Mars Hill College - Laurel Yearbook (Mars Hill, NC)

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L L lllllllllll fl I .ff artin Speaks to Students n September 24, 1985, the College Re- publicans hosted a town meeting at- tended by Governorrlim Martin. The idea of the town meeting dates back to the days of the first colonists discussing the gripes and concerns of the members of the community. In the town meetings, the residents and their elected officials found Out how decisions governing the people affected the immediate community, In keeping with this concept, Governor Martin was asked various ques- tions by members of the college community and the town community. On the list of to- pics discussed of regional and state impor- tance were the closing of textile mills, the murder of state troopers, road conditions throughout the state of North Carolina, and, on a national level. global defense and the skyrocketing dehcit. When asked about the problems facing the victims of layoffs from our struggling textile mills, Governor Martin stated that there is not much that can be done for those who are already out of jobs. In order to save the jobs of those still employed in the mills. he sug- gested that as consumers. we should purchase more products manufactured in the United States. He also recommended writing our Senators and Congressmen and urging them to vote for the Protectionist Bill, This bill would limit the importation of foreign com- modities and expand the export of American products. Concerning the problem of poor interstate roads and highways and the deaths of state patrolmen, Governor Martin stated that they are closely linked because the mon- ies for the operations of the Highway Patrol and the repair of our roads and highways come from the same depleted fund. The Governor and others are now lobbying for our state lesiglature to transfer monies from the General Fund to the Highway Fund for the repair of our road system and the increase of the number of state patrolmen. Although recent effons have been unsuccessful, he as- sured us that the effort to persuade his fellow lawmakers would continue. On national matters, such as global security and the spiraling deficit, he staunchly sup- ported the views ofthe Republican Party for a strong defense and a slow but steady reduc- tion of our national debt. The Governor's visit proved to be very inter- esting and gave people a great opportunity to gain insight into what our government is do- ing. It also gave them the chance to be a direct source of information. El -janice Davis People of all ages welcomed Governor Martin to Mars Hill on September 2-1, 1985. H Student Life: Governor

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i M S l g fffjljslg X!! J. A Da of Mountain Heritage s the leaves began to turn and fall came to Mars Hill, the college hosted the annual Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival. It was a celebration of the Appalachian way of life. Its main focus was on mountain music, dance, and crafts. This year a concert was given that centered on the music of the Appa- lachian dulcimer. It dates back to the Scotch- Irish settlement in the area. It is played by plucking the strings. The concert featured Don Pedi, Katie Cunningham, and Marilyn McMirn-McCredie. The thing that im- pressed me the most was how relaxing the music was, said judy Smith. Saturday morning was the craft festival. Booths and demonstrations were set up all across the quad. The demonstrations includ- ed blacksmithing, quilting, weaving, candle- making and soapmaking. Workshops on fid- dle, banjo, and Appalachian dulcimer were also offered. As always there were plenty of home baked goodies. The festivities culminated in the Minstrel of the Appalachiansn concert in Moore Audito- rium. This included everything from Mars I-Iill's own Bailey Mountain Cloggers to Doc Snodderlys Painless String Band. It was an evening of enjoyment as the performers blended their styles to present a unique and totally Appalachian experience. lj -jim Parks As part ofthe Lunsford Festival, the college clogging team, The Bailey Mountain Cloggers, performs two of their rou- tines. Peggy Ctilly, a senior elementary education major, and Walter Ruff, a senior history major, learn how soap used to be made. lf' Student Life: Lunsford Festival