Lewisburg Merchants Endorse
Site For Local College Here
an Photo
)her Ken Sherman
a collection of his pho-
on display at Carnegie
December 1.
was born in New
moved to Orange
California. when he was
has taken photographs
eight when he won
two rolls of film
of light bulbs as
prize in a coloring
Sponsored by a super-
It= Los Angeles. At the
Wanted to win the sec-
prize, a bicycle, how-
he got the camera, he
with photography. He
during high school
sports events and
work as a fl'eelance
in the 1960s. A
ssignment for Psy-
magazine in 1971
to Appalachia. He
~r~ asked to photograph
Sial churches in the re-
of the region
of the people
him greatly. He kept
to visit West Virginia
assignment. In 1979,
a 60-acre ridgetop
Oreenbrier County and
tile Mountain
home.
Nikon House in New
hosted his exhibition
Place in Ap-
Mr Sherman feels this
)icts an area where
Still share and will take
for their favors -- where
are welcome." He also
Ite to what he calls "a
from that of
America, left by the
and mostly forgotten."
portray various
Williams
Auctioneer
W. Williams has com-
:basic course in auc-
affered by the Men-
of Auctioneering
North Carolina,
awarded a di-
is designed to
train people in auc-
are courses
livestock, automo-
business llquida-
n galleries, con-
farm equipment,
~hlering, advertising,
bid-calllng, and
flty includes 16
business men.
each lasting two
COnducted each year.
COnsists of over I00
Auctions are
the public is
Students do the ac-
was one of 49
~'ho completed the
Auctioneering.
communities in the region, in-
habited by people full of native
wit and common sense, who re-
main resilient despite their lack
of material possessions. ~rhese
individuals are imbued with a
deep inner goodness and a vital-
ity that springs out of their sur-
roundings," states Mr Sherman.
Also on exhibition at the Nikon
House was "~l'he Influence of Sci-
ence and Technology on Our
Lives." This project highlights
both the positive and negative ef-
fects of technological change --
and constitutes a cross-section
of pictures taken by Mr Sherman
during his career.
His pictures have appeared in
Life, Discover, National Geo-
graphic Traveler, The New York
Times Magazine, Los Angeles
Times Magazine, and others. Mr
Sherman has just received an
assignment from National Geo-
graphic to do a story on Ap-
palachia.
"Insph'ed by such black-and-
while masters as Walker Evans.
W. Eugene Smith, Dorothea
Lange and Andre Kertez, Mr
Sherman's work has been called
'color in the black-and-white tra-
dition." He uses color as an inte-
gral, natural component of a pic-
ture, but heMs it secondary to
the strength of the graphic im-
age. He uses his camera as a
means to capture the spirit of
his subjects, preferring 35mm
because its spontaneity and re
sponsiveness allow him to main-
tain pace with a dynamic envi-
ronment," according to Carnegie
Hall's Artistic Director Mary Leb.
This exhibit will be on display
through the month of December.
For additional information, call
645-7917.
Democratic Xmas
Dinner Dec. 5
By Jonathan Wright
Points ill favor of moving the
Greenbrier Community College
Center (GCCC) to tile present
site of the Greenbrier Center
(fornlerly Greenbrier College for
Wonlerl) were presented by
members of the Lewisburg Mer-
chants Association at a meeting
November 15 at tile Greenbrier
Valley Airport in Maxwelton.
The Greenbrier Center, a resi-
dential facility for the develop-
mentally d.isabled, is planning to
build new facilities on McIlhen-
nay Road and has announced
plans to vacate the present
building. No definite date has
been given Ior vacating the
building, however.
The points in favor for the
move to tile Greenbrier Center
were directed to GCCC Dean
James Cox, who attended the
meeting. Merchant Liz Scott
said, "This site would offer you
instant identity and would chal-
lenge your institution to offer the
sortie to your students as had
been offered at Greenbrier Col-
lege for Women. Mrs Scott said
the tree-lined, "traditional" lea-
lures of tile eampus, along with
its proximity to Carnegie H~l's
cultnral activities, would be con-
ducive to the college.
Planning consultant David
Halley, who is helping devise a
strategic plan lbr tile city. said
hoped-lot exit/entrance ramps
at Interstale 64 and U. S. 60 at
Richlands would provide access
to Lewisburg from the west. The
facility wouM relieve some of the
traffic problems of motorists en-
terhlg and exiting town and
would give easy access to the
possible college site in downtown
Lewisburg. Mr Halley said stu-
dents could park on campus and
could then easily walk downtown
for hmch and shopping needs.
Merchant Munir Yarid said.
"We're riot talking big bucks
here. The building is strong on
its owrl and can be restored tbr a
lninilntlnl amount of money
compared to what would be
spent putting up a new build
ing." Mr Yarid also said the
taeility's swhnming pool could be
useful not only to GCCC but also
to GEHS in starting a competi-
tive swhnming program.
Dr Cox replied by saying the
campus is a beautiful site. "I'm
very impressed with it--it's a
very collegiate setting." }te men-
tioned two drawbacks to tile pro-
posal, however: file cost of reno-
vation and the utility bills, Costs
of $2.5 million to $3 million
could be expected to remodel the
building, he said, and the college
would likely have insuffh:ient
limds to pay the utilities for the
large building. "We don't really
need all that space, either," he
added. "We need only about
30,000 square feet. The Green-
brier Center has about 160,000."
The present GCCC facilities, on
tile campus of the West Virginia
School of Osteopathic Medicine.
contain 14,000 square feet.
Merchants countered by say-
ing the building would provide
room for growth and could be
renovated in ptlases, Elaine
Pugh, president of the Mer-
chants Association and vice-
presklent of the Greenbrier Col-
lege Alumnae Association, said
the Greenbrier College alumnae
would provide tlnancial support
in GCCC's efforts to relocate to
the facility. Dr Cox said he
would welcome any projected fig-
ures relating to such efforts.
The Bluefield State College
Board of Advisors will meet De-
cember 6 to consider informa-
tion gaihered on all proposed
sites, which include tile Green-
brier Center, a plot on the north
side of Sparian Stadhlm at
Greenbrier East High School in
Fairtea; anti two sites north of
Lewisburg on U. S. 219. Dr Cox
said a decision on the site will
likely not be made until March.
YOUR ADVERTISMENT
LOOKS
IN
THE MOUNTAIN M
"llae Greenbrler County Demo-
cratlc Woman's Club will meet
Wednesday, December 5, 6:30
p.m., at the home of Mr and Mrs
Okey McCraw in Lewisburg.
All Democrats are asked to
take a dish of their favorite food.
Following the dinner an Auc-
tion will be held. Members are
asked to take articles suitable
for Christmas gifts for this event.
The auctioneer will be Kenny
Baker with Irma Powell as his
assistant.
Meat, bread and drinks will be
provided by Mr and Mrs
McCraw. Those attending are
asked to take vegetables, salad.
or dessert.
Emmanuel Methodist Church
in Asbury will hold a revial start-
ing Monday, December 3, at 7
p.m.
Pastor Garland Grove and the
congregation invite everyone to
attend.
* Special music will be per-
} formed every evening.
research
aisles.
ltter of
breath.
SeaI Peopte ®
Y
ton St.
rg, WV
Hours:
10-5
• PRINTS
ON CARPETS BY
& MANNINGTON
& FLOOR COVERINGS BY
Special distributor lines of carpets,
floor coverings and tiles.
Buy now and have your new look
installed for the holidays
KITCHENS & CARPETS PLUS
Route 60 & Anjean Road, Rupert 392-6941
The Mountain Messenger,Thursday, November 29, 1990 3A
I l Ircf Tiahf / ' '' '"'"'
A- A t. i, / CONTACT THE °
In Lewisburg / MOUNTAINM?SENGER
Lewlsburg's First Night fes-
tivities may be on a smaller scale
than those of larger cities, but
the annual event draws increas
ing interest and participation
each year, organizers say.
Lewisburg joins over 34 cities
throughout the United States
and Canada which last year held
First Night celebrations, focus-
ing attention on winter tradi-
tions and fantasy.
Lewisburg's First Night activi-
ties will begin at 6:30 p.m. De-
cember 5 at Andrew Lewis Park.
The chorus and brass ensemble
from Lewisburg Junior High
School will perform, and tile
crowd will be led ill carols. Win-
nlng Christmas essays from Ix~-
wisburg-Bolhlg Intermediate
School students will be read.
and savings bonds will be pre-
sented to their authors. At the
end of the program, a new Nor
way spruce tree, recently do
noted to the park and decorated
by Lewisburg students, will be
lighted. The Quota Club will
decorate the park ill preparation
for the celebration, and the Le-
wlsburg Rotary Club will serve
hot chocolate. Audience nlem-
bers will also be provided
candles for a candlelight care
many.
Culminating the festivities
will be the arrival of Santa Claus
in a carriage pulled by six of
Bedford Hinkle's Belgian horses.
Mr Claus will give candy to the
children.
The Lewisburg Foundation
sponsors the annual event. The
Lewisburg Volunteer Fire De
partment will instMl the Christ-
mas lights on the tree.
Find the time.
Have a manmaogram.
you .lfth, chatuze ofa hfi- c.
YOUR NEWS
122 NORTH COURT ST.
LEWiSBURG, 24901
647-5724
__ I II
If~ ! John D. "~
I I IE [ Longanacre
IOwner'''oirect°r
~:~i Longanacre
Funeral Home ../
PSE,PLANNING AND CHOOSING
YOUR CEMETERY LOT
We plan our futures with such
care,Yet our futures must include a fi-
hal resting place - and that frequently
receives little or no planning. Sparing
the bereaved this emotional detail and
the anxieties with which it is associ
ated, this is a wise thing you can do
ahead of time
Presented here, then, are several
questions often asked about the early
selection of a cemetery lot You might
well ask them of yourself: 1. Which cemetery and location of
plot?
2. How many spaces and what's
the cost?
3. If we move away from here, will
the cemetery buy the lots back?
4 Can t sell my lots to someone
else?
5. Is the cemetery properly funded
for Perpetual Care?
Some of these questions can't be an-
swered without some action on your
part You should investigate and dis-
cuss them with representatives of
cemeteries under consideration
If you have specific questions, feel
free to call on us We'll try to hetp you
find the answers•
LONGANACRE
FUNERAL HOME
Fort Spring, WV
647-4025
I
.be tinw-tested favorite
With its perfect fit, soft comfort and versotilestyle, this Naturalizer pump
has earned a treasured place in many women s wardrobes. Make it your
new favorite
$42.95
MACEY
Lewlsburg, WV 24901
Phone: 645-1944
( Formerly The Squire's Inn )
On Williamsburg Road in CUntonviUe.
Good food & your favorite legal beverages
O
O
November 30 & 31
Square Dancing
