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THE YANCEY JOURNAL VOL. 4, NO. 49 V V ■■ W *r p pjp pßi : Mountain Heritage Band In Christmas Parade On Wednesday, November 26, the Mountain Heritage High School Marching Band participated in the Asheville City Christmas Parade. This was the band’s first experience in such in event. Majorettes, Miss Tina Banks and Miss Gail Butner, led the way followed by Drum Majors, Miss Sherri Buchanan ForestßangerAnnounces Change In North CarolinaßurningPermit Law “The North Carolina Burning Permit haw has been changed and a burning permit is now required throughout the year,” according to Yancey County Forest Ranger Bacchus Hensley. “The old law required a permit only from October through May.” The law was revised by the 1975 North Carolina General Assembly and is enforced by the N.C. Division of Forest Resources. Historically, the major cause of wildfires in North Carolina has been debris burning. The burning permit law was originally enacted to help reduce the number of wildfires caused by debris burning by spelling out the responsibilities of each citizen or company to control their Franklin Is Named Project Coordinator Jim Franklin, Operations Officer of The Northwestern Bank, has been named by the . Young Bankers Division of the North Carolina Bankers Asso ciation to coordinate the activities of Project TELL (Teach Economic Literacy Jim Franklin Lectures) in Yancey County. Project TELL is the primary public service effort of the *■ Young Bankers Division. The statewide program was developed by the Young Bankers Division in coopera tion with the State Depart outdoor burning. "The intent of the law is to insure that people who want to do outdoor burning take the precautions that a reasonable and prudent person would take using fire. As long as people take these precautions and comply with the laws established to protect society, they have the right to burn,” said Hensley. “There is an exception to this law,” he said. “A landowner does not have to have a burning permit for burning within 100 feet of his occupied dwelling if (1) the burning is done within an enclosed container that no burning material can escape from, or (2) within a protected area under the constant supervision of a competent ment of Public Instruction. Project TELL makes available the experience of young bankers as resource people for classroom lectures on economic subjects. It is designed to supplement eco nomic education programs offered through the public school system. Each county representa tive is provided a kit of approved classroom lectures on economic related subjects, but flexibility of presentation is one of the chief assets of the program. “We encourage all of our representatives to work close ly with'the teachers and try to deal with whatever economic related subject they feel will be most helpful as a supple ment to the courses they are teaching," said C.L. Cam mack of Winston Salem, president of the Young Bankers Division. Project TELL was origin ated by the Young Bankers Division in 1963, and is rapidly gaining recognition for its contributions to the improvement of economic literacy among the young people of North Carolina. A Project TELL representative has been appointed for each of the state’s one hundred counties. BURNSVILLE, NX. 28714 and Mr. Ricky Carroll. With their new uniforms, the band certainly added some beautiful colors to the parade. This event ended the marching season for the band this year. They will now begin work for the concert season to get ready for a contest early this spring. The band is under the direction of Mrs. Lisa Mauney. watchman who has adequate fire protection tools readily available.” An example of an enclosed container is a trash barrel with a wire screen attached and in place. This will prevent burning materials from flying out of the barrel and possibly starting a wildfire. Another change in the burning permit law cbncems the cancellation of permits. Originally, permits could be cancelled only because of extremely hazardous forest fire conditions. “Permits can still be cancelled because of hazardous fire conditions,” Hensley said, “but now they can also be cancelled because of air pollution episodes. This means that when weather conditions will not enable smoke from controlled fires, such as burning fields or brush piles, to be carried away, burning permits can be cancelled.” The Division of Environ mental Management of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources will de termine when air pollution episodes exist. “When burning permits are cancelled,” Hensley con tinued, “all outdoor burning, regardless of the distance to the nearest woods, will be Number For Emergencies If you need to call the North Carolina Radio Patrol Emergency Service, phone 682-2787. Available 24 hours a day. Teri«*RTui!t County C&UNTTVV Store Hi - 78’ Uo prohibited.” As in the past, burning permits will be issued for a four day period. A permit is not required for outdoor burning between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight. Hensley pointed out that compliance with this law does not relieve the permittee from having to abide by Air Quality regula tions and any local burning ordinances. Anyone with a question concerning the new burning permit law should contact Yancey County Forest Ranger Bacchus Hensley at his office in Burnsville or call 682-6346. Roy Taylor To SpeakAt WNC Awards Luncheon The 26th annual awards luncheon for the Western North Carolina Community Development Program will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 12 noon at the Asheville Civic Center. Area winners of the community improvement pro gram for 1975 will be named at the meting and $6,450 in awards will be presented to the top winners. Several hundred rural leaders, county and farm officials and busi nessmen are expected to be present. Congressman Roy A. Tay lor and Dr. Walter A. Guntharp of Washington, D.C., chief of rural develop ment for the United States Department of Agriculture will be among the participants in the annual awards lunch eon. Featured will be special music by a combined youth choir from the Plains Metho dist and Rocky Face Baptist Churches of North Hominy community of Haywood Coun ty and Miss Nettie Weber, youth and choir director of the First Baptist Church of East Flat Rock in Henderson County. Judging of communities to Elected To Burnsville Town Board The recently elected Burnsville town board, con sisting of Mayor Bob Helmle and Commissioners Charlie Hensley and David Mclntosh, assumed office last Monday. The new board, elected without opposition on No vember 4, combines an experienced mayor, with 13 ' years service on the tbard, including six years as mayor, with two much younger com missioners. Both Hensley and Mcln tosh have shown in a variety of ways interest in community affairs and a willingness to work for the improvement of Burnsville. Both have served as presidents of the Jaycees, and Mclntosh served in 1974 as co-chairman of the Yancey United Way campaign. A brief inauguration ce remony was conducted at the new town hall, attended by wives and family members of the outgoing and incoming town officers. Outgoing May or, James Anglin, who had chosen not to run for re-election, administered the oath of office to the new mayor, who, in turn swore in the new commissioners. Theresa Coletta and Mrs. \Celia Hoke, daughters of Commissioner P.C. Coletta who passed away unexpec tedly a week before the expiration of his term of office, attended the inaugura tion. Mr. Coletta had served for 14 years on the town board-a record for service on the Burnsville board. Like Mayor Anglin, he had chosen not to run for re-election. Five Citizens Honored For Leadership: Achievement Awards Are Presented BY Wm.C. BLEDSOE County Extension Chairman Five county citizens were recognized for Outstanding Achievement at Town Square ceremonies on a chilly No vember 26th in Burnsville. The Industrial Outstanding Achievement Award went to Mr. C.O. Ellis, a long time industrial leader, of Burns ville Hosiery Mill. The plaque was presented by Ben Floyd on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Earl S. Young received the busi nessman Outstanding Ach ' >s;V- teiw v '\v mk L * ' I.* a vAcV i A ■ ■ m u • ■LI Pu Yancey .Citizens Hold Plaque* Following Award Ceremony On Town S< THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1975 Mclntosh, Hensley, Mayor Helmle, Outgoing Mayor Anglin Past Football Heroes To Play In Old Timers Football Game There will be an Old Timers football game played on Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. The game will feature stars of the past and will be played at East Yancey field. Some of the “old time” stars you’ll see are Harold Bennett Jr. as an end, Dean Hicks at center, Blaine Whitson at defensive end, Randy Thomas at tackle, Randy Parker at fullback, Jeff Parker at halfback, Ossie Parker at halfback, Jim Robinson at quarterback. The game will also feature Joe Kruk at quarterback, and Ed Chereshkoff as punter and halfback. Bill Sparks and Carroll Fender will also lend a ievement Award. He was cited for his leadership in business, government, civic and religious activities. His plaque was presented by Mr. John Martin on behalf of the Burnsville Mens Club. The Agricultural Out standing Achievement Award went to Mr. Wayne McCurry, who *was cited for his progressive leadership in farming. His plaque was presented by Mr. E.L. Dil lingham on behalf of the Burnsville Lions Club, The Homemakers Outstanding Achievement Award was pre hand in forming the old timers line. Charlie Hensley, former Burnsville basketball star, should be a threat at end. The team will be coached by player-coach Ernie Hughes and practice began on Mon day night at 7:30 p.m. at the East Yancey gym. Any interested players should Yancey Churches Join Operation Santa Claus A number of Yancey churches will participate in Operation Santa Claus, con ducted by Yancey Mental Health Association. Other pick-up centers have been sented to Mrs. Lillie Crowder for her outstanding leadership in homemaking, family life, community, civic and reli gious activities. Her award was presented jointly by Mrs. W.A.Y. Sargent' and Mr. David Powers on behalf of the Burnsville Women’s Club and Burnsville Garden Club. Phillip Ray, son of Mrs. Betty Ray Robertson, a Cane River student, received the Youth Outstanding Achieve ment Award for his scholastic record and extra-curricular activities. His award was presented bv Tommy Robert 10 c come on out! Proceeds from this game will be used to send our football team to camp next summer. Please try to attend the game, it should be interesting as well as exciting. Tickets for the game may be purchased at the Cane River or East Yancey school office. previously announced, ac cording to Mrs. Marjorie Carr, President, YMHA. These gifts will brighten many lives. December 9 is the closing date. son on behalf of the Barnsville Jaycees. - / r Mr. Hazen Ledford,- Master of Ceremonies, and Farm-City Week Chairman, expressed appreciation to the civic clubs, industry, govern ment, agencies, schools and clubs for their support and sponsorship. Mr. Bill Banks, who was Industrial Achieve ment Award recipient of 1974, made some brief statements concerning the value of this activity and the meaning it has for those who receive the awards.
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