From Donny Toller (Acting LMCC Executive Director)
(Thanks to Linz Valley Peppey Products Distributors, LLC)
Due to the circumstances of our sad and troublesome summer it’s been a while since our last email newsletter. I’m sure you all have been aware of the turmoil and stresses placed upon us. I want to thank all of you who have supported us throughout this most difficult period. Every one of you should understand that we are here to support our entire community in the ways we always have but due to the nature of our situation there have been many changes made.
First it needs to be said that LMCC is here for all of us but we also need to say that we failed to stay together in light of our differences between those who are in favor of Mountaintop Removal and those opposed to it. For years as you all know we struggled to hold on as a community center with these differing points of view and hoped we could still come together and share but in the end the forces which pulled and provoked proved to be just too much. Mostly people on both sides really wanted to work together but it has to be said there were some bad apples that made this close to impossible. It isn’t so simple as to say “those of opposed to Mountaintop Removal” or “those of us for Mountaintop Removal” but in general those not opposed have begun their own community center near 3 Forks. Currently they are sharing space with Heritage Baptist and will have many of the same great services we have here, including After School and a Clinic. For a while they will be sharing our gym for basketball and for other things as well. Like I said this is still a great community and there is still lots of goodwill between us!
Basketball: Speaking of basketball both the Junior Miner boys and girls team did a terrific job in summer in league play and especially in the annual Linz Valley Southern Mountain District 2-AA Summer Basketball Shootout Tournament. You know (ahem) we don’t like braggin’ on our basketball teams but if you want to know how we did just take a peek at the trophy case. Special shout-outs to girls team Captain Mysty Rader and their Coach, Connie “Hawk” Hawkins and to boys team Captain Doug Sneigle and our new boys coach “Heb Brunner” of Burton Lumber! Also thanks to all the great and supportive parents and volunteers- we are basketball blessed!
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Here are just a few of the many activities available this month at LMCC. To really stay up to date- check our new blog and be sure to look us up on facebook!
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Crazy Quilters
Jan tells us the “bee” theme for October and November is “Autumnal Glow” so bring in all those fall color fabric swatches and join us for our community crazy quilt, quilting bee every Tuesday night from 6:00pm- 9:00pm. Cost is $5.00 with snacks provided and quilt will be auctioned for charity. This is in our Arts and Crafts Shoppe (used to be rm. 3B)
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Media Center
You are welcome to use the computers and printer, remember the computer next to the sliding door has an internet connection. Michelle Toomey is our media expert and much thansls to her for posting information on both our blog and Facebook for us. In October she will have a class every Monday from 7:00pm- 8:30 about getting started on Facebook.
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Mountain Teens
On Friday the 19th Don’t miss our “6th Annual Allnighter” that’s right- we’ll have snacks, special activities, live music with a performance by Dale “Son” Yarborough formerly of the Stoner Creek Boys and a barnyard scavenger hunt- it all goes til 6am! Bring your sleeping bag if you want. For more information see Joannie.
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Clinic News
We are offering free flu shots on Sunday the 21st. We are offering baby nutrition classes every Saturday from 11am – 12pm.
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Our thoughts go out to…
Mary and Davey Welch and 25 great years together and Linsey Boone off to an exciting college experience in the big world!
