u The News Record SERVING THE PEOPLE OF MADISON COUNTY On thm Inside . . ? 700 Attend Clog, Blue Grass Festival . . See Page 2 PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE COUNTY SEAT AT MARSHALL, N.C. THURSDAY, April 5, 1979 15* Per Copy Democrats At Meet Back School Bonds " ? '? ocr ^BfiprtiUb, * Th. ? *3 old, are urged citizens throughout the county to support the bond issue and stated that all sections of the county should cooperate in the progress of other sections other than their individual section. William "Bill" Roberts spoke ^briefly about the need to have a new Marshall Walnut elementary school so the children could be "taken off the island as soon as possible." He told of the past floods and near-floods which have made it necessary to miss countless days of school when high waters "filled the island". Bert King, Asheville ar chitect, was present and told the audience of the condition of the Marshall school and indicated that the school which had been inspected by state officials, was in worse physical condition than some of the Buncombe schools which have been declared as unsafe. He said that no ar chitectural drawings have been made of the proposed Marshall-Walnut school but this would be done im mediately if the bond election is approved. Asked where the proposed school would be located, Edwards told of the several sites which had been explored but the exact site has not been officially made. Moore asked those present to raise their hands if they were in favor of and would support the school bond referendum. Practically everyone present raised their hand. A few didn't "vote" either way but no one raised their hand that they were opposed to the $2.5 million school bond referendum. The referendum is scheduled to be held on June 12. R.L. EDWARDS, superintendent, is shown discussing the $2.5 million school bond referendum at a meeting of county Democrats held last Thursday night in the courtroom here. Facing camera, left to right, Debbie Ponder, W.T. "Bill" Moore, Zeno Ponder, Edwards, and Bert King, ar chitect. Approximately 100 at tended the meeting. Those present overwhelmingly ex pressed their approval of the referendum which will be held June 12. (Photo by Jim Story) Clean-up In County Is Now In Progress Many communities are off and running in the April clean-up program sponsored by the eight organized communities in Madison County. A suggested schedule is offered for those who are not active in an organized community or all who might be responsible for calling together members of a community for getting a clean-updone: FIRST WEEK: Clean roadside and streams or whatever is the 'public area" or approach to your home. Prune shrubbery, or trim trees except except for early blooming pieces. Observe power lines and call the power company if any tree is near a power line. Replace any overgrown or misshapen shrubbery with new; trim or dispose of any grawtk that crowds or covers walkway or driveway, or in any way obstructs road for drivers. SECOND WEEK: Clean attic, basement, garage, barn, or whatever your storage areas are. Dispose of all items not needed in the near future. Be firm. Join community re-cycling with clear glass or old vehicles or farm implements that are worthless. Take down un sightly buildings and consider replacing and painting new storage areas. If you have not building for needed items, plan on area where they can be stacked or arranged together in neat order. THIRD WEEK: Make repairs to your home; repaint, or wash or add im Continued on Page 8 Jarriel, ABC Newsman, At Mars Hill Tuesday Tom Jarriel, one of American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) top newsmen, will speak at Mars Hill College April 10 at 8 p.m in! Jarriel, is sponsored by the caBege's Committee, to a native of LaGrange, G A , and began his tetevisioi station KPRC joined ABC's AtlanU tai 1MB an MPM i