Declamation Contest Winners
The 15th annual Declamation Contest was held in and His Rider." Chris Christy was second and Terry
the Murphy High School gymnasium on Wednesday Sanders got honorable mention. Seated, left to right,
of last week, sponsored by the American Legion and are Sanders, Van Horn and Christy. Other
the Daughters of the American Revolution and contestants, standing (L-R) were Vaughn Gibson,
directed by Postmaster Joe Ray. Carlton Van Hom Terry Newman, Herbie Gibson, Mike Godfrey, Eddie
won first prize for his delivery of "The Black Horse Ledford and David Alexander. (Staff Photo)
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OUTDOOR?
by Joel Arrington
Outdoor Editor, North Carolina Travel ft Promotion Division
FONTANA DAM - We had
?ft Spence Field Shelter on
-he Appalachian Trail in a slow
nin and dense fog. Three of us
lad hiked the five miles to
Mollies Ridge Shelter, lunched
>o pemmican and beef jerky,
wd had set out again for our
ivernight camp at Birch Spring
3ap shelter.
i It was imposable to know
?hether it was raining or
nerely water dripping steadily
kom the trees. To our right,
'Tennessee fell away into the
ntet. On the left, North
Carolina was convoluted
1 Mountains in the early burst of
pring.
Sudden movement on the
)eth ahead stopped Annette
ithinehart dead in her tracks.
1 #e must have seem them at the
?me time, because instantly I
? h ispered for Julian
Jhinehart, behind me, to stop.
Seven young, wild Russian
x*r rooted and frolicked
liiectly In our path. Through
?he fog we could distinguish
(tripes that mark all inmature
>o?r. Then, off the trail in
hick cover, we saw the adults.
Three of them. Great black
Milking masses of bristled wild
inimal. Their deep gutteral
mints now rolled out of the
rog and down the slopes,
?credibly they did not smell
* see us.
With mouths agape we
vatched for several minutes -
:urious, but cautious
('orgetting the cameras that
lung from our necks. Then we
wnembered and tried for shots
hrough the fog. Someone
i nade a noise in the brush and
me adult raised her head,
(ranted and trotted away with
ler tail erect and the little tuft
>n the end wagging. The others
oDowed in a sudden grunting
liah down the mountain.
I do not know how
frequently boar are seen by
\ppalachian Trail hikers in the
fcaokies. Probably not often,
however, on this trip, my first
iffort at backpacking, we saw
x*r sign almost constantly
?long the trail between Spence
Field Shelter and Shuckstack
Mountain near Fontana Dam
?here our hike ended. Again,
ust after tearing Birch Spring
3ap shelter, we saw, just
wis fly, another herd of boar in
(ood light but in dense cover.
I ;? .
Even without the boar, this
rip Would have been
Memorable. It was a new
?xperience. The prospect of
Meeting the challenge for
omfort, with 35 pounds of
quipment and foqd on my
??ck, was exdting and for a
Mg time had appealed to me.
Ivt mostly there yas the wish
or wtdernees retreat, the
?tttag out and aVay for a time
hat unexplainably nourishes
he inner man.
.fix ports id viae careful
M"i"'"g hefori attempting an
?met overnight trip on the
, tppaiachian Trail. Better still,
[!?*. With J experienced
I were Mr. and
RhlMhart. The
enthus
am pert a nd
ama
naturalists. From their home in
Atlanta, they are frequent
visitors to the Florida Keys,
the Okefenokee Park in
Georgia and the Smokies. They
always camp on these trips, but
they prefer wilderness camping
to the developed campground.
Like most amateur
naturalists, the Rhineharts are
photographers. They especially
like to photograph wildflowers
and have developed into
competent bontonists through
their hobby.
Every mile of our trip
brought a new set of flowers.
High on the ridges, where
spring had just arrived,
serviceberry bloomed. Farther
down the early species gave
way to pink lady slipper .May
aPPle, jack-in-the pulpit
violets, and showy orchids. As
we descended Shuckstack we
saw flame azalea and dogwood,
Indian paint brush and
Solomon's seal.
Backpacking equipment is a
special kind of camping gear.
The idea is to carry everything
you will need for food, shelter
and comfort with the least
possible weight. My equipment
is from Colorado Outdoor
Sports Corp., P.O. Box 5544,
Denver, Colorado. The basic
gear includes a nylon pack,
down sleeping bag with a foam
pad, a mess kit and canteen.
We did not need tents on this
trip because we utilized
shelters that are located along
the trail at intervals of about a
day's hike.
Most experienced
backpackers are fussy about
weight and insist that
unnecessary items be left a
home. One told me, in fact,
that he cut the handle off his
toothbrush.
Menu planning for a tnp
such as ours is most important.
The Rhineharts handled this
detail and provided us with
tasty meals. Dinner one night
was country ham and instant
grits, split pea soup. Pop Tarts
and coffee. We breakfasted one
night on a freeze-dried delight
called Lipton Chicken Baronet.
The Appalachian Trail
Conference, 1718 N. St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036, is the
source for information. For
backpacking trips in Tennessee,
North Carolina and Georgia,
hikers should purchase
"Suggestions for Appalachian
Trail Users," at 35 cents,
"Guide to the Appalachian
Trail in Tennessee and North
Carolina: Cherokee, Pisgah,
and Great Smokies," at $3.75
or "Guide to the Appalachian
Trail in the Great Smokies, the
Nanatahalas, and Georgia,"
also at $3.75, depending upon
which sections of the trail you
wish to hike.
Make no mistake about it,
backpacking is an athletic
?*snt. Your biggest problems
ma fatigue and sore musdes.
Consequently, it is not for
everyone. But many will find
it, as I did, one of the most
fulfilling forms of outdoor
vsaeation.
Your Weekly Horoscope
May 28 thru June 3
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You should find a noat
little nitch before week is over, Ari. However, if you
use your noggin you will use it not for nocturnal nonsense.
Tho novelty is nice, an excess can leave ycu with a bad
case of nerves. Not to mention a neurosis.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotionally charged
situation still looms. Probably involving mate or partner.
Dummy-up if given third degree. Reach not for that
which is over. Have confidence in your tomorrows. Present
circumstance not nearly as rotten as it may appear to be.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Watch that fluent tongue
of yours during coming week, Gem. Conceal your anger.
You have ability to cut another down to the ankles with
your razor-sharp wit. Save your mots. As week wanes,
career pressures build and you may be tempted to neglect
family. Don't.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Social relations should
go swimmingly in week ahead, Moonbaby, and contacts
should broaden considerably. Domestic scene may be a
bit tangled over week end, but you'll disengage yourself
with aplomb. On last day of week seek companionship
from intellectual equal.
LEO (July 23-August 22): Don't allow work to pile
up in week ahead, Leo. You know how you fret when
things get out of control. On third day you may find your
self at odds with the entire universe. It will be due to
circumstances beyond your control. By end of week events
will level off and you'll be your old smiling self again.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Phoney praise
coming your way, Virg. Don't let it turn your head. By
mid-week a conversation with one whom you respect could
yield new insight to old problem. Before week is over
single cut a newcomer and offer friendship. The newcomer
just could be that Moonbaby we mentioned last week.
Check it out.
LIBRA (September 23-Octobor 22): Keep a light foot
on the gas pedal, Libra. You tend to race when often times
slow and easy would be more fun. On fourth day you may
have encounter with one who is about as flexible as a
telephone pole. Stand your ground and tell this so-and-so
to go climb one.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Your craving
for freedom and independence will be unusually strong in
week ahead, Scorp. However, your obligations to family
will keep you from flying off into the wild blue. Simple
minded associate may drive you to drink before week is
over. If so, have one on old Olga.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Forget
phoney excuses on first day of week, Saj, as far as business
commitments are concerned. One in authority will see thru
you. Not that this person is so intuitive, it is just that at
times, Saj, you are downright transparent. Daily associate
may try to cause you mental anguish on last day of week.
Ignore. Ignore.
CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Minor
changes in the wind, Cap. Weekend could find you utterly
confused. If so, step back ten paces and see if you can
seek out root cause. As week draws to a close you may
meet one who will find you completely fascinating. Unless
you are a glutton for punishment, watch out. This person
could lead you down the path of unrequited love.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Home fires
may need tending, Aquarius. Olga suggests you poke
around a bit. If the ashes are completely cold, then relax.
After all, summer IS just around the corner. And anything
could happen. And probably will.
PISCES (February 19-Morch 20): For pitv's sake
Pisces, will you please hang on to your wallet? AND your
keys? Much it et stake. And if you lose your wallet you'll
have neither steak nor anything else. Last two days of
week are excellent to get together with old and trusted
chum. Thrash out mutual problems over a pint or two.
Scoxciaaxct
Thurs. May 21
Kens : Ranger 17 vs Rimco
4
Peach tree 15 vs P'tree C. 5
Levi Str. 18 vs Clifton 17
Fri. May 22
Men: Wachovia 16 vs
Martins C. 13
Girls: Levi Str. 13 vs
Brumby 7
Mon May 25
Men: Wachovia 6 vs Ranger
5
Bookmobile Schedule
Clay County
Monday ? Shooting Creek,
Eagle Fork, Vineyard Road,
Elf, Scrougetown.
Tuesday - Fire's Creek
Tusquitte, Lick Log, Myers
Chapel, Sweetwater.
Wednesday - Brasstown,
Trout Cove, Upper Blair Creek,
Pine Log, Hayesville School.
Thursday - Open for new
stations. Call Nantahala
Regional Library, Murphy, if
you are interested in
bookmobile service.
Girls: Amer. Thread 7 vs
Andrews 4
Men: P'tree C. 9 vs Rimco 6
Tues May 26
Men: WCVP 8 vs Peachtree
2
Girls: Martins Cr. 16 vs
Clifton 4
Men: Martins Creek 13 vs
Texana 3
Schedule
Thurs May 28:
Men: Wachovia vs P'tree
Com.
Girls: Andrews vs Brumby
Men: Peachtree vs Rimco
Fri May 29
Men WCVP vs Martins Creek
Girls - Clifton vs Amer.
Tuead
Men WCVP vs Texana
Mon June 1
Men: Peachtree vs Martins
Creek
Girls Levi Str. Vs Martins
Creek
Men - Rimco vs Wachovia
Tues June 2
Men - WCVP vs Ranger
Girls Brumby vs Clifton
Men - Texana vs Peachtree
Recitation Winners
The annual recitation contest at were, left to right, Brenda Morris, first;
Murphy High School, sponsored by the Kathy Dalrymple, second; Peggy
Business and Professional Women's Martin, third prize. (Staff Photo)
Club, was held last Friday. Winners
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