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The news Record SERVING THE PEOPLE OF MADISON COUNTY On tl te inside . . . ? August rivals June as month of brides ...see page 3 today 77th Year, No. 35 PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE COUNTY SEAT AT MARSHALL. N.C. THURSDAY, August 31. 1978 15* Per Copy Football / Patriots Hope For Win At Rosman "I can't predict at this early ?tag* Just how oar boys will play this season nor how they will compare to the opponent*, but I believe they will be competitive, and I'm aure they will 'Jell' before the season is over," Madison High's new head football coach, Mike Cook, stated Just before practice Monday af ternoon. "The attitude and desire of the players has been pleasing during our practice sea* ton*, and I hope it will carry over when the muoa begins," the former Wake Forest gridder stated Cook is ably assisted by Stu Forster, offensive line coach and former University of Kansas player, and Ron McDsniel, a holdover from last year's coaching staff who is defensive line coach. Jack Brown, freshman coach, is assisted by David Thomas and Billy Britt. From all reports the number of boys in the younger ranks who are going out for football Is en couraging for future years. Just how the varsity will compete in actual game competition will be shown this Friday night when the Patriots travel to Roe man to open the season. Rosman, one of WNC's strongest Class A teams, is always tough, and hundreds of local fans are expected to travel to Rosman MADISON HIGH'S Varsity football coaches are shown on the practice field Monday. Left to right: Stu Forster, offensive line; head coach, Mike Cook; and Ron McDaniel, defensive line. The Patriots open the season on Friday night against Rosman at Rosman. ( Photo by Jim Story ) Friday night to see first hand what the Patriots can do. It ia assured that the Patriots will try to start the season with a victory after suffering through 34 winless games and only one tie for the past few seasons. The current roster of the Patriots lists only five seniors on the squad of 32 players Eleven juniors and 16 sophomores complete the squad. "This would point to a lot of inexperience but what the boys lack in experience it is hoped they can make up with effort, desire and execution," one of the coaches commented. Seniors listed include Holden Nix, quarterback; Dewayne Maxwell, guard; Eric English, running back; Mark Wood, back; and Mike Baldwin, 184- pound guard Other players include Mark Fox, Phil Bentley, Steven Adams, John Grindstaff, Rick Kick Off At 8 P.M. Wallin, Brian Dodge, Greg Meadows, Tim Wilde, David Nix, Gary Hensley, Lee Hoffman, Joey Pegg, Jim Huffman, Greg Dillingham, Tim Merrill, Billy Shook, Terry Webb, Dan Quinn, Kevin Burnette, Roger Wood, John Clark, Jeff Baldwin, Lome Maxwell, Mike Hen sley, Dwayne Buckner, Fran Randall and Mark McPeters. 3 Agencies Get Transportation Money Elderly Needn't Stay Home Three Madison County agencies have recieved a Title III transportation grant for the aging, according to Miss Tereasa Zimmerman, director for the nutrition program for the elderly. The other two agencies are the Opportunity Corp. and the Hot Springs Health Program. < The Hot Springs Health Program is able to provide transportation for residents of central and western Madison County. The person needing transportation is to contact any of the agency's sites, giving one's name, phone number and address to the receptionist. Tbe vans go certain areas each day, and one may find oat the exact day when he calls. However, in cases of emergency, some plan will be worked out to take care of the situation. The Madison County Nutrition Program provides services to the four sites at Greater Ivy. Man Hill, Marshall and Hot Springs. . Day Care \?ns ar? used between the hours of 10 a.m. JOHN INGRAM, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful, is shown in front of courthouse here Friday af ternoon when he visited Marshall briefly as he carried his campaign into six WNC counties. Although the above group was standing at a no parking sign, it didn't last but a few seconds as the candidate mingled with the public. Standing, left to right, are: Joe Balding, Cecil Pangle, Zeno Ponder, A.E. Leake, Yvonne Goforth, Jim Cody, Ingram and W.T. "Bill" Moore. (Photo by Jim Story) Older Americans Day Sept. 7 At Greater Ivy Older American's Day for Madison County's "keen rt" will be held Sept. 7 at Greater try Community 10 a.m until S according to Mrs. Roy , chairman of the event a new term 60 years and older <itill have i to ofltor society by their church could Just get one carlo* d to the program, we would have a good crowd," Mr*. Young stated this morning. The driver would be paid mileage tf he would bring a group with him. asked to get "their names in the pot" so Mrs. Maria Goote, dietitian, can plan for the lunch site managers Donations are being ac cepted for a chance on a quilt which will be given away that day. One does not have to be present to win. Other plans include door prises, one for the oldest man and woman present and many other such categories. ( ome have s eood time and 2 p.m. A short time is given for shopping or medical visits. To obtain these services contact the nutrition site managers who are Mrs. Giristine Schaeffer at Hot Springs, Mrs. Josephine Goforth at Marshall, Mrs. Pat Worley at Mart Hill and Mrs Barbara Adams ( at Gro*tei. Ivy. To utilize the van service of the Opportunity Corp. one should call Mrs. Faye Ramsey at 649-3231. Their services are limited by a shortage of staff and volunteers. However, if one tries the other agencies mentioned above and fails to get service, Mrs. Ramsey's group will do the best they ear to render this service. Volunteers are needed badly to expand this program and would be paid IS cents per mile for transporting ap proved clients. Wood will be provided for low income families who do not have easy access to wood. Applications for this service may be Deceived by caDing 649-3231 Ledford Draws 17-20 Year Sentence For Manslaughter Fate Ledford, 34, was found guilty last Thursday by a Madison County jury of manslaughter in the fatal shooting April 24 of Troy Arlington of the Grapevine section of this county. Judge Ronald Howell, who presided at the Superior Court term, sentenced Ledford to a 17- to 30-year sentence on Friday. Ledford's attorney filed notice of appeal. Ledford, 34, and the deceased man's wife had testified for the defense that Center Gives Job Training For Students A state licensed Day Care Center is being operated in Madison High School under the supervision of the Madison County Board of Education and the occupational department of the high school. The center is providing on the-job training for students so that they may work in child development centers or do further study in the area of child development. It is believed that children enrolled in the center will benefit socially, physically and mentally through the ex Arlington had fired his handgun at them during the incident at Mrs. Arlington's home in the Long Branch section of Madison County and that Ledford returned fire with a rifle and fatally wounded Arlington. Arlington, a highway department employee, and his wife had separated about a year previously, and he and one of their two children had been living in the Grapevine section of the county. Testimony at the trial was that he had been angered at attention shown Mrs. Arlington by Ledford. In the closing arguments, the defense contended that the shooting was a matter of self defense. However, the state argued that Arlington died in an ambush shooting at least two hours before the pistol shots were heard at 10:05 a.m. by a neighbor; that Arlington was too good of a marksman to have missed both persons from close range; and that the pistol had been fired by the assailants and then placed in his hand after he had been killed. The condition of food in the victim's body was said to have been such that it had been in the stomach only two hours at the time of death, and Arlington was shown to have eaten breakfast at 6 a.m. District Court Now In Progress Here The August term of District Court for the trial of criminal cases started here Wednesday morning with Judge Robert H. Lacey presiding. Forrest F. Ball is prosecutor Cases listed on the calender for the non-Jury term follow: George Edward Logan, DUI and driving left of center; Arvita Donald Hensley. DUI and NOL; Jamie Lou Blanton. DUI; David Wayne Church, no i i ill ? I ilT *?- _ ? 1 !? registration, ttUDert noocna, larceny, failure to appear pursuant to rel. order, assault and trespass; Lillian Peek, damage to property; Effie Fisher Becfatol, failure to report accident and DUI; Vaughn Davis, coot, to delinq. of minor, . trespass and assault; Jimmy Balding, public drunk; Lester Sam Clark, assault and com municating threats ; Lloyd Cutshall, trespass and communicating threats; George Adrian Stafford, DUI and transportation; James Continued on Page 2-A ROY "Sambo" WALDROP oi Route 1, Marshall, a veteran employee at French Broad EMC, miraculously escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when the Bronco he was driving struck the bank on Highway 25 70 about 5 miles from Marshall. He was taken to Memorial Mission Hospital, released and was able to be back at work Tuesday. The wrecked Bronco is shown after being towed to Marshall. ( Photo by Jim Story ) Upper Laurel Community Volunteers Get Ball Field Ready The box supper held last Saturday at the Upper Laurel Community Center was a success. The progress on the ball park is now taking shape. Some 10 or 15 men and boys worked all day this past Saturday" re-shaping it. This week the stones and rocks are being removed, and on GARY SPRINKLE Saturday the field will be seeded Hopefully by Labor Day the field will be com pleted and work can begin on the erection of two modern dugouts. Later bleachers and a fence will be built. Each time the men work, the ladies prepare a hot meal for the day. The lunchroom has been repainted. New tile has been replaced on half the floor, and carpet will be placed on the remaining half. On Sept. 3 the ladies of the area will be preparing a chicken and-or ham dinner for anyone that wishes to take their families out for a Sunday dinner The price will be $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children's plates Closed Monday Practically all placet of business will be doaed next Labor Day. Courthouse of Sprinkle Files For School Board Grfgory A (Gary) Sprinkle v- 1; -Infflijfir. " resident of Madison County and is married to the former Sandra Prultt tram Fairvlew in Buncombe County. Ttny have om daughter, Satrina. Ishriton Co ( whoisa ?test ontheMai siw;: 'Ck a t th M rshal S hM served as M* ? * h.u
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