This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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Nineteen years ago this week, McDowell High junior Isaiah Shirlen, member of the YMCA of WNC Corpening Memorial Junior Olympic team, had qualified to participate in the National Junior Olympic Track and Field competition in Eugene, Ore. He was the first junior Olympian from McDowell County to qualify for nationals. Shirlen qualified by winning several meets. He won the 3000m and the 1500m in a state qualifier held at UNCA. He was scheduled to compete in the nationals in Oregon on July 31, 2004. The son of Vaughn and Linda Shirlen of Pleasant Gardens, Isaiah was a member of the cross country, indoor track and outdoors track teams at McDowell High School.
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Pedro, a desert tortoise, checked out some of the kids in the Summer Reading Club, from left, Stephanie Thompson, 7; Sharon Johnson, 7; and Megan Moomaw, 5, at the McDowell County Public Library in Marion when the Catawba Science Center presented its “Creature Feature” program.
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Six-month-old Michael Tapaie enjoyed floating in the swimming area of Lake James State Park while his mother, Cristina Padreca of Hickory, gave a supporting hand and encouraging words.
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Emergency workers placed 5-year-old Vincent Harriman of Macedonia Church Road in a waiting helicopter for transport to Mission Hospital in Asheville. The youngster had been bitten by a snake. His mother Carmen said he was doing fairly well at Mission Hospital. The Vein Mountain area has a reputation with many local people as a snaky part of the county.
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RIGHT: The West Marion Hurricanes were the senior boys champions in the Cal Ripken League with a record of 18-0. Pictured were, front row, from left, Brandon Dockery, Ethen Revis, Josh Metcalf, Eli Miller, Kyle Russell, Jacob Morton and Jessie Garland; second row, from left, Heath Nanney, Scott Ricci, Frankie Hamrick, Johnny Wren and Caleb Harris; and third row, from left, Coaches Herb Nanney, Brian Gentry, John Wren and Johnny Russell.
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Four-year-old Michael Whitson of Nebo caught this 3-pound smallmouth bass. When asked where he caught it, he said “Right in the mouth!” Michael was the son of Michael and Michelle Whitson.
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During the week of July 15, 2004, McDowell News Publisher David Setzer, right, presented March of Dimes Division Director Barry Burleson with $832.50, which was part of the proceeds from the popular Cutest Baby in McDowell Contest. Setzer said he hoped the money would help fight birth defects. Hunter Lauren Wiseman was the Cutest Baby contest winner, receiving 363 of the 5,567 votes.
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During the week of July 15, 2004, in this season’s home and away stand against neighboring Forest City, the McDowell Mariners boys averaged 12 points each, took home 13 first-place ribbons and outscored their female swim team counterparts for the first time in recent memory. In this photo, Willie Wilkerson with the McDowell Mariners was on his way to scoring the highest points for boys against the Forest City Stingrays.
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The Glenwood Dodgers were the Junior Boys regular-season and tournament champions, finishing with a 10-0 record. Members of the team were, front row, left to right, Coach Larry Dixon, Tommy Ferguson, Josh Huskins, Nick Newton and Jennings Vess; back row, left to right, Coach Boo Huskins, Ethan Patrick, Larry Dixon, Chris Vaughn, Colby Lanney and Coach Johnny Johnson. Unavailable for photo was team member Justin Johnson.
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During the week of July 15, 2004, in this season’s home and away stand against neighboring Forest City, Rachael Whittemore scored the highest points overall for the McDowell Mariners in both Forest City meets.
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The Nebo Rebels were the Junior Boys regular-season runners-up with a 7-3 record. Team members were, front row, left to right, C.J. Arrowood, Tyler Lonon, Cory Hitt, Joe Tazioli and Caleb Davis; back row, left to right, Coach Gary McKinney, Anthony Ross, Shane Stacy, Tyler McKinney, Zak Thomas and Coach Keith Thomas. Unavailable for photo was team member John Chester.
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During the summer of 2004, these young people from McDowell County attended Summer 4-H Camp in Reidsville. They were, front row, left to right, Michael Massey, Jamie Schunke, Rachel Gibson, Ashley Massey, Susan Jones and Bobbie Bolden; and back row, left to right, Zachary Schunke, Angel Schunke, Carissa Royer, Sally Marie Schunke, Roger Ward and Jesse Ward. They were joined by campers from Person, Catawba, Mecklenburg, Union, Guilford and Davie counties.
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This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
