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Hearing Outcome Can Affect Rates The outcome of hearings scheduled to begin in Wash ington, D.C. later this month could well affect rates for service charged to local Western Carolina and Westco Telephone Companies’ cus tomers, according to Paul Wooten, District Commercial Manager. The House Subcommittee on Communications has sche duled exploratory hearings September 28, 29 and 30 on wheffterx competition, as preempted j by the Federal Comrtitmications Commis sion, is having a detrimental or beneficial effect on tele phone service. Os particular concern is the impact such competition could have on rates paid by local residential and small business custo mers. “It’s reassuring to know that Congress is at least taking up this question. In recent years, the FCC has done everything it could to make it easy for new telecommunications suppliers to enter the industry. At the same time, they have hinder ed the telephone industry’s ability to compete fairly. Their policies have helped these new firms go after the big business, high profit accounts without any regard for what happens to residential cus tomers. These newcomers, in effect, have been aided by FCC policies in “skimming the cream” from the more profitable areas of business without having to be concern ed with serving the homes and smaller firms in our rural and suburban areas,” Woot en said. He explained that the services most generally lost to competition are for private line long distance service and terminal equipment and other business facilities. ■“Historically, these ser vices have been priced at a premium so that they could contribute revenue that helps hold down the cost of local service. The more of that contribution we lose, . the higher our local rates will have to go,” Wooten stated. Concern for the impact of those potential increases on local customers led the traditional telephone industry to seek passage of the Consumer Communications Reform Act of 1976. Versions of that bill have been introduced in the House by our North Carolina Repre sentative Roy Taylor, and Senator Jesse Helms also has supported a similar bill in the Senate. The proposed bill would reaffirm the basic principles and objectives for telecom munications service set down by Congress in passing the Communications Act of 1934- the provision of high quality, low cost service to as many people as possible. The legislation also would restrict the FCC from pro moting contrived competition and allow the traditional telephone industry to compete on a more equal basis. “Washington may seem a long way from here, but what happens up there is going to have a direct bearing on what happens to our local tele phone rates. We hope that the hearings at the end of this month are just the start, and that fuller hearings on the Consumer Communications Reform Act itselfftvill be held in the next session of Congress,” Wooten conclu ded. Books Close October 4 It has been announced by the Yancey County Board of Elections that the registration books will close on October 4th at 6:00 A.m. for the general election, The re quirements for votaf registra tion is 18 years of age by November 2,1976 aryl 30 days residency, / The Board cf Elections office will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or voters may register with the precinct registrars or judges anytime during the registration period by ap pointment. Absentee balloting begins on October 4 through Oct 27. ... . i I?!-- A y-"«fe' f * ■ &Li. Pfe ~ ;i. . • -J&jjttl.' V - jgfc •> . > ' fcV ,«»^yPP| ■ . isg,. ••«.*■ . , . ' • ’?•• 4 . .. . ~._ - i ■ : 4 . ■ * * f , * a. *. *. - ■-, >^-<^.\,> . v : -‘i t ..* '^s&r -A? g«* *^jp Eagle Scouts At Court BY DAN MAXWELL Monday, September 13, Troop 502 held a court of honor and covered dish supper at the Presbyterian Church in Burnsville. It began at 7 p.m. with an iipvßcation by Rev*%n,Sides. After dinner came the honor awards with merit badges given to several boys. Rev. ,Pat Hardy introduced Mr. Dover Fouts, who along with several Eagle Scouts gave tribute to Mr McLain A gift certificate and plaque was given to Mr. McLain by Mike Moore arid Jim Remine. A gift was also given to Mrs. McLain. Mr. John McLain became the new chairman of the troop committee. Pictured are Eagle Scouts Tim Thompson, Donny Laws, Kenny Deyton and Jimmy Wilson with Mr. McLain. Yancey Benefits: FHA Loans Increase During the past year ending June 30, 1976, there has been an increase in the number of Rural Housing Loans in Yancey County. Forty individuals have ob tained loans in the amount of $759,370 to build or buy houses in Yancey County. As of June 30, 1976 there were 196 Rural Housing borrowers in the county. During the past year 27 •farmer type loans were made totaling $125,000. At present there are 38 active Farm Ownership borrowers and 46 operating type borrowers. A Community Facility Loan was during the year in, tfhe " amount of $1,500,000 to Yancey County i%«uM<pitain Heritage High School project. This facility serves approximately 600 Yancey County families. There are presently two Community Facility loans in the county. In addition to the school the Town of Burnsville has a loan which serves over 850 families and business places. The collection record for the county is below the District and State average in the number of delinquencies. There are no delinquent Farm Ownership loans and one Operating Loan delinquent with the largest percent delinquent in Rural Housing Loans. There are no houses in Government Inventory in the county. The present interest rate for Rural Housing Loans is BVi percent. Recently the maximum adjusted income for Interest Credit assistance has been increased from $8,500 to SIO,OOO. Borrowers in Yancey County are receiving subsi dized interest loans, and in some cases this can result in the borrower paying as low as 1 percent interest. It is estimated that the amount added directly to the county tax base for the past year is $700,000. This in cludes equipment purchased, real estate improvements, houses and farms financed. All loans are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical handicap. Farmers Home Adminis tration has lending authorities which are not currently being used by the people of Yancey County. Some of these are: (1) Recreation Loans to develop recreation areas, including swimming, fishing and camp ing facilities for individual farmers planning income producing on farm recreation. (2) Youth Loans to establish and operate income-produc ing projects that will provide practical business experience for the rural youth enrolled in an organized and supervised program. (3) Business and Industrial Loans to develop or finance business, or industry, increase income and employe ment, and control or abate pollution. (4) Repair and Rehabilitation Housing Loans to make repairs to remove health and safety hazards for low income owner occupants who have repayment ability for loans of this size. (5) Rental and Cooperative Housing Loans to build, buy, improve or repair rental or cooperative owned houses or apartments for occupancy by low to moderate income families and persons 62 or older. Corporations, coopera tives, public agencies, indivi duals and partnerships may be eligible. (6) Homesite Development Loans to buy and develop building sites for sale to low and moderate income families (7) Soil and Water Conservation Loans to finance land and water development measures, for estation, drainage of farm land, irrigation, pasture im provements and related land and water use adjustments. County Office personnel in the office are Wilbur G. Howard, County Supervisor, who has been serving Yancey County for 9 years; and Mrs. Naomi L. King who has completed 30 years service as County Office Assistant. Mr. Paul Laughrun, District Dir ector for 15 Western North Carolina Counties, is head quartered in the Burnsville Office. Mountain Top Dining Featuring Trout (From Our Own Ponds) Steaks (Os your Choice) Ham (Oountry-With Bruits) Other Quality Selections [Available weekend Buffet J Wolf Laurel Restaurant^ Open 8:00 prnT-'Days A Wk 27 Miles N. Os AsMvlNe Off U.S. 23 h &[r^lo^k)wx STUDENTS I for classes beginning September 30 7 T Call Leonard 682- 6813. ch 9-23 THE YANCEY JOURNAL BOX 667 Burnsville. N.C. 28714 Phone [7o4] 682-2120 Edward Yuziuk,Publisher Carolyn Yuziuk-Editor Pat Randolph-Manager Brenda Alien-Staff Published Every Thursday By Twin Cities Publishing Co. 2nd Class Postage Paid At Burnsville, N.C. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1976 Vol. 4, Number 39 ' Subscription Rates By Mall: In Yancey County One Year $5.00 Six Months $4.00 Out Os County or State One Year $7.00 Six Months $6.00 County FmHA Commit teemen are Vernon S. Pres nell. Chairman, of Route 2, Green Mountain; Earl C. Wilson of Route 3, Burnsville and Bruce B. Bailey of Route 1, Burnsville. GOP Met Candidates Yancey County Republi cans held a dinner meeting at their headquarters on old 19E, next to the old WKYK. building, Saturday night,- September 18. The enthusiastic groups had an opportunity to meet and talk with their local 1 candidates. Robert L. (Bob) Rhinehart was introduced as the candidate for Chairman of the County Commissioners. the candidates for the 26th Senatorial District, Ted Smith and Edward B. Krause, were present and made short talks. Plans were announced for the “Meet the Candidates” dinner to be held on October 9 at Mtn. Heritage High School. BIKE in M Here's a rug md bJot tough enough to aberisn scram bling or hill climbing. Oil* proof sole aid heel. Stop in and try on a pair today. Dellinger . & Silver Policy To Preserve Farm Land The U.S. Department of Agriculture had adopted a policy to keep the nation’s best farm, range and forest land from going into nonagri cultural use, it was announced today by State Conservation ist Jesse L. Hicks of Raleigh, who heads the Soil Conser vation Service in North Carolina. The new policy was instituted by Secretary of Ariculture Earl L. Butz, who said that “loss of prime lands well suited to production of food, forage and timber is a matter of concern to the nation. Major consideration must be given to long-range needs to retain the productive capability and environmental values of American agricul ture." The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging all other federal agencies to adopt a policy that federal activities that take prime agricultural land should be carried out only when there are no alternative sites and when the proposed use meets “an overriding public need.” “Here in North Carolina,” Jesse Hicks pointed out, "this policy could have far-reaching effects. We have some excel lent food production land in most parts of the state, and our forest resources are well known. Yet we also know that a, conservative estimate says that 200 acres a day are lost to urbanization in North Caro lina-and much of this is valuable farmland.” The new national policy calls for U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to work vfith private organizations and groups, including state and government officials, to urge protection of prime agricultural lands from pre rAature or unnecessary con version to nonagricultural lsmd use. Secretary Butz pointed out that “alternatives are gener ally available to minimize the impact on prime lands, and such alternatives should be carefully studied, particularly where federal funds are COSTS A LITTLE MORE, BUT... WORTH SO MUCH MORE! f f f Farm Being Converted For Urban Use involved. Usually, when prime farmland is converted to nonagricultural use, the change is irrevocable.” Guidelines for protecting prime agricultural lands call for: -Environmental impact statements and review proce dures. -Inventories and evalua tions of the nation’s farms, range and forest lands. -Cooperative efforts with states, local governments and universities to assure concern for food, fiber and wood production-to recognize and emphasize prime agricultural needs. The prime agricultural lands policy also proposes review of all USD A programs Notice Bids are now being accep ted for contracts for fiscal year 1977, for catering to the Elderly Nutrition Program. For more information call 682-7563. WAMY Community Action, Inc., An Equal Opportunity Employer; Appreciation The Newdale Volunteer Fire Department wishes to thank Hickory Springs, Dia mond Mica Company and Burnsville Mill for donations, and all the people in Newdale for food donations for the barbecue. THE YANCEY JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 23, 197 to ensure that they are article shows a field in Jacks consistent with the policy. Creek Community being con ~—The picture with this . verted for urban use. VACANCY: Business Office DATE: 20 September 1976 Mayland Technical Institute is now accepting applications for the position of Bookkeeper. Applications will be accepted through October 4, 1976. QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough training in bookkeeping, typing and shorthand are required with preferably an associate degree or equivalent experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicant will be keep financial records, purchasesupplies.niide^uipment, prepare financial statements, receive and deposit monies of the Institution, take dictation and type letters, reports and other, correspondence. SALARY: / Based on experience and education as related to the Institution salary plan and the salary schedule of the N.C. I Department of Community Colleges. Position openySeptember 20, 1976 or after but prior to October 4,\976. s? Applications will be accepted until October 4, 1976. CONTACT: V j / Charles Jw. Edwards Dean of fiscal Affairs P.0.180x 547 Spruce PinV N.C. 26777 j The Board of Trustees NdMaylaHd Technical Institute agrees that no perSoHTon the basis of race, color, religion, sex, of national origin, be excluded from participating', in, be denied the benefits of’ or, be othemjse subjected to discrimination in employment"or under any program or activity at Mayland Technical Institute. PAGE 3
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