Mars Hill MHC to offer its first graduate degree Tis summer will mark a turning


point for Mars Hill College and its students, as it leaves behind its status as a baccalaureate institution and offers its first graduate degree: the Master of Education. Applications are available now for


students in the first group of graduate students, for whom classes will begin in May. Prospective students are recent education graduates who hold a teaching license or practicing teachers who wish to add the master’s degree to their credentials. “Tis is a logical step for an


institution of our size to take,” said Executive Vice President John Wells. “For quite some time, we have been receiving requests from both


students and alumni to explore this direction, and we’re trying to respond to those needs.” Wells said the program also comes


in response to the ongoing partnership that Mars Hill College enjoys with the local public school systems in the counties around the college. “Te partnership between Mars Hill College and the surrounding area is quite frankly one of the best things we do,” Wells said. “In particular, meeting the needs of our nearby public school districts and public school teachers is very important to us, and this master’s program is just another point of connection in that partnership tradition.” Te graduate program will be


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First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville PCA


30 Alabama Avenue - Weaverville 828-645-7344


Sunday School ~ 9:45 am Worship Service ~ 11:00 am


Wednesday Prayer meeting/ Bible study ~ 6:30 pm


REV. SKIP GILLIKIN www.fpcweaverville.org


Locust Grove Baptist Church


305 Locust Grove Rd. Weaverville 828-645-4977


9:50 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm Evening Worship


Sunday Pastor:


7:00 pm Prayer & Bible Study Youth Worship Service


Wednesday Ben Whitmire locustgrovebaptist.com


Church of the Redeemer Traditional Episcopal


1201 Riverside Drive, Woodfin, NC 28804 A warm, historical, welcoming, inclusive, family oriented church


Holy Eucharist Sunday • 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. www.church-of-the-redeemer-episcopal.org


828-253-3588


Christ UMC 81 Garrison Br. Rd. #2 Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-5785 www.cumcweaverville.org Worship 11:00 AM Pastor Naomi King


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Lutheran Church 51 Wilburn Place ~ Asheville


828-252-1795


www.emmanuellutheran.info 8:30 am & 11:00 am


Praise and Worship: 11:00 am (Gym)


administered through the adult education program, formerly known as ACCESS (Accelerated Credit/ Continuing Education/Summer School). In concert with the opening of the graduate program, the ACCESS program will change its name to Mars Hill College Adult and Graduate Studies, effective Feb. 1. According to Marie Nicholson,


dean of MHC Adult and Graduate Studies, the name change will better represent the expanded offerings of the program. “For the past decade we have operated under the name of ACCESS, and it has served us well,” she said. “Tis name change will reflect our new role and incorporate our graduate students into the adult


student body.” Traditionally, education has been


one of Mars Hill College’s most popular majors. Among traditional- age students, education majors (including elementary, middle-grades, English-as-a-second-language and special education) form the second largest major group at the college. By contrast, nearly half of Mars Hill’s adult students are pursuing education majors at some level. According to Dr. Tom Destino,


Mars Hill College professor of education, and chair of the Division of Education and Physical Education, the master’s program at Mars Hill has a concentration in elementary (K-6) education and consists of 36


required credit hours (12, three-hour courses). A unique aspect of the Mars Hill master’s program is an optional seminar for those students who wish to prepare for National Board licensure. Destino sees the new graduate


program as a way to elevate the profile of Mars Hill College, as well as its graduates. “Tis program will provide undergraduate education majors a direct pipeline to graduate education leading to a significantly higher starting salary as a teacher. Tis is especially important in this difficult economy as some students may see the benefits of completing the advanced degree as they wait for the economy to recover and for more teaching jobs to open,” he said.


Special event for single mothers Te Water Lily Organic Salon in


North Asheville is celebrating Val- entine’s Day by indulging single moms who need a special treat to free haircuts and styling, mini-fa- cials, waxing, new outfits and some much needed inspiration. Owner Alissa Neill created this


event. Te Water Lily will part- ner with Chrysalis Consignments in Woodfin to provide the moms with new outfits to wear for work or job hunting. Sheila King, owner of Chrysalis, is a strong believer in the power of women helping other women. Her mother, Celia Biers, is creating jewelry to accessorize each woman’s outfit. On Monday (Feb. 14), Te Wa-


ter Lily will present a special guest speaker, Marcie McGrath, aka: “Te Balloon Fairy.” McGrath, a single


Where We Worship Church Directory


Salem United


Methodist Church 9 Salem Church Rd. Weaverville ~ 828.645.6014 Pastor - Rev. Darrel Bowles


Worship Hours: Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday


Evening 6:30 PM (Prayer and Bible Study)


Celebration Baptist Church 2 Boyds Chapel Road, Weaverville


Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:30


Wednesday Prayer/ Bible Study 6:30


Pastor: Rev. Dolph Robinson


mom herself, will share her success story of how she, as a single mom, created a thriving business while taking care of her two children. Te Water Lily Organic Salon, located at 7 Beaverdam Road, fo-


cuses on natural beauty, providing sulfate- and paraben-free products for hair color and perms as well as facials.


Tis special to the Tribune.


Survey polls favorite romantic meal ideas


Tis time of year, fine dining expe-


riences are among the favorite ways to “show the love,” and Te Fresh Market offers unique options to help create those romantic experiences at home. Nearly 2,000 of the specialty grocery retailer’s customers recently completed an online survey, covering everything from their go-to romantic foods and preferred gifts to experiential questions detailing how they like to enjoy Valentine’s meals. Respondents were 89 percent female. Among the findings: • Thirty-six percent of participants


prefer to prepare their romantic meal at home over ordering takeout, having a picnic or planning other dining excur- sions. And to keep things intimate, over 50 percent of respondents plan to serve their in-home fare at a candlelit table for two. • Twenty-three percent of respon-


dents indicated that chocolate covered strawberries are their favorite romantic food. • The romantic food receiving the


second-highest number of votes - com- ing in at 14 percent - was lobster. • An overwhelming 68 percent of


shoppers indicated that they would pre- fer to receive fresh flowers over candy from their Valentine. • With Valentine’s Day on a Monday


this year, it is no surprise that 22 per- cent said that they will eat their roman-


tic meal at the table with the kids and nearly 15 percent in front of the TV. Te Fresh Market, locally located on


Merrimon Avenue near Beaver Lake in Asheville, will have specials this week on romantic dining options.


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When I am away from you


I am still with you When my eyes are closed I still see you When I am aware I still dream of you When I feel I have everything


I still need you And no matter what I will always love you


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