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Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Labor Day: A chance of showers between 11 a.m. and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
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3402 or 828-559-4044. 2013 COMMUNITY THE McDOWELL Breakfast From Page 1A the classroom for the first part of the morning. The Boohoo Breakfast was designed so that support staff could help any parents who may be a little down because their child is going to school for the first time, and for those who are celebrating their child's first day of school." Among those sitting at the tables lined with tissues and party blowers were Sally McClure and her younger daughter, Millie. McClure stated that her household had been anxious about her son Silas' first day of school. "We've all been a little nervous and anxious about school starting," said McClure.
"This morning when I dropped my son off at class he said he was good and that I could leave. Today has been a little sad, but I think things will get easier because I still have my daughter at home with me." Like McClure, Aprille Bailey's son, Andrew, didn't have trouble adjusting to school. "This morning went smoothly," said Bailey. "I thought it would be hard for him, but he really was fine with going into class. This morning wasn't as bad for me as last night.
I cried then. Today I'm just a little sad about him going to school." Janice Sigmon and her granddaughter, Konstance Brown, arrived at school on the wrong day, but still enjoyed talking to others at the school function. For Konstance, waiting to go to class was a bigger deal than leaving her grandmother's house for the classroom. "I wanted to ride the bus and go to school today," said the rambunctious youngster who was celebrating her early arrival at the school by blowing a party blower. "I've got my bookbag ready and Parents said they were relieved that they had got to talk with others about the separation anxiety they were feeling.
"I've heard of other schools doing this kind of breakfast and it's great," said McClure. "I think we all worry about our kids on their first day of school. It's only natural." Breakfast Deaths landfuneralhome.com. Westmoreland Funeral Home is assisting the family. Annie Smith MARION Mrs.
Annie Mace Smith, 75, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Autumn Care, of Marion, where her remaining family was by her side at her passing. A native of McDowell County, Annie was born June 20, 1938, to the late Clarence Mace and Eula Waycaster Mace. At the age of 16, she met her husband to be, William Smith. William was retired from the U.
S. Navy, so they traveled a lot during his time in the service. After his retirement, they moved to Florida, where they resided until 1990. They then moved back to their beloved mountains, SO that she could care for her brother-in-law. They both volunteered with Meals on Wheels until William passed away, following 49 years of marriage.
She attended Sunnyvale Baptist Church in Old Fort, as long as she was able. She is survived by her brother, John Mace and wife, Mary, of Marion; two sisters, Martha McLaughlin and Rachel Mace, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m., in Westmoreland Chapel, with the Rev. Ronnie Gentry officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will follow, in the McKinney Gap Cemetery, in Spruce Pine. Flowers are acceptable and appreciated. Those wishing to make' a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider the American Diabetes Association at 16-A Brozzini Greenville, SC 29615. online register is available under "obituaries" at www.westmore 88, died Friday, Aug.
30, 2013. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 2, at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends this afternoon (Sunday, Sept. 1), from 4 to 6 p.m.
at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. Lottie Swink MORGANTON Lottie Huffman Julie Beth Kuhn MORGANTON. Julie Beth Kuhn, 53, of Morganton, died peacefully at home Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, following courageous 6-year battle with cancer. Julie was born Oct.
2, 1959, in Los Angeles County, to Hans and the late Doris Kaichen. Julie was a devoted wife and mother, and a successful health educator. Her passion was enjoying nature's splendor with family and friends. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband of almost 25 years, James Kuhn; sons, Justin and Jared; and her sister, Susan Vasquez and husband, Davil. She also leaves behind her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary Ann and Roy Kuhn; brothers-in-law, Michael Kuhn, Dennis Kuhn and Joe McGowan; sisters-inlaw, Laura McGowan and Tara Kuhn; nieces and nephews, Sander, Cypress, Heron, Rose, Patrick, Elizabeth and Kevin; three cousins; and many friends, all of whom she dearly cherished.
A memorial service will be held at Silver Creek Plantation (Pavilion) Friday, Sept. 6, at 4:30 p.m. A reception in the clubhouse will follow the service. Online condolences can be left on her Facebook page (www.facebook. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 184, P.O.
Box 459, Morganton, NC 28680 Valdese Family Funeral Care has the honor of serving the Kuhn Family. NEWS www.mcdowellnews.com his wife of many years, Paula Ehrhardt McCurry, of the home; one sister, Faye Perkins, of Bandera, Texas; his children, Harold Richard McCurry, Gerlinde McCurry, Libby Bloomfield and husband, Rick, Virgil Paul McCurry and wife, Pamela, Charles Ray McCurry and Angela Milliken and husband, Frankie; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Rutherford McDowell Counties for their kindness and care throughout his battle with Parkinson's. The family received friends at Kirksey funeral home Saturday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at Montford Cove Missionary Baptist Church today (Sunday, Sept. 1), at 1 p.m., with the Revs. Chris Osborne and Cy Miller officiating. Memorials Contributions may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
Words of comfort may be shared with the McCurry family at www. kirkseyfhmarion.com. Richard McCurry MARION Richard Harold McCurry, 92, of Whitehouse Community, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at his home. Harold was born April 30, 1921, in Hendersonville to William Virgil and Montrey Constance McCurry and later resided in McDowell County.
Upon leaving school, Harold set off on his life adventures across the United States and joined the U.S. Army in Washington State. He bravely served his country, for 21 years during World War II and Korea, impacting the lives of many along the way and received numerous military commendations. After retiring from the military, Harold pursued a career as a barber, then later as a Quality Control Manager at Collins Aikman in Old Fort. During this time he also kept his farm, his garden, his herd of cattle, and focused on raising his children.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, wood working and nature. Harold is preceded in death by his parents; many of his brothers and sisters; one daughter, Peggy Ann McCurry; and one son, Harold Dean McCurry. Harold is survived by MORGANTON Russell Gaylord, 88, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept.
7, at Glen Alpine United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family. Virgie Pope Stott UNION MILLS Russell Gaylord Mrs.
Virgie Pope Stott, 76, of Union Mills, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. A service in celebration of her life will be held Monday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. at Montford Cove Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Westmoreland Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. NC audit cites laptop misuse by school CIO RALEIGH A state audit says a University of North Carolina School of the Arts employee misused state property when she brought home a school computer for her son. State Auditor Beth Wood on Thursday released findings of an investigation that originated from a tip.
The report says the chief information officer acquired an Apple MacBook Pro for the Winston-Salem school in 2010 that cost more than $2,000, but she said the laptop had connectivity problems and acquired another computer. Auditors say she took home the first laptop, which appeared to work properly and her son used at Appalachian State University. Interim Chancellor James Moeser says the school took disciplinary action against the unnamed employee but did not say how. He says other changes are being made to reduce property misuse. The Associated Press City Council Preview Demolishing house, closing street on agenda A From staff reports Director Ellis Hankins, ties' conference.
city property on College The Marion City Council will talk about the demolition of a dilapidated house at Tuesday's regular meeting. The City Council will hold the first of the two regular meetings for September on Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall. The public comment period will be held so folks can talk to their city officials about items that are not on the agenda. Council will next consider adopting an ordinance to authorize the demolition of a dilapidated house.
Council will consider a request to close the section of Main Street between Fort and Court streets for the Difference Makers Bike Night scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21. City officials will also adopt a resolution honoring N.C. League of Municipalities Executive Like the McDowell News? Call 652-3313 to subscribe upon his retirement. They Council will approve the voting consider delegate and alternate for quest the League of Municipali- for a right PROUD MEMBERS OF THE will review and approval of a refrom Duke Energy of way across Drive.
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