Good barbecue, tools and Miss Makita
What more could a man want?
CHRISTY FULLER Sentinel Writer

Photo by Christy Fuller From left to right: Keith Beaver, Miss Makita and Dennis Blakemore enjoy the fun festivities promoting Makita tools.

All over Cherokee County the news was heard, Miss Makita was arriving at Dickey's Supply in Murphy, NC. The lines were backed up in the parking lot eager to catch a glimpse of Miss Makita and to taste the juicy barbecue made by Herbert Nix.

The lovely Miss Makita is Jessica Hall who travels all around the country promoting Makita tools. She raffledoff many door prizes including a 50 ft. extension cord won by Shelba Adams; a 50 ft. water hose won by Jonathan Bates; a 3 piece rain suit won by Wayne Reagan; 2 Fat Max screwdrivers; another 50 ft. water hose won by Steven Gadreau; a 48" level won by Jerry Tipton; vise grips won by L. Franzen and Don Zimmerman; a smaller level was won by Jessica Benn; a Makita Pneumatic framing nailer was won by Boyd Luther; a Razor back shovel won by John Sandidjo and also a 185 mm circular saw was won by Robert Mashburn. She charmed the guests with her welcoming presence and with her autographed posters that she gave as gifts.

Photo by Christy Fuller The 260 pounds of barbecue was enjoyed by all of the guests and was a delicious lunch made by Herbert Nix.

At the end of the event, the guests were pleased with the exciting day of good barbecue, tools and Miss Makita, as well as the staff of Dickey's Supply. What more could a man want?

Dickey's Supply has all of your building needs on hand and is willing to work with you not only as your supplier but as your friend. So, the next project you findyourself stumbling through, come down to Dickey's Supply in Murphy and bring your questions and needs to your friendly building experts!

We hope to see you next year at the famous event of Miss Makita Day.

Photo by Christy Fuller The door prizes went quickly as Miss Makita raffled off such items as extension cords, screwdrivers, waterhoses, levels and a folding wood bench! Left: Miss Makita autographed posters for the guests at Dickey's Supply.