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Ross, folklorist, will be the guest lecturer for a program called, “The Func-
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Islam series during Lent
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit will be hosting a special
Rice finishes career
series on Islam every Wednesday during Lent. The discussions will be
led by Dr. Kathy Meacham, chair of the department of religion and
philosophy at Mars Hill College. The series will begin March 4. The
program will start at 6 pm with a simple supper. Everyone is invited.
Those planning to attend the supper, call the office at 689-2517. The
church is located on Boone Camp Road.
with state title
Rabies clinic
By Matt Tate
Given the number of victories
The Friends of Madison County Animals will hold a rabies clinic from 10
North Buncombe senior Justin Rice
am to 1 pm on March 21 at Tractor Supply Company on Monticello Road
has racked up during his career,
in Weaverville. Rabies vaccinations will be available for $6, Dog DHLPP
it’s fitting that his last is the most
for $15, bordetella for $15 and feline distember/leukemia combo for $20.
special.
All cats must be in crates and dogs on leashes. For multiple animals
Rice captured his first state title
or animals with special needs, arrangements can be made. Bring current
Saturday (Feb. 21) in the North
rabies certificate to receive three-year vaccination. For more information,
Carolina High School Athletic
call 828-649-9798.
Association Class 3-A Wrestling
Championships at Lawrence Joel
Coliseum in Winston-Salem.
Weaverville Tribune
Rice, competing in the 145-pound
class, outlasted Trinity’s Nick Vetell
by the score of 4-2 in the final.
“I got a reversal on [Vetell] in the
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third period and he stalled out and
I got the stall call,” Rice said.
Rice became North Buncombe’s
first state championship wrestler in
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in Buncombe County The victory was especially sweet
for Rice. Last year, an illness led to
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outside Buncombe County
tournament. That loss snapped his
Western North Carolina-best win-
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ning streak of 43 matches.
“I’m just thanking God right
for one-year subscription
now,” he said. “I’m still in shock. It’s
the best feeling.”
Rice (48-1) won 107 matches
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ered the past two seasons for the Black-
Hawks. He said he wants to wrestle
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