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NATIVITY SCENE The Living Nativity Scene will he presented again this year <m the lawn of the Raeford Presbyterian Church hy their young people under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Coza. Mrs. Edna Lou I'mtle. Miss Hetty Smith, and Ken Koonee. This is their annual Christmas gill in the church and I o the community. You will he ahle to see the scene from 7- 9 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 23, and on Friday. Dec. 24 from 7 - 7:30 p. m. and from approximately 8:15 -9p.m. The young people will not be in ilie selling during the Christmas Eve communion service. When the party's over.. ..then what? Well, when the party's over we go home, return to work, get back to normal (whatever that is!). That's all. Or is it? To fracture an old saying, isn't the proof of the party in the way we go home from it? In other words: if the party is worth anything at all, won't it "go with us" in some way ? even if for just a while? Two senior citizens By the time you read this column, the birthday party for Jesus Christ will already be over for many people. They will be "back to work" and "back to normal," with only the Christmas bills and a few * decorations as a continuing re minder of the celebration. Actually, that's pretty much the way it was at the first Christmas. Remember, only a few shepherds in the fields of Bethlehem celebrated the Messiah's birth. The rest of the community, let alone the rest of the world, wasn't even aware that there was anything to celebrate. Later, when the shepherds were back at work with their sheep, when the morning star had faded into the eastern sky, Mary and Joseph took their newborn child to the temple according to custom. Certain rituals needed to be performed before they returned to Nazareth. Perhaps for them too it seemed that the party was over. The angelic voices were gone, the shepherds had returned to their flocks, and they were about to return to their home in Galilee. But at the temple in Jerusalem they met two senior citizens, two aged "nobodys" who would make it clear to Joseph and Mary that though the party was over, the celebration would con tinue and no one need ever go home in the same spirit in which he came. Now depart In peace Once more God seemed to make a strange selection of personnel. Just as he surprises us by selecting a group of shepherds as the sole celebrants of his Son's birth, so now he chooses two unlikely people to make manifest the enduring significance of that celebration. Though all Israel looked for a warrior - Messiah, the aged Simeon looked at the infant Jesus and suddenly in his heart knew that in this child God had kept his ancient promise to both Israel and the whole world. The world was still full of corruption, sin, brutality, misery and injustice, but Simeon could let goof life still celebrating the love of God. though the party seemed to be over. And isn't that true for us too? Another Christmas celebration has come and gone and the world still seems to lie in darkness. Still, if the ^celebration of Christ's birth means anything to us at all. isn't it the same reality that found expression in Simeon s confession of faith? Now that the P*rty u over, let us take the celebratta* with us. kn' *ng with Simeon that we can.. ' in peace," our own eyes navir _ .een the salvation that God - kat prepared for u> and all men Ewflo will receive itl MINIATURE ?? A tiny, counter top Christmas tree, creche, and presents are part of the decorations in the clerk s office at the courthouse. The office also boasts a full size tree and a large wreath with a bright red plaid bow. Cheerleading Organizing The Hoke County Parks and Recreation Commission is sponsor ing cheerleading teams for all interested youth, ages 6-13. On Saturday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. there will be an organizational meeting at the recreation office. Team rosters and cheering sche dules will be distributed. For questions, call the recreation office at 875-5603. NEED TO BUY AUTO INSURANCE SEE YOUR FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AGENT We sell auto comprehensive and collision at a 15% discount. We also give a 10% discount on fire lines and have paid a 20% dividend for several years. See us for all your insurance needs. REID CHILDRESS | JAMES CARSON PHONE 875-3290 310 HARRIS AVE. RAEFORD, N. C. | ?**' ?*. ? " .8 KSnn has come to Raeford! If it has to do with land or homes, Julian Mann Realty is at your service. IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT: Buying a Home Selling a Home A Free Appraisal Buying Land Selling Land Auctioning Real Property LET RKnn DO IT if you want it done right. Multiple Listing Service, too! Sole representative for Pilot Equities homes in the Raeford area. JULIAN MANN REALTY/501 Harris Avenue, Raeford 875-4870 Open 9 AM to 8 PM Marie C. Brown, Sales Representative LIST YOUR PROPERTY The Law Requires That You Do This During The Period From Jan. 4 ? Jan. 31, 1977 LISTING BEGINS Tuesday, JAN. 4, 1977 (Due To Holidays) Notice is hereby given all persons owning Real or Personal Property that they appear before the taxlisters for their township between Jan. 4 and Jan. 31 and make return to them of all property for purposes of taxation. Failure to list will subject taxpayer to a fine of $500.00 or imprisonment not to exceed six months. All property owned January 1, 1977 must be listed. All Mobile Home Park and Aircraft Storage Facility Operators must furnish to the Tax Supervisor the name of the owner of each mobile home or airplane and a description of each by January IS, 1977. Extensions for reporting Inventory will be granted upon written request. All mobile home owners must register with the Tax Supervisor's office to obtain a registration decal. REAL ESTATE... All taxable real property, including buildings and improvements and machinery permanently affixed to the Real Estate. HOUSEHOLD, KITCHEN FURNITURE. FARM Household furniture and goods, including electrical appliances and tools of trade. All farming equipment, swine, livestock, poultry , farm supplies a:ul fii'iii products produced prior to 1974. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY Radios, televisions, air conditioners, guns, hie > cles, jewelry, diamonds, typewriters, boats and motors, eolf equipment and office equipment. MOTOR VEHICLES... All automobiles and trucks in your possession or registered in your name. Mortgages do not change the ownership or affect the listing. Also house trailers, airplanes, scooters and motorcycles. STOCK, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT... Merchandise, finished goods, equipment, furniture, fixtures goods in process, raw materials and samples. ALL OTHER TANGIBLE PROBERTY NOT SPECIFIED Be Prepared to Report Your Farm Census. Applications for the L'se Valuation and Assessment of Agricultural, Horticultural or Forest Lands must be submitted to the Tax Supervisor by January 31, 1977. ALLENDALE - Miss Willu McLauchiin at home Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. RAEFORD TOWNSHIP - You can list your taxes Monday thru Friduy 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturdays 8 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Courthouse Annex directly behind the Courthouse BLUE SPRINGS, ANTIOCH, McLAUCHLIN, QUEWHIFFLE, and STONEWALL TOWNSHIPS will be listed in the OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING across the street from the Courthouse Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Saturdays 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO LIST CARRIES A FINE OF *500.00 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS. L. G. Simpson Jr., Tax Supervisor
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