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, U3RMW. , hvdison County Library hershell? n ; C. 287S3 Volume 74, Number 37. KM I Ramsey Named Acting Dean At WCU Harry E. Ramsey, a Madison County native whose career has been devoted to the improvement of social ser vices and health care in Western North Carolina, has again been named to a top administrative position at Western Carolina University. His appointment as acting dean of the School of Health Sciences and Services has been announced by Dr. H. F. Robinson, WCU chancellor. In making the appointment, a Dr. Robinson sa university is "extreme fortunate to have a man Mr. Ramsey's experience and qualifications" to take over leadership of the school. The School provides degree programs in medical record administration and medical technology, is responsible for operation of infirmary ser: vices on the campus, and directs health service clinics in speech and hearing and developmental evaluation for the seven southwestern counties of the state. Ramsey, the son of Mrs. Cora Ramsey of Marshall and the late Mr. Jeter Ramsey, just last fall was named special assistant to the chancellor for WCU programs in Asheville. That program has experienced an increase in students of approximately 23 per cent in the year since his appointment. He will continue to direct the Asheville program and maintain an office on the UNC-A campus where the WCU faculty teaches the WCU courses evenings and Saturdays. Some 1,100 students now are enrolled there in the WClJ-Aahevllle : program. ' In assuming leadership of the School of Health Sciences and Services Ramsey will be directing the university's newest school and one in which he played a major founding role. Ramsey's own background of preparation and experience has been in the fields of social work and mental health. He was graduated with high honors from Western Carolina University in 1959 with a Justice Reshaped By 'Brother Rate' The Madison County courthouse soon will have a new sUtue of Justice adorning its roof, replacing a similar ornament which fell to the ground and crushed last March. A life-size replica of the blindfolded lady in roman toga, holding scales in one hand and broadsword in the other, was completed this week by the Madison County sculptor who goes by the professional name of Brother Rat. Also known as W. C. Stan ton, the sculptor used sculpting material new to him, fiberglass, in this creation commissioned by the Madison County Board of Com missiOQen. "It turned out surprisingly welC he said of the statue put together at bit home workshop at Shadywood, oa Barnard Read near Walnut. After CtUiaft the flberglaM and aqme helpful tips on nsing the material from a supplier in Swannanoa, Stanton said, be atwpe4 the statue Drat from hardware doth, made bands aad fact of plaster, and covered the body with coats of Oberrlass acreral coats of paint added. ' . A native of Msatrtmsetts who has Hvod at times in Canada and Mexico, Stanton came to Western North Carolina U years age and hat , lived at Walnut for the past even year. - He Is a graphic artist who haa sculpted in wood and plastic and the Jamea Cook . vhe explored the Sandwich fl'&iias) Islands was his ftt jrrt encle. V r "-w i-foot-T te'r " wt 'jor.'y 73 p, t r red atop re Cf ' c:mi prcUVy r " v x,. V 1 n "f . -.. e of 1 4 rrw mm HARRY RAMSEY bachelor of science degree in education. He was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health Scholarship for his post graduate work and earned the master of social work degree at Florida State University, an institution with one of the highly-regarded social work programs in the country. After leaving Florida State, Ramsey was a conical social worker with the Veterans Administration. He joined the WCU faculty in 1964 and one of his first assignments was to lead the establishment of the university's undergraduate program in social work. After the program was established, Ramsey was named as its first director. The program earlier this year won national ac creditation. The Western North Carolina native has been one of the WCU faculty's most active members in extension work and teaching. He has established' off-can.pua relationships between the social work program and county and state social welfare agencies, leading to an active internship program for WCU students. When the university began plans for a school of health sciences, it again turned to Ramsey for leadership. He served as chairman of the study committee whose work led to establishment of the present school. He then was The original Justice, made of rolled lead and zinc, lasted from the time the courthouse TNT - H f V,i! named by former WCU President Alex S. Pow as administrative director of the school during its first year and developed proposals which led to a five-year federal allied health development grant to support the new program. In September 1974, Dr. Robinson named Ramsey as his special assistant to direct Western Carolina programs in Asheville and to serve as the university's liaison officer in cooperative programs with the University of North Carolina at Asheville. The Madison County native has served the university in numerous other capacities and recently also was named WCU administrative representative for the supervising coordination of clinical services at WCU with state agencies supporting the clinics jointly with WCU. Ramsey has served as chairman of the university's long-range planning com mittee, as a member of the Joint Commission on Allied Health Education of the (former) North Carolina Board of Higher Education, and has served as a program consultant to the Asheville Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. He has held major campus offices and committee assignments and two years ago was vice-chairman of the Faculty - Administration Senate, the highest faculty office on the campus. Nurse Screening Clinics Now In County Madison County Health Department has extended its services to include outreach nurse screening clinics along with the immunization clinics held at Mars Hill and Hot Springs. Services available at nurse screening clinics in clude counseling and an examination by the public health nurse, screening tests to detect physical defects and referral to a physician if in dicated. Infants and children was erected in 1907 until tumbled on a windy day last spring. -seanaiBnBsnnujjBjB 1 t iWl DEDICATION AT SLEEPY VALLEY More than 70 persons were present last Sunday at dedication services of the Sleepy Valley Community Center. The Center was completed months ago but several improvements have been made. The building was constructed largely with free labor by Sleepy Valley men and women, a Federal grant, contributions, and projects. Total cost of building was $15,000. Sleepy Valley community has won second place in overall Candidates File For Municipal Elections Last Friday noon was the deadline for candidates to file for mayor and aldermen in to age 21 are eligible for the clinic and are seen by ap pointment. Immunization clinic ser vices include immunizations for diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, measles, rubella and mumps. Diabetic screening and tuberculin testing are also available. These services are provided without charge to anyone requesting them. No ap pointment is necessary. Outreach immunization and nurse screening clinics are held in the Town Hall in Mars Hill each Thursday afternoon April through September and on the first Thursday of each month October through March. In Hot Springs, they are held in the old drugstore building over the day care center each Monday afternoon April through September and on the second Monday of each month October through March. Bob Terrell To Be In Burnsville Bob Terrell, well known columnist with the Asheville Citizen Times will be at the Yancey County Country Store la Burnsville, N C. on Saturday, Oct Uth from 1 to 4 to Autograph his new book "Holy Land" A Journey Into Time. It has been called one of the truly great books of 197S. He will also autograph his 1974 book 'Tun Is Where Yoa Find It", which is humorous collection from S years of column writing In the Asheville Citizen Times. The . Judging for the Vegetable Growing Contest was held Saturday, at II am. at the Yancey County Country Store, sponsored by the Conntry- Store and the Agricultural department. The eoniest will be held again next October with prizes for 11 categories, including the longest ear of earn, heaviest ;srjuwer, mc Contestants tram the entire area wffl be welcome. The Yadcty Chanty Country Store has added something new t it's vw.4 activities. Alorg with tVsr "Croond to ordsr" Pesnot BuTer, nothing ' 1 C; " f ord" ' tn si t . f r '"V-y p, -0 r ' ' "r l- J-. 1 1: .'-.s issvUfcje r ? or , Marshall, Mars Hill and Hot Springs for the municipal elections to be held November 4, 1975. Below are the candidates: MARSHALL For mayor (two years) Lawrence Ponder and George Pen land. For Aldermert'il three for two years) Roy O. Wild, in cumbent; James R. Penland, incumbent; Charles "Ham" Crowe, incumbent; Donald J. Ramsey, G. W. Brown, Paul Worley, T. F. Sams, Mrs I-ouise McDevitt Sprinkle. MARS HILL For mayor (two years) William P. Powell, in 4-II Leaders Have Faith In Young People For more than 40 Madison County residents, the key to staying young is involvement with youth They are volun teer leaders assisting with the Madison County 4-H program. These volunteer leaders, according to Dale Everett, Madison 4-H agent, are revealing their faith in today's young people. They share s common interest - seeing boys and girls advance through the opportunities avilabie in 4-H. Dale Everett says boys and girls between 9 and 19 may be 4-H members. Those who are over It may join 4-H as Therapist To Work In County Schools Mr. R L. Edwards has announced that a Speech and Hearing Therapist has been employed to work in the Madison County Public Schools. She it Mrs. Cheryl Schram. Mrs. Schram is a native of Keene, Texas, but she, received her education at the Pacific Union College,, Angwta California. Mrs. Schram'k husband Wes Schram, a self-employed Baitdlng Contractor. His major work Is the building of 1 Gixdger's Flower Shop Now Open Marshall's newest firm ii ' Cadger's Flower Shop which i is located to the Mountain Acres re Building oa the Marshall by-pass. I Mr. Troy (U'isn) Gndger i it the owner t-J garner and her j dsc f. Bethann Cadger 1. c r i is ber assistant and J -' . I, y-tc1 fc: -S ! It ; a-mkfd Bren't F in the- has; r,r for' ? la community development for the past two years. Mrs. Marie Osteen, president of the Community Club, presided at the dedication. Calvin Chandler, director of Asheville Veterans' Administration Hospital, and a native of Madison County, was featured speaker. Special music and refreshments were enjoyed. Shown standing in front of building are several leaders. cumbent; Frederick An derson. For Aldermen ( three for two years) Douglas G. Randolph, incumbent; Arthur E. Wood, incumbent; Carl Eller, in cumbent; Freddy Holtkamp, Ralph M. Lee. HOT SPRINGS For mayor (two years) Joe R. Henderson, incumbent (unopposed) For Aldermen ( three for two years) Ernest Gene Autry, incumbent; Harold Anderson, incumbent; George K. "Red" Ramsey, Leroy Johnson, Claude Moore, Tony Gamble, Jerry Ramsey. volunteer leaders. Leaders are needed more than ever before, the agent points out, to serve as volunteer leaders, teach subject matter and skills, talk with youngsters about personal problems, accompany youngsters on trips and provide tran sportation. Anyone wanting to know more about the 4-H program here in Madison County should contact the 4-H agents at 649 2411 or visit the Agricultural Extension Service in Roberts Building in Marshall. hospitals, churches, and condominiums. Mr. and Mrs. Schram are presently living in Candler, but they plan to move to Madison Coup' in the near future. Last year a school survey of children with speech defects was conducted in Madison County. Approximately 150 such children were identified thereby establishing a need for a speech therapist Mrs. Schram will begin her duties on October (. On By Pass Weavtr?iUa Newbridge Florist aad Poor's Flows , ' Center in Asheville. Mrs. ; Harwood waa formerly with Newbridge - Florist , la AsheviUe where the waaf ' designer. ' ' :' "We are looking forward to 'serving the people of this area ' with "quality floweri of distinction for all occasions",, Mrs. Gudger stated. "We cordialty invi'e yoa to visit our estatU Nwrt on V fey-pass", she said. . Program For Aging Are Radio Topic The Madison County Department of Social Ser vices' program for the aged and its meal program will be the subject of a radio program on station WMMH at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. Bob Selwayn of Madison's Social Services Department and Geneva Ramsey, site director at the meal program at the Baptist Church, will discuss the aging, the Social Services Dept., and the meal program, which is conducted by the Land of Sky Regional Council. Flea Market The women of the Calvary Baptist Church will sponsor a flea market, Saturday at the old Church building on Baily Street above the Mars Hill elementary school. Proceeds will be used to complete the picnic area and the work around the church. Those wishing to contribute may contact Mrs. David Stanton, Telephone number 689-4819 or Mrs. Hubert Rich 689-3626. Come for some useful items and good buys. Time : 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Revival Revival will be held October 8-12 at Carmen Church of God. Rev. Leonard Norris from Kentucky will be the evangelist. Services will begin at 7: JO p.m. There will also be an all day memorial Service Sunday Oct. 1J to honor the elders. The young people will prepare a fellowship dinner for them. Wentford Shelton, pastor, says everyone is welcome to attend these services. Walk-A'Thon The walk-a-thon to raise money for band uniforms for Madison High School, spon sored by Beta Omega Chapter of ESA was highly successful. One hondred and six walkert left the Island at :M Satur day. Sept . Among those completing the walk were several interested adults with others assisting with refresh ments and safety precautions. A party for those par ticipating in the walk and' collecting a minimum of IS was held at the high school the following Saturdays Beta Omega would like to clearify that this party was only for those whs had walked and collected at least $S. Each person eV, Me to attend had the erportr.;ty to invite one guest prior to the rr"y. V, e mrret s-y r -" - ' - - V il r v r ' V pr.y, a ' T e r" ' - 4-H'ers Celebrate Week With Exhibits And Festival Madison County 4-H'ers and leaders will observe National 4-H Week Saturday, October 11, with special exhibits and a festival at the Marshall Shopping Center. The public is invited to view the work of Madison County 4-H'ers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday Ribbons will be awarded to 4-H'ers who exhibit out standing work. Bazaar items will be on sale in addition to the exhibit items "This is the first open display of 4-H work in Madison County in many years," says Dale Even ., Asst. Extension Agent. She encourages the public to at tend this event. 4-H programs are conducted Dedrich Brown Home Damaged By Fire Sunday The two-story home of Mi and Mrs. Dedrick Brown at Barnard was considerably damaged by fire late Sunday afternoon. When Marshall firemen arrived at the scene about 6 : 30 o'clock, the fire was being held in check by neighbors and friends who kept the blazes from spreading throughout the house. With the aid of firemen and other volunteers, Southers Forums The Southern Appalachia Forums, sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Committee and the Continuing Education Division of Mars Hill College, will be offered beginning Oct. 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the laurel School Lunchroom. These will con tinue each Monday night for a period of six weeks, with a different speaker and topic at Title III Project At Laurel School Laurel School has been awarded an adapter grant in "Account ability in Primary Reading Education" for the 1975-74 school year. For this project. Laurel School has elected to assume total ac count - ability for achievement of specific objectives. In dividual needs of the children in Kindergarten - third grade will be identified through initial testing and a continual monitoring system with joint planning by classroom teachers and laboratory personnel will result in a prescriptive program for each individual child. The following school per sonnel will be involved in the project: Principal - Vernon J. For Uniforms Success fzzl will be presented to the high . - : . in 3,150 counties of the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Eighty-two countries have youth programs similar to 4 H, with an enrollment of approximately 5 million. As the 4-H program con tinues to progress, it will be meeting the challenges of tomorrow with the same enterprising spirit that has built the 4-H program to its present level of success ... currently fulfilling the needs and aspirations of 7.2 million youth in citizenship, leader ship and community service activities the fire was extinguished but not before considerable damage was done in the living room, kitchen and attic. Three rooms on the first floor were not damaged, it was ated il was surmised that old wiring might have started the blaze. There were no injuries reported Appalachia At Laurel each one. We urge everyone In the Laurel area and other areas to take advantage of these very interesting and educational forums, and to become acquainted with a part of the faculty at Mart HiB College. Persons that are continuing their education will be given credit for attending. Please plan to attend. Ponder; Project Director -Barbara Ray; Teachers -Joyce Thomas, Lena Thomas, Glennis Ray, Elmer Chandler, and Roger Haynie; Teachers Aides - Katby Johneoa, Uvenia Cantrell, Ada Jean Qhaltnn Fronts flimtor Allh Wallin All personnel involved in the program, adapted from the Burlington School project, have been involved in an extensive staff development program during the past summer. In-service trakSBg will be provided throughout the school year. On September 30, personnel from)' tfcsr Burlington City School cant ducted a workshop for Or teschers at Laurel 8cbaoL school officials next
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