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Spivey Steps Down As Mayor Community

(Ramseur) Unless youʼve take up residence
directly beneath a rock, the above headline
may be old news. But just in case you have,
(hey, at least they canʼt foreclose on your rock!)
on September 23rd long-time Ramseur Mayor
Hampton “Happy” Spivey stepped down from
his position, citing “personal reasons”. Although
this publication has taken a stand against
printing gossip, the fact cannot be ignored that
Spiveyʼs time as Mayor has included multiple
controversies having more to do with his
personality than his service to the town.
“You either love him or hate him” - that
was the first statement I heard about Happy
when I began covering Ramseur. And itʼs a
statement that has rung true in the different
circles in our area. Thankfully though, the
townʼs reaction process has been much
smoother than some of the conversations one
may have had with the outspoken former
mayor. “Happy has done a great job as mayor
and as a town we are thanking him for all of his
Shaw will now dive into more day to
years of service.” Town Administrator Kevin
Franklin said, “There was far less upheaval
than people probably imagine. The board was
quick and like-minded in their decisions
following the resignation.” A fact which shows
how serious these public servants are about
w h a t ʼ s b e s t f o r R a m s e u r. 1 5 - y e a r
commissioner and
Mayor Pro-Tem
Danny Shaw was
appointed to the
vacant seat in the
October 4th town
meeting. Having
Shaw take over
seems to be a
natural choice,
considering his
long tenure of
service; as well as
his previous
aspirations for this very position. In Shawʼs
place, the board appointed former
commissioner Charles Lane, who did not seek
re-election at his last opportunity. The current
terms on both these positions will expire in
November of 2011. It is unknown whether
either will seek re-election at that time.
October 28 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. –
day activities such as the current NC-STEP
program and the town leadership is extremely
confident he will slide into his new position with
relative easy and success. Spivey was unable
to be reached for further comment.
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Calendar
October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
– “A Day on Main Street”
(Ramseur Fall Festival)
October 16 All Day @ Eastern
Randolph HS – “The Wildcat Classic”
Band Competition (see page 2 for more)
October 18 & 25 (Mondays) at 7:00
p . m . – R a m s e u r Vo l u n t e e r F i r e
Department meeting at the Fire Station
October 19 (Tuesday) from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. – NC STEP community meeting at
Town Hall
October 21 (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. –
“Fall Leaves Fall” (Preschool Storytime)
October 23 & 24 (Sat/Sun) from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. (Sat) & 2 - 4 p.m. (Sun) –
Ramseur Community Museum open
October 28 (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. –
“The Scarecrowʼs Hat” (Preschool
Storytime)
Deep River Rail Trail Community
Meeting at Town Hall
October 30 (Saturday) from 5:00 to
8:00 p.m. – “Halloween in Ramseur” in
downtown Ramseur
October 30 (Saturday) from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. – Halloween Open House at
the Fire Station

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“WHOA WHOA! WE NEED MORE
DYNAMIC CONTRAST! LETʼS DO
IT AGAIN” - At that, a field full of
ERHS Marching Band Tunes Up For The Return Of
The Wildcat Classic On Saturday October 16th
practice running around the field to each section, making sure they
knew where to be and what to play. SERMS band teacher Emily
Scotton backed Mr. C up while first year Drum Major Jordan Mower
dressed down and sweaty high threw himself into keeping the band on pace and on beat while
schoolers scrambled back to invisible preparing to execute a show they call ”The Golden Age”.
spots on the grass. I had finally But as this energetic group of young musicians prepare for
reached the practice field where the great challenge that lies ahead - one resounding quality may
Eastern Randolphʼs marching band give them what they need to triumph. “We are just one big family”
was in full-force practice mode under one student added; a thought that was echoed by many as the
the command of their Director Josh afternoon progressed. “We all are close, even away from our
Cvijanovic. Over the next hour these instruments. Weʼre going to have fun no matter what.” The most
committed teen musicians exerted a type of hustle that any football excitement I felt was from a young lady who wasnʼt even out on the
coach would appreciate in his own padded warriors. But these field. “I wasnʼt able to be in band this semester - but I am totally
athletes have been hitting the notes more than each other in going to be out there next semester. I canʼt wait!” Itʼs that type of
preparation to host the triumphant return of The Wildcat Classic on enthusiasm that has radiated from Cvijanovic all the way down to
October 16th. Originally established in 1994, this will be the first even the newest freshman. Itʼs an enthusiasm that they will need on
year ER will put on this gathering since it got rained out close to a the 16th as they put on The Wildcat Classic once again. I would
decade ago. wish them luck, but itʼs probably more appropriate to end like they
Hosting this event has been a huge undertaking for the end each practice. So Wildcats - go “GET SOME” Saturday!
Wildcat band. Not only are they performing, but each member has Interested in finding out more about the Wildcat Bands? 
his or her own responsibilities in running the dayʼs operations. Please visit us online at www.easternrandolphband.org.
“Weʼve already sold ads, stocked the concession stands, and made
things to sell for fundraisers...”, they rattled off to me during a break,
**The Wildcats would love to get YOU, the community, involved
“and weʼll have to man the gates, escort bands around, and all
in this event and see whatʼs going on with the ER Band - so the
kinds of stuff before we get to go on.” In fact, they will be the last
Band Boosters are offering $1 off your admission ticket
band performing that day - so their endurance will be tested.
when you present a copy of this article at the gate on 10/16/10!
“Weʼve been working them hard” Cvijanovic told me from
atop his perch overlooking the field of Marching Wildcats. “We went
for 2 weeks straight this summer at camp and then have 3-hour
rehearsals twice a week.” They also have been competing in other
competitions this year, winning the Randolph County Invitational
and just recently grabbing a slew of 1st Place awards including
Colorguard, Music Performance, and Visual Performance at
Southeast Guilford - most impressively winning Grand Champion for
both Classes 1A and 2A. But the students are the only ones working
hard. “Shout out to the parents!” Cvijanovic said. “Theyʼve been
HUGE. We couldnʼt pull this off without them! “Mr. C” (as they
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 Ramseur Ready for 22nd “Day on Main Street”
Another sign of the Autumn season is the return of all those great seasonal festivals.
Ramseurʼs downtown comes alive again on the 3rd Saturday of October every year
for the Fall Festival - dubbed “A Day on Main Street”. This 22-year tradition has
seen its up and downs - but continues to be an attraction that the whole community
looks forward to each year. The vendors line the downtown area with all kinds of
knicks, knacks, and snacks for you to enjoy. This year will be no different with
booths for local and original art, photography, scrapbooking, silk flower
arrangements, purses, jewelry, tote bags, Christmas items, scented candles,
personalized poems, pottery, glass art, hand-woven baskets, woodcrafts, stained
glass, quilts, birdhouses...and more! All that shopping could make a family hungry!
Thatʼs why the ever-popular Eastern Randolph Booster Club will be there in full
force serving Lexington Style BBQ. There will also be hot dogs, burgers, fish, McCrary Chapel’s “Men of Faith” sing at noon
chicken, roasted corn, fries - pretty much anything you can put on a grill! Plus sweet
treats like funnel cakes, cotton candy, homemade cakes and pies, nuts, cookies,
candy, and more!
Providing the musical soundtrack for the “Day on Main Street” is a great line
up of bands playing from the main stage. The Quick Silver Cloggers will start off at
11 a.m., followed by McCrary Chapel “Men of Faith” at noon. Finally, the highly-
anticipated main act - Dockside - will take the stage from 2 until 4:30 in the
afternoon. Although The Ramseur Review wonʼt have itʼs own booth this year - we
will be around taking picture for next monthʼs issue. Maybe weʼll catch you tapping
your feet or stuffing your face on Main Street! See you out there!
The Dockside Band will take stage at 2 p.m.
What’s New With The NC-STEP Program?
The NC-STEP program continues to move forward this month. On 10/12 the
team held a breakfast meeting at the Ramseur Fire Station. The breakfast
was sponsored by Randolph Community College and Dr. Bob Shackleford,
RCC President, was on hand to both learn more about NC STEP and to
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and we need at least one more person to meet that minimum level of
commitment. The workshop will be held in Windsor in Bertie County, so it will
involve an overnight stay on Wednesday and a late return home on
Thursday evening. If you have specific questions or would like to join us,
please let me know as soon as possible since the registration deadline is
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EASTERN RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY ASKS
FOR COMMUNITY’S HELP TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS
Eastern Randolph High School needs $2,000.00 for itʼs library to provide students Ramseur Police Dept.
and teachers with the resources they need for reading, research, and curriculum Monthly Activity report
supplements. “There simply is not enough money in the budget to fill our library with September 2010
the books our students and teachers need,” said Jane Doe, the schoolʼs lead
librarian. “The library plays a critical role in increasing literacy and test scores among Citations: 51 DWI: 1
students, as well as contributing to a lifelong joy of reading.” Traffic Offenses: 58 Warrants Served: 2
The library is now looking to parents, community members, and businesses Warnings: 28 On Sigh Arrest: 5
for help in raising the needed funds. They are participating in a new online Parking Tickets: 0 Warrants Taken Out: 4
fundraising program called Funds4Books, sponsored by Mackin Educational Traffic Accidents: 5 Warrants Served: 1
Resources, a school library and classroom vendor with 26 years of experience. For Criminal Calls: 31 Total Arrest: 12
every $25 donated, the library can purchase a new book that is ready to be shelved Susp. People: 18 Homicide: 0
and checked out. Most important, 100% of every donation goes to the library.
Susp. Vehicles: 20 Sexual Assault: 0
To participated, donors go to www.funds4books.com and log in to ERʼs
Doors/Wind Open: 6 Assault: 3
personal page with the code 7a25. For those without a computer or credit card, the
library will accept “Fund4Books” checks. You may donate online October 1st until Alarm Calls: 14 Burglary: 1
December 10th and anytime to ERHS, 390 Eastern Randolph Rd., Ramseur, NC Domestic Calls: 15 Arson: 0
27316. Donations are tax deductible. Out of Twn Asst: 11 Fraud: 3
Mackin Educational Resources, located in Burnsville, MN, created the new Asst Med Rescue: 3 Larcey:10
Funds4Books program in response to nationwide school budget cuts and a struggling Animal Calls: 25 Prop. Damage: 3
economy. Mackin works with librarians to analyze their inventory and determine what Misc Calls: 44 Drug Violations: 3
additional books should be purchased to effectively meet the unique needs of the
schoolʼs students and faculty. “If everyone gives a little, we can reach our goal of
$2,000,” said Ms. Mohnson-Mills. “I canʼt wait to see all those smiling faces when the
new books arrive!”

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News
‘Bikers For Boobs’ a Mamm-oth Success
September 25th at Coxʼs Harley Davidson in Asheboro there received to carry this event to the end has to be impressive even if
was an event like no other that I had the pleasure of attending and you did not have the chance to attend.
photographing. Fay Morgan, Joy Hicks and Robbie Cox held the
1st annual Bikers for Boobs Cancer Ride. To hear Fay talk about
this event for months I thought I knew what to expect. Needless to
say as the day unfolded I had no other word to say but “WOW.” To
see bike after bike roll into the parking lot from before 8 AM until
after 3 PM was impressive to say the least. There were well over
600 bikes there by the end of the day. During the day I
photographed men and women wearing pink shirts, men with pink
beards, vendors, hard working people setting up, volunteers, kids
jumping in bounce house, Rhythm Masters Cloggers, Troupe
Bellysima belly dancers, Harley Davidson Pink Line fashion shows,
50/50 tickets, silent auction, survivors posing by the pink Cadillac
convertible, and a custom Harley Davidson bike that was being
given away and survivors signing and posing by Kayla the Fire Whether you are a rider or not this event was for everyone and was
Truck. Thatʼs just the short list for the day. to bring the community together to raise money for an important
cause. Proceeds are going to “The Randolph Cancer Center
Patient Assistance/Mammogram Fund”. This will go to fund
mammograms for women who cannot afford them at Randolph
Hospital. Fay and Joy are both survivors of cancer and to have the
pleasure of meeting Fay and being able to capture the day for her
was an honor. Fay is one of the most incredible, strong willed and
positive people I have had the pleasure to meet. I was honored to
have been a part of this event and canʼt wait till next year to do it all
over again on September 24th 2011.

Story and Photos by

There was also a concert provided by Wolf 93.1 staring Sunny Sandy Woosley
Sweeney and her band. There were so many incredible things that (*Hilarious headline
happened through out the day itʼs hard to pick a favorite. I will say by your editor*)
that to have a dream, dreamt up by two ladies is one thing, but to
see how successful the day was, how emotional, and to see that so
many people can come together for a cause, an important cause,
the reality of the dream was breath taking. The support that they

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Local Shelter & Girl Scouts Say:
“Party With The Animals”
Randolph County Animal Shelter is having a party, and all local
residents are invited. The second annual Fall Fling will be on
October 9, from 10am until 2pm, at the shelter. Driving directions
can be found at www.rcaspets.org. Guests are invited to meet and
play with adoptable pets and enjoy a brief show by our miniature
horse, Stargazer. Local photography will be available for purchase
as well as designer dog accessories. Everhart Farms of Asheboro
will be on site offering local produce, pumpkins and more. Come
hungry and enjoy a hot dog, snow cone or cupcake, with a portion
of your purchase benefiting the shelterʼs adoptable animals. The
Girl Scouts of Troop 40680 have worked with shelter staff to make
this event a success. Girl scouts will be on hand to assist potential
adopters, and toys made by the scouts will be part of adoption
goody bags. The Randolph County Animal Shelter is a county run
"I'm sure they knew they hit something," Mitchell said of the
shelter that serves Asheboro and the surrounding towns and rural
areas. The shelter offers animals for adoption weekly from 9am to
4pm. The adoption fee is $15, cash. All adopters are required to
have their pet spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption. A
current list of available pets can be seen at www.rcaspets.org.The
animal shelter is located at 1370 County Land Road, Randleman,
NC, 27317.
QuitSmart Classes Start Again
As a Tobacco-Free facility, Randolph Hospital is pleased to once
again bring QuitSmart, the Smoking Cessation Program, to area
residents who wish to gain freedom from the three chains that bind
you to cigarettes and tobacco-products: physical addiction, habit
and emotional dependence. This three part series will be held on
Tuesday, October 5, 19 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Randolph Hospital. 
The classes will be held in the conference room of the Home Health
Building located at 341 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro (across from
the main hospital campus). During the classes, participants will
learn several proven techniques to ease off nicotine, as well as
decide if they need medication and ultimately break the habit of
smoking. QuitSmart is a proven series and the success rate for this
program is twice that of other methods.   Why is QuitSmart so
successful? Most smokers try to quit cold turkey using willpower
alone to stop. To overcome physical withdrawal symptoms, the
QuitSmart System has smokers quit "warm chicken." Nicotine
addiction is reduced gradually by switching each week to cigarettes
at 40 to 50 percent less nicotine. After two weeks, with much of the
nicotine out of the body, the smoker will be able to quit much easier. 
To overcome psychological dependence on cigarettes, QuitSmart
teaches positive thinking (similar to reinforcement strategies used
by successful athletes), decision-firming techniques and hypnosis.
The classes are free and
funded through a grant from
the Randolph Hospital
Community Health
Foundation. For more
information or to register, please call (336) 629-8836.
THE RAMSEUR REVIEW - OCTOBER 2010
Liberty Bicyclist Death Now Being
Called ‘Hit And Run’ - Officers Investigate
Friends of a slain cyclist want a killer to come forward. State troopers
say a driver fatally hit 48-year-old Michael Pellegrino and took off. It
happened on Highway 421 between Old Liberty Road and Troy Estates
Road. Someone spotted the body recently at 7:30 on a Sunday
morning, but investigators don't know exactly when the crash happened.
Pellegrino's roommates said he often took long cycling trips - more than
once to New Jersey, and last month to Knoxville, Tennessee. Brian
Marcum last saw his friend when he headed for the beach from their
Stokedale home. “He wanted to go because he had never seen the
North Carolina coast”, said Marcum. Trooper Matthew Mitchell said
someone struck Pellegrino from behind. Mitchell is not sure whether
Pellegrino was riding or walking his bike on Highway 421.
driver. "Obvioiusly it wasn't a deer. I mean for some reason they kept
driving." Investigators recovered pieces of broken headlight glass at the
scene. They're using that to try to identify the vehicle that struck
Pellegrino. Trooper Mitchell also noted there were no skidmarks. He
said that means the driver did not brake before or after the crash.
Mitchell said it appears the driver gradually veered onto the shoulder
and struck Pellegrino. His roommates hope someone will come forward
with information. "He was too good of a guy to die that way," said
Marcum. If you have any information about the crash, you can contact
the highway patrol at 334-5500.
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“The stories, opinions, and views that make us who we are”
Community Life
A Conservative Game Plan for November
by Brett Walden
The 2010 Midterm elections are probably the most
important set of midterms Iʼve seen in my 25 years of life. The
political landscape is positive, as the Republicans are poised
to take back the House of Representatives, and come close to
taking back the Senate, or at the very least get close to even.
There are several significant and interesting races all over the
Remember, as you go to the polls, what has happed in
country, and also in our very own state.
Iʼd like to break down the high profile national races,
then touch on more local elections. First, is the senate race in
Nevada that features the Senate Majority leader, Harry Reid
a n d Te a p a r t y c a n d i d a t e S h a r r o n A n g l e . The
realclearpolitics.com average is showing Angle up 0.6
percentage points, and election projection.com is also
showing a weak GOP gain for this seat. This is important
because if, Harry Reid is, in fact defeated, we will replace one
of the most liberal members in the United States Senate, with
a solid Conservative Republican, who opposes the disastrous
health care reform bill. Senator Reid was one of the most
staunch supporters of Obamacare and the stimulus package,
which was nothing more than 787 billions dollars in pork barrel
spending.
Brett Walden is the newest
contributor to The Ramseur
Review. Brett grew up in
central NC and loves writing
about sports and politics.
Thanks to Brett, The
Review is reaching new
audiences every month!
to upset Mr. Burr next month. Also, support Republican
Howard Coble in his house race too. Coble has represented
most of Randolph County for many years and has provided
the Conservative leadership in Washington, the sixth district of
North Carolina wants.
the last few years, since 2006, when the Democrats regained
the majority in both houses of congress; The worst economic
collapse since the Great Depression, in the fall of 2008; bank
bailouts, deficit spending, and massive job losses all over the
country. We need conservative leadership, now, more than
ever, so please, vote for the most conservative members in
each individual race next month, so we can get our country
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 AT THE WELL Recipe of the Month
by Doris Cox
an anonymous column “ROLLED BAKED CHICKEN”
(4 servings)
- 4 organic chicken breasts, boneless, salt &
At the center of the Village is a deep well of life-giving water where the townspeople meet. As they pepper to taste
draw water their voices blend in the culture, society and wisdom that they share. Each month meet - skinless (about 5 ounces) 4 ounces Fontina or
here at the well to hear those voices. Gruyere cheese
- 12 Peppadew peppers (jarred piquante peppers
It is true that we donʼt know what weʼve got till it is gone. Think of what you would not want
found in most grocery stores)
to find yourself without. It would not be material things, except for survival needs; food, water,
shelter. Granna has been such a blessing and a joy to our lives. We have taken her for granted,
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
though a part of us knows that she wonʼt be with us forever. Why then, did we wait until a medical
Butterfly chicken breasts to obtain one whole
event woke us up? Granna felt vague symptoms of unwellness. She has aged gracefully and is
piece of roughly the same thickness;
without the 15 drugs that most folks her age struggle with. She is active and strong. This day she
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
was taken to the emergency room, in spite of her fuss, just to be sure that her ʻindigestionʼ was not
something more. While there, the doctors gave her medications, ʻjust in caseʼ and a dose of insulin.
Cut cheese into small strips and lay them on each
They insisted that it was protocol along with the x-rays they took of her chest. $1,500 later, Granna
breast. Chop peppers and sprinkle on top of
was in insulin shock and had a reaction to those heart medications that were given, before the x-
cheese. Roll breasts tightly lengthwise. Wrap in
rays showed that she did not need it. We took a much more sickened Granna back home with a
aluminum foil, twisting the ends tight to keep
long recovery ahead for her.
juices inside. Place these rolls in oven and bake

for 30 minutes or until the center reaches 165
When back at home she asks, “Did anyone remember to feed my sourdough?” We look at
degrees.
one another. “Nothing is wrong with her memory!” someone says. “I sure hope it will be ok,” she
continues, while moving to the kitchen to do what we had not. Her life has meaning. Her sourdough
When done, remove the rolls from oven and let
needs her. “I have fed this sourdough since before you were born”, she tells me. Now she has my
rest before unwrapping and slicing. If using cold in
attention. “I feed it and it feeds you, me, and all who need to be fed.” I feel something within me
a salad, keep rolls in the foil till ready to use. They
that wants to be needed by sourdough and by a healthy, well-fed family. Nobody in the family knew
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what Granna knew about this. She had always produced the fresh bread and the waffles each
breakfast, from this very important unassuming glob that had lived as long as I.
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“Will you tell me how to care for it?” I ask, feeling the heaviness of a responsibility to feed
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and use this EVERY day until my great-grandchildren ask me about it. “Sure, itʼs not much trouble”
roasted tomatoes and mozzarella; olive tapenade
she says. This comment, coming from a woman who had her children born at home and who raised
and provolone cheese; roasted vegetables and
her own siblings after her mother took ill, was a little skewed. She went on talking, while I scribbled
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is tired from the trauma of her hospital trip and glad to be back home. She rests, while her well-fed
sourdough rests.

Morning comes, Granna feels better and takes the sourdough from the fridge top to make
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salt, Rumford baking powder with a tablespoon of melted butter. “Heat the waffle iron” she says
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disaster. Next time Granna feels sick, it just may take only her sourdough to make her feel better.
Mysteries of life are everywhere, if we only choose to see them.

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Dr. Clyde Allen Graham, Jr Claude Edgar Tucker

1921 - 2010 1949 - 2010
Dr. Clyde Allan Graham, Jr., 89, of 420 NC Hwy 22 N. , Ramseur, Claude Edgar "Eddie" Tucker, 60, of 2203 Dixon St., Ramseur,
died Friday, September 17, 2010 at his residence. died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Randolph Hospital
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 The Ramseur Review says Thank You!
OpEd: Looking Back At Our First Year In Publication
Itʼs official folks; one full year
o f c o v e r i n g R a m s e u r,
Franklinville, and Coleridge
has gone into the history
It has taken a bit longer than I
books. It was Fall Festival 09
when I began passing out
debut issues and getting the
word out that there was
finally a local paper back in town. I think I
heard the history of Ramseur publications
(from the old store to the Randolph Guide)
about 75 times before the day was out -
but I didnʼt mind. I could feel the
excitement from the people I spoke to.
“Finally, there was a place to go and find
We have also been unashamed to the Army. Mr. Lineberry was so grateful
out about things happening in our little
town.” “Finally, there was an affordable
place to advertise for local businesses!”
Not to say the excitement has
wavered, but each of the 12 issues that
followed that first edition have brought with
them many challenges, victories, and
frustrations. Not an issue went by without
changing and improving from the one
before. And each time I started to burn
out; I would receive an email, phone call,
or run into someone who would tell me
But even the criticisms have been
how much they appreciated something
they read in our paper. It was just enough
to keep the pathway lit for another month.
To Our Readers & Advertisers
Who Support Us Every Month!
THE RAMSEUR REVIEW - OCTOBER 2010
There have been some outstanding
memories brought to life in the pages of
this publication. In June we gave some
exposure to the coolest spot of the
summer, Dave & Lewʼs Ice Cream shop. I
had the honor of sitting down a few times
in the spring with local author and
journalistic legend Henry King. (Whose
visits taught me a lot about how to carry
myself as a journalist) Weʼve been heavily
involved with informing you about
important town happenings like the NC-
STEP program and other changes in local
civic life.
highlight how the Christian faith is alive
and working in our area through church
functions like First Christianʼs Singing Tree
and Parkʼs Crossroadʼs “4 B.C.” trail. I
personally have been straight forward in
my beliefs and opinions, a stance that has
been both encouraged and attacked. Iʼve
had many of you tell me how a column or
thought in the paper has spoke to you in a
spiritual way. Those things outweigh the
few criticisms that have come in contrast.
a blessing - because that is what I desire
for this paper. To have the community
engage in public discourse and keep the
folks of Ramseur, Franklinville, and
Coleridge informed and enlightened about
the people and places around them.
anticipated; but I am excited about the
people that are contributing and getting
involved with who we are as a paper. I am
hoping that ʻVolume 2ʼ will bring The
Ramseur Review to new heights. Iʼll end
now with a conversation that has stuck
with me all year. I was delivering in late
2009 when I ran into Joseph Lineberry Sr.
- I had just included the story of his son
Joseph Lineberry Jr. being promoted in
that a newspaper had taken the time to tell
the story of what his son has achieved. I
told myself later that THAT conversation
was the best explanation for why The
Ramseur Review exists. People need to
hear about these things. Someone has to
bring it to life. We look forward to being
the ones that do that for another year and
many more to come.
Ben Suggs is the Editor
of the Ramseur Review
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