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LINCOLN
TIMES-NEWS
P.O. Box 40
119 W. Water Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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RECENT
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Recent Social - June 2002
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Family’s smart planting yields conservation award
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Sow Simple
June 7, 2002 - Amy Blanton, a nurse, never planned to bale hay and drive a combine but since 1998 she has been doing
just that. She and husband John have done it so well, that they’ve been named Lincoln County’s Soil and Water Conservation Farm Family of the Year.
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John and Amy Blanton (above) are this year's county Soil and Water Conservation Farm Family of the Year. Amy Blanton's sons Will Land, 9,
and Kyle Land, 6, are learning the agriculture business. Below is the entrance to John Blanton's parents' Andy Logan Road farm and home. John and Amy Blanton farm here in addition to their
own land on Owls Den Road.
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Retired agent’s 4H roots run deep
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After a career of helping youngsters grow:
June 7, 2002 - Carolyn Goodwin is a life-long 4H-er.
And though she’s vacated her county Extension Service office, her devotion to the organization continues.”
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Carolyn Goodwin shows off her vegetable garden behind her Vale home. The retired Extension agent is spending a lot time outside since
leaving the position she held for 26 years.
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Debutante party
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June 12, 2002 - The Cherryville and Lincolnton Debutantes were honored with a Tropical Paradise party on May 3, hosted by their parents and held at
Deerbrook Country Club in Shelby. Guests included debutantes from surrounding counties and their dates. Debutantes were Kelsey Barrett, West Lincoln High, daughter of Joy and Freddie Barrett; Lauren Brookins,
Lincolnton High, daughter of Sally and George Brookins; Maribeth Kiser, Lincolnton High, daughter of Carol and Tom Kiser; Megan Lawing, Lincolnton High, daughter of Beth and Mark Lawing; Melissa Messer, Lincolnton
High, daughter of Dr. Bernice Redmond. Debutantes from Cherryville High are Audra Abernathy, daughter of Kathy Tate and Randy Abernathy; Kathryn Bowen, daughter of Lynn and Steve Bowen; Amanda Harrelson, daughter of
Ann and Jim Harrelson; Kerri Hastings, daughter of Teresa and Calvin Hastings; Brooke Howell, daughter of Quay and Judy Howell; Laura Posten, daughter of Susan and Allen Posten; Audrey Ramseur, daughter of Cindy and
Joe Ramseur; Jessica Sipe, daughter of Sheila and David Sipe; Candace Stroupe, daughter of Renee and Bobby Stroupe; Kelly Woodard, daughter of Joyce and Jim Woodard; and Kelci Blume, daughter of Candy and Steve
Blume of Mint Hill.
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Hammers, nails, faith are teens’ camp tools
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June 14, 2002 - For months Bill McCoy has prayed a simple prayer, a request for a wheelchair ramp that
would allow his invalid wife to return home.
This week that prayer was answered.
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Symphony Sounds
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June 14, 2002 - The North Carolina Symphony's Eric McLellan (above) performs during Thursday's outdoor concert at Lincolnton's First
Baptist Church, which lasted for about an hour before a storm quickly disbursed the large crowd from their lawn chairs and picnics. At right, Burt and Bernice Rifas shade their eyes from the glare
of the sun before the storm erupted. The concert featured music from Euro-pean and American composers.
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Rector answers call to ministry at St. Luke’s Episcopal
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June 21, 2002 - The Rev. Jane Kempster’s ever-evolving career path has paved the way to
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Lincolnton.
The church’s new rector — known also as Mother Jane — took over the pulpit Sunday, June 9.
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Rev. Jane Kempster is the new rector at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Lincolnton. (Below) She sits on the front porch of her home
talking about her experiences while living in Israel.
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Barefoot explores the supernatural
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Haunted Hundred
June 21, 2002 - Blue blood, haunted hearths and spooky spectres fill the pages of Dan Barefoot’s latest work, “North Carolina’s Haunted Hundred.”
Barefoot’s three-volume, soft-cover set is a collection of legends and ghost stories gathered from the 100 counties of his home state.
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Local N.C. Symphony chapter receives honor
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Sweet sounds of success
June 21, 2002 - The Lincoln County Chapter of the North Carolina Symphony received the Banks Talley Cup, presented on June 6 at the Symphony’s annual
meeting in Raleigh.
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Three potato salads to serve at grilled feasts
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Color July 4th treats red, white, and blue
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June 28, 2002 - Desserts, just as much as other treats and confections, can take on a
patriotic air for special occasions.
Red, White and Blueberry Parfaits are a simple way to dress up your Independence Day feast.
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Red, White and Blueberry Parfaits are simple sweets to dress up your Independence Day feast.
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