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—TRANSYLVANIA Land of Waterfalls, Summer Camps, Verdant Forests, Brevard College, Brevard Music Center. THE TRANSYLVANIA TIMES A State And National Prize-Winning Home Town Newspaper Vol. 87 _ No. 49 SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT BREVARD. N. C. ZIP CODE *712 BREVARD, N. C., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1974 15c COPY PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY -TRANSYLVANIA Has Industry, Education, Tourism, Unsurpassed Recreation, Excellent Slops And Stores, And 20,000 Of The Finest People In The World. 14 PAGES TODAY Council On Aging Convenes The first meeting of the Land-Of-Sky Regional Council Advisory Committee on aging took place Thursday morning in the Mars Hill United Methodist Church in Mars Hill. The members of the ad visory committee were ap pointed by the county com missioners from Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties to serve in an advisory capacity to the local elected officials in regard to programs and the needs of persons sixty years of age and older in our four county area. Objectives of the Land-Of Sky Regional Council Ad visory Committee are to: 1) Serve as an advocate for older adults in Region B. 2> Define the needs of the older adults in the four-county area on an ongoing basis. 3) Establish priorities in determining the needs of the older adult community; 4) Assist in the development of strategies, programs and services to meet the needs of the older adult community; 5) Assist in the im plementation of service programs; 7) Communicate frequently with the Land-Of-Sky Regional Council membership and other local elected of ficials; 8) Serve as a liaison or communications link with other groups or individuals interested in the older adults in Region B. 9) Support the regional — See Council, Page 6 County Sales Tax Take: $39,637.53 Transylvania County cof fers were enriched by $39,637.53 from the one per cent local sales tax during October, the N. C. Department of Revenue has announced. At the same time the Department said that under the one per cent distribution on ad valorum taxes, the county would receive $93,889.44 for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 1974. This v amount is based on assessed valuation in the county. The City of Brevard will get $20,164.67, and Rosman’s share will be $419.99. The N. C. Revenue Dept, also reported the quar terly net income from the sales tax last week. Tran sylvania received $114,474.10 for the three-month period ending Sept. 30. Actual collections amounted to $115,472.94, but the cost of collection a came to 998.84. Lee Cline calls hogs as Extension Chairman Jerry Purser grins. Jeannette Austin did coax a few drops of milk from this cow. City, County Leaders Show Farming Skills (?) City and county officials and other leaders tried their hands at a few form chores Saturday afternoon and found their performance a little less than adequate before returning to their various desks and of fices. It was fun day during the observance of Farm-City Week in Transylvania County. County Extension Chairman Jerry Purser arranged the events to give the city slickers a taste of farm life. Mayor Charles Campbell showed up for the varied farm-style contests featured during the afternoon by far the best dressed for the occasion. His corn-cob pipe, denim overalls with real galluses, checkered shirt, and straw hat made a big hit with the 75 to 100 persons gathered on the playground between the middle and elementary schools. i Many looked at him several times before recognizing Hizzonner in the get up. Jeannette Austin was also dressed for the part—denims, checkered shirt, and straw hat—with an added touch: freckles, yet. Lee Cline, accustomed to calling his children, perhaps} showed that he could be a substitute for the city’s fire siren, as he bellowed to win the hog-calling contest. It was remarkable that no hogs showed up. N.C. Senator-Elect Cecil Hill, showing his upbringing, and acting City manager Opal Hahn—where did she grow up?—teamed together and won the corn-shucking contest by a mile. A few minutes later Mr. Hill was also declared official winner in the milking contest, although he was beaten by an interloper who infiltrated the contest—Jim Powell of Pole OPEN HOUSE — Hundreds cf Transylvania citizens took time Sunday afternoon to look at the eolorful, spacious new Rosman Elementary School which recently ' opened. School Boards Chairman Eugene Morris and Veteran Board Member Ed Matheson snipped a ribbon and the crowd, some of which is shown here registering, began to file in. Principal Mrs. Vera Taylor, and school’s teachers, county commissioners, and other officials took part in activities of the day. Miller Rd., west of Brevard. Powell brought an end to the contest by draining the cow. Dr. Robert A. Davis, president of Brevard College, and Judy Matthew, the petite secretary to the County Commissioners, showed everyone up in the corn shucking event. Then Commission Chair man Bill Ives won the corn shelling contest, if any significance can be attached to this feat. He bested Mayor Campbell, who rubbed two ears of corn together like a Boy Scout rubs sticks to starf a fire. Then in the stellar event of the day, Schools Superin tendent Dr. Harry Corbin showed real prowess at harnessing up a mule. Dr. Davis had drawn the dubious honor of performing this feat first, a position which put him at a severe disadvantage. It took some figuring for the educator to know what to put where and on which end of the long-eared animal. At. anjr rate, it took another educator to top him. Post Coes To Hocker Jimmie C. Hocker, ad ministrator of the Tran sylvania Community Hospital, had been appointed to the Emergency Medical Service Council of Western North Carolina, as a representative of Region B, according to Mayor Charles H. Campbell of Brevard, chairman of the Land-Of-Sky Regional Council. "I have met Mr. Hocker, and am impressed with his approach to his new duties and am sure he will be an asset'to the EMS Council and to the region,” the official said. Mr. Hocker came to the Transylvania Hospital last week to assume the post of administrator. Hurricane-Like Winds Strike Lake Toxaway Home Under Construction Demolished Freakish winds of almost hurricane force hit Lake Toxaway Thursday, tearing the roof from a vacation home under construction and creating waves which bat tered down two sea walls. “It was a freakish storm,” said R. D. Heinitsh, president of Lake Toxaway Develop ment Corp., “caused by a front coming through, the weather bureau people told me.” He estimated the winds at 65 miles an hour. “You couldn’t walk against it, or stand against it out on the dam." A worker on the house which was being built estimated the wind velocity at 100 miles an hour. The roof came apart duri.ig the noon hour when none of the construction personnel were on the job. The A-Frame type roof which was put together with bolts and with heavy nails separated and was blown to each side of the building. Mr. Heinitsh said the winds were steady. “They were not gusting as such freak winds usually are. This one was blowing strong all day long. That was really the funny part of it.” Power was knocked out in portions of the Lake Toxaway Oakland-Sapphire Area, Mrs. — See Wind Damage, Page 6 Editorial Feature Begins In today’s Tran sylvania Times, we are beginning a new cartoon feature, “Old Tran sylvania News,” which we are sure readers will enjoy. Earle Kersh, former art director of Life Magazine, and now a semi-retired citizen of Transylvania County, has been talking to our leading historians and is depicting important events in the county’s past with clever drawings for The Times. The first one, running today, goes back to the days when Tran sylvania was a wild nerness and buffalo made the first trails which were later widened for use by man. Turn to the editorial page for a look. It will be a regular feature on The Times’ editorial page. WIND DESTRUCTION — This nearly-completed home at Lake Toxaway was shattered in Thursday’s winds estimated from 65 to 100 miles an hour. That’s Toxaway Falls in upper right portion of picture. (Times Staff Photo) Ballots Are Mailed For ASCS Election The ballots for the election of community committeemen for the Agricultural Con servation and Stabilization Service have been mailed, it has been announced by Charles J. Bryson, county executive director. The ballots must be returned to the county ASCS office by Dec. 2, according by Mr. Bryson. Farmers who do not receive a ballot may ob tain one by visiting the ASCS office, Room 218, in the Bryant Building. Community committeemen, after election will convene in December to elect county committeemen. The ASCS is the agnecy which aids farmers finan cially with conservation practices such as planting trees, seeding pastures, and other moves to preserve farm land. It also is in charge of price support programs. Following is the slate of nominees for the 1975 officers: Boyd — Andrew Boggs, Randall Lankford, Arnold Wells, Arnold Williams. Max Wilson, and Sidney Wilson. Brevard — G. Carl Bryson, Eddie Carter, Clyde G. Jones, Edgar Meece, Jack Tabor, and Robert Young. Cathey’s Creek — Crawford Cat, Two Puppies Starved To Death A cat starved to death along with two of 13 puppies penned away from their mother on a farm off Crab Tree Rd. last week, Mrs. Ruth Hill, humanitarian for the Tran sylvania Humane Society has reported. The owner, Mrs. Hill said, had the puppies in a shed and closed the mother away from them, then locked a cat and a small Chihauhau in the farm home, and left, she said her investigation showed. Neighbors, realizing that there were animals on the farm and that there was no one around, finally went to the farm, and began feeding the tanimals left alive. The cat was found dead in the house, the Chihauhau in an emaciated condition, and two of the month-old puppies died from starvation, she said. A home was found for the little dog, “but we’re going to have 11 puppies for adoption real soon,” she said. “They’ll be bathed and given distemper shots, and will become fine pets.” The telephone number is 883-2577. Mrs. Hill, who went with Humane Society Investigator Harvey Smith to the farm, said that charges were being considered against the owner of the animals. Humane Investigator Harvey Smith holds Chihauhau dog, found emaciated after being without food for a week. Behind him is the brick house in which 13 puppies were locked away from their mother. Freeman, Tommy Hooper, Harold Paxton, Reid Plem mons, Clyde Sumrney, and L. C. Wison. Dunn’s Rock — James L. Cantrell, Quentin Cantrell, Arthur Gillespie, Lewis Gravley, Orville Mull, and Everette Norris. Eastatoe — EM. Collins, Charlie Gillespie, Sherrill Hubbard, Gertha Nicholson, Fields Powell, Calvin Raxter. Gloucester — Paul Aiken, Mervin Anders, Mary Jane McCall, Ralph Owen, and Tony Stamey. Hogback — Herbert Fisher, John L. Fisher, Eugene King Sr., J. Bert McCall, Gertha Shipman, and Willie Wilson. Little River — Harold Byers, Larry Davis, Earl Frady, Jones Garren, Edward Mackey, and Freeman Nicholson. 22 Traffic Deaths Forecast CHARLOTTE— The N.C. State Motor Club estimates that 22 persons will lose their lives in traffic accidents on North Carolina highways during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The traffic toll will be taken during a 102-hour period beginning at 6 p.m. Wed nesday, Nov. 27, and lasting until midnight Sunday, Dec. 1. Last year 29 persons died on Tar Heel highways during a similar period. “We continue to be en couraged by the lower fatality rate this year,” Paul B. Marion, president of the motor club said. “Deaths are down more than 340 from 1973, but we must still be alert.” Marion said that reduced speeds have played a major role in the improved safety record. “We urge drivers to maintain safe speeds at all times,” he remarked, “especially during heavy traffic and when visibility is limited. Most accidents occur at these times.” The motor club executive said he was hopeful that the state would record less than a thousand accidents this Thanksgiving. Last year there were 1,466 mishaps (hiring the holiday weekend, including 22 fatal accidents that claimed the 29 victims.
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