Amendments Rejected,
Judges Nominated
By NICHOLAS HANCOCK
Editor
In addition to concentrating on selecting
nominees for candidates in the November general
elections, Madison County voters, both Democrat
and Republican, were called upon Tuesday to
decide the fate of five proposed state constitu
tional amendments and Democrats selected three
state Court of Appeals judges.
Madison readily voted against all five of the
amendments and strongly opposed by a 4-1
margin, the amendment proposing four-year
terms for North Carolina legislators. . ?
Only voters in the Hot Springs and Spring
Creek precincts voted in favor in any of the
amendments.
Vote totals by amendments were: No. 1, four
year terms, 417 for, 1,590 against; No. 2, recall of
retired Appelate Court judges. 844 for, 974
against ; No. 3, direct appeal of rate-making cases
to Supreme Court, 782 for. 930 against; No. 4, tax
exempt financing of airport and seaport im
provements, 520 for, 1,290 against; No. 5, tax
exempt financing of private higher education
facilities, 628 for, 1,275 against.
Hot Springs voted 151 to 91 for four-year
terms, 164 to 64 for amendment No. 2, and 155 to 61
for amendment No. 3.
Spring Creek voted 113 to 55 for amendment
No. 2, 106 to 57 for amendment No. 3 and 86 to 78
for amendment No. 4.
In selecting judges for three seats on the N.C.
Court of Appeals, Madison Democrats cast the
following votes for candidates for the seat of
Naomi Morris: Bert M. Montague, 577; Eugene H.
Phillips, 536; Horton Roundtree, 329; George W.
Lennon, 313; and James P. Crews, 176.
For the seat of Robert Martin: Paul Wright,
1,002; Sidney S. Eagles, 487; and Zinnie L. Riggs,
256.
For the seat of Edward B. Clark: E. Maurice
Braswell, 1,635; and Marvin Schiller, 303.
Spring Creek Fire Tax Defeated
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organizers of the department, said he
was a little disappointed in the rejection
of the fire tax. but the department plans
to continue to grow and serve the com
munity.
"The block work is already done on
the building and we are ready now for
the walls and roof to be put up." he said
' 'This < the vote ) is not going to kill the
fire department."
The department recently conducted a
door-to-door fund-raising campaign
which netted some $5,000 and nearly
15.000 feet of lumber toward construc
tion of the fire department building.
McElroy said. "That's enough to dry it
in." he said.
Easing the blow of the election
results, the N.C. Forest Service made a
$1,000 grant to the department for
equipment Tuesday.
"We may be down a little about the
tax vote, but we're not out," McElroy
said. "Things are just going to take a
little longer now than we had
expected."
Democrat Incumbents
Dominate Primary
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Challengers Zeb Sheppard and Dennis
Winner, both of Asheviile, picked up
1,138 votes and 1,301 votes, respective
ly. Swain and Winner will vie for the
two 28th District senatorial seats
against Republicans this fall.
Swain had come udder fire from
Madison and other Western North
Carolina Democrats for tabling the
ERA amendment in the N.C. Senate, ef
fectively killing any chance for the
amendment's passage by the General
Assembly before the June 30 deadline.
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Living and Growing
Are You An Easy Target?
By CARL Ml'MPOWER.
M.S.W.
Ever feel like a deer caught
in the middle of a gun firing
range? No matter which way
you turn, someone is taking a
pot shot at you? Sure, we all
have days like that, but have
you ever been at the point
where all of your days seem to
find you feeling like a beer can
full of holes? If so, spend a se
cond with me and lets see if we
can figure out why
, One reason may be that you
are doing everything wrong
and legitimately deserve to
get nailed for being such a
slouch. Even when we work at
it, though, it's hard to do
everything wrong, so the odds
are more likely that you are
just being slack and don't
make doing things right your
Carl Mumpower
goal. In other words your
tendency to be half involved
leaves you vulnerable to
mistakes and those mistakes
in turn leaves the door open to
criticism.
Another way to get yourself
propped on top of a fence post
is to spend too much time try
ing to run everyone elses life
while you neglect your own.
It's called casting stones, and
like the saying goes, you bet
ter make darn sure your own
backyard is cleaned up. Peo
ple just don't take kindly to
direction and advice from
those who are in worse shape
than they . Bullets begin flying
quickly under those cir
cumstances, and you'll pro
bably be the target.
Talkers have a tendency to
also wind up convenient
targets. Those who spend
more energy on the verbal
side of things than the doing
side of things just naturally
generate wrath from others.
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Talk does come cheap,
especially now days, and folks
get tired of it quickly when it's
not backed up with some good
solid accomplishment.
Not paying attention can get
you punched full of holes as
well. We live in a complex
world that is constantly
changing and growing. Those
of us who don't stay aware and
familiar with what's happen
ing can be overwhelmed by
those changes. Brains can be
cultivated and improved, but
in today's world that has
become a necessity vs. an op
tion.
Finally, believe it or not, be
ing competent and creative
can get you singled out for a
shot or two. The fellow who
said we are basically a bunch
of sheep was right. Some of
those sheep masquarade as in
dependent wolfs, but in reality
they are just resistant and
stubborn sheep. Unfortunate
ly, sheep get excited when
they encounter the indepen
dent lifestyle of a wolf and get
jealous of their freedom and
effectiveness.
So, be aware that being a
wolf can get you some flack,
but seldom is it consistent or
strong enough to stop you if
- Heard and Seen
MICHIGAN VISITORS
It is not unusual and certainly not sur
prising that many people whom I have
known for years comment that they still
love Madison County, its people, and its
beauty although they have worked and
resided in other cities and towns in other
states. An example of this love for their
native county was brought to mind recently
when Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shelton, of Melvin
dale, Mich., stopped by to visit me while
they were here for a family reunion.
"We like Melvindale very much but we
always look forward to coming back to
Madison for a visit and to renew our friend
ships with those we love," Mr. and Mrs.
Shelton commented.
They spoke of the labor problems and
"layoffs" which are currently plaguing
Michigan. "It's a far cry from the quietness
and solitude enjoyed here in the
mountains," they said.
Their visit to my office was greatly ap
preciated and I'm always glad to see them
and others whenever they come "back
home."
The Sheltons have not been the only
people who have recently come in to say
"hello" and express the same feelings in
comparing the lifestyles of Michigan to that
of Madison County.
One family who recently returned to
our county from Michingan commented,
"It's nice to be back here and to again live
here. "
Another visitor from Michigan said her
daughter asked her, "Mother, why on earth
did you ever want to leave these beautiful
mountains?"
And so it goes. In most cases it was
necessary for natives of our county to leave
for better employment and "greener *
pastures." But, at least to many of them,
their heart and love still remain here.
The next time you complain about
things here and wish you lived
elsewhere stop and think!
PRIMARIES OVER
By the time you read this column the
June 29 Primary election will be over.
Whether or not a second primary will be
called remains to be known. Anyway,
nominees, both Democrats and
Republicans, will pretty well be chosen for
the general election next November.
As far as campaigns are concerned, the
local candidates have been more or less
very quiet with practically no "mud
slinging" taking place. Perhaps more
publicity will be generated come the fall
campaigns.
Since this column is being written on
June 25, 1 do not know which candidates will
be nominated but I will extend congratula
tions to the winners and condolences to the
losers.
HAROLD REID IMPROVES
Harold Reid, chief mechanic at the
French Braod Chevrolet Co., has been
plagued with an aching back for a long
time. This condition has necessitated the
wearing of a back brace at times. Although
suffering immense pain and discomfort,
Harold has worked when he was able to and
sometimes when he's not able to.
His many friends wish him full
recovery soon. As a personal friend, I miss
Harold when he isn't able to work next door
to my printing dffice.
Letters To
The Editor
Winners Say Thanks
EDITOR:
We want to thank each and every person who took the time to
talk with us, loaned or gave us historical pictures and informa
tion, and offered encouragement during the time we were put
ting together our History Day project, and during the three
levels of competition afterwards. Everyone we contacted was
very helpful and we sincerely thank them for their generosity.
We especially want to thank our teacher, Mr. Don Banks of
Marshall Elementary School, for encouraging us to par
ticipate in this history project, and for helping and supporting
us throughout the entire History Day Competition.
We are very happy to-have won first place in the recent Na
tional History Day Competition at the University of Maryland,
and are very proud to be able to bring this honor back to our
school, our teachers, Madison County, and the State of North
Carolina.
Jeannie Pegg
Carol Fox
Marshall, N.C.
Help For Children
Editor:
The new outbreak of violence in Lebanon has claimed the
lives of thousands of victims while leaving countless more
homeless, without access to even the most basic necessities of
life. The International Red Cross estimates that over 300,000
are homeless; others put the figure closer to one half million.
In the rural areas, whole communities have fled, many of
them huddling on open beaches, scavenging for food and
water. Beirut itself is engulfed in fear, death and destruction.
Empty streets and shuttered shops stand amid the unremitting
shelling. Stunned and grieving families stretch from one end of
this tiny country to the other.
And, as always, it is the children who are the most
vulnerable. Moving from place to place looking for what might
temporarily be safe shelter, sleeping on open Staircases or in
empty fields ? lacking food, clean water or a change of
clothes, the toil of young lives continues to mount.
Save the Children, the international child assistance agency
that has been working in Lebanon for over 25 years, is pro
viding emergency services for these children and their
families through their established health centers. A team of 45
trained professionals is working around the clock to alleviate
the suffering. Volunteers have been mobilized to assist the
displaced by locating temporary shelter and distributing
medical supplies, clothing and blankets. Save the Children, in
coopwatkm with the United Nations and other voluntary and
bi lateral agencies, is making both an immediate and long
nent to the relief and rehabilitation of the
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Steve
Ferguson
The Beach At Last!
Well, I finally made it.
I'm at the beach, and boy are things on the move down
here.
Not to mention so hot we toasted marshmellows by putting
them on a stick and holding them out the window.
I've been to the ocean and it's just as fun as it always is. In
between shark scares, jellyfish raids aMfrW tide, I did get in
to the water for five minutes. And I also got all tbe exercise I
need fighting for position in the water. .
There's lots to do. We have a volleyball net for every three
miles of beach. I built a sand condominium (flone of that sand
castle stuff for me). And I collected sea shells ? not by the
seashore, rather in the souvenir shops around town.
Seeing all these musclemen down here on the beach makes
me wish I had taken the Charles Atlas "Be a better man"
course. Yesterday a big bully kicked sand in my face, stole my
girl and took a bite out of my frisbee. Boy these lifeguards are
mean.
I feel like I'm not appreciated here. They buried me in the
sand but didn't leave an air hole. What's worse, they didn't
remember to dig me back up. I'd still be a human mole if it
hadn't been for a curious dog.
Beaches are great places for the "impulsive buyer."
Everyone has heard of canned beach air and crazy gim
micks like that, but even more way out fads are hitting the
beach market this year.
There's inner tube swimwear consisting of ? you guessed
it ? nothing but inner tubes. Two for the female, ooe for the
male.
Punk rock wigs are available for those wanting in on the
punk rock scene, and they come in a variety of colors including
green, blue, olive drab, just whatever floats your boat.
And my all time favorite is the hottest selling item on the
market today ? shark repeUant.
It's not a spray. It's not a roU on, it's not a multicolored
tablet; it's not even a full-length color poster of Luke