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Black Mountain News *♦ Published each Thursday at Black Mountain. VC. 28711 Second class postage paid at Black Mountain. VC. Kstablished 1845 EDITOR Daniel A. Ward ADVERTISING MANAGER Regenia Byrd Published weekly by Mountain Media. Inc.. Grant Dickinson. General Manager. Sl'BSCRIPTION RATES: In Buncombe County. Year 15.29: Outside Buncombe County. Six Months. *3.20. One Year *10.40. Outside State. *12.00. This includes 4 percent VC. Sales Tax. CI.ASSIMKD ADS: Straight Set. No Borders, cuts or large type. 20 words or less *1.50: Over 20 words. .07 cents per word. CASH WITH COPY. I WOULD LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLACK MOUNTAIN NEWS Name_ Address _____________________ Zip - ; ■ Cash r Check Money Order n Bill me at this address Black Mountain News Mail To : P.O. Box 8 Black Mountain. VC. 28711 Jack Milbee would like to help your family's future. Call him at 669-6803 - oulllDarQ Clip and save by Naomi Elliott Brlgman Alderman Candidate My family and I live at 104 Disoway St. in Black Moun tain, and I am employed by Black Mountain Insurance and Realty, Inc., as an in surance agent. I attended Black Mountain Public Schools, Montreat Anderson College and Ap palachian State University, and taught in the Watauga and Gaston County School systems before returning to Black Mountain. At the present time, I am serving my second 3 yr. term, as secretary of the Black Mountain Planning Board. I have enjoyed working on the Planning Board and ap preciate the confidence that both the present Town Board and previous Town Board had in my abilities by appointing me to the Planning Board. I am a candidate for Alderman in this election, because I want to help our town and all of its citizens. I would like to stress here, that on controversial issues, I study both sides of the question, or issue, before I make a decision, and the final decision is my own. There has been a great deal of controversy in our town lately over several issues. When this type of thing slows the work of our city officials, everybody suffers We need people in our city government that can settle this type of thing quickly and get on with the business of winning the town. I urge each voter to choose the candidate that he thinks will do the best job on November 8, and remember that after you vote be willing to do your pact in making our 1 town a better place to live in. Don and Carol Rogers got a Simple Interest Loan at The Northwestern Bank... and look what it's getting them. If you're planning to winterize your home to save energy, come to The Northwestern Bank for a Simple Interest Loan. We’ll lend you the money you need to add extra insulation... put in storm windows and doors... or install a more efficient heating system. So when winter comes, your home will be more energy efficient. And that means lower heating costs. r. nere’s no better time than now to get your home ready for cold weather. And we have plenty of money to lend for home improvements. So come by The Northwestern Bank and talk with one of our loan officers. And get the money you need to winterize your home this winter. * THE NORTHWESTERN BANKaS^i Mwr*m fXK J*hIn Williams The Northwestern Bank Black Mountain Candidates9 addresses by Allred Tyson Alderman Candidate I am running for re-election to the Town Council because 1 am concerned about our town. In the next two years the elected officials face some hard decisions. No. 1 is which way we go to solve our water problems. During the past two years we have completed phase one of an engineers water study made for our town. Recent laws passed as to water quality may change the engineers’ plan for the other phases of this project. The decision we make will be very important. With the completion of 1-40 and its access to Black Mountain we have an op portunity for growth. We need to plan so as to maintain a healthy downtown and at tractive residential areas. We must continue to en courage the support of in terested citizens to improve our town by serving on various committees and being in volved in such projects as the Old Depot Renovation, Cherry Street renewal and the Sourwood program. All of these make our town a better place to live in. We must stay fiscally sound. The essential services such as fire protection, police, water and sewer, streets and sanitation should have first priority in allotment of town funds to insure their efficient operation. During the past two years I Have worked closely with the street department through the ;own manager to have better naintained streets and tidewalks. Many roads have seen paved or resurfaced on is fair a basis as we know iow. It is not an easy job. We lave had fine relations with the State Highway Depart ment. Recent resurfacing of the Montreat Road and finally the improvement of Craigmont Road are good examples of our requested being honored. It has been my good fortune to operate a successful business here for over 31 years. I have to make decisions every day. I believe I can use my experience as a businessman and a town of ficial to guide us in the right direction. I certainly appreciate the confidence you have shown in me by your vote in past elections and I hope you will vote for me again on November 8. Black Mountain is a great little town, in a beautiful part of the world, and I never fail to be thankful that I live here. CLEANING YOUR CHIMNEY By cleaning your chimney once a year, you can prac tically eliminate the chance of having a chimney fire. Fall is an excellent time to do this. —First, open the damper. -Find an old bedsheet, dip it in water, and wring it out. Hang this sheet over the the fireplace opening to keep soot from entering the room. -Fill a burlap sack or heavy paper bag with rags and a few rocks for weight. Tie a long rope to the bag and take your “sweeper’to the roof. Raise and lower the bag inside the chimney several times. ThatS it. by Don Hoefling Alderman Candidate My name is Don Foefling. I reside with my wife, Rita, and family at 203 Chapel Road. I am employed by singer Kearfott as a Senior Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer. Prior to being elected to the town Board of Black Moun tain, I served as chairman of the Recreation Advisory Council for the town, (2 year term). During the past two years many problems have been encountered by the town board and I do believe all issues were handled fairly for the best interest of all citizens of Black Mountain. While it is not possible to make a decision to please each person individually, I have tried to do my best to serve the town. Over the past two years, I have tried to listen and answer or act on any one individuals complaints and grievances, because I believe no com plaint or grievance is too small to listen or act upon. If re-elected on November S, I will continue to abide by my beliefs. It may not have been the answer you were looking for, but considerations had to be given to the needs of all of the people of Black Momtain. At the beginning of my term I was appointed by the Mayor as the Alderman representing the recreation for Black Mountain. Since that time we have improved our recreation program in the direction of becoming the better all around program in Buncombe County. Our whole program is being built around All The Citizens of Black Mountain, Senior citizens, middle aged adults, young adults, teen-agers, grammar school children, primary school children, and pre-school children. We have applied for Federal Funding for the renovation of the downstairs of the Club House, which will involve our Senior citizens, for the recreation area at the old youth colter, and for Fedreal Funding for the Mini-park. Major projects completed over the past two years are as 1UUUWB. 1. New swimming pool and bath house, 2. Lighting and up-grading of the tennis courts, 3. Sprinkling System on the Golf Course, 4. Cover for the pool to keep trash out over the winter months, 5. Path around the lake, and 6. New tractor for the Golf Course. Recreational activities held during fhe past two years for the citizens of Black Mountain are: 1. Programs relating to children of our town: A. Easter Egg hunt, B. Halloween Party, C. Fun days (dub house on Saturday morning), D. Soccer, E. Baton twirling, F. Tennis lessons and the tennis ladder, and G. Big wise Sound Factory Dance. 2. Programs relating to adults and familites: A. Women slimnastics, B. Co-ed BoUeyball, C. Mixed Basketball, D. Flea Market, E. Belly dancing, F. Tennis lessons and the tennis ladder, G. Tennis tournaments, H. Activities for Senior citizens, I. Street dances, J. Clogging, K. Arts and crafts in con junction with XYZ Club, and L. Golf tournaments. 3. Special programs: A. Schuffleboard and horseshoe pit, B. Joint bench purchase with the Kawanis for schuf fleboard and horseshoe pit, and C. Publishing weekly activities in the news. As you can see from the mentioned activities that our recreation programs are serving all the people of Black Mountain. Having been ap pointed alderman in charge of recreation, I still feel our water problem is and should be given the number one priority for the up-coming board regardless of who is elected. I, therefore, am asking for your vote of Con fidence on November 8 in order to continue our recreation program and to solve our towns water problems. Thank you and member Don’s the one for Alderman, vote Don Hoefling November 8. Living and Growing by Carl Manpower Family Counseling Service THE DOORMAT Ever feel like one? You know the symptoms, “that walked-on feeling; angry on the inside-smiling on the outside, stomach aches and tight throats, resentment,’ anxiety, depression, loss of respect, and all the'rest If you are like most of us, you’ve been partners with those feelings on many occasions. Why do we do it? Why do we let others use us and abuse us, however subtly even though we know we will pay a price? Hie biggest answer is fear. Fear of rejection, fear of being put down, fear of being at tacked, fear of standing out, fear of risking, and most important of all, fear of the unknown, generally play some part in our assuming a passive position. We hurt when we do it, maybe not now, but eventually, yet we continue. The process generally goes something like thia-we become involved in an in teraction which involves an expression of feelings and or ideas. To be honest in ex pressing ourselves, places us in a vulnerable position. We get frightened at the possibilities, swallow our feelings, and back down or censor what we really want to communicate. Usually we experience some immediate sense of relief, but eventually our repressed feelings make themselves visible to us. Call it a “fly now, pay later’ ap proach if you will, for in trying to smooth over conflict now, we set ourselves up formore serious problems in the future. Sane of us justify our passivity in the name of love. “IUust'^pukto’t say anything that would hurt Bill’or “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all’ are a couple of the phrases we hear. We see this protection of another as a “loving’act, but who are we really protecting There is very little thafis “loving'about dishonesty, and it is questionable that protecting another, and thus inhibiting their own respon sibility for coping with reality, is the “loving’ thing to do., When it is boiled down, the dependency that results from protecting others, and the dishonesty of repressed or denied feelings is for us, not them. Through an attitude of big you and little me, we gradually begin to loose sight of what “me* really is. Our ego becomes enmeshed or lost through our contact with others. They resent us for not being strong enough to be an equal, we resent ourselves for allowing others to dominate us. This resentment doesn't evaporate with time, nor does it generally leave of its own accord. It lies there and grows through the addition of more and more resentment. Then finally, like an over heated pressure cooker, it blows... It may not happen foi weeks, or months, or even years, but eventually it does happen. At that point, our behavior begins moving in another directions. And that brings us to next week’s topic “anger! NEWS FROM THE BUNCOMBE V hmI COUNTY I HI § extension! By* | SERVICE wmibimuimim P-0. BOX 7667, ASHEVILLE, N.C. 28807 255-5522 Five common flower garden plants, dahlia, canna, caladuim, gladiolus and tuberous begonia, do not over winter in most areas of North Carolina. To save the plants, lift roots, tubers or conns of these about the time of our first killing frost. They may be dug just after the foliage dries. Dig deep enough so that part of the plant will not be snapped off when lifted out of the soil. Leave soil around dahlia tubers, canna and caladuim roots. Store in a garage or other building until soil dries and falls away from plant parts. Shake soil off roots and tubas, and cut away dried stem. Discard im mediately any plant parts that show soft spots or disease. Place tubers and roots in old sawdust or peat moss, in a flat box or plastic bag with holes for ventilation. Store in a dry, cool place such as a basement Do not store on the back porch or in a garage. These plants cannot withstand freeling. Also, store away from danger of being eaten by rats, squirrels, etc. Crisp, fall days and hearty appetites help encourage a change in meal planning. Bean, split pea, and potato soups have a good many things in common. They are hearty soups for big appetites. They contain a lot of staying power, and they are low cost PREPARE YOUR FIREPLACE Since many homes are now being built or equipped with fireplaces as energy saving devices, homeowners should take the time to inspect their chimneys and surroundings for possible fire hazards. Beginning from the bottom and working to the top, here’s how an Institute spokesman suggests you check your chimney. -Be sure the chimney is well supported by a firm foun dation, such as a concrete slab. -Brick should be four inches thick with H-inch thick tile lining. -Unused flue openings should be closed up with solid masonry. Avoid metal caps that could rust out. --Combustible building material should not touch the chimney. -Check for loose, leaning, or cracked bricks, particularly in attics of concealed spaces. -Is your chimney high enough? It should be at least ' three feet above the roof peak, and two feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. Black Mtn. The Black Mountain Fire Department made two runs last week. On October 12, two trucks and 20 men answered a false alarm on North Fork Road. On October 16, one truck and 21 men pui out a fire in a trash menu items. Right now beans, split peas and potatoes are all in good supply, ready to help you curb the hearty cold weather appetites of family members. Not only that, but most folks are rediscovering the satisfaction of things homemade. When it comes to saying “Welcome Home’ a steaming bowl of hearty soup does it best. Plan to serve the family homeade soup often. Bean, split bea and potato soups are high in nutrition, being packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, and relatively low in cost. Continue to fertilize poin settia plants with a soluble complete fertilizer such as 20 20-20 twice each month. In order to prevent soluble salt buildup, make sure enough water or fertilizer solution is applied so the excess drains through the bottom of the container. Discard all surplus water collected. “Wmterize’your garden soil to eliminate many insects in the soil by plowing the ground this month and letting it lie fallow all winter. Let the turned soil lie rough so winter freezes can kill many ensects exposed In the plowing. Add fertilizer to the soil next spring before planting is done. Another system is to plant your vacant garden area in cover crops in early fall; these to be plowed under next spring. Residents of Western North Carolina can usually expect frost at this season of the year. Often the first frost of tell comes in association with a moving weather system and will probably not produce frost more than one or two nights in succession. The period following may be as much as two to four weeks of relatively mild growing weather. Some of the late garden vegetables may be protected by covering them and extending the growing season a little longer. Reflections I by Gretcben Corbitt September gave way to October. There was no other choice. October days are crisp with the crackly frosty early dawns and growing shorter. The long shoulders of the mountain ridges are casting their shadows. The hillsides are taking on the look of an artist’s canvas with a solid green backdrop broken here and there by beautiful brilliant splashes of varie-colors. Some of the trees are quick in giving over to autumn, abandoning themselves freely and easily, parading early in their gorgeous colors. But the big oaks hesitate. Their leaves cling stubbornly to their primeval virginal green. It is as if they offer grudingly one leaf at a time to the season. October nights are still and starlit. The night sounds form a perfect accompaniment for Fire Dept. can at the Juvenile Evaluation Center. The fire department am bulance made two emergency runs last week. The county Ambulance made 19 routine runs, four emergency and was not needed on one. drowsy lull contentment. These can be like lullabies and refreshments upon waking. If the day has taken its toll of strength, the nights fill and replenish, giving to each the cool dawns and a sense of power and serenity. The spring of life rewinds itself. There is a surge of full health and inner sap which flows through joyously. Scon a blustery cola wind from a northerly direction will blowup and a sleet storm will squall fretfully as November is ushered in. The last leaf will be driven from its prime seat. The trees will be stripped down to the nudeness of winter, exposed, frozen, and shrunken. To clothe them the Creator will choose a feathery white garment of snow fresh out of heaven. With no previous wear of soil from past winters. No re-cycling of the beautiful glittering cloak The little creeks and theii tributaries will be locked into stillness. The surface of the earth will shiver under it! pressure. This day in October, is lik< plunging into last minutt preparations for a tremendou! expedition. The tomorrow: will be completely an< refreshingly new. They wil come to us untarnished an< will leave in the condition u which they have been handled The last of the harvest u diminishing. A true test o fruitful or non-fruit ful plan ting. It is a time for reflectin and mirroring the task that was at hand only a few month! ()A3t. Quickly must we take in al the greens and the golds anc the reds from God’s work 01 superb art, nature. It is t savings against the gray skie: ahead. Breathe deep and let th< eyes drink the full cup of tlx hills. No dregs to be found
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