inside, where women in their late teens and early twenties need strong bones to help prevent conditions like osteoporosis later in life. Regular weight-bearing exercise and a calcium-rich diet are the best lifestyle measures. For more information and advice, visit aaos.org and rjos.org. This is the 27th day of October 2005. JERRY BARE. Administrator By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846-2511 AAOS aaiaicta icihit or BUTM laCBSON MmrtlllC S0CIITT 0«t up. Ok out OM mown® lot or? HtHfllllC Publication Dates: 11/1,11/8, 11/15,11/22 Remember to wish that Special Someone a Happy | Birthday! Make it special for them by placing a birthday ad in the Jefferson Post Come by our office located at 203 S Second Ave. West Jefferson, NC or call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistance. 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Child Support. Domestic Violence. Adoption • Real Fitate: Purchase. Refinance. Home Equity. Deed*. Deed* of Trust, Promissory Notes • Wills and F.states: W ill*. Codicils, Powers of Attorney, Using Wills, Probate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance Have a Legal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! now accept debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard. Discover A American Express �PAGE 14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS CHATs quarterly meeting at Family Central Tuesday, November 8 1 -3 p.m.: Open Session coun­ seling available for Medicare Part D prescription drug pro­ gram at Ashe County Senior Center. Appointments are not needed this day. Appointments can be made Monday through Tuesday for the signup period. Signup begins November 15 with the program going into effect in January. For informa­ tion and appointments, call 246-4347 or 246-2461. 5:30 p.m.: CHATs Quarterly meeting at Ashe Family Central Community Center with a pro­ gram learning/training Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Campaign. A light supper will be provided. Call to reserve your space 846-0781. 5 - 8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Healing Prayer Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Beaver Creek. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers, come join in this service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 9823076 for more information. Wednesday, November 9 The Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas is gear­ ing up for another successful year. Project Star Christmas Trees will be up and ready by this date. Look for the Stars, select a star and help a lonely and isolated senior citizen in our county to have a wonderful Christmas. Thursday, November 10 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Cholestrol/ Blood Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should last 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are neces­ sary, call 846-0744. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Free Health Fair at Troutdale Medical Center in Troutdale, Va. No appointments needed. Free services include sports physicals, lab-work: lipid panel and fasting blood sugars, pap smears, prostate exams. For more information contact Claudia Ospina at 276-6774187. 1:30 p.m.: Ashe County Middle School would like to invite the community to the annual Veterans Day program in the school gym. The school wants to especially honor our Ashe County veterans. Anyone who is a veteran and would like to attend the assembly, please call the school at 384-3591 and leave your name with the sec­ retary. Please join them! 6:30 p.m.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission will hold its Executive Committee meeting at the BROC Ashe office in Warrensville. Friday, November 11 11 a.m.: Veteran's Day Service will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson. Participating will be the local veteran organizations and Ashe County JROTC. Saturday, November 12 women who served in the 1450th Transportation Unit and their families. Sunday, November 13 Sunshine Sunday will be observed in Ashe County. Churches will present pro­ grams promoting awareness of suicide/depression in Ashe County. Call 846-0781 to find out more about participation in this important event. 11 a.m.: Laurel Knob Baptist Church will have a special prayer service focusing on the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church, pray­ ing for brothers and sisters in Christ who daily face perse­ cution because of their faith. For more information contact Pastor Jim at 877-1760. 2 p.m.: Primitive Quartet will be singing at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. For more information call 982-3478 or 982-8110. 6 p.m.: Landmark Baptist Church will have visiting speaker, Pastor Andy Watson from Vanderpool Baptist Church in Watauga County. There will also be special sing­ ing by the Vanderpool Baptist Church Youth Choir. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. Pastor, Rev. Charlie McCoy, and the congregation invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Monday, November 14 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will be meeting at Smoky Mountain BBQ and will include a discussion of how to winterize your garden by Richard Boylan of the Agricultural Extension Office. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. The 175th Annual Meeting of the NC Baptist State Convention will be held November 14-16 at LJV Memorial Coliseum in Winston Salem. Tuesday, November 15 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivors Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. New River Behavioral HealthCare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet in Wilkes County. Call 828-264-9007 for more infor­ mation. The public is invited. Wednesday, November 16 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Services for Aging. 6 p.m.: Presentation for Medicare beneficiaries and their families on Medicare Part D (prescription drug card) at Ashe County Senior Center in West Jefferson. Offered by NC Department of Insurance SHIIP program. For reservation and information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. 8 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar at Bethany Methodist Church on Hwy 194S. Cakes, pies, home canned goods, casse­ Thursday, roles, crafts and much more! Join them for ham and sau­ November 17 sage biscuits, coffeecake, hot The Great American Smokecoffee and cider. Out and Smoke Free Dining 8 a.m.: White Oak Community Day will be observed in area Center, located at the intersec­ restaurants. Go and show your tion of Little Horse Creek and support. Jont Mountain Roads, will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Christmas having a fundraiser yard, craft Bazaar planned at Ashe and bake sale. A handmade • Services for Aging in the quilt, made by the "Community senior center dining area. Lots Cacklers" will be given away at of great gift ideas, handmade 1 p.m. You do not have to be items, baked goods and more. present to win. Anyone with Located on Ray Taylor Road in items to donate for the yard West Jefferson. For informa­ sale or anyone who wishes to tion, call 246-4347. purchase tickets for the quilt 10 a.m.: Presentation for may call 384-2544 or 384Medicare beneficiaries and 2680. All donations are greatly their families on Medicare Part appreciated. D (prescription drug card) at 2 p.m.: Holiday Parade in Ashe County Senior Center in downtown West Jefferson West Jefferson. Offered by NC will be held. Theme for this Department of Insurance SHIIP year's parade will be "I'll Be program. For reservation and Home for Christmas". Being information, call Louise Caudill honored will be the men and at 246-4347. 2-4 p.m.: Stephen Shoemaker will be at First Citizens Bank in Lansing signing copies of his new print of the Virginia Creeper train going through Lansing. Friday, November 18 is also available for $10. For group rates, details and further information please call 336725-1516. Choose and Cut Season in Alleghany County begins today and contin­ ues through Christmas Eve. Check out the website www. BlueRidgeHospitality.com. 1st Annual "A Carolina Christmas Show" will be held at Hickory Metro Convention Center November 18-20 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 (65 and over). Children under 12 are free. For more detailed infor­ mation contact 828-758-0877 or check out the website at www.carolinachristmas.com. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar planned at Ashe Services for Aging in the senior center dining area. Lots of great gift ideas, hand­ made items, baked goods and more. Located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 246-4347. 9 12 a.m.: USDA Commodity Distribution will be held in the community center at Family Central. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. November 19 Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Ashe County Farmers Fair, will be held November 18- Market Holiday Market will 20,2005. The hours will be from be held November 19 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ to 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held made items for the holidays will at the M.C. Benton Convention be available. Gifts, cakes, cook­ Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, ies, pies, wreaths, roping, art Downtown Winston-Salem, items, Heirloom apples, bread, North Carolina. The cost is $6 jellies, soaps, candles and for adults, $5 for senior citizens much more. Hot apple cider, and students. Children under hot dogs and 2006 Farmers 12 are admitted free with a Market calendars will be avail­ paying adult. A weekend pass able. Parking for vendors will Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 2 p.m.: Storyteller Orville Hicks and biographer, Julia Taylor Ebel, authors of the new book Orville Hicks: Mountain Stories. Mountain Roots, will appear at the Ashe County Library. This is free and open to the public. For more informa­ tion call 336-846-2041 or visit www.arlibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.:Tickling the Ivories will be held at Ashe CivicCenter. This is an evening of music with Ashe County's favorite pianists. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Tuesday, November 22 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. Saturday, November 26 Sunday, November 20 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cook­ ies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloc/m apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Buffalo Baptist Church will have an Old Time Thanksgiving pinto bean supper and singing with supper at 5:30 p.m. and singing at 7 p.m. by the Bluff Mountain Boys. Pastor Dean Watson and congregation wel­ come you. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. continued on page 15 Get your pit crew ready for the Jefferson Post / NASCAR PIT STOP FOR PRIZES! Pick .he winne, of the race «, win $20, Pick the top three finishers & win the bonus! Official Jefferson Post I NASCAR Pit Stop for Prizes Entry Form Race Checker Cute Carte S00 Texas Motor Speedway 11 -13-05 B°NUS pit nop for poize 1- Must be 21 mv? Qlti or pKter lp enter. f rule* 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be Race Winner eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. 2nd Place 4. How to Win -A. RACE WINNER - Write down the name of the driver you think 3rd Place will win that week's race on the entry form. If you answer cor­ rectly. you win $20. In the event of a tie, the person guessing Your Name closest to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the $20. Your Address. B. BONUS POINTS -- Pick the top three drivers in order of finish City and you win the bonus. The bonus amount starts at $20. If nobody wins the bonus for that particular race, then that Phone # amount rolls over to the next race, in addition to the $20 TIE BREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PC Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson added already. In the event of a tie, the person guessing clos­ est to the average speed of the race winner (in miles per hour) will win the bonus points.* 5. All entries must be received in the office of the Jefferson Post no later than 5:00pm the Friday before the race that is entered. 6. In the event no one picks the correct winner of the race, the $20 amount for that race will also be added to the bonus points total for the next race. No Purchase Necessary to Win 'Bonus amount subject to change based on prior contest. rOnteet le made poeetb/e bq the great epeneerr, he fern. Than tea. Can 7 Get Approved on that Auto Loan??? 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Over 80 SUV, Cars & Trucks to choose from Stop in today to see Marc, Phil or Rov! 336-667-6111 •www.specialtycarco@aol.com cjrt| Get a great deal for gou and gour creto. TZace ^aif Special 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza 20 Wings 2 Liter Drink SlO 99 IC#« \X/AC1 Ipflf>rcnn • OTA 7QfM\ Please see our Friday, November 18^ edition for the winner information for the Checker Cuto Parte S00 NASCAR contest. Be sure to watch the Checker Cute Parte 500 on Sunday, November 13th and play the NASCAR contest with the Jefferson Post. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 PAGE 15 COMMUNITY EVENTS December events continued from page 14 Market calendars will be avail­ able. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade in Sparta on Main Street. Sunday, November 27 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 29 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Session V, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. Saturday, December 3 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Holiday Happenings at The Center @ Fleetwood. Breakfast, lunch, shopping, arts and crafts, baked goods, music and more will be available. Come out and support The Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Ashe Arts Center with open house and reception for Tree and Music Exhibit. Sunday, December 4 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Choral Society's Annual Holiday Concert will be held at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Fall Revivals Orion Baptist Church will hold revival services November 6 - 9 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mace Johnson speaking. Everyone is invited to attend. Laurel Knob Baptist Church will have revival services November 6-9 with Rev. Steve LeaShomb speaking. New River Baptist Church has revival November 6-11 with prayer room beginning at 7:15 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins will speak and there will be special music nightly. Obids Baptist Church will have revival November 13-18 at 7 p.m. with different speakers and singers each night. Pastor, Rev. Tom Graybeal, and the congregation invite you to attend. Mountain View Baptist Church will begin revival services November 13 - 19. Speakers will be Rev. Lloyd Day on Sunday night, Rev. Leonard Fletcher on Monday night - Thursday and Rev. Ken Holmes on Saturday night. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night with special singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events Ashe Pregnancy Care Center is throwing Ashe County's largest community-wide baby shower November 8 November 30. Items needed include diapers, wipes, baby clothing, bath products, infant medications, baby furniture and accessories, maternity clothes, and Wal-Mart shopping cards. Donations may be dropped off at the following locations: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center (Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m - 3 p.m.), The Gap Hair Salon, Lowe's Foods, Living Waters Bookstore/Ashe Worship Center and Shepherd's Staff or call 385-0200 for pick up. For more information call 8464100. GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge classes at three different locations with scheduled hours that accommodate everyone's schedule. For more information call 336-846-3900. Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10-12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10 -12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local fast approaching coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association" has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible veteran to come join their post. They meet every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They are located on Ashe Park Road in the red, white, and blue building just below the park. For more information please call Mark Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim Bailey at 982-5814. New River Zoo is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Big Flatts Church Road in Fleetwood. Their telephone number is 877-9219. Car Seat Checks are held at Family Central every first and third Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 for details. Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items including clothing, household items and more, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, MondaySunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe County Republican Party holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Tues. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-1724. Celebrate Recovery, sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on a new meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center on the Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. For more information, call Christina at 336-982-4416. Riverview Learning Center is offering computer classes and more. To register or for details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift Store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Pickin' and Jammin' will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Rivervjew Community Center is located in Creston. West Jefferson Revitalization Committee meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in West Jefferson. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in the revitalization of our community is invited. Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization announces its regularly scheduled meetings, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Center® Fleetwood Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associational Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion will hold November services at Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs on Sundays with Holy Eucharist celebrated at 10:00 a.m., . cottee hour immediately follows the service. For further information, call the church office, 982-3076. Blue Ridge Smockers is a new chapter formed and are Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Childcare will be provided. This is a place where you will feel safe and secure to share your experiences, concerns, and hopes. Come join our worshipful, support group! For more information, call 9824310. Weight Watchers announces members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA). Meetings are at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of every month at Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Gateway Shopping Center in Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, from beginners to advanced smockers. Thfs year's Holiday Parade salutes the men and women of the 1450th. In conjunction with the parade, Veterans' Day being on Friday, November 11, we are offering a special salute to those men and women. We would like to give you the opportunity to honor friends, family, or all men & women living, in memoriam or currently serving. 3.75"x3" Ad...$25 Larger sizes available at an additional charge. Accepting ads through Tuesday November 8, 2005 at 12:00 noon. Wc art soyrtud of yon and all yon heve done for onr conKhy. PL* Captain John Doe U.S. Army Reserves Please Print Your Special Message Here: t/te+n Please enclose photo and a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want your photo returned. 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Packages being sent by Parcel Post to all Air/Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) ZIP Codes should be mailed no later than Saturday, No­ vember 12, to reach troops stationed overseas in time for the holidays. Letters and cards sent by FirstClass Mail should be post­ ed no later than December 10. There are more than 80 military installations worldwide. "We are asking families and supporters to mail and ship early this year to insure a happy holiday for our troops," said John E. Potter, Postmaster Gen­ eral and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service. To address current de­ mand, the Postal Service has created a special "kit" that contains the neces­ sary mailing materials based on the most popular items ordered to send care packages to the troops. This kit may be or­ dered by calling 1-800610-8734 and requesting CAREKIT04. The kit con­ tains 10 Priority Mail box­ es, five "Mili-Pacs", one roll of Priority Mail tape, and 10 customs forms with en­ velopes. There is no charge for the kit. Mili-Pacs, developed with the Military Postal Service Agency, are Tyvek envelopes with Old Glory on one side and feature de­ tailed addressing informa­ tion. It is encouraged that this process be followed for all mail destined for mili­ tary units overseas. The address block on the MiliPac accommodates service member's full name, rank or rating, military organi­ zation or unit, APO/FPO with 9-digit ZIP Code. All packages and mail must be addressed to indi­ vidual service members, in accordance with U.S. De­ partment of Defense regu­ lations. All military units are assigned an APO or FPO ZIP Code and in many cas­ es that ZIP Code travels with the unit. The Postal Service places APO/FPO mail on special charter flights, commercial air­ lines and military service aircraft to reach armed services members overseas as quickly as possible. Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) is avail­ able to selected military post offices. Local Post Of­ fices can determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO of address. The information also is avail­ able by calling 1-800-ASKUSPS. Parcel Air Lift (PAL) is a special service that provides air transporta­ tion for parcels on a spaceavailable basis. It is avail­ able for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. v BOONE, N.C., November 4, 2005—The world's larg­ est Christmas project is we 1 underway across the High Country. Caring churches, families, and groups are flocking to stores in search of small trea­ sures to pack into shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samari­ tan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization based in Boone and headed by Franklin Graham. November 14-21 is Nation­ al Collection Week for Opera­ tion Christmas Child, when more than 1,800 locations, spanning all 50 states and staffed by thousands of vol­ unteers, will be open to collect millions of shoe box gifts for needy and hurting children. The Operation Christmas Child Processing Center on Bamboo Road, along with several local churches, are the local drop-off sites for filled shoe box gifts. The Bamboo Road facility houses the in­ ternational headquarters of Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child encourages children, families, churches and groups to fill empty shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and a personal note. Last year, gifts from the U.S. and 10 other countries were hand-delivered to more than 7.4 million children. This year, the goal is even higher, and the need is even greater. Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect and de­ liver 7.8 million shoe box gifts to children in more than 90 countries. Since 1993, over 39 million shoe box gifts have been distributed in more than 120 countries. For 12 years now, families, churches, and others have made Operation Christmas Child one of their favorite holiday traditions. After National Collection Week, gifts from across the U.S. will be trucked to the Processing Center in Boone, as well as those in Charlotte, N.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Minne­ apolis, Minn.; Denver, Colo.; piece sent by PAL service. Space Available Mail (SAM) are parcels paid at Parcel Post rates that are first transported domesti­ cally by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis. The maximum weight and size limits are 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth com­ bines. Since 1775, the Postal Service and its predeces­ sor, the Post Office De­ partment, has connected friends, families, neigh­ bors and businesses by mail. It is an independent federal agency that visits 142 million homes and businesses every day, six days a week and is the only service provider delivering to every address in the na­ tion. The Postal Service receives no taxpayer dol­ lars for routine operations, but derives its operating revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. With annual revenues of more than $69 billion, it is the world's largest provider of mail­ ing and delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the world. The Postal Ser­ vice delivers more than 46 percent of the world's mail volume-some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a year and serves seven and a half million customers each day at its 37,000 re­ tail locations nationwide. Its website, usps.com at­ tracts more than 21 mil­ ro f lion visitors each month. ti /e and Oranw Pnnntv Calif, and Orange County, Calif where they will be inspected and prepared for overseas shipment by thousands of volunteers. After that, they will be trucked or shipped to children around the world, in­ cluding many who have never received a Christmas gift. More than 400,000 shoe box gifts from across the Southeast will be processed at the Boone warehouse. To find drop-off loca­ tions in the High Country and elsewhere or for more information, Opera­ call TOUGH TO BEAT. Get a ( i 838-7373 Brushy Mtn. f « thru*/fl pOlfup-Mint! »tt». »«•». t 7MS Do* H.ar ..OC H-, ;wtl Out* F»t)Clp«UM <TJ» OMtt th • j't. • IntlttbUen nn.rkd I* or ant?t*jr rUHt *fe Ityt.r, «rd old. r >• F o r M t a y t f l t t t d n l n f ' ! n i « o r < » i ! n lloopM.!. loMt <vvd p.,rd write*. 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(1)2 EGGS "Your Way", 2 Sausage Links or 3 Strips Bacon, Grits, Biscuit or Toast (2) 2 EGGS "Your Way", 2 Sausage Links or 3 Strips Bacon, Gravy Biscuit (3) 2 Gravy Biscuits, 2 Sausage Links or 3 Strips Bacon Coffee Is Included With All 3 Choices While Honoring Our Veterans We Would Like To Show Our Appreciation to ALL OUR CUSTOMERSYou may choose the same menu for only $1.99 * Fresh $ Ground i S&D \ Coffee ^ •• •tr. * £ Swaggarty ^ y -D Sausage C) Links * Foster's J Grade A £ * Large , O. Eggs J - . e $ o. <u nSo\ Pillsbury Biscuits h). •••••••••• Fill out the form below and mail with payment to: Jefferson Post Circulation Department • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 \ Hormel Bacon > P V In Ashe County: I Name | • $34.50 Address Seniors In Ashe Co.: • $30.00 • •• No substitutions-No Other Discounts Apply - Nov. 11, Veterans Day Only City. State Out-of-County (All) | A Gift, from- • $44.50 , Name m mm mm mm mm 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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Based on unofficial re­ turns, 257 of the town's 992 registered voters took part in the municipal election, a turnout of 25.9 percent. Two of the challengers strongly led the field. Local artist Stephen Shoemaker was first with 197 votes, fol­ lowed by Jerry McMillan, the county's Volunteer of the Year, with 182. The race for the third spot on the board was a squeaker. Calvin Green edged Haskell McGuire, who had cam­ paigned with Shoemaker and McMillan, by a 115-111 mar­ gin. The three incumbents trailed badly in the balloting. Grant Price received 62 votes, while Earl F. McNeill had 54 and Ted Huffman 33. Another challenger, Greg Baldwin, fin­ ished with 44 votes. Shoemaker, McMillan and Green will serve four-year terms on the board. There was little interest in the uncontested races in Jef­ ferson and Lansing. In Jefferson, only 46 of the town's 1,075 voters turned out to vote. Three incumbent aldermen were re-elected without opposition. James Max Yates led the field with 42 votes, followed by Mark Johnson with 41 and Bluferd Eldreth with 39. All three will serve four-year terms on the board. Lansing's turnout was heavier, with 38 of 139 regis­ tered voters taking part. In the mayor's race, Ja­ son Ring received 28 votes and was elected to fill an un­ expired term which ends in 2007. He was unopposed. In the race for town alder­ men, incumbent Bill Cline led the field of three candidates with 29 votes, followed by an­ other incumbent, Steve Farrington, with 28. Paul Trainor Jr., who ran unopposed for the third seat, received 25 votes. Commissioners discuss revaluation by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The shock many Ashe County property owners re­ ceived recently was more than expected with notices of property value assessments. Land values have soared in the past eight years, leaving some local residents wonder­ ing how they can afford to keep their land and calling for tax relief. Tax Administrator Keith Little had predicted greatly increased values based on land sales, warning the com­ missioners last month that values could increase 85 to 90 percent or more. (Some prop­ erty owners say the increase is more like 200 to 400 per­ cent.) Little said the last re­ valuation in 1998 saw a jump in property values by 45 to 50 percent over values of 1990. The company hired to do the assessments—Wingate Appraisal Service of Roanoke, Va.—also predicted huge in­ creases in land value. Harold Wingate told the commis­ sioners in late 2003 that land values had been skyrocketing all over northwestern North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. The appraisal com­ pany values land based on prices paid in that particu­ lar area, and it seems land in Ashe County is very much sought after. Sen. Richard Burr only confirmed that fact in a re­ cent visit when he noted that See Rei>al, page 5A Photos (left) courtesy of Barbara Squires; (right) by Linda Burchette The photo at left was taken on the funeral train of the nation's beloved President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he was trans­ ported from Warm Springs, Ga., to Washington, D.C. for burial in 1945. The young man in front on the left wearing the white sailor hat is 30-year Ashe County resident and WWII Navy veteran Cedric P. Squires. He and his late wife Emily moved to Warrensville in 1975. In this photo, Cedric is just three weeks shy of his 21st birthday. At right, Cedric P. Squires lives next door to his son Reid (pictured with his father) and daughter-in-law Barbara in Warrensville in a 160-year-old farmhouse he and his late wife Emily bought and refurbished after his retirement from the state park service. Local veteran once guarded FDR's casket have been here today, to share his story, but as he says, he's Those of the "greatest gen­ one of the lucky ones. For eration" haven't lived their 60 years he has enjoyed the lives flamboyantly. They have freedom for which he and his gone about their day to day comrades risked their lives. existence with perseverance, Although he never saw com­ courage and quiet dignity, of­ bat during his service with fering an example for those the U.S. Navy, Squires was a who follow. They are the solid part of something special the citizens of our communities, world may never see again. living peacefully in the free­ "I've been lucky all my life," dom so many fought to pre­ the 81-year-old Warrensville serve six decades ago. resident says. "Being turned There are many examples down for the Navy Air Corps of this generation, in Ashe was the luckiest thing that County; men and women who happened to me." Had that lived through a dangerous not been true, as his son Reid and dramatic period in his­ said, he may have seen ac­ tory, keeping the home fires tion in Midway or any of the burning or leaving home and desperate battles at sea from hearth to travel around the which many never returned. world in defense of liberty Squires was in his first year of college when he quit and justice. Cedric Pridgen Squires, to volunteer for the Navy. It known as C.P. to some, is one was 1942 and the world was of those defenders. As a youth, at war on two fronts. Squires he voluntarily left behind his put in for sea duty, and was safe home to serve his coun­ turned down for the Navy try and seek adventure, as Air Corps, because they said young men will. He might not he was color blind. Many, he by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor said, were turned down for the same reason until the Navy discovered an erroneous test was being used that could not be passed. By the time it was discovered, Squires was enlisted as a seaman petty officer. He trained in Florida, and was sent to physical in­ structor school in Maryland, then to Georgia and eventu­ ally to Norfolk, Va., where he applied several times for sea duty until finally being as­ signed to the USS Boxer and shipped out to Pearl Harbor. His duties during the war mostly involved train­ ing aviation pilots and air crews in hand to hand com­ bat, and taking them out on recreational^ excursions to test their seaworthiness. He also performed duties with gunnery and hangar deck re­ pairs. And because of his in­ terest in physical education and sports, he joined the air station football team. "It was interesting and a lot of fun," Squires said of his service in Hawaii. "We played tag football on the hangar deck and with the air station team. Those guys were a lot bigger than me. I weighed in at one hundred seventy two and a half pounds, and the line average was 246." His quickness helped keep him from getting squashed during the games. When the war was drawing to a close and the USS Boxer was being sent to Japan as part of the occupation force, Squires decided he wanted to go home and back to college. "So I told a great big non-lie," he said with a grin. "I asked to be reassigned. The coach (who later two took Iowa teams to the Rose Bowl) asked me where I had played ball and I said I played three years at Wake Forest, and I had...in high school. But he took it for something else and put me on the Ford Island Naval Air Station team. We won all the games we played except the See Veteran, page 5A Bobby Ashley honored as Principal of the Year by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Middle school is more a calling than a career for Bobby Ashley. As principal of Ashe County Middle School, he has reached the zenith of his particular calling, and is just where he wants to be. Honored as this year's Principal of the Year, Ashley said he feels privileged to rep­ resent Ashe County in this ca­ pacity, but his biggest reward is going to work every day. "There's not a day since I've been a principal that I wasn't excited to be coming to school," he said. "It's fast paced, enthusiastic and ener­ getic. Middle school is a love for me, a great experience. The staff here is really in tune, they really understand the middle school student and provide exceptional instruc­ tion for the students. People think a principal deals with a lot of problems, but eight of 10 comments I get are posi­ tive." Ashley says the success of Ashe County Middle School, and the other schools in the county, can be attributed to the support of parents and Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: adverti8ing@jeffer8onpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffer8onpo8t.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com the business community. "If you have good support of par­ ents, it translates into good students and schools," he said. A native of Ashe County, Ashley attended Lansing Ele­ mentary and Northwest Ashe High. ACMS is the ninth school in two states at which he's taught, coached or served in administration. He began his career as a teacher and coach in Grayson County, Va., at Mount Rogers, the small­ est school in the state. His love of sports, particularly basketball, earned him state recognition in Virginia when as a coach he led the basket­ ball team to a victory, ending the longest losing streak in the state's history. In Ashe County, Ashley taught and served in ad­ ministration at most of the high schools and elementary schools before consolidation until finding his niche at Ashe County Middle School. "They have all been good experiences," he said. He never thought as a teacher about going into administra­ tion, but while studying for his masters degree, he took a class in Principals Executive Program and knew that was what he wanted to pursue. "When I was in PEP, I knew that was what I want­ ed to do. There was never a doubt in my mind," he said. A comment he remembers from Jack McCall, a 90-yearold master teacher visiting at Appalachian State Universi­ ty, went something like, "God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called." PEP, the brainchild of former UNC President C.D. Spangler and UNC Kenan Professor of Political Science Robert E. Phay, was estab­ lished in 1984, Ashley notes. Both men believed the state's university system had a duty to help the state's public ele­ mentary, middle, and second­ ary schools. Both men also be­ lieved that the key to a good school is a good leader. Phay secured the services of Jack McCall and agreed to head the program, and Spangler used his considerable politi­ cal influence to convince the state legislature to fund it. PEP is currently the longestrunning program of its kind See Ashley, page 5A Remembering our fallen heroes in Iraq 2,052 15,568 U.S. service people killed (as of 11/9) U.S. service people wounded (as of 11/9) Photo by Linda Burchette Ashe County Middle School Principal Bobby Ashley visits an art class to see comic strips the students are creating. Ashley has been named Principal of the Year for Ashe County Schools. Children's book drive underway The Interagency Children's Christmas Pro­ gram is conducting its annual drive for children's books. Each year, Ashe County children in need receive Christmas gifts, toys, clothing, books, fruit, candy and other presents from caring community members. All types of books are needed for this year's drive. The books may be dropped off at the Ashe County Public Library, Family Central, and Mc­ Donald's, beginning November 10 through De­ cember 13. Gift wrapping begins December 5, so it would be helpful if books can be received prior to that date. Although in the past contributions have been generous, in most years the need has surpassed the donations. New books of all kinds are welcome. The proj­ ect does not accept used books for giving at Christ­ mas. The books do not need to have a "Christmas" theme. Popular books for giving include "Little Golden Books" and other books sold at variety stores, favorite books from a donor's own child­ hood, stories of adventure, mysteries, novels, sto­ ries about animals or nature, joke books, travel, biographies, historical fiction, science... the list is endless. If you enjoy reading about it, chances are a child will too. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Alleghany board adopts polluting industries ordinance The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a draft polluting industries or­ dinance Tuesday night and then went into formal session where the ordinance was ad­ opted unanimously by a 5-0 vote. Some 100 citizens who attended both meetings met the action with a standing ovation. The action came in re­ sponse to the announcement in August that Maymead Ma­ terials, Inc., a Tennessee com­ pany, had purchased land and planned to build an asphalt plant at Laurel Springs. The news lead to a spirited citizen response and the organization of Alleghany Citizens for En­ vironmental Safety (ACES). The group met regularly, held fundraisers and worked to assist elected officials and staff to address the perceived threat to the environment in the county. During the public hear­ ing, numerous persons com­ mended the Board for the diligence with which they had addressed the issue. The Board had reconstituted it­ self into a Planning Board and developed the draft or­ dinance, which was then rec­ ommended to the full Board. Before voting, commissioners spoke of their commitment to maintaining the beauty and health of Alleghany County and its citizens for future generations. While Maymead has the opportunity to re­ spond to the requirements of the ordinance, features such as set backs from churches, dwellings and streams and the minimum size of parcel would preclude building an asphalt plant at the Laurel Springs site. In adopting the ordinance, which is among the more restrictive in the region, Alleghany joins sur­ rounding counties including Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes in having adopted polluting industries ordinances. The ordinance is effective imme­ diately. A second hearing will be held in Sparta on November 21 by the North Carolina Di­ vision of Air Quality to hear comment on Maymead's ap­ plication under consideration by the state for an air quality permit to build the asphalt plant. For further information and a copy of the ordinance, call Clyde Ingle (ACES) or email cinglegap@wilkes.net. Applications sought for stream bank restoration Landowners in the New River Basin who need to take action to protect their stream banks from erosion should get an application from the Na­ tional Committee for the New River (NCNR) to be included in the River Builder Project in 2006. Those landowners eligible to participate in the program are those who live in Watauga, Ashe, or Alleghany Counties and own property on the tributaries or main stem of the New River. Landowners who contact­ ed the NCNR office during the past year and expressed their interest in the plant­ ings have received applica­ tions, including a partnership agreement, through the mail. For landowners who have not previously contacted NCNR, applications and the part­ nership agreements can be downloaded from the NCNR website, www.ncnr.org, com­ pleted, and mailed to NCNR, PO Box 1480, West Jefferson, NC 28694. For hard copies of the application and agree­ ment, call NCNR at 336 246 4871 or email info@ncnr.org. The deadline for the complet­ ed application and agreement is December 31, 2005. In January 2006, Dr. Lynn Caldwell, Project Director, and Glen Sullivan of Foggy Mountain Nursery will visit landowner sites to consult with landowners and evalu­ ate the kind of planting that is appropriate. Planting will begin in February or March, depending on the weather. The River Builder Proj­ ect seeks to stabilize stream banks along the New River and its tributaries in North Carolina.This is accomplished by planting livestakes-stems of silky dogwood or silky willow-in the stream banks and hardwood trees at the tops of the stream banks. The livestakes quickly root and develop extensive root systems that help hold the bank in place. This stream bank stabilization protects property by preventing fur­ ther erosion, and it protects water quality by significantly reducing sedimentation into the river. Landowners volunteer to participate in the Program and agree not to disturb the plantings for 15 years. To date the Project has stabilized about 46 miles along the New River and its tributaries by planting 422,850 livestakes and 19,785 trees. For more information about the River Builder Proj­ ect call 336 246 4871 or email info@ncnr.org. 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M �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMUNITY NEWS Proiprt Sltar kirkoff I kJ The Committee for Needy Seniors at Christmas needs your help again this year. You can make a difference in the lives of Senior Citizens that are lonely and isolated by pur­ chasing a gift making their Christmas a little brighter. The suicide rate for seniors is dangerously high in North Carolina. Many of our senior citizens in Ashe County are lonely and isolated. Please help those who have given so much of their own lives to others! Project Star is now kick­ ing off its fourth year and has B JCVJL^/J^.Vr JL JL delivered gifts to over 500 el­ derly citizens throughout the county. Individuals are asked to take a star off the Project Star Christmas Trees located at various locations around Ashe County. The star will have suggested items needed for gift buying. Items should be gift bagged and delivered on or before Tuesday, December 6, to Appalachian Senior Pro­ grams, 414 East Main Street, Jefferson. The Department of Social Services, Ashe Re­ ally Cares, Appalachian Se­ nior Programs, Spruce Hill Local pageant winner Madison Faith Osborne, the 5 year-old daughter of David and Lisa Osborne of Jefferson, NC, competed in the Majes­ tic Miss Lincoln County Pageant in Hickory, NC on October 22nd, 2005. Madison was crowned 2005/2006 Wee Majestic Miss Lin­ coln County. She was also the Wee Miss Sportswear, Photo­ genic and Costume Winner. Madison also currently holds the titles of 2005/2006 Wee Majestic Miss Sweetheart and 2005/2006 Wilkesboro N.C. Cover Miss Tiny Miss Supreme. By winning this title, she is now eligible to compete at the America's Majestic Miss N.C. State Pageant to be held in Valdese, NC in March 2006. Madison attends kindergarten at Mountain View Elemen­ tary School. Apartments, and other local agencies will provide deliv­ ery to the seniors. Trees will be up and ready at Food Lion, Home Town Furniture, State Employees Credit Union, Sweet Aromas, and Wendy's beginning November 9 in the afternoon. Over 200 needy seniors will have a better Christmas this year due to the generosi­ ty of the people of Ashe Coun­ ty. Donations will be accepted and checks should be made to CNSC, PO Box 605, Jefferson, NC 28640. For more informa­ tion, call 846-4898. Commodity distribution reminder The Ashe County DepartDepart­ ment of Social Services will be holding a USDA commodity distribution on Friday, Novem­ ber 18,2005, in the community center at Family Central be­ tween 9 a.m. - 12 noon. The following items will be available: asparagus, whole frofro­ zen chickens, cranberry sauce, cranberrv green beans, milk, canned cling peaches, dehydrated potatoes, chocolate and vanilla pudding cups and sweet potatoes. The regulations remain the same for certification. Tickets will be given out at the door d< only, for those who are in L line at 8 a.m. You do not need to bring or send your EBT card to receive commodities. Please bring boxes for food items and keep in mind, some of the food is frozen. Baby news Jolene Potter and Fa­ bian Tavares of Warrensville announce the birth of a daughter, Athena Tavares, born at Watauga Medical Center on October 28, 2005. She weighed six pounds and twelve ounces. Hope and Willey Miller of Lansing announce the birth of a son, Chase Miller, born at Watauga Medical Center on November 2, 2005. Chase weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces. Pamela Royal and Wayne Thomas Parsons of Laurel Springs announce the birth of a daughter, Hayley Lynn Parsons, born November 2, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. She weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces and was 19.8 inches long. Grandparents are Richard and Janice Testerman and Terri Hall. Sisters Chastity and Ashlin welcomed Haley Lynn home. 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When the British were notice, I knew it was time to of courage, so many battles, so many wars within living forty paces from the dirt and take action. I encourage all memory, that it would be hard rock wall the rebels had built, Ashe County residents (na­ to single out any group of vet­ a wall of fire erupted from tive or not) to join me in hav­ Breed's Hill. Whole compa­ ing our say. erans to honor this day. I think we all received a As we honor the living nies of redcoated soldiers were and remember the dead, our mowed down, and the survi­ wake-up call when we saw the assessment values of our thoughts turn to the nation's vors ran for their fives. Fifteen minutes later, a sec­ homes and property. Our very first veterans, the sol­ diers of the first months of the ond British column struck at property values are being a rail fence on the flank of driven up by buyers from else­ American Revolution. Most of them were New Breed's Hill—with the same where who have more money England farmers in the spring result. Some companies— than sense and are willing of 1775. They were busy on paper, at least, with 100 to pay astronomical prices planting their crops across men—had only three or four for our land. It is a bidding the Northeast when the shots unwounded members when war of sorts for every inch of mountain land available and fired at Lexington and Concord the firing was over. The remnants of the British the wages of locals working echoed across the colonies. When word came that patriots forces rallied at the base of for a living here, won't even had cut off Boston and were Breed's Hill. There was debate allow us into that arena. remaining under arms, small over whether to attack again, Our children who choose to bands of armed men marched but the soldiers themselves stay here and work here will from New Hampshire, Rhode demanded the chance to have no hope of owning land and homes (mobile or other­ Island, Connecticut and avenge their fallen comrades. And it was then that one wise) unless they are lucky beyond. From these roots come the U.S. armed forces of today. of the most amazing acts of enough to inherit some fam­ An old veteran, Artemas courage in military history ily land and then it will still Ward, was named commander took place. Up on Breed's be hard. Inheriting that land of these forces, but, in reality, Hill, about 1,000 rebels stood hinges on their parents being there was no command struc­ and watched as the British able to keep the taxes paid so ture. Men from one colony saw reformed. They watched for they can hang onto it to pass little reason to listen to officers an hour, knowing the British on down. That is the cold of another. It would take the would come up that hill again. hard reality of where we are determination and leadership These rebels knew that they as residents of Ashe Coun­ of George Washington to weld had only a few rounds of ty. We only need to look to together these rag-tag rebels, ammunition left, and no bayo­ Blowing Rock as our crystal nets to meet the British steel. ball into the future and see but that was in the future. On June 16, 1775, warned Most of them had not eaten or what we can expect. When that the British planned to slept in 24 hours, some as long I see into that crystal ball, I seize several strategically as 48 hours. And they stood on am sickened. How many of key hills that looked down the top of that hill and they the homes in Blowing Rock are owned by locals? Almost on Boston—and would have waited. When the charge came, the none I'd say. The tax reas­ endangered the rebel forces surrounding the town—Ward rebels emptied their last shots, sessments we just received ordered 1,200 men to forti­ they fought the bayonets with are a major step in running fy Breed's and Bunker hills. butt ends of muskets, rocks the locals out of this area. Seems like there was a move­ Moving in darkness, they and fists. They fell by the doz­ began digging entrenchments ens, but they did not break ment many years ago to take and run. They fought their land from the locals and drive to defend Breed's Hill. The British in Boston way back down Breed's Hill, them out. It was called "The awoke on a hot June 17 morn­ battling every inch of the way. Trail of Tears". It was wrong ing to find the rebels in con­ They made good their with­ then and it's wrong now. I protested my re-evalua­ trol of the high ground. Their drawal. Almost half the British force tion like lots of others. There reaction was quick. Under the command of Lord Howe, 2,200 was killed or wounded, as well is a steady stream of folks going into the courthouse to men embarked and moved to as a third of rebel force. On that memorable after­ protest. I spoke with one man the base of Breed's Hill. After a largely ineffective artillery noon, these first American who was appealing. His home barrage, this force started up soldiers established a tradi­ was assessed $100,000 higher Breed's Hill to disperse the tion of coin-age that today still than a very recent real estate appraisal he had paid for. inspires those who love free­ rebels. They saw no reason to dom everywhere. They laid The assessments were outra­ bother with formalities, as if the foundation for the brave geously high. If every single they were facing real soldiers. men and women in our armed land owner who is appalled The British regiments were forces who have followed them at their assessment would go the best in the world, and the in the succeeding 230 years of up there, there would not be enough Wingate Appraisal armies of Europe—let alone our country's history. Company employees to speak to us if they stayed 24 hours a day. I urge everyone to do it. By the way, the Wingate folks are from Virginia where their tax assessments remain low and reasonable. Ironic isn't it? We only had until November 10 to appeal. That Member: (USPS 441-810) was a short amount of time N.C. Press Association and it ought to be extended. Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. If enough people raise their Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. voices, it will have to be. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. We are being told that Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com our mil rate will be lowered Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ which will balance our tax ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new bills and that lots of us will even see a decrease. Do not and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. let yourselves be tricked or fooled. We are told this each Editor - Jim Thompson time there is a reassessment. Publisher - Cabot Hamilton It calms everyone down and Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop we become complacent again. Assistant Editor Linda Burchette They may go down for a while to keep us all quiet but his­ Copy Editor Tammy Parunak tory will show you that they Sports Reporter .. Shane Hopkins will shoot up again. Yes, if you Office Manager Geraldine Hartzog five in town and have a house Data Input Elaine Elliott on a lot, you might see a bit of a decrease. If you own your Classified Manager Sandra Moretz family farm, it's not likely. Advertising Sales Teresa Roark Laws The largest increase in val­ Advertising Sales Peggy Benson ues was in land, not in homes. Graphic Arts Director Deb Holder-Caine Our present homes are not Graphic Artist/Webmaster Kelly Elliott what are being sought after, it's our land. Once a single Graphic Artist Coy Powers piece of land leaves the hands of locals, it will likely never be Mailroom Department owned by a local again. How Linda Da in, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, many of us are expecting to have a home in the rumored Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh "Ski in Alpine Village" that Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. could become a possibility on Phoenix Mountain. It would Postmaster, send address changes to: almost make me laugh except Jefferson Post that I live on Phoenix Creek P.O. Box 808 and will be affected in a very negative way by all of the de­ West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 velopment on the mountain. So yes, the mil rate will de­ All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. crease for the time being. But and may not he reproduced without permission. as budget needs change (and SHUTOUT Letters to the Editor is for those who choose to make this their home. They may have the majority of the money here but they don't have the vote. They don't vote here, they vote in their local districts where they live primarily. We, the poor (com­ pared to their means) may not have the financial voice but we have the voting voice. Let's use it. We are asking the commissioners and lo­ cal town officials to protect us from becoming another Blowing Rock. We are asking them to protect lis from tax increases caused by inflated land prices. If they can't do that, we need to use our vot­ ing voice to replace them with officials who can do what we need. Our County manager is in charge of the direction our county goes in. He is hired and fired by the commission­ ers. Therefore, it appears to me that we, the voting locals, are still in charge of our coun­ ty. Let's not forget that. Our country was founded on tax revolt. Each and ev­ ery one of us needs to remem­ ber the courage our ances­ tors had to forge our nation and carve out a living from it. We need to carry on with that courage. I urge you to contest your property assess­ ments and to let your elected officials hear from you. Let them know that we elected them to protect our way of fife and if they can't do that, we won't be needing them any longer. Let's demand that we are heard and respected. Let's preserve a way of fife and a way of making a living for our children and grand­ children. I grew up roaming these hills, hunting Phoenix Mountain and fishing Cran­ berry Creek. I learned to skip rocks as good as anybody around. I want my grandkids to have the same opportuni­ ty and pass that on to their grandkids. Let your voices be heard before it's too late. We still have a voice and we absolutely must use it. It has come down to either revolt or roll over. I know where I stand. Join me! something towns like Blow­ ing Rock have lost. The thing I liked least, after seeing what the term really means, was the "cruis­ ing" allowed downtown with­ out any seeming limitations. It seems that "cruising" does not mean just riding through town, it apparently means that it is OK with town of­ ficials to have business own­ ers open their shops to find bottles of urine in front of the door and a disgusting mess outside their places of busi­ ness. Why is this tolerated? What kind of message do you want to send to second home buyers, weekend tourists, and local business owners? And is this really what the people who were born here and raise their families here want their town to allow? Other towns in surround­ ing counties have long since put a stop to this type behav­ ior. It is time for the good peo­ ple of West Jefferson to look at what is really going oh and let their elected officials know their wishes, or elect officials who will deal with this prob­ lem in a constructive manner and end this "custom" which is detrimental to all Main Street businesses and to the image of this lovely town. Right is wrong? (Editor's note: We have re­ ceived a large volume of let­ ters to the editor this week. If your letter is not printed here, watch for Tuesday's issue.) past history shows you they will) we will see our mil rate creep up again. A penny here for a new needed building or service, a penny there. Those pennies will be charged on ex­ tremely inflated land prices and the ultimate result will be that many of us will be forced to sell out and move to other places where we can af­ ford to five and pay our taxes. Our elderly who have worked and slaved hard for their land will not be able to pay their taxes and even have a hope of leaving their land and their way of life, to their kids and grandkids. Many are strug­ gling as it is to try to heat their homes. They can't take on any extra burden of high taxes. The only way that our com­ missioners can offer protection to us from these inflated val­ ues is to give an exemption to those who live here full-time. It does not matter whether you were born here or moved here, if you are a full-time resident, you deserve a break. Florida does it. It's called a homesteaders exemption. It's ironic that many of the folks who have their second, third and fourth homes here, are primary residents of Florida and are enjoying homestead exemptions when they pay local taxes. Why are we not enjoying the same type of tax relief. We demand some pro­ tection from land inflation in our tax status. When budget hearings are held each year we see an in­ crease in the budget. You will always see the largest increase caused by the Social Services budget. That is not simply because their employees are getting cost of living raises or because they are having to hire new workers to serve more poor. It's because our lo­ cals are falling more rapidly than ever into the class called working poor. As the face of Ashe County changes we see more and more of the jobs Melvin Roark that are being created being Lansing in the service industry. Ser­ vice meaning those who wait on and care for those with the money. These are house­ keepers, waitresses, seasonal To the Editor: landscapers, etc. None of Ministers of the religious those jobs pay enough to sup­ right don't teach scripture port a family or even come from the Bible, they teach close to it and NONE of them their own opinions using have benefits like insurance. scripture from the Bible to Therefore, the working poor back it up. are forced to go to Social Ser­ John Grimm vices for Medicaid for them­ selves and their families as well as Food Stamps and oth­ er services they must have. The end result is that the So­ To the Editor: I am a North Carolina na­ cial Services budget goes way up. Then the mil rate has to tive, having grown up in the be raised. It's a vicious cycle small town of Rutherfordton, that has a scary end. I ap­ NC and lived most of my adult plaud those who helped get life in Boone and Blowing Smiths Aerospace here. We Rock, NC. This year, I pur­ need more good paying jobs chased a commercial build­ like this. However, we are ing and opened a business in not coming close to replacing West Jefferson, a town I find what we've already lost. We charming and reminiscent of need help and we need it now. my hometown—at least in We don't need a ski resort, we most aspects. One of the things I liked need real jobs with good pay most about WJ was that it and benefits. One only needs to go to the was still a "real town, " with tax office and click on ran­ not only restaurants and dom parcels of land on their gift shops and art galleries computer to see that most of and antique stores, but also our land is already owned by a hardware store, beauty those with addresses else­ parlor, and all kinds of local where. Paying higher taxes businesses located within is no burden for them. It the main business district— End cruising Gail Smart How can they pay more? To the Editor: Assistant Editor Linda Burchette's article, (Lowes gives $100,000 article to feed local hungry kids), Jefferson Post, Tuesday, November 1, states more than 52 percent of Ashe County students re­ ceive free or reduced price meals because their parents are struggling to meet ex­ penses. My question is: How are these parents expected to pay a one year two to four hundred percent increase in county taxes? Teddy Elliott West Jefferson Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost. com. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Woman battles cancer, aids troops Foxx gets million for ASU wine center by Jim Thompson Editor Chief Master Sergeant Harold Stanley, USAF, looks down from heaven and is undoubtedly proud of his daughter Cindy. Even as she wages her own battle with cancer, Cin­ dy Stanley keeps on trying to provide support and comfort Photo courtesy of Mrs. Harold Stanley to the men and women of our Cindy Stanley and Jerry English armed forces in Iraq and in the war on terrorism. In 2003, she and her hus­ the holidays, when it was and positive, and should in­ band, Jerry English, who live needed most. Your drive and clude something personal in Monterey, Calif., helped dedication in the face of per­ and positive about yourself. organize Cards and Cocoa for sonal hardship and your lead­ No stamp is needed. the Troops. Since then, the ership in rallying support for •Please add some wellgroup has sent out over 3,300 our troops in the Monterey sealed cocoa plus any extra cards, over 4,665 pounds of area are qualities to be ad­ goodies such a gum, beef goodies to people in service. mired by our Marines. jerky, wet wipes, suckers for In February of this year, "Thank you for your ser­ kids or other small items that Stanley received a letter vice to our country." will fit in the envelope. from K.J. Stadler, command­ Even though she under•You can sign your name ing general of the 3rd Marine wwent a third operation in­ and address on the card it­ Airfraft Wing. This letter of volving cancer on Veteran's self. Envelopes get lost as the appreciation read: Day, Cindy Stanley is deter­ soldiers share the goodies. "On behalf of the Marines, mined to make the holidays If you want to improve your Sailors and Soldiers of 3d brighter for our armed forces odds of hearing back from Marine Aircraft Wing, I want overseas. them, include a smaller enve­ to extend our sincere grati­ And she is getting some lope with one sheet of paper tude for the overwhelming help from back home in Ashe in it and addressed to you. No support you have provided County. Her mother, Mrs. stamp is needed, as they are to us throughout our deploy­ Harold Stanley, is organizing able to send mail for free. ment in Iraq. a Cards and Cocoa drive here •Be sure to tape the en­ "The hundreds of pounds in the county. Here is how it velope to keep the goodies of gifts you sent brought com­ works: inside. fort to scores of Marines, Sail­ •In addition to Christ­ •Cards collected in Ashe ors, Soldiers and Airmen at mas cards, you can also send County will go to the 700 the base here at A1 Asad and cards that say "Thank you," troops served by Chaplain to the far reaches of western "Thinking of you" or "Proud Mike Burgess; they are sta­ Iraq. Dozens of handcrafted of you." tioned in Afghanistan. banners, personal letters and •Cards can be a sheet of •Please bring your cards cards from the members of paper with a note and com­ to the Jefferson Post dur­ the group you organized illus­ puter graphics, put in a busi­ ing normal business hours trated the depth of America's ness size envelope. Drawings (weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). support of our mission and and letters from kids are ex­ Mrs. Stanley will be picking recognized the hard work of tra special to our troops. these up on a regular basis. our service members. •Address the outside to For more information "Your kind thoughts-in­ "An American Hero" or "A about the local Cards and action and tireless hours of Special Soldier" or something Cocoa for the Troops proj­ work elevated the morale of similar. ect, call Mrs. Harold Stanley, our service members during •Cards should be upbeat chairperson, at 246-6371. Reval — continued from front page property in the mountains is becoming as valuable as that at the coast, especially for second homeowners. Lots below Asheville, Burr said, are rivaling those on the coast for value, with halfacre mountain lots bringing $500,000 in revenue. It's the view and the ease of devel­ opment, he said, and Ashe County's terrain is similar to the area southwest of Asheville with extraordinary views and sloping land. Many of these expensive lots in the mountains are be­ ing bought and built upon by corporate executives, Burr noted. The mountain develop­ ment process comes into play with the area's economy, and those areas will start to feel it, he said. A letter to the editor in today's edition has one local resident demanding relief for property owners, saying land costs willingly paid by more affluent part-time resi­ dents are pricing natives and full-time residents out of the market. The commissioners had some comments about the re­ valuation at Monday's meet­ ing. Increasing property val-. ues are seen as a good thing by some, said Commissioner Richard Calhoun, but this is changing land ownership be­ cause of the cost of keeping land. The county has accom­ plished its effort to see land more valuable, he said, but missed some opportunities such as land use planning to protect the county's heritage. "Economics is driving the value of land just as it does everything else," Calhoun added. "It's sad for older people with value in the land and their lives in farming who cannot continue to farm." He said the land is becoming too valuable even for Christ­ mas tree production, and he suggests those wishing to do something about it to do so or he predicts the county will become one of developed acre and a half lots with lots of people. Calhoun said the example of the Amish people shows that the old and the new can co-exist, and county residents need to look at ways to pro­ tect farmland and greenspace before it is all developed. Later in the meeting, the board heard an update on the Mountain Life Farm Muse­ um, and Calhoun said wasn't it ironic to be discussing in the same meeting both the destruction of Ashe County's agricultural heritage and the establishment of a museum to remember it. He said it's a sad state, but a sign of the times, that those who have dedicated their lives to farm­ ing are becoming artifacts of the past. Commissioner Judy Porter Poe said revaluation is great for farmers who are retir­ ing and wanting to sell their property to create a nest egg, but it is not so good for those who wish to continue farm­ ing. A property tax rate de­ crease (from the current 61 cents per $100 of assessed value) would help, said Com­ missioner Gerald Price. This will no doubt be discussed during next year's budget de­ liberations. Commissioner Richard Blackburn reminded every­ one that property revalua­ tion is required by the state at least every eight years, and appraisals are based on market values. There is little that can be done about the values, he said, but there is also nothing Ashe needs more than some kind of land use planning that comes from the grassroots level, from the people up. It will be remembered that a proposed land use plan that came from the board of com­ missioners some years ago (the Unified Development Or­ dinance) failed utterly; it was vigorously opposed by many residents, and eventually abandoned by the board. The commissioners have discussed doing revaluation more often, such as every four years instead of every eight to lessen the blow, but the cost is high (currently about half a million dollars) and the county must save up, so that is one reason the process is done no more often than re­ quired. The complicated and lengthy process of property assessment takes about a year and a half to complete. Wingate, which has done Ashe County's revaluation the last two times, agreed to include two county-employed appraisers in the process this time so Ashe will eventually have trained appraisers to handle the revaluation with­ out contracting an outside company. WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 - United States Rep. Vir­ ginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives has ap­ proved funds for the Appala­ chian Enology & Viticulture Services Center at Appala­ chian State University. She was able to secure $1 million for the project in the FY06 Science, Departments of State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropria­ tions Conference report that passed the House yesterday. The legislation will now go to the Senate, where passage is expected later today. "I am delighted to support ASU in their efforts to expand the wine industry in North Carolina," said Rep. Foxx. "As a strong supporter of viticul­ ture, I understand that vine­ yards and wineries create many jobs and attract tourist dollars to our rural commu­ nities. Currently, there are 350 vineyards and 42 winer­ ies in North Carolina, which is over double the amount in 1999. The Yadkin Valley is North Carolina's first feder­ ally recognized American Viticultural Area. Located in the northwestern part of the state, it includes all of Surry. Wilkes and Yadkin counties, as well as portions of Stokes, Davie and Forsyth countie& There are currently 14 winer­ ies and more than 400 acres devoted to vineyards in the Yadkin Valley. After his retirement in 1975, Squires and his wife Em­ ily took a Sunday drive up to Ashe County and fell in love with the community. "We spent a whole day up here, I think it was in the spring," he said. "It was so fresh and everything was greening up. There were wide open vistas along the roads. I thought it was the prettiest place outside of England. I've never been there, but from the pictures and what people said it's so green and beau­ tiful in the countryside. We came here and found this old house. Pecky (his nickname for his late wife because of her red hair and freckles he likened to a woodpecker) said that's a grandma size house. And I said, yeah, and you're a grandma and I'm a grandpa so it suits us." They bought the century old farmhouse he still lives in on NC 88 just past the dam and refurbished it. They also bought some land in Helton with a cabin he enjoyed as a retreat. Son Reid and daugh­ ter-in-law Barbara came to the community not long ago and live in a house just above the old farmhouse. Emily once worked for the Skyland Post and C.P was featured in the Jefferson Post back in the 1990s for his im­ pressionistic carvings of ani­ mals. He loves to carve most any kind of critter, especially bears, he said, "because you can mess up some and they still look like a bear." He misses Emily, whom he lost in the late 1990s, but enjoys his home, his dogs, his family, and the community he calls home. It is a place of peace and beauty today because of the sacrifices he and his generation made to preserve what they had and protect it for the generations to come. erty, and plans for a walking trail that will also be used for track. The tennis courts have been refurbished, the foot­ ball program revived with new bleachers and a press box, and he helped fund selfflushing toilets at the school. The one-way traffic pattern around the school has great­ ly improved traffic flow and safety for students. And artist Bessie Clay painted a Sponge Bob mural around the pool, adding a whimsical touch to a facility popular with both stu­ dents and the general public. Expansion may one day be needed at the middle school, and space is available he said, but it won't be easy. Nothing is really easy for this age of students, but Ashley and his staff have created a success­ ful learning environment with high standards and ex­ citing academic choices that has students wanting to come to school. For an educator like Bobby Ashley, what could be better than that? Veteran continued from front page championship game. We lost that by a field goal in the last few seconds." Discharged in early 1946, Squires headed home to North Carolina and went back to col­ lege. He was nearing comple­ tion of his studies in physical education and math when a friend convinced him it was better to be working than studying. So he quit and went to work for the NC Depart­ ment of Revenue. He worked there five years, through the beginning of the sales tax implementation in the state, and then transferred to NC State Parks, a career he thor­ oughly enjoyed for the next 20 plus years. From his first position as a ranger at a park between Ra­ leigh and Durham, to super­ intendent at Morrow Moun­ tain State Park in Stanly County, Squires loved the job, the outdoors, and the growing public interest in state parks. Ashley continued from front page in the nation. Phay and McCall, said Ashley, determined to chal­ lenge the principals as they had never been challenged before, established a course of study that was beyond rigorous. Early PEP gradu­ ates frequently referred to the program as an academic "boot camp." They encour­ aged participants to think critically about "big picture" issues of education, empha­ sized that educators must be "lifetime learners," and, long before the idea became fash­ ionable among American edu­ cators, insisted that all PEP participants subscribe to the doctrine that every child can learn. In his third year as princi­ pal at ACMS, Ashley contin­ ues to follow that doctrine, enjoying watching students learn and grow, and assisting them with individual needs. "There are lots of reasons I like middle school," he said. "Number one is, I like the age." A difficult group to han­ dle at times, these adolescent youngsters are changing from children to young adults, and that change can be stressful for them and all those around them. It takes a special kind of educator to work with them, people who understand them, and want to be with them. Ashley and his staff are just that kind of people. Ashley said he also enjoys the middle school facility. "This school is designed to function for that grade lev­ el," he said. "There are high expectations that everyone will be successful. It's a good place for an adolescent to be, with lots of opportunities for sports participation, afterschool activities, and lifetime sports such as golf, tennis, swimming and skiing, our new Frisbee golf program, and dances, which are very important to the students. We have the health clinic, which has been so beneficial to the students and the com­ munity." He's proud of the new bridge onto the school prop­ •Ejsii Theatre One Dreamer 31G1G1G 51El GIG GIG1' Inspired by a True Story PG Theatre Two age G1G1G1C G1G1C NiitMt IG1G1G1 IG1G1G1G1GU Movie schedule for ovember 11 -17, 21 1G1G1G Cakes and Cookies. Toys and Gifls... CkfetflM at your fitter tip*. NOT Not a Jefferson Post subscriber? Start saving money today—call JoEvelyn at 846-7164 GOD BLESS YOU! Tony Goodman and Mount Jefferson Motors In recognition of a GREAT deal and a BIG heart! TIIF. BRIDGE BUILDERS W:' 300 Come take a Peek... You'll like what you see! Galleries, Restaurants, Realtors, Shopping, Entertainment, Lodging and Services! jpp *+ /T -4 Downtown i [Vest \ *1 ml www.WJ Dow iitown.com Come on down....to our little town!— Idea* to gel you on vour iav. It's time to go to the 6outhern Christmas 6hov! November 10-20, 2005 Charlotte Merchandise Mart Wtfekibyi & Saturday lOanr to 7p<n Sunday* lOain 10 6pni Muh« 18 i<l 4»iT lO jdvMKr muxM> Ml MUU mtmf I* 1*1 • Unit (• *TT tUi 'Oc*f rMn nakUr 2lK€h»rtottr ©bwrtieT Soul hcmChristmas&how.cora �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Sunshine Sunday sheds light on depression by Jim Thompson Editor This coming Sunday, Nov. 13, is Sunshine Sunday in Ashe County. ' Earlier this week, the coun­ ty commissioners adopted a resolution designating Sun­ day as a time for churches, other houses of worship and community organizations to consider the problems of de­ pression and suicide in the county. The resolution states: Whereas, Ashe County has one of the highest death rates for suicide in the State of North Carolina (last year we lost eight members of our community to suicide), Whereas, Depression is the single most important risk factor for suicide, Whereas, Depression is a neurologically based disorder, Whereas, It is estimated that in Ashe County approxi­ mately 4,325 to 4,819 mem­ bers of the population will have a a depressive disorder in their lifetime, Whereas, Depression is a "Whole Person" disorder affecting the body, feeling, thoughts and behaviors, Whereas, Depression may occur without obvious reasons at times and other times may be linked to a life event or stressor, Whereas, If diagnosed and treasted, depression can be relieved in 85-90 percent of cases, Whereas: Depression brings with it symptoms such as sleep disturbances, appetite difficul­ ties, difficulty concenttrating and feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, Whereas, Community Or­ ganizations, churches, syna­ gogues and other places of worship, can play a special role in educating their mem­ bers' about depression, NOW, THEREFORE, we the County Commissioners of Ashe County, in an effort to promote awareness of the need for education and early treatment for depression, do hereby proclaim Nov. 13,2005, as "Sunshine Sunday" in Ashe County. Many local churches will be having special presentations or services this Sunday, focus­ ing on depression and suicide. Operation Christmas Child underway BOONE, N.C., November 7, 2005—The world's larg­ est Christmas project is well underway across the United States, as caring people flock to stores in search of small treasures to pack into shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child. NEXT WEEK, Nov. 14-21, is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, when more than 1,800 loca­ tions, spanning all 50 states and staffed by thousands of volunteers, will be open to col­ lect millions of shoe box gifts for needy and hurting children. Operation Christmas Child encourages children, families, churches, and groups to fill empty shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items mid a personal note. Last year, gifts from the U.S. and 10 other countries were hand-delivered to more than dren. 7.4 million chil­ This year, the goal is even higher, and the need is even greater. Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect and de­ liver 7.8 million shoe box gifts to children in more than 90 countries. Since 1993, 39 mil­ lion shoe box gifts have been distributed in more than 120 countries. HOW TO PACK A SHOE BOX GIFT: •Find an empty shoe box. (You may wrap it—lid sepa­ rately—but wrapping is not required.) •Decide whether your gift will be for a boy or girl and choose an age category: 2-4, 5- note to the child and family photo •Enclose $5 or more in an envelope to help cover overseas shipping costs •Complete instructions are available on the Samaritan's Purse Web site Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, an international Chris­ tian relief organization headed by Franklin Graham. To find drop-off locations or for more information, call 1-800-3535949 or visit www.samaritanspurse.org. After National Collection Week is over, shoe box gifts may be dropped off at the Processing Centers un­ til mid-December (visit the Web site for locations) or may be mailed year-round to Sa­ maritan's Purse headquarters, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, N.C. 9, or 10-14 •Fill your shoe box with a variety of gifts: school supplies, toys, hygiene items, clothes, hard candy, and a personal 28607. VK- .F Creston UMC fellowship hall dedicated On Oct. 8, the congregation the construction. Other vol­ unteers and builders were also recognized for their con­ tributions and their efforts to keep costs down and build the Fellowship Hall within bud­ get. Jennie Clyde Hightower was recognized for her role in paying off the bank note and rendering the building debt free. Many others were also recognized for contributions of money, materials and labor. Without these generous con­ tributors, the construction of a debt-free building would not of Creston United Methodist Church dedicated the newly completed Fellowship Hall. There were approximately 75 attending, including church members from the four church­ es in the Creston/GreenValley Charge, members of the com­ munity and builders. Dr. Alan Rice, district superintendent of the North Wilkesboro Dis­ trict, spoke to the group and Pastor Rickey Mitchell, led the dedication ceremony. The combined choir from the four churches provided special mu­ sic. Special recognition was giv­ en to the members of the Build­ ing Committee: Bill Archer, Frank Kelley, Margaret Edmondson, Jane Hartsoe, Ron­ ald Kemp, Mary Kemp, Grant Kemp, Joanne Kemp and Jim Gilley. Rose Ellen Farrington was given a standing ovation for her leadership of the com­ mittee. Randy Mahaffey and Jeremy Eller were recognized for their skilled workmanship and their diligence in complet­ ing the building in record time. Clyde Farrington was recog­ nized for outstanding volun­ teer contributions of time and equipment use throughout Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Assembly of God Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland & McNeil Sis • Jefferson (M West - Left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:10-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman Worship with Jeff and the folks at Blue Ridge for one night of Gospel Singing and Bible preaching "Come expecting a move of God!" " 220 Lynch Colvard Rd., Jefferson, NC Visir With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00p.m. Blue Ridge Worship Center Church of Christ at West Jefferson Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 221 Burnett St., (Off Buck Mm. Road I Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Stiuly 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Service -11:00am & 6:00pm "Join us in worship to Christ" Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Chun h Office at 946-5616 Preacher's Residence Friendly Grove Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-S820 891 Friendship Baptist Chimb Kdjrifcnton. NC Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A LiJif Worth Living!" Rev. David Grinned • 982-2080 Sunday Mhtxd • 9:00 u.m Sunday Worship Services • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Services 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00p.m. mte to jam u» VW Un ite you tnjtiugnsjor a Had cemeini, jamilyworthippihg tsperunau SUNDAY - ' • WrJnfldar Filming - ~ " Satunia Prayer Service - 9:0Up»i Youth Minister: Rev. Mini Ambrose Church 877-ISSO Parsonage 877-2042 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Rev. Rodney Frye Pastor Lonnie Pruitt ,Sunday Worship 114)0 a.m. 336-385-2074 Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs, N.C The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10JX) AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Finley, pastor 336-984-8213 r (Jiendale Springs Methodist Church Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a. Holy Trinity Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 anil 88 West. Smethport. NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sundav Night Services 6:30 p.m Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3(176 Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Healing Springs Baptist Church JefTerson United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugk 9178 Did H») 16 • Crumpler, NC Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor Rev. Keith Casey 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336)246-9512 1957 US Hwy 221 N. JefTerson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m Sunday • Sunday School 11:00a.m Sunday Worship Service 6:30.p.m. SiUulay • Sunday Night Service 6:OOp.m.'Monday • TE A M 10:00 a nu Tuesday • Joy in the Morning feetinl Sunday School • J (1:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service-11:00A.M. 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service -7:00P.M. We would love to have you come worship with us. Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join uS for a joyful worship experience. Seventh-Day Adventist Church Rev. J.F. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 201 South St tjust off tasl Main), Jeffrnon, NC (336)246-9642 of Warrensville J Pastor: Kevin Morgan Family Time Fellowship • 9: 30AM Sunday School • 10:00AM 8:30 a.m. and 10:110 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Smethport United Reverend Sean Brig man 246-9031 Sunday School: 10:00 tun. 's Casual & Contemporary Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. to fellowship with us every Sunday!" Smethport Independant Baptist Church Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Non-Denominational Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m and He blessed them" Luke24:50 Ebenzer Presbyterian Welcomes All to Worship 846-3954 10:00 a.m - Sunday School "Come oi pod are. you will be laved" Wednesday Bible Stiuly 7:00p.m "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Evening Service 6:30 p m. Barnett St. • West Jefferson (Episcopalian) Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 Sunday Si hool 10:til) a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Cornerstone Fellowship Parish of the Holy Communion Pastor Rick Miller Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 9:45a.m. (Missions Ministry, Van Ministry','Teen Time) "A Church focused - on faith, family «t "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 336-877-2801 Minister Creighton Beatty JWoryhip 11:00AM and 6:00PM WEDNESDAY- Family Night 7:00P,M (All ages) "Loves you and wants you Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. * Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. 495 Highway 194 South (Prayer & Oiitieuch) I' North Beaver Baptist Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 Sunday School 10:00AM M O N D A V - ' rVimmioiirv Care 6:OOPM Y Sunday fvfllWB Worship - "h , Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Worship <Sc Praise 11:00 a.m. Beaver Creek Christian Church 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd ft mi. off Hwy 221) 1460 Bald Mm. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 11:00am and will be used for religious activities for the four church­ es of the Creston/Green Valley Charge. Jeff Southard Sun. night, November 13, 6:00 pm Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 246-2979 The new building is consid­ ered to be part of the church Blue Ridge Worship Center Hwy. 16 S. in Glendale Springs Baldwin Community Church Pastor George Norris have been possible. Architect Cal Cochran de­ signed the Fellowship Hall. The design incorporates fea­ tures from the Victorian style of the 100-year-old church next to it. Funds were obtained from the North Wilkesboro Conference, the Duke Endow­ ment and private donations. W 336-667-6092 Sundav Morning Warship -! 1:00AM Sunday Evening Warship - 6:00PM Saturday Services: Bible School - 111:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Wednesday Bible Study • 7:00PM Nursery provided for all services Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main <5 Ivy Six. • Jefferson Sat Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a m, Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for limes Welcome Home Baptist Church Offct Phone JJ6-M2-WI0 • Rev. Lonm Jottn • Pastor Sunday School • 10:00AM "/ \ Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194 A 88 West) Smethport. NC 28694 9:00 AM -Worship Service Sunday Evenings '2nd & 4th) •7:00PM 10:00 AM -Sunday School Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • CeO: 336-977-1009 Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services. Sunday • 4.-00PM Van Transportation Available To list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7164 Comer of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St Jefferson 246-6077 HHut HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY, INC. 141 Lyalle Lane, Jeffereon, NC * Continental Frame Shop * * Blow-Therm Hrattd Dcnvn Draft Spray Booth * * Member ot the "We Cue Program" uung Siftty-Kkeo Environmental Service t Mountain Aire Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm Hwy 16 k 163 Intersection Super Muffler "Specializing in Exhaust I Other Under Car Paris' • Brakes • Shodts • Struts• Mon • fit 8-5 021S Jettonon Ave Wwt Jedwon 336-246-2128 WIDMB Corarmiox Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 Dr Pepper i Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 • .77;rs"/A/</s >/-<*/< / DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP 502 Jefferson Ave. 336-246-8806 CHEVROLET n "!. ; A (™ (T 0 r! 1 N Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoe Work Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 Minor Repairs Tin Sales 336-246-3367 Auto Express Kwlk Lube, Inc. 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West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings Hwy 421 • Boone, NC PONTIAC BUICK (JMC 828-264-9051 www.mackbtowninc.cotn (2>Otdsmob*e "<•-» - -fJoone Kultoia, 9HC Your Local Equipment Dealer Fi Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S.-Deep Ga| 82L2.M.-14M.. www boonekubot �Pierce and Karnaukh have July wedding Brittany Nicole Louise 1 Pierce and Ruslan Oleksandrovynch Karnaukh were united in marriage on July . 30, 2005, at four o'clock in the afternoon, on the Lawn ; at Jefferson Landing. The : Rev. Dema Barishnikov of* ficiated. The bride is the daugh. ter of Vel and Cathy Pierce of West Jefferson, NC. She graduated from Ashe Coun­ ty High School in 2003 and is currently attending Ap­ palachian State University majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. Brit• tany has been accepted into the Doctor of Chiropractic program and plans to begin that program after gradu­ ating from Appalachian in December 2006. The groom is the son of Oleksandr and Nadiya Darnaukh of Ternopil, Ukraine. He graduated from Terno­ pil High School in 1997, from Ternopil Academy of National Economy with his Bachelors in International Business in 2001, and from Cleveland State University with his MBA in 2005. He plans to pursue a PhD in the near future. The groom is currently employed as a manager of Compucredit in Wilkesboro. The wedding was held outside on the lawn under the gazebo at Jefferson Landing. The gazebo was decorated with ferns, hibis­ cus, marigolds and a purple and white flowered arch. One hundred and fifty pur­ ple and yellow bows hand sown out of cloths were hung on the back of each chair, alternating colors. The bride and bridal party carried artificial flowers, which were fashioned to­ gether by the grea'f skills of a family friend, Mrs. Anna Elliott. Ms. Marijo Mencine, a family member of the bride, was seated just prior to the ceremony. The ceremony began with Mrs. Trena Bar­ ishnikov chiming a hand bell four times indicating the four o'clock hour. Then the grandmother of the bride along with the moth­ er of the groom and mother of the bride were seated to Pachelbel's "Canon in D". The groom and minister walked up the center aisle on the L Charity Angel Stuart and Charles Andrew Caudill (Andy) were united in mar­ riage on August 16, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Charity is the daughter of Scott and Sherry Stuart of Lansing. Charity is currently em­ ployed at Mark of Eden. Andy is the son of Charles and Louise Caudill of Jeffer­ son. Andy is currently em­ ployed at Wal-Mart. Rev. Tim Bare united the couple in marriage in a beau­ tiful candlelit ceremony. Cristin Stuart, sister of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Allison Little and Melissa Pruitt, friends of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Kevin Pruitt, friend of the groom, served as best man. Joey Edwards, cousin of the groom, and Jeremy Bowman, friend of the groom, served as groomsmen. Bevin Ballou played the piano beautifully and Rebec­ ca Roten attended the guest register. A reception immediately followed in the fellowship hall. The couple spent a weeklong honeymoon in Gatlinburg. They are now making their home in Jefferson. The couple would like to thank the ladies of the church light Tree. Enclosed $ In Honor of: In Kemcmbr for the Bridal Shower and everyone else for their kind­ ness. Special thanks to Cindy Parsons, Shirley Miller, Diane Ballou, Darlene Little, Larry Ballou, Bill Burkett and Kim Baldwin, cousin of the bride. the perfect to Purcell's "Trumpet Vol­ essa Church, April Miller, untary". The groomsmen Lindsey Everhart, Sum­ also walked in to this song mer Brown, all friends of individually handing the the bride; Mrs. Danielle mother of the bride and the Clevenger and Becca Kyger, mother of the groom two both college friends of the roses, one white and one bride. Honorary bridesmaid red. The bridesmaids, flower was Camara Sheets, friend girls and ring bearer walked of the bride. The junior into "Jesu, Joy of Man's De­ bridesmaid was Natalie siring" by Bach. Then the Loux, cousin of the bride. bride's two seven-year-old Vel Pierce, father of the cousins, Master Alec Huff­ bride, served as best man. man and Master Christo­ Groomsmen were; brothers pher Jackson, walked up of the bride, Shane Pierce, the aisle and pulled a white Chris Pierce, Jason Pierce; satin aisle runner over the cousins of the bride, Ste­ grass. The bride was then ven Graybeal, Mark Pierce, escorted down the aisle by Sterlyn Bumgarner; friend her dad to the "Bridal Cho­ of the bride, Devin Church; rus" by Wagner. During the and Michael Miller, friend ceremony, the bride was of the bride and groom. able to surprise the groom The junior groomsman was (and everyone else) by sing­ Master Adam Loux, cousin ing to him in Ukrainian of the bride. and in English. After being The flower girls were the pronounced husband and twin nieces of the bride, wife, the couple was show­ Hannah and Haley Pierce. ered with rose petals and Master Nicholas Pierce, bubbles as they descended nephew of the bride, served the aisle. as ring bearer. The bride had two maids Timothy Locklear and of honor: Katrina Casey, Mrs. Debbie Loux, both friend of the bride and Cha- cousins of the bride, served ka Meney, college friend of as soloists. the bride. She also had nine Readers wereTara Pierce beautiful bridesmaids; Jen­ and Allyson Pierce, cousins nifer Pierce, sister-in-law of the bride. Program and of the bride, Kimberly Ro­ guest book attendants were ten, Heather Neaves, Dan- Kalie Bennett, Autumn liglit(s) 91 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrew Caudill Mr. and Mrs. Ruslan Karnaukh Ashe Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 2005 Christmas Trei of Lovelights Please place Stuart and Caudill wed in August Hall, Elizabeth Jackson, all cousins of the bride and Amber Calhoun, friend of the bride. The pianist was Josh Harris and the wedding di­ rector was Mrs. Gina Cal­ houn. The reception was a sit down dinner in the Jeffer­ son Landing Club House. The couple's wedding cake was a beautiful white (with artificial purple and yellow flowers) three tiers setting on a running water foun­ tain with white stair steps going off each of the middle tiers onto two more tiers. The cake was made by Margaret Allen. The couple honeymooned in New York, Niagara Falls, and Cleveland, Ohio. The couple would like to deeply thank with sincere appreciation Congresswoman Virginia Foxx and her dedicated staff for all their help and hard work in helping get the groom's mother a visa so she could attend the wedding. They would also like to thank Darrell Brooks for all his time and help and his gospel singing group for allowing them to use their sound equipment. stocking stuffer Special Holiday Prepay Packages Just Pay As You Go Easy as 1...2...3... No Contract Cute & Affordable • Nokia 2285 f »ni t prepay minutes • Activation fee • 60 only ' $49 No Credit Approval What is AF Financial Group? A local bank and a local independent insurance agency, committed to providing you with the best banking and imurance services. Who is AF Financial Group? Your friends and neighbors. Experienced professionals who truly appreciate your business. 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Though careful never to lose their traditional bluegrass footing, the Cats also perform cleverly ar­ ranged "covers" of songs from artists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Duke Ellington and Johnny Cash. With a total of five CD's, their recording career has also been highly acclaimed with two of their CD's landing in the Top 10 on Bluegrass Unlimited's National Bluegrass Survey. Their 2002 release, "The Blues Are Back In Town," re­ ceived a highlight review in Bluegrass Unlimited maga- Pictured are The Grass Cats from Raleigh that will perform in the Blue Ridge Concert Series at the Ashe County Civic Center. zine and garnered the Cats a #1 single, "Bluegrass Man." The CD was also named to County Sales Top 5 Tradi­ tional Bluegrass Recording list for 2002. Four original members from their first show in 1997 give the Grass Cats a longev­ ity that is almost unheard of in bluegrass bands. Initially Tim Woodall, Russell John­ son, Greg Miller and Chris Hill, all played in other bands and just gathered when their schedules would allow to jam High school students have theatre performances Four Ashe County High School student directors will present their semester projects on two nights of one act festival this November and one director will offer a few classes the opportunity to watch a comedy later this month. On November 14, seniors Cindy Bledsoe and Crystal Price display their casts' skills in L'1y f)nw and ; will be best appreciated by high school and middle school stu­ dents. Lily Daw's poignancy derives from her innocence and hers is a good character role. Well-intentioned town gossips aside, Lily does her best to live according to the rule of the heart. Marriage seems to be a subject for all plays. In the second short play, aboard Jolly Roger's ship odd disguise and bumbling sailors create a confusing scene no bride or groom wishes to consider. From elusive dignity to chase scenes, those on the high seas contrast strongly with the staid characters in Victory, Mississip­ pi, Lily Daw's setting. On November 21, the community is treated to a one-act version of She Stoops to Conquer, directed by Cherysh Kemp and royal parents attempts to marry The Ugly Duckling to the innocent. Not the children's version, this delightful play is directed by senior Stepha­ nie Suggs. Once again the quest for married bliss is the theme in both plays. Both comedies explore manners, the lack thereof, and appearance vs. reality. The high school audience will appreciate the difficulties of growing up whether in an ordinary household or in a royal court. Later in the semester, Audra Lamontagne presents Just Desserts, a comedy involving the lawyers, gold dig­ gers and the strange. And wouldn't you know? They all want a piece of the will. This term a group of ACHS classes will eqjoy watching the obnoxious, the vindictive, the non-thinkers and the cheapskates interact. Actors include Alexis Blevins, Rebecca Howell, Matt Johnson, Amy Jones, Jessica Lewis, Anna Martin, Nicky Miller, Jimmy Patrick, Cori Revis, Matt Suggs, Sarah Wheeler, Genevieve Carlson, Ashley Frye, Ashley Lewis, Julia Phipps, Greg Poe, Jessie Winkler, Cindy Bledsoe, Cherysh Kemp, Audra Lamontagne, Crystal Price, and Stephanie Suggs. They are looking forward to performing on the eve­ nings of November 14 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Ashe Coun­ ty High School's auditorium. Admission for each evening of two different one-act plays is $3. Come and enjoy the festival! the traditional bluegrass they loved. It wasn't long be­ fore they realized they had a special chemistry and shared the same ideas and vision for what a band could be. When an earlier bass player left the band, Robin Burke, the newest member, joined in 2000 and these Cats have been continually performing and recording since. There is no substitution for the years of playing together and fa­ miliarity of each other's tal­ ent and style. Admission for the show is $10.00 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Concessions are avail­ able by "We Care". Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the Ashe County Arts Center at (336) 846-ARTS or Blue Moon Guitars at 336-2463275. The Blue Ridge Concert Series is sponsored by Mount Jefferson Mortgage Company, Parker Tie Company, Inc., Roten Insurance Agency, Magic Video Music & More, Winner's Circle Restaurant & Steakhouse, Lonesome Pine @ 1-800-BLUEGRASS, Premier Electric Co and Nichol's Trucking Co. Samantha (Sam) Johnson Ashe County woman on television Samantha Johnson, a 2005 graduate of Ashe County High School, has had an extraordinary expe­ rience in her first semester of college in Wilmington, North Carolina. Sam went to the film studio of One Tree Hill and was selected as an extra. Her first television appear­ ance was on November 2 as she and two other girls were filmed with series star Chad Michael Mur­ ray. They were portrayed as possible females of in­ terest. Sam is a freshman at Cape Fear Community College and plans a career in communications and broadcasting. She stated, "I was very excited to see how a television series is actually filmed. Interac­ tion with the director was a total rush, as we were in­ structed how to move and act during the scene." Sam hopes to be cast as an extra for more shows. Plus, she said, "getting paid for this isn't bad either." One Tree Hill can be seen on Wednesday eve­ nings, at 8 p.m. on the WB Network. 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REGAL 7 P h o t o s b yLinda Burchette 210 New Mar Pictured in the two photos above are the students honored during Youth Appreciation Week dinner held at Smoky Mountain Barbeque in West Jefferson. Central Ashe Optimist Club recognized 28 outstanding juniors and seniors from Ashe County High School at a dinner at Smoky Mountain B-B-Q on Thursday, November 3. Youth Appreciation Week honors students who have outstanding achievement in the arts, academics, and their contributions to church and community. President Gwyn Campbell praised students for their hard work and accomplishments. He encouraged them to continue to be leaders in their school, church and community. Those students attending were: Eric Prange, Patrick Dollar, Joe Moser, Josh Shumate, Michael Graybeal, Will Krider, Julia Phipps, Adam Widner, Katy Jones, Landon Phillips, Courtlyn C. Reeves, Laci Everhart, Cody Moss, Cynthia Kastl, Mika Scutt, Myra Miller, Anand Patel, Bin Zheng, Emily Gamble, Brittney Main, Alex Eller, Margret Gardner, Jimmy Patrick, Courtney Hartzog, Eric Johnson, Katie Gammons, Lauren Absher, and Michelle Rhodes. 828-262-3800 SOO-FANOANGO 254« St Car** Adv. Tlx oo S4MWALK THE LINE (PG-13) * Adv Tlx oo Sab HARRY POTTER 6 THE GOBLET OF FIRE (PG-13)* toto courtesy of Llaine Hodges On Oct. 21, Elaine Hodges' 3rd and 4th period Foods I class­ es from Ashe County High School traveled to The Accidental Baker at Family Central to learn more about grains and grain products. Jackie Brown presented to the class an array of different grains for them to see in their uncooked state from whole wheat flour to flax. Students were able to touch and feel the texture of the grains as well as sample some cooked quinoa that she had prepared. In addition, she allowed the students to sample struan, which is based on old Scottish harvest bread using oats, wheat, corn, and rice. They were also allowed to visit the kitchen where foods are prepared. Adv. Tlx oo SatoCHRONICLES OF NARNIA (PG) * Adv. Tlx oo Salt YOURS MINE OURS (PG) * ZATHURA (PG) DIG (1250 430)730 1020 JARHEA0 (R) • ID REO'D 0« * (1220 410) 710 1010 CHICKEN UTTLE(G) 0N3* (1150 210 500)720 945 SAW II (R) • 10 REQ'D DIG (1200 220 450)740 1000 LEGEND OF ZORRO (PG) 010 DREAMER (PG) OK! (1210400)700 955 (1240 440) 735 1015 ELIZABETHTOWN (PG13) OKI (1230 420)715 1005 Hon Hiring • Apply « Th—tn Time* For 11/11-11/13 ©2005 mm RLGmovtot con* Grand Opening rn S a t u r d a y ,N o v e m b e r 1 2 t h 10am-5pm *»* q f a Ctobftuf I I : mn Soloist and performer Lois Deloatch is seated with her accompanist, Tyson Rogers, at the recent concert held at Ashe County High School. Students enjoy Lois Deloatch concert [ ty High School I y, November 4th md sophomores unty High were to the world of ipanied by Tyson le piano, Lois Dea range of songs Amazing Grace' , Ain't Got that dents could sing the both of these s Deloatch didn't he also told the different kinds of >w it came to be, las changed over the years. Ms. Deloatch took songs from classic compos­ ers such as Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, George and Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen and others, as well as original compositions. A native of Northhampton County and a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Deloatch has produced two albums and has performed spiritu­ als and jazz throughout the country. Tyson Rogers is the man behind the music; he is an Artist in Residence at Camelot Academy and co-founder of Artsplace Un­ limited, a studio in Durham. Mr. Rogers is the recipient of the 2003-2004 Compos­ ers Fellowship, along with other important awards. Ty­ son has a Master Degree in Music, and has performed at the Kennedy Center and the North Sea Jazz Festival. He also has a CD called The Blueprint Project; in addi­ tion to working with Ms. Deloatch he also performs with rock musician Chris Stamey. • This concert was present­ ed through a partnership between Ashe County High School and the Ashe County Arts Council. r«~ Wj • • • • • • • • Ladies Ready-to-Wear Ladies Accessories Bridal & Formal Wear Quincenera Gowns Under $400 Tux Rental Vintage Clothing Home Decor Colonial Candles • Gift Items h r, | L • . •k ~Tf 1 Eu Hours: Monday - Saturday - 10AM - 5PM After Hours by Appointment ~i * •MMMa • X/ 'id. > p E - Downtown West Jefferson 336-846-6421 *> w f j£ L_ % jv �PAGE 10A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 NJ \V JEFFERSON POST UNIVERSITY NISSAN ^ UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!! WHY WOULDN'T YOUR NEXT VEHICLE BE AN UNIVERSITY NISSAN? Nissan Sentra L8 •AC • AM/FM/CD AND M O R E ! . 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Stk#N 12000 BUY FOR $26,99 i �Football Friday Night NCHSAA Football Playoffs 2AA First Round Game Ashe County @ East Lincoln 7:30 p.m. Admission $6 Saturday - November 12 Cheerleading NCHSAA Individual Cheerleading Championships @ Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh Kilby to compete in Division I Regionals by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter NCHSAA 2AA State Football Championships 2005 Western Bracket Nov. 11 Nov. 18 WEST *7 Weet Henderson (5-5) 010 Mount Ptea&an: 14-61 06 East Lincoln (6-4) 011 Ashe County (7-3) 03 Forest Ute (7-3) 014 North Henderson (5-5) 03 Forbush (4-6) 09 Pisgah (8-2) 0 1 Easl Rutherford (10-0) 016 West Lincoln (3-7) 05 Shelby (6-21 012 North Lincoln (6-4) 04 E**1 Henderson (9^11 013 East Brackett Champ vs. West Brackett Champ Salisbury (9-1) 015 Dec. 2-3 FINALS December 10. 2006 Ba/idys (7-3) 02 Nov. 25 Hfarten (5-5) THE HIGHER SEEOED TEAMS EARN THE RIGHT TO PLAY AT HOME. ONCE THE TEAMS ARE SEEDED. THEY MAINTAIN THEIR SEEDS THROUGHOUT THE PLAYOFFS. onship meet, and it was of­ ficially announced last week that Natalie will be competing at the 25th Annual NCAA Di­ vision I Southeast Regionals. The race will be tomorrow Making the transition from high school sports to colligate athletics is definitely a chal­ lenge, and rarely does one have immedi­ ate success as a freshman at the D-l level. UNC-Wilmington cross country run­ ner Natalie Kilby must have missed that memo, or perhaps she was too busy training too hear anyone that might have tried to say that the first year is for building, not for shining. After mak­ ing the Seahawks cross country team, Kilby has worked hard all season to put herself among the top six (qualify­ ing) runners, and now the name that used to be syn­ onymous with post-season Natalie Kilby, member of the UNC-Wilmingcompetition at ton Cross Country team, in recent competi­ Ashe County tion. High School is getting listed in some of the (November 12) at East Caro­ lina University in Greenville, NCAA's final contests. On October 29, she finished NC, on Lake Kristi. with a season-high placement Kilby's coaches say that at third on the team (24:27.33) she's peaking at the right in the Colonial Athletic Asso­ time.... like they say, old hab­ ciation's conference champi­ its die hard. school sports Photo by Karlton Yearick Volleyball Stephanie Bower (junior) and April Bower (freshman) Photo by Shane Hopkins Football Joseph Moser (senior) and Ryan Moser (freshman) Photo by Karlton Yearick Volleyball Jessica Yearick (senior) and Kendra Yearick (freshman) Photo by Madeline Thompson Cross Country Qrrin Shatley (freshman) and Emaline Shatley (junior) Photo by Vickie Herman Tennis Amy Curcio (junior) and Rachel Curcio (freshman) Photo by Shane Hopkins Cross Country Devin Little (freshman) and Ashton Little (junior) Support the Huskies tonight as they travel to Denver, NC to battle the Mustangs! Directions to East Lincoln High School Directions taking 421 S - MERGE onto I 77 S, Take the NC-73 exit EXIT 25 - toward CONCORD/HI NTERSVH.LE Turn RIGHT onto NC-73 W / SAM FURR RD. Continue to follow NC-73 W. Approx. 10 miles Photo by Shane Hopkins Cheerleading Jacki Hawk (senior) and Cali Hawk (freshman) Photo by Shane Hopkins Cheerleading Brittany Shepherd (junior) and Bethany Shepherd (junior) End at 6471 Highway 73 • East Lincoln HS in Denver. North Carolina �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Mountaineer football news Toughest and baddest! Appalachian Puts Up a Valiant Fight in 24-0 Loss at LSU by Appalachian Sports Infor­ mation BATON ROUGE, La. - No. 7 Appalachian State Univer­ sity more than held its own against one of the top teams in all of college football, fall­ ing to the nation's sixthranked I-A squad, LSU, 24-0 on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Appalachian held the Southeastern Conference's second-best offensive team to its third-lowest scoring out­ put of the season, nearly nine points below its average. The Mountaineers also ran for 176 yards against I-A's eighthranked rushing defense, en route to out-gaining the Ti­ gers 176-163 on the ground. Appalachian ran for 108 yards on 17 rushes in the first half alone versus an LSU de­ fense that came in giving up just 98 rushing yards per game. Walter Payton Award candidate Richie Williams led the Mountaineers' impressive performance on the ground with 80 yards on 10 attempts, while running back Kevin Richardson added 15 carries for 59 yards. Despite the Apps hold­ ing statistical advantages in rushing yards (108-76) and time of possession (16:3013:30) in the first half, LSU took a 14-0 lead into the lock­ er room thanks to touchdown drives on its first possession of each quarter. ASU had a chance to cut the halftime deficit in half on its first possession after the break whenWilliams found a wide open Richardson up the seam for what looked to be a sure touchdown. However, the ball slipped through the sophomore's hands and the Mountaineers were forced to punt. Appalachian just missed on another opportunity to put points on the board on its sec­ ond series of the third quar­ ter. The Apps drove 64 yards in 14 plays and chewed 7:10 off of the clock, only to have a 33-yard field-goal attempt by Julian Rauch bounce off of the upright and miss wide right. Despite holding the ball for 8:49 of the third quarter, ASU went into the final period still trailing 14-0. The Tigers finally took advantage of the Mountain­ eers' misfortunes on their first drive after the missed field goal when they capped a 10-play, 80-yard drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass from JaMarcus Russell to Kieth Zinger to stretch their lead to 21-0 with 13:22 to go in the ballgame. LSU tacked on 34-yard field goal by Chris Jackson with 7:01 remaining to ac­ count for the final margin. In all, the Mountaineers held the Bayou Bengals to 371 yards of total offense. Sophomore linebacker Pierre Banks, making only his sec­ ond-career start in place of injured senior Brad West, recorded a career-high 11 tackles (10 solo) to lead Ap­ palachian's valiant defensive effort. Safety Jeremy Wiggins added eight stops and line­ backer Monte Smith made three tackles behind the line of scrimmage for the Apps. Williams finished with 150 yards of total offense in three quarters of play to lead ASU offensively. Despite the loss, Appala­ chian took control of its own destiny for a SoCon champi­ onship and automatic bid to the NCAA I-AA playoffs when Georgia Southern knocked off No. 1 Furman, 27-24, earlier in the day. With victories in its final two games versus Western Carolina and Elon, the Mountaineers will earn their first outright league ti­ tle since 1995. Appalachian (6-3, 4-1 So­ Con) will look to clinch at least a share of the confer­ ence championship when it hosts its arch-rival WCU next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. NOTES: A crowd of 91,414 was on hand in "Death Val­ ley," the largest to ever wit­ ness an Appalachian contest by more than 13,000 fans (78,128 at Auburn on Sept. 5, 1999) ... ASU athletics di­ rector Charlie Cobb, faculty athletics representative Dr. Alan Hauser and student body president Jud Watkins presented a $20,000 check to the LSU Foundation for Hur­ ricane Katrina relief efforts between the first and second quarter ... WR Jermane Lit­ tle suffered a fractured fibula on the opening kickoff of the second half and is expected to be out for four weeks ... ASU was shut out for the first time since a 25-0 loss to The Citadel in 1992, a SoCon-long span of 160 games. Williams Earns Second-Straight SoCon Offensive Player of the Month Award by Appalachian Sports Infor­ mation SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After earning Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week accolades three times in October, it's not surprising that Appalachian State University quarterback Richie Williams has been tabbed as the conference's Of­ fensive Player of the Month. Announced Friday by the So­ Con office, the award is the second leg of a possible sea­ son sweep for Williams, who also earned the recognition in September. The Walter Payton Award candidate completed an as­ tounding 72 percent of his passes on the month (72of-100) for 938 yards, while tacking on 349 rushing yards to roll to an average of 322 yards of total offense per game. He accounted for eight touchdowns in all (five pass­ ing, three rushing) in leading Appalachian to a 3-1 record on the month, a No. 7 ranking in the national I-AA polls and sole possession of first place in the SoCon standings. He also became Appala­ chian's all-time leader in passing yards (6,725) and total offense (8,028) in Octo­ ber, as well as just the second player in SoCon history with 8,000 yards of total offense and the first to eclipse 6,000 passing yards and 1,000 rush­ ing yards in a career. Williams leads the confer­ ence in passing yards (221.9 ypg), pass completions (17.38 pg), pass efficiency (151.5) and total offense (300.4 ypg), while also ranking third with11 points responsible for per game and seventh in rushing with 78.5 ypg. A native of Camden, South Carolina, Williams was hon­ ored as the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week following contests versus Furman (Oct. 8), Wofford (Oct. 22) and Chat­ tanooga (Oct. 29), giving him four such awards this season and seven for his illustrious career. BOONE, N.C. — Appala­ chian State University ath­ letics is calling on Moun­ taineer fans everywhere to show their Appalachian spirit by wearing their Black and Gold to work, school or wherever they might be on Friday, Nov. 11. Fans decked out in Black and Gold on Friday are asked to send pictures to goapps@ gmail.com . ASU athletics will select the best pictures to be featured on www.GoASU.com early next week. Appalachian faithful can also show their support for the Mountaineers on Friday by attending the campus pep rally that begins at noon at Duck Pond Field. Head coach Jerry Moore, ASU players and the members of the Mountaineer march­ ing band and cheerleading squad will be on hand to help fans "Catch the Spirit" before Saturday's Battle for the Old Mountain Jug ver­ sus archrival Western Caro­ lina. Members of the ASU volleyball team, winners of 10 of their last 11 matches, will also be recognized at the event, as they prepare to close out their regular season with home matches versus Wofford and Furman on Friday and Saturday, re­ spectively, at 7 p.m. at the Holmes Center. On the gridiron, No. 8 Ap­ palachian (6-3, 4-1 SoCon) can clinch at least a share of its first Southern Conference championship since 1999 and earn the league's auto­ matic bid to the NCAA I-AA playoffs with a victory over Western Carolina (5-3, 4-2 SoCon) on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday's showdown, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m., are still available by calling (828) 262-2079 or 1-800-919APPS or logging on to www. GoASU.com. Who is the Toughest & Boddest Man in the Area? WANTED THE TOUGHEST AND BADDEST Regional Championships THEY'RE TOUGH... THEY'RE BAD... THE FISTS WILL FLY!!! PLUS TROPHY & TITLE MEN (18-40) No Entry Fee - Just Guts Man Enough? Sign Up Now Brawlers Only • No Pros JEFFERSON ARMORY FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 8 PM NOV. 1 8 AND NOV. 19, 2005 ADVANCE TICKETS *12 • At Door *14 • Kids 12 & Under *6 TO ENTER - SIGN UP NOW AT ADVANCE TICKET OUTLETS Magic Video Home Entertainment • Jefferson • 336-246-5605 Sanctioned NC Boxing Commission • Not affiliated with other boxing events a photo ID present and re­ port to the contest site at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 18. The contestants will en­ ter the ring dresses as they are and wear 16 oz. boxing gloves, headgear and other protective gear (which will be provided). You can bring your own mouthpiece or one may be purchased at the event. The rules are strictly enforced in the ring at all times by a seasoned refer­ ee. If you are man enough, you're invited to enter to win the prize money, trophy, title and bragging rights! Sign up now at the advance ticket location, Jefferson Magic Video in Jefferson (246-5605). Entry deadline is the first night of contest. It's two action packed nights of fast, furious ac­ tion so there is no doubt you'll want to be part of the crowd. Maybe you already know one of the contestants; it could be a family member, friend, neighbor or co-work­ er. You'll want to cheer them on round by round and fightby-fight. There is always a chance it could be someone you always wanted to see get his, so you will support their opponent. Either way, it's great fun, thrills, and ex­ citement. It's wild and wooley action fighting under the best conditions that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats! Advance tickets are only $12. At the door they are $14 and children 12 and un­ der are $6. Advance tickets are now available in Jeffer­ son at Jefferson Magic Vid­ eo (246-5605). Don't miss it! We'll see you ringside at the Jefferson National Guard Armory! Bluegrass Weed and Feed Lawn Tip of the Week If you see a problem with your lawn, have it identified quickly as it will be easier to correct sooner rather than later. Call Matt at 877-7292 for more information. Jefferson Post Appalachian Urges Mountaineer Fans Everywhere to Wear Black and Gold on Friday by Appalachian Sports Infor­ mation It's quickly becoming the talk of Ashe and surrounding counties. The Toughest and Baddest Brawl featuring the area's toughest and baddest men battling each other for the reward of $1,500 (win­ ners of three weight classes to share). You don't want to miss either night of rock 'em, sock 'em action! On Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 at the National Guard Armory in Jefferson, the Toughest & Baddest Brawl will happen. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the action begins at 8 p.m. The challenge is out to men ages 18 - 40. You can expect to see boxers, cow­ boys, street fighters, martial arts, bullies, bouncers, wres­ tlers, bar brawlers, construc­ tion workers and anyone else that's just plain mean, tough or bad enough to en­ ter the ring and battle it out. One thing is for certain, the fists are gonna fly as they fight in three - one minute rounds. There is no entry fee to compete, so there are no excuses. The contestants are grouped together in three weight divisions: middle weight (140 - 160), light heavy weight (161 - 185) and heavy weight (over 185). There is no wrestling or kicking involved, it's just slugging only! The Toughest and Bad­ dest Brawl is sanctioned by the NC State Boxing Com­ mission and is for amateurs (brawlers) only. No profes­ sional or ringers. Commis­ sion representatives will be on hand to issue Tough Man Licenses, which are $25, and all contestants must have NASCAR Contest Winner Congratulations! Janella Calhoun won this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. She correctly chose the race winner. Carl Edwards, who's average speed was 151.055 mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Photo by ASU Sports Information Post NASCAR Contest again next week! Richie Williams, Appalachian State University quarter­ back, receives SoCon Offensive Player of the Month award. -J Mike Roark is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. Congratulations, Mike! He guessed more winning teams than any other contestant, and guessed closest to the tie-breaker. Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! V ^tStdKTCiKt SHRIMP & FLOUNDER COMBINATION WITH Two VEGETABLES AND GARLIC BREAD $795 WILKES HONDA FRUIT & DESSERT BUFFET AVAILABLE EVERY DAY 703 Edgewood Road • Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-8151 Senior Citizens Discount This Weekend /HONDA OHts That Go Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citizens receive 25% off -i 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 rfL . " ' « • " » [ « ' ' « * • » * !*» >*#•*»; — SFIT "l-MO iKtry * «•*« '2^ "*•******•»<*» ***—*' Qtjf OX*—** tv. t*M t»i • JT it i; i „ , . r , r * ^ v * r t « . 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Products like Duration Home and Harmony paints from Sherwin Williams meet LEED certification and are labeled as "Green Smart". Here are seven environ­ mental tips from painting expert Ed Waller of CertaPro Painters that you'll wish you had known before: 1) When at all possible, use all the paint that you buy an extra coat will give more protection. Share your left­ overs with a neighbor who has a small area that needs painting. Most paints can be recoated after they are dry to the touch and this is usually less than an hour or two. You can use up leftover paint quickly by simply rolling-on an extra coat. 2) Leftover paint should not be poured down the drain -- in household sinks, toilets or storm sewers. Store in tightly sealed paint cans and store upside down (helps maintain the seal). 3) If you must dispose of leftover paints, convert them to solid waste first and then dispose of them in the regular trash. To convert the paint to a solid waste, simply remove the lid and allow the water or solvents to evaporate. This should be done in an area away from children. 4) Solvent-based paints are ignitable and present additional hazards. These products should not be dis­ posed of down storm sewers, household drains or on the ground. If you are going to leave them to dry out, do so in a well ventilated area. Solvents used for clean­ ing tools can be treated the same way. 5) If your project is going to take more than a day, don't clean your tools out at the end of the day. 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Homes restricted 1400 square feet for 1 story and 1800 square feet for multi-story homes. On site construction only. From West Jefferson take HWY 221 south 7/1(1 miles from red lijihl at HWY 163 and HWY 221 to 2nd road on the left -Mulatto Mountain Road. Take Mulatto Mountain Road 3 miles. Quail Ridge Estates is tin the left. �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST I he years between the ancient world and the modern world in Europe are known as the Middle Ages. They started in 470's, when rule by the Romans came to an end. This was around the 1450's. The Romans once ruled most of Europe and North Africa. Then fierce warriors invaded, splitting Roman lands into many small kingdoms. By the 1450's, Europe had larger countries again, more like those of today. WORD SEARCH THRONE CASTLE KINGDOM JESTER PEASANT MOAT SWORD KNIGHTS words from the list in the word search below? Q M Z P M L L R N O A Z I Q W L K N I G H T S K S A K W H P Q I B J J V Q T R N M 6 R O W U V H H B B N C W H S F J K L O P A E L O D S N X 6 I C I X F F T N U U S J Z Y B V R N D D y M M V D H C C H F E A G S H A B G E N D A U R W S A D B U V T R B V M V T G R W M 0 A T B F V B E G G A F P X J M y H V G N s y B 5 Q E C H R T y B TM H W H E H Z P R F F u y y J N F O F J K B D D V L O G U N I R R L B N C C U R y F N K X I N D R M X T O E H C M Q D O T H R O N E F T N D Q A E U K O J O P W R SM X A Z S N L I y T E E T E K S Z X F B M U H U D O G J C R K C A S T L E S y t :u*Hsvy J Circle the crown above that is different. During the Middle Ages, these small kingdoms were ruled by kings and queens. Rulers had more power then than they do today. Everyone had to follow the laws set by these rulers. To show how important the kings and queens were, they wore crowns. Crowns were like badges. E L M F J Peasants were the poor people of the kingdom. They paid taxes to the rulers in return for use of the land. Often the peasants would rise and fight against the rulers for a better life. They lived in very poor conditions. The land the kings and queens gave to the poor was not very good land and the taxes they had to pay went to L N J U T pay for the rich life that the rulers lived. This made the peasants B very angry, ^ i - WORD PROBLEM _ If a peasant has 8 pieces of gold and the king takes 2 pieces for taxes, how many pieces of gold w ill the peasant have left? Kings and queens lived in castles. These huge buildings were built to « protect the rulers. Moats were dug in the ground around the castle and then filled with water to keep invaders out. Friendly visitors could cross the moat over a drawbridge. Then when enemies attacked, the drawbridge was raised. These buildings were protected with the lives ot the knights and warriors. Draw a line from the clues on the right to where the item DUNGEON I Do you know what terrible sickness spread | throughout Europe during the Middle Ages? It was HI Circle the people below you think are dressed for the Middle Ages. it is located on the castle. JAHSUy I sPrea£* by fleas on rats. This plague spread when I the fleas bit people. It killed one out ofevery 3 people ^InAsi&'ari^Euftpb. J'. . : . Solve the puzzle below to find out the name of the plague. Use the chart to break the code. 26=A prisoners here 20=G 15=L 10=Q 5=V 25=B rulers may have kept 19=H 14=M 9=R 4=W 18=1 17=J 13=N 8=S 3=X 12=0 7=T 2=Y 16=K 11=P 6=U 1=Z 24=C 23=D TURRET towers used for decorative 22=E purposes 21=F CRENEL warriors would shoot their 25 15 26 16 24 cannons or arrows from here so they would be protected from incoming arrows 11 26 15 20 6 22 inHojj Jfooig :j»MSuy f>'/ : j » M s u y & Special ®banb pou to all of our ^ponsiorS! 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PARKER TIE COMPANY Residential, Land & Commercial Sales i = "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 PAGE 5B COMMUNITY NEWS McFarland rolls out new books in November F| •m „ HWIilff ft V ' 1,. s • d i 'A** j*• J, [i William Blake and Gen­ der Magnus Ankarsjo 220pp. softcover The closing years of the eighteenth century were the particular domain of literary radicals whose work chal­ lenged ideas on gender and sexuality. During this tran­ sitional period, the poetry of William Blake reflected the changing mores of society as well as his own developing notions of gender. This work presents an in-depth explo­ ration of gender issues in Blake's three epic poems, The Four Zoas, Milton and Jeru­ salem. About the Author Magnus Ankarsjo is a Vis­ iting Fellow at Nottingham Trent University in the Unit­ ed Kingdom. James Dean in Death A Popular Encyclopedia of Celebrity Phenomenon Warren Beath with Paula Vbeeldon 272pp. softcover James Dean's short life nd three-film career inpired countless actors and ebellious teenagers, but his intimely death in a 1955 car crash has been an inspira­ tion of a different kind. The ensuing decades have seen a continuing fascination with Dean's life, and have also fos­ tered legions of devotees fas­ cinated by his death. About the Author Warren Beath is the au­ thor of two monographs about the death of James Dean. He lives in Bakersfield, Califor­ nia. Paula Wheeldon lives in Escondido, California. 312pp. softcover (7 x 10) Film technology develop­ ments in the early 20th cen­ tury opened up a new world of possibilities for the mo­ tion picture industry, and opera, relying as it did on the melodramatic storyline and grand pantomime acting, was an ideal subject for early silent film. Even deprived of their principal glory—their voices—opera singers were among the first prominent screen stars. This book examines the re­ lationship between the estab­ lished operatic stars of the late 19th and early 20th cen­ turies and the newly develop­ ing motion picture industry. It concentrates primarily on developments between 1895 and .1926, from the invention of the commercially exploit­ able motion picture to the coming of viable sound on film. About the Author Published author Paul Fryer currently teaches the­ atre at Rose Bruford College and lives in Sidcup, Kent, England. He is also the co­ author of Lina Cavalieri: The Life of Opera's Greatest Beauty, 1874-1944 (2003). Revisioning the Civil War Historians on CounterFactual Scenarios Edited by Jim Bresnahan Foreword by Keith E. Gib­ son photographs, maps, ap­ pendix, notes, bibliography, index 244pp. softcover What if Douglas instead of Lincoln had won the presi­ dential election of 1860? What if the Confederates had pushed their advantage and advanced on Washington fol­ lowing their victory at Bull Run? What if Lincoln had not been assassinated? Questions like these help historians an­ swer other broader queries such as: Was the Civil War Unraveling Vietnam inevitable? Could the South How American Arms and really have won the war? This book examines key Diplomacy Failed in South­ events and decisions of the east Asia Civil War, giving some of the William R. Haycraft subject's foremost experts a 271pp. softcover The Vietnam War coin­ chance to reflect on the ac­ tualities of what could have cided with, and in many ways (and what could not have) caused, an enormous cultural happened. Each of the chron­ schism in the United States. ologically arranged sections Now, as then, scholarship is briefly introduces a topic, divided over the efficacy of poses a counter-historical American Cold War strategy, question and presents the its ability to halt the spread responses of several leading of communism in Southeast scholars, and synthesizes and Asia and the role the United recaps these often divergent States should have played in opinions. The work concludes the struggle for a unified, so­ with survey results from the cialist Vietnam. This book represents a panel of experts regarding several all-encompassing new historical take on the Vietnam War. After a lengthy Civil War topics. description of the war's his­ About the Author Broadcast journalist Jim torical backdrop, the book ex­ Bresnahan is also the author amines the origins of Ameri­ of Play It Again: Baseball Ex­ can involvement under the perts on What Might Have Truman and Eisenhower Been (2006). He lives in Lex­ administrations, Kennedy's advancement toward direct ington, Virginia. conflict between the U.S. and guerrilla and regular North The Opera Singer and the Vietnamese forces, and the dramatic troop buildup under Silent Film Johnson. The final chapters Paul Fryer photographs, filmography, discuss peace negotiations appendix, notes, bibliogra­ during Nixon's presidency, the ultimate American failphy, index ure in Indochina, and the re­ gion in the aftermath of war. Throughout, the work argues that the war was necessary and winnable under better circumstances and leader­ ship. The book includes an extensive bibliography. Atyout the Author Retired from a career in international marketing, William R. Haycraft lives in Peoria, Illinois. Legal Executions in New Jersey A Comprehensive Regis­ try, 1691-1963 Daniel Allen Hearn 460pp. library binding Third in a series, this book chronicles use of the death penalty by civil and military authorities in what is now the state of New Jersey. While the entire number of legal execu­ tions that took place in New Jersey will probably never be known, all documented ex­ ecutions conducted in or by the state from 1691 through 1963 are covered here in chronological order. Each entry includes the executed person's name, age, gender, and race, as well as a detailed account of the crime for which he or she was sen­ tenced to death and informa­ tion on the place and method of execution. About the Author Daniel Allen Hearn is also the author of Legal Ex­ ecutions in New England: A Comprehensive Reference, 1623-1960 (1999) and Le­ gal Executions in New York State: A Comprehensive Ref­ erence, 1639-1963 (1997). He is employed by the fed­ eral government and lives in Monroe, Connecticut. EXTRASOLAR PLANETS nmioirs RANGERS Other Star Systems Terry L. Kepner HwWMr 206pp. softcover Astronomers have long CS3CE 82X7XC looked in vain for evidence of worlds orbiting other stars, but technological advances have made such discover­ ies far more regular. Several teams continuously work on the planet search using a variety of techniques and equipment; as a result, we know of 161 planetary can­ didates in 135 star systems, bers of the original Mountfrom 8.25 to 9,000 light-years ies, starting with their first captain, John F. Fullerton. It from Earth. This work summarizes details the many challenges of their first year of opera­ Information • on all the ex­ tion and offers an inside look trasolar planets discovered. at a territorial police force in Each planet is described in action. Information drawn as much detail as is avail­ from personal interviews able with graphs indicating with ranger family members how the planet orbits its pri­ (many of whom provided mary. Details on the primary photographs), Fullerton's are given. Additionally, the personal papers and offi­ boundaries of the habitabilcial Mounted Police records ity zone around each star brings a wealth of detail to are plotted, and information this story from New Mexico's about the likelihood of terres­ rich history. Fred Lambert, trial planets existing in each the last surviving member of system is provided. Five appendices are in­ the territorial rangers, pro­ cluded on such topics as with­ vides a foreword. drawn and tentative discov­ About the Author Chuck Hornung is the eries, the constellations, anc^ vice-president of the Western masses and orbital character­ Outlaw-Lawmen History As­ istics of extrasolar planets. About the Author sociation, a member of the Writer Terry L. Kepner Historical Society of New Mexico, the English Western­ lives in Bennington, New ers Society and the National Hampshire. Outlaw-Lawman History As­ (Editor's note: This is only sociation. He is president of the New Mexico Mounted Po­ a small number of the books McFarland & Co. is releas­ lice Historical Society. ing or reprinting this month. Watch next Friday's paper for Extrasolar Planets A Catalog of Discoveries in more titles from Ashe Coun­ ty's own publisher.) — A H«N»J M *S Fullerton's Rangers A History of the New Mexico Territorial Mounted Police Chuck Hornung Foreword by Fred Lam­ bert 269pp. hardcover (7 x 10) In 1890, the U.S. govern­ ment declared the frontier settled, and the "Wild West" was history. In the territory of New Mexico, however, Shamrock Square 336- beside the 246-8830 IB ^ %>». 06. crime still knew no limit and the gun was the final answer to all problems. Aware that New Mexico would never achieve statehood without effective law and order, its leaders decided they needed a mounted police force like those that had tamed Texas and Arizona. 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Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Helen Wood Elledge, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at PO Box 6115, Gastonia, NC 28056 on or before the 30th day of January, Stop Paying Rent, Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Be A Home Own­ er, Let Me Help, Land Home Packages in Your Area, Call George 336-973-2335 Do you have a lot" • 2006 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 For Sale 2.25 acres on Sunnyside Drive in Jefferson, NC $60,000 Call 336-385-6121 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. Lots for Sale Davis Acres on 163 3-1 Acre, 1-5 Acre. $12,000 and up. 828-465-0654 This the 21st day of October, 2005. Jo Rhetta Elledge Cash, Executrix for the Estate of Helen Wood Elledge This the 5th day of October, 2005. Thelma Shepherd Administratrix for the Estate of Stella Mae Sluder STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FIE # 05-E-261 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of GILBERT ALLEN MILLER, deceased, late of 3077 Old Wilkesboro Road, Jefferson, NC 28640, Ashe County, North Carolina, the under­ signed does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the under­ signed on or before the 6th day of, February, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of October, 2005. Helen M. Miller, Executrix PO Box 16 Glendale Springs, NC 28629 James M Deal, Jr. Deal, Moseley & Smith, LLP, Attorneys PO Box 311 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4734 1 \their ::'Birthday iSpecid •with a W* : Jefferson NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Stella Mae Sluder, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at PO Box 1049, West Jefferson, j "Post It'! \0nly * 160 "J •846-71& • • • • • • • Wilkes Community ( ollet'e BLACK FEMALE Lost 11/2/05 Cashier/Merchandising Clerk WC't Bookstore In the vicinity of Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Phone NC 28694 on or before the 30th day of January, 2006, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. 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Powers of Attorney Living V* ills. Prohate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance Have a Legal Need Nol Falling Within the Above Categories? Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! accept debit and credit cards: Vua, Mastercard. Discover A American Express �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Holiday parade coming Saturday in West Jefferson School Lunch Menu November 14-18 Monday: Pizza, tossed salad, corn, fruit, cookie, milk Tuesday: Cheeseburger on bun, lettuce and tomato, curly fries, apple, milk Wednesday: Taco w/shredded cheese, lettuce and tomato, salsa, cinnamon bun, apple­ sauce. milk Thursday: Hot dog on bun, chili and onions, cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, milk Friday: Cube steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed car­ rots, biscuit, jello, milk Friday, November 11 11 a.m.: Veteran's Day Service will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson. Participating will be the local veteran organizations and Ashe County JROTC. LTC John Marsh will present the Veteran's Day address. 6:30 p.m.: Lansing American Legion Post 275 and Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hut for their regular meeting and Thanksgiving supper. Bring a covered dish to compliment a turkey dinner. Saturday, November 12 8 a.m. -1 p.m.: Fall Bazaar at Bethany Methodist Church on Hwy 194S. Cakes, pies, home canned goods, casse­ roles, crafts and much more! Join them for ham and sau­ sage biscuits, coffeecake, hot coffee and cider. 8 a.m.: White Oak Community Center, located at the intersec­ tion of Little Horse Creek and Jont Mountain Roads, will be having a fundraiser yard, craft and bake sale. A handmade quilt, made by the "Community Cacklers" will be given away at 1 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. Anyone with items to donate for the yard sale or anyone who wishes to purchase tickets for the quilt may call 384-2544 or 3842680. All donations are greatly appreciated. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Open House at the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Artist Bessie Clay will be on hand from noon to 2 p.m. to sign a special collector's edition Christmas tree ornament. Everyone is invited to drop by and see the Chamber's new facility at 303 East Second Street, Suite B, in West Jefferson. 2 p.m.: Holiday Parade in downtown West Jefferson will be held. Theme for this year's parade will be "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Being honored will be the men and women who served in the 1450th Transportation Unit and their families. 4 - 8 p.m.: Benefit Spaghetti Dinner with all the trimmings will be held to help medical expenses for Kelly Simmons at the old West Jefferson Elementary School caf­ eteria. This is sponsored by Homeward Bound Singers and friends. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Sunday, November 13 will be observed in Ashe County. Churches will present pro­ grams promoting awareness of suicide/depression in Ashe County. Call 846-0781 to find out more about participation in this important event. Sunshine Sunday contact Rob Brooks at 9771377. your garden by Richard Boylan of the Agricultural Extension Office. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. 11 a.m.: Laurel Knob Baptist Church will have a special prayer service focusing on the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church, pray­ ing for brothers and sisters in Christ who daily face perse­ cution because of their faith. For more information contact Pastor Jim at 877-1760. 2 p.m.: Primitive Quartet will be singing at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. For more information call 982-3478 or 982-8110. 2 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for a short one mile hike on the Rlverview Trail @ Alleghany Access. Meet at the Old Halsey Feed Store in the Mouth of Wilson. 2 p.m.: High Country Post Polio Support Group will meet at Golden Corral in Boone. Please join us for our combi­ nation meeting, Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheons. Call Kathryn Pennell at 336-8771154 or Shelby Duane at 828495-9371. 6 p.m.: Landmark Baptist Church will have visiting The 175th Annual Meeting of the NC Baptist State Convention will be held November 14-16 at LJV Memorial Coliseum in Winston Salem. Tuesday, November 15 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 6 p.m.: Women's Cancer Survivors Group Meeting will be held at Sweet Aromas. New River Behavioral Healthcare Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet in Wilkes County. Call 828-264-9007 for more infor­ mation. The public is invited. speaker, Pastor Andy Watson from Vanderpool Baptist Wednesday, Church in Watauga County. There will also be special sing­ November 16 ing by the Vanderpool Baptist 1 1 - 3 p . m . : M o b i l e P h a r m a c y Church Youth Choir. Landmark at Ashe Services for Aging. is located in the Silas Creek 6 p.m.: Presentation for 10:30 a.m.: The Pretenders community. Pastor, Rev. Charlie Medicare beneficiaries and of Shady Spring, West Virginia McCoy, and the congregation their families on Medicare Part will be performing during the invite everyone to attend. D (prescription drug card) at morning worship service at Mt. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Ashe County Senior Center in Paddy Church. Most Christian Church will have a "Creation West Jefferson. Offered by NC music groups make a joyful Conference" for all ages. Department of Insurance SHIIP noise unto the Lord but this Speakers will be Dr. Steven program. For reservation and group lip-synchs to songs per­ Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. information, call Louise Caudill formed by the southern gospel Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount at 246-4347. group 'The Cathedrals". Pastor and Brother Larry Allen. Don't Thursday, Tim Roten invites everyone to let evolution make a monkey attend. For more information out of you. This is open to November 17 call 336-846-3174. the public and Rev. Lawrence The Great American Smoke11 a.m.: Nathan's Creek Goodman invites you to Out and Smoke Free Dining United Methodist Church attend. Day will be observed in area invites friends and neigh­ restaurants. Go and show your Monday, bors to join us in celebrating support. Guthrie Day. This event will November 14 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Christmas be a Fellowship Hall Naming 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Bazaar planned at Ashe Ceremony with food and music Club will be meeting at Smoky Services for Aging in the by the Grayson Highlands Mountain BBQ and will include senior center dining area. Lots Band to follow. For information a discussion of how to winterize of great gift ideas, handmade items, baked goods and more. Located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For informa­ tion, call 246-4347. 10 a.m.: Presentation for Medicare beneficiaries and their families on Medicare Part D (prescription drug card) at Ashe County Senior Center in West Jefferson. Offered by NC Department of Insurance SHIIP program. For reservation and information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. 2 - 4 p.m.: Stephen Shoemaker will be at First Citizens Bank in Lansing signing copies of his new print of the Virginia Creeper train going through Lansing. 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at the New River Behavioral HealthCare Outpatient office in Jefferson. 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Meteor Shower Is the sky falling? Make your way up onto beautiful Mt. Jefferson to enjoy this peak evening of the Leonid Meteor shower. Grab a jacket, hat and some gloves. Meet the park ranger at the Park overlook to learn about Leo's Meteors as we enjoy a little classical music beneath our clear North Carolina skies. This program is free and all are invited. Please call to reserve for parking, (336) 246-9653. Friday, November 18 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar planned at Ashe Services for Aging in the senior center dining area. Lots of great gift ideas, hand­ made items, baked goods and more. Located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 246-4347. 9 12 a.m.: USDA Commodity Distribution will be held in the community center at Family Central. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Fair, will be held November 18- 20,2005. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held at the M.C. Benton Convention Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. A weekend pass is also available for $10. For group rates, details and further information please call 336725-1516. Choose and Cut in Alleghany Season County begins today and contin­ ues through Christmas Eve. Check out the website www. BlueRidgeHospitality.com. 1st Annual "A Carolina Christmas Show" will be held at Hickory Metro Convention Center November 18-20 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 (65 and over). Children under 12 are free. For more detailed infor­ mation contact 828-758-0877 or check out the website at www.carolinachristmas.com. Saturday, November 19 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 19 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cook­ ies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be avail­ able. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension continued on page 9B T&E C^T TKAT yMvty all yean., A Perfect Birthday, Wedding or Christmas Gift! Stay informed with news from Ashe County! You know Suzuki has the best ATVs on the market, and now during QuadFair you get can a great deal and a bonus to make the deal even better! See your local Suzuki dealer now.. Fill out the form below and mail with payment to: Jefferson Post Circulation Department • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 Mountain City Cycle Hwy 401 • Mountain City. TIM Gifl (Subscription for... 423-727-8475 Monday, TuesdarTThursday & Friday Hours 8-5 Saturday 8-2 Sundav Closed Wednesday Close (a 12 NOON Starting 11/2/05 thru 2/22/06 i SSrnr monthly paytmnts *111 b. MSJM tt» .nil ot tho 24 monffia anOI It yoor tenant remain. In Ashe County: I Name. I • $34.50 Address. Seniors In Ashe Co.: • $30.00 * v -wmch "low and gift card otter applies to KmoOuad'" Vinson*, Elger* and Ozaric® while supplies last. OtlefvoWat pWKiOng .uzukl Kl Slates excluding Hawaii See your local Suzuki dealer tor details. Otter subject to change without notice PleaM h^salc y ^ man'S t^ver rttteunder the Influence o(alcohol or other drugs Always wear a helmet and protective gear ^earWIng skills ,rs»: Suzuki QuadRunner* ATVs may be used only by Ihose aged 16 and okJer. Su«*l engineered the LT-2400 lor experienced City. A Gifl from: Name. State. Out-of-County (All) • $44.50 I I I I I I J �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 PAGE 9B COMMUNITY EVENTS Enjoy programs on Mount Jefferson this month continued from page 8B Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Mt. Jefferson stands today at 4683 feet above sea level. Was this mountain once 15,000 feet high? Have there ever been any major rockslides on this metamorphic mountain? What js amphibolite anyway? Meet a ranger for a 1.3 mile hike and explore some of the geo­ logical mysteries that make this mountain's geology rock. Bring a jacket and hiking shoes. 2 p.m.: Storyteller Orville Hicks and biographer, Julia Taylor Ebel, authors of the new book Orville Hicks: Mountain Stories. Mountain Roots, will appear at the Ashe County Library. This is free and open to the public. For more informa­ tion call 336-846-2041 or visit www.arlibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.:Tickling the Ivories will be held at Ashe Civic Center. This is an evening of music with Ashe County's favorite pianists. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Sunday, November 20 ies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be avail­ able. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. reading, and a short message will be shared. It is open to the public, all denominations are encouraged to attend. At approximately 12:30, a light lunch will be available to all attending. Saturday, December 3 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Holiday Happenings at The Center @ 1 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for a short hike while identi­ fying winter weeds standing throughout the winter which are beneficial to nature's food chain. Meet at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access area. For directions or more information call 336-9822587. 2 p.m.: Vista Viewing at the 2nd Overlook Join a park ranger as he describes the peaks and valleys surround­ ing Mt. Jefferson. Please bring binoculars if available. Program is weather permit­ ting. Meet at second over­ look. 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade in Sparta on Main Street. Sunday, November 27 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson is a State Park and a National Natural Area. Why did this mountain become a park and who owns it today? Meet at the park office and explore some of the stories and photos from the past. This program will include a drive to the park's overlooks and an optional three tenths of a mile hike to the summit tower at 4683 ft. above sea level. Bring a jacket if you plan to hike. Buffalo Baptist Church will have an Old Time Thanksgiving pinto bean supper and singing with supper at 5:30 p.m. and singing at 7 p.m. by the Bluff Mountain Boys. Pastor Dean Watson and congregation wel­ come you. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 22 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. Saturday, November 26 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cook­ Fleetwood. Breakfast, lunch, shopping, arts and crafts, baked goods, music and more will be available. Come out and support The Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Ashe Arts Center with open house and reception for Tree and Music Exhibit. Sunday, December 4 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Choral Society's Annual Holiday Concert will be held at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Fall Revivals Obids Baptist Church will have revival November 13-18 at 7 p.m. with different speakers and singers each night. Pastor, Rev. Tom Graybeal. and the congregation invite you to attend. Mountain View Baptist Church will begin revival 2 - 4 p.m.: Music on the River at New River State Park will be held at US 221 Access Community Building. Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instru­ ment and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. All programs are free and open to the public. Call 336-246-9653 for more information. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 29 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Session V, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. Wednesday, November 30 12 noon: Ashe Ministerial Association will have a special Advent Service at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. There will be singing, scripture services November 13 - 19. Speakers will be Rev. Lloyd Day on Sunday night, Rev. Leonard Fletcher on Monday night - Thursday and Rev. Ken Holmes on Saturday night. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night with special singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Ongoing Events The Ashe County JROTC and Husky Vanguard Marching Band are taking orders for citrus fruit from Florida through November 22. The fruit will be delivered the first week in December. Order by calling the school at 246-2400 or 246-2330 or by contacting a band member or cadet. Fruit available will be grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and juice oranges. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center is throwing Ashe County's largest community-wide baby shower November 8 November 30. Items needed include diapers, wipes, baby clothing, bath products, infant medications, baby furniture and accessories, maternity clothes, and Wal-Mart shopping cards. Donations may be dropped off at the following locations: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center (Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m - 3 p.m.), The Gap Hair Salon, Lowe's Foods, Living Waters Bookstore/Ashe Worship Center and Shepherd's Staff or call 385-0200 for pick up. For more information call 8464100. GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program that accommodate everyone's schedule. For more information call 336-846-3900. Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10-12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10 -12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline.com/ education/youthcouncil.htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 6962341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POSTED NOVEMBER 7, 2005 The West Jefferson Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 5:30 PM at Town Hall. The public hearing concerns properties used by Robert Mark Blevins, located on or near Long Street in West Jefferson, which are currently being used for scrap metal storage (junkyard). ffl mP M mm 0M mM AM mU mM IM mM mU mP rnU mSI © • Wilkes County's Pre-Owned; 1 ww SUPERSTORE Over 80 Used Cars, Trucks & SUVs to Choose From! Your First Choice for Quality Automobiles • We Buy Clean Late Model Used Cars No gimmicks • No inflated prices • No pressure • No acquisition fee • On the lot financing ™ Lc ».»FAnJ $0 Down with approved credit announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge classes at three different locations with scheduled hours Public Hearing Notice This is to inform the public of the opportunity to attend a public hearing on the proposed FY 2006-2007 Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than Friday, December 16, 2005. Those interested in attending a public hearing on this application should contact Sue Thompson on or before November 28'\ 2005. The public hearing will be held on Thursday. December Is1 4:00 PM before the Ashe County Transportation Authority. Board of Directors*. The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Ashe County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using subscription, demand response, and shuttle service. Services are rendered by utilizing vans. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2006 Froject Total Amount Local Share Administrative (15%) $ 161.886 $ 24,283 Capital (Vehicles & Other) (10%) $ 244.180 $24,418 TOTAL $ 406.066 $48,701 Total Funding Requests Total Local Share I his application may be inspected at the Ashe County Transportation Office from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Written comments should be directed to Sue Thompson, Ashe County Transportation, PO Box 1836 West Jefferson, NC 28694 before November 28lh, 2005. B W7141A. Ext cab 44m. VI,mo. fetefaMr lodftofc 4% nir «toM w(h dntool do* Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Center Deadline November 21 (N«t r#i grvy Into 44 000 «4n. gm yarn local »o4t rtodr '(* Thank you Veterans! Specialty Car Company Inc. • 119 Old Brickyard Rd., North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 Phone 336-667-6111 • Fax 336-838-8085 **.30*34 WWW.SPECIALTYCARCOMPANY.COM See Marc Elliott, Roy Phillips, or Phil Stevens MP MP k �PAGE10B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005 JEFFERSON POST VETERAN'S DAY SAI.IITF Remembering the Battle of Vella Gulf The following poem was written by John Crutcher, a retired captain who served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and in Vietnam. The Battle of Vella Gulf was a naval battle of the Pa­ cific campaign of World War II fought on the night of Au­ gust 6,1943 - August 7, 1943 between the islands of Vella Lavella and Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands. After their victory in the battle of Kolombangara on July 13 the Japanese had established a formidable garrison in Vila, the prin­ cipal port on that island, using fast destroyers as transports. Three supply runs on 19 July, 22 July,.and 1 August were successful, although the last of these resulted in a battle with fif­ teen PT boats in which the destroyer Amagiri rammed and sank PT-109. PT-109 was a PT boat commanded by future Unit­ ed States President John F. Kennedy. This poem is in memory of all those who gave their lives in the Battle of Vella Gulf. Mr. Crutcher resides with his wife, Edie Colvard Crutcher, in Jefferson. The Graves of Vella Lavella By John Crutcher Raw, red and disturbed was the earth And new were the graves of Vella Lavella. Three hundred twenty seven sailors, soldiers and marines Were there, unwilling occupants Of the graves of Vella Lavella. Young they were Afraid they were Like me they were There now to lie In the graves of Vella Lavella. A future President of America Here one black night Escaped their fate by inches A matter of luck perhaps Or did the Gods of war Cast lots for those who lived And those who were to lie In the graves of Vella Lavella Well we know the cost of war Tis said there are no winners. Here parents lost a son A wife her loving husband Children lost their father America the able builders of tomorrow All lost in the graves of Vella Lavella. Now sixty years have come and gone Enemies, then defeated now are friends And friends of long ago are enemies. New wars are fought New graves are filled The human race learns slowly And forgotten are the graves of Vella Lavella. VETERANS DAY n V E M II f. « 11 Veteran issues Raleigh - The employ­ ment future of North Car­ olina's strong and talented veteran work force is the fo­ cus of "Employ a Vet Week" during November 6 - 12. With six major military bases in the state, the armed forces pump millions of dol­ lars into local economics. In addition, more than 20,000 veterans exit military ser­ vice in North Carolina each year. For many, their first stop is a local Employment Security Commission office. "Because the military plays such a significant role in our economy, we believe in taking time each year to recognize the special con­ tributions of our veteran workforce," said ESC Chair­ It's the Soldier, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press. It's the Soldier, not the poet who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer who gives us freedom to demonstrate, It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag. by Dennis E. O'Brien. From New York City and Miami From Los Angeles, Toledo and Helena From Kansas farms and Texas schools From a work bench in Indiana And an office in Birmingham they cam Doomed to fill the graves of Vella Lavella. N November l l marks Veterans Day, a holiday that honors those w h o have d i e d or fought in all American wars. November l l is the anniversary of the end of World War I, which ended in 1918 with the Treaty of Ver­ sailles - signed on the 1 1 th hour of the 1 l th day of the l 1 th month between the Allies and Germany. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first holiday observance - called Armistice Day - in 1919. It has been observed since then, though the date has changed a few times and the legal name of the holiday became Veterans Day in 1954. man Harry E. Payne Jr. "At the ESC, we are proactive in providing services to vet­ erans so they can make the transition from the military to a civilian job or career as quickly as possible." Each ESC office has a Veterans Employment Rep­ resentative whose main task is to provide job-seek­ ing services specifically for veterans. As required by federal and state law, vet­ erans have first priority in applying for publicly listed job openings. The N.C. ESC has an out­ standing record in finding jobs for veterans. This year, local office staff placed more than 27,000 registered vet­ erans into new jobs. Veterans Day is a very special day! By: Barney Shepherd Special to the Post A special day of commem­ oration that has been set aside that we may honor and pay tribute to the heroes and her­ oines that we hold dear to our heart our veterans. No nation on earth has more heroes or heroines! No other nation has sacri­ ficed more lives, more blood, more sweat or more tears to preserve freedom. We do this simply because we believe that each one of us is so unique and that each person should have the op­ portunity to reach for the stars and in so doing, help some­ one else along he way. "Greater love hath no man, that he should lay down his life for a friend!" To those veter­ ans, those special people that gave the ul­ timate sacrifice upon the field of battle so that other might be free, we pay spe­ cial homage. The acute sorrows wane and becomes a deepened sadness as time passes, however the appre­ ciation for their sacrifices should grow keener with each passing year as we the living, think of things that might have been. And it is to the veteran, whether he remained in service, or was forced to re­ turn home, maimed, crip- ply because they were will­ ing to place themselves in harms way. When I was a boy Vet­ erans Day was Armistice Day. The parade included pled, shell shocked, gassed and with the realization that they must bear the scars of war for the rest of their lives that we owe these soldiers a genuine "thank you!" It is these veterans that have given us the freedom of the press, the freedom of speech and freedom to bear arms sim­ the heroic veterans of the Civil War, the SpanishAmerican War and World War I. Today, the parade includes World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Des­ ert Storm and the current War on Terrorists. So you see, the persons and events to which we pay tribute is forever changing. There­ Son, We are so proud of you. Keep up the yood Work. Come home safe. Thanks for serOiny. Pvt. Eric "Austin" Weaver Army National Guard fore, it is generally limited to people or events that still linger in the memory of the living. Thus, each genera­ tion selects its own set of heroes! The older ones fall by the wayside and join the cold gray pages of the history books, while newer heroes march in the current parade. May it ever be this way! Tom Brokaw, NBC news anchor, in his book The Greatest Generation pays satanic evils of powerful rogue na­ tions that sought to enslave the entire world during World War II. Mr. Brokaw claims that this was the greatest genera­ tion of all time. As a student of history I tend to agree. No generation has stood taller or under­ stood the meaning of duty, honor and country better. I can truly say that this generation ex­ emplifies the nobility of hu­ mankind as no other gen­ eration in history has and I am proud to have been a part of it. I say "thank you" to the veterans of The Greatest Generation as well as the younger veter­ ans of the Korean War, Viet­ nam, Desert Storm and the current War on Terrorists! Marion, Wc are so proud of you and we love you very much! Love, LoOe, Mom St bad Holly & Lane Sgt. Marion Eggers USMC David, We are to proud you for serving youi country. We love y< Your Loving Fai MarinSCfQD^Commendati^Medal with combat V, the Iraqi Campaign Medal and has 2"? Assault to Companv C, Marine \ lHA| ''' v | Division Fleet Marine Force as the Company First Sergeant. First Sergeant enlisted in the Marines in October 1985. He recently re-enlisted for a 6m term. First Sergeant Massey is married to the former Heidi Lynn Arsenault of Maine and they reside with their children ir\:Jacksonville, North Carolina. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Volume 80, Issue 91 page 7 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 ACHS football field vandalized by Jim Thompson Editor Even while the members of the varsity Huskies foot­ ball team were resting from their hard-fought loss to East Lincoln early Saturday morn­ ing, someone was vandalizing their home field. "Sometime between 3 and 4 a.m. Saturday, someone busted through the gate of the practice field," said Ashe County High School Athletic Director Mark Payne. "They then drove on our football field, spinning circles and tearing it up. There is not 10 square feet of the field un­ damaged." In addition to damage to the gate and field, the school's state-of-the-art track suffered considerable damage as well. Payne was unable Monday morning to estimate the cost of repairing the damage. He did say that if the field had to be resodded and the track replaced—he was not sure either would have to hap­ pen—it could cost in excess of $70,000. Trying to control his obvi­ ous emotions about the van­ dalism, Payne said, "When you about the time and effort going into maintaining facili­ ties and the amount of time and care spent, it is very frus­ trating. There is definitely a See Vandals, page 5 County honors veterans by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor LTC John Marsh with the Ashe County High School JROTC led the ceremony Fri­ day morning to honor Ashe County veterans and their families. Veterans Day is a chance to thank those who have selflessly fought for freedom and all those who have served their country in the military service as well as all the families who supported them, Marsh told the crowd gath­ ered at the Veterans Memo­ rial at Ashe County Court­ house. Whenever soldiers are called to duty, Marsh said, they leave behind family and loved ones. These fam­ ily members and friends may Photo by Linda Burchette not carry a rucksack on their Ashe County High School JROTC 2nd Lts. Pam Little and Kabacks, but they carry the burtrina Krider placed a wreath at the Veterans Memorial during See Veterans, page 5 Friday morning s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by Beautiful weather and a huge crowd greeted participants In the annual Holiday Parade in downtown West Jefferson on Saturday. Led by members of the Ashe County High School JROTC and Husky Vanguard Marching Band, and concluding with Santa Claus himself, the parade included a delightful array of floats, riding and walking units, including this marvelous float by the Ashe Shrine Club featuring a giant snowglobe of Charlie Brown and friends. Look for more photos in Friday's edition along with information about winning floats. It's beginning to look a lot like... Holiday events coming up in West Jefferson Holiday Jefferson Market Station by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Some people may be fin­ ished with their holiday shop­ ping while others are just getting started. Either way, there's one shopping oppor­ tunity folks in Ashe County won't want to miss. It's the annual Holiday Market com­ ing to the Ashe County Farm­ ers Market this weekend and next. The market is anticipating The market will be filled with the goodness of Ashe setup by at least 60 vendors County, handmade and home­ offering a wide range of gift grown products offered neigh­ ideas and holiday treats. Visi­ bor to neighbor. Shoppers can tors can enjoy coffee, cider choose from among breads, and hotdogs and everyone jams and jellies, cakes, pies has a chance to win a sixand cookies, lotions, soaps inch wreath from Ham Ever­ and vinegars, heirloom apples greens. by Linda Burchette On sale will be the 2006 Assistant Editor and cold hardy trees, sweat­ ers, scarves and hats, doll Farmers Market calendar Students from elementary clothes, wooden bowls and with beautiful photography age to high school are invited toys, aromatic greenery, de­ by Scot Pope, a vendor at the to participate in a Christmas lightful holiday decorations market, and recipes provided @ Jefferson Station tree deco­ by vendors and visitors. Pope rating contest this holiday and much more. The 4th Annual Holiday will be on hand to sign copies season at Jefferson Station Market is planned for Sat­ of the calendar. Put the cal­ in downtown West Jefferson. urday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, endar together with a special The contest will offer a cash Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 treat from the farmers mar­ prize for the winning tree and p.m. on Second Avenue (the ket for a great Christmas gift raise money for A.S.H.E. (A back street) in West Jeffer­ for friends and loved ones. Safe Home for Everyone). See Market, page 5 son. The event begins this week and goes through Saturday, Dec. 10 when the winning tree will be announced. Votes will be cast in the form of do­ nations, and the tree receiv­ ing the most votes (donations) will be the winner as Best of Show, and the class will re­ ceive $150. Prize money can be used at the discretion of the class and teacher for such treats as art supplies, class parties, field trips, etc. There is a maximum of 20 trees available to be deco­ rated, and they should be decorated as soon as possible for best exposure for voting. Final entry day is Thursday, Dec. 1. The trees and stands will be provided for each class to do their own decorating. Each tree with everything on it (including lights) will be auctioned at the end of the contest. Students are invited to use their imaginations, be colorful and have fun with the decorating. Choose a theme, such as toys, heritage, patriotism, gingerbread peo­ ple, old-fashioned Christmas, animals, angels, music or the arts, or do a combination of ornamental decoration, what­ ever comes to mind. Trees will be scattered throughout Jefferson Station, and visitors can vote for their favorites by dropping a dona­ tion into designated gift boxes placed beside each tree. Final voting day is Dec. 10.The winSee Station, page 5 Last hurricane relief truck leaves county by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County joined com­ munities across the nation this fall to help the survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that devastated the Gulf Coast region. People of all ages joined together as the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team or conducted individual projects to collect food, water and personal items for people who lost everything. Ashe sent seven truckloads of supplies through the Di­ saster Relief Team, and other groups also sent supplies. The seven tractor-trailer loads sent from the Disaster Relief Team hauled over 115 tons of supplies to the Gulf Coast. More than $70,000 came through the Ashe Baptist As­ Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 286?4 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpo8t.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffer8onpost.com sociation office to aid in the relief. The last truckload left the county in mid-October. Those who conducted the collection drives want to thank everyone who played a part and donated supplies, cash and their time. The Di­ saster Relief Team would like to thank Diane Dixon for her endless hours of work and coordination for the project. Thanks also go to the volun­ teers who made this project possible, to James Reavis who coordinated the trucks with Clark Revis Trucking, and the truck drivers who did a great job. Churches of all denomina­ tions, civic groups, individu­ als from Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga, visitors from Char­ lotte, Winston-Salem and other towns gave financially. Special thanks to the Ashe County Christmas Tree Asso­ ciation for water and cash do­ nations, to Ingles Food Store, Wal-Mart, Smoky Mountain Barbecue, Skyline Telephone, Mountain Times, the Jef­ ferson Post and the Town of West Jefferson. Appreciation is extended to the schools who supported the project, to Tyler Reed and others for their toy drives, and to Trish Church for han­ dling accounting work. Rebecca Reed of Jefferson helped her son Tyler conduct a toy drive to collect toys for children on the Gulf Coast. Tyler is a student at Westwood Elementary School and Remembering our fallen heroes in Iraq 2,061 U.S. service people killed (as of 11/14) 15,568 U.S. service people wounded (as of 11/14) his mother is an afterschool. group leader. They worked with the school, McDonald's, Tyler's Cub Scout Pack and church, and several other or­ ganizations and individuals to collect many toys and mon­ ey to purchase toys. These were sent out on the trucks also containing food, water and personal items for fami­ lies in the Gulf through the Ashe County Disaster Relief Team. "Tyler and I would like to thank everyone that helped out in Tyler's Toy Drive," said Rebecca Reed. "He collected two pretty good size lots of Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Reed toys that went out on the last The last tractor-trailer load of relief supplies for the hurricane two trucks. I kept him out of survivors along the Gulf Coast left Ashe County in mid-October. school for a couple of hours in Those loading the truck included members of the Ashe County See Truck, page 5 Disaster Relief Team and local student Tyler Reed who conducted a toy drive for the children. Mural project delayed It is with regret that the Ashe County Arts Council reports that the latest mural project in downtown West Jefferson is "on hold" until warmer weather finds its way to Ashe County once again. After several attempts at putting the mural on the wall, the artist, Marianne DiNapoli-Mylet, re­ alized that the wall itself is just too cold. Although the temperature and air have been warm enough, the chosen wall at Geno's Restaurant doesn't get direct sunlight and those bricks stay cold. The ad­ hesive gel wouldn't do its job. Placement of the mural will have to wait until May or June when there are enough warm days to heat the wall so the gel adhesive medium can work properly. Shoemaker signing slated West Jefferson artist Stephen Shoemaker has created another painting in his series on the for­ mer Virginia Creeper train. Prints of the latest edition, "Virginia Creeper at Lansing," are now available for $85 each at First Citizens Bank in Lansing, and Shoemaker will be on hand to sign prints there Thursday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 p.m. �PAGE 2 TUESPAY/ NOVEMBER 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Aulsie Eldreth Pennington Lansing June 22, 1922 November 5, 2005 Mrs. Aulsie Eldreth Pen­ nington, age 83, of Lansing, died Saturday evening, No­ vember 5, 2005 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Larry Shepherd offi­ ciating. Burial followed in the Perry Cemetery. The family received friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Pennington was born in Ashe County on Thursday, June 22,1922 to the late Grover Eldreth and the late Ellen Woodrage Eldreth. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son, Thomas Pennington, of Lan­ sing; two daughters, Chris­ tine Greer, of Lansing and Brenda Osborne, of Creston; a sister, Minnie Moore, of Lan­ sing; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers accepted or memo­ rials may be made to: Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Ola Marie Elliott Day West Jefferson May 15,1912 November 11, 2005 Ola Marie Elliott Day, age 93 of West Jefferson, NC, died Friday, November 11, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Day was born in Ashe County, NC on May 15, 1912 to Willie and Ella Mae Miller Elliott. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years; Rev. Walter Franklin Day. Mrs. Day was a member of Sturgills Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Bristol Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Charlie McCoy, Rev. Ralph Smith, and Rev. Roger Sheets of­ ficiated. Burial followed in the Day Family Cemetery The family receive dfriends Sunday, November 13, 2005 from 5:00-9:00 p.'m. at Bad­ ger Funeral Home. The family also received friends anytime at the home, 1315 Claybank Road, West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694. Mrs. Day is survived bysons, Worth Day and wife Martha of Jefferson, NC, Harold Day and wife, Nao­ mi, Roger Day and wife, Barbara, Rev John Lloyd Day and wife, Letha, and Danny Day and wife, Pam, all of West Jefferson, NC; daughters, Lena Turner and husband, Lillard, Barbara Mitzel, and Phyllis Kimble all of West Jefferson, NC, Linda Day of Yadkinville, NC, Donna Day of Marion, VA; brothers, Paul Elliott of Jefferson, NC, Raymond El­ liott of West Virginia, Doyle Hodge of Virginia; sisters, Adalene Scott and Mildred Cepelnik both of West Vir­ ginia; 32 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a very special caregiver, Carol Greer of Lansing, NC Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the ar­ rangements. t William Garland Baldwin West Jefferson August 29, 1919 November 10, 2005 Mr. William Garland Baldwin, age 86, of West Jefferson, died, Thursday morning, November 10, 2005 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Novem­ ber 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with military rites with Rev. Bill Bald­ win, Rev. Dean Watson and Nathan Eggers officiating. Graveside services were held on Saturday, Novem­ ber 12, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Beth Page United Meth­ odist Church Cemetery in Kannapolis, NC. The family received friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mr. Baldwin was born in Ashe County on Friday August 29, 1919 to the late Clarence Claborn Baldwin and the late Margaret Eliz­ abeth Wiley Baldwin. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He also worked as an auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Paralee Owens Parlier Baldwin; a son, Rev. Bill Baldwin, of Albemarle, NC; a daughter, Joan Hinson, of Jefferson; four step-daugh­ ters, Oretta Blevins, of Lansing, Ruth Boyte, of An­ derson, SC, Janet Boyte, of Carthage, NC and Lynn Cox, of West Jefferson; a brother, Tony Baldwin, of Kannapo­ lis; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sev­ enteen step-grandchildren; fourteen step-great-grandchildren; a number of stepgreat-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralBoone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Hallie Louise Kilpatrick Hanlin West Jefferson September 27,1931 November 11, 2005 Mrs. Hallie Louise Kil­ patrick Hanlin, age 74, of West Jefferson, died Fri­ day morning, November 11, 2005 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Novem­ ber 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve LeaShomb officiating. Burial followed in the Burkett Me­ morial Park Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Novemberl2, 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home. Mrs. Hanlin was born in Statesville, NC on Sunday, September 27, 1931 to the late Alvin Wade Kilpatrick and the late Sarah Jane Thomas Kilpatrick. She served in the United States Army during Korean War. She had worked as a switch­ board operator in the Space Center. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was a very proud, am­ bitious woman and will be missed by her family and friends. • She is survived by a daughter, Debra Coulter and husband, Michael, of West Jefferson; two grand­ daughters, Christine Anita Caywood and husband, Geoff, of South Carolina and Jennifer Rae Parsons and husband, Walt, of West Jef­ ferson; four great-grandchil­ dren; Matthew Caywood, Michael Caywood, Hannah Parsons and Gavin Parsons; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralBoone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. Dorothy "Dot" Hudler Phillips Lois Parsons Dent Greensboro, NC May 14,1919 Siler City, NC November 13, 2005 Died November 7, 2005 Lois Parsons Dent, age 86 Dorothy "Dot" Hudler Phil­ of Greensboro, NC, formerly lip, age 73 of 1014 Driftwood Drive, Siler City, NC, died of West Jefferson, NC, died Monday, November 7, 2005 Sunday, November 13, 2005 at the River Landing at San­ at Moses H. Cone Memorial dy Ridge in Colfax, NC. Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Mrs. Dent was born in BerFuneral services were wind, West Virginia on May held Friday, November 11, 14, 1919 to William and Ber­ 2005 at Brookdale Baptist tha Blevins Parsons. Church, 1133 West Third Funeral services will be Street in Siler City. The ser­ held Wednesday, November vices were conducted by Rev. 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Randy Queen and Rev. Wal­ Badger Funeral Home Cha­ ter Jones. Burial followed in pel. The Rev. Dr. Keith Frank­ the Oakwood Cemetery in lin will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednes­ Siler City, NC. Visitation was held 6:30 day, November 16, 2005 from - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, No­ 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Badger Fu­ vember 10, 2005 at Smith neral Home. Mrs. Dent is survived by and Buckner Funeral Home on 230 North Second Av­ sons:, William W. Winslow of Arizona, Donald L. Winslow enue in Siler City. Mrs. Phillips was a na­ of Florida; daughters, Nancy tive of Ashe County, a grad­ Caudill of Irvine, CA, Patri­ uate of a beauty college and cia G. Newsome of Michi­ gan, Sandra K. Lundford of was retired owner/operator Michigan; 15 grandchildren , of Dot's Beauty Box. She 28 great-grandchildren, four was a member of Brookdale greatgreat-grandchildren Baptist Church where she and several nieces and neph­ served as Sunday School ews. secretary, Adult Sunday Send condolences to the School class and social com­ family by visiting our website mittee. She was preceded in at www, badgerfuneralhome. death by her husband, Burl com M. Phillips Sr.; father, Ar­ Badger Funeral Home is in thur P. Hudler; and broth­ charge of the arrangements. ers, Howard Hudler and Herman Hudler. Survivors include a daughter, Janet H. Earl of Killeen, Texas; step-son, Burl M. Phillips Jr. of Siler City, NC; step-daughters, June P. Price of Siler City, NC and Donna P. Brewer of Siler City, NC; her mother, Carrie Hamby Hudler of Jefferson, NC; sisters, Lib Hudler of Jefferson, NC and The Salvation Army needs Naomi Sheets of Concord, NC; brothers, Harold Hudler your help during bell ringing of Glendale Springs, NC and season. James Hudler of Statesville, ' It's that time of the year NC; eight grandchildren; again when the familiar three great-grandchildren Red Kettles of The Salva­ and several nieces of neph­ tion Army will be at several locations in Wilkes and Ashe ews. Counties. The money collect­ ed through our Red Kettle Christmas Drive provides financial assistance to indi­ , Carl Dean Long viduals/families during the Jefferson holiday season and through­ August 24,1928 out the year. November 11, 2005 Captain David Chapman Mr. Carl Dean Long, age says, "Thank you for sup­ 77, of Jefferson, died Fri­ porting our most time-hon­ day morning, November 11, ored holiday tradition by helping those in need with 2005 at his residence. Funeral services were your generosity of time and held on Monday, Novem­ donations. We need your help ber 14, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at again this year by volunteer­ Boone Family Funeral Home ing to ring the bell at one of Chapel with Rev. Danny the locations in Wilkes or Medley, Pastor Gene Shep­ Ashe Counties. Kettle locations will be herd and Rev. Billy Wagoner manned by Salvation Army officiating. Burial followed volunteers and seasonal in the Ashelawn Memorial workers, including unem­ Gardens Cemetery. ployed workers and clients The family received who are served by the hu­ friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. man services agency. on Sunday, November 13, To volunteer for bell ring­ 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ ing please call Denise Antho­ neral Home. ny at 704-872-5623, ext. 3.' Mr. Long was born in Ashe County on Friday, August 24, 1928 to the late Dewey Long and the late Tencie Bare Long. He worked as a security guard for a wood mfg. company. He was a member of Low Gap Com­ munity Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Green Long, of the home; two sons, Ricky Our Classified Customers are having Long and wife, Judy, of tremendous success with their ads. Congowingo, Maryland and For one low price your ad Ls listed David "Bucky" Long and in the JefTerson Post, in the Shopper wife. Trish, of Jefferson; two daughters, Pat Long Os­ and on the Web Page. borne and husband, Allen, of To list an ad or for more Crumpler and Penny Long information, call Sandra at Hall and husband, Carl, of 336-846-7164 or email: Forest City, NC; two sisters, classified @ jeffersonpost.com Jean Caudill of Wilkesboro and Delmalee Sheets, of • ...jfv. West Jefferson; six grand­ children; two great-grand­ children; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our Bell ringers needed Special service of remembrance is planned As the holiday season approaches, the staff at Badger Funeral Home is mindful of those who have experienced the death of a relative or close friend this past year. To the families that we served, we appreciate the confi­ dence you have shown in us by entrusting the care of your loved one to our establishment. We realize that the holidays are often difficult, as this season is a time of reflection that often rekindles the pain of a loss. Badger Funeral Home is providing you the op­ portunity to remember your loved one with our traditional Wreath of Re­ membrance. Two wreaths of native frazer fir are be­ ing placed near the-front entrance of the funeral home. Each individual we have served this year will be memorialized by hav­ ing his/her name placed on the wreath. We invite you to stop by and visit the wreath between No­ vember 24 and December 31. Feel free to bring an ornament or other token of remembrance to place near your loved one's name. Ornaments will later be donated to a local nursing care facility. We invite your family, friends, or anyone who has shared in your loss or experienced his/her own grief this past year to join you at the wreath. The staff at Badger Fu­ neral Home wishes you and your family a blessed holiday season. Learn to make medical decisions in advance Two legal documents let you specify in advance the medical treatment you will want to receive if an illness -or disability prevents you from making your own deci­ sions. A living will identifies the medical treatment you wish to receive when you are facing death. A durable Medical Power of Attorney appoints a person to make medical decisions for you. What You Should Know , Living Wills The living will is very different from your regu­ lar will. It does not involve transferring your property to loved ones. Instead, it identifies the medical proce­ dures you do or do not want to receive during your final illness. A living will can tell your doctor whether you want to receive life-sustain­ ing treatment if you have a terminal illness or are in a persistent vegetative state. State law varies on the signing requirement for a living will. Usually you sign and date your living will be­ fore two witnesses. Durable Medical Power of Attorney A durable Medical Power of Attorney is different from and more flexible than a liv­ ing will: •Choosing an agent. When you establish a du­ rable Medical Power of At­ torney, you choose the per­ son whom you want to make medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot make your own decisions. This al­ lows your agent to partici­ pate in medical discussions and weigh the pros and cons of treatment decisions. The agent then can make an informed decision in accor­ dance with your wishes..t •Giving specific in­ structions. A durable Med­ ical. Power of Attorney lets you give specific instruc­ tions about any treatment that you want done or want to avoid. You can include whatever issues you care about most. •Combining docu­ ments. Most states now combine the living will and medical power of attorney into one document. In one section of the document you state your wishes about a wide range of medical de­ cisions, including end-oflife treatment. In another section you appoint your agent. Remember to ivish that Special Someone a Happy Birthday! e it special for them by placing irthday ad in the Jefferson l*osf Come by our office located at \ 203 S Second Ave. • \ West Jefferson, NC I or Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 for assistancV. "Everyone loves to see a greeting in the paper." A • (•" * /f&/teC<ziv*t rHenuxriai and tfaxdena and "Sad^ex 'puneral *%<%nte home,COUPBoone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ments. invite tpxu fo * 6 7 e AicfAta <*£ (2>6noitvKa4, a (^vnuuenuxxative *%<xlidatf Service (Xjf Oti&fUnatiQK and 'jR.ement^xance liJCrituaxy noticti axe in '3ueiday i edition of ff.affs.xion iJ-^oit. 'Deceot&esi 3, 2005 at 2:00 t&e a^tewcMM at Sadyex *?unexal *%<xnie 300 TtcUJi 'Wtain Stxeet TOcat ^e^encvH, Uff, *reception to follow �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Local teachers win Bright Ideas grants West Jefferson, North Car­ olina (November 10, 2005) - Grants totaling more than $4,200 were awarded to local educators today by Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corpora­ tion during a luncheon ceremo­ ny at Frasers restaurant hon­ oring the cooperative's Bright Ideas grants recipients. Bright Ideas is an academic grants program sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Member­ ship Corporation in cory unction with the North Carolina Elec­ tric Membership Corporation and its 26 other member elec­ tric cooperatives. Bright Ideas grants help further traditional academic learning by funding innovative scholastic projects that go beyond available school funding. Winners of the grants are: Cathy Shepherd, of Blue Ridge Elementary School, for "Kites Over Blue Ridge" which will benefit pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students. The project will enable stu­ dents at the school to design, construct and fly their own kite with the purpose of exploring and learning new concepts in­ volving freedom from gravity, aerodynamics, different points of view, color, line, and pattern. The grant totaled $502. Pat Kincheloe Morrison, Reggie Wiles, and Walker Pugh, of Ashe County Middle School, for "Fiber Fantasies", which will benefit at-risk students in grades 10 through 12 to enable them to learn unusual ways that paper and cloth fibers can be embellished and altered to create art. The grant totaled $875. Thelma Kastl, of Ashe County High School, for "Spin­ ning Wood into Projects and Profit" which will benefit ap­ proximately 120 high school students. The project will help high school students gain an understanding of the manu­ facturing processes as well as learn skills in the area of wood­ working. Students will develop a small business producing and selling unique items.The grant totaled $1,496. Jorena Sparks, of Mountain View Elementary School, for "Art EnLIGHTenment" The project will reach all 695 Blue Ridge Elementary students by enabling them to learn more about art and art history, as well as fund art supplies for their own creations. The grant totaled $1,348. Each September, Blue Ridge Electric seeks applica­ tions from area educators and principals serving grades K12 in public schools. Grants are awarded in amounts from $100 to a maximum of $2,000. For the 2005-2006 school year Blue Ridge Electric received 54 Bright Ideas grant applica­ tions from schools in its service High Country Amigos offers cultural activities High County Amigos (HCA) cultural community events are underway and the public is welcome to join us in celebrating the Latino/His­ panic culture here in the High Country. We are a regional non-profit organization that aims to bridge cultural, lan­ guage, and educational differ­ ences, between Spanish and non-Spanish speaking mem­ bers of the community. HCA is holding a cultural dinner and celebration known as Sabor Latino on December 4th from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Sweet Aromas in West Jef­ ferson, NC. High Country Amigos will present live Lat­ in music from Banda Solazo at this year's Sabor Latino! Beth McAlister, Event Coor­ dinator says, "They are the fantastic group that played for this event last year, so we asked them back again. They cut us a special deal, so we couldn't pass it up." You can check them out at their website at: http://solazo.com/ We received a matching grant from the Ashe County Arts Council to help pay for the music. Join us at this event and savor delicious Latin dishes and dance to exotic rhythms with your family and friends. Tickets are $20 per person. If you are a paid member of HCA, tickets are $15 per person. On Friday, November 4th we kicked off a cultural cel­ ebration known as the Day of the Dead. HCA collabo­ rated with the Department of Management at Appalachian State University, and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on an exhibit entitled, Mexican Dia De Los Muertos. The exhibit is in the Mayer Gallery at the Turchin Cen­ ter and features displays of colorful paper flowers, wall decorations, candles, and altars celebrating the lives of various people who have died including soldiers who died in Iraq. One such altar is for the son of Jean, from Dickenson County, Virginia who attended the opening of the exhibit. Her son died in his sleep at the age of thirtyfive from a medical toxic re­ action to two non-compatible drugs. "I am honored by this altar and I know he would be honored because he was a people person. He could find good in all people that he met," said Jean on the night of the exhibit opening. Her son's artwork, poems, music and photograph are featured as part of the celebration and commemoration of his life at the exhibit. Also, educational videos explain the tradition of honoring the faithfully de­ parted. The exhibit is open at the Turchin Center until No­ vember 19, 2005. HCA provides education, referrals, interpretation/ translation services, advoca­ cy and special events to build bridges between Spanish and non-Spanish speaking mem­ bers of our community. If you would like to support us in this work by becoming a mem­ ber of our organization, there is a membership campaign underway until December 15th, 2005. Select whether you wish to be a Mambo, ChaCha-Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Photo by Karen Gross Part of the current display at the Turchin Center. Tango, Rumba, or Flamenco County Arts Center in West level member! All HCA mem­ Jefferson. The community bership levels are named af­ showed a lot of interest last ter famous Latin dances and summer in dancing and so we each dance describes a differ­ are now seriously considering ent level of benefits for the dance as more than a cam­ member. Some benefits in­ paign theme next year!" If you wish to become a clude Spanish language class­ es at reduced rates, discounts member at any "dance" lev­ on Internet services, and on el, please contact either our purchases made at local area Watauga Office at 828 264establishments. "The names 2930 and ask for Carlos or of the levels were created just our Ashe county office at 336 for fun," says Beth McAlister, 982-3954 and ask for Isabel. ESL instructor and special For more information on how events coordinator for HCA, to reserve your space at Sab­ "but we have been known to or Latino, please contact Beth Vamous a bailar' at the Ashe McAlister at (336) 877-2136. 1 (,»anlvV, n n t ' , t T i f ; ^ ' t ' [immix g Gran! Winner Gr.inf Winner Photo by Jim Thompson The winners (left-right): Cathy Shepherd, Thelma Kastl, Walker Pugh, Pat Kincholoe Morrison, Reggie Wiles and Jorena Sparks. territory of Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Avery and Wilkes County. Funds totaling $19,004 are being awarded to 19 classroom teachers and their teammates to directly benefit thousands of area students, teachers, schools and communi­ ties. Blue Ridge Electric is cele­ brating its 12th year of offering Bright Ideas grants as part of its support and commitment to education. Since 1994, the cooperative has awarded more than $213,000 in Bright Ideas grants that has impacted more than 64,000 students. Together with other statewide coopera­ tives, the Bright Ideas grants program has provided more than $4 million to North Caro­ lina teachers and students. To learn more about the Bright Ideas grants program, visit Blue Ridge Electric's web site at www.BlueRidgeEMC. com or contact your local Blue Ridge Electric office and ask for Grey Scheer, director of com­ munity relations. Grandfather offers winter pass Grandfather Mountain is offering a "secret season" pass for the months of November through April. The passes are an affordable way for people who live within an easy drive of Grandfather to be spon­ taneous and take off for the mountaintop on pretty winter days. Passes are $18 for individ­ uals, which means the pass holder can visit every day for six months at a price only $4 more than the cost of one adult ticket. The group pass (good for six people traveling in the same vehicle) sells for $58, which means six people can visit Grandfather every day for six months at a price $26 less than the cost of six adult tickets. Whether taking a break from the routine at lunch- time or soaking up the view on a crisp winter day, a Secret Season pass to Grandfather Mountain is a great deal for anyone who can break loose on a pretty day to et\joy "na­ ture on a whole different lev­ el." The term "secret season" refers to the winter months when traffic at Grandfather Mountain slows down. Secret Season pass holders are re­ warded not only with the sen­ sation of being on top of the world, but also with the sen­ sation of having it all to them­ selves. One phone call to the entrance at 733-4337 can con­ firm the day's conditions and set the stage for a memorable outing for the entire family. Whether basking in the view from the Mile High Bridge >»r '.s.d.il. ing otters play in the snow, Grandfather has dozens of memorable gifts and tiny treasures reserved especially for its winter visitors. Individual passes are $18, group passes (good for up to six people per visit) are $58, and both are valid from No­ vember 1 to April 30. Group passes can be issued in two names for businesses that want to get a pass for the of­ fice. Secret Season passes went on sale November 1st at the Grandfather Mountain en­ trance gate or by mail at R O. Box 129, Linville, NC 28646. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permit­ ting, except Thanksgiving and Christmas days. For more information, phone 828-733- Puzzled b y the changes in Medicare? PARTNERS Medicare plans make your health care benefits simple. Wednesday, November 16,11:30 a.m. Mayflower 1200 Central Street Wilkesboro (421 N, right on Curtis Bridge Road) PARTNERS^ Medicare What is AF Financial Group? 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TM Mark of PARTNERS National Health Plans of North Carolina, Inc. 'With no obligation CMS.4002.2151-A9/05 Address ST City J Dale of Birth Member roic Phone ( ) /_ • Male NC Zip • Female Email Address _ Mail to: PARTNERS, P.O. Box 17509, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27199-3776 �Public Opinion ...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers PAGE 4 without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Editorial Wake up, Ashe County! Ashe County has a drug problem—a big drug problem. And what makes it worse is that many of the people best able and who should be most willing to help are in denial. It is time to wake up. This is not the 1970s any­ more. We are not talking about a few joints and "sow­ ing some wild oats." We are talking about how people get pretty edgy when they take meth—and do not sleep for 12 days in a row. Or crack users who, as one person in a posi­ tion to know told us, go into blind, murderous rages every time they use the drug. We are talking about a once-success­ ful man who went on today's drugs and a year later—one year—had lost his family, his home, his considerable for­ tune—and stood in the jail, pointed to his ragged clothes and said, "This is all I have left." This is war. The people selling drugs are more dan­ gerous to Ashe County than any foreign terrorist, and the people behind them more dangerous to us than Osama bin Laden—and just as ruth­ lessly evil. They are stealing our children's lives, and they are killing them. They are destroying families. And most of us are sitting by and watch­ ing it happen. Almost all the churches stay locked five or six days a week. While the fellowship halls that could be recreation centers for young people in every commu­ nity are darkened, our sourc­ es tell us local drug dealers develop marketing plans to reach out to young people the same way cigarette and toy companies do. Their fights are not off on weekdays. The educational system is trying to fight frighteningly powerful drugs with tools of a generation ago. While pro­ grams like DARE do help, there is a need for new ideas. A local pastor recently shared with us his opinion that 60 percent of students in our high school had used at least one illegal drug. That is evidence that the "same old" ways need work, and fast. In a few weeks, the filing period for thesheriffs race will open. This newspaper has a message for candidates: if you want to run, then you better have a plan to fight this drug war. We are not interested in hearing promises and gener­ alities. We want to see your plan. Most importantly, you must admit how bad things have gotten here. If you're not ready to do that, and you have no new ideas for this war, then save your money and don't file. Present law enforcement is trying to fight drugs. But a new vision in needed in our local battle. Fighting drugs is not just up to law enforce­ ment. It is not law enforce­ ment's fault things have got­ ten bad. It's my fault and your fault, because the other side got the jump on us, and cre­ ated a whole new generation of weapons—drugs—and we missed it until it was almost too late. The time to fight back is now, and in the next several weeks this newspaper will look at drugs in our community and how to fight this war—one we must not lose. S CORPORATIONS Pdsit * (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager «. Data Input Classified Manager '. Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Graphic Artist To the Editor: The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. All the residents in Ashe County must get up in arms about the property t^xes voted on. by our elected offi­ cials. First the powers that be doubled dipped. They raised property taxes and then they reevaluated our property. If the elected officials cared about us as residents, they would have waited for the revalu­ ations and then decided on how much according to real needs they should raise our taxes. Open your eyes to the fact that our elected officials are help­ ing the developers and the folks that sell the land to get richer. What if one lived in this great County all their lives and now the county forces those land owners into selling their land because they can not pay the high taxes? They get poorer. I can­ not believe this is happen­ ing to Ashe County. Look at other cities and what has happened when the land owners are forced to sell their land. The buyers who put up second homes will pay fewer taxes while the full time land own­ ers struggle to keep jobs and pay taxes on all the goods they purchase. If the land owners allow the growth that is happening, be ready for more taxes because the county will have to build new schools, more fire departments, hire more police and bring more new people wanting more needs from tax dol­ lars. We have to refuse to pay this outrageous raise in taxes on our land. This is just not fair. Remember to vote these officials out of office come election time, because anyone this stupid should not be in office. Bill Bullock Laurel Springs Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. LOVASL, WOO THIS CM.eND/^'5 ^16UT7 \T America grows poorer tx>KJT L\k.e wcwEMBe£..% LOCAL ^A^IAING Letters to the Editor tortions and dishonesty. If that doesn't qualify as a "high crime" I don't think anything does. The key problem is massive public apathy and extremely poor press coverage. How did God get along, for so many years, without little Bush as his helper? Listening to our divinely guided shrub speak is quite hilarious until you consid­ er the power available and used by him. He pursues power thru war and pays his oil and industry owners with law and policy reward­ ing their investment. The results are laws provid­ ing bankruptcy, lawsuit, environmental, tax and other similar protections to his masters while Bush takes us from "Ownership Society" to "Sharecropper's Society". Bush demands opponents be positive while he attacks them, and his ownership society denies us ownership of our own bodies and pri­ vacy, among other things, by regulating our control. Until the 1970s, corpora­ tions provided health care and pensions, and the gov­ ernment was there when they failed. Today, fewer employers provide health care, and there is less of a government safety net. It is a huge shifting of risks from big business and the government onto workers' backs. To have an owner­ To the Editor: ship society you have to be Mr. Craig Dudley, lover of able to afford it. It's no lon­ France, have you watched ger true; if it ever was that the news lately? a rising economic tide will Kershaw Getty lift all boats. Its class war Fleetwood from above that's allowed America's rulers to accu­ mulate their vast power and it will require class war from below for work­ ers to make any significant gains. A list of the billions of dollars in subsidies (wel­ fare) the shrub has given corporations is available on the Cato institute web­ To the Editor: site. Historically conserva­ We hang the petty tives are for small gov't, thieves and appoint the balanced budgets, and great ones to public office. great doubt about overseas In this country there once adventures. There is none was the presumption of of that here. We fight mes­ innocence until proven sianic wars to spread our guilty. Now accusations way of life? Caution and are accepted as fact. This restraint are gone with insures we, as a nation, bush. The bush tax cuts will have mediocre demi­ are actually deferred tax gods as our rulers and will increases on our children deserve what we get. Then and grandchildren. Tax again people say they like shifts. They are not against Bush because he is like big gov't they're against the them as if we are better off part that regulates busi­ being governed by the Com­ ness. Bush's heart goes out mon fool. It seems logical to those wealthy who need that if Clinton should be more cash. Bush believes impeached for lies about no rules create more cash a minor consensual sexual which may be true but it affair, Bush should be sub­ ignores the costs to those ject to the same treatment who have no benefit from for launching a deadly and the gains. endless war based on disBush is a cancer growing News from France fcrson Member: N.C. Press Association The rich get richer on our society. Bush's idea of bipartisanship is; here's what I want to do, join me; it isn't about negotiating. It isn't about compromise. Bush says; If you've got an idea, I expect you to be at the table. We want to listen to good ideas. How does this square with the forcible removal from the presidential gatherings of anyone exhibiting the mer­ est hint of an appearance of possibly holding inde­ pendent thoughts? Americans are people who prefer action. That's why Bush is president as he doesn't even pretend to think. Men of action despise thinking because the more he thinks, the more mod­ est he becomes, because he sees more clearly the limi­ tations of his own plans. Exploring the possibilities, he sees more potential out­ comes and problems and he recognizes how little he actually knows. America is spending more than it earns and every day that this continues America grows poorer. It's why peo­ ple buy stocks for many times what they are worth, why they believe that they can spend money their grandchildren haven't even earned yet and why, following an attack by mostly Saudi nation­ als based in Afghanistan, Americans went to war with Iraq! We know that this Administration is not a reliable source of infor­ mation. It regards intel­ ligence as politics by other means. Craig Dudley Helping the hungry To the Editor: Ashe County is a beauti­ ful place to live and work but has its challenges like all communities, whether in economic development in attracting good pay­ ing companies or human services in providing food to those in need. I am familiar with the area in that my father was born in Alleghany County, where my grandfather prac­ ticed medicine. Also, my grandmother was born in Independence, V.A. and lived in Wilkes County after marrying my grand­ father. My brother works for the N.C. Department of Commerce, recruiting new companies into the area, and I am the Executive Efirector of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina located in Winston Salem and providing food to feed the hungry in Ashe County and 17 other counties. The Second Harvest Food Bank is a resource to Ashe County providing 124,822 pounds of food in 2004-2005 to 12 partner agencies with 24 programs. Most recently, we partnered with Lowes Foods and the Ashe Outreach Ministries, a ministry of Clifton United Methodist Church, to start the first BackPack Buddies Program in our 18 county service area. Fifty elemen­ tary age children at risk of hunger are taking home a backpack full of kid friend­ ly food for the weekends during the school year. I want to thank the Jefferson Post for its cov­ erage of the launch of the first BackPack Buddies Program in Ashe County. The article did a wonderful job highlighting the coop­ eration and collaboration that is necessary to estab­ lish important programs like this one. I also want to clarify two statements made in the BackPack Buddies story. First, while Lowes Foods did in fact make a $100,000 donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank to purchase food items that are not typically donated to our food distribution program, only $28,000 was designated for BackPack Programs, which will oper­ ate in four rural counties within our service area. Next, I wanted to point out the food for the pro­ gram will come from Second Harvest Food Bank dona­ tions, not the Lowes Foods store in West Jefferson. Of course, since Lowes Foods is a major food donor to our organization, backpacks will include Lowes Foods product. Please continue to support your feeding agencies in Ashe County as we will also. Nan Holbrook Griswold Executive Director Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Winston-Salem, NC Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the edi­ tor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of com­ munity interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone num­ ber for verification purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accept­ ed for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 PAGE 5 FROM THE FRONT Library gets ready for Medicare drug plans winter entertainment raising questions JL As winter and cabin fever set in, the Ashe County Li­ brary is gearing up to keep the community well read and en­ tertained. The Friends of the Library recently granted the Ashe County Library funds to support several new and ongoing programs and services. The library is always a grateful recipient of the Friends support," said Jim Mc­ Queen, head librarian. They enable us to provide many ex­ tras that our operating funds may not cover." Included is a screening li­ cense for seven major movie studios. The license, shared jointly with the Watauga Library, enables both facilifacili­ ties to show a wide variety of children's movies released on DVD. The Friends contributed to expand the McFarland Movie Collection. This collection honors McFarland Publish­ ing for its generous and ex­ tensive support of the library. New acquisitions are on the subject of music and laughter. Included in the collection are films on Shakespeare, musi­ cals, Academy Award winners, children's and international productions. Library card­ holders may check out up to five of these DVD and VHS movies for a week at a time. The group also matched funds provided by the Ashe County Arts Council for the library's growing music col­ lection featuring local per­ formers. About 25-30 CDs and cassettes will be added. These can be checked out two at a time for three weeks. The funds will also sponsor several concerts by local musicians. Performance dates will be an­ nounced later. Other funds approved will sponsor an open house to help better acquaint the public with library services and cover con­ tingencies that may arise un­ til the Friends resume regular meetings in February. by Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension are better educated, work mainly in the service sector, buy more foreign-made prod­ ucts and buy larger houses and more vehicles. In short, we're more con­ nected: technologically, glob­ ally and competitively. In fact, I think a good descriptor for the last 30 years is the Con­ nected Age. Technology forms the basis of this connection. It's liter­ ally as easy to communicate halfway around the world as it is with a next door neigh­ bor. Distance is no longer a bar­ rier to business interaction. Despite higher energy prices, communication and transpor­ tation costs are lower today than 30 years ago. The Inter­ net makes information and knowledge only a click away. As a result, there is more global interaction today. World trade has tripled since 1970. Stores all around the world are filled with merchan­ dise made in other countries. There are more varieties and types o^ products for virtu­ ally everything, so "one size fits all" lias been replaced by "what works best for you." Technology and globaliza­ tion have made the market­ place more competitive than ever before. Technology lets the little guy more effectively compete with the big guy. Sophis­ ticated market analyses and inventory management tech­ niques that previously only large companies could afford are now inexpensive and available to firms of any size. Modern technology has also ended the reign of many local monopolies. Just ask the traditional phone companies. And globalization has put more companies in line to compete for the consumer's dollar. More effective com­ petition has put downward pressure on inflation in the decades of the Connected Age. Yet the economy of the Connected Age is not without its issues. Business is fasterpaced, and products and jobs are quickly discarded when deemed unprofitable. A more competitive market puts greater focus on employees producing and carrying their own weight if they are to be kept. Knowledge and market­ able skills are the lifeblood of the Connected Age, so work­ ers without them fall further behind. As North Carolina writer Thomas Wolfe noted, "You can't go home again." This perfectly fits the econ­ omy. The Connected Age, with both advantages and disad­ vantages, is here to stay You decide if it's an improvement. Dr. Mike Walden is a Wil­ liam Neal Reynolds Professor and extension economist in the Department of Agricultur­ al and Resource Economics of N.C. State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sci­ ences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. dent. Payne confirmed the school's security cameras were all working early Satur­ day morning. That is how we know when the incident took place," he said. Officers are now carefully reviewing the videos, hop­ ing—and expecting—to iden­ tify not only the make and model of the vehicle, but its license number. auction. Bid on your favorite and take home a tree already decorated and ready for dis­ play. Schools have been con­ tacted about the contest with interested participants asked to drop off entry forms at the Etcetera Shop near the Hice Avenue entrance to Jefferson Station Wednesday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Trees for decorat­ ing will be provided on a first come, first served basis as only 20 are available. For more information about the contest, contact Carol Stone at 977-3600. Don't miss Santa Claus making a visit to Jeffer­ son Station every Saturday through Dec. 17. The jolly ol' elf will be on hand between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to greet everyone and wish you a very Merry Christmas. den of worry for their loved Ray Smith of Florida who was ones and wait anxiously for killed in Iraq after saving 100 their safe return. Sadly, some soldiers from an attack by insurrgents. They were building never return. For 230 years, men and a temporary jail in a court­ women have answered the yard when the group was sur­ call to serve in defense of their prised by members of Saddam country and freedom, Marsh Hussein's Republican Guard. said. Those at Lexington dur­ These American soldiers live ing the American Revolution by the warrior ethos of nev­ were the first line of fighting er leaving a fallen comrade, in an effort to create a nation, Marsh said, and Veterans and many never knew that Day is about never forgetting their efforts were success­ those fallen comrades so that ful. They have been followed no soldier will ever think that by so many more fighting to their brave actions have been preserve this great and free forgotten. Veterans in the crowd nation, and participating in humanitarian efforts at home were saluted and a wreath was placed on the memorial and around the world. Missions and theaters of by JROTC 2nd Lts. Katrina operation may change, said Krider and Pam Little. Mem­ Marsh, but the military per­ bers of the JROTC performed sonnel are still the ones who a presentation of colors, The answer the call to serve. National Anthem, Taps" and Some give their all. He noted .a firing salute along with a the posthumous award of the reading of the American's Medal of Honor to SFC Paul Creed. Written in 1917 by William Tyler Page, The American's Creed was accepted by the US House of Representatives on April 3, 1918. It is as fol­ lows: "I believe in the United States of America as a gov­ ernment of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those princi­ ples of freedom, equality, jus­ tice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. "I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies." Are you connected? Three decades is but a blink of any eye in the history of the world, yet in this rela­ tively short time our economy - and lives - have gone through a total makeover. Consider these comparisons: In 1970: / - Cell phones, Internet and personal computers don't ex­ ist. - GM, Ford and Chrysler dominate U.S. auto sales. - Only one in 12 women has a college degree. - One in four workers has a factory job. - Average new home size:1,500 square feet. - Average Ijousehold owns 1.7 vehicles. / - Average person flies 640 airline miles/every year. In the 2000s: - Majority of households have cell phones, personal computers; one-third are con­ nected to Internet. - Toyota and Honda manufa^ture, tfie top-selling se-'One'in four women Tias a college degree. - One in 10 workers has a factory job. - Average new home size: 2,300 square feet. - Average household owns 2.1 vehicles. - Average person flies 2,250 airline miles every year. Wow! Those are some big changes in just 30 years! To­ day we use more technology, Vandals continued from front page sense of violation." There is some good news for the West Jefferson Police Department and the School Resource Officers who are now investigating the inci­ Station continued from front page ner will be announced and an auction will be held at 3 p.m. for the decorated trees. All proceeds will go to A.S.H.E. The final voting day on Dec. 10 will also be a holiday celebration at Jefferson Sta­ tion with Christmas carolers, apple cider and cookies begin­ ning at 10 a.m. and lasting until the auction. Come join in the fun and see which class wins the Best of Show tree and brings the most at the Veterans continued from front page Family caregivers can play a critical role in helping family members on Medicare make a decision about the new Medi­ care Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). You have prob­ ably already heard of the new PDPs through friends, com­ mercials, or mailings. There's a lot of information targeted to seniors and baby boom­ ers. Hopefully, you've been thinking that it may pertain to you or your relatives and if you haven't already, you may need to talk to your relatives about some intimate infor­ mation. But how do you start if you don't know anything yourself? Plan ahead: What every­ one needs to know Each person's situation needs to be assessed to deter­ mine the need to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. Everyone's situation is different, and there will be questions about eligibility. Those questions can be di­ rected to the contacts listed at the end of this article. Because Medicare Part D is a new program with many variables, it can be a chal­ lenge to figure out the best decision. Among all the con­ fusion, there are a few things to consider that might help clarify your questions: • If your family mem­ bers have no prescription drug coverage, they should consider signing up for a plan during the enrollment period, whether or not they are cur­ rently taking any prescription medications. Otherwise they may later, fgcp a 1,percent per month higher premium due to a late signup penalty. • If your relatives have prescription insurance cov­ erage through an employer (retirement) that is equal to or better than the Medicare standard benefit, they may be able to stay in this plan and avoid the 1 percent premium penalty. The federal law re­ quires the employer to send a notice by Nov. 15, 2005 of whether or not their coverage is as good as, or better than the Medicare standard ben­ efit. will pay more attention if • Some beneficiaries you bring up a difficult topic will qualify for extra help in with a story or something paying for the PDP premiums unrelated directly to them. and their medications. People You can use daily activities to receiving government assis­ bring up the subject of Medi­ tance with prescription drugs care Part D, such as watching such as Medicaid should have TV, talking about friends, and received a letter in October reading a newspaper article informing them of the plan or the mail. Talk about what they will automatically be en­ a friend is experiencing try­ rolled in unless they enroll in ing to find out what's going to another plan before Dec. 31, happen to their prescription 2005. Others may be eligible drug coverage or an insurance for this help if they meet cer­ commercial you just saw. tain financial guidelines. • There are 38 plans Once the subject is up for being provided in North Car­ discussion and your fam­ olina. You and your relatives ily members understand that must find one that best fits they may need to enroll in a in regards to the medications Medicare Prescription Drug they take and what pharmacy Plan you will need to learn they prefer. certain things about their situation and the Medicare Medicare beneficiaries PDP. You will need to know may be getting a lot of infor­ about the prescription drug mation from many different coverage your relative cur­ organizations and insurance rently has; brand and generic companies that are rushing names, frequency and dosage, them to sign up. The enroll­ and cost of the prescription ment period begins Nov. 15 drugs they are taking; and and lasts until May 15, 2006, what pharmacy/pharmacies so there is time to talk with they prefer. Remember that your relative and research some people may qualify for the plans available. If some­ assistance in having their one enrolls by Dec. 31, 2005, medications and premiums the new Medicare Prescrip­ paid for if they meet certain tion Drug coverage will begin financial criteria. on Jan. 1, 2006. If possible, do not wait until after the May Getting help: Sources 15 date. There will be a 1 per­ of information cent penalty for each month an eligible person does not For information on the sign up after May 15. Medicare Part D and North Carolina specific information Broaching the subject: contact: Helpful hints The Seniors' Health Insur­ ance Information Program: 1No matter how close you 800-443-9354: www.ncshiip. are to your family member, com there may be some subjects The North Carolina Divi­ that are difficult to discuss. sion of Mental Health, De­ Talking about Medicare Part velopmental Disabilities, and D includes two sensitive top­ Substance Abuse Services has ics: your parents' or relatives' information on their website: finances and what drugs they http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/ take. There are some things mhddsas/medicare-d/ you can do to make the most Medicare's website: www. of the conversation. medicare.gov —look at the Medicare & You 2006 Hand­ As stated above, prepare book what you want to talk about Other helpful places to go and what information you to: need to get from the conver­ The Social Security Ad­ sation. If you need to broach ministration Office: www.sothe subject, it may be easier cialsecurity.gov to work it into a normal con­ And consult your local versation. Often, someone pharmacy. Truck continued from front page October to help load the last truck. We both got a blessing on helping out collecting toys for the children of the Gulf area, and we just hope that a new toy will bring a big smile to their faces as they (as well as their families) try to re­ build their lives after such a tragic thing happening to them. We just wanted them to feel that another child from a different state felt sad for them and wanted to help. Well, again, thank you to ev­ eryone that donated to Tyler's drive, as well as McDonald's for letting us use the restau­ rant as Tyler's drop off site for this project." Donations for the recovery effort in the Gulf region can still be made by contacting the Ashe Baptist Association at 246-5631 for the disas­ ter relief fund or the Baptist Men's Association. Market continued from front page This may be the last year expected to be completed in about the farmers market or the market will have to be March and ready for use next the commercial kitchen, contact the Cooperative Extenheld outdoors. Plans are un­ spring. For more information sion Service at 219-2650. derway, thanks to a grant to the Town of West Jeffer­ son from the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission for $100,138, to expand the mar­ ket and enclose the shelter. The project will also include adding water and electricity for restrooms. This is really exciting for everyone," said County Ex­ Cakes and Cookies. tension Director Julie Landry. The farmers market commit­ Toy* and Gifls... tee will be meeting through­ OMVJJIU* aL vour out the winter to prepare for fi^er lips. g the new shelter." The next meeting for the Nci Ideas lo committee is planned for Jan. jet vtn 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Exten­ on vour way. sion center in Jefferson. Com­ mittee members will discuss guidelines for the market and It's lime to go lo (he (Southern Chnslmas 6hoi1 shelter. At the March meet­ ing, an open vendor day will be offered to encourage new vendors, solicit input and Charlotte Merchandise Mart offer workshops on market­ Wfcdtdtp & Sjtunlay* lOani to 9pm ing and display especially of Sundjv\ Iflm to fcpin value-added projects that are AJuhv U.Oo <w.-17.u> afcttfhc /tor.w n.l*f mlmr' expanded uses of raw prod­ VI • Uadrr t. Irtr «*ti adub • iVntip ram avaaUdr' ucts. Vendors will be able to Iti mora mfctfiMHW <afl increase their production of ©K Charlotte (Dbsmirr value-added products through ••• chirlttli.cam the new commercial kitchen under development at Fam­ WWW SouliicroChrwIjnasAhow.cofli ily Central. The kitchen is November 10-20, 2005 �This week in Husky sports Thursday — November 17 JV/Var Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ West Wilkes 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Parents/Players/Coaches Meeting in the cafeteria. Friday - November 18 JV/Var Boys Basketball HOME Scrimmage vs St Stephens 6 p.m. Saturday - November 19 Wrestling Viking Duals @ North Wilkes HS 9 a.m. Sunday - November 20 2005 Fall Sports Awards Program - 3 p.m. Reception in the Cafeteria 4 p.m. Awards Program in the Auditorium Football Scoreboard State Playoffs, 1st Round 4-AA WEST (3) Davie County (14) Hunters. Hopewell 33 0 (6) Scotland County (11) East Mecklenburg 28 (12) Myers Park (5) Char. Providence 35 21 (4) Charlotte Vance (13) Durham Riverside 20 0 (1) Richmond County (16) East Burke 35 (7) Shelby Crest (10) Greensboro Page 36 10 (10) Matthews Butler (7) West Forsyth 41 8 (2) Char. Independence (15) Weddington 21 6 4-A WEST (7) Shelby Crest (10) Greensboro Page 36 10 (14) Hoke County 42 (3) Gastonia Ashbrook 35 (5) Mt. Tabor (12) North Davidson 37 21 (2) Ashevillc Reynolds (15) East Forsyth 37 21 (11) South Caldwell (6) Alexander Central 38 21 (4) High Point Central (13) West Charlotte 28 6 (8) Central Cabarrus (9) Charlotte Berry Tech 28 27 (1) Greensb. Griinsley (16) West Mecklenburg Mustangs end Huskies' season, 27-14 by Shane Hopkins Sports Reporter Ashe County's varsity football team traveled down to Denver, North Carolina, to play East Lincoln on Fri­ day night in the first round of the 2-AA state playoffs. Hopes of an upset over the sixth seeded Mustangs were crushed by the fastest run­ ning back that the Huskies have seen all season, and the home team came away with a two-touchdown vic­ tory. Early in the week East Lincoln's starting quarter­ back broke his hand during Photo by Shane Hopkins practice when he hit a line­ Ashe County's offense had possession for 30 minutes on Friday night at East Lincoln man's helmet on a pass fol­ and matched the Mustangs in first downs and pass completions, and the Huskies never low through, but backup QB Brady Peyton (#17) stepped fumbled the football. up early in the game when he connected with (#1) ter Ethan Goodman broke bolted downfield for an 89Thomas Huntley on a big away for a 27 yard gain that yard score, which put the 71-yard pass play to put the concluded in the end zone Mustangs ahead 27-7 going Mustangs on top early in and put Ashe County on the into the fourth quarter. With seven minutes left the first quarter. The extra board at 14-7 after Michael to play, Goodman hit Joseph point kick made it 7-0 with Graybeal's kick. Ryan Sikes (#2), East Moser on a 13-yard pass for 6:15 on the clock. Lincoln's star tailback, the final points of the game, On the first play of the second quarter the Mus­ made good on his reputa­ and Graybeal nailed his tangs took a two-score lead tion for having blistering 26th extra point of the year when Peyton picked up the speed in the final minutes of (27-14). Coach Dale Galloway touchdown from one yard the third quarter. His first TD was on a 65-yard sprint, commented, "We felt like we out (PAT good, 14-0). Midway into the quar- and three minutes later he played very hard, and we 28 13 End of Season Football Stats by Ron Ray RUSHING LEADERS 3-AA WEST (1) West Rowan (16) Mooresvillc 38 13 (3) Kerncrsville Glenn (14) Trinity 35 7 (9) Lawndalc Burns (8) Hickory 42 32 (12) AsheviJIeRobcrson (5) Northwest Cabarrus 20 10 (10) Tuscola (7) Monroe Sun Valley 33 14 (2) Charlotte Catholic (15) Forestview 32 13 (11)Parkwood (6) Olympic 30 17 (4) Kannapolis Brown (13) Parkland 43 27 Player #4 Goodman, E. #20 Carpenter, S. #17 Hodges, J. Totals: Opponents: #4Goodman. E. # 17 Hodges, J. Totals: Opponents: (3) High Point Andrews (14) Randleman 49 22 (1) Ashcville (16) Newton Foard 3 42 (10) Eden Morehead (7) Concord 17 14 (2) Franklin (15) R-S Central 35 21 (11) West Iredell (6) North Iredell 31 13 (8) Anson County (9) Belmont South Point 31 27 (13) Gastonia Huss (4) North Gaston 62 36 2-AA WEST (1) East Rutherford (16) West Lincoln 6 50 (5) Shelby (12) North Lincoln 28 (15) Mount Pleasant (2) Salisbury 19 14 G 12 12 12 12 Cmp 35 2 37 48 21 34 0 (9) Canton Pisgah 36 (8) East Bend Forbush Player #15 Moser, J. #17 Hodges, J. Totals: Opponents: G 12 12 12 12 Rec 9 7 37 48 Lng 90 70 63 90 89 TD 17 5 6 32 17 Player #17 Hodges, J. Totals: Opponents: G 12 12 12 12 12 Plays 297 126 103 642 604 Player #13Graybeal.M. #98 Absher, R. Totals: Opponents: TD 6 1 7 8 Int 9 0 9 14 Lng 37 19 37 71 Yds 178 91 548 759 Avg 19.8 13.0 14.8 15.8 Lng 37 26 37 71 TD 3 0 7 8 Rush 956 651 562 2650 1751 Player #4Goodman,E. #17 Hodges, J. #20Carpenter,S Totals: Opponents: Total 1466 651 600 3198 2510 YPG 42.5 3.2 45.7 63.3 Pet 35.4 20.0 33.3 32.2 30-39 0-1 1-1 1-2 0-1 40-49 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 50+ 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Num 45 50 57 Yds 1500 1642 1730 Avg 33.3 32.8 30.4 Lng 55 55 55 120 7 6 9 QBR 80.4 84.9 79.4 73.9 Avg 22.2 28.4 20.3 12.4 Lng 36 73 73 47 TD 0 1 1 0 Num 11 5 19 7 Yds 244 227 671 496 Yds 111 60 190 170 G 12 12 12 Rush 956 562 651 2650 1751 12 12 Long 0 30 30 26 XPM-A 26-34 0-0 27-35 14-18 Pts 26 3 30 20 Blk 1 1 3 Num 11 8 33 40 U YPG 122.2 54.3 50.0 266.5 209.2 20-29 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 PUNT RETURNS Player #15 Moser, J. #4 Goodman, E. Totals: Opponents: Pass 510 0 38 548 759 0-19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 KICKOFF RETURNS Player #15 Moser, J. #17 Hodges. J. Totals: Opponents: Photo by Shane Hopkins East Lincoln's Ryan Sikes (#2) proved to be too quick for the visiting Huskies, as he averaged 12.8 yards per carry on 16 runs for 204 rushing yards. t >G! t v/< dm YPG 14.8 7.6 45.7 63.3 FGM-A 0-1 1-1 1-2 2-4 PUNTING Player #4 Goodman, E. Totals: Opponents: YPG 79.7 54.3 46.8 220.8 145.9 Yds 510 38 548 759 TOTAL OFFENSE 8 (6) East Lincoln (11) Ashe County Avg 4.8 5.2 6.0 5.0 3.8 Att 99 10 111 149 Photo by Shane Hopkins Dustin Snyder puts a big hit on the Mustangs' running back. Score by quarter Ashe County Huskies East Lincoln 1 0 7 2 7 7 3 0 13 4 7 0 Total 14 27 Friday Night Football Stats by Ron Ray Avg 10.1 12.0 10.0 24.3 Lng 36 24 36 53 Rec 0 91 36 548 759 KR PR Total -8 1061 0 0 190 170 18 0 138 44 0 0 24 54 898 724 4221 3274 Team Stats First Downs Rushing Yards Pass Comp - Attempts Passing Yards Pass Touchdowns - I NTs Total Plays Total Offense Fumbles - Lost Penalties - Yards Def. Sacks - Yards Lost Time of Possession 3rd Down Efficiency 4th Down Efficiency Punts - Average Yards YPG 60 Int 0 FR 53 227 37 671 496 88.4 74.8 60.3 351.8 272.8 ALL PURPOSE YARDS (10) Bandys (7) West Henderson (3) Forest Hills (14) North Henderson Yds 956 651 562 2650 1751 KICKING 49 (4) East Henderson 24 (13) Lenoir Hibritcn or Alt 198 125 93 531 455 RECEIVING LEADERS 3-A WEST 17 6 G 12 12 12 12 12 PASSING LEADERS Player (5) Carver (12) North Buncombe contained their tailback for part of the game. We knew we had to keep him in front of us, because we couldn't catch him from behind, but he got away from us a couple of times in the second half. "I'm proud of our kids' effort and that they didn't hold anything back—as the saying goes, they 'left it on the field.' "I'd like to thank WKSK and the Jefferson Post for coverage, and Ron Ray for keeping stats, and Alicia Roten and Stephanie Dollar for the pre-game meals. "We begin working for next season in the weight room after school the week after Thanksgiving." TD 0 0 1 0 Ashe County 12 103 8-22 108 1-1 69 211 0-0 9-83 2-16 29:27 5 for 16 2 for 6 5-30.2 East Lincoln 13 203 8-15 146 1-1 47 349 2-2 11-90 4-30 18:33 4 for 10 1 for 2 5-43.4 continued on page 2 27 7 3 (3) Newton-Conover (14) Lexington 35 7 (2) Brevard (15) Madison County 56 14 (7) North Rowan (10) West Davidson 41 19 (4) Black Mtn. Owen (13) South Iredell 21 (1) Lincolnton (16) Mountain Heritage 34 14 14 2-A WEST (9) Red Springs (8) Boonville Starmount 41 14 (6) Maiden (11) Mitchell County 48 28 (5) Surry Central (12) Fairmont 46 16 10 1-AA WEST 41 34 (6) West Columbus (11) Polk County (13) Hendersonville (4) East Surry 28 14 (1) Thomasville (16) South Stokes 6 48 (7) Mt. Airy (10) West Wilkes 14 10 (2) Murphy (15) Cherryvillc 68 19 (5) West Montgomery (12) North Moore 28 0 (3) Avery County (14) Dunn Midway 0 42 I-A WEST (9) Albemarle (8) Jordan-Matthews 24 19 (20T) (4) Swain County (13) Hayesvillc 35 21 (9) Hobbton (8) Bishop McGuinness 29 28 (2) Cherokee (15) Rosman 38 0 (5) South Stanly (12) North Duplin 41 6 (6) Chatham Central (11) Robbinsvillc 47 41 (l)Elkin (16) East Montgomery 65 6 (7) East Wilkes (10) North Stokes 27 (3) Clinton Union (14) Lakewood 12 27 12 Junior Varsity Basketball Invitational Tournament November 25.26 at Ashe County High School Sponsored by Miller Insurance and Dr. Pepper �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 SPORTS INTERCEPTIONS SCORING Player #4 Goodman, E. #17 Hodges. J. #20 Carpenter, S. #13 Graybeal.M. #15 Moser, J. #28 Vannoy, N. #27 Johnson, P. #21 Allen, A. #12 Rinehart, B. #19 Rash. C. #6 Bare, C. #98 Absher, R. #16 Grubb, D. Totals: Opponents: TD 17 7 5 0 3 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 42 27 Player #5 Davis, K. #15 Moser, J. #17 Hodges, J. Totals: Opponen ts: Kick PAT 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 27 14 FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 Rush PAT 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 * 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 2-7 Pass PAT 3-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-6 0-2 Rec PAT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pts 102 42 30 26 20 18 18 12 6 6 4 3 2 290 186 Ast 59 49 43 26 28 458 4 Sack 1.0 10.0 1.5 0.5 0.0 21.0 16.0 Yds 12 89 16 1 0 165 127 TFL 18.0 21.0 7.0 4.0 7.0 97.0 17.0 Yds 71 128 70 13 21 435 129 PBU 0 1 1 6 4 16 1 Num 5 3 2 14 8 Yds -3 90 18 138 44 Avg -0.6 30.0 9.0 9.9 5.5 Lng 0 35 12 35 32 TD 0 0 0 0 0 Look for Youth Soccer pictures beginning Getting ready for basketball! in the Friday edition of the Post. DEFENSIVE LEADERS Player #17 Hodges J. #55 Pell, J. #6 Bare, C. #15 Moser, J. #5 Davis, K. Totals: Opponents: Tkl 50 33 24 29 21 259 20 Total 79.5 57.5 45.5 42.0 35.0 488.0 22.0 Ashe County Team Summary Statistics (12 games) by Ron Ray Ashe County Team Stats 290 SCORING Points per game 24.2 139 FIRST DOWNS 117 Rushing Passing 22 Penalty 0 2650 RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing attempts 531 Average per rush 5.0 220.8 Average per game Rushing TDs 32 548 PASSING YARDAGE Completions - attempts 37 - 111 Average per attempt 4.9 Average per completion 14.8 Average per game 45.7 Passing TDs 7 9 Interceptions 3198 TOTAL OFFENSE 642 Total plays Average per play 5.0 Average per game 266.5 KICKOFF RETs - YARDS 33 -671 20.3 Average per attempt Kickoff return TDs 1 PUNT RETURNS - YARDS 19 - 190 10.0 Average per attempt 1 Punt return TDs FUMBLES - LOST 26-11 Fumble recov., ret. yards 30 - 24 Average per recovery 0.8 Fumble recovery TDs 1 14 INTERCEPTIONS Interception return yards 138 Average per interception 9.9 Interception return TDs 0 PENALTIES - YARDS 100-845 Average per game 74.6 50- 1642 PUNTS - YARDS Average per punt 32.8 DEF. SACKS - Yards Lost 21 - 165 FIELD GOALS-Attempted 1 - 2 PAT MADE - ATTEMPTED30 - 42 PAT kick - attempted 27-35 PAT run made - attpt. 0-1 PAT pass - attempted 3-6 TIME OF POSSESSION 278:55 Average per game 23:15 3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 36.3 Made - attempted 53 - 146 4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 36.4 Made - attempted 12-33 +9 TURNOVER RATIO Opponents 186 15.5 112 84 27 1 1751 455 3.8 145.9 17 759 48- 149 5.1 15.8 63.3 8 14 2510 604 4.2 209.2 40 - 496 12.4 0 7-170 24.3 0 26- 15 21-54 2.6 2 8 44 5.5 0 91 -772 64.3 57 - 1730 30.4 16-127 2-4 16-27 14- 18 2-7 0-2 285:53 23:49 22.5 29 - 129 35.7 10-28 -9 BLK 0 2 1 0 0 3 2 FF 2 2 1 1 0 7 • 4 Winter sports season is just around the corner. Support the Huskies, Bulldogs, and youth league teams. ATHLETE m m m offense with 147 total yards (121 A kl c t il us FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOV. 18 8 19, 2005 • 8 PM iign Scenes from Marc Payne's Youth Basketball Clinic for grades 3-6 held Sunday at Ashe County High School. Shown In top picture is Coach Payne and varsity players for the Huskies who assisted him in this clinic. Homestead-Miami Speedway Advance Ticket Outlets! Magic Video Home Entertainment Jefferson • 338-2466605 Adv Tks J12 • At Door >14* Child S6 THIS WEEK'S BONUS TOTAL PIT STOP FOR PRIZE? RULES 11-20-05 Race Winner, 2nd Place 3rd Place Your Name Your Address. Citv Phone # TIEBREAKER: (Please guess the average speed of the race winner in miles per hour) Mail this form to: Jefferson Post, PO Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or bring by our office at 203 S. Second Ave. m West Jefferson 1. Must be 21 vears old or older to enter, 2. Only one (1) entry per person per race. Duplicate entries will void all entries for that person, for that race. You may enter as many separate races as you like throughout the contest. 3. Entry form is published with the contest each race. In order to be eligible you must use the official entry form for that race from the JEFFERSON POST or its facsimile. . 4. 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They are the parents of three grown children—Amber, Maggie, and Jacob—whom they home-schooled for seventeen years."Ever since I was a little girl," says Frankis,"art has been a very special part of my life. Friends and family have always encouraged me to keep on drawing, and often that would be a joyful way for me to give gifts. Right now I'm in the process of explor­ ing different art media: oil, watercolors, pencil, and char­ coal." On display are works in all those media. Quilt by Margaret McClure The weather has been unseasonable, but November's quilt is not. It's a wall-hanging called "Arctic Dreams," and it features polar bears and other arctic creatures along with snowflakes and icebergs. It's the first quilt made by Margaret McClure, who moved from Boone to Ashe County about three years ago. She quilts for fun and for her grandchildren. Tin Boxes from the Collection of Lyn Soeder Lyn Soeder's tin box collection numbers more than one hundred, mostly containers for tea and chocolate. A variety of interesting and unusual tins are on display, in­ cluding one that commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of England. Lyn grew up near Hickory and moved to Ashe County 20 years ago. She has four chil­ dren. During the school year, she teaches math at the Wilkes Community College Ashe Center. She lives on a small farm in Todd, where she raises dairy goats, and organic vegetables and herbs. She is also an artist and printmaker. West Jefferson 'Tickling the Ivories' Woman's Club news The West Jefferson Woman's Club met on Tues­ day, Nov. 8, at Smoky Mtn. • Barbecue, at 5:00 p.m. This meeting involved completion of this year's Business and projections and planning for the coming year...2006. The Christmas Party will be at Fraser's Restaurant on December 8 and entrees were chosen by those pres­ ent. The $5.00 "gag" gift ex­ change will be observed at the Christmas party. Michelle Obenchain (transferring from a Wom­ an's Club in Kentucky) and Monte Deboard (transfer­ ring from Herndon, Virgin­ ia) were welcomed into the Club as was Cathy Everhart. Pam Payne, Co-President, went over the Club Budget, a Checklist for Local Clubs, Club Participation, Success­ ful Reporting, and GFWC Special Projects. Pat Mills proposed the money set aside for Parks/Recreation be given and reported THIS year. Linda Barr reminded the group of the Fundraiser Pecan Sales and noted the pecans were on hand at the meeting, urging members to take orders and sell the pe­ cans. Many did so. Lynda McDaniel reported the State Magazine sub­ scriptions (many as gifts) had gone really well (over 25 subscriptions). She will publicize the sale of this wonderful magazine in the local paper, closing out the drive Dec. 1. This is a great idea for Christmas presents, and at the same time, ben­ efits the Club in its many endeavors. The meeting was put on hold, Sharon Gambill gave the Blessing, and the group enjoyed dinner before con­ tinuing with the Program which was presented by the Education Department, Bar­ bara Roland, Chairperson. Other Department mem­ bers are Stephanie Dollar, Sherrie Hodges, and Carol Howell. Sherrie Hodges presented Laura Greer who gave an informative and in­ teresting program on Home Schooling. The group asked questions which were ably answered by Mrs. Greer. Mrs. Hodges presented her with a nice gift in a gesture of thanks for a great job! Mrs. Payne noted Sandy Jahn would be the next State President and would be ini­ tiated, our Club taking part, at the State Convention, Adam's Mark Hotel, Ra­ leigh, N.C. May 4-6, at a Re­ ception honoring Mrs. Jahn. She also informed the ladies of another special event, the District II Arts Festival, Feb. 18, Lenoir, N.C Mrs. Linda Sloan, CoPresident, went over Offi­ cers and Department per­ sonnel for the coming year. She and Pam Payne will continue as Co-Presidents, Beth Kelleher will be secre­ tary, and Renae Bumgarner will be Treasurer. The meet­ ing adjourned with the Club Collect. The sounds of beautiful music will fill the The concert will be for the whole fam­ Ashe Civic Center on Saturday, November 19. ily and enjoyed by music lovers of all ages. The Ashe County Arts Council presents the This concert is made possible by corporate fifth-annual "Tickling the Ivories" concert. sponsorship from Ashe County Motors and This audience favorite brings together seven is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Coun­ local musicians on the same stage to per­ cil at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 form on the Arts Council's nine-foot Steinway adults and $5 students. Advance tickets are grand piano and other instruments. available at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone The pianists will showcase a repertoire of at 336-846-ARTS. music that will include holiday selections, the classics and church-sacred favorites. Duets and four-hand will be offered as well as solo AROLINA selections. As a duet Barbara Miller and Allison North Carolina publication Weaver will perform a selection of holiday devoted to Tar Heel travel, history, personalities, food, favorites that will include Angels, We Have and folklore. From Murphy Heard on High and Silent Night. Barbara and to Manteo, Our State fea­ Allison will also perform solo selections. Cam­ tures charming stories and eron Current will continue the holiday theme magnificent photography Wander As I Won and We Three Kings. Peggy Perkins will perform God Bless America and from all over North Caro­ other folk tunes. Alex Eller will perform a lina. variety of selections that include Maple Leaf The magazine makes Rag, Bagatelle in A Minor and others. Sherry a great gift. If you would Hoffman and Michael Bell will perform clas­ like to order a subscription sical pieces that include Concerto in D minor for yourself or as a gift for by Johann Sebastian Bach. a friend or family member (you can call the magazine's toll-free number, 1-800-9481409, to find out if some­ one is already receiving the magazine), make out a check to the West Jefferson Woman's Club for • $24.95 t e 6 ti t /a for each subscription and provide your name, address and phone number and, if jte fd Ci i t fi et fvvy c M the subscription is a gift, the name, address and phone number of the intended re­ cipient. Mail to Lynda Mc­ • Daniel, 1332 Big Tree Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. To ensure Christmas de­ livery with a gift card and to begin the subscription in January, the checks and in­ formation must be received by Lynda McDaniel by No­ vember 21. If you have any questions, you can contact her at 877-3299. Our State NORTH C Fundraiser! What a deal! For every new subscription to Our State: Down Home in North Carolina magazine that the West Jefferson Woman's Club sells, the club receives a percentage to use for its many worthwhile projects. For example, the club sup­ ports a local college student with a $500 scholarship each year, provides help for a sick child to attend the Victory Junction Gang Camp, sup­ ports Project Graduation each year, and supports lo­ cal Parks and Recreation projects (last year the club provided $500 for Project PLAY equipment for dis­ abled children). Pam Payne, one of the club's co-presidents, said she's glad the group decided to join Our State's Commu­ nity Partners. "It's a great way for us to raise funds while our supporters enjoy a wonderful publication every month for a year", she said. Our State is covering our beautiful part of the state frequently. The February 2006 issue will feature an article on Stephen Shoe­ maker, West Jefferson's not­ ed artist. Our State, pub­ lished since 1933, is the only 1 ucari Jefferson Post welcomes articles and news events of local citizens, community groups and organizations. Visit the office on 203 South Second Avenue in West Jefferson. Attn: Seniors Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare Approved Prescription Cards Supplement Medicare for no Additional Premium WJNTERQfBRINe JEEEEMAN A Perfect Birthday, Wedding or Christmas Gift! Stay informed with news from Ashe County! ("beneficiaries must continue to pay the part B premiums") I will analyze your needs and recommend a plan and card that fits your situation Templeton Insurance Services Tom Templeton, Agent 740 Snaggy Mtn Blvd, Boone, NC 28607 866 802 0790 toll free (spells TOMToBoQXo) email=tomtempl@bellsouth.net Serving Ashe, Allegany, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties (051109ttis) Fill out the form below and mail with payment to: Jefferson Post Circulation Department • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 Gift (Subscription for... In Ashe County: • Name • $34.50 Address Seniors In Ashe Co.: •$30.00 State A Gift from: Name Out-of-County (All) • $44.50 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 PAGE 9 COMMUNITY NEWS McFarland, library team up to present great movies, music In the mood for some great music? Or would you rather watch a good comedy? The choice is yours with the latest additions to the McFarland Film Collection now available at the Ashe County Public Library. Music and laughter highlight the DVD's chosen this time, offering a welcome respite from violence and trag­ edy. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, of Jefferson, and the Friends of the Ashe County Library provide the funds for The McFarland Film Collection, an ongoing project that brings the best from the world of cinema to our library. Here are the titles for the new additions: Music and Musicals: Sounds Magnificent: The Story of the Symphony with Andte Previn and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - 4 DVDs Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 (excerpt) and Symphony #7 Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 (Path^tique) How about a night at the symphony right in your own living room? Sounds Magnifi­ cent will fill the bill. Previn's introductions to the sympho­ nies are interesting, infor­ mative, never boring. The performances are top-notch, the sound and camera work unusually good, making for a very enjoyable evening. The Beatles: A Hard Day's - Not just for children! A time­ Night (1964) - If you were sion of'Ninotchka' with Fred whole family. The Chorus (2004) - Uplift­ less classic for all ages. there, you'll love seeing them Astaire and Cyd Charisse. Cinderella: Platinum Col­ Thoroughly Modern Millie ing story of the power of music again. If you weren't, then see what all the fuss was about. (1967) - Julie Andrews, Mary to nurture and heal; the #1 lection Special Edition (1950) Polar Express (2004) Kiss Me, Kate! (2003) & Tyler Moore, Carol Channing movie in France in 2004 with available in early December Oklahoma! (1999) - Can't in a 'swell' movie. You can't 8.2 million tickets sold. March of the Penguins The Closet (2001) - Sophis­ make it to Broadway? Here watch it and not be happy. ticated, witty comedy, with (2005) - available in early De­ are two great revivals, burst­ Comedies: Ninotchka (1939) - Garbo French superstars Gerard De- cember; highly acclaimed. ing with the vitality of live Railway Children (1970) pardieu and Daniel Auteil. theater. From the infectious laughs! - and so will you. Magic School Bus - Creepy, Three Men and a Cradle excitement of 'Another Open­ Roman Holiday (1953) Spe­ ing, Another Show' to a spine- cial Collector's Edition - Au­ (1985) - Delightful French Crawly Fun Magic School Bus - Holi­ tingling rendition of 'Oklaho­ drey Hepburn and Gregory comedy; inspired use of ma!', you'll be there, front and Peck star in one of the best- Schubert's String Quintet as day Special A complete list of the 130 background music. ever comedy/romance films. center. Seducing Dr. Lewis ((2004) titles in the McFarland Film Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) The Englishman Who Went 60th Anniversary Special Edi­ Up a Hill But Came Down a - A laugh-out-loud movie from Collection and reviews of the Canada where it was hugely international films are avail­ Mountain (1995) tion An enjoyable romantic popular. See one of the fun­ able in a special notebook be­ Wonderful fun for the whole family; Judy Garland, Marga­ comedy; early Hugh Grant at niest cricket matches ever. In side the DVD section in the ret O'Brien, Mary Astor. French, but subtitles are easy. library. So - visit the library, his best. check out a movie, order a piz­ The Butterfly (2002) - A Children: Silk Stockings (1957) - Cole The Black Stallion (1997) za, sit back, and ei\joy! Porter's joyous musical ver­ charmer from France for the Burr introduces bill to aid homeless veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Richard Burr last week introduced two pieces of legislation to help our Na­ tion's veterans. Senator Burr introduced the Services to Prevent Vet­ erans Homelessness Act to provide $25 million in grants annually to coordinate sup­ portive services to keep lowincome veterans in perma­ nent housing so that they do not become homeless. The legislation would increase access to housing assistance programs, physical and men­ tal health services, access to health insurance and vo­ cational and financial coun­ seling. As a Member of the House of Representatives, Burr introduced the Services for Long-Term Homelessness Act, legislation to establish a grant program for services to end chronic homelessness. Senator Burr also intro­ duced the Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, legisla­ tion which would provide $25 million in grants for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to partner with state and local govern­ ments for increased outreach to veterans by local Veterans Service Officers. The funds would be used to reach out to veterans and their families to provide better access to veterans benefits for which they are eligible and assist in developing benefit claims. 88 of North Carolina's 100 counties have Veterans Ser­ vice Officers. "We owe it to those who have served in uniform to ensure their service is hon­ ored and they are not forgot­ ten when they return home," said Senator Burr, a member of the United States Sen­ ate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "Too many of our veterans find themselves in extreme poverty or even homeless. These bills will help our veterans receive access to benefits they have earned and reduce homeless­ ness among those who have served." According to the Depart­ ment of Veterans Affairs, North Carolina is home to approximately 780,000 vet­ erans. It is estimated that there are over 43,000 North Carolina veterans living be­ low the poverty line. Put Uncle Sam on a diet, Foxx says (Editor's note: This is the No­ vember installment of U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx's monthly Foxx Report.) A debate is brewing in the United States Congress that will have a significant impact on the future of this nation. There are two clearly defined philosophies at work in Wash­ ington. On one side are fiscal conservatives such as myself who want to cut government spending and rein-in the feder­ al deficit. On the other side are those who believe more govern­ ment spending is the answer to all of our problems - and these folks will raise your taxes to pay for it. The House Republican lead­ ership has crafted the Deficit Reduction Act to restrain fed­ eral spending by $50 billion. However, the folks on the other side are fiercely trying to pro­ tect and increase every dollar the government is set to spend in the upcoming fiscal year. The past few months have tested our nation's resolve, our emergency response system, and Congress' ability to set re­ sponsible spending priorities. Before our country was as­ saulted by several hurricanes, our country was right on target to reduce spending. The federal deficit had dropped 25 percent as the result of tax cuts and 10 quarters of economic growth. Earlier this year, the Repub­ lican-led House passed a bud­ get that called for $68 billion in savings from federal spending programs. Even though the Senate brought this amount down to $35 billion, we were still moving in the right direc­ tion. Hurricane Katrina and the storms that followed presented our country with new and un­ precedented challenges. Some of my colleagues thought the easy solution was to throw money at the problems. How­ ever, I take my duty as a stew­ ard of taxpayers' dollars very seriously. That is why I did not support a massive $51.8 billion spending bill that provided lit­ tle accountability or oversight. I understand that when huge sums of money are quickly spent without proper planning, there is almost always waste, abuse and poor judgment. Since the $51.8 billion spending bill passed Congress, less than half of the funds have been spent. There have been numerous reports of waste and misuse of funds. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) has called on Congress to reprogram the money because she claims the money is not going to help those in need. I am encouraged that President Bush has also indi­ cated that he will ask Congress to redirect some of the funds to reconstruction efforts. We should use the occasion of having to respond to natural disasters as an opportunity to evaluate our priorities and ex­ amine spending in all govern­ ment programs. That is what the majority in Congress is do­ ing. Congress now has a rare op­ portunity. tp get opt finances back on track. This month, we will vote on the Deficit Re­ duction Act to rein in federal spending by $50 billion and reform decades-old programs that are often duplicative and ineffective. Like every family in North­ west North Carolina, we need to make tough budget decisions and cut back on spending. This is not easy, but it is the right thing to do. It is disappointing that many of my colleagues on the other aide of the philosophical de­ bate are fighting this common sense bill. Even though they complain about the deficit, they want to increase spending by billions of dollars! These Mem­ bers have no plan to reduce the deficit. Their only answer is to raise taxes in order to have more money to spend. And that is not a good plan for the fam­ ily checkbook or the American economy. Look in the coming weeks for them to renew their tired attacks that claim children will be starving, seniors will thrown into the streets and the end of the world is near. These dishonest attacks will ring hol­ low because the fact is federal spending is still increasing. At a time when we must be mindful of hard-earned tax dol­ lars, the last thing we need is more of the old "tax and spend" mentality. The Deficit Reduc­ tion Act gives us an opportunity to streamline our government, reform ineffective programs, cut spending and provide greater accountability to the American people. It is time for this impor­ tant piece of legislation to pass. Republicans to meet Thursday The Ashe County Republican Party will hold their regular monthly meeting, Thursday, November 17th beginning at 6:00 pm at the Ashe County Public Library, All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 982-9585. Give the Gift of Hospice Hospice of Ashe depends on die financial support of others to provide hospice care to those living with an advanced, chronic or terminal illness or condition. 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Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336)846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANK YOU Jefferson Post PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All roal estate advertising In this newspaper Is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes It Illegal to advertise any preferences Limitation or discrimination basod on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin Includes children un­ der the aqe of 16 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women A people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here by Informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Found at Ashe County Library Ring Call 846-2041 Lost in Warrensville Area. Blue Chihuahua Call Amy Blevins at 384-1679 40-Lost & Found Found In Lansing Area. Jack Russell, white with black/brown markings. Call 384-2642 for more information. Found in Todd Area. Female German Shepherd. Has limp on right side, back leg. Friendly but shy. 877-5637 or 982-3201 If not claimed, will give only to a good home. Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone ® 977-1858. References available upon request. 140-Help Wanted Dishwashers Needed! Days. Apply in Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. High Country Health Care System Home Health has an opening for a full-time home health nurse to serve the Watauga County area. Hospice currently has PRN RN positions available in Watauga and Ashe. Hospice has an open­ ing for a part-time Vol­ unteer Coordinator to serve Ashe and Alle­ ghany. This position plans and supervises the delivery of all vol­ unteer services. It re­ quires a HS diploma and the ability to work independently. Good salary and bene­ fits package. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden Human Resources High Country Health Care System 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B Boone, NC 28607 Telephone: (828) 265-3388 Fax: (828) 264-9154 State licensed, JCAHO and Medicare/Medicaid certified. EEO and ADA employer. Style Depot Is looking for Enthuastic Stylists to help with our increasing clientale base. Flexible hours and a great working environment. Contact the salon Monday thru Friday at 336-846-1772 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted High Country Health Care System Hospice currently has an opening for a Social Worker to serve Ashe and Alleghany. Position delivers varied social work services to Hospice patients and families. Candidate must have at least a bachelor s degree from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Social Work experience preferred. Good salary and benefits package. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden Human Resources High Country Health Care System 400 Shadowline High Country Health CareDrive, Suite 100-B Boone, NC 28607 Telephone: (828) 265-3388 Paper Carrier Needed for Winston-Salem Journal 7 day delivery in southern Ashe County area. Must have valid driver's li­ cense, auto insurance and reliable car. be reli­ able and available from 2:00am-7:00am. Please call (336)526-2242 school graduation & two years of experience working with emotionally/ mentally handicapped consumers. Salary grade/range: (61) $25,980-29,568. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone. NC 28607. Applications accepted until filled. EOE/AAE Fax: (828)264-9154 State licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified. EEO and ADA employer. J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 Looking for experience digital satellite Installers to set up high tech equipment at customers' homes. Travel within a one to two hour radius of Wilkes County. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to deliver/pickup and set up big screen TVs, must be willing to learn technical service skills. Apply directly to Big TV's 1108 D Street, N. Wilkesboro 336-838-0000 Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! New Product Movers, a national staffing agency, is looking for individuals to execute instore demonstration promotions. Must be able to engage shop­ pers and promote prod­ ucts. Excellent position for those who want to work weekends in West Jefferson. Web­ site: www.newproductmovers.com. Call (800) 768-4650 ext. 18385 Mon-Fri. 9am-1pm. One full time Certified Nursing Assistant position needed at Appalachian/Brian Estates. Hours are Friday through Tues­ day 3pm-11 pm to work in our Home Care program. Must be resident-oriented, kind, and reliable. Wonderful working environment with excellent benefits. Apply in person, MonFri, 9:00-4:00 at 163 Shadowline Drive Boone, NC PROCESSING ASSISTANT III (743-04-0570). Open until filled. Full time support staff position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, work base Watauga Outpatient Office. Duties include scheduling appoint­ ments, collecting payments, gathering financial information, and other general front desk duties as assigned. Work schedule: M-F, 8 am to 5pm. Minimum requirements: High school diploma and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/ secretarial experience. Prefer applicant with good communication and computer skills. Salary grade (57)/ Typical-hiring range: $21,852-$24,852. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone NC 28607. Criminal records and preemployment drug testing required. EOE/AAE Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT I (Position # 743-99-0102) Full-time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, based in Watauga County. Duties include providing one to one contact with children & families including skill development, behavioral interventions, supportive counseling, psycho educational development; includes training to care givers. Typical work hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 with flexibility. Requirements: High 1 170-Antiques WREATHSWholesale 10-1,000 Call to see samples. 336-982-3272 "Frazier Fir Christmas trees, 2,500 to 3,000 trees, 6 to 9 ft, #1's. Will cut and bale if needed. Call 336-984-0134 or 336-973-3991." Clayton Marcus Brown Leather Loveseat, Oversized Chair, & Ottoman. $1700 336-359-2980 For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. 260-Garage/Yard Sales IHlV't.-likflMH KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each 1 time - —$9.50 2 times - -$15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A licensed General Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. Work duties will include buildings, grounds, general maintenance, welding, fabrication, PM activities, managing mini projects and other assigned duties. Must be willing to travel and on call 24x7. Must provide all of your own tools, cell phone and pager. Must be self managed and provide OSHA 300 log for previous three years as well as resume' with references. EOE Please submit qualifying documents and rate sheets to: General Contractor • P. O. Box 1414 West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 410-Motorcycles / 4-Wheelers •SUrilHaKfldMtMfctZ We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy. sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets AKC Husky Puppies for Sale Will be ready in 3 weeks. $200 each. If interested call 384-2905 or 982-8603 Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies Born August 30, '05 FOR SALE-AKC Registered-$400 Call Cheryl Roberts 336-385-6002 345-Huntlng NEW BUSINESS!!!!! K & D Taxidermy 626 Peach Bottom Rd Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Call Today (336) 359-2423 Shoulder Mount $180 The Biggest Deer Killed: FREE! Lost 11/2/05 in the vicinity of Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Phone 877-1674 NO QUESTIONS ASKED For Sale 1999 Harley Davidson "Sportster 1200 custom." Very clean, garage kept. New Badlander Seat, new Dunlop tires. Great looking Sportster with lots of chrome. Have to see to appreciate, call anytime. 336-384-3622 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson. NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments "Handicapped accessible •Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our Tor rentsections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 530-Lots & Acreage Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- In pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailrldge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD Lots for Sale Davis Acres on 163 3-1 Acre, 1-5 Acre. $12,000 and up. 828-465-0654 DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Check Out the Jl ttkK 535-Commercial Property Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly Jefferson Post for remodeled In West the latest deals on Jefferson, limited Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call, 846-6500 or 384-1336) after 5 and leave a message. NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A Licensed Electrical Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. EOE Please submit qualifications and rate sheet to: Electrical Contractor P.O. Box 1414 • West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 WANT TO BUY NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A Licensed Mechanical Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. EOE Please submit qualifications and rate sheet to: Mechanical Contractor P.O. Box 1414 • West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 2002 Dodge Dakota. 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD. AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER A 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 310-Musical BLACK FEMALE y 336-877-2330 Timber Wanted Large or Small Tracts. Rash Brothers Logging 384-1227 or 977-3651 Sears Craftsman Snow Blower For Sale 3 Speed Power Propelled in Good Working Condition $150. Call 982-2950 Older Model Piano For Sale At A Very Reasonable Price. 982-2950 $100 REWARD j GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Christmas Wreaths!!! 250-Furniture Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 300Miscellaneous 235-Christmas Trees R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Two inch space for the above costs. ANTIQUES Rare Black Wafriut Icebox, Large 6 Door4 Drawer Hoosier Cabinet, In Original Condition. Framed American Primitive Portraits and Other American & English Antiques. 246-2586 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 260-Garage/Yard Sales LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND From 10 to 1,000! We'll make what you want! Call to see samples! HONEYCUTT CHRISTMAS TREES 336-982-3272 MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 Quail Ridge Estates Join us in the Northwestern Mountains of North Carolina Quail Ridge Estates Maurice and Debbie Jordan PO Box 642 West Jefferson, NC 28694 536-982-4354 debmoe @ sky best .com www.quailridgeestates.com With elevations between 3000 and 4500, the rustic Mulatto Mountain community of Quail Ridge Estate home sites is nestled between West Jefferson and Boone, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The select homesites of Quail Ridge Estates reflect timbered seclusion...from approximately 1 to 1.5 acres. You'll find an extraordinary range of options for the mountain lifestyle you've longed for, with prices starling in the low $30,000's. Homes restricted 1400 square feet for 1 story and 1800 square feet for multi-story homes. On site construction only. From West Jefferson take IIW'Y 221 south 7/10 miles from red light at HWY 163 and IIWY 221 to 2nd road on the left -Mulatto Mountain Road. Take Mulatto Mountain Road 3 miles. Quail Ridge Estates is on the left. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 11 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Classifieds 1115Professlonals 1195-Legals Local Graphic Design Company Offering * Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 1145-Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDINGS Two local display program opportunities available. Save thousands up-front on any size building AND get paid for each showing. Call for Details 1-800-222-6335x6000 1160-Tree Service RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. 1195-Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1195-Legals PROPERTY Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of James Earl Goodman deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1316 Carson Woods Rd.,Laurel Springs, NC 28644 on or before the 25th day of January, 2006 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate shall make immediate payment. This the 28th day of September. 2005. Steve Goodman Dennis Pennington Co-Executors for the estate of James Earl Goodman 805.587 05-SP-85 Fannie Mae NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL UNDER AND BY VIR­ TUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and de­ livered by Randall and Cynthia Robinson, hus­ band and wife, dated March 1, 2002 and re­ corded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina, recorded on March 8, 2002, in Book 273 at page 1073; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the own­ er and holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Courthouse, in Jefferson, North Caroli­ na at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, that parcel of land, including im­ provements thereon, 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals situated, lying and be­ ing in the City of Lans­ ing. County of Ashe. State of North Carolina, and being more partic­ ularly described as follows: dated 2 January 1922. which deed is of record in Book D-3, at page 192, Ashe County Registry, reference to which is hereby made. This deed now conveys all of Lot No. 9 and all of Lot No. 8 except the strip herein referred to and described, and be­ ing the property known as the Roby Baldwin place in the Town of Lansing. North Carolina. ers: Randall Robinson and Cynthia Robinson open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. TO DEED OF TRUST FROM RANDALL H. ROBINSON AND CYN­ THIA H. ROBINSON TO JIMMY D. REEVES. TRUSTEE FOR AF BANK, DAT­ ED JULY 23. 1999 AND BEING MORE PARTICULAR­ LY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING all of lots Nos. 8 and 9 in Block H of the - Town of Lansing, North Carolina, as shown on the plat of the same recorded in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina; EXCEPT a strip on the north side of Lot No. 8, which strip is 5-1/2 feet wide at the west end at the road, running east­ ward 139 feet in length and being 11 feet wide at the east end of side lot, which strip was conveyed by Roby Baldwin and wife, W. A. Weaver, by deed And being the identical land described in and conveyed by that cer­ tain deed from Mrs. Al­ ma Baker to French M. Young, dated 27 April 1945, end of record in Book G-3, at page 310, Ashe County Registry: reference is also made to quitclaim deed from Iris Young Dolinger and husband, Wade Perry Dolinger, to Bania Young, dated 25 Janu­ ary 1973 and of record in Book C-5 at page 642-643, Ashe County Registry. Address of property: 9216 Highway 194 Lansing, NC 28643 Present Record Own- 1195-Legals 1195-Legals OF THE ESTATE OF MARY S. MCNEILL ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 05-E-256 The terms of the sale are that the real prop­ erty hereinbefore de­ scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Owner and Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be re­ quired to pay revenue stamps on the Trust­ ee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this The undersigned, hav­ property for any rea­ ing qualified as Admin­ son, the sole remedy of istratrix of the Estate of S. McNeill, the purchaser is the Mary return of the deposit. deceased, of Ashe Reasons of such inabil­ County, North Carolina, ity to convey include, this is to notify ail per­ having claims but are not limited to, sons the filing of a bankrupt­ against said estate to cy petition prior to the present them to the sale and reinstatement undersigned on or of the loan without the before the 2nd day of knowledge of the Trust­ February 2006, or this ee^). If the validity of notice will be pleaded the sale is challenged in bar of their recovery. by any party, the Trust- All persons indebted to eels). in their sole dis­ the said estate cretion, if they believe will please make the challenge to have immediate payment to merit, may declare the the undersigned. sale to be void and return the deposit. The This is the 27th day of purchaser will have no October 2005. further remedy. Leslie Sides Corley. (1). Dated: October 25- Administratrix The real property herei­ 2005. nabove described is By: Sherrie R. Hodges being offered for sale Kellam & Pettit. PA. Attorney at Law/ Process Agent •AS IS. WHERE IS* Substitute Trustee PO Box 908 and will be sold subject Jefferson. NC 28640 to all superior liens, un­ NORTH CAROLINA (336) 846-2511 paid taxes, and special ASHE COUNTY assessments. Other NOTICE OF LESLIE conditions will be an­ Publication Dates: SIDES CORLEY. nounced at the sale. 11/1,11/8,11/15,11/22 ADMINISTRATRIX The sale will be held STATE of NORTH CAROUNA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TP CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ruth Greene Miller, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to Mrs. Loretta Gentry. c/oVANNOY A REEVES. PLLC. P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson. North Car­ olina 28694, on or before the 7th day of February, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 28th day of October. 2005. Loretta Gentry, Executrix Call Gerakfine Today For Legal Information 846-7164 International Electronics Company General Assembly Corporation of West Jefferson is a leading international provider of electronics manufacturing services. Due to its continuing growth, the company needs two self-motivated people to join its team in the vital roles of Quality Assurance Engineer and Setup/Maintenance Technician. Quality Assurance Engineer Setup/Maintenance Technician The prime duty of this position is to insure that the company's production quality is maintained in a uniform way for all products. In addition, implementing ISO and other quality standards throughout the plant will be a top priority. 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Discover A American Express �PAGE 12 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 1195-Legals 1195-Legals NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. NOTICE OF JERRY BARE. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DESSIE RAYE BARE ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 02-E-29j 1195-Legals This is the 27th day of October 2005. The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istrator, of the Estate of DESSIE RAYE BARE, deceased, of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of JERRY BARE. Administrator By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson. NC 28640 (336) 846-2511 Publication Dates: 11/1. 11/8. 11/15,11/22 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION . STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. WATAUGA COUNTY In the Juvenile Court District Court Division IN RE HOLMAN: Case Number 05-J-76 To the father of a female juvenile born on or about January 29, 2002 in Watauga County, Boone. North Carolina, Respondent. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above 1195-Legals 1195-Legals entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: To terminate rights in a minor child born January 29, 2002, and likely conceived in Watauga County between March 29. 2001 and May 29, 2001. You are required to make defense to such pleading within 40 days of November 15, 2005 exclusive of the date. Should you fail to respond to such pleading, your parental rights to the aforesaid minor child terminated. will be This is the 9th day of November. 2005. David J. Turlington Attorney for the Petitioner P.O.Box 140 Boone. NC 28607 Nov. 15. 22, 29 Call Today For Your Classifed Needs! 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Wednesday, November 16 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Ashe Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be hav­ ing a Book Fair in the front lobby of the hospital. The public is invited. 1 1 - 3 p.m.: Mobile Pharmacy at Ashe Services for Aging. 6 p.m.: Presentation for Medicare beneficiaries and their families on Medicare Part D (prescription drug card) at Ashe County Senior Center in West Jefferson. Offered by NC Department of Insurance SHIIP program. For reservation and information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. Thursday, November 17 The Great American SmokeOut and Smoke Free Dining Day will be observed in area restaurants. Go and show your support. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar planned at Ashe Services for Aging in the senior center dining area. Lots of great gift ideas, handmade items, baked goods and more. Located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For informa­ tion1, (ball 246-4347?'"1n 10 a.m.: Presentation for Medicare beneficiaries and their families on Medicare Part D (prescription drug card) at Ashe County Senior Center in West Jefferson. Offered by NC Department of Insurance SHIIP program. For reservation and information, call Louise Caudill at 246-4347. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Chili Lunch at Family Central will be held with all proceeds going to Ashe County Joblink Career Center. For $3, you will get a bowl of chili, crackers, cheese and sour cream. For more informa­ tion call Ashe County Joblink at 982-5627. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Donate blood at the National Guard Armory. Put a little sunshine in someone's life by giving the gift of life. Schedule appointments by calling Eula Blevins at 9822164. All donors must have photo ID. Walk ins welcome. Donate blood and enter to win an "Escape for the Holidays". Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for more information. 2 - 4p . m . :S t e p h e n S h o e m a k e r will be at First Citizens Bank in Lansing signing copies of his new print of the Virginia Creeper train going through Lansing. 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at the New River Behavioral HealthCare Outpatient office in Jefferson. 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Meteor Shower Is the sky falling? Make your way up onto beautiful Mt. Jefferson to enjoy this peak evening of the Leonid Meteor shower. Grab a jacket, hat and some gloves. Meet the park ranger at the Park overlook to learn about Leo's Meteors as we enjoy a little classical music beneath our clear North Carolina skies. This program is free and all are invited. Please call to reserve for parking, (336) 246-9653. Friday, November 18 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar planned at Ashe Services for Aging in the senior center dining area. Lots of great gift ideas, hand­ made items, baked goods and more. Located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 246-4347. 9 12 a.m.: USDA Commodity Distribution will be held in the community center at Family Central. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Fair, will be held November 1820,2005. The hours willbe from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, it will be held at the M.C. Benton Convention Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. A weekend pass is also available for $10. For group rates, details and further information please call 336725-1516. Choose and Cut Season in Alleghany County begins today and contin­ ues through Christmas Eve. Check out the website www. BlueRidgeHospitality.com. 1st Annual "A Carolina Christmas Show" will be held at Hickory Metro Convention Center November 18-20 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 (65 and over). Children under 12 are free. For more detailed infor­ mation contact 828-758-0877 or check out the website at www.carolinachristmas.com. Saturday, November 19 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 19 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cook­ ies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be avail­ able. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Mt. Jefferson stands today at 4683 feet above sea level. Was this mountain once 15,000 feet high? Have there ever been any major rockslides on this metamorphic mountain? What is amphibolite anyway? Meet a ranger for a 1.3 mile hike and explore some of the geo­ logical mysteries that make this mountain's geology rock. Bring a jacket and hiking shoes. 2 p.m.: Storyteller Orville Hicks and biographer, Julia Taylor Ebel, authors of the new book Orville Hicks: Mountain appear at the Ashe County Library. This is free and open to the public. For more informa­ tion call 336-846-2041 or visit www.arlibrary.org. 7 p.m.: Annual 4 Thanksgiving Supper at Helton Community Building. Menu includes turkey and dressing, ham, vegetables, bread, drinks and dessert. Cost of the supper is $6 for all you can eat and take-outs will be available. Register to win door prizes with drawing held at 6:30. Sponsored by Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service and Helton Community Center. 7 p.m.: gk.RockFest 05 with 7 Miles and special guests, End of Dayz at the old West Jefferson School. Tickets at the door, $7. 7:30 p.m.:Tickling the Ivories will be held at Ashe Civic Center. This is an evening of music with Ashe County's favorite pianists. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Sunday, November 20 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson is a State Park and a National Natural Area. Why did this mountain become a park and who owns it today? Meet at the park office and explore some of the stories and photos from the past. This program will include a drive to the park's overlooks and an optional three tenths of a mile hike to the summit tower at 4683 ft. above sea level. Bring a jacket if you plan to hike. 3 p.m.: Ashe County High School Fall Sports Program will be held with a reception at 3 p.m. in the cafeteria and the Awards Program following in the auditorium at 4 p.m. Buffalo Baptist Church will have an Old Time Thanksgiving pinto bean supper and singing with supper at 5:30 p.m. and singing at 7 p.m. by the Bluff Mountain Boys. Pastor Dean Watson and congregation wel­ come you. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 22 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. Saturday, November 26 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cook­ ies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be avail­ able. Parking for vendors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 1 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for a short hike while identi­ fying winter weeds standing throughout the winter which are beneficial to nature's food natures tood chain. Meet at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access area. For directions or more information call 336-9822587. 2 p.m.: Vista Viewing at the 2nd Overlook Join a park ranger as he describes the peaks and valleys surround­ ing Mt. Jefferson. Please bring binoculars if available. Program is weather permit­ ting. Meet at second over­ look. ' 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade in Sparta on Main Street. Sunday, November 27 2 - 4 p.m.: Music on the River at New River State Park will be held at US 221 Access Community Building. Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instru­ ment and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. All programs are free and open to the public. Call 336-246-9653 for more information. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 29 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops #will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Session V, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. Wednesday, November 30 12 noon: Ashe Ministerial Association will have a special Advent Service at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. There will be singing, scripture reading, and a short message will be shared. It is open to the public, all denominations are encouraged to attend. At approximately 12:30, a light lunch will be available to all attending. night - Thursday and Rev. Ken Holmes on Saturday night. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night with special singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10 -12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me The Ashe County JROTC and and My Dad meets every third Husky Vanguard Marching Saturday from 10-12 noon. Saturday, Band are taking orders for Children under seven with their December 3 Florida citrus fruit through dads meet for an open play 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Holiday November 22. The fruit will group. Dads can spend quality Happenings at The Center @ be delivered the first week in time with their kids while giving Fleetwood. Breakfast, lunch, December. Order by calling mom time for herself. All shopping, arts and crafts, the school at 246-2400 or these play groups are free and baked goods, music and more 246-2330 or by contacting a open to the public. For more will be available. Come out and band member or cadet. Fruit information, call Maribeth at support The Center. available will be grapefruit, 982-4311, ext. 229. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Holiday Open navel oranges, tangelos and Cancer Survivor's Group is House at Ashe Arts Center juice oranges. open to any woman who has with open house and reception Ashe Pregnancy Care Center or has had cancer. Meetings for Tree and Music Exhibit. is throwing Ashe County's are usually held on the third 2 p.m.: The Lights of largest community-wide Tuesday evening of each month Christmas - A Commemorative baby shower November 8 - - place varies. There is lots Holiday Service of Inspiration November 30. Items needed of companionship and humor. and Remembrance will be include diapers, wipes, baby Come make new friends, share held at Badger Funeral Home, clothing, bath products, infant information and renew your 300 North Main Street in West medications, baby furniture and spirit. For further information Jefferson. Reception will fol­ accessories, maternity clothes, contact Mickie Jones at 336low. This service is sponsored and Wal-Mart shopping cards. 246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or by Ashelawn Memorial Chapel Donations may be dropped Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. and Gardens and Badger off at the following locations: If a daytime meeting is better Funeral Home. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center for your, contact Mary Caryl Summit Support Services is (Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m Elmore at 336-246-7567. hosting a special fundraising - 3 p.m.), The Gap Hair Salon, American Cancer Society's supper with two seatings - one Lowe's Foods, Living Waters Reach to Recovery is for at 5:30 and another at 7:30 Bookstore/Ashe Worship women who have been p.m. The tickets can be pur­ Center and Shepherd's Staff diagnosed with cancer needing chased at the Summit Cafe or call 385-0200 for pick up. more information and support. in Jefferson across the street For more information call 846- This is a group of women from the Jefferson Post Office. 4100. who have faced cancer and For more information, call 846- GED (General Educational recovered and are trained by 3456 or 846-4491. Thank you Development) or High the American Cancer Society for your support. School Diploma program to offer hope, friendship, and announces the Ashe Center knowledge. Please contact Sunday, of Wilkes Community College Charlene Phillips, local December 4 sponsors free-of-charge coordinator, at 336-246-3871. 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Choral classes at three different Women in Touch is training Society's Annual Holiday locations with scheduled hours in breast self-examination Concert will be held at the that accommodate everyone's available for women of all ages. Ashe Civic Center in West schedule. For more information Become aware of warning Jefferson. Admission is $8 for call 336-846-3900. signs and the best methods adults and $5 for students. Play Groups at Family Central for early detection of breast are as follows: Adventurers of cancer. Please call Ann Cope Fall Revivals Obids Baptist Church will the Mind, Monday mornings at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at have revival November 13-18 from 10-12. Four and five year 336-246-9944. at 7 p.m. with different speakers olds participate with a parent Ashe County Youth Council and singers each night. Pastor, or other care giver in age Youth Center is openThursday Rev. Tom Graybeal, and the appropriate activities to build for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school congregation invite you to relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated year. High School nights will attend. Mountain View Baptist by Susan Lewis. Young be Friday and Saturday from Church will begin revival Explorers meets on Tuesdays 4 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The center from noon. mis is for services Npvember 13 -.19. uom 10-12 noon, This is tor is open to all teenagers in who Speakers wtl be" Rev. Lloyd two and three year olds joining attend Ashe County Schools, Day on Sunday night, Rev. together with a parent or other attend a home school or Leonard Fletcher on Monday care giver for fun and learning. recognized education program. * Ongoing Events CELEBRATING 75 YEARS or TECHNOLOGY &CARI : - ! "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! 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Tell your doctor or case manager ifi your choke to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. For more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (336) 527-7070 Learn why Hugh Chatham is our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including. • Cancer • Emergency • Imaging • OB/GYN • Retirement Living • Primary Care •Surgery QHugh I Chatham (Memorial Hospital Our Region's CHOICE for TECHNOLOGY & CARE (336) 527-7070 • 700Johnson Ridge Road • Elkin, NC 28621 • www.hughchatham.org O �PAGE 14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS 7-Miles returns to gk.RockFest at West Jefferson The second annual gk.RockFest will be held at West Jefferson Elementary School on Saturday, Novem­ ber 19, featuring the bands 7Miles and End Of Dayz. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and tickets will be $10.00 at the door. Over 100 attend­ ees enjoyed 7-Miles last year at the ACYC, and this year they will be joined by another band who's quickly making a name for themselves, End Of Dayz. 7-Miles is made up of five guys who love God and have a passion for music. They have traveled extensively over the past few years and recently signed to a record label. Not many bands can go for six years with no label support and no management and sur­ vive in today's music world. With the help of God, not only has 7-Miles withstood the test of self-promotion, they have proven to be one of the premier independent bands in Christian music today. Having four albums that have moved a minimum of 2,000 copies each, they continue to share Rockworship any­ where they can. They have played for groups as small as 100 and as big as 8,000 on the SummerJam tour featur­ ing Newsong, Tait, Brothers Keeper and many others. Af­ ter playing 150 shows a year lead vocalist Benton Blount said, "The more concerts we play, the more energy we have because every song brings us closer to the Fa­ ther that loves us!" This good news and true,worship has sparked a grassroots frenzy for the band from Hickory. After three albums that (from 1998 to 2003) sold over 7,000 units, 7-Miles chose to use Steve Reischl (formerly of the Grammy-nominated group Newsong), to produce their fourth CD entitled, "Roads Traveled." Bassist Adam Stafford said, "Working with Steve brought a whole new style and aspect to our mu­ sic. We had to stretch our­ selves musically but we had a lot of fun with it." Although the band has made a few mi­ nor changes, their mission remains the same—to show others that being a Christian is fun! End of Dayz (E.O.D) is the opening band, and Dale Shepherd, formally of New Life, Extreme Faith and Au­ dible Sigh, is the lead singer and was working diligently on forming the band last November when the first gk.Rockfest was held. E.O.D is working with Wounded Records and will be included on a compilation album with a projected release date of November 19, 2005. E.O.D's mission is to spread the time­ less message of God and to see lives changed through the band's gifts and music. They believe that music is truly an international language. End of Dayz also believes every word in the Bible and proudly professes their faith in Jesus Christ. Each one, having ac­ cepted Christ as their Savior, prays that God may use them to show His mercy and grace to a lost world. They live their life by Psalm 150 which states, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Both 7 Miles and End of Dayz recently signed to record labels and are up and coming bands in the Christian music arena. To find out more about each band and it's members and mission, log onto www.7miles.com and www.endofdayz.com. If you like south­ ern/alternative rock, you don't want to miss this exciting event, and remember to stay after and meet the bands. Kick the habit! Great American Smokeout is Thursday Ashe County's Smoke-free Dining Day will be on Nov. 17, 2005. Participating res­ taurants will receive the fol­ lowing materials: Aprons, Ta­ ble tents, Placemats, Mints, Survey cards (results will be shared with the community) All materials were de­ signed by the TATU club at Ashe High Academy and will be delivered to the restau­ rants on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15. Smoke-free Dining Participating Restaurants Brick Stone Pizza and Pasta Blue Ridge Bakery and Cafe Los Arcoiris Mexican Res­ taurant Frasers Restaurant Glendale Springs Inn Mountain Aire Seafood and Steaks The Whistle Stop Sweet Aromas Bakery and Cafe' Subway Genos Italian and Ameri­ can Restaurant Pizza Plus Bojangles Famous Chicken 'N Biscuits Isabell's Kitchen Wendy's Hardees Prime Sirloin Smokey Mountain BBQ McDonald's KFC/Taco Bell Dairy House Bantam Chef Tokyo Savory Chef Winners Circle The Accidental Baker Todd General Store Michaels Ingles Corner Cafe Lowes Deli River House Restaurant Mike's Community Mart Wal-Mart Deli Peoples Drug Store The Summit Cafe THE HARD FACTS ABOUT SECONDHAND SMOKE • Tobacco use is the #1 preventable cause of death. (CDC) • Secondhand Smoke (SHS) is the #3 preventable cause of death in the US, kill­ ing 53,000 non-smokers each year. (CDC) • For every 8 smokers who die from smoking, they take one non-smoker with them. There is no known safe level of exposure to second­ hand smoke. (CDC 2004) • Since SHS is consid­ ered a Class A carcinogen, the only acceptable level of exposure is no exposure. (EPA 1992) • Exhaled smoke from burning cigars, pipes, and cigarettes contains more than 4,000 substances, including over 40 compounds known to cause cancer in humans. (CDC1996) • In people with asth­ ma, SHS can trigger attacks and even worsen the severity of attacks. (CDC 1996) • The risk of heart attack from SHS for a nonsmoker is almost identical to the risk for a smoker. (British Medical Journal 2005) • Health effects of SHS can be more severe in children because of their smaller lungs and faster breathing rates. (Royal College of Physicians 1992) • SHS, even at low levels, has been shown to de­ 2002) • SHS is responsible for 150,000 - 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia and bronchitis) in infants and children under 18 months each year, causing 7,500 - 15,000 hospitaliza­ tions. (EPA 1992) • The risks of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syn­ drome) is increased with ex­ posure to SHS. (Journal of Family Practice 1996) Teens speak out on second-hand smoke To the Editor: I would like to express my opinion on secondhand smoke. I have learned a lot of new things this year about secondhand smoke from be­ ing in the Tobacco Preven­ tion class. For instance, I did not know that when my sis­ ter lights up a cigarette that my chances of heart disease goes up or my risk of having lung cancer when I am older increases. I just don't think that it is right that people that don't smoke are exposed to just about the same risk as someone who does smoke. I think that everyone needs to know the facts about what smoking does to you even if you don't smoke. That is a reason that I am a big sup­ porter of the Smoke-Free Dining Day. I would like to thank personally all of the restraurants that participated in this event. April Wilcox Ashe Teens Against Tobacco To the Editor: Smoking is becoming a huge problem, not only for the ones doing it, but also for the one that have to breathe it. I am 16 years old and I have a daughter and being a moth­ er I worry about her health. That's why I'm quitting smoking myself. I quit for nine months and started back about a month after I had her. I realize now that I am part of the Teens Against Tobacco that I am not only hurting me but her with my secondhand smoke. Now that I know my secondhand smoke is hurt­ ing her I don't even smoke around her or anywhere near her if I can help it. Second­ hand smoke is just as bad as the cigarette itself, I didn't re­ alize that when I smoke, the people around me get half of that and theirs isn't filtered like mine is. Think about it. Thank you, Katlyn Thea Farmer Todd celebrates Christmas and supports education The community of Todd celjrates the holiday season each jar with a community Christlas tree. In the past, local voluners strung lights on a donated ee set up in the middle of the stival ground across from Todd eneral Store. When the Walter id Annie Cook Memorial Park as dedicated five years ago, a nail Fraser fir was planted in le appropriate spot. Until that ee grows up, Todd Ruritan and le Todd Community Preserva>n Organization provide a cut ee of suitable size. The tree needs to be a big le, because, for the fourth year, >dd Ruritan Club is inviting sidents and friends to dedite lights on the community je as a way of supporting the lb's Ruby A. Trivette Scholarip Fund. A tax-deductible contribution $5 sponsors one light,with the tion of dedicating each light to crease reading, math, logic and reasoning skills in chil­ dren and adolescents. (CDC 1997) • SHS has been asso­ ciated with tooth decay and cavities in children ages 4 - 11. (Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center someone or something special to the donor. Last year, some 200 lights were adde^ to the tree in this way. On November 25, at 5:30 p.m., the 2005 community tree lighting will be held at the park. On that oc­ casion, the sponsors of lights will be recognized, along with their honorees. The tree lighting will also include the singing of carols and the opportu­ nity to eqjoy community fellowship and to wish each other a warm and se­ cure holiday seasop. For more information about how to Light Up a Life for Christmas, call Todd Ruritan Club at 336-877-5401 or the Ru­ ritan Scholarship Committee at 336-877-4680. To the Editor: Hello. My name is Tracie Taylor and I am a member of the teens against tobacco group in Ashe County. I am a smoker and I know what it's like to be addicted. I never thought that I could become addicted but as I got older, it got harder and harder to control the habit of not to smoke so basically now I am in this place to where I want to quit. I have read in Time magazine and heard it from doctors that in time the lungs of younger people can repair some of the things that have been damaged when smok­ ing. I have tried and tried to quit but no matter how hard I try I can never manage to. I have tried to just quit cold turkey but I got really upset and really angry over it and I had to start back. I have tried all the products that are on the market for quit­ ting, nicorette gum and nasal spray but it doesn't seem to help at all. It just made me want to smoke even more. I know that every time I smoke I am harming myself and some other innocent bystand­ ers that could have a healthy life, as my smoke is harming them. I have really good sup­ port system. My parents have helped me through thick and thin and I don't know what I would do or where I would be if it wasn't for them. It still hasn't had the effect of smok­ ing on me I tried it once and have been doing to ever since. THE OBSERVATION DECK' :'/7 / .3 7gave us J , 'memory so that we might have roses in December. J.M.BARRIE EXPOSURE TO SECOND­ HAND SMOKE CAUSES: • 3,000 deaths from lung cancer and 35,000 deaths from heart disease yearly in NON-SMOKERS (EPA 1992) • Ear infections, pneu­ monia, and bronchitis in young children (EPA 1992) • 8,000 - 26,000 new causes of asthma every year (EPA 1992) • Increased risk of lung cancer in family pets (ALA) Some people decide to quit smoking to protect their loved ones from exposure to second­ hand smoke. If you or some­ one you know wants to quit tobacco, here are some helpful resources: For more information on secondhand smoke: www. smokefreenc.org For additional information: American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 www.cancer. org American Lung Assn. NC 1-800-586-4872 www.lungnc. org Question Why www.Ques­ tion Why.org TRU (Tobacco.Reality.Unfiltered) www.RealityUnfiltered.com For help quitting: NC Quitline 1-800-7848669 www.Quitownc.org National Cancer Institute 1-877-448-7848 or 1-866-7848937 www.smokefree.gov For helping Teens to quit: www.ncnot.com N-O-T (also available in schools— contact your school nurse). \ % V V \ , NATIONAL GREAftp AMERICAN SMOKEOUT I didn't care what I was do­ ing to others or myself till I got in this amazing program at Ashe County Academy. It has taught me that I need to understand what I am doing to myself and that I really can and need to quit. We are starting this program called the NOT (Not On Tobacco) program. It is designed for teens that smoke and want to quit. It is a 10 week running program where we all get to­ gether and talk about all the harmful effects of smoking and secondhand smoke and the ways to quit. Also there is a Smoke Free Dining day coming up on Nov. 17. It is where restaurants in Ashe County get together for one day and have NO smoking in the restaurant at all. I think that I can benefit from it be­ cause if I go out to eat I can't smoke in there. So please take it upon yourself to help the teens against tobacco program. Support the smoke free dining program. Thank you very much for your time and patience. Tracie Taylor is sponsoring a Book Fair on Tuesday, November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 16th from 7^00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the front lobby at the hospital. The public is invitorl. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 91 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 14 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-11-15 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/716e8deca542f5dc03d8bf1ab2f73984.pdf 45249e1095a26d079e65da64467ff1ee PDF Text Text Friday • Saluting Youth Soccer page 1B November 18,2005 500 • Apps defeat Western Phone:336-846-7164 FAX: 336-846-7165 www.jeffersonpost.com page 2B • Kids are fishing, hunting Volume 80, Issue 92 page 2B Phony checks cost bank, stores $26,000 Hispanic men sought in scheme by Jim Thompson Editor Authorities in two coun­ ties are looking for a mys­ terious Hispanic man in a red Jeep Cherokee who may be the mastermind behind a scheme that has cost local banks and businesses over $26,000. They are also look­ ing for a dozen or more His­ panic men who cashed phony payroll checks earlier this month. According to a suspect now in custody, this man ap­ proached him, asking him to cash what appeared to be a paycheck from Furches Ever­ greens in West Jefferson. The suspect said he was told he could keep about $100 from the check (which was over $400) and give the rest back to the man. The scheme was uncov­ ered by chance. On Friday, Nov. 4, a citizen turned over to Lt. Beamer of the West Jefferson Police Department a Furches Evergreens pay­ check found in the parking lot at Subway. When Beamer contacted the company in an Courtesy of West Jefferson Police Department It looks like a genuine paycheck—but it's not. This check, found in the Subway parking lot, alerted authorities to a scheme that has already defrauded people of over $26,000. effort to return the check, he learned it was a forgery. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Det. Bill Craig went to Yadkin Valley Bank, after officials there discovered tellers had accepted 24 such counterfeit checks, most of them late the previous day. The total value: $10,589, which had been tak­ en from Furches Evergreens' account there. The tellers had apparently not asked for identification, as the names and addresses on the checks were fictious. "While we were looking at the security camera video, two Hispanic men came in to cash two checks," Craig said. After identifying them as counterfeit, Craig arrested two Mexican nationals, Tomas Morales Tellez, 26, and Oscar Rosas Rosales, 22, and charged them with attempt­ ing to obtain property un­ der false pretences, a felony. Both men were being held under $10,000 secured bond each in Ashe County jail. A third man who was with the suspects did not attempt to cash a check, though Craig said the security camera showed him stuffing some­ thing in one sock. He was not arrested. This was just the start of the unveiling of this scheme. Soon Craig learned that in Jefferson, El Expreso Mexicano, a store that special­ izes in goods for the Hispanic community, had accepted $10,780 in bad payroll checks similar to those at Yadkin Valley Bank. Later, Craig learned that a store in Thur­ mond (located on the WilkesSurry line) had taken in over $3,000 in such bad checks. Earlier this week, the Jeffer­ son Post learned that one lo­ cal store had accepted nearly $1,000 in these bad checks. These checks appear to be completely legitimate, but have false names and ad­ dresses. All banks and store owners are urged to use ex­ treme caution in accepting checks without proper iden­ tification. Interagency Children's Christmas Project going strong by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Christmas is only 37 days away, but the gift-giving sea­ son for over 600 Ashe County children arrives a bit earlier on Dec. 14, just 26 days away. This is the 22nd annual Chil­ dren's Christmas Project, a program to provide gifts for children whose families have experienced extreme hard­ ship over the past year. This year's project is well underway, with children al­ ready identified to receive gifts and a call out for gener­ ous citizens to provide those gifts. Sharing your time, gifts and contributions is what has made this project so success­ ful year after year, and put smiles on hundreds of young faces. The Children's Christmas Project is operated by a num­ ber of local organizations in­ cluding Ashe Partnership for Children, Ashe Really Cares, Department of Social Servic­ es, health department, Blue Ridge Opportunity Commis­ sion, and all local schools under the coordination of the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and 4-H. The purpose is to provide presents and treats to children and families who would not otherwise have Christmas because of finan­ cial hardship. Screening for eligible children is handled through DSS, the health de­ partment and BROC. Although eligibility is strict, there still exists a tre­ mendous need in the county with 16 percent of children living in poverty. This pro­ gram allows those in the county with the resources to share the joys of Christmas with others, bringing that special light into a child's eyes when he or she finds those anticipated presents on Christmas Day. Individuals or groups "adopt" one or more children on the list. Cards are avail­ able with a child's first name, age, gender, clothing sizes and needs. All gifts must be new, and it is asked that each child receive at least one new toy and clothing. Gifts are pur­ chased by the "adopter" and brought unwrapped to the distribution site where they will be wrapped, organized and distributed by volunteers and staff members of the var­ ious organizations sponsoring the project. liiose wishing to partici­ pate but not "adopt" a specific child can provide toys and clothing as well as books and sealed, boxed or packaged candies to the project and these items will be available for any child not adopted or added to gift packages. Candy should be acceptable for fam­ ily treat bags, but not put directly into children's gift bags. Monetary donations are also greatly needed to help purchase gifts and supplies, and all donations go directly to the Children's Christmas Project. The project needs new books for ail ages, particularly for young teens. Books should be age appropriate and can be dropped off at Ashe County Photo by Linda Burchette Library, McDonald's or Fam­ Members of the Jefferson and Nathan's Creek Extension Homemakers Clubs have made 41 ily Central. The goal is for lap robes and 150 gingerbread dolls as Christmas gifts for the county's youngest and old­ each child to receive a new est residents. Lap robes will be distributed at local nursing homes and senior care centers book for Christmas that they and the dolls given to the Children's Christmas Project. Much of the material for the project can read or a parent can read was donated while the rest was provided by the ladies and their families.Those participating to them. Gifts will begin to come in the project include, from left: Polly Kennedy, Jackie Webb, Mary Gordon Tugman, Myrtle Fender, Jo Rothell, Carol Wingler, llene Stump and Ruth Anne Phipps. See Project, page 5A We Care group seeking members Making soldiers' holidays brighter by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Soldiers in the 505th En­ gineer Unit of the NC Army National Guard will surely sleep a bit more peacefully when they receive a special gift of love this Christmas. Their pillows will be covered with memories and messages from home. Jennifer Ashley of Crumpier said that when her hus­ band, SFC Tim Ashley, an engineer with the 505th out of Wilkes County, was prepar­ ing to leave this past Septem­ ber for a year's duty in Iraq, he asked his mother-in-law to make a special pillowcase that would remind him of home. Nancy Brown, also of Crumpler, had some mate­ rial left from her sewing, so she made her son-in-law a pillowcase from material de­ picting fishing in a mountain stream, one of Tim's favorite pastimes. The pillowcase was a big hit with Tim's fellow soldiers, many of whom he's known for years. Tim went to school for engineering, and has been with the 505th for 19 years. When others saw his pillow- Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@5effersonpost.com editorial@5effersonpost.com case, they wanted one too, so Nancy made several more with different scenes and sent them along. The pillow­ cases were so popular that everyone in the unit wanted one, and a Christmas gift idea was born. "It was Tim's idea to make one for everyone in his unit," said Jennifer. Most of the sol­ diers in the unit, including about four women, are from the Lexington area. Neal Nethery and Jason Morris are from Ashe County along with Tim Ashley. Tim found out what kinds of things his fellow soldiers like, and passed the word on to Jenni­ fer and Nancy. They've made 38 pillowcases with a variety of scenes, including hunting and fishing, golf, cars, Indians, horses, dogs, cats, ducks, cows and bears, patriotic, Carolina Panthers, Victorian ladies, roosters, angels and religious themes. Each has a tiny yel­ low ribbon pinned to the cor­ ner, to remind the men and women they are supported. These gifts are sure to bring smiles and maybe even some tears to these tough, military See Pillows, page 5A and oversee a summer proj­ ect of youth doing construc­ The We Care Planning tion work. The youth are from Committee is looking for en­ Chapel of the Cross, a church ergetic, enthusiastic and will­ in Chapel Hill, who come here ing volunteers interested in to do work around homes." helping those less fortunate We Care conducts raffles, in Ashe County. This organi­ canned food drives and par­ zation is a fundraising arm of ticipates in other activities the Blue Ridge Opportunity to support BROC and its cli­ Commission and involved in ents. The organization also sells activities to support the pro­ CDs of music recorded live grams of BROC. "We have lost members from Gary Poe's Old Time through migration and and Bluegrass Music Show death," said Gary Poe, vice on WKSK (580 AM). The CD chairperson of We Care. "We is full of excellent perfor­ are a nonprofit organization mances from some great area that needs volunteers and groups including the Glade donations. We need members Valley Spring Chickens, Rock with fresh ideas on how to Bottom, Dixie Crystals, Ora raise money to help folks in Watson with Deborah Jean crisis situations such as need­ and Randy Sheets, Herb Key and Wayne Henderson, Gos­ ing fuel and electricity." We Care Planning Com­ pel Messengers, South Fork mittee is also a caretaker of Ramblers, Ashe County Bluefunds through other programs grass Boys and many others. such as the Phoenix "20"fund The CD sells for $15 and is to provide money for heating available at the Ashe County fuel and electricity and the Arts Center, Warrensville Sunshine Project to help buy Drug, Friendly Shoe Store, shoes for children in school, Blue Moon Guitars and Mu­ said Sylvia Miller, treasurer. sic, BROC and WKSK. This "We have a garden seed pro­ makes a great Christmas gift gram in the spring to provide by itself or included with a See Committee, page 5A seeds for people's gardens, by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Ashley Jennifer Ashley and her mother, Nancy Brown, have made 38 special pillowcases for Jennifer's husband, SFC Tim Ash­ ley, and his fellow National Guardsmen stationed in Iraq as a Christmas gift from home. Remembering our fallen heroes in Iraq 2,075 U.S. service people killed (as of 11/17) 15,704 U.S. service people wounded (as of 11/17) 'Brighten the Season' spaghetti supper Smethport United Methodist Church, located on Claybank Road off NC 88, is hosting a "Brighten the Season" spaghetti supper this Saturday, Nov. 19, beginning at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The meal will include all-you-can-eat spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert—all for $6. All proceeds from the supper will go to benefit two charitable efforts. A portion of the money will provide Christmas presents for a family in need in the county. The remainder will be donated to help those in need keep their electricity on, as well as help with this year's soaring heating bills. Come out and enjoy your meal—and help your neigh­ bors! Correction Tickets will be sold at the Ashe County Farm­ ers Market "Holiday Market" on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Nov. 26 for a chance to win a six-foot wreath from Ham Evergreens. Tickets are $1 each or five for $6. The winner will be announced after the sec­ ond event. The market will be open both Satur­ days from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with handmade and homegrown products from Ashe County, perfect for gift-giving during the holiday season. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Busted! Wanted! Photos courtesy of West Jefferson Police Department These men were captured by Yadkin Valley Bank's security cameras on Friday, Nov. 4, between 5:51 and 6:10 p.m. as they allegedly cashed forged paychecks purporting to be from Furches Evergreens. None of the men have been Identified, but all are now wanted on felony charges of obtaining prop­ erty urfder false pretences. Authorities are also on the lookout for the man behind the forgeries, who is alleged to be a Mexican man driving a red Jeep Cherokee who at least one suspect says gave him a check. For more details, see the front page story in this issue. Photos courtesy of West Jefferson Police Department These two men, Tomas Morales Tellez (left), 26, and Oscar Rosas Rosales (right), 22, both citizens of Mexico, were arrested on Nov. 5 as they allegedly attempted to cash forged paychecks purporting to be from Furches Evergreens. They are being held under $10,000 bond each In Ashe County jail. TOUGH TO BEAT. For the latest in local news, sports, community events and classifieds check out the JP website at www. jefferson post.com X Seta 6/fftf) (J for just 1 • OR Hfcl SI I nr W Winch PLUSask about LOW MONTHLY V# FINANCING. YAMAHA •••* Sp«-a ,-.1 y »»* • • '•-•tut!: " "f" ' Fertfct u-'..h« U..U' mviiifMit»» t -***•«-yamsha-motor.com © 9> CCS Inc YAMAHA of Jefferson 336-846-7744 1999 Toyota CotoUa^t t 195®° . 48 months yy-/Hr Sedan monthsj^^ V^l>ut°-A nualA***5: PVJ/PL.TiU. 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She weighed five pounds and fourteen ounc­ es. Amy and Eric Miller of West Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Charley Reed Miller, born November 10, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed nine pounds, two ounces and was 21 inches long. Cole and Courtney welcomed their brother home. Christina Calhoun and Joseph Ray McKiddy of Crumpler announce the birth of their daughter, Elliah Delarae McKiddy. She was born November 10, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 19 Vi inches long. Grandparents are Jack and Geneva Cooper of Crum­ pler and Blanche Price of West Jefferson. Jacob and Noah McKiddy welcome her home. Amanda and Bruce Bloomer III of Fleetwood announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Meredith Bloomer, born November 10, 2005 at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital. She weighed six pounds, fifteen ounces and was 19.6 inches long. Grandparents are Tommy and Diane McClure and Bruce and Ada Bloomer. Bethany Bloomer welcomed her sister home. Maria Del Socorro Rocha and Angel Lazaro of Grassy Creek announce the birth of a daughter, Al­ ice Lazaro-Rocha. She was born November 11, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed nine pounds, fifteen ounces and was 20 inches long. Christian Rocha-Lazaro welcomed Alice home. SOCIALS INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS. Thanks from Riverview * Mabe's Tree Service Jefferson Post congratulates all parents and families upon the birth of their newborns. t I0IUUHIL- Owner-Specialist PUBLISHED IN FRIDAY EDITIONS OF THE POST. 336-359-2312 • Cell 336 657-7720 Notice Public Hearing Town of West Jefferson The Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on December 1, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. The hearing being held to discuss the Town's application to the Local Government Commission for a loan to partially finance a water/sewer line extention. The public is invited to attend. 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Any function that is held at the Riverview Community Cen­ ter that Bryce Cook pre­ pares food for, all proceeds from that function go to the' Riverview Community Cen­ ter. Emily Lynn Grogan and Mi­ chael Dean Roten are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage in De­ cember. Emily is thedaughter of Sam and Francis Grogan of Fleet­ wood. She is a 2001 graduate of Ashe County High School and a 2005 graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bach­ elor of Science degree in child development, birth through kindergarten. Michael is the son of Judy Roten of Millers Creek and Gary Roten of Creston. He is a 1995 graduate of Northwest Ashe High School and a 2005 graduate of Wilkes Community College with an Associates De­ gree in computer network ad­ ministration. The wedding date has been set for December 17, 2005 at 5 p.m. at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs, NC. 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H I G H IVI I UNTRY M E D I C I N E 200 Hospital Avenue • Suite 7 • Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-7238 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers PAGE 4A without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 Editorial A hero takes her leave There are two kinds of heroes in the world. The first are people who do a brief act of bravery, perhaps just once in their lives. They tend to get the headlines and medals. The second type is the person who does something worthwhile and important over and over, day in and day out, good weather and bad, for years at a time. Too often, we take these heroes for granted. Theresa Keys Russell of Warrensville definitely belonged to this second group of heroes. For years, she had devoted herself to the Mobile Meals program, which provides needed food and companionship for many in the county. As pro­ gram director, she brought light into hundreds of lives. On Monday, Ashe County lost Theresa Keys Russell at the tragically early age of 36. She had put up a courageous fight against a particularly virulent form of cancer, but in the end could not overcome it. What sort of woman was Theresa Keys Russell? If you were not fortunate enough to know her or work with her, one story may suf­ fice. As she lay dying in Watauga Medical Center, she learned one of the people she had helped for years, an elderly woman, was in a nearby room, also in her final illness. Russell wanted her family members to check on her and make sure the woman didn't need anything. That was the kind of hero our county has now lost. Mobile meals programs are hard to operate. They depend on volunteers and must overcome rough roads and sometimes rougher weather to do their job properly. And at the end of the dirt road, washed with heavy rain, waits an elderly person who may not eat that day if this meal does not get through. Tonight—November 18— there will be a fish fry to raise money for the pro­ gram Theresa Keys Russell led and loved. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. Plates will include a large portion of fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, drink and dessert.This will take place at the Mobile Meals office on Highway 88 in Clifton. Dine in, carry out and call ins are welcome; call 385-1314. If you can't attend, give them a call and see how you can help. The best tribute Ashe County can pay to the memory of this dedicated and remarkable woman is to keep Mobile Meals alive and flourishing. Whether you just have some fish, or drive a meal route, get involved. Our county needs more heroes. What Foxx won't admit To the Editor: I saw Virginia Foxx's month­ ly "report" in your paper yester­ day. It made my jaw drop, just the fundamental dishonesty of it. She claims that "her side" would put the federal govern­ ment on a "diet," but those "tax and spend" Democrats just won't let them. What she doesn't admit is that "her side" has been run­ ning the joint in Washington for a good long time now and that during their stewardship feder­ al spending in real dollars has gone up steadily and the deficit has soared. These things hap­ pened with the active participa­ tion of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. What she doesn't admit is that it's not "the folks on the other side" who've failed to pass the budget cuts she advo­ cates. It's the folks on her own side, moderate Republicans who do not seem to think that it's wise to punish the poor for the overspending of this admin­ istration on a bad war and tax cuts for the rich. Foxx wants to slash food stamps, student aid, Medicare, and other parts of the safety net. What she doesn't admit is that her proposed $50 billion in budget cuts will be more than eaten up by another $70 bil­ lion in tax cuts for the very rich. Republican Senator George Voinovich of Ohio shook his head at this kind of "conservative" accounting: "I don't know how anyone can say with a straight face that when we voted to cut spending last week to help defi­ cit reduction, we can now then turn around two weeks later to provide tax cuts that exceed those reductions." With reference to the Katrina relief bill, Foxx says, "Some of my colleagues thought the easy solution was to throw money, at the problems." "Some"? Make that 424 representatives in the U.S. House who voted for Katrina relief, including every member of the Republican lead­ ership. Only Congresswoman Foxx and ten others wanted to slam the door on the citizens of the Gulf Coast. I for one am very tired of the lies and the manipulation than seem to go along with the colossal mismanagement and ineptitude of this bunch that's running us into the ditch. J.W. Williamson Boone Thanks to LP donors Post Member: N.C. Press Association (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Graphic Artist Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Coy Powers Mail room Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. To the Editor: As our community grows, emergency calls for help in­ crease. Today's fire and rescue departments respond to far more than fires and vehicle acci­ dents. When someone is having a heart attack, they are there. They answer calls for anything from industrial accidents to hazardous materials incidents. Our local emergency services organizations take their respon­ sibilities seriously and must un­ dergo many hours of training to become proficient in responding to these incidents. Providing our emergency responders with the tools, train­ ing and equipment necessary to save lives and protect property is an expensive task. One local company recently helped meet this challenge by donating 248 gallons of LP gas at no charge and 285 gallons of LP gas at a substantially reduced rate for an LP Gas Transportation Incident Class. I would like to extend a special thank you to Subur­ ban Propane Customer Service Manager Charles Rogers. Even with soaring fuel prices, Subur­ ban was the one company will­ ing to help make a difference. Their donation played a critical role in enabling Wilkes Commu­ nity College to hold the class on October 28 and 29. New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue De­ partment, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and the Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Depart­ ment all participated in this im­ portant live burn training. For their efforts in helping our local fire departments help their communities, I would also like to thank Randall Eller for the use of his property on NC Hwy 16 north where the train­ ing was held; Suburban driver Danny Jones who delivered the allowed no possibility of defeat, subsidies) and also provided no while the childish, "We're num­ accountability. She voted yes to ber one" attitude along with the 82 billion supplemental de­ an ignorance of other cultures fense bill. Why is it she never addresses her support for these fuel for the class; and Celia Rob­ and racism caused America to bills when moaning about fiscal miscalculate. The gullible were inson with Wilkes Community responsibility? College for her tireless efforts willing to look the other way Foxx stated,"It is disappoint­ in ensuring our local emergency and pretend America was "win­ ning^. In the end voluntary stu­ ing that many of my colleagues services organizations receive pidity proved no match for the on the other side of the philo­ the training they need. Patty McMeans bloody reality of Mai Lai and sophical debate are fighting this Emergency Management other massacres. The body bags common sense bill. Even though they complain about the deficit, Coordinator and the horror kept seeping they want to increase spend­ County of Ashe through. There are still some who are furious that Vietnam ing by billions of dollars! These didn't get "nuked" and that Members have no plan to reduce they had to accept Nixon's silly the deficit. Their only answer is "peace with honor". Only a na­ to raise taxes in order to have tion intentionally ignorant of more money to spend. And that To the Editor: its own history could ignore the is not a good plan for the fam­ I'm all disassembled. I used lessons of Vietnam and start a ily checkbook or the American to believe what America said it similar mad adventure in Iraq economy." stood for; kindness, decency, and and who's next? Foxx conveniently leaves out doing the right thing against ReAgan's America was in the fact that it is "her" President whatever odds. I believed that bed with Saddam; the recollec­ who brought us into this huge democracy and freedom were tion that America supplied their deficit, and that Democrats do impregnable and would over­ pal with the means to wipe out not not want to increase spend­ come whatever might happen. I the Kurds got misplaced. How ing but to keep in place pro­ believed that Americans would was Reagan to know he didn't grams for the poor that have risk their lives to protect and use all the poison gas against been tried and proven for years. preserve basic human rights the Iranians as he was sup­ She also fails to mention that it and dignity. Boy was 1 ever posed to? Americans know that is not only the "other side" but stupid! Don't get me wrong as Hussein had no WMD, posed many responsible and moderate I know that there are many de­ no threat to us, and had noth­ Republicans who found the bud­ cent and despairing Americans ing to do with 9/11. Maybe they get cuts to the poor so appalling out there. forgot that the war was/is ille­ that they could not endorse this Some compare participation gal, that their brave soldiers are plan with a clear conscience. in Christianity to voluntary frequently behaving like mad­ She talks about Democrats on stupidity. Imagine being stupid men. Having bought the Bush the other side wanting to raise on purpose. Don't be a man, be lies, Americans now have to taxes. She neglects to mention a lamb! But that pretty much believe they weren't. Bush was the fact that a five-year, $70 bil­ characterizes the American furious that Amnesty Interna­ lion tax cut is awaiting action mainstream today."Armageddon tional would accuse America that would more than offset the is coming, so why care about the of running gulags. They should savings in the budget cuts. To environment? Jesus can't come love America, that generous put this in simple terms, get rid until Israel is unified, so be nice dispenser of truth, justice, de­ to the murderous Sharon while mocracy and Christian values. of the tax cuts for the filthy rich he gets rid of those pesky Pales­ What exactly would qualify as a and there would be no need to cut programs for the poor. The tinians. The Jews either convert gulag in Bush's bizarre diction­ or they die and burn. It's God's ary? Maybe it would have to be Foxx idea of "fiscal responsibili­ plan. Rev. Franklin Graham is a run by communists rather than ty," is the "Robinhood in Reverse Plan"—take from the poor and saint. Islam is evil." fascists. give to the rich. Bush's religion must encour­ Craig Dudley It's the same old "Spin" and age torture, murder, and war. "Double-speak" with Virginia The Prince of Light likes capital Foxx. She's a prime example of punishment, but will burn you why people are so dissatisfied forever if you have an abortion and have no faith in this Repub­ or help someone to die, but he lican Congress. Her message wants you to kill people in Iraq. To the Editor: is basically, "I'm going to take Voluntary stupidity is delib­ In the Tuesday, Nov. 15 edi­ money away from you and your erate. It's shutting your eyes tion of Jefferson Post, Virginia elderly mother and your hun­ tight against reality. To deceive yourself, somewhere inside you Foxx defended her "stinginess." gry children and the sick people have to already know the truth. Without saying it outright (al­ who need it most, and please This is what's so sad about the though she certainly has in the listen to Mama Foxx when she past), she also defended her tells you it's for your own good. death of America. Americans undying allegiance to a reck­ That multimillionaire with his didn't passively allow America less and stupid President who six estates and nineteen cars to die; through their voluntary religious and political stupid­ has tried very hard to bankrupt really needs a little more, so ity; willful blindness, they had our country while simultane­ please help me out here. You a hand in it. Is there a term for ously stuffing the pockets of his may all have to sacrifice a little food and heat—possibly a pre­ murdering your own nation out wealthy friends. Foxx stated, "Congress now scription drug or two to make of stupidity? I think the truly evil Bush has a rare opportunity to get that happen, but I know you're cult represent merely the fur­ our finances back on track. This all up to the challenge! God thest swing of a nightmare pen­ month, we will vote on the Defi­ bless America!" Fortunately, the people of dulum. I can't imagine it going cit Reduction Act to rein in fed­ any further, but I didn't think eral spending by $50 billion and this country are waking up, and that America could spawn a reform decades-old programs saying, "Enough!" They aren't that are often duplicative and buying into the "BS" of Foxx and nastier, more stupid president ineffective." this administration anymore. than that idiot, Reagan whose Those programs that she People have written letters murderous ways Americans still choose to ignore. Another calls "ineffective" include Med­ addressing the absurd rise of inch to the right and America icaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, taxes in Ashe County and ask­ might disappear altogether. assistance for child support ing that these commissioners be Maybe it already has. It's a pro­ enforcement, student loans, voted out. Let's not stop there. cess that probably began the subsidized school lunches. In Let's get rid of Foxx, too! Let's day the Mayflower docked. It a state with people losing jobs clean house! Susan Phillips was holier-than-thou Christian to out-sourcing and huge num­ pride that murdered thousands bers of people who cannot af­ of natives. Jesus wanted them ford healthcare, these programs all dead for some reason and are often the only help people Express your viewt you don't say no to him. The kill­ have in times of sickness, un­ The editorial page of th employment (and sometimes ing never really stopped. Some­ Jefferson Post is available, fre times it was for Jesus, some­ out-right desperation). But it's of charge, for readers to expres their views. All it takes is a le times it was for oil, or territory, easy for Foxx to sit comfortably ter to the editor. The subject i or bigotry, or no reason at all, as in D.C. and cut programs for the poor. She doesn't look like she's the letters should be a matter i in the Philippines. Always the missed a meal lately. community interest and should t greed, the betrayal of American limited to 700 words. Foxx continually declines to values; it might be more accu­ Letters must be signed wil comment on other areas where rate to speak of myths because an address and phone numb* she has been completely irre­ America seems to have few val­ for verification purposes. Only th sponsible. She voted yes to the ues that can't be measured in writer's name and community w $286 billion, pork-stuffed trans­ be published. Letters must n< dollars. The killing was encour­ portation bill, which another be libelous and no poetry will t aged by the voluntary looking Republican member of Con­ accepted for publication. away of American citizens. gress called "Shameful." She Please address: To the Editc That's how Vietnam hap­ voted yes to the $14.5 billion Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, We: pened. The stupid cradle-to- dollar energy bill (which gave Jefferson, NC 28694 or email 1 grave patriotism inflicted by big-energy companies a collec­ jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. Americans upon themselves tion of tax breaks and direct Letters to the Editor Disassembled On Foxx �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Mistletoe Market, other local holiday festivities planned by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The holiday season is under­ way in Ashe County with prepa­ ration of Christmas gift lists and commencement of shopping and decorating. West Jefferson welcomes the season with the 5th annual Mis­ tletoe Market featuring music, holiday decorations, visits from Santa, the lighting of the town, and special activities sponsored by the West Jefferson Business Association. WJBA members have a won­ derful variety of activities over the weekends of Nov. 25 and Dec. 2. "Tve been told how wonderful Christmas used to be about 20 years ago in downtown, streets crowded with families and friends meeting and shopping, Santa, decorations, and lots of fun," said Angelia Cambre, co­ ordinator for Mistletoe Market. "My goal is to bring that back, the spirit of community and family and getting lost in the joy of the season." Nonprofits benefiting from Mistletoe Market activities in­ clude A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone, the Ashe County Humane Society, Soup for You, the Ashe County Youth Coun­ cil, Friendship Baptist Church youth, and the NC Social Ser­ vices Association Ashe Chapter. Also benefiting from an event is the Eurasia Center for Home­ less Children in the Ukraine. Musicians strolling the streets during the event include Bald Mountain Baptist Church youth choir, Appalachian State University, youth members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Ashe County Homeschoolers. Don't miss any of the fun planned in West Jefferson dur­ ing Mistletoe Market. There's something for everyone and lots of opportunities for holiday mer­ rymaking, Christmas shopping, and fpraify fun. Following is, a listing of events: Friday, Nov. 25 Festivities begin the day af­ ter Thanksgiving at 9 a.m. with the opening of Mistletoe Mar­ ketplace featuring the "Festival of Trees" at Ashe County Arts Center. Come see the beauti­ fully decorated trees and place settings showcasing the holiday spirit. Evening events include stroll­ ing musicians at 4:30 p.m., a live remote by WKSK at 4:30 p.m. at Mickey's Trading Post, and the lighting of the town and visit from Santa at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 Saturday starts early with an 8:30 a.m. "Breakfast with Santa" at Frasers Restaurant on Jefferson Avenue.This is a fund­ raiser for A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone. Reservations are required. For tickets, call 2468111. Photos can also be made with Santa, taken by the Ashe County High School technical department, and no reservations are required. On the sidewalk beside Frasers, the Ashe County Humane Society will have a pet adoption booth set up. Ashe County Farmers Mar­ ket on Second Ave. (the back street) will open at 10 a.m. with the second weekend of a Holiday Marketplace. More than 60 ven­ dors are expected to offer hand­ made crafts, holiday decorations, greenery, homemade foods and more. The market is also open on Saturday, Nov. 19,10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with holiday treats and the Farmers Market Calendar for 2006. Massage therapist Margie Shinkle will be offering chair massages at Sweet Aromas be­ tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Ashe Really Cares. Ashe County Arts Council continues the "Festival of Trees" at the arts center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an annual treat as visitors get an opportunity to see just how uniquely creative local tree trimmers can be. At 4:30 p.m.,enjoy music from Cox's Grove BaptistChurch with a holiday concert at the Ashe County Arts Center. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds benefit the "Soup for You" soup kitchen in Ashe County. Friday, Dec. 2 The first weekend of Decem­ ber continues Mistletoe Mar­ ketplace with the Arts Council's "Festival of Trees" at the arts center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Ashe County Homeschoolers as they stroll the streets beginning at professional development lead­ ing to career enrichment and advancement, and in promoting a positive image of human ser­ vices. Members value most their efforts to improve the human condition and the treatment of their members as professionals. Members enjoy doing projects such as a chili luncheon and hot dog lunch for benefits which are used tohelp such causes as Relay for Life, the Children's Christ­ mas Project, Project Graduation, the Hunger Coalition and Mo­ bile Pharmacy, Project Star, and emergency cases at DSS where there is no money appropriated. Saturday, Dec. 3 Come and enjoy "Breakfast with Santa" at the Ashe County Youth Center in West Jefferson at 8:30 a.m. This is a fundraiser for the Ashe County Youth Cen­ ter. For tickets, call 246-8111. Bring your own camera for a photo with Santa. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Ashe County Humane Society will have a pet adoption booth set up on West Main Street next to Hymosa Computers. See the Arts Council's "Festi­ val of Trees" at the Ashe County Arts Center beginning at 10 a.m. Massage therapist Margie Shinkle will again be offering chair massages at Sweet Aro­ mas between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Ashe Really Cares. Have a photo of your pet made with Santa Claus at Happy Tails on Second Avenue at noon. No tickets are needed. Photos by ACHS technical department. This is a fundraiser for the Ashe County Humane Society. At 4 p.m., enjoy more holiday music from strolling musicians. Enjoy a class concert from 4-6 p.m. at the Ashe County Arts Center with Tonya Halsey. Tick­ ets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds will benefit the Eurasia Center for Home­ less Children. The Ashe County High School 4:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., the Ashe County Brass Ensemble will present an Arts Center will host former na­ outdoor concert at 5:30 p.m. at tional banjo champion and gui­ the Farmers Market shelter on tar master Steve Lewis of Tbdd Second Avenue. Refreshments of in an evening concert. Tickets at hot chocolate, cider and smores the door are $8 for adults and will be sold to benefit the Friend­ $5 for students with proceeds ship Baptist Church youth benefiting the North Carolina group. Sunday, Dec. 4 Social Services Association Ashe Ashe County Choral Society Chapter. NCSSA is a statewide orga­ will present the annual holiday nization formed by the employ­ concert at 7:30 p.m. at Ashe ees of DSS agencies. The Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $8 for County Chapter was formed in adults and $5 for students. For 1994. The association believes in information and tickets, call the dignity of humankind and in 846-2287. Mistletoe Market also of­ the worth and value of human services, in professionalism, in fers the opportunity to win one Project— continued from front page into Family Central on Dec. 1 and be sorted for wrapping that will be done Dec. 5-13. Volunteers are welcome and needed for the wrapping. In­ dividuals can drop by the Family Central cafeteria area any time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to help wrap, but groups should schedule par­ ticular times. Evening hours will be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Gift distribution to families is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A coat drive is held in con­ junction with the Children's Christmas Project. New or used coats, clean and in good condition, for children and adults, can be dropped off at West Jefferson Post Office and Ashe Really Cares (at Family Central) Dec. 1-12. They will be collected at Family Cen­ tral, and when families come to pick up their child's gifts, family members needing coats can choose from among NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS POSTED NOVEMBER 16, 2005 The Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will hold the following public hearings at their Thursday, December 1, 2005 regular meeting. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 PM at Town Hall. At 6:20 PM, the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Highway-Commercial (H-C) zoning district classification of properties belonging to Jesse Don and Viola Severt, Robert G. and Asleen L. McNeill and D.R. Jones, Jr., located adjacent to Mount Jefferson Road. These properties comprise approximately twenty-seven acres. At 6:30 PM, the Board will hold a public hearing concerning the proposed renewal of a cable television franchise agreement with Mediacom Communications. A draft agreement will be available for public review. The public is welcome to attend to offer comments. those donated. To find out how to "adopt" a child for Christmas, pro­ vide gifts or volunteer, call the Ashe County 4-H office at 219-2650. To send a mon­ etary donation, make checks out to 2005 Children's Christ­ mas Project and mail to 2005 Children's Christmas Project, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Cen­ ter, 134 Government Circle, Suite 202, Jefferson, NC 28640. of three $50 "business bucks" prizes. Register at any partici­ pating WJBA member through Nov. 24. Three winners will be drawn, and each will receive a $50 gift certificate redeem­ able in any WJBA member's business. Winners will be an­ nounced on WKSK during the live remote Nov. 25 at Mickey's Trading Post. A contest is being held to de­ termine the best holiday window decorations for WJBA members. The public is asked to judge the merchant holiday window decorations. Drop your vote into boxes provided at participating businesses between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. The winner will be an­ nounced on WKSK and receive free advertising in local media. Board to meet Monday Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners will meet Monday, Nov. 21 at Ashe County Court­ house in Jefferson. Items on the agenda include: • 3:35 p.m.:Tax Administra­ tor Keith Little with the month­ ly tax refund report. • 3:45 p.m.: Planning Di­ rector Zach Edwardson with a planning board update concern­ ing citizen input pertaining to shooting ranges in the county. • 4 p.m.: Cabot Hamilton and Dr. Pat Mitchell with in­ formation on the High Country Backroads Tour. Items under general session include: a Watauga County re­ quest for a joint meeting to dis­ cuss economic development;the National Association of Coun­ ties prescription drug discount card program; and a reappoint­ ment to the New River Mental Health board. Chefs to showcase talents by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Ashe County chefs are going to showcase their talents this holiday season with a competi­ tion in elaborate gingerbread houses. Jefferson Landing is spon­ soring the Hansel and Gretel Holiday Houses project to raise money for Ashe Partnership for Children focusing on early childhood literacy. "The idea came from a mem­ ber who asked if our chef was go­ ing to build a gingerbread house iikp last year, and I assured Him he would," said Ed Rogers, own­ er of Jefferson Landing with his wife, Linda. "This will be like the gingerbread houses we saw in Florida that were auctioned off for charity, and we thought of inviting other area chefs to participate." Rogers got agreements right away from other restaurants, and those participating will include Matt Robinson from Jefferson Landing, Myleia Slagle from Glendale Springs, Laura Clark Hudler from Riv­ er House, Michael Yelton and Shane Graybeal from Michael's 102 North, Truffles and Fras­ ers. Any others interested are invited to participate. The gingerbread houses are sure to be a wonder to behold as the chefs build their creations to fit on a table no larger than 42 SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Theatre One Harry Potter a The Goblet of Fire PGB pk iggSE PGIGIGIE GIF" Theatre Two Committee continued from front inches by 42 inches and up to 24 inches tall. They will be dis­ played at Jefferson Landing's clubhouse between Nov. 26 and Dec. 19. The public is invited to come and see the ginger­ bread houses, and bid on them through silent auction. The houses will be awarded to the. highest bidders on Dec. 20, and the one earning the highest bid will be declared Best of Show. The houses can be seen any day of the week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested bidders will register and receive a number that they can use to make bids in person or over the phone with increas­ es in $5 increments. All the proceeds will go to the Partnership for Children. Exec­ utive Director Carol Coulter is excited about the project, and said the money donated will be used to assist the agency's early childhood literacy program. Ed and Linda Rogers have a spe­ cial feeling for the Partnership because of its childcare pro­ grams. "Linda and I both believe Christmas is for children more than adults," said Ed Rogers. "I spoke to Carol Dodson and she suggested the Partnership for this fundraiser, and it was the perfect fit." To find out more about the Hansel and Gretel Holiday Houses project, call Jefferson Landing at 982-4449. page gift basket for a loved one that might also contain other sou­ venirs or mementos of Ashe County. Listen for samples from the CD on WKSK. If you would like to know more about the We Care Planning Committee, call sec­ retary JoAnne Leach at 3844706 or come to a meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the BROC building in Warrensville. Pillows IGIGTGTC ilGlGlGlGIC isS- Movie schedule for ovember 18 - 24, 200i > GIG)El IGIGIGIEIGIGIC ilGiraGIGl G1G1G1E1C G01 continued from front page heroes. "If they can just lay their heads down and get a little peace, that would be great," said Nancy. "I just hope and pray they do. Even if just for one night. There's so little we can do for them." Jennifer said she would like to thank all those who donated to help purchase the material and ship the pillowcases. They have to be shipped out by the end of the month in order to arrive by Christmas for the 505th sta­ tioned in northern Iraq. The unit went over in September and expect to be there until next October. From 10 to 1,000! We'll make what you want! Call to see samples! HONEYCUTT CHRISTMAS TREES 336-982-3272 Give the Gift of Hospice Hospice of Ashe depends on the financial support of others to provide hospice care to those living with 311 advanced, chronic or ^ terminal illness or condition. We are committed to providing care, regardless of financial circumstances. We take pride in knowing your donations go back to the communities we serve. Who benefits from your donation? Your family, your friends, your neighbors as well as your entire community. We rely on charitable dollars—gifts like yours—to keep that commit­ ment. Your tax-deductible donation today ensures that we will be there when patients and families need us most. For information call 336246. 6443 Please mail your tax-deductible donation to: Hospice of Ashe 392 Highway 88, PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640 ^oUMWr'% Hicks Travel Agency 503 East Main Street Wllkesboro, NC 28696 t www.Hickstravelagency.vacation.com November is Hospice Month 336-667-6472 �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST RELIGION Evangelical scholars study 'Da Vinci Code' claims by Jason Hall Baptist Press Special to the Post VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (BP)How did Christianity begin? For centuries, the answer to that question was taken for granted, but the popularity of re­ visionist history like Dan Brown's novel, 'The da Vinci Code," is causing the world's largest soci­ ety of evangelical scholars to once again defend Scripture against attacks on its truthfulness. "Christianity in the Early Cen­ turies" will be the theme of the Evangelical Theological Society's annual meeting Nov. 16-18 in Valley Forge, Pa. Society leaders (hose the topic to refute what Eldwin Yamauchi, the conference's program chair, called "disinfor­ mation" about exactly how the church came to be. Also on the agenda for the so­ ciety will be a proposal to accept as part of its bylaws the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, a document drafted nearly three decades ago by a large group of leading evangelical scholars. The society's executive committee will recommend adopting the Chicago Statement in order to clarify the group's stance on Scripture. The need for clarification arose in the context of a debate within the society in the last few years over "open theism," which, among other things, denies that God has exhaustive knowledge of future events. Some in the society espouse open theism while claim­ ing to hold to biblical inerrancy, while others — including one of the few surviving founding mem­ bers of the organization — claim that open theism and inerrancy are incompatible views. A LOOK AT HISTORY According to historic Christian orthodoxy, Jesus Christ gave ser­ vant authority over His people to a group of 12 men, called in the Bi­ ble "apostles," who then preached the Gospel of salvation solely in Christ wherever they went, rais­ ing up new believers and planting churches. That is the view offered ! by the biblical Gospels, the Book of Acts, the letters of Paul and the letters of other apostles. Unfortunately, according to Craig Blaising, ETS president and provost at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, "the public is less knowledgeable about Scripture and therefore more susceptible to the differ­ ent views that are now being put out." The views to which Blaising refers are primarily advanced through Brown's bestselling nov­ el, The da Vinci Code. In it, Brown writes about a mysterious society that has kept a dangerous secret for thousands of years — namely that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, the two had a child together and the line of Jesus con­ tinues to the modern day. Such views, said Andreas Kostenberger, professor of New Testament at Southeastern Bap­ tist Theological Seminary, have broad appeal, an appeal that will only increase when a movie based on the book, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard, debuts during the 2006 summer movie season. "At the heart of his book is a conspiracy theory, and conspiracy theories, no matter how implausi­ ble, always resonate with popular imagination," Kostenberger said. "Dan Brown also cleverly plotted the making of a bestseller by in­ cluding all the right ingredients, from legendary characters such as Leonardo da Vinci to the Lou­ vre, Harvard,secret societies, and so on. Finally, it has to be admit­ ted that the book is fairly wellwritten and fast-paced and that it is hard to put down. "I think that a lot of us would have an easier time dealing with the book if the author had made it clear from the beginning that it is a work of fiction rather than fact," Kostenberger said."As it is, Brown does the very opposite, stating on page one of the Da Vinci Code that everything in the book is fac­ tual, a claim that is demonstrably false, not only with regard to the Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastor George Norris 1 246-2979 220 Lynch Colvard Rd., Jefferson, NC Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible and early church history, but also with regard to art history and other information included in the book." In the book, da Vinci is a mem­ ber of the secret society and has placed a hidden message within his masterpieces that contains the "real story" of Christianity. While Brown's conspiracy theory may play to a popular au­ dience, the view that early Chris­ tianity was essentially a power struggle between different sects is nothing new.Walter Bauer, an in­ fluential Greek scholar, posited in the mid-20th century that ortho­ dox Christianity arose as a result of figures like Peter and Paul win­ ning a church-wide power strug­ gle with competing viewpoints, particularly those represented by the "Gnostic gospels" such as the Gospel of Thomas, manuscripts of which were discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945. The hypothesis goes that the Bible which Christians now read was a result not of revealed truth from Christ through the Holy Baldwin Community Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sis • Jefferson 1460 Bald Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (88 West • Ufi on McNeil. One Block) Pastor Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd (I mi. off Hwy 221) SUNDAY - Sunday School 10:00AM hip 11 :OOAM and 6:00PM tydare 6:00PM t Prayer & Outreach) WEDNESDAY-Family Night 7:00i'M (All ages) (Missions Ministry. Van Ministry. Teen Time) "A Church focused -on faith, family & the future" Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11:00am Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. rVeaneXcrrn Dwflfly' 4 rlVUpm Saturday Prayer Service - 9:00pm Youth Minister: Rev Alan Ambrose Church 877-1550 Parsonage 877-2042 Blackburn's United Methodist Church Blue Ridge Worship Center Church of Christ at West Jefferson Todd, NC (across from Todd Post Office) Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-982-9497 221 Burnett St., (Off Buck Mm. Road) Pastor - Brenda K. Brashear 877-4425 Sunday School 10:00a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. We invite you to worship with us! Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Deep Ford Rd., turning Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. ML Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336)246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School J1:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday TEAM. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p m. Wednesday • Praver Meeting St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times To Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs _ Sunday School - 10:00 am v, Sunday Worship Service • 11:00 am <6 6:00 pm "Join us in worship to Christ" J f w y . 1 6 S. in GCendaCe Springs rEVELAEEION StucCy Clip. 6 & 7 Sunday, November 20tfi, at 11:00 am and 6:oo jrm 'Bring your BibCe, notebook and'pen and study with us the events of the Great Tribulation "Even so come LordJesus!" W Willi' like i» ctfrnd our ilMfiffyfreanlkn pr #§ tftc c.ffis, flowers, food, mi thtuilc you for visits during Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. ^^""""^"Aflorship Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes Your 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. friend 17:17 says, "A loveth at all heen hie. || Bethany United Methodist Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Ggtt Course Rd. 795 w«'Wr 495 Highway 194 South Minister Creignton Beatty Sunday School 9:45a.m. 336-877-2801 Pastor Lewis Poag Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... Evening Service 6:30 p in. Cornerstone Fellowship Barnett Si. • West Jefferson 846-3954 and He blessed them " Luke24:50 Ebenzer Presbyterian Welcomes All to Worship Non-Denominational 336-385-2074 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Lonnie Pruitt Jefferson United Methodist Church Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries Casual & Contemporary Saturday Night 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Healing Springs Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh 9178 Old Hwy 16 • Cnunpler, NC H4r imlte you h join us fota God raftered, family worshipping experience. 350 John Luke Road •Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WOW Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Finley. pastor 336-984-8213 North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion "Loves you and wants you (Episcopalian) "Come us you are. you n il! be loved io JeUovship with us every Sunday!" Sunday School I0.-00a.rn. Hwy. 163 West Jefferson Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 I Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene have Pmrrh Beaver Creek Christian Church Friendship Baptist Church Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" times" and wc family. The family ofscotly Lambert 891 Friendship Baptist Church Rdjefferson. NC " " * S u n d a y S c h o o l - 9 : 0 0 a .m. Sunday Worship Senices -9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Servicesi- 6AX)p.m. •v., Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. for our May ad richly Mess mh of you with a multitude Buck Mountain Road West Jefferson 246-3820 Sunday School 9:50 a.m. I his difficult time. Most of alive the many yraycrs heitu] said Friendly Grove Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. F wm May God richly bless you all... The family of Pauline Richardson ' 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. ^ B l u e R i d g e W o r d (yip C e n t e r V , \ would like to express our sincere appreciation for the prayers, visits, cards, flowers, food & memorials we received during the illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother. Heartfelt appreciation is expressed to our special caregiver, JoAnn Holman. Your thoughtfulness and love were appreciated and will always be remembered. Special thanks to Dr. Chan Badger, Dr. Vickie Ingledue, Dr. Edward Miller, the nurses and MBU staff of Ashe Memorial Hospital for their unending care and concern. Thank you to Elder Bobby Absher, Elder Ed Bowman, Nathan Eggers, Patsy Eastridge, Jefferson Florist and Boone Family Funeral Home for the beautiful funeral service. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. like Pagels and Ehrman have a particular social agenda that is driving their scholarship. They are trying to promote a view of early Christianity that is pluralistic and diverse, in order to drive an agenda of pluralism and diversity in modern Christianity," he said. is why the early church, not the Council of Nicea, included Mat­ thew, Mark, Luke and John into the Christian canon in the first place but rejected the Gnostic Gospels that are in any case largely parasitic on the canonical Gospels." Blaising added that scholars The family of Grace Pauline Richardson Assembly of God Church Sunday School - 9:30-40:45 a.m. Spirit to His apostles but, rather, of a patriarchal clan led by Peter who effectively "edited out" other viewpoints. "From this "Kostenberger said, "it is only a small step to the as­ sertion that the early church sup­ pressed the notion of Jesus' union with Mary Magdalene or that the [Roman] Emperor Constantine created today's Christian canon at the Council of Nicea largely in order to consolidate his own po­ litical power base, as Dan Brown does in The da Vinci Code." There are scholars today, such as Elaine Pagels and Bart Ehrman, who have trumpeted the Gnostic gospels as worthy of at­ tention alongside the true canoni­ cal Gospels. The only problem with these views, Kostenberger said, is that they don't match re­ ality. "Even a casual look at, and comparison of the canonical Gospels with their Gnostic coun­ terparts reveals that they are separated by vast theological dif­ ferences," he said. This, of course, • Sunday School • IQ:00 a.m. Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Robert St. off Bare! Church) 246-9378 Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Phone - 982-3076 Smethport Independant Baptist Church Smethport United Methodist Church Sunday School - 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Senice- 71:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00P.M. Wednesday Evening Service • 7:00P.M. Church: 982-9210 • Pastor: 877-3769 Come join us for a joyful worship experience. Rev. JT. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church 201 South St. (just off East Main), Jefferson. NC (336)246-9642 Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service mrji We would love to have you come worship with us. Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan A Office RMC.ifrm-HlQ'Rrv. hemic Jones • Pastor Worship & Praise 11:00 a.m. \ Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 Pastor Rick Miller i Family Time Fellowship - 9:30AM Sunday School • 10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00AM Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00PM Wednesday Bible Study • 7:00PM Nursrrv provided for all services 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Welcome Home Baptist Church Sunday School • IfcMAM Rev. Rodney Frye 384-3391 Office Sunday Evenings (2nd A 4th) • 7:00PM Sunday School 9:45 am. • Worship 11:00 a.m. 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Sunday Night Senices 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Smethport. NC 28694 Youth Services - Sunday • 6:00PM 9:00 AM -Worship Service Van Transportation Available Missions Building by Faith Promise 10:00 AM -Sunday School Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Cell: 336-977-1009 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM list your local church on this page, call 336-846-7"!64 Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 Hfiut HUMPHREY MASONRY Suptly. INC. 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Rark Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-962-9321 JONES Super Muffler •Specializing in Exhaust & Other Under Car Parts' • Brakes • Shocks• Struts • Mon-Fri. 8-5 921 S Jetierson Ave West Jetterson 336-246-2128 WlDXEB OOSSTUCCTIOX Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax? 246-6402 Dr Pepper ;j Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 * Continental Frame Shop * • Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * # Member of the 'We Catt Program" using Safety-Kleen Environmental Service * BURGESS & SON BODY SHOP Mountain Aire Seafood & Steakhouse RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood £77-2025 Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection See us for all your Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 Ashe County Builders Supply -Ctrmptere Line of Building Supplies " Old Hwy. 221-S. Beaver Creek • Wevt Jefferson 336-246-3367 Compliments of VANNOY 6- SONS CONSTRUCTION automotive needs DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP 551 502 Jefferson Ave. ™ 336-246-8806 effffpCHEVROLET BILL HART (MSTRITTIOX Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoe Work Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 NC Inspections ATF Service Uinor Repairs Tire Sales Auto Express Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager - David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 j COMPANY Serving Ashe County lor over20 Years H&W Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Your Ful Service ON Company call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins • Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 iviviv.ashememorial.org FIUSEBS Open fw lunch Winner Now Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S.Jefferson Ave • West Jefferson 739 US Hwy 221 Bus Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 Bl e t g u r d e fife eteetrie mem6eRtUp corp. hfUtawlSnnTm- >01 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village ShoppingCenter Jefferson, NC 336-246-4155 West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon-Sat-8:30 AM-5:30 PM Pollarcl Glass 211 Burkett Avenue West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4176 - 'hack Hwy 421 • Boone, NC 828-264-9051 205-A Long St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 rSMf" www.mackbrowninc.com cJwvnaun (^Otdsmoofe floooe Kultoia, Arte Your Local Equipment Dealer For All Your Equipment Needs 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deep Gap, NC 828-263-8464»www.boonekubota.gg0l. CARDINAL LANES HOME CARE Hi PONT1AC BUIOK' Family Fun Center "Church Groups Welcome" Discounted Rates 787 Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Eveninqs •mmmmummm �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY EVENTS Local storyteller at Ashe County Library tomorrow School Lunch Menu November 21-25 Chicken fillet on bun, lettuce and tomato, potato rounds, fruit, milk Tuesday: Turkey and dressing, qravy and roll, green beans, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving dessert, milk W e d n e s d a y : Pizza dippers w/sauce, fresh veggies w/dip, fruit cookie, milk Thursday and Friday: Monday: Thanksgiving holidays Friday, November 18 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar planned at Ashe Services for Aging in the senior center dining area. Lots of great gift ideas, hand­ made items, baked goods and more. Located on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. For information, call 246-4347. 9 12 a.m.: USDA Commodity Distribution will be held in the community center at Family Central. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. Piedmont Craftsmen's 42nd Fair, will be held November 18-20, 2005. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held at the M.C. Benton Convention Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citi­ zens and students. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. A week­ end pass is also available for $10. For group rates, details and further information please call 336-725-1516. Choose and Cut Season in Alleghany County begins today and contin­ ues through Christmas Eve. Check out the website www. BlueRidgeHospitality.com. 1st Annual "A Carolina Christmas Show" will be held at Hickory Metro Convention Center November 18-20 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 (65 and over). Children under 12 are free. For more detailed infor­ mation contact 828-758-0877 or check out the website at www.carolinachristmas.com. Saturday, November 19 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 19 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items. Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for ven­ dors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson Rocks! Mt. Jefferson stands today at 4683 feet above sea level. Was this mountain once 15,000 feet high? Have there ever been any major rockslides on this metamorphic mountain? What is amphibolite anyway? Meet a ranger for a 1.3 mile hike and explore some of the geologi­ cal mysteries that make this mountain's geology rock. Bring a jacket and hiking shoes. 2 p.m.: Storyteller Orville Hicks and biographer, Julia Taylor Ebel, authors of the new book Orville Hicks: Mountain Stories. Mountain Roots, will appear at the Ashe County Library. This is free and open to the public. For more infor­ mation call 336-846-2041 or visit www.arlibrary.org. 7 p.m.: The Christian rock/ worship bands 7-Miles and End of Dayz will be in con­ cert at the old West Jefferson Elementary School. The cost will be $10.00 at the door. Call 977-9459 for special group rates or directions. Please come out for an amazing night with two up and coming bands that recently signed to record labels. 7:30 p.m.:Tickling the Ivories will be held at Ashe Civic Center. This is an evening of music with Ashe County's favorite pianists. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. 7:45 p.m.: Son's Light Coffee House will be held at Blowing Rock Ruritan Club with Scripture reading and prayer beginning at 8 p.m. Students in grades 7-12 and college are invited and admission is free. For more information contact David or Dawn Ward at 2642007 or www.sonslightministries.com. Sunday, November 20 1 p.m.: Mt. Jefferson is a State Park and a National Natural Area. Why did this mountain become a park and who owns it today? Meet at the park office and explore some of the stories and photos from the past. This program will include a drive to the park's overlooks and an optional three tenths of a mile hike to the summit tower at 4683 ft. above sea level. Bring a jacket if you plan to hike. Buffalo Baptist Church will have an Old Time Thanksgiving pinto bean supper and singing with supper at 5:30 p.m. and singing at 7 p.m. by the Bluff Mountain Boys. Pastor Dean Watson and congregation wel­ come you. 6 p.m.: Singing at Peace Haven Church in Lansing with the Living Waters Trio providing the special music. Everyone is welcome, call Joe at 384-3457 for more information. 6:30 p.m.: Thanksgiving Services will be held at Wagoner Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Laurence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 22 12 noon: Bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplift­ ing service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is required. 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. Friday, November 25 will be held November 25-26 and December 2-4 in downtown West Jefferson. Mistletoe Market Saturday, November 26 look. 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade in Sparta on Main Street. 4:30: Cox's Grove Baptist Church Holiday Concert will be held at the Arts Council. Tickets sold at the door $8 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds ben­ efit "Soup for You" soup ben­ efit. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market sponsored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Sunday, November 27 2 - 4 p.m.: Music on the River at New River State Park will be held at US 221 Access Community Building. Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instru­ ment and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. All programs are free and open to the pub­ lic. Call 336-246-9653 for more information. Council with tickets at the door, $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds ben­ efit the North Carolina Social Services Association - Ashe Chapter. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Saturday, December 3 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Holiday Happenings at The Center @ Fleetwood. Breakfast, lunch, shopping, arts and crafts, baked goods, music and more will be available. Come out and support The Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Ashe Arts Center with open house and reception for Tree and Music Exhibit. 4 - 6 p.m.: T o n y a Halsey Class Concert at the Arts 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Council with tickets at the door $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. Proceeds benefit the Eurasia Center for Homeless Children. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the' West Jefferson Business Association. Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. at the Farmers Market. Refreshments will be sold to benefit Friendship Baptist Church Youth.This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Tuesday, November 29 Sunday, December 4 7:30 a.m. - noon: A Free Diabetes Screening will be held at the Ashe Memorial Hospital Lobby. Appointments are not necessary, the screen­ ing will be held on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Nancy Kautz, RN, AMH Community Outreach, will conduct the screening. 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Session V, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. Wednesday, November 30 12 noon: Ashe Ministerial Association will have a spe­ cial Advent Service at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. There will be singing, scripture reading, and a short message will be shared. It is open to the public, all denomi­ nations are encouraged to attend. At approximately 12:30, a light lunch will be available to all attending. Friday, December 2 6 p.m.: Steve Lewis Evening Concert at the Arts 5:30 p.m.: Ashe County High School Brass Ensemble Outdoor Concert will be 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Choral Society's Annual Holiday Concert will be held at the As6e Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Monday, December 5 December 9 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series at Ashe Civic Center- in West Jefferson will fea­ ture a night of gospel music with the Roten-Arnold Family. Admission is $8 adults; $5 children under 12. For more information call 336-846-2787. Ongoing Events Tree Fest and Music Exhibit at Ashe Arts Center November 21-December 29. There will be beautifully decorated trees and paintings with a musical theme. The Ashe County JROTC and Husky Vanguard Marching Band are taking orders for Florida citrus fruit through November 22. The fruit will be delivered the first week in December. Order by calling the school at 246-2400 or 246-2330 or by contacting a band member or cadet. Fruit available will be grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and juice oranges. Ashe Center Pregnancy Care is throwing Ashe County's largest communitywide baby shower November 8 - November 30. Items needed include diapers, wipes, baby clothing, bath products, infant medications, baby furniture and accessories, maternity clothes, and Wal-Mart shopping cards. Donations may be dropped off at the following locations: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center (Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m - 3 p.m.), The Gap Hair Salon, Lowe's Foods, Living Waters Bookstore/Ashe Worship Center and Shepherd's Staff or call 385-0200 for pick up. For more information call 8464100. GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge their annual holiday dinner classes at three different and party. There will be no locations with scheduled hours meeting in January. Call Lynda that accommodate everyone's McDaniel at 877-3299 for more schedule. For more information information. call 336-846-3900. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet for dinner for Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will have combined November and December meetings at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Call 846-9068 for more information. Friday, Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10-12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is openThursday for Middle School night from 4 -10p.m. throughout the school year. 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CALL 982-2109 (1200 335) HomHring- Apply M Thittri Times For 11118-11/20 ©2005 wnrREGmcnfiet.com Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for ven­ dors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. Highlands Union Bani Quick loan approval on,.. • home • construction • auto * business • personal loans 1 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for a short hike while identi­ fying winter weeds standing throughout the winter which are beneficial to nature's food chain. Meet at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access area. For directions or more information call 336982-2587. Highlands Union Bank Loan Office 08B S. Jefferson Ave. • West Jefferson, NC 336.846.1044 2 p.m.: Vista Viewing at the 2nd Overlook Join a park ranger as he describes the peaks and valleys surround­ ing Mt. Jefferson. Please bring binoculars if available. Program is weather permit­ ting. Meet at second over­ www.hubank-.com "Faces you know ...People you trust." m mt % \ Highlands ?|5 Union Bank �PAGE 8A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Many ongoing events in our community continued from page 7A attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline. com/ education/youthcouncil. htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the counties, call (828) 262-1212. Ashe County's New Soup Kitchen is at Family Central. Carry outs available or have a seat with friends and neighbors for fellowship and a community meal! Come to Family Central's Accidental Baker Saturdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call 246-7222. Youth Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association has been working with the New Director of the Youth Center in West Jefferson, Travis Hash, to promote a Sunday Night Event which is open to all churches and the public from 6-8:30 p.m. This project is spearheaded by Bro. Darrell Giles, youth minister at Friendship Baptist and Rev. Alan Ambrose, youth minister at Bald Mt. Structured games, music, food & fellowship is promoted. This is held in a Christian atmosphere. There will be a Bible message shared each Sunday night. The Youth Center is located in the old Heilig Myers building on the four-lane between the towns. For more info call the ABA office or the Youth Center. Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to invite any eligible first Thursday of each month veteran to come join their post. at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for They meet every third Tuesday Aging. Call 246-2461 for info at 6:30 p.m. They are located or 877-9332 for details. on Ashe Park Road in the Better Breaths Club meets red, white, and blue building the last Tuesday of each month just below the park. For more from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH information please call Mark Mt. Hearts Facility. This club Mallette at 982-9511 or Jim is for people with respiratory Bailey at 982-5814. problems who want to learn New River Zoo is open more about living with their Monday through Saturday, disease. Contact Lincare at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on 246-4944. Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission Ashe County Arts Council is $5 for adults, $4 for senior meets the second Tuesday of citizens, $3 for children under each month at 6:30 p.m. at 12 and free for children under the Ashe Arts Center in West 2. The zoo is located at 3581 Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for Big Flatts Church Road in more information. Fleetwood. Their telephone AL-ANON (for family and number is 877-9219. friends of addicted persons): Car Seat Checks are held at Meets on Mondays at the Family Central every first and First Baptist Church in West third Friday from 10:30 a.m. Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For until 12:30 p.m. Call 246-0781 details, call 384-1940. for details. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information or to speak to an AA member, call 982-2641. For meeting information in surrounding Ashe County Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 8462041, or visit www.arlibrary. org/ashe/ ashe/htm. BROC (Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission) Clothing Store in Warrensville is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All clothing items are $1. The store is accepting donations of all items including clothing, household items and more, small furniture and home decorations as well as left-over yard sale items. Donations are taken anytime, MondaySunday. BROC in Warrensville holds a yard sale every Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Freemason's Lodge Meeting is held at the Lodge Building on Third Avenue in West Jefferson, across from Parker Tie. The meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Shrine Club Meeting is held at Savory Chef in Jefferson on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come earlier for supper. Ashe County Libertarian Party meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Geno's Restaurant in West Jefferson. All interested persons are welcomed. For more information, call Mickeal Goss at 982-3118 or Jeff Cannon at 846-6425. Ashe Party County Republican holds their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the Ashe County Library downstairs conference room at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18. For details, call 982-9585. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center: 111 North Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640, next to The Gap Hair Salon, offers free and confidential pregnancy tests. We offer the Mainline Pregnancy Test at no charge to you. We have information on abstinence, parenting, adoption and abortion. Get all the facts before you make your choice. Each client is treated with kindness, compassion and in a caring and confidential manner. Our hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and after hours appointments are available. Call us at 8464100. Angels in the Attic Thrift Shop is an auxiliary of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. The store is open Tues. - Fri. from 10 a.m. until 3 )D.m. and offers children's and women's clothing, household items, toys, books and seasonal gifts. * Wilkes County's Pre-Owned S SUPERSTORE Over 80 Used Cars, Trucks & SUVs to Choose From! No gimmicks • No inflated prices • No pressure • No acquisition fee • On the lot financing $0 Down with approved credit Celebrate Recovery, history, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact Greg at druid@fastransit.net. or on the web at www.sca.org. SCA is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization. Library, entrance on Railroad Grade Road just off Hwy 221. Area residents are invited to come be a part of the future of Fleetwood. Associationa! Choir will be meeting on Monday evenings at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Choir Room at 7 p.m. If you like to sing come for a rewarding time singing for God. Brother David Phillips is leading the choir and there will be opportunities to sing at different churches. You do not have to be a member of an Ashe Baptist Church to participate. sponsored by Highlands Community Church, is held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Community Church, now located in the former Widner Construction building across from Ashe Services for Aging on Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson. Episcopal Parish of the Childcare will be provided. Holy Communion will hold This is a place where you will November services at Holy feel safe and secure to share Trinity in Glendale Springs on your experiences, concerns, Sundays with Holy Eucharist and hopes. Come join our celebrated at 10:00 a.m., hour immediately worshipful, support group! For coffee more information, call 982- follows the service. For further information, call the church 4310. Weight Watchers announces office, 982-3076. a new meeting on Thursday Blue Ridge Smockers is a mornings at 9:30 a.m. along new chapter formed and are with meetings each Monday members of the Smocking at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday Arts Guild of America (SAGA). at 6 p.m. at Ashe Services Meetings are at 10 a.m., the for Aging Senior Center on first Tuesday of every month at the Ray Taylor Road in West Sew Original, 1586-C 421 S, Jefferson. Weigh-in begins 30 Gateway Shopping Center in minutes prior to the meeting Boone. Phone 828-264-1049 time. For more information, call for more information. Anyone interested is welcome to join, Christina at 336-982-4416. Riverview Learning Center from beginners to advanced is offering computer classes smockers. Share your interests and more. To register or for and improve your skills in the art of smocking and other fine details, call 385-1338. Riverview Community Thrift needlework. Store will be open Thursdays Ashe County Democratic and Fridays from 9 a.m. until Party meets every fourth 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoky 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday night Mountain Barbecue. Everyone welcome. For more Pickin' and Jammin' will begin is at 6:30 p.m. and continue until information, call 846-9068. for Creative 10 p.m. Riverview Community Society Anachronism (SCA) meets Center is located in Creston. West Jefferson Revitalization at 7 p.m. every 2nd Monday Committee meets the of each month holding next fourth Friday of each month meeting at the Golden Corral at 8 a.m. at Sweet Aromas Restaurant in Boone. Anyone Restaurant in West Jefferson. interested in the history and Meetings are open to the times of the Renaissance public. Anyone interested and Medieval periods are in the revitalization of our invited to attend. The SCA is community is invited. Greater an international living history dedicated Fleetwood Preservation organization, Organization announces its to education of, and the regularly scheduled meetings, researching and re-creating of occurring on the first Tuesday the arts and skills of pre-17th of each month. Meetings are century Europe. If you have held at the Center® Fleetwood an interest in this period of Prenatal Curriculum, Education Fridays at 6 p.m. for Latino families at Ashe Family Central. The program is offered in four sessions, through December. Transportation and childcare is available. For more information call 846-0781. Look Good...Feel Better at AMH Mt. Hearts for women undergoing cancer treatment. Free information, make-up kit and skin care. Call 846-0781. Bro. William Branham's sermons will be aired over WMMY 106.1 FM radio on Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.The ministry of the late Rev. Branham manifested Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever that all things are possible by only believing. Also, his ministry is forerunning the Second Coming of Christ, as John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus' First Coming. Rev. Branham preached the Seven Church Ages and Revelation of the Seven Seals that revealed mysteries contained in the book of Revelation. You may write to: Only Believe, P.O. Box 552, Jefferson, NC 28640. Survivors of Domestic Violence meet in a confidential setting on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday night of each month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Group counseling is offered for women and their children at one of these groups each month. Childcare is provided. There is no charge to attend. Please call A Safe Home for Everyone at 982-8851 for more details. Ashe County Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. However, in December the club will not have a regular meeting but will have an annual holiday party and dinner at 6 p.m. on December 5. There will be no meeting in January. Winter meetings begin again in February. Anyone who would like more information may call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299. * "Choose our rehabilitation center for the comprehensive program." ...and stay closer to home! , I,-; Your First Choice for Quality Automobiles • We Buy Clean Late Model Used Cars 0 The prices are reasonable and the funds help support the Pregnancy Center. Donations welcomed. The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) life affirming ministry. The Shop is located at 111 North Main Street in Jefferson and their telephone number is 846-1724. J \ Jerome Watson, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitalbn Center Manager's Special (optam's dan, heated «oh, reor DVD, MkheSn lim, one wrrtet local trodo, oxlra dean 1995 Olds Cutlass Supreme W2111A. 4WD, leather sunroof, heated seats, auto., one own#, local trode "Wt have a very comprehensive team-based inpatient and outpatient rehab program, with physical therapy, occupational therapy; speech therapy and rehab nursing. All the therapists arc board certified and the nursing staff has significant experience with rehab patients. Wfe W72S0 leather. V6, sunroof, rear sunshode. traction control 4 to choose from! One owner, local trode, leather, 86,000 miles Great First Car focus on recovery from life-altering incidents and mry leather, suvoof teaching patients how to regain the capabilities of daily functions. It takes time and patience." "1 think we have the best staff in the area. They're caring, loving and dedicated to their patients. And we have all the technology we could possibly need - ultrasound, lab, paraffin baths, access to aquatherapy and imaging with MRI and CT scans, for example." Ifsyour choice! White with gray leather, 44,000 odes, one owner, local trade, reody lor writer! Tell your doctor or case manager it's your choice to use the conveniently-located Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center for your therapy. Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Center Deadliaa Nov. 21 For more information about our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, call (336) 527-7070. Learn why Hugh Chatham is our region's choice for a wide range of healthcare specialties, including; Specialty Car Company Inc. 119 Old Brickyard Rd., North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 Phone 336-667-6111 • Fax 336-838-8085 DLR #03 384 WWW.SPECIALTYCARCOMPANY.COM See Marc Elliott, Roy Phillips, or Phil Stevens |£^j Cancer Imaging Primary Care Surgery • Emergency •OH/GYN • Retirement Living OHugh M Chatham I Memorial Hospital Our Region's CHOICE for TECHNOLOGY&• CARE (336) 527-7070 • 700Joltnson Ridge Road • Elkin, NC 28621 • www.hughchatham.org O �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 9A COMMUNITY NEWS ASU receives grant to turn landfill gas into energy BOONE - Appalachian State University's Energy Center has been awarded $50,000 by the Golden LEAF foundation to facilitate de­ velopment of rural landfill aS projects across the state. The grant, titled "Rural Community-Based Landill Gas Economic Develop­ ment Project," will fund four workshops to be held in rural communities across North Carolina during 2006. Each workshop will introduce com­ munity leaders to landfill gas technology and the develop­ ment process, and explore economic benefits that may accrue from developing land­ fills. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have a basic development plan identifying their esti­ mated landfill gas production, a list of community members to serve as a working group, and several concepts for us­ ing the gas to benefit their local economy. Several com­ munities that show excep­ tional potential will receive additional technical assis­ tance from the Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development Council (Blue Ridge RC&D), a partner in the grant. "This grant provides an opportunity for the universi­ ty to expand its economic de­ velopment outreach through a program that encompasses both environmental and eco­ nomic benefits," said Dr. Den­ nis Grady, director of the En­ ergy Center. Decomposing garbage cre­ ates methane gas, and the Environmental Protection Agency requires many land­ fills to control their methane emissions. County and city governments are burdened with the cost of installing equipment to burn the meth­ ane, but if local governments can figure out a way to use the gas, their pollution prob­ lem turns into an economic benefit. According to the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), North Carolina has 129 landfills holding about 144 million tons of waste. Of these, 35 are classified as candidates for landfill gas development and 11 are currently using landfill gas to provide elec­ tricity and heat. The most notable rural landfill gas project in the United States is the Ener- gyXchange at North Caroli­ na's Yancey-Mitchell landfill near Burnsville, has been de­ veloped by Blue Ridge RC&D and serves as the prototype for the grant. EnergyXchange uses land­ fill gas to support pottery and glass blowing studios and greenhouses growing native ornamentals such as rhodo­ dendron and azaleas. The craft studios also feature a business incubator that has assisted dozens of new busi­ ness start-ups. Blue Ridge RC&D Direc­ tor Stan Steury notes that, "The success of the EnergyX­ change demonstrates that even small landfills can serve as an economic engine if the community's leadership comes together and thinks creatively and cooperatively." Appalachian's Energy Cen­ ter is a multidisciplinary ap­ plied research group focused on energy technology, conser­ vation and policy. The center brings together faculty, staff and students from the disci­ plines of public policy, tech­ nology, economics, chemistry, and geography and planning. For more information, visit the Energy Center's Web site at www.energy.appstate.edu. Wilkes attorney to run for district judge NORTH WILKESBORO Attorney William R. Burke uinounces his intention to •un for District Court Judge n the 23rd Judicial District, vhich includes Wilkes, Yaddn, Ashe, and Alleghany :ounties. Burke has estabished his campaign commit;ee by submitting the requitite paperwork to the North Carolina State Board of Elections in Raleigh and will jfficially file as a candidate n February. The vacancy exists since :urrent District Judge Ed Gregory has announced that ie will seek the seat of re­ aring Superior Court Judge Vfichael E. Helms. Burke is the son of Wilkes bounty natives Bill and Bob­ bie Burke, owners of Burke's Jewelry, a staple business in Vorth Wilkesboro for over 50 years. He was born and raised in Wilkes County and educated in the state, gradu­ ating from Wilkes Central High School, Wilkes Commu­ nity College, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and from Campbell Uni­ versity School of Law where he earned his law degree. He has practiced law for nearly a decade within the state of North Carolina. "The number one com­ mitment any judge owes the people is to work diligently as part of the law enforce­ ment community that pro­ tects citizens from crime," Burke said. "But equally im­ portant is to judge all cases with fairness and impartial­ ity." Burke added, "Judges who fail to be tough on crime add to the problems in so­ ciety, particularly those in­ volving young people." Burke began his legal ca­ reer with Kilpatrick Stock­ ton, one of the top law firms in the country. Highlights of his legal career include his position as in-house counsel with SpectraSite Communi­ cations, a nationwide, pub­ licly traded company, where he served as the chief Labor and Employment Attorney. Most recently, Burke has been employed as an associ­ ate with the Wilkesboro firm of Willardson, Lipscomb, and Miller. Since deciding to run for judge, Burke has opened his own practice in North Wilkesboro so that he may be able to devote as much time as possible to his campaign when not actively engaged in representing his clients. During the past few years, Burke has focused 95% of his legal practice on district court work. Burke has aver­ aged four days per week in district court where he has handled several thousand cases, including a wide va­ riety of both criminal and civil matters. Burke said, "I am confident that I have the experience necessary to be a positive addition to the Judi­ ciary in our district." "When it became clear that a seat would be opening up in our judicial district, several members of the local bar association and several community leaders suggest­ ed that I consider running for the position. I thought and prayed extensively about the opportunity, discussed it at length with my family, and came to the conclusion that it was exactly what I wanted and needed to do." Burke is the Executive Director of Friends of W. Kerr Scott Lake, is on the board of directors for SAFE Painting auction to benefit museum Although many people are familiar with Joe Miller's reputation as an artist and teacher, some may not know that he is also a great patron of the arts. He has provided gallery space for local artists, served as judge at regional art shows and has contributed to local fund raising efforts. The Appalachian Cultural Museum has recently ben­ efited from his generosity with the donation of his tainting, Home for the Holidays. To kick off the opening of the Museum's new exhibit, Home for the Holidays (opening Novem­ ber 22), the Cultural Museum is hosting a silent auction to sell Miller's painting. Bidding begins at 10 a.m. on November 22 and will end December 16 at 4 p.m. Each individual's opening bid must be placed in person. Once registered, subsequent )ids may be called in. All proceeds from the sale go to the Museum. Joe Miller began pursuing art full time in 1981. Je has studied with many well known artists, won awards for his work and participated in regional one man shows. In 2002, Miller's Retrospective Exhibition at the Cultural Museum attracted more people than any show had up to that time. "Joe Miller originals aren't readily available, especially in such a large size," said Chuck Watkins, the Museum's Director. "This is an opportunity to get one of his rare pieces." For more informa­ tion, please contact the Museum at 828-262-3117. Alleghany tree heading to White House "The White House de­ RALEIGH - A Fraser fir from Alleghany County serves the best Christmas will spend Christmas at the trees, and a Fraser fir from North Carolina certainly fits White House. Earl Deal and his fam­ the bill," Troxler said. The tree competition is ily, owners of Smokey Holler Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, held every other year and will cut the tree Friday, Nov. judges select the top four 25, at 10 a.m. It will be load­ trees from all entered. Con­ ed into a N.C. Department of vention attendees then vote Agriculture and Consumer and the top two trees win Services tractor-trailer for their growers the right to pro­ vide the official White House the trip to Washington, D.C. Agriculture Commissioner Christmas tree for the Blue Steve Troxler will attend the Room. Deal chose to provide tree-cutting ceremony at the the tree this year. White House staff visited farm and a 1 p.m. sendoff for Smokey Holler last month to the tree at the courthouse in choose a tree, which had to Sparta. The Deals are scheduled be 18 feet, 6 inches tall and to present the tree to First meet shape requirements. North Carolina is the Lady Laura Bush on Monday, second-largest producer of Nov. 28. It will be placed in the Blue Room of the White Christmas trees in the na­ tion, accounting for 20 per­ House. The Deals, who have been cent of U.S. production and growing Christmas trees for generating $101 million in ^ore than 30 years, earned sales last year. The state last the opportunity to provide placed a tree in the White House in 1997. Most North a Christmas tree for the Carolina Christmas trees are nation's most recognizable Lome by taking top honors at grown in the mountains, but the 2004 National Christmas pine and other varieties are Tree Association Conven­ grown in most counties in smaller numbers. tion. (Sheltered Aid to Families in Emergencies), and serves on the board of advisors for Total Care. In addition, Burke is a member of the Elk's Lodge. William's wife, Meret, is a former teacher at West Wilkes High School and is currently employed as an instructor for Wilkes Community College. "I know it is important to always treat people right. I was very blessed to be brought up by parents who followed the Golden Rule and taught me to live by it as well," Burke said. "My par­ ents taught me to treat ev­ eryone with respect, dignity and honesty—and I believe those things are important not only for a judge but for a family man and member of the community. I intend on working dili­ gently to earn the support and the votes of the people in our district and if elected, I will continue to work hard to be an honest, impartial, and fair judge that the people can be proud of and trust. 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In other words, cooking is anything that prepares food to be eaten. Different terms are applied to the ways food are heated. For example, to bake is to cook in an oven, with dry heat. Braising is to cook food slowly in moist heat and covered. Cooking by exposing food to an open flame is broiling. There are also different ways to cut food. Chopping, dicing, grating and mincing are good examples of cutting food differently.Safety in the kitchen is very important. Here are some rules to follow: N Always have an adult present when cooking anything. If cutting something, always cut away from the body and hands. Be ready for kitchen fire. Know where the fire extinguisher is and how to use it. Never put water on an oil or electrical fire. Always turn pot handles over the stove to avoid spilling. Never leave utensils in a pot cooking on the stove. Never leave the kitchen unattended while cooking. Across i U cut tit# cubes. mtrt imteiitnli last a lifetime. 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Cline and cultures, bringing ference on Monday, Nov. 14, at ton, and Mario Gaetano from is a chapter officer of the NC vitality through music 12:30. The topic of his clinic / Western Carolina. There Percussive Arts Society and and awakening people performance was Percussion were over 200 attendees in currently teaches over 70 to the plight of endan­ Ensemble: A Teaching Tool the session which included a percussion students. In addi­ gered species through for the School Band. With performance and discussion tion he directs the Piedmont the beauty of their him was percussion direc­ of beginner level percussion Percussion Program, a youth sounds. This event will take program that uses percussion ensemble literature as the place Saturday, Decem­ main teaching tool. ber 3, 2005 at 8 p.m. at Auditorium Cline is from Catawba Farthing County in the Hickory area, on the campus of Appala­ but teaches students from the chian State University in surrounding counties. Boone, NC. Ticket prices are The event was held in Win­ $16/$14/$8. ston Salem and attracts an This unique "Earth Music" average of 4,000 music educa­ has developed over the past tors from around the state. thirty-eight years, as the Con­ sort performed in over 2,000 Piano concert concerts in major concert halls of the Americas, Europe, and Asia, as well as cathe­ drals such as Washington's National Cathedral, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and New York's St. John the Divine, where they are artists in residence. Winter has also performed,in such places as the White House, the Grand Canyon, the Negev Desert in ASHE DECEMBER EVENTS Holiday Open House Ashe Arts Center Asnr CotidTY Saturday, December 3, 2005 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open house and reception for Tree and Music Exhibit Sherry Hoffman's hands are a blur as she rehearses for Tickling the Ivories concert on Saturday, November 19 at the Ashe Civic Center. Sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council, tickets are available at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone at 336-846-ARTS. ARTS COUNCIL Ashe Choral Society Sunday, December 4, 2005 7:30 Ashe Civic Center-West Jefferson Annual Holiday Concert $8 adults; $5 students 336-846-2787 — Israel, and the palace of the Crown Prince of Japan. Explorer of the world's musical traditions, Paul Winter has created an award-winning body of work that transcends categories, reflecting his wide-ranging expe­ riences in the musical traditions and natural environments of the earth. Winter's musi­ cal realm has long em­ braced the traditions of many world cultures, interweaving widely di­ verse instruments and elements with the ex­ traordinary voices from what he refers to as "the greater symphony •:. m of the earth." including || wolves, shales, eagles, and several dozen other species of 'wilderness musicians.' Winter is the winner of four Grammy Awards and six Grammy nominations; his con­ cert tours and record­ ing expeditions have taken him to thirty-seven countries and to wilderness areas on six continents, into which he has traveled on rafts, mules, dog sleds, horses, kayaks, sailboats, steamers, tugboats, and Land Rovers. Tree Fest and Music Exhibit Ashe Arts Center November 21-December 29 Beautifully decorated trees and paintings with a musical theme Blue Ridge Concert Series Friday, December 9, 2005 8:00 Ashe Civic Center-West Jefferson Night of Gospel Music with the Roten-Arnold Family $8 adults; $5 children under 12 336-846-2787 —— A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER... AT THE TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS! Opening Reception December 2,2005,7:00-9:00pm Complimentary shuttle service will run continually beginning at 6:45pm from the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center Canned foods will be collected to replenish the stores of local food banks, which gave generously to hurricane relief Through January 14,2006 GALLERIES A&B, WEST WING QUILT NATIONAL: COLLECTION B Through January 28,2006 MAYER GALLERY, WEST WING COMMUNITY HIV AWARENESS MURALS Through December 31,2005 CATWALK COMMUNITY GALLERY, EAST WING PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVERETT DAY Exhibitions and opening receptions at the Turchin Center ore free of charge and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 10am-6pm Friday Noon-8pm (closed Sundays and Mondays) ; -'»J C E N T E R • mm i Se s f . Appalachian For the Visual Arts TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS 4 2 3 WEST KING STREET | BOONE, NC | 8 2 8 - 2 6 2 - 3 0 1 7 j www.turchincenter.org �PAGE 12A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Ralph Poe, one of county's heroes, honored at party by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor 1SG Ralph Poe celebrated his retirement from the Army National Guard with a host of family, friends and special guests Saturday night at the Jefferson Armory. Emceed by SFC Robin Miller, Battalion Person­ nel Sergeant with the 540th Quartermaster Battalion, the event included special guests Col. Bill Oxford, CSM A.C. Yale, SGM Malcolm Calhoun, CSM Neal Purvis, SGM Ste­ ven Boyles, VFW Command­ er Jim Bailey, DAV Com­ mander Buddy Greer, County Manager Dan McMillan, and Norman Cheek from Norman Cheek Toyota. Invocation was provided by Rev. Roosevelt Carlton, and members of the 1450th provided a delicious prime rib and chicken dinner. Poe was treated to a touching and amusing "roast" by the spe­ cial guests when speaking of his service with the Guard. Poe spent six years in the Army and 30 years in the National Guard—a total of 35 years, 11 months and 22 days. His official retirement date was Oct. 2. After leaving the Army, Poe was able to complete his education, earning a degree in business administration. He finished his education while working full time and build­ ing a home. He is a member of the VFW, DAV and Ameri­ can Legion. When the first Army Na­ tional Guard unit was formed in Jefferson in 1975, Poe was one of the first to join, and he retired as the last of the original 23 forming the 1453rd Transportation Com­ pany. The 1453rd joined with a unit in Lenoir in 1980 and became the 1450th Transpor­ tation Company. "I've known Ralph for eight years and he's the kind of leader who will do any­ thing for his fellow soldier," said Miller. "He's always got your back." Poe has earned many awards during his 30 plus years with the National Guard. Miller noted these awards and many were dis­ played in a special case along with a powerpoint showcase of Poe's service activities. Many of the guests pre­ sented Poe with gifts and remembrances, including his desk nameplate, several plaques of appreciation and service, a chess set, a tribute for he and his wife Josephine, and a county pin. Showing a bit of emotion during presentation of the sentimental and humorous tributes, Poe thanked every­ one and then proceeded to help Miller hand out awards to other members of the 1450th including Tim Stamp­ er, Herb Wells and Tracy Lemly, as well as an award to Norman Cheek for his sup­ port of the Guard and their families. Col. Oxford thanked Poe's family for supporting him during his service to the Guard, and said, 'You can have him back now, but we're not through with him yet." §MS (glMN! 2006 CHEVY COBALT yy Si UK.781 Vuto - AC - Cruise - Tilt - CI) Player. - 3(!+MP( MSRI' M • <><> S 4 RED TAG SALE '4 Photo by Linda Burchette 1SG Ralph Poe is congratulated by County Manager Dan McMillan. , 2006 CHI VY SILVERADO 25004x4 1 1 1 M \ ( iisioni < lolli Sr.i(s Vnto I ill < 'niisr (».0| 11 ailci iiig Package pnoto oy Linaa burcneneo Ralph Poe received a beautifully made chess set at the party. redtag 'yyyi"' SALE •MSRIgSI^iyj/l'O Photos are for illustrative purposes only rnoio oy Linaa burcnene Here he Is seen with two of the many awards and presents he received. 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Photos courtesy of Tom Reeves E-mail winter sporting events to www.sports@jeffersonpost.com �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS Local hunting stories Josh Hazlewood holds up one of the many fish he caught off a pier in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Josh Hazlewood is shown with ribbons and trophy he won at a recent fishing competition. Youth has unforgettable fishing experience The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce sponsored their first "Take a Kid Fishing" tournament on October 15, 2005. Local resident, Josh Hazlewood, 13 year-old son of Judy Hazlewood of Jefferson and Gerry Hazlewood of West Jefferson, participated in the event. The tournament involved about 250 people who fished on piers from Cherry Grove to Murrells Inlet and had participants from North and South Carolina. Each "team", consisting of one adult over 18 and one child, had to be registered a couple of weeks ahead of time. The fishing began Saturday at 7 a.m. and ended at noon. Every registered participant was provided with breakfast, lunch, and a free t-shirt. Each child also received a gift bag. Medals were given for first place winners in different age groups. This was an event intended to provide an opportunity for learning and relationship building for the adults and children who participated, also giving the parent (or other adult participant) and the child a chance to do something fun together. Josh and his mother by Appalachian Sports In­ balanced offense that has averaged more than half of its 431 yards per game this season through the air. However, it was a classic example of the run setting up the pass, as Williams' first pass attempt - which came a minute-and-a-half into the second quarter - went for 47 yards to Wil­ liam Mayfield. The long gain set up a 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Daniel Bettis that gave Appalachian a 14-0 lead. On its very next posses­ sion, Appalachian marched 99 yards in 18 plays and stretched its advantage to 21-0 on an acrobatic eightyard touchdown catch by Mayfield in the corner of the end zone. The Mountaineers took 8:40 off the clock on the drive alone, which was lon­ ger than they had possessed the ball in any second period all season. Richardson added his sec­ ond touchdown run of the af­ ternoon from three yards out with 1:49 to go in the third quarter to stretch the lead to 28-0 after an eight-play, 98yard drive. Linebacker Monte Smith capped ASU's impressive all-around effort with a 22yard interception return for a touchdown, Appalachian's fourth defensive touchdown of the season. Western Carolina (5-4, 43 SoCon) spoiled the Apps' shutout bid when backup quarterback Josh Lee threw decided to take advantage of this opportunity to simply enjoy a fun day together with no expectations of winning anything. However, after everyone's weigh-ins, Josh ended up winning three first place medals in his age group; Single Largest Catch (.85 lbs.), Total Largest Catch (9.85 lbs. - a total of 31 fish) and Most Unusual Catch (grass shad or greenback). Included in the catch were pompanos, blues and spots. Each first place winner was invited to a picnic at 3 p.m. that day to combine with the other seven participating piers' first place winners to see who received the trophies. After a fun day of fishing, gorgeous weather and being very pleased (not to mention "surprised") with the medals, Josh and Judy begin their trip home, without even a thought of winning a trophy. Even without the medals, their trip had been a memorable one and a wonderful experience. A few days later, Josh received word that he had also won a trophy and a tackle box from Bass Pro Shop. This Ashe County Middle School student will never forget this fishing trip to South Carolina. Apps win 35-7 over Western formation November 12, 2005 BOONE, N.C. - Appa­ lachian State University earned its first Southern Conference championship since 1999, its first NCAA IAA playoff berth since 2002 and brought the Old Moun­ tain Jug back to Boone after a one-year hiatus with a 357 victory over Western Caro­ lina on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. A school-record crowd of 25,584 saw No. 8 Appala­ chian claim its 19th win in the past 21 meetings with its archrival. The Mountaineers out-gained the Catamounts 413-210 and grinded out scoring drives of 98 and 99 yards in the triumph. Appalachian racked up 235 of the 413 yards on the ground. Running back Kevin Richardson turned in his fourth 100-yard performance of the season with 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Richie Wil­ liams added 84 yards to lead the ground attack. Williams also enjoyed an efficient afternoon as a passer, completing 10-of15 for 164 yards and two touchdowns. His two scoring strikes gave him 51 for his ca­ reer to break Joe Burchette's school record of 50 set from 1999-2002. The Water Payton Award candidate now holds all but one career passing record at Appalachian. The school's career, single-season and single-game leader in total offense, passing yards, completion percentage and touchdown passes needs just nine more completions to be­ come ASU's all-time leader in that category. Appalachian looked a lot like the Mountaineer teams that won three conference titles in the 1990s on its first possession, as it ran the ball all on all six plays of a 72yard touchdown drive that gave it a 7-0 lead less than five minutes into the game. Williams set the tone on the very first play with a seasonlong 42-yard run and run­ ning back Richardson punc­ tuated the impressive series with a two-yard touchdown. ASU continued to pound away at WCU on the ground throughout the first quarter. In fact, the Apps didn't even attempt a pass in the period, a marked departure from a w. $1,500.00 - WANTED • TOUGHEST & BADDEST Divisions for Men ages 18-40 NO ENTRY FEE-JUST OUTS! 3-1 Min. Rds. of JUST SLUGGING! While most of the 25,000 plus App fans wore black or gold on Saturday, these three die-hards decided to brave the cold temperatures and wear their school colors in the form of body paint. a five-yard touchdown pass to Michael Hines. Defensive linemen Marques Murrell and Joe Suiter led the Mountaineers defensively with 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks apiece. Murrell two sacks gave him Magic Video Home Entertainment Jefferson • 336-246-5605 Adv. Tks. S12 • At Door S14 • Child 5-2 SoCon) or a three-way tie with GSU and Furman (8-2, 4-2 SoCon). The Mountaineers will look for their first outright league title since 1995 when they travel to last-place Elon (3-7, 0-6 SoCon) next Satur­ day. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Rhodes Stadium in Elon, N.C. NOTES: ASU athletics director Charlie Cobb, Chan­ cellor Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock and athletics facilities cam­ paign chairperson Ed Broyhill were on the field to of­ ficially unveil Appalachian's new facilities enhancement campaign at halftime of the contest ... the $32 million project includes a new Kidd Brewer Stadium complex on the east side of the stadium, an indoor practice facility and new stadiums for Moun­ taineer baseball, soccer and softball ... for more on the campaign, please click here ... the game ball was para­ chuted into Kidd Brewer by members of the Green Beret Parachute Team from Ft. Bragg, N.C. ... the crowd of 25,584 surpassed the previ­ ous ASU record of 25,301 set on Oct. 15, 1988 versus Furman ... ASU's school-re­ cord average of 23,169 fans per game is good for second in the nation, only 363 fans per game behind Montana ... Appalachian concluded a 4-0 regular season at Kidd Brewer Stadium, marking the first time in school his­ tory that ASU has posted three-straight undefeated campaigns at home... the win extended the Mountaineers' school-record home winning streaks to 16-consecutive regular-season games and 15-straight contests overall. THE BEST GIFTS ARE THE ONES THAT GO. fi ; ||# , 0\ , fME % \3 silfilS Blue Ridge Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles, Inc. 310 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson • phone (336) 219-0100 • fax (336) 219-0136 brgcuvi@earthlink.net Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • Saturdays by appointment Elmer Eldreth is the winner for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. Congratulations, Elmer! He guessed more winning teams than any other contestant, and guessed closest to the tie-breaker. / /* " Please play the Jefferson Post Football Contest again next week! WILKES HONDA Jefferson Post 703 Edgewood Road • Wilkesboro, NC NASCAR (336) 667-8151 Contest Winner Rhonda Aw! Nobody won this week's Jefferson National Guard Armory To Enter, Sign Up Now At Advance Ticket Outlets! Thirteen year old Zack Brooks killed his first buck, a five pointer, with his grandfather, John Brooks, by his side. Zack killed the deer with a SD Caliber Thomas Center muzzel loader on Saturday, November 12. For All Your Golf, Work S Utility Needs Regional Championships. MAN ENOUGH? SIGN UP NOW FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOV. 18 8 19, 2005 • 8 PM a conference-leading 9.5 for the season. Appalachian earned the SoCon's automatic bid to the I-AA playoffs by holding the advantage in any tiebreak­ ers involving a two-way tie with Georgia Southern (8-3, Luke Goss of West Jefferson killed this 17 point buck in Wisconsin while hunting with his dad,Terry.The deer scored 165 2/8. Gilts That Go Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. The race winner was Kyle Busch, who's average speed was 102.641 mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! I art r» MM m> > Vf C4r» t* "*» «>-*» •#*>» TT^r-V', -rfrfi »«•*>* n«;inNj U * Mi CHWKM ***<•»*» Mm & Ji ' �JEFFERSON POST Tips for Rejuvenating Traditional Holiday Decor who enter through the front door by replacing flowers in a wreath with white feathers and glittered ornaments. Create a flurry of excite­ ment for holiday snacks. Whether you are tak­ ing treats to a holiday party or serv­ ing food at your own get-together, even the most mundane food can be entic­ ing. Create festive snowman toppers with pressed cotton balls, pipe cleaners and felt scraps to adorn the top of your holiday hors d'oeuvres. Don't forget the serving platters; After years of use, holiday decor can become old and lifeless. Breathe life back into those cherished orna­ ments, wreaths and stock­ ings with a little inspiration and a few fresh ideas. The makers of Perfect Glue offer these help­ ful tips for updating your holiday season. Add dazzle to dated decor. Instead of reus­ ing the same decora­ tions this season, create chic twists on traditional decor. Take an old, tattered table­ cloth and make it new again by gluing poinsettias to the trim. Give stockings a fresh look by gluing mini orna­ ments along the top cuff. Create excitement for all Main Street Discount s •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets • Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match • Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads • Comforters Southern Ashe County ! Home has easy access to the Jefferson's, Wilkesboro & Boone & offers 3BR/3BA. 1st level with a full finished basement. Features include wood/carpet/vinyl & tile floors, FP-wood, ceiling fans, AC, rear/side decks, patio area, a private yard 8c paved drive! The home exterior is maintenance free with brick & vinyl. 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Courtesy of ARA Content MOTIVATED SELLER! PHONE: 336-384-3945 REDUCED! ON THE MOVE FOR YOU ten on strips of paper, such as "Today I will help cook dinner." Tack to the wall, mantle or other desired area. By adding new decorative elements to hohday favor­ ites, your decor will remain lively and exciting while www.activerealtync.com 9375 NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM ing shape over that one, pressing gently. Repeat until you have created 24 stock­ ings. Next, cut ribbon into twenty-four, 1 1/2 inch pieces to create loops for hanging. Loop the ribbon and attach to the inside of the stocking with a bead of glue. Decorate stockings with any embel­ lishments you desire. Number the small tags 1 through 24 and tie a num­ bered tag onto each loop. String the stockings in numerical order through the cording or ribbon, making a knot at each end to hold stockings in place. Leave at least one foot of cording or ribbon on each end to allow for mounting. Finally, stuff each stocking with candy or "gifts of kindness" writ­ make your own using foam rounds and decorative paper. You can even embellish them with ribbon, fringe and other small accents. Reinvent a hohday tradi­ tion. For over 150 years, people have used advent calendars to count down the days of December. This year, hang your handmade cre­ ation on a garland stretched across the fireplace or down the stair rail. For each stocking repre­ senting the remaining days before Christmas, lightly trace around a stocking template onto cardstock and decorative papers; cut out. Apply a thin layer of Perfect Glue 1 along edges of the stocking shape, avoiding the top edge. Fit another stock­ PAGE 3B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 OUtkVtfl ItA. R R O F ^ E R T I E : AsheMtn@skybest.com TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Lin M. 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Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain l(X)% tinancing. There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. This is not a government subsidized loan. It s simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI SOUTH FORK RIVERFRONT! Over I to 10 people. Very good rental property or Mountain view. $225,000 Land Listings: Did you know that you don't need mdney for a down payment on a GETAWAY/INVESTMENT! 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Privately located in a Quail Ridge Estates Maurice and Debbie Jordan P0 Box 642 West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-982-4354 debmoe@skybest.com www.quailridgeestates.com With elevations between 3000 and 4500, the rustic Mulatto Mountain community of Quail Ridge Estate home sites is nestled between West Jefferson and Boone, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The select homesites of Quail Ridge Estates reflect timbered seclusion...from approximately 1 to 1.5 acres. You'll find an extraordinary range of options for the mountain lifestyle you've longed for, with prices starting in the low $30,000's. Homes restricted 1400 square feet for 1 story and 1800 square feet for multi-story homes. On site construction only. From West Jefferson lake HWY 221 south 7/10 miles from red light at HWY 163 and HWY 221 to 2nd road on the left -Mulatto Mountain Road. Take Mulatto Mountain Road 3 miles. Quail Ridge Estates is on the left. �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST FARM NEWS A glimpse of the future Louisville, Ky. - Kayla Lyalls, left, of Lansing, and Rebecca Crawford of West Jefferson attended the 2005 National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., along with more than 50,000 people on October 26-28. Lyalls and Crawford are members of the Ashe County FFA Chapter. Toyota's focus at the Na­ tional FFA Convention cen­ tered on community service, both at its display booth and other sponsorship areas. Four non-profit groups - American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Na­ tional Center for Family Lit­ eracy, and the Special Olym­ pics - joined in this effort, offering advice and ideas to FFA members on how to start community-service projects. The FTX Concept Truck provides a hint to the direc­ tion in size (6 ¥i feet in height, 19 feet in length) and styl­ ing of future Toyota full-size pickups. The truck, which is powered by a V8 hybrid gaselectric engine, is a one-of-akind demonstration vehicle. Toyota also showcased a pair of trucks that are just now hitting showrooms: the allnew 2006 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab, and the 2006 full-size Tundra Double Cab. Kilby's Livestock Market will be closed for the holidays on November 21, December 19, and December 26. Kilby's Livestock Market Inc. Sale Report for November 14, 2005 Kind Wt. Range Price Range 35.00 - 50.00 Goats Cow/Calf pair by the Head Kayla Lyalls, left, of Lansing, and Rebecca Crawford of West Jefferson stand next to Toyota's FTX Concept Truck at recently FFA Convention. Tour of local farm Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows Cows 123.00 - 130.00 114.00 - 120.00 79.00 - 111.00 78.00 - 114.50 98.00 - 113.00 100.00 - 100.00 93.50 - 100.00 82.00 - 82.00 70.00 - 77.50 Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers 72.00 - 72.00 65.00 - 142.00 57.50 - 138.00 65.00 - 132.00 70.00 -112.00 58.00 - 106.00 86.50 -101.00 67.50 - 74.50 47.50 - 74.00 53.00 - 53.00 49.00 - 54.00 46.50 - 57.00 52.00 - 52.00 Photo Courtesy of Extension Service Members of the Ashe County Agricultural Trails Committee recently toured farms and agri­ cultural businesses in Madison County to gain ideas for the trail being established in Ashe County. This program was organized as a result of a grant from the NC State University com­ munity development program to learn best practices and evaluate efforts.The group enjoyed the tour and learned a great deal about best practices they can incorporate in Ashe.They are pictured here at Wake Robin Farm. Ashe residents participating included Ron and Suzanne Joyner, Jim Hinkel, Bruce Miller, Don and Carol Tucker, Lon and Carol Coulter, Virginia Tate, Pella Riley and Julie Landry. Southern States Subaru •RIVEN BY WHAT'S INSIDE Southern States Subaru 199 Hwy 105 Ext. • Boone, NC 828-264-0675 • 800-844-2665 www.southernstatessubaru.com • southernstatessubaru@yahoo.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 5B EDUCATION 4-H staff attend conference Pictured left to right are this year's Ashe County High School nominees for Governor's School of North Carolina. They are Julia Phipps, Jimmy Patrick and Cynthia Kastl. Governor's School nominees The following students from Ashe County High School have been nominat­ ed for the Governor's School of North Carolina, which is the oldest statewide sum­ mer residential program for academically and intel­ lectually gifted high school students in the nation. Nominations are based on academic aptitude, academ­ ic achievement, scholastic performance, and personal information. Jimmy Pat­ rick and Julia Phipps been nominated in Performing Arts and Cynthia Kastl in Dance. These students will submit their applications in order to compete with others in our region. These students will each be in- vited to audition on Febru­ ary 11, 2006. Selected stu­ dents will attend a six week summer program in the area of their nomination. Funded annually by the General Assembly of North Carolina, the program is administered by the Public Schools of North Carolina, State Board of Education, Department of Public Instruction through the Exceptional Children Division. A Board of Gov­ ernors, appointed by the State Board of Education, acts as an advisory body. Notification of selection will be mailed to student on March 10, 2006. Congratulations to Jim­ my, Julia and Cynthia! Ashe County 4-H School Age Care staff enjoyed ex­ panding their knowledge at the three-day North Carolina School Age Care Conference on November 3-5, 2005. The statewide conference was held at the Benton Conven­ tion Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Ashe County staff members were among the 300 people attending the conference. Staff attended a variety of workshops each day from such topics as behavioral management, enrichment ac­ tivity ideas, hiring and train­ ing staff, aligning afterschool with the school day, and how to develop a quality afterschool program. Participants also had a chance to network with other professionals to share new ideas and experi­ ences. Ashe County 4-H staff members attending the con­ ference are as follows: Shelia Blevins, 4-H Blue Ridge Afterschool On Site Co­ ordinator Jennifer White, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Community Learning Center Tutor Coor­ dinator, Blue Ridge Lena Rhodes, 4-H Blue Ridge Afterschool Group Leader Angie Calhoun, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Community Learning Center Activity Di­ rector, Blue Ridge Susie Hardin, 4-H Blue Ridge Afterschool Group Leader Shelby McNeill, 4-H Moun­ tain View Afterschool On Site Coordinator Debbie Severt, 4-H Moun­ tain View Afterscool On Site Coordinator Andrea Baker, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Community Learning Center Tutor Coor­ dinator, Mountain View Hillary Cooper, 4-H Moun­ tain View Afterschool Group Leader Carl Burgess, 4-H Moun­ tain View Afterschool Group Leader Adriann Loggins, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Commu­ nity Learning Center Activity Director, Mountain View Jennifer Rodriguez, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Commu­ nity Learning Center Activity Director, Mountain View Lori Robinson, 4-H Moun­ tain View Afterschool Group Leader Belinda Hawkins, 4-H Mountain View Afterschool Group Leader Ranger Tom Randolph greeted Pack 214 scouts when they visited Mt. Jefferson State Park. Ranger Randolph did a com­ pass treasure hunt with all the scouts and they also learned about animals which live on the mountain. Many thanks go out to Ranger Randolph for these educational programs. CALL FOR WEEKEND SPECIALS Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citizens receive 25% off 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 Nights & Weekends & Mobile-to-Mobile! Nationwide Rate Plans with Rollover Minutes Shown above is Pack 214 with the Christmas float they built for last week's parade. The float por­ trayed a family whose dad returned home from the war. Terry Saunders, his wife, Cindy, and children, T.J. and Katlyn, (shown left) rode the float and waved to the parade goers. Pack 214 wants to thank Pizza Plus for their sponsorship of this project. 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Applications are available at Cooperative Extension Ashe County Center, JobLink, Ashe County High School and Wilkes Community College Ashe Campus. Applications are due on or before February 3, 2006. Scholarship awards will be announced in the spring. "A local scholarship com­ mittee of ECA leaders choose the applications that will represent Ashe County," said Shepherd. "These applica­ tions are then sent to anoth­ er district of ECA leaders to choose the winner from the district." North Carolina State Uni­ versity and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. ZK.ts-tcoircud Dru Thompson, 4-H Pro­ gram Assistant, SOS Damian Kelleher, 4-H Pro­ gram Associate, Migrant Edu­ cation Sarah Hash, 4-H Pro­ gram Assistant, 21st Century TRAC Linda Blackburn, 4-H Pro­ gram Associate, SAC Jennifer Miller, 4-H Pro­ gram Associate, SAC At the conference, Linda Blackburn, 4-H ProgramAsso­ ciate, SAC was voted in by the membership as the upcoming 2007 President of the North Carolina School Age Care Co­ alition. Shelby McNeill, 4-H Mountain View Afterschool On Site Coordinator and Jen­ nifer Miller, 4-H Program As­ sociate, SAC were recognized as being members of the NCSACC Governing Board. Jen­ nifer Miller,membership chair and conference committee and Shelby McNeill as Regional Representative for Western Region of North Carolina. 4H Westwood Afterschool was acknowledged for receiving their 5 stars license. Pack 214 news Time is now to apply for scholarships Scholarship applications are now available for fall 2006. Each year the North­ west District Extension and Community Association presents two scholarships to further the education of two individuals. While one schol­ arship will be presented to a youth who is currently a se­ nior in high school, the other scholarship is presented to an individual who has com­ pleted high school and has had a break in his/her edu­ cation and wishes to further his/her education. The pur­ pose of the scholarship is to assist students in earning a degree at any North Carolina College in any field of study, with priority given to Family and Consumer Sciences. Each scholarship award is $600.00. "Applicants in our county are competing with appli­ cants from the district which includes 13 counties," said Carolyn Shepherd, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences. "Ashe County resi­ dents have received at least six of the scholarships in the Amber Woodard, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Commu­ nity Learning Center Activity Director Rhonda Sullivan, 4-H Westwood On Site Coordinator Shelby Dowell, 4-H Westwood On Site Coordinator Tiffany Benge, 4-H Westwood Afterschool Group Leader Brittany Lambert, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Commu­ nity Learning Center Activity Director, Westwood Eric Houck, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Community Learn­ ing Center Activity Director, Westwood Mamie Sizemore, 4-H Westwood Afterschool Group Leader Trey Simmons, 4-H TRAC 21st Century Community Learning Center On Site Co­ ordinator, Ashe County High School Jada Weaver, 4-H Bulldog Alert SOS On Site Coordina­ tor Joni Farmer, 4-H Bulldog Alert SOS Group Leader Joyce Powers, 4-H Bulldog Alert SOS Group Leader Carolina • Farm Credit hmtamnt Call us, m are the home tendmg esperts! www.cafottnafarmcradit.coni David Price - Branch Manager 507 E. 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CLASSIFIED DEADUNES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit witi be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. 30-Special Notices PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub­ ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences. Limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, financial status or national origin includes children un­ der the age of 16 living with parents or legal custodian:. pregnant women & people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This news­ paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for legal estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found Found at Ashe County Library Ring Call 846-2041 Found in Lansing Area. Jack Russell, white with black/brown markings. Call Mail orders should be sent with payment to: Classified Advertising The Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694 (We accept personal check, Visa or Master Card) I Telephone: (336) 846-7164 Fax: (336)846-7165 e-mail: classified® jeffersonpost.com Web: www.jeffersonpost.com 100-General Services 384-2642 for more information. Found in Todd Area. Female German Shepherd. Has limp on right side, back leg. Friendly but shy. 877-5637 or 982-3201 If not claimed, will give only to a good home. Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run • for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 100-General Services 30-Special Notices If you have left pictures with us PLEASE remember to come in and pick them up. THANKYOU Jefferson Post Let our Classified Ads Go To Work For You! Give us a Call at 846-7164 HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart NEW THERAPIES COMING TO JEFFERSON! CEDSA Computerized ElectroDermal Stress Analysis 21st Century Complementary Medicine How Can It Help You? This testing has the ability to search the body to the very root cause of your medical condition, we all want to live the highest quality life possible. 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WILKES COMMUNITY I WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE I COLLEGE Events Operation Specialist Graphics Design Specialist/Instructor For more information call: For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6422 (336) 838-6172 or 838-6422 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A Licensed Mechanical Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. EOE Please submit qualifications and rate sheet to: Mechanical Contractor P.O. Box 1414 • West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 140-Help Wanted 140-Help Wanted High Country Health Care System Hospice currently has an opening for a Social Worker to serve Ashe and Alleghany. Position delivers varied social work services to Hospice patients and families. Candidate must have at least a bachelor's degree from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Social Work experience preferred. Good salary and benefits package. Mail or fax your resume to: Carole Maulden Human Resources High Country Health Care System 400 Shadowline High Country Health CareDrive, Suite 100-B Boone, NC 28607 Telephone: (828) 265-3388 Fax: (828)264-9154 State licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified. EEO and ADA employer. Style Depot is looking for Enthuastic Stylists to help with our increasing clientale base. Flexible hours and a great working environment. Contact the salon Monday thru Friday at 336-846-1772 Looking for experience digital satellite installers to set up high tech equipment at customers' homes. Travel within a one to two hour radius of Wilkes County. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to deliver/pickup and set J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is interested in employing Certified Nursing Assistants who have a love for the elderly population. We offer excellent health benefits, paid time off, flexible hours, educational incentives and lots of wonderful residents and employees who will welcome you with open arms. Come join us! Margate Health & Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is seeking an MDS Coordinator with a minimum of one year of experience. We offer an excellent salary, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, applicable educational programs and voluntary benefits. Come join our team of exceptional caregivers. Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 One full time Certified Nursing Assistant position needed at Appalachian/Brian Estates. Hours are Friday through Tues­ day 3pm-11pm to work in our Home Care program. Must be resident-oriented, kind, and reliable. Wonderful working environment with excellent benefits. Apply in person, MonFri, 9:00-4:00 at 163 Shadowline Drive Boone, NC up big screen TVs, must be willing to learn technical service skills. Truck Delivery Driver Apply directly to Big CDL with Hazmat TV's 1108 D Street, N. Wilkesboro required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-838-0000 336-246-6569 140-Help Wanted Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Margate Health and Rehab Center located in beautiful mountains of Jefferson, is currently looking for the right nurses to fill our open RN/LPN charge nurse positions. New graduates welcome! Margate is offering competitive pay rates, great benefits, flexible 8 hour scheduling, a great team work environment, and the ability to grow within. If you are a team player and have a love in your heart for our growing elderly population, please stop by and fill out an application. 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 (336)246-5581 We are also accepting applications for Part Time and PRN positions. YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT I (Position # 743-99-0102) Full-time position with New River Behavioral HealthCare Service Provision, based in Watauga County. Duties include providing one to one contact with children & families including skill development, behavioral interventions, supportive counseling, psycho educational development; includes training to care givers. Typical work hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 with flexibility. Requirements: High school graduation & two years of experience working with emotionally/ mentally handicapped consumers. Salary grade/range: (61) $25,980-29,568. Submit state application to: Watauga Employment Security Commission, 207 Winkler's Creek Road, Boone, NC 28607. Applications accepted until filled. EOE/AAE 170-Antiques ANTIQUES Rare Black Walnut Icebox, Large 6 Door4 Drawer Hoosier Cabinet, In Original Condition. Framed American Primitive Portraits and Other American & English Antiques. 246-2586 235-Christmas Trees CHOOSE & CUT Fraser Firs Christmas Trees For Sale 6' to 8'. $17.00 384-2281 DID YOU KNOW1 Our Classifieds. reach everyone in the county? Let our Classified Ads go to work for you! Give us a call at 336-846-7164 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. Classifieds make "Cents' "Cents make Dollars" Leather Loveseat, Oversized Chair, & Ottoman. $1700 KITS 336-372-4247 AKC Husky Puppies for Sale Will be ready in 3 weeks. $200 each. If interested call 384-2905 or 982-8603 YARD SALES Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later • then -Fri. 9 am Fri. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. FREE to A Good Home. Beautiful 4 Pt. Male Himalayan, neutered and a female Calico cat, spayed. Inside and Outside. Wonderful lap cats. 336-982-3862 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies 300Miscellaneous Born August 30, '05 FOR SALE-AKC Registered-$400 Call Cheryl Roberts 336-385-6002 BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Check us out on For Sale: Sun Quest Pro 16 bulb Tanning Bed. Bulbs included, plus an extra set of bulbs still in the box. Excellent condition. Asking $2500.00. Please call 384-1121 anytime. Sell It! Buy It! Fix It! Call 846- 7164 Sell It! For Sale: Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael Are available at the M -J M: -J M J IIK-A Jefferson Post for We lease Pianos. purchase. Each kit New & Used Grands. includes: 6 Signs We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & 60 Price Stickers rebuild pianos. 6 Directional Arrows Acme - Piano Man Marking Pen 800-745-3950 Inventory & Tip 330-Pets Sheet. For only $5.95 each 336-359-2980 Loveseat, Coffee' table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. PIANO SERVICE H/1 ikfii a :i 250-Furniture Clayton Marcus Brown 310-Musical 260-Garage/Yard Sales Buy ft! Fix It! Call 8467164 the web at www.jefferson post.com WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Development/Community Relations Specialist For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6422 SlOO REWARD NEEDED IMMEDIATELY BLACK FEMALE A Licensed Mechanical Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. EOE Please submit qualifications arid rate sheet to: Mechanical Contractor P.O. Box 1414 • West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CURRENTLY HAS A FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR A REGISTERED NURSE. 7PM TO 7AM WITH A SIGNING BONUS Call 336-372-3226 or visit www.amhsparta.org MINIATURE SCHNAUZER Lost 11/2/05 in the vicinity of Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Phone 877-1674 NO QUESTIONS ASKED NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A licensed General Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. Work duties will include buildings, grounds, general maintenance, welding, fabrication, PM activities, managing mini projects and other assigned duties. Must be willing to travel and on call 24x7. Must provide all of your own tools, cell phone and pager. Must be self managed and provide OSHA 300 log for previous three years as well as resume' with references. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer Please submit qualifying documents and rate sheets to: General Contractor • P. O. Box 1414 West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 International Electronics Company General Assembly Corporation of West Jefferson is a leading international provider of electronics manufacturing services. Due to its continuing growth, the company needs two self-motivated people to join its team in the vital roles of Quality Assurance Engineer and Setup/Maintenance Technician. Quality Assurance Engineer The prime duty of this position is to insure that the company's production quality is maintained in a uniform way for all products. In addition, implementing ISO and other quality standards throughout the plant will be Setup/Maintenance Technician The first of two main areas of responsibility in this position is setting up the wide range of machines the company utilizes to manufacture the numerous orders it receives. This includes programming certain machines. a top priority. The successful candidate must possess a data-driven approach to analysis and problem solving and should be familiar with ISO standards and the ISO certification process. He or she should enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, have excellent communication skills, and be well versed in the use of computers. A Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline or equivalent is a requirement for this role, and experience in the electronics industry is preferred. The second main area of responsibility is insuring that all the company's manufacturing machinery is maintained and functioning effectively at all times. The successful candidate must be a qualified mechanic, preferably with experience in the electronics industry. He or she should be people oriented and skilled in the use of computers. If you feel you have the qualities and experience to fill either of these important positions, please apply to: Tom Lane • President General Assembly Corporation • 140 Industrial Park Way • West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone: 336-246-5143 • Fax: 336-846-1676 • E-mail: tlane@gacnc.com �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 7B Classifieds 345-Hunting K & D Taxidermy 626 Peach Bottom Rd Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Call Today (336) 359-2423 Shoulder Mount $180 The Biggest Deer Killed: FREE! 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information 410-Motorcycles/ 4-Wheelers For Sale 1999 Harley Davidson "Sportster 1200 custom." Very clean, garage kept. New Badlander Seat, new Dunlop tires. Great looking Sportster with lots of chrome. Have to see to appreciate, call anytime. 336-384-3622 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent Call 336-384-4228 2 Bedroom GRUBB LOGGING Apartment for rent in Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 Timber Wanted Large or Small Tracts. Rash Brothers Logging 384-1227 or 977-3651 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, West Jefferson area'. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC 'One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available I CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale IOUAL NOUMNO OPVONIUNII' For more information, Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? Keep Checking the Classified Ads. Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 460-Mobile Homes for Rent FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Sandra at 336-846-7164 LOOKING TO MOVE? WE HAVE THE HOME FOR YOU! Close to Boone & West Jefferson 2 BR/2BA home $850/mo., Cute 2BR/2BA home in West Jefferson, $600/mo. Just outside of West Jefferson, 1 BR/1 BA home, $350/mo. In West Jefferson 1 BR/1 BA apartment for $325/mo. Call Carolina Mountain Properties today at 336-246-3010 for more information. Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office, Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd. $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 490-Houses / Apts. for Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER Home outside Jefferson City Limit with over 2,300 sq. feet. HDW Floors, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Full basement. 2 fireplaces, gas heat, small stream. Call 982-6464 after 6:00 pm 500-Moblie Homes for Sale ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? Check out the ads in the Classified section. Drive A Short . Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is • "First in Quailty, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain CityTN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Check Out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers Land Home , Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, Ypu Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 Ashe County's only subscription newspaper - The Jefferson Post Moving or Improving [P Lots for Sale Davis Acres on 163 3-1 Acre, 1-5 Acre. $12,000 and up. 828-465-0654 you need to rent, buy sell, FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 the Post Classifieds POST 846-7164 Fri. Nov. 25 Tues. Nov. 22 @ 9AM Any Questions Call 336-846-7164 ^ |^l * & Molding available 336-877-5128 Details 1-800-222-6335x6000 Country Business Administrative Assistant, World Medical Mission Opportunity for individual with strong administrative skills to and assist with general office operations in the technical area of World Medical Mission. Facilities and Safety Coordinator Full-time opportunity for capable person experienced in a wide variety of property maintenance and operational activities, including weekly inspection of assigned facilities and related reporting. Position facilitates safety and requires expertise in securing vendor/contractor services. TEMPORARY/SEASONAL POSITIONS Weekend Switchboard Operator Immediate need for a courteous individual to manage switchboard during non-business (weekend daytime) hours. Responsibilities include running switchboard, taking accurate messages and representing Samaritan's Purse in a gracious and professional manner. Experience preferred. Office/Clerical Positions (VARIOUS) Opportunities for individuals with strong administrative, interpersonal and comput­ er skills to support seasonal and end-of-year functions. Must demonstrate proficien­ cy with Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook. Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit www.samaritan.org for more information about these and other openings, or to download employment application. Send to Human Resources, Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; phone 828-262-1980 / fax 828-266-1038 J 038. (Aroton Jr f/Coote f7m/>rooeme*tt EMPORIUM* H Specializing *£• in Drywall • Framing • Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing Lojos' Business Cms Brochures • Camera Ready Ads 336.384.4352 e* REATALS Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 Mountain Aire. Seafood & Statklwuse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection Glendale Springs, N.C. 336-982-3060 «y SATELLITE MHE COUNTY ROOFING IS Years Experience JEFFERSON RENT-ALL, INC Dance Floors Tents Air Walks Tables Balloons Chairs Flowers . 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M - Th 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. Tues.Nov. 22 IS FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. home in Edition Processing - Call Elaine at the furnish a are as follows: 0 Local Graphic Design Company Offering • Logo Design * Web Design * Camera Ready Advertising * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, Pamphlets & Flyers Accomodating all your design needs. Contact BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 add on or In At An Earlier Deadline. The Deadlines At Otde Friends you will find "b atI manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words for 4 weeks $33.67 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. Any Classified Ads Will Need To Be turned • All types of kiln dried cabinet grade lumber • Specializing in reclaimed Wormy Chestnut & Oak 1115Professionals Find everything Due To Our Thanksgiving Printing Schedule, STURGILL'S HARDWOOD'S 535-Commercial Property 530-Lots & Acreage 530-Lots & Acreage 500-Mobile Homes for Sale ^SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION^ QUALITY Wta/tr REASONABLE PRICES V STEVE M. BARKER REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PO Box 374 • Jefferson, NC 336-877-3382 • 336-977-3017 EXCAVATING SERVICES A^COLDIRON'S EXCAVATING^ A HIGH COUNTRY D R Y W A L L HANGING & FINISHING THOMAS JARMAN OWNER 336-385-1450 OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FULLY INSURED B3T LEGAL ASSISTANCE J1 Need Legal Assistance? ^ Call Sherrie R. Hodges, Attorney at Law, PLLC • (336) 846-2511 or visit Our Office Located at 401 East Main StreeL Unit 1. Jefferson • Back Hoe • Small Track Hoe • • Gravel Hauling • Call Nick Coldiron at 336-982-3305 or Cell: 977-2151 Mike Coldiron at 336-982-4658 (Located Across from the Jefferson Post Office) Offering the Following Services: • Family Law: Premarital Agreements. Separation. Divorce. Same Change. Custody. Child Support. Domestic Violence, Adoption • Real Estate: Purchase. Refinance. Home Equity. Deeds, Deeds of Trust. Promissory Notes • Wills and Estates: Wills, Codicils. Powers of Attorney. Living Wills, Probate • Social Security Disability • Traffic Tickets • Immigration Assistance Have a Legal Need Not Falling Within the Above Categories? Call Our Office to See How We May Be Able to Assist You! We now accept debit and credit cards: Visa. Mastercard. Discover & American Express 4 �PAGE 8B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 1160-Tree Service 1195-Legals missioner. Increased or upset bid on the property hereinabove described is invited and may be made through December 5, 2005, at 5:00 p.m., by deposit­ ing $ 7,297.50 in the 1195-Legals office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe NOTICE TO County; and if this is CREDITORS done, future sales will be public sales at the Having qualified as Courthouse door. If no Executrix of the Estate increased or upset bid of Helen Wood is filed with the Court Elledge, late of Ashe during this period, the County, North Carolina, undersigned Commis­ this is to notify all sioner will apply to the persons having claims court for a confirmation against said estate to of said private sale. present them to the undersigned at PO Box This the 14th day of 6115, Gastonia, NC November 2005. 28056 on or before the 30th day of January, Sherrie R. Hodges 2006 or this Notice will PO Box 908 be pleaded in bar to Jefferson, NC 28640 their recovery. All (336) 846-2511 persons indebted to the Attorney for the estate will please make Petitioners immediate payment to the undersigned. Publication Dates: RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. This the 21st day of October, 2005. Jo Rhetta Elledge Cash, Executrix for the Estate of Helen Wood Elledge NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Stella Mae Sluder, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at PO Box 1049, West Jefferson, NC 28694 on or before 30th day of the January, 2006, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th day of October, 2005. Thelma Shepherd Administratrix for the Estate of Stella Mae Sluder NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 05-SP-92 11/18/05; 11/25/05 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE JEFFERSON MgfQt^SlFIEDS DURING OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION! for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching-the nation's highest honor for mathematics and science teachers, awarded by the White House. For more information and nomination Up to 25 words Price includes p forms, please visit www.paemst.org. M MK All atls must be prepaid. PI- M M Aw*rd» for Exc«H*ftC* id S Sci«nca Teaching .Mail ads w/paymefit to: Jefferson Post • PO Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Email: elassified@jeffersonpost.com Or come by our office located at 208 S. Second Ave. in West Jefferson. We accept Visa or Mastercar| For more information call Elaine at 336-846-7164. Shovel in the Savings with this Winter Classified Special! NOTICE TO CREDITORS This the 18th day of October, 2005. differently... Nominate outstanding teachers One Month IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FIE # 05-E-261 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of GILBERT ALLEN MILLER, deceased, late of 3077 Old Wilkesboro Road, Jefferson, NC 28640, Ashe County, North Carolina, the under­ signed does hereby notify all persons, firms and ' corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the under­ signed on or before the 6th day of February, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the undersigned. teachers do things 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of November 2005 ONLY $30 Normally $43.67 Helen M. Miller, Executrix PO Box 16 Glendale Springs, 28629 B I L L R. NAPIER AND WIFE, James M Deal, Jr. MELISSA G. NAPIER Deal, Moseley & Smith, Petitioners, LLP, Attorneys PO Box 311 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4734 BILLY J. NAPIER and SAVANNA E. NAPIER, a minor child, Respondents /\f terscHool p r o g r a m s Helping) kids *1 r»rf the K>ero within REPORT OF PRIVATE SALE AND INVITATION FOR UPSET BID Pursuant to an Order of the Court made in the above-entitled cause, the undersigned Com­ missioner has asked the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County to approve a private sale of the following tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the Piney Creek Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as a 14.061 Acre tract as recorded in Deed Book 260, Page 14341438, of the Ashe County Registry, to which recorded deed reference is hereby made for a more spe­ cific metes and bounds description thereof. A bid of $139,000.00 has been submitted to the undersigned Com- Now you don't have to wait in line for government services and information because now the government is officially online at FirstGrtv.gov. In an instant, you can print out tax and Social Security forms you used to wait in line for. 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WE'RE READY WHEN YOU ARE! 1440 BLOWING ROCK ROAD • BOONE, NC • WWW.HIGHCOUNTRYHONDABOONE.COM Photos by Linda Burchette and Teresa Laws SALES: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 7:OOpm • Saturday 8:30am - 5:OOpm / SERVICE: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm • Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Man murdered on NC 16 \ Gunman sought after EMTs find slain man by Jim Thompson Editor Local and state authori­ ties are looking for the killer of Timothy Dwayne Shatley, 30, of Grassy Creek. At about 11:30 p.m. Satur­ day, a person driving on N.C. 16 near the new bridge now under construction called authorities after seeing a man slumped over the wheel of van wrecked off the side of the road. "It was called in as a vehi­ cle accident," said Maj. Steve Houck of Ashe County Sher­ iffs Department. "It was at first dispatched as a 1050PI," which is a vehicle acci­ dent with personal injury. The first responders who reached the scene discov­ ered the driver was dead and called it in as a 1050-F, vehicle accident with fatal­ ity. According to Houck, one of the second group of first responders noticed what ap­ peared to be a bullet hole in the driver's side door. The Sheriff s Department was immediately contacted and deputies headed to the scene. What they found was that Shatley had apparently been driving a 1993 Chevy Astro van. He had been driving north, and the vehicle was found approximately 100 yards past the bridge. Based on evidence which Houck did not disclose, au­ thorities believe Shatley may have crossed the bridge, then slowed down or stopped at or near where Old Fields Church Road turns off the highway. "We believe some­ one may have been waiting for him there," Houck said. "The vehicle was shot at, then traveled about 250 feet before veering off the road to the right and striking one of the concrete barriers placed there by construction crews. "We are investigating this as a homicide," Houck said, adding that the SBI had been called in on the case. An au­ topsy on Shatley's body was scheduled for Tuesday. College marks opening of addition by Jim Thompson Editor One year and 17 days after breaking ground, the Ashe Center of Wilkes Com­ munity College celebrated the (near) completion of its news addition on Friday. Bob Caudill of Magnolia Construction, the main con­ tractor for the expansion, held a buffet (provided by Winner's Circle) for staff, faculty, students and invited guests at lunchtime Friday. Many people turned out for a first look at the new addi­ tion. The addition to the cam­ pus, which is located behind Ashe County High School, includes a student commons area, a new hall of class­ rooms, new office space and a large classroom that will seat nearly 50 people. "This is the first meeting space of this size available in the county," said Center Director Chris Robinson. The new construction adds over 12,000 square feet to the Ashe Center. While the bulk of the work is finished, there are details to be done. "We expect to be here another two weeks," said Caudill as he surveyed the results of his and his men's hard work over the Houck stated that there was only one visible bullet hole in the van, that on the driver's side. He said au­ thorities are not sure if this was made with a handgun or rifle, but he said the hole "suggests it was a large cali­ ber weapon." According to Houck, Shat­ ley was attending Wilkes Community College, had worked in the restaurant industry and had started a new job Saturday. He had no known criminal record. Photo by Jim Thompson Ashe Center Director Chris Robinson (left) served as tour guide of the college's new addition for County Librarian Jim McQueen and Gwynita Steele, Ashe district manager for Blue Ridge Electric. past year. The classroom hall will provide expanded space for the shop area, which is used for technical training and will be key in working with people taking jobs at the new Smiths Aerospace plant in West Jefferson. More changes lie ahead for the center, Robinson said. Once he and his staff move from their present offices, that space will become a fullfledged bookstore (which at present is housed in a storage room). More new features to better serve the community and students will be added in the months ahead. Photo by Linda Burchette Santa Claus is visiting Jefferson Station every Saturday through Dec. 17 from around noon to 3 p.m. to wish retailers and visitors a very happy holiday season and to hear Christmas wishes. This past Saturday, he enjoyed visiting with 8-week-old Wyatt, son of Eddie and Jen­ nifer Reed of Todd. He is the grandson of Michael and Denise Combs of Fleetwood and Tom and Roxanna Howie of Florida. Have a photo made with Santa for $5. While visiting Jefferson Station, enjoy the holiday decorations, popcorn, cotton candy and snocones, and shops will be open until 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays after Thanksgiving. Santa visiting West Jefferson More local holiday fun and festivities Todd celebrations Holiday Market by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor It was a beautiful weekend for the first of two Holiday Mar­ kets at the Ashe County Farm­ ers Market in West Jefferson. Folks came from near and far to visit, enjoy hotdogs and cider, and shop for handmade and homegrown items. The market continues this Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with more holiday goodies and an opportunity for early Christmas shopping. At the market, shoppers can choose from among breads, jams and jellies, cakes, pies and cookies, lotions, soaps and vin­ egars, heirloom apples and cold hardy trees, sweaters, scarves and hats, doll clothes, wooden bowls and toys, aromatic greenSec Holiday, page 5A Photo by Linda Burchette Sunny but cold weather greeted hundreds of shoppers Saturday at the first of two Holiday Markets at the Ashe County Farmers Market. The event continues Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com A $500 reward is offered by the victim for in­ formation leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the larceny of four LED, 54inch light bars from a local business, American Emergency Vehicles. This occurred on Doggett Road between Nov. 4 and 7. Persons with information should call Crimestoppers at 246-4188. Holiday hours The Jefferson Post's office in West Jefferson will by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor The holidays are here in Todd as the community plans special events this weekend, including a tree lighting cer­ emony. Todd General Store will host woodworker Ray Behrens of Raleigh on Friday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to demonstrate his wood turn­ ing and display carvings. "I have spent the last few years in the shop in my 'ex­ tra' time, and I enjoy my new second job as a hobby woodworker," says Behrens, a North Carolina Profes­ sional Land Surveyor and the owner of Capital Survey and Mapping Company in Raleigh. "My wife and I also own a home just 'downstream' from the Todd General Store on the New River. While in the woods on job sites, I'm al­ ways watching for trees that be closed on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. We will be open normal business hours, 8a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 25. Mistletoe Market reminder West Jefferson welcomes the season with the 5th annual Mistletoe Market featuring music, hol­ iday decorations, visits from Santa, the lighting of the town, and special activities sponsored by the West Jefferson Business Association. WJBA mem­ bers have a wonderful variety of activities over the weekends of Nov. 25 and Dec. 2. Festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving at See Todd, page 5A Photo Courtesy of Ray Behrens Woodworker Ray Behrens of Raleigh will demonstrate the art of wood turning and exhibit his carvings at Todd General Store on Friday, Nov. 25 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. 9 a.m. with the opening of Mistletoe Marketplace featuring the "Festival of Trees" at Ashe County Arts Center. Evening events include strolling mu­ sicians at 4:30 p.m., a live remote by WKSK at 4:30 p.m. at Mickey's Trading Post, and the lighting of the town and visit from Santa at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 includes an 8:30 a.m. "Break­ fast with Santa" at Frasers Restaurant on Jef­ ferson Avenue. This is a fundraiser for A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone. Reservations are re­ quired. For tickets, call 246-8111. Photos can also be made with Santa, taken by the Ashe County High School technical department, and no reser­ vations are required. �PAGE 2A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES Bradley James Mash West Jefferson February 25, 1944 November 13, 2005 Bradley James Mash, age 61, of West Jefferson, died Sunday, November 13, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mr. Mash was born Feb­ ruary 25, 1944 to the late Paul James and Roye Hurley Mash. He was a member of the Glendale Springs Presby­ terian Church. Funeral services for Mr. Mash were held Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gordon Finley, Rev. Mitchell Mash, Rev. Rick Miller and Elder Floyd South Burial followed officiated. in the Severt Cemetery. The family received friends Tues­ day, November 15, 2005, from 7-9 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home. Ruth Eldreth Wyatt Lansing June 23, 1912 November 14, 2005 Mr. Mash is survived by one son, Travis James Mash of Statesville; a special friend, Lola Cox of West Jefferson; three brothers, Forrest, Hu­ bert and Conard Mash of West Jefferson; four sisters, Reba Bare and Barbara Baldwin of West Jefferson, NC, Wanda Swaim of Hamptonville, NC, and Leona Shaver of Laurel Springs, NC. Also surviving is one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Glendale Springs Presbyte­ rian Church, P.O. Box 247, Glendale Springs, NC 28629 or Severt Cemetery Fund, 155 Round Knob Church Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Send condolences to fam­ ily by visiting our website at www, badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. Warrensville August 9,1969 November 14, 2005 Mrs. Theresa Annett Keys Russell, age 36, of Warrens­ ville, died Monday morn­ ing, November 14, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Hart officiating. Burial followed in the Farm­ er's Cemetery in Creston. The family received friends from 7 - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Russell was born in Ashe County on Saturday, August 9, 1969 to Dewey Keys and Pearl Farmer John­ son. She was the program di­ rector for the Mobile Meals. She loved working with the Mobile Meals, putting in time and effort to make it possible. She dearly enjoyed her work. Nona Howell Brown Crumpler November 25,1915 November 15, 2005 Mrs. Nona Howell Brown, age 89, of Crumpler, died Tuesday night, November 15, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Harris and Rev. Billy Joe Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Scott-Blevins Cemetery. The family received from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ neral Home. Mrs. Brown was born in William Paul Barr Lansing April 1,1951 November 14, 2005 William Paul Barr, age 54 of Lansing, NC, died Monday, November 14, 2005 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Barr was born in Ken­ tucky on April 1,1951 to Cal­ vin Quincy and Martha Faye Osborne Barr. A graveside service was held Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roten Cemetery in Creston, NC. Rev. Dean Shaw offici­ Pearisburg, Va. February 19, 1911 November 15, 2005 Cleo Delia Howell Houck, age 94 of Pearisburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, No­ vember 15, 2005 at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Va. Mrs. Houck was born on February 19, 1911 in Ashe County, NC and was a daugh­ ter of the late Charles Elmer and Flora Scott Howell. Be­ sides her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Blan George Houck. She was a member of the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church and was a teacher's aide at Macy McClaugherty School in Pearis­ burg for 12 years. She is survived by one son, Charles W. Houck and his Paris Calhoun Lewis Junius Eldreth and the late Mary Jane Woods Eldreth. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by a granddaughter, Phyllis El­ dreth and husband, Johnny, of Lansing and a grandson, Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and wife, Joyce, of Fleetwood and two nieces, Mae Barr of Lansing and Jane Farmer, of Creston also survives. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to: Long Branch Baptist Church, c/o Ann Eldreth, 1010 E. Long Branch Road, Lansing, NC 28643. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneral- Mrs. Ruth Eldreth Wy­ att, age 93, of Lansing, died Monday evening, November 14, 2005 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Long Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Garrett Mahaffey, Rev. Dwight Shepherd and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiat­ ing. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gar­ dens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. at Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Boone Family Fu­ Boone Family Funeral neral Home. Home of West Jefferson was Mrs. Wyatt was born in in charge of these arrange­ Ashe County on Sunday, ments. June 23, 1912 to the late Theresa Annett Keys Russell Cleo Delia Howell Houck She touched numerous lives and feed the needy She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Russell, of Warrensville; two sons, Christopher Rutherford and Nathaniel Robinson, both of the home; a daughter, Michaile Russell, of the home; her father, Dewey Keys, of Creston; her mother and step­ father, Pearl and Bob John­ son, of Creston; a brother, Timothy Webb, of Oklahoma; two sisters, Maria Keys and Tammy Keys, both of Cres­ ton; a half-sister, Lisa Potter, of Lansing also survive. Flowers accepted or me­ morials may be made to: Mo­ bile Meals, C/O Rob Brooks, PO Box 113, Warrensville, NC 28693. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhomecom. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. Warrensville August 11,1919 November 16, 2005 Mrs. Paris Calhoun Lewis, age 86, of Warrensville, died Wednesday morning, No­ vember 16, 2005 at Segraves Nursing Care Center. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Francis, Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Norman Carpenter officiating. Buri­ al followed in the Calhoun Family Cemetery in the Big Springs Community. The family received friends from 11-12 p.m. on Friday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Lewis was born in Ashe County on Monday, August 11, 1919 to the late Claude Calhoun and the late Pearl Barr Calhoun. She re­ Theodore Allen "Ted" Roland West Jefferson January 30,1929 November 19, 2005 wife, Kay, of Pearisburg and one grandson, Roger Houck and his wife, Jan, of Pearis­ burg; two great-grandchil­ dren, Leslie and Andy. Funeral services were con­ ducted Saturday, November 19,2005 at 11 a.m. at the Zion United Methodist Church in Todd, NC with burial follow­ ing in the Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Friday eve­ ning at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. officiated by Rev. Dale Wyrick and Dr. Fred L. Austin. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Capital Funds Pro­ gram. Online condolences can be made to the family at givensfuneralhome.com. tired from Phoenix Chair Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Emmett Lewis and a son, Ralph Lewis. She is survived by two sons, Bill Hamm of Creston and Herbert Lewis, of Lan­ sing; a daughter, Brenda Gail Miller, of Warrensville; her step-mother, Lottie Calhoun, of West Jefferson; a brother, Bernard Calhoun, of Lan­ sing; three sisters, Geraldine McNeil, of Jefferson, Maxine Bragg, of Summersville, WV and Emmagean Hamm, of Lansing; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grand­ children; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www, boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home, Inc. of West Jefferson was in charge of these ar­ rangements. the rank of major in the U.S. Army. Following service in the military, Ted worked in the field of education teaching drivers education and busi­ ness. He later held positions of Assistant Superintendent of Ashe County Schools and Vocational Director for Ashe and Alleghany Counties until his retirement in 1984. Ted had been an active member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church for many years holding positions on the Board of Trustees, Administrative Council, and Head Usher. He loved wood working, construction, travel­ ing, going to flea markets and spending time with family. The family received friends at the Boone Family Funeral Home, West Jefferson, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Novem­ ber 21 immediately followed by a memorial service. Grave­ side services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Ashelawn Memo­ rial Gardens. Donations may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Building Fund, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Roland's arrangements. Theodore Allen "Ted" Ro­ land, 76, of West Jefferson, died Saturday, November 19, 2005, at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. He was born January 30, 1929 to Walter and Bertie Roland. Surviving are his wife, Barbara, of the home; three daughters, Sherrie Hodges and husband, Dayne, of West Jefferson, Shannon Pham and husband, Andy, of Hicko­ ry and Shawn Frank and hus­ band, Scott, of Hickory; three grandchildren, Holly Hodges, Kaitlyn and Madison Frank; one brother, Frank Roland of Warrensville and one sister, Ruth Tribble of Millers Creek. Several neices and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Ralph Roland, Howard Ro­ land, Carl Roland and James Roland and two sisters Pearl Roten and Jessie Edmondson. Ted received his under­ graduate degree from East Ashe County on Thursday, Tennessee State University November 25,1915 to the late and a masters degree from John Howell and the Nettie George Washington Univer­ Neaves. She was a cosmetolo­ sity and an administrative degree from Appalachain gist. She is survived by two State University. He served daughters, Judy Calloway, of in the military during the Crumpler and Linda Burr, of Korean conflict and achieved Winston-Salem, NC; a broth­ er, Chester Howell, of West Jefferson; a sister, Edith Mahala; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrange­ ("beneficiaries must continue ments. Floda B. Dulaney Naples, Fla. November 18, 1923 November 4, 2005 Floda B. Dulaney, age 81, a resident of Naples, Fla. since 1966 coming from Torch, Ohio. She was born November 18, 1923, the daughter of Thomas and Sally Butler in Beech, WV. Floda retired from nursing, spent her sum­ mers in North Carolina and was a charter member of the North Naples United Meth­ odist Church. She was a lov­ ing wife to Ray and her chil­ dren. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the flowers in her garden. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Dulaney Jr.; children, Larry (Doro­ thy) Dulaney of Boone, NC, Donna Dulaney of Ft. Myers, Fla., Judy (Steve) Alander of Naples, Fla., Cathy (Mi­ chael) Cooksley of Cape Cor­ al, Fla.; sisters, Chloe Alfred of Naples, Fla., Flava Fisher of Cottageville, WV; brother, Milton Butler of Monroe Falls, Ohio; grandchildren, Lisa (David) Jeffries, Joseph Cooksley, Pascal (Trish) Her- rling, Brian (Sara) Dulaney, Danielle (Keith) Martinez, Ian Herrling, Erin (Daniel) Granville, Mandi (Mark) Amell, Nicholas Cooksley and Kagen Cooksley, Me­ lissa Boarman and Jennifer Holder; great-grandchildren; Colton and Chase Jeffries, Dylan Laeger and Annabel Dulaney, Madalyne Marti­ nez, Abigal Herrling, Annastacia, Samantha, and Emily Granville, Blaine and Madison Butler, Corey and Casey Clark. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Vier Butler, Ora Butler, Doy Butler and Noien Butler; sister, Cora Al­ fred. Visitation was held Thurs­ day, November 10, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Naples Memo­ rial Funeral Home. Services were held Fri­ day, November 11 at 2 p.m. at Naples Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contribu­ tions may be made to Grace Place c/o Golden Gate United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 990531, Naples, Fla. 34116 or to the charity of your choice in her honor. Bree Dawn Wain Dolinger 2005 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Dolinger is sur­ vived by her husband, Mi­ chael Dolinger; son, Michael Dolinger, Jr. of the home; one daughter, Jade Dolinger of the home; parents, Ron­ ald Lee & Janet Neel Wain of Fleetwood, NC; brothers, Kevin McAbee of Norfolk, VA, Jason Wain of Port Rich­ ie, FL; sister, Candice McA­ bee Orlando, FL; maternal grandmother: Jean Neel of Apopka, FL; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge with the arrange­ ments. Ira Ben Hartzog Dean Stone and wife, Shelia, of McGrady; one daughter, Lorie Ann Stone of North Wilkesboro; two sisters, Bettie Lou Anderson of Pennsyl­ vania, Reba Nadine Mahan of Virginia; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2005 at Flint Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jackie Richardson officiating. The body was placed in the church at 1:30. Burial followed in the church cemetery.The family was at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Saturday night. Pallbearers were Brandon Absher, David Watkins, Aaron Stone, Matthew Stone, Adam Stone, and D.J. Church. Hon­ orary pallbearer was J.B Ab­ sher. West Jefferson December 13, 1973 November 18, 2005 Bree Dawn Wain Dolinger, age 31 of West Jefferson, NC, died Friday, November 18, 2005 in West Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Dolinger was born in Orlando, Florida on Decem­ ber 13, 1973 to Ronald Lee and Janet Neel Wain. She was a member of the Glen­ dale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She worked as a server at Geno's Restau­ rant in West Jefferson. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Elledge will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 23, North Wilkesboro January 19,1934 November 17, 2005 Mr. Ira Ben Hartzog, age 71, of Fairplains Ridge Road, North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Hartzog was born Jan­ uary 19,1934 in Ashe County to Walter Odell and Sarah Ruby Johnston Hartzog. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. He was pre­ ceded in death by one son, Tony Franklin Stone and four brothers, Harry, Walter, Ron­ nie and Jack Hartzog. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Jones Hartzog of the home; two sons, Jonah Lee Stone, Jr. and wife, Faye, of North Wilkesboro, Jeffrey Obituaries are continued on page 3A Submit obituary notices to tparunak@jeffersonpost.com for publication in the Tuesday editions of the Jefferson Post. Attn: Seniors Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare Approved Prescription Cards Supplement Medicare for no Additional Premium Mary •'Eaves May 1934 - 2004 to pay the part B Letting <go premiums") ated. Mr. Barr is survived by brothers, Dempsy Barr and Wayne Bare both of Lansing, NC, Marvin Barr of Hiddenite, NC; sisters, Lorene Cal­ houn and Ruth Pennington both Lansing, NC, Laura Greer of Creston, NC; sev­ eral nieces and nephews also survive. Send condolences to the family by visiting our web- home.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrange­ ments. by C. 'lobnson &> j. Morse I will analyze your needs and recommend a plan and card that fits your situation Tor tfiey know the pain and suffering that you were going through Templeton Insurance Services 'But your eyes were looking homeward, to that place beyond the sky 'Tfie angels gathered near your bed. so very close to you We thought about so many things, as we held tightly to your hand Oh, how we wished that you were strong and happy again. 'Where Jesus held Mis outstreched arms, it was time to say goodbye We struggled with our selfish thoughts, for we wanted you to stay Tom Templeton, Agent 740 Snaggy Mtn Blvd, Boone, NC 28607 866 802 0790 toll free (spells TOMToBoQXo) email=tomtempl@bellsouth.net Serving Ashe, Allegany, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties (051109ttis) So we could walk and talk again, like ive did-just yesterday 'But Jesus knew the answer and we knew He loved you so So we gave you life's greatest gift 'the gift oj letting go. .Momma, we love and miss you so much, H Mike,'Robert, Jackie, Sheila,1Brandy, John, Jason and Stshley �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY/ NOVEMBER 22, 2005 PAGE 3A COMMTJNITV NF.WS Obituaries continued from page 2A Annie Clyde Eller Elliott Lansing July 21,1908 November 18, 2005 Annie Clyde Eller Elliott, daughter of Robert Eller and Mary Ann Houser Elliott, was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1908 and departed this earth 97 years, 3 months and 28 days. She was united in mar­ riage to Clarence Glenn El­ liott, October 7,1928. To this union was born seven chil­ dren. Her husband and one daughter, Vilea Shepherd, preceded her in death. She is survived by six daughters; Eda Mae Shatley of Lansing, Mary Neil Mahaffey of Lansing, Janis El­ liott of Warrensville, Betty Powers of Lansing, Winona Poe of Jeffersonand Juanita Walton of North Wilkesboro. She also leaves to mourn, ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Annie professed a hope in Christ in her early years. She joined a Dunkard Church later she moved her membership to Mt. Zion Church on December 12, 1942 where she remained a faithful member. Mom, we loved you and miss you but would not bring you back. Your work is over, now you are at rest. Mom told me the day before the stroke that she was go­ ing to mama. She's at home now with Jesus and the rest of her family and friends. Goodnight but not goodbye for we'll see you some morn­ ing. Funeral services were conducted at Boone Family Funeral Home November 21, 2005 by Elder Fred Richard­ son and Elder Danny Miller, with burial in the Staggs Creek Cemetery. The family received friend from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, No­ vember 21, 2005 at Boone Family Funeral Home. You may send your con­ dolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Elliott's arrangements. Rebecca Lambert and the late Thomas P. Lambert have donated a Fairbanks Hit/Miss Engine, IH Grist Meadows Mill with accessories, one ear corn sheller, small corn sheller, floor scales and a wooden box with legs to the Mountain Farm Life Museum, Inc. in Jefferson, NC. Pictured are the Hit/ Miss Engine (top picture) and the Grist Mill (bottom picture). Leasing land for trees On Monday, December 5, from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at the Ashe County Agricultural Service Center in Jefferson and on Monday, December 5, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Business Development Center in Sparta there will be sessions discussing the basics for landowners considering long term leasing. These ses­ sions will be held on the same day, one on each site. Topics to be discussed are: •Why are tree growers interested in leasing land to grow Christmas trees? •What type of land is de­ sirable for tree growers? •Typical production prac­ tices during the crop rotation •Common features of Christmas tree leases •Lease payment methods and arrangements •Factors affecting lease rates •Legal consideration of leases and contracts •Risk management and protection of both parties These information ses­ sions are being offered in part by North Carolina Coopera­ tive Extension and VA Poly­ technic Institute. If you have any questions please contact Delia Riley, Extension Agent, Agriculture at North Caro­ lina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336219-2650. Local residents thankful for special memories DAR OuF1?ES*TOR you. ALL. Tamassee DAR School 1925 Bumgardner Drive P.O. Box 8 Tamassee, SC 29686-0008 (Editor's Note: The Florida Cottage of the Tamassee DAR School in South Carolina was established in 1960 and spon­ sored by the Michigan State Society until 1992 when the Florida State Society assumed sponsorship. It is a six-bedroom home with two baths, laun­ dry room, staff quarters, liv­ ing room, recreation room and guest suite. The Tamassee DAR School provides a home and school for boys and girls who need a home. Mary "Stormy" Thompson Dyer of Jefferson served for many years as Flor­ ida State School chairman and chairman of the Florida Cottage. Under her leadership and supported by the Florida Daughters and friends, the building received major reno­ vations and was officially ded­ icated in October 1992 by State Regent Mrs. James McGarity.) by Stormy Thompson Dyer Special to the Post In this season of thanks­ giving, we have much to be thankful for. Some of the hap­ piest days of my life, for which I will always be thankful, were spent with my "cottage boys" at the Tamassee DAR School in South Carolina. Some years ago, while I was serving as Florida State School chairman and chairman of the Florida Cottage, these special boys wrote me a letter. After I had spent Christmas with them, I received this letter thanking the Florida ladies for how beautiful the cottage was after it was remodeled and for the Christmas gifts I had brought them. The cottage had run down so badly. It was given up by Michigan, and we in Florida took it over. These boys were thankful for what had been done for them, and I am thankful to have been a part of their lives. I wish to share this beauti­ ful warm message of apprecia­ tion with you. Please listen to the words of young, grateful, happy boys. Those of you who feel like you are not loved and appreciated, turn your life and attitude around, and be thank­ ful for what you have. "Dear 'Miss Stormy' and all the Florida ladies; We are your boys in the Florida Cottage and we are writing to say hello and to tell you our news. We have new house parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and we love them. They understand us for they grew up at Tamassee and went to school here. Our cottage has some beau­ tiful paintings in it now and we want to thank you all for them. The hall is pretty now. Our bedroom furniture is really great. Our cottage is the nicest one on campus. Miss Stormy built a new suite onto the cot­ tage for guests. We would love for you all to come see us. At Christmastime, Miss Stormy came to be with us. She was like Mrs. Santa Claus and we had the greatest time. Thank you for the cool pres­ ents. We got everything we wanted and some things we just did not expect. We thank you, ladies, and thank you for the ten dollars. We all have savings accounts and we keep a record and sometimes we go out for pizza and spend a little. Wesley and Bryan are going on a field trip to Washington, D.C. They earned an extra 75 cents an hour to have some extra money. Miss Stormy is raising the money for the fare. Mrs. McGarity came to see us in January. She brought lots of popcorn for all the kids at the school. We had a big snow. Mrs. McGarity made snowballs and a snowman with us. We had fun throwing the snowballs. Being a Florida Cottage boy at Tamassee is something special. We know that you love us and care about whether we do well in school or not. A lot of us never had anybody to care before. We promise we will study hard and try to be everything you want us to be. We feel special because you do so much for us. You have giv­ en us the best cottage to live in and we are proud of it and will keep it clean as we can. We are also learning about the way we should look, neat and clean. Miss Stormy is helping to teach us good manners, to eat nicely and how to greet la­ dies. We have the best clothes to wear. Founders Day and on Sunday we get dressed well for church. It is hard to say just 'thank you,' but in our hearts we say it many ways. Maybe when we grow up a little more we will know more words to tell you how we feel about being a Florida Cottage boy. Please come to see us when you can. We love you. Heath, Wesley, Steve, Jud, Bryan, Travis, Jeb, Nathan, Ronald, Roosevelt, and me, too, Dan." Notice Public Hearing Town of West Jefferson The Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on December 1st, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. The hearing being held to discuss the Town's application to the Local Government Commission for a loan to partially finance a water/sewer line extention. The public is invited to attend. Mabe's Tree Service • Hazardous Tree Removal. • Trimming - Pruning. • Deautification, I • Storm Damage Specialist • Fencing • Retaining Walls • Lawn Maintenance FREE ESTIMATE • Land Scaping Fully Insured Michael Allen Mabe Owner-Specialist 536-359-2312 • Cell 336 657-7720 Let Our Team Assist You Back To Health! What is AF Financial Group? A local bank and a local independent insurance agency, committed to providing you with the best banking and insurance services. Who is AF Financial Group? Your friends and neighbors. Experienced professionals who truly appreciate your business. KathyPell Chris Miller EH Bank 3 INSURANCE SERVICES Call or visit your friends at AF today! Financial Group Hometown service since 2 939 af "M The Jeffersons - (336) 246-4344 Warrensville - (336) 384-4900 Boone - (828) 265-2580 Sparta - (336) 372-7990 Member FDIC Meadow Creek Shopping Center West Jefferson, NC • 336-846-5651 www.currentchiro.com �Public Opinion ...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Editorial Giving thanks It is an interesting curiousity that the first localized Thanksgiving and the first national holiday of that name both came in dark periods of our national history. The Pilgrims who gathered with their Native American neighbors to celebrate what would be looked back on as the first Thanksgiving Day had endured incredible hard­ ships. First, one of the two boats bringing them to the New World had to turn back, dividing friends and extended families. Only the Mayflower managed to make the jour­ ney. Then they arrived off Cape Cod, Mass., as winter set in. Unable to leave the ship except for brief explorations, the Pilgrims and their fellow travelers died by the dozens. By the time the first har­ vest came in 1621, only about 50—barely half—of the peo­ ple who had left England the previous year were still alive. Orphaned children numbered quite a few of the survivors, and almost every family had suffered loss. And yet they gathered to give thanks for the harvest and simply for surviving. The first national Thanksgiving Day came in 1863. In October of that year, Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November a national day of Thanksgiving. His proclamation began: The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military con­ flict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. There were few darker years in the nation's history than 1862 and 1863. Civil war, with staggering loss of human life, had raged across the nation. The North appeared unable to end the rebellion in the South, while the South sought desperately for a vic­ tory that would encourage France or the United Kingdom to recognize the Confederacy as a nation. The stalemate was broken in 1863, as Confederate forc­ es—on July 3 and 4—lost the pivotal battle of Gettysburg and surrendered the city of Vicksburg, opening the Mississippi River to Union forces. It was, as Winston Churchill would say in a later war, "not the beginning of the end, but the end of the begin­ ning." For our nation's many chal­ lenges this November, we can give thanks we are not in situations such as in 1621 or 1863. This is a time to count our blessings and look, for­ ward to what we may hope will be a better year ahead. Miracle of Constitution To the Editor: In his recent letter to the Post, Mr. Bill Reed lauds the intelligence of the framers of the United States Consti­ tution and decries the fact that "many today ... presume to have the intelligence to second guess those intrepid minds." Yet "the true miracle of the Constitution"—said the intrepid and intelligent Su­ preme Court justice Thurgood Marshall—"is not in its birth, but in its life." Marshall noted that be­ cause it accepted slavery, the Constitution was initially de­ fective. Credit for its present stature belongs, he observed in the Harvard Law Review in 1987, not to the framers but "to those present who re­ fused to acquiesce in outdat­ ed notions of liberty, justice, and equality, and those who strived to better them." In 1955 a woman in Montgomery, Alabama, broke a law by refusing to give in to her oppressors and to the system that legally kept her from enjoying full status as an American citizen. Upon her recent death, that woman lay in honor in the Capital Rotunda as a hero of our na­ tion. The miracle of our Con­ stitution is the same as the miracle of the American democratic society: Neither is frozen in time. Like our Constitution, we Americans live, and breathe, and grow toward our better selves. Bill Tobiassen West Jefferson Liberalism 8c revolution To the Editor: Had liberalism been the ruling philosophy of the American Revolution, as it attempts to be in dealing with global terrorism and Iraq by liberals today, we would prob­ ably still be subjects of the crown. One needs only to re­ visit American history to un­ derstand the struggle on the part of the early Americans to realize liberty and the right to determine their future. We are free to exercise our rights today because dedicat­ ed Americans were willing to pay the price, even to the sac­ rifice of their lives, fortunes and families. W&6S5£~Om~ (USPS 441-810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Graphic Artist Letters to the Editor Today we have an all-vol­ unteer military that is made up of patriots willing to give their all for a cause greater than themselves. Just recent­ ly on the History Channel there was a story about the Korean War or the Forgotten War. In only three years of ac­ tive fighting, Americans lost more than 38,000 troops. One of the survivors of Pork Chop Hill and Heart Break Ridge, where as many as 900 men a day lost their lives in combat, was asked the question, "Was it worth it?" His response was, "When you look from space at night at the countries of South and North Korea and see how completely dark North Korea is compared to South Korea, and know that because Americans sacrificed their lives that millions of South Koreans now live in freedom, yes, it was worth the price we paid." My father-in-law, who re­ cently passed on to his eter­ nal reward, was a World War II veteran. He served with honor in the Pacific and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his bravery and injuries. He once said to me that due to the ingrati­ tude of many Americans as displayed toward our military at that time, he questioned whether the sacrifice of World War II was worth it. After being invited by a small Christian school to take part in a Veteran's Day ser­ vice and witnessing the pa­ triotism of the students and the gratitude of the teachers, his answer was yes, it was worth it. I believe one day in the future we will again see that taking the battle against terrorism to the enemy's turf was worth it. Let us all remember that it is not because of a free press or politicians that we retain our liberty and freedom as practiced by Americans but because of the commitments and dedication of our young men and women to the cause of freedom. It is because they are willing to step up and serve and sacrifice their very lives and limbs if necessary. So next time you see an ac­ tive duty soldier or veteran be sure to say thank you for your service and may God bless you for your commitment. To­ day only 8% of our population has served in the military. So few to keep so many free. May God bless the military and the United States of America. A fellow veteran, Tom Pope Jefferson Road woes To the Editor: As a citizen of North Caro­ lina and mayor of Roxboro, I am concerned about the methods used to improve our transportation infrastructure. As expressed by county and municipal officials year after year, the results of the Trans­ portation Improvement Pro­ gram fail to adequately meet the needs of our citizens. We must change the process in order to meet the needs of our urban areas and to help spur economic development in our rural communities. While the underlying pro­ gram is a failure to allocate enough money to meet our transportation infrastructure needs, we can and should make improvements to the process. To wit, I offer the fol­ lowing suggestions: 1. We need to rethink the geography of our DOT divisions, taking into ac­ count the nature of the ar­ eas included in each division and their membership in the various Metropolitan Plan­ ning Organizations and Ru­ ral Planning Organizations. Here in rural Person County we are grouped with the very urban counties of Wake and Durham. As a result, we fail to receive funds for our road projects because of the obvi­ ous needs of our larger part­ ners. 2. We need to rethink the so-called equity formula used to determine transpor­ tation funding. In addition to need, the formula should also take into account gas tax con­ tributions from each county, population, and economic de­ velopment priorities. 3. Urban counties like Mecklenburg, Wake, Durham, Guilford, and Forsyth should be allowed to impose local option gas taxes to fund new road construction, thus giving local officials the ability to re­ spond to their constituents and meet their own transpor­ tation needs. I call on the Governor and the General Assembly to work with the state's counties and municipalities to change the way our state's transportation infrastructure is funded and to insure we develop methods for allocating resources that are fair to urban and rural citizens alike. Steve Joyner Mayor Katrina provides lessons for our nation's agriculture Jefferson Member: N.C. Press Association ^AGE 4A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. The images of Hurricane Katrina's dev­ astation continue to haunt us all. Gulf Coast farmers and shrimpers may never fully re­ cover from the loss of their homes and liveli­ hoods. But the impact of the storm goes well beyond the Coast and will likely be felt by farmers and consumers around the country for years to come. From higher energy costs to a dearth of transport and storage for fer­ tilizer and grain, Katrina reminds us of the fragility of our commodity networks. As we recover, we have an opportunity to rebuild and rethink how to strengthen ag­ riculture, regional economies and the trans­ portation and production infrastructure. Here are ten areas of vulnerability exposed by Katrina that need sensible policies and national leadership: 1. Energy. Almost every aspect of agri­ cultural production now relies on fossil fuel inputs-diesel for the tractor, petrochemicals in pesticides and herbicides, or natural gas in fertilizer. Sixty years ago, farmers were largely independent from big oil. Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel are part of the solution, as is wind energy, biomass for heat and power, and manure digestion. 2. Fertilizers. As nitrogen prices follow natural gas prices, manure and legumes have become more attractive options for get­ ting nitrogen into soil. We can go even fur­ ther into reducing farmers' dependence on commercial fertilizer by developing less ni­ trogen-dependent crops, more sophisticated cropping rotations, and cover crops. 3. Transportation. Because federal poli­ cies have severely reduced Midwest grain storage capacity, farmers are excessively dependent on high-functioning transporta­ tion networks. Any kink in the system can sharply reduce grain prices. Lengthening Mississippi River locks does not solve this issue. It is the policy equivalent of rearrang­ ing the deck chairs on the Titanic. Barge traffic on the Mississippi has declined in recent years as West Coast port traffic has surged to serve emerging Asian markets more efficiently. American farmers are bet­ ter served by maintaining diverse market options-including viable regional markets, local storage capacity and more efficient rail and barge networks. 4. Domestic markets. Large government expenditures are dedicated to maximizing corn and soybean production, upgrading transportation networks to international ports, prying open foreign markets-and then providing federal support for farmers because these markets do not provide an adequate return. We've effectively ignored promising domestic markets. Farmers are better served by developing regional mar­ kets for high-value foods and bio-based products. 5. Markets for crops less dependent on inputs. Current corn production methods work great when natural gas is cheap and the demand for international feed is high. Katrina demonstrates why putting all of our eggs into this basket is not sound policy: We can sharply reduce input costs by develop­ ing opportunities in grass-fed livestock, lon­ ger crop rotations and other diversification techniques. 6. Biofuels, bioplastics and other material production from crops. Significant advances in cellulosic ethanol technology-using com­ mon plant material like stalks and stems to produce fuel rather than grain starches or sugars-have made a future where fuel is derived from Midwest prairie grass a real possibility. 7. CAFO regulation. There is no quicker way to turn the public against agriculture than to convert rivers into flowing manure discharges. Parts of North Carolina are still trying to recover from the lagoon failures after Hurricane Hugo. We have yet to learn how badly the Gulf Coast has been harmed from damaged poultry confinement opera­ tions. There are better ways to raise ani­ mals, particularly in floodplains. 8. Valuing the commons. We all ben­ efit from a healthy, functioning Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico, yet our penny wise, pound foolish approach to Gulf shore development jeopardizes resources. Saving the vanishing wetlands of coastal Louisiana would provide benefits to us all that go far beyond storm protection. 9. Climate change. The U.S. needs to pro­ vide leadership on climate change, while also preparing for future major weather dis­ turbances so U.S. citizens-and the economyaren't so vulnerable. There is no silver lining to a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, but there are lessons to be learned. The dominant course of Midwest agriculture-toward larger, energy-intensive, export-oriented farming systems-shows ev­ ery indication it is headed toward a dead end. We can actively lay the groundwork of research and development that will make alternatives profitable, or we can passively let the next disaster make those decisions for us. . Mark Muller is the director of the En­ vironment and Agriculture Program at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The sub­ ject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for veri­ fication purposes. Only the writer's name and community will be pub­ lished. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson @ jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT Plenty of holiday fun coming to The Center @ Fleetwood in December The Center @ Fleetwood will be the site of an exciting holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 3. Organizers will host a gala of events including breakfast and lunch along with hot chocolate, spiced ci­ der and Russian tea to warm up shoppers and tree cutters. Opening early for a pan­ cake breakfast from 7:30 until 10 a.m., the center will be ready to fill you up with a good breakfast to face the holiday shopping. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will also be a variety of baked goods and snacks available throughout the day. Along with good food, the Center is offering a holiday market. There will be a vari­ ety of local vendors through­ out the facility and plenty of shopping opportunities. Ven­ dors committed at this time include sellers of glassware, Christmas crafts and items, handmade jewelry, textiles, handmade and adorned lin­ ens, and baked goods. There is currently space for other vendors and interested par­ ties may call 877-1103 and leave a message and they will be contacted about space. Event organizers are also doing some consignment items for other vendors who are unable to man their own booths. Call to make arrange­ ments if you would like to consign your items also. The holiday flea market will be open with Christmas items and other items that have been donated. If you have items you would like to do­ nate, contact the center or leave a message. Food and shopping go well with fun and music. There will be some musical presen­ tations throughout the day by local artists. If you would Lights can be purchased at Todd General Store or Todd Mercantile. Carolers are ex­ pected to perform following the lighting ceremony out­ doors if possible or indoors at Todd Mercantile. There will be refreshments and lots of fun. Also on Friday night, Todd General Store will host banjo and guitar champion Steve Lewis and Friends at 7 p.m. for a special concert. Dona­ tions will be accepted. On Saturday, Nov. 26, meet author Cameron Judd signing copies of his novel, "Boone, A Novel of an American Leg­ end," at Todd General Store between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. And on Saturday afternoon, from 2 p.m. until closing, meet famed storyteller Orville Hicks and author Julia Taylor Ebel participating in a book signing of their collaborative work about Hicks titled "Or­ ville Hicks: Mountain Stories, Mountain Roots" as told to Julia Taylor Ebel. The book takes a look at Hicks' early years in the mountains learning stories from his family, including re­ nowned storyteller Ray Hicks. The books follows Orville - the greatest living Jack Tale teller - into his role as public story­ teller, reflecting on his love of mountain life and culture. For more information about these events or to purchase lights, contact Todd General Store at 877-1067 or Todd Mercantile at 877-5401. Todd continued from front page I can 'recycle' into many dif­ ferent items, including bowls and platters, flower vases, candle holders, Christmas or­ naments, oil burning confetti lamps, three-legged stools, writing pens and more. I also make furniture, such as book­ cases, shelves and tables." "I am really looking for­ ward to meeting our moun­ tain neighbors and showing my work," Behrens said, "and to the lighting ceremony that evening." The Todd community is planning a tree lighting cer­ emony Friday around 5:30 p.m. with lights purchased through a fundraiser. Lights for the tree can be purchased for $5 each with proceeds going to the Ruby Trivette Scholarship Fund. If weather permits, Ruby Trivette is ex­ pected to light the tree. Oth­ erwise, the ceremony will take place inside Todd Mercantile. Holiday continued from front page ery, delightful holiday decora­ tions and much more. Visitors can enjoy coffee, cider and hotdogs and buy a chance to win a six-foot wreath from Ham Evergreens. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The winner will be announced at this weekend's event. On sale is the 2006 Farmers Market calendar with beauti­ ful photography by Scot Pope, a vendor at the market, and reci­ pes provided by vendors and visitors. Pope will be on hand to sign copies of the calendar. Put the calendar together with a special treat from the farmers market for a great Christmas gift for friends and loved ones. For more information about the farmers market, contact the Cooperative Extension Service at 219-2650. like to be a part, bring your instrument and join the fun. A list of artists will be re­ leased prior to the event. A book sale will take place, to prepare for those cold snowy days, so come on out and get some reading mate­ rials at a great price. There are thousands of paper back books as well as hard covers. This will also be an oppor­ tunity to purchase tickets for the Center's gasoline raffle. The prize-winning ticket will be drawn Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Greater Fleetwood Pres­ ervation Organization meet­ ing. You do not need to be present to win but you must buy a ticket to have a chance. The prize is $500 in gaso­ line and tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Members of the GFPO have tickets as well as Fleetwood Antiques, Todd General Store and Midtown Amoco. All proceeds from the event will go to continue to support the efforts of the GFPO to maintain the Center and pro­ vide ongoing programs and event opportunities. Mem­ bers appreciate your support, your help and your donations. Don't miss this opportunity for fun and shopping, and an opportunity to support a great community center. pealing Wat j^aion & Day 5pa HOURS: OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Call after 7pm for appointment on weekdays 336-246-7516 • Cell 336-977-0067 MASSAGE - 1 HOUR $50 SHAMPOO-CUT-STYLE ~ $20 COLOR ~ $45 HIGHLIGHTS - $65 Specializing in Choose and Cut Fraser Firs ~ Roping and Wreaths Owners: Eddie and Shannon 238 Mountain Valley Drive West Jefferson, NC 28694 t'</1/a///e PUBLIC NOTICE THE ASHE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD THE DECEMBER 1, 2005 MEETING AT 5:00 P.M. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ASHE COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR ZACH EDWARDSON AT (336) 219-2529. ZACH EDWARDSON PLANNING DIRECTOR NOVEMBER 22,2005 , _ I \[ / * 0 t </ { a (Aece/ti/fe/* 2"l/ S.yVO - <S*.\SOftm One (1) Hour Pampering (Session ®20 ($120 Value) Call for further details or to book an appointment 336-846-1351 Located in the Blue Ridge Plaza Next to Lowes Foods 336-246-3936 Monday thru Friday 9-6 Saturday 9 (S^smwMb • Cathy Daniels Seperates • Christmas Jackets • Shoes • Ladies Dresses • Little Girl Dresses • Sweaters • Co-ordinate Groups % Nurses Uniforms Gift Ideas1. • Soots • Jewelry • Purses • Gift Certificates! jF �Tuesday - November 22 PAGE 6A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 200 mi borts Friday - November 25 and Saturday - November 26 JV/Var Basketball HOME vs Watauga 4 p.m. - JV Girls 5:30 p.m. - JV Boys 7 p.m. - Varsity Girls 8:30 p.m. - Varsity Boys Wrestling Quad @ West Caldwell 5:00pm Miller Insurance/Dr Pepper JV Basketball Invitational Tournament Schedule on page 7 A Wednesday - November 23 Wrestling HOME vs East Wilkes 7 p.m. E-mail us: Sportst&'JeffersonPost.com This week in Husky sports Youth soccer teams, 5 and 6 year olds Ashe Financial Group I? t| ^ ^^ Coached by Mitchell Barker •i iff '£££.%. - 0 Ashe Memorial Hospital Coached by Brandy Craven A.jS* X $ Cardinal Tree Farms Dr. Hank Clay Coached by Hank Clay Coached by Mitchell Poe Infinity Drywall Paisley's Auto Coached by Phillip Blevins Coached by Randy Lewis 5 Sheets Grocery Skyline/ BREMCO Coached by Brantley Price Trivette's Homeplanning 8c Design Coached by Jonathan Trivette Coached by Steve Taylor UAP Coached by Scott Henson Photos courtesy of Tom Reeves XCEL Builders Coached by Elliott T(rry �SPORTS JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER, 22, 2005 PAGE 7 A Youth soccer teams, 7-9 year olds AEV Ashe Abattoir Coached by Keith Wilson Coached by PrisciUa Wood Blue Ridge Chimney Sweep Gates Coached by James Reed Coached by Jeff Bowers \ • . • £ ' ' ;> ' ••••••• .. •' HH JIKLj IMHgT . " . . ' . Los Arcoiris . . p BSL mi EhHH^^Sr 'Ck f , jE|hh» .... " Hi '*?, m "• v r Magic Video Coached by Allen Pruitt © B 1 HI . 1 wn ik | jil ]B~ !• * •' - ,v:' "• iS ^ Miller Brothers Lumber Coached by Alex Wray S t| jOgWW:****** *,.... a Coached by Brian Felkel mmmmm I p Iff » «a»•«#« mum •**'*- Success Reach Coached by Robin Eckennan • ,.v4 ' :rf. ®;nf®» * "*«SP a^SiSi™' B F aaJ w> ^T-i ^ -j®j||t • f f We"^b5 HH^^ a *•&<;* More soccer pictures on page 9A L. Goss scores big Luke Goss of West Jefferson killed this 17 point buck in Wisconsin while hunting with his dad, Terry. The deer scored 165 2/8. Photos courtesy of Tom Reeves JV Basketball Friday -- November 25 Miller Insurance/Dr Pepper JV Basketball Invitational Tournament 3 p.m. JV Girls Watauga vs Johnson Co 4:30 p.m. JV Boys Watauga vs Johnson Co 6 p.m. JV Girls Ashe vs South Iredell 7:30 p.m. JV Boys Ashe vs South Iredell Saturday - November 26 Miller Insurance/Dr Pepper JV Basketball Invitational Tournament 3 p.m. JV Girls Third Place Game 4:30 p.m. JV Boys Third Place Game 6 p.m. JV Girls Championship Game 7:30 p.m. JV Boys Championship Game E-mail winter sporting events to ww w.sports@ jef f ersonpost.com *HardeeS of Jefferson ATHLETE JJFJ of the WEEK presents the §>; Justin Hodges ACHS senior Justin Hodges is the Hardee's Athlete of the Week. He finished his Husky varsity foot­ ball career with over 300 tackles (new school record) and had 138 this season, which earned him the Mountain Valley Conference De­ fensive Player of the Year Award. Hodges also brought home the Best Linebacker Award, Most Valuable Player Award, and an AllConference Award from Sunday night's sports awards ceremony. Stop by liarQCGS each week and check out our latest Athlete of the Week! Mountain Village Shopping Center *246-5504 • Ask about deSvwy • 246-5504 A she midi /Athletics Sporting Goods, Team Sports — Apparel and Equipment. Trophies and Plaques 6192 Hwy. 221-N • Jefferson • 982-7425 �PAGE 8A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. 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A key to hormone balance is the knowledge that hormones work in tandem with a healthy mind & body. Testing . hormones in saliva is painless without hassle, is extremely accurate & can help restore the body to its bio-identical hormones. 888-628-7519 140-Help Wanted Behavioral Technician needed to provide part-time Community Based Services in Ashe County, position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience working with persons with mental health &/or disabilities preferred. HomeCare offers excellent training, pay, and supervision. * Please call Maggie Farrington with HomeCare Management for an application at 828-264-1021, or toll-free at 888-878-5199. You may fax your resume to 828-264-0755. Dishwashers Needed! Days. Apply in Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. J.Y. MONK. REAL ESTATE SCHOOL / Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. 1-800-849-0932 MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is interested in employing Certified Nursing Assistants who have a love for the elderly population. Found in Lansing Area. Jack Russell, white with black/brown markings. Call 384-2642 for more information. We offer excellent health benefits, paid time off, flexible hours, educational incentives and lots of wonderful residents and employees who will welcome you with open arms. Have you found an animal or item? Have you lost a favorite pet or item? Advertise it in the Jefferson Post for FREE. Ad will run for 2 weeks. Call 846-7164 Come join us! Margate Health & Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 100-General Services HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Willing to clean homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call for an appointment, 982-5237, Leave message or call cell phone @ 977-1858. References available upon request. 140-Help Wanted MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is seeking an MDS Coordinator with a minimum of one year of experience. We offer an excellent salary, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, applicable educational programs and voluntary benefits. Come join our team of exceptional caregivers. Margate Health and Rehab Center 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 Margate Health and Rehab Center located in beautiful mountains of Jefferson, is currently looking for the right nurses to fill our open RN/LPN charge nurse positions. New graduates welcome! Margate is offering competitive pay rates, great benefits, flexible 8 hour scheduling, a great team work environment, and the ability to grow within. If you are a team player and have a love in your heart for our growing elderly population, please stop by and fill out an application. 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 (336)246-5581 We are also accepting applications for Part Time and PRN positions. Need a new job? Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! One full time Certified Nursing Assistant position needed at Appalachian/Brian Estates. Hours are Friday through Tues­ day 3pm-11 pm to work in our Home Care program. Must be resident-oriented, kind, and reliable. Wonderful working environment with excellent benefits. Apply in person, MonFri, 9:00-4:00 at 163 Shadowline Drive Boone, NC Service/Installer CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Style Depot is looking for Enthuastic Stylists to help with our increasing clientale base. Flexible hours and a great working environment. Contact the salon Monday thru Friday at 336-846-1772 Truck Delivery Driver CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 "iVo-Antiques ANTIQUES Rare Black Walnut Icebox, Large 6 Door4 Drawer Hoosier Cabinet, In Original Condition. Framed American Primitive Portraits and Other American & English Antiques. 246-2586 235-Christmas Trees CHOOSE & CUT Fraser Firs Christmas Trees For Sale 6' to 8'. $17.00 384-2281 FOR SALE Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 250-Furniture Clayton Marcus Brown Leather Loveseat, Oversized Chair, & Ottoman. $1700 336-359-2980 For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. Classifieds make "Cents" "Cents make Dollars" 260-Garage/Yard Sales •MV1:1»Wcf-1• 300Miscellaneous For Sale: Sun Quest Pro 16 bulb Tanning Bed. Bulbs included, plus an extra set of bulbs still in the box. Excellent condition. Asking $2500.00. Please call 384-1121 anytime. 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 •3 J M J[ilcn JMJ ratca We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, sell, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets AKC Husky Puppies for Sale Will be ready in 3 weeks. $200 each. If interested call 384-2905 or 982-8603 FREE to A Good Home. Beautiful 4 Pt. Male Himalayan, neutered and a female Calico cat, spayed. Inside and Outside. Wonderful lap cats. 336-982-3862 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies Born August 30, '05 FOR SALE-AKC Registered-$400 Call Cheryl Roberts 336-385-6002 345-Hunting K & D Taxidermy 626 Peach Bottom Rd Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Call Today (336) 359-2423 Shoulder Mount $180 The Biggest Deer Killed: FREE! 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 Applications are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible 'Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Ashe County's only subscription newspaper - THE JEFFERSON POST NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A Licensed Electrical Contractor to do work in an industrial plant environment. Contractor required to provide proof of insurance and tools required to do the job. All work performed by the contractor must be in accordance with all local and national codes as well as Company standards. EOE Please submit qualifications and rate sheet to: Electrical Contractor P.O. Box 1414 • West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 FOR RENT House in Buffalo Meadows 3BR/1BA. Full Basement. Large Yard. Call 846-7674 or 877-6872 1160-Tree Service R.D TREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections RAY COMBS TREE and energy efficient. TRIMMING & Applicants must apply REMOVAL in person at the site For estimates, Call office, Apt. 6-A. Office 336-246-5634. hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. 1195-Legals Call (336) 246-4757. NORTH CAROLINA Rental Assistance is ASHE COUNTY assigned based on availability and need. NOTICE OF LESLIE Wheelchair accessible SIDES CORLEY, units. Section 8 ADMINISTRATRIX welcomed. Equal OF THE ESTATE OF Housing Opportunity. MARY S. MCNEILL ASHE COUNTY FILE 460-Mobile NO.: 05-E-256 Homes for Rent The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istratrix of the Estate of Mary S. McNeill, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, 490-Houses / this is to notify all per­ sons having claims Apts. for Sale against said estate to FOR SALE BY present them to the OWNER undersigned on or Home outside before the 2nd day of Jefferson City Limit February 2006, or this with over 2,300 sq. notice will be pleaded feet. HDW Floors, 4 in bar of their recovery. bedrooms, 2 full baths. All persons indebted to the said estate Full basement. 2 will please make fireplaces, gas heat, immediate payment to small stream. Call 982-6464 after 6:00 pm the undersigned. 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 500-Mobile Homes for Sale Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 This is the 27th day of October 2005. Leslie Sides Corley, Administratrix By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846-2511 Publication Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/22 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY 530-Lots & Acreage FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. FSBO lots available in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. www.jeffesonpost.com WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Graphics Design Specialist/Instructor For more information call: (336) 838-6172 or 838-6422 NOTICE OF JERRY BARE, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DESSIE RAYE BARE ASHE COUNTY FILE NO.: 02-E-29 The undersigned, hav­ ing qualified as Admin­ istrator, of the Estate of DESSIE RAYE BARE, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of February 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 27th day of October 2005. JERRY BARE, Administrator By: Sherrie R. Hodges Attorney at Law/ Process Agent PO Box 908 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846-2511 Publication Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/22 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ruth Greene Miller, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed to Mrs. Loretta Gentry, c/oVANNOY & REEVES, PLLC, P.O. Drawer 67, West Jefferson, North Car­ olina 28694, on or before the 7th day of February, 2005, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. 1195-Legals 1195-Legals 1195-Legals of 449.98 feet and an arc length of 170.69 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 18 degrees 14 minutes 19 seconds West, 169.67 feet to an existing 1/2" rebar, thence leaving the said Vannoy line but continuing with the IN RE HOLMAN: said eastern right of Case Number 05-J-76 way line the following To the father of a (4) calls; (1) North 29 female juvenile born on degrees 36 minutes 38 or about January 29, seconds West, 241.34 2002 in Watauga feet to a new 1/2" County, Boone, North rebar, (2) along a curve to the right having a Carolina, radius of 330.61 feet Respondent: Take notice that a and an arc length of pleading seeking relief 185.26 feet, being sub­ against you has been tended by a chord of filed in the above North 09 degrees 53 entitled action. The minutes 52 seconds nature of the relief West, 182.85 feet to a rebar, (3) being sought is as new 1/2" degrees follows: To terminate North 05 rights in a minor child 57 minutes 18 seconds born January 29, 2002, East, 235.14 feet to a and likely conceived in new 1/2" rebar, (4) Watauga County be­ along a curve to the left tween March 29, 2001 having a radius of 378.79 feet and an arc and May 29. 2001. You are required to length of 184.23 feet, make defense to such being subtended by a pleading within 40 days chord of North 07 of November 15, 2005 degrees 58 minutes 44 exclusive of the date. seconds West, 182.42 Should you fail to feet to a 1/2" rebar set respond to such in the James Hensley pleading, your parental property line (Db K-4, rights to the aforesaid Pg 65), thence leaving minor child will be said right of way line and running with the terminated. said Hensley line North 60 degrees 33 minutes This is the 9th day of 04 seconds East, November, 2005. (crossing a 1/2" rebar set at a fence post at David J. Turlington III 57.97 feet) for a total Attorney for the distance of 91.58 feet Petitioner to a point in the centerP.O. Box 140 line of NCSR #1153, Boone, NC 28607 thence running with the Nov. 15, 22, 29 centerline of said road the following (8) calls; NOTICE OF (1) South 38 degrees SUBSTITUTE 15 minutes 34 seconds TRUSTEE'S East, 76.05 feet, (2) OF REAL PROPERTY South 28 degrees 33 minutes 55 seconds Under and by virtue of East, 47.83 feet, (3) the power and authority along a curve to the contained in that cer­ right having a radius of tain Deed of Trust exe­ 111.20 feet and an arc cuted and delivered by length of 94.90 feet, Wendy Faye Dehaven, being subtended by a dated February 10, chord of South 04 2003 and recorded in degrees 06 minutes 59 the Office of the Regis­ seconds East, 92.05 ter of Deeds for Ashe feet, (4) South 20 County, North Carolina, degrees 19 minutes 56 in Book 289 at Page seconds West, 105.61 1162, and because of feet, (5) along a curve default having been to the left having a made in the payment of radius of 465.72 feet the indebtedness se­ and an arc length of cured by said Deed of 350.63 feet, being Trust and failure to do subtended by a chord and perform the stipu­ of South 01 degrees 14 lations and agreements minutes 09 seconds therein contained, and East 342.41 feet, (6) pursuant to demand of South 22 degrees 48 the Owner and Holder minutes 15 seconds of the indebtedness se­ East, 192.47 feet, (7) cured by said Deed of South 19 degrees 08 Trust, the undersigned minutes 18 seconds Substitute Trustee will East, 122.92 feet, (8) expose for sale at South 15 degrees 20 public auction to the minutes 12 seconds highest bidder for cash East, 74.32 feet to the the property therein point of BEGINNING, described, to wit: containing 2.102 acres, area by coordinate TRACT ONE: Being a computations. Inclu­ tract of land located in sive of the existing right West Jefferson Town­ of way of NCSR #1153. ship, Ashe County, According to a survey North Carolina, Bound­ by Billy W. Barr, RLS, ed by the lands of, for­ L-3174, dated 10-7-93, merly of, or in posses­ job no. 931004. Bear­ sion of on the south by ings are relative to the Russell Vannoy, on the Russell Vannoy proper­ West by Russell Van­ ty (Db 170, Pg 2042). noy and the old Norfolk and Western Railroad For source of title see right of way, on the that certain ' deed north by James recorded in Deed Book Hensley, on the east by 195 at Pages 280-283 NCSR #1153 and in the Ashe County being more particularly Registry. described as follows: TRACT TWO: Being a BEGINNING on a point tract of land located in in the centerline of West Jefferson Town­ NCSR #1153 (Doggett ship, Ashe County, Rd.) said point being North Carolina. Being on eastern corner of the eastern half of the the Russell Vannoy old Norfolk and West­ property, (Db 170, Pg. ern Railroad right of 2042 and the southeast way and being more corner of the tract here­ particularly described in described, thence as follows: running with the said Vannoy line South 79 BEGINNING on an degrees 31 minutes 00 existing 1/2" rebar in seconds West, (cross­ the centerline of the old ing a 1/2" rebar set at Norfolk and Western 20.00 feet) for a total Railroad right of way, distance of 57.82 feet said rebar being the to an existing 1/2" northeastern corner of rebar on the eastern the Russell Vannoy right of way line of the property (Db 170, Pg old Norfolk and West­ 2042) and the south­ ern Railroad, thence east corner of the Dale running with the said Bays property (Db 184, eastern right of way Pg 2338), thence run­ line along a curve to ning with the said the left having a radius Vannoy line and with NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WATAUGA COUNTY In the Juvenile Court District Court Division the centerline of said right of way South 29 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds East, 234.91 feet to an existing 1/2" rebar, thence leaving the centerline of said right of way and run­ ning North 73 degrees 05 minutes 05 seconds East, 40.88 feet to an existing 1/2" rebar on the eastern right of way line, thence leaving the said Vannoy line and running with the east­ ern right of way line the following (4) calls: (1) North 29 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 241.34 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, (2) along a curve to the right having a radius of 330.61 feet and an arc length of 185.26 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 09 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds West, 182.85 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, (3) North 05 degrees 57 minutes 18 seconds East, 235.14 feet, (4) along a curve to the left having a radius of 378.79 feet and an arc length of 184.23 feet, being sub­ tended by a chord of North 07 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds West, 182.42 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, thence leaving the Eastern right of way line and running South 60 degrees 33 minutes 04 seconds West, 40.39 feet to a 1/2" rebar set in the centerline of said right of way thence run­ ning with the centerline of said right of way and with the eastern line to the Dale Bays property the following (3) calls; (1) along a curve to the right having a radius of 338.79 feet, and an arc length of 159.48 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 07 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds East, 158.01 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, (2) South 05 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds West, 235.00 feet, (3) along a curve to the left having a radius of 370.61 feet an arc length of 207.68 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 09 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds East, 204.97 feet to the point of BEGINNING, contain­ ing 0.772 acres, area by coordinate computa­ tions. According to a survey by Billy W. Barr, RLS, L-3174, dated 10/7/93. Job No. 931004. Bearings are relative to the Russell Vannoy property (Db 170, Pg 2042). Present Record Owner(s): Wendy Faye Dehaven The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the un­ dersigned may require the successful bidder at the sale to immedi­ ately deposit cash or a certified check in an amount equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the high bid or $750.00. The real property herei­ nabove described will be sold "as is," "where is," subject to any and all superior liens, and subject to taxes and special assessments. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Date and Hour for Sale: December 2nd, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Ashe County Courthouse Date of this Notice: October 5, 2005 Stephen A. Lamb, Substitute Trustee THE LAMB FIRM PO Box 36158 Charlotte, NC 282366158 (704) 331-0014 WANT TO BUT LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND This 28th day of October, 2005. Loretta Gentry, Executrix WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Events Operation Specialist For more information call: Development/Community Relations Specialist (336) 838-6172 or 838-6422 (336) 838-6172 or 838-6422 For more information call: MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 423-727-5113 �JEFFERSON POST TUESPAY/ NOVEMBER 22 , 2005 PAGE 9A PORTS S Youth soccer teams, 10-14 year olds Miles Handyman Const. Hobby Barn Coached by Jed Young Coached by Kevin Langley Phipps Construction m State Farm Coached by Wayne Cable Coached by Stuart Pippen Sturgill's Tree Farm *• I# k *•4,1 II i w - LOOK FOR PICTURES AND STORIES FROM THE Coached by Willie Johnson USKY FALL SPORTS AWARD H ROGRAM IN FRIDAY'S POST. «. 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SESSN sessions Swedish • Deep Tissue Reflexology • Aromatherapy By appointment only •Pregnancy & Baby Massage Call: 828-406-2452 Hot Stone Massage �PAGE10A TUESPAY/ NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY EVENTS Bi-monthly healing prayers service at St. Mary's Tuesday, November 22 12 noon: Bi-monthly healing prayers service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Beaver Creek Road in West Jefferson. If you or a loved one is in need of prayers for any reason, come join in this uplift­ ing service. Dress is casual and the service lasts about 30 minutes. Call 982-3076 if more information is required. 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. Friday, November 25 Mistletoe Market will be held November 25-26 and December 2-4 in downtown West Jefferson. bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for ven­ dors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 1 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for a short hike while identi­ Saturday, November 26 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held November 11 and 26 (Saturdays) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and hand­ made items for the holidays will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, _____ fying winter weeds standing throughout the winter which are beneficial to nature's food chain. Meet at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access area. For directions or more information call 336982-2587. 2 p.m.: Vista Viewing at the 2nd Overlook Join a park ranger as he describes the peaks and valleys surround­ ing Mt. Jefferson. Please bring binoculars if available. Program is weather permit­ ting. Meet at second over­ look. 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade in Sparta on Main Street. 4:30: Cox's Grove Baptist Church Holiday Concert will be held at the Arts Council. Tickets sold at the door $8 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds benefit "Soup for You" soup benefit. This event is part of the continued on page 11A Enter the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Domino's 2M5/6 Football (Contest The Pizza Delivery Experts Please see our Friday November 25th edition for the winner information for last week's Football Contest. Thanks to everyone for playing the Domino's Pizza / Jefferson Post Football Contest! 200S- '06 football Contest Rules Grand Prize Superbowl Party Pack « * c = •gta « fc 3 sa 0) C o o ti 3 U 15 a 09 *5 5 "'I 0 Jrby's Weeldy Winner Will Grand Prize Winner Wilt Receive a Superbowl Receive a FREE 14" Parfe Pack from Domino's Cnl'united Topping Pizza Drawn from Pool of Pixxa from Domino's? Weekly Winners!! J|j Monday & Ihesdav V w 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement corre­ spond to the lines in the entry blank. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the correct lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is the Tiebreaker. In the space indicated guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A s25 cash prize and a free pizza from Domino's will be awarded to the entrant predicting the most winners. In the event of ties the Tiebreaker will be employed to decide the winning entrant. In the event the Tiebreaker does not break the tie the prize will be divided equally. 4. In the event games are postponed they will only count in that week's contest if they are played within that week's contest period. The contest period covers games from Friday through the following Thursday. The bonus prize will not be awarded if there are not 20 games plaved. 5. Entries may be mailed to: Jefferson Post at P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or brought to the office at 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. All mail entries must be postmarked by the post office no later than the Friday preceding the start of the contest period and be received no later than Monday's mail. All entries hand delivered must be at the office of Jefferson Post no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday starting the contest week. 6. Limit of one entry per person, per envelope, per contest date. 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S § © £ _ 3 =V 336-846-7164 • Fax: 336-846-7165 Website: www.jeffersonpost.com E-mail: editorial@jeffersonpost.com 2 £ o T/I T u 5-c S 3 •wass*. Carolina West TGR N * MM Mr T^WIRETPSS JUT *1 www.carolirMnmI.rom • M*235<6(MKr & X-r*r aiMrmx 1 Cm*, owrirtcifem �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 PAGE 11A COMMUNITY EVENTS Music on the River at New River State Park continued from page 10A November 30 12 noon: Ashe Ministerial Association will have a spe­ cial Advent Service at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. There will be singing, scripture reading, and a short message will be shared. It is open to the public, all denomi­ nations are encouraged to attend. At approximately 12:30, a light lunch will be available to all attending. Mistletoe Market sponsored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Sunday, November 27 2 - 4 p.m.: Music on the River at New River State Park will be held at US 221 Access Community Building. Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instru­ ment and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. All programs are free and open to the pub­ lic. Call 336-246-9653 for more information. 6 p.m.: Faith Trio will be singing at Greene's Chapel Baptist Church. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite everyone to attend. The church is located on Silas Creek Road. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 29 7:30 a.m. - noon: A Free Diabetes Screening will be held at the Ashe Memorial Hospital Lobby. Appointments are not necessary, the screen­ ing will be held on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Nancy Kautz, RN, AMH Community Outreach, will conduct the screening. 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Session V, Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. Wednesday, Friday, December 2 6 p.m.: Steve Lewis Evening Concert at the Arts Council with tickets at the door, $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds ben­ efit the North Carolina Social Services Association - Ashe Chapter. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Saturday, December 3 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Holiday Happenings at The Center @ Fleetwood. Breakfast, lunch, shopping, arts and crafts, baked goods, music and more will be available. Come out and support The Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Ashe Arts Center with open house and reception for Tree and Music Exhibit. 4 - 6 p.m.: Tonya Halsey Class Concert at the Arts Council with tickets at the door $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. Proceeds benefit the Eurasia Center for Homeless Children. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. 5:30 p.m.: Ashe County High School Brass Ensemble Outdoor Concert will be at the Farmers Market. Refreshments will be sold to benefit Friendship Baptist Church Youth.This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Sunday, December 4 5:30 - 10 p.m.: Fund raiser for High Country Amigos will be held at Sweet Aromas Restaurant with food, fun and dancing to the sounds of Banda Solazo. Adult admission is $20, children 6-12 years of age - $5, and children under 5 years, free. For more informa­ tion contact Isabel Spencer at 982-3954. 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Choral Society's Annual Holiday Concert will be held at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Monday, December 5 2 - 4:30 p.m.: Leasing Land for Christmas Trees, a ses­ sion held at Ashe County Agricultural Service Center in Jefferson with topics such as type of land, payment methods and risk management being discussed. 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club will sponsor its Annual Community Christmas Party at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. The club will furnish meat and beverages. Guests are asked to please bring a covered dish or dessert. After the meal, Georgia Donour will provide a program of seasonal music. Please come and join in the fellowship and fun. For more information, call 9829538. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet for dinner for their annual holiday dinner and party. There will be no meeting in January. Call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299 for more information. 6:30 - 9 p.m.: Leasing Land for Christmas Trees, a ses­ sion held at Blue Ridge Business Development Center in Sparta with topics such as type of land, payment methods and risk management being discussed. Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will have combined November and December meetings at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Call 846-9068 for more Information. Friday, December 9 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series at Ashe Civic Centerin West Jefferson will fea­ ture a night of gospel music with the Roten-Arnold Family. Admission is $8 adults; $5 children under 12. For more information call 336-846-2787. Ongoing Events Tree Fest and Music Exhibit NEW LOCATION - Kids Studio at Ashe Arts Center November 21-December 29. There will be beautifully decorated trees and paintings with a musical theme. Ashe Pregnancy Care Center is throwing Ashe County's largest communitywide baby shower November 8 - November 30. Items needed include diapers, wipes, baby clothing, bath products, infant medications, baby furniture and accessories, maternity clothes, and Wal-Mart shopping cards. Donations may be dropped off at the following locations: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center (Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m - 3 p.m.), The Gap Hair Salon, Lowe's Foods, Living Waters Bookstore/Ashe Worship Center and Shepherd's Staff or call 385-0200 for pick up. For more information call 8464100. GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge classes at three different locations with scheduled hours that accommodate everyone's schedule. For more information call 336-846-3900. Play Groupsat Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10-12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery is for women who have been diagnosed with cancer needing more information and support. This is a group of women who have faced cancer and recovered and are trained by the American Cancer Society to offer hope, friendship, and knowledge. Please contact Charlene Phillips, local coordinator, at 336-246-3871. Women in Touch is training in breast self-examination available for women of all ages. Become aware of warning signs and the best methods for early detection of breast cancer. Please call Ann Cope at 336-982-9379 or Lib Bare at 336-246-9944. Ashe County Youth Council Youth Center is open Thursday for Middle School night from 4 -10 p.m. throughout the school year. High School nights will be Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. -11:00 p.m. The center is open to all teenagers in who attend Ashe County Schools, attend a home school or recognized education program. Call Travis Hash at 982-6282, 336-246-8111 or visit ACYC online at www.asheonline. com/ education/youthcouncil. htm Ole' Time and Bluegrass music is presented each Friday evening at the Nella Community Center, above Lansing. Yadkin Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., service begins at 10:30. Located on 1102 Country Club Rd., Wilkesboro. Call Teresa at 696-2341 evenings/weekends for details and directions. All are welcome to this new & growing community of kindred spirits. Free Internet and e-mail classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Public Access Internet Site in the JobLink Career Center at Family Central (the old Ashe Central High School) in Jefferson. Ashe County Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Ashe Services for Aging. Call 246-2461 for info or 877-9332 for details. Better Breaths Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 until 7 p.m. at the AMH Mt. Hearts Facility. This club is for people with respiratory problems who want to learn more about living with their disease. Contact Lincare at 246-4944. Ashe County Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Call 846-ARTS for more information. AL-ANON (for family and friends of addicted persons): Meets on Mondays at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. For details, call 384-1940. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Ashe County Unity Group meets at the Jefferson United Methodist Church at 115 E. Main St. The entrance is in the rear. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. t&at i Reefed yioirty all k Call to make an appointment toe Christmas Pictures, Today! Call by November 29th and receive 12 Christmas Cards Free! t 756 Soiners Rd Rhonda, NC (Red, White & Blue Exit) % Right Outside Wilkes County Call Today W 336*984*4899 \\ \ , BROC WEATHERIZATION BROC Weatherization operates in the three county area to upgrade substandard homes. The Weatherization program is designed to stop the infiltration of cold air. When a request is made an Outreach worker conducts a home survey to assess the homeowner's eligibility. After approval of the Housing Advisory Committee and referral to BROC Housing, the Weatherization Coordinator performs an energy loss inspection to determine which improvements are needed most. He must decide whether to add attic, insulation, blow insulation in walls, replace doors or windows, add weather-stripping, or insulate water heaters. He then schedules the work and arranges for materials to be delivered. The Weatherization program has income eligibility requirements and is available to homeowners at NKIMilifR am Jir.KR.16* • no charge, and rental units for a nominal fee payable by the landowner. BROC has weatherized over 4,000 homes in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties. This program has allowed homeowners to save thousands of dollars in excess heating cost. Requirements for eligibility vary and are prescribed by the provider of w eatherization funds: Weatherization Assistance Program, NC Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Opportunity. Another component of the BROC Weatherization Program is HEATING APPLIANCE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, funded through the Weatherization Assistance Program. NC Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Opportunity. This allows repair and replacement of existing heating systems and is especially directed at eliminating wood burning or portable heating devices such as kerosene heaters that are used as a main heating source. Again, requirements prescribed by the Grantor stipulate the heating appliance repair and replacement must be done on homes weatherized by BROC. Anyone seeking more information on BROC Housing should call: A Perfect Birthday, Wedding or Christmas Gift! Stay informed with news from Ashe County! Fill out the form below and mail with payment to: Jefferson Post Circulation Department • PO Box 808 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 Gift (Subscription for... In Ashe County: I Name • $34.00 Address Seniors In Ashe Co.: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission BROC Ashe PO Box 255 Warrensville, NC 28693 phone: (336) 384-4543 fax: (336) 384-4929 Louise Ham - Case Manager Dare Stromer - Executive Director • $30.00 City. A Gift from: Name State Out-of-County (All) • $44.50 �PAGE 12A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS National Committee for New River names new executive director The National Committee for the New River (NCNR) has named George Santucci, of Jefferson, to be its new Executive Director. San­ tucci will succeed Jeffrey Scott, who is leaving to pur­ sue other conservation op­ portunities. Santucci's most recent position has been as a 4H Program Associate in Outdoor Education at the Ashe County Cooperative Extension. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Santucci has worked in the computer field and taught high school math. He was an instructor in the North Caro­ lina Outward Bound School in Asheville and taught in the recreation management program at Appalachian State University. While at 4H, Santucci created, sought funding for, and directed the Blue Ridge Conservation Corps, a program for Ashe County teenagers that teach­ es job readiness, employment skills and academic improve­ ment through conservation projects. Participants have worked on projects with NCNR, the New River State Parks, Ashe County Parks, Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail, Upper Mountain Research Station, Elk Shoals Methodist Camp, The Nature Conservancy, and Todd Com­ munity Preservation Organi­ zation. He is married to An­ nette Bednosky, a counselor at Ashe County High School. Elden Horton, President of the NCNR Board of Direc­ tors, stated, "I am looking for­ ward to working with George. NCNR is indeed fortunate to have a person with such tal­ ent and passion for the New River who will continue our work in protecting the New River. I am confident that he will do a great job." Santucci notes that the "New River and its tributaries are important in Ashe County and beyond. "The river irri­ gates crops, provides habitat for rare and threatened spe­ cies and is a source of beauty and recreation for residents and visitors. When the integ­ rity of the River is in danger, so is the health of the sur­ rounding regions. I look for­ ward to working with NCNR to foster the preservation of this great natural resource," Santucci commented. Scott, who served as NCNR Executive Director for sixand-a-half years, has been in­ strumental in increasing the organization's membership base and building its core program areas. During his tenure, NCNR helped per­ manently protect over 2,200 acres of land, restored over 40 miles of eroding streambanks, raised millions of dol­ lars for program support and organized many community groups throughout the water­ shed to protect the quality of the New River. "The success of NCNR over the last several years has been incredible. It wouldn't have been possible without the generous support of our donors, board members and skilled staff. The opportu­ nity to play a role in NCNR's thirty-year history has been a true honor and I know that NCNR will continue to fight the good fight and meet the many challenges that lie ahead," Scott stated. Scott is leaving NCNR to create a conservation real estate brokerage firm work­ ing as a strategic partner with 10 local and regional land conservation organiza­ tions in the Southern Blue Ridge. The non-traditional brokerage firm works with local landowners who want to sell their property but do not want to see the property intensively developed by the new landowner. Scott commented, "I would much rather see local farmers and rural landowners sell their farms to conservation mind­ ed buyers intent on farming or conserving the important qualities of the land than to developers interested only in their bottom lines." "It has been a pleasure to work with Jeffrey. He has established NCNR as the leader in protecting and pre­ serving the New River. Un­ der his guidance, there has been a substantial increase in membership and in contri­ butions to NCNR. I wish him the best in his new endeavor, "commented Elden Horton. NCNR is a nonprofit orga­ nization committed toprotect­ ing and preserving the New River. For more information about the organization, visit the website ncnr.org. REST Our mission is to pros MISSION: 1 PR the unique natural ar cultural qualities of t New River and its wat in North Ca & West Photo courtesy of the NCNR George Santucci is the new executive director of the National Committee for the New River. Photo courtesy of the NCNR Jeffrey Scott led the NCNR for over six years. AAA predicts slow holiday travel season Rapidly falling gasoline prices do not appear to be en­ couraging motorists to travel this Thanksgiving holiday, ac­ cording to AAA Carolinas. Prices have dropped nearly $1 since the Labor Day holi­ day peak that coincided with Hurricane Katrina, followed later by Hurricane Rita. Auto travel is expected to be up only 0.6 percent from last year when gas prices were $1.92 in North Carolina and $1.85 in South Carolina with nearly 1.57 million Carolin­ ians (1.05 million North Car­ olinians and 513,000 South Carolinians) hitting the roads this holiday. Current gas price averages of $2.27 in North Carolina and $2.17 in South Carolina seem to have encouraged some to stay home and others to try flying. Air travel is expected to increase 3.2 percent from last year totaling nearly 157,000 North Carolinians and 76,300 South Carolinians. Those flying during the busiest travel holiday of the year will find packed flights with few open seats, since most airlines have reduced the number of flights avail­ able by at least 3 percent from last year while raising fares 15 percent. "With crowded airports, travelers should allow extra time for check-in and security measures," said David E. Par­ sons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. "If you miss your plane, it's unlikely that there will be an empty seat for you on the next flight." Gas prices have dropped significantly since Labor Day's record highs when Katrina wreaked havoc on refineries, pipelines and oil drilling plat­ forms in the Gulf of Mexico, where the Carolinas' gasoline comes from. North Carolina's average price is down 91 cents from the record $3.18 seen over NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE NEW RIVER Labor Day weekend down to $2.27 cents per gallon for selfserve, regular unleaded gaso­ line. South Carolina's prices have dropped 98 cents during that same time from $3.15 to $2.17 cents per gallon. "Gas prices will continue to drop as long as demand remains low and supplies get healthier," said Parsons."Even though more than 49 percent of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico remains shut, the na­ tion is receiving supplies from other sources and working to streamline deliveries that are still coming from the Gulf." The most expensive North Carolina gas prices are found in Durham at $2.40 for a gal­ lon of self-serve, regular un­ leaded gasoline, while the cheapest is in Fayetteville at $2.20. In South Carolina, cheap gas prices can be found in Spartanburg at $2.14 on average. The most expen­ sive gas prices are $2.25 in Charleston. Crowded highways have the potential to be deadly. North Carolina's 24 highway deaths during Thanksgiving last year was the deadliest since 2001; South Carolina's 15 was the worst since that same year. South Carolina motorists can expect lanes on major roadways to remain open dur­ ing the holiday weekend with all construction halted. North Carolina highway construction was not avail­ able at the time of this news release. AAA Carolinas reminds motorists that the dangers don't end off the highway. Parking lots will be packed the day after Thanksgiving with shoppers and vehicles can pose a danger to pedestri­ ans. "When walking to your vehicle, take inventory of pe­ destrians around it," said Par­ sons. "Children especially can disappear in a vehicle's blind spot." Motorists should turn their heads when backing out of a parking space and should not rely on their mirrors. Nationally, AAA estimates that 37.29 million Americans will travel this holiday, up 0.8 percent from last year. Holi­ day auto travelers will find gas prices nationwide cur­ rently averaging $2.29 for a gallon of self-serve, regular gasoline. Fifty-five percent of Thanksgiving travelers expect to stay at a friend or relative's home. Hotels and motels are a distant second at 28 percent, followed by cabin/condo, 7 per­ cent; camper/trailer/RV/tent, 2 percent; bed and breakfast, 2 percent; other, 2 percent; no overnight stay, 3 percent; and didn't know, 1 percent. Small towns and rural ar­ eas are the expected destina­ tion for 37 percent of Thanks­ giving travelers, followed closely by cities, 34 percent. Oceans and beaches should see 10 percent of travelers, followed by mountain areas, 10 percent; 3 percent for lake areas, 2 percent for state/na­ tional parks and 1 percent for theme/amusement parks. Another 3 percent responded with other. Research for Thanksgiv­ ing holiday travel is based on a national telephone survey of 1,383 adults by the Travel Industry Association of Amer­ ica, which conducts special re­ search for AAA. An affiliate of the Ameri­ can Automobile Association, AAA Carolinas was founded in 1922 as a not-for-profit or­ ganization that now serves nearly 1.5 million members with travel, automobile and insurance services while being an advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. NEW'.'. 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Ask for details. �PREVIEW HUSKIES Basketball Wrestling Indoor Track Basketball Wrestling rnrnmm �PAGE 2B TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW Husky Varsity Basketball Women's 2005-2006 Roster No. #11 #12 #14 #15 #20 #21 #23 #24 #25 #32 #40 #42 Name Pos. Brittany Parsons G Kassee Roberts G Kaitlin Smith G Michelle Rhodes G Kelly Hudler F Laci Everhart G Kim McNeil F Shelly Barker F Katie Gammons F F Lindsey Hagel Katy Jones F F Mika Scutt Yr. So J So S So S F F J J S S Ht. 5'1 5'6 5'4 5'5 6'0 5'5 5'8 5'8 5'8 5'8 57 58 Men's 2005-2006 Roster Husky JV/V Basketball 2005-2006 I SITE LEVEh, OPPONENT TIME Away JV/V Giris West Wilkes (Scrimmage) 6:00 Home November 18 JV/V Boys St Stephens (Scrimmage) 6:00 I November 22 Home JV/V Watauga 4:00 Junior Varsity Miller Insurance/Dr. Pepper Invitational Tournament at ACHS I November 25/26 JV Tourney S. Iredell, Watauga, W. Caldwell Home 4:00 Avery JV/V November 29 I Away 4:00 Alleghany JV/V November 30 Away 4:00 Watauga JV/V December 2 I Home 4:00 West Wilkes JV/V December 7 Home 4:00 Forbush JV/V December 9 I December 13 Away 4:00 Wilkes Central JV/V Home 4:00 Alleghany JV/V December 14 I Away 4:00 Surry Central JV/V December 16 Away 4:00 Avery JV/V December 20 I December 21 6:00/7:30 Away V St. Stephens Varsity Colvard Oil Holiday Invitational Tournament at ACHS I December 27/28 Alleghany, Grayson Co., Mitchell Home 4:00 Starmount January 3 JV/V • January 6 Away 4:00 North Surry JV/V Away 4:00 West Wilkes January 11 JV/V • January 13 Home 4:00 JV/V North Wilkes Conference Make-Up date January 17 JV/V • January 20 Away 4:00 JV/V Forbush 4:00 Home JV/V Wilkes Central January 24 • January 27 Home JV/V Surry Central 4:00 Away JV/V 4:00 January 31 Starmount • February 3 4:00 Home JV/V North Surry Away 4:00 JV/V North Wilkes February 10 1 DATE I November 17 l Go Huskies! No. Name #3 Sid Carpenter #4 Ethan Goodman #10 Landon Phillips #12 Kaleb Davis #14 Nic Vannoy #15 Joseph Moser #22 Coleman Payne #23 Michael Graybeal #24 Cody Moss #25 Justin Hodges #32 David Marino #33 Parker Johnson #40 George Baker Yr. Jr Jr Sr Jr Sr Sr Jr Sr Sr Sr Jr Jr Jr Photos by Tammy Parunak I I I I I I I I I • I • I • • • h M — « aa _ H MB « — — — • 1 I I I I _ Conference Tournament: February 13-18, 2006, First Round at Top Seed, Semi-Finals at Surry Central , NCHSAA Sectionals: February 20-25, 2006 NCHSAA Regionals: March 1-5, 2006 NCHSAA 2A State Championship: March 12, 2006 Men's Coaches: Marc Payne, Head Varsity; Dwight Furches, Assistant Varsity; Scott Grubb, Head Junior Varsity; Mitchell Mash, Head Freshman/Assistant Junior Varsity; ST-Wesley Rousseau, Assistant Freshman Women's Coaches: Laura Foster, Head Varsity; Ray Dancy, Assistant Varsity; Bobby Hudler, Head Junior Varsity; Robin Roberts, Assistant Junior Varsity Cheerleader Coaches: Rachel'Baldwin, Varsity: Misty Pritchard, Junior Varsity The Sports Fans' Supply Store! Backyard Convenience & Tobacco Outlet 838 S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC 846-5347 Ht. 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Away 7 p.m. Home 7 p.m. Away Away 7 p.m. 7 7 7 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Home Away Away Home Conference Tournament: February 4, 2006 @ Wilkes Central NCHSAA Dual Team Tournament: February 7, 9, & 11, 2006 Individual Regionals: February 17-18, 2006 Individual State: February 24-25, 2006 Coach: Keith Phillips Assistant Coach: Brian Chatham Logan Orr Travis Brooks Raven Pruitt Aaron Greene Matt Richardson 2005-2006 Roster Chris Blevins Charlie Williams Zach Holman Name Grade Randall Pennington 11 Andy Widner 10 Chris Blevins 11 Whitney Stuart 11 Josh Shumate 12 Katrina Krider 11 Morgan Stansberry 11 Holden Hudler 9 Eric Johnson 12 Caitlin Garn 11 Myra Miller 12 Cristina Carballo 12 4 .4 Emaline Shatley 11 Jessica Koontz 9 Taylor Stansberry 9 Roxanne Thomas 10 Mandy Jensen 11 Kendra Powers 9 Savannah Sheets 9 Emily Gamble 11 Morgan Lawrence 9 Molly Hanes 11 Laken Weaver 9 Ashley Bower 11 Ricky Pelton 11 Robbie Pelton Toryn Little Matt Weaver Nick Shepherd Jason Clark Adam Widner Dakota Price Ratael Rodriguez Chris Lyall Matt Greer Dylan Brown Cody Sullivan Jeff Pell Jason Roten Ronnie Staton Chris Edwards Dustin Snyder Michael Howell INDOOR TRACK Head Coach - John Sullivan Assistant Coach - Jessica Wineberg 3atch <lkegpLtit! 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Sophomore Sophomore I Sophomore ^ Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Sophomore (not pictured) % Head Coach - Scott Grubb Head Coach - Bobby Hudler Husky Freshmen Basketball — | Freshman Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Johnson County Time 7pm Watauga Mountain Heritage 11am 4:30pm Alexander Carroll County 11am 6pm Home Away Freedom 11am Alexander Mountain Heritage 11am 6pm Home Away Jan.17 Dobyns-Bennett Carroll County 11am 6pm Jan.21 Jan.26 Freedom Johnson County 11am 7pm Reagan 11am 6:30pm Dec.1 Dec.3 Dec.6 Dec.10 Dec.15 Dec.17 Jan.7 Jan.10 Jan.14 Jan.28 Feb.1 Watauga Reagan Site Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Away 11am Feb.4 Mitchell Mash, Head Freshman Coach ST-Wesley Rousseau, Assistant Freshman Coach #12 #3 #32 #23 #44 #14 #42 #21 #22 #10 #40 2005-2006 Roster Tucker Day Kyle Gayton Buster Phillips Brandon Lucas Dustin Hamm Michael Day Ben Warner Jordan Nichols Richie Absher Tavin Holman Tommy Spagnolo AFTER THE GAME... 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Coach - Shelia Richardson Silver Boys 2005-2006 Roster Blue Basketball Schedule Date #23 Autumn Huffman #32 Mariah McVey #33 Kelsey Johnson JCMS JCMS 5:00 January 18 Sparta Sparta 4:30 I I I I Ashe/WataugaTournament TBA _ j Silver schedule on page 6 Wj For your pre-game appetite... 1321 246-9899 HOURS Mon-Thurs 10:30am - 8r00pm Fri & Sat 10:30am - 9:00pm Closed Sunday Mt. Jefferson Road West Jefferson We Salute All Ashe County Winter Sports Athletes, Cheerleaders and Coaches Come by and see Mack Powers and Staff for all your diabetic needs. We have a large selection of diabetic supplies. Smokey Mountain Barbecue 1008 S. Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson, NC 246-6818 to /ILL the Team*! Good Luck to all our Ashe County CO U M :4UI=f=«L*i=4 Teams! 106 E. Main Street • West Jefferson • 336-246-2501 (SkDdxil Co Huskies & Bulldogs DIABETES H|SHOPPE" The Warrensville Drug Store 5083 NC Hwy 88 West • Warrensville • 384-3900 James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Company, Inc 846-7191 ( �PAGE 6B TUESDAY, NOVEMEBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW Middle School Wrestling r — — — — Silver Basketball Opponent Date Site Time Glade Creek Glade Creek 4:30 December 1 Piney Creek BRES 4:30 December 5 West Wilkes ACMS 4:30 December 8 Central Wilkes Central Wilkes 4:30 December 12 Piney Creek Piney Creek 4:30 December 15 West Wilkes West Wilkes 4:30 December 19 Central Wilkes ACMS 4:30 December 29 Blue vs Silver ACMS 4:30 January 5 Green Valley Green Valley 4:30 January 9 Hardin Park ACMS 4:30 January 11 Sparta ACMS 4:30 January 12 Glade Creek BRES 4:30 January 16 JCMS JCMS 5:00 January 23 JCMS ACMS 5:00 November 28 Ashe/WataugaTournament TBA I I I I I Bulldog Wrestling Date November 1 Opponent Site Time East Wilkes ACMS 4:30 November 3 West Wilkes West Wilkes 4:30 November 7 November 10 North Wilkes ACMS 4:30 Central Wilkes Central Wilkes 4:30 November 14 OPEN Alleghany Alleghany 4:30 4:30 November 17 TBA November 21 November 28 Elkin ACMS East Wilkes East Wilkes 4:30 December 1 West Wilkes ACMS 4:30 December 5 December 8 North Wilkes North Wilkes 4:30 Central Wilkes ACMS 4:30 December 12 OPEN December 13 December 15 Watauga Alleghany TBA ACHS 4:30 ACMS 4:30 Elkin ACMS 4:30 , December 19 Elkin December 29 Intersquad L — 2005-2006 Bulldog Wrestling Team Coached by Greg Richardson Assistants Brad Scott and Randall Goss 4:30 Lucas Miller Chris Taylor Cody Bare Jacob Gentry Dustin Roten Justin Miller Alex Bare (not pictured) Joseph Widner (not pictured) Charles Weaver (not pictured) Malcolm Horton Sherman Gilbert Aaron Scott James Snyder Jesse Carpenter Johnny Rash Tom Miles Robert Blevins Michael Bishop Ory Owen Ashe County Middle School 255 Northwest Lane Warrensville, NC 28693 (336) 384-3591 BETTER BILL, BETTER TV. 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All payments figured at 7.99% APR �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST JV INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Ashe County Huskies Johnson County Longhorns Junior Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Girls 2005-2006 Roster #10 Brandy Houser Guard #11 Shawnee Adams Guard #12 Kelsey Davis Guard #14 Carmen Wagner Guard #15 Devin Little Guard #20 Ariel Farmer Guard #21 Kendra Yearick Forward Guard #22 Larken Mikeal #23 Autumn Barnes Forward #24 Stephanie Radiff Forward #25 Alina Ramos-Rodriguez Forward #30 Morgan Johnson Guard F F F F F F F S F F S F Junior Varsity Boys 2005-2006 Roster #5 #10 #12 #15 #20 #22 #23 #24 #32 #34 Daniel Wain David Grubb Brandon Rinehart Kelsy Combs Nick May Ethan Graybeal Dustin Absher Justin Ford Tatum Lemly Ryan Moser (not pictured) Ashe County High School 184 Campus Drive P.O. Box 450 West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 Phone - (336) 246-2400 Principal - Phil Howell Asst. Principals - Jerry Baker Joallen Lowder, Earl Pennington Athletic Director - Marc Payne Junior Varsity Girls Coach - Bobby Hudler Junior Varsity Boys Coach - Scott Grubb 2005-2006 Roster Amber Billings - Sophomore Rachel Sannes - Sophomore Jill South - Sophomore Kristin Storie - Sophomore Breanna Easley - Sophomore Kendra Mabe - Freshman April Wilson - Freshman Kristin Harrison - Freshman Elizabeth Potter - Freshman Michelle Piszezek - Freshman Tynae Corum - Freshman Junior Varsity Boys 2005-2006 Roster #3 Christian Prudham #11 Austin Paisley #15 Joe Greer #20 Austin Phipps #24 Devin Shaw #30 Tyler Leonard #32 Travis Grindstaff #34 law Bellamy #35 Ronnie Roark #41 Timmy Dugger Brian Dollar 5'10 5'9" 6'1" 6'2" 6'1" 5'1T 6'0" 6'2" 5'8" 6'3" 6'0" Johnson County High School 510 Fairground Lane Mountain City, Tennessee 37683 Phone - (423) 727-2620 Principal - Betty Brown Asst. Principal - Jim Crowder Athletic Director - Jim Crowder Junior Varsity Girls Coach - Bev Fletcher Assistant Coach - Angela Haleman Junior Varsity Boys Coach - Leon Henley �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 PAGE 3 INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT South Iredell Vikings Watauga Pioneers Junior Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Girls 2005-2006 Roster Katelyn Creed So. 5'6" Anna Lisa Hart So 5'6" Sarah Miller So 5'8" Chandler Buder So 5'2" Austin Williamson Fr 5'2" Morgan Gibbard Fr 5'10" Mikalla Shepherd Fr 5'9" Ashlyn Clark Fr 57" Fr 5'5" RyannJones Fr 5'2" Kayla Church Lydia Sherwood Fr 5'5" Alanna Calloway Fr 5*5" KD Hinshaw Fr 57" Fr 5'8" Jessica Lawrence 2005-2006 Roster #5 #10 #12 #14 #20 #24 #32 #33 #42 #44 Krissy Morris Dekota Rasnick Ashley Harris Shenequa Turner Ashley Lail Allison Broome Mallory Dotson Bethany Mercer Amanda Keller Chanda Sifford G G F G G C C F G G G/F G G F Photos courtesy of Dave Mayo Junior Varsity Boys #3 #10 #12 #15 #20 #22 #23 #24 #25 #30 #32 #34 Junior Varsity Boys 2005-2006 Roster Taylor Gabriel Santario White Lelan Miller Terrence Gibbs Jake Williams Darryl Parker Ronald White Aaron Husvar Lane Marlowe David Lawrence Mark Powell Jacolby Corpening i— # 2 3 4 11 12 15 21 24 25 32 33 34 2005-2006 Roster Ht. Wt. Player 5'10" 146 Ben Roberts 5'9" 157 Baine Martin 5'10" 154 David Fisher 5'8" 137 Ethan Moyer 5'10" 156 David Isaacs 6'2" 201 Trey Dunnigan 6"1" 163 David Alger Adam Chiarolanzio 6"2" 171 6'4" 182 Alan Herndon Ian Dale 6'4" 202 571" 144 Chad Eppley 6'3" 158 Jeff Newell Year Pos. Guard Fr. Fr. Point So. Guard So. Point Guard So. Forward So. Forward So. Guard So. So. Center So. Center Guard So. Forward Fr. , South Iredell High School 299 Old Mountain Road Statesville, North Carolina 28677 Phone - (704) 528-4536 Principal - Terri Hutchens Assistant Principals - Diana Eller,Jeff James Co - Athletic Directors - David Basinger, Bobby Deal Junior Varsity Girls Coach -Jamie Shaul Junior Varsity Boys Coach - Gary W. Sherrill Varsity Coach - Gary T. Sherrill Freshman Coach - Jack Campbell Watauga High School 400 High School Drive Boone, North Carolina Phone - (828) 264-2407 Principal - Angela Quick Assistant Principal - Norman Crotts Athletic Director - Lavell Hall Junior Varsity Girls Coach - Kelly Gilliam Junior Varsity Boys Coach - Klay Anderson Assistant Coach - Daniel Whitson �PAGE 4 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 JEFFERSON POST JV INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT '/Dr.Pepper TkHnnament Junior varsity County High School All games will be pla JV Girls atuB&ay, Novemohm 26 Frida 3 p.m. Watauga vs. Johnson Co onship Game 6 p.m. Ashe Qjunty vs^ISodth medel! m. Third PI | ML JvfBoys joys ovem » Friday, November 25 4:30 p.m. Watauaa^WPMtftteon Co. 7:30 p.m.Sjphampionship Game 7:30 p.m. Ashe County vm,South Iredell Game e :ertified Coun tyjfo 409 East 2nd Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-7183 a s h ccou n t y moto rs.com asheford@skyhest.com 2002 Saturn L200 PW. PL. 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I -866-322-6-1*1 J Y � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 80 Issue 90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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"His boss said he left there between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m.," said Maj. Steve Houck of the Ashe County Sheriff's Department. That was the last time anyone saw him alive. On Tuesday, an autopsy de­ termined Shatley had died of an apparent gunshot wound by Jim Thompson Editor The hunt is on for whoever killed a 30-year-old Grassy Creek man late Saturday night as he drove home from work. Timothy Dwayne Shatley, 30, was driving his mother's Chevy Astro van home from a job he started that day at Preparing for the worst With smoke rolling out of the building, fire trucks, ambulances and patrol cars from seven emergency ser­ vices departments pulled into Warrensville the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 22. But though there was smoke, there was no fire - this was a disaster drill held across from Warrensville VFRD in an old house sched­ uled for demolition. Planned by Warrensville VFRD and Lansing VFRD, the scenario revolved around an explosion of unknown ori­ gins. Materials • planted by Exercise Facilitator Warrens­ ville Fire Chief Eric Gilley led firefighters to determine that the blast was caused by a methamphetamine labora­ tory. Exercises such as this are held annually to provide training opportunities for emergency responders and help develop and improve the ability of local departments and agencies, volunteer orga­ nizations, and the private sec­ tor to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Personnel from Warrens­ ville, Lansing, Creston, Pond Mountain, Ashe County dow, shattering it. What authorities have found is that whoever killed Shatley did so with largecaliber bullets with full metal jackets. These bullets, special­ ly designed to shoot farther and fragment less, are primar­ ily used for target shooting and "plinking," according to several gun stores' websites. to the upper torso and chest. According to Houck, who at­ tended the autopsy, the bullet struck Shatley in the side and passed through his body. En­ trance and exit wounds were found, but it is not certain if the fatal bullet has been recovered. The bullet that killed him evidently was fired through the drivers' side win­ ar Jf as Photo Courtesy of Patty McMeans Photo Courtesy of Patty McMeans Firefighters prepare to evacuate a "victim" from the building during a training exercise. Counties team up to offer tourism map by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Come spring, as the warm­ er temperatures encourage more travel, area residents and visitors may have a new map guiding them to points of interest throughout Ashe and Watauga counties. Thanks to a tourism-re­ lated marketing grant from the state, Ashe and Watauga are collaborating on a project to promote the two counties. Chamber of Commerce rep­ resentatives Cabot Hamilton and Gwynita Steele, and Eco­ nomic Development Director Pat Mitchell, explained the project to the board of com­ missioners this week. Hamilton told the board that Steele, Mitchell and Chris Robinson met with the Contact Us By mail: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 W. Jefferson, NC 28694 By phone or fax: Ph. 336-846-7164 Fax 336-846-7165 By e-mail: advertising@jeffersonpost.com circulation@jeffersonpost.com classified@jeffersonpost.com editorial@jeffersonpost.com Boone Chamber of Commerce directors and developed the High Country Back Roads project to promote regional tourism that would highlight an area centered around N.C. 194. "Numerous historic, cul­ tural, natural resource and event sites are located in a figure-8 loop anchored by Highway 194," said Hamil­ ton. "As a result of both cham­ bers developing this project, we will build on each other's strengths and share the mar­ keting of amenities in each county. With both counties a part of the Blue Ridge Nation­ al Heritage Area, and with heritage tourism the focus of the BRNHA, the High Coun­ try Back Roads project builds on the concept of regionalism addition, a metal jacket, ripped off the bullet, was found near the point where Shatley is be­ lieved to have been shot. At press time, the SherifFs Department was waiting for results from the SBI lab in Raleigh that would pinpoint the type of weapon used in the murder. See Murder, page 5A Tax revaluation stirs controversy Rescue Squad, Ashe County Sheriff's Office, Helton Am­ bulance Service, Ashe County Management, Emergency Ashe County E-911 Commu­ nications Center and Ashe Memorial Hospital partici­ pated in the exercise. Five in­ dividuals volunteered to play the role of victims, including Photo Courtesy of Patty McMeans two high school students, one migrant worker, and two West Firefighters initiate entry into the "burning" building during a Jefferson residents. Three training exercise in Warrensville. mannequins were also used as victims. Once the drill was announced by the dispatch center, Warrensville Fire­ fighter Brian Ashley quickly arrived on scene and set up an Incident Command Sys­ tem to manage the event. As Incident Commander, Ashley worked with incoming de­ partments to direct and man­ age the event. Arriving firefighters suit­ ed up in turn-out gear and self-contained breathing ap­ paratus before entering the smoke-filled building with hoses and axes in hand to search for victims and identi­ Photo Courtesy o f Patty McMeans fy and extinguish the cause of the fire. Inside, they found six Firefighters carry a "victim" from the house to the decon­ See Drill, page 5A tamination area. Ashe County Rescue Squad members and Creston firefight­ ers load a "victim" into an ambulance for transport to the hospital. "We have recovered some bullets," Houck said Wednes­ day morning. Inside the van, a bullet with the metal jacket ripped off was found. Houck said it is believed this was the bullet that left a hole in the driver's side door of the van. Another bullet, this one with the metal jacket intact, was also found inside the van. In in our tourism efforts." Mitchell said Ashe Coun­ ty's $3,000 grant will be matched with a split amount by both chambers, totaling $6,000 for this project. Work will begin right away, with expectations for a completed map and downloadable CD by next spring. Through the project, the collaborating chambers will produce a map of the N.C. 194 area with corresponding infor­ mation on specific sites. This information will be available on a CD with downloadable and printable material on the roads, and such sites such as churches, graveyards, old stores, etc. along the route. Mitchell said many people who tour this area are look­ ing for certain things, such as Calendars to benefit A-S.H.E. With 2006 just around the corner, don't miss an opportunity to purchase a special calendar and help raise money for A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone. The calendar features beautiful adirondack chairs painted by local artists with each month showcasing a different chair. Calendars are on sale for $8 each and available at Magnolia by Angelia and The Ladybug II, Bohemia Gallery, River Rock Gallery, Acorn Gallery, Ana Maria's Gift Shop and the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. Photos in the calendar were shot by Lori Hall of Art & Soul Photography and the calendar was pub­ graveyards in their geneal­ ogy quests, old buildings that may have served as churches or stores, historic homesteads and scenic spots. This project will provide a map of those sites along this particular route. Hamilton added that this is only phase one of a project that could expand into many phases, offering maps of other driving routes through the re­ gion. "Both counties experience a number of seasonal visitors each year with all seasons having their special attrac­ tiveness," Hamilton said. "A driving tour of the back roads is appealing three of those four seasons, and perhaps four of those seasons. A numSee Map, page 5A by Linda Burchette Assistant Editor Many property owners in Ashe County got sticker shock recently when they received notices of new property val­ ues based on revaluation. Val­ ues took a big jump because of the popularity of land in Ashe around the New River and on the mountaintops. Values are driven by the market, and the market in Ashe is very, very good. Tax Administrator Keith Little reminds property own­ ers not to panic. He said prop­ erty taxes for 2006 cannot be figured by basing them on current property value. Things may change before tax notices go out next August, and history shows that some relief may be at hand. The state requires prop­ erty revaluation at least ev­ ery eight years. Property only increases in value over the years, and tends to show a fairly big increase over eight years. Property in Ashe has become especially valuable the last few years as second home owners and seasonal residents seem willing to pay higher and higher prices for the land they want to build a home on. This is the market over which local government has no control. Where government does have control is through prop­ erty taxes. Ashe County's cur­ rent rate is 61 cents per $100 of value. What the commis­ sioners may do next budget cycle is lower the rate to ease the burden on taxpayers. This has happened for the last three revaluation periods. Little noted that when revaluation was completed in 1998, the commissioners lowered the property tax rate from 58 cents to 45 cents. Rates also went down in 198990 from 62 cents to 48 cents, and in 1983 from 58 cents to 51 cents. The commissioners will be presented a proposed budget from the county manager next spring and deliberate that proposal until a budget is adopted, usually by the end of June. Property tax notices go out in August after the budget has been adopted. At Monday's meeting of the board of commissioners, Little noted that while there is no true homestead exemp­ tion in North Carolina, there are some ways property own­ ers can ease their tax burden. There are several programs that are authorized by state statutes that can benefit agri­ cultural landowners. Benefits can range from protection for farming operations to reduced taxes. Each program is inde­ pendent, but all are designed to enable farmers to stay in production agriculture. Use Value Assessment This program allows land to be taxed at its present use value instead of its market value. There are rates for agricultural land (pasture, field crops, hay) Horticultural land (Christmas trees, nurs­ ery crop, greenhouses) and forestry. The land must be actively engaged in commer­ cial production with sales in excess of $1,000. Forestland must have a forest manage­ ment plan showing eventual harvest. There are also some length-of-ownership require­ ments. If property is removed See Taxes, page 5A Santa to visit Fleetwood The Center @ Fleetwood has just received exciting news. Santa Claus has been invited to come to the Holi­ day Happenings on Saturday, Dec. 3, and he sent word that he would be there. Although organizers had hoped Santa could come for the whole day, he is so busy this time of year, that he is going to arrive about noon and stay as long as possible toward the 2 p.m. event closing time. Plan to bring the children by to see Santa and to do some shop­ ping while there. Events that day include pancake breakfast 7:30-10 a.m., hamburger and hot dog lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and shopping for baked goods, crafts, and flea market items until 2 p.m. Expect to find the unusual Christmas gift or decoration while enjoying hot chocolate and cider to lished by Creative Printers. The chairs were taken to scenic places along the Blue Ridge Parkway and photographed along split rail fences, log cabins, for­ est trails, rock walkways and mountain backdrops. Artists featured are Cathy Altice, Jane Johnson, Clayton Proctor, Katrina Kolseth, Christina Maria Day, Raney Rogers, Bessie Clay, Janet Brashear, B.J. Mauer, Teri Hamilton, Cathy Shepherd and Shirley Hampton. Solar Christmas Tree lighting BOONE—Appalachian State University's Sustainable Energy Society will host its 10th annual keep warm. You might plan to supplement your own holiday baking with fresh baked goods and homemade candies. The center is accepting do­ nations for flea market sales. Also featured is a huge book sale the same day with thou­ sands of titles from which to choose. There will be a book for almost any interest, and you might find just the book you have been searching for. While in the center enjoy music by local talent. Just sit down and rest to enjoy the varied artists and escape for a moment the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations. There is still some space for vendors if you have crafts or arts that you would like to display. Call 877-1103 to arrange space. Consignment items can also be arranged through the same number. See Santa, page 5A Solar Christmas Tree Lighting and raffle on Dec. 2. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Our Daily Bread on West King Street with a reception, free food and old-time music from The Wehutty Mudpuppies. The lighting ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. across the street at the Jones House Community Center. The keynote speaker will be Ned Ryan Doyle, who serves on the board of the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association and is the coordinator of the Southern Energy and Environment Expo. The raffle contest will begin at 8:30 p.m. Prizes will be supplied from local area businesses. The holiday lights will be powered by solar pan­ els and a battery bank. �PAGE 2A FRIDAY/ NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SOCIALS '12 Days' Ask most people to recite "The Twelve Days of Christ­ mas," and chances are you'll find a significant number of people who can actually name most, if not all, twelve verses. A frequently played Christmas song, it's been heard by nearly everyone, or several hundred times. But though many of us can quote the lyrics, far fewer people are likely to know the meaning behind the Baby news for November 25, 2005 Kelly and Shane Elliott of Jefferson announce the birth of their daughter, Katie Shane Elliott, born November 13, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed five pounds and eleven ounces. Ashley Miller of West Jefferson announces the birth of a daughter, Aislin Lily Jones, born November 10, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and thirteen ounces. Roxanne and Larry Ising of Crumpier announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Ising. She was born November 11, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center and weighed four pounds and four­ teen ounces. Grandparents are Jack and Geneva Cooper of Crumpler and Blanche Price of West Jefferson. Jacob and Noah McKiddy welcome her home. Ashley and Josh Ball of Jefferson announce the birth of a son, Cam­ den Ball, born November 15, 2005 at Watauga Medical Center weighing seven pounds and ten ounces. Christina Calhoun McKiddy and Joseph Ray McKiddy of Crumpler an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Elliah Delarae McKiddy. She was born November 10, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital and weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 19 Vfe inches long. BRAND JEWELRY Presents our . . . 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The Banda Solazo was a big hit with the audience last year and or­ ganizers are pleased to have them back again. Hailing from Cuba, Argentina, and Chile, Solazo delivers a unique blend of Latin contemporary dance music and soulful ballads that appeal to all ages and cultures. The band's sound is further distinguished by enchanting is pleased to invite everyone to attend the Annual "Sabor Latino, a taste of Christmas Latino Style 2005. The event, which was a hit last year, will be held at Sweet Aromas Res­ taurant in downtown West Jef­ ferson on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Get ready for fun, food, and dancing to the music of Thanks to many businesses On October 20th, Mountain View Elementary School had a very successful Fall Festival. The school would like to thank the fol­ lowing businesses for all their help and generous donations. A Cut Above Aloia Enterprises Ana Maria's Gift Shop Antiques on Main Ashe Chiropractic Ashe County Cheese Ashe Federal Ashe Partnership for Children Ashe Tire Dealers Atwood Jewelry Auto Zone Barr Evergreens Beauty Bar Beth Ball Closets Betty Richardson Cakes Bill Barr Surveyors Blue Ridge Tobacco and Candle Bojangles Brick Stone Pizza Brinegar's Service and Tire Buffalo Weavers Builder's Mart Burgess and Son Body Shop Burgess Furniture Buster's Market Carolina Printing Castle, The Store Century 21 Cline Church Nursery Creative Design Woodworks Creative Hair Style Creative Printers Current Chiropractic Curves For Women Cutter's Edge Dairy House Deluxe Barber Shop Domino's Pizza Dot's Designs Dr. Alvin Jenkins Dr. Michael Vollmer Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. Eclipse Salon Ed Paisley Auto Sales Farm Bureau Ins. First Charter Bank First Citizens Bank Food Lion O'Reillys Frasers Restaurant Olde Towne Barber Shop Friendly Shoe Store Glitz and Glamour Oldham Green House Crafts Pam's Boutique Happy Tails Parker Tie Co. Parkway Theater Hardee's Paw Print Grooming Hart Power Equipment Peoples Drug Hide-Away-Acres Hobby Barn Personal Touch Hometown Furniture Pizza Hut Hudler Carolina Tree Farms Pizza Plus Hymosa Computers, Inc, Prime Sirloin Ingle's Regency Properties Jefferson Barber Shop Rick's Evergreens Jefferson Florist River House Jefferson Grand Rental Roses Sally Mae's Emporium Jefferson Landing Santa's Sleigh Jefferson Post Johnson Johnson, Atty. Savory Chef JR's Produce Sears Shatley Springs Restaurant Junction Restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Shatley Springs Uptown Sheets Brothers, Inc. 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IGf-f ivi l U N TR Y IVIEDICINE 200 Hospital Avenue • Suite 7 • Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-7238 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers PAGE 4A without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." —Thomas Jefferson, 1787 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 Editorial How property reval should work Everything government does in taxation has a social goal—or at least a result. The income tax system was originally designed to force those most able to bear the cost of government to do so, while taking a less­ er percentage from those with lower incomes. Sales taxes impact those who consume the most, regard­ less of their actual income. Property taxes are designed to most affect those with the most proper­ ty. But at present in North Carolina—and particularly in Ashe County—our sys­ tem is having a very unde­ sirable effect. On paper, the concept of revaluation sounds reason­ able. At least once every eight years, each county must revalue all proper­ ties within its boundaries. This can be done by the tax administrator and staff or an outside consultant. People who are dissatis­ fied with their new valua­ tions may appeal them to what is called the Board of Equalization and Review— basically some of the coun­ ty commissioners wearing other hats. If that doesn't satisfy the landowner, the case may head to court. The problem is that in a time of rapid land price increases, such a system has a neutral impact on speculators and second home owners while hitting long-time residents in the pocket. Hard. You were born in Fleetwood. You have lived Member: N.C. Press Association on your family's land all your life, and you hope some of your children and grandchildren will follow you. The land is worth no more to you than it was to your grandparents, because you do not intend to sell it. And then a development comes next to your proper­ ty, and what appraisers call the "highest use" changes and at the next revalua­ tion, your taxes double or triple. So what this system of taxation does, at least in Ashe and other quickly growing counties, is sub­ tly push older, more stable residents off their land. It is as simple as that—and as wrong. There needs to be change, which must come from Raleigh, to protect land­ owners who do not want to sell or move from their land. Strong communities begin with stable people, set well on their land. If they want to sell; fine—but if they want to stay, our tax system should never be a lever to force them out. The legislature needs to consider a plan to reward the lifetime and longtime resident with stable tax valuations that can last a lifetime—and beyond, if the land passes to family. Only when it is sold should a revaluation take place. This system was tried with some success in California, and we need to look at it in this state—and soon, before our strong communities are only a fading memory. (USPS 441 -810) Published twice weekly by Jefferson Times Inc., P.O. Box 808, 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Periodicals Postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ph. (336) 846-7164. E-mail editorial@jeffersonpost.com Subscription rates $31.78 plus $2.22 tax in-county deliv­ ery; $28.04 plus $1.96 tax in-county senior citizen (new and renewal); $41.59 plus $2.91 out of county. Editor - Jim Thompson Publisher - Cabot Hamilton Circulation Manager - JoEvelyn Roop Assistant Editor Copy Editor Sports Reporter Office Manager Data Input Classified Manager Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Graphic Arts Director Graphic Artist/Webmaster Graphic Artist Linda Burchette Tammy Parunak Shane Hopkins Geraldine Hartzog Elaine Elliott Sandra Moretz Teresa Roark Laws Peggy Benson Deb Holder-Caine Kelly Elliott Coy Powers Mailroom Department Linda Dain, Michael Sawyer, Letha Day, Joyce Stephens, Eric Johnson, Norene Roark, Galen Jones, Patsy Eller, Josh Poe, Steve Burchette, Kirsten Hart, Joseph Howell. Postmaster, send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2005 by Jefferson Times Inc. and may not be reproduced without permission. Bird flu 8c martial law William O. Douglas wrote: "Just as nightfall does not come at once, neither does op­ pression. In both instances, there is a twilight. And it is in such twilight that we all must be aware of change in the air - however slight - lest we become unwilling victims of the darkness." He could have been describ­ ing the oppressive tendencies of the Bush administration. It never misses a chance to try slipping America's thin rug of democracy out from under us by enhancing executive power at the expense of our nation's historic democratic principles. The latest tug at the rug comes in the guise of responding to - of all things the possibility of an outbreak of bird flu. George W himself is as­ serting that this possibility is reason enough for Congress to bestow upon him the power to use America's military to en­ force domestic order - in es­ sence, to impose martial law on our own people! "I think the president ought to have all options on the table, all as­ sets on the table - to be able to deal with something this significant," says George. Excuse us, Mr. President, we know what a thinker you Gv&r R)st WW, WM'5 KgCAJT A NKE TO\CV V\M*TH\S "TINE? ...AH-Cnoo. T1VE IVJfcfcEY Guest Column by Jim Hightower are, but the Big Thinkers who founded our democratic republic knew that using sol­ diers for civilian law enforce­ ment is an inherent danger to liberty. That's why a funda­ mental tenet of American law is to ban the military from a police role on U.S. soil. But, says the White House with a wink, we're talk­ ing about a "catastrophe" in which the Pentagon wculd be the only agency with the money and personnel to re­ spond. They wink because they know that they've been enthusiastic anti-government ideologues defunding and de­ grading our public health service, which is the proper channel for coping with a na­ tional health emergency. Mr. President, instead of asserting autocratic execu­ tive power and trying to mili­ tarize America, do your job by revitalizing our country's public health system ... while also protecting our democrat­ ic principles. Jim Hightower is the bestselling author of "Thieves In High Places: They've Stolen Our Country And, It's Time To Take It Back," on sale now from Viking Press, www.jimhightower.com. D.G. Martin presents his 'mini-almanac' Early November for me is always "al­ manac" time. "The World Almanac and Book of Facts" comes out right after Elec­ tion Day each year, as do its competitors. In fact, this year, I am testing "The New York Times Almanac," which claims to be "The Almanac of Record," trying to build on the Time's longstanding reputation as the nation's newspaper of record. Later, I will be checking "The World Almanac" again, and will let you know which one is better at covering matters of concern to North Carolinians. Browsing through these updated books always teaches me so many things I had missed before. They settle argu­ ments and often give me an extra fact or two to use in these columns. Enjoying these national books of facts always prompts me to renew my efforts to nudge somebody to put together an annual "North Carolina Almanac and Book of Facts." I wish I could have a handy, orga­ nized, current book of information about our state. Several years ago, with the resources of the Internet, I collected and compiled some basic facts about our state and put them in a column as a "mini-almanac." Some of those figures are already out of date. Here is an updated version D.G.'s mini-N.C. Almanac Populations (with 2004 estimates fol­ lowed by 2000 census): State population: 8,541,221 8,049,313, a density of 172.4-165.2 per square mile. 30 Largest Cities and Towns showed in order (2004 rank followed by 2000 rank). (Population figures: 2004 figures, followed by 2000 figures) 1.1-Charlotte (594,359 - 544,848) 2.2-Raleigh (326,653 - 278,402) 3.3-Greensboro (231,543 - 224,953) 4.4-Durham (201,726 - 188,057) 5.5-Winston-Salem (191,523 186,403) 6.6-Fayetteville (125,241 - 121,306) 7.7-Cary (101,265 - 95,386) 8,9-Wilmington (93,292 - 76,307) 9.8-High Point (92,857 - 86,270) 10.12-Jacksonville (72,335 - 65,173) 11.10-Asheville (70,400 - 69,161) 12.13-Greenville (68,687 - 60,939) 14.11-Gastonia (68,292 - 67,423) 14.14-Concord (59,960 - 56,362) 15.15-Rocky Mount (56,351 56,014) 16.16-Chapel Hill (49,368 - 49,033) 17.17-Burlington (46,645 - 45,158) 18.18-Wilson (46,507 - 44,551) 19.20-Hickory (40,112 - 37,386) 20.19-Goldsboro (38,774 - 39,102) 21.21-Kannapolis (38,547 - 37,135) 22,24-Huntersville (34,332 25,870) 23,23-Monroe (28,422 - 26,456) 24-*Apex (27,509 - 20,212) 25.22-Salisbury (26,519 - 26,559) 26-*Thomasville (25,752 - 19,788) 27.26-Statesville (24,489 - 23,467) 28,30-Matthews (23,897 - 22,323) 29.27-Sanford (23,469 - 23,330) 30.28-New Bern (23,368 - 23,182) placed, with their 2000 rank, are: 25-Kinston (22,917 - 23,709) 29-Havelock (22,369 - 22,487) The 10 smallest towns, populationwise, their counties, and their current (2004) estimated population: Love Valley (Ire­ dell) - 50 Spencer Moun­ tain (Gaston) - 50 Bear Grass (Mar­ tin) - 65 Speed (Edge­ combe) - 65 Tar Heel (Blad­ en) - 67 Leggett (Edge­ D.G. Martin combe) - 69 Santeetlah (Gra­ ham) - 69 Hassell (Martin) - 71 Como (Hertford) - 74 Norman (Richmond) - 75 Geography Total Area: 53,821 square miles. Land area: 48,718 square miles. Water area: 5,103 square miles. Coastline length: 301 miles. Shoreline length: 3,375 miles. North Carolina Firms in Fortune 500 (Rank 2004) Bank of America Corporation (24), Lowe's Companies Incorporated (50), Wachovia Corporation (73), Duke Energy (75), Progress Energy Incorporated (224), Sonic Automotive (264), Nucor (297), BB&T Corporation (298), R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Incorporated (341), VF Corporation (343), SPX Corporation (344), Family Dollar Stores Incorporated (365), Goodrich Corporation (394), Jef­ ferson-Pilot Corporation (460). North Carolina Firms in Fortune 500 (Rank 2000) Bank of America Corp (11), First Union Corp (67), Duke Energy (69), Lowe's (109), RJ Reynolds Tobacco (155), Wachovia Corp (277), VF (297), B.F. Go­ odrich (300), Nucor (397), BB&T Corp (417), Carolina Power & Light (459), Sonic Automotive (460). Employers (Ranked by Number of Employees in North Carolina, 2003 ) Wal-Mart Associates Inc (1), Food Lion LLC (2), Duke University (3), Wa­ chovia Bank (4), International Business Machines (5), Lowes Home Centers Inc (6), Harris Teeter Inc (7), Branch Bank­ ing & Trust Co (8), Sara Lee Corp (9), U S Air Inc (10), United Parcel Service Inc (11), Bank Of America NA (12), North Carolina Baptist Hospitals (13), Belk Inc (14), Duke Energy Corporation (15), Lowes Food Stores Inc (16), Glaxosmithkline (17), Moses H Cone Memo­ rial Hospital (18), R J Reynolds Tobacco Co (19), Smithfield Packing Co Inc (20), Sears Roebuck and Co Inc (21), Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc (22), Kmart Of North Carolina LLC (23), Memorial Mission Hospital Inc (24), Home Depot USA Inc (25). The above list of employers does not include government units. People won­ der about the role of government in providing employment. Here are figures from the first quarter of this year show­ *New to top 30 list: The cities re­ ing (by government sector and private industry) total employees and the aver­ age employee weekly wage. Federal Government: 61,188 $984.00 State Government: 169,920 $685.00 Local Government: 423,406 $627.00 All Private Industry: 3,136,921 $688.00 Total-Industry/Govt.: . 3,791,435 $686.00 Agriculture Number of farms in 2002: 54,000 (los­ ing about 500 a year). Land in farms: 9,070,000 acres. Average size farm: 168 acres. Major North Carolina Farm Commod­ ities by Rank (2002 cash receipts in millions of dol­ lars) 1. Hogs ($ 1407), 2. Broilers ($ 1367), 3. Greenhouse/Nursery ($ 841), 4. Tobac­ co ($ 657), 5. Turkeys ($ 429), 6. Chicken Eggs ($ 229), 7. Cattle & Calves ($ 216), 8. Cotton ($ 207), 9. Soybeans ($ 174), 10. Corn ($ 155), 11. Dairy Products ($ 155), 12. Christmas Trees& Greenery ($ 99), 13. Sweet potatoes ($ 64), 14. Wheat ($ 61), 15. Peanuts ($ 44), 16. Cucumbers ($ 36), 17. Irish Potatoes ($ 32), 18. To­ matoes ($ 24), 19. Blueberries ($ 23), 20. Apples ($ 22), 21. Bell Peppers ($ 20), 22. Strawberries ($ 19), 23. Cabbage ($ 18), 24. Hay ($ 16), 25. Snap Beans ($ 12). Miscellaneous Our state motto: Esse quam videri (To be, rather than to seem). Our state symbols: Beverage-Milk. Bird-Cardinal. Boat-Shad Boat. Col­ ors-Red and Blue. Dog-Plott Hound. Fish-Channel Bass. Flower-Dogwood. Insect-Honey Bee. Mammal-Gray Squirrel. Reptile-Eastern Box Turtle. Rock-Granite. Shell-Scotch Bonnet. Stone-Emerald. Soil-Cecil. Tree-Pine. Vegetable-Sweet Potato. Recent additions, thanks to the hard work of our General Assembly: Berry, Red-Strawberry, Berry, Blue-Blueber­ ry, Carnivorous plant-Venus Flytrap, Christmas Tree-Fraser Fir, Dance-Folk-Clogging, Dance, popular- the Shag, Fruit- Scuppernong grape, Freshwater Trout- Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, Wildflower- Carolina Lily. I wish there were room for more, and I am still hoping this "mini-almanac" will inspire someone to give us a comprehen­ sive state almanac sometime soon. Express your views The editorial page of the Jefferson Post is available, free of charge, for readers to express their views. All it takes is a letter to the editor. The subject of the letters should be a matter of community interest and should be limited to 700 words. Letters must be signed with an address and phone number for verification pur­ poses. Only the writer's name and com­ munity will be published. Letters must not be libelous and no poetry will be accepted for publication. Please address: To the Editor, Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or email to jthompson@jeffersonpost.com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 5A FROM THE FRONT New book reveals suprising story of North Carolina's weather by David Williamson UNC News Services In his own way, (Robinson) explains for you all the vari­ CHAPEL HILL—Mark ables that go into making Twain, that wonderful wag, our weather among the most reportedly once said that exciting in the world." everybody talks .about the Jay Barnes, author of weather, but nobody does "North Carolina's Hurricane anything about it. History," said the UNC ge­ Dr. Peter J. Robinson, pro­ ographer has assembled the fessor of geography at the first true compendium of the University of North Caroli­ state's weather. "It will be a na at Chapel Hill, is a nota­ valuable resource for serious ble exception. Robinson, also sky-watchers as well as any­ director of the North Caro­ one who lives, works or trav­ lina Climate Program and els in the Tar Heel state." former state climatologist, "For more than 30 years cannot change the weather, I have been involved with of course, but he has studied North Carolina's climate— it for decades and written professionally as teacher about it extensively. and researcher but more per­ The University of North sonally as one who has lived Carolina Press has just pub­ in it," Robinson wrote in his lished his latest book, North preface. "Coming from Brit­ Carolina Weather & Cli­ ain, I found the range, vari­ mate. People fascinated by ety and sometimes violence the natural world, weather of North Carolina's weather buffs across the state and intriguing, challenging and others have a treat coming stimulating. from the unique work's full"Camping in all kinds of color, 256-pages, including weather, including abandon­ 15 photographs, 20 draw­ ing a campsite at Cape Hatings, 41 figures, 23 tables teras as an off-shore hur­ and 46 maps. ricane got closer, throwing Deadly, home-wrecking away a sodden tent after a hurricanes such as Hazel, week of rain in the Smok­ Dennis, Floyd and Fran, tor­ ies and watching glorious nadoes, other storms, sun­ sunrises or sunsets from the shine, seasons, temperatures mountains to the sea, al­ and flooding are among hun­ ways raised questions about dreds of subjects covered in why our weather behaves language aimed at lay read­ the way it does." ers. No one knows more about Other topics range from the state's weather than why the Ohio-born Wright Robinson. Two years ago, he brothers chose Kitty Hawk analyzed a century's worth in 1900 to begin their series of weather data and other of historic flights to what the records of storms and flood­ probabilities are of having a ing and unearthed facts that white Christmas anywhere may surprise people. "The most intense hurri­ in the state. Still others are air pol­ canes to strike the state— lution, weather forecasting such as Hazel in 1954—were not associated with the worst and global climate change. "If you are a newcomer flooding," he said. "And the that to North Carolina, this book devastating flooding will help you to see immedi­ followed Dennis and Floyd ately just how diverse our in 1999 was by no means un­ climate is," said Greg Fishel, precedented." Concerns have grown a weatherman for WRAL television in Raleigh. "And that the southeastern Unit­ even if you're a native of our ed States will experience state, you may not realize greater climatic extremes how much meteorological as climate changes, and it is madness you can find here. becoming more vulnerable Murder continued from front page to their impacts, said Rob­ inson, a member of UNC's College of Arts and Sci­ ences. For North Carolina, this finding was especially pertinent following the two major hurricanes in 1999. The events were unprec­ edented in the historical re­ cord, some people said, and were considered a herald of future climatic conditions. But that's likely not true, the meteorologist said. Care­ ful examination of the re­ cords showed serious inland flooding was not uncommon in the 20th Century, and that flooding had different causes, including linger­ ing non-tropical storms and even melting snow. He found 31 major inland floods during the past cen­ tury, including eight directly related to hurricanes. Each of the latter required a pre­ cursor storm, often an ear­ lier hurricane, to overcome the dry soils and low stream flows typical of late summer and fall. He found five dou­ ble-hurricane floods in the past 100 years. "The frequencies of these floods by decade were poor­ ly correlated with the to­ tal number of hurricanes," Robinson said. "Most floods involved slow-moving, de­ caying weather systems, not intense ones." An increase in hurricane intensities, often suggested as a consequence of climate change, may actually lead to fewer floods, he said. "North Carolina weather is wonder­ ful in its variety, from the quiet of a cloudless moun­ tain morning after a winter snowstorm to the splendor of dogwoods blooming on a bright spring day in the Piedmont, and even to the tempest of a hurricane ap­ proaching the coast on an autumn night," Robinson wrote. "Know­ ing more about the weather helps me appreciate it more and live with it more wisely. I hope this book helps you do the same." tion of 16 and Old Fields Creek Road, just north of the bridge. Shatley, who was trav­ eling north, is thought to have slowed or stopped. He man­ aged to drive the van about 200 feet north of the point be­ fore it went off the road and hit a concrete barrier. In addition to working, Shatley was a student at the Ashe Center of Wilkes Com­ munity College. There was shock at the center Monday as word of the murder spread. Because there is no known motive for the killing at this time, authorities are urg­ ing travelers to be cautious of anyone attempting to flag them down or stop them. Call 911 to request assistance for them if in doubt. Anyone with information about this case, or who may have seen a vehicle stopped near the bridge on Saturday night is asked to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Department at 219-2600. were evacuated from the house, they were taken to a decontamination area and taken through a simulated decontamination process to remove contaminants before transport. They were then loaded into the rescue squad's ambulances and transported At 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a 911 call was received from a citizen reporting a van wrecked off the side of the road just north of the bridge under reconstruction on High­ way 16N in Crumpler. First responders discovered Shatley was dead, and then one of them noticed a bullet hole on the driver's side door of the van. That brought deputies to the scene. Authorities suspect a ve­ hicle was waiting at the junc­ to Ashe Memorial Hospital for treatment and disposi­ tion. Fire, rescue and law enforcement personnel and equipment also underwent simulated decontamination procedures before being of­ ficially released from the scene. Drill continued from front page victims on the first floor, one in the basement and one on the second floor. After dous­ ing the blaze, which was sim­ ulated with the assistance of a smoke machine, firefighters set up fans to ventilate the building and begin working with rescue squad members to evacuate the victims from the building. Emergency ser­ vices workers had to locate and extricate a victim in the basement trapped under a large pile of debris as well as rescue a victim through a sec­ ond floor window after discov­ ering that the staircase to the second floor was destroyed. Once the eight victims SHOWTIME Sun-Thurs 7PM Only Fri & Sat 7 & 9 PM Santa rarararararararai«ii«ii.ii..i continued from front iiummi Theatre One page Harry Potter a The Goblet of Fire PGB Come on out and support the community center while do­ ing some of your shopping or warm up after getting your tree. And don't forget to purchase a ticket for the gasoline raffle. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 to win $500 in free gas. Members of the Greater Fleetwood Pres­ ervation Organization have tickets as well as Fleetwood Antiques, Todd General Store and Midtown Amoco. • All proceeds from the event will go to continue to sup­ port the efforts of the GFPO to maintain the community center and provide ongoing programs and event opportu­ nities. Theatre Two 'Starts Yours, Mine Ours PG Wednesday* November ^ 'Movie schedule for [November 25 - December 1, IGlGlCflElG 2(H)JV 3E1S1E HE1G1E1G1E nraElGlElElElT d^llUllllllllllllltlllKlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUlltlUllllWllttlllllUlllllllltltllllllllllllllllllllHIU- | The West Jefferson Business Association | = Invites You To The E Map continued from front page ber of visitors who drop off the Blue Ridge Parkway are out of state visitors who enjoy back roads and mountainous roads." "The Ashe and Boone Area Chambers of Commerce boards of directors and the Boone Convention and Visi­ tors Bureau are three part­ ners who are excited about the opportunity to collaborate on this project and are also in­ terested in finding future en­ deavors on which they could support each other," he added. "This excitement between these partners will support regionalism in economic de­ velopment." That led to another issue at the commissioners' meet­ ing; a planned joint meeting between the Ashe board and the Watauga board of com­ missioners to discuss eco­ nomic development along county lines, particularly in the Fleetwood and Deep Gap area along U.S. 221. Watauga is in the process of examin­ ing possibilities for planning for the provision of water and sewer service in unincorpo­ rated areas of the county, and as a part of this long range visioning process, welcomes the opportunity to meet with the Ashe commissioners to deter­ mine mutual interest in wa­ ter and sewer services. The joint meeting is planned to take place on Mon­ day, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. at Ashe County Courthouse. Taxes continued from front page from the program, the differ­ ence in taxes for market val­ ue and use value for the past three years will be owed. Applications for this pro­ gram are only accepted by the county tax administrator during the month of January. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, Jan. 31. For more information, call the county tax office at 219-2554. Exemption Number for Qualified Purchases Farmers can apply for an exemption number to reduce or eliminate sales tax on feed, fertilizer, and certain farm equipment. In previous years, this was handled at the local store. Starting in 2005, the local store began requiring a tax exemption number from each farmer. The farmer must apply to the NC Dept of Rev­ enue for this number. If you do not have the number, you will not be able to get the tax exemption. Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program The Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program gives members increased protection from nuisance suits and other negative impacts on farming in exchange for agreeing not to develop the land for 10 years. The agreement is vol­ untary and can be removed with a written request. There are currently over 10,000 acres in Ashe County in the program. Call Cooperative Exten­ sion at 219-2650 for more in­ formation. Limited Income and Disabled North Carolina allows a property tax reduction for residents 65 or older, perma­ nently disabled or who qual­ ify at approximately $19,700 income or less. Those who qualify are allowed a reduc­ tion of 50 percent of the val­ ue of a home and one acre of land or $20,000, whichever is greater. Those interested in applying for this exemption may do so at the county tax office between Jan. 1 and May 31. For all those other prop­ erty owners, there is another chance to appeal the listed value. Little said he is in the process of finalizing informa­ tion from the company per­ forming the revaluation, and he will then start planning for the board of equalization and review to convene in April. Any property owner wishing to appeal can do so before this board. Downtown West Jefferson Mowgsmlbxgff = j Friday, November 25,2005 E — = E I 9am-5pm Arts Council's "Festival of Trees" 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm = E = Strolling Musicians WKSK live Remoteat Mickey's TradmgI\>st Town Lighting & Visit from Santa Saturday, November 26,2005 8:30am I Breakfast & Photos with Santa at Frasers Restaurant z: ^ Ashe Humane Society Adoption Booth Saturday, December 3,2005 7:30am it Frasers Parkin/} Lot 10am-2pm Farmer's Market "Holiday Market" 10am-4pm Arts Council's "Festival of Trees" 8:30am Cox's Grwe Baptist (himh HoWm Concert I at the Arts Council Tickets at the door: SS/Adult $5/Student Proceeds to benefit "Soup for You" Soup Kitchen E E j Friday, = E Proceeds to benefit Ashe County Youth Center 10am-lpm Ashe Humane Society Adoption Booth next to Hymvsa on Main Street Corner 10am-4pm Arts Council's "Festival of Tries" 7:30am Photos with Santa and Your Pet at Happy Tails -on the hackstreet (no ticket needed) Proceeds to benefit the Ashe County Humane Society 4:30pm ~ at the Arts Council Tickets at the door: %8/Adult $5/Studenr Proceeds to benefit the Eurasia Center for Homeless Children 5:30pm E December 2,2005 Ashe County Homeschoolers 6:00pm Steve Lewis Evening Concert at the Arts Council Tickets at the door: WAdtdt S5/Student Proceeds to benefit the North Carolina Social Services Association - .Ashe Chapte Strolling Musicians 4-6:00pm Tonya Halsey Class Concert I 9am-5pm Arts Council's "Festival of Trees" 4:30pm Strolling Musicians E E Breakfast & Photos with Santa at Ashe Count) Youth Center Call 336-246-81II for Reservation Call 336-246-5222for Reservation Proceeds tobenefit.LIKE (A Safe Hone far Everyone) E E = E E E E ° Dtoiter §<4 Ashe County High School Brass Ensemble Outdoor Concert at the Farmer's Market Refreshments wiU be sold to benefit Friendship Baptist Church Youth Sunday, December 4,2005 7:30pm Ashe County Choral Society Holiday Concert at the Ashe Civic Center Call 336-846-2287for Tickets JD Farmer is turning 63 And what a celebration it will be! Good Friends and Family are invited And when JD sees you he will be delighted!!! The excitement begins at 2:00 pm Sharp Sunday. November 22® Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship llall Come enjoy refreshments and visit with JD - God's Miracle! The public is invited to judge the Merchant Holiday Window Decorating Contest! Simply cast your vote from November 25"1 - December 3rd in the ballot boxes located in any WJBA members's business (identified by WJBA decal on the business door) Register at any WJBA member's business from November 16'h • 24th! Three winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate, redeemable in any WJBA member's business. Winners announced live on WKSK while on remote at Mickey's Trading Post, on Friday. November 25"\ iiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirr �PAGE 6A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST BACK TO THE BIBLE OMMUNITY NEWS C (West Jefferson Church of Christ) Human trafficking it happens here too : LOS ANGELES (BP)Faith-based organizations are helping lead the effort to com­ bat a social evil in which people are sold into slavery multiple times, 200-plus participants at a recent conference on human trafficking were told. Southern Baptists are on the front lines of pushing for public policy to abolish the horrendous crimes, said Lau­ ra Lederer, senior adviser on trafficking in the U.S. State Department's Office for De­ mocracy and Global Affairs, at the first-of-its-kind conference in Los Angeles.The Preventing Abuse Conference on Human Trafficking and Child Abduc­ tion was convened to "educate, motivate and activate" society and pastors in the Los Angeles area. Lederer, the featured speak­ er who is considered an expert on the topic, said faith-based and nonprofit organizations are "at the grass-root level of this issue," which President Bush has described as one of the worst offenses against hu­ man dignity. "Baptists are at the fore­ front of legislation in D.C.," Le­ derer told Baptist Press. "They have been strategic in policy­ making." An estimated 600,000 to 800,000 women, children and men are impacted every year by human trafficking, which is defined as modern-day slav­ ery, according to the State Department's Office to Moni­ tor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking victims are trapped in forced labor and sexual exploitation, and mil­ lions of people are enslaved in their own countries. "It is a profit-driven en­ terprise," said Kumar Kibble, an immigration and customs enforcement officer with the Department of Homeland Se­ curity, at the conference. "It's most lucrative because people are a commodity that can be sold over and over again. It's an industry in the shadows, so the numbers are hard to esti­ mate." Don't be fooled into think­ ing this type of activity occurs only in third world countries, Kibble warned. "This summer we arrested a ring where 100 girls from Ko­ rea were being held in forced prostitution in San Francisco," Kibble said at the conference. "Over 1,500 trafficking vic­ tims in Los Angeles and 400 in Orange County have been rescued in the past two years. It is evil what these people are doing, and we in law enforce­ ment can't do it all. We need your help. We're all in this to­ gether." Johnny Gosch was a victim in 1982 at age 11 when he was abducted by kidnappers in Des Moines, Iowa, while on his newspaper route. "He was sold to an organized pedophilia ring where rich pe­ dophiles hire people to kidnap children and then purchase them to molest," said Noreen Gosch, Johnny's mother, who told the story at the conference. Johnny visited his mother many years later in the middle of the night. He told her he had escaped from his captors and was living undercover for fear of being killed, she said. 'We can't stick our head in the sand and say this is too ugly," Gosch said. "Evil can only be allowed if good men and women do nothing. We can prevent another family from going through this." Gosch and others have worked to introduce legislation to stop this type of trafficking across the country. As seen in the recent Life­ time Television mini-series based on real trafficking sce­ narios and starring Mira Sorvino, women are often prom­ ised waitress jobs or modeling jobs with high pay and then are forced to work in brothels , or strip clubs or as nannies or maids. "It was the number onerated cable movie of the year," said Arturo Interian, Lifetime's vice president of original mov­ ies who helped research the script. "It was a hit because it raised awareness. We received so many e-mails from people saying they had no idea this was happening in the world." Southern Baptists have been in the trenches working on stopping human trafficking since the late 1990s. "Right now our efforts are focused on public policy, such as the End Demand Act [S. 937, H.R. 2012] that focuses on prostitution's demand," said Barrett Duke, the Ethics & Re­ ligious Liberty Commission's vice president for public policy and research, from his Wash­ ington, D.C., office. "Our focus is on the pimps and johns, be­ cause the need for the demand needs to be addressed." In addition to working with others to aggressively prose­ JTJie t a i i offMinu/leij f a t . flash f mlj f /m would like to say thank you to everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers, food and memorials during this most difficult time. Thanks to the entire staff of Ashe Memorial Hospital, Dr. Thomas Grote and the Wilkes Oncology Department, Dr. E.J. Miller, and Dr. Vickie Ingledue. Special thank you to all who helped with the service; Rev. Gordon Finley, Rev. Rick Miller and Elder Floyd South. Thanks to Badger Funeral Home for all their kindness and understanding. Your kindness will always be remembered. May God Bless Each One of You, Lola, Travis, Forest, Reba, Hubert, Wanda, Conard, Barbara and Leona Assembly of God Church Blue Ridge Worship Center Pastor: J.F. Dixon - 336-082-9497 Pastor - Brenda K. Brashear Hwy 16 S. at Glendale Springs 221 Burnett St.. (Off Buck Mtn. Road) Tim Canup, Minister Sun. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00a.m. ..... Visit With Us This Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. 877-4425 Sunday School 10:00a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. We invite you to worship with us! Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Reverend Sean Brigman 246-9031 Deep Ford Rd., Lansing Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed, night 6:30pm. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School J1:0O a.m. Sunday • Worship Sendee 6:30 p.m. Sundqy • Sunday Night Service 6:00p.m. Monday • TEAM 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy in the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Sunday School -10:00 am Sunday Worship Sendee 11:00 am & 6:00 pm "Join us in worship to Christ" Wednesday night - 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship & Children's Ministries 336-385-2074 WIDXER (kraroTM Commercial and Residential PO Box 972 • West Jefferson, NC 336-246-6482 Fax: 246-6402 ^ Dr Pepper J;j Bottling Company f West Jefferson 246-4591 Casual & Contemporary ttrday Night 7:00 Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Welcomes All to Worship Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship Servibe: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Lonrae Pruitt Jefferson United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Jack Pugh Rev. J. Keith Franklin, Pastor 9178 Old Hwy. 16 • Crumpler. NC family worshipping experience North Beaver Baptist Parish of the Holy Communion Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. "A Life Worth Living!" Mt. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene "Conu as you are, you mil be laved' Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship A Praise 11:00 a.m. Rev. David Grinnell • 982-2080 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sundav Worship Services • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Services - 63)0 p.m. Wednesday Evening Senice - 7:00 p.m. We imittyou tr> join us for a God t entered, Safety-Kleen Environmental Service * Aire 384-3391 Office 200 Claybank Road • (Hwy 194A 88 West) Smethport, NC 28694 9:00 AM -Worship Service 10:00 AM -Sunday School Termite & Pest Control Home: 336-246-HART (4278) Shop: 336-846-7025 NC Inspections ATF Service Minor Repairs Tire Sales Auto Express Kwik Lube, Inc. Owner/Manager - David Miller 608 W. Main Street • Jefferson, NC • 246-5945 Wednesday Bihie Study - 7:00PM Nursery provided for all services Saturday Sendees: Bible School - 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00AM Sunday Evenings (2nd & 4th> • 7:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00PM Youth Services • Sunday • 6:00PM Van Transportation Available Pastor Home: 336-384-3188 • Ceil: 336-977-1009 Builders Supply "Complete tJne of Building Supplies" . 221-S. Beaver Creek • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 Compliments of Mt. Jefferson Oil We Offer LP Gas • Gas Heaters Fire Logs • Cooking Equipment Call Pete at 246-7039 Serving Ashe County for over 20 Years H&W Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE Your Full Service OH Company CITGO Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins • Michael Shepherd LANDMARK GROCERIES & PRODUCE Fresh Produce and Old Fashioned Candies 2114 NC Hwy 88W • West Jefferson 336-246-4938 ^ " 4 / / Praise Br To G o d ForO u r Success" Old Hwy I VAN NOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY automotive needs Jefferson, NC All Types Dozer Work Hauling &Trackhoe Work Sunday Evening Worship - 6:00PM II 336-846-7764 EXTERMINATING Hwy 16 & 163 Intersection ^K1U nABTooxsTRnmox Sunday Schooi -10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00AM Ashe County Glendale Springs, N.C. • 336-982-3060 CHEVROLET (336)246-9642 Seventh-Day Adventist Church ofWarrensviile Pastor: Kevin Morgan m/ } 336-667-6092 Sunday School 'lfcWAM Rev. Rodney Frve £77-2029 See us for all your DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP FLFCJ 502 Jefferson Ave. W ^ 336-246-8806 Rev.JJ. Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Welcome Home Baptist Church 13560 Hwy. 221-S Fleetwood SteakUouse We would love to have you come Church: 982-9210 Pastor: 877-3769 ' Come join us for a joyful worship experience. Family Time Fellowship • 9:30AM CHURCH'S TIRE SERVICE Seafood & 11:00 a.m. Formal Worship Service Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00P.M. ' Office Phone: IH-M-MMrr. bmat Jtma • Pastor 246-4222 Mountain 9:45 a,m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday Evening Worship Service - 7:00PM. 201 South St (just off East Main), Jefferson, NC 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 * Continental Frame Shop * * Member of the "We Cart Program' using Sunday Morning Worship Service-11:00AM. Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs Hwy. 163 West Jefferson page, Sunday School - 10:00A.M. 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC (336) 246-9512 (Episcopalian) • "Laves you and wants you to fellowship with Us every Sunday1" * Blow-Therm Heated Down Draft Spray Booth * 246-6077 Mon -Fh.8-5 921 S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson 336-246-2128 846-3954 erian Healing Springs Baptist Church your local church on this • Brakes• Shocks • Struts • Non-Denominational Bamett St. • W?sr Jefferson and He blissed them" Luke24:50 Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church Pastor James T. Sechrest 336-846-2429 194 and 88 West. Smethport, NC Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise "Specializing in Exhaust £ Other Under Car Parts' Cornerstone Fellowship Evening Sendee 6:30 p.m. Sunda\ Worship 11:00 a.m. 350 John Luke Road • Glendale Springs. N.C. The WORD taught Sundays Youth and Adult 10:00 AM The WORD Preached 11:00 AM Sundays Gordon Finley. pastor 336-984-8213 246-9151 Reverend Patrick Winslow Super Muffler "And He led\hem as far as to Bethany... 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Smethport United Methodist Church JONES Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Lewis Poag Friendship Baptist Church Smethport Independant Baptist Church HUMPHREY MASONRY SUPPLY. INC. Sunday School 9:45u.m. 336-877-2801 891 Friendship Baptist Church RdJefTerson, NC St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 141 Lyalls Lane, Jefferson, NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fri • 7am-5pm 336-902-9321 Minister Creighton Beatty Sunday School 10:00AM Worship 11:00AM and 6:00PM MONDAY - Wednesday Prayer Service • 7:00 p.m. Jefferson 4^5 Highway 194 South Buck Mountain Rotul West Jefferson 246-3820 Robert St. off Bare (Church) 246-9378 221 & Cherry St. Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 • 846-3795 SUNDAY - Morning Worship • II:00a.m. Corner of Hwy. — —— — —— — — —————— —— —— —— —I ILJ Yes, I am interested in a correspondence course by mail I [ Q Yes, I am interested in an in-home Bible study i Name: \ 1 Address:. State:. City: Phone: ( Friendly Grove Baptist Church Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. list r Bethany United Methodist Church 1549 Hwy. 194 South • Todd(I mi. offHwy 221) Pastor Rick Miller Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. 7"o How many times have I heard the statement, Well that is what it says, but that is not what it means."? How dare anyone be so presumptuous with God's Word as to think we can leave out any part of what he says? Let us strive to be as diligent with our eternal condition as we are with our financial condition and truly say, "When God speaks, I will listen." We implore you to set aside manmade doctrines and concepts and go back to the Bible. If you would like to know more about the commandments that are given in God's Word, which will wash away your sins and put you into the church that belongs to Him, or if you would like to enroll in an in-home Bible study or in a correspondence course by mail (no cost or obligation to you), please return this coupon to: Back To The Bible, P.O. Box 117, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Beaver Creek Christian Church Pastor: Douglas Hardin • 877-9075 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 846-5615 Church Office or 846-5616 Preacher's Residence Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Main A Ivy Sts. • Jefferson Sat. Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. (English) 7:00p.m. (Spanish) Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. Weekday Morn. Mass - Call for times Acts 2:38 (KJV)38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ lor the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gilt of the Holy Ghost. 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Church of Christ at West Jefferson Todd, NC (across from Todd Post Office) 246-2979 220 Lynch Colvard Rd., Jefferson, NC Mark 16:15-16 (KJV)15 And he said unto them. Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. "Clifton Baptist Church Welcomes You!" 1460 Bald Mm. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service -11:00am Sunday Estenioe Worship.-., H hi Wcdiies, Saturday Prayer Service - 9:00pm Youth Minister: ffei'. Ahn Awbmxe Church 877-1550 Parsonage R77-2042 Pastor George Norris Over the span of several years a television commercial caught our attention when in a noisy room with many people talking one fellow started whispering to another fellow. Immediately, everyone hushed and a silence fell across the room. The byline was, "When E. F. Hutton speaks, everybody listens. This commercial was to point out that we should have diligence and pay attention to our financial condition, especially the stock market, and use this brokerage for our transactions. How much more appropriate would it be for us to say, "When God speaks, everybody listens. -The sad 1act is that we take God's Holy inspired Wprd, the Bible, and treat it as if we are shopping at a grocery store — taking only what we like and leaving the rest behind. \ The salvation of our soul is the toiost important thing lacing each and every person. Wealth, possessions, etc. are only temporal. We have them while alive but cannot take them with us Our soul however lives for eternity. There are only two places the soul will dwell —- heaven or hell. We need to take steps to assure our dwelling place will be heaven. Most Christian "religions" agree on most doctrinal concepts. Where differences occur, at least one party has to be wrong, and maybe both. We must strive to make sure we have the right information to base our actions on toward achieving the salvation of our soul. Community Oire 6:00PM I Prayer <4 Outreach) WEDNESDAY' Family Night 7:00J'M (All ages) (MissumsMi/iistry'. Vqn Ministry. Teen Tone) "A Church focused - on faith, family & the future" Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman Blackburn's United Methodist Church Baldwin Community Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland tS McNeil Sis • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.nu Sunday Evening - 6:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Ashe Presbyterian Church, PCA cute these criminals, Duke has plans to work with the State Department's Trafficking in Persons Office to develop ways Southern Baptist pastors can be more aware of the issue. We are currently identify­ ing pastors in key areas that we can visit with to show how to recognize victims and devel­ op a system to get them out of slavery," Duke said. "In most of our churches, somebody knows or has come in contact with a victim and doesn't even know it. We want to raise aware­ ness." The key areas to raise awareness are densely popu­ lated cities such as Houston, Phoenix and Sacramento, said Duke, who sits on the National Coalition for Religious Free­ dom and Human Rights. For more information on how to identify victims of hu­ man trafficking or how to help, call a nationwide hotline at 1-888-3737-888 or visit www. cedarsfoundation.com or www. bsccoahtion.org. "When God Speaks Will I Listen?" © 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 336-246-7101 ivzvxv.ashememorial.org 739 US Hwry 221 Bus BLUERilXE electric r**cmber»hlp corp. vm rut* .. tw, st* The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon-Sat~8:30 AM - 530 PM 211 Burkett Avenue Jefferson, NC West Jefferson, NC 336-246-4155 336-846-4176 CARDINAL LANES 205-A Long St. • Jefferson 336-846-9233 I'RASERS Opea Luncli & Dinner Open for Sunday Lunch 336-246-5222 • Downtown WJ 108 S. Jeffwson Ave * West Jefferson Y omiad/m^M PONT1AC E Hwy 421. Boone, NC UMT . r=fU1f 828-264-9051 www.mackbrowninc.com C. Pollard Glass The Mountain Village Shopping Center HOME CARE EW1 Cf® Family Fun Center "Church Groups WelcomeDiscounted Rates 787 Hwy 221, West Jefferson 336-246-7077 Evenings Uoo+te. ffuiiota, 9ctc Your Local Equipment Dealer Your Equipment Needt 7698 Old Hwy 421 S. • Deeo C �JEFFERSON POST FRIPAY/ NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 7 A COMMUNITY EVENTS Mistletoe Market in downtown West Jefferson School Lunch Menu November 28-30 Monday: Hot dog on bun, cole slaw, natural cut potatoes, brownie, milk Tuesday: Vegetable beef soup w/crackers, grilled cheese or pnut butter sand., million dollar cookie, milk Wednesday: Manager's choice Friday, November 25 will be held November 25-26 and December 2-4 in downtown West Jefferson. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Ray Behrens of Raleigh will be at the Todd General Store to demonstrate and sell his wood carvings for the Christmas season. Mistletoe Market 7 p.m.: Todd General Store is pleased to announce a con­ cert with national banjo cham­ pion, Steve Lewis and friends. Donations will be accepted. Saturday, November 26 Ashe County Farmers Market Holiday Market will be held 26 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homegrown and handmade items for the holi­ days will be available. Gifts, cakes, cookies, pies, wreaths, roping, art items, Heirloom apples, bread, jellies, soaps, candles and much more. Hot apple cider, hot dogs and 2006 Farmers Market calendars will be available. Parking for ven­ dors will be on a first come first serve basis. Vendors, should bring tables, chairs, display boards, a tent if you want or need to. Please call the Extension Office at 219-2650 to let them know if you are planning to attend. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Cameron Judd will be at Todd General Store to sign copies of his book, "Boone, a Novel of an American Legend". 2 p.m.: Orville Hicks and Julie Ebel will be doing a book signing of a collabo­ rated book of the mountain man and story teller at Todd General Store. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.:Soup For You announces that Thanksgiving Soup will be served at Family Central in the cafeteria next to Accidental Baker. Soup For You is Ashe County's Community Fellowship Kitchen and welcomes any­ one looking to enjoy lunch, fellowship and maybe make a friend or two. For more information call 977-1377. Soup's On! 1 p.m.: Join a Park Ranger for a short hike while identi­ fying winter weeds standing throughout the winter which are beneficial to nature's food chain. Meet at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access area. For directions or more information call 336982-2587. 2 p.m.: Vista Viewing at the 2nd Overlook Join a park ranger as he describes the peaks and valleys surround­ ing Mt. Jefferson. Please bring binoculars if available. Program is weather permit­ ting. Meet at second over­ look. 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade in Sparta on Main Street. 4:30: Cox's Grove Baptist Church Holiday Concert will be held at the Arts Council. Tickets sold at the door $8 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds ben­ efit "Soup for You" soup ben­ efit. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market sponsored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Sunday, November 27 2 - 4 p.m.: Music on the River at New River State Park will be held at US 221 Access Community Building. Celebrate Southern Appalachian music with local musicians as they play traditional, old time and bluegrass. All musicians are welcome, so bring your instru­ ment and join in or bring a chair and enjoy the view and entertainment. All programs are free and open to the pub­ lic. Call 336-246-9653 for more information. 6 p.m.: Faith Trio will be singing at Greene's Chapel Baptist Church. Pastor Jerry Harris and the congregation invite everyone to attend. The church is located on Silas Creek Road. 7 p.m.: Bald Mountain Baptist Church will have a "Creation Conference" for all ages. Speakers will be Dr. Steven Clark, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Dr. Mark Zawodniak, Dr. Phil Yount and Brother Larry Allen. Don't let evolution make a monkey out of you. This is open to the public and Rev. Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. Tuesday, November 29 7:30 a.m. - noon: A Free Diabetes Screening will be held at the Ashe Memorial Hospital Lobby. Appointments are not necessary, the screen­ ing will be held on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Nancy Kautz, RN, AMH Community Outreach, will conduct the screening. 5-8 p.m.: Medical clinic for agricultural workers in Christmas trees, tobacco, cab­ bage and other crops will be held at Mountain Family Care Center behind Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville. Cost is $5 per appointment. You must know your address and for whom you work. For more information, call (336) 372-1704 or (336) 657-1005. 7 p.m.: Session V, Childbirth open to the public, all denomi­ nations are encouraged to attend. At approximately 12:30, a light lunch will be available to all attending. Thursday, December 1 8 a.m.: Interagency Meeting at Sweet Aromas. Friday, December 2 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Cholestrol/ Blood Sugar Screening will be held at Mt. Hearts. Participants should fast 12 hours prior to test, but may drink plenty of water. Cost is $15. Appointments are nec­ essary, call 846-0744. 10:30 a.m.: Free Car Seat Checks at Family Central. 6 p.m.: Steve Lewis Evening Concert at the Arts Council with tickets at the door, $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds ben­ efit the North Carolina Social Services Association - Ashe Chapter. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Saturday, December 3 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Holiday Happenings at The Center @ Fleetwood. Breakfast, lunch, shopping, arts and crafts, baked goods, books, music and more will be available. Come out and support The Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Ashe Arts Center with open house and 2 - 4:30 p.m.: Leasing Land for Christmas Trees, a ses­ reception for Tree and Music Exhibit. sion held at Ashe County Agricultural Service Center in Jefferson with topics such as type of land, payment methods and risk management being discussed. 4 - 6 p.m.: Tonya Halsey Class Concert at the Arts Council with tickets at the door $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. Proceeds benefit the Eurasia Center for Homeless Children. This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. 5:30 p.m.: Ashe County High School Brass Ensemble Outdoor Concert will be at the Farmers Market. Refreshments will be sold to benefit Friendship Baptist Church Youth.This event is part of the Mistletoe Market spon­ sored by the West Jefferson Business Association. Sunday, December 4 5:30 - 10 p.m.: Fund raiser for High Country Amigos 6 p.m.: Peak Creek Ruritan Club will sponsor its Annual Community Christmas Party at the Peak Creek Community Center, Hwy. 88 East in Laurel Springs. The club will furnish meat and beverages. Guests are asked to please bring a covered dish or dessert. After the meal, Georgia Donour will provide a program of seasonal music. Please come and join in the fellowship and fun. For more information, call 9829538. 6 p.m.: Ashe County Garden Club will meet for dinner for their annual holiday dinner and party. There will be no meeting in January. Call Lynda McDaniel at 877-3299 for more information. will be held at Sweet Aromas Restaurant with food, fun and dancing to the sounds of Banda Solazo. Adult admission is $20, children 6-12 years of age - $5, and children under 5 years, free. For more informa­ tion contact Isabel Spencer at 982-3954. sion held at Blue Ridge Business Development Center in Sparta with topics such as type of land, payment methods and risk management being discussed. 7:30 p.m.: Ashe Choral Society's Annual Holiday Concert will be held at the Tuesday, December 6 Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. 6 p.m.: Ashe County High School Counselor, Tara Y. Monday, December 5 6:30 - 9 p.m.: Leasing Land for Christmas Trees, a ses­ Miller, announces a Financial Aid Workshop on December 6, 2005 at 6 p.m. in the high continued on page 9A and Newborn Care Classes are beginning at Mt. Hearts. Call early to sign up at 8460744. ®TOYOTA Wednesday, November 30 12 noon: Ashe Ministerial Association will have a spe­ cial Advent Service at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. There will be singing, scripture reading, and a short message will be shared. 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BRWLA is providing scholarships for five farmers. To register or request a scholarship con­ tact Shelly at brwiad>yahoo. com or call (828)297-7392. You can also download a reg­ istration form at www.brwia. org. Supporting small family farmers in the High Country is necessary to preserve our cultural and natural history. Please join BRWIA to cele­ brate our heritage as well as plan for the future. This con­ ference is a great opportunity to learn more about BRWIA, production and business strategies for your farm, and to become more involved! You will learn the histo­ ry of women in agriculture, hear stories of women farm­ ers from across the state, and find out how two women have made their dreams come true in the agricultural world. In the afternoon, we are offer­ ing sessions on conservation easements and estate plan­ ning, legal and money issues relevant to small farmers, irrigation systems, and ex­ tending the growing season. BRWIA is partnering with New River Community Part­ ners, Appalachian Regional Development Institute of Ap­ palachian State University, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, and Cen­ ter for Appalachian Studies of Appalachian State Uni­ versity. BBB offers tips for online holiday shoppers WASHINGTON, DC -No­ provides a feedback forum, vember 17, 2005 - The holi­ check the track record of the day season is a busy time as seller before you bid. Don't people hunt for the perfect buy things in response to gifts for family and friends. unsolicited emails from un­ The Internet can make your known companies, since these shopping faster and easier, may be fraudulent. but there can also be pitfalls Get all the details. Check if you're not careful. The Na­ the name and physical ad­ tional Consumers League, the dress of the seller; how much Better Business Bureau and the product or service costs; the National Cyber Security what is included for that Alliance offer key advice to price; whether there are ship­ ensure you have a safe online ping charges; the delivery shopping experience, so that time, if any; the seller's priva­ your gift-giving is a joyous oc­ cy policy; and the cancellation casion, not an opportunity for and return policy. cyber thieves: Look for signs that online Know who you're dealing purchases are secure. At the with. Check out unfamiliar point that you are providing sellers with the Better Busi­ your payment information, ness Bureau and your state the beginning of the Web site or local consumer protection address should change from agency. If you're buying gifts http to shttp or https, indi­ on an online auction site that cating that the information is being encrypted - turned into code that can only be read by the seller. Pay the safest way. It's best to use a credit card, especial­ ly when you're purchasing something that will be deliv­ ered later, because under fed­ eral law you can dispute the charges if you don't get what you were promised. Never enter your person­ al information in a pop-up screen. When you visit a com­ pany's Web site, an unauthor­ ized pop-up screen created by an identity thief could appear, with blanks for you to provide your personal information. Legitimate companies don't ask for personal information via pop-up screens. Install pop-up blocking software to avoid this type of scam. Keep documentation of your order. When you've completed the online order process, there may be a final confirmation page and/or you might receive confirmation by email. Print that information and keep it handy in case you need it later. Know your rights. Federal law requires orders made by mail, phone or online to be shipped by the date promised or, if no delivery time was stated, within 30 days. If the goods aren't shipped on time, you can cancel and demand a refund. There is no general three-day cancellation right, but you do have the right to reject merchandise if it's de­ fective or was misrepresented. Otherwise, it's the company's policies that determine if you can cancel the purchase and whether you can get a refund DOT gives tips of holiday driving RALEIGH - As the Thanksgiving holiday ap­ proaches, the N.C. Depart­ ment of Transportation is working to ensure that mo­ torists are safe as they trav­ el throughout the state. Most work zones along interstate and U.S. routes across the state will be in­ active during the Thanks­ giving holiday beginning-fin Tuesday, Nov. 22 through Monday, Nov. 28. Interstate Routes: 1-85 in Durham County: The following ramps are closed in Durham with a signed detour in place: • Northbound 1-85 offramp to Hillandale Road (Exit 174) • Southbound 1-85 onramp to Hillandale Road (Exit 174) • Avondale Drive (Exit 177) on-ramp to 1-85 North 1-40 interchange, weather permitting. The new traf­ fic pattern will provide an additional temporary lane from Walnut Street to the I40 interchange. Also, once traffic is shifted, the Cary Parkway exit ramp will be reopened. N.C. Routes: N.C. 133 in N County: Closed near Orton Plantation to replace a bridge. Motorists will use the signed detour. ment's free travel informa­ tion line or visit www.ncsmartlink.org for real-time incidents that may affect travel. Motorists should also re­ member to move over when passing stopped emergency vehicles or if involved in a minor accident. Under the "Move Over" law motorists or credit. Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and asks for your personal information. Identity thieves send out bogus emails about problems with consumers' accounts to lure them into providing their personal in­ formation. Legitimate compa­ nies don't operate that way. Check your credit card and bank statements care­ fully. Notify the bank imme­ diately if there are unauthor­ ized charges or debits, if you were charged more than you should have been, or if there are any other problems. Keep your computer secure for safe shopping and other online activities. Protect your computer with spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall, and keep them up to date. Go to www.staysafeonline.org and www.onguardonline.gov to learn more about how to keep your computer secure. Beware of emails offering loans or credit, even if you have credit problems. Contact the seller prompt­ ly about any problems with your order. If you can't resolve the problem, contact the Bet­ ter Business Bureau or your state or local consumer pro­ tection agency for help. 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This is a dutch treat event in which we fellowship togeth­ er, relax, eat. sing carols and read the Christmas story. Plan now to come by reserving your seat before Dec. 1 by calling the Ashe Baptist Office at 2465631. 7:00 p.m.: Ashe County Democrat Party will have combined November and December meetings at Smoky Mt. BBQ. Call 846-9068 for more information. Thursday, December 8 New Church River Play Groups at Family Central are as follows: Adventurers of the Mind, Monday mornings from 10 -12. Four and five year olds participate with a parent or other care giver in age appropriate activities to build relationships and foster a love of learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. Young Explorers meets on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon. This is for two and three year Baptist announces their Christmas play, "Tell Me the Story of Christmas" by His Kids Club of the church on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Rev. Wayne Jones invites you to attend. Ongoing Events olds joining together with a parent or other care giver for fun and learning. Group is facilitated by Susan Lewis. MOMS Play Group meets Fridays 10-12 noon and is for children under seven and their moms or dads. This is an open play group. Moms have time to chat while they play with their youngsters. Me and My Dad meets every third Saturday from 10-12 noon. Children under seven with their dads meet for an open play group. Dads can spend quality time with their kids while giving mom time for herself. All these play groups are free and open to the public. For more information, call Maribeth at 982-4311, ext. 229. Cancer Survivor's Group is open to any woman who has or has had cancer. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday evening of each month The temperature may be falling... Please place on the L But our CD rates are rising! Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse will hold its regular meeting at the Dan'l Boone Inn in Boone. Friday, December 9 8 p.m.: Blue Ridge Concert Series at Ashe Civic Center- in West Jefferson will fea­ ture a night of gospel music with the Roten-Arnold Family. Admission is $8 adults; $5 children under 12. For more information call 336-8462787. Christmas Programs Church announces their Christmas play entitled, "The Littlest Angel That was Always Late" to be presented Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. with refreshments to fol­ low in the fellowship hall. Rev. Clayborn Roten and the con­ gregation invite you to attend. Friendly Grove BaptistChurch announces the Christmas party, "Hark the Angel, Sang off Key", at Ashe Arts Center November 21-December 29. There will be beautifully decorated trees and paintings with a musical theme. Ashe Center Pregnancy Inclosed $ GED (General Educational Development) or High School Diploma program announces the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College sponsors free-of-charge classes at three different locations with scheduled hours that accommodate everyone's ght Tree. each light). In Rememb From: 4.20% APY* Care light(s) I n Honor of: 7-month CD is throwing Ashe County's largest communitywide baby shower November 8 - November 30. Items needed include diapers, wipes, baby clothing, bath products, infant medications, baby furniture and accessories, maternity clothes, and Wal-Mart shopping cards. Donations may be dropped off at the following locations: Ashe Pregnancy Care Center (Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m - 3 p.m.), The Gap Hair Salon, Lowe's Foods, Living Waters Bookstore/Ashe Worship Center and Shepherd's Staff or call 385-0200 for pick up. For more information call 8464100. - place varies. There is lots of companionship and humor. Come make new friends, share information and renew your spirit. For further information contact Mickie Jones at 336246-3146 or 336-246-7422 or Jean Colvard at 336-982-2445. If a daytime meeting is better for your, contact Mary Caryl Elmore at 336-246-7567. Ashe Memorial [ospital Auxiliary 2005 Christmas Trei of Lovelights Tree Fest and Music Exhibit 7 p.m.: New River Area Board of Mental Health, Mt. Olive Baptist to be presented Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Rev. Gordon Rawls and the congregation invite you to attend. Scottville Baptist Church will present their Christmas play, "Christmas on Merry Lane", Sunday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Pastor Reeves Jones and con­ gregation invite you to attend. Big Flatts Baptist Church will have their Christmas program, "Angel on a Stepladder", on December 17, at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Chris Cox and congregation invite everyone to attend. schedule. For more information call 336-846-3900. Address Please 13-month CD 4.55% APY* For additional lights, list on separate sheet. Make check or money order payable to: AMH Auxiliary • 200 Hospital Avenue Jefferson, NC 28640 For further information call Pat Cooper at 336-846-0702 Hometown Service Since 1939 Bank Member FDIC 1.77-1 The Jeffersons Warrensville Boone Sparta (336) 246-4344 (336) 384-4900 (828) 265-2580 (336) 372-7990 l/ou are cordially invited to a lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 5:00 PM in the Ashe Memorial Hospital front lobby u/ith a reception immediately (otlou/iny. * AF Deposit Account (Checking or Money Market) required. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) stated above effective 11/21/05; $5,000 minimum. Penalty for early withdrawal prior to maturity. ML •j ' ling W< Salon & Dat) Spa Holiday Special • Massage 1 hr. $50°° • (Shampoo - Cut - $tyle $20°° • Color $45°° 6 South Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson 336-8461351 Walk-Ins Welcome Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ^ Qe e G i i c m e* S.\SOfi.m, - 8.>30 f o t ifoamfie/Hruj t i/ s s i n e so S / l C*/ oa/e/e S/20^ includes: ute hair mask facial minute reflexology minute sugar scrub for hands 10 minute chair make up consultation • blow dry style • consultation P r u j ( / t & i e z o c eo H {A a* F o / �PAGE 10A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST ENTERTAINMENT St. Mary of the Hills presents Madrigal Feast You can get your holidays off to a great start, because the winter Madrigal Feast is back on this year at St Mary of the Hills, Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The feast will occur on Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10. It combines superb food and drink with a mixture of mad­ rigals and carols for a full evening's dining and enter­ tainment. Madrigals, carols, and other entertainments from the 16th century are sung (and jested) between courses during the five-course meal, with an added concert after dessert. The meal is prepared by one of the best commercial chefs in the area, and there is a non-meat, non-dairy option for vegetarians. Money raised from the Feast will be used to help defray costs for the choir to function as the choir in residence at Durham Cathe­ dral in Durham, England in August, 2006. For an entire week, St Mary's choir will • Barbara Yale-Read St. Mary of the Hills Church in Blowing Rock Barbara Yale-Read The Choir of St. Marys Make Merry at Their Festive Madrigal Dinners in Blowing Rock. Highland Camerata plans concerts The Highland Camerata will present its annual set of winter concerts on December 9, 11, and 13. On Friday, De­ cember 9 at 7:30 pm, the con­ cert will be held at the Brush Creek Hall located two miles south of Independence on US. Highway 21. On Sunday, December 11, the concert will be at the Galax Presbyterian Church in Galax at 3:00 in the afternoon. Then, in a de­ parture from recent years, the final concert will be on December 13 at 7:30 pm at the Sparta United Methodist Church. The Highland Camerata is a non-profit regional cho­ rus. Its purpose is to provide !«" a musical outlet for the mem­ bers as well as to provide the community with musical ed­ ucation and entertainment through the medium of live music. This season, Director, Mary Elizabeth Whartenby, has chosen an entertain­ ing program of sacred and secular pieces. The featured selection for this season's concert will be Gloria by Luigi Boccherini featuring Lor­ raine Clark, Henry Hobson, Becky Helton, and Mike War­ ren as soloists. Several a cappella selec­ tions will be presented. They are Resonet in Laudibus by Jacob Handl, Jesus, Jesus Amber Waves Rest Your Head, an Appa­ lachian Carol arranged by Arthur Warrell, Is It Far to Bethlem City? by Giovanni Gastoldi, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree by Elizabeth Poston, What Child is This "Greensleeves" arranged by Robert Shaw, and Jesus Christ the Apple Tree by Elizabeth Poston, Lit'l BoyChile by William Dawson, and Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose by John Rutter will complete the first half of the program. Additional pieces to be pre­ sented are Suite Four of The Many Moods of Christmas arranged by Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett, Good King Kong Looked Out by Dave T. Phipps by PDQ Bach, Christmas Time is Here by Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi and The Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Other soloists for this season's concert will be: Victoria Wirth and Dudley Carpenter. Lynn Roberts of Indepen­ dence will accompany the Camerata on the piano. The concerts are open to the public. There is no ad­ mission charge, but dona­ tions are appreciated and will allow the organization to continue. For additional information, in North Caro­ lina contact Debbie Brady at 336-372-4402, in Virginia contact Jerry Ann Hall at 276-728-2158. For further in|prxu9tion check the orga­ nisation's website at www. ls.net/~camerata. function as Durham's regular cathedral choir, singing daily services and high mass on Sunday in the fantastic millenium-old cathedral. The choir has a passion to experience more and more music from the Anglican tradition, and to make that music with the greatest skill, insight, and depth of feeling that could be mustered. St Mary's Choir is made up by 20 singers under the direc­ tion of James Bumgardner. The choir aims to make the best music possible, not only for normal Sunday services at the church, but also at any opportunity available. It has given concerts of liturgical music at nearby Appalachian State University and other local venues. Further afield, the choir has sung across North Carolina, South Caro­ lina, Georgia, Washington D.C, New York, and in sev­ eral cathedrals in England. In December of 2001 it rep­ resented North Carolina at the National Cathedral for the first North Carolina Day there. The choir of St Mary's has been in residence at Dur­ ham Cathedral, England and at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, New York City; the choir also enjoys the honor of having represented North Carolina at t^e National Ca­ thedral in Washington, DC for the first North Carolina Day there. The choir tries to maintain the highest possible stan­ dards of performance. To this end, it has studied with some of the world's best choral di­ rectors in New York City and at several of the famous cha­ pel choirs of Cambridge, in­ cluding King's, St John's, and Clare Colleges. Tickets for the Feast are $50 each. Tickets, and infor­ mation on bed and breakfast options in Blowing Rock, can be obtain by calling the Gide­ on Ridge Inn at (828) 2953644. THE OBSERVATION DECK To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous irt mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. CALVIN COOLIDGE © 2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. 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It's tree season in Ashe County, and the newly opened West End business is booming with production of wreaths and garlands within the Hudler Carolina Tree Farms area for choose and cut. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 15 to officially welcome West End to the Ashe Chamber of Commerce business membership and to celebrate the new location of an award-winning busi­ ness begun by Dale Hudler and Scott Ballard. West End Wreaths are 2003 and 2004 state champions. West End Wreaths . also includes pine garlands and choose and cut trees. The business also offers many handcrafted items made by North Carolina artisans. While visiting, enjoy hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate, ci­ der and bottled water in the shop. Trees are available from 5-6 foot to 8-9 foot. Wreaths come plain or decorated, from a 12-inch fresh wreath with candle to a 32-inch dec­ orated wreath. Choose from Fraser, white pine, boxwood or hemlock garlands. You can purchase on site or order by phone or online. For more information, call 246-7300, 1-877-4WESTEND or email sales@westendwreaths.com. Check the web site at www.westendwreaths.com. Jefferson Post salutes all new businesses in our area. Blue Moon Guitars and Music on South Jefferson Av­ enue in downtown West Jef­ ferson celebrated its recent expansion with a ribbon cut­ ting ceremony on Nov. 18. Owner Randy Pasley said the business has almost dou­ bled its area by incorporat­ ing available space next door. This has provided extra room for display of instruments and accessories and additional space for lessons. Pasley has also expanded his inventory of instruments and accesso­ ries, music and folk art and included Fender brand ap­ parel. Blue Moon offers a wide range of instruments includ­ ing acoustic guitars, electric guitars, resonator guitar also known as Dobro(r), man­ dolins, banjos and fiddles. Pasley teaches guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass and has others who teach fiddle, piano and dulcimer. "So we have all the instruments covered," he said. Pasley has been playing for nearly 30 years on acoustic, electric and resonator guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass - for fun and professionally. His favorite is the resonator guitar. A member of local bluegrass band Alternate Roots, Pasley enjoys jamming with customers and friends at the shop, including national banjo and guitar champions, Steve Lewis and Eric Hardin. Folks sometimes line the walls to hear these musicians practice their remarkable talents. Blue Moon Guitars and Music is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 246-3275 for informa­ tion. Check out their inven­ tory for a Christmas gift of music. Photo by Linda Burchette With a couple famous folks "showcasing" in the back­ ground, those attending a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the expansion of Blue Moon Guitars and Music are, from left: Don Sloane, marketing specialist for Ashe Chamber of Commerce, West Jefferson Town Manager Ken McFadyen, owner Randy Pasley, and West Jefferson Mayor Dale Baldwin. TOUGH TO BEAT. ZZf' tndL life** >v fi OC A m ^nr '400=, <69 PLUS ask about LOW MONTHLY FINANCING. H n n i e n 7J r vw O'h e» Liz Rogers, LMBT 4724, licensed massage thera­ pist with Stay In Touch Massage, is now located in The Acorn Gallery at 103 Long Street in West Jefferson. Rogers offers timed sessions for Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, pregnancy and baby massage, aromatherapy, and hot stone massage by appointment only. For information and appointments, call 1-828-406-2452. 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I'.-mail us: SportsQiJeffersonPo.sl.com Fall sports awards program held Sunday JV Volleyball Team Before Self Larken Mikeal Hustle Award Varsity Volleyball Coach's Award Shalamar Blevins Best Offensive Kassee Roberts Brittany Parsons Best Server Most Improved Jessica Yearick Sara Bumgarner (not pictured) Best Passer Whitney Day Best Defensive Kendra Blevins Women's Tennis Women's Tennis Never Give Up Most Improved Award Lorna Vega Roxanne Thomas Coach's Award Most Valuable Ivey Tant Amy Curcio Most Valuable Coach's Award Alex Eller Cyndi Lawler Rising Star Award Rachel Curcio (not pictured) Women's Golf Most Improved Amanda Hamby Coach's Award Erica Vannoy Most Valuable Chelsea Sexton Women's Cross Country Most Improved Emily Gamble Molly Hanes (third from left) Coach's Award Emaline Shatley Mandy Jenson (not pictured) Most Valuable Ashton Little JV Soccer Coach's Award Men's Cross Country Jamie Howell Most Valuable Most Valuable Jonathan Leonard Eric Johnson Best Defensive Josh Newell Coach's Award Most Improved Josh Shumate Micah Todd (not pictured) Coach's Award Best Offensive Eric Prange Juan Rodriguez (not pictured) Varsity Soccer Most Improved Chris Blevins JV Football Best Offensive Lineman and Most Valuable Ryan Shepherd Coach's Award Coach's Award Andy Key Lorenzo Sanchez Best Offensive Back and Best Defensive Back Best Offensive Cody Oliver Tavin Holman Most Improved Most Valuable Kelsy Combs (np) Michael Graybeal Best Defensive Lineman Best Defensive Bill Mahaffey (np) Patrick Smith Varsity Football Best Defensive Back Keelan Davis Best Defensive Lineman and Best Offensive Lineman Jeff Pell Varsity Football Best Offensive Back Ethan Goodman Most Improved Joseph Moser Coach's Award Nic Vannoy Best Linebacker and Most Valuable Justin Hodges Local sports on-line...only at www.jeffersonpost.com Photos by Shane Hopkins �PAGE 2B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST SPORTS All-Conference/Honorable Mention selections Soccer All-Conference: Michael Graybeal, Cody Oliver, Lorenzo San­ chez (back row) Honorable Mention: Saul Carias, Ritchie Absher Football All-Conference (Defense): Chris Bare, Jeff Pell, Justin Hodges Honorable Mention (Offense): Michael Graybeal (not pictured) Women's Cross Country All-Conference: Emily Gamble, Molly Hanes, Ashton Little Honorable Mention: Emaline Shatley (second from left) Women's Tennis All Conference: Ivey Tant, Roxanne Thomas, Amy Curcio, Lorna Vega, Rachel Curcio (not pictured) • 115" - W y f'ytx ill'; 11 iiliSS '.-'f' -j, $ i|§i§|i ig^jP , llfll ' 15111: 11; l'C/' 1; J|f|fl|f 'i'i.'/'v i|i%S % ?fl si ; • % M ft | ; M t • ;l JlM ' m' 1111111 sV- Varsity Volleyball All-Conference: Kassee Roberts Honorable Mention: Whitney Day Football All-Conference Honorable Mention (Defense): Nic Vannoy, Jo­ seph Moser Honorable Mention (Offense): Sid Carpenter Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest Winner Congratulations! Donnie Tomlinson won this week's Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest. He correctly guessed the race winner, Greg Biffle, and came closest to his average speed of 131.431 mph. Thank you for all of your entries! Please play the Jefferson Post NASCAR Contest again next week! Football All-Conference (Offense): Ethan Goodman, Jason Roten All Conference (Defense): Keelan Davis (center) y Justin Hodges Justin finished his Husky varsity football career with over 300 tack­ les (new school record) and had 138 this season, which earned him the Mountain Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year Award. Justin also had 898 all-purpose yards on offense, as he played run­ ning back, receiver, quarterback, and returned kickoffs. He scored 7 touchdowns this year for 42 points, recovered 4 fumbles, and had two interceptions. Along with the MVC POY Award, Hodges brought home the Best Linebacker Award, Most Valuable Player Award, and an AllConference Award from Sunday night's sports awards ceremony. Note: Ashe County finished the sea­ son at the top of the conference in the category of fewest points allowed. Hodges and the Huskies' stingy defense only allowed a total of 68 points. 2005 Mountain Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2005 Mountain Valley Conference Doubles Champions: Lorna Vega and Ivey Tant JV Basketball Tournament results coming in Tuesday's CALL FOR WEEKEND SPECIALS FRUIT & DESSERT BUFFET AVAILABLE EVERY DAY Senior Citizens Discount This Weekend 1992 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-7090 Photos by Shane Hopkins GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! *189 INSTALLED PREMIUM VINYL' SIDIN Jefferson Post. "TlxSccwry Chef V^tstciKrcud Tuesday & Wednesday Night Senior Citizens receive 25% off Beth Eldreth AND Chuck Thompson are the winners for last week's Jefferson Post Football Contest. / Congratulations, Beth and Chuck! 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Your neighbors have already decorated the outside of their homes for the holidays, so you just know the inside is done, too. Meanwhile you have work to do, homework to oversee, cook­ ies to bake, presents to buy and not a spare moment in your day. How will you pos­ sibly fit in decorating for the holidays? PaperIllusion, the beautiful faux finish wallpaper that turns awful walls into awe­ some walls, is a versatile secret to success for hundreds of holiday decorating and craft projects. Paperlllusion is such a popular wallpaper for the very same reasons it makes a perfect holiday craft companion. Not only does it work on almost any surface, its "rip, dip and stick" application method is such a breeze, you'll be able to catch your breath while you beautify your home for the holidays - when just yesterday you wondered how all this decorating was going to get done. So if you're in the market for some fast-fix holiday decorating projects, pick up Paperlllusion at your local wallpaper store, corral the kids to help, and knock out these fun-filled projects: 1. Wrap empty boxes in Paperlllusion to display as faux gifts for a front porch, stairway landing or underthe-tree display. Get creative with the wallpaper's huge color variety by cutting out diamond or circle shapes to enhance the packages. 2. Use Paperlllusion on inex­ Blame it on the cocooning and hiving trends or the influx of decorating shows and shelter books, but one thing is clear - people are opening their doors more than ever to friends and family and expressing their creativity through home entertainment. And with home entertaining peaking between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, home entertainers are already feeling the pressure to execute the perfect party. "The holidays alone are stress­ ful enough and I know people fret over trying to throw the perfect party, but it doesn't have to be difficult," said Robert Zollweg, creative direc­ tor for Libbey Inc., a leading provider of tableware products (www.libbey.com). "Before your party, take inventory of your house and youH find that you probably have everything you need to make a lasting impres­ sion on your guests." According to Zollweg, every­ day items around your house, like plates and wine glasses, can be turned into conversation pieces. "Whether you're looking to throw an elaborate cocktail party with tapas and worldly cocktails or an impromptu potluck game night, simple touches can give any soiree a personal and festive feel." For your next party, try one of these entertaining tips from Libbey: pensive wood or metal frames from the craft store, and frame the most beautiful holiday cards you receive. Group them together to create a mini-dis­ play in your entryway or on your fireplace mantle. 3. Buy poinsettias in simple plastic pots and apply Paperlllusion in red and complementary colors to the pots. Add ribbon for a finish­ ing touch and display them on stairs or the mantle. Poinsettias are long-lasting so with proper care this holiday craft project will stay greatlooking through Valentine's Day (and of course the pots are reusable for years to come). 4. Cover Styrofoam balls with Paperlllusion for use as ornaments or decorations on wreaths, greenery, or in a simple pretty bowl. Sprinkle the decorated balls with rock salt for the added effect of glit­ tery snow. 5. Create a holiday card display board. Simply use Paperlllusion on a sturdy foam core board before crisscrossing ribbons across the board in a harlequin pattern. Slip holiday cards beneath the ribbons for a charming and easily viewable display. 6. Recruit the kids to make garland for the stairway or Christmas tree. Just tear strips of Paperlllusion and dip the ends of each piece in warm water so they adhere onto themselves. Join the chain of garland pieces together one by one until you've achieved the desired length. 7. Take the garland idea a step further and create bountiful bows out of Paperlllusion they'll be keepers for holidays to come, saving time and effort in the short and long run. 8. Paperlllusion is a safer, sim­ pler alternative to spray paint for holiday crafts. Rather than using spray paint to embellish craft store reindeer, angels and sleds, cover them with Paperlllusion. It's a project you can do at your kitchen table rather than relegating the family to the basement or garage for a messy spray painting project. 9. Create a holiday welcome mat out of Paperlllusion. Cover a thin store-bought floor cloth with the wallpaper in clever shapes and colors before add­ ing several coats of polyurethane to protect it. 10. 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Beautiful 2 story farmhouse with 4BR/2BA, wood floors, 5 fpls, sun porch, covered front & side porch, an additional 2-story 2BR/2BA guest cot­ tage, 2-story pump house & garden center, 2-car garage & workshop all situated on 3.24 peaceful acres with garden spot & trout stream. $498,900 A119 CALL u s FOR OUR LOTS/LAND LISTINGS J132355. HOME ON THE RIVER - Nice laying lot adjoining the New River. Home features 3BR/1.5BA. open living/dining area with fireplace. Lower level has small kitchenette, large room for family or another bedroom. Covered rocking chair porch to enjoy the sights & sounds of the New River. $245,000. J132071. CONTEMPORARY IN CLEARVIEW RIDGE - If you are looking for a home with everything, here it is! This 3BR/3BA home w/mother-in-law apartment is located minutes from town, has great access, and pan­ oramic. breathtaking, long range views. All amenities for comfort and quality. $383,000. J150011. BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - Enjoy the private, serene setting surrounding this well cared for 1996 Premier Mobile Home and guest cot­ tage. Mobile home features 2BR/1BA and guest cottage features 1BR/1BA. Also, an outbuilding and old camper included on the property. $89,769. J150082. BIG FLATTS CHURCH ROAD - New Cape Cod style home on 0.70 acres in small subdivision. Home features 3 BR/2.5BA. Master BR Suite on main level, walk-in closets, dual heating/air systems, deck and covered porch. Located well to Boone. Wilkes and The Jeffersons. $203300. J150002. PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY - This adorable old farm­ house features 3B/1BA & offers upstairs area which has served as artist studio. Two other structures on property have served as artist studios, as well. This getaway also features 26.7 acres and mtn spring. Property, also, includes wraparound porch, deck & root cellar. $147300. J132309. MOUNTAIN GEM - 1 24 acres with creek branches. Walking distance to New River. 5 year old cot­ tage w/1 BR/1BA. kitchen, living and laundry areas on main with gas logs and baseboard heat. Upstairs sleeping loft w/ balcony. Deck w/retractable awning and covered back entry. Half basement and outside storage building. Landscaped yard w/fire pit and private woodland. Move in condition. $132300. J132369. NEAR BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Be in a country setting, yet close to town, shopping and schools. Great location for the young family. Home features 3BR/1BA has been lived in only a few months. Ready for new owners to move in ASAP. LOADS OF POTENTIAL!!! Value priced for full time or rental. $123,769. J150081. CHURCH MEADOWS - New 2 Story home on 0.662 acres. Home features 3BR/2.5BA. walk-in closet, pantry, laundry room, open foyer, deck and covered front porch. Great home for the young family. Located well to Boone. Wilkes and The Jeffersons. Home currently under construction, expected completion date October 2005. $215,000. J132343. ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY -26.6 beautifully wooded acres adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home features 5BR/3BR. great stone fireplace, covered porch, patio, huge sundeck and more - too numerous to mention. Property features, also, include pond w/dock. 2 waterfalls and cascading brook. $907,000. Land Listings: J150315. ACREAGE NEAR BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - Minutes from town and just a short walk to canoe the New River. 5 +/- wooded acres featuring private, country setting, long range mountain views and good state road access. $88,000. J150434. 2.5 ACRES ON SHORTCUT ROAD- Beautiful piece of unrestricted property with lots of native trees and a soothing creek on the property. $16,900. J150473. GRAYSON COUNTY, VA - Get the privacy w/long views of surrounding mountains. Many home sites, stream, great hunting. and.hiking all on this 38.44 acre tract at an affordable price with private access. $148,000. J150481. DEER RIDGE - Very nice laying wooded lot. Very private & well accessed to the Jefferson's and Sparta. Cut some trees & have a great view of the river. Good building sites. $30,000. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES WE OFFER FOR SALE. FOR COMPLETE LISTS, CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE IN JEFFERSON. TO SEE MORE OF OUR LISTINGS. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.c21heritagerealty.com �PAGE 4B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Put Your House in the Holiday Spirit The winter holidays are traditionally a time for family and friends. Wheth­ er you're entertaining large groups, out of town guests or simply decking the halls for your family's enjoyment, here are some tips to add some holiday sparkle to every room in the house. until next time. For an all over paint job, the job can be simpler to your everyday decor. Here are some ideas to get your creativity flowing: Get Sentimental The holidays are the perfect time to bring out family heirlooms. Even fa­ vorite recipes can help add a sense of history to family gatherings. This Wassle Bowl recipe will warm up your friends and family. Provide a Colorful Background Start with the big pic­ ture first. Now is a great time to take a look at your walls. Do they need a good scrubbing to get rid of kids' handprints? Maybe it's time to patch up those dings from when you moved in the new couch. Or perhaps you're ready for a newer, fresher color in some of your rooms. However big or small the job, it helps to have the right tools. For touch-ups, an easy solution is the Wall Magic Kit from Wagner. The Paint Storage and TouchUp kit is all wrapped up in a convenient carrying case and is designed for stor­ ing paint and touching up imperfections in minutes. In the kit, there are three 8-ounce reusable air-tight bottles (with room for six) to store your paint along with a detachable 3-inch roller and mini roller arm that applies a smooth even coat so your guests will never notice. For hard to reach areas, there is also a brush included in the kit for crevices. A com­ mon mistake is using the wrong "similar" color in the wrong room. That's where the paint journal comes in. It allows you to keep a record of which paint is in which room. The air-tight containers will store latex paint for three to five years and oil based paint for 18 to 30 months. Simply attach the roller to the bottle, make your repair, and stow away than you think. Again, with the right tools you can splash color on your walls in no time. If you're looking for solid color, try using a power roller which automatically feeds the paint to your roller with­ out the pain and hassle of a paint tray. Wagner's line of power rollers can be found at major hardware or home improvement centers. They are a great investment for any do-ityourselfer. For smaller rooms and ceilings, try an internally fed roller like the PaintMate or Paint-N-Roll from Wagner. They're inexpen­ sive, provide extended reach, simple application and can be used time and time again. Leave the old roller arm and tray behind you. Internally fed rollers are the only way to go for today's do-it-yourselfer. Painting doesn't have to be as time consuming as you think. With the right tools, you can paint fast and smart so you can move on to the special holiday activities you will enjoy in your beautiful room. Set the Stage Now that you have a col­ orful backdrop, it's time to add some festive touches MOUNTAIN MEADOWS^ PROPERTIES 888-246-4402 • 336-246-4401 • FAX: 336-246-4402 Email: AsheRealty@fastransit.net 102 Long Street • West Jefferson, NC 28694 a-v 11.5 +/- ACRES Reduced to $79,900. Several building sites, creek frontage, road frontage, and a beautiful meadow for horses. No Restrictions. MLS #132410 2BR/2BA HOME ON .5 +/- ACRES. Remodeled inside and out. Nice hardwood floors, fireplace, hardy-plank siding, new paint and deck. $129,500 MLS # 132239 settias are traditional at this time of year, and in recent years, they have showed up in a rainbow of colors in addition to the traditional red. 2BR/2.5BA home on .5 +/acres. Home has walkout base­ ment and is conveniently located to West Jefferson. $64,500 MLS # 150213 VERY NICE 3BR/2BA RANCH HOME on 3.74 +/acres. Home includes fireplace, metal building, barn and small stream. Property has heavy cyclone fencing, with room for horses. $375,000 MLS# 132412 WWW.MTNMEADOW.COM ON THE MOVE FOR VOU * Drape greenery (either fresh or fake) throughout the house: on the fireplace mantel, around the ban­ ister, over the door. Fresh greenery will add a won­ derful scent to the air. * Every house needs some extra sparkle and glitter during the holidays. Try displaying glass balls in a clear vase on the mantel or dining room table or add some twinkling lights to your greenery. * Display seasonal plants to warm up a room. Poin- www.activerealtync.com PHONE: f j i l 336-246-5555 Directions: In a large kettle combine cider, brown sugar, lemonade and orange juice (undi­ luted juices). Tie cloves and allspice in a cheese cloth and add it to cider WANT TO BUY LOGS, STANDING TIMBER OR TIMBERLAND The Final Touches There are endless ways to add special holiday sur­ prises to every room. For example, put a holidaythemed set of towels in the bathroom. Find attrac­ tive candles with scents like pine or apple cider to evoke the smells of the season. Sprinkle a collec­ tion of holiday decorations throughout the house, in­ stead of just in one room. Take Time to Enjoy the Holidays While sprucing up the house is enjoyable for some, it can be stressful to others. Only do as much as you can accomplish with­ out feeling frazzled. And make sure to plan a night by the fireplace for you and your family. Maybe read one of your favorite holiday stories or start a journal for everyone to write in. After all, the whole point of the holidays is to take time to enjoy the season and spend time with family and friends. For more information on the Paint Storage and Touch-Up Kit, visit www. wagnerspraytech.com. Courtesy of ARA Content ijiilllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllk DANIEL BOONE HOME DESIGN CENTER Kohler, Moen & Stone Forest Products, Jacuzzi & American Whirlpool, Hardwood, Ceramic, & Porcelain Flooring, Granite Countertops and Custom Cabinets Seagull Lighting, KitchenAid Appliances Pella Windows and Doors danieIboonehdc@earthlink.net I IVYWOOD STEVE OWENS LOG HOMES 2211 CrossroadsDr Mountain City, TN U |www.IvywoodLogHomes.com 423-727-7676 1 "Quality Workmanship Leaves a Lasting Impression "| TIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII F Lin M. Neal, Broker, ABR OGLVWtatvX, /KsMti Jeff Neal P R O R E R T I E S Broker, ABR AsheMtn@skybest.com Herman Killan, TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Broker West Jefferson Office • 336-246-2743 Todd Office • 336-877-3909 Next to Wal-Mart Next to Todd General Store iN Website: www.AsheMountainProperties.co MOUNTAIN CITY LUMBER COMPANY 30 ACRE RETREAT IN TODD! Long range layered vieWs toffieSE" Ctfstom apartment over RV garage, RV facilities. Guest house. Offers additional building sites. Very private. Call for details. $579,000 ONE OF A KIND RIVERFRONT! Privately Situated on 6 acres of the Stnnh :J Fork in Fleetwood. Custom built. Attention to details throughout. Centrally located be­ tween Boone and West Jefferson. $725,000 RUSTIC COTTAGE JUST MINUTES FROM TODD! Privately located in a quiet community, access from Todd Park. 3BR/1BA. Just waiting for your special touch. $138,000 "QUIET PLACE" Minutes from town. Enjoy nature. 2/2 rustic cottage nestled in the woods. Stream. Hot tub on deck. Pri­ vate. Paved drive. Garage. House w/2 acres $229,000. House w/4.2 acres $284,000 GETAWAY/INVESTMENT! Sleeps up to 10 people. Very good rental property or family mountain home. Paved roads, com­ munity water, 2 fireplaces and family room. Mountain view. $225,000 SOUTH FORK RIVERFRONT! Over acre riverfront. Open floor plan with master on the main level. Large deck and covered porch with spectacular views of the New River. Great investment/rental property $329,900 FARMHOUSE ON THE NORTH FORK! Approx. 300' river frontage, 3BR/2BA. 2-car garage or workshop, generator, spring water. House w/7.8 acres $221500. House w/approx. 2 acres (incl. riverfront) $179,900. Approx 6 acres w/views $66500 COZY CABIN IN THE WOODS! Open floor plan. 3-4BR's/1.5BA. Wooded. Private, winter views. Upgraded inside and out. Convenient to West Jefferson, Todd and Boone. $184,900. RIVERBLUFF! New 9-traci gated community with 3+ acre tracts. River views, long range views, valley views. Great year-round access. Minutes from BR Parkway. Convenient to Boone. Blowing Rock. West Jefferson. Todd $85,000 to $155,000 10 RIVERFRONT ACRES ON THE SOUTH FORK! Todd/Fleetwood area. Great development potential or family retreat. Great access - directly from Railroad Grade for driveway(s). $620,000 423-727-5113 Buy Your Home Today with 100% Financing & Absolutely No PMI Mt. Jefferson Mortgage 126 Robv Poe Road (336) 982-6020 • Did you know that you don't need money for a down payment on a home loan? • Did you know that since you don't have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) your monthly house payment can be reduced significantly or you may be able to afford a larger home? • Many people don't realize there is a loan available for a qualified homebuyer with an average (or above average) income who wants to purchase a residence and obtain 100% financing. • There are no restrictions on the size of the home. Any limitations placed on the price of your home depends on the same repayment ratios used by most conventional loans. • 100% of the appraised value of a home can be borrowed. Even closing costs can be borrowed if the value of the house is enough. • This is not a government subsidized loan. It's simply a 100% bank-financed conventional loan with a government guarantee. • Mt. Jefferson Mortgage is capable of of obtaining a Rural Development Government Guarantee that makes a 100%, no PMI loan available to average households. • Closing costs are the same as a loan without a government guarantee. • Reliable income and good credit are required. If you are in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing a home and want additional information contact Mt. Jefferson Mortgage at 982-6020. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS r-i HERE ON FRIDAYS! !l^Wr CHECK OUR LISTINGS A T: Ingredients: • 1 gallon apple cider • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade • 1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice • 1 tablespoon whole cloves • 1 tablespoon whole allspice • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 6 cinnamon sticks at the same time as the ground nutmeg. Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Remove the bag. Serve hot with cinna­ mon sticks if desired. 2 Columns x 3 Inches S Main Street A 9 ONLY $20.69 Call or come by and see Sandra about this GREAT DEAL! 336.846.7164 One Month Commitment estate or related businesses Real Estate pages ONLY *Per Run mm •m Discount •Toile Curtains •Jabot Sets •Pillows • Bath & Bedroom Accessories • Rocking Chair Cushions • Hand Made Quilts & Shams to match 9375 • Tablecloths • Large Variety of Curtains •Towels • Bedding • Bedspreads • Comforters NC Hwy 194 N., Lansing, NC 336-384-3945 OPEN MON. - SAT. 8:30 AM -7:30 PM A KM mm mm K A �AGES* JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 5B MLS Serving Ashe & Watauga Counties Ellen Phipps - GRI/ABR/Broker Val Phipps - Broker Kim Leek - Sales Associate Mott Pruitt - Sales Associate • Jess Parks - Sales Associate 336-246-5555 • 800-979-5556 • www.ActiveRealtyNC.com \ r; Bite • ' ' 'J • 0^ * - g ;. II mb r» J&9/. v Rich Hill, 11 acres - This 11 acre tract offers a barn, stream, fenced pas­ ture, long range mountain views and road frontage in a quite neighborhood. Offers a homesite at the bottom and would be suitable for trees or horses. $59,900 221 Road Frontage!!!! 17.8 acres located in the Baldwin area. Would make a great estate tract or could be subdivided, large creek runs through the property. Property has 221 road frontage, also has access from Mulatto Mtn. Rd. $285,000 A Rare Find! This quality home for only $98,900 offers one level living, a spacious lawn and several extras such as a 24hp 46" cut Murray riding mower. Enjoy this country setting not far from the New River. Brake Slammer- Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd.. 4BR/3BA, large kitchen/ dining, den with wood burning fireplace, entertainment room with wet bar, 2 car garage, State Park Road frontage. $299,900 or $375,000 with additional acreage. Acreage w/ Christmas Trees Approximately 11 acres, partially wooded, with long-range views on top and potential view of creek. Includes approximately 4000 fraser fir & 1000 white pine Christmas trees. Located on state-maintained road in Lansing. Priced to sell at $72,000! 65 Acres! Amazing 360 views from the top of this property make it a site to see! Property is mostly wooded, except along the top, and offers 2350' of road frontage, a spring, partial fencing, bam, and heavenly views. Excellent for a country farm or could be subdivided for an investment op­ portunity. $349,900. Prime Property! Beautiful 20.7 acre tract, located in the heart of Baldwin, offers nearly 380' of road frontage, a flowing steam, marketable timber, long range views, and close in con­ venience. A perfect spot for a horse farm, country estate, or development. A RARE FIND FOR THIS COM­ MUNITY! $559,900. Acreage - Located on Silas Creek Road, there are two 2.2-acre parcels available for $24,900 each. Level next to the road with a small stream and sloping and wooded behind. Great site for building or modular home. By one tract, both tracts, or a total of 6.5 acres available. Clearview Ridge- Choose from two lots priced $23,900 each, or a group of four lots priced $79,700. in this mildly restricted subdivision off Hwy. 16N in Crumpler. Enjoy a terrific long-range mountain view from any lot! Great place to build your primary or secondary home! 1910 Farmhouse- Grand old home on waters of Big Horse Creek featuring 2731 sq. ft. w/ 4BR/2BA, country kitcen, mudroom w/ woodstove, original hardwood, covered porch, deck, 3-car detached carport, gazebo w/ firepit, fenced yard, 5 acres w/ add'I building site. $279,900. Mountain Cottage- This cozy cottage is perfectly suited for vacation home or rental in the Boggs Commu­ nity near the New River! Features 2BR/1BA, spacious living area, eat-in kitchen, partial unfinished bsmt. w/ FP, 10X30 deck. Peaceful, private setting with potential view of river. Priced to sell at $99,500! Friendship Community- Enjoy privacy & convenience in this spa­ cious 3BR/2BA home which features lg. living area, separate den w/ gas FP, lg. master w/ walk-in closet & bath w/ garden tub, metal roof, covered porch on front, open deck on back, great yard! Enjoy winter view of mtns. & river! $129,900. RENTAL PROPERTY OR 1ST TIME HOME-BUYER - This cozy home is located close to Shatley Springs and features 2BR/1BA, large kitchen & living area with app. 3 acres on a state-maintained road. Great rental property (currently rented) or good for a first-time home buyer! $119,900 Perfect to the RV lover! This likenew park model is located by a rush­ ing creek and is a turn-key summer hangout! Includes furniture, 11x32 covered porch and outbuilding. Fea­ tures \BR1\BA, full kitchen & living. lots of windows, very neat & clean, only used a few times. $75,000. m Quaint Country Setting! 3BR/2BA home located in Sparta has a view for miles. Home in great condition after recently being remodeled. Great mountain escape or permanent home. $189,900. (1299) Attention to Detail!! This home is for the discriminating buyer! Custom built traditional styled home in Sparta features 2 master suites, media room, 2 whirlpool tubs, 3 FPs, intercom, sound system, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, and 2/2 car garages. Property features spec­ tacular 360 views, private yard, private access, and so much more all from 3.6 beautiful acres. A true must see! $1,200,000 Mountain Aire Addition- Six build­ ing lots located in the pristine golfing community of Mountain Aire. Lots offer season views, water, paved road frontage, privacy, easy access year round, close in convenience, and golf­ ing at your finger tips. Great spot for vacation or full time residential home. $38,500 - $45,500 Jefferson Station - Loft condos buy at pre-construction prices located in downtown West Jefferson. Sizes range from 888sq. ft. to 2800 sq. ft. with prices ranging from $115,000 to $315,000 for completed condos. Looking for retail or office space? Jefferson Station has it all! For fur­ ther details, call today! Country Estate! Enjoy complete pri­ vacy in this beautiful tudor-style home located on 19 acres. Home features 4BR/3BA, library, music/game room, lg. modern kitchen, wood/tile floors, lots of windows, 2-car garage, full bsmt., lg. patio, flower gardens, spring house, small stream & more! Abun­ dant wildlife! Must see!!! $399,900. Private Home jn the Mountains! This recently remodeled 3BR/2BA home is being sold fully furnished. Offers whirlpool bath, walk-in closet & garden tub. Spring & branch on property. Located in the upper part of Ashe County. Additional tract being sold w/ this home that could be used for additional home sites. $225,000. Great Family Home! Features 4BR, lg kitchen/dining combination w/ ceramic tile floors & lots of cabinets, full walk-out basement w/ woodstove, wraparound deck, outbuilding, lg. yard & tremendous long-range views of surrounding mountains & pasture. Great location close to New River State Park and less than 5 miles outside of Jefferson! Priced below appraised value at $194,900! Riverfront Cottage- Enjoy beautiful river views from the deck of this small cottage on the New River! Home includes 1 BR/ 1.5BA, one level living area, full basement w/ potential for entertaining, wheel chair accessibility w/ ramp and extra wide doors, and 100 ft. of river frontage. Close to general store, canoe rentals, and New River State Park. PERFECT investment, retire­ ment, or rental property! $179,900. Magnificent! Great location only minutes from town! This magnificent home features 3473 sq. ft. w/ 4BR (lg. master suite w/FP)/3.5BA, tastefully decorated, lots of windows & porches and an above-ground pool with deck. Property features 2.78 acres and a great barn with storage underneath and game room upstairs. $545,000. Beautiful Lot! This building lot is located in the Cooper Cove Subdivi­ sion, right on the New River. Offers common area access, private access, southern exposure, and amazing views. Build your dream home on this lot in one of Ashe County's premier "River Communities". This is the lot everybody talks about!! $49,900 House w/Acreage- This 3BR/1.5BA brick home is immaculate and ready to move into! Features lg. living room w/gas FP, separate den w/gas FP. open kitchen and dining, whirlpool tub, ga­ rage and paved drive. Land offers 6.8 acres with add'l bldg. sites & 2 septic sytems. Located off of Deep Ford Rd., enjoy privacy and convenience. $189,900 Curb Appeal!!! This amazing house is filled w/ custom features such as a circular dining rm., dual-sided stone FP, stained glass, master suite w/ Ja­ cuzzi & walk-in tile shower. It also of­ fers a full drive-in bsmt. w/ workshop areas & full bath. Grounds include 2 acres, raised bed garden area, 2-story barn & greenhouse, two goldfish ponds joined by waterfall, scenic view of New River & mtns. Fully furnished for $495,000. YVestwood Acres- Prime building lots, each with 1+ acre, in a new upscale subdivision with paved streets & underground utilities. Enjoy beautiful long-range views of surrounding mountains and pastures. Convenient location close to shopping, dining & schools. Great location with easy ac­ cess to Boone or West Jefferson. Pric­ es range from $38,000 to $68,500. Hurry, these won V last long!! - • * 1 *...)• 8 !# • own Convenience! This beautiful '-BA home has the unique feature peaceful mountain setting with onvenience of being in town, ires large living area w/ lots of ows, cathedral wood ceiling & fining room is spacious and ofjrick fireplace w/ gas logs. Enjoy ng chair porch and large deck, tiful landscaping, paved drive & view of Mt. Jefferson. Reduced 49,900! Quality & Convenience - Enjoy the beauty of this 2BR/1BA brick home nestled in the woods on Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd. Home features over 1100 sq. ft., a nice porch to enjoy the mtn. surroundings, a full bsmt. & spa­ cious rooms. Just updated & ready to move into w/ new paint, light fixtures, carpet & roof. Property also has a nice yard w/ a small creek. Priced at $135,000 .fcw -"Off Magnificent Farmhouse- This beautiful home offers privacy, long range and mountain views, and 13 acres. Home is in excellent condition with over 2050 sq. ft., hardwood FLs, cherry cabinets, modern appliances, and attic ready to finish. Property includes older horse barn with elec­ tricity, out building and gated paved drive. This property won't last. A Must See!! $295,000. V �PAGE 6B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST Classifieds 20-Classified Ad Department Policy CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Tuesday & Friday $ 14.55 - 20 words 17.05-25 words 23.73 - 30 words 27.50 - 35 words (extra runs, better rates.) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Tuesday's paper (Friday 9:00 am) Friday's paper (Wednesday 9:00 am) IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the case of an error on our part, credit will be given for the first incorrect run only. The Jefferson Post is not responsible for incorrect copy submit­ ted by the advertiser or for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of the ad. 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Our readers are here by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa­ per are available on equal opportunity basis. To com­ plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 40-Lost & Found 100-General Services 140-Help Wanted Service/Installer STRATFORD HEARING AID CENTER-SALES, Service on most all makes. 502 Thur­ ston Street , Winston Salem, Phone 7681177, Res. 468-8802. Bill Shugart 120-Schools & Instruct Want a secure future? Train To Be A Tractor Trailer Driver At Wilkes Community College. Graduates can earn $40k-$52k first year One Student Per Truck 5 Week Classes Financing for qualified students 336-667-5764 140-Help Wanted Behavioral Technician needed to provide part-time Community Based Services in Ashe County, position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience working with persons with mental health &/or disabilities preferred. HomeCare offers excellent training, pay, and supervision. Please call Maggie Farrington with HomeCare Management for an application at 828-264-1021, or toll-free at 888-878-5199. You may fax your resume to 828-264-0755. NEW THERAPIES COMING TO JEFFERSON! Stress and Hormone Balance How Can I Balance My Hormones? A key to hormone balance is the knowledge that hormones work in tandem with a healthy mind & body. Testing hormones in saliva is painless without hassle, is extremely accurate & can help restore the body to its bio-identical hormones. 888-628-7519 * BUYING OR SELLING? BANK ON THE JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS. Truck Delivery Driver For Sale: Sun Quest CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church (USA) in West Jefferson. NC seeks part-time Secretary/Bookkeeper (35 hours per week). Must be experienced in Microsoft Office, willing to learn PowerChurch accounting software, discreet, self starter. Contact: 336-846-1288 Dishwashers Needed! Days. Apply in Person 3-5 PM, Monday-Thursday. No Phone Calls Please. Michael's 102 North. DID YOU KNOW1 Our Classifieds reach everyone in the county? Let our Classified Ads go to work for you! Give us a call at Pro 16 bulb Tanning Bed. Bulbs included, plus an extra set of bulbs still in the box. Excellent condition. Asking $2500.00. Please call 384-1121 anytime. 310-Musical PIANO SERVICE Call for free estimates. Larry Carmichael 336-372-4247 E'J Fit[ikt3-J Fit J[#MB We lease Pianos. New & Used Grands. We buy, seli, tune, move, refinish & rebuild pianos. Acme - Piano Man 800-745-3950 330-Pets AKC Husky Puppies for Sale CHOOSE & CUT J. Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Fraser Firs Christmas Trees For Sale 6'to 8'. $17.00 384-2281 Get your license Fast. Boone & Charlotte Courses. Free Bro­ chure & Schedule. FOR SALE 1-800-849-0932 Fraser Firs 6'-7'. Field 750 plus, $12,000 OBO. 336-384-4757 MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER of Jefferson is interested in employing Certified Nursing Assistants who have a love for the elderly population. 250-Furniture Clayton Marcus Brown Leather Loveseat, Oversized Chair, & Ottoman. $1700 336-359-2980 We offer excellent health benefits, paid time off, flexible hours, educational incentives and lots of wonderful residents and employees who will welcome you with open arms. For Sale: Loveseat, Coffee table, end table, Make an offer Call 982-2831 For more Details. Come join usl Margate Health & Rehab Center A Lesson in Selling! 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-5581 An easy way to sell anything... place a classified ad with us. The Jefferson Post 336-8467164 260-Garage/Yard Sales 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent in West Jefferson. One and two BR apts available. Rents are based on income. Apartments are carpeted, central heatair, w/d connections and energy efficient. Applicants must apply in person at the site office. Apt. 6-A. Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, and Friday 2:30-4:30 pm. Call (336) 246-4757. Rental Assistance is assigned based on availability and need. Wheelchair accessible units. Section 8 welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. 4 BR/2 BA house, conveniently located on NC Hwy#194, w/appliances No smokers or indoor pets $700/month plus utilities Deposit References 336-384-2541 pphcations are now being accepted for Housing for Senior Citizens at Spruce Hills Apartments in West Jefferson, NC "One bedroom, unfurnished energy efficient apartments 'Handicapped accessible "Rent based on applicants income Section 8 assistance available Did you know that if you are giving away an animal or item , you can list it for free in the Classifieds. Call 846-7164 for more information TICA Registered. Bengal Kittens For Sale. 3 Females, One Male Call 336-982-2199 Ask for Joyce 345-Hunting K & D Taxidermy 626 Peach Bottom Rd Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Call Today (336) 359-2423 Shoulder Mount $180 The Biggest Deer Killed: FREE! 350-Wanted to Buy Or Swap Buying Property For Sale by Owner For more information Call 336-384-4228 GRUBB LOGGING Wants to buy large or small tracts of timber. ALSO: Land with or without timber. Call: Jim Grubb 336-877-2330 380-Trucks & 4x4s for Sale 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, extra cab, V-8, CD, AC, Cruise. Great truck. $16,800. Call 336-384-1047. SHOPPING FOR A 4X4? run For more information. Call 336-246-9163 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BR 1 BA located on Deep Ford Rd, $400 per month plus deposit. Call 384-3698 490-Houses/ Apts. for Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER DBA Mountain City Mobile Homes. Shop with us for your Dream Home. Our motto is "First in Quailty, Sales, Service and Selection." Located on 421 bypass in Mountain CityTN. Call 1-800-244-9654 for more information. Keep Checking the Classified Ads. 430-Rooms, Apts., Houses For Rent KITS Are available at the Jefferson Post for purchase. Each kit includes: 6 Signs 60 Price Stickers 6 Directional Arrows Marking Pen Inventory & Tip Sheet. For only $5.95 each Apartment for rent in West Jefferson area. Central heat/air hook, w/d hookup. Lg porch on back. Call 877-4184 or 877-7576 YARD SALES Jefferson Post for Advertise your yard sale in this space. 1 time $9.50 2 times — $15.00 Copy along with payment have to be in our office by these deadlines: Tues. paper No later then -Fri. 9 am Frl. paper - No later then -Wed. 9 am Two inch space for the above costs. 2 Bedroom Check Out the the latest deals on Mobile Homes by Local Dealers FOR RENT House in Buffalo Meadows 3BR/1BA. Full Basement. Large Yard. Call 846-7674 or 877-6872 Little Classifieds... BIG RESULTS! FOR QUICK RESULTS! Need to advertise a place for rent? List it in our "for rent" sections. Call Elaine at 336-846-7164 Land Home Packages in Your Area. Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, You Can Own A Home! Let Me Help Call George Barker Day: 336-973-2335 Evening: 336-903-6372 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB OPENING E. R. TECH I Full Time Minimum EMT-1 Certification For further requirements: Call 336-372-3226 or visit www.amhsparta.org Equal Opportunity Employer A R T . A S K STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA I IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FIE # 05-E-261 FOR SALE Premier 1.8 acre tract in the quaint mountain community of Glendale Springs. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 256. Incredible long range views in a private subdivision. Level building site. $98,900 OBO. 336-877-4274 or 336-984-7726. Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of GILBERT ALLEN MILLER, deceased, late of 3077 Old Wilkesboro Road, Jefferson, NC 28640, Ashe County, North Carolina, the under­ signed dqes hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the under­ signed on or before the 6th day of February, 2006, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the undersigned. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 17.98 ac. off of Low Gap Road in Peak Creek Community. 30 yr old white pines, creek, spring, 2 stall barn, 6 acres +/- in pasture. $230,000. Call 336-372-4111 after 6 pm. in Quail Ridge Subdivision located between Boone and West Jefferson No Mobiles/Modulars Prices starting in the 30's. www.quailridge estates.com Call 336-982-4354 535-Commercial Property Office space, 600 sq. foot, newly remodeled in West Jefferson, limited parking. $350/ month. 1200 sq. ft area with roll up door, suitable for light manufacturing or storage. $300/month or $600 for both. Call 846-6500 or 384-1336 after 5 and leave a message. For more information about the lmportonoe of arta education, please contact www. AmorioiinsForThoA rts org. "A AMEK^NS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Do you have a lot or acreage for sale? List it in the Jefferson Post Classifieds. 20 words - 4 weeks $33.67 FSBO lots available F O R M O R E . COUNTY OF ASHE This the 18th day of October, 2005. Helen M. Miller, Executrix PO Box 16 Glendale Springs, NC 28629 James M Deal, Jr. Deal, Moseley & Smith, LLP, Attorneys PO Box 311 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4734 W DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND. Beauty starts on the inside, where women in their late teens and early twenties need strong bones to help prevent conditions like osteoporosis later in life. Regular weight-bearing exercise and a calcium-rich diet are the best lifestyle measures. For more information and advice, visit aaos.org and rjos.org. RJOS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS Get up. RUTH JACKSON ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY Get out. Get moving. tjo*.o»g wwiv.jeffersonposl.com Shovel in the Savings with this Winter Classified Special! Home outside Jefferson City Limit 1115with over 2,300 sq. Professionals feet. HDW Floors, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Local Graphic Design Full basement. 2 Company fireplaces, gas heat, Offering smail stream. Call * Logo Design 982-6464 after 6:00 pm * Web Design * Camera Ready 500-Mobile Advertising Homes for Sale * Set-up of Brochures, Business Cards, ARE YOU LOOKING Pamphlets & Flyers FOR A GOOD Accomodating all DEAL? Check out the ads your design needs. in the Classified Contact section. BlueMoon Graphx at 336-384-4352 Drive A Short Distane and SAVE A Lot! HOWARD FAMILY ENTERPRISES r 1195-Legals 530-Lots & Acreage Westview Terrace Apartments-on 4th St. Will be ready in 3 weeks. $200 each. If interested call 384-2905 or 982-8603 336-846-7164 235-Christmas Trees Look in The Jefferson Post Classifieds! • of Jefferson is seeking Have you found an an MDS Coordinator animal or item? Have with a minimum of one you lost a favorite pet year of experience. We or item? Advertise it in offer an excellent the Jefferson Post for salary, medical and FREE. Ad will run dental insurance, paid for 2 weeks. time off, applicable Call 846-7164 educational programs and voluntary benefits. 100-General Come join our team of exceptional caregivers. Services Margate Health and Rehab Center HOUSECLEANING 540 Waugh Street SERVICE Jefferson, NC 28640 Willing to clean 336-246-5581 homes MondayFriday, 7am-6pm. Call Margate Health and for an appointment, Rehab Center located 982-5237, Leave in beautiful mountains message or call cell of Jefferson, is phone @ 977-1858. currently looking for the References available right nurses to fill our upon request. open RN/LPN charge nurse positions. New NEW THERAPIES graduates welcome! COMING TO Margate is offering JEFFERSON! competitive pay rates, CEDSA great benefits, flexible Computerized 8 hour scheduling, a ElectroDermal great team work Stress Analysis environment, and the 21st Century ability to grow within. If Complementary you are a team player Medicine and have a love in your How Can It Help You? heart for our growing This testing has the elderly population, ability to search the please stop by and fill body to the very root out an application. cause of your medical 540 Waugh Street condition. We all want Jefferson, NC 28640 to live the highest (336)246-5581 We are also accepting quality life possible. applications for Part This testing looks at Time and PRN 10,000 different toxins positions. in the body & can help design a natural regimen of therapy. 888-628-7519 CDL with Hazmat required. Full-Time, Pay negotiable. 336-246-6569 Exotic Cats Need a new job? MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER 300Miscellaneous 25 WORD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT To Run 8 times Photo included (optional) SELL, BUY OR TRADE Includes: Furniture • Appliances Vehicles • Antiques Animals for Sale Throughout the month of December 2005 , ONLY 1160-Tree Service Normally R.DTREE SERVICE Topping. Trimming. Removal and View Cutting, Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Randy 336-384-9059. Also have some wood for sale. $43.67 ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RAY COMBS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL For estimates, Call 336-246-5634. CURRENTLY HAS A FULL TIME POSITION * AVAILABLE FOR A REGISTERED NURSE. 7PM TO 7AM WITH A SIGNING BONUS Call 336-372-3226 or visit www.amhsparta.org 1195-Legals There will be a special public meeting of the Board of Aldermen, on Monday, November 28, 2005 at the Lansing Town Hall at 7:00 pm, to discuss the snow removal. Equal Opportunity Employer BROC WEATHERIZATION BROC Weatherization operates in the three county area to upgrade substandard homes. The Weatherization program is designed to stop the infiltration of cold air. When a request is made an Outreach worker conducts a home survey to assess the homeowner's eligibility. After approval of the Housing Advisory Committee and referral to BROC Housing, the Weatherization Coordinator performs an energy loss inspection to determine which improvements are needed most. He must decide whether to add attic, insulation, blow iasulation in walls, replace doors or windows, add weather-stripping, or insulate water heaters. He then schedules the work and arranges for materials to be delivered. The Weatherization program has income eligibility requirements and is available to homeowners at no charge, and rental units for a nominal fee payable by the landowner. BROC has weatherized over 4.000 homes in Wilkes. Ashe, and Alleghany counties. This program has allowed homeowners to save thousands of dollars in excess heating cost. Requirements for eligibility vary and are prescribed by the provider of weatherization funds: Weatherization Assistance Program. NC Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Economic Opportunity. Another component of the BROC Weatherization Program is HEATING APPLIANCE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, funded through the Weatherization Assistance Program. NC Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Economic Opportunity. This allows repair and replacement of existing heating systems and is especially directed at eliminating wood burning or portable heating devices such as kerosene heaters that are used as a main heating source. Again, requirements prescribed by the Grantor stipulate the heating appliance repair and replacement must be done on homes weatherized by BROC. Anyone seeking more information on BROC Housing should call: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission BROC Ashe PO Box 255 Warrensville, NC 28693 phone: (336) 384-4543 fax: (336) 384-4929 Louise Ham - Case Manager Dare Strorner - Executive Director ] �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 7B COMMUNITY NEWS Campaign to benefit ASA Foundation The Ashe Services for Ag­ ing Foundation will hold its first annual campaign dur­ ing the Thanksgiving season, giving the community a great way to get involved in helping the Foundation raise money to refurbish the Ashe Servic­ es for Aging exercise facility and restock their food pan­ try. The Foundation Board, consisting of Clay Church, Jay Wild, Sally Walters, Bill Ashley, Jane Banks, Richard Blackburn, Garner Blevins, Pat Considine, Kenny Greene, Elam Kurtz, David Miller, Jak Reeves, Barbara Roe, and Dana Tugman, have worked diligently toward this effort. For over 27 years, Ashe Services for Aging has strived to meet the needs of our el­ derly and disabled citizens through services and opportu­ nities that enhance their dig­ nity and help them maintain their independence at home. Nutritious meals and active lifestyles promote healthy aging. Falls lead to forty per­ cent of all nursing home ad­ missions and are the largest single cause of injury-related deaths among the elderly, and the best way to prevent falls is through strength training and exercise. Therefore, ASA places a strong emphasis on regular exercise and encour­ ages participation. To help ensure the proper nutrition of our senior citizens, Ashe Services for Aging annually distributes food to over 357 elderly, homebound individu­ als. Your tax-deductible contri­ bution will assist in providing a safe, comfortable, and invit­ ing exercise area that will encourage greater usage and promote wellness through the provision of nutritious food to our elderly and disabled adults. Since health cannot be measured in dollars, we hope you will take this opportunity to invest in your community, your family, and yourself. You will be part of a team dedicat­ ed to the health and well-be­ ing of our senior citizens. For more information, call the Ashe Services for Aging Foundation at 246-2461. Ashe Really Cares will once again be a distributor of coats for children and adults in conjunction with the Children's Christmas Project for Ashe County. This will be done on distribution day which is December 14. On that day, hundreds of coats will be given away. If you have a coat slightly used and clean, bring it to Ashe Really Cares or West Jefferson Post Office no later than December 12. ——— est BULDIM; MATERIALS COUNTRY TREASURES Magnolia by Angelia 8c The Ladybug II opens in downtown West Jefferson Angelia Cambre, for­ mer co-owner of Uptown Threads, and Becky Absher of The Ladybug and Becky's Hair Boutique in Jefferson, have teamed up to offer an exciting new business with unique gift ideas, accessories and apparel for all occasions. Whether you are walking down the aisle soon, just got engaged, or are planning for a formal event, Magnolia by Angelia is the location to find just what you need. With all the details and decisions to make, Angelia Cambre, with over 18 years of experience, can find the perfect gown that was created just for you. Magnolia carries bride, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses from Jessica McClintock, Bridal Original, Aurora D'Paradiso, and Kathryn La'Croix; mother of the bride or groom dresses by Cameron Blake and Mon­ tage. Then for other special occasions, such as prom or a Christmas party, choose from Donna, Nicole Bakti, Tif­ fany, Dave & Johnny, just to name a few. And don't forget the details such as beauti­ ful veils, tiaras, shoes, gloves and jewelry - everything to complete the look everyone will remember. Not to forget the men, Magnolia also rents tuxedos and suits from Jim's Formal Wear. For those ladies who love to wear a hat, or just collect beautiful and unique hats, there is a wonderful collec­ tion available from Edna Miller. "Edna Miller is lovingly referred to as our local hat lady," said Angelia Cambre. "I have hardly ever seen Edna without a hat. She has an ex­ tensive collection of beautiful vintage hats, and has asked me to sell them for her. I feel honored and overwhelmed." Also find a collection of quality brand name acces­ EMPORIUM Photo by Linda Burchette Participating in the Nov. 11 ribbon cutting to welcome Magnolia by Angelia and The Ladybug II to the Ashe Chamber of Commerce are, from left: Margret Gardner, Kayla Furches and Brandi Marlow with the fashion board, Elaine Hodges with ACHS, co-owner Angelia Cambre, Chamber president Cabot Hamilton, North Cambre, Mayor Dale Baldwin, Allison Langdon for The Ladybug II, Pat Jenkins with Women In Touch, Carol Coulter with A.S.H.E., Dee Brock with the Humane Society, Barbara Wiergowski with WJBA, Angel Brewer, staff, Debbie Miller with A.S.H.E., and Penny Ambrose, staff. Children in front are Emma Cambre, Gabriel Cambre and Addie Fairchild. A.S.H.E. A Safe Home for Everyone, the Ashe County Humane Society and Women In Touch. "I am all about keeping women safe, healthy and looking great," said Cambre. Magnolia will also contin­ ue to sponsor the education­ al program Cambre started with Ashe County High School through her former business, Uptown Threads. Each year, three high school seniors are chosen to par­ ticipate in a fashion board to experience hands on some of the ins and outs of the retail business including a buying trip to the Atlanta Market. The Ladybug II offers cus­ tomers a variety of contem­ porary women's clothing, and accessories such as jewelry, sories and ready to wear from Donna, Parsley & Sage, Parkhurst and more. Cambre has put together a fashion questionnaire and invites everyone to come in and fill it out. "My goal with the ques­ tionnaire," said Cambre, "is to find out what women re­ ally need and want, what are their challenges in shop­ ping for themselves and oth­ ers, so when I go to market I will know exactly what my customers want, and that is important to me." In the coming year, Mag­ nolia will sponsor a Bridal Fair in Ashe County as well as participate in several fashion shows to benefit lo­ cal nonprofit organizations. Magnolia is a contributor to [carHOME GRAPHIC DESIGN' V. • All types of kiln dried cabinet grade lumber • Specializing in reclaimed Wormy Chestnut & Oak |*P9| Processing I f |Ton9ue&Groove ™ * & Molding available 336-877-5128 Q Specializing *£» in Drywall • Framing * Finishing Ceiling Texture • Painting Floor Repairs • Bathrooms Decks • Roofing "Where looking old, looks good" At Olde Friends you will Jind all manner of primitive wares, antiques and country goods gathered just for you 202 South Jefferson Ave West Jefferson • 336-846-1440 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM www.oldefriends.com Come Experience the Charm of an Old Fashioned Emporium! Family owned and operated! Historic Downtown Went IrfTrr*oii. NC • 10 s. Jrfimoa Ave Mm 7W. I06'fh Sm l07'Sml-S Lorn • Business Cms Free Estimates Contact Tony Brown Office: 336-838-2678 Cell: 336-262-0445 Brochures • Camera Ready Ads 336.384.4352 ASHE COUNTY ROOFINC 2S Years Experience JEFFERSON IMPROVEMENT) iZtnmm* Sfome ffit^frrooement STURGILL'S HARDWOOD'S • l.ifensed in Vnth Urolina k \i RENT-ALL, INC • install moriru! of ail kinds Dance Floors Tents Tables Air Walks Chairs Balloons Linens Flowers Stemware Party Favors Wedding Rentals China and Accessories Silverware Event Planning Available 336-846-8136 427 S. Main St Jefferson, NC 28640 • Roof Painting • Insured (.uarantmi purses, scarves, belts and hats, along with a tasteful display of home furnishings including decorative prints, unique lamps, and distinc­ tive pottery. A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the official opening of Mag­ nolia by Angelia and The Ladybug II was held Nov. 11. The business opened in the former location of Uptown Threads in downtown West Jefferson. "Sincere thank you's to all our loyal friends and custom­ ers who came for our ribbon cutting and open house," Cambre said. For more information about Magnolia by Angelia and The Ladybug II, call 8466421. v SEAFOOD PESTAI RAM Mountain Aire Seafood & Stokhouse Always creating daily specials to accomodate your tastebuds and your wallet! 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Get a Massage Gift Certificate for .ANYONE of your friends or -family members! | 1/? nuur, jtu ^ i J • m « uc nuur STAY IN TOUCH MASSAG% i how, i-m NOW mm Sessions! RS. LMBT#4724 Liz R OGERS, 1 M B R #4724 Now located in The Acorn Gallery on 103 Long Street in West Jefferson. NC By appointment only Call: 828-406-2452 Swedish'DeepTissue Reflexology • Aromatherapy Pregnancy $ Baby Massage �PAGE 8B JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 LIGHTERSIDE Suner C/ro^sword V» A ACROSS 1 Patrick of "A Clock­ work Orange" 6 Fog 11 Injurious 14 Hoover or Aswan 17 Mrs. Marcos 19 "Dreaming of You" singer 20 Actress MacGraw 21 Significant years 22 Jim Henson creation 24 Unexpected success 26 Chemical ending 27 — gras 28 When Satie sweltered 30 Street talk 31 Ballyhoo 32 Salad veggie 36 Zoo attraction 37"— Don't Preach" ('86 hit) 40 Part of Q.E.D. 41 Fancy fabric 43 Clint Eastwood movie 49 AAA handout 52 Sault — Marie, Ml 53 To boot 54"— Angel" ('33 film) 55 Lurid Lugos 56 Gumshoe 57 Strained 58 Hogan's home 61 Asian capital 62 Ornery Olympian 64 Gangster's gun 65 "Rama — Ding Dong" ('61 tune) 66 "Emma" author 67 Selfpossessed 72 Hutton or Tewes 75 Patriot James 76 Chum 77 Length x width 81 "Lou Grant" star 82 PC key 84 Constel­ lation component 86 East ender? 87 Catty remark? 88 "Jumbo" set 89 Beige 90 Crone 91 Candy quantity vJl UOO V V V/ A VA 92 Hugh Masekela hit 98 Speculation 100 Soccer great 101 Help a hood 102 Lustrous 103 Ornamental shrub 105 Sleep in the woods 108 Roused 109 Charge 110 Fountain order 111 Medical grp. 114 United 116 John D. MacDonald book or this puzzle's theme 122 Bother 123 Presidential nickname 124 Singer Percy 125 Mouse or moose 126 King's handle 127 Crow's comment 128 it may be eaten or drunk 129 Utilize DOWN 1 Ditka or Douglas 2 So be it COLORING 3 Richard of 38 Behind 83 Organic "First 39 Cake catalyst Knight" helping 85 Carpet 4 Common 42 Chinese 88 Football's principle street name Aikman 5 Uplift 44 Make lace 92 Non­ 6 Victory 45 Pub proprietary sign vessel 93 "All Things 7 TV ET 46 Ordinary Considered" 8 By means 47 "Whole network of 94 Procure — Love" 9 Yoko — ('69 song) 95 Under the weather 10 Blows one's 48 New Hamp­ stack shire's state 96 Born 11 Military 97 Chat flower center 99 Walk in the 50 — vera 12 Dryden's"— 51 Ache woods for Love" 55 Iraqi city 102 Nobel, for 13 Some 58 Blackboard one engines 59 Unspoken 104 It makes rye high 14 Bureau 60 Cause a 15 Fight site chuckle 105 Pigeon 16 Actress 61 Color English? Helgen63 It needs to 106 — Romeo berger be threaded 107 — cum 18 Perched on laude 66 Loud 19 Haggard 68 "•— the ram­ 108 Way over heroine parts . . yonder 23 Bind 69 Maestro 109 Soared 25 Czech river Georg 110 — Guevara 29 Houston or 70 In a stew 111 Rope fiber Ritter 71 Fire wood? 112 It should be 31 Contains square 72 It becomes 32 Auto 113 Enya's"— ewe? acronym 73 Lost Time" 33 Pound 115 Alias initials 74 Noncon­ 117 Mr. Ziegfeld sound formist 34 June 78 Change 118 Where goats for the honoree gambol better 35 Japanese 119 Pitches statesman 79 Rub out 120 Cpl.'s 36 Nil 80 Dread superior 37 It's tossed 82 TV's "— 121 Tear with sauce John" Salome s Stiirs Week of November 28 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't feel sheepish about looking to spend more time with that spe­ cial person during the upcoming holidays. Do it because it's the right thing to do. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never mind letting misun­ derstandings repair themselves. Consider speaking up while the healing process can beshorter and sweeter and leave fewer scars. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is easily awakened in the Geminian heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So go ahead and make those plans with that special someone. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the holi­ day season magic takes hold. It's a very special time for Cancers and Libras together. Enjoy. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Ifs a good time for you fabulous Felines to take pleasure in your special gift for, well, taking plea­ sure! Look for this holiday season to give you every reason to purr. VIRGO (August 23 to Septem­ ber 22) This is a good time to let others who are in your life get a little closer to you. YouH both find out what you've been missing for far too long. LIBRA (September 23 to Octo­ ber 22) Open up your eyesand see some welcome surprises you've missed or overlooked for too long. What you find can lead to other favorable changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to No­ vember 21) What you expect to be potentially troublesome might simply be especially challenging and well worth your efforts to check out. Good luck! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friendship might not seem as trustworthy as you'd like. OK Ask your ques­ tions, get your answers and settle the matter once and for all. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family situation moves into a new area because of (or, maybe, thanks to) some de­ cisions you might have felt you could not avoid making. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be cut­ ting it very close if you hope to make those holiday plan changes in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or family member to help. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Friends show how important you are to them. Keep these precious relationships thriving. They affect much that will happen to the fabulous Fish in the new year. BORN THIS WEEK Time spent at home alone nurtures your mystic self. Spending your time with others nurtures them. Happy 1 Birthday to Trey Blevins! St November 22nd! Parents are David & Julie Blevins. Grandparents are Lloyd & Letha Day, and Ed & Wanda Ward. Holiday Hours Monday-Saturday 9:30 am- 8:00 pm Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm I RAND Wal-Mart Shopping Center Wiikesboro. NC Errial: drak>ng@wlkes net www.thecJiarnondl-''in g.corn O 1 -336-667-2257 1-888-591-3174 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30 am-6 pm Member JA • SJ0 «NCJA 30 DAY SAM E-A.S-0ASH FINANCING ©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved. tylo/ik Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle 6 1 3 4 9 9 8 7 3 9 2 4 6 5 5 7 9 8 4 1 8 5 7 Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK: * * • • Moderate ** Challenging **• HOO BOY! ©2005 by King Features Syndesis, Inc. World r&Ms reserved. 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Suzuki QuadRunner© ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older Suzuki engineered the LT-Z400 for experienced rider; $8000.01 11.99% $18,000, current Zioo of on vnur Asn i ran i t 1-888-367 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER PAGE 9B 25, 2005 Crossword puzzle Across 1. Indian Tribe 3. Thanksgiving bird 4. first settlers Pilgrims from England sailed on the Mayflower landing on Ply mouth Rock, Down Massachusetts on December 11, 1620. Winter in the northern states can be especially cold and miserable and the Pilgrims were not adequately prepared for the harshness of 2. Pilgrim's ship 5. Indian helped Pilgrims the new land. Their food supply was to short and they had not built adequate housing to protect them from the cold. Sadly, the Pilgrim's lack of preparation lead to the deaths of over half the settlers that first w inter. The Pilgrims were fortunate in one way. They landed in an area where the Wampanoag Indians lived. An Indian named Squanto who was living with the Wampanoag Tribe and spoke English and wanted to help the Pilgrims. It was the sinu3|M tradition of the Wampanoag Indians to help newcomers in any way they could. Squanto T ojurnbj • 'C 3eoufduiB\\ found the Pilgrims in very poor condition and decided to stay with them for several months and teach them how to build proper houses, plant crops and hunt animals for -c J3«O0A(|Y' 'l BMOQ J SJ0J3> :SJ»MSD> food and protection from the cold, by the next fall, the Pilgrims were in a much better position to endure the upcoming winter. WORD SEARCH—Help the turkey find the words in the The Indians had a tradition of having thanksgiving feasts five times a year to give word search below. thanks for the previous harvest and season. The Pilgrims were so grateful to the Indians for helping them, they decided to have a thanksgiving feast of their own and invite all colony, feast, harvest Indians and their families. The celebration was held in November 1621. The large holiday, Indians, number of Indians who came to dinner overwhelmed the Pilgrims. The Indians hunted Mayflower, Pilgrims S*"I-HCRAK-AO-<N pumpkin, turkey, deer and turkey to provide enough food for everyone to eat. The celebration lasted three thanksgiving, days and w as a time of harmony and friendship between the newcomers and the Indians. The Pilgrims were truly thankful for their bountiful harvest and for all the help they had gotten from the Indians. Insert toothpicks and gumdrops halves into a medium potato to make the turkey's legs and feet. Draw and cut out a turkey head. Make a vertical cut in the potato, insert the head. Take a piece of construction paper and make it i nt6 a fan shape. Cut slits between the tail feathers and attach to the potato with toothpicks or Glue. Attach wings in the same manner. 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NC (Just off Ashe Park Road) Open Mon-Fn • 7am - 5pm 336-982-9821 8281 Boone, NC 262-3700 Ashe County Builders Supply "Complete Line of Building Supplies" 127 Beaver Creek School Road • West Jefferson 336-246-3367 ! �PAGE 10B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY NEWS Turkey Bowling is unique seasonal sport by Jim Thompson Editor If you haven't seen Turkey Bowling, you have missed a part of the American Thanks­ giving tradition. And if you haven't tried Turkey Bowl­ ing, then you have no clue as to how hard it is to play. Take 10 bowling pins. Forget the standard bowling ball, and substitute a frozen turkey of around 10 to 12 pounds. Then wrap the fro­ zen turkey heavily in duct tape (not heavily to make it round), find a flat, hard sur­ face and you are ready! The idea of the game is simple. Bowlers get three chances to knock down pins. Theoretically, it is possible to get 30 points—three throws, a strike each time. In prac­ tice, strikes are as rare as turkey's teeth. Turkey Bowling has been part of the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College's Thanksgiving season since 1999. "It's been a part of Ashe Center since then," said Scott Johnson, director of Student Activities, who came up from Wilkesboro with Student Government President Bran­ don Bess to help put on the competition. Over 20 students took part in the competition, with the top three finishers win­ ning cash prizes. Naturally, faculty and staff members as well as onlookers also tried their hands, but were not eli­ gible for the prizes. According to Sherry Thompson, counselor associ­ ate at Ashe Center, doubledigit scores have been rare in earlier Competitions. When the last turkey was flung, slide or tossed with a re­ sounding "thud," Matt Miller had finished first with a re­ cord 17 points. He had scored well on his first throw, spared then knocked down seven pins to win. Jack Neal and Mike Triplett tied for second Photo by Jim Thompson During the opening celebration for the new expansion of the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College, Student Government Association Vice President Becky Victoria made a presentation to Ashe County Librarian Jim McQueen. The items given by the college to the library included a VHS and a DVD copy of the 15th anniversary jam from MerleFest 2002 as well as a CD of the music from the jam and the Best of MerleFest 2003 CD. This will form part of the library's new collection of local music. Photo by Jim Thompson Who says frozen turkeys can't fly? Sarah Reash hurls one down the "lane" in Monday's Turkey Bowling at the Ashe Center of Wilkes Community College. with 10 points; Neal won a bowl-off to take clear second. Meanwhile, the turkey was put back in a heavy cooler, headed off for an evening of Cub Scout bowling. ||tt r WMW Jglf | fHf9? * V HP s i- -• rmM Photo by Jim Thompson During the same celebration last Friday, Becky Victoria also made a "fun" presentation to a person who has become a familiar face around the Ashe Center: Bob Photo by Jim Thompson And the winners were (left- Caudill. Caudill is the head of Magnolia Construction, which is the contractor for the expansion project. On behalf of the Center's students, she presented Bob Caudill with an appropriate balloon, with—who else?— right): Mike Triplett, third place; Jack Neal, second and Matt Miller (with turkey) first with a record-breaking "Bob the Builder" on it. score. 409 East 2nd Street West Jefferson N.C. 28694 ashecountymotors.com asheford@skybest.com 336-246-7183 ' Keep It Simple ^ One Price Fits nil! 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Auto, CD, PW, PL Auto, PW, PL, CD 2x4, Auto, CD $ 1 5 7 ;t M o n t h 2002 Saturn 1200 2005 Ford Cxplorer XLT 4x4,V6, CD, PW, PL and More! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 22 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2000-2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-11-25