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I P 'P I t 1 v ' :: Kcdison County Libre ry , . , :' - MersheXl, N C, 28?&3 . f TO , Volume 72 Number 36, Marshall, N. C. September 20, 1973 MIKE OSTEEN, Patriot halfback, is shown as he fumbles ball but recovers his fumble early in first quarter. Other Patriots shown include Kirk Mc Williams (74). Boyce Mayhew, (45), Jerry Cody (70). On ground at left is Charles Holt and behind Osteen is Michael Boone. The Patriots defeated North Buncombe 29-6. -V KIRK McWILLIAMS and tackle during game last I -vriv V"-v,-?.rfAA' 4 ? .. . Attention Mars Hill Voters in the town of Mars Hill will have two elections in which to participate on Tuesday, Nov. 6. In addition to the state-wide election which will involve l among other items i the question of legalizing hquor-by-the-drink.an election will be conducted the same day by the town's board of elections for the purpose of choosing a mayor and three aldermen Walter Smith, chairman of the municipal election board, announced last week that the polls will be open at Town Hall from 6 30a m. until 7.30p m as required by state law and that all registered voters will -be eligible to participate. The town's registration book is now open and will remain open from 9 a. m. until i p. m each day (except Saturdays and Sundays) through Mon day, Oct. 8, at the home of the registrar, Henry Clay Ed wards, 142 N Main St Residents of the town who have not already done so are urged to register. Any eligible voter may file as a candidate for the post of mayor or for one of the three Walk-A-Thon Here Saturday Is Successful The "Walk-A-Thon, spon sored by the Beta 'Omega dub, was highly successful last Saturday, it was an. : Bounced. S 7i waken left the bland oa : Saturday morning with a few waken Joining the group later. Many adults also par ; tidpated although onty a few ;' could be r considered -" takers." ... - - :, ' Proceeds will be used for the , purchase of High School band ; -uniforms, The results of the wal-a- ;"thon and the top ten winners 3 be announced in nert week's issue of this newspaper. ' another unidentified Patriot Friday night. alderman positions, Smith said Additional information and the proper forms on which to file may be obtained from Miss Helen Mays, office secretary' at Town Hall, or from Mr Smith The filing penodendsat noon on Friday. Oct 12. Under state law and regulations laid down by the State Board of Flections the Beautification Winners To Be Announced Winners of the Community Beautification Contest of the 1973 Western North Carolina Community Development Program will be announced at a luncheon meeting on Thursday. September 27 at 12 noon at Bailey's Cafeteria, Tunnel Road ShoppinR Center. Asheville. A total of 68 organized communities competed in the Beautification Contest this year and 1 county winners were Judged in area com petition last week. S leepy Valley represented Madison county in the judging. Purpose of the Beautification Contest, which is sponsored by the Western North Carolina Development Association and the Agricultural Extension Service, is to encourage communities to conduct organized clean-up programs and to recognize those doing the best Jobs. '.The presentation of swards on September 27 in the special community ' beautificatioa program will be, held In conjunction with a planning meeting of the area im provement program's steering committee representing "the-18 county area. All communities that were in the final Judging are urged to have representatives at the meeting. The steering committee, composed of memben from making a fine defensive Voters Mars Hill voting will be conducted as a non-partisan, simple plurality election, which (among other things) means that candidates will not be identified by their party affiliation. The present mayor is William Powell The in cumbent aldermen are B W Gngg. Carl Flier and Arthur Wood all 18 counties participating in the Community Development Program, will set up the schedule for area judging of the overall program later this fall and also make plans for the 1974 contest. First prize will be 1300 sponsored by A DO A Cor poration of Biltmore; second prize, $100, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Asheville; third prize, 8100, Ivey 'a of Asheville, and Moore-Robinson Associates of Asheville; and four honorable mention awards of ISO each sponsored by Gerber Products Company, Asheville Federal Savings k Loan Association, Ingle's Markets and Wachovia Bank L Trust Co., all of Asheville. Rocky Bluff To Close On : Next Monday ' District Ranger Bobby Brady said today that the Rocky Bluff Recreation Area would be clowd for ths winter on next Monday. ' . Brady would ako like to - take this opportunity to thank i all the oeoolt wht ased this area for thief help la keeping 1 it clean and for protecting the InrrfR'f-rTWfits. The area will be opened it . year on the first day of ApriL Patriots Clip Wings, 29-6; The "Big Blue" stuttered and staggered but they didn't falL The forty-three Patriots approached the field with two lines of anxious fans stretched from the goal posts to the homestand bench. There was an apparent anxiety generated throughout the local fans and players. The origin of this uneasiness was the fear that there might exist an overconfidence after reading the papers about the evening's foe. Across the field stood the winless Black Hawks of North Buncombe en tertaining the hopes of bringing their neighboring rival off its lofty perch. During the opening minutes, their hopes were enlarged and joined by the hopes of many Black Hawk fans. However, their efforts fell far short and the overpowering Patriots Pictures By Paul Keller r 1 ALLEN RICE (7) puts pressure on North Buncombe late in 4th quarter. The pass was incomplete. Employment Security Expands Services Here The Asheville Office of the North Carolina Employment Security Commission today announced an expansion of their services in Madison County, effective September County Boosters Club Meeting Here Tuesday Prospects for a county Boosters Club will be discussed next Tuesday night at the French Broad EMC lobby, it was announced today The meeting, scheduled for 7 30 o'clock, is of utmost importance for the future of athletics at the new con solidated high school and also for various projects for the elementary students. Fans from every section of the county are urged to attend Lions Down Catawba Ronnie Reeves had 11 carries for 101 yards racing and scored tws touchdowns to lead Mars Kin to a ZJ-11 win over Catawba in a Carolina's Conference football game Saturday. Reeves had his bad momenta, however. Oa the first kickoff of the cams, Reeves fumbled. seOnc up a Catawba field goal by Rick Toms which put the Indians ahead M. ; ' ''. V But not for long. Two series . later Danny Robinson dropped back oa the first play from UTifTmage snd fired a S7 yard pas to Ronnie Cspps . that turned into the Lions' first brought home their third victory in four outings. Their latest victim, the Black Hawks of North Buncombe, suffered a 29-6 defeat last Friday at Mars Hill College's beautiful Meares Stadium. The first period indeed resembled the beginning of a great rival when an record books and past performances can be forgotten and an upset is highly possible. North Buncombe received the opening kickoff and did not hesitate to show the Patriots that they had come to play. A very patient and conservative drive saw them march to the Madison 17-yard line and control the baD for almost eight minutes before relinquishing the ball on downs. This offensive show was dominated primarily with fine running by Randy Davis and John Yoder. The Black Hawk defense showed im mediate potential by refusing to allow the Patriots to move the ball. However, the ensuing punt was fumbled and the 20, 1973. For vears a representative of their Unemployment In surance Section has come to Marshall every Thursday to this initial meeting and if sufficient interest is shown, the countywide ekib will be organized. It was stated. Initial projects, fees and other phases of an active club will be discussed and perhaps officers elected. Nearby every county has a Boosters Club and such an organization is a "must" in order to carry out the athletic programs in the schools. Everyone is urgently invited to attend score.' Later in the first quarter, Ronnie Reeves took a pitch out and roiled around the left end and went al the way for an 15 yard touchdown. Reeves' other scire came on a one-, yard run. 'j Catawba did not let the Liens margin remain for long. With U:H remaining la the second quarter, Catawba's Don Davis tossed a 17-yard toachdowR to All. Franklin. Rick Tom's point after kick was good, leaving Mars HB with a 1S-11 haKtime lead. The letans' other points oar on Sua Curry's 44-yard .14 goal, .... v Black Hawks' Face Rams Friday recovery was made by Patriot Bobby Zink. This enabled the Patriots to take over the momentumand six plays later take the lead on a 1-yard burst by Mike Osteen. The con version run was also made by Mike Osteen and the first period ended with the Patriots leading 8-0. Only one play into the second quarter Tim Ramsey recovered a Black Hawk fumble. It took the Patriots only four plays and 1 minute and 53 seconds to take the ball 36 yards into the end zone. The drive was capped with a 12 yard end around play to Jimmy Roberts. The PAT was blocked and the score remained 14-0. Yet, the Patriots were not ready to take the victory home and only four minutes later added six more points on an end around play which saw Holden Webb sprint 18 yards eluding tacklers and strike paydirL The PAT by Bobby Zink split the uprights and the score was a comfortable 21-0. This quarterback Roger Kent handle unemployment claims. Now, with new industry and more Jobs coming into the county, an employment in terviewer and veterans' employment representative will also be available to offer full employment services to all applicants and employers. Any Job applicant may come to the second floor of the Madison County Public Library, in Marshall, on any Thursday between 9 and 11 a.m., review current Job openings in the area, and be referred to the job of his or her I r a . 't ' " , ' mm' ""V ' J if C2 CARTCN3 aavi drf jrtds cl dr rs'-te. v&htei at wver Jl.T: tre returned to Lackey's. Service CuUoa nesr Alexander last FrfcSay bctt.; --. TT e cigarettes were ttolea from the tuti a cf Ar-tist la. Foot streets were arrested by Hoi Springs police o,'."cers, as: ...ted by Use sherLTi ic r-artmrr.t. They are bow la jt'J la Buncombe Cc--y swsltf-g trial. The taects rre Gerald Nsulty. I Martha'.:: Uoyd T' ' r tt r. te S. Leicester; Lsrry CantreUof Anoooa, Ohio, and Michael it Cleveland, CM. comfort was somewhat erased when North Buncombe, aided by a penalty, managed to get their lone score of the evening. The scoring drive was highlighted by Randy Davis' breakaway run and was capped with a 1-yard John Yoder plunge. This score obviously lifted the hopes of the Black Hawks, yet, raised the confidence of the Patriot defense as they realized that it took North Buncombe 8 plays to drive the final 13 yards. There was only one other scoring threat in the first half. However, the Madison threat was turned back when Steve Kiser intercepted a Patriot pass on the North Buncombe 3-yard line. Thus, the first half ended with the Patriots leading 21-6. Yet, the coaches and players could not relax as they realized that their team had only one legitimate drive which had not originated from a turnover. Many thanks and congratulations should go to the North Buncombe Mar ching Band for their superb performance before the game and at haKtime. There were many favorable comments made which should not go un mentioned. We also owe many thanks to the Mars Hill College officials who have loaned us their fantastic facilities for our home games. Ha If time indicated that fans from both sides were enjoying these facilities as they momentarily caught their breath and anticipated a better second half. ,The Patriots received tie opening kickoff of the second half and put together their most convincing drive of the evening. On fine running by Mike Osteen, Jimmy Ramsey, Mike Thomas, and Carlton Freeman, the Patriots sustained a superbly coached and well executed drive which contained 12 plays and six minutes. The drive was climaxed with an option pass from Mike Osteen to Jimmy Roberts. The PAT was wide and the score remained 27-6. The Patriots threatened twice choice. Veterans may also receive information about their benefits or be referred to the proper agency. Employers wishing to list their job openings may do so at this time, or at the Asheville ESC office, 48 Grove Street, telephone 253-5601, any time. "This office has recognized the increasing need for full employment security service in Madison County and is happy to now be able to begin providing this service," said Charles N. Erwin, Office i before the game's end as they had one touchdown negated by a holding penalty. The other threat was ended with a fumble on North Buncombe's 6-yard line. Nevertheless, the defense managed to add two points when it trapped Bill Rothweiler in the end zone for a safety. This play was in dicative of the defense pursuit exhibited during the entire second half. The Patriot defense, led by linebacker Boyce Mayhew, allowed the Black Hawks only 18 total yards in a tremendous second half effort. Some unofficial individual statistics which show superb performance were as follows OFFENSIVE: Carlton Freeman, 9 rushes, 26 yards, Avg. 2.9 yds. per carry 1 pass reception, 18 yards. Mike Osteen, 13 rushes, 115 yards, Avg. 5.0 yds. per carry 1 pass reception, 12 yards. Jimmy Ramsey, 14 rushes. 58 yards, Avg 4 1 yds per carry Jimmy Roberts, 2 rushes, 18 yards, Avg. 9.0 yds. per carry 1 pass reception, 8 yards. Holden Webb, 3 rushes, 27 yards. Avg. 9.0 yds. per carry DEFENSIVE: Jimmy Ramsey, 4 individual tackles, 2 assists Jimmy Roberts, 2 individual tackles, 1 assist, 1 fumble reoov. Jerry Cody, 4 individual tackles 1 assist Alan Rice, 1 individual tackles, 2 assists Holden Webb, 2 individual tarklea 1 assists Booby Uitik, 1 itidividua. 1 fumble tackle, 2 assists, recov. Tim Ramsey, 1 individual tackle, 2 assists, 1 fumble recov. Boyce Mayhew, 7 individual tackles, 9 assists The Patriots' next en counter will undoubtedly be the toughest opponent faced thus far. This Friday, they host the Rams of T. C Robe rs on who now hold a 2-0 record Sports writers from the Asheville Citizen currently have this team rated as the best team in Western North Carolina. Other polls indicate that they're the number two team in the state. Our Patriots need and deserve y our support and encouragement. Be there and cheer your team to vic tory. Black Hawks . Patriots Firstdowns 9 12 Rushing yar dage 91 204 Passing yar dage 15 28 Return yardage 52 61 Passes 3-9-0 3-9-1 Punts 2-Zl Ml Fumbles lost 3 3 Yards penalized 53 42 Black Hawks 0 6 0 2 6 Patriots 8 13 6 2 -29 11 11 ' 1 " ' I Football On Island Saturday The undefeated Central Madison "Moonshiners" of Marshall will host the un defeated Little League Wildcats" of Mars Hill on the Island Saturday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 o'clock. The Mars Hill team, with Jake Gngg as head coach, defeated Weaverville in its first game and the Marshall team, coached by Max Ed monds and Doug Adams, defeated Barnardsville's Ijttle leaguers in the only nariR' played thus far. A large crowd is expected to see the younger gridders in action Saturday night. Landfill Bids Are Opened James T ldford, Chair man Madison County Board of Commissioners, announced this week that bids were opened on September 4 in the courthouse here for a metal constructed building for the sanitary landfull adjacent to the Long Branch Road and a 30 cubic yard compactor truck to be used for the collection of trash and garbage. Mr. Iedford said that the low bidder for the building is Mayhew Construction Co., Buncombe County. The bid was $26,742.00. Low bidder for the truck is Pioneer Ford, Inc., of Marshall. The bid was $32,165.72. . i Region B On Aging To Meet The second meeting of the Region B. Council on Aging Task Force will be held Friday, September 21, 1973 in Sky land Village Hall at 2 p.m. The Task Force is an ad visory group to the Region B. Council on Aging Staff and the Region B. Commission con cerning issues related to the older adults of Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. According to Mrs. Joan B. TutUe, Project Planner for the Region B Council on Aging, the agenda for the September meeting includes reports from the Region B Council on Aging and the local Councils on Aging in Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Countiues, The officers for the Task Force will also be elected at this time. Many areas of consideration will face the Task Force in the near future. An area of par ticular consideration at this time is the Title VII Federal Nutrition Program for the Elderly. Some other areas of concern are housing, tran sportation, information and publicity, recreation, legislation, helath services, and institutional care. Any citizen of Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in terested in the needs and solution of problems facing eur older adutta should coo tact their local Council on i Aging. ' ; Marshall Registration Books Open y Voter registration books for the Town of Martian for the November ft, 1J73 election arc open for registrations. Those wis'? to renter r-v do to thrwrh Oth-ber 8. V J attVCt) 12 frorag I."a. m. to 4 D p. m. on n' . r. ST! I O" ' r : . . r
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