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The News - Record (<m SERVING THE PEOPLE OF MADISON COUNTY 751ti Year No. 47 PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE COUNTY SEAT AT MARSHALL, N.C. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1976 15' Per Copy Blamed For Death Of 2 Calves In Big Pine 1 ?5 Residents of Big Pine are concerned about a wild panther which has killed two calves within the past two weeks on the premises of Harice Caldwell. 1 Mrs. Caldwell, mother of Harice, told of the death of the two calves, commenting that large tracks, similar to a panther's, had been seen near the barn and that the panther had been heard distinctly "screaming" before attacking the calves. She also said that prior to an attack, the panther would stifle the area with a horrible odor, similar to that of a skunk. She said the first calf which was devoured by the panther weighed about 350 pounds and the second calf killed was slightly smaller. She said the panther was seen last Tuesday night but disappeared before anyone could get a gun. Mrs. Caldwell said two men % from the Wildlife Commission stationed in Waynesville were called, and they investigated the incident. She also stated that a dog and four calves were killed similarly about a year ago on the farm of Alan and Jerry Payne, also of the Big Pine area. Mrs. Caldwell commented that they were not putting their calves in the barn at night, hopeful that the panther couldn't get to them. $ I County Gets $1,112 For Forests Madison County recently received $1,112.53 from National Forests in North Carolina receipts. The payment represents 25 per cent of the National Forest receipts for July 1-Sept. 30. Madison currently has 47,800 acres in the Pisgah National Forest. Payments are usually made once annually after the end of the fiscal year. Fiscal year ending dates were changed from June 30 to Sept. 30 this year and the current payment reflects the three months transition between the two dates. A sharp rwhrtgrn in timber sale recei^fs has made payments lower, even for a three-month period. The lower timber sale receipts are a result of the timber sate ban that became effective because of court decisions affecting timber cutting. However, the National Forest Management Act provides for the resump tion of timber sales. Sate of timber has begun on a limited basis and is expected to in crease after Jan. 1. Hundreds Attend 13th Pageant Hundreds of persons at tended the 13th Marshall Christinas Pageant here last Friday and Saturday night depite damp and rainy weather on Saturday night. Visitors enjoying the pageant came from many states including Missouri, Tennessee, Michigan, In diana, South Carolina, Florida and Maryland. This year's presentation, under the direction of Miss Deborah Compter, was ter med by many as the "best yet." Numerous im provements including a larger cast, more musical numbers, singers and instruments, better sound system, and Improved scenery added to the presentation. Drawing extra praise were the musicians. The music was Wider the direction of Charles Huey, and Mrs. Linda Russell was pianist. Violinists were Wendy, Susan and Robert McGee and Margaret Scott. Soloists included Sandra {tossy, soprano. Leg; Scott, soprano, Both rortunc, alto Mark teiwr ^ Jo^t BILL ROBERTS, president of Madison County Farm Bureau, receives a special award from , John Sledge, president of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation at its annual meeting in Greensboro last week. The award was presented in recognition of outstanding production by Farm Bureau in surance agents in the county in a statewide contest in which agents had an opportunity to win ..tiis ;? honor for their county presidents who serve on a voluntary basis. Shown in the picture (from left) are Sledge, Roberts, Lucille McDevitt, agent; and Jackie Ball, agency manager. Retirees Can Earn More rcv\iiK uiiucr a tan worn and earn more and still get their social security benefits starting in January, according to Tim Vrana, social securtiy field representative in Asheville, N. C. In 1977 people can earn as much as $3,000 and get their full social security retirement or survivors benefit, Vrana said. The yearly earnings limit for 1976 was $2,760. The increase keeps the amount in line with increases in general average wages. For earnings over $3,000 in 1977, social security benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 earning. But no matter how much people earn for the year, Vrana said, they can get their full social security benefit for any month in which they neither earn over $250 nor do substantial work in their own business. The 1976 monthly earnings limit was $230. Different rules apply to disabled people who are getting social security disability benefits. And people 72 and over will continue to get < their full social security i benefits regardless of ear- ! rungs, Vrana noted. People who earn over $2,760 and get benefits in 1976 must send a report on 1976 earnings c to social security by April, 15, 1977. r r The social security tax rate s remains the same in 1977 ? e 5.85 percent of covered wages L paid by employee and em ployers; 7.9 percent of covered self-employed in- $ come. r s The earnings and con- n tri but ions base ? the amount s on which social security a contributions are made ? will n be the first $16,500 of covered V earnings for the year, starting n January. The 1976 base was (15,300. Since benefit amounts are ?sed on average earnings overed by social security, the ncrease in the wage base neans that while some people nay pay more in social ecurity taxes, they will be ntitled to higher payments ater. Social security pays over 6.2 billion a month in etirement, disability, and urvivors benefits to over 32 lilnon people. The Social ecurity Administration is an gency of the U. S. Depart lent of Health, Education and /elfare. Starling In January, And Still Qualify For Social Security Benefits December District Court Opens Today The December term of district court for the trial of criminal cases will start this (Thursday) morning here with Judge Robert H. Lacey presiding Clyde If Roberts and James T. Rusher will he the prosecutors The term will be a non-jury THE 96"xl08" bicentennial log cabin quilt, shown above, made by the ladies of the Forks of Ivy community organization, was woe by ? Mrs Mary Davidmn of Route l, Mars (fill, last week. Proceeds from the sale will be used for the community development I7 p ? ? *?????? .. ? ? ?.:,-.A?? V? ? I : For Rural Housing FHA Guarantees Commercial Loans The Farmers Home Ad ministration has begun a program through which it will guarantee rural housing loans made by commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other private lenders, Douglas E. Taylor, FmHA county supervisor for Madison County, announces. FmHA, the rural credit agency of the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture (USDA), will guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest of these loans. Guaranteed housing loans will be available for moderate income borrowers who cannot get housing mortgage credit without a guarantee. Ap plicants who cannot qualify for guaranteed loans may apply for loans made by FipHA. At present, the USDA agency will offer, loan guarantees only under its single family housing loan program. FmHA will continue to make single family housing loans with its own funds. It *iil also continueto make but not guarantee loans for rural rental housing, farm labor housing, housing site development, and other purposes. Single family housing loans are made in open country, towns of up to 10,000 population, and certain designated towns of between 10,000 and 20,000 population. They finance modest but adequate housing and related facilities, Taylor explains. Loans may be used to buy, build, improve, repair, or rehabilitate houses and related facilities, and to provide adequate water and waste disposal systems. Guaranteed loans will be made only to applicants with moderate income, defined by FmHA as adjusted gross income of less than 915,600 per year for residents of North Carolina, and not eligible for FmHA subsidized rural housing loans. Low income applicants may be eligible for subsidized rural housing loans made by FmHA. Loans to be guaranteed are limited to 97 percent of the market value of homes and sites for the first $25,000 and 95 percent of the loan in excess of $25,000. The borrower must have equity from his own resources, in the form of cash or land for the down payment. notes Taylor. Housing financed by a guaranteed rural housing loan to a resident of North Carolina will be modest in design and cost. The maximum (Continued on Page 4) ASC Elects Committeemen The incumbent ASC County Committee met on Dec. 13 and tabulated the ballots cast by farmers in the community committee election. Farmers elected to the seven ASC community committees for the year 1977 in the respective order of chairman, vice-chairman, member, first alternate, and second alter nate are as follows: Com munity A-l: Ralph Baker, Leonard Baker, Everette Rice, Charles Eatmon, and Howard Riddle; B-2: Walter , Gosnell, Clarence Cutshall, Glen Hensley, Garland : Adams, and Joe Bullman; C-3: < Emory Robinson, Dewey Phillips, Doyle Cody, Manuel i Briscoe, and Doug Peek; D-4: i Levi Hunter, Wayne Eatmon, Warren Anders, Gerald i Young, and Paul Gillis; E-5: i Lon Sluder, Loy Buckner. Evin B. Payne, Hershel Roberts, , and Rex Bradbura, F-6: Bobby N. Clark, Vera W. Holt, Ruby Plemmons, L. O. Brooks, and Wallace Cook; G-7: Wayne Burnette, J. 0. Hall, Edward Hoyle, Carter Metcalf, and ClineShelton. The first three com mitteemen ? chairman, vice chairman, and member will attend as delegates to the County Convention to elect a member to fill vacancy on the County ASC Committee. This county convention will be held in the county ASCS office on Dec. JO at 10a.m. Commission Meeting Changed Mrs. Virginia Anderson, chairman of the Madison County Board of Com missioners, announced this week that the next meeting of the board would be on Jan. 10 instead of Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse. JOEY BRADY (11) soars high above Heritage defense for two points in the Patriots loss Friday night ^^-1?; ? ? I Continuing Education Mars Hill College Expands Offerings In Madison Mara Hill College's Con tinuing Education Program (CEP) will expand its course offerings in Madison County beginning in January. Twenty two courses will be offered in three major arena aa well as basic classes required for a degree. Started in 1*4, the CEP is a result of Mara Hill's re evaluation of Ha efforts to serve the region where It is located. "We have long used the gt^rs,sa; c*n return," coniSMfe^?d]^i^ Bentley. "The Continuing Education Program is one segment of our concept of the college's service to the n>rtlnn ?? region. The CEP was established primarily to serve the academic needs of adults to Western North Carolina, particularly to the counties mmedisteiy surrounding the collage. Courses from regular i-oiiege programs are offered, 1 the CEP isan Integral part student must have a high achool diploma or lta equivalent The CBP it currently offering courses leading to three degrees: the &.A. with majon in sjsnssn tary education and religion; the B S with majors in alMed health, twain?a ad miniatratien and office ad otsocial work (B.S.W.). In addition to I education course in Hot I Spring*, and eiaaaaa \m *1 ?L ? ,1-, iI ? UaaiAMi I Kufiiin, eaucauon, nisiory, social work, physical biotecT Mm HlE' The I dartee in Hot Spring* will b? bald 1 the Hot Sprlag* Mart HUljOaaaao will aaootat the college A Jaw of tJ|
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