Watauga Democrat ifir?i VALLEYS, MOUNTAINS, "oceans white with toam”—North highlands beaity, Land Week begin* Saturday and elite and Carolina has that rare claim of coastal, low country and mom- Individuals are snoouraged to go on the rampage against road tains within her state borders. And mountainous Watai«a County olds, streamslde and gutterllne Uttar in the oounty. (Staff pinto) rune nose to nose with other western N. C. eotndies tor scenic. County Residents Urged To Take Part In Spring Cleanup Regardless of whether they have affiliated with the couifor cleanup program under People for the Land, county resUeds are urged to take advantage of Land Week for a spring house cleaning throughout the county. litter will be the target of the May 16-23 program, ac cording to Keener Smathers and Rosalea Seyauer, who are co ordinating the week’s activities. ‘•We have trucks available," said Smathers, “If people will call 264-9162." Tte city has agreed to keep tbB Boone dump Dr. Snipes To Return To His ASU Class Room Dr. Thomas Snipes, chair man of the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University since 1966, has resigned from his post to re turn to full-time teaching in the department next fall. Snipes, and Ed. D. graduate of the University of Georgia, stated that his administrative duties had separated Mm from the college classroom and that he “wants to get back to the students again." Under Snipes direction, the department has grown from a staff of five faculty members In 1966 to 18 In 1970. Snipes also was Instrumental In the recent establishment of an M. A. in General Theoretical Psychology In Ms department. He has helped to develop graduate degree program In clinical psychology which has been submitted to the State Board of Higher Education tor approval. EB. THOMAS SMFES County Schools Out May 30th Wataicahi Ugh eehool ana atomaofeu? hOI go home Car laminar vacation U1 Saturday afternoon. May Mu Da Banralaraata tor gradu ating aaolora la being acbadulad tor StxxUy, March H with grartiuttor aaardaea aat tor Friday Ught, March M. Tha dataa are given by dead of Schoola, open until sundown Saturday to accommodate collections at Ut ter and trash. The cleanup campaign at the Mountaineer Rurttan Club be gan Monday and wUl culminate this Saturday with a wiener roast beginning at 7 on the grounds at the Cove Creek School. The Mountaineer Rurttana are urging all homes and businesses In the Cove Creek community to rid themselves at unulghBy ob jects this week and put on a new face for summer. The Town at Boone stUl will 'bo-operate with Individuals wishing to have attic and base ment refuse hauled off, but calls must be made to hall to arrange for trucks. It could not be confirmed by presstime whether People for the Land will be able to go ahead with a plan to give out pine seed lings. Smathers said Monday that the group wxdd have to ob tain refrigerated seedlings, which could Survive plnnHng this late in the spring. If it works out, pines for screening and general beaigl ficatlon w&l be distributed from a table located In Boone Satur day. Land Week siwporterg hope, said Smatbars, that many Indi vidual projects will be taken <V this coming week. He would appreciate having reports at such ventures as a measure at Improvements in the county. Last Thursday night, a meet ing at People tor the Land was County School Schedule Is Set Ha Board at Education, in special meeting Friday, ap proved the school schedule for the 1970-71 school year. Ha approved schedule isi Aug 17, teachers begin work; Aug. 19, registration day; Aug. a0, first school day; Sept. 25, NCEA meeting in Boone (schools will be closed); Nor. 26-27, Thanksgiving holidays; Dec. 19 Jan. 3,Christmas holidays; Apr, 9-12, Easter holidays; May 19, last school day; and May 21, last day for teachers. Also, the Board approved teacher contracts tor the year at the same meeting. bald with representatives of the following organizations and en dorsing the program; Perldns ville Baptist Church, Boone Jaycees, Grace Lutheran (Continued on page two) 10 Local Students To Act As Marshals Ten local studerts are among the S3 scholars chosen to serve as Junior marshals for gradua tion ceremonies at Appalachian State University. Some 1,097 seniors are scheduled to re ceive degrees at 10;30 a, m. June 2, in Varsity Gymnasium. Listed from Boone, also their Held at study; Margaret Blanton, special education; Walter Scott Booth m, econo mics and business; Barry M. Buxton, political science; James M. Deal JrM political science: and Linda Lee Dixon, home eco nomics. Also, Barbara E. Elicker, special education; John M. Payne, business and economics; Betty Louise Shull, Sugar G rove; Nancy Faye Stacy, physics; and Margaret A. Williams, elemen tary education. Academy Award Winner To Be Speaker At Honors Gathering Join Houseman, an Academy Award winning producer and one of the nation's oidstandJne theater critics, will address the faculty and students cf Appa lachian state University at 10 a, m. Wednesday during the annual Spring Honors Convoca tion, The event is scheduled each spring on the caropin to recognise the top 10 scholars in each of ASlFs four tmder graduate classes. Houseman, who will speak on "The Changing Place of the Theater in American Society," is the director at the drama division of the Jidlliard School at New York’s Linooln Center. He also serves ss a member of the Ford Fomdatlon’s panel' on New Television Program, ■ring. In Us lecture Houseman will touch upon the cuutiwerslal points of the avant-garde theater including nudity, oheocnlty and other phenomena and their re lation to the theater of the figure. The students efao mill receive academic awards at the con clusion of Houseman’s lecture bare grade point average* ranging from a perfect 4.0 to 3.65. They are aa follows i Seniors—Janet Marsh Austin at Woodland Drive, Boone; Jan. ice O. Crawford of Balsam Road, Hendersonville; Danny Rex Mil ler at Route lu, Lenoir; Mary C. Christopher of Melrose Drive, Shelly; Kathryn E. Briggs at Mars Hill, Ann Marie Sigmon at Route 3, Hickory; Lloyd E. Coffey of RoiSe 1, Lenoir; Ronnie Eric Howell of Route 3,Granlte Falls; Sylvia C. Miller at Warren vllle; and Betty Mae Hodges <* Rotge 3, Boone, Jiadors—Sandra Parkin Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla^ Angella Bath Epley of Park Lane, Charlotte, Dlame Ver ona King of First Avenue, factory; Janies Marvin Deal of Fine Street, Boone; Sonja Gaye Marsh of Fleetwood. Nancy Sue Bodenhamer of Wallace Circle, Boone; John Austin Johnson of Allen Mt, Drive, Hack Mourtaln; Frances B. McNeil of EUzabethton, Tern* Walters. Booth mot 11th Street, Hickory; and Michael W. Morgan of Route 2, Robbins. Sophomores—Karen F. Clarke of Mulberry Road, Char lotte; Janice Sue Frye of Route 4, Aaheboro; Betsy G. Ethe ridge of Woodiest; Barbara S. Halstead of Farris Avenue, Ugh Point. Cathy Lee Nichols of Edge dale Drive, Salisbury; Leroy Keith Clark of Route 1, Spring Lake; David Lynn Heavner of 3rd Street, Conover, and Bar (Continued on page two) o-n-ff-trTi-o-tt— Plans Yet To Be Finalized Y : - £. City Council Approves Heads Housing Agency Xit-iSr': No Opposition To Proposal Is Heard At Meet The Boone Town Board of Aldermen tentatively have established a homing authority with the Rev, Bob Yoiaig as chairman and the Rev. Roods Horton as vine chairman. Both are from Boone, Mayor Gordon Winkler says that council has not finaHmt Us plans and will have another meeting before taking more definite action. The Coundl convened apublle hearing last Thursday night to consider low-oost housing alter a petition bearing the signature of 25 Boone cttixens was (ab sented to them, A representative of Housing Incorporated, Mr. Robert Pad gett, explained the housing de velopments and displayed prints of projects now under construc tion InGastonia, Greensboro and other North Carolina cities. "These housing developments are created malnlytor the elder ly and low-lnoome groups and consist of up to live bedroom homes or efficiency apart ments," Budget! related. He went on to say that resi dents of the housing imttomwld pay 20 per cent of the rent while ■he Federal" Government con tributed the remaining 80 per cent. “It is UP to the Town Board to decide whether or not need tor sanitary dwellings tor the low Income and elderly are needed In Boone and If so to establish a competent housing authority to further Investigate the possibilities,1' commented Badgett. Mayor Winkler asked if the local taxpayers would suffer from the establishment of housing? Badgett replied that appropriations were made to this area by the federal govern ment and the taxpayers would be relieved of any burden, Badgett explained that he “represented a free private enterprise and that the town at Boone was not obligated to Housing Incorporated In any way**. He went on to say that he felt his company might have an advantage over other oom panles because at their In vestigative and overall Interest done In the Boone area. He further stated that “anyone can submit bids on the project," When asked If the development had to be within the city limits of Boone, Badgett replied that a 10 mile radius Is acceptable. According to Badgett the Housing Authority appointed by the alderman have complete charge of the project and may terminate theproject at any time they see fit. Asked if perhaps the con struction might not be done cheaper by local contractors, Badgett replied that any builder or contractor in the town of Boone or anywhere In North Carolina can bid on the project, along with his firm. He went on to say that should his firm be awarded the con (Continued on page two) 1970-71 OFFICERS at Watauga High School ware elected las 1^00-member student body voting, Reading from left are rising i Buz* Hags man, vice-president; Donna Wilson, secretary; and . Ledord Is their sponsor. Respectively, they are the son ani di Denton of Boone, Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Hagaman, the Rev. and Mrs. w. E, Fulmer. As president, Bobby says the group will back a before school lets out. In July, be and hto supporting officers sap shop at Mara Hill College. Bobby also edits the school newspaper, t last month as president of the Western District, NoittCSMta* It convened In Boone. (Staff photo) ; mefc with more then 800 ct the anion Bobby Denton, president; tone Fulmer, treasurer, Harlan ughters at Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Donald Wilson and Dr. and Mrs. snored dish supper for seniors act to attend a leadership aoifc ■e Foederhorn, and mas elected Stndant Cowell Congress, nban AES Summer School Aimed At Pre-Schooler* The June 15-July 31 summer school program at Appalachian Elementary School Is designed for all county pre-school chil dren who will enter first grade In August and for pupils now in grades one through eight. Registration begins May 11 Two readiness classes will be conducted for pre-school children. Enrollment will be limited to a total cf 40 pre school students and registra tion will be on a llrst-oome basis. For students in grades one through eight, enrichment and remedial courses will be of fered. Enrichment courses will Bill Hensley To Speak At SAHA Meeting BUI F. Hensley, veteral di rector of the Travel and Pro motion Division of the State Department of Conservation and Development, wUl address the Southern Appalachian Historical Association here Monday night, Hensley will address the group during their annual spring dinner meeting and will discuss tourism and entertainment In North Carolina, The group will also discuss plans for the 19th consecutive season of Horn In the West which opens June 26. The event Is scheduledforthe East Dining HaU of the Uni versity Cafeteria and will begin at 6p. m. provide the student with an op portunity tor more breadth an depth than can normally be covered during the academic year. Remedial course# will be ottered to students who need additional study In reading, arithmetic, spelling and writing, Tuition (or pre-school and band students will be $15. For all other students, each oourse will be $7.50 with a maximum charge at $15. No student may take more than two oourses; no refunds will be made alter summer school begins. While regular class at tendance is recommended, stu dents who wish to go on a short trip or vacation with parents, are tree to do so, A progress report will be sent to parents at the end of the summer school. Class size will average 15 pupils and all studeids registering for two classes will be able to participate In physi cal education at no additional cost. Pre-school children will be scheduled in class from 8:30 a, m. until 12:25 p. m. For children In grades one through eight, class periods will be scheduled from 8:30-9:45,9:50 11:05, and 11:10-12:25. Band classes will be one hour In length. Promotion will not be affect ed by attendance at summer school, as such decisions should be made at the end at the school year without reference to summer school attendance. The program offered this summer has been broadened in both the remedial and enrich ment areas. Also special ef forts have been made to Individualize instruction even Church ToObservel80thBirthday Th* Three Foils* Baptist Church of Boon* will caiahrata it* 180th anulsisrtary with a ■aria* of services beginning May 18 through Augsot 4. Th* history of tbs Three Forts* Baptist Church began whan North Carolina Baptists migrated to > Isolated mosrtaln region beyond the Hue Bldgs, In flat westward movement many Bap. thrt Floaters earns to what Is present day Watauga Cosaity. Sana at these pioneers fossa! • sew home hi the New Riser •action wtfle other* moved westward ii*o Tennessee and Kentucky. Governor Tryon was largely responsible for tbe exodus of Baptists from tbe Jersey Settle ment, Sandy Creek, and Ala mance sections of North Caro lina, 19s persecution of Baptists after tbe Battle of Alamance was tbe beginning of a Baptist devaloptnet* In otbsr areas. The Three Fork* Church, established November t, in 1790, was a result of tbs mlg ration of Baptists to the New River section of Wilkes County, now a part at Watauga County. The Three Forks Church was instrumental in establishing many new churches and it even tually became the mother at an erkire association of churches In the New River section. The church set up rigid stan dards at conduct for its mem bers and eypeeted them to live 141 to the standards. Church dis cipline was the one moral force that exerted a powerful influence on the Baptist people In the Three Forks Church and the oth er Baptist churches In the area. Three Forks Church has been fortunate In having Us first church books preserved lnthelr original copies. They are now very valuable and are sate for future generations. An anniversary revival will be conducted in the church May 18-25 with the Rev. Eugene Byrd as the evangelist. Tbs Trail way Quartet of Boone will make several appanages te the ear vices, A two-weeks Vacation Bible School program will have ma jor emphasis In the anniversary celebration Jime 1 through 12. Aug. 2 is anniversary day in tbs church program. Former pastors will bring messages from God’s Word all day and one service will be conducted in the open air on the original church site near SoUh Fork New River. The original church ml is das will be on display. ■nor* then In tbe put. The following remedial ooursea are available: Reading -Reading tor grailaa one through eight. TMa oourae la tor atudenta who need to Im prove In reading. Emphasis will be placed on phonics, word analysis and comprehension. Spelling and Writing—SpaUlng and writing wUl be cOared to those who need to Improve wrtU ten expression, hand wrltlnK and spelling. How to Study -How to study la a course tor ettber enrich ment or remedial work. Students in grades six through eight will receive Instruction In note taking, outlining, organizing material and developing good study habits. The following ooursea will be offered for enrichment. Art for studeits In grades five and she will Include work with pastels, charcoal, poster points, tree sketching and wire and paper sculpture. American Heritage for pupOs In grades five through eight is designed to extend the foun dation for American Heritage through the study at the lives cl great men and women who have made algntfteut contribu tion to tba American way at ({Continued on page two) 1U0 Are Needed To Spend Night At Court House WANTED: 100 people Sul lies with children, etcj to Un from supper Saturday rigid law tQ breakfast the mod morning In the basement of the Watauga Coiadgr Courthouee, Eat, apart tbs night, art again -all part of a mock-up at an actual afar raid planned tor May 23-1^ Join Trivette, director of Cfarfl Defease, tolls the Demo crat tbis neck that more than a doxen people participating to drU defense need training in an air raid attiafirm. Therefore, the moefc-rt to planned andwliadeera are need ed. Supper wOl begin rt 7 Stone toy rigid, Those irdnnatoil to turtbar lrtorinaticn are lmltod to call Trteette, stoose efBaa number to to the Boone dtreo lory mder Watauga Coarty,

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