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Thursday, May 5,1977
Mirror-Herald Living Today
Church Members Visit Colonial Williamsburg
Hlatoiic Colonial WUllamaburg,
the 18th Century c^>ltol of Virginia,
waa fascinating to the 88 young
people and adults from Kings
Mountain who spent last weekend on
a trip sponsored by three churches,
Central United Methodist, First
Presbyterian and Resurrection
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CHURCH GROUP IN Jeff Boggan and Jerome Cash, left
WnXIAMSBURO — Debbie Cash, to right, are photographed In front of
seated, and Jenniler Pmltt, Greg a statute of Captain John Smith,
Dixon, Stacy Rhea, Steve Boggan, Governor of Virginia In 1808.
Lutheran churches.
Departing from Kings Mountain
aboard the Presbyterian CSiurch bus
and the Central Methodist van, the
group arrived In Williamsburg at 3
a. m. Saturday and located the
Williamsburg United Methodist
Church, across campus of the
College of William and Mary, home
base for the weekend. They were
then directed to the youth building's
third floor, where they would sleep
for two nights.
A tired group returned to Kings
Mountain at 8 a. m. Monday,
delayed somewhat by some
mechanical problems and a severe
hailstorm, maintaining communica
tions throughout their trip with CB
radios.
In two days, the visitors had a ball.
First stop on Saturday was
historic Jamestown Island, the site
of the first permanent Bngllah-
speaklng settlement In this, the new
world. Here the group saw the only
standing ruin of the 17th century
Jamestown, the Old Church Tower
(1689), and the reconstructed brick
church of 1688. Here also were
statues of Capt John Smith and the
Indian Princess Pocahontas.
Next was a visit to Jamestown
Festival Park where the whole
Jamestown story was told In the Old
Woiid Heritage and New World
Achievement pavilions. The full-
scale replica of the "James Fort" of
1607 was a popular spot as were the
full-scale ships moored on the river
front.
All of Saturday afternoon was
spent touring the many fascinating
buildings, shops, and homes of
Colonial Williamsburg. Many from
the group enjoyed lunch at the
famous Kings Arms Tavern. The
Governor's Palace, The Capitol, the
Bruton Parish Church, The
Photos tjy
Robert Boggan
Magazine, and the many craft shops
(Including the Gunsmith,
Blacksmith, Printer-Bookbinder,
Musical Instrument Maker, etc.)
made for a hurried and Interesting
afternoon. Following the evening
meal, the group toured the shops In
Merchant's Square.
The vehicles were loaded early
Sunday morning despite a heavy
rain. After a hearty breakfast, the
group was off to the Old Country,
Busch Gardens. Here the pageantry,
charm, and excitement of three Old
World hamlets (England, France
and Germany) provided great fun
for everyone. The nmny rides,
shows, shops, and the beautiful
countryside with freely roaming
wildlife brought the weekend to a
very fitting end.
The trip to WlUlamsburg was the
second joint venture by these same
three churches. The first outing was
askl trip to Beech Mountain, Jan. 16.
The next cooperative event will be a
big family day at Crawford Lakd
Park on Sunday, May 16. After
church on that day, families will
enjoy a pl jnlc lunch. The afternoon
will be filled with games of firlendly
competltlan between the churches,
and a troabv will be awarded.
Lib'
Stewart
Study Completed
SeconH graders at North School
have culminated their study of
Japan by creating beautiful kimonos
of vari-colored crepe paper and the
youngsters In Mrs. Adams' class
modeled the spring fashions to the
delight of parents and classmates
Friday.
With a little bit of Imagination and
from reading about Japanese styles,
the seven-year-olds eiriilblted their
own creativity In the garments.
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COMING8 AND GOINGS
Arlene (Mrs. Jackie) Rarrett and
I have returned from Wilmington
where we attended the 80th annual
Azalea Festival where I represented
the state American Legion Auxiliary
In the festival parade and other
activities which featured the ap
pearances at Tom Netherton and
Norma Zimmer of the Lawrence
Welk Show, Miss America, Miss
North Carolina and other beauty
queens, Francesca Jamos (Kitty
Tyler of ABC's "All Of My
CSilldren") and Peter White of "All
My Children," and others Including
Charlotte Stewart of "Uttle House
On The Prairie." Miss James was
crowned Queen Azalea during the
festivities.
We were guests of Carl and
Juanita Falls and their family,
former residents, and Juanita gave
us a new cookbook featuring
seafoods and other yummy dishes
from the coastal areas which we will
share with readers In cooking
columns In the Mirror-Herald.
By this date next month I will have
attended 36 district auxiliary
meetings from Manteo In Eastern
North Csrollnae to Sylva In the
mountains of Western North
C:!arollna.
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CAPITOL BUILDING - The
capital building of Williamsburg,
Va., stands bi a picturesque setting.
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SHIPS AHOT - Steve Boggan, left, and Maift Dixon brought setdera to Jamestown,
stand aboard replica of one of the first ah^ whlob
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Two unidentified ladles are plotnrad
walking from the building.
FUN AT STOCKADE — Area yowg people froUc In
one of the stockades In colonial Jamestown which they
vhlted In Virginia. Standing Is Marty Clemmer. I
Jennifer Pruitt, left, and Stacy Rhea.