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IT THE ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE, Mr. Chet Prentice, local club
resident, was presiding for the opening session Friday morning when honor
;uest Ken Meredith of Bowling Green, Kentucky, commissioned District
Governor Zane Moore as a Kentucky Colonel.
DURING A PROGRAM BREAK, incoming District Governor Con Bost,
second from left, checked dates for his official visit at Black Mountain with
members of the Club here. Left to right, John Abernethy, incoming president,
Bost and members Gene Underwood, Irving Churchill and Alan Robertson.
The official visit will be on Juiy 6.
Rotary District Conference At Montreat
| Almost two hundred North
arolina Rotarians and their
ives from Murphy to Mar
nville (East of 'Monroe)
inverted on Montreat laat
eek for their annual District
(inference. Most were of
cers in their local clubs,'
)me of them preparing to
ssume their duties July
irst.
District Governor Zane
inure, a Ciiariuite pastor,
ported on “The Health of
'istnct 767”. Since last July
ne new Club has been
rganized, at Marshville, to
ring the total to 46. There has
een a net increase of 100 new
lembers. 32 Interact Clubs
re active - Rotary’s
rganization in high schools,
here are 2 Rotaract Clubs -
ir college young people.
Jefferson Rotarians showed
hdes of their prize-winning
(immunity project, a family
ark, complete with <.
eereational equipment, etc.
liarlotte Rotarians told of the
national survey made of all
enth grade youth, the
esultant computerized read
ut provided to all high school
ounsellors and a program of
Jgh school speakers arranged
or the schools on the basis of
he results; the plan will be
xpanded next year. Joel
vimmette of Dilworth
titlined - that Club’s
Elderact” program that
ised retired persons in a
nanyfacted program of
ervices they wanted to
ender.
Since Rotary’s distinctive
ffort is in International
elations, three major
presentations were made. One
waȣy the Exchange Study
team of five young (under
thirty) area businessmen and
their Rotarian team leader
who have just returned from a
six-week tour of Australia (all
expenses paid by Rotary
International). Davidson
College student Kenji
Kawamura of Japan spoke of
his year’s experience as a
Rotary ?wuiiiiSuwi ?£"c-w; he
will return home this summer.
Jens Vestgaard of Denmark,
who is completing his studies
at Western Carolina, also told
of his year here as a Chan
Gordon Scholar, sponsored by
this Rotary District.
During the business
sessions, delegates
unanimously elected Mr.
William Haggard of Asheville
as District Governor Nominee
- he will assume his duties in
July of 1977. Mr. Haggard has
recently retired as Director of
the Climatic Center and has
formed his own Climatic
Consultation service.
Honor guest of the Con
ference was Mr. Kenneth
Meredith, Sr., of Bowling
Green, Kentucky. He was
Rotary International
President Imbassahy’s
personal representative to this
Conference. He and his wife
were honored at the Con
vention banquet Friday night.
Incoming District Governor
Con Bost of Marion addressed
the Conference Saturday
morning and told of some of
his hopes for the Rotary year
that begins July 1. Previously
he hosted incoming Club
presidents and secretaries for
Benje’s
Bulletin Board
That spunky little guy was able to take a few steps
!■ riday on his own, sit in and propel a wheelchair and sit
up and watch TV for awhile. He was so thrilled he told his
Momma, “Let’s call Daddy and tell him,” and they did.
He had some problems Sunday with his blood pressure
but it stablized itself without medication.
Monday he underwent surgery and a rather large skin
Kraft was begun on one of his arms.
Benjeis continuing to run a fever but the doctors say this
is normal for a bum victim.
Everyday is a step forward for this gutsy kid but he still
has many steps and some sure to be painful, to go before
he is on the road to recovery,
j Erank, his dad, flew up Tuesday evening to be with
Dorsie and Benje. He (Frank) has painful bums on both
arms and legs.
Your cards and letters are still a vitally important link
between Cincinnati and home for Dorsie and Benje. Let’s
seep them goihg. For your convenience here is the ad
I dress to write to: 1036 Anderson Hills Drive, Cincinnati,
(min Horn
breakfast.
US«* iSamOim- Ronnfer*
president Chat Prentice
presided at the Conference’s
opening sessions Friday
morning. Assisting throughout
the conference in many
capacities as hosts weie Black
Mountain Rotarians Orville
Brouer (in charge of the
Rotary tournament on
Thursday), Paul Limbert,
Chris Ssusr, Si Vsughn
(welcoming all to Montreat),
Ted Cooper, Alan Robertson,
Gene Underwood, Larry
Wilson, Irving Churchill, John
Wilmott and John Abemethv
(who attended alt sessions as
HMtouAg'ffi'esHtai*) .•,J,
While their husbands were
attending District Conference
meetings, the wives toured the
shops and other interesting
places in the Valley. Seme
played tennis. On Saturday
morning many of them were
guests of Mrs. Silas Vaughn
for coffee and conversation at
the Vaughn home. Mrs.
Chester ricniice was
charge of local arrangements
for the ladies - who numbered
about forty five.
Asheville and West
Asheville Rotarians joined
members of the local Club as
hosts of the District Con
ference. General Chairman
was Mr. Peter H. Gems, a
young attorney of Charlotte.
Mr. Gems was praised by
District Governor Zane Moore
for the thorough planning and
smoothe operation of the
program and all
arrangements.
Aii meetings were in Arm
strong Convocation Hall of
Montreat’s Assembly Inn. All
meals were served in the Inn's
dining hall.
Town Board Discusses
Many Problems
The Official Minutes of the
May 10th meeting of the Black
Mountain Board of Aldermen.
The Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the Town of
Black Mountain met in
regular session Monday May
10, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. with all
members present. The Mayor
opened the meeting and
welcomed guests. She, then,
asked Dr. Thompson to offer
the opening prayer after
which the pledge of allegiance
was given. The Mayor then
asked for any additions or
corrections of the minutes of
the last meeting (copies of
which had been mailed to each
Alderman). They were ap
proved as mailed. The Clerk
asked for a date for the Public
hearing for the 76-77 budget.
The date of Monday May 24,
1976, at 7:30 p.m. was set for
this meeting. Mark Cole
requested that the minutes be
read and the Clerk complied.
A discussion of the
Municipal agreement
regarding signs was held. The
Mayor read a letter from Dr.
Thompson and Mr. Griffith.
The cost was estimated to be
around $1,000. Mr. Greenwood
complimented the two on the
excellent job they have done
for the Town in compiling the
information needed. Mr.
Tyson asked Dr. Thompson
about whether to spend the
money involved on signs or on
street markers but no decision
was reached. Mr. Cole asked
about replacing the poles on
which the signs would placed.
On a motion by Mr. Sobol and
seconded by Mr. Greenwood
this was approved on the
contingent that the price is not
to exceed 51,uuu ana tne
manager was instructed to
look into the prices from
private industry.
Mr. Tyson asked Dr.
Thompson and Mr. Griffith
about doing a survey on the
street markers to which Dr.
Thompson replied that this
had already been done. A
discussion was held in regard
to appointing a committee for
the purpose of correctly
naming the streets and the
following names were
suggested: Everette
Stephenson, Dr. Hugo
Thompson, Mr. Paul Griffith,
Mrs. Max Twitty and Mrs.
A.F. Tyson, Jr. Mr. Cole asked
about the width of Portman
Villa Road and the right
location of same.
A discussion of the water
rate study was held, and the
Mayor asked the Clerk to
report on the request for funds
which was turned down. On a
motion by Mr. Sobol and
seconded by Mr. Hoefling the
recommendations of the water
study was accepted. Motion
carried. Mr. Cole asked
questions about the water rate
increase and the reason for
the sewer rate increase.
On a motion the Mr. Sobol
and seconded by Mr. Tyson
the third and final reading of
the privilege license was
passed.
In regard the Revenue
Sharing proposed report Mr.
Sobol asked that this be tabled
until the May 17th meeting.
Mrs. Brandon moved that
they accept bids for a 1975-76
audit. This motion died for the
lack of a second. A motion by
Mr. Tyson and seconded by
Mr. Greenwood tnat the Board
contact Cherry, Bekaert and
Holland and ask for a
minimum amount for the
audit was passed. Mrs.
Brandon stated she wanted it
entered in the records that
was opposed to the Board’s
unwillingness to accept other
auditing firms.
On a motion by Mr. Sobol
and Seconded by Mr.
Greenwood the Town will
adopt the State Statute in
regard to compension for
officials expense in travel and
other Town connected affairs
with the approval of the
Board. Carried.
In regard to the three year
contract with Mr. Hamilton
regarding sanitation pick up,
Mr. John Hamilton was asked
to meet with the Board at the
meeting of May 17th.
Mr. Cole asked that the dog
leash law be enforced because
of garbage and also that a
uniform container be
required. He also asked about
the Building Inspector and
where he lives and if it is
necessary for him to live in the
city or county. He also asked
that the zoning ordinance
regarding trailer parks be
published.
Mrs. Brandon read an In
vitation from Mrs. Stephenson
and complimented her on the
excellent job she is doing for
the Senior Citizens.
Mrs. Belle Mordell was
recognized and reported on
the committee which is trying
to save the depot. A discussion
of the possibility of some
federal funding was held. She
said that the railroad had
offered a long term lease for
around $100 a year with the
Black M
Swimm
Infori
Black Mountain’s new
swimming pool is scheduled to
open the first weekend in
June.
Membership cards are
available for sell at the Town
Hall from Mondays through
Fridays between 9:00 a.m.
ana 5:06 p.m. The mem
bership fees are as follows:
$20.00 Single membership. $30
Married couple membership
stipulation that a fence be
erected around three sides
which would cost about $500.
She asked the Board to include
application for federal funding
in their May 17 meeting.
The Mayor recognized and
welcomed Monica Mays of
Region B. Tom Culbreth was
recognized and made a
request of $2500 to help the
Committee for Better Sports
to help them start their 1976
program. On a motion by Mr.
Sobol and seconded by Mr.
Greenwood this was approved
to be taken from the Town’s
75-76 budget. Mr. Culbreth
spoke of the plans for the
coming year. He was in
structed to report back to the
Board.
Mr. Hoefling spoke of the
meeting he and others
recently attended with the
Board of Commissioners
concerning the request for
funds from Buncombe County
for funds not to be used ex
clusively for Black Mountain
but for the eastern part of the
county.
The Mayor asked Mr. Tyson
about the streets to be paved
under the Powell Bill.
Wendell Begley asked about
the paving of Sunset Drive and
was told by Mr. Tyson that it
would be paved as far as it had
been widened. Mr. Cole talked
of the buffer zone surrounding
trailer parks. On a motion by
Mr. Greenwood and seconded
by Mrs. Brandon the Building
Inspector is to be instructed to
check on the law regarding
trailers, parks, tie downs, etc.
Passed.
The meeting was then ad
journed.
15 CENTS
McDowell Sheriff Refutes
Mundy’s Claims
McDowell County Sheriff J.
Hubert Haynes said that he
was unaware of a $200,000 suit
filed against him and Deputy
Eddie Smith until he read
Wednesday, April 28ths
edition of the Asheville
Citizen. The newspaper gave
an account of the suit filed in
Buncombe Superior Court by
William P. Mundy of Black
Mountain.
In the suit, Mundy alleges
that Deputy Smith arrested
him April 26, 1975, as he
stopped to drink water from a
satream on U.S. 70 between
Old Fort and Black Mountain.
He contends he was im
prisioned in McDowell County
Jail for about 10 hours and was
not advised of his rights or the
nature of the charges against
him as required by the United
States Constitution.
In an interview early today,
Sheriff Haynes says he recalls
[ountain
ing Pool
nation"
and $40 Family membership.
Membership includes
limitless swimming during
open hours for the summer of
’76. Regular entrance fees
are: 50 cents for children and
$1.00 for adults.
The pool will be open from
12 noon ti! 5:30 p.in. Monday
through Friday and on Sun
days. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. And this summer we
will also have night swimming
on Tuesday and Thursday
nights from 6 p.m. til 9 p.m.
Monday through Friday
mornings are being set aside
for swimming lessons, to be
instructed by the pool’s staff,
of which the schedule will be
announced at a later date.
Pool parties may be
arranged by contacting the
Town Manager at least a week
before the desired date of use.
Please remember that the
pool belongs to the people of
Black Mountain, and is a very
fine recreational facility of
which we should be proud. We
ask that everyone join us in
taking responsibility for its
beauty and the safety of those
enjoying this facility.
Therefore, we are aski ng that
parents accompany all
children under 7 years of age.
Remember, membership
cards are now available at the
Black Mountain Town Hall.
the incident and could
remember distinctly events
which took place during and
after Mundy’s arrest.
“Deputy Smith arrested
Mundy April 26, 1975. He was
booked at 5:39 p.m. that day,
charged with carrying a
concealed weapon,” he said.
A log kept by the Sheriff’s
Department which indicates
' all arrests, the time the person
is booked and the time
released, shows that Mundy
was arrested by Smith April
26, 1975, and booked at 5:30
p.m.
The log, filled out by a
former deputy Barry Bailey,
indicates that Mundy was
released from custody at 8:30
p.m. the same evening under
$200 bond signed by Mundy.
“When Smith arrested
Mundy and brought him to jail
we noticed that he was not in
good health. He told us of his
problems and that he was a
regular patient of Internal
Medical Associates.
“When he showed Deputy
Smith his medical bracelet, he
brought him downstairs and
allowed him to sit in the office
or outside on the por
ch. . whffctjfveT - place ne
wanted to sit.
“He made a phone call to his
sister. When we realized that
the man’s health was bad, our
department called Judge
Wade Matheny, District Court
Judge, told him of the cir
cumstances, and he agreed to
allow Mundy to sign his own
bond.
"While in custody, Mundy
did not ask for medical
treatment, but because of his
condition we did not want to
lock him up. He stayed
downstairs in our office.
“He called his sister but she
did not arrive to pick him up
until after he had called a taxi
and left,” the Sheriff ex
plained.
According to the Sheriff,
Mundy did not have enough
cash to pay the cab driver.
Deputy Smith gave him $6 of
his own money so he could
return to Black Mountain, he
said.
When asked why Mundy was
arrested Haynes said, “A fire
had been set in an area on Old
Fort Mountain that day and
we were working_ with the
Forest Service, patroling the
area.
“The description of a car
that had been seen in the area
of the fire matched the car
Mundy was driving. Deputy
Smith followed the car down
U.S. 70 to the Old Fort Super
Market.
‘‘Mundy left the super
market and traveled back up
the mountain on old U.S. 70.
That’s where Deputy Smith
stopped Mundy and searched
the automobile and discovered
the weapon,” Haynes said.
Mundy alleges in the suit
that Smith ransacked his car,
and seven rare coins disap
peared from his locked glove
box while he was in jail.
Sheriff Haynes said he was
not aware of any rare coins.
“Mundy never told us
anything about having rare
coins in the car,” he noted.
Mundy claims he was forced
to climb stairs and to sit or lie
down on concrete floors and
was given no medical treat
ment. He alleges that after
midnight he was put out on the
street where he lay in the
grass until an unidentified
person was obtained a taxi to
take him home to Black
Mountain.
Sheriff Haynes said several
witnesses were in the office
when Mundy was brought
downstairs to call his sister
and several persons saw
Deputy ifrnith give him money
for a taaSj'
“Our log indicates that he
was not released after mid
night, but at 11:30 p.ra., exactly
three hours after he was
brought in, the Sheriff stated.
The charge of carrying a
concealed weapon against
Mundy was later dismissed in
McDowell District Court.
Sheriff Haync* said the gun
Mundy was carrying was
returned to him after the court
judgement.
Mundy is asking $50,000
actual damages for pain,
suffering, ridicule, and injury
to reputation and $150,000
punitive damages.
He names Sheriff Haynes as
a defendant because Haynes is
responsible for the jail.
Sheriff Haynes said he can
prove by records or witnesses
that statements made by
Mundy in the suit are in
correct.
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JV1AY 9-16
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feature story
on page 6
Mrs• Cary Owen To Seek Re-election
Mrs. Charles D. (Cary)
Owen, Jr. announced,
Thursday, May 6, she would
be a candidate for re-election
to the Buncombe County
Board of Commissioners in
making this announcement
Mrs. Owen stated:
For the past three and a half
years I have served as a
member of the Buncombe
County Board of Com
missioners. Today I am an
nouncing my candidacy for re
election to this position.
I plan to run my campaign
based on a discussion of the
serious problems and the
important issues facing our
county and I invite the other
candidates to do the same.
The American people are
skeptical of people in political
life and sick and tired of
hearing them criticize each
other. 1 believe that the voters
desire and deserve a chance to
listen to the candidates views
and ideas about important
matters. Based on this type of
CARY OWEN
discussion our citizens should
be able to make wiser
decisions at the polls.
When I ran for election four
years ago 1 promised to work
hard, especially in trying to
improve our schools, our
water system and our en
vironment. Though much still
needs to be done, a great deal
of progress has been made.
School operating funds have
increased from 3.2 million
dollars in 1972 to 6.4 million in
1975. In addition, a con
siderable amount of money
has been budgeted and spent
for school construction. The
new Reynolds High School, the
South French Broad Gym and
the Asheville High School
Media Center are completed.
The new Erwin High School
and additions to thirteen
schools should be finished this
year. A new Hall Fletcher
School, a new Haw Creek
School and a new Swannanoa
School are already funded and
underway. The Count is
helping to finance the new
school building at the Or
thopedic Hospital and has
funded the acquisition of land
for additional projects in
several other areas. I hope
that the school authorities will
decide to employ architects
for the next projects on their
priority lists. If this is done,
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