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6 - Hinton News Tues. Feb. 9, 2016 ,
Picture: left to right, Elizabeth Reed, Andrea Adkins, Bobby Cox
and Katherine Holt.
Have you ever wondered about Commission then commissioned an
the history of the buildings around architect by the name of Frank
our small area? Who came up with Pierce Milburn to draw up the
the idea to build it? When was it addition of the towers where the
built? Why they were built in the vaults would be placed. The towers
places that they were. The Hinton were built by Withrow Lumber
Woman's Club had a presentation Company. In 1925 commissioners
made by Bobby Cox in which he gave then had an architect named R L
some history on the Summers Whitten to do the new addition,
County Courthouse. Bobby told the doubling the building in size and
ladies that he had worked at the adding two more octahedraltowers.
courthouse for 25 years before he The final addition was added in 1940
had to retire. Before he began which consisted of office space and
working there, his dad worked there vaults for the county clerks.
as maintenance supervisor. Thefirst Mr. Cox discussed several
phase of the. courthouse started in different things as he gave the ladies
1875 when the County Commission just a little bit of the history on the
sought J B Peck and J C McDonald courthouse. The ladies enjoyed
to build a 50x50 block building with reminiscing about the areas they
a hip roof. remembered from days gone by. He
As the years went by the nextwas very informative and the ladies
phase came about when they were enjoyed the presentation.
in need of vaults. The County
Beverly Ballengee
Gift Wrapping? Ever wonder
what 4t takes to make the gift a
special item that someone may
enjoy. Beverly Ballengee came and
gave the ladies a demonstration on
how to wrap gifts. She told the ladies
that there are (3) points to
remember when it comes to g!ft
wrapping. These three (3) points are:
you will need. This would include:
scissors, tape, paper, ribbon, bows,
even stamps if you want to put a
personal touch to the gift. You want
to make sure you have plenty
supplies tbr everyone involved from
even the youngest to the oldest
person there.
Finally it comes to the
plan, prepare, and present, presentation of the gift you're
, First thing you want to do is plan. wrapping. You want this gift to show
Plan a day when you have time and . the love that you feel for the person/
there will not be a need to rush persons that's to receiv.e it. If,it's a
through gift wrapping . You could gift that you want to put a card with
invite friends and family to come enclose the card in the package
together and spend the day gift before you wrap it. You can decorate
wrappingwhetherit'sforabirthda:y, the gift with ribbon to make it
or Christmas, or any other occasion beautiful. Take these key points and
that may arise, use them the next time you wrap a
Next as you prepare to gift wrap, gift and see how much your time can
you need to gather all the supplies be appreciated.
People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and
courageously. This is how character is built.
--Eleanor Roosevelt
A baby blue whale is 25 feet long at birth.
Hot Tips For Cold Weather Well-Being
(NAPS)--You may give a warm
welcome to these ideas from the
experts at Shriners Hospitals for
Childrenmtheir mission to
improve lives of children includes
helping to keep them safe--on
how to protect kids when the
weather is ccld and rough.
Winter Sports
Always wear appropriate and ..... ....
proper-fitting protective gear,
including a helmet when skiing, /
s.ledding, snowboarding or play .....
ing hockey. Parents may have to remind chil,
Wear layers of close-fittin'g dren playing outdoors in cold
clothing; keep scarves tucked in. weather to come in before they
Fight Frostbite get hypothermia.
Be aware of the potential for
frostbite, which can be associated breaks and stay hydrated.
bcith 'hypothermia and require •Use an appropriate shovel for
emergency medical care. Children your height and ability and use
can be at a greater risk because proper lifting technique. Don't
they lose heat from their skin twist and throw the snow over
more rapidly, your shoulder.
The areas most prone to frost- •If you use a snowblower,
bite are the nose, ears, hands, remember to protect your eyes
feet, face and head. Appropriate and ears with safety glasses and
clothing can help reduce the risk earplugs, especially with gas-pow-
of frostbite, ered models.
Snow Removal •Never put your hand inside
According to the U.S. Consumer the machine. If it jams, turn it
Product Safety Commission, more off and remove the jam with a
than 16,000 people are treated in solid object.
emergency rooms annually for•Do not leave the device unat-
injuries sustained while removing tended when it is turned on.
snow manually; more than 6,000 •Never add fuel when the
while using a snowblower, engine is running.
To clear snow safely: • Stay away from the engine. It
• Remove twigs, rocks and toys can be hot enough to burn.
or other items from your drive- eBe aware of the power cord, if
way and sidewalks before theusing an electric model, so you
snow starts. . don't trip over it.
• Check with your physician •Never remove any safety
and be sure you are healthy devices.
enough for strenuous activity. • Keep children 15 and younger
• Dress appropriately, including indoors when snowblowers are in
a head covering, mittens or gloves, use.
socks and slip-resistant shoes. Learn More
• Clear snow early and oftenFurther facts are at shriners
and pace yourself; take frequent hospitalsforchildren.org.
Tech Topics
Top Five Reasons To Go Digital
The hit movie "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is just a click away when
you buy digitally.
(NAPS) These days, we have3) Did We Mention It's EASY?.
"smart" everythings--smart cars, Despite what many people
smartphones, smart televisions-- think, there is more than one
but it seems most Americans still place to buy a movie digitally.
don't feel quite as smart as their While iTunes is ~ndeed one of the
electronics when it comes to down- largest digital stores, depending
loading digital movies. Most of us on what device(s) you have, you
don't think twice before download- can also buy movies online from
ing a song or even a full album; other digital retailers such as
we'll download apps until our Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, and
thumbs are sore, and according to Xbox Video, as well as devices like
a 2013 study done by the PEW Apple TV. In almost any case,
Research Center, nearly 60 per- from powering on to watching a
cent of Americans think online movie, you're usually less than
dating is a great way to meet peo- three clicks away.
ple--and yet, for some reason, 4) AnyDevice, Anywhere...
most of us still don't know how Kids today aren't used to being
easy it is to purchase movies bound by the power cord and
online. Well, it's time to change more often than not will choose to
that. Here are the top five reasons watch their favorite movies on
to go digital with your film library, tablets and phones over the tra-
1) The Cool Factor ditional television. When you buy
Whether you're the world's a movie digitally, you can create
biggest fan or a parent trying to get an instant theater on any device
a jump on movie night, buying digi- linked to your account including
tal allows fanboys and families tablets, smartphones, computers
alike to be the first to get the and Internet-connected TVs, so
newest blockbusters, often well in you can watch in any room in the
advance of the traditional in-store house--or even on the road!
sale. For example, DreamWorks When you purchase your movies
Animation's "How to Train Your digitally, they can go where you
Dragon 2," one of the most antici- go--no extra baggage required.
pared movies to own, is not coming 5) All the Perks_and Then Some
out on Blu-ray/DVD until Novem- Not only do you get early
ber ll...but do you know when it's access and an incredibly high-
available digitally? It's available for quality viewing experience, your
you to watch right now! Grab that digital purchase comes with all
popcorn, invite your kids' friends the special content exclusive to
over, and get instant ranking as the the home entertainment release. •
coolest parent on the block. For example, "How to Train Your
2) Instant Gratification Dragon 2" is accompanied by
When your family wants to hours of bonus materials includ-
watch a new movie RIGHT NOW, ing four exclusive featurettes,
not only do you not need to hunt deleted scenes and a 60-minute
down your favorite title or wait for behind-the-scenes documentary
a disc to be delivered from an about the making of.the film.
online store--when you buy digi- By going digital, you might say
tally, you can go from click to watch great entertainment can always
in less than a minute. Gone are the be at your fingertips. After all, if ,
days when downloading was slow we live in an era in which cars can
and cumbersome; now you can own park themselves, don't we owe it
and stream a movie" in less time to ourselves to make our film col-
than it takes a DVD to load~ lection a little smarter?
***
Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them
open.
--Elmer G. Letterman
***
The first long-distance roads in Europe--including Englandmwere
built by Imperial Rome for its legions. Some of these still serve as the
basis for modern roads.
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Date Tour Per Person Price
Feb 7-11 * Mardi Gras / Mobile, AL ............................................ 675
Feb 13-15 * Valentine's Day in the Sinoky Mountains ................ 450
Feb 15 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Feb 19-22 Daytona 300 XFINITY / 500 Sprint Cup .................... 775
Feb 20-28 * Florida / The Grand Tour/Key West .................. !,465
Feb 21-23 * Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA .................. 275
Feb 26&27 * Southern Spring Show / Charlotte, NC ...................... 60
Feb 27 "Juseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreameoat" ....i 15
Feb 27-28 * Winter Wildlife Cruise / Virginia Beach .................. 295
Feb 29 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Mar 4 * Suuthern Spring Show / Charlotte, NC ...................... 60
Mar 5 Southern Spring Show / Charlotte, NC ......................... 60
Mar6-9 Atlantic City / Resorts Casino & Hotel ........................ 350
Mar I 1-13 * Philadelphia Flower Show .......................................... 445
Mar 12&i9 ltighland Maple Festival .................................................. 55
Mar 13-19 Texas, "A Whole Other Country". ........................... 1,195
Mar 17-19 * Quilt Week / Lancaster, PA .................. . ..................... 325
Mar 17-23 Baseball Spring Training ............................................... 895
Mar 28 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Apr 8-9 * "Samson" / Lancaster, PA .......................................... 325
Apr 10-12 Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA ..................... 275
Apr 1 !-15 * Charleston & Savannah / Southern Springtime .....925
Apr 15-17 * Washington, D.C./CherD. Blussum Festival .......... 450
Apr 16 Ililtmore House / Festival of Flowers ............................. 95
Apr 17-23 Louisiana Cajun Conntry .............................................. 995
Apr 17-May 3 * The (;real Southwest / California / Motorcoach. 2,625
Apr 18 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Apr 20-21 "Jersey Boys" / Washington, D.C ................................. 295
Apr 23 * Biltmore House / Festival of Flowers .......................... 95
Apr 30 Billy Graham Library / Stowe Botanical Gardens ...... 60
May 7 "Lion King" / Altria Theater/Richmond. VA ........... 150
May 9 Ilarrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
May 9-12 Golden Isles of Georgia .................................................. 795
May 9 * And), (;riffith M-'tyberry/Mt Airy, NC ..................... 65
May 10-13 * Tnlip Festival / Holland, M 1 ....................................... 595
May 10-29 San Francisco, CA & The Pacific Northwest .......... 2,695
May I I * Shatley Springs Inn / Fresco Paintings / Lunch ........ 60
May 12-15 Baseball/3 Stadiums/Orioles/Phillies/Nationals .....675
May 13-15 New York City / Springtime .......................................... 995
May 13-15 Washingtun, D.C. / Our Nation's Capital ................... 395
May 14-15 Tangier Island / Mnutieelln ........................................... 275
May 14 * North Carolina Zoo/AshebuJ~o, NC ........................... 55
May 14 ".Jeanne Robertson" / Ahingdon, VA ............................. 75
May 15-!8 Atlantic City / Resorls Casino & Hotel ........................ 350
May 17 Andy (;riffilh MayberD, / MI AiD, NC ........................ 65
May 17-21 Hudson River / West Point / C ulinaD' Inslitnlc ......... 825
May 22-28 * Branson, MO / America's Music Show Capital .. I,I 50
May 26-28 "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ............................................. 495
M~,v 28-30 Nashville, TN / Mnsic City USA ................................... 495
Jun 2-6 * Basehall/3 Stadiums/Cardinals/Cubs/Indians.....850
J un 4 Charloltc Motor Spced~vay/NASCAR Hall of Fame ....... 75
Jan 6-10 Florida's Northeastern Shore/Amelia Island ........... 795
Jun 8-12 * Kentucky Bluegrass / Rcnfro Valley ......................... 795
.lun 10-12 Washington, D.C. / Oar Nation's Capital ................... 395
.lun I 1-20 Nova Scotia & The Atlantic Provinces .................... 1,525
Jun 11-21 * Seattle Northwest Fly / Land .................................. 2,575
Jun 12-18 * Florida's Walt Disney World ................................. 1,325
Jun 12-18 * Niagaml Falls/Muntreal & Quebec ...................... 1,150
.hm 17-18 "Samson" / Lancaster, I'A ............................................. 325
Jun 17-18 * SSSHH! It's a Secret .................................................... 3"/5
Jun 18-26 * Michigan & The Grand Ilolel / Chicago .............. !,675
Jua 20-23 Sands Casino / Bethlehem, PA / New York City. ....... 465
Jun 22-25 * Creation Museum ~Cincinaati Zoo .......................... 395
Jun 24-,hal 9 * Alaska & Canada Fl~' / Laml / Northbound ........ 4,625
Jun 26-Jul 2 Branson, MO / America's Music Show Capital ..... 1,150
Jun 27 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Jul 2- I I * Hawaii / Honolulu / Waikiki .................................. 3,295
Jul 2-5 Baseball / Fenway Park/ Boston Red Sox ................... 750
Jul 9-16 Summer in New England /Martha's Vineyard ..... 1,450
Jul 9-26 Newfoundland / Labrador / Nova Scotia ................. 2,650
Jnl 10-16 Niagara Falls/Montreal & Quebec ......................... !,i50
Jul 10-24 * Canyonlands / Our Most Scenic Tour .................. 2,550
Jul 10-Aug 7 * Alaska & C~nada's Yukon by Motorcoach ......... 5,095
Jul 11-26 * Alaska & Canada Fly / Land / Southbound ........ 4,625
Jul 18 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Ju122-23 "Phantom of the Opera" ................................................ 375
Ju122-24 Nashville, TN / Music City USA ................................... 495
Ja124-26 Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA ..................... 275
.lu128-Aug 6 * Glacier National Park / Yellowstone / Fly ............ 3,I 50
Ju129-30 Western Maryland So;lli~c Railroad ............................. 275
: Ang I-4 Baseball / NY Mets / NY Yankees ................................ 750
Aug~f:6 ~ ~ ~ :*~Am|shiAcres Fc[.v~lv~l'/Napanee, IN .......................... 425
Aug 4-6 "Samson?' / Lancaster, PA ............................................ 495
Aug 6 * "Song of the Mountains" / Marion, VA ...................... 60
Aug 7-13 Niagara Falls / Montreal & Quebec ......................... !,150
Aug 8-18 * North & South Dakota / Fly / Land ...................... 2,595
Aug 8-27 * San Francisco, CA & The Pacific Northwest ...... 2,695
Aug 8 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC ........................... , ........ 40
Aug 13-14 Tangier Island / Monticello ........................................... 275
Aug 13-17 EIvis / Tupelo & Memphis ............................................. 695
Aug 16-20 * Wisconsin/Racine & Milwaukee .............................. 775
Aug 20 * Carnwinds Theme Park/Charlotte, NC .................... 90
Aug 20 D-Day Memorial / Virginia Dare Lunch Cruise ........ 100
Aug 21-23 Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA ..................... 275
Aug 22-26 Hall of Fame / Sports & Music ..................................... 750
Aug 26-28 * Patriot Tour/Annapolis & Washington, D.C ......... 325
Aug 27-28 Great Smoky Mountain Railroad / Cherokee ............ 350
Sep 3 North Carolina Zoo / Ashcboro, NC .............................. 55
Sep 4-6 Sands Casiho & Resort / Bethlehem, PA ..................... 275
Scp 6-9 * Mystery Tour... We're Still Not Telling .................. 625
Sep 10 * "Battle at Bristol" / Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee ...... 45
Sop I 1-15 Vermont / Trapp Family Lodge ................................ 1,175
Sep ! 1-17 Branson, MO / America's Music Show Capital ..... 1,150
Sep 11-17 Niagara Falls/Montreal & Quebec ......................... 1,150
Sep 12 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Sep 15-17 * "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ......................................... 495
Scp 15-18 * Myrtle Beach, SC / Beach Music Weekend ............. 725
Scp 16-17 Baseball / Atlanta Braves ............................................... 260
Sep 16-18 * Washington, D.C. / Our Nation's Capital ................ 395
Sep 19-24 * Agawa Canyon Canadian Train / Saul( Ste Marie.975
Sep 19-30 Nova Scotia & New England in the Fall .................. 1,850
Sep 22-25 * Long Island, NY / Hamptons ..................................... 675
Scp 23-24 * Tygart Flyer / American Mtn. Theatre/Elkins, WV...325
Sep 25-Oct I New England in the Fall ............................................. 1,125
Sep 29-Oct 2 National Quartet Convention / Pigeon Forge, TN .....595
Sep 30-Oct 2 Neptune Festival / Virginia Beach, VA ........................ 495
Oct I Brushy Mountain Apple Festival / Wilkesboro, NC....45
Oct 2-5 * Atlantic City / Resorts Casino & Hotel .................... 350
Oct 2-8 Branson, MO / America's Music Show Capital ..... 1,150
Oct 2-8 New England in the Fall ............................................. !,!25
Oct 4-19 * Hawaiian Island / Four Island Tour ..................... 4,595
Oct 4&5 Cass Railroad / Cass, ~vW ................................................ 90
Oct 7-8 "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ............................................. 325
Oct 7-9 * Ohio Amish Country ................................................... 450
Oct 8 "TOOT" / Taste of Our Town ......................................... 75
Oct 8-24 The Great Southwest / California / Motorcoac.h .... 2,625
Oct 9-13 * Niagara Falls / Toronto / Canada .............................. 775
Oct 12 Shatley Springs Inn / Fresco Paintings / Lunch ........... 60
Oct 15 Billy Graham Library / Stowe Botanical Gardens ...... 60
Oct 15-16 * New River Amtrak Fall Excursion ............................ 425
Oct 17&25 Andy G riffith's Mayberry/Mt Ai ry, NC ..................... 65
Oct 21-23 * Nashville, TN / Music City USA ................................ 495
Oct 22 Carolina Balloon Fest / Statesville, NC .......................... 60
Oct 24 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Nov 4-6 * Sunshine Tours Family Reunion ............................... 525
Nov 7 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Nov 10&12 * Southern Christmas Show / Charlotte, NC ................ 60
Nov l I Southern Christmas Show / Charlotte, NC ................... 60
Nov 12 * Concord Mills / Bass Pro Shop / Concord, NC ......... 45
Nov 12-13 Reading & Lancaster, PA / Factory Outlets ......... ;.....195
Nov 13-15 * Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA .................. 275
Nov 15-20 Olde English Christmas /Omaha, NE ......................... 795
Nov 17-20 Biltmore House /Smoky Mountain Christmas .......... 695
Nov 17-21 * Chicago's Mile of Lights / Kentucky ......................... 775
Nov 19 Asheville Outlets / Asheville, NC ...... : ............................. 50
Nov 23-26 New York / Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ...... 1,295
Nov 30-Dec 4Charleston & Savannah / Christmastime ................... 925
Dec 1-5 * Niagara Falls / Festival of Lights ............................... 695
Dec 2-4 * Christmas at Myrtle Beach ........................................ 450
Dec 2-4 New York/.Radio City Christmas Spectacular ..... 1,095
Dec 2-4 Nashville Country Christmas / Opryland Hotel ........ 995
Dec 3 Biltmore House & Gardens / Christmas ....................... 95
Dee 4-5 Colonial Williamsburg / Grand Illumination ............. 295
Dee 4-10 Branson, MO / Ozark Christmas ............................. 1,150
Dec 5 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40
Dec 6 * Christmas Lights at Tanglewood Park / Han¢~ Mall......45
Dec 8 Christmas Lights at Tanglewood Park / Hanes Mall ......... 45
Dec 8-11 * Christmas at the Gait House / Louisville, KY ......... 695
Dec 9-I I Nashville Country Ch ristmas / Opryland Hotel .:......995
Dec 9-11 New York / Radio City Christmas Spectacular ..... 1,095
Dec 10 * Biltmore House & Gardens / Christmas .......... , ......... 95
Dec 10 Grove Park Inn / Gingerbread Competition .............. 100
Dec 26-31 * Florida/Christmas at Disney World ...................... 1,125
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and Triple (3 to a Room) Occupancy is Available at a Slightly Lower Per Person
Price. Single (1 to a Room) is also available at a Slightly Higher Per Person
Price.
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FOR AN~ REASON WHATSOEVER if you find it necessary to cancel your
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