THE YANCEY JOURNAL
VOL. 3, NO. 47
Chamber Drive
For Town Facelift
The Yancey County Cham
ber of Commerce, sponsors of
the facelift of the Burnsville
town square, are pushing that
project to completion as
rapidly as weather permits.
Contributing to the rejuvena
tion of the downtown area, the
contractors undertaking the
renovation of the old court
house have moved in to start
on that major town improve
ment.
At the same time the
remodeling of the old bank
building for housing the
Yancey County Library on the
square is getting underway.
With the completion of these
three outstanding improve
ments, Burnsville will be
given an exciting new look.
At the November meeting
of the board of the Chamber
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Dear Chamber of Commerce Member:
When the “facelift” of the Burnsville square is completed,
together with the renovation, now in progress, of the old
courthouse and the building to house the coupty library,
Yancey County will have a truly outstanding county seat.
Burnsville cannot fail to be recognized as the most attractive
small town in western North Carolina.
These improvements will benefit the entire county,
stimulating business generally and tourism in particular. They
will enhance property values and make the county more
attractive for the location of new industry. All this in addition
to providing us a better place in which to live.
Your Chamber of Commerce is proud of its role in having
“spark-plugged’' the facelift—an effort that has extended over
three years. Now, on the home stretch, we are engaged in the
job of raising the funds urgently needed to complete the
project. Both the town and county governments are helping,
but because of their undertakings—tlie new high school and
the renovation of the old courthouse and library—their ability
to contribute is severely limited.
Generous support has already been given: the Town of
Burnsville has contributed $6,000 and the County $2,500; the
French Broad Electric and Westco have cooperated
wonderfully, incurring heavy expense in placing their cables
underground; and numerous businesses and individuals have
already contributed. Noteworthy, is the fact that the county’s
summer residents have been outstanding in their generosity.
But considerably more money is needed; so your Chamber is
sending out this appeal to its members.
Contributing to the facelift is consistent with the long
Ustory of the Burnsville square, which was originally a
donation to the county by John [Yellowjacket] Bailey. The
descendants of Otway Bums donated the handsome
monument to their illustrious ancestor. And all through the
years individuals and community clubs have contributed to
the planting and other maintenance of the square.
We are fortunate Us have the One square; so let’s maintain
the tradition of contributing to its improvement. Checks for
the project, payable, to the Chamber, are tax deductible.
YANCEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Thanksgiving
Service Is Planned
The annual Community
Thanksgiving Service is set
for Wednesday evening, No
vember 27, 7:30 p.m. at the
First Presbyterian Church,
Burnsville. Rev. Richard Muri
will present a sermon on ‘‘The
Spirit Os Gratitude”.
Assisting with the pro
gram, in addition to Rev.
Muri, are Rev. Pat Hardy,
Revl Ralph Jrcks, Rev. Don
Sides y 'tfnd Father Michael
Hob&|u Charlie Boone will
direct Combined choirs from
Spaghetti
Supper Set
On Saturday, November
22, South Toe School will have
a Spaghetti Supper. Everyone
is invited to come. The
proceeds will be for new
library books. The price per
plate is $1.50, (75c for
preschoolers). The plate will
have spaghetti, green beans,
cole slaw, homemade hot
rolls, dessert, coffee and tea.
Serving time will be from 5:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
of Commerce, it was voted
unanimously to push ahead
with the facelift, even though
tiie financing of the project
has not as yet been complete
ly provided for. At this
meeting Mayor Anglin an
nounced that the Town is
increasing its contribution by
SI,OOO from the previously
committed $5,000.
The Chamber is undertak
ing a major drive to complete
the financing, and as a first
step is sending to all Chamber
members an appeal for
support. The Journal is
reproducing the letter else
where in this issue as it
includes information about
the project and because
contributions are hopefully
expected from readers who
are not presently members of
the Chamber.
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the Burnsville churches and
Mrs. Sue Koch will direct
congregational singing.
Make your plans now to
begin this holiday by attend
ing this special service.
Burnsville
Festival
On Friday
The Harvest Festival at
Burnsville Elementary, which
was postponed last Friday due
to snow, has been reschedul
ed for this coming Friday,
November 22. Plan to attend
and bring a friend. Two
highlights of the Festival are
the White Elephant Sale and
Baked Goods Sale, both of
which follow the performan
ces by students.
Remember! The Burns
ville Elementary School Har
vest Festival on Friday,
November 22 from 7:00 to
9:00 p.m.
BURNSVILLE, N.C. 28714
Eagle Scouts Donny Laws, Tim Thompson, Jeff Harding With Dr. Evans
Four Boys With Eagle Rank:
Yancey Scouts Honored
Scouts, cubs, explorers,
parents and other scout
enthusiasts from throughout
the Toe River Valley District
came to Lees-Mcßae College
campus Saturday for the
annual Scout Day and Lead
ership Recognition Dinner.
The Tee River Valley District
of boy scouting has currently
20 active scout units and
includes Avery, Mitchell and
Yancey Counties.
A full day of activities had
been planned with scouts and
families attending the Lees-
Mcßae College-Potomac State
football game, cubs compet
ing in the Pinewood Derby
with their homemade racing
cars, scouts and explorers
being introduced to Philmont
Explorer Ranch in New
Mexico where many of them
plan to camp this next
summer, and the many
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William Prescott
Yancey Theatre To Feature
d
Family Films For Holiday
To get in the spirit of the
Holiday Season, Ben Mandala
of the Yancey Theater on
Main Street, Burnsville has
placed emphasis on family
entertainment. Coming up for
Thanksgiving, beginning
Wednesday, November 27,
Mr. Mandala has a picture the
whole family can enjoy. A
Walt Disney double feature
‘‘The Bears & I” will be
running with the hilarious
comedy "The Shaggy Dog”,
starring Fred McMurray.
activities of the Banquet.
A sumptious feast of hot
dogs and hamburgers and
trimmings had been prepared
in the MacDonald Cafeteria of
Lees-Mcßae with plenty of
seconds:
Highlight of the evening
was the recognition of the four
Eagle Scouts of Troop 502,
Burnsville, Johnny McLain,
Scoutmaster. This outstand
ing troop is sponsored by the
Burnsville Methodist and
Baptist Churches.
The newly elected District
Chairman for 1975, Dr.
Garland E. Wampler was
introduced by Mr. Mike
Griffin, an active scouter of
the District. Dr. Wampler
succeeds H.C. Evans, Jr.,
President of Lees Mcßae
College, who has served as
Boy Scout District Chairman
of the Toe River Valley
Prescott Is Controller
At Asheville Federal
William O. Prescott has
joined Asheville Federal Sav
ings as controller, according
to an announcement made by
James M. Westall, president.
Prior to joining Asheville
Federal Savings, Prescott was
with Burroughs Corporation
for 19 years, most recently as
selected account representa
tive. Since 1969, Prescott has
been with Burroughs’ Ashe
ville office.
Prescott is a 1954 graduate
of Georgia Stkte University in
business administration.
He is married to the
former Mary Mann of Con
Management of Yancey
Theater feels that Thanks
giving is a time parents and
children can share together
and get together. And with
this in mind, they offer an
evening of relaxation for
parents and children alike.
Mr. Mandala, theater
manager, announced the ces
sation of Saturday Matinees,
giving as his reason lack of
parental support. ‘‘Westerns,
comedies and serials I felt
could have kept the children
content while mothers did
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1974
District for the past two years.
As a youth he was active in
the Boy Scouts in High Point,
N.C. and earned the Bronze,
Gold and Silver Palms follow
ing the Eagle Rank. Also he
was awarded the God and
Country Award in the year
1948 at Calvary Methodist
Church in High Point. Pre
sently he continues to be
active as Troop Committee
Chairman in the local Boy
Scout Troop 502.
Dr. Wampler said in part:
‘‘l want to commend each
person for the work you are
doing in scouting. As we
ponder, what is the purpose of
Boy Scouts and find its
purpose to be promoting
through cooperation and thru
other agencies the abilities of
boys to do things for
themselves and for others; to
teach them patriotism, cour-
verse, Georgia, a teacher at
T.C. Roberson High School.
The couple has three children,
Mary Margaret, a student at
Asheville Country Day; Pat, a
student at Randolph-Macon
College; and Neal, who lives
in Richmond, Virginia. Mr
and Mrs. Prescott and daugh
ter Mary Margaret reside in
Asheville.
Prescott assumed duties
as controller of Asheville
Federal Savings on November
18.
Asheville Federal Savings,
established in 1936, has
offices in Mars Hill, Black
Mountain and Asheville.
grocery shopping, etc.,” he
Said. He is still contemplating
Saturday matinees and would
be happy to hear from parents
if they .have comments or
suggestions to offer.
Mandala would also like to
hear from people concerning
the policy he has been trying
to follow of showing mostly
“family” movies. “I want to
show what most Yancey
Countians will come to see,”
he stated. But your support is
needed for the continuation of
this type of entertainment.”
age, self reliance and kindred
virtues. In achieving this
purpose, emphasis is placed
upon its educational program
in the scout oath, promise and
law, in character develop
ment, citizenship training,
mental and physical fitness.”
Dr. Wampler congratulated
the 1974 District leadership
and promised hard work for
scouting in 1975.
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“Blithe Spirit” Set For Saturday
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Good theatrical entertainment Is In store for those who attend the performance of “Blithe
Spirit", by Noel Coward on Saturday, November 23 at B<oo p.m. at Micaville Elementary School.
The cast is working arduously to do justice to this delightful comedy, under the capable direction
of Mrs. Jack Kelly. The theme of the play revolves around the disruptive entry of a deceased
wife’s mischievous spirit into the life of a comfortably remarried man. The formerly placid
household encounters many changes and hilarious and surprising events ensiie.Plcturad above Is
the cast of “Blithe Spirit” in rehearsal: Phyllis Downing [on the Boor], anil 1# to right, Ronnie
Webb, Betty Bacon, Iva NeU Buckner, Dean Hicks, Theresa Colette and Alden Hanson.
The new library will benefit from proceeds of the play. Tickets are obtainable at local stone or
at the door $2.00 for adults; SI.OO for pre-high school age children.
Corf Opens
Practice
In Area
Dr. David Cort has recent
ly joined the Spruce Pine
Community Hospital Medical
Staff. He has set up practice
in Spruce Pine with Dr. David
Larson, on Hospital Drive. Dr.
Cort is an Internal medicine
specialist, having completed a
two year residency in Internal
Medicine at the Medical
College of Virginia in Rich
mond, in 1974.
Dr. Cort was born in
Washington, D.C. but has
made his home in Asheville
since 1955. He is a graduate
of A.C. Reynolds High, 1962.
He received his A.A. degree
from Brevard College and his
B.S. at Wheaton College. In
1970 Dr. Cort received his
M.D. at Bowman Gray School
of Medicine, doing his Inter
nal Medicine internship, resi
dency in pediatrics and
08-GYN at N.C. Baptist
Hospital, Winston Salem;
then went on to MCV for his
residency.
During his high school and
college years Dr. Cort partici
pated in varsity basketball
and baseball. He met and
married his wife, Ca .yn,
during their medical training.
Mrs. Cort is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Ray of
Burnsville and she will begin
a pediatric practice in Burns
ville within the next few
weeks. They have one daugh
ter, 15-months old.
Dr. Cort is certified by the
American Board of Internal
Medicine, the National Board
of Medical Examiners, -and a
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Dr. David Cort
member of the Christian
Medical Society.
Beside his practice, Dr.
Cort will participate as one of
the part time physicians with
the Rural Health Ginic in
Bakersville.
Dr. Cort states that all
through school his intention
was to settle in the mountains
of Western North Carolina,
‘‘this is the best place in the
world”, he thinks. Here he
will find ample facilities for
his favorite hobbies of hunt
ing, fishing, horseback riding
and hiking.
The Doctors Cort have
been welcomed to this area
with appreciation for their
decision to set up their
practice and raise their family
here.
YA Office
To Close
The Veterans Office will
be closed November 25
through 29.